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Fashionable fund-raiser


BUSINESSES throughout Clitheroe are combining resources to raise money for two charities. •


Mytton.. Fold Farm


Hotel is the venue for a bumper evening of fashion later this month, the pro­ ceeds from which will go to Cystic Fibrosis and Holly House Special Needs Cen­ tre, Rishton. Local models will be tak­


ing to the catwalk on Mon­ day, October 20th, to dis­


play fashion items from Seasons. Other businesses, includ­


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ing County Vogue, Pas­ sion, Cotton and Cloth Interiors, Roefield Leisure Centre, Hair Company, Georgie and Grade Hair Design and Nail Perfect, will also be involved. Food will be prepared by Inn at Whitewell chef Breda Murphy. There will be numerous


'vening and especially iple across the different


headboy Michael deputy headgirl Julie


l a vote of thanks. The buffet supper was


guests that attended, shows some members ee on the night. (A270903/1)


trade stands, a draw and a glass of wine for all who attend. More details are avail­


able from organisers Gail Bailey, of Clitheroe Health and Beauty, or Seasons, Clitheroe.


Fair in need of choirs


CHOIRS are needed for this year’s Christmas fair in Clitheroe. A plea has been made by


organiser Mr Ray Barker for choirs to sing at the fair, which will be held on Sun­ day, December 7th, at Clitheroe market. Clitheroe Town Band


as a syndicate. After


rented a paper on this erence, he was asked to e Archers” as himself


IcFall specialised in was appointed first a nd then joint manag-


f Matthew Brown’s his computer expertise ued. Newton, Mr McFall ent of Hodder Valley lth problems led to his move to Downham. • a churchwarden and


art in TV farming pro­ business as farming


has already been booked, extra stalls arranged and the area will be decorated to provide a traditionally festive air, to which it-is hoped to add the seasonal sound of choirs. Mr Barker said that he


would like to have one choir to sing in the morning and one in the afternoon, but the more the merrier. He added that he hoped school choirs would be able to attend the event. Mr Barker can be con­


tacted at Castle Minia­ tures, Moor Lane Clitheroe, or on 0774 7663 590.


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such as glass engraving hildren’s books, which oney for the Church


jorter of the YMCA, a governor and trea-


>r of the Preston ch. e Millennium Masque h Mr McFall wrote


• meticulous research in mham’s past was seen worthy crown to years


iterest in the theatre, had written and pro- id reviews in turbulent -war Palestine and was lved in town as well as ■ge drama in Cirences-


r McFall’s ability to ivate others was


■cted in a tribute from eone who knew him "He was generous in


so, but dismissive of his contribution, disdain-


f shirkers and slackers, was a thorough and iculous organiser, rely uncompromising honesty and morality


'aturday. Mr McFall predeceased by a son in and he leaves his wife, e sons, one daughter six grandchildren.


intolerant of anything is, politically correct or pish. He defended t he believed in and never dull or bland.” he funeral was at nham Parish Church


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of Calverley’s Funeral ptors in Pendleton Vil- Ilall at 7-45 p.m.


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TV cameras at Caprice


A CREW from Granada TV has spent several hours filming at Clitheroe’s Cafe


Caprice. Weatherman and presen­


ter Fred Talbot is fronting a Sunday evening pro­ gramme called “Go North West” in November. The famous, award-win­


ning cafe is just the type of venue the programme makers are looking for. I t put on some hand


made cakes, paired with speciality teas, for the cam eras. But the three hours of


filming also included the teashop’s bookroom, which specialises in old and inter­ esting cookery books. They are used to provide


some of the cafe’s regional recipes.


Historic envelopes sold for £1,800


THREE of the first stamped envelopes posted from Clitheroe exceeded all value expectations when they were auctioned in London. Prior to the specialist


sale at the Spink auction house, the trio of envelopes was expected to go for between £1,000 and £1,200. But when the auc­ tioneer’s hammer fell, they went for £1,840 to an


1845, all three envelopes were posted to the same recipient, a Mr Robert Whittaker, Millwright, of Walton, near Preston.


unnamed collector. Dated 1841, .1844 and


Each one carried a Penny Red stamp and an excep­ tionally fine and clear Clitheroe postmark, in red, blue and green ink. Clearly the Clitheroe postmaster in the early 1840s had a very steady handl The Spink auction cata­


logue described the three envelopes (two of which are pictured above) - sold as one lot - as “a fine and visually stunning matched trio”. Particularly appealing to


collectors were the three postmarks in different coloured inks, and the fact that the 1841 envelope had its Penny Red stamp can­


celled by a “Maltese Cross” rubber stamp - the first method used to cancel “spent” stamps. Mr Richard Watkins,


these three envelopes was posted just months after


that. The most famous early


the resident philatelic expert at Spink, said that it was very unusual to find three such envelopes together and in such good condition, considering they were posted around 160 years ago. Adhesive stamps were only introduced in 1840, and the earliest of


stamp was the Penny Black, but it was shortlived because the black ink used to cancel the stamps did not show up on the black stamp, which led to people trying to re-use them. Unfortunately, nothing


is knowp about who posted the envelopes in Clitheroe, as their contents are miss­ ing. It would be reasonable to assume that they were business correspondence, as the recipient is referred to by his profession. Speaking prior to the


sale, Mr Watkins told the Clitheroe Advertiser “This is a very interesting group to find and should make a fine addition to someone’s collection.”


