6 Clitlieroe Advertiser and Times, ’


July 10,1970


The hen harrier under scrutiny


SEARCHLNG toi new sub­ jects. planning new adven­ tures, whether at home or l'ai atield, can be as enter­ taining and stimulating as any occupation 1 know. Indeed, 1 am certain that if you are interested in such th.ngs boredom does not enter into your lite. On the contrary, you wonder why


Is sr much to see that no matter how hard we try the g i: apses ot the wonders around us are far too com­ pos- and numerous f o r ler.fthv study. With the very best, intentions in the world you soon find it is only possible to touch on the fringe of nature’s wonderful carpet. Alt of which is .lust another


th,e days are so short. c.ven on home ground there


way of saying how some ten years ago I became interested in the hen harrier, a bird then Just recorded in the vicinity of Dale Head, Slaidbum. The bird returned regularly


each autumn when on passage and bird watchers were firmly convinced, foUowing its length of stay, that by 1970 the hen harrier ’ would have taken up residence in the area. However, such hopes did


a female quartering the


not materialise due no doubt to molesters and persecutors


who still exist despite the Wild Birds Protection Act. Proof of this is provided in


the workshop of one taxider­ mist who, at one time, had


half a dozen hen harriers in his possession. One of these was said tq have been shot ‘somewhere in the Trough of Bowland’. The appearance of such a


ground of a rough stretch of moorland in Argyll in Juno of last year, that a few days should be spent searching for the hen hander. As I watched the bird I


bourtiold for several days. The visits continued for several years with the bird keeping to a strict time table. I t could be relied upon to be


became certain that it was nesting in that area. Obviously the best plan


seen hunting in the first and second weeks of October. Following this, others have


would have been to have spent some time following the bird’s


actions which could easily have led to the discovery of


magnificent bird in our own district stimulated my inter­ est and during the last two years X have been anxious to see it in territory less antagonistic to its nesting. All this takes up a great


then on our way home and with limiteq time at our dis­ posal we vowed to continue the quest in 1970. Let me now explain how this


the nest. But, unfortunately, we were


been seen and in recent years their stays have been lengthy —particularly In the spring— so that there was every reason to believe, like the- red breas­ ted merganser, they would


all started and show how. through the hen harrier, the Highlands and the Slaidburn area have something in com­ mon. When I first saw a female


deal of time and a vast amount of research and inquiries had to be made before the exact nesting ground could be estab­ lished. So I decided, after seeing


harrier I was in the company of a well known naturalist. Mr. J. Boon, of Burnley. The sighting caused quite a stir in ornithological circles as the bird remained in the neigh-


and my subsequent survey of its fascinating habits in our own area I decided to have a preview of its nesting ways on the rough moorlands over the Border. So, in the Highlands, after


soon nest. After its , first appearance


prove unsuccessful wo had the satisfaction Of watching a variety of divers and waders which frequented the shore,


I doubt if the general doubtcdly his wonderful air of observer, on first seeing the mastery which at once


How different in the case of This certainly makes the the hen harrier.


particularly at low tide. Terns, oyster catchers, mergansers, eiders and shdduck were always present and on walk­ ing in the early morning it was pleasant to watoh their activities from the warmth


of my bed. The hen harrier itself is


largo and even when seen at a distance Is easily recognis­ able. The female is almost two feet in length with a very impressive wing span of three feet. The overall colour is dark brown with a character­ istic white patch above the


operation eagle, the next objective became the hen har­


fortunate in discovering a nest not fair from our head­ quarters—a delightful cottage adjacent to a sea loch—where we proposed to spend a few days. Even if our search should


rier. After a short spell we were


tail.The male however, is entirely different. He is, when com­ pared with other species, com­ pletely foreign to his mate. With most birds the male


species attractive but it is un-


heather wo followed the behav­ iour of the birds with keen


as he sat on a huge boulder half a mile from the nest. If necessary he passed the alarm to the sitting female’ which invariably sal close on the five eggs until wo approached to


interest. The male usually kept watch


casual observer could V 41 overlook tho bird as it


Under these conditions I


quartered the area in S 4! harrier fashion.


