Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 24th, 1999
Advertiser and Times guide to tradesmen who
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From Homework To Homeworker
Large Selection OF New and Used Furniture at Discounted Prices
Also Stationery, Machines and Consumables
Acorn Office Equipment Ltd -Systems House, Accrington Roaij, Burnley Tel: 012»2 456115 Fa^: 01202 45060.} Mon-Frl 9-5pm Sat. 9-1 pm
Free estimates
wide range of fabrics.
Pickup and delivery service.
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weekly look at local issues, people and places, compiled by Tim Procter
Reupholstery o f all tppes of furniture including:
• Odd chairs • Loose covers • Re-dyeing of leather suites • Made to measure curtains.
0 1 2 0 0 4 4 2 8 8 8 T. & G, ELEC ICTR S
62 WHALLEY ROAD CLiTllEROE
Telephone 427280
TV AND VIDEO SATELLITE RENTALS SALES AND SERVICE
Special rates - Pensioners Many offers available - First class service
.JUST GIVE US A CALL Clitheroe 427280
On Dlcltul Aiitlinrised Ketiiiler Delivered Free to Your Home Enabling Independence Ear the Elderly & Disabled
10 Day and 5 Day Variety Pack from £14.65
Roa.sl Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Served wilh Roast and Boiled Potatoes, Carrots and
Bru.sscls Sprouts
Example oe Menu: Lemon Sponge, Served witii Lemon Custard. For more details Tel: 01200 444422
NATURAL STONE FLOORING §tlf}bley ^eclaniatiotv
High quality natural stone flags and tiles suitable for traditional iloors, conservatories and patios available from stock from £15 per sq.yd + Vat
Stone table tops also available
E-Mail;
joe@ribble.reclamation.com
Websitetwww.ribble.reclamation.com
For quote Tel: 01772 794534 Fax: 01772 794604
REVIVE YOUR CARPETS AND UPHOLSTERY WITH THE Natural Cleaning Process
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DJ,P. Domestics SPARES, REPAIRS. SALES
AMD SERVICE TO ALL MAKES OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
EFFICIENT FRIENDLY SERVICE
CLITHEROE 01200 443340 MOBILE 0973 358778
1/3 THE ARCADE, KING LANE, CLITHEROE PETE G.E. COLE HASLAM
De co ra to r Est. 1979
Pa in te r and
T elep h on e Clitheroe 4 2 5 5 9 5
Electrical, Plumbing & Central Heating Contractors
A MEMI3EB OF CORGI AND NIC EIC
Approved Contractor
D om e s t ic . In d u s tr ia l . C om m e rcia l & A t jr icu ltu ra i In s ta l la t io n s
FUEE E S T IM A T E S Tel/Fax:
Mobile 0973 482286 01200 426881
RIBBLE VALLEY UPHOLSTERY 68 - 70 Whalley Road, Clilheroe
HYNDBURN & CLITHEROE
IVt? will clean your:- • Carpels
(A member o f Ihc Guild o f Master Craftsmen)
All kinds of upholstery work undertaken, domestic and commercial.
Lounge suites • Conservatory suites • Fireside chairs • Dining chairs
Spring repairs • Frame repairs • Replacement seat foams Hundreds of fabrics to choose from
New suites manufactured to customers own specifications For a personal service telephone
• Suites • Upholstery • Curtains - while they hanfi!
• Vertical Blinds • Leather Suites • Oriental liufis
...In complete safety
C All work is ffuaranteed, your satisfaction is our reputation
No possibility ofshrinkafie
• Safe non-toxic Solutions • Atost carpets dry in one hour • Remove most stubborn stains • Recommended by Icadinf; insurance companies
For your FRKE no obligation quotation call Independently owned and operated
01254 391196 (Office)
VAN A N D MAN
LIGHT HAULAGE & REMOVALS & SINGLE ITEMS
Tel: 01200 426809 or 0976 303766
THE HEDGEROW GARDEN SERVICES
Carden and lawn maintenance
Telephone: Whalley 01254 822762
MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIRS (All makes)
Repairs end aorvlclng by qualltlod staff
• Lookago chocks • Fast froo ostlmotos
• Low rates • No "call-out" charge COLCARE 0 1 2 0 0 4 2 7 9 7 3
P A S N TER & D E C O R A TO R
A ls o g e n e ra l h o u s e m ain ten an ce.
A Iradilional workman offering competitive rales. Contact
F re d d ie P ro c te r on 01200 423020 Mobile 0407 702362
Furniture Refurbisher
Jo h n Schofield Tel: Clitheroe 429217 Mobile: 07970 154917
WORKMANSHIP
JOINER QUALITY
Tel; (01254) 877960
Free Estimates Fully Qualified H. N.JAY
NATURALSTONE New Stone Paving in Various Colours and
Textures - very high quality lor internal and external uses.
