6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, April 19th, 198i


SALT MUSEUM 162 LONDON ROAD


NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE


Roman times to the present day. Audio visual programme


A new museum illustrating the growth of the salt industry in Cheshire from


‘ ' Open all year Tuesday —


Easter to September open Saturday and Sunday 2-00 — 5-00


Open Inly and August 10-06 — 5-06~ Saturday 2-00 — Open Bank Holiday Mondays STRETTON MILL


Nr FARNDON. CHESHIRE A fully restored water powered com mill in the SW Cheshire countryside


Demonstrations daily


Open Easter to September, Tuesday — 2-00 — 6-00


Open Bank Holiday Mondays


Admission 40p adult, 20p child, £1 family ticket Free Car Parks


Weaver Hall, London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB. Tel. 0606 ilSSl


Parties by arrangement with Cheshire Museums, ”


BOLTON MUSEUMS and


ART G ALLERY


The Central MUSEUM houses collections of Natural History and Geology. Prehistoric and local Archaeology and Egyptian antiquities. There is also an AQUARIUM. In the adjoining ART GALLERY are paintings, sculptures and pottery, and several art exhibitions are shown , through the year


On the outskirts of the town are SMITHILLS HALL, a medieval manor house on the edge of the moors, with a small TRAILSIDE Museum and Nature Trail. HALL I THE WOOD was once the home of Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule Museum of local history


The museum was opened to display aspects ot social history In 1978


LITTLE BOLTON TOWN HALL INQUIRIES TO BOLTON 22311 (ext. 379) Sunday, 5-00


AS THE sap rises, flowers burst into bloom, and that inde­ finable something in the air heralds the ar­ rival of spring, we all begin to think of going out and about. Where to go, how to


Advert feature by


Winifred Bose


go, and when to go is like dipping into a lucky bag filled to the brim, for there is so much choice, near and far. What suits one, will not


production team, in pas­ sing, asked if the house could be used for location filming of “A Woman of Substance.” We shall eventually see


be right, for another. But we still have to bear in mind that weather can be whimsical, and people with young families need to think carefully. A place by the sea is


basket meals, galley snacks, tea and cakes, and parties can be booked for food if done two 'weeks in advance. There is taped music,-


C a te r in g provides v i s i t < e w b y


and special bookings can be made for musical even­ ings ' and folk evenings. School parties can be ar­ ranged. There are different


the adaptation of the best­ selling saga on .Channel 4 after it has been shown in. the USA, but how nice it would be to view the hall before seeing the prog­ ramme. ' The kitchen is being re­


ideal if the sun shines, but if that is all there is, and families have young chil­ dren, a day out on a Bank Holiday can be a washout in more ways than one. Spread around this '


editorial there is some­ thing which is just right for each of us, be it a visit to a stately home, sailing, browsing at an antique fair, or whatever it is that takes our fancy.


TYCOON


historic Broughton Hall, which is being used for a major TV series. ' This will be a re-crea­


Near Skipton, we have


tion of the life of a female tycoon, and will bring in some money to help to pay for the dry rot at the


hall. The owner, Mr Henry


M A N C H E S T E R


AIR& SPACE MUSEUM


An exciting idea for your family day out this bank holiday weekend. There’s a marvellous display of aircraft, helicopters and The Magnificent Men Flying Machines Exhibition. Come early, we’re on Liverpool


Road, just off Deansgate. Open: All Easter Holiday (incl. Good Friday) 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.


Tues. — Fri., 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. — 6 p.m.


Admission £1 Adults Home of the Bromley-Davenport Family CAPESTHORNE HALL


Open to the public: Sundays, April to September inclusive; Wednesdays and Thursdays, May to September inclusive; Tuesdays and Thursdays, July to September inclusive, Good Friday and Bank Holidays. Hall: 2 p.m. — 5 p.m. Park and Gardens, 12 noon — 6 p.m. Luncheons and Teas. Pictures, Sculptures, Furniture, Family Monuments from 1153, Georgian Chapel Gardens, Nature Walk.


