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UMP SHOCK IF ROWLAND ANY MORE NEW HOUSES? meeting called for Monday


WHEN members of Rowland'Rural Council’s Housing Committee discussed ibc provision of 1


^ ^ “I want you to have a special meeting next week if possible to look into the question of the housing revenue account,” he declared.


“The cost of building and repairs is running at a high rate _


this year—far higher than estimated and I would like to get out a full report to explain to you the “really serious” situation.


increasing is because of the jump in the interest rate which has risen from three to six percent since 1951.” He said that this meant an


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present his report to a special meeting on Monday afternoon from which the Press would be


Mr. Telford said he would


excluded. " I t would not be in the public


interest to divulge the informa­ tion in the report, which must be


‘‘The reason why costs are — ' ‘


regarded as confidential,’’ he


stated. Mr. Telford said there were


increased weekly cost of £1 on a £2,000 house.


various ways of meeting the deficiency which ’’ would almost certainly arrive.”


could charge rents to the tenants of the new houses in accordance with the price of building.


He explained that the Council


the increased costs over all the tenants or they could subsidise from the rate fund. I t was clear to him, however, that rents would have to be


Secondly, they could spread _____________


increase all council house rents by 4s. a week. "You have no option, you must increase the rents,” he declared.


The chairman, Councillor B.


Bentley, remarked that no mat­ ter what the cost, the council would have to build houses. The Government had deman­ ded 400,000 new houses and Bowland council must do their share.


increased. Recently a neighbour­ ing authority had decided to


Rowland resident complains about big influx of caravans


W H E N Bowland Rural Council's Plans Committee con- ’ ’ sidered an application by the Shireburn Caravan site to


prepare earthworks to screen a proposed extension of the site they received a complaint from a local resident objecting


strongly to the proposal. The letter, from Mr. G. A.


Stubbs, of Shireburn Lodge, stated : “Initially I understood that permission was granted for 25 caravans only and over a short number of years this has swollen to between 150 and 200 and now with this new area we may be forced to


caravan rallies have been held, accompanied by hordes of people and we have had to tolerate flashing motor headlights and people returning late at night. Surelv this renowned picturesque place will no longer be a beauty spot, cither for visitors or local


accept a further 100 caravans. •'During the summer months


residents to enjoy — it wll reduced to hundreds of smoke- belching, synthetic second-homes


_____________ on wheels, which no trees or


barriers will ever hide. "Finally we ourselves will


incur substantial financial loss by obliterating this Held with caravans; also screening with artificial barriers and trees will obliterate light from our pre­ mises. to which we are. surely,


the Area Planning Officer, Mr. S. H. Lee, in which he said that tile screening would be adequate, the committee decided to grant the application.


entitled.” After receiving a report from


said that the application would almost certainly be followed by another one asking for an exten­ sion to the permitted number of caravans.


Tile Clerk, Mr. L. D. Telford,


pENTURIES OLD DYKE BECOMES A PROBLEM


A "STINKING DYKE” at


1 sawley has raised a prob­ lem for the Health Committee


of Bowland Rural Council. Tlte dyke which runs through


the centre of the picturesque village, provides a sewage outlet for eleven houses, an hotel, two farms, a school and a workshop and has been there since the monks built Sawley Abbey in the


Middle Ages. Mr. R. R. Overend, the Public


Health Inspector, said the resi­ due from all those premises was going into a stagnant dyke and


” there is no doubt about it, it stinks.” Councillor J. Trueman, of Saw­


ley said that originally the dyke was flushed out by water from the nearby River Ribble, but this now only occurred at odd times. “ A dam used to be there but


for Gisburn, Bolton-by-Bowland and Grindlcton on Monday llxey were lold by ibc U e r L. D. Telford, lliat before they came to any decision lliey bad better decide liow they 'weie n° e


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Young Farmers


QLITHEROE Young Fanners' Club debating team were


congratulated at a meeting of the club last week on their win over Longridge Young Farmers 164-161 in the second round of


the debating competitions held in Clithcroe ‘Royal Grammar School At the meeting members were


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impressed by a talk on how to help the deaf and dumb by Mrs. McNamcc. A vote of thanks was given by Brian Clark and Peter Croft.


‘STARS’ WILL PROVIDE NATIONAL AND LOCAL OPENING SHOW


ftLITHEROE’S new £10,096 Civic Hall is (o be given an ofli- D cia| opening attended by the Mayor and Mayoress, Coun­ cillor and Mrs. J. Hall a week tomorrow when the Mayor’s Charity performance will be held.


