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SPOTLIGHT ON ROSSENDALE
WORLD
RENOWNED TALENT
Turning back the years, historically Rossendale became one of the hubs of the Industrial Revolution, and was known as the Golden Valley. It was also notable for its quarrying – Rossendale flagstone can be seen to this day in Trafalgar Square in London. Over the years Rossendale has turned out some world-renowned talent that can be seen in the sporting arena, on stage and on screen
The area is also renowned as being the birthplace of present-day talent – did you know that super-model Agnes Deyn, former England football manager Phil Neville and British actress Jane Horrocks all came from Rossendale.
JANE HORROCKS
Probably most famous for her role as Bubble in Absolutely Fabulous, Jane Horrocks was born in Rawtenstall. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with Imogen Stubbs and Ralph Fiennes and began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She went on to appear in numerous TV sitcoms, stage plays and films and was nominated for an Olivier Award Best Actress for the title role of the stage play the Rise and Fall of Little Voice and nominated for a Golden Globe and BAFTA for the film adaptation. Other films she has starred in include Chicken Run and Sunshine on Leith. More recently she has been the voice behind Little Princess a British children’s TV series.
PHIL NEVILLE
Born in Bury, Phil Neville is a former Manchester United player and England football manager. During his 10 years with United he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three FA Charity Shields, the Intercontinental Cup and the Champions League. He went on to join Everton where he spent the final eight years of his playing career. Neville also played for England 59 times, representing the nation at three European Championships. A versatile player, he played in defence and midfield. After earning his UEFA Coaching Licence, Neville began his coaching career in 2012, working as a coach at United, and as assistant manager to his brother Gary at Valencia in La Liga.
AGNES DEYN
Born Laura Michelle Hollins, Deyn lived in Rossendale attending Rawtenstall Grammar School. Her working life started at a fish and chip shop in Stubbins, aged 13. Even at an early age she had an eye for style and by 17 she had already had her head shaved. She moved to London, working in a fastfood restaurant during the day and a bar at night. Her biography claims that she was spotted whilst shopping with childhood friend, fashion designer Henry Holland in Kentish Town. She went on to be signed with Select Model Management. In 2007 she was featured on the cover of American Vogue, as one of the world’s next top models. She has modelled for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Hermés, Dior, Lanvin, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Moschino and Versace and appeared in advertisements for Dior, Burberry, Armani, Calvin Klein, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Adidas, and Reebok. She has also been the face of fragrances by Burberry and Jean Paul Gaultier. n
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY!
Francesca Saunders talks to John Ainscough, owner and founder of Holden Wood Antiques, about what it means to him to have been in business for 25 years
Holden Wood Antiques, a vibrant and popular antiques centre situated in the peaceful Rossendale Valley, is celebrating 25 years of business. “It’s a privilege to have been open for so long and have such long standing relationships with our customers,” says owner John Ainscough. Housed in a beautiful Grade 2 listed church close to Haslingden, the antiques centre is the perfect place for a spot of treasure hunting. Whether you’re interested in buying or selling, the friendly antique experts are always on hand for advice.
With a community of both regular and new customers, the antiques centre is more than just a shop, but a place where people can spend time browsing and socialising, sharing their love of antiques with other customers. John explains: “It’s wonderful we are open again after the lengthy restrictions, people have missed social interactions and the nature of our business is very social. We have become a part of peoples lives, as a place for them to meet and share in their common interest.”
Holden Wood Antiques also hosts a traditional tea room serving delicious home-made food. It’s a great place to relax and discuss your findings. If you have the time there are some stunning walks right on the doorstep of the beautiful church making it the perfect day out.
So, what does the future look like for Holden Wood Antiques… John tells us: “People have always coveted a unique statement piece for their homes, but antiques are a growing trend with the new generation of homemakers. Consumers are increasingly becoming concerned with being eco-friendly and as such purchasing pre-owned objects and furniture is on the rise.
“Our family of customers keeps growing. People buy antiques because they’re not mass produced, not made by machine and there’s no great use of plastics. The quality and durability of antiques is also a big attraction. If an antique has survived 100 years, it’s more likely to survive the next 100 years rather than something cheaply made and fresh off the shelf.”
The team at Holden Wood Antiques are always on the lookout for new items, so if you have anything that you think may be of interest, or you fancy browsing what’s already on offer, Holden Wood Antiques is definitely worth a visit. n
Holden Wood Antiques Grane Road, Haslingden BB4 4AT 01706 830803 holdenwood.co.uk
is Livio Edge AI which takes into account the health and wellbeing of the wearer. As well as offering unbeatable sound and artificial intelligence responses, the Livio Edge AI is also able to track physical activity. With the ear providing more accurate data, the Livio Edge AI is the first device to take advantage of this.
Sensors inside the hearing aid detect movement, activity and gestures making it perfect for people of all ages to be proactive about their wellbeing.
Tracking steps has been shown to motivate and inspire activity but there’s so much more to the Livio Edge AI.
It has been proven that people who seek help and treat hearing loss lower their health risks especially with regards to issues such as cognitive decline and dementia. The latest hearing aids feature wireless audio streaming – and hearing aids such as the Livio AI are synchronised to work with a hearing aid app so you can simplify your life, set up reminders, listen to music, speak on the phone, boost your physical
INTELLIGENT HEARING
Nish Vasant helps people of all ages, who have hearing problems, fitting them with the very latest hearing aids that are tailored to their lifestyle enabling them to re-engage and interact, work more efficiently and feel part of society again.
