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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, August 29, 1969 3


Thirst remains constant !


“Nothing changes very much, does it?”, commented


a friend recently. He had been away from the village for ten years or more and was making a nostalgic return to the scenes of his early manhood. “A few more houses, perhaps, and one or two of the older ones gone but, apart from that, very little change. At the time I agreed with him, but later, on reflection, realised


Through a Whalley


that I was wrong. Things a r e constantly


changing — even the river has changed its course over the years, imperceptibly the


hills change their contours, a few trees are . knocked down and in a generation they are forgotten. Change is constant.


too. as do the ways they earn their livings.


Men and women change,


two nailmakers in the village. John Bead a n d James' Taylor. Today, this ancient craft has become obsolete and machines spew out in their thousands the simple objects that once men fashioned singly with their hands and a few simple tools.


Prior to 1824 there were Brothers


Whalley had five bobbin turners — these facts are gleaned from Baines’ now famous, ‘History. Directory and Gazeteer of the County of Lancaster.’ first published in 1825 and recently re­ printed by David a n d


Early in the last century


the three brothers Biley, Thomas Clegg and Thomas


Charles. Our bobbin turners were


Lobley, all skilled men in a craft now rapidly dying out. These Lobleys must have been well known in the dis­ trict; another brother, John, was one of the two village wheelrights, and ultimately they gave their name to the tollbar in Clitheroe Road— the ‘Lobley Gate.’


Whalley h a d several masons too, one hundred and


forty-five years ago. We may still have one today, but a name does not spring readily


to mind. Professions no longer prac­


tised hut listed in the book were those of John Taylor and Adam Eatough —


famous Whalley name this latter one — who were •Perpetual Overseer and ‘Wood Steward’ respectively,


• a w


ling’ is a pretty steady trade and that, in the changing village, thirsts, at least, remain constant’.


Ceased


(three or four, in fact), a vicar a parish clerk, a


We still have a surgeon C L IT H E R O E C R IC K E T ,


B OWL IN G and T E N N I S CLUB TENNIS SECTION


FINALS DAY


Monday, September 1st at 2 p.m.


After the finals it is hoped to hold a tournament for members


Members bring your gear


but we still retain four pub­ licans as we did then. This fact would appear to indi­ cate tha t ‘licensed victual­


Window banker and a schoolmaster, as we had in 1824, although the Royal Grammar School where Archibald Dewhurst presided and (we hope not too vigourously) wielded his birch, has long since ceased to follow its original func­ tion.


nary’ where Charlotte Wil­ kinson received her boarders, and which we know as Vale House, has fulfilled many purposes in the passing years — family house, guest house, private residence, home'for refugees in World


The ‘Young Ladies Semi­ The 2nd Whalley Scout


Troop set out on Saturday for their summer camp at Gt.


Towers on Lake Windermere. This is the first time that


War I. Services Canteen in the second, and now once more a restaurant—changes


if you like! But we still have plumbers, glaziers, painters,


cornmiller, grocers, shoe­ maker and drapers as we had when Edward Baines commenced his 'Laborious Essay.’


been away a mere ten years could see little change, I wager that,, were it possible for any Old Whalleyite who ‘joined his fathers’ towards the close of the last century to return today, he wouldl be completely staggered and amazed.


And if my friend who had


those dauntless young astro­ nauts who recently set foot on the moon, he had arrived in another world.


He would believe that, like J.F. Amenity Fund


lev’s recent art exhibition will invariably express their delUnt be used to set up a village at the very high standards


for Whalley A profit of £12 from Whal-


amenity fund. a jjiuuu uj sjit. .uiuii .vim,- i local charities, aUd. v " achieved.


parish council whose chairman, revue will be tit.ed hoil)" Coun. J. Fell, said that money prama’ with thej sub-t.ue from such a fund could be | ‘Plums from the Pudding, an used in oases of emergency, or will again be written and pro


This was decided by the Provisionally, in other ways.


west gateway. Arising out of a discussion


the money could be used to establish a village hall fund, or make a donation to Whalley Abbey towards the £8,000 needed to repair the north­


I t had been suggested that


on the art exhibition, Mr. W. G. Pape said he had been asked if the council would con­ sider forming an arts society in the village. Coun. Fell said it was beyond


this years 1 K” ■lmnm! linti TOPICAL


the province of a parish coun- programme, cil, to inaugurate such a 1 "Mna| ' society, but they would do everything to help.


