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A FRACAS marked the end of a 20th birthday celebration in Clitheroe as nine youths remonstrated with police trying to make arrests.' ? Hth^ ° e ous charges of .assault viour and obstructing a


, _ . . ra c e d with a la rg e The remaining four, S tre e t , obs tructing a 14th.' ' . . . Lord (19), of Grafton


£r ° uP ®* youths, two who admitted the offences, policeconstableintheexe- police officers had to call included Andrew Wash- cution of his duty. ; reinforcements.


after a struggle, while belonging to Jamshid Mir- compensation ,of £600 for other -youths approached s a d i G h a h r em a n i ; the damage to . a car. the police m a .threatening Matthew Goodbier(19); of was also bound over to manner.


_One man was arrested damaging a motor, car £200 and ordered to pay brook (20), of Fort Street, Washbrook' was fined » FROM PAGE ONE


Clitheroe, answered vari- insulting words and beha- Lord was fined £200 and bound over for, 12 months in the sum of £200. He was ordered to forfeit £100 for a previous binding over.' Goodbier was fined a


Nine youths, all from th re a ten in g , abusive, - months in the sum of £100; T u rn e r S t re e t ; using keep the peace'for 12


Don’t choke our streets up again


and administration man- • ager, to complain. The letter, from Cham­


ber president Mr Chris Wood, said: “Thank you for your letter of March 23rd, in which you state the loss of staff spaces at the council offices would not affect public facilities. “It is with concern that


just not long enough to l ’


at the council offices by May 31st. “Twenty-three days is


we note' an overspill area has now been provided for council'staff, despite your assurances in the letter, “Whilst we appreciate


ook at something which will have such far-reaching effects for Clitheroe,” said Mr Stevens. “What’s the hurry?-’I wonder why the council will not allow more time?” , .. , , Mr Stevens is further


■ the life-blood of trade and must, surely, be given pri­ ority for parking spaces. Could not your ‘all-day s ta f f use the Chester Avenue area and free spaces for the revenue­ generating public?” Mr Stevens is equally


t h a t a n u m b e r o f employees must, by the nature of their duties, make regular excursions from the building, there are still a great number who occupy parking spaces from 9 a.m. to 5,p.m. “Car-borne shoppers are


Pets loan scheme


total of £200 and bound over for 12 months in the sum of £100 and Foulker was fined £200 and bound over for 12 months in the sum of £100. Prosecuting, Mrs Susan


for Schools A PETS loan scheme for schools in the Ribble Val­ ley and other parts of L an c a sh i re is to -b e launched next week by the Lancashire College of Agriculture and Hort­ iculture.


concerned that the short­ listed developers may be keen to acquire property bordering the auction mart site to increase the size and scope of the devel­ opment. Businesses on the King Street edge of the site received a letter in December from Harro gate-based consultants sounding out property owners’ attitudes to “see­ ing a more comprehensive scheme to include the p rem is e s which you occupy.” Mr Stevens was looking


concerned by the short c o n s u l ta t io n p e r io d allowed over the proposals to develop the auction mart site: developers’ proposals will be on view from next Tuesday, not this week, and representa­ tions have to be handed in


Delay for fund-raisers


Riley said it was shortly after midnight on March 30th this year when Mr Ghahremami looked out of th e window and saw Washbrook jumping up and down on the roof of his car and banging his foot down. He knocked on the win­


dow but was too fright­ ened to go outside. Mrs Riley said Wash


brook then jumped on the car bonnet and grabbed a piece off the front bumper. Washbrook struggled vio lently with police trying to arrest him. Someone e ls e wa


allows the college to lend animals such as rabbits, gerbils, mice and hamsters to schools, along with detailed care and instruc­ tion sheets, is a county education authority initia­ tive in support of the new national curriculum,- which now makes science a com-, pulsory subje ct in all schools.


