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Organist plays with dexterity and panache


THE Clitheroe Parish Church Organ Society presented its 249th concert on Saturday, on the 32nd anniversary of the founding of the society.


t h e R ev . A n t ho ny Roberts, welcomed the audience and introduced the soloist. Julie Ami Carr, of Southport.


The vicar of Clitheroe,


with the "Grand Choeur” from “Ten Pieces” by French organist T. C. Salome, a very bright piece full of bounding energy. This was followed by a performance of “Halinerie” from Bach’s


The programme opened


Second Suite in B minor, p 1 av e d w i t h g r e a t dexterity. T h e m u s i c t h e n


switched to modern times with the famous piece “Bach Goes To Town,” which includes a fugue with syncopated rhythm by Alee Templeton. A change of style fol­


lowed with Thalben-Ball's “Elegy.” a piece which grows from almost nothing to full organ and dies away at the end. There was the lively “Festival Toccata" by Percy Fletcher, two en e rg e tic “ Pizzicato Polkas” by Strauss and Delibes, which were joined together, and a rousing in te rp re ta t io n of the “ Radetzky March” by Johann Strauss. ‘Songs of Praise” by


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Anthem Harvest festival was cele­


b r a te d a t S t L e o n a rd ’s Church, Downham, on Sun­ day. The Rev. Rat Houston conducted the service, with the anthem ’’Praise ye the Lord” being sung by the choir. Miss Adele Ward w j is organist. The church had been beau­


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Robert Prizeman, which has been much used for the signature tune of the television programme, was a dashing piece mak­ ing great demands on the performer, but in the organist's hands and feel sounded extremely easy. The “Vivaldi/Bach Con


son (lit!), of Talbot House, Main Street, was horn and grew up in Barrow-in- Furness. He moved to the Ribble Valley in the late liloOs with his first wife, Marie, and was initially employed as a waggon driver for the old Chaigley dairies. The couple had five chil­


on holiday A GISBURN man who was devoted to his family has died suddenly while on holiday in Scotland. Mr Frederick John Hod-


eerto in A minor” was given a dynamic perfor­ mance, extracting every o u n c e o f r h y t h m i c interest. Then came an arrangement of “he Cyge" by Saint-Saens. when? the well-known ’cello tune was much to the fore, followed by yet another dashing Toccata” by Georgi


delicate “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from Tchaikovsky’s “ N u t - cracker Suite,” in which the high-pitched flute stops made a very accept­ able alternative to the bell-like sounds of the celeste, for which it was written. The programme ended


Mushel. In contrast came the


dren and lived in Boiton- by-Bowland. Mr Hudson led a varied career, work­ ing as a fitter for ICI and as a driver for many local firms. After being widowed 20


years ago, Mr Hudson remarried and moved with his new wife, Joan, to Clitheroe. The couple, who had a soil, later moved to Gisburn, where they lived a few doors away from Mr Hudson's brother, Ken, who runs the coach hire firm Hudsons of Gisburn. A family man. Mr Hud­


son enjoyed spending time with his children and 11 grandchildren, after retir­ ing a few years ago. He is survived by his


with a performance of Elgar’s “Pomp and Cir­ cumstance March No. 1,” played with tremendous panache as befits the music, making it sound very orchestral. It was no wonder that Julie Ann Carr’s performance was received with tremendous applause.


Celebration time for restored church


CLITHEROE Community Church is throwing open tlie doors of its new £125,000 building at the weekend. On Saturday afternoon,


wife, brother and children — John, of Surrey, Chris­


topher and Simon, of Gisburn. A funeral service will


tine, of Billington. Janet, of Dongridge, Joanna, of Clitheroe, and Chris­


take place tomorrow at noon in Gisburn Parish Church, follwcd by inter­ ment at Gisburn New Cemetery.