Over the last 18 months, Nish, who has been at the helm of Fresh Hearing for almost a decade, has totally upgraded his consulting rooms in terms of installing state-of the-art testing equipment.
“It’s been all change,” explains Nish. “We have upgraded every piece of equipment and we are now fully digital.” Audiologist Nish Vasant is transforming peoples’ lives with the latest hearing aid technology that features artificial intelligence that adapts to your surroundings. Photography: Andy Tighe
Fresh Hearing is also delighted to introduce the latest in hearing aid technology from world-leaders Starkey – Livio AI custom hearing aids that not only deliver incredible sound, they connect to your smartphone and TV and with a simple tap, artificial intelligence inside scans the environment and makes on-the-spot changes when you need it, including making it easier to hear people who are wearing a face mask.
Livio Al hearing aids fit within the ear not behind and are custom-moulded to fit your ear canal comfortably and securely.
At the forefront of hearing aid solutions, the Livio AI is the next generation of sound performance even in the most challenging of listening environments.
Also using Starkey’s Livio AI technology activity and socialise with confidence knowing your hearing aids will adapt to whatever situation you find yourself in.
Nish explains: “People who are hard of hearing tend to withdraw from society – improving their hearing improves their life immeasurably.
“I don’t think people are aware how much technology there is to help with hearing loss. I have conversations with people who are amazed at the technology that is now is available.” n
Fresh Hearing 65 Lower Deardengate Haslingden BB4 5SN 01706 215479 freshhearing.co.uk
LUNCHTIME FACELIFT
Skin specialists and doctors predicted that 2021 was going to be the year of the skin! It turns out that 2022 is set to go the same way. Helen Coates explains some of the latest pioneering new anti-ageing treatments
Helen Coates and her team have been undertaking extensive training with the Lynton Clinic to broaden the treatments on offer at her salon – so if you’ve never heard of the HIFU facial, remember you heard it here first!
The medical-grade Lynton Focus Dual is CE certified indicating conformity with European directives including health, safety and environmental requirements.
As one of the first salons in the region to introduce the Lynton Focus Dual, Helen explains why HIFU is the buzz word in the beauty industry and why it’s known as the
‘lunchtime facelift’: “HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. The Focus Dual is known as the lunchtime facelift because it can be exactly that – one of the most sought-after lifting, firming and tightening treatments for the face and neck.
“Deep in the skin lies the SMAS layer, this is the layer a surgeon physically lifts but as it lies so deep it’s difficult to target with other non-surgical procedures. HIFU focuses on this layer which immediately contracts without damage to the skin surface or surrounding areas.
“HIFU can be adjusted to target the upper and lower dermis too and can lift and tighten jawlines, enhance cheekbones and reduce lines, wrinkles and crepiness – all completely pain free.”
Helen explains that microneedling and radio
frequency can also help improve lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, particularly around the neck and jowls and help those who have uneven skin texture or scarring.
“The magic word here is collagen which is the main protein responsible for the skin’s firmness and elasticity. The Focus Dual Device works to reverse the signs of ageing by giving the skin back it’s snap!
“Tiny microneedles penetrate the skin to reach deep into the dermis layer. This results in micro-injuries which create a healing response within the skin which in turn stimulates new supplies of collagen.
“Radio frequency is then delivered to heal the dermis layer and further speed up the collagen production process.”
Because the state-of-the-art Focus Dual device uses two technologies, ultra-fine needles and a unique vacuum-suction technology, those who undergo treatment might experience a tingling sensation and the skin can feel a little warm but there is little or no downtime – hence the lunchtime facelift! n
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STARS OF THE FUTURE
At the forefront of trends and technology, the talented team at Freddie’s are set to produce the hairdressing stars of the future, writes Amanda Killelea
From the moment Freddie’s hair salon opened its doors, it has been synonymous with cuttingedge style and luxury.
And it is no wonder given that Freddie and his expert team have more than 150 years of hairdressing experience between them.
The salon first opened on 3rd November 1992, and as Freddie heads into his 30th year in his flagship salon in a prime position on Bank Street, Rawtenstall, he is not only proud to look back on his achievements but also to the exciting times that lie ahead as he and his team work to produce the star hairdressers of the future.
Over the past 29 years, Freddie’s has been nominated for no less than six British Hairdressing Awards, and the talented stylists have been hand-picked to become members of the prestigious Schwarzkopf Colour Creative Team and Young Artistic Team.
These accolades are proof that Freddie’s is at the forefront of the latest hairdressing trends and technology.
But the salon still retains its loyal customer base – some of whom were clients on that very first day back in 1992.
Owner Freddie Cunliffe says: “I cannot believe we are heading into our 30th year. I honestly would not be here without my amazing team who between them have a staggering 150 years’ experience.
“Some of them have been with me from the very beginning and I think it is testament to what a tight-knit group we are that they have stayed that long – we are like a family here and like to think our clients are also part of that family.
“I pride myself on giving my staff the best training which keeps their work evolving and fresh and that has paid off massively.”
Freddie himself celebrates 40 years in hairdressing this year and has passed on his wealth of knowledge and experience to each and every one of his team.
