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‘ Call’s Head Hotel, Wor- in the Ribble Valley, but. • ston, was packed with all 'th e usual excitement.


; set to raise £2,000 for local charities. 1 The fun day, held at the figure to almost everyone


the secrets behind the fifth successful year of • the Mayor of Worston’s Fun Day, which looks


; FINE weather and an excellent turnout were ■


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\ Highlights of the event ' included a falconry display by Mi- IJob Poole and can- can dancing by pupils of


< In attendance were the C Ribble Valley Mayor and ‘ Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs •John Travis, and the ’De p u t y M a y o r a n d Mayoress of Clitheroe,


.. ners of the Grande draw were annou The first prize of a


' Coun. and Mrs Patrick , Shepherd. During the event


. weekend in Paris went to ■ Ian Dawes. The second, of 1 assorted European wines, ,'■


. < the Sham Mayor of Wor- \ ston, following a year in J office — and passed on the


t and the third prize, a y European candlelit dinner, (■was wo n b y S . i Hutchinson. * Mrs Pat Hall retired as


■ went to Maria Simpson


•A much coveted gown and * chain to the new mayor, a f- man whose face is usually hidden well behind the


pher had to be coaxed into ,1 x-J-.v a ' accepting the mayoral role, as he sticks to a policy of keeping his own name and photograph out of the news. But the appointing committee unanimously decided that his services to the Ribble Valley made him a perfect candidate for the position. Mr Barry is a freelance


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Torchlight fun is certain to light up the streets


CLITHEROE’S famous torchlight procession is here again — and Saturday’s flaming spectacle promises to be a magnet to thousands of


Clitheroe’s Norman Castle keep, it is certain to enhance the town’s repu­ tation for knowing how to do things in style. The hard-working com­


fun seekers from miles around. Against the backdrop of


by Sheila Nixon


mittee, which has been planning the event for months, has lined up thou­ sands of torch bearers, 100 ba torchlit floats and seven


going to be a fantastic spectacle,” said one of the principal organisers, Mr Peter Moore. “The hope is that there will be thou­ sands of people in the pro­ cession and thousands watching.” It is billed as Clithcroc’s


the biggest and most expensive fireworks dis­ play ever staged by local torchlight organisers. “Make no mistake, it’s


nds. It will be rounded off by


scheduled to start when the procession reaches the end of the route, between 10 and 10-30 p.m. Organisers say the fire­


works will be set off from the north and east sides of the keep and the best places for viewing will be between Railway View, C h a tb u rn Road and Waterloo Road. Festival Fireworks, of


Castle Street, Market Place, York Street, Well Terrace, Waddington Road, Railway View Road, Station Road, Bawdlands, Edisford Road and Seedall Avenue, where it will disperse. ■


Chance to improve driving


20th torchlight procession. The last one was in 1S1S0 to mark the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations and this year’s marks the doth anniversary year of the Queen’s accession to the throne.Crowds arc expected to line the entire route as the procession — it is so long that it may meet itself coming back, say organ­ isers — sets off from Chat- burn Road at 8 p.m. for a tour of most of the main streets in the town centre, as the map shows. The grand fireworks


display will be centred on the Castle keep and is


Sham Mayor’s fun day raises £2,000 for charity


Essex, will be putting on the show and will treat the Clitheroe crowds to simi­ lar sights seen at the pres­ tigious Monaco Interna­ tional Fireworks Display, in Monaco last month. There will be Roman can­ dles, rockets, shell bursts, magnesium flares and fire crackers, the display end­ ing with a magnificent set


led by Clithcroe Torch­ light Queen Mrs June Johnson, of Woone Lane, who was born during the Queen’s year of accession, and was selected for the role for her sense of humour. It starts in Chatburn


piece of the Queen. The procession will be


Road beyond the junction with Princess Avenue and passes along Waterli Road, Duck S t re e t , Lowergate, Highfield


Road, Queensway, Whal- ley Road, Moor Lane,


Forbidden Britain


RIBBLE VALLEY ram­ blers are invited to take part in a day of action, entitled “Forbidden Brit­ ain Day."


are taking part in a series of events to highlight problems for walkers in the countryside.


Ramblers nationwide


Valley, a walk will start from Langden Brook, in the Trough of Bowland, and continue to Langden Castle, where national group chairman Dr Geoff Eastwood will address ramblers.


On Sunday in the Ribble


commented: “The Ram­ blers Association has S8,000 members and has been negotiating for access Lo the moorland of the Forest of Bowland for more than 20 years.”


A ramblers’ spokesman / /


ble Valley. It was he who uncovered the story of the Sham Mayor when he was researching the history of the area several years ago. He explained: “In the


d scenes, “Advertiser and l Times” photographer Mr r, John Harry.


familiar out after a few years.”


1850s, the regulars of the CalPs Head got together and decided that if Clith­ eroe could have a mayor and all the trimmings, then so could Worston. So a ‘mayor’ of Worston was appointed, but it fizzled


was uncovered, it cap­ tured the imagination of Mr John Davis, at the Calf’s Head, and in 1088 the first fun day was held, with Mr Neil Bray, then managing director of East Lancs Newspapers, as the first Sham Mayor. As the fifth mayor, Mr


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Clithoronians and he looks forward to fulfilling his mayoral duties as effec­ tively as his predecessors.


