Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Alliance caravan rolls into town for some good-natured banter


ACTIVISTS from the Countryside Alliance rolled into Clitheroe market on Tuesday in a


"campaign caravan." The vehicle, manned by


Ribble Valley campaigners, was set up to draw people's attention to countryside issues such as fox hunting and farming. Countryside Alliance lit­


erature was handed out and money was collected for the organisation. Also on dis­ play, were CD copies of the Countryside Alliance's anthem "Guardians of the Land," written and per­ formed by Newton singer/songwriter/ land agent William McClintock Bunbury, who himself put in an appearance on the stall for a while. Those manning the cara­


van said they had enjoyed some


good-natured


exchanges with all manner of people with a wide range of views, despite the abysmal weather. Mr Tom Fell, regional


organiser for the Alliance, commented: "It has been


very productive for us if you consider the weather. I have been talking to a man for over half-an-hour about fox hunting. It was very amicable and at the end we agreed to differ. We are quite prepared to debate; it is only when it comes to people threatening me and my family with violence that I object. "We are not ashamed of


what we do. For too long the media, television and other groups have present­ ed the idea that the antis are in some way living a healthier lifestyle, but there is nothing more healthy than living a country life, eating the fish and the game that you have caught


yourself. "Many people are far too


easily taken in by the 'cud­ dly bunny'-Walt Disney bit put forward by the antis. But I would ask them - how does the fox make its living? By killing animals like chickens and rabbits -


that's how." The caravan was due at


Clitheroe Auction Mart yesterday afternoon.


French circle welcomes twinning guests


MEMBERS and friends of the French Circle of Ribblesdale will be joined by visito rs from the Whalley Twinning Asso­ ciation for their February 8th meeting at Whalley Abbey Conference Centre. Starting at 8 p.m., the


Rev. Ian Robins will be pre­ senting a talk on his work as a member of the Quaker Ambulance Service, work­ ing in Paris at the end of the Second World War, after four years of German occupation.


Only 20 places are avail­


able for a meal and cabaret at Preston's Bistro French in March. Contact presi­ dent Bernard Penine on 01254 240696. The next meeting, on


March 8th, will consist of a debate, led by Steve Chap­ pies, on the teaching of French in schools. All mod­ ern languages teachers are


welcome. For further information,


contact Janet Taylor on 01254 878656.


Cycle coding session


THE police are organising a pedal cycle postcoding ses­ sion on Saturday morning. Having the postcode


stamped on the frame assists identification if a stolen machine is recovered. More than 30 were taken in the Clitheroe area last


year. The coding will be done,


free of charge, between 9 a. m. and noon on Saturday at the Clitheroe station. Au appropriate adult will


need to sign the consent form - one can be picked up in advance at the station if needed. Children or adults taking machines are asked to make sure they are in clean condition — and that there is no doubt what the correct post code is! Specially trained expert


Davina Schofield will be present to give advice on any aspect of crime preven­ tion to anyone who cares to


call in. Date for farmer’s hearing


THE trial of a Ribble Valley farmer accused of making threats to kill will start on March 1st.


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Paul Kenny (51), of Standndge Farm, Slaidburn is alleged to have made the threats against employees of the


supervisory Intervention Board. The incident is said to have happened on June 29th last


Firm sets out to prove that science can be fun The Clitheroe visits are part of a


SCIENCE is fun! That's the message from local company


3M Neotechnic. The Clitheroc-bascd firm, part of


3M UK pic., has set up a Theatre for Science scheme, with the help of the Quantum Theatre Group, to provide science lessons with an innovative dif­ ference to local schoolchildren. The theatre group has already vis­


ited Brooksidc CP School and Pendlo CP School to present one of its plays, "The Big Drip", based upon the national curriculum for science, and featuring the chemistry of water and other materials, including solids and


gases. Pendlo CP School head teacher


Mrs Margaret Carrington explained:


'The play was a whole-hearted perfor­ mance which delighted the children and impressed the staff. It will cer­ tainly extend the recent work we have covered in the classroom and act as a stimulating aide memoire to science.” Following the performance, the


children were invited to enter a draw­ ing competition, illustrating what they had learnt about the properties of water, with prizes for the winner and runner-up donated by 3M. Commenting on the success of the


performances, 3M Neotechnic's site manager, Mr Nick Green, who visited the schools with the theatre group, said: "We are delighted to be able to support local schools and enhance their science education in this innov­


ative and entertaining way."


