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N a tu r a lis ts h e ad fo r


reserve


THE wildfowl reserve at Martin Mere was the des­ Ntination for 24 Qlitheroe


Bike boy sought:


POLICE want to question a boy seen riding a cycle in Clitheroe shortly after it was stolen from outside a house in the town.'.


mountain bike,- valued at £100, was stolen from Kemple View at 3-45 p.m. on Sunday.


The black and orange


■the cycle away from the house in Kemple View. Anyone with informa­


spokesman said tne boy was approximately 16 years old, 5ft. 4in. tall, of slim build and with short, spiky, sandy-brown hair. He was wearing a green polo neck top and blue Jeans, and was seen riding


A C l i th e ro e police


tion about the theft should contact Clitheroe police on 01282863161.


, Car damaged


VANDALS caused £150 worth of damage when they kicked the wing of a Ford Escort car on the car park at Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council offices.


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow, Heyes Chemists, of Moor Lane, Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m.


Castle Street: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday until 6-30 p.m.


Boots the Chemists,


ing exotic species of wild­ fowl, the group was able to study and observe at


aturalists. Besides see­


close quarters commoner species such as tufted ducks, pochard and teal. The sunshine gave an


’advantage. Other birds observed


added bonus in that deli­ cate colours of plummage were seen to their best


included a flock of long­ tailed tits-and a heron, which ■ stood motionless like a sentinel for several minutes within a distance of barely 20 yards. The show was stolen by a great number of whooper swans, which arrived from Ice­ land and Siberia for the winter. As the sun began to sink


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■and flew off in a huge cloud to roost in nearby


fields.


The sun cast a shaft of orange light on the water


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as wildfowl rushed in com­ petition for the grain. A good day was enjoyed


by all and organiser Janet Eaton was thanked:


in the later afternoon, these and numerous flocks of birds entertained with ritualistic groupings and graceful head movements as they awaited feeding times. A large flock of lapwings detached itself


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Ro s senda le . Lancs. 0 1 7 0 6 2 1 6 2 1 3 SOCIETY DOES ST ANDREW PROUD)


TO the skirl of pipes and the swirl of kilts, members of R ib b le Valley St Andrew’s Society cele­ b ra te d th e i r national- saint’s day in style. The society was formed


last year and this was the first time members have staged a large formal gath­ ering to celebrate St


Retired farmer at


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RETIRED fanner Mr J o h n G r a n d a g e Ripley, who had long links with the Whi- tewell area, has died aged 83.


Waddington and farmed at Middle Lees Farm, Whi- tewell, in partnership with his late uncle, Tom Porter.


Mr Ripley was bom at C h e s s h o p e s h i g h


HOPES were high among members of Clitheroe “A” chess team - when they met


Blackburn “B”. The first game to finish


was on board three, where Brian Carr was unable to generate an advantage and a draw was agreed. R o g e r M e n d o n c a


reached an even position draw wiis ugrced. = i m c u u u a a It’s fair time


. and villages a t th e ir C h r i s tm a s F a i r on


Saturday. , . - .


event for our little church, so we are hoping lots of people will take a ride out to the village and give us their support,” said church deacon Mrs Edith Riley.


“It’s going to be a big


and snacks as well as a variety of stalls, run by the Sunday school, a r t class, ladies’ guild, and the men of the church. Profits are for church funds. The fair s ta r ts at ip


There will be coffee, tea


MEMBERS of the little Congregational church at Khowle Green are hoping for a bumper attendance from surrounding towns


two, Eric Mansfield made a mistake which cost a rook, for a bishop, but eventually he was able to close the game down and a draw was agreed. S te p h e n Robinson enjoyed a strong position on board four, but was unable to create: a decisive advantage and a fourth


Meanwhile, on board iou


on.board;-fiYe,and:;a: d r a w . 0 n board?one, John was agreed in that game, Smith suffered, a strong too.


- attack, developed through


careful play by his oppo­ nent and defeat seemed imminent. When he made a mis­


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with the Porters of Mear- ley Hall, near Worston. Mr Ripley’s late father,


Robert, emigrated to Can­ ada and died in Winnipeg, after spending many years as a cattle drover. He travelled along the great cattle trails of both Can­ ada and the USA.