For safety


cil’s latest idea for road safety —the provision of ‘L“ Plates for child cyclists has proved to be a complete success and is now to be made a permanent feature of the Council’s National Cycling Proficiency


Lancashire County Coun­ Scheme. HELENOR PRIVATE HOTEL 118, Albert Road, Blackpool Central


This superior highly recommended hotel has been established 21 years and has all modern amenities to make your holiday the finest ever.


Personal service. All "Home Cooking”. TV Lounge


TERMS: Weekly full board 28/6 per day. — Short periods 32/6 per day. Bed and Breakfast 22/6.


Send S.A.E. for Brochure and Theatre Guide President Props.: Mr. & Mrs. E. Johnson Tel,: 24226


THE BOAT SHOP OF SKIPTON


cvrnr-KISTS OF HENRI LLOYD WEATHER CLOTHING MARLOW ROPES, FIBROCELL DINGHYS, SEA BEA OUTBOARDS. INTERNATIONAL PAINT, CRUISER & DINGHY CHANDELRY, BOUYANCY AIDS, &c„ &c For Sale 25' overall, 6' 10" beam 4-berth Cruiser, excellent appointed, 25hp outboard engine. £1,600 o.n.o.


Akn Norman 18' 6", with inboard engine and outdrive £750 Second-hand Outboard Engines and Dinghy.


5 and 6 Berth cruisers for hire on the Loeds/Livcrpool Canal. Bookings avilable from-£25.


PENNINE CRUISERS


19, COACH STREET, SKIPTON Tel: 2061


Lancashire Evening ^ ~ post and Chronicle


£898 NORTH OF ENGLAND OPEN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP


Played under B.C.G.A.B.A. Rules at MOOR PARK CONSERVATIVE aUB PRESTON, commencing m a y 12th to JU LY n t h , 197Q


FIRST PRIZE


£300 PRIZE


FEE: CLOSING DATE: 31st DEC., 1969


ENTRY 1 0 / - SECOND PLUS 126 OTHER CASH, PRIZES.


Entry Forms from club secretaries, all “Evening Fost" and “Post and Chronicle", offices, or from the Sec­ retary, John Hindle, Lancashire Even­ ing Post, 127, Fishcrgate, Preston.


£150


Times: ‘‘As always it is hoped to make the revue both topical and spectacular, and ‘to intro­ duce a number of of new ideas and effects. I t is important to remember that, while the pro­ ductions are a popular feature of the hospital Christmas programme, the rehearsing and preparation are all part of the patient’s rehabilitation. "It is found that participation


Told the Advertiser and


duced by Mr. Jenning, until recently senior assistant chief male nurse at -the hospital and now the special duties officer.


PLANNING PLUM


ATTRACTION The recent spell of glorious


I weather has hardly been conducive to creating the atmosphere necessary for the planning of Christmas festivities. But in some organisations advance work is essential and at Calder- stones Hospital preliminary arrangements are already in hand for the patients’ annual


I revue. In the past, public perfor­


mances of these productions have raised large sots for


the troop—formed 12 months ago—had organised a camp. Ten boys travelled by oar


and mini bus accmpanied by ASCL C. Taylor. Others in the


narty were: Mr._L. Baiber Group Scout Leader, Mr, F Holt. Assistant Scout Leader, Mr P Wignall, Assistant Scout Leader and Venture Scout, J.


Law.


