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caravan park PLANS submitted to Rib- ble Valley Borough Council include the change of use to form a static caravan site for 79 units and


' warden/manager’s unit at Davis Gate Woodland, Clitheroe Road, Dutton (1012) and comments must be made to Ribble Valley Borough Council by December 12th 2003. Other recent planning


submissions are as follows. Clitheroe: Proposed angle


storey extension to provide new kitchen/living room, shower room and conserva­ tory a t 18 Hall Street (1001). First floor extension above side garage at 5 Hip- pings Way (1007). Two storey rear extension at 79 Lowergate (1008). Erection of one detached dwelling at Rockmount, Pimlico Road (1010). Alterations to fascia signage and minor graphics to shop window at 27-29


Castle Street (1011). Bowland-with-Leagram:


Proposed extension to exist­ ing animal shelter/work- shop to form new educa­ tional facilities at Bowland Wild Boar Park (1013) Chatburn: New garage


with flat over. New bay window and internal alter­ ations to existing house at The Vicarage, Crow Trees Brow (1003). Gisburn: Change of use of


retail premises to residential use at Ivy Bam Antiques, Burnley Road (1005). Grindleton: Erection of a


Brothers won the Christmas Store Sale at the auction mart


BROTHERS David and Stephen Wall- ian k , of H a ls tead s Farm, Daleh ead ,


S laidburn, won Satur­ day's Christmas Store Sale at Gisburn Auc­ tion Mart with a 10- month-old Blonde x le ifer st irk which


made £600. The Wallbanks, of R.


and A. Wallbank and Son, sold 10 heifers, six- to-10 months-old average £480. There were 212 cattle for­ ward a t the mart's show and sale of store cattle and fortnightly sale of breeding sheep, rams and


store lambs. They included 28 breed­


ing cattle, 50 store steers and 87 store heifers. Sheep forward totalled


735, including 229 breed­ ing sheep, 505 store lambs and one ram. The championship went


to R. A. Wallbank and Son and the animal sold for £600 to R. Turner. R Watson took the


reserve champion, sold for £680 to R. Umpleby. Best young bull: 1, 3, R


sports hall for school/com- munity use incorporating new vehicular and pedestri­


an access points at Bowland High School (1000). Langho: One Portakabin


at Kemple View Hospital, Longsight Road (1002). Simonstone: Dormer


extensions at 23 Fountains Avenue (1004). Two storey side and single storey rear extension at Red Roof, Tunstead Avenue (1015) Wiswcll: Replacement of


two up and over garage doors with windows in con­ junction with conversion of garage to lounge at 1 Back Lane (1014). Worston: Proposal to


form overspill parking for 35 car spaces on field adjoining car park. Forma­ tion of pond at the western comer of land forming, the Calf’s Head Hotel, Main Street (1006).


Profit rise


Clitheroe-based conservato­ ry systems giant, has announced its preliminary results for the year ended September 26th. They show a 2.4% rise in


ULTRAFRAME, the


profit before tax, up to £32m. and earnings per share up by 2.1% to 22.9p. However, turnover on


continuing operations fell by 4.3% to £139.1m. in dif­ ficult UK market condi


tions. That caused some share­


holders to get jittery, with the share price dropping this week by more than 10 % to just under 224p. Looking ahead, chief


executive David Moore commented: “We have remained focused this year on investing in product innovation, the extension of distribution channels and improving operational effi­ ciency. “These initiatives have


resulted in good growth in margins and will enable us to further exploit the long term growth prospects in the business. In the short term, the UK will .remain challenging. Our strategic plans for the development of our North American business are on track and we expect growth in 2004 this important market.”


Watson £550 and £545; 2, M. Parrington £560. • Best steers: 1, P. Watson


£680; 2, 3, R. Murray £870 and £690. Best heifer: 1, 2, R. A.


