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Cl ithe ro e Royal Grammar School g o e s to the top of the A-le v el class


— hy taking Ilth highest place in


the country's lea­ gue table — and a total of eight stu­ dents gained four grade As or more. h b m u


A public appeal has been launched to find the missing chain o f office of Clitheroe Rotary Club president Mr Rrian While, after it was lost within 12 hours o f his inauguration.


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A Whalley mother claims that cars parking illegally oil pavements are p u t t in g v i l la g e children at risk.


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Pans by storm as it launches its range of designer boys’ wear on to the catwalks of the w o r l d ’ s f a s h i o n


capital. BHR Clothing, o f Mill


Lane, will be taking its “Speed of Light” brand of classic and casual boys’ wear to the French capital in September to partici­ pate in the th re e -d a y “Mode Enfantine” exhibi­ tion. Retailers from all over the world will see the clothing — and owners Brian and Janet Ross hope that the show will put their company at the fore­ front o f the boys’ wear m a rk e t at home and abroad. The Rural Development


Commission — which actively encourages busi­ n e s s e s b as ed in th e English countryside — has given the company a grant towards the cost of going to the Paris show. A l l the c lo th e s are


designed by Mr Ross, fol­ lowing careful research into the current fashion trends. He describes the range as “attractive, high


by Catherine Needham qu ality casualwear for


boys, distinctive for its co­ ordination and colour con­ tent.” He said : “ A lo t o f


clothes on the market are very basic. We put a lot into the garments to make them unique, with a num­ ber of special features on each item.” The company produces a


spring/summer range and an autumn/winter range e v e ry year , with each range containing three “stories” — a co-ordination of garments — on a partic- u la r th em e . R e c e n t themes have included "Save the Whale” and the Olympics. The company was only


set up three years ago, making it a recession suc­ cess story. Its co-ordinat­ ing range of classic trou­ sers, shirts and waistcoats and stylish but functional shorts and sweatshirts — for two to 14-year-olds — have clearly captured the imagination o f mothers and boys everywhere. BHR Clothing supple­


ments its f lou r ish in g domestic market with


exports to places as apart as Ireland, Hong Kong and Iceland. Its rural location Is as


unique a feature as the clothes themselves, but Mr Ross is convinced that being in Gisburn has not presented the company with any problems. He said: “ I t is v e ry


pleasant to work in a rural environment and we have not encountered any real d is a d v a n ta g e s . F a x machines and a good motorway network mean we can function just as effectively from here as from anywhere else.” BHR Clothing’s over­


whelming success in an unfavourable economic cli­ mate has been no surprise to the Rosses. Mrs Ross explained:


“ The product has to be right for the marketplace and “ Speed o f L ig h t ” obviously is. We are spe­ cialists in what we do, pro­ ducing the total co-ordin­ ated boys’ wear look. Our clothes are commercially acceptable and competiti­ vely priced.” Her husband continued:


G IS B U R N b ro th e r s Richard (!)) and Edward Brunning(7I, o f Smithy C o t t a g e s , b e c ome models for a day to give us an exclusive preview o f the “ Speed o f Light” clothes destined for the catwalks o f Paris and, le f t , B H R C lo th in g owners Brian and Janet Ross


Photos: John Barry pane S Taking Paris by storm I


DISCO fans don’t despair — our junior disco is only two days away! And, with it, comes the chance to win lots and


Methodist Schoolroom and anyone aged between seven and 11 years old can come alone to join in the fun during two


lots of prizes. The fun starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning in Trinity


Kibble VaMcy Mayor Coun. Tony Jackson and Worston Sham Mayor and “ Advertiser and Times” photographer John Harry acting as judges.


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hours o f music and games. 'I he disco — admission is free — is jointly sponsored hy


ourselves and Kibble Valley Council. You will also have a chance to take part in the first heat o f our Junior Town Crier Competition, with Town Crier Roland Hailwood,


The prize wailing for the town’s first Junior Town Crier


is a splendid outfit commissioned by Kibble Valley Council mid u colour photo session to capture the magnificence o f ■ the regalia.


