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Stole over £lm. of clients’money for own needs


‘Every last penny went’ alleges QC A COURT has heard that


a self-employed Kibble Valley financial advisor stole more than £1 million from investors daring a


N e w R o a d , E a r b y , pleaded not guilty to 32 charges of theft between January 19SS and the end of September l'.)!)l, when his business folded. Mr William Waldron


threo-and-a-half-year period. Roger Griffiths (-15). of


QC, prosecuting, told Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday that Griffiths, formerly of Stocks House, Rolton-by-Bowland, had been entrusted with funds totalling more than £1 mil­ lion for the purposes of investment, but that by September, 1091, the money had disappeared. "Every last penny of it


had gone and had been used one way or another by the defendant,” he said.


“That was clients’ money, not his own money, and the defendant is guilty of having stolen from each of those clients named in the indictment.”


the mid-1970s, while working as a self-em­ ployed associate with Allied Dunbar, Griffiths began having clients of his own and in 1978 started his own investment busi-


The court heard that in


Mart needs more ewes for sale as trade improves


A SMALL number uf calves met a keen demand during Tuesday’s sale at Clitheroe Auction Mart. Good Friesian calves reached


an average of £1110. Continental calves were in demand and this week’s prize from M. Hoyle and Co. went to T. Shaw, of Mejlor, with a Simmental heifer at £210. The number of dairy cattle


of 110 cattle during Monday’s sale, with nearly twice as many heifers and steers on offer. The highlight was a Belgian


was similar to the last two weeks and, despite quota pro­ duction making milk cattle harder to sell, there was a total clearance. Newly-calved cows made to


There was an improved entry


Ramblers find clues


to treasure MKMBKUS of the Clith­ eroe Ramblers braved


snow and ire for a treasure hunt throu.irh Clitheroe


pavements. 1(> members enjoyed a fun-filled eve­ ning. There were disputed answers, but the judges t held firm and 'Pom Marsh j and Kddie Koss were L overall winners in the closely run contest.


lasl Wednesday. Despite the slippery


will be a weekend away at j Catholes Dales Barn. Sed- |


The next social event j |


are two places still avail­ able. For details, contact Andrea Marsh (Clitheroe


bergh. Cumbria, from March lSth to 20th. There


place on Saturday to Pen- y-Ghent from Horton-in- Kibblesdale. meeting at R* 20 a.m. at Waterloo car park. Clilheroe.


2-15f>:i). The next walk will take


Slide folio examined


RIBBLESDALE Camera Club members examined


the 1998 Inter-dubs’ Pho­ tographic Alliance Slide Folio, which comprised en tr ie s to the ICI’A annual com petition, including entries from


ied by a tape commentary by a well-known North West photographic couple and provided a very interesting evening. Next Tuesday, the club


Ribblesdale itself. The folio was accompan­


Blue heifer belonging to 1*. Nut- tall, which sold for IGOp/kg to G. Melling. Overall, trade was similar to last week, although there was a little more resis­ tance apparent among some buyers. Once again, there was as good


a cull cow trade as anywhere else in the north. Young bulls: Light made to


£1,240 (average £1,040) and heif­ ers to £1,140 (£1,115).


139p (121.15p), medium to 137p (120.90})), heavy to 117.50}) (115.25}>), overall to 139p (122.18p). Steers: Light made to 134p


121.92}) (115.38p), medium to 120}) (115.21})), heavy to 110.20}) (108.95p), overall to I23p (115.29})). There was a smart entry of


cull ewes and much improved trade, with good neat ewes top­ ping the £50 mark. Many more ewes could be sold while this trade is flourishing and plenty of buvers are competing. Ewes made to £51 (£33.24).