Parish Council ask PMC to investigate


Whalley Parish Council


have again written to the Postmaster General, asking him to investigate personally their request for a letter box to be provided on the east


village are all on the west side of the busy main road, and pensioners in the Accrington Road and Queen Street area have petitioned the council asking for one of them to be


side of the A.59. The four post boxes in the


re-sited. The Blackburn postmaster


visited! the village and was shown round by the chairman of the parish council, Coun J. H. Fell, but he was unable to agree to moving one of the


boxes. He said that as the pension­


ers had to cross the road to collect their pensions at the post office, 'they could also


cross to post letters. Regretted


Postmaster General, but their letter was referred to an official in Manchester. He -.^rilled saying he regretted that after full consideration,


The council wrote to the


Objection ‘too llimsy’, say


is a great help in stimulating self-confidence, in developing individual talent, in helping


patients to work as a team, in the development of person-


alitv and it is also an excellent outlet for repressions and morose tendencies."


A T THE CINEMA


Charity Hope Valentine is shy girl who wants to be


I loved. She is “Sweet Charity” of the film with the same name and the part is played by Shirley MacLaine. When the film. opens.


Charity is on. top of the world —her Italian - suited romeo, Charlie, has tattooed his name on her arm and if that isn’t


love, what is? As it happens it isn’t love-


He pushes her off a bridge in Central Park into a lake and makes off with her purse con­ taining her worldly wealth. Once more Chanty is on the


look out for love. At the Fan-Dango Ballroom,


where she works as a hostess, her girl friends are full of sympathy hut life is c-ruel and


I what can one do? The musical has humour.


I pathos and versatility. Stars include Sammy Davis Jnr., Ric­ ardo Montalban and Stubby


I ’Kaye. ’ Songs include “ Hey, Big Spender,” “ My Personal P r o p e r t y , " and “ Sweet


Charity.” I t is- being screened next week from Monday to Wed-


| nesday WESTERN


Civic Hall is showing “The War Wagon," a western star­ ring John Wayne and Kirk


For the rest of the week the


a rancher wrongfully jailed for three years. Instrumental in his jailing is Frank Fierce (Brace Cabot), a gold mine boss, who wanted to seize Taw’s land where rich gold


Douglas. Wayne plays Taw Jackson,


deposits existed. Pierce, fearful for his safety


gunman, Lomax (Kirk Doug­ las) to kill Taw for 10,000


when Taw is released from prison, hires v a flamboyant


dollars.: Instead, Lomax warms to


tune. - ■ Much of the film’s excite­ ment comes from the daringly conceived plans to relieve the ’War Wagon” of three quar­


Taw’s plan to rob Pierce’s seemingly invincible . iron-pla­ ted stagecoach of its gold for­


ters of a million dollars in gold.


manager of Clitheroe Star'Bingo. Members of the club had been asked back ;rock fromJhcir^ holidays, and one.shck:had,come aU the.way*from Oe y*


Children at St. Deny’s Home, Ciifheroe were presented with, a hiige box filled with sticks of rock on Friday.! Seen making presentation: is Mr, to


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5 Moor Lone f- Ciifheroe Telephone:- 2488


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M A R IG O LD 37/11-49/11 4 finings in Chostnut Saddle


Side, Black Smooth Side or PaientTorlon.Girls8-3, ^ (Choice of fittings in Saddle


Side or PatontTorlon. Girls 31-51). Choice of fittings in Redo: Blue Smooth Side.


Girls 8-3


A N N A 39/11— 47/11 Choicoof fittings in Chestnut Saddlo or Black Smooth Sido. Girls 9-51


committee Despite protests by local


residents, Clithcroc Rural Council highways committee have unanimously voted in favour of making a Parking Place Order for Hayhurst Road and Limefield Avenue, Whalley. The decision was made at


the council’s request could not be granted. Coun Fell said at the parish


council meeting yesterday week that he was "a little annoyed" that all the factors had not been considered.


