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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


EDITORIAL........... ....TEL. CLITHEROE 22324


CLITHEROE’S new auction mart — a dream come true for the local farming commu­ nity — will be open for business in just over two months.


The doors open on April 29th, followed by an official cere-' mony in August.


Clitheroe Auction Mart’s


' anyone finding the prop­ erty is asked to contact the police immediately (Blackburn 51212).


SEEKING DRIVER


would like to trace the driver of a silver-coloured Mitsubishi Shogun which was involved in an acci­ dent with a Holton woman outside the Spread Eagle, Sawley. at -1 p.m. on Sunday. The driver of the Sho­


L ITH E R0 E police


gun, which was towing a t r a i l e r a t t h e t im e ,


stopped after the accident and spoke to the woman, then drove off. Mrs Susan


be a farmer, is asked to contact the police (Clith­ eroe 23818).


Hospital but was not detained. The driver, believed to


Little (32) was taken to A c c r i n ir t o n Viet o r i a


spokesman said that the drugs, which include anti­ depressants, could be dan­ gerous in the wrong hands. The drugs were in a black leather bag and


including a quantity of heroin, were stolen in an overnight raid on the ear outside the doctor’s home. A B l a c k b u r n Cl I)


drugs were stolen from doctors car in Langho. The Class A drugs,


POLICE have issued warning after dangerous


Theft of drugs


The document will be debated behind closed doors as councillors decide whether the con­ tents are appropriate for full public consultation.


The specially commis­ sioned c o n su l tan ts ’ report on its future role is to be discussed by Kibble Valley council­ lors at next Thursday's planning meeting.


move to the spacious new Ribblesdale Centre at Salthill comes as con­ troversy rages over the future use of its present town centre site.


Finishing touches are now being put to the new . mart, whicli dominates


the entrance to the S a l t h i l l


I n d u s t r i a l


Built with the help of a substantial grant from the European Agricul­ tu ra l Guidance and Guarantee Fund, the


Chance to take bite at the. Big Apple


i n c l u d e s h o te l accomm od ation , transport to and from airports, and, i 1. is hoped, tickets to see the highly-suc- ccssful show “Phan­ tom of the Opera.” The raffle offer


was decided on by the Heritage Fayrc committee instead of printing and putting on sale brochures at 50pcach. Instead, special


THE fantastic offer of a weekend in New York for two people is the prize in a super raffle; being, organised to pro­ mote th is y ea r ’s Clitheroe Heritage Fay re. T he we e k e n d


' Me C a r t h y a n d Stone.-


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expected to go on sale in three weeks and the draw is on July 1st.


T i c k e t s a r c


•the town’s heritage festival.-


the fourth, is on June 5th and pro-, vides the finale for


■ This year’s fayre,


sponsored by Well' Court developers


The prize is being


The seven-acre site has parking facilities for more than 100 vehicles with trailers and 25 stock wagons. Its open­ ing should significantly ease the congestion in Clitheroe town centre.


Estate.


To give the local agricul­ tural community a bet­ ter idea of what is in store, mart officials are planning a special open day, possibly on the Sunday before the first sale, scheduled for Fri­ day, April 2!)th.


site will be an agricul­ tural centre in the full sense and will contain all the services the farmer requires. From the win­ dows in the bar and cafeteria, farmers will be able to keep their eyes on progress in the ring below.


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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1988 No. 5,301


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Flaming start to heritage fun


THE first ox roast for more than half a century on Clith­ eroe’s Castle Field will give the Heritage Festival a flam­ ing start.


launch should set the scene for two weeks of fun and frolics for Clitheroe’s ambitious follow-up to the S00


T h e s p e c t a c u l a r


year. Marquees on the field will cater for up to 500


by Vivien Meath


people, with (lining and dancing to put the show


Round Tablers are joining forces with Kibble Valley Council to stage the ox


on (he road. Clitheroe I.ions and


“We .'thought^,wc would do something ' really, big to boost the event following the success of simi­ lar Concord trip raf­ fles. It certainly is a fantastic offer.”


programmes detail­ ing events will be handed out on the day. Raffle organiser Bill'-Barker said:


Brave Jean fights back to recovery


A CLITHEROE woman who recently underwent a second liver transplant is fighting her way up the long, slow road to recovery with the help of her loving family and friends.


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Situated at the rear of the building, near Health Centre (Good parking)


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helps run the Hire-it equipment s tore in Wellgate, was rushed to a specialist trans­ plant hospital in Bir­ mingham after being taken ill and has been t h e r e s i n c e N e w


Mrs Jean Lord, who


Year’s Eve. Her first eight-bour


by Rachel Collinson


transplant was a failure, her body rejecting the new organ, but the second operation has so far been a success, her new liver now working to the doc­ tors’ satisfaction. Said Jean’s businessman husband, Ken: “The doc-


block library plan fails


Legal bid to But appeal on the way


A RATEPAYER’S High Court bid to halt the sale of Clitheroe Town Council’s historic Moot Hall has failed.


the centre of the contro­ versy. Mr Kon Pickup, lias already lodged an appeal.


Undeterred, the man at


Mr Pickup, of Lingfield A v e n u e , C l i t h e r o e ,


Tile Strand for a judicial review of the town coun­ cil’s actions.


