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eside Cottage, has raised i'l.Soo of tile i'.'I, (Mil) needed for a summer Kaluigh I nternat ional expedition and has just a month left to raise the remaining amount.


Hen Moyle (21). of Kan-


based on his success so far — that he will be able to meet the challen.Lre.


it.” he said on Tuesday. “I’ve actually raised more than 1 thought 1 would have at this point. I’ve been quite surprised at the support.”


tory for him. Running all the Lake


from a wine and cheese evening on March 27lh and sponsorship from a gruell­ ing Bake District mara­ thon on April Pth will line’ll a fund-raising vic­


He hopes the proceeds


- should prove a breath­ taking conclusion to his efforts. But tin* Kaleigli programme is all about challenges, from the rigorous selection proce­ dure through to the expe­ dition itself. Ben. who is a technical


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C o n v iv ia l a n n u a l d in n e r


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appreciation. Flowers were also


shows committee mem- hers and guests.


Meets HMIP on fuel use


Jeff Cowling will meet ILMIP chiefs, with Kibble Valley MP Mr Nigel Kvans. Mr Cowling is the chair­


A COMPANY director from Orindleton is to meet Oovermnent pollut iou watchdogs in London about Castle Cement’s use of its controversial fuel, “Cemfuel.” Chartered engineer Mr


illustration student at Bir­ mingham University, said he would be travelling to London for a full briefing on the Siberian community and environmental project within the next fortnight.


C l i f f w c I c o m e (I everyone and thanked society secretary Mrs Hetty Clarkson for organising the evening. Members and guests e c h o e d


tickets for the dinner were sold and there were 10 members and guests present. Chairman Mr Alan


h i s


MEMBERS of Sabdcn Horticultural Society enjoyed u convivial eve- n i n g d u r in g th e i r annual dinner at Abbots Court Restaurant in Whallev. All the av a ilab le


Firm’s window on success looks out at national award


WINDOWS throughout the Ribble Valley have been left sparkling with the news that Ultraframe has reached the national final of a prestigious industry award.


window specialist is now in the running for the “31 Quest for Growth Business Award,” after beating stiff competition in the regional heats. Speaking to the “Clith­


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Industry, the competition is aimed at finding the company with .e most successful growth and expansion plans. Ultraframe beat five


eroe A d v e r tise r and Times,” financial director Mr David Moore explained that he thought the com­ pany could win the £50,000 prize and prestigious title. He said: "1 honestly believe the chances of win­ ning are very good." Run by 31, investors in


we used to live A DIRECTOR and producer of local history programmes for Yorkshire Television wits the fiiest speaker at a meeting of the Ribble Vai- ey Family History Society.


North Wales, recently refused permission for Cemfuel to be burned at Castle Cement’s plant there.


man of a new Kibble Val­ ley pressure group, as yet unnamed, which wants a moritorium on the fuel until it is "proved safe.” Councillors in Mold.


John Lancaster and Mr Moore had to give a pre­ sentation about the com­ pany to a panel of judges from major industry. They had to demonstrate that the company had a good track record and show that there is potential for future growth. Mr Moore said the


other regional finalists, including a computing firm, a cosmetic company and a carpet manufac­ turer. at the North West heat held in Chester last week. Managing director Mr


competition, run in con­ junction with “The Sunday Times,” will bo held in London next Wednesday. Asked what the com­


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pany pi,-ms to do if it wins the prize money, Mr Moore said: “We plan to explore new markets, par­ ticularly in Europe, and to conduct feasibility studies


be used to invest in formal training for all staff mem­ bers, from the shop floor to senior management, and distributed to the community. Reaching the London finals means the Ribble


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Valley is again firmly under the spotlight of the nation’s media. One of the eight finalists will be chosen to appear on


panel’s members explained how impressed they were with the dedication of the management team and the staff, as well as Mr Lan­ caster’s passion for the business. The national finals of the


born in North Yorkshire, moved to Clithcroc at the age of 11 and started work at a Low Moor mill at the age of 13. After her mar­ riage at the age of 2li. she and her husband. William, ran a grocery shop at Bawd lauds for some years.


Hotel, Market Place, in Clitheroe, for many years and her husband, who died in 1PS2, was a (piarrvman at Chat burn. Some 30 years ago. the


ness. Mrs Mason worked as a cook at the Victoria


After leaving the busi­


THE funeral lakes place at St Raul's Church. Low Moor, tomorrow, of retired eook .Mrs Rachel Priscilla Mason, who died at Rossendale Home for the Elderly, York Street, Ciitheroe, on Sunday, aged Sit. Mrs Mason, who was


