Party time tonight in ‘storybook’ Whalley
GREAT expectations are again in the air at Whalley as shopkeep ers and charity fund-raisers prepare their “storybook” village for
the fourth annual Pickwick Night. The fun starts at 6
bring the family” — that’s the joint message from the Whalley branch of Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade and Whalley and District Lions Club. Everyone who has
p.m. today and con tinues until 9 p.m. and thousands of visitors are expected to crowd into the village centre for what must now rate as Whalley’s biggest night of the year. “Come along and
Mr Bridgett
estimated that 5,000 people came to Whalley — it was a phenomenal evening,” said Mr Mike Bridgett, the trader who played an impor tant part four years ago in getting the idea off the ground. Pickwick Night gives
visitors a nostalgic ta s te of Christmas past, as the shopkeep
ers, their assistants and the charity fund-
Poppies of Whalley
GIFT SHOP
103a KING STREET, WHALLEY Tel. 823095
Gift wrapping
service available at all times.
‘WhaCCcy Qift Shop
41 KING STREET, WHALLEY. Tel. 822243
Cards and Giftwrap:
Hallmark, Gordon Fraser, Royle.
Gifts: Pottery, Glass, Fashion
Jewellery, Picture Frames. WOODS OF WINDSOR FRAGRANCES
been before will con firm that the organ isers’ combined initia tive gives a sparkle to Christmas shopping that cannot be bettered anywhere. “Last year it was
refreshments will be available and a large barrel organ on the opposite side of the road will provide fes tive music. There will also be another barrel organ and two bands playing Christmas music in other places in the village. Lions president Mr
shops will be open, while about 15 craft stalls raising money for charity will be set out along the entire length of King Street, the focal point being a large brazier outside Whalley Methodist Church. Chestnuts and other
raisers cut a dash in Dickensian attire. Most of the village
Stan Stuart will be tak ing on the chief title role, although there will be Mr Pickwick lookalikes about the village. Even Mr Brid g e t t, who has shed 2<llbs during a spon sored slim, will be appearing in Pickwick costume, although this time he will have to rely on padding to give
dezvous nightspot. There are sections for two groups of children dressed as urchins — eights to 11s and fours to sevens. After the c o n te s t th e y are expected to mingle with the crowds.
MR PICKWICKS PARTY NIGHT
6-00 p.m. — 9-00 p.m.
Entertainment — Traditional dress Hot food, drinks, bands
Frames and *
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33 King Street Whalley
Telephone: 822620
CRAB APPLE CRAFTS
Pottery and shop selling an original and imaginative
selection o f ceramics, glass, jewellery, woodwarc, paintings and cards.
27 King- Street, Whalley. Telephone: (0254) 823036
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VOUCHERS £2.50-£5-£l0
GIFT
MOOR LANE
MOTOR SPARES
34-36 MOOR LANE, CLITHEROE Tel: 25938
HOTEL Whalley
SWAN
Budget Price Meals for all the family
with every meal at the Swan
+ FREE GLUHWEIN
Call in and see us j fc
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THOMSON’S OPTICLANS
1). E. M. THOMSON, H.II.O.A, KSA O Seasons Greetings atu! nest Wishes fo r the New Year from the Partners atul Staff
■ 70 KING STREET, WHALLEY. TEL: 824821 ■ 65 BERRY LANE. LONGRIDGE. TEL: 782694
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out for street urchins, for this year local chil dren are expected to take part in a new addition to the Pick wick N ig h t — a n urchin competition, organised by the Lions and held at the Ren
torian theme will be two “Peelers,” pound ing the beat just in case villagers flout the fancy dress law. Fines of five pence are likely! Meanwhile, watch
him the required rounded look. To add to the Vic
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