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B Weekendplus . . . . ...................30,31,32 B Weekend TV........ ....... .............. 28,29 B Family Notices . . .


BReadersplus........


BJobs...................... ...................... 52-54 B Propertyplus........ ...................... 33-48 BMotorsplus........ .


B Sport.................... . ^................76-80 AT A GLANCE...


St Augustine’s school awards - page 10 Fashion frenzy at The Grand - page 21 Wedding Album - page 22


Cousins aim for speed success - page 27 IN RA N FOMTIO


Duly chemist: Heyes Chemist, 35 Moor Lane, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m.


Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service Electricity: 0800 1954141.


Water: 0 ^ 5 462200.


425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's !^rk Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555.


Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 65251l' Uitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024.


Cruse Bereavement Care: Blackburn, Hyndburn and Kib­ ble Valley 01254 207999.


oUlOoO. Agency: Emergency Hotline - 0800


monnc on fi den tia l advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600.


Kibble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604 Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Kibble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324 Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282 422331


Fax: 01200 443467


editor e-mail: vivien.meath@eastlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smilh@easllancsnews.co.uk sport e-mail: ed\vard.lee@castlancsncws.co.uk


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I Sunday and clocks go back one hour.


WEEKEND WEA'THER: Forecasters predict Saturday vvill remain cloudy, while Sunday is set to have possible bright


I LIGHTING UP TIME: 5-45 p.m. H REMEMBER - British Summer Time ends at 2 a.m. on I


A 'TOTAL of 14 employees, the ^^ioj'ty of whom held managerial positioim, have been made redundant from Clitheroe company Ultraframe. Early last week, the company,


which is the UK'S leading manufac­ turer of co n so la to ry systems, announced that it was undertaking an operational review of its business processes and structure. I t attributed this to the changing


market conditions the company is facing and the need to restructure the organisation to make it more


responsive to customers and market needs. One of the main outcomes of the


review was the decision to streamline the company's management struc­ ture, which management hope will improve both communication and


the speed of decision making within the company. Out of the 14 positions that were


made redundant, two individuals were redeployed, nine out of the 12 individuals concerned were in man­ agement roles, while two were in supervisory roles. A spokeswoman for Ultraframe said every effort has been made to support the individuals concerned and to assist them with finding alternative positions. Ultra­ frame s UK managing director,


Vanda Murray QBE, commented We are gearing ourselves up for new


challenges ahead and it is vital that our processes and resources are aligned to deliver our customers total quality, service and innovation if we to remain market leader.


It is important that we continue


to develop our products and services m direct response to market changes


future”*^^ the company has a strong ® The company's shares which hit


an all-time low of 66p this summer,


were climbing this week at 80p yes­ terday.


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ES Shock as man dies during Turkey trip


A COMPANY secretary has died at the age of 44 after being struck down by a sudden illness while on holiday in Kalkan, Turkey. Peter Charles Leach, who was


raised in the Pike Hill area of Bum- ley but also lived in Colne, Foulridge, and most recently in Brockhall Vil­ lage in the Ribble Valley, was sud­ denly taken ill on Friday and died on Saturday while being transferred to a umversity hospital for specialist care. Mr Leach went to Worsthome Pri­


mary School and then Mansfield High School in Brierfield. While a pupil at Mansfield, he first developed his lifelong interest in theatre through performing in school plays. He took a keen interest in drama and performing arts and was an enthusi­ astic supporter of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester and the Halle Orchestra. While still a pupil at Mansfield,


Mr Leach's mother, Kathryn, died in a road accident, which affected him very deeply. Yet despite a trauma that would have set back many peo­ ple of his age, he went on to Nelson and Colne College to successfully complete an OND in business stud­ ies and from there went to Blackburn College, where he took an HND in accountancy and business studies. During this time, in 1979, he moved


in with his grandmother Alice Hart­ ley in Colne. Mr Leach spent almost all of his


professional career with the Steven Backhouse Group of Companies, first in its offices in Trafalgar Street,


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teacher at Habergham High School. They married in 1991 and the couple lived first in Foulridge, then on Burnley's Clockhouse Farm Estate, and most recently in the Ribble Val­ ley.


As well as his keen interest in the­


atre, he loved wildlife and walking. In recent years Mr Leach also became a ,keen amateur cook and was a recent part-time student on Nelson and Colne College catering courses. He was also an enthusiastic trav­


Burnley, and then at its new home on Nelson's Lomeshaye Estate. He rose to become financial director and its


company secretary at the time of his death. He was active in the Burnley


Junior Chamber of Commerce and was its president from 1988 to 1989. At one time he was an active mem­


ber of Colne Parish Church and was a member of the Parochial Church Council. Even after moving out of


the area, he continued to audit its accounts as an unpaid volunteer to the present day. In the late 1980s he had also helped run a Christian holi­ day scheme known as Discovery Week that helped many children from disadvantaged backgrounds, to


experience outdoor pursuits for the first time. It was through the church that he met his wife, Helen, then a science


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eller. In January of this year, he began what was intended as a year­ long sabbatical from work to pursue his love of travel, beginning with a trip to South Africa in January. His interest in foreign culture also


led to him serving on the Pendle- K ^ e l Community Exchange com­ mittee that oversaw links with Kas­ sel in Germany.


