Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Friday, December 13 . 19 68 A PAGE FOR WHALLEY READERS


Church, Clithcroc rem bcr, 1 0 -3 0 a .m .


m K. Gardiner by


oon at 3 p.m. 2 / h


hoir. Cayton-le-Moors. l Dorothy Crossley.


r. Alan Cvossley. No evening service


mil and Mr. Tom Wignali. . Mrs. Freda Taylor.


MANOR GOSPEL HALL


Milthorne Avenue, Clitheroa SU N D A Y , DEC. 15th


Gospel Service 6-30 p.m. M r. F . Whitmore


iClithcroc). WEDNESD AY, DEC. 18;h


Ministry and Prayer Meeting at 7-45 p.m.


* LOW MOOR CLUB F R ID A Y


FREE and EASY with B R IA N on the Organ


SU N D A Y , December 15tii W IL L JACKSON with


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tese Restaurant ICENSED —


LLGATE Tel. 4181


slmas Dinner :it 12/6 inclusive,


ontinucs to 11-30 p.m. to 24:h December


it 17/6 inclusive. lushroom or Tomato R : (assorted) Prawn Cocktail ourse only)


ng or n, Stuffing or Prawn, Rice or Chips or or Chips.


pped Potatoes, Brussel Green Peas


Pudding, Rum Sauce or Cream or Lychees


CO F FEE — p.m. Christmas Eve.


is Day and Boxing Day


zLEcmicAc Gifts


FHAIR MYERS ROM (3*11*0 CHAIRMAN


OF BENCH IS APPOINTED


M r . John Troop, of High Lawn, Mitton Road, Whalley HI Whist & Domino Drive i r I in the


Parkers Arms Hotel, Newton


MONDAY, DECEMBER 16th, at 8 p.m.


Admission by ticket only 5/6 Including Buffet Supper


Tickets available from Club Members or Parkers Arms Hotel.


A Chipping and DIstrlot BUMPER


SH AW B R IDG E A Y ) , D EC EM B ER 14th


Combination league Match


ROE v TOWN


3-00 p.m. P. and Juveniles 1/--


nd Extra.


C L IT H E R O E BRITISH L EG IO N BRANCH


Weekly Treble £*5 16 23 6


19


Weekly Double £15 6


Downham Village Hall A DANCE


Friday, December 27th rcnrifrev Kitchen’s Band


will be held on 9 p.m. — 1 a-111-


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HOLLY WREATHS and CROSSES


Please Order Early to avoid disappointment


Why not give top quality ROSE BUSHES from our large selection of Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Standards, etc.


Also Ornamental Flowering Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Clematis, Honeysuckle, Garden Ornaments, etc.


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T O Y S 1


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CHRISTMAS FAYRE PRIZE BINGO SE S S IO N


Friday, December 20th in the Memorial Hall, Chipping


Commencing 7-30 p.m.


| HODDER VALLEY FOX CLUB GRAND CHRISTMAS


has been appointed the new chairman of Clitheroe Bench of magistrates.


son, who has resigned as he no longer lives within 15 miles of the town.


He succeeds Mr. D. R. Raw-


manufacturer, was appointed to the bench in August, 1960. He is a former chairman of Black- bum District Cotton Em­ ployers’ Association.


Mr. Troop, a retired cotton mFor some years, he was chair­ Chairman


R. and T. Clayton Ltd. of Rlshton. Mr. Troop is also a member


an and managing director of


of Clitheroe Division Conser­ vative Association.


bench is Mrs. J. Hall, a former mayoress of Cliitheroe who lives in Eastmoor Drive.


New vice-chairman of the


Where are the paths for our horsemen ?


“A horse, a horse, my I'he Home ot the Stars *


B I N G O— Thursday and Saturday in the Lounge


accommodating about 66 girls at Whiteacre Secondary Boarding School, Barrow, is now completed. Eventually there will be two blocks—another building


The new house block,


block is yet to be finished, Work on the extensions started more than 12


identical to the completed


ago The facilities provided Include dormitories, a recre­


months


ation room, looker room, a utility room equipped with a washing machine and spin


dryer, and staff apartments. ofSituated on the top floor


There Is also a day room adjoining oaoh dormitory, r where the girls may play


ble. ecords.


ito the new block are the dorm­ I ries. Each pupil has an wndividual alcove with a bed, taardrobe and a dressing


kingdom for a horse!” , cried King Richard I I I according to our most dis­ tinguished bard, and judg­ ing by the number of riders one encounters on our highways and bye-ways these days, lots of our pre­ sent day young people share the same ambition.