Numbers down, but speakers’ meeting is still a success


THERE was another successful meet­ ing for Clitheroe Speakers' Club, despite depleted numbers due to illness. The highlights of the meeting were


three first-time speeches by new mem­ bers John Holland, Janet Blakeley and


Medeleine Adey. Mr Holland's title was "I nearly did­


n't make it here tonight", which very humorously explained the twists and turns of his life, any of which could have resulted in his being almost anywhere


but at the meeting. "Ferrets" was Janet Blakeley s sub­


ject. She, explained, again with plenty of humour, what wonderful pets these


animals make. "The members were not 100 per cent


convinced, but were very entertained, nonetheless," said a spokesman. Medeleine Adey gave a speech enti­


tled "Adaptability", which gave a CV of her life to date, proving the value and necessity of being adaptable. ^ The topics session was different from usual and, in a sense, reinforced the mes-


The starting point was an imaginary


short story, which was cut off in mid­ sentence by topics chairman Ada Gar­ ner, who asked another member to con­ tinue the tale, and repeated the cutting- off technique with several members. Afterwards a spokesman said: "Need­


less to say there were many twists and turns in the storyline arid, while the result was not quite Booker Prize mate- rial, it was good fun and certainly made members think on their feet." The chairman for the evening was


Stanley Blackburn and the speech eval­ uators were Stephen Clarke, Penny Ogden and Derrick Holmes. John Adey was the topics evaluator, Dennis Ogden was timekeeper and Gordon Taylor was general evaluator. "All in all, it was a good evening


which pushed everyone a little further up the learning curve," said the


spokesman. The group's next meeting is on Mon­


day at Low Moor Club, when a visit by


members of the ladies’ branch of Black- i-----P.lnh’s is scheduled.


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nationwide scheme, with the Quan­ tum Theatre Group sponsored by 3M UK pic. to tour 35 schools throughout


the country. "The Big Drip" will be heading for


St James's CE Primary School and St Michael and St John's RC School next


month. Our picture shows pupils Jessica


Green, Lucy Clarkson, Sam Ander- ton, Kieron Mitton and Stephanie Carey with 3M Site Manager Nick Green and Quantam Theatre for Sci­ ence actors Sally-Ann Landick and Daniel Murton before 'The Big Drip' play at Pendle County Primary School. (260199/13/9).


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Local share of tax bill


THIS year's Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council's portion of council tax bills has been set at just under £100 at the band D benchmark level, a 1.4% increase on last year's


figure Because capping limits have


been abolished, and Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Police Authority have yet to add their,figures to the overall bill, finance officers were unable to say what the total council tax will be


at this stage. However, the borough council


tax figure is only a 1.4% increase on last year's figure - a feat attrib­ uted to good book-keeping by finance officers and one welcomed by councillors at a meeting of the borough council's Finance and Pol­ icy Committee, when the figure was set on Tuesday night. The base budget figure of £99.44 for the year will vary according to additional charges made by local parish councils in the borough.


