'6 Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, August 29, 1969 y||


Jewel of the Hodder watershed One of the greatest


attractions of our country­ side must surely be the splendid vistas across the rolling landscape to the distant smooth slopes of the Bowland Fells. Such inspiring visions are singu­ larly characteristic of the northern scene and serve to bring to the exile living in the more placid regions memories of the wind­ swept open spaces covered in bracken and, in season,


carpeted in purple heather. To the northener all this is accepted. Familiarity, it


seems brings contempt until, when in exile, absence not only makes the heart grow fonder but also serves to make the yearning intoler­ able. There are however ■many who at all times of the year appreciate and admire. The fells and uplands can


late August and in Septem­ ber they are inviting not only to the walker but to the


be indifferent, cold and at times forbidding, but now in


host of visitors who are con­ tent to sit in their cars over­ looking such a scene and just admire. If you ai-e in any way vague as to my meaning just take a look any day or at the week-end.


tacular way—equally breath­ taking regions at our very doorstep? What more captivating than the panorama I have just mentioned? Where, I ask, will you find such variety and, in early autumn, such magnificent carpets of purple ns on Birkett and Hodder Bank Fell. In the sunlight, the slopes are ablaze with acre upon acre smothered in glowing heather. This surely is the jewel of the Hodder watershed in autumn. An inspiration to the sightseer, artist and a challenge to the colour photographer. Speaking of


c o l o u r ,


points by Ribble and Hodder and one ot the best is on Newton fell either from a position just by Walloper Well or by the lower fell gate just above Underhand farm. Stand at this place and let the eye wander at leisure from the west to the far north. This must be one of the finest scenes this side of the Border. Scotland is renowned for its heather and the blue-bell but do we not have—perhaps in a less spec­


There are many vantage


autumn sets alight her fires . in the woods, hedgerow and


on the fells. By the wayside pale and purple scabious and


the campanulas are to be found in profusion, and


seldom do we see such profu­ sion of harebells (the blue­ bell of Scotland). As the flower heads ' dangle in the gusty wind I wonder h°w those slender stems sustain and survive the blustery con­


ditions. D e l ig h t


will ’ be seeding and so provide the finches with a welcome addition to a some­ what restricted diet. From now on the goldfinches, linnets and redpolls arc to be seen visiting these seed­ ing plants, and now in late August the hover flies and tortoiseshell butterflies come In their hordes to sip the nectar.As they danced, hovered


places thistles- and purple knapweed delight a variety of flies and insects feasting on the nectar—the last of the year. Soon these plants


In the more sheltered


and alighted °n the swaying flower heads I' could not refrain from using my camera. With the use of extension tubes and stealth, I got to within six inches to capture them on film. I t was not easy and success did not


come without a great deal of effort but, to be candid I found .the subject more photogenic than say tile golden eagle or shelduck.


other signs in th e . country­ side which pronounce tlie season of change. Decay has not so far set in, but plant life, as with the birds and mammals, has been reached, a stage of maturity. Plants are seeding, birds


Of course there are many


change however is th e ir h a b i t of bellowing and ivhist- . lin g just


T h ro u g h o u t Ribble


Hodder 'their cries resound in no uncertain manner, proclaiming to one and all


a f te r n ig h tfa l l . a n d


Blackburn. These and many others


are the signs of the chang­ ing scene. But most apparent


must be the scorched and caterpillar riddled hedge­ rows. Most obvious are


to realise the potential: danger of what can be des­ cribed as a minor plague. If this continues to increase as the last few years then some drastic action will have to be taken. Any spread could eventually lead to disaster


with their young are flocking for winter and- mammals with young on foot are preparing for yet another season. Above all others, this' is the time of year when the deer make their presence known throughout o u r countryside. The signs arc forced upon us as they throw caution to the winds.


