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1(> Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 23rd, 1091 Bowling


I, A ST week, the Great Harwood and District Bowling League's Leonard Whittaker Cup competition began in


Ribblesdale B scare leaders


earnest. comfortable passage into the President’s Day Holders Salesbury A had a


team went out to a spirited performance by Burnley Road A. Top of Division One, Great Harwood A, easily overcame rivals Globe A, but Great Harwood B had a much tougher contest against third division Ribblesdale B, snatching victory by only two chalks. Fourth division leaders,


next round by disposing of Calderstones II, but their B


PRESIDENT'S Day at Ston- yhurst Park Golf Club was won by R. Greenwood, who finished the stableford with 37 points.


(37 points); 2nd, S. Young (3fi);3rd, D. Wright (35); 4th, S. Wilcox (34). Category 0-14 — B. Bolton


Results: 1st, R. Greenwood


first division Metfiex, while Free Gardeners at hist found success by disposing of Hurst


Leisure Hour maintained their league form by beating


Green B.Result-" Calderstones 11 134, Salesbnrv A 156; Cas­


(35). 15-18 — T. Dobson (36). L o n g e s t d r iv e — J .


McDonnell. Nearest pin—J. Crowther.


tle B 147. Catty Park 195; Church 156, Waddington A 1H I; Clayton 167, Coppice 146; Gli.be A 118, Great Harwood A 161; Globe B 177, Hurst


Ribblesdale B 155. Great Har­ wood B 157; Kushton Street 16‘). Burnley Road R 165; Salesburv B 142, Burnley Road A 160; Victoria A 143, Clitherne 172; Victoria B 177, Kishton <’ons B 1SS; Whal- Jev A i ll . Antlev 174; Wbal- I,


played on June 6th): Burnley Road A v Glnbe B, Clitheroe v Rishton Cons B. Free Gar­ deners v Great Harwood B, Gatlv Park v Clayton. Great Harwood A v Rushton Street, Leisure Hour v Antley, Rish- lon Cons A v Waddington A, Salesbnrv A v Uibblesdale A. Local interest in the Arthur


Second round draw (ties Midweek


Green A 161: Hurst Green B 155. Free Gardeners 187; Lei­ sure Hour 183, .Metfiex 156;


round-up RIVERSIDE XI ran out of time in their Clitheroe and District Cricket League match with Chipping A last week. Good knocks from A. Bailey


-y B 138. Ribblesdale A 163.


(38), A. Holden (15) and D. Mercer (18) gave the villagers a respectable total of 103 for six from 15 overs as M. King picked up three wickets. In reply, D. Cottam (21) and B. Robinson (32 n.o.) gave Riverside hope, but they fell 22 runs short of their target. There \v;ts a close game at


First points Netball


Oswaldtwi.stlc I. 1st XI 112 for nine,


Rihblesdalc W. 2nd XI 165 for seven


RIBBLESDALE’S 2nd XI finally got their first division campaign off the mark with this well-earned win at Oswaldtwistle. Batting first, Ribblesdale


Back to earth


Urmerod Rose Bowl, which was completed last Sunday at Risliton Bowling Club, ended at the quarter-final stage when the pairings of .1. Want­ ing and E. lladfield (Whalley) and N*. Throlfnll and W. Dixon


(Rihblcsdnlc A) went out. Brian Sclioles and Richard


Hall (Gattv Park) won a mag­ nificent final 21-20, with Gra­ ham Wood and Alan Dobson (Burnley Road B) tint unlucky losers. SchoR-s and Hull received


Waddington, where Riining- lon completed th e ir in­ nings,finishing six runs short of their target. Another fine innings from Ted Topham (35), laid the foundations of the Waddington total of 71 and there were good contribu­ tions from Chris Stott (15) and Dave Raw (14). In reply, G. Parkinson (22), D. Parkin­ son (23) and Alan Hacking (12) seemed to have carried their side to victory, but five ducks meant they collapsed to t 66 and defeat. There were


remendous bowling perfor­ mances from U. Drinkall (3-0- 10-5) and Topham (3-0-0-4). Four for four from Simon


the Rose Bowl, which had been kindly donated by Mrs Peggy Onncrnd, the widow of Arthur Onnerod, a committee member and former chairman of the league, who died earlier I his year.


Early lead


Valley Summer Darts and D o m i n o e s L e a g u e compet it ion. However, Judge Walmcsloy


1)()G Inn have taken an early lead after two weeks of Ribble


ami lVndle Witch have also enjoyed a couple of good wins and stand one and two points respectively behind the \Vhal- lev side. Results: l’eudle Witch 11,


collapsed to 28 for eight. In reply, Syl Sa»i|>ey’s con­


the new side


fusing array of spin accounted for Simon Gorton and Lee Burgess, but Gary Farns­ worth and Maurice Camm saw


begin the defence of the Cath­ olic SC Cup, with a first round tie at Chipping B. Wednesday’s fixtures:


their side to victory. On Tuesday, the Cavaliers


Catholic SC v White Lion, Chipping A v Chipping B, Waddington v Riverside, Rustv Cavaliers v Brockhall, Chatburn v Rimington.


