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LATEST additions to the stock at Clitheroe Library include:


at the Whistle Stop cafe” — Fannie Flagg. As 80- year-old Cleo Thread- goode tells Evelyn Couch about her life, she escapes the Rose Terrace Nursing Home and returns in her mind to Whistle Stop, Ala­ bama, in the ’30s, where there was good food, love and even an occasional murder. An entertaining comic novel now made into a major film.


‘Fried green tomatoes


Simon Gandolfi. A story of murder, greed and betrayal set against a background of dives at night in shark-infested waters and underwater e a r th q u a k e s in th e Caribbean.


1994.” Lively descriptions of over 400 of the world’s top resorts. Gives details of the facilities available and the character of each place, plus a summary of the strengths and weak­ nesses of each one.


‘Good ski-ing guide


— David Taylor. An ac­ tion-packed account of the life of one of the world’s top international zoo vets.


The patient elephant” ‘G o ld en w eb ” — Chalks up a success


A CLITHEROE barmaid has pulled herself a star prize in the regional finals of a national chalkboarding competition.


in European food studies at the University of Humber­ side, dusted off local opposition in the annual competi­ tion with her etching of two tipplers and slogan. In her spare time Melanie, a former pupil of Westh- olme School, Blackburn, enjoys cake decorating.


Whitbread In n s ’ Chalkboarder of the Year competition. Melanie (left), who recently started a degree course


Melanie Byrne, of Park Avenue, who works at the Bridge Inn, chalked up a radio-cassette player in the


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noticeboards resulted in a phone call from a Huncoat woman who knew of a pos­ sible trainer. Enter former police dog handler Mr Tony Jackson, who also runs dog obedience classes at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Thursday nights. More le a f le t s and


announcements were posted across East Lanca­ shire and suddenly 20 peo­ ple and their pets are con­ verging on Drake House


— border collies, a cocker spaniel, a Bichon Frisee — and there are dogs rescued


Stables every Friday for a dogs’ night out. There are pedigree dogs


Jackson gave those assem­ bled a light-hearted word of advice before getting down to agility work: “The idea is to have a


from the RSPCA. There is even one, appropriately named Rambler, who was found on a walk. On a recent Friday, Mr


the group is Mr Alistair Johnson, of Whalley, and his athletic two-year-old dog, Casper. The pair have been excelling at agility in Leyland since May, but found there was no outlet for jumping, tun­ n e l lin g and weaving locally. Inquiries on veterinary


evidence that the infant Clitheroe and District Dog Agility Club is thriving. The inspiration behind


cut the same musical mus­ tard as cuddly toys in “When the Teddy Bears have their Picnic,” the Drake House arena could have provided a paw of inspiration. The scene is full-proof


sation hits — it is dog party time. Had man’s best friend


are deceiving. For just inside the indoor arena, there is light. Within moments of entering, ani­ mal lover or not, the reali­


their cars with' fur-clad companions and making their way along the dark and winding roads beyond Clitheroe. Finally, their windows well fogged from the hot breath of canine passengers, they arrive in the barnyard of a West Bradford riding stable. The cold and shadows


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her husband, Martin, had come from Clayton-le- Moors with their four- year-old springer spaniel Jake. On his first night, Jake, who had previously only attended obedience c l a s s e s , j u m p e d admirably. But he rushed into a


bit of fun. It’s not serious. If you are having fun, then the dog will have fun and you will be surprised what the dog will do for you. Be a fool. If you do, your dog will have a whale of a time.” Mrs Claire Rothwell and


residents who are forgoing pubs for the sake of their pets and a barking good time. They are bundling into


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riday nights have ta k e n on new meaning for a group of Ribble Valley


OUR p h o to ­ graphs show (left) Alistair Johnson and Casper meet­ ing the tyre c h a l l e n g e , (below) Martin Dugdale and Bracken jump­ ing and (bot- group


their pets


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and Sarah Cort, of Sab- den, both also 10, galloped


backyard of their Langho home. Another young enthusi­ ast was Ribblesdale High


was there with the smal­ lest dog of the group — Fidge — who had received preliminary tuition from his devoted owner in the


around the course with their respective pals, Bess and Candy. Lindsay Aspden (11)


Clitheroe, enjoyed a simi­ lar level of success with Bracken, a one-year-old bearded collie belonging to his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Brian Petty. He had been to all the previous sessions and was one of several youngsters keen on a night out with their dogs. Kelly Lawson, of Read,


straw bale tunnel only to run out the same way and greeted the seesaw and ramp obstacles with hesi­ tation. Still, the family was obviously having fun. Martin Dugdale (10), of


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wanted to do for a long time. I just wanted to do it for fun. Hopefully, it will be a club to suit everybody — good and just ordinary. We will never turn people


secretary Mrs Liz Ball, with her springer spaniel Betsy. “I t ’s something I ’ve


Mrs Jean Brown, with her 15-month-old cocker span­ iel Sally, and membership'


from Haslingden, Hun­ coat, Hapton and Darwen. Besides Mr Johnson, com­ mittee members present included Barrow residents


School pupil Andrew Kent (15), of Clitheroe, who was taking his border collie Merlin through the agility paces as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award. Others had travelled


came 22nd against 125 competitors in his first agility competition, is equally keen to emphasise that anyone is welcome to come along and give the club a try.


away,” said Mrs Brown.’ Mr Johnson, whose dog


enough to learn and agile enough to jump,” he said. 44 A; \o\, o t poo -pW \X\Vrt\t v ia


“Any dog at all is eligi­ ble, as long as it’s young


are looking for super dogs. What we want is for peo­ ple to come and have fun with their dogs.” By the signs of it, they


are doing just that. Bar­ ring snow and broken defrosters, winter should be quite a picnic for lucky Ribble Valley dogs.


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hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his :every sermon I preach and every mes- mincl wonderfully.


THE days of a friend of mine were num­ bered and he sensed, after his doctor’s verdict, that each additional day was a bonus. He lived each day as his possible last one. Smiling, my friend quoted the well remembered words of Samuel John­ son: “When a man knows that he is to be


for yet another day, but, having regard to the rapidly approaching end, am now ready to go at any time.” He died three days later.


He said: “Each morning I thank God


live the rest of their days with a greater smile and an exclamation — “pink pills! depth of appreciation and peace of mind.


short time left begin to consider more intensely the quality of their lives. Hav­ ing faced up to their fear of death, they


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that the key to life is being able to come to terms with the prospect of death. Those who know that they have only a


Philosophers have long maintained


people who, because of their age, are aware that they have little time left and that one of the coming days will be their last, unless they live to a very old age, which few of us do. In my own case, it occurs to me that


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sage I write is important because it may be my last one and the last opportunity to witness or help.


in our lives. It will be a great time of revelation and adventure. We are all apt to wonder) what is in store for us in after days. I can imagine my mother welcoming me on the other side, with a


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she was ready to go any time and then I would be amused if her agitation showed when her prescription lacked the usual pink pills. Ready to go, but not just yet! . Death is the ultimate new experience


My old mother used to assure me that Of course,. the same applies to older


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