ClitUeroe Advertiser and Times', Septeiriber-Z, 1971,-.-7 v-.-


PLAN TO' FORM WEIGHT WATCHERS CLUB ~ W W 0 r~ ~ ~ ~ rW ~ W


Battle of the bulges begins on Tuesday


will begin in earnest on 1 ues- day evening, at 8. p.m., when Mrs. Dale’s programme for the overweight gets underway. Any­ one who needs 'to lose pounds or even stones, young or Old, male or female, is invited to go along to the • Starkie, ' Arms Hotel to join the new Clith- eroe Club. The lecturer at the club will


A C A L L TO Clitheroe fatties to wage war on weight has come from an organisation known simply as...Weight Watchers. rhe battle with the bulges


while that you realise how you have changed.” Mrs. Dale, who is 38, says


right: time, so that their eating habits are affected and the resulting weight loss is perma­


he Mrs. Anne Dale, of Worston Hall Farm. Worston, herself a lurmer Weight Watcher who knows inst what it is like to be fat. “I was a farmer’s daughter,


that. her husband Len is de­ lighted with her uew look, not to mention her son and two. daughters “My husband is so thrilled that now he watches me like a hawk. At first he said ■ would never lose weight be­ cause I was eating more than ever, but he soon had to admit it worked, and what is more the resulting weight loss was per­ manent. I can now take size 14 in clothes, and 1 have changed so much that people who see me out with my husband think he has got a new dolly bird!”


Weight Watchers started _ in


the U.S.A. and has been going for five years in this country. There are clubs everywhere,


and 1 am now a farmer’s wife,’’ she said. “Living on a farm and cooking for men who have been working outside gave me an over eating problem !n the first place, and from the age of 12 I got steadily fatter. After the birth of my first baby, I weighed 16 stone.”


Goal


Burnley Weight Watchers last February, she weighed 12 stone 13J lbs., but in only four months she achieved her goal weight and lost nearly three stone.


When Mrs. Dale joined the “My own brother didn’t re­


cognise me then,” she said. “You get so used to losing weight, that it’s only when someone hasn’t seen you for a


from the Isle of Wight to Scot­ land. Members range in age from six to 86. and between them they: have lost a million pounds in weight last year. They have their owri cook­


nent.”In fact 94 per cent of those who reach their ideal weight manage to maintain i t helped by encouragement from the lec­ turer and other club members. ■ The programme does not re­ quire any special diet foods, but simply divides food into three categories. In the first are foods such as fruit and fellies, of which any amount can be eaten at anv time: the second includes bread, and root vege­ tables which can be eaten _ in limited quantities: and the third group consists of foods such as potatoes, sweets and chocolate, and alcohol. These are forbid­ den altogether until the goal is reached, when thev can be taken in judicious amounts.


Adjust


ery books, on sale in most bookshops and their own prod­ ucts, such as powdered milk and sweetening tablets. Earlier this year, BEA introduced Weight Watcher meals on their flights, and these can be_ served to any passenger' giving 24 hours notice -


visor of Weight Watchers, Mrs. Jean Dawson, explains that members' are not given a diet, but a programme, based on thermo-dynamics.


The North West area super­


is able to adjust the programme according to his or her needs. When members have weighed


After a while, each person


in at .the club every week, they hear' a lecture on • some aspect of weight loss. Their actual weights are not revealed to the other members, but only the loss they have made from week to week.


'


people to eat like slim people. They have to be ' re-educated to eat the right foods at the


“It is a. way of teaching fat


nobody was ever made to feel the least bit embarrased about their weight—the club was simply intended to : help those who were miserable, by giving them moral support, as well as teaching them how to eat.


Mrs. Dawson stressed that / ‘Overweight people may be


outwardly jolly," said Mrs. Dawson, “but it is no fun to be fat. Secretly these people are often disappointed, lonely and frustrated, and worry about their weight only makes them cat more."


