Clitherbe Advertiser and Times, June 26th, 1980 7 I • • ;\v- r "• ’ ’ ''V/ I


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THEY’RE al l there . . ! Bright new models, glis­ tening and sleek in their showrooms, ready for the road. T a k e t h e n ew


IN J TALBOT


IRS ;£3425


I£5600 £5975


Showroom sleekness .. .and good value, too


Talbot range. They have cars covering the entire spectrum oi the high’ volume sector of the market — one to two litres, or lOOcc to 2000cc as we “ old hands” recognise it.


this manufacturer(former- ly Chrysler) is the Solara, with four doors, five seats and a seven-model range.


Bright newcomer for


wheel drive Talbot with a separate boot and is cur­ rently in . production both in the UK and France. No fewer than seven versions of the Solara will progres­ sively become available in this country, with two engine sizes (1.3 and 1.6 litres)._ C u r r e n t ly th e LS


I t is the. only front-


1600 SX, which boasts such refinements as an electronic speed hold along with a mini dash­ board computer readout. The specification of this model is designed to take it well through the 80s without major modifica­ tion . . . In fact, the makers claim it is one of the most modern family


cars on the road. Renault have driven


another powerful wedge into the European . car


market with the a n - ' nouncement of its Fuego coupe — unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. T h e re will be s ix


models with three engines — 1397cc, 1647cc ana the top two variants using the powerful 1995cc 4-cylinder


unit of the Renault 20TS. STORM


lila


' 56 m.p.h. performance, with 30.4 miles to the gallon in town. It boasts electronic ignition, dual­ braking system and major service periods have been extended to 10,000 miles. Top of the range is the


1300cc, which carries a good specification, costs just oyer £4,000 ex-works and boasts a 44 m.p.g. at


In a IlNGOR


I DYANE,


gained the reputation of being one of the most economical cars on the road in Europe. British tests have come up with 57.6 miles per gallon at 56 m.p.h. for this llOOcc en­ gined vehicle. If you look carefully you will find that there is a 5 per cent inter-, est rate on Renault sales at the moment — but it stops at the end of this month.


The Renault 5 TL has


Advertising Feature


Japanese imports comes Honda, a well-tried name since the days when it took the motor cycle world by storm. Currently the three-


High up in the ranks of


cars on the market today. Around 3.5m. have been sold worldwide since its introduction in 1975. It comes in two engine


sizes — 1093cc (42.8,miles to the gallon at 56 m.p.h.) and 1457cc (39.2 m.p.g. at 56 m.p.h:). Another well-known


door Accord (1600cc-en- gined) model is doing very well. It does very well on the economy stakes and offers some very civilised “amenities”. The model has had the


German manufacturer — Opel — is doing quite well


standing.


locally. The new Opel Kadett) acclaimed as the “the 1300 with all the ?[ualities of greatness” is a ront-wheel drive hatch­


odd facelift since it first appeared, but Honda seem to have got the for­ mula right from the word go with this one. Today’s version boasts transistor­ ised ignition and various body improvements. It is a full five-seater. Interior appointments are excel­ lent and include head re­ straints front and rear.


notched up record sales for the first quarter of 1980 at a time when most manufacturers are feeling the pinch. World-wide sales for VW are stated to be 3.4 per cent up on last year’s figures. The jewel of the range


V o lk sw a g e n hav e


is the Golf — possibly one of the most successful


FAVOUR


liability allied to s_tyle. T h at’s Peugeot.


back with quite a lot going for it. There is a choice of 16 models. A new overhead camshaft engine takes in two-star petrol to give the utmost economy. There is also an up-rated version, using four-star petrol. You pays your money and you takes you choice, and whatever your choice is you can rely on Opel for being roomy, re l ia b le ana economical to run. “U tte rly r e l ia b le ,”


'favour locally are the 505s and the 305s. There is also a big range of 104s to tempt the discriminating buyer. The local agent tells me there is no shor­ tage of models, and if you fancy the opportunity, plenty to try on the road. The 104 three-door


C u r re n t ly f in d in g Comfort, class and re­


wood veneer fascia, remote control driver’s door mirror, centre console, a radio, quartz clock, good fuel economy and long service intervals. And I want it


“I want a solidly engineered family car with fabric trim, a


claims the local agent. I wouldn’t argue. Nice cars . . . no gimmicks.


The basic Kadett costs £3,479 ex-works, and the


reputation for solid, last­ ing reliability . . . but big cars. The current 343 and 345 models show that Volvo can also make a good small hatchback-type car. I know, I recently had the privilege of throwing them around the Zandfoort racing circuit. Nippy, well-made and ut­ terly safe to handle, cars. They are NOT new


top of the range Berlina- designed hatchback will se t you back a mere £4,882. Volvo have built up a


Dafs as many people are apt to think — they are brand new, designed from bumper-to-bumper quality


£33311 p.m.


