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g Clttheroe Advertiser and Times, Slay 16, 1969 Here’s a conflict of interests...


returning to a. vital and in­ creasingly important prob­ lem, important to everyone interested in the amenities of our countryside and in particular their preservation. You will perhaps remember a


I offer no apology for


few weeks ago. X said the time was at hand when those con­ cerned with such matters should get together to solve what T fear will continue to be a contentious question relating to a variety of ideas and inter­ ests.


Easter of what I believe will be a future serious matter. And Whitsuntide,


We saw a glaring example at


weather be favourable, will also serve as an illustration, when once again the hordes of tourists seek enjoyment and recreation in Ribblesdalc and Hodder valleys.


. should th e Apparent


plan is necessary, now that the popularity of our area is more available to an increasing num­ ber of motorists, should bo


That some sort of overall


wait in the hope that it will never happen? Or can it be we shall again hear it suggested in years to come that those who had the power were only con­ cerned with sweeping the prob­ lem under the carpet, and in so doing left a more serious state of affairs for others to clean­ up?


plain for all to see. Must we therefore, as before,


of foresight and planning when we consider the popularity of Edisford. Since its inception its fame has spread, and hundreds of motorists are content to park their cars, sit by the river, watch the family let off steam, paddle, and in general, have a pleasant time within a compar­ atively small area. Obviously they like it, and if-


We have a glorious example


.particular the farmers. Here we have an example not


such a spot did not exist then they would soon clutter-up the wayside, roam the banks of the nibble and eventually spread out across adjacent territory and in so doing clash with other interests, people, and in


apparent to everyone. The writing on the wall is


only of concerning the pro­ vision of amenities, but of how to channel similar interests where they are less likely to cause disturbance to others.


flicting interests and no desire to offend others, instead of conflict we have co-operation.


Disaster


these conflicting pastimes, hob­ bies and various methods of recreation which, if allowed complete freedom, can only end


On the other hand, we have


in disaster. An example of this was to be


seen, again at Easter, on a visit to the upper Hodder, or to be more precise,- Stocks Reservoir. Now I think I can claim that


ground of mine at all seasons, long before the first tree was planted and much of the sur­ rounding landscape engulfed by conifers.


concern. I t has been a happy hunting


All, it seems, are glad to be together with no serious con­


its waters as a rendevous for an kinds of interesting and rare wild fowl, particularly in wi_-


Indeed I have come to know


ter. I have also seen it adopted as a nesting ground by the at one time rarity, and I have every reason to think it is one


of the most valuable sanctuaries in Lancashire or Yorkshire.


in a way human, it is o£ supreme importance, particu­ larly when all naturalists in all parts of the world are agreed that protection and conserva­ tion is so vital if we are to pre- serve our diminishing wildlife for the enjoyment of coming generations.


As a refuge for wild life, and


for the past 30 years I have followed the changes—both beneficial and detrimental—in this spot with close and regular


these things as I sat ponderin» on the fantastic changes which have taken place in this area during the last half century. I was also very forcibly


I could not help but think on


reminded of this problem of conflicting interests.


Angling


this waterway has been avail­ able for angling for some' time, but now for some reason of


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attended. Mrs. King-Wilkinson re­


by Grindleton Women’s Institute at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton, was atten­ ded by members and friends, and voted to be worth repeat­ ing. Yesterday week Mrs. J.


members entertained with an amusing concert. Mrs. O. Hetherington


Richardson and illustrated by dolls and souvenirs. After supper Grindleton


about travels in Southern Europe given by Miss


Simpson was. in' the chair at the monthly meeting which was attended by guests from Mitton WL Members listened .to a talk


thanked Miss Richardson for her talk and Grindleton were thanked for their hospitality by Mrs. Williams, of Mitton. The June Meeting is being


Leeming and Mrs. J. Holland also received flowers in vases. A large birthday cake,


then presented with a brooch and a basket of flowers. ■Presentations of baskets of flowers were made to vice- presidents, Mrs. N. L. Shaw and Mrs. J. Steen and to secretary, Miss I. Wadding- ton and treasurer, Mrs. L. I. Lewis, handbags were given. Minute secretary, Mrs, J.


pared by the eommittee, was served and tribute was paid to the president by founder member, Mrs. J. Leeming. Mrs, King-Wilkinson was


ferred to the 25 happy years she had spent with; the Institute of which she is founder president. Supper, arranged and pre­


made and iced by Mrs. Holland was cut by the president. A competition for tire test


held at the Stocks plant of the Pylde Water Board. If members wish to go they


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members of Clayton-le-Dale .Women’s Institute as guests at the May meeting of the Women’s Institute. She also . welcomed Mrs.


