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THE life of a shoe salesman might not, at first glance, seem the stuff that adven­


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Jack West, a youthful 72- year-old, is living testi­ mony to that.


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His snug detached bunga­ low in Read is filled with exotic artefacts from around the world, gath­ ered from a lifetime of travel during a career in the Royal Navy and later as a shoe salesman promoting footwear made by his wife, Marian.


And while Mr West docu­ mented his travels in note form, his wife often accompanied him, paint-


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In their 70s, most people would be happy to sit back and reflect on their past.


ing scenes along the route.


Not so Jack West. He has put pen to paper to tell of the colourful ad v e n tu re s he has encountered on his path through life.


A whole catalogue of pho­ tographic slides are hid­ den away in a hand­ crafted cabinet and the author talks about how he filled notepads with details of his trips.


caught up in troubles and uprisings around the globe in places like Nigeria, Iraq and Hong Kong.


Referring to the time that his ship was bombed during the second world war, Jack writes: “It was energy sapping, swallowing water when not keeping your head


His adventures began with the popularity of the plastic shoe as a fashion item after the second


tales, but most people enjoy a good story — and Jack West certainly


Having started his writ­ ing in the late 80s, Mr West has had his book published nationally and hopes th a t, while it might not get into the “best seller” lists, it will provide people with an interesting read.


has many to tell.


I t remains to be seen whether the memoirs in the book are as interest­ ing as the pictures and items that add fuel to his


A scan around the spa­ cious living room of his home reveals the souve­ nirs which pinpoint places of travel, others which lead him into a story about a particular incident somewhere round the globe.


high enough and trying a spot of floating in the middle of the sea. I had no idea that there was so much movement in a calm sea. Then some­ body shouted, ‘I t ’s a ship,’ and sure enough, some time later, this rather small coaster came into view.” But, when he recalls reaching land, Mr West says: “The arrival in Alexan­ dria is remembered mainly because I rea­ lised that (once again) I had lost everything exc ep t one p a ir of underpants, one blue p a ir of en g in e e r overalls and one shoe.’


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high seas IT’S congratulations to Clitheroc man Michael Taylor, who has passed out of the Royal Naval


An Indian ch em is t’s cabinet and a pair of glorious ivory tusks bought in Germany are testament to his travels and his tales about being


BRIDGE CLUB


IT’S all systems go at the Ribble Valley Citi­ zen’s Advice Bureau as volunteer workers launch thei r “ Big


at sometime during their lives, is now, in turn, appealing for help from


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Push” for funds. The organisation that


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the public in a bid to improve its service, espe­ cially for the disabled. The CAB wants to pro­


help from the public to put the plan into action. It has called the fund­


other improvements at its j groups- to Jend .a help g vide a disabled access and tuow


little cottage premises, at hand is Whalley Lions, Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane, Clitheroe, but needs


whose president, Mrs Carolyn Stuart, is pictured (right) presenting a wel­ come £100 cheque to CAB ch a irm an Mrs Mary Gysbers (left).


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its fund-raising appeal to shoppers and at the week­ end, volunteers were man­ ning stands at Booth’s and K\wk Save, in Clitheroe.


Now the CAB is taking


tion towards the project and are equally grateful for pennies and pounds,


“We welcome any dona­


said Mrs Gysbers. Soon collecting boxes


raising campaign the “Big Push” and one of the first


she added. The CAB hopes to: • Provide internally


ramped access. • Create a quiet office


zone to make advising by telephone easier.


staff toilet facilities.' • Provide pleasanter


proofing for g re a te r privacy.


interviewing rooms. • Have improved sound


space for more efficiency and effectiveness.


cause says: “Unfortuna­ tely the CAB premises are not readily accessible to anyone who cannot easily climb steps and entry is impossible for anybody who uses a wheelchair. This affects a lot of people, not just those who are dis­ abled, but also the elderly and mums with prams.


A leaflet explaining the


on the first floor, so we cannot employ anyone unable to climb stairs.


