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Lancashire women urged to get pretty muddy Lancashire women are being urged to fight dirty when it comes to conquering cancer - by signing up now for an exciting new event from Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life

reston has been chosen to host the only Race for Life Pretty Muddy event taking place in the county this summer.

Pretty Muddy is a women-only, non-competitive 5k obstacle course – with added mud. It will take place for the first time in the city at Preston’s Moor Park on Saturday, July 18. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life family of events also includes the 5k and 10k courses, which thousands of women will take on at the same venue on Sunday, May 24 to raise money for life-saving research. It’s the perfect challenge for those looking to shake off the January blues and commit to get more active in 2015. Every hour, more than four people are diagnosed with cancer in North West. And that’s why Cancer Research UK is calling on Lancashire women to fight back against this devastating disease by choosing their challenge - Pretty Muddy, 5k or 10k - and signing up now. Laura Taylor, Cancer Research UK’s North West Event Manager, said: ‘We’re so excited about launching Race for Life Pretty Muddy in Preston. The event is taking place in the city for the first time and we’re calling on local ladies to sign up now. We’ve no doubt that they’ve got the fighting spirit to get down and dirty in the bid to beat cancer sooner. Pretty Muddy promises all the fun and camaraderie of our much loved 5k and 10k events – just with an extra serving of mud. Race for Life events are not competitive. They are not about being fit or fast. Women can complete the Pretty Muddy course at their own pace, climbing, jumping, walking and laughing their way around. It’s about an army of women coming together in the fight against cancer. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get the New Year off to good start, this is the time to commit to Race for Life. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know that Preston ladies are up for the challenge.’ Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raises millions of pounds every year to help beat 200 different types of cancer. Money raised through Race for Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists

to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across the Lancashire. Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress. But more funds and more supporters are needed to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Laura continued: ‘We’re calling on the brave ladies of Lancashire to pull on their leggings and take on cancer at this year’s event. Race for Life is to celebrate those who are with us, and also remember those who are not. The atmosphere is electric, our participants are so inspiring and we’re calling on the women of Lancashire to help make 2015 our best year yet.” To enter Race for Life today go to raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

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Affordable homes boost in Barrow Twenty eight affordable homes will be up for grabs in Barrow by local residents from October

he two and three-bedroom houses will be available on a shared ownership or affordable rented basis at the former Pendle Garage site, now called Barleyfields. Local residents will be given priority and consideration will be given to people with special housing needs. Barleyfields is being developed by North West housing association Great Places Housing Group and affordable home ownership company Plumlife in partnership with Ribble Valley Borough Council, who also collaborated on the popular affordable housing scheme at Petre Wood, Langho. A total of 25 two and three-bedroom properties were made available to local residents at Petre Wood. Resident Sid Hill said: ‘We now have a family home at an affordable price in a nice area near our children’s school. It is a lovely little neighbourhood and we couldn’t be happier.’ Neighbour Lorraine Wilson added: ‘Thanks to this scheme, my daughter and I have new home with a garden and driveway, and we are delighted.’ Two shared ownership properties are still available at Petre Wood, with prices ranging from £66,500 for a 35 per cent share, with £226.42 monthly rent on the remainder, to £142,500 for a 75 per cent share, with £87.08 monthly rent on the remainder. The provision of affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing Ribble Valley Borough Council, which is working closely with housing partners to address the problem. The council’s housing strategy manager, Rachael Stott, said: ‘We are delighted to have supported these

excellent schemes, which have made much-needed high-quality rental and shared ownership properties available to residents with a local connection.’ Great Places’ director of development Peter Bojar added: ‘These developments will provide new highquality affordable family homes in a desirable area, where the need for such properties is high. We are pleased to be able to help people get on the property ladder on a shared-ownership basis through our sales arm, Plumlife.’ House prices in Ribble Valley are way above the national average and first-time buyers are being forced out of the communities their families have lived in for generations. Ribble Valley Borough Council is at the forefront of several housing initiatives, from the provision of affordable properties in partnership with the housing sector to cutting-edge energy efficiency. As well as Petre Wood and Barleyfields, shared ownership properties, including one-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom family homes and twobedroom bungalows, are currently available at Lune Road and Low Moor Gardens in Clitheroe, Water Meadows in Longridge, Whalley Road in Billington and Barrow Brook Grange in Barrow. Anyone interested in a shared ownership or affordable rented property should contact Ribble Valley Borough Council’s housing team on 01200 414567. Photo: Home Sweet Home – Petre Wood residents Lorraine Wilson and Sid Hill, with (centre) Rachael Stott, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s housing strategy manager, and Great Places’ development manager Jonathan Turner.

