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10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 15th, 1997


Wayne hoping that charity idea will be a real pushover


GET a set of wheels if you want to get ahead in a his­


tory-making event in Clitheroe in August. That’s the message from charity fuml-niiscr Wayne AspiR-ii. who has sot the wheels in motion for “The


Excellent results


for boys at festival


IN the Blackburn Festival of Music and Drama, boys


of St Mary’s Hall and Stonyhurst College gamed excellent awards.


achieved by the pupils all of whom are trained by Mrs Eileen Clews, of Waddington. The Ida Shaw School Trophy for Shakespeare was won by Philip Joseph and as Mi's Clews was herself trained at the Ida Shaw School, in Blackburn, she was espe­ cially delighted with the award and pleased that the tradition was being carried on.


Nine first places were


New post with independent care


service


Duologue: nine and under — 1 ami Festival Trophy, Timothy Hanley and Mwewa Kuluba; 2, .Jonathan Darlington and Barney Vines. 10-12— 1, and 1


R E S U L T S (St Mary’s Hall)


Trophy, Clive Burrows and Andrew Holden, 2jt, b raiieis Brinkley and Nicholas Hanson, Henry 'Russell-Blaekburn and


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Martin Johnson. 12-15 — 1, Michael Ingham and James


umte r _ l and Stirrup Trophy, Timothy Hanley, 8, Mwewa


Drew. Verse speaking: seven and


under — 2, Edward Thomson. 10-12 — i and Festival Trophy, Richard Binder; 2. Clive Bur­ rows; 8, Francis Brinkley.


Kaluba. Prepared prose: nine and


(Stonyhurst College)


Shakespeare open: 10 and oyer — 1 and Shaw School Trophy, Philip Joseph. Solo drama open: 10 and over


Joseph.


Wishart Trophy, Philip Joseph. Duologue finals: 1 and John


Shakespeare finals: 1 and . ,


— 1 and Greta Wilkinson Tro­ phy, Matthew Hitchen, 8, Philip


C L ITH ERO E man Geoff Holmes, a for­ m e r L a n c a s h i r e County Council Social Services officer, has been appointed to the management team of an independent care


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a l i t t l e e v e n t — b u t th e b ig g e s t p ram p u sh you’ve e v e r s e e n ,” h e promised. Wayne, a friend of little


“I t ’s not ju s t g oing to be . . . . I f e


leukaemia patient Zoe High, is hoping hundreds


of local folk will rally round to give the idea a big send-off. The route will take contestants to 20 mbs in Clitheroe, where ocal licensees have pro­


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B u m p e r s u m i s r a i s e d b y h o m e s


PATIENTS, Staff and friends of two local homes have raised a total of £1.700 for the Ribble Valley Super­


scan appeal. Its chairman, Mrs Mary


A W'f


Barnes, visited Roefield there and at


Nursing Home to thank e v e r y o n e


Beech G r o v e


which raised its money at a garden party, with a gofd award.' There was bronze for Beech Grove, which ran a sponsored slim and other events.


She presented Roefield, wen for their efforts. Rest Home # U , iillsri


the progress of the appeal a n d


Mrs Barnes explained the need for the scan­


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ner,and there was enter­ tainment from vocalist and electric organ player Mr B a s i l H u g h e s f rom


Blackburn. Our picture shows some


mised refreshments to help the pushers and the passengers on their way. There will be prizes for


f r i l l


the first, second and third past the finishing line at the Mangrove Hotel, in Whalley Road, where the five-year-old patient lives with her parents, Graham and Glynis High. “It’s not a race, more a


Busy year as parish council tackles


fun event, and competitors will be expected to wear fancy dress,” said Wayne (31), who has come up with the idea in response to a plea from the parents, via the Advertiser and Times, for more fund-rais­ ing activities for the Zoe High Appeal. “We need sets of wheels


service. Mr Holme (58), who is


married with three daugh­ ters, joins Accrington- based Springhill Home Care as policy and plan­ ning manager. The ven­ ture provides care for elderly and disabled in their own homes. He is a qualified social


A BUSY year in which the council had dealt with numerous matters was outlined by the chairman of Sabden Parish Council re.port to the annual meeting.


