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Field day is the best ever


R1BCHESTER’s annual field day was the biggest and best in the .»(> year history ol the event. .■ Delighted organisers


thanked the dozens of. o lu n te e r s for th e i r


unstinting hard work and kindness which, they said, along with the glorious weathei, made the two- day event such a success. Among the contestants


was one triumphant young man, Matthew Thompson


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(10), who won the Chal­ lenge Cup for best fancy dress for the third time.


. Fanev dress (up to se\en Cears): Hailey ami llelhany dowell (mummy’s little sol­ Tiers). Helen James (Hinnies). Ditto,lmmas Wallbank (pea-pod).


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MUCH ESTER schoolgirl Surah Lay- zcll is firmly in the picture after win­ ning first prize in a poster competition.


ing sunglasses) literally shone in a com­ petition aimed at highlighting the dan­


Nine-year-old Sarah (pictured wear­


gers of sunbathing. Her winning entry earned her a


camera, a T-shirt and a set of fabiic crayons.


organised by health trust Communi-


Wilfrid’s CE Primary School were invited to en te r the competition,


Sarah and her fellow pupils from St ’ ? •-- • v A T R I O O F S U N N Y S T A R S


care, following a talk by a school nurse on sun healthcare. The youngsters were advised to wear sunglasses and sunblock cream ill very lint weather. Sarah beat stiff competition from fel­


low pupils, as well as schoolchildren from B la c k b u rn , D a rw en and Oswaldlwistle. Her T-shirt has a built-in sun-sensi­ tive badge, which changes colour when


it is time to get out of the sun. Also pictured are.St Wilfrid’s pupils


Selina Rathwell and Christopher Hodgkiilson, who received runners-up prizes'of T-shirts and fabric crayons,


T h e T im e s o f h i s l i f e !


THE Ribble Valley made its way into the travel


pages of The Times as author Robin Neillands continued his account of a walk through England. Having covered 300


miles from the south coast, he arrived at Langho and


th e N o r th co te Manor Hotel.


might seem to clash with the basics of walking but, as a place to wash the socks, revel m luxury and clout the wine list, the N o r th co te Manor can h a rd ly be b e t t e r e d ,” stated the author. He followed the Ribble


pull in the crowds.” The Hodder Valley


Way, slopping in Chtheroe and mentioning Byrne’s


describes as “one of the most beautiful places found on my travels,” and from there, he spent n ig h t a t th e H a rk to Bounty Inn, Slaidbui-n, referring to staff “kind to the wandering walker” and locals “friendly and full of good advice about crossing the moors to Moreeambe.


Thompson (Professor. Digwell), Kmilv Ford and Louise Arm-, strong (headless chickens), Roger and Hannah Walmsley. ami Dawn and Kelvin Thompson (tile Romans). Ditto, over ll» years: Mrs Margaret ilaguley


eight to Hi:. Matthew


(Victorian lady); best group; St George and the Dragon, safari, Alice m Wonderland. . toRest decorated vehicle; Rib-


atthew Thompson.


S ts, playgroup leader Wendy Brooktott. Winner of the Dutton M Cup challenge cup.


WEATHER conditions were ideal on Sunday when a group of M ram­ blers, led by Robert Mor­ peth, set off from Stain- iorth for a challenging walk, with Fountains Fell as the distant objective. Sun cream - and floppy


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• Handicrafts competition (home made wine); Mis Howarth, M. Armstrong. ’ !•' 1 ower' a rrangement: M rs


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Lumper;- S. Wilkinson. Tot plant: Mrs-Sharped, Mrs A Proctor. Children’s knitted car digan/sweater:- M. Armstrong, Mrs Lofthouse. Rest dressed doll: Mrs Ragule.v. T. Molloy. Homemade tov: M. Dimelow, I. Mollov- Madeira cake: H. Smith, Rosalvn Lough Scott. Tastiest biscuit: Val Ludbrook, Mrs Moonev. Homemade jam/mar malade: .Mrs N. Roberts, Mis N. Roberts. ’ Twelve to 15 years. Collage


