10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July 10th, 1997


Spectacular escape star attraction at village’s popular summer event


NERVES were on edge on Sunday afternoon at the summer spectacular in Grindleton when escapologist Mr J. C. Diamond attempted what was billed as “the impossible”.


He was chained with 30 feet of


chain, padlocked, tied in a sack and placed in a coffin-shaped .


box, which was also secured. His aim was to escape in seconds before the box exploded. He succeeded — to the cheers of the


crowds. The Rev. David Mewis joked: “The


his finger getting out of the box. The St John Ambulance team took great


only problem he had was when he cut


delight in bandaging it up.” As part of his act Mr Diamond rode


round the school playground wearing


a blindfold and successfully avoiding people and obstacles.


St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. Entertainment took place all over the village, with children’s painting in the


The whole event was organised by


church, and puppet shows, morris dancing and face painting in the school playground and the rectory grounds.


Nearly £2,000 was raised from the


day, which will go to help pay for the refurbishment and extension of /


turn-out, and I would like to thank everyone who helped out, from the village organisations from Grindleton and Bolton-by-Bowland who manned stalls to the pupils from Bowland High School who ran the carpark for us. Even the weather was lovely!”


C. Diamond preparing for his performance. (CAT ,10655)


Pictured (right) is escapologist Mr J.


face painting at the summer spectacu­ lar, (CAT 10654)


And (below) youngsters queue for


TV Master Chef Maureen tells of experiences


“MY experiences as a Master Chef contes­ tant” was the title of a talk given to the Clith­ eroe Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild by. Mrs


1993 North-West “cook off” at Altrincham and although unsuccessful was encouraged to try again in 1994 — when she was one of three contestants cho­ sen for the North-West area.


Maureen Bowe. Mrs Bowe was in the


ing on television she was filmed showing her other interests — helping in her daughter’s fish and chip shop, a teaching and ex c ercise c la s s , and demonstrating quilting in an old folk’s home. For the competition,


As well as actually cook­


which she did not win, one of her dishes was Chinese- styie duck with spring


rolls. Alter her talk, Mrs


Bowe showed how she made the rolls and cooked them in an electric wok. Mrs Mary Christy, vice-


chairman, presided in the absence of Mrs Evelyn Spain. Mrs Dorothy P thanked Mrs Bowe on behalf of the members, and Mrs Doris Yates read the minutes and the finan­ cial statement on behalf of the treasurer. ■ . v Mrs Christy gave


report on the annual meet­


ing, and the results of the votes motions on subjects including disabled rights, euthanasia, land access and alcopops. The meeting closed with a welcome cup of tea; and biscuits.


Grindleton CE Aided School. Mr Mewis said: “We had a wonderful


Carers set out to help


poorly girl HOME carers are set­ ting off on a sponsored


walk to raise runds for little Pema Murray, a Clitheroe girl who suf­ fers from cerebral palsy — and they are hoping lots of folk will join them on their trek. ____ The walk, of about


will talk about the area through which they pass. Leaving the White Hart


Rotaract leader takes the reins


seven miles, promises to be a fascinating one, as it is being led by Mr Cohn Cooke, of Sabden, who


car park, Sabden, at 10-30 a.m. on September 28th,


the walkers can expect' to see some beautiful coun­ tryside and enjoy a break at a village pub en route where they can either buy lunch or tuck into their own picnic.


organised by Mrs Anita Whalley, of Sabden, a supervisor for the county council’s home care ser­ vice. She is hoping to see a bumper sum raised for young Pema, of Lime Street, for whom a fund­ raising campaign aims to finance a new kind of treatment at the North- West Hyperbaric Oxygen T r u s t a t S k e r to n , Lancaster.


The event is being


go on the walk, or to help, in any way at all, should contact me,” said Mrs Whalley, who can be reached on 01254 399843 or 01282 778472.


