Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)
Scouts boost talking
newspaper
A COFFEE morning organised by Clitheroe Dis trict Scout Fellowship has raised more than £200 for the Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper Fund. Visitors to the Ribble
Valley Mayor's parlour were treated to refresh ments, excellent raffle prizes and were also given the chance to listen to edi tions of the talking newspa per, which is recorded every Thursday at Pendle Club. A display on the history of the newspaper was also on show, with some of the speakers on hand to answer any questions. Our picture shows visi
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Three-goal Green stay in title
| Kelbrook
Hurst Green .............................. 3 scruff of the neck but goalkeeper .............................. 1 Steven Young kept them at bay with
HURST Green maintained their a string of fantastic saves. East Lancashire Football League
I First Division title challenge with at the; expense of a strong Kelbrook
| team.; The Ribble Valley side started the
tors and helpers at the cof fee morning. (140299/8/8)
Put the onus on young people to prove their age when drinking in pubs
fr.qni1 pa if iv‘ 1
than her years." She said that she would like to see
the area adopt a scheme using cards supplied by a company specialising in ID documentation, and that the onus would be on the young to prove their age by carrying the cards. She said that Ribble Valley pubs
knowing the serious troublemakers were not in the pubs".
held a getting-to-know-you session at the Dog Inn, in Clitheroe, for mem bers of the association.
Since taking office, Mrs Shaw has
The Dog Inn licensee, Mr Peter Hopkinson, who is vice-chairman of
experienced no worse trouble than other areas, but her aim was to ensure that "people could enjoy themselves
the association, was on hand to intro duce Mrs Shaw, and her husband, Tony, to members and other publi cans.
BSE inquiry boss says give us
a successful appeal for more mem bers and set the ball rolling for recruitment to the committee.
Mrs Shaw, who has been in the
licensing trade for four years, runs the De Lacy Arms with her husband. Before taking over the pub, the cou ple, who have two children aged 20 and 19, worked for a food distribu tion company and come originally from Banbury in Oxfordshire.
SERVICES for children and their families in Lancashire are to be improved with a new initiative set up by the county council.
Protects" scheme, introduced to transform and improve chil dren's services, all social ser vices authorities had to pro duce, by the end of last month, a management action plan (MAP) for enhancing and developing the quality of ser vices.
Under the national "Quality Trophy winner
CONGRATULATIONS were extended to Mrs Joan Bowker, a member of Clitheroe Bridge Club, on winning the Leslie Wilkinson Trophy for individual players on Monday evening. Equal runners-up were Mr R. Ward and Mrs B. Tatton. Winners of the Howell
Movement on Monday were Mr and Mrs R. Blakey and Mr and Mrs G. Pollard. On Thursday, winners
were: NS - Mr J. Higson and Mr E. Ormand, Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs J. Bailey. EW - Mrs K. Hig son and Mrs I. Park, Mr W. and Mr A. Norris.
New scheme to improve services for children The plan had to take account of
national priorities and objectives, all geared towards better protec tion and help for children and young people who are looked after by local authorities, or who have care needs with which their own
families require help. County Coun. Miss Doreen Pol-
litt, chairman of Lancashire's Social Services Committee, said: "Lan cashire's Quality Protects MAP for the first stage of a three-year nation al programme is ready. It has had to be prepared very quickly, but there has been excellent co-operation from the County Council Directorate and from other agencies, for example
At the same time, they also made more time
THE chairman of the BSE Inquiry has admitted th a t more time is needed to com
plete its work. The results were
expected to become pub lic in June this year, but Lord Phillips has revealed that, although the team has been working hard to meet the deadline, it will not be able to do so. He commented: "During
health authorities and trusts, on a task that concerns us all.
overtime, and service users, staff and voluntary organisations will all be asked to assist in making longer-term plans and putting them into prac
"The MAP will develop further
tice." She added: "I am very pleased that
the idea of a Quality Protects panel for Lancashire was so well received by the Social Services Committee. We are determined that we and the other organisations that work with us will use and develop the MAP to maintain our goal - the highest qual ity of care and protection for children and young people."
