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Crowds flocked to


As "e all know April can


offer all sorts of weather within a few days, and we are often presented with a variety of conditions varying from winter to the best days of summer.


But in spite of adverse


spells as we watch the tide of life .sometimes surging for­ ward and at other times tem­ porarily receding each day, it brings’ hopeful tiding of advancement.


and that is surely the term, all life would cease. Such is eter­ nal. I was reminded of this at the


forward giving to everyone that remarkable thing we call hope. Were it not for this blessing,


The overall movement is ever


way when I was listening to a speech being given on the remote coast of Co. Kerry.


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beginning of the month by two events, which caused me to con­ template on such things and also to realise the tremendous force in what is really an un­ seen motive power. I t all. began in a rather vague


with the Easter rising of 1916, where at tills point Sir Roger Casement, 'after sailing in a German U boat with arms for the insurgents landed on the desolate coast near Tralee.


The ceremony was concerned FAILURE


of this man and others, which at that time seemed so futile, the achievement of their ideals would not have been possible. At this juncture I must has­


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who have followed the erratic turns of Irish history, I was following the proceedings via the radio. Reception was remarkably


later, a monument is to be erec­ ted at the place of landing. Had it not been for the hopes


unsuccessful, and from aspira­ tions of hope tile Ideals of tills man ended in failure. And now. exactly fifty years


Tlie landing was, in a way


ten to add that I was not pre­ sent at the function. On the contrary, like others


praise for those who died in the hope of achieving freedom, and as the voice of one spoke of the deeds of long ago, there came another voice equally clear and also full of meaning. It was impossible to ignore or


good, and it was not difficult to picture this eventful open- air ceremony with its speeches in gaelic and English. I listened to the words of


this was an even more vital message in the notes of that uninvited guests than all the speeches ever composed and delivered by man. Little I consider did those men


ranting and talk of man was a proclamation of hope and glad­ ness. Here was a song which had been heard in that remote place throughout the seasons in rain and sunshine and in war and peace. A song of hope indeed! To me


Here indeed in spite of. all the


always been appreciated in spite of the changes, and there are still very many people in the town and further afield who can recall the days when Mr. Tucker maintained a large fleet of pleasure boats at Brunger­ ley. They were well-patronised and


many aspects of our life were more leisurely. Before, as one writer has said,


and women taking part in. that meeting on the coast of West Ireland, know of the impact that intruder had on its unknown audience in far away Clitheroe.


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the path, was to see if those harbingers of summer—the sand martins—had arrived. Each year I make a point of


interest. Our intention, in following


others to remind us of the up­ ward trend. A short and very pleasant walk by the river at Brungerley holds much of


throughout our countryside, more expressions of hope than at any other season. And a week later there are


freedom of Ireland—the lark had for centuries found freedom and made it known to all and sundry, with its joyful song, untroubled by all tlie economic strife and intrigue in the world at its feet. And so we 'find in April,


They were concerned with the


particularly so at holiday time, when thousands of people from neighbouring towns considered it a treat to spend the day boating on the Ribble at Brun­ gerley. As proof of this. Mrs. Walsh


bank from Pighill to tile Bridge are simply crowded with people.


hats, ankle-length skirts when the motor car was a rarity


and our appetites and search for pleasure far less demand­ ing than they are today. They were the days when so


of Bawdlands sends me a pic­ ture postcard depicting "Brun­ gerley Bridge on Good Friday." Tlie two fields on the south


These were the days of huge


many woods were filled, before the beautiful lanes had given way to the concrete motorways, and before so many picturesque laneside corners had been cut to give less obstruction to those who hurtle along in order to save time, which as far as I can see they do not know how to spend, when they get there. Which, I suppose, brings us


back to my opening paragraphs on the future. We must, like the


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QONCERN over the inconvenience caused an elderly crippled old lady living at Mill Cottage, Slaidburn,


visiting this place, and during the first half of the month have always the pleasure and satis­ faction of renewing t h e i r


acquaintance. They are first of the family,


startling claim, but I do believe it safe to say “ to. the day.” I t is I believe only the human


time of arrival. Each year, un­ failing, they come to us from East and South Africa to arrive at Brungerley almost to the day. This may appear to . be a


which includes the house martin and swallow, to arrive in our valley, and for many decades have nested in the bank by the water. But most remarkable is their


standards. Is quite an achieve­ ment. You may not entirely agree,


failure to spot them which makes it somewhat doubtful as to the exact time of arrival. All this, judged by human


but just consider the sense of direction, power, and homing ability of a creature a mere ounce or so in weight. As I have said-rwe know they


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because of the lack of toilet facilities, was again expressed at the monthly meeting of Bowland Rural Council held at Clitheroe on Monday afternoon. At the last meeting, the Clerk (Mr. L. D. Telford)


reported that agreement had not yet been reached on the amount of compensation to be paid for the laying of the Council’s sewerage through the Slaidbum Estate Private lands.


