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vith Thomas Wells second omas Harrison third, junior Quiz team of Eliza-


'cott, Thomas Wells and Harrison was congratulated


hing the quarter finals of the competition in which they to meet Bolton-by-BowIand


ek. week’s meeting is a games


t Dunsop Bridge Village Hall


p.m. Pancake and Games Night r ower Buck Inn, Wadding- eduled for Tuesday, March 1 now be on Monday, March


ry talk he meeting of Slaidburn i's Institute, members were rted from a snowy venue to ally wintry place when Mr Barnes spoke of his holiday ka and the Canadian Rock-


ept his audience enthralled 5 beautiful slides, accompa-


/ music and narrative. He ed the long process needed to e his presentation, starting king hundreds of slides. Mrs ..lason thanked him for the ttalk. winners of the competition cal photograph were June Mrs Pat Garnett and Mrs


utcliffe. president, Mrs Jan Weisters, tulated the teams who took the WI quiz in Clitheroe on


ry 27th, especially “The iacs”, who came second out


3ams. account, written by June


as read describing her meet- h Prince Charles during his


visit to the Ribble Valley, port of last year's activities craft group and the outdoor was given by Mrs Hazel ngton and Mrs Mason. They raged more members to e involved in these groups, t of venues for meetings over 1 12 months was circulated,


ext meeting will be in the on March 5th, when Mary s will speak about "Stage


( T O S S ID E


-raiser ist and domino drive was Tosside Institute in aid of MCs were J. Kenyon and P. fe. ners were: S. Maude, H. use, J. Robinson, I. Booth- Maude, J. Metcalfe, E. Pye, A. Fox, A. Lowe, A.


nson, Neil Taylor and M. next drive will be on March


and F. Calverley. Raffle: J. . Waddington, H. Grainger,


da Clough. The next meeting on February 24th.


bbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey -nior citizens’ drive, in Whal­


ey, were: ladies - Mrs P. Wooff, Irs E. Chamley. Gents - Mr J. ooff, Mrs M. Naylor. Domi-


oes: Mrs M. Maden, Mrs J. eel. Raffle: Mrs R Wooff. The annual meeting takes


lace on Saturday, at 6-15 p.m. The previous week’s whist


winners were: ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs H. Hardy. Gents - Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs J. Walmsley. Dominoes: Mr J. Peel, Mr J. Hartley. Raf­ fle: Mrs E. Chamley.


Hansom cab At a meeting of Whalley


and District Historical and Archaeological Society Mr Alan Petford spoke on Joseph Aloysius Hansom. Illustrating his talk with photos Mr Pet- ford’s enthusiasm for his sub­ ject was absorbing and left his audience wanting to learn more. At the meeting on Thursday


in Whalley Abbey the speaker will be Mrs D. Winterbottom on' “An Irwell Family”.


Rock legend and MP join forces


ROCK legend Roger Daltry, lead singer of The Who, met Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans at a reception for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the House of Commons. Signalling his support for the work of the


trust in the North West, patron Mr Daltry spoke on the need for more specialised cancer


facilities for young people. Speaking from Westminster, Mr Evans


said he fully supported the work of the group,


adding: “Teenagers suffering from cancer are often placed in children’s wards or adult can­


cer wards. “Neither is appropriate for young people


because they need to be around people of their own age. Many feel isolated and this can only harm the young person’s recovery. “Research has shown there is a 15%


increase in recovery rates when patients are treated with other people of the same age


group. “Being a teenager can be difficult enough


without facing one of the most devastating diseases and toughest treatments. I t is vital young people are given the chance to share their problems with their peers. “Our area benefits from the work of the


trust. Christie Hospital already has a ward for teenagers that was built by the trust. The TCT continues to support the excellent work that is done there for the North." Mr Evans is pictured with Mr Daltry. (s)


TV’s Wexford and an


author will be guests HE may be Chief Insp. Wexford on tele­ vision, but George Baker, the man behind the successful drama series, has a tale of


his own to tell. He will be entertaining diners at the


next Rose Counties Literary Event at Gisbum’s Stirk House Hotel on Wednes­


day. Born in Bulgaria, his childhood was


curtailed by the outbreak of war. He said goodbye to his father and left the country with his mother and five brothers and sis­ ters to arrive in England. He never saw his Yorkshire-born father again. Educated at boarding schools in York,


he decided he wanted to become an actor at the age of 12, by which time he had already topped six feet in height. His co-speaker is best-selling author Margaret Dickinson, known for her fami­


ly sagas. Tickets are available from Mrs Joan


Laprell, tel. 01422 883710, or Mrs Karen Weaving, 01200 415916.


Charity shop on the m illage hall


hurch Street, Slaidburn, interest in developing the a village hall. In the deal, the


treet site was to be made avail- artnership which included the “uncil and Methodist Housing n. The land swop failed to go


d problems occurred after the ght the chapel and adjoining


rs are now intent on ensuring has a village hall as quickly as here is money in an account,


volved are aware that, once a as been accepted, "massive" !_g will be needed, will be used by many, if not ups already operating in the


id excitement is mounting as, rs on, a new facility is begin- k attainable.


ed are some of those at Sun- ting.


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lookout for manager A FUND-RAISING Clitheroe charity shop is on the lookout for a new volunteer manager. Last year the Valley’s Oxfam outlet in


Market Place raised more than £100,000, thanks to the efforts of its volunteer staff. As well as selling a wide range of goods


from donated clothing to new gifts and cards, the shop has gained a reputation for its book section, which sells both secondhand and col­ lectable books.


