h Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March 17th, 1II8J


Clilheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified).


Clitheroe 223


LAUNCHED last year, the Austin Ambassador quickly established itself as one of the most distinc­ tive and prestigious cars in the large and highly competitive UK hatchback sector of the motoring


market. British Leyland’s


Austin Rover group has significantly in­ creased its market penetration — com­ pared with the model’s predeces­ sor, the Princess — bv selling more than 25,000 cars in the five model Am­ bassador range.


What does the car


have going for it, which makes it stand out against the compet­ ition?


ADVERTISING FEATURE BY


BERTBOLTON


ments o f the more choosy and discerning buyer. In one area — that


of load carrying capaci­ ty — the Ambassador scores over the com­ petition hands down. Of this there can be no doubt.


With the rear seats


folded down, a cavern­ ous 54.7 cubic feet of usuable boot space is revealed, giving em­ phasis to the practical side of this large hatch­ back car.


Even with all the Well, much of its


market. appeal stems lrotn a clever combina­ tion of practical ver­ satility, interior com­ fort and quite distinc­ tive exterior styling. It has a lot of appeal


in the “executive,” or “professional person,”


sector of the market, offering, as it does, a value-for-money pack­ age which directly fits in with the require-


seats in the normal up­ right position there is still 17.1 cubic feet of space which enables the Ambassador to swallow up an entire family and their bag and baggage with con- sumate ease. , As a load car, the Ambassador is without


doubt one of the most accommodating. The model has built


up a high reputation among th e towing


‘THE AMBASSADOR IS SO VERSA TILE’!


fraternity as' an ideal caravan hauler; solid and stable on the road and with no vices.


It has an enviable


hefty towing limit of up to 24.5 cwt., de­ pending upon the type of van being towed.


best in the world.” The fascia is kitted


out with instrumenta­ tion which includes printed circuit connec­ tions; speedo with trip recorder; fuel level and water temperature gauges; a digital clock; warning lights for igni­ tion, oil pressure; main beam; side lamps; indi­ cators; seat belts; handbrake; brake cir­ cuit failure-low fluid; brake pad wear; choke; hazard warning; fog rear guard, and heated rear window. In fa c t , the car


Considering that


most touring vans are well within the 20cwt. (fully laden) range, this makes the Ambassador a prime buy for the caravanner.


There is plenty of


precious “elbow room” inside the model, with more than ample room for five persons, in comfort. Talking about com­


• suits in a ride which has been described m the motoring press as. quite literally, “ the


fort — a high level of specification includes luxurious, multi-posi­ tion, armchair style seats and hydragas ' suspension. The combination of these two features re-


boasts features which combine to give it an air of luxury normally associated with cars p r ic e d in a much higher bracket. Detailed attention


has been given to the Ambassador’s exterior lines, resulting in a vehicle with distinctive good looks which em­ phasise the sleek, aerodynamic hatchback design. With the exception


of the front doors, every body panel has been re-designed since the Princess. The unique wedge shape not only lends


itself to the develop­ ment oi a spacious in­ terior, but also aids both economy and per­ formance.


All manual gearbox-


ed Ambassadors, 1.7 and 2 litre models, are capable of returning over 40 miles to the gallon, at a constant 56 miles per hour. Even at simulated urban driving — a much more testing parame­ ter, in my opinion, the Ambassador was frugal — 28.6 on the 1.7 litre model and 26.5 on the


20HL. The 2-litre deriva-,


tives o f fe r a very- naughty 100 m.p.h.. plus performance.


Buying a car and


keeping it on the road are two different and often opposing things.


Vanden Plas at £7,705._ All this combines to*


assure Ambassador’s claimed v a lu e - fo r - money reputation. ■ A campaign put in mot ion by -Au st in Rover angled at the value-for-money aspect benefited the range in terms o f extended specification — with the “L” model (basic) gaining front seat head restraints, a’ fixed pas­ senger door mirror plus d r iv e r ’ s seat height adjustment. Features added to


the HL included rear wash/wipe, a remote control passenger door mirror, tinted glass and bright bumper inserts.


The top-of-the-range


Vand en Plas now boasts rear seat belts as stan d ard , with metallic paint finishes coming in as a no-cost option.


So, there you have Low cost of owner­


ship is one of the major selling points of the Austin Ambassador, with its once a year, or 12,000 mile service in­ tervals; competitive


fuel economy, and most com p e t it iv e initial pu rch ase p r ice — s ta r t in g at £5,547 through to the top


them — five models,, with two engine sizes and four levels o f specification ranging from the 1.7 “ L ” through to the refined 2.0 Vanden Plas.


