IS Clilheme Advertiser dc Times, April JJst, l'JVJ,


The bank that wouldn’t listen .. until we stepped in to help


solve landlord’s cheque muddle


BANK officials were left with red faces this week over a Clitheroe licensee’s bounced cheque and a “miss­


ing” £300. After intervention by


the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times,” on behalf of Mr Barry Johns, of the Commercial Hotel, Wlial- ley Road, the bank admit­ ted there had been a mis­ take, refunded his money and sent him an apology. His problems began


when he sent a cheque to a Bolton travel company to cover the cost of a coach trip for pub regulars. He turned to us for help after the Midland Bank in Burn­ ley, where he had a per­ sonal account, failed to


explain a series of baffling moves.


branch had: He claimed that the A r t on show


BIRDS and landscapes in watercolour, trains in oils and pen and ink and por­ tra its in pencil and gouache are to be exhi­ bited at Chatburn I.ibrary bv a village resident. 'Mr Cliff Woodcock is


exhibiting his work on Wednesday, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 5-30 to 7-30 p.m.


SHEILA NIXON REPORTS © Cancelled his current


a c c o u n t w i t h o u t his knowledge. © Placed his account


with a debt collection agency. © Allowed him to pay


£291).55 into a closed account. • Embarrassed him by


bouncing a cheque for a t r i p f o r 15 o f h i s customers. “ After four hours of


phone calls, I’m no nearer to finding out why the account was closed or where the money is,” he told our reporter on Mon­ day. “ 1 had just paid in £300, which covered the cost of the outing, and 1 now want my money back. It appears they wrote to my forme r address, informing me that they were to cancel my account, but I didn't get tile letter. "The Midland embar­


rassed me by refusing to, honour my cheque and, surely,if I had known the account was closed, 1 would not have written the cheque in the first place. “ I f I were to treat my


customers in this manner, I'm quite sure I would have an empty pub.” Mr Johns was licensee


at the Padiham Royal British Region Club for several years and then at the Brown Cow in Clith­ eroe for two years, before moving to the Commercial Hotel a year ago. He was as his wits’ end


when he spelled out his problems to the “Adver­ tiser and Times.” He told us he had already written to the Banking Ombuds­ man in London to see if he would examine the case and was awaiting a reply. He had been so upset


about the matter that he had also made a special trip to the travel company office in Bolton to pay cash for the outing for his regu­


lars. "They are looking forward to a morning coach run on Sunday, with a stop for breakfast, fol­ lowed by a visit to a Ber­ nard Manning show at a Middleton nightspot — and I didn’t want to let them down," he said. We contacted staff at


the Midland Bank in Burn­ ley to see i f we could unravel the mystery, but a spokesman there said he did not wish to comment on the matter. Our phone call to the bank’s head­ quarters in the City of London, however, brought


the swift response Mr Johns had been Imping for. A spokesman admitted


that there has been a “mix-up” and that the debt


collection agency had been asked to return Mr Johns’ money. The bank had also phoned him to apologise. Afterwards, Mr Johns


told us that he was delighted with the out­ come and that the bank had also informed him that it would be writing to the travel company to express regret about the bounced cheque.


He is doubly grateful


that the cloud has been lifted, because tomorrow a charity darts evening is being staged at his pub in aid of Christie Hospital, when England darts star Alan Glazier will be mak­ ing a guest appearance.


" I ’m glad this matter


has now been soiled out — all credit to the ‘Adver­ tiser and Times.’ What would have happened if I hadn’t known my account had been closed? Bouncing a cheque for charity would not have looked good in front of my customers,” he added.


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 V f e c - -


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A M A N w h o had a b a n k in g p r o b ­ lem . . . Commercial Hotel landlord Mr Barry Johns


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YOUR LAST CHANCE TO


SAVE BELLMAN


We see that the amendments to the original planning application are; a reduction in extraction from 58 million tonnes to 25 .5 million tonnes, a lowering in reserves from 50 years to 40 years and the depth of quarrying being restrict now to 42 metres above sea level rather than to sea level as previously planned.


These changes will make no difference in limiting the impact on the people, amenities and landscape in this area of the Ribble Valley. The need for reactivation has not been proved, the damage to the Hospital, Tourism and premises remains the same. The noise, dust, traffic and visual impact implications are unchanged as is the total destruction of wildlife and flora. The rate of dewatering as a result of this proposed quarrying is underestimated but the damage from dewatering is irreversible. It is important to remember that restoration, if at all, will be in the lifetime of our children's G R A N D C HILD R EN and not to the mature agricultural landscape we see today.


FINAL OBJECTIONS TO REACH PRESTON BY


TUESDAY, 26th APRIL, 1994 Please write or use slip below, even if you have written before.


I To: Graeme Bell, Chief Planning Officer, Lancashire County Council, PO Box 160, j East Cliff County Offices, Preston PR1 3EX


I REACTIVATION AND EXTENSION OF BELLMAN QUARRY |r


APPLICATION NO. 3/93/0007


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A honeymoon in Tenerife, rather than a cruise, was the choice of bridegroom Andrew Braithwaite, a Royal Navy steward on HMS Newcastle, and his bride. Christina Myers, who were married at St J a m e s ’ s C h u r c h , Clitheroe.


The bride is the youn­


gest daughter of Mrs I. Myers, of Kenilworth Drive, Clitheroe, and the late Mr J. Myers,


The bridegroom is the


youngest son of Mr and Mrs N. Braithwaite, of Biddings Lane, Whalley.


The bride, given away


by her brother-in-law, Mr M. O’ Rourke, wore a


white satin gown with a beaded bodice and full- l e n g t h s l e e v e s . H e r v-shaped waist formed a cathedral-length train, edged with lace applique, and her full-length veil had


a full circle of white roses and pearls. She carried a


teardrop bouquet of pink and white silk roses and carnations, with lily-of- t h e - v a 11 e y and l i la c flowers. Matron of honour was


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Lorraine O’Ruurke, the bride’s sister, and also ill


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purple satin gowns with v- shaped waists and puffed sleeves. The other two bridesmaids wore pink dresses, one in satin with


a v-shaped waist and puffed sleeves and one


edged with lace. They car­ ried similar bouquets to the bride and had match­ ing headdresses. Page boy was Lynden


James Myers, the bride’s son.


Best man was Mr Wil­


liam Braithwaite, the bridegroom’s brother, and ushers were Mr Simon O’Rourke and Mr Dorian Lynne. The ceremony, per­


formed by the Rev. Ron Philpott, was followed by a reception at the Starkie Arms Hotel, Clitheroe. The couple are to live at


Brotherton Meadows, Clitheroe. Photograph: R. Green­ wood, Clitheroe.


Exhilarating walk in Dales country


THE Clitheroe group of Ramblers saw few signs of spring when they walked from Malham over to Lit-


tondale on Sunday. A 22-strong group started at Street Gate and


went by way of Clapnam High Mark and High Line- seed Head, where there were good views of Great Whernside and the Wharfedale lulls. All the way along the river Skirfare to Arncliffe,


high above Cowside Beck, was a delight, with attrac­ tive views of Fountains Fell and its neighbours. The group came past Middle House to Malham Tarn and so back to Street Gate, completing an exhi­ larating 12 miles. The next whole day walk will be on Saturday,


members saw dippers and oyster-catchers. It was then that the clouds broke up and the green dale was lit by the welcome sun. The return from Arncliffe on the Monk’s Way,


when members should meet at Waterloo car park, Clitheroe, for Great Whernside. Enquiries can be made on 0254 38471G. New members are always welcome.


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