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THURSDAY, JUNE 27th, 1985 No. 5,165 Price 20p


rVillages putting on their best face-.


FOURTEEN pic­ turesque Ribble Valley villages and hamlets hope to en­ hance their reputa­ tions when they line up for the annual Lancashire Best- Kept Village Com­ petition.


tracted two new entries from the Ribble Valley, plus three champion campaigners, although the total number of local entries is the same as last year.


The contest has at­


time has been placed on lining up “like with like” in order to give th e sm a l le r com­ munities with fewer resources a chance to capture prestigious awards, says competi­ t io n o rg a n is e r Mr David Howorth.


The emphasis this


during the 28-year con­ test, a hamlet section will be run especially for populations under


For the first time


150. The new class has in­


spired Newton-in-Bow-


land to put its "pride- in-appearance” to the test. Great Mitton, a former contestant in the section for small villages, is also taking p a r t in the hamlet class. A n o th e r R ib b le


Mellor (large village), Waddington, Whalley, Read (champion class). The in te rm e d ia te


Valley first-timer is Bashall Eaves, in the intermediate village class for populations between 150 and 1,000. Other local contes­


tants are: Chipping, C h a tb u rn , H u r s t Green, Barrow, Wis- well (intermediate), S ab d en , L a n g h o ,


class has replaced the small village section, the champion class is for former winners, and the large village class is for populations over 1,000. In all, 26 Lancashire


and hamlet will be visted twice by two dif­ ferent teams of volun­ teer judges. Children in villages


villages are entering the competition, 18 more than last year, the increase resulting from the hamlet class. Preliminary judging


will take place during July, when each village


throughout Lancashire are also being encour­ aged to submit entries in a separate competi­ tion, “My favourite season in the village,” the aim being to en­ courage youngsters to research and record vil­ lage calendars of events and pastimes. These awards, do­


nated by British Nuc­ lear Fuels, will be an­ nounced in September.


Whalley jobs


boost


HOPES are high of attracting new industry to Whalley as work on the village’s first-ever advanced factory scheme began this week.


on the site of the former railway goods yard in Sta­ tion Road, has already been the subject of in­ quiries from several firms and individuals interested in moving into the units when they are completed towards the end of the year. They are being built by


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CLITHEROE s inger John Turner found him­ self among the girls from the Mary Waddington


School of Dancing at a charity show at the parish hall. Members of the church


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from the shoivs" to raise money for the Ethiopian Save the Children fund and to help toivards a new piano for the church hall. The show ivas produced


Operatic and Dramatic Society put on “Songs


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formed on two nights and among those on stage were Susan Cowell, Roy Oldroyd, Lesley Gut- teridge, Harriet Roberts, A n n Hawor th, J im Parker, Dorothy Dugdale and Judith Sowerby. There were also con­


cast presented “Before the parade," a scene from the society’s most recent mus­ ical “Hello Dolly.” In it, banners were carried naming the society’s past productions. The show was per­


by Edmond Cambien, who had just nine rehear­ sals with his cast and or­ chestra — Philip Dobson (piano), John Bowness (violin), Mike Brooks (bass) and Jim Parker (drums). In a grand finale the


THE Ribble Valley Council is to invite firms to tender for es­ sential repair work to the Norman keep at Clitheroe Castle so th a t it can be r e o p e n e d to the


public. An advertisement is


being placed in a special­ ised trade paper next week inviting tenders to repair infilling in part of the wall of the keep, which could cost up to £25,000. After a delay of several


T £300,000 project, rial and commercial de-


velopers, on behalf of the Development Commission, which was set up to at­ trac t small-to-medium firms to rural areas. The nine units on the 3'/i


acre site could be followed by a second phase if they prove successful.


