6 Clitheroe Advertiser will Times, Friday, May 3, 1968 Trinity Methodist Church


Clithcroe Castle Fete Saturday, June 15th, 1968 FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL


COMPETITIONS SENIOR COMPETITION


JUNIOR (Aged 8—11 at date of entry) YOUTH (Aged 12—15 at date of entry)


Closing date for Entries S-6 p.m., Friday, May 10th


Form with entrance fee to The Borough Treasurer’s Office, Church Street, Clitheroe.


Entry forms can be obtained from the following:


Court. G. BRAITHWAITE, l i Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe Mr. H. DUCKWORTH, 34 Henthom Road, Clitheroe. Mr. W. CAV1LL, 6 Talbot Close, Clitheroe. Mr R. WINCKLEY, 16 Whitewell Drive. Clitheroe. Mr. P. BRIDGE, 39 Kirkmoor Road. Clitheroe. The Borough Treasurer’s Office, Church St., Clitheroe.


CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH MOTHERS’ UNION AFTERNOON TEA in the SUNDAY SCHOOL TOMORROW, SATURDAY, 4th MAY at 3 p.m.


STALLS: Home Produce — Cake — White Elephant Trinket — Gardening


HOME-MADE MARMALADE and JAM


ADMISSION 1/6 (including tea) —:: Everyone Welcome ::—


BOROUGH OF CLITHEROE


CASTLE FETE 15th JUNE, 1968


FETE QUEEN COMPETITION


ENTRANTS WANTED FOR THE ABOVE COMPETITION.


All girls over the age of 16 years and reside within a 10 mile radius of Clitheroe are eligible. Judging to take place in private on


WEDNESDAY, 5th JUNE, 1968, 7-30 p.m. PRIZES —


First £ 1 0 Second £ 5 Third £3


Entry forms may be obtained from Civic Hall, or Mrs. M. Scott, 9 Darkwood Avenue, Chatburn.


CLOSING DATE—Saturday, 1st June, 1968


If you wish to enter, this form can be completed and returned to the address below.


Name Address Age., Mrs. M. Scott, 9 Darkwood Avenue, Chatbum. B. & R. (ENTERTAINMENTS LTD. AUDITIONS


Local Artistes are invited to submit application for Auditions to be held every


MONDAY NIGHT, Commencing MAY 20th at the


Ace o f Spades Club, Whalley


Details to A. F. WHITLOCK, 2a Water Street, Accrington, or Phone Accrington 36404.


N EWT O N I N S T I T U T E SATURDAY NIGHT IS — (The Fylde's Sensational Beat Group)


TEENAGE NIGHT Music by PANDORA’S BOX


Tomorrow, MAY 4th — 8-30 p.m. to 11-45 p.m. ADMISSION 4/-


Free bus will leave Clitheroe Station via Waddlngton at 8-30 p.m., returning after the dance.


2-


Young People’s Day


SUNDAY, MAY 5th


10-30 a.m. and 6-00 p.m. Rev. R. Jobling


2-00 p.m. LADIES’ CLASS Speaker:


Miss Sheila Wright


All Sportsmen and particularly •those who have played in this year’s Aitken Shield Competition are invited to the evening service.


S.S. ANNIVERSARY MAY 26th


Waddington Methodist Church


SUNDAY SCHOOL


Anniversary* 5th MAY, 1968 SERVICES


LOW MOOR METHODIST CHURCH THE


SUNDAY SCHOOL


SERMONS will be held on


SUNDAY, MAY 5th 10-15 a.m.


Preacher: REV. E. S. JOSELIN


Chairman: MR. GILBERT BARNES. 2-15 p.m. and 6-15 p.m.


Preacher: MR. R. SPENCER (Frecklcton) — We extend a hearty invitation to all —


IM


Assisted in the evening by a group from Accrington


Rev. G. B. DIBBEN (Accrington)


10-45 a.m. : 6-15 p.m. conducted by


1- 30 Procession to the Ceno­ taph.


called “THE SOURCE”


2-30 Service in Chapel—Items by the children and the


and present scholars.


group. Chairman: Mrs. Jobling (Clitheroe).


