2 Clitheroc Advertiser and Times, Friday, January 14,1966 C O U N T R Y D I A R Y


A LTHOUGH there are some six or eight weeks in which winter can still reveal its strength ,vc are as they say in the country looking forward. In spite of what may or may not


come, there is no halting the upward trend at this time of the year. For. as January progresses, and as each day dawns or draws to a close we arc bound


to note the lengthening span of daylight. Then also, on the odd bright day, we note, high above,


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there is the unmistakable sign of better days in the deeper blue of the sky. Not very large or impressive but quite noticeable after the duller days of the last few weeks. __ It is all evidence of change


and indeed a change for the better. To look for these and many others is not to indulge


in escapism. It is in fact a means of


ing the senses and developing one’s power of observation which can only lead to a greater appre­ ciation of our countryside and the things that are really worth


achieving that higher sense of inspiration which brings so much gladness to the heart of thc observant naturalist. It, is also a means of quicken­


while and lasting. You may quite easily believ


that all this talk of awakening is a figment of the imagination and maybe if you appreciate what we refer to as the more modem things in life then you


are not aware of other music which is quite as distinctive and •to my way of thinking, far more musical, if that be the case. I find it difficult to make my point. Of course I am bound to admit


will not be imprisoned........ Perhaps in consequence, you


tile music, art and literature of today fails to inspire my medi­ aeval mind which quite honestly prefers the music of the masters, the paintings of Constable etc, to all the so-called modem stuff of today. Thank goodness I am not tired by all this modern stuff but am still primitive enough to feel and see excitement in the simple everyday things around us. To me, for instance, this creation which is responsible for the smallest organism and man himself is far more exciting and absorbing than all the artificial things created by man. Oh, that our education were so arranged to stimulate a greater interest in the ground on which we walk, the air we breathe and the crea­ tures which share this planet with us. I t is all an exciting task—vital to everyone because the rule of life is concerned with everything we do, an tinder­ standing of it all is, when all is said and done, more vital than all the so-called pleasures, diver­ sions and pastimes of our pres­ ent day civilisation. So if you are interested in the


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Naturalist—Air. H. E, Cook.


music of spring then perhaps you will have heard the thrushes as they begin their prelude to spring. From the first week in January they made their pres­ ence known just before dawn and one particular bird at Low- field whenever the morning promises to be brighter and warmer gives out to one and all a sample of his repertory. Even against the-dull morning sky as he sings in the upper branches of the elm his song is one of hope For like so many creatures the song thrush soon senses the upward trend. The notes are cheerful, light hearted and carry a distinct tone of inspiration. A joy indeed to a‘.l who can pause to listen.


the robin also makes his presence known. In contrast to the thrush he has regularly been bursting into song each day for several weeks. He, indeed is a true pioneer. We may compare him to the snowdrop, eager to pro­ claim the very first sign of the lengthening days. But he is not a seasonable creature for he sings at all times of the year. He sings in the autumn when most others are silent. Then when the days of winter have almost brought starvation to hls kind he can always be relied upon to render a few notes from hls repertory.


Everywhere, in town and out,


difference in his song during the various seasons? In autumn the quality is quite changed from that to be heard in early spring


But have you ever noted the


considered the autumn song, thin and acid in tones, and thought the spring song more vigorous. I see no reason to dis­ agree but have always consid­ ered the autumn song of a mel­ ancholy nature and far less vigorous, but in no way of an “acid” nature.


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to note the signs of change and those who may have doubt let them take a look in the woods and hedgerows. Gently move aside the decaving leaves by tb hawthorn and you will see the advancing shoots of the dog mercury and the sharp spear- like shoots °f the cuckoo-pint or, as some say—Lords and Ladies. In the niore sheltered places these shoots are two inches high and are pleasant vem'nders of brighter days ahead. These and others are almost impervious to all but the severest spells of frost and speak in eloquent lang­ uage to all'who are interested.


