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A SEPTEMBER opening is on the cards for the Moorcock Hotel, Wad- dington Fell, which was virtually destroyed by fire just over two months ago.


■Joint owner Mr John Dood-


son this week told the Adver­ tiser and' Times he had high hopes of the hotel being rebuilt and back in business by the end of September.


by architect Mr David Sun­ derland, of Parker, Hey and Rushworth, Clitheroe, have been submitted to the Ribble Valley Council and Chief Assistant Planning Officer Mr Peter Johnston said although consultations were still pro­ ceeding, the plans would be considered for full planning


Extensive plans, drawn up


approval in the near future. Provided the council gives


the go-ahead, a new Moorcock will rise out of the ashes of the . old one over the summer months.


carbon-copy of its ill-fated predecessor, although accord­ ing to Mr Doodson the new structure will be ‘‘less bitty and will have a more balanced look about it.”


' The hotel is to be almost a


and his partner,. Mr Anthony Poole, of Arden Hall, Accring­ ton, have gone to great pains to ensure the Moorcock — originally an 18th century coaching inn — regains the olde worlde charm which made it famous throughout the north.


. The architects, Mr Doodson


One of its most notable fea­ tures — the dark wood Tudor-


style facade which was built in the 1930s but was completely destroyed in the blaze — will again be an outstanding characteristic of the. new Moorcock.


fire to destroy most of the hotel, but luckily the bal­ lroom, kitchens, laundry and various other minor store rooms were not affected.


It took only hours for the


a part of the hotel which escaped damage and can sur­ vey the scene as the Moorcock regains its former glory.


Mr Doodson is now living in “All the damaged parts


have been demolished and the site is now ready for work to start,” he said.


include seven bedrooms accommodating about 14 guests — the same as before


The plans for the hotel


— but, with rcspacingi each bedroom will this time have its own private bathroom. The bar will be slightly


la rg e r than it was and Clitheroe magistrates have already passed the parts of the plans which concern them. Inside, the hotel will be vir­


tually unchanged, oak beamed ceilings being one of the main features there. When it comes to the day to


day running of the hotel, Mr Doodson and Mr Poole have some new ideas in store. “I think in this day and age


we have To be a little more realistic about what the hotel should offer. We will be try­ ing to match a decent choice of menu with people’s pockets, rather than providing very expensive meals that only the wealthy can afford," said Mr Doodson.


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“THE GYPSY BARON” presented last week by the Calderstones Revue, and Dramatic Society was very well received by appreciative audience s for the show, a gay colourful production, abounds in the sort of “hummable” tunes beloved by amateur theatre audi­ ences.


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dialogue corny, but this is re a lly unimportant and merely provides an excuse for Johann Strauss’s immortal melodies.


The story is trivial and the


of Sandar, played with confi­ dence and ability, speaking distinctly and singing tune­ fully, but he hardly presented the picture of the romantic musical comedy hero, and his portrayal would have bene­ fited from a little more verve and dash.


John Smith, in the title role


vivacious Saffi, but hadn’t a great deal to do except sing, which she did with sweetness and clarity, and her duet with John Smith “Dare I believe my heart” (better known perhaps with the lyric “One day when we were young) was probably the best number in the show.


Ann Howarth was a sweet


hard with the most unpromis­ ing material, but they were given the opportunity to shine in the musical numbers, with Terry Barber giving an excel­ lent performance as the Mayor, supported by Mavis Crabtree as Mirabelle and Philip Armitage-as Otto.


The comedy team worked


Colbert who captured the attention in the role of Arietta, showing a real flair for the comedy role.


It was, however, Margaret


cast as the Gypsy Queen, and other supporting roles were played by Ron Dean, Lawr­ ence Whitaker, Jean Pells, Pat Garside, Gordon Ains­ worth, David Lloyd and John Turner.


Hilda Ainsworth was well


Armitige, M. Bleasdalo, E. Brayshaw, O. Clayton, K. Clarke, M. Dilworth, A. Flavell, I. Gregson, B. Jones, S. Jones, E. Williams, S. Denney, T. .1. Dilworth, J. Holden, B. Haworth and B. Jones.


The' chorus included R.


costumed and the dancers, M. Boyle, D. Boyle and L. Snape, contributed to the success^ of the production. The show was directed by Brian .Townend, who also served as musical director and the conductor of the orchestra.


