Clitheroe Advertiser■& Times, May Jrd, lOVO-.-ii Clithe\-oe 2232U (Editorial)',-22323 (Advertising). Bwmlcy'22381 (Classified) Curtain up on a silver drama event


: JTHE liglits;dinirned^ music,filled)the auditorium ■and..; -. the curtalns opened onthe first night_of the. 1990. Rib-., < ble .Valley Silver Jubilee- Drama Festival.;,


• -As'silver-backed souvenir programmes glinted Among'the-audience, it promised to be;a yci7 ,,speTj ;y


■ ,.-;i cial opening night. ; Twenty-five years is-a, fairly important milestone


in the life .of any. festival and Ribble Valley’s is no exception. It has weathered all the ups and downs which beset any arts-related project — and survived.- :-


■ ThaUit has done so and flourished is thanks to a- hard-working team whose members have, steadfastly ■ ,


pulled together.


tic players, an equally enthusiastic audience and ', a.brilliantly.,perceptive adjudicator, Mr Bernard Prentice;


. week of drama. - MEMBERS of Uibchcstcr Amateur Theatrical Society


- Their presentation of Alan Ayckbourn’s Table Manners” made the journey to Clitheroe s Civic Hall


■ IT’S BEST PAW FORWARD TO HELP GOOD CAUSES Saturday’s, performance was marked by. enthusias-. : : ’■ !■ ■■ ■ ■


Local thespians, Ribchester Amateur Theatrical - Society, certainly set the stage for an enthralling


; audience; For those who stayed at-home, they, missed a memorable night out.1;


Cinema .well worthwhile for the.200; people in the


which Annie (Julia Brookman) plans to visit East Grinstead with her lecherous brother-in-law Norman (Keith Flood), while, her own brother Reg (Robin Simmons) and sister-in-law Sara (Jane-Flyn) take care of her ageing mother. Her hopes are dashed when Norman’s wife Ruth (Susan Cronshaw) arrives on the scene.


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(John Holgate) remains faithful to.his cause. Mr Prentice paid tribute to the RATS choice of


■ Throughout the whole farce, Annie’s friend Tom


production, describing it as “a very tricky vehicle.” He continued: “Much of their presentation 1 liked


and some I did not.”, The props, he said, were well handled, but the stage setting came in for. fierce ent- icism.' Never in plain comedy should such a white set be used, advised Mr Prentice. :


the characters came out with, he said, a degree of. realism. ..'


Congratulating the actors on their audibility,,all -


to produce scenes in which people eat.” • Turning to the actors, he was critical of Act Une, which he said needed more comedy point. “Annie was


“It was a good, -busy production.'It is not easy .


physically oh the wrong areas of the stage part of the time, but in act one Annie looked right: ohe had the gauche quality and an infectious giggle.


to appear as “snobby” as the author intended. “The Sara in Ayckbourn’s play went to Cheltenham Ladies’ College and probably lives in Southport. She is, more . imperious, more aggressive.” '


He praised Sara’s stage presence but felt she failed 40 Ranges , . -


world with cotton wool on the brain and introverted in his own image.


Tom, he said, was well cast; a man from another | , s


“He looked like an archetypal estate agent and his performance eating cereal in the first breakfast scene, was brilliantly done. He thoroughly deserves Sara as a wife, but needed a-bit more subtlety, more chauvinism.”


“Splendidly urbane,” was his description of Tom.


self. He gave us some excellent comedy and very good phrasing. He was a man with an elephantine ego. I missed the lecher in the man;— he needed to establish it earlier.” . . .


me missed the role. She needed more brittle, quicker movement and pace.”


Ruth .he described as well cast, but “sadly for Overall, said Mr Prentice, “it was a great plea­


Drama stalwart takes bow after 25 years of support


DOGS cam e in a l l shapes and sizes for Clitheroe Rotary Club’s annual dog walk on Sunday, which raised more th a n £500 for charity. Thirty-seven walkers'


Praised for ‘rational


and 27 dogs se t out from Castle Cement car park to walk along the riverbank. The organ­ isers were encouraged to see local school chil­ dren taking the oppor­ tunity to raise money for good causes. A f t e rw a r d s , p e t


line’ over poll tax


owners received special c e r t if ic a te s to mark th e i r fu n d - r a i s in g achievement. Rotarian Barrie Lan­


been a successful day which!would benefit lo c a l , , n a t io n a l and international charities. He thanked Dugdale animal feed manufac­ tu rers "for th e ir help


caster,, who organised the event, said it had


Evening walk


THE mid-week walk led by Clitheroe Ramblers attracted 5G walkers. . They left West Bradford


