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6 Tlte Clilhcroe Advertin - & Times, August 2S. 1964


CASTLE FETE A SURE WINNER IF WEATHER IS FAVOURABLE ■


Something to please every member of the family


^J'HIS year s sixth annual Castle Fete should he the hijigest, brightest, bounciest, . . . and above all the best yet! You and many others, if


the weather is favourable, will he leaving your television sets, gardens, and oilier haunts, to join Clithcronians in the Castle grounds — and here are some of the reasons why. Firstly, American airmen . . . 23 of them . . . will perform their p r e c i s i o n drill,


captivating to young and old alike. The team from Upper Hcyford, the American Air Force Base n e a r Oxford,


Iiaie already given 18.performances throughout the United Kingdom to an estimated audience of 748,000.


The men arc the guests for the weekend of the Round


Table of Clithcroe. and will be staying with members. They will arrive in Clitheroe on the Friday before the fete,


when a Civic Reception will be given to them by the Mayor of Clitheroe (Councillor John Hall).


They are part of the Upper Heyford programme to help


strengthen Anglo-American tics through personal under­ standing. and after their drill, will be available to everyone for pictures or just a chat. To move on to other attrac­


tions. Who likes all-in wrestling? Well, for the first time at the fete North Western Promotions are staging a star-studded wrest­ ling bill here, and a terrific lot they sound too. Be sure not to miss Wild Angus Campbell of T.V. and world fame, v. C. Murphy, of Ireland.


Two other interesting charac­


ters are Red the Fireball, the Canadian Middleweight Cham­ pion, and "The Zulu.”


crowds, and brass bands are perhaps the most popular in the lighter entertainment vein. The Lancashire Constabulary Brass Band has been at the fete two or three times before and lias


Music has always brought the


Scottish Dancing for the first time at the fete, which will be performed by the Manchester Branch of tile Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society. And with little acts of all varieties will be the Etonians Concert Party from Accrington.


disappearing non-stop when famous magician "The Great


Rabbits will be appearing and


always been p o p u l a r with Ciitheroninns. There will be some colourful


Meldini" (whom many of us will have seen recently at the Bid for Stardom contests) comes on view.


NEW EVENTS


successful will be an annual event.


recently will be arranged by the local whippet club.


there will be a pony gymkhana and whippet racing. The gym­ khana is for children and if


For the first time at the fete


The whippet racing, which has been so popular in Clitheroe


tion at any show are the Civil Defence Corps, who this 3'ear will be giving a very spectacular display, one in the afternoon and one later so that everyone can be sure of seeing it.


The display will be given in an


arena with a spoken commen­ tary, and the theme of it will be to show people what exactly hap­ pens when, for example, a nuclear explosion takes place.


explosion in the arena to make the display more realistic, but mothers note it will only be a


There will actually be a small BOROUGH OF CLITHEROE CASTLE FETE


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1964 in the Castle Grounds


ADMISSION 3/-, CHILDREN AND OLD AGE PENSIONERS 1/6 AFTER 5-30 p.m. 2/-, CHILDREN AND O.A.Ps. 1/-


2 pm. A GRAND PARADE From Eshton Terrace Entrance to the Castle Grounds via Eshton Terrace, Woone


Lane, Moor Lane and enter Castle Grounds by Main Entrance and proceed to Bandstand


OTHER ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE


THE AMBASSADORS (United States Air Force)


ALLIN WRESTLING (Star Studded Bill)


PONY GYMKHANA - BARBECUE - FANCY DRESS PARADE ROUNDABOUTS - SIDE SHOWS - SWINGS - PONY RIDES


CROWNING OF THE FETE QUEEN


CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS - LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY BRASS BAND WHIPPET RACING - PUNCH AND JUDY - SCOTTISH DANCING


HORTICULTURE AND HANDICRAFT SHOW


ICES, MINERALS, REFRESHMENTS AND TEAS AVAILABLE IN THE GROUNDS


Get your programme now. On Sale at John Cowgill and Son (Printers), The Kaydec Book Shop, The Public Library, and all local Newsagents


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BUFFET LUNCHES SERVED DAILY IN THE


BAR LOUNGE


WEDDINGS AND PARTIES CATERED FOR


RESIDENTIAL DUTTON’S ALES


TREASURE HUNT on the


CASTLE FETE £ 5


MUST BE WON VISIT THE


T A R T A N


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LOUNGE AT THE


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Dutton's NOTED ALES


WINES AND


SPIRITS Mr. J. Routledge of the


Rishton Conservative team beat Mr. H. Dcwhurst of Ribblcsdale Wanderers in the final of the Great Har­ wood and District Bowling League knock - out finals


played on the Lower Green at Clitheroe Castle on


Saturday. He is pictured here re­


ceiving his prize front the league president Mr. J. Blackburn.


