4 'Advcrtiscrand, Times, July 31, 1970 THE RICHES OF A RIVERSIDE RAMBLE


DURING the week I had a walk by Ribble. Like most creatures


including homo sapiens I find great attraction in such places. No matter what your hobby or pleasure •there is no better place than in the vicinity of a river where birds, insects and ani­ mals of all descriptions at one time or another con­


particular interest to the birds of various species who And in the riverside pastures variety of food less plentiful on the uplands. The swallows and martins,


gregate. Just now these places are of


fashion that change is about to take place. And in the woods all is


silent. The redstarts and wil­ low warblers are reluctant it seems to even call in alarm ns you approach. Not so a week ago when your presence was a signal for alarms, par­ ticularly if you came too near their nesting territory. Change is evident every­


goings of these colourful crea­ tures this is the season par excellence. As autumn approaches we find our residents moving


pense than in the mere sight­ ing or landing of a fish. Indeed, whenever I have


where in the countryside just now and while it will be sev­ eral weeks before the seasons of liiists and murmurings is upon us we already have the first sign of ground frost to remind us of things to come. Of all the creatures associa­ ted with our valley, bird life is


with family responsibilities at an end, congregate over the waters where they skim and sweep to reap a rich harvest


ters by the seashore and tidal estuaries. The redshank, curlew, oyster


the change of season and are gathering in flocks in readi­ ness for the long journey south or t° their winter quar­


of flies. Others too are anticipating


catcher, sandpiper and lap­ wing foretell in no uncertain


the first to respond to the very first sign of change. They are the barometer of


the general scene and as they move south many people are inclined to think that in the coming weeks there is little of interest in this particular field of nature. Admittedly those who are


south and in their place we have the sight of many from the far north as they pause for a day or even perhaps for a week by the river and on the waterways. As a result of this we .see


been in conversation with anglers by. the nibble the most outstanding feature is that these people get ancillary


rare and not so rare passage migrants halting for a time to cause in many instances quite a conunition in bird watching circles. Indeed these movements arc


But {here is far more recom­ held high the four hinds made


a . pretty picture. The other two were stags,


pleasure from their activities. How many fishermen, hav­


ing had little success, return another day, and how many return home in the evening to relate the story of having seen a kingfisher perched


already noticeable and reports have come to hand of obser­ vers spotting greenshank and other strange waders in the vicinity. There will, as in other


immature with antlers of 'vel­ vet . little more • than- twelve


Inches in length. Most impressive was the


colourful attire.. Hew changed from that of six or eight


weeks ago when these very same animals were in thick blackish-brown coats. Indeed it


occasions and happy indeed is the man with such a picture to brighten memory's eye in the duller days of winter. Others are content to just


within a few feet of their rod. It has taken place on several


years, be other vagrants and the keen observer can Vest assured of many interesting trips with the odd red letter day. There arc bound to be days


concerned with nesting activi­ ties and photography have


every good reason to be dis­ appointed as their season comes to a close. But for those who find pleasure in the comings and


'"■s’o k


between the . shaggy. Winter attire and the : now striking dress of male and female. The dull-coat of winter is no


believe they are the same deer for there is no comparison


is difficult to


tion. Such riverside scenes, ser­


uneventful days than eventful, so it is with those who find satisfaction in other venues.


worth while. Just as the angler has more


of disappointment until sud­ denly patience is rewarded. This is what makes it all


watch the world go by as the music of the waters provides a deep and satisfying relaxa­


ene and beautiful, certainly help to calm a troubled world and, to paraphrase a certain saying, provide an answer' to life’s worries. A highlight cn my recent


the spot where, just below, the bird had disappeared. We waited anxiously watch­


and wo halted. Carefully we moved towards


journey came unexpectedly when the silence was broken b,y a shrill fluting whistle some little distance ahead. A fleeting glance of a kingfisher


ing the long grasses at the water's edge until, as suddenly as it had vanished, the glori­ ous creature came into full view. Seldom has one an oppor­ tunity of being so close to this


secretive bird, and as we fol­ lowed its flight down stream from the-point ten feet from where we-stood, not a word was uttered. We were both of the opinion


•that the exotic colour puts the kingfisher in a world of its very own. What irridescent


splendour as it vanished like some glowing neon light. Events such as- these live


long in the memory and arc ample recompense for any


day's ramble. But fortune was kind and


later we had the pleasure of seeing six sika deer quietly grazing in the open pasture. Again we halted to watch with the glasses as first one and then another stopped feeding to give a glance in our direction. With heads


doubt nature’s way of provid­ ing protection and as the


with, the sunlit woodland * pled in light and shade T -truly remarkable cxamne " protective coloration it roughness and the


d« l s £ and.harmosj, ''j


appearance has vanished S .instead we see a sleek refe£?


