6 Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, Friday, December 2, 1966


installed as president' of the local branch of NALGO at the :


annual general meeting held at the Horse Shoe Inn last night week.. .


of the Town .Clerk’s staff, which he joined 32 years ago, and he is now registration'and com­ mittee clerk; He is also. super­ intendent registrar for Clitheroe Registration District.- -


Mr. Braithwaite is a member


Tom Scott, was thanked for his services and Mr. Eric Bracewell was unanimously chosen' to be president-elect. Messrs J. Parkinson and W. J.'


The retiring president, Mr.


to the committee and Mr. W. Booth will act as joint auditor,


Miss D. Holden was elected ______ .


SUnger will continue in their respective offices of honorary, secretary and honorary treasu­ rer.


replacing the late Mr. R. B.


enjoyed an excellent buffet supper.


Brown. After the meeting, members


Cafe extension refused


and Country Planning Per­ mission for a proposed exten­ sion a t Grove Cafe, Gisburo, for Mr. Armstrong, made by Messrs. Parker, Hey and Rushwortih, architects and sur­ veyors, of ditheroe, wr 3 refused at the monthly meet­ ing of Bowland Rural Council on Monday.


'An application for Town


Congregational Church Clitheroe


Sunday Next DECEMBER 4th


10-30 a.m. Family Worship and Holy Communion.


6-00 p.m. Evening Worship


Rev. Kathleen M. Hendry B.A., B.D.


Whalley Abbey CHRISTMAS


WHIST DRIVE AND DOMINOES


in the Conference House Tuesday, December 6th at 7-30 p.m.


ADMISSION — 2/6d. Christmas Prizes Refreshments


Little Mitton and District W,I.


COFFEE MORNING Saturday, December 10th 10-00 a.m. to 12 noon TICKETS 1/6 Each


COFFEE, CHEESE AND


WINE EVENING 7 to 9 p.m.


TICKETS 2/6 Each To be held at


agar House, Church Street Clitberoe


roceeds in aid of the Lan- shire Federation of Womens Institutes new offices


Mr. and Mrs. F. Dakin BRING and BUY and CHRISTMAS STALL TOMBOLA


at the invitation of


CHALETS TO COME DOWN


which were erected on a cara­ van site without Town and Country Planning Permission will have to be pulled down. This was decided at the


Two portable bungalows


monthly meeting of the Plans Committee of Bowland Rural Council on Monday, when members were told that two portable bungalows or chalets, 30 feet by 30 feet and 14 feet high, had been erected with­ out permission by Ribbb Motels Ltd., Three Rivers Caravan Site, West Bradford.


TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH


SUNDAY NEXT DECEMBER 4th 10-30 a.m.


Mr. P. B. HORNE 6-00 p.m.


Rev. R. JOBLING Holy Communion


Ladies Class at 2-00 p.m. Speaker:—Mrs. Hailwood


CLITHEROE NATURALISTS SOCIETY


LECTURE AROUND OBAN


CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, York Street,


by W. M. Marshall in


Thursday, December 8th At 7-30 p.m. All Welcome.


SIR FRANK PEARSON M.P.


will be available for


PRIVATE INTERVIEW — at —


Ribchester Conservative Club Friday, December 9th . at 10-30 a.m. and at


Sabden County Primary School at 2-30 p.m.


Sir Frank would particularly welcome a visit from any discharged mill worker who would be interested in a course of re-training.


TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH CHRIST^S^FASR TOMORROW, SATURDAY at 2-45 p.m.


Opener:—Mrs. E..JOSELIN, (Whalley) Chairman:—Mrs. I. D. Hodgson


ADMISSION — Adults 6d. — Children 3d. — AH the usual Stalls —


Also Christmas Decorations, Pots of Bulbs and Christmas Gifts. Buffet Tea, Father Christmas, Fairy Grotto and 1/- parcels


BLACKBURN MUSIC SOCIETY


KING GEORGE’S HALL, BLACKBURN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th at 7-30 p.m.


RAE WOODLAND (Soprano) NORMA PROCTOR (Contralto) WILFRED BROWN (Tenor) GEORGE ALLEN (Bass) BLACKBURN MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR MANCHESTER MOZART ORCHESTRA (Leader: Fay Campey)


MESSIAH (Handel) Soloists:—


Conductor: Horace Tattersall Organ: William Cliffe A FEW BALCONY SEATS AT 5/-. STALLS 6/-, 5/- 3/6.


