10 Clitlieroe Advertiser <£ Times, June 13th, 1991


Thriving ramblers gather support


THE Clitheroe Group of the Ramblers’ Asso­ ciation, which continues to thrive, has more than 180 members and organises regular well- supported walks.


Bring a brolly is plea


'sports historic scarlet .tunics and spiked helmets, twith many of the men ’wearing the General Ser­ vice Medal for Northern ^Ireland.


Gymkhana at family gala day


Road, and the attractions include an equestrian show and gymkhana, which has been organised by the Whalley and District Equestrian Group, a fun fair, a market and a car boot sale. Entries for the gymk­


A SPECIAL family gala day is being held in Whal- ley on Sunday, with the proceeds going towards the village’s QE II Playing Fields Committee. It is being held at Brookhouse Farm, ftlitton


land Circumstance” to the modern ballad “Groovy .Kim 1 of Love,” with tunes x-atering for every taste •‘from the band of 21 musi­ cians and 25 drummers. On parade, the band


BRING your brolly . . . is the plea from organisers of the Ribble Valley’s most important band concert for many years, at Clitheroe Castle bandstand on Sun­ day, at 2 p.m. ’ The Regimental Band of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment has been booked to appear, courtesy of a bequest from a Clitheroe resident, and fears are that the cold, wet weather could keep the audience at home. ’ Said Ribble Valley tour­ ism officer Mr Keith Tay­ lor: “It would be a great shame if the best band in Lancashire didn’t have a full audience.” ' Treats in store range from the traditional “Pomp


through limestone woods, coming out at the summit of Hutton Roof Fell and continuing over the dints and grykes of the lime­ stone pavement of the Uberwash Plain. An ascent of Farleton Fell and Newbiggin Crags pro­ vided impressive views of the surrounding Lakeland and Dales fells. Following a southerly


Whitehead, attracted 20 members, who completed a figure of eight circuit from Plain Q uar ry, between Kirkby Lonsdale and Burton in Kendal. The first mile passed


The latest, led by John


Played 42 years in


descent of the escarpment towards Holme, where the newly-designed Limestone Link was picked up, the group travelled east; eventually arriving at Hutton Roof hamlet via Blasterfoot Gap and walk­ ing through Park Wood to the starting point. The next weekend out­


darts league TODAY sees the funeral of a well-known Clitheroe darts player, Mr Edgar: Altham, of Pendle Road, who was a Clitheroe Darts League player for a record 42 years. Mr Altham was the son


walks continue to attract large numbers and the next will be held on June 19th. Members are asked to meet at the Nick o’ Pen- dle at 7 p.m. Last week, members


ing will be held on Sat­ urday, meeting at Water­ loo car park at 10-30 a.m. for an observer walk to Hen Gill Beck. The Wednesday evening


note that the national Family Rambling Day event will take place on June 30th. Members and non-members alike are invited to join the walk from Slaidburn, with a choice of two short routes, three miles and five miles. As usual there will be


enjoyed a circular walk round Bashall Eaves, led by John Lennox. I t s tarted from the Red Pump Inn and passed through Aigden Farm and Paper Mill Wood, return­ ing via Ox Hey Wood and Mason House. Members are asked to


Hallows Church, Mitton, at 2 p.m., followed by i n t e rm e n t in th e churchyard.


A date with local blues band


dren. Ribble Valley MP Michael Carr will be tak­ ing part.


ornthwaite (Whalley 824507) or chairman Mrs M. Svcamore (Whallev 822993). Admission to the event


toy and games sale, which will be fully supervised.


Group keeps the fells


litter free


jFells. !• The committed workers ; managed to fill several


IN their battle to keep.the Ribble Valley beautiful, members of a local conser­ vation group spent Sunday clearing litter from Wad- dington and Longridge


,litter when walking on the •fells. > The group meets every •Wednesday and, with the '.midweek work parties at (Salthill and Crosshill ■


bags with rubbish and .urged people not to drop


lso be a special children's


hana will be accepted on the day and categories include the best turned out horse, fancy dress, work­ ing hunter annul jumping classes. Further informa­ tion is available from secretary Mrs W. Hayth-


Sheep stolen


is free, but there will be a charge of 20p for the char­ aity car park. There will


Slinger, of Dickenson’s F a rm , P e n d le to n , reported that the sheep had gone missing from Wilkin Heys farmland on the Sabden side of the Nick o’ Pendle sometime over the weekend. Of the sheep taken,


FOUR sheep and a gal­ vanised gate have been stolen from a Ribble Val­ ley farm. The farmer, Mr John


badges, quiz sheets, scav­ enger bags, pens and a surprise item for the chil­


great year for members of the hard-edged blues band, who made successful appearances at both the prestigious Burnley and Redcar Blues Festivals and even su p p o r ted Screaming Lord Sutch at his by-election “victory” party. S aturday’s tickets,