Wallbank and Son £600 and £470; 3, M. and E. Hartley £400. Best cow and calf:l, P.


foot made to £850 (average £615.72), cows with heifers at foot made .to <


£700 (£593.33). In-calf cows to £750 (£388.75). Top price: £850, P. Watson


to N. Breaks. Store bulls. Aberdeen


Angus x (green-) £335 . (£327.50), Belgian Blue x (green) £575 (£499.60), Charolais x (green) £545


(£397.86), Limousin x (green) £550 (£423.83), Simmental x (green) £510 (£330), Friesian x


(green) £400 (£255.00). Top price: £575 D. Connor toJ.Townson. Store steers. Aberdeen


Angus x (green) £430, Limousin x (green) £680 (£510), Blonde Aquitaine x (blue) £550 (£545), Bel­ gian Blue x (blue) £670 (£526.25), Charolais x (blue) £690 (£623), Lim­ ousin x (blue) £590 (£542.50), Hereford x (blue) £570 (£457.50). Holstein Friesian x


(blue) £490 (£394), Bel­ gian Blue x (red) £630. Top price: £680 P. Watson to R. Umpleby. Store heifers. Blonde


Aquitaine x £600 (£442.50), Belgian Blue x £490 (£351.64) Charolais x £505 (£406.70), Limou­ sin x £505 (£350), Aberdeen Angus x £240 (£184.17), Holstein Friesian x £265 • (£252.50). Top price: £600 R. A. Wallbank and Son to R. Turner. Breeding Sheep. Texel


Watson £700; 2, G. and S. E. Parker and Son £600; 3, E. and M. Frankland


£580. Best In Calf Animal: 1,


P. Watson £750; 2, T. and C. Robinson £490; 3, A. Nutter £300. Prices Cows with bull calves at


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ewes (in lamb) to £40. Mule ewes (in lamb) £ 55 (£ 50.25). Gritstone ewes (in lamb) £42. Horned ewes £31 (£25.66). Mule gimmer lambs £58 (£48.29). Texel gimmer lambs £50 (£41.30). Top price: £58


D. Gardner to A. T. Maude.


Youngsters showed off their i s i s l i S f l i


YOUNGSTERS who train at Roefield Leisure Centro showed off their cheerlead­ ing talents at a recent com­ petition held at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom. Two cheerleading groups


took part in their first com­ petition since they joined a course 10 weeks ago held at the centre. The junior team, the


Roefield Rockets, which is for girls aged 13-plus, com­ peted in the New Squad category, while the Roefield Astros, for girls aged eight to l l , competed in the Pee-


Wee category. The Rockets came away


with second place while the Astros were awarded third place in the Northern Clas­ sics Cheerleading Competi­ tion. Coach Sarah Williams commented that she was thrilled about the success of both teams. Miss Williams, who also


Store Lambs. Texel x


£42.50 (£37.05), Suffolk x £40.50 (£36.24), Mule x £38 (£32.50), Gritstone x £34 (£33.45); Horned x


£29.50 (£23.18), Jacob x £37.00 (£28.83). Top price: £42.50 A. Moor- house and Son to R. Mid­


dleton. Rams. Texel Aged £85.


Top price: £85 D. Garden­ er to S. Heather. J. and M. Blakey,


Spencers Farm, Lane Ends, Bolton-by-Bowland, won Christmas Prime Lambs on Monday with a pen of 5 Texel x lambs weighing 43kgs which sold for £61/head (141.8ppk) to A. Moorhouse. Total of 1,029 lambs and ewes for­ ward averaged 110.8 ppk. Ewes made to £60.50


(average £40.27). At Monday's sale,-there


were 66 cast cows forward. In the Christmas Show


and sale of prime sheep, there were 1,029 forward, including 925 lambs, 104 ewes and rams. The champion pen of 5


lambs: J. and M. Blakey


£61. Best pen of 5 Lonk or


Gritstone lambs: S. and P. Scriven and Son £43. Best Pen of 5 Mule or


Masham lambs: 1, S. and P. Scriven and Son £45.50; 2, Proctors Farm Ltd £44; 3, C. Wright £41. Best pen of 5 Suffolk x lambs: 1, P. Coates Farms Ltd £44; 2, H. Carr and Son £46. Best 5 Texel x lambs


40kg and under 1,2, J. and M. Blakey £58 and £55;


3, D. M. and R. E. Cap- stick £51. Best 5 Texel x lambs 41kg and over:l, J. and M. Blakey £61; 2, D. M. and R. E. Capstick


£53; 3, H. Carr and Son £48.50. Best 5 other Con­ tinental x lambs 40kg and under: 1, T. Parkinson £46. Best 5 Other Continen­


tal x lambs 41kg and over: 1, 2, P. W. Simpson £54 and £53; 3, R. J. Lambert £58. Best 5 Horned Ewes: 1,


