12 Clitlierae Advertiser & Times, April 21st, 1 Oll-i


Clitheroe 22824 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) Enid Blyton is winner for Emma


ENID BLYTON fan Emma Singleton, of Balmo ra l A v enu e , Clitheroe, has claimed our Junior Reader of


the Month title. Like many children


from previous genera­


tions, 10-year-old Emma, a pupil at Edisford County


Primary School, has found the ‘‘Famous Five” stories compulsive reading. In keeping with the


C l ith e ro e ch i ld ren ’s library staff. Her 180-word account of


rules of the competition, she read seven books by different authors and then submitted a book review about her favourite story,


“ Five on a Treasure I s la n d ,” for ju d g in g by


the plot anti why she found the book enjoyable reading outshone reviews from other contenders around the area. Her favourite character


be known, who spends her summer holiday with cous­ ins Anne, Dick and Julian — and dog Timmy.


is tomboy Georgina, or George as she prefers to


the treasure trail after rowing to an island and discovering a map on the deck of a sunken vessel. “My favourite part is when


The Famous Five hit


they go down to explore ii the shipwreck, because it - was exciting and spooky,” wrote Emma.


reader, she enjoys swim­ ming, plays the piano, has a pet rabbit and is a mem­ ber of the junior section of the RSPCA.


As well as being an avid A i


Celebratory cake for official opening


Attempted murder charges


BAIL has been refused to a Clitheroe man who faces two charges of attempted murder and one of causing i'150,000 damage.


Peter O’Hare (2ti), of Hod- :!cr Grove, Clitheroe, was uljourned by magistrates it Reedley on Monday.


The case against Shaun


attempting to murder both Mr Richard Marnier, a sales executive at the Walker Farrimond garage at Nelson, and a customer t h e re , Mr V ie t o r Edwards.


tnd the showroom itself. He was represented by


He is also charged with ausing damage to 10 cars


ill's Jane Harvey, who ipplied for bail on his lehalf. However, prosecu- or Mr David Macro ibjected to the application ind it was refused by the nagistrates. O’Hare was remanded


O'Hare is accused of


STANDRING — REID


A honeymoon at EuroDis- ney, in France, followed the wedding of Clitheroe couple Mr Raymond Standring and Miss Deb­ bie Reid at Accrington Register Office. Mr Standring is a com­


Emily Pike, the bride’s niece, and Master Daniel Standring, the bride­ groom’s son. Miss Pike wore a Bo-


the-shoulder ivory gown and a short veil, which was edged with pearls and held in place by a head­ dress of spring flowers. She carried a boii(|Uet of yellow roses, September f low e rs and sp r in g flowers. In attendance were Miss


pany director and Miss Reid a hairdresser. The bride wore an off-


Standring, the bride­ groom’s brother. A reception was held at


peep style ivory dress, trimmed with roses, and a sash of Blackwatch tartan. Best man was Mr Garry


n custody pending com- nittal proceedings.


Clitheroe.


N ic e ’s r e s t a ur a n t , Langho. The couple are to live in


Photograph: Mr .1. Cat- low, Ribchester.


Magnet for horse


lovers


KEEPING Ribble Valley equestrians firmly in the sad­ dle is the aim of a n e w C l i t h e r o e business specialis­ ing in the field of horse and agricul­ tural sujjplies.


David and Doreen Highland have h a r ­ nessed th e i r long­ standing hobby into a business venture that promises to be a mag­ net for everyone from Pony C lu b b e r s to pleasure riders. Highlands Equestrian


Local horse lovers


New equestrian and agricultural suppliers open for business


An advertising feature by Elizabeth Huffman


have always wanted to combine their working life with their enthusiasm for


horses. “We have always had


horses — all the way g through my father and


explained Mr Highland. The opportunity came


randfather before him,”


when his father, Mr Jacob Highland, retired and offered the use of his


and have ploughed hours of research into the open­


ing of their business. Highland Equestrian and Agricultural Supplies


premises. The location was perfect


and Agricultural Supplies, located in Salthill Road, is a dream come true for Mr and Mrs Highland, who


for the Highlands, who live almost next door in Stamford Place, and also convenient for customers, with a ear park nearby and ample on-street parking. Both Mr and Mrs High­


land, who keep their own horses in Low Moor, have previous retail experience


stocks a diverse range of supplies, including feed, bedding, jumpers, rugs, riding boots, wellingtons, shovels and jodhpurs. The firm also offers profes­ sional cleaning and sadd­ lery repair services. In addition, Mr and Mrs


Highland sell exercise carts and carry out horse box conversions. The couple hope to expand further in future to


