10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, November 15th, 1990


Clitheroe 22524 (Editorial),22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22SS1 (C la s sed )


Legion in sound


Check Ford first.


THE headmaster of St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, Mr Pnil Morris, told a packed hall at the annual awards evening on» Thursday that last year’s fifth form had gained , a record number of top grade GCSE passes.


jo in tcom m itm e n t of pupils, parents and teach­ ers in his annual report, which covered all' aspects of school life, from the highly-acclaimed "Ocean World” musical produc­ tion, performed at the Royal Festival Hall, to last year’s Young Enter­ prise Company, “Inspira­ tions,” which produced and sold ceramics. He declared: “ I t is


He paid tribute to the ing five or more passes at


obvious that the results in the public examinations were outstanding and tes­ timony to the .industrious­ ness and conscientiousness of the pupils, to the pro­ fessionalism and expertise of the staff and to the en c o u rag em en t and interest of the parents.” Mr Morris highlighted


worthy of special mention was the fact that many children in the lower bands and s e ts did extremely well. “They did their best, worked, hard and sustained the effort, so achieving several A to C passes.” Mr Morris reported that


the higher grades. Three- quarters of the whole year gained at least one A to C grade pass.” He pointed out that


position


MORE than 30 members attended the AGM of the Waddington branch of the Royal British Legion. ; In the absence of presi­


dent Mr Robert Hayton, the meeting was con­ ducted by vice-president


chairman Mr Jim Parkin­ son said the branch s


Mr Eric Edmondson. Presenting his report,


financial position was sound and; th a n k e d e v e ry o n e fo r th e i r support.


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Helen Derbyshire, who received the Mgr Guerin Rose Bowl for the best GCSE results — nine pusses at grade A. He also praised the five runners- up — Ian Birch, Claire Mullany, I.eyla Phillips, David Wilkinson and Francesca Wolstenholme, who received the St Augustine’s Association Silver Salver for nine jiasses, eight at grade A and one at grade B. Giving details of the


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112 (01%) of the fifth year went on to further educa­ tion, 05 to sixth forms, 59 of these transferring to St Mary’s College, Black­ burn, and 47 to colleges of fu r th e r education in Accrington, Blackburn and Nelson, either to take A-levels or to pursue vocational courses. Of the remainder, 05 went on to either youth training or full employment, while the whereabouts of two leavers was unknown. Turning to parental sup-


officers, Mr. Parkinson relinquished his position and was . appointed a vice-president. Guest speaker Mr John


During the election of .


port, Mr Morris said < that and music would certainly most parents took a keen be improved, but the over­ interest not only in their c h i ld r e n ’s w e lfa re , progress and behaviour, but also in all aspects of school life. Concerning Local Man­


crowding would be only slightly alleviated. He was pleased to


GCSE results, Mr Moms said: “Last year’s fifth year achieved a record 77(i A to C passes, some 22 more than the previous record year; 57.5% of the subject entry passed in the top three grades, namely 184 As, 282 Bs and 310 Cs; 30 pupils (20.1%) passed nine sujects at A to C grades, 07 pupils (37.4%) gained seven or more, whilst 80 pupils (48.1%) were successful in obtain-


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Auctioneer’s car was not insured


LIVESTOCK auctioneer Robin Malcolm Addyman was fined £175 by Clitheroe magistrates and told to pay £15 costs for using a car without insurance. Mr Angus Craigen, prosecuting, said the offence


happened as a result of an accident in Whalley Road, Sabden, in September, when Addyman was a pas­ senger in his car, then being driven by an employee. Addyman had,been disqualified from driving in June- 1989 for 18 months. “It was an oversight which has left me with a


few chilling thoughts,” said Addyman (50), of Kirk- moor Road, Clitheroe, who pleaded guilty. He had sent off a cheque to the Norwich Union, but


it was only after the accident that his broker said Addyman had not been insured since May.


