12 Clilheme Advertiser it- Times, September 10th, 1992


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THIEVES stole Uvo pal­ lets of continental ipiilts and pillowcases, valued at £500, from an articulated lorry parked in a lay-by at Sawloy Brow, Sawley, while the driver was asleep in the cab. The inci­ dent occurred between 8- 30 p.m. last Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday.


TWO Friesian cows, valued together at 12,001), were stqlen from fields near a farm in I’aylhurne between 10 a.m. on Mon- d a y a n d 0 a . m . o n Tuesday.


Cows rustled


NFU chairman- fined for river pollution


THE chairman of the Lancashire branch of the National Farmers’ Union and his family were ordered to pay £2,697.28 in fines and costs, after pleading’ guilty to causing discharge of trade effluent into an unnamed tributary of the River Hodder.


heard that Mr Bryan Bris­ tol (58) and Mrs Jean Bris­ tol (GO), of Eastfield Drive, West Bradford, and their


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sons Mr Marlin Bristol (35), of Crawshaws Farm, Newton, and Mr Andrew Bristol (33), of Whittakers Farm, West Bradford, It a v e a f a r m i n g partnership. Mr Gary Smith, prose­


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cuting, said the National Rivers Authority received a complaint in April about foul-smelling water in a tributary near their farm in Newton. Witter samples later traced high levels of organic pollution Lo their slurry lagoon, the court heard. Mr Bill Greenwood, in


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mitigation, said that the Bristols, who are third generation farmers, bad been told last October they needed to replace Lhe lagoon and immediately sought advice from the NBA about introducing new system. From then until it was


Legion, organisations have given the competition their all, said Mrs Brown, from cleaning hedges and the bus shelter to re-paint­ ing swings and sand­ blasting and dipping the chains around thu green. M r s B r o w n, w h o s e


put into effect, the Bris­ tols emptied the lagoon daily, using a hired spreader, to prevent seep­ age, the court was told. Unfortunately, Mr Green­ wood said, there was excessive rainfall in March anil April, when the spreader also broke down for two days. 'The Bristols tire hard­


working, responsible farmers. They tire bitterly disappointed and regret that they find themselves in this court today,” said Mr Greenwood. “They had done their level best to prevent leakage.”


Excellent trade


AT Ciitheroc Auction Mart on Friday there were six in-calf and (id store cattle forward. There was a firm trade for


in cattle


calving cows and stores again found an excellent trade. Continental heifers made to


£170 (average £2(51), steers lo ii-loo (£224), Friesian steers to £405 (£22S), heifers to £2154 (£422), Hereford heifers lo £240, steers to £445, in-ealf cows to £‘120. At Friday’s sheep sale then*


(£15.94), Suffolk crosses to £2-1.50 (£22.17), half-bred lambs to 1*2(5.70 (£22.20). At the annual Chipping Sheep


Antique items


£3,000, from a farmhouse Sawley after sneaking


2-lin. gold chain with an antique fob and brown and green gemstones, a gold bain antique bracelet with a locket, and a gold


into the property. Items .alien included an antique


brooch with five ruby slimes. Mountain bike


father taught at Stony- hurst and whose parents ran the Bayley Arms and later the Shireburn Arms, remembers Hurst Green winning the competition twice in the l!)50s, when victors were chosen from within the circulation area of the former “Northern Daily Telegraph.” Since then, the village


A BLACK, yellow and red Townsend 18-speed moun­ tain bike, valued at £50,


was s to len from an unlocked garage at the


side of a house in Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowlnnd. between 7-30 a.m. and 1- 0 p.m. on Thursday.


lias been singled out in other sections of the com­ petition, but never for this most treasured of titles. Other Ribble Valley vil­


THIEVES stole jewel­ lery, valued in total at


THE curtain went up last night on Colder Pebbles production of “Toad of Toad Hall” at Downham Village Hall. The play has been


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produced and directed iiy a team of four ladies: Mrs Joyce Teas- dale, Mrs Doc Bottoms, Mrs Susan Harrison a n d M r s . M a v i s Crabtree. The part of Badger is