aThrough Whalley Window


i Without question horse rid­ png has become increasingly popular in recent years, and warticularly, it would seem, t ith the fairer sex, for in ohis area, at least, the ladies mn horseback outnumber the


en many times over. g The reasons underlying this


poreat increase are, I sup­


vance of their duties, for it is s usually to the local admini­


cometration that the authorities


compiling t h e i r definitive maps.As a result, our local riders t are compelled to exercise


for information when


qheir mounts in small, inade­ t uate fields, or along roads soo heavy with traffic—a con­ ttant nerve-wracking menace


society, the increased cover­ age given to equestrian events by radio and television, and possibly the very human desire to “keep up with the l Jones.’ For, “If Mrs. Jones’s


se, many — our affluent


rittle Phoebe can go hi for Niding, why can’t our little


etfa?” P lig h t


Oddly—or perhaps not so t oddly when one comes to


nhink about it—the greater s umber of horses with baddles on their backs has deen counterbalanced by a t ecrease of working horses in ohe fields, pulling the plough


t ow, however, there is a ziny ray of hope on the hori­ mon. I understand that some Cembers of the Footpaths coommittee appointed by the


o both rider and beast. N Suitable


prmmission considering the t ovisions of the “Access to ehe Countryside" Bill have mxpressed the thought that b any more footpaths should ae made not only more suit­ fble for pedestrians, but aiso


r dragging the harrow. ovQuite recently, I travelled


hout seeing a single farm h “rse.This is all very well,’ I


t o sanguine, you eques­ hriennes. Tills tiling won’t eappen today, tomorrow, or nven the day after that. It is Pot the custom of our British i arliaments to do anything


or cyclists and horse riders. toBut don’t let this make you


t er two hundred miles ohrough rural scenery with­


hear you saying, “but what Was all this get to do with lochalley?” Simply this. Our s al riders are in a pretty oorry plight, for in the whole isf our extensive parish there w not a single bridle path h here they can take their


ing increased taxes—and it • could be many years before


live to see it s There are few more lovely,


n a hurry—apart from levy­ bethe pipe-dreams of the few


atilling or romantic sights— t embers settled down to enjoy hnd I am a true romantic at t eart, like all Geminians—


come reality. But I hope I


han a horse and rider a t the gallop.


dorses “without let or hin­ rance-”We had one at one time,


of course, from Potter Ford to Mitton Road—and it is o clearly marked on the


E And nothing more typically t nglish than a meeting of ‘he hunt, with riders in ipink”, gleaming horses, bay­ cng hounds, and the inspiring


Misfortune


brdnance survey map of 1847, i ut on more recent maps It ps shown merely as a foot­ i ath. This would appear to indicate that, at some time pn the dim past, our then t arish councillors were more


han a little lax In the obser- FOURWAYS C $ S H & CARRY CO. LTD.


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CLITHEROE CHILDRENS BOO TEES an d NCHRISTMAS and Lunches served as usual in our 12-15 — 1-45 p.m. Weekdays 6-30 — 7-30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8-0 p.m. — 9-30 p.m.


EVENING MEALS LATE SUPPERS


10 p.m. until 11-30 pan. LIGHTING DESIGN CENTRE


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Call to see us at the Centre to view our full range of light fittings, standard lamps, table lamps In modem,


CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SET8 Ot 20 lights With 2 spare bulbs only 11/- per set


traditional and Scandinavian-designs. •k Special Offer for Christmas ★


You can also consult us for Electric Central Heating and all electrical installations. Estimates given free.


Chrlstnias Treeis an'd 'ai wlde 'rango of sifts. After e p-m. Tel. Great Harwood 2881


EW YEAR PERIOD BUTTERY BAR


P A R T Y SHOES --------- ★ -----------


PIRELLI SLIPPERS


fo r a l l m em b e rs o f th e fam i ly — A ll Colours and Sizes —


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A LARGE SELECTION OF CLASSIC AND MODERN STYLES


at p ric e s •■ 4an‘s u it all p * f m m


l * *


I susil ^ i !


Clarks, Morlands and Ks SHEEPSKIN LINED BOOTEES


ry of the horn. t Recently, I read somewhere


hat, “it is the horse’s crown­ ring misfortune to be just the


bight height and the right hreadth to accommodate the


wers.


Whist and dominoes


uman seat.” t I have no axe to grind in


bhe matter, but I must have seen bom the wrong size and ahape, for the only quarter of t n hour I ever spent upon ahe back of a horse was just fbout the most uncomfortable iifteen minutes I ever spent mn my life, although I do t anage to fit very snuggly on


he saddle of my ’bike. t But these are trivial


houghts. r The hard fact remains that


widers in this area are left t ith very few places where ihey can legitimately practise sn safety their exhilarating sport, and we have not a


bout the matter. b In short, we must get our


ridle paths back. J.F.


AClitheroe Divisional Liberal mssociation held their Christ­ i as whist and domino drive


n Whaliey Old Grammar School on Friday


Mrs. Ombler; 2. Miss Murray; | 3, Miss Jackson; 4, Mrs. Kelly;


Howarth 2 Dominoes; 1, Mrs.


