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Advice for the young farmers at seminar


YOUNG farmers from all over the North West gathered at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington, for an annual Young Farmers’ Club seminar.-


was organised by F. Ash­ croft and Son, of Lamb Roe, W h a l ley . and


The day-long conference attended by about 80


the seminar, the third of its kind, by Ashcroft’s managing director, Mr John Ashcroft.


people. They were welcomed to


was opened by Neville Harrison, of Grindleton, t h e Y FC c o u n t y vice-chairman.


The morning session


were Mike Bettle, who works for an American manufacturing company and talked about natural food additives; and Mr Peter Parker, a farm man­ agement consultant who used to work for the Milk Marketing Board, whose topic was mastitis. He told the guests that “a new milking machine is more important than a new trac­ tor to a farmer.” After lunch, Mr Les


Speakers in the morning


Dramatic feeling is well conveyed


Simpson, of Padiham, chairman of the Royal Lancashire Show Commit- t e e , b e g a n t h e proceedings. Mr Norman Bargh, of


CLITHEROE Association of Church Choirs, now in its fourth yep-, presented a performance of Handel’s “Samson” in Clitheroe Parish Church on Sunday afternoon.


50 other students, she had to prove excellent stan­ dards in shorthand, gen­ eral typing, audio typing, wordprocessing, computer skills and business and communication skills. But Gillian, a former


Osbaldeston, a former young farmer, described how his career had pro­ gressed and explained that he had branched out to run a riding centre. He told members to do th e ir homework and, before diversifying, to check on any pitfalls that might occur. Colin Orr then gave a


pupil of Bolton-by-Bolland CE Primary School and Bow land S econdary School, has taken it all in her stride. “I’m not plan­ ning any special celebra­ tion, although I’m very pleased to receive the award,” she said. She received the cup at


Farm, Wigglesworth, has worked as a receptionist and general clerk at Greenacre’s Garage for the past four months and was previously employed by Approved Electronics, Clitheroe.


An excellent swap night


RIBBLE Valley Vintage Club’s hobbies and swaps night produced an excel­ lent turnout. The members brought


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with them all manner of bygone material, ranging from early die cast models in mint condition to really splendidly restored brass nameplates and plaques. The club’s next meeting


the annual prizegiving after attending as a full­ time student for a year. Both general secretaries and medical secretaries were eligible for the award. Gillian, of Hylesmoor


very humorous talk on silage additives. Pictured are visitors


and organisers.


were welcomed to the church by the Rev. Paul Hartley. As Handel was not allowed to produce operas during Lent, he turned his attention to writing oratorios based on famous Biblical stories. The dramatic and operatic feeling of “Samson” was well conveyed, as soloist followed soloist or chorus throughout the perfor­ mance.


The choir and listeners


sang the title role. His songs included the famous aria “Total eclipse,” which was neatly performed, and


Derek Crompton (tenor)


Court’s ruling may decide church plans


A DECISION is expected within the next few days on whether to hold a Consistory Court to settle a dispute over internal alterations at Clitheroe Parish Church.


Magdalene’s have legally challenged plans by the Vicar, the Rev. Anthony , Roberts, to carry out five basic alterations.


Parishioners at St Mary


Leslie Ranson and church officials are this week con­ sidering whether to hold a special Church of England court at Blackburn Cathe­ dral after a 90-name peti­ tion objecting to the plans was handed in.


Diocesan registrar Mr


Mr John Clayton, of Downham Road, Chat- burn, said that many peo­ ple were awaiting the d ecision with g re a t interest.


Former churchwarden


concerned because they feel that, if the work goes ahead, it will alter impor­ tant parts of the church out of all recognition.


Parishioners are very


about the cost, estimated to be £20,000, at a time when the church is facing o th e r c o n s id e ra b le expenses. The la tes t spending would come several years after thou­ sands of pounds was spent rebuilding the church fol­ lowing a disastrous fire. Mr Roberts said he had


They are also worried


nothing to add to what he had previously said about the plans. When they were revealed last November, he stressed that they were only proposals.


he later showed his vocal agility in the aria “Why does the God of Israel sleep?” William Borrow (bass),


“Then shall they know,” which has many traps for the unwary, appeared to cause no problems at all.


who took the part of Man- oah, Samson’s father, sang well throughout, espe­ cially in the aria “D’agilite thy glorious deeds.” Dorothy Dugdale (con­


tralto), taking the part of Micah, had considerable work to do during recita­ tive passages, as did the other soloists. She gave a very musical performance of the aria “Ye sons of Israel.” Sally Coates (soprano)


soloists for the chorus “Fix’d in His everlasting seat” and showed their ability to change style in the chorus “With thunder armed,” when the middle section is in the style of a chorale in quiet contrast to the energetic opening. The performance came to a fit­ ting conclusion with the chorus “Let their celestial concerts all unite.” E liz ab e th Hulland


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sang most effectively the aria “Ye sons of Gaza” and gave a magnificent perfor­ mance of the famous aria “Let the bright Seraphim” which leads to the final chorus. All four soloists occa­


p l a y e d continuo and gave musical support to the soloists


during recitatives and Nigel Gaze at the organ transcribed the orchestral part into organ music with notable result, including


sionally doubled up for other characters. The chorus has by now


become an accomplished body, singing with enjoy­ ment and zest, as demon­ strated early on in the cho­ rus “Awake the trumpet’s lofty sound.” The some­ what involved fugal-chorus


