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THE ability to tackle seri­ ous obstacles in life and come out smiling is the quality which has grabbed


competition. Mrs Caroline Simpson, who


competition. Courageous Mrs Simpson


a Clitheroe woman the runners-up spot in a pres­ tigious Scottish Highlands woman o t the year


only left Clitheroe two years ago to build up a new life with husband Allan in their converted croft in the Highlands, is one of 10 finalists in the Craigendarrock Country Club’s Woman of the Year


Sunshine follows showers for June


I JUNE began cool and showery and this cloudy weather per­ sisted until the middle of the month, with rainfall of any signifi­


cance on the 16th. From th e n on th e


second half of the month was dominated by a high pressure system and, from the 21st, days of unbroken sunshine followed. Gradually daytime max-


(43) has battled through five mqjor operations since she was diagnosed, at the age of 16, as having Crohn’s disease. This disease (inflamation of


the bowels) caused Mrs Simpson many years of suffering and left her with an ileostomy.


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil refused to allow her condition to get her down. Mr Eric Davidson, the friend who nominated her for the award, said: “Rather than


However, the former


Pupils skip to it for


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PUPILS at Brook- side County P r i ­ nt a r y S c h o o l learned how to keep f i t for l ife when they took part in a sponsored skip in aid of the British


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pupils hud never seen a skipping rope before, but, since the event, modern playground cra/.es have had to take a back scat as the popu­ larity of this traditional game has soared. Even some of the


Heart Foundation. Some of the younger


Plumridge, the British Heart F o u n d a tio n ’s local representative, is delighted that, as well as having lots of fun, the pupils learned a valuable lesson about


Clitheroe 22321 (Edilonalj, 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 222331 (Classified) misses a


having to live with an ileostomy, Caroline decided that it would have to live with


her.” She took up tapestry,


mastered a knitting machine and began to supply friends and relatives with goods. She became a member of


international rally drivers’ licence. Now Caroline and Allan,


Mensa and swam a mile every day. She also gained an


who is from Sawley, have designed and built their dream home in the Highlands,


Caroline doubling up as the labourer much o f the time


during its building. She has set up boarding


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tax debts


kennels, through which she takes training classes twice a week and, with her dogs, she visits the area’s hospital to help patients with a “thcrapet” scheme. Mrs Simpson, who formerly


COUNCILLORS on Ribble Valley Coun­


cil's Finance and Gen­ eral Purposes Com­ mittee agreed to write off over £20,000 in


worked at Barrow Printworks, Townson Bros., E. Chester and Son and Trutex, came second out of 150 entries and she won a family day at the Craigendarrock Country Club and some Edinburgh crystal.


unpaid taxes. T h e y h e a r d t h a t


VOTED ru n n e r -u p w o m a n o f t_h c y e a r . . . C a r o l in e Simpson


HOLIDAY POST


POST offices in the follow­ ing Ribble Valley villages will be closed during the local holiday week, from July 17th to July 22nd: Chatburn, Downham, Gis- burn, Grindleton, New- ton-in-Bowland, Riming- ton, West Bradford and H e n t h o r n R o a d , Clitheroe.


July 24th to July 29th: Bashall Eaves, Bolton-by- Bowland, Waddington and


The following post offices will be closed from


will be available a week in advance.


Salford, Clitheroe. Pensions and allowances


in Clitneroe and counters at Dunsop Bridge, Pendle ton and Slaidburn, will open as usual.


Chemists’ rota


teachers took part in the “Jump Rope Spon­ sored Sk ip ” , which raised £356. Mrs Joyce


TODAY and tomorrow Hills Pharmacy, of Church


Street, Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m.