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offered for the hall by Lancashire County Coun­ cil to extend the town’s library represent less than its full value.


He believes the terms


accommodation across the road in a joint civic suite costing in the region of i'500.000.


is to leave its historic meeting place for new


rejected the advice of their solicitor and a surveyor, who have said that the terms offered by the county are not adequate. In doing so, Mr Pickup believes the council has acted beyond its powers.


Councillo rs h ave


application, Mr Justice Webster, of the Queen’s Bench Division, said there was not sufficient evidence that the town council could have disposed of its prem­ ises for any g re a te r consideration.'


Refusing Mr Pickup's y -»ai. ir W x T Otv *»*.«»<


IT was a day for everyone lo kick up their heels and join in the fun as Comic Relief look hold in the usually serene streets of the Kibble Valley.


amok. Pictured clowning around outside Clithcroe's


If you’ll pardon the expression, red noses ran


Victoria Hotel are (from (lie left) Mrs Norma Har­ wood, PC David Fish, Mrs Margaret Taylor, PC


Dave Allen and Mrs Marie Rostron. The ones in the wigs and silly trousers all work at the Victoria, and after a word of encouragement


bringing even brighter smiles to the faces of the colourful threesome. The full story — plus pictures — on Page 12.


Clitheroe Town Council


Clowning around for Comic Relief ■"■aaati


to his vigil at the hospital after a short break, and he and Jean are receiving every support from their son, Stephen (20), daugh­ ter Heather (18) and their many friends.


now walking with assis­ tance, and having physio­ therapy, and was due this week to go out for a car drive — her first venture outside the hospital. Ken lias now returned


tors won’t commit them­ selves at the moment, obviously, but they are very pleased with Jean’s progress. Her kidneys have begun to work again, which is another good sign. She’s come off dia­ lysis. Although she’s still very weak, she is getting back into the habit of eat­ ing, which isn’t as easy as it sounds after three or four weeks in a coma. Wo have to build her up.” He added that she is


roast and dance on May 21st and will again be organising the major event — the Heritage Fayre — oil June 5th. The Chamber of Trade


is to run from May 14th to June 1st and Town Trail local history walks are taking place on May 29th and June 1st, organised by members of Clitheroe Civic Society. Therc’s a special treat in


the Slaidburn Steam and Vintage Vehicle Display, which is to be staged on June 4th and 5th. The first of this year’s


s to re for Laurel and Hardy fans from all over the country with a two- day film festival organised in conjunction with the Grand Sheiks of the Northern Tent. Growing in popularity is


is hosting the animal Town Criers Competition and with more than 20 entries submitted, support is look­ ing good for the Bank Holiday Monday test of vocal strength. Clitheroe Music Festival


/.DEPUTYTownyClerk Brian "Mannings wants’, to {.hearifiyou'/hayeianevent-whichcanibeiheld “within the festivaPfortniKht.S/Ai .AVJ.'j'Tyt'


He snaps his way to top rally


photo success


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WADDINGTON mini J o h n Bro \v n h a s snapped his way to success by winning to p p h o t o g r a p h i e


wishing to hold events during the Festival are advised to contact deputy town clerk Mr Brian Man­ ning at the Kibble Valley Council Offices as soon as possible. Promotional literature, including post­ ers and leaflets, will be going out to information centres throughout the county.


tival has been provided by the overwhelming success of the li)8(i celebrations to mark the 800th anniver­ sary of Clitheroe Castle. Ttie organisers hope it will create major spin-offs for tourism, local chanties and community groups. Local organisations


s e r ie s of tra d i t io n a l English craft markets takes place on June 2nd, followed by one each mont h t h rough t o September. The impetus for the fes­


John Brown and his win­ ning picture


shows Mikael Ericsson his Lancia Delta HF 4WD on the Dvfi Forest stage in Wales.


by Toby Chapman


And brother Tim


this family does not end there, either. John's brother. Tim, is


gramme for last year fea­ tured some of bis work. Tlie rally connection in


from these game hoys in blue, they were off to collect over LI (III around the town’s pubs. A raffle on Saturday night took the total to 1133,


after he had completed a very successful season with Ford.


for five years in a job that takes him all over the world. This year the Rib- lile Valley's CM connection has grown, with Malcolm Wilson and local rally ace Ian Grindrod driving cars prepared by Tim and his team. GM signed Ian this year


currently in Sweden work­ ing as a mechanic for GM Dealersport in the World Rally Championship. Tim has been with GM


has been, taking rally pic­ tures in the British Isles for three years. The Isle of Man Manx Ral ly pro­


so impressed with the pic­ tures they offered John a contract to produce work regularly on a freelance basis. The winning picture also gained recognition in a similar competition run by “Motor" magazine, where John collected third prize. John, of Regent Street,


receives a Canon Sure Shot ful ly nut o m a t i c camera — and also a job. "Rally Car" bosses were


on John's pictures: "Tech­ nically good and demon strating a great amount of imagination. John had obviously thought about his location and angle, and without resorting to out landish techniques, he managed to keep his shots simple, while still captur­ ing a tmo s ph e r e and action." For coming first, lie


Tile magazine's verdict


lises in taking pictures of rally sport, entered the "Rally Car" magazine competition to find the best picture of the RAC Rally. The winning ent ry


prize. John (25), who specia­


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