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Volvos. Both models share the same lively


1397cc engine. The two- door basic 343 costs £4,284 ex-works and the 345 £4,590 with its four doors and higher specifi­ cation. A sun roof is an available option on both models along with an automatic gearbox. Both cars are backed by


ITpsSH avENGEREK^g r i l l ia n t r a n g e


b o t c a r s . . . signed for the


rist and the style itoring in the ’80s.


freedom-loving Sunbeam. . .


e ever-popular . .and, of course,


ing Horizon and TALBOT trom


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WELLGATE MOTORS LTD Vauxhall main dealers for the Rlbble Valley.


Tel. Clltheroe 22222/3/4 Parts Dept. Tel: 26611. DUCK STREET. CLITHEROE US! VAUXHALL&E9 1 Japanese r e lia b ilit y #


E u ro p e a n f la i i: Thaf’s Honda.


Reliable. Hut bland.That's the kind ofcomment < me usually hears nix Hit


J a jw m e s e c a rs . Euroix’nn cars tin the tuber hand are


considered to have style, road handlingand [X'ribnrianee— but tiny rarely figure high in die‘reliability’ tables. So ears that provide the best ofbnth


worlds haw to 1 >cgotx I news. right? As this is an advertisement lor


Honda, there are no | >


j-door hatch- Jad, including tax.


>,618 on the ionths road


iD TERMS


I A WEEK to 7 p.m.,


i.m. to 5 p.m. 5 p.m., m


ft SALES niriit),. Burnley .26020


fixes lor guessing


which cars weVotalkingaboiu. tint don’t take our word for it—just


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read what the motoringcorres| londents haw long been saying. For example, in


April ’7tt. Motor.said


about our Civic "...it is well and


thoughtfully fitted out and. from our exix'iienceuithalongtcrm


test ear. reliable. Hie success of the Cine


owes much to die fact that it is4ho most ‘Eurotx'an’ol.Jaiianesecars... In April ’79, Drive commented on our


Accord •‘most (.Japanese ears) have been a bit


GREENACRE GARAGE nibble Valley Honda Main Dealer


GREENACRE STREET, CLITHEROE. Tel. 23108


boring— unadwnlurous and outdated


mechanically, uilli indiliercnt accum- niodationnnd little drivera| ipcal.Thcncaine the Accord... with a.s| iccificatinn as U| Ho-date ;cs (Kuropean eats)..." And in febmaiy oftliis war. Motor said


that our livludc” has established conclusively that.lapanesenianulaetuivrsejinnow ,


eoni|K’te with the r.uro| x-ans on equal terms... Which isa lot more than call he said liir the latest incarnation of'(anathcr.Japanesccar)." These arc. just three oftliemanv.


main’ ivvicws in a similar lain. ’ Its worth diinkingabout next time


vouput murown moiuy into a car. Ifvou want 1 x itli relial lility and Hair, make it Honda .____


HONDA w _ The ImasI o lix ) ! h m i r l i l s .


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Tel. Clitheroe 25211 2 3


Auto E le c t r ic a l, D ie s e l and M o to r Engineers


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DEALERS PETROL AND DIESEL


SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES


ACCESSORY-SHOP —


WITH FULL RANGE OF ‘SMURF PRODUCTS’


SUM M ER O F F ER


25% OFF BLAUPUNKT RADIOS AND , CASSETTE PLAYERS


Advanced technology in a family car. Drive an Astra and you’ll feel the difference. Aerodynamic style that aids


stability and promotes quietness. All-new !3CX)S OHC engine with punchy performance and excellent economy. Big-car roominess from a highly-refined front wheel drive layout. And big-car ride from the sophisticated suspension system. Comfort and luxury for


up to five. Plus simplified servicing that scores ten out of ten. All through, Astra scores top marks. Prove it yourself today at:


hatchback should do well. The ZL 950cc engined version has a claimed 48.7 m.p.g. on two-star petrol at 56 m.p.h.! That’s the style in these days of costly petrol! In basic trim it costs £3,139 ex- works. It is classed as a two-plus-two four-seater. Top of the range is the massively elegant 604 with its 2664cc VG engine With fuel injection and automatic transmission, it costs £10,669 ex-works. There is also a 604 diesel turbo


allied with reliability and economy lures for


Quality of engineering,


are sure-fire the discerning


motorists, and he will find them aplenty in the


Peugeots. Diesels are gaining in


popularity all the time — on reliability and economy grounds. Peugeot carry a full diesel range and more extension to the range is scheduled. A name to conjure with in the car world over the years has


