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Celebrations for sweet lovers


CHOCOLATES can be made and sold from a house in Bawdlands, council members have


alter a domestic kitchen to develop an exclusive shop selling hand-made chocolates and ice-cream


decided. The application to


was recommended for dilemma, posed when refusal by the chief exec- ’ there was a concern with utive, owing to a lack of traffic, but where trade off-street parking facili- t ,was being extinguished, tits.


. Couri Frank Dyson (Clitheroe) said that this was an example of the


through traffic consider­ ations. .


• prise at 98 Bawdlands ing traffic so much into has received - the account when planning


i However, the enter- ' council should stop tak- j,',-,'j He added tha t the


approval of the Ribble and moved rejection of Valley Borough Council the recommendation. Planning Committee. He was supported by Speaking in support of Coun Joyce Holgate


Top Methodist lay- official will be guest


THE top lay official in the. Methodist Church will have a special treat when she visits the Ribble Valley. " Even though her five-day


programme puts her in Chat- bum on a Tuesday, she will be shown how a successful Sunday school operates. Mrs Ann Leek MBE will


Relate, will be visiting the Clitheroe and Accrington and Haslingden Circuits of the Methodist Church. " During her visit, from Janu­


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see the activities at Chatterbox at Chatburn Methodist Church, which caters for chil­ dren aged between five and 11. The church found the suc­


the application, council- (Whalley), who said that lors said th a t a minor the development could development of this sort, not possibly increase traf- in an area which was los- fic by any great extent ing its businesses, ought and that small businesses not to be refused should be supported.


Misinformation is not helping village


SPECULATION about a possible car park behind Green Park, Whalley, is "unnerving",


take the Green Park idea forward. He himself was enthu­


claims a resident. He wrote to Whalley


Parish Council asking for the situation to be clarified. Residents had gone to


I cussed there. As reported in the


a meeting of Whalley Action Group thinking the issue was to be dis-


| Advertiser and Times,: last week, this was hot


thecase. "They were, very:


much misinformed by whoever," declared-' chairman Coun. Eric Ronnan when the parish council discussed the


was not a parish council matter and no' moves, had yet been made.to


: park was needed at all. Various sites had been


. Brown pointed out that some people in the vil­ lage wondered if a car


siastic to see limited waiting introduced on Whalley's main street, and that needed a car park. That meant, said Coun. Ronnan, that he was enthusiastic for car park sites. L But Coun. Mrs J.


: looked at and there was ; something wrong with all of them. There were two pay-


issue. He emphasised that i t 1


MRS LECK, who will visit Clitheroe


cessful formula after discover­ ing that many families were too busy on Sundays for their children to go to a conventional Sunday School. • . Mother-of-four Mrs Leek, for four years chairman of


A mountain trek to places rarely seen by foreigners


A MEMBER summed up last week's Ribblesdale Camera Club presentation on the Huaywash Andes by Mr Boyd Harris ARPS by saying: "Simply bril- liantl That was surely one of the best shows seen at the club for years." It started with short audio-visuals of


Rivington and South Wales in the snow, accompanied by well-judged


music. The main Andes mountains presen­


tation started on the coast of Peru, with an emphasis on the dawn and early morning mists. A train then took the travellers inland from Cuzco, a fire- bombed carriage reminding the party that not everything was peaceful. Eventually Macchi Picchu was


everywhere. However, the. broad brimmed hats so typical of the region made photography difficult as strong shadows were cast among the faces. The 12-strong party camped and extreme care was taken not to intrude into the local way of life. A campsite on a 13,000 ft. pass with


a glacier provided fresh trout from the lake, but another pass at 14,000 feet, which was no problem after two and a half weeks of acclimatisation, provid­ ed a tragedy and a lesson. Two very fit young Germans were


reached by a trail which reached the abandoned Inca city by a high route, giving a dramatic first view of the


ruins. The incredible terraces were


1 Members agreed that the car park issue should


and-display parks which were rarely more than half-full, she pointed out.


