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Clitheroe 22321, (E d ito r ia l), sISS2S (Advertising)- B u rn le y j22331 (Classifiedj M y s t e r y s m e l l a n g e r Martin, occurred on


his daughters’ bedroom window. The incident, said Mr


Park Avenue, said the fumes — smelling like “battery acid” — were so bad that he had to close


day and Saturday. Mr Andrew Martin, of


A CLITHEROE man is demanding to know the source of thick clouds of acid-smelling fumes which shrouded his street on Wednes­


Wednesday night and ag a in on S a tu rd a y afternoon.


definitely something in the atmosphere and I want to know what it was. It was so strong on Wednesday night that I had to close my daughters’ bedroom window.”


He said: “There was


I am concerned about what is going into the


fair. We put up with lots of dust here and now this.


He continued: “It’s not


atmosphere that could cause this kind of smell.” Mr Martin said he was


environmental chiefs and bosses from both ICI and Castle Cement, which have plants near the Park Avenue area, claimed there were no pollution incidents on either of the days in question. Mr Graham Dudley,


also angry that he had to close the window on a warm night, in order to avoid inhaling the fumes. However, ltibble Valley


ICI’s operations manager, sa id : “We have not received any complaints from the general public for a long time, but certainly not relating to Wednesday or Saturday.


principal environmental officer David Hind also pointed out th a t last week’s “murky” conditions


gate it immediately,” he added. Ribble Valley Council’s


“If anyone rings us with a complaint, we investi­


could not have helped matters. He explained: “There


Peter del Strother, Castle Cement’s works manager, said they were more than happy to hear from mem­ bers of the public in the event of any suspected incident.


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H e a l t h c a r e v ie w s s o u g h t A PUBLIC consultation meeting on the proposed National Health Service hospital trust for East Lan­ cashire will be held at Clitlieroe Library on Monday. Members of the public are invited to attend and


another recently held about the proposed Communi- Care NHS Trust.


made by individuals and organisations will he taken into account when the two trust applications are considered.


People are encouraged to attend, since comments


find out more about the proposed Blackburn, Hynd- burn and Ribble Valley Health Care Trust, as well as to make their opinions known. The meeting, which begins at 7-30 p.m., follows


gave a lighthearted talk about women in general and her own experiences as a lawyer.


vice-president of the BPW’s North West Division, Miss Helen Houldsworth, the movement’s Burnley president,Miss Margaret Taylor, the Blackburn pres­ ident, and Mrs Joyce Plumridge, president of Clith­ eroe Evening Townswomen’s Guild. Our picture shows the Mayor and Mayoress with members and guests.


president Mrs Gill Faulkner and the Mayor responded. The speaker was thanked by immedi­ ate past president Mrs Jennifer Heyes, now club treasurer. Among the guests were Mrs Pam Armstrong,


Hesketh, who welcomed 35 members and guests. The toast to the guests was proposed by first vice-


At the top table was president Mrs Jacqueline


and Professional Women’s Clubs were represented and there were also guests from Clitheroe Soropti- mists’ Club and Clitheroe Evening Townswomen’s Guild. Guest speaker was Mrs Catherine Hooper, who


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Business Women’s Club were joined by Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress' Coun. and Mrs Tony Jackson and guests from sister clubs in neighbouring towns, when they held their 10th annual dinner at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. Burnley, Blackburn, Bury and Preston Business


Farmer and son badly hurt in road accident


A TRAGIC accident involving a well-known fanner and his son has shocked the Ribble Valley farming community.


Auction Mart have been deeply concerned about the condition of Mr John Peel (46), of Stankas Farm, Newsholme, near Gisburn, and his son, Jon-


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sery, Bolton-by-Bowland, is exhibiting in the “Gar­ d en e r ’s W o r l d Live” event, jointly organised by the BBC and the Royal Horticultural Society, the latter having moved its prestigious summer show from Westminster to Bir­ mingham specially.


wife, Anne, proprietors of the much acclaimed nur­ sery, are to stage an exhi­ bition of nlpincs and hardy plants.


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■ The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs . D. King, of Carr Croft, Riminglon, and the bride­ groom is the younger son of Mr and Mrs T. Price, of West Kirby, Wirral. The bride, given away by her father, wore an


. two vicars. The clergymen were family friends the Rev. Richard Allen and his wife, the Rev. Kathleen Allen.


Rebecca Owen, who wore ballerina-length dresses of spring green dupion, trimmed with silk roses match­ ing the dress fabric. They had ivory hats trimmed with fabric flowers and carried small bouquets similar to the bride’s. Best man was Mr Alun Price, the bridegroom’s


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Solicitors Miss Kathryn Elizabeth King and Mr Mar­ tin Charles Price exchanged marriage vows at St Mary’s Church, Gisburn, in a ceremony performed by


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screened live on BBC-2’s “Gardener’s World.” It started yesterday and runs until Sunday.


The show is being


will he exhibiting at Wis- ley RHS Garden Festival at the end of the month and at Hampton Court next month.


