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War on the car thieves


PROTECT your car against thieves — that’s the message that Clitheroe police hope to drive home to motorists in a special campaign against


auto-crime. This week 1,000 leaflets


have been distributed throughout the Ribble Valley, giving advice on how best to protect your


car. Police s t r e s s th a t


thieves (lick on old ears as well as new, their target often being the property inside rather than the vehicle itself.


Accolades for young writers


RESULTS of a young w r i te r s ’ competition organised by Ribble Val­ ley Writers' Group have been announced. Joint first prizes of £5


each have gone to Edis- ford School pupils Hannah Metcalf and Andrew


Pearce. Second prize went to


Stuart Baldwin, of SS Michael and John's School. Clitheroe. and third prize to Stephen Webb, of St Leonard’s CE, Langho. A special under seven


prize was awarded to Laura Whitwell. of Wail- dington and West Brad­


ford CE School. Winners were also


awarded c e r t if ic a te s


signed by Mr Jeff Smith, district principal for adult


education. The group hopes to pub­


lish a children's anthology and winning entries will be


included. An anthology of the


group's own work is on sale in local libraries ami book shops. Over Christ­ mas members hope to make a tape recording of their work for the Ribble V a 1 1 e v T a 1 k i n g Newspaper.


reduce your chances of becoming a victim by mak­ ing a thief ’s job very


They want you to


difficult. Today and tomorrow


the campaign will centre on the car park at Booths supermarket, where the management is concerned for customers and other members of the public.


officers will be on hand with valuable advice and security firms will display several types of car alarms and immobilisers. For the safety of your


Cr ime p r e v e n t i o n


car and property, police lay down the following guidelines:


securely, make sure win­ dows are fully closed and never leave in the ignition


• Always lock your car


key. • Lock valuables in the


hoot — or bettor still, don’t leave them in the car


at all. • If locks are worn,


have inexpensive, lock cylinder replacements — they are your first line of


defence. • If a garage is avail­


able, lock your car away when it is not in use. • If von have to park


on the 'street at night, make sure the place is well-lit, so that a thief at work can be e a s i ly


spotted. • Fit an alarm or anti­


theft device such as an ignition cut-out. Fit a locking kit on an expensive radio or stereo and invest


tration number etched on all the windows of a new


in a locking petrol cap. • Have the car regis­


or expensive car. • Never leave registra­


tion or insurance docu­ ments in the car.


Vauxhall Carlton 1986 CAR OF THE YEAR


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The new Carlton pace with peace of mind


THE NEW VAl'XHALL CARLTON loaves


| our competitors green with envy, i ts called Advanced Chassis Technology (At I). 1 ms is a new suspension design that enables the Carton to stop in a straight line, even in most hazardous


its rivals standing. The tangible benefits for its occupants are numerous. Security central locking, power steering, a six speaker stereo, etc. The new Carlton has a feature that will turn


i road conditions.


More time for late night


shopping


j C L I T H E B O E s li < owners hope their cash


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| tills will lie ringing out merrily during the festive season — for tile Clitlieroe


| and District Chamber of | Trade has decided to e x te n d 1 a t e n i g lit


[ open late for six nights, instead of four nights as in


shopping. This year shops will he


| previous years. Shops will he open until 8 p.m. on December 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th. 22nd and 23rd. An added attraction will


No, please . . . after you!


'Hie next time von arc in Grindlrtoii. you


could well find yourself showered with greetings, offered a seat or even escorted


across the road'. For tile 36 pupils and teachers at the


village school il have set mil to prove that tin- age of chivalry and good manners is not entirelv dead — by becoming the first school'to join the newly-formed Polite


Society! "PS" was the idea of the Rev. Ian Gre­


gory. of Basford, Staffordshire, who was tired of seeing selfishness from people »l


all ages. GrindleUin headmaster Mr Stuart l.ie-


lie brass bands which will play seasonal favourites everv night and the Cham­ ber is also bringing in choirs to sing carols. Said Chamber member


I Barry S tev en s : "We decided to increase the number of nights because


I of the reaction from people in the area. It's a conve­ n ient se rv ice to the customers."


