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


CHANCE TO SEE WIDE VARIETY OF GOODS AND SERVICES OFFERED > by Roger Waterfall (president Skip ton Chamber of Trade)


I IN THE two years since the h last Skipton Trades Fair there


ave been considerable


I changes in the town. We" in Skipton appeared to


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|to 4 p.m. ; Trades Fair itself i of the most impor- business events in own's calendar and ill-worth a visit for one. member that all the are under one roof


I


Jwill not take long to •er those special or make valuable


Ihe wide range of Tty of shopping.


Itrophobic; quaint. Inot old-fashioned: Ing, but not brash. I boasts a good mix Shops and stores, Ting from “ high | t ” names of depart- and chain stores to specialist busines- ivhich all contribute


ds. ipton has always a good place to Compact, but not


Jway to the York- Dales has been


|e recent transfor- |m in the old market which stands at the


Ihtened since the ling of the £16m. by- ] four years ago. longer is the town littleneck of streets


In g to the centre Jh leaves drivers


lie town is steeped in ■iry, and traditional


Ig lengthy delays, le busy and bustling Isphere is now one lappy, bargain-hunt- |<hoppers who know | i they are on to a thing.


crafts as well as tradi­ tional goods and bar­ gains are to be found in Skipton.


Skipton has been a


major town since the days of the War of the Roses and as an old market town has a repu­ tation drawn from many years’ experience in sel­ ling to satisfied cus­ tomers.


Skipton to appreciate how the old world charm has been blended with modern stores and a modern approach to sel­ ling — an approach nur­ tured by the - forward- looking chamber of


But you have to visit


trade. No matter why you


chose to go to Skipton you cannot fail to be im­ pressed by its charm and character — and wish to make a hasty return visit to (he market town.


goods from both ends of the price bracket will virtually ensure a bar­ gain or “ t r e a t” buy before you leave. And for th o se in ­


terested in a good day out, there is also plenty


on offer.


" will enjoy the castle and the parish church as well as old houses and wind­ ing cobbled streets to enhance thoughts of bygone years. Set in an area of out­


History enthusiasts


YOU do not have to travel far from the busy town centre to get a chance to sit down and enjoy a few quiet mo­ ments. This picture captures the tranquility'


of Mill Bridge Gardens and shows just a few of the many splendid old buildings in the town


be heading for a decline, with several traders leaving empty shops behind them. But 1985 has seen a great improvement I with many shops re-opening.


, The central area develop­ ment is complete and there are still a small number of shops available for anyone wanting to join in the recent pros-


I perity.


, Over the years the Skipton Chamber of Trade has been


1 complimented from far and wide for the good service of­ fered by its staff and members.


1 The biennial trades fair gives people from outside the town a great chance to see the


about some of them, but others you will not and there could be one or two surprises for those who do not know just what we do have to offer.


You may already know


will be able to achieve our objective by “building bridges” between our members and new


We are confident that we


customers. Every trader in the town had


the chance to participate / “ the trades fair and those in-1 eluded highlight the great vari­ ety within Skipton.


and hard work that has been I put into the fair I hope that you will reward the traders involved by offering them your | patronage both now and future years.


If you appreciate the effort


‘CHIMNEYS’ 1 BISTRO


. WHEN IN SKIPTON We cater for all the


WIIY NOT CALL IN


7 Otley Street Skipton


family, with good food at reasonable prices.


— TABLE LICENCE —


Coffees, Teas, Meals etc served till 6 p.m. Evening Menu — Thursday, Friday,


wide variety of goods and ser­ vices offered by our members.


VISIT


SKIPTON TRADES FAIR


WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY


N E X T W E E K


First timers enter garden produce


RIBBLE Valley garden­ ers demonstrated their expertise and disregard . for the atrocious summer . a t Clitheroe Garden Club’s seventh annual show on Saturday. Entries fell slightly on


previous years, to 160 in all, but in the opinion of the judge — Ribble Valley parks superinten­ dent Mr Roger Hirst — the standard of exhibits in Clitheroe Parish Lower Hall was exceptionally


Saturday and Sunday till 9 p.m.


