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And our team goes along to watch the operation


Photo: John Barry


to in East Lancashire on Tuesday during dawn raids to crack down on burglars. >


CLITHEROE police officers swooped on dozens of houses '-


\-p around 6 0 officers, was recovered during the Hsr from the Colne divi- raids in the Colne division. sion and Blackburn , CID officers were joined


.They were among- £4,000 worth of property um---------.......... on bo,


The “ Advertiser and- were packed and 16 people .t. n. .Timnn” ininaH r ’liti.nvnn ; had been arrested for vari-ari.


lel'part in'a one of the many ; b u r g l a r y ^ r a id s which took place


iTimes” joined-Clitheroe ■ yn/officers in Colne-to take


nil Sixteen people were Jntarres ted and around


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tle across the county a t.6-30 DI Clive Tattum, who X e d m S S & t e C0M-r«i1^ - t t d-hthe r idSl the force to take, but we


ous matters, offences..,-,.


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..chief ConnKhle dew. sa id - ’TMs mav be' con-


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-— player,- valued at £150, was stolen from a blue


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“ Mazda '323' parked in King 2 Street, Whalley, between 10 p.m. on Wednesday and .8-30 a.m, on Thursday.


;Obviously,' we will be ■making more raids of this ,type of in the. future.” - He explained th a t ,


police are doing to beat the burglar."


.although no raids had taken place in Clitheroe, there'were arrests made in'connection with offences that had taken place in the


people were arrested and £49,000 worth; of stolen propery recovered. Also recovered was a quantity of drugs, CS gas and stun guns.


Around the county, 230 POLICE arrest a man during Operation Castle II


Exciting plan for castle keep hinges on lottery bid


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CLITHEROE’S , Norman castle keep and its grounds could be in line for national lottery funding, following a decision in Ribble Valley C o u n c i l C h am b e r on Monday. Members of the authority’s


towards a bid for lottery funding. The bid is still in its embryo stage,


have been contacted to enlist their sup­ port to ensure that the site is deve­ loped for the benefit of the community and in keeping with its heritage." In addition to the castle scheme,.


“A number of local organisations


Policy and Resources Committee gave their support for a council working group to carry out work


CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE


but if the money, materialises it will allow the council to embark on a major project otherwise beyond its reach. The group will now work towards


three other projects were put to the committee: Edisford’s centre for sport­ ing excellence; enhancement of sport­ ing facilities in Longridge; and possible redevelopment schemes for Primrose Lodge, Clitheroe. These will be the subject "of further


research by a small group of councillors and officers, but the committee agreed that the castle and its surrounding grounds should take priority. After the meeting, Pat Ward, the


submitting a formal application for lot­ tery funds to develop the town’s his­ tone memorial site, but the type of scheme has still to be decided. After the meeting, council Press


officer Pam Dearden said: "The council is eager to gain community support and involvement and is encouraging com­ ment and ideas from the community in order to be successful and bring lottery money into the Ribble Valley.


Seasonal party


IT is party time at the Help the Aged shop, on Moor Lane, Clitheroe, where there will be a spe­ cial C h r is tm a s open evening.


6-30 p.m. until late, there will he face-painting, a tombola, a treasure island and an appearance by Father Christmas. There will also be displays of b o o k s , b r i c - a -b r a c , w om en ’s an d m e n ’s


On December 9th,'from


c lo th e s , a n d to y s . Everyone is welcome.


said: 'T think it went very feel it fa importa^ to let -■


well." We got most of the th blic what the people we went for .


an d


including d ru g


Ribble Valley. The county wide raidB


-division who arrested r aressea in plain ciocnes, stable Pauline Clare.'She


county raid; since started in the job.


f i r s t


took two months to organ-. ise and were the initiative ' of Lancashire Chief Con-


vru more tnan oil people. for a 6 a.m. briefingprior decided to. invite newspa- ■ III* during Operation'Gas-: to the raids. Within 90 pers, radio and television w tle.IL'-.,


. minutes the Colne cells from around the county for the


co-ordinated . she


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, p+ *Jl>« sjv* ' I R e p a i r s t o c o u n c i l e x t r a £ 8 0 , 0 0 0


INCREASES, in the cost, of carrying tout wnflira tn Vinmilirh council housing COUlu le<3


However, Ribble. Valley r.; repairs,


will allow the council :to carry out all the repairs. • a


opment Mr David Morris told housing committee members that the budget for day-to-day repairs is expected to increase from an estimated £310,000 to £390,000 by next April.’


number of house re-lets, which means a , bigger redecoration and rewiring bill, is the main’ cause for the overall increase.


A 25% .increase in the


savings must be made, Mr Morns said: “It is a fait


In explaining that the


accompli. We are obliged to carry out the repairs.’,’ ,


outlined several cost-sav­ ing areas, .including. the sheltered accommodation b u d g e t ,: where. £6,500 could be; saved by.lnot replacing Veiling tiles and carrying, out re-upholstery work at .'several:buildings in the district.


A’ report-to members .-


would be carried" out 'at.a later stage.


Mr Morris said the work '


cliffe (Clitheroe) said she was “a little bit sad”, about this particular, cost-saving a r e a . . She commented:. “People who have not got time on their side, have to wait a b i t , lo n g e r for


Coun. Margaret Sut­ D ire c to r , of ..Devel­


councillors have now.votea a ’ -Even! with^these ’sav- in favour,of savings which . -..........


