Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 28th, 1986 W in t e r w e a t h e r


BAD, wintry weather was blamed for a dip in entries at Read’s 11th spring show.


sewers and bakers who did take part displayed their usual excellent standards. Show stalwart and hon­


But th e g a rd e n e r s ,


orary president Mrs Mollie Dearing swept the board to win the Show Society


trophy for the most points, with the junior members >f the Freeman family fill


in g up th e i r t ro p h y cabinet. The Vicar, the Rev.


Atkinson; Anne Slater memorial trophy for the best


Alan Reid, opened the exhibition and visitors were able to sample some of the good cooking on offer at the refreshment bar.


Results


most points, Mollie Dearing; Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Bot­ toms’ trophy for most points


Show Society trophy for


an in wine, Brian Crossley; Mr f d Mrs Alec Slater trophy


or most points in baking, Ann


apple pie, Lilian Slater; Mrs Doreen Collinson vase for


children’s arrangment of flow­ ers, Ben Freeman; Joan and Ann Mayor trophy for best floral art, Ruth Pogson; Pre-


serves trophy, Barbara Chamberlain; Cactus plant for


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hits show entry But standards were high at spring event


man; Highly Commended, Edward Dearing and Antony Freeman. Carrot


Samantha Freeman; 2, Ben Freeman; 3, Antony Free­ man. Highly Commended, Edward Dearing.


top: 1,


best children's carrot top, Samantha Freeman; Handi­ craft trophy, Susan Lord; Children’s trophy, Samantha Freeman.Children’s classes: Arrange­


ers/foliage: 1, M, go:


arrangement: 1, R. Pogson; 2, all. Arrangement in an


Moollgoaker; 3, C. Schofield; Highly . om..e.... tall. Anniversary


, .


ment of spring flowers: 1, Samantha Freeman; 2, Jon­


athon Freeman; 3, Ben Free­


Arrangment of spring flow- ......i........... 1. Elliott; 2, ° ~ *


v C......m..nde ided , M. Nut- ry celebration


D. Crossley; 3, M. Elliott; t Highly Commended, M. Nut-


unusual container: 1, K. Hud­ son; 2, R. Pogson; 3, D. Hayworth; Highly Com­ mended, M. Nuttall. Pot et fieur: 1, M. Nuttall; 2, B. Chamberlain. MVase of spring flowers: 1,


. Dearing; 2, B. Chamber- lain; 3, I.B. Dearing; Highly


Commended, R. Eluott. One single daffodil/tulip: 1, M. Nuttall; 2 and 3, G. Herbst; Highly Commended, K.


Randle. i Six hyacinths: 1, E. Dear­


ng, 2 and 3, M. Dearing. Six miniature daffodils: 1 and 2, C. Dearing. Six tulips: 1, M. Nuttall; 2, C. Dearing; 3, M. Dearing; Highly Commended, E. Dearing. Primula/Po- lyanthus: 1, G. Herbst: 2, K. Randle; 3, L. Wells; Highly Commended; J. Baldwin. Other flowering pot plant: 1, K. Brewerton; 2, B. Cham­ berlain: 3, D. Hayworth; Highly Commended, K. Ran­ dle. Lifted clump root: 2, J. Baldwin. Three stems flow­ ering shrub/tree: 1, A. Slater; 2, Ej. Dearing; 3, M. Nuttall; Highly Commended, R. Elliott. Five violas/pansy flowers: 1, C.C. Pollard; 2, B. Chamberlain.


berlain; 2, W.C. Lister; 3, A. Slater; Highly Commended, E. Dearing. Three sticks of rhubarb: 1, M. Dearing; 2, E. Dearing. Any other vegeta­ ble: 1, B. Chamberlain.


Three leeks: 1, B. Cham­ AEveryday fruit cake: 1, A.


""MIN?marvel Samantha Freeman (10) shows o f her prize-winning carrot and spring flowers


S


D. Crossley; Highly Com­ mended. S. Pickering. Gin-


erbread: 1, M. Dearing; 2, P. tearing; 3, S. Lord; Highly Commended, S. Pickering. Victoria sponge: 1, A. Atkin-


tkinson; 2, B. Tallentire; 3,.


