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Company’s delight at NEC trade show


‘W.1H a n t ic ip a te d s a le s “ “ incr ea se o f 35 per cent in the coming months, Ultraframe pic is delighted with i t s r e c en t p e r fo r ­ mance at the Glassex Trade Exhibition. In addition to launch­


-----i football field and an


WITH a stand equiv­ alent in size to half a


engraved trophies and


the company’s co-foun­ ders, Mr John Lancaster


and his wife, Rosemary, received th e second major award in a year from Mr Alan Thomas, of the Government’s official test agency, the British Board of Agrcmcnt. Over the four days of


ing new products, there were two major presenta­ tions at the show, held at the NEC in Birmingham.


the show, there were 14,000 trade customers and sales leads for the show were 17 per cent up on 1996. Pictured arc members


The 40 winners in the third annual UK Conser­ vatory Competition were presented with glass


Evita kicks off tomorrow


EVITA kicks off a second session a t Clitheroe’s


Civic Hall tomorrow night. The filmed musical,


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of Ultraframe’s staff, who, even after a 10-hour day, were overjoyed at the prospect of a sales boost.


Caravan target


I A LUNAR Clubman cara­ van, worth £5,000, was stolen from a compound off | Kirkmoor Road, Clith-


eroe, last week. It is beige and green in


colour, and the theft is being investigated by


police.


starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, por­ trays the life of Argen­ t in a ’s stunning F irs t Lady. I t runs for six nights and it starts at 7- 30 p.m.


Speaker gets it all together!


“ G E T T I N G i t al l together” proved a win­ ning title for a competitor in Clitheroe Speakers’ Club’s annual speech contest. Mr D en n is Ogden


the Ross Trophy by the chief judge, Mr David . Grainger, and will repre­


entered the ring as the last contestant and dis­ played wit and humour as he outlined the problems of coping with diaries and calendars — and their entries. He was presented with


sent the club at the North Pennine Area Speech Con-


Display specs stolen


DISPLAY pairs of specta­ cles and sunglasses, worth a total of £514, were stolen from Thomson’s opticians, in King Street, Whalley,


last Thursday afternoon. They included Valen­


tino, Armani and Fossil makes, and were taken when two men were in the


■ was wearing faded denims and a light, checked, lum­


shop.One of them was stock- ily built, 5ft. lOin. tall and aged about 35. He spoke with a broad Liverpool accent, was clean shaven, with short, fair hair and


berjack-type shirt. He was carrying a chunky mobile telephone. There is no description


of the other man. Get well soon


COLLEAGUES have sent their good wishes to Coun. Howel Jones, leader of Ribble Valley Borough Council, who is recuperat­ ing after an operation. His deputy Coun. Frank


chairman for the evening, "introduced the first con­ t e s t a n t , Mrs Penny Ogden, who chose as her title “Clickety-click” for an amusing, thumb-nail sketch of the world of hand knitting, including its popular boost by a cler­ g ym an in th e 16th Century. The second speaker, Mrs Ada Garner, deli­


test later in the year. Mr Kevin Crowther,


ARTIST VICAR HIKES TO RAISE CASH FOR CHURCH


A VICAR with painting on his mind is stepping out to raise money for his big­ gest job to date.


vered a meticulously- scripted speech, entitled “The train now arriving...” and amused her listeners as she pinched her nose to


and out-of-date maps as some of the hazards. Mr Grainger, the move­


lowed with a forthright speech, entitled “Lost”, giving a humorous account of how navigation can go awry for the motorist, list­ uing faulty directions,


nclear road instructions


ment’s Western District Vice-President, was joined on the judging panel by Mrs Pauline McLaughlan, North Pennine Area Vice- President, and Mr Stan Blackburn, of the local


club.A topics session fol­


lowed, chaired by Mrs McLaughlan. It was based on the theme of “Schools” and there were spirited replies to questions about school life both past and


present. The topics trophy was


awarded to Stan Black­ burn for a thoughtful answer to the problem of


bullying in schools. President Mr Derrick


Dyson told Tuesday’s meeting of the full council that Coun. Jones was fee­ ing better, though he still had various tubes sticking


• a message wishing Coun Jones a speedy recovery.


out of him.- • It was resolved to send


Holmes welcomed mem­ bers and visitors and the evening was evaluated by Mrs Chris Carr.


of Christ Church, Chat- burn, has exhibited his paintings locally, but his latest piece of work is to redecorate the interior of the church and he has decided to walk the three major peaks in the York­ shire Dales to raise the money to do it.