Postmaster General, the coun­ cil once again pointed out the exceptionally hazardous con­ dition of the A.59, especially


In the latest letter to the


for old people. It adds: “Although we agree


that conditions are likely to be easier on the completion of the by-pass, the very fact that


Beacon Fell provided lovely views


We were a party of 35


which included three young men from the Manchester area and one young lady from Harrogate, who were visitors to the district and


staying in Waddington. As members of the Clitheroe


Naturalist Society, our objec­ tives were the new country park, Beacon Fell, and stretches of the river Brock, which rises above Fosters Wood on the slopes of Fairsnape Fell. Our leader was Mr. Richard Blea- zard.


road beyond Wilkins Lane end, where we saw evidence of the fact that the fell has been pur­ chased by the Lancashire County Council for the publie. I t was bought recently by the


The walk began at the Fell .


country parks which have the approval of the Countryside Commission. Soon we were on the side of


the fell following the road on the lower countours, -with]


lovely views of the Bolland hills. These hills are to be the sub­


ject of a rally at Chipping on September 28 when th e Ramblers Association expects a large gathering to support Lan­ cashire County Council who are to seek agreements with the landowners for the right of public access. In front of us we could see


C, and I. FUELS LTD.


Wish to announce tliat they arc closing down.


They have disposed of most of the good will of their Clitheroe — Chatburn — Hurst Green — Milton and Slonyhurst trade to:----


Wm. ALTY & SONS LTD. New Market. Hall, Blackburn Tel. 59419 or at


Eanam Wharf, Blackburn Tel. 58181


county with the intention of providing a “natural recreation area for East Lancashire’s growing number of weekend motorists,” according to one


source. I would venture to, suggest


that its purpose is to provide a country area for all people who wish to use it. Maybe there will be so many motorists pic­ nicking around the fell that walkers will find themselves outnumbered and keep off.


Beacon Fell is the third in a large number in a. network of


Third


“No room for complacency


says doctor For the twentieth year in


succession, no cases of diph­ theria were reported in the Clitheroe rural district, says Dr. W. C. Webster, Medical Officer of Health, in his annual report. This was, he says, entirely


the Ministry of Transport have authorised the spending of many hundreds of thousands of pounds is indicative of the immensity of the traffic prob­ lem in Whalley. “A post box on the cast side


of the A.59 near Princess Street was moved when the


the road."


Y o tm g .‘S e in e r s Members of Slaidburn Young


post office transferred Its pre­ mises to the opposite side of


the mass of Parllck Pike, Fair­ snape Fell and Holmhouse Fell. Fosters Wood was tucked in a Fold of Bllndhurst Fell and I Fairsnape, and in the distance, the twin chimneys laying a I blanket of smoke across Down-1 ham moor.


Prbmiuent


plain stretched out before us to the coast, with Blackpool Tower prominent. Leaving the road, we travelled


Round the hill, we saw the


for a good distance on a poor path. Then, over a stile and across three fields and we were on the road, making our way down the lane to Higher Brock Bridge. Here, the botanists had a


Who hope to be favoured with your future business.


Dishivasher Shopping


The area suppliers of Swamnaicl, Colston, Hoover, Kenwood, all models on show, from 85 gns.


Buy from the dishwasher specialists.


ELECTRIC FACILITIES (Opposite G.P.O.)


14, HARGREAVES STREET Tel. Burnley 28179


great time, with the many trees and plants which border the lane. We reached the bridge over


the Brock and took the path along the river opposite Brock Mill wood. Our entomologist was busy


ERE AM) NOV 8 York Street,


with his net and took a lovely specimen ■ of the green lace­ wing. whose larvae feed on plant lice thus being of assist­ ance to gardeners.


Fungi


due to the success of immunise tion, and there was a danger that this success might lead parents to neglect having their children immunised.


diphtheria reported in other areas of the country, and unless children c o n t i n u e to be immunised, diphtheria, which is a killing disease, will once again become prevalent.” he


“There have been cases of


warns. “There is no room for com­


placency.” D r . Webster points out that


immunisation against polio is now available to everyone under 40.


Farmers’■ Club met at Merry- bent Farm, home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Robinson, on Monday.


ccirjfetition with Mrs. J. Leach, of Slnldburn, as judge. Winners were; 1, Brenda Har­ rison; 2. Margaret Miller; 3, Pat Robinson.