;le?t with a shortfall of . almost' £40,000, iso' it ;'was agreed that the remainder be funded ou t .of the account balances.


mgs, the.council.would: be ” ......L-


denounced this action, Mr Morris said: “We could raise rent, but we, as pru­ dent officers,.decided to take it out of the balance.”


After Coun. Bert Jones


New company for education link:


A NEW company has been, formed to oversee Educa­


tion Business Partnerships in the Ribble Valley and other parts of the area: ■'1


Education. Business Part­ nerships Central Servicing Unit Ltd will bupportt a ranged of. in i t i a t iv e s between. education .and industry- including'Com­ p a c t , T r id e n t Work Experience and Teachei; Placement.- >v;., _. ■ ''• -


The E a s t Lancashire


been awarded a contract from the East Lancashire Training and Enterprise CounciLto encourage,and


The new . company-has


support Investors', in -Peo­ ple commitments:, from education establishments t h r o u g h o u t .E a s t Lancashire. : , v


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council’s lotteries co-ordinator,said: “This is a great opportunity to bring funding into the Kibble Valley for a major project that will benefit not only tourism but the community of Ribble Valley as a whole. ‘We recognised that the castle is one


of the finest monuments in the area, widely regarded as the best preserved Norman keep in the north of England. But we must ensure that this area is developed in a sensitive way that enhances its traditions and is .in keep-- ing with the historic memorial site.”


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F o r prompt a n d personal attention . ^ 38 KING STREET, CLITHEROE. TEL: 01200 444122


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B a g o t H e y e s S O L I C I T O R S


IN G H AM & Y O R K E (Chartered Surveyors,Land Agents,>Vdluers and; Auctioneeri)


Littlemoor, Clitheroi Telephone: 01200 23655


JO H N S . M E A D O W S Insurance Broker.


. . 18 Well Terrace, Clitheroe — Tel: 01200 27272 —


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3 . D U G D t fL E & SO N LTD ( A N I M A L F E E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S )


Bellman Mill, Salthill Industrial Estate, Clitheroe Telephone: 01200 27211 ,


28 CASTLE STREET. CLITHEROE Telephone • 01200 27228


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Q . D . P O R T E R ( P L U M B I N G a n d H E A T I N G E N G I N E E R ) ^


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BAWDLANDS GARAGE 1 ^Telephone: 01200 22173


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WADDINGT0N FELL QUARRIES Waddington, Nr Clitheroe Telephone: 01200 446334


Suppliers of sand and natural building stone


(Electrical.Contract'for N.I.C.E1C. Approved);- ^ 3 LINDEN DRIVE, CLITHEROE^ -


,S . T r CHAM LEY } / ' Telephone: 01200 27198 ____ \Jt; - 8 m V ^ 'V t */ / r--, * » I r * ■


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' Tuesday December 12th H Whalley Road, Littlemoor Road,


; Turner Street, Brownlow Street C U T H E R O E Wednesday December.13th


• Pendle Road, Park Avenue;- Langshaw Dnve, Claremont ■ Drive areas


C L IT H E R O E


Thursday December 14th • York Street, St! Mary’s Street,,


;■ Shawbrldge Street, Grafton-, J i ’ Street areas


C L IT H E R O E


Tuesday December19th .(■ iWdddington Road,“ lm|lco_w


r • Road; Moorland Crescent ■ ^


-areas • ; | TO^GREEHLAND • -Tuesday December 5th C L ITH E R O E ffauksu soucrroRS . •


Henthorn Road, Kenilworth : ; Drive, Fairfield Drive, . Lancaster Dnve areas


VILLAGES Thursday-


December 7th C H A T B U R N - Tuesday ,


: December 12th B IL L IN G TO N ■


* Thursday ’ December 14th X SANTAWAY F mATHER


is managing yet again.to pay his annual visit to


CHRISTMAS C L IT H E R O E


. of the collection which is used by RoundV Table for Charity and community service;!


helping Clitheroe Round Table in their . ' Christmas collection. This is the 20th year


^ - conjunction with Round Table, the Rotary.: Clubs and Rotract.


- listed, but this will- depend on the .weather, . and his sleigh keeping going without ,


; : Santa will try to visit everywhere that is « ' 1 ~


J A H a p p y C h r i s tm a s a n d i . P r o s p e r o u s N e w Y e a r . - ' ^


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e v e n in g a t 6.30 u n t i l 9 3 0 p :m : :U V 'S


The costofthisahhbuhcement ihas been kindly sponsored by


f t breakdown.


-( Clitheroe Round Table would like to take-; ■ this opportunity to(thank the public.for their;, I continued support and to wish all" "


distnbution by the Mayor’s Welfare Fund in,


including the Ribble Valley Toy Appeal. A large part of the collection is also used to ! - help fund the Chnstmas parcels


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s %;Wade House, ' l Church Browj Cllthcroe^j,^ 's ' A j.Telephone: 01200 2238iI


BRIAN PRICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR


DAY or NIGHT - Tel: 01200 441297 • ; — Your exact requests catered fo r


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SIDDOWS FARM, CLITHEROE Tel: 01200 23550


. Farm Fresh Turkeys, Chicken, -Ducks & Geese


Chartered Surveyors •• Estate Agents, 1/3 Castlegate, CLITHEROE i Tel: (01200) 26041


% F ' - A K A L L E N ; |1-5:WESLEYAN ROW, CLITHEROEi


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CONTRACTORS PLANT HIRE' '


Littlemoor. Mill, Whalley. Road, Clitheroe' Tel: 01200 23061


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