12 Clitheroe Ad vertiser & Times, September 22nd, 1901,


Encouraging progress in community care


THE new chairman of the Ribble Valley Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme is to be its former vice-chairman, Mrs Margaret Hird.


tinue to serve on the man- Around 50 people agement committee, was packed the Ribble Valley


Hird to replace Mr David a n n u a l m e e t in g on Lancaster, who will con- Monday


Moment o f fame for King Bee


made. It says in the preface that any resemblance to but I’m aibm^^


°r ,Ieatl is purely «>incidental,


general election, which names D. Beesley from the votes'^ L°°ny Green Giant Party as gaining 570


i planned, except that its members would be entertain- mr M i ____it. *.i ,t . .... ..


policy to be revealed at the party conference in Sidmouth. Rut he was reluctant to say what the party had


occurred when his party lampooned the politician at the time of the infamous egg scandal. Now that Mr Beesley has been recognised by the iormer cabinet minister, he is planning new party


leceived l.>_ votes in the last election and so was quite surprised by the result given in the novel. the only contact he has had with Mrs Currie


Mr Beesley explained that he had in fact only His name features in a section of the novel about a


seeing his name appear in the number one best-sell­ ing novel, A Parliamentary Affair.” Mr Beesley believes a mistake has been


Mr David Beesley, alias King Bee, told the “Clith­ eroe Advertiser and Times” he was delighted, after


THE Ribble Valley's most famous loony party mem­ ber is buzzing with the news that his name appears in Edwina Cume’s raunchy new novel.


The decision for Mrs made at the scheme’s


an amusing talk and slide show was given by Mr Martin James about his recent trip to Oregon, the USA.


something special A SKI.I.-O['T f o Cvcrv


performance of Read and Simonstone Play­ ers' show, held at Read


Bottoms: "We sold out e v e ry n ig h t to a delighted public. I think people were sur-


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POLICE are warning shopkeepers and custom­ ers not to leave anything valuable unguarded in shops, after a sneak thief entered Age Concern, in Lowergate, Clitheroe, and picked up a lady's shoulder bag containing bank cards


and contents valued at £112.


Uni ted Ref ormed Church, helped make the production “Some­ thing Special.” Said producer Dec


the right calibre to per­ form such songs and the lit tle ones were superb and full of enthusiasm,” added Airs Bottoms.


bers, such as "Lambeth Walk," from “Ale and Aly Girl," gave the pro­ duction plenty of vari­ ety to make it an out­ standing success. Our picture shows some of the performers.


Alore familiar num­ liLii'-


and his Technicolour Dreamcoat." "We had teenagers of


songs from diverse m u s i c a l s , f rom “Crease” to "Cats" to “Les Miscrables," with a finale from "Joseph


performances." The show included


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prised at the high stan- d a r d o f


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were announced at the meeting, included the appointment of the Rev. Quentin Wilson as vice- chairman, as well as the appointment of Mrs Ann Connell, Mr Phillip Mor­ ris, Mrs Nina Driver and Mrs Val Yates to the man­ agement committee. Following the meeting,


meeting, Mrs Eastwood praised the level of fund ing received from local people and organisations, describing the scheme as “care in the community by the community.” Other changes, which


lar to previous years, the number of direct care hours increased signifi cantly to 8,229, an 982 hour increase on last year. Speaking a f te r the


Council chamber for the meeting, which announced encouraging news about the scheme’s progress. In the annual report, Mrs K a th le en Eastwood explained that 91 families had received the service’s help between 1993 and ’94, with an average of G2 families per week. Although this was simi


iQQQO/ f t A ^MAGIC’ WALK IN PENDT.ESTDF TTTT T S im le y 422331 (Classified) TEN members of Clith­


Climbers active in Lakeland


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around Sabdcn was “absolutely magic," according to walk leader Mr Colin Cooke. Members of St Nicholas’s congregation will feel the same, because last


THE witches were not Hying, but the Pendle Witch walk through the hills


Sunday s effort is expected to have raised more than £500 for the church organ restoration appeal.


climb over tile stiles, said Mr Cooke, who added his thanks for all the support he received, including a number of donations.


