6 Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, October 2nd, 1986


A spectacular time of year


THE spe c tacular scenery of Cumbria and the Lake District is all the more stun­ ning in its autumnal shades of reds, oranges and browns. Autumn is a magical


time to see the country­ side as the colours turn and the fells and moors once again become the home of th e sheep,


shepherd and committed walker. This is the time of the


year when the most beautiful comer of Eng­ land is at its best. The countryside has


Advertising feature by


Sara Collinge


B e a t r ix P o t te r and A r th u r Ransome and painters such as Turner and Landseer have pon­ dered, wandered and en­


thused. This is the place where


the mountain pools are tarns, streams are becks, waterfalls are forces and valleys are gills. And whatever time of


long been the- inspiration for poets and painters. Since its “discovery" in the ISth century poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge, writers such as


year there is always som e th in g to do in Cumbria. It is perfect for those


wanting an energetic holi­ day with rock climbing,


feil walking, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, water ski-ing, fishing,


over 20 challenging golf courses and horse riding, to name but a few of the many activities available. Central Lakeland offers


its unspoilt seaside towns, the border city of Car­ lisle, the castles, monu­ ments and Hadrian’s


superb valley and fell­ walking but though every­ one can enjoy the gentle lowland and lakeside walks, extra precautions are needed before tackling


Ranger Service publishes a free leaflet giving advice on clothing, equipment, ro u te p lan n in g and emergency procedures to­ gether with details of minimum ascent times for the most challenging peaks. Of course, there is more


the fells in winter. The National Park


to Cumbria than the Lake District and down from the lakes and fells there is the rugged coastline with


Wall. T rav e llin g through


Cumbria by canal could be the perfect solution to anyone wanting a more restful holiday. The canal has a reputation as one of the most beautiful water­ ways in the network. This autumn and winter


take a break. Go to Cum­ bria. What better way to spend time than enjoying the countryside or the ex- hiliarating mountain walks returning each evening to a warm fire and good food. Whether it be for a


day, a weekend, a week or two weeks you will have a fabulous holiday in Cumbria.


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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising)- Burnley 22331 (Classified)


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problem” was the title of Mr David Bury’s speech when he was a guest of Clitheroe Men’s Speakers’


THE unemployment


MUSKER — LONGHI


Clitheroe, was the setting for the wedding of Miss Roksana Angela Longhi and Mr C h r is to p h e r Muskeiv. The bride, an over­


St James’s Church,


ous suggestions to solve unemployment and confes­


Club. He offered some ingeni­


looker at Triitex, is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs U. Longhi, of H e n th o rn Road, Clitheroe. The bridegroom, a


Busy time helping


labourer at Harrison’s En­ gineering, is the elder son of Mr and Mrs L. Musker, of Abbots Croft, Whalley. The bride, given away


animal charities LOCAL members of “Friends of Fur and Feather” have recently donated money to sev­ eral organisations concerned with the preven­


by her father, wore a traditional gown with a V- ncckline and a full skirt ending in a long train. Her full-length veil was held in place by a circlet of flowers and she canned a bouquet of white and lemon silk flowers. Chief bridesmaid was


tion of cruelty to animals. Caring members have 26197) or Miss Nora


sent cash to the Interna­ tional League for the Pro­ tection of Horses, the


Louise Lynch, the bride’s niece. Other attendants were Danielle Longhi and Lisa-Marie Hulme, the bride's nieces, and Emma Brown, the bridegroom's niece. They wore sparkling


Owls’ Bird Sanctuary and Greenmount Bird Hospi­ tal, both at Rochdale, and £40 worth of food to Bleakholt Animal Sanc­ tuary. Members have been


Briggs (Clitheroe 25192). On October 28th, the


Friends are staging a social evening at Clitheroe Royal British Legion Club in Whalley Road, with all the proceeds going to the welfare of animals.


lemon crinoline-style dres­ ses. Louise and Emma had French plaits with white roses entwined with yellow ribbon and Daniel­ le and Lisa-Marie had headdresses of yellow 1 ro se s . They c a r r ied matching flowers. Best man was Mr Philip


Cudworth and ushers were Mr Julian Musker, the bridegroom's brother and Mr Dairen Harris. The ceremony was con­


very busy indeed and have also paid for the treatment and spaying of stray cats and dogs, and for pets whose owners cannot afford veterinary attention. Anyone wishing to


RED Square, the Bol­ shoi Ballet and end­


less queues were just some of the subjects of a humorous talk on Russia, by Mr G. Dobson, at Clitheroe Afternoon Townswo­ men’s Guild’s annual luncheon.^


About 70 members


and guests gathered at the Swan and Royal H otel, Clitheroe, including town Mayoress Mrs Hilda McGhie and representatives of sev­ eral local organisa­ tions.