The Rev. Walter Drain,


effect a nasal twang of a female train announcer. • Mr Gordon Taylor fol­


the people of the Ribble Valley might sponsor his walk, which is planned for


Mr Drain (57) is hoping


May 5th. With the pro­ ceeds, he intends to set up a Millennium Fund and contributions from further events will help pay for the works.When it comes to the 25-mile-round trek — tak­ ing in Pen-y-ghent at 2,277ft., Ingleborough at 2.346ft. and Whernside at


Chernobyl flag day is a success


2,415 ft. — the daring clergyman is no novice. He has completed it five times already and is one of the elite who have done the round trip in less than 12 hours ana is, therefore, a member of the Three Peaks Club.


ago, Chatbum’s Anglican vicar suffered a heart attack and this is the first time he has attempted the walk since then.


However, 18 months


He says: “I am feeling fit and I have practised on


all three peaks over the past few weeks. I am rar­ ing to go.”


ness is not in question. For the past year he has been a member of a tap- dancing group in Clitheroe and he will be encouraging three friends who are to accompany him on the walk. ■


In fact, Mr Drain’s fit­ s Anyone wishing to spon­


him at home on 01200 441317.


A FLAG day held to raise funds for a Clitheroe- based charity was a huge success.The Friends of Cherno­ byl’s Children, which plans to give Ribble Valley holi­ days to 20 children who have suffered as a result of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, raised £822.50 on


Saturday. Organisers wish to


thank all those who gave so generously and the 20 or so helpers who gave


The next meeting is scheduled for 7-30 p.m. on Monday, at Low Moor Reading Room and Club. Members are being invited to take short readings of prose or verse to the ses­ sion, which is open to visitors.


SELF ADVOCACY FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE RIBBLE VALLEY


SATURDAY APRIL 19“ 10.09 a.m. -12.00 noon


The Mayor's Parlour, Church Brow, CliUieroo (No Charge) (lunch provided)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _


Who is the Session for?


. People from the Ribble Valley who are in touch, or have been in touch with mental health services and their carers.


* People with experience of their own or others’ mental distress.


support systems.


Aims of the Session . To explain what self advocacy actually means. To hear what self advocacy can do to help those with experience of mental distress.


. To share what other users and user groups have done to help themselves in other areas.


To share ideas on what could be done to promote * S f advo^cy in the Ribble Valley.


HoW Will the Session Run? . it will be informal and relaxed. “ will he a mixture of: talks from people involved


* ? J.If Advocacy work locally and in other areas, informad'on displays, and conversation groups.


Ifvou Vould like to attend, or have any questions about j f you wo


day> please contact. Alison Kilduff (Health Needs Officer,


Clitheroe Health Centre) on 01200 425171.


_______ or Mr Dram can contact Gisburn Auction Mart


THERE were 49 newly-calved dairy cows and heifers forward at Gisburn Auction Mart on


forward, including 201 young bulls, G9 steers and heifers, 53


T h e re were 270 c a t t le


Thursday. First quality cows made to


£1,290 (average £1,022) with seconds to £880 (£722.) First- quality heifers made to £1,000 (average £940) with seconds to


£730. There were six in-calf dairy


April due heifers to £81)0. Rearing calves totalled 102,


u top prices being £270 for an


their time. The charity is building


cows and heifers, the cows due in June going to £780 amd t) -


on its first venture, which took place last year. Then, it managed to bring 20 children, from Belarus, to the Ribble Valley. It pro­ vided a programme of events and educational activities for the children and it hopes to do the same in September, and over the following years. The Friends are still in


bull by P. Dewhurst. £140 for a Continental heifer by P. A. Wells, and £142 for a Friesian bull by R. Monks. Other prices: Charoiais X bull


nder-four-week Continental


lambs, 58 hoggs and 334 ewes and rams.The top price for a bull was £739 by J. E. Burrow, with top kilo price of 144p, equalling £684. Continental light bulls made to 127p (104p), mediums 144p (115p) and heavies 123p (103p.) Other light bulls were 87p (84), medium 113p (87p) and heavy 103p (85p.) E. J. Redmayne paid the top


130p (121p), overweight 128p (112p), horned ewes £56 (£34), other ewes £84 (£64), rams £95


(£67.)There were 29 tonnes of straw, with the wheat making £27 per ton and barley to £55. 1 Tne following day’s fort-


steers and heifers price of £709 with E. J. Redmayne’s 24p for


550 kg by T. H. Mellin being top kilo price. Continental medium steers


calves to £145, Limousin cross bull calves £270 (£159), heifers £108 (£66), Belgian Blue cross bull calves £245 (£174), heifers £140 (£85), Sinmental X Blue calves £245 (£146), heifers £105 (£70), B. d’Aquitane X bull


calves £198 (£133), Friesian bull calves £142 (£93), Angus X bull calves £110 (£109), heifers £60 (37).


