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Uitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 7th, 1989
Good variety of characters in comedy thriller
FOR its latest production, Bolton-by-Bowland Drama Group chose the comedy thriller “Wanted — One Body,” by Raymond Dyer.
included a very effective sliding panel, was an essential p ar t of the overall success of the play, as were the well-timed light and sound effects.
variety of characters, from the tyrannical Miss Barra- clough, played by Claire Dakin, to the light comedy role of Mabel Middy, suit ably played by Eileen Wright.
The play called for a
worked well together, namely Mike Cowking and Mike Dakin, as did David Raw and David Howard as the cleverly disguised Character Dr Brown and the sinister undertaker Mr
The so l ic i to r duo
Sorrell. How good it was to see
An excellent set, which
two younger players, Julie Garside and Jamie Fergu son, carrying out the important roles of the secretary and chauffeur. A very natural performance was given by Anne Riley as Agnes, the faithful cook.
is to be congratulated on tackling the play, which required tension-building as well as many humorous moments. Both elements were appreciated by the Saturday night capacity audience.
Producer Sue Clement
house team worked effi ciently and the group is wished every success for its spring pantomime, “Cinderella.”
R.VV.
PARTY TIME FOR BUSY GROUP
IT was party time on Monda; Valley Multiple Sclerosis
for the Ribble upport Group
when a Christmas dinner was enjoyed at the
Derby Arms, Thornley. The support group was only started in February,
but since then has made an impact in Clitheroe and district. Some of the speakers at meetings during the year were invited to the party and thanked for their assistance. Support group secretary Mr Peter Darmody said:
‘Cradle roll’ party fun
ABOUT 50 mothers and children enjoyed this year’s “cradle roll” party organised by St Leonard’s Mothers’ Union, Langho.
“We have been very busy with something every month and in letting the public know we are here. Looking ahead to the New Year, I hope to see us start more fund raising.” Special thanks were given to radio presenter Mar
tin James for his assistance during the year. Our picture shows some of those who helped to form the support group.
games organised by Mrs Barbara Cooper and Mrs Sharon Swales. After tea there- was a visit by Father Christmas, who gave each child some sweets and a balloon.
The event began with
ers’ Union recently joined 900 members and friends from throughout the Blackburn Diocese for a ball at the Tower Ball room, Blackpool.
Mr Pickwick's Party Night
IMAGINE a typically old- fashioned Christmas — roasted chestnuts; Victorian lights, choirs and carols, mince pies, and Dickensian costume.
ley is the place for you a week tonight.
Sounds wonderful? Then Whal
wick’s Party Night, when the vil lage will come alive with Christ mas cheer.
district Lions’ Club and the Whalley branch of the Clitheroe
Organised by the Whalley and VISIT WHALLEY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th FROM 6 p.m. — 9 p.m.
DICKENSIAN SHOPKEEPERS
WILL BE OPEN ALL EVENING
- jr r That is the date of Mr Pick
and District Chamber of Trade, members will be dressed in Dick ensian costume.
present, suitably attired as “Peelers.”
Two policeman will also be
decorated with Christmas trees and the like to add to the atmosphere.
The village will be attractively
p.m. to 9 p.m. and village groups will be taking part by organising various stalls and fun-filled attractions.
The shops will be open from 6 Members of the Moth As always, the front of
Clitheroe 22321 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)
Lakes workshop was ‘blatant waste of money’
THE controversy over the Ribble Valley Council’s two-day workshop in the Lake Dis-
trict still continues. Coun'. Barrie Parker has Mr Hopkins said. “Train-
hit out at the secrecy that ing is. essential because it surrounded the trip and its is part of providing a bet-
cost to the ratepayers. “In my opinion it was all
has a perfectly good cham ber here in Clitheroe and I do not see any reason why it could not have held the workshop here.’-’
a blatant waste of public money,” Coun. Parker said. “Ribble Valley Council
erupted when Coun. Parker heard that selected councillors and officials had been away on the intensive workshop, which was held on a Tuesday and Wednesday.
The c o n t r o v e r s y
defended the decision to take his staff and council lors away from their work ing environment. “Council work is now more complex than ever,”
tion as to who should go and the councillors who went did so on the say so of Chief Executive Oswin Hopkins,” said Coun. Parker. “Some of the people that went are not even chairmen or vice- chairmen of committees.” Last week; Mr Hopkins,
Maw (Whalley), Kate Hodkinson (Dilworth), Ted Boden (Chatburn), Les Nevett (Grindleton), Eric Bracewell (Clitheroe) and Joyce Lilbum (Bolton- by-Bowland) — were accompanied by six council' officials at a cost of £121 per head. “There was no consulta
Six councillors — Sheila
ter service and saves Rib ble Valley thousands of pounds in making the right decisions.”
F am i l ia r
th em e s in c o n c e r t
THERE will be a slightly different format to the Christmas concert being organised by the Clitheroe Association of Church Choirs. While retaining a size
able portion of Christmas music from Handel’s “Mes siah,” the programme will also include Bach’s cantata “Sleepers Wake,” with its well-known main themes. The choir will sing a
.dale (contralto), Derek Crompton (tenor) and Wil liam Borrow (bass). They will be accompanied by Alice Kenyon (continuo) and Nigel Gaze (organ). Conductor is Charles Myers. The concert in Clitheroe
lar Christmas carols in which the audience can join. Soloists are Sally Coates (soprano), Dorothy Dug-
short Fantasia on Christ mas Carols for bass solo and chorus by Vaughan Williams, which is full of familiar tunes. There will also be popu
Parish Church is on Sun day at 2-30 p.m.