Though his death was tragic, his


many friends took some comfort that he died while pursuing his interest in foreign travel and culture. It was a measure of Mr Leach's popularity and good natured sense of fun that he had an extremely wide circle of friends across this region and beyond, who have been deeply shocked by his sudden death. He will be sincerely missed by all who knew him. As well as his widow, Helen, now retired from teaching, he leaves his father, James, brother, David, and a sister Carole Stark. Funeral details are awaiting arrangements to return Mr Leach’s body from


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Paranorinal investigators wilT head to film on Pendle Hill


PENDLE Hill will play host to


paranormal investigators this Hal­ lowe’en. Living TV’s "Most Haunted" will


be broadcast live from Pendle Hill and Clitheroe on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights.


Pendle Hill has been synonymous


with witchcraft for centuries and psychic medium Derek Acorah, paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding and the "Most Haunted" live investigators will look deep into the associations mth Roman time& There will be an audience of


around 200 people in a makeshift stu­ dio with presenter Dr David Bull and histonans Richard Felix and Richard Jones. Meanwhile, Derek Acorah, Yvette Fielding and the team will explore places in and around Pendle Hill looking for ghostly goings-on. The team picked Pendle Hill because of its history of witches and


unusual occurrences. Stories include blood-curdling screams, galloping horses and whips cracking outside a


famous hall and the ghost of a woman in black. The investigations will be live and


interactive, with viewers getting in touch by phone and text messages. Through the website, www.liv-


ingtv.co.uk/mosthauntedlive, viewers can also conduct their own ghost


watch on the web cams and report any strange experiences at the loca-


tmn or at home as they watch the show. Sunday morning's popular BBC V P^gramme "Countryfile", host­


dle Hill. ® See police advice, page 5.


ed by John Craven, will also be look- *®g®nds surrounding Pen­


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siderabletimetohaveho cars repaired.” In respome to concerns,


Insp Ford said that he would Hke to hammer nome the message thsf once the culprits am caught, they will be dealt wth appropriately. Car crime will never to


away,” he said. "It is mind­


less damage, which causes motorists a good deal of


money and effort in repair. “This sort of crime is very difficult to guard against, however I am convinced th a t someone out there knows _ the offenders responsible and would urge them to come fonvard. “We a re also urging


members of the public to be extra vigilant and to call


the police on 01200 443344, or Crimestopperson 0800 555111 to report any inci­ dents.”


New players


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs Eileen Wood and Mrs Joan Lavery, Mrs Frances Porter and Mr Ernest Manning. New members welcome


on Mondays at 1-30 p.m. Solo whist winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs D. Knight, Mrs M. Parker, Mr B. Wood. New players welcome every Monday at 7 p.m. Domino winners were: M. Pye, P. Oddie, joint 3, F. Lofthouse and E Metcalfe, M. Parkes. New members welcome


every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is held


every Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. and line dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m. New members always welcome.


Bridge win


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were: NS Jean Taylor and Jean Martindale, Chris Pollard and Doreen Blake. EW J. Pawlicki and John Renton, Kath Thompson and Geoff Wharfe. On Thursday winners were: NS Michael Jeffery and Moira Phillips, Alas- ta ir Carter and Merle Allen. EW Brenda Wilson and John Renton, Roy and Pat Ward.


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Meeting time RESIDENTS of Whalley


are invited to attend a pub­ lic meeting in the village


hall tonight. Organised by Whalley


Action Group, there ivill be an opportunity to learn about the work of the group and become involved in future improvements for the community There will be feedback on the parish plan and the meeting starts at 7-30 p.ra.


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Pensioner is victim


WITNESSES who saw a thief enter an 85-year- old woman’s flat in Bowland Court, Clitheroe, and escape with a debit card and jewellery worth £652, are asked to come forward. The raider, described as a white male, in his


30s, with cropped dark hair wearing a short blue anorak with possibly red on the sleeves and dark jeans, knocked on the front door of the pensioner’s ground-floor flat. On answering the door, she discovered no one


was outside and walked out of the flat to inves­ tigate who the caller was. In the meantime, the burglar sneaked into


her flat and stole a gold necklace, pair of stud earrings, a gold broach and some commemora­ tive coins all valued at £652. The burglar also made off with the victim’s debit card. The incident happened during 5-45 and 6


p.m. last Thursday and the offender was later spotted by a nearby elderly resident. Insp. Boh Ford, of Clitheroe police, is always


warning elderly people, especially those living alone, to he on their guard of unexpected callers. He commented: “Like always, I would urge people not to let strangers in and to espe­ cially keep their internal doors locked when answering the front door.” Anyone with information regarding the inci­ dent can call police on 01200 443344.