Again, for those who are eager PLANT LIFE


the advancing butter-beer and perhaps know of the more elusive winter-heliotrooe. All have one thing in common. Compared with other years our plant life is not so well advanced. Why, I cannot say. for the heavy and very prolonged periods of rain we exDerienced in November and December should I think, have had a stimulating effect on the early growth


You will, of course, have noted


flower at Christmas, This time the colony, not far from Bolton-by-Bowland, did not


In other years I hove known the winter heliotrope tb be in


produce jts first bloom until the first day of January.


on, always providing the obser­ ver with something of interest and delight. "Who I wonder will be first to discover the coltsfoot anemone, nut'blossom, and that inspiration and delight o f ' so many—tile snowdrop? Then in a few short weeks the mistle’ thrush will be nesting and by February the dipper will be fully occupied with domestic duties.


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of ‘The Pensioner’s Voice" and seven years later was appointed general secretary.


For his services to the move­ ment Mr. Melling was awarded


MBE in the New Year’s Honours ‘ list.


tions he received was a message from the Clitheroc branch.


movement was in sympathy with the Labour Party, Mr. Melling stated; “I am attached to no party niether is the president, Rev. T. E. Nuttall, of Kendal. Members of the federation are drawn from all political parties but party politics are never dis­ cussed at meetings.”


Asked about rumours that the Among the many congratula­


and drainage ©f farm Sand


countryside; housing estates spring up around many of our farms, and gaps in the road frontage are being filled up. As part of this development, many hedges disappear and, what is still more important, many ditches vital to the remaining agricultural land are being


CONSIDERABLE development ' is taking place in the


ensure that their land is not damaged by loss of its proper drainage facilities and that their rights are fully safeguarded from the very beginning. If your holding adjoins land being developed, the following advice


Farmers and sroweis should to . __i lawyer as well as your surveyor


to accept the accustomed flow from the ditch network up­ stream, but arrangements may have to be made to accommo­ date any substantial increase in the rate and volume of the flow caused by discharges from new roads, paved and roof areas. These extra discharges can be very heavy and may cause flood­ ing unless the ditch size is adjusted. You should see your


the possibilities of


compensation as a result of Local .Authority or private development.


will be helpful:— 1. if your ditches or outlets


are upstream of the develop­ ment. Ensure that the open and


piped channels on the developed land will provide uninterrupted discharge to your ditches and at the accustomed level, or, at least, at a level that will be sufficient to keep all existing underdrains clear. The only time to act Is while


the developer is still the owner of the building estate: soon the open or piped channels will be sold off to a number of separate owners, ahd, while this does not effect your right to uninter­ rupted flow at the accustomed


level, it makes enforcement very much more complicated and


! on the job at an early date. 2. If you are downstream of


expensive. What should be done? If you are a tenant: you should warn your landlord of the danger in writing: if you are the owner-: get a good surveyor


I the development. I You are under an obligation


Funds up nearly 2% million


TOTAL funds amounting to £45,831,294 2s. 10d., an increase of £2,447,208 13s. 2d. for the year, were reported at the


annual meeting of Blackburn Trustee Savings Bank, held on Monday, when Col L. C. King-Wilkinson, of Slaidbum, pre­


add tion to t h i s increase National Savings Certificates and Savings Stamps to the value of £197,340 and Premium Savings Bonds amounting to £39,520 had been sold over the Bank’s counters. The total number of transactions recorded during the year at thc Head Office and Branches w a s 1,408,878 :■ an Increase of 56,336. During the year 26,122 new acounts had been opened and the number of Depositors and Investors on the books of the Bank was 239,459 an increase of 9,361. Notwitnstanding the high level


sided. The chairman added that in


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thrift agencies continued to use the facilities provded by the Bank in increasing measure, and


the Board was indebted to many teachers and voluntary workers


again made an excellent contri­ bution to the’ year’s progress. The total increase for the year