The United


Christian Fellowship will meet


Tomorrow SATURDAY 7-30 p.m. at


Holden Independent Chapel Speaker:


Rev. W. DAVIES (of Blackpool)


Special bus will leave St. James’ School. Greenacre


— All are welcome —


Street at_6-45 p.m. PENDLETON


WOMEN'S INSTITUTE


TEA & CAKE EFFORT


Afternoon & Evening


TUESDAY, MAY 7th at


MRS. A. BANKS,


15 HAWTHORN PLACE, CLITHEROE.


BRING & BUY STALL ADMISSION - 1/6


Times: 2—4 p.m. and 7—9 p.m.


CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL


WADDINGTON Jumble Sale


and POUND STALL will be held in the


WESLEYAN SCHOOL


on FRIDAY, MAY 3rd At 7-30 p.m.


Admission—3d.


CHRIST CHURCH SCOUTS AND CUBS — CHATBURN


Whist and Domino Drive


TONIGHT IN THE SCHOOL At 7-45 p.m.


ADMISSION - 4/- Refreshments included.


ACE OF SPADES CLUB, WHALLEY TONIGHT and SATURDAY


DICKIE AND DOTTIE and DEBBIE NEIL


Commencing SUNDAY, MAY 5th and ALL WEEK THE FANTASTIC AND


11 ERIC DELANY HIS (Closed Monday) SHOWBAND


Compere: MIKE SHAUN --------- o---------


COLOUR T.V. IN THE COCKTAIL BAR Visit our Luxurious Casino Licenced till 2 a.m.


Membership for the rest of the Year — 10/6 GENTLEMEN — 5/6 LADIES Tel. Whalley 2519


NELSON STADIUM, CARR ROAD, NELSON, LANCS.


^ S T A R L IG H T H I SUNDAY, MAY 5 and WEEK NIGHTLY from 7-35 p.m. FREDDIE STARR


a n d TH E D E LM O N T S L E O N A R D . W E IR ALL STEEL B A N D


THREE SENSATIONAL BILL-TOPPERS IN ONE SUPER SHOW! STOCK CAR


RACING FOR


GOLDEN GUINEAS TROPHY


BRITAIN’S TOP HELL DRIVERS IN ACTION Saturday,. May 4 at 7-30 p.m.


Admission: ADULTS 6 / 6 - Children 3 /6 . i Free Car Park WESTHOLME SCHOOL, BLACKBURN


Recognised Independent Grammar School for Girls. Established in 1923.


AN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION


for girls to qualify for admission to the Upper School in September, 1968 will be held on: FRIDAY, MAY 31st


The Governors will award a FREE PLACE SCHOLARSHIP on the results of this Entrance Examination.


and will offer courses to G.C.E. Advanced Level. Details of the Development Plans are contained in the Prospectus.


In September the Upper School will move to a fine new site at Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road. During tile next live years the School will expand to double its present size


The general reorganisation of the Schools will make a few PLACES AVAILABLE IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER SCHOOLS


Application forms and Prospectus from the Principal. TeL Blackburn 53447.


CLITHEROE DIVISION LIBERAL ASSOCIATION (WHALLEY BRANCH)


WHIST & DOMINO DRIVE WHALLEY OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL


Tonight Friday 7-30 p.m.


ADMISSION 2/6 (including supper)


CRICKET AT CHATBURN ROAD FRIENDLY MATCH


Sat. May 4—Clitheroe XI v, Ribblesdale Wanderers 2nd XI LEAGUE MATCHES


Sun, May 5—Clitheroe v. Padiham Sat May 11—Clitheroe 2nd v. Rolls Royce 2nd


EVENING KNOCK-OUT MATCHES


Wed. May 8—Social Club ‘A’ v. Bowker Bros. Thur. May 9—Round Table v, Joiners’ Arms. Fri. May 10—I.C.I. v. Atkinson’s


6-30 00 Reunion in School of past


CLITHEROE AND DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS.