Monday and Wednesday till 7-30 (closed Tuesday)


high. Appeals to local garden­


ers to show whatever was available were answered and a number of “first timers” had a go, a trend which was very gratifying and which, it is hoped,


best novices exhibit went to Mr T. E. Nelson, who also gained the Mrs D. Green Cup for be­


gonias. . <


Chairman’s Award for sweet peas and the J. Tattersall Medal for spray chrysan­ themums and the J. South- worth Cup for cut flowers went to Mrs C. Sainsbury.


Mr R. Dewhurst won the


the best roses was won by Mr j . Gregory, the Whipp Cup for root vegetables by W. and 1. Gregson and the Clitheroe Town Council Allotment Hol­ ders Award by Mr D. Taylor.


The Lawrenson Rosebowl for RESULTS


will continue. As our picture shows,


the prizes were presented by th e Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Howel Jones, who was accom­


standing natural beauty Skipton has something for everyone and every­ one will find something to suit their own par­ ticular tastes. The Chamber of Trade


Mrs E. McKinlay, Mr A. Par­ kinson. Roses: Mr J. Gregory, Mr T.. Pearce, Mr A. Parkin­ son. Sweet peas: Mr R. De­ whurst, W. and I. Gregson, Mr A. Parkinson. Dahlias: 1 and 2, Mr G. M. Bvrae, Mrs C. Sains­ bury. Gladioli: Mr D. Taylor, Mr "N. Adamson. Chrysanthemums: 1 and 2,


Single rose: Mr A. Leonard,


M. Silverwood. Mrs E. Avery, Mrs D. Green. Hanging basket:


1 and 2, Mr H. Dixon. Tomatoes: 1 and 2, Mr S.


C o ttam , Mr D. T ay lo r . Potatoes: 1 and 2, Mr S. Cottam, W. and I. Gregson. Exhibition onions: Mr S. Cottam, Mr J. Gregory. Three onions not over 16oz: 1 and 2, W. and I. Gregson. Mrs M. Pearce. Three onions not over


6oz: 1 and 3. Mr S. Cottam. Mrs C. Sainsbury. Beetroot: 1


and 3, \V. and I. Gregson, Mr J. Gregory. Swedes: 1 and 2,


W. and I. Gregson. Carrots: Mr J. Gregory, Mr


S. Cottam. Cabbage: Mr \V. Grange, 2 and 3, Mr J. Gre- gorv. Cauliflower: Mr J. Gre­


Clitheroe Advertiser and. Times, September 5th, 1985


gory, Mr D. Taylor. Peas: 1 and" 2. Mr S. Cottam. E. and C. Newsam. Broad beans: Mr S. Cottam, Mr J. Gregory, Mr


G. Sainsbury. Runner beans: E. and C.


panied by the Mayoress. The RHS Banksian Medal


NEW & USED VEHICLE SALES


has provided everyone with the chance to learn just what Skipton has on offer, and the Trades Fair is one that should


For the shopper, the not be missed by the overwhelming' variety of discerning shopper.


Photos* David Mffde* o f Skipton


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LOWER COSTS:


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48 HOUR SERVICE. Contact the specialists:


p Cocktail Bar carte dinner


Cold Snacks lunchtimes


if functions, exhibitions,


I


on available, om and toilet, naid.


Beers available loar


r HIDESKIPTON sed leather goods


ng only top quality ‘(1 leather goods.


1ARTINGALES. iRASS BUCKLES 1AWORTH m. to 7 p.m. a.m. to (1 p.m. except Thursday


tAPS. KEY FOBS, ARS and LEADS,


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EAGLE SIGNS of SKIPTON


Tel. Skipton 4231


Commercial Slgnmakera and Artists for all


Trades and Professions


Commercial Vehicle Letterers


18 WESTMORELAND ST SKIPTON


COULTHURST CRAVEN


SPO R T S CENTRE SANDYLANDS


Squash, Badminton, 5-a-side, Netball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket nets etc.


CARLETON NEW ROAD SKIPTON. Tel. 5181


NO MEMBERSHIP FEES Open Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Saturday


10 a.m. — 6 p.m.


F lo r is t a nd F ru i te r FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS


at


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ICC ESS IARCLAYCARD .


