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Vision of the future is top of the menu


“CHANGE is inevitable.” Those three words set the scene for Clith­ eroe and District Chamber of Trade’s annual dinner held on Saturday night.


three dwelt protractedly on that topic, the dinner coming at the end of a week of events which could lead to some of the most significant changes the town has seen.


Of the four speakers,


ner, at Stirk House, Gis- burn, was the time or the place for lengthy oratory will be the subject of internal Chamber debate for some time. Customarily the high­


Whether Saturday’s din­


opportunity to thank the small band of members whose work in erecting the Christmas lighting dis­ play had brought compli­ ments galore and provided a superb festive backdrop for the two shopping events to come. Ribble Valley Council’s


chief executive Mr Oswin Hopkins responded on behalf of the guests. “Change is inevitable


between the size of the borough, with a population of 53,000, and Bristol, the la rg e s t a u th o r i ty at 400,000; Ribble Valley’s staffing level of 300 and gross budget of £8m., Mr Hopkins said small was beautiful because it was manageable and friendly.


Drawing comparisons


down barriers and concen­ trating on service and cus­ tomers — putting people first.


Change meant breaking


ing traditional labels if the authority was to survive the ’90s. In turn, that meant,


looking at internal atti­ tudes and the external image. Training, said Mr


It also meant challeng­


and in a progressive coun­ try it is constant,” said Mr Hopkins, referring to Disraeli.


Moore proposed the toast to the guests and apolo­ gised for the absence of Lord Waddington of Read, d u e to a f a m i l y bereavement. Mr Moore took the


development of the auction mart site and the sur­ rounding controversy which dominated the function. Vice-president Mr Peter


light of the Chamber’s social calendar, the dinner attracted a full house, with a waiting list for tickets. Coming, as it did, on the eve of the first Sunday shopping spectacular organised by the town’s traders, there was an air of expectancy. In the event, it was the


were looking forward with mixed feelings to the development of the auction mart site, a development which some feared might affect the prosperity of the town’s traders. Many would argue that


Chamber for the work its members carried out, all of which, he said, helped to m a k e t h e t o w n prosperous. The people of Clitheroe


ber of Trade was proposed by the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Pat Shepherd. He paid tribute to the


there was no need to establish any more shops, said Coun. Shepherd, but one of the aims of the development was to encourage people to visit Clitheroe to do th e ir shopping. Replying on behalf of


sation’s charitable work, he turned to the Cham­ ber’s success in attracting people to the town and the effort put in to the Christ­ mas lighting display, thanking the private bene­ factor for his contribution towards defraying costs, as well as the Ribble Val­ ley Council and the Cham­ ber itself. Next year, he said, the


tokens of the Chamber’s appreciation for past ser­ vice to Mr Roland Hail­ wood and Mrs Mary Bridge, before expressing thanks to Mrs Jean Parker and Mr Barry Stevens for their work in organising the evening. Touching on the organi­


the traders, president Mr Chris Wood said there was no doubt the country was in the grip of a recession, with little chance of an early reduction in the interest rates. “Rising overheads are not matched by increased turnover,” he added. Mr Wood presented


Ramblers out in force


THE Clitheroc group of the Ramblers’ Association will be out in force on Box­ ing Day. Tho traditional Boxing


bers will be welcome and walkers are asked to meet at Waterloo car park at 10 a.m. or Malham car park, at 10-40 a.m., bringing a packed lunch. The walk will be led by Mr John Whitehead, chairman of the Clitheroe group.


routes will be offered. Those wishing to follow the shorter three-and- three-quarter mile route will return via Hanlith Hall and the riverside path, while those choosing the six-and-a-half mile ro u te will co n t in u e towards Airton, returning along the Pennine Way. Members and non mem­


organisation intends to run a number of theme week­ ends in its bid to continue attracting shoppers to Clitheroe. Mr Peter Favell has been appointed devel­ opment officer. Mr Wood referred to the


Schools crisis’


concern


ber must be ready for action, in_order to keep their share oFThe "market and expand on it. They had a crucial role to play in the town’s_development


through the 1990s and


mart, he said that facilities in the present plans were still inadequate and told members that consultants were undertaking a full retail impact.study with detailed soundings of pub­ lic opinion. Members of the Cham­


regeneration of the Ribble Valley through the 1990s and into the next century. “If we stand still, we will wither,” he added, saying that expansion was the key, if the area was not to decline and perish. Dwelling on the auction


R IB B L E VALLEY schools could find them­ selves with an unseen cri­ sis on their hands, warned Clitheroe town councillor Bert Jones. He was speaking at the


ers in the area have been asked to restrict requests for repairs to those of an emergency nature only. Coun. Jones expressed


Ribble Valley District Liaison Committee for Education, where it was reported that expenditure for unplanned maintain- ance costs in schools has been unprecedented this year. As a result, head teach­


Day walk is to start from Malham car park and fol­ low a south-westerly route to Accraplatts and Kirkby Malham, stopping for a festive drink in the Vic­ toria garden at around 12- 15 p.m. A choice of two return


referred to Thursday night’s meeting of the council’s Planning and Development Committee, at which councillors agreed to the submission of a full planning applica­ tion for the auction mart site. The toast to the Cham­


were 20,000 people, within 25 miles 900,000 and within two hours’ drive eight million people. They all represented potential customers. Mr H o p k in s th e n


worrying whether it’s 12, 15 or 20 retail outlets and start thinking about some simple statistics,” he told his captive audience. Within three miles there


tance of every employee from the top to the “so- called bottom — the front line,” he moved on to the auction mart. “My advice is to stop