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they stopped for a picnic lunch and saw inside the historic St Mary’s Church, 400 years old this year. “There were so many walkers that it took five hours to get round and


popular treks, in which he explains local history and points out landmarks and places of interest. Everyone was sponsored and the organ appeal will receive a major boost. i>lr Cooke look his band of walkers round Pendleside and Newchurch, where


Mr Cooke organised the eight-mile walk to support the appeal and was joined by 54 walkers from the village and further afield, attracted by his


may not have the same incentive to come across quite so early as usual. Still present on the island were five immature bar-


THIS month should see the return of wintering wild­ fowl to local waters. The first birds often arrive in late August, but there was little evidence of this on my last trip to Stocks Reservoir. Weather conditions in much of Europe have been so warm that the birds


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via the Straits of Riggin- dale and, from the summit cairn, a herd of deer was


idsby Pike, was reached


spotted grazing on the lower slopes. T h e p a r t y th e n


watei; Reservoir and Mar- dale Head, from where a late afternoon climb to the Gatescarth Pass returned everyone to the cars parked in Longsleddale.


descended via Kidsby Howes and Bowderth- waite Bridge to Hawes-


£ * s . /, ' -T,


together with five emperor geese (which never occur wakl in Britain). There were another five in 1992 and four in 1993. All these birds first appeared in Julv. Inis does seem to be too much of xi coincidence Is somebody deliberately releasing these birds at Stocks at about the same time each year?


... Ihc, Bi'ihncle geese which overwinter on the Sol- 'V1-' , d" sometimes overshoot. I did count nine at Stocks in October, 1980, a much more typical date for the arrival of genuinely wild birds. One of them had been colour-ringed in Spitzbergen in Julv, 1977 prov­ ing their origin. The existence of so many public and private waterfowl collections (or should they be referred to as “duck zoos?") and inevitable esca|>e< from them does rather cloud the picture when trying to study population trends in these attractive species*1


TONY cooper


genuine wild birds. The lack of mature parent birds and their close association with the hybrid makes me believe that they are from somebody’s collection In 1991, four immature barnacle geese appeared


partner of the same species. The five barnacle geese arrived far too earlv for


^ 1 , s ^ rare in the wild. It most often occurs in wildfowl collections, when an odd bird cannot find a


A close inspection showed that it was actually a hybrid between a barnacle goose and, possibly, a Canada goose. Many ducks and geese can hybridise,


nade geese, together with a white-headed individual which looked at first as if it might be a snow goose’


when Ron Jackson, of Nel­ son. will give ail illus­


Non-members are wel­ come to attend.


Agreement on designs


plans lor the landscaping scheme.


one particular plot, mem­ bers gave the go-ahead, on condition that details of wal l ing and roof ing materials are submitted, as well as approval of


substituted with other houses. Despite concerns about


I ark Estate, Pendle Road, were put before the coun­ cil with a view to being


Ribble Valley Council's I lanmng Department. Designs of five house thL‘ Highmoor


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NEW building design changes at a Clitheroe housing estate have been approved by members of


trated lecture about walk­ ing the Pendle Way.


Seathwaite, in the Duddon valley. The next indoor ineetmg will take place in Clitheroe Cricket Club at 8 p.m. on October 20th,


club will be holding a family weekend meet at


On September 30th, the


Bell to the summit of High Street. k T 'r I'5:xt objective,


climbed Harter Fell, gain­ ing excellent views of Haweswater below, and continued via Mardale 111


hamlet of Sadgill, the party followed the Gate- scartli Pass track as far as Wren Gill, then continued alongside the beck for a short while, before head­ ing north to Adam Seat. from there, members


southern Lake District, on Sunday. Setting out from the


eroe Mountaineering Club enjoyed dry, clear condi­ tions when they visited Longsleddale, in the


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\ J 22nd, Emmerdale Weekend ...............£39 i- < 26th Diana Ross....................


y} 4th Lloret de Mar 10 days.................£189 i,:;| 15th, Tetleys Brewery......................._£i6


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jvl4th 2 West End shows, 2 days..............£105 fjri 13th Scotland Scenic Railways...........£ £149 A


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0 2nd London Xmas shopping weekend £49.50 __ ify 3rd Clothes show live.........................o?


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fi- f/J 16th Scrooge! f/ij


0 31st New Year Break 3 days.......... . £109 A selection of our 1995 programme


124th Scottish Christmas......................£199 M24thScoraadiVtt^”::':':''''''Vio;-WHARF & ARMT wvn/rrr ...........................£33


^JANUARY j$j 14th Phantom of the Opera............£T.B A


^FEBRUARY f


551!20th Loch Lnmnnri 5 dayes................. .. £ mo \ centre, one of the newest in Britain ^ „ APRIL


| | 6th Loch Lomond 5 days......................£94 i 0th


di Lomond Hav 99 i


; Universe', all featuring fascinating _ anG ectors bringing to life this visitors centre, one of the'newest in Britain


5th Grand National 2 days.............£69.951 w a y


ith James Last.................................. £35 j DIANA ROSS LIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 6 th


j Sheffield Arena,’ this Is sure to be a sell out so make your booking early.


Only £4-2.50 per person Including ticket & transport


SeefHOW TO' Section for brochure details


Arguably one of the best female recording artists to grace the stage at


ONLY £16


Organised by Shearings To' section for details


A Fantastic Day Out For c m Just


, Piers, Concert Halls, Shopping or the Qolden Tower, and take a trip with us through the


OCTOBER 9th Explore Blackpool at your leisure, the Pleasure Beach,


illuminations in the evening.