■the flanks flecked with S spots.


stags and hinds roam the fields and woodlands in late autumn . the blackish brown colour gives adequate camou­ flage in. the dull'surroundings. Winter is a dull period with


, knowledge as to their ■and habits.


chance providing you Q unlimited patience and sm,


hey are doubly so In winter you have a


browns and' deep fawn - pre­ dominating., Hence the drab


ment presents ■ itself from June to September mnd so we find in consequence the Bow- land deer in fine colourful


pcl&S’e An°entirely different environ­


are now changed increased with both stags S? hinds maintaining great recy. The stags, in an effort escape the hordes which make their i-S so unpleasant remain im(. cover during most of . the <jav The irritation caused as £ pests swarm on the antlers < easily understood.


Problems and diaracieristi. J NATURALIST,


attractive ornaments an d other items he has contrived from discarded horns, collec­ ted in fields and pastures, are sure to attract considerable attention. Much exquisite needlework


has also been promised. . . Tlie exhibition will be offici­


n Slaidburn


in Slaidburn was made at Bowland Rural Council meet­ ing on Monday.


Gir parking A pica Tor organised parking


ists were spotlighted by Coun. Mrs. L. C. King-Wilkinson. She said car users were


Problems caused by motor­


that it was considered that a small portion of the green could be used as parking space, and a kerb could per­ haps be placed round the remainder. The Clerk, Mr. L. D. Telford, said that grants of 75 per cent


parking on the village green, and the parish council objec­ ted to the whole of the green, being used for this purpose. Mrs. King-Wilkinson added


ally opened at 2-30 p.m„ and residents wishing to display their work should take it there after 6-30 pm. next Friday evening, when space will be allocated.


l>cen successful in passing the June, 1970, examinations of the General Nursing Council


Caltlcrslones Eight men and one girl have


were available under the Countryside Act for such a purpose, but schemes were subject to Ministry approval. Mr. E. Berry, engineer and


ancy arising from the promo­ tion of Mrs. Greta Moil- to the post of head teacher din suc­ cession te Miss Gertrude M. Vnrlcy, who has retired.


surveyor, said he had in hand a scheme for resurfacing the road from the bridge to the chapel, including the provision of concrete kerbs, and Mr. Telford said he would ask the parish council for their views on this.


Grindleton New teachers


Mrs. J. West, of The Manor House, Hanrop Fold, has been appointed to the teaching staff of Grindleton Lane Ends Pri­ mary School.


Her appointment fills a vac­


RIBBLESDALE 70 Rules


2. 4. 6.


Every entry must have a properly completed Advertiser and Times Ribblesdalc 70 entry form pasted to the back of it. Every entrant must be the owner of the film on which the entry was photographed, and (he entry must not have been commercially commissioned. AH reproduction copyrights in prints entered for the competition arc automatically assigned to the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. AH entries must be glossy black-and-white prints, not exceeding overall dimensions of 8in. by 6in. Suitability of entries for reproduction in the Clitheroc Advertiser and Times is at the sole discretion of the Editor, and no correspondence can be entered into on this. The judges’ decisions are final, and no corres­ pondence can be entered into on these.


7. Entries submitted by entrants under the age of 15 years must carry a parent’s or guardian’s signature, testifying to the fact that the entrant was under the age of 15 at the time of submitting his or her entry.


8. No judge, no member of the staff of United Newspapers Publications Ltd., and no one who is directly related to any judge or any member of the staff of United Newspapers Publications Ltd., is eligible to enter the competition.


Please cut along broken line: Entry form


(One entry form to l>c cut from the Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, and pasted to the back of each entry.)


To: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2EW. I submit the attached print, as an entry in the


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times Ribblesdale 70 photographic competition, and agree to be bound by all the rules for the competition, as published in the current issue of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times.


■Signature................ .......................... Date............... (If under 15:)


Age....... Parenl's/Guardian’s signature...............


Block capitals, please: Full name (Mr/Mrs/Miss).................................. Address ..................................................................