within ten feet. We were delighted with out


luck in finding the nest even though photography was out of the question at this stage. Hatching would not take


place until well after our rotum home and as hide work is only practical with chicks in the nest any. such plan must wait until next year. Discovery of the where­


resembled a large gull soon became evident C I hovering, checking on/ I steady flight that X L* I was above all a master in ^ |


At first glance tqe ,


j shield 1 Scven packs of cub scoulsl


the large, pearly coloured , covered the ground with u~ I dcrful buoyant ease check? at intervals t0 hover K moro than a couple of i» above the ground in the ti*


In almost leisurely


of flushing a frightens! vr tim,


abouts and of the nest Itself were ample recompense as wo


and female resemble each other the male perhaps being slightly smaller than the female. This slight difference in size Is the only notice­


able feature. Ihepiumage of the female hen harrier (right) far outshines that of her mate.


male harrier, could correctly Identify the bird, for he is a delightful overall pearly grey with black primaries.


demands attention. After the discovery Of the


nest which was on the ground amongst an expanso of deep


and spent considerable time each e v e n i n g on what appeared to he his beat.


soon found out. for on the following d a y we spotted another male quartering the moro fertile rushy ground not far from the loch side. This maie was very obliging


tory discovered, we mus- Z wait until next season


So, with the nestin'- tc-


it will perhaps be possible 5 photograph tho hen harr? a bird which will suielv n«-' in our own district within t£ next five years.


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there was an outing for eld­ erly pensioners, widows and others who required a change of environment. The party included two patients from Clitheroe Hospital which the branch members visit often.


British Legion On Wednesday of last week


where a call was made, then on to Bolton-le-Sands for tea.


The outing was via Settle,


The party made a stop at Morecambe and returned by motorway and via Preston.


by Mr. J. B. Herd, Branch Welfare Officer.


The outing was organised


hind retired branch padre, thanked the people who had been responsible for organis­ ing the curing.


The Rev. William Frank-


Christian Aid contvmies in Wad ding ton and three child- real, Susan Nelson. Debbie Lonsdale and Virginia Clark, not to be outdone by the efforts of other’s, held a stall in the village recently.


Christian Aid Fund raising on behalf of


their parents and friends they very quickly raised three guineas which has been added to the local Christian Aid Fund account.


Supported generously by


the financial success, but also for their ingenuity and keen­ ness in helping in this way,


Appreciation not only for must be expressed to them’.


recently held an open day in the Sunday School when the children met as usual, but their parents and any friends were invited to come and sec the play group In action. Quite a largo number of


St. Helen’s Play Group The St. Helen’s play group


Langho


Schools’ anniversary was celebrated at St. Leonard's Church on Sunday week. Preacher at morning service was the Rev. A. K. Bisbrown, Vicar of Low Moor, Cllth- eroe. Two day-school schol­ ars, Brenda Medley and Teresa Boothby read the les­ sons, and the school choir sang three hymns to recorder accompaniment, with Miss Roberts, a teacher, as organ­ ist. Preacher at evensong was the Rev. R. Kirkham.


Anniversary The Day and Sunday


queen of St. Leonard's, Langho, Miss N. Whittam and her attendants, were among the visiting "royalty” to attend the crowning of the new rose queen at St. Peter's Salesbury, on Saturday week.


At Salesbury, the harvest


and domino drive in the school were: Whist: Mrs. J. Sowerbutts, Mrs. Meredith and Mrs. J. Vernon; and the Rev. R. Kirkham, Mr. J. Hargreaves and Mr. H. M. Bullock. Dominoes: Mrs. J. R. Ellis, Mrs. Walmsley, and Mrs. M, Veevers. The ladles’ committee of th e school


Whist drive Prizewinners at a whist,


extension fund organised the effort


Chipping


when Miss Barbara Yates of Preston demonstrated wigs and hairpieces at Chipping W.I.’s meeting on Wednes­ day of last week. After Miss Yates had given tips on select­ ing and caring for wigs,, mem­ bers were Invited to try them. She was thanked by Mrs. Jean Richardson.


