Clitheroc Advertiser and Times, October 3, 1969 5


W Y E WAITED LONG ENOUGH’ -RAMBLERS


to demand public access to the Forest -of .'Bowland,' the largest moorland area in England where rambling is for­


A thousand voices were raised at Chipping on Sunday


bidden. Ramblers and country lovers


from far and near had gath­ ered in the tiny village hall for a protest rally organised by the Ramblers’ • Association.


made it known that 'they were determined to gain access to


With- a chorus of shouts they


feudalism in the forest, and announced that they were friends of farmers and 'land- owners, not enemies.


H u n t in g ACROSS ' ‘ '


5. Tlic queen. who knew ’


Aeneas achieved nothing (4).


7. Where preparations are ' made for sick people (10).


8. and 10 Ac. No brief form of words delivered after ' the.verdict (4,8).' •


10. See 8 Across.' 11. - Squeeze out a-melody (6).


12. About to take part in a second match (6).


16. Excessive fondness, for a small point before time. (6).


17. Was his militancy caused by righteous indignation?


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19. Finishes off the scraps (4).


22. Cut down a season’s yield (4).


performances (10). DOWN


1. Part of a staid old image (4).


2. Find out secret informa­ tion wth mirror telescope


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3. Noted agreement for the south in confederation of states (6).


(3,5).


4. The style for a- country- house, we hear (6).-


14. Compensated for not being . included in. film scene?- (6).- , • . .


20. I t’s only fair to make a distress call and nothing more (2-2).


18. Forbid vessels to be brought back (4).


walk on the moorlands-of the Forest, which was a royal hunting ground in the Middle Ages. The 60 square miles of fell


Ramblers want the right to


Decor; 8. Cameraman; 9, Sum; 10. Sepia; 12, Emerald; 13, Mayhem; 14, Serial; 17, Scarlet; 19. Panic; 21, Act; 22, Tradesmen; 24, Earth; 25, Testate.


LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Across: 1, Bargain: 5,


3, Air-base; 4, Number; 5, Dante; 6, Cessation; 7, Re­ model; 11, Paymaster; 13, Misname; 15, Express; 16, At last; 18, Latch. 20, Canoe; 23, Moa.


Down: 1, Backs; 2, Rum;


21. There are bound .to be cuts in these theatrical


Fold. Twiston. When you have completed


to last week’s crossword opened on Tuesday morning was sent in by Mrs. A. Durham, Higher Smithy


The first correct solution


the space provided and send i t to this address marked “Crossword” in the top left hand comer of the envelope.


the above crossword fill in your name and address in


Advertiser and Times, King Street, Clitheroc.


5. Hardy negotiations will reveal an amount of force (4).


first post next Tuesday morn­ ing. No entries ■ will be checked before then and the sender of the first correct


Entries must reach us by


6. Diana’s accused but acquitted (10).


16. In' South Africa where you’ll find- five hundred assbeiated. .with a town


. ■ (6)


15. I tried to become neater (6).


solution opened will be awarded a 15s. postal order.


. 13. Touching the cap about . i t is all wrong! (8).


9. Not in command, so un­ ruly class will be! (3,2,5).


Name Address


the fells. They demanded an end to


dent of the Ramblers' Associ­ ation, and founder of the Pen­ nine Way, said even this much was. not likely to be conceded without a struggle.


must make it clear that we regard what is now proposed as only a start. Feudalism in the Forest has got to stop.


"Country lovers everywhere


it was ill-timed in view of the negotiations which h a v e started.


“We have been criticised for arranging this rally and told


negotiations only started since this meeting was planned,” he said.


"The truth is that these


shire and half in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Lanca­ shire County Council has re­ cently started negotiations with landowners to gain access to parts of the moors, although the West Riding County Coun­ cil has so far made no move. The agreements sought by


are part of a 310 square mile area designated five years ago as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The area is half in Lanca­


efforts of the County Council and welcome the changed


“We greatly appreciate the


attitude of the farmers and landowners. And we sincerely hope the negotiations will be successful. “We most certainly do not


R e s e n tm e n t ,


the county council would give access to Clougha, about three square miles, Baines Crag (90 acres), and Fairsnape/Parlick


mile footpath- from. Clougha-to Tarnbrook. via Ward’s - stone. Mr. Tom Stephenson, presi­


(three square miles). There would also be a seven-


peaceful and patient people. For 20 years we have waited for - the law of the land to be applied to these moors so that people can walk on them without interference so long as they cause no damage.” “Patient as they were, some members were growing restive 'and -.there ' was increasing


“Ramblers generally a r e


Speakers at the Ramblers’ Association rally-included, left to.right, Coun. F..T. M. Shcpley, Mr. Tom Stephen son and Dr. Arthur-Raistrick. -.. .


resentment at\;the continued denial of access.


