Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Spice Girls put their shirts on village racer!


by Ben Carlish


A W H A L L E Y landlord gave “girl- power” extra horse power when he told glamorous pop stars the Spice Girls to back his winning th ro ro u g h b red a t


h o t te s t act around came good when Cap­ tain Harry. Barlow's : horse, “Swan at Whal­ ley,” was first past the


Chester races. The hot tip for the


Sterling swim by


youngsters


SWIMMERS from Clith­ eroe Dolphins put in a sterling performance in the Micro League semi­ final held at Salt Ayre Pool in Lancaster.


swam well with many achieving personal best times.


narrowly missing a place in the final, but the team was presented with a com­ memorative cup for its efforts.


Clitheroe came fifth,


team fared well at the North Lancashire Squad­ ron Championships at West View Pool, Preston.


The senior Clitheroe


well and the gents’ team, comprising Messrs. John Legg, Chris Goddard, Mark Clarkson and Neal Sayle, won the champion­ ship trophies for the frees­ tyle relay and the medley relay teams.


All the teams competed


tyle trophy for the second time and it was the sixth successful win in the med­ ley relay event.


Clitheroe won the frees­


m is sed s e t t in g new records for these events.


The team narrowly (CAT 12651)


bers of the Clitheroe Dol­ phins swimming team.


Pictured here are mem­ The team members all


post in last week’s big handicap at the famous racecourse. .


Owner finds thieves trying to break in


THE owner of a house in Gisburn returned home to find two offenders trying to break into the property and their vehicle parked on the drive.


at the house in Burnley Road between 1-45 p.m. and 2-25 p .m . la s t Thursday.


The incident happened


approached the large, detached house by a main road and tried to force a white uPVC door at the


T h e o f fe n d er s


back of the property with a blue-coloured instru­ ment. They fled at high speed when the owner


returned.Bo t h me n we r e described as white, of medium build and in their early 20s. One wore a red and white sweater while the other wore a cream or tan sweater. Anyone who may have


THERE was a good atten­ dance of Ribblesdale


Camera club


Camera Club members.to listen to Mr Stan Davies FRPS and view his many excellent monochrome photographs. Most w e re ta k e n


“Spice”, though, who sent the landlord’s heart racing, but the n e r v e -w r a c k i n g photo-finish.. “I really thought it


abroad, where lighting conditions helped with the graphic subjects. Use. of a wide angle lens was much in evidence, and his French landscapes were enhanced by contrast emphasising red filters. Probably his favourite


seen the two men near the scene of the incident is urged to contact Clitheroe Police on 01200 443344.


Injured schoolgirl to be home soon


NEWTON schoolgirl Michelle Lawson, who was seriously injured in an accident with a caravan- ette in the village, is


expected home shortly from Blackburn Royal Club winners


WINNERS of solo whist at the Pendle Club were Mr E. Holden, Mr M. P a r k e s an d Mr E. Hayhurst. Winners at this week’s


burn Road, has made good progress after suffering a fractured skull, broken jaw and multiple cute and bruises in the accident, which happened a week la s t Monday morning while she was on her way to Bowland High School.


Infirmary. Michelle (12), of Slaid-


bridge drive were Mrs F. Porter and partner, Mr T. Thornber and Mrs J . Walsmley. New members are wel­


come for whist every Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m.


ter, Mr Steve Colling, has been in regular contact with Michelle’s family to offer support. Michelle’s fellow Year 8


pupils designed and sent a huge get-well card, while her year tutor, Mr Roy Barton, visited her in hospital.


I t was n o t ; t h e .


CAPT. BARLOW and the victorious Swan at Whalley with stable lad David Egan and jockey Ray Cochrane


■really helped cheer her up.


was touch and go, but ‘Swan’ just shaved it. I couldn’t believe it; it was a fantastic feel­ ing, ”. said. Capt. Bar- low, whose prize horse is named a f te r his popular public house. A Channel Four Rac­


subjects are white walls incorporating arched win­ dows and, with the right person in the right place, most of such shots are candids. Next week’s programme


BENCHES in Clitheroe Castle Cafe changing rooms were set on fire on Tuesday night. Police are investigating


Benches fire


the incident, which hap­ pened between 5 p.m. and 10-30 p.m, and which


The school’s headmas­ Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow, Peter Buckley Ltd, 4 Rail­ way View Road, will be open until 6-30 p.m. AAH Retail Pharmacy,


