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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, January 7th, 1982 13 ILLSTON’S SALE NOW IN PROGRESS YOUR


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OWN CAR PARK.AT REAR OF BOTH PREMISES


A bus driver for 42 years


A BUS driver who worked for 42 years at the Clitheroe depot of Ribble Motor Services col­ lapsed and died at his home on Sunday. •


■ E a r l ie r , Mr James


WORKED ON CWS FARMS


ONE of Clitheroe’s oldest residents, former farm worker Mr James Robin­ son, of Bolland Prospect, has died at the age of 93. Mr Robinson was a


native of Chipping, who moved to Chaigley in the 1920s to work on the CWS farms. He retired through ill health in 1946 and in 1958 came to Clitheroe. He had lived in Bolland


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Joseph Vose (77), of Pas- turelands Drive, Billing- ton,-had been busy clear­ ing snow from the drive of his home.


Vose came to Clitheroe in the late 1920s to work for Ribble and drove express and to u r i s t coaches throughout the country.


A native of Wigan, Mr


world war he" served for six years with the RAF as a driver, reaching the rank of sergeant.


During the second


Prospect for more than 20 years. For the past 11 years he had been cared for by his only surviving son, Mr W. F. (Jim) Robinson, proprietor of the former Albion Garage, and now a sales director. Gardening was Mr


war Mr Robinson saw active service abroad with the Loyal North Lanca­ shire Fusiliers in Turkey, Mesopotamia and Af­ ghanistan and won vari­ ous war medals. Burial takes place to­


Robinson’s main interest and after his early retire­ ment he spent some time as a part-time gardener. He had been a widower for 23 years. During the first world


morrow m o rn in g a t Clitheroe cemetery.


& AT SAVE POUNDS CCAR, SEW-


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FLYMO DM CULTIVATOR C/WITH BARROW ATTACHMENT, 3hp petrol


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BUT ABOVE LISTED ARE AVAILABLE JANUARY ONLY OR WHILE STOCKS LAST"


ALL PRICES INC. VAT •


NEW MACHINES CURRENTLY ON SPECIAL OFFER!


TRADE GOOD


THERE was a good sellingtrade at the fatstock sale at Clitheroe


Auction Mart on Monday, but all stock made less money than a week ago. There were 110 cattle and


615 sheep forward. Light steers made- to. 106.*2p


(average *98.7p), medium to 109.2p (99.25p), heavy to 95p


(93.5p).Light heifers made to 108.6p (96.2p), medium to 106.8p (95. Ip) ' and heavy to 97p (94.Ip). Calf bulls made to / 108.2p (103;lp) and fat cows to 88p(72p). Hoggets: Light to 198.5p


(179.6p), standard to 208p (186.5p), medium , to 200p (189.3p), heavy to 186.5p (183.7p). Ewes made to £36


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At Tuesday’s calf sale, there were 72 animals forward, r ne- : sian' bulls', made from £30 to


(£23.05). -


£106. Hereford bulls from £60 to £110, Charolais bulls lrom £80 to £150 and Hereford heif- ers from £20 to £72. "


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Driver had ‘one too many’


A MOTORIST who col­ lided with another car at the junction of Primrose Road and Woone Lane, Clitheroe, was fined £200 and banned for two years for driving with excess al­ cohol in his blood.


(73), of Primrose Terrace, Langho, pleaded guilty. He was also fined £50 for driving without due care and attention. He was or­ dered to pay a doctor’s fee of £10.70 and £5 costs.


