Clitheroe 22324 (Ed 6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, June 28th, 1981, Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)
Brothers firmly in the saddle
Advertising feature by Phil Taylor
BMX bikes are big business, especially for
.Lancashire at their shop in Briercliffe
brothers in Burnley who say they have the largest selection of BMX machines in
two young
Road. The Burnley BMX
Centre is doing so well that joint owners Paul and Phil Read have just expanded their premises to cope with the expected rush for the bikes next Christmas. Prices for bikes at the
JUST a few of the wide selection of bikes on show at Burnley BMX Centre, including the fine range of Raleigh racing cycles
centre range from £65 to £350, but the Reads are also expanding their busi ness to child’s cycles, racing bikes and folding
bikes. They have just taken in
a wide selection of racing cycles, most of them made by Raleigh, to give one of the best selections in the area.
vertises extensively in bike magazines, also runs a mail order service.
which has a large stock of BMX spares,” said 18- year-old Paul Read. “Be cause we advertise in the BMX magazines, we get people from as far away-
“We are the only centre POPULAR
.are now so popular that Channel 4 television re cently showed coverage' of an international BMX
event. “That programme did
The centre, which ad
as Aberdeen writing to us • wanting spares.”’ BMX stands for bicycle moto-cross, and the bikes
us a lot of good as regards sales,” said Paul. “But we are not thinking of actual ly sponsoring a BMX team because of the time and effort involved. The business has gone
Christmas^ We did five times better than we ever expected, and we hope it
“We did superbly last
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men who first had a shop in Padiham selling motor spares before moving to B r ie rc l if fe Road 18 months ago. When they moved, they continued the motor spares business' for a few months before making what has been an inspired decision to change to a BMX centre.
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so much better than Paul' or Phil ever hoped( it would.
1 saddles; from stickers to face visors.
stop at selling bikes. It has a large and varied range of accessories .— from BMX racing suits to
.The shop doesn’t just,
will be even better” thisi Christmas,” said Paul. Not bad for two young
an insurance policy to BMX purchases. For bikes up to £120 this costs £8.50 and £1 extra for every £20 above £120. Paul and Phil have
Paul and Phil also offer THE FAST SELLING
DP FIREBIRD FREESTYLER
spent around £15,000 on making their shop three times larger than it was originally. They have done a lot of
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the extension work them selves, despite being open seven days most weeks. ■ Raleigh have put their faith in the BMX Centre, and have appointed Paul and Phil one of their deal ers in the Burnley and Pendle area for all their major makes of bike. Paul and Phil say they
around '350 bikes, and ob viously the majority of them are BMX,” said Paul. “We tend to stock mainly Raleigh, because they are the best value for money and, of course, they are British.” \
“All in all, we have
manufacture are called “Burners” and they have proved very popular with local youngsters.
The BMXs Raleigh
here have BMX bikes,” said Paul. “You often see them propping their bikes outside our shop and coming in to buy acces sories.”
“A lot of people around BURNLEY BMX CENTRE
NOW ONLY £74.95 INCLUDING FREE COMPLETE DP FIREBIRD PAD SET (worth £8.95)
. They have a good selec tion of suits which, on av erage, cost around £23 for a jacket and pants. BMX racing is a fast-
probaV'y have the best range of BMX in the North of England. There are so many to choose from — a positive para dise for young biking en thusiasts.
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they are among the best in the North for anything and everything connected .with BMXs.
growing sport — and BMX bikes are probably the most popular pastime for young people at the moment. Paul and Phil believe
watching the BMX series on Channel 4 Monday evenings we have the
I f you have been following all in stock
,ARE PLEASED TO BE SUPPLIERS TO
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Congratulations to the
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AND ALL DURING THE HOLIDAYS
12ln. BMX from 16ln. BMX from 20in. BMX from
£35.00 £59.95 £65.00
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FOLDERS from
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RACERS FROM
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Whitewall BMX 20x175' tyres...................... i . . .£ 2 .4 9 ‘ BMX Innar tubes.......£ 1 .5 0
ODI mushroom g rlps £ 3 .9 5 Copy mushroom grips • •• £ 1 .9 9
CW handlebars......£ 1 9 .5 0 Leather do-nuts £ 1 .5 0 per pah
Skvway Tuff II wheelsjail colours In sIock)
3 0 / 3 4 I ■ 1 = 1
£ 5 7 .5 0 perpalr
ACS Z rims £ 4 5 . 0 0 per pair Dla Compe Tech III levers ... 1
£ 1 . 9 9 each
One piece cranks , . . . .£ 6 .9 9 • 20ln. BMX wheels only (while stacks last).. £ 4 . 9 9 each
Top quality helmets £ 1 2 . 9 5 each
Profile flight cranks £ 1 4 5 .0 0
MONDAY to FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5*30 p.m. SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and SUNDAY 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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. Flat-races. 6-7 years: Girls — J. Nicholls, R. Crabtree, A. Rothwell. Boys— G.Pope, A. Skoats, B. Howarth. 8-9: Girls
er, heats and finals fol lowed in quick succession, to the vast enjoyment of •parents and other spec tators.''' < RESULTS - ' ' "
•w J: . Scott, K. Davey, .C. Shepherd. Boys — A. Musker, E. Lightbown, - R. Foster. 10- 12: Girls - ' I Lamonby, ,M.
