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Lancashire enterprise wins national recognition! Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Countryside Alliance AwardsThe Ribble Valley Food Trail has won a “Highly Commended” prize at the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards finals in London. A team from Ribble Valley Borough Council accepted the commendation in the Enterprise category. The Food Trail claimed the North West regional title in February, propelling it into the national final where it was up against 11 other regional winners from across England, Wales and Scotland. The Awards were announced at a House of Lords reception on 18th March.
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The 2008 Countryside Alliance Award winners for the North West Print E-mail
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Countryside Alliance Awards Four local businesses are celebrating winning North West regional titles in the Countryside Alliance Awards and will now vie for a national title against winners from the rest of Britain.

The Countryside Alliance Awards celebrate the skills, produce, traditions and enterprise of the countryside through the characters who work so hard to make it tick. The Awards are run across 12 UK regions, with each region’s winners then going forward to the national finals, which will be held at the House of Lords in London on 18th March. Regional finalists were announced late in 2008, judging then took place and the winners have now been declared:


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North West regional Awards finalists Print E-mail
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Countryside Alliance Awards The regional finalists for the Countryside Alliance Awards have now been announced, so read on to see if your favourite has made the cut and celebrate the best of the region. Judging will now take place, and regional winners will be announced in the New Year. Overall UK winners will be revealed at a House of Lords reception on 18th March 2009.
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March through Brough to save the Post Office Print E-mail
Monday, 14 April 2008
On Saturday 26th april at 10.30am a march will take place through Brough, ending at the threatened Post Office, to show support for its continued surivial. The will be a historical dressing up theme to show the existence of the Post Office for nearly 150 years! Please come along if you can - contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

 
Whitfield Clay Shoot - 3 and 4th May 2008 Print E-mail
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
‘High Birds In May’
The Annual Whitfield Clay Shoot
Saturday May 3rd Sunday May 4th 2008

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Prizes for every stand

Perpetual trophy for highest overall team score

Pool shoot - Pay out every 10 entries

Bar    Trade stands    Snacks  

Cartridges for sale FIBRE ONLY
Penalty points if plastic wads are used

SEMI AUTO SHOTGUNS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT

10 Simulated Game Flushes
                         
1    Driven grouse (55)        The snipe bog (50)               
2    Driven partridge (55)        The rough shoot (50)                  
3    Bolting rabbit (50)        Woodcock  (50)                                   
4    High pheasant (50)          Teal  (50)      
5    Sporting wildfowl (55)          Pigeon (55)                       
     
Entry fee just £280 per team of 4

Start: 9:00am (Please arrive early) Stands shut down: 4.00pm                                                            

For further information please contact:

George Ridley     t O1434 684683  m 0771 4814240           This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stuart Maughan     t 01434 345250  m 0780 2436028
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