Chth eroc ih M J i (K J i t o r ia l ). A M M (A d iv r t is i iu j ) . D u n i lc n iJ J . i . i l (C h is s i f in l )


D r a m a t i c t w i s t i n c o u n c i l s h a k e - u p Adjournment comes as shock


TH KH E was a dramatic twist to the Kibble Valley Council shake-up


controversy this week. Councillors ant ioipat ing


a full ami IVank debate on the restructuring of the authority left the chamber shellshocked on Tuesday night. A last minute adjourn­


ment of the item and the meeting, to allow further consultation with staff and parish councils, effectively stifled debate — a tactical move which neither the l.iberal Democrats, the sole 1,abour representa­ tive or the public gallery, packed with anxious mem­ bers of the council's work­ force, expected. Tuesday's meeting fol­


lowed a highly charged gathering of around SO extremely concerned staff and councillors on Monday night. As ward represen­ tatives arrived for Tues­ day's meeting, they were confronted with a plea that they should not let party politics in te r fe re with


what could prove to be one of the most fundamental decisions they could make, affecting the delivery of council services to the lvibble Valley community. With recent announce­


ments that two e h i e f officers are taking early retirement and a question mark hanging over the position of another senior employee, morale within the Church Walk offices is, according to one employee after the meeting, at an all-time low. Councillors on Tuesday


were to have voted on the setting up of area boards — a move described as g iv in g local people a greater say in the running of local government; the revising of the committee st met lire, cutting 10 com­ mittees to three; and the developing of a more cus­ tomer-focused organisa-


lion, as well as supporting the consultation process with parish amt town councils on the division of the Kibble Valiev into area boards and witli staff on the setting up of flexible customer-tocused teams. Council leader Conn.


Kill Fleming's successful ailjoiirmuent proposal was


met with initial shocked silence, before a torrent of attempts to ask further questions on the issue by the l.iberal Democrat and 1.abour councillors. C h ie f e x e c u t i v e M r


Ossie Hopkins explained that the motion was "pro­ cedural" and any member


wishing to speak must restrict himself to the adjournment motion, not to issues which would be raised in the council


minute. header of the l.iberal


Uemocrats Conn, llowel ,1 o n e s s p o k e o f t h e


"deluge" of response from the parishes: Conn. Frank Dyson (Clitheroe) ques­


tioned the chief execu­ tiv e ’s ruling and Conn.


Stephen Sutcliffe (Clith-


eroel claimed that the adjournment had been used as a device to avoid proper frank and full discussion. l.abour's Conn. Kert


Jones was told to "s it down" and confine himself to the adjournment issue as he attempted to express his outrage and Conn. Ste­ phen Holt (C l ith e ro e )


asked for more time to discuss the matter. Councillors pointed out


that, with the next 1’arish Councils’ I.iaisou Commit­


tee not due to meet until February 2nd, reconven­ ing in January would be


too earlv. Tuesday's adjournment


also meant that councillors


Parish council anger over lack o f consultation — page 11


Busiest mart day for a long time at festive show


T ItK Christmas Show at Flitheroc Auction Mart was a j ‘Xtretnely high standard ot \


great success, seeing


entrants.one ot the busiest flat s at riilheiw lor a long time, then* were ISO cattle forwanl. The fommetcial traile was tinpi-oveti. though averages are influte>l x\ilh the show prices The champion beast, a Limou­


bOfthgs: .! Wilson, C Middleton. Hest Friesian cow under 1‘iOOhgs: T. W hit w ell and Sons.


sin steer welching (''tOkgs. shown by Mr John See«l, was sold at 'J dp he to .Mr li. Nutter, on ttehalf of Sir S. DavenjHUt. ( ‘oleman's, at Kawlenstall The reserve l*easi was ubo shown by Mr Seeil ant! the ton heifer of the flay by Nuttall Hros, of Kibchester. I.ighl bulls made to lMlp


xvt'll supported ami the chain pion pen of lambs \


\V h 11 w e 11 a n d St'ii>, .1 . Kcdmax ne. Itest Friesian cow oxer


.1, Kednuwie.J. (I. Kddleslon. Hest ln-ef cow : 1 and J Char­


ley Farms. All classes of prune lamb w ere


Mr Priiin llreahs xvilh si\ Tevels. He also won (In- ivsrrxe pri/e.


laveruge KIO.lOp). medium to CP.ip illiop). heavy averaged 1 hop. Overall, bulls made to ir*optli:.V.(Up). Steers: Light made to JsOp


(llM.TSp). medium to ISap lO ( 1 i!S. rutp). heavv t o iMilp


'tl.d'Jpg overall to kMdj>


Odl.tMp). Heifers: Light made to l»*lp ( Kill.<i»»p>. medium to lsSp


( IP.i.'J’Jpl. heavy to ItSp overall to ISSp


tllti ‘Alpl. Forward were ‘.*7 cows, with


the top price gained by Ohatglev Farms ( ‘ast rows made to 1 top (SI idip) Host Fontinriital bull: T. K


■ tall Itros, F, ami K. Seed. S .1.


