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aHetterd to the elite this spot


comment’


ON the front page of your issue of January 12th, 1978, I am on record as praising your coverage of the local debate relating to the fire­ men’s dispute and also thanking the Advertiser and Times for giving all sides a fair hearing. I am therefore surprised


please


AS residents of Waterloo, we would like to draw atten­ tion to the state of the so- called landscaped area fac­ ing Clitheroe Boys’ Gram­ mar School canteen. For many years there


existed in its place a neat lawn and a brick wall. Some time ago, h'owever,


to read last week’s com­ ments regarding the dispute at Ribblesdale Cement in which I was quoted as say­ ing that because of the criti­ cism levelled at us during the firemen’s dispute, we were not prepared to give our side of the current dis­ pute at the works. The reason we declined to


comment was th a t you recently chose to print a let­ te r which was extremely insulting and contained no constructive criticism at all. There is no way that my


works problem — if the com­ pany wishes to carry out its negotiations through the Press instead of through the proper channels, that is its own decision and one to which I have no doubt we can respond.


committee is going to become involved in the Press with people who want to conduct their arguments at this level. With regard to the cement


VERNON EARNSHAW, Secretary, Ribblesdale Cement Shop Stewards Committee.


AUCTION MART


TRADE was good for a lower than usual number of cattle at Monday’s fatstock sale at Clitheroe Auction Mart. Trade for a normal number of


lambs was a little below that for the previous week. Forward were 23 fat cattle, 60


ewes, 573 lambs and 6 fat pigs. Light steers made to 55.8 per kg


(average 74.5p), medium to 74.6p (73.5p), light heifers to 74p (72.5p), medium to 73.2p (70.4p). Calf bulls made to 74p, uncer­


tified steers and heifers to 75.20p (72.72p), CRE heifers to 72p (71p), fat cows to 55p (52.4p). Light lambs made to 168p


(155.9p), standard to 160.5p (146.2p), medium to 148p (137.2p). Hoggs made to 113.5p (105.3p). Half-bred ewes made to £26.50 per head (£25), horned to £29 (£17).


workmen appeared, knocked down the wall and dug up the lawn, with the blessing of the council, if not the residents. One thought at the time


indeed splendid — a splen­ did example of planning gone mad. The area looks desolate and barren, litter becomes stuck in the colour­ less bushes and it just looks a mess. Could we ask that next


time the council has any nice, colourful bushes and flowers to spare, it would please direct them to Water- loo, where they will be greatly appreciated by resi­ dents and passers-by alike.


WATERLOO RESIDENTS


Good cheer for the farmers


THE doorstep campaign to save the green top pinta has cheered farmers who sell their milk direct to the public. They sent out leaflets ask­


ing the public to back their fight against proposals to end sales of the green top by 1980, and the response was described as “heartening” by NFU County Secretary Mr Ernest Parker. “Neither the consumer


pasteurised milk could force 500 milk producer-retailers out of business and create an unemployment backlash, the N o r th -W e s t NFU has claimed.


addition to our MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING SALES AT 7 p.m.


and EVERY SATURDAY commencing 1-30 p.m. in


SATURDAY, JUNE 17th AUCTION SALE


PLANT, EQUIPMENT, SPARES as well as CARS and COMMERCIAL VEHICLES


SELL WITH US — BUY FROM US


LIVERPOOL ROAD, ROSEGROVE, BURNLEY Tel. 27231


BURNLEY AUCTION at ROEFIELD, CLITHEROE at 1-45 p.m.


THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 18th DOG SHOWA


REMINDER & FETE


Classes for both pedigree and non pedigree dogs and novelty classes, including Father’s day special of dad and dog.


Judges — Mr Walter Bradshaw, international judge from Crufts


Mr Gerald Jackson of BBC Radio Blackburn Refreshments available. Tombola etc.


ST MARY MAGDALENE’S, CLITHEROE


A GARDEN PARTY will be held at


‘MAYFIELD,’ EASTHAM STREET, (if wet, in Parish Hall)


on SATURDAY JUNE 24th


to be opened at 3 p.m. by Miss Peggy Gradwell ST A L L S : GAMES:


‘PUNCH & JU D Y ’ SHOW


TICKETS (inch tea) 20p, children lOp Proceeds for missions and charities


nor the farmers involved in this traditional trade want to see the proposed legislation put into effect,” said Mr Parker. The ban on the sale of non-


that surely we must be get­ ting something quite splen­ did. After all, it must have been expensive to knock down the brick wall and dig up the lawn. What replaces it was


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vv,-*i ‘ - * .'1 ’J * ^ Ray’s £10


AN engineering com­ pany representative c o u l d h a v e been knocked down with a feather when pigeon. men totted up the results of one of the North West’s most luc­ rative races.


