.■olen.U 1JJI (C hw ip n l ) ( 'h th e r n e J . iJ ', f Etiilorioll. i Clitheme Aileertiscr it Times, September Mb. I mill


Angry shopper brands new offer as just ‘a scam’


A MAJOR new shoppi­ ng; initiative by Tosco has been branded “a scam” by Ciitheroe


pany recently initiated a new national advertising


resident Mr Ivor Nash. The supermarket com­


ca m pa ign p roc 1 a i m i n g “unbeatable value guaran­ teed in store”.


TURNBULL — JACKSON


Relatives travelled from the United States and Bel­ gium for the wedding of Miss Stella Marie Jackson and Mr Richard John Turnbull at St Helen’s Church, Waddington. The bride, a course


Woone Lane, Ciitheroe. The bride, who was


administrator at the Uni­ versity of Liverpool, is the daughter of Mr Ian Jack- son and Mrs Imelda Jack- son, of Waddow View, Waddington. The bridegroom, an


Internet consultant at the same university, is the son of Mr Joe Turnbull and Mrs Maureen Turnbull, of


Pub is target


A THIEF who stole £492 from a pub till possibly hid in an upstairs room until the pub closed. It is believed that the


offender came into the Lower Buck, in Wadding­ ton, during opening hours


and sneaked upstairs. Then, when the occu­


pants left the public house, he came downstairs and stole the cash. The offence took place between 8-45 and 4-30 p. m. last Tuesday.


given away by her father, wore a princess-line gown of fine ivory shantung silk. The off-the-shoulder neck­ line was adorned with ivory and pink roses which cascaded down to the train. Her headdress was of matching roses with a tiered ivory veil. She car­ ried a shower bouquet of ivory lilies, roses, freesia and bridal gladioli. The bridesmaid was her


announced that shoppers finding an equivalent pro­ duct of the same quality and at a lower price else­ where should take it to the store and twice the differ­ ence would be refunded. Small print at the bot­ tom of the advertisement


The advertisement in national newspapers


stated that both products should be bought in the same week within three miles of the Tesco store and the receipt produced. The offer applied to pro­ ducts under the “unbeat­ able value” sign. Mr Nash took a 213gm


and pointed out that Mr Nash would have to buy the tin from Tesco in order to claim the 40p refund. “There is nothing in this


tin of salmon, purchased, he said, for £1.09 from Clitheroe’s Kwik Save, to the local Tesco store and pointed out that 212gm tins of the store’s own brand of salmon were on the shelves for £1.29.


twice, equalling a 40p refund. However when the


Backing for noisy neighbour charter


par l i amentary measures to stamp out noisv neighbours have received the backing ol Kibble Valley councillors.


sister, Miss Olga Jackson, who wore a full-length burgundy silk d re s s adorned with burgundy roses on the shoulder and carried a shower bouquet to match that of the bride. Best man was the bride groom’s brother, Mr Mar­


tin Turnbull, and the groomsman was Mr Terry Sanders. After the ceremony,


performed by the Rev. Alan Bailey, a reception was held at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. The couple honeymooned in Tunisia and are to live in Ncwton-le-Willows. P h o t o : P v e ’s of


Ciitheroe.


at a meeting of the Com-, munity Committee said they believed the new Act of Parliament should not just be restricted to keep­ ing the peace at night.


But several councillors


orities the power to deal with excessive noise in houses between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. by issuing warning notices and, if necessary, by fines of £ 100.


The act gives local auth­


man (Mellor) supported the act, which also allows local authorities to seize anv equipment responible for the noise if warning


Coun. Charles Wark-


notices are ignored. He said: “Excessive noise is


very much a problem, pa r ticula r ly on large estates. If you read the newspapers you will see. I am in favour of increasing controls.” Several councillors sug­


g e s ted th e hours of re s tr ic tio n should be


extended. Coun. Bert Jones (Ciitheroe) said: “Consideration needs to be given to hours before 11 p.m. It seems daft to me that you can make noise uj> to* 11 p.m. and nothing can be done about i t.” Committee chairman Coun. Graham Sowter (Billington) added: “I do not think excessive noise from houses is a big prob­ lem in this area. It is more of a problem Irom industrial premises.”


The difference was 20p


assistant looked vague, the manager was called


for the customer. The only person profiting is the store,” said an angry Mr Nash this week. “I went m a week later and the tins of salmon were still on the shelves at the same price — 20p dearer than at Kwik Save. You have to buy the product. The stoic is not giving you your money back, and you then have two products, one of which you did not want. Meanwhile, Tosco is still making a profit on its


(Ail eeihm^'O-J ....