Tickets available now by post from the Secretary, Mrs. H. Tattersall, 54 Langham Road, Blackburn, Tel. 53247 (please send stamped addressed


envelope) or from the Blackburn Public Library from Friday, 2nd December a t 1-30 p.m.—5-30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.—5-30 p.m.


. MRS. H. MARSH. — The death, occurred on Tuesday week of a well-known and highly respected - Sabden resi­ dent, Mrs. H: Marsh of 89 Whalley Road. She was 75 years of age and. throughout her life was very closely con­ nected with the Methodist Church and School, being one of its most ardent supporters. The funeral service took


SABDEN WHALLEY


Jeeves, of Ulverston, began a new series of travel talks, or­ ganised by Whalley branch of the Clitheroe Liberal Associa­ tion, on Friday, when his sub­ ject was “The changing face of the Lake District.”


LIBERALS — Mr. S ta n le y


place on Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church prior to cremation a t Burnley. The Rev. W. R. C. Steele, of Padiham, offered prayers at the home and conducted the service in church and a t the crema­ torium.


coffee evening and bring and buy sale was held at the residence of Mrs. H. Britcliffe, 22 Gardeners Row, on Wed­ nesday week. The proceeds, which amounted to £14, were for the children’s stall a t the forthcoming Christmas Tree and Sale at St. Nicholas’


and one married daughter for whom much sympathy is felt. COFFEE. — A successful


Mrs. Marsh leaves a husband , School. NEWTON


Wightman, who introduced the opener, Mrs. W. W. Aspden, of Simonstone. She/was thanked by the Rev. J K. Gardiner and Lynne Wightman presented her with a box of chocolates. The treasure hunt was won


bers of the Congregational Chapel held their annual Christmas Fair in the Village Institute on Saturday. The chairman was Mr. E.


by Mrs. Elliott and other com­ petition winners were Alison Lewis, Sheila Briggs and Susan


Elliott.


were used at the whist drive. Winners were: Indies: 1, Mb , Kipling; 2, Mrs. T. Eastwood; 3, Mrs. D. Wright; consolation, Miss N Nowell. Gents; 1, Mr. R. Fisher; 2. Mr. T. C. Cowking; 3, Mr. J. Kenyon; consolation,


In the evening twelve tables ' , „


Mr. J. Briggs. Proceeds of over £45 were


led by young members of the O l i t h e r o e Congregational Church, under the leadership of Mr. John Robinson. Those taking part were Jean Robin­ son, Lynn Wightman, Tony Davis and Nicholas Hill.


noon the family service was Manor Hall Gospel Hall


Mllthorne Avenue. Clltheroe SUNDAY, DEC. 4th


LORD’S HAY


Gospel Service 6-30 pan. Speaker:


Mr. T. MOUGHTON (Preston)


Monday, December 5th . at 6-45 p.m.


Children’s Happy Hour General Meeting


Wednesday, December 7th At 7-45 p.m.


Prayer and Bible Study


United Christian FeUowship ■will meet


Methodist Church, Low Moor


Tomorrow Saturday 7-30 p.m.


Conducted by Woodplumpton Male Voice Choir


ALL ARE WELCOME CLITHEROE


FOOTBALL CLUB


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CLUB


Sunday, December 4th for 7 days 8 p.m . start Cabaret charge 2 /6 (Sat. 5/-) SCOOP! — The Thousand-Poun ds-PIus Show — SCOOP!


The Famous Man Himself from the Famous T.Y. “Joe Baker Show”


The Act in a Million The One and Only Fantastic BAKER


IN OVERTON & CLIVE STOCK Xmas and New Year Tickets fast


;AN BARRY : GERRY KING EDDIE BROWN


... . .... running out ........... KARL


DEMVER TRIO


for church funds. SERVICE.—On Sunday after­


CHRISTMAS FAIR.—Mem­


fessional photographer, an expert biologist and secretary ait Preston to the Council for the Preservation of Rural England.