- Mr Ian Falkingham, Oxfam’s area manager


in Lancashire, said: “There is a strong team of volunteers at the shop and the successful person will be assured of their support and help. No retail experience is necessary, as we will provide full training.


. “We are looking for someone who will enjoy


working with a wide range of volunteers and customers, who.will be enthusiastic about building on the success of the shop, trying new ideas and recruiting new volunteers to join the busy team in the shop.


He added th a t the post is v o lu n ta ry -


although expenses will be paid, and that the hours can be flexible to suit the right candi­


date.


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Council is keen to see ‘affordable housing’ on service station site


by Tim Procter


A BID is being made to use land occupied by yet another well-known Ribble Valley business for housing. But councillors are keen that, if it


relocates, the site of Sabden Service Station, at the bottom of the road to the Nick of Pendle, is used for afford­ able homes. The business has recently diversified


and now includes LPG fuel. The owners plan to move its various operations else­ where, perhaps to Clitheroe. Ribble Valley Borough Council Plan­


ning and Development Committee turned down the plan for five terraced houses, plus car parking, by a narrow majority. Officials had recommended this course


as the scheme submitted had road dan­ gers, would be over-intensification and add to the over-supply of normal houses. However, their report said an acceptable


scheme from a road and possible land con­ tamination point of view was a possibili­ ty. But vehicles must be able to leave the site in forward gear. The use of artificial stone and render,


rather than natural stone, at this promi­ nent site would be seriously at odds with the village and character of the area of outstanding natural beauty. Due to over-supply of normal homes,


the applicant would need to show the development comprised affordable hous­


ing to meet a local need. No such evi­ dence had been presented with the cur­ rent plan. However, moving the business some­


where out of the village would have envi­ ronmental benefits, said the report. . , The parish .council had objected to the


scheme on road safety grounds and two local residents, although in favour of hous­ ing, were concerned about safety implica­


tions. The village school at the back of the site


expressed concern about a suggestion in the application th a t it had four or five spaces for cars. I t had three and there were problems with unauthorised use.. . Coun. Frank Goss (Sabden) supported


the plan, pointing out i t would mean removal of the petrol station and its fuel


ley said affordable rural housing had become the single key issue in the provi­ sion of housing in the Ribble Valley. Coun. Frank Dyson (Clitheroe)


Chief Planning Officer Mr Stuart Bai­ Wednesday walk is proving


declared: “We deplore this lack of afford­ able housing, but here we have an oppor­ tunity to insist on it.” He suggested the application be refused with a request for an affordable housing one. Committee chairman Coun. Richard


Sherras commented that accepting the application as it was would set “a prob­ lematic precedent”. He supported the idea of affordable housing on the site, in line with local requirements.


Green light for plan A RETROSPECTIVE application for the change of use of a farm to agri­ cultural machinery repairs has been


granted. Officials of Ribble Valley Borough


Council have dealt with the applica­ tion for Denholme Farm, Settle Road, Newsham, acting under their delegat­ ed powers. The applicants were Coar Agricul­ tural Services Ltd.


IF proof is in numbers, then the ramblers’ Wednesday walk is a winner. Last week 30 members


and friends gathered at Bolton-by-Bowland car park for a five-mile walk which proved to be quite testing, not because of its length, but because of the somewhat soggy ground, and the difficulty of many of the stiles which had to be negotiated. After a walk along Skird-


en Beck and over the fields to Hague and Rodhill Gate, the party eventually came to high ground overlooking the Ribble, where a short break was taken to recover from the climb. With good views on all


sides; the ramblers then kept the height and made for Cottams from where


to be a hit for outdoor lovers A taste of Scotland


they descended to the foot­ bridge across Bay Gate Brook and climbed again to White Stones. From there the walk


became much easier, being all downhill. First over the tall stile of six stone steps to pass Priest Biggins, down to F a t Hill and eventually reaching the small hamlet of Holden. Here they stopped to admire the very fine waterfall, which is one of the area’s best-kept secrets, resembling very much Thornton Force near Stainforth. In full spate, it was a fine sight. An easy return along


Holden Beck, a short road walk and,pleasant field paths brought the group back to the starting point


. after just over three hours’ walking.


HAGGIS, pipers, Scottish dancers and whisky ensured there was a Burns Night to remember a t a Ribble Valley hostelry. The Spread Eagle a t Sawley


played host to more than 100 guests joining in celebrations in memory of the famed Scot­ tish poet. General manager Mr


Richard Marshall and joint proprietor Ysanne Williams managed to attract two pipers, 10 traditional dancers, a hag­ gis and a genuine Scot to toast th e evening in tru e Burns


style. This year was the first time


a Burns Night of this magni­ tu d e had been held a t th e Spread Eagle. A blind whisky tasting competition preceded the three-course dinner, which was complete with clapshot, haggis, mashed p o ta to and crannachan parfait.


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managed to produce a three- choice menu for those not keen on the taste of haggis. • The haggis was piped in by


Mel Moran and Derek Cartmel, while Scotsman Andrew Gar­ diner recited “The Address to the Haggis”. In keeping with the theme,


the staff wore traditional kilts, sporrans and knee-high socks, despite the Ribble Valley Janu­ ary chill. Ten members of the Royal


Scottish Country Dancing Soci­ ety delighted with “New Vir­ ginia Reel”, “Bonny Anne” “The Celtic Cross Medley” and many more, which had every­ one doing a jig by the end of the night. Pictured in the centre of the


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