Case of handling stolen goods proved


THE. case against a Billington man, who


pin y e d b v Michael O’l la g an , Toad by Andrew llcslop, Ratty by Bob Clecvc and Mole by Jeff Mukinson. A few tickets for the


throe remaining perfor­ mances — Thursday


and Friday nights, and Saturday at 2 p.m. — can lie obtained from Mr I*. Tcasdalc (0251 23(il3(;).


lages recognised in Lan­ cashire's Best-Kept Vil­ lage Competition, which was sponsored by tile National and Provincial Building Society and had a record 107 entries, were Simonstone, which was highly commended in the large and most improved village class, and Ribches- ter, highly commended among the small villages. Two other local entries


Hit landlord when asked to leave pub


A CLITHEROE man was given 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and an offence of criminal damage.


were awarded certificates of merit: Sabden, highly commended in tile playing fields and sports grounds section, and the Edisford Bridge Hotel, Clitheroe, highly commended in the public liouse or i n n category.


were (101 lambs forward, includ­ ing horned wethers, with very good trade across tin* hoard. Horned wethers made to £20.20


Show and Sale, there were 1,120 mule gimmer lambs and SO Masham lambs forward. Top prices were disappointing, but averages for the bottom of the range prices were ahead of last year. The Champion Fen was from


Bequests total


W. .1. and I. France, of Chip­ ping, with mules making £-1? second place was II. Falmerand Sons (£10). First and second place for Masham lambs went t<; W. P. Ilrewer and Sons (£21.50 and £22.50). Mule lambs averaged £-17,


Masham lambs £24.50, mule shearlings £52.50 and horned shearlings .£24. In the primestock section


(O7.S0p). On Monday there were 7(1 c a t t le and 1.02K sheep


Friday, lambs made to 71.25p


forward. Tin* cattle trade was very firm, but there was a very flimsy lamb trade, which just matched Northern figures but was s l ig h t ly u n d e r th o se


known teacher of dramatic arts in the town, who lived in York Street, died in July, leaving estate valued a t £ 1 3 0,18 S g ro s s £12S,803 net. The bequests she made


A BEQUEST of £3,(101) from the estate of the late Miss Annis Watson lias been made to the parish church of St Mary Magda­ lene, Clitlieroe. Miss Watson, a well-


£9,400


ren David Vincent Leecy (23), of Standen Road, to pay £500.75 in costs and compensation for personal injury and a pair of spec­ tacles broken during the assault.


Planning in pipeline


PERMISSION for the erection of a bottling plant building at the Wcllsnrings Inn, Clitheroe Road, Salulen, is among the latest planning applications lodged with the nibble Valiev Coimcil’s Planning and Devel­ opment Committee (05211). •'Flu? plans request permission


total £9,400. Downham Institute receives £2,000 and £1,000 goes lo Clith­ eroe Royal Grammar School to provide a prize for the outstanding girl of the year. Miss Watson, who was a


nationally. Young bulls: Light made to


medium made lo 1 Kip (t02.72p), heavy averaged I07.50p, overall made lo 1 Ulp (I02.27p). Heifers: Light averaged lOOp,


medium made to 112p (lOl.SIp), heavv to I 1(1.50p (00.4(lp). overall to 1 Hl.odp (102.40p). First quality cows made U


N0.50p (7(1.77p). Lambs/Hoggs. Flue Mark


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125.50p (100.<S0p), medium te 12(1.50p (100.5lp). overall t< I2(1.50p (100.70p). Steers: Light averaged I05p,


dows (listed building apidica- tion) at 10 Terraco Row. Wlial- ley Road (0521). Newlon: Modification of


member of Soroptimist International of Clitheroe, lias left £500 to the organi­ sation. The same amount also goes to West Brad­ ford Methodist Chapel, the Clitheroe Old People’s Welfare Committee and the Friends of Clitheroe Hospital. The Save the Children


%L: Light made to «»i».«171: ((1(1.40])), standard to 72.51p (07.20p). medium to 71.00p ((57.(12p), heavv to (17.Slip ((>4.(l-lp). overall to 72.51p (07.25p). Yellow Mark 2H-4L: Light