For Ray Sutcliffe, of


Brow Top Cottage, Sawley, was told that he had won the annual Nelson Yearl­ ing Derby and netted him­


—GISBURN—i PRIZES


Forward in the dairy sec­


tion at last week’s Gisbum Auction Mart were 67 accre­ dited newly calved cows and


were won by A. Bradley (£525) and W. J. Horner (£440) and both accredited


Accredited friesian cows made


to £525 (average £387.50), heifers to £540 (£416), Ayrshire cows to £400 (£353).


Ten accredited in-calf cattle


‘Down Under’ pair keep in touch


BACK in Clitheroe after more than 12 years, and “enjoying it tremendously,” are Mr and Mrs Tony Jackson, of Auckland, New Zealand.


They are holidaying with


Mr Jackson’s parents, Mr and Mrs Francis Jackson, at Mordaunt, Kirkmoor Road.


Mrs Prudence Birtwistle, lives at Old Row, Barrow.


Mrs Jackson’s mother, Since emigrating Mr Jack-


son has built up a successful engineering business, in which his son Malcolm, aged 22, has joined him. His daughter, Lesley Anne, is married.


Arriving in Clitheroe last


Saturday, Mr and Mrs Jack- son look forward to meeting relatives and friends, remin-. iscing, taking some of the walks, they remember, from years ago, and making some business visits.


T h e i r a f fe c t io n for


C l i th e ro e h a s n e v e r weakened, and they keep in touch with events by receiv­ ing each week the Adver­ tiser and Times from Mr Jackson’s parents.


“To return and find people


still remember us is marvell­ ous,” Mr Jackson com­ mented. “The countryside remains so beautiful, and the town retains its charac­ ter and charm. The people are wonderful, of course.”


keeps him busy, but he and his wife keep contact with many Clitheronians settled in the North Island.


Mr Jackson’s business During a visit by Mr and


Mrs Francis Jackson two years ago they arranged a Clitheroe party which was attended by about 30 people whose families still live in Clitheroe, Chipping, Wis- well and Whalley.


Their next party was


return to attract even more guests. They invite Clitheronians


attended by about 50 people, some travelling up to 200 miles, and they expect the party they will be giving on


to tell relatives in New Zea­ land of their address: 30 Col- will Road, Massey, Auck­ land 8. (Tel. Henderson 39411). The Jacksons find New


Zealand in many ways “more English than England,” with even the third and fourth generation speaking of the Mother Country. To succeed there requires


COLLECTORSFAIR NELSON CIVIC CENTRE


ANTIQUE AND


SUNDAY, JUNE 18th 10-30 to 4-30


Buy, Sell, Browse, Exchange


Antiques, Coins, Bottles, Medals, Silver, China, Brass, Copper, Glass, Jewellery,


Postcards, Pewter, etc, etc. Something for everyone


If you have items for sale, or any inquiries, please telephone Nelson 65730.


Firms give moped


HORSEHOE INN Bawdlands


PANEL DARTS at “The” Darting Club


THURSDAY, JUNE 15th 2 n d w o e k


8 p.m. start prompt.


BOWLAND County Secon­ dary and Longridge High are among the schools to which the County Council is extending the schools traffic ed u c a t io n programme. Teachers will organise train­ ing after themselves attend­ ing a one-week course. Rib- ble Valley Motor Cycles, of Clitheroe, and Bill Head (Preston) Ltd, of Longridge, are among the companies who have given a moped.


hard work, but people play hard also, said Mr Jackson. Most shops close on Friday evening for the weekend, and there are unrivalled opportunities for sports and pastimes. Mr Jackson enjoys sailing his boat along the coast. Mrs Jackson is impressed


by the variety of goods in the shops, but, coming from a country so advanced in agriculture, is surprised at the price of meat here.


TWENTY SOUNDS l.


2. (1) “If I can’t have you” — Yvonne Elliman. 3. (3) “Boy from New York City” — Darts. 4. (—) “Annie’s song” — James Galway. 5 (2), “Rivers of Babylon” — Boney M. 6 (4) “Love is in the air” — John Paul Young. 7. (12) “Davy’s on the road again” — Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.


10. (9) “More than a woman” — Tavares. 11. (18) “Angels with dirty faces” — Sham 69. 12. (16) “Oh Carol” — Smokie. 13. (5) “Night fever” — Bee Gees. 14. (—) “Never say die” — Black Sabbath. 15. (19) "You took the words right out of my mouth” — Meatloaf.


8. (—) “Smurf-Song” — Father Abraham. 9 (10) “Making up again” — Goldie.


16. (7) “What a waste” —,Ian Dury and the Blockheads. 17. (—) “Airport" — The Motors. 18. (—) “Wild west hero” — ELO. 19. (11) “Because the. night” — Patti Smith.


