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THIS year’s champion at Clitheroe Auction Mart’s Christmas prime stock show at the Ribblesdale Centre, on Monday, was a Belgian Blue heifer which was sold to a Fence whole­ sale butcher.


BO NLTO-BYrBO WlAN D dance at Bolton-by-Bow-


D is c o s o u n d There was a good atten­


land Children’s Committee Christmas party in the vil­ lage hall. Tea was served and var­


ious games were enjoyed. Nookies small disco was run by Leon Walsh and John Boulting and Father Christmas arrived to dis­ tribute presents.


1 was thanked, by Miss M. Downer-Bottomley. President Mrs M. A.


WI, Mrs Marsden, of Broughton, near Skipton, gave an interesting demonstration of the use and analysis of colour. With the help of a member acting as model, she used different coloured scarves to illustrate her talk and


U s e o f c o lo u r At Bolton-by-Bowland


Bosonnet reminded mem bers of two carol singing evenings, starting at the Coach and Horses Hotel at (>-30 p.m. on December Kith and 18th. Donations are to go to St Mary’s Hospital Fund.


Bicentenary Crier’s job


CLITHEROE Town Crier Roland Hailwood was wel­ comed to a meeting of Clitheroe United Ref­ ormed Church Women’s Guild. He explained how he


the Nat West Champion­ ship .prize and the silver trophy, weighed 510 kilos


The animal, which won


and was sold for £1)94 at 195p per kilo. Auctioneer Robin Addy-


man said there was an excellent show of quality cattle forward, especially of steers apd heifers, pro­ viding a difficult task for the judges in the show


450 sheen. The reserve cham­ pion, a Cnarolais steer from the


ring. Forward were 79 cattle and


same stable as the champion, took the Lawson and Ellis reserve championship prize and sold for 147p to I). Gregory, butchers. butchers and wholesalers


.1. M. Townsend, E. W. and J. It. Parkinson, S. Riley. Class five, division one, Conti­


nental heifer under *120 kg: B. Breaks, E. W. and 2. It. Parkin­ son. Class five, division two,


Continetal heifer over 439 kg: .1. M. Townsend, 2. Stott, E. W. and 2. It. Parkinson. Class seven, division one, cow


under (500 kg: 2. It. Collinge, 2. Holden and Sons. Class seven, division two, cow over (500 kg: 1) . Walker, 2. It. CoUinge, E. and M. Binder. Championship cattle: Cham­


Taking a shine to red nose


THERE was one particu­ larly big red nose in Clitheroe on Saturday morning and it was not the cold that caused it! Welliphant,


viding many ouality pens, lacked the overall impact of the cattle. Champions were a pen of Mashains from W. binder, sell­ ing for £35 to T. Ilowker, of Farnworth. Trade, although firm, lacked


took full advantage of the qual­ ity on offer, indicating that there will be plenty of quality beef locally this Christmas. The lamb show, although pro­


the sparkle of tne beef, with a top figure of 19()p and an average of 140.9p, which was almost exactly the national figure for Monday. Young bulls made to 130p


pion 2. and M. Townsend, buyer G. Nutter. Reserve champion 2. and M. Townsend, buyer I). Gregory. Prime sheep. Class one, divi­


sion one, six down X lambs 20 kg and over half-weight: T. W. Pickard (1 and 2), E. Townson. Class one, division two, six down X lambs under 20 kg: T. W. Pickard (1, 2 and 2). Class two, six Euro lambs: T.


W. Pickard, B. Breaks (2 and 2)


(average 1 13.50p), medium to 151p (ll8.78p), overall to 151p (1 16.29p). Light steers made to 153p


(138.07p), medium to 150p (136.43p), heavy to 147p (blip), overall 15(5p U35.69p). Light heifers mane to 129p (11 lp), medium to 129p (I18.29p), heavy to 200p (135.88p), overall to 200p (122..Tip). Light cows made to 77p (00.85p). Lambs: Standard made to


Masham nude lambs over 21 kg half weight: W. Binder, P. Til­ bury, M. Handley. Class three, division two, six Masham mule lambs under 21 kg half-weight: W. Binder (1 and 2), 2. Stott and Sons.Class four, division one, six horned lambs over 17*/a kg half­ weight: 2. Stott. Class four, division two, six horned lambs under 17Ms kg half-weight: 2 Alpe (1 and 2), M. Handley. Class five, four horned ewes:


Class three, division one. six .


Appointment of head


A NEW head teacher for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is likely to be appointed early next week. Eight shortlisted candi


A.‘ 2. Lonsdale, E. and M. Pinder. Class six, four half-bred ewes: P. Dewhurst, 2. and M Smith, K. IX Whitwell. Championship sheep: Cham- nion and reserve champion W.


