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6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 28, 1969 HJ


Now owr valleys are back to normal From near drought to


mer days were forgotten and the rains came. Becks and streams were soon gurgling full to the brim. The Hodder rose to a more


pleasant level and the Ribblc, flushed by days of torrential rain, swirled and in several places took to the fields.


mal-normal that is, in the Lancashire and Yorkshire style. For, let us face it, unless we have the continuous downpour with the occasional dry period then we. are wondering if the Day of Judgement is at hand. However, it did bring satis­


At last we were back to nor­ Normal


Ribble was very low as was the Hodder. Reservoirs presented a sorry spectacle, reminiscent of a devastated quarry, and sev­ eral of the smaller streams and becks throughout the country­ side were dry. Then, in typical fashion, it all changed. Suddenly dry sum­


weeks. Three weeks ago tile River


floods, frost and snow, all in the space of a couple of


teal finding their usual habi­ tat gone, were forced to the


rivers and were easy prey for


dust bowls the wildfowl sought refuge in dangerous areas. Now all this has changed and we are once again ‘back to normal’.


are inundated, much to the satisfaction of the feathered divers and up-enders who now find beneath the waters succu­ lent weeds so recently ruffled


Acres of mud and desolation Curlew


rising to a pleasant level. Of course the mud-probers—


delightful to rc-visit the Hod­ der waterway with the water


by the wind. What a change and how


faction and relief to those res­ ponsible for our water needs and also gave added security and happiness to a host of wild fowl. Hundreds of mallard and


a few days ago I watched seven greenshank probing i n . the ooze. Long and lanky in bill, neck and leg, they go about their business in a very deter­ mined way and are even more, active than the smaller red­ shank. But the real delights came


the odd curlew, redshank and lapwing — have enjoyed it immensely. There have been others and


was °no of those bright after­ noons, one of the very few at


when w'e visited the spot a few days ago in late afternoon. It


the gunners. With reservoirs resembling


this often dull period of the year.


satisfy the wants and desires of ■ most.


pressive panorama. To the east, the hills of Craven with Ingle- borough and Fenyghent cov­ ered in snow formed a some­ what strange, ethereal back­ ground to the pale greens of the fields in the more immed­ iate foreground.


Hodder in such contrasting mood. Indeed, as we crossed Champion moor and descended tlie narrow road skirting Shays and Quarry House, all thoughts of bird watching were forgotten. We halted to revel in the im­


Seldom have I seen the upper Crinkled


follows the smooth contours of Catlow and Croasdale fells also covered with the first win­ ter’s snow. And on the lower slopes tawny bracken a n d rushes led far below to where the infant Hoddev hastened towards Stocks, all the while its banks fringed with alders and sycamore still retaining the last remnants of autumn's colour. There is something in this upper Hodder landscape to


land Knotts, crinkled and white in their sifting of snow, and then Halstead’s farm and the surrounding emerald green pastures and darker coppice. Then moving west the eye


Three miles ahead were Bol- L U ) . u Is* 1 ' I V ••


turn to wanner seasons and: perhaps foreign climes, there


Even . now, when thoughts


• browns, . greens, snow-capped fells and, above all, the smooth


is something to be said for this . vista with -its russets.


: calm and serene. Scarcely a sound disturbed the solitude on


cdly dreary season it takes on added charm when the low afternoon sun casts shadows in defiles and gullies which at other times appear to be placid slopes. The .waterway itself, was


flush of colour and reminding one of the harder days of win­ ter still to come; of the days when the hungry thrushes, fieldfare and redwing will be glad of such an abundant crop. Much however, will be wasted


the next few weeks. For, m o re th a n most,


as a casual glance beneath these trees will show within


thrushes are very -wasteful. They tear off the fruit and many shower to the ground.


