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THIS week’s Valen­ tine’s Day message to lead commissioner Mrs Anne Levick from the Ribble Valley marked an upturn in the cam­ paign to prevent a carve-up of the area in the forthcoming Local Government Review.


special CARVE coffee morning, held at Harrop Fold Country Farmhouse Hotel and attended by over 50 people who braved the snow and ice to get there.


The card was signed at a


Ribble Valley — yes, we really love you!


was a very successful event. People signed the card and wrote their own letters, which were typed by my daughter there and then.”


Special report by Theresa Robson The CARVE campaign


looks set to culminate in a massive "Valley Rally” on May Day. The rally, which is being


Mrs Victoria Wood, said: "Despite the weather, it


Proprietor of the hotel,


ble Valley Mayor and Mayoress Conn, and Mrs Tony Jackson, who pre­ sented Mrs Wood with a Ribble Valley plaque, and Clitheroe town crier Mr


Roland Hailwood. In attendance were Rib­


organised by the Ribble Valley Ramblers’ Associa­ tion, will involve hundreds of people walking from the four corners of the bor­ ough to converge on Clith­ eroe Castle Field. There, hundreds of spe­ cial balloons will be


released, sending the mes­ sage to our neighbours in no uncertain terms that united we stand against any attempt to carve the area up.


Commission spokesman confirmed this week that already over -100 letters have been received from Ribble Valley residents regarding the proposed carve-up.


A Local Government Martin turns talents to fund-raising


FROM polar bears to Mickey Mouse — that’s the subject of an “Evening with Martin James,” to be held on February 25th. The event, which will include a prize raffle, has


been organised by CARVE — Campaign Against the Ribble Valley's Extinction.


travels round the world, from the icy wastes of Canada to the razzamatazz of Disneyland.


Air James will give an illustrated talk about his


will be held in the Ribble Valley Council Chamber, Church Walk, starting tit 7-30 p.m.


Tablers mark charter anniversary


BINGO CHIPPING


VILLAGE HALL Saturday,


February 19th at 7*45 p.m.


Admission 20p GOOD PRIZES


Proceeds to Community Hall FOOD Refreshments will be served at the event, which


“We definitely take note of people who write to us. If 400 people feel strongly enough to write, then we will certainly listen to what they have to say.” There is still time to


The spokesman said:


make your feelings known to the commission. If you feel strongly that the area should not be carved up or that it should be granted unitary authority status, write to Airs Anne Levick, Local Government Com­ mission, Dolphyn Court, 10/11 Great Turnstile, Lin­ coln’s Inn Fields, London WC1V 7JN.


Win a prize for campaign poster design


BUDDING young Kililile Valley artists are invited to design a poster depicting the area’s bid for unitary authority status. Cash prizes are up lor


Ffupil power


SIXTH formers at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School are putting their crosses against self­ autonomy by conducting a massive Local


tural affairs students, hope their efforts' might chalk them up to]) marks in their GCSE’s too!


Government Review survey. The youngsters, all cul


presentation from Mr Chris Alarsden, who is an accountant at the Ribble Valley Council and a mem­ ber of the council’s review team, and Aliss Theresa Robson, a member of CARVE — Campaign Against Ribble Valley’s Extinction.


The group received a


the function of local government and the pur­ pose behind the Local Government Review. He outlined the func­


Air Alarsden explained


the history of CARVE and suggested ways in which the youngsters mighL involve themselves in the


campaign. They were thanked by


CRGS politics and history lecturer Air John Wootton, who commented: “The Ribble Valley sees itself its being rather special and unique, that’s why it has a flag flying over the castle with ‘Ribble Valley’ writ­ ten on it in 20ft. letters!” Among the ideas put


tions of both district and county councils in relation to services such as educa­ tion, planning, police, traf­ fic and refuse collection. Aliss .Robson described


forward by the pupils were a vox pop. to be con­ ducted in Clitheroe, asking townspeople for their views on the future of local government in the area, a letter-writing campaign among pupils expressing their opinions to the Local Government Commission and the election of a youth representative for the CARVE group.


DID YOU KNOW? Sign of the ftmirc 7^*


Y'S'S^


grabs in the competition, which is being organised by CARVE — Campaign Against Kibble Valley’s Extinction. The competition is


THE Ribble Valley lias some of the most beautiful countryside in the North West. In fact, 70% of the district is included in the


i’25 and there will he a cash prize for his or her school, explained compe­ tition organiser Mrs Judith Roberts. She said: “ We are


open to youngsters of pri­ mary school age. the closing dale being March 25th. The winner will receive


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AI DM It KItS of Clith- eroe Round Table mem­ bers took time off from their charity work to celebrate the 3(Hh anni­ versary of the founding of their group, with a charter dinner at the M o o r c » c k I n n ,


Waddinglon. It was an all-male


occasion, with 80 mem­ bers and guests attend­ ing. Canon Reg Smith, rector of Bury, gave an entertaining after din­ ner speech touching on a variety of topics. Presiding at the din­ ner table was dull pres­


MORE than 1,500 people enjoyed a superb production of “Cinderella” given in Trinity Methodist Church.


Sparkling panto fits the bill


house for each of the eight performances marking the 30th annual Trinity panto­ mime, which was produced by Jean Robinson.


There was a packed


ident Air Chris Stock- t o n , p i c t u r e d welcoming the speaker. Guests included area 34 Round Table chairman Air John Irving, Clith- oroe Rotary Club presi­ dent Air Brian White, Uihhhlcsdalc Rotary C1 u 1) p re s id e n t At r George Clarkson and Clithcroc 41 Club chair- ill a n At r N o r ill a n Cowell.