Cup exit


Inn 24. Judge Walmeslcv 23, Pendle Witch 22, Swan with Two Necks 16. Dog and Par­ tridge 13, De Lacy Arms 9, Black Bull 7. Billington Brass Band Club 6. Monday’s fixtures: Black


Black Bull 4; Judge Walmes- !ey 13, Billington Brass Band Club 2; Swan with Two Necks II, De Lacy Arms 4; Dog and Partridge 3, Dog Inn 12. Points and positions: Dog


Thornton 163 for four, Chathurn 160 all out


CHATBURN batted first in


Joe Woodworth. Thornton then introduced a


Bull v Judge Walmeslev, Bil­ lington Brass Band Club v Dog and Partridge, De Lacy Arms v Pondle Witch, Dog Inn v Swan with Two Necks.


Second place


THE second of this year's .Micro League North West


Galas was held on Saturday at Ribblesdale Pool. Clitheroe Dolphins' nine to


were Ricky Khan, Adrian Peck, Katie Wilkinson and Oliver Nowell. Result: Carnforth 153,


Ensures win Read 3rd XI 15S.


Barnoldswick 3rd XI 126


AN undefeated 62 from Mal­ colm Grainger and five wickets from John Wadding- inn was enough to ensure a victory for Read. Apart from Grainger, these


12-year-old swimmers were in fine form, finishing in second place to Carnforth. Local individual winners


Clitheroe 115, Kirkham DO, Blackpool 45.


slow bowler into the attack and the innings faltered. Roger Harrison and Peter Doman staged a late recovery to get Chatburn to 160. Dugal made 45 excellent runs and Harrison was last out on 34. In reply, Thornton batted


this Wynn Cup second round tie and were given an excel­ lent start by Alex Dug.d and


Ditchfield, of Rusty Cava­ liers, ripped the heart out of White Lion’s batsmen at Clitheroe Oval jis


got off to a steady start when Harry Kenyon (16) and Dean Braithwaite (19) put on 35 for the first wicket. Down the order, there were good contri­ butions from Richard Bedford (38), Martin Briggs (30), John Rain (25) and Paul Spencer (19). W h e n O s w a I d t w 1st! e


J. Rain 8-4-16-0, B. Spencer 14-1-16-4, P. Spencer 8-0-38-2


replied, nine of the 15 opening overs bowled by Ronnie Blair and John Rain were maidens, and the home team never really recovered. The S|>encer brothers, Barry and Paul, then did the damage, Ribhlcsdaic Wanderers: H. Kenvon 16, D. Braithwaite 19, S. Proctor 1, P. Spencer 19, R. Bedford 38, M. Wrigley 0, J. Rain 25, M. Briggs 30 n.o., W. Slinger 6 n.o., extras 11, total (seven wickets) 165 Oswaldtwisllc Immanuel: 142 for nine Bowling: R. Blair 15-5-36-1,


DESPITE big wins last week, both Rishton and Kings Arms A suffered defeats at the hands of Trinity Jokers and Dominoes respectively in the second week of Clitheroe and District Netball League matches.


Farmers 30. Trinity Hearts 9; Rishton 18, Trinity Jokers 23; RBL A 21, Gourmets 25; Dominoes 22, Kings Anns A 14; Trinity Aces 11, Calder­ stones Ladies 28; RBL C 18, Rogues 19; Kings Arms B S, Settle 27;RBL B 27, Trinity Diamonds 30.


Results: Rowland Young


Cowking (Rowland Young Fanners), S. Burgess (Trinity Ilearts), S. Tattcrsall (Rish­ to n ) ,.S . Smith (Trinity .Jokers), S. Dobson (RBL A), C. Cowperthwaite (Gour­ m e t s ) , S . C o 11 h i r s t (Dominoes), S. McKenna (Kings Anns A), C. Temnle- man (Trinity Aces), W. wig- gans (Calder Ladies), S. Pell (RBL C), A. Walmsley (Rogues), M. Tattersall (Kings Anns B), J. Loekey (Settle), C. Britton (RBL B), J. Peel (Trinity Diamonds).


Players-of-the-match: E. Clitheroe Cricket Club 1st XITEAMS


XI (v Kibblesdalc Wanderers, Sun., 2 p.m., away): Same team except N. Duckworth for S. Ashman. Clithcroe Cricket Club 2nd XI (v Cherry Tree, Sat., 2 p.m..


Gap appears


A GAP is already beginning to appear after only two weeks of the Clitheroe and District Men’s Invitation Summer Darts League, with only four points separating the top four teams in Division One.In the second division, Bridge Inn continued their winning ways, and the Cross Keys nave registered their


first win for some time. Three 180s were registered


steadily and finally over­ hauled the Chatburn total


with four overs to snare. Chat burn: J. Woodworth 22, A. Dugal 45, B. Wright 9, K. Barker 7, M. Barker 0, R. Booth 13, R. Harrison 34, P. Doman 15, S. Booth 0, P. Slirzakcr 0, A. Rudd 0 n.o., extras 15, total (all out) 160 Thornton: 103 for four Bowling: S. Booth 10-2-39-


O. R. Booth 20-2-76-3, P. Doman 6-0-25-0, J . Wood-


worth 4.4-1-10-1 Peugeot Cup


THE single stroke Peugeot Cup was lifted by R. Cap- stick, who won the Clitheroe Golf Club competition by three clear strokes. He also equalled the best


were contributions with the bat from P. Ashworth (IS), N. Pollard (17) and I). Leeming (12). Barnoldswick were doing


1st. R. Capstick (74-10-64); 2nd, D. Kershaw (79-12-67 a.p.o.); 3rd, D. Foster (79-12- 67); 4th, J. Miller (S0-10- 70a.p.o.); 5th, N. P. Longbot- tum (78-8-70 a.p.o.). Division Two — 1st, R.