(122.38p), medium to 122p (114.73p), heavy to Hop (114.03})), overall to 134p (llG.72p).Heifers: Light made to 124p (120.88p), medium to 130p (120.88})). heavy to lOOp (115.92})), overall to IGUp (119.20})). Cows overall made to 111.50})


(90.92})). There were a few more lambs


and the national shortage created a much s tro n g e r demand for all weights. This week’s prize from Ashton Agri­ culture went to John Clegg, of Cow Ark, with a pen of 12 lambs


forward than last week, with the slightly improved weather,


at 32 kg at 123p/kg. Prime lambs: bight made to 123}) (110.57})), standard to


MP selected to serve on committee


Contracting Out Commit­ tee, which is expected to sit for several months, will scrutinize the Deregula­ tion Bill put before the House of Commons last week. Mr Evans is inviting any


UP-AND-COMING Kib­ ble Valley MP Mr Nigel Evans has been selected to sit on a House of Com­ mons committee. The Deregulation and


1;M|) that’s the message being given to a Council for the P ro te c t io n of Rural England conference today. CPKE director Fiona


THE future of Lancashire is more grey than green:


Future grey not great in Lancs


Reynolds will be telling the Leyland conference that the North West is los­ ing farmland to devel­ opment at a faster rate than any other region and that new polices are needed to give greater weight to countryside pro- t e c t i o n a n d u r b a n regeneration. The conference will hear,


that these policies should be included in the draft county structure plan and draft planning guidance being prepared for the North West, which pres­ ently are "based too much on the old formulae of roads and development."


Looking for


! fles business. ; Mr Evans said: “No regulation will be left unturned. If it is unneces­ s a ry , i t sh o u ld be scrapped. If it is compli­ cated, it should be simpli­ fied. If it is not working, it should either be repealed or reformed.” He added: “The commit­


Kibble Valley residents to comment on the Bill, which it is hoped will remove legislation that sti-


will be examining its own efforts, as it is the judging night for print entries to the annual competition. There will be another


circus skills LOCAL amateur actors with circus skills are invited to audition for a production of the hit show “Barnum.” The Accrington Ama­


teur Operatic and Dra­ matic Society, which is producing the show later this year, is anxious to cast the title role of Bar­ num and the ringmaster. A spokesman for the


ness Co.


Roger Griffiths and


bar in 1985 and, as a result of the Financial Services Act 19S0, became an agent


Griffiths left Allied Dun­


for Manchester stockbro­ kers John Siddall and Son, as well as for DBS Finan­ cial Management, of Huddersfield. Roger Griffiths and Co.


specialised in investment management and financial planning and Griffiths’ income was principally derived from commissions from dealing in stocks and shares, unit trusts, moil-


gages and life assurance. Griffiths was the sole


proprietor, but at one time employed another man, Mr Doug McCracen, to deal with life assurance and pensions, and also employed Mrs Karen Boulting, another agent of Siddall’s. “A relationship deve­


loped between Griffiths and Mrs Boulting and they moved into a property known as Stocks House, at Bolton-by-Bowland, from which his business was conducted,” Mr Waldron said. Griffiths also had two


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 24th, 1094 e s m a TO SHOPS


tent damage as a “constant problem,” which can only he beaten by increasing the [lowers available to the police.


is indicative of the state we are in that we have to make our homes and factories into fortresses against what is a low level of crime.”


Mr Dewhurst added: “It He believes the problem


Cricket Club were greeted with a scene of destruction when they attended the club house in the early hours of Tuesday. Its plate glass windows, light fittings, bar fixtures,


could be solved by the for­ mation of parish “militia” groups, with powers simi­ lar to the police, to patrol and protect the local area. Officials of Whalley


CRIME THREAT 11


fridge, curtains and plates had all been destroyed in the rampage on the premises.


H o w t r a d e r s c a n h e lp t h e m s e l v e s


THE Crime Prevention Unit lias issued the follow­ ing advice to the Kibble Valley’s shopkeepers and businesses who want to protect themselves from vandalism: 1) Install security alarms and lights and draw peo­


ple's attention to the fact that the premises are protected. 2) Ask people to keep a close eye on the premises


if they are left unoccupied. 8) Use laminated glass and steel shutters to pre­


vent attacks from projectiles. 4) Be aware that you should not leave anything


Patient in death crash mm


A WORKMAN puts in a new window watched by Ken Varev


SPORT STARTS HERE Accrington Combination


other business interests, the Griffiths School of Motoring, w h i c h h e owned, but which was run by his brother, and Grif- fair Ltd, a helicopter char­ ter service of which he and Mrs Boulting were sole directors. Mr Waldron told the jury: “What you are going


to be principally concerned with is what happens to


the monies that 82 individ­ uals entrusted to him to be invested in high interest hank accounts said to be paying, or what he pro­ mised would pay, rates of 12'/! and 1-1'/! and higher.” He continued: “The nub