James Thomas Wood


Howard said tests showed 179mgs of alcohol in 100ml


Prosecutor- Mrs Jackie


(defending) told the court it was only Wood’s second motoring offence in - 58 years as a driver. He still worked for a firm in Pen­ rith and he had been on the road since .5 a.m. that day. He had not been feeling quite himself, was tired, and had had ,fone too many.”


of blood. Mr Chris Eddleston


turned to the buses and, in 1958, he became one of the first drivers to take the wheel of one-man op­ erated buses when they were introduced to the


After demob he re­


and was relief attendant at Whalley bus depot until he gave up the job on Christmas Eve. He also worked part-


1969 he maintained his connection with Ribble


Although he retired in


THE hard-working team of. ladies who form the Ribble Valley Auxiliary to the Licensed Trade- pre- • sented £1,200 to charity on Monday — with £500 of i t .coming to the Clitheroe area. The auxiliary, which is


purely a charity fund-rais­ ing organisation, made its biggest single donation of £200 to the Ribble Valley Red Cross Club for the Disabled, received by cha irman Mrs Olive Perry. It also gave donations


Helping hand for local charities r^eak/ng windows


A LOCAL man who had a Boxing Day argument with a woman with whom he had been drinking was fined £25 at Clitheroe for breaking two windows at her flat. Eric Trevor Maynard,


of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to causing damage- and was fined £25. He was ordered to pay £25 compensation and £5 costs and was also bound over for a year in the sum of £100. Prosecutor Mrs Jackie


BURNLEY EXPRESS, NELSON LEADER, COLNE TIMES, CLITHEROE


ADVERTISER and TIMES, BARN0LDSWICK and EARBY TIMES


15th ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS HOLIDAY TO


DOUGLAS, ISLE


UP M A E ! TH U R SD A Y, M AY 6 th , 1 9 8 2 FROM ONLY £ 1 0 9 . 0 0


F f c g 1 1 A | J 8 DAYS d ep a r t in g


Howard said Maynard went to th e , flat in the early hours of the morn­ ing and rang the bell. The woman saw him through the window and told him to go away, she was too frightened to answer the door. Subsequently, two large


A testing time for young horse riders


cently and county chairman of the British Horse Society, Coun. Mrs Sheila Maw, aims to


of £,100 each to the Clitheroe Heart Machine Fund, accepted by Mr John Lord; to Trinity Youth Club, represented by Mr Malcolm Fletcher; and to Mr Brian Haig, on behalf of Clitheroe Old People’s Welfare Commit­ tee, which will use the money to install a toilet for the disabled at the Pendle Club. At the charity after­


leading up to the Society’s (tel. Whalley 3136) be- riding andr road safety forehand or attend the test have been arranged first lecture.


for pupils of secondary schools ’in the area. But


A test has also been set


the test is not just for youngsters. Anyone over 10 may take it.


noon at the Bay Horse, Barrow, on Monday, £100 cheques were also pre­ sented to Action Re­ search, the Great Har­ wood-based Yellow Bus Fund, the Friends of Rib- chester Hospital, the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council, and th r e e licensed trade charities. A further £500 has been


time in a Clitheroe book­ maker’s office. Mr Vose is survived by


his second wife and a family of two sons and four daughters. A service will take


place at SS Michael and John’s Church tomorrow prior to interment at Clitheroe Cemetery.


TV taken


GOODS valued at a total of £367 have been stolen from a room at Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn. They included an 18-inch colour TV and a number of ornaments.


on January 12th, 19th and 26th at Salesbury village hall at 7-30 p.m. The final


There will be lectures .


lecture and theory test is tj,em to take the test, arranged for February jreec]jng was an important


, , * , L i . * U U I 1 1 C S t l l i u C I I U / U I U L C venues in the Ribble amount should be given.


raised by the auxiliary, bringing the year’s total to £1,900, but this has already gone to various


weekends of February 6th-7th or the 13th-14th, depending on the weath­ er. Successful candidates will receive a badge and certificate.


charities. Auxiliary chairman Mrs


Maureen Riddoch said the group, which has only 16 members, had run various social events throughout the year. She thanked the hosts at the Bay Horse, David and Wendy Kitson. - The cheques were pre­ sented on the, group’s behalf by Mr Eric Nolan, last year’s banquet presi­ dent. He also gave a £50 donation to the auxiliary towards this year’s fund­ raising. The ladies provided a


while the lectures and test played their part in road safety there are many factors to be consi­ dered when taking horses on the road. IShe called on parents to


