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Strike threat looms in hospital row


THE result of a ballot which could lead to strike action among 700 nursing staff at Brockhall Hospital is expected on Monday. Meanwhile, bitterness


is mounting over the proposed closure of five wards at the hospital and a joint shop stewards’ de­ legation had talks with re­ gional health chief Sir John Page on Tuesday af­ ternoon. The talks with Sir John


came during a mass lobby by hospital workers of the North West Regional Health Authority, as members arrived for a mee ting at Gateway House, Manchester. Brockhall employees


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Top marks for Cath in 800


challenge


IIIHHi.K VALLEY Hot nr act Club has awarded a £101) prize to Clitheroe resident Mrs Cath Lancaster for col­ lecting top marks in the Clitheroe Challenge Quiz. Mrs Lancaster pro­


duced 291 correct answers out of a total of 300 in the quiz which ran throughout


the summer. 1; tested people's know­


ledge of Clitheroe and was slatted by Rotaract to mark the town's SOI) celebrations. Finance chairman Mr


Iiavid Bras.- stud: "Mrs Lancaster was a very worthy winner, although


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( ’iitherne, at


iinning ;uni Mr Brass is utvini: partii;:pant- to see that all (Mr.'trihut ions are


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£!.:»"<* am! irj.imo to char- i:v at tip'• -iid -if the year.


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nil-: Ribi.: 'Valley Coun- -pment Sub- has granted for a single om extension , York Lane.


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over a claim that a dis­ trict health boss has re­ fused to consult staff about the ward closures, which they felt could result in unacceptable pa­ tient levels on remaining wards. Pull-time official Colin Baker said members were


spreading non-co-opera­ tion outside the five wards under threat, to stronger action if certain n u r s in g s ta f f were threatened with discipli­ nary action. “There is always a pos­


It could range from


being ballotted to see if they were prepared to take industrial action in anv escalation.


were protesting at cash­ saving plans to close the wards and hand Brockhall to Burnley for a joint run­ down with Calderstones. They were joined by hos­ pital workers from vari­ ous parts of Lancashire and members of Broc- khall’s parents’ and rela­ tives' association. Joint shop stewards’


chairman Mr Ray Gibson said that the ballot at pre­ sent in progress in the hospital concerned only the nursing staff, but if members voted in favour of industrial action, other workers were likely to be approached for support. The nurses are angry


No action nationally


THE National Executive of the Royal British Legion is taking no action ove r the sacking of Clitheroe Poppy Appeal organiser for the last 25 years, Mrs Ethel Penny. National secretary Maj.


BLACKWELL — HIGGINSON


sibility that staff may have to take limited strike action, but that is totally the last resort,” added Mi- Baker.


OK on the buses after early


teething snags


IT was a case of waiting for buses that never came in parts of Clitheroe this week, following the national de-regulation. But things are back to said some drivers had


normal after initial teeth­ ing problems, said a spokesman for Blackburn Transport Department. Passengers for the


been confused, but all was


sorted out. On Mercer’s Slaidburn-


Manchester service were left waiting in Lowergate and then complained to Ribble when the bus did not show ti]). Some saw the bus go zooming past on the inner relief road, with the driver unaware that he had to come through the town. A spokesman at the


depot in Pimlico Road ex­ plained that the X-23 and 723 Manchester and Bury services were now oper­ ated by Blackburn. It was chaotic at one


Tony Morgan said it was sad that Mrs Penny had been dismissed a f te r working hard for so long, but that it was a branch matter and would not be dealt with nationally. Mrs Penny was sacked


for allegedly refusing to co-operate writh a joint or­ ganiser.


Mountain walk


AN amusing lecture and slide show about a walk­ ing holiday in the Himalayas was given to members and friends of Clitheroe Ramblers' Social Committee by Mr Prank Dakin. The next event is a weekend at Satterth- waite on November 21st.


stage, as irate travellers bombarded the office with protests. K ib b le ’s


changeover went smooth­ ly. the main confusion being caused by the late arrival of timetables. Blackburn Transport


own


to-Clitheroe run, drivers Ralph Mattinson, of Bil- linglon, and George Row- linson, of Chipping, re­ p o r te d a smooth changeover and lively in­ terest from passengers.


