Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 23rd, 1989


GISBURN AUCTION MART


PRICES


THERE were 60 newly calved dairy cows and heifers forward at Gisburn Auction Mart on Thursday. First quality cows made to


£710 (average £662), second to £610 (£583). First quality heifers made to


£760 (average £715), second to £610 (£598). T h e re w e re 254 c a lv e s


£130 (average £266.20), heifers to £212 (£170). Limousin X bulls made to £315 (£221.40), heifers to £186 (£135.40). Belgian Blue X bulls to £340


forward including 96 stirks. Charolais X nulls made to


(£275), heifers to £208 (£192.65). Simmental X bulls to £316 (£246.90), h e ife rs to £186 (£154.75). Blonde d’Aquitaine X heifers


m J^fews front the Villages GRINDLETON


Grindleton Parish Council chairman Mr Fred Wad­ dington paid tribute to Joe Mellin who died recently. Mr Mellin had been the clerk to the council for over 20 years and had con­ tributed so much to the village. Members of the council stood in silence as mark of respect. A petition against the


Council meeting At the meeting of


to £148. Hereford X bulls to £186 (£176.75), heifers to £154 (£112.50). Friesian X bulls £190 (£140.25). h e ife rs to £208 (£137.20). A ngus X b u l ls to £174 (£169.65), h e ife rs to £138


(£114.40). Weaned stirks and stores:


Charolais X bulls and steers £528 (£382), heifers £240. Limousin X bulls and steers


£480 (£134.20), heifers to £344 (£309.30). Belgian Blue X bulls and steers to £460 (£412.65), heifers to £242. Other continen­ tal X bulls and steers to £420


£280. Friesian bulls and steers to £105 (£265.85). In the fatstock section there


and heifers and 219 cows and


(£188). Hereford X bulls and steers to


were 597 cattle forward includ­ ing 212 voung bulls, 166 steers


bulls. Voung bulls: Light bulls made


s te e r s to 133.8p (118.9. medium to 136.2p (113.8p), heavy to 120.2p (111.2p). Light heifers to 136.2p (114.6p), nedium to 130.2j> (110.7p)


to 146.2p (average 137.7p), medium to 149.2p (136p). others to 122p (116.2p). Steers and heifers: Light


p.m. The preacher will be the Rev. Graeme Hajls, and everyone is welcome. On Saturday afternoon ladies, and hopefully some gentlelhen, will decorate the church ready for .Eas­ uu


there will be the Easter meeting this .week with Kay. ter Day, and at 8 p.m. aim *<. o H' “‘- Bowland YFC had a split


Vigil and blessing of the Paschal Light. On Easter Day the parish Eucharist will take place at 9-30 a.m. and Evensong at 6-30 p.m.


West window During Lent pupils. of


Rallying to share’


quite categorically: "The project will work with groups of the unemployed, physically and mentally handicapped, the ethnic minority and those subject to probation orders, with a view to helping these peo­ ple into full or part-time employment, further edu­ cation or training and com­ munity programmes.” Five months la te r ,


heavy to 115.8p (10<.8p). Uncertified light steers made


to 116.2p (112.2p). medium to 111.2p (107.2p),heavy to 109.8p (!07p). Light heifers to 102.2p (101.7p). medium to 110.2p (109.4p). heavy to 107.2p (lOO.Op). Cows and bulls: Grade one


cows made to 101.8p (96p), grade two 95.2p (89.9p).grade three 87.8p (80.3p). T h e re were 1130 sheep


Light hoggs made to 189p (176.4p), standard to 197.5p (184.3p), medium to 189p(170p), heavy to 172p (156.3p), over­ weight to 144p (139.7p). Half-bred ewes made to


forward in the sheep section including four lambs, 908hoggs and 218 ewes and rams. Lambs made to 234p (205.5p).