Councillor Mrs. S. J. Dow,


chairman of the Public Health Committee said that last week she went to the cottage to see the position for herself. She was convinced that the .relatives of the lady who had previously com­ plained to the council had a


keep to a strict timetable, and after travelling from Africa fin­ ally settle at one particular spot a few hundred yards from Brungerley Bridge. This feat alone is fantastic


when we hear of aircraft from many of our airports being


d e la y e d for several hours because of poor visibility and this, mark you is at the precise time when these fragile, insig­ nificant creatures were facing similar conditions to come to Ribblesdale. Each time I visit this well-


known beauty spot on our very doorstep I am reminded of the constant changes which are forever taking place in our countryside. As we move along the path


tions which had been proceed­ ing with Col. L. C. King-Wilkin- son, the owner of the cottage, the Clerk said that even when the actual cost of extending the sewer was made known to the Council, it would still be neces­ sary for the local authority to reach a decision regarding cost. Difficulty was being experi­


think we should give this case every possible consideration." After describing the nego-


enced in the negotiations which were taking place between the District Valuer and Col. King- Wilkinson’s agent on the matter of compensation. Councillor Mrs. Dow: “We


genuine grievance. Councillor R. Williamson (chairman of the Council): “I


skylark, and martin, have hope. "NATURALIST”


the horse had entirely capitu­ lated to tile motor-car. Those were the days before


WATER ' TESTS


■yiLLAGE water supplies in the Rowland area arc in a satisfactory condition.


This was disclosed at the monthly meeting of Bow-


land Rural Council, on Monday, in a report by the Public Health Inspector and Building Surveyor, Mr. R. R. Ovcrcnd.


Satisfactory samples of water were taken, it was stated in the report, from Tossidc, Slaidburn, Newton, Dun- sop Bridge, Rimington, Gisburn, Sawley, Wadding- ton and Bashall Eaves.


The report added that so far as rodent control was con­ cerned inspections revealed an infestation of rats at Scott Laithe tip, Bolton- by-Bowland. There were also rats about in the farm buildings. The whole area had now been successfully cleared.


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the very popular Castle Fete, thousands of people poured into the town for the torchlight procession.


Road, Clitheroe area about con­ ditions at Wlialley Road allot­ ment sites, Clitheroe Town Council decided at their monthly meeting on Tuesday to request the Public- Health Inspector, Mr. Walter Grange to deal with the matter.


TjiOLLOWING complaints from residents in the Whalley


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and National Insurance Office at Clitheroe explained to the Advertiser and Times that these certificates for the tax year 1965-66 will play a most important part at the start of the new scheme.


Mr. Baxendale, added "If a' claimant for sickness or unem­ ployment benefit cannot produce


appear to be meeting with tre­ mendous difficulties in getting this problem solved and the matter has been going on for a long time now.” Several members took the


from the Coe to the bridge and thence, via the Park to Danger­ ous Corner, it is difficult to visualise the scene as known to our forebears.


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from Pighill to Dangerous Cor­ ner was a beauLiful plantation of firs which, sad to say, was completely cleared by the wood­ man’s axe in 1866—a hundred years ago. Its attractions however, have


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her cooker. Who’d have it any other way ? Have yott seen what electricity is doing for busy housewives these days?


value. Councillor Williamson: “ I


his certificate when asked to do so we shall have to make en­ quiries from employers. This may delay the payment of any earntngs-related benefit that may be due. Production of the certificate will prevent this de­ lay."


view that if the desired facili­ ties were provided, the prop­ erty would be much improved in


think we are under a moral obligation to do something.” In answer to questions the


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able to employed people over 18 and under minimum pension age who are entitled to fiat- rate sickness or unemployment benefit after


Clerk said it would be about six months since the Council met Col. King-Wilkinson. I t was decided that the Coun­


cil’s consultant engineers be asked to give an actual estimate of extending the sewer to Mill Cottage and then to ask the owner to see a sub-committee as quickly as possible, with a view to reaching agreement on the proportion of costs.


AT THE CINEMA next week=


GEAN CONNERY stars in his latest James Bond film


° “Thunderball” next week at the Palladium Cinema. Also starring are Claudine Auger, Luciana Paluzzi, Molly


Peters and Martino Beswick. Secret agent James Bond


thrills audiences with his miraculous esc a pe s from threatening dangers, using


agents by using such things as rocket devices which he straps


modern equipment. He escapes from enemy


onto his back. He also narrowly misses being


savaged by a shark. The usual- bevy of beautiful


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girl’s play a big part in the film and Bond is chased by one who has a rocket firing motor­


cycle. Bond’s 150 mile per hour


Aston Martin car adds more excitement to the film, the car was used in the previous film "Goldflnger". Film critics from all over, the


country say that this is' me biggest and best Bond film ever.


“TPHE Spy With My Face”, 1 is the main film at the


Civic Hall on Monday to Wednesday this week. The tilim is one of the popular “Man from UNCLE” scries.


gives one of their men plastic surgery to make him the ’double’ of Napoleon Solo, the top U.N.C.L.E. agent.


Thrush, an evil organisation,


bv Thrush and the fake is ad­ mitted into Uncle headquarters in his place.


The real Napoleon is captured


from his captors, saves the day and kills the fake.


entitled "Signpost to Murder". On Thursday to Saturday.


A supporting film is a thriller,


Gina Lollobriglda, Sean Con­ nery and Ralph Richardson star in the "Woman of Straw". I t is the story of a rich and


ruthless business tycoon who dies mysteriously.


married, the captain of a yacht and his negro servants become murder suspects. In a thrilling climax the


His former nurse, whom he


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