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PARTY NIGHT DECEMBER 20th


QISBURN FESTIVAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE


WHIST and DOMINO DRIVE


in The Festival Hall TUESDAY


DECEMBER 6th at 7-30 p.m.


ADMISSION 70p Including Supper


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L A B O U R PARTY MEETING


Labour Rooms, Eshton Terrace, Wednesday,


December 7th, 7-30 p.m. (Members only)


followed by discussion


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at 8-30 p.m. All Welcome


NEWTON V IL LAG E HALL


DMINSATURDAY. Admission 70p


CHRISTMAS WHIST and O O DRIVE


DECEMBER 3rd at 7-30 p.m.


Children's Dominoes 40p All Christmas Fayre


WHIST and DOMINO DRIVE


CHRISTMAS at Newton Village Hall


FRIDAY, DEC. 9th 7-45 p.m.


ADMISSION 80p CHILDREN 30p


CHRISTMAS FAYRE PRIZES aswsaswJJaaswsw:


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Slaldburn Village Hall Annual


Domino Drive


Christmas Whist and


Wednesday, December 14th at 7-45 p.m.


Good prizes


including Turkeys Admission 80p


(including supper)


DON’T FORGET GISBURN Wl


CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY,


DECEMBER 3rd _____2-30 p.m.


Recital by London organist


THE 177th Organ Society concert will be given in Clitheroe Parish Church on Saturday, at 8 p.m. by Gordon Phillips,' organist of All Hallows by the Tower, London, since 1956- and Professor of organ at the London Col­ lege of Music.


Clitheroe is very much on the popular side and will include the Concert Over­ ture by Alfred Hollins, Percy Grainger’s “Handel in the Strand,” arranged by the performer, music by Haydn and Gigout and an exciting Toccata by Vieme.


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array of compositions to his credit and last Satur­ day gave an eight-hour sponsored performance of Bach works. His programme a t


He has an impressive i Don’t get mixed up!


DECEMBER 2nd 7-30 p.m.


is on Trinity School 'M —


i JAZZ COLLEGE on Thursday,


D IG B Y F A IR W E A T H E R a n d


at the Aspinall Arms, Mitton


Proceeds to Jazz College — a non-profit making trust


' De c em b e r 8 th , 8-3 0 p.m. TICKETS £2


W A W A W A V W A A W


Ribble Valley Conservative Association Clltheroe Ladles Branch


Christmas Coffee Morning THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 10 a.m. to


12 noon — CONSERVATIVE CLUB Bring and Buy, Raffle


Tickets 50p, incl. Coffee and Mince Pies RIND row SA 1U.R5 IR


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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th 10-30 a.m. to 12-30 p.m. at the


CLUB HOUSE, WHALLEY GOLF CLUB TICKETS 50p


Cakes and Preserves, Handicraft, Hamper, Fancy Goods, Plants, Tombola


GOOD PARKING FACILITIES


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Embsay Station, Nr. Sklplon, N. Yorks (off A59) Steam Train


Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th December; Saturday, December 17th, 11 a.m. until dusk


Buffet and well stocked model and book shop on station


Buffet and real ale bar on trains


v Adults 90p, OAP 45p, Child £1.00 (Includes present)


One adult accompanying children travels froo on production of this ndvert (ELPG)


YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY — “The Friendly Line"


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JUMBLE SALE


on WEDNESDAY,


DECEMBER 7th, at 6-15 p.m.


LOWER PARISH HALL


Good As New, Toys and Books


Admission 10p


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DECEMBER 4th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Inquiries Tel. Cleveleys 824918


CHRISTMAS FAIR Bashall Eaves Village Hall WEDNESDAY,


DECEMBER 7th, at 7-30 p.m.


