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22 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 24th, 1997


Prestige health spa decides to call it a day


THE prestigious Thomey- holme Health Spa in Dun- sop Bridge has closed down six years after the business was launched. Owner Mrs Candice


made too many demands on her family life and she now wanted to spend more time with her two small I children. “We have been catering


Riley said that the deci­ sion would not affect the nursery and baby centre now being run at the hall. She said that the health


lage — had proved very


Thieves risk life and limb


THIEVES risked being burned to a cinder when


they stole a light fitting from a Clitheroe solicitors. They clambered up the


outside wall of Houlds- worth Taylor, in Duck


Street, and stole a light which overhangs a brass nameplate. Flabbergasted partner Mr John Houldsworth


spa — situated in the centre-of-the-kingdom vil­


popular right up to the clo­ sure, but the business had


for about 100 clients a week since Christmas,” I she said, “and a lot of them have been disap-1 pointed by our decision.” | Mrs Riley, who is joint]


owner of the hall with her husband, said that they closed the residential side of the business a year ago and have been catering for


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day clients only since then.She stressed that the nursery and baby centre would continue, adding:] “We are registered for 11 children and at present have seven on our books,] so we are hoping to build] up the numbers.”


launched in April 1991 by Bill and Wendy Whitwell — Mrs Riley’s mother. The present owners took over three years ago and live there with their chil­ dren, Lauren (four) and| Joshua (two).


The health spa was|


explained that the light is connected to an automatic timer. The culprits discon­ nected the light and left exposed live wires almost


touching the brass plate before making th e ir


escape.He said: “For the sake of a light fitting they have risked their lives, as well as the lives of my staff and the general public. Anyone making contact with the wires and the brass would have gone up in smoke. Whoever did this must be absolutely nuts.”


once owned by the Towne- ley family of Burnley,


The 18th-Century hall, | I W h i l s t c a r s is t a k e n t o c h e c k aM


stands in its own grounds on the banks of the River]


Hodder in the beautiful Trough of Bowland. When the business was launched] it was equipped for 17 residents plus four day visitors, and the facilities] included a swimming pool, treatment complex, whirl­ pool, sauna, steam room,] sunbeds, hair salon and] variety of toning tables.


was a possibility that the ] spa would be reopened in a few years’ time.


Mrs Riley said there] Starts page 23


Christianity is toasted for everyone at the local!


BIBLE students in the Ribble Valley have found themselves an unlikely meeting place — in a pub! A 10-week course in


Christianity is to be held at the Dog Inn, in Whal- ley, from Tuesday. The free course, called


they are. What better, place than a pub! People of any denomination are wel­ come and refreshments will be available. We have no problem with people having a drink, as long as they don’t get drunk!” Alpha, which is based on


Alpha, is aimed at those aged 16-plus who are look­ ing to explore their Chris­ tian beliefs in a non-church environment. Organiser Mr Philip


ipants might want to join a local church or continue | meeting group members. Mr Wilkinson added:


Wilkinson, of the Whalley Christian Fellowship, said: “We want to create a space where people can feel comfortable about who


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Talk round the parish


A HUMOROUS and interesting talk entitled “Around my parish” was the latest event held by th e Probus Club of


Clitheroe. The Rev. Quentin Wil­


son, of St Leonard’s Ch u rch in La n g h o , explained how stones from Whalley Abbey were used to build the old church in the village, a school and the present church. .... He spoke about the old


the New Testament and is used elsewhere in the country to great acclaim, deals with a host of “life” issues, such as healing, suffering, homosexuality, the nature of faith, New Age philosophy and the age-old question, “What’s


it all about?” After the course, partic­


■guaranteed.” The meetings will start


“People are welcome to come along and speak their mind. Their views l will be valued and support and confidentiality is


at 7-30 p.m. and further details are available from Philip and Marion Wilkin­ son on 01200 443073 or Sheila and Graham Poul-


I a d v e r t i s i n g t h a t a p p e a r s In t h e ■ p a p e r s , o c c a s i o n a l l y e r r o r s d o S c o u r . W e ,


t h e r e f o r e , a s k


I a d v e r t i s e r s t o c h e c k t h e i r o w n I a d v e r t s c a r e f u l l y a n d l e t u s k n o w I im m e d ia t e l y i f a n y m i s t a k e s a r e I p r e s e n t . W e r e g r e t t h a t w e c a n n o t I a c c e p t r e s p o n s ib i l i t y f o r m o r e t h a n l o n e i n c o r r e c t a d v e r t i s e m e n t a n a n o ■ r e c o m p e n s e , w i l l b e g i v e n w h e r e I t h e s e e r r o r s d o n o t a f f e c t t h e v a lu e l o r c o n t e n t o f t h e a d v e r t i s e m e n t .