Stylist Hayley Miller has been with Freddie since day one, having worked in hairdressing for 30 years. Freddie’s husband Matt Threlfall, a colour specialist, has been at the salon for 21 years, Freddie’s niece Beth Dickinson, also a colour specialist, has been there for 17 years, salon manager Jade Rothwell has 20 years service and Nick Wright has 18 years.
The salon is also home to Polished Beauty Clinic, whose owner Caroline Wilkinson also has more than 20 years in the industry and works closely with the stylists to provide clients with a complete hair and beauty service.
They work together to provide the junior members of the Freddie’s family with the best training in a bid to ensure the Freddie’s legacy will continue for years to come.
Freddie says: “We are really proud of our assistants Leah, Katie and Kelsey. They have immense talent and we know that with the training and the attention to detail that our stylists have instilled in them they will go on to become future hairdressing stars.” n
For more information or to book a consultation contact Freddie’s on 01706 222762
Pictured: The team from left to right – Kelsey, Nick, Katie, Hayley, Freddie, Jade, Beth, Caroline, Matt and Leah
Freddie’s 56 Bank Street Rossendale BB4 8DY 01706 222762 freddiesforhair.com
ESTATE LIFE
Gisburne Park Estate is owned and managed by Guy Hindley and his wife Amber, who are converting it into a thriving tourist destination
We are pleased to announce that tickets are now live for our annual Bonfire and Fireworks Night on 5th November. This year we are hosting it by Ribblesdale Park where we always used to have it with parking in the Auction Market.
As always, our master pyrotechnic ‘Pratty’ will be building what we like to think is the biggest bonfire in the UK. There will be lots of food and drink and it promises to be a fun night out for all the family. Tickets: gisburnepark.com
While the Estate and our hospitality business is thriving and demand for new lodges is at unprecedented levels, the roller coaster continues in trying to service it all. Like everyone else in the hospitality industry it’s been a struggle and I hope it doesn’t get much worse. best manufacturer in the UK and we are excited to announce that we have ordered five more units all to come in the first half of 2022. If you are interested in a custom-built home on Gisburne Park Estate my brother-in-law Charlie will give you a private tour and answer any questions you may have. charlie@gisburneparkestate.co.uk
Meanwhile, in the mansion house, Gisburne Park, which we recently brought back into the family, we’re bringing a little Hollywood to the Ribble Valley. As a Grade I unoccupied Georgian house and hospital, it’s a location scout’s dream and subsequently it has been
WE’RE BRINGING A LITTLE HOLLYWOOD TO THE RIBBLE VALLEY. AS A GRADE I UNOCCUPIED GEORGIAN HOUSE AND HOSPITAL IT’S A LOCATION SCOUT’S DREAM AND SUBSEQUENTLY IT HAS BEEN USED AS A FILM SET
The flip side is that we’re being very pro-active at ways to reevaluate how we make it a more attractive working environment on Gisburne Park.
As far as lodge sales are concerned sales are flying and we are really enjoying welcoming new owners to the estate. Our bespoke lodges come from Lissett Lodges, probably used as a film set. Sadly, we can’t reveal who has been filming as they insist we sign NDAs but keep a watch out as the estate will feature in some upcoming big hits.
My sons and I have been exploring the old house and Hunter recently discovered what we think is a priest hole beneath some floorboards. We found a small hole with some tiny steps that lead to a hiding hole, which was very exciting but sadly no pot of gold. We have also noticed in the run up to Halloween that there seems to be a lot more supernatural activity in the old house. Our security regularly witness shadows and footsteps and from time to time you can smell cigar smoke in certain rooms. n
ANNUAL BONFIRE NIGHT 5th November 2021 Located at Ribblesdale Park www.gisburnepark.com
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HOME TRUTHS
Ifinally took the courage to get my eyesight surgically improved. I was worried of course, but the care could not have been better, and the results are terrific. Mr Manu, the surgeon, has performed 18,000 of these operations and he and his team at Optical Express reassured me that I would feel no pain and my eyesight would be 20/20. He was right and I can now see clearly without the need for spectacles. It really is a new lease of life! I spoke at a dinner in Worcester on behalf of The Speaker about the involvement of Speaker Lenthall with Charles I and the Civil War. I was escorted from my accommodation to the glorious Guildhall by two Civil War re-enactment volunteers, which was surreal. Three thousand people died at the Battle of Worcester, and I was able to tell the audience that we had our own local Battle of Preston