Great service at the Cemetery Hotel Cemetery 1,WacKim I


THE Cemetery Hotel are the Waggon and Horses’ closest rivals for the first division’s runners-up spot, but the Clitheroe side went to their home and accepted their hospitality. After electing to play


into a strong wind, Wag­ gon defended well against a side who used their hall, carrying wingers to great effect.


backs coped well with this tactic and in tile central defensive positions Boyd and Astin saw off any threat. After the interval Wag­


gon pressed early and within eight ninutes Shir- liker was unceremoniously


The Pimlico outfit's full­


trolled a short ball, turned and shot home. Even bet- te r followed. Keefe strolled past the central defenders and then the ’keeper, before walking the ball into the net. Ten minutes from time.


dumped in the box and Thompson coolly con­


verted the penalty. Soon after, the lead was doubled. Shirliker con-


Burnley and District League


is that something like over £1 million given to him by the 82 was, at the end of the day when he went out of business, not there for the clients. The money was gone and they got nothing.” The court heard that


Kings Arms 9, lineup Util I


ALL BUT THERE Craven League


teed promotion to the Premier Division in a match which


Griffiths used a total of six client accounts, two busi­ ness accounts and two per­ sonal accounts. There were also two accounts for Griffair, one for the school of motoring and one in Mrs Boulting's name. Mr Waldron said the


DANNY LOUD hit five goals as Kings Arms all hut guaran­


went goal-crazy. Now the Kings Arms lie


seven points clear of the Craven Heifer and, with only nine points available to their local rivals, promotion is all hut


Easy Victory West Bradford 5, Bradley 0


WEST BRADFORD ran out


assured lor the side. In a highly entertaining match


easv w in n e r s a g a in s t a spirited but unimaginative Bradley side.


with mid-table Bacup united, the Clitheroe side fullered in their step but never looked like losing a game in which both sides attacked at will. foDanny Lord was in superb


money from clients paid into clients' accounts had been used by Griffiths for his own personal needs. “When money is given


club open evening next Thursday, when Graham Dudley will show slides of his visit to California and Hawaii — guaranteed to take the chill off winter!


tee gives me a good oppor­ tunity to influence the out­ come of the proposed legislation. I would, there­ fore, welcome the views of my constituents on reduc- i n g r e g u l a t io n on business."


Forced off road HEAVY snow and poor j driving conditions forced a bus, heading towards Newton, off the road on Waddington Fell on Wednesday morning. Traffic police attending


the scene found that there were no passengers on the bus and that its driver was


unhurt. Giving blood


BLOOD donors in Clith­ eroe can give blood Jit Clitheroe Parish Hall next month.Donor sessions will be held on March 8rd, between 2 and 4 p.in. anil between 5-80 and 7-80 p.m.


A PHILIPS radio cassette player, valued at £180, was stolen from a Rover Metro car on Woone Lane, Clitheroe, between 7-05 a .m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday.


Radio cassette Range Rover


THIEVES stole a Range Rover, registration E083 WEC, valued at £3,000 from outside All Hallows Church, Milton, between 7-25 and 9 p.m. on


Thursday. Mart’s loss


TWO lo u d sp e ak e rs


valued at £300, were sto len from the wall of Clith e rn e A u c tio n Mart


between 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.ni. on Sunday.


CALLING the young at heart — an old-time music hall is to he held at Clith­ eroe Civic Hall. The event, which will he


society, Mr Jim McCaf­ frey, said: “Barnum is a very demanding show for any* amateur society. The roles of Barnum and the ringmaster require a high level of circus skills, move­ ment, acting and singing." He added: "We are hold­


again and again. Kings scored first and soon


rm as he rattled Uaeup’s net


ran up a 4-1 lead. Hacup, how­ ever, did not give up and both sides scored freely, taking the


by a client to a financial adviser to be invested, it is given to him to invest in accordance with the agree­ ment between the adviser


and client,” he said. "The money doesn’t


ing open auditions for these roles in late May or early June, ahead of our other auditions in July. Anyone inte res ted is invited to contact me on 025-1 890000.”


