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THE sound of leather on willow rev e rb e ra ted around Lancashire at the weekend as local crick­ eters set record after


record.Kib b lc sd ale Wan­ derers’ opening batsmen, stand-in professional


I’eter Sleep and Dave Cottam, smashed the Whitbread Ribblesdale League’s 11-year-old record for the highest stand, amassing a grand total of 291 runs between


them. FULL REPORT PAGE 23


That’s the recommendation in secret report on local line by KAYE MOON


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FULL steam ahead and get the Ribble Valley back on the rails regular, daily train service . . . that’s the explosive rerammendal on in a secret report which will be presented to Lancashire County Council s Public Transport Sub-committee a fortnight tomorrow.


— commissioned by the county at a cost of £9,000 — gives the “thumbs up” that it would be worth­ while to open Clitheroe Railway Station to an esti­ mated 280 passengers per day and to opening linking stations southwards, including Wilpshire, Langho and Whalley. But there is a “thumbs


The long-awaited report


greeted with delight by Mr P ete r Moore, the chairman of Ribble Valley Rail, who forecast many more passengers than the report estimated because “the questionnaire didn’t reach half the people it was supposed to reach.”


down” northwards for smaller populations such as Gisburn and Chatburn, unless “for some other reason, like Dalesrail.” As if to put the icing on


the cake, the report will be presented two days before Clitheroe’s weekly Saturday rail link with Blackburn and Preston opens for the summer! The Clitheroe area,


where 8,500 initial ques­ tionnaires were distri­ buted, ai' f irs t upset researchers with its “dis­ appointing” attitude, when only 550 people — a little over 6% — bothered to offer to complete a more


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a day’s visit to Thorncyholme Hall Health Farm, Dunsop Bridge, for a champagne opening for invited guests in the morning and then to meet members of the public who turned up in the afternoon for a preview of the plush venture started bv husband and wife team Bill and Wendy Whitwcll. As our picture


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detailed survey. But that, and other


questioning, revealed a definite need in the town for a daily service, with the majority of people who would use the line daily — some 45% — saying they would be travelling to and from Blackburn. The “leaked” news was


questionnaire was sent out near the end of last year inside copies of a free newspaper and didn’t reach many of the people it should have. I know that there were many copies sent to Ribchester, where thev were unlikely to press for the daily opening of C l i th e r o e S t a ­ tion . . . and yet many Clitheroe residents told me that they had not received a questionnaire at


Mr Moore said: "The


all.” ’ But for local passengers


and holidaymakers, if the county council follows up the recommendation and decides to change its policy of not normally sub­ sidising rail travel, it is literally a case of the sky’s


1993 straight to Manches­ ter Airport, there are all sorts of possibilities. It’s a very exciting time.” The university report,


with its overall conclusion that the regular service is “worth pursuing,” was provided with initial data by Lancashire County Council and then handed to the university’s Insti­ tute of Transport Studies, where Drs Fowkes, Ward- man and Preston carried out the survey and Dr John Preston wrote the final report. O Times for the summer


rail service, starting on May 18th are — leave Clitheroe at 8-32 a.m., 9- 32 a.m., 1-32 p.m. and 5-32 p.m. Leave Preston 7-35 a.m. to reach Clitheroe at 8-18 a.m.; leave Blackburn at 9 a.m. to reach Clith­ eroe at 9-18 a.m.; leave Preston at 12-35 p.m. to reach Blackburn at 1 p.m. and finally Clitheroe at 1- 18 p.m.; leave Preston at 4-35 p.m. to reach Black­ burn at 5 p.m. and finally Clitheroe at 5-1S p.m.


the limit! Said Mr Moore: “A pre­


vious survey estimated that £940,000 could be generated annually on the 1 i n e . . . a n d with the through-link forecast for


Another free ticket bonanza for you


CLITHEROE’S mvstery businessman has done it again — in this week of exciting rail news! Once again, the area’s major railway benefactor has made an offer you can’t refuse. . . and it’s not “fare” . . . it s


free! His offer is a cash bonanza of £1,000 for a weekly


draw to send two passengers free of charge wherever thev want on a SuperSaver fare from Land’s End to John o’ Groats — and, with that sum involved, the: prizes can run on for week after week.