Thursday, December
14th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts, hot pota
toes and punch, Father Christ mas, Clitheroe Town Crier Roland Hailwood, choirs and carols, a band, fairground organ, mince pies and parkin, treacle toffee and that good old Christ mas spirit all promise to make it a night to remember.
shopping great fun, and get into the festive spirit with a memora ble visit Whalley.
"COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN"
IT WILL BE A "DICKENS" OF A NIGHT —
Chamber of Trade and Whalley and District Lions Club
Organised by Whalley Branch of Clitheroe and District
DEBORAH
ANN’S (Florist)
3 ACCRINGTON ROAD, WHALLEY Tel. 822252
Dried Flowers — Fresh Flowers
Silk and all Christmas
Decorations and Pot Plants Christmas Tree Decorations
THE DOG INN 55 KING STREET,
WHALLEY Tel. 823009
A line selection of Matthew Brown Beers and Scottish and Newcastle Beers
Open lor meals 7 days per week
A warm welcome from Bernard, Carole and Staff
PAPERCHASE Design and Print UNIT 15,
THE SIDINGS,
STATION ROAD, WHALLEY
Tel. 823061 Kerr&
Woodward Chartered Surveyors
and Valuers
79 KING STREET, WHALLEY
Tel. 822564/822729
Agents lor the Halifax Building Society ■
Happy Christmas from all at
HAIR BELLE
17 ACCRINGTON ROAD,
WHALLEY Tel. 823393
Christmas
g re et ing s from the
PARTNERS Hair Studio
Unisex Hairstylists
47 KING STREET, WHALLEY Tel. 822435
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FARNSWORTHS FRESH FOODS
75 KING STREET,
WHALLEY Tel. 824644
Continental cheese — fresh fruit and
vegetables, wide
choice of delicatessan foods
BILLINGTON Newsagents
F. Mason & Sons
5 Abbey View, Billington For all your
newspapers, magazines,
confectionary and videos.
Tel. 0254 823285 ABBEY
Candy Store (Prop. Joyce Holgale)
HIGH CLASS SWEETS, TOBACCOAND
GREETINGS CARDS
Humbugs, Coltsfoot Rock, Cinder Tottee, etc.
Old fashioned sweats - Sarsaparilla Drops, Mint
51 KING STREET, WHALLEY
BLACKBURN -PARKER LUMLEY
B1RCHALL,
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39 KING STREET. WHALLEY Tel. 0254 822247
COUNTRY PINE
FURNITURE
21 KING STREET,
WHALLEY Tel. 0254 822223
CRAB APPLE CRAFTS 0 '
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27 KING STREET* WHALLEY Tel. 823036
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KING STREET WHALLEY .
NR. BLACKBURN Tel: Whalley 823642
lighting • Curtains • Loose Covers «
Decorating . Large
selection of Christmas Gifts
Shop in a relaxed
a tm osp here at
JMARSHALLQ V T 1 OF WHALLEY W .
MENSWEAR QUALITY . 64/66 KING STREET
Ladies' all leather shoes with matching handbags from
RENATA
plus an international collection of Shoes, Boots, Party Sandals and Mules
HOLT’S 1 GEORGE STREET, WHALLEY
‘Whatfey QiftShop
41 KING STREET, WHALLEY. Tel. 822243
Cards and Giftwrap:
Hallmark, Gordon Fraser, Royle.
Gifts: Pottery, Glass, Fashion
Jewellery, Picture Frames. WOODS OF WINDSOR FRAGRANCES,
40 KING STREET, WHALLEY
Tel. 823278
"ASHKO" FARM FEEDS
ARE RENOWNED. FOR . QUALITY AND SERVICE
F. ASHCROFT & SON LTD
Compound, Cattle, Pig and Poultry Food Manufaclurers
WHALLEY, HU BLACKBURN Tel. Whalley 822107 and 822385 •■
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3-7 GEORGE STREET, WHALLEY Tel. 822628
Frames and ; Pictures
. * * *
, Limited editions • Original - water colours and oils • Bespoke Framing and Framing^Supplles • Art.
* * *
33 King Street • Whalley
Telephone: 822620 & v* ■a ,<A rV * ■ A ~*-A* nA - - **\*»\. —_ 1-
E. RONNAN (Whalley) LTD
Plumbers and Heating Engineers
5 ACCRINGTON ROAD,
WHALLEY Tel: (Ansaphone) 822359 Home 822555
PRESTONS Chemists
For all your newspapers, magazines, stationery, toys and confectionary
Maureen Coo ((son 0
HIGSONS Newsagents
77 KING STREET,
WHALLEY Tel. 822878
FENTONS
GROCERS 0
SPAR 8 ’TILL LATE
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9 GEORGE STREET WHALLEY Tel. 822466
Poppies of Whalley
GIFT SHOP
103a KING STREET, WHALLEY Tel. 823095
Gift wrapping
service available at all times.
(De Lacy Arms King Street, Whalley
Tel. 823197
OLDEWORLDEPUB — Cozy with good Matthew . Brown Ales
TONY, JUNE and STAFF welcome you .
Venue ol the Whalley v ■Branch Chamber of Trade
SHELDON MILES
Hair and Beauty Sunbeds
V2 price winter warmer
£1-50 per session 29 KING STREET,
WHALLEY Tel. 824232
Whalley's Wond World of Carpi
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