•. Those which are swallowed also fulfil the purpose -.which the tree intended:, the soft pulp is soon digested, but the kernel or nut, after passing through the bird, will, if on fertile ground, quickly germin­ ate to establish another haw­ thorn in some far away place. Far more economical are the


Kernel


Canada geese. Their wants are plain and simple as they go about clipping the grass or succulent weeds by the water’s edge. Waste not want not appears


undulating expanse with fields as varied in shape as in col­ our. Go where you will this side


this November afternoon. Not a breath of wind caught


of Heaven, no matter what the season, tile variety, hues and delicate shades will not fail to captivate. Now’ in this suppos-


FROMTHE FAMOUS NORVICBARONS RANGE West Bradford


the weekend. Services were held morning and evening, on the Sunday, the Vicar conducting both services, and the morning preacher being the Reverend William Frank- land. Miss Carr was at the organ.


celebrated at St. Catherine’s Church, West Bradford at


School party was held followed by the prize-giving. About fifty children sat down •to an excellent tea which the Sunday School teachers had arranged and Mr. Gordon Bottomley, ably aided by his wife, was in charge of the games session. Mrs. Good- child, wife of the Vicar of Waddington presented the prizes, encouraging the chil­ dren in their regularity of attendance at Sunday School.


On Saturday, tiro Sunday


worth, Lynne Robinson. Helen Titterington, Mark Chew, Stephen Cherry, Julie Aspin, Suzanne Oddie.


Prize winners were:— Nursery: Sarah Halls-


I Thanewmaseuline look for boys; superb new- supple leathers; totally waterproof injection-


YOUNG BARONS


l moulded soles. Choice of two ’gusset’ casuals 4 or a lace-up style, each in a range of width 1 I fillings- blue blooded shoes at commonsense prices. From around 40/-


Get your Norvic Young Barons at BRAITH WAITES THE FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS


48 Wlialley Road - Clitlieroe GOOD PARKING WHILST YOU SHOP


I TEAM OF Specialising in


HAMD- , MAREFURNITURE


PETER SHEPHERD :


As working proprietor of H, Hirst fr Son, Peter soecialises in the finer arts of cabinet work. He is a skilled wood carver and turner, and to add to his skills he is also proficient in the art of french nolishing


JOHN HARTLEY


A lifetime’s experience in uphol­ stery and carpet fitting. We doubt <f there Is anyone else in the district to compare with his crafls- manship,


_ 4 « L 'MSSsS


field, John Chew, Louise Hallsworth, Stephen Robin­ son, Elizabeth Hartley, Nigel Robinson, Neil Haworth, Susan Robinson.


Kindergarten: Joyce Old­


Alan Birtle, Elizabeth Robin­ son, Heather Hosker, John


Junior 1: Janet Thornton,


Titterington, Christopher Hosker, Mart.vn Dugdale, Jane Aspin, Susan Asnin. Junior II: Sharon Kearsley,


Kathryn Birtle, Linda Dug­ dale, Peter. Waddington. Ann Titterington, Alan Singleton, Brian Wood. Senior:


Deborah Singleton, Jac­ queline Bird, Lynne Wad­ dington, Alison Clayton.


Jean Birtle,


Margaret Tittering ton for her servees as superintendent of the Sunday School over a •number of years and expressed the regret of all connected with the school that she had been forced to resign owing to pressure of other work. The Vicar wel­ comed Miss Susan Brierley as superintendent and thanked her for her willingness in taking over this new office.


The Vicar thanked Miss Hurst Green


Whist drive Whist and domino drives


held last Friday made £55 for St. John’s Church funds.


'2, Mrs. F. Harrison; 3, Mrs. E. Pox; 4, Mrs. D. Har-


W h is t winners w e re : Women’s, 1, Mrs. W. Kelly:


Festival The patronal festival was


DISTRICT' JOTTINGS


greaves. Men’s, 1, Mrs. H. Hai’greavcs; 2, Mrs. C. Rad- bourne; 3, Mr. W. E. Mar- gcrison; 4, Mrs. M. Holden. Travelling prizes; Mrs. Wignall and Mr. J. Collin-


SOll. Consolation prizes, Mrs. T.


A. Holden; 2, Mr. R. Rhodes; 3. Mrs. Teasdale; 4, Miss Sheila Holden. Children, 1, Mary Pennington: 2, Kath­ leen Teasdaie; 3, Freda Lav- cock.


