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Assistant curate is named


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ELDERLY people in the Hodder Valley could bene­ fit from a borough council decision to change its No. 1 priority housing scheme.


rent to elderly local people who are in housing need, could be built in Slaidburn after the Hous­ ing Committee made the new scheme its top housing priority.


Six self-contained flats, for


vert the Methodist Chapel and an adjoining house, involves partnership between Slaidburn Methodist Church, Manchester Methodist Housing Group (a housing association), local parish councils, the borough council and the Housing Corporation.


NEW as sistant curate for Gisburn, the Rev. Gill Hall


curate is to be the Rev. Gill Hall. Mrs Hall (50) is a former


GISBURN’s new assistant


working at Earby for the last six years, also as a non-stipendiary assistant c u ra te . H e r husband. Douglas , is a m a rk e t research consultant and th e couple have two grown-up children. Her interests include garden­ ing, cooking, sewing and supporting the work of the WI. Mrs Hall said: “I shall


te a ch e r and has been It will only go ahead if it can The proposal, which is to con­


E l d e r l y h o u s i n g s c h e m e a p r i o r i t y The council’s adopted housing


attract funding from the Housing Corporation.


/few, if at all, in the future.” The recent Ribble Valley Bor­


Development, Mr David Morris, told the committee meeting: “This opportunity has arisen because of falling attendances at Slaidburn Methodist Chapel. The nearest elderly persons’ shel­ tered housing schemes to the vil­ lages of the Hodder Valley arc Waddington and Clitheroe. There is an identified urgent housing need here and there is no suitable council-owned land in the Hodder Valley and oppor­ tunities such as this will be very


ough-wide Housing Needs sur­ vey bears that out. In the area,


‘ F l a n t a s t i c ’ t i m e f o r l o c a l p u p i l s i n T V k i t c h e n


COOKERY classes will never be the same again for pupils at one Clitheroe school after they appeared on a television programme to learn tips for the kitchen.


the Granada Television children’s programme. “Flan­ tastic”, and were shown how to prepare treats for their families.


Pendle County Primary School pupils took part in


miss many people in the church, primary school and community when I move on but the change brings a sense of challenge and 1 hope, to develop the many things that I have learned at Earby in my new situation.” Mrs Hall will be licensed


July 22nd. Taxi fire


to w o rk in h e r new parishes of Hellifield and Gisburn from 8 p.m. on


AN O V E R H E A T E D engine pump in a taxi resulted in Clitheroe fire­ fighters being called out at 11-10 on Saturday night to the vehicle in King Lane, Clitheroe.


screened in September, at Granada’s Quay Street studios in Manchester. The school was one of two


taking part. The programme is aimed at introducing youngsters


to cookery, as well as giving them facts about differ­ ent types of food. The studio set was in the style of a 1950s dinner.


“Dunk the Dinner Lady”. The-schools’ dinner ladies were asked questions and, if they answered wrongly, they were dropped in a tub allegedly containing school meal leftovers.


As part of the programme, there was a quiz called


pupils thought it was an absolutely superb day, for not only did they learn about cooking, but they saw how a television studio works.”


Headteacher Mrs Margaret Carrington said: “The


the blue. Mrs Carrington said: “We think a former pupil must be working for Granada and decided to put our name forward for the programme.” Mrs Carrington and music teacher Mrs Jean Bren­ nan visited the studio with the pupils.


The invitation to appear on the show came out of W i n s b u n d l e o f t o y s


AN eight-year-old girl from Clitheroe was the winner of a competition run by Mothercare, Burnley. Jane Chippendale’s name was drawn from many entries and she won a bundle of toys supplied by the


staff member Lorraine Parker. (BX0102)'


store. Our picture shows Jane receiving her prize from


They were filmed for the programme, due to be Ribble Valley’s Director of


29% of respondents stated they could not move because it was too difficult to obtain a council or housing association house.


there were no suitable social rented houses available. And


A further 14% s ta ted that


over 18% said they would prefer to rent from the council or a housing association.


Dorothy Pearson, who repre­ sents Slaidburn, spoke as a guest at the meeting. She said: “I am very pleased that the Methodist Chapel lias come up with this idea. We have no sheltered accommodation for old people and they do not want to leave the villages where they have lived for most of their lives.”