£63 per tonne.


clear what the project entailed.One response states


keep ‘skill


alive B E M n m m


at our current level would cost £24,000 annually, which includes both our salaries and all other expenses. There has been a saving of more than that per annum at Whalley Adult Centre, where the principal has not been replaced, so why can’t that money be used for us?” Miss Byrne is particu­


according to a VPP moni­ toring report, skill share was “a satisfactory project meeting all its objectives u n d er p re s e n t VPP criteria.” Said Miss Byrne: “We


larly concerned that if skill share goes, so does a creche facility run so that mothers are free to attend daytime courses. “At present, 60 mothers


made it clear all along exactly what we were do­ ing. Nobody objected — in fact, we were encouraged and our funding was con­ tinued because we did not step outside the boun­ daries laid down.” She has written to Mr


£46.20 (£12.60), horned ewes to £29.50 (£18.75). rams to £43.80 (£14). Produce: Meadow hay made


Speakers from


France


FOUR young French visi­ tors spoke about working and living in Lancashire at a meeting of Ribblesdale French Circle. Joelle, Isabelle, Mustafa


and Francoise spoke in French to describe their stay in the county. Gene Pope showed part


Glowing tributes to retiring


education chief


MANY tributes were paid to District _ducation Officer Mr Peter Evans at a special retirement presentation for rim at the Fence Gate Inn, Fence


been District Educa- ion Off ic e r for


Mr Evans (64) has


Accrington since 1970 and took over respon­ sibility for Hyndburn and Ribble Valley six years ago. More than 150 peo­


are registered with the creche and there are 150 attendances each week;” said Miss Byrne. “There is no council


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Evans with her evidence and her views, pointing out in particular how “painfully inadequate” the current daytime provision is in Clitheroe. “Why has nothing been


creche or nursery in Clith­ eroe. Here we have a facil­ ity ready set up and work­ ing, with the organisation and the qualified staff. So where are children going to go if we fold?” Some donations have


ple were present and among them were dis­ trict education offi­ cials, school gover­ nors, youth service representatives, and teachers from a wide


done before?” she asks. “Why did it take a group of dedicated amateurs to show the professionals th a t they have been neglecting the needs of the largest concentration of people in the Ribble Valley?" Miss Byrne and Mrs


already been promised to help the women continue in their fight , until they win the official funding they believe they deserve. It could be a long, hard battle, but the word ‘sur­ render’ is not even in their vocabulary.


Kilmister are dedicated enough to go it alone, un­ salaried, until alternative financial backing is found through appropr iate channels. Says Miss B y rn e:


of the video of the Vihiers party’s visit to Whalley last summer and the eve­ ning concluded in general discussion between mem bers and guests. A vote of thanks was


proposed by Raymond Whitehead.


Temporary reprieve for line


“Funding should be com­ ing from the Ribble Valley Council, Lancashire County Council’s Educa­ tion Authority, Social Ser­ vices, Hospital Authority and local industry — the scheme is certainly worthy of their input. “To continue operating


THERE has been a tem­ porary reprieve for the Settle-to-Carlisle railway line. The decision on the


future of the line has been postponed and it will remain open until at least October. The public transport


area.They watched as Miss Joyce Moor, head teacher of Rhyddings County High School, Oswaldtwistle, presented him with a che- ue and two paintings epicting scenes in the


Challenge to MP in hospital sales row


erties are already being tipped for the sites. Senior management at


the hospitals has given assurances over jobs and patient care, following the decision to put the two giant centres up for sale. Mr Tony Jones, acting


Ribble Valley. With Mr Evans was his wife, Audrey, and members of his family. Speaker after speaker


unit general manager at Calderstones, said the news had caused some alarm among the 2,400 staff at both hospitals and reassurances had been given to them. The sale offer was


spoke of Mr Evans’ tire­ less devotion to the cause of education. Among them was Chatburn councillor Mr Ted Boden who said Mr E v an s ’ work had proved invaluable to the service. Mr Evans, who lives in


Spectacular touch to pupils’


. USA visit


RINGSIDE seats for the launch of America’s space shuttle from Cape Ken­ nedy were a bonus for a group of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School students on an exchange visit to the USA. The party of students


erection of public toilets at the top of the Brow has been received by the coun­ cil. Members do not wish to upset villagers, so until an alternative location is found the council has decided to leave the mat­ ter in abeyance. However, ideas for a suitable site in the village would be wel­ comed by the council. Co-operation of a differ­


have been attending St Philip Marginson (joint). Ambrose Chureh every Juniors —Adrian Pope,


Grindleton CE School


Wednesday for a children’s Eucharist. Each time their offertory has gone towards the West Window Appeal,


carcases. : Master judges were Mr


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Actresses ' Members of Bolton-by-


Clitlieroe 22324 (Editorial), ; SPORT


annual meeting of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Ladies’ Social Hour at Bil-


lington.


secretary are Mrs C. Wall- bank and Mrs K. .Lowe and treasurer is Miss M.


