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Drunk in charge of a bike


A POLICE officer saw drunken man fall over the top of his pedal cycle while trying to ride away, Clith­ eroe magistrates heard.


Highfield Road, Clitheroe, admitted being drunk in charge of the bike and was fined £40.


the officer saw Turner in Back Tower Hill, bleeding from cuts to his hands. He was covered in dried earth and gravel and his eyes were glazed.


The court was told that


gered four yards to his bike, but fell to the ground as he tried to push it.


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had set off to go to the Post Office, but met a friend and went for a drink and then went back to the friend's house. He said he was sorry it


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had happened. He had been out of trouble for two years.


Derek Turner (39), of


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A CARDIGAN spun from tiny fibres found on the stems of nettles was a major talking point at a day of dyeing, spinning and weaving, organised by the Craven and Pendle Taining Group. And although the 13


made into dyes by adding mordants, ie. fixatives, to b r in g o u t d i f f e r e n t colours.


types of wool available from various breeds of sheep.


They also looked at the


at which three ladies were beginners, but the others had previously had some experience. With six spin­ ning wheels in action, everyone had chance to go at least some way to mas­ tering the art, and it was of special interest to the participants who kept Angora goats.


Then came the spinning,


guild at Whalley, so they can follow it up if they want to.


enough in terest, from about 15 people, we cer­ tainly hope to hold another course."


time left for weaving, but the group was shown how to work a set-up for mak­ ing belts, and one brought along a small table-top loom. “ I f we can generate


“There wasn’t much


“Some were spinning by hand, using spindles, and the main thing was that everyone helped each other, sorting out prob­ lems together. “There is a spinning


Said Mrs Newhouse: L Heartless theft


HEARTLESS thieves stole a pint glass containing more than £30, collected for sick children by cus­


tomers at a Clitheroe pub. The collection was in lieu of flowers, in memory


was smashed and the glass was snatched from where it stood on the bar.


Police are investigating.


of pub regular Mr,Jimmy MacGregor. At about 4-30 a.m. on Saturday, a lounge window


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A new look for the Higher Trapp


THERE is a new look on the way for the Higher T r a p p H o t e l


his wife, Christine, have bought the 17-bedroom hotel in a £345,000 deal and now plan a major ren­ ovation to create a country house hotel atmosphere. With the tourism poten­


Simonstone. Mr Ken Fitzpatrick and


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tial now being recognised locally, the couple plan to provide conference facili- t i e s , am o n g o th e r services. “We want to make the


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Clitheroe 2232b (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


A FULL workload has built up for a recently- established Ribble Valley care scheme, which is now in need of extra volunteers.


Care scheme needs more volunteers


for the Carer,” the Cross­ roads Care Attendant Scheme provides a lifeline for those coping with physically or mentally dis­ abled relatives. This is achieved by sup­


With its motto "Caring


project is fully equipped, having received funding from the Social Services department. Now three more volun­


trained by staff at Clith­ eroe Hospital in such tech­ niques as how to bathe a


stroke victim and the cor­ rect method of lifting a disabled person. The scheme’s chairman, Mrs Beryl Cassidy, said:


“Things are going very well and the need for this service was proved very quickly. We are particu­ larly grateful to Clitheroe Hospital staff for their help with training." Many firm friendships


pop out for a hair-do, watch a football match, or enjoy a brief holiday — things that most other people take for granted. This means that rela­


have been established between volunteers and the families they help. Relatives are able to


bar more in keeping with the rest of the premises and plan to incorporate a re s tau ran t a re a ,” said Ken, who is 46. A more t r a d i t io n a l


tives, who before were barely able to cope on their own, are now able to enjoy fuller lives again thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated people.


appearance will be created and considerable rede­ corating is involved. Work on the bedrooms has already started. The business will be


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Thieves visit car park


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THIEVES broke into two cars at a car park on Whalley Road, Clitheroe.


sette player and speakers worth £220 from a Ford Granada. A bank book was taken from an Austin Ambassador, but it was later recovered from some nearby bushes.


Extra fun lined up for fete


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PATIENTS at Clitheroe Hospital have received the welcome gift of a video player from the Rotary Club of Clitheroe.


nurse manager, by Mr Roy Dewhurst, the immediate past-president of the Rotary Club.


ional charities during the year. They include Trinity Youth and Community Centre, the Lamcarn Appeal,


’ The player was presented to Mrs Elaine Swarbrick, the hospital-district


t U was just one or the gifts presented to some 20 local, national and interna- Cancer Research, Rocfield Leisure Centre, the Ribble Valley Crossroads Care


Attendant Scheme and the East Lancashire Hospice Daycare. In all well over £3,000 has been distributed.


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CALLING all artists! A competition is being run to design a logo for the West Bradford Village Hall Building Fund. A book token will


Green village fete, on August 14th, the best in its 28-year history.


attracting more people, and another new feature is that it will have a ear boot sale.


fete has only just paid for itself,” said fete committee member Mrs Kath Molyn- eux. “The idea of having a ear boot sale means that we could have a significant amount left to help char­ ity. We are hoping for a real money spinner.” The Rose Queen is local


“In previous years, the


bowling facilities in Hurst Green earlier this year means that the first tour­ nament in association with the fete will be held, and this is expected to prove a p a r t ic u la r ly po p u lar attraction. The e v e n t will be


girl Grace Stevenson, and her crowning will be a highlight of the afternoon. The opening of new


sent to B. Allison, 33 Westfield Drive, West Bradford, bv August 15th.