Former borough Mayor Coun.


strategy identifies other housing association schemes as'priorities and a number of councillors voiced their concerns over push­ ing this new scheme to the fore.


he supported the scheme, but was concerned that the provision of additional housing in his ward, Mellor, would be prejudiced.


Coun. Charles Warkman said


found himself in a quandary. Ho accepted that Slaidburn had a strong case and said he would support the scheme, but stressed that Mellor must take its place on next year’s list.


As a Methodist, he said he


to accept the proposal bycause of the “once-in-a-lifetime oppor­ tunity” it offered.


Councillors voted unanimously i


Ex-Mayor’s trust fund wound up


THE Richa rd T u rn e r Memorial Trust, set up ten years ago after the death of the last Mayor of the Borough of Clitheroe, has been wound up.


ten years to help young­ sters in the parish of St Michael and St John, Lowergate.


It was created to run for


lic started the trust, which also raised £5,000 over the


Donations from the pub­


decade in a s e r ie s of events, the annual dance being particularly popular


throughout the life of the trust. They were Richard Turner’s son, John, Mrs Kathleen Bithell, Mrs Toni O’D onnell, F r Joseph Wareing and Mr Kevin Fitzpatrick.


The five trustees served


the trustees made a series of confidential g ran ts together with grants of £100 to the Scouts and Guides, and divided the remaining money, approx­ imately £3G0, between the parish's two schools.


At their final meeting


Excellent concert completes season


T H E R E w a s a n


opportunity to hear C l i t h e r o e P a r i s h C h u r c h o r g a n i s t Mi c h a e l P a i n on Saturday.


p a r is h c h u rc h o rg an society’s 2(i9th concert and was introduced by Mr Douglas Ca rr ington, a member of the society since it was formed in


He was the soloist at the with a noble. performance


1961. The programme opened


of Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in B minor. BWV 544.


Franck’s “Cantabile,” a quiet piece which gives the soloist a chance to explore the quieter colours of the


In contrast came Cesar


with a dramatic perlor- mance of the Prelude and Fugue on B.A.C.H, by Franz Liszt, a piece bril­ liantly played.


organ. The f irs t half ended


Healey Wilkin’s “Proces­ sional” on “Urbs Beata Hierusalem," in which the theme is heard from the pedal part with interesting parts moving above it.


After the interval came


Stanford’s “Sonata Britan­ nia” was another oppor­


The Benedictus from


tunity to explore the dif­ ferent sounds available on th e in s t r u m e n t - a n d Michael Pain made the most of his opportunities with some very delicate registration.


was “ F a n fa re ” , from “Four Extemporisations’ by Percy Whitlock. As an encore, he played Vierne’s “Arabesque” from Twenty Four Pieces in Free-Style, ending an excellent con­ cert and completing the 35th season of the society.


The last official item


A couple who want to live their lives in tandem cele­


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of Bright Stre et, Clith­ eroe, married Mr Philip Gill, of Skiptun. at St J a m e s ’ s C h u r e h ,


brated their wedding with a cycling honeymoon in France. Miss Katherine Leach,


Clitheroe. The bride, a staff nurse


tems engineer for British Telecom, is the son of Mr and Mrs E . G i l l , -of Skipton.


father, the bride wore an ivory, crepe-satin gown, with a headdress of fresh flowers and a full-length veil. She carried a bouquet of roses, dill, white Sep­ tember and bluebells.


Given away by h e r


Sally Leach, Miss Alice Daints, both of whom wore long hyacinth blue dresses and carried bou­ quets to.match the bride’s, and Miss Rachel Stevens, who wore an ivory dress trimmed with hyacinth blue.


In attendance were Miss


Best man was Mr Ste­ p h e n - P r o c t o r . - T h e


groomsmen were Mr John Gill, the bridegroom’s brother, and Mr David


at Queen’s Park Hospital, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J. G. Leach, of Moor­ land Crescent, Clitheroe. The bridegroom, a sys­


LEACH Leach, the brides brother.


P a g e w a s .F r e d e r ic k


Davidson. The ceremony was per­


formed by the Rev. Ken Broadhurst and the Rev.