son; 2, I. Baldwin; 3, C.C. Pollard; Highly Commended, J. Shaw. Six fruit scones: 1, S. Pickering: 2, M. Dearing; 3, E. Dearing: Highly Com­ mended, S. Lord. Six short­ breads: 1, E. Dealing^ 2, M. Dearing; 3, A. Atkinson; Highly Commended, S. Lord. Apple pie: 1, L. Slater; 2. M. Dearing; 3, B. Chamberlain. Latticed jam tart: 1, M. D e l­ ing. lib wholemeal cob: 1, b. Lord; 2, P. Dearing; 3, E. Dearing; Highly Commended, M. Dearing. Marmalade: 1, A. Atkinson; 2. E. Dearing; 3, M. Dearing; Highly Commended, S. Lord. Raspberiy jam: 1, M. Dearing; 2, S. Lord. Strawberry jam: 1, B. Cham­ berlain. Blackcurrant jam: 1, M. S. Elliott; 2, J. Shaw; 3, S. Lord. Lemon curd: 1, M. Dearing; 2, B. Chamberlain; 3, S. Lord. Pickles onions: 1, B. Chmaberlain; 2. S. Lord; 3, E. Dearing. Tomato chutney: 1, B. Chamberlain; 2, S. Lord.


and 2, B. Crossley; Dry vegetable: 1 and 2, B. Cross- ley; 3, F. Freeman. Sweet fruit: 1, G. Read; 2, M. Dear­ ing; 3, B. Crossley. Dry fruit:


Wine — sweet vegetable: 1


1, P. Freeman: 2, L. Wells; 3, B. Crossley. Sweet kit: 1, G.


TROPHY winners show off their prizes Totty; 3, P. Davies. Machine


Read; 2 and 3, B. Crossley. 2, V. Albones; 3, F. Edmond- Drv l it-1 and 2 B Crossley. son. Decorated handkerchief. ^rocheMtems: 2? B S. 1, L. Wells. An embro.dered


tat knittted ed garment. 1, S-. Dora, ent: l a. p


picture: 1, E. Dearing. _ V J l i l u out.it.wj


coach trip to Stapley Water Gardens on Sunday, June 2nd, setting off at 8 a.m. and


ctonlov Water - — -—' ; o


©THE society is running a ___v.


returning at 6 P-m- Tickets are £5 for adults, S3 for chil­ dren and anyone wanting to book a seat should ring Doreen Colhnson on 778582.


B a tm an all s e t to f ly


BATMAN is to follow dinosaurs as a major attraction at Clitheroe’s Castle


Museum. Members of Ribble Valley Borough Council


Recreation and Leisure Committee heard that a new exhibition on bats, as part of England’s wildlife, will also feature the fic­


tional hero of Gotham City. The committee approved amending the opening


hours of the museum for a trial period. An analysis of attendance for the last three years showed that the


quietest days of the week are Thursday and Fri­ day. Mr Keith Taylor, the borough’s tourism officer, i said: “We now believe there is, an opportunity to


times during the winter months and financing this by closing on the quietest days of the year.


ncrease our income by opening the museum at peak


reduced competition for family days out and winter UDening woum also assist local tourism by helping to ^develop 'a to n g e r season and encouraging winter


“At weekends in winter we would obviously have break holidays? , ,


days until the end of April. From then untd theend of SeDtember it will be open seven days a week.-For the rest of the year, it will be closed on Thursdays and Fridays. In January of next year the museum Will be closed for maintenance mid it will then revert to closing on Thursdays and Fridays until the end of


The museum will be closed on Thursdays ^ d Fn-


March. Councillors were concerned that the experiment


to “slap legs” if costs were rising.


would not lead to any extra costs at a time of financial stringency. Asking for quarterly reports, Coun. Davi^ Board said these would enable the committee


sp e c ia l i s t when i t com es to th e look good, feel good factor. Claire, whose profes­


lyHALLEY beauti­ cian Claire Veitch is a


sional qualifications in themselves make pretty stunning reading, acquired h e r King S t re e t salon thre e-and-a-half years


Emporium, th e salon offers every beauty treat­ ment possible,from facials and energising body treat­ ments to nail extensions and the removal of red veins. The salon also stocks the


ago. C a lled th e B e a u ty


A WHALLEY bpu- tique with a special­ ists’ touch in designer ap p a r e l — th a t is


Checkmate. Clothes are a passion for proprietress Gwen Bren-


n an d , who can b o a s t numerous exclusive lines at her King Street prem­


ises. In fact, Checkmate could not be a better name for the shop, for once you go in it will be hard to get


out! Checkmate specialises


in designer apparel with a younger, fresher look, while retaining the hall­ mark of quality. Exclusive lines at the


sought-after German cos­ metic range, Art Deco, as well as a high-flying range of beauty products from Paris called Decleor. Claire and co-beauty


therapist Debbie Foster offer fibreglass nail exten­


Who award for hest nail extensions for the past eight years. A new treatment at the


sions, by Backscratchers, which has won the Who's


salon, called Vital Energy, described by Claire as not quite a body massage but


“You'll be in the hands o f the


more th an a facial, is guaranteed to leave you feeling energised, while non-surgical facelifts, wax­ ing, electrolysis and eye­ lash and eyebrow shaping and tinting are also on offer.


