years is to get a bumper £880 refund' from the Ribble Valley Borough Council. The householder, who


owner had promptly paid rates on both properties, members of the council’s Finance and General Pur­ poses Sub-Committee re­ commended making the refund.; The council had never


lives in Garnett Road and owns an empty property in Fairfield Drive, eventu­ ally applied to the council for a rate refund. After hearing that the


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A RESIDENT of West View, Clitheroe, for more than 60 years, Miss May Matthews has died in hos­ pital, aged 90. Miss Matthews, who


was bom and brought up in the Upbrooks area, worked as a weaver alongside her mother and s is te r a t the former Whipps Mill. S h e a t te n d e d the


months she had lived hear her nephew, Mr James Wilson, of Threshfield, near Grassington. A service will be held


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been informed that the Fairfield Drive house was unoccupied and the owner was unaware that empty property, was not rate - a b l e . '- ’


The refund is for rates paid since October, 1976.


ELLA, the Old English sheepdog, belonging to Mrs Annette Halliwell (2nd


left) caught the attention of Ribble Valley visitors Helen Cowperthwaite (15), of Schofield Farm, Pendleton (left), Jackie Crowther (15), of Edisford


Road, Clitheroe (2nd right) and Marie Fox (14), of Scott House, Higher Hodder.


Ribble Valley successes at Royal Lancs show


WHEN the country went to the town at last week’s sunshine Royal Lancashire Show, at Witton Park. Blackburn, several Ribble Valley people we r e among the prizewinners. The show — the second


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DOWNHAM Hall Farms had a successful time in the sheep section, pictured with


first prize-winning horned lambs is shepherd Mr Derek Swindlehurst (right) and his father, Tom.


Those old dolls are wanted for a good cause


CLITHEROE Ladies’ Circle is appealing for dolls in good condition which can be dressed and sold to raise money for two projects — the East Lancashire Hospice fund and for a “mobile” bed for the use of local people during illness.


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AN enforcement notice has been served on a Clitheroe haulage firm re­ quiring it to stop parking vehicles on land at Woone Lane.


by the Ribble Valley Council and follows the authority’s refusal, backed by a Department of the Environment inspector on appeal, not to allow the site to be used by Smith Transport as a base for its haulage operation. ■


The notice was served


petition is one of the ac­ tivities lined up for the autumn to raise cash for


The dress-the-doll com­


the joint project. A fashion and beauty


evening has already been fixed for October 28th and the dolls and other toys being made by Circle members will be on sale at a stall on Clitheroe market in November.


cost about £250. All other money raised will be do­ nated to the hospice fund, which has already passed the £25,000 mark.


The bed is expected to


ity Service Convenor, Mrs Kathleen Eastwood, said they would welcome as


haulage base in Clitheroe since having to leave their Station Road premises in March to make way for the building of a £800,000 supermarket.


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many dolls as possible but they must be in good con­ dition.


. The Circle would also like to hear from anyone who is willing to dress them.


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• But in recent weeks there have been com­ plaints from people in the Primrose area about the Woone Lane site being used by a new company, Steadplan, for overnight maintenance of Smith’s vehicles from bases, in Scotland and Cumbria. The: la te s t develop­


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the bed they had in mind was of the hospital type,' fitted with hydraulics. It could-be used in a sick person’s home at the dis­


Mrs Eastwood said that


cretion'. of the nursing of­ ficer. “We, think both are very worthy. causes, and we hope people will "sup­ port lis,” she said.


ments in the ' situation were reported to Tues-: day’s meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-commit­ tee.


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show to remember. They picked up six firsts, three seconds and a third prize with th e ir Pendleside Herefords. Mr J. Crosier, of Pain-


at Witton Park following its revival — attracted big crowds, although the attendance on Wednesday was somewhat down due to the Royal Wedding. However, the sunshine


brought out the spec­ tators on the Tuesday and Thursday, and secretary Mr Ben Harwood de­ scribed the show as a re­ sounding success. For Frank and Mabel