Coun. Frank Goss thanked both the members and be in place at least until Christmas when its use will clerk for their untiring efforts for the village. He reviewed.


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as well as competitors and we are hoping for at least 30 teams,” he added. The fund has been set


ing and traffic matters had all been issues the council was dealing with. He also praised the work of the Environment Com­


Dogs fouling the streets and play areas, car park­


up to improve the quality of life of patients on Bor- chardt Ward at Manches­ ter Children’s Hospital, where Zoe has treatment. Her parents would like the fund, which currently


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Chew Trophy, Timothy Hanley and Mwewa Kaluba.


worker with an M.Sc. in social services manage­ ment and has 20 years experience in various capacities with the county council. For the last 12 years he has been based at County Hall in Preston, where he has held the posts of principal planning officer and then for the last two years as policy and planning officer.


stands at £4,500, to break the £25,000 mark. And now is the time for


anyone wanting to donate wheels or to take part in the push on August 2nd to give their names to pet- shop owner Wayne, of WA Pets, in Whalley Road, Clitheroe (01200 444700), or Mr High at the Man-


July 27th.


mittee for its initiatives with bulb and tree planting and work on the rose garden, which he said had been very well received by villagers. He thanked village or•gamsations tor Helpin witn tn


ganisations for helping with the schemes


years. The Rev. Roland Nicholson seconded the report and


where there would be an attractive avenue in future ----- l"'


thanked the chairman and clerk, Mrs Angela Whitwell, for their work over the past year. The election of officers followed with Coun. Goss,


and Coun. John Shorter being re-elected as chair- man and vice-chairman. Coun. Goss was also elected to represent the parish council on the borough’s liaison


and area committees.


tigation earned out on the Lower Holme playing field to try to find why the field is constantly waterlogged. Initial digging has found an old concrete drain about


grove Hotel (444334). Closing date for entries is


The parish council is to have a professional inves­ ^ . .


3ft, down which appears to be blocked and, at the sug­ gestion of Coun. Roger Westbrook, the council agi eed not to go any further until a company was brought in to make an investigative video to find exactly where the


Tree planting was continuing in Pendle Street East, w Pt th e attractive site spoiled or problems caused for nearby residents.


scn me.s. ing uum own ^


someone from the floodlight company, and an electn- cian to gauge the exact height of the lights and the effect the beams will have on adjoining houses. The c l e r k


Councillors want a site meeting, preferably with


patio and garage in the back garden of 2 Top Row, or for an extension to form a lounge at the back of 56


There were no objections to plans to p n s tru c t a was asked to arrange a meeting. -


^^Thef Environment Agency had apologised for not carrying out agreed work on cleaning out Sabden Brook. The agency has called for a site meeting with


to b e carried out as soon as possible. _ •


parish councillors and its flood defence officer to look at w o r k


complaining about the danger for care coming out oi Whins Avenue into Whalley Road, where parked cais


A letter had been received from Mrs Karen Goss


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said the council had had to make some difficult deci- No line markings are yet in place at the top oi sions on planning applications, and vandalism and graf- Wesley Street despite repeated requests, but tne fiti had been a problem, particularly in the bus shelter


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Pendleside Close, although a cul-de-sac sign is still required.


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they make any decision over revised plans by the village bowling club to erect four 25ft.-high flood­ lights at the Pendle Street East green.