Women’s Institute Members acted as models


let of flowers proved hard to Judge but eventually Miss


The competition for a brace­


people took this opportunity and were delighted to see tile children painting, using the slide and tricycles, taking dolls out in their prams, doing Jig­ saws and building with con­ structional toys, or singing nursery rhymes under the supervision of Mrs. G. Rush- worth. Mi’s. Rushworth was helped


dent, welcomed the visitors. This was the first time visitors to the Sunday School had seen the new de­ corations which, being bright and colourful, were much admired by all present.


mads by Mrs. W. Aspin assisted by the members of the committee. Mrs C. F. Goodchild as presi­


ing there was a full business meeting at which a number of dates of future events were brought to the members' attention by the president,


by some of the mothers whilst others served refreshments to the visitors. The arrangements had been


Yates awarded Mrs. D. Chad­ wick first prize and Mrs. Ann Seed second. The raffle was won by Mrs. Jean Richardson. As there is no August meet­


ue held in Blackpool on July 98, 29 and 30.


marks in the preliminary show at Preston in the “Our Coun­ tryside’’ competition, and -their model will bo on show at Blackpool.


Chipping obtained high


bers who had worked so hard ■to produce this model. Mrs. Tomlinson, of Thomley W.I. gave a report on the National A.G.M. Ideas for fund raising for


Sabden


cleaning up operations that had been carried out by coun­


Parish Council The meeting discussed the


by Couns. J. Boocock and L. Clarkson was placed on record. The Bulk Rubbish Container


cillors, and an appreciation of the ‘grass-cutting’ carried out


provided by Burnley R.D.C. was now in the village. The


Council were grateful for this anq ft has been welcomed by the parishioners who had made good use of it in the past -two weeks. There is no doubt that this


one hundred, the third highest mark, and a red star. Mrs. Hope thanked the mem­


to a scale of l/20th of an inch anq includes photographs and historical records. I t obtained 88 marks out of


I t is a model of the village m.


SUNDAY SCHOLARS and members of the congregation attend a wreath-laying ceremony (left), before the after­ noon service during Sunday’s Wadding ton Methodist Sun­ day School Anniversary.


L.C.O. for tho erection of a separate footbridge at this point, and it was agreed that tills application bo made. The next meeting was fixed


for August 3. Downham


held in St. Leonard's Church, Downham, on Sunday last, the children taking a full part In both the morning service and at a Family service m the afternoon. Both services were conduc­


Day School Sermons Day School sermons were


attended by members of coun­ cil has recommended, in view of tho traffic hazard, that application bo made to the


liar with theso as quickly as possible. During the business meeting


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was the Crowning of Christ Church Sunday School Queen, Miss Georgina Clark. Queen Georgina and her retinue fol­ lowed the retiring queen, Miss Susan Whittaker, and her re­ tinue into tho hall and pro­ ceeded to take their places on the platform. Ms. J. Goodhail, wife of the


During the interval there


Methodist minister, performed the crowning ceremony, and in her speech Mi’s. Goodhall said how happy she felt that both the church and the chapel could join in such a joyful occasion. She congratulated the new


tho route th e process;.. haited to sang a hymn.


whole Sunday School' choruses and the Primayv Do pertinent sang "Jesus bids r shine".


Also in the afternoon lh


tion of the new cub scout fli- paraded for the first trie a this day. The organist ,uj pianist throughout tho fc was Mr. N. Lawson. Attendance was very goal


There was also the ded'ea. '*■


kmpeted tor the sport! ’


shield on Friday when Uul j-ub Scout District Sport;! ^•erc held On Chatburn Roacj


Cricket Field, Clitheroe. I i Dr. G- Hampson, Distrfcj Commissioner, presented thl shield to tho winners. SeI jiichael and John’s (Loyola | pack, with 20 points.


