2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July 25th, 2002 / n f l j w c w / i o / i m i / i , - v . . 7-\ floral‘ Congratulations-


• d o n a t io n s in memory o f Jim if s o d e s ir ed may be g iv e n t o S tA n d r ew ' s Church. S laid b u rn , c /o M r s M. P a rke r, L ow ­ lan d s H ou se . N ew to n - in -B ow lan d . C l ith e r o e , BB7 3DZ. In q u ir ie s to B r ia n P r ic e a n d S o n


p ea c e fu l ly .o p Ju ly 1 8th , 2 0 0 2 a t h is ■ hom e and f o rm e r ly o f D u n s o p , Bridge, James .: aged >85 y ea r s, th e d ea rly , lo v ed , husband o f Ir en e , a lso much lo v ed by a ll • h is famllv and w i l l be sad ly m i s s e d . R e p o s in g in P e a c eh a v cn C h a p e l o f R e s t . S ervice and cr ema­ t ion w i l l tak e p lace at S k ip to n C r em a to r ium , tom o r row , Friday, July 2 6 th a t 11 a.m. Family f lo w e r s o n ly p l e a s e ,


b l e a z a r d . James


H O R S F IE U D


P e a c e fu lly on Ju ly -21st, 2 0 0 2 ; a t -R o e f ie ld N u r s ­ ing and R e s t Home; C li­ th e r o e an d . form er ly o f


. John.Bernard v:


G r in d l e t o n .V • • J o h n Bernard, a g ed 7 8 y e a r s . - th e d e a r ly lo v e d h u s ­ band o f th e la te Barbara. much lo v ed fa th e r o f S t e p h e n , a l s o a d ea r*


b ro th e r o f Pam e la. Fo r a ll funeral arrangements - p l e a s e c o n t a c t B r ia n P r ic e and S on Funeral D ir e c to r s . T e l . 0 1 2 0 0 ' 4 4 1 2 9 7 .


. Funeral D ir e c to r s . Tel. 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 1 2 9 7 .


O n J u ly 2 2 n d , 2 0 0 2 , p ea ce fu l ly a t R iv e r s id e H ou se. S aw ley . Nr C li­ t h e r o e a n d f o rm e r ly Barrowford , nr N e lso n , Mary, aged 8 5 y ea r s , the b e lo v ed w ife o f th e, la te E d d ie D aw s o n , a l s o a v e r y d e a r f r i e n d o f many. A r e c ep t io n w i l l t a k e p l a c e . i n t o S t Michael and S t John's C a th o l ic Church, C li­ t h e r o e a t 6 - 3 0 p .m . t o d a y T h u r sd a y , J u ly 2 5 th . A R eq u iem Mass, w i l l tak e p la c e in th e ab o v e m en t io n ed church a t 1 2 n oon on Friday, Ju ly 2 6 th . 2 0 0 2 , p r io r to in te rm en t a t A ll S o u ls C a t h o l i c B u r i a l C em e t e r y , W h e a t le y L a n e , B a r r ow fo rd , n r N e l s o n a t 1 - 3 0 p .m . F low e r s o r d o n a t io n s in m e m o r y o f M a r y t o C .A .F .O .D . c / o C l i ­ th e r o e Funeral S ervice, 1 0 /1 2 W h a l le y R o a d . C lith e r o e . BB7 1 AW. A ll in q u ir ie s . T e l . 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 3 0 4 5 .


D AW SO N M a ry


Pea c e fu lly , on Monday, J u ly 1 5 t h , . ,2 0 0 2 , in h o s p i t a l . H e l o i s e L o f t h o u s e . a g e d 9,0 y e a r s , o f C l i th e r o e ; a d ea r ly lo v ed s is t e r and au n t . The fu ne ral s e rv ic e w i l l tak e p la c e a t The P a r i s h C h u r c h o f S t M a r y M a g d a l e n e , C lith e r o e , on Thursday, Ju ly 2 5 th , 2 0 0 2 a t 2 -1 5 p.m. fo l low e d by in te r ­ m e n t