Police seek new re c ru its


of the canine variety. Lancashire Constabu-


specialist roles. 1 “We are particularly


POLICE are urgently looking for new recruits —


l-irv’s (log training school at the force’s Hutton head­


quarters is in need of a number of dogs to tram for


anxious to recruit labra­ d o r s , s p a n i e l s and retrievers aged between one and two years, said


have been trained in Lan­ cashire since 195o and the school is approved by the Home Office as a desig­ nated regional centre. It also offers training to international clients, par­ ticularly in the field of nar­


Insp. Phil Williams. Hogs and their handlers


cotics detection. “We have a world-wide reputation and regularly


product. “I saw that advertise­


ment as a challenge," said Mr Nash. “It appeared


that when I took the pro­ duct into thii Ciitheroe store it was the first tune anyone had taken Tesco up on it. It is a scam.’ A spokesman for the


train foreign students here,’’said the inspector. “A number of courses are due to take place soon and we would welcome offers from people who would like us to take their dogs.” Anyone who thinks


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Tesco head office said that Mr Nash had taken nei­


ther the receipt, nor the tin of salmon, to the Ciith­ eroe store. On that basis he was not fulfilling the terms of the promotion and therefore the money was not refunded, neither was the price reduced. “Absolute rubbish,” said


Mr Nash. “Do I look like the kind of person who would be so stupid. Of course, I took the tin and


the receipt in.” • News editor Vivien


Meath hot-footed it round to Kwik Save and then to Tesco. Armed with a tin of


£1.29. A tin purchased, she gave both receipts back to the counter assis­ tant and produced the other tin. He looked puz­ zled as she staked her claim — and then he rang the bell for assistance.


trouble with this,” said the supervisor as she took both tins and receipts to “see the manager.”


returned, plus 44p, twice the difference.


Sure enough, all were


Schooner red salmon, priced at even less than Mr Na«h prophesied — £1.07 — she visited Tesco. The store’s own brand red salmon was priced at


on foot, had taken just 30 minutes. She now has two tins of red salmon she did not particularly want, but which her family will cer­


The entire proceedings, “We have had a lot of


tainly dispose of, and is £1.92 worse off. But, dur­ ing her visit to Kwik Save, she could not help noticing that a famous brand of baked beans was priced at 32p — 33p in Tesco — and that the same make of winter warmer lentil soup Was 44p in the -first store and 45p in the second. The supermarket’s offer, how­ ever, related purely to products displaying the “unbeatable value” logo.


More fuel was added to the controversy at the


relating to fresh produce or meat.


that a leaked internal memo to managers out­ lined 11 excuses staff should give customers to convince them that pro­ duce from rival shops could not be up to scratch. As the arguments con­


The newspaper claimed


Curtain up for young thespians


IT is curtains up again for the youth section of Clith- eroe Parish Church Ama­ teur Operatic ami Dra-


matic Society. The y o u th th e a t r e


tinue, it emerged that the tinned salmon at the centre of the local contro­ versy is back on the shelves at a much reduced price this week.


weekend in a Sunday1 Express article in which the store was accused of m isle a ding c o n s u m e r s over a similar promotion


with the national newspa­ per advertisement which, he claims, made him see red. (CAT 2402)


Pictured is Mr Nash


The SPECIALISTS are some of the


leaders in their own particular field of business. AO offer services which are:


venture selling fine foods. The former Burnley College stu­ dent, of Bamiwford, has opened


CLITHEROE businesswoman Sarah Berry (20) has found the recipe for success with her new


Country Fayre, on Moor Lane. Miss Berry opened the shop nine


weeks ago and already business is booming. From fine foods and gifts to sandwiches and ice-cream. Country Fayre is the place for connoisseurs. Step into the shop and be greeted


FOR bright ideas on ways to make your home sparkle, there is only one place to go — The Lighting Centre, in Moor Lane,


restarts in Ciitheroe Par­ ish Church Hall, with an acting and dancing work­ shop between 7-30 and 9- 30 p.m. on Monday. Former members are


their animal could be suit­ able for training to become a police dog should contact Insp. Williams (01772


reminded to attend and new members, aged 12 years upwards, are wel­ come. An annual fee of £3


will be charged. For further information


telephone Mrs Barbara Taylor on 01200 42:1168.


[p e r s o n a l iS f f i c i e n t


Sp e c ia l S


Ciitheroe. The shop has (lone more than merely earn its reputation fur being


switched on to customers’ need by offering hundreds of lamps, shades


and bulbs. As its customers will testify., it is


always first with innovations in the world of lighting, such as its made-to-


by ceiling-to-floor shelving containing an array of all things gastronomic. Hundreds of jars and bottles are


home to everything from pickles and presei’ves to jam and honey, tea and biscuits to cakes and conserves. The shop stocks a wide variety of


herb teas, including green tea with lemon, apple and ginger, and alpine strawberry, or for the connoisseur th e re is Earl Grey and Royal Breakfast. If you like your tea sweet, you will


order lampshade service. It.v allowing customers tile choice of


fabric and trims, the perfect lamp­ shade to match the design and colour of their homes can be created. Owner Mrs Jean Jackson said:


“This takes away the worry of not getting the colours and designs right. Everything can be checked and dou­ ble-checked before the shade is made, thus ensuring the customer lias the


perfect match." Mrs Jackson can visit customers


find numerous varieties of honey at Country Fayre, among them honey with whisky, clover honey and cut-


comb honey. There is also a special range of


tainly find plenty to interest them, including quiches, baked potatoes,


houses with a wide selection of swatches to make choosing easier. Of course, the centre is first and


foods for diabetics, which includes tomato ketchup, fruity brown sauce, deluxe conserves and chocolate. The lunch-time brigade will cer­