He is also offering a further cash sum for local youngsters in the form of a painting competition, with


shows, Frazer was kept busy signing autographs at the successful open day — and delighted to meet him were, from the left, health farm staff Candice Davies, Alison Copeland, Sharon Rawson and Debbie Gill.


free travel again as the prize. So there is week after week of summertime free­


dom for lucky winners to look forward to . . . with everyone who travels on the summer rail trips able to take part; we’ll be announcing details in next week’s “Advertiser and Times.” The competition and draw will be supervised by


Records are hit for six MURRAY WALKER REPORTS


tional Sleep, who was on loan from Kishton as the Church Meadow side’s normal professional Gary Yates was playing for Lancashire, hit seven sixes and 15 fours in his 187, while Cottam com­


Australian in te rn a­


plemented him superbly with an undefeated 111. And, if that was not


and the highest score in the competition. Playing Whittle-le-


en o u g h , W h a l lc y ’s openers did even better. Roger Watson and John Kcarsley set a Lanca­ shire Cup record for both the opening partnership


Woods, professional Wat­ son scored a century — in sixes! He plundered 17 in all, on his way to a phenomenal 217. League opening bats­


man Kcarsley proved to be the perfect foil at the other end, hitting 103 as Whallcy embarrassed its Chorlcy and District League opponents by scoring 342 from just 10 overs.Also in the record books, but this time on the receiving end, was Clitheroe. Its attack was hit for 395 for five by- Barrow — the biggest ever total amassed in the National Cricket Asso­ ciation Cup.


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Treat gets Ken into top gear


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YES, a full seven days’ TV listings for all channels, plus BSkyB, plus features on films, soaps, sport and children’s TV, can be _ found in the “North West Weekly TV Guide” — all for lOp if bought in conjunction with the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times.” Order your copy now from your local newsagent.


GOING TO THE


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W H A T E V E R th e weather, residents of the


Ribble Valley will be out ill force today, voting in the local council elections.


V PRESENT from his wife could lead to motor sport enthusiast Ken fawarbrick making his


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international rail} debut. For when Janet Swarbrick heard Ken (33) return from watching a rally and comment that


he felt he could do better than most of the tail-end competitors, she decided to take him at his word.


Volkswagen Golf GTI through its paces, Ken, of Ncwlands Avenue, Clitheroe, has proved his


And now, after putting a powerful lb-valve , ... , point.


country who underwent the gruelling trial and has been selected as a semi-finalist. Janet’s present was to enter him for the Autowindscrecns* Scholarship, which is designed to find and sponsor promising new drivers. He made an excellent impression on top tutors


He was one of 300 drivers from all over the , „ ,, 1


by the Liberal Democrats in the by-election, interest in the elections, which cover the borough council and the area’s parish eoun cils, has reached an all time high.


Following the shock win


tions, SO candidates are chasing just 39 seats, with the Conservatives fielding 35 candidates, as opposed to Labour’s 23 and the Liberal Democrats’ 22


In the borough elec


has also been stirred and in Ribchester 14 candi­ dates are chasing just seven seats.


Interest in the parishes


at testing and time trials at Illyton Park, Lincolnshire. Another drive like it and he will be


time for a man who has never done any competi­


tive rallying before. Ken, a business manager at Roe Lee : aper


entering his first international rally — a remarkable achievement in such a short space or


Chemicals in Blackburn, described his first drive, after being put through the paces: “My first session was driving a brand new Golf round the race track. I normally drive a rear wheel drive car and I could hardly believe the power and


handling capabilities of the Golf. “With the adrenalin still pumping, my second


session took place on the loose. After a few sidewavs excursions and some hairy moments,


which takes place on June 1st.


Green light for the CRGS ‘opt-out’


But statement confirms pvtvprn or’s worst fears


CLITHEROE Royal Grammar School’s controversial “opt-out request — granted last week by Education Secretary Kenneth Clarke.— was


again at the centre of a storm this week. A f te r


h e a dm a s te r


Stuart Holt announced in a press statement on Tues­ day that the new status will take effect from Sep­ tember 1st this year, one of his governors, Coun. Barrie Parker, said the statement “confirms the very wors t fea rs of everyone who has opposed


the opt-out.” In the press statement,


Ribble Valley Rail, whose chairman, Mr Peter Moore, described the businessman’s offer as: “fantas­ tic . . . a very generous gesture.” So we need not tell you to watch this space for fur­


ther details. . . and start thinking where YOU would like to go for that special free trip.