Turner Construction, of Keighley, and the ar­ chitects Grimshaw and Townsend, of Accrington. It is hoped that the


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scheme will attract both new and existing firms wanting to expand and provide long-term employ­ ment for the rural com­ m u n ity , c e n tre d Whalley. The idea is to create


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Passport to free leisure


UNEMPLOYED people in the Ribble Valley are being given free access to local sports facilities, thanks to a new scheme being introduced by the borough council on Monday. For an experimental


one year, the council is introducing its “Passport Sport” scheme for the re­ gistered unemployed. On production of forms


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UB40 or U13 at the coun­ cil offices and payment of £1.50, “passport” holders will be able to swim at the Ribblesdale Pool and use the bowling greens and tennis courts at Clitheroe Castle grounds and the pitch and putt course at Edisford. Facilities at the Lon-


THERE’S no relaxing even during brew breaks for Tom, standing with his cuppa. Workmates making sure he doesn’t cheat are Colin Young and David Steer, at the front, and Stuart Anderson and Brian Edmondson


What some folks will do to raise money !


Tom takes a stand for a good cause


THERE’S no sitting down on the job this week for Clitheroe foreman Tom Henshaw.


For 56-year-old Tom is


spending the whole of his working day . . . at Dug- dale's Bellman Mill, Salth- ill . . . standing up in the name of charity.


intends to have spent 47V& hours on his feet to raise cash for cancer research.


By tomorrow night he


land Prospect,.decided on the “long stand” after losing a friend through the killer disease earlier in the year.


Tom, who lives in Bol-


new jobs not only for Whalley people, but for those in neighbouring vil­ lages unsuitable for in­ dustrial development. The Ribble Valley


Council is committed to the scheme, having pro­ vided finance to upgrade the access from Station


Road. Nine units, represent­


ing 7,500 sq. ft. of accom­ modation, will be built two of 1,500 sq. ft., two 1,000 sq. ft. and the re­ mainder 500 sq. ft. They are being built around a small courtyard adjacent to the existing telephone exchange. Mr Rob Bennett, Engl­


tributions from Monar­ chy, a group made up of J u l i a Pye , St e v en Varnum and Frazer Hoyle. Arthur Micklewright


co-ordinated the lighting arrangements.


New home


THERE was a happy ending to the story of the homeless kitten in last week’s Advertiser and Times. The five-month-old


female tabby has gone to a Dunsop Bridge family who recently lost their own cat. The kitten had been


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months, the Department of the Environment had replied to a queij from the council by saying that it had no skilled craftsmen available to cany out the work this summer, said Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg (Wiswell), chairman of the Recreation and Leisure Committee. The council wants the


there in my subconscious all along," said Tom, who, down the years, has also raised money for heart machines and for the blind.


“I suppose that it was


his bosses have sponsored him and he hopes to top the £50 mark.


So far, workmates and


he can’t even enjoy his brew breaks sitting down and if he so much as leans against the wall for sup­ port, he is fined 50p!


But it is hard work —


ish Estates regional man ager, said: “We anticipate considerable interest in this, our newest scheme in the area. “The site is capable of


further expansion, either for similar units, or for those businesses wishing to build their own pre mises.”


keep repaired in time for the Castle’s 800th an­ niversary in 1986, when six months of festivities co-ordinated by Clitheroe 800 Steering Committee are planned. “We are trying to get


the work done as quickly as possible, but it is prov­ ing to be a struggle,” added Coun. Mrs Clegg. The question of tenders


day of Tom’s stand, his back ached. And there was not even a chance of a sly “breather” because he was being watched by hawk-eyed workmates.


On Monday, the first


toilet I ’m timed,” he joked. Tom hopes th a t if


“Even when I go to the


people can afford to spon­ sor him they will ring him at work (Clitheroe 27211) with their offers.


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couple prepare for skydive


CLITHEROE Royal British Legion’s


pla Norman and Susan Garner.


Tribute in marigolds


and grant aid will be dis­ cussed at the Recreation and Leisure Committee next week.


found abandoned in Brungerley Park and was being temporarily kept by a neighbour of Mrs Kath­ leen Wakeling, a member of the Clitheroe animal welfare group Friends of Fur and Feather.