LO F TH O U S E Heloise


C em etery. F am ily f low ­ e r s on ly p le a s e b u t d o n ­ a t io n s i f d e s ir ed to Pen- d ie J u n io r S ch o o l, c /o C a lv e r le y ' s F u n e r a l S e rv ic e . Chatburn Road, C l i th e r o e , B B 7 2 A P . I n q u ir ie s T e l . 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 2 0 2 0 ,


a t C l i t h e r o e


. la te Toni.'.a much^loved m o th er -of 'Jean.' -Anne, H e l e n . i - 'A l l a n r a n d A u d r e yT :a lso a lo v e d


Chapel o f -R e s tV A fse rv - ic e w i l l be held''at^ S t


P ea c e fu lly on July 2 1 s t , 2 0 0 2 at R o e f ie ld N u r s ­ in g a n d R e s tH o m e , C l i th e r o e , .A n n ie , a g ed 7 9 y e a r s ’.’ fo rm e r ly o f W e s t B r a d f o r d . t th e . d early lq ved w ife o f th e


S IM P SO N An nie


and a d ea r s is t e r o f Dick. R ep o s in g in rP ea c eh a y en :


m o t h e r - i n - 1 "a w , grandma*1'great -gran dma


- p l e a s e , d o n a t i o n s ; in memoir^-, o f i A n n ie i f ’ so


C a th e r in e ' s C h u r c h , W e s t B r a d fo r d .> . lp n Monday. July- 2 9 th a t . l - 15 p.m. followed.by/c re- ' m a t io n a t iA 'c c r ln g to n . C r em a to r iu r r fa t7 2 - 2 0 p.m. Family f low e r s on ly


d es ired'm ay b e g iv en to. . th e A ij lbritls.and m a t ioG o u n c i l . 'c /o ' i iy lr s^


2LU. In q u ir ie s to'j Brian Pr ice varni S on . Funeral D ir e c to r s . T e l . 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 1 2 9 7 . / . \


On Ju ly 1 7 th , 2 0 0 2 , in h o sp i ta l , D o ro th y , aged 7 9 y ea r s, o f C lith e r o e a n d f o r m e r l y o f B lackp ool, a lo v ed s is t e r o f Mary B en t ley , a lso a dear au n t o f S u e and g r e a t "ant" o f m a n y . R ep o s in g in Peaceh aven Chapel o f R e s t . S ervice and cr em a t ion w i l l take p l a c e a t S k i p t o n C r em a to r ium , to d a y . Thursday, July 2 5 th a t 3 p .m . N o f l o w e r s b y r e q u e s t , d o n a t io n s in mem ory o f D o ro th y if so d e s ir ed may b e given for th e N a t ion a l T ru s t Pen- d le F o r r e s t A s so c ia t io n , c /o Mrs Jean P r ic e , 3 9 D o w n h a m . R o a d , C h a tb u r n , C l i th e r o e , BB7 4A U . In q u ir ie s to B r ia n P r ic e a n d S o n , Funeral D ir e c to r s . Tel. 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 1 2 9 7 .


W H IT A K E R Dorothy


Memoriam-


P r e c io u s m em o r ie s o f o u r b e lo v e d s o n a n d b ro th e r . ; Not just today Lee,


. D EW H U R S T -Lee


G o d B le s s , m um , d ad , H euth er and: Craig xx.


But eveyday, ' We love .and miss you.


Birthday Memories


J e a n "E3w‘a r d s b n , ;' :7 H Q u e e n Street - ,* L o w M o o r . C l i th e r o e , BB7


GranV-*July-'30th.1, • _ It does'-not.take^a spefiafi


' ^Vd^lote^ncl miss you •\everyfday/:\


V era: '..’; "y


. Linda and J en n ife r a lso a d e v o t e d g r a n d a d o f Cheryl, C h r is top h e r and J a s o n . R e p o s in g in . P e a c eh a v en C h a p e l ' o f R e s t . S erv ic e and in te r ­ m en t w i l l ta k e place: a t . S t H e l e n ' s C h u r c h , W a d d in g to n / tom o r row , Friday, Ju ly 2 6 th a t 2 p.m. Family f low e r s o n ly p l e a s e , d o n a t io n s in memory o f Gordon i f so d e s ir ed may be given to S t H e l e n ' s C h u rc h F low e r Fund, c /o Mrs D. A sp in , 2 4 Church C lo se , W a d d in g t o n ,


