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Musical to premier at Stonyhurst


THE stupendous production of an environmental musical costing over


£50.000 is to receive its world premiere in the Ribble Valley.


Arctic Song, a story about the threa­


tened extinction o f arctic animals, receives its first performance at the Centenaries Theatre at Stonyhurst College tomorrow and runs for two ■weeks. The former Moody Blues lead singer


and Wings guitarist, Denny Laine — who now lives and works in the Ribble Valley — has co-written the musical with a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Christopher Hill. Mr Hill made a solo journey around


the Arctic region, visiting seven coun­ tries,taking pictures and gathering research. Professional musicians will join a cast


of 25 pupils from St Mary’s Hall, at Stonyhurst, and from Westholme Mid­ dle School, at Blackburn. More than


Bridge


winners WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club were: N/S,


Mrs J. Martindale and Mr J. Higson with Mr and Mrs R. Atkinson second; EAV, Mrs B. Tatton and Mr D. Mortimer with Mr I. Park and Mr B. Gua second.


On Wednesday, a dinner


was held at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington, to mark the 25th anniversary of the club’s formation. The 73 members who attended had a v e ry enjoyable evening.


The winners of the post­


dinner bridge were: N/S, Mr and Mrs E. Holden; E/W, Mr G. Capstick and Mr T. Watson.


On Thursday evening


the winners were: N/S, Mrs J. Martindale and Mr J. Higson with Mr and Mrs S. Green second; E/W, Col M. Jeffery and Mrs M. Phillips with Mrs I. Park and Mrs K. Higson second.


Lancashire Rural Action


for the Environment has organised the event for representatives from par­ ish councils, civic trusts, wildlife and countryside groups, women’s insti­ tutes, community groups and individuals. Inquiries about the con­


ference can be made on 01772 717461 or 01772] 906547.


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ord and an experienced and dedicated staff.


very confident m


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of the school will continue to develop its life and achievement in the short and long-term future.” Mr Ronnan said that


partnership of governors, — staff, parents and friends.


. wh0se


ing competition, those not taking part being given a


| first aid demonstration. The re su lts fo r the


| evening were: breeding ewes, senior, 1, R. Berry; 2, P.Holt; 3, E. Whitwell. Intermediate, 1, H. Mont­ gomery; 2, G. Whitwell; 3, M. Burnop. Junior, 1, M. W h itw e l l , jo in t 2, S. B r ig g s , J. Wh itw ell . Butchers’ lambs, senior, 1,


| R. Berry; 2, E. Whitwell; 3, P. Holt. Intermediate, 1, H. Montgomery; 2, G.


ering sending their chil­ dren to a school at pres­ ent, then they could not choose a finer school than | Whalley as it now stands, and I am speaking as a se third <


commences her education'


there in September, irre­ spective of. whether there are six classes or seven. “The school has a great


there were many things to resolve before any firm decision could be taken, adding: “ It is vital in any


' scheme of this nature that personal confidences are


always maintained.” He continued: “ It is far


to o e a r ly to a s s e s s whether the scheme will get off the ground but in any e v en t th e re has c le a r ly b e en a huge groundswell of support for Linda Roberts and her staff, and parents feel


most strongly that the present teachers are first- class and that this financial problem is most certainly


on e th a t th e y h av e inherited and not caused. “ I f anyone is consid-


MEMBERS o f Clitheroe Probus Club were given a humorous and educational


talk entitled “What do we e x p e c t f r o m a photograph?”


T h e s p e a k e r , who


Wished to remain anony­ mous, said that most peo­ ple today had a camera and went about taking pic­


tures of anything that took their fancy, but did not know the correct way to go about it. He empha- sised that he had filled


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future to look forward to and the parents have some great fund-raising ideas that will be most enjoyable to participate in and which will, eventually, bring the | financial benefits that ulti- mately improve the chil­ dren’s chances of a fair and decent education.


“ I am personally con­


vinced that the present financial difficulties are only short-term. It is a


Whitwell; 3, M. Burnop. Juniors, 1, P.Bristol; 2, S.


Bristol; 3, D. Whitwell.


100 costumes have been designed for the Ribble Valley performances and rehearsals have been ongoing for six


months. Producer John Ashworth, of Whal-


ley, calls it a spectacular, colourful and fresh new musical, which he hopes to take to London and on to the United States as a professional production. The two schools became involved


after Mr Ashworth’s son, Ben (11), who attends St Mary’s Hall, told his teach­ ers of the musical and they agreed to


attempt it. The theatre’s Artistic Director,


Mary Jones, has helped to reshape the auditorium to incorporate the video footage and stills photography which will (pve the audience the impression of


being in the Arctic. Anyone interested in attending the


performances, which start at 7-30 p.m., should contact Mary Jones at the theatre on 01254 8260G3.