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                      10        10

              

  

                                 

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                 

                      

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2015 visitor guide is flying off the shelves Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its 2015 visitor guide, Discover Ribble Valley

in Ribble Valley increased by 1.6 per cent in 2012, from 3.6million to 3.66million, with an increase in tourism spend of 4.4 per cent, from £169.6million to £177.1million.

This year’s guide features sections on food, shopping, heritage, outdoor activities, particularly cycling and walking; weddings, the arts, a What’s On and comprehensive accommodation listings.

Ribble Valley Borough Council’s tourism team works in partnership with the county’s tourist board – Marketing Lancashire – and the Ribble Valley Tourism Association to promote and develop the local visitor economy.

he new-look guide was redesigned in a coffee table magazine style two years’ ago, following consultation with customers and advertisers. It has been a great success, doubling in size from previous editions and attracting significant interest.

It also features recipes from top local chefs Gareth The council spearheaded the multi-award-winning Bevan, of Food by Breda Murphy, and Ryan Greene of Ribble Valley Food Trail, is a principal partner in the the Foxfields Country Hotel, Billington. Clitheroe Food Festival and is at the forefront of Ribble Valley Wedding Heaven, a partnership with Ribble Valley Borough Council’s tourism and events 15 venues licensed for marriage ceremonies and civil officer, Tom Pridmore, said: ‘2015 is an exciting year partnerships aimed at promoting the borough as a for tourism in Ribble Valley, which is hosting Stage 2 premier wedding destination. of this year’s Tour of Britain and, as well as being a premier food destination, is now an emerging wedding Discover Ribble Valley has been distributed to destination. Discover Ribble Valley focuses on tourism exhibitions and visitor information centres businesses with a real story to tell offering authentic across the UK. It is also available from the Visitor visitor experiences around the themes of food, outdoor Information Centre and Platform Gallery in Station 14 pursuits and weddings. The guide has been very well Road, Clitheroe (01200 425566). received since undergoing a revamp and demand for it is increasing year-on-year.’ Ribble Valley Borough Council’s tourism and events officer, Tom Pridmore, with

Latest figures have revealed that day-trippers and tourism interns Zsofi Varhegyi (left) from the International Business Academy in weekenders are flocking to Ribble Valley in their Denmark and Alexandra Nagy from the Budapest University of Technology and droves. According to national figures, visitor numbers Economics, who have joined the authority for four months. 14

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top cycle tour comes to clitheroe and colne The world’s top cyclists and tens of thousands of spectators look set to descend on Ribble Valley and Pendle in September, when the two boroughs host Stage 2 of the 2015 Friends Life Tour of Britain

tage 2 will see 20 of the world’s top cycling teams, including Olympic and world champions, and Tour de France stage winners, power through Ribble Valley and Pendle from Clitheroe to Colne, taking in the Nick o’ Pendle climb, Dunsop Bridge, which is the official Centre of the Kingdom, Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland and Barnoldswick. Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Stuart Hirst said: ‘Ribble Valley is one of the UK’s premier visitor destinations, with a national reputation for fine food and drink, outstanding independent shops and stunning countryside. The Tour of Britain attracts a huge following, as well as an international television audience, so is the ideal showcase for Ribble Valley’s many attractions. We are delighted to be hosting the Tour of Britain and look forward to giving the elite cyclists, their teams and tens of thousands of visitors a warm Ribble Valley welcome.’ After departing from Clitheroe in the morning, the race will pass back through the town in the afternoon, before the run to the finish through Nelson and into Colne. Pendle councillor Paul White, who has responsibility for enterprise, growth and promotion, said: ‘We’re really excited to be hosting this year’s Tour of Britain. Stage Two is the shortest but toughest of the stages, so it will be a great one to watch. The Tour is the country’s largest free-to-spectate sporting event, attracting thousands of spectators to each stage. According to an independent report, host areas can expect an injection of over £2m into their economy. Pendle is a hidden gem and this gives us an amazing opportunity to show the world what we have to offer! We’re really excited and hope that everyone will get behind the Tour and help make it a fantastic event.’ It will be the first visit of the Friends Life Tour of Britain to the two boroughs since 2010, when the opening stage of the race passed through on its way from Rochdale to Blackpool, and the first time that Clitheroe or Colne have been a host venue. Commenting on the announcement, Mick Bennett, race director at Friends Life Tour of Britain organisers SweetSpot, said: ‘ We are pleased to be bringing the race to Ribble Valley and Pendle for the first time and look forward to showcasing the area via the

