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IT scents the Kibble Valley may, indeed, be at the vanguard of political innovation, ior not only did the area produce a sensational by-election last year, but a twenty-ei.qht-year-old


by Theresa Robson


Ribbie Valley political tradition is now being adopt ed countr y­ wide!


Council Forum came* into being in HKil, when three*


The* Clithoroe Church


Don now British


A FLYING visit from Canada was tinged with regret for Clitheroc-born Mr Don Horsfield — for his time* in Clitheroe was so short that he* was unable* to contact long-lost acquaintances. Mr Horsfield ((>1), who


days with his uncle, Mr Giles Horsfield, of Park Avenue, while on a brief business trip to the town. Last year, Mr Hors-


lives in Telkwa, in British Columbia, spent a few


prospective Parliamentary candidate's were invited to address townspeople on matters of Christian concern. It proved so successfnl


that others followed suit. Forum meetings,


a saddler in Columbia


organised b.v what is now known as the Kibble


Valley Church Council, are traditionally held before either a by-election or a General election. In recent years, issues


with a wider political context have been introduced to the meetings and Church Council secretary Mr Gerald Hood said a glance at the forum minute book shows that the meeting of FAST was particularly well attended and dominated by discussion of the "proposed" poll tax! At the same meeting,


the then Home Secretary. David Waddington, now Lord Waddington of Read, was heckled by supporters of the since-deported Vi raj Mendis, all adding to the pre-election excitement. Mr Hood is well known


’D RUM o r g a n i s e r Mr Gerald IIooil


in the town as the former head teacher of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School for


field’s expertise* as a saddler — a craft he learned in Clitheroe* — was featured in an article* in "The Vancouver Sun” newspaper and, as is usually tile* case* in such matters, someone* with Clitheroe* connections read it. The* information was passed on to the “Clith- eroe* Adve*rtise*l* and Times” and we* posed the question: “Where* is Don Horsfield?" “I was told that some


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Boys.Sunday’s meeting was attended* by all five Kibble Valley candidates and an enthusiastic audience of nearly BoD. Among the issues raised were the NHS waiting lists, divorce laws. Third World aid. proportional representation and the proposed national lottery. Mr Hood said: "The


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neck . . . my wife’s neck, that is! I snore and am truly sorry about this. It is not simply a case of lying on my back, sleeping with my mouth open. I appeal* to be able to snore in various positions. With my lips shut and breathing through my nose, as is my usual prac­ tice, I can snore along a most unusual scale of unmu­ sical sounds. If I accidentally fall asleep in a hotel lounge after a good meal, I can be sure of awakening to an empty room. This little trait of mine can be botli embarrassing


LET me confess that I am sometimes a pain in the


and monotonous, according to my wife, Mary, who suffers most from it. Long suffering is one of the Christian virtues, but I haven’t mentioned this to Mary, who sighs, groans and accepts me as I am, with the patience of love. I used to ponder over our being “made in the image


of God” and have come to the conclusion that we are all capable of expressing great capacities of love, kindness, great patience and forgiveness that are really just attributes received from God. The loving care of parents, kinsfolk and true


old acquaintances were wondering what had become of me over the years, blit unfortunately i wasn't able to make con­ tact with them,” said Mr Horsfield, who left Clitli- eroe* on Sunday. However, now we* can


fill in the* gaps for those interested in his exploits. Mr Horsfiekl, a former


pupil of St James’s CE Primary School and Ribb- lesdale* School, served an apprenticeship at the for­ mer James Cook saddler’s in C a s t le S t r e e t , Clitheroe*. Later lie* served as a


saddler with the Army and then, in the s ix t ies , decided to emigrate to


ARMED with a decade of experience of selling homes in the Kibble Val­ iev. Mr David Hoothman bus been appointed man­ ager of General Accident Property Service's t'litli- erne branch. Mr Ruollunan, who is 20


Canada with his Sabden- born wife, Pamela, and three daughters, Jeanette, Pauline and Jacqueline. Now the couple also have 10 grandchildren, all born in Canada. Mr Horsfield obtained


which there are only Pit) members from the whole of North America.