Mr. Jeeves is a former pro­ TOSSIDE


Tosside Youth Club met at the Vicarage yesterday week under the leadership of the Rev. R. C. Allan. A play entitled “The Day of


YOUTH CLUB.—Members of SLAIDBURN


Atonement” by Margaret Wood, was read and there was dancing to the music of “Top of the


trict Y.F.C. had a very interest­ ing time on Monday evening in tiie village hall, when slides were shown by Mi'. J. Spensley, of Clitheroe. assisted by Mrs, Spensley.


SLIDES.—Slaidbum and Dis­


colour slides Showing the Lake District at different times of the year.


He illustrated his talk with


attended the lecture, which was held In the Old Grammar School.


More than 60 people


atrocious weather to attend the meeting.


in. the present series. M.U.—-Mr. F. Dain, of Kirk- ham, spoke on “The Fantastic Shamrock Story" at the meet-, ing of Whalley Parish Church Mothers’ Union held in the Church .School on Tuesday. About • 30 members braved


Four talks are being given


caravan' ■ holidays in Ireland and o n ' one occasion had 36 caravans in his parity.


Mr. Dain has organised GISBURN


■the Festival Hall, Gisbum- on Monday. The girls had a demonstra­


Y.F.C.—Members of Gisbum Young Farmers Club met in


tion on hair styling and the care of hair, given by Mrs. Dorothy Ashworth of West Morton.


panied by three models, Mrs. C. Ashwortth, Glenys Ash­ worth and Jean Bancroft.


Mrs. Ashworth was accom­


proposed by Mrs. Kathleen Mason.


A vote of thanks was


trated by slides, on milking machines, given by Miss Middleton of Harrogate. Mr. Michael Horsefall proposed a vote of thanks.


over the business meeting which followed.


BASHALL EAVES


SALE OF WORK—The school Christmas party and Summer outing are financially suppor­ ted at Basihall Eaves C. of E. primary School by the annual sale of work organised by headmistress, Mrs. J. Leeming, and assistant mistress Mrs. J, Saul, assisted by friend.s.


on Saturday, when the opener was Miss M. R, Lord, of Higher Hodder. Miss Lord was introduced


This was held in the school


and thanked by Mrs. Leeming, and presented with a bouquet by Anne Greenhalgh, one of the pupils. There was a wide variety of


Mr. Geoffrey Carr presided The boys had a talk, illus­


ledge quiz were:— 1, Sheila Cal- verley, 2, Hilary Bicknell, 3, Jean Taylor. Members collected £6 2s. lOd.


Pops.” Winners of a general know­


annual pie and peas supper was held at Church House on Wed­ nesday week when Mrs.'E. Met­ calfe (enrolling member) intro­ duced Mr. G. McIntosh of Settle, who showed three films to an appreciative audience before supper. The- first two were - travel


lights of Settle’s first festival week. The Vicar, the Rev. Ri C.


films. The last film featured high­


J. Wilson were In charge of a cake stall. Two beautiful Christ­


Allan, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. McIntosh and MU mem­ bers assisted by Young Wives served the supper. Mrs. H. Newhouse and Mi's.


mas cakes decorated by Mrs. Wilson and other foodstuffs were auctioned by Mi'. W. Askew. Proceeds were for MU funds.


READ


attendance at the monthly meeting of St John’s Mothers’ Union, held in the school on Wednesday week. Mrs. Bennett presided and


M.U.—'There was a good


Mrs. A. Smith of Nelson, gave an interesting talk and showed slides about her recent visit to Canada and America. Miss M. Blundell was the projectionist. Refreshments were served at


for the Earl Haig Poppy Fund and the church collection on Remembrance Sunday amoun­ ted to £5 12s. 6d. Tire Vicar led closing prayers. - M.U.—Tosside Mothers’ Union


land, France and Ireland, and as Mr. Spensley is keenly interested in all aspects of farm­ ing, a number of the slides showed, the different methods and type of land in all three countries.


These were taken in Switzer­


presided and thanks were ex­ pressed by J. Swinbank and D. Waddington.