( » f l J cw s f r om th e V i l la g e s • C L A Y T O N - L E - D A L E


WI welcomed two newcomers to the speaking circuit when father and son Jack and John Orrell presented an audio-vi­


Make an impact Members of Clayton-le-Dale


sual programme. Divided into four sections,


their talk began with Bette Midler’s recording of “From a Distance,” which accompanied beautiful slides. The song was new to some members and made q u i te an emotional impact. This was followed by slides


ture Scouts have just finished


Busy month Members of Langho Ven


showing the power and after- math of a storm, with more music. The final selection was superb, with view upon view of the Yorkshire Dales. The VVI has booked the nail*


again for F eb ru a ry . The lovely evening also included a chance to buy photographs. John is actually the brother- in-law of the WI secretary and a vote of thanks was given by his mother-in-law, Mrs Ellen Ormerori.


a busy month, with activities ranging from a talk on health education matters, given by Jenny Crimes, to catering for 2,000 people at the Ribble Valley Motor Cycle Show. During September, the first


Kay was organist. Refresh­ ments were sewed. Next week’s speaker will be


and extended Mission Hall, on M il lth o rn e Avenue, to see displays of tlie church’s work and meet some of its members. The church, which


ilible Valley residents ire invited to the restored


adopts a f re er , more modern, style of worship, was founded 10 years ago, meeting in people’s homes, at Clitheroe Cricket Club and, more latterly, Ribb- lcsdale High School.


It now has a 90-strong membership and is led by


Mr Brian Clark, who gave up a farming career to fol­ low the pastoral path. Among the church’s


Mr David Hewitt, who will show slides of Clitheroe con­ servation in the Ribble Val­ ley. Everyone is welcome to attend at 7-J0 p.m.


projects are prison work and establishing a church


in Romania. Mr Clark said the new


building — to be officially dedicated on Sunday morning as The King’s Centre — will also be used as a resource centre, par­ ticularly for the young and the elderly. The event, from 10-30


a.m. to 3-30 p.m., includes refreshments. It will he


followed by a celebration service at 7-30 p.m.


formal ACM was held. It was well attended and apart from giving parents and friends the opportunity to see displays of activities over the last year, a comm itte e of ad u l ts was established to support tlu work of the unit. Other activities included ;


camping weekend in Dent dale, horse riding at Black­ pool, volleyball, skating in Blackburn, a visit to a motor race meeting at Oulton Park and canoe racing on Winder mere. In the 1993 North West


canoe race series, members Richard Astridge and Andrew Dixon came second and fifth overall in the Venture Scout class. Several members attended


Historians to rescue


MEMBERS of the Chip­ ping Local History Society have come to the rescue in a bid to determine the owners of a family Bible


formerly owned by the Seed family and found in a Blackburn attic.


appearing in the “Adver- t i s e r an d T im e s ," numerous relatives and people who thought they might have a family link ,-ith the names featured


Within days of the story


a motor accident training ses­ sion at Accrington Ambulance Station, organised by local paramedic Adrian Conboy. Those who participated in


giving was performed to a packed congregation by the choir and parishioners of St Jam e s ’s Church, Darwen, some of whom had arrived in the afternoon for a country quiz, walk and picnic tea. T h e s e rv ic e in c lu d ed


tifully decorated by the ladies of the parish. A special service of thanks­


the recent cycle expedition which included pa r tia lly- s ig h te d mem be r R o b e r t Bywater were featured in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award magazine for the North West.


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DEWHURST A honeymoon in Kitzbuhl, Austria, followed the wed­ ding at St Michael and St John’s RC Church, Clith­ eroe, of Mr Stewart Clark and Miss Susan Marie Dewhurst. The bridegroom,


heavy goods vehicle mechanic at B. Dugdalc and Son, is the youngest


son of Mrs D. Clark, of Beverley Drive. Clitheroe,


and the late Mr Maurice


Clark. The bride, an assistant


at the Kaydee Bookshop, Clitheroe, is the youngest


daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Dewhurst, of Main S t r e e t , B o l to n -b y - Bowland. Given away by he


