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g Clithcroe Advertiser and. Times, October 3, 1969 *<ov*.v A man of many talents During Ihc week, as on


many occasions within the last 15 years. I sat looking out from a cottage window overlooking one of the


far as to say that where dis­ tance is concerned this must surely be the most extensive and commanding vista of them all. Given a clear day and look­


finest views in Ribblesdale. Indeed, X would even go so


ing in such an atmosphere should, even at a stage when most individuals are content to relax, find delight and relaxation in capturing in


is an abundance of interests, and the ability-to transform


an idea into a reality. This is the major impres­


oils the landscapes m and around Bolton-by-Bowland? If you have not already


sion when talking, to this one-time farmer—a facet, ot


ing in a westerly direction, the eye follows a delightful sweep of the Ribble as it nears Sawley; to the roofs of Clithei'oe and with the slopes of Mellor moors on the very outskirts of Blackburn form­ ing a backcloth. Just below, and adjacent to


Ribble, are the woods of Sawley, the water meadows of varied greens rising to-the more exposed uplands on Grindleton and its fells.


Delight


scape, with Clitheroe the cen­ tral feature in this gigantic green trough almost three miles in width at this point and spreading widely to an horizon twenty miles distant. With an outlook like this


What a .sweeping land­


recognized the spot of .which I write, let me hasten to add •that Tom Bowker lives at Scott Lai the. not very far from the village. His place is situated on the hill just off the Gisbum road. But before I go into the subject of painting, let me


rare even in Ribblesdale. I do not speak lightly


a life chock full of absorbing jobs, pastimes and recrea-


tUTake this hobby of paint­ ing so recently- acquired:


of colour and what delightful and so natural planes of


examine the numerous offs of local scenes. What blending


recession.


reveal other aspects which go to make up a personality


been my good fortune to know; one of Ribblesdale’s truly versatile personalities, yet exceptionality modest. Rarely docs one meet these


when I say he is one of the ■most gifted persons it has


Look at the Bolton-by-Bow- , „


land scene viewed from -the bridge at the foot of the Gis- burn road. And consider— this and others were achieved without a single lesson in either composition or colour. Come to think of it, his


is it any wonder that my friend Mr. Tom Bowker, liv­


remarkable abilities coupled with so strong a desire to remain anonymous. The conversation almost developed into an argument before I got permission to even mention his name let alone his activities—more than 50 years ago ho was building motor cars and cycles! But years do not matter in such a person—what is vital


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Rehearsals are well under


burn. All mimers taking part went


to Preston to meet the produ­ cer, Mrs. Marjorie Kay. They come from WIs all over Lan- cashire, and this was the first time they had- all been to­


well, Whall ey, Pendleton, Simonstone and Goosnargh, have been meeting regularly at Goosnargh for their own rehearsals.


gether. A few local institutes, Wis-


paces are Mrs. M. Clegg, from Wiswell WI, and Mrs. Shirley Britten, from Goosnargh WI.


Putting them through their


members are depicting are ones showing the witches and the Great Plague.


Among the scenes these Easier


from London and will be arriving at Goosnargh in about a fortnight.


Costumes are on their way


• easier for those, who live in this area, a rehearsal took place at Pendleton Village


On Tuesday, to spread the load a bit and to make it


Hall.


- In the -beginning many "members were slightly puzzled about the story of the.pageant, but the . book: of .‘ the story -is now passing among .them, which has- made it-, much clearer.-


and the choir will rehearse to­ gether for the-first time in B l a c k b u r n . .


On October.25,-the mimcrs • ,


.Dark” is an operatic sequence "for. women’s voices commis sioned by-’the -NFWI. Compo­ ser is Malcolm Williams and the librettist . is U r s u l a Vaughan Williams.


“The -Brilliant- and The , . Dancers ■ ;


' As well as Lancashire WI choirs, soloists, and ’ mimers taking part, there will be dan­ cers from Nelson High School


for girls. • . .


. conductor John Russell. - There will be two perform­


staged with the Iris Lemare Orchestra,-. pianists B e r y l Crane and Hilda Blundell and


-Tlie production will ,be . ..- ,


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TIME SOMETHING Langho


Harvest Supper On Saturday the annual


•Noelcne Whittam, of Billing- ton Gardens, Billington, and the crowning ceremony was performed by Mi’s. E. R. Scott, of Langho. The Queen’s attendants


Harvest Supper was held m the school. The proceedings began with the crowning of the new Harvest Queen. The Queen’ this year is


and produce was later distri­ buted to the sick and elderly of the village.


