■Clitheroe Advertiser and, Times, December 15th, 1977 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING A T


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A WHISKY-and sea food tasting at the Eagle and Child Hotel,. Hurst Green, raised more than £100 for charity.1 It was organised by the Ribble Valley Women’s


Auxiliary Association of the Licensed Trade as the first effort of their new fund- raising year. The money goes into the


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There were more than half- a-dozen whiskies to taste and a film show was given by Bells depicting the way whisky is distilled.


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TH E Clithe ro e and d is tr ic t Chamber of


Trade will continue to make its voice heard on important issues affect­ ing the town, however unpopular these might b e with th e Ribble Valley Council, presi­ dent Mr John Cowgill told his members at th e ir annual dinner- dance.


on recent council “clangers,” t h e Ch a m b e r h a d endeavoured to be construc­ tive, he said. But when, as had happened, the Chamber had had to wait five months for a certain small piece of


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Chamber of Trade’s voice ‘will be


recent matters of contention had certainly brought about


this town don’t take kindly to outsiders telling us what to do and how to do it,” said Mr Cowgill.“Surely we have the right to be consulteciyet, according to a certain council committee vice-chairman, we have no right to criti- ‘ rise." Mr Cowgill said that


information promised at a meeting with the council, it was easy to become cynical about the council’s ideas of public participation. “We who work and live in


a welcome resurgence of interest by Clitheronians in what was going on. Not for years had the public gallery at council*and committee meetings been used so much. “Public opinion is still a very great force and all the b u r e a u c r a t s sh o u ld remember this.” On trade in general, Mr


over the years. Now the major political


, Clitheroe were the backbone of the country. It was a message which Chambers of 'Dade throughout the coun­ try had been trying to stress


Cowgill said that small businesses such as those in


parties were making over­ tures to the smaller firms,. but it was to be hoped that what they had in mind would not be too late. If, for exam­ ple, every private firm was given the incentive to take on one extra member of staff the country’s unemp­ loyment would be halved overnight. Mr Cowgill was replying


to the toast to the Chamber proposed by Coun. Bob Ainsworth, the Mayor of Clitheroe.


town could be proud of the service afforded by its shop­ keepers and industrialists, and this would go from s t r e n g th to s tren g th , provided the people of Clitheroe were left to decide what was good for the benefit of the town.


Coun. Ainsworth said the


- As individuals, however, they had to be prepared to stand up and fight for then- rights, as liberties were fast being eroded. Most people had become, little better than form-filling, unpaid civil servants, and selfish unions were depriving many of their livelihoods by with­ holding goods and services.


lenged the Fire Brigades Union for its condemnation of his decision to invite the town’s non-striking part- time firemen to his Christ­ mas reception. .


Coun. Ainsworth chal­ BURNLEY EXPRESS


NELSON LEADER, COLNE TIMES BARNOLDSWICK.and EARBY TIMES


myself; this does not come out of council funds. And yet, with my own money, I cannot invite whom I like to drink with me, because some petty little dictator thinks otherwise.” he said.


“I pay for the drinks


was proposed by vice- president Mr Peter Field:


The toast to the guests


with Miss M. W. Robinson, president of the Preston Chamber, responding. _ Immediate past president


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COLOURFUL decorations, a Christmas tree • and mince pies gave Whatley Abbey a festive atmosphere for a coffee morning in aid of the King George’s Fund for Sailors.


The morning was organised by the Whalley Circle of the fund and raised about £380. Two hundred people


attended and there was brisk trading at the stalls which included bring-and-buy, fancy goods and one selling Christmas cards. Among guests was the fund’s North-West organiser Mrs Dorothy Poltock, of Liverpool. She thanked the


circle members for their efforts and explained how the money raised will be distributed.


(front right) with members of the Chamber and guests. With him on the front row are Mrs Cowgill, the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, and, on the extreme right Miss M. Robinson, of Preston.


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Whole salmons and trout Fish fillets Fish Prawns & scampi American beefburgers Chicken rissoles


ing raised more than £70 for the Ribble Valley Jubilee Appeal Fund. PICTURE: Mr Cowgill


Mrs Mary Bridge was toast­ master. A raffle during the even­


CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES A m m c E


..... .... ' Senior Citizens’ Holiday to The 1978


W i S m iU F M A I t i MAY 13th, 8 days, 7 nights


YOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY


SATURDAY — Homing departure by National coach from East Lancashire via the Motorways to Wesloo-super-Mara where arrival la due In the lata afternoon. Evening Free.


SUNDAY — Morning Free. Afternoon excursion to the resorts of Portlshead and Cievedon via the “Swiss Valley' EvenlngTree..


MONDAY —Iteming Free. Afternoon excursion to one of the natural wonders of the world, the Choddbr Gorge sod Caves' via the "Rock of Ages" and Meodlp Fills. Allowing Ume to visit Gough’s Cave and cox's Cave, admission Included. Evening concert at the Winter Gardens.


TUESDAY — Morning Free. Afternoon excursion to ths ancient City of Wells, allowing time to view the magnificent 13th Century Cathedral and other historic buildings. Evening, 0<de Tyme Music Hall at the Playhouse Theatre.