Clayton, of Laneside Farm, Chatbum, it was a


tion, Mr A. H. Roe, of K im b e r le y H o u s e , Rimington Lane, Riming- ton, gained a second prize in the gelding class. Heyes Farm, Wolfen


t io n , Downham Hall Farms won a" first;' two seconds and a fourth, while in.the.lonk section, T. Whitwell and Sons, of Pendleton Hall, Pendle­ ton, gained first' and third prizes. C-h a tb u r .n r a b b i t


sheep farmer, Mr William Miller, of Laneside Farm, Grindleton, also had a good day with his blue­ faced Leicesters. He won the championship and re­ serve championship and first prize for a group of three. In the cross-bred' sec­


Hall, Chipping, had sever­ al successes with cross­ bred ewes, gimmer lambs, tups, shearling rams and shearling gimmers. Another Ribble Valley


ley Farm, Gisbum, also had a successful day with his British Friesians, gaining a first, three thirds, a third and fourth prizes. In the heavy horse sec­


ceived Royal wedding mementoes in the form of trinket bowls filled with sweets from Slaidburn and Easington Parish Council.


the wedding day by the parish council chairman Mr George Robinson, who also lit a bonfire on the village green to get Slaid- bunrs celebrations under way. Supper was served at


They were presented on ;


the Hark to Bounty and there was dancing to Nookies Disco.


mers went on a treasure hunt round the village at their first meeting after the summer break. The winners were a


Treasure Slaidburn young far­


Trinket bowls Slaidburn children re­


Winning hands


•' At Whalley, winners of the Abbey senior citizens’ whist and • domino drive were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs C. Scahill, Mrs E. Lancaster. Gents — Mrs M. Grady, Mrs R. San­ derson. Dominoes: Miss


Eatough, Mr Frankland, Mrs Almond, Mrs Hindle.


group led by Rex Parry. Club leader Miss M. J. Watson who organised the hunt, was thanked by chairman Mr Neville Har­ rison. A business meeting was held.


Wiswell


bunting Wiswell cele­ brated the Royal Wedding on the day itself with a street party attended by nearly all the villagers, young and not-so-young. . MC was Mr Robert Parker, ably assisted by a number of friends. A sumptuous Jacobs join buffet of patties, sand­ wiches, quiches, salads, pies, cakes and assorted sweets was supplemented by a large barbecue. Along both sides of the


Tug of war Decked with flags and


main road were sideshows such as apple bobbing, wet sponge throwing and a treasure hunt. Games were organised


by Miss H. Boylin, who won first prize in the com­ petition for a favourite flower. Miss J. Roberts, was second. President Mrs K. Bond


Canada were the subject of a talk by Miss Long to members of Standfast WI. She showed slides of the Everglades, Niagara Falls and Disneyworld. Thanks were expressed


Holiday views Holidays in Florida and


reported on the presi­ dent’s evening at Whalley Abbey. Arrangements were made for an outing to Blackpool next month.


Mitton Teddy


Regulars at Mitton’s Aspinall Arms marked the Royal Wedding by holding a raffle to raise £40 for local cancer research. First prize of a teddy was donated by landlord Mr Jim Bamber.


Waddington


brated the Royal wedding in Waddington with a vil­ lage bonfire and hot-pot supper. The Mayor of th e


Bonfire About 100 people cele­


to cater for all ages, the highlight being a tug-of- war and everyone had a wonderful time. There was a brief inter­


breeder -Mr Ken Platt, of Downham Road, won two first prizes, as did Mr Dennis Frankland, of Castle View, Clitheroe. For Mrs Sheila Holmes,


of Portfield Farm Whal- ley, however, it was not a day for competition, but for pride. She took part in an ex­


hibition staged by the Rare Breeds Survival T ru s t , showing h er Golden Guernsey goats and N o rth Ronalsay sheep. Mrs Elizabeth Town-


lude in the festivities which commenced at 2 p.m., to watch the Royal couple’s departure on hon­ eymoon and the celebra­ tions then continued until late at night.