Tnvlor (80-13-67 a.p.o.): 2nd, P. ‘Backhouse (80-13-67); 3rd,


well in reply until Waddington was introduced into the attack to end with the fine figures of 7.4-2-13-5.


THEIJE were 506 sheep and ti lambs forward at Clitheroe Auc­


ewes with lambs brought a very sound trade, but prices were not


increase of up to £5 per head on quality, with singles. Mule ewes correct with twins


much improved. Hoggs showed a definite


made to £23. half-hred ewes brm with twins to £22.50, horned


ewes correct with twins to £20.50, Gritstone ewes with sin­ gles to £18, other ewes and lambs to £15. mule hoggs with singles to £36. mule hoggs with twins to £27.50, Masham hoggs with singles to £25.50. mCalves: Limousin heifers


cattle ami (W 74.


K. Wallbank (83-15-68 a.p.o.); 4th, J. S. Walker (83-15-68);


5th, A. K. Pedder (82-13-69). Best gross — S. Andrew


T u m b l e in lamb prices on .Marl on Tuesday, when


heifers met a very sound trade and dealing in cows was extremely lively. Young bulls made to £128,


gross of the day, with 74, but that prize went to S.Andrew. Results: Division One —


by J. Burgess, A. Porter and B. Noble. After M. Town­ send’s 120 check-out last week, he followed with a 17- dart checkout, only to find both being beaten by J. Wil­ son, who took only 15 darts to check out on 121. In the dou­ bles, D. Dobson and R. Winder recorded an 18-dart 601 game. Results: Division One —


Royal Oak A 7, White Horse B 0; Kings Arms B 0, Low Moor Club 7; Black Horse 1, Kings Arms A G; White Horse A 5, Horseshoe 2. Division Two — CCWMC 2,


(v Cherry Tree, Sat., 2 p.m., home): N. Ashworth, G. Sut­ cliffe, S: Daish, N. Bolton, S. Graham, K. Driver, K. Fawcett, 5. Ashman, S. Bishop, I*. Atkinson, I. Wriggles worth. Scorer: R. Preston. Clitheroe Cricket Club 1st


awav): P. Bishop, S. Westhend, R. Vnlmer, F. Hussain, S. Blackburn, A. Booth, 1). Wil­ cox, M. Blackburn, R. Sharp. Scorer: M. Preston. Clithcroe Cricket Club 2nd


JUNIOR te am s a t Clitheroe Cricket Club have benefited from the Lord Taverners’ generous donation of cricket gear and bag. The club runs teams


at under 11s, 13, 15 and 18 level, and last year the under 11s were win­ ners of the Lancashire Colts League. Our p h o to g ra p h


Cricket bag a great catch


Pupils on top form for ‘Commons’ debate


THREE Clitheroe Royal Grammar School students were praised for their contribution to an unusual “House o f


Commons” debate. The students, Simon


Blackburn, Simon Wignall and Catherine Needham, travelled to Granada Studios in Manchester where they . used the House of Commons television set. The motion in the first


debate organised by the North West Pharmaceutical Group, was that “This House applauds the benefits provided to the nation by the pharmaceutical industry,” and the MP for Pendle, Mr John Lee, acted as Speaker. The group represents


shows some of the play­ ers and managers exa- m i n i n g t h e n ew equipment.


Fine rounds


THERE wore some excellent scores when Whalley Golf Club held its fourball better b a ll c om p e t i t io n la s t Saturday. A card play-off was needed


to separate the top two, who finished with excellent nett 57s. It was finally won by Owen Birtwistle and Kevin Bentlev.with John Newsham and Michael How ar th runners-up. There are still some start­


ing times available for the open mixed greensomes com petition on June 9th.


GISBURN AUCTION MART


XI (v Ribblesdale Wanderers, Sat., 2 p.m., home): P. Bishop, S. Westhead, A. Palmer, R. Palmer, F. Hussain, S. Black­ burn, A. Booth, D. Wilcox, S. Fish, K. Franks, N. Bibby. Scorer: AI. Preston. Clithcroc Cricket Club 3rd


XI (v Ribblesdale Wanderers, Mon., 2 p.m., away): P. Grif­ fiths, B. Briggs, G. Cnrtlcdge, S. Baldwin, S. Nicolson, S. Duckworth, S. Amin, S. Westh­ ead, S. Fish, R. Sharp, N. Robinson. Scorer: R. Preston. Ribblcsdale Wanderers CC


p.m., home): Same team. Scorer: M. Riminer. Rilihlesdalc Wanderers CC


1st XI (v Read, Sat., 2 p.m., away): T. Braithwaite,M. Greenhalgh, M. Dennett, M. Sorrell, D. Dickinson, I). Braithwaite, G. Leach,P. Hall, I. Britcliffe, D. Howard, Yates. Scorer: T. Etchells. 1 Kibhlcsdnlc Wanderers CC