Star of the show, which is organised and produced by Coun­


cillor E Macnauohlon. is lo be “ Mr. Personality,” Norman Ghent, assisted on piano by Richard Pearson. Norman Ghent, who apart


from being a performer is a qualified teacher., has been employed by the BBC. assist­ ing in producing such shows a s -” Good Old Days.” and Harry Worth and Ken Dodd


shows. ared in cabaret He has appe­


in France, Ger­ many, S p a in ,


Portugal. Malta and the Chan­ nel Isles. He is now producing, with iris bro­ ther’s assist­ ance. his own Variety Show after having a successful sea­ son a t th e


Royal Hotel, Scarborough. Another professional artiste


now' in cabaret at the Domino and the Princess Clubs in Man­ chester who is included in the show is “ Meldina the Magician and his Doves.” Meldina is a member of the Northern Magic


Circle. Coming nearer home, lour


spots in the show are to be pro­ vided bv the Margaret Sandham School ’of ballet dancing, which trains in the Conservative Club. Clitheroe every Friday. These girls have won hundreds


the private owner blew it up." Councillor Trueman declared. He said that while the villagers would appreciate a small sewer­ age scheme being installed it would be too expensive consider­ ing the small number of dwell­


to get the Council's Engineer and Surveyor, Mr. E. Berry to make a detailed examination of the dyke and to consider ways of overcoming the problem.


ings. I t was agreed, as a first step,


are to sing under the leadership of Miss Tycrman. This is to be her last duty for the school, she lias served for so many years as she is now retiring.


appear is to be Blackburn's Susan Blackburn, a little girl who was a great favourite when -she spoke her Lancashire dialect poems at the last Bid For Star­ dom competition.


One of the smallest artistes to


seciion in the competition, Bill Gregson and Judith Green ‘The Two G's" will do their song and tap act. Tile first and second halves of


The winners of the variety


A I vi rnSTirK fever has struck in (his area recently! It was in a local hospital that a R 1 e » sn| !^ „ ; d s„,llcthil,c p:„s may his lime, and a m.mbtr ot tht stall saggesl.d he


After mat mere was


the programme will get off to a rousing start with a fanfare sounded by members of the 4th Battalion East Lancashire Regi­ ment Band: a Scottish flavour will be added by the Clitheroe


Pipe Band. A popular drama group, St.


Michael’s Players are to give excerpts from their recent hit "Salad Days" and the Ciitheroc Theatre Group will perform part of the play ” Roar like a Dove." For singing in harmony pre­


vious Bid for Stardom Group winners "The Creole Four" who


switched the group about and brought in a girl singer recently,


of trophies, awards and medals over the past nine years, includ­ ing the All England Ballet Championship eight times and the Spanish Ambassador Trophy at tlie Edinburgh Festival on


three occasions. A local favourite, Rosemary


Cook is to sing a hit song, and will also duet with Raymond Grice, a former Clitlieronian who is to compere the show. Also singing will be Ruth Forster who will be accompanied by Florence


Cottarn at the piano. The choir of St. James' School


will perform. Clitlieroe Concert Orchestra,


under the able direction of Frank Worden, will play through­ out most of flic performance. Councillor E. Macnaughlon.


i t , ™ S e t S ' " . " anywhere ab.nl .he plaee, la, awav, it was picked up before it had cooled off!


FARMER CLASHES WITH COUNCIL


Z \ . James Breaks, of Hydes Farm Newton, Clitheroe. told Bowland Rural Council yesterday that unless they effected improvements to one of his meadows he would hold them responsible for any accident


which might occur. In a letter to the Public Helath


4 BOWLAND farmer, Mr. |


hold Bowland Council respon­ sible for any agricultural tractors or machines of any type when operating in the meadow being toppled over or damaged in any way or any person disabled through anv accident caused by this land being left in such a


state. "I also hold the council respon­


Committee, Mr. Breaks said be was most upset about the way the council had handled the reinstating of top soil in the meadow where council workmen


the producer said. “ I have arranged for a truly Variety Show, having Clitheroe in niv mind as the backbone, and I feel sure the whole family will enjoy


Voluntary Committee members who are finalising the show from the stage angle. Without their assistance the show would not


"Tribute must be paid to the he possible." ____ had laid drains.


