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ABTA 11838 1 Top songwriter asked to help with ‘Blondel’


A LOCAL o p e r a t ic g ro u p h a s a sk e d so ngw ri te r Tim Rice i f he will pen a few new lines specially fo r its for thcoming p r o d u c t i o n o f h i s h i t m u s i c a l ,


“B londel.” Calderstones Revue and Dramatic Society,


which is staging the show in May, says that one of the songs is a comic sideswipe at Margaret Thatcher, who was Prime Minister when the show was running in the West End. The society has written to Tim Rice to ask if he will write an alternative version about John Major — and


is still awaiting his reply. Meanwhile, the group has bowed to public


Dilemma over abuse on


rugby pitch


AN em e rg e n cy m e e t in g is to ta k e place between sports officials and borough council­ lors in an a ttem pt to quell the rising row over dog fouling and rights of way on the town’s - :h.


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A FORMER fitter at Cas­ tle Cement has gained a Bachelor of Education degree from the Univer­ sity of Huddersfield. Michael Angelo Longhi


cil’s Recreation and Lei­ sure Committee heard that rugby officials have threatened to ban Clith­ eroe Rugby Club from playing unless the pitch is cleaned up. The club, which uses


demand in its choice of “Blondel,” which was a huge box-office hit when first staged by the


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society eight years ago. “Since then many members of the general


public have asked when the society was going to Eresent it again,” said , press officer Mr Terry


Cliff Richard of his day, who goes in search- of Richard the Lionheart — after his capture by the Duke of Austria, during the Crusades — and the dastardly attempt of his brother, Prince John, to have the King killed. The story is told by four hilarious monks, who


lilworth. The plot centres on the minstrel, Blondel, the


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at the same time. Blondel is accompanied by his backing group


of six female “Blondettes,” (the Supremes of their day) and his strong-willed fiance, so there is plenty of scope for young adults. Said Mr Dilworth: “Anyone interested jn hav­


ing a step into amateur dramatics, tie it as a Blondette, monk, principal or chorus member, should go along to the hospital theatre at 7-30 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays. We won’t ask you to sing on your own, unless you wish to, but we will make you feel welcome. “If you’ve ever been to a show and thought, ‘I


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land off Littlemoor Road, has experienced increasing levels of vandalism and theft to its clubhouse and fouling, by dogs and horses, to its pitch. The litany of abuse includes the smashing of nine win­ dows since November and. numerous a ttem p te d break-ins. In an attempt to stop


the nuisance, a gap in the land’s perimeter fence was sealed off, but the move may have violated a public right of way, the meeting


heard. Coun. Stephen Holt


(35), formerly of Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, joined Castle Cement as an apprentice at the age of 16.


change, he is now taking up a teaching post at Audenshaw Grammar


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(Clitheroe) said: “I think it is a shame that our rugby club, which is doing so well, is faced with this problem, but I have also received complaints from several residents, whose


children are having to walk the long way round to get to the play area.” He continued: “I really


don’t know the answer to this one. The rugby club is clearly an asset to the town, but residents’ rights cannot be violated in this


attend a meeting of rugby club officials, borough councillors, Littlemoor Road residents and the borough’s chief legal officer, Mr Paul Timson, in an attempt to solve the problem.


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Holt agreed to C i n e m a


“SNEAKERS,” starring Robert Redford, is show.- ing at the Civic Hall Cin­ ema, C li th e ro e , from tomorrow until Thursday, with performances at 7-30


Permission to drive on the


footpath AN application from a dis­ abled Clitheroe resident to d r iv e on a fo o tp a th between Edisford Road and his house has been given the green light by members of Ribble valley C o u n c i l ’ s H o u s in g


Committee. P e rm is s io n , which


I that the applicant pay for the scheme and that plan­ ning permision is given, as well as consent from the county council to drive over the footpath. The scheme involves


would allow him to park beside his house, was granted on the condition


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IT was prize time recently for the four lucky winners in our Christmas town crier colour­


ing competition.


Sarah Walmsley (10), of Warwick Drive, Chtheroe, who is a pupil of Pendle Junior School, won a teddy


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bearDeborah McGowan (4), of Whitewell Drive, Clith­ eroe, a pupil at Edisford County Primary School,


Central Avenue, Clitheroe, won him a sweat shirt. Andrew is a pupil at Edisford County Primal y


The entry sent in by Andrew Cornish (9), ol , School.


with our young prizewinners and their entries, from the left, Sarah, Deborah, Robert and Andrew.


Clitheroe Town Crier Roland Hailwood is pictured ......... . . . . ,


positioning low kerbs at two points on the cres­ cent-shaped footpath off Edisford Road. The council heard that


the applicant was regis­ te red disabled' and at tim e s had d if f ic u l ty walking. Members were told that


l from his house and that, during the past four years, the vehicle had been hit several times by passing traffic.


he currently had to park his ear about 20 yards


Lots to view at libraries


LOCAL libraries are stag­ ing a whole series of dis­ plays and exhibitions this


month. Currently on show at


p.m. It comes from the direc­


tors of the box-office hit “Field of Dreams” and the a l l - s t a r lin e -u p also includes Dan Aykroyd, Ben K in g s ley , Mary McDonnell, River Phoe­ nix, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn.