Rishton after his retire­ ment some 30 years ago, but maintained his links with the village. He was a regular attender at Whi- tewell Parish Church while farming at Middle Lees, and attended ser­ vices and social occasions after moving away. He was a lso a r e g u la r attender at whist and domino drives in Bolton- by-Bowland and Slaidbum over the years.


Mr Ripley moved to


■ His'two sons, Peter and Dennis, decided not to continue the farming tra­ dition and entered the engeering and building trades respectively. Mr Ripley’s wife, Vera, died 11 years, ago.


take and lost a knight, defeat seemed-a certainty, but he kept on making threats and eventually sacrificed his rook for two pawns and some attacking


.chances.


against his opponent’s | lag ?3’, 3ald Mr Uenms queen, rook and bishop, and the only hope was to keep giving check. ■ First a pawn fell and


He then held a queen , -■


then his opponent lost his queen, followed shortly by nis rook and the game. ' “Afterward, Clitheroe players remarked on the fact that a game isn’t over until it is won! Clitheroe came away 3-2


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they failed to collect a point. -


I'domino drives in the vil- .. aaid Mr Dennis


his links with -Whitewell and surrounding villages right up to his death and liked nothing better than a t te n d in g w h is t and


“My father maintained


Ripley. The funeral service took


place at Rishton Parish Church yesterday, fol­ lowed by cremation at Accrington.


Andrew’s Day. Member- Scottish Dance Band, ship is open not only to, • Scottish exiles but also to It was a big occasion for those with a keen interest husband and wife Gerald in all things Scottish.


reels, jigs and sets to the music of the Lyne Valley


people play a major part in Andrew.The traditional our activities,” said organ- Historic Monolgue was


iser Mr Dennis Heskett.


and guests attended the for the evening. “Instead dinner, at Stirk House, of having presidents, we


More than 80 members were invited to be hosts Day — November 30th __,,........................... tr


and Alex Walmsley, who


Gisbum, and then danced prefer to appoint different ■ hosts for our social occa­ sions so that many more


—opened with the entry olf was proposed by Gerald Derek Cartmel as the Sal­


tire Piper and standard bearer Marlene Harris, carrying the Cross of St


Another first for wine merchants


CLITHEROE wine merchants D. Byrne and Co. have won another first prize, this time for a. window display featuring Bor­ deaux wine. It is the third time designer Andrew Byrne has topped the national competition.


luxury week for two in Bordeaux. On another occasion when he won, Mr Byrne converted the prize into a fort­ night for the whole family caravanning


The first prize, worth £3,500, is a


in the area. In the 11 years the competition has


| only missed taking part once, because of pressure of other business, and he has won something every time he has


been running Mr Byrne, who is 40, has


i lM n v t i o u i i i u v i u i v i v» j »•«..«, entered. Apart from the two other first irizes, he has won a weekend in Lon-


Ion, a microwave cooker,' and a televi­ sion set.


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the region in a setting of models of slot machines which he made himself.


Mr Byrne said: “These displays take quite a time, and getting a theme


which will catch the judges eye is vital.” He developed an interest in the beautiful lettering he uses in the win­ dow displays at the shop when he started working there 25 years ago. He taught himself to execute the elegant


lettering. Mr Byrne may be getting used to


winning a trip to Bordeaux most years, but his brother, Philip, has an open invitation to Spam once a year, paid for by the Spanish government. He is a member of the Viejo Amigos, which is associated with the Cava Institute, and every year he is invited to attend the inauguration of new members


theme, will be. It came to me while 1


’;This' year/’the theme wW&'eaudrt-v jras takmg down this th» imW’s pv p


Byrne displayed a range of wines from next autumn.


was cambline Under Needless to say, he is not disclosing the get!”" Mr secret until he reveals it to the pubhc


year’s window dressing competition already. He said: “I know what the


’ Andrew Byrne has his plans for next


Walmsley, who also recited “The Memory of St Andrew and Scotland


The toast to the Queen __ 4._jposed by <


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Yet”. The MCs for dancing were Dennis Heskett, Dave Bury,. Dave Harri­ son and Munro Donald. Our picture shows mem­


bers and guests at the gathering.


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LOCAL businesses are being 'warned ■ about bogus consultants


W a r n i n g o n b o g u s c o n s u l t a n t s people not to pay money to commer­


selling grant advice. Mrs Pat Ward, the Ribble Valley


a fee.


complaints from several companies that they had been approached by. the so-


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