where 2,000 perished. Oliver Cromwell had travelled through the Ribble Valley and, of course, stayed at Stonyhurst among many other local places. It was as a result of the actions of the king that Parliament became ascendant and to this day the monarch is not allowed to enter the House of Commons chamber. I had a chat with the wonderful Michael Flatley in the Saville Club to congratulate him on his Freedom of the City of London. He surprised us all by pulling out a flute and expertly playing an old Irish folk song. I never thought anything could surpass his abilities to dance, but the music was tremendous! I welcomed the Australian High Commissioner to Parliament and he informed me that relations between the UK and Australia were incredibly good. He couldn’t have been more correct as, a few days later, we heard of the new defence co-operation between our two countries and the USA. This will be a huge boost to our exports and our defence capabilities. I, along with The Speaker, demonstrated our support for British farming during Farming Week. It goes without saying that we in Lancashire know how important agriculture is to food security, exports and also to tourism. I was honoured to be asked to be the President of the Royal Lancashire Show next year, which I have enthusiastically accepted. Our produce was on show at the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Chorley when celebrity chef Paul Heathcote served some incredible local food to the delegates including House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We also were entertained in the evening by Lancashire’s very own Alfie Boe. He sang a few songs in Italian much to the delight of the Italian Speaker, and then belted out Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, which received a standing ovation. The event put Lancashire on the world stage with the Red Arrows flying over Chorley and the conference came to a close with a discussion about the importance of media on the set of Coronation Street. It made me proud that world leaders were coming to Lancashire and not just staying in London. The beauty of it all was, I was able to see the whole event more clearly than I could ever have anticipated thanks to my improved eyesight, which couldn’t have been tested on anything finer over the past few weeks. n Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has had a busy month speaking about the Civil War at a prestigious dinner, meeting the Australian High Commissioner and attending the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Chorley
136.71 acres (55.32 ha) LAND AND BUILDINGS FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN LOTS BY INFORMAL TENDER FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF TENDER - 22 NOVEMBER 2021
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Brockhall Farm lies to the North and East of Brockhall Village in the Ribble Valley, within easy reach of the A59 and near to Whalley, Blackburn and Preston. The market town of Clitheroe is only eight miles away. There is a farmhouse and bungalow (NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE), but the rest of the farmstead now enjoys planning consent for conversion to eight dwellings with garages and garden areas allocated to each unit. In addition to the farmstead / development site, there is also a total of approximately 135 acres (55ha) of land which is available for sale in lots or as a whole. This comprises 44.9 hectares of good grassland, 5.42 hectares of mixed deciduous woodland and approximately 5 hectares of river bed included in the sale. There is also just over a mile of single bank fishing rights that are available with Lot 6.
Lot One - The Farmstead Building Development 2.1 Acres (0.84ha)
Full details of the consent are available on the Ribble Valley Borough Council planning portal - Application number 3/2021/0311. Briefly the consent will create eight new dwellings with a total Gross Internal Floor Area of 1,602m2 (17,244 sq ft) plus garages, courtyard and garden areas.
Property One Single storey property - 199m2 / 2,142 Sq Ft Property Two Duplex property - 157m2 / 1,690 Sq Ft Property Three Duplex property - 157m2 / 1,690 Sq Ft Property Four Duplex property - 189m2 / 2,034 Sq Ft Property Five Single storey property - 119m2 / 1,281 Sq Ft Property Six Duplex property - 204m2 / 2,196 Sq Ft Property Seven Duplex property - 271m2 / 2,917 Sq Ft Property Eight Duplex property - 306m2 / 3,294 Sq Ft
The Land - Excluding The Farmstead
The holding comprises a total area of approximately 136.68 acres (55.31ha) and is all registered with the Rural Payments Agency. There are approximately 110.9 acres (44.9ha) of good grassland, 13.4 acres (5.42ha) of mixed deciduous woodland and approximately 12.44 acres (5 ha) of river bed included in the sale.
Lot Two Grassland - 18.79 acres (7.6ha) Lot Three Grassland - 4.95 acres (2ha) Lot Four Grassland - 11.33 acres (4.586ha) Lot Five Grassland - 34.35 acres (13.903ha) Lot Six Grassland, Woodland & Fishing Rights 52.36 acres (21.19ha) Lot Seven Grassland - 11.32 acres (4.58ha)
Athertons Whalley 53 King Street Whalley Lancashire BB7 9SP Tel: 01254 828810 Athertons Blackburn 67 Revidge Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6JH Tel: 01254 673897
The majority of medical appointments and treatments undertaken on the NHS or privately are completed without any problems. However, there are occasions where errors are made due to negligence. The first thing to establish is whether medical negligence has occurred. So, what is medical negligence? If you have been injured or harmed by a GP, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, paramedic, consultant, or private clinician, you may have been the victim of medical negligence. There is a standard of care expected of medical professionals and, if they fall below this standard, they are likely to be negligent. Your health is the number one priority so the first thing you need to do if you feel your treatment has been negligent is to raise the issue with the person treating you. It is also perfectly acceptable to ask for a second opinion from another medical professional if you want it. If you have spoken to the person treating you and you’re still unhappy, you should make a written complaint. For a GP, your complaint should go to the GP surgery’s practice manager or, for NHS staff, you should make your complaint to the complaints department of the relevant NHS trust or hospital.
