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RESIDENTS of the Ribble Valley were urged by the Mayor, Coun. Mrs Joyce Lilburn, to start fighting now to save the threatened Bramley Meade Maternity Unit at Whalley from closure. Coun. Mrs Lilburn was


speaking to members of the Council’s Public Works and Health Com­ mittee after hearing dis­ trict community physician Dr D. G. Williams explain the District Health Au­ thority’s recent action. It had proposed the clo­


youngest son of Mr and Mrs Colin Denby, of Ravensholme Farm, Dow­ nham, and a former pupil of Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School. He spent some time


Gas bottle fire blast faced van rescuer


sure of peripheral mater­ nity units at Accrington Victoria, Bull Hill and Bramley Meade in a bid to save a new £6'/™. high technology unit at Queen’s Park Hospital, Blackburn. “We will not accept that


working with Consoli­ dated Gold Fields near Johannesburg and re­ turned to England to take his PhD in mining en­ gineering at Nottingham last year. He is a Fellow of Not­


tingham University and will take a close interest in work associated with the Nottinghamshire coal industry. His wife, Sue (26) also


A HODDER Valley man was commended by the L an c a sh i re County Coroner after attempting to rescue a driver from a burning van. Coroner Mr Howard


young mothers from our outlying areas should go to Queen’s Park,” said Coun. Mrs Lilburn. Dr Williams had sug­


gested that the council saved its comments until the District Health Au­ thority had achieved the re-inclusion of the new unit into the remaining eight-year cycle of the Regional Health Authori­ ty’s 10-year programme. But the council is to


has a new job as a sister in the maternity depart­ ment at Nottingham City hospital.


Excellent show of lambs


FORWARD at Clitheroe Auc­ tion Mart on Monday were 84 cattle and 1,240 sheep. In the cattle section ouality


Townson Brothers, heifers going to 109p from T. Wrennal. Heavy cows reached 75.6p


from C. Sutcliffe at 119.Sp, with several others close. Best Friesian price was 112p from W. P. Brewer and Sons. Bullocks topped at 103p from


sorts were in short supply and in demand. Cows eased hack in price. Top price was a Charolais


McCann paid tribute at the Preston hearing to Mr John Wilson, of Cow Ark, who was met by a ball of flame when he tried to rescue Mr Noel Neary from the van which caught fire and exploded. Forensic experts be­


Firm was founded


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unite to the health au­ thority stating its strong opposition to the closure suggestions. While wel­ coming the proposed im­ provements at Queen’s Park, members felt they were not prepared to achieve them by sacrific­ ing the services at Bram­ ley Meade. Remarks by Coun.


lieve that seeping butane gas from a camping bottle may have been ignited by a match lighting a cigaret­ te, as Mr Neary, of Lon- gridge, drove his van along a moorland lane at Knowle Green, Lon- gridge. Recording a misadven­


THE funeral took place on Tuesday of Miss Edna Chester, a member of the Clitheroe family which founded the firm of Edward Chester and Son, accountants, of King Street. Miss Chester (66), of


Kendal Street, Clitheroe, died suddenly last Wed­ nesday after being taken ill the day before. She was the daughter


ture verdict on Mr Neary (32), Mr McCann warned outdoor enthusiasts not to keep butane gas bottles permanently in their vehi­


cles. The brother of the dead


that it would not only save money but would produce better facilities and a better quality of care. Coun. Mrs Lilburn


Howel Jones (Clitheroe) that the decision appeared to be a money-saving ex­ ercise received the agree­ ment of the majority of his colleagues. Dr Williams pointed out


from J. Stott and Sons, and voung cows to 75.8p from K. barton. Overall graded cattle aver­


aged 95.89p. National average was 96.6p. There was another excellent


man, Mr Peter Neary, of Queen Street, Low Moor Clitheroe, said that the van was always kept kitted out for camping.