| until Mark Plant took advantage of a goal-keeping error and calmly slotted the ball into an unguarded net. But Kelbrook equalised late in the
game™ slightly disjointed fashion and struggled to find their best form
| half following a lapse of concentration in the Hurst Green defence. The visitors took the game by the
Bradley Reserves . 2 Waddington .........2 WA D D I N G T O N looked set for a famous away win until a lapse in ' concentration allowed Bradley to snatch a share of the
spoils. Ashley Chaplin
opened the scoring for Waddington with a well-taken half-volley. Nicholas Laxton then
Phase One, we have taken evidence from the public and private sectors, span ning a period of more than 10 years, and we are now engaged in evaluating that evidence for Phase Two, but it is proving a more exacting process than we had anticipated and we are anxious that it should be done fully and fairly. The current timetable would not have permitted this." An announcement about
raided down the left wing and saw his whipped cross met by the head of Wayne Bootman who put his side two ahead. However, the second
half was a different story as Bradley came back strongly to claim a point. On Saturday sees
the full timetable for the inquiry is expected to be made shortly.
Green-fingered Iain hopes to turn his feet to gold in London Marathon
will turn to gold. Colleagues at Barker's
GR E EN - f i n g e r e d plant propagator Iain Poole is hoping his feet
Nurseries in Clitheroe are sponsoring Mr Poole (31.), after 14 years of trying for a second London Marathon place found success this time. Mr Poole, who has
with a friend, Mr Chris O'Brien, who is committed to the same cause because a relative is a sufferer. Both men live in Burnley. "I am also being spon
sored by A. J. White, motor dealers in Blackburn, and seek as much support as I can get from members of the public," says Mr Poole. 1-Ie is building up training
worked at Barker's for five years, ran in the 1984 race and three years ago was in a national Three Peaks event. lie is a friend of Ribble
Valley fishing expert Mr Martin James and so will stride through London in aid of multiple sclerosis
runs with the help of fellow members of Pendle Athlet ics Club. Anyone keen to help is
asked to contact Mr Poole at the nursery. Our picture shows Iain
all ready for the off. (080299/1/13).
Mayor swops chain for apron — in a very good cause
Waddington in action against Colne Cricket Club.
Green broke the deadlock when a hapless Kelbrook put through his own goal under pressure from David
With 20 minutes tp.go, Hurst
Whalley. Kelbrook pressed for an equaliser
but Hurst Green clinched victory when Warren Baker latched on to Simon Tattersall's defence-splitting pass and blasted the ball past the keeper. With 10 minutes to go, Hurst Green
welcomed back Alan Sayle to the team after a long injury lay-off.
CRAVEN AND
Oxenhopei....... 14 11 2 1 24 Embsay.......... 13 9 3 1 21 Crosshills........ 15 10 1 4 21 Silsden............ 10 9 1 0 19 Keighley......... 15 7 1 ■ 7 15 Rimington...... 16 5 4 7 14 Bulldogs......... 9 4 2 3 10 Haworth......... 10 4 2 4 10 Colne CC........ 15 4 2 9 10 Cononley........ 16 4 2 10 10 Addingham..... 14 2 2 10 6 Cowling.......... 14 0 2 12 2 First Division P W D L p
DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division P W D L P
of-the-match after another dazzling display of skill in his central midfield
Steven Czapowski was named man-
role. On Saturday Hurst Green entertain
reigning champions Crosshills in a match which will have a big say on the destiny of the title. Hurst Green are currently five
points ahead of Crosshills but the White Rose side have five games in
hand. Hurst Green: Young, Keighley,
Taylforth, V. Wilkinson, Cross, Plant, S. Czapowski, Bamber, D. Wilkinson, Whalley, Baker. Subs: Tattersall, Sayle, I. Czapowski.
