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WALKER — TRAVES


Two Kibble Valley families were united with the wed­ ding at Accrington Regis­ ter Office of Mr David Alan Walker, eldest son of M r a n d M r s T h o m a s Walker, of Mitchell Street, Clitheroe and Mrs Mary Traves, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Barlow, of Rose Bank, Hurst Green. The bride, given away


PLANNING applications for residential devel­ opment in Gisourn led to considerable discus­ sion when members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning and Development Commit­ tee met.


Production setback at mill


THE Ribble Valley textile industry was plunged fur­ ther into crisis with the news this week that Ban­ ister Brothers have closed Bee Mill in Ribchester for a week. The firm, which makes


by her sister-in-law, Mrs Ann Colebourne, of New­ ton Street, Clitheroe, wore a two-piece suit in aqua and carried a bou­ quet of silk flowers includ­ ing pink roses, freesia and gypsophila. Witnesses were Miss


the couple’s home in Per sia Street, Accrington.


In final of top


nursing contest


CLITHEROE nurse Mrs Merle Allen has made it to the last five in a medical competition held annually, the prestigious Overseas Awards. The competition this


year commands a to]) prize of a week-long travel scholarship to Holland. Organised by the Domi­ ciliary Nurses Amenity


Betty Corbett and Mrs Colebourne. A reception was held a


worsted dress fabrics at its Preston Road mill, reopens on Monday, but production will be 40% down in coming weeks. Managing director Mr


Brian Banister cited the Gulf war and American


Japanese buyers were not flying to London for fear of terrorist hijackings and th is w a s s c r i o u s 1 y affecting sales at the capi­ tal’s stores. Unions representing the


recession as reasons for the setback. American and


50 workers at the 100- vear-old company were being kept informed. “We cannot say for how


long this reduction in pro­ duction will last, but we


string of others in the area, culminating recently with the news that Smith and Nephew’s large textile operation in Chatburn is to close in April.


Reaching the top


Fund, with the help of surgical dressing manufac­


turers Vernon-Carus Ltd, it aims to recognise ami reward any nurse in com­ munity and primary care who has succeeded in meeting his or her profes sional goals.


ditional methods and develop practical solutions to nursing problems and to have promoted the district nursing service in their local area. Mrs Allen (-12), who will


Entrants must also have been seen to challenge tra­


THE story of the Gram­ pian Country Food Group from humble beginnings to a multi-million pound busi­ ness was outlined to Clith­ eroe Young Farmers’ Club. Mr R. Newlands and Mr


S. Maines, of North Coun­ try Poultry, described how the group had grown and its involvement with t.heir firm. They mentioned the different stages of produc­ tion in a talk which was illustrated with slides and a video. Thanks were expressed


face a final grilling tomor­ row, has been working as a primary health care nurse at Clitheroe Health Centre for almost a year and before that was a sis­ ter on Kibble Ward at Clitheroe Hospital. She was born in the town, went to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and lives on Eastham Street. Each of the five finalists


leton Village Hall, will be given by a representative oftheTSB.


Cinema


SHOWING next at Clith- oe Civic Hall Cinema is Air America,” the film


will have a piece of work assessed by Mrs Sarah Andrews, director of the Queen's Nursing Institute in London, who will also quiz them. Prizes will be awarded by Mr Michael Cams, company chairman of Vernon-Carus Ltd, at a presentation evening tomorrow night.


Awaiting outcome of match


CLITHEROE Chess Club faced a strong Blackburn outfit in its latest fixture. Clitheroe A, playing


Blackburn B, started well, with Denis Nicholson win­ ning on board four. This was followed with a win from Eric Mansfield on board two to give Clith­


eroe a real boost. Brian Carr then drew


his match on board three, which left Clitheroe need­ ing only a draw to take the match. After a tough fight,


Vincent Tudisco was defeated on board five and the result was down to Paul Fallon on board one, which proved to be a real thriller. Eventually, the three-hour adjudication point was reached with both players equal on material. The Clitheroe player did seem to have a positional


starring Mel Gibson and Robert Downey jun., based on the exploits of pilots working for the US government air service providing support for clan- destine operations in South East Asia. The film is showing from tomorrow night until next Thursday at 7-30 p.m., excluding Sunday.