GISBURN Auction Mart held its second spring show and sale of in-calf dairy cattle on Tues­ day, when 15 animals were forward. First and third prizes were taken by R. Murray at £850 and £770, with I). A. Robinson coining second at £855. Springers made to £855 (average £825), July culvers to £780 (£653.60) ami August culvers to £630 (£570). At Thursday’s sale of newly-


PRICES


the nine North West manufacturers of medicines. Schools and colleges


from across the region took part. The House of Commons set ut Granada is a half-scale replica of the House. Students were able to air their views on the pharmaceutical industry and learn about parliamentary procedure. Pictured left to right:


C lit heme 22321, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


teacher Mrs Pippa Carter with students Simon Blackburn, Simon Wignall and Catherine Needham.


^FRONTPAGE ONE


Police step up hunt for bank


robbers added that the British Banks Association was offering its standard reward of up to £10,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of tlie perpetrators of the crime. While the branch was


SIMONSTONE


Mini show At Simonstone WI, chair­


six suggestions affecting legal aspects and amendments to the WI constitution. Mrs P. tJelley gave details


man Mrs Farnhill explained


about the dangers of Parace­ tamol anil members voted in favour of more publicity. Mrs Ogden asked members to con­ s id e r the merits of the Government encouraging and financing child care services for working parents and Mrs


Sutcliffe m


that the Government did not reduce the retirement pension of people who remain in hospi­ tal for a period of six weeks or more. Mrs Famhill was instructed


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closed all day Monday, it reopened on Tuesday, but with different staff. The armed robbery was


calved dairy cows and heifers, there were 61 animals forward, and 1st quality cows made to £900 (£728.75), 2nd quality to £645 (£608.33). First quality heifers made to £850 (£731.92), 2nd quality to £600 (£575). There were four in-calf dairy


st XI (v Clitheroe, Sun., 2


2nd XI (v Old Rossendalians, Sat., 2 p.m., home): W. Slin­ ger, S. Proctor, H. Kenyon, P. Spencer. M. Wrigley, B. Silencer, J. Rain, R. Bedford, M. Briggs, R. Blair, M. Davies. Scorer: Miss I). Etchells. 2 Uihblesdnle Wanderers CC


Tom Cooke, Joan Wallace and Jack Tagg. The competition was won bv Preston and South with ilG points. Lan­ caster came third with 104 and Sabden was just a point behind with 103.


came away with third prize. In the team were Mabel and


ship meets tonight at 7-30


Entertaining Sabden Women’s Fellow­


p.m., when the New Wine Group will entertain. It is hoped that ladies who are unable to attend the usual afternoon meetings will go along.


acic the proposal Thorouqh debate Twenty-three members and


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two visitors met to debate three main national AGM resolutions at Sabden WI. These were; a request that


how to vote as delegate to the triennial meeting in Birming­ ham. Mrs Sue Wade judged the mini show. Winners were:


so quick and slick that no one outside Barclays was awa r e anyt hing had happened. The first indication in


cows and heifers forward, and cows due in June made to £690 (£585), with springing heifers making to £680 (£640). There were 28 sheep in the


THORNLEY


Thomlev-with-Wheatley WI, where ".Mrs Pat Hayward spoke on exotic fruits and how to use them. She demon­ strated how to turn the fruits into a dish or starter and gave information about each as she


man welcomed area leader Mrs Hanson and friends to


Exotic fruits President Mrs Anne Freer


did so. Mrs Helen Humphries pro-


|)osed a vote of thanks. The conq>etition for a dessert con­ taining exotic fruits was won by Mrs Evelyn Havhurst, with Mrs Frances Donnelly runner-up. Mrs Doreen Chamley won a satin-nbboned


beautiful


Savoury flan — Mrs Jelley, Mrs Haworth, Mrs Barlow. Shrewsbury biscuits: Miss


Jelley.


store section, which saw Half Bred hoggs with single lambs make to £o9. In the calf section, there were


Whalley that there was anything untoward was wh e n a po l i c e c a r screeched to a halt outside Cosgroves men’s outfit­ ters, said a member of s t a f f , Mr s Kat rin a Harulow. “We open at 9-30 a.m.


p.m., awav): Same team except N. Schofield for J. Rain. Scorer: D. Etchells. • Ribblesdalc Wanderers CC


nd XI (v Clitheroe, Sun., 2


Bridge Inn 5; Royal Oak D 2, Craven Heifer 5; Cross Keys 4, Royal Oak B 3; Commercial


3rd XI (v Clitheroe., Mon., 2 p.m., home): J. Hutchins, N. Schofield, W. Bradley, P. Spencer, M. Wrigley, M. Davies, M. Briggs, .1. Burke, T. Hobday, P. Kenvon, D. Overy. Scorer: E. Chatburn.


6, Royal Oak Cl. Points and positions: Divi­


sion One — Kings Arms A 13, Royal Oak A 12, White Horse A 11, Low Moor Club 11, Horseshoe 5, Black Horse 3, White Horse B 1, Kings Arms


B0.Division Two — Bridge Inn 10, Commercial 10, Craven Heifer 8, Royal Oak B 7, Cross Kevs G, Royal Oak D 6, CCWMC 5, Royaf Oak C I.


