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Lucy prepares for ‘the bald look’


CLITHEROE art student Lucy Byrne (19) is pre­ pared for a close shave on Sunday evening. . . when she expects her friends will s ta r t calling her “Baldy!” For Lucy (pictured), of


Park Avenue, is one of three regulars — the other two are men — of The Cross Keys, Lowergate, Clitheroe, who have volun­ teered to have their heads shaved for charity. The “Demon Barber”


will be another regular, Billy Redhead (32), of Bold Venture Cottages, Chat- burn, who will be leaving t h r e e v e r y r e d heads . . . and faces too, after his hair-raising efforts. Lucy said: “The men are


Clitheroe. We a sk ed L u c y ’s


volunteers is used to keep­ ing a “cool head” for char­ ity. For newly-wed David Moon (27), of Salthill Road, Clitheroe, had his head shaved last year, too, in a good cause. “My wife Julie wasn’t


mother, Mrs Betty Byrne, what she thought of her daughter’s hair appojnt- ment. “Not a lot!” sh° replied. One of the other two


too keen on the idea at first, but she’s come to terms with it now,” he said. The other man is Mark


having their heads shaved with razors, but I’m hav­ ing mine cut with beard clippers, so I hope it won’t be too painful. I’m only glad my boyfriend won’t be here to see it.” Lucy’s boyfriend, Mark


he has insisted she sends him some “before” and “after” photographs! Lucy’s friends will have


Aspden (20), of Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, has just started five months’ basic training with the Armv at Aldershot. But


to be quick if they want to see her new look too, for in just over a week she s ta r ts to study for a degree in fine arts at West Surrey College of Art and


hair will have grown to a reasonable length by December, when she will be a bridesmaid for her sister, Tricia (36), when she marries American Mr Jim Asher at SS Michael and John’s RC Church,


Race to restore war memorial


THE race has started to prevent further corrosion from damaging Clitheroe’s war memorial in the Castle grounds.


Moore and Mr Brin Joyn- of the metal sculpture of a son, president of the World War I soldier after Clitheroe branch of the Territorials in the Royal Royal British Legion, are E n g in e e r s e r e c te d


Plumber Mr P e te r making a close inspection Championship title


THE new British four-stroke moto-cross champion is Clithcroc’s Stephen Hillary. After five gruelling rounds, Stephen finally


first two races and coasted home third in the last to win the meeting and the championship.


clinched the oOOcc title at Nottingham at the week­ end. He won the first round in Birmingham, but then had a couple of bad rounds, before returning to form and narrowly leading the championship prior to Nottingham. Stephen, who finished third last year, won the


scaffolding. Rainwater is leaking


into the backpack of the sculpture and officials hope to determine how serious the corrosion is internally. The renovation will also involve a major cleaning operation, as well as waterproofing. Restorers have set a


deadline of October 21st for completion of the work, so that everything will be ready in time for Remembrance Sunday. It is hoped to invite the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Pat Shepherd, along to inspect repairs, as well as the commanding officer of 202 Field Squadron of the Royal Engineers. Mr Joynson, who is co­


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ordinating restoration, said: “We have to be very careful that the metal skin of the structure does not crack like an eggshell. I am very encouraged at all the help we have been promised over repairs and particularly want to thank the Royal Engineers, who have helped us splendidly on previous occasions. “ I t will be a big


Design. She is hoping her black


-is in aid of equipment for the Pendlebury Children’s Hospital and Cross Keys licensee Mrs Carol Martin is hoping the public will call in at the hotel for sponsorship forms. It is hoped to raise about £300. “Lucy, David and Mark


Sergeant (40), a married father of two, who lives in Mitton View, Clitheroe. The hair-brained stunt


are making a real sacrifice to help sick children. . . I think they’re wonderful,” she said.


False


alarm AMBULANCEMEN were called out to Clitheroe town centre on Friday evening after reports of a stabbing incident, but it was a false alarm. Two girls had heard


Horrocksford plant closure announced


THE Castle Cement company in Clitheroe has announced proposals to close its Horrocksford Lime subsidiary on December 31st.


