C i ALL TYPES OF


KEYS CUT QUICK SERVICE AT .


Clitheroe THEO WILSON and SONS LTD 4 and 7 York St, Clithcroc. Tel. 22688.


Swiss borrow Ribble valley regalia


1 11L Kibble Valiev Council's new regalia will be going to Suil/erlaml in April — as an inhibit in a trade fair.


The Council lias agreed to


;i rniiic-t from the Design i and Keseareh C entre for the 1


(.old, Silver and Jewellery | lmlu>tries for the loan of


(be four chains of office and : mace for the Swiss Indus- \ tries l-'air at Basic.


j


1 he regalia, which was ’ ollieially handed over to the


council by the High Sheriff of Lancashire, C'ol. I). A. S. Houghton, last week, will tic auay from Clithcroc from April 10th to *23rd. It will probably be used to form pan of tlie British display staged by the Department of- trade and Industry.


agreed to a Policy and Re­ sources Committee recom­ mendation that it should be made clear to the organisers, and at the exhibition itself, that the regalia is loaned by courtesy of the Kibble Valley Council.


Council members have


to the council that the re­ galia uilt have full in­ surance cover and every care will be taken during transit.


Assurance has been given t fpj? I) & A C -’ .1 r “j! A MERRY


CHRISTMAS TO OUR


READERS Your next edition of Llie


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times will be published a. week on T h u r s d a y — January 2nd.


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SQUEEZE Rural areas need help to cushion travel bill


THE BIG PETROL


that lie would ask the next meeting of the Ribble Val­ ley Planning Committee — oh January 9th- — to make direct representation to the Government in an attempt to get some redress lor rural dwellers. Coun. Fleming said that


he would also stress tlicir problems to the area’s three MPs Mr David Walder iClitheroe). Mr Charles Fletcher Cooke (Darwen), and Mr Burnaby Drayson (Skipton) — with a request for them to raise the mat­ ter in the House oi Commons. 1 shall be moving a


PEOPLE in the Ribble Valley who are being “squeezed from both ends” bv increased transport costs and lower wages might have to consider moving to the towns as a result of increased petrol prices, a Ribble Valley councillor warned this week. Coun. Bill Fleming said


able to continue living in the Ribble Valley.


ing that we. as councillors, ought to make direct repre­ sentation to tlie Govern­ ment on behalf of the people who live in our area.


" It is my personal feel­


situation is being appraised by the County authorities at the moment. "Bus services to the dis­


“ Tlie public transport


tricts are dwindling, and are non-existent ill many cases, yet the fares keep on going up.


resolution at the planning meeting expressing our con­ cern a t the disproportionate way in which such petrol increases affect districts like the Ribble Valley," said Coun. Fleming. •• In many cases, people have to travel long dis­


there is no concession for these people, it can make a big impact on their


and Backburn and even further afield, and, since


tances to work. "Many go to Burnley


we are being squeezed from both ends,” added Coun. Fleming.


"And wages in rural areas arc lower as well, so


tax rebates to those who have to travel long dis­


The question of giving


cidered in the south west of England, but he did not know whether this was the answer for which they were searching.


tances to work is being con- Rates


personal budget. Coun. Fleming said lie


: warned' that ratepayers could l>e in for further in­


Coun. F l em in g »Lo


had expressed similar con­ cern at previous increases in the price of fuel, but steep rises such as this latest one could mean that some people might not be


creases because of the petrol crisis.


“This is a widespread district and fuel for the


be very concerned about. I t is going to mean a dras. tic reduction in the stand­ ard of living of rural dwel­ lers. I am sure that I will get a lot of support from my fellow councillors when we discuss this at the plan­ ning meeting." said Coun. Fleming, the committee’s deputy chairman. Ribble Valley Chief Exe­


council vehicles needed to .service it will obviously have a considerable effect on the rates. “This whole matter is something wc have got to


cutive Mr Michael Jackson also expressed concern over the likely effect of the petrol price spiral. " I t could affect the whole pattern of life in the Valley,” he raid. Shopkeepers in the towns


save a few pence and have a wider choice of goods.


to tlie Ribble Valley to visit or to dine although this could work the other way, bringing some people into the valley who would otherwise have gone further afield." Mr Jackson also agreed


" Fewer people mnv come


with Coun. Fleming that petrol increases were likely to be reflected in the rates. “The policies and planning control people have to make long journeys and the petrol has t-o be bought just the same as for private motoring."