Clitheroe squash


team scored a notable 4-1 suc­ cess against Burnley firsts in the UK Plant summer league. Chris Wilson won the first


CLITHEROE men’s first


heifers to £131, cows to £S4. Lambs took a tumble from


£90, Charolais heifers to £142, Friesian bulls to £142, Angus heifers to £*10. Forward on Monday were 64 O sheep. Bulls and


ade to £122, Limousin bulls to Hospice boost


PERFORMANCES of “Alice in Wonderland” were enjoyed by adults and children and gave the Derian House Children’s Hospice a £510 boost. Pupils of the Mary Wad­


dington School of Dancing gave three performances


of tlie show “Alice in Won­ derland and Through the Looking Glass” at Clith­ eroe Parish Hall. There was a draw at each perfor­ mance, with prizes don­ ated by local business people.


hist week, dropping 25d, slightly more than the national average, but emphasising the very good trade experienced a week ago. The average was almost spot on the national average for the day, at 188p.Light young bulls made to 12Sp (average 116.94p), medium to 128p (121.19p), overall to 128p (llS.5op).Light heifers made to 131p (107.27p), medium to 113p (104.14p), heavy to 104.50p (104.50p), overall to 131p (105.G5p). Light cows made to 84.50p (72.29p). Standard lambs made to


tie in fine style and although Mike Fielding lost, David Van Dijk restored Clitheroe’s lead with a 3-0 win. Rick Ashton and Allan Mellor, at the top of the order, won comfortably. The seconds, competing at Bury, went down 2-3 after a fluctuating match. Roger Singer won 3-1 but Adrian Catchpole lost. Peter Nor- cliffe restored Clitheroe’s lead


ever, Chris Thomas and Adrian Yates lost very close ties by 1-3 and 2-3. The thirds , playing at


20G.67p (188.7Gp), medium to 197.22p (186.73p), heavy to lS2.73p (175.42p), overall to 206.67p (187.79p). Light ewes made to £25.50 (£20.G8), ungraded Iambs to £35 (£34.02). Six dairy in-calf cattle and 81


lost to Eagley 0-5, but only after several long games. Mandy Hodgson played well but lost 1-3. Mary Brass also went down by 1-3 after four close games and Marjorie Brass also lost in three after a tight third game, as did Sara Thompson. Finally Sue Seddon had


pointing 1-4 defeat. The ladies’ summer team


store cattle were forward on Friday.There was a disappointing dairy show after such a large entry two weeks ago. Trade was very firm, stores had a very brisk trade, especially for the best sorts and strong finishing cattle, and there was a very good demand for a smart entry of Friesian heifer stirks. In-calf cows made to £GG5, in-


an excellent tie by 0-3. Craven League


calf suckler cows to £470, Frie­ sian heifer stirks, four to 10 months, to £345, Limousin bulls to £415, Limousin heifers to £337, Blonde d’Aquitaine heifers st to £330, Blonde d’Aquitaine


to £402, B. blue steers to £432, B. blue heifers to £370.


eers to £315, Charolais heifers


Points and positions: Division Two — Foulridge 8, Keighley TC 8, Sutton 8, Airedale 6, Carleton 6, Chatburn 6. Glus- burn 6, HWE 6, H. Meths 4, Ingrow St John’s 2, J. Nel­ son’s 0, Skipton LMS 0. Division Four — Glusbum


10, Haworth Meths 8. Sutton 6, Airedale 4, HWE 4, Ingrow St John’s 4, Keighley TC 4, J. Nelson's 4, Bamolnswick III 2, Chatbum 2, Foulridge 2. Fixtures: Chatbum 1st XI


Looking for new blood


THE new president of Clitheroe Speakers’ Club is Mrs Nellie Kay, who was installed at the AGM, with members wishing her well in her year of office. It was reported that the


number of members emained a problem, as the club had unavoidably


lost several (luring the past 12 months. Conse­ quently, officers hope to enrol new blood, especially young people, when the new season s ta r ts in September. It was the end of the


305 forward including 168 stirks. Charolais X bulls to £21i (£170.50), heifers to £120 (£107.75), Limousin X bulls to £235 (£189.40), heifers to £158 (£114.95), Belgian Blue X bulls ( to £275 (£208.15), heifers to £194


£242 (£235), heifers to £180 (£139), Blonde D’Aquit. X bulls to £18*1 (£172.65), heifers to £100 (£80), Hereford X bulls to £122 (£92.50), heifers to £93 (£60.60), Friesian X bulls to £160 (£103.35), heifers to £24, Angus X bulls to £140 (£107.75), heifers to £99 (£74.50). Weaned stirks and stores


£137.25), Simnienta) X bulls to


Mrs Rushton. Chutney: Mrs Jelley, Mrs Taylor. Members were remin­


Marmalade: Mrs Haworth,


ded of the annual walk to be held on June 27th.


and 1 came in just turned 9-20 a.m. I went across the road with my dry cleaning and there was nothing happening at 9-25 a.m. when I walked past. The only people there were a man and a lady, who has been interviewed by the police. There were no cars: it was very quiet. “I know- for a fact that


Charolais X bulls/steers to £500 (£375), heifers to £292, Limousin X bulls/steers to £415 (£332.50),


collection, organised by the Friends of Simonstone School, will be held tomorrow, from 9-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m.