Jewellery stolen


THIEVES sneaked into a detached house at Sawley Road, Grindleton, bet­ ween 11-30 a.m. last Thursday and 10 a.m. on Friday, .and stole jewel­ lery valued at approxi­ mately £7,288. The haul included a Vic­


sed afterwards that al­ though it was a subject on which he had strong views, he would have been very apprehensive about expressing them in public, had it not been for the experience gained during two years' mem­ bership of the club. President Mr Brian Al­


THE MOST COMPLETE QUA HOUSE FURNISHERS IN THE


ILLSTON’ A large selection of OAK and


MAHOGANY FURNITURE and


UPHOLSTERY on display In our


showrooms at very competitive prices.


Including Jaycee, Webber, Reprodux, Sutcliffes, Mellowcraft, etc.


lison, congratulating him on his delivery, regretted that more people, espe­ cially those at the begin­ ning of their careers, did


able. The next meeting is on


torian “V”-shaped collar necklace of fine gold chains and small pearls, worth about £5,000, and a pale pink coral bead neck­ lace worth about £700. Clitheroe CID is inves­


tigating. Here comes the bride!


make a complaint about cruelty to animals of any kind may contact the RSPCA through the Friends organisation. They can ring Mrs


Marv Bridge (Clitheroe 23757), Mrs Sally Carlyon (Whalley 2401), Mrs Kath­ leen Wakeling (Clitheroe


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Take an Autumn Break in Cumbria Visit


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THE Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton, was trans­ formed into a market garden when the village held its garden and pro­ duce show. Many villagers took


ised by Mr Adrian Nowell and judges were Mrs


Sheila Hargreaves, Mr Bert Whittick and Mr Tommy Wolfenden. Duke of Y


Doreen Wilkinson pre­ sented the prizes.


’ork landlady Mrs


part arid £105 was raised for local charities by auc­ tioning the produce. The event was organ­


RESULTS


Miss G. Joinson, Mrs J. Ranson, Mrs M. Morris,, Sally Hutchinson, Mrs D. Wilkinson. Pot plants: Mr Swindlehurat. Vegetables: 1 and 4 Mrs J. Ranson, Mr J. Middleton. Mr


Flowers: Mr E. Moorcroft,


J. Raw, Mr C. Carr, Mr J, Pye.


Ingham, Miss G. Joinson, Mr H. Baron, Mrs B. Ingham, Mr Grant Ingham.


Home baking: 1 and 5 Mr G


Wilkinson, Mr M. Hargreaves, Mrs D. Butler, Mr G. Ingham, Mr V. Morris.


Novelty: Mr V. Morris. Best sunflower: Mr T


Hutchinson. Best marrow: Mr V. Moms.


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Preserves: Mr J. Pye. David .


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ducted by the Rev. D. Woodhouse and a recep­ tion was held at the Old Stonehouse, Mitton. The couple are to live in


West View, Clitheroe. Photograph: John Barry Photography, Blackburn.


Compete in ploughing contests


PLOUGHING through the opposition are two members of the Ribble Valley Vintage Club. Henry Taylor, of Grind­


leton, has recently won ploughing matches at Rainford and St Michael’s- on-Wyro and came seventh in the Cheshire


Open. Club chairman Richard


Dugdale, of Clitheroe, re­ ceived his first placings in his five years of plough­ ing, coming third in the first two competitions. On Sunday, the two


Reviewing farming policy


LANCASHIRE Central’s Euro MP, Mr Michael Welsh, spoke to Hodder Valley Conservatives about agricultural realities which no feels must be faced by politicians, far­ mers and consumers.


He suggested a stock


disposal programme, to rid the EEC of such things as cereal moun­ tains, and commented: “I believe fundamentally that Britain and Europe need a new approach to agricultural policy.”


local enthusiasts travel to Beotham, near Miln- th o rp e , to compete, before rushing back to Sawley Old School for the Vintage Club's annual meeting. After the elec­ tion of officers, two films will be shown.


FESTIVAL PROFIT


THIS y e a r ’s Ribble Valley Drama Festival showed a profit of £392, a meeting of the festival committee was told. Members agreed to hold


Welsh put forward system of partial income s u p p o r t , whereby farmer receives a basic income for managing and earing for the land and for a minimum level of pro­ duction, coupled with the freedom to sell at market prices, reflecting supply and demand.


