10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 19th, 1990


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and General Purposes Committee approved the d e c is io n a t i ts la s t meeting.


equipment RIBBLE Valley Council, which does most of its printing in-house, is to purchase an Alcatel scan­ ner and duplicator at a cost of £3,168: The Borough’s Finance


been se t aside for its replacement next year, b u t th e c om m i t te e resolved to buy the Alca­ tel, which has been on trial at th e council since December.


ment currently used for printing consists of two Wulti-lith 1250 machines, one of which is nearing the end of its useful life. A sum of £10,000 had


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NEW central heating sys­ tems have been installed at 23 Ribble Valley Coun­ cil-owned bungalows. At a meeting of the


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this year’s regional trea­ sure hunt will be held on June 5th and will be organised by Bolton-by- Bowland YFC. It was also reported that Clitheroe YFC would organise the sheep-shearing competi­ tion to be held on June 12th. Representatives were


ing will bo on May 3rd, starting at 8 p.m.


Homes plan under attack


COUNCILLORS “reluc­ tantly” granted planning p e rm is s io n fo r two detached bungalows at Upbrooks, Clitheroe. Members of Ribble Val­


ley Council’s Development Control ’ Sub-committee agreed to the application from C. J. Myerscough, subject to conditions relat­ ing to highway improve­ ments requested by the county council. Coun. Howel Jones


reminded that Lancashire Federation’s 50th anniver­ sary AGM is at Myer- scough College lecture theatre, next Thursday, at 7-30 p.m. The next; regional meet­


r ied th ro u g h to the regional rally, on Satur­ day, April 28th, at Clith­ eroe Auction Mart. Members were told that


cass-judging competition, ‘ n P r e s t o n , w e r e announced. The winners were Chipping (39 points); with Bolton-by-Bowland second (35) points. Clith­ eroe and Slaidburn tied for third position with 29 points. These points will be car-


chaired by Peter Marsden. Members from the five Bowland clubs were con­ gratulated on their suc­ cesses over the last few months. The results of the car­


WADDINGTON Social Club was the venue for the monthly regional meeting of Bowland YFC. T h e m e e t in g was


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Youngsters get ahead


DOWNHAM Playgroup was -certainly “getting ahead” for Easter. The annual Easter Bonnet competition attracted a full entry of unusual headgear, with the girls’ section being won by Katie N u t te r (3), of Blacko, and the boys’ by David Kenyon (3), of Rydal Place, Chatburn.


HARGREAVES — BELLAMY


In su ran ce b ro k er Mr Kevin A. Hargreaves mar­ ried sales assistant Miss Elaine Marie Bellamy at S t Mary M ag d a len e Church, Ribbleton.


youngest son of Mrs E. Hargreaves, of Whalley Road, Clitheroe, and the late Mr N. Hargreaves.


The bridegroom is the


daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Bellamy, of Ronalds- way, Ribbleton.


The bride is the only


father, the bride wore a white semi-crinoline style gown of fine net over satin featuring mother-of-pearl and crystal trim.


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decorated with roses and mother-of-pearls and she carried a bouquet of lilies, roses and carnations in shades of peach, white and cream.


Her head d res s was


the bride’s niece, Miss Maria Louise Bellamy, and the bridegroom’s niece Mis s K e r a n ia J a n e Embley.


The bridesmaids were


tiered dresses with floral headdresses and carried posies of peach roses and white carnations.


They wore peach satin


bridegroom’s brother, Mr Ian Hargreaves, and the ushers Mr Ronald M. Har­ greaves and Mr Chris­ topher D. Bellamy.


The best man was the


(Clitheroe), said the appli­ cant originally asked per­ mission on special grounds for onq dwelling, Dut Mr


Stuart Bailey explained that in granting that per­ mission the council had established a use for the land and consequently it would be difficult to resist the current application. Coun. Ron. Pickup


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(Clitheroe) said he had been opposed to the origi­ nal application for one dwelling, adding: “We have been taken for a ride and we have got to learn the lesson.”


Taxi office turned down


COUNCILLORS have opposed the change of use


of a former office to a taxi and radio control booking office in Duck S treet, Clitheroe. - Members of Ribble Val­


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ley Council’s Development Control Sub-committee heard that the town coun­ cil was objecting to the application. And some members claimed the taxi office was already operating. Two letters nad been


received from neighbours who suggested that there would he problems with parking and the business would create disturbances in a residential area. ’ Councillors turned down


the application, submitted by Mr G. Britton, stating th a t the development would be injurious to the amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring residential property. ^


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BUDDING biologists at a Ribble,Valley primary school have just completed a fascinating project deal-, ing with the human body. The exercise, entitled


“Ourselves,” has involved every one of the 270 pupils at Pendle County Primary School and has comprised


studies on all aspects of the human body.


into a specific study group and some of the topics included bones, muscles and joints, health and medicine, the senses, the living environment, fitness and general health. The school also received


Each class was split up


a lot of help from outside bodies and the pupils were, treated to a visit from an'


lending some x-rays and the Health Education Council also made n contribution. The pupils, -who had


ambulance driver, iind a^ doctor , from Clithdroc Health Centre. Blackburn Royal Infirmary helped by


s c h o o l to , v iew an impressive exhibition spread : throughout, the whole building. Around 200 parents attended and gave_ the presentation a definite seal of approval.' : .■ It was the first time the


worked on ,the project since February, finally: invited their. parents, into


d u c te d by F r B r ia n Pithers.