“Staff toilet facilities are


will be placed around the Ribble Valley at various shops, businesses and vil­


lage post offices. “ If the public rallies


round and supports the project then we could have the improvements com­ pleted by next summer,”


made harder by having general office space that is cramped. It makes it very difficult for our voluntary staff to receive the sup­ port and back-up that they deserve, and means that we cannot easily expand our services.”


“Our complex work is • Enhance office work­ 0 Have. ground;j.floor.


: four spades by south, making I between nine and 12 tricks. At a surprising number of tables, declarer led away from his ace of diamonds. In a suit contract one should NEVER make the opening lead away from an ace, If you do have to lead that suit, then the ace should be led, but it is usually better to lead another suit, in this case alow heart, or


WINNERS of the duplicate game at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Wednesday night were Mrs Fazackerley and Mrs Tott, Mrs Park and Mrs Wilson, Mr Spencer and Mrs Millington. The following hand was usually played in two, three or


training base at HMS Col- lingwood, Portsmouth — three days before his 21st


birthday. He is training as an


artificer and will now go to sea for a year- on board HMS Cardiff, before returning to Collingwood for a further 12 months’


training. At the march past were


j the Waddington village I club for 10 years before retiring last year and now th e f ami l y l ives in Clitheroe.The reviewing officer was Rear Admiral M C. Rutherford, the Naval Secretary. Michael joined the Navy


his parents, Mr Michael and Mrs Lillian Taylor, and s is ter Helen. Mrs Taylor was the steward of


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a trump.Where the lead was away from the ace of diamonds, this enabled declarer to win the first trick with the king, draw trumps and lead the jack of hearts, which would be covered with the king and ace, thus ena­ bling the losing diamond to be discarded on the queen of hearts. The defence should always


burn, and is also a former pupil of St Michael and St John’s RC School, Clith­ eroe, and St Augustine’s RC Hi g h S c h o o l Billington.


Heavy rain causes


make three tricks. When in with a club, east should switch to a low diamond, on which south would play the king, and west would win with the ace and con­ tinue with diamonds, until declarer is forced to ruff and then he has to lead clubs, ena­ bling east to make a second


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On Thursday night winners were: NS Mr Garner and Mr Capstick, Mr and Mrs Pawlicki.


EW Mr W. Norris and Mr A. Norris, Mr Barnsley and Mrs Parker.Winners on Monday were: NS Mr Garner and Mr Capstick, Mr and Mrs Pawlicki. EW Miss White and Mr Ormerod, Mrs


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flooding A STORMY protest about the state of blocked drains in Edisford Road was made by a Clitheroe man, after heavy rain last week. Mr Ronald Loebell not


Waddington, near Clitheroe, Lancashire. (Proprietors Peter & Susan Fillary)


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only had to put up with the downpour, but had hi« garage partly flooded as a result.The blocked drains created a massive puddle in the road, measuring 50 yards across. Then, when cars came


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speeding past his home, the subsequent splash sent a torrent of water flooding into his garage. This did not happen just


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Loebell has set up a barri­ cade of sandbags, in prep­ aration for the next time.


Successful Hurst Green fete raises cash for playground


DODGING the rain has been a tough task this summer — but, thankfully, the rainclouds held off for the villagers of Hurst Green on the day of their summer fete.


a lot of people from'in and beyond the Ribblc Valley in, what turned out to be, a highly successful day.


attracted more entries than ever before, with the baking, flower arranging, painting and the evcr-popular fancy dress all bringing a high standard from the many local contestants.


The competitions


children’s sports, which resulted in enthusiastic competition for the phizes.


There were also


committee, the money raised from (he fete,


To the delight of the


which will benefit the children in the village, matched the amount made last year. cat's pi ocecds


went towards the cost' of a new piece of play


equipment <-i II.. children’s playground.


have still not been claimed and Eileen Belcher (tel: 0254 826725) can he


Three draw prizes


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Michael O’Halloran, Rector of Stonyhurst College, with children in the fancy dress competition.


That helped to attract &


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