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IN THE last few months, a new chic development lias brought a touch of class to the centre of Burnley, and a smile to the faces of discern­ ing shoppers.


more reminiscent of St Christopher's Place, or parts of the new Covent Carden, London, and would seem more at home in Laris or Lome. But it’s in Burnley and this is tin* brainchild of Burnley couple lVter and Barbara Herbert.


The five-shop develop­ ment in Brown Street is


For all your body care and beauty requirements.


Full range of natural body care products for cleansing, moisturising, toning,


conditioning and generally pampering yourself.


Complemented with a beautiful selection of accessories, e.g. sponges, pot pourri, massage gloves, hair adornments etc.


CHRISTMAS (i/T'TS —


In fact ire stock far too many items to mention. Why not sec for yourself, lirmrse at your leisure.


Presentation


baskets made up to your own requirements.


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conceived six months ago. the Herberts have con­ verted the old wholesale newsagent's warehouse in Brown Street into a new version of an old concept and have brought plea­ sure back into shopping. "We wanted to create a


Since the idea was first


key words are quality and co-ordination. First in line in this


fashionable parade is Blondie, a high-class clothes boutique, bringing in the world of designer fashion to the streets of Burnley. Shoppers from 17 to 70


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are enchanted by the fan­ tastic clothes by such famous fashion houses as Mansfield, Cache D'Or, Bitte, Stephen Marks and many more. The range goes from


casual co-ordinated ranges to dressy dresses and evening separates, right


up to beautiful cashmere Barbara Herbert and


bv .Jacques Vert and de­ signer belts by Nancy Fisher, as well as being specialists for spring wed­ ding outfits. The company can offer


Countersign, an instant credit service up to £250 for vour convenience.


her husband. Peter, are partners in Blondie, but it


co-ordinated shopping street where customers would feel comfortable, be able to receive a personal service and purchase quality goods at reason­ able prices." said Peter. "We felt, in ilesigning


is Barbara who runs the treasure house of silks, satins, sequins and cash- mere. She has verve, en­ thusiasm and a passionate desire to please, coupled with a shrewd knowledge of the fashion work!. Con­ sequently. she buys well and you. the customer, benefit. "Dressing well is not all


the shops, that it was im­ portant to create the right atmosphere and get away from the anonymous con­ crete.* and steel facades so common in the modern High Street." Consequently. Peter


name of the children’s shop that adjoins Blondie. Once again, the accent is on class. Balloon caters for children from two to 12 and offers a wide range of continental clothes for "Les .Jetines.” Bright and imaginative designs for both sexes mean that today’s youngsters no longer need to be left behind in the fashion stakes. Twenty-one-vear-old


Balloon is the unusual


about spending large sums of money," said Bar­ bara. "It is about careful co-ordination and we stock well-made, lasting,


Body sense, which sells natural products to re­ vitalise or adorn the female — and perhaps male-form. From cosme­ tics and soaps without animal fats to pretty shells and beads, it is all available from Bodysense. You can even have your favourite perfume blended while you wait.


to make sense, and surely vou can solve the problem of that special Christmas pre sent by browsing around this eminently sensible shop.


It certainly does seem


(Jill Lynch, of Burnley, is proud to In* running her own business and is keen to create a reputation for personal service, although she does admit to having a little help from elder sister, Barbara. At last, here is a shop


mix and match clothes for the woman who likes clothes. At Blondie it is still possible to find clothes to suit vour taste without spending a for­


used only the very best quality natural products t«e fit Out the shops and then* is not a hint of plas­ tic or brushed aluminium to be* seen. It all adds lip to a unique row where the


tune." Friendly and personal


service and expert assist­ ance is available from Liza. She pointed out that the shop also sells match­ ing shoes and handbags


merchandise in Quality Street making your head spin, you probably feel like taking the weight off vour feet and having a nice cup of tea. Don't worry, that has been taken care of. Top Table, the fourth of our five shops, is. however, much more than your average cafe.


With all the beautiful


All the food at the Top Table is home-made, and


that offers that something different for parents who want their children to be both smart and fashion­ able. It fits superbly into the row of shops that is rapidly becoming nick­ named "Quality Street."


•‘Anything for any bodv” is the slogan of


there is a choice of at least 12 varieties of sand­ wich. Vegetarian dishes such as pepper quiche, or bean and vegetable pie are available every day, as is a speciality home­ made soup.


the day could be a deli­ cious chicken curry with peaches, but you may prefer a seafood pizza or a traditional steak and kidney pie. That, and


An inexpensive dish of


many other choices, are yours. However, you must


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when your ladylove wears her new outfit. Right in the middle of


sample the mouthwater­ ing and exotic sweets, but beware the passion cake — they say it really works. Owner Helen Hallan


said: "There is a move­ ment back to real values, whether it be bread or beer, and we aim to give


this new development is John Duffy, a young man with a reputation as an excellent barber. His idea is an updated version of the old-fashioned barber’s shop. He feels that many men dislike unisex hair­ dressing salons and often feel embarrassed. "It is not short back


and sides and Brylcreem though,’’ John was a


our customers what they want: good wholesome home-made food in pleas­ ant surroundings and at very competitive prices." Helen can also offer a


large selection of buffets from around £1.20 per


head.


