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AFTER five days of rain it was a sunny and very: ; warm day for, Clitheroe, Ramblers as they com- ; pleted the second half of i! the Pendle Marathon./; ■ : Saturday's 14-mile lin­ ear traverse from Barnr oldswick to Clitheroe took seven and a half hours, with the party climbing 2,150ft. and staying above1, the 1,000ft. contour for most of the walk. ty , As the party gathered


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’moth, which they moved to the shelter, of some bushes. The distinctive rose red and olive green insect, with a wingspan of 6cm, was remarkably camouflaged as a leaf. It is named because of the tapering shape of the’ larva, which is reminis­ cent of an elephant's trunk.


at Clitheroe Interchange to catch the bus to Bam- bldswick,- members found an elephant hawk


Volvo is target


A SILVER Volvo 480 Turbo car, worth £1,000, was reported stolen on Saturday from Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe.


: of England. . ■ Mr Ben Brown led the


of willowherbs in towns and cities and normally -flies at night in June. It. ,is fairly rare in the north


I t feeds on the nectar . 'In the footsteps of


. linnets were seen. , After a short distance,


eight walkers uphill out of Barnoldswick along the Pendle Way to the top of Weets Hill, a fine viewpoint, where the first refreshment stop was taken. The route then dropped to'Weets House and along,Gis- burn Old Road, where a wheatear and flock of


a field path was taken down to the Gisburn -Blacko road, near the Moorcock Inn", .which Was followed" for three


quarters of a; mile to Cold Weather. House.


Then it was back to moorland paths again, passing Craven Laithe for the second climb of the day on to Jackson


Slack Hill. There was a brief


glimpse of a female hen harrier hunting low over vegetation just before lunch was taken on the fell. A little owl was seen on the next section as a descent was made past the ruin of Firber House ■to Higher Black Moss Farm. Field paths and a


by Claire Little


SOME 10,000 copies of. the Ribble Valley's latest tourist initia­ tive, the Tolkien Trail brochure, are available for walkers. The very well-pro­


visiting him there and, as reported in the Adver­ tiser and Times,, his name appears in the visi­ tors' book at Stonyhurst College. It was in this area that


Cromwell's Bridge, or the elegant curving roofs of the Stonyhurst Pavil­ ions, situated in lush countryside.


I Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council Tourism Officer Jane Silvester says: "Given the interest and popularity of 'Lord of the Rings,' we have been keen to produce this walk to help raise the profile of the Ribble Valley. "With two more films


duced brochure, com­ plete with colour pho- ' tographs, includes a map of the walk. I t begins and ends a t the war memorial in the centre of Hurst Green and has been produced in good time to exploit the "Lord of the Rings" international spin-off.


■ The beautiful sur­ roundings in which Tolkien regularly stayed may well, as the brochure explains, have provided inspiration ire' his stories. There are similarities between Shire Lane, in Hurst Green, and the River Shirebourn, which is similar to the name of the family which built Stonyhurst. The Buckleberry


Tolkien picked up inspi­ ration lor some of the places in his books "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy


Ferry which Tolkien cre­ ated in his books has obvious similarity to the ferry at Hacking Hall. The brochure empha­


to come, we hope to build on the tourism interest this project has


created." The walk, which is


short stretch on Black Moss Road were fol­ lowed to Salt Pie and Windy Harbour Farms to cross Barley Lane near Pendle House. Another drinks stop was taken here before the steep 750ft. climb to the summit of Pendle. The return to Clit­


9km long, or five and a half miles, traces the network of paths around Stonyhurst College where J.R.R. Tolkien's son, John, was studying for the priesthood. His father spent a lot of time


history and beauty passed on the walk aije Stonyhurst College and the Dome Observatory, built in 1868 and hous­ ing a telescope which is still in use by pupils after recent renovation, the River Hodder, a stone- ' cross dating hack to the early Christian periojd and a three-arched aque­ duct. • Clitheroe Castle and


The other places gf t


Pendle Hill provide .a superb backdrop to the wonderful scenery found here, indicates the brochure.


The walk's route is ;t


sises "the countryside around Stoneyhurst is richly beautiful". This is another reason Tolkien spent a lot of time in the area, as he was well known for his love of nature and woodland. The walk guides


through forest and field, and over stile and bridge, retracing Tolkien's foot­ steps through part of the Ribble Valley, "one of the most glorious land­ scapes in Britain". , The brochure empha­


..craft shop and tea room fin a Ribblo Valley vil­ lage. / An application to change the use of a soft