Victoria Hotel cook for many years


Jesuit priest in hiding, who was betrayed by his young charge. Chairman Rov Preston


as his talk, the initial scenes portrayed various aspects of Victorian life, such as the building of the railways. To conclude, a Jacobean setting featured a young William Shake­ speare, as tutor to the de Houghton children, and a


eouple lost their younger son, Derek, in a horrific road accident at Primrose Bridge, Clitheroe, which also claimed the lives of four of his friends and sad­ dened the entire commu­ nity. Their eider son. Ken. died at the age of 51. about 10 years ago. Mrs Mason, who had


daughter, Sirs Hetty Wal­ lace. eight grandchildren a ii <


lived at Rossendale Home for the Elderly for the past four years, leaves a


grandchildren. £50 in damage


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A WINDOW was smashed at Penthouse Pottery in the Swan Courtyard, Clilheroe, causing damage valued at £50, at 12-15


a.m. on Sunday.


of the finals, Mr Moore said that just reaching this stage is a “confirmation of the success” of the com­ pany and a superb boost for Ultraframe and the people of the Ribble Valley.


A RED indu.striid drill, | valued at £30, was stolen j from a house on a building; site in Carlton Place, ' Clitheroe, last week, between -1-15 p.m. on Tuesday and 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday.


THERE! was a steady trade in cattle during Thursday’s sale at Gisburn Auction Mart. Forward were 50 newly-


calved dairy cows and heifers. First quality cows made to


quality h eifers to £1,450 (£1,197.15), second to £1,040


(£936.65).


and 45 stirks and stores. Calves: Charolais X bulls


There were 63 calves forward


mude to £262, Limousin X bulls to £275 (£241.20), heifers to £180 (£169.20), Belgian Blue X bulls t -----------"1.50) ’ ~


£275 (£220.25).


made to £250, heifers to £162 (£143.50), other Continental X bulls to £240, Hereford X heif­ ers to £180 (£174), Hereford X heifers to £180 (£174), Friesian X bulls to £169 (£152.65), Angus X heifers to £98. Stirks and stores: Charolais X


Blonde d’Aquitnine X bulls


heifers made to £230, LunousM ......


X heifers to £400, Simmentul f


£1,200 (average £1,173.35), second to £1,030 (£043.75), first


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THE Clitheroe Chess Club B team was subdued by a strong Nelson B side in the latest league fixture, going down SlAi to V/i.


top board one, adopted the Sicilian defence. After sacrificing pawns, his furi­ ous king-side attack could not d e fe a t the solid defences of the black and the game ran out a draw.


Peter Ryan, playing on


two game was lost after he lost a knight and two pawns in the opening exchanges, putting him in a poor position.


Philip Radeliffe’s board


heifers to £400, Black Polly X bulls/stecrs to £JS5. Forward in the fatstock sec­


tion were 440 cattle, including 120 young bulls, 20G steers and heifers, 114 cows and bulls and


785 sheep, including two lambs. 678 hoggs and 105 ewes and


o £272 (£240.50), heifers to £245 (£213.45), Simmental X bulls to


(136.7p), other light to 141.8p (126.7p), medium to 130.2p (123n),heavy to 126.8p (123.9p). Chief price: Top selling — F. C. Walker, £5,991.44. — J. E^. Bu 17S.8p, £894.


urrow, 500kg at f tp


made to 135.5p (1 3 2 .4p), medium to 163.op (135.9p), heavy to 142.8p (128.7p), other light to 119.8p (118p), medium to 137.8p (121.7p), heavy to 127.8)) (122.9n). Heifers: Cor


Steers: Continental light


made to 168.8p (1 5 5 .7p), medium to 168.8p (131.3p), heavy to 175.8n (133.lp), other light to 148.8p (118.3p), medium


Jontinenta) light op kilo


to 175.8t) (142.Op), medium to 167.7p (144p), heavy to 146.8p


rams. Bulls: Continental light made


ley announced that a talk and slide show would be given by ex-Dalesman edi­ tor Mr Bill Mitchell on the “Lost Village of Stocks-in- Bowland,” at Gisburn Fes­ tival Hall on Wednesday. The next meeting will


be the AGM and members' night at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday at the cricket club. Details are available from Anne Mauds ley (Stonyhurst 820291).


College dinner


AN occasional licence for a ru^by sevens competition and sportsman’s dinner at Stonyhurst Colleire has


Keedlev approved the application by John Steele, of the King's Arms. Clith­ eroe, for a licence between 11 a.m and midnight.


been granted. (’litheroe magistrates at


the* rutfby competition would be followed by a


Magistrates heard that


dinner at the college's More library on March 7th.


