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Council’s bid to woo back veteran bowlers


A BID to woo the veteran bowlers back to th e ir former home green in


ing Club last summer, when they received a weaker package of conces­ sions than they had bar­ gained for from the bor­ ough council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee. They had asked for a £5


Y O U R STARS


with JUSTIN TOPER


Check out what stargazer Justin Toper says is in store for you this week!


For a more m-doplh forecast. tolephono the number on your star sign. Calls are charged at 48p per minute peak time and 36p per minute cheap rato.


CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.20) S 0891 543597


Despite certain guarantees, assurances or promises, it might be advisable to lower your expectations to avoid disappoint­ ment particularly when the sun squares up to Jupiter next Wednesday. Be realistic, plan lor a miracle.


AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb 19) 3 0891 543 598


Today's full moon heralds a different chapter or phase in close personal relationships. How different remains to be seen. Because, if anything, the sun in Aquarius also challenged by


Jupiter on the 2nd February denotes a humbling experience or excuses, excuses.


PISCES (Feb. 20 ■ March 20) S 0891 543 599


Although the mighty planet Saturn now moves into Pisces and life may be a serious business or not exactly a barrel of laughs, other planetary factors over the next few days will provide inspiration when you need it most, or someone will.


ARIES (March 21 - April 20) S 0891 543 588


On the one hand, an emotional tie or attachment should be quite a source of joy now. Only some challenging and disrup­


tive planetary aspects also suggest that not everyone will be full of the milk of human kindness.


TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) S 0891 543 589


domestic upheaval is probably the best solution only someone somewhere doesn't share your opinion and sparks will lly this week.


GEMINI (May 22 -June 21) 3 0891 543590


You should be on your merry way now or making plans, left right and centre. Unfortunately, after the euphoria, what tran­ spires shortly alter this weekend or on February 2nd could be let down but certainly not the end of the world.


CANCER (June 22 - July 23) 3 0891 543 591


While you should be in the money again or end this week with a rare feeling of well being, things could easily turn sour. More


to the point, someone is likely to renege on a promise around the 2nd February. LEO (July 24 -Aug 23)


3 0891 543 592


The full moon in Leo which occurs today must finally bring you out of the wilderness and bring out the best in you. But it won't


make partners or loved ones any more reasonable or easier to handle, quite the reverse.


VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sept 22) 3 0891 543 593


You have a reputation for being a perfectionist as well as a prop, provider and general dogsbody • someone who sorts out everyone's problems. This week however, it's time to look after number one! Let others stand on their own two feet. Enough said!


LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 22) 3 0891 543 594


The full moon in Leo represents your hopes, friends and wishes, and true, what happens now is more than just a pipe- dream. However, as always, there is a price to pay for every­


thing in life or a sacrifice to make especially around next Wednesday. SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22)


3 0891 543 595


Some kind of personal success is assured now and about time! Having said that. Jupiter in Scorpio is overshadowed by the sun around mid week and certain individuals won't exactly fall over themselves to help or don't seem all that impressed.


SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) 3 0891 543 596


The tension mounts and so does the excitement. Also since today's lull moon occurs in the travel angle ol your chart, you ought to be up. up and away or Hying high. Although news


received this time next week could still throw a spanner in the works.


Hopefully today's full moon will clear away some of the uncer­ tainty surrounding your future. Also a major career move or


Veterans took their cus­ tom to Ilibblesdale Bowl­


Clitheroe Castle grounds lias been given the thumbs up by councillors, following a loss of profits. T h i r ty - s ix Ca s t le season ticket without


restrictions and instead were offered a £G contract,


week, the committee decided it was time to reassess the situation, after hearing there had not only been a loss of


At its meeting last


with a ‘10-hour playing restriction.


revenue on the green, but a fall in profits at the Sit mmerhouse


many people used to watch the veterans at the Castle green and also patronised the cafe.


nearby Cafe II was pointed out that


Clegg (Wiswell and Pend­ leton) said that the time was ripe to attempt to draw up a new arrange­ ment with the veterans and that talks should begin between council officers and the team captain.


r a nm n n a Clearing air on Cemfuel


c a t i o it C A X N (J T b e changed. Castle Cement is not just heaping any old waste ill its kilns."


environmentally safe than dumping it in landfill, where it remains for ever, o r


watercourses."


manager .Mr Peter del St rother said lie was "pleased” with H All P’s .stance.


Castle Cement’s works


of our success with Ccm- fuel. We are pleased to hear that the statements we have made about the fuel have been confirmed bv IIMU'.”