CHRISTIAN AID WEEK MAY 13th — 18th, 1968


A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on


FRIDAY, 17th MAY, 1968 at 7-30 p.m.


in CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH HALL CHAIRMAN:


THE REV. CANON A. F. CLARK SPEAKER:


THE REV. JAMES WARDLE-HARPUR (U.S.P.G. Missionary in Lahore, West Pakistan).


COFFEE MORNING


SATURDAY, 18tli MAY, 1968 10-30 a.m. — 12 noon


(by kind invitation of The Mayor and Corporation) Bring and Buy Stall


in THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR Admission 1/6 There will be a House-to-Housc Collection during the week. WKv fan fa KllmS1 W 0 & . NEWTON


of Skipton was the preacher at the annual choir services held


Choir services The Rev. D. Hurls tone Mason


in Newton Congregational Chapel. The choir sang anthems at


Parish Church on Sunday night, and was attended by the District Commissioner and his


assistant and the local Cub- Scout Pack led by Akela, Miss Heap. There was a large con­


both services and the organist was Mrs. J. W. Waterworth,


tea in the schoolroom between services.


Visitors were entertained to READ


Church of England School in aid of tlie Mothers’ Union funds, on Saturday night. The


Concert A concert was given at Read


soloists were Sally and Gerald Britnell and the theme of the concert was “A Journey in Song”. Solos and duets of many countries were given to a very appreciative audience. The accompanist was Miss Elsie Shacklady and Sally Brit­ nell also supplied guitar accom­ paniments.


Mrs. Cyril Law organised games for the children—while the ladies of the Mothers’ Union served refreshments.


During the interval Mr. and


the Bishop of Blackburn as the Read group’s donation for the current year.


The proceeds will be sent to George’s Day was held at Read


Scout service A service to mark St.


Blundell and the service was conducted by Dr. I. D. Bullen and Mr. F. F. Evans. The Vicar, the Rev. F. W. Bennett, gave a short address to the Cubs and also preached the sermon. The singing was led by the


gregation. The organist was Mr. James


choir, who all wore a red rose for St. George.


friends of the Ladies’ Friendly Circle visited Alston Hall, near Preston, last night week. An excellent meal was en­


Alston Hall More than 50 members and


joyed, and a most interesting evening was spent viewing coloured slides of Lakeland, a commentary being given by the assistant warden.


MARTIN TOP


held at Salem Congregational Chapel on Saturday. The chair­ man, the Rev. J. K. Gardiner, welcomed the opener, Mrs. L. Brown, of Clitheroe, who has long associations with the dis­ trict. A brisk sale of household


Spring effort The annual spring effort was


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Farmers held a farm walk at Willcross Farm, Gisbum, on Tuesday, by permission of Mr. R. Wailbank. There was a good attendance. Mr. Wallbank showed the


Farm walk Bolton-by-Bowland Young


Chatbum Group amounts £138 14s. Od. from W* collecting boxes, boxes in W and shops and donations The members of the re­


mittee again wish toUuakil who have given their sum/: A party of 21 members^


Christ Church Mothers’ travelled to Padiham on Tv day week to visit St. Uaav. Mothers’ Union.


Young Farmers around the land and buildings, and after­ wards supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wallbank were


CHATBURN


were held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, when the Rev. A. Mimmack, of Oswald- twistie, and formerly of Chait- bum, was the preacher.


Anniversary Chapel Anniversary services


was given to Chatbum Young Wives by Mrs. Whewell, of Crawshawbooth, at their meet­


Young Wives A display of costume jewellry


ing on Wednesday week. She was thanked by Mrs. B.


Yates. Afterwards Mrs. J. Wood-


goods, plants, cakes, ice cream and dip tub items soon had the stalls cleared. An excellent tea was served to a large gather­ ing. More than £100 was raised for Chapel funds.


house, the Young Wives’ presi­ dent, was presented with a gift of Hummelware on her impend­ ing departure from the village.


the British Empire Campaign for Cancer Research by the


Cancer appeal The April collection made for


UNSIGHTLY REMINDER OF TERRIBLE DAYS


Earlier this week I took


advantage of a beautiful sunny evening to investi­ gate for myself the con­ troversial issue of Low


Moor’s main street, after only a few months, is almost un­ believable. The disappearance of the mill building and the old cottages on the left has opened up a view that is almost breathtaking. Beauti­ ful grassy banks and rivulets beyond the river, the hump­ backed bridge in the fore­ ground, Edisford Bridge to the left, the “spring” bridge to the right, and in the back­ ground the majestic end of Longridge Fell and the more rolling slopes of Waddington and Bleasdale Fells; Parlick Pike and the folding hills around the entrance to the Trough of Bowland beyond Whitewell.


