10 : Cliiheme '/^dvbiiser & Times', WiiffuMSlat] 1995 V B |r O C K H A L L V I L L A G E


l^ C lit t ie rb ’e r


Invitation to hear


speakers


More than Just a market! Hundreds of stalls and car . boots. Attractions Include a pipe band, helicopter and fairground joy rides.


Starts at 10.00am. Follow the signs from the A59 (between Preston and CUtheroe) near Whalley..


■V- • | .r • ‘: T ra d e e n q u i r i e s : 0 1 2 5 4 2 4 5 9 1 3 / 0 3 8 5 7 7 3 2 2 2


LOCAL people who tendi to go weak at the knees at’ the thought of being asked to spealc in public are invited to a demonstration meeting of Clitheroe Speakers’ Club. The event will be held in


the Clitheroe Library Meeting Room on Monday, at 7-30 p.m.- A spokesman for the


Twinning Association (WhaUey/Vihiers)


Whalley Community Invite you to an A OPENFTERNOON


Whalley Village Hall, Accrington Road


a t


Saturday, 2nd September from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.


on


Membership open to all residents of the Ribble Valley


Come and f in d o u t what twinning is about.


organisation said: “Most people are called upon at some time to speak in front of others. We can take the dread out of such an occasion. Members learn in a friendly atmo­ sphere to muster their thoughts and speak ‘off the cuff; to chair a meeting, and take part in debates. “Members receive a


warm welcome and benefit from the experience of


others. With the willing help and encouragement of th e ir fellow members, they overcome their initial fears and gain confidence and fluency."


GARDEN CLUB CLITHEROE


SPRING BULBS


NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE


SALES SHED ffeti Ribble Valley Borough Council


DELIGHTED Clith­ eroe youngster James Laycock is back rac­ ing his remote con­ trol car following its return just days after being stolen from


under his nose. V The 12-year-old had


after the disappearance featured in last week’s “Advertiser and Times,” the car was promptly handed in at Clitheroe Police Station. His mother, Mrs Susan


________


L a y c o ck , o f Queen Street, said: “James is over the moon; we didn’t think we would see it again.” The police confirmed


been racing his remote control all-terrain car, with a friend near Ribb- lesdale Swimming Pool, when it went missing. However, only hours


2Z3S'l WdiUmaW’22S2S '(Advettifkng)?BurTil*n/ izzssiTciassified).


Angela brings a little cheer for orphans


FUN, fun,-fun was the order of the day for dozens of Romanian youngsters — thanks to the efforts of a Clitheroe woman and her


aid camp colleagues. ....................iley


of St Paul’s Close,. Low Moor, travelled to the troubled country with Broughton-based organi­ sation. Romanian Chal­ lenge Camp. Her mission was to teach the youngsters the value of


Angela WalmsTey l (21), fun and play,


.. “The orphanage that many of the children came from was absolutely dis­ gusting.'. I t was shocking, to see how-they live ana are treated , ■ especially children in hospital. Care assistants are given their job because they are con- sidered unfit to look after


using such as face paints animals!” and balloons.


Her four-week s tay were somewhat primitive Conditions at the camp


involved maintenance for the workers, too, work, as well as playing involving, among other with the sick and orphaned things, washing in a lake, children.


Angela raised money for Angela said she would cer- But , de s p i t e t ha t ,


that a person brought the car and its control unit into the station, after reading the story in our paper. James, a St Augus­


James reunited with hiB remote contol car at his Queen Street home.


tine’s RC School pupil, had spent several months building the kit car and uses a lot of his spare time racing his car. Our picture shows


the trip by selling post­ cards, which she took with her. Each bore the name and address of the buyer, and was posted f rom Romania, after it had been inscribed with a personal message from one of the children. S h e c o m m e n t e d :


tainly return to the coun­ try, if the opportunity ever arose. She said: “To see the


“Romania is a much poorer country than I expected. They have absolutely nothing over there and are very grateful for anything you give. The children think the camp is abso­ lutely wonderful. They just love it.


Jubilee celebration walk for the local ramblers


CL9XHEROE FOOTBALL CLUB


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING a t th e Club on


Frid ay, S e p tem b e r 1 s t at 8-00 p.m.