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Best wishes to ROSIE & CLIVE


agement of Schools, which became a reality in April, he said it had brought about a great deal of work and additional responsibili­ ties and, by the, time the budget was fully delegated next April, he doubted whether things would be any easier. “I am not opposed to


forms at the school received their awards from the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Howel Jones. There was a vote of thanks and presentation to the Mayor from head girl Marie Clapham and head boy Mark Webster. The vice-chairman of the governors, Fr D. Dwyer, presided.


announce th a t some £300,000 would be spent on badly needed external repairs to the roofs and fabric of the building, with the work starting before the end of the current term. Prizewinners from all


Form prizes There were many prizewinners from all forms and the following are those who were awarded a form prize in addition to subject prizes: Fourth year — Janet Cron-


shaw, Fiona Baldwin, Helen Flynn, Jenny Turner, Julia Sidi- qui, Matthew Coggins. Third year — Sarah Jopson,


Gregory Pope,' Rana Sirian, Tara Lynch, Clare Bailey, Rachel Tranter, Kirsty Hatsall. Second year — Lisa Butter­


school suffered from some overcrowding, but science and music facilities were to be u p d a te d and enhanced. The building work — begun on Monday — was scheduled for com­ pletion by mid March, but it would be an adaptation of the present building and not an extension. The faci­ lities for teaching science


BRIDuL CLUB


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Wednesday were: NS Mrs D. Snowden and Mrs Pick­ les, Mr Gamer and Mr Holden; EW Mr Bailey and Mr Gierat, Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki. This deal illustrates a situa­


tion dreaded by any player who bids no trumps with a weak suit __that his partner will also be weak in the same suit. Every north opened two no


Lawson mentioned the importance of Legion work. He was thanked by


Mr S. E. Taylor! Officers are: Mr Hayton


A chance for local schools to


lead the field SCHOOLS in the Ribble Valley are being given the chance to be the first to take part in a new environmental awareness scheme.


take part in a fellowship scheme to be launched nationally in the New” Year by the Friends of the Eitrth Trust, an educa­ tional body run indepen­ dently from the pressure


They will be invited to


group.For £25, membership brings copies of the


Anger over


dog scheme THE recent defeat in the House of Commons of the dog registration scheme came under attack at the Ribble Valley Council..


vinced th a t the new Government measures dm


Selina McGonagle, Katie Sedg­ wick, Charlotte Harrison, Jackie Mulligan, Laura Bourke, Geor­ gina Walsh, Gillian Dunn.


field, Kelly McBride, John Abbott, Michael Derbyshire, Christian Mercer, John Wilkin­ son, Damian Hayes. First year — Sonja Clegg,


(Clitheroe) was annoyed that local MP David Wad- dington had voted against the scheme. His senti­ ments were echoed by Coun. Ron Pickup (Clith­ eroe), who urged that the council keep pushing for the implementation of the scheme through the Asso- c ia t io n of D i s t r ic t Councils.


Coun. Barrie Parker “I- remain to be con­


be enforced,” said Coun. Eric Bracewell (Clith­ eroe).


Friends’ regular newslet­ ter, “Earth Matters,” and a supply of children’s projects, with back-up material covering a wide range of environmental topics, from acid rain to water pollution and from energy alternatives to air pollution. As yet th e re is no


Value of cottages queried


THE Ribchester Hospital cottages could yet be bought by the Ribble Val­ ley Council. Blackburn', Hyndburn


and Ribble Valley Health Authority has now agreed that the council should be given the opportunity to purchase the cottages at a price fixed by the district valuer. “The amount they are


catchy description for the fellowship scheme, but that may be subject to a national competition to be tied in with the national launch due next year. Friends of the Earth


asking for these cottages is unbelievable,” said Coun. James McGhie


(Clitheroe). “ I hope that we can


Trust wants 1,000 schools to take part nationally and sees the scheme devel­ oping a national interest in environmental topics among youngsters of all ages. At the moment it is


aimed at the 12-18s, but the trust’s organisers are hoping ti> extend it to any children oyer five.


