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NatWest’s new man in town


■in 1956. He worked at Silsden, Keighley, Preston


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Bury, Mr Saxon began his career at his local branch


THE new manager of Clitheroe’s National West­ minster Bank is Mr Geoff Saxon. He succeeds Mi- Ray Milligan, who is mov­ ing to become manager of the Burnley branch. Born and educated in


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial),


Sabden


cern and voluntary helpers were delighted at the response to their first Luncheon Club meeting in St Mary's Hail, Sabden, when 50 people attended. It is intended to hold a similar event on the third Wednesday of each month. At the first meeting, Miss Heather Bartram spoke on th e changing Social Security benefits.


Club meeting will be on April 20th at 12-30 p.m, in St Mary's Hall.


The next Luncheon \


Times” editor Leigh Morrissey and colleague Richard Catlow, editor of the “Nelson Leader


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have been delivered the length and breadth of the country, showing that this area is really serious in its endeavours to take its fair share of the “tourism cake”. • The guide, written by “Advertiser and


colour guide to the attractions of North-East Lancashire has arrived at local tourist informa­ tion centres and tourist attractions. But that’s far from the whole story. For thousands of copies of the publication


•.THE Red Rose Visitor is here! A bumper order of 100,000 copies of a 24-page


■ try...the boroughs of Pendle, Burnley, Ribble Valley, Hyndburn and Rossendale.


Scries” and published by our parent company East Lancashire Newspapers, takes a pictorial look at the attractions of Red Rose Coun-


the Visitors at the canal wharf in Burnley, deli­ vered by Kevin and Lorraine Rollins (in period costume) from their Foulridge-based Marton Emperor, to the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley.


• Pictured here is the ceremonial arrival of sholme Hall. Featured on the cover of the guide is Brow- ROUND & ABOUT


SLAIDBURN YFC quiz team — comprising Mark Blakey (25), Alison Parker (23). and Neil Breaks (19) — has triumphed again in the Lancashire Federation County Quiz. I t is the seventh time that Mark and Alison have.come up trumps and claimed the top prize in the annual event.


jects such as sport, cur­ rent affairs and general knowledge.


upper age limit for contes­ tants is 26, so Mark’s reign as champion will come to a sad end by next year. But the club hopes to be able to find a replacement to defend the team’s title in 1989.


U n fo r tu n a te ly , the


FORMER England rugby captain Dick Green­ wood, now turned entrepreneur, spearheaded the successful battle to reinstate Owen Oyston as chairman of Red Rose Radio — and it was a gamble which certainly paid off.


known for his property dealings, was ousted from the chair late last summer following a boardroom reshuffle. A group of disgruntled shareholders got together


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Hurst Green, was one of the founder shareholders of the commercial station. Situated in an impressive old chul-ch in Preston, Red Rose began in October, 1982, and has since added three other stations to the stable. Mr Oyston, b e t te r


Dick, of Smithy Row,


diverse business interests, including a recent ill-fated attempt to save the left- wing, Manchester-based “News oni Sunday” paper. He has also stepped in as chairman of Blackpool


Red Rose as a company,” said Dick. “But I was unhappy about some of the recent management deci­ sions.” Mr Oyston has several


and, under the guise of Goodguide Ltd, of which Dick is chairman, made a bid for the company. “I am delighted with


Ex-England rugby star backs his old


radio boss


Football Club, buying players out of his own pocket.


more local radio, and we will certainly be seeking to run one of the national sta­ tions when commercial radio goes countrywide.” As well as his interests in Red Rose, Dick also runs his own sports promotion company, People Manage­ ment, and through that he • owns Manchester United basketball club.


“We intend to develop


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and back were not the only duties my trusty steed so willingly undertook. On many occasions he has car­ ried me to most of our Ribble Valley villages and far beyond; he has carried me to council and other meetings,, ho has assisted in the distribution of elec­ tion literature.


AND


admittedly, Norman has had an easier time of it. Some days he never left his shed at all; I have always ensured he was


Since my retirement,


comfortable and- dry but, «{


difference at all to Nor­ man. In the cold blast of winter, in the (very occa­ sional) torrid heat of sum­ mer; rain, hail, snow or thunder, he was always there, my willing and obe­ dient slave. Taking me to my work


old warrior was always there, ready and waiting. Had he been given the gift of speech I am sure nis constant phrase would have been exactly that of the Genie who appeared every time Aladdin rubbed his magic lamp. “Your wish, O Master, is my command.” The weather made no


Norman carried me to and frbm my work, three, sometimes four times every working day and on all but two occasions, he always got me there on time. And, let me add, those two exceptional occasions were not Nor­ man’s fault -— they were due to my own personal tardiness and no other cause. When I needed him the


TODAY I am wearing a black tie. Not many hours ago I said farewell to a dear and trusted friend; a pal who never let me down. For many, many years


