( ’lithcmc Adrcrfiscr & Times, April !ffh, l!)!lf


Mansion or maisonette — try the MILLS AND SCOTT touch


ADVERTISING FEATURE By Margaret Parsons


AN E a s t L a n c a ­ s h i r e c o m p a n y wh e re q u a l i ty is the keyword cele- h r a t e s i t s 1 0 1 h a n n iv e r s a r y th i s y e a r h av in g s u r ­ vived the recession wi th busy o r d e r h o o k s an d mo re staff.


H a n d i\l a d e I n t e r i o r s p r i d e themselves on put­ t in g q u a l i ty and s e rv ic e f i r s t and foremost.


Mills and Scot t The company is


conveniently based at The Summi t in B u r n l e y , on th e main Man ch e s te r


It o a d i n t o l h e town. During the past


decade .Mills and


Scott has acquired a r e p u t a t io n for


qual i ty which has put the firm at the f o r e f r o n t o f i ts f i e ld , p ro v id in g hand-made quality fu rn i tu re for the u p p e r end of the market.


company’s work is s o u g h t a f t e r by people all over the country who want a special look for t h e i r h o me s . It might he a crafts­ man- f inished k i t ­ chen wi th h a n d ­


As a resul t , the


mad e wal l t i le s , bespoke fu rn i tu re fo r an y room in the home, or clas­ s ic t i l e s fo r th e bathroom or con- s e r v a t o r y , h u t wh a tev e r it is, it will he the best.


T h a t ’s b e c au s e M i l l s a n d S c o t t


h av e th e s k i l le d s ta f f , the q ual i ty raw mater ials and, 0 f c o u r s e , t h e capabi lity to make it happen.


piece of furni ture is h a n d -ma d e on the premises and fitted in your home by the company's specialised ins tal ­ l a t io n te am who a r e a l l t r a i n e d in-house.


K v e r y s i n g l e During the past


y e a r a l o n e t h e c o m p a n y h a s extended its prem­ ises an d given a whole new look to the exterior of the building with clad­ ding, a new r a n ­ dom stone wall and a d d i t i o n a I c a r parking.


is now bigger and b e t t e r th a n ever and a new conser­ v a to ry h a s been added to d isp lay 1 h e e x t e n s i v e range of t i les for w a i l a n d f I o o r


The display area 'TV&ip n o t jo in * e y e o fie tU tu p


This bank hol iday we ekend, wh y not come and visit one of the regions


premie r bespoke furni ture manufacturers.


Mills & Scott Hand Made Interiors is that re breed of company, ki tchens, bed room, b a throom, free s tanding furni ture and all complementary ceramics, fabrics fabric decorat ions and appl iances


Mills & Scott are a cknowledged CLASSICS IN WOOD


specialists in the use of classic woods , i par t icular English Oak Mahogany and Pine. We are, however , no t of the


opinion that wood shouldn' t be painted, On e contrary, ou r craf tsmen are produc ing beaut i ful painted furni ture for clients throughout the country. But why not come and see for yourself. Our Open Weekend has something for everyone. • New kitchen displays • New


m


CHANCE TO SEE FOR YOURSELF


THERE'S an opportunity to see how YOU can transform your home with a hand-made Mills and Seott kitchen, bath­ room or bedroom during the Easter Open Weekend at the


premises. Stroll round the exclusive


kitchens and bedrooms in the showroom and see the crafted tiles in the new conservatory area. Y ou can also help the Burn­


bedroom displays • Bathroom pictures • Interior designer on-site • Ceramic tile display - full range of exclusive hand-made


floor and wall tiles from around the world. • 'AC A' f


Demonstration - Saturday 18th April • 'Gaggenau' Demonstration - Saturday 18th April • 'Neff'


p j w I T ( r f t iIWai ^i)il i S < ]


1 Gent's and 1 Lady's 'Corinn' Watch to be won. All proceeds to 'Stonebuster Appeal '


OPENINC HOURS Sat istli 9.30-5.00 p.m. Sun 19lh 9,30 - -UK) p.m. Mon 20th 9.30-3.00 p.m. Closed Good Friday


—


Mills & Scott • Tillotson House • The Summit Manchester Road • Burnley • Lancashire • BB11 5HG Telephone: 02S2 31128


METROPOLITAN TILE C O M P A N Y


T H E


• Iho North West $ loacing designers a nd manufacturers of bospoko wall a nd floor files for oil domostic & commercial applications.


