Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Prison addict


DRUG addict Tyrone Bridges, of Clitheroe, underwent “cold turkey” to break his habit, but still received a prison sentence for failing to complete a community service order. What a judge described


raframe celebrates [being top employer


jail for three months. Bridges was told that those subject to commu­


as his persistent and will­ ful failure to comply with the order landed him in


nity service must know that if they did not com­ ply th e re would be a sanction. Bridges (23), of Cross


Street, was told by Judge David Pirie that he had no


justification for failing to comply with the order. h Burnley Crown Court


been sentenced to 180 hours’ community service, in 1992. He was then fined and given a further 30


eard that Bridges nad


hours for breach of the order, but (!4 out of the 210 hours were s t i l l outstanding. Mr Kevin Donnelly


JUBILANT Clitheroe entre­ preneur Mr John Lancaster is now the Ribble Valley’s top employer.


Mr Lancaster, managing direc­ tor of Ultraframe, this week told


his go-ahead staff that the firm now employs 501 people, making it the biggest direct employer in the district. The further good news is that


by Theresa Robson


us access to extremely large resources, should we require them in the future. “We are extremely pleased to


£4m. has been invested in the firm by “3i”, a conglomerate of the country’s leading banks. The funding will be used to build


additional factory space for pro­ duction and distribution, at Ultra­


have been chosen for investment. ‘3i’ will have 10% equity in Ultra­ frame, but no involvement in the day-to-day running of the firm. That will remain with the direc­ to r s , myself and my wife, Rosemary.” Since its formation in 1983,


frame’s Clitheroe site, in line with its glowing order book and pro­ duct development. Mr Lancaster told his work­


vatory roofing systems and products. The firm’s products are now


cii'cLs will, luiuckiug tile recession for six. Mr Lancaster commented to


design in the industry and we have 25 British and European-regis­ tered patents covering our ven­ tilated roofing system.


this newspaper: “Ultraframe has always been at the forefront of


Ultraframe has led the field in the design and manufacture of conser­


force: ‘This is an exciting devel­ opment, which strengthens even fur ther the future for every employee and the planned expan­ sion of Ultraframe. It also gives


(defending) said Bridges’ main preoccupation had been to break his habit. He had tried to do this by “going cold turkey", which had left him feeling ill and weak. He had now successfully


• only drug abuse which had led him before the courts. . Mr Donnelly said: “He is


tackled his drug problem and recognised that it was


" years of his life have been thrown away. Unless he makes the effort, he will throw away future years of his life.” He added that his client


not unintelligent and recognises that the last


ONCE again the sun shone on the day of Whal­ ley CE Primary School’s summer fair. Several hundred people


Sun shines on Whalley school fair


accepted that he had no reasonable excuse for fail­ ing to complete the order and was now f i t and healthy, and prepared to do so.


TV man in


LOCAL residents who farm Lonk sheep are invited to join the Lonk S h e e p B r e e d e r s ’ Association. Its secretary, author


bid to boost the Lonk


,their animals at focal agri­ cultural shows. “The success of the


and TV personality Mr Eric Halsall, of Cliviger, is currently attempting to raise the profile of the Lonk sheep and asking all who farm them to join the association and exhibit


association and the future of the breed is in your hands,” he comments. “I will be only too pleased to receive your comments and ideas for promoting the Lonk. The annual breed show takes place on September 30th at the Holme, Cliviger, and the


tacted by telephone on 01282 427302.


Bridge club


' Pollard. On Thursday winners


WINNERS of the Howell movement, at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday, were: Mrs M. Thompson and Mrs J. Bowker, Mr Wa t s o n and Mr K. Geddes, Mr and Mrs G.


were: NS Mr E. Ormond and Mr J. Higson, Mrs F. Wilson and Mr R. Blakey; EW Mrs Askey and Mr W. Wolstenholme, Mrs K. Higson and Mrs I.' Park.