Fined £15


urged Ribble Valley resi­ dents not to sit back and wait until the decision was a fait accompli. “We should sta rt panicking now,” she said.


show of 1,200 quality lambs in the sheep section. Trade was consistent with the trend and prices for most lambs were slightly less than the previous week, with 15-17kg lambs making similar prices. Overall average was 147.8p,


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the National average being 154.Ip. Light steers made to 103p


97.4p (90.43p), medium heifers to 109p (99p). Overall average: 95.89p. Ungraded cattle made to


(average 97.78p), medium to lOOp (98.53p), light heifers to


172.5p (157.53p), medium to 155.5p (145.49p), heavy to 143p (136.11p). Ewes made to £30 (£23.04). At Friday’s sale of in-calf and


100p (95.70p), cows to 76p (70.22p), young bulls to 119.8p (110.84p). Standard Iambs made to


AN American youth choir on tour in Britain will visit Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, on Sunday. About 20 members of


the Hosanna Youth Choir from Albany, Georgia, will sing at the morning service. Afterwards they will have the opportunity of meeting Clitheroe young people at a lunch in the Sunday school. Their visit has been ar­ ranged to coincide with a


store cattle there were 34 in- calf cows and heifers forward and 84 steers, heifers and calf bulls. There was a good show of


calving cattle for the time of year and a sharp trade, with prices at similar levels to recent sales. Store cattle of all types were again in demand, with little


change in prices. In-calf heifers made to £635


(average £481), July 10th calv­ ing cow's to £590 (£488), August 4th calving cows to £500 (£468), Hereford Bullocks to £426, heif­ ers to £362, Charolais bullocks to £410, heifers to £400, Frie­ sian bull stirks to £220, bul­ locks to £290.


two-day stay in the homes of Blackburn families. The choir members are aged between 14 and 17.


Planning


applications AMONG the la te s t lodged with the Ribble Council is one for the change of use of 28 Parson Lane to a retail shop (number 0337). Others include: Clitheroc: Advertisement


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CLITHEROE magis t r a t e s fined S tu a r t Thompson (22), of Pimlico Road in the town, £15 for urinating in a public place in York Street. The defendant said in a


of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Chester. Both her fa th e r and only brother, Edward, were accountants. Edward died some years ago and the Chester family ceased its connection with the firm, although it still operates under the original name. Miss Chester served in


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HUNDREDS of Ribbie Valley Guides and Brownies attended a thanksgiving service in the grounds of Whalley Abbey to mark the 75th anniversary of their movement. Despite heavy rain,


Appeal for witnesses


POLICE are appealing for witnesses of a fatal accident on Manchester Road, Whalley, near the Portf ield Bar traffic lights. Motor cyclist Stephen Horsfall, of Burnley, died after his 250 c.c. machine was in collision with a car driven by a Great Har­ wood man. The accident happened


letter to the court that no one had been in public view of what he had been doing.


the WRAF during the 1939-45 war. She was con­ nected with the former W a te rlo o M e th o d is t Church d u r in g h er younger days and several members attended the funeral, conducted by the Rev. James Needham, Superintendent Minister of Clitheroe Methodist Church. Cremation took place at


Accrington following a service at Calverley’s Chapel of Rest.


Festival off to a flying start


THE third annual festival at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, got off to a flying start at the weekend when the crowds turned out for an outdoor market and a record number of parishioners took part in the annual procession through the village.


Brian Stevenson, who was delighted with the open­ ing w eekend, said parishioners had told him tbe procession was “the


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ufactured or available in the Clitheroe district. The display covers


sign at Gateway Home Centre, Kendal S tre e t and North Street (03-36). Replacement of shop front with window at 3 and 5 Woone Lane (0334).


Failed to provide breath specimen


A YOUNG West Bradford man who appeared before Clitheroe magistrates for being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol in his breath had no intention of driving the car in which he was found, the court was told. The case against Nigel He said he had done his


John Willis (19), of East best to blow into the View, was dismissed, but a further charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath was proved and he was fined £60.