Admission Charges: Park and Gardens only. Adults 75p, Children 35p. Hall, Park and Gardens inclusive. Adults £1.50, Children 70p. Free Coach and Car Parks. Dogs allowed only in the Park.


Special rates for parties. Touring Caravans Welcome


Administrator, Capeathorne, Macclesfield, Cheshire


Further Information from: , Chelford 661439 or 861221 • 7m South of Wllmslow A34


B r o w s h o lm e H a ll 5 miles NW CLITHEROE, LANCS


The historic home of the Parker family


Location of Granada TV school series "History Around You" OPEN TO VISITORS


EASTER WEEK SATURDAY, 21st— SUNDAY, APRIL 29th, 2 — 5 p.m. dally


Entrance House and Garden Picnic Site. Adults £1.20, Children 60p. Large and small parties at other times


_________Ring Mrs Parker, Stonyhurst 330 t a 1 C . STEAM TRAINS i t t t i i f l t


at Embsay Station Near Sklpton (off AS9)


Buffet, Model and Book Shop. Real Ale Bar on < trains


Each day from Good Friday to Easter t Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 4-30 p.m.


YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY ^ "The Friendly Line"


Two accompanied children travel free with this advert (LA)


Fares: Adult £1, child 50p, unlimited rides on day of issue.


. —*$


- everything u YOU NEED FOB AN


.ENIOYABLEW


LONG ASHES PARK in the Yorkshire Dales


IfnQnSffiSETD


* LUXURY CARAVANS FUR SALE * * TUURING CARAVAN PITCHES *


Magnificent Indoor leisure centre with heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and two squash courts.


145 acres of beautiful countryside. Refurbished bar and restaurant


On B6160, Threshfield, Grasslngton,Skipton, N. Yorks. Tel. 0756 752261.


HAREWOOD*


HOUSE the magnificent home


oftheEarl& Countess o f Harewood


★ GARDENS AND LAKESIDE WALKS ★ RESTAURANT ★ CAFETERIA ★


The History of Glass Making from the Phoenician times to the present day. On the Liverpool Road, A58, 1 mile from town centre. Open all year (except Christmas to New Year). Weekdays 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Wednesday TO a.m. — 9 p.m. (March to October only); Weekends and Bank Holidays <


PILKINGTON GLASS MUSEUM ST HELENS


2 p.m. — 5-30 p.m.


ETel. St Helens (0744) 28882 Ext. 2014 PARTIES PLEASE BOOK


NTRANCE FREE . ★ FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED ★


ABBOTSFORD HOUSE MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE, SCOTLAND


v... Adults £120, Children 60p . Bus Parties— Adults 90p, Children 45p, tea shop, etc. Tel. 0896 2043


PEN UNTIL OCT. 31st, S. Oally 1 0 a.m.till5p.m.


undays 2 p.m. till 5 p.m,


The home of Sir Walter Scott ■ containing many historic relics • O • collected by him


. Ripley Caravan Park lor tourers ancl tents. Ripley • village near Harrogate. Heated Indoor pool, good facilities, special opening offer.for Easter


OPENING at EA STER


£ 3 per van/nlght To book your_alte T e l e p h o n e


0 4 2 3 ' 6 3 9 3 8


JUDGES’ LODGINGS Lancaster


Gillow Town House


Museum of Childhood Open Bank Holidays and «


Weekdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.” Adults 35p, Children 20p


For details ring Lancaster (0524) 32808 .


