.
i,
...... .............
- 1
Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Good news for vicar and his flock
THE vicar of a rural Ribble Valley commu nity has been granted permission to build a small sheep pen in the rectory garden, despite p a ris h c o u n c i l
reservations. Ribble Valley Borough
Council’s Planning and Development Committee approved the application for the erection of a sheep pen at the Rectory, Sawley Road, Grindleton, for the Rev. David Mewis, subject to two conditions.
benefit of Mr Mewis only and not for the benefit of the land or any
Permission should be for the
(expressed reservations about the application for an agricultural bunding within a domestic curti-
o th e r person or persons, whether or not they had an interest in the land, and that the building and any ancillary works and s tru c tu re s should be removed on or before April 24th, 2000, and the site restored to its former condition, unless the per mission was renewed. The p a r ish council had
lage and with regard to the per manent nature of the proposed construction.
family had kept sheep for three years and currently has four cross-bred sheep, which are kept in a field at the side of the Rec tory and effectively keep the grass down. The sheep pen would enable the animals to be penned in during lambing.
Mr Mewis explained that his Castle Cement workers help VIP charity
Nicer aspect after path diversion
DIVERTING a footpath could lead to walkers enjoying a nicer aspect.
That was the view of Ribble Valley Borough
Council’s countryside officer about the diversion of footpath No. 30 at Bolton-by-Bowland.
P lanning and Devel opment Committee heard that the diversion order had been initiated by Lan cashire County Council’s Surveyor’s Department with the agreement of the landowner, Bolton Park Estate.
Members of the council’s
of Skirden Beck, the course of the water had changed on previous occa sions and it was thought
At the original crossing
that it may do so again, undermining the founda-
t i o n s o f a n y new footbridge.
bridge had been identified and a diversion was required.
Still few places on course for pressed flowers
THERE are still a few places on Myerscough Col lege’s one-day pressed flower and straw-work
course, which introduces technique and design for pictures and cards, runs on May I6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
courses. The pressed flower
■
which includes straw-plait ing and weaving, corn dol lies and marquetry, runs
on June 6th and 13th, also from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information is
A site for a new foot
FENTON — BERRY
A couple who are to live in Gisburn began married life with a wedding at the B lack sm ith ’s F orge ,
Gretna Green. The bride, a secretary
at Gissing and Lonsdale Ltd, Barnoldswick, was Miss Sharon Elaine Berry, the daughter of Mr Keith Berry and Mrs Shirley Hanson, of Barnoldswick. The bridegroom, a dry
METROPOLITAN flit C
OPAYMN
FREE LAW CLINIC BIB
B i r c h a l l B l a c k b u r n Solicitors
us on Whalley 822247 or simp ly call in fo r a free interview at the L AW CLINIC a n y Tuesday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
39 KING STREET, WHALLEY
ceramic wall and floor files
A wide range of n life
For advice on marriage, housing, debts, wills, in ju ry or a n y other problems, contact
Quarry, Terracotta, Mosaic and Designer Tiles available <
stone waller, was Mr Lee Fenton, the son of Mrs Sylvia Fenton, of Gisburn, and the late Mr Leslie Fenton. Given away by, her
©
father, the bride wore an ivory-coloured off-the- shoulder gown made by the bridegroom’s mother, which featured a lace and diamante bodice. She car
ried a trailing bouquet of maroon and ivory roses. The bridesmaids were
Miss Olivia Twigg and Miss Katie Berry, who
wore dresses also made by the bridegroom’s brother, featuring a maroon ,ard ivory floral print, maroon sashes and pallet shoes. They wore toning. floral headbands and carried baskets of flowers to match the bride’s bouquet. All the floral arrange
ments were made by the bride’s sister-in-law. The dame of honour was
Mrs Kirsten Wright. Best man was Mr John
Lund and the pageboy was Master Adam Twigg. The ceremony was car
Gisburn. Photograph: A. Stubbs.
ried out by the Rev. E. Bristow, and a reception followed at the Gretna Hall Hotel. The couple later left for a honeymoon in Majorca and are to live in T rav e l le rs Court,
The straw-work course, Chemists’ rota
TODAY and tomorrow Heyes Chemists, of Boots Chemist, will be open until
6-30 p.m. P e te r Buckley Ltd,
available from Myer scough College’s Adult
Education Department on 01995 R40G11.
Railway View Road: Sun day noon to 1 p.m. Mon day to Thursday until 6-30
CLITHEROE WALL & FLOOR 116 - 118 BAWDLANDS, CLITHEROE
TEL: 01200 428067 MOBILE: 0973 399=42
May we help you with your Mobility and Disability needs.