a drain which was sunk down between three and six inches, and suggested that Councillor T Robinson and Councillor J. Spensley. both farmers, should


He said the workmen had leit ,


inspect the site. Unless improvements \teie


carried out he intended to serve


notice on the council. Mr. Break’s notice reads, t


sible for any contractor operat- ing for me in any way with nis^ tractors or machines of any type or men of his being disabled through any accident caused while operating for me in this meadow ; or any cattle disabled through any drains or manholes


being left rough.” The committee agreed that the


work should be carried out. Countv Councillor T. Aspin


! tractors. « a


” * £ , ' 2 ? . . impossible lash was compleled when, wllh eye^hod, helping the hoas” “ S h e d .Viih. II was esllm.led 32.000 shek. and...many, mao, lahe. .1 glue.


Rroncho Rill to stay


MR. J. RUSSELL, alias Bron­


to stay together witli his circus animals in ills new winter head­ quarters at Bridge End, Riming- ton. Broncho had applied for


cho Bill, is to be permitted


change of user of several large garages at Bridge End to winter quarters for circus animals and equipment. The Area Planning Officer at


i impression that the work had | been carried out by the con-


said they were under the


Skipton recommended that as there had been no serious objec­ tion from the villagers or from members of tile council who had visited the site, the application


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should be granted until March 1. when the circus would be leaving the district.


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THEIR NEW DRAPERY AND SHOE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF Ig r o c eh s


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1/5 ONLY — SAVE 6d. PAN YAN PICKLE


2 m. MACE COFFEE ONLY 2/2


BEST RED SALMON 4/2 TIN ___


ROBERTSON’S MINCEMEAT 1 lb. JARS 1/61 — SAVE 5d. j


HANDY ANDY 1/6 — SAVE 9d.


; GIRLS’ SHOES


all brands ok tea ■ at cut prices -


KNORR SWISS SOUPS 1/3 — SAVE 5d.


SUTHERLANDS SPREADS 3 for 2/3 — SAVE 9d.


Black and Tan, Lace or Casual Style, Moulded Rubber Soles, Sizes 9—2


. USUAL PRICE 22/6 TO 29/6 OUR PRICE 15/-


LADIES’ WHITE COURT SHOES


Slightly Discoloured on Heels. High or Medium Heel Height USUAL PRICES 49/11 TO 55/11


OUR PRICE 1 9 /6


LARGE RANGE OF CURTAIN MATERIAL FROM 3/11 YD. CURTAINS MADE UP FREE OF CHARGE


TEA TOWELS 1/-. EACH: HAND TOWELS 3/11 EACH NYLON HOSE 2/11 PAIR: AND MANY OTHER BARGAINS


WE INVITE YOU TO WALK, ROUND YOUR NEW STORE


WOMEN’S ORLON JUMPERS 39/11—Reduced to 24/11 WOMEN’S MIXTURE JUMPERS 29/11-Reduced to'17/3


__ CASTLE STREET, CLITHEROE TO DAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 1964 GREAT BARGAINS


FOOTWEAR DEPARTMENT


LADIES’ WIDE FITTING SHOES BY NORVIC AND PORTLAND


Discontinued Lines, Various Sizes and Colours, Sizes from 2 -8 USUAL PRICES 69/11 TO 89/11


OUR PRICE 4 7 /6


CHILDREN’S COATS UP TO 38" IN LENGTH LESS 2/- IN THE £


SPECIAL OPENING OF FERS


LADIES’ COATS ................... £6-10- 0 Reduced lo £ 6 -1 3 -6 LADIES’ COATS .................. .’ £H-U- 0 Reduced lo £ 8 - 5-0 LADIES’ COATS .................... £12-12- 0 Reduced lo £ 9 -1 8 -0 LADIES’ SKIRTS .................... £1-11-11 Reduced to £ 1 - 3-6 JUNIOR MISS COATS ....... £8-10- 0 Reduced lo £ 5 - .5-0


LARGE TINS WHOLE CHICKEN


7/11 each


SLICED PEACHES Large Tins 1/11 each


CURRANTS SULTANAS MIXED FRUIT


1/6 per packet


CASTER SUGAR 1 /- per lb.


ICING SUGAR 1/2 per lb.


CUT PRICE OFFERS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS FARE IN THE


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GARDEN PEAS 10 oz. tins Sd. each


NESCAFE 2 oz. tins 2/3 each


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