He said: "We are proud


waste and, may 1 add, gaining energy at the same time is far more


He added: “Burning tin's


warranted research into what happened at bowling greens run by other auth­ orities. However, he said it might be wise to place some control over the hours covered by the sea­ son ticket, so that use of the green would not be wiped out completely for other users. Chairman Coun. .Myra


c o m in e r c i a I s e r v ices officer, reminded mem­ bers that, in addition to the £G contract ticket, the council also operated another concession — a 20p hourly charge for pen­ sioners, as against Slip for other adults. He felt that the matter


facilities operated for pen­ sioners by neighbouring authorities were more competitive and that tea­ making facilities were also available free of charge. Air John Heap, the chief


v e t e r a n s mi g h t be tempted to return. He added that bowling


(Clitheroe) said that, if they reduced the ticket from £G to £5 for pension­ ers and removed the ‘10- hour restr ict ion, the


(Chipping) said that it would be a good idea to ask the officers to look at options for a new season ticket. Conn. John McGowan


green receipts were down from ill,Oof) in 1992 to £809 in 1993 and that the cafe proprietors had reported a £3,500 drop in takings. Conn. Charles Holden


They heard that bowling


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Burial costs are ‘a


bargain’


COUNCILLORS are to look into the costs of main­ taining the Ribble Valley’s cemeteries and burial grounds.


Environmental and Social Services Commi t tee described the present ser­ vices as a “bargain,” but asked council officers to review the operating charges.


M em b e r s of th e


general tidy-up of graves stands at £10 per year, which members said was good value in comparison to other areas. Coun. Howel Jones said:


Evening when masks slipped


A .MYRIAD masked laces descended upon Raslinll Hall on Saturday and helped to raise in excess of £1,51)0 for charity. The Kibble Vailey is


proved to be an ideal set­ ting for a charity masked hall, one of Clitheroe Lions’ main fund-raising events of the year. The venue was pro­ vided courtesy of the club


BRIDGE CLUB


WINNKUS at ( ’litheroo Hridj*e Club on Wednesday wort* Mr and Mrs.!. I ’awiieki, followed bv •Mrs !•’. Wilson and Mrs .1. Mal­ loy. with Mrs !•’. Mickies and Mi’s I). Snowden think


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balanced hand, with 21 or 22 high card points. South realised his hand would In* useless in a no trump contract, hut would in* very helpful if the partnership had a fit in either of the major suits. So to discover whether north


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fort it nn te in having numerous splendid archi­ tectural buildings. On Saturday. Bashall Hall, at Hashall Haves,


president , Air Hurry Barnes, and bis wife, Mary, who opened the doors of their home to Ml) guests and made each and every one welcome.


gressed and masks began to slip, the combination of good food, wine, excel lent company and danc­ ing to the strains of the Jimmy Heyworth Band cer tainly made it an evening to remember.


As the evening pro­


Ribble Valley carve up


deplored PARISH councillors in the Ribble Valley are to write to the Lancashire Associa­ tion of District Councils, criticising its recommen­


dation that the Ribble Val­ ley be carved up under the forthcoming Local Govern­ ment Review.


club’s charity for the year. Sight Hirst.


those who attended, with Mr Barnes (front right) and Airs Barnes (centre).


Pulling plug


VANDALISM to Whai- lev's Christmas tree over the past few years has caused Whalley Linus to pull the plug on next year's lights. Discussing the issue,


to the host and hostess and club members, who with their wives had car­ ried out much of the organisation behind the scenes. I’icturccl tire some of


Thanks were expressed


man Air Ian Joyce, the event was extremely suc­ cessful iind will ensure a bumper donation to the


For activities chair ­


Valley branch of the Lan­ cashire Association of Par­ ish and Town Councils unanimously supported Salxlen representative Coun. David Beesle.v’s suggestion that the asso­ ciation write to the ADC. -'deploring” its proposal that the Kibble Valley be split between four neigh­ bouring authorities.


Alembers of the Ribblc


Persian cat is spotted


A SABDEN woman who spotted a stray Persian cat in a bedraggled condition near the Wellsprings Hotel, at the Nick o’ Pen- dle. this week, is appeal­ ing for its owner to come forward.


gree with beautiful orange eyes." said Mrs Elizabeth


ing to the Lions to thank t It e tit for t h e i r p a s t support.


taken with the ace. After draw­ ing trumps, north led a small •ding a trick to th* ng up the jack of for a diamond


st one trick in id made 1! for


M rs J . Ilowki r and Mrs l \ Trav is. Mr ami Mrs Ik Pollard.