The scheme,' which


arrested and Foulker tried to interfere by pulling at the officers’ jacket lapels. Lord became involved


forward to seeing the developers’ proposals and hoping the Chamber would be allowed a preview before, the launch next Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mr Philip


ing National Pets Week (May 7th to 13th), when parties of schoolchildren will visit the college’s small animal care centre at Hutton.


It will be launched dur­


and pulled at an officer from behind to help a youth from being arrested. The youth ran off. Mrs.Riley said Goodbier


Bailey, the council’s direc­ tor of development and cli­ ent services was excited by the three schemes. “We have three good


.special coffee morning (duying;“Save the Children Fund Week” because they were unable to find suit­ able premises in time. So, instead, the event


C L ITH E R O E fu n d ­ raisers could not hold a a


will have to be held one .week later, on May 12th, at the United Reformed Church. It will include a raffle, cake stall and bring-and-buy stall. However, the local Save


the Children branch was- able to hold its annual flag day at the start of the spe­ cial week. A to ta l of £557.48 was raised, about the same as last year. Money raised up to the


available, at Clitheroe .Par­ ish Hall for inspection by the .public and, interested bodies from nocnr on Tues­ day. From Wednesday, to F r id a y , v iew in g is between 10 a.m. and p.m., and on Saturday between 10 a.m. and p.m. There is a chance to see the plans in the eve­ nings, too, between 7 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. While reduction plans


developers here, three good architects, and I shall be interested to see what reaction there is from, the public,” he said. Full-size plans will be


are available from the council, Mr Bailey urges people to study the full size plans first. The three developer:


: ton dresses has recently been despatched to the fund’s London warehouse for distribution overseas.


New code


for calling capital


RIBBLE VALLEY; tele­ phone users will soon be


amending their directories . .'. because, after Sun­


. All the capital’s num­ bers lose their 01 code and this will be replaced by 071 for inner London and 081 for the other numbers. Anybody misdialling will hear a recording asking them to dial again.


day, all London numbers are changing.


• Subscribers requiring days a week. . . J Cheaper outing


- families wanting a day out ’ at the Camelot Entertain- ment Centre at Charnock


RIBBLE VALLEY Tour- ist Information Centre'is helping to cut costs for


.. Richard.They are selling tickets v for adultsdat £6. (savin ‘i 95p) and children aged 4 "14 at £5.50 (saving 45p) —' an overall saving of nearly £3 for a family of four,


i Tickets, can be used any ; time this year and there is . ' also a video on show so


Outdoor music


SUMMER sounds will be in the air. on Sunday when Slaidbum-Band appear - in


Sabden.


■isedsbyr/RibbleVyalley, Council. ■- ■ ' ' '* '


on the recreation field ant the event has been organ-


The band will be, playmj


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that the attractions can be viewed before you buy,


advice on the change can ring the special free Hel-


■- - pline on 0800 800-873 from i 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven


end of: the branch’s finan- cial year totalled over £3,000 — again, about the same as last year — and a large consignment of blan­ kets, knitted tops and cot-


will involve a special pro­ gramme of extra activi­ ties, including a children’s


The college’s pets week


was shouting and interfer­ ing and was generally abusive. Mr John Greenwood, for


Washbrook, said the. man was extremely drunk. He had drunk between 12 and 18 p in ts and sev e ra l whiskies. His father, Mr Edward


pet show on May 11th, at G p.m., coupled with responsible pet ownership evening.


Washbrook, told magis­ trates that his son had a family birthday party, but went out with his friends to celebrate the following night.


drinker, and since the inci­ dent had not been out.


He was not a regular


G o o d b ie r , s a id he obstructed police by failing to give his name and address.


Mr Greenwood, for


Foulker, said he had acted out of character. He had gone out on the town and behaved stupidly.


Mr Barry Dearing, for


in his own defence. Presiding magistrate,


are: Redring Investments of Harrogate;Maple Grove Developments Ltd, Preston; and Millard Prop­ erties Ltd, of London.