E. Carr was at the organ. The large array of flowers


Harvest home One of the largest atten­


dances ever seen at West Bradford attended the Har­ vest Home at St. Catherine’s Sunday school on Monday. A concert, under the direc­


were Julia Hadfield, Paulino Hallam, Margaret Wood, Caroline: Holden, Susan Knowles and Judith Clark­ son. Cushion bearer was Nigel


Price. Also present was last year’s


Queen, Mary Gaule, and her attendants, and the Rose Queen of Salesbury, Miss Lomax, and her attendants. Mr. II. M. Bullock, chair­


time, organised by Miss York and Miss Munday, was hold. Dunsop Bridge WI thanked


Favourite Picture of the Lake District” was won by Mrs. H. Whittaker. . Afterwards Pendleton mem­ bers stayed behind to dis­ cuss their Golden Harvest Supper on October 7.


their hostesses, Pendleton. The competition for “My


man of the school building fund committee, thanked those taking part in the event. A buffet supper had been


tion of Mrs. Bird, provided an entertaining and varied programme, plenty of oppor­ tunity being given to the audience to jom m many well known songs. Mr. Hardman, of Bury, was the accompan­ ist. After the concert a hot­ pot supper provided by the members of the church was served. The Vicar of Wad- dmgton, Canon C. F. Good- child. thanked the members of the concert party as well as those who had prepared and served the meal. The proceeds of the even­


Home, Clitheroe.


provided by the Ladies’ Com­ mittee. The entertainment was in


audience took part in a talent competition. The - evening concluded with dancing. Proceeds were for - the Building Fund.


St. Leonard's Church At the weekly wliist and


the hands of the choirmaster, Mr-. Hallam, with members of the chou- giving solo items and quartets. The audience joined-in part songs. .Younger members of the


Wuddov Hall . Durinfthc past lew weeks,


. lectures on the mo d e r n methods of controlling and leading Girl Guide compan­ ies. Each weekend has seen a


groups of Guide captains have been meeting at Wad­ dow Hall for a weekend dis­ cussion, pooling ideas and


dominoes drive held in the school on Thursday the prizewinners -were: Women’s, 1, Mrs. R. Smith; 2, Mrs. Wright; 3. Mrs. - Cat-low. Men’s. 1, Miss M. Nuttall; 2, Mrs. Tate; 3,-Mrs. Atkinson. Dominoes: 1, Mrs. Crook;


school building fund, was organised by the men’s com­ mittee.


2, Mrs. Crowther; 3, Mrs. Wai-rilow. The event, in aid of the


Harvest Festival The Harvest' Festival ser­


vices began at the Parish Church on Friday afternoon, when pupils from the day school, with -their teachers, attended a special service, conducted by the Vicar, the


end it was the turn of Guide captains from various parts of Cheshire. On Sunday morning last a number of them attended


morning service a t th e Methodist Church, when the


preacher was Mi'- P e t e r Horne, of Mitchells Farm, Waddmgton, who spoke on the never-changing power of the Gospel. The evening service was


Newton


• held Harvest Thanksgiving services in -the Friends’ Meet­ ing House and in the after­ noon the, preacher was Miss J. Moreton, of Christ Church, Blackburn. In the evening the service


Harvest Thanksiving Oil Sunday, Newton Church


WAS DONE Some form- ol: recon­


struction of local govern­ ment lias become a vital necessity to ensure a more convenient, less costly and more efficient administra­ tion at local, and indeed


was taken by Mr. Dart, of St. Thomas's Church, Lan-


ing were divided between church funds and St. Denys’


Parkinson. On Tuesday evening the


caster.Organist was Mrs. M. E.


sale of produce took place in the village institute, Auc­ tioneer was the Rev. G. H. Gaze and proceeds were for church funds.


Dance More than 100 young people:


attended a beat dance in th e , village institute on Saturday


night.


"Revolutionary Jelly” group, Clithcroe.


Slaidburn


group from a particular part of tlie country, and last week­


accompanied by their presi­ dent, Mrs. L. C. King Wilkin­ son, visited Alston Hall, near Longridge, last week where they had dinner. Afterwards they were given


Women’s Institute A coach load of members,


a delightful show of coloured slides, with commentary,


conducted by the Rev. John A. Goodhall. of Chatburn, who spoke on “What Free­ dom means to tbe Christian.”