T/A Hills Pharmacy, 5 Church Street: Sunday noon to 1 p.m., Monday to Thursday until 6-30 p.m.


is “My Kind of Pictures” by Brian Park, of York.


ing interview followed, and Capt. Barlow, whose five other horses are part-owned by a consortium, of .nearly 250 Whalley punters, was the toast of the vil­ lage as drinks on the house flowed at the heaving Swan.' ■


, Ribble Valley have got a few more pounds in their pockets after the win,” said Capt. Bar- low, who admitted to picking up "a few quid” from the bookies him­ self.


have been into the pub since said it was astronomical, and I bet a lot of people in the


!■ “My wife, Carol, has been ill recently, so she was at home in bed when she saw me on the television and it


. none other than David Broome helped nurture his interest. .


" having served 28 years in the Army, but his love .of the “nags” began as a boy, when


■The captain is a veterkn war-horse,


His neighbour, the Olympic show-jumper,


“A lot of people who


' wanted one race horse for myself, but there were so many people wanting to come in on the action, we ended up buying another, and now we have six!


took the young Harry cantering around the South Wales farm on which he grew up. Now, what started as a dream — to one day become a race-horse owner — has resulted in a major local con­ c e rn . . . “When I bought ‘Swan’, I just


his Whalley watering hole for a pint is left in no doubt as to his pas­


wil l end? She ik h Mo h amme d only s t a r t e d wi th one horse,” he mused. Anyone popping into


“Who knows where it ,


h o r s e s and t h e i r jockeys line the walls, a three-foot ceramic jockey figurine stands at one end of the bar and the pub’s food menus are based on a racing theme.


sion for the turf — numerous pictures of


children think I ’m crazy, but they love the races too,” he said.


“My four grown-up


family and pop stars who benefit from his in side knowledge though; the likeable landlord has a tip for Advertiser and Times readers as well: “Swan at Whalley, York, October 8th . . . . ” you heard it here first — straight from the horse owner’s mouth. !


I t ’s not ju s t his C a l f numbers down at Clitheroe mart


caused £120 worth of damage.


TH ERE was a small en try of calves a t Tuesday’s Clitheroe


A uction'Mart sale, which was pro b ab ly d ue to th e tim e of


year. ■ T h e in te rv e n t io n p r ic e of ' ' . .. ‘ ,


calves is falling tomorrow and so this was reflected in the price of seven 20-day-old d airy b reed bulla, th e m a jo r ity of which were £76 with the rearing calves


selling for several pounds more. There was another, good entry


.ag a in: F r ie s ia n b u lls , which have been making ground stead­


ily, suffered most. There was a higher propor-


of cattle a t Monday’s sale, but w ith all th e re c e n t publicity things are becoming a struggle


tion of bigger steers on offer, but with the lack of intervention


DUl> WU.I1 t l 'c mun


105p was the top call. Continen­ ta l h e ife rs saw an inc reased av e ra g e , th a n k s mainly to a packet of well-finished smaller types, though the plainer sorts were harder to place. ■ Continental bulls: Light made


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£99.50 (average £95.88), overall to £104.50 (average £95.31). Native steers: Medium made


______ „ „„„u week. There was a larger pro


to £93.50 (a v e ra g e ,£90.82), h e a v y to £100.50 (a v e r a g e £ 8 5 .3 2 ) , o v e r a l l to £100.50


(average £87.15). Continental heifers: L ig h t


to £108.50 (average £108.16), medium to - £97.50 (a v e ra g e £ 9 6 .4 9 ) , o v e r a l l to £108.50


(average £103.50). Native bulls: Light made to


£89.50 (average £87.05), overall to £89.50 (average £87.05). C o n t in e n ta l s te e r s : L ig h t m a d e to £ 1 0 4 .5 0 ( a v e r a g e


£98.57), medium to £102.50 (a v e r a g e £9 4 .4 9 ) , h e a v y to


made to £91.50 (average £86.78), medium to £108.50 (av e ra g e £ 9 2 .9 9 ) , h e a v y to £ 9 6 .5 0 (av e ra g e £93.49), o v e ra l l to £108.50 (average £92.38).