PLANS are in the pipeline to create a local


Plan for craft shj tea room at Sa Relocation


^toy manufacturer's premises into a shop and eatery has been submit­


12 Dale Vi storey rear existing ou Terrace, (0631). Ere servatory' work plint patio, Con Road (063. West Hr


ted to the borough coun­ cil by Mrs Rita Baxter, "'of Burnley. The proposal "(No. 0630) relates to the /Sabden Heritage Arts and Crafts Centre in


improvers road to fa deliveries Pumping. Gate Lane Gisbur


y Whalley Road. Comments on the plan


“must be received by Rib- ‘hle Valley Borough "‘Council by next Friday, , August 16th. ,1: Other recent planning ‘applications are as fol­


lows:- •* CIKheroe: Proposed two- ‘ storey extension to form garage, ground floor WC and


r first-floor bedroom, 7 River­ side, Low Moor (0622). Provi­


-ing the erection of 3m. high perimeter fencing on playing


s io n of a replacement all- weather play area incorporat-


•; fields off Langshaw Drive (0633). Whalley: Change of use from dwelling/bakery to beau­


sises that the village of Hurst Green, the start of the walk is easily accessi­ ble by car, although there are limited parking spaces. In line with the policy


enthusiasts around the picturesque countryside, passing many places of interest. The brochure suggests a stop to admire


heroe was along the flat top of Pendle Moor to the Scout Cairn, the per­ missive path down Burst Clough to Angram Green and then via Lit­ tle Mearley Hall and High Moor. The next walk is on


Historic memorial will mark a time at Whalley CE School


Saturday in Garstang. The meeting point is Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. and inquiries should be made to 01772 780585.


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A DATESTONE has been laid at Whalley CE Primary School - could another one follow it in the next year or two? Class Six teacher Mr


Derek Pickup has been at the school for 31 years and greatly appreciated the honour of being invited to lay the stone, in a wall of the new school extension. . I t will provide three classrooms and a library and replaces the original. part of the complex, demolished because it was beyond repair. • The work is on target


portable cabins. But there is a chance


t y salon, 12 Manor Road 1.(0638).


"'en-suite bathroom and dress­ in g room at The Old Vicarage, '..Whins Lane (0618). Erection of uPVC conservatory to side


\ Read: Construction of first- •floor extension to form study,


of encouraging people to leave cars at home, the brochure points out that buses "run to Hurst Green from Clitheroe, Whalley and Preston.


Stars for hospital


A FAVOURABLE rat­ ing from the. Govern­ ment and compliments from psychiatric experts have given more encour­ agement, to everyone at Calderstones NHS Trust. The Trust faces lpcal


controversy over actual / and potential problems caused by patients who abscond. I t will never comment on rumours about some of its patients on confidentiali­ ty grounds. , But Calderstones has


sent.this care sector in a new staff bonus scheme being trialled nationally.


for completion in Octo- her and the "missing" • accommodation is being; replaced by three large


more building may take place in the next year or two to enlarge the school's numbers. There is ample room at the far side of the complex for more classrooms to help meet the extra demand for places created by Whalley's housing boom. The developers of the


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tem, for hospitals was introduced two years ago, hut did not include ones offering mental health treatment. This year they have been cov­ ered and Calderstones was pleased to earn two stars out of a possible


A new star rating sys­


three. This indicates a "per- •


Calderstones Park estate off Mitton Road, Whal­ ley, are giving £200,001) to help the education authority cater for chil­ dren moving in there. This will provide only.a proportion of the money needed. For instance, the Whalley school accom­ modation replacement which has just had the 'datestone' laid is costing more than double that figure. But ' Government


forming well overall" sta­ tus, and inspectors sin­ gled out several key fea­ tures. The clinical stan­ dards were significantly above average, and so was information man­ agements and staff opin­


ions were above average. The Trust's chairman,


Mrs Christine Kirk, says: "The ratings enable us to identify areas of strong performance and concentrate on further improvements to our ser­ vice. Our success would not have been possible without the tireless efforts and dedication of


funds do exist for "popu­ lation growth" situa-; tions. It is thought Lan­ cashire County Council may bid for some at the appropriate time later this year. I t could see building at Whalley school and more accom­ modation created at oth­ ers in the area, but no firm plans have yet been"


made. Our picture shows Mr


Pickup on the scaffold­ ing, with some of the children who will use the extension at the front. With them are, from


all staff. "This achievement


DID you know tha t Clitheroe used to he cov­ ered by sea and enjoyed a climate similar to the


Legacy from when town was in Bahamas around


plants, birds and other animals they support. The second document


Bahamas today? Information about the


area's geological past, specifically at Salthiill Quarry and the site at Cross Hill, is available on two new leaflets. Produced by the


the left, the Rev. Chris Sterry, headteacher Mr Brian Beresford, deputy Mrs Sue Tinker and chairman of governors Mr David Borland. (J090702/4)


Wildlife Trust for Lan­ cashire, Manchester and North Merseyside,, the first leaflet contains, information on the histo­ ry of both quarries and their formation, as well as . details about the


