6 Clitheroe Advertiser aid Times, Friday, July 1,-1966'


VILLAGE RESIDENT PROTESTS AGAINST COUNCIL DECISION


A LETTER of protest from a Waddington resident was read to the Plans Committee at the monthly meeting


RUN Record entry


of vintage and veteran cars


jgEADS of sweat trickled down the oil-flecked face of a . motoring enthusiast as he crawled out from beneath


his veteran car and roared: ‘‘Right—heave!” Hearing this command, four burly men grimaced,


great veteran began to roll. Creaking, groaning, protesting at every joint, it resisted their almost superhuman efforts to get it started again.


bang, the ancient engine splut­ tered into life. The crowd cheered, the driver waved, but already his hand was gripping the antiquated Brake lever, as he made preparations for the steep descent of Jeffrey Hill, Longridge. The task of climbing the one-


again, with a hint of despera­ tion in his voice. This time the men. joined by numerous spec­ tators were ready—and at the count of three they all pushed together. A few seconds later and she was over the top. With a jerk, a groan and a


"Heave!" shouted the driver


braced themselves and pushed for dear life. And slowly, but surely, the


stark battlements and secluded courtyards of Hoghton Tower- in itself a “veteran”—had echoed to the hum and exhaust splutters of a hundred or so gleaming masterpieces of yes­ teryear. The 1966 Castle Run, spon­


Earlier that morning the The scene on the Castle Field during the judging.


in-five Nick O’ Pendle incline was. as yet a twinkle in his eye.


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Cries of “Don’t touch” went up from some, of the owners


hillside, was crowded with spectators jostling for a look at these marvels of engineering.


tower, which squats on the summit of a thickly wooded


sored by the “Blackburn Times" and “Clitheroe Adver­ ser and Times” attracted a record 109 entries. From all over the North of England they came: Sheffield, Man­ chester, Derby, Liverpool, Newcastle. The mile long drive up to the


as the inquisitive hands of small children pushed buttons and pulled levers, “just to see what happens”. On the whole the owners


were only too happy to demon­ strate how t h e i r “little beauties" worked. As the cars converged on the


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tower from all parts of the country officials from the RAC, local motoring organisations, and Mr. Frank Sanderson, Clerk of the course, calmly marshalled them into then- places on the lawn.


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by hardly a whisper rippled through the crowd as they waited patiently for the first car away. Number one, Mr. B. J. Williams gingerly gave his 1900 Fore-Car a quick once over to see that everything was in­ tact. He climbed on. They’re off! With a look of excitement


As the seconds- ticked slowly


on his face and amidst a roar from the spectators, he peddled furiously to get the car going. ’ One, puff of blue smoke, another, and then a splutter


bike.


ing he entered, another—again tire only one of Its kind in the world—a 1906 Clyde. This car has only had one previous owner since new. An unusual feature is Us three cylinder transverse engine with a chain


thousands of miles in many rallies throughout this coun­ try and on the continent, He has won many trophies with the car including the 1965 V.C.C. Lord Trophy, Miles trophy, and the Guild of Master Motorists Trophy. Besides the car he was driv­


of its kind in the world. Since he bought it. six years ago, Mr. Williams ’has- travelled


In fact it is the only one


road” the other entrants fol­ lowed at minute -intervals. Clouds of blue smoke filled the air, steam from over - heated radiators leaked conspicuously from under bonnets, and others left with little more than a sorrowful trickle of water from


drive. After Mr. Williams “hit the


ing. A 1908 Daimler valued at £7,000; a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, a model which remained in production for. more than 20


underneath. On they came, drivers beam­


years.Hello! What’s this? Two-men peer anxiously - under the bon­ net of one of the larger Morris’. Out comes the; box. -of“-tricks. Spanners litter the ground. A crowd quickly gathers and


is over. ■ ’ ■,- • Once over


lights, tyres, horns and wind­ screen wipers. . Points were awarded or deducted: in each case.


Earlier each car had been examined for, -satisfactory


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crowds- gathered. at Fenis- cowles. Armed with : cameras


The first -large roadside ’


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past. As carsof all sizes, makes and


they watched each car glide


shapes, wound t h e i r way towards Blackburn, maybe many of the older onlookers recalled the days when they were the proud owner of one of these “character” cars. Even the policeman on point


duty had to smile when a small Austin Seven roared past a Bentley Tourer'on the


came from the spectators when the first big vintage c a r appeared round the corner. They couldn’t make their minds up whether it was ■ a bus full of people or a car which, roared past. I-t was in fact a .1927 Albion shooting brake lorry.