the process of planning the holiday, which involves the same children and the same families as last year, but the group still requires about six more families to come forward as hosts, or reserve hosts, for the chil­


dren’s stay. Anyone wanting more


Sponsored run for


. Anyone interested in finding more out about self advocacy in mental health and improving local


hostages A MAN whose determina­ tion to overcome disability led him to Atlanta and the 5,000 metres bronze medal in last year’s Paralympics, is today running to raise money to support the Hos­ tages in Kashmir Appeal. Mr Mark Brown will be;


supported by staff at Cal derstones NHS Trust when'he undertakes sponsored run of the hospital’s grounds today. Money raised by his col­ leagues, who will estimate how long it will take him to complete the loop, will go towards the appeal C a ld e r s to n e s has


already raised £200 during a special theme lunch helc


student from Blackburn, has spent more than 600 days in c a p t iv i ty Kashmir.


last month. Hostage Paul Wells, a


information can contact Mrs Elaine Sandham on 01200 426336.


made 124p (105p), heavies 117p (105p) and other mediums 79p (78p.). Other, heavies were 83p (80p), Continental lights 99p (91p), mediums 105p (94p), and heavies 107p (93p). Other mediums were 99p (87p) and heavies 97p (79p.) Standard lambs were 166p


nightly sale of store cattle and sheep saw 39 cattle and 62 sheep forward. Limousin bulls made to £320, bullocks £380, heifers £300, Belgian blue bulls £620, Simmental bulls £245, AA Bulls £280, AA heifers £260, Charoiais bulls £40, heifers £220, B. d’Aquitaine bullocks £430, heif­ ers £310, Friesian bullocks £295,1 in-calf Limousin cows £530.


twins £88, triple £110. Texels with twins £110, Suffolks with single lamb £85, Mashams, sin­ gle Iambs £70, twins £98, homed ewes and l;amb, £68, mules J


Mule ewes, twin lambs, £80,


ewes £65. Beacon North West’s elec-,


(146p), mediums 152p (135p), light hoggs 138p (121p), stan­ dard hoggs 143p ( 128jj) , mediums 143p (131p), heavies


Thumbs down to fast food A PROPOSAL to create a fast-food home delivery


tronic auction featured 3,164 sheep. Standard lambs made to 359p, medium 340p and hoggs 320p. Steers were 193p, young bulls 196p and heifers 186p.


outlet in Whalley has bitten the dust. The borough council’s Planning and Development


Committee turned down an application for a change of use to Holt Engineering, at Abbey Works, in Back


delivery service, with orders from telephone calls only. In a report to the meeting, Ribble Valley plan­


King Street, at its recent meeting. The applicants proposed to offer a fast-food home-


ners said vehicular access to the premises had been improved, but on to King Street it was still


sub-standard. Councillors agreed with these observations and those


of three nearby residents and refused the application.


Milestone in our history A CLITHEROE woman is to direct a pageant to cele­


brate a milestone in English Christian history. asMrs Margaret Smith, of Pimlico Road, has been


■Leyland and will take place at Hoghton Tower, near Preston, on June 1st. The Clitheroe connection is very strong, as two


former'Clitheroe Royal Grammar School girls have composed the pageant’s songs. Sisters Harriet and Louisa Roberts, who have


—Design firm is on the move—


A DESIGN and advertising firm which has been located just off King Street, Clitheroe, for some


years has re-located to Padiham. Advertising Solutions is run by Roger and


Barbara Shuttleworth, and has clients all over


the North. “We have enjoyed our time in Clltheroe, but


says Mr Shuttleworth.


Padiham is more convenient for our major cli- ents in the Blackburn and Manchester areas,


moved out of the area, wrote the script and the music, respectively.


pageant, which has been composed to celebrate the arrival in England of St Augustine from Italy in the 14th Century. It is supported'by churches in Preston, Chorley and


ked to direct “Light of the Nations” a historical


Transport on hand for members


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RIBBLE Valley people who can benefit from the work of the East Lanca­ shire Deafblind Club can o b ta in t r a n s p o r t toj meetings. The next one is on Tues­


day, when a reflexology session has been arranged at the Ardley Centre, Bent Street, Blackburn, at


2p. m.. It follows previous very


successful aromatherapy afternoons and will be con­ ducted by fully-trained practitioners. Club mem­ b e rs will be able to experience relaxation, foot massage and similar fea-| tures of reflexology, and f u l l y p a r t i c i p a t e themselves. Volunteers and helpers


are always needed to help


people attending the club. Inquiries about transport! or any other matter can be made to Mr Jim Coulth- ard on 01254 775306, voice] and minicom.


Time runs out YOUNG people interested!


in nature have only a few weeks left to enter one of the major national compe­ titions open to them. The BT Young Natural­


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FLEETWOOD CARAVAN PROMOTION WEEK


onSaturday 19thApril & Sunday 20thApril between 9.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. (both days)


On view will be the 1997 Range of ‘Fleetwood Caravans’ Colchester and Garland


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also the 30th Anniversary models Cavendish and Chelsworth


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