• Classed flooring fashioned in natural morbto. slate a nd terracotta.


• Hand p ainted docorative tilos. • Handcraftod tilos in a p ag ea n t of colours. • Design, estimating a nd full to ch n icd consdtancy.


• Collors are w elcome to view a wide range of tiles at our factory showroom.


METROPOLITAN TILE CO. LOWER AUDLEY CENTRE.


KENT STREET. BLACKBURN LANCASHIRE BB1 IDE


TEL: 0254 695111 im


Top Chapel, Nelson Street. Low Moor, Clithcroo. Tel: 2 *562


Mcmiifiiclunrrs of genuine Inidiliotudly rruidc


stained glass windows, door panels, etc.


AISO DESIGN SERVICE Ecclesiastical and Local Authority commissions


REPAIRS AND


RESTORATION WORK Hast wishes to


M IL L S & SCOTT


JOHN 10DB1 TIMBER


Specialist Importers and Sawmillers of Prime B r itis h , E u r o p e a n a n d A m e r i c a n H a r d w o o d s


Wish MILLS & s c o n


Riverside Sawmills, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire. Y05 9U Please Tel: (0423) 322370 or Fax: (0423) 3242334 for price list and catalogue


continued success in the future John Boddy Timber Ltd


______


| BED SCAR WORKS I BURNLEY R0A0


COLNE


I LANCASHIRE BBS 8LF 1 TEL: 0282 669060 1 FAX: 0282 883988


p,


Demonstration - Monday 20th April • Light refreshments ^ served throughout the day


ley Express/Burnley General Hospital StoneBuster Appeal by buying raffle tickets to win exclusive tadg's and g en t ’s Corian watches. The showroom will be open


on Easter Saturday and Eas­ ter Monday from 9-30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Easter Sunday from 9-30 a.m. to t p.m.


ENGINEERING


FABRICATIONS - WELDING - BORING - BREAKDOWNS - GENERAL REPAIRS


PLANNING - MILLING - TURNING -


Also manufacturers of Live Steam Narrow Guage Railways


W c a r c p le a s e d to be o f s e r v ic e to a n d a s s o c ia te d w i th


MILLS & SCOTT a n d w ish th em e v e r y f u t u r e success


Unit 1A, Summi t Works, Manchester Road, Burnley


T e l: 831539


ARE PLEASED TO BE


ASSOCIATED WITH


<r,DISTINCTIVE DECOR By


ACCRINGTON BB5 5AJ TEL: (0254) 384265


J.M. ATKINSON 3 WHITAKER STREET


J)


21 ST JAMES ROW, BURNLEY, LANCS, BB11 1EZ


Telephone: (02S2) 21951 Best Wishes to


M I L L S & S C O T T from


K B TG H E M S


BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE. BB11 1TQ


TRAFALGAR STREET TELEPHONE: 0282 33311


//^TO U ITH I W L lRENAULT,__ ;


fE W


RAAB KARCHER TIMBER, COLNE (JOHN RIDDIOUGH & CO. LTD. T/AS) TIMBER AND BUILDERS MERCHANTS


MOULDING MANUFACTURERS TIMBER TREATMENTS


Barrowford Road, Colne Fax No. 0282 870084 Regent Street, Colne Fax No. 0282 870099


TEL: 0282 869899


Members quizzed Thirty-five members of


West Bradford Leisure Club enjoyed a luncheon prepared and served by the Rev. and Mrs John Hudson and their band of helpers. Afterwards a quiz took place.


Mrs Knowles. .1. Trippicr, I’. McKenzie, J. Kay, H. Hanson, F. Pye, J. Robin­ son and Mrs Grainger. An outing to the York­


shire Dales was announced for Ju n e 17th. Anvone


We extend our best wishes for continued success to


MILLS & SCOTT PHOENIX —


which you couldn’t find in any local DIY store!


A f r i c a n s l a t e ,


Mexican ter racot ta a n d m a r b l e a r e


ju s t a few of the ex c lu s iv e r a n g e s a v a i l a b 1 e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n by th e i r expert t i ler , Mark Neville, who spe cia l ise s solely in t iles, t i les and more tiles.