Photo battle


A PRINT and slide battle against Great Harwood was hosted by Ribblesdalc Camera Club. The entries were judged


and commented upon by Kevin Metcalf, of Altham. Ribblesdale won both


by Derek Clark and Andrea Lister. The next talk, at Pend­


hope it will not be too long,” Mr Banister added. This blow comes after a


were two separate applica­ tions submitted on behalf of Mr C. H. Hindley. One was for the erection


Before the committee


of two cottages with garages on land to the rear of The Smithy, Mill Lane. The other was an outline


application for a house and garage at the old indoor riding school, off Park Road. Four letters of objection


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TIIKKK wore 45 newlv-ealved dairy cows and heifers forward it Gisburn Auction Mart on


Thursday, when first quality cows made to £800 (average £085.00), second quality to £040 (£578), first quality heifers to £1*410 (£075). second qualitv to £050 (£002). T h e i* e w e re 217 c a I v e s


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forward, including 70 stirks. Charolais X bulls made to £205 (£180.55), h e ife rs to £124 (£85.20), Limousin X bulls to £252 (£157), heifers to £118 (£8(5.80), Belgian Mine X bulls to £278 (£227). heifers to £222 (£142.25), Sinunental X bulls to £11)8 (£150). heifers to £108 (£08). Blonde D'Aquitaine X bulls


were received in relation to the proposed devel­


opment off Mill Lane. Director of development


Mr Philip Bailey told the committee that the pro­ posal for a pair of semi-de­ tached houses, with access from the industrial estate road, was contrary to the rural areas local plan. Coun. Harry Wadding


A call for views on


ton (Gisburn) said he felt the land was very suitable. The applicant was left with a small plot after he had “given quite gen­ erously” to make land available for the industrial estate. “He had no need to do so,” said Coun. Wad dington. “Can we not now find some use for it?” Mr Bailey said he would


rather not consider it for housing, adding that, if lie were erring to anything, it would be industry. Councillors voted to


refuse the application. Discussing the second


application, the committee voted for a site visit before making a decision. Mr Bailey said lie con­


strategy NOW that Ribble Valley Borough Council has pro­ duced its first draft eco­ nomic development strat­ egy, copies have been sent for comment to the area’s largest employers and are available on request to any business or organisation operating in the Ribble Valley. The council would wel­


MEMBERS of Simon- stone Parish Council held their annual din­ ner at the Spread Eagle H o te l , Sawley, on Friday. Seventeen people-


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Green light for bungalow


enjoyed the evening and guests included County Coun. Mrs Gill Lea; Mr Paul Timson, Kibble Valley Council’s chief legal officer; and bor­ ough councillor John Travis. They were welcomed


come as wide a range of views as possible since it believes that the strategy is a partnership between the borough council, local industry, training agen­ cies, statutory bodies, voluntary organisations, and individuals and groups concerned in economic development. Helping to collate these


sidered it to be speculative development in direct con­ travention of the local plan which had only just been before the council. "This is tucked away.


The parish council is in favour of it,” replied Coun Waddington. “We are talking about


an old corrugated-iron building which is going derelict. Under national policy, tidying up a site is acceptable.”


Fined for speeding


FASHION shop owner Claire Louise Nuttall was fined £100 and banned from driving for 21 days by magistrates at Clitlv eroe, when she admitted exceeding the 30 m.p.h. speed limit on Clitheroe


dant, of Laneside Cot­ tages, Sawley, was alleged to have driven at speeds between 01 and 05 m.p.h. along Clitheroe Road and through Chatburn. Mr Roger Bury, in miti­


Road, Chatburn. The 25-year-old defen­


gation, said that his client owned her own business in


Blackburn called the Fashion House. She had an excellent driving record and a disqualification would not be appropriate. Mr Bury said many dri­


vers abused the speed limit on that particular section of road.


Plants worth their space


contests, by 80 to (Hi points for prints and 157 to 133 for slides. On Tuesday, Mr Chris


Speak ARPS, of Rosscn- dale, presents “Primarily pictorial."