The ceremony was con­


the Vineyard Hotel, Wal- ton-le-Dale, Preston, fol­ lowed by a honeymoon in Wales and the Lake Dis­ trict. The couple are to live in Preston.


A reception was held at


P h o to g ra p h : Jo h n Barry, Blackburn.


leader Mrs Pat Redman, welcomed Lady Clith­ eroe who judged the entries before presenting each child with an Easter egg.


The mothers, under


Lady Clitheroe (centre back) with the mothers and children.


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the group held a coffee evening and open night at the old Downham School, which raised over £300 for funds.


The previous evening,


on display, and the moth­ ers served coffee. There was a cake stall, tom­ bola, raffle, book stall, Easter craft stall and guessing games. The event was organised by t h e


Children’s work was


committee. So succcessful is the


p l a y g r o u p


playgroup, that leader Mrs Redman is consid­ e r in g o p e n in g on Wednesday afternoons.


may o bta in fu r th e r details from her, tele­ phone Clitheroe 41948.


Anyone in te re s ted


Question mark hangs over


Edisford Cafe


Jon Dunn said the contract for operating the cafe dur­ ing the summer had now been let, but a question mark hung over its future as th e b u i ld in g had reached the end of its use­ ful life. He said the fu tu re


remained u n re so lv ed because no firm devel­ opment proposals had been received from the private sector. T h e re w e re th r e e


opment proposals from the private sector on a long­ term lease. 0 Continue to maintain


o p t io n s open to the council: • Seek further devel­


the current building which had reached the end of its useful life. 0 Dispose of the cafe


site altogether. Mr Dunn added that the


the committee agreed the council must find ways of keeping the cafe going if the private sector was unable to do so. Coun Albert Atkinson


summer o p era to r had undertaken to decorate the cafe and instajl a pool table to attract users of the caravan site. After a short discussion


T H E f u t u r e o f C l i t h e r o e ’s E d i s f o r d C a f e w a s c o n s id e r e d a t a m e e t in g o f t h e R i b b le V a l l e y C o u n c i l ’ s R e c r e a t io n a n d L e i s u r e C o m m i t t e e Technical manager’Mr


(C l i th e ro e )


authority must step in to help if


said


interested in promoting tourism locally.. “Not


it was th seriously


comes here for a day out wants to go into a pub. If the private sector cannot make a go of it we should step in,” he said. Committee chairman


everybody who


of Companies requested the change of use of the Thorneyholme Country House Hotel to encompass uses within Class 2 which usually covers residential accommodation, hospital or nursing home facilities, residential schools and col­ leges or training centres. Councillors granted the


AN application for the change of use of a Dunsop Bridge hotel has been approved by Ribble Valley Council’s Development Control Sub-committee. The Kingswood Group


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Ex-! pupil in prison Controversy


< T H E m a n a t t h e c e n t r e o f t h e S t r a n g e w a y s P r i s o n “ p u s s y f o o t in g ” c o n t r o v e r s y — g o v e r n o r B r e n d a n O ’ F r i e l — s p e n t h i s f o r m u l a t i v e s c h o o l y e a r s in t h e R i b b le V a l l e y .


a'; Mr; O’Friel was a pupil t Stonyhurst College


from the age of eight to 18 and says nis interest, in institutional work began when he was’a boarder at


the school.


Friel faced mounting criti­ cism- from several quar­ ters, including his own prison, officers, who have accused him of pussy­ footing in stark contrast to the hard line at Horfield Prison; where, governor Roy Smith crushed a revolt within hours.


Mixied traide at Easter auction


EASTER Monday produced a better than expected entry , at C l i th e ro e A u c tio n M a r t , although it was well down on normal Monday marketing. .Cattle trade was mixed, with


good for lambs, with a record average price of just over 300p and a top price of 333.33p. The late Easter has turned


best bulls being very good and heifers less than the previous week, while cows again found an excellent trade. Sheep trade was exceptionally


times. Stters had an exceptional top at 133.5p and heifers a fairly modest one for the mart at 122p. Cows almost made up to three figures, stopping at 99p, but with an average of86.04p. Light young: bulls made to


Coun John Walmsley (Mel­ lon) said it was clear that1 no-one wanted to see,the cafe disposed of.