Enjoy a trip to the Hodder


, V a lle y and th e Trough of • ' Bowland


V is it the*SOCIAL HALL , WHITEWELL


;


. COLLECTORS' FAIR E A S T E R M O N D A Y ,


ANTIQUE AND


EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 22nd


- '/I1 a.m. — & p;m. APRIL 23rd


Buy, Brows© or Sell— Trade .. ■* - lWelcome


. OPEN DAILY from 10am (House 11 am) SHOPS |


BIRDS' PARADISE


GARDENS


★ ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ★


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HAREWOOD is centrally placed inYorkshireallhejunclionoflhe A65 and lheA61 Leeds/ Harrogate Road, just 5 miles IromtheAt atWetherby:


PICNIC AND GAMES AREA Harroqate


Situated on the A61 Leeds/Harrogate Road. 24 hourlnformation Service (Tel: Harewood88622S)


. i CAT ISLAND perform “Prince o f Paradise — Admission FREE!


Frl., April 20th VICTORIA PARK, NELSON, 10 a.m. — 12 noon Sat., April 21 s», TOWN CENTRE, NELSON, 10 a.m. — 12 noon, TOWN CENTRE, COLNE, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. Sun., April 22nd, PARK HILL, BARROWFORD, 10 a.m. — 12 noon, BALL GROVE, COLNE, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. Mon., April 23rd, MARSDEN PARK, NELSON, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.


LES MARIONETTES de GENEVE, Sat., April 21st, admin. £1.20, 60p concessions “Pamplemousse le Tig re ” (Little Tiger Grapefruit), Civic Theatre, Nelson


STANELLI’S SUPER CIRCUS. Tues., April 24th. Admin. £1.20, 60p concessions. Community Hall, Trawaen. BELCIKAL. fixotlc Sounds and Shadows from Welfare State International’s Luk / Mlshalle and Company — enjoy yourself and dance! Union Hotel, Colne, Thurs., April 25th, 8 p.m. Admin. £1.20,60p concessions.


PRESENTED BYm m m m h j j j j i


WPMIDPENNINE AKISASSOCIOTON


BARRY and LINDA PRICE


VALLEY AQUATIC NURSERIES OVER 10,000 JAPANESE KOI


• 4 INCHES TO .24 INCHES v . EVERYTHING FOR THE WATER GARDEN. '


LILIES, MARGINALS, CONIFERS AND SHRUBS. TROPICAL and COLD WATER FISH- ALL ACCESSORIES '


(Off .CHARLES LANE), HASLINGDEN Open daily 10-00 a.m. — 5-30 p.m. Te lephone Rossendale 2 2 4 3 7 0 and 2 2 8 9 6 0


PLANTATION MILL, FLIP ROAD 2 Hammerton Street,


Burnley, Lancs Tel. (02 82 ) 21 9 8 6


S FLOWER SHOW § 8


HARROGATE SPRING \ A P R I L 2 6 th , 2 7 th a n d 2 8 th


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8 ■ Glorious exhibit* tfjloieen, alpine*, tandscapedobirdenamdaftant.- ;y; ft. a


market, exhibited by Britain’* foremost nursery/Inna to be held tn the O


8 VALLEY GARDENS, HARROGATE 8 b


Q 8


Q 0


8


0 Children under 16 years of age free i f accompanied by parent jio&ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooccc-—


Q i.


S A T U R D A Y , A P R I L 2 8 t h , 9-30 a;m. to 5 p.m. Adults £3.50


i ■' ' » , :


THURSDAY”, APRIL 26th 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adults £4 ■ •


F R I D A Y , A P R I L 2 7 t h '


10 n.m. to 3 p.m. Adults £3.50 •, - : ^ . -3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults £3


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GAWSWORTH HALL


CANAL CRUISES


MV Marton Emperor {Max. 5OPass0ngara)


. Warehouse Lana, Foutrldga, naar Coin#


From Foulridge Wharf,


Approx. 1 V<hr RETURN CRUISES, In alternate directions, some Inc. ‘


Good Friday at 1*00,2*30 and 4*00 . p.m.


• Adults £1.25, OAPa El, Children 90p Bookings accepted by telephone


■ Remainder of Easter Week at 2-00 r - and 3-30 p.m. • . '


Easter Mon. at 1*00,2-30 and 4 p.m.


