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M anchester-Roap>-\burnley :, ^ m W r i - Real birthday celebration
CHILDREN who attended an Advent pram service at Clitheroe Parish Church marked the birthday of Christ with a celebratory cake, but, instead of fitting 2,000 candles on to the cake, all the youngsters present put their own candle on it to represent their light for
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Pictured are some of those who took part in the ser . ,
Christmas show and sale at Gisburn auction
IN the Christinas show and sale of prime cattle a t Gisbum Auc tion Mart, the show champion was a young Belgian Blue heifer forwarded by A. A. and. E. Critchley. I t sold at £1,706.40 to Mitchells Butchers. The reserve champion was a
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young Belgian Blue heifer for warded by J. E. Burrow and achieved £1,515. •Best Belgian Blue X baby beef
bull: 1 and 2, J. E. Burrow; 3, T. Robinson and Son. Best Charo- lais or Simmental X baby beef bull: 1,2, and 3, J. W. Barker and Son. Best Limousin X or Blonde d’Aquitaine baby beef bull: 1, J.
E. Burrow: 2, R. and S. Baldwin: 3, H. and A. Isherwood. Best baby beef bull of any breed: 1, R. and E. Cornthwaite; 2, J. E. Bur
Campaigners bidding to re - open packhorse rout e
A SMALL group of enthusiasts is trying to re-open the full length of a packhorse route between Clitheroe
and Rochdale. "Limersgate" allowed teams to carry
not only lime but also a myriad other goods the 31 miles between the two com munities - p a r t of a longer artery betweenlinking
" M a n y stretches of the route are already .
open to horse riders and it is a case of link ing them up," says Lady Mary Towneley, of Cliviger, a keen worker for a variety of causes including heritage, conservation,
and riding. She and others keen to move the idea for
i Limersgate's rich and varied historic, > scenic, widlife and environmental features have been carefully documented to profes sional standards. The group believes that formal Heritage Trail status is achievable for it and if so, grants will be easier to obtain. So far, progress is modest but Lady Towneley says that success in these pro jects can take a decade or longer and this time scale is no deterrent. Parts of the route, whose origins go back
ward-quote Government ideas for creating thousands of miles of recreational green- ways, tracks and quiet roads for the horse, bicycle or foot traveller,
row. Best Belgian Blue bullock: 1 and 2, M. and E. Hartley; 3, J. M. Townsend. Best other continental bred bullock: 1, J. E. Burrow; 2, J. M. Townsend; 3, R. and S. Bald win. Best non-continental-bred bullock or heifer: 1,2, and 3, J. E. Holt. Best Belgian Blue heifer 475kg or under: 1, R. and S. Bald win: 2, J. E. Burrow: 3, A. R. Rigby and A. M. Capstick. Best Belgian Blue heifer 480kg or over: 1, A. A. and E. Critchley: 2, J. E. Burrow; 3, M. and E. Hartley. Best other continental X heifer: 1, M. and E. Hartley; 2, R. and S. Baldwin; 3, J. E. Burrow. Best bullock or heifer shown by a young farmer (under 26 years of
age) and beast not to have been shown in previous classes: 1, N. Mellin; 2, S. Mcllin; 3, B.
Townsend.
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end of the 20th Century A MIXED programme of music, humqur and carols helped members of Clitheroe Probus Club celebrate the
end of the year and of the 20th Century. The event was again Air," from "The Snowman,
organised by Mr Campbell Ho'pwood, with contribu tions from several club
members. After sherry, coffee and
mince pies, Mr Hopwood gave proceedings a lively beginning with reminis cences of past performances of Handel’s "Messiah”, highlighting incidents of Lancashire humour and personalities. Paul Duck told of Sam, of "pick up thy musket"
fame, and a lethal plum pudding, while Bob Jones selected four short poems which illustrated good advice and fellowship over the festive season. Chairman Jim Parker sang a solo: "Walking in the
THE East Lancashire ME/CFS Support Group is continuing its vital work among
patients and carers. Members, who work for
people suffering from myal- gic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome, were brought up to date with latest developments by the group's leader, Mrs Audrey Atwood. Rossendale Valley MP
before joining Campbell Hopwood and Tom Wall- work in singing: "We Three Kings of Orient Are." All the musical items
response" has been received in at least some
PlThe A59 is a hazard the centuries of packhorses did not face - at one time a thousand a day used the route. So the Clitheroe end of the revived one, *t is sug gested, should be at Worston, with the way
going past the Mearly Haifa, atong the edge of Pendle to Pendleton, mid then sharp left • to Wymondhouses, avoiding as much as
possible of the steep slope and then down one of two routes to Ratten Clough. "Here the packman faced the same problems which we still have today. Pendle is a dark and treacherous hill and to avoid the bad ground, alternatives from the preferred hne had always had to be taken," says the
dle, past Higham, down over the former opencast workings and across Pendle
From there the route goes down off Pen
Water.Then the riders go up through Ightenhill and through parts of Burnley to the
Habergham area and over into Cliviger through Clowbridge, using already restored.
tracks to Rochdale. Although the route is an ancient one, the
centuries, have already been re-opened after restoration, and permissive riding could be allowed on others. A "positive
group is keen to emphasise it was used well into the 19th. Century, with the last pony
dying in 1902. The group has already presented its case
to some councillors and is planning further ways of making progress.