Artists’ work


WORK by members of Whalley Art Group will be on display in Whalley L ib ra ry th ro u g h o u t


November. In the library’s lending


d e p a r t nt e n t , f o r in e r Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Judith Norris will be exhibiting tradi­ tional rag dolls. The dis­ play case will feature blown glasswork by John Ditehfield. In Clitheroe Library,


Firm brings in a ‘lifesaver’


A HUGE 40-tonne boring machine being purch­ ased by a Billington engineering firm could prove to be an economic life-saver after plans to demolish its mill site were refused.


Houghton Engineering's Abbey Mill will have to be removed to enable a 100- tonne Crane to lift the vertical boring machine into the premises.


Part of the roof at


spokesman for the firm, cnlrl- “'Phic hnrm* will


Mr P e te r Croft,


mean that we can work on some of the heaviest machinery in the North Wes t. I t will be a lifesaver, preventing us from stagnating in view of the refusal." The firm, which em­


souni


(1) "Every loser wins" — Nick Berry. (2) "In the army now" — Status Quo. (5) “All 1 ask of you" — Sarah Brightman and


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Ismenl sen ice to deal with the Iver increasing problem of lilcoholism. Ring now for llential advice and assistance.


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Cliff Richard. "Take my breath away" — Berlin.


"True blue" — Madonna. "Walk like an Egyptian" — Bangles.


11 (17) "You're everything to me" — Hons Gardiner. 12. (I I) “Alwavs there” — Marti Webb.


(1. US) "Don't get me wrong


"Suburbia" — Pel Shop boys. “Call me Al" — Paul Simon. ’True colors" — Cyndi l.auuer. ’ — The Pretenders.


13. (15) “Midas touch" — Midnight Star. I I. (2(1) “World shut your mouth"— Julian Cope. 15. (19) "I've been losing you" — A-ha. lfi. (1(1) “The wizard" — Paul Hardeastle. 17. (—) “Always the sun" — Stranglers. lg. (_) “They long to be close to you" — Gwen


19. (—) "Swing out sisters" — Breakout. 20. (—) "Something outta nothing” — Letitia Dean and Paul Medford.


Guthrie.


"This is the world calling" — Bob Geldof. LP of the week: “Top gun” (original sound-track). Chart compiled


Last week's placings are in brackets. Tip for the top: bv Castle Records and Tapes.


bers of the Buccaneers pool team at the Buck Inn, Paythorne, Miss Maureen Higginson and Mr Bryan Blackwell were married at St Mary-Le- Gill Church, Barnold- swick. The bride, a cashier, is


A couple who are mem­


the daughter of Mrs Una Higginson, of Mosley Street, Barnoldswick. The bridegroom, an ac­


A bid for‘conversions’ off the rugby pitch


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Clitlierve Advertiser and Times. Octutn r


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GISBURN AUCTION MART PRICES


THERE were 90 newly-calved dairv cows and heifers forward at Gisbum Auction Mart on Thursday. First quality cows made to


94.8p (76.1p), heavy to 95.2p


(77.?p). Chief prices: Steers — J.


£G80 (average £563). second quality to £525 (£495). First


quality heifers made to £620 (£560), second quality to £525


(£504). Chief prices: A Friesian cow from R. Shackleton made £680


and one from Westside Bros £605. Friesian heifers from J. R. Drinkail made £620 and £580. There were 419 calves for­


Haston 108.8p, H. C. Crook 107.2p. Heifers — J. Barton 103.8p, Parkinson Bros 103.8p. Cows and bulls: Grade one


cows made to 80.8p (72. Ip), grade two to 69.8p (64.4p). grade three to 62.Sp (50.2p). Sheep: Light lambs made to


ward. First quality Friesian bulls made to £13* (£113.80) and second quality to £105 (£73.10), heifers to £85 (£69.70) and £52 (£25.80), Hereford X bulls to £140 (£122.40) and £109 (£79.75), heifers to £71 (£62.10) and £54 (£42.30). Charolais X bulls made to