The score in the final tie


between Mr. Routledge and Mr. Dewhurst was 15-9. The others in the semi­


final we r e Mr. William Cowperthwaile and Mr. H. Lee, both of Clitheroe.


CLARION CYCLISTS’ 50-MILES TRIAL


bility trial, was run oft last Sunday morning.


been favoured by the weather­ man for our events, and again, the morning was dry and warm! with a wind blowing that was to prove troublesome on the homeward run.


For several years we have


names to timekeeper Mr. B. Braithwaite, who made the draw for starting positions, and. very gleefully, I thought, announced that "Sprite” would be the first man to start.


Sixteen riders handed in their


have certain advantages, because I was able to see all the leaders in action during the course of the event.


As it turned out, this was to


very long, for on the hard ascent of Sawley, minute man Geoff Dean of Burnley steamed by at a fate of knots followed after a mile, or so, by two more riders.


turn marshall was passed in 55 minutes. As I climbed out of the town


began to work more easily and the fire in the lungs went out so the miles were reeled off until Skipton was in sight, and the


I was surprised as I was caught again by Geoff Bowskill, who I thought was. in . front. He said


I wasn’t first on the road for


'X’HE new Clarion event, the 50 miles in 4 hours realia-


he'd made a silly mistake at the turn and taken the wrong road. I t cost him several minutes. Just alter Gargrave. the ulti­ mate winner Neil Fort having caught up 11 minutes, went by, going great guns. From there on I rode more or loss in company With a young Burnley rider who though he had never raced more than lo miles before, was per­


forming very well. At Long Preston, amidst a


cloud of hay seeds from a pas' sing lorry David Bailey shot by,


and from then on we were not


passed again. The turn at Settle was accom­


plished in 1 hr. 40 minutes, and then came the hard slog into the wind, and the descent of Forest


Becks. As we approached Sawley,


Trev Dearden, me >"ounE Burn" ley rider found that little extra


energy and pushed on in front. After Gisbum the muscles


On the last level mile to the finish, pushing a much highei gear, I K s t caught him again


but not quite. At the finish I learned that there had been one retirement, Alan Roper of Buin- ley with a seized back wheel, just


short of Skipton. ,


coffee, I sat and watched the others finish. — Young Brian Jones who "screwed” big brother


After a comforting drink of . ... . Rribert - to the . h>ne • of 30


tary's bike fast than it has ever gone before: Keith Hall, finding his single fixed gear extremely hard, and the remainder of the Burnley lads who helped to make it a very successful event.


Fort, with David Wilkinson second and David Bailey third. Tite first three will be awarded medals, as will all the Clitheroe Section riders, and the other Burnley lads will get a certifi­ cate. Neil’s time will go down as the new course record. Full results:


Pride of place went to Neil


Trevor Dearden (B'iey) 2-28-49 Geoffrey Dean (B’iey) . 2-34-37 Brian Nightingale ___ 2-38-53 Pete Smith (B’ley) ___ 2-46-55 Derry Phillips (B’ley) .. 2-47-10 Brian Jones ................. 2-54-18 Dennis Thornber ......... 2-54-47 Sdny. Huskinson (B’iey) 2-57-17 Brian Burgess ................. 3-2-56 Robert Jones ................. 3-25-16 Keith Hall .................... 3-29-27


Next week we visit the C.T.C.


Rally at York to watch, among other things, the London-York road'.race.


’’SPRITE".


Neil Fort ........................ 2-14-39 David Wilkinson (B’ley) 2-17-50 David Bailey ................ 2-20-50 Jeffrey Bowskill


......... 2-23-30


minutes: D e n n i s Thornber, riding in his usual, comfortable looking style: Brian Burgess, propelling tlte Section Secre­


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CONTEST WINNER


UNTIL a few weeks ago Mrs. Margaret Cross had not


much time for or interest In competitions, but now they are a craze and she has entered sev­ eral during the past fortnight. This is since Mrs. Cross won


both of the first two compe­ titions she has ever entered. In the first competition Mrs.


Cross, of 26 Castle Street, Clith­ eroe, won furniture worth £100 and yesterday week she learned she had won a night out in Blackpool and a long-playing


she is the wife of Mr. Clifford Cross and the couple are in business selling fish, fruit and game.