'remain with the village action group.


| No let-up in number | of accidents on farms


THE foot and mouth epidemic has : barely affected safety implica­ tions for the agricultural industry.


i Executive, wKichwill I soon return to,its full inspection programme. Up to last April, one


continue to occur," says the Health and.Safety


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Centre, Clitheroe, early next month. The days are one fea­


I popular farm 'Safety Awareness Days will be held at the Ribblesdale


person was killed every week on average in agri­ culture. This was a slight increase on the previous year and risks will now increase again as farming picks up momentum. One of the executive's


ture of the wide range of advice offered to the farming and allied indus­ tries. Mr Roger Kendrick, Principal Inspector-for the N°rth West,* says: that' the Health mid Safety Exec­ utive knows th a t the past year has been a dif­ ficult time for farmers and there is no intention of making things worse during the recovery peri­


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; must be given to the safe- ' ty and health of farmers and their families, employees and visitors.


But a high priority Boost for fund from


black tie evening A BLACK tie event next month will have the Anna Dylan Cancer Foundation as its main beneficiary. :


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on February 16th at the StirkHouse Hotel, Gis- bum. '


Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle is hosting the event ,


Sponsorship has been offered locally and -i


nationally, with 35 sponsors to date. An auction during the evening will include a


[ARIES ________ Mar 21-Apr 19


I Min b now a t an mtwnnl aspect to Jupiter, which a n .canity, oddly enoutfi. I be rather successful, o r quite the opposite. It depends on how you tandle It. I Mars is very dynamic and energetic while Jupiter Is lucky and confident. But


I what this combination does not have Is much common sense.You are likely to I charge Into action rather recklessly as a resultYou are definitely wanting to be I part of the crowd both at work and In your leisure activities just now. Can my I Aries line to hear more.


I TAURUS


•ST 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 5 Apr 20-May 20


1 You are In a mood of h i^ enthusiasm, with optimism spitting out.You reckon I that a,mo*t anything you touch will turn out wonderfully weU. Luck should | be on your side- but you do need to slow yourself down. Prepare, plan, I understate what you think you ran achieve, and you will fare better. K you aim too high then you could find nothing works as well as you expect You


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I win be more ambitious and hard working than usual for a few weeks, keen I to be noticed and tend to aim for a more prominent position. Call rnyTauros


I You could be at risk of biting off more than you can chew, o r committing I yourself to things that are a little bit beyond you. It could be a good time u> I start new projects, as long as you take practical advice, and move at a steady I pace not a flat gallop.You will want more stimulating company over the next I few weeks, more travel if you can manage, or some other way of broadening I your horizons. If you are stuck, take up more exciting hobbies, even new 1 studies. Anything which feels like an Intellectual stretch, wilt help. Call my


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LIBRA Sept 23—Oct 23 |


You want peace and harmony, a little more soothing and smoothing. Maybe you can’t be bothered to do anything Incredibly hardworking, but you cannot be expected to slog on all the time. Just take time out to amble, meander and find good companionship. If you try to settle to routine chores, your


attention will soon slip.The Sun Is now In your chart area of love, children, entertainment and self-expression for a few weeks, so you will be more dramatic, fun loving, attention seeking than usuaL Call my Libra' line to hear


® 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 1 SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 |


Your Ideals will be strong and your sense of vklon pointing you In a direction that feels as if it has real potential to bring you more meaning in the days ahead. This is a very good time for anything to do with team o r group


situations.You will adore being around easygoing friends. Domestic and family security k more Important to you a t the moment than usuaL You want to


step back from your recent busy schedule to take stock, and frankly to put your feet up more regularly. Call my Scorpio line to hear more. •


SAGITTARIUS


g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 2 Nov23-Dec21


If you have tripped yourself up because you thought you had all the right I answers, then at least you now know you don t.Which k a step forward. So I can you set about planning more effectively from now oruYou will be chatting I nineteen to the dozen, and skipping around a busier routine than usuaLThere 1 may be less time for depth o r detail than you might expect, since you will be I pulled In different directions, with more correspondence than usual to handle. |


Call my Sagittarius line to hear more. ,r- ; I You should be feeling strong and vigorous. Because your morale is hlgh,your Jun22-Jul22


I physical energy will follow sultYou do want to push your visions fonvard. But I if you have a financial plan in mind, fust make sure you are not relying too I heavily on someone ekes generosity or expecting mlradcs.Try to curti your | Indination to spend like mad. You will be concentrating on confidential