, Mrs. Marshall.


wountryside this is entirely t rong, and it is high time aha t something was done


ingle bridle path. c In the heart of this lovely


Bridge drive


i The winners at Whalley Par­ osh Church bridge drive held wn Monday were: 1, Mrs. Ash­ Morth and Mrs. Brayshaw; 2, I rs. Bussell and Mrs. Walker;


booby prize, A. and M. White.


SEAFORTH Blue, Brown


Pink, Red, and Suede . . . 59/11


lilliiifss'Sis


er was Mr, Swales. I Whist- women winners—1,


n The Christmas hamper win­


4anderson; 3, Miss Chaddock; | , Mr. Slater; consolation, Mr.


consolation, Mrs. Hanson. SMen: 1, Mrs. Nuttall; 2, Mrs.


SEE OUR WID E RANGE OF MENS, LAD IES a n d CHILDRENS


SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS


OF MUSIC C the Clitheroe Orchestral


Whalley Lions Club gets o ffic ia l reco gn ition


Whalley now has a Lions


Club. Official recognition has been granted by the Lions


Club International, following the efforts of a planning com­


mittee which first met in October.


Mr. G. Morris, of Woodlands Drive, and the members are all Wlmlley men.


The club’s first president Is torm their own, and helped whem greatly by providing them


ley Is that of Accrington. It en f couraged the Whalley men to


’S S S ^ S U « „ ™ - l r * “S r a 3 ? £ S ? £ !


ith Information and advice The Whalley Club will


blind in particular, and any problems that occur within the


community. Transport


abCertain members will prob­ d ly be appointed to deal with


vransport for elderly people who s ems, dialogues and character t isit hospitals for check-ups or mreatment and have no easy


ifferent activities. t The Club is hoping to provide


eans of getting there. t Many Lions Clubs throughout


the British Isles have under­ taken to collect discarded spec­


nd the Philippines. d Once there members, often


ClCharities often turn to Lions hhe was sorry to be leaving what Clubs for help and the Whalley aad been a very happy associ­ r ub intends to have money abaising efforts in order to be


o help in this way. Meetings


s eplying Mrs. Brayshaw said tion.


Rvices.


le to help. a They will hold their meetings


the evening.


lso have meetings. o As there is neither a Rotary


villar Round Table Club in the L ge, the members of the


nly.


Christmas party


MWhalley Parish Church Cother’s Union held their Ghristmas party at the Old


rammar School on Tuesday. mAfter a good supper, the 67


he entertainment which in­ cluded the CUtheroe singer, Miss Ruth Knight.


Fellowship’s speaker


vions Club are hoping their o life and join by invitation


enture will be a great success of Members come from all walks


the speaker at a meeting of Whalley Methodist Church Women's Fellowship. S His address, “My Guiding


Mr. T. street, of Langho, was s tar” told of the different


guided him in his life and work, especially in connection with Blackburn Orphanage.


pheres of influence which had


a There was a good attendance pnd Mrs. Kenyon was the ianist.The hostess was Miss Yates.


Works manager gives talk


a The evening was arranged mMr. G. C. McKinley, works Und organized by the Mother’s wnion committee and the room wag very attractively decorated floith a Christmas tree and


h he next meeting will be s eld on January 10, when the tpeaker will be Mr. Croasdale,


Ts. alking about electronics.


he speaker at a meeting of Ellilark, and the host, Mr. S.


Whalley Methodist Men’s Fel­ lowship. on Friday. CThe chairman was Mr. S.


I anager of Imperial Chemical t ndustries at Clitheroe, was


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Large selection of Watches from 42/6 all at pre-Budget prices


Agents for Timex, Ingersoll Shockproof Watches


Sekonda Russian Precision Watches. Metamec Clocks — make lovely gifts


TO Y DEPT. — Subbuteo, Super Soccer Magnetic Football games.


v Dozens of Airfix Kits to choose from Mamod Steam Engines


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t t the Swan Hotel, Whalley. At bhe moment they are monthly uut as various activities get ander way, sub-committees will


sified and re-fitted them In leper colonies and elsewhere.


octors and surgeons have clas­ t The Whailey Club too hopes


POEMS AND SKETCHES AT PARTY


Whalley Women’s Institute


held their annual Christmas party at the Spread Eagle] Hotel, Barrow.


games organised by Mrs. C. Horsfall and Miss Miller, fol-1 lowed by a buffet supper. poMembers heard a recital of I


The programme included


aacles for shipment out to India mw president. Mrs. Vera Shear­ reasurer.


g Mrs. Brayshaw was given a serift token In appreciation of her


Token ofCarols were sung at the end |


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Garstang.Mrs. C. Pape resigned as I president at the last meeting ne and during the interval, the


ketches by Mrs. Johnson, of |


wan thanked Mrs. Brayshaw, t ho is shortly leaving the dis­ trict, for her many years as


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PARCELS Wednesday 18th December


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