Location of picture and other relevant details.


divisional education officer, told Rowland Education Sub­ committee on Monday that Mrs. West had been a supply ■teacher in their schools for many years.


Mr. Peter Riley, assistant applicants. She was chosen from four


and-buy event last Saturday, in aid of the swimming pool fund, and raised £43 8s. 9d. This is tire first of four


Swimming pool Pimlico Village held a bring-


events which Pimlico is plan­ ning to hold over the two-year target period for this XiiiVcl


Whalley


Arls and Hobbies Exhibition


exhibition to be promoted by the Whalley Parish Council,


Interest in the forthcoming


in the Catholic Hall, The Sands, Whatley, on Saturday, August 8, grows apace.


artists in other media have all promised to display their work. Included in the exhibition


Local sculptors, potters and


will be a unique collection of model aircraft in miniature, fashioned by a local man to occupy his spare time while serving in the R.A.F. in World War II. In recent years, this same


at Calderstones Hospital. . Student Male Nurses T. R.


Robinson and J. B. Horrocks have passed the final examina­ tions, and become staff nurses. Student Nurses Catheryne


Woodwork, Sh.—Shorthand, Typ.—Typing. G. Armitage E, EL, T„ H„ M., WDK.


Ruth Ashton. N., C„ DS., E. Susan Bartow Comm., E., EL„


Mary Blades EL., T. R. Bleaard Eng., E, EL„ God.,


H„ m „ Typ-


J. Bolton C, E, Ged, M. WDK. Anne. Bridges E- EL, H. M. Brown iEL. Sandra Clarke Comm., E, EL„


M., P.


Christine Grotty E P. Boman-C., Eng., EL,. Ge'cL,


D. Clough N., Eng., E., EL., F„ Ged., M.


Typ. to hi


J. Flynn N, E, EL, Ged, M, O, O,


W. Flynn N. E, E, F, Ged, M, M., O.. WDK.


M„ P.


R. Foks Eng., E. J. Frankland C„ E., T„ M„ O., P.


- WDK.


L. Stanworth and Student Male Nurses G. H. Brimbow, R, Gill, C. Gregson, R. Jump, A. Sayward and D. M. Whalley have all passed the intermedi­ ate examination.


Chatburn


Ctaitburn. viltose have been busily engaged since the holi­


Schoolgirls eiloiT- Three schoolgirls from


days begnm. They a r e Carmen an d


Yvonne Holland, and Bridget


Stewart. They have been collecting


local craftsman has been ex­ perimenting in horn, and the


jumble fr om friends and neighbours, and having little sales—all'in aid .of Oxfam. So far. they have-received


plies last. Tosside


side and District ' Women's Group spent a very enjoyable evening at Sk’ipton Swimming Baths.


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on the return journey, for supper.


A stop was made at Gisbtirn. i . „ - ‘ . 'EmWhi-i


TWO of the pictures so far submitted for Ribbles­ dale 70, the Advertiser and Times scenic photo­ graphy competition, show (above) Hodder and Ribblc meeting at Mitton, in a well-known salmon pool, photographed by Mr. Fred Scott, of Talbot Close, Clitheroe, and a shot from the Castle, taken by Mr. R. V. Greenwood, of Peel Street, Clitheroe, after hearing some visitors’ complimentary remarks about the view from there.


tine's Roman Catholic Second­ ary School, Billingtcn, were


cate of Secondary Education examinations at St. Augus­


Exam results Results of this year's Certi-


announced this week. Key to subjects: C—Chem­


Women’s Group For their July meeting, Tos­


C. Gates E, EL, T, WDK. M. Grogan C„ E„ EL, Ged.,


Suzanne Hargreaves Comm, E. H.. .


M„. P. .


Mary Holden Comm,, E, F„ M„.H., Hyp.


P. Leyden E., Ged., WDK. G. Lucas C„ E., EL., Ged., M-,


H., M..


Anne Manhcld C., E, EL-, H. Sheila Mannion Comm., E„ F., H, M, Sh, Typ.


P.,. WDK..


£4 15s. Gd„ but hope to in­ crease tins amount by holding then- sales as Ions as sup­


P. ur.raerley'' E„ EL., O., WDK. Anne Nutter Comm., E. F., H„


J. Pozzi C„ Eng.. E, EL., T., ■M„ O.. P.


M, Sh, lTyp. J ’


D. Rigby N„ Eng., E., F., Ged., M


-son C, EL, Ged, M, P,


Jean Sherlker N„ DS., E, T„ M:


Anne Stinchon N, C, Comm, ■ E-, M„ Typ. .


