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


Receive Chief


Scout’s Award


TWO local Scouts received their certificates for the


highest award open to boys in the Scout section of the movement.


Graeme Holt (15), who


a tten d s St W i l f r id ’ s School, Blackburn, and Jonathan Hoare (1(1), of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, both in the St Mary Magdalene Scout troop, were presented with their certificates for the Chief Scout’s Award at Accrington Town Hall. The Scout section is for


boys between the ages of 10'/a and 15V± and the award is given to Scouts who undertake a number of activities and projects, built up over the four-year period. Presentations organiser Mrs Kathleen Law said: “ It represents much hard work, sheer guts, determination and effort on the part of the boys.” Amongst the 12 various


projects to complete, such as hiking, orienteering, studying craft and the cul­ tures of other societies, Graeme and Jonathan instructed groups of non- Scouts in canoeing on Bar- row Lodge.


Service is not quite


first class! THE delivery service for first class letters in the BB postcode area, which includes the Ribblc Valley, is a few percentage points behind most other areas in the North West. A new report reveals


that 84% of first class let­ ters in the BB postcode area of Blackburn and Burnley are delivered the next day. Although this is a 2% improvement over last year, every other postcode area in the North West, except Preston, has a better delivery rate. Preston scored 83%,


while Bolton, Carlisle and Lancaster, for exam­ ple,scored 88%, 91% and


86% respectively. The Royal Mail has


urged customers to help maintain the level of ser­ vice during the Christmas period by posting early, using the postcode and in c lu d in g a r e tu rn address.


Ever ready to listen


Festive party for Social Hour


Old coach house may


be motel COUNCILLORS are to visit the disused coach house at the site of the former Bramley Meade Maternity Home, YVhal- ley, after plans were sub­ mitted to convert it into a hotel. Members of the Ribble


Valley Council’s Planning and Development Commit­ tee deferred plans to con­ vert the old building into a 15-bedroom motel and travel lodge, following complaints from local residents.


Coun. Bill, Fleming (Bil­


lington) said: “ I think it is very important that we look carefully at this, as many people are con­ cerned, especially about the traffic.” Residents claim the new


motel would serve to increase the problems of traffic congestion, which


already exist in nearby Wiswell Lane. It was also claimed that


In running for quality road race


RUNNERS should put their training shoes on ready for the annual Kib­ ble Valley 10k road race, which is being held on December 27th. The race starts at 11


a.m. in Clitheroe and fol­ lows an undulating route through the Ribble Valley countryside, before finish­ ing at the Ribblesdale swimming pool. Race organiser David


Almond said: “This year we are hoping to build on the reputation of the race as a quality event, which continues to attract run­ ne rs from a l l o v e r Britain.” All the proceeds from


the event will go to the Mayor of Rihble Valley’s charities, which are the British Diabetic Associa­ tion and the Salvation Army. Entry forms for the race


j are available from the ; council offices in Clitheroe i and from L on g r id g e


j Sports Centre. V j | Eastern eats!


i on Sundays j | WHALLICY residents will j i now he able to enjoy a ; i take-away meal on a Sun- j


R E A D E R S o f th e “Advertiser and Times” are reminded that the Samaritans will be avail- 1 able 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during the Christmas period. The Samaritans o f


Blackburn, Hyndburn and Kibble Valley issued the reminder out of concern about the emotional diffi­ culties facing many people during the festive season. “ Christmas can be a


very stressful period for most people,” a Samaritan spokesman said. “But for those in distress, who may be alone or without a loved one, it can often become a time of crisis.” Anyone in despair may


ring the Samaritans (02o4 662424) or visit the centre at 105 New Park Street, Blackburn, between 8 a.m.


and 10 p.m. any day. Home in barn


A TRADITIONAL stone- built barn at Cunliffe House Farm, Langho, has been given permission for conversion to a detached


dwelling. Members of Ribble Val­


ley Council’s Planning and Development Committee heard that certain ele­ ments of the barn would require re-building, but the conversion scheme had been handled sympatheti­ cally, reflecting the barn’s


style and character, with only a minimal number of new openings.


i d a y , fo i l o w i n g th e: | approval of new opening: i hours by councillors, i The Oriental take-away ! | at 30 King Street, Whal-! I ley, will now be open from j j 5 to 10-30 p.m., after) i members of the Planning > and Development Commit-! tee agreed to change the i restrictions.


Owner Mr W. Cheung j \


said that most other prem- j ises within Whalley are closed on Sunday and ! therefore visitors have a ■ very limited choice of hot ; food.


dent objected to the new j opening hours, saying :


However one local resi- j I


Sunday is the only day of ; the week free from the smell of Oriental food.


Hotel plans approved


THE Mytton Fold Farm, j Langho, has received


planning approval for a link to the reception, din­ ing room and bar lounge extension.


| Members of Ribble Val-1


ley Council’s Planning and j Development Committee ■ heard that the proposal sought detailed planning consent for an extension and substantial conserva-1 tory link to form a new j reception area, dining: room and bar lounge. The conservatory exten­


sion is to be carried out in an internal courtyard area in Victorian style, with j other extensions con- j structed from stone to complement the existing buildings.


Skills of wildlife photographer seen


TH E intricacies o f wildlife photography were the subject o f a lecture g iven to Clitheroe Naturalists. Mr Brian Unsworth’s pipits and missel-thrushes


talk “Nature in Focus,” to kingfishers, dippers and gave an insight into the curlew chicks hatching patience required. His Beautiful detailed slides of slides focused on an area the damsel fly showed his of woodland within six photographic skills and use miles o f Burnley and of background. showed flowers, insects, fungi, birds and animals during all seasons of the year and times of day.


Night-time shots of Flora included ava­


lanches o f snowdrops, wood anemones, bluebells,


orchids and sundew. Mr Unsworth stressed the importance of considering the tone of the background and making sure there was a contrast between dark


and light. By using a hide and


telescopic lenses, he also took a series of birds and their young, from tree


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foxes and badgers were the highlight of the eve­ ning. By laying a trail of food, Mr Unsworth was able to photograph three badgers side by side. A movement from him caused one to look up and there was the picture. Mrs Muriel Wright


thanked the speaker. The first lecture in the New


Year will be at 7-30 p.m. on January 6th in Clith­ eroe Library, when Mr J. Shaw will be speaking on “Discovering the Settle to Carlisle Railway.”


22 stores throughout Lancashire, Cumbria and Knutsford,


Cheshire. All lines subject to availability.


Alcohol can only be purchased by customers 18 years and over.


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Great for Christmas at your Booths Supermarket,


ioca MEMBERS of the Ebenczer Baptist Social Hour in Billington celebrated


Christmas with a superb buffet supper. After the meal, Mr Itushton played the organ and there was community


singing. Mr H. Taylor read poems and the entertainment concluded with Birthday greetings were extended to two members, Miss M. Grundy and Mrs Mrs II. Holmes thanked Mrs Kathleen Lowe for arranging the festive


P. Gomm. party and all those who helped. . . . .


the scheme is not suitable for a residential area and its development could cre­ ate a security risk to sur­ rounding properties. Councillors will visit the


site before the next meet­ ing of the Planning and Development Committee on January 6th.


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