.Street, Wine Wall, near vTrawden, Lancs, BB8 8DA (0282-869722) or the trust education officer, Mr John Howson, Friends of the Earth Trust, 26-28 Underwood Street, Lon­ don N1 7JQ (07L490 0493).


taking part should contact Brian Jackson, 5 Duke


Anyone interested in


Recipe for success as White Bull heads for good food guide


TREAT yourself to a taste of the sea in the splendid comfort of one of the Ribble Val­ ley’s most famous


An advertising feature by Murray Walker


gipsy-style decor and a large will find this and much,


rge function room — you


much more at the White. Bull Hotel, Gisburn. At first, it may seem a


strange combination, but it is already proving to be a great success. • The hotel has changed


beyond all recognition and is making a bid to become one of the most prestigious in the area. The new mine hosts at


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EVERY SUCCESS IN THEIR NEW VENTURE


A TRADITIONAL warm welcome awaits visitors to the new look White Bull Hotel


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hostelries. A traditional pub, spe­ cialist seafood restaurant,


Inman, has given up her job as a nurse to become manageress of the White Bull. And her parents, Jack'


and Maria Sellars, can also be seen lending a hand in the hotel. “We could not really


the White Bull are Clive and Rosie Lee, who both originate from Steeton, in West Yorkshire. “One of my aims is to


get into a good food guide,” said Mrs Lee. “ Every hotel I have worked in previously has achieved this and I do not see why the White Bull should be any different.” It is quite a family affair as Mrs Lee’s sister. Sheila


have managed it without the support we have had from our family — they really have been fantas­ tic,” said Mrs Lee, who can count infamous night­ club owner Peter String- fellow among her former employers. A chef for 20 years, she worked for Mr Stringfel- low at his Cinderella Rockerfella’s nightclub in Leeds and then worked in another top wine bar before moving to a restau­ rant in Robin Hood’s Bay, where she nurtured her love of seafood. Mrs Lee came to the


White Bull from being head chef at the Bronte Hotel in Haworth, and her assistant there, Matthew


Oates, has joined her in Gisburn. With Mr Lee’s work as


'plenty of scope and now my dream has come true,” said Mrs Lee. Three open fires give


an installation engineer' taking him all over the country, and Mrs Lee working unsociable hours, the couple were seeing lit­ tle of each other and so they decided the hotel trade would enable them to spend more time together. “Every chef dreams of opening a big pub with


the White Bull a most' comfortable atmosphere, and this enables you to dine in comfort in the Rosie Lee’s Bistro, which has been extensively fur­ nished in a gipsy-style. The small, intimate res­


taurant offers a vast vari­ ety of mouthwatering sea- food and trad i t io n a l dishes. Starters include sweet and sour tiger tail prawns, a whitebait plat-


ter, hot prawn crepes and Moules Provencale. This can be followed


with such exotic fare as salmon steak in prawn, garlic and lobster butter, scallop and crab gratinee, seafood kebabs or breast of chicken in Stilton and walnut sauce. Fresh fish is being


shipped in regularly from Scarborough and Whitby, and the vast majority of the White Bull’s produce is bought locally. Lobster is available at


(president); Mr Edmond­ son, Mr Parkinson, Mr Eric Wilkinson (vice-presi­ dents), Mr Harry Kay (chairman), Mr Harry Ramsbottom (secretary), Mr L e s l i e W o o d (treasurer). • Committee members


. At every table, east led a spade and could hardly believe it when his partner produced not only the three top honours in spades, but that they headed a five card suit. After the oppo­ sition took their spade tricks, north claimed the rest for one


trumps and although south did not Like his shortages in the majors, he raised to three no trumps, hoping that his partner had sufficient controls in both hearts and spades. He thought that if he explored to find a fit in one of the minors, an easy no trump contract might be lost. As the cards lie, five clubs would make with careful play.


down. Was north unwise to bid no


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elected were: T. C. Brad­ shaw, G. L. Brandon, J. Chew, M. Crompton, J. Jackson, M. Hayton, L. Norris, P. E. Nutter, A. Parkinson, S. E. Taylor, G. Titley, A. Titterington, A. Walker, P. Walker and H. Wood.


Grant aid likely for chapel


have a proper talk to the district valuer and ask him how he came about this ridiculous value,” said Coun. Ron P ick u p (Clitheroe). The chairman of the


Housing Committee, Coun. Bill Fleming (Bil­ lington), revealed that the valuer had been invited to the committee’s next meeting.


