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; GLITHEROE Army Cadet‘s Roger -Brewer has just re-


i tinned from a lO-day trip to ! Germany where' he ‘ sampled ■ the; life- of the real; profes-: sionals. • Roger (17) liv ^ and trained


; with, the long’s Own .Royal' 1 Border Regiment — part: of


i from,all parts of Lancashire I on the trip,’ which was partly : sponsored by the Army. Roger, of Peel Park Avenue,


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: — near the city of Minden.. , He was one of 47 cadets


the British Army , of the Rhine


' spent most of the time at the British Army training area in Seneleger.X •■ -.


.. He and the other cadets saw the Army going through their paces and were able to inspect armoured cars and tanta.


: The cadets did not have a


lot of spare time but the group did see some sights, including the Mohne dam which was breached, in the famous Dam Busters raid in the second world war.',. . .'


which had been repaired after the bouncing bombs split it open,’’ said Roger.


Also in the programme was an expedition to a - heavily-


“You could see the section


: wooded'and snow-covered ' mountain range. ’


Roger intends to make the


^ Army his liJFe and hopes to ; gain entry to Sandhurst.. -'


i how difficult the entiMc^ex- amination is going to be. On a


'■ learned that two-thirds of ap­ plicants are refused. But before applying he


recent trip to S^dhurst he


must complete his A-leve.s at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blackburn, and continue lus Army activities, with the


Clitheroe cadets. The group meets at Salthill


But he is in ho doubt about


barii twee weeldy under, the supervision' of leader Capt. Aniold Roe ahd:;2(Lt Brian Beniston. I t has about 20


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members aged between 13V4 and 18 — who carry out vari-


.ous activities such as map and compass work, rock climbing and field exercises. _ ; “The group' has been in ex­ istence for. about seven years and several members have gone on to join the ^[n\y. But no-one f rom ^ e com­


pany, or any other in Lanca­ shire, has yet won through to


Smdhurst; "If Roger does, it v/ill be a notable ■ first for Clitheroe,’’ said Mr Beniston.


COLLINS — BAILEY


A spot of coaching for Andy behind the bar


ChambeF may Issue &wn towa guide


CLITHEROE and District Chamber of Trade will be meeting within the next few weeks to discuss plans for publishing its own tourist guide.


Busy week for civic leaders


Id and I'Xperts where


Itching. |.rrange


in the


concluding visits of a series made by the Mayor and Mayoress. The dvic visit on Sunday morning to Sabden was delayed until the new V ic a r , th e Rev Trevor Vaughan, was inducted; and the dvic party included Miss Alice Alston, who represents Sabden on the Ribble Valley Council. For the visit to Samlesbury,


of Ribble Valley, Coun and Mrs Fred Green, included vis its to Sabden Parish Church and the BAG aircraft factory at Samlesbury in a busy week of pubUc engage­ ments. In both cases they were the


THE Mayor and Mayoress


tions that traders have been given a poor deal from the official guide, -sponsored by the Ribble Valley Council and printed by the Home Publish ing Company. The Chamber has already


told our reporter that the move was only a policy deci­ sion at the moment. “'We are pretty certain, however, that we can publish an alteniatiye guide which will give better value to everyone. “In the next few weeks our


executive committee will be looldng into the exact details of the scheme and, hopefully, making some firm proposals,” he said. Mr Cowgill explained the


the Mayor’s party included Mr Michael Jackson, the Ribble Valley Council’s chief execu­ tive. This evening, the Mayor


and Mayoress will entertain representatives of all the


firms they have visited during their year of office and guests be introduced to commit­


tee chairmen and council offi- dals.


Rally films i i


A TALK and films on rally d r iv in g was g iv en by members of Clitheroe and District Motor Club at a meet­ ing organised by the Ribble Valley Sports Council at Clitheroe Cricket Club. A small profit was made for the area’s fund for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Trevor Roberts showed two


the club.


recommended its members not to subscribe to the second edition of the guide — due to come out later this year —• and is hoping to have one of its own on the market by next Easter. President Mr John Cowgill


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Cltess CTub


CLITHEROE Chess Club have missed the championship of the NE Lancs division two after losing to Burnley in the final match of the season.


weakened team, missing regu­ lar board one player Derek Northage, as well as Joseph Pawh'cki and Pat Colau, and went down 2-4.