1 other pocks, results were! Trinity 8 pts; St. Paul’s 7 ptal Chatham 7 pts; 1st Pendlj


- Tho judges were Mr. Al Bnape, Assistant District Ccml missioner, scouts; M. M. Snapt-1 District Service Team, and Mil K Parkinson of the Districl


2 pts- I Executive. I


1 General organisation was b | the cub scout leaders and lr | ijtructore.


RESULTS


! Hat race, 8 yrs: 1, S. Hor.J field, Ohatbuna; 2, N. Han&oil St Mary's; 3, S. Cassidy. Whaf


especially at the morning and afternoon services.


Queen, and thanked the re? tiring Queen lor her services of the past year. Miss Susan Whittaker then


presented Mrs. Goodhnll with a spray of carnations. A further happy touch come


of the goup was held recently and the reports were received' The review or the yearshorej that it had been successful and, in fact, most of to


Group meeting The annual general nieetir.!


when the Salvation Army Queen—Queen Caroline—came with her attendants and pre­ sented a gift of a picture to Queen Georgina, Before tea and biscuits


the possibility o f evening classes was discussed a n d orders were taken for Spring bulbs. A discussion also took place on the report of the revision


children had been nttendini for the past six months. Mrs. J. Baxter gave a re


port on the equipment rtw had been purchasod-bhc;" boards cnsels building brlc’


of N.F.W.I. rules. Mrs. Wilson the link delegate


Smithson Tho competition for the


from Bashali W.I. gave a re­ port of the A.G.M. in London last month. She was thanked by Mrs.


“Oldest Halfpenny” was won by Mrs., Weatherley 6 stars, Miss Knowles 5 stars, Mrs.


Sandham 4 stars. Supper was served by Mrs.


ted by the Vicar, Canon H. V. Whitsey. The children recited the lesson of the Creation and in the morning sang "Yes


Hill, Mrs Hoyle and Mrs. Cuthbersten.


tress ,and Miss Sliorrock had mounted a project on Switzer­ land by the children and also on display were other exam­ ples of the handicrafts and other work done by them. Mrs. Todd was the organist.


Grindleton Bolland Deanery


the C o u n t y Investment Appeal were discussed.


newly constituted Bolland Deanery Synod was held in Grindleton School, by kind permission of the Vicar of Grindleton, under the chair­ manship of the acting Rural Dean, the Rev. Canon C. F. Goodchild. Vica.r of Wadding-


School The first meeting of the


ton. After ■welcoming the mem­


; committee are now carrying out the mowing of the foot­ ball pitch but not the child­ ren's playing field. It was agreed to try and negotiate for this to be mown regularly. I t was agreed that grass cutting was a problem and


service, which the Rural Dis­ trict Council are gradually providing for the villages in the area, is most welcome. The Divisional Education


dance of members, and the appointments made were as follows. Chairman: The Rev. Canon C. F. Goodchild, Vicar of Waddington; co-chairman: Mr. O. F. Pickles, of Bolton- by-Bowlnnd; secretary the Rev. G. H. Gaze, R e c to r of Slaid- bum; co-secretary: Mrs. Cal- verley of Tosside; treasurer: Mr. F. K. Illingworth, of Wad­ dington. Standing Committee: Con­


bers, the chairman outlined the business of the evening. There was a very good atten­


sisting of tho above-named officers and the following were elected, namely: The Rev. J. W. Winder, Rector of Bolton- by-Bowiand; the Rev. J.T. Hall of Grindleton, Mrs. Shelford of Grindleton and Mr. R. J. O. Renton. Missionary Committee; The


' that the costs of purchasing a mower should be gone Into. Boundary posts which were


to toe placed in Gardeners' Row along the playground would not be erected until a further meeting with the


owners of tho land had taken place. The proposed car park was


also discussed and It Was agreed to commence immedi­ ately on obtaining costings for the necessary work. A complaint from a parish­


■have a stall at the show and asked members to bring extra produce and cakes to sell at


