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Clxthevoe 22321, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) ITS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPECTACULAR


Late-night opening on Wednesdays


ALL roads for shrewd pre-Christmas bargain and g i f t h u n t e r s should lead to Skipton


fam o u s Y o r k sh ir e


Dales market town once again stages its late festive shopping nights.


with shoppers from Burn­ ley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley.


Late-night spree or- : ______ ( i___i ______


spared no effort this year to come up with what is probably the best-ever festive display and atmos­ phere in Skipton town centre.


Advertising feature


By Robin Moule


small, the vast majority of whom will be throwing open their doors until 9 p.m. on the three Wed­ nesdays before Christmas.


cellent support from local 10th and 17th; sp make a traders both large and note in your diaries now.


And they have had ex- That’s December 3rd, Of course, as shoppers


or just visitors you’ll be made welcome in Skipton at any time weekday or weekend.


opening nights will offer many added incentives such as special promo­ tions, great offers and some free gifts too.


But, this year’s late


should be more than the odd free drink and nibble available to give shoppers


We’re also told there


an early taste of that traditiona l Christmas spirit.


An added bonus is that


the noted cobbled High Street market will be in full swing on all three nights, as the chamber has taken the sensible step of encouraging stall­ holders to turn out in force.


that both shops and stalls attract business to Skip- ton and the town would probably be worse off if that balance was upset.


The chamber recognises There will also be an


I opportunity, if it’s not al­ ready been taken, to see the town's now-completed and long-awaited central a re a re-development


| project. It has created an area


| also the base for the town's new tourist infor­


of character, a blend of both commercial and resi­ dential properties. It's


mation centre. All the central area


businesses and there's a great variety, will be open on the late shopping


1 nights. They are provid­ ing their own decorations too.


Hoping to boost tourism


INCREASING import­ ance is now being placed on Skipton and Craven’s tourism in­ dustry. The area at­ tracts many visitors from North-East Lan­ cashire in particular. Terry Trueman, an


SKIPTON’S Otley Street, just one of many interesting shopping areas within a stone’s throw of the High Street


For people travelling by


car to Skipton all the parks are free after 5 p.m. and there are ample bus services into town.


Remember that Pen­


nine Motors, based in the Craven area, has now taken over the route from Nelson through to Skip-


ton. It’s an hourly service and with the last return from Skipton to 9-05 p.m, is ideal for late-night shoppers.


WHERE CAN YOU FIND A SELECTION LIKE THIS? ■ 400 TABLE WINES with VINTAGES from


over over over


over over over


almost 50 HALF BOTTLES OF WINE 24 CHAMPAGNES 16 VERMOUTH and APERITIFS 11 VODKAS 9 RUMS 6 GINS


1906 130 WHISKIES with VINTAGES from I93S 30 BRANDIES with VINTAGES from 104S 25 .MADEIRA PORTS from VINTAGES from 1842 and 1967 200 MINIATURES 100 LIQUEURS 20 SPANISH SHERRIES


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W i n t e r c l u t l i i i i i g from file Outdoor Specialists


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Large choice of fashionable outdoor clothing and


• Leisurewear from leading


'designers including Tiklas & Luhta


Stockists of Viyella Shirts


and Weatherproof Wax Jackets Very latest International Skiwear fashions


Je^ La X p lu s Ski Boots, equipment and accessories. U}UsoAr


J | L I


p a l e s o u t c f o l g c e n t r e


COACH S T R E E T , SKIPTON, N YORKS | OPEN9am— 5pm TELIQ7S6) 4305 CLOSEDolldoyTuesdor ° 0 t


Nebuchadnezzar(20bottles). . . AND LOTS, LOTS MORE


THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE —


Wright Wine Company


The JLLJLL


WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL WINE 4 SPIRIT MERCHANTS The Old Smithy, Raikcs Road, Skipton.


Tel. 0756 4175 (24 hour answering service) MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY


BUY A BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS MICK


WE AIM TO S E L L QUALITY BIKES AT REASONABLE PRICES AND GIVE FULL


expert in this field, has for the past year been assessing the impact that tourism has on the district. It’s been an inter­


BACK UP SERVICE. TALK TO SHEILA AND DON HORSMAN OUR


EXPERIENCED MECHANIC


e s t in g "h e ad s to ­ gether" study involv­


ing h u n d re d s o f people th ro u g h o u t Craven. Mr T ru em a n ’s


report will be avail­ able to the public early next year. It is anticipated with great interest. He snid: "We think


that tourism has a considerable impact on the district. Cer­ tain parts of the local council have ncceptcd the principle th a t


SKIPTON’S attractive new central area redevelopment, with the tourist information centre in the background


something needs to be done to m a in ta in tourism in the area. “While individual


businesses recognise the importance of vis­ itors it needs to rccog- n ise a t a h ig h e r level, so better provi­ sion can be made for visitors. "The area depends a


done.”


THE GIFT SHOP 44 HIGH STREET


Tel. 6932S


DAVID COOPER COTTAGES TUDOR CRYSTAL ESl’ANGNA


lot on visitors from North-East Lanca­ shire and always has


NATURAL SELECTION RUGS WOODS OK WINDSOR


CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FLOWERS & PLANTS


KITCHEN & COOKWARE PICTURES


INCA JEWELLERY


SPORT IN


Skipton Sports & Leisure


skipton For Sports Equipment. Clothing. Leisure wear. etc. You


must visit our modern shop situated In the most attractive olde*worlde corner ot Skipton


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Wines from £2 to £46.50, Quarter Bottles to


Watchmakers Jewellers


Silversmiths


We have gifts In suit all ages and all priees


All types of repairs and valualinns undertaken


Agents forTissut, Secnntla watehes. Mikimntu I’earls


We offer FKKK exclusive gift wrapping sendee


Call now for a present that lasts


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