PUNCH AND MINCE PIES BRING AND BUY


CAKE STALL, etc. Admission 50p,


including Refreshments Children 25p


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Dinner-Dance IN OUR ELEGANT


(Proceed* for “Telegraph Target” for Queen* Park Hospital Baby Unit W and Lower Parish Hall improvements)


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£ 1 1 . 5 0 fully inclusive j^Q\y BOOK Telephone Long Preston 217 1


J Lancashire Education Authority, Pupils and J x- Teachers of Regional Music School, *


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* CHRISTMAS! MUSIC J


x- Tuesday, December 5th and 6th, at 7-30 * % * ^


J Adults 75p, Student and Senior Citizens 50p Tickets available at the door


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Deputation visits new


secure unit LOCAL fears about the type of patients to be housed at the new interim secure unit at Brockhall Hospital prompted a visit to the hospital on Thurs­ day from representatives of the Blackburn, Hynd- burn and Ribble Valley Community H e a l th Council. The representatives,


ft 15 Market St. Slelybridge Cheshire SK15 2At 061-796 8503/061-338 7038 HENTHORN


GOSPEL CHURCH Millthorne Avenue


SUN., DEC. 4th at 3 p.m. Mr J. McArdle, Blackpool


TUES, DEC. 6th at 7-45 p.m. Mr R. Loughborough, Grimsby (Open Air Mission Worker)


NO WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP MEETING


unto Me that ye might have life" John10v10


Jesus said: "Ye will not come


REHEARSALS are coming along fine for the Oscar Wilde classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” being staged by Clitheroe


Royal Grammar School from December 8th to the 10th in the school hall. The cast of nine,


which includes four Girls’ Grammar School pupils, will wear cos­ tumes made by two stu­ d en ts of th e b oys ’ school. The play is being directed'by teacher Mrs Valerie McDonald. Pictured at rehearsal


are back (from the left) Nicola White, Nick Dixon,


Cornthwaite and front, Phillip Eccles, Janet Edgley, Rachel Collin- son and Janet Greaves.


S tev e n


Legion calls for young members


A CALL for more young people to join the Chat- burn and District branch of the Royal British Legion was made by the chairman at the annual meeting.


the opportunity was there following a resolution passed at the national conference, allowing as­


Mr J. W. Wilson said


the Rev. Eric Chard speak of his experiences in the RAF and his work in the ministry.


£1,872 towards this year’s poppy appeal, with the following amounts from the villages: Grindleton £174, Chatburn £219, Bolton-by-Bowland £124, Sawley £96, Downham £49, Rimington £122, Worston £39, Lane Ends £46, Riversmead School £30. Officers elected were:


The branch raised


along with members of MENCAP and their pa­ rents, were informed that there were no such pa­ tients as murderers and rapists in the unit. If any were to be admitted, they would be closely super­ vised and vetted, as there is a ratio of 1.5 staff per patient. The Brockhall unit was


recently completed at a cost of £200,000 and when fully operational will have a staff of 60. Work is to start shortly


sociate members to serve on branch committees. Forty members heard


B R ID G E CLUB


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club’s weekly duplicate session were: NS Mrs Ringham and Miss Owen. Mr Popte and Mr Woollin; EW Mr and Mrs Chadwick, Mrs Wright and Mrs Hollander. The following hand created


problems at every table. No players made their contract, al­ though all four suits were bid at various levels,.making it an interesting hand to deal and


study: N dealer, none vul.


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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, December 1st, 1983 3


More troubles at crossing


BRITISH RAIL technical staff have this week been investigating faults which again led to the jamming of equipment controlling the level crossing in Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe.


not for the first time' — the warning bleepers and flashing lights stayed on for over two hours, with­ out a t r a in p a s s in g through. Then at lun­ chtime the Continental- style barriers remained closed for 20 minutes. BR -sp o k esm an Mr


On Friday morning — to public


Peter Halsall said: “We would like the people of Clitheroe to know that we are doing our best to solve the problem.” Something is triggering


A.P.


off the crossing’s “fail­ safe” system, which then automatically sets off the barrier closing warning mechanism. Delay" in releasing the


Work on display


AN exhibition of paintings by wild life specialist Mrs C. Pugh, of Blackburn, begins on Saturday in Whalley Library. Mrs Pugh has illus­


G


mechanism is being ex­ perienced because BR has only one man in Clitheroe, who cannot leave his post at the Horrocksford sig- nalbox to go to Eshton Terrace, half a mile away. Technical staff have to


trated books for Ron Freethy entitled “Man and beast” and “The Brit­ ish coastline.” Her work has also been included in the British Naturalist As­ sociation magazine, used in greetings cards and fe­ atured on Granada Televi­ sion’s “Down to earth.” The exhibition is open


