Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 18 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 20th, 1999 TOSSIDE


Whist drive There were 15 tables at a


whist and domino drive, held in Tosside Institute on Saturday. Proceeds of over £90 were in aid of St James Church, Dalehead, and MCs were Mr S. Hogg and Mr P. Metcalfe. Whist winners were:


Ladies — J. Metcalfe, E. Jackson, N. Breaks, E. Dawkes. Gents - S. Hogg, R. Fairhurst, W. Knowles,


B. Wilson. Dominoes: W. Wilson, A.


Lowe, J. Oddie, M. Briggs, R. Eden. Raffle: J. Kenyon, J.


Oddie, C. Wiseman, M. Briggs, L. Dawson, F.


Calverley. The next drive will be on


June 19th. . SABDEN


Waste paper Tomorrow is the regular


collection day for waste paper. Please leave old newspapers and magazines at the end of drives or doorsteps, preferably in the blue bags provided by Rib- ble Valley Council, for col­ lection.


Poor show There was no meeting of


Sabden Over 60s on Mon­ day evening due to illness of some of the regulars and lack of support from others. On Thursday the meet­


ing went ahead as usual in St Mary’s Hall when whist winners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs Nora Harg­ reaves and Mrs E. Charn- ley. Gents: Mrs Millie Moorhouse and Mr Dan Houghton. Raffle winners were Mrs Eva Marsden and Mr Dan Houghton.There was not enough players for dominoes. Please support the club,


which meets Mondays and Thursdays at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary's Hall. Everyone is welcome to go along for whist and dominoes - you do not have to be a club member, just turn up on the night.


Summer St Mary's Church is hold­


ing a summer fair on Satur­ day, June 5th, in the


grounds. Last year’s event proved


very successful and it is hoped the weather stays kind again. Items are want­ ed for the various stalls and there will also be an auction this year if anyone has any­ thing suitable.


New school Work on the new St


Mary’s RC School in Watt Street, which was due to start this week, should take around 40 weeks. The estimated comple­


tion date is next February when the long-awaited building should be ready.


Puffin The three performances


of "Goodnight Mrs Puffin" open tonight in St Nicholas’s Hall and contin­ ue tomorrow and Saturday at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £3 payable at the door. St Mary’s and Friends


have worked hard on the production, a comedy play, and hope to receive support from the village.


Bingo cash As a result of the winter


cash bingo sessions in St Nicholas’s Hall, £250 has been raised for church


funds. The se.ssions have now


finished for the summer and the organiser, Mrs Eileen Pearson, wishes to thank everyone who attended for


their support. If anyone is interested in


helping run the bingo when it resumes in the autumn will they please contact


Mrs Pearson.


Rose Queen Preparations are well


under way for next month’s rose queen crowning and garden party at St


Nichola-s’s Church. This will be a particular­


ly special 50th anniversary year and an exhibition of past ceremonies and memo­ rabilia of events will be on


display. Items and tographs are still wanted. They will be looked after and returned. Please leave them at the vicarage or with Mr Ken Hodgson. The event takes place on


the weekend of June 12th and 13th.


Fellowship Sabden Women’s Fellow-


.ship will meet next Thur^ day in St Mary’s Hall at ^ 15 p.m. when Mrs Broad- hurst will be the speaker. All women of the village are


■■~:A welcome.


Table Top Sunday’s table top sale


raised £269 for the PTFA at St Mary's RC School. It was held in the church hall and included a sale of plants and refreshments.


Annual meeting At the annual meeting of


Sabden Parish Council chairman Coun. Frank Goss thanked fellow coun­ cillors and the clerk for their work during the year. He said it was the last


meeting for Couns Eileen Lowe, Marion Procter and Margaret Softon, who were stepping down after many years’ service, and he want­ ed to record their efforts for the residents of the parish. He also thanked borough Coun. Lowe who had repre­ sented Sabden on Ribble Valley Council for eight years, including a term as mayor. Coun. Lowe said she had enjoyed working with everyone and had been proud to represent the vil­ lage. "It is a special place with a strong community spirit at the heart of it," she said. Coun. Goss said it had


been a busy and rewarding year. The meeting was attended by Couns Goss, John Shorter, Roger West­ brook, Eileen Lowe, Marion Procter, Bernard Parfitt and Anita Whalley. Apolo­ gies were given from Coun. Roland Nicholson and Margaret Sefton. Three new members will


join the council at its next meeting on Tuesday, June


8th.