Easter Sun. at 1*00,2*30,4-00 and 6 * p.m. v


Easter Sat. at 2*30 and 3-30 p.m.


Mile Foulridge Tunnel - :


•; • Near MACCLESFIELD


-Elizabethan Manor House.In its picturesque setting V


Visit the historic and beautiful


i " 28th (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Evening parties b y arrangement. Admission: Adulls £1.30, Children 65p. All meals available In Tea Pavilion.-FREE CAR PARK. Sign­ posted on the A536, near Mac- ' ■ ‘ clestield. Tel. North Rode 456


' mornings only, thereafter at the ' , Wharf


LEISURE CRUISES 56 Hibson Hoad,Helaon, 669 HAS


\ School*, Clubs, Associations, etc.;.’,. Brochure available


Private Charter Hire available for


Tel. Nelson 694978- ' FOULRIDGE


ASTLEY HALL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY


i Astley Park, Chortey, Lancs FURNISHED ROOMS.


POTTERY, PAINTINGS,,:


/ • UNIQUE CEILINGS. - I VISITTHEHALLINTHE PARK


AdmlMlonTAduUs 60p ■ Childran Accompanlad 20p • Children Unaccompanied 35p


OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ■ 12noon — 6 p jn .


ki


■ CIVIC ROOM, TOY LEAD' SOLDIERS, EXHIBITIONS,


Fine' contents include pictures, furniture and sculpture, important ..collection of coaches and car-. . riages. Open” daily. until .October”


DON’T MISS OUT ON THE PENDLE PUPPET FESTIVAL


EASTER SPECTACULARS!


" HIS TS^RTEfT " " 1 I I


DAY RETURN FLIGHTS UP TO FIVE PEOPLE '


INTERNAL OR CONT 7INENTAL • I


R/ng 45396 fo r d e tails ,A.N.T.


Blackpool Airport |


RESIDENI FOR TH1


ROSS] OPENINt


Rossendale offers | tion, single or shal ing, nurse call systj ing lounge.


All rooms up to latj tions. -Chair lift I home cooking. Trail hours a day.


r e s e r v a t io n | I


YOR] CLIr


Tel. Clil


INGLEBOROUGH CAVE CLAPHAM


off th e A6S" b etw een lngleton and S e t tle


NATURAL CAVE.—. GUIDED TOURS. . Stalactites, Stalagmites, Fossils


Can be approached via the Reginald Farrer Nature Trail (11/ . miles)


Open dally (Including Saturdays and Sundays) from 10-30 a.m. onwards


Party rates, advanced bookings (or parties advised TELEPHONE: CLAPHAM (0 468 5) 2 4 2


[I0WNHAM POST OFFICE CAFE Downham, Nr Clitheroe


Morning Coffee, Lunches, Afternoon Teas and High Teas


NOW OPEN 6 Days (dosed Wednesday)


Gift Shop, Sweets and Ices, Bed •and Breakfast Awommodation


Telephone: Cdtheroe 41242 • TURTON TOWER _ Visit historic


a medieval fortified manor house on the edge of the moors. Now open Saturdays to Wednesdays


between Darwen arid Bolton or catch the bus from Bromley Cross Station. Admission: Adults 50p Children 25p


To get there follow the BG391 12 noon—6 p.m.___ ,


B R O U G H T O N H A L L (ON A59 3 MILES WEST OF SKIPTON) O P E N T O P U B L IC


BANK HO LIDAY MONDAY


GUIDED TOURS EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.


. Entrance fee: £2 per person Easter Opening FAMILY FUN DAYS


1 * Hot Air Balloons by calor I ★ Tethered Rides (Weather permitting)| ★ Inflatables


--------April 2 2 & 23 _ . .