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be brought from Skipton and a man from Black- bum to manually adjust the barrier. Mr Halsall said that they were look­ ing into ways of speeding up the service when there was a breakdown. People who live and


hibition, which is being staged in the gallery, is a display of pottery in the ■lending department by Bob E n tw is t i e , of Penrith. There is also a display


until December 30th. Complementing the ex­


All stock items of furniture DELIVERED SAME DAY FREE OF CHARGE


work in the area are be­ coming increasingly an­ noyed at the delays and some have suggested that a footbridge should be provided. Mr Noel King, prop­


of pottery in the foyer of the Ribble Valley Council Offices in Clitheroe, featuring work by Peter Hall, of Burnley., This lasts from next Monday until January 2nd. An. exhibition of books


rietor of a nearby electri­ cal shop, said: “It’s about time BR started consider­ ing the people around


suitable for Christmas reading is currently on show in Skipton Building S o c ie ty ’s window in Clitheroe, until December 12th. A similar display will be


here. Familiarity breeds con­


tempt and on Friday driv­ ers were waiting by the red flashing lights, then


taking their chance across


the lights had jammed yet again . . . hut one of these


Need for literacy students


President — Mr H. Pear­ son; chairman — Mr Wilson; vice-chairman — Mr J. Altham; secretary — Mr H. R. Hudson; tre­ asurer — Mr H. Baron. Committee: Mr C. F.


J. Altham and branch standard bearer is Mi- Mark Hayton.


Blundell, Mr W. F. Parkes, Mr R. Graham, Mr P. Mercer, Mr J. P. Read, Mr R. M. Drage, Mr H. Birch, Mr J. A. Birchenough. Poppy organiser is Mr


on a £600,000 secure unit at Calderstones Hospital, Whalley, for 30 patients.


Go-ahead for tip


COUNTY councillors have approved a licence for a tipping site at Chaigley, despite objec­ tions from the Ribble Valley Council. A hollow, covering 900


AUCTION MART


FORWARD at Clitheroe Auc­ tion Mart on Monday were 10C fat cattle, including 32 fat cows, plus 61 ewes and 548 lambs. Light steers made to 104p


per live kilo (average 95.78p), medium to 107.5p (95.91p) and heavy 91p. Light heifers made to 107p (9G.05p), medium to 108.5p (102.43p), rejects to 85p (78.50p). Overall average for steers


sq. mtr. in a field at Bull Hill Farm, will now be filled with waste because the owner is trying to im­ prove the agricultural value of his land, and


MORE s tu d e n ts are needed for the Ribble Valley’s Adult Literacy Scheme, following a good response to a recent appeal for volunteer tutors. The scheme, part of the


adult education program­ me, caters for a wide range of students, from those who can read and write very little to those who wish to brush up their skills in grammar and written English. Tuition, which is free,


is designed to meet each


dividual needs and is car­ ried out under the gui­ dance of a professional tu to r , along with a trained volunteer. Organiser Mrs Anne


student’s in­


the lines. “They probably thought


days a train actually will be coming,” he said.


held at the Britannia Building Society in the town from December 12th to January 4th.


.


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U l i y i u y „ i , T/ j 1 * 0 o


WHALLEY Adult Centre is coming to the help of parents buying computers for their children’s Christ­ mas presents. Tutor Mrs Pat Murray


★ BUPA OPEN: Mon.


said: “There is such a be­ wildering array of compu­ ters that we have decided to come to the rescue.” A computer evening is


attending should ring Whalley 2717 during office hours or Clitheroe 22563 on Monday evening to re­ serve a place. - Mr Peter Hothersall, a


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to be held on Tuesday from 7-15 to 9-15 at Rib- blesdale School, Clitheroe. Parents interested in


computer programmer, of Dunster Grove, Clitheroe, will give a talk on the variety and uses of com­ puters and there will be a display by “4 Mat” of Preston. Whalley Adult . Centre


CHRISTMAS GOLD and SILVER


CASH FOR


CASH FOR GOLD 9ct. — Up to £90 paid


Pickup says: “Most stu­ dents find that by improv­ ing their reading and writing skills they in­ crease not only their op­ portunities but also their confidence.” Details are available


and heifers was slightly up on last week at 96.G3p. Calf bulls.made to 110.50p


(102.87p), fat cows to 81p (67.13p). Light lambs made to 159p


avoid danger when it be­ comes filled with water,


the county’s waste dispos­ al sub-committee heard. But the Ribble Valley


Council has expressed fears about the plan on the grounds that the tip­ ping was ' already half finished, had not been controlled, and that the refuse was exposed to the wind and general public travelling along a nearby road. The acting County Sur­


hopes to follow the even­ ing with a 10-week com­ puter course on Wednes­ days at Ribblesdale, start­ ing on January 11th.