Doyle as a new member. Tho speaker, Miss Butchart spoke on' candied ■


annual general meeting in London' were discussed and Miss Jones of Downham, the ■link delegate was instructed how to vote. ■ For ‘the social time,-Mrs.


home-made sweets was won by Mrs. Bairstow, and the birthday greetings were read by Mrs. Whittaker. The resolutions for the


The competition for a box of


was thanked by Mrs. S. Hol- gate.


fruits. She


Women’s. Institute Mrs. Bairstow : welcomed


Chipping


Women’s .Institute a t, their - May meeting.' She related some amusing


a talk given by Miss Gerda Redlidh to members of the


Women’s Institute “Under the Big Top" was


anecdotes about her experi­ ences working in an Italian circus for 18 months just before Italy entered the war.


Miss Redlich dramatically told her story. Thanks were expressed by Mrs. Jean Hardman. -Resolutions for the annual


With mime and action,


a business meeting, presided over by Mrs. IT. C. Hope. Mrs. M. Whitaker, dele­


general meeting in London's Albert Hall were discussed at


gate for Chipping and Thomley was instructed how to vote. •Mrs. D. Hayhurst took names of members wishing


' content. .. Now I am not at this stage


other the scope has been exten­ ded and the fisherman can now ply over its waters to his heart’s


concerned or anxious to go into the pros and cons of water polution, public health, disease.


least worried. I sat watching a pair of


drink water purified and treated after these activities take place then I am not in the


If consumers are content to


Canada geese, the serenity of the scene was disturbed by the approaching of a small boat, complete with anglers and out­ board motor. Obviously this meant the


being that the observer causes little or no discomfort to any­ one.


if such projects are allowed to continue, most of the spring and summer residents will be driven away.


Of one thing we may be sure,


there is room for everyone, no matter what their pastimes. But as I intimated several weeks ago, the time is opportune for the various clubs, societies and other organisations to get to­ gether in order that we may live together. Otherwise, as we have seen with the bird watchers and the


Of course, as I have said,


‘ redshank and others soon van­ ished. A few minutes later the craft turned and headed south to


sudden disappearance of the bird life. The geese were forced to leave the water and curlew,


'.'Vf the'angler. obtains pleasure in "'^observing,


. disregard, not only of the wild life,, but of those who, just as


the difference


again slowly return as the anglers went about their activities. This I consider is a flagrant


ity.


mitted then instead of the place being recognised as a nature • reserve it will become, known as a pleasure resort, satisfying the wants of a few and above all a gross waste of natural amen­


across its waters. If this sort of thing is per­


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stand, and like the political and economic situation, a farce and illusion.


I t is all so difficult to under­


wild fowlers on the sea shore, there can only be trouble. Stocks, if the authority so


Nature Conservancy going to great lengths to ensure the pro­ tection of our bird life, indeed so much so that you are faced with the law should you dis­ turb a bird at the nest.


decides, is large enough for many forms of recreation, the high water level being some six miles in length. But there can be no justification for the dis­ turbance I have described. Never, I consider, can so


Stocks, birds are driven away and deprived of the facility of nesting just because some angler takes a fancy to a water­


On tlie other hand, as seen at


much discomfort and harm be done by so few. If we must have them, then I suggest the outboards and other craft con­ fine their activities to an area south of a line passing mid-way


. the numerous interests involved in this pursuit of leisure.


NATURALIST.


example of the danger of which I have warned, and positive proof of the necessity of co­ operation and planning between


way. Altogether, a


striking On one hand you find the .


