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istic flight call. As it climbs over the pasture, with slow flapping wings, to dive in care­ less rapture, calling ‘‘pee-wit, pee wit" jt cannot be mistaken for any other bird. In close-up the lapwing is


really outstanding, being approximately 12 ins. in length.


UNIQUE


= AT A TIME when it is com- j= monplace to hear, read and = see so much which disturbs = our finer feelings, it is = heartening to note the odd =. encouraging event


taking


= place in our countryside. = We read of oil pollution kil- = ling thousands of sea birds; of = chemicals a«d insecticides hav- = ing an adverse effect on plants


= • and animal life. = The entire environment, it


~ seems, is being threatened. = Indeed, as the danger is = being emphasised in this Euro-


less to enjoy, particularly in wild life.However, as I say, it is en­ couraging to note certain chan­ ges indicating what I have always believed—that, given a fair chance, wild life, at one


metallic green, flushed with purple, and the under parts are white, save the under tail which


though is the long crest, unique among British birds. The upper mantle is of a


Its most striking feature,


and very handsome creature. I t is these attributes, and the


is a reddish brown. Altogether a distinguished


period threatened and on the border of extinction, can readily re-establish itself. I refer in particular to a


indisputable fact that it is the farmers’ greatest friend, which make the lapwing’s presence so welcome by Ribble and Hodder. Particularly so when most


creature known to every countryman and farmer as the lapwing. Some may prefer the name of pee-wit, others the


green plover. But, whatever your choice,


= pean Conservation Year, it — would appear that, unless E immediate action gets under = way, we shall have less and


tinguishing itself in spring and early summer by its character­


the bird is familiar through­ out the land. I t is an impressive bird, dis­


regions, and in the Highlands and Islands their presence was as rare as in our own country­ side.


Of course, there were many explanations and a great deal


of speculation regarding the cause or causes of the decline, and after some time it was generally accepted that the main items affecting its status was early grass cutting and the increased use of farm machin­ ery.


people are agreed that, after passing through a difficult period, the species is once again establishing itself on its home ground. Eight or 10 years ago the lap­


sitting on eggs were able to avoid the slow-moving vehicle, and I recall numerous farmers telling stories of having know­ ledge of the whereabouts of a sitting bird end so being able to avoid damaging the eggs. Indeed, I know of several


tions, it is necessary to go back 20 or 30 years to the time when the majority of cropping was done by horse-drawn machines. At that period, many birds


To understand these implica­


begin until after the nesting season. So the lapwing—and also the


corncrake—were allowed to complete their domestic affairs without molestation or hin­ drance. A few years later came


frequented parts and continued to survive—as did the lapwing. I t is no doubt to these up­


Others were lucky, as they chose for their habitat the less


remarkable changes on the farm, with meadows being cut at a very early stage of growth. This naturally caused havoc with many of the early nesting species, and no doubt played a major part in reducing their numbers. What with the silo and rapid-


land birds that wo owe the very noticeable increase in the lap­ wing population. They have by their choice of the uplands and the rougher ground saved the species from total extermina­ tion. Now, following that very


lean period, their numbers are steadily on the increase. This is by no means a hasty


drawn chain-harrow, the lap­ wing did not have a chance unless the choice of nesting site were on the less cultivated up­ lands.


CRISIS


lapwing came to the verge of extinction.