for their continued support. The Branches of the Bank had


at the Branch Offices was £2,168.524 17s. lid.- bringing the aggregate balances d u e to Depositors to £31,063,151 10s. 7d-


well maintained during the past year in rhe Special Investment Department where interest at the rate of 5 per cent had con­ tinued to be paid to Investors. In spite of adverse cond tions the increase for the year was no less than £2,160,834 11s. lid. and although less than that recorded


of general interest rates the Ordinary Department had main­ tained satisfactory p r o g r e s s during the year. The increase amounted to £301,794 6s. lOd. bringing the total balance due to Depositors to £15,483,715 13s. 5d. Tlie flow of deposits had been


once again been affected by the general financial situation. The adverse balance of trade and weakness of the pound sterling had necessitated stringent action by the Government to reduce purchasing power. Accordingly "credit squeeze’’ conditions with 7 per cent Bank Rate had been experienced once again and this rate had been effective from November, 1964, to June, 1965. As anticipated, the impact of


The year under review had


frontage, or part of a field, is being sold off for building, care should be taken to ensure that the remaining land has access to an outfall and that the underdraining system serving the whole field is separated or adjusted to make both parts independent. This may seem an unnecessary expense at the time but it is obviously difficult to persuade the household con­ cerned to take up and relay five or six lines of drains when he has built his nouse on top of them. In most cases, however, the drains are severed or des­ troyed when the foundations for the new building are put down


field, Where the land on the road


■ 3. Development of part of a


ditches is normally the respon­ sibility of the owner or occupier of the adjoining land and not the highway authority. If, there­ fore, roadside development is taking place downstream of your holding, you should take steps to remind the builder, or new owner, of his duty to ensure that the ditch gives. uninter­ rupted discharge to the land it serves, and that any new access crossing or culvert does not obstruct the free flow. There are statutory arrangements for enforcing ditching obligations under the Land Drainage Act. 1961, and farmers and growers should not hesitate to avail themselves of these facilities if agreement cannot be reached;


4. Roadside .Ditohcs Tile maintenance of these


causes serious pollution of your ditches, you should seek the advice of the River Board for


Drainage and Water Supply Department will be willing to discuss any such case where agricultural and horticultural land is being affected with the farmer or his surveyor, but it is up to the owners and occupters thems-lves to maintain and en­ force their rights.


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for 1964 it was considered to be highly satisfactory. The total balance due to Investors in this Department was £24,200,334 0s. 7d. The balance due to Investors


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a high Bank Rate had not been without its repercussions on the terms offered by those seeking funds from the public and there had been increased competition for savings. Nevertheless, in reporting an increase in funds of £2,447.208 and tile continued growth of accounts and trans­ actions there was ample evidence that the Bank still maintained its important function as a lead­ ing agency for thrift promotion in the area it served. I t was gratifying to note that


the state of trade and industry in N o r th East Lancashire remained good and that employ­ ment continued at a high level.


expect a mass exodus from Brit­ ain and more people than before to travel abroad. Package holidays, whose main


attraction is an inclusive price covering travel and accommoda­ tion, are prolong particularly


popular. Main car ferry operators are


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THIS. WAS NEWS


75 YEARS AGO JANUARY 10, 1891


centre for agricultural instruc­ tion,


* * *


men unemployed because of the severe frost the Mayor opened a relief fund.* * *


IN response to an appeal from a deputation of outdoor working


" a t the Ribblesdale Arms, Gisburn, The court was author­ ised and appointed for thc con­ venience of the police etc., in Gisburn and the more immediate district. V * *


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the year is not. unusual but the oustanding feature has been-the necessity to return hundreds of applications for vehicle licences because they had been submitted with thc old rate.,of duty.., .


vehicles cannot be licensed until the new rate of tax has been sent to the Licensing’Authority.


ber of motorists who seem to have forgotten that the rates for almost all vehicles were ’ in­ creased in the Budget in April, 1965. It is particularly important to .draw attention to the fact


I t is surprising-the large num­


• year, ’or £8 8s.- 0d.' for-four months.


that the correct rate for a pri­ vate car is £17 10s. Od. for a


I t should be’ realised;/that’


and Slaidburn, which had been seriously impeded by snow and frost bound roads, was described as an adventure “worse down­ hill, than up.” Several accidents were chronicled.