Barry will certainly be fol­ lowing a line of eminent


day express their thanks to all the companies who supported the event: Clitheroe Travel, Travel- scene, Advertising Solu­ tions, Byrne’s Wines, Brown’s Ristro, GB Paper


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Villages want new postcode


RESIDENTS of eight Ribble Valley villages may change postcodes without even moving house in the not so distant future, if a request from Sabden Parish Council receives the stamp


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to exchange their BBS postcode for a BB7 one to improve mail delivery, members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Parish Council Liaison Commit­ tee heard. They were also told that


of approval. 1'arish councillors want


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“ A honeymoon in Madeira followed the wedding of Duncan-Andrew Jackson and Julie Elizabeth Aspm,


at St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford. The bridegroom, a company director, is the only son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Jackson, of I own Hall


Smiare, Great Harwood. The bride who works for Trutex, is the youngest


satin off-the-shonlder gown with short puffed sleeves, •m embroidered bodice and a bow at the back. Her veil was held in place by a headdress ol peach and ivory roses, gypsophila and ivy and she carried a shower'bouquet of lilies, peach and ivory roses,


Given awav bv her lather, the bride wore an ivory , , .,


' Thev wore ballerina-length dresses of peach and ivory stripes, with large bows at the back, peach rosJs on the shoulders and short puffed sleeves. Their headdresses matched the bride’s. Miss Rachael Wil­ son carried a posy of fresh flowers and the others had


orchids, irvpsophila and eiieallyptus. " i n attendance were the bride s nieces, Miss Rachael Wilson and Miss Samantha Wilson, and the bridegroom’s niece, Miss Claire Dugdale.


John Wilson and Mr John Dugdjde. The ceremony, accompanied by organist Miss Elsie was performed by the Rev. Alan Bailey and reception-at the Spread Eagle Hotel,


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■ The couple are to live in Whalley. Photograph: David Simmons, Glithcioo.


baskets of fresh flowers. Best man was Mr Ian Larkin and ushers were Mr


daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Aspin. of Grindleton Road, West Bradford.


the change would mean a BB7 postcode for Hurst Green, Stonyhurst, Bil- lington, Whalley, Barrow, Wiswell and Mellor. Conn. Eileen Lowe (Sabden) said mail cur-


Visit to Canada


CLITHEROE Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild members were t r a n ­ sported to Canada when speaker Mrs Greta Muir, of Grindleton, told them of her fourth visit to the country. Mrs Moir related how,


after visiting friends in Toronto, she fulfilled a lifelong ambition by trav­ elling through the Prairies to Vancouver by coach. Members thoroughly


rently arrived in these vil­ lages from Preston via Blackburn and Clitheroe, rather than being routed directly from Preston to Clitheroe. Parish councillors in


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MOTORISTS in the Rib­ ble Valley are being invited to improve their driving at a special course being run by Blackburn Ar e a Road S a f e t y Association.


to appeal to all drivers and includes classes on skid­ ding, motorway driving and general safety.


The course is designed


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the Marsden Building Society and Mr John Davis and his wife Pam, proprie­ tors of the CalFs Head.


gang” — Mr Barry flanked by Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Travis (left) and Clitheroe deputy Mayor Coun. Shepherd.


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TWO covered tennis courts are to be built adja­ cent to the Swimming Baths in Edisford Road, Cl i theroe, fol lowing approval of amended plans by the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning and Development Committee. Committee members


Ribble Valley representa­ tive on the East Lanca­ shire Post Office Advisory Committee, has taken the matter up with the Black­ burn Sorting Office, which is to make inquiries with the National Postcode Centre at Shrewsbury. Mr Bracewell said if the


Sabden believe the change would mean faster deli­ very, as well as lower house and car insurance premiums, Coun. Lowe said. Mr Eric Bracewell, the


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balked initially at the most recent proposal, which shows a differently con structed tennis court and more permanent building than outlined in the origi­ nal plans. The new plans also indicate a slightly taller building that is shorter in length than first proposed. Coun. John McGowan


(Clitheroe) questioned the different size, more per­ manent structure and the change from a dome­ shaped to an apex roof. Coun. Dorothy Pearson


enjoyed the talk, learning of tlie flora and fauna and the customs of the many friends she made during the journey. The chairman was Mrs


M. C h r is ty and the speaker was thanked by Mrs Buckley.


(W ha 11e y ), said s h e thought people would not mind any inconvenience a s so c ia ted wi th the change, such as changing their letterheads, if they received a better service. “ If it meant our post


national centre responded positively, a census would be carried out to deter­ mine the views of resi­ dents in other villages affected. Coun. Margaret Kelly


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(Slai(iburn) applauded the proposal, on the grounds that tennis courts will complete the range of sports facilities available. “The applicant has come


Fiesta taken


THIEVES stole a silver Ford Fiesta, valued at £1,000, from outside a


house in Parker Terrace Gi sburn, last week,


went merely to Clitheroe, I think that would be an improvement,” she said. “If it would result in an' improved postal service, I’m sure people would support it.”


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