Restless


in the woods you will see much evidence that the stags are getting very restless. In damp places at the edge of the wood the stags return to the huge wallowing pool


During the coming weeks


and in the soft mixture of mud they rub and cover their main and head with the clinging stuff. Not a very attractive habit but one which certainly succeeds in making them obnoxious. The m o s t


comment on this matter in regard to cause or effect. Had the occurance been isolated then comment would have been unnecessary and per­ haps futile. But the plague is so widespread that some understanding is called for if prevention ;s to be at all possible.


There has been very little


among naturalist and others reveals indifference or ignor­


As to the cause, the silence TORTOISESHELL important


this is only part of the procedure for as tho season of mist and mumurings advances the mature stags wander ta r from -their usual haunts. I t is then as in other years that reports come in of stags being seen far afield and many surprised motor­ ists have been thrilled at the sight of wandering stags crossing the road. Some are to be/ seen near Whalley,. Langho and Chipping—even at the very outskirts of


that the challenge is on. All BUTTERFLY


the stretches of hawthorn and bird cherry now lenuded of foliage. Ribbles- dale in particular shows the greatest damage where the small ermine moth have, as in the last few years, strip­ ped the hedgerows. Why, no one appears to know, or have any suggestions as to this sudden attraction to our trees and bushes. So far. the invasion has


not reached danger level but is certainly does not require a great deal of imagination


ance. Which, I cannot say. As for myself I hazard a guess based on similar occurences. Can it be that what is now becoming so common is the result of pesticides? Not aimed at these moths but at other so- called pests attacking plants or insects utterly foreign to tire moth in question. We have seen it happen before when sprays and pesticides have destroyed the natural enemy of a species and in so doing helped in no un­ certain way to the establising of an otherwise harmless creature.


NATURALIST


AND ABOUT


Mr. W. Pyc,


ping Show on He won the Earl


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All set for a


really big day A wide variety of attrac­


tions has been arranged for Clitheroc’s tenth Castle Fete, to be held next Satur­


for the whole family, from


day. There will be something


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Show was success


Occasons such as village horticultural shows did much


to bring together all the members of a community said the Vicar of Sabden, the Rev. John White at Sabden’s 26th


G. Smalley of Read Wood, was another successful event, attracting so many people that the Council School was crowded to the doors. Mr. Smalley congratulated all


floral, horticultural and handicrafts show, on Saturday. The show, opened by Mr. E.


1 C. Moorhousc; 2 C. Moor­ house. Three onions: 1 C. Moor­


the entrants on the high stan­ dard of the exhibits and said that the judges must have found it difficult to choose the winners. The Alan Green silver rose


The Mr. and Mrs. Harper cup for the best floral arrangement was won by Mr. T. Seed of Whalley. Mr. Seed was also awarded a


voucher for the best floral exhibit in the open class. Mr. Ken Taylor of Clitheroe


most points in the members’ classes. Ho was also awarded the Mr. and Mrs. Speak cup for the best vegetable exhibit, a voucher in the best vegetable open class, a voucher in the best vegetable members’ class and the first prize in the weight lifting potatoes. Other special awards were:


bowl was won by Mi-. C. Moor- house of Sabden who gained


house. Four onions: 1 F. Bond; 2 C. Moorhouse. Three turnips: 1 A. Whitaker; 2 C. Moor- house. Three carrots: 1 C . Moorhouse; 2 C. Moorhouse. Six tomatoes: 1 D. Kay. Cucumber: 1, 2, 3 J. Calvert. Three leeks: 1 C. Moorhouse. 2 F. Bond. 12 sliallotts: 1 C. Moorhouse; 2 C. Moorhouse.


Pow er boats w ill n o t b e allowed


As Clitheroc’s represen­


tative on the Fylde Water Board may I assure your c o n t r i b u t o r s , H-R. Broughton and “Nat­ uralist” that their concern for the quality and purity of the water supplied by the board is fully shared by its members and offi­


A.O. vegetable: 1 C. Moor­ house; 2 Dr. B. Smith. Heaviest truss tomatoes: 1 C. Moor­ house; 2 Mrs. M. A. Griffin.


