Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 10 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, August 12th, 19S2


19,20,21 August A demonstration of 3 skills


Two share Martin Top ministry


TWO ministers who trained at the Birmingham Bible Institute have taken charge at Salem Congrational. Chapel, Martin Top. The Rev. Owen James


The gentle touch wins through


THE members of Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle showed that the feminine touch can be just as effec­ tive as a more brutal, muscular approach, when it comes to competing in a raft race. When, for the first


time, they entered the women’s section of the annual Poulton-le-Fylde race on the River Wyre, they never dreamed that they might win it. But win it they did, and


and the Rev. Robert Pick­


les, both aged 23, were inducted d u r in g the chapel’s 166th anniversary service on Sunday. Both are members of


the Briercliffe Christian Fellowship at Barnold- swick, where they live.


in exams at the Birming­ ham in s t i tu te , both studied for A-levels. Responsibilities for the


Before gaining success


Martin Top chapel will be shared and services con­ ducted on an alternate basis.


conducted by Dr Bill Ashley-Smith, president­ elect to the Congregation­ al Federation. Prayers were led by the


Sunday’s service was


in an admirable time of 28 minutes for the one-and-a- half-mile course. To add to the light­


hearted atmosphere, the rafts had to be decorated and the contestants wear fancy dress to fit in with a song. The ladies chose Ralph


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The ban on normal ad­ missions came into force on Saturday at hospitals in Blackburn and Accring-


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....................... ......... THE five teams which took part in the Superstars’ competition.


Rev. Robert Dunnett — a representative from the Birmingham institute — and church members Mar­ garet Kenyon and Mrs Kathleen Scott.


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readings from Ian Smith and Miss Kathleen Smith. The history of the call


There were Scripture


Tablers did not fare as well as their wives, but still gained a title. Their entry, a raft


was explained by chapel secretary Mr Herbert Moorhouse and the charge to the new members was given by- Dr Ashley- Smith. During the service, the


based on the Beatles “Yellow Submarine” was doing well until it came a cropper. However, it was voted “Most spectacular sink!”


Gardeners learn all about bulbs


GROWING bulbs for a spring display and in con­ tainers for forcing into flower for winter cheer was ex p la in ed to Clitheroe Garden Club by Mr Albert Hartley, presi­ dent of Burnley Horticul­ tural Society. Large bulbs gave the


methods and he urged gardeners to be bold and try some of the less common daffodils, narcissi and crocuses. Hyacinths were best


most rewarding results, he said, but people should be choosy about quality. Mr Hartley spoke at e n g th on p la n t in g


Spectators brave the rain to enjoy Tory fete


STEADY rain could not dampen the enthusiasm at Clitheroe Conserva­ t iv e A s so c ia t io n ’s summer fair at Stony- h u r s t College on Sunday. Hundreds of people


turned up which delight­ ed the organisers in view of the atrocious wet weather. It is anticipated that


choir, accompanied by Mrs Lotto Oldfield, sang “How great thou art.” Af­ terwards, there was an informal tea at which the congregation had the chance to talk to the new ministers.


without a minister since the Rev.. Donald Culling- ford and his wife Beverley left for New Zealand nearly a year ago. The couple manned at


The chapel has been


the church in December 1980 after meeting in New Guinea while they were both working as missionaries.


Licence hold-up leads to court


growm in bulb fibre, pro­ vided it was not kept wet nor allowed to dry out. Recommended varieties were Ostara, Blue Giant, Carnegie and Ben Nevis among others. Tulips, said Mr Hart­


AFTER motor cyclist Christopher John Hol­ den’s driving licence ex­ pired in September 1981 he applied three times without success for a new one, Clitheroe magistrates were told. But because of an in­


attractions included a display by the Rossen- dale Olympic Gymnastic Club and Cumberland- style wrestling. A display of aerobatics


by the Marlboro Pitts Special went ahead de­ spite the low cloud. However, a dressage


more than £1,000 will have been raised for party funds. One of the main at­


tractions was a super- s ta rs ’. competition in which five teams took part in various events. These included a tug-of- war, an assault course, a road race and gymnas­ tics. The winners, BAC


display by Miss Barbara Miller, of Liverpool, was cancelled. Miss Miller, one of the country’s top riders, was unwilling to risk her horse, valued at £8,000, on the sodden course. Other attractions in­


Seeking use for Langho centre


burn, supplies staff failed to turn up and at Accring­ ton Victoria Hospital an- cilliary staff started a series of wildcat strikes. There was similar dis­ ruption at Burnley Gener­


al Hospital. At Calderstones, there


has been no reduction in admissions, but staff have been continuing a work- to-rule. Dirty laundry is still


WORKERS a t th e Langho centre for the handicapped, fighting against its planned clo­ sure, have been given an end-of-the-year deadline to suggest alternative


uses. Officials at Manchester


piling up, but no conting­ ency arrangements are being implemented at present.