Fund receives £1,000 and the Festivals of Speech and Drama at Blackburn and Burnley eaeli benefit by £200.


averaged 02.40]), standard made to 7(bl2p (0S.02p). medium to 75]» (00.02p), heavy to 07.27]) (05.51])), overall to 75]) (0S.02p). Ewes overall made to 20p


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Refused to move on


A CLITHEROE nuin was fined £00 and ordered to pay .£25 costs by Die town’s magistrates, after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly. M r s C h r i s t i a n a


Buchanan, prosecuting, said that Darren Leo Allen (21), of Kirktnoor Road, was the only person in a group of youths milling around Lowergate who refused to move on when


asked by police. Mr John Hmddsworth,


in mitigation, said that Allen, an electrician, had been enjoying a pleasant evening at the end of the working week when the incident occurred. "He took tile view that


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centre of Gisburn was bro­ ken into while the owner was attending a wedding. Items stolen between 2


A METALLIC green Mercedes parked in tile


•It) and 4-20 p.m. on Satin- day included a black leather gents’ wallet, Midland Bank gold card and cheque book and an Access card, all in the name of W. A. Edwards.


existing plans for one additional window in each kitchen ami each bathroom at Salisbury Hall Ram, Main Street (0522).


Treasure


WEST BRADFORD was the venue for Clitheroe Young Farmers’ annual treasure hunt, which was on foot. It began at the Three


Chew and Helen Barry devised the treasure hunt, w li i c h w a s g r c a l l y enjoyed. First prize was awarded to the team led by Jeff Weanlen. Next week there is to bo


a visit to Whalley Abbey. Those wishing to attend should moot in the car park opposite Clitlieroc Health Centre at 0-45 p.m. or'make their own way to the Abbey for 7 p.m.


Millstones car park and took in most areas of tile village, before returning lo the pul) for a supper of pie and peas. Club members Graham


ing at Pendle View. Primrose Lane (0510). (iurnge and conser­ vatory at 5 Church Lane (0522). Itiltmgton: Replacement win­


tion for th e e re ct io n of a detached two-storev dwelling at Plot No. 2. off Back Lane <05 KS). Mellor: Replacement dwell­


for a bottling plant nine metres long and a storeroom three metres long. The single-storey building, with a sloping mol. would be located at the rear of the inn, near the ear park. The hotel water supply is drawn from a nearby borehole. Other applications include: GriniMchm: Outline applica­


magistrates ordered Dar- also imposed, banning Loecy from the Swan and


In addition, the town’s An exclusion order was


Buchanan, prosecuting, said th a t Leecy had already been banned from


Royal Hotel for 12 months. Mrs C li r i s t i a n a


the poll because of past d i s t u r b a n c e s , w h e n


asked to leave, Leecy headbutted Mr Hutchin­ son and proceeded Lo punch him in the face and back of the bead, even­ tually knocking his glasses and him to the floor. At­ one point, Mr Hutchin­ son’s girlfriend came between them, but Leecy continued to hit and kick him, the court heard. Mr Stephen Barker, in


licensee Mr Michael Hut­ chinson saw him on the •emisos with friends. Shortly af te r being


mitigation, said that Looey had no excuse for the attack and acknowledged the seriousness of Hie


offence.Mr Barker added that Leecy had resumed a detoxification programme following the assault, hav­ ing come off a high dose of methadone very rapidly last year, which might have contributed to his behaviour. “He lias taken serious


second year of Downham and’ Twiston Harden Club was attended by Hi members and friends. The club committee was re­


elected, with one new mem­ ber. It was agreed that mem­ bership would remain at £5. but visitors' admission is to go up to £1. Mr Ray Sykes spoke about. >rganie ‘gardening, tea and


Organic produce Double welcome The firs t meeting of the


Clitheroe Methodist Circuit held a welcome service for two new ministers. The Rev. Brenda Leigh


On Thursday evening the


comes from Coventry. She look up her appointment on September 1st and will have particular responsibility for th e ch u rch e s a t Whalley, Waddington and West Brad­


b is c u i ts w e re s e rv ed and m em b e rs w e re g iv en th e chance to purchase produce from Mr Sykes. Raffle prizes were won by Lady Clitheroe, Mrs Hoar, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Hall. The next meeting will bo on


ford. The Rev. Andrew Scott is a


p ro b a tio n e r, s t ra ig h t from college, who will be responsi­ ble in particular for the Chat- burn church. Whalley Methodist Church


October 1st, at 7-20 p.m. in the village hall, where there will be a film show of past events in Downham over the y e a r s ami Kew H a rd en s . Everyone will be most wel­ come.