Clitheroe Library until January 30th are a display - f minerals by David Moulding, an exhibition of decorated eggs by Mrs F. Wilcox, of Barrow, and an exhibition of embroidery by H a l fp e n n y ’s , of Ciitheroe. A a local history display


D r i v e r w a s o v e r t h e l i m i t a f t e r p i n t o f c i d e r


A WOMAN who went to Tesco, after drinking a pint of cider while making supper for her husband, was over the legal alcohol limit for driving, Chtheroe


magistrates heard.


Bradford, who pleaded guilty, was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £400 and ordered to pay


Susan Brierley (49), of Scar Head Cottage, West , „ , ,


£25 costs Miss Margaret Duckworth, prosecuting, said the


defendant was in the car park of Tesco when a police officer smelled intoxicants on her breath. A breath test revealed she had 41 micrograms of alco­


hol in 100ml of breath. Mr Stephen Barker, in mitigation, said his client


drunk the cider while cooking. When she realised she needed some ingredients,


saying the card had been reported stolen. After she had proved ownership, the officer said he smelled alcohol on her breath, Mr Barker said.


On her way out, a police officer stopped her, . , , ,


by Ann Stokes, of Dar- wen, will be on view until February 2nd. An exhibition of welfare


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rights termed “The bene­ fits maze” currently show­ ing at Whalley Library will switch venue next


ture called “Discovering the Settle-Carlisle Rail­


way” will be given at Clitheroe Library next Monday by John Shaw. The lecture begins at 7-30 p.m. and tickets cost £1.


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A CLITHEROE family’s love of collies has led to the establishment of a local branch of “Collie Rescue.”


old daughter Gemma have two collies, Purdy (8) and Jessica (18 months).


The family is to be responsible for abandoned collies in. an area stretching from Clitheroe, Burn­


Mr Peter Dowden, his wife Michelle and nme-year- . . . .


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and rosettes.


Tories under attack for supporting


council rents rise


CONSERVATIVE members of Ribble Valley Councirs Housing Com­ mittee have been criticised for supporting a five per cent increase in re n t for council houses during the next fiscal year.


Bert Jones (Clitheroe) boroughs /' Coun. Bill increases at three per voted against the motion Fleming (Billington) said. cent.


to increase weekly rents “It would be imprudent to “It seems a bit of a non- j ny £1.62 per dwelling, do anything other than sense that, if we are try- , while four Liberal Dem- accept the recommenda- ing to bring the cost ot liv- corats abstained.


Labour member Coun. lower here than in other asked to keep wage '


was based on Government improving properties we penalise us, he said, guidelines recommending have.”


a five per cent increase.


... While Conservative mf n°™ e l lo i /e eL e d h is ™omes.” councillors expressed an • t


interest in keeping rents ^


p min Charles Wark- houses are usually on low .


The successful motion we can plough this into Government is going to “Most people in these ;


tion, knowing full well that ing down for people, the


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I Government had criticised Ribble Valley are really on advance and renovation I the borough for failing to to a jolly good thing,” he grant charges by the same I follow guidelines last year said. “It's a five per cent amount. whpn rents were raised bv increase from a very low Instead, the committee


down thev were told the “Council tenants in the motion to raise housing . , posed an unsuccessful


1 ^ figure 1 e s^ th a n that base. If we ignore the agreed to increase these recommended


Some expressed concern we’re going to lose out to increase service or that failure to adhere to anyway.’


“Rents certainly are employees were being Committee tor approval. .7


Government guidelines, by three per cent, but not heating charges in council


them now could jeopardise Coun. Jones questioned properties, future Housing Invest- how a five p e r c en t The.recommendations ment Programme (HIP) increase could be justified have been forwarded to allocations.


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when they decided to get Jessica for showing. Gemma, a pupil at St James’s CE School, Clith­ eroe, accompanied her mother to shows with the collies and they have since won a number of trophies


had been ill the week prior to the incident and had been eating very little as a result. On the evening in question she had been feeling better and had


she drove to Tesco, where she first tried to pay for her groceries with a credit card that was rejected, the court heard.


received a soft toy, while Robert Kent (5), of Hay- hurst Street, Clitheroe, who attends Brookside Pri­ mary School, is now the proud owner of a designer rucksack and cap.


IWINNERS of the duplicate 1 game at Clitheroe Bridge Club


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on Wednesday were Col. Jeffery and Mr Renton, Mr Garner and Mr Holden, Mr Spencer and Mrs Millington.At one table, alter east had opened one diamond and south had passed, west chose to respond three diamonds. The t normal response, of course, is


two clubs, but as he had only dwo cards in each major suit he necided to make it difficult for t orth to enter the bidding and


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west played low, and north won a ith the queen. He switched to t heart, which east took with


was' then played and covered with the king and the ace and a t further round of trumps cleared


he ace. The queen of diamonds


clubs, which was covered by the ace and ruffed by east. The win­ ning hearts and clubs were then cashed to enable 12 tricks to be


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