THREE Ribble Valley churches which belong to the Diocese of Bradford


Churches join forces The service will be led


by the Rev. David Mewis, o f Grindleton, and the


will join forces on Sunday, when th e ir combined


choirs will sing Evensong at 6-30 p.m. at the Church o f S t A m b r o s e , in Grindleton.


The Grindleton choir


will be joined by those of St Andrew, Slaidbum, and St Helen, Waddington.


choirs will be conducted by Mrs Jean Hartley, a mem­ ber of the Bradford Dioce­ san Music Committee, which is organised by the Royal School of Church


Music. The organist will be Mr


Eric Cole and a collection will be taken for Christian


Aid. The marriage


HAWTHORN-STANLEY marriage has taken place at King’s Centre, Clith-


h- eroe, of Miss Suzanne Nicola Stanley and Mr John


^The'bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Stan­ ley, of Clitheroe. Her bridegroom is the son of Mrs B. Hawthorn, of Earby, and the late Mr J. Hawthorn. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a


white Shantung princess-line gown with a lace-beaded bodice. She carried a bouquet of white longiflora lilies,


roses and selected pink flowers. She was attended by Mrs Helen .Oliver and Miss


Samantha Hill, who wore long dresses m burgundy silk and carried flowers which matched the bride s.


Pages were the bridegroom’s sons, Shaun Cunlitie- Brown and James Hawthorn.


Best man was Mr Steve Van Der Zwaan, and ,


groomsmen were the bridegroom’s nephew, Mr K. Baldwin, and the bride’s brother, Mr L. Stanley. After the ceremony, which was conducted by Mr


Brian Clark, a reception was held at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. After a honeymoon in the Lake District,


the couple are to live in Earby. Photographer: Pye’s of Clitheroe.


YFC stock judging


O v e ra l l r e su l ts fo r annual stock judging were: senior, 1, R. Berry; 2, E. Whitwell; 3, P. Holt. Intermediate, 1, H. Mont-


fomery; 2, G. Whitwell; 3, I. Burnop. Junior, 1, P.


Bristol; 2, M. Whitwell; 3, D. Whitwell. Sheep trophy results, 1, H. Montgom­ ery; joint 2, R. Berry, P


Holt. A vote o f thanks was


proposed by R. Berry and seconded by J. Whitwell. Next week’s meeting is a farm walk at Swindon Manor Farm; near Helli-


field. Members should meet at the Health Centre1


car park at 7 p.m. Clitheroe auction prices


YOUNG Continental bulls made to £108.50 at Clitheroe Auction


made to £100.50 (£78.03), heavy to £89.50 (£ 7 8 .0 5 ) , iov e ral l to £100.50 (£78.41). Light hoggs made to 113.79.


, L ig h t C o n t in e n t a l s t e e r s m a d e t o £ 8 4 .5 0 , m ed ium to £94.50, heavy to £84.50, overall £94.50 (£ 8 7 .8 3 ) . L igh t nativ e steers made to £68.50, medium to £75.50 (£ 7 1 .0 1 ) , o v e ra l l to £75.50 (£70.38).


, , Medium Continental h e i fe rs


s ta n d a rd t o 113 .24 (1 0 0 .0 0 ) , m e d ium t o 8 2 .5 0 , h e a v y to 100.00 (9 6 .4 3 ) , o v e rw e ig h t to 104.55 (86.67), overall to 113.79 (95.66).


„ L igh t lambs made to 155.41


(1 4 0 .2 7 ) , s ta n d a rd t o 150.00 (144.02), medium to 111.54, and overall to 155.41 (140.98). Ew e s made to £70.00 (£48.31) and rams to £74.50 (£65.60).


The accident occurred


near the Park Gate Inn at 8-05 p.m. on Friday. It involved a Ford Mondeo travelling towards Preston and being driven by a 36- year-old man from Wilp- shire, and a Vauxhall C a v a l ie r t r a v e l l in g


Injured man in helicopter dash


towards Clitheroe with


two soldiers on board. It took fire-fighters 50 ■


minutes to cut one of the soldiers free from the wreckage of the car and the helicopter, which had been waiting on waste land opposite the pub, flew the injured man to the Royal Preston Hospital. He is suffering from leg


and hip injuries. The second soldier and the man from Wilpshire were taken to Blackburn Royal Infir­ mary, both suffering from leg injuries. Police would not release


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Point-to-point proves a with mint ers


SUCCCSS W H O p U IU C I fc


A FAVOURITE, racing event on the Ribble Valley calendar was a big hit with the punters.


Thousands o f people, atmosphere.


from all over the region, packed into a few fields in Gisburn for the annual Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt point-to-point, on


Saturday. Marquees for specially-


invited guests and hun­ dreds of car-boot picnics and barbecues gave the e v e n t a f e s t i v a l


Colour on the cards .