R. Philpott. A reception was held at


the Inn at Whitewell. The couple are to live in Bright


Street; Clitheroe. Photo: Miranda Lordtr,


a n d J o h n S my t h e , . Dunstable. ■ _______


Invitation


WHALLEY Parish Coun­ cil meets tonight to discuss matters relevant to the people of the village.


open to the public,, starts at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall.


The meeting, which is . Traffic problems, a L4UU „


donation to Ribble Valley Rail, a new computerised


bus timetable and the elec­ tion of representatives, on other committees, includ­


ing a governor for Whalley CE Primary School, are on


the agenda. Chatburn fire


A CHIP pan fire caused smoke damage to a kitchen at a house in Crowtrees B row , C h a tb u r n , on Saturday. Clitheroe fire­ fighters wearing breathing apparatus put out the fire, after the alarm was raised at 11-50 p.m.


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YELLOW jerseys arc awarded only to champion cyclists, but, if they were given to the best bike shops, Clitheroe-based Pedal Power would be a worthy holder of one. .The Waddington Road business is a shop with a difference. Its small shop _


front gives no indication of the huge stock of bicycles and accessories


available inside. You do not have to be looking for a


bike that will win the Tour do France. Pedal Power stocks cycles for the whole family, from mountain bikes and road bikes to touring bikes and children’s bikes. In fact, it has some • of the biggest names in cycling, including Trek, Townsend, GT, Sho­ gun, Dawes, Holdsworth and British


Eagle. The prices start at £29.95 for a chil­


dren’s trike and can go up to £3,500 for top mountain and road machines. Established 16 years ago, Pedal


Power is owned by Hazel Wilkinson and she is assisted by manager Gareth Morris, an accomplished cyclist with a wealth of knowledge of the trade. Apart from the family cycle range,


accessories. The top brand names in cycle clothing — Animal, Polaris, Ron


There ‘s a complete range of cycle . Hill and Karrimor — can be found on — n K the shelves.


th e re is a choice of sp e c ia l is t ' machines, such as tandems, hybrid bikes, adult tricycles and hand-built models.


bright, then you might want to lake a look at the sunglasses by Oakley and


If your future as a cyclist is looking ‘


Rudy Project. Nothing has been overlooked.


so you can keep an eve on your pace. There is a also a full-range of cycle parts, Shimano components, Mavic rims, Hope hubs and spares and Park tools.


Pedal Power even stocks watches by Animal and heart monitors by Polar,


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with your bike, Pedal Power provides a specialist repair and wheel-building


Should you experience problems


service. A bicycle hire service is also avail­


able for anyone wanting to get a taste of life on two wheels.


to Friday, between 9 a.iru and 5-30 p.m., and on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4-30 p.m. For further infor­ mation telephone 01200 220GG.


Pedal Power is open from Monday


W a d d i n g t o n R o a d , C l i t h e r o e T e l e p h o n e ( 0 1 2 0 0 ) 2 2 0 6 6 O P E N 6 D A Y S


say that every town in the country, of any re a l s iz e , has an In d ian restaurant. • Here in Clitheroe, we certainly have one to treasure. The Indian Plaza, on Whalley


INDIAN cuisine is rapidly becoming, if it is not already, a part of Britain’s culinary and cultural heritage. It would not be far off the mark to


Road, formerly known as Shah Tan- duri, is well loved, well patronised and well established. It has been serving Clitheronians with their favourite Indian dishes for nearly 20


A REPUTATION for providing spe­ cialist beauty treatment has guaran­ teed that customers kccp/going back to the Clarins Salon at. Lee Carter Leisure in Clitheroe.. I t not difficult to see why the


Bailey, Janine Richmond and Sandra Ellison, and between them they have 25 years’experience in the industry. Take a look at their qualifications


Lowergate business has acquired such a reputation. It is run by beauty experts Gail


and you will see why they are described as as experts. Gail holds a BTEC HND in beauty therapy, the highest qualification attainable. Opened 13 years ago, the salon


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n l e i j iW M 1 (Class ified)


the latest developments, the thera­ pists use no gimmicks nor do. they give false promises. Instead, they use only the finest products and most trusted techniques.


offers a wide variety of treatments between Monday and Saturday, including evenings. While continuously in touch with all


bished just 12 months ago and now they have the perfect atmosphere in which to relax and unwind or talk in


complete confidence about the treat­ ments available. ' Along with all the standard beauty


The two beauty rooms were refur­ ' 1


selected salons. In addition, customers can take


techniques, the salon offers many advanced treatments, such as aro­ matherapy and the Clarins Paris- method facial, a process exclusive to-


advantage of advanced electrolysis to remove red veins and skin tags, Jes­ sica natural nail cultivation manicures and pedicures, Dermalift non-surgieal facelifts, and thenar-piercing service. For anyone tying the knot, the salon specialises in Clarins Le


Maquillage make-up for weddings. Whatever you are looking for, the salon staff will be able to offer special­


telephone Lee Ca rte r Leisure on 01200 24475/2.