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Restoration treatment for medals


FIRST world war medals donated by local families to Clitheroe museum have not been removed for display at Preston, a County spokesman said yesterday. Fears that the medals had


the medals being displayed a n yw h e re o th e r th an Clitheroe, County Museum Officer Mr John Blundell told the Advertiser and Times. They are either in storage


been transferred to Preston were expressed by Great Har­ wood reader Mr F. Bridges, of Springfield Road, in a let­ ter to the editor. But there is no question of


THE world’s starving millions were joined for lunch on Saturday by 60 local people including a Mayor, two Mayoresses and several local clergy. The occasion was the rich


FARMER FINED £ 80


'were more fortunate, sitting down for a full four-course meal. The idea behind the event,


man-poor man lunch at Clitheroe’s Trinity Church Hall, when all they had to eat was a bowl of boiled rice. A further 20 people, however,


organised by the Ribble Val­ ley Church Council's Christian Aid Committee, was to high­ light the vast gulf in living standards. Everyone drew a ticket


which decided how well they would eat, and all the food was provided by different churches in the area. Among those who had a


FAULTS on a Land-Rover and trailer led to a Whalley farmer being fined a total of £80 at Clitheroe Magistrates Court. .


The vehicles, owned by


John Townson (36), of Brookhouse Farm, Mitton Road, were on Sawley Brow when the driver was stopped by police.


taste of third-world nourish­ ment were the Mayor and


Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs Leo Wells, the curate of St James’s Church, the Rev. John Taylor; the Minis­ te r of Clitheroe United Reformed Church, the Rev. John Salsbury; and the speaker, the Rev. Leslie Coates, of Warrington.


as part of the reorganisation of the Castle museum, items were undergoing restoration before being put on display again.


at Clitheroe or awaiting pre­ servation treatment at county museum headquarters in Preston. Mr Blundell explained that


Valley, Mrs Elizabeth Robin­ son, also joined them, but the Mayor, Coun. Tom Robinson, was one of the chosen few, eating grapefruit, hot pot, trifle, cheese and biscuits and coffee.


The Mayoress of the Ribble


Christian Aid Week in a fort­ night's tirrre.


The lunch raised £55 for


Clitheroe Methodist Circuit Superintendent, is pictured with other lucky diners at the “rich man’s table.”


The Rev. Norman Walton,


court that two wheels on the trai ler were dangerous, Townson was fined £40. For having faulty indicator, rear and brake lights, he was fined £10 in each instance and £10 for a faulty brake lamp on the Land-Rover.


Admitting in a letter to the


on their way to Clitheroe for servicing when the driver was stopped.


He said the vehicles were


Griffiths (22), of Blackburn Road, West End, Oswaldtwis- tle, was fined a total of £40 for driving the vehicles with the faults.


The driver, Paul Robert Faulty tyre


A SAWLEY man who admitted using a car with a defective tyre was fined £20 at Clitheroe Magistrates Court. Alan Furness (37), of Bank Hall Cottages, said in a letter to the court that he had not noticed the tyre was worn as lie had only been using the car in darkness.


Clitheroe, travelled there on Monday with a girl from Burnley who works at the town’s Marks and Spencer store. About 30 girls, aged from


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club’s duplicate game last week were: NS Mrs L. Boothman and Mrs Gillibrand, Mr P. Strange and Mrs Col­ lins; EW Mr F. Walker and Mr Evans, Mrs Kosniolski and Mrs McMahon. The following hand was


Grindleton head office of Trutex, is one of only a few girls from this area who have actually gone on the course. The opportunity came her


17 upwards, are on the Me A lister-Brew course, named after the woman who started it in the 1950s. Joan, who works at the


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has been to Borwick. The first occasion was about two years ago, when she attended a course called “Our World” and, along witli other Trinity members, had to describe with the help of a video film what it was like living in Clithcroe. On this course, organised


by the National Association of Youth Clubs, Joan and the other girls will be taking part in discussions about them­ selves and will also be receiv­ ing tuition in such things as


art, movement and deport­ ment. Said Joan; “The course is a


great opportunity and should help me to boost my self- confidence and make it easier for me to talk freely to people." A former pupil at St


leader and treasurer at Trin­ ity and Geoff offered her the chance of going to Borwick as a reward for all the work she has put in at the club. It is the second time Joan


way when Clitheroe’s youth leader Geoff Jackson, who is also leader of Trinity Youth Club, was asked to select someone for a spare place. Joan is an assistant youth


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when the bidding would bo likely to be:


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hearts, south should pass, as he has already shown his full values. But on the lead of the king of spades, south can make 10 tricks.


W.L.W. Fined £25


James’s and Ribblesdale Schools, Joan is being paid by Trutex while she is on the course and Clitheroe Round Table has also stepped in to sponsor her for half her expenses.


A LANGHO woman who was said to have driven her car at between 64 and 72 m.p.h. in Chatburn was fined £25 for speeding by Clitheroe Magis­ trates. Mrs Ann Louise Var- ley (26), of Hawthorn Place, who admitted the offence, said in a letter to the .court that she inadvertently allowed her speed to go above the limit.


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