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its 27th birthday with a party at the village institute. President Mrs Doreen Hal-


In the spotlight Little Milton W1 celebrated


stops to prevent a recur­ rence of the agitated con­ ditions which were the r e a s o n b e li i n d t li i s offence,” Mr Barker said. Leecy has also boon


charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and handling stolen goods and chose trial by jury


crown court for the two o I 'f e n c o s . H e w a s remanded on bail while committal papers are prepared.


Stamp Club


A MEETING of Clitheroe Stump Club will be held on Tuesday, in the’ United Reformed Church Hall. Moor Lane, starting at 7-


30 p.iii.. Mr M. Phelan will give


an exhibition and talk on tile stamps and postal his­ tory of the Gulf Agencies. All members are asked to attend.


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he was doing nothing wrong and could see no reason why lie should be ordered to move on,” Mr Houldsworth said.


Door forced


THIEVES forced open the buck door of a house in Portfield Bar, Whalley, and made off with a Phi­ lips video recorder, valued at £250, between S-30 a.m. a n d 3 - 3 0 p . in . 1 a s t Wednesday.


shaw welcomed area leader Mrs H i lc e n H o ld en an d several visitors from Sabden \VL She thanked Mrs Abvyn Haycock and members for the lovely flower arrangements which decorated the room. Mrs Halshaw also congratu­


lated members on winnini' the preserves trophy at the Clith­ eroe Area Show for the 12th time. Guest speaker Mr ICdmond


Cambien e n t i t le d his ta lk “Theatrical Experiences” and told how lie first appeared in musical comedy at the King lame Hall before the war and that this sparked off a lifelong love of the theatre. He gave a wide-ranging


a n d , a t t im e s , h i la r io u s account of celebrities he has met or corresponded with, things that go wrong on the amateur stage and, on a more ser io u s note, his wartime experiences as a prisoner in Greece. Mrs Marian Fogg gave tlie vote of thanks. A buffet supper provided


by members was served and a birthday cake made by Mrs Christine Paintin was cut by Sab d en p r e s id e n t Mrs J . Bond. A f te rw a rd s , l ig h t ­ he ar ted p a r ty games were enjoyed. A competition for a show programme, was won by MrsJ. Peareey.


READ.


S] funds for th e p lay g ro u n d . *Ui, T ; ■ ,V -i T n aafftter church on Sunday. The


M appeal atlinete.1 a fulL house. ’ on- "-’1'1 l h “ V,I :W-' .l;1'1 7*1


stone Hotel, a Read versus Simonstone quiz night to raise funds for th e play g ro u n d


A PUMPKIN, bought by the Mayoress of Clitlieroe.Mrs Cliristcl McWilliam.at Clilheroe Garden Club’s Show, finally met its fate on Saturday. The prize-winning pumpkin was cut up, sliced and sold at a coffee morning


extremely well attended. There was a display of watercolour paintings by Elizabeth Foster and, for


hosted by the Mayoress in the Clitheroe Mayor’s Parlour. The event was held to raise funds for the Diabetics Society and was


those who were tempted to buy slices of the pumpkin, there were recipes for pumpkin pie and pumpkin wine available. Pictured with some of the visitors to the coffee morning are the Mayor


and Mayoress.


very dost; until the last two rounds, when Read pulled away to score a handsome vic­ tory. Read's team was corn- nosed of Clive Bennett. Adam F i r th , H a r ry Halford and Clifton Pollard. In the Simon­ stone team were Paul Clarke, Anne P ra t t . P e te r Roberts and Steve Bryce. The evening raised £172 for the appeal.


held in Rend Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs I). Stinger, Mrs .). Bailev. Gents — Mrs M. Pollard, Mrs G. A. Holden. The special prize was won by Mrs P. Larkin, .who was also MC.