Bailey and Mr. R. Fox. Dominoes: Adults, l, Mrs.


by the Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Knowles, who thanked every­ one for their support. There were 220 players in


Mrs. Garnett; 2, Mr. Holgate; 3, Mrs. Cowperthwaite. The prizes were presented


all. Chipping


ded Chipping W.I.’s Birth­ day Party at the Moorcock. Oakenclough on November 19. They enjoyed a turkey dinner followed by an en­ tertainment of monologues, mimes and sketches presen­ ted by the drama group. Mrs. Jean Richardson read


Women’s Institute Sixty-one members atten­


Mrs. D. Chadwick, Mrs. Edna Coleman, Mrs. Freda Birkett, Mrs. Margaret Gourdin, Mrs. Madge Kenyon, Mrs.' Mary Lowe, Mrs. Jean Marsaen and Mrs. Betty Seed. The mime of "Our Albert”


a poem she had written for the occasion. Others taking part were


was particularly funny, and members were also amused to sec Mrs. Kenyon very well disguised as a well-known local tramp. The drama group was


Competition winners, 1,


young people the full mean­ ing of remembrance and what it symbolises. This was vital not on’y to the continuity of the Legion but also as a de­ terrent against future wars,


last Saturday with the award to the branch of the certifi­ cate of merit as runners-up for the Harvey Longworth Memorial Trophy for the achievement of progress in East Lancashire County. This was in addition to the certificate of merit in the Area Shield competition— both outstanding awards for such a small branch.


man, reported on the year’s work, which had been most satisfactory and culminated


A very satisfactory finan­


said that despite the increa­ sed expenditure of obtaining a new Standard the overall balance was only slightly down.


cial position was indicated by Mr. H. Baron, treasurer, who


Mr. Nicholson,. Poppy Day organiser, said that the effort


had again been a record one. Dotailed results would be


ton, and vice-chairman of East Lancashire County,


available in a few days. Major Lockett'of Wadding-


introduced the guest speaker, Mr. G. Pollard. East Lanca­


talk told1 of how the Legion helped the needy and he gave examples of success and failure in which he had been involved. Mr. Pollard was thanked by Mr. J. Sharp and Mr. A. Hudson.


shire secretary. Mr. Pollard, in a forthright


thanked for its hilarious en­ tertainment by the president, Mrs. Kathleen Hope. She also thanked Mrs. D. Hayhurst, who was responsible for the outing. Prize-winners were Mrs. Timbrel and Mrs. R. Wells.


Chatburn British Legion


tribute was offered by Mr. E. P. Nicholson, branch presi­ dent, who, in his address, stressed the necessity of pro­ jecting into the minds of


the town—in which ho has also chosen to spend his retirement—has caused him ’to develop a warm affection


•feels is fitting to such high office in Lancashire’s second oldest borough. . Thirty years’ residence in


second year as Mayori Court. Sydney F, Hardman seeks to fulfil his many and varied duties with all the dignity he


C O U N C IL C A M E O Now midway through his


more than 50 members atten­ ded the annual general meet­ ing of Chatburn and District branch of the British Legion, held at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn, last Thursday. The exhortation and silent


Despite wretched weather, Knowle Green


Dutton Womes’s Institute were voted a great success, the 80 members and friends particularly enjoying th e meal, provided by outside caterers for the first time. Thornley WI were welcome


tions of Knowle Green and


Birthday Party The 25th birthday celebra­


were recorded to Mr. and Mrs. H. Pearson for their work on the accounts; to Mr. Metcalfe and Mr. Wilson for use of rooms and to Rivers- mead pupils for work with •the Poppy Day appeal. All the branch officers, the


. The thanks of the branch


guests and commendation of the branch on its achieve­ ments during the year were expressed by Major Lockett. The meeting was followed by an excellent supper.


committee and the standard bearer and escorts were re­ elected. Thanks on behalf of the


Mr. J. W. Wilson, chair­


guests at the meeting. Tile speaker was Miss Raw of the Milk Marketing Board, who demonstrated some simple uses of cream. Her final creation was a glass of Gae­ lic coffee which she gave to the president. The remainder of the dishes were offered as prizes in a competition.


petition for a sponge cake and made the following awards: 1, Mrs. Lund; 2, Mrs. Yates Senior.


the evening ended with a rather difficult photo gues­ sing competition which was won by a Thornley member.


After a tasty buffet supper Slaidburn


Night. The girls entertained •the boys with a programme. called “Mini’s and Maxi’s”. This was a fashion parade of dress of all descriptions.


Young farmers Monday . night was Ladies’


ded, and introduced Miss M. J. Watson, club leader, as compere. Miss Watson gave an entertaining and descrip­


tive commentary.