P ea c e f ii lly /b n -Ju ly ’2 0 th , 20 Q2 , - i n h o s p i t a l , / Go rdon , aged;*72 years', o f r iW ^ a d d in g to n .S th e dearly;Joveci:Husbahd o f Hilda, a much lo v ed dad o f Paul and R u s s e l l , a d e a r e s t fa th e r - in - law o f


T O M L IN S O N . ; Gordon:


C l ith e r o e . In q u ir ie s to B r ia n P r ic e a n d S o n Funeral D ir e c to r s . Tel., 0 1 2 0 0 .4 4 1 2 9 7 . .


n e a r


D o r is (D o t ) and family w o u ld l ik e t o th a n k m o s t s i n c e r e l y a l l fr ien ds and n e igh b ou r s fo r f low e r s , cards and d o n a t io n s r e c e iv e d a t th is v ery sad t im e . Very sp e c ia l th an k s to D o r o ­ th y and Glady s fo r all th e ir h e lp , couldn't have managed w i th o u t th em. A l s o t o D r C r ow th e r and R ib b le Ward, C li­ th e r o e H o sp ita l fo r th e ir k in d n e s s and a t ten t io n sh ow n , th e R ev R. N ich ­ o l s o n fo r ' a to u c h in g se rv ic e and to J a n e t and J o h n S p e d d in g a t th e Old P o s t H o u s e fo r th e . fu neral buf fe t and f inally to Brian Pr ic e and family f o r a v e r y d ig n i f i e d funeral s e rv ic e . I t has all b e e n v e r y m u c h ap p r ecia ted .


COW L E John


R ichard ( / hew


(pitheroe (funeral ^ ervice) . 10/12 Whalley Road (Opposite Sainsburys)


>FUNERAL DIRECTORS ERIC MAYMAN


A REPUTABLE AND TRUSTED FAMILY OWNED AND.RUN . FUNERAL CONCERN


■ ■ 24 Hour Personal Service DAY or NIGHT


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Brian Price & Son ' Funeral Directors


VV. ; • ... f ‘Peacehaven’ Chapel of Rest


The Genuine and Independent family concern o f two generations - . offering a 24 hr personal service .


Brian, Jean, Carl and Pauline Tel: Clitheroe 441297


Pre-paid funeral plans available on request


STEVENSON MEMORIALS New Memorials - All Materials Restoration & Cleaning , - Free Colour Brochure v .' Home visits arranged:;'::


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----. . ,*>• . -I I- WRIGLEY Martin and Vicky are pleased to announce the-


. .safe arrival .of their. Daughter; Eilyse.Brooke; . - ;on July.-17th,‘- :: ‘weighing 6lb-4oz.'


Thanks to all Staff on,C7 v and to all friends and


tc rn i ly ro r t n e c a r a s an a^ sV'f-v-.‘ -gifts'.


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J O . . •ry:,y !Z7fzanfz


Thank you to Mike Burke for raising nearly £ 10 00 for Cystic Fibrosis;


Love Samantha and Simon.


J s e r v ic e , for^all'the many c | k in d le t t e r s , cards, d o n ­ a t io n s and k ind w o r d s o f c o m f o r t : a n d ., s u p p o r t / r e c e iv ed a tr th is sad time . S p e c ia l th an k s to D o c to r A- .S. H u s o n " a n d '‘W .* Mackean and s ta f f ot th e C a s t le M ed ica l Group , th e d is tr ic t n u r se s , Mac­ M i l l a n N u r s e s a n d e v e r y o n e w h o cared for B ill o v e r t h e pa s t- m o n th s .a ls o to F a th e r J . W a r e in g f o r h i s k in d m in is tra t io n sa n d to Eric Mayman fo r h is d ign if ied fu neral arran g em en ts .