Parish council Marbill Developments


had already taken steps to resolve a concern associated with a new chimney when it had been raised at a previ­ ous meeting, it was report­


ed. The chairman, Coun.


Prank Goss, said there had been no further problems. The parish council had


contacted the highways authority about the road surface near the Nick o’ Pendle. In reply, the county council said that the prob­ lem would bo rectified when the road was re-surfaced but there were no plans to do


this at present. Borough Coun. Lowe


reported that the LCC was investigating problems with water seeping onto Pendle Street East near St Mary’s School and work would begin there soon. She also reported on moves to ensure that access to Littlomoor sheltered housing would be suitable once the next door housing development was completed. A resident of Whins


Avenue attended to express concern about a right of way if an application for an extension to the back of a neighbouring house was


allowed. The applicant said the


right of way would bo kept and even improved, but the parish council agreed to express reservations about the proposal to Ribble Val­ ley Council, which would make the ultimate decision. The council resolved to


pass on the following points to the borough council if the extension application was approved — it wants access to be retained and is con­ cerned about the width at the side of the house; that the planning chairman pays a site visit; that a path be laid; and that there is con­ cern about possible loss of light. Money is available for


more social lighting and councillors were asked to consider possible sites in the village. The council approved


Sabden Holme Committee’s plans to stage the street market on September 1st, the bonfire on November 6th and annual carol service on December 5th. It was agreed to buy


plants for the rose garden and supply hanging baskets again around the village to brighten up Sabden for the


summer. Coun. Roger Westbrook


reported that half of the police noticeboard in Padi- ham Road had been stolen and there was a problem with a grate outside 123 Padiham Road. Residents had called for a


bus bay to be marked at the Padiham Road top bus stop because vehicles were often parked right outside the


shelter. Coun. Lowe reported


that the Whalley Road toi lets would be refurbished in the autumn as part of the borough council’s 10 year rolling programme of repair and refurbishment. Coun. Marion Procter


mentioned a report of tip­ ping at a local farm, but col­ leagues said it was private land and no concern of the council.


WADDINGTON, Resolutions


meeting The resolutions meeting


can be a taxing time, but members of Waddington WI tried to put their views into perspective before vot­ ing on the topics. Firstly, the decline in the


farming industry and how to protect the rural way of life as we know it, with bet­ ter labelling on genetically modified foods, could help. Secondly, earlier screen­


ing for ovarian cancer. Thirdly, women’s human rights worldwide as many women are being discrimi­ nated against in the war zones. Miss Hylda Emsden


chaired the meeting and thank-you letters wore read from visitors at last month’s meeting. Mrs Margaret Jackson reported that the stall at the spring fair had been successful and the weather had made it a good


day out. Mrs Nina Foster read the


county letter, which includ­ ed the Hoghton Tower extravaganza. Waddington will play


host to Rimington and Gis- burn WIs when Mr Derek Gifford will give a talk on the history of folk song.


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Flower cub At the meeting of Whal­


ley Flower Club, Mrs Joan Johnson, of Bolton, gave a delightful demonstration. Her theme, "Bygone


Times," was beautifully illustrated with the use of olde worlde containers. Six lucky ladies won the arrangements. Mr Andrew Grisowood,


of York, a loading national demonstrator, will demon­ strate "My box of delights" at Mytton Fold Farm Hotel, Langho, on June 10th at 7 p.m. Tickets are available


from members of the flower club, Maureen Cookson, Whalley, and Tourist Infor­ mation Centre, Clitheroe, or telephone 01254 249233.


Abbey winners Winners of the Abbey


senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were. Whist: Ladies - Mrs R. Wright, Mrs G. Walmsley, Mrs E. Hadfield (cons). Gents- Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs P. Wooff, Mr J. Wooff (cons). Dominoes: Mrs E. Brown, Mrs H. Hardy, Mrs


M. Harrison (cons).


Trefoil Guild A coffee evening with a


difference was enjoyed by Whalley Trefoil Cuild members and friends in Whalley Village Hall. The audience was entertained by Lizzie Jones who arrived dressed in I7th century cos­ tume. After discussing her clothes she described how Jane Lane helped King Charles II escape to France. Later she answered many questions about custom and


life at that time. The Trefoil Guild meets


regularly and supports the Girl Guide movement. Members were reminded


that the next meeting on June 3rd will be an outing to Ormskirk and Southport. For information telephone 01254 822325.