Councillors have called for a site meeting before


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The original application was for 30ft.-high floo'l" lights. Some members expressed concerns that l|ht lighting columns would still be toojnglq and clk>, not


the


Highways Department has provided street plates ioi nlfrVisttirrVi a ntll-flP.CDP SlOTl IS SUU


A bottle bank is now in place, alongside the clothe^ and book banks, on the village car park off Pachham in his Road. The recycling banks are still not well u.sed in the village, councillors were told, but the bottle bank will


blockage is and what is causing it. . ,.i„thps ... «


are making the manoeuvre even ^ por® 5 ^ rthough^he p a r k e d


rv io h in n 1 f l ip TT t Members agreed to a request f rom ^ r tre te f r of


the road But they rejected a similar request for lines on a stretch of Stubbins Lane m; somei had recently been placed on another stretch of that road. The Environmental Committee reported that!ai joint


close to the junction, the problem is stillthere. n ask for double yellow lines on a short stretcmoi


initiative with the Horticultural Society and the two T c hX w ^ to provide a number of hanging baskets


around the village. A stone trough is front edge of the rose garden and the bus shelter is i


be re-painted to cover the graffiti. Other matters b r o u g h t


The committee is looking at replacing a dead conifer on land in front of Mount Pleasant


- ■ up mcluded fears about dan ; A


ger to children in-line skating on the offensive graffiti on a piece of equipment on the park,


children playing behind houses in Whalley Road, rub­ bish dumped on the banking and falling into the brook from the village car park. Action w a s f e S about an abandoned car on the car park. PC Webste said a 14-day notice would be placed on it, then it would be towed away.


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the wall by Spring Lodge in Whalley Road,' and- the council agreed to send a letter to Baptist minister the Rev. David and Mrs Ann Newman wishing them well on their retirement.


A £35 tender was accepted for the repainting of the villagenoticeboard.


The next meeting is on June 3rd in the Methodist Rooms at 7-30 p.m.


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Row and residents are concerned an accident is going to take place, reported Coun. Margaret Sefton;, Accrington Anglers had begun work to, improve


A lot of traffic was using the unadopted Gardeners : ■..,


of those at the presenta­ tion. (CAT 9005)


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& 1997 PROGRAMME MAY


23rd Paris, 4 days .................................... . .£119 JUNE


8th Lourdes & the Pyrenees, 7 days . . . . .£199 10th Cheshire Oaks Shopping................. .£12.50 : 13th Paris, le Shuttle, 3 days................... . . .£69 24th Riverdance, Manchester................. .£39.99 ; 25th Riverdance, Manchester................. .£39.99 : JULY


i 1st Undiscovered Spain, 8 days........... 4th Disneyland Paris, 3 days...............


. .£309 . . .£99


5th Geoff Hamilton's Garden, 2 days . . . .£59.50 5th Royal Pageant of the Horse, 2 days . .£129 9th Michael Jackson in concert............. .£39.99 12th Diana Ross, Manchester...............


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RiverdancE June 24th or 25th - £39.99


R iv e r d a n c e , originally conceived as entertainment for the Eurovision Song Contest, has taken the world by storm, its blend of Irish and Flamenco dancing has thrilled its audiences.


In June it comes to the Nynex Arena, Manchester — make sure you’re in the audience.


Price includes return transport from the local area and a top price ticket for the show.


. . .£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 25th Summer in Paris, 6 days ............... . . .£115 AUGUST


I 1st Walking for Softies, 3 days ........... .£99.95


I 8th Disneyland Paris, 3 days............... .£99/£69 I 8th Edinburgh Tattoo & Highland Games, 4 days I


................................... £179


I 8th Amsterdam, 4 days ....................... . . .£139 I 15th Normandy, 4 d a y s ....................... I 17th Paris, 5 nights............................. I 18th Highland Castles, 5 days............. I 22nd Edinburgh Tattoo, 3 days.............