Moor Post Office. To walk again down Low


the most beautiful building sites in the country with imaginative buildings to con­ form to the pattern of the countryside, so peaceful in its surroundings and undis­ turbed by the problems of modem through traffic.


Surely this should be one of


remains—a heap of dirty old stones in the form of a build­ ing: broken slates and win­ dows and derelict, damp- smelling plaster rails, its only so called ‘merit’ being some old stone window sur­ rounds and a not very ancient date stone.


One blot on the landscape


can be designated “Ye Olde Poste Office". Part of it was the gate house entrance to the mill where, at the “office", child labour was accepted or rejected, and through the adjacent main gate the lab­ ourers of those dark days came and went.


Not all of this building


childhood when I have been MANOR GOSPEL HALL


Many are the times in my


Milthorno Avenue, Clitheroe Sunday, May 5th


Gospel Service 6-30 pan.


Mr. C. Ingham (Manchester)


Wednesday, May 8th Ladies’ Bright Hour 2-45 p.m.


Mrs. Reglar (Malaya)


L e t t e r ^ t o t h e E d i t o r


perched on a high office stool in this flag-floored office while my father “passed hands” as fit or unlit for work, usually small children half-timers. Let us get no romantic


for the young. Operation Spring Clean? It has hardly touched the place. Resist all encroachment


Ideas about the building This is no monument to happier days but one more associated with tears and “dark satanlc mills" What a travesty of thinking even to contemplate retaining this old pile of stones with its memories. How much more ancient


from the ugly towns to the south. They can’t even man­ age really to improve their own image.


Potential


fish and chip belt and into the world. I t is a big world and its people mil pay more than Is. for a pleasant after­


Clitheroe, step out of the


and venerable are the hills and beauty it obscures. Before being so foolish as


CHARLES MUSSON.


15, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


Break away from grime and litter belt


I FEEL I must comment on the letter from R. W. published in your issue of


forgotten that this is 1968. I c o n s id e r 2s. is scarcely enough for parking at Edls- ford Bridge, and nowhere outside the dilapidated in­ dustrial areas can one expect something for nothing or as- on-the-cheap-as-possible. A day, or part of a day, in


April 26th. Surely the writer must have


be.


to sign any blind petitions— go look for yourselves.


prietors of the Roefleld Hotel. They visualise the potential of the district. Look at the caravan camps


noon in the place this could Congratulation to the pro­


and tile rallies. They show the potential, too. Clitheroe can be a delight­


thanked for a very enjoyable and educational evening by Mr. Charles Leeming.


Vicar, the Rev. J. c. Hufo- gave an account of its hU,; which goes back to the £•' teenth century, although ft present building is only i» years old. The Church and ancient records vcerc ea­ rned with interest Compline was then said,,,


At a meeting in church, t-. 'c‘


the members were afterwar-! entertained to supper at Town HalL


ton, was the speaker at & | meeting of the Mfe I


Miss E. Brandwood, ot P-& I


Union on Wednesday week.fr1 address was entitled “Servie»- Hostesses for the even: I


were Mesdames Black, Drat'- ( bin, Butters and Grants-;


TOSSIDE


at Church House, Bumriia on Friday evening for tfe annual jumble sale organised r Tosside and District W


Jumble sale There was a good attendant


Group. Tea and biscuits were served


om en;


during the evening. Proceeds amounted to ap;.


roximately £20, and out oi fa £10 is to be donated to Settle Swimming Baths Funi


at a whist and dominoes cr.s organised by members of Institute and held in Chin:: House, Burnridge, on Tuesos week. There were 14J tables f: whist and four for domuwi the MC being Mr. J. Calverh Winners were:— Whis::


Wliist There was a good attends::


Ladies: 1, Mrs. J. Towler;: Mrs. B. Newhouse; 3 M


Harrison; 4, Miss M. Jackax. Gents.: 1, Mrs. Metcalfe; 1


rs. V


Mr. E. Newby: 3. Mrs. Hutcr. son; 4, Mr. McHalc, Dominoes: 1, Mr. Metcalfe:!


