Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising), Burnley 22331 (ClassiJ,ed) 8 Clitlieroe Advertiser & Times, June 18th, 1987


^ S igh ts s e t - on winning £1,000 prize


RIBBLE VALLEY projects are among the entries in a county-wide competition offering a


SOWERBUTTS


Lake District followed the wedding at Grindleton Methodist Church of Miss Elizabeth Robinson and Mr M a rk G r a h am Sowerbutts. The bride, an audit


— ROBINSON A honeymoon in the


ous other organisations night party and a carol are aiming for success in service and sponsoring the the Community Council of Churn Clough fell race. Lancashire’s Village Veil- Also being considered is lures contest.


£1,000 first prize. Schools, clubs and vari- street market, a bonfire


clerk, is the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Robinson, of Smalden House Farm, Bolton-by-Bowland. The bridegroom, who


works for the family firm of H. M. Sowerbutt’s, Clitheroe, is the younger son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Sowerbutts, of Chatburn Road, Clitheroe. The bride, given away


designed to show that for its various schemes, community initiative is which include care for the thriving in the countv and handicapped, playgroups a record number of ill) and a youth action group, projects have been put Simonstone School has forward for consideration. Among them is Read Parochial Church Council’s centenary gardens. A quarter of an acre of dere­ lict land on the east side of St John’s Church is being transformed into a car park, vehicle turning area and landscaped gardens.


Til e competition is niunity Centre, Clitheroe, currently being


by her father, wore a white full-length gown of Milano satin and embroi­ dered organdie. Her veil was held in place by a cir­ clet of flowers in pastel shades and she earned a matching shower bouquet of roses, lily-of-the-valley and freesia. Bridesmaids were Miss


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Charlotte Rachel Sower­ butts and Miss Helen Ruth Sowerbutts, the bride­ groom’s sisters, who wore full-length dresses of pale blue figured satin. They carried baskets of pastel roses, lilies and blossom and had matching circlets of flowers in their hair. Best man was Mr Ian


carry out planting and maintenance work “adopting" a plot.


Committee has been entered for promoting community spirit. Formed 10 years ago to organise a Silver Jubi le e s t re e t party, the committee is still going strong. This year it will be run­


The Sabden Holme Bench thrown


ning two fun days for vil­ lage children, organising a


VANDALS threw a park bench and a large stone urn from the top of the Castle grounds, Clitheroe, on to the recreation area, causing £130 damage. Police are investigating.


by Trinity Youth and Corn-


Guiding — past and present


entered its conservation area, which enables pupils to study wildlife and learn about the importance of the environment. Entrant's have to write a


report on their projects and, if selected for the next round, will be visited by judges giving marks'for


It has cost more than originality and the degree ill.DUO and local people are ing invited ti to


of self help, local benefit


and community involve­ ment. Results will be announced in September.


RIBBLE Valley Guides and Guiders, past and present, will be among 1,000 Guides aged from eight to 80 who will gather on Sunday for a very special celebration.


“Guiding past and pres­


ent” will be presented by Lancashire East Guides at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham,


to commemorate the con­ tribution made to the movement by the late H o n . R a c h e l Kay-Shuttleworth.


have celebrated her 100th birthday last year, helped to found Guiding in Lanca­ shire in 1915 and was County Commissioner in this area for 32 years.


Miss Rachel, who would The event will open at 2


p.m. with the presentation of two Guide standards to


the Dowager Lady Shuttleworth, both of which were designed and p a r t ly sewn by Miss Rachel.


will follow, including first aid, maypole and country dancing, Diddymen, and, from the Ribble Valley, keep fit. Guiding memen­ toes will be exhibited and a barbecue and campfire sing-song will round off the afternoon.


Displays of activities


and anyone connected with the movement is invited to go along and join in the grand reunion.