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sibility of clashes between ramblers :ui(l - gamekeepers such as in the Peak District in- the 1930’s, said Mr. Stephen­


There was in,fact the pos­


wish to upset these negotia­ tions.


son. ' "Ramblers are not the


enemy of farmers. We have farmers as members, and my own brother is farming five miles away from.’here at Long-'


ridge.“The Rambler Association has-probably spent more than th e . National Fanners' Union in appealing to townspeople to respect the countryside.’’ he added.After recounting the history of the campaigns to secure public access to mountain and


Council approves plans Clithcroe Borough Coun­


cil has granted the following applications for planning per­


mission: Ou t l i n e application to


demolish existing barn and use land for residential develop­ ment on land adjoining Hen- thoran Road, for Kirk Devel­ opment.


Webb, Kemple View. One .loose box -and store -on land at the rear of the Waggon’


Mr. C. 'H. Fort, Montague Street.Private garage for Mr. J. F.


houses with garages on Croas- dalc Drive for Birkett and Tate. Erection of garden she'd for


Erection of two detached


and Horses Hotel, Pimlico Road,-for Mr. W. R. Fox. Private garage at “Sunny- crest” Littlemoor Road, for Mr.


H. W. Walton. Extension on ground floor


forming bathroom for Mi-. K. Leozczynski, Alma Place. New shop front in King


garage on land in Railway View for Mr. R. Moorliouse. Car ports for Messrs. J. D.


Detached bungalow with ,


Street and an illuminated fascia sign for Altham Travel Services.


A. Cooper, Hillside Close. Rear entrance porch for Mr.


and- Mi's.- Frankland, Balmoral Avenue.


Cranswick and M. Robinson, in Derwent Crescent. Garden tool shed for Mr. A.


Meadows, Becchwood Avenue, Siting of fuel oil tank and


Summer house for Mr. A


installation of boiler for Mr. F. Wallace, Park Avenue. Extension to dining room for Mr. R. Dewhurst, Clare


mont Avenue. Private garage for Mr. H.


Clegg, Salthill Road. Additional room at ground


floor level for Mr. N. Hall, Bleasdale Avenue., Improvements and altera­


moorland, - Mr. Stephenson went on: ■ •


■ “The National Parks and Access-to the Countryside-Act of 1949 gave county ■ councils power • to make agreements giving the public the right to walk on uncultivated 'land...,


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powers to - make compulsory; orders, where they have failed'


to obtain agreements. “Where access agreements


“It also gave the councils1


or orders are. made the council can provide a warden service and make byelaws. And- where- loss or damage arises from public access they -can compen­ sate the, owner.-


' “Now at last we are told there , is a possibility-of access agreements. f or, a very - small area of the Bowland. fells. We welcome this — but only as an exceedingly modest start.


. Palient


few acres of moorland arc opened to ramblers,


farmers and the sportsmen will suffer no appreciable loss. “If agreement proves unob


-We believe that if 'these the


tainable., then we hope the Countv Council will not hesi­ tate to use their compulsory


powers. “We consider that we have


been patient beyond reasonable expectation, that we have


waited long enough.” “We welcome the willingness


tions to a pre war council house in Kemple View for Clitheroe Borough Council. Siting of fuel oil tank and


installation - of boiler for Mr. A. N. Learmont, George Street. Extension to existing-kitchen


of the landowners to negotiate and give them the assurance that when these arrangements are completed they will soon find that they lose nothing by them, but on the contrary will gain through the wardening of


for Mr. A. Dixon,.4 Chatburn Road. ...


Raistrick, “we -urge the West Riding County Council not; to


the access areas . . . . “At the same time,” said Dr


•-Coun> -Fi- J. M. Shepley, a • Derbyshire ■ member of ■ • the Peak,,District . National -;Park Planning Board and a. keen grouse shooter, describedvhqw access agreements -worked, in


hesitate any- longer in follow­ ing the example of - Lanca­ shire.’’ • • ■


. , the Peak. ■■■■:'


National Park Wardens,'many of whom were- voluntary- helpers • enrolled from - the ranks of the Ramblers’- Associ­ ation.


He described the work of


School bus accident <


school at -Gisbum. on- Friday morning was involved in a col­ lision with a' car near'Halsteads Farm, Rimington.