work as a mechanic’s assistant and later quali­ fied as a mechanic and welder. Nine years ago he returned to his old trade and set up in business as a saddler, producing such hand-made leather goods as briefcases, handbags and accessories for the fishing and shooting industry. He is a member of the


Appointed manager


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TI IK lates t addi t ions to the s to ck at CI it liorm* Lib r a ry include: “ S i s t e r s a n d lovers** —


Jeanne Montague. The story of two sisters, parted when young, who glow up in very different circumstances. Set in Victorian London. “ Death for old time's sake”


— A. .1. Orde. Antique dealer Jason Lynx is set to solve a murder mystery. "Car ing for parents in later


prestigious American Cus­ tom Gunmakers’ Guild, of


seems, is following the pattern set here in the Kibble Valley!"


meeting was very informative and well attended. I have recently discovered that churches all over the country are now being encouraged to hold similar meetings. "The whole country, it


Marathon ride


EIGHTEEN members of Clitlieroe and Chipping Young Farmers are set­ ting off from Clitheroe Castle gales a week (ill Saturday for a :>l)4-mile cycle ride to Somerset to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. What makes the journey


life** — Avril Rodway. Essen­ tial advice on practical, finan­ c i a l , le g a l a n d em o t io n a l matters. "D. K. pocket encyclopaedia


driving


survive." the publica­ tion. produced in con­ junction with Total Oil Great Britain Ltd. Ii a s t li l* e e in a i n themes — care, cotir- t e s V a n d consideration. In Ill'll, a total of


A NEW safe driving booklet. aimed at motorists in the Kib- b 1 c V a I I e y a n d t h r o u g h o u t the county, has been nro- iliiced by Lancashire (’onstaliularv. Entitled "Drive to


110 people were killed in road accidents in Lancashire, with .5,000 killed nationally and over Jilt).(M)il injured. The "Drive to sur­


particularly unusual is that the ride is being made on a specially-built fuiir- seater cyele. The Young Farmers will


o f o rg an i c g a rd en in g . Com­ plete guide to planning, stocking and ma inta ining an organic garden.


vive" brochure is full of useful advice and information for dri­ vers. with tips on topics such as speed limits, motorway driving. bad weather, seat belts and drink­ ing limits. The booklets are


be covering 60 miles a day. eaeh group of four cycling about 10-15 miles daily. They hope to raise more than £1,500.


available at Glithcrm* Police Station and if anyone requires fur­ ther information they should cotilacl Chief Insp. Ervl Edwards (0772 01-1-1-14 . ext. 3150).


and lives in Salesbury. worked us an estate agent in a local firm before join­ ing General Accident Property Services three years ago. He is pictured above at t lie e s ta te agency’s Church Street office.


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IT might he "unlucky for some" . . . hut April 13th is cer­ tainly a lucky day for film-goers in the Ilibblc Valley. For the “Advertiser and Times” has teamed u.p with


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Clitheroe’s Civic Hall Cinema to briny this week’s cash-sav­ ing offer on cinema tickets to see ”Father of the Bride,” starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short. With each ticket only costing £1.60 instead of the usual


£3.SO, when accompanied by the adjoining token, it’s a chance to go along and enjoy Clitheroe’s picture house with its unique family atmosphere at a fraction of the usual


friends are simply an echo of the qualities of life that God wishes to share with us. Such sacrificial love, and unselfish caring as we ourselves have witnessed have come from the in-dwelling of these God-given qualities. The good news that Jesus came to tell us was that


God loves us all like a father, giving, sharing, caring and forgiving and was not in any way like the cruel monster that people of His day were apt to think of Him. They needed to be told that they had a totally wrong idea of what God is like. When people claim to be atheists and deny the existence of God, I ask them if they also deny the


Jaced withf ooting the bill fo r his only daughter’s wedding into an extremely w e a l t h y f a m - ily . . . so make light of the 13th and go along and enjoy the fun!


price. The f ilm tails of the comic antics when a father is


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visible attributes of God that surround us in our everyday lives . . . love, joy, peace, patience, good­ ness, kindness and self-control. As they find that they cannot, in all honesty, deny personal knowledge of these things, it makes them think again. JOE STANSF1ELI)


TO CLAIM YOUR Cinema Ticket at £1.60 - Simply cut out the token and take to Civic Hall, York St., on Mon. April 13th


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