The decision was


reports of a stabbing incident in the vicinity of Tesco and te le ­ phoned the ambulance in good faith. Between 80 and 100


youngsters were in the town centre at the time, but dispersed after being asked by the police to move on.


issued. A company spokesman


a n n o u n c e d to 46 employees on Monday, to give time for con­ sultation. between the c o m p a n y a n d employees before stat­ utory redundancy notices need be


said Castle Cement would


by John Dover


made its decision, reluc­ tantly, because of over


Final fling urged for Roefield fund


CRITICAL days now Appeal. With organiser target by the end of Advertiser and Times” fund-raising activity.


improvement which will last for many years to come. It is very much a labour of love for volun­ teer workers, which we hope will also go a long way towards reducing costs.” At one stage it was con­


chairman of the Ribble Valley Sports and Recre­ ation Association, said: “The appeals committee is pulling out all the stops to assure the success of this project for a purpose-built leisure centre. “More than £40,000 has


Mrs Doreen Euinton,


•s having set themselves a £70,000 fund-raising the year, they are appealing to “Clitheroe readers to join in one last desperate burst of


lie ahead for the Roefield Leisure Centre


being planned by Clitheroe Swimming Club. Clitheroe Lions are organising a sportsman’s dinner and the Roefield appeals com­ mittee meets this week to p l a n i t s f u t u r e programme. More ideas and help are


sidered using a crane to lift the soldier off its gran­ ite plinth, but this idea was abandoned because it was unclear, how the statue had been bolted into the stone. Estimates of the cost of repairs have ranged as high as £5,000. The statue, which is


been collected and the dream is becoming a real­ ity, but we must not slacken the pace if we are to achieve our goal. A lot of hard work still ndeds to be done." The next major events


needed from individuals to keep the ball rolling. Mrs Euinton added:


arranged include a big concert in Clitheroe Parish hall on September 22nd, an open day by Pendle Ski Club on October 1st and a “Swim the Channel” event


80% copper, was placed there in 1920. I t was bought for the town along with the Garden of Remembrance and has been maintained by the town council.


Council’s planning backlog


THE Ribble Valley Coun­ cil is facing a backlog of planning applications. Councillors attending


the Development Control Sub-committee heard that 679 applications had been received by the end of August this year. Director of development


“We would like to remind the public that the leisure centre will not only cater for sport, but will also make provision for other leisure activities, such as daytime classes for paint­ ing, bridge and other pur­ suits which at present are only available m the eve­ nings or at Whalley. “The community hall


will be available for week­ end social events for up to 200 people, so the building will c a te r for many


response to plans for a ce lebrity auction on October 20th, which will benefit the appeal. Organisers Rodney and


needs.” There has been a good


Susan Lewellin, of West End Stores, say that items are being donated every day by famous people to be auctioned on the night. The famous so far include Margaret Thatcher, Jef­ frey Archer, Richard Branson and Everton Football Club. The community centre


project was first mooted eight years ago.


be looking for alternative employment wherever possible for the Horrocks­ ford staff. The company said it


capacity in the North West market place for Horrocksford coated road- stone products. This had led to very competitive market conditions and a subsequent steady decline in the Horrocksford profit margins.


Mr Jonathan Dale, said: “We obviously regret hav­ ing to make this decision, but it is increasingly diffi­ cult for Horrockford to be competitive.


Castle’s area director,


was built in the 1950s and although we have regu­ larly spent money on updating its efficiency, we would need to make a major investment in new machinery in the very near future if we were to sell coated stone profitably in the local market.


“The Horrocksford plant


ness is cement and we feel such a level of investment is not in the long-term interest of our operations in the Clitheroe area.”


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Wendy’s not a learner any more


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DISABLED Whalley teenager Wendy Hollin has passed her driving test after just nine les­ sons — thanks to her own determination and the fund-raisers who bought her a specially- adapted car.


artificial legs and only one normal arm, works at the Royal Bank of Scotland, in Accrington.