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C A R L E tO N g a r a g e


Otley Road, Skipton Id PETROL


195.5 — 4 star Servicing and Repairs


Telephone: SKIPTON 2807


jp.m. and 7 p.m. — 1 a.m. |y't<f Sunday 7 p.m. — 1 a.m. 12 p.m. £2.95 a head |riday and Saturday________


firelit surroundings, Real fG3iWSm


48 Newmarket Street, Skipton. D T el. 3466


elivery service FRUIT FAYRE


FRESH, DRIED or SILK (ALSO PLANTS)


Unit 1, ENGINE SHED LANE


Tel. Skipton 2555 C u s to m e r P a r k in g at , T. J . FEATHER of SKIPTON


I BOWERS WHARFE, SACKVILLE STREET i TRADITIONAL MEN’S COUNTRYWEAR


SPORTS, TWEED and HARRIS TWEED JACKETS


Worsted, Check and Cavalry Twill, Stretch Cord Trousers.


CHOICE OF SHIRTS by Rocola, Peter England, Tootal. Various accessories.


Open 9 a.m. to 5-30 p.m. Monday to Saturday


Tel. SKIPTON 5819 » INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN S K I P T O N


and elsewhere in CRAVEN including SETTLE, INGLETON and CROSS HILLS


Details of grants and other Information on Industrial Development throughout CRAVEN in the CRAVEN INDUSTRIAL DIGEST


Richard Tulloch, Craven District Council • Granville Street, Skipton. Tel. Skipton 2304


FREE from


In Skipton for the fair? Then call at


Mick Walker Cycles


3 /5 WATER STREET (Tel. 4386)


A full range of cycles stocked also


the most comprehensive range of clo- thing, shoes, accessories and spares in- North.Yorkshire


A D V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E S


WILKINSON ELECTRICAL GRASSINGTON road SKIPTON


Large range of appliance‘pare. Gall and see our range of


AEG Domestic Appliances Tel. (0756) 2936


special features can help your business . Contact ■


For details of how these


LESLEY FREMONT Features Department


r Telephone Burnley 26161 Been to Something different, something new


a trip to Scene is just for you Wallpaper and Fabric Specialists


Co-ordinating Curtains and Duvets — Lampshades, etc.


Bedspreads — Toy Department at Skipton 20/23 DAVYGATE CENTRE, YORK


SC E N E IN T E R IO R S LTD 29 HIGH STREET, SKIPTON


ST! ANDREWS HOUSE, 119/121 THE HEADROW^LEEDS S S re ct m s -------— — „ Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NN


Waterbeds Limited Union Mills, Upper Union Street,


LARGEST selection OF WATerbeds IN BRITAIN AT AFFORDABLE PRICES For FREE BROCHURE Phone (0756) 69786 or 40300


BUY BRITISH, WAKE UP TO THE DIFFERENCE,


S E E US ON STAND No. 1 5 ____ THE ALBION INN OTLEY STREET, SKIPTON


Tel: 3761 * HAND PULLED ALES * GOOD VALUE LUNCH-TIME BAR


' * NOW THE “INN” PLACE IN TOWN Hosts: Peter and Christine Ritson


MEALS


COFFEE HOUSE Lunches and High Teas LICENSED


TEA ROOM


20 Newmarket Street, Skipton 2716


' L e C a v e a n LICENSED RESTAURANT


86 High St., Skipton, N. Yorks. Tel. (0756) 4274


OPEN LUNCH TIMES Mon. — Sat. , 12-00 — 2-00 p.m.


OPEN DINNER, Tues. — Sat. 7-30 — 9-30 p.m.


management & staff of Le Caveau look forward to serving you.


Excellent French Cuisine and classic winesin the intimate surroundings of Le Caveau . t ne


» DINNER RESERVATIONS ADVISABLE $


m opposite this exhibition


24 HighSVeet. Skipton. Tel. 0756 60084


NEW CARS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY METR01.3 L 5 door, Red


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BEAT PRICE INCREASE ON CARS IN STOCK


PCA'The complete service for the motorist PETER CLARKE AUTO'S


T !? !^ n r7 n stnPTON NORTH YORKSHIRE TEL; SKIPTON 68611


SKIPTON HIRE CENTRE HIRE : REPAIR : SALES


POWER TOOLS, CONTRACTORS' PLANT, GARDENING and CLEANING EQUIPMENT


d e s i g n workshop.