POPULAR Clitheroe- based band Immediate Blues are playing at the town’s Swan and Royal Hotel on Saturday night. It has already been a


leaves a son, Derek, of Highfield Road, and two married daughters — Mrs Barbara Slinger, of Vic­ toria Street, Clitheroe, and Mrs Mavis Mason, of Waddington. Today’s funeral is at All


eroe Mr Altham became a regular member of Clith­ eroe Social Club, attend­ ing the weekly bingo ses­ sions without fail. Mr Altham, a widower,


of a Standen Hall game- keeper and left school to do farm service at Dinck- ley. He met his wife, Elsie Altham, at a Pendleton village dance and after marriage the couple went to Basnall Hall, farming there for nearly 30 years. On returning to Clith­


Pupils mourn ‘heart of gold’ teacher


had taught infants for 14 years — St Mary’s RC School, Sabden — will be holding a special mass at 9-15 this morning at St Mary's Church, Sabden, in her memory. Headmaster Mr Tom


Potts (54), of St Mary’s Drive, Langho, died on Sunday, following major brain surgery. The school where she


Prendergast said: “Every­ body is very shocked and saddened. Although Mrs Potts had such major sur­ gery and had been through a terrible time, we knew she was a fighter and hoped and prayed she would pull through. The children have taken the news badly, especially the older ones.” Mrs Potts was due to


past and present, parents, villagers and friends to join the school at the ser­ vice today, which will be taken by Fr Leon Morris and will include singing by the children. Mrs Potts is survived by


“She was a teacher of the old school and a good disci­ plinarian. But she also had a heart of gold and was' very compassionate. You could walk into her class­ room and see her giving a sad child a hug.” He invited any pupils


take early retirement on August 31st, but had pro­ mised to keep in close touch with the school and call in regularly. Mr Prendergast added:


the tragic death of a “teacher with a heart of gold.” Mrs Barbara Mary


A SCHOOL was in mourning this week after


A knockout idea for fayre?


LINK the Heritage Fayre with Telethon and it would be a knockout — that’s the view of the man who will head Clitheroe Chamber of Trade next year. Businessman Mr Peter


Moore believes that the time is right for the town’s two prestigious events to be rolled into one.


'tourist attraction, the Castle. The Heritage Fayre Committee is due to meet next Wednesday to discuss this year's event and the possibilities for 1992. An official comment is


her husband, Vincent, and four sons, David, Michael, Francis and Paul — three’ of whom attended St Mary’s School. Requiem Mass will take


priced £3 in advance, are available from the Swan and Royal, the Cross Keys, and Reidy’s. They cost another 50p on the door, which opens at 10 p.m. If they survive Satur­


three were with two- week-old lambs and the other was ready for lamb­ ing. All the animals have a red S branded on their horns and have clipped ears. A large vehicle must


have been used to trans­ port the sheep and the police are urging anyone with information to ring the station (Clitheroe 23818).


Savings book


GOODS worth £250 were stolen from a house in


i 822944). :j On Saturday, the group < will hold its annual AGM 1 and barbecue at Sandal- ) home Barn, Bashall


.ibers. Anyone interested ’-should contact group * chairman Mr Terence H a w o r t h ( W h a 11 e y


< ing to attend should con- : tact secretary Linda Mar- ,4 tin (Clitheroe 23954).


I Heifers : find firm ; trade


, * a good show of bulls topping at s t 144p, with heifers finding a firm trade and cows levelling off


,r CATTLE trade was good at ‘ Clitheroe Auction Mart on Mon- day, when GO cattle anil 743 r sheep were forward. There was


. (102.9p). medium to 119p i (109.94p), heavy to 90.5p, * overall to 124p (105.21p). ' Cows: light made to 87p


i (ios.:Wp).


Lambs: standard to lG5.52p (145.57p), medium to 158.33p » (145.4p), overall to 165.22p


, (70.38p). »


i


l (145.48p). 5 Ewes: overall to £22 (£16.89). [ Ungraded Iambs: to £31 (£29.83)..............


‘r (llG.03p). Steers: light made to 115p " (101 p) , medium to 128p ;! (115.G7p), overall to 128p


'• 137p (average llS.GGp), medium . to 144p (122.77p), heavy to : 105.5p (105.25p), overall to 144p


* dropping £3 from last week. : Young bulls: light made to


* hoggs fading fast in numbers, quality and price and ewes


the week to average at 145p on a variable day for trading, with


slightly. Lambs dropped in price on


■ Eaves, with admission by ticket only. Anyone wish-


‘nature reserves starting in July, is currently looking for new workers and mem-


through an insecure down­ stairs window and escaped with over £200 in cash, a lady’s leather handbag, a savings book in the name of P. Walton and a family allowance book in the name of Thomber.


Kemple View, Clitheroe. The intruders broke in


Latest buys


day at 7-30 p.m. at the S ta tio n H o te l , King' Street. Clitheroe, when the 1992 programme will be discussed and members’ displays and new acquisi­ tions inspected.