£16-1 (£141.50) and heifers to £132 (£125.50) and £90 (£83). black Polly bulls to £89 (£75) and £52 (£18.70), heifers to £76 (£7 0.2 5) and £50 (£44). Limousin X bulls to £190 (£148.20) and £127 (£111.45), heifers to £165 (£126) and £91 (£68. 10). Simmental X bulls made to


143.5p (139.ip), standard to 150p (139.9p), medium to 140p (130.3p), heavy to 125.Sp (119.9p), overweight to HG.op (llGp). Light shearlings made to 137p (127.3p). heavy to 83.5p, overweight to llOp. Half-bred ewes made to £39.60 (£24.90), horned to £21.40 (£15.80), rams to £35 (£26.80). Chief prices: Light lambs —


C. Sutcliffe 143.5p. R. Frank- hind 142.5p Standard — T. Holgate 150p, H. Moorhouse 149p. Medium — J. Naylor


140p, C. Denby 139.5p. Heavv — J . Frankland '2ii.5p, H. Carr 124.op.


countant, is the son of Mr and Mrs R. Blackwell, of


Ings Avenue, Barnold­ swick, and formerly of Clitheroe. The bride, given away


by Mr Lionel Pickering, wore a white embroidered organza gown featuring a waterfall train and a high neckline. She was attended by


ILITHEROE Rugby Union Football Club is aiming to make a few ‘conversions” off the pitch, as well as on, in the


Miss Janet Capstick, Mrs Ann P a rk in so n , the bridegroom's sister, and Mrs Maria Carlos, the bride's sister. They wore full-length


Former town hairdresser


pale blue satin dresses and carried posies of blue and white roses. Page boy was Shaun


Parkinson, the brideg­ room's nephew. Best man was Mr Geof­


frey Chapman, grooms­ man was Mr David Par­ kinson and usher Mr Dale Adcroft. A reception was held at


noldswick. P h o to g ra p h : Ross


paintings by Mr J. O'Don­ nell will be exhibited on the staircase wall.


ICI fitter for 20 years


A LOW Moor man who worked as a fitter at Clitheroe ICI for 20 years


has died. Mr Ronald Birch ((>5),


of Kirk Avenue, retired in


Street and educated at Ribblesdale School. After serving at RAF Coning- sby in aircraft mainte­ nance during the second world war. Mr Birch worked for the Rover Car Company, Birmingham, where he met his future wife. Jean. On their marriage in


February. He was born in Queen


ploys 10 people, hopes to snap up orders from the oil and gas boom in Morecambe Bay with the borer, which drills holes in steel and has many en­ gineering applications. It is a significant in­


. FORMER Clitheroe woman who ran a hair­ dresser's business in Duck Street, Barbara Lord, has died at her home in Stan­ ley Street, Accrington,


aged -17. She was born in Pre­


the Buck Inn, Paythorne, and the couple are honey­ mooning in the Algarve. They are to live in Bar-


Ditchburn Photography, Nelson.


ston and lived for a number of years in Shaw- bridge, Clitheroe. She ran the hairdresser's business before moving to Barnold­ swick and then to Wales, returning to Clitlieroe about six years ago. She leaves a daughter,


Delvse. The funeral service is to


be belli today at St Paul's Church. Low Moor, fol­ lowed by cremation at Ac­ crington.


PIN-HOLE CAMERAS


AN exhibition of photo­ graphs taken with pin- lole cameras opens in the foyer of the Tourist Infor­ mation Office. Church Walk, C l ith e ro e , on November 13th. The prints were pro­


coming months. For the Littlemoor


Road-based club, which celebrates its 10th an­ niversary next year, is launching a drive to edu­ cate more locals about the delights of the game.


of the schools play rugby, attracting fresh talent is difficult, so the club is starting its own teaching courses to ensure a steady flow of young people into the game.


In a town where none


a t L i t t lem o o r on November 9th. Experi­ enced players will super­ vise coaching for anyone willing to learn.


The first session will be The club wants to at­


tract players for its two senior teams and also hopes th a t enough youngsters will come for­ ward to allow the forma­ tion of a junior team.


our knowledge to ensure the future of rugby in Clitheroe," said chairman Chris Thomas. "Recent publicity about rugby vio­ lence has tarnished the game’s image and given people false impressions.