EQUESTRIAN & AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES


NOW OPEN HIGHLANDS


Stockists of c a s u a l c l o t i i in c


Chase Saddlery, Aerborn Equestrian and Hac-Tac


FREE local delivery of Horse and Agricultural Feeds - Baileys, Preston Farmers


Horsebox Service and Repairs Fencing, Gates, Posts and Wire Saddlery, Tack and Bedding


Telephone: (0200) 23300


VAREYS YARD, SALT CLITHEROE


) 2 HILL ROAD,


provide a trailer sales and repair service, as well as to widen the range of items available to include more agricultural supplies, such as fencing, gates, sheep netting and barbed


FOR DETAILS OF HOW


ADVERTISING FEATURES IN THE


wire. Serving the needs of


CLITHEROE


countless local horse enthusiasts like them­ selves, Mr and Mrs High­ land, with the help of sons Richard (1G) and Simon (13), look certain to gallop to success in their new venture.


ADVERTISER & TIMES


CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS


■a CHRIS MONK ON 22323


CLITHEROE GLASS We wish


YOU GET A CLEAR VIEW WITH


Highlands Equestrian Supplies every success in their new venture


Unit 5, Albion Court, Waterloo Road, Clitheroe


Telephone: 0200 29287 C H A S E SADDLERY Manufacturers and


Wholesalers of high class saddlery and riding clothing


‘We are pCeasedt to Be associated zvith


Vfightands ‘Equestrian andSfyricuCturat Supplies and zoish them every success uri-th their new venture


CHASE SADDLERY (WHOLESALE)


H u b b a rd H o u s e , C a n n o c k R o a d , H e d n e s fo r d , Staffs WS12 4AA


TEL: 0 5 4 3 4 2 5 3 2 3 /4 - FAX: 0 5 4 3 8 7 1 0 8 4


Horse Feeds to


Highlands Equestrian Supplies and wish them every success in the future


J Bibby Agriculture Limited, Whltbirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn BB1 SSL. Telephone (02S4) S9S06


■HIR1 EQUESTRIAN PRODUCTS Choose from a range of 10,000


quality products all available from good equestrian retailers.


and wish them every success for the future


Highlands Equestrian Supplies


We are delighted to supply ~ ‘


lupmie


POWER TOOLS, SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS, GENERATORS, MIXERS,


FOR HIRE OR SALE. EVERYTHING FOR THE CONTRACTOR, ENGINEER OR HANDYMAN.


VIBRATOR PLATES.


CHATBURN TRADING ESTATE, CHATBURN


TEL: 0200 441511


J. BIBBY AGRICULTURE LIMITED are pleased to supply


CASUAL CLOTHING


Wide selection of Tools, Timber and Sheet Materials


For all your DTY requirements. E & D PLANT HIRE i f / '


THE Ribble Valley C i t iz e n ’s A d v ic e B u re au has c e le ­ brated the comple­ tion of adaptations making the en tire ground floor of the building accessible to wheelchairs. Modifications to the


Mayors give the new-look CAB seal of approval r


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v‘ t,


Wesleyan Row premises include an internal ramp, ramps between all changes in floor height and wider doorways.


has been enlarged and work areas redefined, allowing anyone using a wheelchair not only to obtain advice from the bureau, but to work as a full member of staff. A new kitchen area and ground floor staff toilet has also been provided. The official opening


In addition, the office m


Learning about the


environment AN environmental educa­ tion pack for schools was launched yesterday. The leader of Lanca­


shire County Council, County Coun. Mrs Louise Ellman, launched the pack at the opening of the Environmental Education Conference, at the Wood­ lands Centre, Chorley. The package is to be


used by schools through­ out Lancashire to help deliver environmental education as part of the Lancashire environmental


osals. Within the pack are


action programme prop­


guidelines on drawing up and implementing environ­ mental education policies, practical activities for pupils to help protect and improve the county’s env iro nm en t and an environmental photo-pack to stimulate class discus­ sion and activities.


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Man fined £60 after brawl


A CLITHEROE man has been fined by magistrates after being involved in a disturbance outside a pub­ lic house. Carl Jeffries (2S), of


Eastmoor Drive, Clith­ eroe, pleaded guilty to the offence of being drunk and disorderly after he had been arrested, following a brawl in Shawbridge


sitting at Reedley, fined Jeffries £G0, with £25


Street, outside The Bridge public house. Clitheroe magistrates,


costs.


marked the culmination of more than two years of fund-raising, with par­ ticularly generous contri­ butions from the Rural Development Commis­ sion, the Halifax Build­ ing Society and the TSB. Norweb supplied heat­


expressed their thanks to all who helped, as well as local building contrac­ tor Roland Frankland, who undertook the work and reflected in his charges the charitable status of the bureau. The staff were further com­ mended for their hard work.


ing equipment at a rea­ sonable cost and many local businesses made important donations. Chairman of the man­


agement committee Mary Gvsbers and man­ ager Shirley Wallbank


Coun. Tony Jackson declared the newly- adapted premises offi­ cially open and, along with Clitheroc Mayor Coun. Howel Jones, cut the celebratory cake.