Lord had nothing to say


Mr Jim Parker, said: “It is a sorry tale we have heard in court to-day. It must be realised that the court will not accept drunkeness as an e x c u s e fo r bad behaviour.”


Rate exemption for local groups


SEVEN organisations in the Ribble Valley will be given 100% national non-domestic rate relief.


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by the Borough Council’s tion, Eaves Hall Country Finance and General Pur- clu b , West Bradford; posek Committee: . .


datory relief; the council has decided to add 20% discretionary relief to effectively make them ie-Daie.- exempt.- Village and com­ munity halls will also be exempt. The, organisations are


the Catholic Youth Ser­ vice, Text House, Clith­ eroe; Trinity Youth and Community Centre, Clith­ eroe; St John’s Ambu­ lance, King Lane, Clith­ e r o e ; S t J o h n ’ s Ambulance, Station Build­ ings,' Longridge; Old Peo- ile’s Welfare Committee, .lOwergate, • Clitheroe;


The decision was taken; Service Motoring Associa- As well as the 80% man- P e te r ’s Guild, H u rs t Clitheroe Social Club; St


Green; Clitheroe Labour Party; and Ribble Valley Naturist Club, Clayton


judges, both young and old, on -May 12th, and college open day on May 13th, when there will be displays and information on many pets, from taran­ tulas to to r to ise s and guinea pigs to goats.


small animal judging seminar for prospective


Naturalists on murder scene


CLITHEROE Naturalists' second summer excursion was held on Saturday. The sun drew 37 mem-'


bers .to Scotsman’s Stump on Winter Hill, reputedly the site of a murder in 1853. - ;'. 7 , -■


Connie Bishop, started with a look round a huge rockery and aviary at Moss Bank Park in Bolton,


The walk, led, by Mrs


past the houses of local cotton mill workers, the IBA television mast on Winter Hil1 down the path which w.j the scene of the first ever mass tres­ pass, to Smithills Hall returning, to Moss Bank Park.


Members were taken


Mrs Bishop for a walk dur­ ing which the arrival of the swallows, the sighting of a jay and 23 varieties o:' flowers were noted. Mrs M: Nutter is to lead


Mr W. Shaw thanked


the' next walk, on May 12th, to Selside, York shire. Members-are asked to meet at 10-30 a.m. at Clitheroe Station. Any inquiries can be made to Mrs Bishop (22274). , -


There will also be a


ABOUT 120 pupils from Clitheroe Royal .Grammar School took part in the school’s annual 'concert on Sunday, providing music ranging from well-known modern tunes like the Z-Cars theme to Verdi’s March from “Aida.” One of the more, unusual work's on the pro-


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Vir,” with an'excellent accompaniment by two violins, the senior chamber orchestra chose Bach’s 4th Brandenburg Concerto and lighter music was performed by the wind band, with items such as The Dam Busters’.March.” ' Three girls; played si, Mozart trio and there was


The senior choir sang Monteverdi’s “Bcatus 7 - >


grammc was the junior choir’s “A; Day‘in a Life,” based on Solzhenitsyn’s novel about life in a labour camp.


‘Every trader has suffered from road closure’


also a xylophone'solo. The:orchestra;played three pieces; concluding with Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of the Tumblers.” The pupils, were playing to a packed audience of


Joy Fielding. The music makers-were thanked by headmaster


Mr Cliye Darlcy for providing such superb entertainment;


Mart judges have hard task


AT Monday’s anniversary sale of prime stock at Clitheroe Auc­ tion Mart there was an excellent show'of 112 cattle and C23 sheep. The judges in both sections ere facet! with a difficult task


in sorting out the prizewinners, but all of them did well. A quality show of 30 bulls


took some sorting for the judges but prices in the sale ring reflected the easing of prices all round. The champion was a steer from J. and M. Townsend which made 154p to D. Gregory, of Bacup. The day’s top figure, how­ ever, was for a Limousin heifer


from It. Yates, selling to Nelson butcher G. Mellin at lG5n. Bulls topped a t 1*19p and cows enjoyed a good trade to 94.50p (average 81p). In the sheep section, trade