For young at heart


Round Table. It is being held to give


attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs Howel Jones, and the Mayor and Mayoress of the Kibble Valley, Conn, and Mrs Tony Jackson, is being organised by Clitheroe


the town's elderly a "good night out,” said organiser Mr Keith Rudd.


March Sth, at 7-30 p.m.. and transport to and from the venue is available. Further details can he obtained from Mr Rudd (Clitheroe 29213).


It will take place on


Chance to send letter of peace


IN a nationwide competition for letter writers the Koval Mail is calling upon youngsters to prove that the pen is mightier than the sword. The 1994 Royal Mail


Young Letter Writers' Competition has for its theme "Letters of Peace.” It is open to all letter writ­ ers up to the age of Hi and offers the chance to win a cash prize, as well as com­


puter equipment for the winner's school.


the competition has grown into the country’s most


Now in its 20th year,


popular educational con­ t e s t a n (I la s t y e a r a t t r a c te d a bumper


315,000 entries. Mr P ete r Howarth,


managing director of Royal Mail, said: “Thou­ sands ofneople throughout history nave written let­ ters (if peace and Royal Mail is pleased to offer children all over the coun­ try the chance to make their mark and discover the joys of sending and receiving letters.” Any subject can be cho-


.sen, as lung as u iu> me


theme. Letters must lie addressed to a person, real or imaginary, from the jiast, present or future, in any country or on any planet, and be as long or as short as the entrant


likes. There are four cate­


gories of entry: seven ami under, eight to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 10-year-olds. Over £7,000 is oil offer


become the adviser’s money to do what he likes with. The money or the investment that is made with the money still belongs to the client.” The case continues.


£2,250 grant for bridge over stream


THE Kibble Valley Coun­ cil has approved a grant of £2,250 towards the cost of stone footbridge that a D o w n h a ill


c ro s se s stream.


ning and Development Committee previously gave consent for the curved stone-built struc­ ture, with stone decking and parallel walls to match, which has replaced the concrete slab that pre­ viously crossed Heys Brook. Councillors heard that


Members of the Plan­


first goal. Rilkmgtuii netted the second following a run and cross from Kav, and Sudworth made


it 3*0 he lore half time. Although the visitors rarely


Katcliffe slotted home for tlu*


threatened in the second half they did heat Colobourne. in the Bradford goal, only to see the shot strike the |K>st. The local side tightened up


so their shij) ami Kay punished


score on to 0-4. Kings did not allow this pat­


tern to continue and rifled in three more goals without reply, to run out convincing winners. Adding to Lord’s tremendous tally were Lowe (2), Cox. ami


score the fourth. The same pluver put Sudworth through foFhis second and Bradford's


fifth. Wilson thought he had


Scriven.The Clitheroe side now have their sights sot on the champion­ ship. Leaders Burnley Hoys are only one point ahead. Kings Arms: Holden, Wear,


Very little on the menu


WHALLKY were the toast of the Kibble Valley’s contribu­ tion to this week’s weather-hit Fast Lanes League fixtures. Resembling more a Continen­


tal style roll ami coffee than a full English breakfast, the menu


had much missing from it. Whalley were the only local


side to win. Sabden did eat heartily hut had their sugar sto­ len from their Greek coffee. Read United’s experience in


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extended the lead even further when his long range pile driver was ruled to have hit the net, after the referee had blown his whistle for full time. West Bradford: Colebourne,


Hitchen, Gidlow, Scriven Cox, Trainer, Astin, Allan, Lord, Lowe. S u b s : H u r g e s s , Stirzaker.


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ney, the type which takes place quite often. These things are always worse when they are closer to home. When you know the people involved, it is even more sad.” yeAs we went to press


at the scene of the acci­ dent and were unable to release the names of those involved in the accident until relatives had been informed. Motorists were being


sterday, police were still


lying around which could he used as a missile. 5) Contact police immediately if you see an act of vandalism taking place.