The girls had a biscuit icing


ing competition. Judged by Mr. J. Pratt, of Newton. Winners were seniors; 1. Tom Robin­ son;’ 2, Harvey Robinson; 3, Anthony Lawson. Juniors: 1, Jimmy Plnder; 2. John Harri­


Brenda Harrison. The boys took part In a wall­


Mrs. Leach was thanked by


the committee’s meeting on Monday, when the clerk, Mr. T. P. Rushton, said the council was quite in order to impose such an order if it wished.


by the residents were: Lime- field Avenue is a private road; Hayhurst Road is not wide enough and is too narrow to allow vehicles to enter and leave with ease; and that to have vehicles parked in the roads would prevent children from playing there. After hearing that the road


Objections made to the order


thanks to Mr. Pratt for judg­ ing and to Mr. and Mrs. Rob­ inson and their family. Tom Robinson was congratu­


son; 3, Karl Preuss. Jim Townscn expressed


lated on his rerent success In the sheepdog trials cup In the inter-club competition of the Settle Region he'd at Horton- in-Ribblesdale.


stamp vending machines came into use tUs week. They


Decimal machines Britain’s


was wide enough for at least three cars and that the chil­ dren had another play area available, the committee de­ cided that the objections were too flimsy to have a positive bearing on (Ee matter.


f i r s t decimal


2d, 2d. 3d, Id, 4d. From decimalisation day in


accept either & is Od or 5p piece and issue a strip of stamps sideways in the order:


iFebraery 1971 thD machines ‘Will continue to accept both is 0d and 5p pieces, but by a simple change cf stamp, roll


seems to occur in the older people, it is most desirable that the older age groups should avail t h em s e l v e s of the opportunity of immunisation as well as the children.”


“As the more severe paralysis


£170 FROM OPEN DAY


for Abbey Fellowship and Con fercnce House Funds at Whal­ ley Abbey’s annual open day on Saturday.


More than £170 was raised


| House during the day, Among the attractions were


games and pony rides for the children, a - chair-lift organised by the Scouts, cake and fancy goods stalls in the library.


unit is to be added to school crossing patrol signs where there is no clear view of the patrol warden ahead or where traffic speeds are high. When drivers see the flashing lights they should take special care and be prepared to stop.


Safety measure A twin amber flashing light


they will Issue decimal-value effimwte


as an additional warning device on approaches to places where school crossing patrols operate, not as a substitute for


The light unit is intended traffic signals. Lesson 1:


Ctarks=#ie besf choice of 4 width fittings.


The right width in school shoes is just as important as the right length to look after young feet properly. Clarks take no chances. Neither do we — that's why we always fit by Clarks Footgauge


ROW A N 39/11— 59/11 4 fittings in Black Smooth Side.


Boys 9-Youths 9J. Choice of fittings, 10-11.4 fittings in Oak. Boys D-1 i. Choice of fittings, Youths2-11


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R U SC A N 39/11-59/11 4fittingsin Black Smooth . Side. Boys 9-Youths 9J. Choice of fittings, 10-11.


3 fittings in Oak. Boys 9-1 £ Choice of fiftings, Youths 2-1


huge success, and about 800 people were shown round the ruins and the conference


The event proved to be


take and spent a few minutes in the woods, where we found several species of fungi, among them Russula Emetica, known as the “Sickener.” I t is not edible and has an acrid taste. We left the Brock along


We passed below Brock Cot- Githeroe


FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY A SPECIAL OFFER OF


TWO AND THREE PIECE WOOL, JERSEY, CHEVASOL AND CRIMPLENE SUITS


whose banks we had found so much beauty and plenty to Interest us. Some day we must try its


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twin, which also rises on Fair­ snape less than a mile away and runs down the dough at the bottom, of Holmehouse Fell. The next ramble Is Grisedale


THESE SUITS ARE FOR THE SLIGHTLY OLDER WOMAN IN


Forest in the Lake District. It should be a fairly easy walk with a guide. Bookings must he made earlv with Mrs. Bleazard, York Street. Special ■ note: date—Sunday, September 7; time— 11 a.m., Station.


rambler. Back to school! SIZES 12 lo 18 Telephone: ditheroe 4203


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