Clitheroe Adveriiser and Times, February 26th, 1981 7 * 1 ® s p i f f 1


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JOBS YET THE jobs of 800 workers at six Lancashire Trutex factories — three of them in the Clitheroe area — are secure . . . at least for the time being. That assurance was


Wm de vivre of *Gig^M


SOMEWHERE in a remote corner of Pa­ radise is stationed a little cherub whose task it is to care for theatrical producers. In recent months he


g iv en th is week by Trutex’s parent company Tootal, following the an­ nouncement th a t the firm’s Hanover works at Preston is to close this summer with the loss of 220 jobs., Tootal public relations


must have been particu­ larly pleased with Barba­ ra Scattergood, for when she elected to produce L e rn e r and Loewe’s “Gigi,” he found her a cast of talented artists she could mould to fit their respective parts to near perfection.


officer Mrs Audrey Lloyd- Kitchen said that a fall in demand for basic shirts and blouses for children in the 14-18 age group had led to the closure of the Preston factory. But current demand for


most of the company’s other products was heal­ thy and there was no im­ mediate threat to the future prospects of the Clitheroe workers. “But of course, the pre­


ence at 7-30 on Monday night a little miracle hap­ pened on the stage of the Parish Hall; Clitheroe became Paris — the gay colourful romantic Paris of Edwardian France.


And under that influ­


figure of Honore Lachail- les — a role for which Maurice Chevalier is so well remembered in the film of the play — con­ trasted' perfectly with his equally eleg;ant, but less word ly -w ise nephew Gaston..They had the greatest opportunities, the best songs to sing, the best lines to say and were the magnet for all eyes on their every appearance. . And the ladies — “the last creation of God at the close of an exhausting week” as Honore declared — were quite delightful. The sweet vitality of Gigi, the enchanting girl who became a very lovely


vivre of this clever com­ pany infected the entire audience. The debonair, mature


curtain rising on the Bois de Boulogne, the joie de


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sent recession means that the situation is changing all the time and it is im­ possible to give definite assurances too far into the future,” she said.


Calderstones nurse for 33 years


A FORMER nurse at Cal­ derstones Hospital for 33 years, Mrs Gladys Bridge has died, aged 83. Lancaster-born Mrs


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Bridge came to Clitheroe after her marriage in 1927. For the past two years she had lived at St Ann’s Court, Low Moor. Before that she had


FAMILY GROUP HOMES


; 18th will take the form of an informal open discus­ sion evening. Any foster parents with


introduced to fo s te r homes from children’s homes, it was particularly relevant for local foster parents to learn about the general background the children in their care may have encountered. The meeting, on March


A •COMPREHENSIVE talk on the family group home was given by Mrs Elaine Exley at the Ribble Valley Foster Pa­ rents’ Association meet­ ing, held in Clitheroe Social Services office. As many children are


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lived in Alma Place, Seedall Avenue and Vic­ toria Street. Her late hus­ band, Harry, worked at Calderstones as a fitter for about 30 years. A member of Clitheroe


P a r ish Church, Mrs Bridge belonged to the former Mothers’ Union and regularly took part in their pantomimes. She leaves a son, Peter,


a point of view or query which they consider may require research or an of­ ficial viewpoint are wel­ come to contact chairman Mrs V. Gibson, at Black­ burn 40039, before that date.


lady; the kindly, under­ standing Mamita, who re­ tained in autumn the


Sheep dearer


STEERS and heifers main­ tained recent rates, but fat cows were dearer at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday. Hoggs and sheep also made more money.


cluding 26 fat cows), 40 ewes and 171 hoggs forward.


There were 74 fat cattle (in­


■ medium heifers to 83.8p (81.9p). Uncertified steers made to 82p (79p), calf bulls to 94.6p (90.8p) and fat cows to 70p (62.69p).


per live kilo (average 88.2p), medium to 88.8p (85.5p) and


(166.09p) and medium to 172p i(168.5p). Half-bred ewes mai' ■to £32 per head (£24.20) and homed ewes to £19.80 (£16.40).


Light lambs made to 178.5p (162.38p), standard to 172p


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■ At Friday’s sale, 12 in-calf cattle and 166 store cattle were • forward. There was a very sharp demand for all classes of store cattle.


sp r in g in g cows to £500, Charolais bullocks to £382, heif­ ers to £314, Friesian bullocks to £346, Hereford bullocks to £380, heifers to £370, Simmen- tal bullocks to £378, Friesian heifers to £305.