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Mu* •\v<mm1; K\V Mrs It. Tattoo and Mr J . Kent on. Mrs Porter anu .Mr t\av.


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M’o r in r J2o. A is ob v io u s ly re>J«ect.


the parish council talked of the possibility of not hav­ ing a tree in future years, but a decision will not be made until a fur ther meeting. Tile council will be writ­


“The cat is a black pedi­


Southeran, of Clitheroe Road, who was unable to rescue it.


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» News from the Villages DOWNHAM


offered by the president at Downham W1 to Aliss i’ar- kinson, Mrs Oldham and Mrs Hook. .Miss Parkinson received the competition cup for gaining most points over 12 months. Guest speaker Mrs Joan


Sewing tips Birthday greetings were


"I tried to gel hold of it. but it ran away. It was in


She says she will lie pre­


A CHARITY worker is making a heartfelt plea to local people to help fight the Ribble


Heartfelt plea to help fight killer disease


e roe Ho sp i ta l next Wednesday, at 7-30 p.m., will be chaired by Airs Joyce Plumridge, of Clith­ eroe Townswomen's Guild, and invitations have gone out to local government a n d m e d i c a 1 representatives. The purpose of the


made several unsuccessful attempts to woo local peo­ ple to tho cause in previ­ ous years, but this time lie is optimistic of forming a flourishing group, as several people ha v e already promised support. The meeting, at Clith­


E r a n k Si m psoit it a s arranged a meeting next week to launch a new Clitheroe and Whalley branch of the British Heart Foundation. He says he has already


group will be to increase awareness about the work of the British Heart Fotm-


dat ion and to boost fund-raising.


the Kibble Valley, heart disease is said to be responsible for almost 50G of all deaths and. along with the rest of the North


Good start in chess


knockout JOLTOMY-BOWUND


Bright, of Preston, gave a talk on --Fabric to Fashion," with tips on home-dressmaking. She was thanked by .Mrs Courtney.


requested lo be stewards for the Royal Lancashire Show in July and a dele­ gate was needed to attend the annual meeting in London in June. A scrapbook on all


Volunteers were


a stack judging training evening and members should meet ill the village at 7-30 p.m.


CGISBURN.


of tho group meeting on March 23rd and arrange­ ments were made for a birthday party on March 17th. A competition for a fashion accessory was won by Airs C. Newhuuse. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs E. Barker, Mrs S. Robinson and Mrs K. Seed.


SAWLEY


After Airs Walker had welcomed members and g u e s ts , AI r K e n it e t h Geddes gave a talk with the aid of some superb slides about the history and culture of Korea anil Japan. Airs O’Brien gave the


into the Far East was the o topic for the first meeting


Far East A fascinating insight


f the year at Sawlev WL


village during the festive season raised X1 GO, which has been donated to PC Creelman for the “Pendle for Romania” appeal. It will help towards tlte pur­ chase of new mattresses for the institutions over there.


vote of thanks and the hostesses asked members to test their knowledge with a quiz on Japan. Carol singing round the


on February 17th, when new members are very welcome.


The next WI meeting is


aspects of village life dur­ ing 199-1 was discussed. Members agreed that a donation of £-10 be sent to the "Child Cot Death" organisation. Alembers were informed


members of Gisburn YFC met in the village to travel to Waves, at Blackburn, where everyone had enjoyable swim. Following |


Fish and chips Ordinary and advisory


all the exercise, a welcome) Stop was made on the way home for fish and chips.


Next week there will be a trip to a towel-making


factory and names should be given to Mrs Graves- ton


SLAIDBURN


hall for ; practice. On Saturday night there


Y FC met


Brains trust iof Slaidburn


Member


the village brains trust


will have a talk by Richard Seed on his trip to Can­ ada. Members should meet in the village hall at 7-15 p.m.


p.m. Tickets are available from Graham Robinson (025-1 820230) or at the door. Next week’s meeting


Tricks and spots Whist winners at the


burn Village Hall, were: Ladies — J. Dukes, K. Metcalfe. Gents — H.


recent drive held in Slaid­


twaite, I. Howarth, A. Barker, W. Cooke. Raffle: N. Breaks, B.


Waddington, L. Brown, B. Daly, B. Waddington, W.


Hustwaite.


held on February 2Gth, at! 7-15 p.m.