J u n e and family w ish to t h a n k a l l r e l a t i v e s , , fr ien d s , n e ig h b o u r s and a l l -w h o a t t e n d e d ,th e


H O LG A T E W i l l iam


E ile en , J oh n and family w o u ld l ik e t o e x p r e s s t h e i r t h a n k s - . t o ua l l r e la t iv e s , f r ie n d s ; -a n d


C O W P E R T H W A IT E •. V-, - . . , ;■ Bryan:


n e ig h b o u r s fo r th e . kind m e s s a g e s o f s ym p a th y and d o n a t io n s re c e iv ed a t th is sad t im e . Thanks a ls o : to th e R ev . A . Bai- Loy - - f o r h i s . k i n d - m in i s t r a t io n s , t o D r Ib b o t so n for. h is help. at .'; all t im e s and to Beech G rove fo r th e ir d ev o ted , a t t e n t i o n t o : B r y a n . . F in a l ly - to B r ia n P r ic e ; and family fo r th e ir effi-.* | c ien cy and car e.


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S u san , M a t th ew . Sarah. P h y l l i s , a n d L e o n a r d w i s h t o t h a n k a l l r e la t iv e s , fr ien d s , n e ig h ­ b ou r s and all w h o a t ten ­ d ed th e fu ne ral s e rv ic e , a t S t J am e s C h u r c h , C l i th e r o e ; fo r a l l th e many kin d le t te r s , cards, d o n a t io n s , f low e r s and k ind w o rd s of . com fo r t and su p p o r t r e c e iv ed at th is sad t im e in th e 'sa d lo s s o f N ornian. Special- th an k s to a ll w h o h e lp ed . a t th e L eg ion , * to B o b ” S c o t t a n d h i s b r o th e r a n d C l i th e r o e P o l ic e , also* to . R ev . R on P h il- p o t t fo r h is k ind m in is ­ t r a t io n s a n d p r a y e r s , a lso to Eric Mayman and. C lith e r o e Fu n eral S e rv ­ ic e fo r th e ir d ig n i f ie d w a y in w h ich th e y c o n ­ d u c ted th e fu n e r a l . •


1 Norman


V a le r ie , D a v id , A l is o n and family w o u ld l ik e to th a n k a l l t h o s e w h o ex p r e s s ed th e ir sym pa ­ th y and su p p o r tb y s en d ­ in g l e t t e r s , c a r d s a n d f low e r s and by a t ten d in g , th e c e leb ra t io n s e rv ic e . S p e c ia l th a n k s are d ue to J o h n , Paul and Nick fo r all th e ir h elp . Many th a n k s t o t h o s e w h o h ave d o n a ted to th e A ir Am bu lan ce Fund.


G R O O B Y A lan


A llan and family w ish to th ank m o s t s in c e r e ly all r e la t iv e s , fr ien d s , n e ig h ­ b o u r s and a ll w h o a t ten ­ d ed th e fu ne ra l se rv ic e f o r B e t t y , f o r a l l th e many kin d le t te r s , cards, f lo w e r s -a n d d o n a t io n s r e c e iv ed a t th is sad t im e . S p e c ia l th a n k s t o th e fam ily d o c to r , d o c to r s , n u r se s and s ta f f on Rib- b l e Ward'. C l i t h e r o e H o sp ita l and a t th e East L a n c s H o sp ic e fo r th e care and a t ten t io n Bet ty r e c e iv e d , a l s o t o R e v . C hris Che esm an fo r h is kind m in is tra t io n s .


H A Y D O C K Betty


G A R N E R


CHAPLIN - LYNCH


Karen and Jamie are pleased to announce the safe, arrival of Joshua Reece.


Weighing 101b 12oz- on the 23rd July 2002


Thanks to midwives . and- Queens Park . Hospital


DUERDEN Susan


Congratulations on


gaming your "certificate in education" (Further, Higher and Adult Education)


Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Mick


H^ 0ARGREAVES Deborah Ann


. Congratulations Debbie . on gaining your BSc Hons.Degree in Nursing Studies.


We’re all proud of you.


HOLT Lisa


Congratulations o n ;


gaining your B.A. (Hons) 2:1 Degree in Theology and Religious Studies. . Well Done


With love from Mum, Dad and Bex.___


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In the case of birth


announcements one of the parents signatures is required.'


BYWATER Helen


Congratulalions Helen on gaining your 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in . marketing.


Love Mum, Dad, Rob, Dav, Nan, Pop, Grandma and Grandad.


Birthday Greetings


BIRTWISTLE Prue


. Happy 94th Birthday Mum. (,; Have a lovely parly.


Lots of love from all the dan;: JACKSON


r.. ... Sheila........ Happy Birthday Sheila.,. -


. Love and, best wishes'from Mum >


. and all the family.