Mrs. H. Jackson: 3, Stepcs Peel; 4, Mr. Ainsworth. Competition winners w


Good trade at seasonal


sale At the addition


sale of in-calf and at CHtberoe Auc on Friday, trade w


both sections. Quotations: In-c


(May and June caih £95; in-calf cows August calving) £r< in-calf cows (Sept October calving)


strong bullocks strong heifers £52


ling bullocks and he £54; stirks £23 to The judges, M


Birtlc. of West Br:


T Lord, of Li awarded the follow- cow or heifer: 1, N of Ribchester; 2. J Pendleton.


cattle. 288 north co­ local spring lambs,


At Monday’s fats


ewes and 49 pigs w Quotations: SL 3


light steers 216s t:


to 164s; other cows pre-graded cattle 20 North country ho


heifers 213s to 2 190s. to 207s; quail


4s 3d; local spring to 5s; local hogg 3s 9d; horned ewes half-bred ewes 60s Pigs: porkers 35s cutters 28s to 38s: ’ to 32s; over-weight


show and sale of cattle and calves,


At Tuesday’s


all classes of stor lambs, there was a of locally farmed and heifers, which firm trade before a dance of buyers.


demand, and a f entry of ewes ai found a rather especially for got sheep and lambs.


Calves again met


Mrs. T. Harrison. Boltow? Bowland. and Mrs. G. M


ere etcalf-;.


Dale Head. As a result of this effort app­


roximately £15 " ill go toward Institute funds.


LAMGH0


dominoes Leonard's


Whist At the


week, the


....... ................ whist pnzes m won ' by:—Ladies 'Mrs. .M


drive held in School last nx


weekly whist st:


ful tourist and residential centre, but once and for all it must turn its eyes away and detach itself from the cotton belt and all the mean­ ness and grime that stands for. Let’s have those baths now. Away with drabness, wherever it lurks. They used to boat by tea


“No one will pay” spells de­ cline and decay. Paying visi­ tors mean prosperity and


gardens at Brungerley. Why not again? This negative attitude of


lower rates. Another character lover.


Who fired the


torpedo ?


this and other local beautiy spots is well worth much more than the local parking fee. Agreed, the Council must do all to improve facilities or encourage private enterprise to do so. Seats have been painted and reset—that, at least, is one improvement. Most times that ono goes


OF THE MANY letters you published last week certainly the most curious was that by “Inter­


by tho river cars are parked and no fees arc being collec­ ted. What about a conscience box, as in many resorts?


A misfortune


litter, one of the misfortunes of tho district relying largely on visitors from the neigh­ bouring “cloth cap belt" w'hosc towns are a disgrace to the country for untidiness and uncleanliness. A well-known writer once


The riverside is spoilt by


of questions cleverly, dodges any kind of commitment to one view or another, but nevertheless the questions implied that the possible pur­ chase of the King Lane Hall had been “torpedoed” by the over spending on the Civic Hall having to be paid for out of capital—a course which


ested”. A letter consisting entirely


commented that Clitheroe is half in Lancashire and half in fairyland. The Lancashire referred to is the grime belt to the south, the fairyland the delightful countryside and the character of a mar­ ket town. Clitheroe should make up its mind to step out of the grime and Utter belt. Given a face-lift and better


had been forced upon the Council by the disloyal ob­ jections of persistent critics. Therefore if we cannot now get the King Lane Hall it is ail their fault. This kind of argument


Crook.Dominoes winners were Jin Haworth, Mrs. Johnston ad Mrs. Hacking.


the men's committee of ® school extension fund.