Quality Kitchen Furniture and accessories


f A U S T IN R O V E R .


White Rose Garage (Skipton) Ltd. YOUR NAME FOR AUSTIN ROVER


SKIPTON I N


McCarthy — SANDERSON


. A graduate in nursing I studies, SRN Miss Heath- Ie r Suzanne Sanderson was married to Dr Matth­ ew Joseph McCarthy at St Helen’s Church, Wad-


dington. The bride is the elder


I younger son of Dr and IMrs J. McCarthy, of Will-


daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Sanderson, of Rose Cottage, West Bradford. The bridegroom is the


brook Lawn, Rathfar-


nham, Dublin. The bride, given away


We specialise In beautiful lingerie, beachwear,


Stockist tor Le|aby, Gossard, Triumph, Lovable, Sllx, Jersea, Bilytls and Solar


leisurewear and hosiery


15 OTLEY STREET SKIPTON. Tel. 2647


COME AND SEE OUR NEW AND USED CAR COLLECTION


^ : ? ? £ 5 Y 6 ? ? a T ’ S N a y G ,L L M O N T E G O showroom open 7 days a week. Sunday 12—5 p.m. From Austin Rover


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


Skiptcm C a s t le


Adults £1, Juniors under 18, 50p including 1985 Souvenir Castle Badge (Under age 5 free)


With 40 sketches, illustrated tour sheet


by her father, wore a full- length straight white gown of silk with an over­ lay of chiffon, embroi­ dered with mother-of- pearl and waisted with satin ribbon. The full tiered hemline was in net, edged with satin ribbon and her headdress was a semi-circlet of white flow- ers with a very full shoul- der-length veil. She car­ ried a shower bouquet of lemon roses, white flow­


, ers and ivy. Bridesmaids were Miss |. Alison Sanderson, the bride’s sister, Miss Jill Nelson, the bride’s cousin and Miss K a th e r in e


Leach. They wore calf-length


dresses in white embroi dered chiffon over silk,


with scalloped hemlines. Their headdresses were of lemon rosebuds and white satin and they carried b o u q u e ts of lemon rosebuds, gerberas and white marguerites. Best man was Mr John


P WASH CAR


MOTORCRAFT PARTS


DEALER MAIN


I Mr G. M. Byrne collected the i Neville ■ Garside Award for I chrysanthemums, the Lucas 1 Rosebowl for the best pot plant and the Quinton Cup for the best exhibit by a club member. The J. Slater Award for the


for the person winning the most prize money, the Trutex Trophy for tomatoes and the Standring Cup for peas and beans went to Mr S. Cottam.


Mr Gi M. Byrne, Mr R. De­ w h u r s t . Spray c h ry sa n ­ themums: Mr R. Dewhurst, Mrs C. Sainsbury. Herbaceous flowers: Mr J. Gregory, Mrs C. Sainsbury. Annuals: Mr R. De­ whurst, Mr J. Gregory, Mrs C. Sainsbury. Cut garden flowers: Mrs C. Sainsbury, E. and C. Newsam, Mr G. Sainsbury.


Pearce. E. and C. Newsam. Mr T. E. Nelson. Flowering plant: 1 and 2, Mr T. E. Nelson, Mrs M. Kershaw. Fuchsia: 1 and 2, Mr G. M. Bvme. Begonia: 1 and 2, Mr T. E. Nelson. Cactus or succulent: J. and


Foliage p lan t: Mrs M.


Newsam, 2 and 3, Mr G. Sains- burv. Trav of vegetables: Mr S. Cottamj Mr J. Gregory- Any other vegetable: Mr S. Cottam. Mr G. M. Byrne. Mr J. Gre­ gory. Soft fruit: Mr J. Gregory, Mr'D. Taylor. Home-made wine: W. and I.


Gregson, Mrs C. Sainsbury, E. and C. Newsam. Entries not having previous­ ly won a prize. Annual flower:


J. and M. Silverwood. Peren­ nial: 1 and 2, Mr T. E_. Nelson. Cut garden flower: N. and S. Baron, J. and M. Silverwood. Any other vegetable: Mrs


Capps. CHILDREN’S CLASSES


Pearce and Miss Tolson. Sarah Baron. Paul Hothersall. Minia­ ture garden: Paul Hothersall.