Joint president and


the boys travelling to Slin- A vote of thanks v.as g er ’s Wholesale Meat given to Miss Kay for


R. Green for beef and Miss V. Pickard for lamb. Re­ sults: Seniors — Janet Hanson, Philip Pope and


ent kind is sought by the council regarding the Best-Kept Village Compe­ tition. Last year Grindle­ ton came fourth in their section, but the council is considering not entering this year unless there is favourable response


and in exchange for their .was tq. make a fruit drink ifts the vicar, Fr Trevor from'. British fruits^ only. Vaughan, gave the pupils a piece of jigsaw which eventually .made-up the design of the new west window. At the end-of-term ser­


Rupert Smallshaw, James Towler. The girls were “ at home” apd the competition


Judge was president’s wife


vice on Friday the children produced these pictures now displayed in church. The scholars have also


and staff left town last week for a three-week stay as guests of pupils from North Fayette High School, Iowa. They travelled out via


from villagers, with offers of help to keep the village tidy and weed-free on a regular basis. Members of the small


son Pickard, Gill Armer, Jayne Moore. Juniors — Vicki Leach,' Susan Han­ son, Nadine Herd. Members recently took


Mrs B. Booth. Results: Seniors — Ali­


been busy making a grand Easter garden and this will also be on show in church from Saturday.


t Supliers, Great Harwood, playing the organ and to o judge beef and lamb members for their support . Presentatio


for pool pla GISBURN and District P


its annual presentation al Wednesday. Last year’s presentation n


during the past year. A donation of £50 was


received. The speaker at next


Tuesday’s meeting will be Mr J. Eamshaw, of Wilp­ shire. On Thursday there will be a tea and chat, with everyone welcome.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Orlando, where they were invited to watch the spec­ tacle, and Chicago. In a telephone call to


band who worked very hard last year feel they need more people to help them, but it must be every week throughout the sum­ mer months. A spokesman said: “So


headmaster Mr Clive Dar- ley, Clitheroe staff who are teaching in the Ameri­ can school said pupils were due to visit the state capi­ tal of Des Moines today.


are to meet the Speaker of the House of Representa­ tives, who is a candidate for the senator’s position in Iowa. Said Mr Darley: “The


During their visit, they


Wilpshire, officially retires at the end of March and will stand as a candidate for Clitheroe in the May county council elections. .D is t r ic t education


designed to see what interest there was in the property market. There was no question of staff or patients being thrown on the scrapheap as some reports had suggested, and any new move would be a long-term one. Mr Jones said he wished


Judging Slaidburn YFC mem­


come on Grindletonions show the council you are interested and will give your support by contacting Coun. Mrs Gwen Pye, at the village shop, or clerk to the council Mrs Mary Reynolds, by early April, so they we can enter this worthwhile competition on your behalf.” Two allotments have


meeting is a bonus for stu­ dents of‘A’ level Politics.” From temperatures


the evening were Mr Geoff Nutter and Mr Simon Thompson.The boys judged live pigs .and fat hoggs and on the following Wednesday went to Mr N u tte r ’s premises, at Higham, where they then


bers enjoyed a stock-judg­ ing evening at Spencers Farm, Bolton-by-Bow- land, by permission of Mr and Mrs Blakey. The master judges for


become vacant. If any residents of Grindleton wishes to lease one they should apply to Mrs Reyn­ olds. A site meeting has been


hovering around the 80s in Orlando, the students are now coping with condi­ tions below freezing in Iowa.


minister’s announcement was welcomed by Lanca­ shire County Council’s Highways and Transporta­ tion Committee.


administration is now undergoing a considerable shake-up. The post of Dis­ trict Education Officer is being replaced by area education officers who will cover several districts, although an education sub­ office is being retained in Clitheroe. Mr Jack Lord, the


to cite the example of the nearby Langho centre where it had taken five years for it to be sold and reopened for a new use. Developments affectin)


Americans who have ren­ ounced 20th century life and are living colony style, withdrawn from civilisa­ tion but now a major tour­ ist spectacle. American students only


They also hope to meet


the two hospitals wouli also be long-term. Their disposal is being


part in the Northern Area semi-final of the Enter­ tainment Competition at Hexham,, Northumber­ land, against teams from Cumbria, Yorkshire and Northumberland. Their production “I t’ll be all right on the night” was placed third. Janet Hanson and Sarah Wolfenden won the NFU Mutual Trophy for best actresses of the evening. The next meeting will


of the season was held at Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday night. Music for dancing was by Bob Fairclough and super was served by ladies of the committee.Prizewinners were: Mrs J. Rutter, Mr A. Shalton, Mrs G. Ellison, Mr J. Thomas,Mrs M. Pye, Mr P. Cowking, Mrs Kelsall and Mr J. Waterworth. Dances booked for next


Dancing The last “Come dancing”


season are October 14th, November 11th and December 9th.


be on April 3rd at 7-15 p.m. when the boys will be judging pigs and the girls will make fruit flans.