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Can you give a child


a holiday? Clitheroc Women’s


Royal Voluntary Service are once more planning to provide summer holidays for underprivileged chil­


dren. And. tiffs ' week they


■ Supper hostesses were Mrs. T. Donaldson Mrs. G. Billows and Mrs. Cornthwnite. The social half-hour was orga­ nised by Mrs, J. Dinsdale.


photograph.” Winners .were; Mrs. E. Atkinson, Mrs,. G. Wilkinson and Mrs. ' D. ; Cornthwaitc.


: won by Mrs. Altliam with this entry:


“There was an old man, 82, Whose . wife said she’d


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dent, -welcomed- a new member to Little Mittoh and District Women’s institute at the monthly meeting. - • She mentioned that while


Women’s Inslitulc Mrs. Smithson;'-the ''presi­


she herself had been unable to attend the group meeting, members had-spent a very enjoyable evening. Members were told that


25th birthday card, judged by Mrs. Dakin was won by 1, Mrs. G. Parker and Mrs. W. B. Ramsay and 2, Mrs. F. Lawson and Mrs. J. Tow'.er.


ing programme was organised by Mr. and Mrs. Dakin.


were gained during the year by Mrs. F. Dawson and Mrs. H. Robinson, who were pre­ sented with certificates. After supper, an entertain­


Highest number of points


■ the Methodist'- Schoolroom , when sister Hannah Beilis;


Over Sixties . The Over 60s Club met in


to the Central Methodist Mission in Glasgow for 10 years. She was thanked by Hie Rev. John Goodhall. Tea and biscuits were


served and arrangements for the June meeting were dis­ cussed. This will take the form of an evening outing and the secretary would be grateful for offers from car drivers,


Dunsop Bridge


were judged by Miss Red­ lich. Winning poems were


to go on a mystery tom- planned for June 11. Poems about the theatre


“Theatreland’’ by Miss D. Fletcher; "The Theatre’’ by Mrs. Jean Richardson and “The Big Top" by Mrs. B. Singleton, The competition was won. by Mrs.'Deci Seed. The social half-hour took


Building fund The Dimsop Bridge Build­


ing Fund Committee held its annual general meeting in the village roam on Monday and it was disclosed that funds stand, at the present date, at £3,020. The Committee are very


pleased with and grateful to all who have helped the effort since it started in June 1962.


the form of quiz games. Mrs. Hope announced that there would not be any col­ lections of waste pauer at further meetings.


yet to be made but it is hoped to make a start on a new hall this year. More funds are, of course, needed and the committee


Final arrangements have


were reminded of the stalls on the village green in June, the cabaret at Whltewell in August and the social at Newton in October.


Hurst Green


Wliisl drive The Women’s Unionists


held their second whist and domino drive in tile Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, on Thurs­ day May 8. A-total of £14.Is was handed over to .the Memorial Hall funds. Winners: Women’s Mrs. D. Lakeland, Mrs; J. Bailey.


of Clitheroe, gave a talk on • work in the missions. Sister Hannah was attached


hostesses,- slides taken - by various members depic ting- some of the year’s activities were shawm. Hie evening ended with the singing of the National , Anthem.


So he said with a sigh Join the W-I And if they’ll have me I ’ll come too.” After cups of tea from the


nothing to do, - Gisburn


Miss Downs from the Solo­ mon Islands would be speak­ ing at Lancaster in July and it was agreed to take a length of cotton material to this meeting. I t was announced that


, was held, in St. Mary the Virgin Church, Gisburn, on Sunday, at 6-30 pan. There was a good congregation. Members of Gisbum and


St. Mary’s A' speoial Rogation service


members in the county had been offered a trip to Greece in March or November, 1970.


intendent at Marsden Park, Nelson, who gave an interest­ ing and instructive talk on ‘House Plants,’ > He had brought' a- large- :


AGM at the Albert Hall were discussed and the delegate was instructed how to vote. The president introduced Mr. Pearce, Parks Super­


The resolutions for the


foliage arrangement on a saucer was won by Mrs. Haigh, six stars and Misses A. and M. Knowles, five stars each.


members were guests of Grindleton Women’s Institute and spent a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Smithson thanked Grindleton for their hospi­ tality.


