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Stage is focal point of


worship NORMAL - service’


Clitheroe Parish Church will be resumed as soon as possible . . . hopefully within 10 months. Many repairs, costing up


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to £200,000, still have to be carried out on the building and organ, which were badly damaged by fire in May. But th e V ic a r o f


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LADIES’ l thrown out by Ribble Val­


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Clitheroe, the Rev. John Hudson, said this week: “I’m hoping to be back in church within a year of the fire, even though we have not yet asked for tenders for the work.” If all goes well, builders


will begin to restore the roof over the south aisle in November, sheltered by a huge polythene sheet dur­ ing the bad weather. Meanwhile, life for


parishioners is continuing as near normal as possible with services being held at the nearby Parish Hall. A brass lectern and an


from all the Ribble Valley Council’s departments, Longridge Sports Centre and in Clitheroe at the Information Office in Chur ch St r e e t , t he Museum, Ribblesdale Pool, Edisford camp site and the Civic Hall. P a r i s h c o u n c i l s .


ADAPTING to new surroundings. .


qualification has permit­ ted, but most still prefer to be married at the hall. “They then go across to


altari decorated with a cross and candlesticks, have been set up on the stage. abBut the most obvious


using a bowl from the church, have taken place at


the churchyard for photo-, graphs,” said Mr Hudson. Half-a-dozen baptisms,


the hall. The church’s three Sun­ day services — two in the


the organ, one of the finest' in the North-West, which was severely damaged by the fire’s heat. This has meant most ser­


sentee so far has been


vices being accompanied by piano and tapes of “The Bridal March” being played at weddings. However, the firm


se t to ad,apt to th e restricted space on stage. The group will also be


before the shows. Said producer Barbara


the vicar, parishioners and choir sh'oiv how■ the life of the church goes on. Six performances in


unable to rehearse with the set until immediately


morning and one in the evening — are continuing, with worshippers standing at the front of the “pews" to receive their com­ munion. “Most people feel we’ve


Scattergood: “We’ll just have to manage. There aren’t many societies any­ way which can rehearse on set.” Another departure from


tradition will come with the society’s next operatic offering, the romantic musical “White Horse Inn."


a d a p te d v e ry well, although some point out that it’s not quite the same,” added Mr Hudson. "But everyone has con­


' blaze, is rolled out for blushing brides arriving at the hall. Some couples have switched parishes for the wedding when residential


renovating' the organ is looking into the possibility of providing a smaller instrument as a temporary , alternative. To further recapture the wedding atmosphere, a red carpet, rescued from the


tinued to attend services and hopefully will do so until we are back in church.” The hall’s temporary


February will start on a Monday, rather than a Saturday, .to allow for the Sunday services.


Audiences, too, will have to adapt, for the soci­ ety will not erect its tiered seating, due


space and time for disman- tlliing.


to lack of


will be enforced again in December, when the Par­ ish Church Players present a children’s fantasy, “King Patch.”


The restrictions on stage


Searching for local craftsmen


WADDINGTON Parish Council is looking for local craftsmen interested in re cobbling The Square in the village. The parish council is


assisting Ribble Valley Council with the work. But before this can be


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Women’s Institutes and Townswomen’s Guilds have also been sent'forms. Prizes will be awarded


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to the first six correct entries. Proceeds from the ?uiz will go towards the nternational Year of the


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Child fund — the appeal Coun. Fell has chosen to help. October 1st is the closing


date for entries, which should be returned to the Information Office.


BUDDING ARTISTS


carried out, it needs to know whether any of the land is in private owner­ ship.- Anyone who claims part of The Square should contact the clerk, Mr Eric Lucas (Clitheroe 25111). The- Square is currently


role will, however, entail changes for the church’s Operatic and Dramatic Society. Members are pre­ senting “Dear Charles,” a- popular comedy, on October 25th, 26th and 27th, and designer Dave Scott is creating a special


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Sparks fly over radio mast plans


NORWEB proposals to erect radio masts near Wiswell Moor quarry, Wiswell, and on Bowland Knotts ran into trouble when they were consi­ dered by Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee.


dation of officials, the com­ mittee refused planning permission — by eight votes to six — for a lDOft. mast and an associated building at Wiswell.


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.31 fat cows, and there were 143 ewes and 1,104 lambs forward. Light steers made to 89.2p


LAMB prices at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday were a shade dearer than a week ago, while fat cattle were slightly down in price and did a good trade. The 72 cattle forward included


per live kilo (average 85.7p), and medium to 91.8p (82.4'p). Medium heifers made to 80p (76.5p). The overall average for steers


and heifers was 82.2p which was lp down on last week. Uncertified steers made to


80.4p per live kilo (78.5p), heif­ ers 78p (71.5p), calf bulls to 91p (8 6.6p), fat cows to 63.8p (53.3p). Light lambs made to 1166.5p


Against the recommen­


protested at Norweb’s high-handedness and Coun. Mrs Sheila Maw at the “bulldozing technique which seemed to have been used.


Coun. Bob Ainsworth


Without discussing offi­ cials’ comments, the com­


mittee also refused the application to build a 120ft. high mast and associated building at Bowland Knotts. Norweb proposed that


THREE Waddington chil­ dren have had their entries selected for the County finals of the Best-Kept Vil­ lage poster competition. Deborah* Cox (11), of


in a state of disrepair, with the former cobbles almost reduced to a dirt road. It is used as an access by people visiting the post office and by residents of Back Fold.