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Seeing Oxfam’s vital work in India at first hand


CHAIRMAN of Clitheroe Oxfam Group Mr Philip Royle has just returned from a tour of India where he saw at first hand some of the work which the charity supports there. Mr Royle made the two-


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BRIDGE CLUB


WINNERS at Wednesday night's meeting of Clitheroe Bridge Club were: NS Mrs FazacKerley and Mrs Webster, Mrs W ilk in son and Mrs Haworth; EW Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki, Mrs Ringham and Mrs


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North bid direct to 3 NT, as a major suit game looked unlikely and the long club suit may be useful. The lead was the 10 of clubs and the queen of clubs was taken by the king.


the overture, the short sinfonia which represents the moment when Samson pulls down the pillars of the temple, and the Dead March. Handel offered a choice


revealed the bad news. There­ fore, the ace of spades and a small spade to the queen, forc­ ing the king of spades, will set up the spades in dummy before tne ace of hearts is moved.


The ace of clubs at trick two


of Dead March — either the one written especially for “Samson” or one writ­ ten previously for his ora­ torio “Saul.” That for “Samson” is very seldom heard and this perfor­ mance proved it to be piece of music which might well be used more often on solemn occasions. The performance was


however, which was ducked by north. East then switched to a diamond lead, which gave north a top board, making 10 tricks. If a heart is led instead of the club or diamond, there are still nine tricks, three clubs, four spades, ace of h earts and ace diamonds.


Another club was led bv east,


Mrs Holden and Mr Webster, Mrs Kosmalski and Mrs Park; EW Mr Holden and Mrs Web- ster, Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki. On Thursday, winners were:


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Thursday.


£800 (average £645), second quality to £598 (£571), first qual­ ity heifers to £758 (£640), second


First quality cows made to ,


quality to £598 (£577). There were 241 calves


forward, including 84 stirks. Charolais X bulls made to £290 (£264.50), h e ife r s to £200 (£166.90), Limousin X bulls to £300 (£242.75), heifers to £190 (£139), Belgian Blue X bulls to £334 (£291.10), heifers to £210 (£175.35), Simmental X bulls to £302 (£265.25), heifers to £202


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made to £155, Hereford X bulls to £192 (£176.40), heifers to £154 (£143.60), Friesian X bulls to £185 (£127.75), heifers to £142 (£124.25), Angus X bulls to £220 (£157.30), heifers to £148 (£127). Weaned stirks and stores:


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Charolais X bulls and steers made to £47Q (£434.65), heifers to £395, Limousin X bulls and steers to £412 (£381.90), heifers to £395 (£321.95), Belgian Blue X bulls and steers to £335, heif­ ers to £372, other Continental X bulls to £350 (£316), heifers to £344, Hereford X heifers to £260, Friesian X bulls and steers to £170, Black Pollv bulls and steers to £366, heifers to £250. In the fatstock section, there


were 610 cattle forward, includ­ ing 237 voung bulls, 179 steers and heifers and 204 cows and bulls. There were also 1,108 sheep, 973 of them hoggs and the rest ewes and rams. Young bulls: Light made to


150p (137.2p), medium to 150p (134.8p), others to 121.8p


steers made to 132.8p (117.4p), medium to 125.2p (114.Gp), heavy to 136.2p (11.5p). Light heifers made to 131.2p (119.6p), medium to 160p (112.4p), heavy


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cows made to 97.2p (93p), grade two to 91.8p (86.8p), grade three to 83.8p (76.7p), mature bulls to 101.8p (96.8p). Sheep: Light hoggs made to 167.5p (163.2p), standard to


CLITHEROE Par presented its 214th Saturday night. Th turer in music at ter and organist o introduced to liste secretary of the soc


170p (159.5p), medium to 164.5p (142.7p), heavy to 131.5p (120.Op), overweight to 126p


(122.4p). Uncertified hoggs made to £39.20 (£36.10). half- bred ewes to £42.80 (£28.50),


homed ewes to £26.50 (£18.85), rams to £39 (£26.80). Forward in the sale of pro­


duce were 21.94 tonnes of hay and straw. Meadow hay made to £5G a tonne, barley straw to £37 and wheat straw to £30.


Festival funds


NS Mr Garner and Mr Capstick, Mr and Mrs Pawlicki; EW Mr Kay and Mr C. Pollard, Mr Greenwood and Mrs Pedder. I). F.


jewellery and bring-and- buy stalls and a chance to look round the hall. Tickets are available from the hall or from festival committee members.


A COFFEE morning for the Ribble Valley Drama Festival funds is to be held • on April 1st at the Civic Hall, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will : be cake,


with the Bach Fantasi G, during which the so: made use of some intei ing changes of tone co in the first section, w led into the very s sounding Grave mover and finally into a f conclusion.


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instructed them to acl a total increase in inc of about six per c Although some facil will increase, some remaining the same.


The committee


(Clitheroe) objected ti cheap rate being aboli on Monday nights at Civic Hall Cinema, rently £1.50 instead c “I find it diabolical tl is to lie stopped,” he s


Coun. Barrie Pa


charge to children pensioners being r; 20p to £1.20. There increase in the £2 for eral admissions.


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(Sabden) pointed out when the cheap rate introduced, it was aj that it would be revi every year.


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