m m m m . i M S S I is in the town hall by Robbie Robinson


A COMPLAINT from a reader about the location of Clitheroe’s Book of Remembrance has prompted some information about its


location. The book is on display


in Clitheroe Town Hall where it is in the custody of the town clerk, having been moved from the public library two years ago when computer equipment was installed. Town Clerk Mr John


Wells was approached by library staff to see if an alternative location could be found, as the space it occupied was required for new machines. The book has to be located in a civic


building, so Mr Wells considered the museum was the best place, as it is in the Castle Grounds which are the town’s war memorial. Mr Wells said: “Unfortunately, the


museum did not want it and as we did­ n’t want to hamper IT in the library it was decided to, accommodate it here.at the town hall.” ’ ‘


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‘Harry the heron’ set to fly to USA


A HERON nearly five foot high is the latest unique creation by Downham blacksmith Mr Steve Marshall Made out of mild steel, “Harry the Heron”


is a long-legged wading bird, which took the talented craftsman about a week to make. “As a young boy, I walked on a farm on my


way to school and used to disturb a pair of herons. When I started creating sculptures, I always wanted to create a heron to remind me of my childhood memory,” said Mr Mar­ shall, pictured with his creation. “The bird has a wing span of six-feet, and


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as the sun is setting it throws some fantastic shadows from its feathers.” - In the forge, which is a focal point for visi­


tors to the village, the skilled blacksmith has made many different sculptures in the past, including a six-feet-high rearing iron horse. Harry has already been sold to a customer


in Columbus, Georgia, America, and Mr Marshall will now be working on a full size witch sitting on a garden seat for a customer before Christmas. (C300903/2a)


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to Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., the normal town hall hours. The book is titled “Roll of Honour of


Clitheroe, 1914 -1918”, and is a hand illuminated and manuscript document written by scribe Isabel Walton. It was gifted by Mytton Hall, Whal-


He added that although the book’s tedon an oak display table, VV* ,


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ley, to Clitheroe Rural District Council in 1931 and measures approximately 1ft 6ins x 2ft 6ins;iwhen opened. I t is


location in the town hall was not ideal,'' VA card in the display cabinet reads: it was a central location and the book “This Book of Remembrance contains was available for viewing from Monday the names of 257 men of Clitheroe and


District who made the supreme sacrifice fighting for their country in the First World War, 1914-1918.” The pages appear to be laid out


• alphabetical order, regardless of rank'. A page is turned every Monday. (CR290903/1)


is|to retire riext year


AFTER 13 years as headmaster of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Mr Stuart Holt is to retire. Mr Holt, who was appointed to the


post at the age of 47 in 1991, has announced that he will leave in August next year, having seen the school's 450th anniversary celebrations through. His previous post was as head of


ballot revealed that the majority had opted for a change to grant maintained status and it was Mr Holt who then became responsible for the smooth tran­ sition. I t was a challenge he welcomed and


Failsworth School, prior to which he was deputy head at the Wright Robinson School, Manchester. Six days after his appointment at


Clitheroe, Mr Holt discovered that he was to lead a new chapter in the school's development. The results of a parental


new skills and helping others worldwide. The school's sixth form centre has con­


one of many in the ensuing years as pupils continued to gain record results in examinations, putting CRGS firmly on the map in national league tables, very few of which Mr Holt considered indica­


tive of the school's real success. Early in his headship, he was respon­


sible for the introduction of the school's Blue Sky project, which encouraged older pupils to spend holidays obtaining


tinued to expand and is regarded as a centre of excellence by feeder schools and parents from a wide area, while places at the lower school are in huge demand. Tribute was this week paid to Mr


Holt by the chairman of the governors, the Rev. Canon Philip Dearden. He said: "Stuart has brought a highly-motivated, professional managerial style to the school, which has been essential in this


day and age of expectations." Mr Holt would long be remembered as


a headmaster who had done a wonderful job for the school, added Mr Dearden.


according to the seniority of the regi­ ments and units in which the men served, from the Royal Naval Division to the Training Reserve Division, and include many of the Army’s most illus trious regiments, some of which no longer exist. Regimental badges head each list of names, which are written in


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ANOTHER arrest has been made due to Valley residents being alert and tipping police off about a suspect vehicle. Property stolen from Read was


Vehicle tip-off led to arrest “This is the latest of several


discovered at the home of a Bum- ley man, who is now on police bail with a condition that he does not enter the Ribble Valley.


THE woman who attracted record audiences to two Red Rose Counties Literary Events' func­ tions last year is coming back. Veteran war correspondent turned author Kate Adey will be


incidents where public help has been vital in giving us a lead which we have turned into an arrest, using our own knowledge and information systems. The system really does work,” says Insp. Bob Ford, head of Clitheroe police.


, War correspondent’s return visit


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