P. Sutcliffe C„ EL, T„ M„ P., WDK. Barbara Ter ech Comm., E„ EL, H.


. . .


Pauline ThrelfaU N., Comm., E, EL.


Jovce Thompson. N„ Comm, E, M.


Linda Ward Coanm, E, EL, H.


J. Whittle N„ C„ E, T„.M„ O.


istry. Comm.—Commerce, DS —Domestic Science, E—Eng­ lish Language, EL.—English Literature, Eng.—Engineering WorkshoD Theory, & Practice, F.—French, GED.—Geometri­ cal Engineering and Drawing, H.—History, M.—Maths, ,N— Biology, O—Music, P—Phy­ sics, T.—Geography, WDK.—


Barbara Wilkinson E, EL„ T„ H.


WDK.


Mary Wilson N-, Comm., E., EL., Typ.


Newton in Bowland Congregational


Newton Congregational Church, last Sunday, was taken by two Sunday School teachers: Mrs. J. Pinder and Miss Christine


Church Tlie afternoon service at


Rush ton. They gave a very interesting


coach party from Bury Congre­ gational Church had tea in the Village Institute, after which they attended ’a service in the church. The preacher at this was the


talk- about the work of the Sunday School. Later in the afternoon


Rev. William Purvis, of Bury. Organist at both services was Mrs. E. Haslewood.


Read


at St. John’s Church, a pre­ sentation of a wine decanter and glasses was made to Mr, F. Evans, who has been.a lay- reader at the church for three year's.


Presentation After evensong on Sunday


to take up a post with Glou­ cester County Council.-


Mr. Evans is leaving the area


of tile church council, who made the presentation,’ paid warm tribute to Mr. Evans for his services to the Church, and also to Mrs. Evans, who has been a valued member of the church council.


Mr. j. Kitchen, vice-chairman


Holmes, of Greenacres, Read, has, obtained a-bachelor, of science honours degree in


Mr, Andrew McDougatl


y e a r s doing biochemistry research at University Col lege,.-London.


L -


chemistry 'at Manchester University. He is now to spend three


Cat., ...e Rossiter.Comm., E-, F„ H„ M., Typ-


WDK.


A. Montgomery C, Eng, E, Ged., M„ O., P.


Catherine Hitchon Comm., E., EL., H., Typ.


P. Hudson C„ E„ T., II., P. Ann.Keenan N., Comm., E,


■ EL. M. Kemp Eng., E., EL., Ged.,


CASUAL SURVEYS in the hedgerows by Ribble and Hodder have revealed to “Naturalist”, in no uncer­ tain manner, a menace that could, quite easily, develop into plague propor­ tions. Entire hawithorn hedges


have been defoliated. Large trees, reaching a


height of 20ft. have also lost every leaf, and the bird oherry has suffered most in this respect. During the past eight or


ten years, this seasonal threat has brought forward much speculation, and fears have been expressed should the pattern continue to in­ crease. The threat is serious,


and, if allowed to spread, ‘Naturalist” foresees many


farmers wondering why their hedgerows have been


lost. One of the most spec­


tacular invasions must surely be that of the bird cherry near Newton, on the Easington-Cow Ark road, at a point adjacent Long- stripes Farm. Here, the tree has lost


every leaf, and each branch and even the main -trunk are covered with a fine rubber-like fabric. The roadside fence is


also completely shrouded in -this ■ obnoxious skin. The culprits are the small ermine moths—or to be pre-


c. Wilccck C., Eng-, E., Ged., H„ M.


Regina Wilk -EL A. Wilkinson N„ EL., T,, M.,


FULLY ENCASED in the web of the ermine moth, this bird cherry, at Newton-in-Bowland, has been


completely defoliated.


rise, their' caterpillars— which, in order to protect themselves, weave com­ munal webs, in to ' which they retire - after -feeding on


the foliage. Other caterpillars . with


The saintly company Aldiough cleanliness is


supposed to be next to god­


liness, the early church disapproved strongly or the


bath. In fact, it frowned on any


form of bodily washing and honoured those who weren’t top concerned wiih personal freshness. St. Agnes died'un­


washed at the age-of 13 and St. Francis of Assissi listed dirtiness as a recognition of holiness. This information reports


the same devastating habit are those of the small eggai modi, which forms webs


on the hawthorn, and those of


t he ' common lackey


moth, which has a-prefer­ ence for fruit trees.