,1. H. Porter to A. Birtwistle (115p); 2nd, A. & S. Kay to W. & V. Robinson (104p). Cow — 1st, R. Seed & Son to


G. Sharp (135p). Native steer or heifer — 1st,


A. Fell (89.5p); 2nd, B.' Breaks to A. Fell (94.5p); 3rd, G. Dakin to Jack Pennington (80p). Champion — J. M. Townsend


parents, relatives and friends, but they are no strangers to such large concerts — every-year some 200 pupils take part in the school’s carol con­ cert. They were conducted by music teacher Mrs


place so that a new sewer system can be installed and the work, which began a month ago, is expected to continue for another month.: “Every single trader


WHALLEY tradei-s are preparing themselves to make a claim for loss of profit, following the closure of the main road through the village. The closure has taken


Hailstorms and frost mar April


and publican has suffered a loss of business,” said Mr Roger Wilkinson, the chairman of the Whalley branch of the Clitheroe add District Chamber of Trade. “Each one is monitoring


the'loss individually, so that when the road finally reopens, they will be able to put in a claim against th e a p p r o p r i a t e d authorities.” Mr Wilkinson had hoped


A WARM, dry start to April was followed by some cool and frosty nights. Temperatures of 2G degs F on


the 3ru and 30 degs F on the 7th and 8th damaged ga rd en shrubs. From the 15th to the 19th,


there were some notable hail­ storms, spoiling the Easter holidays. The rest of the month became


sunny and warm, with pressure rising to 72 degs F on the 30th. Rainfall was again below average, with only two inches


bought by D. Gregory (154p). Reserve champion — F. Bell


— 1st, T. Holden bought by G. Nutter (274p); 2nd, J. Stott & Sons bought by N. Gates (285n); ;3rd, C. N. Rushton bought by


under 17.5kg — 1st, J. Bailey bought by N. Gates (328p); 2nd, J. Stott & Sons bought by G. Riley (27Gp); 3rd, J. A. Wearc bought by G. Nutter (27<ip). Pen of four Iambs over 18kg


bought by A. Birtwistle. Sheep: Pen of four lambs


J. M. Townsend to ’ > K. Asnw Ashwortty-i-The dealers are crying out for


(149p). Native bull — 1st, F. W.


altogether slightly weaker than last week, overall was for some lambs better and with an overall average well in line with national trends. Cuttle prize winners: Best; continental bull — 1st, F. Bell to A. Birtwistle (137p); 2nd, F. Bell to R. Tyldsley (130p); 3rd, ~


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Hanson to R. Tyldsley (117p); 2nd, R. Miller to G. Nutter (105p). Continental steer,— 1st;*J.


Yates to G. Mellin (lG5p): 2nd, J. M. Townsend to G. Sharp (140p); 3rd, J. M. Townsend to


Continental heifer — 1st, R. ’ :, \ Safer


driving DRIVING techniques will be displayed in Clitheroe on Saturday. In a safer driving pro­


motion, Lancashire Con­ stabulary is to bring its exhibition bus to Green- acre Garage, Clitheroe, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The exhibition will


, much demand on Tuesday, as the average price for friesian . calves shows while topping at ..'£122, with an average of£104.G.


den bought by G. Nutter (274p). :• Export calves were not in as


. some good, strong, continental -calves as demand far outstrips supply and good trade is envi­ saged at next week’s show. Limousin bulls went to £198,


Townsend to D; Gregory (154n); 2nd, J. M. Townsend to no sale; 3rd, J. M. Townsend to G.; Nut- ter(140p).