Mrs Maw said that


keep it that way. A series of lectures should contact Mrs Maw


THE number of road accidents in Lancashire involving horses and ponies has dropped re­


A DEPOSIT OF £20 SECURES YOUR BOOKING


BASIC TWIN £109.00


TWIN with facilities £116.50


BASIC SINGLE £112.00


Once again, the Burnley Express and Nelson Leader Times Series and Ribble Travel Service have combined their expenise and experience to bring you the 15th Annual Senior Citizens Holiday. This


year we have chosen Douglas on the Isle ol Man, a beautiful island which is so different but yel so similar to mainland Britain.


THURSDAY, MAY 6th, 1982: We depart from the Burnley area in the morning by luxury coach to catch the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry from Liverpool to Douglas. On arrival In


pieces of brick were found on the bathroom floor.


Douglas, coaches will be waiting to transport us to the Doric Hotel on the Central Promenade. This friendly, well equipped hotel will be our base for the next seven nights, where all our meals will be included and entertainments arranged on certain nights of the week.


FRIDAY, MAY 7th, 1982: After breakfast, the morning is yours to do as you please. In the afternoon we have arranged an excursion to beautiful Glen Maye. All meals wilt be taken in the


hotel. SATURDAY, MAY 8th, 1982: A free day for you to shop, explore or relax. Once again, all meals will be taken In the hotel. -


SUNDAY, MAY 9th, 1982: As Saturday, we have left your the full weekend to take advantage of the many sightseeing and leisure facilities on the island. All meals will be taken In the hotel.


MONDAY, MAY 10th, 1982: Today, after breakfast, we will depart on a full day„e,x1f “ rlf l< .


Ramsey, Peel and Port Erin. A packed lunch will be provided and we will return to the hotel In good time for dinner.


?pi TUESDAY, MAY 11th, 1982: After breaklast, the day is yours to do as you please. All meals


will be taken in the hotel. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th, 1982: After breakfast we have arranged a half day excursion to Laxey and its famous wheel. We will arrive back at the hotel in time for lunch. The afternoon is yours to do any last minute shopping or have a last look around. After dinner, we will have our traditional Farewell Party Night.


THURSDAY, MAY 13th, 1982: After breakfast, coaches will again transport us to the feriy terminal where we will catch the ferry to Liverpool. On arrival, coaches will again be waiting to whisk us speedily and comfortably home, expecting to arrive back mid-afternoon after yet another successful and enjoyable Burnley Express/Rlbble Travel Senior Citizens Holiday.


• One full day excursion. • Two half day excursions. €> Farewell Party Night. • Services oi a Ribble Travel Representative throughout.


WHAT’S INCLUDED:* Liverpool lo Douglas. •


----------------- ------------- ... - . NOT INCLUDED: • Lunches en route. * Hotel gratuities.


Anv passenger wishing to travel by air from Speke to Ronaldsway may do so at an extra cost of £30. This is subject to the conditions laid down by British Midland Airways and Ribble Motor Services Limited.


YOUR HOST: MR HOWARD MITC H EL L Ribble Travel Services RIBBLE


show an interest in their children’s activites with ponies and encourage.


2nd. The practical section factor fn an animal's be- will be taken at various haviour and the con.ect


Valley, all within hacking pm-ticular care should be distance for examinees. These will be on the


taken by riders going out at night. They should wear fluorescent clothing and lights. At the first lecture


2 PARKER LANE, BURNLEY Tel. 22171


PIMLICO ROAD, CLITHEROE. Tel. 23028


26 MARKET STREET, NELSON. Tel. 64593


road safety officer Mr interested organisations Dennis Ravell. Adults and groups, need only attend the first ” Details of this, or any bu) children should go to other aspect of horse all.


Lecturer will be district available for showing to Anyone in te r e s te d from Mrs Maw. . *


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buffet tea and invited rep­ resentatives from all the charities and the trade to the event.


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film will be shown, which is aimed at both riders and motorists. The film is


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