UNDERSTANDING
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
Errors made due to medical negligence can have a lasting impact on patients mentally and physically, and many of those affected have no idea where to turn or who to speak to, explains Holly Barnes, medical negligence expert at Farleys
If you choose to make an official complaint, you should always make it in writing, by email or recorded post. Never just telephone someone as you will have no record of what was said. You can find copies of the complaints process on the organisation’s website. If you’re unsure, ring them and ask them to send it to you. State in your letter that you are prepared to allow 14 days for an acknowledgement and 40 days for them to send you a response. When deciding what to say, try and step back from what has happened. Be clear but, more importantly, be precise. Some complaints may be about a number of things so make a list of all your complaints, putting them in order of importance. The simpler and clearer you make your complaint, the harder it will be for any professional to avoid answering your grievance. A medical negligence solicitor can guide you through the process for making a complaint as well as advise you on the possibility of making a claim for damages so it is important to speak to a legal specialist at the earliest opportunity. To bring a successful claim, you must prove, on the balance of probabilities that breach of duty has occurred and that it caused you to suffer injury. Your legal representative can discuss this in detail with you referring to your individual set of circumstances. You must show that the treatment or care received fell below the standard of a responsible body of medical practitioners in the relevant field of medicine. It must also be proved that the breach of duty caused or materially contributed to you suffering a worse outcome than you would have done if the breach of duty had not occurred. Most clinical negligence claims have a three-year time limit, which means that court proceedings must be issued (not just that the claim must be started) within three years of the injury or in some cases, three years from the date that you first became aware the injury was caused as a result of negligence. For cases involving children, the three-year time period starts from their 18th birthday. The investigative process at the start of a claim can be lengthy and therefore, it is advantageous to instruct legal representation as soon as possible and when the issues are fresh in your mind. n
Farleys has a team of experienced medical negligence solicitors based in Lancashire To discuss your case with a specialist please call 01254 368040, email: info@farleys.com or visit: www.farleys.com
CHARITY FOCUS
Live Ribble Valley takes a look at the many and varied charity projects that are taking place in towns and villages across the region
If you have any charity news please contact: jan.woolley@live-magazines.co.uk
LAST NIGHT OF THE RIBBLE VALLEY PROMS
During lockdowns many people relied on others to deliver essential services and above all the marvellous work of the NHS in dealing with Covid patients. The Ribble Valley Music Festival will pay tribute to these heroes of the pandemic with a very special Last Night of the Proms concert on 13th November – the eve of Remembrance Sunday at the Old School Rooms in Clitheroe. Celebrating the great British spirit which also prevailed in WWII, the evening will feature stories from veterans on the night. Music will be performed by the Championship Section Wingates Band including all the prom favourites. Entrance is £10 and all proceeds go to the Catholic Church and the Royal British Legion. Advanced booking is essential by calling 01254 384893. LABELS FOR CARES
Labels for Cares is proud to announce a partnership with luxury boutique brand Temperley London. The partnership will see Temperley London providing stock in a range of coats, dresses and other accessories over the coming years. Securing the partnership is a major coup for Labels and a fantastic addition to the charity, which aims to raise money by selling designer labels to buy cancer screening units for East Lancashire Healthcare Trust. Anthony Fairclough, co-founder of the Labels’ charity adds: “This is a big luxury brand and we see this as a clear sign of how far the charity has come to be recognised by a design house in London.” The Temperley London stock will be available from October at Labels for Cares at both the Ribble Valley store at the Wellsprings and in Burnley. The charity has already purchased two endoscopy equipment for adults and children.
NEW LIONS’ PRESIDENT
Retired businessman, community stalwart and charity fundraiser Ian Lloyd has been installed as the 37th president of Clitheroe Lions Club, taking over from Brian Alston at a ceremony at the Spread Eagle, Sawley. Ian was a founding member of the club in 1983 and was president in 1984. He was also awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship by Lions Clubs International in recognition of his services to the community. Over the years Ian has been an organiser and board member of the successful Clitheroe Food Festivals and chairman of Clitheroe 800, a year-long celebration marking 800 years of the building of Clitheroe Castle – the event raised thousands of pounds. Ian has also been an active member of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce for over three decades and was president for two years. LOCAL PRODUCER DONATES
Through funds raised from sales of Goosnargh Gin’s Hay Time, a Re-wild the Child project has secured educational resources to support visits for youngsters to learn about the special hay meadows in the Forest of Bowland AONB. Goosnargh Gin uses local, organic and sustainably grown botanicals from Bowland’s Coronation Meadows to produce their gins. The wildflower-rich meadows at Bell Sykes Farm in Slaidburn act as a living seedbank – one of the last unimproved flower-rich grasslands in Lancashire. During 2020, for every bottle of Hay Time gin sold, Goosnargh Gin donated £5 to Champion Bowland, raising £600 in total. Re-wild the Child, based near Abbeystead, is a grass roots project, raising funds and awareness for the rewilding of a wildflower meadow and providing opportunities for educational visits.
WHERE GUESTS ARE
EVERYTHING
The Everything Retreat is set to attract like-minded people who are in search of peace, tranquillity and pure, unadulterated luxury!
If you’re looking to escape to a retreat that will give you everything – then we’ve found the perfect, peaceful getaway! Taking shape in the heart of the Ribble Valley is a luxurious woodland hideaway with 12 cedarwood lodges featuring open plan living, warming log burners, crisp white linen, private hot tubs and floor to ceiling windows overlooking stunning views. The Everything Retreat is the vision of Louise Monk whose aim is to provide a tranquil space where couples and groups of friends immerse themselves in nature and the surrounding countryside and enjoy the ultimate in luxurious relaxation. With attention to detail key, the Everything Retreat is bang on target to launch in January with all the team looking forward to opening up the lodges, six of which are themed from Louise’s travels in the UK and abroad. The themed luxury lodges include: ITAMBE: Immerse yourself in an intimate African themed lodge and get a taste of the world’s second largest continent. This one-bedroom lodge is enriched with luxurious textures and traditional tribal prints.