Looking back, we find the


wing was faced with extinction. At that time, its once famil­


farmers who actually dug under the entire nest and, after ploughing the spot, re­ placed the nest and eggs as if nothing had ever taken place. Such action was impossible


iar haunts were deserted and the sight of a few pair was enough to bring comment from the bird-watcher. This also applied to other


selves to such ways. Furthermore, in those days


that of the hedgehog. This animal has always found


Its behaviour was similar to


the best moans of survival to roll up into a ball until the threat has passed. The motor-car, however,


when the tractor came into use, and the fast - moving methods did not lend them­


the cutting of grass did not


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FLORAL THEME AT WI GROUP MEETING


THERE WERE FLOWERS everywhere at Riversmead School, Grindleton, last Friday, when the Bowland Forest group of Women’s Institutes held their annual meeting there. More than 100 members from Waddington, West Brad­ ford and Grindleton institutes were present. Though Wad- dington W.l. were hostesses, the entertainment this year


flowers. The stage was decorated with colourful arrangements,


verse—was "Sing it w i t h flowers” All the songs were con­


an extravaganza of song and


do the entertainment as well, but Waddington W.l. thought that, as they were already organising everything and providing the refreshments, they would let another insti­ tute give the entertainment. Grindleton’s theme was


was provided by Grindleton W.l. Usually, the hostess group


DISTRICT NEWS


Ribblesdale


all done by Mrs. Mary Heaton. The titile of the concert—


cerned with flowers: “Apple- blossom time’’ and “Roses of Picardy” were but two of them. Mrs. Olga Hetherington


years” was the verdict of members of the Ribblesdale


Camera Club “One of the most successful


Camera Club at the annual meeting, h e l d at Stanley House, Lowergatc. The president, Mrs. G. M.


read poems by Shelley and Wordsworth that were also about flowers. Dancing a n d movement


MEMBERS of the Grindleton Women’s Institute gave a costume concert when the Bowland Forest W.L group meeting was held at Riversmead,


Higson, congratulated the members on a very successful year, and praised their effort in attaining such a high standard throughout the year. The chairman, Mr. Ken


were also incorporated, and there was a ballet, danced to


Daisy”, Pianist was Mrs. Holmes,


“Tiptoe through the tulips”. A tandem was used in a comedy number, "Daisy,


and assisting backstage were Mrs. C. Spooner and Mrs. Fletcher. As well as taking part, Mrs. Hetherington was the pro­


Mary Heaton, Annie Slater, Margaret Miller, Margaret Hogg. Ruth Cann, Ann Riley, Dorothy Taylor, Edith Nuttall,


ducer. Others taking part were;


Doris Howarth, Barbara Hors- fleld, Alice Green and Hilda Simpson. All the costumes were made


Beck, of Giggleswick, who demonstrated me maumy c. simple cold sweets. She was thanked by Mrs. V. Wood.


Rycroft, outlined the many activities that had . taken place and thanked the officers and members for their excel­ lent attendances and services rendered during the session. The most gratifying thing to


him was the very helpful spirit that prevailed in the club, and he extended a very warm invitation to non-mem­ bers who were interested in photography. Whether beginners or more


en’s Group held their annual jumble sale in tire School­ room, Wigglesworth, On Fri­ day evening. There was a brisk sale, and


proceeds amounted to £25. Pendleton


ambitious photographers, they were welcome to pay a visit to Stanley House on Tuesday evenings, enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere which pre­


known and popular songs. Mrs. B. Barlow was chair­


by the members themselves. The audience joined with the cast in singing the well-


ton. His topic was furniture, and he brought with him some pieces, including an inlaid


man.Before the entertainment, there was a speaker, Mr. Allan Thompson, of Grassing-


history of furniture through the ages and also described some of the history of the


table. Mi-. Thompson traced the


ing that West Bradford will be hostesses at next year’s group meeting.


I f there’s


anything you want


to buy or to sell:


Advertise in the


classified columns for


quick results. Telephone


Clitheroe 2323


or call at our King Street Office.


different woods. I t was arranged at the meet­


vails in the club and to sample the light refreshments pro­ vided by the lady members each club night. The president then presen­


ial: Mr. B. Tyrer; beginners: Mr. E. Musson; portraiture; Mr, D. D. Wright; record; Mr. D. D. Wright; natural history: Mr. W. Townson. Colour slides—Pictorial: Mr.


the April meeting of the Women’s Institute on Tues­ day of last week, when the final arrangements -were made for the group meeting on April 29. Miss Muncray is to attend