From £8.00 per sq.yd + VAT
New Pitched Face Walling Stock sizes:
50mm, 65mm, 75mm, 100mm, 140mm. From £25.00 per sq.yd.
Also New and Reclaimed ^
Heads, Cills, Jambs, Mullions, Quoins and Copings, etc.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Brand New 20" x 10" Blue Slates at 60p cacli + VAI
Discounts for large orders. north west
reclamation Delivery Service
Tel: 01282 603108
WHERE THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST
For your building materials Trade &DIY
Grado 1 Top Soil Crano o f f to a d avalto blo Wo now stock
Mr George Waddington on 01200 422697 Over / 7 years in the Upholstery Trade____________
d b o d e % decorating services
Interior and exterior. For free estimates Tel: Billington
01254 822454 or 01254 610427
PLUMBBNG HEATING BUBLOBHG
SE RV IC E S Telephone
01254 233350
Windows/doors At trade prices.
Hardwood, softwood & U.P.V.C. promt; 22.
Eor all your domestic and commercial Joinery needs.
Eor a friendly and personal service contact
R. & P. Hargreaves loinurs and Building Contractors
The Worksliop, Hall St, Clitheroe. at: III2II0 426626
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ECEemm mmewR | Tel: 01200 447009 Mobile:
0467 293886
All types of electrical work undertaken Free
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O O S T S I i S DOMESTIC CLEANING AGENCY
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Daily, weekly or monthly cleaning arranged Ironing service also available
Competitive rates
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UARANTEED
A QUARTER of a century has passed since Alastair McLean first became a Castle Cement
employee. Clitheroe man Mr McLean, an
LGV driver, was presented with a gentleman's 9ct gold rotary quartz strap watch for 25 years of a service at a ceremony at the Old Post House
Hotel, Clitheroe. Mr McLean, who was presented
with his gift by general distribution manager Mr Andrew Bridge, was joined in the celebrations by around 20 guests, including management, fellow employees, relatives and
friends.A spokesperson for the company said: "Alastair and all his guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening." Our picture shows Mr Bridge, loft, presenting Mr McLean, second left, with his long service award at the Old Post House Hotel, Clitheroe, as guests watch. (0G0699/9/8)
James is our star reader
TALENTED youngster James Craven won our Junior Reader of the
Month award for May. James (seven), likes maths and art
as a pupil at Barrow School. His hob bies are swimming with the Dolphins Club at Ribblosdale Pool, and ho has enjoyed going to the Beavers at Whal
ley for 18 months. James, of Barrow, is also a keen read
er and writes stories and poems about
his pot hamster. His review of Sheila Lavolle's "Ursu
la Flying" was chosen as Llio winner by the judges at Clitlicroe Library. James (pictured) said that he
enjoyed the book because it was inter esting and funny. His favourite part of "Ursula Flying" was where hungry Mr Brown :ite Uisulas beefburger and cliips He reads a lot of hooks and says tliat Hus li;us been one of liis favourites.
I T f o r t h e w e e k
'h a t ’s all this about being
. , saved?," I was asked. "You are asking about
, "From what might liappen to you if you liecomo a hardened, .self- centred sinner witli no
con.sideru-
salvation," I replied. "Salvation from whatV"
I tioned liell fire and evcrla-sting pun- I Lsliment."
lion for others." "1 thought you would liave men-
"I didn't want you to get the /
wrong idea "Don't you believe in the pangs
I cniiglitoned souls when tliey come
and pains of liell tlieiiT "Oh yesi
Thc.se will come to the
to realise Hie amount of good they neglected to do, and the opportuni ties of lielp tliey did not offer when they could have done. It's the sin's omission that most of us will great ly regret in the after-life. Jesus, Cod's son, came on earth to save us from
sinfulne.ss spoiling our live.s, not to condemn us." (.lohn 3.17). Salvation is the answer to eveiy
soul's scarcli for sccunly. 'I’ho sci ip- ture.s say tliat we are .saved from the harmful influence of a ciooked and pei'
vor.so generation. .lesii.s IS reiiorled to have said: "1
witli Him along a hotter way; God's way, to save us from disastrous con
sequences. In the hymn "Amazing Grace"
many of us sing with considorahlo feeling: "1 once was lost, but now I'm found, w;us blind, but now can see." Jesus came and found us straying, and opened our eyes to tlie perils of the way aliead if we ignored liis loving call to come hack
lo Him. My inquirer had to listen witli an
intensity tliat conveyed liis iiilei est
am come to seek and save that which is lost." (Matt 18.11 Luke 19.10). Wlicn we are lost in .sinful-
ne.ss,
Je.siis still comes to us to go
and sincerity. "How can I tell if it's Cod's voice
siieakiiig to me?," he iLskod. I smiled, "f think that it is possi-
lilo you know, because you have
already lieard his voice." He reddened, and replied, "Well!