THE AGM of the Stamp Club will be held on Tues­


day, Immediate Blues are playing at Great Harwood Wine Bar at Sunday lunchtime. Meanwhile, they can be seen at Burn ley’s Garden Bar tonight.


Fight brings £100 fine


A CHATBURN youth told Clitheroe magistrates that he did not like fighting, but became involved in a town centre incident after his friend was hurt. Police were called when


a youth was lying on the floor in Castle Street, with others standing round kicking at him. Stephen David Harrison


place on Tuesday at St Hubert’s Catholic Church, Great Harwood, followed by interment at Clitheroe Cemetery.


Vital plan is lost


youth and community officer, Mr Barry Emmett, was attending the annual meeting of Waddington Youth Club when his Ren­ ault Estate was broken into. It had been left on the car park behind the village hall.


and it contained the only copy of the area’s Youth


His briefcase was stolen


(19), of Downhain Road Chatburn, was alleged to have head-butted a youth and shouted abuse in an attempt to start a fight. He was told to go home,


but became involved in a second incident 15 minutes later, when he punched another youth in the face. Harrison told the court:


£20 costs after pleading guilty to using threatening words and behaviour.


“I don’t like fighting. It was only beause my friend got hurt.” He was fined £100 with


Join thanksgiving for rambling


RIBBLE VALLEY Ramblers were among a large group from North East Lancashire who set out for guided walks in the Sedbergh region.


three coaches with passen­ gers from Clitheroe, Hyndburn, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley and Pen­ dle arrived at Sedbergh for a very wet start to the day.


After meeting at Settle, • Heifers: light made to 124p


two routes in the higher fells of Castle Haugh, Fawcett Bank, Cautley C rag and C a ld e r s . Another party climbed the Howgills and Sickers Fell to Arrant Haw, descend­ ing to Croasdale Wood and returning by the oper^fell below Winder.


kept to the lower ground. The Dales Way was fol­ lowed to Dentdale, return­ ting to Sedbergh via Fros-


The shorter walks were "


R aw th ey Way, and another party went by


ow F e l l s and th e Walkers had a choice of


Millthrop to Side Farm and Long Moor to Dent- dale, returning via the golf


service, held at Dent Church. A number of the walkers left the shorter routes to join in the ser­ vice and enjoy light refreshments afterwards in the village hall.


the day was the third Ramblers’ thanksgiving


taken for the next coach rambles open to all Ram­ blers’ . Association mem­ bers and non-members, to Nidderdale on July 7th and Osmotherley, in the North Yorkshire Moors, on August 11th. More details are available from Nelson 62123 or Accring­ ton 397660.


Bookings are now being


course. A special event during


is keen to get it back, oth­ erwise the whole future of the service could be thrown into turmoil. Anyone with any informa­ tion can contact him on Great Harwood 876295.


and Community Service Development Plan for the next five years. Obviously, Mr Emmett


WIs move to


Birmingham THIS year’s Women’s Institute AGM looks set to attract more representa­ tives than ever before. The event has been


presence from the many Ribble Valley institutes and topics under discus­ sion will include the provi­ sion of childcare services and the deduction from pensions after a hospital stay of more than six weeks. _ _ _ _ _


moved from London to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre and the change has meant that there is room for one representative from each of the country’s 9,000 institutes. There will be a strong


Best essay


ett (13), Heather Jarvis (14),’Jennifer Morton (12)' and Kathleen O’Reilly (15) — beat teams from all over the country to win the Essay 1991 competi­ tion, which was part of the Acorn Schools' Challenge, run with Wood Green Ani­ mal Shelters.


FOUR pupils from St Augustine’s High School, Billington, have won a national competition with their story about taking a , pet snake on holiday to Blackpool. The four — Glen Duck­


A BRIEFCASE contain­ ing vital social services information has still not turned up a fortnight after it disappeared. The assistant district


in theft


tions, the Round Table, Lions Club and the Cham­ ber of Trade joined forces for a charity bonanza, it would, he says, be possible to bring major attractions to the town and provide an unparalleled day out within the shadow of the Ribble Valley’s premier


held on Spring Bank Holi­ day Monday and Mr Moore is convinced that if the fayre was staged in the main streets on the same day or even the day before, it would be a winner. If the three organisa­


Traditionally Telethon is


FACE painting, a c h i ld re n ’s fancy dress parade and a d i s p l a y by the Mary Waddington


j u s t p a r t of a packed programme at Clitheroe Parish Church’s annual


Dancers made up


sky meant tha t the event was held under cover in the Parish Hall, but this did not dampen spirits and t h e r e w a s


extremely good turn­ out, with around £700 being raised for the Church Urban Fund. The busy afternoon


a n


had something for everybody, with li.ve folk music, bric-a- brac, tombola and cake stalls, afternoon teas and a whole host


of party games. Pupils of the Mary


Waddington School of Dance gave a superb


the Rev. Anthony Roberts (back) with children, visitors and helpers at the party.