Voicing protest


MORE than 200 ramblers converged on Gisburn For­ est near Stocks Reservoir, at the weekend, to pro­ test at Government plans threatening the loss of


favourite woodland walks. Gisburn Forest was one of many sites across the nation where walkers demonstrated as part of Wood­


which was organised by the Clitheroe groun of the Ramblers’ Association, were former Liberal Demo­ crat MP Mr Michael Carr and Lancashire East Euro


land Walks Day. Among those attending the Ribble Valley rally,


MP Mr Michael Hindley. The walkers came from all over Lancashire,


pleasures of freely roaming the Forestry Commission woods and to bring home what could be lost under privatisation plans, unless appropriate safeguards


Two walks were arranged to show the public the , ,


they began there were three speeches. Mr Hind- ley referred to the forests being a national asset which should not be available for commercial


The walks were two of 140 nationwide. Before .


exploitation. Mr Carr said he doubted that pnvatisatinn would


be economical and that the freedom to roam should


not be jeopardised. Mr Chris Smith, national officer of the Ramblers’


Association, called on the public to express their dis­ satisfaction with Government plans. Apologies were received from Ribble Valley MP


Mr Nigel Evans. Clitheroe group chairman Mr John Whitehead, who introduced the speakers, read a motion which was unanimously received, to be for­ warded to the Prime Minister. There were 150 people on the eight-mile walk, led


were introduced.


although a group of 51 from Liverpool had to miss the rally when their coach was unable to negotiate a bridge in Slaidburn.


by Pat Parrott along rights of way in the forest, and 54 on a five-mile waymarked route, led by’ secretary Ben Brown.


Lift-off at last


Nursing Centre were given a high-flying boost when they lilted off in a hot air balloon on Monday afternoon.


RESIDENTS of Langho


father, the bride wore an ivory embroidered satin gown with a shoulder- length veil held in place


with fresh flowers. She carried a bouquet of fresh


pink roses, lilies, gypso- phila and- September flowers. Bridesmaids were Miss


Carol Dewhurst, the bride's sister, and Miss


Alison Gate. They wore dresses made by the bride­


groom’s mother of sap phire blue shantung, with fresh floral headdresses and they carried floral arrangements which were miniature versions of the bridal bouquet. Best man was Mr Alan


tethered flight in a balloon belonging to Mr Graeme Church, of Clayton-le- Dale.


A group of 15 enjoyed a


John Hide (37) wanted to have a trip. Mr Hide had seen the


balloon take off from the centre on a previous occa­ sion and dreamed of adding a hot air balloon ride to his list of adventur­ ous accomplishments. Finally, the weather


Mr Church organised the flight after learning


was right on Monday, allowing the group to take off and land safelv.


GISBURN AUCTION MART PRICES


THEUE was a steady trad e in all animals during Thursday’s sale at Gisburn Auction Mart. Forward were 125 newly-


calved dairy cows and heifers. First quality cows made to


Singleton and ushers were the bridegroom’s brother, Mr Stephen Clark, and Mr Alan Life. Mr Norman Clark was


£1,395 (average £1,151), second quality to £900 (£885.30), first q u a lity h e ife rs to £1,550 (£1,210.70), second quality to £1,040 (£938.45). There were 20 in-calf dairy


cows and heifers forward. Cows due in September made


the organist and the youth group also played music (luring the ceremony which was performed by Fr J. Wareing. A reception was held at


October/November to £900 (£880), heifers due in September to £1,030 (£943.35), heifers due in November to £940 (£920). Forward were 243 calves and


90 stirks and stores. Calves: Charolais X bulls


St Michael and St John’ RC Church Social Centre Lowergnte. The couple are to live in Low Moor. Photograph: John Barry Photography, Blackburn.


Assaulting officer


is charge


on birth certificates in the front of the book contacted our newspaper. Mr Arthur Lord and his


wife, Muriel, of the Chip- pi n g Local H is to ry Society, have kindly volunteered to help with the enquiries and are car­ rying out research into the particular branch of the family in a bid to establish the rightful owners.