Briggs, Susan Elliott, Pru­ dence Lawson, Alison Lewis, Carol Pearson, Linda Pear­ son, Caroline Rigby, and Miss P. Starkie of the advi­ sory committee.


Models were Misses Sheila


Miss Robinson a n d th e models were proposed by the vice chairman, Mr. Jim Townson, who took the chair at-the business meeting that followed.


Thanks to Miss Watson, Young Farmers


the village hall, and domino- drive in the Hark To Bounty Hotel on Wednesday week.


A whist drive was held in


Kenyon, attended, accompa­ nied by Mrs. Kenyon, who . presented the prizes.


The president, Mr. J. C.


women’s, 1. Miss B. Bren- nand; 2, Mrs. M. Green; 3, Mrs. Carradice; 4, Mrs. G. Robinson. Men’s, 1, Mr. D. Wright; 2, Mr. E. Davis; 3, Mr. S. Stott; 4, Mr. W. Smith.


W in n e r s were: Whist,


son; 2, Mrs. S. Pearson; 3, Mr. S. Harrison; 4, Miss S. Elliott; 5, Mr. E. Pinder.


Dominoes: 1, Mr. H. Jack-


rison and James Pinder. The chairman, Mr. Thomas Robin­ son, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon, the M.Cs.. and all who had helped in any way.


M.C.s were Messrs. E. Har­ Tosside Hair Beauty


wich to Midland’s Clith6roe branoh in November 1937. He took up residence here the following year.


Manchester and acquired a wide experience, including


He entered banking in


committee momber. Ho Is chairman of the


position, but bo remains a


■ Committee for 15 years; served ciltheroe and Distriot


managers of Pendle Junior School and was for some yoars chairman of the man­ agers of Edisford Primary School. Ho has boon a mombor of tho Old people's Welfare


also anxious that it should prosper—but not at any


for it. . By tho same token, he is


RODNEY EASTWOOD


Has been in the trade over 20 years making high quality furniture. Ho is one of the finest conscientious craftsmen in the district.


price. As a former manager of the Midland Bank in Clitheroe he knows the importance of good hus­ bandry; that while money may be made round to go round one has always to keep an cyo on tho value received.


fe


Traditional Thrcc-Piccc Suites mado to your Individual requirments by craftsmen. Prices from £250, Chippendale and Hopplcwhltc Dining Room and Bedroom Suites of highest quality — hand-made and hand -ollshed. English Oak-work — bannisters. Tables, choice of English Oak, Walnut, Mahogany and Yew.' Curtains made to order. Wood carvings, ete.


v H. HIRST & SOH


Proprietor — Peter Shepherd B O N D S T R E E T , COLNE.


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way; “Money must be spent in' a businesslike manner; I want a ; lot of things for Clitheroe but not at tho expenso of the town getting too much into debt. "The council has always to


The Mayor puts it this


’ was once the case, - He feels that the presence


come is more younger people playing an activo part in local government; after all, most of us have - more . leisure than


Agricultural Society as treasurer for 19 years and was a member of tho Chambor of Trade for a long poriod. No. 5 Area Children’s Com­ mittee is another body he has


served.The Mayor served with the East Yorkshire Regiment from 1916 to 1920 and in tho last war ho was a member of the National Savings Com­ mittee and treasurer of Clitheroe Sea Cadet Corps,.


is a familiar figure on the bowling greon at Clitheroe


remember that it is sponding other peoplo’s money.” One thing he would wel­


shipping and foreign trade and meeting people of many nationalities.


The'Mayor was elected to the town couneil


or younger members on tho town council has been bene- ficial. The Mayor spent 48 years


in banking in Lancashire and was transferred from Prost-


.. Demands on his time do not proclude him from taking an active • interest in St. □cny’s . Homo. He was treasurer for 27 years until : last May when he gave up tho


is currently chairman of the Estates, Markets Committee.


in 19 59* and and Fairs


Clitheroo Golf Club for 25 : years,


o f course, the: Mayoress, has a married .daughter, Mrs. Mary prow who . Jives .jn Somerset and: has .two chil­


dren. ' The Mayor> whoso wife is,


Ho, was a member of ..•■•••••


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cluded’ two yoars as chair- manV Hminsler, Urban Dis-., trict council. .


father's example by becoming , a councillor. In May she ■con­


Prow has - followed her , ■ A nraotising solicitor, Mrs.. -f{ In summertime, the Mayor


Cricket Chib, having been a club member since coming to the town.