Success


judged the carcases of hogs and beef. The judges at Higham


held regarding the pro­ posed bus shelter. The contract has been awarded and work should s ta r t immediately after Easter. The council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause to bus passengers. The roadside bench at


Deputy District Education Officer, will be acting Dis­ trict Education Officer until the new system starts in September. Our photograph shows


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MUCKING-IN are these members of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club. Armed with pitchforks and spades, they , shifted 40 tons of manure .on Saturday in a bid to raise pounds for charity. -.■


plus one wagon and involved shifting wheelbarrows full of “magic fertiliser” to gardens throughout the Ribble Valley. At the bargain price of £1 a barrowful, Saturday^ efforts, in pouring rain, snow and hail, brought in £382.


Their “muck haul” involved 15 young farmers, six tractors and trailers^ ■


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adm in is te red by Mr Richard Strickland, prop erty services manager for the North West Regional Health Authority in Man- chester.The final sale will have to be sanctioned by authority members. Meanwhile, equipment


Mr and Mrs E v an s (centre) with colleagues at the farewell buffet.


Pendle Club


WINNERS of the Pendle Club’s weekly bridge ses­ sion were Mrs L. Lynch and Mr T. Thornber, Mrs F. Porter and Mrs K. Tolson.


have Good Friday as holiday over Easter and on Tuesday the party are visiting north east Iowa for a three-day tour of St Louis, Missouri, before concluding their visit.


F u r and feather


to tend the extensive gar­ dens at Brockhall is being auctioned off on April 8th. The hospital’s extensive greenhouses will be offered to the public on one to three-year leases. The laundry at Brock-


WILDLIFE in the Ribble Valley was the main con­ cern when a local group met to raise cash by play­ ing bingo. The Friends of Fur and


hall, which has served the entire health district, will close down in th re months time and be trans ferred to Calderstones where patient numbers are expected to increase to 1,000 in the next two years.


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Good haul for the young farmers


Feather raised £180 from the well-attended func tion, which was held at the Royal British Legion Club in Clitheroe. Members will decide


were Mr Nutter ana Mr Stephen Richards. After the two events the overall junior winners were Mar­ g a re t C a r r , Geordie Parker and Jonty Mason. The senior winners were P e te r Marsden, Gary Swindlehurst and James Waddington;- The girls were shown


Hydro Lodge has still not been repaired, but this is now in hand together with other seats in the village which need painting before th e ’summer. The notice board opposite the bus shelter also needs main­ taining. A letter was read from


■ Chairman Mr Roger Parks presided at the monthly meeting of Bol- ton-by-Bowland village hall committee. It was reported that two recent dances and a whist and domino drive had been a financial success. Arrangements were


proved to be a great sue- e cess, and this year there a will again be a free buffet and disco, a pool competi- o tion and a challenge table t running throughout the o evening.


begin with a match s between the landlords of the White Bull and Buck 1 Inn, Gordon Hutchinson I and Peter Hodgkinson ' respectively.


The challenge table will t


guests are invited to ’ attend what should be an 1 excellent night. Apart


All players and their i i


from trophies for the win- 1 I


Low Moor


hit 12 WHALLEY Celtic pro­ gressed through to the next round of the Aitken Shield with a 6-1 victory over Kings Arms. Meanwhile, the destina­


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made for a whist and' domino drive on Wednes­ day and an arts and crafts fair in aid of funds, on May 28th. The next meeting will be on April 19th.