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knifeman bit policewoman’s arm


A DRUG-addicted knifeman from Clitheroe sank his teeth into a policewoman's elbow and told her: "You have got AIDs


now." Burnley Crown Court heard how


Tyrone Bridges (26), of Waterloo Road, confronted a group with a six-inch bladed ferocious-looking weapon, and then set on the officer while in a car being driven to the


police station. Bridges was sent to prison for eight months, after admitting affray and assault


causing actual bodily harm. Sentencing him, Recorder Robert Marks


said the four confronted in the street must have been terrified. At the time of the offence, Bridges was subject to a probation order and two conditional discharges. The Recorder went on: "I accept you have had many problems in the past and have made efforts to pull yourself round. You appear to have been making progress, but you have been given many, many chances." The court heard how a friend of Bridges


went out with another girl for a drink in Clitheroe. The pair were standing outside


a public house with two men when the defendant approached and shouted threats


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to try to get the men to fight. Bridges, armed with the knife and hold­


ing a can of beer, said to one of the men: "Come on, big boy, let's see how hard you


are now." While wielding the knife, Bridges was


kicked in the chest. He was then arrested at home, where police found two scabbards,


one of which was empty. Bridges was put in a police car. He


became abusive and threatening, and lunged towards the driver. The police­ woman put her arm across to stop him and Bridges bit her, telling her she would have AIDs. The officer's skin was broken and she was worried, knowing Bridges to be a


drug user. . Defending Bridges, Mr Dennis Watson


said his client had had a drink and drugs problem for a long time, but had made efforts. He had stretched the tolerance of his parents to the limit, but had their con-, tinued support. Bridges’ father had seen a big change and significant progress. A college computer course was available


for the defendant and Mr Watson asked for the sentence to be deferred to put "him on


his mettle".


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Programme for 1999 FEBRUARY


Edinburgh & Borderlands, 3 days........................£59 Royal Yacht Britannia, 3 days......................£109.50 Valentines in Amslerdam, 3 days.........................£79


MARCH


11th 12th 13th 18th


2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 9lh 9th 20th 24th


1st


2nd 8th Nth 21 si 22nd 29th


4th


5 • Amsterdam, 4 days.......................................£169 Amsterdam Cruise, 5 days................................... £89 Scotland's Scenic Railways, 5 days................. £169 Mothers Day weekend in Paris, 3 days...............£65 Crufts, 2 days..................................................£59.95 Champagne, Chocolates & Paris, 5 days..........£139


APRIL


Easter in Dornoch, 4 days........................ Golfing & Touring in Ireland, 4 days ..........


Easter in Paris, 4 days............................. Easter in Disneyland Paris, 3 days......... Geoff Hamilton's Barnsdale, 2 days......... The Gardens of Galloway, 3 days Highland Railways, 6 days...................... Provence & The French Riviera, 8 days.


..£129 ..£199 £99 £99


....£65 ....£75


....£209 ....£199


Spalding’s Famous Flower Festival, 2 days....£79.75 International Classic Motor Show, 1 day.......£29.95 Lucerne, Montreux & Swiss Alps, 8 days.......... £149 Paris the city of light, 4 days..............................£124 Monets Garden, 4 days.................................... 2,15 London Theatre Weekend, 2 days.......................£99 Disneyland Paris, 3 days.................................. £109


Scotland’s National Gardening Show, 4 days ..£129 4th The Heart ol Scotland 3 days.............................-£89


4th The 1999 Derby, 2 days........................- ........ 11th Walking for Softies in the Cotswolds, 3 days..£99.95 12,h All Saints Cancer., 1 day.....


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12lh Sorrento & The Isle of Capri, 9 days................. 17th Tuscany & Lake Garda, 10 days......................... £559


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‘The Cftcltenham QoCd Cup


March 18th, 2 Days - £69.95


Whether you are a regular race goer or a newcomer to the sport, we are sure this opportunity to attend this meeting on the


hiqhest profile occasion - Gold Cup Day, will be a never to be forgotten experience. The twenty most eagerly awaited raced of the


Jumping Season draws enthusiasts from all over Britain, Ireland and beyond and in just three days, over 400 horses compete.


The rewards of victory over the festival


reflect the achievement with well in excess ot £1 million on offer.