Depot raided


A PORTABLE tarmaca­ dam plate compactor has been stolen from the Lan­ cashire County Council depot at Whalley. The compactor, worth


£300, had the serial num­ ber 840200217 printed on it and anyone with any information should contact Clitheroe Police (23818).


Skating trip


SPORTY members of Clitheroe YFC turned out in force for a skating trip to Blackpool. Winners of the Ashko


advantage and claimed a win, but the Blackburn player claimed a draw, so the positions will now


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win.In the next match, Clitheroe plays Waterfoot.


Light haul


AFTER breaking into a Ford Granada parked on the Starkie Arms Hotel car park in Clitheroe, thieves stole a small black plastic map-reading torch.


BMW stolen


THIEVES stole a black BMW 320i, registration


D78 UCW, from Church Brow in Clitheroe. Anyone with any information should contact Clitheroe


Police (23818). Car window


VANDALS have smashed one of the windows of a Volkswagen Golf parked on Church Brow in ^Clitheroe.


independently adjudi­ cated. Whatever the out­ come, Clitheroe will be awarded enough points to


Jewellery theft


A QUANTITY of jewel­ lery was stolen from a house in Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, between 1-30 and 9-30 p.m. on Satur­ day. Anyone with any information should contact Clitheroe Police (23818).


Keyboards


TWO Amstrad computer keyboards, valued at £200, were stolen from the Ordergrove industrial units, off Taylor Street, Clitheroe.


Moped stolen


THIEVES stole a Suzuki Moped, worth £200, with the registration NHG SOX, from Lincoln Way,


Clitheroe. Colour TV


A COLOUR television worth £287 has been stolen from the Pendle Club, Lowergate, Clithcroe.


ENJOYING full houses for their version of the panto “Mother Goose” are members of Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society, some of whom are pictured at a dress rehearsal. The. group had three performances last weekend,


j^matinee.


productions, stage lighting and sets for the parochial church hall, where the panto is being held.


which were all well received, and are playing nightly from tonight until Saturday, when there is also a


begujning of May. Any profits made will be ploughed back into other


who is the lead in the RATS’ next production, the ' comedy "Busybody,” which will be staged at-the


“Mother Goose” was produced by Jean Skilbeck,, 3V


competition were Daniel Adams in the junior sec­ tion and Jeff Wearden in the senior section.


AN introduction to gar- den-worthy plants was given by Mr P. Wiseman, of the Lancashire College of Agriculture and Horti­ culture at Myerscough, to members of Clitheroe Gar den Club. Aided by colourful


Sampling French cuisine


comments, which should be received by the council before the end of the month, will be Mrs Pat Ward, who has recently joined the Borough Coun­ cil from the Rural Devel­ opment Commission. She took up her post as Projects Officer at the end ofJanuary.


Temptation to thieves


FOLLOWING a spate of car thefts, police are urg­ ing the public to lock away valuables when their vehi­ cles are unattended. Over the last month,


cars parked in outlying pub car parks or remote areas of the Ribble Valley have fallen victim to this problem. In a lot of cases, valuable items are clearly visible and an obvious temptation to a would-be


car was broken into at Stocks Reservoir and. a


thief. In a recent incident, a


pair of binoculars was


stolen. A spokesman for Clith­


Go-ahead for cottage


PLANNING permission has been given for the con version of a disused barn to a holiday cottage close to the A59 at Sawley Brow.Members of Ribble Val­ ley Council’s Planning and Development Committee heard that the barn was a two-storey building con structed of stone, with access via a single-width track leading through Greenhend Farm. Councillors agreed that


eroe Police said: “Valu­ ables, if they have to be left in the ear at all, should be locked in the boot.”


LIFE in Brittany was the topic of a series of lectures given by Gene Pope and her friends to 30 members of the French Circle of Ribblesdale. The programme ranged


from the romantic connec­ tions of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the gastronomic delights of French cuisine, with samples of bread, cheese and authentic French cider to try. The talks, held at the


DESPITE a recommenda­ tion of refusal from the parish council, members of Ribble Valley Council’s Planning and Devel­ opment Committee agreed to an outline application f o r a b u n g a 1 o w i n Waddington. The application referred


Six-month ban


by parish council chair­ man Eric Ingham.