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— sugar and spice: (Jemma Brnithwnile, Louise Armstrong. Helen Nash. Homemade sweets; ' Helen Nash. Design a slimmer


Armstrong, Daniel Thompson, Tom Jones. Finger puppet:


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T-shirt:-M. Thompson, (Jemma Rrailhwnite. ■ mRight to 11 years. Party


opher llodginson, Liam Searson. • ■ •


Bryony Frost, IL Maynard, Samantha Raker’ Vegetable print picture: Reeky Hodgmson, Kate Chandler, Ceri Davies. Photograph, colour/black and while “Field Day": M. and F. F i n e h , J . Wright, M r s MeClennan. < 1


rait of my pet/self portrait; ■ \ ,-i


Aask: Kate Henwood. Su l rmstrong, Sarah Layzell. Col­


t Matthew Thompson, Chris­ TOASTTNG 3 0 0 YEARS’ WORSHIP ; ■


age — pasta and pulses: Susan —


leI'our (o seven years. Pasta Rwellerv: Stephanie Raker. Tachel Ruddock and Rethan t homas, Kate Chandler. Por­


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THE sun shone on a Hodder Valley church when ■ it celebrated 300 years or worship. Newton-in-Bowlaml United Reformed Church hosted a commemorative, service and a display of memorabilia to mai k the event. A steady stream of visitors enjoyed celebratory


events, as well as the glorious sunshine that di enchcd


the Hodder Valley. The service was conducted by church minister the


Rev. Geoff Rodgers and the Rev. Keith Forecast, URC moderator for the North-West region.


Prayers were said bv Fr John Challenor. of St . _ I d e a l c o n d i t io n s


which, at 2,003 ieet, just (nullifies as a mountain.


The magnificent views over the valley to the east­ ern profile of Pen-y-ghent were slightly restricted by the heat haze, which also preserved the walkers from the worst of the sun’s


hats were the order of the day as the party headed north-east towards Great Catrigg pasture, and then by p r io r a r ran g em en t th ro u g h Rough Close Farm, due north, to join the Pennine Way at Sil- vcrdnlc Road. A s tc c p i t r a v e r s e


ascended to the top of Fountains Fell. Disused colliery workings were passed near the summit


hardly needs witches to Car damaged


C H I L D R E N , w h o smashed the side panels of a garage ill Barrow also damaged a car inside.. T h e t o t a l d am a g e


the edge of Fountains Fell Tarn and the unrelenting summer sun continued as the walkers curved south, with Malliam Tarn coming into view. Concorde flew majestically overhead as the party continued west over- Knowlc Fell and on to Catrigg Force for a tea b r e a k m the welcome s h a d e . T h e g r o u p enviously watched swim­ mers at the bottom of the lu l ls , be fore walking downhill and over the stepping stones back into Slainfurth. Forthcoming events on


rays. ■ ■ Late lunch was taken oil


d - '1' * k , :SW T~t> Aa*.


caused in the incident, which occurred at the rear of Chtheroe Road on Fri­ day, amounted to £328. A police spokesman said


the matter was being set­ tled bv the aggrieved and the children’s parents.


Hubert's RC Church Durum,. m .......t. niirmnn Bridee.. and icadi. S ' Z s C ; y . r t l f w ^ o n W k n d ^ . Church.


S‘Afterwards,.'refteshments weie served and a cele­ bratory cake cut at Newton V' ^ e Hall.


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MlM.E Uo“ lgefs'™0pieture'd (left) with the Newton church-goers. ,,,.:. ..


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the Ramblera’- programme are the annual long dis­ tance walk on Saturday, a Wednesday evening walk led by Dave Walters, from Whitcwell, on the 2(ith, and a walk in limestone co u n try , lod by Mona Baldwin' (tel. 012(10 2-1172) on July 2nd.


SHEEPDOG trials with a difference took place at a Clitheroe school’s garden party — the dogs 1 oumled,


up ducks as well as sheep.


