8 Clitlieroe Advertiser & Times, March 2nd, 1989


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SATURDAY, MAY 6th


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adapted it, spending a month last winter making the mice, furniture, wall hangings and house. Now she is busy hand painting T-shirts for


AN exquisite miniature creation entitled “Dormouse House” won Mrs Audrey Stretch, of Chatburn, first prize in the arts and crafts exhibition at Whalley Library. Mrs Stretch took her idea from a craft book and


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Talented ladies voted the tops


THE w in n e rs of la s t month’s arts and crafts exhibition a t Whalley L i b r a r y h a v e be e n revealed — and the two local ladies pictured here are obviously delighted with the result.


invited to cast their vote to select the exhibits of their choice and the contest, run in conjunction with the “Clitheroe A d v e r t is e r and T im e s ,” attracted 50 paintings and 20 craft exhibits.


Members of the public were


Mrs Mary Boucher, of Pinder Close, Waddington, with a painting entitled “Devon Countryside.” In second place was Mr John Buck-


In the art section, the winner was


submitted a painting entitled “Chip­ ping,” which took third place. The trophy in the craft section goes


ley, of Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, with his painting of “Downham Village.” Mr D. Ford, of Dobcross, Oldham,


to Mrs Audrey Stretch, of Chatburn, with her exhibit “Dormouse House.” In second place was an item enti­


Mrs Mary Dawber, of Balmoral Avenue, Clitheroe. A wood sculpture, “Black Beauty,”


tled “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” fea­ turing counted thread embroidery by


took third prize for Mr John Holmes, of Portfield Farm, Whalley.


ALWAYS on the lookout for something which will make a good picture is Mrs Mary Boucher, of Pinder


she entered in this year’s exhibition at Whalley Library and, much to her delight, it took first prize and the art shield. Mrs Boucher, a runner-up last year, has been “painting for pleasure” for several years.


Close, Waddington. “Devon Countryside” was one of three paintings


Member of business family


band, Wilfred, established a firm of vehicle traders in Clitheroe 50 years ago, now run by their sons, Wilfand John. Born at Hawes, in the


CLITHEROE resident Mrs Mary Ann Waggett, who has died aged 81, was a member of a local busi­ ness family. Mrs Waggett’s late hus­


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Two pups join mart line-up


CLITHEROE Auction M certainly offers a wide rang livestock, and Tuesday’s was no exception. On offer \ 30 calves, 31 stirks, 29 sh with lambs at foot, 18 hoggs two sheep dog pups. Calves topped at £205 fc


Belgian Blue bull from J Wright, of Sabden, who won the £10 voucher for highest priced calf during month winch was a Belgian bull for £318. Friesian bulls made to


(average £141,07), heifer £108 (£78). Limousin bull £235 (£184.29), heifers to (£87.50), Hereford bulls to (£180), Chnroluis bulls to (£227.07), heifers to £ (£131.20). In the stirk section. Frit-


bulls made to £202. heifei £108, Limousin heifers to Belgian Blue heifers to £ Angus bulls to £140. heifei £70. Ewes with single 1: made to £20. ewes with twit 330.50 (£29.00), hoggs to (£22.20). The sheepdog made to £31 (£29.50). There were 78 cattle and


sheep forward at Monday’s In the prime beef section, ity cattle found a vary market but buyers were m anxious to purchase seeon sorts. Cast cows again sold well. Top of the day was a gian Blue bull at 142.50 froi L. Paul. Limousins mad 140p. Herefords to 129p, sinns to 124p. Top of the graded cattle \


medium weight Charolais h from T and P. Robinson. S topped at 12S.5p for a Lim from A. R. and M. Lay light steers went to I20p, heifers to 124p, cast cows t for a medium weight from Parker and Son and he topped at S9p from the farm. In the sheep section. I


Yorkshire Dales, Mrs Waggett moved to Clith­ eroe 60 years ago and devoted her life to her home and family. Her hus­ band died about 10 years ago.


place at Clitheroe Parish Church, followed by inter­ ment at Clitheroe Ceme­ tery last Thursday. She is survived by her sons.


in Clitheroe Hospital, had lived in Primrose Street for more than 20 years. The funeral service took


Mrs Waggett, who died


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Writer in USA calls for help with research


A FORMER pupil of Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School now living in America is calling on Ribble Valley people to help her with research into a novel she is writing.


before her marriage was called Vivra Patricia John­ son, grew up in Bashall Eaves. She is now a writer and is in the process of creating a “teen novel”


Patricia Beene, who


which involves an Anglo- American girl who finds herself in the Lancashire of 1612 and the famed Lancashire Witches. As she cannot afford to


return to England, Patri­ cia is having to do her research by reading. She is trying to buy


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Night of variety


A VARIETY concert at SS Michael and John’s Social Centre attracted a capacity audience and raised £300 for school funds.


the cast, singing songs and wearing military costumes and crinolines.


tee, also included comedy, music and sketches by other members and friends of the parish.


Compere was Mr Bill Taylor and pianists were Mr Edmond Cambien and Mr Philip Dobson.


Pupils from SS Michael and John’s School were in The concert, staged by the social centre commit­ Anyone for walkies?


MAN’s best friend is being recruited for a fund­ raising exercise by Clitheroe Rotary Club. A sponsored dog walk, once an annual event,


has been reintroduced to the Rotary calendar in the hope of raising a substantial amount for club charities. Walkies start at 2 p.m. on April 9th, from the


car park at Castle Cement. The nine-kilometre route takes in sections of the river bank along the Ribble between Grindleton, Waddington and Brun- gorley Bridge. ■ The idea is for dogs, accompanied by humans,


Ex-gardener dies at 91


FORMER lengthsman and gardener Mr Clement Lomas died on Tues- dayaged 91. Mr Lomas and his wife.


to attract sponsorship. Anyone can take part and inquries can be made to the club’s fund-raising chairman, Mr Roland Hailwood (Clitheroe 22446).


by his wife and a son, Robert. The funeral service is at Accrington tomorrow.