A DRIVER convicted of speeding on Moor I. me in Clitheroe was banned from driving for six months by Clitheroe magistrates. Unemployed Craig


Wells (21), of Central Aven u e , C l i th e ro e , pleaded guilty and was fined £35, with £15 costs. Mrs Sara Walker, pro­


secuting, said his speed was clocked at up to 55 m.p.h. at 5-40 p.m. in what was a 30 m.p.h. zone. In court, Wells apolo­


gised for the trouble caused, adding that his car had now gone to be scrapped.


Rendezvous Nightclub in Whalley, highlighted the regional importance of agriculture and tourism


and the eight speakers were warmly thanked by


the subject of Josephine Bonaparte, is on March 11th, at 8 p.m.


Reunion time


PUPILS who left Ribbles­ dale School in the 198-1/85 y ea r are planning


attending such an event, due to be held soon, should contact either the school (Clitheroe 22509) or organiser Linda Britton (Clitheroe 23101).


reunion. Anyone interested in


Mr D. Topsfield. The next meeting, on


Best bulls still see


good trade


TKADF in cattle was not as buoyant as last week at Clith­ eroe Auction Mart on Monday, but still good for the best in the bull and clean beef department. Young bulls. Light made to 120p (average 1()J).:H5|>), medium


(U2.42p). S t e e r s . L ig h t to l lS p


to 125p (11*L-I()p),heavy to 1 12 .aOp. o v e ra l l to 125;>


(105.(57n), medium to 102.50p (102.2op). ov e ra ll to llKp


(<)8;>), medium to 120p (UO.oOp). heavy to 108.50p (101).25p). overall to 12(>p (105.7(>p). Cows to 8!).50r> ((52.flip). Lambs. Light to 120.(J0p


(lOLOOp). Heifers. Light to ll.‘bf>0p


to land at Waddow .Grove and the parish council in its observations, stated that the sewage system would be unable to cope. Nearby residents from


seven properties also objected refer ring to visual amenity, drainage, t r a f f ic , ac c e s s and precedent. Councillors heard that


made to £250 (£181.75), heifers to £70, Hereford X bulls to £12(5 (£100.50), h e i fe r s to £40 (£22.25), Friesian X bulls t £148 (£85.20), heifers to £88 (£50.25), Angus X bulls to £08 (£40). heifers to £42 (£20.25) Meuse Khine Issel bulls to £170 (£125). Weaned sticks and stores


Charolais X bulls/steers made t< £420 (£205.20), heifers to £280 (£257.25). Limousin X heifers tc £225 (£270.(50), Belgian Blue X bulls/steers to £450, other Conti­ nental X bulls/steers to £270 (£252.25), heifers to £200, Her ford X heifers to £200 (£200.50), Fr iesian X heifers to £402 (£241), Black Hollv X heifers to £220 (£148.(55). In the fatstock section, ther


the proposal was to build the bungalow in the gar­ den of 13 Waddow Grove and agreed with the direc­ tor of development's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n o f approval.


Working holiday


HOW would you like week’s holiday near Hurst Green for £25, doing your bit for conservation and meeting new people into


the bargain” t-’r.


made by the British Trust for Conservation Volun­


That’s the offer being


teers, who are running a “natural break” from March 9th to Kith. The holidaymakers’ task


were 722 cattle forward, includ­ ing 257 young bulls, 210 st and heifers and 241) cows ami bulls. There were 2,014 sheep forward, including 1.724) hoggs and 205 ewes and rams. Bulls: Continental light made


to 128.8p (122.7p), medium to 128.8p (122.Do), heavy to 122.8j;


(120.8p). other light bulls to 125.2p (108.2p), medium to 127.8|> (110.5p), heavv to U7.Sp