Best dressed vegetable: Miss


Driver failed to give B-test


A MITTON man who dr post was banned for two


of £400 at Clitheroe. The court was told that,


following the accident, Robert Singleton (57), of


.af ter parking his car walked past a policeman without reporting the inci­


Mitton Green Cottages, drove away and then,


dent.Subsequently he re- fused to give a breath test, but when he did agree to one at the police station, failed in four at­ tempts.Mr Stephen Barker, de­ fending, said that his client had no precise re­ collection of what had happened. He thought a tyre had burst causing the accident in which he hit his head on the steering


wheel.He had attempted to provide breath specimens but for some reason the machine did not give a


reading.For twice failing to pro­ vide specimens, Singleton was fined £200 and banned. He wT


£100 for failing to stop after an accident, £30 for not reporting it, £30 for not providing a prelinu- nary breath test and £40 for driving without due care and attention. Singleton w’as stated to


as fined


■ove his car into a lamp years and fined a total


After-hours drinking fines


WHEN police went into the Sun Inn, Waddington, after midnight, following complaints about noise, they found the premises in ‘full use, Clitheroe Magistrates were told. While they were inter­


Starkie (31), was fined a total of £200 — £20 on each of 10 summonses of supplying intoxicants after hours and aiding and abetting consumption. He admitted six of the


viewing several people in the bar, another 10 or so in the pool room made off. Landlord James Robert


10 offences, but denied two similar summonses against persons unknown. He also denied supplying Katrina Grainger (23), of Park Avenue, Clitheroe, and aiding and abetting


her.Grainger was -fined £10 for consuming, which she


denied. Mr John Houldsworth,


have had a 40-year clean driving record.


W e a v e r a t C h a t b u r n


A WEAVER in Chatburn'


for many years, Mrs Ruth B a t te r s b y , of P a r t Avenue, has died at the


age of 61. Mrs Battersby, who


McCarthy, the brideg­ room’s b ro th e r , who travelled from Zaire for the wedding, and ushers were Mr Paul Mullen and Mr Alasdair Pinkerton. The ceremony was per­


I I. Kelly, and Mr Tim Sagar was organist. A reception was held at


formed by Canon C. F. Goodchild, assisted by Fr


Worston. The couple went to the


lived in the village nearly all her life, worked at Stonebridge Mill for 4o years until retirement and served as a union rep­ resentative for the weav­


Arnold, a daughter, Olga, and son. Francis. A service at Chatburn


ers and winders. She leaves a husband,


Methodist Church, on Monday, preceded inter-


meut at Christ Church. the Calfs Head Hotel, Out of character


Greek islands for their honeymoon and are to live


in Whalley.P h o t o g r a p h : P a u l . Deaville, Blackburn.


Pendle Club


WINNERS at Clitheroe Pendle Club’s bridge ses­ sion were Mrs A. Barker and Mrs K. Tolson, and Mrs P. Adey and partner.


A REAR extension and new windows at 25 King Street, Whalley, for Mr


K. Uddin, has been ap­ proved by. the Ribble Valley Council’s Develop­ ment Sub-committee. But an application for four blinds and one illuminated sign was turned down. The committee felt they would be out of character with the building and the street.


defending, said that Star­ kie considered he was en­ titled to buy Grainger a drink because she was a member of the bar staff. Starkie himself had not served persons unknown


in the pool room. Starkie and Grainger


Garden party raises £64


THE first garden party at the Riverside House home for the elderly, Sawiey, which opened last Oc­ tober, raised £64 for its amenities fund. Handicrafts made by


were each ordered to pay £50 costs.


staff were a special fea­ ture of a mini-market and there was a barbecue and music provided by Flash Company. Matron Mrs Gail Garri-


ty said that attendances were hit by the weather, but the day had been a success. A similar event is planned for November.


Detached home


THE proposed erection of a detached single-story dwelling on land at the rear of Roekmount, Pim­ lico Road,' Clitheroe, has been given Ribble Valley Council planning ap­ proval.


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