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www.clitheroetoday.co.uk •alive and kicking!


HAVING successfully combated the traffic and weather problems faced at last year’s Royal Lancashire Show, the first day promised something


for everyone. Despite the dark skies on


THE Lancashire WI market stall (A270G01/1I)


Bus service proves to be


very popular THE brand new X5 bus service


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the duration of this year’s Royal Lancashire Show has been hailed a success by council officials. According to the bor­


ough council’s chief execu­ tive, Mr David Morris, the bus service, which had been especially arranged by Lancashire County Council to prevent a repeat of last year’s chaos, was on time and the spe­ cial fares proved popular with all the users. Bus times from Stand 8,


Clitheroe Interchange, for the remaining day of the show are as follows: 8-45 a.m., 10-45 a.m. and 12-45 p.m. . Bus times from Stand A,


Whalley Bus Station are: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Special day return fares


are available from the driver and a number of existing rambler-type tick­ ets will also be applicable. For further information call traveline on 0870 6082608.


Mascots set to battle for


supremacy FOOTBALL and rugby mascots from around the region were due to com­ pete at this year's show. Mascots from Preston


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North End, Bolton Wan­ derers, Blackburn Rovers, Oldham Athletic, Accrington Stanley and th e Sale Sharks will be trying to race round a spe­ c ially b u il t obstacle course a t this year’s show. A collection is to take


place during th e race, w ith proceeds to the NSPCC. Show chairman Rennie


Pinder said i t was going to be an unusual competi­ tion and it was hoped that th e Manchester United CLIMBING on the farm machinery are Linda Teal, mascot might also attend.


Emma Carey and Jane Browne (A270704/lt) ONE of the big Shire horses (A270704/ly) fc-' ^ THE horse and carriage event (A270G04/lc)


Opening day success for local farmers


THE opening day of the Royal Lancashire Show proved fruitful for Ribble Valley farmers and livestock keepers.


Mr Ross Hibbert, of Talbot Bridge Cottage,


Clitheroe, was just one of the success stones - picking up a rosette for his champion Suffolk. Mr Hibbert told the Clitheroe Advertiser and


Times, he was delighted with the result. “I t ’s the first time in 10 years that we’ve won


it - we’ve been reserve twice.” In the poultry classes, Mr Ernie Bailey, of


Woone Lane, Clitheroe, who had also taken his grandchildren along to exhibit, flew the flag for the Ribble Valley. He picked up best in class for his Ancona and best in class for his Australorp, while his 13-year-old grandson, Daniel Cowgill, picked up a first for his Oxford Game. Clitheroe’s Mr Francis Howarth, who was


exhibiting his pigeons for the first time at the Royal Lancashire Show, also came away with a handful of rosettes including champion pigeon and best racing pigeon.


Mr Howarth, of Talbot Close, said: “I


thought I ’d have a go with the show being local.” He went on to congratulate the show’s


S S a r ddingthatitWaSabigimPr0Vement L° CAL P°u“ r>’ . Ancona (A270704/lq) Ernie Bailey with his first prize winning


CLITHEROE Advertiser and Times’ promotions team member Linda Clough shows visi­ tors around the newspaper’s stand at the show (A270G04/lg)


@ COME and meet the Clitheroe Advertiser and ■ Times' promotions team at


-f- the Royal Lancashire Show.


There are fantastic free


prize draws, travel and leisure guides, free equestri­ an booklets and much more. Enter our free draw


to win £150 worth of Equestrian goodies from Broomhill Equestrian Cen­ tre in Grindleton. We look forward to seeing you!


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TWO rescued donkey's which now help ou( with children with special needs (A270704/lp)


Reporters report no delay!


NO traffic problems were experienced by the two Clitheroe Advertiser and Times reporters who attended the show on Tuesday. They set off from Clitheroe at 8-10 a.m. and followed


the Chapel Lane route turning right at Northcote Manor, Langho. They arrived at the showground a t 8-40 a.m. And for those still worried about traffic problems, they reported no delays leaving the showground a t 4 p.m.


Tuesday morning making it a slow start, thousands of visitors steadily made then- way to the historic show, which is now in its 237th year. In fact by early .Tues­ day afternoon, 10,000 visi­ tors had made their way to the scenic showground, which is located on 120- acres of farmland along the banks of the River Ribble a t Salesbury Hall Farm in Ribchester.