Kelbrook Arts & Crafts Fair At Kelbrook Parish Hall


Saturday, 3rd May, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, 4th May, 11 -30 a.m.- 5 p.m.


BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 5th May 10 a .m .-4-30 p.m.


Quality exhibitors, good food all day. Proceeds to the Parish Hall Funds.


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RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL


tain on 01254 822767. Our picture shows some


Questions about hygiene standards


A LOCAL man quizzed councillors about food hygiene standards follow­ ing the local and the Scot­ tish E. Coli outbreaks.


ask a question at a meet­ ing of the Ribble Valley


Exercising his right to


Roman road to Billington, the wonders of the railway arches and three former factories in the two villages. The meeting, which


took place on Friday at the Pendle Club in Lower-


gate, was ended by Mr Wilson with the famous quote: “Wonders will never cease if you never cease to wonder.” A vote of thanks was


Artists and horse lovers


Borough Council, Mr Bruce Dowles claimed that the Food Safety Act 1990 had had a negligible effect. He asked for comments on his claim that there was doubt that adequate food hygiene standards could be enforced because the legal framework of the regulations was “far from b e i n g c l e a r a n d unambiguous.”


given by Mr Campbell1 Hopwood.


chairman Coun. Graham Sowter pointed out that the council was so deter­ mined that good standards should be maintained


Community Committee


locally that it had put money for an additional inspector in the budget. S ome tw o d o z e n


requests for application forms had already been | received.


that the vast majority of food poisoning cases were isolated, and many were due to poor handling at homes rather than shops. But it was expected that high-risk premises han­ dling both raw and cooked meat would have to be visited every six months.


Coun. Sowter suggested


situation locally would be going to the council soon, said Coun. Sowter, thank­ ing Mr Dowles for his “most interesting and s omewha t t echni cal question.”


A detailed report of the


| equestrians in the Ribble Valley are advised that there are a few places left


BUDDING artists and


| on Myerscough College’s Learn to Draw and Caring for your Horse evening


to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, covers pen and pencil,wa­ tercolours, charcoals and pastels, perspective and


Learn to Draw, from 7 ■ I S The House of


Exquisite Lighting Visit our showrooms at


21 Abbey Street, Accrington Tel: (01254) 239000


65c & d Bank Street, Rawtenstall


Tel: (01706) 217770 mm


| Mondays, is a mixture of classroom lectures and practical skills sessions. It is ideal for novice horse-


shading.Caring for your Horse, from 7-30 to 9-30 p.m. on


( own e rs or anyone interested in buying a


| available from the Adult | Education Department at Myerscough College on 01995 640611.


horse. F u r th e r 'd e ta i ls are


Night of G & S


I A SPECIAL night of Gil­ bert and Sullivan music | takes place at Standen


Hall on Saturday. The event, which starts


at 7-30 p.m., is part of the 150th anniversary celebra­ tions of All Saints’ Church,


in Pendleton. The Blackburn branch


of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society is hosting the con- cer t , which includes refreshments. Tickets are available at the door.


Students ready to hit the high note


FIVE local students look set to hit the high note when they take to the stage in a top concert this


weekend. The Lancashire Students’ Chamber Orchestra is to


Spring”. The five are Gaynor Sutcliffe and Helen Seery,


perform a programme of works by Sibelius, Strauss and Vivaldi in a concert entitled ‘ A Celebration of |


both pupils at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School; Tarn- sin Paling, who studies at Chetham s School of Music, in Manchester; Gayle Swann and Laura Rigby.


prises the most talented players of the highly-ac­ claimed Lancashire Students Symphony Orchestra,


t>y refreshments and a glass of wine. Further details and bookings are available from the


425566). Ladies in seventh heaven!