Methodist Cliui'ch On Monday the annual


Rev. R. Kirkham. The pupils - brought gifts


of fruit and flowers. The Festival-continued on


Leaders’ Meeting of th e Methodist Church was held in the vestry, presided over by the Rev. Eric S. Joselin.


Sunday morning, .when the Vicar conducted Matins. The new Harvest Queen, Miss Noelene Whittam, read, one of the lessons. At Evensong the preacher


was the' Vicar of St.- Albans, Burnley, the Rev. E. A. Smith. Mrs. Hallam was the


organist.


■afterwards given to the sick and to local hospitals.


Harvest thanksgiving


• Harvest thanksgiving ser­ vices were held at Grindle- ton’ Methodist • Church on Sunday when the afternoon -and evening preacher was Mr. R. Hodge, of-Tarleton. . The church ; was : delight­


fully decorated with; flowers and harvest., offerings; and


there were- good ^congrega­ tions throughout,the day. Mr. S; H. v Green ’ was the organist. -, . • On Monday evening the


' Mr. S; H. Green showed some fine colour. , slides 'of flowers and gardens; Tea and biscuits -were served 'and the event concluded with! a sale of produce.


harvest social was held in the Sunday School, with Mrs. M. Green in the chair.


' . WestBradford -j


Sl. Callierihc’s - Harvcst^thanksgiving ser­


‘ -gifts - .to .-the“.Tatter,, .service


’for.‘evensong. ; The chlldreni-brought their:


in the morning - and the church was :packed at; night


• vice,* was- conducted “by..the;/; Vicar / of ;>Waddingtori,f Canon;


.C.’-F. Goodchild, assisted- by/ the Rev. W. Frankland.: Miss


-which;.like the’morning' ser-,


vices were held at St. Cather­ ine’s Church, .West Bradford,, /on Sunday. Therenvas-a good , attendance at sung eucharist


Fruit and flowers were ........


New session The afternoon meetings of


the members. Mrs. Robbs presided over the meeting, which was well attended, and she also thanked the speaker.


St. Helen's branch of the Mothers’ Union were opened for the new session on Mon­ day. Speaker was E. N. Side- bottom, Vicar of Grindleton and Rural Dean of Bowland. Mrs. Goodcliild welcomed


■ were expressed by the presi­ dent.


from Alston Hall to Wycoller and the country; to Lakeland via the Ribble . and Hodder valleys, by Mr. Norman Duer- den; Deputy Warden. Thanks


. a : Memorial Service was held in St. Andrew’s Parish Church on Friday evening for the late.Mrs. Mary Leem-


Memorial Service


ing, whose death was repor­ ted the previous week.'v It was led by the Rector,


the Rev. George H. Gaze, and Mrs. E. Waterworth was the


organist.


•’ attention, to- -the1' wet . and muddy, condition of the foot- - path.:- ’ ■


Surveyor has asked British Rail to make the cattle creep under the railway at Langho station fit for pedestrians to use. I t was last cleaned: out in November. The surveyor’s action follows word from the ; Parish Council .who drew


Footpath The County Divisional


W h is l Driv e


■ The first of the season’s whist and domino drives was ' held in the Memorial Insti­ tute on Saturday, organised by the ’. members of the. Church of England. Mrs. Renton, wife of the


Vicar .of Gisburn, presented the prizes and the winners wore: Whist, women's: L Mrs.


. Dominoes:: adults, 1, Mrs. E/ Pinder; 2, Mrs. E. New- house; 3, mV; S. Harrison.,- Juniors: 1, Brian-Stott;.'.2.


T. Whitaker. 1 ■


: Caron: Lirigard; 3, Susan Harrison.


• MCs , were: Mr. A.- and Mr. S. Hoigaie.


Ecclcs


. Men’s: 1, Mr. e . Broughton: - 2, Mrs. R. Robinson; -3,. Mr.


Deniable: 2, Mrs. R./M. Wil- • kinson; 3,. Mrs. P- Harrison.


-Limit - > . . The surveyor -has •. turned - down a* Parish -.Council


•' the‘•■main road .to Butler Clough Farm.