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approach.”, • Explaining the project’s overall aim,-’ Mr Bailey said: “Brockhall will have to provide families with a complete day out, with facilities for countryside walks, meals, shopping and entertainment.” The land designated for


£llm. arts centre scheme


attractions, representa­ tives from both Lancashire Constabulary and the county’s fire service gave t the children an insight into


came to the popular annual event, which raised more than £700 for the school’s funds. As well as the usual


services with a display featuring a fire engine and a police patrol car. This could be the last


he work of the emergency


time that the school holds a summer fair as Mrs Clare Ball, secretary of the Friends of Whalley Sch o o l , e x p l a i n e d : “Although, the event has always been popular, the committee is considering a change next year when there may be a fun after­ noon with family games instead^__________


Successful


tination Florida” is the latest recipient of the annual Midsummer’s Ball organised, by. a Whalley woman ari’d her friend from Lancaster. More than 240 guests


charity ball A CHARITY called “Des­


from all over the North- West attended the event at the Inn at Whitewell to help the charity, which sends terminally-ill chil­ dren from the North-West on holiday. Ms Shirley Foster, of


sale a t Clitheroe on October 4th.” Mr Halsall can be con­


supplied to more than 2,500 gla­ ziers, joiners and building com­ panies, as well as being exported to France, Germany and Poland. The word “Ultraframe” has also become synonymous in industrial


trade customers, architects, hotel and brewery groups, on specialist installations, and the ‘3i’ invest­ ment will allow us to expand our production and distribution capac­ ity in line with our growing order book.”


“We also work closely with


mented: “Ultraframe is a highly- successful business, run by an experienced and committed man­ agement team. The firm has grown impressively throughout the recession and we are delighted to invest in this exciting new phase of its expansion.”


Striding out for Mayor’s Sunday


CIVIC pride was evident in the town when Clitheroe’s Mayor, Coun. Stephen Holt, held


the annual Mayor’s Sunday service. There was a beautiful family service at St James’s


Church, led by the Rev. Ron Philpot, during which a lesson was read by Coun. Holt and music was per­ formed by a group of guitarists and clarinet players. The Balderstone Brass Band then led a procession


through the town, in which the Town Sergeant carried the Union flag.


Legion and representatives of the town’s associations, schools and Scouts and Guides. The Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Dorothy Pearson,


In the procession were members of the Royal British .


along with her consort, Stanley, also attended. On reaching Church Street, the town Halberdiers


£1,000 boost


for Barnardo’s THE Clitheroe Castle Players’ performance of “Mr Macaroni and his Exploding Pizza Pie" has r a i s e d £ 1 , 0 0 0 f o r Barnardo’s. The players, who per­


Theatre in April, recently presented a £1,000 cheque to Barnardo’s. All the cast thanked


formed the play at Stony- h u r s t ’s Ce n t e n a r i e s


everyone who supported the performance.


Pavilion raid


A T H R E E -W H E E L Mountfield lawnmower, valued at £220, was stolen from the tennis pavilion at Clitheroe Cricket Club, Chatburn Road, during the last three weeks. The lawnmower had a


Whalley, and Ms Sue Cap- stick organised the fii dinner-dance, which ii formal dress occasion, three years ago. It was so successful that they car­ ried on, choosing a differ­ ent charity each year. And its continued popu­


larity has meant that they have even booked the hotel for next year.


five-horsepower engine and had the letters etched on the side.


Radio target


A RADIO cassette-player, valued at £200, was stolen from a Mercedes 230 parked at a Bolton-by- Bowland farm between 9- 30 p.m. on Monday and 7- 20 a.m. on Tuesday.


Windows damage


VANDALS caused £200 worth of damage when they smashed double- glazed windows at Trinity Methodist Church, Clith­ eroe, over the weekend.


Garage raid


THIEVES forced a garage door and stole a Kenwood radio cassette-player from a Mercedes car parked inside. The theft took place at


Laneside House, Sawley between 10-30 p.m. on


valued at £150, was stolen from a garage in Wheel­ wright Close, Gisburn, between 9 a.m. on Monday and 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The lawnmower has the


Mower stolen A FLYMO lawnmower,


model No. RXE3003, and the serial No. 31100589.