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was awarded tho Pendle Furni­ ture cup for the best floral exhibit in the members section and also a voucher. Second and third in the


Mrs. J. Yates; 2 Mrs. E. Sagar; 3 Mrs. J. Newby. Crochet, tat­ ting or lace-making: 1 Mrs. E. Shaw; 2 Mrs. S. Ainsworth. Embroidered table linen: 1 Mrs. H Brogden; 2 Mrs. E. Brown. General embroidery: 1 Mrs. j. Yates; 2 Mrs. J. Calvert. Pottery painting: Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 Mrs. B. Rushton. Other handicrafts: 1 D. M. Taylor: 2 Mrs. E. Shaw: 3 Mrs. J Yates. Paintings: 1 Mi’. R. G. Pickering: 2 Mr. G. Pickard; 3 Mrs. J. Bithell.


section were Mr. F. Vickers of the Blackburn Parks Depart­ ment and the Padiham Parks Superintendent, Mr. W. Speight.


weight lifting potatoes were F. Mitchell and J. Jones. The judges in the horticulture


and children's handicrafts the judge was Mrs. B. Dyer of Sab­ den. Other judges were: Eggs, Mr.


In the children’s paintings


D. Capstick of Sabden; cakes, Mr. H. Norcross of Sabden and handicrafts, Mrs. Darby of Langho. The show secretaries were


Mr. J. A, Cliff and Mr. James Newby.


O. Lacey. Vase Calcnulas: 1 Mrs. B. Rushton; 2, Mr. W. .Britcliffc. Sweet peas: 1. Mr. T. Seed; 2 Miss O. Lacey. Bowl Dahlias: 1 Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 Mr. T Seed. One Dahlia: 1 D. Kay: 2 Mrs. B. Rushton; 3 A Whitaker. Roses for effect: 1 Mrs. J.


I. Metcalfe; 2 Mrs. M. A. Grif­ fin; 3 F. T. Mitchell. Arrange­ ment in Egg Cup; 1 Mrs. B. Rushton: 2 Mrs. B. Rushton; 3 Mrs. W. Cooke. Buttonhole: 1 D. Kay; 2 Mrs. M. Whiteside; 3, Miss O. Lacey. Shoulder spray; 1 Miss O. Lacey; 2 Mrs. T. Cooke. Three vases annuals; 1 Miss


Floral arrangement: 1 Mrs FLOWERS (OPEN)


Sarsfield; 2 Mrs. P. Butter- worth. One rose: 1 Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 Mrs. P. Butter- worth; 3 E. Wilson. Vase Chrysants: 1 Mr. K.


Lowe: 2 Mrs. B. Rushton: 3 Birtwell and Crozier. Six Asters: 1 T. Seed; 2, Dr. B. Smith. Six Antirrhinums: 1 Mr. W. Britcliffc; 2 T. Seed. Six Carnations: Mrs. T. Cooke. Flowering Pot Plant: 1 Dr.


One Gladioli: 1 T. Seed: 2 E. Wilson; 3 Mr. J. Sarsfield. Flowers for effect; 1 Mrs. O.


Taylor; 2 Mr. K. Taylor. Three Gladioli: 1 Mr. T. Seed.


2 Mrs. E. E. Sagar. Slab parkin: 1 Keith Ainsworth. Six Shrewsbury biscuits; 1 Keith Ainsworth; 2 Mrs. M. Palmer. Victoria Sandwich: 1 Mrs. E Shaw; 2 Birtwell and Crozier; 3, Mrs. J. Newby. Fruit cake: 1 Keith Ainsworth; 2 Mrs. M. Palmer. Maderia cake: 1 Mrs. M. Procter: 2 Keith Ainsworth.