Mrs. Dale added: “The only .


problem I have now is a pleas­ ant one When we were on holi­ day this summer, there, was nobody to mind the coats on the beach—usually my job, be­ cause • 1 didn’t dare ro in the


Clitheroe’s new swimming baths as an added incentive.


water!" Food for thought indeed with


To have hospital


treatment


A 43-YEAR-OLD man char ged with assaulting a young girl and using indecent lan­ guage was committed to hos­ pital for treatment, after Clitheroe magistrates had studied a medical report. Coonan first appeared at


INCLEMENT weather failed to spoil the fun and pleasure at the .annual Pendleton village sports on Saturday. The sun broke through in mid-afternoon and the result was an encour­ aging attendance. Highlight of the sports was, oi course, the fell race to the top of Apron- full Hill and back which attrac­ ted runners from Clayton-Ie- Moors and Blackburn Harriers, and other competitors from as far afield as Kendal. Competition was keen, only


Obstacle race, boys and girls under 16: 1. Susan Bush; 2,


Denise Moran. Obstacle race, ladies: 1, V.


Bradley; 2, B. Cooper.' 100 yds, men: 1, H. Ecclcs;


2, D, Payne. One mile, men: 1, Tony Bush: 2. Mark Radcliffe; 3, Alan


.Gornall. Fell race: 1, J. E. Calvert


12 seconds separating first and third places among the runners seen in our picture. The usual complement of


(22mins 13secs); 2, D. Cannon (22mins 21secs); 3, R. Rawlin- son (22mins 35secs). • Washing competition, men:


Clitheroe on August 9th charged with assaulting a 14- year-old Clitheroe girl, occa- sioning her actual _ (bodily harm, , and with using indecent language to the annoyance of residents and passers-by, in Castle Street, Clitheroe.


British Legion raised about £40 With the jumble sale they held in the Methodist Sunday School on Friday.


Waddington branch of the


.. Teas were served in the village hall.


children's events were arranged, plus some for adults including a washing competition for men, prizes were presented by the Vicar, the Rev. Derek Ley- land, chairman of th e sports committee.


RESULTS


15: 1, Alan Gornall; 2, Tony Bush. Girls: 1, Denise Moran; 2, Susan Bush. Sack race, boys under 16: 1,


Egg and spoon, boys 11 to


Mark Gornall; 2, Alan Gornall. Girls: 1, Denise Moran; 2, Susan Cowpcrthwaitc.


1 S Cooper: 2 P. Cooper.


thwaite; 2, Susan Bush and under -tl- 1. Linda Gornall, Tnnv Rush ■


’ Wheelbarrow ’race: 1, Denise Simpson: 2. Philip Wdson Moran and Susan Cowper- Egg: and /P ° °D’


Pillow fight: 1, Denise 100 yds. boys 1- to 15: 1.


worth. Five and under: 1, John r ch' f.re" ,


Alan Gornall.


Moran; 2, Susan Bush, . . ... Tony Bush..Gris: L Dcn.se Sack race, men: 1, Alan


Cowperthwaite; 2, :Alan Gor­ nall. Girls: 1, Susan Bush; 2,


Bush; 2, P. Cooper. 60 yds, boys 9-11: 1, John


Moran; 2, Susan Bush. ; Egg and spoon, ladies: 1


Ann Parker. 30 yds^hildrcn 6 to 8: 1, Girls: 1. Denise Moran; 2,


Potato race, boys under 16: 1.- Alan Gornall; 2, Tony Bush;


' , , Graham Patten; 2,. Brian Hey- Susan Cowperthwaitc.


DISTRICT JOTTINGS Chatburn


New session The 1971-2 session of Christ


VOGUE AND VALUE (C. FERGUSSEN) 82—86 LOWERGATE.


Agent for the “FNUG” continental down fitted quilts from £9.50 single—£14 double.


Wedding gifts that arc useful and exciting. Newest designs in Sheets and Pillowcases. Cellular Wool Blankets in all wool.