Spectators are welcome


A special birthday


THE 41st birthday of C l i t h e r o e So r o p t im i s t s proved to be an evening filled with w a rm t h a n d friendship. More than 20


Supporter of local


churches


A SERVICE was held at Waddington Methodist Church on Tuesday for Mrs Marie Birtwell, who


died, aged 81. Mrs Birtwell, of Hawth­


members attended the informal eve­ ning at the Moor- c o c k I n n , Waddington. Aft e r a meal


orne Place, Clitheroe, was a keen supporter of local churches, being a worship­ per at Waddington Meth­ odist Church when she lived in the village, and later of Clitheroe Parish


they took part in quizzes organised by Patricia Mur­


ray and the social committee, and a cake was shared among them.


Tools stolen


A TOOL box and auto tools worth £500 were sto­ len from a Ford Escort van parked in Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe.


Church. She showed great con­


cern for the community and was an active volun­ tary helper in her younger


days. Mrs Birtwell worked as


a teacher at Grindleton School until her marriage and members of her family received cards of sym­ pathy from former pupils. She leaves a husband,


two daughters and three grandchildren. Cremation took place at Accrington,


Party is just the tonic


Sowerbutts, the bride­ groom’s b ro th e r , and ushers were Mr Oliver Eminson, the b r id e ’s brother-in-law, and Mr John McDermott, the b r


brother-in-law. The ceremony was con­


i d e g r o o m ’ s the cSinbrid^e diet


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ducted by the Rev. Jim Needham and organist was Mr S. Green. A reception was held at


A PARTY at Clitheroe’s Pendle Club on Saturday proved to be just the tonic for the 40 housebound peo­


ple who attended. Pupils from the Royal Grammar School presented a


musical entertainment and a meal was enjoyed by the guests, most of whom came from the town or Clitheroe


Hospital.


the Pendle Club and transport was provided by the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale. Guests included the Mayor and Mayoress of the Rib­


The party was organised by the ladies committee ol ...


the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley. The couple are to live in


Clitheroe. Photograph: John Barry Photography, Blackburn.


refurbished and is now able to offer a wide variety of “Good Food” served in our splendid new restaurant


The famous Black Bull in the beautiful Ribble Valley has been completely


Our interesting A la Carte menu includes many GAME dishes, served throughout the week.


•HOTEL- ■ REMINGTON • Tel. 02005/220 On Sundays a traditional


lunch is served from 12 noon — 2 p.m.


From our extensive WINE CELLAR we are able to offer a wide selection of


ble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Leslie Nevett, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs


James McGhie. Mr John Myers, vice-chairman of Clitheroe Old Peo­


ple’s Welfare Committee, said: “We have a lot of hou­ sebound people who rarely get out and believe we have brought a little extra happiness into their lives.”


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Pulled out in front of bus


A BILLINGTON driver who pulled out in front of a bus, causing a collision, then col l ided wi th a parked car, was fined £(>() by Clitheroe magistrates for driving without due care and attention.


P a s t u r e l a n d s Drive, admitted the offence, which happened at the junction of King Street, Clitheroe, and Railway


Lee Dewhurst (20), of J''-A •#!1 p :* y - ‘T - -1


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GISBURN AUCTION MART


PRICES


THERE were 51 newly-calved dairy’ cows and heifers forward at Gisburn Auction Mart on Thursday. First quality cows made to


£552 (average £504), second quality to £455 (£436). First quality heifers made to £540 (1511) and £452 (£445). Chief prices: Friesian cows


| are duj week


I to agi pond Clougl ton, hi agricul


opment | mittee to cons by Mr three I beauty


The


from J. Barnes made to £552 and £550 and Friesian heifers from T. Shutleworth £540 and £520. There were five in-calf dairy


cows and heifers forward. Cows due to calve June-July made to £530 (£500). Chief price was for a Friesian


