12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 16th, 1991


Clitheroe 22321, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Pupils have a head start on others with hat contest ROEFIELD NURSING


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Registered nurses and assisunrs on duly 24 hours ro provide the highest standard of care in a comfortable and pleasant environment


Telephone: Mrs M.P. Bickford, S.R.N. Clitheroe (0200) 22010________


Change in breast


screening


THE Blackburn, Hynd- burn and Ribble Valley Health Authority has put forward proposals to end th e c u rr en t breast self-examination service once the new mammo­ g r a p h y s e rv i c e is introduced.


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' Recent research has shown that the most effec­ tive method of screening for breast cancer is mam­ mography, a type of breast x-ray. The district health authority will shortly introduce this ser­ vice as a screening proce­ dure for all women aged between 50 and 64. The new service will


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Crowds flock to Roefield — and ideas roll in


THE PUBLIC flocked in their hundreds to Sunday’s preview of the new Roefield sports and leisure centre — and left organisers with a long list of useful suggestions for activities to be held there.


“ The preview was extremely successful,”


Valley Sports and Recre­ ation Association. The people who came were of all ages — up to 90 years old, even — and we had a lot of feedback about what they wanted the centre for.“We were interested to find that what we had in our minds was what peo­ ple were asking for. In other words, our fingers have been on the pulse. And as a result of the pre­ view, what people were asking for is what they will get.” One issue of particular


said Mrs Doreen Euinton, chairman of the Ribble


interest was the times people wanted facilities, said Doreen. “Out-of-town parents


were surprised we were' asking for their opinions. This is new to people, as it’s not something usually done by sports halls: usually a programme is put up and you either fit in with that or you don’t.” The preview from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. included


wanted children’s activi­ ties immediately after school so they wouldn’t have to go home for tea first and come back later,” she said. “Housewives were looking for some­ thing more strenuous, and in the mornings not the evenings — that sort of thing. “I think a lot of people


various stalls, a tombola, and a chance to buy a brick. Some £500 was raised by the fund-raising,


Thieves call


A CELLULAR phone was stolen from a tractor unit parked at the Barnes and Tipping depot off Mitton Road, Whallcy. The phone, worth £400,


hud the serial number 0201 0008237 printed on it.


and more may be coming in as a result of all the covenant forms people were taking home.


preview also had the chance of becoming mem­ bers at a reduced sub­ scription. Membership charges are expected to be £3 for juniors, £G for adults, and £12 for fami­ lies, but Sunday’s rates were £2.50, £5 and £10 respectively, and some £300 worth of membership fees was taken. Most of the remaining


People attending the


A MAY fair at Whalley CE School with its fancy hat parade, traditional maypole dancing, stalls and sideshows had all the necessary ingredients to make it a resounding success. More than 800 people converged on the school grounds and, when the hardworking team of teach­ ers, parents, and pupils had packed up for the day, there was around £1,300 in the coffers. Headmaster Mr Gordon Askew said: “It was a very


Coun. Howel Jones, was followed by the children’s hat parade, judged by Mrs Joyce Holgate. Proud par­ ents watched as more than 30 pupils paraded in a variety of headgear. Sarah Purcell won the flowery hat class, William McCarthy had the best silly hat and Charlotte Eastham wore the best TV character hat. Pupils from both the infant and junior depart­


good team effort, with a lot of people helping to make it such an enjoyable event.” The official opening by the Ribble Valley Mayor,


the school hall and there was a brisk trade at the many stalls and sideshows, which included pony rides, face painting, bottle tombola, cakes, lucky dip, clothes, books, games and toys. The event was organised by the Friends of Whalley


contestants.


ments danced round the maypole and gave several displays of country dancing. Visitors turned up in force for cream teas served in


The service was origin­ . .


SHERLIKER — DARBY


A Clitheroe man who is employed as a communica­ tions operator with the


Thames Valley Police Force, Mr David Paul


Sherliker, married Miss Clare Paula Darby at St Bartholomew’s Church, Lowercam. The bridegroom is the


Avenue, Low Moor. The bride, a primary


cost £227,500 a year to run, and in addition £392,000 has been spent on the vehicle and equipment to set up the sendee.