Tlie chairman, W. Townson, RIMINGTON


£32 were for the Cancer Re­ search Fund.


supplied by Mr. T. Cowking, Rathmell. Mr. E. Metcalfe was M.C. for


Dancing was to the music


dancing and Mr. Johnson organised the games. A Jacobs Join provided an excellent buf­ fet supper. Competition winners were:


Mis. Shuttiewortih, Rimington, Mrs. Hogarth, Wheatley Lane and Mr. Varley, Rimington,


GRINDLETON


record attendance of members at the annual general meeting of the Ohatburn and District branch of the British Legion held a t the ‘Duke of York Hotel”, Grindleton, yesterday week.


L E G I 0 N—There was a


President of the branch, Mr. E. P. Nicholson, presented an inspiring series of colour slides with sound accompaniment taken from the Festival of


Opening -the proceedings, the


the club on Monday evening, the following were prizewinners. Ladies: 1 Mrs. Holdsworth, 2 Mrs. Grainger. Gents: 1 Mrs. Kenyon, 2 Mrs. Browett. A spec­ ial prize was won by Mrs. Hensby and the prizes were pre­ sented by Mrs Birtwistle. JUMBLE.—A jumble sale held


the end of the talk. WHIST.—At a whist drive in


yesterday week, and arranged by the ladies of the Congrega­ tional Chapel, realised more than £ 10.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Farmers’ Club held their meet­ ing at Chatbum Mill recently, and were shown round by Mr. Limbert. A vote of thanks was proposed by Charles Leeming


Y.F.C.—Membersof the Young


Ladies: 1. Mrs. B. Bristol; 2, Mrs. M. Seed; 3, Mrs. G. Thistle- thwaite; consolation, Mrs. J. Rodwell. Gents: 1, Mr. A. Un­ derwood; 2, Mr. G. Thistle- thwaite; 3, Mr. W. Smith; con­ solation, Mr. J. Moon. Dominoes: 1, Miss P. Thomp­


son; 2, Sandra Pye; 3, S. Simpson; consolation, Paul Steiger.


ing of . members and friends enjoyed the W.I. 22nd birthday party. The ■ Edmondsons ar­ ranged games and ancing and following a buffet supper the birthday, cake was cu t. by the president, Mrs. J. Collinson, who thanked everyone for another successful year. •Mrs. J. Hargreaves juni\, pre­


KNOWLE GREEN W.I.—A very happy gather­


.fruit cake competition, making a-difficult task for Mrs. Whalley, the judge, who awarded first


prize to Mrs. J. Hargreaves jnr., and second to Mrs. T. Armer. The trading stall will be held


HURST GREEN


"Bailey, George Stevenson, Hugh Stevenson, John. Pennington, Graham Whittaker, John Whit­ taker; > Andrew ‘Taylor, Allen Taylor, David-Pennington, Ray­ mond Quinn, David Jacques.


'baia Quinn, and Pipa Alway. The Rev.- F. H. Robbs thanked the Sunday School teacher, Mrs." Pennington.


- The lessons were read by Bar-


the children of St. John's Sun­ day School were awarded books. The children were: Girls: Julie Whittaker, Pipa Alway, Diane Seed, Linda Quinn, Elizabeth Pennington, Edith Bailey, Janet Bailey. -Mary Pennington, Bar­ bara Quinn, Barbara Robinson, Linda Fornest, Gillian Whalley. Boys:-Richard Bailey, Andrew-


BOOKS.—On Advent Sunday


at the December- meeting, the proceeds going towards the N.F.W.I. appeal.


the Autumn Council Meeting, gave her report. . Two new members, Mrs. Veevers and Mrs. Yates, were welcomed by the vice-president Mrs. Stephenson. More than 20 cakes were entered for the “Borthwlck’s”


members went by coach to the N.W.E.B. showrooms at Preston. A’tvery useful demonstration on soft icings was given by Mrs. Snowden. Mrs. Lund who had visited


sented the president with a bouquet. /For. the November meeting


goods displayed on the stalls. A considerable number of the hand-made goods offered for sale were made by the children themselves, and great credit is due to them and their teachers. The- amount raised was about £60. EFFORT—The annual whist and domino drive held at the Assembly Rooms on Monday raised about £30 for Mitton Church Funds. The evening in­ cluded a pie and pea supper. Winners at whist were:—


mas Fair was held in Bolton-by- Bowland school on Saturday. The Rector, the Rev. J. Winder, said an opening prayer, then the school children sang a carol and Susan Moss, who recited some poetry, declared the fair open There were seven stalls all


decorated for Christmas and trade was brisk. The proceeds, £158. were for church expenses.


