Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422381 (Classified)__________ ______________________________ response to summer camp |
Railway brings ramblers flooding into the area
RAMBLERS from as far afield as Bolton and Burv have been using Ribble Valley s recently opened rail line to enjoy the beauty of the
area. Walkers have been
flooding into the Ribble Valley, from the Manches ter area, for a series of monthly walks organised by Bolton and Bury ramblers. T h e y h a v e b e e n
Oxendale Hall and through Old Park Wood to Osbal- deston Hall, they enjoyed lunch on the banks of the
After continuing past
Ribble.The party proceeded th ro u g h D o b r i d d i n g|
applauding the success of Wood passing a senes
the line and now hope to see daily services opened up to Hellifield. In July, they enjoyed a
walk in the Rochester area, stalling from Rams- greave and Wilpshire and returning to Whalley. Other walks have included the Sabden and Whalley areas, Clitheroe and the Ribble and Hodder Val leys, which also utilised the Slaidburn bus. Dales Rail is also help
small ponds alongside an intricate set of field paths, en route to the Fielden Arms, w here liquid refreshments were grate
fully consumed. After crossing Arley
Brook, lined with giant hogweod, the final stretch of the walk to Pleasingtqn station was reached via Butler’s Delf, Pleasington Old Hall and Tongue Hill. Several species of but
ing ramblers, through a weekly series during the summer between Black pool North and Carlisle, stopping at all stations along the Ribble Valley
“ IT ’S b r i l l i a n t — i t ’s l ik e th e r e a l th in g ,” said 11-year- old P e te r Roberts as h e p re p a re d fo r a “ r o c k c l im b in g ” t r a in in g session a t R o e f ie ld L e i s u r e
Centre. P e te r , of Conway
Avenue, Clitheroe, is one of hundreds of Rib- blc Valley children who have, so far, taken part in a summer camp now in progress as part of a school holiday play and training project. The idea is to give
SHEILA NIXON REPORTS
two age groups — the eight to IDs and 11 to 13s — s om e th in g interesting and chal lenging to do during th e i r lo n g s c h o o l
holidays. The “ camp” is the
first venture of its kind to be organised at the leisure centre by man ager Tony Rodia. “We have just held our first s e s s io n s an d th e response was superb — a total of 256 children attended. There will be
dailv sessions on week days u n t i l August
26th,” he said. Peter and his 11-year-
old cousins, Rachel Lewis, of Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, and Martin Smith, from Aldershot, opted for a session on the climbing wall, with tuition from expert rock climber Bob
activities as short ten nis, badminton, netball, bench football, arts and crafts, face painting and kwik cricket, under the watchful eye of expert adult helpers. The summer camp staff line-up includes
Tavlor.Later, like others who have been attend ing, they had the choice of moving on to such
art teacher Mrs Angela Knowles, newly-quali fied PE and recreation teacher Miss Claire Ste phenson and student teachers Mr Gino Rush- ton and Miss Heather
Rice.
some forthcoming ses sions were already hooked up, so parents are advised to telephone the centre to make sure there are spare places available. Sessions run between 11-30 a.m. and •1 p.m. and 60 is the maximum number of children catered for on a daily basis. Other activities arc
Mr Rodia said that
line.On Saturday. Clitheroe Ramblers utilised the line 'or themselves on a 12- mile rail ramble, with members joining the train at Clitheroe and other sta tions before alighting at R a ill s g r e a v e a n d
Wilpshire. In bright sunshine and
clear blue skies, Mr Ben Brown led the party over
aerobics, a film show;, T.T. competition, uni hockey, an obstacle cou rse and T -sh ir t printing. Admission is £2.
varied terrain past Rams- greave Hall Farm, Hagg's Hall and Midge Hall to Mire Hall, where a fox was spotted.
W r i t i n g d o w n t h e
s e a s o n s BEAUT1FUL handwrit ing is an acquired art, and
currently on display at Clitheroe Library are numerous examples of local residents' work. Students attending the
Robert Brannon's Philosopy
cr expert styling and professional care will unleash the natural which lies everyone's
Clilheroe calligraphy class, from beginners to the more experienced, have contributed items to the exhibition, which has a
four seasons theme. The class meets on Mon
dav evenings at Ribbles- dale Countv High School and Wednesday mornings at the Spiritualist Church,
beauty within hair.”
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terflies and a variety of flowers, including purple loosestrife and lesser
spearwort, were seen. At Blackburn Station,
the guard held the con necting train for walkers, who arrived back in Clith eroe within 40 minutes of
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leaving Pleasington to | complete an eventful day. The next weekend walk
will be an observer walk in Silverdale, led by Dorothy Crossley and Jean Brown, on Sunday. They will meet at Waterloo car park, Clitheroe, at 10 a.m.
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£215.00 £175.00 £215.00 £175.00
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A.E. HARGREAVES MOOR LANE & WOONE LANE,
TEL: 22683 CLITHEROE r = ~
Greenacre Street. Examples of calligraphy
OPENING TIMES 1 m o n d a y -f r id a y
on different backgrounds, including coloured illustra tions of the four seasons are on show until the end of the month in the lending
library.Tutor is Jane Holroyd, of Padihatn. and more information about the classes can be obtained from her on t)282 779374.
Raleigh bike
THIEVES stole a Raleigh Wildfire mountain bike from the churchyard at Whalley Parish Church between 5 and 6 p.m. on
Sunday. Gisburn depot helps win mark of quality
A FARM supply depot, which has been the focal point of Craven farmers for the past 30 years, was thanked by its parent com pany for its part in helping the' group achieve the supreme award of quality status — the BS 5750 accreditation. The AF Preston Farm
ers depot staff at Gisbum were also thanked by Mr
Tony Dunn, the company’s sale's manager, at a cere mony attended by cattle specialists, representa tives and depot staff. He presented a framed
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Set in beautiful 15 acre grounds, Moorland School is now able to otter a complete package of pre-school education Irom birth upwards
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copy of the award to the staff and said the BS 5750 status was regarded as a special achievement, for all aspects of AF pic’s business were reviewed in a total of 38 locations, including the Gisburn
depot.
sentation, David Aspin, third from the left, and Steven Tomlinson, display a copy of the award. With them are, from left to right, Nigel Roles, Ann Pve David Redmayne, Tony Dunn, Val Carolan and Peter Wormleighton.
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