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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 16th, 1997


Celebration as the talking newspaper notches up its 1,000th edition


said. They did. As celebrations


to mark the 1,000th edition of the Ribble Valley Talk­ ing Newspaper concluded, I found myself packing tapes into yellow pouches ready for posting. The commitment of the


team behind the taped newspaper is beyond


IF you hang around here long enough, we’ll find you something to do, they by Vivien Meath


the newspaper so special. The Friday highlight for


many is the arrival of the Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper and, when lis­


teners heard of the impending 1,000th issue,


doubt. For 19 years, five months and four days — to


be precise — the readers have met every week to ensure that those unable to read the area’s newspaper can sit back for 90 minutes and enjoy listening to it. From the rota editors to


one generously covered the cost of Thursday night’s


celebration at the Pendle


the man who checks the tapes after the weekly recording sessions, every­ thing is carried out careful­ ly, albeit with lashings of good humour, to ensure that the 120 recipients scat­ tered throughout the Rib­ ble Valley receive a bal­ anced, informative and entertaining bulletin. There have been hiccups. Occasionally the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, from which the bulk of the mate­ rial for the talking newspa­ per is collated, has arrived late due to production delays. That can throw the best plans into chaos. On another occasion,


weekly tape are births, marriages, deaths, the chemists’ rota, roadworks and what’s on — the stuff that weekly newspapers, are made of. Front page stories, read­


Club. Always included in the


recorded for posterity on the 1,000th edition tape, the readers struggling with the local auction mart report collapsed into help­ less laughter as the price of “fat cows” was dutifully recorded. After several attempts, that week’s farm­ ing news was abandoned. On rare occasions, there


.man Mr Geoff Holmes welcomed everyone and expressed thanks to all involved during almost 20 years of recordings. He welcomed Clitheroe Mayor Coun. John McGowan, who invited the readers to a civic reception to mark the 1,000th edition, to be held at Clitheroe Town Hall on a date to be decid­ ed.


ers’ letters, village clip­ pings and sport make up the final weekly tape and, at Thursday’s 1,000th recording, there were quite a few faces from the past, including the editor of the first issue, former Clitheroe Advertiser and Times reporter Mike West, now an award-winning BBC radio broadcaster. Talking newspaper chair-


have been no readers and one man shows have taken over; on others, power cuts have hit the recording stu-


. dio.. Listening to items on last


week’s tape, it is the person­ al touch of the readers — many have been involved since 1978 — that makes


man, was he explained, the catalyst for the newspaper. With 250 volunteers and


£8,000 in donations, a civic reception marked the first


issue and 60 packets with tapes were posted at 12-30


a.m. on May 5th, 1978. The studio was then under


the Mayor’s Parlour in York Street—affectionate­ ly titled “the dungeon,” and later moved to Castle- ford, before arriving at the


Pendle Club. Ribble Valley Mayor


Coun. Mrs Jenny Grimes was unable to attend, but appropriately recorded a message on tape. On behalf of the listeners,


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AT the Monday evening meeting of Clitheroe Bridge Club, the winners


were: N/S — Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki, Mr B. Guha


and Mrs I. Park. E/W - Mrs F. Porter and Mrs F.


Wilson. Mrs S. Caldwell and Mrs M. Metcalfe wwe oint second with Mrs K. Higson and Mrs J. Bowker. Thursday’s winners were.


N/S — Mrs J. Martindale and Mr D. Barrow, Mr K. Geddes and Mr A. Watson.


E/W — Mr A. Norris and Mr W. Norris, Mrs I. Park


and Mrs K. Higson. Meetings of the club are


held on Monday an.d Thursday evenings at Wad- dow Hall, commencing at 7-15 p.m. Visitors and new members are welcome. Other recent winners were


— N/S: Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki, Mr D. Mortimer and Mrs B. Tatton. E/W: Mrs M. Melthorpe and Mrs L. Wharfe, Mrs I.


Park and Mr B. Ghua. , October 2nd winners were


— N/S: Mr G. and Mr C. Pollard, Mr D. Barrow and Mrs J. Martindale. E/W: Mrs I. Park and Mr E. Ormand, Mr J. Dent and Mrs P. Wimpenny.


