AJAMES ALPE
ccident & Service Centre
• All vehicles valeted after repair • Immediate computerised estimates • All mechanical and service work carried out • Courtesy Cars n n B B H n n M n n g n i i ^ ^ n n B B n ^ H n
• Approved by major Insurance Companies • We guarantee a perfect paint match every time, particularly metallic and pcarlcsccni
-WHERE WE ARE
Lincoln Way, Salthill Industrial Estate, Clitheroe Telephone: 0200 44-1455
BROWSHOLME HALL Near Clitlieroe, Lancs
H is to r ic h om e o f th e P a rk e r fam i ly fo r
Spring Bank Holiday August Bank Holiday
n e a r ly 500 y e a r s Easter Weekend
August every Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Open all weekend 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. July every Saturday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Parties and groups welcome by arrangement "As seen on the Travel Show'
Contact Mrs Parker f0254^ 826719
For details of advertising in this annual publication
Tel. Sharon Hamilton on
0282 426161 Ext. 241
The Burnley Heritage Centro opened to the public in November 1993 and in 1994 will be expanding with a larger display into noxt door. The Heritage Centre is not primarily concerned with making money; its main obje c tiv e s being to educate people on how they used to live with certain values and moral
libro, in houses which were homes and not commodities to be bought and sold for profit The Heritage Centre fools that maybe society has 'lo s t it's way* and fo rg o t ten im p o r ta n t traditions. Things that aro taken for granted, such as washing machines had much more humble origins as a manglo and dolly tub. Thoso items are on display as well as many othor things which may evoke pleasant memories of the past People often stop for a nostalgic chat after seeing the exhibits o(, (amongs othor things), old B u rn le y firm s , cobbling, coal mining and memorabilia from the First and Socond World Wars. There is also an area whore folk can buy and choose from a vast array of heritage goods; from soaps to postcards. Although admission is froe, any donations aro appreciated and the centre will bo more than happy to provide a home lor anything ol intorost made b e fo re 1 9 50.
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IF you want to he :tl the centre of tilings, there is no better place to visit — and stay — than the Kibble Valley. For a start, it is literally at the centre, since Ord
wanting to travel further afield than the Kibble Valley and the royal treatment it provides once you are inside our "kingdom," it does provides an ideal base for visits to other attractions in the North — such as Blackpool, the Yorkshire Hales and count less places which demonstrate in vivid fashion the area’s industrial heritage. However, the odds are you will not want to stray far. preferring to stay in an area that takes you
nance Survey officially declared thut a spot near Dtinsop Bridge is at the very heart of the United Kingdom. But. in addition, in the unlikely event of you
hack in time to an era yon thought had disappeared for ever.
AS you read on and tlie wonders of llie Kibble Valley unfold, answer the six easy (|uestinns throughout “Kibble Valley Explorer" — ami
you could win yourself a luxury weekend for two at Mvtton Fold Farm Hotel, I.angbo. one of the area’s finest establishments.
BURNLEY HERITAGE CENTRE
AVLtnltf % t t it , ™ Centre
153 St Jaimes St, Burnley Tel:
0 2 8 2 4 5 9 6 1 0
© Over 2.'J(I square miles. 158 of which are declared as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
© Only 52,00(1 residents in this large rural area
© Hundreds of hotels, guest houses, farms offering accommoda tion and self-catering properties
® Only :HI minutes from the motorway ©Two ancient market towns and almost 50 villages • Three rivers and too many ancient bridges to count ©An almost endless list of attractions and historic sites to visit
Full details from Ribble Valley Tourist Centre, 12-1-1 Market Place, Clitheroe (tel: 0200 2').}(il>)
A unique exper
by Bill Dewluirst. chairman of the m Kibble Valley Tourism Association
AS chairman of the Kibble Willey Tourism Association, 1 welcome you to the Kibble Valley, a treasure chest for tourists and visitors
will be the highlight of your year. Enjoy tile warm hospi tality ol our hotels, guest
Kingdom officially by Ordnance Survey, vimr visit to the Kibble Valley
<& ra n b
( £ x t r a b a g a n ? a " TZ& lt n fr tu u t S e c "
Three floors of Lancashire He ritage including
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Historical picture displays oi Old Burnley.....................
An old Lancashire Loom...................
.& kitchen and living A replica 1930's
Si room......................... Lots to see -
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission Open
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houses and self-catering accommodation. Eat
alike. Sul at tliu Centre of the
royally at our abundance uf restaurant.- catering fur all tastes. Take part in many sports ami outdimr activities, such as canoeing, fishing, walking and even hang gliding. Be more leisurely and wander
our country lanes, or he a little more academic and study our vast range of fossils on the Salthill trail. And don’t forget to visit our castle, with its museum. We want you to enjoy
the unique visitor attractions of our lovely valley and much, much
tj O tru I td 1 a1 sf* O
Bil A l Dewhurst
iimi’e, v*iii will discover. Whatever you do in the
Kibble Valley, you will take away a lasting memory of Lancashire:? friendly people and the beaut iful scenery and. we are sure, you will forever return to this jewel at the Centre of the Kingdom.
shire Newspapers Ltd, Bull Street, Burnley (tel: 028 -12(il()l), on behall ot Kibble Valley Borough Council
Kibble Valley Explorer” is published by East Lane;!
A Visit to Ribchester with enjoyment for all the fan MUSEUM OF ---------------— —Ml CHILDHOOD
constantly changing Exhibitions. Wonderful working model
Award winning Museum with
Childhood memorabilia for nil mw i MUSEUM COLLECTORS SHOP
fairground. Professor Tomlin’s world famous Flea Circus. a
Teddjt Bears and Dolls • Largest selection of miniatures and dolls i n the North West • Doll's House Estate Agents • Curiosities,
Collectables, Pocket Money Toys and Souvenirs
Rlbn!hcmr n ilh i,mercstin8 Roman History has a lot to o f f e r . . . m o n t h ! in oCaUllfU ";a'kin8
country...The Museum and Shop are open
Fishing
n rn Vh U,c >;c,ar’"6 days a week! Tuesdays to Sundays 10.30 a.m. ic p.m. (closed Mon except Bank Holidays). 15 mins from exit 31 on •'
RI^™ ST E RM u seum of ch il dh o o d , chu STREET, RIBCI-IESTER, LANCS. TEL: 0254 8781
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