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Youths fired air pistol in


Castle grounds


AN incident in which an air pistol was fired in Clitheroe Castle grounds had its sequel at


(19), of Cross Street Clitheroe, was charged with possessing a firearm within three years of his release from youth cus­ tody and possessing a loaded air pistol in a public place.


Tyrone Lee


offences and was fined a total of £300. He also agreed to be bound over for two years in the sum of £100 and was told to pay £25 costs.


He adm i t ted both


(18), of Turner Street, Clitheroe, pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded air pistol in a public place and was fined £100.


James Stuart Regan


TALENTED members of Clithcroe Dolphins raised over £800 when they held a sponsored swim at the Kihblcsdale Pool. , A total of 38 swim­


Political nightmare for Tories


mers took part in the event, entitled “North West swim w eek ,” which involved various clubs and org an isa­ tions, all with one aim — to raise money for


th e C an c e r R e lie f (McMillan Fund). The county organiser


of the fund, Mr John Highton, received the bumper cheque, for a total of £846.62, at a presentation held at the pool.


Lambs* make favourable prices at


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cattle trade at Clitlieroe Auction Mart on Monday, due to the company complying with the decision of all Lancashire and Cumbrian marts not to make deductions of the proposeil anti- mOrtem and residue testing levies, with 56 cattle ami -PJS sheep forward. The sheep section did not suf­


HERE was some restriction to


Carr warned that Liberal Democrats would be work­ ing hard to challenge Lan­ cashire County Council seats in the elections in two years’ time. With the Liberal I)emo; crats adding 12 seats to


Parker, who will now not he able to take on the role of the town’s chief citizen. Referring to the success


the one previously occu­ pied by Kibble Valley Mayor Coun. Howel Jones, there were several people who questioned their decision not to con­ test more of the 3!) seats. Six Conservative council­ lors were returned unop­ posed from rural areas. In reply, Mr Carr said


the Party had decided to concentrate its candidates


on the more densely popu­ lated town wards. “To have gone from that posi­ tion to where we are now is a major achievement and a healthy base on which to build.” As the Conservative


of the Liberal Democrats, he said: “They’re riding on the back of the by-elec­ tion. I feel tremendously


sorry for Ron (Pickup) and Eric (Bracewell). “The people of Clitheroe


short-sighted. “There have been good, honest, working council­


s o


will be poorer for what they have done tonight. I feel disappointed that they h a v e b e e n


lors from both parties knocked off and people will live to regret the day they did it.” County Coun. Ron


Pickup promised his for­ mer colleagues that he would not be silenced and


vowed: “I shall return,” adding that he intends to take up a new seat — in the public gallery! For Bolton-by-Bow-


been battling against ill health throughout the campaign and was sup­ ported by friends as she bravely made her way to the front of the hall for the result.


Coun. Mrs Lilburn has


land’s Coun. Joyce Lil- burn, her 28-vote victory over Tosside resident Mrs Pauline Brown brought obvious relief.


Ribble Valley Council’s chief executive, Mr Oswin Hopkins, announced 53.9% overall poll in the district council elections and, in the parishes, an average of 51.7%, which he said was extremely high.


As the count ended


Our Town Crier steals show at Skegness


hierarchy took a tumble, Mrs Maw, who was first elected in 1970 and has served 111 years, nine of them as council leader, declared: "You don’t get thanks in this game. “You take the rough


fer to the same degree. Cattle- topped at 125p for bulls, 109j> for steers and 123.5p for heifers, cows taking the brunt of the resistance by buyers and top­


average at 229.84p, up on the week and very favourable


ping at 78p. Lambs sold very well to


against all markets in the area, whether operating a discount


to 13-Ip (1 16.2p), heavy to 109.5p, o v e ra l l to 124p


system or not. ‘ Young bulls: Light made to 124p (average 11 l.G7p), medium


(U3.03p). Steers: Light made to 109p,


medium to 10'Jp (105.33p), overall to 109p (106.25p). Heifers: Light made to lllip


SKEGNESS is thinking of having its own town crier after watching Clithcroe’s Roland Hailwood almost steal the show.