Theft from car


A MOTOROLA two-way radio/telephone, valued at £600, was stolen from a Hyundai Lantra, parked at Clitheroe Golf Club, between 12 midday and 9-30 p.m. on Friday.


THERE was a marked shortage of clean cattle at Clitheroe Auction Mart’s


A shortage at Monday market


gwxl trade but, generally sjieak- mg, samples were poorer. Hulls were almost entirely Friesian* and fewer miality cut-


Monday market. Strung heifers met a very


tie were present, while young bull numbers again fluctuated. Prices: Young bulls —. Light


Mr Paul Goodson, of ‘3i\ com­


Another blow for town trader


hit by vandals


AT the weekend, vandals caused £2,500 worth of damage at Ken Varey’s fishing tackle shop in New Market Street, Clitheroe. And this has to be added to the £3,500 he has spent


on installing vandal-proof measures over the past few years. A depressed Mr Varey said: “I’ve had enough. It


has cost me so much over the years to take precau­ tions against this sort of activity and it still goes on.” At 25 minutes past midnight on Sunday morning,


the fire brigade dealt with a fire to the canopy of Mr Varey’s shop front and, during the same weekend, another awning at the shop was smashed. During the 1990s, Mr Varey has had to update


his alarm systems on a yearly basis, at one stage paying £50 per call out for an engineer who came to reset the alarm every time his windows were attacked. And at its worst period this was happening six


times a week. Because of the money this was costing him, Mr


Varey introduced shattering glass detectors, which only pick up the sound of breaking glass. But still the vandals attacked his shop. Finally, at the end of last year, Mr Varey installed


eroe’s closed-circuit television. Still, not too convinced, he said: “It’s going to help, it’s got to!”


Teaching hospitals for mental illness


A TALK about the estab­ lishment of teaching hospi­ tals for mental illness was given to members of Rib­ ble Valley Family History and Heraldry Society. Mr P. Armitage's talk


made to 128.60p (average 22.44p), medium to IlK.GOp


(llH.GOp). heavy to IHLGOp (Ull.GOp), overall to 128.G0p


stood guard at the entrance of the town hall, while the Mayor entertained his guests, who were invited in for refreshments.


(121.08p). Heifers — Lights to 12i»p


(ll5.97p). There was an excellent entry


(118.72p), medium to 128.G0p (121.8(ip), heavy to 117.GOp (10G.8(ip), overall to 128.GOp


of cast cows, although they were somewhat harder to sell, with a much higher proportion of plainer cows on offer. Cows still look good value and


was enti tl ed “ Henry Maudsley, the Maudsley Hospital and the Growth of Psychiatry.” The speaker, a retired


conditions for the first


time. To this day, the Mauds­


mental hospital manager, began with the foundation of the Bethlehem Royal Hospital in the 13th Cen­ tury and the atrocities suf­ fered by inmates until the Victorian era. Henry Maudsley, a


Y o r k s h i r ema n who attended Giggleswick


one stock bull reached 104p per kg, the top price being llG.&Up (90.lip). Tojhpriced lambs remained at


lOOp per kg, although the overall average was lowered by dp,just short of DOp. Lambs have been showing


Monday and 9-30 a.m. on Tuesday.


themselves well and, while the dry weather persists, it is hoped that jjrass supplies will hold up. Prices: Standard to lOOp


School, had a different concept of mental illness


from others in his pro­ fession and opened his own Maudsley Hospi tal in London. Staff became pioneers of


the modern approach and patients lived in humane


(91.7‘Jp), medium to 94.22p (88.24p), heavy to 8U.4tip (82.92p), o v e ra l l to lOOp (89.20p). There were a few more ewes


Used a cone for window theft


on offer this week and the extra trade was shared between more buyers. The average rose by only £1


T H IR S T Y t h i e v e s


per head and there was a good trade, at £20, for mule ewes. The overall price made to £20. GO, with an average of £24.29.