Chemists’ rota TODAY and tomorrow,


lleyes Chemist, of Moor Lane, Clitheroe, will be open until (>-30 p.m.


Street: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday until 0-30 p. m.


Hills Pharmacy, Church Farm theft


THIKVES made off with a tool bag and quantity of tools, valued in total at £550. from a farm in Read between <


d a y a a (I 4 p . m. > Thursday.


> p.m. last Alon-


With a cast of nearly 50 and backstage support


from a further 70, there was a genuine sense of camaraderie engendered from such a mixture of talented people, who, working together, were able to give tremendous pleasure to audiences.


sually, with a tableau on a delicately lit village square, where Helen Coles, as the Fairy God­ mother, set the scene with the prologue. As she scat­ tered glitter dust and the


The show began, unu­ In d u s t r y ‘y e s


THE erection of an indus­ trial building on the Salth- ill estate in Clitheroe has been given planning per­ mission by Ribble Valley Council.A condition lias been imposed that the use of tile premises is restricted to tlie hours between 7 a.m. and f> p.m. Monday to Friday and between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.


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clock began to chime, the villagers came to life and


began the opening song A tuneful and confident


Rath I’aul introduced her­ self as Cinderella and Kim Croydon as Buttons. The arrival of the ugly sisters, with Norman Hornby as Blossom Hardup and Michael Britcliffe as Petal Hardup, caused even more chaos both on and off stage.


aded the flamboyant entrance of Dolly Hardup,


Then, the chorus seren­


played by Steuart Kelling- ton. The next major char­ acter to appear was King Hubert of Bankrupt, played by Roland Hail­ wood, whose unfortunate Chancellor, Oswald, was played by Michael Field­ ing’. Later, in act two, the pair presented an excel­ lent slapstick decorating scene.


act was a woodland scene that allowed Rachel Slin- ger, as a relaxed Prince Charming, to switch iden­ tities with Katherine Crovdon, as a confident Dandini, and meet Cinder­ ella incognito.


Rounding out the first


with a ballroom scene when Michael Smith, as th e AI a j o r Domo , announced those arriving, and the dazzling and colourful costumes best demonstrated the excel­ lent skills of the wardrobe department.


The second act opened


woodland scene and the appearance of an unex­ pected popular contempo­ rary character, the story returned to the village square and build-up to the fitting of the slipper.


Following a ghostly


have always been suc­ cessful but three factors made this production arguably the best for several years; the lively, animated chorus, pre­


Trinity pantomimes


sented by Joan Willock and Joan Wrigley; the whole-hearted efforts of the junior chorus under the eagle eyes of Kath Crane, Greta Jones and Susan Atonk; and the very good standard of the tap, ballet and dancing overall.


include: Musical d ire c to r , Dorothv Birtwell; organist,


O th e rs d e se rv in g ered


ist, Karen McGurk; stage man­ ager, Stuart Itobinson. S ta g e a s s i s ta n t s : Jo h n Mcltriue, Alistair McDonald,


Peter \\Yielev; rehearsal pian- i aleG ‘


Dave Morris, Jim Paul. S et design: Dave S co t t , Stuart itobinson.


Uowker, Jaines and Janet Har­ greaves, Tricia Procter. Continuity: Christine llrit-


P ro p e r ty man ag ers: Pat •


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Smith, Alvin Tolson. Sound: Alan Blcazard. Make­


up; Hazel Hailwood, Marian Niven. House manager: Michael Brit­


cliffe. Assistants: Stephanie Alston, David Bowkur, Janet Braithwuite, Sandra and John


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Betty Hincks, Nan Morris, Sue Adcroft, Iris Gregson, Shirley Penman, May Kushton and Christine Shutt


Wardrobe: Audrey Dickinson, Chorus: Ann Backhouse, Mar­


garet Backhouse, Cynthia Croy­ don, Katherine Croydon, Anne


Gawthorpo, Susan Isherwood, Jennv Seutt, Christine Shull, Jennv Shutt, Bridget Smith, Jean ‘Smith, Sue Stanworth. Dancers: Sharon Adcroft,


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officer, Air David Hewitt, who works to protect and enhance the local countryside and facilitate its proper use. Air Hewitt ensures that the local authority com­


Forest of Rowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Ribble Valley Council employs a countryside


looking for a poster which best depicts the area’s sense of commu­ nity spirit and revulsion at the thought of being carved up in the forth­ coming Local Govern­ ment Review. “Entrants can use any


plies with statutory legislation affecting protected areas, species and habitats. This includes the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, sites of special scientific interest, tree preservation orders and trees in conservation areas. The Kibble Valley Council makes a financial contribution to the Forest of Bowland Countryside Management Service and is represented on its working group, as well as its members’ group. The administration of current tree legislation,


including tree preservation orders, the issuing of felling licences and the monitoring of Forestry Commission Broadleaf Woodland Grant Schemes, is also considered an important part of Air Hewitt’s work. Air Hewitt is the main point of contact in the


medium for their poster, from crayons or collage to pencils or paints. The choice is theirs.” The competition will


administration of rights-of-way legislation, com­ plaints about obstructions on footpaths and plan­ ning applications affecting rights of way. He also provides specialist arboricultural advice


b c ju d g e d h v Mr s Roberts, “Advertiser and Times” editor Mr Leigh Morrissey and Mr Roger Dugdale, of Clitheroe animal feed firm !L Dug­ dale and Son Ltd. which i s


competition. Entries should he sent


s p o n s o r i n g t h e


to Mrs Roberts, Church- g ates , Saw ley Road, Chatham, Lancs, BR7 •IAS.


agreement.” This means that special areas have been chosen,


Hewitt’s work has been the relationship that the council has developed with the Countryside Com­ mission, through the “ block grant agency


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