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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


BUMPER CHEQUE FOR NEEDY CHILDREN | Sporting decision deferred


the conference in Preston were the Ribble Valley Council’s Health and Housing Officer, Mr Dave Morris, and chairman of the Public Works and Health Committee, Coun.


H a r ry W a d d in g to n (Gisburn).


a more co-ordinated approach to the problem,” he said. “As well as locat­ ing particular blackspots, it is hoped there will be more emphasis placed on schools educating people about their responsibilities to the environment.”


cise had been very useful and was confident it would help to improve the situation. “It promises to produce


Barn dwelling


THE c o n v e r s io n of Saunders Raike Barn, Chipping, to a dwelling, with the erection of a dou ble garage, has been approved by the Ribble Valley Council’s Devel­ opment Sub-committee.


Mr Morris felt the exer­


conference called upon the County Council to launch a co-ordinated attack on the litter problem by forming a working party. Its mem­ bers would include repre­ sentatives of district and parish councils, voluntary organisations, schools and colleges. Among the delegates at


THE Ribble Valley looks set to benefit from a coun t y w i d e a n t i - 1 i 11 e l campaign. A “Tidy up Lancashire"


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial),I


Recreation and Leisure Committee chairman Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg (Wiswell) during a discus­ sion on dual use of school buildings as evening time sports centres.


ciation claimed that the local authority could solve the problem by supporting a proposal for a sports hall at Roefield Barn, instead of ploughing money intu Ribblesdale School to pro­ vide sporting activities outside schooltime. Ribble Valley Mayor.


Coun. Les Nevett (Grinil- leton) said the Association should forward detailed plans of the sports hall project at Roefield.


‘Pooper scooper’ plan


THE idea of introducing pooper scoopers” to clear


Michael Jackson, is pre­ paring a detailed report on the idea of introducing bylaws in the borough’s


up dog waste is being looked at by the Ribble Valley Council. Chief executive, Mr


have provided scoops and bins for owners to do their own cleaning up after their pets, with fines where they do not comply.


parks and open spaces requiring dog owners to remove faeces left by their pets. Projects in pilot areas


WHILE improving their knowledge of the British Isles, children at Edisford County Primary School raised £938 for needy children.


the bumper cheque was presented to NSPCC repre sentative Mrs Anne Swarbrick.


On the last day of term, proud pupils watched as


which entailed placing “missing towns” on a specially printed sheet.


The money was raised through it sponsored game


rounded by Edisford pupils with two, Garth Heth- erington, left and Diane Williams, presenting the huge cheque.


(Jur picture shows Mrs Swarbrick, centre sur­


until we have the full details before us,” he said.


“We can’t do anything


Children at risk as demolition work is delayed


RE-HOUSING problems are causing delays to the demolition of derelict homes, councillors were told.


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I tenants. Deputy Planning and Technical officer Mr Mal­ colm Walker said the problems had been unfore­ seeable, but the council was dealing with the mat­ ter as quickly as possible Coun. Eric Braeewell


| playing in the area. “Young people cannot


(Clitheroe) said there was a great deal of concern about the risk to children


I stood the demolition con­ tractor was not from the Clitheroe area and there­ fore was difficult to con­ tact when houses became empty.


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[WINNERS of the duplicate (game at Clitheroe Bridge Club I were: NS Mrs I'. Wilson and Mr I Hjgson, Mrs J. Wilson and Mrs | Ainsworth. EW Mrs Edmond- I son and Mrs Ormiston, Mrs I Bingham and Mrs Ulenkinship.


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| houses. “There are some resi-


I other side are empty. I’m sure they could easily have been demolished.’’


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I were: NS Mr Patten and Mr Webster, Mr Garner and Mr Pitts. EW Mrs Holden and Mr ; Wolstenholme, Mr Bailey and | Miss Teller.


Winners on Thursday1 night R.K.A. Triathlon Slaughtered


CRUEL thieves captured a lamb at Upbrooks Farm, Clitheroe, and killed, skinned and butchered it on the spot last week. The lamb was worth


about £50 and the town's police are investigating.


| August 17th. A maximum of 90 competitors will


[ s t a r t the e v ent on October 11th, and once again the Ribblc Valley Mayor’s Charity wi l l benefit from sponsorship.


CLOSING date for the annual Ribble Valley “Roebok” Triathlon is


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I The temptation to bid two I snades should be resisted and those who did bill this were duly punished, due to the bad split of


I east-west was when one north- j south pair played in three no


was two clubs, making nine tricks, while the best score for


| four card suit, with at least as I many hearts as clubs. South should pass this as the hand should play well to two clubs, as it will be possible to ruff hearts with the small clubs.