Whalley seat to a Liberal Democrat, said her inten­ tion had been to retire in four years, but she now vowed: ’T will be back and will fight again.” In Lord Waddington’s


(108.75p), medium to 123.5p (10-Ip), heavy to 114p (‘


overall to 123.5p (10-1.53p). Cows made to 78p (65.75p). Lambs: Standard made to


J7.5p>,


250p (229.-Ip), medium to 241.67p (230.53p), overall to


with the smooth. This is temporary. We have seen it all over the country. In four years, when they have not kept their prom­ ises, they will be out.” Mrs Maw, who lost her


sea, sand and sun, feels it is missing out on the fun when it comes to adding extra sparkle to its big parades. So the ancient and hon­


The East coast resort, hich prides itself on its


Mr Harris remembers spending long hours square bashing there. Now, nearly 50 years


As a youth of 17 in 19-13,


ourable office of town crier, resplendent in tri­ corne hat and colourful obes, could be the answer, some councillors and businessmen feel. Just how well this could


250l) (229.84U). Iloggs: Standard made to


home village of Sabden, defeated Conservative councillor Albert Atkin­ son, Mrs Maw’s deputy, maintained a brave smile as lie left the count early, his seat, too, having gone to a Liberal Democrat. One of the biggest


190.63p (177.57p), medium to lS-I.62p (161.23(1), heavy to 155(1 (149.86p), overall to 190.63p (161.7|i). Ewes made to £20


(£27.03). • At Friday’s spring show and


R o 1 a n d II a i 1 w o o d , attended the presentation of a special charter of friendship from the people of Skegness to the HMS Royal Arthur Association. Also there was Mr Ben


be done was made clear to them when Clitheroe’s wn Town Cr ier, Mr


the town included the Colour Guard of the destroyer HMS Juno, a top Royal Marines band and Mr Hailwood. “The occasion reinforced


later, veterans turned up from as far away as Tas­ mania for the historic- charter presentation. A big parade through


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He pleaded not guilty to ipplying a firearm to Bridges, but the case was found proved and he was fined £200 with £40 costs. The magistrates ordered that the gun and ammuni­ tion be confiscated.


Mrs Sara Walker, pro­ secuting, said policemen in Clitheroe Castle grounds saw Regan fire the air pis­ tol at a nearby church.


the pistol. Both ran off when police


to fire towards a group of y o u n g people a n d one of them was allegedly shot in the head with a pellet from


Later Bridges was seen


appeared, but Regan was found with pellets in his possession and the pistol was recovered from the grounds.


been sentenced to a total of 12 months’ youth cus tody after being convicted of several offences, Mrs Walker added.


Last July Bridges had


Regan, said his client did not pass the gun directly to Bridges. Other young people had been handling the weapon before Bridges took hold of it.


Mr John Lumley, for


from shooting in Salthil Quarry, with the gun con­ cealed in his jacket when he came across Bridges and other young people.


Regan was returning


the great friendship that has grown up between Skegness and the associa­ tion, said Mr Harris. “As for Mr Hailwood, he


Harris, of Well Terrace, Clitheroe, who is associa­ tion chairman. When the second world


(£12.20). ’Ungraded lambs made to £40 (£34.25), ungraded hoggs to £-17


sale of in-calf and store cattle, there were 141 calving cows forward and 64 store cattle. The champion was a heifer


upsets of the night was the defeat of Conservative candidate Eric Bracewell in the Ribblesdale Ward. He had been acknow­


did a splendid job. The Mayor of Skegness and civic dignitaries were very impressed. They do not


from A. Calvert and Sons, Gis- liurn, taking the Ilardays Hank sponsors champion prize and the T: W. Pickard Memorial Tro­ phy, before reaching £845, which was the day’s top figure. [Heifers made to £8-15 (average


(nsbum. ’Host cow to calve before July


ledged by all political par­ ties as one of the most conscientious councillors in the chamber and there were words of commisera­ tion from all his colleagues as he lost his seats on both district and town councils. Although his result was


£577), cows to £755 (£574). The ges were J. Shuttleworth, uf


war broke out, HMS Royal Arthur was set up at Butlins in Skegness and served throughout hostili­ ties as an induction centre for naval recruits.