May fair Pupils, parents and staff


of Whalley CE Primary School are busy preparing for their May fair on Satur­ day. There will be a tombo­ la, games, raffle and cream teas to satisfy the visitors and all this will take place between 1-30 and 4-30 p.m.


Ramblers head for Yorkshire


AFTER leaving Horton railway station, a walk along the limestone pave­ ment on the lower slopes of ngleborough awaited 12


members of the Clitheroo Ramblers’ group. As they climbed up to


the nick, they saw early purple orchids, bird’s eye, primroses, violets and the leaves of butterwort plants among the scattered rocks. On reaching the nick, the


group dropped down to the magnificent limestone pavement of Moughton Scars and down the slopes of Crummack Dale to Austwick. After a pause to admire


specialist gardens and to visit the village pub, the walkers continued along the edge of Feizor Woods. Just before reaching Feizor itself, they swung left up the hill towards Higher Bank House before skirting Wharfe Wood through fields, with high clumps of


king cups. The walkers climbed the


slopes above Newfield House to the edge of Dry Rigg Quarry, whore they were treated to magnificent views over Ribblesdale, before making their way to Helwith Bridge to join the


Ribblo Way. On reaching the river,


they saw a .sandpiper, sand martins and oyster catch­ ers. Also, numerous curlews were seen as the walkers headed back to Horton. The next walk, on Satur­


day (leaving Waterloo car park. North Street, Clitheroe, at 9 a.m.), will bo led by Mr John Whitehead.


Moving words from Kibble Valley s new Mayor as he promises to do his best for the people of the borough


by Ben Carlish


"I WILL never forget this day," were the words of Coun. Brian Collis (Ribchester) on his election as Mayor of the Ribble Valley on


Tuesday evening. He was visibly moved


as the outgoing Mayor, Coun. David Smith (Lon- gridge), placed the may- oral chain on his shoul­ ders, along with the bur­ den of responsibility as the borough’s figurehead


for the next year. It was a responsibility he


accepted gladly in front of the Ribble Valley Borough Council assembled for the annual mayor-making and general meeting. He addressed the chamber: "When I was elected Deputy Mayor I made the promise that I would not let you down, and I make that same promise again." Warmly shaking the


hand of his predecessor sev­ eral times, he joked: "David, as you wore the first Mr Mayor for a long time, I feel a lit t le more confident following in your footsteps." He added: "You and


Lona have my full admira­ tion for the spirited way in which you carried out your


every duty." In proposing Coun. Collis


as the borough’s chief civic dignitary, Coun. Frank Dyson said ho had served Ribchester in so ntiany ways. He spoke of his 20 years as the landlord of the village’s Black Bull Inn, his 36 years as a member of the local football club and 29 years as its chairman. His II years as president of the tennis club was referred to, along with his work as a governor of St Wilfred’s CE Primary School and his ser­ vice as a Ribchester parish councillor and a Ribble Val­ ley borough councillor. Coun. Dyson said his work with the local playing fields association had been recog­ nised by a national award, which was presented to him by Princess Anne. In seconding him for the


position of Mayor and his wife, Mrs Pat Collis, for Mayoress, Coun. Margaret Sutcliffe (Ribblesdale) spoke of his work for the Lancashire Blind Society, their marriage of 41 years, their two daughters, Denise and Jacqueline, and two grandsons. In summing up, Coun.


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Dyson said: "I believe Pat and Brian will serve the Ribble Valley Borough with personality and heart." Later in the evening at a


dinner reception at the Mytton Fold Hotel, the Mayor named Leukaemia Research, Lancashire Blind Society, the Guides and the Scouts as his four charities. On handing over the


mayoralty, Coun. Smith said: "When I look back


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over the year as Mayor, one word comes to my mind and that is ’privilege’. It has been an absolute privilege to be Mayor for the last year and represent the bor­ ough throughout the year." Coun. Charles Warkman


(Mellor) proposed Coun. Chris Holtom for the posi­ tion of Deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayoress will be Mrs Dorothy Shaw. Coun. Warkman said: "In Coun.


Young roses in full bloom at historic hall


Holtom, I offer you a man of sterling worth. He has served on most borough council committees. His main interest is in health and he has acted as a spokesman on the health authority. It’s hard to say anything more. He is a man of great experience as parish councillor, a county councillor and a representa­ tive on the regional assem­


bly." Our picture shows, from


the left, the new Mayoress, Mrs Pat Collis; Mrs Nan Morris, wife of the Chief Executive; the new Mayor, Coun. Brian Collis; Chief Executive Mr David Mor­ ris; Deputy Mayoress Mrs Dorothy Shaw; Deputy Mayor Coun. Chris Holtom, and Fr .John Fran­ cis, Mayor’s Chap­ lain.! 180599/22/2)


Silk stockings have the edge over Russian icon!