Church Mothers’ Union has recommenced. As in former years, the first evening took the form of an ‘open’ meeting and was very well attended. The special feature was the showing of films of village and church events from 1958 to the present day. These flints were taken by members of the Clark family of Sawley Road, and the pro­ jectionist was Miss Dorccna Clark. There were two reels of film and during an interval between the films refreshments were served to all by members of the committee.


Wedding Hafs are one of


the specialities at


Big choice of clothes and gifts for autumn ~ wedding guests


AUTUMN is one of the nicest seasons in which to get married but, no matter what


time of the year, choosing just the right wedding present can pose problems for many a friend.


Ladies Outfitters


Autumn Stocks are now available of Coats-—Suits—Dresses Wedding Ensembles


Exciting Accessories New Dannimac Rainwear


Gloves—Stockings—Tights 5/9 CASTLE STREET,


Tel: CLITHEROE 2293 HELP


Is available for the Autumn (or any) bride at THEOS Get our free wedding present list. Let us keep a list at the shop and tick off tlie presents bought. Avoid getting two of everything. We also gift-wrap all wedding presents and provide Free Gift


Cards. Look round now and select the


things you would : like for presents.


using wedding present lists is growing rapidly, some friends still prefer to pick something that will be both a pleasant sur­ prise and a joy to the happy couple.


Although the practice of


ber that the newly-weds will not be able to survive for long if they receive nothing but pretty lamps and ornaments. Half a dozen china figures will < not be much help in the kitchen 1


It is a good idea to-remem­ ' '


.when there is a meal to be made.


sent which is sure to be greatly appreciated is a large box, prqttily decorated, nd inside lots of the small yet necessary items such as one or two. plas­ tic bowls with lids, a small tea­ pot, potato peeler, dish cloths and wooden spoons. The best way to build up'a


An excellent idea for a pre­ ,


OUTFITS for tlie


brides mother and


present. like this is to walk round a good hardware shop looking at all the clever and useful utensils that are made nowadays for the kitchen. The cleaning side of the


GUESTS including


DRESSES, COATS,


, when she is preparing for her new life. She would be veiy pleased to receive presents in this line. ■There are many attractive sets of various brushes, washing-


home is another field often overlooked by the wife-to-be


■ up bowls and dust-pans. Or, alternatively, you could build un a present in this line also. Some dusters, an apron,


rubber gloves and an assort­ ment of brushes which include one for the' fireplace and a scrubbing brush could all be attractively arranged in a box. Another novel yet useful


SUITS, MILLINERY and GLOVES.


NYLONS and TIGHTS.


ward to buying a nice new out­ fit With the autumn fashions just coming into the shops she will have a large selection of up to the minute clothes to choose from. Accessories are just as im­


the guest can then look for-


are beautiful and as the hem line is now a matter for per­ sonal taste, every woman can look and feel her best.


portant but today there is a wide and excellent choice of handbags and bats. The autumn fashion colours


expressed on behalf of all present by Mrs. N. Maddock. enrolling member. Proceeds were towards the Mothers’ Union contribution to the


Thanks to Miss Clark were church gift day.


School scholars, teachers and a few parents, from Christ Church left the village on Thursday for half a d a y at Heysham Head. On arrival the party went on a tour of the zoo and bird house and then the children spent their time on th e swings, roundabouts, clock golf and other entertain­ ments — supervised . by the adults. Everything went well, and at 6-30 p.m. the party re­ assembled for the homeward journey, arriving home tired,


Outing A coach full of Sunday


but happy. Friday Gub


was made to the Friday Cl Nineteen girls aged eight yt and over met in the Cltui Institute and enjoyed the pro­ gramme which had been pre­ pared. Various pursuits were begun—sewing and handicrafts being the main items. Four of the older girls g a ve a short entertainment — Karen Barnes, Joyce Benson, Gail Brewer and Susan Carmen—and they also taught the younger members a modern, popular singing round. Mrs. N. Maddock conducted a short epilogue and the evening ended with singing games.