Duei-den. Hest Continental heifer: Nut


Harrison, II. ami M.deffivy. I te s t n a t ix c .......... . h r i ' rw T


Duel-den. Uest native breed steer: A.


J F. ami K. Seed. S. .1 (||:i x as shoxx n by


t llO.TSni. niefhum to KM.'.Fip (lO'.rFJpg heavv to tit 1.74p (1US Tipi, overall to KU.74p (WiMUpV Forward xxeiv 'Jtst exxes. with


Lambs; Light made to 1‘JOp stamlaril to l-LILIp


thf‘ best making to 1*14.fib U7u».:u». Hest jien of six or moiv Down


•AIR TECH' (6-11) adults' were C 12.99 NOW e 9 .9 9


T. W. I'ukani Pest |K-ti of six or more Furo X lambs; 1 and l! D Preaks. T.


(lornall. 'J ami S.L Wilson. Host native breed bull: l and ‘1


(l. and N. Oegg P«M Continental steer: J and


Mules Mashams: .1. Whittaker, T. W. Pickaixl. W Pimler.


W. Pickard Pest pell of six or more


horned lambs T Wlutxxell ami Soils. T. W. Pickaixl, lv. ami ,L Prewer. Pest pen of four or more


Pest pen of six or more


horned exvos: .1. Whittaker. T. Whitxvell ami Sons. K. D. Whilwell. Post of four or more non-


Baptism of fire for new speaker


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Speakers' Club wore lol'l guessing with an intriguing: spooi-h ontitlod “Mow I noarl.v bocamo ti nun and otulod up a


witch.” Mr Do tr ick Holmes introduced new member


! Jenny Ssiville, who amused • her listeners as she eheer-


\ ful ly p lot ted her way I through an allege:) mid-life ’ crisis. She tU*scrilx*(i her i various l ife -s ty le s and


i jobs. , Fvaluator Mrs t.hns


• Carr congratulated her on I a thoroughly enjoyable ' and informative "baptism


: of fire." 1 Mr Stan Blackburn fol­ low e d with an amusing ; and instructive speech ■ entitled “Get out of that."


'.He started with Oliver . Hardv’s quip to Stan Lau- ; red "That's a nice mess ■ you've gotten me into. Freda Driver, evaluat-


iing, referred to his fluent 'delivery and the research : which had gone into the speech.


Topics chairman Mar­ garet Wilkinson built the


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wi’viso her on a number of dny and the next nicotine. i help her plan starting at 7-!10 p.m., will take place at Low * '— Kill


ac :tivities to ... her leisure hours.


to \ Among the muny sug- Bending Room and Club isure numn ..... ............”


irestions, Brenda Cnpstick on January 10th, when Wive recommendations on visitors are welcome.


tilling upo members to ivi


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n lllCiiiuci n tw !•»«» V .


oor


n l. o o i u 11 • • • “ * impending retirement,


evening classes, Alan Hoi* gate suggested a reading programme, Peony Ogden advised on charily work and Derrick Holmes urged her to ilon walking boots a n d e x p 1 o r e l h c countryside. On being asked what


language she should study, Freda D r iv e r felt she should stick to Knglish and, of course, the speak­ ers’ club. A mass of "h e lp fu l"


advice was giv en and H e le n A m b le r was awarded the topics trophy for her amusing rundown o f v a r iou s e x o rc is e s designed to keep her fit. Ada Garner evaluated


the session, which had provided excellent oppor­ tunities for impromptu speaking, ami general eva­ lu a to r Dennis Ogdon reviewed the evening as informative, amusing and


interesting. The club's Christmas


party will be held on Mon- ........ > •' 4- i ' . *.. A - . - • * / . . : . X ^ '


A Massive Selection of Gilts including: PORCELAIN BABY DOLL


catalogue pneo C7.99 each


cataloguo price C9.99 SALE TIME PRICE £1.99


MUSICAL BEAR cntnloguo price Eli .99 SALE TIME PRICE £2.98


DINOSAUR GAME catalogue price C7.99


SALE TIME PRICE 2 FOR £2.99 SALE TIME PRICE £1.28 CLASSIC FAN


SOAP/CRYSTAL SET


cntnloguo prico C3.99 ench SALE TIME PRICE 2 FOR £2.30


JEWELLERY BOXES catalogue prico E6.99 each SALE TIME PRICE 2 FOR £2.80


lOOnVDYIl • CLOTlilING • ACC'USSOItlKS HAZEL MILL, BLACKBURN ROAD, HASLINGDEN, TEL; 0706 227916


December 24 December 25 December 26


Christmas and New Year Opening 'Times 10am-4.30pm December 31


Closed


December 29 December 30


January 1 10am-4.30pm January 2


December 27/28 10am-5.30pm January 3 10am-8pm January 4 10am-5.30pm January 5


A FANTASTIC RANGE OF SPORTS BAGS AND FASHION BAGS were £2.99


NOW £1


liornefl exxes; P. Preaks. II and d K. D. Wliltwell.