Mr Holt said: “The essen­ tial character of the school will not be changed as a result of this decision, but it will ensure that the school will be able to serve the needs of the people of


grammar school and to continue to develop as a centre of excellence in education in the region.”


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the very use of the com­ ment about ‘Ribble Valley and beyond’ that has me worried. At a recent governors’ meeting, I was assured that opting out would not mean borderline children from local feeder schools being forced out in favour of children from


Said Coun. Parker: “It’s


outside the area. “Mr Holt’s use of the


Roger ties the knot and makes history


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I became the first couple to be married at the chapel in


On Saturday, Roger and his bride, Lesley Levy,


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wedding. As a result, there was a


I weekend. Fortunately, they did nothing to mar a perfect day for university lecturer Roger, his bride


steady stream of visitors to the chapel over the


| and friends and relatives. Roger stumbled across | tne cnapeli wueu uc «cia


to enquire about holding into the building, which his wedding reception at normally caters for a eon- the nearby Harrop Fold gregation of 12, but has a Co u n try F armhouse capacity for 80. Hotel


th h when he went &-------- . r I cfcnts about the possibility between the months of for Rc.-jer and Les y, After asking local resi- weekly


The chapel is used for


.services extremely u n p u i ^ u , ^ , of using the chapel for his


wedding, he was put in touch with the Methodist Circuit Superintendent, the Rev. James Needham, who set the ball rolling. Twenty signatures were obtained from local house­ holders, a notice was placed in “The London Gazette,” stating the intention to apply for a licence, and the fee of £80 was paid. On S a tu rd ay i t all


the Ribble Valley and beyond as a selective


word ‘beyond’ fills me with despair for these children, because one governor has already said he sees no reason why the catchment area should not get larger and include places like R i b c h e s t e r


a n d


"With due respect to Mr Holt, I don’t feel he has a great deal of affinity with the set-up here. He’s a new man and will set his own examination when the 11-plus disappears and children will go to Clith­ eroe Royal Grammar School on whatever cri­ teria they put on passing the exam. Borderline cases will lose out and not


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parents eligible to vote chose the opt-out proposal in a ballot in December.


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A MAJOR campaign geared to improving safety for cyclists has been launched by Lancashire Constabulary.


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One of the aims of the


became worthwhile and the newlyweds were delighted that others will now be able to exchange vows in the picturesque chapel with its open coal fire and oil lamps. Around 40 guests filed


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April and October and once a fortnight in winter. During the summer, vari­ ous coach parties visit the area and arrange to have


Saturday was an impor­ tant day in the life of the chapel and congregation. Local residents were


services there. As well as being an extremely important day


delighted to be involved during the ceremony, with chapel steward Mr Frank Robinson keeping an eye on the proceedings. Trin-


ity Methodist Church organist Mr Peter Wrigley played the organ and his daughter Pauline accom­ panied the organ volun­ taries on her flute as the bride and bridegroom were arriving and leaving the chapel.


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rally ace Kevin Furber’s advice certain paid off and I managed to put in a really fast time. Now he cannot wait for his second assessment,


I • In last week’s Ribble I Valley Borough Council election line-up, we failed to mention th a t Mrs Sidonie Sinker, who is standing for the Grammar School ward in Clitheroe works as a full-time teacher concentrating on children with special edu cational needs.


its proposed replacement and the by-election result have all been important factors in the run-up to the poll and, with a General Election on the horizon, today’s results are likely to be the most eagerly awaited for many years.


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raisers on the new Roe- field Leisure Centre, which o]>ens its doors for a public preview on May 12th.Building work on Clith­ eroe’s first purpose-built leisure centre is nearly complete, so people can now see what has been achieved. In two years, nearly £SU,000 has been raiseil by public appeal towards the £500.000 cost. Present will be adult


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Valiev Sports Association Mrs Doreen Euinton said: “They want to know what type of classes are needed. ‘ "People can see how


their money is being spent and have a say in how the centre will lie used.” There is no date for the


official opening yet, but it is planned to have the centre in use by the autumn.The preview runs from noon until 4 p.m.


Aid for Kurds


THE public are being urged to visit a charity stall on Clitheroe Market this Saturday. The stall, which will sell


a whole host of goods, including bric-a-brac and household items, will be - open throughout the day and all proceeds will go. towards a new charity set; up to provide medical aid


for the Kurds. Anyone with any items


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