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- In reply to the comments
of your correspondent, Mr. G. A. Parker, on _ the question of a television mast in the Whalley area, may I make my .own position perfectly clear.
My personal view (and I believe this to be shared by both my Whalley colleagues)
to ensure that, when these , facilities are made available,
necessary.
I.myself .am equally anxious
is that facilities to provide improved television reception throughout the area are not only desirable but very.,
they should be sited in the best -possible position from both the technical and aesthetic standpoints, remem bering that the projected mast would be designed and . placed to improve the recep- . tion; not only in Whalley, but also over a wide sur rounding area.
for the experts:and, as lay men, we have to accept their
The technical aspect is one
assurances on this point. More than one site has been
suggested and my own con cern is to be quite certain that the one ultimately selected is the absolute best from every relevant stand point
dards now in course of erec tion, these are the respon sibility of the county council, and neither the rural district nor the Whalley parish
As regards the lamp stan ‘Offensive’
proposal I was interested to read
Mr. Parker’s comments on the proposed transmitter
in certain areas of the village. Mr. Parker will, I am quite
council have been consulted on either their practicality or design, although the parish council have expressed their views (uninvited) on the design of those to be erected
sure, agree with me that im proved lighting on our roads is very necessary and that the safety of both pedestrians and motorists should, in this instance, outweigh all other considerations.
eroe R.D.C.. Chairman, Whal- ley Parish 'council.
Writer’s
apology In a letter criticizing
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the wastage of £6,000 by the Clitheroe Town Coun cil on consultants’ fees for proposed swimming baths, which I wrote to the Editor and which was published in the Clithcroe Advertiser and Times on February 28 last, I stated that if Coun. Hargreaves
intention on my part to thereby indicate the size of Coun. Hargreaves’ fortune or his own personal financial
lost one £6,000 in his own business he -would be bankrupt. There was at no time an
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ments about the light stan dards and television aerials, I fail to see how the erection of a mast will improve the appearance of the village. Does he seriously imagine
for Whalley Nab. "While I share his senti
HA VE TO BE CONSIDERED
position, as to "which I have no knowledge. I t has been pointed out to
result revealed some evidence.
me that some persons may h a v e misundertood the statement as phrased by me. I am accordingly pleased
look with what result time alone will tell. Political roots here are
to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere regret that the statement could be so misconstracted and I apologise for any inconveni ence o r embarrassment which may have been caused
butts Lane, Clitheroe.
°X an inclination towards change in the electoral out
“ P and very stubborn. Whether Clitheroe realises it or not
thereby. R. P. Ainsworth, Goose-
there has been a distinct change. "
the fact remains
tne head of the poll was something 0f a disastrous bodyblow to the orthodox and established parties; ;
A politically independent aanoidate overwhelmingly at
prise . if not shock,.,will: be watched with intlnest;, especi
The incidence of the, sur-
ally by thos'e" pensioner bowlers.
v- ;
(Who had grown accustomed to the status quo in our" local elections.
time of asking ,of
..the Rate payers nominee was likewise something of a shock to those
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baths controversy seems to be whipping up interest else where.
By the way; „ Clitheroe’s
concerned to remove the redundant ironwork from their properties? I doubt it.
our wholehearted support in resisting this offensive pro
Clitheroe Council deserve WhaUey Old Road, Billington.
posal. D. G. Swindells, Ridings,
‘Sldiiflint’
label I was pleased with Mr.
Musson’s letter in which he took up the cudgels on behalf ‘ o f . those pensioner bowlers who still have the urge for just a few more trundles of their beloved
that good and sufficient appeal that does not seek charity but reasonable con sideration for the old folks. I cannot imagine <any objec-'^
woods. Nothing need be added to
tion from any quarter, in cluding ratepayers.
competitive sports lovers of yesteryear is perfectly clear.
Our council’s duty to those
' the imposition of a copper or two w’hich OAP’s have to seriously consider should be removed a t once if a skin flint reputation is to be avoided.