Worked as chauffeur


A MAN who had lived in West Bradford for the past 10 years has died following a short illness. M r D a v i d M i l l e r


Stewart (78), worked as personal chauffeur to Mr Alec Higham, the Ac­ crington textile manufac­


turer.Mr Stewart moved to


cluded a display of vin­ tage cars and music from the Brindle Silver Band. All 22 branches of the


Warton, were presented with a cup by Mr Brian Cunliffe, president of the Clitheroe Conserva­ tive Association. Other


association had trade stands. The Pendleton stand’s theme was ap­ propriate in view of the lack of sunshine . . . ev­ erything on sale was vp'llow in colour.


Westfield Drive, West B r a d f o r d , w h e n M r Higham, his employer and close friend, took up resi­ dence in Waddington. Mr Stewart served in


CLITHEROE Division MP, Mr David Waddinglon, times Ian Sanderson, of Clitheroc Rugby Club, in the superstars’ event.


Social Services depart­ ment, which runs the centre, have rejected calls from the unions, COHSE and NUPE, to suspend the closure action, but are prepared to listen to al­ ternatives for its use by


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Trophies for first flower show


A NUMBER of n trophies have been nated for the first flo show to be held by Cl ping Village Hall on 8 tember 5th. These are for m


early 1983. This “reprieve,” to­


gether with the support of all Manchester’s MPs and Blackburn's Parlimentary representative Mr Jack Straw, was described this week by Mr John De­ mpsey, NUPE’s assistant divisional officer, as “sub­ stantial progress” in the battle to save the centre. He said: “All the MPs


points in dahlia cla; (Mr W. Blezard), flo sections (Eileen Care Trophy), vegetable tions (Ruth and J Towers Memorial Tro given by Mr E. Rich) best exhibit in show D. Hirst). Mrs Kitty Squires


expressed concern about the lack of consultation over the closure plan and offered us every support. “We are very pleased to


have the chance to put forward our ideas.” It was announced three


the Home Guard during the Second World War. His hobbies included fishing, shooting, and gar­


vived by daughters Effie


and Grace. A s e rv ic e a t St


Motorist fined £50


A CLITHEROE motorist who turned into the path of a motor cycle coming up behind him at Hurst Green was fined £50 with £5 costs at Clitheroe M a g is t r a te s ’ C o u r t . Gerald Sumner (22), of Warwick Drive, admitted driving without due care and attention.


ley, were not suitable for forcing and grew better in pots than in bowls of fibre. For the garden he ex­


dustrial dispute at the Swansea Centre the new one had still not arrived, said Mr John Hould- sworth, defending Holden (17), of Kenilworth Drive, Clitheroe, on a summons of driving without


pressed a preference for the dwarf Kaufmanias and Gregii types such as Ap pledoorn and Red Riding Hood. The Garden Club’s big


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winners’ names inscribed on two trophies which are being dusted down in time for next month’s revived Clitheroe Castle fete.


They are among the


senior competition, was V


One trophy, for the


donated in 1964 by ag­ ricultural engineers At­ kinson’s, with Mr Ray­ mond Winckley giving one for the junior competition. Mr Winckley is now one


of fees are available from youth leader Mr Geoffrey Jackson (Clitheroe 27886).


Entry forms and details


. ball contest at the revived fete. Although there are five


sections, it is hoped to obtain more trophies to Offer as prizes.


of the leaders at Trinity Youth Centre responsible, along with Mr Joe Turn- bull and Mr Michael Britc- liffe, for organising a foot-


tu rn ed to the youth centre no la te r than August 20th. The compet­ itions start in the week of August 30th leading up to the final on September 4th, during the fete.