Bownfiam


Downham a n d T-wiston attended a Rogationtide ser­ vice which was conducted by the Vicar of Downham, Canon H, V. Whitsey. Due to the bad weather, it


Rogation service Thirty parishioners of


was held in a barn. Mr. J. Parker read the


lesson. Also present was a lamb.-


Pendleton


evening was held last Tues­ day at the chatbum Park Drive, Clitheroe,, home of the president Mrs ’Brown. - Brisk trade was done on ' the bring and buy stall, and


competitions were held. Proceeds for WI fluids


amounted to £35.. . : -V


Waddington


Women’s Institute At -the monthly meeting o f '


Men’s, Miss Bretherton, Mrs. M. Holden. Dominoes, Mr. II. Ains-'


worth; Carolyn Young, Miss Joyce Ainsworth. Competi­ tion winner, Mrs Slater.


SPiiring dance


Roberts, read- one of her scripts and Mesdames Sagar, Spencer, Roberts - and Miss Bairstow comprised the panel for 20 • Questions with Mrs. F. Harrison as question master. Supper was served by the ■ ■


hostesses.


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W:ft/Xt %


' brated its‘25th birthday last week in the Village Hall.


Women’s Institute The Women’s Institute cclc-


■King-Wilkinson, was in the chair and Miss V. M. Garnett, - who was present'for the first


The president, Mrs. L. C.


time since her illness, played far v the ? singing of "Jeru­


salem.” The business', meeting was


• J. Shepherd; - of ..Dunsop Bridge, v joint link ,with the


brief and' a - welcome was given by the president to Mrs.


• National Federation meeting in London. Mr. and Mrs. F.


agement committee held their spring dance on Friday, May 9 at which the Fete Queen and her attendants for 1969 were chosen.


The Memorial Hall man­


Bolton, and her assistants Pauline Young and Patricia Crotty. Competition winner was


The fete Queen is Janice


raised for Memorial Hall funds.


Mr. James Holden. A total of £22 10s 0d was


Bolton-by-Bowland


Women’s Institute The president, Mrs. E.


Ayre presided at the monthly meeting of the Women’s


Institute held in. the School. She welcomed Mrs. Storey,


- School on May 13, 85 mem­


Waddington Women’s Insti­ tute, held in the - Methodist


bers were present. Mrs. Birtwell, a:.young,,


new member, was welcomed by Mrs, A. Lupton, the presi-


dent.


the outing to - Lancaster Castle have been made by Miss H. MarstaTid.


The final.arrangements for -- - -


outside the Sun Inn at 9 a.m. on June 4. Mrs. Doreen Underwood was elected' delegate,for the


The party are leaving from :■■■■■


Autumn Council Meeting to be held at the University of


Lancaster. - « Members were reminded of


■the countryside ramble on. May 20. They are meeting in. the square at 7 nan. and ter­ minating nit Bashall Hall where. Mrs; M. Fye, whoso home it is will taken them on


a tour of the Hall. . The four resolution to.be


presented ■ at ■ ‘ the , -annual general meeting at the Albert


• Mrs. Storey judged the ■ competition for “An animal


of- Bash-all Eaves, who demonstrated basket-making using only hedgerow mate erials Thanks were expressed by, Mrs, T. Donaldson.


Hall on June 4 were fully dis­ cussed and the procedure on voting was given to -tire dele­


Women’s Institute A successful tea and coffee


Mrs Marsden and Mrs. Miller. On Thursday evening, 15


The supper hostesses were


District Young Farmers’ Club took part. Tho first lesson was read by Mi-. James Ren­ ton, and the second by Miss B. Newhouse. Miss J. Duckworth, Miss A.


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The competition for “A Limerick on our WI” was';'.


;it was agreed , that an esti­ mate be obtained tor an


about the fencing on the re­ creation ground were consi­ dered to be too costly and


, alternative type of fencing. It was reported that the


' members d e c i d e d that arrangements be made for this at the beginning of June. It .was also agreed to con­


grass on the recreation ground required 'cutting and


■ Preparations lor the Best Kept' Village Competition were briefly discussed and members agreed -that a meet­ ing be held on Wednesday. May 14, which could be attended by anyone inter­ ested in helping with the competition.