Women’s Institute Mrs. Brown presided over


ted plaques to successful members for 1969-70. Monochrome prints—Pictor­


a lettering school a t Preston in September. Mrs. Storey of Bashall


W. Townson; portraiture; Mr. G. Fletcher; record: Mr. A. Rigby; natural history: Mr.


Eaves, gave an excellent demonstration on lampshade making. Members were intro­ duced to the modern and traditional ones, and she was thanked by Mrs. Boot. The social time, organised


Prints: Mr. J. H. Stanier; colour slides: Mrs. A. Stretch; 71 were: Mrs. G. M. Higson, beginners; Mr. E. Musson. The officers elected for 1970-


K. Rycroft. M o n t h l y competitions—


Jumble Sale Tosside and District Wom­


form the Border Group, met together in the Newton Insti­ tute for t h e i r thirteenth group meeting, when Dunsop Bridge were the hostess Insti­ tute. The guest speaker for the


evening was Mrs. J. Barnes, of the Abbey Horn Works, Kendal. On display were shoe-hems,


sunff boxes, rings,' necklaces and a prize possession; the medicine tumbler made at Kendal for Florence, Night­ ingale, and now returned to Kendal, Miss M. Bairstow, of Rim-


Helen’s Play Group and the Sunday School committee.


Bishop of Bradford invited all members of the churches in the Bolland Deanery, who had been confirmed during his episcopate, to a reunion at Gisburn Parish Church, followed by a social gather­ ing. in the Festival Hall. After a short service in


Reunion On Thursday of last week the


Gisburn Church, at w’hich the Bishop spoke, the St. Helen’s party took the oppor­ tunity to meet friends from the other parishes before, reluming home.


ington, gave a vote of thanks. After the break of a buffet


supper, Dimsop Bridge enter­ tained during social time. Mrs. W. Ecclcs delighted


everyone with her recitals of “Grandma’s prayer” and "The button box”,


“Going for a song” was given by Mrs. Dowle, Mrs. Laycock, Mrs. Mason, Mirs. Peel, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. W-atei-worth. Mrs. Holmes, president of Bolton-by-Bowlond,


A light-hearted version of


by Mrs. Thombea- and Mrs. Dewhurst, was won by Mrs. Boot. A competition for the largest and smallest button was won by Mrs. K. Slinger. Tea hostess was Mirs. Ross.


Gisburn


71 were; Mrs. G. M. Higson, president; Mr. H. Eccles. chair­ man; Mr. G. Fletcher, vice- chairman: Mr. P. M. V. Major, secretary; Mr. G. Fletcher, treasurer; Mrs. A. Stretch, auditor; Mr. T. Bar­ ber, print secretary; Mr. I. Davies, librarian and press officer; Mrs, Major, Mrs. Stanier and Mrs. Wright, refreshments. The committee are: Mr. Davies, Mr. Kin g, Mr. Rigby, Mr. Rycroft, Mr. Stanier, Mr. Tyrol-, Mrs. Major and Mrs. Stanier.


Sabden


at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Metcalfe, 32 Gardener’s Row, a coffee evening, with •tomboia and a bring-and-buy stall, was held. , The effort, which realized


Coffee evenin'; On Thursday of last week,


Slaidburn


Effort for Christian Aid took the form of.a coffee evening,


Christian Aid The annual Hodder Valley


with bring-and-buy stalls, and was held in Slaidburn Method­ ist Schoolroom on Wednesday


of last week. Tosside • Flags:


Tosside and District Women’s Group met at the home of Mrs. M. Cowking, Higher


Women’s Group For their monthly meeting.


Bishop’s visit


last week, the Rt. Rev. Michael Parker, Bishop of Bradford, visited the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Gis­ burn, in connection with the jubilee celebrations of the Diocese. It was a service of Con­


On Thursday evening of


■ sentatives of the parishes of Gisbum, Boflton-by-Bowland.


firmation Re-unton for the Boltand Deanery, and repre-


Tosside, Grindleton, Wadding­ ton, Slaidbum, Hurst Green and Mitton attended.