View. In mitigation, the court


mendet County ment o it woul the eha


I t i: Mr 1


cow due in June from J. Harri­ son, which made £530. There were 105 store sheep


was told that Dewhurst realised the bus had right of way, but believed the driver had indicated for him to turn. He had begun the manoeuvre, but for some reason his car lost power and the bus had set off by the time he moved forward. The impact of the colli­


sion spun his car and it hit a parked vehicle. Dewhurst accepted that


MEMBERS of the Ribble Valley Vintage Club took to more modern transport for their treasure hunt. The 53 part icipants


Hunt for treasure


covered the 17-mile route, starting and finishing in Clitheroe and taking in Waddingto n, Bashal l Eaves and Hodder and Edisford Bridges. All ages took part in the


hunt, winners being Richard and Stephanie Dugdale, of Clitheroe, Stephen Wolfenden, of Bolton-by-Bowland, and Alan and Diane Kay, of Clitheroe.


THE promise of a warm welcome and excellent food in luxurious sur­ roundings awaits visi tors to the newly-refurbished Black Bull hotel in the picturesque v i l l a g e


o f


Single Chateau wines from the House of Moillard.


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Wishing Pam Gillespie continued success at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington GOOD WISHES FOR THE FUTURE


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W1NEWALL, COLNE. Tel. 863683.


Is pleased to have carried out the Paint­ ing and Decorating at the


BLACK BULL HOTEL, RIMINGTON.


Congratulations and Best wishes to Pam Gillespie


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'Congratulations to The Black Bull’


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Congratulations and best wishes to Pat Gillespie at the Black Bidl Hotel, Rimington


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Congratulations to the refurbished


BLACK BULL,


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The elegant dining room at the Black Bull


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Rimington. This famous hotel in


the beautiful Ribble Valley has been com­ pletely refurbished and decorated, with


Warm welcome—and H a taste of fine cuisine


Advertising feature by Sue Beggs


the accent on quality. The hotel now offers a


boasts a mouthwatering selection of dishes to suit every taste and offers a fine range of game. As well as the traditional and ever-popular s ta r te r s , there is venison sausage for something that little bit different. Game in season is fea­


wide selection of excellent food, p r e p a r e d by Claridges trained chef Graham Scholes. The a la carte menu


jugged hare. There is also a mixed grill with a differ­ ence, entitled “a game­ keeper’s breakfast.” The chicken Stroganoff


tured regularly as a main course, especially on the Saturday table d’hote menu, with Dickens’ pie — a tempting mix of steak, kidney and oysters — and


has proved popular, as has the carpet-bagger — steak stuffed with oysters. On offer, too, is a wide selec­ tion of fish dishes. To round off your meal,


is allowed in the restau­ rant. The linen napkins, fresh flowers, shining cut­ lery, crystal glasses and comfortable seating all make it rather special. No detail has been spared, with candlelight for that extra special touch. Connoisseurs of fine


there is a selection of fine puddings to complement your meal and complete your pleasure. Only the very best food


Claridgcs-trained chef Graham Scholcs


Ik


wine will not be disap­ pointed. The extensive wine cellar houses a wide selection of Single Chateau wines from the House of Moillard, including several premier cru. The restaurant, which is


tastefully decorated and furnished, is open all week, from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., with the exception of Sunday eve­ ning. On Sundays, there is a traditional luncheon and high teas are available from 4 to 5-30 p.m. The Black Bull also has an excellent function room


At the


MANAGING director of the Black Bull Hotel is Pam Gillespie,' who has helped create the new look and who came from the three-star Egon Ronay recommended Dun Cow Hotel at Dun- church, near Rugby, last December.


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We are pleased to supply the


BLACK BULL HOTEL, RIMINGTON, Best Wishes to Pam Gillespie


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THWAITES BITTER When you know what’s what.