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been providing an extensive range of fashions from leading designers for the ladies of Ciitheroe for the past 10 years. Many of her regular customers travel from far and wide to take advantage of her expertise in finding just the right outfit for a new ward­ robe for that special occasion. In the new lower ground floor


pled with the latest up-to-lhe minute fashions for autumn and winter, awaits customers at Visions, on C.ist- legate, Ciitheroe. Visions’ owner Mrs Mary Ally has


A NEW, modernised interior, cou­


soup and sandwiches. But for that extra-special touch


V i Purveycrfsof fine foods » Purveyors of traditipiiMljfeinade sp e c ia lty foods • Quality home-made products for your delight


'y ' ' t, ' P"? * .......................T e h 01200 523346 '*** t'ZV ' C o u n t r y Fayre, 4 T M o o t L ane, CH th e foe □ ' i 'd , ;


Miss Berry is offering a gift service, whereby customers can choose items


which she will make up into a pre­ sentation basket — an absolute feast of an idea for the festive season! (CAT 2463)


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bulbs in the area, as well as wide range of electrical accessories.


foremost a lighting specialist. It stocks lighting that will brighten up every part of the home, inside and out, from standard lamps and decora­ tive lighting to hand-painted bases and lava lamps. Apart from the many shades, the shop has the biggest selection of


a plug is not your forte, then it would be a wise move to take advantage of the shop’s repair and fitting service. A qualified electrician will carry out repairs at the centre or will visit houses to install light fittings.


If mending a broken lamp or fitting


been owned by Mrs Jackson for seven years, also sells a range of mirrors and offers a picture framing sendee. The Lighting Centre is open Mon­


In addition, the shop, which has


day to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., except Wednesday, when it is open between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For further information telephone 01200 423757. (CAT 2380)


BRIGHT IDEAS «* T h e Lighting C en tre 14 Moor Lane, Cllttieroe. Telephone; 423757


IF you want a sporting chance to do well in your chosen game, or if you just want to look the


part, there is a specialist shop in Ciitheroe waiting to cater for your requirements.


height of sportswear fashions can he found at N.II! Sports, in King Street.


Top quality equipment and the


showroom, which has been designed for comfort and space, customers will find a wonderful collection of occasion wear — evening gowns to buy or hire and exclusive dresses and outfits for that once-in-a-Iifetime event. Ladies who wish to wear something very stunning for an important occasion can be sure to find the perfect choice, especially as several gowns are exclu­


sively made, in the finest silk, for Visions’ customers. A City and Guilds trained tailoress,


jackets, skirts and trousers, with sweaters and blouses, from the lead­ ing fashion houses of Eugen Klein, Gerry Weber and Joseph Ribkoff — to name a few — with warm winter


Mrs Ally can provide an extensive alteration service to make sure the outfit you choose will fit perfectly. In the ground floor showroom, you will find a complete range of dresses,


14 Castlegate, Ciitheroe, Lancs


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coats by Coldix. Hats a rc a popular fashion


accessory today, and they provide that finishing touch to any outfit as well as being practical for cold


weather. Shades of burnt orange and choco­


late brown are tile colours to be .seen in this autumn; and for winter, bright cherry red or a softer tone of red will brighten those cold winter days. Fashionable this season will be soft


knitted yin iucnts in seasonal shades with elegant, hut softer lines, both in touch and appearance.


awaits customers at Visions from Mrs Ally and her staff. Browse round or ask for advice during the opening hours ofU-Io a.m. to 5-13 p.m. Mon­ day to Saturday, except Wednesday, when the shop is open from 10 a.ni. to •I p.m. (CAT 2101)


A personal and friendly service Visions


OPENING HOURS: Mon-Sat 9.30 - 5.15 Ex Wed 9.30 - 4.00


ing to serve you with the best tennis can offer. Take a (lip into the swim­ wear fashions stocked in the shop and, if you want to talk footballs, Mr Bailey is kicking off the new sea­ son with'an Uhlsport Striker special purchase for just ill).


Proprietor Mr Nick Bailey is wait­


out with the most up-to-date strips, NJB Sports stocks the latest Uhl­


If you are looking to kit your team


sport brochure and Mr Bailey is available at any time to offer help


and advice. If vour sporting prowess takes you


only as far as the armchair, do not be put off. There are slan ts and track suits galore for people of all ages,


shapes and sizes. A wide range of sporting gear can


lent quality and service. X


he obtained from the shop, estab­ lished in Ciitheroe town centre tor the past years and providing excel­


footwear stocked. I’eebok infantwear is extensive and NJB Sports is run­ ning a special offer of a free chil­ dren's pencil case, supplied by Kee- bok. with the purchase of any Itecbuk o training shoe or sportswear, priced


Tins is best seen in the variety of ver .120. A?NJB '


NJB Sports is a local stockist of Kicker shoes, from sizes 1-11, and


For all your sporting needs


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