; a-equest: for a 30 m.p.h. speed limit on Whalley Old Road from near the junction with


' yard' length ’ the surveyor considers-that'the'conditions


- restricted area at the correct speed. He-notes that there is very ‘ little development, that .this is confined to one side


very good and the present speed limit signs can be seen " in j ample time ■ to enter the


do not justify such a limit. He says,the sight lines are


- of -the road- and even then only for, part of the length under review. '


. IVBitton Harvest Festival


; Institute were guests of. Pen­ dleton WI at the meeting on.


Women’s Institute Dunsop Bridge Women's


Tuesday week.


: Ulverston ; -was'- the ■ speaker. and with' the aid °£ slides she .took members on; a ; tour,


of the. Lake District: . She was thanked by . Miss


Jackson. After a buffet supper social ,


- the. president - -Mrs. - Brown. . ' Miss K. Attenborough, of


Members wore welcomed by ' :


; for the - Harvest Festival ser vices on Sunday.


ton. ;was beautifully decora­ ted by members of the- con­ gregation and Sunday School


All; Hallows’ Church.: Mil-


.- .Knowles, whoi,thanked every?. . one who -had given fruit, flowers'and gifts. ‘ ■ Both services were well


Services were taken;by the Vicar, the ■ Rev. A. ’F.


i


.attended.",-" ‘ . - /' '. On, Monday the fruit and/ flowers wore distributed to . •; the. sick' and 'elderly,' people . V. connected' with, thechurch.


• After investigating the 330 Music was supplied by the -•


this is advisable and would be beneficial, particularly to the ratepayers. Where there is obvious overlapping, there must be some redundancy bureaucratically—three offi­ cials when one, with the necessary assistance should suffice having regard to the sizes of the areas. These facts must be taken


national level. In regions like Ribblcsdale.


Letters to the


bers take out; more than one book, which again reduces


Editor But we know many mem­


this figure. Now, bringing in the two


ing August 56 new members were enrolled and 102 mem­ berships ■ cancelled. In spite of these facts,


part-time' assistants, - the figure is reduced still further. Again quoting facts, ■ dur­


into account whether one is for or against the reshuffling contemplated by Maud. The aim is to modernise.


..considered in the .light; of what is desirable and neces­ sary to-meet obvious - future requirements. Nationalism, not parochialism,■ must be the watchword. If I have one regret it is


Town Hall, even Whitehall, must take a bold stop for­ ward and hand over some of their responsibilities under a now regional system....... Every aspect of the threat­ ened '‘revolution’’ must be


which the coucillor had in front of him, I again could not get a seconder when I opposed the appointment - of an assistant librarian on the grounds stated. Will Coun. Turner reply in


proving nte wrong and that, after all. I don’t know what I am talking about? , ... .....Bob- Ainsworth, (Coun), Goosebutts' Lane, ‘Clitheroe.


these columns, justifying these ■ appointments,


thus Chairman’s


that Ribblesdale did n o t appreciate the distinct advan­ tage of amalgamation long ago. ■ I agree with my -news­


paper’s comment that the voice of the ordinary man


local government service. He should tell his council and his local newspaper what he thinks about the whole busi­ ness. I t is indeed a shame -that


must be heard if we are to get a reasonable, efficient


visit ■. When Sir Charles Bur- man, chairman oE the Tar­ mac Derby Group, visits Clithcroe on Thursday, October 9, to open the new asphalt-producing plant, the company should turn on their dust-producing plant at the same time and take him to see it going at


some of the area’s voluntary organisations, apart from party political bodies, seem to have such a sad degree of indifference to the contem­ plated cha-nges.Tt is time for/’ them to emerge from then- cloistered cubbyholes.


that Ribbiesdale should ever be part of Blackburn-or Burnley. Harold R- Broughton, 78, Pimlico Road, Citheroe. .


To me it is unthinkable


Library issue.


Library debate, Turner said: - ‘Coun. Ains­ worth .doesn’t know what


In the recent


Public Coun.


thrown do\vn the gauntlet, which I accept, let. us how


lie is talking about.” C oun . -Turner, having


have the facts. A few months ago the


appointment of ■ Borough Librarian came up for review — and here I state emphatically that my re. marks are in no way per­ sonal. When a person reaches 65,


it usually follows that they retire, particularly so in local


government. :


mind. But to reach the 70s and


lime capacity; rightly so if it helps to keep an active


Some carry on in a part .