Everyone Welcome


T NOW OPEN Come and join us on


uesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 9.00am until 4.00pm


CLITHEROE MARKET Enquiries: John Pickstock 01200 443012


for an enjoyable shopping experience Additional FREE parking now available


WORK undertaken to replace, rep a ir and improve footpaths in the Ribble Valley area was seen by ramblers during the Clitheroe group’s jubilee cele­ b r a t i o n w a l k on


walkers took the bus to t Bashall Eaves and walked


Farm to Aigden. There they were able to descend and cross Agden Clough by a series of steps con­ structed earlier this year by a group of volunteers on a working holiday. The step s continued up to Buckthorn, a route pre­


hrough Mason Green


viously almost impossible to negotiate. The Hodder was reached in Paper Mill Wood, then over the fields and into Limes Wood to look at the old Roman Bridge.


Saturday. Led by Pat Parrott, 31


the bridge had been closed for many years, but is scheduled for replace­ ment. Unfortunately, because it has become a bat roost, work cannot commence when the bats are hibernating or breed­ ing, leaving only a short p e r io d known as the Autumn window when repairs can be carried out. Norman Thorpe showed


Due to partial collapse,


the group a sketch of the proposed replacement,


which is expected to be done by 1996. An alterna­ tive route had to be taken via the Limes Wood and Micklehurst Countryside Stewardship Scheme sites,


Middle Lees, .then the group walked the newly-


to Lees House. Lunch was taken near


d iv e r te d foot pa th to Stakes Farm, where the recently-replaced stepping stones enabled the Hodder to be crossed without diffi­ culty. Some new stone walling was observed near Leagram Mill before visit­ ing another CSS site at Lower Greystoneley. The farm track to Dinkling Green afforded superb views of the Bowland


F e l ls , and Burholme Bridge was soon reached. A further walk up-river,


via Lower Thomeyholme, brought the walkers to the


.footpath network of the area and will make several circular walks possible. The walk finished in Dun- sopBridge. The next walk will be on


start of a new permissive fo o tp a th , which goeB th rough Kn owlme r e Estate. The path provides- a valuable addition to the


Tue sday, me e t i ng at Chester Avenue Car Park, Clitheroe, at 10 a.m. for the Forest of Bowland. The next evening walk will be on Wednesday, starting from Whalley at 6-30 p.m.


smile of joy on a child’s face, when you give it a balloon, for example,- makes it all worth while. I would like to thank all those who sponsored the trip and I know the chil­ dren thank them, too.”


TOOLS and a pony saddle valued at £145 were stolen


Tools taken


from a garden shed at Summerfleld, Holden, on Friday night.


Volunteers needed to help blind


THE Clitheroe and Ribble Valley branch of th e Blackburn and Darwen Society for the Blind needs new volunteers to help run its group.


Henthorn Road Commu­ nity Centre, at 2 p.m. onwards, on the third Thursday of every month. Anyone interested can contact Joyce Ferguson on 01254 54143.


Meetings take place at


is being held at Ciitheroe Library on September


A sight awareness day


12th and this should be a good opportunity to meet some of the people who run the society and to see what it has to offer.


30 a.m. and 3-30 p.m. and admission is free.


The event lasts from 10- _______


READER HOLIDAYS 1995 SEPTEMBER


9 • Buckingham Palace Break, 2 days.................. .. .(ram only £69.50 Canada and Hie Rockies, 12 days........................... from £945 Classical Italy, 8 days.................................. .from only £169 Canada and Ihe Rockies, 12 days


............ .... .from £945


Normandy, 4 days..................................... from only £124 loch Lomond, 3 days.............................. . .from only £79 OCTOBER


loch Lomond, 2 days.;..........................................£39 UoreldeMar, 10 days.................... .............from just £199 Canada and The Rockies, 12 days....................... ...from £945 Kiilamey and Hie Ring of Keny, 6 days B 3 Q S H . . .from only £199 Golden fleece Cruise, 8 days........................... irom just £749 Paris, 4 days.......................................... .from only £124 Both and Cloik'j Village, 3 days...........................from just £89 1995 London Motor Show, 2 days....................... .only £69.95 Eurotunnel Weekend, 2 days