Heifer win tricky game
Craven Ileifer ......................................................3 Wagon & Horses................................................... 0 PLAYING on a tricky pitch Craven soon got into their stride and were immediately on the attack with Bartlett going close. This was to be the story of the match as Craven
Bradley........... 12 6 2 4 14 Skipton Town.. 11 7 0 4 14 Grassington.... 8 6 1 i 13 Skipton LMS... 9 6 1 2 13 Carleton.......... 9 6 1 2 13 Hellifield......... 12 6 1 5 13 Intake............. 13 4 3 6 ii Oxenhope Res.. 14 3 5 5 11 Grindleton......, 12 2 4 6 8
Sutton............., 11 12 2 0 26 Silsden........... , 15 10 2 3 22 C’roe Utd........, 13 8 4 1 20 Bronte Wands.,, 14 9 i 4 19 Bulldogs Res..... 14 6 6 2 18 B'lick Utd......., 17 4 8 5 16 B'ford Utd...... .. 12 5 3 4 13 Keighley Res...,. 17 5 3 9 13 Embsay Res.... . 12 5 1 6 a Horton........... . 17 4 3 10 11 LMS Res....... . 15 4 3 8 ii Cowling Res..... 14 2 3 9 7 Add'ham Res.... 18 1 3 14 0
Gargrave........., 13 2 0 11 4 Second Division P W D L P
dominated proceedings. However, for all the possesion they could not put the
ball in the back of the net. Smears and Bartlett were the main culprits, missing
when it looked easier to score. The theme of the first half was maintained in the
second with Craven making all the running. The returning Washbrook looked like he had never been- away as he took charge of the Heifer’s
midfield. Just when it looked as though the game was head
ing for a draw, Ward found some space and slipped in Peter Aspinall to fire the ball home. With the resolute Wagon and Horses defence
breached for the first time, Craven took advantage and added a second soon after through Pinard’s header.
Struggling United on goal trail
Keighley ......................................3 Waterhouse resulted in the latter slot- Clilheroe United........................ 5 ting the ball home. UNITED struggled to get out of second gear for this league clash but were still more than a match for a
determined Keighley side. Keighley started the game much
the better side but for all their hard work in the opening stages of the game they still fell behind to a 20th- minute opener from McKeller. The second goal soon followed when good approach work by Ilickling and
latched on to a loose ball to put his
down, however, and they pulled a goal back just before half-time from a well- struck free-kick. The second half was much the same
Keighley were not prepared to lie
as the first with United’s sluggish approach allowing the home side to
take the ascendancy. Despite Keighley’s pressure it was
Clitheroe who were more clinical in front of goal, and Ilodgkinson
side 3-1 up. Keighley did reduce the deficit once
more but it only ignited Clitheroe into action. Hickley restored his team's two-
goal advantage before setting up Waterhouse for the fifth. A late consolation goal was not
enough to prevent Clitheroe taking all the points.
rowdale United side 4-3. The Wolves began the game the
Brave Wolves win tough battle C
LITHEROE Wolves Under 11s showed great character to overcome a physical Bor-
better side and led 2-1 at the interval through goals by Jake Chadwick and Jack Fielding. ^Clitheroe went further ahead
through a second Fielding goal but were pegged back to 3-3 following some intense Borrowdale pressure. However with man-of-the-match
Pumas stuck to their task and found a way back into the game through man-of-the-match Adam Brown's timely goal just before half-time. The Pumas continued to press for
Thomas Hibble standing firm in goal and Marcus Pratt outstanding in defence, ably assisted by Oliver Nut- tall and Liam Giscow, the Wolves weathered the storm. Late on in the game Simon Ryan
ward but were undone by a fine Oswaldtwistle goal with just minutes remaining. William Henderson, Sam Townend and Gary McLaughlin all had fine
games for Whalley. In a very close encounter Whalley
showed great tenacity to send Michael Barker free to slam home the winner in a thrilling game. The Wolves Under 10 team were on
Under 13s defeated their Blackburn Dynamos counterparts by the odd goal in three. Richard Benson gave Whalley the lead with a great left foot shot into the
the wrong end of another seven-goal thriller when they clashed with Great
side arrived at the break 2-1 up through goals by Ben Sieczkowski and Nicky Byrne. In the second half Harwood showed
Harwood Rovers. Dominating the first half the home
why they are second in the league by storming into a 4-2 lead. The Wolves manager looked to his
substitutes for fresh impetus and was rewarded when Simon Worthington pulled a goal back. Despite late pressure Harwood held
scored four along and man-of-the- match Ben Frankland grabbed a hat- trick. Matthew Winckley and Adam Barton finished the scoring off with Barton in particular having a good £cUUC.