Tour of Britain mascot ToBi, with Pendle councillor Paul White, Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Stuart Hirst and Ian Wilkinson, of Team Raleigh-GAC

race and associated live television coverage. Stage 2 will be a testing route popular with fans, who will be able to catch the action in more than one location.’ Stage Two will start in Clitheroe town centre, completing a clockwise route via the Nick o’ Pendle, Longride, Dunsop Bridge and Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After Gisburn, the route will heads into Pendle via Barnoldswick and Earby, before briefly returning to Clitheroe and then on to Whalley, Nelson and the finish in Colne. Further details of the route, including Ordnance Survey maps, will be announced in the summer, along with details of the 20 competing teams. Ian Wilkinson, who lives in Chatburn and rides for Team Raleigh-GAC, said he was looking forward to taking part in a home stage. ‘Ribble Valley and Pendle are fantastic places to cycle. The landscape is challenging and very dramatic. I’m sure this year’s competitors will enjoy Stage Two,’ he said. The 2015 Friends Life Tour of Britain will start in Wales for the first time in the modern race’s history, with Anglesey hosting the start of the race, which finishes eight days later in the heart of London. The Tour of Britain will be broadcast internationally by 16 television channels across 139 territories in Europe, Australia and the USA. ITV will screen three hours of live coverage every day and a one-hour highlights programme at night. The Friends Life Tour of Britain is British Cycling’s premier road cycling event giving cycling fans the opportunity to see the world’s best teams and riders competing on their doorstep.

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                         

Then it's16time to plant…      16

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Orienteering course up and running at Clitheroe Castle An orienteering course is up and running at Clitheroe Castle

he course has seven routes ranging from easy with seven points to difficult with 16 points, as well as a route that is fully accessible with eight points.

It covers the whole of the castle grounds, taking in many well-known features and some that are not so well-known. Orienteering, the outdoor adventure sport that exercises and challenges the mind and body, is gaining popularity across the UK. The aim is to navigate in sequence between points marked on a map. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course at your own pace. Ribble Valley Borough Council’s sports development officer, Peter Fletcher, said: ‘Orienteering is a great sport for all, whether young or old, active or less active, for those who want to improve their navigation skills, or for anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors more. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, families, the elderly and those with restricted mobility. It is also an excellent team-building activity, so is ideal for schools,

The Fletcher family of Whalley enjoy the new orienteering course at Clitheroe Castle

sports clubs, Cubs and Brownies, Scouts and Guides, companies and organisations. The castle grounds are rich and varied, and a fantastic venue for orienteering, so this course is a great addition to Ribble Valley’s community sport and leisure offer.’ Maps for the course are available for £2 each, with discounts for 10 or more, from the Clitheroe Castle Museum Shop and Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre in Station Road.

council colleagues enjoy a taste of ‘fair fare’

Staff at Ribble Valley Borough Council enjoyed a taste of ‘fair fare’, when the authority marked Fairtrade fortnight with a food sampling session

uring their lunchtime break, council workers sampled Fairtrade food, including chocolate and biscuits, and were treated to a Fairtrade cuppa.

The event, organised by the Clitheroe Fairtrade Group, included an exhibition of Fairtrade products, a short film about two tea farmers in Malawi who have benefited from Fairtrade and a prize draw for an Easter egg. The council’s principal surveyor and Fairtrade enthusiast, Tim Lynas, said: ‘The event aimed to raise awareness about Fairtrade and colleagues were surprised by the wide range of Fairtrade products available, particularly from big brand names. Swapping18 just one item a week in your shopping basket to Fairtrade can make a significant difference to farmers in the developing world and we plan to hold a similar event in November featuring Fairtrade festive gifts.’ Fairtrade campaigns for fair prices and better working conditions for farming communities in developing 18

Tim Lynas with Katy Holden of the Clitheroe Fairtrade Group

countries. Over 1.4million farmers producing a wide range of products, from bananas and coffee to soap and shampoo, have benefited from the scheme. Fairtrade also requires producers to uphold the rights of their workers, including safe working conditions.

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                       20     

                            

                          

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My name is Em ily and I was born with Lissen cephaly, an extremely rare brain disorder, and terrible ep ilepsy.

PLEASE HELP EMILY RAISE

£85,000

to enable the SPACE Centre to provide help and fun to more disabled people of all ages

My greatest pl easure is to spend time at the SPACE Centre in Pres ton with my Daddy experie ncing the sens ory stimulations th at it offers. My passion is to try to help children like m yself also bene fit from the fun an d therapies of the SPACE Centre by helping them to equip a new m ulti-sensory ro om to cater for the children with special needs. The SPACE Cen tre has already collected over £2 million and requires only a further £85,00 0 to be able to fu lly equip SPAC E 2 and thus doub le its capacity to help disabled ch ildren and adul ts improve their liv es. Please help m e to

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Emily

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Text SPCE02 £2/£5/£10 to 70070

The SPACE Centre is part of Creative Support Ltd an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status. Registration number 27440R

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Number 1 choice for FREE what’s on listings in your area. All listings may be subject to editing and included space permitting. Free listings for local charity events, groups, annual events held at community buildings i.e. churches, centre’s etc, will be included. All other listing may be subject to lineage or space charge. LINK-MAG is not liable for any inaccuracies within the listing supplied.