girl friends are browsing among the excellent goods available in Brown Street, the male population need


While their wives or


not feel left out. Here is your opportunity to cut a bit of a dash yourself and not be overshadowed


1. BLONDIE


2. MEN'S HAIR STYLING


3. BALLOON 4. BODY SENSE


5. TOP TABLE CAFE MARKS & SPENCER HAMMERTON ST. "CURZON ST


pains to point out. "it is fashion hairdressing for


men, although ladies won’t be excluded. Quality Street — the


five co-ordinated style simps in Brown Street is a new idea for Burnley. Peter and Barbara Her­ bert are to be congratu-' lated for their effort and dedication in making their dream come true, and for bringing together in one place such a delightful group of retailers. Their idea is to their


PLEASE NOTE —


UNTIL CHRISTMAS WE ARE OPEN ALL DAY TUESDAY till 4 p.m.


LATE NIGHT THURSDAY till 8 p.m.


No. 3 BROWN STREET BURNLEY. Tel. 20775


02321 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


Clitheroe 2232!, (Editorial), 22323 (Advi S3


Play with a seasonal theme


BOLTON-BY-BOW- LAND Drama Group’s current production has a seasonal ring. Re­ hearsals for Arthur Watkyn’s “The Geese are getting fat”, pro­ duced by Mrs Jean Hammond, have been underway since July.


The 11-strong cast are hoping for full houses when the play opens to­ night at the village hall for its three-nighi run.


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Bowling gre given go-ah despite obje


PLANS for a bowling green to be the rear of Shireburn Cottages, H have been given the go-ahead by Valley Council’s Development Sub-


Obtained goods by deception


A WEST BRADFORD man who cashed a cheque when he knew there was no money in his bank ac­ count had done so because he was under great strain and in financial difficul­ ties. For obtaining goods and


proval witht despite obi one of the dents who r ing from the Stonyhurst E


cause access problems, p weekends w green and village hall ' to their grea


He claimei


cash to the value of £25 by deception, Terence Edward Jeffries (45), of Mill Street, was fined £250 at Clitheroe Magis­ trates’ Court. He also had to pay £27S compensation


and £30 costs. In dealing with the


case, the magistrates were asked to take 14 similar offences into con­ sideration. The court was told that


joined the pr path to the thought that sc reening erected.


His prop*


of the schem he thought


While he


need a Sp grant and t i requiremem that outside! the right green.


Jeffries had cashed a cheoue at a newsagent’s in Cnatbum. Mr Keith Bagot, de­


CHILDREN’S


credit and your advan­ tage. Where else can you get so much class in one place? The only surprise is that it has not been done before.


EUROPEAN CARPETS


BROWN ST 2. 3. 4. 5.


WE ARE HERE Boys and Girls, f r o m ,


BOUTIQUE 2-14 years


Stockists of


DAVID CHARLES, JEAN BOURGET,


FRENCH CONNECTION, KLIMAGER,


DORE DORE Full ranges


of clothing including DRESSES, SKI PANTS,


PADDED JACKETS, JEANS, TIGHTS


7 BRO N STR W BUN EET RLEY S 415804


CRAFTSMAN FURNITURE


Hardwood ki tchen and bedroom manufacturers


We were pleased to a s s is t wi th shop


f i t t in g and s ta ined ji'lass, lor the Hrown Str e e t dev e lopment .


R e g a r d s a n d b e n t t c tn l i e n f o r t h e J l i t a r e .


C L O C K TOWER MILL. SANDYC.ATE BURNLEY. Tel. 31128


* oV T a * /e Home Made Food


Eat In or Take Away


Delicious home made quiches, sandwiches, hot dishes, soups, salads, etc.


\ 'egeta ria ns catered for


Pop in for lunch or it snack when browsing alontf "Quality Street”


11 BROWN STREET. BURNLEY OPEN


Monday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Saturday,


a.in. — f> p.m. Tuesday a.m. — 2 p.m. — WALK IF SERVICE —


Modern styles or simple straight fo n n o ’d ait.s — all reeeire the professional touch.


C U T T IN G f rom ....................................£1.90


Cut and BLOW DRY...................£3.50 R E -S T Y L IN G ....................................... £-»-«)0


H IG H L IG H T S ...................................V10.00 (inch],lint: cut ami blow dry)


HOURS OK OPENING


Momlav H — 5-:H> p.m.. Tuesday 1' — 1 p.m. Wed., Thiins anil Kri. i> —;>-:«) p.m.


