Clitheroe ,422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clitheroetoday.co.uk It’s Edisford del Sol!


Report and pictures by Rebecca Wright


SOARING tempera­ tures and a baking hot sun have been drawing people from all over Lancashire down to a Clitheroe sun-trap. Hundreds of sun-


worshippers - some from as far as Bolton, Preston and Chorley - laid out their picnics and made the most of the picturesque setting at the Edisford Bridge river bank. And when tempera­


tures reached highs of 90 degs F., visitors to the popular spot took a paddle in the cool waters of the river. Unfortunately, the


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Town centre car park is to be resurfaced


Ribble Valley Borough Council offices will be resurfaced during the work, which is expected to take four weeks and will include the laying of new drainage and stone setts, and the re­ marking of parking bays. Sections of the car park will remain opera­


WORK on a Clitheroe town centre car park has been scheduled for early next month. The entire parking area surrounding the


tional while the work takes place and traffic flow will be maintained at all times. The council’s Engineering Section in the


Commercial Services Department is manag­ ing the project, which starts on Monday, Sep­ tember 1st, the timing deemed most suitable in terms of weather conditions and proven in previous years to be a quiet period. Assistant Engineer Mrs Tracy Donegan


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said that while every effort would be made to ensure that any possible inconvenience or dis­ ruption was kept to minimum, in some instances problems may still be encountered. Nearby, parking facilities would be signpost­ ed.


hot weather which attracted the crowds to the “oasis” also brought on a spate of petty thefts. Clitheroe police


reported th a t mobile phones and handbags were taken at various times during the week. They have advised


available from the reception desk at the coun­ cil offices and from the Tourist Information Centre in Market Place, Clitheroe. They will also be distributed around the town, in partic­ ular to users of the car park. Anyone making inquiries or who feels they


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might experience problems during the work can contact Mrs Donegan on 01200 41452G.


Witch’s non-appearance


people to prepare for their day out, only to take what valuables are necessary with them and not to leave them unattended. And while hundreds


UNFORSEEN circumstances forced a last minute “supernatural” cancellation at Clitheroe Castle Museum over the week­ end. Witch Demdike was unable to appear


at the venue on Sunday, as advertised, due to an accident. Organisers apologised for any problems caused.


of people soaked up the sun at Edisford, trade was also busier than normal at Ribblesdale Swimming Pool, across the road. ® Safety must be a


key feature for visitors to Edisford. It is point­ ed out th a t all water can bo treacherous.


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