the residents and trustees of the Almshouses, thank­ ing the parish council for the erection of a street light outside the gate of the houses. This has illu­ minated a dangerous cor­ ner of the road and also made the residents feel safer. Several residents have


enjoyed an evening at Mrs Josie Cowking’s Mytton Farm Craft Centre, Slaid­ burn. After instruction from


how to crochet by Mrs Hazel Waddington and then attempted to create something themselves. S u s a n .L ig h tb ow n expressed thanks. . The girls competition, which was judged by Mrs Bla­ key, was a plated .apple pie, and the junior winners were Elaine Barton, Helen Barton and Jean Robin­ son. The senior winners were Helen Coar, Susan Lightbown and Andrea Sharpies. Over 30 members also


which animal charities will benefit during their annual meeting at the club on Monday, April 17th,start­ ing at 7-30 p.m. Anybody is welcome to


attend.


complained about the bad state of Sawley Road since the Gas Board laid their pipe to Sawley. A request is to be made to the High­ way Authority to see whose responsibility it is to put it back to its origi­ nal condition. A skip for household


Mrs Cowking, members painted their own designs on mugs and plates, which were then left for firing. Refreshments and a


of West Bradford Ladies’ Bright Hour was led by the Rev. Elaine Halls. After a short service, member Mrs Margaret Sleath gave a slide show with a local aspect, show­ ing West Bradford senior citizens on their annual outings and gardens and plants from around the area.


Colourful A well attended meeting


beautiful” seemed an appropriate final hymn. The last meeting of the


“All things bright and


season will be the AGM on April 12th.


SIMONSTONE W\ TOSSIDE


Garden Club are looking forward-to their monthly meeting in the Old School next Thursday when Mrs Iris Baldwin, of Read, will demonstrate arrange­ ments of spring flowers. The meeting will begin at 7^30 p.m:


Garden club Members of Simonstone


Contact Group will be held in Simonstone Old School on April 4th at 2-15 p.m.


Contact The next meeting of the


by Mrs A. Mellor and


business meeting followed, after which Janet Mason thanked Mrs Cowking.


rubbish will be placed on the Duke of York Hotel car park from the April 4th to 10th and September 5th to 11th. This skip is for the use of Grindleton resi­ dents only and those using it are requested to keep the area tidy. A representative of the


Rural Development Coun­ cil is to be invited to the next council meeting to speak about rural post offices and the need to make sufficient use of them to avoid possible clo­ sure. A parish meeting will


the Friends of Brennand Endowed School, Slaid­ burn, children’s librarian Mrs M. Palmer spoke about the services offered by her department to chil­ dren of all ages, from play school to secondary school. A varied collection of books was on display. A business meeting fol­


lowed, when the constitu­ tion for the organisation was formally, adopted and the financial report read. A social evening in the


form of a walking treasure hunt is to be held during the summer term.


take place on May 9th at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Hall. This meeting will be open to the public and all villagers are welcome to attend and give their com­ ments.


.palms the parishioners processed into church, fol­ lowed by Sunday School scholars waving palms and members of the choir car­ rying large palm branches. The church had also been decorated with palms by Mrs J. Bendall. A dramatic reading of


ies were celebrated at St Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton, beginning with the congregation, children and choir assembling in school. After the blessing of the


Ceremonies Palm Sunday ceremon­


LANGHO


Cathedral visit St. Leonard’s Men’s


Fellowship, . Langho, visited Blackburn Cathe­ dral for a conducted tour by the Rev. Canon G. A. Williams. It was greatly appreciated and ended with a short service: ; An enjoyable meat and-


Librarian . At a recent meeting of


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April date A whist drive, organised


roup, will be held in imonstone Old School, on April 4th at 7-30 p.m.


GISBURN


C. Thistlethwaite opened the meeting of Gisburn Mother’s Union and thanked members for the delightful posies they had made for Mothering Sun-


Posies Enrolling member Mrs


day. . . . An in s p i r in g and


thoughtful talk was given by the speaker Mrs G. Moir, of Grindleton, pres­ enting a new insight into the words of the 23rd Psalm. On April 3rd a party of


a whist and domino drive in aid of Tosside Institute funds. MCs were S. Hogg and E. Metcalfe. Winners: J. Howarth,


Tables There were 15 tables for


D. Oddie, M. Jackson, C. Wiseman, H. Nelson, M Carruthers, N. Fox, M. Coultherd, P. Greenwood, F. Wall, J. Waddington, S. Hogg, G. Parker. Raffle: M. Dawkes, R.


Brown, H. Lofthouse, G. Parker, N. Breaks, M. Sutton, M.Bairstow.