-heifers to £118, friesian bulls to £122 and Belgian Blue heifers to £165. In the sheep section, trade


was not in keeping with the recent good weather, but older ewes found it good while hoggs seemed cheaper in comparison. Mule hoggs (singles) made to


bought by N. Gates (328p). Reserve champion — T. Hol­


Atkinsons (274p). Champion — 1st, J. Bailev


that traffic would be able to use the road at times when work was not being carried out, but it is to remain closed. And residents claim that


it is a problem that has affected the whole village. “We have been hit quite


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badly, with the weekends being diabolical,” said Mrs Sandra Miller, of the Abbey Cafe, King Street. “Much of our trade is pass­ ing custom, like that from cyclists, and they are just n o t coming th ro u g h


Whalley.”


Contacting local


employers


local firms during the next two weeks as part of their annual “Employer Contact Fortnight.” Each of the 13 officers


RIBBLE Valley careers officers will be visiting


£43, mule ewes (singles) to £45, mule ewes (twins) to £33.50, horned ewes (twins) to £29.50 and grit ewes to £18.50.


Ribble Valley -is the choice


THE winners of a recent Lancashire holiday compe­ tition have opted for a weekend in the Ribble Valley as their prize. Mr. Geoffrey Dickinson


include demonstration drives by advanced police drivers, a reaction timer, eyesight tester, an inter­ active driving simulator and a newly-acquired “seat belt sled.”


eral manager Mr David Church-Taylor welcomed the display, adding that the garage was always conscious of its responsibi­ lities towards road safety.


Greenacre Garage’s gen­ ' V


and his wife Hilda, from Upminster in Essex, were winners of the competition featured in Lancashire County Council’s first holi­ day brochure, “Lancashire — Discover the Secret.” They spent a weekend


employed in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley will visit 15, industries and offices to explain what the service offers, and to bring them up to date on train­ ing in the area. They will distribute


Day Max. Min. Rain (mnv 1


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72 49 • 44


Death of retired


leaflets on the training and e n te rp r i s e co u n c ils , national vocational qualifi­ cations, youth training and records of achievement. The District Careers


. Wood, who was managing ■ director of Stanworth’s chain of glass, China and leather goods shops in Lancashire, including the Clitheroe shop in Moor Lane from 1984-88, has died suddenly, at his home. Mr Wood, of Gills Croft,


businessman RETIRED C l ith e ro e businessman Mr Harry


Officer, Mrs Dorothy Mas kell, said: “The emphasis this year is on talking to employers about training especially the East Lancs Technical College, and alerting them to changes going on in education and training.” She in v i te d th o s e


at the Gibbon Bridge Country House Hotel, Chipping, where the chair­ man of tne county council’s Tourism. Sub-committee C o u n ty C o u n . Ken Spence, presented them with a commemorative China plate.


Barbara has been a credit to the bank


Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe; the Rotary Club of Ribb- lesdale (fishing rights). . . • Voluntary aided and special schools, together with other charitable organisations, will also receive mandatory, relief of 80%. ■ The- Rib b le Valley


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when he , saw a youth and th e . c a s e s w'er.e • police constable in the exe: jumping up and down on'adjourned for trial to June cution of his duty; Craig the roof of his car.


heard that theterrified.,occasioning bodily harm, policeconstableintheexe- owner of a kebab and pizza public order offences and cution of his duty; Jason house in Whalley Road, obstructing police officers. Lee Foulker (18), ofSalth- Olitheroe, called police Five pleaded not guilty; ill Road, obstructing a


THE Ribble Valley Council’s long-awaited dog{ warden service officially started.this.week for ; a trial period of six months. •


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provided by Stray Dog , Mr Dave Morris, direc-.; Kennels (Kilsyth), which tor of communityand.com-,' provide a large-scale con- mercial services, said he trading, operation to local believed the service would - authorities in Scotland.- be of great benefit'to the Proprietor Mr Diarmid public. Anybody with com-


.'■The service is being, as-possible.” :