Six scones: 1 Mrs. O. Lowe; BAKING (OPEN)


Ainsworth; 2 Anne Birtwell. EGGS (OPEN)


Six Fancy Cakes: 1 Keith CHILDREN UNDER 16


Four Brown: 1 Anne Whitwell; 2 Keith Ainsworth. Four Tinted: 1 E. Wilson; 2 E. Wil­ son. Four Bantam: 1 Mrs. A. Frnnkland: 2 Javnc Cooke. MEMBERS’ VEGETABLES 1. Tray of Vegetables: 1 C.


Four White; Nita Newby. Hand knitted garment: 1 HANDICRAFTS (OPEN)


ing grounds as a naure re­ serve. No decision has been or will be taken until they are satisfied that there will be no risk of pollution of the water supplied to consumers. No power boats, except one,


sure from the Ministry of Health and Local Govern­ ment, the board has been investigating the possibility of allowfing, under strict control, sailing and fishing on some of its reservoirs and of setting aside some section of the reservoirs and gather­


cials. Under considerable pres­


affected is Stocks! and at present not a drop of water from Stocks comes into the Clitheroe supply. Careful readers of all your columns must hy now be aware that the board is planning to


Mr. Moorhousc with his trophies


Sweet Peas: T Mrs. M. Palmer; 2, Birtwcll and Crozier. Six Carnations: l Mrs. J. Harper; 2 F. T. Mitchell. Five Chry­ sants: 1 Mr. K. Taylor; 2 Mr. K. Taylor. Six Asters: 2 A. Whitaker; 3 Birtwell and Crozier. Six Antirrhinums: 2 Dr. B. Smith. Six Dahlias: 1 Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 C. Moor­ house. Dahlias for Effect: 1 Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 H. Marsh.


worth; 2 Keith Ainsworth; 3 Helen Pickard. Wild Flowers: 1 Keith Ainsworth; 2 Lindsay Cadger; 3, Cathryn Gill. Flowers for Effect: 1 Susan Taylor; 2 Helen Jacques; 3


Wild Grasses: 1 Keith Ains­ CHILDREN’S CLASS Downham


Women’s Institute Mr. J. Richards, of Newby,


Moorhouse. Four Tomatoes; 1 Birtwell and Crozier. Four White Round Potatoes: 1 Mrs. F. T. Mitchell; 2 C. Moorhouse. Coloured Round: 1 C. Moor­ house. White Kidney: 1 C. Moorhouse: 2 C. Moorhouse. Coloured Kidney: 1 C. Moor­ housc; 2 C. Moorhouse: 3 Mrs. F. T. Mitchell: Three Turnips: 1 C. Moorhouse; 2 Mr. A. Whitaker; 3. Miss O. Laccy. Brace Lettuce: 1. F. T. Mit­


chell; 2. F. T. Mitchell. One cabbage: 1 A. Whitaker; 2 C. Moorhouse.


house: 2 A. Whitaker. Three Carrots: 1 C. Moorhouse; 2 F. Bond. Three Beet: l A. Whit­ aker; 2 C. Moorhousc: 3 C. Moorhoiisc. Three Onions: 1 C. Moorhouse; 2 J. Jones; 3 F. Bond. Six Sho Notts: 1 C. Moor­ housc: 2 C. Moorhouse. Heaviest Truss Tomatoes: 1


One Cauliflower: 1 C. Moor­ MEMBERS’ (OPEN)


Women’s Institute. He was thanked by Mrs.


president presided. Arrangements ’were made


Walmslcy. Miss M. Barton,


competition for the Denman College Bursary. ’ A competition f°r the best dressed vegetable was


dames Singleton, Smalley, Walmslcy, spenceley and


Miss Hewitt. Pendleton Women’s Institute


WOOL SALE Commencing Friday, August 29th


THE SAMPLER, 20 MOOR LANE CLITHEROE Tel. 2585


B. Smith; 2 Mr. J. Harper; 3 Mrs. M. Procter. Foliage Pot Plant: 1 Mrs. J. Sarsfield: 2 Dr. B. Smith. Four Perennial Phlox; 1 Dr. B. Smith: 2 Mr. A. Whitaker. Herbaceous peren­ nial Blooms: 1 A. Whitaker; 2 R. Newby.