* Roundabout Uponq w HolkerHall 10.30 am w


Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria Tel.: (044 853) 328


Cark-in-Cartmel Gas provided


LEARN TO PARACHUTE WITH


PARACHUTING


VL\)t p la d i ItmgljtjS FREE FALL DISPLAY TEAM


BEGINNERS COURSES EVERY WEEKEND


Tel: ROGER MARSDEN PRIMROSE HILL FARM, BILSBORROW, nr PRESTON. BROCK (0 9 9 5 ) 4 0 3 3 0


THE NURSERY IN A LANDSCAPED GARDEN


MTOUEPs;-


Relax and choose your CONIFERS, SHRUBS, HEATHERS, AQUATICS, , ALPINES and HARDY PLANTS


OPEN A L L BANK HOLIDAY


GARDEN PLANNING AND ADVICE AVAILABLE


REEDLEY NURSERY R O B IN S O N LA N E ,


B R IE R F IE L D /R E E D L E Y B O U N D A R Y N r B U R N L E Y


’’Gateway”


OPEN FROM 10 a.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or earlier sunset


50p Child/OAP NEWBY HALL miniature railway


Tempest, was delighted when a member of the


stored to its former Ed­ wardian • state which the owner can remember from his childhood. The hall is within easy


reach of people in this area, and worthy of a visit at any time. Leisure cruising on the


canals is idyllic, and one of the most beautiful stretches of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal — Britain’s longest inland waterway — is available from a Skipton base. The passenger boat,


and Gardens


cruises to choose from, ranging from 1 Vi hour


cruises, to seven-hour- cruises, with breaks for dinner at attractive inns or hotels. Readers interested in


at Ripon, North Yorkshire -


winner of 1983 B”. T. A. Heritage Award ■ __


• Superb Adam House • Unique Gobelins Tapestry Room


1


• Classical statuary and Chippendale furniture


• Famous 25 acre garden • Licensed Garden


Restaurant (party facilities)


• Miniature Railway and Adventure Gardens," . Sunday boat trips


air navigation will find plenty to occupy their: minds at Blackpool Air-, port with the Air Naviga­ tion and Trading Co. Ltd.


PILOTS


lished operator at Black­ pool, and offers a wide


It is the oldest estab­


“Uobbydale,” was built in 1976, and was specifically designed. It offers full weather protection, and has comfortable seating. ’ The 12-seater front


variety of services. They include aircraft maintenance and hangar- age,. air charter to any­ where in Europe or North Africa. They have ap­ proved courses for private pilot’s licence, and other courses. A large clubhouse, re­


• Replicas of Crown Jewels . made by present owners ancestor


Opening Times


Hall 1 p.m. to 5 p.m: April and September, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and all Bank Holidays


May, June,'July and August: Daily excejit Monday but including August Bank Holiday Gardens: 11 a.m. to_5-30 p.m.


Every day up to September 30th


Last admission 5 p.m. For details telephone 090-12-2583


'


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


staurant and bar is avail­ able to members and friends.


cockpit has fixed forward windows with facilities to open up the sides fully on a warn, sunny day. It is licensed to carry


50 passengers, and the bar is open throughout the cruises.


sholme Hall is such a beautiful example of an unspoilt Tudor country house, it should not be missed by those who have not seen it. The fact that the Parker family still live there, and escort visitors


Our nearby Brow­


around, is an added at­ traction. Capesthorne is a fine


brick house of character, it is Jacobean, and massed with treasures of all kinds. On the A34 bet­ ween Monks Heath and Congleton, it is easy to reach, worth a long visit. The history of Skipton


Cheshire, illustrates the growth of the salt indus­ try from Roman times. There is .the Yorkshire


Castle barely needs men­ tioning to people of this area, who are more than a little familiar with its long record dating back to Norman times. I t can be visited again


80,000 visitors went to Skipton Castle, and these included about 500 school parties.


Last' year more than DELIGHTFUL


to Skipton shops and streets, for it stands at the head of the High Street.