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20. ,(15) “Miss you” — Rolling Stones. 'Last week’s placirigs inbrackets. Tip for the top: “Man


with the child- in his eyes" — Kate Bush. LP of the week: “Love me again” — Rita Coolidge. Chart compiled by Ames Record Bar.


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(6) “You’re the one that I want” — John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John.'


DAVID IS TOPS IN SAFETY


CLITHEROE man Mr


David Tomlinson visited Goldsmith’s Hail, one of London’s oldest liveries, to pick up a top safety award.


Mr Tomlinson (41), who


is safety officer at Ribbies- dale Cement, received the British Safety Council Dip­ loma from Clitheroe Divi­ sion MP Mr David Walder.


Park Avenue, earned the award by completing inten­ sive training courses at the council’s London centre. ‘


Mr Tomlinson, of (Peel


in length from three to five days, were in general safety, health and work


The course, which varied


environment, communica­ tions, safety management and total accident preven­ tion.


A delighted Mr Tomlin- j


son, married with two chil­ dren, said: “I have done the various courses over the past year or so.


“I’m very grateful to the


company for providing the sponsorship and. enabling me to complete the award.”


Ribblesdale Cement in 1959 and his appointment as sa fe ty officer came in October 1976.


Mr Tomlinson joined


hands over the diploma to Mr Tomlinson.


Picture: Mr Walder (left)


were forward. B/W June cows made to £520 (£470), B/W August cows to £460 (£362), B/W Sep­ tember cows to £460 (£460).


Friesian bulls made to £109 (£72.55), friesian heifers £75 (£53),> Hereford X bulls £91 (£641/ Hereford X heifers £70 (£50.30), Charolais X bulls £101 (£75.25), Charolais X heifers £95 (£71.60),


One hundred and seventy-one accredited calves were forward.


Angus bulls £59 (£59), Angus heif­ ers £59 (£44.85), weaned friesian bull calves £120 (£120), weaned beef X heifers £82 (£80).


In-pig gilts, sows and store pigs


forward totalled 81. In-pig sows made to £132, boars to £64. Store pigs 6-8 w.o. to £20.50 (£20.02), 9- 11 w.o. to £22 (£21.60), 12-16 w.o. £28.20 (£26.50).


In the fatstock section 185 cat­


tle, 1,046 sheep and 40 pigs were forward. In the certified clean cat­ tle section light steers made to 75.2p (average 73.1p), medium 73.6p (72.5p), light heifers 75.8p (71.8p), medium heifers 70.8p (67.8p) heavy h e ife rs 66.8p (66.8p).


Uncertified and previously cer­


tified cattle: Young bulls 72.6p (70.9p), light steers 75.4p (72.7p), medium steers 68.6p (64.8p), heavy steers 75.0p (75.0p), light heifers 79.0p (71.2p), medium heif­ ers 74.6p (71. Ip), heavy heifers 64.4p (63.3p), fat bulls 60.Op (56.8p).


made to 165.0p (160.4p), standard lambs 161.Op (151.4p), medium lambs 154.Op (148.Ip),, heavy Iambs 133.5p (132.0p), overweight lambs 119.0p (119.0p), standard hoggs 152.Op (146.5p), medium hoggs 140.5p (133.4p), heavy hoggs 124.Op (105.0p), overweight hoggs lOl.Op (92. Ip), light shear­ lings 136.0p (136.0p), fat ewes £39 (£22.25).


In the pig section porkers made


to 57.0p (57.0p), cutters 58.4p (57.8p), baconers 61.0p (57.7p), overweight 55.0p (54.3p), fat sows £83 (£62:80).


In the sheep section light lambs


JUDO enthusiast 11-year- o ld I a n V e a r w a s Clitheroe’s sole competitor


in the North West Judo Association junior champ­ ionships in Ribblesdale School sports hall. Ian, of Kemple View, is a


member of the Trinity Youth and Community Centre Judo club.


He battled hard in his under-40 kolos class but


failed to get among the medals. About 150 youngsters


under-16 took part in the championships.


Watching Ian attempt a


practice throw in our pic­ ture is Mr Fred Brown, instructor at the Trinity club.


BAND ISSUES CLARION CALL


WHEN hay time comes around, farmer John Wooff’s hobby suffers a major blow. For he has to work in his fields instead of blazing away with Slaidburn Silver Band.


So the band has sent out a


SURFACE WORK


THE County Council high­ ways team carrying out resurfacing in Wellgate, Clitheroe, should complete the work early next week. A highways spokesman at


an “access only” traffic restriction on Wellgate dur­ ing the day.