Paper chase The next waste paper


READ:


and Guide Group was held on Whit Sunday in St John’s


Parade service The parade of Read Scout


when I came back that bank door was shut. It must have happened when I was doing my tills." Even the manageress of


heifers to £368 (£271.85), Bel gian Blue X heifers to £330 (£2S6.65), other Cont. X bulls/steers to £-131), heifers to £270 (£226.65), Hereford X bulls/steers to £180, heifers to £435 (£297.50), Friesian X bulls/steers to £410 (£329.45), heifers to £415 (£281.60), Black Polly X bulls/steers to £165. In the fatstock setion, there


were 703 cattle, including 237 young bulls, 228 steers and heif­ ers and 247 cows and bulls There were 1,162 sheep, includ­ ing GS7 lambs, 254 hoggs and 221 ewes and ranis. Bulls: Cont. light to 137.8p


the Threshers off-licence next door, Mrs Irene Butcher, was unaware anything had happened. “It was 9 o’clock when I came in this morning but I didn’t notice anything untoward,” she said. “I do know the staff usually do come to the bank about ten past nine, but I didn’t see any of them. “A customer came in the


(121.2p), medium to 143.2p (123.9p), heavy to 115.8p (114.3p), other light bulls to 117.2p (109.4p), medium to 119.2p (lOS.Sp), heavy to ll l.Sp (109.6p).Steers and heifers: Cont. light t steers to 119.Sp (U5p), medium


Michelin, also lost, with Glenn Bowman’s fine victory the only bright spot in a disap­


season’s programme of meetings and reports by club officers were pre­ sented and the year's acti­ vities reviewed. Members heard that, all things con­ sidered, it had been a suc­ cessful year, with interest­ ing and en te r ta in in g meetings offering plenty of variety. Good progress had been


made by the newer mem­ bers and social activities had been well catered for, with visits to neighbouring club events. A summer a treasure hunt has been


120.2p (llSp), other light steers to lll.Sp (10S.2p), medium to 115.8p (10S.4p), heavy to 113.8p (105.1p), Cont. light heifers to 122.2p (109.3p), medium to 128.2n (112.op), heavy to 135.2p (112.op), other light heifers to 110.2p (9S.lp), medium to llG.2p (99p), heavy to 105.8p (93.4p). Cows and bulls: Grade 1 cows


o ’121.2p (llo.4p), heavy to


to 107.8p (95. Ip), Grade 89.Sp (82.3p), Grade 3 to S2.2i


(75. Ip), grazing cows to So.Sp (GG.Gp), mature bulls to 95.Sp


several game points in her first two games before losing


son the club is to meet on the first and third Monday of each month, commenc­ ing on September 2nd. It was felt that this would reduce any confusion over dates, particularly for


rranged for August 12th. During the coming sea­


visitors.


Mayoral service


A SPECIAL Mayoral ser­ vice takes place at St John’s CE Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday begin­ ning at 10-30 a.m. A procession, led by the


v Airedale 1st XI, Airedale 2nd XI v Chatbum 2nd XI


new Mayor ana Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Allan and Mrs Sheila Kay, leaves the Shirebum Arms at 10 a.m


(90.2p).Sheep: standard lambs to 216p (200.5p), medium' to 209.Sp (193.5p), heavy to 179p, stan dard hoggs to 170.7p (160.4p), medium to 174.4p (153.op), heavy to 167.3p (149.2p), over­ weight to 145.6p (137.Sp) uncertified to £39.80 (£31), Hal Bred ewes to £36.80 (£24.10), homed ewes to £2G.20 (£17.15), rams to £39.20 (£31.40).


Holiday post


THE Post Office Counter Sen-ices’ opening arrange­ ments for the Spring Bank holiday in the Ribble Val ley are as follows.


counters at main and sub­ post offices will be closed all day.


May 27th: All public


offices at Henthom Road in Clitheroe, Chatburn Gisburn, Rimington Slaidburn and West Brad ford will be closed all day. All main post office count­ ers will be open as usual.


May 28th: Sub-post


Church. Flags were presented by RobertT)avey (Union), Deborah Webster (Guides), Greig Smith (Scouts), Rachael Pickering (Ventures), Gary


Dyson, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Barlow. Swiss rolliioint 1 Mrs Simpson and Mrs Taylor, Mrs


more publicity be given to the dangers of proprietary drugs containing Paracetamol; urg­ ing the Government to encourage and support high quality child care services for all parents who want them; and asking the Government to abolish the amount deducted from old age pensions after a six-week stay m hospital. All the resolutions were, in


They also produced more sheets, babies’ clothing and tiny vests for Mother Teresa’s missions. President Mrs Bar­ bara Tomlinson is to deliver the items to Mrs Tempest’s home near Skipton. After a short break, Mrs


D. Proctor entertained mem­ bers with a selection of slides from her personal collection. The draw was won by Mrs K. Ackroyd and the com|>etitio» bv Mrs D. Procter and Mrs


made for the village market WI stall in Itibchester on May


V. Hilton. Final arrangements were


June 12th, when Mrs L. Har- t w e 11 wil l s p e a k o n “Microwave cookery."