'AIR TECH’ adults' were


£12.99 NOW £9 .99 ‘PERFORMANCE’ children's were £10.99 N NOW


£ 8 .9 9 O were £9.99 NOW £ 7 .9 9


CASUAL SHIRTS were £12.99


NOW £8.99


MEN’S JEANS were £9.99 NOW £7.99


MEN’S TRAINERS, ‘Ocean Pacific’ (leather uppers, size 6-9) were £19.99 NOW


14.99 MEN’S ASSORTED


ALL GOODS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY


CHILDREN’S TRAINERS (leather uppers) were £8.99


NOW £ 3 .9 9


X lambs under 4 0hgs; W. Pimler. .1. Whittaker. \ post i*en of six or more Doxxn


lambs amixe lOkgs: 1. - ami d


'VISION' (10-5) children's wete £11.99


NOW £8.99


LADIES' TAILORED JACKETS wore £26.99 NOW


£19.99


SKIRTS !in assorted colours were £12.99 NOW £9.99


BODYSUITS were £10.99 NOW £7.99


FASHION SHOES WITH LEATHER UPPERS were £29.99


NOW £1 0.99


FASHION HANDBAGS were £2.99 NOW £1.49


LADIES’ BOOTS (leather uppers) were £24.99


NOW £ 1 4 .9 9 o


LADIES' BOOTS (leather uppers, various styles and colours) were £29.99


NOW £ 1 0 .99 D time tit


were denied a second bite, which would have arisen had they had the chance to debate the minutes of the December Parish Council Liaison Committee, in which representat ives expressed their concern at the "apparent haste” at which the item was being dealt with. Afterwards, one ol the


many staff present said the manoeuvre was one which his colleagues would never have expected. No advance notice had been given and. he pointed out. no members ol the council were likely to have taken ! their copies of standing i orders to the meeting, i explaining what they could ! and could not do. How­ ever, he said, staff would use the period of consulta­ tion to good effect. It is anticipated that the


council meeting will be reconvened in January. The next scheduled ineel- ing is February 'JSl !i.


Exclusive Dress Agency


IT was party time with a Christmas


meal for a group of IS elderly residents of Clitheroe. who meet once a month for a get-together organ ised by Age Concern. The project. run at


Clitheroe Community Day Hospital, aims to help lhi‘ elderly keep lheir independence, get them away from their homes for tin hone o ' <>■ in,l eive


F e s t i v e c h e e r f o r e l d e r l y was provided from


thrir caivrs a liltlo ivspito. A c t iv it io s whii’h


lho grou p on jo y s include tjui/./es, musi- cal items and guest speakers and in the New Year it is hoped to begin craftwork sessions.


T h e C h r is tm a s meal at the t- e -p i !"1


the group's funds by the catering staff of the Day Hospital.


Special guests from


Age Concern Lanca­ shire who attended


the party were devel­ opment o ff ic e r for Kibble Valley Martin Hradley. chief officer Miss lieraldme Moore


and chairman Miss FJii'.abeth llowarth.


Anyone experienc­


ing problems where Age Concern could


help, in the run-up to Christmas, can con­


tact Mr H ra d le y (Clitheroe ” ‘.Hir>:tt. Our picture shows


several of the group getting ready to tuck in to the party fare, with Mr Hradle y (back left) looking on.


Watch this space for contest winners


KNTK1KS tor our Fhristmas C'rarkrr competitions have been rolling in.


Tlu* dosing flutes have now gone ami next week


we will he announcing the lucky winners of: O Kuutasiic prii'c vouchers from I ’litherne toy spe


cialists John t'owgill atul Son.


O A meal for two. j»lus transport courtesy o! Kxec- utive Fahst at the Auctioneer Restaurant.


9 A super AMO hamper donated by Tesco. O Six A‘*Jf> vouchers. O A free family rail ticket to anywhere in the


North West, thanks to Regional Railways. Watch this space!


We are now taking in your nearly new quality


^ Designer labels Labels include Frank Usher. Max Mam.


Deity Barclay, Za/ia. Louis I'erauil, Fscada, l.auivl, )'anx’ll, Ozbek, Moschino. Jasfx’r Conran. Versace. Mondi. Christian D io r


TOW 11 IF. HUNT IN NF.YV AND NF.AHLY NFAV DESIGNER CLOTHluS Including samples


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Clitheroe Ailrcrtiscr X- Times. December D i li,


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LADIES' BOOTS (leather uppers) were £19.99


o NOW c 6 .9 9


10am-4,30pm 11am-5pm


10am-5.30pm 10am-5.30pm 10am-5.30pm 10am-8pm


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