Whalley said the work was necessary because the old s u r f a c e had b ecom e “patchy.” The operation has meant


clarion call to anybody who wants to join — “we have a euphonium vacancy.” And there could be some


tons Farm, Slaidburn, who has played with the band for 33 years: “I am always busy at this time of year, but I seem to be getting busier. “It is difficult for me to


French horn work as a bonus, for the band is bound for a. trip to Calais- in the autumn. Said Mr Wooff, of Myt-


Walk in Vale of Eden


DALESRAIL, the integrated train and bus service to the Yorkshire Dales, has brought some magnifi­ cent walking country within easy reach of East Lancashire hikers. Walkers can plan their own walks or join one of


the walks led by an experienced National Park guide. This 10 mile walk, described as “moderate,”


sandstone country of the Vale of Eden and passes man made caverns, a prehistoric circle and the 18th century working watermill. Dalesrail passengers for the walk should leave the


takes in Lacy Caves, Long Meg and Little Salkeld Water Mill. The riverside track is in the magnificent red


train at Lazonby. The return is from Langwathly. Walk leaders retain the right to vary the walk to


suit weather conditions and the party. Walkers are asked to take two meals and liquid refreshments.


Strong footwear and warm outdoor clothing, as well as rainwear, are essential.


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heifers. The accredited cow prizes


heifer prizes by J. H. How­ ard (£520 and £540).


self £551 as well as a hand­ some trophy. ’•


A pigeon he had bought


for only £10 last Spring headed a field of 814 entries from a 15-mile radius round. Nelson and gained him his first major success in only two years of racing.


minor, successes with Chatburn Flying Club and Accrington Wednesday Club.


Previously he had only “I really got a surprise


when my bird — a blue hen — got the first prize,’’ said Mr Sutcliffe, who keeps more than 80 pigeons in a loft in his front garden. “Previously it only had a


th i r d p la c e w ith the Accrington club and I regarded it as a bit of a plodder. “I took a gamble enter­


ing it for the Nelson Derby. The competition is extre­ mely keen in this race, but it paid off handsomely.” To gain first place Mr


m is quids in


Sutcliffe’s entry covered the 306 miles from Guern­ sey to - Sawley in seven hours and 27 minutes.


has no name but is likely to be christened Blue Flash — was bought from a Mid­ lands breeder when only, a few weeks old and is now worth several hundred pounds as a result of its win.


The bird — at present it


At present, Mr Sutcliffe has no plans to race the


bird again. He thinks that he may keep it for breeding purposes.


' Another successful Rib-


ble Valley entrant was Mr George Cowperthwaite, of Scott Terrace, Clitheroe.


placed fourth and ninth and won him £519.


His two entries were This year’s Nelson Derby


was run in aid of the Pat Seed Fund and donations from various sources total­ led £1,171.


MERCANTILE MANUFACTURING LTD


attend all the practices, so the band wants another player to make sure there is always a euphonium in the ranks.” Mr John Cowking, con­


ductor of the band since 1972, said: “Many bands now have two euphonium play­ ers. The new player and Mr Wooff will be able to play together when both can attend.” He added that the band


had a busy programme of processions, field days and concerts and in September would be going on its third French trip. Said Mr Cowking: “Obvi­


ously we would want a player of as high a standard as possible. But we would still be interested in an inex­ perienced player, or some­ one who wants to switch to euphonium from some other instrument.” Slaidburn Silver Band


p ra c tise s on Thursday nights at the band room in the village.


38 WHALLEY ROAD, CLITHEROE TEL. 22139


CLOSING DOWN SALE


from June 16th July 7th, 1978


10% OFF all curtains and loose cover fabric, cushions, nets,


curtain tracks, poles and fittings. Simple unlined curtains, excluding


velvets, from materials in stock made up free.


Selection of good quality remnants from Vz yard to 8 yards at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.


CONVENTIONAL HEARING AIDS MAY NOT BE NEEDED - VISIT THE EXHIBITION FEATURES


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I’M NOT REALLY DEAF. Many visitors to the exhibition tell us this and we understand exactly what they mean; being confused when several people are talking together, words sounding muffled and indistinct, the need to have


television and radio too, loud for others, if this is your problem, ask to try the NEW WIDEX MINI COMPACT, when you visit the exhibition.


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FREE AUDIMETRIC HEARING EVALUATION. Dispensers on duty will gladly and freely test your hearing and: will advise whether or not a hearing aid is required. THE PRICE OF HEARING AIDS. Lists available, showing prices of 300 aids of every kind.


CASH OR CREDIT PAYMENT. Which method is best for you? The technicians on duty will be pleased to advise you.


SPECIAL CONCESSIONS FOR PENSIONERS. Yes, there are. If you qualify, don’t fail to ask for information on this.


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CLITHEROE. TUESDAY ONLY JUNE 20th '


10-30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including lunchtime If unable to attend, please write or call at


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