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“ I t all started off when we went to the Food Fair,” Mrs.


record. The mother of three children


Cross told an “ Advertiser and Times ’’ reporter. “ We saw this stand of Ceylon tea and we were handed a slip giving details of the competition, so when I got home I decided to enter.”


entered a snapshot of the two children playing on the beach and was one of the six winners.


going to Blackpool. We shall see "The Big Show of 1964 " and afterwards will meet Ken Dodd and be presented with a long-


“ I am now looking forward to


playing record of Ken Dodd,” she said.


first prize, a holiday in Ceylon, was won by a Liverpool couple,” said Mrs. Cross. In the second competition she


her furniture—a dining room suite with a dinner waggon, china and cutlery—at a large store selling furniture and she is expecting her prize to be delivered today. “ I won the second prize. The


Mrs. Cross was presented with Always a spectacular attrac­


small one and won’t frighten the kiddies. Spectators will then see how


HR Roc THROUGH Tl 1C UUC.S j What’s cooking? Young Peter Barnes of Mytton View, Clitheroe, is “one for the


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pot and looks very cheerful about it. His two pais Raymond Pve and Terry Bamcs also of Mytton View, seem quite happy too.


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will be set- up, and the controller will get informs’’-m about the fall-out from the explosion from wardens. Spectators will be able to listen in on the wireless net and hear the signals and mes­ sages which trill be going on throughout all of the operation. A rescue party in the arena,


Headquarters Section is.at work right away maintaining emer­ gency communications including radio and other things., . . A control and signal vehicle


all the vital sections of the Civil Defence spring into work. They will also see' how the


will be volunteer members of the Corps from Clitheroe and Dis­ trict. and should provide a very entertaining display.


HORTICULTURE


In the marquee on the netball pitch there will be the usual


of Clithoroe, is ohairman of the Castle Fete Committee.


Councillor J. Hall, the Mayor


ation of the work and enthusiasm of the Secretary and his group of volunteers for producing what I am sure will prove to be


an extended form with a full evening programme. I wish to add my own appreci­


events. As each season of festi­ vities approaches the committee have sought to improve and vary the entertainment. "This year sees Fete Day in.


present. Near the arena along with some field cooking equip­ ment there will be a cooker in operation, and if you're lucky you might even get a " hot dog.’’ All the personnel taking part


been trained to lay a cable as' quickly as possible will show their skills at doing this. A good, cable party can lay a consolida­ ted line at a rate of about one mile an hour. First aid parties will also be


will demonstrate the uses of equipment, and will thrill on­ lookers when they use two differ­ ent methods of getting a casu­ alty down from a height. The field cable party, who have


horticulture a n d handicrafts show. This comprises more classes, more prizes and more trophies than ever before. For example, one has been


These fierce witches form part of the'attractive decor for the fete. Clitheroe's best Fete since its


revival.” U.


classes and the fete queen will present the prizes. The Towns­ women's Guild will also have a display in this marquee.


given by Joseph Lucas, and two by Trutex. There will be special children’s


. and thero will be modern danc­ ing until 11.30 to the music of the two Clitheroe groups, Lee Barry and the M.G.sand the Vibatrems, and there will be a twist competition. .


cillor John Hall said: " I will be delighted to welcome our towns­ people, our neighbours and our visitors to the sixth annual Castle Fete- and associated


The Mayor of Clitheroe Coun­


For the first time the show has an extended programme


FANCY DRESS


noon will 'be the Children's Fancy Dress Parade which will be-judged by the Fete Queen, and the Mav’or and Mayoress of Clitheroe.


older ones too there will be the semi-finals and final of the junior men’s and senior men's five-a-side football competitions. Spectators can be sure of seeing some really keen rivalry, and if the players live up to their usual performances, some really good football.


Also for the children, and the


be two challenge cups presented: one of the cups itas been donated by Atkinsons of Clitheroe.


For the older ones there will


be the thrill of a bowling tournament for the South- worth cup semi-finals and final.


youngsters will be the treasure hunt that is being organised bv Clitheroe Youth Action Group, sponsor Mr. Richard Turner.


A special attraction for the


treasure is on the large diagram of Clitheroe Castle and the nearest to the mark will receive the £3 prize that has been dona­ ted by Mr. Ted Lawrcnson of Castle Castings Ltd., Clitheroe.


Kiddies will guess where the


will be a "Window Spotting Competition’’ in s h o p s i n Clitheroe which as usual will run for a week. Not as usual will be the fact that shop-gazers will not be looking out for errors as last year, but for photos of


On tlte day of the fete there Last year's fete queen. Mavis


Clitheroe and area taken at un­ usual angles. CltOWTilNG CEREMONY


will be the crowning of tlte Fete Queen by the Mayoress. Mrs J. Hall in the Open-Air Theatre. The Queen will already have been chosen at the Bid for Star­ dom final at the Parish Church Hall on the Wednesday before the Fete. There will be a grand parade through the town before the fete.


A highlight of the afternoon


Smith, was crowned m the rain. She will present the sash of honour to the new queen when she is chosen at the "Bid for Stardom ” finals on Wednesday, September 2.