Mrs. Kathleen Hope. These include a Festival of Flowers at Mitton, August 7-10, wine and buffet evening to meet Mr. Peter Scott at the Vernon Gallery, Preston, on August 20, organised by the World Wildlife Fund, Chip­ ping Show, August 22, Autumn Council, October 13, and the birthday party on November 18. Mrs. Hope reminded mem­ bers tJtiat it was agreed to


this. The Royal Lancs. Show will


Jesus Loves Me” and in the afternoon "Lord of the Dance” both accompanied by Miss Shonrock on the guitar. Miss Barnes, the headmis­


Newton in Bowland A party of eighty people


were served tho vicar thanked Mrs. J. Whittaker and her helpers for the arrangements they had made for the crown­ ing of the Sunday School Queen and ho also thanked Mrs. G. A. Womersley and all tho ladies who had provided the tea for tho Salvation Army.


Anniversary Choir and these boys and girls sang special hymns at all three services these were "Listen to the Voice of Jesus”, “God who made the earth”, “Far above earth’s tumult” and “Jesus, Friend of little children”. At morning and evening


occasion of the Sunday School Sen-ices at Christ Church. The vicar had trained the


Anniversary Service Sunday July 5, was the


travelled by coach through the Yorkshire Dales, arriving at Newton for tea, which was provided in the Institute by the ladies of Newton Con­ gregational Church. A service in the church


Road Congregational Church, Bolton visited Newton and tea was provided in the Sunday School.


Chatburn


which will be sold at the sale of work in November was held recently.


Mothers Union Tho first display of goods


v iewed and ordered goods was quite good. A further dis­ play will be held in September or October. On Sntiu’day, July 4, the


The number of people who


Burley Corps of tho Leeds Sal­ vation Army were entertained


to tea at the Methodist Chapel.. This was a united effort by


the Indies of .both the chapel and the church.


Following tea, tihe corips pro­ ceeded to the church Hall where they were welcomed by


tho vicar, the Rev. N. Mad- dook.


. Tho vicar also opened the evening with prayes. then the Salvation Army entertained the large gathering with choir pieces, a young people's band, rcritations, percussion


items, readings, solos and duets.


Rev. Canon O. F. Goodchild and the Rev. J. F. Salisbury, Vicar of .Tosside.


cesan Synod:.The Rev. O. F. Gbodchlld. the Rev. G. H. Gaze, the Rev. J. F. Salisbury, tho Rev, J. T. Hall, the Rev. A. F. Knowles, Mr. R. J. O. Renton, Mr. C. F. Biekles, Mrs. Shelford. Mrs. Calverley and Mrs. L. O. King Wilkinson. Refreshments were served


ioner concemlhg what he con­ sidered was a danger left after Work had been carried out On. the new Padlham Road foot­ path and wall, Was placed before Council. Tills Would be referred to the Burnley R.D.C. who had carried out the work. Tenders are to be sought for


the new footpath Was com­ pleted. Repairs to the Bull Bridge have now been completed, but'


the erection of the bus shelter in Padiham Road now that


it has not been possible to incorporate a footpath. The Divisional surveyor of the Lancs. O.C. at a site meeting


by members of Grindleton Parish church at the close of the meeting and thanks were expressed to them for their kind hospitality.


Little Mitton


Little Mitton and District Women’s Institute Mrs. Simp­ son introduced Mr. • Hope, manager of th e Clitheroe branch of the Westminster m iBank, who gave a talk on deci­


Women’s Institute At the July meeting of


Members-elected to the Dio­ Cudor bouse fashions


SPECIAL OFFER FOR LIMITED PERIOD ONLY


LADIES COATS £5 DRESS & COATS £6/70/-


2/6 in the £ off all other goods The Square


ana their value, showing a shopper’s table and impressed that they should become fami­


al currency. He explained the new coins


W A D D I N G T O N Clitheroe 4257


It was a proud nion,


R)r Clithoroe Ribblesa Townswomen’s Guild wl they won the Preston Fel Mlon’s cup for public spq


■hg for a second succes year. They were in the cl


Petition with 13 other gul The competition J


Place in Blackburn reoel *hd the adjudioator, I Robert Hornby, of Llverl University,