(lll.Op). Steel’s and heifers: Continen­


tal light steers made to 121.2;: (114.(ip), medium to 127.8;i (I10.2p), heavy to US.Sp. other light steers to 140.2p (!10.5p). medium to 114p (HD.flp), heavy to 10!l.2p (ll)S.Yp), Continental light heifers to 107p (11D.5p), medium Ulimn to 102p (112.8p>, heavy to 15(ip (112. Ip), other light heif-


(5)2p), grade 2 to SS.2p (7S.5p), grade 55 to Sl.Sp (OO.-lp), feeding cows to 75.2p ((50.2p). Sheep: Light hoggs made to


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for the week will be to clear an overgrown brid­ leway near their accommo­ dation — a heated camp­ ing barn at Green Gore Farm, near Dean Brook, Hurst Green. The cost includes accommodation and all food for the week at the barn, where Henry VII is reputed to have stayed.


Looking for volunteers


(127.20p), standard to lf>1.2f>p (141.71*p ) , medium to 155p (144.72p), heavy to 152.OSp (142.H7p), o v e ra ll to 15up (142.:’2p). Kwes to £28.50p <£0.82p),


Ungraded lambs to £21).50p (£24.22p).


Big hit with farce


CALDERSTONES and Brockhall Hospitals have issued an open invitation to members of the public to volunteer to help in activities such as outings or befriending an individ­ ual patient. No nursing work would


be involved at either establishment, which both cater for the mentally handicapped, and hours of attendance would be up to the individual, with an allowance towards travel and meal costs. Volunteers from the


general public or youth or community groups should contact Mr Gordon Toole, Unit Voluntary Services Officer, on (0254) 822121, ext. 2373, at Calderstones or (0254) 247811, ext. 2080, at Brockhall.


Spotlighting ‘bangers’


a modern lean-to extension on the west elevation of the building should be removed before work starts.


slides, he gave an informa­ tive talk detailing flowers, trees, shrubs and various plants which complement each other and flower at varying times of the year The next meeting, on


Edible aid


PUPILS of St James’s School, Clitheroe, found a novel way of raising


March 11th, will feature talk from Judith Gray on h e r b s a n d t h e i r cultivation. The sales shed reopens


on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to noon, and orders are now being taken for bed­ ding plants. .


Shrove Tuesday. They organised their


£152.45 for Oxfam’s "Cri­ sis in Africa” appeal on


mothers and teachers to get together for three days and make stacks of pancakes, which the chil­ dren bought and con­ sumed, “tossing” their coins into the appeal box.


A FARCE about the marital problems of four couples gave Whalley Church Players their biggest hit and first profit for many years last week. “Bedroom Farce,” by Alan Ayckbourn, filled the Whalley Adult Centre to capacity on its evening performances from Wednesday to Saturday, with some people having to be turned away on the final night. There were some problems for the east in their rehearsals of the play, which is set in three


bedrooms. Said secretary Mrs Sylvia Ireland: “Our producer,


concessionary cost to hire the building, as usually they cannot afford it and have to use the village school. The outcome was said to be "a great success." Our picture shows the cast of eight: from the left,


horror!" Whalley Adult Centro had offered the Players a


back — Bernard Cullen, Adrienne Wright, Barry Phillips, David Sellars; front — Sylvia Cullen, Doreen Grimshaw, Carole Dewhurst, Alan Mercer.


Standing room only for ‘Mother Goose*


Eric Holden, of Pleasington, let us rehearse in the three bedrooms of his home. . . much to his wife’s


A CLITHEROE butcher’s “bangers” hit the head­ lines when his shop was featured in The Mail On Sunday’s “You Magazine.” Cliff Cowburn, proprie­


tor of Cowman’s Butchers, Castle Street, was just recovering from all the publicity of the previous week when his employee Gary Holland was runner- up in the Creative Beef Butcher Competition in the Lancashire area. Then, that weekend, the


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Looking at tourism


TOURISM as it affects the Ribble Valley was outlined to members of Clitheroe and District Probus Club.


Keith Taylor, tourism development officer for Ribble Valley Borough Council, who outlined the benefits and possible dis­ advantages of attracting additional tourists to the area and the need for careful monitoring of the growing leisure industry. Mr A u s tin P o r te r


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