Visitors to Moorland School’s summer fund-raising event were amazed to see ducks being penned by


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sheepdogs in the unusual demonstration. :•.■ .. * ; The trials were lust one of the events at the garden


party, which raised £1,000 towards school funds. ■ Also entertaining parents and pupils were the Bun­ dle Jazzmen with their own special brand ol music.;! he


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bouncy castle and stocks...


Stephen Holt and.the Mayoress, Mrs Maureen Holt. ! Our picture show’s the pupils helping one of their friends cool down in the stocks.


Attending .the party were Clitheroe Mayor Coun. . . ^


school choir gave a rousing performance and pupil Kate Gooding performed a solo.


i For anyone wanting a taste of summer there weic_ >


plenty of strawberries and cream. In addition, there wcre'craft'stallsj'a tombola, pony rides,,cake stalls, a ,


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H O L ID A Y S 1 9 9 6 JULY


6 - Ponfins Prestalyn/Soultiporl, 8 days . . . . .from £75 13 - Pontins Prestalyn/Southport, 8 days — from £75


13 - Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 2 days ....... . . ...................... : . ..............from £79.95


18 - Tina Turner, Don Valley Stadium • Sheffield only £42 AUGUST


6 - Coastermania, Blackpool ......................... £25 9 - Edinburgh Tattoo, 3 days .....................£99.95 10 - Buckingham Palace, 2 days


.£79.95


16 - Walking for Softies, 3 day ............. from £89.95 18 - Buckingham Palace, 3 days...............from £119 19 - Summertime in ihe Secret lakes, 3 days....... from £89.95 23 - Paris, 4 days.................^109.00 26 - Highland Castles, 5 days . . t l i lK U . . . £139 30 - Amsterdam, 4 days...............from only £139.00 SEPTEMBER


2 - Buckingham Palace, 2 days.................. £79.95 6 - Mall Whiskey Trail, 3 days ........................£85


12 - Lourdes, 5 days — ............................. £129 14 - Rome & Sorrento, 8 days........................£169 14 - Bruges & Calais Weekend, 2 days....... from £59 14- America, 10 days............from £1,485 15-


B A N K H O L ID A Y W E E K E N D - 2 3 r d A u g u s t - £ 1 0 9


PARIS


Paris was, is and always will be something rather special. So, it you have an anniversary to celebrate, a family get-together, want to say thank you, or sorry to a loved one or a short break to recharge your battenes - why not set off for a tew days to a different atmosphere and what could be more different than one of our luxury


4 D a y s o f L e isu r e a n d L u x u ry


What the price Includes: Rotum luxury coach travel to Paris* return ferry crossings, guided• sightseeing tour of Paris 'By Day1, and By Night, Tour Montmartre, visit to the Chateau of Versailles (entrance to Palace not Included), 3 nights bod and continental breakfast - all rooms en suite plus services of


holidays to Paris. This inexhaustible city has something to otter everyone! __


bt-Iingual four guide. ORGANISED BY RIVIERA TRAVEL : . . A F a b u l o u s D a y O u t i n ■,


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With £18 worth o f white knuckle ride tickets, a meal, in Coaster's American Bar, entrance to Ripleys 'Believe it o r Not', tickets for a show and a stick o f rock! a l l In c lu d e d along with your transport - there and back - ALL for the amazing price o f only £25 p e r adult £21


per child! Can y o u a f fo rd n o t to go? The Emerald Isle, 6 days............. £199


28 - Best of the West End, 2 days...............from £65 OCTOBER


18 - Holland & Amsterdam, 3 days....... from only £89 18-Paris, 4 days....................... from just £119.00 25 - Old Time Music Hall Weekend, 3 days.. .£99.95 25 - Highland Railways Holiday, 6 days .from £209.00 26 - Czech Republic, 7 days..........................£139 27 - ELBA, 7 days.................. .....................£137 NOVEMBER


5 - Alton Towers, 2 days...............................£59 5 • Poland, 7 days.....................................£139 9 - loch Lomond, 2 days...............................£39


4 - loch Ness & Highland Magic, 5 days . .from £108 8 - Edinburgh & The Scottish Borders, 2 days from £35 9 - Best of the West End, 2 days...............from £65