Cross-bow campaign success


A RIBBLE VALLEY councillor has thanked the press for supporting his b a tt le to outlaw the cross-how. Colin. Eric Bract-well


Vauxhall Carlton Estate


THE NEW VAl'XHALL CARLTON ESTATE offers a great deal for the discerning


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ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Festive touch


CLIT1I EROE'S new Christmas crib is to be put up a week on Sunday bv Round Table members, adding a touch of festive sparkle to the town. Last year's highly suc­


cessful "video equipment will once again lie in place, as a i etorrent to vandals.


A SELL-OUT — that was the result of a toy fair "hold in St Paul's Parish Hull on Saturday.


Organised liv members of the Sunday School, it raised i!l LL.'itl for church funds and was it


huge success, many of the toys selling within


the first hour. Our picture shows some of the children with


items on side.


(Clitheroe) told tile Policy and Resources Committee on Monday that photo­ graphic evidence pub­ lished in the press had aided his campaign. He had used press arti­


vesley decided the whole village would become a more pleasant place if his young­ sters made tile society's promise to try to help others and mind their l ’s and Ijs. So now the "caring and sharing'' pupils


HOW TO SPEND £1,000 PRIZE


‘AN a n n u a l “Clitheroe 800 trophy’’ to be awarded to the p e r s o n or organi sat ion


judged to have done the most to promote tour- i s m a n d commerce’


‘AN adventure playgro un d


sited in the Cas­ tle grounds with imaginatively- designed equip­ ment suitable for y oung e r children’


‘CONVERSION of Pr imr o s e Lodge to a marina and pos-


s ibl e pi cni c ar eas as an additional tour­ ist attraction for the town and borough’


‘SETTING up of a steering com­ mittee to inves­ tigate the idea of a craft com­ plex within the old a u c t i o n mart’


‘PROVISION of a pub with no alcohol or gam­ ing machines as a p l a c e for young people to meet’


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Swan Courtyard to further the f e e l ing of a “quiet oasis” in the middle of the bus t l ing town centre’


SEATS in the


Imaginative ideas delight 800 chairman


IDEAS for using the £1,000 cash prize won by Clitheroe 800


have been dropping through our letter-box all week. The response has delighted committee chairman Ian Lloyd,


who would like to see the money, awarded by the English Tourist Board, used for a sensible project as a lasting remmdei


°f OifTuesday he will be travelling to London, with representa­ tives of the committee, to receive the trophy and cheque at a presentation at the Grosvenor Gardens headquarters of the


English Tourist Board.


Lloyd hopes that by then enough ideas will have come forward to enable members to reach a decision. “There are some very good ideas, including a numbei oi new


The 800 committee is due to meet again in January and Mi . . , . . .


ones,” said Mr Lloyd. “I am pleased that Chtheroe s residents are taking such an interest."


cost of a megapulse machine at Clitheroe’s community’ hospital and the Ribhle Valley Sports and Recreation Association s lei-


Other suggestions submitted include donations towards the . . . . . . . i ,u„


SUSemirvour’suggestion to “800 Idea," Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, and we will pass it on to the


800 committee.


Time for talking with a purpose


THI met


vouth of Clitheroe has a definite need which should be discussed and i'that was the conclusion of the town's “think tank" meeting aimed


. . , at reducing vandalism.


working party, about dozen strong, of town councillors and represen­ tatives from local organi-


The good luck tree


GOOD luck should be emanating in all directions from tlie Havhiirst Street area of Fondle Road — for members of the com­ munity programme, based at Trinity, have just planted a rowan tree


there. The tree, supposed to


who already raise funds for children's charities, proudly sport bright lapel badges with a “PS” logo. Mr I.icvesley commented:


alreadv been congratulated on joining, in the Church Times — now we hope more people outside school will notice the


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difference!" Picture: After you! Philip Creighton ( i ).