. ) Broke into cars


Mr John Brierley thanked all involved for the recent listeners’ tea at West Brad­ ford. “I pride myself that I know more about what’s happening in our local area than many of my friends,” he stated,' adding his appre­ ciation to all involved, from the readers to the tape log­ gers, cleaners and adminis­ trative staff. “We do appreciate all the


Mr Brian Haig, the founder chairman, told the audience how the listeners had grown from 60 to 120 and paid tribute to all involved, including former Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle chairman Mrs Helen Rushton, and her husband, John, who had travelled from the West Midlands. Clitheroe Round Table, of which John was then chair­


work, thank those who pio­ neered the project and the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times for allowing us to produce it from their columns,” he said, adding that Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper gave many peo­ ple much pleasure. Pictured are many of those


involved in today’s newspa­ per, with guests including Clitheroe Mayor Coun. John McGowan, centre, Mr Mike West and Mr Peter Stevenson left, both former Advertiser and Times reporters now work­ ing for the BBC, and talk­ ing newspaper chairman Mr Geoff Holmes, right. (CAT 13151)


THIEVES prowling !a Sabden side street broke into two cars before mak­ ing off with a car stereo worth£200.


in Gardener’s Row, Sabden. Using their body weight,


Both vehicles were parked r


the thieves first forced open the side door of a red Vaux- hall Corsa, from which m they took a KRC 458L


I ts serial number is 1904807752.


They then prised open the door of a Peugeot 405, but did not take anything.


odel Kenwood car stereo. •, :


Stamps display


MEMBERS Ribble Valley Stamp Club are' hoping for a bumper attendance at their meeting on Tuesday, when the speaker, Mr D. P. Veitcb, will display stamps and material from New­ foundland.


THE archives have revealed those involved almost 20 years


ago pictured at the talking newspaper’s launch. Back row, from the left: David Hepworth, Mike West, Ian Kerr, Mar­ garet Smith, Geoff Holmes, Charles Pearce, Willie Campbell, Graham


Robbins and John Taylor. Middle row: June Compston, Nancy Comth- waite, Stanley Snape, Margaret Lupton, John Brierley, Elaine Bennett and Alan Bleazard. Front row: Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress Coun. and Mrs E. Newhouse, Brian Haig, Clitheroe Mayor and Mayoress Coun. and Mrs R. Ainsworth. (CAT 1352)


The meeting, at the United Reformed Church, Moor Lane, Clitheroe, is sched­ uled to start at 7-30 p.m. “Will all members please try to attend?” asks a club spokesperson.


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N u r s e r y a n d B a b y U n i t Y o r k S t r e e t , Cl ither o e


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care have made careful plans to respond to.the growing needs of parents who.seek such'facilities, whether for work, domestic or any other reason. The. house - itself, is- light,' roomy! airy,


and now filled with a large array of tradi­ tional and modern toys, miniature furni­ ture, learning equipment, and everything else needed to offer a warm welcome. - The nursery is open from 7 30 a.m. to


6 p.m. and takes children full or part time from three months to school age. But hol­ iday time or after school care is offered for


children of all ages. The staff team is 10 strong, and


between them its members have the correct type and level of qualifications to meet not merely all the legal require­


ments but also the practical needs of the various age groups.


Pre-school lessons are an important fea­


ture of life at Rossendale, including French through play. And healthy eating is the keynote of the carefully prepared break­ fasts, lunches and teas served from the well-equipped kitchen. Staff in both departments are keen to show what they


can do. The secure garden and paved area of


Rossendale House has had the same thor- ough renewal as the interior. And there is ample parking nearby so that dropping off and picking up is quick, easy and above all safe — aided by York Street’s “one-way” system. Mrs Whitwell or Mrs Small will


be.happy to show th e wide . range o f facilities to anyone. ’ looking fo r professional, friendly and competitively priced care.


WHALLEY


Library talk A talk entitled “Walking in


Morocco” will be given by Norman and Mary. Thorpe on Monday in Whalley Library. The talk details a journey through the Anti-Atlas Moun-


who made the refreshments — and the public for their ,


■ The proceeds will go to pro­ viding items for the residents, • su ch a s th e fo o t s to o ls - r e c en t ly purchased from


donations.


funds. The League of Friends has f


sent out an appeal to all local S le who would like to help


ta in s on p a th s and je e p help with the rota and keep tracks, with sleeping accom- the club going should contact modation ill Berber farms. Mrs Dorothy Schofield on The Thorpes ascended Jebel 01772 785360. Lekst at over 7,000ft. and also visited Marrakech.


Thursday. Anyone who can .


the Luncheon Club every .


. . j , BASHALL EAVES


Dancing An afternoon of ballroom,


easy sequence and line danc­


ing will be held in Whalley Village Hall next' Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4-30 p.m.