27th. The next meeting will be on


cushion Mrs Hayhurst had made and given for the draw. Mrs Hanson was second and Miss Alice Riding think The day trip to York is


being arranged for June 3rd. Anyone interested should ring Mrs Hayhurst


655*116) as* soon as possible. Non-members are welcome.


true WI fashion, thoroughly debated and the delegate instructed how to vote. Details were finalised for


(Preston


ton a n dLa n g h o WI was devoted to the resolutions for the triammal general meeting in June, where the delegate will be Airs B. Kramriseh. Airs Jean Price presided and the resolutions were read, dis­ cussed and put to the vote. The rest of the evening w ;ls


Put to the vote The May meeting of Biiling-


next month’s meeting on the theme of “aromatherapy” and outings to York and the Weavers’ Triangle at Burnley. Birthday flowers were pre­


Thank you Mr P. Parke presided at the


sented to Mrs Joyce Hamson and Mrs Eileen Dewhurst. The competition for the lar­ gest weed was won by Eliza­ beth Britcliffe, Joan Bond and Mabel Cooke.


members were re-elected en bloc at the AGM of Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club. The president complimented them on a successful year and offered his good wishes for the club’s future. The Luncheon Club mem­


Holy Land Officers and committee


Smith (Cubs). Group Scout leader Colin


annual meeting of Bolton-by- Bowland Village Hall Com­ mi t t e e . Th a n k s were expressed for Air J. Singleton and Air F. Dyson’s work as se c re tary and t re a su re r respectively and to bookings secretary Airs H. Robinson. The next meeting will be on


August 21st.


bers were given an insight into the beauty and history’ of the Holy Land through a slide show and commentary pre­ sented by Mrs Agnes Duffy. She was thanked by Mrs E.


Armstrong read the lesson and the choir sang the 23rd Psalm. The Rev. H. A. Reid conducted the sendee and the collection was taken up by Guide Fiona Hindle.


shop and said ‘What are all the police doing about? I think there’s something going on at Barclays Bank.’ That was the first I knew anything had hap pened — it was still closed at about quarter to ten and they usually open at 9-30 a.m. I looked through the window and the police were all here then.” By the time our repor­


gramme at the “Night of Music” arranged by Read Friendly Circle member Mrs Margaret Edwards. Included were songs by


Musical night There was a varied pro­


soprano Marjorie Meadow- croft. and flute solos by Jane Rowland. Mrs Edwards, an accomplished contralto, sang songs by Gilbert and Sullivan and the evening finished with the audience joining in songs of yesteryear. Mrs D. Clutton gave the vote of thanks.


ter and photographer were on the scene, the bank was closed for the day. A forensic officer arrived soon afterwards and metal wastebin outside the Nat West Bank next door was taken away. The Cortina get-away


car, SKF 715L, was left in the ear park at Spring Wood, by the Accrington Road traffic lights, with its driver’s doijr open. Pol i ce bl oc ked the entrance to the site with one of their vans and sealed it from the road.


•RIMINGTON


Visit nurseries A coach party of members


and friends of Kimington and District Gardening Club were favoured with good weather for their outing to Markham Grange Nurseries on Satur­ day morning. After lunch they travelled


Group are in dire need of new leadership, particularly at Cub Scout and Venture Scout level. To avoid these well-sup­


Leaders needed Read Scout and Guide


ported sections from closing, it is proposed that a meeting


be held in th e U nited Reformed Church on June 6th, at 8-15 n.m., to which all parents anu interested per­ sons are invited.


SABDEN


ners at Sabden Over 60s were: Mrs I. Cottam, Mr R. Eden, Mrs A. Parkinson and Mrs D. Bass. Whist: Ladies — Mrs D. Houghton and Mrs A. Howarth. Gents — Mrs G. Wilson and Mr F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs I. Cottam. Thursday’s domino winners


Tricks and spots Monday night’s domino win­


Police, then gave information on a new security scheme for the elderly to help combat doorstep “con men." New members are always


Ken Inckle, of Padiham


Bowland School enjoyed a “Punch and pint” night at the home of Air and Mrs IL Cornthwaite at which £32'“ was raised. Alembers served a light supper and there was a tombola and draw. Airs V. Mason thanked the hosts for the use of their home. The proceeds will be put towards the purchase of a


Punch and pint The Friends of Bolton-by-


" Sworn in Churchwardens and sides­


second computer, a television and other equipment needed


for the school. Winners, of the draw were:


welcome and there are a few seats left for the outing to Southport and Rufford Old Hall on July 3rd. Please con­ tact Mrs Cooke (737 < <) if you would like to go.


Airs J. Wilkinson, Airs J. Lil- bum. Airs D. Miller, Airs A. Bosonnet, Air AI. Fielding anil Mrs P. Hind. Guessing games were won by Air D. Leem­ ing and Airs Askew.


Treasure hunt Alembers of Bolton-bv-


Bowland YFC met for the annual treasure hunt organ­ ised bv last vear’s winner, Sarah Wolfemfen. Eleven cars took jKirt and


its relevance to the troubles in the modern world was the theme of a sermon by Skipton vicar the Rev. Alan Llovd- Griffiths at the annual Whit­ sun service at Mount Sion Chapel, Tosside. He also congratulated mem­


Bon voyage The Whitsun message and


the route passed through Bol- ton-by-Bowlaml, Grindleton,


, supper. Winners were R. Aspin and party, runners-up were R.


bers of the congregation Mr and Mrs Cowking on their diamond wedding anniversary and wished “bon voyage” to Air and Airs Jason Brown, of Tosside, a young couple he


married recently, who are to emigrate to Australia in a few


Frances Powl. A collection of £62.30 was taken for chapel


months. The organist was Airs


the chapel served tea and biscuits. The next sendee will be the Harvest Festival on September 1st, at 7 p.m.