Paintings on show


CLITHEROE Civic Soci­ ety is to host an exhibi­ tion of paintings by the Pendle Artists in the ste­ ward’s office at the


Castle. The exhibition opens on


Tuesday and will run until July 27th. Many of the paintings depict local scenes. The opening hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. to 4- 30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and admission is


free.


Soprano on TV


CLITHEROE soprano Elizabeth Byrne, who has been chosen to represent England in the finals of the “Cardiff — Singer of the World” contest, will be on BBC 2 tomorrow


night. Elizabeth (31), known


to everyone in Clitheroe by her second name, Pat­ ricia, started her singing career at 17. She studiec at the Birmingham School of Music and at London’! National Opera Studio. The daughter of Mr and


poppy appeal this year is expe big financial boost from a parachute jump lanned by the Whalley Road club stewards


worked at the club for five years, hope to boost the appeal by £1,000 with their first-ever parachute


The couple, who have


descent. Norman (29) said: “I ap­


proach it with some trepi­ dation. I intend to close


my eyes and push the wife out first! “If we raise just a few pounds for the appeal it


will be worth it.” Norman and Susan (27)


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will spend a day doing intensive training at


Blackpool Airport. They hope to make the jump over Clitheroe if permis­ sion can be obtained. They have a son,


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Matthew (4) and a daugh­ ter, Sarah (3) who will probably be watching their parents make the descent in August. Clitheroe RBLC secret­


ary, ' Mr Wa l t e r Brayshaw, said he ad­ mired the couple’s initia­ tive and wished them every success. “It’s a novel and im­


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gridge Sports Centre will also be free. The facilities will be available on week­ days between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. but will not apply on public holidays. Also available are per­


FORMER Padiham man Mr David Heap will take up his first curacy at St James’s Church, Clitheroe. after being ordained a deacon at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday. Mr Heap and his wife


Ruth are expecting their first child next month. They have already


mits to fish at any time on corporation waters on the River Ribble, at Brunger­ ley and Edisford, subject to the holder also obtain­ ing the appropriate li­ cence from the NWWA. Introducing the scheme


moved into their new home in Turner Street, Clitheroe.


A look


at a Press launch, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg, chair­ man of the Council’s Re­ creation and Leisure Committee, said: “We hope to be able to do something to relieve the psychological and social stress of unemployment and help the unemployed gain confidence and self­ esteem by developing their sporting skills.” About 600 people are


at sport THERE will be a “Sports night special” at Ribbles­ dale School, Clitheroe, a week tonight to give 13 to 24-year-olds the chance to join local clubs. Organised by Ribble


entitled to take advantage of the scheme which, if it is a success, will become a permanent feature.


Empty wallet


A SNEAK thief entered premises at 77 King Street, Whalley, and stole a wallet containing £11 in cash. The wallet was later found empty in Padiham.


Valley Council, the Adult Education Service and the Ribble Valley Sports Council, there will be dis­ plays and videos. Rep­ resentatives from the fol­ lowing organisations will be there to give informa­ tion: Clitheroe Golds (Duke of Edinburgh awards), Pendle Ski Club, Clitheroe Ladies’ FC, Ribblesdale Table Tennis Club, the Cyclists Touring Club, Clitheroe Clarion Club, the Youth Hostels Association, the Scouts’ Association and Ribble Valley Sub-aqua Club.


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Mrs Dennis Byrne, of Park Avenue, she has also sung with Glyndebourne Touring Opera and with th e Welsh National


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MEMBERS of the 9th Clitheroe Brownies have marked the 75th anniversary of Guiding by planting flowers in their church garden. Scores of marigolds have been arranged in the shape of a Guiding trefoil, plus the figure 75, in the garden at Clitheroe United Reformed Church. The Brownies are pictured at work with Brown Owl Mrs Carol Kemp and assistant leader Mrs Margaret Lucas. .


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VANDALS broke five I windows at Clitheroe’s Brookside County Prim­ ary School on Monday night. Cost of replace-1 ment is put at £200.


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