There will be tea and biscuits available.


lage Hall scheduled for Satur­ day, October 25th, has been


No disco The disco at Whalley Vil­


cancelled.


away, as this date clashes with the school half-term ’eek.


Theatre Company presents Strays” by David Napthine n Whalley Village Hall on Wednesday, October 29th, at


New comedy The Quondam Touring


7-30p.m. The play is a new comedy about a bed and breakfast


OFFICER in charge Mrs Rulh Small and staff member Mrs L it McDonald outside the Impressive nursery building.


ONE o f C lith e ro e 's historic town c en tre la n dm a rk s h a s


fo u n d a bright, c h e e r fu l a n d . v ita lly im p o r ta n t h ew lea se , o f li fe — a s a n u r se ry a n d


baby u n i t ,’ reg is te red with Lancashire C o u n ty Council. Rossendale House, opposite the Royal


Grammar School’s York Street complex, has been totally refurbished to take some 30 children. It is already open, but there


are still some vacancies. Proprietor Mrs Wendy Whitwell and


officer in charge Mrs Ruth Small, who is well qualified and experienced in child


f e l e THERE’S a welcome for children o f all ages at Rossendale Nursery.


Sunday 26th October between 1.00pm - 4.00pm ' Everyone welcome


F o r T E L E


f u r t h e r d e t a i l s a n d e n q u i r i e s P II O N E : ( 0 1 2 0 0 ) 4 2 3 2 4 4


, tubbies come to town - Open day


' ' ' 'X'warm c a r i n g en vironmen t f o r c h i l d r e n 3 mo n t h s to 5 • OPEN 7.30am - 6 .00pm Monday - Friday • After school carejilso_avai!abie^


from hell. Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £2 for children and can be obtained from Grace Gemmell on 01254 823402 or Eric Ronnan on 01254 822555.


Abbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey,


senior citizens’ drive in Whal­


ley were: Ladies - Mrs R. Wright, Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs B. Townsend (cons). Gents - Mrs M. Cottam, Mrs D. F a rm sw o r th , Mr W. Wright (cons). Dominoes: Mrs M. Maden,


Many village families are , Admission is £1 on the door.


presided at the annual meet­ ing of Bashall Eaves WI. r


Good reports President Mrs G. Whowell


Thornley-with-Wheatley WI Mrs Jean Tomlinson was re-e­


Cycle ride At the annuai meeting o f ;


lected presid en t, Mrs W. Slater and Mrs R. Procter as secretaries, Mrs B. Baker, treasurer, Miss A. Riding and Mrs R.; Procter as vice-presi­


dents and Mrs M. Sanderson, press correspondent. Birthday cards were pre­


sented to Mrs M. Ward and Mrs W. Slater. Craft prizes


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were presented to Mrs J. Tomlinson, Mrs M. Blackburn and Mrs M. Sanderson,


THORNLEY


meeting in Bolton. Annual reports were pre­


sented by Mrs Liz Rowntree (treasurer), Mrs Cann (secre­ tary) and Mrs N uttall (flower fund organiser). Thanks were expressed by Mrs'Taylor for their un stintin g hardwork throughout the year. She also thanked Mrs Kay Hopkinson


for arranging such a varied and enjoyable programme of speakers and outings, the commitee as a whole for their


valued contributions to the institute and all members for their support. Special mention was made


croft, tnen spoke about her eventful cycle ride with 20 other WI members'round the old boundaries of Lancashire


Her report and those of the members of the WI had made secretary and treasurer weie ^ em s0 welcome. Her next


and of how at ev ery stop


very satisfactory and . well a(]Venture will be a sponsored received. Mrs Whowell will continue


as president and there was no change to the committee. At the meeting, arrange­


ments were finalised for next month’s birthday party on November 3rd. Members


were reminded to bring hus­ bands and friends to hear a talk entitled “Sheep,* Shep­ herding and Spinning”. Details were then read from


The coffee morning, made a •


cycle ride in Egypt in aid of MENCAP.


. She was thanked by Mrs B. Baker for such an enjoy­ able account of her adven­ tures.'


the county newsletter. This was followed by a presenta­ tion to Mrs K. Nowell, who received the prize for the most points gained in the monthly competitions. After supper, a short beetle drive was held, and members


were asked to make a special note of Tuesday, December 2nd, the date for December’s meeting.