Sabden


Sherry evening A sherry evening and bring


Temple, Miss B. Newhouse, Mr. G. Carr brought seeds, milk, bread, eggs, forks and a mower to be' -presented to -the Vicar.


Mothers’ Union


.: coUectioniof ?ay'sand imusual-t.: plants. Mam-;.mgstlona’- were asked and .tnanlq were asked by Mrs. Halgh. 1 The competition for a


-•t J.< H.-.;Rentan,.at the monthly:i . meeting ' of the Gisburn


‘ Mrs. W. Carter, of Brad­ ford, was welcomed by Mrs.


entitled "What—Women’’ and' was most interesting and humorous. She was thanked by Mrs. Renton. Refreshments were served


branch of the Mothers’ Union in the Festival Hall on Tues­ day afternoon. Mrs, Carter’s talk was


and arrangements made for the visit to Hubberholme


Church on Tuesday. Slaidburn


Young farmers Slaidbuni Young Farmers’


Club was host for the Settle Regional Rally last Thursday when more than 300 people from the eight clubs in the region were present in the village. Competitions were held at


and buy sale was held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rimmer, in Gar­ deners Row. Sa.bden, and ■the proceeds, 'which amounted to more than £23, were foi­ s t . Nicholas’ Sunday School funds.


Anniversary A record collection of £173


took place last Sunday at the 171st Sunday School Anniver- sary a t the Baptist Church. ; The special-preachei's were


tribute five guineas to the Council for the Preservation of Rural England Appeal. Fund: -


was the soloist during musical items sung by the choir. Collections amounted to


Waddington


Wadding-ton branch of the British Legion held a bingo and social evening at the Hodder Bridge Hotel, during which supper was served.


British Legion On Wednesday week, the


Fellowship Class was held in the Methodist school vestry and was conducted by the Rev. Eric S. Joselin, who continued his talk in "My peace I give unto you.” The Rev. Dr. T. C. Borth-


Fellowship meeting On May 8, the Ministers’


more than £25 and will go to t-he Sunday School Funds.


appealed for hostesses who would welcome youngsters into their homes for a week oi-two. Many of tho' children live


in overcrowded homes in in­ dustrial towns, arid a change of environment would mean so much to them. They ' are aged between


five and 15, and every effort is made to find children who will fit in with the families. Last year the scheme proved- a great success, and nine children had a holiday in tire 'Clitheroe district. The WRVS would be


wdek also spoke. The pianist was Mrs. E. W. Davey.


Jumble Sale Last Friday evening, Wad­


dington'Cricket Club held a jumble sale in the Methodist Schoolroom. During the week members


pleased to hear from fam­ ilies who would take a child for a holiday of this kind. Anyone >. wishing to help


should contact Mrs. Steiger, centre organiser, telephone Clitheroe 2731, Banks, children's Clitheroe 4216.


or Mrs. organiser,


and friends and boys of the village had gone round with cars to collect the jumble


to be sold, together with items for a pound stall. Quite a number of people


from surrounding areas came to buy. Cups of tea with biscuits


the Rev.. N. B. Jones, area superintendent of. the Lanca­ shire and Cheshire Associa­ tion of Baptist Churches, and ithc Rev. B. Allcock, of Blackpool. The children gave a demon- .


were “How Great Thou Ait” and “Send Out Thy Light.” The choir was under the leadership of Miss Frieda Moorhouse. Organists were Mrs. C.


stration, "The Kingdom of God,” which was produced by Mi-. K, Lowe. Anthems sung by the choir


Moorhouse and- Mi-. T. Filk- ington. .


Special service A special service was held


Duckmire Farm, Homs Farm, on t>he village green and in the Village Hall. The Slaidburn d u b pro­ vided refreshments for every­


travelled to the Coppice Piggery, Gisburn. for a meet­


one. On Monday, the club


. around by Mr. A. Walters. They were greatly impressed


ing and members were shown


by the highly efficient man­ agement of this fine herd of


by John Whitwell.