29 • Celine Dion - Manchester NOVEM BER


,-1 - Autumn Break, Paignton, 5 days. . . .E2EES1..... irom only £98 10-loch Lomond, 2 d a y s ............ .................. .......... .£35 10-Scarborough, 2 d a y s ........................................-£29 15-Scodand Scenic Roifwys, 5 d a y s............................... £149 17 • Turkey, Tinsel, Mistletoe and Mountains, 5 days ........ . . . . . . . ; ...... .......................... . 19-Wall Disney World on Ice-Aladdin


25 • Rouen, French Shopping and Sightseeing, 2 days


25'Edinburgh and lha Borders, 2 d a y s ................ ........... £35 28 • Calais Shopper, 2 days


BER


WALT DISNEY'S WORLD ON ICE presents


ALADDIN Sunday 19th


November 1995 only £19


..................... from only £59.95 |


Join us for a fabulous daybreak to Sheffield and be spellbound by Disney's tale of love and adventure.


A breathtaking magic carpet ride to a dazzling romantic adventure- brought to life with the soaring grace and matchless artistry or


from only £119 ..... only £19


....... .only £49 ........................irom just £49


New York City Break, various dates, 5 days.............. ..irom £399 , DECEM


2 -Clothes Show Ih e l..: . . . . . .................. .........only £27 3 'York Shopper...:...'................................ .....only £10 16 • 1995 Olppta Show Jumping, 2 d a y s . o n l y


£79.95


24 • A ScdSsh Christmas in Montrose,'4 days. . . . . ; . . . . . . irom only £199 New YodtCBy Break, various dales, 5 days...... ........ Jroin£449


It's a whole new world . . . .ton ice. Whats included:


• Includes visit to the Meadowhall Centre.


• Return luxury coach travel.


• 2nd tier tickets for Aladdin onsice at Sheffield Arena.


Organised for reader* by Shearing* ’ Group.TraveT________^


extraordinary production which’w ill: captivate all who see itl


virtuoso skating. A fabulous tale.to astonish young and old with the power orlove, and an


PONTINS 8 days


from £69 9th September


this fabulous self-catering family holiday with a choice of


facilities, evening entertainment, etc.


Southport or Prestatyn and 4 or 6 person accommodation full use of Pontins superb


Just £69 per adult 2 CHILDREN FREE


OR


£85 per adult 4 CHILDREN FREE


I Call today for your free brochure I


2 D A Y CENTRED BR EA K Autumn Break


SCARBOROUGH ' 3 course dinner


1 nights accommodation Full English breakfast ; All rooms have private .. .Evening entertainment facilities, toa/coffee making . No room supplement , ; amenities and colour TV . A Coast and Country Hotel |


i ORGANISED SOLELY BY


(Norbreclc Hotel) Departing 1 Oth November i r From £29


This is our third year offering


LOM O N D LOCH


October 6th 2 days


(No Single Room Supplements)


Once again we are delighted to offer this superb two day. break staying on the shore of loch Lomond In Baronial-v splendour at the Tarbet Hotel.


Price includes: transport throughout, local pick-up points, dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast, shopping visit to Glasgow,


guided tour of Mackinnon Mills, cruise on Loch Lomond, evening entertainment- superb value - all Inclusive for fust £391 .


Organised for readers by Shearings ABTA 80448


London Motor Show Saturday, 21st October


1995 2 days from only £69.95


I The annual London Motor Show, held at the Earls S Court Exhibition Centre, London, Is one of the most I prestigious.end largest consumer motoring shows In the UK attracting over half a million visitors a year.- A wide range of exhibitors and a host of features and attractions ensure the exhibition Is a showcase for every conceivable product and service relating to the motorist. The -1895’ show will be the biggest ever staged covering an , area totalling. 60,000 square metres of exhibition space. The only problem you are likely to encounter-at the | 8howl8 of where to go first!


r


i Included In the holiday price: ^transport by private coach, half board accommodation for one night with


| cooked breakfast and; evening meal. - Entrance to j 1995 Motor Show and London Transport Museum. Plus lots m o r e . ,


FOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE, RING PAULA KENEALY ON Ol 282 426161 \y . S? '


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38