tory. The outstanding James Toolle
game.
nthusiasts promise to bear some fruit. Ribble Valley Rail chairman Mr Peter Moore and his leputy, Mr Brian Haworth, have talked to both Railtrack lirector Mr Richard Fearn and First North Western Trains
PERSONAL meetings with company chiefs by local rail 2
Meetings should bear fruit lirector Mr David Franks.
showed the visitors detailed plans of the new Blackburn sta tion and points about it were discussed.
The problems of fencing at Langho are being looked into by Railtrack and it will support both the line re-opening birth
Mr Fearn’s concerns are the fabric of the railway - he .
,
day celebrations and the year 2000 150th anniversary. The train operators, First North Western, did not realise how serious the non-collection of fares was, according to Mr
F i* ci nks The dirty exterior of rolling stock in the weeks before the
meeting was discussed. Mr Franks agreed that Ribble Valley Rail could have a
notice board at every station on the line. The local pair invited him to visit the area, in daylight, to
Inspector's talk
MEMBERS of Clitheroe Young Farmers' Club met at Pendleton Vil lage Hall for an educational talk, illustrated by slides and videos, by an environmental health inspector.
familiarise himself with the area and the problems with con nections to Blackburn.
Permission can be renewed
PLANNING permission can bo renewed for an equestrian centre on land east of Northcote Road, Langho, subject to a legal formality. The site is just over 100
attempts. 11 was subject to a legally
yards from Northcote Manor and a report to Rib ble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee mentioned the "protracted" history of the application. Permission for a 20-stable
riding centre, manager's dwelling, new access and car park was granted in August 1994 after two failed
binding agreement stopping the use of the centre for out side competitive events and another will have to be signed by applicants Mr and Mrs G. Gough so that the council's Chief Execu tive can approve the renew al under his delegated pow ers.
dwelling must be limited to a person wholly or mainly employed at the equestrian centre. It may not be occu pied until the riding facili ties are operational. i
The occupation of the £200 bike stolen 1 j
CLITHEROE police are investigating the theft of a bikS>left momentarily unattended in Eshton Terrace. Valued at £200, it is a blue and yellow Ragazzi model.
THE Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. John McGowan, and his deputy, Coun. Brian Collis, swopped their off! cial robes for aprons to serve refreshments at the Pendle Luncheon Club birthday party. The event, held last
Wednesday, was well attended by, luncheon club regulars, who were delight ed to see Couns McGowan and Collis handing out a few cups of tea and coffee to guests before the regular hostesses took over to serve; them. Our picture shows Coun.;
McGowan and Coun. Hol lis at work with Mrs Violeti Webster (83) and 91-year-i old Mrs Mary Mawmanj (100299/3/11)
Oswaldtwistle Villa. With just 10 minutes gone the youngsters from Whalley found them
Wi
HALLEY Under 11s looked set for a heavy defeat in their clash versus
selves 3-1 down. However, in an amazing turn
around, they led 4-3 at half-time and ran out eventual winners by 12-4. Sam Dean was Whalley's goal
machine netting six. The other goals coming from Jon Brooks (2) and one each from Darren Fothergill, Dominic Hampson and man-of-the- match Zak
Foley. This, however, was the only positive
result for Whalley sides playing against teams from Oswaldtwistle. Villa A convincingly beat Whalley
Panthers Under 9s 6-0, despite the outstanding efforts of Terence Van Eysden and Edmund Lambert. In the same age division the Pumas
from Whalley were stiffer opposition for Oswaldtwistle Juniors. Despite going 2-0 behind the
sively blotted last week's defeat out of their minds with a resounding 9-0 vic
on for a vital away win. Clitheroe Under 18s comprehen
top corner. Despite some fine saves by keeper