. ing of Tosside and District -Women’s Group. Hostess was Mrs. K. Mason, Higher High- fleld, who introduced the con-


models included Mrs. M. Cow- king, Mrs. K. Mason, Mrs. J. Schofield. Mrs. V. Wood and Mrs. A. Pickard. Thanks were expressed by Mrs. J. Schofield. Tea and biscuits were served by the hostess.


Members, -who acted as Langho


Whist Drive The weekly whist and,


, on Thursday. I t was arranged by the men’s committee and Wthe > prizewinners...were:


domino drive in aid of the, school extension fund took place in St. Leonard's School


;M.( Bullock andvIMrs. Power.-, Dominoes: Mrs. J.- Johnson, Miss J. Ainsworth and--Mrs.


Vernon and Mrs.' Ridley. Men. Mrs. Kirkham,’ Mr. H.


M. Ellis. ' • Downham


‘the '“November meeting of Downham .Women's ■


Women’s Institute, .Miss Barton presided at


and welcomed a new member, Institute ; omen, Mrs. Meredith/: Mrs.


dance of members and friends at the monthly meet-,


T h e re was a good atten­


■ sultant for the evening. Mrs. . F. Hurstwick, of Addingham. She demonstrated the weav­ ing and care of wigs.


Miss Pat Robinson presi­ Miss Raw' judged a com­


Mrs. Harrison, of Twiston. Miss Raw. of the Milk


Marketing Board, gave an interesting demonstration on “Cream makes nice things super" and showed how- cream greatly improves even the simplest of dishes, both sweet and savoury. She was thanked by Mrs. Nelson.


cake was judged by Miss Raw and she awarded prizes as follows: l. Mrs. Lund; 2, Mrs. Altham; 3, Mrs. Pringle.


A competition for a sponge


menu for the Christmas Party, in January, was dis­ cussed. Supper hostesses were Mrs.


During the social time, the


Nelson, Mrs. Norgrove, Mrs. Roney, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Silvenvood.


BiSiington Collections


collections from house boxes in Billlngton for September and October, the Campaign for Cancer Research will benefit by just over £94.


As tile result of bi-monthly Gishurn Young Wives


showed members of the Young Wives Group how' to wrap Christmas gifts and to make decorations when the monthly meeting was held at the vicarage last Thurs­ day. She was welcomed by Mrs. H. Waddington, group leader, and thanked by Mrs. G. Ashworth.


Mrs Turford. of Skipton,


for the next meeting and for the annual carol singing around the district.


Arrangements were made


Mothers’ Union The annual whist and


apple pie, judged by Mrs. Wil­ liamson, was won by Mrs. C. Nutter. Mrs. G. Whitwell and Mrs.


J. Collin ge organised the social time, which took the form of a pencil and paper game. The winners were Mrs. Haworth and Miss Jackson. Mrs. Brown, who was re­


■ church spires set against the pale blue sky, and here and there a hawthorn weighted ■with blood red berries giving a


or disturbed the tall conifers, their" peaks like a host of


appearance in these parts, ornithologists were quite exci­


ted. Then they nested on the


. from that time they have fre­ quented these waters.


island ■ and my friend, Percy Kean, managed to get a ser­ ies of photographs of the birds at the nest. . This was the beginning and


’ more docile species, they are . soon domesticated and during the past few years I have noted many at various farms in


’ Indeed, being one of the


•.Ribblesdale. Half an hour later as wc


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turned for home we chanced upon several hordes of star­ lings busy in the wayside fields. We halted to take a closer look, whereupon they took to the wing in unison, swung across our path over the road


to suddenly descend with a swish of wings to continue feeding some 50 yards distant.


to be their code even though there is an abundance of all the food they enjoy. We watched four of these


other groups of two to three hundred birds until, as they again took flight, the combined gathering consisted of many thousands. Then, as if by a command


creatures slowly grazing and I remembered things as they used to be. Fifteen years ago when the first Canada geese put in an


They were soon joined by


Few fish seen on


6Salmon Sunday5


they headed northwards, intent no doubt on some plantation which will serve as a winter communal roost.