Any embargo if it be but
ing visitors to the Edisford “playground” can be so amply accommodated surely it is not too much to ask that the same regard, be shown to our own residents and ratepayers. They love their bit of re
Yes indeed, if those motor
the political field continue. Who, other than the elec
"The violent oscillations in
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torate themselves, are the apparently unwitting pawns and victims? Those regular swings reveal
nothing more nor less than a pathetically whimsical trait in the political character, instability from which there appears to be no escape. Clitheroe’s recent election
that every television owner in Whalley will be sufficiently
‘‘anonymous” letter from a Clitheroe Advertiser and Times reader in-Canada, en closing a newspaper article
I have just received an
about the sender’s town’s local baths. They seem to be very popu
lar. Than that I can make no other deduction.
his identity I can only acknowledge receipt through tile medium of the Advertiser and Times with its Canadian contact and circulation.
Since he does not disclose
opportunity, allow me to clear away any possible lin
Availing myself of the
gering misunderstanding as to my definate opinion as to the advisability and necessity of public baths.
such an amenity. That they are a necessity and a stand ing monument to the nation’s appreciation of health and cleanliness cannot be gain said.
No town should be without
newspaper cutting,. clearly very popular in Canada. The letter bore the post
They are, according to that
mark “Scarborough, Ontar io,” if that may mean any thing to any of your readers
:' Piinlico. KoRiV SlHLieroe.( ■ ( '
here. . . . Harold R.: Broughton,
Sincere
thanks The magnificent support
1 received at last week’s municipal election in creases my belief the elec
torate would welcome an end to party domination in town affairs. At least that section of
creation and so do the on lookers,
The appeal at the very first Cut those
fees! Many townspeople ex
pressed astonishment and disbelief when their atten tion was drawn to the cheesparing attitude of our council towards our own pensioners in our
ded by a certain mystery'. At a meeting of the coun
Castle bowling greens. I t appears to be surroun
cil last October it was deci ded to increase the bowling charge for veterans to 3d. per hour, but no mention was made of the 6d. in crease posted in the Castle bow-1 house. At a meeting in the Pen-
are an organised body tvho play home and away mat ches and have a secretary, it would
ha.ve been common courtesy to have informed him of the proposed chan
Ale centre about a fortnight ago, four of our leading councillors were present and all of them confessed that they knew nothing about it. As the Veteran bowlers
ges. But why .pick on the vet
erans anyhow' for a miser able 2d. per hour increase? I t can scarcely affect the rates. A single week’s loss of £85
cient to last f°r five years —£17 a year— less than a foreman’s weekly wage. Let ms get this' nonsense
at last realised party control- can be broken, votes must he cast -selectively, candidates’ • ability and: potential talking' preference over blind party allegiance. Surely: these party fanatics,
must realise their days are numbered if the electorate
and rising generations - will think for themselves and not he gulled by party propa ganda—usually both insincere and unrealistic. • The supporters-of -the In
With, the WI’s CALL AND SEE
Making plans
dependent councillor must maintain their allegiance, up
hold ■ the councillor at every opportunity above all be patient, and act as disciples throughout the town deter mined to provide the coun cillor with further. support in the future.
.time to sit' back and think, this , election . was- indeed momentous and will have given the party organisations
When the electorate has
food for thought. ■. ■ They will come up with
Drive, Clitheroe.
every trick in the book, so be watchful
and.don’t be fooled by their propaganda. Geoff. Sainsbury, Beverley
to visit London
Next month link dele
gates from WIs all over the country will be travel ling to London for. the Annual General Meeting at the Albert Hall on June 4. ..
; , Tw’o WIs are. linked to gether, and only one delegate
goes from each pair. This way it can happen that
the delegate votes both ways on a resolution. The four resolutions this
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year deal with accommoda tion for married couples in •homes and hospitals; the banning of cyclamates, a syn thetic sweetener
mostly in soft drinks and sweets, until further exhaus tive tests have been earned out regarding its long term effects; the method of elec tion of the national executive committee; and,the conserva tion of the countryside.
found Choice
meeting from local WIs include Mrs. Margaret Wil liamson of Mitton WI.