SKALA: With crisp white walls, cosy blankets and neutral accessories, the Scandi style lodge is light, airy and minimalistic and outside, surrounded by beautiful fir trees. KOYA: Japanese-themed contemporary design, the Asian Zen is the most tranquil setting for the ultimate relaxed vacation. Outside the landscaping also reflects the Japanese theme. HUTTE: The perfect place to nestle down, and bursting with warm neutrals and fur accents, this lodge features parquet flooring and an Alpine ambience that is evident in both the interior and the surrounding landscape. BYRE: A truly picturesque and elegant stay, the immaculate heritage lodge will take you to a cosy place with thick rustic wood, country fabrics, rich velvet accents and romantic chandelier lighting. Outside is an old English garden featuring the associated traditional shrubs and plants. BOTHY: Featuring all the character of a traditional Scottish country lodge with tartan accessories and dark oak herringbone flooring. In addition to the six themed lodges within the beautifully landscaped grounds, are a
further six equally luxurious Signature lodges. On their arrival guests will be transported through the silent, peaceful woodlands to their accommodation where they have access to a unique concierge service that has been finely tuned to meet their needs. Whether that’s booking a table at a local inn or Michelin-starred restaurant, or having a breakfast hamper or dinner and champagne delivered to your door, the Everything team are happy to arrange it.
“As we are in the Ribble Valley, with all the fabulous food and artisan producers, we have been very keen to collaborate with local businesses,” says Louise. The Everything Retreat aims to bring likeminded people to the heart of the Ribble Valley to enjoy total rest and relaxation, serenity and peace. With planned walks, owl nesting and hedgehog boxes around the site, guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature in what is a stunning rural location. The Everything Retreat, which also welcomes small, well behaved dogs, is the perfect getaway to restore and re-connect. It is also a chance to indulge the senses, with nature rambles, dog walks through the countryside and enjoy breath-taking views from the comfort of your private terrace. All you have to do is sit back and relax – let Louise and her team at the Everything Retreat take care of you. n
THE EVERYTHING RETREAT IS A LUXURIOUS WOODLAND HIDEAWAY WITH CEDARWOOD LODGES FEATURING OPEN PLAN LIVING, WARMING LOG BURNERS AND PRIVATE HOT TUBS
Bookings for the Everything Retreat are being taken from mid-October 2021 onwards
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INHERITANCE CLAIMS
AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM
When someone dies those left behind often have a strong desire to seek expert legal advice and support to decide whether to bring or to defend a claim against the estate. Disputes concerning the administration or the distribution of trust funds or a deceased person’s estate are increasing. Reasons for this include: • The increase in property prices over recent years mean that estates are worth more than they ever have been historically. With more money at stake, the chances of a dispute are higher as more people are willing to challenge each other over the family assets. • People are now living longer, and this increase in life expectancy means that wills are being made and changed later in life. Doing this at an older age could lead to concerns that the testator might not have had the mental capacity to make their will, been the victim of undue influence or not known and approved of the contents of their will. John Lambe from Forbes Solicitors offers his advice on the rise in claims against estates and how to manage them
• Family life is becoming increasingly more complex than it has been previously.
Second marriages and relationships have led to more diverse family set-ups. For example, a second spouse and children from a previous marriage are both likely to expect to benefit from a will, even extended families who live away and don’t have much contact with the testator. • A greater expectation of being the beneficiary of an inheritance coupled with the economic climate means that relatives and dependants can feel disappointed with what they have inherited. Added to this is the increased cost of living and the reliance upon the bank of mum and dad.
TYPES OF CLAIM
The most common disputes involve arguments about the validity of a will or claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 to be made for persons who were excluded as beneficiaries or who did not receive as much as they had expected. Other claims concern disputes about how an estate or a trust is being administered.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Forbes are a nationally recognised law firm with a specialist team of solicitors who have a proven track record of successfully concluding all manner of contentious probate issues quickly and cost-effectively. Unless handled delicately, inheritance disputes can become drawn out affairs. That is why our priority is to drive disputes to a resolution as soon as possible and ideally without recourse to litigation. Often this is achieved via mediation were as your solicitor we can act as the negotiator will all the parties involved. With our approach, many cases are settled out of court, usually in under 12 months. We undertake complex and high value cases. We represent both claimants and defendants. This can be a very complicated area. Our team has real expertise. You can therefore be assured that you will receive the best quality expert advice and service. Nobody likes disputes, but the truth is they are part of life and at times are unavoidable. Do not be put off by concerns about costs. We offer a free, no obligation initial conversation. Thereafter, we try to be as flexible as possible when it comes to funding. We can discuss a range of price and payment options and often work on a no win, no fee basis. Do not put off having a conversation. We would be pleased to hear from you. n
If you have an issue you would like to discuss, contact John Lambe, Senior Associate by email: john.lambe@forbessolicitors.co.uk or call 0333 207 1130
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WORLD CLASS INNOVATION
With a brief to design the world’s fastest aero road bike, Ribble Cycles are proud to launch the all-new Ultra Road, created, manufactured and tested right here in Lancashire, writes Gail Bailey
It has been three years in the making but local company Ribble Cycles are proud to showcase their Ultra Road SL R.