Wendy, who has two


dence means she will now be able to travel to work under her “own steam.”


her L-plates, she said: "1 was more' nervous about the questions on the High­ way Code than driving. 1 would like to thank every­ body for making it possi­ ble.”


After throwing away


Teenagers arrested in raid


on party


CLITHEROE Pol ice arrested 10 teenagers after raiding an alleged acid house party in the centre of Whalley at the weekend.


started about 9-30 p.m., was being held at a house in Woodlands Drive, while the owners were away from home.


The p a r t y , which


party, which attracted guests and revellers wind­ ing


Their son hosted the


local hostelries. The police were first


home from the


called to the scene at 1 a.m. and asked if the music could be turned off. They had to return at 2 a.m. because of complaints of noise and ordered the house to be cleared, but the young people returned shortly afterwards.


because it was claimed some people were on the roofs of outbuildings.


They were called again


party-goers were arrested shortly after 3-30 a.m. for public order offences.


Finally, some of the


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was female. They were taken to Clitheroe Police Station and released later in the morning. A police spokesman said it was unlikely that further action would be taken.


One of the 10 arrested Solving damp


THE Ribble Valley Coun­ cil is to get to grips with the damp problem in the basement of the council offices. On Monday night, the


two Scandinavian com­ panies, Aker,' of Norway, and Euroc, of Sweden.


Policy and Resources Committee heard that a tender had been accepted to the value of £11,066 from Richard Moorhouse Builders, of Clitheroe, for t h e ' e r a d i c a t i o n of dampness.


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PUPILS at Edisford Primary School, Clitheroe, have raised a‘ magnificent £301 for the Roefield Appeal.


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assembly, when a cheque was presented to Mr Rob Smitton, chair-, man of the appeal’s school sub-committee* by head teacher Mrs Mary Hallewell.


The climax to the fund-raising came on Friday, at morning


“It was a marvellous effort by the school children* with every-■ body taking part,” said Mr Smitton. “I would like to thank the


parents for their generosity, the teachers for their time and ener­ gies and Mrs Hallewell for her support for the Roefield Appeal.?’. The money was raised by the 250 pupils and staff at a variety of


events, including throwing sponges at teachers, a Greek market and two discos.


Earlier in the year, the pupils raised £44 for the: appeal by . .. , . • by children who helped to raise the money.. , r F«".v iw n r f - i r -^ T - r -V * —T T ~ r • —r rn" i.- )$ , ,


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Hollin; added: "It is really good news that she has passed. She is a good driver and I have every confidence in her. I would also like to thank every­ body who helped in the contributions for the car.”


Her father, Mr Keith


ley Lions organised a cam­ paign to raise the much- needed money to pay for a specially-adapted car for Wendy, of Whitburn Road, to drive to work. The “Clitheroe Adver­


Earlier this year, Whal­ And her new indepen­


Breathing space


in fight


DUGDALES — the Clith- eroc firm of animal feed ' compounders — this week gained a short breathing- space in its battle to keep its valuable patent for a b e s t - s e l l i n g si lage supplement. The company faces a bid


joined forces with British Sugar to challenge the patent. Dugdales had been told


by three of the country's largest feed compounders, BOCM Silcock, Dalgety Agriculture and J. Bihby Agriculture, who have


by the Patent Office to have all information in by


tiser and Times” gave full support to the efforts, which resulted in over £7,000 being raised, including an anonymous £5,000 donation from a local businessman. In July, Wendy (IS)


last Thursday, ready for a decision. However, on Monday, the firm learned that an extension had been granted to its patent agent so that he ■could forward further information. Said d ire c to r Roger


Dugtlale: “We have been given until the month end now, so it may be a few weeks before the outcome is known.” Mr Dugdalc added that


took possession of a brand new, specially-adapted Ford Fiesta for use in travelling to work. Our picture shows


Wendy with her redun dant L-plates.


the pooled resources of the four national companies presented a formidable opposition. “However, at Dugdales,


we believe justice and moral integrity will pre­ vail.”


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