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A W I5K K o f fun a c t iv it ie s fo r C l ith e ro e youngsters


ended w ith a 10-mile sponsored w alk to


•aise money fo r Ribblesdale High


School. The pupils are expected


to hove raised around £3,01)0 alter walking from the school to Griiulleton and hack. The money will help to pay for fitness room equipment. The children’s week


started with a sports challenge day at Uocficld Leisure Centre. They tried out new sports, including touch rugby.


Fnn week for local pupils


hasehall. aerobics, circuit training and climbing. Kibble Valley Borough Council paid for the instructors and the school paid for the hire o f the facilities.


Some o f the pupils took to the water in


canoes at Barrow Lodge,


as well as taking part in orienteering. Year nine pupils enjoyed a day at Bowleree Scout Camp, (ireat Harwood, where they took part in problem-solving games, water activities and a tug o f war.


There was also a


chance for pupils to see how business worked during an industry visit day. In addition, the whole school took part in an activity day, visiting centres o f environmental importance. Teacher Mr Kevin


Bead, who helped organise the events, said:


“ They " ere a huge success. The pupils gained from taking part


in different activities and the school has benefited from the sponsored walk.”


Pictured above, under


starter’s orders, are the pupils before they set o f f on their 10-mile sponsored walk.


And, below, some o f


those who took part in the fun week are shown getting to grips with baseball during the sports challenge day at Uocficld.


Think tank asked to


remember Whalley


THE think tank set up •


to work out Ribble Valley Council s car parking scheme for its towns and villages has been urged not to for­ get Whalley’s special


needs. Coun. Joyce Holgate, a


Whalley shopkeeper who represents the village on the bo rough coun c i l, spelled out her concerns for long-stay parking at a meeting of the full council.


She said that the work­


ing committee deciding car parking charges and the designation o f long and


short-stay car parks was soon to announce its


Over 800 rolls of top quality carpet to clear at trade prices


Full rolls, part rolls and rollends, Axminsters, Wiltons and Tufteds in wool and all the latest Stain Master fibres


scheme for Whalley. The village already had serious parking problems and her concern was with the pro­ vision for long-stay parks for local residents and for those who came to Whal­


ley to work. Coun. Frank Dyson


CARPET MARKER CAVENDISH STREET - SKIPION Vehicle taken


A LAND-ROVEIt valued at £7,000 was stolen from a farm in (iishurn Itoad,


Sawlev, at 3 p.rn. on Saturday. The reRistration number was GTOO MEC.


Save water contest


extended X


AN EXCITING competi­ tion for Ribble Valley school children has been extended until the end of September. “Aqua Quest” is a com­


petition set by the local water authority to make


youngsters more aware of the need to save water in


this area. School children are


CASTLE


Revised Plans For B E L L M A N Q U A R R Y


OUR plans for the reopening and extension of Bellman Quarry are vital to the future of Ribblesdale cement works and to those who depend upon it. The issue is also an important one for the local community and we want to give everyone an opportunity to understand our proposals and to comment upon them. An exhibition of our plans will, therefore, be held at the Ribblesdale cement works on:


SHACKLETON — DEWHURST Clitheroe manicurist Miss Melanie Dewhurst and horti­


cultural designer Mr Paul Shackleton were married during a ceremony at the Burnside Hotel, Bowness-on-Windormere. The bride is the daughter of Mrs M. Dewhurst, of The Crescent, Clitheroe, and Mr D. Dewhurst, or


Central Avenue, Clitheroe. The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Robin


Spedding, of Henthorn Farm, Clitheroe, and the late All- Brian Shackleton. The bride wore a princess-line gown of ivory silk,


featuring a silk bodice covered in guipure lace trimmed with pearls, long sleeves and tile tram falling from the


waist. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses and wore a headdress to match tile gown. The bridesmaid was Miss Tara Lynch, the brides


cousin, and the flowcrgirl was Miss Emily Shackleton, the bridegroom’s niece. They wore long, navy blue princess- style A-line dresses with ivory bows at the front and carried hand-tied bouquets of white roses. Best man was Mr David Shackleton, the bride­


groom's brother, and the pageboy was Master Thomas Shackleton, the bride and bridegroom’s son. The reception was held at the Burnside Hotel and


the couple are spending their honeymoon in the Lake District. They are to live in West Bradford. Photo: John Barry Photography.


asked to design an A3 poster illustrating ways in which water can be con­ served. The winners of the two categories, primary and secondary school age, will have their designs dis­ played all over the county and will receive various prizes as well as a state of the a i l computer for their


school. For information about


entry details or to regis­


te r , please w r i te to: Ayshea Domum, MJN Education, G ran v i l le


House, Blackburn Road, S im o n s to n e , B u rn - ley,BB12 7GT or alternati­ vely call 01282 770044 ext 1240.


(Clitheroe), chairman of the Planning and Devel­ opment Committee, and a member o f the working group, said members were already aware of the seri­ ous problems and no pre­ cipitous action would be


taken. “Whatever action is


decided, there " i l l be full consultations,” he added.


Training centre plan


gets boost r A BOROUGH councillor’s plans for a bam conversion as part of his management . training centre have been approved. Coun. Harry Backhouse .


(Waddington) applied to convert a barn into an office reception area at his • home in Bashall Eaves. He also g o t permission to erect an aerial for a two- way radio system. Coun. Backhouse is a .


member of. Ribble Valley Council Planning and ;


Development Committee. In accordance with council rules, he left the council chamber while members debated his application and made their decision. The council received no


objections to the plans, either from local residents or Bashall Ea v e s and G rea t M it ton P a r ish Council.


Sunny trip to Cartmel


B E A U T IF U L weather g r e e ted 28 C l ith e ro e Naturalists on a trip to Cartmel. The walkers took in fine


views of woods and fields, the Lakeland hills and the sea. They identified 68


fl o w e rs , inclu ding enchanters’ nightshade, valerian and hemp agri­


mony, and they also spot- ' ted numerous butterflies, including meadow brown, red admiral and skipper, and a buzzard.


The group’s next walk is


on August 3rd, leaving Clitheroe Railway Station at 11 a.m. Further details can be obtained by ringing 01200 428117.


Junior first-aiders receive awards


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When our own team will be joined by the environmental consultants who have contributed to the project


and from:


Uiiw n m u«.i|n.u »»„» m m .Mine through simulating casualty situations.” Ill September, Mrs haycock intends to run a new course for seven n


interested in attending should Ret their parents to call 01354


i*-yi.ir-ol<ls, and anyi Mrs Laycock and Sirs Capstick are pictured surrounded by the successful students.


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