approach to Blackburn,' But drivers bad to watch out. Speeding is one of the most serious offences o n - th e Castle Run and is severely penalised. The biggest' round’qf applause


Royal car


interesting and highly prized entrants in the run. One of the 11 members'" of ; the Albany Society, Halifax, .Mr: -S. Walker, the owner explained that it was found behind a public house fn a barn. He said; “We looked up its


This was one. of ■ the most


thank the stewards, SUPT. A. GLAISTER, M r .T im Meadow- croft and Mr. 0. Norbury, and sector marshals, Mr. Jim Marginson and Mr. Dion Partington, and all the mar­ shals who assisted. Sterling work was also done


OUR thanks must go to the many people who ensured that the rally programme and arrangements ran smoothly— particularly Mr. Frank San­ derson, clerk of the course and his deputy, Mr, Jim Dickinson. We should also like to


people milled r o u n d the veterans. Fathers gazed in admiration


and youngsters in awe at the polished engines and shining brasswork. Mothers, daughters, and girl


many people who have visited this grand parade and who have lined the routes.’ He also mentioned that many


friends showed more than a passing interest in what was


W I I I M


of Howland Rural Council'.held in Clitheroe Town Hall on Monday.


! f&i m e m IB The letter .was' from' Mr .A. W. Williams, of Twitter


Lane, Wadilington, who has frequently objected to a green­ house—conservatory erected in the-grounds of the house of his neighbour, Mr A. H. Maytum In his letter, Mr. Williams


said he.noted in a'report that had been, decided that Mr.


Maytum- should- have sub­ mitted an- application for planning. permission ' before erecting the “greenhouse ’con­ servatory” at the rear of'his bungalow.


the report, presumably, -'the builder who erected the struc­ ture was at fault in not ensuring, that planning permission had either been obtained dr was not required before building opera­ tions commenc, the letter pro­


Although not mentioned^ in .


ceeded. "At the meeting of the Coun­


cil held on the 18th of April, members were - informed that planning permission was not required. “Similar information was con­


T.V. SERIES STARTS ON EVE OF


LOCAL EFFORT


T N view-of-the generous sup. port that Clitheroe has al­


ways given to the Royal Nation, al Lifeboat Institution, it might be of interest to local peopic that BBC 1 are to start a new


weekly serial on July 6th with a strong Lifeboat theme. The general title is "King 0f- the


meeting that he also had received a letter of protest from Mr. Williams. The Area' Planning Officer


River” and Mr. Bernard Lee is to-play the part of a lifeboat - Coxswain. The programme to-", be shown on August 3rd fea­ tures a dramatic rescue by V lifeboat. Much, of the filming ' was done in Newhaven and


promises to be a most interest­ ing series.


. The Clerk, (Mr. L. D. Telford) said, that the Council. had no legal powers to remove the building. What they could do was- to issue an enforcement notice but in view of the Area Planning Officers advice it was decided not to take any action. Mr. N. W. Davies, the Deputy


and Councillor Mrs. S. J. Dow had also received letters from Mr. .Williams.


are formed by volunteers who put out to the rescue no matter what the conditions, wherever the life of anyone is thought to be in danger at sea.


The crews . of the Lifeboats


Second daught cillor and Mrs.


essence of the Lifeboat service which now costs a million anti a half pounds a year to run every penny of which comes from voluntary contributions.


This voluntary spirit is the


Area Planning Officer, said that the point at issue was so tech­ nical that he had recommended the Council not to serve an enforcement order. Councillor J. Spensley said


veyed to my solicitor, Mr. J.L. Lumley, who was also advised, as were the Council members that Mr. Maytum had agreed to "ridge’ the roof of the building, which, in its original (and existing state) created a minor technical infringement of the bye laws. The letter proceeded. “I also note, that, although


old cars were changing hands at fantastic prices and quipped “I wonder what some of today’: cars will be like in 50 years.”


going on. But it was -the hardy drivers


and navigators that stole the show. Leaning against their tired


by members of the Civil Defence Corps, RAC officials and Woodlands Scout Group.


and she started. This was no ordinary car; it was more on the lines of a four-wheel motor


so that he could convey his guests from his country house to the grouse moors. "Many of the crowned heads of Europe have travelled in it. We have travelled miles and miles in it ourselves and have never had much trouble with it at any time. I t ticks over almost as quiet as any new car today.” Another big attraction on the


spills that happened during the 50 gruelling-miles. Others busied themselves cleaning, polishing in prepara­


"steeds,’ they presented a fas­ cinating picture, dressed in sheepskin jackets with their goggles pushed high on' to their forehead they pondered over the rally—discussing all the salient points in detail Each had his story to tell, of the thrills and perhaps even


tion for the Concours D’Ele- gance.