rison, 2 Mr A. Wilkinson, 3 Mr, J. Bleazard! 4 Miss E. Hayhurst. A competition was, won by: Mr. B Ashley, 2 Mr. W. Crossley. The’ funds were for the upkeep of the war memorial.


drive was held at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Bolton-by-Bow- land by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. N. Hodgson. There were 17 tables for whist and 11 for dominoes. Prizes for whist were awarded as follows, Ladies: 1 Mrs. E. Cooper, Mass G. Robinson, 3 Mrs. Moorhouse. Gents: 1 Mr. S. Rushton, 2 Mr. N. Craven, 3 Mr. B. Newhouse. Domino winners: 1 Mr. S. Har­


WHIST—A whist and domino FAIR.—The Church Christ­


Remembrance at the Albert Hall, together with scenes of several National and loom War Memorials.


Organiser, Mr. Nicholson repor­ ted an increase of £5 in this years’ collections but codemned the practice of poaching in the area by other branches. Mr. H. Baron, the treasurer,


In his capacity as Poppy Day


J. W. Wilson, gave a short account of branch activities which in general had been very isatisfaotory. He did however call for more support from the members of social events ar­ ranged by the Committee. The guest speaker was Mr.


DANCE — The residents cf HowgiU arranged a party dance in the Memorial Insti­ tute on Saturday. The proceeds, amounting to


Nalgo’s new president Mr. Brian Braithwaite was' .......{ w o t n l l A / 1


" l I l 3 l a l l “ U . • ' ■ :


BRITISH LOCAL WEDDINGS LEGION HELP


FOR AGED Some 60 ex-Servicemen defied


the bad weather to attend the annual meeting on Tuesday of the Clitheroe branch- of the British Legion.


dent, Mr. Alf Wood; secretary, Mr. R. Mantle; treasurer, Mr. J. Fowler; benevolent secretary, Mr R. Martin. The committee was re-elected


Officers elected were: Presi­


en bloc with the addition of Mi-. L. Garner. The benevolent secretary, Mr,


CM


Martin, said in his report that the branch had issued 33 food vouchers, and 14 coal vouchers.


strong bl and it lol from the!


secretary of the North Western Area also addressed the meet­ ing, and Mr. Pollard the County Secretary was present, present.


done throughout the past year. Mr. Onyon, the organising


He was thanked for the work LANCASTER—COOK Mr. John E. " Lancaster, Briggs and Miss Dorothy Birt- FOURTEENTH YEAR


Mr. Alf Wood, said that he was very proud to have the honour of being president for a 14th year. He said: ‘To me the past


In his report, the president,


Street, Clltheroe, was married with navy blue lace over- at Trinity Methodist Church J_


youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. well. They wore full-length J. Lancaster, of 31, Victoria dresses in pa]e blue Milano


on Saturday. His bride was headbands and carried pin! Miss Rosemary Cook, youngest carnations and mixed freesias. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Best man was Mr. Donald Cook, of 20, Siddows Avenue, Lancaster (groom’s brother)


ays- T-W wore matching


year has been both interesting and successful and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to the officials and committee for their good and loyal service. “I have attended many meet­


committee was a silent service, a confidential service and a good service. “There are many ex-Servicemen who served in tiie First World War,” he stated “who are under 70 years of age. These people are constantly in the thoughts of the benevolent committee.”


ings of the branch and I know tiie good work they are doing.” He added that the benevolent


THREE WAYS


three ways in which one could help these people: . 1. Warm clothing. 2. Coal. 3. Extra nourishment. Mr. Wood proceeded, “We


Mr. Wood.told members of


Clitheroe. The groom is in Srromsmen were Messrs. Keith business as an electrical Whittaker and Gordon Ser- engineer and the. bride is well sea-nt and the usher was Mr. known for her many appear- Feter Clarke. The ceremony ances in local pantomimes was performed by the Rev, and operas.


Ronald Joblmg.