“The design brief was simple – to create the fastest aero road bike in the world. Not just designed to be the fastest when tested in isolation, but the fastest in the real world,” explains Jamie Burrow Head of Product. Ribble Cycles’ CEO Andy Smallwood is very much product led and he’s all about challenging convention. The company are not afraid to explore new ground in the pursuit of developing a better performing product and this ethos is core to the culture at Ribble. The Ultra SL R is a groundbreaking showcase on the world stage, of a bike designed and built in Lancashire and retailed in the Ribble Valley and beyond. The Ultra Road has been created to be superfast, following an extensive and revolutionary research and development process of market-leading Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing and real-world analysis. Every aspect of the bike and rider performing in perfect aerodynamic harmony has been considered, to create a machine which has been optimised to give maximum aero advantage. “We started with a visual concept and tube profile shape ideas and then used CFD to modify each one of those tube sections into the perfect aerodynamic shape for the task,” explains Jamie.
“We always knew we could do it,” he adds. “We believed in the project from the very beginning and there was a real buzz and excitement within the team when we realised how we could innovate the design to create the world’s fastest road bike.” The key to the project was to design a bike that was quicker and would use less rider energy to get somewhere faster:
“What we suddenly realised was that no-one had ever looked at the handlebars. We created a bike and when tested digitally it was fast – but we lost the gains we made when we put a rider on it,” Jamie explains. “Thinking about why this was happening was when we had our ‘eureka’ moment. The handlebars are the first thing in front of the rider that hit the air – changing the shape of these, to create a wake, was the key factor to make the fastest road bike in the world.”
The handlebar shape was industry standard, in order to attach the brake lever and this limited the extremes of the shape. Ribble Cycles are solution focused and they then worked to design a direct mount brake lever, removing the limiting factor and therefore creating the shape needed: “We worked to manipulate the shapes, and the size of the shapes, using trial and error, until we got a solution that had an ergonomic design with aerodynamic technology. It’s been hard keeping this a secret for three years but as a team we did it and it’s a proud moment for us all.” With many famous riders owning a Ribble, Jamie Burrow himself, former US Postal Team member rode a Ribble from a young age: “I come from a cycling background with both my parents being former British champions and British record holders. I have been going to races for as long as I can remember,” he says. “My dad taught me how to assemble a bike when I was about five or six years old and I’ve always maintained that curiosity about how a bike works, and always searched for the small changes in design that can make a huge difference to performance.” Being an ex-professional rider means Jamie has not only the design skills but the depth of knowledge of what a cyclist needs from a bike, and this has been integral in the production of the Ultra. Crossing three centuries and still hand assembling bikes, Ribble Cycles maintains the same company ethos. It remains a local business, out performing on a global stage and continues to fly the flag proudly not only for British design, innovation and engineering but Lancashire too. n
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IN THE SADDLE
Last month saw the culmination of a year, if not years, of hard work and dedication as qualifying Pony Club members descended on Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire, for the National JCB Pony Club Championships, writes Joanne Conlon. Photography: Ultimate Images
Chipping Pony Club was delighted to have two members representing the branch at the JCB Pony Club Championships. Megan Conlon riding Balladeer Tiny Tempah competed in the Novice Show Jumping and Novice Eventing and Olivia Jones riding Drumaweel Ronan competed in the Novice Eventing.
The Championships cover many disciplines including show jumping, dressage, eventing, polocrosse, polo, mounted games and tetrathlon. Riders and horses camp for many days enjoying the environment of camaraderie, hope, excitement and sometimes a sprinkle of disappointment as there can only be one winner.
Megan and Balladeer Tiny Tempah finished a fabulous second place in the eventing.
Megan commented: “It was a privilege to represent Chipping Branch. I have been a member for 11 years and this has been a lifetime goal. The cross country was challenging and long and I was delighted to finish in the time with no penalties. I’ve had my horse for four years and worked hard to compete at this level. The result is a fabulous end to my summer.” n
If you’d like to know more about Pony Club, and in particular Chipping Branch, please contact the District Commissioner Joanne Conlon 01200 445143 or email: chipping@pcuk.org
DREAM TICKET TO HOYS
A team of young riders and their ponies from Blackburn and District Pony Club are set to appear at the Horse of the Year Show
Six gifted young riders and their trainer Elaine Barker DC of Blackburn and District Pony Club have made local history by qualifying as one of only six teams across the country, for the Prince Phillip Cup Mounted Games Competition, which is held over five days at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) this month. The riders and their ponies are Aaron Kelly (11) and his pony Charlie, Grace Wallis (12) and Misty, Olivia Kelly (12) and Grace, Taryn Barker, (13) and Eddie, Will Atkinson (14) and Bella, Millie Wildbore (14) and Come On. Each year over 300 pony clubs nationwide compete in several rounds of competition to qualify for one of the places. Riders require athletic ability, riding skills, hand-to-eye coordination, determination, perseverance, a competitive spirit and an ability to work together with other riders and a willingness to help one another – making it one of the most engaging Pony Club disciplines to watch. Trainer Elaine says: “For the riders and ponies, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, experiencing how the determination, grit and hard work they have put in to achieve the dream of a HOYS ticket feels when they ride out in front of 15,000 people.”
EXCITING PROSPECT
A 12-share syndicate has been launched for Snowy Clouds, which has sparked a lot of interest, writes Highclere’s Jason Fildes
We are very excited to be able to launch a new National Hunt syndicate to own Snowy Clouds who will be trained by Nicky Richards at Greystoke in Cumbria.