HOLDING some or the drama programmes she has saved ovor the years is !>()-vear-old Miss Hilda Wilson, of Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, who has set something of an unusual record — she is the oldest patron of Clitheroe Drama Festival to have held a season ticket for every festival over the past 25 years! Until four vears ago, Miss Wilson was able, to walk from her home to the


and went north up the fell through Broeklehurst and across the fields to Cob House. From there they went


Civic Hall and went most nights of every festival. In the last four years, how­ ever, she has had to rely on help to get there. “ I’ve always loved drama,” she explained. And she loves the TV ver­


sions as much as going to the real thing. She has not kept every festival programme, unfortunately: she has a


their own records.


continuous set up to 1!)71 and some from more recent years, but there are large gaps — not that she needs the proof, however, as festival organisers have


THE Socialist members of the Ribble Valley Council received the praises of a Conservative councillor for the “rational line” they have taken over the poll tax.


embarked on dangerous activities like some coun­ cillors in other authorities, who have been involved in poll tax burning ceremon­ ies,” said Coun. Bill Flem­ ing (Billington). He w a rn ed p eo p le


T h e y h a v e n o t


sure to see the play.” Declaring the festival'open, Ribble Valley Mayor


Coun. John Cliff looked forward to'the next mile­ stone— 50 years.


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ley Drama Festival Committee has given the peo­ ple the type of drama they want at a price they


“The Ribble Valley, is in the lead. The Ribble Val­ want.”


sure Committtee, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg, welcomed the audience to the first evening, expressing; the hope that those present would be tempted to visit again


The chairman of the council’s Recreation and Lei­ ' ' .


during the week. ''Tonight, Spectrum, Bristol, returns to the fes­


tival to present “Who’s On First” by Jack Sharkey — a black comedy which sets out to .prove that no mat­ ter how circumstances may change, the ending is


inevitable. : Tomorrow a comparatively new^ group from Bath,


Sensible Knitwear, visits the Civic Hall with David Pownall’s “Master Class.” The group specialises in new or rarely performed plays and has featured


- among the winners for the last three years at the Maria Richie Festival at Frome.


against, taking illegal action. “If they don’t like the: tax, they should make their protests through the correct channels available and that is the ballot box,” he declared. Later, during the meet­


' Hennequin and Pierre Veber, followed by the pr - tation of awards and final adjudication. This year, Miss Barbara Cullen will be handing over a special award — The Marie Cullen Shield


ing, Coun. Barrie Parker (Clitheroe), a member of th e -L a b o u r G ro u p , slammed the community charge as an unfair tax which he said was causing a great deal of anxiety among the. poorer mem­ bers of society. The wealthy .are able to


south down Green Lane, c ro s s in g G r in d le to n Bridge and coming back along the south side of the River Ribble. ; The Wednesday evening


walks continue throughout the summer.


Bright future for town, says Mayor


CLITHEROE has a bright prospect for the future if it manages its resources with care and sensibility. ,•


from Coun. Patrick Shep­ herd, who was unani­ mously elected to serve a second term as Mayor of Clitheroe at the mayor- making ceremony in the. Civic Suite on Tuesday.


That was the message


of achievement-, Coun. Shepherd said that it was only after taking on the. job that ihe ; had- realised just how many good and kind people there were serving the community in


Looking back on a year


the Clitheroe area. He had attended 1 7 8 ____


mavoral engagements and th e r e would be more with his wife, Mary, as p ro g re s s with the redcvel-


Mayoress, he.had attended , 0pment of the former auc- 2 3 S a t u r d ay-, c o f f e e , t,0n mart site. mornings. 1 T h e


Mayoress, together extra provision for-car- , • • > . .......... • “ I hope there will be ,


with her-ladies’.commit- parking space which, with tee had run four of these amenity developments,


for c h a r i ty , and th e s e COuld‘ make Clitheroe the alone had raised.£800. .- - jewel-in the Ribble Valley Highlights of th e1 year . crown.” . - -


th e s u b m a r in e , Thetis; andi. : ’-This Was .important n o t, ■■


in c lu d e d the opening ofthe : Th e M ay o r a n d n e w 'Town Hall-by Lord; Mayoress were both look-


v.--:


sonal courtesy .lacking in; larger centres. - ■ Overall;1 Clitheroe had a


bright prospect for the future if it managed its resources- with care and sensibility.