Native heifers: Light made to


£84.50 (average £81.43), overall to £84.50 (average £81.43). There was an increased num­


b e r o f p r im e lam b s , b u t a slightly different tra d e to la st


__________ (av e rag f o v e ra l l to £117.57


£105.01). There was a slightly higher


en try of ewes than la s t week, with a top price of £63.50 (twice) both for a pen full of big Texel


eWEwes made to £63.50 (average £34.84); rams to £59 (average £37.75).


Invitation to all ages


interested in


volunteering RIBCHESTER will play host for just one day to the Ribble Valley Volunteer Bureau, which is usually based in Clitheroe.


which refreshments will be provided, will be held next Thursday in St Wilfrid’s Hall between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.


A drop-in session, at


'or who is already a volun­ teer, is invited to stop by.


Anyone interested in taking up voluntary work,


the British Trust for Con­ versation Volunteers and


Representatives from


the Community Alcohol Service will be present to detail their community work. There will also be opportunities to collect information on other charities and support groups, which need volun­ teers to work locally.


Chris Sivers, “We are coming to Ribchester to point people, who might like to try voluntary work, in the right direction.


Said bureau organiser,


ties to work wi th the elderly and the young. Depending on the organi­ sation, many of which are desperate for help, train­ ing may be given so we would love to meet anyone


“There are opportuni­ with spare time.”


week. There was a larger pro-1 portion of half-bred and homed lambs forward with many sold


for barely lOOp/kg. L ig h t m a d e to £ 1 1 2 .5 0 !


(average £103.59), standard to £117.5 7 ( a v e r a g e £107.2 4) , medium to £112.50 (av e ra g e


CYCLIST Mr Ian Dug- dale, who was injured in a collision with a car near Gisbum Auction Mart on the A59, is now out of the Intensive care unit at Royal Preston Hospital.


Cyclist out of intensive care


Stopper Lane, Rimington, is making good progress from head injuries and bruising with his doc tors. Manning to transfer, him . to Burnley General Hospital. ,


Mr Dugdale (39), of


dale had been on his way to a friend’s house, when the accident happened a week last Sunday.


A keen cyclist, Mr Dug­


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I I


I l I


D A Y T R IP S


1 9 9 7 / 9 $ OCTOBER


11th 18th 20th 25th


Jersey by Air, 8 days....................£279


Sorrento, 9 days............................2299 Highland Railways, 6 days.......... £209 Boyzone, Manchester................£26.50 NOVEMBER


Portugal, 8 d ays ............................2229 Best of the West End, 3 days...£89.99


Dublin Christmas Shopping, 3 days......................


15th 16th 19th


£99.95


Belgian Chocolates & Lace, 2 days£49 Scotland Scenic Railways, 5 days£159 Loch Lomond, 2 days.....................£45


22nd Germany’s Christmas Markets, .4 days..................................... -


23rd 23rd 24th 28th 29th 29th 29th 30th


..£79


22nd Turkey & Tinsel in Scotland, 4 days......................................... £99.95 Cyprus/Egypt/Holy Land, 8 days .£469


Knitting & Stitching Show.........£18.50 Middle East Cruise, 12 days.......£659 Antiques Weekend, 3 days............ £79 Meadowhall Shopping........... ........£10 Bath & Clarks Village, 2 days ...£59.99 BBC Good Food Show...................£21 London Shopping, 2 days.........£49.99 DECEMBER


Paris Extravaganza, 3 days...........£79 Lincoln Shopper................


£1° Cite Europe Calais Shopping,


2 d a y s ............................................................ - ^ Clothes Show..................................


Dublin’s Christmas Shopper, „ . „


11th 13th 16th 24th 27th


29th 30th


31st


14th 15th 15th


2 d a ys -;......................


£39.50 £30


Daniel O’Donnell, 2 days................£99 Holland’s Markets........................... 295 Christmas in Scotland, 4 days Disneyland Christmas Magic,


3 days...................................... New Year in Paris, 3 days.....


New Year in the Rhine Valley,


3 days.................................... . New Year in London’s West End,


2 days............................................ JANUARY — 1998


Cyprus, 22 days .................


Torvill & Dean..................... Bowling Holiday, 5 days....


..£209


£95/£69 .....£125


£89 £139


.... £529 ..£27.50 .....£119


1998 PROGRAMME AVAILABLE NOW


LINCOLN SHOPPER December 6th — £10


Join us for the magnificent Christmas


Market in the heart o f medieval Lincoln on this value for money shopping


excursion. Transport by luxury coach, shopping at Lincoln's markets.


m e a d o w h a l l November 29th — £10


Over 271 shops and stores all under one roof in Sheffield’s Meadowhall, recently


voted the country’s number one shopping centre. Transport by luxury coach, book o f shopping discount vouchers.


