Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, April 15tli, 1982 7 iley 22331 (Classified) Clttheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)
COOK AND SMITH’S . move to Church Brow was originally intended to take place on Monday of this week ; — seven days earlier than is now scheduled.
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form the present firm of Cook and Smith (Insur- • ances) Ltd in April, 1950, when he came to Clitheroe after being a di rector with one of the oldest insurance broking houses in East Lanca shire. . He joined the late
Mr Smith sen. helped to
Coun. Harry Cook in the firm’s firs t offices in Castle Street, still fondly remembered by many long standing clients. In Clitheroe business
Opening by Mayor
A glowing reputation When it
THE Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun: John Walmsley, will offi cially open Cook and Smith’s new premises on April 30th, some 10 days after they first open to the company's clients. The ceremony will
history, the name of Cook is certainly one of the oldest and Coun. Harry, Cook, who was Mayor of Clitheroe from 1951-53, was in business as an in surance broker in the town for more than 30 years.
EXPERTISE
associations with the town and its organisations, he was widely known among the fanning community as secretary of the Clitheroe and Bowland branch of the National Farmers’ Union.
In addition to his many
fact, succeeded Coun. Cook in the post of NFU branch secretary and held the title until reaching
Mr Alfred Smith, in
firm has earned itself a glowing reputation for its professional/ expertise, with every class of- insur ance business being trans
Over the years, the
acted. A member of the Brit
comes to
take place during a special buffet being or ganised by the com pany for the invited guests. A dm is s io n is by
ish Insurance Brokers’ Association and registered with the Insurance Brok ers’ Registration Council, as indeed all insurance brokers must now' be, the firm specialises in agricul tural insurance and has many strong, long estab lished links with the local farming community.
SECURITY
ticket only and all money raised from the event will go towards the Ribble Valley Hos pice Appeal. The food is being donated by Cook and Smith.
compulsory retirement age in 1967. In 1956, after Coun.
all forms of general insur ance and life assurance cover and its growth over the years can be. partly attributed to the deliber ate policy of avoiding placing business with of fices the firm considers are unable to offer clients the service and security to which they are enti
But the firm deals with
Cook had retired and gone to live in Southern Rhodesia with a married daughter, Mr Smith was joined by his son Gordon, who has been associated with the business ever
tled.The bulk of the firm’s business is placed with old established composite of fices and, in addition to arranging all classes of general-and life insurance facilities are also available to those who wish to purchase their future home, as well as to the businessman who wishes to raise additional work
ing capital. For April 12th was the
80th birthday of one of the founders of the com pany, Mr Alfred Smith who now lives just a few doors down from the pre sent offices in Well Ter race, after retiring' 15 years ago. “We had intended to
Smith.
MR SMITH and Mr Lancaster with the original deeds to their new premises at Wade House, Church Brow, signed and sealed by Lord Rib- blesdale in 1799, and donated to Cook and Smith by J. L. Lumley, solicitors.
Cook & Smith (Insurances) Limited NOTTCE TO CLIENTS .
Tickets are now available for our O P E N NIGHT on
APRIL 30th, 1982, 7-30 p.m.
“FINGER BUFFET, with a difference, plus WINE TASTING TICKETS £3.75 EACH
(proflis lo be donated to Ribble Valley Mayors'Hospice Appeal Fund)
Please apply early to avoid disappointment
“But unfortunately that day happened to be
. ’ ing a week.” •
• Easter Monday, so we had to put back the open
making your money
grow, we’ve got green
fingers A typical press comment: “The Scottish
Widows has a remarkably high reputation for giving value for money to its policy holders.".
For consistency, our record is difficult to
beat, but if you would like another view, talk to your local brokers
Cook & Smith (Insurances) Limited
and find out more about how we could make your money grow
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open to the public on my father’s 80th1 birthday,” explained Mr Gordon
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Andrew John Hartley was married' to office clerk Miss Judith Johnston at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Blackburn. The bridegroom is the
A i rc ra f t f i t te r Mr 1
WRIGLEY — HALPIN
Shauna Halpin was mar ried to butcher Mr David Wrigley at SS Michael and J o h n ’s Church, Clitheroe. The couple both work
Butcher’s assistant Miss
.SIMPSON — WALKER
Lake District followed the wedding of Miss Lynne Walker and Mr Leonard Simpson a t T r in i ty Methodist Church. The bride, a clerk and
A honeymoon in the
at Harrison and Kerr, Clitheroe. The bride, of Brook Bottom Barn, Stonyhurst,
is the only daughter of Mr P. Halpin and Mrs P.