International flavour


A FESTIVAL with a truly international flavour has taken place at Whalley Abbey. A g ro u p of g u e s t


not ava ilab le on Mr Moore’s suggestion until after the possibilities have been discussed, said a spokesman.


Challenging conference for pupils


STUDENTS from local schools will converge on


conference on the chal­ lenges facing management in industry today, lasting from Monday to Wednes­ day. It will be attended by 280 delegates and is being sponsored mainly by Bar­ clays Bank. The event has been


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School next week. The school is hosting a


Careers 'Foundation. Stu­ dents will be set work on case studies, business games and role play exer­ cises and will have the help of 36 management advisers, who will be attending throughout the three days. The exercises carried


organised in conjunction with th e In d u s t r ia l


out will be judged on the third and final day of the conference by Mr Tony Cann, chairman of East Lancashire Training and Enterprise Council.


Banquet fare


planning to spring a few surprises with their out­ fits, although it is stressed th a t fancy d re s s is optional. Some tickets are still available and anyone interested in attending is asked to telephone Mrs Julie Stockton (Clitheroe 26405).


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow. Hartley’s, Church Street, Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m. Heyes, Moor Lane: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Fri­ day until 6-30 p.m.


Pendle Club


WINNERS of the weekly bridge session at Clith- eroe’s Pendle Club were Mrs K. Brabbing and Mrs K. Bulcock, Miss A. Yates and Mrs K. Gudgeon.


HOPING to attract more members and raise money for general funds through a cheese and wine party on Sunday is Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club.


It recently had to say goodbye to 11 members


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle and guests will tuck into spare ribs, chicken legs, broth, pota­ toes and other tasty fare when they attend a medie­ val banquet at Pendleton Village Hall on Saturday. Several members are


Sreachers from West


the Dean of the Malaysia Theology Seminary in Kuala Lumpur, and Alfredo Buma-a, a mem­ ber of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, both spoke at the festival.


Treasure hunt


Laura Mantle, Philippa Mantle and Melanie Jones, all of Meadow View, proved to be a success and all the money raised will go to the Leukaemia


THREE Clitheroe girls raised a hearty £17 for charity when they held a treasure hunt. The event, organised by


pines were participating at the abbey in the Diocesan Festival of the United Society for the Propaga­ tion of the Gospel. Canon Dr S. Batumalai,


lalaysia and the Philip­


Helen’s Mothers’ Union attended the AGM which followed a short service and Mrs E. Loxham reported on the events of the year.


Reviewing year Most members of St


display, consisting of a mix o f b a l le t , modern dance, char­ a c t e r d a n c e and extracts from “Alice in Wonderland.” Our picture shows


garden party. An ominous-looking


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News fromtheVillages SIMONSTONE


and District WI will be in poetic mood next Thurs­ day, when they meet at 7- 30 p.m. in the Old School


Limericks Members of Simonstone


Hall to hear a talk on the t h e a t r e by Mr W. Hemingway, followed by a competition for a limerick starting “There once was an actor. . . " New members are


always welcome. There will be a plant stall at the meeting and the annual walk takes place on June 27th in Great Harwood.


held at Simonstone School on June. 22nd and the organisers would particu­ larly like to see local crafts people selling their efforts. Anyone interested in hav­ ing a stall or requiring fur­ ther information should contact Mrs Helen Booth (Padiham 721G1).


Calling the crafty A Summer Fair is being


Winning hands Winners at the whist


drive organised by Mrs J. Eddlestone and her group were: Ladies — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs Fairclough, Mrs J. Galloway (cons). Gents — Mr M. Wilkinson, Mr R. Ellis, Mr E. Neild (cons). The special prize was won by Mrs M. Red- path. The next drive will be in


the Rev. Jonathan Lumby, welcomed everyone to the church and the Provost of - Bradford Cathedral, the


Very Rev. John Richard­ son, introduced the speaker, the Rev. Dr Ian Bradley, of St Andrews, Scotland. Dr Bradley addressed


many themes, putting Bib­ lical and Christian points of view on many present day issues concerning the use of land and resources, farming and conservation policies.


followed was well attended and the Provost thanked the speaker.


RIMINGTON


Well attended There was a good atten­


dance at the monthly whist and domino drive held at Rimington


— Mrs R. Woolerton, Miss M. Jackson and Mrs A. Haworth. Men — Mr S. Hogg. Mr R. Brown and Mrs E. Ireland. •Dominoes: Adults —


Memorial Institute. Whist winners: Ladies


The open forum which


Women’s Fellowship on their trip to Chester. There was a good atten­ dance for the excursion,


which was organised by Miss Gladys Parkinson. The speaker at the cir­


Nine new


records set at


cuit network meeting was Miss Dorothy Redmayne, of Accrington, who gave a talk entitled “Sheep of the Bible." Mrs Parkinson presided and Miss Anne Bowker was the pianist. Refreshments were


swim gala ONE for the record book — th a t was Bowland County High School’s annual swimming gala at the Ribblesdale Pool. • For nine new records


served and £148 was raised for work overseas by a bring-and-buy sale.