agriculture or for the Fvldc Water Unit." said Mr Gaze, “ Young married people who are also trying to cope with a mortgage soon won’t be able to afford to


they can manage,** added Mr'Gaze. But parish councillor Mr lames Leedham, proprietor


live in rural areas." '* I just don’t know how


of the garage at Dunsop Bridge, w^« of the opinion that :notor»*i> were being


a little apathetic over the uetrol increases.


prices on Friday and during the first day noticed no dif­ ference in trade. Neither aid any of his customers grumble about the higher fuel costs. " Nobody went mad. Out


Mr Leedham put up his


it is as simple as that. People have to keep on buying it. The increases may even do the nibble Valley some good in the tourist trade. People can come here from Manchester, say, rather than travelling all the way to the Lake District." Mr Leedham is lucky, as


were likely to feel the pinch when customers from the villages could no longer afford to travel in order to


here we have either to lay up our car or buy petrol —


rew's Church. Slaidbum, the Rev. G. H. Gaze, reiterated the fact that those who have to travel long dis­ tances to work would be the hardest hit. “ ';ot everyone in the nibble Valley works in


The Rector of Si. And­


still out and about in the town, ably assisted by Utile John, a shaggy Shetland pony which appeared to revel in the role of Rudolph’s stand-in. Santa toured the town in a trap packed full of


RUDOLPH Hie rcil-nosed reindeer couldn’t make it to Clithcrnc on Saturday. But Fa titer Christmas was


Christmas promotion staged l>\ the firm of F. A. South, of.KiUg Line.


goodies. The journey was


,vear-old Elizabeth Kay and her sister Jayne 16), of New House Farm, Chaigley, were there to offer assistance. Lilzabeth was at the reins


I.iltle John’s owners, eight-


Kav, was also there to give a hand. Father Christmas had a


fairv with hmi, too—student teacher Miss Janet Simpson (22), of Ciishurn. On their tour round the


and Jayne was busy helping Santa, while bad Mr Allan


busy streets, Santa and his assistants handed out bal­ loons a»d sweets to children. He later returned to his grotto.


South’s has staged such a stunt, and manager Mr


It is the first time that


Terry Pickersgill was very pleased with the response from the public. Little John's Christmas


Accident


outing was a change from his usual occupation, for Elizabeth and Jayne usually drive their trap in shows and competitions.


TRADERS PREPARE FOR LATE SPREE


LOCAL shopkeepers are bracing themselves for a last - minute spending spree today to end one of their busiest - ever Christmases.


jammed with traffic on Saturday as shoppers com­ bined Christmas and week­ end buying. But today is likely to be just as busy, as housewives


Clitheroe streets were


stock up with provisions to last them until Saturday, for many shops will not be open until then.


rkcommf.xhation’


far as smaller garage owners go. in that — with four pumps and a brisk through-trade — he can afford to buy fuel in 4,000- gallon orders, effectively beating the surcharge on smaller deliveries.


Group takes on ‘a dirty job’


IF YOU want to work off that bloated after-Christmas feeling, then the answer could be to join Whalley Young Ornithologists in a conservation project start- 30th, at a pond on a


ing on Monday, December Whalley farm.


The pond, once a lodge for


a carpenter, fell into disuse about 40 years ago.


The stream flowing into it w i s h i « ! 0


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happiness Christmas


you all the long-lasting of an ohl-fashionecl


shared with family and friends.


Heartfelt thanks for your tinned loyalty and goodwill


from


MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ALL DEPARTMENTS


BLACKBURN COOPERATIVE


con-


was diverted, and gradually it has become full of rubbish, weeds, rushes and sludge.


Local YOC secretary the I


Rev. J. R. Butcher has ap-1 proached the Save the Vil­ lage Pond Campaign, and it is hoped to have their sug­ gestions early in spring.


loose rubble and other easy rubbish. As the work will be dirty,


wet and rough, old clothes, wellingtons and an old pair of gloves are essential.


SOCIETY LTD ,;theroe District


an assurance that helpers will not be asked to do heavy lilting or anything dan­ gerous, though he advises having a tetanus injection for protection.


