T ( The Clitheroe A dvertiser & Times, January 3, J964 CHAPELS CLOSED


SAWLEY AND STOPPER LANE METHODISTS TO WORSHIP AT CHATBURN


«y\VO more small Methodist churches in the Clithcroc Circuit have closed, chiefly because 1 fairly large families who have been active members for many years have left the


district.


Sawlcy Methodist Church closed Tor services in September, 1961, although weddings, funerals, and baptisms, could still be held there, but it has now been finally closed and is


being sold. Stopper Lane, which, like .Sawlcy, is an old and small


chapel, has also been closed and is up for sale. Commenting on the closing


Society at Sawley was formed in 1817. 'probably after open air services, farmhouse services and cottage meetings.


of the churches this week, the superintendent minister, the Rev. Ronald Jobling, said: •‘The members from these churches are uniting with Chatburn and with modern transport this is not difficult. Indeed, one lady is taking her driving test just so that she can take her family from Stopper Lane to church and Sunday school at Chatburn.” T h e Wesleyan Methodist


owner allowed the Methodists the upper floor of the building for a chapel and school.


After much persuasion the


it is in a block of buildings which has also housed a joiner's shop, estate office, cottage, shippon. hayloft and reading room. Broken windows and worm-eaten doors were to be found alongside the church, while outside could be seen chicken coops, tar barrels and various broken agricultural implements.


The church is unusual, set as


calico printing works, run by the family of the famous Sir Robert


Peel. In the church's early days, the


The building was originally a.


gallery came right down to the floor and there was an " orange box" pulpit. The rent was a


nominal cne of a shilling a year, except in hard times, when it rose to a pound.


£350 was spent on the internal and external decoration of the church. The whole of the wood­ work and the body of the church were taken out and new pews installed. In addition, a new pul­ pit, communion rail, chairs, cushions, a choir stall, font, vases, and other furnishings were provided.


Ln 1929, however, more than A GIFT


the landlord to ask if they could buy the chapel, but Mr. D. R. Nelson promised to hand them


The society then approached


was valiant. I t is hoped that the chapel


8th, 1930. when one member of the clergy present, the Rev. G. Pollard, pointed out that for a society of eleven members to attempt such a renovation scheme as had been completed in days of industrial depression,


the deeds as a gift. This was done on September


which has benefited the village for so many years will now serve the community as a social centre. Stopper Lane Chapel was built


district greatly decreased. This was due to the steady flow of people to the larger towns in order to work in the mills.


1859. At. iis dedication service the chapel was so full that it was impassible for the young organist to get to his place at the new organ: nevertheless, he got there eventually by being lowered over the front of the gallery, directly on to the organ stool.


Tile organ was installed in


that year the chapel was enlarged and the vestry and kitchen were built, In 1898 a new organ was bought.


In 1887 the organ was moved to its present position. .Also in


“0 COMK. let us adore him,” once again (lie words from tile well-known Clii'istmas hymn have sounded from the crib at the Castle gate during the Christmas


has seen the re-opening of the Sunday School. Although barely a hamlet.


During recent yearn the chapel


Stopper Lane has a hymn tunc named after it—written by the well-known hymn-writer Francis Duckworth who lived there.


Charity permits


PROVIDED that each collcc-


in 1818 and ten years after its opening the membership was 80. but this year the membership


ever. that after the decline of handloom w cav ing in the countryside the population of the


was only a dozen. I t must be borne in mind, how­


■*- lion is held on the same clay throughout tlin Council's area, the Finance Committee of Clitheroe Rural Cotuicll have no objection to the police Issuing permits to national charities for collection during 1984. The charities listed arc: Alex­


andra Day: British Legion Haig Fund; Church cf England Child­ ren's Society: Dr. Barnardo's Homes: King George's Fund for Sail ors : National Children’s Home and Orphanage: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: Royal Air Force Association: Royal Nation­ al Life Boat Institution, nncl the Church Army.


refused under tlie Town and Country Planning Act permis­ sion for residential development at tlie Field. Old Hive, Chipp­ ing. for J. Morell. Reasons given were that the


Chipping scheme Clithcroc Rural Council have


land proposed to be used for residential purposes formed part of a sniall holding two acres in area. I t was considered that its sever­


THE DIONS HIT TOWN IN BIG WAY


and several German towns. “The Dions" attracted a record crowd of more than 200 at Clitheroe British Legion on-Sunday night when they gave a charity perfor­ mance.


piRESH from their successes at Liverpool's Cavern


A eoilcelion raised more The group came to Clithe­


ance would render the unit un­ economical: that sporadic devel­ opment of that nature would not be in the best interest of tlie planning of tlie rural area and that there did not appear to lie adequate means of access to the site.


MEALS PROBE


A "MEALS-ON-WHEELS" service for Whalley and


!hc Council's Public Health and Housing Committee on Monday, a letter was submitted by the Clerk. Mr. T. P. Rushton. from i he Deputy County Organiser iNor t h Lancashire! of the Women's Voluntary Service for the Civil Defence on the dcsira- biittv of starting such a scheme. The committee have decided


adjacent v i l l a g e s in the Clitheroe Rural District is to he considered by Clithcroc Rural Council. At tlie monthly meeting ot


situated.