'English Nature and renowned international­ ly for its fossil-rich lime­ stone. " The leaflet tells read­ ers Salthill has rocks which record a time 300,000,000 years ago when Britain lay at the equator. Limestone was


focuses on the geology trail at Salthill Quarry, designated a Site of Spe­ cial Scientific Interest by


similar to those in the Bahamas today- Mr John Lamb, the Wildlife Trust's Conser­ vation Officer for East Lancashire, said: "Salt­ hill Quarry is like an out­ door museum and the tru s t has republished this free leaflet which takes people round the. geology trail pointing out the evidence. - “In certain areas the.


ground is composed of nothing else hut fossils that look like polo mints. “These are the


deposited in the warm, tropical seas which were-


remains of crinoids or sea lilies that grew on


demonstrates our com­ mitment to modern and dependable services." Medical director Dr


the seabed, hut which now make limestone mounds.


printed using grants from English Nature,


Clitheroe." Leaflets, which were


Ribble Valley Borough . ----------Q-----. . Council: and the Lan- indicated they wished to cashire Environmental | work within the trust. Action Fund, are avail­ able from Clitheroe’s Tourist Information Centre.


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M.A. Razzaque told a meeting of the Clinical Governance Committee. that, from a medics' per­ spective, the Trust was ' becoming known as a , good employer. Fourspe-, cialist registrars had all"


| structure and support, said Dr Razzaque.


I t had a. good peer; review system and good


a high status in mental health circles nationally, and was chosen to repre-


. of property, High Meadow, /Church Close (0628). Biilinglun and Langho: Pro-


b posed menage at Spring Barn, i Old Nab Road (0619). Erec­ t io n of single detached dwelling, plot 2A, The Drive, "Brockhall Village (0620).


mezzanin existing sq vide space ment roor Stirk Hou Road (062 Grimilc


lawfulness to complel granted i 3/89/0873 < Bank Ha Road (062 Rimini;


Form pitcl ing three replace p; door scree reduce ei front elev: Station R< Bashnil


Alteratioi dows in fr< building c Hall, Edis Bmvlni Replacerr building timber fr building f( of milki Farm, Lit Chipping Chippi


porch and structioi extension and con? Raikc II Raike (06


Auction mart


"'the £270 for an animal /sold by Mr II. Southwell 1 to Mr J. Robson. ’/ There were 29 newly- " calved dairy cows and . ‘heifers, 63 rearing calves, ‘ 164 fatstock cattle and | 1,023 sheep taken to the


TOP price for a bull calf at Gisburn Auction Mart on Thursday was


/ (averaging £538) with ' top price being £770 paid "by Mr Harrison. Heifers " sold to £770 (average “ £511), the highest being £750 for a heifer owned by Mr J. A. Gornal sold


Cows sold to £720


(70.5p). | 485kg at Mr T. Rc row. Prcn 13.5p, p (91.7p), (73.3p). 119.5p (1 104.5p (5 76.5p (07 Sheep


35.9kg: 1 um lam (108.4p), kg: lOOp to 45.51 prime la (99.4p). (£21.15p (£32.05 (£38.75r Prodi


/ to Mr Arden. ‘ ’ Rearing calves: Limousin •'•bull calves made to £195 -''(£145.10p), Limousin X heifer S calves £60 (£43.40p), Belgian


straw), bales) £ straw (s' At th


were 53 includi ewes.


QfBlue X bull calves £270 u(£208.15p), Belgian Blue X' ‘/heifer calves £60 (£39.65p).


- ' heifers. Young premium bulls o'made to 119.5p (103.4p), ovprime young bulls 101 (90.6p), .jfother young bulls 84.5p


G*;(£17.55p), Angus bull calves «f:£122 (£104), Angus heifer r -calves £30 (£26.65p). ~ The 164 cattle included 111 young bulls, 53 steers and


‘"“■Hereford X-bull calves £17, 2*Friesian bull 'calves.'£48-


35.9k- lam bs (102.81 kgs: 10 £17.50 £37 (£f for pen at 112.1


35.9k~ miutn \ (105.:


to G. ar price foi T. Bain


Accused of


-i.A BLACKBURN man -.'has been ordered to live -nat an address in Hen- •i'. thorn Lane, Clitheroe, ..-during his remand on


-. hail. Howard Brooks (40),


..^remanded on bail by « Blackburn magistrates


..of Gorse Road, was


bluntil September 4th, V charged with assaulting (5; the owner of an off-


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bl Inquest adjourne oi AN inquest has been opened int. s -cia Joan Tunnicliffe (52), of T1 i" who was found dead at her horn- Samples have been sent for to ™the inquest was adjourned until


b Burglars steal te A BOX of balls, some biscuits


R together worth £26, were stol Tennis Club. The door was pusl


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s A QUAD bike valued at £600 \ ■'"who raided a garden shed at W 1!: Green, on Friday evening. Polic


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