Craft market


the village hall on Sunday, will start at 10-30 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. On offer to the public will be whole' range of crafts, gift . ideas and refreshments.


WT TH D e c em b e r approaching fast, a special Christmas market has been organised to take place in Bashall Eaves. The event, to be held in


GRANT aid from the Clitheroe Town Scheme is likely to help with the cost of the extensive, building work needed at the Old Chapel on Lowergate. The building is of great importance within the con­ servation area of Clith­ eroe,dominating the junc­ tion of Highfield Road and Lowergate, and is cer­ tainly an asset to the town. The cost of cleaning the


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Monday’s winners were: NS Mrs Patterson and Mr Webster, Sir Callister and Mrs Hewetson; EW Mrs Russell and Mrs Wood, Miss Teller and Mr Bailey. On Thursday, winners were:


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trumps with a weak suit? Not really. Fortunately, this type of deal is of only rare occurrence. N dealer, love all.


NS Mr and Mrs Webster, Mrs,I. Haworth and Mrs J. Bailey; EW Mr Haydock and Mr Norris,’ Mrs Baron and Mrs Boothman. Members should note that,


from November 2Gth, all meet­ ings of the club will be held at the Young Farmers’ Club at Clitheroe Auction Mart.


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President on tour


OVER 300 North West farmers packed Lancaster Auction Mart last week to hear NFU president Sir Simon Gourlay. Making his first stop in


a nationwide tour, the president talked about the in d u s try ’s deepening financial crisis, which is affecting farmers through­


existing stonework, the repointing and re-slating, repairs to the windows, gutters and internal plas­ ter and external and inter­ nal re -p a in t in g has


reached a hefty £56,000. A recommendation that,


Lancashire County Coun­ cil, 20% of the work be grant aided up to a limit of £6,973 has been passed by the Ribble Valley Council.


subject to the agreement of English Heritage and


out the country, including the Ribble Valley. Sir, Simon said that the


banks must deal with the current drop in farm prof­ itability with sensitivity and alternative agricul­ tural policies which could help the situation were suggested. A new NFU proposal was launched to help farm­ ers get a larger share of what the consumer pays in the shops for their farm produce.


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24-hours’ notice and is cooked to the customer’s specifications. There is also an extensile and ever-changing array of specials available, which are displayed on the black­ board. And to finish,there is a succulent selection of home-made sweets. If you feel like some­


wishes to Rosie and Clive at the


Congratulations and best NEW mine hosts Clive and Rosie Lee


thing lighter, there is an inviting variety of bar ' snacks on offer. Jumbo Yorkshire puddings, home-made steak and mushroom pie, barbecue spare ribs with garlic bread and seafood pasta salad are just some of the main dishes with, again, a large array of special dishes available. The crusty baguettes


are a meal in themselves and there is a wide-variety of fillings, including tasty fresh Scottish salmon. The Sunday lunch spe­


already a great success. “The (functions have'


been going particularly, well and we are hoping to specialise in weddings and dinner dances,” said Mr Lee. The White Bull is offer­


! . “I hope to build a per­ sonal menu for each wed­


ing a special wedding package, that includes a discount for couples hav­ ing both their reception and night celebration at the hotel, including special items such as a free DJ.


cial, a t .ju s t £3.65, is already proving to be a winner. The fresh roast and vegetables is very popular, so much so, that Mr and Mrs Lee are con­ sidering opening the func­ tion room as a carvery on Sunday afternoon. With seating for 120


guests, the newly-refur­ bished function room is


WHITE BULL HOTEL GISBURN Tel: 0200 ■ 445233


I Now Under New Management


ROSIE AND CtlVE LEE Extend a warm welcome to all customers.


Full range of bar and restaurant meals. Functions catered for - Weddings; Parties etc. Christmas Bookings now being taken. Book early to avoid disappointment


,“We want to be flexible and help the couple choose a menu to suit th e ir needs.”


ding at a price the couple can afford,” said Mrs Lee.


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large car park at its rear and a children’s play- •ound and large beer gar- en for the summer


The White Bull has a


months. Added to this, there are plans to redeve­ lop the hotel’s living, accommodation, possibly in time for next spring.


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