fill the position of Borough Librarian, thus depriving a


younger person of a - chance of promotion is to me quite


objection ; in Council, -, but could not get one other coun­ cillor to second this objec­


wrong. I accordingly -raised this


- library - assistant - was: on the - agenda. The facts- before us were


for the appointment, would he care to give reasons why?- ■-We;then come to the latest -Council meeting, when - the. appointment - of a full-time


these: ‘ During . 1969, 11,688 books were issued, a daily;


■ four,-supplemented .with'-two ; part-time assistants.. . f Ignoring. - the part-timers,


'


- , To deal with - these, books . we-have a/full-time' staff -of


average of 531. ‘


.this gives-us,on'average 133 books issued .'per, day, which


' is 16J per, hour on,an eight- hour day.


tion. Since Coun. Turner voted,


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citizens are guests, perhaps they will take this unique opportunity o f. drawing the attention of Sir Charles to r what Chatburn and Down- ham have to put up with, and the extent to which this plant is responsible for spoil­ ing our beautiful valley. The residents of these two-


full blast. If any of our leading


villages could do worse than organise a protest march to this opening ceremony with


produce: plenty of support from Clitheronians. - ' Let it not be thought that


banners flying. A' little publicity . would


I am vindictively sniping at these go-ahead firms around Black Horse, but if "they .are, to live by us they must learn to live with us and appreciate their responsibilities to the. local community. I t would be interesting to


painting is an expression of his creative personality. Tins, X suppose is the secret—he cannot sec a piece of wood lying on the ground without the thought enter-ins his head that the rough object could be turned into a useful or decorative item. He to o k u p painting


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must surely be a small paint­ ing completed over half a century ago. This depicts a small flock of hill sffeep


lashed by a snowstorm and watched over by the shepherd sheltering in the lee of a dry stone wall.


medium of painting is, in one


one need only examine pieces . of his woodcraft—his carving and joinery. Take a look at the mirror with its surround. Or the


word—art. As to his other- capabilities


Inches. The inspiration which prompted the carving of the . item came, alter.seeing an


illustration in a book-of child­ ren’s nursery rhymes. Skill


of old oak and set to work. The result—a miniature fig­ ure of a man and chair all from one piece of scrap wood. . The detail, and the expres­ sion on the chainnender’s face - reveal unlimited pat­ ience, tremendous skill and the a b i l i t y to . express.


Later he spotted a chunk


his sketch book portraying various figures m pen and


the acquiring of an old gear box for ono pound, he assem­ bled a small tractor complete with Land Rover tyres as a ■ toy for his grandson.


the period of petrol rationing. . Many cars were converted ,


came to mind as he related some of his activities during


to run on gas carried in a huge balloon-like bag on top , of the vehicle.


Power


Another example of his skill , is ‘The Dutchman’. And I must not overlook


pencil. Rarely docs one see such life and movement as


that in the dog sketch. Tom Bowker is also very


job himself and in order to keep an old 'Jowet' engine in


Tom Bowker set about the


because, as he said, “I got bored during the winter . This being a couple of years ago at an age when most of us have given up all thoughts


of such activities. His masterpiece, however.


painting at once brings to. mind the cold bitter uplands of our own fells in the grip of winter. This ability to arouse emotion through the


Tom Bowker with his painting of Bolton-by-Bowland.. A mere glance at tins oil


. the photograph of his home built car completed half a century ago.


adept in m o re practical things and I marvelled at


magnificent upright clock case, the miniature brass gun


Mcmoi’ics


and above all, the model of ‘The chair mender'.—a wood carving nine or ten inches in height with a base of a few


in a scrap yard a few years ago, he bought it for five shillings. ■ Following modification and


Seeing an old car engine


- whioh generated power for his home, at that time in the West Riding. .


use converted it to gas and with the use of a self-made governor was able to charge all the wireless batteries . which were in use at that time before electrical supplies had reached many villages. He even made a windmill


constructing a-film projector, complete with cooling system : etc. And being interested in photography he assembled an enlarger by gathering all sorts of bits - and - pieces including part of a milk .can.


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Ghandi in the


Ribble Valley


The recognition given


this week, particularly on television and radio to the centenary of the birth of Mahatma Ghandi is also a reminder that lie once visited the Ribblc Valley.