S. and P. Scriven £42; 2, T. and C. Robinson £43. Best 5 Suffolk or Conti­


nental Ewes: 1,2, J. W. and L. J. Mellin £58 and £60.50. Lambs up to 32kg made


to 116.8p (average 114.4p), 33 to 39kg to 124.4p (113.6p), 40 to 45kg to


145p (110.2p), 46 to 52kg to 141.9p (103.6p), 53kg plus to 90p. The top kilo price: 40kg


at 145p (£58) went to J. and M. Blakey who sold to N. Gates. The top rpice/head was £61, 43kg at 141.8p, J. and M. Blakey to A. Moorhouse. Ewes and Rams. Homed


ewes made to £43 (average £33.87), others to £60.50 (£43.29), rams to £41 (£28.25). Top price: £60.50 J. W. and L. J. Mellin to G.


Jones. Pictured, David and Stephen Wallbank with judge Richard Umpleby, of Harrogate. Inset, the blonde heifer stirk. (s)


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Lecture on a s e r ie s of en jo y ab le w a lk s


“JUST take one more” urged Syd Cambus in his lecture to Clitheroe Natu­ ralists titled “Glorious


Teesdale”. He referred to his numer­


ous slides of this area, which comprises 772 square miles of natural beauty, rich in flora around the rivers Tees, Tyne and Wear. The lecture was based on


a series of walks from Barnard Castle and Mid- dleton-in Teesdale. The one to Dutton and the Pennine Way along the dramatic glacial valley of high Cut Nick towards the Eden Valley and Maize Beck was interesting for the geology, with the Whin Sill exposed. Another walk from


Mallersfang and Wild Boar Fell leading to Kirkby Stephen was characterised by red sandstone and quar­ ries showing yellow and


white quartz. Eventually the ruins of


Brough Castle were reached. A slide showing the original Dotheboys Hall and the graves of Mr Squeers and some of his unfortunate pupils, reminded those who are readers of Charles Dickens of the writer’s association with the district. Barnard Castle is a fine


town, with weavers’ cot­ tages and their characteris­ tic windows. Among the many interesting buildings, the upper floor of the Com- mmercial Inn was used as a tailor’s shop. Mr Cambus’s great­


grandfather lived at the inn and many of his forefathers lived in the area as farmers,


which explains his affection for the land around Tees­


dale. The flora is remarkable


and many rarities exist, including the intensely blue spring gentian. Globe flow­ ers flourish and in late May the fields and watersides are covered in a golden glow from marsh marigolds. The mountain violets hybridise in many hues from pale yellow to many different violets and the birdseye primrose and butterwort are found in great numbers, plus vari­ eties of milkwort. Impressive was the vast


unspoiled landscape around Mickle Fell and the waterfalls of High and Low Force cutting their way through the Whin Sill. The architecture of the


farms and towns is largely untouched by insensitive, so-called modernisation, retaining a purity lost in so many other parts of the country. The simple farm buildings are painted white and in the towns, harmony was achieved by simply adding to existing buildings unselfconsciously. In this lecture Mr Cam-


bus aimed to describe walks of about seven miles as suggestions for the natu­ ralists and chairman Derek Oldham thanked him for showing his outstanding


slides. The next library lecture


will be held on Thursday, December 11th, when David Moss will take for his subject “Marine Life


around the British Isles”. Cynthia Laing


Opposition over idea


OPPOSITION is growing against a planning appli­ cation for a new mobile home holiday park at Dut­ ton.


200 residents from the vil­ lages of Dutton, R o ch ­ ester, Knowle Green and Hurst Green attended a public meeting at a packed Dutton Hall to discuss the controversial plan. I t seeks permission for


On Monday, more than


79 static homes plus a war­ den/manager’s unit on farmland surrounded by Davies Gate Wood. Strong views were expressed at the meeting, all strongly opposing the proposed development. Concerns regarding the visual impact, increased traffic on local roads and fears over a potential rise


in crime were all voiced. Other issues included the potential impact of wildlife and the historic woodlands. A fighting fund to be known as the “Horseshoe Fund” - because Davies Gate Wood is horseshoe­ shaped - has been set up. Donations of up to £20 have been invited. Objectors were also


urged to write to Ribble Valley Borough Council no later than December 10th, setting out their objections to the scheme. Letters should include the refer­ ence number of the plan­ ning application,which is 3/03/1012. Many people left the


meeting saying they would do just that.