However, Mr Butcher gives Young people who have


their parents' permission will be welcome to join the


I


group, and the help of older people, too, would be appre­ ciated.


u.TILDREN of St Mary’s


A TALK on various aspect.-: of auctioneering was given to Clitheroe Young Farmers by Mr Pallister.


School, Chipping, took part In their annual service oi carols, readings and a Nativity mime in St Mary's


Church on Sunday. • Solos were sung by Eliza­


beth Gomall, Kathryn Bolt, Michael Slater, John Moon, Helen Wells and Mary Pres­ ton. Tile main roles in the


I .


infants’ tableau we.e taken by Michael F o r s h a v (Joseph), Anne Preston (Mary) and Nicola Kenyon (Angel Gabriel). Kings were Joint Bailey, Mark Leary


.ad Mark Slater, and their Utendants Simon Orook, Andrew Preston and Martin Dewhurst. The children were trained by (lie staff. Headmaster


Mr B. Melhng played the


organ, and parish priest Pr F. Duggan afterwards con­


ducted a short service of b o n e d h 't :,‘,'»


DRAUGHT BEER available from slock


galls. Theakstons Bitter £6.12 2 galls Lees Bitter £2.72 + 77p dep.


In the meantime they ad­ vise a start on cleaning out


easli tills have been ringing merrily for the -past fev weeks, and their fears that inflation might curb spend­ ing have not been home out.


At Whiteside's, wherr


trade in wine and spirits i booming, Mr John Ruriiton said: "Our sales are a= brisk as ever, and the buy­ ing pattern seems to be the


same as usual.” At Theo's ironmongers.


Mr T. J. B. Kilner said they


Chamber of Trade has recommended its members who normally close for half a day on Wednesday to take Christinas Day, Boxing Day and Friday, aild also New Year's Day. Shops which normally close for a full day on Wednesday are ex­ pected to close for an addi­ tional day on January 2nd. Traders have found their


Clithcroe and District


:his year, but this had not been the case. “ It is in the fancy goods department


bad expected practical gifts :o have been more popular


whet her t rade generally would be down, due to the economic circumstances, but the effect seems to have been rather the reverse. People seem to be cheering themselves up by buying fancy goods." Cowg ill 's stationers,


that sales have risen most noticeably," he said. "We h a d wondered


Clitheroe chemist said: “Our customers' spending is as great as ever for the time of year. Trading is generally verv satislactory, with a last-minute influx due


A spokesman lor a today."


ing better than C"nr this year, according to hunt


Humorous books are sell­


owner of the Kaydee book­ shop, Mrs Betty Dewhurst. "Last year there were power cuts and that affected out­ trade. but no one seems to be short of cash this Christ­


Chtheroc. have haj to take on extra stair to cope. Com­ mented managing director Mr John Cowgill: "Not only have we been busier thaii ever, blit it seems that lieople storied Christmas shopping much earlier than normal. We arc estreating another rush today. People are certainly spending as much as ever.” At Aspden's cycle and


”ndio shop. Mr Barrie \spden considered trade ■


middle of the road prices— -adios and so on. he said. "Our main problem has been


’ttile reasonable. People re mostly buying goods at


business has been brisk. Said Mr Peter Hargreaves, of C. R. Hargreaves the grocers. Parson Lane: “We have been busy for the past two months. We are working to full capacity, both on the


'otting hold of supplies." On the food side. too.


grocery retail side and in our catering section."


mas." Mrs Dewhurst added that


ever. CUSTOMERS


again among Christmas gift favourites, according to Mr Stanley Morton, whose Moor Lane shop has had its share of customers in the past few


Watches and jewellery are


lias been no mass exodus to winter holiday venues by local people. Said Mr Harry Tee of Altham's Travel Services: "Most people seem to prefer Christmas at home, although we have handled quite a few bookings from people travelling to visit relatives." Local industry, as usual,


da vs.Despite the weather, there


the toy department was. predictably, doing as well ns


to former mayor


A FORMER Mayor of Ctitheroe, Mr Wil liam Sharpies (70i, of Balmoral Avenue, Clitheroe, was ad­ mitted t0 Blackburn Royal


Infirmary with a broken leg on ' Saturday evening


after being involved in an accident with a car. I t happened at a poorly lit


and Til dvertiser T | ^ ^ _ US. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1974