Naim and senior dog war-' plaints about dogs should den Mr-'Alec Black met contact the counciL.on local councillors'on Tues- Clitheroe 25111 and ask day and will spend, the for Mr Philip Llewellyn, first month touring the Clitheroe’s Coun. Eric area and evaluating its Brace well, who has long particular problems.,- . campaigned against prob- The service was started lems of dog fouling, said:


problems from roaming .ting people to give ev i- . dogs in the rural area of dence so a prosecution the borough. He hopes could be', brought. The public awareness can be warden scheme will enable brought to b ea r . on the prosecutions to be brought p ro b lem in o rd e r to where necessary.” - . reduce, as far as possible, the need for legal action. Unaccompanied dogs


Mr Nairn says he sees the problem has been get- complaints about dogs, but


with identity collars will be re tu rn e d to th e ir owners who will be given warnings. Dogs allowed to persist in roaming will be taken to kennels where owners will have to pay boarding fees in return for their pets. , Dogs without identifica-


A chance for passengers to speak up


t io n c o l la r s will be removed and owners who allow their pets to foul public areas will be cau­ tioned and legal action taken where by-laws are in f r in g e d . P ro b lem s caused by barking dogs will also be investigated. After the evaluation


DISGRUNTLED bus and train users in the county are to get the chance to air their views about the services at a special open forum. The public have been


Eeriod, a local person will


a dog warden, and will patrol the borough at ran­ dom, with back-up from the company which says it provides the biggest dog warden contracting ser­ vice to local authorities in Scotland. Mr Nairn added: “We


e appointed to train as


invited by Lancashire County Council to attend the next public transport liaison committee meeting when they will be able to speak up at the start of the meeting. The first of the liaison


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af ter many complaints' “It is up to everyone to about s tray dogs and support this'scheme and problems of fouling, par- make it work, ticularly in the Clitheroe ; “There have been many area.


hope to increase public awareness of the problem by going into schools and talking to as many people


0(i Bible message


Holliday, of Clitheroe gave a message based on the Biblical account of the disciples’ meeting with 'e s u s on the road to Emmaeus. He was thanked by Mr: Marsh. Arrangements


committees to meet will be East Lancashire which covers the Ribble Valley, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle and‘Ros- sendale. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8th in the council chamber a tR a w t c n s t a 11 Low n hall,starting at 7-30 p.m.


Witch business THE chance to see the wide range of industry in


our part of Lancashire comes with the “Witch Bu s in es s” Exhibition beiiig staged at the Oaks Hotel, Reedley, on Mon­ day and Tuesday. The 50 companies exhi­


were made for a jumble sale to be held on Satur day. The next meeting will be on ^Wednesday, in, St


Jam As Is CE S ch o o ' (infants) at 7-30 p.m. when fellowship member Mrs V. Wood will speak.


biting, including Alan Richards Industrial Floor Cleaning of Clitheroe, h av e b e e n ' b ro u g h t together by the Fondle Enterprise Trust in the most ambitious business exhibition over.' staged in the area. It opens at 10 a.m. both days and closes at 7 p.m. on Monday and 5 p.m. on Tuesday. :


» ftgews from the Villages B


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and St Paul’s Mothers’ Union, Bolton-by-Bow- land, were entertained by " ’b


Own poems Members of St Peter


employers not contacted during the fortnight, who were interested m learn­ ing more, to ring the office when she would.arrange a visit to them.


Scout awards


TWO local boys received Chief Scout Award Certifi­ ca te s a t Darwen this week. Clitheroe Parish Church


Scouts Zachary John Wil­ k in so n and S te p h e n T h om a s W o o dw a rd


Clitheroe, was born into a farming family at Roe- field Farm, Clitheroe. He and his wife, Margaret, and their family lived at several locations in the area, including Wiswell Hall, before moving to Padiham. They returned to Clitheroe five years a g o , ' on Mr Wood' retirement. Mr Wood was a keen


LO-B-BWAD activity in the schoolroom


with a variety of stalls — white elephant, cake, plant, kitcheii and chil­ dren’s items all doing a roaring trade. Guessing the doll’s name