The event was organic? ,


For M.U. funds A whist and dominoes & I


was held in St. U®*'l School on Saturday nigh.,®I


proceeds being for


Mrs. Charnley, Miss H-Umr shire and Miss Wolstcnho.®


Union funds. Prizewinners were: Do*


I £13 for Mothers’ Union r®“ gisburn


gents, Mrs. Aspin. Mr. N. ter and Mr. V. Woo* dominoes, Mrs. Crook •- Crowther and Mrs. E. Mai/ A jumble sale in the ato, on Saturday afternoon


[


ton, Mrs. Ormcrod and .lin­ seed; gents. Mr. C. Hancoc; Mr. J. R. Ellis ana M


et:- r. L


£ 111; heifers £1 rearing calves £6 10s; bobby calves hafi-bred ewes wit £4 2s 6d to £5 I shearlings with t~ £5 8s: half-bred lambs £3 10s to £ ewes with lambs 12s.


lev, of Rishton, a ton, of Bamoldsw the following: C Richardson, of H. Joy, of Cow A: and 2, R. C. Se‘ Bridge.


The judges, Me


THIS WEEK’ SAFETY S


The prudent looketh well going.


Quotations: cow


! To West Indies A fitter at Rabble J®®


Golfito on Wednesday,


be accompanied by n“ Josephine, and their tw) ren, Stephanie, aged months, and James, eight weeks old.


Mr. Walton, who ts


up a position with the can Omnibus company n


^tSl


soTof Mr. and ton. of Stable Cottage. 1


bum Park, G i s b u m . s marriage he went to , Downham Road, Chatb®?. later at 1. New Cottage*


J


well. His wife was a Nurse in the Bowland


Fanners met on Monday


Young Fanners Members of Gi^um


turns logic upside down. There is one reason, and one


^fihe girls went to the/^ val Hall for a of soft toy making w ^ Derby of Blackburn. •


only one. Stop just talking about


Baths. Not only mo they


people from far c • them built. Provide sooial amenities


“ “ “ »


down on the litter and tip­ ping louts, the young rowdies. Brighten up the place—and what a false impression the traveller must have to enter tho town from the west along the A59 Whalley Road is dull and dreary and it’s not the


amenities it could attract visi­ tors from far and near. Where to start? Clamp


reason only, why the town does not now own the King Lane Hall. The scheme was “torpedoed” by the Tory members of the Council, some of wham are still members and who, to add insult to injury, were later responsible for buying the Grand Cinema and the subsequent expensive conversion into the Civic Hall. I am glad your correspon­


Susan Wrathall pr°P* vote of thanks.


Mart. Afterwards JamjLps| tan presided for a ■ meeting.


The boys held a stow) I ing competition in the


. (I$.i WADDINGTOli


dent supports the idea of buying the King Lone Hall and possibly converting it for use as baths, and it is a great pity the Tory councillors didn’t think the sam'e thing, but they didn’t .and it; Isiino1


use crying'-over, spilt mllkr But to 'blame the Liberal


necessary locally for the coin-- ^ the loss of the hall is too munlty but, as at Skipton.


* « S ”o S ^


pttrty or other "scrutineers’’ for words.


MEMORY • More letters on Page 10


Methodist Chun* A marvellous Effort jp


a t the house of Mf- m Taylor, of Lane Side


Saturday. Mr. and had provided “home


*;


of turkey and ha®. I0r than 130 people.


A bring and buy ana Church. #


stalls did a b r isk u a d ^V amazing sum ot towards the decora repairs of th e j


from Waddington V \ friends <Hth oars.


Free transport wMj1 ^ 1 ■ t , . . . jo# I


~44 Shaw Bri • Clitheroc.


candidate offeri her ability. Let ments of som- scvcral of who


Another cl Hall at a cost Councillor


phases. Wc are the region-of £ Councillor


of the Council m spite of th building to the


Hall could hav paigned and v


Mr. Moor*


But what of C' town. Low M Hayhurst Stre- couldn’t our c mulated, to re we lost in i we gained—sc rubbish dumps;


dfltcs to serve , ' If you ar


You, the others as yet,


, ' For my by party p_ speak for this


- council cham Why not


poll One Inde CUtheroe I lot Clitheroe i.


Clitheroe, Mr. John Walt«£ sail from Southampton <av


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