Smith, the chosen Fete Queen and her attendants, the Ameri­ can airmen, and probably mem­


Townswomen's Guild will be serving teas and refreshments in the large marquee on tire field from 3-0 p.m.


bers of the children's fanev dress parade. Voluntary members of the


KAYE MERCER. For the first time there are to 85 TO 40


YOU will be HER FAVOURITE


If you dine Iter here at— The Black Horse Hotel


PIMLICO, CLITHEROE—Tel. 280 STEAK A SPECIALITY


Chicken Maryland—Cooked the Spanish way


Enjoy Your Drink in the


FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE o l tlte


CASTLE INN (opposite the Castle)


PARSON LANE, CLITHEROE DUTTON’S NOTED ALES


(QUR two (earns ready Green, Mrs. Annie 1


Pauline Ellis, Avril Seoi We hear so mm


money, too noisy . . . I older ones? Kaye Mercer, h i ; Visiting the Ca.


is what she says:— w


ITH long hair flopping money . . . little Johnn Now force yourself lo t


a little more tired perhaps, not a night out. but with he! bath in front of the lire, and


But is this change for


today realise their "good for and yc shall receive?" Clitheronians were full


interviewed them. Firstly 1 found some of th


older set of people sittin round the bowling green, an asked Ihent their opinions. Sixty-four-vear-old Mr. Fr:


“ Youngsters of today certain get enough freedom, but do:' seem to have the responsibility • go with it. They don't seem show as much respect as ch. dren did in mv youth, and see: to be more the mob-’


Green of Fox Street, sa;


preferring to go about masses.''


.aw typ


we could not afford to buy a lc of things, but today teenage:


He continued. " In my vout


want this, that and the othe and really don't know what tht want or the real meaning of life


I asked him what he thougl


‘GENERC OFFER y COUNC


PIECE of land opposile suitable for the ereetkr


houses and four onc-bcdroo offered to Bowland Rural O owner. Mr. J. R. Hindley, of Expressing his gratitude, a


the monthly meeting of th Council in Clitheroe on Mon day. Councillor B. Bentley, o the Housing Committee, sail never in his 14 years a chairman had lie heard o such generosity. This was


Planning Office had recommend ed refusal of planning perntis sion for a house between Bolton by-Bowland and Gisbum. th' Council decided to inspect th' site with the view, possibly, o opposing the planning ofhcci,


said the way was now clear fo further meetings with interestec parties to finalise details, and hi hoped that before too long : start might be made on building After learning that the Are.


sion. the Clerk. (Mr. L. D. Tel ford) said the house was 300 ani 700 yards respectvely from tin nearest houses, and in the vie,1 of the planning authority it. erection might lead to spoiadi* development in that area, ti which they were opposed.


recommendation. Reporting on tlte officers dec;


Forest Area of outstandini natural beauty and was made


It was part of the Bowlant


quately screened. In addition, it would be clcarl)


virtual gift of land: lane which was much needed ir the village. The Clerk. (Mr. L. D. Telford


A charming part of the after­


and people wishing to follow its route should note that it goes along Eshton Terrace, up Woone Lane, Moor Lane and in at the main Castle gates to the band­ stand. I t will be lead bv the Lancashire Constabulary ’Brass Band, and then will come the past Fete Queen, Mrs. Mavis


CASTLE FETE -------- ~k---------


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th DANCE AND


BUFFET SUPPER THE SWAN AND ROYAL HOTEL


AT


Dancing to the Resident Band from 8-0 p.m. to J-0 a.m. TICKETS STRICTLY LIMITED J7/6


Obtainable from Council Members and Public Library NON-STOP


DANCING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th THE


IN MARQUEE ON NETBALL PITCH DANCING TO


VIBATREMS - AND ADMISSION 2/6 H v ,


CLITHEROE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE


CASTLE FETE


WINDOW SPOTTING COMPETITION


SATURDAY, SEPT. 5th, to SATURDAY, SEPT. 12th


Look for the number inside the cover of your official programme. If you sec this number in one of our shop windows take your programme in and claim your prize


ALSO SPOT THE LANDMARK Watch our shop windows for details of this new competition


'I he Fete Queen will be one of the Judges for a Twisting Competition. Good Prizes


from 8-0 p.m. to 11-30 p.m.


LEE BARRY AND THE M.G.s


II


% 3


Olde by j


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ing that they oppose Ute recoin mendation. said the proposer house would, he felt sure, be ai amenity to the surrounding coun


visible from a neighbouring road Councillor R. Williamson, mov­


tryside.The statement that it would bi clearly seen from the road wa: erroneous, for 99 per cent o t.rovpiiprs would not see the


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