COLOUR and style analy­ sis were on the agenda when Mr Cliff Bashforth gave a. talk to Clitheroe Lady Farmers. The venue was Newton


Village Hall and members o f other branches and friends were invited to attend the annual open


evening. Mr Bashforth, from


“ Colour Me Beautiful,” was introduced by Mrs Elizabeth Robinson, presi­ dent of the host branch. His talk, with slides,


covered colour and style and he took samples of make-up to the meeting. A draw was held with


plants as prizes and a buf­ fet supper was served by


members. Mrs Robinson’s church


service was held at Gis- bum Parish Church at the end of April and conducted


by the Rev. Gill Hall. The collection of £127 was don­ ated to the church.


; Supper was served in


Gisburn Festival Hall. The next meeting will


be at the Craven Heifer Hotel, Chaigley, when the speaker will be Mr Chris Andrews.


Hunt chairman MrChris-


topher Hindley said that this year’s event was a remarkable success. He added: “ It is probably the best point-to-point I have been involved in during my time with the hunt.”


Six steelechase races


were strongly contended during the afternoon, with entrants coming from throughout the whole of the north o f England, though Mr Hindley could only point to one local success.


He said: “The favourites


took a hammering so the bookies probably came off all right. But in the Hunt Cup, Josh Saville, of Gis­ burn, rode Syrus P-Turn-| table,to victory.”


The p o in t - t o -p o in d


event, which has been held in Gisburn for the past decade, since its move from Sawley, is the Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt’s way of saying thank you to the farmers of the area for their support during the|


year. They are offered free


year. The hunt, through its


se c re tary , Mr Trevor Lakin, e xp re s sed his thanks to all those who helped. He said: “ The


sponsors, Abbey Hospir tals, the owners o f the Westby Hall Farm venue, Mr and Mrs Townson, and the clerk of the course, Mr Tom Bannister, are just a few of those I would like to thank for making the event such a success.”


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can alter that position Distrjct Rabbit Club’ s now. I am looking towards g p r jng Show, held on


the future and it is hoped Sunday, that all parents will have a v e ry


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improved tremendously from the time when he started but, unless the photographer took proper


care in getting the subject right, he or she would not get a satisfactory picture. He said that light was another important factor. On being asked about


the price of cameras, the speaker said that it was


possible to pay as much as £22,000 for a top-class


model but, unless it was used properly, the photog­


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The speaker said that proposed by Mr. Alan t o d a y ’ s cam e ras had Heywood.


A CAR which was secure and alarmed was stolen from Clitheroe Auction


Stolen car number G321 CRE, was


stolen from the mart, on Lincoln Way, between 5 an d 6-45 p ; m. la s t


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Wednesday. It is valued at £4,500.


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At the forge A most informative and


entertaining evening was spent at the new Down- ham Forge, Lower Hall Barn, when blacksmith Mr Steve Marshall demon­ strated his art and skill to 20 members of Downham and Twiston Gardening


Club and friends. Interspersed with anec­


dotes, he showed everyone how to form oak leaves decorated with acorns


from mild steel. All the dif fe ren t stages were explained and samples


were passed round to illus­ trate.


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created a poker with an owl handle, which he don­ ated to the raffle. There was an opportunity to see other examples of Mr Mar­


shall’s work. The time passed very


quickly and it was soon time for a pie and peas supper at the post office, followed by a quiz and raf-


fl©» Quiz winners were Mrs


u Aspinall and Mrs S. Walmsley. Raffle prize­ winners were Audrey Driver, Daphne Porter,


Clitheroe. The next meeting will


be a visit to John Hall’s garden in Barley and


members are asked to meet at Downham car park at 7-15 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th, to travel in cars.


BARROW Fund boost The funds for a commu-


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It was a very sunny day


Winners At the whist and domino


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when members of Wad­ dington Leisure Club met to hear the guest speaker, local policeman Inspector Les Martin, who gave a talk about his life before arriving at his post in Clitheroe. He went on to talk about how plans were in the pipeline to make the police more accessible to the public than they have been for some time, espe­ cially in the villag es, where it is hoped a room may be made available to use as a surgery about once a month by village


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Imer nresident. the late Mr Harry Whittaker, and 220 rabbits were shown.


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Foxwood Stud, of Wins­ low; the best Rex, shown by Mr and Mrs Roberts, of North Wale,


T.nml win Local winners were:


Mick Hodges, Clitheroe, (Best under five-month Red Eye Dwarf); Stephen and Dennis Frankland, Clitheroe (Best Tan in show); Brown Moor Stud, Whalley (Best under five- month Blue Beveran); Linda Howarth, Whalley (Best New Zealand White) and Kevin Chew, Clith­ eroe (First Steel Dutch).


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