SMITH Jean


50 •July 26th.


Wishing you a lovely 50th Birthday and happiness for ihe future! -


Sh ir le y,-Lau ra . C R U M P


. Ch a r lo t te , A la n a and Lorna.


Th an ks to y ou a ll for y ou r h e lp and su p p o r t w h i l s t L o u i s e w a s in h o sp i ta l . H op e y o u all h a v e a b e t t e r h o l id a y n e x t t im e . A ls o thanks fo r ev e ry b o d y s con ce rn and b e s t w ish e s . A nn e and Dave.


M U SG R O V E


w i s h t o th a n k fam ily , r e la t iv e s and fr ien d s , for


Ethel and Stowell


cards, f low e r s , p r e s en t s a n d w a rm w i s h e s . A n ex tra sp e c ia l th ank you to E la ine , S tev en , Cath- . e r in e and th e ir iam i l ic s . for ev e ry th in g and m ak­ ing ou r Go lden Wedding such a lo v e ly day.


Lots of love and kisses from Alan/ Michelle/ Ryan, Nicola, Mick, Victoria and Steven XXX


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Richard heads for international youth festival in Canada


A PILGRIMAGE to r This year, the Paiial ■ an international ■youtfi-'vMass, the festival’s most ■ festival in Canada is important event, will be


• Mr Richard Wells (pictured) has travelled to Toronto for World -Youth'Day, which takes place during:the festival from'July 19th to 29th. He is one.of a 50-


being made by a local student.- •


TAYLOR Darren


Happy birthday


Daddy you're the best.


Love Luke


All my love Daz Love Lisa


Best wishes


Love from Mum, Dod, Angela and Wayne.


Engagements


held in Toronto; Four- years ago World 7


Youth Day was hosted in the Philippines, which; resulted in the largest gathering of people in human history a t the time.. : ■


I has taken place every two years since 1985, designated the World


strong group from the Salford Diocese attend­ ing the festival, which


| Year for Youth. . That year the Pope


invited young people from around the world to travel to Rome to partic-


■ As well as worship and religious celebra­ tion, there will be pre­ sentations and group


sop Bridge, said: "It's a, great experience. All those people gathered - together because of the. Catholic Church. Faith is by no means dead in today's society."


Richard (20), of Dun-


ipate in the Palm Sun- catechesis meetings, day Mass, thus inaugu- which are led by a Bish- rating World Youth Day. op, with discussions con­


• v.


science at the University - of Lancaster. He will be staying


with a family for the first .


: modation at Seneca Col­ lege, Toronto.


half of the trip,- as will other-young visitors, then will use theaccom-


' - As well as the cultural


arid religious meetings, the group will be able to


enjoy some trips to the Iocaltourist sites, includ­


ing a visit to Niagara Falls..


cerning faith and differ- .R ic h a rd said: "World ent cultures.


Youth Day is an exciting


of St Augustine's RC people .to meet, share School, Billington and with others from many Clitheroe Royal Gram- countries and to pass on mar School Sixth Form powerful learning to College. He is currently their peers.” reading Environmental


Richard is a past pupil opportunity for young (CR170702/1)


Lots of exciting attractions planned for town’s jubilee Torchlight procession


A MILITARY vehicle display and funfair have been unveiled among Castle Field attractions to support Clitheroe’s jubilee Torchlight procession. With the processiori scheduled


to take place from 7-30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th, it is hoped those planning to watch will find family fun and entertain­ ment in the Castle grounds as they wait.


Members of the Torchlight ■


Working Group are to build a camp for the. military vehicle dis­ play. They have also invited .the


High-speed gas works


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quick finish to gas main installation: by Transco, which will close Lower- gate from its junction with Highfield Road to. Moor Larie/.The pro­ posed duration of the clo­ sure is from;8 a.m. on Monday, 0ctober-7th, to Friday, November 1st.' Councillors are wor­


I'Schoolsrit'-trii safety; ) of , Cli.ther.oe, youngsters in jeopardy. : Councillors; are.novyi


ried that, as the closure will affect traffic to and from St James's CE Pri­ mary and St Michael and St John: RC Primary


|-waiting for reassurances-, from Lancashire County Council's Highways Department, which is in charge of issuing closure notices.


