Clitheroe 22321 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) things to come at B owland : ’ by Theresa Robson


THESE Bowland High School pupils have got plenty to shout about — for they are about to get a new library, a computer suite and two classrooms.


over the years, not surprisingly, since it was once a hydro turned children’s home.


Bowland High School has developed in unusual ways ■:


school's early days was a set of goalposts made from old gas pipes.


Something of an idiosyncratic hallmark in the


School remains a rural school, serving one of the widest areas in the land —120 square miles.


Thankfully, times have moved on, but Bowland High


sounds, farm smells and unsullied winds, the children can look upon one of the fairest landscapes in the land. These scholars partake of their GCSE English and


From its windows, which often welcome country


pupils and staff and not by its buildings was evident m a recent report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate.


maths against the majestic backdrop of Pendle Hill. Proof that a school’s success is measured by its


special atmosphere, a place where children felt secure and valued, with academic achievements that were “remarkable”.


The report described the school as having a very


Valley and beyond want to send their children there. The only problem is that there is no room!


No wonder then that parents throughout the Ribble


pupil numbers from 170 to 340, the school has deve­ loped into a series of prefabricated huts clustered around the main “Riversmead” building (the name by which the school is still known to many). While small is beautiful and the school may embody a


Over the years, during which there has been a rise in


very special atmosphere, children still need elbow- room and these Bowland youngsters are certainly about to get it. The current development, sponsored by Lancashire


County Council, is the first permanent development at the site since the school's formation, in 1948. It should be completed by September, when the


sor, Mr Graham Crossley. He commented: “This was Graham Crossley’s dream.


Tributes flow for family


latest influx of fresh-faced rural scholars will pass through the school’s welcoming doors. Head teacher at the school Mr Steve Colling hopes the official opening will be performed by his predesses-


It was all signed and sealed during his time. We owe a great debt of gratitude to him and hope very much that he will be present at the opening. “Bowland High School is a true community school,


FAMILY teamwork has proved the perfect recipe for scooping a coveted award from the North West Tourist Board.


hotel winners


with a very special atmosphere. We see this new building as a sign of great things to come.”


Rotaract is seeking


members


NEW members are sought by the Ribble Valley Rotaract Club — which e x is ts to develop professional l e a d e r s h ip s k i l l s among young people. Rotaract meets every


month and hosts a huge


variety of social and fund­ raising events.


, and finished,at the Swan, J Wft'h 'T.wd"- Neck's, in; Pendleton, r > ^


a car treasure hunt, which attracted 35 participants


international safari sup­ per, which kicked off with an Italian starter, followed ( by a French main course


The group also held an


and a Romanian sweet! Last night, an inaugural


dinner was .due to be held for incoming Rotaract


president Alan Taylor, at th e -R e d Pump In n , Bashall Eaves. Future events include a


bership of Rotaract are available from Stephen Lord on 01200 27054.


The group recently held '


Fun way to mark 125th


anniversary


FUN will be the order of the day at a special celebration to mark a C lith e ro e church’s 125th anniversary on Saturday.


Roefield Fun Day is being held by St Paul’s


Church, Low Moor, as part of its anniversary celebrations.


games, a bouncy castle and a police motorcycle on displayrare' among the many activities'being held


Pony rides, majorettes,


of food to whet visitors’ appetites, including a bar­ becue and cakes.


at the Roefield site. There will also be plenty


between 2 and 4 p.m. and funds ra ised will go tow a rd s a new pa th between the church and parish hall. A bir thday service,


The event will run


cheese and wine evening, in Blackpool, followed by a trip on the Big One! Further details of mem­


Langho, run by Frank and Lilian Hargreaves, their three grown-up children and two other family mem­ bers, has won the silver certificate as runners-up in the board’s "Place to Stay Awards”. The couple say that,


Mytton Fold Hotel,


Enjoying full bloom of summer


when they welcomed their first customers back in November, 1982, to what was then a modest restau­ rant with four bedrooms,


they little thought that in the next decade they would be invited to the most prestigious event in the North West Tourist Board’s calendar — as one of th e main aw a rd winners. Since the early days,


THE beauty of the Ribble Valley countryside in the full bloom of summer was greatly appreciated by members of the Clitheroe Naturalists' Society dur­ ing their recent walk at Slaidburn. Beginning at the vil