Newby Hall visit


SEATS are still available for Clitheroe Garden Club’s visit to Newby Hal l , near Ripon, on Saturday.


station forecourt at 9-30 a .m . a n d a n y o n e interested in travelling can cal l 01200 24165 for details.


smashed the window of Whitesides Off Licence, Clitheroe, and stole twelve cans of beers, valued at £12, at 2-37 a.m. on Sun­ day morning. They used a traffic cone


to break the window of the Shawbridge shop, before making off with four cans of Boddington’s Bitter, four cans of Murphy’s


The coach leaves the Washing theft


CLOTHING has been sto­ len from a clothes line on Crow T r e e s Brow, Chatburn. T h e i t em s t a k e n


show on August 19th are now available from the sales shed at the top of West View, or from 12 Beverley Drive.


Schedules for the annual


jeans and a grey sweat­ shi rt . The clothes are valued at £145.


included a gent’s Reebok tracksuit, a black Adidas tracksuit, a pair of denim


RIBCHESTER FESTIVAL IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS


July, 1948. A number of people


ley Hospital is only one of two teaching hospitals for mental illness in the world and benefited from the funding of the Bethlehem Royal when the two amal- g ama t e d u n d e r th e National Health Service in


travelled from outside the area to hear Mr Armi­ tage's talk and one lady,


who lives in Manchester, a Miss Maudsley, is an indi rect descendant of


centrating on members’ interests, will be held on Tuesday, starting at 7-30 p.m., at Clitheroe Cricket Club. Non-members will be


Henry. The next meeting, con­


made welcome and details are available from secre­ tary Mrs Anne Maudsley on 01254 826291.


Man sought after theft of purse


POLICE are seeking a man seen in a Clitheroe newsagent’s at the time of a theft of a purse contain­ ing £70 and a credit card


from the shop’s staffroom. The purse taken from a


Stout and four cans of Caf- fery’s Beer.


staff member’s handbag at Cowgill’s, Market Place, is believed to have been sto­ len between 1 and 2 p.m on Tuesday. C l i t h e r o e p o l i c e


described the man seen in the shop as being white, aged between 18 and 20, around 5ft. 4in. tall and with brown collar-length hair. He had a dark mark on his left cheek. The man was said to be


shutters over his windows and he does feel that things have got much better with this system. But, he said: “They still throw things at the shutters." Mr Varey cannot wait for the introduction of Clith­


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July Sth, 1995 15 Letters


AT the moment, the Conservative Party is making itself a laughing stock with the lead­ ership contest — conjuring up images of


“Nero fiddling while Rome bums'’! Already, this contest has wiped value off shares and caused lack of confidence in the city. Mr Major is


reported as saying that he is the best leader, because he knows how people live! Here is a minor example of a cock-eyed situation,


which is probably repeated over and over in different ways throughout the country. I thought that when the Clitheroe police left the


A cock-eyed situation


nuclear bunker, for the revamped police station, we would again be able to phone our local police for assistance and help. Today I was shocked to find that this is not the


case. After two incidents of vandalism of shops in Moor Lane over the weekend, the people affected had to ring Colne police, who have to decide on pri­ ority of the calls made to them, and eventually inform Clitheroe police, a few hundred yards from the scene of the crime. No one could come out from the police station


of life under this Government. If Mr Major’s mother was mugged in Clitheroe, police from Colne would have to deal with it. Would he be satisfied? A friend of mine saw two men behaving suspi­


because only one man was on duty there. Details had to be given over the phone. This is not the fault of the police — it is the way


ciously in Bashall Eaves and had to ring Colne police. By the time they were able to deal with it, the men had long since gone. How we long for a bobby on the beat in Clith­


eroe. But we are asking too much. No doubt our MP is busying himself in London


has always presented itself as the strongest party on law and order!


During election campaigns, the Conservative Party


MRSJ.E. MARSH, Lancaster Drive, Clitheroc.