In-calf heifers made to £540,


of Wrea Green, who is manager of a Blackpool branch of the Yorkshire


Bank. A service at Clitheroe


Parish Church yesterday was followed by interment at Clitheroe cemetery.


Treat


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Probus Club were given a pictorial treat by Mr H. Dennett, of Nelson. His illustrated talk co­


vered a wide range of countryside views from the Cotswolds to the Scottish Highlands, in­ cluding old churches and notable buildings. He was thanked by Mr Geoffrey Mitchell. At the next meeting, a week to­ morrow, the speaker will be Mr J. Adderley, of Grindleton.


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Hairdresser chased garage intruder


A MAN who tried to take a car from a lock-up garage in the early hours of the morning was chased by a Clitheroe hairdresser. Clitheroe magistrates month to enable a social


w e re to ld th a t Mr Edward Worswick heard the car being started in the garage next to his in Back King Street. He investigated and


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saw John Martin O’Don­ nell (21), of Bawdlands, who ran off into Rock Street where he was stop­ ped by a policeman. O’Donnell admitted at­


tempting to take the car. He fu r th e r adm itted taking a minibus without consent, driving without insurance, not having a driving licence and steal­ ing a radio and speaker worth £225. He also asked for six other offences to be considered. The magistrates, ad­ journed sentence for a


inquiry report to be pre­ pared. Mr Graham Duff, pro­


secuting, said O’Donnell took the minibus from New Market Street. I t was found abandoned in Blackburn four days later. The radio equipment, which was recovered with O’Donnell’s help, had been taken from a second minibus. In a statement O’Don­


nell blamed his behaviour on drink. The two minib­ uses had been left unlock­ ed, one with the key in. He had sold the radio for


£9.


.gone into the garage in Back King Street when the doors opened as- he leaned on them. The doors were damaged when the car ran back­ wards after he started the engine.


O’Donnell said he had


Exchange of ideas


THE C l ith e ro e One Parent group were the g u e s ts of Hyndburn Single’Parents last week. The purpose of the visit


was to exchange ideas and meet people in similar cir­ cumstances. After supper a vote of thanks was given by Mrs M. Hood. Future (events on the


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charm she so obviously radiated in spring, the. dignified sophistication of Aunt Alicia, were beauti­ fully and satisfyingly por­ trayed. The supporting roles —


small but very important — were all well played and ’ we particularly re­ member the lovely little cameo in the office of Maitre du Fresne. The chorus reflected


musical director John Bowness did everything demanded and did it more than well; the stage man­ agement and lighting were slick and unfailingly on cue. One left the theatre


The orchestra under


mans). Geraldine Macdonald, (Gigi), Janet Cowgill (Mamita),


the distinction and compe­ tence of the principals; both men and women were the essence of sarto­ rial and musical elegance.


be granted to the 11 de­ lightful dancers — it was almost the Miss World contest over again when they came on the stage. Their every appearance was a joy; they danced a can-can of professional ex­ uberance and vitality.


A special accolade must


feeling at least 10 years younger; 1’entente cor- diale was very firmly cemented; one forgot en­ tirely difficulties with fish and lamb imports. Gazing down from his


own soft and special cloud, if he cast his so


experienced eye on this 19th p ro d u c tio n of


Clitheroe Parish Church Operatic Society, the un­ forgettable Maurice would have cried: “Bravo, bravo! Encore, encore!” Always and as usual le mot juste!


(Honore Lachailles), Terry Burgoyne (Gaston Lachailles), Mary Thomas (Liane D'exel-


Principals: James Parker


Thelma Harrison (Aunt Alicia), Jim Butters (Charles, her butler), Ken Parkinson (head waiter and Maitre d’Hotel), June Weaver (receptionist), John Rice (telephone installer), , Gladys Sutcliffe (artist and dancing teacher), Michael O’H agan (Manuel), John Holden (Maitre du Fresne), Roge r Dugdale (M a i tre Duclosj.


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Chorus: Kristin Baldwin,


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Dancers: Debbie Bottoms, Carole Bradley, Lisa Cassidy,


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