N°‘ 46'9 Price 5p


To Old and New Friends We Extend Sincere Good Wishes For—


CHRISTMAS AND THE


NEW Y EA R FRED READ & CO LTD


9 MARKET PLACE, CLITHEROE. Telephone 22562.


hoof for Santa I


Neighbours volunteer to cook


Christmas dinner


CHRISTMAS dinner for Mr


and Mrs John Stanier, of Green Drive. Clithcroe.


tric cooker on Sunday, and Mr Stanier, t e l e p h o n e manager for the Blackburn area, has been searching for a replacement. If he can’t find a new


could be rather a makeshift affair this year. A fire destroyed their elec­


cooker in time, neighbours have volunteered to cook the Stumers’ Christmas fare. As a last resort, the family has a small cooker in their caravan, which they keep outside their home. So whatever happens, Mr


some damage to kitchen fit­ tings. was dealt with by Clitheroe Fire Brigade.


FIRST chairman cl the newly-formed Bashall Eaves and Great Minion Parish Council is Mr Henry Back­ house, of Clough Bottom, Bashall Eaves. Mr Backhouse, who is 49,


FARMER LEADS COUNCIL


and a farmer, was elected at the councils inaugural meeting at Bashall Eaves School on Thursday. Mi- Austin Porter, of


Stanier can be sure tVat hi.s “ goose " will be ccoked. Tlie ff \ which also caused


Orchard Cottage. Great Mitton, was elected vice- chairman ana Mr Henry Bargh. of Horse Hey Farm, Bashall Eaves, was appoin­


ted clerk. The meeting was opened by Mr J. L. ‘Ruflley, chief


administrative officer for the Ribble Valley Council.


Mrs Santa


IN these days of women’s lib. it was perhaps no sur­ prise when Father Christ­ mas turned out to be Mother Christmas at Chipping Play­ group’s party. But it didn’t make a


tinuous process plant, it is business as normal with em­ ployees taking staggered


he closed for most of the holiday fortnight and virtu­ ally all deliveries will cease today. recommencing on


will be functioning normally but the sales department will


January 2nd. Nearby, at Tarmac Road-


area close at lunchtime to­ day and reopen on Friday. They will also be closed on New Year's Day.


2nd. Bank branches in the


stone Holdings, workers went home on December 18th and return on January


THESE OFFERS ONLY FOR 2 WEEKS OF SALE


"A!! reductions from recognised London Fashion Houses"


Starts FRIDAY, DEC. 27th ’


closed on Sunday for a fort- ] night, and during this time j cleaning and rattling is to | be carried out.


The Ribblesdale Pool i


Saturday for a week. The j cinema reopens on Monday j and there will be a matinee on New Year's Day.


The Civic Hall closed o n . j


has a variety of ways to cope with the Christmas break A number of firms, including Bowker Bros and Atkinson's, closed on Friday


and hotels have extensions until midnight tonight and to 11-30 pan. on Boxing Day. They will also be open until one o'clock on New Year's morning.


And they came bearing gifts... Most local public houses ’ I


Reduced from £6.99 to £4.99, etc. Knee Length and Short DRESSES


TREVIRA TROUSERS All colours and sizes


Reduced from £7.75 to £4.99, etc.


Examples of reductions— From £46.00 to £39.99 From £27.99 to £19.99


Reductions from £3.50 to £1.99 £4.50 to £2.99 and £9.50 to £7.99


Knee'Calf Length SKIRTS


Reductions from £17.50 to £14.99 £21.00 to £16.99. etc.


FUN FUR |ACKETS (Only a few left ! !)


Fabulous Reductions in KNITWEAR


SUPER QUALITY POLO NECKS, V NECKS & COWL NECKS Reduced from £2.99 to £2.49


Tiger M y


32 Castle Street, Clitheroe. Tel. 25009


Fabulous Fashion Velvet and Trcvira SUITS


opening on January 2nd. At Castle Castings, which closed on Friday, it's back to work next Monday, and then oft again on New Year's Day. At the town's TCI. a con­


and reopen on January 2nd. All branches of Trutex close at midday today, re­


spot near the railway cross­ ing on Eshton Terrace. Mr Sharpies was on his way home after spending the evening at Pendle Club, where lie enjoys a game of billiards.


scrap of difference to the children, who eagerly col­ lected their gifts of a crayoning book and coloured pencils. About 20 children attended


tlxe party in St Mary’s Old School, enjoying games and, tea with ice cream.


holidays. The Ribble Cement works i


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