The next drive will be


Lofthouse, T. Harrison. Dominoes: W. Hus-


will be a hoe-down in Newton Village Hall at S


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Bowland YFC met in the village hall for an interest ing talk on the Commercial Union, by Andrew Boyes. A vote of thanks was given by Susan Read. Next week there will be


members of Bolton-by-


YFC talk On Monday evening,


petition play, when a match is drawn the result of the bottom board is eli­ minated, giving Clitheroe a winning margin of 2'/i; to lVj. Clitheroe B plays Nel­


son B in the next round of the competition.


fought hard throughout his game and eventually, although a pawn down, reached a position where his opponent had to settle for a draw. Under the rules of com­


hoard four made it 2-1 with his attacking style, then Clitheroe captain Simon Karmann levelled the match with a win on board two. Peter Ryan on top board


comer Alex Thomas was soon beaten in the middle game. The score went 2-0 to Bury when Philip Ratl- cliffe on heard three gained a good position, blit missed an exchange in the middle game. Brendan Brown on


tained Bury in the first round of the Subsidiary Team Knockout Compet­ ition. On hoard five, new­


Cl, I THE ROE Chess Club’s second team enter­


As the biggest killer in


Valley’s biggest killer — heart disease. Area organiser Mr West, this is one of the


country's blackspots. But, thanks to heart


have been saved and the quality of life improved for countless others. Air Simpson added: “If


research, the lives of many men, women and children


you can help or would like to know more about the work of the foundation, please come along to the meeting or telephone me on 0253 733072. ”


To delight twitchers


_j Peter's Church, Burnley. Admission is £1 for


tographer Mr Gordon Yates, who works for the National Westminster Bank in I.ittieborough, will be the speaker for the evening. Some of his enlarged photographs will also be for sale. The lecture will be tak­ ing place at 7-30 p.m. in St


winter season of the asso­ ciation will include "Over­ land to New Zealand," bv Duncan Alcllrny, on .March 8th, and “Running a Coun­ try E s ta te ,” by Eric Miller, on April 12lh.


non-members. Other lectures in the


A LECTURE that will delight Ribble Valley twilehers is on the cards for supporters of the Pett- dle Forest Association of the National Trust in February. Well-known bird pho­


“It may not be a bargain for the person using it, but it is for tho one cleaning


for the low maintenance costs.


“What you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts.”


Coun. Holtom said-


Ribble Valley’s cemeteries will be prepared for the committee’s next meeting.


Roundabout skid brings £120 fine


aing without due'care and


heard that Francis John Quail, of Eastham Street, Lancaster, was driving towards the new round­ about at the Clitheroe south junction.


ttention. Clitheroe magistrates


wa rn ing s i g n s a n d approached the junction at speed, braked suddenly and skidded into the roundabout.


He failed to heed the


guilty by letter, said: "I realise that I should have been inlying more atten­ tion, but I was unfamiliar with the road. I would lose my job if I lost my licence.”


Quail, who pleaded


endorsed with three pen­ alty points ami was fined £120, with £20 costs.


Quail had his licence


tile Civic Hall for the 199-1/5 programme had been estimated at around £51,500, with income from admissions at £19,500.


for the Civic Hall in its revenue budget to meet the shortfall between income and expenditure.


NEXT WEEK WHEN YOU BUY YOUR


CLITHEROE ADVERTISER & TIMES When the Big hand points to luncht ime. . . .


leton) said that improved ways of publicising events would be something to consider for next year. The committee heard that the expenditure for


concerts had not drawn such large audiences as the pantomimes, but were equally deserving of sup­ port and perhaps more publicity would help to fill the seats. Chairman Coun. Myra Clegg (Wiswell and Pend­


what was on offer at the Civic Hall, many would take advantage of the facilities. Coun. Peter Evans (Wilpshire) said that some


worthwhile venture and the films on offer during the year were also very good, said Conn. Charles Holden (Chipping) at a meeting of the Ribble Val­ ley Council's Recreation and Leisure Committee. "He suggested that when more people got to know


CLITHEROE Civic Hail is beginning to establish itself as a successful entertainments centre — but there is still room for improvement, say councillors. The pantomime season at the hall proved a very


Civic Hall is doing well — but could be even better!


A LANCASTER man whose car skidded into the new roundabout oil the A59 bypass near Barrow has pleaded guilty to driv­


A report reviewing and comparing the cost of the


bers agreed that the costs were evenly spread. Coun. Chris Holtom argued that other higher costs, such as £9,50 for the right to a vase on a grave, made up


However, not all mem­ Current costs for the


Tlte committee decided to allocate some £32,000


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