Send all listings to events@link-mag.co.uk undamaged, otherwise it will be retained to offset the cleaning costs. The Vicarage, Shire Lane Hurst Green,

COMMUNITY RIBBLE VALLEY VISITOR INFORMATION Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2JT

Opening times Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm

Tel: 01200 425566, Email: tourism@www.ribblevalley. gov.uk. www.visitribblevalley.co.uk CLITHEROE LIBRARY Church Street , Clitheroe , Lancashire, BB7 2DG Opening times; Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday Closed Tel: 0300 123 6703. Email: clitheroe.library@lancashire. gov.uk, http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives/libraries/find-a-library/Clitheroe-library.aspx WHALLEY LIBRARY Abbey Road , Whalley, Clitheroe , Lancashire, BB7 9RS Opening times; Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday Closed, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm, Sunday Closed Tel: 0300 123 6703, whalley.library@lancashire.gov.uk, http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/ libraries/find-a-library/Whalley-library.aspx HURST GREEN ST JOHN’S OLD SCHOOL HALL

The School Hall, originally a Church of England primary school, has been modernised to provide an adaptable and comfortable facility, which is ideal for parties, meetings, christenings and events which require more compact accommodation than a village hall. Inside there is a meeting room with good lighting and heating, which leads through to a smaller room overlooking fields. It has a kitchen complete with range cooker, toilets, ample car parking, projection facilities and a garden. The maximum capacity of the Hall is about 80 people. The Old School Hall is easily accessible from Whalley, Clitheroe, Ribchester and Preston. 24 Hire cost and conditions: Hire sessions are split into mornings, afternoons and/or evenings. Cost per session is as follows; • £35.00 to Church membership and villagers, • £40.00 otherwise, • £50.00 to professional bodies A deposit of £25.00 will be required when booking, payable by cheque to ‘St Johns Old School Charity’ The deposit will be additional to the above fees and will be returned only if the hall is left clean, tidy and

Clitheroe BB7 9QR. Telephone: 01254 826686, Website: www.hurst-green.co.uk/?page_id=153 CLITHEROE ST MARY’S CENTRE

At the heart of Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley community. We are the leading established, inclusive and accessible Community and Arts venue, serving Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley. If you need somewhere to hold an event or meeting, stage a show or private function, as a “one off” or a regular occurrence, then we have the space for you. The hall is available to hire for a variety of uses and is well located in the centre of Clitheroe.

St Mary’s Centre, Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DG. Telephone: 01200 425522. Email: information@ clitheroecentre.co.uk, www.clitheroecentre.co.uk THE PLATFORM GALLERY

The Platform for Contemporary Craft in Lancashire. Come and marvel at the unparalled quality of talent as you step inside the inviting glass doors of the Platform Gallery, set in the heart of historic Clitheroe. This old converted train station provides an airy and contemporary backdrop to some marvellous and superbly co-ordinated exhibitions that you would expect to see in the bigger city art galleries. As the only one of its kind in the North West the Platform Gallery has an emphasis on high quality and original craftwork made in Britain. Providing up to 4 creative exhibitions per year, showcasing solo, group and themed displays and an ever-changing craft shop.

Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre, Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT. Tel: 01200 425566 www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200303/platform_gallery THE RIBBLE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE

The aim of the Ribble Valley Arts Alliance (RVAA) is to promote local artists, organisations and venues, and to improve community participation in creative and cultural activities across all sectors. The Ribble Valley Arts Alliance supports artists and organisations to network and work in partnership, on a wide range of events and activity’s. With the key aim of benefiting local people and to raise the profile of Ribble Valley arts to a wider audience. These include artists networking and promotional events, performances, joint marketing, visual arts exhibitions, discussion groups and the development of the RVAA website www. ribblevalleyarts.org Are you a Ribble Valley resident or business and want to

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be included on the site? Contact Arts Development for an application form and/or information on the free web directory and what’s on listings.

