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Survey probes local opinions


ARMED with the most up-to-date local leel- ings and opinions available, our former MP, Lord Waddington, is still working hard for Kibble Valley residents from his seat in the House of Lords.


on local issues, Lord Wad- dington’s knowledge is being heightened, thanks to an extensive survey currently being carried out throughout tile area. He thought it would be


important in the area and certainly does not want to become detached from the


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GUEST speaker at Clilli- eroe United Reformed Church Women’s Guild was Mr Bill Slow, of Whal­ ley, wiio sang a selection of old and new songs to illustrate his life on the imateur stage. Mrs M. Robinson pre- ided and the vote of


meeting, on Wednesday, it 2-:>(i p.m., will be Mr lack Tagg, of the Salva­ tion Arniv.


thanks to Mr Slow was riven by Miss E. Camp- lell. Tea and biscuits were served by Mrs Sims and Mrs Preedy. Speaker at the next


Valley people so that lie is armed with the most up- to-date local feelings when lie is sitting in the House of Lords, explained Kibble Valley Conservative Party i g e n t Miss P a m e 11 a Roberts. Lord Waddington is still


a good opportunity to find out tile views of tile Kibble


Already well geared up


naires have so far been sent out and more are being issued every day. “The response lias been excellent: we have been overwhelmed,’’ said a


which are ail treated in the strictest confidence, arc currently flooding into the office, with over 2,500 so far sent hack. As questionnaires are


two. Lord Waddington asks each recipient to choose the most important three local issues which cause most concern from a list of 10, which include bus services, lack of car parking, litter, council housing and the old auc­ tion mart site. The completed forms,


divided into II) sections, each dealing with a differ­ ent topic. For example, in section


public are asked to record their feelings on a number of matters, both national and local. The questionnaire is


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community, as he will always he involved in local life, she said. Thousands of ipiestion-


spokesman at the office on Railway View.


ACCLAIMED as one of the best American musicals ever pr e ­ sented in England, “Oklahoma,” the bril­ l iant Rodger s and Hammerstein show, is the choice of Clitheroe Parish Church Ama­ teur Operatic and Dra­


have been captivated by tlie bright, fresh as "corn” show with its dazzling numbers and lil tin g melodies.


packed each night and all tickets were sold before the opening night. Clitlieroe audiences


matic Society. The hall has been


story tells of a romance between a cowboy and his girlfriend on a ranch in te r r i to ry which la ter became the s ta te of Oklahoma.


A simple appealing


between the cowboy “Curly" and the surly vil­ lain who works on the ranch, Jud Fry.


T h e r e is r iv a l r y


still being issued, it will be some time before a filial report can be collated, but when it does it will cer­


tainly prove to be an inval­ uable source of informa­ tion for Lord Waddingtou.


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, years. Unexpected publicity


L) E S P 1 T E t h e recession, business has never been better for Ultraframe, which has recorded its best January for eight


An advertising feature by Clive Barnden


i date Josie Farrington and mi Tuesday bv Liberal


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i election lias added to the success, too — last week the Clitheroe firm was visited by Labour candi-


from die Kibble Valley hy-


Ashdown, both of them keen to see for themselves how a company can sur­ vive the recession. The resulting publicity


Democrat leader Paddy


lias been extensive. “Peo­ ple are ringing up and say­ ing I didn’t realise you had such a superb plant at Saltliill,” said managing d i r e c t o r M r J o li n


pointed out last week, Ultraframe’s success is all the more notable because so many other double- glazing companies have been badly hit by the recession. So what is the reason


Lancaster. As Josie Farrington


LOOKING at a batch of conservatory parts is Ultraframe sales manager ill r Tony Duda


sight and diversified, going into conservatories about four years ago,” said Mr Lancaster. “We also invested in equipment at the right time, about 18 months ago, before interest rates shot up. Now, of course, the cost of hi-tech equipment has gone up considerably: with the current interest rates it’s just not viable for other companies to invest in it. “We also have a team of experts here — hi-tech


for Ultraframe’s success? “We had a lot of fore­


have such unique and patented roofing and con­ servatory products that other window and conser­ vatory companies through­ out the UK want our pro­ ducts and can’t get them anywhere else.” While other companies


ing tlie customer right and that’s worked out well for the double-glazing and conservatories we sell on our domestic side. We always say the customer is king: we make sure every customer is happy and, as a result, most of our busi- ness is on perso n a l recommendations. “On tlie trade side, we


staff such as architects, draughtsmen, technicians, top-class joiners and our own design team of six people — and that’s what we’ve based our company on. - “We’re fanatics for see­


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directed by John Turner — his first show for the so c ie ty as “ man in


by another romantic trian­ gle and the two affairs jog entertainingly along, but true love always wins, hence the inevitable happy ending. The show has been


Light relief is presented


charge.” Over the years with the society he has usually played the light comedy role of song and dance man. He has moulded his players into a grand team of performers without a weak link. He should be very proud of his production. The leading male role of


“Laurey” was played by Lesley Haworth, whose performance was of a very high standard; her singing was clear and she acted with charming ease and ability. Andrena Backhouse


“Curly” was played by Roger Dugdale. His acting was delightfully sincere and always impressive, his singing just sheer joy. His le a d in g lad y


vided by a comedy trio — Ali Hakim, the Persian p e d l a r d o g g e d by romance, played by Bill Taylor; Ado Annie, Will Parker’s girlfriend (Diane Woodcock) and Will Parker (George Pugh). Bill Taylor portrayed a


ent musical in that there is an underlying current of fear and suspicion arising from th e lu s t and repression of the half­ crazy Jud Fry, played by Charles Holland.