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Sgt Stuart Caley said


tester, adding that he was a county squash player


and there was nothing wrong with his breathing.


best yet.”A total of 256 people took part in the walk which followed the annual Sunday school anniver­ sary service on Sunday morning, with Slaidburn Silver Band playing for the hymns. The proces­ sion has been held for many years although it is now part of the annual festival. The church was packed


cement products, silk flowers, printing and photography, wedding dresses, floral arrange ments, furniture, wines and spirits. St P au l’s Mothers’


Union has also displayed a s e t of em b ro id e red


kneelers. The festival continued


with about 400 people for the anniversary service, when the organist was Mr Robert Tattersall and the lesson was read by Sunday School leader Mrs Lynda L e a d b e a te r . Licensed reader Mr Ken Guy led the prayers. On the previous day a


Clitheroe and District Caledonian Society pre­ sented Scottish dancing. A senior citizens’ ser­


and


on Monday with a Scott­ ish evening, when the Clitheroe Royal British Legion Pipe Band gave p e r fo rm an c e


vice was held on Tuesday, with the singing led by Clitheroe Evening Town­ swomen’s Guild. The speaker was the Rev. Alan Reid, of Read.


host of stalls, run by the various church organisa­ tions in the vicarage grounds, raised a hand­ some £330 profit for church funds. One of the highlights of


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the week-long festival is an exhibition of local t ra d e and in d u s try . Twelve firms have pro­ vided an attractive and in­ formative display in the church of a wide range of goods and services man­


FOR urinating in a public place in York Street, Clitheroe, Simon Geoffrey Keighley (19), of Long- worth Road, Billington, was fined £15 by the town’s magistrates. In a letter to the court,


CINEMA


THE Dogs of War go in with guns blazing at the Civic Hall Cinema, Clitheroe, from tomorrow for the week when “Wild Geese II,” featuring the exploits of an army of mercenaries, is showing. Barbara Carrera' is the


every member took part in a special ceremony, lighting individual candles from a “light of friend­ ship.” The light had come


After hours drinks fines


L IC EN SE E of the I-Iodder Bridge Hotel, Chaigley, Valerie Bolger, was fined £75 at Clitheroe on five summonses of sup­


plying alcohol outside per­ mitted hours.


consumption, her hus­ band, Brian, was fined i similar amount.


For aiding and abetting


from a central candle, lit last week at Buckingham Palace by Princess Mar­ garet, the movement’s president. Another candle-lighting


Mr Robert Pickles, de fending, said the offence arose because of “repres­ sive and crazy” licensing laws.


at 10-15 p.m. on the Wed­ nesday of last week.


ceremony at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, preceded tbe Whalley Abbey ser­ vice, when Ribble Valley Rangers travelled in a 1927 Ribble Valley bus to receive the light and bring it back to the abbey. The light, which had


hours certificate until a.m. allowing the sale of alcohol in a functions room. People had taken drinks from there to the lounge bar, which was il­ legal after 11 o’clock.


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been spread through the country in a nationwide exercise, was received at tbe abbey by Whalley Guides, Brownies and Trefoil Guild members on Thursday evening and kept burning until the open-air service. The candle ceremony


ace reporter who goes along to report the im­ possible mission — to re­ lease from Spandau prison the solitary inmate of 44 y e a rs , Rudolf Hess, played by Laurence Olivier.


Defective tyre


FOR using a car with a defective tyre, Sharon Ann Parrington (26), of S e ed a ll Avenue, Clitheroe, was fined £30 by the town’s magis­ trates. In a letter to the court,


hours, Joseph and Anne Wood, of Buccleuch Close Clitheroe, were each fined £ 10. Three similar sum


For consumption after


for not displaying Licensing Act notice.


King Lane parking


problem


LORRIES parking illegal­ ly in King Lane, Clitheroe, are a danger to the town’s pedestrians, a Ribble Valley councillor claimed.


(Clitheroe) told members of the Public Works and Health Committee that the whole stretch of King Lane was in need of re­ surfacing and was costing the ratepayers a lot of money. The damage, he believed, was caused by wagons parking on the pavement.


Coun. John Cowgill


the county had decided to make a no waiting order on the east side of the road but it had still not come through.