Lakeland sunshine


CHERRY —


School Association and the profits will be used on special projects for improving school life. Our picture shows the fancy hat parade


work which needs to be done is “bits and pieces,” said Mrs Euinton and includes wiring, heating, ventilating and the fitting of false ceilings. She hopes everything will be com­ plete by September, in time for the winter season of activities, but warns that the fund-raising is by no means over. “We need as much


money as we can get to provide the equipment people will need,” she said. Businesses are also


New leader takes reins for Tory group


THE battle could soon be on against take-over bids by “big brother authorities casting their eyes over the Ribble Valley.”


new borough council leader, Coun. Bill Fleming — t h e m a n w h o h a s


being asked for help, espe­ cially to sponsor sports and leisure equipment. Since the project began


That is the view of the lost her seat in the May


2nd elections. Coun. Fleming said he


in the 1970s the projected, cost of the centre has risen from £220,000 to the pres­ ent £494,000. Promises of cash help include £250,000 from Ribble Valley Coun­ cil, £95,000 from the' Sports Council, £20,000 from the Rural Devel­ opment Commission and donations from a number of organisations, including Clitheroe Town Council.


view was not a formal occasion, a number of councillors attended, including Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg, chairman of the council's Recreation and Leisure Committee. Also


Although Sunday’s pre­ Taylor.


present was council tour­ ism officer Mr Keith


government restructuring reverberates in Whitehall, Coun. Fleming vows that the Ribble Valley is out to prove that it can stand on its own feet without inter­ ference from outside. He spelled out his hopes


already made his mark as housing chairman during five difficult years of changes directed by cen­ tral government. And as talk of local


for the future as he took over the reins last week, having been elected coun­ cil leader by the ruling Tory Group in succession to Mrs Sheila Maw, who


Rubbish fire


THE Fire Brigade was called to a rubbish fire at Dugdale’s Builders Mer­


chants on the Pendle T r a d i n g E s t a t e a t


Chatburn.


LION’S SHARE FOR THE VILLAGE HALL PLAN


lived in Langho for almost 30 years, has represented the Billington Ward for a total of 15 years. He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having been co-deputy council leader, chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee and vice-chair­ man of both the Planning and Development Commit­ tee and Finance and Gen­ eral Purposes Committee. The new co-deputy lead­


could come a time when big brother authorities would cast their eyes over the Ribble Valley. There­ fore, it is important to prove that the council is an effective authority which can stand on its own feet.” Coun. Fleming, who has


was looking forward to the challenge. The aim of the Conservative members would be to continue to provide efficient and cost- effective services as, indeed, the council had done up to the present time. He warned: “There


plater welder, is the youn­ ger son of Mr and Mrs John Cherry, of Dove Syke Farm, Waddington. The bride, a quantity


CRAWSHAW A honeymoon in Mombasa and a safari in Kenya fol­ lowed the wedding of Mr Simon Cherry and Miss Petula Crawshaw at St Ambrose Parish Church, Grindleton. The bridegroom, a


surveyor, is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs D. N. Crawshaw, of Wor- s t o n Lan e, Gre a t Harwood. The bride, given away


ter, the group left Clith­ eroe in rather dull, dreary weather, but by the time the coach had reached Kirkby Lonsdale, the sun was coming out. Walkers went through


for walkers WINSTER VALLEY in the Lake District was the venue for 42 members of Clitheroe Naturalists on Saturday. Led by Mrs Madge Nut­


son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Sherliker, of Greenfield


nurse for the mentally handicapped, who works in Oxford, is the daughter


of Mr and Mrs Ralph Darby, of Orchard Leaze, Dursley. She was given away by


her father and wore a full- length gown of pure silk dupion in deep ivory, with inset panels of ivory Not­ tingham lace on the bodice and in the deep frill of the full skirt. Her short veil was secured by a circlet of matching fresh flowers and she carried a bouquet of roses, orchids and free- sia in shades of apricot, cream and white. Bridesmaids were the


bride's sister, Miss Emma Darby, and her cousins. Miss Tracey Neale and Miss Karen Neale. They wore similar style


dresses of pure silk dupion in jade green and carried bouquets of lilies in shades of apricot, with side combs


the hamlets of Bowland Bridge and Hartbarrow. Over 60 flower varieties were seen, including cow­ slips, bush vetch and blue­


bells, as well as 24 species of birds, such as herons, a


by her father, wore a pale pink Thai silk gown with a fitted bodice, buttoned down the back with a large bow, and featuring full- length leg-of-mutton sleeves and a full skirt with intricate beadwork on the sleeves and how. She had a headdress of fresh