Are you on the ball?


| would like to register with the club for the next season. ; School Years 6 and 7 m


GIRLS who are "on the ball" are desperately needed! Chtheroe Wolves FC is looking for girls who


September are required for the under-12s and Years 8 and 9 for.the under-14s. Both will be playing in a local seven-a­ side league. For more information


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TICKETS are selling well for the first Ribble Valley Mayor's ball for many


^layor's ball proving a popular event It will celebrate the Queen's golden


years. The Mayor, .Coun. Mrs Joyce Hol-


on the club's girls' section, telephone Mr Stephen Winckley, 01200 428412, or contact the club's web­ site:


S o l o w h i s t w i n n e r s


SOLO whist winners at the Pendle Club were; Mrs M. Parker, Mr S. Holding and Mrs ;M Holden. New players are welcome every Monday at 7-30 p.m. Winners of the bridge


...............II Velvick;


gate, is life president of Whalley Chamber of. Trade. Members of cham­ bers from neighbouring areas are join­ ing local people in supporting the event on August 17th at Mitton Fold


Hotel, Langho.


Stag Owners' Club to exhibit its vintage vehicles, and the Lan­ cashire Constabulary motor cycle and dog handling teams to per­


form. Besides the children's' funfair,


the BBC Radio Lancashire bus will be in situ; as well as a beer tent and range of refreshment stalls. .


It is planned to open the Castle ••


Field for activities from 10 a.m. to the start of the parade on the Sat­ urday and from noon to 6 p.m. on the'Sunday to complete a week­ end of celebration


• PHOTOGRAPHS of previ­ ous Torchlight processions are


being sought. They are needed for the new


Torchlight website, which can be logged on to at www.torchlight- procession.co.uk. The site details the tradition of


' .memorate landmark occasions ever since the mid-19th Century. I t needs more photos, especially colour ones, to illustrate previous themes. Anyone who can help •should e-mail clare@branches.- co.uk.


Clitheroe's Torchlight parades, which have been held to com-


Anger e as villa drawin


by Vivien Meath


TROUBLE is brewing in the historic village of Slaidburn. The small community is in


desperate need of a new hall and plans were well advanced - until villagers saw the external draw­ ing. Land currently occupied by the


Methodist chapel seemed ideal, and the village community devel­ opment group, set up to further the scheme, decided to hold a design competition. • Preliminary schemes were sub­


mitted and meetings held with the 30 or so users of the current hall to ensure that everything required was included within the structure. The architect selected, plan­


ning permission was the next step. Plans were submitted to the bor­ ough council and the project


Future looks bright for


phone mast


M E M B E R S o f Clitheroe Town Coun­ cil have given th e ir su p p o r t to mobile phone company Ora­ nge, which wants to construct a base s ta­ tion for its network a t Clitheroe's Rectella works. - The Woone Lane site


is preferred to a number of others in the town. A survey by Orange shows th a t the company assessed several location options, including the field behind Steadfast, land off Whalley Road, and at Brian Dents Ltd. I t rejected all of them on the grounds th a t they were near to chil­


dren's day centres and may have proved too controversial amid cur­ rent public safety con­ cerns over radiation and .mobile telecommunica­


-; ed after, staff therc^told ^Orange.that its equip ' jment. was not,.wanted... . ' : 'With ho'su’


tions apparatus. A further site at Prim- ;rose IliU.was also’reject-


. the Orange freephone information line on 0800


tion from Rectella, Orange is launching a public consultation peri­ od, prior to seeking plan­ ning permission for the base station from Ribble Valley Borough Council. Its communication with town councillors formed part of this, but anyone wanting further details of the proposal can call


783 5021. ch opposi­


low t route aero- Hood' a d i s Th


A -G bud Brit chari Th


Anth Trust grou~ Ribb three


jubilee and raise money for the Mayor's charity. Almost 200 of the 220 tickets have


held at Whalley Abbey in aid of the fund. The Mayor is pictured with some of the helpers. (J200702/1)


already been sold. On Saturday, a coffee morning was


Big eve exiles


came h


Local councillors go against county advice to approve plan


BUILDINGS a t Back Ridge support rural diversification when Farm, Twitter Lane, can be con-County Highways constantly say our verted into a workshop and offices, ‘ country lanesare too narrow."