NATURALIST. =


• “Salmon Sunday” was held at the weekend, but the people who flocked to the local spawning grounds did not sec many of the


magnificent fish. Mr Ken Varey, a well-


known fisherman and the owner of a fishing-tackle shop in Clitheroe, put the lack of salmon down to the dry summer and the fact that the Ribble was running


elected president, thanked all who had helped her during the past year and Mrs. Banks for buying the monthly prize. Officers elected: Vice-presi­


higher than usual on Sun­ day. He said, “P a y t h o r n e


Bridge has been the favour­ ite spot for the salmon


dents, Mrs. Bristol, Mrs. Per- rings and Mrs. York: secre­ tary Mrs. Thistlethwaite; treasurer, Miss Lawson: com­ mittee: Mesdames Swales, Donaghy, Gomall, Ross, Slin- ger, Dewhurst, Misses Jack- son, York, Worsley-Taylor,


held in the village hall on Saturday, and opened by the Vicar of Downham, Canon H. V. Whitsey, raised £84.


All Saints Clmrcli The annual sale of work,


Waddington


dington and West Bradford Christian Aid Committee was held at Waddington. Vicarage, under the chair­ manship of the Vicar of Waddington, the Canon C. F. Goodchild. There was a large attendance of mem­ bers, including the Rev Eric Joselin, the Methodist minister. Reports were given about the current offering scheme, and the treasurer, Mr Tom Silverwood, reported that over seventy pounds had so far been received. The ‘Sign-in’ was discussed and it was decided that the petition should be available in both the Methodist Church and the P a r i s h Church in the village for this purpose.


Christian Aid A meeting of the Wad­


domino drive held at the Festival Hall on Saturday evening was very successful. Mr. A. Hudson was MC for whist and Mr J. Renton- for dominoes.


Mrs. J. H. Renton to the following: Whist—women, 1, Mrs. Billington: 2, Mrs Swales: 3. Mrs. Peel. Men, 1. Mr. D. Seed; 2, Mr. Robin­ son; 3. Mrs A. Speak. Domi­ noes 1, Mr J. Renton; 2, Mrs. D. Whittaker; 3, Mr. J. G. Wolfenden. Children. 1, Christine Saunders; 2, Gil­ lian Crosier; 3, David Wil­ kinson.


Prizes were presented by


served, followed by tea and biscuits. The committee thank all who supported the event, and Mrs. R. Parker for supplying the pies.


Mr. D. Seed and Mrs. A. Toy. A pie and peas supper was


Competition winners were


■ varied agenda provided the evening’s work. Owing to the resignation of Mr G. E. G. Nay!oi-_ Mr S. E. Taylor was appointed treasurer. Reports upon the work of S. Catherine’s Church, West Bradford and that of S. Helen’s was considered satis­ factory and the work which the diocesan “Considera­ tion” had encouraged .was greatly welcomed.


Helen’s Parochial Church Council was held in the Ves­ try on Monday, under the chairmanship: of the Vicar. There was a good atten­ dance and a large and


Church Council A meeting of the S.


■: Society was held - at , the vicarage on Wednesday week Mr. G. F. Renton, of Brad­ ford, gave a very interesting talk on a trip to the Holy Land. He illustrated his talk with one-hundred and fifty transparencies! A vote of


Men’s Society A meeting of the Men’s


meeting of the S. Helen’s Mother's Union was held at the vicarage, on Monday, Mrs Goodchild welcomed the members and a happy and enjoyable musical afternoon was enjoyed, members bring favourite records of light opera. Refreshments were served by the committee.


Mothers Union The fortnightly afternoon


Sabden


thanks was proposed to Mr Renton by Mr. Dronsfield, tho ■ chairman. The next - meeting will be held at the vicarage on Dec. 17th.


Pendleton


:, These were adopted, and then Mrs.’ R. Williamson, County V.C.O., spoke to mem­ bers and answered their ques­ tions. , .


Curry, of Clitheroe, acted as tellers for, the ballot to elect the new 1969—70 committee. A stall was held during the.