VEGETABLES (OPEN)


, One cauliflower: 1 D. Kay; 2 C. Moorliouso. Cabbage 1 D. Kay; 2 A. Whitaker. Brace let­ tuce: I D. Kay; 2 A. Whitaker. Three beet: 1 A. Whitaker; 2 C. Moorhouse. Eight pods peas: 1


C. Moorhouse; 2 F. T. Mitchell. Six pods Broad Beans: l F. T. Mitchell: 2 O. Laccy: 3 O, Lacey. Six Pods Peas: 1 J, Jones; 3 F. T. Mitchell. A.O. Vegetable: 1 C. Moorhouse: 2 Dr. B. Smith. Plate Soft Fruit: 1 E. Wilson; 2 R. Wallace.


Rushton; 2 Dr. B. Smith. Calen­ dulas: l'Mrs. B. Rushton; 2 Birtwell and Crozier; 3 Miss O; Lacey. Flowering Pot Plant: 1 Dr. B. Smith; 2 Dr. B. Smith, Geranium: 3 Miss O: Lacey. Foliage Pot Plant: l R, Newby;


Vase Annuals: 1 Mrs. B. FLOWERS


C Moorhouse; 2 J. Jones. Broad beans: 1 C. Moorhousc; 2 Miss O. Lacey. Five potatoes, white, round; coloured round; white kidney; coloured kidney: Smith; 3 A. Whitaker. 12


T. Mitchell; 2 A. Whitaker; 3 S. A. Spencer. Four' Perennial Phlox: 1 E. Wilson: 2 Dr. B.


2 Miss O. Lacey; 3 Dr. B. Smith, Outdoor Flowers: I F. T. Mit­ chell; 2 Miss O. Lacey; 3 E. Wilson. Herbaceous Perennial: 1 F,


After a holiday break, members g o t down to Women’s Institute life again


at their recent meeting. Mrs. Brown went through


president read a : letter ot thanks from her husband, for floral tributes.; Mrs. Cowling, who has


the business in band and members stood in silence for Mrs. J. E. C o w p e r t b w a i t c .


sent a letter of *anks for good wishes and P during her illness-!


members willing to act,ns stewards and to take part in the performance j of. the


"Brilliant and'The;Dark in Blackburn.


Members expressed thanks for a wonderful (yening^c


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Grindleton WI yhen the speaker was Mr. Francis, of White Lund Moi'icambc. Mr. f . Riding.; 0r . .W*'P'


Names were taken for


* present •


The


been in hospital and is now on tho way to recovery, also


to vist tho Library Theatre at Manchester and Inter­ national Day at Southport. Miss Marion Jones won the


won by Mrs. Todd. Supper hostesses were Mes-


near Clapham, gave an inter­ esting talk on potholing, illustrated with colour slides, to members of Downham


Helen Pickard. Paintings 5 to 7: 1 D. Holden; 2 John Holden; 3 Jackie Gill. 8 to 11: 1 G. Boocock; 2 Susan Taylor; 3 Wendy Capstick. 12 to 15; 1 A. Whitwell; 2 Denis Pickering. Miniature ' Garden: 1 Helen Taylor; 2 Anne Birtwell; 3 Keith Ainsworth.


2 Graham Rimmer; 3, Susan Capstick. 8 to 11: 1 Susan Taylor; 2 Helen Jacques; 3 Judith Clark. 11 to 13: 1 Lorainne Warburton; 2 Pamela \Sc!hofi),eld; 3, Aline Birbwell. 13 to 15: 1, John Prokopysjyn; 2, Gavin Rainford; 3, John Prokopysjyn.


CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFTS Up to 8: 1 Sylvia Calvert;


shire, gave a reading of his own poetry. He also showed some of his paintings, in­ cluding abstracts and some of the Pendle countryside. He was thanked by Miss Jack- son. The competition for a posy


about a tour to Greece and several members expressed a wish to go.