A POPULAR evening of music at Bashall Hall, near Clitheroe, on Fri­ day, raised over £550 for NSPCC funds. The concert was given


by three talented young musicians presently stu­ dying at the Royal Acad­


emy of Music. One of them; Sarah


White (22), is a former pupil of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and a firm favourite with Rib­ ble Valley music lovers. At 10 she took up the


violin under the tuition of Josephine Robinson, of Clitheroe, and then


THE Black Bull’s pleasant lounge area has an attractive real fire to add extra warmth to the welcome awaiting visitors


For a great pint


and a really goodnight.


to suit every occasion, f r o m t h e o f f i c e get-together and annual dinners to events for organisations and clubs. Wedding receptions are the hotel’s special forte. Refurbished to the high­


est standards, it caters for up to 80 people and is self- contained, with its own entrance and bar. The Black Bull is a Free


the misjudgement and misunderstanding were his fault.


forward. Suffolk ewes with twin lambs made to £110, mule dim­ mer hoggs to £72, Suffolk X | gimmer hoggs to £54. T h e re were 154 calves


up th improv farm u ble, cl: plantin The


forward. First quality Friesian bulls made to £163 (£135), second quality to £106 (£84.25), heifers to £124 (£110.65) and £76 (£61.20), Hereford X bulls to £172 (£137.25) and £115 (£110.33). heifers to £112, , (£95.30) and £79 (£54.00).


£282 (£170.25), heifers to £178 (£157.75), Black Polly bulls to £135 (£125), heifers to £108 (£99), Limousin X bulls to £252 (£184.35) and £110 (£90.45), heif­ ers to £150 (£139.10) and £92 (£82). Simmental X bulls made to


Charolais X bulls made to COUN


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tection while ing twl a ss is l oppostj pond, which _ fre The


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£214 (£167), heifers to £96 (£88), Belgian Blue bulls to £285 (£252.50) and heifers to £155 (£146). Weaned calves: Friesian bulls


made to £245, beef X bulls averaged £182 and made to £152 (£149), heifers made to £225 (£177.30) and £130 (£115.30). There were 538 cattle, includ­


ing 112 steers and heifers, 217 young bulls, 209 cast cows, 1,094 sheep, including 912 lambs. 26 hoggs ami 156 cast sheep forward in the fatstock


section. Young bulls: Light made to


130.2p (114.6p), medium to 133.2p (116.2p), others to 105.2p


(98.5p). Steers and heifers: Light


steers made to 123.2p (102.2p), medium to 125.8p (105.8p), light heifers to 118.8p (102.9p), medium to 112.2p (101.4p),


heavy to 94.8p (94.5p). Uncertified light steers made


to 102.2p (98.7p), medium to 97.8p (90.8p), heavy averaged 102.2p. Uncertified light heifers made to 98.8p (92p), medium to 102.8p (96.8p), heavy to 99.8p (90.2p). Cows and bulls: Grade one |


cows made to 84p (77.3p), grade two to 78.2p (71.6p), grade three to 68.2p (61.2p), grazing


bulls to 74.8p (68.Ip), mature bulls to 89.2p(79.4p). Sheep: Standard lambs made i


Mr D: was i attrac woodl Fillini would of the dent [ dons,I ObJ


come dent Pendl Ribbl whic| any I in th(l


THI1 Pencl over I All


take! caus and


earll T hi


to 240p (226.3p), medium to I 228.5p (220.5p), heavy to 203.5p [


(203p), hoggs to 194p (lo7p), shearlings to 154p (137.8p). [ Haif-breo ew’es made to £39.60 [ (£32.55), homed ewes to £26.60 | (£22) and rams to £48 (£40.20).


Domino night


FORTY members of Clitheroe Ladies’ NFU| met at the Parkers’ Arms, Newton, for a domino evening.


Pinder and Mrs E. Kay- andl ley, with Mrs M. Holden I favtl winning the consolation! you|


Winners were Mrs I.


prize. At a short business


me e t in g before play started, members were reminded of the disco for members’ families to be held in Bashall Eaves vil­ lage hall on August 6th.


be an evening at the Dolls ga House Museum, Ribches-1 ha ter, followed by supper at th the Black Bull.


The next meeting will


House, selling Thwaites’ excellent traditional ales and Bass’s wide selection of good beers. Meals are also available


in the bar, where there is a welcoming open fire.


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