C l i th e r o e f i e ld e d a


move had become necessary because there were still a lot of questions left unanswereed about the official guide and the council’s role in supporting it.


one against A. Mack in a game w h ic h . rem ained evenly balanced for almost three hours. Eventually Mack, in time trouble, gave best to the Clitheroe player.


Brian Carr played on board The chamber had fully dis­


cussed all the available infor­ mation on the guide and de­ cided to try and launch its own because of the remaining un­ certainties. And it certainly seems con­


board two to play A. Bulien. In a king and pawns ending, Mansfield had an iso la te passing pawn advantage, but Bullen’s careful defence forced a draw.


Eric Mansfield moved up to


fident of success. A letter has already been sent to the Rib­ ble Valley Council, outlining plans for the rival guide and . . . asking for support in tak­ ing space in the publication!


Nicer name


films, “The ’74 Burmah Rally” and “Winning ain’t easy” and answered questions on rally­ ing — with fellow members of


WADDINGTON P a r ish Council is to investigate the possibility of changing the name of Regent Street to its original title. Back Fold. At the annual parish meeting it was considered the old name is more attractive.


Ennis on board three, but was unable to organise an effec­ tive attack and lost his game. On board four, George Hard­ man played K Hoadley, but could not make progress after losing a piece in the opening.


Bernard Shaw played R.


by a previous.; appointment, a r r iv ^ late for his board five ^m e against M. Sullivan to find 35 minutes elapsed on his clock, and eventually lost after being in time trouble from early on.


Vincent Tiidisco, delayed


On board six, Michael Czar- nogrebel and N. Smith agreed


to draw when they were down to a rook, king and pawn each in an even position.


Now on display, The Schreiber Economic Miracle Kitchen


1 service.


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JUBILEE FUN : IN' STORE AT LANGHO


PLANS for local Silver Jubilee celebrations were outlined at Billington and Langho annual parish meeting.'


day, June 7th, with races and a te a party a t Brockhall Hospital for the local primary schoolchildren, continuing that night with a disco for 1 1


Festivities start on Tues­


se HOUSES AT BARROW


to 16-year-olds. Admission will be 20p, including, trans­ port to and from the hospital. On the afternoons of June


for a new council house estate to be built on land at the rear of Trafford Gardens, Barrow.


Permission has been given


8th, 9th and 10th, local people are being invited to take part in an exhibition of art at St Augustine’s School. Anyone can enter exhibits


Members of the Develop­


— paintings, collages, models o r em b ro id e ry — and exhibitors should contact e ith e r headmaster Mr P. Morris or parish council clerk Mrs Mary Jackson, of 108 Pasturelands Drive, Billing­ ton (tel: Whalley 2115). The school would be grateful for the loan of easels or tables to display exhibits. A Jubilee celebration ball


will be held at Brockhall from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on June 10 th. Dancing will be to the Bob ■Watmough Band. Tickets, priced £1.50, will include a buffet supper. ’The Jubilee Committee hopes to sell 400 tickets because money raised will help to pay for the chil­ dren’s celebrations. ; On June 11th, Brockhall will


again be the venue; for the Northern Counties’ Amateur


Junior 'Wrestling Competition and there will also be sports for the adults.


having a souvenir programme printed for distribution to all households between May 21st .and June 4th. Itiis also hoped to hold a house-to- house collection at the same time.


'The Jubilee Committee is i


tions, the meeting discussed the question of the making up of Billington’s Longworth Road. Apportionments were' recently sent out to residents and 1 1 out of 18 replied. I t was, stressed that if the


Apart from the celebra­ ..............


ment Sub-Committee agreed to the council’s own applica­ tion to build .36 houses on the two acres of land.


implemented in two phases, the first of which will provide all the old people’s accommo­ dation. Tbe second, which will be .started at a later date, will concentrate on the needs of larger fiunilies.