Millercare
W e h a v e a v e r y e x t e n s i v e d i s p la y of:-
MOTORISED SCOOTERS & SHOPPERS POWERED WHEEL
EMPLOYEES at Castle Cement have raised £300 for the charity VIP (Visually Impaired People), which provides guide dogs for the blind.
from a social evening, which featured a disco, a band and a raffle. Former employees Mr
They raised the money
Chris Tattersall and Mr Brian Beniston accepted a cheque on behalf of
A FORMER Methodist chapel is to take on a new
commercial role. The Emporium is to be housed in the old Methodist Chapel in
Moor Lane and, from the end of this month, will become a special is t antiques and interior design
centre.The store, which will have 35 separate units selling goods connected
with the antique trade or quality interior design industry, is to open seven days a week. It will also house a
Owner and developer Mr James Warburton calls the concept a brand-
VIP.The two, who are v isu a l ly im p a ired , received their guide dogs, Fable and Farley, through the charity. Pictured,, from the left, are Mr Ian Johnson,
New life for former chapel
new shopping experience. He says it is a first for the Ribble Valley, although it has been tried and tested in many
bigger towns and cities. Mr Warburton (32), who has been
running an art gallery in Waddington for the past 18 months, said the ,oppor-> tuhity to start the business was one that he could not miss. He said: “When the Methodist Chapel came on the mar ket, I realised its potential and bought
the building immediately.” Mr Warburton will also manage the
new complex and he says the units will be rented by specialist retailers who will sell their own stock.
17th, though an official opening is planned for May 24th.
The store opens to the public on May
Mr Brian Beniston (with Farley), Mr Bruce Pol lard, Mr Bernard Stan ley (presenting the che
______
I help you and offer a fu ll • ------------ I advisory serv/ce and our • CHAIRS
I Our staff are here to
que). Mr. John Ridgway, Mr ChrisTattersalKwith Fable), and Miss Susan Ormand.
Duncan McKno VISITING YOU
DAYTIME or EVENING AT HOME OR OFFICE
CHAIRS ADJUSTABLE BEDS AND
| Carha p p y to wi/t you * MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS • HOISTS • BATHROOM AND
^ACCHINSTON audit
k . OSmOTWSTlE/ , . ... - . BUOBURHl (5 'PlKBfcB kliman ROM),
KITCHEN AIDS • STAIR LIFTS
E a sy A c c e s s for Disabled S e r v ic e & Repairs Em e rg en c y Call Out
Free Parking. PADDOCK M ILL CENTRE
Moscow Mill Street, OswaldtwistleTel: 01254 233426 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9.30am-1pm
; M » .U $
' L !ri S&.:
''T\*
^ ‘or’BN^^- r STOCK MODELS T
Trn
Imahogany, oak and yew finishes Hi-Fi,
V Cabinets, Stackers in Oak, Yew & Mahogany Finishes
r S E E F O R PACKAGE, WHATEVER YOU REQUIRE..
y o u r s e l f SUREFRAME OFFERS A COMPLETE
REPUTATIO N is « s prec io u s a s y o u . h o m e
EVEN HE CAN 'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE!
Tw O O D ^RW N ^ F I^ S I^ ^T O
CHOOSE.FROM-
I ^ eerfwme- W A LN U T/W H IT E. EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORS IN EAST LANCS FABRICATOR
- ^ a a a a r “ ■“
D o n a t io n in m em o ry of J e s s ie
A GESTURE in memory of a former workmate esulted in a donation of
£503 to the Chr istie Hospital.
M an u fa c tu r in g Co., Lowergate, Clitheroe, were devastated when one of their colleagues, Jessie Riley, died last year.
Employees of Lappet
at the Manchester hospital for six months and her friends and workmates
She had been a patient
decided to organise a char ity football match at Roe- field in her memory.
WINDOWS LTD 1
— ------ . i/mmtc OXFORD STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCS, BBS 1QX OXFORD WOR . ^ etj 9.5 Lafe NightTburs/Fri V,-6.30 Sat 8-2.30 ■
OPEN Mon
sented to hospital repre sentative Jacky Plant and are to be divided equally between lung cance research and patient amenities. Jacky Plant is pictured
The proceeds were pre
Dale passing| through on charity run
A SALES advisor for I BT will be pounding the roads of the Ribble Valley as part of a marathon run for| charity.
Clarke (29) will be passing through Gisburn and Clitheroe ,on his 271-mile, 14-day challenge to raise money for the children’s charity Childline.
Burnley-born Dalel
BENGLIS LEATHER C R AE SUITES SAE £££C’S
UY UTRECT F R O M U S FATOY MD
is running from Glasgow to W a r r in g to n , has
The former soldier, who I
already raised £5,000 for| the charity.
seen running through the area this weekend, so keep | an eye out for him!
He is expected to be
receiving the money from Lappet employee Ann Price, watched by some of those who took part in the football match and the referee (CAT 8765).
on 0345 262624, will pledge some financial support tor | jthe charity.
good to talk”, he would appreciate just a wave. A call to the BT press office,
Although Dale says “It’s I
'If. C r e d it IV Finance
Interest Free eaL er Settee & 2 Chirs V th a B U R N S ID E Weir Street (Off Darwen Street}, Blackburn. Tel: 01254 680300
Access O P E N : M o n - S a t 9 .0 0 a m - 5 .0 0 p m | rj/j-f.\ C L O S E D T h u r s d a y a n d S u n d a y I j jM f f l
f r e e C A R 1 P A R K N E X T T O IV I11 —1— Urrnt*.l dtiHtit UiOkr'i. Wiillen Ortnilt on Brqueil
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57