Email: arts.development@ribblevalley.gov.uk, Telephone: 01200 425566, Fax: 01200 414556 Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT LONGRIDGE CIVIC HALL

Max capacity 440, Seated capacity 350, Kitchen, Onsite carpark max cars 200

Longridge Civic Hall, Willows Park Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3HJ. Telephone: 01772 780607, Email: longridgesec@gmail.com, www. longridgetowncouncil.com/civic-hall-and-gym.html CHATBURN VILLAGE HALL

The hall was gifted to the village in 1948 with the parish council being the holding trustees. It is run by a separate committee who are the management trustees. The ground floor consists of an L shaped room capable of holding 40 people seated, there is a small but basic kitchen, two WCs one of which is fitted for disabled use.

Downham Road, Chatburn. Telephone: 01200441185, Email: jfkridgway@btinternet.com. www.chatburnvillage. org.uk/Village_hall.html RIBBLE VALLEY ARTS TRAIL

A flurry of first-rate art galleries and exhibition spaces have opened in the area in recent years and the Ribble Valley is also home to some outstanding public art projects, such as the Clitheroe Castle Labyrinth and Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail. At 300 square miles, most of which is in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Ribble Valley offers peaceful and panoramic views as well as plenty of inspiration for creative minds and art enthusiasts. The Ribble Valley Arts Trail is putting visual arts in the Ribble Valley on the map and it is hoped the trail will expand in the future to include other art forms and exhibition spaces.

Contact: 07800 590262 | ribblevalleyartstrail@gmail.com www.ribblevalleyartstrail.co.uk CLITHEROE MARKET

The market is located a short distance from the Train station and Bus station (Clitheroe Interchange) and is in the heart of Clitheroe town centre. There is a pay and display car park directly next to the market. Clitheroe Market is open the following days: Tuesday 9.00am - 4.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm (Retail Market Cabins only on Thursday 9.00am 4.00pm) Antique/Flea Market on a Friday open all year round, including Bank Holidays. Car park ; 70 space Car Park adjacent to the Market. See Market car park for prices and information.

REGULAR EVENTS THE TOLKIEN TRAIL - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LORD OF THE RINGS & THE HOBBIT AUTHOR, J.R.R. TOLKIEN

Walk in the footsteps of author J.R.R. Tolkien who regularly stayed at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. This walk explores the richly beautiful surrounding that inspired him and a number of names occur in ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Hurst Green, Hurst Green is

8km /5miles west of Clitheroe and 15km/91/2 miles north east of Preston on the B6243. There is limited car parking in the village. Buses running between Clitheroe, Whalley and Preston serve Hurst Green. For details, contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608. For details on the trail Tel: 01200 425566

KNIT AND NATTER

All levels welcome, friendly advice and guidance is at hand if needed. A small group all different levels and ages meet between 2-4pm every Thursday at the café. While knitting we natter about all sorts of topics!

Potters Barn, The Old Barn, Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3YE. Tel: 01254 878431. www.potters-barn.com, info@potters-barn.com CLITHEROE RAMBLERS

Cover the heart of the Ribble Valley, with the Forest of Bowland AONB on our doorstep, both east and west! The Yorkshire Dales, Arnside and Silverdale and the Pennines are all only a short distance away and are frequently visited. Clitheroe Ramblers are a very active and friendly Group, have over 250 members, over 120 walks per year and are fortunate in having nearly 50 leaders. We are always delighted to welcome new members. Weekend Walks are every Saturday or Sunday, Tuesday Walks and Wednesday Evening Walks. We meet at Chester Avenue car park in Clitheroe for all walks except Wednesday evening walks, which meet at the start of the walk. Chester Avenue car park is behind the train station and Interchange (SD741421). We encourage walkers to meet at Chester Avenue to share cars and to give lifts to people without cars. If you wish to go direct to the start of the walk, please contact the leader to confirm details.

www.clitheroeramblers.co.uk Email: membership@clitheroeramblers.co.uk

CLITHEROE COLLECTORS MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE

Collectors Market and Car Boot Sale. Open EVERY Sunday come rain or shine. Established 1989. Indoor and Outdoor stalls and spaces from just £15. Room for 400 stalls. Good buying. Good selling. Great facilities. Tables to rent or bring your own. Gates open 6.00am in summer 7.00am in winter. No need to book just turn up.

Salthill Industrial Estate, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, BB7 1QW. T: 01253 782828. www.hoylespromotions.co.uk RIBBLE VALLEY SENIORS FORUM

The forum provides a voice for all older people living within the Ribble Valley, anyone is welcometo attend, but the group is particularly keen to involve those aged 50+. Members are unpaid and therefore passionate about the voluntary work they are committed to in the community. We feel that personal experience is vital in understanding the problems and difficulties with which the older generation is faced. We have a good working relationship with many older people’s organisations but are entirely independent and non-political. The Forum meets about every 6 weeks in different locations, and usually has an interesting speaker. Our meetings are open to all - come along and meet new people, and help to make a diffference. The group meets at various locations around the Ribble Valley. Charges are a contribution to the lunch.