Delegates attending the
capacity as a VCO, but Bashall Eaves WI, with whom Mibton is linked, could not easily find a delegate to go, and though it was their turn to choose one they handed the choice back to Mitton.
She wras to attend in her
attended the AGM in London three or four times before.
Mrs. Williamson has
Bashall Eaves will be attend ing the Festival of Flowers at Levens Hall, Kendal, on the same day, and though there were one or two who would like to be delegates, family commitments made it difficult for them to spare the time.
A number of members front
Downham WU will be another delegate.
on the Civic Hall would rep resent 10,000 hours of the proposed 2d, per hour in crease and would be ■ suffi
into proportion. Give the “old boys” a break and allow them to enjoy themselves for Id. an hour as it has -been for the past 10 years, on production of their pen sion books. This could well be made
such a meeting before, but is looking forward to going as she is interested in all the activities of the WI, which she considers a marvellous organisation.
She has never attended Mystery
another- mystery tom- for members on June 11.
dripping WI are having
known only to the organiser. These tours have proved
The route is, of course,
a condition as their looks so. often belie their age. thanks
Road, Clitheroe.
voters who. by their discrim inating selection of candi dates they wish to represent them, succeeded in electing
an Independent councillor. To these civic minded
people I tender a very sincere thank you, a simple statement which in no way expresses my gratitude in reaching the exalted position of first pusher” at my debut. Such support leaves a man
to the fresh air, good com panionship and gentle exer cise they have been able to get on the town’s greens. Charles Musson, Pimlico
very popular and on previous occasions they have been overbooked. A coach with about 40 or 50 is expected
to he going. Fiona Brown
MOTHER OF TWO IS CLUB’S'
InEW PRESIDENT
feeling very humble and eager to enter the fray again at tfie
i Clitheroe’s group of professional and business women have elected a new president, Mrs. Joan Myers, of Clare
earliest opportunity. Townsfolk appear to nave
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haulage firm Mrs. Myers has been a member of the Sorop- timist Club for about five
A director in her husband’s
years.' She succeeds Mrs. Ethel
Turner, of York House, York
Street, Clitheroe. A native of Clitheroe, Mrs.
Myers is also a part-time teacher at St. Leonard's Church of England Primary School, Langho.
Mother
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She is the mother of two
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Rain marredl Pennint ramble
It had to happen somc|
and it did happen last: day when . the exceptl long run of good wcalhel the Ramblers’ AssociJ (North East Lancs.) rambles was unlul
reversed. : Dufton was reached af | glorious ride north via Sedburgh, Kirkby Stcphcil Appleby, where all col assembled'and parties spli|
groups. one coach, filled to cap!
took the ‘A’ party a;few | further north, where, , av earn, they alignted and s i on the ascent ot Crosif Ua3u ft.), the highest:; along the whole route t | Pennine Way, and to d(| ny Little; Dun Fed" and Dun Fell, a total distancel mnes of mountainous w| belore rejoining the groups for tea in Duftorl
Duiton and neaded for 11 Pike, that cone-shaped [ wnicti dominates the sky J this comer of Westmorla|
The 'B' party alight I Shortened
which marred all walkin ing the afternoon, this was shortened and mi returned almost direct!; to Dufton after about miles of walking.
Duo to the rain anc
then- intended walk to| Cup Nick, following til nine Way ' from Dufto: a iso received a tho'roug ting, yet saw little of thi amphitheatre ‘ among, th| because of the ;rain an which kept visibility dow few yards.'
The 'C' party carric /
time, the rain ceased, the! lifted and the day: brig
Ironically, • round, aboi
but by then most memb. carried out their day’s i| under really depressing v conditions.
day’s rambles were Me Whittaker, of, Accring Franks, Nelson, and R son, Brierfield. ,
Leaders responsible
dales, in the
-.Lake Disc June 8.
Next excursion is_ td i i J iU S t
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