dance at the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, for a domino drive, which was enjoyed by all the mem­ bers. It was won by Mrs E. Edgar and Mrs A. Green. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M. Ridgway. At today’s meeting,


Popular drive There was a good atten­


were set up as super-fit swimmers were cheered on by fellow pupils and teachers packing the s|>ec- tator area. Stealing the show were


two 12-year-olds, Gary Cocks in the junior boys’ breaststroke and Tanya Birtwell in the junior girls’ f re e s ty le , who both clipped an amazing five seconds off the school records. Gary clocked up a time of 17.61sec. and


Tanya 15.76sec. The pair also had the


members should meet at the village hall at 2 p.m. for a country trip and. afternoon tea.


DOWNHAM


Mrs C. Hodson, Mrs M. Woods and Mr E. Tomlin­ son. Children — Merrill and Frances Hughes. Raffle: Mrs E. Jackson,


the Old School on June 18th, at 7-30 p.m., when half the committee of the MU looks forward to wel­ coming players.


meet in the Old School on June 18th at 2-15 p.m., for the last time before the summer holidays.


Last time The Contact Group will


day to submit entry forms


Family fun Tomorrow is the last


for the annual Parish Council bowls competition being held at the Simon­ stone Hotel on June 17th, at 7 p.m. It promises to be an evening of family fun.


WADDINGTON


children’s annual sports day will take place on Saturday at Coulthurst Jubilee Field. Starting at 1-45 p.m.,


Sports day Rimington and Middop


Mrs M. Woods, Mr D. Pil- kington, Mrs Silverwood and Mrs J. Stainton.


brated at St Leonard’s Church, Downham, at the weekend, with items sung by the choir, including “Love is come again” and “I will sing unto the Lord.” A duet, “Panis Angelicus,” was sung by Elizabeth Scott and Diana Braithwaite. The congregation joined


Choir sings Choir Sunday was cele­


the long day boasts a whole host of events, with tea being served at 4-30 and a rounders match at 7 p.m.


CHATBURN


Weather bonus Glorious weather


proved a bonus for mem­ bers and friends of Chat­ burn Methodist Church


in to sing favourite hymns at the service, which was conducted by Canon John Hudson. The organist was Mrs W. I. Todd.


badger was the topic of a talk given at Downham Village Hall by Mr Richard Bowden.


Badger’s life The life and times of a


included a slide show and was thoroughly enjoyed. All proceeds from the event went to village hall funds.


It


satisfaction of seeing their house. Walker Society, carry off the trophy for overall winners. House chairman Joanne Tierney had the honour of collect­ ing the shield from head­ master Mr Graham Cross- le y in a p o o ls id e presentation. Other houses competing were. Benedict, Curnock


and Lister Societies. Results


Breaststroke: Senior boys. M. S to t t (B ) , new record — 21.0Ssec. Senior girls. S. J. Brookes (C). Junior boys. G. Cocks (W), new record — 17.G1 sec. Junior girls, J. Wood (L), new record — 24.09 sec. Backstroke: Senior boys, I*.


Marsden (C). new record — 21.67sec. Senior girls.. A. Hod- son (C). Junior boys, R. Braith­ waite (B). Junior girls, C. Jones (W). Freestyle: Senior boys. M.


ding (Id. Junior boys, l). Hen-


Phillips (B). new record — 13.59sec. Senior girls.C. Shed­


shaw (L ) . new record — I4.81sec. Junior girls. T. Bir­ tw e ll (W), new record — 15.76sec. Dive: Senior boys, D. Sut­ cliffe (Id. Senior girls, A. Smal-


lev (W). Junior oovs, (». Cox (\V). Junior girls, T. Birtwell


(W). Lifesaving race: Boys, Bene­


dict. Girls. Walker. Freestyle relay: Senior boys.


Junior boys. Walker. Junior girls. Walker. Medley relay: Senior boys.


Curnock, new record — Imin. 14.27sec. Senior girls. Lister.


Benedict. Senior girls. Lister. Junior boys. Walker, new record — lmin. S.75sec. Junior girls. Walker.


Kings go top


WITH league leaders Trinity Jokers having a bye. Kings Arms A took full advantage to leapfrog over them by defeat- ing Gourmets 30-15. Rogues stay at the ton of the


only just, after beating Kings Arms B 24-23. Results: Trinity Hearts 12,


Mrs Dugdale and Mrs Hanson had received cer­ tificates representing over 50 years’ membership and Mrs Robinson, one of the indoor members, was also presented with a certifi­ cate. Former treasurer Mrs Chapman and her husband had recently cele­ brated their diamond wed­ ding anniversary. The year had been


Research Fund. The win­ ner of the prize, a box of chocolates, was Mr J. Davenport, of Low Moor.


Slight injuries


Rochdale, the driver of a Ford Granada, and Ian Craig Groom (28), of Raw- tenstall, who was driving a Sherpa van, were taken by ambulance to Blackburn Royal Infirmary, but went home after treatment for injuries.