The sch em es will be On remand


APPEARING at Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court on four charges of stealing cars val­ ued at £8,075, Christopher Egan (22), of Balmoral Av­ enue, Clitheroe, was re­ manded on bail until May 19th.


CONVERSATION at the Dog and Partridge at Barrow


is almost certain to turn to the topic of football — even more than usual — when the new


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for the Whitbread’s pub is to be managed by Blackburn Rovers’ former left back, Andy Burgin. .


children, Roger (8 ) and Victoria (5), are returning to


prematurely through injury, is pictured with his wife Pam at a recent “training session” at the pub. On either side and doing the coaching in the art of pulling a pint, are present landlord, Roger Power, and his ivife Jackie. The' Powers, who have two


Andy, forced to retire


th e ir former territory to manage Whitbread’s Red Lion at Mawdesley. They previ­ ously lived at nearby Eccles- ton before coming to Barrow


Valley Licensed Victuallers Association for 12 months and a member of the Whitbread Tenants’ Association, said goodbye to his customers at a party and disco on Saturday. Although the family leave


two years ago. Mr Power, who was on the committee of the Ribble


match between Blackburn and Manchester City has been arranged for May 16th, to be


Barrow today, Mr Power ivill be dividing his time between the two pubs for a week until the new manager arrives. For Rovers’ fans, a benefit


shared jo in tly by Andy Burgin and fellow player Mick Heaton, who has also retired through injury.


Garage


AN improvement scheme for a group of lock-up garages on land off West Bradford Road, Waddington, has met with the approval of the Ribble Valley D e v e l o p m e n t S u b - Committee. Six garages \rill be built and there wtU also be a large building adjacent to them and a general tidying-up of the site.


landlord takes over on May 5th. But that could be excused,


Hurst Green farming family, Miss Margaret Mary Bailey was marked at St Wilfrid’s Church,' Longridge, to Mr John Joseph Collins. T h e b r id e , a fo rm e r


A member of a former


Making merry at the Abbey


member of Clitheroe Young F a rm e rs ’ Club, attended Hurst Green RC School. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Bailey, who retired from Hill Farm, Hurst Green, five years ago and moved to Bowland Close, Lon^dge.


son of Mr and Mrs J. Collins, of Guy Lane, Waverton, Chester. The bride, given away by


’The bridegroom is the elder


Ayrton, the bride’s sister, wore a full-length Empire-line dress of lilac crepe with a white picture hat and carried a white posy. Bridesmaids Miss Helen


her father, wore a full-length govm of white crepe ivith a fitted bodice, medieval-style sleeves, a flared skirt and train, and a wing collar edged with guipure lace. She h ^ a long veil secured by a Juliet cap and carried white lilies, lily-of-the-valley and hyacinth pips., Matron of honour Mrs Anne


being arranged to celebrate the golden jubilee of the date on which the Abbey became p a r t of th e Black b u rn Diocese, and the theme will project "the atmosphere of an old English day.” Events will include the


“MAY Merrymaking” at Whalley Abbey on Saturday afternoon. May 14th, prom­ ises to be a'fascinating event for the public. The special programme is


Clitheroe’s Own Walk Around Showroom with Broadloom Basement


(with prices hard to beat)


Steam Cleaning of any of your existing carpets (up to 20 sq. yd.) when you purchase carpet to the value of £150 or over (complete job)


- ir FREE ^ OUR TIME IS YOURS


appearance of 15 May ^ e e n s from various parishes in the diocese, maypole dancing by children from 'Whalley CE School, country dancing by children from the Rossendale 'Valley, demonstrations of archery and gun dog training, a balloon race and music from a brass quartette. “We aim to provide all the


When you are in the mood for a New Carpet piease caii to see us or ring and we wiil call upon you (evening calls a pleasure)


CONTRACT WORK AT CONTRACT PRICES UNDERTAKEN


O’Donnell and Miss Joanne Bailey, the bride’s nieces, wore full-length Empire-line dresses in a lilac cotton print, with floral headbands. They carried white pomanders. Best man was Mr Anthony


fun of the fair,” says Coun. James Fell, chainqpn of the sub-committee appointed to arrange the event. “The prog­ ramme will also include some special surprise items.” ’Tradition will be followed,


ALL TYPES OF


Collins, the bridegroom’s brother and groomsmen were Mr W. Bailey and Mr T. Gilmore. Fr Cochrane officiated and


organist was Mrs Dewhurst. A reception was held at the G ra v e n -H e i f e r H o te l ,


Wales, the bride, a technical clerk, and the bridegroom, a publican, will be going to live in Co Mayo, Ireland. P h o to g r a p h : P y e ’s ,


Clitheroe. Victors


Friday Bridge Club were Mr Peter Strange and Mrs K. Gudgeon, Mr Frank Walker and Mrs M. Manning.