All this makes the


Ambassador a tempt­ ing alternative to the discerning buyer in the


highly competitiv e upper-medium sector


of car sales. The Ambassador is a


car in which anyone would be pleased to fly the flag — even the “basic” - model includes such features as a push button radio, digital clock, head restraints and a lam in ated windscreen.


Move up onei model,


to the HL and you have side rubbing strips, twin remote control door .mirrors, a rear centre armrest and even tinted glass.


The HLS boasts


electric front window lifts, central door lock­ ing — an' “econometer” and velour-trimmed door casings.


Get into the Vanden


Plas and you are really in the lap of luxury, as you'sink into its dap­ pled crushed velour seating; switch on the radio/cassette player; slide or tilt the sunroof and lock in with the all-round inertia seat belts.


PLAYING hard at Rib- blesdale School a few nights ago were mor.e than 40 people who took part in the “all to play fo r ” over 50s sports seminar. Promoted by the Ribble


Valley Council, the local Sports and Recreation Council and Whalley Adult Education Centre, it gave people over 50 the chance to see just which sports and facilities are available for them..


There were talks by Mr


David Phillips, manager of Clitheroe’s Ribblesdale Pool; Mr David Slinger, deputy manager of Lon­ gridge Sports Centre; and Prof. Gerry Quinn, of Sal­ ford University’s human performance unit.


There were also demon­


strations o f yoga and dancing — both old and new — and exhibitions by Clitheroe Ramblers and the town’s Model En­


I t ’s a w iz a rd p e r fo rm an c e


“W E ’VE been to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz,” . . . and a very pleasant and exciting journey it woz!


Not quite as exciting as


the journey we made, goodness knows how


AUSTIN ROVER GROUP DOWN-TO-EARTH PRICES. SPACE TRAVEL AT


many years ago, when Judy Garland escorted us down the Yellow Brick Road but, on this occasion some 20 or so young chil­ dren, 10 or more older children and two grown­ up children were our com­ panions.


Children always bring a


special kind of magic of their own to any stage production (and the smal­ ler they are the more the magic) and it was this transient quality, the nos­ talgic music, the bright and colourful costumes and the ingenious scenery that wove a dozen spells


Chess Club


C L ITH E R O E Chess Club’s A team completed their programme with an away match against the unbeaten league leaders Rossendale A. In an interesting and


close-fought encounter, Clitheroe gained a 3-3 draw to' finish in a mid­ table position. Andrew Cooper drew


'The best value for money


(Autocar) "I'm ready to be talked into a deal” (Your local Austin


Rover dealer)


particularly receptive mooi You'd like to call in on a 'just looking basis, to check out the incredibly roomy Ambassador? No problem.


after all, T' driving is believing


Maybe take a test drive at the same time? Fine, because is!


The Ambassador gives you moreinternal space than rival cars. Passengers get more room because the engine takes less.


■ So, while the cat-like roadholding and handling of front wheel drive stretches your pleasure on the road, there’s room to stretch your legs inside Without stretching your budget


Ambassador list prices start at £5,548. Price correct at time of going to press-28.2.83. Car illustrated 1.7 HL


Right now, you'll find your local Austin,Rover dealer in a a.


Then, if you decide that all the Ambassador’s style


and space make it the car yoifve been searching for; the way ahead is clear.


Sit your dealer down and open friendly negotiations, As we


e said, you'll discover he’s particularly flexible just now. The doors are open. Step forward to take advantage


AUSTIN


AMBASSADOR DRIVING IS BELIEVING


his board one game while Derek Northage lost on board two. Brian Can- completed the season with an excellent record of con­ sistency. He has not lost one game and his win, on


board three, gives him final figures of played 12, won six, drawn six. John Polanyk lost on


board four, Eric Mansfield drew on board five arid Stephen Robinson won on board six. Clitheroe are still com­


peting in the Lucas Shield competition but are wait­ ing to leai-n whom they will meet. The club con­ tinues to meet at the New Inn, Parson Lane, on Tuesday . evenings up to the end of April.


Fined £40


FOR , stopping: a car within the controlled area of a pedestrian crossing in Whalley Road, Langho,, Christine Parkinson (35), of Foxfields, Billingtqn, was fined £40, • with £5 | ’ osts, at Glitheroe..