Strong opponents


dan Brown claimed Clith- eroe’s full point when,


thanked Mr Pell. The oldest member, nonage­ narian Miss Janey Tatter- sail, recited a dialect poem by the speaker’s late father, Jimmy Fell, enti­ tled “Old Timers," once published in the "Adver­ tiser and Times.” Secretary Anne Mauds-


Fell spoke on the topic "How we used to live" and showed video recordings of some of his p ro - grammes, made primarily for schools. Bearing the same title


Locallv-born Mr I a n


topics chairman, prepared the list of subjects, rang­ ing from “Homeopathic medicine,” tackled by M a rg a re t G ile s , to “Favourite music,” by Michael Hollis. There was also “Mind


Resignation of Roefield manager regretted


over matter,” by Brenda Capstick, and “Art gal­ leries — are the public being taken for a ride?” by Penny Ogden. Dennis Ogden took


members through trends in fashion, George Giles spoke on "Uniforms” and Betty Jacobs weighed the pros and cons of “Vitamins — is a g o o d d i e t sufficient?” The topics trophy was


has been manager since September, 1991 — a few months before the show­ piece complex opened in January, 1992. Mrs Hollingworth, who


THE manager of the financially-troubled Roe- field Leisure Centre in Clitheroe has resigned. Mrs Diane Hollingworth


aw a rd e d to K ev in Crowther for his reply to the very topical subject “Back to basics.” Lionel Patterson gave a compre­ hensive evaluation of the session. There were three set


lives in Clitheroe, said she was sad to be leaving and was hoping to slow down a little bit, although she would continue teaching aerobics and f itness classes. Roefield chairman Mr


speeches, two under the manual heading “Mean what you say.” George Giles gave a


Ron Pickup said that trustees regretted she was leaving and had asked her to stay on until a replace­ ment was found. He attri­ buted her resignation in part to the present finan­ cial situation. "As a result partly of


forthright, persuasive speech entitled “Capital punishment — should it be reintroduced?” and Betty Jacobs spoke on the title “Upstairs, downstairs,” describing the life of a house parlourmaid in days gone by. Brenda Capstick gave a


the political gerryman­ dering of both Clitheroe Town Council, Ribble Val­


ley Council and the North West Sports Council, we have now to find a new manager." he said. “Much is concerned with


moving account, entitled “My War,” under the man­ ual heading outlining the use of vocabulary and word pictures. All the speeches were


warmly applauded and helpful evaluations were given by Penny Ogden, Chris Carr and Kevin Crowther. Gordon Taylor reviewed


the evening and thanked everyone for responding positively to a stimulating meeting. The next meeting will


shortly between the Roe­ field committee, town council and Kibble Valley Council about the future of the centre.


New Zealand overland


be at 7-30 p.m. on Monday at Low Moor Reading Room and Club. Visitors are welcome.


Granted bail


A SELF-EMPLOYED roofer has been charged with causing JEJ93 worth of


damage to house door in Clitheroe. Mr Nigel Biddulph (29),


of Derwent Crescent, pleaded not guilty to caus­ ing damage to a door on Bawd I amis, when he appeared at Clitheroe Magistrates' Court, at Reedley. Magistrates adjourned


proceedings until April Mth and granted Biddulph unconditional bail.


countryside warden in the Thame Valley, will be talking about the spectacu­ lar scenery, as well as the humorous and less-than- humorous incidents he experienced during the 15- month adventure. Mr Mcllro.v will also


A JOURNEY overland to New Zealand will provide the basis fur the next lec­ ture in the winter pro­ gramme of the Pendle Forest Association of the National Trust. Mr Duncan Mclirov. a


the lack of secure financial support into the future and we have spent too much time being self-criti­ cal of what is a real suc­ cess story." A meeting is to he held


show slides of the journey — which was undertaken with his wife and daughter — during the lecture, which is taking place at 7- 30 p.m. on Tuesday, at St Peter's Church, Burnley. Admission is i'l, hut free for association members.


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defeats for Clitheroe play­ ers on the other two boards resulted in the dis­ appointing final score. Charlie Hill on board four lost early nieces and was soon forced to resign and Pillip Titterington faced the same fate when dou­ bled pawns in the opening proved weak later in the game,


with the white pieces, he gained an early advantage which his opponent could not counter. With the match even,


Steady trade in mart cattle


M. Cockett, £S70. Top kilo — E. M. Baldwin, 490kg at 175.8p, £861.42. Grade 1 cows made to 128


UlttUL * b u n o IltIMiC L\J


(90.9pj, feeding cows to 98.8p (89.7p). Sheep: Standard lambs made


(£32.90), horned ewes to £31 (£ 2 5 .1 0 ) , rams to £44.80 (£33.85).


( l l l . lp ) , medium to 115.3p (109n), neavy to 107.5i> (103.7p). Half-bred ewes made to £50


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tion were 18 tonnes of hay and straw, with meadow hay making to £65 per tonne, barley straw to £G0 and wheat straw to £4S. Forward at the Beacon North


Forward in the fatstock sec­


(161.5p), medium made to 267.5p (260.5p) and heavy averaged 254p.


West Electronic Auction were 1,210 hoggs. Standard hoggs made to 267p


(119.2p), grade 2 to 108.2p (96.9p), grade 3 to 101.Sp


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