DJs on course


ing and scratching to sol­ dering and re-wiring. Youth leaders for the


trip will be Nicola Bowker and Pino Pozzi.


offence was committed in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, in view of the public. There were conveniences only 20 yards away. Gornall had nothing to say about the offence.


YFC loses members


because the club's upper age limit is set at 26. The party, which is open


throwing contest and cro­ quet on the lawns of Lower Stony Bank, which overlooks the valley.


to everyone, includes a clay pigeon shoot, welly­


FOR urinating in a public place, John Gornall (19), of Bleasdale Avenue, Clith­ eroe, was fined £25 with £20 costs by the town’s magistrates. The court heard that the


well Inn re s id e n t ia l centre, where club mem bers will be instructed in all the rudiments of being a DJ, from spinbacks, mix­


BUDDING DJs from T r in i ty Community Centre are travelling to Burnley this weekend for a detailed course. It is being held at Cald­


church of St Mary the Vir­


Points of view The ancient parish


gin at Gisburn was the fit­ ting setting for the second in a series of “Cathedral lectures.” These are being given throughout the year in several parishes in the Bradford Diocese. The vicar of Gisburn,


Nothing to say Clitheroe squash


of the night when they convinc­ ingly beat Red Rose 3rds by 4-1. Dave Mitchell won 3-0 and club junior champion Glenn Bowman won 3-2. Tony Lee lost a close encounter, but Richard Moody and Mike Fielding clinched a fine team effort with 3-2* successes. ‘ -


against Reedley 2nds. After Chris Thomas had lost the opener by 1-3, Paul McGuire squared the match with a 3-2 success. Peter Norcliffe (0-3) and Adrian Yates (2-3) lost before Malcolm Davey won a fine contest by 3-2. The thirds scored the only win


the first team lost 0-5 at home to a powerful Reedley side. Roger Shnger won one game and Rick Ashton went down to a narrow 2-3 defeat, but David Van Dyk,' Warren Starbuck and Allan Mellor all lost 3-0. The seconds lost a marathon


FINE wins for Sara Thompson, Marjorie Brass and Mandy Hodgson saw Clitheroe Ladies to a narrow 3-2 success against Springers lsts, but Sue Seddon and Anne Hardisty lost after hard fought contests. In the IJK Plant men’s league,


TWO drivers had a lucky escape when their vehicles were badly damaged in a collision on the A59, near to the Barrow turn-off, on Tuesday morning. John Newcombe (41), of


Emma H ar riso n and Canon Goodchild, who had so often led the prayers at meetings. Treasurer Mrs Bird pre­


tinged with sadness at the death of loyal member Mrs


tine Thistlethwaite enter­ tained and amused mem­ bers with her own poetry and prose. Her keen observations of people, places and nature made the last meeting of the vear a lively one. Mrs Hughes served tea. The first meeting of the


1991/92 season will be on September 4th, when Mrs S. Broadhurst will give a talk aptly titled “Start­ ers.”


Clitheroe and District Netball League’s second division, but


RBL B 44; Rishton 37, Calder Ladies 18; Dominoes 20, Trin­ ity Aces 19; Trinity Diamonds 31, Young Farmers 16; Rogues 24, Kings Arms B 23: RBL A 28, Starkies 16; RBL C 10. Set­ tle 24; Kings Arms A 30, Gour­ mets 15. Players-of-the-match: A. Bur­


Doman (41), although Hartle- bury took three wickets for Rimington. The villagers were always behind the required run- rate, despite good knocks from Clarkson (24), Pilkington (19 n.o.) and M. Auster (12 n.o.). Rusty Cavaliers crashed to


joining the league in time for next season should attend, as


their second defeat of the sea­ son. only managing 55 in reply to Chatourn’s 93. M. Smalley (14), A. Dural (16), M. Pearce (22) and J. Haighton (21 n.o.) all made valuable contributions to a score of 93 for nine, while Simon Gorton took four for seven. Only Simon Ditchfield (19) reached double figures for the Cavaliers as Pearce capped a memorable match by taking four for two.


gess (Trinity Hearts), L. Brit­ ton (RBL B), J. Brown (Rish­ ton), W. Simms and V. Judge (Calder Ladies), C. Waddington (Dominoes), D. Gamer (Trinity Aces), D. Walmsley (Trinity Diamonds), A. Stott (Young F a rm e r s ) , R. Wilkinson (Rogues), M. Whittaker (Kings Arms B), T. Conti (RBL A), C. Dobson (Starkies), G. Scott


(RBL C). L. Widdop (Settle), S. McKinna (Kings Arms A). M. Whaites (Gourmets).