Laurey. This part calls for heavy t re a tm e n t by someone with a sharp sense of the dramatic. Charles Holland was


Jud is in love with


figured conspicuously in tlie role of “Aunt Eller.” Here was a character study which was warm­ hearted, colourful and very convincing, strong willed but lovable. “Oklahoma” is a differ­


us with his easy assurance as the country boy back from the big city to the girl whom he hopes will be his bride. The “Kansas City” number demon­ strated his talent for put­ ting over a song and his aerobatic dancing was a joy to see. He also shared a song with Annie, “All or Nothin’..”


porting roles has long been a feature of the society’s productions. These were


The strength of the sup­


extremely well as the energetic minx who loves not wisely but too well. “I cain’t say no!” is her biog­ raphy in a song — a spar­ kling performance by a young lady with a sense of fun and timing. George Pugh impressed


real figure of fun. He seemed to find the right expression for every situa­ tion and the situations in “Oklahoma” let him show his rich and wide comic repertoire. Diane Woodcock scored


excellent. A newcomer to the society, his acting and singing were very good. Refreshing relief is pro­


played by Harriet Roberts (Gertie Cummings), Les Allen (Fred), Michael 0 ’ H a g a n ( An d r ew Carnes), David Barrott (Cord Elam), John’Green- w o o d (Sam), B r ian Haworth (Ike Skidmore) and Peter Griffin (Slim).


scene with the barn and square dance was a grand highlight to open the second half of the show, bursting with vitality and “a plonk on the old banjo.”


the society’s pianist for many years and his play­ ing, patience and reliabil- 1 t y is v e r y m u c h appreciated. The farmer and cowboy


any show also carries a burden and Jim Parker brought a vigorous and fresh approach to the many lovely tunes. The members of his orchestra were well drilled and correct. Philip Dobson has been


was the “dream ballet,” an integral part of the pro­ duction. Tiie work of the society’s dancers under the direction of Anne Gro­ gan contributed much to the wonderful success of the show, with style, grace of movement and precision. They were of a very high standard and pleasing to watch. Jean Pollard was the assistant choreographer. Tile musical director of


An outstanding feature


array of backroom ladies and gents with costumes and make-up toiled unre­ mittingly so that out front all was precision. The s c e n e ry wa s


Behind the scenes a vast


superb night out to sit and be entertained so well. Every success to future productions. Oklahoma was OK. Yes, Sir! OLD STAGER


Rioters


MEMBERS will be treated to a talk from Mr William Turner at the next meeting of the C’aider- stoncs Fellowship on Tuesday, starting at 2 p.m.


the first transportation of the rioters from East Lancashire.


The talk will he about


were put over well with the black-outs and the stage staff moving about in the semi-dark, so avoid­ ing the possible hold-ups with the curtains. As you entered the hall before the opening, you could sit and look at the f ro n t of Laurey’s farmhouse, with rocking chair, clothes line and churn. Grand stuff. . . what a


designed and painted by Cynthia Laing and her staff. Max Aitken was stage manager with his team of lads. The scenery changes


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Proposals to fight killer


THIS year, 200 people in the Kibble Valley will die from heart disease. _ Healthy food choices,


disease


just three of the ideas the borough council is propos­ ing to reduce levels of cor­ onary heart disease. “Those three objectives


smoke free areas and good standards of hygiene are


are absolutely v ita l,” Conn. Chris IIo 11om (Wilpshirc) told the Public Works and Health Com­ mittee. “Heart disease is the biggest single cause of


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death in the country.” The development of the


•n } Principals and chorus shine in musical winner. ?: )


mental Health Division will administer the award and the officers will be using their links with the food trade. Premises satis- fying the H e a r tb e a t Award criteria will be pre­ sented with a certificate to display. Conn. John Travis


Mrs Sheila Maw (Whalley) said that this had already been v o te d on a n d defeated twice, but it might be a case of third time luckv.


(Simonstonc) said that councillors should lead by example and ban smoking in council meetings. Council leader Conn.


‘No’ to farm dwelling


THERE were strong objections to an applica­


had been submitted in 198S and the county estates surveyor had rei­ terated a statement made then that there was no agricultural justification for the dwelling. The application was refused.


Planning and Devel­ opment Committee heard that the outline submission was for a dwelling at Oak- trees Nursery, Settle Road. A similar application


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PLANNING permission lias boon granted for an agr icultural worker's dwelliiig/farmliouse on land off Gallows Lane. Dutton.


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others are cutting back on staff and reducing promo­ tional costs, Ultraframe is doing precisely the oppo­ s ite and reaping the rewards. “We’re having a very


successful time,” said Mr Lancaster.


enables Ultraframe to tackle massive conserva­ tories and swimming pool covers which others can­ not — wide spans of 10 metres or more! And at a time when


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are cutting back on costs, Ultraframe is already lean and efficient, employing 120 staff in 0,400 sq. ft. of factory space at Salthill to manufacture 450 windows a week for up to 2,000 other window and conser­ vatory companies, as well as tlie general public. Ultraframe is even


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is promoted by the Health Education Authority’s “Look After Your Heart” programme. The council’s Environ­


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