All the aces Winners of the whist drive


with supporters from both vil­ lages. Two competing teams were


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event proved a great success and ladies


Nicholson, introduced th e * entertainer and thanks were ' e x p r e s s e d by Mr M a rk Thornber..


Cow trailer


AN I for Williams four- wheeled cow tra i le r , . valued at £600, was stolen from a farm building in West Bradford between 8 ’ p.m. on Monday and 11- < 30a.m. on Tuesday. The 1 vehicle has the registra- , tion number XCW 525V.


provided the meal. The vicar,


from th e church the Rev. Roland The


Profitable On Friday, a t the Simon­


was full for the occasion. The service was conducted by the superintendent minister, the Rev. .Jim Needham, and the a d d re s s was given by th e . chairman of the district, the ’ R ev . M ich a e l W e a r in g . : R e p r e s e n ta t iv e s of o th e r denominations were in atten­


dance. During the service, the new


ministers were formally wel­ comed by the senior circuit steward, Mr Paul Timson, and by Mr Gerald Hood on behalf of the Rihhle Valley Council • of Churches.


senior citizens’ drive, in .Whal­ ley, were: Ladies — Mrs M. Coltam. Mrs M. Delnurier, Mrs .!. Walmsley. Gents — Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs 12. Whitehead. Dominoes: Mrs 12. Horne and Mrs 12. Thomas- son. In sp ite of poor weather


conditions, members enjoyed their mystery trip to I .other- ton Hall. Their coach trip to Blackpool, on S e p tem b e r 22rd, will leave Whalley bus station at 5-20 p.m.


Guild begun the new season with a welcome from chair­ man Mrs Marjorie Whittaker, especially Mrs Ada Smithson, who was on a visit from Aust­ ralia. A f te r th e b u s in e s s , an


Welcome Whalley and District Trefoil


enjovable illustrated talk on the Holy Land was given by Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. Any ex-Guides or ladies


Abbey drive Whist winners at the Abbey


Raymond Wilson (23), of Biliington Gardens. £72 lor the offence, as well as an additional £280 for driving while disqualified and using ail uninsured motor vehicle. In addition. Wil­ son was ordered to pay £125 costs and disqualified for 18 months.


Buchanan, prosecuting, said C'litheroe police slopped Wilson in Great Harwood the morning after a video-cassette recorder had been stolen from Dugdale's Satellite. TV and Video shop, in Chatham Road. Clitheroe. Concealed beneath a


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pleaded not guilty to handling stolen goods, was found proved by Clitheroe magistrates. They fined Stephen item and was in the next


why or what for." lie simply awoke the


room when the man was arrested, he “didn’t know


following morning and set off in the car the other mail lmd driven to Clitli- eroe to return the vehicle to Groat Harwood, the court was told. At no point did Wilson


Jewellery haul


blanket in the vehicle Wil­ son was driving, police found the stolen item, the court heard. Mr Bernard Horne,


defending, said tha t although Wilson was stav­ ing at the same house in Ciitheroe as the man later dealt with for stealing the


THIEVES forced open the rear kitchen window of a house in Byland Close. Simonstone, and made off with £80 in cash and £300 worth of jewellery, includ­ ing a full sovereign set, a gold ring mount and an antique silver pocket watch with a white face, Roman numerals and sil­ ver ease. The incident occurred


between 8-20 and 11-50 p.m. on Thursday.


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realise there was a stolen item in the vehicle. Mr Horne said.


interested in supporting the Guide movement would be v e ry welcome Lo jo in the- meetings, held in Wnalley on the f i r s t Tu e sd ay of each m o n th . D e t a i l s c a n be obtained from Mrs S. Ireland (0254 S22225).


PENDLETON


with magic tricks and songs at a ploughman’s lunch organised ' by All Saints’ Church, Pen d -.


Magical Reg Rainbow entertained


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