Issue 15 Winter 2014

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Local sports clubs often go un-recognised for their talent and contribution to sport in the community, but one local club, Nelson Ladies Hockey Club, has been proudly supporting and nurturing the talent of the future since it was formed in 1968.Celebrating over 45 years of hockey in East Lancashire, we look back at the clubs season and highlights as well as showcasing some of the team’s current players that are the driving force of hockey excellence in the region.

Founding member of the club, Carole Pickles is still a very ardent fan and although now retired from the sport she still turns up to watch the team every now and again, including some games last season which show some impressive results.

• Individual detatched bungalow

• 5 Bedrooms

• Master bedroom with en-suite

• Superb garden and decking area to rear

• Offroad parking for several vehicles

Barnoldswick RoadHigherford£385,000

• Stunning barn conversion

• 3 Double bedrooms all with en-suite

• Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room

• Double garage, secure gardens

• Rural, idyllic and tranquil location

Sabden Fold Old BarnNewchurch in Pendle£395,000

• Quirky semi-detached house

• Former school house, village location

• 2 Reception rooms, cellar, kitchen, utility, wc

• 3 Bedrooms, one with fitted furniture

• 4 Piece bathroom, gardens, garage

Church SquareWorsthorneOffers around £225,000

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Lower Wellhead FarmNewchurch in Pendle

• Substantial 5 Bedroom detached farm

• 4 Stables, tack room, views

• Substantial garage, 4 reception rooms

• Includes approximately 5 acres of land

• Stabling, tack room, garage and parking

£600,000

Thornyholme HallRoughlee

• Grade II listed building

• Located in Pendle Witch Country

• Modernised and extended

• 2 Acres, double garage

• 4 Bedrooms, superb dining and kitchen

£495,000

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Higher Admergill BarnBlacko

• Stunning 4 Bedroom barn conversion

• Elevated position with views

• Many features yet contemporary feel

• En-suite, fabulous kitchen, garage

• Open plan lounge/dining

£525,000

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There are a number of positive signs in the housing market and we are certainly seeing an increase in activity and more properties coming on board. Some estate agents believe that along with a buoyant housing market can come rash purchasing decisions from buyers who feel that they need to view and offer on a property quickly in order to secure it. However, with the improvement in the property market we have actually seen a marked change in buyers’ attitudes but it is with an increase in savvy buyers who know how to get the property they want and quickly, which means that speedy viewings aren’t necessarily a bad thing.

I would certainly agree that the way in which people view properties has changed dramatically in recent years with homebuyers now having access to a wealth of information, including floor plans and virtual tours, at their fingertips from the internet. Consequently buyers are more informed on the property prior to their arrival at a viewing and as there is so little time in their working lives, they are really just looking for the right ‘feeling’ they will get if the house is right for them when they walk through the door. However, that ‘right feeling’ has to be backed by an objective view and that is why having a private survey

is vital. Unlike a mortgage company who simply puts a superficial ‘value’ to the property in question, an independent surveyor will guide you to a more realistic outcome. They will ensure you are armed with the right information so decisions are based on fact rather than being led by the heart and this avoids many pitfalls and unnecessary disappointment further down the line.

The majority of homebuyers say they know within the first sixty seconds of entering a property if it is right for them and this makes many house viewings a very quick process. It may be controversial to some, but I don’t think this is a bad thing, as along with the in-depth research many buyers do before the viewing, any maintenance issues within the property would become apparent during the survey and mortgage valuation processes, which pose as safety checks for any buyer. In my experience, today’s buyers are happy to offer on a property safe in the knowledge that their survey and searches will throw up any problems further down the sales process and they would rather secure their ‘dream’ property in the early stages, rather than lose out to other eager buyers; even after a sixty second viewing.

Petty’s has strengthened its survey team once more with the appointment of Chartered Surveyor, David Moss. Formerly of Harris and Moss, David has been a well-known figure on the residential property scene in Burnley for many years and has come out of part time retirement to support the team during a period of rapid growth.

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Petty’s adds to it’steam once more...

DAVID PUTS HIS SPIN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A SURVEY...

David said: “Petty’s is a buoyant business and when the opportunity arose to join them to help take this growth even further forward, I just couldn’t resist. It is a great opportunity to join the team at a very exciting time and I am looking forward to playing my part in carving out continued success for the firm.”

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• Extending to approximately 3,560 square foot

• Flexible family accommodation

• Idyllic and tranquil semi-rural setting

• Private parking and double garage

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• Stunning elevated townhouse

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloaks

• Lounge with bay window

• Open plan dining kitchen with appliances

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Manchester RoadBarnoldswickOffers Over £150,000

• Refurbished mid terrace

• 2 Reception rooms, modern kitchen

• 3 Bedrooms (including attic), modern bathroom

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• Excellent purchase for first time buyer

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• Stunning modern detached house

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• Lounge open to dining room, kitchen

• 3 Bedrooms, ensuite, family bathroom

• Lovely landscaped garden, drive

Aspen GroveEarby£184,950

Paul Yates is an alfresco chef with a lifetime’s experience

cooking on barbecues. As ‘Que Fresco Ltd’ Paul travels

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also cures and hot smokes his own range of ‘made in

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There are essentially four types of barbecue that allow you to cook indirectly:

• Kettle barbecue – Put the hot coals to one side of the barbecue and place the turkey on the food rack at the other side.

• Kamado (e.g. Primo or Big Green Egg) – Insert the plate setter to separate the fire from the turkey

• Gas grill with lid – As with the kettle barbecue, just place the turkey over to one side and only ignite the burners on the opposite side

• Offset smoker – Here the firebox is in a different area to the food rack so this beast is designed specifically for the purpose of indirect cooking.

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