10 - Scotland's Scenic Railwoys, 5 doys.............£159 13 - Scarborough, 2 doys.................. from only £35 16 - Rouen Shopper, 2 days .............................£55 18 - Scarborough, 2 days.................. from only £35 26 - Turkey & Tinsel, 4 days..........................£99.95 28 - Calais Shopper, 2 days....... . .from only £49 DECEMBER


13-Calais Shopper, 2 days........................... £49 1997


6-Clothes Show..........................................£29 6 - Loch Lomond, 2 days......... ............ ........£35


March ,1st Heathcliff, London, 2 days....... . .£99


W A L K I N G F O R S O F T I E S I N T H E W E S T C O U N T R Y A u g u s t 1 6 t h , 3 d a y s £ 8 9 . 9 5


We think you will agree this is an excellent opportunity to discover some of the finest natural scenery in England, which is rich in wildlife, at a leisurely pace. So put on vour walking bools, make sure your camera is loaded with film, and join our expert guides to enjoy the West Country countryside the best way there is, on foot


To add to your enjoyment, there is the comforting thought that after your first walk, if your feet are tired our helpful coach driver will be waiting.


Includes transport throughout; a host of excursions and guided walks; two nights accommodation in quality hotel with evening meals and breakfasts.


S C O T L A N D 'S S C E N IC R A IL W A Y S


November 10th - 5 Days - £159 * No single room supplement *


Back by popular demand, we are pleased to invite you once again on our spectacular holiday, allowing you to journey through magnificent scenery.


Price includes:- transport by private coach, rail journeys on the Kyle line and West Highland line, bed, breakfast and evening meal for 4 nights at the Scottish Tourist Board commended, National Hotel, excursions to Ben Nevis and the 'Whisky Trail'


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8 F a b u l o u s d a y s f o r o n l y £ 7 5 p e r a d u l t


M in 2 a d u l t s 2 C h i l d r e n F R E E ! £ 9 0 p e r a d u l t


M in 2 a d u l t s 4 C h i l d r e n F R E E !


Reader Holidays P O M T B W S ,


P R E S T A T Y N o r S O U T H P O R T


July 6th or 13th


BEST OF THE WEST END London Theatre Break


September 28th & November 9th ,y 2 Days - From just £65


An opportunity to see the top West End show of your choice and enjoy a fantastic-weekend in London..


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Price includes: - return coach travel, bed and continental breakfast at a quality West London hotel, seat for the show of your choice, sightseeing tour., and visit to Covent Garden. S e rv ic e s of tou r m a n ag e r throughout.


M A D E I R A


November 13th - 8 Daysi From £329 : :


Convenient flights from Manchester Airport and a choice of quality hotels are included in the price. of this holiday to the beautiful island of Madeira, where the warm gulf stream gives a sub tropical climate.


Included in the price: coach transfers, return flight,; seven nights accommodation at your chosen hotel, with continental - breakfast (optional evening meal package available), services of resort manager throughout your stay.


J E R S E Y B Y A IR


O C T O B E R 1 9 t h - 8 D a y s £ 2 6 9


The Gulf stream surrounds the south sloping island and as consequence, Jersey benefits from a warm sunny climate. Our super 8 days holiday offers excellent value for money on this most delightful island.


Includes: Flights from Manchester.to Jersey and return, transfers to and from your hotel, 7 nights accommodation with full English breakfasts and five course evening meals at the Mayfair Hotel which boasts its own pool, jacuzzi, solarium and beautician. Services of


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. ; 2 D a y s o n l y £ 3 5 .


An excellent value for money 2 day holiday,;,, d elig ht fu l • s c e n e ry ; ,, good c o m p a n y a n d c h a r m i n g accommodation.


Price includes: return transport by private ‘coach, dinner, bed and ' full Scottish ; breakfast at the Waverley Castle Hotel, visit to Jedburgh Woollen Mills, vist ’to Kelso, visit to Edinburgh crystal, free time in Edinburgh.


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