Hurst Green


path - between St. John’s Church, Hurst Green, and the Punch Bowl Hotel is to be renewed. The Parish Council liad


Bridge The footbridge on the foot­


to have It renewed. Mr. Helm reported these stops to Clitheroe Rural Council high­ ways committee on Monday.


drawn the attention of Mr. IC. W. Helm, county divi­ sional highways surveyor, to the dilapidated condition of the bridge. He arranged for tho bridge to bo inspected, and decided


Whalley


Institute members will be taking part in the perform­ ance of "The Brilliant and The Dark", Others will be helping; to provide the re­ freshments under , the direc­ tion' of Mrs. O. Horsfall. - Mrs. V. Shearman, presi­ dent, presided at the meet­


Women’s Institute Several Whallcy Women’s


. He gave a talk -on the theatre since its beginnings,


ing and the speaker was Mr. John Whackett,, manager of the Octagon Theatre, Bolton.


illustrated with.. .pictures of the interior and exterior, and stage settings. Mr. Whackett was thanked by Miss White.


was won by Mrs. R. Collinge. The president read a paper


water to be polluted. Mr. Broughton and “Nat­


spend £140,000 roofing over Lowcocks, from which we draw the bulk of Olitheroe's supply — a very different picture from running the slightest risk of allowing our


uralist” and all your readers, may drink their waiter with easy minds, and fuU assur­ ance that it is biologically . and chemically perfectly


SalJ, A. Barnes, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe.


Changing


times I always enjoy the sub­


tle wit of your weekly con­ tributor “.T.F.”. He means well and accomplishes not a little for the communal


and liable to err, his views must not always be too readily accepted. He held my attention with his reference R last week • to tho Maud


good. However, being human


•lured into political traps. The vital significance of


saw tlie need for some such change as amalgamation or


experience of purely local administration I long ago


to he held , in reserve in' case of accidents, will be allowed. The .only local reservoir


Letters to the Editor


stay the tide — certainly for purely political reasons — is doomed to abject failure. While appreciating J. F’s


opinion on a matter of such comprehensive nat i o n a 1 importance, I feel his outlook is too narrowly circum­ scribed. I care not one jot or tittle


which governing body What­ ley and Clitheroe are linked with so long as both districts have adequate and efficient representation on whatever authority i s eventually


: How often do rural areas use and benefit by special ameni­ ties provided by neighbouring Ixiroughs withmout contribut­ ing so much as a sou—trans­ port, baths, libraries, and so forth? Is it unreasonable to


should not be permitted to subsist parasitical!}’ o n neighbouring communities.


created. Places, like h um a n s ,


That, I believe, is what Maud envisages, despite that local councils may, In con­ sequence, suffer apopletic seizures. Effective and sound local and national administration


is obviously what he is seek­ ing. That ’’faceless" criticism Is just the cheapest non­


- True change and improve­ ment are not. always syno- nomous but nevertheless are often desirable if not essen­


sense; a red. rag. ■ tial.


hope “J.F.’’ carries on Ins good work. I t is very greatly appreciated throughout the entire Ribblesdale region. I t is today quite opportune to make a close examination of


Come or go what may, i


rural and urban relation­ ships with a view to boun­ daries adjustment If not


entire elimination. Harold R. Broughton,


Who will be


such momentous documents to avoid too hasty conclu­ sions and being unwittingly


eport on Local Government. I usually read and re-read


miration for the American astronauts who returned to earth with their samples of


such reports cannot bo assimilated in the -twinkling of an eye. From not a little


much closer co-operation by adjacent local councils. Purely local councils have been virtually a law unto


responsible? Everyone is full of ad­


samples of local rock deli­ vered free into tho road, at any time at any of the main


themselves in such matters for far too long. How soon is tho electorate forgotten after that harrassing annual upheaval. We must now bend our­