Nicky had been on the lookout for a horse for Highclere for a while and he thinks he’s found a cracker for us.
He is the five-year-old grey son of Cloudings who was trained by ex-jockey Brian Harding to dead heat in his only run in a point-to-point. The other horse in the dead heat was Another Brown Bear, owned by the Barlows from Cheshire, who has since been sent to Nicky Henderson at Lambourn and is the subject of very good reports.
Snowy Clouds was one of a number of store horses (young horses being brought along before their racing careers start) and was looked after by Brian for three-time Grand National winning owner Trevor Hemmings, but when Trevor decided to sell 70 per cent of his string via a dispersal sale earlier this year, the store horses were sold too. Brian and Nicky didn’t want to lose Snowy Clouds, so they contacted Highclere. I was delighted when I saw the horse for the first time a couple of weeks ago and, not wanting to miss out on him, did the deal straight away. Nicky has kept a leg in him, and we have bought the other 75 per cent.
We have launched a 12-share syndicate at £6,950 per share, to include the purchase of the horse and all the first year’s racing and training costs. I’m pleased to say there has been lots of interest, so I think we’ll have sold out by the end of the week!
Having already won his point-to-point, Nicky is going to send him hurdling straight away with his first run probably going to be in November. Like his famous half-brothers, Many Clouds and Vintage Clouds, his future will lie over fences so we will expect him to be Novice Chasing in the autumn of next year.
This will be Highclere’s first horse to be trained at the Richards’ historic Greystoke yard, near Penrith in Cumbria. It is an absolutely beautiful part of the world, only 10 miles from Lake Ullswater and the Northern Lake District with spectacular views and superb hotels. It is a lovely place to come for a short break – to include a stable visit, of course!
Nicky is as straight as they come and he wouldn’t have offered us this opportunity to buy Snowy Clouds if he didn’t think he would be ‘a proper hoss’. He’s from an excellent family and we think he’s terrific value.
If you are interested and would like to see Snowy Clouds, Nicky and the yard, we have arranged a stable visit on Tuesday 5th October at 11am to be followed by lunch in the Boot and Shoe pub in Greystoke. All welcome but please let us know in advance if you are coming, for lunch numbers. n
Highclere – Jason Fildes 01200 444622 07721 311778 jason@highclere.co.uk highclereracing.co.uk
LUXURY LODGES FOR SALE
As I write this month’s column I’m recovering from a rare bout of gout – please don’t laugh, it’s really not funny. The only consolation is that I have my meds – I couldn’t cope with a 45-minute wait on the phone to my surgery followed by a debate with the receptionist, a c all back a day later to be triaged by a nurse and finally, a locum calling me to ask why he was calling me in the first place! What has happened to having a face-to-face with your doctor? This worries me greatly and surely can’t be the way forward – how have you found seeing your GP?
Aquick update on the Mumbai-style pavements of Clitheroe – I’m told that by next month we may well have a timeline for the commencement of work. I’m becoming more and more cynical so let’s see.
On a positive note, I read that Clitheroe Police Station is to re-open. Let’s hope it’s manned by serving officers and not civilians and when is Longridge to re-open? Sounds like we may also need extra patrols in Whalley with the recent unacceptable behaviour by delinquent local youths. I’m a zero-tolerance kind of a guy when it comes to crime.
I’ve had a couple of mails this month from readers about the number of new homes being built here in the Ribble Valley. Sadly, I think the fight to contain this is long over and compounded by a central government White Paper encouraging more builds. I can’t see how our feeble and very late neighbourhood plan would cut the mustard. I’m also bemused by the four or five million pounds given to RVBC as a new homes bonus by government over the past five years – could that be part of the reason for the unrelenting build programme? I’ve had various meetings with local and county councillors this month. One new topic of discussion is I’m told, an appalling report on climate change policy. Once again very late and two-and-a-half years in the making. The content appears very weak on key areas such as sustainable growth emissions (Ribble Valley has very poor air quality) and protecting the natural environment. This sounds ridiculous if you consider parts of the Ribble Valley are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the importance of tourism on our local economy. I’m told the report concentrates more on ‘bulbs and batteries’ and changes to aspects of the council’s operations. This is huge and yet again appears to be a poor effort from our elected councillors and officers. I was shown some shining examples of great reports from other local councils such as Wyre and Fylde – put pressure on your councillors to be accountable for this. I’ve pushed hard for information on events to excite both residents and tourists in the run up to Christmas. There is so little on any government or tourism websites and it appears the private sector is once again leading the dance. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a reply from the RV tourism officer in time for this deadline.
Ialso met the leader of the council Stephen Atkinson and had a lively exchange – Cllr Atkinson is going to set out his vision in an interview in our January issue, when he will announce new capital projects and a host of exciting events for the year ahead – one for us all to look forward to! n
Live Magazines’ Tedd Walmsley asks why it’s so difficult to get a face-to-face appointment with a GP, he questions why we have a new-build programme that is so unrelenting and looks forward to hearing about forthcoming events in the year ahead
Let me know what you think about this month’s topics and anything else you want me to discuss in November – remember what’s really in short supply is common sense and integrity. The views above are my own and I’d be delighted to get some replies to my questions and will report back on any progress and positive outcomes. tedd.walmsley@live-magazines.co.uk TM @TeddWalmsley