FORTY ladies were in seventh heaven one evening last week. On a visit to a chocolate factory in Colne, mem­ bers of the Wednesday Club were treated to the exqui­ site taste of fine hand-made chocolates.


chocolate makers Hudson and Gray, whose workshop is situated at the Holker Business Centre. Following light refreshments, chocolatier Andrew Gray demon­ strated his skills at the various stages .of produc­ tion of his hand-crafted chocolates making nut clusters with hazelnuts dipped in chocolate and delicious straw-


It was a taste of pure luxury from the master


berry creams. Thanks were expressed to Andrew and his staff for


their interesting insight into the chocolate world by organiser Mrs Pam Bury. The next meeting will be a town walk round Clith­ eroe, organised by Mrs Enid Smith, on May 21st.


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I Working ior YOU -— ■ "*rrr? V —— ------ -— The Lancashire Students’ Chamber Orchestra com­


under the direction of Mr Julian Clayton. The concert, which starts at 3 p.m., will be followed


Centenaries Theatre (01254 826063) or the Tourist Information Centre, in Market Place, Clitheroe (01200


CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990


of the students outside the | Dog Inn. (CAT8592)


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. CONSERVATION AREA An application has been received for permission for change of use of Agricultural land to form garden curtilage at land opposite, 1 Greenfield C o t ta g e , ‘ B a c k La n e , Grindleton. Application No 3/97/0237 Demolish existing f la t . root building. Extension to form new entrance, toilets and kitchen store at ground floor, store, projection room and conference room at first floor, new windows, in te rn a l alterations and new car park at Downham Village Hall, Pendle Road, Downham. Application No 3/97/0248 and 3/97/0249


Continued use of existing food shop with additional sale of hot food at breakfast and


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lunchtime 7am - 2pm at 75 King S tre e t , - W h a l'- - -


ApplTcation No 3/97/0267 Any person wishing to make representations should do so


advertisement, to the Director of Development, Council O ffice s , Church Walk, Clitheroe BB7 2RA quoting the reference number. Under the provisions of the • Local Government (Access to


Information) Act 1985, any representations received will be available for Inspection by


i members of the public once the application has appeared


I on th e P la n n in g and Development committee agenda. When determining the application it may not always ba possible to take acc o un t o f


l a t e representations received after


the 21 day period. A copy of the application form and plan may be inspected in the Development Department


within the period stated.


M Kirby on behalf of Director of Development


Date 24 April 1997 Goods Vehicle I Operator’s Licence


NFC UK Limited of The Merton Centre, 45 St Peters Street, Bedford, MK40 2UB, is apply­ ing to change an existing li­ cence as follows to keep and exrtra 18 goods vehicles and 23 trailers at the operating cen­ tre at Croft Street, Clitheroe Lancashire, BB71HL. Owners and occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centrefs) who be­ lieve that their enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written represen­ tations to the Traffic Commis­ sioner at North Western Traffic Area, Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF. stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to .the appli­ cant at the address given at the top of this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the Traffic Com­ missioners Office.


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in writing within 21 days from t h e d a le o f


t h i s


PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND


RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH . COUNCIL


PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND


CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990


An application has been received for provision of refuges at track level at 40m centres on both elevations. Steel frame GRP panels'of cast iron appearance, colour to be black (or, holly green) at Whalley Railway Viaduct, Whalley. Application No 3/97/0246 Demolish existing flat roof building. Extension to form new entrance, toilets and kitchen store at ground floor, store, projection room and conference room at first floor, new windows, alterations and new car park at Downham Village Hall, Pendle Road, Downham. Application No 3/97/0248 & 3/97/0249 These properties are included in a Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest Any person


LISTED BUILDINGS ; ■


Counselling O Car* Service*


C O U N S E L L IN G


n o th e r a p y . p s y c h o th e r a ­ py, Kath H ow a r th , R .G .N ..


R .M .N . . C .H .P . (N C ) N .R .H .P . (A s s o c ) 0 1 2 8 2 8 6 4 5 7 8 .