They should be re­


P o l ish in g up th e trophies are, from the


left, Joe, Mike and Raymond. V


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event of the year — the annual show — will be held in the Parish Church Lower Hall on Saturday, August 28th


THE fun-packed film ‘Condorman” starring Michael Crawford and


licence. However, Holden was


Dies on holiday


fined £25 for not having a licence and £15 for using a motorcycle without a test certificate. He was or­ dered to pay £5 costs. Mr Houldsworth said


A CLITHEROE father of three has died of a heart, attack while on holiday with his family in Devon. Mr Arthur Lewis (49),


the machine Holden had been driving when stop­ ped by police belonged to a friend and he had been told everything was in order.


■Cinema


Oliver Reed is retained for a second week at Clitheroe Civic Hall. Once


again there are matinees on Wednesday and Thursday.


Trophies with memories


Pauline, and children Ian, Karen and Julia. Cremation will be at Exeter tomorrow.


of Garnett Road, had suf­ fered from a heart condi­ tion for some years. He le av e s a wife


GUESTS and committee members at the tombola stall with president Mr Brian Cunliffe, centre.


Youngsters' chance to show 'driving' skills


BUDDING young racing car drivers will have a chance to prove themselves in a competition at Trinity Youth Centre, Clitheroe.


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Mystery ■


of missing vehicle


CLITHEROE police were this week probing the mystery of the misging Land-Rover.


from a lay-by on the A59 Clitheroe-Whalley by-pass was in circumstances a little difficult to the usual type of vehicle theft.


But its disappearance


sing, sometime between 6-15 p.m. and 9 p.m. last Wednesday, the blue veh­ icle, which has a white roof, had no petrol in the tank.


For when it went mis­


land, of Peel Street, Clitheroe, was driving on the by-pass when the veh- icle ran out of petrol. He parked it in a lay-by about half a mile south of th e Brain ley Meade roundabout, locked it and set off walking.


Owner Mr David High­


to the vehicle (HCW 242F) later in the even­ ing, it was nowhere to be


But when he returned


seen. Clitheroe CID would


like anyone who knows anything about the where­ abouts of the Land-Rover to c o n ta c t them at Clitheroe 23818.


local heat of a national model motor racing com­ petition and is open to the under-16s. Similar heats are to be


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held nationwide and the eight fastest winners will go forward to the final in London, where the champion will receive a trophy, £100 of model racing equipment and a trip to Brands Hatch. The competition is or­


ganised by Eagle comic and Scalextric, the model racing car makers. John Cowgill, the


Clitheroe stationer’s and toy shop, is sponsoring the local heat by loaning Scalextric equipment. Money raised from entr­ ance fees will be used by Trinity Youth Club to provide changing accom­ modation and workshops at the centre. Assistant youth leader


Chipping, will be o p en e r , lending thoroughly local flavou the show, although cl man Mr J. Rich points that the essence is to tract entries from rounding villages ant encourage not only 1 h o r t ic u l tu r is ts , youngsters just star


dening. A widower, he is sur­


Catherine’s, West Brad­ ford, yesterday preceded cremation at Accrington.


months ago th a t the centre, which has 250 re­ sidents, was being phased out because new drugs mean that many patients can now receive treat­ ment at home. The COHSE and


NUPE members immedi­ ately set up an action committee to fight the plan, which would involve the loss of 150 jobs. Among the alternatives


to grow and show, housewives with favoi roses or pot plants. Judging will comm


at 10-30 a.m., and show will be open to public from 1 p.m. I rammes will be avail soon. All inquiries sh be made to Mr Fi Hoyle (Chipping 426).


being suggested are a training workshop, short­ term holiday base for the elderly or a half-way hostel. What the workers will


Barn to hou plan is


approve


strongly resist, according to Mr Dempsey, is any attempt to convert the centre into a private hos­ pital. “It is a fantastic re­


A PLAN to conve barn adjoining Pil Farm, West Bradfor a house has received blessing of Ribble V


source, with buildings, grounds and facilities, and all the workers wall be busy between now and the end of the year draw­ ing up ideas,” he said.


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Technical Officer Philip Bailey told the velopment Sub-Conin'


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Rode with ‘L’ plat


FOR riding a motoi on Church B Clitheroe, without plates, Paul Hind (17), of Tudor ( Langho, was fine and ordered to p costs at Clitheroe trates’ Court. He ted the offence.


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