A most encouraging sta-'


Chapel visitors Following an afternoon out­


Methodist Chapel, near Wigan, arrived at Chatburn for tea and sandwiches in the Methodist schoolroom. The party were accompanied by their minister, the Rev. G. David Hall, and the whole group stayed on to the evening service which was conducted by Mr. E. W. Davey of Clitheroe. The organist was


ing on Sunday, a group of people


fr om Bamfurlong Mr. C. Johnson. Hurst Green


Hurst Green Women’s Insti­ tute, Mr. Beet, a probation officer gave an interesting ac­


Probation service At the August meeting of


count of bis work. . Members were very surpri­


sed by the wide range of work covered by a probation officer. Mr. Beet was thanked by Mrs.


idea would be to buy a dustbin and put various household nece­ ssities in that. Sets of baking tins with rol­


LINGERIE for tlie


ling pin or pastry brush would be-warmly received as woujd a good set of kitchen knives. Storage jars come in beautiful sizes and colours arid would grace any kitchen. Spice racks are always welcome and r< are salad bowls and servers. Toast racks-are a . long-stan­


ding joke in. the wedding pre­ sent line -yet it has happened that couples have not received one. let . -alonea 'ozen. but check with the bride-to-be and make sure that one has not .al­ ready been received. Jars for salt, ‘am or marma­


BRIDES TROUSSEAU Nightdresses and Negligee Sets


J. Holden. Mrs. Mather, presiding,


thanked members for their sup­ port of the WI stall on fete day, and Mrs. Young took names for the mystery drive on September 17th.


competition for a single rose. Mrs. Blackie was winner, and Mrs. Nicholson -was second. Third place went to Mrs. W.


There were 18 entries for a Crotty. Members spent an enjoyable _ ,


time selling goods from their pedlars’ baskets, and £8 was raised for county funds.


Arrangements were made for


a whist drive to take place, in aid of the county appeal fund,


Newton


lade are very ■ often forgotten when setting up. home and they would make good .wedding pre­


sents. AH Baba baskets are extre­


4 AND 7 YORK STREET, CLITHEROE. Tel: 2688


With the present bought, . . .


mely popular at the moment and even if - the bride receives two she can use one for the dirty clothes and the other for the hoping.


‘b m e ifu f S e w fo t


14 YORK STREET, CLITHEROE


Telephone 324*


-was supplied by the “Northen1 People” plus the. Y2? Dis­


Holiday dance was held in the Village Institute. Over ^250 young people attended. Music


Holiday dance On Friday, the annual Bank


■ served hot dogs and hambur­ gers. .Proceeds were for Insti- tu.e funds.


cotheque. The .ladies committee


TOP GARDENERS- on the Calderstones • Hospital estate were entertained to dinner as an extra reward for their efforts. At.the dinner, at the-Moorcock, Waddington, the- trophies were handed over by Coun. Frank Clayton, chairman of Clitheroe Rural - District. Council, who congratulated the gardeners on their success.


Management Committee, Coun. E. Holgate, said that there had been noticable improvement tn the gardens ■ since. the compe­ tition was started. This year


Chairman of the Hospital


estate and the award for the best individual garden went to Mr. R. Clarke, of Bridge Ter-


mittee, and Mr. I. R. Hirst,, head gardener at the hospital. There are 80 houses on the


“Mr. W; Woods, all of Kingsmill Avenue; Miss M. Lennon and


Schmtzcr, Mr. R. Mayor, Mr. A. Sayward, Mr. G. Mayor, Mrs. F Seed, Mr. J. Tomlinson and


mended for their cIToils: Mr. R.


rajn the class for the best kept’ garden in each terrace the win- . ners were Mr. F. Dust, 13, The Crescent; Mr. J. Sykes, 7 Queen ; Mary Terrace; Mr. P. W. Mason,' 25 Bridge Terrace; Mr..?. T. G Walmsley, 7 ■ Kingsmill a


there had been - little to choose between the best gardens. Judges for the contest were


, son, parks superintendent, Blackburn; Mrs..M. Troop, of the hospital management com­


Coun Holgatc, Mr. N. Thomp-


, Mr. J. M. 'Beard, 1 Kingsmill •’ Avenue, was second.