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‘Inspector’ may be bonfire guy!


EXCITEMENT is mounting as children throughout Clitheroe and further afield count down the days to the town’s bonfire and fireworks display. Clitheroe Round Table has organised a


competition between primary schools to make the best "guy" for the community bonfire. The "guys" will be judged on the


evening of the event, Saturday, November 6th, the best taking top spot on the fire. A prize of £50 is to be given to the


school producing the best one. Entries will be welcomed until noon on the day. Four schools have entererd so far, with


Pendle Primary School's entry featuring the recent OFSTED inspector. Children in Year 1 and 2 from Mr Nixon's class at the school have produced a guy aptly named: "The OFSTED Inspector" followiing the school's recent inspection. The school enjoyed an excellent report, despite the inspector's possible demise next weekend! Pictured are pupils, teacher Mr Nixon and the notorious "Inspector." (s)


Bigger and better than ever before!


by Vi-vien Meath


CLITHEROE'S community bonfire is set to be bigger and better than ever before. I t takes place on Saturday,


November 6th, in the Castle grounds. The bonfire will be lit at 6-30 p.m. Long-term sponsors Castle


Cement are being joined this year by 3M Health Care, with pledges of £2,000 each towards the event which last year raised £6,000 for charities. North West Air Ambulance will be the main beneficiary this year.


TNT Display Ltd will be pro­


viding the display, having acquired the Millennium Pyrotechnics com­ pany - organisers of last year's fire­ works bonanza. Safety will be to the fore and


members of the public are asked not to take fireworks, sparklers or firewood to the display. There will be refreshments


galore, with a large hot-dog, burger and drinks stall, and another sell­ ing freshly brewed coffee. Two stalls will sell fluorescent and illu­ minated toys for children. As previously, only the Parson


Lane and Eshton Terrace entrances to the grounds will be open. Col­


Carers’ Lottery boost


A LOTTERY grant of £5,000 has been awarded to a group of Whalley carers. Members of the “Whalley and Sur­


rounding District Carers Group”, who provide unpaid support to relatives, friends or neighbours who have a long­ term illness or disability, have been given the cash boost as part of the “Awards for All” scheme. The scheme is run by Hyndburn and


Ribble Valley Primary Care Trust, which recognises the efforts of local support


groups. The Whalley Carers meet twice a


month in the village hall to offer support and information to anyone caring for a loved one - enabling the sick person to


remain at home. O Please see next week’s Clitheroe


Advertiser and Times for more details. Burglars’ £2,333 haul


TWO gold bracelets, a passport and keys and legal documents to a motorbike, were stolen from premises in the Ribble Valley during a burglary on Monday night. Burglars prised open a downstairs win­


dow of a property in Whalley Old Road, Billington, made a search of the premises and then escaped unseen with the items


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lecting boxes will be sited at both entrances and, while there is no admission charge, organisers are asking everyone attending to donate at least £1 toward the cho­ sen charity. The town's bonfire takes many


months of organisation and the Rotary Clubs of Ribblesdale and Clitheroe, Clitheroe Lions Club, Clitheroe Round Table and a new­ comer to the event, the Rotary Club of Pendle View, are behind this year's extravaganza. Support has also been given by Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council, the police, fire-fighters and St John Ambu­ lance.


A note of caution for fire revellers


A CAUTIONARY warning has been issued by Station Office Dave McGrath, of Clitheroe Fire Station, regarding the safe­ ty of those holding public or pri­ vate bonfire parties next week­ end. He urges everyone to attend


organised bonfires if possible, where fireworks are set-off under strict regulations, and safety guidelines are followed. He would like everyone to enjoy themselves and no one to get


hurt. Station Officer McGrath


reminds the public that “Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 it is an offence to cause a statutory nuisance to your neighbour. This can occur when the


smoke, smell or ash from a fire enters the property or garden of a neighbour. Under the Clean Air Act 1993


- It is an offence for a person to cause the emission of dark


smoke from trade premises or trade waste”. If found guilty of an offence a householder can be fined a maximum of £5,000 and businesses £20,000. Organisers of public displays


or semi-public displays should be made aware of the require­ ments under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 regard­ ing the safety of employees and members of the public. 9 Bonfire sizes: Public dis­


plays - the maximum height is six metres. Semi-public (back gardens etc.,) - maximum height three metres. Distance from any building


or structure (fences etc.,): Mini­ mum distance is 18 metres. ® Fireworks: There is a cur­


few of no later than midnight on bonfire night, November 5th. Fire safety advice can be


obtained by telephoning 01254 383284.


........ Air ambulance again comes to the rescue


AN isolated farm near Slaidburn was the destina­ tion for the North West Air Ambulance, responding to an emergency call on Sun­ day.


Its team of airborne medics was at the scene in minutes to attend a 61-year-old man with a suspected serious heart condition. He was flown for treat­


ment to the Royal Preston Hospital in under eight minutes - a journey which would normally have taken more than 40 minutes by road.


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