Contact: davidc.white@btopenworld.com www.ribblevalleyseniors.org

RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ & BLUES CLUB

Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues’ mission is to promote and develop the cultural, economic and social benefits of Jazz & Blues music to individuals and communities in the North West from its base in Clitheroe and Ribble Valley. We are creating a thriving Jazz & Blues community involving both musicians and fans in planning and developing Jazz & Blues appreciation and participation. We work collaboratively with voluntary, public and private sector organisations who have a mutual interests in promoting the cultural, economic and social assets of Clitheroe & Ribble Valley.

Further info at www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk

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STEPPING OUT - SUNDAY WALKS

Location: Platform Gallery AT14:00, Cost: Free, Gentle pace. One to one and a half miles. About one hour

For further details contact 01200 414484

DIABETES UK RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP

One of over 350 voluntary groups situated throughout the UK. Our goal is to provide support and educate people living with diabetes, as well as their family, friends and anyone else who is interested in knowing more about diabetes. We encourage those interested to attend our group meetings which are a welcoming and social environment for people to discuss diabetes and its effects. Support and companionship are some of the simplest yet most important aspects of living with diabetes - this is why our group exists and we want to help in any way that we can.

Group meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at: Clitheroe Rugby Club, Littlemoor Road, Clitheroe, commencing at 7.30pm - refreshments available and transport provided if needed. www.ribble-valley.diabetesukgroup.org THE RIBBLE VALLEY SUB-AQUA CLUB (RVSAC)

The 0594 branch of the BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club). We train and dive using the latest BSAC standards and currently have 36 diver members. The club meets socially Thursday from 9:00pm at the Clitheroe

Conservative Club, Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT

and some come following an evening ‘pool’ training session at the Ribblesdale Pool, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3LA (8.45 to 9.45) What benefits do you get from joining RVSAC? Apart from the organised dive trips throughout the year, monthly training and experience dives, free air fills, use of our fantastic 5.8 metre Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) / equipment and the crazy social life connected with RVSAC - absolutely nothing!

www.rvsac.org, Email: info@rvsac.org

RIBBLE VALLEY CYCLING AND RACING CLUB As one of Preston’s foremost cycling clubs, we have a tradition of providing cycling opportunities for people of all ages for nearly 60 years. Whether you’re an experienced rider, or someone who wants a leisurely hobby to take part in, we’re sure to have something for you. The club currently has about 150 members and the cycling activities we take part in include Road Racing, Time Trialling, Mountain Biking, Weekly Club Runs, Social Rides, Touring, Audax, Sportives, Track Riding at the Velodrome, Cyclo Cross, Training Rides, Spinning and more. Information about Ribble Valley Cycling Club membership including costs and benefits, can be found on our website. If you feel Ribble Valley Cycling Club is for you, or if you want some more information, please contact us via our website. We look forward to welcoming you as a member!

www.ribblevalleycrc.com

RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP

Do you want an evening out with a difference? If so, then try our friendly welcoming group.We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except July and December) at 7-30 in St Andrew’s Church hall, Ashton PR2 1HR: junction of Blackpool/Tulketh Road, for 26 floral demonstrations by talented and entertaining demonstrators. So why not join us for an enjoyable evening of flowers, fun and friendship, with a chance to win one of the fabulous arrangements in the raffle. All this for £40-00 a year for members, £6-00 per visit for visitors. We warmly welcome visitors and new members. For further details contact Bernice 01772 494141”

RIBCHESTER AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society perform plays and pantomimes in the village of Ribchester, Lancashire. The society enjoys large audiences from all over the North West and prides itself on producing high quality productions. Our aim is to encourage new members to join the society either in a back stage capacity or as a performer. New members of all ages are welcome from Ribchester and the surrounding villages in the Ribble Valley. We perform in the Ribchester Parochial Hall and our productions usually start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3.00 for children.