Sat.S-du — S p.m.____________


5 BROWN STREET, BURNLEY Tel. 113532


CONGRA TULA TIONS from


F :>• <'. XMAS: : ,, 80% WOOL PILE


BURNLEY’S ONLY SPECIALIST in CO-ORDINATED CARPETS and CURTAINS "l BUY NOW FOR


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HEAVY DOMESTIC AXMINSTER


6 Superb Designs at LESS THAN


TODAYS TRADE PRICE


C1 2 . 9 9 square yard Inc. VAT


l>]=m crm First tor Choice — First tor Service, only at


EUROPEAN CARPETS & SOFT FURNISHINGS LTD 133 ST JAMES'S STREET. BURNLEY. Tel. 21803


UMrt/t


communicRwns cent


Closed circuit security and surveillance systems.


Supplied to Body Sense.


GREENBANK MILL, GLADSTONE STREET, BLACKBURN, Tel. 680282


M. SALMON Electrical Contractors


407 Red Lees Road Burnley. Tel. 29425


Domestic and industrial eleclrians and alarm installations


Congratulations to


everyone on the “new look” Brown Street


C h a r n o c k , F i s l w i c k ®


T h o r n b e r l td l>l Hank Parade. Burnley


Tel. 25121/:u252 Cnnt/mttiiatious to Harhartt and Peter, ice wish tfott ecertf success far 1 he J at u re.


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INSURANCE BROKERS


PETER BOOK Bosborne Cottage


46 Branch Road, Mellor Brook Tel. 9281 2312


General shoplifting and building contractors Fitted kitchens and bedroom specialists Established 15 years —


Wish every success to Barbara and Peter in "Quality Street"


DO


FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ^


SPENCER BROS


Main contractors to the Brown Street Shopping development


We are pleased to have been entrusted


with the entire conversion and renovation of the 5 new shops


"Builders of Quality" (Established 21 years)


All jobs personally supervised by the company directors


FREE ESTIMATES CONTACT THE EXPERTS . . . 6SPENCER BROS ROSSENDALE iU


PLASTERERS 3 Hempshaw Avenue, Loveclough


“The


Tel. Ross. 247947 Specialist Plasterers”


wish every success to all on Brown Street


97 B u rn le y Road Ea st,


OR & WDWINO CNRETE


W a to r fo o t , Ro s se n d a le . T e l. 21 5 9 6 6


Are pleased to have installed shop fittings to Top Table and wish them every success. ""


Suppliers of doors,


windows and glass to trade and retail.


8 TODMORDEN ROAD, BURNLEY Tel. 28864


F. R. SHARPLES Refrigeration and Shopfitters


14 Cut Lane, Rishton. T e l. 9 2 8 8 5 5 3 9


Fast Reliable


Service All types of shelving systems and refrigeration


Are pleased to have supplied units to TOP TABLE


and wish them success for the future A


fending, said that Jeffries had issued the cheque be­ cause of his financial situ­ ation and had felt there was no other way out. Jeffries regretted his ac­ tions, which were totally out of character, added Mr Bagot.


Question on GPO depot


DISCUSSIONS are taking place over the future oi the Post Office maintenance depot in C h e s te r Avenue, Clitheroe, which closed in mid-September. It is now used only for fuelling and parking local­


place over the future of the depot, but no final conclusion has been


ly-based postal vans. “Discussions have taken


reached,” said a Post Office spokesman in Man­


chester. The depot closed for


maintenance purposes when one of the two mechanics was promoted and his companion retired on medical grounds. The work was then transfer­ red to Blackburn. The depot compound


was also used to park new vehicles awaiting delivery to offices in the Northern area of the North West Postal Division.


Careless driving


FOR drivinp a car with­ out due care and atten­ tion, John Winston Bywa­ ter 0>6). of Heath Farm. Tosside. was fined £75 by Clitheroe magistrates.


the defendant had collided with the rear of a vehicle which had stopped behind a car waiting to turn right ip Longsight Road, l.angho.


The court was told that


shunted the car in front into the one waiting to


B vw a te r 's vehicle


turn. In a letter to the court,


the defendant said that he had been dazzled. He had braked, but was unable to avoid a collision. He had a ;!t)-year accident-free driv­


ing record. Looking ahead


PREPARING for the day when the quarries at Rib- blesdale Cement are ex­ hausted and turned into a leisure area, the County Council has agreed to the company planting white popular, silver birch, alder and beech trees for screening.


thought tha: resited so t public ame wider attnu immediate v


In view


! objection to but considt


ors stated i that they


The Ston>


be given to objector’s p could be fected by


Planning a Officer Mr said it appt bowling grt were reas from a siti scaping poin


In a rep


vided at t cottage and. sions. this ceptable to t


screening


did arise, it cussed by n of the club : mittec.


If a pari


Futh fa


A QUEST hangs over the Friday co lle c to rs Clitheroe.


Council’s P and Health heard that coming in o breaking co trolling the f


The Rib


Brian Manni the alleged l lions concern of new goods ing in the to'


Deputy To


conditions co to the disco the fair and l cil officers \ the situation scrutinity.


He warnec


fair has d added, with of stalls ha' from 25 to 12


The popu! Intr


PLANNING for a garap workshop at Avenue. Cl been refu. Ribble Vail Development tee. Member cause of its be visually detrimental t ter and visu: the area.


Perhaps Members >


access. Thei possibility parking com


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