Clitheroe Advertiser Times


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Call to scrap Edisford


fence plan


CONTROVERSIAL plans to fence off a Clitheroe river­ side beauty spot will be discussed in depth by the Ribble Valley Council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee on September 1st.


bers agreed to go ahead and study a detailed scheme being drawn up by Lanca­ shire County Council — despite further pleas from colleagues that the idea to erect a


Committee mem­


fence along the river- b a n k a t E d i s f o r d


up a storm of protest from Clitheroe councillors, who point out that Ribble Val- iey people have been enjoying walks along the river for many years.


should be scrapped. The issue has whipped


fence came from the Cara­ van and Camping Club, which wants the fence to provide more privacy for site users and improve security.


The reques t for the .As the Scanner Appeal soars to a magnificent £45,000


report on the scheme at a meeting of the Recreation and Leisure Committee, Coun. Jack Carr (Billing- ton) called for discussions about it to go no further.


But, during a progress


s c h em e s h o u ld be scrapped, telling col­ leagues: “1 represent the ratepayers, not the tour­ ists. We have been given no evidence of people’s caravans being broken into and I can’t see the justifi­ cation in putting up a fence.”


H e s a id t h e f e n c e


(Clitheroe), the joint organiser of a petition for


Coun. Barrie Parker


townfolk opposed to the project, backed Coun. Carr’s demand. He said that all of the Clitheroe


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Matterhorn challenge for mum


LOCAL mother-of-three Mrs Sarah Waterhouse is deter­ mined to scale new heights for the Scanner Appeal— right to the summit of the Matterhorn.


decided to make the mammoth mountain trek to fulfil a life­ time’s ambition to fol­ low in the footsteps of her father, former Clitheroe Golf Club president Mr John Southern, who con­ quered the 14,780ft. peak at the age of 23.


S h e r e c e n t l y


Mrs Waterhouse, of Rake Bottom, Read, is being joined by son Edward (20) on the climb.


Now twice that age, a t te m p ti n g


present at Sandhurst, who came up with the sugges­ tion of turning it into a sponsored climb, which surely must “peak” the many wonderful ideas already dreamt up by Rib­ ble Valley people to raise cash for the fund. “We reckon we will


And it was Edward, at


actually be climbing about 10,000ft. We will have guides and will have to climb three smaller moun­ tains with them when we first arrive at Zermatt to prove we are capable of


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CLITHEROE’S his­ toric role in the development of the jet engine is being recorded by the R o tary Club of Ribblesdale. And the club is


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facts about the jet engine is one of the projects being under- tak en , and it is hoped to place a p laq u e comme- morating the his­ toric meeting at the


experiences. The collating of


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help should contact Rtn Roger Hirst, of 24 Ennerdale Road, Clitheroe, who is Parks Superinten­ dent for the Ribble Valley .Council.


Swan and Royal, Clithcroe, which led to Rolls Royce tak­ ing over factories in Clitheroe and Bar- noldswick in 1943. Anyone who can


Matterhorn.” Edward studied micro­


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biology and bio-chemistry at Bristol University and now hopes to be accepted for a short-term regular commission in the Army.


concern of Southern, Jobling and Ashworth in ‘ Burnley, Mrs Waterhouse has been quietly training for her attempt. In June, she spent a week in the Lake District with her


enjoys walking and moun­ tain climbing and is rea­ sonably confident that, weather permitting, they will reach the summit. Employed in the family


Like his mother, he HER sights firmly set on the Matterhorn, Mrs Sarah Waterhouse with pictures of the daunting peak


have got to do,” she says. “I must do it before I am 50 and, with three chil­ dren, this is the first chance I have had. A lot depends on the weather, and the end of the summer months should be the best time for the attempt.” If the weather condi­


husband, John.At present Scafell Pike, at 3,210ft., is the highest mountain she has climbed. “I think it is something I


t io n s a re good, Mrs Waterhouse estimates the climb taking seven hours


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javelin in Vienna. Jacqueline (16) enjoyed consistent record-breaking


TALENTED Ribble Valley athlete Jacque­ l ine Mont gome r y struck gold with her


metres she broke the pre­ vious games record of 38 metres and won this year's javelin event by a clear 4 metres. She was taking part in


throws while competing in the European Catholic Student Games. With a best of 39.14


part in the Great Britain team’s success, with Josef and Joanne impressing the selectors as they helped the swimming team secure an overall win. Eight countries com­


the Games with two other pupils from St Augustine’s RC School, Billington, swimmers Josef Magee and Joanna Waterworth. All three played their


peted in what Jacqueline described as “tough, but friendly games”. The Lancashire Schools


on the ascent and the return journey five hours. “We will stay overnight


in a mountain hut and start our climb at dawn,” she adds. Her husband, and the


attract sponsors at dona­ tions per 1,000ft. Forms are available


rest of the family, Charles (22) and Lucy (17), have given their full support to the venture and along with friends will eagerly await n e w s o f t h e p a i r ’ progress. The intrepid duo hope to


from the family in Read and from the “Advertiser and Times” office.


JACQUELINE STRIKES GOLD


Council relents


on store parking


A JUBILANT Jacqueline Montgomery, and her sister, Joanna, with the prized gold medal.