Improving swimming


information.


consists of seven people of mixed swimming ability and of all ages. Anyone is welcome to turn up at the classes, which resume on April 26th after an Easter break, or to contact the cen tr e


THERE are still a few places in Whalley Adult Education Centre’s swim ming improvers’ class which meets at Ribbles dale Pool on Thursday nights from 9 to 10 p.m. At present the group


f o r mo r


Designer Sara collects another big cheque


birthday before Easter and the following day won £1,000 in the regional finals of the Enterprise Allowance Scheme’s Nat West Awards. One of six finalists, she


Ribble Valley Enterprise Agency, she made her de3but in 1l March last year.


over a year a f te r she launched her home-based designer-children’s-wear business and follows simi­ lar success in regional and national competitions. The 5Q0th client of the


won the runner-up prize which will go towards expanding her business “ Original Designs by Sara.” Her success comes just


a name for herself as a prizewinner. In June she took the


Since then she has made'


new business category award in the Lancashire Livewire scheme, winning a £1,000 cheque, and in December was nominated North West winner in the


A BUSINESSWOMAN with a golden future at her fingertips — that’s Grind- leton’s Sara Collinge. Sara celebrated her 27th


Laing Enterprise Awards 1989, travelling to London in February where she received a cheque for another £1,000.


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has absolutely no regrets about leaving tin pro­ fession behind her and concentrating on her own business, despite regularly working from 6 a.m. to m idnight. “ I t ’s very rewarding and I still love


chure is in the throes of preparation and she is working hard to prepare for her first trade fair at Harrogate’s Exhibition Centre next month. The former journalist


well,” said Sara who has recently expanded her business to employ two part-timers. Her new mail-order bro


“Tilings are going really


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317.6p (304.14p), medium to 333.33p (298.Ip), standard hoggs to 235.2p (222.3p), medium to 245.9p (22G.9p). • Hoggs ungraded and not pre­


(112.9p), medium to 115p (108.5p), heavy to l l lp (lOl.Gp). Cows made to 99p (86.04p). S tandard lambs made to


sented made to £46 (£35.0), ewes to £32 (£18.41).


£228 for a Charolais steer from J . and S. J . C la rk son , of Langho. : Top of the heifers was a


Top price on Tuesday was


£134, Marchiana heifers to £140 (£126).


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to £34, mule shearlings with twins to £34, Euro shearlings with twins to £32.50, horned ewes with singles to £22.50, horned ewes with twins to £21, Masham ewes with twins to £28.50 and mule ewes with twins to £33. Next Monday, the cattle sale starts at noon prompt.


se ction, ypung sheep, with strong lambs being very good to sell and lesser sorts not finding as fast a trade. Mule hoggs with singles made


Trade was varied in the sHeep


(£124.75), breeding Friesian he ife rs to £198 (£124.66), Limousin bulls to £210 (£185.75), heifers to £160 (£144.33), Charo­ lais bulls to £210, heifers to £132 (£116.66), s te e r s to £228 (£166.66), Simmental heifers to


breeding Friesian from the same man who made £192. Friesian bulls made to £178


143p (average 127.5p), medium to 143p (123.Op). Medium steers made to 133p (125.7p). Light heifers made to 122p


private butchers on to lamb, but noggs for this reason fell a little behind par.. Bulls topped at 143p three


Mr O’Friel has resisted pressure to end the siege at Strangeways by force. Mr O’Friel says it was


Despite the criticism,


As the Strangeways riot him take an interest in entered its third week, Mr helping people, particu-


the Jesuit teachings at Stonyhurst which made


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larly the deprived, handi­ capped'and needy, and lie feels th a t schools like Stonyhurst can play an even bigger part than they already ao to foster pupils’ in te re s t in caring for others. : , ’ Specifically, he feels


that school holidays could be put to better use by getting pupils to work with p eo p le, as this e x p e r ie n c e may well influence their career paths. Schools like Stony­ hurst, he adds, can have a major role to play in creat- in g a b e t t e r society generally. Mr O’Friel was recently


interviewed by post by the Ribble Valley school’s old boys’ magazine, which was conducting a survey of for­ mer pupils, to see what they are doing now, com­ pared with what they set


out to do while they were at school.


prison service must be meteoric by institutional standards. He worked in several prisons — includ­ ing Strangeways — before joining the prison service’s headquarters staff. He was a . founder of a new union, the Prison Gover­ nors’ Association, in 1987, a y e a r a f t e r b e in g appointed governor to Strangeways, since when he has been in charge of 1,500 male prisoners and a staff of 650 full-timers and 200 part-timers, as well as being responsible for Crown Court staff in Man­ c h e s te r hnd servicing magistrates’ courts fur­ ther afield. In his reponses to his


. I t was his 10 years at Stonyhurst which deve­ loped his vocation for working with people, he says, in response to a sur­ vey question. Then three years at Liverpool Univer­ s i ty co n c en tra ted his interest on communities with social problems, like that of the area around the university, and he joined the prison service in 1963, immediately after leaving university. His rise to power in the


his ideals are under the spotlight.


old school’s survey, lie advocates certain penal reforms — namely, more effective non-custodial punishments and better training of magistrates. Now, both the man and


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