Party time for Clitheroe Camera Club’s meeting
IT was more of a party than a photographic evening when Ribblesdale Camera Club held its last meeting of the year. A fun quiz was presented
by Tony and Gwynneth Keeley, of the Macclesfield
club. The mood was set by the
clubroom Christmas deco rations, which gave a bright
and welcoming appearance, and the high attendance of members, all intending to make the last meeting of the millennium an enjoy able evening. The quiz touched on pho tographic history before
going on to more general knowledge. The highest mark obtained was 43 out of a possible 65, much bet
ter apparently, than the best score in'Birmingham the night before. The evening concluded
with mince pies and infor mal social chat which went on for at least another hour. The first'meeting in the
year 2000 will be at 7-30 p.m. on January 4th in the club's Chatbum clubroom.
were accompanied by guest pianist Philip Dobson, who also gave a solo piece: "An
Intermezzo," by Brahms. In the intervals between
individual contributions, members enjoyed singing traditional carols. The meeting was con
cluded by a general appreci ation by Tom Wallwork, who paid special tribute to
guest Philip Dobson and to Campbell Hopwood lor organising and leading a most enjoyable meeting in the true spirit of Christmas.
MPs back support group
sented to the group’s secre tary, Mrs Rosemary Eveleigh, on the occasion of her birthday and in appre ciation of her many hours of hard work on behalf of members. The group's next meeting
is scheduled for January 14th, at 7-30 p.m. at Wilp- shire Methodist Church, when Dr David Grimes is due to give a talk. "Patients, carers and
Janet Anderson and Burn ley MP Peter Pike attended the meeting. "A Christmas celebration
in the form of a shared sup per, wonderful as ever, was then enjoyed by all. After wards there was an oppor tunity to socialise," said publicity officer Sheila Fish. A pot of plants was pre
newcomers are always wel come, and a newsletter is available with further details," said the publicity officer. Telephone inquiries can
be made to Mrs Pam Mars- den (01254 884513) or Mrs Jeanette Birch (01254 884250).
ensured the church's coffers were also swollen by a record £1,700 — all of which I will go on the running and maintenance of
YOUNGSTERS' Christmas stockings were bulging prematurely after Father Christmas dropped by at the Whalley Methodist Church's Christmas fair. A bumper attendance at the fun event
I the church. "It's the best we've ever done. It was a
great effort by all concerned and was well supported by the community as a whole," beamed the Rev. Chris Cheeseman.
Gent in red drops in on village fair! Over 75 three-course Christmas lunches
were served and buyers milled around stalls and stands selling all manner of Christmas goodies. Youngsters were delighted by the appearance of Father Christmas who made time in his busy pre- Christmas work schedule to visit the vil lage.
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Our picture shows Whalley youngsters
getting into the Christmas spirit at Whal ley Methodist Church's annual Christmas Fair
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ALL services dellivered by Ribble Valley Bor ough Council are ready the
L i "Millennium
Bug." Following many months
of preparation, testing and adjusting systems, the bor ough council wants to assure everyone that it is confident that all essential services will continue to be delivered as usual. However, in the event of
Council is Cellist makes a welcome return bug-free!
Clitheroe Concert
S.o.cie.ty
CLITHEROE Concert Society was delighted to welcome back cellist Alice Neary, accompanied on this occasion by pianist Gretel DowdeswelDfor the last
recital of the year. The society was pleased to welcome the
Clitheroe Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Alan Yearing, for a second visit. The Countess of Munster Trust gener
ously supports both musicians. The recital opened with Sonata in F
an emergency, key staff have been identified and will be on standby over the Millennium weekend. The council's emergency
Major op. 5 no.l by Beethoven. This early work of Beethoven displays an interesting mix of the influence of Haydn and Mozart alongside dramatic foretastes of his later style. These stormy episodes were well cap tured by both pianist and cellist. Fire and energy were displayed in the
contact is: Emergency Con trol Centre, 29 Dowry Street, Accrington, tel. 01254 382877.
Barn conversions
given green light MORE barn conversions have been given planning permission by officials of Ribble Valley Borough Council, acting under
and Piano (1999) by Manchester-trained John McCabe. Alice prepared the audience for this by first playing the main themes and saying a little about the work's con struction. The first movement was very intense and dark, full of clashing seconds and largely performed in the lower register of both instruments. The second move ment was much lighter in character, with a jaunty theme and an interesting technique requiring pizzicato to be performed by both hands simultaneously. An eerie feeling was produced by the use of harmonics. Wonderful attention to detail con
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opening movement of Schumann's Five Pieces in Folk Style. In the more lyrical movements, the audience was able to enjoy the wonderful singing tone quality of the soloist's Gaghano cello. During the interval a fine portrait of
tributed to the memorable performance of Grieg's Sonata for Cello and Piano in A minor. In all three, movements, the audi ence was treated to brilliant playing from both performers, both individually and as a partnership. As an encore, Alice and Gretel played '
Alice by the local artist and committee member Elizabeth Foster, was displayed. A highlight of the evening was the sec ond performance of the Sonata for Cello
their delegated powers. Two dwellings can be
Mendelsohn’s Song Without Words with extreme beauty. A lovely end to a thor oughly enjoyable evening. The first recital of 2000 will be by the
Gould Piano Trio at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sixth Form Centre on January 12th.
Membership drive for more ramblers THE popularity of walking is expect
formed at Dinckley Grange Barn, Dinckley, and so can one, with a porch and garage extension, at Lower- gate Farm, Twiston.
ed to increase in the new Millennium. Clitheroe Ramblers seek an increase m
membership, and are even offering.a dis count on the subscription fee to people who join after taking part in either of the Now Year walks being organised as part
of a national drive. The first walk of the new millennium is-
on Sunday. An eight-mile route will start at Bolton-by-Bowland car park at 10-15 a.m., the Clitheroe meeting being 15 minutes earlier at the Chester Avenue car park; The leader will be Pat Parrott, 01200 423125.
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