G filL BfSILEY - BEflGTY TH E R flP Y Specialists in wedding make-ups and all beauty treatments


at LEE CARTER HEALTH STUDIO, Off Lowergate, Clitheroe. Tel: 01200 23372/24475 ESTABLISHED 13 YEARS


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PROVIDING company workforces with an identity is one of the jobs of Ribble Valley Welding Supplies. The Chatburn firm does not just


supply welding equipment, it also specialises in providing workwoar for companies. It has supplied workwear to Clith-


ist advice and treatment to suit your needs. For the best in beauty treatment


eroe-based Ultraframe and several health tru s ts , including those of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble


Valley. Proprietor Stephen Pietrzak said:


years. Under former owner Miah, the res­


“Companies need an identity and we make this possible by providing high quality corporate workwear.” RVWS ensures that companies-’


taurant grew in popularity during the early 1980s until it was able to attract custom from all over the North-West. Nothing has changed since its two new owners took over, and business is flourishing. Torah Ali, whose experience as a ’


chef encompasses Shan Tanduri as well as some of the top Indian restau­ rants in the North-West, is joined in ownership by Allah Ditta.’ "Their manager, Mohammed Zahur,


is well-known by regulars for his courteous, friendly service and the same goes for all the staff. It is convenient to lump together


all Indian meals and call them curries, but the variety of food on offer at Clitheroe’s Indian Plaza is breathtak-' ing— like one or two of the dishes.


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Authentic Indian Cuisine. Fully licenced.


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family, groups and individuals at this popular eating establishment — ban­ queting meals to specialities, basic curries and take-aways. And it is not all hot! Take a tour around the regions of


There is something for all the


the Indian sub-continent when you read the menu, and a few visits to


this wonderful restaurant will demon­ strate how. varied, colourful and deli­ cious Indian cooking can be. The name and the ownership of the


restaurant might have changed, but its quality meals and service is still


Opening Times: Business Lunch: Mon - Fri 12 noon -1.45 p.m.


J .I l lA t l iA i v x HAjAjka* Saturday: Open all day 1 p.m. -12.45 a.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. -12 midnight Tm / IJ a is n ,


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For table reservations contact 35-39 Whalley Road, Clithcroc Tel (01200) 24999


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C T y iO I n r h n n ( t r l n ' 7 , n Evenings: Mon-Thurs 5.30 p.m. -12 midnight; Friday 5 p.m. -12.45 a.m. EZXJj J. f


the same. Mohammed Zahur is pictured with barman Zak Uddin.


have their name and logo on the workwear if required. In addition, the Clitheroe Road


firm provides a laundry and repair service for companies. As RVWS’s name suggests, it also


supplies welding equipment. Custom­ ers at the recently-opened shop will find it stocks everything from the full range of electrodes to welding hard­ ware, such as Mig machines, Tig machines, oil-cooled welders, air­ cooled welders and transformers. Protection is essential when weld­


gles, hard hats and welding visors and ear muffs and plugs.


ing, which is why the Chatburn firm provides a comprehensive range of safety equipment. Take a look at the shelves and you


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Apart from supplying workwear to


will see safety is a number one prior­ ity. There are safety glasses and gog-


jackets, work shirts, work jeans ril- Marions and rigger hoots. Customers can also choose from the


suit individuals. Items stocked include waterproof jackets, visibility


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shops Regatta range of protective clothing and, if anything is not i


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companies, RVWS has a comprehen­ sive range of clothing and footwear to


stock, then a member of staff happy to order.


vules its customers with a d< service.


Should it be necessary, RVW


day, between 7-30 a.m. and (i am on Saturdays, between 7-3 ■md 1 p.m. For further infor


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