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The price of our break includes transport throughout,


accommodation for one night with evening meal


kfSf Enclosure and a visit to Warwick.


YORK &


THE METRO CENTRE


April 10th, 2 days - £35


This iwu-day weekend break really is great value for money. You can enjoy the history and culture of medieval York and


Siiop- T iu .-Y ou-D koi' at the Metro Centre, Gateshead, one of the country’s largest out


of town shopping malls. Our overnight stay is in either Scarborough


or Whitby, all rooms have en-suitc facilities, there’s entertainment in the evening, a three course meal and English i


breakfast the following , ‘ ' morning. Add to that transport from the


local area and you have a great value


for money weekend break.


^ and cooked breakfast, entrance to the Courage


PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERA


April 24th or October 2nd 8 days - £199


Sun blessed Provence is famed lor its clean air, mild climate, vineyards and fields ol lavender, it's home to tine loud and wines and warm


friendly people. The sophisticated beauty ol the Cote d’Azur couldn't be a greater contrast, here arc the worlds most celebrated resorts. Cannes, home to the film festival, Monaco and Monte Carlo, the ultra exclusive playground ol the


super rich. We have lime in both and plenty of time to relax and take in your beautiful surroundings at our hotel in Provence.


Includes transport by "overnight express"


coach, channel crossings, accommodation for five nights in Provence with breakfasts, visit to Cannes and a visit to Monte Carlo


P O N T IN ’S HALF-TERM BREAKS


February 12th-22nd — 3 or 4 night breaks From £15 per person


Pontin’s Half-Term Breaks must be one of the bargains of the year. The whole family can enjoy a great three or four night break full of fun and entertainment from only £15 per person. The price is based on tour


people sharing a refurbished Popular self- catering apartment. The Holidays are Just perfect for families because Pontin s


famous Bluecoats lead off a dazzling array ot entertainment to WOW the grown ups, there’s something for everyone.


understand children so well. In the evening, the party really comes to life when the


pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues. You can choose which holiday centre you


Pontins have carried out a multi-million pound investment programme with new


visit from Camber Sands in Sussex, Brean Sands in Somerset and Prestatyn Sands in North Wales.


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We’ve all seen innumerable “Monet’s” reproduced on birthday cards and calendars, but simply to be there in the spectacular display of colour is an unforgettable e*penence. In


the water garden, Japanese in inspiration, surrounded by bamboo trees rhododendrons, azaleas and shaded by a great willow tree, is the Lily Pond. This is where the famou


“Water Lillies" was painted. The flower garden is preserved exactly as it was and is almost impossible to describe, its beauty has to be seen to be believed.


Our trips to Monet's home and gardens include transport throughout, accommodation in good hotels, admission to the house and garden and scenic louring._________


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April 16th, 4 days - £149 It’s ensv to see why Holland is such a popular destination in Springtime the countiyside


dm rlvinre to view acres o f magnificent flowering bulbs, but also includes a visit to /th e famous Keukenhof Gardens with 60 acres covered in magnificent floral displays.


V Thc nrjce includes transport throughout by modern coach, accommodation for three W i l l i n g meals and breakfasts, bulbfields tour vtstf to the Keukenhot


Gardens, visit to Franz Roosens Tulip Nurseries and a taste ot Bruges.


THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW May 2nd - day trip — £29.95


Rritain’q oreatest classic car show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts, and is one of th rN a h lS o f th e M a y Bank Holiday weekend, held at the NEC, Birmingham the


shoi pSys host tothecream of the country’s classic cars, all pci,shed to perfection at the start of a new season.


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You can aain an insiqht into the hours devoted by enthusiasts in the painstaking task ot You can gam an tnsignt 'nrleptoratjoni you can s0* displays 0f prize winning vehicles by


over 100 car clubs, and you can enjoy some of the special events taking place throughout the day.


Includes transport throughout, admission to the NEC. From £15 per person.


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