, Overtook at crossing


from Mrs Pickup at Whal­ ley Adult Centre (Whalley 2717).


(152.89p), standard to IGOp (149.80p), medium to 156.5p (145.12p), heavy to 143p (137.52p). The pri


overall from last week to 148.25p. Half-bred ewes made to


£28.50 (£18.20) and horned ewes to £19 (£18.20).


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow, Selles, Church Street, will be open until 6-30 p.m.


Sunday: R. N. and M. Read, Moor Lane, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday until 6-30 p.m.


A MOTOR cyclist who overtook another vehicle within a zebra crossing controlled area was finec £30 by Clitheroe magis­ trates. Peter Barnes (18), of


Turner Street, Clitheroe, was ordered to pay £6 costs. In a letter to the court, he said that the vehicle in


front of him had been going very slowly and there were no pedestrians near the crossing.


18ct. — Up to £180 paid


22ct. — Up to £200 paid


Hallmarked ARTICLES WANTED


Pre ’47 SILVER COINS 7 times


Pre’20 SILVER COINS 14 times


SHILLINGS, TWO SHILLINGS, 1 CROWNS,


/z THREEPENNY PIECES W A N T E D !


LONG GOLD CHAINS,


PINCHBECK OR GOLD-PLATED PENDANTS


WANTED — ANY ITEM OF


JEWELLERY IN ANY CONDITION. Gold or Silver — CASH PAID — No amount too small or too large


£5 to £100


ANY SILVER AND GOLD MEDALS- MASONIC, etc. - WAR MEDALS


A N Y W E D D IN G R IN G S


£10 minimum paid


for each 22ct. ANY CONDITION!


veyor in charge of waste disposal, Mr Colin Burford said that tight control over the' types of mate­ rials tipped would allevi­ ate the council’s fears. He added that the ap­


plication was for inert material from construction and demolition operations and should not, therefore, cause any problems.


Parking fine


FOR failing to comply with double white lines, Graham Charles Leach. (30), of Meadow Close, Billington, was fined £25 at Chtheroe Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, who


was ordered to pay £6 costs, had parked his van opposite white lines in Terrace Row, Billington. In a letter'to the court


•and did not notice the lines.


'(right). The fair, held in St


he said he had only re­ cently moved to the area


JACKPOT! Paul East- wood (11), of St Paul’s Close, Low Moor, was one of the lucky tombola winners at St Paul’s Church Christmas fair on Saturday. In charge of the tombola was lay re a d e r Mr Ken Guy


Paul’s Hall, proved popu­ lar in spite of. bad weath­ er, raising -£1,100 for church funds. It was opened by the Mayoress of Clitheroe,


Mrs Anne Cowgill, who was introduced by the Vicar, the Rev. Brian Stevenson. Refreshments were


served and the number of stalls was well up on last year.


PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ISSUE TAKEN


PRINTS OF


ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER.


PHOTOGRAPHERS BY OUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS


FOR UNUSUAL VISIT


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on Clitheroe Market, Tuesdays and. Saturdays


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Prices sublect to change according to 'market


GOLD POCKET WATCHES AND CHAINS


£40 to £450 ANY CONDITIONI


POCKET WATCHES


IN GOLD AND'SILVER Gent’s 18ct-r £100 min. Gent's 9ct — £40 min. Gent’s Silver — £5 min. All In working order


Less for broken ones LADIES’ WATCHES


Ladies’ 18ct — £40 min. Ladies' 9ct. — £20 min.


Ladies’ Silver — £10 | min.


All in working order Less for broken ones


FREE;, VALUATION VICTORIAN


DIAMOND RINGS, EARRINGS,


BROOCHES, etc. WANTED


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