Wolfenden and Miss Jac­ queline Bell wore ivory satin ballerina-length dresses, trimmed with pale pink Thai silk roses and featuring bows at the back. They had head­ dresses and carried bou­ quets of fresh flowers to


flowers and a .pale pink tiered veil, scattered with crystals, and carried a bouquet of fresh roses carnations, Singapore orchids, wax flower, gyp sophila and ivy. Bridesmaids Miss Jill


phen Cherry, the bride­ groom's brother, grooms­ man was Mr Carl Price and ushers were Mr Gideon Peel and Mr Gareth Moms. The ceremony was per­ formed by the Rev. Chris


match the bride’s. Best man was Mr Ste­


the Moorcock Inn. Wad­ dington. The couple are to live in Grindleton. Photograph: Pye’s, of


Greenwell and organist was Mr Norman Clark. A reception was held at


Clitheroe.


ers are Coun. Mrs Joyce Lilburn (Bolton-bv-Bow- land) and Coun. John Cliff (Longridge).


Villagers mourn a popular resident


THE death of a popular and respected Whalley resident, Mrs Milliccnt Halstead Whitaker, left villagers saddened this week. Mrs Whitaker (nee


Brooks), of Queen Street, was born in the Corona- t ion Bui l di ngs and attended Whalley School before going to Clitheroe Grammar School for Girls. She left school to help in


shop which made teas and later became the first post office in the village. During the second world


ton Tower, on May 25th, will be led by Mrs Connie Bishop. The coach leaves the station at 10-30 a.m. and details can be obtained by telephone from Mrs Bishop (Clitheroe 22274).


tree creeper and a dipper. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Chr i s Pickles. The next walk, to Tur-


Thieves take car parts


worth £5,000


on the theory that the raiders forced a sliding


and backed their own vehicle into the premises. The missing property


POLICE at Clitheroe are hunt ing th ieves who raided an industrial unit on the Up Brooks estate and made off with car parts and tools worth more than £5,000. Detectives are working


door at Neville Crossley’s vehicle tuning workshop


includes a snap-on tool box and tools, valued at about £2,200. Other missing items include gear-boxes, alternators, electronic ignition switches, shock absorbers, carburettors, fire extinguishers, steer­ ing racks, seat belts, disc- brake pads, air filters and spark plugs. Anyone seeing anything


suspicious in the area between 6 p.m. on Friday


Nursery proposal


Elaine Eastham and Mrs Anne Theobalds want to establish a 20-place nur­ sery at a bungalow in Accrington Road, in the centre of Whalley. Their intention is to


her parents’ business at Park Villas, Whalley, now part of King Street, in a


afterwards as a tobacco­ nist’s, sweets and fancy goods outlet. Mrs Whitaker (79) ran


war, the post office closed and the shop reopened


WHALLEY and District Lions have roared into action, to help fund the vil­ lage hall project.


N O R W TRUST THE EXPERTS


ble organisation have don­ ated £350 — part of the p r o c e e d s f rom l a s t December’s successful “Pickwick Night.”


Members of the charita­


current total to around the £14,000 mark, but there is still a lot of work to be done if the village’s dream is to become a reality.


That helps boost the


to be raised to unlock grants to help convert the building, which adjoins the Whalley Arms car park and was donated to the village a year ago by an anonymous resident. A recent draw, with a


A total of £40,000 needs


money from £100 loans from households in the vil­ lage. If another 260 house­ holds pledge the loans, the target will be reached.


first prize of the use of a decorator for a week, was held at the VIP night at Rendezvous, Whalley, and it raised the grand sum of£928. However, it is hoped to raise the bulk of the


hall will run at a profit, mainly through charges made, for activities, and the loans will then be repaid on a needs basis.