Mears. The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr and
Mrs J. Wrigley, of St James’s Street, Clitheroe. The bride, given away
CLARKE — RIMMER
Langho, was the setting for the wedding of Miss Katherine Anne Rimmer and Mr Peter Clarke. The bride, a bank clerk,
St Mary’s RC Church,
r e c e p t io n is t , is the youngest daughter of Mrs I. Walker, of Bolland Prospect, Clitheroe, and the late Mr A. Walker. . The bridegroom, a farmer, is the younger
son of Mr and Mrs J. Simpson, of Fields House,
Grindleton. Given away by her
by her father, wore a white model gown of Vic torian design with a flounced full train. Her full-length lace-edged cathedral veil was held in place by a floral head dress and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. Bridesmaids Miss Melis
sa Kerr •and Miss Louise Kerr wore blue and pink floral print dresses with pink accessories. Be s t man was Mr
. she earned a shower bou quet of pink bridal roses
brother-in-law, Mr T. Normari, the bride wore a white taffeta crinoline- style gown trimmed with lace. "Her white .lace veil was held in place by a pearl head band decorated with white flowers and
and white freesia. Chief bridesmaid was
Martin Rawstron and ushers were Mr "Stuart Ker r and Mr Br i a n
Hodges. The ceremony was con
ducted by Fr J. Wareing and organist was Mrs H. Crompton. Following a reception at
the Starkie Arms Hotel, Clitheroe, the couple left for a honeymoon in Scot land. They are to live in
- room’s brother, grooms man was Mr Jeffrey Newsham and ushers were Mr Michael Ralph and Mr Stephen Brown. Following the cere
Miss Jacqueline Susan Simpson, the brideg room’s sister and brides maid was Miss Cheryl Jayne Louise Norman, the bride’s niece. Best man was Mr John Simpson, the brideg-
P r im ro s e S t r e e t , Clitheroe. Photograph: Westmins ter Studios, Langho.
KEEPING BUSY
MEMBERS:of Ribbles- dale Afternoon Townswo men’s Guild have a busy two- months ahead of
them. .
Tedder, announced trips to Harrogate Spring Show and Skipton and the mys tery birthday outing.
. At, the .monthly, meet ing, 'chairman Mrs A1
annual charity stall will be held on Clitheroe Market,
On: May 22nd the
with proceeds going to the Hospice Fund and the Pendle Club.
Harwood, accompanied by pianist Mr Duerden, en tertained with songs and poems in Lancashire dialect. They were thank ed by Mrs Sleath.
Mrs Baron, of Great
Tea and biscuits were served by the committee.
Easter brides T 7
WHILE most people were taking things easy over the Easter holi days, these members of Trinity Youth Club in Clitheroe were out roughing it with a 70- mile walk.
Windermere to Clitheroe just to prove that they could do it.
They walked from
Good Friday with assis tant youth leaders Pino Pozzi, of Lowergate, and Russell Menzies, of Queensway, Wadding- ton, they spent two nights sleeping under canvas by the roadside before arriving safely home on Sunday morn ing, with plenty of blis ters but in good heart
Setting off at dawn on t„ -
Playing field loan is j
J ■ 5 paid off I
WEST BRADFORD Parish Council has paid for the village playing field nine years eatlier than expected.
annual meeting that care ful savings and capital al location over the past; six years meant the parish could now repay a £3;000 mortgage from the Ribble Valley Council.
It was reported at.'jthe } .
£4,000 in interest :&nd could mean a reduction in the parish commitment in the next financial year.* The Ribble Valley^au-
This will save aqout j
thority was thanked !j for its help with the purchase and quick completion1 of the mortgage. A-plan of future lamp
sitings in the village.1 — drawn up by the county council — was also discus sed at the meeting, j The county’s sugges
tions, which would make the village the best lit in the Ribble Valley, will be born in mind when addi- tipnal lighting is being planned.
of the maintenance) of street lighting, the meet ing was told that faulty lights in West Bradford were regularly reported to the county council.
Regarding the question f Chemists’ rota
TODAY and tomorrow, Derrick Green, Railway View, Clitheroe, will, be open from 5-30 to 6-30 p.m. Sunday:
Sell.es, Church Street, noon to 1 p.m.; Monday to Friday, 5-30 to 6-30 p.m.
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is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Rimmer, of Rogersfield, Langho. The bridegroom, a motor cycle dealer, is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs N. -D. Clarke, of Eaglescliffe, Cleveland. Given away by her
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father, the bride wore a white full-length organza gown with a frilled neck line edged in lace. The gown featured a full- length veil and train and she carried a teardrop bouquet. Bridesmaids were Miss
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Clarke, the bridegroom’s brother, groomsman was Mr Nicholas Rimmer and usher was Mr Gregory Rimmer. Following the cere
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Secretaries found for society
Whalley and District Hor ticultural Society’s annual meeting was low, it did produce joint secretaries in Mr and Mrs W. Pearce, of Abbots Croft, Whalley. Chairman for the
Although attendance at
Photograph: Westmins ter Studios, Langho.
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Permit plan for lorries meets with
approval
THE introduction of per mits for a small number of heavy .lorries to again pass through the Bolton- by-Bowland zone is being planned by the county
council.At present such vehi
c.les can only enter the zone for loading purposes. But the" Forestry Com
coming season is Mr Jack Gorner and treasurer is
Mr Arthur Westwell. There are two new
son of Mr and Mrs J. Hartley, of Bushburn Drive, Langho ■ and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Johnston, of Woodfold Place, Black
burn. Given away by her
father, the bride wore a classical-style gown with a full train of French chiffon and silk lace: Her head dress was of bridal flow- ers and she' carried a bou quet of pink silk flowers. She was attended by
Oldfield. . .
, Best man was Mr Ian Perkins, groomsman was Mr- Steven Fox and usher was Mr Dave Ashcroft. : The ceremony was con ducted by Fr Peyton and organist was Mr. John Fish. Following a: recep tion at the .Durikenhalgh' Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, the couple left for a hon eymoon in Scotland. They are to live in
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