1 tv (stone, and F. Wrathall, of


3 jst: C. Gornall, Chaigley (£665); L. D. Clark and Sons, Thornton (£665); H. E. Airey, Thornley (£040). ' Best cow to calve between August 1st and October 31st: K. Ciofiinge. Pendleton (£560); 2 and 3 G. Gomall, Chaigley (£580 and £590). • Best heifer to calve before JUly 31st: First and reserve champion: R. Dewhurst, Bleas- diile (£S15); R. Falshaw, Gis- hurn (£705); J. Gornall, Blacko , (£635). Best heifer to calve between August 1st and October 31st: champion — A.Calvert, Gisbum (£845); John Pinder, Newton (£700), John Pinder, Newton t£6S0).


! There were 64 animals forward in the anniversary show and sale of store cattle. The champion was a Blonde bull from L T. Whittaker, Newton. Mr Whittaker received the T. ''Robinson and Sons champion­ ship trophy and the top price of , i£522. -Cows and calves made from £340 to £455, Continental bulls


. ,


•from £215 to £522, native bulls 'from £170 to £420, Continental ’steers to £335, Friesian steers 'to £400, Continental heifers from £237 to £437, Hereford ■heifers from £180 to £250, Fne- ' ■sian heifers from £155 to £420.


’Whittaker (£522), S. Knowles '(£440). Best Continental steer:


Best Continental hull: I.. T.


*K. Ormerod (£335), N. and E. Robinson <£3G0). Best Continen­ tal heifer: L. T. Whittaker (£105), S. Knowles (£307). Best native bull: W. Hanson


(>£362), P. Brien (£235). Best native steer or heifer: M. A. and T A. Crook (£355), J. Hardman


(£342).


anno u n c e d in i d - w a y through the lengthy pro­ ceedings, he stayed to hear the final parish coun­ cil result at 1-15 a.m., before wending his way home. “I have worked so hard


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and so consistently and have taken the Ribble Val­ ley cause all over the coun­ try — and have put to good use over -10 years of local government. I will miss it,” he declared. It was a sad night, too


for Clitheroe Mayor-elect and Labour agent Barrie


Full licence


A FULL Justice’s licence has been granted to Nicol: Rieioppo in respect of the Spring Mill, Langho. Last month, villagers


expressed anger that brewers Matthew Brown planned to turn the vil­ lage’s only pub into an Italian restaurant. But plans subsequently


STOCK judging, an exten­ sive obstacle race and a tractor driving competi­ tion make up just part of the programme for Sun­ day’s annual YFC county rally. The event, organised by


Bridges, said his client had been released from youth custody earlier this year. Because of his record, his chances of obtaining employment in Clitheroe were nil.


Town Crier Roland Hailwood


have their own town crier, but I think all that could change a f te r seeing Roland in action.”


he had acted stupidly in Castle grounds. It had been a spur-of-the-mo ment incident and Bridges was determined it would not occur again, M Houldsworth added.


Bridges accepted that John Houldsworth, for . JUST FOR TAKING A TEST DRIVE


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Canoe HQ drops in


CANOE en th u s ia s ts exchanged water for dry ground on Saturday to watch their new £9,000 portable headquarters “drop in” by crane. The new building was


delivered to Barrow Lodge and will be an enor­ mous asset to Scouts Guides and young people not just from the Ribble Valley, but from all over the country, when they travel to Barrow to use the canoe club facility. The building has been


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