SAFETY MOVE ON HOUSING ESTATE


end pedestrians, a hawthorn hedge at Clitheroe Rural Coun­ cil's housing estate at Ribble Lane, Chatburn may be removed.


IN order to provide a view of tlie road for motorists


Monday, the Council's Highways Committee agreed to an earlier recommendation by tile Public Health and Housing Committee Hint the hedge should be removed. Provision is also recommended


At their monthly meeting on better LECTURES


ot the Workers’ Educational Association, which lias an in­ teresting and varied programme of lectures this season. “History around us." which


^OW that the Christmas i and New Year holidays arc over various activities are starting up again. One of them is tlie local branch


roe following an oiler by their s p o n s o r . Major Alan Mackenzie, who thought he could best reward the great ellorts made by tlie branch this year by offering the group's services free for a con­ cert at ihc dub.


The group, who are to have


a record released shortly, lirst came to the Major's notice when he was i/c Olliccrs' Training Course at Liverpool University.


The group enjoyed their


visit to Clitheroe so much that they have promised to return. At the concert Ma j o r


Mackenzie was thanked for his and the group’s generosity by the branch secretary Mr. L. Garner.


recommences on Wednesday, is a complete course in itself, although it is a continuation of last term's lectures and is again given by Mrs. Mary Brigg. Dr. Keith Sagar has also


io co-operate with the W.V.S. after consultations with Black­ burn Rural Council, in whose area some or the villages are


for two passing places for vehicles to enable the delivery of goods without the vehicles re­ stricting the movement. Access to the houses will lie pro­


vided from the two passing places end the. existing access at the northern end of the Ribble Lane houses is to he closed.


broken n e w ground in the branch by the discussion of plays, both in the theatre and on television, and I can sec there being some lively discussion on this .subject. Dr. Sagar also takes modern


Rural District Council have refused permission for residential development at Crow Trees Brow, Chatburn, for Col. G. N. Robin­ son The reasons Tor refusal were


NOT GRANTED U NDER tlie Town and Country


Planning Act, Clitheroe


literature in the Boys’ Grammar School on Thursday evenings. Anyone seeking new interests


during the quieter months of January, February, and March, would find these at any of the classes.


that the proposed development would be an extension of ribbon development and detrimental to proper planning: the access would lie unsatisfactory and Uie Local Planning Authority was advised by the Minister of Agri­ culture and Fisheries and Food to safeguard valuable agricul­ tural land.


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POINT BR DEFEATS


A T last, a point! After a rim of seven their dismal record by drawing will


on Saturday. But, ironically, this first point sine


Clitheroe higher up the table. Owing lo the postponed game


unexpected defeat of Nelson by Rossci Clitheroe have slipped one place and ; foot.


It was a Clitheroe with !


the " s ta r" of a Clitheroe for- .' ward line that looked vastly ; improved.


j


reserve side, played a strong role in the Clitheroe defence and Parkinson had a good game cnee he had settled into his unac­ customed position Clitheroe were not just for­


half in place of Allan Bush, whose younger brother Eric took over from Grayston. at left- back. Bush, who is captain of the


tunate to get a point. They were at least the equal of the home side in technique and with a little luck and steadier finishing they might well have brought both points home. Two great chances fell to John


little hold over the Clitheroe lea d er , whose wanderings bemused tlie Fleetwood defence. Brian Parkinson was at right-


The rock-like Ainscough had


Grouj of C Cross


inaug the N


VVh -


a cuj this h


super Clithi lias t. and h chapl


Tin


Kirk and Bernard Wallbank in the second half but neither player took advantage. kirk shot inches wide and then


team worries that arrived at Fleetwood. Allan Bush and Jack Grayston were definitely non-starters and there was a j question as to the fitness of j Mel Widdup. But Widdup turned out lo be ;


Wallbank was dispossessed by Dunning as the inside-forward had the goal at his mercy. Fleetwood opened the game


with a series of raids which teste d Clitheroe's weakened defence to tlie full. But then Clitheroe came back to put heavy pressure on the home defence. The home side almost took the


lead when R. Baldwin, who had returned to football after a fort­ night's suspension, hit in a great shot which Wallace did well to


save on the line. Neat approach play brought


Clitheroe the goal they deserved after 25 minutes. Reg Dixon heat two men before cutting in from the wing and smashing in a powerful ground shot from the corner of the box which had Perkes hopelessly beaten. But one minute before tlie


Interval Fleetwood were back on terms with a simple goal from Banks which was made and schemed near to goal. Play seemed to go Clitheroe's


wood's defence had a few let-offs as Clitheroe by over-eagerness lobbed ant! shot over and round


probably one of their best, for some time but this form must be reproduced a: Shaw Bridge if the supporters are going to come


the goal Clitheroe's d i s p 1 a y w a s


back. Teams- Fleetwood: Perkes:


Leigh. Dunning; J. Baldwin. Ainscough. Gair; Strachen. God­ win. R. Baldwin, Banks. Scott. Clitheroe: Wallace; Heyes.


court folio- Tli


and we h that right


Bush (Ei; Parkinson. Hodson. Pinder: Dixon. Kirk. Widdup. Wallbank. Preedy.


St',


main Gars


way in the second half but they could not score the winner. Fleet­


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