Clitheroe streets were also badly affected. The Forest of Bowland


was even cut off at one point, when a bus skidded off the fell road heading towards Newton. Sgt Wil­ son said conditions were still bad along Waddington Fell at noon yesterday. “Accrington, Great Har­


wood and Rishton didn’t seem to be as badly


affected as Clitheroe. Things were a lot worse here than they were over


Cemetery scored with a good volley, but straight from the restart Waggon completed the burial of their rivals when substi­ tute Scorah shot home. Overall, this was an


advised to avoid unneces­ sary journeys yesterday morning, as driving condi­ tions became treacherous in parts of the Kibble Valley. Clitheroe Police Ser­


cially slippery, due to the snowfall, but that some


there. King Street was particularly bad,” Sgt Wil­ son said, noting that grit­ ting during the course of the morning had helped improve the situation. A Colne Police spokes­


geant Brian Wilson said side roads and those in rural villages were espe­


excellent team perfor­ mance from the Clitheroe side and their aim is now fixed oil runaway league leaders Hist Rangers.


man said that one or two weather-related accidents had been reported and that the A59 was still snow-covered in the late morning, although traffic was moving.


Fiesta stolen A BLUE Ford Fiesta, len from Booths’ car park,


registration JS-Hi MKN, Clitheroe, between 2-35 valued at £7,000, was sto- and 2-15 p.m. on Tuesday,


share it.Results: Division One — h ox- hill 4, Johnsons 3; Mill Hill 1, Sabden 0; Ribehester 4, Rock Rovers 1; Whallev4, Helmshore


Utd 3.Reserve Division — Sabden


the Downham estate mill requested financial assis­ tance towards the project under the Environmental E n h a n c e m e n t G r a n t scheme and that the Coun­ tryside Commission had offered £2,550 of the £5,85(1 cost.


opment has considerably improved and enhanced


“The effect of the devel­


the-view along the stream and the environment of


the southern half of the village.” director of devel­ opment Mr Philip Bailey said in a report.


in regional and national prize, money, as well as computer equipment pro- i sette viiled by the British com­ pany Vi’glan. Each entrant will' receive a copy of the popular “Letterbox” book. All entries must be received by March 2(ith.


Full competition details and entry forms are avail­ able from: Royal Mail Young Letter Writers, Freepost 59, 02 Riverside, Rochester. Kent, ME2


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Taken from car A PANASONIC radio cas- player, valued at


No reserve in derby


Res 2, Whalley Res 2. President’s Cup — Read Utd 0, Gt Harwood 3.


co v e rs o n a n y of o u r su ite s


SuIkIcii Res 2, Whulley Res 2


THERE were no holds barred in this reserve team Kibble


Whalley to climb out of the divi­ sion’s basement ami Sulxlen to move back up into a decent pluc- ig. And both went for the win. Sabden dominated the early


Valiev derby match. Both sides needed the points,


exchanges, with their mun-of- thc-mateh Darren Ormerod in


particularly good fonn. Within 15 minutes he had a


brace. He chipped the 'keeper K froi


after good work from McKay for the first, and drove home a 12- yard shot for the second. Before the break, Whalley’s


battling qualities shone through and the tenacious Shaun Gearge


£300, was stolen from a Volkswagen Golf at the Norweb Depot, Peel Street, Clitheroe, between 1-45 p.m. and 1-55 p.m. on Tuesday. Police are seeking a 17'


nipjKid in to reduce the deficit. wThis proved vital for Whnlh.


second half felt they were defending the Alamo. Surge after surge of Sabden attackers fell on Lne resilient Whalley defence. And Craig Seedall in goal was sjiectacular. With 20 minutes to go, Whal­


ho, for 25 minutes of the


year-old white male, wear­ ing a blue anorak and grey trousers, who was seen running towards Shaw bridge Street at the time of the incident.


ley threw on lan Threlf.dl and his old head was a calming influence for the visitors. Whulley gradually pulled


themselves back into the game and, with three minutes lo go, grabbed the equuliser through substitute Andrew Gibson


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