If is anticipated that the


desperately needs new members and helpers to aid and formulate their fund-raising programme.


The committee still


Anyone interested in helping shape the village’s future should attend a meeting at the home of Mr John Fenton, 35 King Street, Whalley, next Thursday evening, begin­ ning at 7-30 p.m.


Lions’ president Terry Barton handing over the cheque to fund-raising committee chairman Eric Ronnan, with other Lions and committee members looking'on.


Our photograph shows


Whalley Senior Citizens, she was also involved with the Whalley Trefoil Guild and was a member of Whalley Parish Church Mothers’ Union for 40 years. She leaves a son and two daughters. Her death was sudden


after a short illness and the funeral takes place tomorrow at Whalley Par­ ish Church, followed by burial at Whalley and Wis- well Cemetery.


the business until two years ago, latterly being helped by her daughter. An active member of


A PRIVATE nursery could be set up in Whalley if the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil gives the green light to a planning application from two local women. Barrow residents Mrs


and 8 a.m. on Saturday is asked to contact Clitheroe Police Station (23818).


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Everything had been going well for north, so when south raised his o|>ening bid of one spade to four spades, he went on to six spades. On any lead but a diamond,


Now it looked as through there was no way for north to avoid losing two diamond tricks, as well as a heart.


there would be no problem but west led the king of diamonds.


trumps in two rounds, and then finessed the 10 of clubs. When this held the trick, the outlook brightened. North then played the king of clubs, and when the queen dropped, there was no further problem. Back to hand


Trusting to luck, north drew


with a spade, and dummy's two losing diamonds went away on the ace and jack of clubs. North had bravely taken the


only chance to make his slam- contract, and it succeeded, truly his lucky night. If the finesse had lost, he would have been held to nine tricks — three down. In a Howell movement on


Mrs J.Haworth and Mrs Bailey. Winners on Thursday were:


Monday night, winners were Mrs Patterson and Mr Webster. In joint second place were Mrs Laughlin and Mr Bradshaw, and


NS Mr and Mrs Webster, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Park. EW Mrs Pedder and Mr Greenwood, Mr Moulding and Mr Blakeley. I) . M. S.


Chemists’ rota


o p e ra te th e n u rse ry between 7-30 a.m. and 6 p.m., to provide a com­ plete service for children with working mothers. A decision is expected in


two months.


TODAY anil tomorrow,- Heyes, Moor Lane, Clith-' eroe, will be open until 6-; 30 p.m. Boots, Castle Street: Sunday, noon to 1- p.m. Monday to Friday; until 6-30 p.m.


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Ribble Valley, the competition is the brainchild of the Community Council of Lancashire, which has developed the idea in conjunction with the National and Provincial Building Society and British Nuclear Fuels.


must not exceed 4km and be centred on the pupils' particular village. With trophies, cash prizes and certificates on offer 4 to the winners in each age group, interest will be high *


lage interest, trail, with an accompanying leaflet describing the points of interest on the walk, which


Donald Cameron (0772 717461 or 718710). The closing I’ date for entries is May 31st.


Anyone requiring further details should contact «' '• Each school entering will have to create a vil­


A COMPETITION designed to make school pupils more aware of the environment has been launched * throughout Lancashire. Aimed at rural schools and especially ones in the ’


Awareness of the environment is aim


of the same flowers in their hair. The ceremony was con­


Taylor and ushers were the bride’s brother, Mr James Darby, Mr Brian Waterhouse and Mr Rob Whitehouse. A reception was held at


ducted by the Rev. Ian Robb and organist was Mr Gerry Dance. Best man was Mr Jim


Nibley House, after which the couple left for their honeymoon in Crete. On their return they are to live in Witney, Oxford. Photograph: Vision Pho­ tographies, Dursley.


WINNERS of the Howel l movement at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Wednesday night wore Mr Atkinson and Mr Jennings, followed by Mrs Rickies and Mrs Snowden. Mrs Wilson anti Mr Singer were in third place. W deafer, love all.


BRIDGE CLUB


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and local schools are urged to enter as soon as ’- possible.


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