Email: ribrats@yahoo.com, Facebook: RibchesterAmateur-Theatrical-Society ROTARY CLUB OF CLITHEROE

The Rotary Club of Clitheroe is one of 34,000 Rotary clubs throughout the World, and the 50+ members of our club are amongst 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. In the UK there are approximately 1,800 clubs and 50,000 Rotarians – men and women, young and not so young, from all walks of life. The Rotary Club of Clitheroe meets every week, usually Thursday lunchtime (but occasionally in the evening) to enjoy friendship, network, plan and undertake projects that will benefit the lives of others. Our aim is to help improve the lives of people in our local community and throughout the world.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1150 CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY

We are a society whose aim is to provide live entertainment in Clitheroe and enjoy ourselves in the process. We have two regular productions during the year which are a Musical in February and a Play in October. The Society operates under the umbrella of Clitheroe Parish Church but we are open to all and would like to extend a very warm welcome to anyone who would like to join the team and help with our productions. We are always looking for people to help out in all departments – acting, singing or dancing – building sets or painting scenery – helping with lighting or props – selling tickets or making tea. We meet to rehearse and perform at St. Marys Centre, which is at the top of Church Brow, across from Clitheroe Parish Church. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm when we are preparing for a show. (usually October to February for the musical and August to October for the play)

Whether you want to be involved throughout the year or just during show weeks, please send us an e-mail or come along to one of our rehearsals at St. Mary’s Centre and say hello. Or if you prefer to give us a call, ring Brian, our Chairman, on 01254 248679. Don’t be shy, give us a try! www.thopera.co.uk WHALLEY ART GROUP

Multi media painting group. Meets on Wednesdays during term time at Whalley Old Grammar School.

Info: Jean Holt jeaninwhalley@ gmail.com WHALLEY LIFE DRAWING GROUP

Meets every Tuesday evening in term time at Whalley Village Hall. We meet at 6.30pm and draw between 7pm and 9pm. Adult beginners and experienced artists are equally welcome.

Contact either Jean Holt jeaninwhalley@gmail.com or Pat Ellacott patellacott@btconnect.com for more info

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THE RIBBLE VALLEY VISUALLY IMPARED GROUP

Every Monday evening at St. Michael and St. Johns social centre, Lowergate, Clitheroe. 7:30pm start. On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month its a day out to places of interest

Contact 01254 246772 for further information

THIS MONTH HAIRSPRAY 5 – 9 May 2015, 7.30 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm Saturday The Grand Theatre, Lancaster

Big Musical, Big Comedy, Big Hair, LADOS present the local amateur premiere of HAIRSPRAY. We are a registered charity (515089), and make donations to charity each year, our last being to the Lancaster Homeless Centre at Christmas. Tickets £10 for tuesday, all other performances £12. Family ticket £45 (includes 2 adults and 2 children). Party booking rates available.

Tickets; Box office tel: 01524 64695, www. lancastergrand.co.uk

THE MIDDLE EARTH BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL Thurs 7th to Sun 10th May Hurst Green Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, Blackburn With Darwen, BB7 9QB

Great Beer, Food, Live Music, Family Entertainment. There are many Beer Festivals but only...ONE TO RULE THEM ALL! The Middle Earth Beer & Music Festival. This year the Middle Earth Beer & Music Festival celebrates its 6th anniversary and thanks to your support promises to be the biggest and best since the event was launched in 2009. We’ll have an extensive range of great ales, beers and ciders, some sourced locally others from around the country, great local food and as always, fantastic live music throughout the festival.

www.middleearthbeerfestival.co.uk

SKY VALLEY MISTRESS, SALTWATER INJECTION + FIGHTING Fri 15th May, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Sky Valley Mistress are, simply put, one of the northwest’s best bands, and, as they put it themselves, probably the best band you’ve never heard. The Ferret is their favourite venue and, from their usual reception, they must be one of our favourite bands. They play dirty rock and roll with attitude and lots of black tees and jeans. www.facebook.com/skyvalleymistress. Support comes from Injection and local Preston postpunk-dancey noise slugs Fighting www.theferret.info WILDFLOWER GUIDED WALK Sat 30th May, 10:00am to 12:30pm Whalley Old Grammar School, Whalley Old Grammar School Community Centre, Station Road, BB7 9RH

Meeting in the car park behind the Old Grammar School we will take a circular route around Whalley village discovering all the native wildflowers on route. You will learn some basic plant identification techniques during the walk and find out about the properties of the different plants you see and any folklore and myths about them. There will be handouts you can take home, but we are not allowed to dig up or move any of the plants we see. The route of the walk includes some rough steps, stiles and boggy areas; so please wear suitable walking shoes or boots. The walk will take place regardless of the weather, so bring wet weather gear, if needed on the day. Cost £10.00 sue@sjgardenadvice.co.uk, Tel: 07443

THE ANGRY MEN QUINTET Friday 5th June, 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Atrium Cafe Bar, Castle Hill, Clitheroe, BB7 1BA

A bright and breezy contemporary jazz outfit led by Paul Robinson. Cost: £10, Members £8

