Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422.323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


A prize TV coup for tourism in the Ribble Valley


A RIBBLE VALLEY hotel has come up with a novel way of bringing visitors to the area by offering weekend breaks as prizes on popular gameshow "Family For­ tunes". Proprietors of the Stirk House


publicity on prime time television. Both Mrs Weaving and the


couple's son, Charlie, attended the filming of several shows recently


Hotel at Gisburn, Mr Malcolm Weaving and his wife, Karen, sold four weekend breaks to the pro­ gramme's makers at Carlton Tele­ vision in a bid to produce what Mr Weaving feels would be a "win win" situation for the Ribble Val­ ley. He believes that the area can certainly benefit from the free


and were introduced to host Les Dennis. The programmes are expected to be transmitted in October. Mr Weaving commented: "Four


couples will be coming to the Rib­ ble Valley who would not normal­ ly have been coming. Hopefully they will return home as ambas­ sadors for this delightful area." Our picture shows Charlie and


Mrs Weaving with "Family For­ tunes" host, Les Dennis.


Council chief hits back at kennel closure claim


Outcry unfairly transferred blame to council, he says


BOROUGH council Chief Executive Dave Morris hashit back at alle­ gations that plans to introduce new licence conditions for kennel own­ ers forced the closure of one of the area's leading boarding businesses.


the gates shut on Saw- ley's Dudlands Kennels and Cattery, which had been a holiday home for local pets for almost 25


Just over a week ago,


years. Proprietor Mr Richard


Birtwistle claimed, in the Advertiser and Times, that the £160,000 he would have to spend upgrading his premises to comply with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's new animal boarding model licence conditions, adopted by Ribble Valley Borough Council two years ago, meant his business was no longer viable. However, Mr Morris


ments, designed to increase pet pen space, were not required until 2001 and Mr Birtwistle admitted that the council had agreed to extend their phasing-in period until 2004, he opted to close, cancelling 300 reservations already made for this summer. With many local pet-


sure of these kennels." /Although the improve­


says: “A considerable amount of misinformation has resulted from the clo­


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only made moderate changes to update and reflect the recognised good practice from within the trade. The standards have been agreed nationally in consultation with the British Veterinary Associa­ tion, the British Small Ani­ mal Veterinary Associa­ tion, Feline Advisory Bureau, Pet and Trade Industry Association and the Association of District Councils.” Added Mr Morris: "The


"The new standards have


in providing a suitable scheme to enable him to meet all the conditions. In fact, we have given him an extended period in which to comply with the new stan­ dards and he could have continued to operate the kennels under their existing conditions until 2004. "Why close at the begin­


council has tried, repeated­ ly, to assist the proprietor


ning of the season when licensed for the year? This outcry appears to have been somewhat orchestrat­ ed to transfer blame on to this council."


William figures it ou t in m ath s con test


A CLITHEROE school pupil has proved maths can be fun after coming sec­ ond in a regional com­


petition. William Clayton (13), a


Year 8 pupil at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, was one of 10 winners of the annual "Unilever Chal­ lenge" maths competition, sponsored by Unilever companies on Merseyside and organised by Mathe­ matical Education on Merseyside, at the Univer­ sity of Liverpool. The competition is


" i’olice probe another


motor cycle fatality


THE Bank holiday saw another tragedy on Ribble Valley


roads. Police are trying to


establish why a motor cyclist hit a lamp-post near the Petre Arms, Langho, a t 8-30 on


Monday morning. The rider of the power­


ful Honda Fireblade, Mr Neil Haworth (31), of Haslingden, died soon


after the impact. I t happened on a bend


which the machine failed to negotiate properly. Mr Haworth was a single


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devoted to the greater enjoyment of maths by pupils at all kinds of sec­ ondary schools and pro­ motes the idea that maths can be fun. William, who lives in


Wilpshire, was presented with his certificate and prize by Dr Brian Denton, chairman of MEM, at an evening of mathematical recreation held at the Uni­ versity of Liverpool. More than 3,000 young­


sters, aged between 11 and 13, took part in the chal­ lenge, answering questions designed to test clear


thought and application, but requiring no specialist knowledge beyond that contained in the usual school syllabuses. Prizewinners were


selected first of all for their accuracy and for insight


into the problems. The top prizes went to those who showed they understood the logic behind the ques­ tions. Our picture shows


William receiving his cer­ tificate from Dr Denton.


owners now in a distressed search for new kennels, council officials are keen to set the record straight on Mr Birtwistle's claims that they should shoulder the blame. Explained Mr Morris:


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"This council has not closed the kennels. The proprietor made a decision not to upgrade the kennels to meet the national recognised model standards for animal boarding establishments, which this council adopted in 1996 following detailed consultation with the local Ribble Valley Kennel and Cattery Association.


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CHAMPAGNE corks were popping at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington, following the news that it had been awarded three exclusive Les Routiers' awards for its quality of ser­


vice and its fine fare. Owners Mr Peter Fillary and his


wife, Susan, threw a special celebra­ tion luncheon at the inn, which was attended by the new Ribble Valley Borough Council Mayor, Coun. David Smith, Ribble Valley Tourist and Arts Officer Miss Jane Silvester, Mr Bob Wright, the inn's wine sup­ plier, Moorcock staff members, as


well as many others. The popular inn was awarded a Les


Routier 1998 Hospitality Award for first- class service, its individual attention and warm hospitality, as well as a Silver Key


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D'Elite award for its quality wine list. Mrs Susan Fillary said everyone at the


Moorcock had been elated by the inn's tre­ ble coup. She said: "We are all absolutely delighted that, after 12 years at the helm, our achievements have finally been recog­ nised. But the awards are as much about the Moorcock team as they are about my husband and I. "It really has been a team effort. Every­


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one has excelled in their own departments. They are working for the Moorcock and not just for Mr and Mrs Fillary. We should also thank Bob Wright, our wine supplier, who helped us win the wine award." Our picture shows Mr and Mrs Fillary


(centre) witli Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil Mayor Coun. David Smith and staff at the Moorcock Inn with their Les Routiers' awards. (200598/25/14)


R e p r e s e n t in g a r e a in t a le n t c o n t e s t


PIANIST George Clarkson has been selected to represent Clitheroe in the national senior citi­


zens' talent contest. Mr Clarkson (73) is a


familiar face at the local heat as the accompanist, but this year he decided to enter the contest as


well! He played his way into


the hearts of the judges and audience with a med­ ley of Frank Sinatra num­ bers. The heat was organised


jointly by Clitheroe Town Council and Pendle Club, where the c\ ent took place.


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Roberts said: "Mr Clark­ son is such an excellent pianist that we decided to persuade him to enter the contest." He was awarded a £25


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prize and a place in the North-West finals in Morecambe in June. The regional winner goes for­ ward into the national final in Southport in July. Taking second place in


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the Clitheroe heat was last year's winner, ballad singer Frank Briggs (68), who received a £15 prize. Third was Miss Dorothy


Brown (67), who sang Welsh and Irish airs, and won £10.


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