Leader needed who puts Britain first


1 DO not know if Nigel Evans objects, but I do, very strongly, to being referred to as a


Euro-sceptic. It almost sounds like a disease, when what really


is a cancerous complaint is being anti-British. Not a new thing — we have suffered from it for very many years, fed by those with foolish ideals of world socialism. Is that not what a federal state means? But, alas,


there are none so blind as they that will not see. One cannot be both pro-Europe and pro-British. Like millions more “who are denied the right to


over the leadership contest, perhaps even giving interviews! Does he know what are the real concerns of his constituents?


choose which way they wish to go", they are being misled along many confusing ways, so are branded


as being sceptic. Who dare blame us? I am not anti- Europe, I am just not interested. What interest I may have had expired over 50 years ago, so do not refer to me as Euro-sceptic, for 1 am pro-British. Mr Major and his lefties try to hunt with the hounds and run with hares. He has not noticed,


possibly, the upsurge against such behaviour on both sides, not just the Conservatives but also Labour, for they too have rubbed their eyes and realised their


sible. A withdrawal from that preponderous bureau­ cracy over there could mean an end to VAT, a tax cut that would be fair to all. Furthermore, it would reduce costs while improving the value of the pound. We want a leader that puts Britain first and not


J. ROBINSON, Corbridgec Court, Clitheroe.


wearing a green and grey- hooped rugby shirt and light blue trousers. Anyone with informa­ tion should contact Clith­


eroe pol ice on 01282 863161.


Life in a war-torn capital


toum was painted by the Rector of St Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn, when he spoke to Clitheroe Townswomen’s Guild on Monday. After a visit he made to


A PICTURE of life in the Sudanese capital of Khar­


the war-stricken African nation, the Rev. Mark Russell-Smith recalled the problems he saw in Sudan, in a talk entitled "The World is my Parish” — a phrase taken from the writings of John Wesley. He told the group that


Beautiful spot being wrecked


MAY I write to say we in Clitheroe have obtained Legoland, an old shanty town and, finally, a carousel — all we did not need


or want. Ribble Valley councillors have not considered


anyone in their wrecking of one of the most beauti­


ful spots in England. We in Clitheroe have lost our police, schools,


library, gas works, electricity, water and common


land. Land which was purchased for building houses,


fit for heroes to live in, has been given away. When Lord Waddington was our Member of Parliament he promised that no association or private landlord would take over council property. Some promise. What has happened to the honour of Clitheroe


vision has become “Blaired”. Much is said about tax cuts when and where pos­


one who blames others for the discontent, which is what those on both sides of the House do.


and Ribblesdale? We should be managing our own affairs, without


the interference of the House of Commons, as the borough of Clitheroe in the counties of Lancaster and York. Then'we should not have to pay these exorbi­ tant prices for the use of the essentials of life, which, in the past, we created and owned.


ETHEL PENNY, Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe.


the arts centre, almost a third of Mr, Hitman’s land at Brockhall, will actually be put into trust and Rib­ ble Valley Partnership will have the task of appoint­ ing trustees and promot­


ing'the project. Partnership chairman


will give a tremendous boost to the valley’s tour­ ism potential and put us on the map internationally.” This announcement comes less than a week


Mr Don Wilson said: “It


after another Ribble Val­ ley arts project, Ribches- ter’s Festival of Music and Art, proved to be a sell­ out success. More than 3,000 people


have already revealed ambitious plans for next year’s event, which'will nave a projected budget of $ 1 2 0,00 0..


25%. •' The festival’s organisers


attended the five-day fes­ tival, arriving from as far afield as Germany and France, and helping to boost box office takings by


PUPPETS and per­ cussion helped the last day of the Rib- Chester Festival of Music and Art hit the high note.


was a sell-out success, with box office takings up by 25% and-full houses for all evening concerts.


This year’s festival


ple visited the Ribble Valley during the five-. . day festival, many from as far afield as Ger­ many and France. -


More than 3,000 peo­


, International percus­ sionist Evelyn Glennie-:


* i/Vvi f ...f •. 1


mance of an Austrian (folklore talc.