We want to pass on


duced bv eight young un­ employed people in a workshop at T r inity Youth and Community Centre. The exhibition, which


19-17, the couple moved to Low Moor. Mr Birch was employed at English Elec­ tric, Samlosbury, prior to joining IC1. He was a keen gar­


dener. In addition to his wife


vestment in a fiercely competitive industry and comes after the firm's plans to demolish its mill site and build houses were refused. “We found suitable pre­


James's Church will be followed bv cremation at Burnley.


he leaves two children, Charles and Sharron. A service today at St


mises elsewhere, but now we have had to change our plans," said Mr Croft. "This machine will enable us to stay up front in our business." Details are being final­


A change of name for firm


ised for the big lift soon and no snags are antici­ pated. The firm is part of the Harrison Group, which runs Harrisons Welding and Engineering Supplies, Clitheroe, and Harrisons Engineering at


Judge Walmesley Mill, Billington.


Record ‘old fair’ entry draws crowds to mart


THKKK were 102 calves ami two dairy animals forward at Clitheroe Auction Marl's Tues­


day sale. Friesian hull calves made to


heifers to £440. There were 114 cattle and


1,080 sheep forward at Mon­ day’s sale. Cattle attain did a brisk trade and a hitfh nuinlier of cows found a p>od demand.


Limousin from .L Pickard at 121.Op. with another from K. Yates at 11l*p. Charolais made to 117.dp from J. Tattersa . Frisians to lOo. lp from V\. »•


Brewer. Ton of the ^traded cattle was


a li^nt Charolais steer from M. Kaye at 105.8p and heifers topped at 104.8p for a Limousin from J. and M. Barrow. Li^ht cows made to 71.Hp from J. Holden and Sons, heavy to


72.2p from W. Gott and Son. Numbers and prices in­ creased in the lamb section.


Top of the bulls was a


£114, Hereford bulls to £140. heifers to £42. l.’harolais bulls to £14*. Limousin bulls to £154. heifers to £04. newly-calved


with the lo-lT kilo ran^e top­ ping at 160i> (average 147.2p) the 18-11* kilo ranee tonping at 14!<p (142p) and lights ami heavies txith topping at 132p, resulting in an overall average of 1*1.7 Ip against a national average of 135p. Light steers made to 96.Ip


(81*.Hip), medium to 104.4p <!*o.7lpl. heavy to 1*1 p (86.33p). light lieifers to Hla.Sp (92.Ip*, medium to 104.Sp (1*2.4p), heavv to 71p. Overall average was {***.47p.


l(Hip <s5.75p), bulls to 121.<ip (1 0 2 .4 p ) . cows to 7 4 .8 p


Ungraded cattle made to


(61.74j». Light lambs made to l.ibp


( i;i2p). s tan d a rd to I<5Op (147.23p), medium to 149p (i:i*;.12p>. heavy to I32p (124.72p*. Overall average was


Fair sale of all classes of store sheep and lambs, there was a record entry of 0.100 in front of the biggest attendance seen at


the mart.


141.74p.Ewes made to £28 (£18.1*0). At Friday’s Centenary Old


well, improving throughout the day. and was at its best at the enll of the sale, which was 7-20 p.rn. In the nine hours of selling


Trade s tar ted reasonably


almost ever)1 breed of sheep known in the area came under the hammer. Swaledale ewes made to £08,


lonk ewes to £48, woodland ewes to £111*. mule shearlings to £8/ . Swaledale shearlings to £59, mule gimmer lambs to £5 Swaledale gimmer lambs to £51. mule wether lambs to £13. Suffolk X store lambs to £18. Suffolk rams to £140, Swaledalo rams to £120, cross-bred rams to £lf>0 and Teeswater rams td £ 110. Cross-bred ewes made to


CLITHEROE firm Rib- blcsdale Cement is being given a new name. In future it will be


known as Castle Cement (Ribblesdale) Ltd., in move agreed by the board of its parent company RTZ Cement, in London. The colour scheme of its


will run until December 5th, consists of a story­ board of the workshop, idong with a display of the cameras made and the finished prints.