The Ribblesdale tcanj


Pictured with Mrs. M. ton, chairman of the studies section, centre. f| the lefti Mrs. M. P. Ref J?n> team chairman) ,• M. Hetherlnston, speeL *hd Miss M. C. Hitc| "°ta of thanks.


plitheroo on their exoeil teamwork.


complimeii f


followed at 6-30 p.m. the preacher being the Rev. J. K. Gardiner. A party from Chorley Old


from Heckmondwike Con­ gregational Church recently


paints, etc—and said toi there is a need for more var­ iety as, and when, the grea can -afford it. Mrs. C. Holgatc presence the treasurer’s report w


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ley. 9 yrs: 1, & Pope. WhaHeyl 2 P. Hardy. Trinity: 3, P. Sti: zaker, Loyola. 10-11 yrs: l. Cad


Many's-


, Wilson, Loyola; 2, D. Horsflcll | chntbum: 3, D. Salisbury, £ | Paul's.


, sack race, 8yrs: 1, J. Lonl 6t Mary’s; 2, S. Dent, Trinit;f •3, T. Ridgeway, Chatbum. yrs.; 1. S. Pope. ’Whalley; 6. Read, St. May’s; 3, P. Stil zaker, Loyola. 10-11 yrs.: 1, j


showed that ovc the past yea: appoximately £131 had been pent on milk, equipment sr.o donation towards premiss, and donations towards pre­ mises, and that there are £12 in hand. Mrs. J. Reeves and Mrs P,


hich


, Hargreaves, St. Paul’s; 2. .0 I nelson, Loyola; 3, P. SchofleiS WTialley. 9-yirs:l. R. MacLeaf Si. Paul's: 2. P. Hardy, Trinity 3, D. Thompson, St. Mary's. ; Potato race. 10-11 years: G. Hargreaves, Loyola: 2, Blakey, Whalley; 3, C. Gatl Xeyola.


■ Egg and spoon, 8 yrs: 1, ( | I


Mary’s; 2, J. Lafranceshirl Loyola; 3, D. Horsfield, Cluj bum.


440 yards: 1, G. McCnlly, J


Kay liave agreed to continue as assistant supervisors until Mrs. Baxter is lit enough a resume as supervisor. Mrs. I. Taylor was re-elected


s. J.


Chairman. These, along with M


Belford, Mrs. A. Harrison and Mrs. R. Fish, form the com


rs.


prayer the lessons were read by Mr. H. E. Boden (head­ master) a n d the Sunday school Queen, read the lesson tho Rev. K. Knight from All in the afternoon. The special preachers were


preceded by a procession through part of the village led by Accrington Military Band, and at two points on


Saints, Blackburn, and the Rev. J. White, vicar of Sabden. The afternoon service was


mittee—all who give their ser­ vices voluntarily. The present session ends cr.


­ Two Clitheroc boys, agl


July 17, and tho 1970-71 ses­ sion begins on August 31. Six children attended day school for half-a-day last w


beginning school after the summer holidays. New children over 3 yean


and seemed to settle well. This was in preparation for


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probation for two years at [ nesday when they adn| £34 10s 6d belonging to


.Whalley Road, Clitheroe. Insp. T. J. Sumner said t |


of ago, may be brought to enrolment at Hie beginning oi the next session.


Giro money orders were so with a letter to a woman [ Siddows Avenue by the Mi fry of social Security. Th| orders were for £34 10s 6d.1


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, woman which they asked Dewhurst to cash for her . she was ill”, and Mr, Dewlnl did so.


■ letter was never received. 1 Two boys visited Mr, hurst’s shop and they had Giro orders made out to


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; Mr. Dewhurst paid the orcL into the bank and the decl lion was discovered when I ■bank returned the orders I the Ministry of Social Secuil


; The Inspector said that I .original letter with the mcl ^orders had been taken from r


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; Relay race: 1, WhaHey Pael 2, Loyola Pack; 3, 1st Pcncl Pack.


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Gat-ti, Loyola; 2, C. Swill Trinity; 3. M. Scovell, S|


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Loyola win


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■'Whatley pack was seconJ with 16 point® nlld s t - Mary'f , ibird with 12.


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