I matters, both financial and emotional for* a few weeks. Persistence and j perseverance wffl pay off so don't get discouraged by slow progress. Call my


| LEO


0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 8 Jut 2 3 -Aug 22


I There are lovely, lively Wlucnces around which should be doing wonders (or I your self-confidence. You could be at the point of turning some of your I dreams Into reaBty.There Is only one slight risk that youH allow wjunelf to I re t too carried away with what Is possible.Try to exert some reft-discipline


I and put a few limits on what you think Is possible-You will want to share and I care more In the coming weeks. Togetherness will be the key to your I happiness both a t home and at work. Call my Leo line to hear more., . - ,


[VIRGO


•ST 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 9 5 ':"'Aug,»;Sept22


1 You are so exuberant you feel almost that everything you touch will work.. I Sometimes you can trust your Instincts but a t the moment you need to take


I tome o f YOUr wilder schemes with a pinch of salcYou need to check and re* I cheek tfatwhat you are aiming for is realistic and sensible.You win be knuckling


S down dutifully to do as much as possible for a few weeks. But for that you need 1 to be fitter, so you will be reviewing your physical lifestyle, seeing whether you f


I could Improve your d ie t take up more exercise o r get more re s t Call my Virgo I Una to h eir more. ,f j .


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CAPRICORN .* I..' Dec 22-Jan 19 If you avoid foolish optimism, thinking > that ' everything : b going to. be, wonderful, without double-checking o r giving just a little bit of a push to Ine, L then you should surge ahead now.Try not to go on a wing and a prayer.You I will be putting extra effort Into getting the budget Into ship shape order.You I win be determined to earn more for a few weeks, o r manage what you already I have more sensibly.Though your spending k ako likely to shoot up. Call my j Capricorn line to hear more. - v : .


: I AQUARIUS -W .


g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 IT 4 J Jan 20-Feb 18 I


If you o n keep one stheme within bounds put a few limits on your plan, and | your hopes. thenyoucouHdowell.Butlfyoully.llko leant. In nwthology, too B


high towards the Sun you might find you have further to falLThe Sun Is now In I your own sign so you will be bouncing around with more enthusiasm and gusto |


than usual. Having been held back recently by setbacks, delays o r |ust low I energy and less motivation you will now be forging ahead. Call my Aquarius line |


to hear more.


■ You may be feeling lazy aid rather wound down-There are fortunate Influences I I around but you have to push yourself hard to get Into a hard working mood. I IA little effort wilt turn your luck Into something more long listing and tangible. I I The Sun Is in the sign before youts,which Is a hidden area, so you will be feeling I | rather retiring, not a t all pushy for a few wceks/thls Is your time In the year I I to step back, take stock, recharge your batteries and let others do the running I I around. Call my Pisces lino to hear more


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I good support meant that Whalley's Pre-Christmas Your chance to se e new improvements at hospice


GOOD ideas, good organisation, good weather and


Pickwick Night raised £6,500 for charity. This included £1,000 from a raffle, £2,500 from


charity groups' individual efforts, and £3,000 from the organising committee's own stalls and initia­


tives.Railtrack and Alfred McAlpine provided major .


sponsorship, but there was input from local firms as well.


The Holiday Shop in the village arranged the first prize for the raffle, being a luxury two-night pack­


age at Storrs Hall, Windermere. The winner was Trad Lawson, of Sabden, and she


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is seen receiving the vouchers from Mr Steve Shutt, of the Holiday Shop. Looking on is Mr Henry Shep­ herd, of the Whalley Pickwick Night Committee. (B180102/1)


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RESIDENTS of the Ribble Valley are invited to take a look at the new building at the East Lan­ cashire Hospice on Saturday. , Lord Clitheroe is to unveil the commemorative stone at the Park Lee Road, Blackburn, building


tomorrow in a private ceremony. The following day, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,


members of the public will be able to tour the building, much of the money for which has been raised by groups, organisations and individuals throughout East Lancashire, including the Rib­


ble Valley.