Young Farmers Gisbum and District Young


Farmers Club members met bn Monday, when arrangements Were made for the regional rally. The girls had a rounders


the sum of £22 16s., was foi­ st. Nicholas School funds.


lowed, with Alan C. Ban­ croft in the chair.


Dunsop Bridge


in the Whitewell Hotel on Monday, in aid of the Dunsop Bridge Building Fund for a village Hall. The effort was well atten­


Social Evening A social evening was held


ded and supper was served by the committee. Competition winners were


17, the Cricket Club held a jumble-sale and pound stall in the Methodist Schoolroom. Refreshments were served,


Cricket Club On Friday evening, April


and the approximate profit amounted to £20.


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that they would be hostess women’s institute for 1971, and Mrs. King-Wilktnson, president of S1 a i d burn thanked the hostess institute. Presidents, the area leader


offered


six-by-six floral arrangement were; 1, Mrs. Cornthwaitc, Bolton-byBowland; 2, Mrs. Bossenett, Bolton-by-Bowland; 3, Mrs. Buckle, Rimington. The customer’s prize, in


“Going for a song”, was won by Mrs. King-Wclkinson,


Waddington


of the St. Helen’s branch of the Mothers’ Union, held at the Vicarage on Monday of last week, Mrs. Davis, of Waddington, entertained the members with the showing of films, including holidays abroad and the local country­ side.


Mothers Union At the afternoon meeting


practice. A business meeting fol­


heavier rainstorms on Wed­ nesday evening of last week, the inclement weather did not deter a particularly large number of people from attending the Sunday School


At home Despite heavier and yet


In ;iast . week's -report of


Mis. J. Fye, Mr. W. Wood and Mrs. C. Millar. Mr. J. Dowle, chairman,


the ;Waddington Drama Group production of "Gath­ ering Storm”, we stated that Mrs. Alison Lodge was a great-neicc by marriage of Francis Duck­ worth, We have been asked to state that there is, in fact, no relationship, and wish to. apologise for any distress caused by this in­ advertent error.


Mrs.. K. Mason,- the-, group Group, meeting ., - leader, introduced Mrs. M. Five institutes,


announced t h a t the hew building -had been started, and he hoped it would ; be ready by Christmas. Proceeds of the effort amounted to £32 5s.


wh-i'ch Uy members of both the St.


stalls and competitions, the competitions being manned largely by the ycung people, including members of the (Krownie -pack;..and- the-stalls,-


At Home,, held in the St. Helen’s Sunday School. ...2 There, were a variety of


and Mrs. Barnes received brooches from Mrs. Wood. Competition winners for a


Committee held a basket whist and domino drive, in St. Helen’s Schoolroom, on April 15. The . proceeds were for the


village sports, to be held for the children on Saturday, June 6. The winners were—'Whist:


Whist and Dominoes Waddington Village Sports


Collection.............. .. The April collection made


B r i a n Nightingale, John Shackleton and H e r b c rt Townson, all of whom arc employees of the Stonebridge Cotton Mfg. Co. in Chatbum.


' the Chatburn Group, raised £159 Is. 4d. from home col­ lecting boxes, in hotels and shops, and donations. This includes £6 Is. from


Whitewell


St. Michael’s Church The annual parochial


church meetings of St. Michael, Whitewell, post­ poned from Tuesday, -April 7, were-duly held in the school, Whitewell, on Tues­ day, April 14, with the Vicar acting as chairman. The business commenced


with a joint session at which the churchwardens, Mr.