Sporting occasion raises cash for village fund


books on the history of the Clitheroe area, especially covering the years imme­ diately before 1612 and involving the general way of life, economy and reli­ gion, as well as anything co n n e c ted with the witches. She would be pleased to hear from anyone who could suggest titles for her to buy. She would also like to


Ivy, lived in Cowper Place, Sawley, and would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this summer. They both pre­ viously lived in Cheshire. Mr Lomas is survived


continued to rise in price u 7p gain on last week, simil the national trend. Light s made to 12Up (US.oOp). me to 12S.5p (114.7p). light In to 124p ( i 10.4p), mediu 130p (112.7p), heavy to (103.5p). Overall average 112.91p. Young bulls made to 1


(129.tip), cast cows to (84.4p), ungraded to 1 (109.Gp). Standard hoggs to 175.5p (159.0Sp), medii 103.Ip (150.08p). he;n 148.5p (135.7p). Ewes £18 (£29.03). At Friday's sale, there


137 store cattle, includi bulls and six in-calf am Store cattle trade contiiu be buoyant with no laj values fur anv class of Calving cattle were si down in price on a re.i entry reflecting the past| night’s falling trend. Continental bulls mu


lais to £457, Friesian btl £425 (£300.40), Hereford! to £405 (£419.07). Contil steers to £522. Limousj 140p, Blonde d’Aquita Limousins to £432, Conti| heifers to £507 (£557.75). » lais to £507, Limousins U


Belgian Blues to £347. d'Aquitaines to £54 0.


£482 (£583). Friesian stel £452 (£431.30), heifers t<] (£303, calving cows to! (£543), heifers to £4S0 (£4f


Hereford heifers m;J


Good ide for pet j owners


A CLITHEROE to information officer away from the wc premier clog show wi idea which may be local pet owners. Mrs Pauline Browi


extremely impresse the National Pet Re.: scheme, so much so from the end of this ' Ribble Valley resi< will be able to take a tage of all it offers. For a fee of £3,


hear from any former school pupils who can remember her (she was at the school from 1947 to 1953, when Miss Lumb was headmistress). Her favourite teacher was Miss Kippax, who tau g h t English. Two of her best friends were Dorothy Harris, of Chipping, and M a rg a re t Hogg, of Clitheroe. Patricia would also be


receive a lifelong id cation disc bearinf telephone number register and ani registration number. If the animal goes


Brown says pets c; registered and ownei


£477 (£418.29), Belgian 111 £457, Limousins to £477, <


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ing, a telephone call register will link th mal with its owner. “I think it’s a tc


thrilled to hear from anyone who would like to write to her. She can be contacted at Route 9, Box 1135, Henderson, Texas.


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12 MONTH GUARANTEE


Committee heard that work on the large Carlton Place construction project in Clitheroe is currently on schedule. Coun. Eric Bracewell


idea,” said Mrs Bnr contacted the registc forms will be ava from the Tourist Ini tion Centre from F; Insurance is also avij although that is rencj annually.”


(Clitheroe) told the meet­ ing that the workmen from the site had earned a pat on the back from nearby residents, because they kept inconvenience down to a minimum and the site itself was tidy.


Pendle Club


WINNERS of the weekly bridge session at Clith- eroe’s Pendle Club were Mrs L. Lynch and Mrs K. Brabbing, Mrs K. Tolson and.Mr J. Lynch.


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sportsman’s dinner and guest speaker was Lancashire County cricketer Jack Sim­ mons, who entertained his audience with reminiscences of his cricketing life. He was ably supported by comedian Ven Tracey. The event was organ­


ised by Grindleton Recre­ ation Ground Charity to pay for safe surfaces on the village playing fields;


ising committee Mr Tony Hutchinson was delighted th a t over £1,500 was ra is e d and th an k ed everyone for their help in making the evening such a


THE very best wishes of the Chatburn and District branch of the Royal British Legion will be with their Miss British Legion, Jeannette Harrison, in


Nationa title bid


will be travelling to Bournemouth to take part in the RBL national finals. Jeannette was chosen as the Chatburn represen­


May. For Jeannette (19), of Castle View, Clitheroe,


tative, then went on to win the north western area and north east Lancashire county titles. Her supporters are hoping she will follow in the


footsteps of a former Chatburn representative, Anne Jackson, who won the national title. Jeannette, a former pupil of Ribblesdale School,


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Clitheroe, is a receptionist at Tuff-Link-Ltd, for-- merly of Chatburn and now of Padiham.


Chairman of the organ­


THERE was an excellent turnout of local sportsmen at Stirk House Hotel, Gisbum, on Friday evening. The occasion was a


were meals for two at both N o r th c o te M an o r , Langho, and the Foxfields Restaurant, Billington, won by Mr W. Mellin and Mr N.Thomas. An auction also took place for a cricket bat signed by Lan­ cashire and Hampshire cricket teams, which raised £70. Also on offer were footballs signed by Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC players, which fetched £60 and £50 respectively. Our picture shows Jack


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Reynolds (76), of a Road, Whalley, suff heart attack as thel on which he was traj approached the aird


A WHALLEY n time and sequend ing a holiday fligij Mr Thomas Ge


Spain.With his wife Mol was to have spent a weeks in Benidorm. p a r t in old timd sequence dancing so and helping oth< acquire the skills. Born in South \


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