.S la id b u rn , gave a shadow-puppet perfor­


■a n d B r e n i n d ' s Endowed School, in


youngsters from St Wil­ frid’s Primary School


accompanied by pianist Philip Smith, included works by Chopin, Kreisler and Psathas. Earlier that day,


packed out historic St - Wilfrid’s Church, on Saturday night, when she gave her celebrity recital. Her programme,


by Theresa Robson They leu in cu their


' phanie Aldred. Their performance) '


skills in a series of w o r k s h o p s - h e l d throughout the festival by the ACE puppeteers Judith Godfrey and Ste-


to a packed audience of ' ' proud parents in the Ribchester Parochial . Hall, was accompanied : b y t h e M a r t e l Ensemble.


formed music written ' especially for the' event by local young com- ;


The ensemble per- .


p : ,c . . , arr.ung them Clitheroe Grammar School pupi l Jon Aveyard.


The youngsters com­ posed the score with


frid’s the Rev.: Andrew: Hindlcy, paid tribute to the army of very dedi­ cated and professional l o cal he lpe r s who worked hard through­


The festival’s chair­ man,. Vicar of St-Wil­


help from the festival’s composer-in-residence, ; New Yorker Russell Currie.


, and Brabin’s Endowed ’ School taking part in


for a review of the festi­ val’s celebrity recital f e a tu r in g ha rpi s t Marisa Robles.


the shadow-puppet performance. Lifestyle; on page 9,


: Mozart’s “ Cosi fan tutte” and a fireworks display. ■ Out pho t o g r aph shows pupils of St Wil­ frid’s Primary School


. tious plans for next year’s festival include a p e r f o rm a n c e of


out the week to ensure the event was a huge success. Mr Hindley’s ambi-


there are thousands of dis­ placed people in Khar­ toum, as a result of the 25- year war, and that the Islamic Government is restricting Christian aid. The Anglican cathedral


in Khartoum is linked to the Diocese of Bradford, of which St Andrew’s is a part.


the meeting that, despite th e se condi tions, the Sudanese Christians have a strong spiritual life and have hope for the future. The Anglican cathedral


Bridge winners


THE bridge winners at Pendle Club were: Friday — Mrs M. Whittaker and Mrs J. Kenyon, Miss R. Ho l l a n d ' and Mr D.


and Mrs M; Butler.


Crossthwaite. Monday — Mrs F. Porter and Mr J.- R. Lynch, Mrs K. Bulcock


in the capital helps in building schools and in training people to be self- s u f f i c i e n t a n d , -in February, the Anglican bishops there held a Chris­ tian meeting in a football stadium which attracted 250,000 people. Mr Smith explained to


I MUST correct the statement of Mr Frank Brown, of Waddington Fell Quarries (“Advertiser and Times” June 29th). My letter was sent to the "Advertiser and Times” and Mr Brown has never contacted me in any way.


Not contacted


M. HARRISON, Spring Gardens,. Waddington.


Cyclists to ride across country


FOUR Ribble Val ley cyclists are hoping to com­ plete a coasl-to-coast ride to raise money for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and for the Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied (PHAB) charity.


Sutcliffe has organised the ride, which will begin at St Bees in Cumbria on July, 29th, and will follow a route across the country,' finishing at -Roblh Hood’s Bay five days later. The other cycnitk are Mr Paul Tavernbtv from


Slaidbum vet Mr Simon . - r - \ -


-Great Mitton, Mr John Bennett from Whalley, Mr Richard Bennett from Worston and Mr Chris Sorrell from London. The team are hoping to


raise as much money as possible through sponsor­ ship and through a compe­ tition to guess how many miles they will cover to the neares t tenth of a mile.


- 1 Anyone wishing to sup­


port the cycling enthusi­ asts’ efforts can contact the Mearle; Centre on


ley Veterinary Clitberoe 23763.


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