John Howarth a n d Mr. George Sedgwick, were re-


women's; Mrs. D. Underwood. Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Bentham; men’s; Mr. F. Brown, Mr.'M. Holgate, Mrs. Woof and Mrs. M. Whittem. Domino winners were; J. B. Smithson, K. Hall, E. Ellison, T. Brown. The competition win­


ners were; R. Smithson, A. Hodder Valley


the' Hodder .Valley British Legion branch held a social evening, a t the Red Pump Hotel, Bashall Eaves.


British Legion On Wednesday, April 15,


was held. Prizewinners were—Whist


A whist and domino drive


(women): I, Mrs. Eccles; 2, Mrs. Green; 3, Mi's. Lawson, (men): 1, J. Robinson; 2, Mrs. Bulcock; 3, Mrs. Jack- son. Dominoes; 1, Mr. Kenyon;


Clayton and Mrs. Cowper- thwaite.


' elected to office for the ensu­ ing year.


chial church council, and also the team of parochial sidesmen to assist the church­ wardens in their duties, fill as follows;


held for. the .parochial lay representatives to the new Deanery Synod, to the paro­


Next, the elections were


J. Haworth and Mr, G. Sedg-' wick. P.C.C. representatives: Mrs. J. S.' Chadwick, Mrs. J. Eastham, Mirs. T. B. Reid,


Lay representatives: Mr.


Mrs. M. Taylor, Miss A. Seed, Mr. M. J. Alpe, Mr. C. T, Reid and Mr. D. Rich.


Mr.- D. Calvert, Mr. H. Green, Mr. R. Green, Mr. C. T. Reid, Mr. D. Rich, Mr, J. H. Richardson, Mr. E. Sandham, Mr. M. Taylor, Mr. A. Tiffin. Other names were consid­ ered, with a view- to inviting them to become sidesmen.


Sidesmen: Mr. ,M. J. A'lpe,


president, Idrew the tickets for tlie draw. All proceeds go towards helping ex-Service- men and women.


Chatburn


L a b o u r prospective Parlia- . mentary candidate


Wednesday of test week, Labour Party


eroe, attended a meeting of Chatburn


_______ r ___r ____________ mitments had been fuily met, for Clith--. .and,they had contributed to


Meeting Mr. Kenneth Bodfish,-


on


tions are run and organised. Mr. Bodfish also expressed


Ho outlined how local elec­


. :.Woods, of -Park Avenue, .where Mi% Bodfish , met the Labour


■time: the first time in 15 years that there had been a,contest in Chatburn. The meeting was held at the home of Mr. Harold


pleasure that the Labour Party were , contesting the parish council election this


* t works


Christian Aid. ’‘Moral -Wel­ fare, .the Lifeboat Institution, and the Royal National Insti­ tute for the Blind. Under the supervision and


various of


of mercy.; including charities


2, Mrs. Wedsworth; 3, Mrs. Fox; 4, Mrs. Bond; 5, Ml-. Crompton, 6, Mrs. Boocli. Mrs. Kenyon, wife of the


year’s work and presented the audited statement of accounts for 1969.


The Vicar reported on the


of the diocesan loan, and thqy were building up the


of the church restoration and repairs had been met, and early this year, the second - instalment of £150 had been' made towards the repayment


The great bulk of the cost


repair fund and the roof fund to enable the final stages to be undertaken— namely, the rebuilding of the church vestry, in due course. Meanwhile, ordinary com-


overseas and hom^ . missions, and


and


Party candidates. They arc: Tom Hudson,


watched and noted this trend over a number of seasons and can say with the greatest emphasis that there are more lapwings by Ribble and Hod­ der in 1970 than during the last 10 or 15 years. Of course, there were other


conclusion. On the contrary, I have


were taken by those who found satisfaction in the accumula­ tion of unusual clutches. Thus we find, after taking a very superficial glance, how


selfish interests. And as if all this were not


this dellightful bird has been the target for all kinds of


to protect nest and eggs, we _ find it preyed upon by the car- = rion crow and rook.


enough for such an early nes- ter with so little natural cover


day as a sitting lapwing keeps = constant watch on the sky.


and not far away, in the copse, = is a small colony of rooks.


present any threat to the lap- = wing, but at this time of the = year the sitting plover cannot = take any chances.