of Downiiaui. shows fellow pupils liou "manners tnaketii man.


bring good luck, has been provided by tile Man­ power Services Commis­ sion. Il is situated on land at tiie junction of Hay- linrst Street and I’cndle


Road. At the planting cere­


mony with community programme officials was the Mavor of the Rihble Valiev. Conn. John Walm slew '


Tlio "tank" lias set up a sations, including some of ' '


purposeful talking. The "tank" revealed


quite a variety of thoughts


on vouth. Some found it unbeliev­


able that teenagers have "nothing to do" and felt that if a list of the many activities available was widely published, the problem would he partially


solved. Others pointed out that


those who want to take part in particular sports and so on seek out the relevant organisation — there is no shortage of things on offer. The real problem lies with those who have no idea what direction they want to go in, and they need some­ where to relax and let their hair down, especially on Friday and Saturday


nights. Coun. Howell Jones


suggested that a forum or meeting place could offer a


All the fun of the toy fair


the young people them- selves. Their objective is


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variety of activities so that youngsters can enjoy the atmosphere and take part — or not — as they so


feel.Many agreed that young people should organise the forum themselves and prove that they will not abuse responsibility. The working party will


now hopefully provide a valuable exchange of ideas and prove to lie the first step forward.


Thieves leave a


trail of damage


CLUMSY thieves entered two isolated farmhouses at Twiston on Tuesday af- ternoon, leaving a trail of | damage behind them. At the first, they forced


a rear door and attempted to s te a l a washing machine and dishwasher, but merely succeeded in flooding the kitchen. They escaped with


items including a Zamissi fridge/freezer, a Toshiba microwave, a stereo stack u n it, ornaments and jcwellerv, worth more


than £1.100. At the second, they


forced a ground floor window anil stole a con­ siderable quantity of gold and jewellery, dropping some as they escaped over the fields to a nearby road. They tried to steal a


cles. showing the effects of the cruel use of cross-bows against animals, to Home Office representatives and lie was now pleased to report that the Home Office had had a change of | heart and was to bail tin- sale of the weapon. Conn. Bracewell’s cam­


paign was given the hack­ ing of the Association of District Councils.


grandfather clock, but dropped and smashed it. At about 3-30 p.m., two


men were seen leaving the area in a bine Ford Transit box-type van with the words "Van Hire" on the rear roller door. Clitheroe Police would


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Tyrone (14) makes


a splash


SUPER swimmer Tyrone Henshaw made quite a splash at Clitheroe’s Ribblesdale Pool on


Saturday.


Street, Low Moor, com­ pleted 100 lengths of the pool in a sponsored swim to raise money for St j Paul’s Cubs and Scouts,


Tyrone (14), of Union


A member of Clitheroe Dolphins and a pupil of


I Bow-land County Second­ ary School, Tyrone was encouraged by itis mother, Mrs Dorothy Henshaw, who kept a check on his


progress. Picture: Thumbs-up


from Tyrone as he pre­ pares for his mammoth


swim, watched by St M a r V' s Cub S c o u ts Richard Pickup Cleft) and


Robert Duffy. Chimney fire


I Beechwood Avenue, Clith­ eroe, was quickly dealt with by an engine from the town's fire brigade.


A CHIMNEY fire at


Missing ^ gnome


BEWARE all you peo­ ple with little men in y o u r g a rd e n s — there's a gnome-nap- per on the loosel .The cruel stealer ot


small persons with w h ite beards and pointed hats struck In the rear garden of a house at Croasdale Drive, Clilheroe, over the weekend, abduc­ ting a garden gnome and his wheelbarrow. So far there has been no ransom demand. Clitheroe police are


i Investigating.


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like to hear from anyone who saw the van or who has answered the door to strangers on anv pretext (Clitheroe 23S1S).


On view


THE draft register of electors is available for in­ spection in Ribble Valley post offices. Claims or ob­ jections should reach the Electoral Registration Of­ ficer at the Council Of­ fices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, by December


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