For more information see: www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk THE BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL 2015 17th to 19th July, 9am daily Gisburn Road, Sawley, Clitheroe, BB7 4LH

Beat-Herder festival is a three day Beatherder festival takes place in Gisburn, Lancashire. The festival is independently funded and has no involvement in corporate organisations, nor does it receive any sponsorship. It is a good festival for Beats and Barminess in Lovely Lancashire. Often compared to Christmas, but much better and brighter! First wave of 2015 acts and information coming soon

www.beatherder.co.uk

CLITHEROE FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 5th August Clitheroe Town Centre

Showcasing the best of Ribble Valley and Lancashire’s Food and Drink produce. Clitheroe Food Festival is a family focused event, which includes a large food and drink producers market, live cookery demonstrations by local and top named chefs from Lancashire, children’s food oriented activities, historical displays, farming and countryside representation; explanining how consumers buying local food and drink produce affects the countryside; live entertainment and much much more. Since the first Food Festival in 2011, the Festival has increased in popularity in the last few years and has also been listed in the Top Ten UK Food Festivals by the national media!

www.clitheroefoodfestival.com, info@clitheroefoodfestival.co.uk

LADIES DAY ROYAL ASCOT Departing 17th June 2015

3 Days From Only £345! Includes Coach Travel Throughout (Pick Up Points; Wyre, Barton, Preston & M6 Services) 2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Hilton Watford Four Star Hotel. Ladies Day At Royal Ascot with Admission To The Race Course, visit To Oxford & Stratford-On-Avon. Single Supplement £50. Proceeds To Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Bursary Fund. Reg. Charity No. 1032828

To Book Or For Further Information Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689

DOWNERS, SUPER LUXURY & I DRINK THEREFORE THERE’S DARKNESS Fri 26th June, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Downers are a grunge band based in Blackpool, Super Luxury from Leeds specialise in thier own brand of ‘noise rock’ and I Drink Therefore’s Darkness are a new band from Blackpool made up of members of Goonies Never Say Die & Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons combining the post rock elements of GNSD with a darker, melodic style with melancholic vocals. Free entry www.theferret.info

459818 Places are limited, so please book in advance. more information see http://bit.ly/GdnCourse

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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

Send listings info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Longridge Police Station 01772 782625 (non-emergency calls) Clitheroe Police Station 01200 443344 (non-emergency calls) Lancashire Fire and Rescue Nelson, 01282 612312 Clitheroe Fire Station 01200 442148 (non-emergency calls) Ribble Valley Borough Council 01200 425111 Citizens Advice Bureau Ribble Valley admin 01200 427336 advice line 01200 4 Water (United Utilities) 0845 746 2200 or 01925 714810 (Textphone 0808 143 0295) Electricity (Electricity Northwest) 0800 195 4141 (Textphone 0800 458 9767) National Grid 0800 111 999 (electricity and gas networks) Environment Agency 0800 807060 (incident reporting) 0845 988 1188 (floodline) (Type Talk 0845 602 6340) Health and Safety Executive 0845 345 0055 HEALTH Clitheroe Community Hospital Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4JX 01254 263555 NHS Direct (24hr Service) Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Samaritans 01524 616666 – 01539 741444 Community Mental Health Team Ribble Valley Healthy Minds Team 01200 420499

Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 East Lancashire Women’s Refuge Association 01282 414130 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Support Preston 01772 717147 Hyndburn and Ribble Valley (HARV) Domestic Violence Team 01254 879855 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 NHS Stop Smoking Helpine 01524 845145 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Paws for Kids (Pet fostering service for victims of domestic abuse in shelter) 01204 394 842 Ribble Valley Counselling 07929337381 LOCAL SERVICES Household Waste Recycling Centres 0845 0500957 Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

TRANSPORT Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 County traveline service 0871 200 22 33 Bus services: Transdev Lancashire United 0845 2 72 72 72 Clitheroe Interchange 01200 429832 Clitheroe Train Station 0808 156 1606 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Social Services 01772 254868 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 TV Licensing 0844 800 6772

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CHARITY Age UK Ribble Valley 0300 303 1234 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 Carers Trust 01200 422104 RSPCA National Cruelty Helpline To report a mistreated, neglected, injured HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 or distressed animal call 0300 1234 999. This is a 24 hour service www.al-anonuk.org.uk 28 Alcoholics Anonymous0845 769 7555 RSPCA Lancashire East Branch 6 Saint James’s Street, Burnley, Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Lancashire BB11 1NG. T: 01282 437770 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111 RSPCA (Charity Shop) Community Drugs Team 33 Castle Street, Clitheroe BB7 2BT 01257 230452 01200 425176 Cruse Bereavement East Lancs Branch 01772 433645

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