Pigs. Mi-.. Walters was thanked


Paythorne


Chapel was a busy place last Saturday when the sale organised by the Sunday School was held. Tho various stalls of cakes,


Sale Payithome M e th o d i s t


toys, miscellaneous goods and bedding plants were well


patronised. Refreshments were avail­


able and there were pony rides for the children’s enter­ tainment provided by Robert


in St. Nicholas’s Parish Church for Rogation tide. Members of the Parish


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were sold- during the even­ ing, and the proceeds amounted to £17 for club funds.


Dance Following the jumble sale,


a grand dance was held in the St. Helen’s Schoolroom. The bands were The Strauss Smash Band and The Heathan Blood, and there was a'good gathering from near and far taking part in the dancing.


and the total proceeds of £30 were on behalf of the Wad- ding-toii Reading Room, which caters for many of the social activities of the village.


Refreshments were served


Council; and representatives •from the various industries of the village were present. The lessons were read by


Coun. H. Britcliffe and Mr, David Swannick, The vicar, the Rev. J.


;


White, conducted.-the service and the -organist was Mr. H. Swannick.


Procession A procession of witness took


place on Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. The children and members


on Monday evening in the Trustees Room of Wadding- ton Hospital to discuss arrangements for the forth­ coming village Sports, to be held on Saturday, June 7. Mr. J. F. Barrow was in the


Village sports A public meeting was held


Special ' issue Former Deputy Prime


Minister George Brown makes a plea": today for more -top- civif servants to be drawn‘front the gram­ mar schools and the red­ brick universities. Writing to special issue of


"Punch,” which is devoted to “The New Establishment," Mr. Brown claims that far too many of our top civil servants come from a well-to-do, public school background. If more people can be recruited from, other sectors


of the community, says Mr. Brown, then the new estab­


lishment in Whitehall will be very well fitted to serve the requirements of our modern society.


. The new issue of "Punch"


chan-. The secretary, Mrs. F. Brown, read the minutes of the last meeting and Mr. D. Crompton gave the financial statement and said they were in credit , to the amount of


£130 raised by whist drives, etc..


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free, and restricted to chil­ dren of the village.


The children’s sports are


of different organisations processed from the school to the Olmrch. The Rev. Father Begley took the service.


Moorhouse. Tlie proceeds, £27 12s. 6d.,


will go towards -the decora­ ting funds, and £13 has ‘ been donated bringing the total to date up to £4012s. 6d.


Read


taker, and Messrs. Bottoms, Mayer, Skinner and Speak, were present at the parish council meeting held recently in the Church of England School..Tho clerk reported that a bollard had been erected


Parish council The chairman, Mr. Whit-,


■ the history of wine-making from early times and then, using modem methods, intro­ ducing tho use of plastic and nylon utensils, demonstrated the making of wine. He brought a number of


‘Institute had a wine-making , : demonstration ; on Monday given by Mi-. W. Dobson, of Sabden, who was assisted by his.wife.. Mr. Dobson traced briefly


Women’s Institute Members of the Women’s


forms had been distributed throughout the village and had to be returned by May


Mr. D. Nelson said entry


received to prepare the recre­ ation ground on Thursday and Friday mornings, and for the day; of the event. Other offers will be very welcome. A ’ fancy, dress. parade is to


Many offers of help were


be held ®t 1-45 pm., and judg­ ing will take place at 2 p.m. Age groups for fancy dress


are: Up to five years; six to 10, and 11 upwards, also couples and . groups. Prizes will be given for each section. Various events1 ore to 'b e


sample tvines which he had made previously which tho members, enjoyed tasting. Thanks were expressed by Mrs. O. Lowe. m. Mi's. Yates read the


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future Set for a bright future in


the Royal Air Force is 17- year-old Norman Andrew Butler, of Windsor


Avenue, . Clitheroc. He has just returned from


held, including a cross country race. I t was thought that spiked


- the no. litter campaign. . Winners in the competition for the nicest sherry glass


onthly letter and all mem­ bers were asked to help in


were 1, Mrs. Parkinson; 2, Miss Newby; 3, Miss Thomp­


; about the rubbish-. being tipped - near thq footpath be-.; tween Straits Lane and,


on Tennyson Avenue between Jubilee Street,., and Fort; Street: ; and that ? two,: new. / seats had been sited at the bottom of George Lane. Complaints were made


gate. An interesting 'letter from,


vivid description of her visit ■to.the Denman College on an


institute bursary..