Ribble Valley Mayor


THKUE was a steadv trade in all animals during 'Thursday’s sale at Gisburo Auction Mart. Forward were 51 newly-


calved dairy cows and heifers. First quality cows made to £1,500 (average £1,219.00), second to £1,080 (£970), first quality heifers to £1,480 (£1,358.75), second to £1.080. There were five in-calf dairy


STEADY TRADE AT GISBURN AUCTION MART »), medium to


bulls to £276 (£241.80), heifers


to £216 (£158.50). Blonde d’Aquitaine X bulls


cows and heifers forward, with cows due in April making to £1,300 (£1.082). Forward were 87 calves and


48 stirks and stores. Calves: Charolais X bulls


made to £250, heifers to £170, Limousin X bulls to £282 (£224.55), heifers to £240 (£177.15), Belgian Blue X bulls t« £260 (£250.20), Simniental X


made to £250, other Continental X bulls to £120, Hereford X heifers to £132, Friesian X bulls to £235 (£174.55), heifers to 1285 (£221.65), Angus X bulls to £132.Stirks and stores: Charolais X bulls/steers made to £542, Limousin X bulls/steers to £415 (£402.50), Belgian Blue X heif­ ers to £480 (£430), Hereford X


T. A. Harrison, 450kg at 167p (£751.50). Steers: Continental lipht


165.2p (142.2p), neavy to 14G.8p (134.9t)), other light to 141.2p (126.vp), medium to 166.Sp (129p), heavy to 144.2p (130.4p). Chief prices: Top selling — J.Kilo •


Bulls: Continental light made to 167p (143.9p


A. Wade, £984.04. Top


made to 13S.9p (134p), medium to 160p (13o.9p), heavy to 140.8p (129.7p), other medium


heifers to £480 (£477). Forward in the fatstock sec­ tion were 5-10 cattle, including


to 126.2p (122p), heavy to 127.2p (121.Op). Heifers: Co


201 young bulls, 1S2 steers and heifers, 157 cows and bulls and 1,101 sheep (69 lambs, 713 hoggs, four shearlings and 315 ewes and rums).


made to 154.Sp (135. Ip), medium to 161n (135.4p), heavy to 164.Sp (126.9p), other light to 142.8p (124.2p), medium to MO.Sp (116.7p), heavy to 132.8p


ontinental light


(118.7p). Chief prices: Top selling — J.


£799.2S.Grade 1 cows made to 16Sp (121.Ip), grade 2 to 113.2p (101.Sp), grade 3 to 101.2p (86.Sp), fowling cows to 104.Sp (95.2p). Mature bulls made to 124.Sp(109.Sp). Chief price: G. Haworth, Bel­


V. Fox, £SS0. Top kilo — D. J. Lambert, 48Skg at 164.Sp,


gian Blue, 910kg at 16Sp, Il.52S.S0. Sheep: Light lambs made to


171.3p (152.Up), standard to 17S.4p (167.Ip), medium to 179.5p (17G.6p). Light hoggs made to 121.9p (lU.9p), stan­ dard to I50.9p (126.2p), medium to 167.4p (132.6p), heavy to 164.2p (129.9p), overweight to


r - - > * - Slfe — l"T'


(SS.lp), half-ured ewes to £47.S0 ( S.lp),


140p (110.4p). Sneai ”


(£20.75), rams to £57.80 (£3S.90). Forward in the produce sec­


£32.90), homed ewes to £34.SO learlings made to 95.6p


tion were 40.59 tonnes of straw, with barley straw making to £60 per tonne. There were 533 sheep and 76


330p (327p), medium to 332.5p (32S.75p), heavy to 292p. Cattle: Young bulls made to


Hoggs: Standard made to


23Sp (229p), cows to 218p (201.5p), store heifers to £554. Cutter pigs made to 104p.


E . D U G D A L E (Merchants) LTD


PENDLE TRADING ESTATE, CHATBURN


TEL. CLITHEROE 441597


and wish them every success for their new venture


We are delighted to supply Highlands Equestrian


cattle, including 24 stores and 50 pigs, forward at the Beacon North West Electronic Auction.


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