• - Several gardeners tjjgre com­


■ Avenue and was received by Mr. R. Mayor.


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. In the class for difficult gard-.; ens the winner was Mr. M. Holden, of 5 -The’Crescent,, and


Avenue. .


. The award for he best kept: terrace went to Kingsmill.-..


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Mr F. Binder, The . Crescent; Mr.'S.’Sterling, of. Queen Mary Terrace -and -Mr. E.‘ Harrison, of Bridge Terrace.


. The evening was oganised by Cotin. J. H. Fell, special duties


■ officer, at the hospital. PICTURE , shows the principal


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' lcftr. Front row; Mr. Roy Clarke - and-Coun. F. Clayton. Second row,, :Mr; T. Walmsley and Goun. Holgatc. Third row, Mr. Ji'M." Beard and Mr. Joe Sykes. Fourth row, Mr. F. Dust and Mr. -P. '-Wi-Mason. - . -


' prizewinners with Coun. Clay- -! ton and .Mr. Holgate. From the


Ruth Whitwell; 2, Maureen Geldard.


• / ■ >: • • V «.SUMMONS i !': «


* DISMISSED ON POINT. OF LAW -


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ON a point of law, Clithcroc magistrates dismissed a sum­ mons against a Chthcroe man concerning. the- use of a van with parts in a dangerous con­


dition. . ; . Mr. J. L. Luntley, defending


Joseph Dewhurst, 67, of Whal- Icy Road, urged the magis­


trates to clear his client because the summons stated that his van was in such a condition that no damage was


or could be caused, when it ought to have said the oppo­ site.


mitted that as two parts of the van were involved, there should, correspondingly, be


Secondly, Mr. Lumlcy sub­


cribed his client’s failure' to have a current test certificate as a “complete oversight”, but for this, which Dewhurst admitted, he was fined £2.


two summonses. Mr. Lumlcy further des­


ker, was seen being driven in Grccnacre Street. Clitheroc, with both wings slipping from side to side. When stopped, the defendent had said: "Yes, I know, I’m going to get it done.”


The van, said PC Barrie Par­ On inspection of the vehicle, Langho


and buy sale was held recent­ ly at the home of Mr. and Mrs, G Ainsworth 3 Moorfield Whalley. A sum of £7 was raised for the missionary effort.


St. Leonard’s A garden party and bring


Late Mrs.. R. Doxey The death occurred at the


home of her son Mr. Peter Doxey of Longridge, of Mrs.


Ruth Ann Doxey wife of the late Harry Doxey. Mr. and Mrs. Doxey lived at


Bank Cottages. Billington for all their married life. She was connected with St. Leonard's Church. Langho, where a ser­ vice was held on Tuesday, prior to cremation at Accrington.


tal of Mr. Ronald Wilkinson of 1 Hollies Road. Wilpshirc, husband of the late Jane Eli­ zabeth Wilkinson. Mr.. Wilkinson who was 68


Former teacher The death occurred in hospi­


was a native of Langho. Though he moved to Wilpshire when he got married he still kept his association with Langho, his Church, St. Mary RC. and the football club; for whom he- played in 1920-30. in .the, old ; Clitheroe Sunday School Lea­ gue. He was a teacher at SI.


Alban’s RC secondary school for 30 years and when he re­ tired he was deputy headmaster. Mr. Wilkinson was a life mem­ ber of the Blackburn Athletic Association and a former pre­ sident. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Requiem Mass was held at St. Mary Langho followed by interment at St. Mary’s Osbaldeston on Mon­


day.