Whalley Window


me down — the truth, I fear, was rather the other way round. I let him down. We had se t off together to visit the chi­ ropodist. Downhill we got along splendidly; it was when we came to that long, once quite gentle gradient, that I made a discovery. Almost over­ night, it seemed, the hill had become two, three, perhaps four times steeper


lect the forgotten paper, the overlooked item of shopping, or to post the urgent Tetter. However important or trivial the task, however long or short the journey, Norman never jibbed, never said no. Now we have parted for the last time. The deci­ sion, again, was mine. No, Norman hadn’t let


on the shortest possible notice, there he was, a couple of yards from the back door, ready and eager to go. Down the village to col­


than it before.


had ever beenl


not worn Norman out, he had worn me out and deci­ sion time had come.


mount and sit on a eonve nient bank for several minutes before I was able to continue and complete my journey. Not pushing the pedals around any­ more, but on my own two pedal extremities. I had to face it. I had


took him from his shed and together we went down to the school where the ladies were p rep a r in g th e ir annual jumble sale. There, I left him.’I couldn’t say much; there was a choking kind of feeling in my throat. I patted that well worn saddle for the last time. “Goodbye) Norman. You’ve been a grand pal, a great bike. Thank you,” I finally managed.


Sadly this morning, I


it. I am getting short of wind.


thought struck me — I had nothing to remember him by. I bent down and retrieved the pump. You will have guessed


J.F.


SABDEN’S treacle miners are hoping for success in the 1988 Rural Employment Award.


A pot of gold for Rainbow?


the North of England. Sponsored by the Country Landowners’ Association and the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas, the £1,000 award is made for the best project which involves the conversion of a redundant rural building to generate non-agricul- tural jobs. Lower House Mill, in Snbdcn, was con­ verted to house the production of the trcucic miners, and lms since become a village tourist attraction. Finalists will be selected from each county and the


Rainbow Enterprises is among 105 entries from


overall winner will be presented with the prize nnd a plaque in June.


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. He and his wife Anne have two sons, Andrew and Giles. Mr Saxon enjoys playing golf and includes gardening and DIY among his other interests.


Memorial


has offered the land and a committee has been set up


be dedicated on the site of the wartime RAF station at S k e l l in g th o rp e in memory of all who screed with 50 and 61 Squadrons during the war. Lincoln City Council


CALLING former mem- he r s of B o m b e r Com mand... A special memorial is to


ground staff alike are wel­ come to help, as are rela­ tives of those who died. They should contact J.P. Flynn 61, Alma House, Napoleon Road, London, E5 STF.


of the squadrons now live in East Lancashire and will be unaware of what is being undertaken. The committee regard this as a rare opportunity of com­ memorating friends who ma d e t he s u p r eme sacrifice. Former aircrew and


stock at Clitheroe Library include:


LIBRARY R CORNER


to provide a suitable memorial by the spring of 1989. The council will pro­ vide seating and maintain the site. Many former members


and St Helens, before being appointed sub-man­ ager at the Pemberton branch, where he has been manager since 1975.


den Over 60s Monday social were: Mrs I. Met­ calfe, Mrs M.Simm, Mrs L. Knowles and Mrs N. H a rg re a v e s . Whist: Ladies — Mrs 1. Flanna- gan.Gents — Mr E. Wil­


Thursday were: Mrs F. Boocoek, Mrs M. Wade, Mrs V. Lightbown and Mrs F. Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs N. Mar­ shall. Gents — Mrs J.


son. Raffle: Mrs I. Cot- tam. Domino winners on


Swanniek. Raffle: Mr F. Cottam.


united service at the vil­ lage cross at 10-15 a.m will be one of the highlights of the Easter calendar in Sabden. It is hoped people of all denominations will attend.


United service A Good Friday open air


Nicholas’s Church con­ tinue with a 9-30 a.m. Litany and Ante-Commu­ nion on Saturday. St Mary's RC Church begin their Easter services with a Mass of the Last Supper tonight at 7-30 p.m. Sab­ den Methodist Church has Easter Sunday services at 10-30 a.m. and 2-30 p.m.


Easter services in St


Annual camp On Easter Monday, the


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Rev. Denis McWilliam will lead a group of Sabden young people on their annual camp and walking holiday in Penmachno, North Wales.


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Ray Smith. Comprehensive guide to the techniques involved in painting, drawing d printmaking. “An illustrated handbook


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Rachel Billington. The story of Mary and how she is affected by the sudden reap­ pearance of the daughter sne adopted 22 years earlier. “The artist's handbook" —


lyn Hart. A 20th century saga set in India where Carissa T h o rn to n m e e ts LancS G a r d n e r , a h an d som e anglo-Indian. “ Loving n t t id u d e s” —


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WI’s March meeting was unable to attend but mem­ bers were delighted when a fo rm e r p r e s id e n t stepped into the breach and brought along her collection of pictures of Sabden, all well-known


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