Thomas Donald, Whalley were caught napping at a corner allowing Blackburn to equalise. Whalley were not to be denied,
however, as Benson again came to the rescue with another rasping drive to take the points. There was a mixed bag of results for
two games in two days. On Saturday they narrowly lost to
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match Joel Beckett. The Under 15s put in a very disap
tered Rossendale. EADSTONE United Under
11s had a hectic schedule over the weekend, playing
Junior Clarets 3-1, with their goal coming from Matthew Whitwell. Man-of-the-match was Gary Schofield. The following day they more than
pointing performance against a good Rossendale Valley side. The 5-1 scoreline by no means flat
was the star performer as he grabbed a hat-trick and Michael Whittaker scored the other goal. After 10 successive defeats Read-
made up for this reverse with an exel- lent 4-0 victory over Colne Clarets. Man-of-the-match John Thompson
stone Under 14s must have been confi dent that their luck would at some point change. And that is exactly what happened
as they shaded an evenly matched game against Clitheroe Wolves by the
Whalley's two Under 10 teams. The Tigers maintained their recent impressive form running out 5-0 vic
an inspiration in midfield and it was goals from him, two from Steel and one each for Wright and Wharton which led to the final scoreline. In contrast the Arrows had a bad
tors over Earcroft. Man-of-the-match Sam Taylor was
ishing resulted in the 7-0 scoreline. Whalley Under 14 side had a great
win over West End. Despite going behind in the first
son were the scorers and the man-of- the-match award was jointly given to James Sherpy and Adam Seed. In an entertaining gameUnited
odd goal in three. Michael Cant and Simon Dickin
Under 12s fought-out a hard-earned 4- 4 draw with their Barnoldswick Unit ed counterparts. Man-of-the-match Andrew Tinker
day against Stash, despite playing the better football in the first half. Their opponents' more clinical fin
minute the Whalley youngsters turned on the style and ran out con vincing 9-1 winners. Jamie Barnes and Elliot Wood both
grabbed hat-tricks with the other goals coming from Simon Begg, Mark Langley and Simon Hartley. Will Cross was named the man-of-the match. The remaining two Whalley sides
netted two Ryan Thomas-Fisher and Johnny Burbridge grabbed the other goals. A special mention must go to
Thomas Lister, who played in goal for the first-time in his side's thrilling 7-4 victory over Foulridge Minors Under
lard (2), Shaun Lawrie (2), Scott Wilkinson, Eddie Rakshi and man-of- the-match Thomas Marsh. Readstone Under 12s and 14s both
10s. United's scorers were Martin Pol
scored emphatic 7-0 victories over their respective opposition. The former defeated Feniscowles St
had days they would rather forget. The Under 12s defended stoutly for
the first 15 minutes with Joel Beckett and Martin Wilson outstanding at the back. The Eagles from Blackburn made
their superiority tell, however, as they raced into a 4-0 advantage. In the second-half Whalley were
Paul's with the goals coming from David Morris (4), Joe Walker, Mur ray Leach and Anthony Finnigan. Readstone's man-of-the-match was David Thompson. Ryan McBreen and Michael Cant
hampered when Daniel Stevenson had to leave the field through injury leav ing Whalley with just 10 men. The Eagles rammed in a further
both bagged a brace for the Under 14s against Bacup Borough with the other scorers being Danny Liles, Neil Tennant and Tom Fearnhead. Nick Harbour received the man-of-the- match award. Readstone United Under 9s played
four goals but the side from Whalley refused to give up and there were out standing performances from Dominic. Lee, Ryan Rigby and man-of-the-
a friendly against Junior Clarets and ran out impressive 5-2 winners. Man-of-the-match Jaryd Wallis led
the way in the scoring charts with a hat-trick. Jaryd was well supported by other scorers Lewis Gray and Joseph Coates.
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