WEDNESDAY — Morning Free. Afternoon excursion to Woofcey Hotel Allowing rime to view the Greet Cave formed in the Mendip Ffflto by the river long before history oegari


and Bved In by man more than 2,000 years ago. Admission to the Cave to Included with an exhibition of handmade pepermaklng, Lady Bancor’s Fairground Collection and admission to Madame Tussaurf a Store Room. Evening, Special Concert 8t the Winter


Gardens. *


THURSDAY—Full day excursion to Lynmouth and the Lome Doone Country, viewing' Exmoor and the breathtaking coastal scenery. Via Mnetoad, returning via the email. attractive port of For lock. Evening Free.


FRIDAY — Morning Free. Afternoon excursion to the elegant City of Bath famed for ita Roman Baths ana superb Georgian architecture, allowing Ume for sight-seeing or shopping. Evening, Special Evening at the Royal Hotel


SATURDAY — Morning departure from Weston for the journey back to Lancashire,* where arrival Is due In the late afternoon. *


THE COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:


1. Full board accommodation (as described for each hotel) commenc­ ing wHh Evening Dinner on the first Saturday and terminating with Breakfast on the second. A Packed lunch is provided on the full day


,2 . r a t i S k c e Charges.


3. Value Added Tax at 8% (Subject to Government alteration). 4. Return coach travel between Colne, Nelson, Brierfield, Burnley, Padiham, Whalley, Clftheroe and Weston-super-Mare and the follow­ ing excursions using the same National coach throughout.


5. Full day excursion to Lynmouth via Minehead, Returning via ■ Porlock.


6. Afternoon excursion to Portiahead and Cfevedon. 7. Afternoon excursion to the Cheddar Gorge and Caves.


' 8. Afternoon excursion to the City of Wells. 9. Afternoon excursion to Wookey Hole.


10. Afternoon excursion to the City of Bath. 11. Admission to Gough's Cave ana Cox's Cave a t the Cheddar Caves. 12. Admission to the Great Cave of Wookoy Hole, the Handmade Paper . ex h ib itio n . Lady Bangor's Fairground Collection and Madame Tussaurfs Store Room.


13. A Concert a t the Winter Gardens. 14. Old Tyme Music Hall at the Playhouse Theatre. 15. A Senior Citizens Concert a t the Winter Gardena. ' 16. A Special Evening at the Royal Hotel 17. Services of a Rlbole Representative throughout


NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY:


1. Refreshments en route to and from Weston-super-Mare. 2. Cancellation and Travel Insurance — Premium £135.


PLEASE NOTE:


CONDITIONS OF BOOKING: Bookings are accepted subject to the conditions of Rtbble Motor Services Ltd and National Travel (West) Ltd ft of a NON-REFUNDABLE


mended at a premium of £1.35 per person.


• Parker Lane Burnley u. Market Street, Nelson.. Pimlico Road, ClUharaa -


on or before March strongly recom-


HESERVATiONS NOW OPEN — BOOK AT RIBBLE TRAVEL . SERVICE


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YOUR CHOICE OF THREE SELECTED HOTELS IN WESTON SUPER MARE


AROSFA HOTEL — Lower Church Road. — Licensed — Lift, ^ b td r a o ra rarnphj, with Rado and Public Llstenlnq Service. »ontt with prhnte bathroom and toilet. Sun lounge, hah lounge and television lounge. Metdcen ber and


recetniy enerano oan panenoa tuning room. AO pueoc rooms ere centrally nested. hotel established In 1949. & situated a short walk Iron the sea hint dose !SJJS.'K'2SLGwto?- *K omm?3,?!S0 Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with a


Supplement for single bedded rooms £150 Supplement for private bathroom £3.00


Sirloin steaks & sandwich steak, puff pastry,, pizzas, Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, meat pies, grade A turkeys all - weights, chickens, capons, ducklings


ALSO A LARGE SELECTION OF NON-FROZEN ' FOODS


THE FROZEN FOOD CENTRE


RAILWAY ROAD, CLITHEROE Telep hon e 2 3 7 4 1 -2 .


; Thu re., 9 am to 8-00 pm Sat, 9 am to 4-30 pm - Additional late night opening for Chrlstmaa


Open Mon., fues., Wed, Fri., 9 am. to 5-30 pm Tues. December 20th, Fri., December 23rd, until 8 p.'m. , ■ . :


BEAUFORT HALL — Madiera Cove. — Ucenssd — Lift * ' W ^ ro o ra a f l equipped with radio and intercom and electric or gas fires, some wttb Spsdoue lounge with picture windows overlooking the sea front, lounge ber. The dining room also enjoys a sea 00 *h* *®s front overlooking the Uterine Lake.


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Accommode^ includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with a choice of menu. Service djarge and VAT. Early morning taa and evening refreshments available at moderate


___________ ______v S S S ? ty ROZEL HOTEL — Madiera Cove. — Licensed — Lift 81x1 Ui1 . . . .


Supplement for tingle bedded rooms £1.50 Supplement for private bathroom £3£0


. £77.00


For those of our regular patrons who wish to taka advantage of V he^U vtJtebie accommodation, atw for the most discerning new patrons, wesre pleased to announce


•ceommSBon offeringimextremefy high n la our privilege end pleasure to recommend the


s served In the (fining room overlooking the s__ norm Tenures a nooSn nested


of menw service awge ana vat. Fecuttiee for coverage raking are provided In each room with ingredients aval table at moderate d y jw . .


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LOCATIONS AM) UAIH B U S R ^ IS O H DISPLAYATHBSUrmAKL SALES , OFFICES MENTIONED HEREIN.


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