2 $


Chance to win a £100 painting


competition we are running in conjunction with Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade and FavclFs Art and Design shop in


THERE’S a special Christmas gift waiting for you — if you win a fascinating


sections of a lovely watercolour painting of Clitheroe featured throughout this supplement and then tell us where the artist — Lionel llorsnell — was sitting when he captured the scene. The painting itself, valued at about £101), is the


King Lane, Clitheroe. All you have to do is piece together the eight


prize. Send your entry, marked “Find the Spot,” to the


“Advertiser and Times” office at 3 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EW.


PREPARING to unwrap a festive parcel of fun, food and song, Clitheroe’s traders have another Christmas cracker lined up on Sunday.


performance of last year, when crowds flocked into town, Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade members will be pulling out all the stops. Sunday’s special


Hoping for a repeat TOW N & COUNTRY $ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING


AT CLITHEROE'S LEADING LADIES AND GENTS FASHION STORE


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Skirts, Pretty Blouses & Jewelled Sweaters, Lingerie, Shoes, Boots etc.


25% off Selected Anoraks Sizes 10's to 20's


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Superb Selection of Casual Jackets 36 to 46 Chest, Sweaters,


Sweatshirts, Shirts, Trousers 30 to 46 Waist


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„ Dec 12th. 5-30 - 8.30 p.m.


Tonight - Special offers ’


throughout the ’ store,


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For all your Christmas Ideas join us for a sherry & mince pie on Monday night.


We are open 10—4 this Sunday 15th 9—9 Monday 16th


CUT GLASS, LEATHER GOODS, FRAMES,


PICTURES, ORNAMENTS, WATCHES, LUGGAGE, BAGS AND LOTS MORE.


Through the Festive Season we are open till 5.30 every day, 6 days a week.


SANTA will certainly not be left behind on the platform on Sunday. He will be arriving by train, much to the


Valley Rail distribute presents the children, mince pies and s h e r ry to th e adults.


members to


was such an o v e r ­ whelming success last year that many of those who came into town, more than a few for the first time, asked for it to be repeated.


The Sunday special


ton railway station at 9- 55 a.m., 1-15 p.m. and 3-30 p.m., calling at Lostock Hall, Bambcr Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill and Blackburn, before arriving in Clitheroe.


Tickets are available on the trains and the


The trains leave Pres­ C h r is ty


town’s rail pressure group, campaigning for tra in s to re tu rn to Clitheroe on a daily basis, will be sure to provide a welcome to remember.


U Thfz, ti j nszn Cottage IS Watch out on Sunday for delight of dozens of youngsters who are


expected to travel with him. Santa’s special Christmas trains from Preston to


@ Carol singers @ Handbell ringers 9 Bands 9 Festive food @ Children’s fair 9 School choirs


Clitheroe will he full of Christmas cheer as Kibble


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the best. Famous throughout the world. A comprehensive collection of plain and embellished towels to


For those you love who love


complement any bathroom. Qift boxes available.


Peggy Wilkins tablecloths and napkins make wonderful gifts for Christmas.


edge luxurious touch and soft draping


A stunning range of colours unique for their perfect scallop


lt-» S Christmas occasion.


quality. A must for that special


7 YORK ST - CLITHEROE 2 2 2 3 6


centred round a marquee which is to be specially erected at the top of Castle Street. Between noon and <


Activities will be


Street will be closed to motor traffic, giving shoppers an opportunity to wander at will round the town centre. 1991 has been a difficult


1 p.m., Castle


trading year for every business, large and small, and shopkeepers have


Santa is on his way — by train instead of sleigh


Chamber hoping that crowds will be back for more


opening will have a traditional Christmas theme. From the crib at Castle Gate to the carol singers, handbell ringers, hands, children’s fair, choirs and festive food, there will be lots to watch and listen to as you soak up the town's unique atmosphere.


certainly felt the economic pinch.


which has undoubtedly hit all sections of society, Clitheroe’s traders are determined to put on a


Despite the recession,


good show and hope for your support and custom. Let’s face it — why


came last year return and bring their friends,” says the chamber’s press officer, Mr Harry Stevens. We feel sure they will,


"We hope those who


travel out of town when everything you need, and more, is readily available right here on your most attractive doorstep?


for Sunday and Monday’s late night shopping event will certainly herald the start of party time in Clitheroe. The streets will be full of fun and, once again, a riot of colour.


O n o th e r p a g e s * - *


WE take a look at the popular Clitheroe shop­ ping areas which will he alive with festive fun on Sunday and Monday — pages -1, 9 and 11.


SPOTLIGHT some of the young voices which plan to add a musical touch — pages 5, 8 and 10.


DROP in as local trad­ ers have a ball at their recent annual dinner and dance — centre pages.


AND, finally, we preview tonight’s Mr Pickwick’s Party at Whallcy and take a look by night at Clithcroc’s Christmas lights spe cta cula r — back page.


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