* _ rerows THE VICAR of 5’


I lie Rev. A. F. Kno is its 44th incumbent


11: And; to commcm


h. tlie anniversary, (he n I- of nil (he incumhcnls h been inscribed on a b donated by a c: member in memory o late husband.


Even before 1270. were five incumbents


J103 Ralph, rector .1134 Ralph, rector 1190 Ralph, redor 1218 Ralph, rector 1241 William dc Kit 1256 William dc


1292 Adain.de Wallo 1330 Wiliam dc Tat


Roth


1360-Brother Ricliai de


1368 Thomas Sotber 1374 John’ de Bosdc


If 1385 John de Titryn l i 1393' Br. Thomas de I


' ' Gra


1406 Br., Nicholas d V


1409 Br. William de


1423 Br. Roger Gr 1472 Br. Robert Eg 1476 Br. John Ban 1497 Br. Thomas P 1503 Br. Robert


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Anne McDougaU, has been released ' b y' Yardley, who have been-making fine soaps for. 200 years.


According to this com­


pany, which celebrates its bi-centenary this year. Mar­ seilles was already famous for soap making in the 9lh century A.D.. ’ and Eng­ land's first soap production began in Bristol in the 12th century, .


Soap making began in


countries around the terranean, where °h\e and a fleshy plant caW barilla were to be found' Today, we Produ"


1506 Br; Thomas 1546 Ralph Heivoi 1567 Lawrence Spi 1604 Robert Kaye 1612 Edward Raw 1646 John Webstc 1662 Samuel Felgs 1696 William Banl 1719 Edward Risli 1726 William Johr 1.760 William Car


SB 1771 Thomas Arn 1814 John Wilson 1841. John Aspinn


275,000 tons of soap eac» vear in this country alone,


a n d soap consunipjW


stands at 10 lb. per pets® A far ay from the


m,n in fc m r * cartoon who says, i


your soap .two years age Since then I have used n


other”.


Advertiser and ' Times girl hits In 1880, an Italian gentle­


man, Signor Pasquale Favole, made a will in which there, was a bequest


of 18,000 lire—the equiva­ lent, then, of £720—to be invested to provide, each year, three marriage por­ tions for “p o o r, honest women” between 16 and 25 who were born in the City of London. He was inspired to do


this beoausc he had spent so many happy years with 'Ms wife who was a native of London.


Last week. Susan Hubber- stey, “poor, honest” sub­


editor on the staff of the Advertiser and Times, heard that she -had been, awarded the grand sum of '£24 ithrough this bequest. Susan was born in St.


Bartholomew's Hospital, Smi-thfield, in; 1945; and-is proud of her -true Cockney heritage. She moved North in


April, after marrying- Mr. John Hubberstey, a Preston schoolmaster,- and joined the Advertiser and Times in June.


1848 Richard Edv 1875 George Bigla


1918 Hiram Lot'll 1925 Frederick G<


1929 Janies Robir 1936 Frederick Gi 1945 Arthur Willi


1950 John Calder 1956 George Art!


1968 Albert Francis K


Because there were few genuine claimants c


ing forward, the t«quest. t amended. inT9 4 7 .soM young ladies who had r®


ded in the City f°r s.,. years could also be ehgi The awards made-arc no


less than £12-and mo-m«‘ than £24, so if there arc W


little “Cockney sparred with,all the right qnah“. lions tucked away m Clitheroe area, it would *


worth their while co ing-thc Gui'ldball.in^hc of London*


So- straight, she’s, perpendicularl. The-scene—Whalley Con­


servative Glub. The discussion of- the


•previous evening’s.television actress”. 1 Wide Choic-


Tliousands oi yar all the latest desi with best quality


50 extra large si:


Come, and see f carp<


Its alt i Be c-


TAPS


production developed into actress?”;; quenei-»:,je|lly. an assessment of ithe talents der, “twenty-four. ;,, of a particular “straight four, twenty-four.


. “Will aU's- -a-r ' straight ■ ofi’CaldeKtonesfHospn* ' - (From “O h ^ . 'S ^ S T The 57-59, Swad also at 87, Lee ROUND AND


ABOUT pose


animal with fawn ny ^ay- chestnut predominating Sji


. Of one thing i a)n certam


No one knows better than self how difficult these & S ttures are to photograph. xS,-


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