It is also close enough


.jHfW® I IP


Castle, Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, are all delightful places to visit. Or try Ingleborough Caves, Pilkington Glass Museum or even a salt museum. The latter in


Astley Hall, Raby


A FOULRIDGE leisure cruise on Leeds and Liverpool Canal


th'e


Dales Railway for the steam train enthusiast. Downham Post Office Cafe which serves morn­ ing coffee, lunches, after­ noon teas and high teas, is set in lovely surround­ ings.


trip; visit Abbottsford House, Gawsworth Hall or Judges’ Lodgings, Lan­ caster.


Have a Pennine boat


- \O r just make a list or cutxout the page, and make a point of making the rounds this spring and summer, doing something different on each occasion.


WHAT NUCLEAR ENERGY ISALLABOUT


FINDOUT BNFL’s Springfields Works manufactures the * Springfields also converts uranium ore


Nuclear energy is a vital topic today. Arrangements can be made to visit BNFL


..


nuclear fuel elements for the different types of British and overseas nuclear power stations.


concentrates into the extremely pure metal and other uranium products used in making nuclear fuels.


: Springfields andspeakersare also available,


free of charge. For further information please write to:


Pat McNally, Information Officer, British Nuclear Fuels (PLC), Springfields, Salwick, Preston, Lancs PR4 OXJ


and again, for mainte­ nance continues without a break.


★ Full Weather Protection .


In the “COBBYDALE”


PUBLIC TRIPS'BAILY (1 Vi hours)


THROUGH THE DALES from SKIPTON


* Toilet Facilities ★ Bar


-at the heart of nuclear power CRUISE


PRESTIGE 10, 12 & 14 Burr 7, 9, & 11. Might


OPEN ALLII [ The fam ily firm


HOLIDAY


Kids Denin everyw|


Kids Dollar Stret| £1


Ladles’ All W | Cardig|


Ladies' famous r Ladies’ All Wo


DINE IN STYLE In our


Selection of Teas and Coffees Open 10 a.m.'— 6-30 p.m.


Hot Dianes of the day Creajn Teas, etc. Cakes, Gateaux


PENNINE BOAT TRIPS and WATERSIDE COTTAGE of SKIPTON_____ CAFE and TEA ROOMS


PHONE TO BOOK US FOR YOUR PARTY, CLUB OUTING, ETC.


WATERSIDE COURT, COACH STREET, SKIPTON Tel. SKIPTON 60829 and 69261


Men’s Cotton I


First Class Waitress Service Soups, Salads,


CAFE and TEA __ROOMS____


Men’s All Cotton t J


W . B . I 61 Whalley


Open 10 a.m.— 5 p.m. I Tel. Cli


With 40 sketches, illustrated tour sheet


Adults 80p, Juniors under 18, 40p including 1984 Souvenir Castle Badge (Under age 5 free)


THINK DOUBL BRITAIN’S BEST


UPVC, HAI AL


. The only Stately Home In County Durham open to the public Magnificent, Medieval Castle, fully furnished with line pictures and china. Horse draw Carriage Collection. Large Walled Garden. Tea Rooms,


RABY CASTLE (The Lord Barnard) Staindrop, near Darlington (A688)


O PEN EA STE R S A TU R D A Y TO S E P T EM B E R 3 0 th Bank Holidays— Easter, May, Spring and August: (Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues.)


- Admission: Castle, Gardens and Carriage Collection: Adults £1.50; Children and OAPs 80p


Castle open 2 — 5 p.m.' Park and Gardens 1 — 5-30 p.m.


April, May, June and Sept: Weds and Sundays only July and August: Dally except Saturdays


For information ring Staindrop 60202 (STD 0633) or write: The Curator, ■ Raby Caatla, Staindrop. .______


Gardens and Carriages only: Adults 60p, ChildrerVOAPs 40p Reductions for parties on application


i •L k t l r


££’s and ££’s LEi Ask for a quote


Benefit by 20 year’s VEEVERS Wl T e le p h o n e : Ribt


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