(Linda) was won by Mrs A. Jackson and the bran


with


Mrs Nellie Kay ol Cl.th- voung8ters V ut the high- eroe, who read some of light of the afternoon was h e r own poems Mrs tfe hon,e-made buffet tea


s s sw ^ s a “™ »"in th


Mrs Kay with a small gift. • Coffee and biscuits was served.'


gardener and also enjoyed walking. He is survived by his


j. A funeral service will take place at Pendleton Church today, prior to cremation at Accrington.


wife and th re e sons, Roger, David and Tony who all live in Clitheroe.


Doors reopen


THE doors of Clitheroe M u s e um r e o p e n tomorrow. Following substantial


received th e ir awards f rom .fo rm e r England rugby union, captain Mr Dick Greenwood, of Ston- yhurst, who was making the presentation on behalf of the Chief Scout.


repairs, the museum opens for the summer season from 1-30 p.m. to 4-30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. at weekends.and Bank. Holi­ days, including May Day.


Drama Group’s pantomime “Cinderella” was a great success and all three nights played to full houses. The 40-strong cast thoroughly enjoyed the' production, written by Dr Andrew Jackson and'.pro­ duced by Mrs R.'Wrignt. A buffet supper w'as


Full houses B olton-by-Bowl and-


judged by Mrs E. Water- worth, a school governor. Infant winners were:


n ig h t and Mr David Howard expressed thanks to all who helped make it a success. Special thanks went to the producer and to Mrs J. Singleton for her help with costumes. A video film taken dur­


unusual display of eggs decorated by pupils of Brennand’s Endowed School, Slaidburn, during the Easter holidays, was


Egg display 7 7 A most imaginative and


enjoyed at the Coach and Kather ine McNamee, Horses Hotel on the last Lucy Parkinson, Rebecca


Gott, Sarah and Susanrie Cruttenden, Lewis Guest and Kathryn Lewis. Juniors: Robin Guest,


ing a performance will be Dixon, shown to members in the village hall on Sunday, at OfflC6rS 7-30 p.m.


Zoe Parkinson, Eleanor Robinson, Clare Darby- shire,- David Blakeman, Ben Blakeman and Paula


Sunny day


The annual spring effort Committee: Mrs K. Tay- held at Salem Congrega- ior> Mrs L. Gott and 'Mrs


Council has decided to give local sports clubs 80% discretionary relief.'This is for Clitheroe Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club, Clitheroe Rugby Football Club, Simonstone Tennis' Club, Ribblesdale Wan-, derers Cricket and Bowl­ ing Club; Whalley Sports' Club, Longridge United


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Football. Club -and Read Cricket and Bowling Club. Applications - not con-(


, Throughout-the .week there were goodwill mes­ sages and flowers, along with two social occasions marked by presentations. Miss Wilkinson joined .the-Nelson branch of the


ONE of the familiar.faces'behind,the counter at the Yorkshire Bank, Miss Barbara Wilkinson, retired last week, marking the end of 37 years', service. ,


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sidered eligible were from Padihanrt and D is tr ic t Angling ’ Society; Billing- ton and Whalley. Brass Band : and Working Men’s Club and - Institute; Royal Forest Lodge,ofrFreema^j sons;' Wadaington;. Civil


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bank in 1953, transferring to Burnley in 1970.- . i v--. After eight years she;was-posted-to educational


services at the bank’s head office in Leeds, where she spent three months before arriving in Clitheroe. ■ Over three decades she has seen numerous major changes in -banking;'from hand posting,to machine. work and then computerisation, with decimalisation in between.


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leagues at the Calfs Head Hotel;--Worston, for a buf- fet;meal,- during which, she. was 'presented.-with a • , cheque:


;; Last Wednesday .she was joined by former col- , _ ' < f’ ,


; well dinner at'the Corporation-Arms, Longridge/. ; • when staff from the Clitheroe branch presented her ; with a set of antique baking scales and weights and a : pair of gold earrings.