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for four nights and a matinee last week at Whalley CE School.


The members of the


Whalley Church Players who were our chief guides on these occasions were Dorothy (Deborah Caton) who was word perfect and sang sweetly and The Scarecrow (Brian Slow) who, despite the fact that he “didn’t have a brain” made wise pronounce­ ments worthy o f any politician.


There were, too, The


Tin Man (Emma Taylor) who, born minus a heart, proved himself a very warm and endearing per­ sonality and the Cowardly Lion (Ian Chambers) who, lacking, so he said, any kind of courage, behaved with Falkland’s gallantly when called upon to do so. (He also had a most infec­ tious chuckle). Smaller supporting


roles were played by L a u re l D u ckw o r th , Sydney Cookson, Alun Day, Harriet Roberts, Paul Chambers, Joanne Hilton (a delicious good witch), Joanne Sowerby, Marcus Harrison, Jayne Slow, Susan Evans, Adele Rees, Allison Conchie, Francis Hickling and there were choruses of farm hands, - dancers, munchkins, generals and citizens of Oz. Chorus members were:


Jonathan Young, Steven Wood, Simon Wood, Adrian Shields, ■ Louise Kerr, Debbie Bracewell, Mary Haworth, Eleanor Soweriby, Adele Rees, Laura Woods, Amanda Young, Claire Harrison, Simon Boothman, Marcus Harrison, James' Roberts, David Finch, Paul Cham­ bers and Juliette Har­ rison, P r o d u c e r D o r o th y


Duckworth is to be con­ gratulated on the excel­ lent effects achieved on the quite inadequate stage with limited facilities. She was supported by a


multi-talented team for a n ov e l en te r ta inm ent


which delighted packed houses at every perform­ ance. If, at the end of the


show, they congratulated each other warmly, they were fully entitled to do so — they did a grand jo b . ' • .


• JIMMY FELL


gineering Society. Ribble Valley Mayor


Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg welcomed everybody. Also at the event was the chairman of the Ribble Valley Council’s Recrea­ tion and Leisure Commit­ tee, Coun. Ted Boden. PICTURE: Watched by


the Mayor and Adult Centre Principal Mr Jeff Smith (extreme right), Mr Harry Tetherton, of Chip- • ping, gives a yoga demon­ stration.


Plan for bigger bar at


clubhouse AMONG applications received by the Ribble Valley Council's


Planning Department this week is one to extend the bar area at Ribblesdale Wanderers’ Cricket Club clubhouse. Also included in the applica­


tion (number 0120) is a plan to alter an entrance so that dis­ abled people can use it. Others include: Clitheroe: Internal altera­


tions to form a new display area at the Castle museum (0121). Chipping: Renewal of per­


Th


mission for parking on land off Longridge Road (0119). Chipping: Change of use


from agricultural to domestic building and erection of mower and log store at Wolfen Lodge (0135). Billington: Internally-illumi­


isting snooker room by 12ft. to enable the accommodation of an extra snooker table at Riming- ton Memorial Institute, Stop­ per Lane (0124). Chatburn: Ground and first-


ricultural works dwelling with adjacent detached garage at Lowcocks Farm (0130). Waddington: Upgrading of


existing dwelling at Summit House Farm (0132). Cow Ark: Proposed conver­


sion of barn to form dwelling at Lees House Farm (0133). Gisburn: Change of use of


existing building to tea and local crafts shop and dwelling at The Nook, Main Street (0128).


No election of officers


NO officers were elected at the AGM of Clitheroe


Constituency Women’s Organisation, held at the Conservative Club. The present officers will remain until inaugural


meetings of the new as­ sociation are held and new committees set up. Chairman Mrs Gwen


Coulston, of Longridge, r e v iew e d the y e a r ’ s events, t particularly the part played in constituen­ cy functions; and trea­ surer Miss Kathleen Brett announced that £3,500 had been raised for the consti­ tuency fund in 1982. ■Mrs Gill Waddington


presided and the speaker w,as Mrs


Iren e


Whitehurst, vice-chairman of the NW area Women’s


Organisation. She was . thanked by the committee se c re tary , Mrs M a ry 1 L a k e la n d , o f Hurs t Green, ,


chairman of the' Clitheroe Ladies’ branch, proposed thanks to the officers.


Mrs Geraldine Baker, RE


floor extension at 13 Downham Road (0126). West Bradford: New ag­


nated static projecting sign at The Foxfields, Whallev Road (0118). Kimington: Extension to ex­


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