Path No grant has yet been made


for the purchase of land for the construction of* a new foot­ path adjacent to Langho raid- way bridge. Reporting this, Mr. K. W. Helm, County Divi­ sional Surveyor, has told Black­ burn Rural Council that further information is being sought.


Wiswell


Parish Council A CONTAINER for the collec­


tion of large items of rubbish is to be sited in Wiswell, it was reported at a meeting of the parish council. Notice of the dates will be


announced later. This move should help to keep the village tidy and be a service to resi­


dents. The container has been


ofTercd by Clitheroe RDC and will remain, on the site for


about two weeks. At the meeting held in


PC Parker saw that the wings were hanging loose and that the brackets joining them to the front doors, were corroded.


Barrow School, members stood in silence in memory of Mr. Edward Ashcroft who had been a member of the parish council for a number of years for Bar-


row village.


- can again become a playing field for the children.


was the clearing of the site in Barrow used by the contractors for the Cliheroe by-pass so it


Among the items discussed . Slaidburn


bum Young Farmers’ Club members were entertained at Hole House Farm. Wigglcs- worth. the home of Mr and Mrs. A. Stoney, and their fam­ ily. They were accompanied by a club leader and advisory


Farm visit On Monday evening Slaid-


members. Mr. Stoncy and his son


showed them round . Hole House and Higher Pythorris Farms, and answered numerous


provided by Mrs. Stoncy. Thanks to the hosts were pro­ posed by Bill Emmett, seconded


sheep dog trial was held on the green at Slaidburn. winners were: 1. Paul and Philip Comer- ford, 2. John Harrison and Bill Emmett. 3. Stephen Peel and Martin Waddington. Time keeper was Miss M.


Watson.


The Flat, Stocks Reservoir, home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kean, in aid of the Slaidburn and district play group funds.There were various stalls and the event was well attended.


Play Group A coffee evening was held at


nownham


Tea party A tea and cake evening held


recently at the -home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Croft, of Down- ham, in aid of the church boiler fund, raised £62 and not £6 as reported last week.


by Jim Townson. The previous week a mock


questions. At the conclusion, supper was


ABSOLUTE


DISCHARGE BECAUSE a “genuine mis­ understanding” was thought to have been made on the part of a Langho man who had no insurance for his car, Clithcroc magistrates granted him an absolute discharge.


ever, the man; Raymond Johnson,'41, of Noblctt;. Farm, Whitchalgh Lane, was ti led £5. This was for leaving 'ns car unattended on the road without setting the hamlbrat c. He pleaded guilty to both cases.


Oil a second summons, how­


ting, said that PC Barrie Parker saw Johnson’s car in York Street, Clithcroc. It had moun­ ted the pavement and collided with a wall, damaging the front nearside wing.


Insp. T. J. Sumner, prosecu­


- ia-court,. a.vlcUcr from him was read, in which lie stated that he had parked his car in York


' “Although the defendant. av:is


. Street because lie had a sprained ankle. “When I park, 1 always put it in gear and set the handbrake,” lie wrote, “and have done for as long as


I can remember.” Johnson alleged that some­


after lie had left it, and released the handbrake.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Village hall The prizewinners at a whist


and domino drive held in the village hall by the committee in aid of their building funds were: Whist—Ladies: 1, Mrs. Coupland; 2, Mrs. M. Cross­ land; 3, Mrs. B. Crabtree. Gents: 1, Mr. C>. Kipling; 2, Mr. Crabtree; 3, Mr. T. Pickles. Dominoes—1, Mrs. M. Billow's; 2. Mrs. J. Bolton; 3, Mr. Harrison; 4, Mr. Ncvvhouse: 5, Clive Robinson; 6, E. Harri­ son. Children’s dominoes: 1, M.


Green; 2, A. Lilburn. 'J'Uq Avipnci* of- th e ' COniDC-


tition was Mrs. N. Coin- tinvaitc.


one had tampered with the car


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