• On Friday, she was the guest of honour at a.fare- /


to spend ^ o r e -tinieiswimming, walking and travelling.


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During retirement at her Nelson home, she hopes - '* '


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. Miss Wilkinson, (standing; ■ centre) is pictured with. her Clitheroe colleagues.' ■> r '* . ' ................... -


1. 2. 3. 4; 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.


11. 12-


(13) .“Opposites attract”,— Paula Abdul. (4) “Black velvet” — Alannah Miles, v; (5) “Kingston town” — UB40. - (-) “A dream’s a dream”— Soul II Soul. ; ■ (6)-“Step on” —Happy Mondays. . : (2) “Thepower”— Snap. ■


(1) “Vogue” — Madonna. •


(19) “Killer” —Adamski. (10) “AH I want to do” — Heart.


13.’ (20) “Counting every minute” — Sonia. • 14:'(12) “Real real real’!—Jesus Jones.. ; 157 (-) “Lights out’.’—The Katydids.


(-) “Wild woman do” — Natalie Cole. r (-) “Only a prawn in Whitby” — Cud. v


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Last week’s placings are in. brackets. Tip for the top “Take your«time” —.-Mantronix, featuring Wondress (single);- “When in- Rome,kill me’’ — Cud.(LP).,;LP-.of the week: “Dreamland”; —; Black Box; Chart compiled by Reidy’s Home of Music. ' '


20. ’ (-), “Strawberry fields’”— Candly Flip.- , ‘ 1 . § \ (' ! .


' (-) “November spawned a monster” — Mor­ rissey.


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18. (-) “Use it up and wear it out”— Pat’n Mick.. 19. . (18) “Rude” — Sonia.


16. (3) “Don’t miss the partyline’.’ — Bizz -Nizz. . 17. (17) “Dirty cash” ’—Stevie V.


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burn and District Play­ group, officers elected were Mrs J . Holden (chairman),'Mrs D. Poole (secretary) and-Mrs .S. Parkinson ( treasurer).


At the AGM of Slaid­


tional Chapel, Martin-Top, :;j. McIntyre, was blessed with a pleas- ' Arrangements were an t sunny day which.-made fora visit-to Came- brought an extremely lot on June 22nd,’when the large crowd of friends and theme park will be. , enter- visitors from near and far, taining playgroups from all raising the magnificent parts of Lancashire. All


Johnson, of Bacup,-for­ merly of Newby, led the proceedings' in chapel,' where the hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth"- was sung. Organist was Mrs Ethel Hartley. - Mr Johnson- welcomed


sum of £850 towards -pre-school, children and chapel funds. Chairman Mr J . W.


>mums are welcome;; Winning hands


,- . MCs: for .-the- whist-and domino drivo held in Slaid- ■ ■burn Village Hall were Mrs M. Briggs and Mr S.


and -introduced Mrs Betty Thompson, of.Newby,. who delightfully opened >.- the


event. Mr H. K. Moor-. and'Mrs S. Graveston. „ house< gave' a vote of Dominoes: Mrs F . thanks,“MerrilDHughes Y,Parker,^ Mrs.'E. Edgar, presented Mrs -Thompson i. Mrs ■. E. Tomlinson,.Mr:,J. with a plant-ancLRacnael .-.•-.Oddje and MriVyilson.:\vtV ,


.Hogg. -Whist winners: - Ladies ,-r* Mrs Eccles, Mrs Underwood a n d ■-M,rs Brown.: Gents — Mrs K. Metcalfe, Mrs H. Breaks


Hacking gave a buttonhole: ''-' Rafflet Mrs G..; Raw, to Mr Johnson..


There was1 a ’hive*: of' son and Mr S.'Hogg.’^ - ' .v.


4*77; •• 1 Mrs B. Walker, Mrs Jack-


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