Winners at the Pendle


Chaigley. After a honeymoon touring


however, in the judging of the May Queen competition by Mrs E. Martineau, wife of the Bishop of Blackburn; and the children’s fancy dress compet- ition by the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Fred Green.


Mowing


if the number of requests continued to increase the committee would have to consider charging for such work.


A' REQUEST by Read Parish Council asking the Ribble V a l le y R e c re a t io n and Leisure Conunittee to take on the mowing of the village playfield has been granted. Mr Dennis Black, Chief Tech­ nical Officer, said similar work was done in other parishes without charge and it would be unfair to leave Read out of the programme. He warned, however, that


FLOOR COVERINGS HANDLED.


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scheme was not accepted now, it would be unlikely to be reconsidered until the mid- 1980s, when it would probably cost a lot more. Members also considered


various.complaints from resi­ d en ts of the Rogersficld estate, Langho, about, the nearby football pitch being used for organised matches on Sundays.


isars


Yoi/11 be snazsd by Schreiber prices and quality, with features nofmally only found In very expor^ve Wchens. Choose the slatted oek finish shown here, or planked taak-finish or green.


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PR' CS.55 according


- omblne tops “ i« IV AS muc.. i.)%val


I (39\^ri.) wall unit, £ 3 3 ^ . Worktops from


bottoms any way you Ilka. You can have It wlmout delay.


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Springmill Football i Club are the only team who may use the pitch for organiseid games. .No. other side mayf use the . field. exclusively and prevent


.The meeting points out that . !! ‘ GREAVES—SIMPSON


•people having a casual kick abput.'-.


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'friSae^'freezer, £81.40. Tall storage und £58.25. H you take the furniture home yourwif yoii cmexpoet a generous saving on the prlcM quoted.


WE GIVE EXTREMELY GENEROUS CASH DISCOUNTS Open Monday to Saturxlay 9 ^ a.m. to S-^ p.m. (cloaied all day Tuesday) - ; Car park . -


.W E L LG A T E M o to r s , CUtheroe,' will be allowed to use land between 'Well Fold • and Duck; Street for parking


■ ment Sub-Committee has de­ cided.’ Tbe conipany has used


' cars for a further three years, the Ribble Valley Develop-


- the land since 1971,' but since it is being considered for hous­ ing, purposes,'; only temporary permission rould be granted.


Miss Carol Simpson was married at Salem Congrega­ tional Chapel, on Saturday, w travel agent Mr Leslie David Greaves.:


Former Martin Top girl , ^


; second daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Simpson, of North Parade,' Skipton. The bride, given away by family friend Mr Bryon Ling-


son, of !Mr and 'Mrs D. Greaves, of : Halifax Road, Nelson, and! the bride is the


■ full-length .veil trimmed with lace and carried a'posy, of


sash and fuU train. She had a ■ seasonal flowers. The bridegroom is the elder Bridesmaids were the


Misses Caron and Dawn Ling- ^rd, who wore dresses of


apple green floral cotton lawn, and Miss Deborah Greaves,


, blue.floral cotton lawn. They had picture hats and earned white Bibles with sprays of yellow freesia. ^est man ; was Mr Keith


the bridegroom’s sister, who wore a dress of forget-me-not


. ard, wore- a white gown of embossed nylon with organza


■^hton. ’The cererhony was performed by the . Rev. Don Cullingford and Mr John Bums was organist.; ■^Teception was held at the


White . Bull, Gisburn, after which the couple left for a honej^oon' in Tenerife. They will live -in Nelson.


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