Attractions


TRACTION engines, karate display and a brass band are just some of the attractions available at the League of Friends’ Annual Fete at Brqckhall Hospi­ tal, Langho, on Saturday. Proceeds from the event, which starts at 2 p.m., will go to the Brockhall Hyd­ rotherapy Fund. -


ELMS — BLACKWELL


Rosemary Joan Blackwell was married to Mr Brian Donald Elms a t St Andrew’s Parish Church, Slaidbum, on Saturday. The bride is the eldest


Shop assistant Miss


daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Blackwell, of Higher Clough Farm, Dale Head, Slaidburn. The bridegroom, an


appearing on the village notice board during the last few weeks.


Melodies


THE melodious tones of Slaidbum Silver Band will be heard in the Coronation Gardens, .Waddington, two weeks on Sunday. '' A pleasant afternoon is


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Queensway, Jacqueline Bell (10), of Beech Cot­ tage, and Linda Berry (7) of Brungerley Farm, will have their posters judged later this month. Other entries have been


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agricultural engineer, is the only son of Mrs E. K. Elms, of Coates Lane Farm, Starbotton, Ket- tlewell, and the late Mr D. Elms. The bride, given away


at Wiswell a 100ft. mast should replace two existing 60ft. masts. It claimed to have studied the possibil­ ity of using an IBA mast at Whalley Nab and found it unsuitable unless made higher.The committee chair man, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg; said Norweb blamed the Government re-allocation of radio fre­ quencies' for the need of new masts and equipment, which had been purchased. The purpose was to


per kilo (156.2p), standsird to 164p (151.2p), medium to 152p (144p), heavy to 138p (135p). Hall-bred ewes made to £22.50 (£18.90), homed ewes to £19 (£14.30). Trade was very unpredictable


by her father, wore a full- length white gown of French crepe with camelot sleeves decorated with witchcraft lace. She had a long train and her full- length circular veil was held in place by a floral headdress. • Her bouquet was composed of pink roses, carnations, bridal gladioli and stephanotis. MiChief bridesmaid was


the bride’s sister, who wore a full-length cream and blue flowered dress and a white lace hat. She carried pink and blue flowers. Other attendants were


ss Caroline Blackwell,


maintain operational con­ trol .of the workforce by radio to enable emergen cies to be dealt with promptly. noThe parish council had


at Friday’s second autumn sale of store lambs with some lets selling well and others looking chea{>er. There was a disap­ pointing entry of 1,148 lambs forward. : Suffolk lambs made to £25.40, half-breds to £24 and homed


County Surveyor no obser­ vations, except concerning rights of way. , The Council for the Pro­


objections and the


tection of Rural England considered the structure i would be a “significant


lambs to £15.20. Last week 108 calves and 34


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I , nham (£490). Best heifer with six teeth, I. J. Stott, Chip- . ping (£460. Best cow, L. Birtle


dairy cattle were on offer, with calves continuing to bring good prices.Prices for the best heifers went to G. and B. Pye, Bashall Eaves (£520), T. Parker, Dow-


(£445).; . Friesian bull calves made to


made to .£520 (£408), newly- calved cows to £437 (£404).


Charity-effort


WHALLEY Parish Coun­ cil is holding a coffee after­ noon and evening'at the Toby Jug, -Whalley, on August 29th to raise money for the Ribble Val- , ley Mayor’s charity fund.


Friesian newly-calved heifers /


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Miss Katherine Blackwell, the bride’s sister, and Miss Sarah Close, the brideg­ room’s niece. They wore cream and blue dresses, with flowers in their hair, and carried baskets of blue and pink flowers.. . Best man was Mr Frank


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Baines and groomsmen were Mr John Wilson, Mr Peter Baines and Mr Peter Blackwell, the bride’s brother. The ceremony was con­


including Wiswell. . With the other applica­


£95, heifer calves to £70, Hereford bull calves to £80, heifer calves to £60. Black poll bull calves made to £60, heifer calves to £50.'


' with staff in the High and Low Bentham, Ribble Head and Malham areas. Telephone communication used at present, caused problems. . Earlier permission■ for Norweb to erect a mast on the site had lapsed. The CPRE considered


tion, Norweb claimed they needed 24-hour contact


ducted by the Rev. G. H. Gaze and organist was Mr John Cowking. Following a reception at


the Hark to Bounty Inn, Slaidburn, the couple left for a honeymoon in Scot­ land. , They are to live at Town


End, Slaidburn. Photograph: -Pye’s,


the ‘structure would be total violation of the over­ all amenity aspects that have been so carefully nur­ tured in this area.” ‘ The Countryside Com­


' Bowland area of outstand ing natural beauty and the council’s Planning Depart- ment-'-recommende refusal because of ,the


, site’s great .landscap value. „ .


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mission said the site was well within the Forest of


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•Hall next week, is the first to be'made after a gap of 27. years. : The new - Lassie is-the


ONE of the brightest hap­ piest films of the year “The Magic of Lassie,’ showing, at- Clitheroe Civic


fifth generation offspring of the original‘dog,1 which appeared' with Elizabeth Ta y l o r a n d ,R o d d y McDowall in “Lassie Come Home" in 1943.


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