NATURALIST.


was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davies a t Heys Farm Guest House, West Bradford. That was in. Sept­


Our files record that he


ember 1931. He spent the evening of the


Huge Stocks—A| 2 x 21 to 8 All to|


26 th there and all the next day, Sunday. Many people saw him walking in the neighbourhood. Mr. Gandhi arrived about


See ourI All otluf


Fill


9 p.m.. on the Saturday even­ ing and left at 10 p.m. the next day. During Sunday he received


OUR BULK BUJ BE CARIt


a number of trade deputa­ tions including one from Clithcroc Weavers’ Associa­ tion, the local men being led by Mr. H. L. Parkinson, presi­ dent, and Mr. G. Bramc, secretary, Many people gathered in


TAPl THE


Castle Street that evening to watch Mr. Gandhi- pass through the town by taxi on


New


• players in.Clilheroc Parish Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's next production, “The Count of Luxemburg,” by Lenar.


faces among the leading . - ■


•Rene, the- Count,,and Mary Metcalf as Angele Didier. Mr: Whitney..'started his


They are Alan Whitney as


. early... interests was: in cathe­ dral music. ■ 4 1 Ho has been ..a -member ot


singing: career -as- a- choral scholar at Cambridge and Jus


- Comedy Society for many ■years ;before moving to Clitheroe. Her last part was Gretohen in the “ Student Prince.” She has also: sung with societies


Rhodesia, /taking- leading parts-in productions such as the “Merry Widow” and “The Dancing Years.” Edmond Cambien is again


operatic. in


; bookings at the Parish- Hall, will be open from November 3 (2 n.m. to 3 p.m. and 6-30


producer and Charles Myers musical director. The musical is being staged from November 17 to 22 and


•pirn; to, 7-30 p.m.) Mondays to Fridays and during the afternoon only, when the per­ formances are on. Old - age pensioners and


Clitheroe early this year and is personnel manager at Joseph Lucas Ltd., Burnley. He was tenor soloist in the Easter music from the Messiah, . . at the, Parish Church. Mrs. Metcalf was a member of the / Preston Musical


the Lydian - Consort, of Bir­ mingham, who are madrigal singers. His last light operatic part was Nankipoo in the "Mikado” at Birmingham. Mr. Whitney came to


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children w-ill be charged two shillings on - Monday and Tuesday only.


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know what plans .Tarmac and; those other quarry interests-, have -for getting, their pro­ ducts ' ultimately on to - th e : external by-pass' road and


and exit is that highly, dan­ gerous and very - doubtful Pimlico - railway bridge, built some ,100 years ago for. the horse'and-cart. ; As everyone knows, it -has


out of our town.' . ;• „■ The only useable • entrance


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Thqre are not infrequently > six axles, representing 60 tons:


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plus,. 'on' th e ' bridge at ono time when, two lorries pass.- :- I t is surprising, that the, transport unions have; had


nothing to say about the unnecessary risks . to ' their,


eye to - what: must obviously be a grave danger.' • :


drivers. lt:is.no use.tm-ning-a,blind-


near the bridge- a sign .'of subsidence?


so ”


Charlos - Musson,. Pimlico Rond, Clitheroe. - /•-,


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- t he weight ■: limit', on Pimlico -: ‘ Road: bridge, teas :10: tons axle,


weight,'and 14 tons for. public .service vehicles.


, ween 'the, " British v.-Railways'^ H/Irtiv/:): /111//'v< JWlll/.f/TV


This limit was, agreed' hct<‘ ., . . .


A Biitish Rail spokesman , in Preston said-this week that.:


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not arise when-one .will be tempted to say “X told -you


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recently been changed from' “Unsuitable for loads exceed­ ing five tons” to “Suitable for, loads not exceeding, 10 tons- axle weight/’ -■'■ - r


.Bradford, arc entering a icam. jn the Ribblcsdalc Table Tennis -League which starts:, in 10 days lime but they arc.-without an ■ essential piece ot equipment—a table, tennis table!


trouble Trutex Ltd., at West


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- ; Arrangements had . been; made to get .‘ one but these fell through1 and now the hunt, is on for a full size scond-hand tablet^ > At . the -•--momeht./K Truiex


> charge of the • team. :is, Mr. Peter ;Glennon, cutting room manager. He-wil-1- befglad' toV Jreceive offers:; of-.-ausuitable' •table."/


•,-iTlie; ninev-men - interested" a re’ among- a 'num.ber “in the ; central cutting division who have been moved to the West Bradford unit,'from Bury. In:


•have one team of -five players and tficy' hope . t o h a v e another.


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his way to Manchester to catch a London train.


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