in sizes from one pound to Waif-; hundredweight blocks, five hundredweight "Buck Inn specials’.’ as available: bring your own crane. Pow­ dered rock dust is also to be had free in- bulk for the sweeping. No. one bothers. ; Tho arrival of a police car ■


delivery points — Pimlico Road roundabout. Waterloo lamp or the Buck Inn comer. Best limestone can be had


selves to the Insistent demands of the new age. I hope I inn not mistakenly accused of being lacking in my appreciation of the quality and service of the rural element in our society. But, changing ' with the times I am convinced that: with ' urban England, rural England must advance with; becoming alacrity into the; new age. Whether we agree with it


in the area is immediately flashed from lorry,, to .lop-y - and, as it- by magic, every driver knows about it and speed is promptly reduced.. One wonders how long it


will be before one of these lethal lumps of rock falls


from the backless wagons and causes a serious accident, or injures or kills someone. Who will bo responsible? Prevention is better than


untried.: ■ Nevertheless, the result of • a little . experimentation could provide ample justtfi-! cation. Change there will be in the march of time and any, unreasonable effort to


opinon as to the wisdom or advantage of completely abandoning old and well tried customs, some of which;; one must admit suffer from paralytic antiquity, for the new, the unknown and the .


or not, and there is no threat about it, there must be an interesting diversity of ; ,


cure but as it stands at the moment, and in spite of 999 calls, It appears to be nobody's business.. - - • We • should be; grateful to


moon rock and dust. Olitheronians can obtain .


m a t t e r


■ The withdrawal of tho half-crown on October 1 will be a serious matter for the church, says a writer in the latest edition of The See, the


the most popular coin in church collections lately, and if it is replaced by the new lOp piece, equivalent to 2s. it will mean a reduction of 20 per cent ■ in tho church's income.


The half-crown has been


that ■ the lOp piece is re­ placing the half-crown, but it is hoped that where a half-crown was given in the past, it will now be replaced by new coins, the lOp and 5p pieces.


There is already evidence


lecting boxes should be emptied before January l, 1970, the date the half-crown ceases to b e legal tender, so that these coins can be paid into the bank.


Missionary and other col­ 78 Pimlico Road. Clitheroe. _


expect them to make a reasonab 1 e contribution ?


the youngest toddler to grandparents. At the bandstand, or open


country dancing, a children's fancy dress parade, entertain­ ment by Mike Daniells and Partners, and the highlight of the afternoon, the crown­ ing of tho Fete Queen.


an- theatre as it is referred to in the programme, there will be a display of Scottish


the junior, youth and senior five-a-side competitions will be held diming the after­ noon.


On tile field, the finals of


Richmond Hill Toppers, a children's band, a Mortis dancing competition, enter­ tainment by June and Paul Kidd, with Paddywack the clown and Zoe the kangaroo, and to round off the after­ noon a tug-of-war competi­ tion featuring Clitiheroe Young Farmers, the cham­ pions of Lancashire, and Slaidburn Young Fanners, champions of Yorkshire.


There will alsoi be the


finals of the Southwor.th Cup bowls tournament will be played.


There will bo a dog show, and during ithe afternoon the


Connolly’s amusement fair will also attend the fete.


r a i n r r e e s Miss Judith Chadwick, of


three years at the North Western Polytechnic, Lon­ don, and will continue her training at the Bolton College of Technology.


Chatbum Road, Clitheroe, has gained a B.A. with second class honours in geography at the Uniersity of London, z She has studied for the past


Clitheroe Grammar School for girls. ,


She is a former pupil of


the school, Miss Ericka New- sam, has gained a Bachelor of Education Degree, at Lon­ don University.


Another former pupil of


Mrs. Eric Newsam, of Leem- ings Farm, Waddington, she is to take up a teaching post in London in September.