I he does not have the other I major suit and his partner has ! passed. North is correct to rc-bid two dubs, as this shows at least a


East should not double the opening bid, as he is too weak,


wore m in t co lo u red dres ses of watermark satin with green floral headdresses and carried matching bouquets.- Clare and Leanne wore crystal embossed satin dresses in mint and white with bands of green and white ribbon in their hair and carried baskets of mint and white silk flowers.


Townley and Leanne McAllister. Yolanda and Joanne


in The Kiosk, Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, after which the couple left for a honeymoon in Bourne­ mouth. They are to live in West View, Clitheroe. Photograph: John Barry


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bride’s nephew, Master Chris topher Townley. Best man was Mr Frank Lofthouse, the brid e­ groom’s brother-in-law. Mr Steven Hartley was the groomsman and Mr Paul Lofthouse the usher. The reception was held


The pageboy was the


the bride’s sister, Yolanda Townley, the bridegroom’s niece, Joanne Lofthouse, the bride’s niece, Clare


brother-in-law, Mr Gary Townley, the bride wore a gown of white milano satin, the overskirt edged with lace and satin ribbon. Her headdress of green and white silk flowers secured a scallop edged lace veil. She carried a bouquet of green and white silk flowers. The bridesmaids were


West End, Oswaldtwistle. Given away by her


tant at the hospital, is the daughter of Mrs Judith Byrne, of Percy Street,


maintenance assistant, is the only son of Mr Waiter Brayshaw, of West View, Clitheroe, and the late Mrs Edith Brayshaw. The bride, a shop assis­


Hospital, John Brayshaw and Karen Byrne were married at Westbury Gar­ dens United Reformed Church, Blackburn. The bridegroom, a


Employees at Broekhall


be watched all the time They are getting among the dereliction and injur­ ing themselves. The place is not only an eyesore but also a danger.” He added that he under-


I Council’s Housing Com­ mittee heard that the demolition of 42 Orlit houses in Carlton Place and Highfield Road was behind schedule because of difficulties in re-housing


The Ribble Valley


we had not got all the houses emptied. We’ve not been able to re-house peo- p le a s q u i c k ly as expected.”


Coun. Bill Fleming said there was a problem in that the contractor was not local. “He left the site because


Committee chairman WIND0S pensioner


hoaxers rob


Cruel


make good the damage and the pensioner left her front door unlocked to accompany him round the back.


new H o o v e r Ju n io r vacuum cleaner, an oval cameo ring in ivory on amber, a three-diamond engagement ring, a pair of gold earrings and £145 cash. Clitheroe police are


Items taken included a


warning all elderly people to be on the alert for simi­ lar hoaxes.


| Fascinating tale of old boundaries


described his research into Clitheroe boundary stones of which 11 of the original 34 have been found and identified. He was thanked by Mr Frank Rushton.


Pupils run for the needy


sponsored run during their sports day and raised £14 as p a r t of a national appeal.


juniors managed five laps of the school playing fields, and headmaster MrJ. B. Monaghan said he was delighted with pupils' response.


Some of th e older


taking part in a drive to com b a t h u n g e r and poverty.


Schools nationwide are


Redeveloping shop


[ at 10-12 Castle Street, Clitheroe.


consent has been granted by the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-committee for the extension of premises at the back and redevelop­ ment of the existing shop


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TWENTY pupils of Thor- neyholme RC School, Dunsop Bridge, have done their bit to help children in need all over the world. The youngsters held a


extended in 1307 and in 1780 the Rev. T. Wilson, then headmaster of the G ram m a r School, is recorded as saying they then covered over 10 miles. In those days the boundaries were walked every Shrove Tuesday, a tradition which ceased around 1834. Mr A insworth also


sa id , the boundaries extended from the Castle to the Parish Church and covered no more than one- and-a-half miles compared to today’s 25 miles plus. The boundaries were


MEMBERS of Clitheroe and District Probus Club were fascinated by Mr Cyril Ainsworth’s intrigu­ ing story of his researches in to old C l i th e ro e boundaries. In Norman times, he


her yard wall the previous evening. He said he wanted to


day, a man knocked on the door of a house in Chat- burn Road, Clitheroe, and told the elderly resident he had crashed his car into


A CRUEL thief enticed a 72-year-old woman out of her house with a cock-and- bull story while his accom­ plice sneaked in and stole property worth £465. At about 10 a.m. on Fri­


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