Clitheroe naturalists


CLITHEROE Naturalists’ Society wound up its last week of the winter pro­ gramme with a series of lectures by David Tem­ pest of Todmorden. He entertained mem­


bers with slides and anec­ dotes of local people, places, botanical and bird studies, and was thanked by Graeme Wilkinson. The annual dinner was


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held at Alston Hall where 52 members heard Ron Freethy speak about his optimistic views for the future of the local country­ side, its flowers, mammals and birds, with particular reference to the local habi­ tat of the arctic hare, but­ terflies and beetles. Norman Duerden gave


members will attend the annual Lady Day service at Skipton Parish Church, at 2 p.m., and some mem­ bers hope to join Bolton- by-Bowland MU branch at its meeting on April 19th to hear a talk by local magistrate Mr N.Lund. The Bowland Deanery


MU Festival takes place at St John’s Church, Hurst Green, on May 16th.


LANE ENDS


potato pie supper, served in St Mary’s Cathedral refectory, rounded off a pleasant evening.


received from St Peter’s Centre, was well attended Men’s Fellowship, Dar- and a supper was served wen, to attend a joint by the. ladies of the corn- meeting on April 11th.


An invitation has been Lane Ends Community


the Passion Narrative was given. The narrator was Carol Taylor, and other parts were read by Allen Hollingworth, Margaret Aspin and the vicar, Fr Trevor Vaughan. Mr G. Hood read the interces­ sions. Organist was Mr J. Pye. Easter services begin on


• hour vigil. On Good Friday Evensong will be- a joint service with Methodist Church members at 6-30


Thursday at 8 p.m. with the Commemoration of the Last Supper and a one


Whist


were: Ladies' — Mrg -C. Holden, Mrs, A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs M. Jackson, Mr G. Haworth. . A ■ .. Dominoes: Miss A. HoF


den, Mrs M. Buckingham, Mr A. Hayhurst, .Mr W.Shoesmith. ’ Raffle: Mr J. Kay, ’ •


Whist winners at Hurst Mackie, J. ■ Podevyn, Mr Green Qvfer.-60s\ drive Capstick; Mrs Hodson. ;


BILLINGTON


Baptist officers. Officers for the' coming


year were elected a t the


— R. Eamshaw, M. Bir- t lep .L . Capstick, G. Barker, D. Haworth, E. Capstick. Children — Pamela Herd, Matthew Wright, Martin Podevyn. Raffle: M. Harrison,-D.


mittee. Winners were: Adults


Supper A domino drive, held at


an excellent audio-visual talk on the rivers of the Ribble Valley and the varying landscapes and habitats of Lancashire. Mrs Florrie Blades


thanked both speakers. The last winter walk


was organised by Norman Berry. The first summer walk


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begins in Whalley on Good Friday and there is to be a coach outing to Sunder­ land Point on Saturday (April 1st). Anyone wanting to take


part is asked to contact the secretary (Clitheroe 41156).


Summer buses


SUMMER bus services on Leisure Link ro u tes through the Ribble Valley countryside will be start­ ing up on Good Friday. These include service


210 which will run from Burnley and Nelson to Downham with connec­ t io n s to an d f rom Clitheroe. Service 45 will run from


Blackburn and Accrington to Morecambe through the Trough of Bowland. There will be stops at Wh'alley, Clitheroe, Waddington, Newton, Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge. The services will run


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tion of the second division championship is still far from decided. Lord Nel­ son, in second place, will have thought they did well enough when they beat local rivals Broekhall 5-0, but leaders Low Moor did even better, trouncing poor Buck Inn 12-0. Low- Moor lead by four points, but Lord Nelson have two games in hand. Last week’s results:


Aitken Shield — Kings Arms 1, Whalley Celtic 6. Division Two — Royal


Oak 3, Kings Arms Res 4: Low Moor 12, Buck Inn 0; Waterloo Rangers 5, ICI/Station 0; Lord Nelson 5, Brockhall 0. There are no fixtures over the Easter weekend.


M u s ic a l o u t in g


Twenty-five members of the Wednesday Club, Clitheroe, had a most enjoyable outing to the Opera House, Manchester, to see the musical, "Hello Dolly,” starring Dora Bryan. Mrs Janet Hulme organ­


ised the event and donated a box of chocolates which was raffled, the winner being Mrs Peggy Mares. The next meeting on


April 19th will be a fund­ raising evening at the home of Mrs E. Lambert. There will be bring-and- buy and cake stalls and a raffle. Money raised will go to a local charity


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