Mrs. Boothman and (. Mrs. \- ■ ;


evening in aid of the child-.- ren’s party, , and t- it- - raised;


£10 13s. The competition-for.a.plate


last’ meeting had been read, the secretary, Mrs.-R. Thistle- thwaito, gave her, report , on' the year’s work and Miss E. Lawson, "the, treasurer, her financial statement.


ing of Pendleton Women’s Institute was held on Tues­ day, with Mrs. Brown prcsid-i ing. After tlie minutes ofi tlie


Women’s Institute The annual general meet­


title of a slide show given by Mrs. Hill, of Barnolds- wick, in the Baptist School on Tuesday. Refreshments were - served


Slide show “A trip to Nigeria” was the


during the evening, and pro­ ceeds were for Church and School funds.


was held in SL Nicholas’ Sun­ day School on Wednesday !' week, when urocceds were : for school-funds.


Whist drive A whist and domino drive


Bolton-by-Bowland


s Bowland in aid of the Village Hall building fund.


•.various items of ..furniture fetched £240.


stock including sheep, iambs, calves,- turkeys, hens, - rabbits and’dogs,- all gifts from local people, brought brisk bidding. These, together with the


• A wide selection of live- - ,, .


the' auctioneer - at '•■' a sale: ctf j farm / stock i and household goods held on the Green andr in the school at Bolton-by


Sale Mr. Robin Addyman was


watchers for several years but I don’t think people saw many fish there on Sunday.


ning late this year because of the dry summer, and a lot of them are later in sppawning.


“The fish have been run­


been quite poor all season, but since the season closed on October 15, two weeks earier than usual, we have had several good runs of salmon and sea trout.”


“Fishing in general has


swanted to-watch the salmon hpawning:, .-.would .». n o t • jiave •


experienced fishermen know where to find the fish, the ordinary people, who just


He said that th o u g h * •-----naav JUOU


been pretty bad this year, but as far as I can remem­ ber, i t was not too good last year either.”


ad much luck. "Salmon, watching has


R i b b l e


W a y The hope for a “Ribblc


Way” expressed by North East Lancashire Ramblers’ Association atitheir annual


shaw, revered headmaster and local historian, had a vision of a "promenade” along the banks of the Ribble from Dark Wood Brow, Chatburn, to Mitton Bridge.


meeting is not wholly new. The late Mr. Arthur Lang-


and any hopes of fulfilment were


chickened out of buying Brungerley Farm and the boating rights.


C l i t h e r o e Corporation 'Family


first Mrs. Jean Fort, widow


of Mr. Richard Fort who was MP for Clitheroe from 1950 to1 1959 is to leave her post as headmistress of Rodeau, the country's top


sons aged from 18 to 25, and an 14-year-old daughter. And she feels that her ...family must now come first; that she is needed at home, the older children having left school.


girls’ school. Mrs. Fort, aged 54, has four


. iMrs. Fort has been head­ mistress since 1961 and she would like to retire (within the, next 18 months, or whenever a suitable replace­ ment can be found. .


Master


retires Mr. W. L. King, senior


master and head; of the /English department at


; Ribblesdalc County Secon­ dary .School, Clitheroc, is to retire at the end of the


I Christmas term. Mr.' King; who has taught at


Ribblesdale for 37 years, was i also a teachers’, representative on the Divisional Executive No.


5 of the Lancashire ( Education


Committee for r. four (-.years' from 1965-69.


Members of tlie Executive decided, at their monthly; meet-’ ,ing on Tuesday, to send a letter of appreciation; to Mr, King,.


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had his work ac “near genius”. Bi fame his painlin.


who. has been it since the age of si:


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read nor write, anc other “defectives”


munication with world extremely c Mi-. Drazen Sil


.Anthony'.'Mi


tology and art, g: Zagreb Universit; to Brockhall as research program: Anthony shows grasp of , proport; spective in additic able powers of ob . Drawing left-1 without'-any draug Anthony. will , us. board for his worl touch paper or ca: Mr. Gordon B


hall’s evening sch said he thought. been drawing for 20 years without a notice of him..


started taking however, Anthon has been “unbelie- In many of his


He said that: si:


draws a clock l'a and both Mr. Bl; Sitar firmly belie represent Antho: •the world around subconsciously or always puts a liti, into his creation; | Anthony, -who


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Association who I this year is to hai scat erected on walking spot, Lon Clitheroe Rural


A member of : .;


agreed to erect- plaque on Kemplc Turner, Fold, , The rambler/M


was secretary . of district and Nort of the associatioi


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