10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 16th, 1998


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I Young Farmers’ Club met at Whittakers Farm, West Bradford, by kind permis­ sion of Mr A. Bristol. They spent the evening


I ings ewes were:- Seniors: P. Holt, 96; E.


Whitwell 79; R. Berry 69. Intermediate:


Whitwell, 88; D. Whitwell 83; S. Kirk 85. Juniors: M. Whitwell, 82; P. Bristol, 78; J.


J. I Holt, 86.


Whitwell, 71. Butchers' lambs results:- Seniors: E. Whitwell, 96; H. Montgomery, 94; P.


Intermediate: S. Bristol, 99; J. Whitwell, 90; M.


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Burnop, 89. Juniors: P. Bristol, 98; J.


Whitwell, 86; J. Spurgeon, 84.


Incidents leave three hurt


I Two were taken to hos­ pital after an incident in


THREE men were hurt during Friday night vio­ lence in Clitheroe.


ment after some trouble in Moor Club, despite distinctly chilly


Castle Street. A third received treat­


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both incidents and there were no arrests.


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Sunny shines — despite weather SUNNY the pony had youngsters


towards the club's roof restoration fund . . . U • f o , ___ i ! ___ e____ J fun Hnv a t T ow other attractions, arranged by the club seas beckons for teenagers


AN exciting sea adventure awaits two Ribble Val­ ley teenagers, courtesy of the Freemasons. The Abbey and Cloisters


sheep and lamb judging, and the results for breed-


Masonic lodges are both based in Whalley, and decided to pay for two youngsters from that area to take a week's trip on a


sailing ship. They asked for nomina­


i ble Valley schools and are currently preparing for their GCSE examinations. Abbey Lodge Mason Mr


tions of teenagers who had served the community well and picked Lindsay Asp- den, of St Mary’s Drive, Langho, and Samuel Hold­ en, of Kingsmill Avenue, Whalley. Both attend Rib-


Jack Counsell has a long connection with the sea and is a keen supporter of the Ocean Youth Club, which is organising the voy­ age of the 76-foot Greater Manchester Challenge into the Irish Sea from Preston. He will be second mate for the week- long trip, which ends in Liverpool. "We decided to offer


these places to help show our commitment to com­


munity life and to mark the part played by young peo­ ple," says Mr Counsell, who enjoys the challenge of sail­ ing although he is well past retirement age. "Trips like this offer a new insight into teamwork and I'm sure the young people will enjoy themselves and learn a lot." Much, however, depends


on the weather. "I'm not seasick on ferries, but I will have to see how I go on helping to crew a sailing ship," says Lindsay (15), a pupil at Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe. A former member of the


St George’s Day date for Joyce


JOINING in the St George's Day celebra­ tions next week is Caprice Tea Shop,


is a member of the Tea Council’s prestigious Guild of Tea Shops and, on Thursday, a special home­ made traditional English cake will be served, com­ plemented by a specially- blended "St George's Day Tea" supplied by the Tea Council. Owner Joyce Jenkinson will be using the shop’s collection of tradi­ tional cookery books to put together an "Old English Menu of the Day". For those who visit


Clitheroe. The shop, in Moor Lane,


Clitheroe's Tourist Infor­ mation Centre, the tea room will be setting up a tea and cake tray for visi­ tors to sample the goodies on offer. Staff a t the TIC are


involved in several promo­ tions to highlight the range of facilities offered by Eng­ lish Tourist Information Offices during National Tourist Information Cen­ tre Week to both tourists and locals.


Passover Meal for


Brownies at Langho, she is now a Young Leader with St James' Guides, Black­ burn, and also has responsi­ bilities at home. Samuel, a pupil at Bow-


Methodists THE link between Chris­ tianity and Judaism was tellingly explored by members of Clitheroe Methodist Circuit. Some 100 were at Whal­


land County High School, Grindleton, was nominated by PC Mark Wilson from the Whalley community policing team. He has worked hard to help found the village's junior soccer club, and also earned admi­ ration for a sponsored cycle ride in the Isle of Man in aid of the SuperScan


appeal. "I'm looking forward to


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the biggest adventure of my life so far," says Samuel, who is also hopeful of avoiding sea sickness. He celebrates his 16th birth­


day today.


Thanks for dramatic picture


THE dramatic picture of Pendle Hill, published in


I la s t week's Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, was taken by amateur photographer Mr Gra­


I Bradford, a member of Ribblesdale Camera Club, took the shot about six years ago from the Bashall Eaves road, just past the Edisford Bridge public


ham Dudley. Mr Dudley, of West


I Today, the view is par­ tially obliterated, due to the tennis dome and sports hall at Edisford. The picture has been


house.


ley Methodist Church Hall for a Maunday Thursday Passover Meal. It had been made to Jewish regulations and with sweets to Jewish recipes. Whalley Worship Group


sang appropriate music, much with a Jewish flavour, and the event is being followed with a visit


to the Jewish museum at Cheetham Hill, Manches­


ter, in May. Superintendent minister


the Rev. Chris Cheeseman says: "It is important for us to realise as Christians how much we owe to the Hebrew tradition, and to remember that Jesus was of course a Jew." This Sunday evening,


music at the church. B la z e a t s c h o o l


FIRE-FIGHTERS rushed to a blaze on the roof of Ribblesdale High School,


to be serious - rubbish was alight and the bitumen covering of the building was slightly affected. The flames were put out quick­


Clitheroe, on Monday. The outbreak proved not


ly-Police were this week making inquiries about the incident.


C h e m i s t s ’ r o t a


exhibited a t the camera club’s exhibition a t the Platform Gallery and we express our thanks to Mr Dudley for allowing us to use it in last week’s article on Pendle Hill.


TONIGHT and tomorrow: AAH Pharmacy, T/A Hills Pharmacy, 5 Church Street, will be open until 6- 30 p.m. Heyes Chemist, 35 Moor Lane: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday until 6-30 p.m.


Summer visits for camera club one of


best programmes ever AN extremely successful year was enjoyed by mem­ bers of Ribblesdale Cam­ era Club, with the summer visit programme declared one of the best ever. At the club's annual


meeting, current chairman Mr Ken Geddes LRPS was re-elected for another year, with Mr Roy Mason ARPS vice-chairman. Mr Graham Claydon


ing for couples and sub­ stantially less for seniors and juniors. The date of the annual


dinner was set for May 29th and members were reminded of the coffee morning on Saturday in the Mayor's parlour. Congratulations were


and Miss Shirley Rumsey joined the committee for the first time to oversee competitions, and Mr Denis Coward took over the position of secretary. The chairman's report


highlighted a very success­ ful year, paying tribute to programme secretary Mr David Pomfret's imagina­ tive programme, with vis­ its from many fine interna­ tional photographers. The summer programme was said to be excellent. Treasurer Mr Raymond


conveyed to Mr John West FRPS, who had been awarded the highly-presti- gious distinction AFIAP from the International Federation of the Photo­ graphic Art, based in Paris. I t is in recognition of his outstanding success in international exhibitions and salons. Members agreed that the club was fortunate to have such a loyal and outstandingly creative member. Mr Ron Horsfield is to


Greenwood presented the year's accounts, together with financial forecasts for 1998/99, and a small increase in subscriptions was agreed, which still equals under 60p per meet-


address the next meeting of the club, travelling from Derby to talk about the history and development of photographic lenses. New members will be made wel­ come and further details are available from the chairman, 01200 423474.


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there will be an ecumenical celebration of Christian


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