As an alternative, Mr


EXQUI SI TE br idal gou-ns, wedding outfits, evening dresses, leather wear, lambskin and fur coats delighted audiences at two fashion shows to aid medical research. The £2ii proceeds from


Uninjured


A TAXI and a car were in collision near Brungerley Bridge, Clitheroe, on Thursday night. The driv­ ers. Mr Shaukat Malik (19), of Derby Street, Nelson, and Mrs June Margaret Home (54), of Binder Close, Wadding- ton, were uninjured.


the shows, at Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn, are for the En v ir o nme n ta l Medicine Foundation and Cancer Research. The bridal fashions


were from Mrs Li: Met­ calfe’s Orchid Bridal De­ signs, of Clithcroc, and the leather goods from Stuart's Furs, Preston. Stirk House donated the


room, Mr s Barbara Leaning provided the


next year's festival from May 2nd to 9th, despite the local council elections on May 7th. It was felt that a change would clash with other festivals and could affect entries. The venue will again be


Gala recital stars nine organists


TO mark the 200th recital, Clithcroe Parish Church Organ Society is to stage what promises to be a


the Civic Hall and there will be sections for one- act and full-length plays, with Mr Bernard Prentice adjudicating. The meeting was chaired bv Mr Jimmy Fell.


memorable celebration week. The remarkable milestone has been reached


during the town's 800 year and society members aim to make it a memorable occasion. On Wednesday, Herrick Bunney, the Edinburgh


Cathedral organist entertains in the Parish Church, and on the Saturday nine organists are to take part in a special "gala" recital.


Pub becomes market garden!


bridal bouquets and flow­ ers, Fred Read supplied the men' s sui t s and Hookies Disco the music. In addition, Pye's photo­ graphers printed the post­ ers and local shops and people supplied prizes for the raffle. The aim of the En­


vironmental Medicine Foundation is to establish and fund a teaching chair at a university to special­ ise and du research into allergy-related diseases. Pictured: back, from


Foundation, helper Mrs Jean Ringliam and Mrs


the left, arc Mrs David Hindlcy, representing the Environmental Medicine


Metcalfe; front, commcre Mrs Pat Taylor, model Karen Myers and Mrs Marion Howard.


Visit forge


TRAPP Forge, Simon- stone. was the venue for members of Clitheroe and District Y'oung Fanners’ Club. Blacksmith Mr Ron


C a r te r explained the working of the forge and answered questions. John Roberts proposed a vote


of thanks, seconded by Steven Robinson. Mr Philip Mclvor, of


Farmhouse Biscuits, is to address the next meeting.


Mrs I. Park and Mrs Law. Mr Capstick and partner. K


R.K.A.


A WOMAN who fanned with her husband at Langho until her retire­ ment, has died, aged 78. Mrs Mahalah H a r ­


Farmer’s wife


greaves, of Whalley New Road, Langho, and her husband, James, farmed at Mytton Fold Farm until 1964. Mrs Hargreaves was a


Winners on Thursday were CARPETS


We have on display in our showrooms lit hundreds of patterned and plain carpet


not take the opportunity of visiting the club to dis­ cover the facilities avail­


Monday, at Low Moor Club, starting at 7-45 p.m.


BRIDGE CLUB


WINNERS of the duplicate game at Clitheroe Bridge Club were: NS Mrs D. Fazackerley and Miss M. Vinten, Mr R. Atkinson and Mr P. Jennings. EW Mr W. Grindley and Mr D. Hall, Mr Lank and Mr Turner. The following hand was usu­


ally played in three no trumps, but was also played in four hearts and five clufis. A good bidding sequence


would be:


S W N E — 1C — IS — 2C — 3H — 3NT — —


Note that west must not


open one club and re*bid one diamond, as this is a reverse. An opener's reverse is a bid of a third suit in an uncontested auction which prevents respon­ der from returning to the first suit at the two level. The first bid suit is usually a


f>lus points. With two adjacent


spond with the higher ranking suit first.


S dealer, love all.


choose from which would be delighted to you for. without any obligation. We won’t c to offer you the impossible, e.g. free fittim underlay, interest free credit, etc., but wh will offer is a personal service with exper genuine advice and wherever possible


carpets are fitted THE OLD TRADITIONA SEWN, BOUND, RING AND PIN


We are stockists of all leading makes


CARPETS which include: AXMINSTER CROSSLEYS, FIRTHS, GOODACR RYALUX, etc.


We will be delighted to quote you, for any of your choice. _____


W. J . ILLSTON______ i__:_L_l


2/10 RAILWAY STREET, BRIER Tel. Nelson 67351


Open Monoa» to Saturday 9 a n — 5-30 c fr Own car park at rear ot premises


five card suit and it shows a strong hand with at least 16


ive card suits, east must re­


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former president of Wilp- shire Lady Fanners and a founder member of St L e o n a rd 's M o th e r s ’ Union. She is survived by her husband, sons James and Frank, and daughter,


Leonard’s, Langho. will be followed by interment at Old Langho tomorrow.


Elsie. A se rv ic e at St


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