(127.20p), overall to 19()p (140.93p). Light ewes made to £20 (£18.90), ungraded lambs to £15 (£27). Prime cattle winners. Class


102.50p (146.27p), medium to I90p (150.0<)p), heavy to 147.02p


came to do the unusual job and recalled some memo­ rable moments since his


appointment. Pianist was Mrs A. Ken­


yon and tea hostesses were Mrs Wood and Mrs Cook. The Christmas party is next Wednesday.


Binder. Pictured with the champion


one, division one, for best Conti­ nental bull under 500 kg: .1. Hol­ den and Sons, ,1. Stott and Sons, G. and N. Clegg. Class one, division two, for


best Continental hull over 500 kg: It. Yates, T. \V. Pickard. Class two and three, Friesian


under 500 kg: S. Itiley, E. \V. and.I. It. Parkinson. Class four, division two, steer over 500 kg:


Vandals caught in the act


CAUGHT in the act! Van­ dals who destroyed 50 light bulbs around the Christmas tree at Clith- eroe's Castle gate at around 1-20 a. in. <m Sun­ day were unaware that their misdoings were being filmed on video sur­ veillance equipment. Said Clitheroe Town Clerk Mrs Dorothy Kane:


"The video is now with the police and we would appeal for anyone who saw the vandalism, or has any information, to contact me on Clitheroe 24722 or to contact the police.” Mrs Kane added that


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video surveillance was also being used at the other Christmas tree near Clith­


or native hull:.!. Stott and Sons, (1. and N. Clegg. Class four, division one, steer


Belgian Blue heifer are auction mart director Mr Richard Col­ linge (left) presenting the silver trophy to Brian Clegg, of Chip­ ping, who accepted it on behalf of seller Matt Townsend, of Colne.


dates are being inter viewed for the vacant post tomorrow by a panel of four governors, four county councillors and education advisers. It is the second time the


accompanied by local firemen, was collecting for


the Eire Service’s National Benevolent


year it may have been, but the response was magnifi­ cent from the hardy folk who ventured out shopping and filled the collection tins with £400.


Fund. The coldest day of the


L a te s t from Gul f


A reunion and plea to send


tea bags BBC’s World Service, as well as the Voice of America.


he would be released a week before it happened. His journey home was a short flight from Baghdad to Amman, where he stayed overnight, and then a five-hour flight to Lon­ don. After spending a week with his wife and son, he was able to make the journey north to see his mother, now fit and well after her stay in Accrington and Clitheroe hospitals.


Mr Morton heard that


amid the uncertainty of the Gulf is nurse Jane Laycock.


Spending Christmas


selection process has taken place, as the post had to be re-advertised when the first eight shortlisted can­ didates were found not to he suitable.


Sport starts here Championship challenge


WITH the Christmas break fast approaching, Whalley FC will be looking for a morale boosting win on Saturday to boost their


championship challenge. On Saturday, the first team


Daunting lead


THE Judge Walmesley cur­ rently head the Clitheroe and District Darts League by a mas­ sive 20 points.


Judge Walmesley (>; Black Bull 5, Black Horse 2; White Horse A 7, Dog and Partridge 1; White Horse A 7, Dog and Partridge I; Bundle Witch 2. RBL A (5; New Inn (5, Craven Heifer A 2; Kings Arms 7, Wilpshire Hotel 1. Points and positions: Judge


teams in the bunt. RBL A cur­ rently stand in second place, with Uoyal Oak A, Kings Arms, Black Bull and Bundle Witch all chasing hard. Results: Royal Oak A 2.


The only race in the league is on Saturday, December 22nd, for second place, with four


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face Trnwrieu Celtic at home. Trawden are having a mixed season, but will certainly he looking to upset Whalley, who will have to be in their finest form. The second team travel away


to face Ribchester Reserves in a local derby. The reserves have had a turbulent season, but will give their all against a Ribches­ ter side, who are enjoying a good year so far.


Both sides have no matches


hut are hack in action on Satur day, December 29th, when the first team take on Johnsons SC away and the second team entertain Nelson GSOB.


L a d ie s ’ so c c e r


Not troubled Broadouk 1, Clitheroe 2


Walmesley 9-1, Royal British Legion A 7*1, Royal Oak A 72, Kings Arms (59, Black Bull (57, Bundle Witch G5, White Horse A 59. New Inn 58, Black Horse 27, Dog and Partridge 2(5, Cra­ ven Heifer A 25, Wilpshire Hotel 20.


llyndhurn and Kibble Valley 0


Cup challenge Blackburn and Darwcn 0,


THE Hyndbum and Kibble Val­ ley Under Ms soccer team


most control on this game and in the second half it was Hynd- burn’s turn to use the wind and dominate the play. Although on top and looking


wind, Blackburn dominated the first half, attacking at every opportunity. However, Hynd- burn defended with style and when half-time arrived the deadlock had not been broken. The elements seemed to have


dangerous, Hyndbum could not break down a resolute Black­


will have to perforin well against Burnley, Pendle and


Rossendale.