Holden Clough Nursery Holden Clough Nur­


ing treatment in Airedale Hospital, where Mr Peel is believed to have had both his lower legs amputated and his son has been recovering from a broken ankle and collarbone.


on the A56, between Thornton-in-Craven and Elslack, where Mr Peel’s wife, Sylvia, had been involved in a minor accident.


The incident occurred


had arrived in their Land- Rover to tow the Mer-| cedes away, but, as they were standing between the two vehicles, another car drove over the hill near Thornton Drag and collided with them. While Jonathan was sent flying, Mr Peel was left trapped in the middle of the vehicles. Gisburn auctioneer Mr]


Mr Peel and Jonathan


Richard Turner said that Mr Peel, who is a dairy and sheep farmer, had been a regular visitor to the mart all his farming! life.


bours and family mem­ bers, who have been too upset to discuss the situa­ tion, are rallying round to help keep the farm going.


the farming community was very concerned about his health and was waiting to learn more about his condition. It is believed that neigh­


Mr Turner added that


athan (22), who were crushed between a car and Land-Rover. Both have been receiv­


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RIBBLE BUSES has announced details of its revised bus services for the Ribble Valley.


Blackburn-Bolton was extended through to Man Chester from May 16th, with certain journeys operating via Lancashire County Cricket Club.


Service 225 Clitheroe-


revised its service to bring the level of frequency of its buses back to that existing prior to May, 1092.


From May 30th, Ribble


hourly service between Clitheroe and Blackburn, with hourly journeys extended to Bolton. Eve­ ning and Sunday services r e m a i n b a s i c a 1 1 y unchanged.


This provides for a half-


to provide connections with the summer Saturday rail se rvic e between Blackburn and Clitheroe.


were introduced last sum­ mer, proved particularly popular with ramblers, who were able, to connect from the train to the bus.


The re-timings, which


burn, 202, 206, 207 Ribble Valley and Pendleside Minibuses were re-timed


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S T R IC K L A N D A honeymoon in Scotland followed the wedding of Mr Derek Michael Airey and Miss Louise Alexan­ dra S trickland at St Bartholomew’s Church Chipping.


farmer, is the son of Mr and Mrs H. E. Airey, of Thornlcy Hall Farm, Thornley-with-Wheatley.


The bridegroom, a


gest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. T. Strickland, of Wellbrow Drive, Long- ridge.


father, the bride wore an ivory gown of raw silk, trimmed with lace. Her veil was held in place by a circlet of pale pink and ivory roses and pearls, which also featured with gypsophila in her bouquet. B r id e s m aid s w e re


Given away by her


Salisbury and Amy Strick­ land, both nieces of the bride. Page boy was Ste­


Sharon Ben n ett, the bride’s sister, and Laura


formed by the Rev. Fred Cheall. A reception fol­ lowed at the Derby Arms, Thornley-with-Wheatley. The couple are to live in


Longridge. Photograph: John R.


Hornby, Longridge. A p p l y t o b u y


tions, one three-year deferral and four applica­ t io n s 'in the hands of solicitors.


MEMBERS of Ribble Val­ ley’s Housing Committee heard that 527 tenants had applied for the purchase of their council homes under the right to buy scheme. There were 335 comple­


wore a pale blue satin dress and the other atten­ dants wore ivory satin gowns with pale blue sashes. They all wore Alice bands of fresh flow­ ers in their hair and car­ ried pomanders of flowers. Best man was Mr Tom Singleton and groomsmen were Mr Mark Airey, the bridegroom’s brother, Mr Colin Carefoot and Mr Morion Rushworth. The ceremony was per­


phen Bennett, the bride’s nephew. The chief bridesmaid


The bride is the youn­


D e a d e lm s p r o u t s a s


m u s h r o o m s A DEAD elm tree from a Clitheroe park is being put to good use as raw material for “mushroom” features for the new Rib­ ble Valley sculpture trail, the borough council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee heard at its meeting. Tourism officer Mr


weren’t many clear days last week and any emis­ sions would not have vented properly. I am not aware of any pollution incident.” Both Mr Dudley and Mr


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Keith Taylor reported that the resident sculptor, Mr Thompson Dagnall, had been working on the details of the site at Brun- gerley, where the trail starts, and a dead elm in the park had been felled and removed to the Clith­ eroe railway s ta tio n workshop. Councillors said that the mushroom sculptures now


been identified in the Brungorley area and plans were being made to have these removed, he added.


taking shape were a credit to the sculptor. Other dead elms had


F i r e s a f e t y a t c l u b


installation of new fire resistant doors, safety lighting, the painting white of wooden fire escapes and the installa­ tion of a fire alarm.


H e d g e t r im m e r


detached house in Henth- orn Road, Clitheroe, between 8-30 and 10-45 p.m. on Thursday.


THIEVES made off with a Black and Decker hedge fr trimmer, valued at £50,


om the garden of a semi­


made before Clitheroe magistrates by the secre­ tary of Whalley Golf Club, Mr Robert Bolsover, and the new certificate was granted provided that work is completed by December. The works include the


A RIBBLE VALLEY golf club was given a renewal of its club registration on condition that more up-to- date fire safety regulations are met. The application was


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