She wore a straight, full- Later the couple left for length dress m white bndal their honeymoon in liL™ satin with a train falling from the bride wearing a naw Wue


ness, the bride was given away dlng party ^isiLd the bridrt by her uncle, Mr. Tom Cook, father in hospital.


Because of her father’s dll- gtarkie Arms^Hote?1 -tv?1


bodice of ribbon lace. Her ^ t and matching accessories, matchmg pillbox headdress Glfts incUlded S


tiie high waist and a loose ctjmplene suit, a browi/suede mo^ ”c£


secured a shoulder - length the bride’s work friends and three-tier veil, and she earned a sheepskin rug from the red roses and.white freesias. groom’s colleagues.


Lynne W h i t t a k e r (bride’s to live at 9 Clitheroe Road, sister), Mrs. Joan Murphy Sabden.—Photo: Pye’s Photo (bride’s cousin), Mrs. Valerie Service.


. In attendance were Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster arc 1


come to [ The]


accepted! of such I forms th] history, the good merits. Afd


ccome o| entangle body—v shire is even if next mo school- isation In


Hcadma drew thd building! .the presJ position.f could wq just car Mr. Hoi scheme il scope to! Valley. Eve


cannot fluence


Out


find that a number of people die during the winter months simply because they are not warm enough and the provid­ ing of these gifts ranks high amongst the tasks the benevo­ lent committee have set them­ selves.” . "Being a member of a British


reported a sucessful year, with a general aOl-round improve­ ment in the financial position. The Branch Chairman, Mr.


would own atti| Gra


Legion Committee means sacri­ fice. When we reflect on the sacrifices that were made dur­ ing the two Wars, our small sacrifices can be seen in their true perspective." Asserting that the British


F. R. Fairclough, East Lancs County President who gave an interesting and entertaining account of some of his Legion work in the area. Mr. Fair­ clough praised the work of the branch officials which he said revealed a high standard of organised efficiency. Thanks to Mr. Fairclough


Legion does not exist merely for taking part in parades with standards and medals, he added ‘There is a great ideal in the Legion — the ideal of looking after the interests of ex- Servicemen and thedr depend­ ents. They also take particular interest in the War-disabled and their rights for better pensions.” He concluded by thanking


all who had served the branch so well during the past year.


R. Wolfenden were elected to the Committee, all other mem­


were expressed by Mr. S. R. Green and Mr. E. Horsfield, Messrs Hindle, Proctor and


bers and officials being re­ elected with the exception of Mr. W- Rushton of Sawley, who wished to retire on health grounds. The branch recorded its sin­


standard bearer with Messrs H. Hudson and J. Frankland as escorts, Thanlcs were expressed to


cere -thanks to Mr. Rushton and wished him a speedy recovery. Mr. Salisbury was appointed


silence was observed as a mark of respect-for Mr. E. Clark of Chatburn, who died recently.


Working Party suggests-


JOINT GOVERNING BODY FOR NEW SCHOOLS SYSTEM


RECOMMENDATIONS made by the Divisional Working Party for the reorganisation of secondary education are to be passed on to the County Council by the Divisional


Executive. The recommendations, if approved by the County


Council! will finally be forwarded to .the Department of


Education., This was announced at the


monthly meeting of the Com­ mittee at; Wfaalley on Tues­


day. Division 5 consists of two


sectors, the Ribble Valley, con­ taining Whalley and Clitheroe in the north and the com­ munities of Ris-hton, Norden, Great Harwood and Padiham in the south.


in principle the Comity sugges­ tion that, for the south of tiie Division, there should be 11-16 schools, Norden and Gawthorpe, with a Sixth Form College and, for the north, a two-tier system of Junior and Senior High Schools, but recommended. for the north a different use of the existing Clitheroe secondary schools. The Working Party suggested


The Working Party accepted i


schools would be facilitated by the constitution of a single joint governing body with the suggested conferment of volun­ tary controlled status.


School; e.g. by extension of the Girls’ Grammar School. The integration of the three


tion in Clitheroe would depend on the provision of necessary accommodation at Ribblesdale. No interim or short - term scheme seemed possible.