NEWTON


were Mrs P. Taylor, Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs N. Hargreaves and Mrs E. Ford. Whist: Ladies — Mrs C. Seflon and Mrs E. Wilson. Gents — Mr F. Cottam and Mr D. War- burton. RafTIe: Miss E. Pre­ scott.


veston expressed thanks to Mrs E. Jackson for arranging the outing and to the coacn driver for nis co-operation;


on to Cannon Hall, near Denby Dale, where besides the gardens there was much to see, including a model farm and a regimental exhibition of Army memorabilia. > Club chairman Mrs S. Gra-


den Age Concern Leisure Club came away with honours from a Lancashire Age Con­ cern quiz. They faced 20 teams from


Honours for team A four-man team from Sab­


all over the county in the gen­ eral knowledge tournament, held in Danven, on Friday, to celebrate the golden anniver­ sary of Age Concern, and


ley Leisure Club met in New­ ton Village Hall for a lunch


prepared and sened by ladies


guest speaker Alike Baines, a firefighter who spoke on fire safety in the home: Raffle winners were Airs B. Town- son and Air J. Holland.


from Newton and SlaUlbum. Mr D. Bagshaw introduced


Christian Aid took the form of a coffee evening in the United Reformed Church Sunday School, which raised £116. A bring-and-buy stall was manned by ladies of Slaid­ burn, while the Newton ladies made coffee.


Christian Aid Hodder Valley’s effort for


i KN0WLEGREEN


Knowle Green and Dutton WI was poorly attended, resolu­ tions for the triennial general meeting were put to the vote. They were on the danger of Paracetamol, child care ser­ vices and pension deductions. While listening to the reso­


For missions Although the meeting of


lutions, members were busy tearing and rolling bandages.


Fire safety Age Concern’s Hodder Val­


funds. After the sendee, ladies of


ennial conference were dis­ cussed at Downham WI and


Hobbies Resolutions for the first tri­


then members demonstrated their hobbies, which included water colour painting, flower arranging, hanging baskets, astrology and dream analysis and a collection of old post­ cards of Downham. Arrangements were made


Sawley, idong the A59 to Gis­ burn and back to the village hall for a hot-pot and fruit pie


West Bradford, Chatburn,


and G. Towler, followed by the car of B. Booth. The booby prize went to R. Small- shaw, who gave the vote of thanks. Next week’s meeting will


be a club rally at Closes Hall Farm, by permission of the Cornthwaite family, com­ mencing at 7-30 p.m.


met in the village hall for their 47th birthday celebration. President Airs* AI. Shaw wel­ comed as special guests the members of Downham and Bashall Eaves WIs, who shared in the birthday supper and cake. An enjoyable demonstration


Birthday time Alembers of Slaidburn WI


Airs Josie Bradford and a wel­ come was expressed to three new members. Airs Helen Walmsley. Airs Doreen Gib­ son and Mrs Alargnret Alcock. The annual dinner was held at the Tudor Rose in Whallev.


social time with a game of card bingo. Prizes were won by Airs A. Ladley, Mrs D. Garrett, Airs E. Longbottom, Airs C. Hayle and Mrs M. Baron. Birthday flowers went to


men of All Saints’ Church. Pendleton, were sworn into office at the visitation of the Archdeacon, the Ven. David Robinson, at St J o h n ’s Church, Accrington, for the Whalley Deanery. The vicar of Pendleton, the*Rev. Roland Nicholson, was present.


venue for a ceilidh, with danc­ ing is to “Shake a leg.” sup}>er and a bar. The event starts at 8 p.m.


annual barbecue is to be held on June 7th. There will be a hot supper, disco and bar and the fun starts at S-30 p.m. On June 8th, the hall is the


Ceilidh The Pendleton Village Hall


of ballroom dancing was given by Charles and Betty Lock­


hart, who encouraged mem­ bers to join in. It was a light­ hearted and well-organised hour and B e t ty ’s many changes of dress ‘provided a certain sparkle. A competition for an eve­


ning bag was won by Airs Daborn, Mrs D. Leeming and Airs J. Weisters.


HURST GREEN


for a social evening on Satur­ day, consisting ox games, a


quiz, supper and a one-act play.


Sampling recipes Ladies of Hurst Green


Alothers* Union AJeeting Point agreed that the proof of the pudding is in the eating when they enjoyed samples of the tasty Hems each of them had brought. Recipes were discussed and


while Airs S. Bird made an apple cake called “ Eve’s temptation,” quotations from the Bible were read which referred to the various ingre­ dients she added to the mix­ ture. Airs V. Cave reminded


everyone of the AlU Deanery festival at Horton-in-Ribbles- dale today and the visit for members and friends on June 19th to the “Down Alemory Lane” exhibition recently- opened at Whalley Abbey.


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