Lane: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday


Heyes Chemists, Moot until 6-30 p.m.


the importance of exer­ cise. She said: “Brook-


King Street Post Office


£19,608.55 was outstand­ ing in council tax and £1,771.36 in business


shal Scott, told the meet­ ing that everything possi­ ble had been done to


rates.The council’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Mar­


recover the money. The introduction of the


community charge had brought a substantial rise


in the level of arrears and. while the council tax had improved things consider­ ably, the provision for bad debt had increased in all authorities. The Kibble Val ley


Council had £236,000 in provision for bad debt and the outstanding amounts would be met from this.


Fun promise for


SUMMER workshops for summer


children are to be held at Ribble Valley libraries in


August. The workshops, with


the theme “ dig out a book”, will include stories, quizzes, craft work and lots


oil the 9th, at Clitheroe


of fun! Workshops will be held


Library, from 11 a.m. to noon (ages four to seven) and 2 to 3 p.m. (ages


seven to 11). There will also be a


eight).


workshop a t Whal ley Library, on the 10th, from 10 to 11 a.m. (ages five to


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Hotel theft


I A STIHL s t r im m e r , valued-at £250, was stolen from a building’ at- the Spread Eagle Hotel, Saw- ley, between midday on Thursday and 8 a.m. on Friday.


side,School is the first in the area to hold a sponsored skip for the British Heart Founda­ tion, but I hope that other schools will be persuaded to do the same. Skipping ropes, instructions and spon­ sor forms arc all pro­ vided and a quarter of the money raised is donated to the school funds.** Our picture shows


On show at the library


A NEWCOMER and an experienced a r t is t are


Mrs I’lumridge (centre) receiving the cheque from pupils, who have now become hooked by the delights of skipping,


Clitheroe’s Mrs Mar


next Wednesday, by Mr Alan Kenyon, of Black­


showing their work at Clitheroe Library this month.


known at the library for her variety of work and many exhibits, currently has a show of pottery in


with headteacher Mr Graham Claydon and deputy headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Morris look­ ing on.


th e e n t r a n c e h a l l showcase.


She will be joined, from


artists to contact her and h a v e t h e i r w o r k s


burn, whose paintings of the sea and sailing ships will adorn the walls of the reference library.


7. down at the end of the The displays will come


month, to be replaced by other local urtiats. C l i th e ro e ’s Senior


showing people’s work since we opened in 1990 and we would like anyone, who paints, makes pot­ phtery, collects or takes


exhibited. She said: “We have been


Librar ian, Mrs Mary l Palmer, explained how the


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A BLAZE of colour greeted Low Moor re s id e n ts when th ey attended a flower festival at St Paul’s Church.


val, which was part of the church’s celebrations to mark its 125th year.


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1,000 people over the weekend, as local residents passed through the doors to view the imaginative Iloral displays,- including a model of Low Moor Mill and Edisford recreation area.


The church played host to around


Cynthia Nanson, a church warden and skilful florist, along with Mrs Lily Pratt, Mrs Geraldine Walmsley and Mrs Gloria Booth. They were assisted by a team of helpers from other local


Organising the display was Mrs


churches. Part of the funds raised will go


towards the Bible Society and Church Around £800 was raised at the festi­


Army, while the rest will be used on a special project for the anniversary year.


newly-formed children instrumental group, along with a choir recital.


Performing at the festival was


organ at intervals over the weekend and, under his direction, the choir is now almost full and a waiting list is now being implemented.


Mr Robert Tattersall played the


praise service, at which the Rev. Quentin Wilson, of Langho, preached.


The weekend finished with a songs of


was delighted with the weekend, not only with the money raised, but with how so many people, youngsters and older worked together.1'


The Rev. Rodney Nicholson said: “I


enjoying the floral displays at. Low Moor Parish Church.


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ANGLERS in the Ribble Valley are now able to buy rod fishing licences on Saturdays and Sundays at outlets throughout Lancashire.


by Post Office Counters Ltd and the National Rivers Authority. Licences are now available outside, normal post office hours at 1,650 post


HOOK YOURSELF A LICENCE Nearly 2,000 outlets have extended their opening hours, thanks to an initiative


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