Chtkeroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified)


A sense of humour is feature of talk


THERE was a double bill at the meeting of Clitheroe Probus Club — a talk by Mrs Benita Moore on Lan­ cashire traditional life, fol­


lowed by th e c lu b ’s autumn lunch. . Mrs Moore’s talk con­


sisted of a series of cameos which illustrated life in the county at the turn of the century. The picture which emerged was of iso­ lated but self-sufficient agricultural and textile communities, in which life was hard but people had tenacity, thrift and a sense of humour. The speaker illustrated


Storm brews over


threat to town’s ancient market


A STORM is brewing over proposed Government legislation which could threaten Clitheroe Market.


lo rs h e a rd th a t th e one already posed by Sun- Government is proposing day markets operating on to abolish ancient legisla- the fringe of the borough, tion which protects mar- Previous legislation nad kets from direct competi- protected ancient mar-


Ribble Valley council- traders came on top of the


tion from others wanting kets, such as Clitheroe, to set up within a six-and- from others setting up two-thirds-mile radius of nearby on'the same traa-


their site.


these characteristics with numerous stories gleaned from her interviews with local people. She told of the lady who sold small amounts of goods from her home for .‘14 years until she could afford to buy a shop and of a family who left the deceased grandfather in a cold room over the Christmas period because it was cheaper to call in the undertaker later. The speakers’ stories


the “strongest objections” there could be serious to the proposals, which financial implications for seek to abolish the ancient' the council, as Clitheroe right to object to the Market produced a £69,000 establishment of new mar- income each year for the kets within this radius. Their objections will be


They decided to make He pointed out that ing days. authority.


added to a growing chorus of opposition by local auth- o r i t i e s th ro u g h o u t Lancashire. The decision came at a


ENTWISTLE — HUDSON


were frequently spoken in broad dialect and a casual passer-by may well have imagined being in a for­ eign country. Mrs Moore has had several books pub­ lished and one in dialect has been presented to the Pope. Mr Jim Parker thanked


th e s p e a k e r , w h o adjourned with many of the audience to Eaves Hall County Club, West Brad­ ford, for a buffet lunch. At the meeting a week


tomorrow, at 10-45 a.m., Mr K. Geddes will give an illustrated talk on Hong Kong.


Reaching rural parts


SPORTS and arts in rural parts reached every cor­


ner of the Kibble Valley this summer, a meeting of the borough council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee heard. Councillors were told


Mellor, Sabden, Wadding- ton, Read, Chatburn, Slaidburn and Biliington were well attended. ‘’" Councillors also heard that that two volunteers from the Community Sports Leaders Award had a s s is te d on the scheme. “ These v o lu n te e rs


that the scheme proved hugely successful, with ski-ing, soccer and theatre schools proving particu­ larly popular. Rural activity days in


ble Valley Council gar­ dener, whose spare time sound impressions have been broadcast around the world, is the son of Mrs J. Entwistle, of Linden Drive, and the late Mr Ian Entwistle. The bride is the daugh­


Clitheroe sound impres­ sionist Simon Entwistle married his biggest fan, Pamela Hudson, during a ceremony at St Helen’s Church, Waddington. The bridegroom, a Rib-


ter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Kinder, of Grafton Street, Clitheroe. Given away by her


dupion gown with a bodice and sleeves of ivory corded lace. Her head­ dress featured pearls and lace with lace tails at the back and she carried a hand-tied bouquet of iris, gynsophila and freesia. B r id e sm a id s were


father, the bride wore an ivory three-quarter length


burn. The couple are to live in Wilson Street, after a hon­


Downham Road, Chat-


eymoon in Majorca. Photograph: Raymond


Greenwood, Clitheroe.


(Clitheroe) said that if other markets set up on the edge of the town on the same trading days, then the council’s policy of keeping the main shopping facilities in the town centre would be "thrown into chaos.”


Coun. Howel Jones


(Slaidburn) said they should do everything in their power to stop rival markets from setting up outside the town centre.