Iitan-based Alfa Romeo marque — with a truly-


been the Ita-


proud record. T o d ay ’s Alfas a re


V o lv o ’s ‘‘u n l im i te d mileage” guarantee last­ ing for 12 months. Long lasting, roomy and nice to drive. S ubaru is a n o th e r


worthy of the long tradi­ tion. Locally causing some interest are the Alfasud versions with e i th e r 1350cc or 1500cc engines. In basic form, the


Japanese make to conjure with and more and more of these stylish models can be seen locally. There is a wide rang­


1300cc comes complete with four-wheel servo disc brakes, five-speed gear­ box, reclining seats, head­ rests, tinted glass and rev counter. A truly tremendous


ing, six-model choice av­ ailable from the basic GLF, five-speed gearbox 1600cc version, through to the four-wheel drive “ex­ otica” of the top saloon. There is also a very low- priced front-wheel drive estate, which sells at £4,186 ex-works. The basic GLF costs


EVERYONE'S HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF VOLVO.


IT SHATTERS


'£3,471 ex-works, returns 45.6 at 56 miles an hour — even better perform­ ance. Another model — the


specification at a basic, ex-works price of £3,331. Car tax and all the other items to be added, of course. Nicely performing engine too — returning 42.2 miles to the gallon at 56 miles an hour. The' 1500, c o s t in g


£3,986 ex-works. Running on two-star petrol it is claimed to cover 43.9 m.p.g. at 56 m.p.h. Even as a “basic” its


Mercedes 200 * »n*


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style which Alfa seems to excel at — is the medium­ sized saloon, the Giulietta,


which comes in 1600cc and 1800cc versions. A wedge-


standard specification in­ cludes such items as radio, tinted glass and that five speed box. This is what the dealer calls “motoring at its most economical and luxurious best.”


shaped executive class sports saloon, the Giuliet­ ta is one of the nicest looking cars on the road. It performs well too, re­ turning over 40 to the gallon at 56 in the IGOOcc Form and just below 40 in the higher engine rating. Prices, ex-works, are £4,114 and £4,354 respec­ tively. Last, but not least,


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Ford Granada 2:3.0- £8023- Audi100L5S.'-'-;;.’:': H


■ t * \ ’ Volvo244DL


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comes the extremely economical Polski-Fiat range. There are two saloon


Renault 20TS: t. ’■ £6668 - Rover 2300.v.-.:, , . v


£6576 m The Volvo 244DL is very reliable ancl extremely durable. And the level ol specifi­


cation is very high. It is natural to assume, then, a high price. However, it’s the one area where we fail


models, both sharing a 1481cc engine. The basic model sells at £2,459, ex- works and the up-market version, the ES Polonez at £3,453 ex-works.


the Polski-Fiat is a full four-door saloon.


Even so, in basic form


to live up to your expectations. HINDLE & WALKER LTD


BROWNHILL GARAGE WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN Tel. 40511 OPEN MON. — FRI. 9 a.m. — 6-30 p.m. SAT. 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. — SUN. 1 — 4 p.m. VOLVO. A CAR WITH STANDARDS.


LUND — ASPDEN


FORMER manager of Waddington F o o tb a ll Club, Mr John Morton Lund, of The Bungalow, - ....... " ‘ ~'itne


Salthill Road, Clitheroe, was married at Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday to Miss Susan Aspden.


widely known in local football circles, is the only son of Mr J. Lund and Mrs G. Parker. He is a builder by trade.


The bridegroom, who is


rapher at Lancaster Royal lclt


The bride — a radiog­


Infirmary — is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Derek Aspden, of Lang- shaw Drive, Clitheroe.


father, the bride wore a crinoline-style gown of


Given away by her


white lace. Her snort, cir­ cular veil was held by a pearl trimmed Juliet cap. She carried a bouquet of white rosebuds, bridal gladioli, stephanotis, car­ nations and pink silk flowers.


was Miss Carol Aspden, the bride’s sister, who wore a dusky pink chiffon dress with flowers in her hair. She carried a bou- q u e t of to n in g silk flowers.


The chief bridesmaid


the Misses Samantha and Georgina Greenwood and Deborah Rawsthorne (bridegroom’s nieces) wore lace-trimmed dres­ ses of pink floral print.


The small bridesmaids,


Alice bands in their hair and carried pomanders of pink silk flowers.


They had flowered Dominoes HBest man was Mr Roy


were Mr Michael Kenyon and Mr Alan Rawsthorne.


argreaves and .ushers


The ceremony was per­ formed by the Rev. G. W. P.