Shopping galore, stars and celebrities, catwalk shows, make overs, hot new bands, Radio One, and o f course the Clothes Show presenters. Includes transport to NEC Birmingham,


CLOTHES SHOW LIVE December 7th — £35


admission to show and a catwalk show.


BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW November 29 th — £21


Be among the first to see what w e ’ll be eating, drinking and cooking during


1998. See demonstrations by famous TV chefs and taste wines and food from around the world.


Includes luxury transport and admission to the Good Food Show.


HOLLAND’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS


December 16th, 4 days, £69.50


Each year the pretty town of


Valkenburg is transformed into a Yuletide paradise.The Christmas market is housed in the spectacular


limestone caves which are decorated and lit with candles creating a


wonderfully festive atmosphere. For some unusual gifts or duty free


goodies, this is a super opportunity to get away from it all, and get in some last minute shopping at an incredible price.


Includes return transport by private coach, channel crossings,


accommodation for three nights, breakfasts, visits to Valkenburg and Bruges plus a visit to a Hypermarket


ALGARVE ALL INCLUSIVE


March 1st, 8 days, £459


All inclusive means exactly what it says. Breakfast, lunch, evening meals each day of your stay, local beers, wines,


spirits and soft drinks served all day are all included in the great holiday price.


The holiday is based in the resort of Vilamoura - a popular resort with long


sandy beaches, a casino and plenty of ■ bars. .


The Island boasts a great winter sun record -


this is the perfect opportunity


for a relaxing late winter break at an all . ; inclusive price.


Convenient flights are from Manchester, hotel/airport transfers are included,


accommodation is at the 4 star Vila Gale Marina Hotel, entertainment is included as is use of the hotel’s gym, indoor and outdoor pools, etc.


12 DAY CRUISE


THE DEEP MIDDLE EAST


N o v e m b e r 2 4 t h , 1 2 d a y s — ■ F r o m £ 6 5 9


Enjoy all the comforts of home and more aboard the Melody, her facilities include fitness and health club, cinema, casino, spacious restaurant, disco, library and two pools. Ports of call include Port Said, Ashdod, Heraklion


and Capri.


All the weir appointed cabins have en- suite facilities, and meals throughout your voyage are included. Why not treat yourself to some winter sun and with savings of over £140 on the brochure price, this is a super break. The price includes flights from Manchester airport and jsl. full use of all facilities while on board the« Melody. ■


DANIEL O’DONNELL December 13th, 2 days, £99


Join us on this two-day break to see Daniel O’Donnell at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL in London, and enjoy a super weekend in the capital.


A visit to central London for shopping in Oxford and Regent Street, and a visit to beautiful Oxford.


Add this to the highlight of the weekend Daniel O’Donnell in concert and you have a weekend to remember.


Accommodation is at the Quality Clock Hotel,Welwyn Garden City.


Transport is included, bed and full English breakfast for one night, ticket for the show and free time for shopping.______________


THE DUBL! ' f i f e *


ECTION A FANTASTIC 2-DAY BREAK Staying a t th e Marine Hotel, Llandudno.


lo in u s for this fantastic two-day break to North Wales and Ireland, the 'Emerald Isle’ and sample the very bes t in warm Celtic hospitality and rich tradition. Firstly, Llandudno, the elegant Victorian seaside resort set o n a curving bay against a b ackdrop o f the Snowdonia Mountains, then Dublin, I re lan d s enchanting capital city w he re th e attractions are endless and the


welcome guaranteed to b e a warm one! m a t ’s Included: • Luxury R e t ^ C ^ h f r S ^ O n e


Uandudno • All rooms with private facilities • Included three course dmn


trip to Dublin aboard Stena’s new high speed service (Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire) •Approximately 3 1/2 hours in Dublin._____________ _____________ _____


Day D y


STITCHING SHOW Harrogate, November 23rd, £18.50


KNITTING &


Over 175 exhibitors, offering everything for enthusiasts o f embroidery: lacemaking, home furnishings, knitting, dress taking and any craft involving a needle or a pm. You will find new products on show, as well as those h hard to find items not usually available in the shops.


Price includes return transport by executive coach,


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