A coach taking children to


Peter A. Mashiter, of Langshaw- Drive, Clitheroe, escaped in­ jury. The coach' is owned by W. R. Bridge, of Woone Lane, Clitheroe.


The children and their driver,


Henry’ Seed, of Little Dudlands Farm, Rimington, and his wife Ida May Seed, both received slight injuries, and were taken to Burnley Victoria Hospital.


Driver of the car; James Window fall


Road. Clitheroe, was taken to Blackburn Infirmary in the early hours of Friday morning after falling from an upstairs window at his home. His condition1 was later stated to be satisfactory.


Ernest Farrell,- of Whalley


Rural district’s soaring refuse disposal costs


The cost of refuse collection in Clithcroe Rural District


has risen by more than half in the past three years. This is revealed in the council’s abstract of accounts published


this week. -


due to the. operation of a weekly collection service throughout the district, and the fact that many more outlying farms are now being served. Total expenditure on refuse


■The increased cost is partly - •-


collection during the last financial year was £11.690, offset by income of only £37. The bulk of the expenses is


matic refuse collection vehicle was bought, and a tractor was acquired to work on tips at Whalley, Hurst Green, Chat- | burn and Thornley.


wages, which total £8,300. Last year a second Paka-


Labour


cal* larjest single expense, absorbing £15,315 in 1968. It was, however, a particularly heavy year for repairs and maintenance. Full time men are employed


Sewage disposal is the comi­


DRIVING BAN ON BUILDER


Martin Bialecki, and 18-


year-old building contractor, - o£ Windsor Avenue, Clith­ eroc, was disqualified from , driving for six months at Clithcroe yesterday week. Bialecki, who had two pre­


vious endorsements, was fined . £5 and had his licence en­ dorsed for using an uninsured motor cycle.


at Chatburn. Chipping. Hurst Green and Whalley. and labour accounts for about one-third of the annual cost. Extensions are planned for


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the works at Whalley and Chipping, and additional loan charges will increase the expense for many years to


come. Total costs have risen by 22


per cent in the past three years.


Grant


totalling £150 to the Whalley Women’s Voluntary Service,


The council gave a grant


winch delivered l,30o “meals on wheels" to elderly residents


I The council makes a grant I of Is 6d per meal served, half | of which is recovered from the Lancashire County Council. Administration costs incur­


in the council's district.


red by the council have risen by a third in the last three | years, and now total £8,845.


Metric system explained


1 by Mr. Eccles and Mr. Sugden. A vote of thanks was given by Mr. G. Whitwell and sec­


Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club met last week in Clitheroe' Parish Church Hall for an in­ troduction to the metric system


Thirty-four members of


onded by F. Spurgeon. This was followed by a short


using the machine without a test certificate and a further £ 2. with 16s. 8d back duty, for . using the bicycle without an . excise licence.


He was also fined £2 for •


under the “totting up” pro- ! cedure.


The disqualifications came T e s t


tor, said the circumstances were all too common. Bialecki had not been able to


Mr. Basil Dcanng, his solici- ,


tax the machine because it would not pass the Ministry test. He had the machine re­ paired and then tried it out on the road before taking it for its test.


Licensees’ success


shcaf Hotel, Clitheroe.. and Mr. N. T. Brooks, of Whittam Crescent, Whalley, have been successful m the recent nat­


Mr. H. Harris, of the Wheat-


ional Licensed Trade Diploma , examination. The diploma course covers


all aspects of running a modem - licensed house a n d th e examination, held by the Nat­ ional Trade Development Asso­ ciation, followed a three month part-time training course. Subjects dealt with include ,


business meeting. . At the next meeting members


will be told about wood preservation.


cellar management, costing, , study of licensing law, snack * bar catering, bar dispense, all - aspects of hygiene: and - the ■ keeping >of-records.’ - .


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■ 24-Piece-Dessert-Sets 72/-.. . Liquor Service’9/6.


HARDWARE Kitchen Scales 28/6 pr. . Soup Sets 24/6. Plastic Bread Bins 6/3. Plastic Cutlery Tray 2/4. Alladin Food Flasks 7/6.


6 Sherry Glasses 25/9. Platform Steps from 25/6. ■


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Bri Nylon Trews 24 to 30 14/11. Bri Nylon Tights 2 to 13 yrs. 10/11.


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Home Charm Gloss 1 pint, save 4/-, 3/11.


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Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup-1/5-and 2/5.


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Wimsol Bleach lOd.


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Radox Bath Salts 2/9.' Doby Wash- Up Liquid 1/-. .


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Ryvita 1/-. Crawfords Tuc Crackers-lid.


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