Mills and Scott for v o u r h o m e


I f y o u c h o o s e cut


improvements von c a n lie s u r e you w o u ' 1 h a v e a plumber or a joiner fixing your files! Mills and Scot t


w i l l u n <1 e r t a k e orders as simple as a s in g le piece of f u r n i t u r e , r ig h t th ro u g h to co-or ­ dinat ing the whole in te r io r design of your ent ire house. Th e f i rm ’s i t i­


ll o u s e d e s i g n e r prides himsel f on iiis innovative and individual designs and works closely with the customer a n d M i l l s a n d


o rd Dia le d ro om they are also able


t im b e r s s u c h as A m e r i c a n w h i t e oak, Swedish red- w o o d , a s h a n d t u l i p w o o d 1' o r hand-paint ing are u sed, an d in th e k i tch en they can be complemented by a range of s tun­ ning and unusua l worksurfaces. For the fully co­


I \


S c o t t ’ s s k i l l e d workforce and fit­ ters to see the job th r o u g h to f rom in i t i a l d e s ig n to completion. Only f i rs t -c la s s


to supply c a rp e ts and fabrics to add t h o s e f i n i s h i n g touches. P a r t n e r P h i l ip


Mills has been to th e I s le o f M a n th i s week wh e re the company is re-


d e s ig n in g a m i l ­ l io n a i r e ’s b u n g a ­ low — but it's jus t a no t l i e r jo b fo r this specialist firm we a r e lu c k y to have on our Fas t I, a n e a s h i r e doorstep!


THIS DISHWASHER FITS IN PERFECTLY


This great value for money Nel l Dish­ washer combines ef f iciency with energy saving and integrates be aut i fu l ly with ki tchen units for a ful ly f i t ted look. Neff qual i ty - at an a f fo rd a b le price.


Headmaster recounts amusing


experiences


MKMBKRS of Clitluwor K veiling Townswomen's Guild wen* welcomed by chairman Mrs B. Robinson and stood in silence for a minute m memory of Mrs Ressie Uatlow, who died recently. A produce stall organ­


.V-—,


- A " " A..


ised lie the guild was held at ( ‘htheroe Hospital open day. Seve ral members at ten d e d a f r ien d sh ip evening organised by the Soroptmnst (Hub of ( 'lith- eroe and l l went to the Federat ion luncheon at Myttou Fold Farm Hotel, Langho. when chairman M rs I rent* Ri r t wis t le presided. A mystery drive is to be


held on May ”>th and a cof­ lee morning in aid of ( ’lit h- eroe I lospital will be held in the Mavor's Parlour on May 2-‘!rd. M rs Robinson int r<>-


duced Mr W. I. Uooper. a retired headmaster Irom Haslingden, who gave a delight ful t alk cut it led "What not to talk about at ladies' meetings.” He told about many


Friends o f hospital help out


STAFF at (Mithcroe Hospital's physiotherapy department will he able to offer new t reatment for painful swellings and bruising — thanks to hospital fund-raisers. For the Friends of


Clitherne Hospital have bought a ul tra sound machine, which stimulates circulation and promotes healing, bringing relief to painful areas. Our picture shows


Friends chairman Mrs Brenda Dixon handing over the machine to senior physiotherapist ( ’ath Smith, with other Friends and staff looking on.


amusing experiences in his life. In addition to being a headmas ter , he has for many years been a Meth­ odist preacher and also a foot ball referee. Mrs G. Parker gave the


vote of thanks. The com­ petition for an old school photograph was won I»v Mrs Winekley. Mrs M\ Ma r sd e n and Mrs M. Jones. The next meeting is a


A L L r a t [ l r and s p r in g lambs found a buoyant t ra il* ' at t 'li th - r io r A uc tion .Mart *>n .Monday. a> the Itoyc season came t<* an


Buoyant trade in cattle and lambs


end. There were 71 ca tt le forward


and b ln sh ee p, in c lu d in g 21


sp rin g lambs. Youny bulls : L ig h t made to


I22p (avera.ee I 17.2p>. medium


l*i lim p, o verall In I22p (1 LS. Ip). Steer>: L ig h t made to log.op,


m e d ium to I (17 .Ap < K C .o o p ) . heavy to lim p i!'7.!Up>. overall (o lll'7..'ip ( HC.USp). Heifers: Ligh t math* to 122p


I I lN . t iT p i , mod in in t o 1 2.sp ( 1 u s . :t'.»p ), h e a v v lo lu 7 p i


o v e r a l l to I 2Np


games evening, to be held on May 7th at the Spiri­ tualist Hall. ( Ireeiiacre Street. Ulitheroe.