Fluoride in water


FLUORIDATION of water supplies was on the county council agenda dur­ ing a meeting this week. Members of


the


Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard a variety of technical, health and ethical information, from seven representatives. There were three speak­


coaches the Blackburn Hawks Ice Hockey Team cheerleaders - the Hawks Hi-flyers - added: “The Roefield Cheerleaders and Blackburn Cheerleaders both supported each other brilliantly, the atmosphere was amazing, everyone had such a great time, especial­ ly when the results were announced.” Cheerleading is a mix of


aerobics and many forms of dance including funk, jazz, hiphop, modem, contempo­


rary and show dance. Anyone can join cheer­


leading classes including


ers opposing fluoridation of water supplies and three for the scheme, plus an independent speaker, Dr Peter Lucas, Lecturer in Ethics at the University of Central Lancashire. Representing the local


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both boys and girls, even without any previous expe­ rience. The Roefield Rock­ ets practise on a Friday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m„ while the Roefield Astros


practise on a Saturday, morning between 10 a.m. and 11a.m. If there is enough interest from girls aged 16-plus it is hoped" a senior session can be set up


at the centre. Those inter­ ested in joining a new course, which aims to com­ pete in the UKCA Champi­ onships in May next year in the Manchester Velodrome,


should contact Roefield on Kirsty McCormick, Emma 442188.


Bicture shows from left to Astin, Sammy-Jo Grayston,


right - Katie Place, Rox- Miss Williams (teacher) anne Chipperton, Abby and Christina Finn. Scotland, Francesca Green, (G281103/4)


Fallon, Abigail Barnes, Zoe


areas was Mrs Linda For­ rest, Chairman of Fight Against Fluoridation Blackburn, Hyndbum and Ribble Valley. Fluoridation is the addi­


tion to water supplies dur­ ing the treatment process, of hexafluorosilicic acid, a chemical described by the National Pure Water Asso­ ciation as a toxic waste by­


SCHOOL LEAGUE TABLES o achieving level 4 or above in test := oi v> O BARROW


Openi week An open week will be


held in Barrow Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Barrow, from Jan­ uary 6th to 9th from 9-30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is mainly for par­


ents of children due to start school in the coming year, to have a look round the classrooms, meet the teachers and see pupils in action. Parents of children


already at the school are also, welcome.


BRADFORD WEST


Grand Christmas A grand Christmas


draw is being held on Sun­ day evening in West Brad­ ford Village Hall at 7 p.m. organised by members of St Catherine’s Churchy There will be a Christ­


mas stall, a tombola and Christmas music by CRGS Swing Band. Cof­


fee and mince pies will be served and everyone is welcome for a festive evening. Admission is £3, for fur­


ther details tel. 01200 423994.


Quiz results The general knowledge


quiz in aid of funds for St Catherine’s Church raised £227. Thanks were expressed to all who bought quiz sheets and especially to Mrs Pat Rushworth together with Irene and Tony Healey for a l l.th e ir hard work in organising the quiz. Final results were:


Hazel Shepherd, of Clitheroe, and Janet Bris­ tol,.of West Bradford. Lucky number draw: Mr and Mrs E. Walmsley, of Holden.


Tricks and spots There were 18 tables in


play a t the whist and domino drive held in West


.Bradford Vilage Hall. Whist winners were: Ladies - V. Duckworth, J. Jeff, M. Emondson, J. Crabtree, E. Hartley. Gents - J. Procter, H.


Hartley, H. Lofthouse, J. Holden, J. Bullock. Dominoes: F. Lowe, F.


Lofthouse, G. Berry, F. Pye, P. Metcalfe, J. Fisher, E. Fox. Raffle: J. Pye, M.


Woods, K. Knowle, E. Jackson, D. Bristol, M. Duckworth. The Christmas whist


and domino drive will be on December 17th at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall.