Sabden


for their first social after the holiday break in St Mary’s School on Monday. Domino winners were


First social Sabden Over 60s met


son, of Blackmoss Farm, Slaidbum, had intended to go to the show with some of her Suffolk sheep. But like many Ribble Valley farmers the trip had to be put off while advantage was taken of good haymaking weather. Other local prizewinners


1980 — 1, Mrs H. G. Hindle, End House Stud, Gisbum. Filly bom in 1978 — 4, Mrs Hindle. Colt or filly foal — 3. Mrs A. E. Hirst, Saddle End Farm, Chipping. Working hunter — 5, Mrs


Light horses. Filty, born in


Hilary Benson, Park House, Chatbum Road, Clitheroe; 6, Mr John Greenhalgh, Ruggles- mere Farm, Bashall Eaves. Hack, mare or gelding — 2. Mrs Pat Atkinson, Readwood


Stables. Working hunter pony under


13h.h. — 1, Tracy Benson, Clitheroe. Under 14h.h. — 6, Mr and Mrs J. Barrow, Fields House Farm, Waddington. Breeding riding pony. Two


& e a r old — ( , Mr John


bers bom in 1965 and 1966 4, Miss Alison Walters, Manor House Farm, Howgill. Riming­ ton. Jumping for members bom after 1969 — 4, Miss Joanna Garment, Mossley Farm, Chip­ ping. Members bom after 1965 — 3, Miss Alison Walters.


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No insurance


FOR using a motorcycle in Pimlico Road without insurance, David Mills (25), of Monk Street, Clitheroe, was fined £90, with £5 costs at Clitheroe. He pleaded guilty. The court was told he had changed his' address and the renewal notice had not reached him.


Miss E. Hayes, Mrs N.- Palmer, Mrs I. Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs E. H a rg re av e s , Mrs D. Ingham, Mr J. Watson, Mrs A. Denny. Gents — Mr E. Flannagan, Mrs I. Hill. Raffle: Mr C. Howarth.


Gisburn


commemorate the wed­ ding of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer was conducted by Canon S. A. Selby at Gis­ burn Parish Church on Sunday. There was a large con­


Photographs A special service to


gregation and during the service the vicar pre­ sented souvenir framed photographs of the Royal couple to the children and young people. Hymns included “I vow


Ribble' Valley, Coun. John Walmsley lit the bonfire to get the festivities- under way. The supper was provided by the vil­ lage pubs and clubs.


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night’s whist drive in Read Constitutional Club were'— Ladies: Mrs S. J. Coward, Mrs A. Wilshaw (co n s ) . G en ts : Mr R.Chamley, Mrs M. Red- path (cons). The special prize was won by Mrs R. Hargreaves, who was the MC.


All the aces Winners at Monday


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Looking back Villagers in Bolton-by-


Bowland marked th e Royal Wedding by looking back four years to remind themselves of their Silver Jubilee party. A film of the celebra­


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Mrs Joyce Lilburn pre­ sented commemorative crowns to the children and later there was coun­ try dancing,to a ceilidh band on the village green. There was more fun on


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Dunsop Bridge


to tnee my country” and lessons were read by Mr C. H. Hindley and Mrs M. Ellison. The service ended with the singing of the National Anthem.


Hurst Green


munion at St Jo h n ’s Church, Hurst Green, was conducted by the Rev. A. R. Higginson on Monday evening before th e m e e t in g of th e Mothers’ Union. Arrangements for forth­


coming events and future meetings were discussed and a programme of speakers was announced.


BEST BIRD IN SHOW


CHAIRMAN of Clitheroe Budgerigar Society, Mr Terry Nelson, won the best bird prize at Preston championship, show on Saturday. Mr Nelson,- of Mayfield


Avenue,; also brought home awards for the best champion adult and'best champion bird.


Lancashire Budgerigar Society, he has been breeding and exhibiting budgies for. 20 years.


President of .the East Cinema He works at Neotechnic


Engineering, .Clitheroe, where he is in charge of the quality control depart­ ment.


A TOUCHING film for all the family at Clitheroe Civic Hall next week is “Little Lord Fauntelroy,”


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For the troops When Slaidburn reading


tions from Legion mem­ bers, approximately 1,000 hooks are ready to be de­ livered to the troops in N.


a.m. and there will be a bring-and-buy stall. Pro­ ceeds will go to Legion funds.


branch is holding-a coffee morning and afternoon tea at Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on September 6tn, when any gifts of books will be welcome. The event begins at TO


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Tosside


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Hymn The end of term service


Georgina Moon, Tracey L e v e r to n and Paul Howard and the pupils sang a special hymn. A large number of friends ana parents attended.


side Institute, organised by Mrs Jean Tilbury and Mrs Marion Howard, ra is e d £275 fo r the Airedale Body Scanner Appeal. There were 15 stalls,


Flea market A flea market at Tos­


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