SUNDAY was fun day for the young people of Whal ley and district when the ■ cricket club staged its annual children’s sports. In fine but cool weath
J.'Pilkington; K. Butcher, A. Bishop. Boys — T. McDer mott, A. Mossop, C. Panton. 12-15: Girls — T. Barnes, M. Mosteiro, L. Alblas. Boys — A. Shields, S. Shields, S. Gorton. ■
Obstacle race. 8-11: Girls —
- J. Livesey. ..10-12:
..Girls—:,T. Barnes, H. Nicholls, J. Pilking ton. Boys ■ — A: Shields, - Shields,'!r. McDermott. •. Quarter-mile: Girls M.
. Sack> race. 8-9: Girls ,—-J; Scott, -F.’.'.'Little, K.' Davey. Boys — P. Barton, C. Nicholls,
R. Crabtree, J. 'Rowland, M: Whiteoak. Boys'— G.' Pope, P. Buckley,M. Nordiffe.
‘Mosteiro, L'. Currie. Boys — A. Slow, J . Sargcant; - J. Eatough. :
Mosteiro, tTp B a rn e s^C Grogan.
■ arth, C% Barnes, R. Wad- dington. .
~ ’ 1 Half-mile: Boys — J. How- . - I ' v ^ ^ ■ -M ‘ ~ i Egg and spoon. 6-7: Girls — . - SB
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Fresh look at future of fields
VILLAGERS in Grindle- ton are to be given a chance to voice their opin ion about how the local playing fields should be developed over the next 10 years. The recreational ground
charity committee is to produce a report within the next six months on the future of the playing fields, a move prompted by locals’ concern at vad- alism of some facilities. The wheels will be set
LADY helpers were able to enjoy a well-earned rest after West Bradford village sports day on Saturday. Male members of . the
sports day organising committee prepared a barbecue and waited on the ladies in the evening in a token of thanks for their help during the day. The barbecue, on the
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in motion with an open meeting before the com mittee’s annual meeting on Tuesday. : The committee wants to
hear all shades of opinion, particularly from the pa rents of small children. It hopes to examine the
facilities which need to be provided, how to raise fi nance and how the organ isation should be re structured to cope with a new role if necessary. Secretary Mr Adrian
Nowell said: “We: believe we are the first to cany out such an exercise. We feel it may be necessary to reappraise our role in the light of the changing needs of the community.”
Steven B r is to l, Andrew Bloomer, Jenny Beges. 4-5: Mixed — Andrew Howard, Andrew Baird, Emma Barkess. 6-7: Mixed — Joanna Barkess, Jenny Wright, Emma Silcock. 8-9: Mixed — Miles Barker, Susan Monks, Catherine Procter. 10-11: Boys — Richard
Flat races. Toddlers — - RESULTS . .
Andrew Wright. 8-12: Girls — Kirsti Shackleton, Claire Har greaves, Catherine Procter. 11- 12: Boys — Mark -Thomton- Bryar, Mark Whybrow, Gary Cottam. 13-16: Mixed — David Smythe, Simon C h e rry , Graeme Hearian. • Sack. 8-12: Girls — Kirsti Shackleton, Kirsty Sharp, CJaire Hargreaves. Wheelbarrow. 6-8: Mixed —
sports'field, attracted 100 people. .