councillors have decided. Despite being recommended for


session at the club were; Mrs Anne Riley, Mrs Kathleen Bulcock, Mrs Joan Scott and Mrs Eva


. .. . . . .1st Anniversary/lst Birthdays 11 New members are wel-


H o l i d a y w i n n e r s


OUR Great Holiday, giveaway winners are: Mrs H.‘Loft­ house, Clitheroe - New York; S. Birk- beck, Colne -Eo n - tins; HiEccles, Bum- ley ^ Shearings holi- day; Mrs S. Ashe, Burnley -'London weekend; -.Mrs M. Cresswell;'Nelson.- Paris;, L.: Bailey, Fence - Dutch treat; Mrs J.'Grime,Bum- - ley ^Orient Express.


come every Monday at 1- 30 p.m.


Coun. Chris Holtom (Wilpshire)


refusal by the Chief Executive, Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council's Plan­ ning and Development Committee approved the proposal for the work. The recommendation for refusal


was based on the County Surveyor's assessment th a t Twitter Lane is unsuitable for additional use by com­ mercial vehicles due to its restrictive width and existing weight limit. Opposing the recommendation,


Bikes are targeted


MOUNTAIN bikes val­ ued- at £1,800 were; stolen from a Glitheroe home over the weekend. • A yellow Cannondale,


; outbuilding at the rear of a house in Bawdlands,


after the padlocks secure ing the door were broken off.


Burglar strikes, taking handbag


| A-BURGLAR-walked into a house in Dean Mead­ ow, Clitheroe, through.the front door on Saturday


i -while the householder was in the back garden, v v; A handbag worth £15 and containing personal


papers was stolen; and police are investigating. -


cycle; worth £1,500 and a blue and black offroad: bike were taken frorman


said: "I think we should hold up our hands at the Chief Surveyor for his barefaced cheek a t advising us on highway safety. If we continue to refuse these types of applications on highway, grounds we should hang our heads in shame." Councillors heard that the conver­


Coun. Frank Dyson (Clitheroe) said: "I don't see how we can continue to


sion would involve the relocation of a bespoke furniture making business from Blackburn, which would provide employment and improve skills local­


ly. p i S F G K M ^ T IO N ; ■


- Duty.chemist: Heyes Chemists; 35-Moor Lane,1 Ciitheroe, Sunday, noon to lpm . Police: 01200 443344. V


: Fire: Imemergency 999. and ask for fire service., A, i ElcctricHy:;-!- v.0800


1954141. .Water.0345462200. Gas: 0800111999. '


. . Councils: Ribble-Valley , 425111.


Borough. Council, Ciitheroe


Chtheroe Town Council, 424722. . Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hos­ pital, Blackburn: 01254


,263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Cktheroe Commu­ nity Hospital: 427311. - Alcohol Information Cen­


tre: 01282 41(5655: ■ -.: \ Aidslinc: 01282 831101


i(7p.m.to49p.m:).^';- Domestic. ' Violence Helpline:01282 422624. ■Vi Cru.se Bereavement Care:


,Blackburn,;Hyridbum and Ribble l ^Valley. 01254 207999. ' '1.


-


? Ertvironkricntal.Agency: Emergency. Hotline - 0800 807060. « . t- ' • Drugs: Local confiden­ tial advice and information line: ; 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600.'. ■ Ribble Valley Talking


Newspaper: 01200 428604. - Samaritans: -.. 01254


662424. : : M on th lyV o lu n te e r Helpline, Volunteering Pro­ ject: 01200 422721.'- . ■


- Lancashire Rural Stress •Network: 01200 427771.


^Lincoln Way, Salthll " , Clitheroe. Tel: 0120


7 Seater Peopl available for hir Low daily - we


by Marcia Morris


THE closure of Clitheroe company Searcraft in.1957 led Mr Ken Monk to a career in the prison service spanning 26


years. Myra Hindley and the


Kray twins were among prisoners he taught tex­ tile and manufacturing skills. His final years were spent at the Home Office m London and, after initially retiring to the South-East, Mr Monk and his wife, Doreen, chose to return


to Chtheroe. They celebrated their


golden wedding sur­ rounded by 56 family


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