THE top three sides in the Kib­ ble Valley Ladies’ Darts League all won.Kings Arms B, in first place, had a close match against RBL B, but managed to sneak home with a 5-2 win. It was a simijar story for second-placed Starkies and third-placed Victoria, who, both won 5-3 in tough matches. In Division Two, three points


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separates the top three teams, wno enjoyed mixed results. Last week’s leaders De Lacy Arms went down G-2 against the Rridge Inn and now stand in


second nlace. Bay Horse have moved to the


top after beating Pendle Witch 5-3. Third-placed Crc drew with Catholic SC. The Station Hotel moved up


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three places to fourth spot after beating the Dog Inn 8-0. Results: Division One — Star­


kies 5. Judge Waimesley 3; RBL B 3, Kings Arms B 5; White Horse 3, RBL A 5; Black Horse 5, Low Moor 3; Victoria 5, CCVVMC 3; Spring Mill 5, Com­ mercial 3. Division Two — Owd Ned’s 5,


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Black Bull 3; Cross Keys 4, Catholic SC 4; Royal Oak G, Brown Cow 2; Station Hotel 8, Dog Inn 0; Bridge Inn G, De Lacy Arms 2; Pendle Witch 3, Bay Horse 5. Points and positions: Division


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toughest team in the league, Hyndburn are confident they can finish in the top two and claim a place in the semi-finals. In their glory bid, the side


burn defence and the score remained 0-0 until the end. After taking a point off the


began their challenge in the Wrennall Cup with a battling performance against Blackburn md Darwen. 'Faking advantage of the gusty


continued to show good form and won this league match in fine style. 'Flu* away side began well and


CLITHEKOE Ladies’ FC have


eventually went into the lead after 25 minutes through Sheila Parker. Although Clitheroe con­ tinued to push, the score remained 1-0 at half-time. The second half started well for Clitheroe and within five


minutes, Parker scored her second. Broadoak battled on, hut did not have the skill to hold hack Clitheroe, who went 2-0 up when Tina Swarbrick latched onto a fine through-hall from midfield. .Showing great character, Rrondoak hit hack with a late goal, but never threatened to launch a fightback. Clitheroe: Vickers, Barton,


member of Queen Alexan­ dra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps and currently on the nursing staff of a 400-bed field hospital under canvas in Saudi Arabia.


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because they say a prom- retraction, I will put my


BRIDGE that gap . . . that’s the warning from residents of Tosside to North Yorkshire County Council, which is about to start work on the village’s Milking Gates Bridge. Tossiders are furious that unless they print a


lse from the council to close only half the road, and then after Christmas so that customers to the village pub and shop would not be inconvenienced, has turned out to be “all lies.” They were shocked to


own advert in telling peo­ ple they can get to Tos­ s id e . The trouble is nobody at the council seems to know what any­ body else is doing.”


read a' prohibition order in a Yorkshire newspaper, saying that the road was in’ fact to be closed from Monday this week.


to the team leader of the bridges section of the county highways depart­ ment, told us: “Perhaps the wording of the order does give the wrong idea. We intend to close only half the bridge, unless we find major structural faults.”


Mr Pete Hills, assistant


of the Dog and Partridge, in Tosside, Mr Geoff Whi­ tehead, who has heard th a t s e v e r a l p eople already believe the road is closed, said: “The order makes it look as though the road is closed. It could be disastrous for village trade at Christmas, if peo­ ple believe they cannot get through. “.I’ve told the county


Meanwhile, the landlord


heavy goods vehicles are told to make a round trip of 24 miles instead of the usual three miles to get to Tosside centre, using the narrow road to Bolton-by- Bowland, Holden, Dale Head and Tosside.


In the prohibition order,


Mrs Pauline Brown: “Some residents were worried th a t supply wagons for central heating oil and the like would not be prepared to trail that far. The route is on a road restricted to heavy traffic, but the restriction has been waived while any work is in progress. “If there were a fatality


Said parish' councillor,


caused in blizzard condi­ tions like those we faced recently, just who would be responsible?"


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bizarre things, like tea bags,” says her father. After leaving Rainford


High School, St Helen’s Capt. Laycock trained at Ormskirk Hospital and since her commission has served on earthquake relief in Nepal and Germany. Christmas will be spent


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