In miniature


hymns, songs, poems, slides and a mime with music sup­ plied by guitar, keyboard and piano. Arranged in part by Mr


Michael McFall, a member of the church urban fund, it was a fitting conclusion to the


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BILLINGTON


experienced this type of holi­ day, but now prefer a little more comfort staying in hote ls . T li a n k s w e r e expressed to Mrs Fogg by Mrs K. Lowe and Miss M.


tist Social Hour, Billington, on Tuesday evening welcomed guest speaker Mrs O. J. Fogg, of Whalley, who spoke about her experiences youth hostelling over many years. She told now the hostels have improved from users having to carry their own water and lamps to all the modern facili­ ties. A few m em b e rs bad


Youth hostelling Members of Ebenezer Bap­


Young Farmers’ Club trav­ elled to Blackburn ice-rink, where they had an enjoyable time. Next week there will be


bers of Bolton-by-Bowland


Skating On Monday evening, mem


talk in the village hall at 7-15 p.m.


A SKI ETON animal minia­ turist is to exhibit his work at Clitheroe Library. Mr Stuart McIntyre


started crafting miniaturt animals and stonewal models during a period o unemployment four years


ago. The exhibition will rui


f r o m M o n d a y u n t i October 30th.


In the limelight


NEWSPAPERS in Education has put pupils from Slaidburn firmly in the limelight! For the youngsters of Brennands Endowed School


were interviewed (luring a visit to the Newspaper Resources Centre, in Wigan, by a BBC Radio Five


reporter. Tlie reporter shadowed the youngsters on their guided tour of the centre and observed them chas­


ing a deadline to produce a mock front page. Then- visit earmarked next week’s launch of Newspapers ill


between 10-05 and 10-25a.m., on BBC Radio Five’s current affairs programme “In the news.”


Education Week. Their interviews will be broadcast next Thursday,


A BARROW man charged with assaulting a police officer was released by magistrates after spending a week behind bars at Preston Jail. The man, Russell Sum­ mers, of Trafford Gardens


was given his liberty after a £200 surety was given to the court by his mother that he would appear to face trial on the assault charge on December 2nd when he will face a further assault charge of actual bodily harm against an ex-girlfriend. Clitheroe magistrates


Steers: Continental linht made to 120.Sp ( i l l .9 p ) ,


medium to 137.8p (128.2p), heavy to 135.Sp (121.2p), other medium steers to 120.8p (114p),


to £1,070 (£920), cows due in Ainsworth, £798.79. Top kilo —


made to 150.Sp (12a.9p)* medium to 149.Sp (121.4p). heavv to 133.8p (115 2p), other light* to 110p (10-Ip), medium to 135.8p (107.Jp). heavy to 124.2p (111.9p). Chief prices: Top selling — 1.


heavv to lOS.Sp. Heifers: Continental^ light


K. A. Booth, :LS0 kg at 150>p. £595.84. Cows: Grade 1 made to 15Sp


made to £200 (£230), Limousin X bulls to £235 (£190.20), heifers to £185 (£158.10), Belgian Blue X bulls to £290 (£250.30), heifers to £228 (£201.50), Simmenta! X bulls to £232 (£189.00), heifers to £175 (£102.50). Blonde d’Aquitaiue X bulls


made to £250 (£200.80), heifers to £105 (£134.50), Hereford X bulls to £104 (£159.50), heifers to £120 (£110.05), Friesian X bulls to £215 (£140.70), heifers to £190 (£09.00), Angus X bulls to £105 (£110), heifers to £100 (£84.45), M.IU. X heifers to £177. Stirks ami stores: Limousin X


87.4p (75.4p), standard to 93.Sp (77.7p), medium to 90.Op (78.2p), heavy to 80.4p (74.4p), overweight to 74.3p «J8p). Half- bred ewes made to £57.50 (£20.40), horned to £30.40 (£14.80). Forward in the produce sec­