MEMBERS of Ribblesdale Camera Club were given a chance to try their hand at analysing and choosing between pairs of photographs in a not-too-serious com­


petition called "It’s a Knockout". After the chairman brate 60 .successful years of


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asked everybody to be as objective as possible, con­ siderable amusement was created by the chance pair­ ing of two excellent pic­ tures, one a beautiful Russ­ ian icon, the other an equally beautiful pair of female legs in silk stock­ ings. A totally impossible choice! Eventually the unfortu­


nate member had to admit to personal preference rather than careful analy-


The final pair of pictures


were voted on by the whole club and a moody mono­ chrome portrait just pipped a colourful mountain land­ scape by two votes. Plans are now being


made for the summer pro­ gramme and for an exhibi­ tion in the library to cele-


the club next month. Next year promises to be


of even greater interest to new members with work­ shops and a greater say in what they would like to got from the club. Anyone joining now will


bo able to take part in the summer programme of events and more informa­ tion can be obtained by ringing 01200 423272 or 01200 4 24671. Next week is the last of


the current programme, when Mr Rob Vince, from Sandbach, presents an "Evening on Flash and Close-up", while on May 28th, the annual dinner will take place, when the high- ly-successful local portrait photographer Mr David Simmons will be guest of honour.


Car damage man is caught by owner


YOUNG roses were out in full bloom at Browsholme Hall over the week­


end. The roses in question wore the pride


of Chipping Parish Church of St Bartholomew Sunday School - they were the Rose Queen and her atten­ dants for the annual crowning. Pick of the bunch was Sally Thompson,


daughter of Mr Clive and Mrs Gilly Thompson. She was crowned by Mrs Joan Porter, president of Chipping


WI. The event followed a morning ser­


vice, which was led by the Rev. Arthur


Siddall. A lunch was provided afterwards at


the hall by permission of Mr and Mrs


Robert Parker. It was arranged by the St Michael’s congregation from Whitewell. Our picture shows rose queen atten­


dants (from the left) Millie Wood- head, Rose Thompson, Clemmie Brown, rose queen Sally Thompson, Jessica Pye and Hannah McKewan. (I60599/I3/I7a)


Church members take to the streets with world-famous film


HUNDREDS of peo­ ple in a Clitheroe parish have watched a world- famous Christian film on video after a mas­


sive canvass effort. Dozens of officials and


congregation members at the parish church of St James, Clitheroe, tramped the s tr e e ts to offer the video and a free book to 1,700 homes in the parish. The evangelical effort


has been going on for sortie time, with 600 homos visit­ ed over the Easter period alone. It will resume in the autumn and continue until every home in the parish has been visited. "Jesus - the Man Behind the Millennium" is


said to be the most widely viewed film in history, seen by 1.25 billion people and in 400 languages across the world. In Clitheroe, 200 homes


borrowed the video, but it is known that numerous people watched - a total "audience" of 1,800 in the town has been estimated so far. The number will go up later in the year. The film is regarded as


the most accurate about the life of Jesus, and is taken directly from the


Bible. The church has also dis­


tributed 600 copies of St Luke’s Gospel, on which the film is based. A spokesman for St James’


St George’s Day contest winners


THE information centre in Clitheroe would like to thank all those who entered the St George’s Day Colouring Competi­ tion. Listed below are the winners, judged by Miss Jane Silvester, the borough coun­ cil’s tourism and arts officer. Jake Nuttall - St James’s School,


Clitheroo. Alicia Walker - 41 Union Street,


Clitheroo. Tanya Townley - 13 Windsor Avenue,


Clithoroo. Kirsty McCornmick - 43 Bloasdalo


Avenue, Clithoroe. Becky Potty - Chatb\irn School. Sarah Collinson - Glendeno, Longsight


Road, Clayton-le-Dalo. Alison Sumner - Bulcocks Farm,


Pendleton. Winners are asked to collect their prizes


from the Clitheroo Tourist Information Centre.


emphasised that the videos and gospels had been bought by donations from church supporters, rather than from funds. "Many local people who


have seen the film have said that it has helped to make the teachings of Jesus have real meaning for their life today," said the spokesman. "They found seeing it a very mov­ ing experience, and for us it is a fantastic opportuni­ ty to serve God by spread­ ing His word." Anyone in the area who


would like to borrow the video can do so by ringing 01200 423608.