The daughter of Mr. and


show, held on the i ing fields. In spit rain during the pre the ground was fir weather held dry! if a little cool, thrc| day.


the BOOM plaque, and Sons award, th cup. Ho also had eigh A large crowd a


Wliippel


everyone, young am farmers, poultry fa owners, horsemen : country folk and to


There was som


and enthusiastic cl those interested; ! dogs watched the s herds and their big sheepdogs compete sheepdog trials aero from the show fielc


Whippet racing d'


Robin Addyman! sa position would be r fore next year's sho\ mittee hoped to in gree cattle at the e sible date.


Owing to tho Accredited I Herds £ committee cancellel cattle classes for ; | But the show T


CATTLEl


bred by exhibitor, months old, 1 and 2 G. Bell: Heifer;sti: exhibitor, over 12 . n 1, J. s. Chadwick; 2


Non-pedigree: ;hI


than four broad tec| exhibitor; 1 and 2, milk: 1, J. S. Chad' cow to ealve wit! months of show: 1, (| Sons; 2, W. Pyc; 3. wick, v Dairy cow in m


. more than four broi and 2 W. Pye. In v Pye; 2. J. Stott and £ cow ir> calf; 1, J. Sons: 2, W. Bye. In Pyc, 2. J. Stott ancil lection, any breed:f William Brass Cup.


Pye: 2, J. S. Chad' Stott and Sons. Ch district classes: W. I Open: Heifer in


-J. Stott, and Sons. Supreme Champi


Wright Farms Lt< mare or gelding: 1 Wright Farms L‘ mare with foal at Lwesey: 2. J. Pool Sudell. Colt or fill)* Richardson. Rose 1 Blossom: 2, W. St Livescy.


two years old and u Livesey: 2. J. Poo


Heai’j’: colt, geldii SHEEP


than Suffolk 'and: Leicester: 1. N.' He Winkley Hall Estate, bred owes liavin lambs this season;: Hall Estate; 2, W. half-bred shearling 1, Winkley Hall; Est Tw o half-bred


Half-bred: Dodded


lambs: 1, G. F. C: and 3 D. C. M Leicester cross ewes Winkley Hall Est-t Stott and Sons. Tw cross shearling gimn 2. Winkley Hall Es W. Hall and Son. Tw cross gimmer lambs Winkley Hall Estate: and Sons. Bluo-face, ram; 1 and 3, J. Sons; 2. J. Heyes ai Suffolk sheep. R:


Blackburn diocesan maga­ zine.


having suckled k season: 1. L. Harri Stuart. Gimmer sh J. Stuart. Gimmer


Stuart; 2 and 3. Wi Estate. Ram. lamb: Stuamt; - 3, L. . Harr


Horned ram: 1. E. J. Heyes and Son; Huddleston. Horned


and 2 J. Stuart. ;: Cross-bred home


W. Pye; 2, J. Stott a HORSE


Jas Kay; Pair of having cast a tooth:! 2, G. Bell; 3, Jas. Kfl Dairy heifer in call


I 1ECT j|


I!


ARE PI THEn


domestiI FOR


The AEG Groi Companies In E factories, manu from complete' r


those men who’; sweep* our roads so efficiently and find themselves faced with heavy work quite .out of their lino of duty. This should be noted by those who write ungentle- manly complaining letters': to., th e ‘ Borough ..Surveyor :, about . these conscientious


"Come*; and tlook'.rfor .’your­ selves.” Charles Musson, Pimlico


servants ,of the public,. I would say' .to.' them:


Road, Clitheroc.


i: Two y o u n g Clitheroc schoolgirls 1 who recently organised a : jumblo sale have raised £2 19s. 4d. for ■ the St. Deny’s Home, Clitheroc.


Susan : Knowles and seven- year-old* Janet Gatti, both of Upbrooks ..held their; sale in : Bright Street.


The . girls,: ; ■ six-year-old


County.Primary School, and Janet: is a pupil at S.S. Michael and. John’s • School.?:


Susan • attends ‘! Pendle PRODll SALES (BBS K 14 HARGREAVEtl 1


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