Many were armed with


their trusty wellies, but by midday all thoughts of rain were forgotten as the sun began to shine through the clouds. The show’s organisers


hoped that the good weath­ er forecast would attract even more people yesterday and today, with an expect­ ed total turnout of 50,000. The opening day proved


a great success and every­ one concerned could not help but pat themselves on the back and, perhaps even, breathe a sigh of relief.


cars. In the main ring attrac­


tions included a Chariots of Fire display - a pony and trap driven through balls of fire. There was music from the Accrington Pipe Band, while anglers made a bee­ line for the Fishing Village. After spending 11 months and a staggering


£30,000 to combat the traffic and heavy down­ pours, which led to a mud- bath on the showground forcing the committee to cancel the event on its final day, last year, show chair­ man M r Rennie Pinder said on Tuesday: “As promised, the show defi­ nitely is alive and kicking. “I am delighted to say


th a t the continuous hard work p u t in by all the members of the Royal Lan­ cashire Agricultural Soci­ ety, th e police and the £30,000 invested to make the showground better, has paid off.


“I would like to thank all


th e people who have a tten d ed and given us a second chance after last year’s disaster.


“Nobody likes cancelling a show. I t was a difficult deci­


d e sion to make last year, but we „ had to due to th e safety


issues. “So far, there have been no


traffic jams re p o r te d . In fact, I have been g e tt in g hourly reports, and there


A have been no delays on the ™ roads a t all. 0 “All the ex h ib i to rs and spectators seem to be having


0 a great time and we are con- J fident that there will be no repeat of last year’s fiasco.” He expressed his thanks


* to land owners Mr and Mrs Colin and Janice Mustoe for allowing the society to use the land once again. Mr Pinder added: “I hope


people continue to a tten d the show th ro u g h o u t the week and enjoy the thrilling


activities on display.” Speaking on the excellent


traffic and security arrange­ ments in place on Tuesday, Insp. Bob Ford, said: “Today has been absolutely great with no queues or con­ gestion. I t has been just as we expected. “Money spent on widen­


ing the access road to reduce traffic congestion and for vehicles being able to use the Ribchester Road entrance and Chapel Lane entrance has paid dividends. For the first time motorists travel­ ling from Preston have been able to en te r th e show- ground via the new road accessed off Barker Brow, which has helped consider­ ably. “The weather has been kind to us and if it continues


to be like this, we are certain that we can handle the traf­ fic.” Among th e people enjoying the first day were Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Charles Warkman and his wife, Ruth. He said: “We are very


pleased with the turnout, weather and especially the ground. Last year it was in an awful state and it is just pleasing to find the organis­ ers identifying the problems and addressing them. “We want to keep the


Royal Lancashire Show in Ribchester as it gives people the opportunity to discover the wealth of rural talent we have in the Ribble Valley.” “I t gives me great plea­


sure to say th a t the improvements have p ro ­ duced first rate results.”


Show facts


O 20,000 people were


expected to v is it th e show on the first day • There are 2,500


animals on the site • You can buy a


bacon b u tt ie - and if you have the necessary, you can buy a Bentley! © Trade stands cost


from £300 to more than £2,000 © The show dates


back to 1767 and was held in St Ann's Square, Manchester • Tom Bowring is


the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society president for 2004 © The f irs t Miss


Royal Lancashire was due to be chosen yester­ day • The sun is due to


shine for today’s final day


Win £150 worth of equestrian goodies


THE Mayor of the Ribble Valley Charles Warkman and the Mayoress Ruth Warkman outside the Ribble Valley's own tent and with guides from inside (A2707O4/ls)


NATIONAL Vegetable Society members Paul Henshaw, Ken Ridchalgh, Bill Hargreaves (A270G04/lf) Similar sentiments were


expressed by borough coun­ cil’s chief executive, Mr David Morris, who praised the efforts and contributions of various org an isatio n s over the past 11 months. Ribble Valley Borough


Council leader John Hill said: “I t ’s a fantastic day. What an achievement when you think it is all made up of volunteers.” He added: “We need to


ensure this is established here and that i t’s a success. The Ribble Valley is th e largest rural area in Lan­ cashire. “T h ere’s a tremendous


amount of interest and this is where it should stay. This council is going to support this and ensure it goes from strength to strength.”


THE horse show jumping event (A270704/ln)


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