10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 7th, liiSS


JANUARY BED SALE


JANUARY 8th AND ALL WEEK


At Prestige we stock the largest selection of upmarket quality beds and mattresses. Our showrooms arc 3 times larger than any of our competitors (8,000 sq. ft.) and is the oldest shop in Lancashire built 1702.


Over 100 on display by leading manufacturers including Relyon, Rest Assured, Vi-Spring, Myers, Staples, Slumberland, Sleepeezee.


We’ll quote you for any make. Same day delivery guaranteed


You'll be hard pressed to bent our prices. P R IC E PROMISE


If you find any item currently advertised and in stock at a lower price in any other showroom we will beat the price on the spot.


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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE HOPES 1


CHURCH UNITY IS HIS AIM


The Rev David Woodhouse, Chairman, Ribble Valley Church Council


PERHAPS over Christ­ mas you sang the familiar words “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight?” What are your hopes and


will deeply affect school life in the Ribble Valley. I hope it will have a strong Christian content to chal­ lenge secular and human­ istic attitudes in our coun­ try and lead children to recognise the dangers of materialism and greed. Many families face


fears for 1988? The new Education Bill


$1 CLITHEUOE Mayor Coun. James McGhie celebrates Christmas in the old Mayor’s l*arlour lor the last time. ?


Community ?5 years


IN my second year of office as Mayor, as the fes­ tive season approached, the Mayoress and I looked forward to our visits going to hospitals, sheltered accommodation and resi­ dential homes. At these, places one felt the real message of Christmas was being expressed. Going into the New Year my hopes for the


town are: • A greater input by


the borough and county councils to improve street


Mayor’s dreams for the future


Coun. James McGhie, Mayor of Clitheroe


cleaning to a standard we had a few years ago. O An arts centre on the


old Auction Mart site that would encourage people from the Ribble Valley


and beyond to visit our town, rather than having to travel elsewhere for the facilities.


0 Money spent on dilap­ idated primary school


buildings in the town which seem to have been


forgotten about while many other building pro­


grammes are going ahead. • A continued effort to


help the youth of the town as we have over the last 12 months. These are my wishes


opportunity on behalf of us both to thank everyone who contributed to the Mayor’s Welfare Fund and all the organisations who assisted in the distribution of parcels to the elderly, as well as the townspeo­ ple. We wish you all a prosperous New Year.


(perhaps dreams) for Clitheroe 1988. Finally, may I take this


dreadful conflict caused by debt, job promotion — which means frequent moving house — and family break-up. At every level I hope we will strengthen family life. David Alton’s Abortion


Bill is controversial, but I hope that with compassion and positive care for everyone it succeeds and human life is treasured. Some young people are


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IT comes as no surprise t me or, I suspect, an other resident of the Ril ble Valley, to read report w r i t te n by cminen experts telling the worl that our Borough is a mo: desirable place in which I live and work and a n u suitable location in wide to establish new bushier enterprises. The people and the bus


ness and commercial act vities of the area who liav helped to create thi “other Eden” have bee singing its praises lou and long. Nevertheless, gives a sense of satisfai tion to see what we accc| as normal being reporti in the prestigious Surnla Press in somewhat glov ing terms. But let us not becon


homeless, others die tragi­ cally in accidents and tne elderly are so lonely. I hope we can care more for them. My greatest hope con­


too self-congratulatory; v do not live in a perfei world and there is much I be done if we are to mail tain and even improve tl quality of life in our area. As I pass the halfwa


joy and personal help of Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today and for ever.


cerns the local churches’ covenant to worship, wit­ ness and work together. At a special service on Good Friday the covenant will be signed by the church leaders. For 1988 I wish you the


CAPTURED getting into the festive spirit is the Rev. David Woodhouse, of St James’s Church, Clitheroe. in the run-up to the Church’s busiest time of year.


Exciting projects for the area


Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade Roland H. Hailwood, President, Wilkinson Sword


Medium Anvil Pruner (800135)


nskmtmaaojp Abrus Atuval 3-Way Ladder Castalia


Monobloc Sink Mixer White, brown, beige, red or grey


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TAK1NG Ml* Mr I Lambeth


Woodpax Prepared Softwood 22mm x 150mm x 2.- Bundle of 5


1987 has brought plenty tragedy and misfortun The capsizing of the He aid of Free Enterpris the fire at Kings Cross, n uni her of ap p a l" motorway accidents, tl hurricane that swept tl South East of England ai the horrors of Hungerfoi and Enniskillen will le;r it a y e a r not easi 1 forgotten. We in Lancashire ha'


Budget White 4-Drawer Chest


Bosch Two-Heat Paintstrippcr PHG 490/2


Crown “Living Textures’' White Blown Vinyl


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Coloroll "Carouse!" Wallpaper


Payless High Gloss Brilliant White 2.5 litres


.HALF PRICE


Payless Vinyl Emulsion Matt or Silk Brilliant White 2.5 litres


Micromark Outdoor Wall Light with Glass Top


Pine Shelf Kits 2 'x S' Pack of 2


Ceramic Character Table Lamp


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Deluxe Sapele Veneered Flush Door, 78" x 30"


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CHAMBER of Trade president Roland Hailwood is light on the town’s Christmas festivities.