Local Entries


was a first Leyland Fire Engine provided by T.G.B. Motors, Clitheroe. This remarkable old machine


Among the five local entries


which was greatly admired, was making its first appearance in the Castle Run, although it has appeared in rallies at Preston and Nelson. A 1932 Austin owned by Mr.


tempted by the sun watched the cavalcade as it sped on its way through Blackburn town centre to Mellor. Crowds gathered in every village along the route. They lined the pavements, perched on walls, or sat on doorsteps The first leg of the run proved


run was a 1921 Leyland Fire Engine which raced along the route with 20 people or more clinging on for dear life. Many people who we r e


Results


the Mayor—1, Mr. B. J. Wil­ liams, Borrowash, Derby, with


Concours prize presented by


a 1906 Clyde 12 horse power; 2, Mr. Chris Shorrock, Preston, (last vear's winner), 1922 Vaux- hall ‘E’ type, 4.600 cc. Elegance prizes presented by


special appeal to coincdie with this new T.V. series, it is per­ haps of particular interest tha-- the first programme is to be shown on the eve of the effort the local branch is holding at


As the R.N.L.I. are having a


the Council had been told that the building concerned was so near to permitted development


that they agreed not to take any action. The Council decided to adhere


Closes Hall. Bolton-by-Bowland, on July 6th. Any further contributions


to its previous decision not to take further action.


would, of course, be most gratefully accepted and should be sent to the Treasurer Mr.


Gowling, at the District Bank. Clitheroe.


the Council can compel Mr. Maytum to remove the building, an eyesore, the members have decided in their wisdom, not to exercise then; authority despite the fact that Mr. Maytum was unwilling to submit a belated application for planning permis­ sion. Whether or not the Coun­ cil has the right to give back­ dated authority to legalise an illegal act is open to question. "I wish to place on record a


Mr. Anderson, 1, Mr. J. C. Broadhead, Bollington, Maccles­ field 1924 Vauxhall 30/98; 2, Mr. N. E. J. Bradshaw. St. Annes, 1908 Daimler, “La Plus Mignon’ (the little smasher) trophy pre­


sented by Mr. Green. Mr. J. C. Pearson, Halifax, 1919 Sunbeam


Pearson; 2, Mr. G. Whitaker, Simonstone,1923 Morris Cowley


Tourer 16 hp. Time section awards; 1, J. C.


Mr; G. W. Rothwell Hoghton 1938 Bentley Saloon; Mr. R. Barker, Camforth, 1931 Alvis Silver Eagle 20. . Hill Climb (oldest car to com­


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formal protest against the Council’s decision not to exercise their legal right to. order the removal of the building, I desire this protest to be brought before the Council at their next meet­


meeting the Clerk stated that he had had a visit from Mr. Maytum, who had informed him that in his opinion the structure which he had erected was permitted development under the General Development Order, and he did not agree with the Area Planning officer’s


mg." At the last monthly Council


plete • the climb): Mr. B. Wil­ liams, Borrowash, 1906 Clyde. Fastest times of the day.—


John Robsinson, of Clitheroe, had only been on the road


views that the roof should be ridged. The Clerk said that he had


about two months, but this was the second run it had entered. The car had been found in


to be relatively easy for most of -the cars. Some drivers, enter­ ing the rally for the first time this year, were amazed at the beautiful countryside: Jeffrey Hill, Longridge Fell, the Higher and Lower Hodder Bridges, Stonyhurst,. Hurst Green and popular Pendle Hill. Pendle Hill was the section


which sorted out the sheep from the goats—nearly all the big cars made it at the first attempt, but the smaller cars found the going tough. Many of them had another go and some had to be towed part of the way..


- Vantage point


shouts encouragement and gives unwanted . advice. Then, there are cheers!. The Morris rumbles forward-’and .the crisis


vantage point for spectators and many who had cars made an afternoon of it. More than 2,000 squatted on the grass, eating -their lunch, oi- trying to get the best “snaps” for the album. The hill, with a one in five


' This was the most popular


gradient, was lined with mar­ shals timing each car as it laboured towards the summit. They were there also to lend a push for those which found the going, just that little bit too tough.