.Price includes local pickups and [transport on modern continental touring coach.


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BLACKPOOL C A L A I S ’ S H O P P E R


§ November 29th 2 days Join us for a fabulous value for money 2 day break feEaslbourne


, difference and stock up on all those continental goodies at prices ,l that can't be ignored.


. and Calais, the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts with a r


Price includes: Local pick-up points, private transport throughout, ~i) return ferry crossings, Dinner, bed &Dreakfast good hotel in


V Lastbourne, 3 hours shopping at Hypermarket, free time in Calais 5 old town.


RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW! A Shearings Holiday


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\ - j ‘ ..r-§-Cc Eo_ .. . ...... F F F F .V ._” £33 -iittj- * Tjrp JEY'S BKEWERy - ■ ’ ” ■ • " 149 c


R.E.M.


SHEFFIELD ARENA APRIL 19th 1995 — £35


™ i C°nCert for,1995’ R'E -M- Put on an amazin'* P?hS,mnn a


1 ransport and ticket included


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WHARF & ARMLEY MTT T . f i OCTOBER 15th


S^ eP ln+ti? a 14uh ,C entury ale house and move through the centuries sampling


|i|13th Paignton 5 days...........................£84 beyond to the 'Bar a t the end o f t iMARCH


j . J ;be sights, smells and sounds of dnierent pubs to the present time and to the 'Bar a t the end of the


sets


jA fascinating day out with d em o n s t ra t io n sT t^ fam o ^ [ shire horses and so much more!


® anC y0U,C°uld be in the audience at? f d Arena vvlth a T0P PRICE TICKET


Paris 4 days................................. £99 Announced last week, this tour is sure to be a sell out so make your booking early


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B B C GOOD FOOD COOKING AND


KITCHEN SHO W


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2(>lh 2 days — £49.95


........... sh am ’s N.E.C. and d /,our t a s M take you around the world


us Here, are just a few of the hu/hlu/hts-


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ORC\ \ n r 0F n n n \ ANT0N AlOSIMANN ★ ' ORGANIC hOOD ★ SUNDAY EXPRESS A- 1 WINE MAGAZINE STAND ★


. , Shopping Centre with its amazing 260 shops! ■


Add to this dinner, bed and breakfast at the i Cou,d Hotel and visit to Merry Hill ''


as all inclusive weekend arranged by Farthing i Holidays


i See lHow To section fo r broctlure : B 1 Why not head for the bright


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| hear the hit songs and feel the K? | thrill of being in the world’s most ££ | exciting city.


j Choose 2 of the best West End


si matinee. V Price includes transport 1 throughout, bed & breakfast at s the 4 star Forte Crest Hotel, , theatre tickets and free | time in Central London. £ 1 0 5


:j Shows, see a Friday evening '< performance and a Saturday


a See the ‘I iOW TO’ section for your ‘ brochure organised for readers by County Entertainments.


t,lis delicious dm/ of discueen/ at


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Emmerdale ^ — C f o n n t r ^ — > £ 3 g >


2 DAY BREAK “IN 2 October 22nd


; i Office a unique tour not to be missed, i Prices included transport, dinner, bed


i Take the Emmerdale Tour for a ; fascinating behind the scenes look at the Woolpack, Home Farm and Post


-5 & breakfast at the Norbreck Hotel, Scarborough, behind the scenes


| See the How To section for your free i


’ Emmerdale Tour, trip to Esholt (out I


door Emmerdale scenes) brochure


LINCOLN SHOPPER ^ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING


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J WITH A DIFFERENCE DECEMBER 10th, only


sounds as this Ancient City comes to life with its Christmas celebrations.


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Set amongst the narrow cobbled streets and impressive Georgian houses, the market also otters a splendid itinerary of street


[Jc yf-J. entertainment including Punch and Judy


iirVj •ows’ Brass Bands, Morris Dancers, Handbell nn8ers and the opportunity to sing traditional


,f?r° s m,the magnificent Cathedral. With local pickup points and modem


continental touring coach complete with on board toilets and drinks servery. This is a r-^s.T Sfeat value Christmas Shopping Spree!


' O rg a n ise d by S h e a r in g s To1 section for your free brochure


INDIVIDUAL BROCHURE - «■■■.


HOW TO REQUEST AN


m . . Brochures are available FREE from the Clitheroe I I Advertiser and Times Office, King Street, Clitheroeor by


a ★ , nnging ★ ★ ★ ★ Paula Kenealy in our : Reader Holidays Department 0282 426161 ’ 1


Situated in the centre of Uncoln between the > befutiful Cathedral and Castle, the German r r styie Christmas market offers a fine array of i‘ market stalls, unforgettable sights and festive "


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