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Finishing post in sight for popular Whalley landlord


by Ben Carlish


THE landlord of a Whalley horse-racing themed inn is to gallop off into the sunset to pastures new when he retires


at the end of this month. Certainly no cowboy, though,


when it comes to running watering holes, popular publican Captain Harry Barlow, along with his wife, Carol, have been the resident land­ lords at the famous Swan at Whal­ ley Inn for the past eight years. In that time they have transformed the fortunes of the hostelry, turning it into a magnet for locals and tourists alike, with its novel, but tasteful horse racing theme. Through Welsh equestrian fanat­


ic Capt. Barlow's initiative, the Swan was one of the first inns in the country to boast its own horse­ racing syndicate with several of its runners' names containing Kibble Valley references, such as Swan at Whalley, Kibble Pet, Kibble Assem­ bly, Pride of Whalley and the Abbot of Whalley. The Swan Inn has become a dream come true for tippling tip­ sters, where a swallow of ale is often served up with a few nuggets of "inside information" from the rac­ ing world, whispered by one Capt. Barlow (pictured). Within the pub industry itself, the Swan Inn has become a by-word for astute mar­ keting, having been voted runner- up for the last three years in the best theme pub section in the Pub­ lican


an News Awards - the Oscars for lor


landlords and breweries. Capt. Bar- low also found himself on the pages of the Daily Mail newspaper when he employed a faith healer to cure his beloved, but ailing horse. Swan


at Whalley. Keflecting on his eight-year spell,


Capt. Barlow said; "We've been able to build up the business from the great support we have had from customers. We have been blessed by the quality of our staff; they have been excellent. I wouldn't have l.ist- ed eight years, if it hadn't been for


them. "We are having to call it a clay ,


because of my wife's ill-health and my son, Jason, leaving from behind the bar to take up a job as an ana­ lytical chemist at Glaxo Welcome. But, there will still be a horse rail­ ing theme here, the Swan will stil run, as will the syndicate, and everyone can come and visit the stables at Hambleton. So it's not


goodbye, more adieu.'] A keen participant in the organi­


sation of the local junior football club he has been an influential fig­ ure in the Whalley and District Sports Association Lottery Bid Committee. He commentec: 1 would have loved to have seen that through after all the hard work that has gone into it throughout the


community." But the sheen has not been taken


off what has been a golden era for Capt Barlow and he intends to bow out in style with a grand nationa of a bash before leaving at the end


of the month. If the customer and stall


appraisal of Capt Barlow is any- appraisal ui vvoi)).


IHoteFshopes 1 for prestigious


tourism oscar


THE three-star Mytton Fold Hotel in Langho is in the running for a prestigious regional tourism


for the Small Hotel of the Year title at the United Utilities North West Tourism awards ceremony


It has been shortlisted


later this month. There are 16 categories


altogether and 15 other Lancashire hotels have also been shortlisted for other awards, but Mytton Fold is the only Kibble Valley nom­


inee. "The awards are the


industry's oscars, recognis­ ing excellence within the region. They reward peo­ ple's achievement, irrespec­ tive of size or budget," a spokesman explained. All the nominees are said


thing to go by, ho will be severely missed. One regular said: "Harry is a really great guy - very generous, very caring and very cheery, a lot of fun, but he is no mug and won't suf­ fer fools. He plays a big part in the community and will be genuinely


missed." Barbara, behind the bar, added:


"I'vo worked here for six-and-a-half years and I couldn't have asked for a nicer boss. He's so friendly, it's


been a pleasure working here. Taking over the reins is the for


mer landlord of Kibchoster's White Bull Inn, Mr Noil Sandiford, of whom Capt. Barlow said: "He is a good man and I am sure Kibch-


ester's loss will be Whalley's gain.' @ Harry's prize thoroughbred Saf-


fizz is running at Royal Ascot in the Windsor Castle race at 4-2.') p.ni. on


July 18th. ------------------------------------ ^ ^ ^ ^ Taking time out to get into peak condition


THE newly-elected Mayor of Ciitheroe, Coun. Alan Tearing, flexed his muscles at the launch of a new Roefield Leisure Centre scheme aimed at teenagers wanting


to keep fit. The Time Out


scheme, launched on Saturday by Koefield Leisure Centre manag­ er Mr Tony Rodia, is aimed at giving Ribblc Valley youth exclusive access to gym and keep- fit facilities at the cen­ tre to encourage them


to pursue healthy activ­ ities d u r in g the sum m e r


holidays. With the help of a


£1,000 grant by the Communicare NHS Health Trust's Discover Physical Activity Pro­ ject, the scheme will allow youngsters to par­ ticipate in a range of keep-fit activities super­ vised by Koefield staff members. Exclusive ses­ sions for 13 to 17-yoar- olds are run on Saturdays when the centre normal­ ly closes 5-30 p.m. and hist until 7 p.m., allowing the teenagers to take


part in aerobics, rock climbing, gym activities and five-a-side football. The launch attracted