PENDLETON joined parishioners of All


Harvest The Bishop o f Burnley


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Mrs P. Twitchen and Mrs M. Harrison (cons). The club will be closed this


ROCHESTER


£700 boost R ib c h e s te r H o sp i ta l ’s


League of Friends fund has been boosted even further after £700 was raised at the annual September fair. The event drew generous


support from local people, who bought from the cake, bottle and bric-a-brac stalls and contributed to the tom­ bola and raffle. Prizes had been kindly donated by Lon-


gridge tradesmen. Members of the League of


Friends’ committee thanked everyone who had helped and


w i . . . . President of Grintlleton WI


their harvest festival thanks­ giving service. Following the service, a


Saturday. It will reopen next Saturday.


lunch was served at Standen Hall. The harvest home was held


the following evening in the village hall, when the Rev.


Saints’ Church, Pendleton, for Mrs Catherine Taylor wel- ‘ ‘ "


corned members to the annual meeting held in St Ambrose Church parish room. Friend s and g u e s ts are


profit of £265.69. Competition winners for a candle stick were Mrs J. Tomlinson and Mrs A. Bennett and raffle winners were Mrs J.Clarke and Mrs R. Forrest. Mrs. M. Ward and Mrs Pat


•• The n ex t meetin g is on November 13th when Mr G.


Dobson makes a welcome


r e tu r n to sp e a k on h is e x p e r i e n c e in am a teu r theatre. The competition will be for a plate of home-made biscuits.


GRINDLETON The speaker, Mrs' Pat Ash­


of Mrs Margaret Miller; area leader and a valued member of Grindleton WI, who will be greatly missed on her depar­ ture from-the village. All members joined in wishing her well. Thanks were expressed to


Mrs Taylor by Mrs Sally Dowds. Officers were re-elected en


bloc. Other committee mem­ bers are Mrs Hopkinson, Mrs Tricia Marshall, Mrs Nutall and Mrs Janet Royle. A delicious chicken supper


was served, prepared by Mrs Cann, Mrs Hopkinson and Mrs Hazel Read.


Craft fair


' An ideal time to stock up on Christmas presents will be a craft fair being organised by


Friends of Grindloton School, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4


Ashcroft then cut the 54th birthday cake and members enjoyed a glass of sherry and a piece of cake.


p.m. The school hall will be


packed with s ta l ls sell in g paintings, ceramics, wax can­ dles, jewellery, hobby horses, soft toys, animal portraits, flower arrangements, soft fur­


n ish in g s , p ap ier mache, decoupage, cards, poetry and confectionery. Refreshments will be available.


Recreation The annual general meeting


o f Grind leton R e cr ea t ion Ground Charity will take place in St Ambrose Church parish room at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. ■ All villagers are welcome to attend, particu­ larly parents with children


and those who use the playing fields.


Alan Reid gave a talk, and a supper was served.


between Christian Aid and the church


On target


Hoddle would be proud of, Pendleton’s Swan with Two Necks’ darts team has made an excellent start to the win­ ter campaign. A draw against the Pendle Witch, Sabden,


f fE £ i*K ; 3 6 5 * £ nursing and kitchen staft — 1


was followed with a superb victory against Billington’s Judge Walmsley team, and this despite the absence of both the skipper and the land- lord, who w e r e , in fa c t , dropped for a breach of team training discipline when they hit the board during a


With a squad that Glenn


invited to the birthday party on November 13th to be held at Middle Flass Lodge, Bol- ton-by-Bowland, and anyone wishing to attend should con­ tact Mrs Ruth Cann. Trans-


All auction of harvest gifts port arrangements are in raised money to be divided hand.


Names were taken of those


who will be .going to hear about “The Life of Grade Fields” at the invitation of Hellifield WI on November 19th: - F o l lo w in g m em b e r s


wishes, there will be no meet­ ing in January, the annual subscription of £13.75 will be p a y ab le in February and next year’s pro gramme will be distributed at the December meeting.


Details were given on the


Red Cross “Save a L ife” c o u r s e , to b e ru n on


November 17th at 7-30 p.m. To round-off the monthly


1 business Mrs Edith Nuttall


Y ehicles target of break-ins


TWO vehicles were bro­ ken into at Thursday’s Gisburn Auction Mart.


first smashed a rear win­ dow of a l’ed Range Rover


The would-be-thieves


between 11-25 a.m. and 2- 40 p.m. Having removed the


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locking system, they b r ie f ly s e a rch e d i ts interior, before being dis­ turbed by activating the alarm of another vehicle, i A plum-coloured Land-


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gave a lively and colourful alarm w en t o ff before any- account of the autumn council th ing wa s s tolen from i t . .


Rover Discovery was bro­ ken into in a similar fashion in a second inci-


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