Coun. Dorothy Pearson Player retains trophy


meeting of the council’s Environmental and Social Services Committee, when the director of environ­ mental services, Mr David Morris, explained that Clitheroe market traders had already held meetings to raise objections to the proposal. He pointed out that this new threat for market


A MEMBER of Clitheroe Chess Club has retained the East Lancashire Chess Trophy. Denis Nicholson received tne award for the most


successful East Lancashire player, after coming second at the 11th Burnley Chess Congress. He clinched the victory with a creditable score of five wins out of six. Nearly 100 players competed in three different cate­


gories at the congress, where Brendan Brown also represented Clitheroe, with a good score of three wins


out of six. Clitheroe Chess Club meets on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m.,


in the Catholic Social Centre. Anyone is welcome to attend. For further details, contact secretary Mr Peter Ryan (Clitheroe 25721).


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 7th, 1993 11


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Joan Roberts. Best man was Mr Dylan


maids' flowers, as well as the floral decorations in the church, were arranged by Sarah Robinson and


Wendy H udson, t he bride’s daughter, and Prances Entwistle, the b r id e g ro om ’s n i e c e Wendy wore a three-quar­ ter length satin dress of pale blue, with floral accessories, and Prances had a three-quarter length floral gown with pale blue accessories. The bride's and brides­


Casewell and ushers were Mr Stuart Hudson and Mr Andrew Entwistle. The ceremony was con­


gained invaluable, practi­ cal experience of sports leadership, while also assisting their commu­ nity,” commented chief en g in ee r M r G r a h am Jagger.


N E W T R IA L


A CASE against Tarmac Roadstone Ltd has been adjourned and a new trial ordered. Tarmac is charged with


ducted by the Rev. Alan Bailey. Organist was Mr Donaid Hartley. A reception followed at Greendale Restaurant,


Specialist in lung cancer


AT the meeting of Clith­ eroe Lady Farmers’ NFU


causing trade efiluent to be discharged from Chat- burn’s Bankfield Quarry into Pimlico Brook. The National Rivers


social section, held in Downham Village Hall, p re s id en t Mrs Hilda Makinson welcomed 45 members and friends. The speaker. Dr Ray­


Authority is prosecuting th e f irm, which has pleaded not guilty to the offence, under the 1!)!)1 Water Resources Act. Clitheroe magistrates


adjourned the case on Wednesday and d is ­ charged the Bench. A new trial will take place on November 17th.


C D p la y e r


A HITACHI portable s te re o compact disc


£1,100, were taken from a flat in Clitheroe Road, Whalley. The camcorder model number was 705.


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layer, valued at £155, and ony camcorder with accessories, valued at


mond Donnelly, a lung cancer specialist in Liver­ pool, told how the illness was being dealt with, especially among young people. He was thanked b y M r s N a n c y Cornthwaite. A f te r the business


meeting, a supper of tea and scones was served by the committee. The prize for the draw was donated by Mrs June Schofield and won by Mrs Angela Smith. The annual harvest


social dance was held recently at Mytton Fold F a rm h o u s e H o te l . Langho. After a buffet supper, dancing took place to the Hunters’ Band, of Carlisle. Proceeds from the event, attended by 10!) members and guests, were for charity.


Honours equal in exciting match


reduced the deficit when he won an interesting cut and thrust encounter on


2-0 down, as Alex Rajski, on board five, was finally overpowered after a long battle with a much higher graded opponent. D en n is N ich o lso n


badly for Clitheroe, with Eric Mansfield losing his board one game quickly to an opening trap in the Najdorf variation of the Sicilian defence. The next game to finish resulted in Clitheroe going


some good players, who have moved from other league clubs, and their playing strength is, in fact, greater than Clith- eroe’s in terms of individ­ ual grading ratings. The match began very


THE Clitheroe “A” chess team played its second game of the new season at home against league newcomers the “Crusaders,” of Blackburn. The visiting team has


another exciting game, where a powerful attack from a Crusader required careful defence, before a level position was achieved and draw agreed. The result was 2Vi-2M! and Clitheroe gained another point.


board four. John Smith played an excellent game on board two and duly built up a considerable advantage, which finally forced his opponent’s resignation, so once again the result hung on the out- come of Brian C a r r ’s game. This proved to be


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