For that extra-special


touch, Claire offers mobile bridal make-up and is a specialist in the removal of red veins, warts and skin tags.


hold BTec qualifications in beauty therapy and are members of the Guild of


Both she and Debbie


P ro f e s s io n a l B e a u ty Therapists, while Claire holds qualifications in red vein removal from the British Clinical Aesthetics Association. Claire is pictured (right)


shop include Jeff Banks, of “The Clothes Show” , Happy Heidemann, new designer Moppy, Barry S h e r ra rd and Ronald Joyce. The good quality, well-


with fellow beauty special­ ist Debbie at the Beauty Emporium.


35A King St, Whatley


professionals” lo h e d & e a u i i j & m p & v i m n


rOCAL r e s id e n t s Peking the best deal l spectacles need look o further than Abbey


lyewear, of Whatley. Thu outlet, in the fore*


nctured), technical direc- jr of Abbey Eyewear, xplained that the outlet tocks over 1,000 differ- nt frames, a large pro- ortion of which arc esigned by the firm and nported from mantifac- iirers in Italy and France. He commented: “We


nirt of Whalley Abbey, Dened to the public last fovember, having pre- iously traded on a whole- ile basis. Mr S tu a r t Robinson


Telephone: (01254) 824311


SOLICITORS Irene Chenery-Baker and C o ., s i tu a te d in a Grade II listed build­ ing on Church Street, specialises in all areas of law associated with family matters, such as property sale and purchase, wills, pro­


practice 12 years ago, is determined to provide the Ribble Valley with a truly local legal service. The care taken in restoring thebuilding reflects the care with which Irene and her staff provide an exact­


tock far more than the verage optician and could


ing and personal legal service. The busy practice has


tocks a large rage of esigner frames, all at idiculously low prices, iciuding those by Chris- ian Dior, Gcorgio Armani nd Cazal. The business has a full'


isplay even more if we ad a bigger premises!” Abbey Eyewear also


n-site laboratory, where, s people watch, staff are ble to make spectacles


either from prescriptions or following an eye test. In fact, this far-sighted


firm even employs opti­ cians. so customers can have their eyes tested and buy their “specs” at the same time. Mr R o b in so n com­ m e n te d : “ S in c e we


expanded our service, sa le s have s ta r te d to rocket. We are now so busy that we have opened another outlet in Lylham St Aimes. “As well as frames, we


sell a huge range of lenses, which we make on the premises. We certainly


expect to be very busy in the summer, when people visit the abbey gardens and restaurant.” If spectacles are what


you are looking for, take the advice of the special­ ists and look no further than Abbey Eyewear, in Whalley.”


North Range, Inside Whalley Abbey Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday


01254 822062


subsequently expanded to include Karen Elston, a solicitor of 10 years’ post­ qualification experience, and Ja n e Had f ie ld, a trainee solicitor nearing completion of her articles. They a re a s s is te d by experienced support staff, a nigh standard of per­ sonal service and, it goes without saying, the latest technology.


bate and litigation. Irene, who acquired the


cut clothes of Jelf Banks are exclusive to Check­ mate, for, as far as Gwen knows, they cannot be found at any other Ribble Valley outlet. Checkmate also stocks


some p re t ty s tunn in g evening wear, including the latest in short styles


BLyfiijl § | QTftj


by David Fnrrin. To cap it all, Italian


knitwear by Can-ini and blouses by A f te r Six, Fcminella and Riva put Checkmate ahead of the game when it comes to fashion. It is not only exclusive


WilM y ySLm ■


clothes tha t are Check­ mate’s speciality, for this small and friendly shop is also a cut above when it comes to customer care. Gwen is helped in her


specialist endeavour by h e r s is te r , Miss Ja n e t W a te rh o u se , who has


OPENING TIMES


Monday - Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm


103 King Street, Whalley. Tel: 01254 824814


expe r ien c e of working with Next and J. Taylor.


and friendly service, Mon­ day to Saturday, between 10a.m. and 5-30 p.m., and customers are more than welcome to browse.


The pair offer a personal


mentioned above, Irene is a specialist in divorce law


As well as the areas


and other areas associated with the breakdown of


relationships. She has fur­ ther developed her exper­ tise in this area by quali­ fying as a mediator.


Irene Chenery-Baker


and^ Co. offers a free legal clinic on Thursdays, from


5-30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the practice is also open on Saturday morniners.


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