explored and followed right up to the rugged crag overlooking the city. The altar and its possible sacrificial signifi­ cance was seen and discussed. The circuit of the Cordillera Huay­


walking only two days after arrval when one was taken ill with severe alti­ tude sickness and sadly died before the rescue helicopter could reach him. Eventually the whole circuit was


completed without further mishap. The next club meeting will be the


judging of the last of the winter series competitions by Mr Gordon Jenkins, of Chorley.- This competition is a dou­ ble header with both an open section and a theme, this year "Industry." I t means that double points are on


wash was then started, climbing the trails and passing through small vil­ lages which were so remote that the people may not have met foreigners


before. The characteristic dress and build­


ing style inherited from the Incas were


offer and the possibility of entering 16 pictures between prints and slides. As the winners of the five-competition annual series will be known by the end of the evening this is always an excit­


ary 28th until February 1st, she will attend a house group from Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, meet with volunteers from the Caring Neighbourhood Scheme of Age Concern, visit Whalley Primary School, address a cir­ cuit network group meeting at Chatbum and have lunch with Clitheroe Rotary Club. She will also visit Abbeyfield


— Write to: The Editor, Clithcroc J Your money


being spent SO, a butterfly garden for Clitheroe. Could someone have visited Lancaster recently? But, what a great


at Clitheroe and call on Waddington Waddlers, a new toddler group which incorpo­ rates a Christian parenting course.


Bursting


with brains! AN estate agent's busi­ ness in Clitheroe is


bulging with budding television quiz stars. Estate agent Mr Bill


Honeywell and member of staff Mrs Janet Helme are both having to keep mum about the exact outcome of their appear­ ances until the shows go out before the British


public. Mr Honeywell is wait­


ing to find out the dates when his already-record­ ed appearance in the Carol Vorderman BBC2 quiz show "Britain's Brainiest" goes out. But at least the wait­


ourpn Peopl morel Mono spent!


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idea; we could take many of our new, and largely unused, bus stops T ' and put them together Lj J to create a recycled (and i p therefore ecologically to sound) structure, per- Sot haps the 21st Century the equivalent of Crystal anc Palace. It could easily ary be made possible with a I large injection of 0PM. tra But why stop there? as


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It is, after all, only 0PM soi that is being spent. Why Lil not go the whole hog and n.c, have a zoo or safari park I r ­ on the site? Imagine ^ lions, tigers, zebra, per- j-,£ haps a small herd of m‘ wildebeest roaming free at in the Castle grounds, all ga funded using OPM. w j I wonder if the area wj


would be subjected to vi< continued vandalism of with a few bears on the loose? Perhaps the m< remaining trees on the sic Castle mound should be sir felled, then a roller coast- mi er could be built around is: it and through the keep; we could use OPM for th


ing is over for mother-of- two Mrs Helme, who travelled to Las Vegas with her partner, police­ man Mr Andy Kent, a year ago for the BBC Choice programme "Come Fly With Me." They will be able to


that as well. A sea life centre by the .


watch themselves on television on Sunday when the episode goes


out. They spent three days


ing and well attended meeting. Ken Geddcs


in Las Vegas taking part in the show.


river at Edisford with exotic sea creatures and aquatic life from the cc world's oceans - maybe, a] with OPM to cover all C£ the costs. What about q building a multi-purpose a| arena, the Wembley of >p the North, in its logical w location close to the E Centre of the Kingdom, si maybe at Shawbridge or "i Edisford-we could with r: plenty of OPM.


■ freshly-ground lime- , : stone, with visitors emerging covered in


I cement dust; OPM ' would surely be available


for that one. What about building a


model of the area out of toy bricks? A sure-fire visitor attraction which would attract plenty of OPM. No doubt OPM would be available by the bucket-load if we were to revitalise the plans for the Zeri Centre (remember that one?), this time locating it on Pendle Hill (near the


cable car!) Of course, expensive


feasibility studies would be needed for all these projects; fact-finding vis­ its to assess existing venues, such as Orlando, Las Vegas and Tampa. Consultants would need to he employed to pro­ duce weighty official, and very long reports, incomprehensible to all hut the chosen few, fund­ ing for all that, and more, would be made possible with OPM. Finally, I would ask


of Pendle? OPM would t surely be available. a What about "The r Cement Centre"? Similar ? to the Jorvic Centre in 1 York, a multi-sensory experience complete , with the smell of burn- ing Cemfuel, the taste of ^


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that when the originator of the plan for the but­ terfly garden returns to their home planet in some distant part of the galaxy, to give a full report of their journey to the interplanetary council, that emphasis be given to the impor­ tant role of OPM in all these ventures. And what you might


ask is OPM? I t ’s obvi­ ously used to answer all


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