W H A L L EY


Christmas flowers At the meeting of Whal-


ley Flower Club, demon­ strator David Robertson gave members some inspi­ ration for Christmas. His flower arrangements had an element of the theatri­ cal about them using some spectacular flowers and accessories. Tonight’s demonstra­


tion will be entitled "Christmas Countdown,” skilfully brought to life by Mrs Joan Twigger.


Abbey winners Whist winners a t the


Abbey senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies - joint 1, Mrs L. Green, Mrs H. Hardy. Gents - Mr H. Holt, Mr F. Green. Dominoes: Mrs J.


Peel, Mr F. Peel. Raffle: Mrs M.


Maden. The next meeting will


be on Saturday at 6-45 p.m. everyone welcome.


Tins for sale Pupils of Whalley CE


School who take tins of food to school tomorrow will be allowed to wear whatever clothes they


. like, but those not tak- . ing tins must wear uni­ forms. The tins will be sold


the following day at the Christmas fair in the school at 2 p.m. the pro­ ceeds of which will be divided .between the school and the church. Attractions will


include badge-making, children’s chocolate tombola and Father Christmas. Unwanted toys and books should be taken to the hall at 11 a.m. on the day.


Children in Need The final total raised


by pupils at Whalley CE School for Children in Need is £244, which included a home-made cake and biscuit stall run. by two Year 6 girls, Olivia Jackson and Chloe Edwards and a collection of pennies which reached 414 metres 10 centime­ tres.


Grants Local groups requir­


ing a small grant from Whalley Parish Council must'apply to the clerk, Mrs Yvonne Milne-Red- head, 12 Warwick Drive, Clitheroe, by-January 6th. The amount and what the money would be used for must be clearly stated.


Christmas fair The Christmas fair in


Whalley ■ Methodist School on Saturday raised £2,000, which will be divided between the church and the fund to train-a missionary in Kenya. ,


Snowman drive About 60 parents and


children enjoyed a fami­ ly evening in Whalley CE School raising over £60. Playing the same rules as in a beetle drive, the figures to be made- up were snowmen instead. The event organised by the PTA, also included a Jacob’s join supper.


Lancashire night So successful was the


Lancashire night held at The Dog Inn, Whalley, rivalling the pub’s popu­ lar Burn’s night, that it is to be an annual event for charity. Seventy meals were served and so far nearly £300 has been raised for adult leukaemia funds at Christiels Hospital, Manchester.


Night out : A few tickets are still


left for the Alan Bennett plays to be performed in Whalley Village Hall on Saturday by the HRT Theatre Company. These are available from Whalley Post Office or by tel. 01254 822555.


SCHOOL Bolton-by-Bowland CE Primary School


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STONYHURST COLLEGl featured on television on Sr day — for the second timJ eight days.


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product of the phosphate fertiliser industry. Councillors heard all


points of view and deter­ mined to put them before a meeting of the council before any recommenda­ tion or decision is made regarding the scheme. Mrs Forrest said tha t


both groups of speakers, for and against, included a dentist and covered scien­ tific data and their oppos­ ing views on the effects of fluoridation. She stressed th a t Dr


Lucas’s view concluded tha t the addition of the chemical into water sup­ plies was a breach of human rights, a view shared by many health experts who say that fluo­ ride can be effective when used topically, such as in toothpaste, but should not be ingested, and certainly should not be in the form of “enforced medication”.


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MYSTIC RIVER (15) The Grand Cinema from tomorrow.


DRIVEN apart by a ch ild h ood trauma, three men meet again when Jimmy’s daugh- i ter is murdered. Cop Sean investigates


the case and loner Dave emerges as a likely sus­ pect. Soon an air of vigilan-


tism begins to poison their Boston neighbour­ hood. On-screen legend Clint


Eastwood gets behind the camera to direct this tense thriller, his task made eas­ ier by an excellent cast and a superb source novel. Dennis Lehane’s book is


one of the best thrillers of recent years, rich in Boston detail and close character study. Those who have read


the book might be disap­ pointed by the movie, adapted for the screen by Brian Helgeland, but only because a film can never match the detail of a novel. Stars of “Mystic River”


include Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and the increas­ ingly-acclaimed Kevin Bacon, who has come a very long way since his “Footloose” youth. He plays a cop compro­


mised by old friendships, while Penn delivers a multi-layered perfor­ mance as a man in whom grief, rage and honour col­ lide head-on.


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