Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, September 30th, 1999 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified),
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Strong finish for local cyclist in top-class race
A CLITHEROE man achieved a creditable place in one of the world's toughest cycle
races on Sunday. Gareth Morris finished
22nd out of 260 competi tors in the gruelling 39th Three Peaks Cycle Cross
Classic. In ideal weather condi
tions, the country's elite cyclists were joined by sev eral from overseas, with Ormskirk's Ian Cuthbert- son in his debut ride out- sprinting the three-times winner, Chris Young, with a time of 3hr. 2min. 23sec. Cyclists travelled from all
ers from Helwith Bridge to the summit of .Inglebor- ough, along the road to the great climb of Whemside, but competitors were unable to admire the engi neering masterpiece of Rib- blehead viaduct, as the steep descent required total concentration. The final climb over
the Burnley Cycle Centre, in Briercliffe Road, Burn
ley.
rience in the trade, having worked for 10 years as man ager of a prestigious cycle shop in Clitheroe. A keen cyclist for 20
He has a wealth of expe
rocks and boulders to the top of Pen-y-ghent was made more difficult by rid ers crossing each other on the climb and descent and avoiding the many specta tors clambering for a better view of the treacherous
course. Other local riders who
over the country to take part, with at least one com petitor from the United States of America. Gareth (32), who rides
took part were Wadding- ton's Ian Payne and. Chris Briggs, of Clitheroe.. Gareth's ride came at the
for Clayton Velo, finished in a time of 3hr. 28min. in the challenging 60km off-road course. The route took rid
A RIBBLE VALLEY organisation raised almost £327 at a coffee morning held in the Mayor of Clitheroe's
C o f fe e m o rn in g b o o s t s ca r e r s ’ co f fe r s Speaking about the cof
an organisation which recruits, trains and sup ports care attendants who provide respite for carers
parlour. The Mayor himself,
Coun. Alan Yearing, was among those who attend ed the event organised by Ribble Valley Crossroads,
across this area. Although the majority of
the group’s funding comes via health and social ser vices, the balance has to be made up by donations and proceeds from fund-raising
events.
fee morning, which was well attended, the manager of Ribble Valley Crossroads, Mrs Sue Siddall, said: "Thank you to everyone who supported the coffee morning by sending in gifts for the tombola and raffle and by coming on the day." The organisation is now
years, Gareth rode semi- professional in France, Bel
gium, Luxembourg and Germany before racing for a team based in Chicago, USA.
Ex-customers and colleagues say farewell
FORMER customers and colleagues gathered to pay their last respects earlier this week to a Clitheroe woman who made service with a smile
her motto.
took place at West Bradford Methodist Chapel on Tues day. Mrs Cobbold (78) was a familiar figure to many Clitheroe shoppers, having worked in the town's Wool- worths store for more than 30 years. She retired in 1981 to care for her husband, Frederick, who died a year later. Mrs Cobbold (nee Bradshaw) began her working life in
The funeral and interment of Mrs Eveline Cobbold ■
the mills, and it was only after marriage that she switched to shop work, which latterly involved training new staff. She was also a familiar figure in the congregations of both Trinity Methodist Church and West Bradford Methodist Chapel, with fellow worshippers appreciative of her hymn singing. Mrs Cobbold died in hospital after a long illness.
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end of a memorable week. On the Tuesday, he achieved a long-standing ambition, becoming propri etor of his own cycle shop,
Youth bound over for a year
auction of promises which is being held in the Ribble Valley Council Chamber on Friday, October 22nd. Pictured in the parlour
NO evidence was offered by the prosecution against a Clitheroe youth accused of being drunk and dis-
orderly.The case against Christopher Townsend (19), of Albion Street, Clitheroe, was dismissed by magistrates in Black b u r n . He had earlier denied the charge.
busy making plans for its next fund-raising event, an
are the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Yearing, Mrs Siddall, Margaret Sutcliffe, Janet Smith, Leonie Smith and Mary Knowles, with Christian Slater and Emily Smith at the front. (200999/3/1)
denied most of the prosecution version of events. He was trying to calm his friend down when he was arrested.
Mr Kevin Preston (defending) said that Townsend '
behaviour for a year. The court heard that he had been seen squaring up to another youth and, when told to go home by the police refused, went to the middle of the road and challenged officers to make him.
However, Townsend was bound over to be of good
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Civic group reports on a good and varied year
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with maintaining civic and interesting In June, p . , • piuhnrnp and members enjoyed a visit to
ham as guests of
high standards of plan- Lytham Civ}c Society, for ning and architecture held an insight into the town's its annual meeting at the heritage. town’s Old Post House
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