five-a-side football, a karate display, pony rides, and many children’s games and competitions.


opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Albert Atkinson, and the parade will start at 2 p.m. from the Eagle and Child. Other highlights include


They stole a stereo cas­


teers are needed, in addi­ tion to the present five, to cope with demand. Volunteers will be fully


based in premises in New Market Street, Clitheroe, has now been going for six months and is helping about 30 families from var­ ious parts of the Ribble Valley. The three-year pilot


plying a care attendant to take over the role of the carer for a few hours or much longer. The scheme, which is


A sports triumph for


Rotaract


RIBBLE Valley Rotaract members re tu rn e d to Clitheroe triumphant on Sunday after winning the annualdistrict sports. For six years, Penrith


football competition, Rib­ ble Valiev won 3-1 and now look forward to host­ ing the district sports next year.


war, volleyball, obstacle race and football and fin­ ished with a relay race which the Ribble Valley ‘ B ’ te am d rew with Kendal. Following a tie-break


Taxi limit


continues A REQUEST to remove a planning permission condi­ tion, limiting taxi hire acti­ vities to one car and a mini-bus, at 12 The Cres­ cent, Clitheroe, has been refused. It was felt that because


of the lack of [larking faci­ lities, an increase in the number of vehicles operat­ ing from the site would be


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tal to the character and amenities of the locality, and would lead to the parking of vehicles on the adjacent public highway. Also, it would lead to


development. This would be detrimen­


i n t e n s i v e


teams comprised D. Par­ kinson, P. England, S. Lord, M. Bryan, I. Par­ kinson, D. Brass, P. Wat­ son, A. Johnson, A. Bar­ ton, B. Hargreaves, M. Brass, L. Angus, L. Han­ son, C. Holdsworth, K. Bagot, M. Bagot, J. Lowe and M. Ruane. Events included tug-of-


Rotaract has dominated the event, held this year at Appleby in Westmor­ land Grammar School. Clitheroe’s ‘A’ and ‘B’


Clitheroe 2232b (Edi\


Served in Palestine


View, Clitheroe, was bi in Billington and educatl at Whalley. After leaving school


a stockman and caretal at an abattoir, and h worked for a time at Dai Dairies. Later he beca: a w a rc h o u sem a n Thornbers’ Mill, Clithen: and remained there in: retiring through ill Ilea about 15 years ago. He was a forme


member of the Centi Working Men’s Club. Mr Ward and his la


sons, four daughters al several grandchildren. A funeral service will


wife, Elsie, were marri in 1946 at Clitheroe Reg ter Office. He is survived by fi


held at Accrington tod: prior to cremation.


A call for realistic grants


GOVERNMENT plans I introduce student lo;| came under attack at! local meeting of the Soil and Liberal Democrat Party. Tlie meeting heard til


a survey by the Comnl tee of Vice-Chancellifl and Principals reveal that a student living! London had only £109 :| year to live on after pi ing for board and lodgil Outside London, studel were left with an aver:" of £3S0. Local education spokl


ceptable to permit devel­ opment that required the use of the public highway as a parking area.


People rally to sponsor cyclists


OUR story of the six men who are shortly off on a sponsored cycle ride in Northern Ireland to raise money to fight cancer has a ttra c ted in te re s t and promises of donations.


wife Pauline died after a brave battle with the dis­ ease, has been heartened by the response.


David Evans, whose A form has been passed


round Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, where five of the cyclists were pupils, and there have been various phone calls from people wanting to help:


sponsor them can ring Max Gardner (Blackburn 680341) or Ian Forrest (Whalley 822346).


mile, seven-day ride on August 13th.


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow. Hartleys, Church Street. Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m. Heyes, Moor Lane: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday "to Fri­ day until 6-30 p.m.


Video gift from Rotarians The men start their 350- Anyone else wishing to


on-street parking by at least one vehicle in con­ nection with the business and when all the vehicles were “at home” such [lark­ ing could spread across the front of adjacent proper­ ties. It was considered unac­


government should ral the student grant til more realistic level instil of forcing students j agree to loans.


Rubbish? Have it recycled


“HOLD on to your rul bish" is the message fnl Lancashire County Coil cil — for hot off t l presses is the latest el tion of the Waste Rec| cling Directory. The publication lisl


what types of materi;! can be recycled, togetlf with organisations whil may be interested in pil chasing such merchandiJ It also contains infornl tion on the whereabouts! the area’s waste dispo:| centres. It is aimed mainly


been well received af although it was original intended for Lancashiil requests for directoril have come from all ov[ the world. Copies are availall


voluntary organisatiol faced with the dilemma [ having to raise money. Previous editions hal


from the County Infornl tion Centres in Blackbuf and Burnley.


Granny flat


A GRANNY flat extej sion and internal alteij tions at “Spider's Well Littlemoor, Clitheroe. hi been granted by the Rl ble Valley Council’s Devi opment Sub-committee, f


Busy ev<


man Alan Haekett t f members: “It is impossil for students to survive! the present grant. Til have to rely on pareif contributions or find a . during the vacation or| weekends. Not every dent can obtain the exi finance needed and tlf means some people being deprived of t | chance to benefit from i | tiler education." Mr Haekett said tl


during wai A RIBBLE VALL man born and bred, w fought in Palestine a suffered shrapnel wou during the second woi| war, Mr Harry Moo| Ward, has died aged 72. Mr Ward, of Littlenu


did several different jol locally, including deli|


ering milk for a farmer. Mr Ward had also be)


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