Ribble Valley, expendi­ ture on training had tre­ bled, from 0.7% to 1.8% of budget. Training, communica­ tion and care lead to pride, described by Mr Hopkins as “the greatest motivator of all for a committed and a proud workforce.” Stressing the impor


Hopkins, was the key. Since his arrival in the


the evening added £477 to the president’s charity fund, with prizes donated by Chamber members and friends.


beyond. A bumper draw during


CHAMBER members with, front, from the left, Coun. Shepherd, Mrs Mary Shepherd, Mr Wood, Airs Janice Wood, Air Hopkins and Mrs Hopkins


Whalley picks another winner


Cruising in for


a special finish!


A BOAT builder weighed anchor in Clitheroe . . . for a special lick of paint for a classy vessel bound for the boat show at Earls Court.


lan Smithies and Stephen Holgate, who are more used to painting houses


Painters and decorators


than boats, were the cap­ tain’s choice for the intri­ cate nautical job.


Ian, who work at Gordon Holgate and Sons’ Brook- side Works, Taylor Street, have v a rn ish e d t h e interior of the 35ft. nar- rowboat and painted the outside in green, red and yellow.


Boss’s son Stephen and


The firm offers specia­ lised paint finishes, but


the job by North West Narrowboats, of Finning- ton’s Marina, Hoghton, Preston, because of its reputation for offering a specialised service.


The firm was chosen for


“it’s the first time we have ever had a barge to paint, so it’s proved an interest­ ing job,” says Ian.


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on Monday and will go on show at Earls Court on January 3rd. The show’s principal theme is “Inland Waterways” and the boat builders see the show as an ideal opportunity to highlight the attractions of the fast-growing pursuit of leisure cruising on canals and other inland waters.


The boat left Clitheroe


LORD WADDINGTON wrote a farewell note of thanks to his former con­ stituents in the Ribble Valley Conservatives this week — and apologised for putting them to “the trou­ ble of a by-election.”


Farewell note of thanks


that his new job as Leader of the House of Lords was a very different one from his former post as Home Secretary, but promised to r em a in v e ry much involved in what goes on politically, both locally and nationally.


Lord Waddington said


lage in droves. Attractions included a huge fair­ ground organ, a Punch and Judy show and a host of stalls lining the streets from the Old Grammar


Frenzied activity at hall


RECENT days have, seen frenzied activity at tho Billington and Langho Community Centre, as contractors and volunteers put the finishing touches to the building so that it could be used before Christmas. Working at weekends


his concern that maintain- ance plans in schools could be pushed to one side and that schools might find themselves with an unseen crisis, such as heating sys­ tems breaking down in the middle of winter.


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w e a p o n — ‘C r i m e C r u s h e r ’ A SPECIAL Christmas warning has gone out from Clitheroe P o l ic e ’s n ew s e c r e t w e a p o n — “ Crime


Crusher.” The “Advertiser and Times” has linked up with local police to publish the new


themselves by not leaving their cars unattended with all their presents in and, when valuables do have to be left, to hide them in the boot. And Crime Crusher has a special message for the


crime-fighting feature. In the first, shoppers are being asked to help


ladies. “When dashing from store to store, put your


purse in a bag and do not put it down — because it might walk away without you.” When merchants and traders head to the bank


after a hard day’s work they arc being advised to take care. •


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■ your books not balanced,” says Crime Crusher. Finally, the Ribble-Valley’s newest law enforcer


“Be careful. Change your time, vary your route, take a friend and don’t end up with a sore head anil


and don’t smash up the place,” he says. “I hope these simple tips help you arid may I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” you all a Alcrry. Christmas and a Happy New Year.” '


has a special message for everyone. “Don’t drink and drive, don’t fall out and fight


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lage were involved and the Guides took the oppor­ tunity to hold a bring-and- buy sale in aid of the Blue Peter appeal for children in Romania. The Community Asso­


thousands of pounds were raised for vari­ ous charities. A dry, crisp night saw people flocking to the vil­


IT just gets bigger and better — that wa s th e v e rd ic t w h en W h a l le y turned back the clock last Thursday to stage its third annual “Pickwick Night.” Scrooge seemed to have stayed away as


Jones and Aliss Helen Jones officially opened the event.


ment first class,” said Ribblc Valley tourism officer Air Keith Taylor. “Our only concern was the traffic and wc will have to look and sec if the roads can be closed next year.”


that evening involves everyone,” said Air Taylor. “With the success of Sunday and Alonday in Clith- croe, it seems that the Ribble Valley is the place to be for Christmas.”


by Whalloy branch of the Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade and Whalley Lions, attracted a lot of visitors from outside the area. “People enjoy not just the costumes but the fact


Air Taylor was pleased that the event, organised


School to the Toby Jug Tea Room. Ribblc Valley Alayor and Alayorcss Coun. Howel


“The crowds were excellent and the entertain­


a very traumatic time in the last few weeks and you must know how sad I was to see Margaret Thatcher step down as Prime Minis­ ter.” he wrote.


“We have gone through


dington came from the chairman of the Ribble Valley Conservatives, Air John Parry, who wrote: “He has been an outstand­ ing Member of Parliament and I would like to place on record our immense gratitude to him.”


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