the New Zealand inik ..was- read by Mrs Holte-Smdth. r Mrs. Peter Garnett gave a


Whalley Road and at the rear;of - Fort Street: garage


site.: Complaints • were also heard about the mill / dam- near Straits Lane which is ; not-adequately fenced. - Proposals put forward


. when not competing. Mineral waters and crisps will be pro­ vided "for children free.


shoes should not be allowed. There will be a number of sideshows for the children


son. Hostesses for next month,:


are Misses Bibby and Heap' and Mrs. A. Wilson and Mrs. : O. Lowe.


Holden .


. .versary. services at Holden Chapel on Sunday were well attended and in the congre­ gation were many past scholars. v The Rev. H. Robinson, of Blackburn, conducted .the services and gavc tlie address. ; Mrs. S. Smith, of, Clitheroe,


Anniversary' The Sunday School anni-


:■ inz. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rod- well provided tea and biscuits.


Langho


domino drive fheld'-in; 'the school' on «.Thursday,organ-« ised by the Ladies’ Committee of the - School*, ;Extenslon; Fund, the winners were: 'Women’s,,'.' Mrs'.' -Wright,''


St. Leonard’s Church At the .weekly, whist .and',


Mrs. Tate,. Mr/H.■ Crowthcr.-■ -


' DominoesMrs.’fV.iEddles-, ton ' Mrs. Manley* and « V'U-


M: Bullock. XA


* Mrs,


dress parade will be held in Pt. Helen’s Schoolroom, and the races on the first fine evening of -the follow-tog week. At ■ the close of; the meet-


If the day is wet. the fancy ;


ft month’s free flying instruc­ tion a t Carlisle! He won an RAF flying Scholarship, and spent 30‘hours lin a single- engine. aircraft, lo hours fly­ ing solo.


\ He has also won on RAF


University- Cadetship, which he will, take up aber leaving


: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School next year. - . .-


Norman, who'is a' member


of the Air Traitors Corps at Blackburn, is to ■week in German; with other cadets, RAP: station; Before moving tc [Clitheroe,


i Norman was a m. : ATC a t - Penrith,' that spent a year


Miss Duxbury, Mrs. J. Ver- . non. Men’s,Mr.V'J.,;R.'i Ellis, >


'country-team; ! ■-./.'‘He has seven and, will take A-levef


; trahan* army cad' '* He' plays in soccer, team, and member- ofthe


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' in'c'V maths, - physics w . chemistry next Ve?


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is the first to the magazine's 128 years to be devoted to a single; subject. I t contains articles on trade unions, food, fashion; medicine and busi­ ness. . Sir . Edward Boyle. M.P.,


Conservative front bencher, writes on'education.


Tead While ; prel


last week’s il Show, Mrs. Lila had to go into! an operation cl but she and [ Metcalfe still I make more til


turnes for the I After the las I


on Saturday ev<[ trict Chairman I Westhead, spl audience; /from! thanked the


concerned and | presentations:;


producer,


engraved tank.| photograph fr< and a pennant I His assists: I


Mr. Edmund I r-l


Pickles, receive'! scout staff, a


Mancli tutor’s


recital Recitalist for|


Parish Church for Wednesday! will be Keith


positions of Ore hall Parish Chi Organ Tutor Manchester Col


Mr. Bond, v


has been hea Clitheroe: ■ befo came in Februa part in the “Ba


pieces on tha showed that; h technique . and music in a verj


something ' for including as it i Bach Fantasia G Minor, t-h Introductioni'P


His prograr


Fugue . by Her work that is sel one that will s full all the poss: of the organ.


piece of his "Partita" on r


Mr. Bond is


tune . “Picavdy.’l which: the w-l mortal flesh ke| often sung, ;


£ 2 6 4 i f


. Clitheroe Ladil the-- held the:| to .house and; last week.


was raised by; I ionnl Lifebo I


The/record a BUI


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