Workshop


PERMISSION for the continued use of Castle- gate, Clithcroe. premises as a cobbler's workshop, and erection of a project­ ing sign, has been given by the Ribble Valley Council's Development Sub-committee. Clitheroe Town Council


down to Littlemoor and spent an afternoon on the touchlinc would see that rugby is enjoyed by men from all walks of life, solely intent on taking ad­ vantage of the competi­ tion and excitement pro­ duced." The club currently has


Anyone who came


Seeking support to bring back train service


BRITISH Rail is to be asked to reintroduce the rail passenger service from Clitheroe for a trial period.


the Parish Hall on Satur­ day, Clitheroe’s rail cam­ paigners will be seeking the support of the Settie- Carlisle Joint Action Com­ mittee in their bid to re­ open the line, closed since 1962. The call comes shortly


At a public meeting in


Carlisle Joint Action Com­ mittee. I ts members have


after the publication of a special survey commis­ sioned by the Action Committee into the poss­ ible use of the Clitheroe line. The survey could be


vowed to fight British Rail’s plans to close the Blackburn to Hellifield line as part of the overall move to end the Settle to Carlisle route and suppor­ ters are hoping for a bumper turnout.


Camera contest


said to have dealt the campaign something of a ‘body blow,” for the re­


sults are anything but startling. Of the 410 ques­ tionnaires, only 151 were returned. Of those, five per cent said they would not use the trains if they were introduced. However, members of


the committee believe that the response from those who would use the service justifies its rein­ troduction. Their views are shared


•12 playing members, but illnesses and holidays can produce problems in turn­ ing out two full teams each weekend. Matches are mainly friendlies, al­ though the first XV play eight fixtures a season in the North West Counties Girobank League. Facilities at Littlemoor


include changing rooms, sh ow e rs , a b a r and toilets.


RIBBLE Valley genealog­ ists will shortly be making t r a c k s to W h a 11e v Library.


The In te rn a t io n a l


commented that the appli­ cations, requested by M. Thompson, should be granted subject to confor- m i t y with 1 a i d - d o w n guidelines.


Genealogical Index cover­ ing the counties of Lanca­ shire and Yorkshire, pro­ duced on microfilm by the Mormon Church, is now available at the library.


THE first of the session's competitions at Ribbles­ dale Camera Club was judged by dub member Raymond Greenwood. In the print section,


John West came first with "L ights Out," Simon Auster was second and Ken Geddes third. The slide section was


£145 (£134), heifers to £109 (£102.50) and £89 (£S5.50). Bel­ gian blue calves to £225 (£182.40). Heifers averaged £140. Weaned calves: Friesian bulls


Hospital signs


made to £248 (£226.30) and heifers averaged £185, beef X bulls made to £272 (£204.20) and heifers to £182 (£155.70). There were 706 cattle for- ard, including 210 young


PERMISSION has been granted for an advertise­ ment sign for Gisburne Park Hospital, but an ap­ plication for two other signs has been rejected. The Ribble Valiev


bulls, 247 steers and heifers, 249 cows and bulls und 2,576 heep, including 2,251 graded beep and 325 ewes and rams


in the fatstoek section. Young bulis; Light bulls to


made medium to 127.8p 127.2p


(112.4p), (113.Sp).


others to lOl.Sp (94.8n). a


Chief prices: E. Hargreaves 127.Sp, \V. Bennett 127.2p and


steers made to 99.8p (92.4p). medium to lOS.Sp (93.3p). heavy to 97.2p (92.7p), light •ifers to 95.2p (86.9p).


medium to 103.8p (89.6p). heavy to 97.8p (S6.3p). Uncertified light steers made


to 92.8p (S4.3p), medium to IKl.Sp (oS.7p), heavy to 97.8p 'S7.8p), uncertified light heifers i 9;>.2p (73.3p), medium to


Calling a halt


AN application for an ex­ tension of a Caravan Club certificated location to ac­ commodate -10 touring caravans on land at Wis- well Shay Farm. Wiswell Lane. Wiswell. has been rejected. In a written report, the


125.8p, A. Clarkson 125.8p. Steers and heifers: Light


Council's Development Sub-committee agreed to a sign being placed on a stone boundary wall on Park Road, between the New Inn public house and Park Road cottages. But signs in a field to


the north side of the A59 and at the corner of the A59 and Park Road, next to the Ribblesdale Arms, were refused. It was considered they


would be a distraction to drivers, being visually de­ trimental and creating a road safety hazard.