“Anyone who. wants to


THE latest fund-raising event for the Ribble Val­ ley Scanner Appeal is the launch of a Clitheroe com­ pany’s aroma therapy range. The event, Lee Carter’s


Scanner effort


Whitewell. Admission tickets cost


E’SPA range of products, is to be held on Wednes- d a y a t


t h e In n a t


£5 a. ticket, there are dis­ counts on treatments and special offers on products, as well as demonstrations. F u r th e r details and


tickets, can be obtained from the Lee. C a rter


H e a l th S tu d io , in Lowergate.


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Rotaract Club was installed at a special gat -


CaThpSRotaract Club’s aim is for y ^ n g people, aged 18 to 30 to get involved with social charity events to raiser money for°needy causes. Members meet every second and fourth Wednesday and are supported by the Rotary Clubs


and Ribblesdale.


president Mr Anthony, with his predecessoi, Mr Lewthwaite. (CAT 10481)


Our picture shows, from the left. , new Kotaracc ... ■


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Ambulance service has good record


THE Lancashire Ambu-. lance Service attended 98.4 per cent of emergency calls within the 19 minute time set down as the stan­ dard for rural services, and has won a commenda­ tion for doing so. .■ ■ All ambulance services


Service, Mr David; Hill, said: “This is a tremendous


achievement'by all our staff. I am particularly


are also required to reach, half their emergencies within eight'minutes of’ receiving the call and Lan­ cashire exceeded the stan­ dard by almost 24 per cent. The Chief Executive of Lancashire Ambulance


pleased with our perfor­ mance against'the i eight- minute standard. Getting help to patients in the first eight .minutes has been clinically proven to ; give patients the best chance of


making a full recovery.” Lancashire is the best­


■ North West against the eight minute standard and


performing service in the


only one service does bet­ ter in the whole country.


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II1997 PROGRAMME JULY


: 12th Diana Ross, Manchester............... , . . .£40 12th Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 2 days.......................................... .£79.95


13th British Grand Prix, Silverstone------ ...£109 19th Last Night at the Proms, 2 days — ....£89 19th Poland & The Tatra Mountains, 8 days .£179


I 22nd New York, 6 days......................... ...£399 25th Summer in Paris, 6 days ............. .. .£115 ; AUGUST


. 1st Walking for Softies, 3 days ............ .£99.95 : 8th Disneyland Paris, 3 days............... £99/£69 8th Edinburgh Tattoo & Highland Games, 4 days ...£179


8th Amsterdam, 4 days ................. .. .. .£139 15th Normandy, 4 days ....................... .. .£129 15th Legoland, 2 d ays......................... . . . .£69 17th Paris, 5 nights............................. ___£99 18th Highland Castles, 5 da ys ............. .. .£169


| 22nd Edinburgh Tattoo, 3 d a y s ............. .. .£119 1 22nd Paris, 4 days ............................... .. .£109 ; 23rd Wet Wet Wet, Sheffield ............... . . . .£43


- 28th U2 in concert, Leeds ................... ....£43 SEPTEMBER


1st Highland Magic, 6 d a y s ............... .. .£199 6th Best of the West End, 2 days ----- . .£89.90 12th Beauty and the Beast, 2 d a y s ------ ,.£99.50 13th Prague &The Czech Republic, 8 days .£179


! 16th Buckingham Palace, 2 days ........ . .£79.99 26th Malt Whisky Trail, 3 d a y s ............. .. .£115 OCTOBER


9th Bruges, 4 days............................. . . .£139 9th Lake Garda, 8 d a y s ..................... . . .£149 10th Paris, 4 d a y s .............................. .. .£119 11th Toronto & Niagara, 6 nights.......... .. .£399 11th Jersey, by Air, 8 days ................... . . .£279


20th Highland Railways, 6 days — . . . .. .£209 NOVEMBER


1st Pavarotti, Manchester ............... . . . .£66 1


• 5th Les Miserables, Manchester.......... . . . .£36 16th Scotland Scenic Railways, 6 days . .. .£209


WALKING FOR SOFTIES IN


THE WEST COUNTRY August I st, 3 days— £99.95


We think you will agree that this is an excellent way to discover some of the finest natural scenery in England, at a


leisurely pace. So put on your walking boots, load your camera, and join our expert guides in the West Country, the best way there is - on foot


The price of this holiday includes transport by private coach from the local area, accommodation for two nights with cooked breakfasts and evening


meals in our three star hotel in Ilfracombe, guided walks along the Devon coastline, the Heddon Valley and Barnstaple for the National Trust’s Arlington Court and the services of expert local guides.