I 23rd Wet Wet Wet, Sheffield ............... | 28th U2 in concert, Leeds................... I


SEPTEMBER I 1st Highland Magic, 6 days............... . . .£199 '


I 13th Prague & The Czech Republic, 8 days .£179 I 16th Buckingham Palace, 2 days ........ . .£79.99 : 1 26th Malt Whisky Trail, 3 days............. I


. . .£115 OCTOBER


1 9th Bruges, 4 days............................. I 9th Lake Garda, 8 days.....................


. . .£139 . . .£149 ■


I 10th Paris, 4 d a y s ............................... ....£119 I 11th Toronto & Niagara, 6 nights......... . . . .£399


I 11th Jersey by Air, 8 da y s ................... . . . .£279 I 20th Highland Railways, 6 days........... . . . .£209 |


NOVEMBER


I 1st Pavarotti, Manchester ................. ........ £66 I 5th Les Miserables, Manchester......... ........ £36 I 16th Scotland Scenic Railways, 6 days . . . .£209


CH A & c m c e February 13th - £39


Charismatic Michael Flatley takes to the stage once more at the Nynex Arena, Manchester in February.


His whistle-stop nationwide tour stays for just four days in Manchester and we've acquired tickets.


We are now taking bookings with a deposit of just £10 per person.


The price of £39 includes return transport and top price tickets for the evening performance.


FAR BRO URES CLL O UR 24 HU O E O


. . .£129 . . . .£99 . . .£169


. . .£119 . . .£109 . . . .£43 . . . .£43


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b y L e S h u t t l e June 13th, 3 days Just £69


Just 35 minutes coast to coast, makes le Shuttle the perfect mode of transport for a short break in this most beautiful of cities.


We are offering various holidays to Paris during the year, hut at this trice you can’t afford not to m l


Price includes return couch travel from the local area, le Shuttle crossing, accommodation for two nights in a good hotel with breakfasts, coach transfers to central Paris, visit to Versailles, visit to a hypermarket.


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BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND £79.95


A chance to step beyond the railings and sentry guards protecting Buckingham Palace, and see for yourself some of the


magnificent State Apartment rooms of one of the best known and most potent symbols of the British monarchy.


Included in the price: luxury coaching from the local area, overnight, half board


accommodation with full English breakfast and a three course evening meal in a comfortable 3-star hotel, entrance to


Buckingham Palace and a sightseeing tour of the capital’s main attractions.


UKGA LAE August 24th, 2 days


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Departures throughout June and ,> September from £499 per person -■ ' for 2 berth cabin.


Yet again we are able to offer a super cruise at ■ amazing prices, well below the recommended brochure price. Flying from Manchester direct to Milan is the start of this magnificent 8 day cruise


to Capri, Palermo, Tunis, Palma, Ibiza, Barcelona and Genoa.


Price includes return flights from Manchester, full


board meal arrangements on board the Melody, free time in ports, all cabins en-suite, on-board entertainment, save 40% on brochure prices.


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September 12th, 2 days £99.50 (children £79.50)


I was fortunate, last week, to attend one of the preview evenings of this £10 million


production. After taking Broadway by storm and playing to packed houses ‘The magic


comes alive on stage’ at the Dominion Theatre, London.


For young and old alike, it is a night of spellbinding, spectacular entertainment.


Price includes return transport from the local area, accommodation for one night with


continental breakfast (adults only), top price seat for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.


Visit to Windsor, sightseeing tour of London. Also available November 15th.


OR HTLIN N 0990134 826, FO DIC A POLAND 8t THE


TATRA MOUNTAINS July 19th, 8 days, £179


Join us on this holiday of discovery and you will experience the Central Europe of bygone days. The beauty of


the countryside, coupled with heritage, history and art, can be enjoyed in an atmosphere free from an excess of commercial hype and exploitation.


The base for the holiday is the resort town of Zakopane, which boasts a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and a varied nightlife.


Price includes return transport from the local area by modern coach with w.c.,


ferry crossings, accommodation for five nights with continental breakfasts in a tourist category hotel in Poland, ' services of a tour manager.


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