Division One


sented the balance sheet and Mrs Horne gave a resume of past activities. Afterwards, Mrs Chris--


Kings Arms A.......... 5 4 0 1 13 Trinity Jokers.......... 4 4 0 0 12 Rishton................. 4 3 0 I 10 Gourmets,.............. 5 3 0 2 9 'Dominoes............... 4 3 0 1 9


PWD L P


RBL A................. 5 1 0 4 6 balder ladies.......... 5 2 0 3 5 Trinity Aces............ 4 1 0 3 5 Starkies................. 4 0 0 4


Rogues.................. 5 5 0 0 15 Settle................... 5 4 1 0 14 Trinity Diamonds....... 5 3 1 1 12 RBLB................. 5 2 0 3 11 Young Fanners........ 5 2 0 3 7 Kings Arms B.......... RBLC................. 5 ! 5 1 0 4 0 4 6 Trinity Hearts....... 5 0 0 5 0


Division Two PWD L p


4 Summer darts


DIVISION One leaders White Horse A .went dow*n against Royal Oak A, who replaced them at the top-of-the-table. Kings Arms A missed the opportunity to take over at the


top when they lost against Low Moor Club. In Division Two, the joint


White Horse A 2, Royal Oak A 5; Horseshoe 3, Black Horse 4; Kings Arms B 2, White Horse B 5; Low Moor Club 4, Kings Arms A 3. Division Two — Cross Keys


this week by N. Chipperton, J. Burgess and B. Noble, but the highest check out and least darts still remain the same. Results: Division One —


J. Wilson 15. Division Two — G. Holden 17. Highest checkout: Division


Midweek cricket


at Rimington after scoring 107. The bulk of the runs came from Paul Kenyon (27) and Peter


out from Ted Tophain laid the foundations of their total of 62 from 15 overs. In reply, Dave Boothman took three wickets, Dave Conti and Chris Stott two apiece, as Brockhall fell just two runs snort. Catholic SC had an easier task


Waddington stayed at the top of the ulitheroe and District Cricket League — but only just. Another fine innings of 36 not


23, Commercial 22, CCWMC 20, Royal Oak D 19, Craven Heifer 17, Royal Oak B 17, Cross Keys 17, Royal Oak C 6. Least darts: Division One —


One — A. Dobson 127. Divi­ sion Two — C. Duffv 116.


One — Royal Oak A 26, Kings Arms A 24, White Horse A 24, Horseshoe 18, Low Moor Club 18, Black Horse 15, White Horse B 11, Kings Arms B 4. Division Two — Bridge Inn


3, CCWMC 4; Royal Oak B 5, Commercial 2; Royal Oak D 5, Bridge Inn 2; Craven Heifer 6, Royal Oak C 1. Points and positions: Division


CCWMC and Royal Oak D to gain ground on the top tw*o. Three 180’s were registered


Captain’s Day


Taylor (79-9-70); 5th, E. White (82-11-71).


D. Goodwin (74-8-66); 2nd, D. R. Aitken (71-3-68); 3rd, J. Cartmell (73-3-70); 4th, L. E.


(82-13-69); 2nd, D. Wallis (83- 14-69); 3rd, J.Haggerty <83-13- 70); 4th, J. S. Walker (86-15-71); 5th. D. TattersaU (87-16-71). Best gross — A. J. Walms­


Division Two — 1st, D. Crisp ley (76). Opening frames


THE first matches in the new Summer Pool League are being contested tonight.


De Lacy v Cross Keys, Horse­ shoe A v White Hart, Petre Arms v Pendle Hotel B, Royal Oak v Victoria Hotel. Ribble League — Station


CWMC v Horseshoe B, Kings Arms A v Station Hotel A. Pen­ dle Hotel A v White Horse,


Craven Heifer v New Inn A. leaders were defeated allowing Football AGM


THE Whitbread Ribble Valley Football League is holding its annual meeting next Thursday


Hotel B v Kings Arms B, Bay Horse v Commercial, Dog Inn v Dog and Partridge, New Inn B v Higher Buck. Calder League — Clitheroe


the winning teams are asked to register the result straight after the match. Fixtures: Hodder League —


All games start at 8 p.m. and


and the competition was even­ tually won by D. Goodwin with a score of (74-8-G6). Results: Division One — 1st,


OVER 180 competitors took part in the Captain’s Day com­ petition held at Clitheroe Golf Club. The standard of play was high


league, while one has so far apfuied to join. Chatburn will be playing in the East Lanca­ shire League, while Waterloo Rangers have disbanded. Craven Heifer are the new boys, while Swan and Royal have changed their name to New Inn. r


referee. Two teams have left the


Keighley 2nd X I 135 for 2


Turns game Chatbum 2nd X I 134,


nicely on 104-4, a rain-storm stopped play for two hours. At the time Trotter (39) and Pearce (40) were both in command and steering Chatburn towards a


match-winning score. However, after the rain, the side lost a lot of sloppy wickets


G. Lambert 4-0-194), M. Pearce 8.5-0-49-2.


Time runs out Read 3rtl X I79 for 9 Baxenden 3rd X I 144


READ lost to Baxenden in a rain swept match on Sunday. The visitors were in deep


the wicket, but reduced Read's target and a lively spell of bowl­ ing by Steve Bullock kept the visitors on top. When time ran out. Read were 25 runs short and Baxenden took five points to Read’s two.