( l l l .H p ) , grade 2 to 100p (89.8p), grade 3 to 90.2p (7f».7p). Sheep: Light lambs made to


tion were 49.920 tonnes of hay and stmw. with hay making to £00 per tonne, barley straw to £45 per tonne and wheat straw to £35 per tonne. Forward during Wednesday's


that centre resident Mr


annual show and sale of dratl horned breeding ewes were 05S animals. Best pen of 10 Swaledale


175.8p (144.Op), heavy to 104.8p (139.3p), other light to 14S.2p (119.8p), medium to 130.8p (119.2p), heavy to 128.8p (119.2p).


tion were 400 cattle, including 170 young bulls, 142 steers and heifers, 88 cows and bulls and 4,175 sheep — 3,724 lambs ami 451 ewes and rams. Bulls: Continental light made to 153.8p (139.5p), medium to


J. Handley. 480 kg at 175.8p. £83-1.84.


Chief prices: Top selling — E. M. Harker, £931.12. Top kilo —


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b u l ls /s te e rs made to £500 (£327.85), heifers to £290, Bel­ gian Blue X heifers to £980 (£702.05), Hereford X heifers to £215, Friesian X heifers to £344. Forward in the fatstock sec­


ewes: Walker Bros. £02; IL Murray, £54: J. T. Kobinson. £43. Best |>en of 10 lonk-ty|>e ewes:


£00 and store lambs to £31.50 (£24.35). Forward at the Beacon North


West Electronic Auction were 3,497 sheep, including 290 ewes


and 375 store Iambs. Lambs: Standard made to


(173p), store to 92p, others to 85t>. Ewes made to K5p (S3.2p).


184.5p (181.5p), medium to 189.5p (182.3p), heavy to 177.5p


adjourned for trial other charges faced by Sum mers, which include the use of threatening beha­ viour, to November 2nd and tlie theft of four cans of lager from Kwiksave to November 9th. Magistrates gave him


conditional bail, provided that he resides at his


mother’s fiat in Blackpool and does not come within


quarter of a mile of his ex-girlfriend’s home or


approach her. Summer: was also ordered to repot- to Blackpool police station on Mondays and Fridays between 0 and 7 p.m.


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tommorrow Peter Buckley Ltd, o


Railway View, will be open until ti-30 p.m. H a r tley ’s Chemist


Church Street: Sunday noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday until (i-30 p.m.


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Sport starts here Firemen fail to


dampen Ribblesdale


Kibb. Wanderers 7, Fire Brigade 5


WITH the cricket season


finally over, Ribblesdale Wan­ derers proved that they are capable of playing football as well as cricket, with a fine win over the firemen.


early in the second half, with Leach (2), Dickinson and Paul Spencer striking the goals with a Robinson strike the


Tlie cricketers dominated


This was a good friendly . fame with plenty of neat foot-!


addition to a keen,, compete j tivespirit..' 7 '”..'.


all played by both sides iri j


started the betterias they,; went two goals up, thanks to j goals from! Eatou'gh.','ahd Wrigley. • VT. . C'.!' ji


11 was the,'firemen who i


act together, and, B. Spenceyl! pulled one back, followedaby! j one from Davies. Jonathan' I Kay scored two excellent! j goals from distance; with;' Leach replying fbr-Jtibblos-; dale to see a 4-3| scorfcline at' half-time.


Wanderers soon got their j


only consolation for the bri­ gade. However, the result could havo been so different but for the agility of Wan­ derers' keeper; O’Neill, who produced several quality saves.


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Parkington, Astin, Eatough, Wrigley *:Pierce?.Kay, Wilson, Ro b in so n ,;’Mc'Cullough, Frankland. V*,? J


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» .’ Wanderers: O’Neill, Braith­ i Ribblesdale are now looking ......


(£42.15), Lonk to £50 (£30.50), G r its to n e to £52(£49.2(>). Dalesbred to £43 (£30.82». B.M. to £22 (£19.42). Cheviot X shearlings made to


1 and 2 Mrs K. Ormerod. l«»th £54; J. Uigby, £30. Ewes: Swaledale made to £02


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