Mixed — Daniel Jones, Simon Hulme, Richard Baker. 11-12: Mixed — Craig Lambert, Gary Cottam, Robert Flitcroft. 13 and over: Mixed — Andrew Ashton, Andrew Cottam, Shaun Lambert and Simon' Jones (joint). Cross-country. 8 and under:
Lambert and Nicky Thomas. Slow bicycle. 10 and under:
Miles Baker and Richard Howard, Daniel Jones and Matthew Moore, Nathaniel Marsden and Emma Silcock. 9- 12: Mixed — Craig Lambert and Simon Moore, Gary Cottam and Mark Whybrow, Sarah Penny and Kirsty Sharp. 13-16: Mixed —' Andrew Cottam and Chris Baird, Graeme Heanan and Andrew Thompson, Shaun
- Kirsty Sharp, Helen ^ Wright.' Boys — Chris Iphofen, Michael" Baird, Simon Jones.
- Howard, Daniel Jones. 9-11: Girls — Kirsti Shackleton, Claire Hargreaves, Catherine Procter. Boys — Andrew Wright, David Dugdale, Richard Monks. 12-16: Girls —
Teenage girls injured in accident
Monks, David Dugdale, Andrew Wright. 10-12: Girls — Rachel Dugdale, Claire Har greaves, Helen Wright. 12-13: Boys — Paul Hargreaves, Mark Whybrow, Gary Cottam. 14-16: Boys — Chris Iphofen, Michael B a ird , Andrew Cottam. Egg- and Spoon. 4-5: Mixed
FIREMEN cut through 'the roof of a taxi'to free a teenage girl who was trapped and seriously in
jured after the vehicle hit a tree on Waddington Fell road. Another ' teenage girl also suffered serious in
— Emma Barkess, Andrew Baird, Katie Clancey. 6-7: Mixed — Joanna Barkess, Emma Silcock, Richard Bater. 8-12: Girls — kirsti Shackleton, Kirsty Sharp, Rachel Dugdale. Three-legged. 8 and over:
Girls — Kirsty. Sharp and Sarah Penny, Kirsti Shackleton and Justine Bentley, Andrea Whybrow and Catherine Proc ter. 12-15: Boys — Andrew Cottam and Michael Baird, Mark Whybrown and Gary Cottam, Paul Hargreaves and
Richard Monks, Simon Moore, . CW JMC VDC ' | Whalley fun day
• Janet Banks, of Cowper Avenue, Clitheroe, who
juries in the. collision,- which took place near the Moorcock Inn on Monday afternoon.
suffered a dislocated hip, and Wendy Bennett, of Queensway, Waddington, were both taken to Black burn Royal Infirmary. Miss Bennett was later
described to be “recover ing satisfactorily” and' Miss Banks was said'to be “a little better.” The taxi driver, Mr
Girls — Susan Monks, Sharon Flitcroft, Jenny .Wright. Boys — Miles Baker, Richard
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IT was action all the way at Clitheroe’s Starkie Arms Hotel ~ on Friday night when firemen ar ranged a retirement party for colleague Mr Bill Billups. A familiar face in the
town, Mr Billups, caretaker fireman at the Princess Avenue station
since he left Manchester 14 years'ago, 'was pre sented with a decanter and six glasses, binoculars' and a silver salver.
- Mr Billup (49), and his. wife, June, have two daughters, Karen and Alison., .
His hobbies include
watching horse racing and playing snooker and he is a member of a couple of social clubs in the town.
lups has given talks to firms, schools, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides about fire precau tions and safety.
Over the years, Mr Bil
was attended by over 100r friends. After a buffet,' there was a prize raffle. Mr Billups is to be suc
The retirement party
ceeded as caretaker fire man by Mr Michael Baines, of Seedall Avenue, Clitheroe, who is currently based as a fire man at Blackburn.
Barbecue rounds off busy day K
FEWER people thai cipated turned i watch performances Gilbert and Sullivan “Iolanthe” at Clil Castle open air t because of blu weather.
by 50 members of B and District Gilbei Sullivan Operatic S in full costume, watched by abou people on Frida} Saturday evening, the Sunday matim traded about 240.
The opera, peri
been expected on S had the weather bee and there was spa the greasy arena alo 1,000 people.
About 500 peopf
surer of Clitheroe i Theatre Group, whi ganised the event, the group was expec lose money on the pi tion and may have t local councils for a plementary grant to costs.
Mr Ron Pickup,
successful in our mail of putting a muni facility to good ustl providing enjoymerf hundreds of peoplel added.
preciation of the| formance, please tu page 9.
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