Women’s Royal Air Force in October. Proud parents John and


Josef


record holder for the jave­ lin and a Hyndburn Ath­ letic Club member, Jaque- line hopes to pursue a career in telecommunica­ t io n s and is looking forward to joining the


javelin throwing for the last two years, she hopes to carry on throwing in competitions and, hope­ fully break more records. All three competitors


Avenue, Whalley — the girls’ captain of Clitheroe Dolphins, was sponsored


a r r iv e d home a t the weekend. Joanna, of Kingsmill


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Anne Montgomery of Woodhead Road, Read and sisters Joanna (17) and Helen (10) were under­ standably “over the moon” when Jacqueline tele­ phoned last week to report her success. Concentrating on her


by the Marsden Building gratitude of all three when Society in Clitheroe, and he telephoned our office part of 16-year-old Josefs this week to say “a big costs were met by his thank you” to all the local people who contributed towards the costs. “It was the chance of a


press officer was only pre­ pared to .say that discus­ sions were still taking place between the super­ market chain and the Rib­ ble Valley Council.


Tesco was still remaining silent on its future plans for Clitheroe. On Wednesday, a Tesco


Joanna


. when the Games take place in Belgium and I would love to do so.” Josef has begun a sports


lifetime. I gained two fourth places in relays and overall we won the swim­ ming. I was asked if I wanted to represent Great Britain again next year


c o u s in 11-y e a r -o ld a job in a sports centre. Michaela Martin with a Joanna is awaiting the sponsored run, and local results of her nine O-levels organisations.


Jo sef expressed the future. before deciding on her '■ y


and leisure course in Pres­ ton and is now looking for


Mayor at garden party


den party at Buckingham Palace with two other Rib­ ble Valley representatives — Chipping Coun. William Bowker and his wife Rosemary.


RIBBLE Valley Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. Les­ lie and Mrs Eileen Nevett, left Clitheroe earlier this week for a Royal garden larty and a tour of the House of Commons. They attended the garr


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Paul Timson said after­ wards that councillors had reached their decision “begrudgingly”. However, this week


ing a private session, members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Devel opment Sub-committee relented on the issue, giv­ ing Tesco absolute control over ear parking at the new store. Borough Solicitor'Mr


initial agreement in which Hillards was prepared to let Ribble Valley Council enforce parking restric­ tions before the takeover earlier this year by Teseo. On Tuesday night, dur­


wanted absolute control of car parking for the pro posed 130-space area on the Duck Street — Well gate site. This went against an


by the news that Tesco was holding out after hearing that Ribble Valley Council wanted control of car parking arrangements at the new store along similar lines to those at Booths. Tesco, we understand,


RUMOURS are rife in Clitheroe that the £2m Tesco supermarket devel­ opment could fall through. The rumours were fired


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RE-OPENS AFTER HOLIDAYS - JULY 27th


By ALAN BARNES


Town Council members — several of whom also s e rv e d on th e local authority — had voted against the fence.


leagues that the petition contained over 500 signa­ tures, and that “feelings were quite high”.


Coun. Parker told col­


sure Committee also allowed a non-member, Coun. Ian Brown (Clith­ eroe), to address the meeting.


The Recreation and Lei­


to reconsider, telling coun­ cillors, “I t’s a matter of great public concern.”


He urged the committee


Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg (Wiswell) said that the matter would be fully dis­ cussed once the plans were available.


Committee chairman


WHILE many outdoor events were washed out by the rain at the weekend, not everybody minded


mind once in receipt of the plans.


she could understand their concern, but that the com­ mittee would make up its


She told colleagues that


pool was busier than usual and there was no short­ age of things to do.


decided to stay at home for Clilheroc holidays were smiling. With so much rain pouring down outside, the


getting wet. Down at Edisford Pool local people who had


Holiday attractions include sessions for senior citizens, mums and water babies, ladies’ nights and


August- when the pool reaches the busiest time of


inflatable and octopus sessions for the youngsters. Manager Mr David Phillips, with an eye to


the year, said: “We cater for all ages and arc always trying something different.” Picture: Wish you were here. Laughs and splashes in the water.


THURSDAY, JULY 23rd, 1987


No. 5,272 Prinp 9 ? n


THE clamp wet we a the r which greeted the start of the Clitheroe holiday fortnight led to a surge in last-minute holi­ day bookings. Tr a v e l a g en ts


reported brisk busi­ ness, with the Medi­ terranean hotspots top of the list.


vices, Spain and Greece were the most popular destinations, although many Clitheroe holiday­


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A splashing start to the Wakes fortnight


Holidaymakers escape to the sunshine


for last-minute “ seats only”.


Clitheroe Travel Agency, where a spokesman said staff had been "exceed­ ingly busy”. Most of the cut-price holiday offers had gone and customers were having to make on the spot decisions to obtain a booking.


It was a similar story at


trips are as popular as ever, with the Hodder Group reporting business “quite busy”.


Coach tours and day


of Evesham and the Cots- wolds are attracting high bookings, along with Dur­ ham and Beamish, Chats-


Days away to the Vale


worth House and the time- served favourites nearer


home — Blackpool, Flee­ twood, Southport and Morecambe.


in the Ribble Valley there is no shortage of things to do. The Tourist Informa­ tion office in Clitheroe is open throughout the holi­ day with details of places to go and events locally and nationally.


For those happy to stay


buses are back on the road en route to Longridgc Sports Centre. The Clith­ eroe bus leaves the York Street lay-by every Tues­ day until August 25th, at 1-15 p.m. The Wlial- ley/Mellor bus leaves Whalley at 9-45 a.m. every Tuesday and the cost is just £1, including return fare and admission.


The popular summer fun


there is a special offer with buses running from Read, Simonstone, Sabden and Whalley every Tues­ day until August 25th. The all inclusive price is £2 adult and £1 children, including the return bus fare and pool admission.


At Ribblesdale Pool


and Whalley are open as usual. At the latter, staff have organised a summer reading club for children and more details can be obtained from the library. Clitheroe’s Civic Hall


Cinema is closed unti l Monday.


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