CADBURY WORLD &


WEDGEWOOD September 3rd


(Double Chocolate S ample Week) Adults £18, Children £15.65


, For everyone who loves chocolate, a visit to Cadbury World is a trip to


paradise. It’s a fabulous family experience all about chocolate-full of sights, sounds, smells and of course taste. See chocolate being produced and packaged, discover the history of Cadbury and enter a wonderland for


children. There are also exclusive bargains in the factory shop! We will also pay a visit to Wedgewood and the factory shop, another opportunity for some bargain shopping.


The price of this super day out includes return transport and admission to both,attractions


WICK FERRY HOLIDAY PARC From ju s t - A d u l ts £59, Children £29* September Sth - 4 days Set on the banks of the beautiful River Stour at Christchurch near


Bournemouth, the resort is ideal for families and individuals alike, with on-site facilities including an outdoor pool and adventure playground, there really is something for everyone.There’s entertainment every


evening and the kids have automatic free entry to the “Too cool club”. The price of the holiday includes executive coaching from the local area, three nights self catering accommodation (half board option


available), fully equipped kitchens, full use of on-site facilities, inclusive entertainment programme, supervised children’s activities *Child price based on 2 adults sharing, under 2’s go free


MUNICH 0KT0BEHFEST & BEER FESTIVAL


September 21 st - 7 days £169


Dating back to the middle ages, the


Munich Beer Festival is one of the most colourful, spectacular and thoroughly


enjoyable annual events of the continental calendar. The huge beer tents seating


several thousand are erected each year by the seven local breweries and in each one ‘oompah bands’ create a fantastic carnival atmosphere.


The price of the holiday includes return


transport by luxury coach, ferry crossings, accommodation for 4 nights with


breakfasts in our Tyrolean resort, 2 visits to the Munich Beer Festival.


So don your lederhosen and join us!


October 27th - 5 days £ I 4 9


Jersey’s charm and magical appeal has charmed its visitors for many years, on an ; island where you are never more than 2 ^2


miles from the sea, sites of natural beauty are in abundance. Its climate is very mild,


making it a popular destination with British holiday makers. .


.


Includes transport by private coach from the local area, crossing from Poole by Fast


Sea Cat, accommodation in excellent quality hotels with evening meals and cooked breakfasts from a choice of menus throughout your stay.


There is also a Jersey holiday by air from Manchester, 8 days £279 -


October I Ith


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ibLY LAND <


£ 4 6 9 A, . - - i s * 2 Mediterranean, visiting Egypt and the Holy


Land, combined with a stay on the island o f , Cyprus, with a choice of hotels in the . ( resort of Limassol.The Cruise around the


Holy Land and Egypt is aboard the Princessa Marissa in cabins with private facilities, the ship offers all the facilities you would expect from a modern cruise ship and all shore excursions are included in the price


Includes flights from Manchester airport, hotel transfers, 3, nights cabin and full board


. , accommodation, 4 nights bed.and continental breakfast accommodation in . Limassol.


Christmas anb Beta §eat JBreafeg


Incredibly, we already have a large selection of breaks for the


festive period, including pre- Christmas shopping trips, Christmas and New Year holidays.


The prices range from £10 for our ever popular LINCOLN day trip, Christmas shopping in DUBLIN, our now famous CALAIS


Christmas Shopper, (2 days for £49), a fabulous Turkey & Tinsel


_ in JE R S E Y (5 days £159), Christmas in SCOTLAND New Year in PARIS and


a romantic New Year in the RHINE VAL LEY


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