So there’s no excuse to he bored this Saturday. Whether you are a prospective Junior Town Crier or you


just Taney dancing the morning away, come to Trinity for some great disco fun!


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He turns tables on armed thug


A 1 9 -Y E A R -O LD youth turned the tables on a knife- wielding thug who was attempting to rob him in Clitheroe at the weekend — leaving the attacker lying on


the ground. The unnamed youth was


approached hy a man in his twenties at 11-40 p.m. in Henthom Park, on Fri­ day night. The man pulled a knife from his pocket and demanded money. A police spokesman said


that the victim had then defended himself against the knife-wielding assail­ ant, leaving him Tying on the ground, before run­ ning off. The victim had reported


the incident to police, but there was no word as yet o f his attacker. P olice have issued a


description o f the man, who is white and Gfl tall, o f athletic build, with dark stubbled cheeks and chin and dark cropped hair. He was wearing an anorak and blue denim jeans and trainers.


Sneak theft


A SNEAK thief stole £20 from a vending machine in the Victoria Hotel, Market Place, Clitheroe, on Satur­ day, between 5-10 and li p.m.


Mountain bike


AN Apollo 21-speed moun­ tain bike, worth £235, was stolen from a shed at Ultraframe Ltd, in Taylor Street, Clitheroe.


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“ Hard work, long hours and a dedicated team of staff have been vital to our success, as have close per­ sonal relationships with all our stockists and manufac­ turers. We are on the job


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Rosses and their staff cer­ ta in ly has n o t g o n e unrewarded — their suc­ cess is currently growing at the “Speed of Light!”


Martin proves a good catch


TH E R E is something a little hit fishy about the next Sham Mayor of Wor­ ston — in the nicest possi­ ble way, of course. A noble character, he


prefers the riverbank with his rod and reel to almost anywhere. And,despite suffering


from multiple sclerosis, he has travelled the world over seeking fish and has shared his s to r ie s o f adventure ove r the air­ waves o f two radio sta­ tions and through the columns of the "Advertiser and Times.” M o s t r e c e n t ly , he


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guessing that the man who has hooked the t it le o f Sham Mayor for the com­ ing year is angling expert extraordinaire Mr Martin James. Mr James (5G), whose


identity as the new mayor has been kept secret until now, will take over from current mayor Mr John Barry on September 12th during the Mayor of Wor- ston’s Fun Day at the


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Cal f’ s Head Hotel , Worston. Like Mr Barry, who is


th e “ A d v e r t is e r and Times” photographer, Mr James is associated with the n ewspaper as our angling correspondent. But his reputation as a highly-valued member of the fishing and environ­ mental community has fanned across the country over the years. H e h a s h o o k e d


audiences throughout the county with his daily pro­ gramme on Radio Lanca­ shire and further afield through a slot on BBC' Radio 5. And, this sprin g, he


received the most impor­ tant recognition o f his c a r e e r when he was aw ard ed the R ichard Walker Trophy by the National Association o f Specialist Anglers. On Tuesday, Mr James


spoke to the “Advertiser and Times” from a 13th century thatched cottage in Wiltshire, where he has spent the past four weeks-


completing his memoirs. A l l proceeds from the book, which is being pub­ lished next June, will b en e f it R ib b lc V a l le y Crossroad Carers. “There are a lot of peo­


ple around that are a lot worse off than me and who


I feel I should be helping,” he said. “ I consider it quite an honour to have been asked to be the Sham Mayor. I hope lots o f peo­ ple will come on the day and we will raise lots of money for charity.” Highlights of the Mayor


of Worston’s Fun Day will include charity stalls, the final of our Junior Town Crier competition and an Anglers’ Corner manned by Mr James and three of his fishing colleagues. There will also be a raf­


fle to remember, with prizes ranging from £200 cash to a day at Thorney- holme Health Spa. Just keep your eyes on the “ Advertiser and Times” for more details of the fun to come on September 12th.


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