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ation of the ancient borough of Cheshire entertained some 200 of the’: children' of thc borough “divided from Clitharoo by the river Mearley.” Dinner, which comprised sea­


THE Mtfyor (Colonel Blood) and members <-f die Corpor­


sonable fare, was followed by an entertainment, during which there was a presentation of fruit, nuts, sweets and a Christmas card,, to :eacb child. The enter- tianment was presided over by Coun. James Robinson, and in­ cluded: selections by the borough bond: songs by Mrs. Fred Rob­ erts, Miss Lily Holden, and Mas. ter H. Langford. . Mr." A." Bridge recited "Fatty cakes” and • a troop of nigger


Technical Education Act (1889), and decided to take immediate measures to provide technical instruction within the borough, and also to make Clitheroe a


/■'1LITHEROE Town Council unanimously adopted the


| minstrels afforded much pleasure Mr. Matthew Beck kept the fun going with a ventriloquial show


! Mr-. Robert Jackson sang a topi- i cal song in praise of “Cheshire”; Mr. D. Wrigley sang the comic song ‘Ask a policeman”; Mr. James Downham and Mr. James Wrigley played concertina and clarinet solos; and Mr. T. Birt- well and Mr. Jos Douglas a cor­ net and euphonium duet. Mr. E. Gudgeon was the pianist. I t was stated afterwards that donations to the fund had been so generous that a balance remained. This was to be set aside for “another do next year.”


50 YEARS AGO JANUARY 14, 1916


Regt. appointed to commissions in the East Lancashires were Lieutenants W. R. Snatlham and Jack Faulkner.


TWO local members of the fifth Loyal North Lancs


25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 10, 1941


• " and' social took place in St. Helen’s School, Waddington. A large company took lively inter­ est in various competitions, or­ ganised by Messrs L. Harrison and G. Rodwell, who had the assistance of Mr. H. Dyson at the piano. Dancing took place and spot prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mis. J. Dugdalc. Miss Jones, the Vcars daughter, gave reci­ tations and songs were rendered by Mr. G. Robinson.


A N enjoyable parochial supper


entertainment, however’, -was a farcical comedy presented by the St. Helen's Player’s. Those taking part were tho Misses M. Hinch- c'.iffe, and J. Bolton, Mrs. Eam- shaw, and Messrs R. Hanson, A. Holden and T. S. Silverwood. Supper was served by the ladies Committee and thanks expressed by the Vicar, Rev. W. G. Jones.


The feature of the evening’s


first N. E. Lancashire Volunteers were present at a review at Ewood, Blackburn, on the 9th by


■jVTEMBERS of the local Civil- ian Guard, embodied in the


Sir James de Houghton. w * •


“T> USSIA aud the Russians" "


• Assembly i Hall by Mr. Aylmer Maude,


of the series of public lectures given in tho Grammar School


was the title of tho fourth ¥ til « -


Lancs County Education against the proposed enlargement of Chatbum Day School, one of the several objections being that it was a two storey building erec­


payers made a protest to the


ted 65 years ago • • *


‘ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clegg, George Street, was killed on the Western front by an enemy mine.


DTE Hubert Clegg, elder son of TWENTY one Chatburn rate­


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feating Old Blackbumians by 12 goals to nil. They were only one point behind the leaders, Rovers


R. Green entertained tiro troops for a. supper and‘social at the CE. School. A group of about 200 sat down to supper which consisted of turkey, roast pork, fruit tart and coffee.


THE staff at Whalicy YMCA under tire leadership of Mrs.


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