Coun. Cowgill said that


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(4) “Cherish” — Kool and the Gang (2) “Crazy for you” — Madonna


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“Life m one day” — Howard Jones “Head over heels” — Tears For Fears “Johnny come home” — Fine Young Canni­


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10 (—) “In too deep” — Dead Or Alive 11 (18) “Tomb of memories” — Paul Young 12 (—) “My toot toot” — Denise Lasalle 13 (—) “Shadow of love” — The Damned 14 (—) “Come to Milton Keynes” — The Style Council


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15 (7) “Kayleigh” — Marillion 16 (—) “She sells sanctuary” — The Cult 17 (—) “Turn it up” — The Conway Brothers 18 (—) “Money’s too tight (to mention)” — Simply Red


19 (—) “N-n-nineteen not out” — The Commentators 20 (1) “You’ll never walk alone” — The Crowd


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was the culmination of a week of 75th anniversary celebrations. It was led by Division Commissioner Mrs Pat Houldsworth. County Commissioner


Mrs Ann Boardman and members of the county staff attended and former County Commissioner Mrs Penny Thompson gave a brief address. Other officers and indi­


Parrington said that she had not been driving the car and had parked it out­ side her home. The car had been


booked into a garage before the offence and the next day had four ni tyres fitted.


Handing over


THE new president of the Rotaract Club of Ribble Valley, Mr Richard Corn­ ish, was presented with his chain of office by retir­ ing president Mr David Brass at an inauguration supper at the White Lion Hotel, Clitheroe. It was attended by 33 people. A strawberry fayre is


vidual members took part in the service, with Langho Guides and Brow­ nies staging a dance drama and Longridge members providing a choir. Ribble Valley Mayor


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being held tomorrow at the home of Mr Brass in Church Brow, Clitheroe to raise money for various charities, and next week the club is planning a car treasure hunt.


£110 raised


the defendant said that he would have used the proper conveniences had he not seen a group of youths near them.


CLITHEROE Concert Society’s annual coffee evening raised £110 to wards future perform ances. More than 50 attended


the function, held at the borne of com mittee member Mrs Ann Hardy in Linden Drive. Attrac­ tions included a bring- and-buy stall, guessing games and a raffle. The society is present­


ing a violin and piano con cert in October at the Girls’ Grammar School.


Off licence


suitable sample of breath, but it was later estab­ lished that he had 61 mic- rograms of alcohol in 100 ml of breath, the legal


limit being 35. The defendant told the


court that he had been out for a drink with friends. He had decided to sleep in his car, a practice he had followed on several previous occasions. The ignition lights had


not been on at any time and his keys had been on the passenger side floor.


A PUNCH and Judy show, a sing-song and a picnic lunch, plus a varie­ ty of races, were the in­ gredients of a successful sports day at Ribblesdale N u r s e ry Clitheroe.


School,


parents turned up in force to watch the children take part in flat, .wheelbarrow, sack and egg-and-spoon races. The mothers also had a race of their own. Parent Mrs Susan Lay-


sented by Mr Paul An­ thony, of Blackpool.


cock, on guitar, led the sing-song and the Punch and Judy show was prc-


day. The staff were ex­ hausted, but the children were still full of energy at the end of it all,” said bead teacher Mrs June Dewhurst.


“It was a very happy


at Clitheroe have agreed to the transfer of the Jus tices’ off licence for The Old Post Office, Gisburn to Mrs Judith Ann House. Mrs House and her hus­


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band, Donald, took over the premises in Park View, Gisburn, from Mr Alfred Gorman in April. Tbe couple previously ran a private home for old people in Skipton.


Pendle Club


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club, Clitheroe were Mrs Cowperthwaite and Mrs Tolson, Mr Barker and partner.


Ribble Valley unit has completed a good turn for some section of the com­ munity. Flowers have been presented to old people and blooms have been planted in various places. Six companies helped to


plant a commemorative flower bed, including marigolds and salvias, be­ sides the A666 Blackburn to Whalley road at the end of Northcote Road Langho.


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CLITHEROE snooker team won their Matthew Brown Inter-Town League game against Blackburn B 4-1 on Tuesday night.


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