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Mytton Fold Hotel has grown into a huge dining


secret of their success is down to hardwork and family commitment, with a family welcome always available for the guests. Their children — David,


course. The couple say the


and hotel complex, com­ plete with a challenging 18-hole, par-7 2 g olf


lag e’s war memorial, which is reputed to be the site of an ancient whipping post, the walk followed a ro u te along Bentham Road, across Croasdale Beck and up to the high meadows, which afforded spectacular views of the surrounding hills and fells. Along the way, the


. including .orchids, - vetch and foxgloves. , !i, . Among the different


Carole and Barbara — have all joined their par­ ents in the enterprise, together with Mrs Har- greave’s sister, Pat, and C a ro l in e ’s h u sb an d , Patrick. Tribute to the family


starting at 10-30 a.m., will take place at the church on Sunday and the Bishop of Lancaster, the Rt Rev. Jack Nicholls, will attend. Birthday cake will be se rv ed following the


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team came at the awards ceremony, held in the Atlantic Suite at Manches­ ter Airport. Mr Anthony Goldstone, the tourist board chairman, said: “Many congratulations to Mytton Fold Hotel. The wealth of the tourism industry in the region is unsurpassed, but the key to being nominated for and winning these prestigious awards is quality — from quality of customer service through to quality of food.”


Goods stolen


PROPERTY was stolen from a parked vehicle on


door of a Peugeot and stole a radio cassette player, a gent’s dark green three-quarter length coat and a pair of Oaldey sun­ glasses. The goods have been valued at £190. .


Brook Street, Clitheroe. Thieves forced open the


for between 2 and 4 p.m. and 5-30 and 7-30 p.m. in the large hall of the Parish Church School, Church Street.


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Way blocked


LOCAL ramblers, who may intend walking the Bronte Way during the summer, could find they have to follow an alterna­ tive route. Due to re c e n t dry weather, part of the route


between Wycoller and Haworth has been closed due to risk of fire. . The alternative route


follows the nearby road. If the risk of fire decreases significantly, then the path will be reopened.


Moped stolen


A RED Honda Melody moped! valued at £100 and


with the registration num­ ber WFV 895Y, was sto­ len from Quarry Farm Court,, Chatbum, between 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday.


Handbag taken


A HANDBAG, containing cash and bank cards, was stolen from a Ford Escort Bravo parked at a Whalley garden centre between 4-45 and 5-30 p.m. on Sunday.


There were three pageboys in attendance when bride Miss Esther Anna Parsons walked down the aisle of Holy Trinity Parish Church in Skipton. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs Irene Par­


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sons, of Tosside. Her bridegroom, Mr Richard Andrew Peel, is the


only son of Mr and Mrs Robert and Yvonne Peel, of Utley, Keighley.


group’s members noted G8 varieties of wild flowers growing in the hedgerows,


species of birds noted was a curlew tending her fledg- l i n g s


ter led the party of walk­ ers and the group’s next outing will oe on July 15th, when they will travel


t Given away by her brother, Mr Reuban Parsons, . „ ,


The chief bridesmaid was-the bridegroom s sis­ ter/ Miss .Tracy Peel, who wore a dress of antique 1 gold silk trimmed with ivory rosettes.


with a short ivory veil and carried a bouquet of hand- tied seasonal flowers.


he bride wore a gown of ivory and antique gold silk ,


son and Amy Escott, who wore ivory silk dresses trimeed with antique silk sashes and bows. The pageboys were Masters Shaun and Matthew Minshull and Master Luke Thompson. The best man was Mr Steve Pearson and the


The younger bridesmaids were Misses Zoe Thomp­ ’


groomsman was Mr Neil Jagger. The ceremony was performed by Canon Robin­ son and was followed by a reception at the Black


Horse Hotel, Skipton. The couple are to live in Stoke-on-Trent. Photo: Howarth Photography


Garage entered


THIEVES broke into a garage and stole a Philips radio cassette-player, valued at £250, from the


Happy snaps for camera club


A WARM and bright evening proved an excel­ lent photographic oppor­ tunity for members of Ribblesdale Camera Club when they visited the canal Bank at Newton. Many good photographs


were taken of the canal scene, as well as a large


variety of wild flowers and hay making in the rolling fields beyond. Members are reminded


that there is no meeting for the next three weeks.


House theft


June 27th, a colour televi­ sion, a video recorder, an electric toaster, a hi-fi sys tem and a quantity of spir­ its, with a total value of £510, were stolen when the rear door of the house was forced open.


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