66, has been a member of the town council for three years and is also1 a'member, of the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil, sitting on its, Person-


i Coun. Shepherd, who is 1 _ „ .


C l i th e ro e 'an event’com- ing forward'to the opening , nel, Public. Works and memorating the 50th anni-v of, the-Clitheroe’’railway , Health,- and Transporta- - versarv of- the "sinking- of passenger service. ■■■;■ - tion Committees! -


’: In proposing


:Mayoi\Proposing:;and. seconding the rhotion were 'Cbuhs.Bert Johes'ahd’Ron


office. ' 1 ■_ '!;Cduh.'Barrie,'Parker.v who'alsb;Sei-yesronRibhle! yalley(Counril;was.unani-: imqusly-re-elected’to-serve1 a second;yeai:-as'. Deputy


he' had (brought'dignity and charm to an ancient


that. Coum for lurich ;at the Old’Post second:;(HouseHotel.'fl.V(v


: ceremony, (civic dfenitaries walked,‘through (Clitheroe in perfect sunny weather


was haid to p vnlvinir' shaDe. of Clith- ; -would still find the type off;. Seconding’!


Pickup.' ' -. After.the mayor-making


..............Pic t’ii r e i '• Sh'a rjii^ih e .Jand*;May'p're's's’s ; moment; ;is (Town


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■ oV .’ ^“w!;wiTnrnr'pdict''the'^ shops and cafes.'Here they! tive for the town.: A--...v--:\,;---.-.Ulerk-Mra.-P.o?pthy-..Kane e io l , but it was: certain - old-world charm, and per-f Coun. Erie Bracewell said ( friends.


fin,i tVie.i-.vne off:. «on«v,,iinnr>'the;motion;:''and family-members and


ners:” from the left, Robin Simmons, Susan Cron­ shaw, Keith Flood, Julia Brookman and (front) John Holgate and Jane Flyn. • , '


Pictured are, members of the cast of “Table Man­ ’


reduce their income tax by employing accountants to find ways of cutting their tax bills, but that method isn’t available for the poor.” He rounded on the Tory


Dancing way back to health


“DANCING as an aid to health” was the theme at. the Kemple End group meeting of four WIs, held at Whalley Methodist Hall. Mr and Mrs Lockhart May 16th.


members and told them they- were fortunate that th e re w ere no local government elections in the Ribble Valley this month. “Otherwise some of you would lose your seats,” he declared.


Planning in the


pipeline


PLANS for the change of use from a meeting hall to a non* food retail outlet at ground-floor and first-floor levels at la King Street, Clitheroe (0281), are among the latest lodged with the Kibble Valley Borough Council’s Planning Department. •- Other plans include:


bed extra care unit with house­ keeper’s accommodation and communal facilities nt Union Street (0283). 7 Uibchcstcr: Demolition of a


. Clitheroe: Erection of a 25- v


garage and the erection of a new one at Knoll. Hall, Clay Hill Lane(0272). ;.


extension to holier house and store -• to form two ' holiday.' flats at.Wolfcn Mill, Fish House Lano (0273). Farm worker’s dwelling at Parsonage Farm, Parsonage Lane (0278).


. Chipping: Alterations and


demonstrated a variety of ballroom dances, mainly modern sequence, with Mrs Lockhart appearing in four changes of colourful ballgowns. Members were encouraged to try several dances, which proved popular. Mr Lockhart told how,


Greta Kinrade.____ A competition for a


favourite evening bag was won by Muriel Wright and


after suffering a stroke, he had battled back to health by wanting to dance again, it being an ideal form of exercise which anyone can enjoy. . ■ Hostesses were Little


CLITHEROE HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK


ALCOHOL QUIZ MAY 14th - 19th 1990


Mitton WI and president Mrs S. Bowles welcomed county chairman Mrs J. Fenlon, area leader Mrs E. Holden and representa­ tives from Whalley, Hurst Green and- Billington and LanghoWIs. ■ After a delightful sup


1. What Is 1 Unit of alcohol? a. □ half a pint of ordinary beer b. □ one glass of wine


c. □ one measure of spirit .