B Personal N E X U S ; :


UNATTACHED? Arc you aware that there are Nexus members all


over the country who want to meet you and include you in their life.


(There are parties, walks, holidays etc. as well as the opportunity to meet individually.) :


To find out more ring for the brochure—(01132) 445186


NOT A DATING SERVICE OR MARRIAGE BUREAU.


A N N S U M M E R S P a r t y b o o k in g s , p r iz e s and g if t s


w i s h i n g t o ma ke representations should do so In writing, within 21 days from the date of this advertisement to . th e : D i r e c t o r o f Development, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe BB7 2RA. qu oting reference


number. '


Under the provisions of the Local Governments (Access to


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Information) Act 1985, any representations received will be available for inspection by


members of the public once the application has appeared on th e P la n n in g and Development Committee agenda. When determining the application it may not always be possible to take a c c o u n t o f


representations received after the 21 day period. >f tb


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andS may be inspected in within the period stated


evelopment Department aIaIam


M Kirby on behalf of Director of Development Date 24th April 1997


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advertisements appear in the correct


publication, confirmation by customers that your fax has been received, would be appreciated.


Fax: (01282) 435332 Telephone to confirm receipt: (01282) 422331


WHALLEY AND LITTLE MITTON PARISH COUNCIL


Notice of Annual General Meeting To be held on


Thursday 15th May At 7-00 p.m.


In the Village Hall Whalley Mrs C Mullarkey


Clark to the Council Nursing Horn** Care-Xpo


Dunkenhalgh Hotel Tkesday, April 29th One of a series of


national exhibitions throughout the UK. With high profile exhibitors such as Seca Rowsoft systems,


Redring,


Stanbridge etc. Also with a number of free seminars on Alzheimers disease, Lifting and Health and Safety. A free buffet lunch for pre-registered visitors. Bring your employees to sit in on the seminars or learn about your legal obligations. If you are involved in the Care Industry, this event has a great deal to offer and is not to be missed


01282411600 for your visitors pack


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Y O U N G A T H EA R T g lo s s y r e fe r en c e b o o k le t fu l l o f u se fu l in fo rm a t io n fo r th e r e t ir e d . A v a i la b le n o w ,


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC LOCAL INQUIRY WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 SECTION 53 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 118


Notice is hereby given that an inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment to determine


THE LANCASHIRE COUNTY C° 1’i N° l^ ° o o p WAY) MAP AND STATEMENT OF PUBUCRIGHTS OF WAY)


(DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION) (NO. 7) ORD 1996


and will attend at:


The Council Chamber, Borough of Ribble Valley, OU Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Lancashire


on Tuesday, 20th May, 1997 at 10.00 a.m. • To hold a public local inquiry into the order


The effect of the order, if confirmed vdthout rnodifiMtion will be to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the Parish of Sawley in the Borough of Ribble Val ey by delet ing part of Bridleway No.8, Sawley, from the entrance to the drive of Sawley Lodge at Grid Reference 7776 4671 n a generally north-easterly direction to its junction with Public Footpath No. 18, immediately north of the ford at Steep Wood at Grid Reference 8020 4845, a total distance of approximately 3875 metres, as shown on the Order Map.


B. Dodd, an Assistant Chief Planning Inspector, Department of the Environment


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CwnpetWote' Result*


CLITHEROE C.B.T.C.


100 CLUB April Results :


. 1st Prize: 34 ■


2nd Prize: 75 : 3rd Prize: 15


<-■ ITHEROEF.C. Week39: £ 1 0 0 - 1 5 1 ; £ 5 0 - 1 0 2 ; £ 2 5


-1 5 9 ; £20 - 29. • Forthcoming


P ' Event* BARLEY VILLAGE HALL


JUMBLESALE Monday April 2 8 th !


at 7 p.m. ADMISSION 20p :


BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL- SANCTUARY


Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Bury


OPEN DAY . Sun April 27th From Noon


Bric-a-brac, snacks. S3 HERE


Notice of Annual Parish Meeting


Thursday 8th May 1997 At 7-30 p.m.


To Be Held On q. ,


In the village Hall Whalley Mrs C Mullarkey


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