REPRESENTING a non- strength; we have con- political, non sectarian stant liaison with police body is not easy because, local a u th o r i t ie s and although the aims of the representation on many Chamber are fairly well bodies where our views defined, different mem- are aired,


Oaklea


Honeycomb Floor Mat


24H .Pcrown Polytex LUSTV^


Superwhite 5 litres


Crown Plus Two


Non-Drip or Liquid Gloss Pure Brilliant White I litre


Maestro Video Unit Mahogany-effect finish


■ ONLY PAYLESS DIY HAS THE PAYLESS PROMISE


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Maestro Small Bookcase Teak or Mahogany- effect finish


bers colour these aims 1988 will bring new ehal- w i t h t h e i r persuasions.


x 14" moves from strength to forward with our shop cri- However, the Chamber crime will be carried


No snow! But skiers carry on regardless


THE lack of snow in many winter resorts abroad has not led to holiday cancellations irom Ribble Valley ski enthusiasts.


skiers have continued with their travel arrangements, prepared to make the best of whatever weather con­ ditions they find.


In optimistic mood, local


SCOTT PARK


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have turned to golf and tennis as the lower Alpine slopes in Switzerland, France and Tyrolean resorts in Austria remain bare of snow with unsea- sonal warm weather.


Many holidaymakers THE HOME OF BUILDING MATERIALS


Reductions relate to the price at which goods have been offered for sale by Payless DIY lo r 28 consecutive days In the last 6 months and at which they have been sold at our Croydon. Purtey Way Superstore. All prices include VAT. Ollets must end 31st January 1988 and are subject to availability The majority o f products are available from all stores, please telephone to check before travelling.


Altliam’s Travel Agents said there had been few inquiries about ski holi­ days, but bookings were going well for resorts such as the Canaries. Surpris­ ingly there had been no cancellations, as people having booked ski holidays


A s p o k e sm a n fo r


Agency the story was similar. A spokesman said th a t people who had booked holidays were covered by snow guaran­ tees and therefore provi­


were going ahead. At Clitheroe Travel


comes around half-term in February. If there is no


sion was made for lack of snow. “The main ski season


change in the snow situa­ tion, there could be prob­ lems, but not yet.


of snow early in the season to put a base down, but once it starts snowing in these resorts it soon builds up. As yet there has been no adverse effect.”


“Skiers usually like a lot


o wn lenges in several fields, The constant fight against


pictured throwing a little


mewatch giving early warning of shop thieves and fraudsters.


front there are many areas we are keeping under con­ stant review; the Duck Street site and the future of King Lane particularly. We look forward with interest and expectation to the public consultation on the Auction Mart site feasibility study to be held in the New Year.


On the development


we are giving our full attention is Ribble Valley Rail’s campaign for rein­ statement of rail services. All these projects offer


Another area to which


the Ribble Valley and the way they are handled is so important to their success and consequent benefit to the community.


exciting developments for the people of Clithcroe and


agree with what we do, but I can assure you we think long and hard and try to decide what will help us and tl?e commu­ nity, because if you pros­ per, then we prosper.


You may not always


Our Christmas lights, which we tru s t you' all


enjoyed, came with the help of the Ribble Valley


Borough Council and we hope it set off the festive season well. The sparkle that it gave to Christmas now needs to carry into 198S to make it another great milestone in the his­ tory of our beautiful and historic town and district. yoPeace and prosperity to


u all. M


escaped most of these te rible events and many us in Ribble Valley will I counting our blessing and rightly so. But th does not mean that ' have been unaware unconcerned about even which have not happern close to us. One has only to look


the marvellous work do by charitable bodies Ribble Valley, chariti with concerns far beyoi our own doorsteps and n only in Britain but oyi seas, to know that this not the case. All those who ha-


given support to volunta bodies, wanting to he the unfortunate in our in society and those sufferi from poverty, sickness a famine abroad, can proud of what they ha done. Another General Eli


tion is past and done w: and as 19S7 draws to close 1 must express l gratitude to the electors Ribble Valley for aliowi me to remain their Me her of Parliament. It has been an exciti year for me, not least a:


result of being given n responsibilities in Govei ment, and I thank all tin who have given me si port in carrying out i work in London and hi


in the constituency. 19SS will no doubt bri


its share of problems a many challenges. The will’ be much politii debate, but there will much that all of us, wh ever our political pers sion, will be able to together. I look forward 19SS with confidence, si that we can achieve mu and I wish all my consti ents a happy and prosp ous New Year.


P ool break-i


POLICE believe that young person was respi sible for a break-in at t Ribblesdale Pool, Cli croc, over Christnu Someone threw a lar stone through a wind'


point of my Mayoral ye: and look ahead into 198! what do I look forward U I believe that there are number of exciting tiling which will take place du


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