Clitheroe was in sight and the first cars rolled in well before the scheduled one o’clock arrival time. Nearly all the cars had arrived at Clitheroe before 2-30 p.m„ except the odd- one or two which had the misfortune to break down altogether. Among the drivers who were


Once over .the Nick of Pendle, .


ever, produced an immaculate car which behaved so well in the run. Mr. Robinson said that the


a scrap yard and had been renovated by Mr. G. Pozzi who told an Advertiser and Times reporter that It could hardly be recognised as a car when it was found. Many months of work, how


tiser and Times reporter that the climb up Jeffrey Hill was the hardest in the run, but he thought that for really old cars the Pendle Hill climb would prove' difficult. He commented that .there was


Manchester -. Blackpool ' and Preston - Morecambe runs. Mr. Watson told on Adver­


holme, Langho, entered his 1930 Lea Francis, which he bought from a Bolton police­ man 15 months ago, for the second time. He' entered Ills, car In the


car had unfortunately stalled on the time section on Pendle Hill, otherwise it “ran like bird.” Mr. D. H. Watson, of Lang-


1928 Bentley, Mr. Waddington (driver) and Mr. S. S. Greenall (owner), . Preston. Mr, J. Broadhead! Macclesfield. 1924 Vauxhall; Mr. P. N. Fitzsim­ mons, Prestwich, 1926 Bentley sports tourer; Mr. A. 1. Stirr- ling, Timperley, 1925 Bentley Tourer; Mr. T. A. Henderson Al s to n , Cumberland, 1912 Gregoire. The Castle Run was jointly


organised by Messrs. • Frank Sanderson, clerk of the course, and Robin Bridge, Circulation Manager of the “Blackburn Times.”


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rj\HE rate - of interest payable' in' the Special. Investment


Department- .of.; 'Blackburn Trustee Savings Bank ;wdll' be increased from 5L per- cent' to


no comparison in . driving cars of today and those of yester­ year. • “I have three cars but this vintage one, is', -the only one putting on value,” lie stated. Spares are not hard to get


5i per cent from July 20. This comes only three, months • after tile previous increase from 5 per cent to. 5), per cent from April 20. The further increase is in


for these cars because most- are standard parts but one has to wait about five months for a set of tyres. Another local entrant who


drove a 1927 Austin raid that in his opinion the hardest part of the run was the notorious Jeffrey Hill, but the old bus managed it easily. He bought the car three


again taken up this matter with the Area Planning Officer, and had been informed that there was frequently an element of doubt regarding in which para­ graph .(1 or 2) of Class I of the First Schedule of the General Development Order, these small buildings could be considered to fall. Even if he, the Area Planning


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had been approached by Mr. Maytum regarding the planting of trees by Mr. Williams but Mr. Maytum had been informed by the Area Planning Officer that this tree planting was permitted development. Councillor G._ W. Harrison of Waddington said at Monday’s


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A - of Grindieton C. of E. School for priority on the housing list of Bowdand RDC for' then- new head teacher was refused at a meeting of the Housing Committee on Monday.


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years ago from Mr. I. N Jenni- son, of Blackburn, who also had a car in the. run. Since he purchased the car


has ten other vintage cars in his ' collection, . said. of the course: "It has been great fun. I think it is one of the most scenic and interesting runs in the country. In my; opinion it is far better than the Manchester, Blackpool run and I shall cer­ tainly enter next year if at all possible. I think it was a tough course for the older cars.” His last remark was echoed


unfortunate was Mr. Williams and his Fore-Car. Fifteen miles away front Clitheroe an oil pipe started leaking and minutes later his petrol tank split. Undaunted he carried on with petrol trickling from his tank and arrived more than three- hours late. Mi-. Williams, who has entered nearly all British. rallies, and


it had been used a lot for ordi­ nary motoring, and last year it had been entered for the Manchester - Blackpool and Preston-Morecambe runs, and had taken part in . the , Castle run since its formation three


years ago. Presentations


ing Post," Mr. Fred Green, general manager of the “Black­ burn Times,” and the 'Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” and Councillor Tom Robinson, Mayor, of Clitheroe. Before presenting; the Con­


Donald Ariderson, general man­ ager of the "Lancashire'Even­


■ Prizes were presented.by Mr.


by many entrants who agreed that the going was tough.for the smaller engine cars. They thought that the '' descent of Jeffrey and the asoent of Pendle were' the twd- biggest hazards, but' they !, unanimously agreed that it was one of the most interesting courses in the coun­


try. In the shadow’ of Clitheroe’s


history arid found that it used to belong to the Duke of Devon­ shire and was designed by him


famous 900-year-old, castle the cars, gleaming in late afternoon- sunshine, gathered for the


Department of the Bank is available to. all depositors in the Ordinary Department with a balance of not less than £50. The limit of deposit jri the Special . Investment Depart­ ment has recently .'.been in­ creased to £5,000 and repay­ ments up to £50 may be made on demand.; For larger sums one month’s notice may be required.


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present head teacher, who is retiring in August, will prob­ ably not be vacating her coun­ cil house. Councillors said that as they


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