Empty-handed


Ti l l !•: V FS l.'I't Wlialloy C r i c k e t Club emp ty -


P R A C T I C A L L Y A R T


MILLS & SCOTT TILLOTSON HOUSE THE SUMMIT


MANCHESTER ROAD BURNLEY


TEL: (0282) 31128 WORSLEY &


B O O T H M A N CHARTERED


ACCOUNTANTS


ises between 7-JH p.m. last 'Thursday and S-lf> a.m. tile following morning, after smashing a window, but escaped with nothing a ft e r d i s c o v e r in g t he machine to be empty.


handed a f te r bre aking open a fruit machine in the building. They entered the prem­


( lnp.:»2p). l ' i r . ' t q u a lity cows made to


•


S-P <71.s7p>. Lambs hopes.


blue mark 2:1 L: Light, made


t*i 117.7 Ip i.M.finp). standard to 1*7.dp i'.i!.2!*p). medium lo ‘ lop ( 9 I .."dtp ). h e a v y t o S2. li 1 p. o verall lo 1 17.7-Ip (SS.oMp). Y e llow m a r l. Z H -J L : b ig h t


made to IC .o d p . s ta n d a rd to 1 lU .2 Lp i 1m; .7‘ *[»). m e d ium to !M » .: : ; tp , h e a v y to '.ML 77 p


(b l . t lS p ) . o v e r a l l to 1 10.2(lp U U .T Ip ) . u n c la s s if ie d to S i. Ip (7s.n:ip).


Ew e s o v e r a l l made to i'ZIl


(TL>>. lambs o verall to l.'SM.htip ( 12C., Up ). F rida y 's sale saw two in-ca lf


c a t t le and IU2 stores fo rw a rd , w ith an excellent show o f q u a l­


T b '7 i


ity store ca tt le fin din g a large ateiidaiice o f buyers and a very g.....I demand. C o n t in e n ta l s te e rs made to i. h e ife rs to LU O


Li’::.Y7l. Fries ia n Steel’S to r.’ tsfj


Ti':;:;:;). Contin e nta l hulls to i':>72 [(17527), calving cows t<* to la .


((b f$fews from theVillages -«


Private eye I Jft* ns i! private investi­


gatin' w;is described to members of ( ’hipping Young Farmers by Mr Harry Holmes, lie gave a talk on the different tasks he is requested to carry out, the tactics he uses and the lighter moments of the job. He was thanked by Rachel Hester and John Stott. Anne Ingoldby was con­


gratulated for winning the public speaking competi­ tion. Next week there is a


farm walk to Mr Walker’s farm at Withgill. Members are asked to meet at the church steps at 7 p.m.


Watch update A newsletter from the


Neighbourhood Watch .John Treaey,


committee, which landed on most doormats hist week, updated Chipping villagers with useful local information. ( ’hipping’s new RU. raised


several points of interest. Details were given of a Divisional Neighbourhood


Watch quiz at Fulwood on May 12th, a "what’s on”


noticeboard of local events and a prize-winning word puzzle. If you have missed


interested should contact1 Mrs .J. Robinson, 7 Hill­ side Drive. 'flu* next meeting will lie on Mav 21st.


3


Homes for rent are


underway


Blocked drains There were various


topics on tin* agenda at Pendleton Parish Council, including footpaths,


in


asked the county surveyor to carry out repairs and councillors decided to ask again for tin* work to be done before the walking season begins. Blocked drains are causing prob­ lems in heavy rain and the county surveyor is to be asked to look into the mat­ ter. 'flu* surveyor is also to


particular Dene Bridge, which is in a bad state of repair. 'flu* council has already


consider the possibility of creating a lay-by at the lower village green to help with car parking in that area. A request is to be made to have the road "surface dressed,” as there are a great number of uneven areas in various parts of the village. The divisional surveyor


is to he asked to clear up debris from the brook and


to repair some loose bricks in the stream wall.


receiving a copy you can collect one from committee members .John and Irene Procter, at the village store, who will also take details of future events.