part of ground floor from work- shop/storage to workshop,' stor-, age/display and the retailing of furniture at Gisbum Mill Bridge Buildings,. Mill Lane (0274). iWhallcy -and-Little Mitton:


Gishurn: Chnnge of use of


Two-storey extension at 29 Sid­ ney :Avcnue.(0275).. Entrance wall to site at Woodlands Park,. Woodlands Drive (0277). - . a ' Billington: Alterations and re-roofing to existinc-industrial workshop at Judge ■ wi Miin uuii^n vivu ivuuu


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per made and served by Little Mitton .members came an original entertain­ ment by Hurst Green WI entitled “April 23rd, plus one;”. This was, a combina- tion of S hakespeare’s, birthday, and St George’s Day. The .roar; of the dragon’ stole the sho\y;- even if it did sound uncan-' nily like the; trumpeting of an elephant!. .' / Mrs E. Holden read list of special /events; to commemorate 75, years:of ,WI and urged members to attend as many as possible


, d. □ one glass of sherry or one measure of vermouth • e. □ all of thoabove ,


'


2. Approximately how long does It take for the liver to break down one unit of alcohol?


a. □ half an hour v b. □ ono hour , c! □ two hours


3. - Alcohol affects women more rapldly'and for longer, than it affects men.;


1 t -1


a. □ true b. □ false •


mgarage at Clayton. Hey Fold Farm, Ribchester Road (0280); Dolton-by-Bowland: Altera­


v .Wiswcll: Erection of a. single garage: at.ploltfour .at.land off; Catlow-Terrace,* Whalley:Road,: Barrow"(0281).- .s -


tions and extension to rorm two •bedroom dwelling at outbuild­ ing at the rectory; Gisbum Road (0282). ■ '


‘


garage and extension over existing garage:at:Brookside Old -Roman-’Road,'-Lower .Rear (0255)..,k


Rend:.; Erection of -an ew ;,


ll, Longworth Road (0279). Clayton-le-Dnle: Erection <of


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,and invite al,friend to join Mrs1. Fenlon'i thanked -all the ’institutes and ’ asked members to attend:the thanksgiving; service, in Liverpool, Cathedral ori


FINED £50


'.Andrew Pinch (17),’ of Bright-. Street,:’Clitheroe;; :was. fined £50 by. Clitheroe magistrates and had his licence -endorsed with three penalty.'p6iht8;£t*H'V.!!


A-LOCAL-motor cyclist- pleaded guilty by letter, to using, his vehicle. with, a; defective rear, tyre;


(• t o - " , 1


4. The recommended guidelines for sensible ; drinking, spread.throughout the week are:-


Women; ■ Men; *


• '7 14:. . 21 ! 28' units per week . ■! 7 14 ,21 28


5. Alcohol is a depressant a. □ true>


r ‘ > b. □ false


units per week ^ •


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Prize: M EA L FOR TW O A T TH E A U C T IO N E ER ’S R E S TA UR A N T , C L ITH ER O E 6. The social cost to the country of alcohol misuse, In 1988, is estimated to be at least:- • .


:


■ a. □ £ half a” million b. □ £2 million . c. □ £2 billion


a. □ 1-2 million days b. □ 2-6 million days - c. □ 8-14 million days


8 It Is estimated that the following numbers of people In the adult population are classified as problem drinkers:—


a. □ 1 in 10 b. Q 1 in 50


: c. □ 1 in 100 - '


- sleep, will have no affect on your driving performance the next morning.


, ■ a. □ true ' ' b. □ false


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10. The message to those who are driving Is:- ■„ , a. □ Don't Dnnk and Dnve .


.


: i ? b. □ Dnnk no more than 2 UNITS ol alcohol before driving; c. □ Drink no more than 5 UNIJS of alcohol bqlore driving


^Replies by Monday, May 14th to: John Payne, Blackburn Community Alcohol Service, cJo Psychiatric Day Hospital, | -


Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn. Tel. 63555, Ext. 2883 A jo in t in i t ia t iv e .b y .


HEALTHS STUO-IOSS r


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7. The average number of days lost per annum, through sickness absence, duo to alcohol misuse Is - estimated to be:-


Saturday, the final day, features The Castle Play­ ers of Bridgend in “Court in the Act,” by Maurice


■for presentation —. in memory of her sister, who was secretary of the-Festival Committee for many years. ' .-


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