As a rule, the rook does not =


contributory factors in hasten­ ing. the birds’ decline. Before the Wild Birds Pro­ tection Act became law, the


presented a far greater danger, for, unlike the horse-drawn vehicle or other slow mode of traffic it could not be avoided. The car was too fast and far too heavy; so many were killed.


the rook prefers vegetable and = insect matter to the eggs or = young of other birds.


collection of lapwings’ eggs was a very profitable business. Thousands of these eggs were gathered in spring to be sent south to the London market, where they were bought at a very high price by those who considered them a delicacy. Egg collectors were also a great danger and entire hatches


no risk, and throughout the = day the sitting bird is repeat- == edly taking to the air whenever = a rook crosses the skyline.


However, the lapwings take = =


settled down to the serious task = of hatching I do not know, as the continuous passage of rooks = keeps them on constant alert.


NATURALIST = How these lapwings ever get = = == iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin'rfi Even when feeding young, = =


The site is au open pasture = =


Watch, as I did tire other = =


= ABOUT


Why not share our lovely valley?


PLANNED your holii yet? It is difficult isn’t it' I Living in a lovely p "


like Clitheroc, any hoL„, resort has to hol’d a £ L standard to compete tvl |


the countryside which stir- f rounds us. Have you ever though; [


as you walked through oa: | valley, how much voJ would like to share’i» I beauty with someone w


ho 1


would r e a l l y benefit-1 probably botli men*


and physically—front i holiday amidst its hills and I dales?


Last year, seven fami-1


lies in this ar ea did jus I that.


They invited 12 children I


into their homes and hearts I for a holiday they imv| never have had without | their help.


If you feci you w like to partake in this Y


ould I en


re w a rd i n g experience, I please write to the addresi I below for details of to I W.R.V.S. Children's day Scheme, and som


eone |


will conic along for an in-1 formal chat.


Then you can decide to]


yourself whether or net I you and your family could I offer sonic child betw


the age of five lo 12 years | a week to remember.


Mrs. Kathleen Turner, 9, Lancaster Drive, Clithcroe. Tel. 322?. I


for the British Empire Can­ cer Campaign for Research, by


mate night Formed in January, ih: I


the patrons of the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton.


has attracted the interest oil some enthusiastic am


ateur |


players. Already, they have hell I


an exciting knock-out com


petition. Winner of the knockout-


pawn was Mr. A. Wilson, of | Tosside, who holds it f°': year.


Runner-up was Mr. t-|


Moon, of Halton West. Arrangements are “I


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hand for a match with SbpJ ton Chess Club in the net|


week or two. Meanwhile, the Coact I


and Horses Club "'ill "I glad to welcome ne'vro®| bers at any of their meet-|


ings, which are usu; held on Wednesday even-1 ings.


Mrs. K. Moon, 1 K f l


View Cottage, Halton 'W tel. Gisburn 371 or 265,'" I be happy to furnish details |


Well-done


Colin ! Mr. Colin Melrf-I


only son of Mr. and F. E. Metcalfe. 9 Covvp-1 Avenue, Clitheroe, has W’l elected an Associate on- I Chartered Institute ot I


retaries. Colin, who alreadv» . I , A


the Higher National C i I cate in Business Stud®, I


a member of tl'e sta p Ivl National Westminster •»


Clifhcroc. Sorry,.I’ll


that again Moving out of his I


recently, a collca8uc ■ phoned the electricity % .


to ask for the meter read.


He was told b) switchboard opera'


practical help of Mr. G. Sedgwick, the churchyard had never looked'so well kept. Parishioners, friends.' bene­


to phone again att


, carrying through what -had., bet n-achieved.


factors and visitors had all contributed generously dur­ ing the-year-and-helped in


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