WORK has already begun i on tin* 17 homes being built on the former 'Tuff Link Mill site, at Chat- burn, by Bradford and N o r t h e rn H o u s i n g Association. 'The new, rented, dwell­


ings will be managed and maintained by the associa- tion,Hut the borough coun­ cil will have full allocation rights for the tenancies, members of the Kibble


Valley Housing Commit­ tee heard. 'The association is being


helped financially by the D e p a r tm e n t o f t h e F n v i ro nm e n t and the scheme is due to be com­ pleted in December. O The borough council’s bid for resources to pro­ vide housing for rental at


Abbey Mill, Whalley, has been turned down by the


DoK, but more discussions are taking place.


Tanya takes the biscuit


Easter services There will be several


services over Easter at St John’s Church, Read, full details of which are avail­ able in the parish maga­ zine, obtainable from the vicar or at the back of the church. Th e r e will be family services on Good Friday and Eas te r Mon­ day at 10-15 a.m., to which all are welcome.


MU guests Read Mothers ’ Union


Raffle winners were: will meet on April 28th, at


7-80 p.m. , in St Jo h n ’s Church. Members of Wad- d i n g t o n MU wi l l be a t tending and a supper will be s e rv e d . E a r ly notice is given of the AGM on May l!)th.


wiiose Kennel Club name is Micklec Tanjarcen at Pic kwick P a p e r , also claimed the best Pekinese puppy title at Halifax and hoi- owner is hoping that she is now on course for stardom at the Blackpool show in June.


Doreen Nash, of Faraday Avenue, car r ied off the maiden bitch trophy at the Red Rose Pekinese Club’s annual show, following up he r suc c es s las t year , when she was best puppy in show. L a s t y e a r , Tan y a ,


A LITTLE Pekinese from Clitheroe look the biscuit when she went on parade at a dog show- at Samles- bury Memorial Hall. For Tanya, owned by


Works damage


VANDALS caused £100 wur th of damage when they smashed a window at an industrial unit at The Sidings, in Whalley, at the weekend. Tile incident occurred at


an electrical engineering uni t between 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday, say Cl i the roe police, who were alerted to the damage by a man walking his dog.


Flashback to visit


by Queen


A ROYAL presentation a t t r a c t e d a full house when members of Clitli- croe and District Prolnis


Chili met. The speaker was Mr Jim


Parker, chairman of the Ciitheroe Royal Grammar School governors , who described last year’s by H e r M a j e s ty Queen. lie described Gu­


visit t lu­


lling


am! detailed preparation and p l a n n in g p e r io d , in-fore showing a BBC film which depicted the infor­ mality. humour and sheer enjoyment of a wonderful day for the school, its staff and pupils. Mr F r a n k Bu c k le y


thanked him for a highly en te r ta in in g event and also the headmaster of tile school for its hospitality in allowing the club to use the lecture theatre. Tin- next meeting is on


May 1st. when Mr Peter Moore will speak on “The r e s li l" g i* n c e o f t ti e


railway."


Learnt his craft in


home town


A F() RMFR ( ’lit he rue* resident who served his ap p r e n t i c e sh i p w i t h Ueorge Todd in Newton Street has died at the age of 71. Mr Kenneth Ba rker ,


tin electronics engineer for Joseph Lucas, where lie sp e n t th e r e s t of his career. 'Throughout his life,


wiki was horn in Mitchell Street, first left ( ’litheroe lo serve in the RAF dur­ ing the war. On his return, he moved to Solihull, near Birmingham, to work as


Clitlwme JJ.iJi (Editorial). JJ-JA1 (Advert i sin </). Handel/ JADI (Classified) __


, -.-.-Vi .-.Yr’ 1 V. . . . ’ . ’ ‘ I


t li o u g h , M r B a r k e r , r e tu rn ed to the Kibhle 1 Valley to visit friends a n d ' - relat ions at least once every year. Mr Barker is survived


by his wife Greta, married daughter Carol and two grandchildren. The funeral was held in Solihull and donat ions were sent to Warren Hospice.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26