20 keen youngsters and was hailed as a success by


with the way it went. All the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it w;is a good start for the future. Once school exams are over we can expect an even bigger surge of interest in the


Mr Rodia. He said: "I am pleased


scheme." He added the Mayor


had acquitted himself admirably on the ski- walker machine. "I am sure he saw the


to have improved their standards since last year. The Mytton Fold has also caught the judge's eye because it is the only three- star hotel with its own 18- hole golf course in the area and boasts a resident PGA


professional. It will now face stiff corn- ] ,


petition from businesses in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside • and will not know the out­ come until the presentation 1 of oscars, on June 22nd at Aintree Race Course, Liver­


pool- The ceremony is regardecl . , ,


as an ideal opportunity to promote and commend the tourism industry in the


North West Winners of the 12 cate­


gories will be entered in the English Tourism Board's "England for Excellence" awards later this year. United Utilities, which | includes North West Water,


Norweb, Vertex and Energi, says it is committed to developing employment


opportunities, protecting the environment and pro­ moting excellence in the


region.


Energetic climb and stunning Airedale views for ramblers


THE village of Emb- say, near Skipton, was the start of Ciitheroe Ramblers' Tuesday


walk. On what was to


become one of the sunni­ est days of the year so far, the party, led by Pat Parrott, started with an energetic climb to Emb- say Crag, where a short rest was taken to enjoy the extensive views over


Airedale. Then there was a high-


level walk to the main bri­ dlepath which crosses the moor, and which led to a lunch sp o t among the


shooting butts. In warm sunshine, the


benefits of the gym, not just for the children, but also for himself," said Mr


Rodia. For more information


about the scheme ring:


01200 442188. Our picture below


shows Coun. Yearing working up a head of steam with Mr Kodia and Kibble Valley young­ sters on the centre's hi- tech ski-walker machines (060699/12/22), while (right) local teenagers step to it in an aerobics session a t the launch. (060699/12/21)


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walkers crossed the dam of the Upper Barden Resevoir and took the rough road down to walk along the side of the Lower Reservoir, which brought them up to the road. The highlight of the walk was then the pause for tea at Halton Height, a rocky outcrop, where the views of Simon's Seat, Trot­ ters Gill and mid- Wharfedale were spread


before them. The return down the


steep ravine of Rams Gill provided a complete con­ trast to the open moors, and the paved paths which con­ nected Eastby with the lit­ tle church at Ernbsay were a reminder of days long gone when the local farmers wives swept along in their long skirts on their way to


Sunday worship. The Wednesday walkers,


alas, were not so lucky. A day of heavy rain resulted in a smaller than usual turnout for an excellent route, led by Angela Parker, the group treasurer. Start­ ing from York Village, they went over the dam of Dean Clough reservoir and in steady rain walked via field and woodland, combinig with the "B" party for a shorter return to the cars. The views, though shrouded by cloud and rain, were still


lovely and all group mem


M em o ries of the musical hall for Probus m embers


MEMBERS of Ciitheroe Probus Club relwed many memories of music hall, radio and early IV shows, when Gerald Holden, of Barrowford, pre­ sented an hour of laughter and nostalgia.


An accomplished per­


former in his own right, Mr Holden introduced radio and TV readings, made in the last 60 years by artists who were household names of their


audience, these were rcpocit pGrforni3.ncGS, sJiid a club spokesman, "but it was clear that there are very few modern comedi­ ans who approach the qualities of entertainers like Rob Wilton, Albert Modley. Hylda Baker and Norman Evans. Strange^ ly, nearly all were North Country comics, with a majority from Lancashire


"To his more elderly . 1 1


the club spokesman, who told the Advertiser and Times that he had seen a version, retitlcd "Clio the Vamp of the Nile," per­ formed in Burma in 1944 by the 2nd Division Concert


Party. The speaker told his


audience that A1 Read had special prominence on radio and his sketches, "The Dec­ orator" and "Visiting a Friend with a Dog", reduced his audience to shrieks of laughter. It was easy to appreciate why A1 Read enjoyed such a mete­ oric rise to fame in the post­


war period, he said. Mr Campbell Hopwood


and Yorkshire." Special favourites of the


speaker were Wilson Kep- pel and Betty's fascinating portrayal, "The Sand - a number which


Dance had a special meaning for


eloquently expressed mem­ bers thanks to the speaker


er. The members' verdict on


the evening was: "Laughter is the world's best medicine and we felt much better for Mr Holden's offering."


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