The start of the reorganisa­


be more complex than under the original 1965 proposals, and this factor was relevant to the question of a common starting date for the two halves of tiie Division. I t was therefore recom­


The staffing problems would


that under the latest proposals, with Ribblesdale S c h o o l becoming a Senior High School (14-18), the two Grammar School buildings could best be used initially for two separate single sex Junior High Schools


long term, there should be a single " mixed Junior High


(11-14). . I t is left open .whether, an the


mended that there should be a common starting date for both halves of the Division. The Divisional Executive has


received several letters con­ cerning the reorganisation of secondary education from many sources, Including one from the staff of tiie Girls Grammar School. I t was-stated th a t the views expressed were widely divided.


the girls of Riversmead School for their voluntary help with Poppy Day, Mr. H. Pearson as auditor and Mr. Wilson of the “Duke of York”. . At the close of the meeting,


Football Club appeal


Gordon Taylor, Stephen Tay­ lor, Michael Hail and Derek Knight raised £2 7s. with a jumble sale on Saturday. The proceeds are going towards Clitheroe Football Club’s £3,000 Appeal. Donations received to


Four young supporters are:


Jumble Sale ............... 2 Clitheroe Social Club 2 T. Pickup, Esq............. 5 M. Hartley and Son . . 1


£


date s.


7 2


0 1


£10 10 0 GRANT RECOMMENDED


grant of £100 be given to Clitheroe Congregational Youth Club towards the cost of main­ tenance and certain capital ex­ penditure for the year 1966-67 is to be sent to the Lancashire Education Committee by the Further Education Sub-Com­ mittee of the Lancashire Edu­ cation Committee Divisional Executive No. 5.


A recommendation that a


monthly meeting of the com­ mittee at Whalley on Tuesday.


This was announced at the


exclusivl prehensi| 11-plus talents il that altf should and if it is bee!


, cntrencif whether! will suf Ped


Barrow C o n g r e g a t i o n a l white ribbon lace on the Church on Saturday, of Mr. bodice and a matching head- Malcolm Lambert, only son of dress. She carried white car- the late Mr. and Mrs. H. nations and mixed freesias. Lambert, of 4, Trafford Gar- Mr. Tony Crowdy was best dens, Barrow, and Miss Carole man, Mr. Ian Washbrook was Bretheriton, third daughter of groomsman and Messrs. M. Mr. and the late Mrs. A. Dowden and David Cooper Bretherton, . of 37, Edisford ushers. The Rev. Mrs. K. Road, Clitheroe..


The wedding took. place at gown of pink slub linen with LAMBEKT—BKETHEKTON


■ r , V lllhll


the bride wore a full-length, After a reception at the fitted dress of white guipure Edisford Bridge Inn, the lace, with a train of French couple left for their honey- Bhimmer satin falling from moon, the bride wearing a the waist. A matching pillbox kingfisher-blue su i t with headdress ' of white guipure brown accessories, lace secured her shoulder- Wedding presents from the length veil, and she carried a bride’s colleagues at Trutex bouquet of pink carnations Ltd., West Bradford, included and white freesias.


. Given away .by her father, mony.


Hendzel (bride’s cousin) wore live at 4, Trafford Gardens, a full-length, empire-line Barrow.—Photo: H. Bailey.


£24,00d PROBLEM


AN application for planning permission, made by Coun. J. Trueman, of the Spread Eagle


Health Committee considered a £24,000 sewerage scheme for


Hotel, Sawley, a t tiie monthly meeting of Bowland Rural Council on Monday, to convert farm buildings into motel units, sparked off a dispute over the public health problem in the village.


R. R. Overend, said th a t a dyke, which had. been the subject of many complaints, had , been stagnant ever since the dam in the River Ribble was destroyed. The Medical Officer of Health


The Public Health Officer. Mr.


for the Bowland district, Dr. M. Hunter, said that tinkering with the stagnant dyke was not the way to deal with the public health problem in the village.


it on the question of expense. Coun. J. Spensley said that a


Earlier this year the Public the village, but decided against


sewerage scheme ought to be carried out in the village, and it was decided to consider the £24,000 scheme at the next


meeting.Coun. Trueman's application was deferred until the next meeting.


. Tiie Clerk, Mr. L P. Telford, said that the council knew all the parties who were alleged to be involved in polluting the dyke, and letters tod been sent •to them. Many -had written kick asking what they could do to


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