TEAMS


XI (v Burnley Belvedere, Sat., 2 p.m., away): S. Westhead, R. Sharp, A. Booth, A. Palmer, R. Palmer, R. Leighton, D. Wil­ cox, P. Atkinson, K. Fawcett, F. Hussain, K. Driver. Scorer: M. Hussain. Clitheroe Cricket Club 3rd


win, G??artledge , N. Bibby, P. Bishop, S. Hitchen, S. Duck­ worth, A. Mqeed. Scorer R. Preston.


(v Great Harwood. Sat.. 2 p.m., away): J. Wharton, J.* Kearsley,


Reserves: S. Baldwin, D. SeedalL Whalley Cricket Club 1st XI


A. Cooper, L. Kearsley, S. Gor­ ton, M. Walker, M. Camm.T. Nuttall, B. Brown, A. CaJder- ^tanlc^ Watson. Scorer: C.


(v Read, Ramsbottom Cup, Sun., 1-30 p.m., away): J.' Whar­ ton, J. Kearsley, P. Macintosh, A. Calderbank, L. Kearsley, S.


Whalley Cricket Club 1st XI


Under 18s (v Baxenden. Mon., 6 p.m., home): M. Blackburn, C. Lloyd, N. Bibby, A. Booth. K. pranks, N. Robinson, S. Tom­ linson, S. Nicholson, J. Good­ man, S. Duckworth, S. Amin.


C lith ero e Cricket Club


Clitheroe Cricket Club 1st XI (v Baxenden, Sat ., 2 p.m., home): N. Ashworth, M. Dewhurst, G. Sutcliffe, N. Bol­ ton, S. Daish, N. Duckworth, T.Amin, C. Seed, S. Graham, S. Bishop. I. Wrigglesworth. Scorer: R. Preston. Clitheroe Cricket Club 2nd


Gorton, M. Walker, T. Wright, T. Nuttall, B. Brown, Watson.


(v Great Harwood, SaL. 2 p.m., home): D. Higginbotham, S. Barker, L. Burgess, D. Taylor, A. Curson, S. Ditchfield, D.Bir- twell, M. Gorton, M. Christmas, S. Houghton, R. Foster. Scorer J.Taylor.


2nd XI (v Earby., SaL, 2 p.m., away): W. Slinger, S. Proctor, J . Rain, M. W r ig ley , P. Spencer, D. Oveiy, D. O'Neill, M. Davies, M. Briggs, R. Blair,


Byrne, u. Fletcher, J. Rose, T. W atk ins , P. B u rges*, J. D ew h u r s t . R e s e r v e s : P. Smithies. P. Harrison. Scorer. D. Etcheus.


Under 18s (v Cherry Tree., Mon., 6-15 p.m., home): M. Brings, M. Davies, D.[Howard, .enyon, B. O'Neill, T.


2nd XI (v Blackburn Northern. Lawrenson Cup, Sun., 1-30 p.m., home): W. Slinger, S. Proctor, J. Rain. M. Wrigley, P. Spencer, D. O’Neill, M. Briggs, M. D a v ie s . R. B la ir , B. Spencer, H. Kenyon. Ribblesdale Wanderers CC


1st XI (v Earby, Sat., 2 p.m., home): T. Braithwaite, M. Greenhalgh, M. Sorell. M. Den­ nett, A. Dickinson, P. Hall, I. BritcUfle, G. Leach, D. Cottam, H. Kenyon, Yates. Srarer M. Britcliffe. Ribblesdale Wanderers CC


Ribblesdale Wanderers CC


Scorer C. Camm. Whalley Cricket Club 2nd XI


trouble at 24 for 5, but fought back to reach 144 with Geoff Dean leading the way with a hard hitting 44. John Dudgeon and Paul Lancaster bowled well for Read, with Dudgeon finish­ ing with 4 for 34 off 13 overs. Rain at tea-time livened up


Clough 1. M. Barker 8, J. Trot­ ter 39, M. Pearce 40, G. Lam­ bert 10, P. Whittaker 4. P. Craig 0. J. Lockley 9, R. Shaw 3, C. Hanson 2, extras 9, total (all out) 134. Keighley: 135 for 2. Bowling: P. Craig 13-1-62-0,


victory’, which they managed to achieve in the last over. Chatbum: J. Shovelton 9, P.


THE w e a th e r had a big influence on this Craven and District Cricket League Division Four match. With Chatburn progressing


at the Dog and Partridge, Well- gate, beginning at 7-30 p.m. Any new teams interested in


should anyone who would like to


in the search for quick runs and w e r e r e d u c e d t o 134 al l o u t . In reply, Keighley only lost


two wickets in their quest for


W. B ra d le y . S c o r e r . D. Etchells. Ribblesdale Wanderers CC


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