Minilink changes ahead?


RIBBLE Motors will make a thorough review of its Clitheroe Minilink service towards the end of the year. Although pleased with


Ribble Valley Council' Development Sub-commit- tce was told that the parish council had very stronp objections to the development. In addition, seven let


by ardent rail enthusiast Mr Peter Brass, who firmly believes that a reg­ ular shuttle sendee bet­ ween Clitheroe and Black­ burn would pay. The cost of the service could be around £3,000 a day, but Air Brass and fellow sup­ porters believe it is a viable figure. Saturday’s meeting, due


to start at* 2-15 p.m. is the f irs t to be called in Clitheroe by the Settle-


Tracing your family tree The index contains


won by Yvonne Carter with “Spotty Lops.” John West was second and two of his slides shared third place with one by Charles Walmsley. On Tuesday. Raymond


the early progress of the new operation, changes might be necessary, said Ribble's East Lancashire area manager. Mr George Hawkins. "We might withdraw


tors of objection had been received on the grounds of traffic danper, that it would be out of character and would be a visual


eyesore. ’ It was felt that it was


Greenwood will be in action apain. pivinp a talk and demonstration to members on “Black and white printinp."


Walk venue changes


THE start and finish for the C l ith e ro e Army Cadets walk on Sunday has been changed to Trin­ ity Youth Centre. Anyone wishing to take


thousands of entries of baptisms and marriages covering a period from the late lGth century to the 1870s. Library staff point out


that it is necessary to make an appointment to view the index, as only one microfilm reader is available.


to


part can turn up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the 10km walk, which ra ise money for th Ribble Valley Mayor': charity, the British Heart Foundation. Refreshments will be


provided at the youth centre for all entrants who will also receive Clitheroe SIX) medal.


lorries is being changed too. In future they will feature a red chassis and cab with a white barrel and a similar castle motif to th e one used present. A spokesman for the


Age-old art brought to life f t


firm, which employs fi-ll people and produce 300,000 tonnes of cement a year, said the castle theme had been used by the company for 50 years because it suggested the_ strength and durability its product. Other subsidiaries


RTZ will adopt a simil; name change and th castle motif will be used bv them all.


In the Force


£54. gritstone ewes to £51 mule ewes to £78. Masham ewes to £00. cross-bred shear! ings to £54. Masham gimmer iambs to £40, cross-bred gimmer lambs to £44. Masham wether lambs to £14, horned wether lambs to £10. Suffolk ram lambs to £170, lonk rams to £130 and blue-faced Leices ter rams to £200.


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Soroptimists enjoyed a talk by Clitheroe Police Supt. Wynne Darwin, who spoke about women in the police force and her own experiences, describ­ ing many amusing inci­ dents. Edith Lord pres­ ided.


THE age-old art of dry stone walling is being kept alive in the Ribble and Hodder valleys for future generations, thanks to the work of the Young Farmers' Clubs.


They organised a build­ ing competition at Gan-


nies Farm, Waddington, on Saturday, which was entered by youngsters from all over the county. Two members of Slaid-


second in the senior and winning a special prize for the best foundation.


burn Young Farmers did particularly well, with Reuben Parsons winnin the junior section anc Chris Briggs coming


1 ’d


juniors were Judith Sedg­ wick and Stephen Dickin­ son, with Gary Tyror gaining a prize for top stones. For the seniors,


Second and third in the


David Garner won and Robert Taylor was third. Senior judge, farmer


Mr Brian Hough, of Oldham, was impressed by the enthusiasm of the youngsters in the wet conditions, building a solid s t ru c tu re which was pleasing to look at.


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with the way things have gone so far. Loadings have increased each week and drivers are reporting a favourable response from passengers." More than 3,000 fares were taken last week.


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