S. Knowles and Mr Wrigley was organist.


the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley.


Lancaster. A reception was held at The couple will live at


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Lady Farmers’ Social Sec­ tion played dominoes at a meeting at the Parkers Arms, Newton. About 50 people attended and win­ ners were Mrs E. Moor- house and Mrs G. Cap- stick.' ,


Pendle Club


WINNERS at Clitheroe’s Pendle Bridge Club were: Mr T. Adey and Mrs E. Bush, Mr T. Hartley and Mrs K. Gudgeon.


V


Bridge Club


THERE was a good at-, tendance at this week’s1 d u p l ic a te g am e a t Clitheroe Bridge Club, when 14 tables were in


Mr A. Woollin and Mrs J. Martindale, Mr Nicol Smith and Mrs Russell. EW — Mr F. Walker and Mrs A. Pedder, Mrs Taylor and Mrs Stainger. The following hand demons­


Winners were: NS —


trates the pitfalls after a pre­ emptive bid by partner.


N Dealer EW Vul


S 9S2 H J62 D AJ10S765 C —


S QJG H 975 D K92 C A 954


W E S


X


S 10753 H AKQS d o C KQ02


opening bid by North, South has a difficult deci­


After a pre-emptive


sion to make. Any bid he makes is forcing to game, which he cannot guaran­


tee, so he has no option but to pass.


three no trumps, which was not a success. After a pre-emptive opening, it is essential to nave partial support in the opening bidder's suit, to play in a no-trump contract. Nine tricks in diamonds is the limit of the hand. WLW


Several pairs tr ied


S AK4 H 1043 D 43 C J10S73


Tuesday.”


impressed. I understand that there are now fleet sale facilities. Incidental­ ly, that four-wheeled drive saloon version is claimed to be the only one of its kind currently on sale in the UK.- P eu g eo t , the well-


Try one. You could be


Dedication to public life


THE first woman Freeman of the former Clitheroe Borough, Miss Evelyn Garnett MBE,


has died at the age of 86. A lifelong Conservative,


known French car man­ ufacturers , have many loyal owners in this area who will vouch for the fact that this make is out­


RENAULT’S sleek looking new coupe — ivhen standing still! the Fuego — looks fast even


Miss Garnett, of Moorland Crescent, was a member of the Garnett family who were the last owners of the old Low Moor Mill. She was closely involved in local government and education.


Clitheroe Divisional Women’s Conservative Association ju s t af te r World War I, Miss Gar­ nett was its chairman for 30 years. At the time of her death, she was a vice president of the associa­ tion.


A co-founder of the


. Miss Garnett was also chairman of the Clitheroe Ladies’ branch-of the Con­ servative Association for many years. In addition, Miss Gar­


nett, a former magistrate, achieved another notable


first for women Conserva­ tives by being elected to Clitheroe Borough Council in 1949. She was a county coun­


doyouSir?” “You don’t want it black Believe it or not we can actually


offer you a new Ford Cortina to drive away in the foreseeable future. Not just one. But several to choose from.


How has this miracle come about?


Cortinas got so long that Ford took significant steps to increase production.


So why not pop in and see what


we’ve got. As long as you don’t want a black one you could be the owner of a new Cortina by Tuesday.


RUFUS CARR limited


Tel. 22173 BAWDLANDS GARAGE, CUTHER0E


After Hours, Clitheroe 22444 Apparently the waiting list for


cillor for 12 years, stand- g down in 1952. However, her work at


county level involved her in the local education scene and she had close connections with many Clitheroe schools. She was a governor of Rib- blesdale and both the town’s grammar schools, as well as manager of


Pendle and Edis ford Junior Schools. But her dedication to


public life did not go un­ noticed. In 1962 she gained the honour of be­


coming the first woman F re em an of the old


borough — one of only two at the time of her death. Some 20 years ago she was awarded the MBE.


her life, Miss Garnett lived with her family in Waddington, later moving to Low Moor House, near the mills. She was the eldest daughter of Mr William Garnett, one of three brothers who owned . the mill before it closed. ’


For the early part of


war she worked in a mun­ itions factory in Manches­ ter. She moved to her present home more than 20 years ago.


During the first world


a t C l ith e ro e P a r ish Church on Tuesday after­ noon, followed by inter­ ment at Wadaington Parish Church.


The funeral took place


vived by a sister, Mrs Barbara Nanson, who lives in Princess Avenue, Clith e ro e , and three brothers, Messrs Robert, T h om a s an d Jo h n Garnett.


Miss Garnett is sur­


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