Yes, you're right, f believe I liavc." "And did you do anything about
it?," I asked. ft was his turn to smile. "No I
didn't, hut I think I'm going to do." Sensing a time of opportunity, f \
suggested tliat we talked with God togoHier, at once. Tlie outcome wius tliat ho heard the call again, and answered it most readily. Today he luus no need to ask about salvation, hut can tell others; My prayer is tliat soon someone will give liini Hie opiKirtunity that came my way, to allow liirn to witlioss joy, and help another seeking soul.
Joe Stunsficld
All adds up to exciting event
THE finest of young math ematical minds were due to be put to the test yesterday in the Lancashire County Maths Championships. The competition was to
take place at the Wood lands Centro, Chorley, and among the top 20 of Lan cashire's Year 7 mathemati cians taking part were locals Francesca Holt, of St Augustine's RC High School, Billington, and Joseph Thornlcy, of Rib blosdale High School, Clitheroe. Each had to face mind-
bending equations and brain-teasing conundrums in the final, this year spon sored by Enterprise PLC.
K.R.S. UPHOLSTERY • 3 piece suites • Antique furniture
iFormer top TV exeiicti^com es with theory for local bomb
b y Tim Procter M
bombing of 1940 - and a memory of it has come to us all the way
any people still around the area rem ember the Chatburn
from Essex. But key Ribble Valley
been among the unluckiest of the war." Many boys were playing soccer that day and there must be a good few others still about who remember what hap
pened. For pupils of the girls'
personality Mr Bryan Cowgill may well have the answer to the "why did it happen" riddle. He has had a lifelong knack of being up with events local and national - for exam ple, he was one of the speakers at a memorial service for former col league Mr Andrew Gard ner last week. Mr Cowgill saw the Ger
grammar school, the day had a different importance. It was speech day and, as it was very early in the war, white dresses were still worn for the occasion - one of many formalities later dis pensed with, remembers Mrs Ailsa Westrop, now of Castle Hedingham, Essex. Just after lunch, she was
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cycling to school in her white dress down Pendleton Hall Road when she saw the plane "hedge hopping." It was so close to her that she thought she was going to run into it. "The pilot turned his
man plane over Clitheroe nearly 60 years ago and. true to his later mantle as a miss-nothing, very success ful television pioneer, saw something others did not. "Wo wore playing football
on the Highmoor field when this plane started circling overhead — we all froze in fear," recalls Mr Cowgill. "I think the plane was in
head and looked directly at me. Ho was wearing a close- fitting brown leather flying helmet and large goggles. I was quite horrified to see the black cross on the side of the plane and the Swasti ka on the tail. It was excit ingly scary for a 13-year-old and even after all these years it remains clear in my mind.
trouble, as smoke was streaming from part of it, and I feel it was circling looking for any factory or similar place to quickly dump its bombs. "The piano disappeared
towards Chatburn and within a minute or two wo heard an explosion," says Mr Cowgill. He believes that the plane was part of a bombing raid on Liverpool, although no one knows why it was in trouble over the Ribble Valley. "But later, through the
turned around again and flew in the direction of Chatburn, where, before I reached school, the bombs wore dropped. It was a very small plane, about the size of a Hurricane." Mrs Westrop feels that
"The plane then climbed, MR COWGILL wilh a montage of some of the famous people he has met
the plane was looking for a specific target - perhaps the jet engine development plant from which a peculiar whining noise could often be heard. Maybe there had been a spy in Clitheroe who
Royal Engineers at Low Moor Mill, we heard that it had crashed on the York shire Moors. The casualties at Chatburn must have
had given the tip offl" Memories of school itself are just as clear for Mrs
Westrop, and far happier. "The girls, especially those in my form, were all
friendly and wo had a great time together. There was none of the 'bitchiness' that seems prevalent in many schools today. With one exception, even the prefects wore kind and helpful towards the younger girls. Years later, my niece and great niece attended the school in its new building and t)oth went to university. So CRGS must be continu ing to excel in education and, I hope, in the friendli ness of the students." e Mr Cowgill's most
recent part in history was on a far greater stage than the Highmoor playing fields - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London, often the venue for the media's reli gious events. Some 600 people were
present for the memorial service to Mr Andrew Gardner and Mr Cowgill was one of several who had the honour of giving an address. He spoke with great affection of his former colleague, whose friendship he had retained after retire ment.
Gardner very highly as an ITN reporter and BBC anchorman and, after he was made managing direc tor of Thames Television, was very pleased that Mr Gardner agreed to join him. "The Cowgill Years," a
Mr Cowgill rated Mr
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remarkably informative and entertaining two-and- a-half hour tape about Mr Cowgill's life, has been a groat success. Another pro ject may now be under con sideration, but Mr Cowgill is not ready to reveal his hand just yet.
Gift for 25 years’ Castle Cement service
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