Friends raise


funds for children of Chernobyl


CLITHEROE’S Friends of Chernobyl’s Children fund has been boosted by more than £400, thanks to the Inner Wheel Club of Ribblesdale. Its president, Mrs Susan Hague, chose


to support the charity during her year in office and, following a number of fund raising events, she presented Mrs Maureen Holt, from the fund, with a cheque for


£411. Money was raised from'the ticket .sales


and a raffle at an International Evening, which included a talk on interior design from Clitheroe’s Blue Door Design. Mem bers also collected donations by carol singing at various venues, including the Gibbon Bridge, the Moorcock Inn and the Foxfields Hotel.


Your chance o enjoy being lampered


FANCY being pam­ pered for the day? The Hyndburn and


Ribble Valley CVS Com­ munity Care Project will again be holding one of its popular sessions, on June 8th, as part of the National Carers’ Week, and it is free to all local


carers. Phe programme will


include gentle keep-fit to music, make up demon­ strations, nail and hand care, hands-on craft work, aromatherapy and reflexol­ ogy, plus a buffet lunch and a quiet corner in which to sit and chat. Carers can join in :is much or as little :is they like. National Carers Week will run from Juno 7th to


14th, with this year’s theme of "Caring Moans Change.s". A number of other events are being organised for carers during the week. For more details and to


book a place, contact Kathleen Eixstwood, before


the end of this month, at the Community Care Pro­ ject Office, 1 Swan Mews, off Castle Street, Clithoroo, tel. 01200 422664.


Break-in bid


BURGLARS trying to break into a property in West Bradford were dis­ turbed in the middle of their attcmi)ted crime. The incident occurred at


4-30 a.m. on Saturday morning.


A MAN who saw his car being damaged gave chase and caught the culprit. In court at Blackburn,


Damian Page (21), of Hill- crest Road, Langho, admit­ ted causing £180 worth of damage and was given a conditional discharge for a year. He was ordered to pay full compensation and £50


costs. Mr David Macro, prose­


cuting, said that the owner of the vehicle, Mr Paul Hindmarch, heard voices and a banging noise outside his homo. Ho looked out of his


bedroom window and saw Page kick out, snapping the wing mirror of his Rover car. "Mr Hindmarch shouted


at the two men outside and they ran off, but he got dressed and gave chase and


eventually caught up with Pago," Mr Macro told the court. "He denied being respon­


sible but Mr Hindmarch took him to the police sta­ tion and he was arrested." When interviewed. Page


said ho was not aware he had caused any damage, but accepted he had kicked out at the car. Mr Bashrat Ditta,


defending, said his client had no explanation for what had happened. "All he can do is apolo­


gise for his behaviour. Hu had been to the pub witli his friend and was walking home when, for no reason, he lashed out." He said that Page, a self-


employed canvasser, had brought money with him to court to pay for the dam­ age.


Health chief takes


over at troubled trust A KEY figure in the local health service has been asked to take over the chairmanship of a Preston health trust experiencing difficulties. Mrs Christine Kirk, of


Read, has been chairman of Calderstones NHS Trust since its formation nearly seven years ago. The Trust has carried


through a challenging pro­ gramme of reduction and change in that time. It has developed one of the coun­ try’s few units for treating people with learning diffi­ culties who need care in somi-socure conditions. Now Mrs Kirk has been


asked to become chairm.an of the Guild Health Trust, Preston, for six months by


Health Minister Mr I'Yank Dobson. He h;is ordered its previous chairman and all five board members to resign, and Mrs Kirk will see through top-level changes. Her health service experience goes back many years. Mrs Kirk is a director of


a well-known family scaf­ folding business, based in Blackburn. She emphasised yesterday that despite well- publicised boardroom prob­ lems, the Guild’s staff were quietly going about their business of looking after patients. The deputy cliairman of


Caldcrstones, Mr Neil Beecham, will be its chair­ man for the next six months.


Bank Holiday fun for youngsters


ROEFIELD Leisure Centre is once again holding its high­ ly popular out-of-school camp, starting on June 1st and continuing throughout the Spring Bank Holiday. There will bo four days of fun activities, ranging finin ball sports to arts and crafts for children between eight


and 13. Children will bo supervised at all times within the centre


and tile swimming pool next door. Day care is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of


£7 per day. i


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