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ROUND AND ABOUT VISITS THE


Senior citizens look of happy days


FOR- 21 years now, Clith- eroe’s .elderly people, have


been meeting . each . other : regularly for a- cup of tea.


Club in Lowergate, run by the Old Poole’s Welfare Committee, is marvellous and they all look forward to popping in when­


and a chat or a game of snooker or dominoes. They all agree that the Pcndle


. is ' 89-year-old ' Mrs. Alice ■ Rowe,' who in spite of very ' bad eyesight walks ■ to the club ■ once a week from her home in


ever' they want to. ■ One of -the oldest members


West View.


■ friends at the club since it : started and • now that she is widowed she finds the company


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MRS. ANNIE SNAPE, of Park Street, pours out the tea for her friends. (From the left) Mrs. Ethel Armistead, Mrs. Rose O’Bryan, of Highficld Road, Mrs. Eva Bush and Mrs. Lilian Wrigley, of Castle View.


£ 7 9 £ 9 9


and is still very young at heart. “I don’t miss anything, after all I’m nimble on my feet’”. Another member who has


in anything organised within the club. Recently, she .went with many other members for a trip to a similar club in CIcveleys and a tour of the Blackpool illuminations. “It was marvellous”, she said. She thinks nothing of her age


does her good. ■ Mrs. Rowe fully participates


been going to the club since it opened 21.years ago. is 85-year- old Mr. Harry Smith, of Cow- per Avenue. He walks to the club every


here and have a bit of enter­ tainment”, he said. Harry, who is a retired loom,


afternoon to join his friends for a game of snooker or to watch the sport on television. “I like to pass a. few hours


overlooker at Jubilee Mill, is very interested in sport, especi­ ally cricket and football, though he does not manage to see as


many local matches as he used to.'He used to turnout for the Veterans bowling team and still plays bowls at the Castle i.. the summer. ■ Another ’regular’ is 69-year- old Mr. Bill Saul, of Henthorn Road, who can bc found at the club nearly every day. He gen­ erally has a game of snooker and looks after the billiard tables, brushing and ironing the


Bowker Brothers and has been attending the club since his re­


baize regularly. He is a retired machinist at


NOVEMBER is an important month for the Pemllc Club, in Lowergate, Clithcroe. For the club is coming-of-age. The actual 21st anniver- sary is next Thursday, with a party for mem­ bers two days later. Next Tuesday, however, an open day is heinp' staged when the public


of Clitlieroe and district are invited to look


round the premises and see for themselves the good work being done there to keep our senior citizens happy, active and • contented in the twilight, of their lives.


member and several times a week she drops in for a-cup of tea.


tirement four years ago. His wife, • Ellen, , is .• also ,-'a


■ friends m a game of bowls at the Castle. The men members of the


evening school- on Wednesdays and Thursdays and we usually go out dancing again some- - where on Saturdays and -Sun- , days as well. We’re dancing mad”. In the summer he joins his


who go to the old time and modern sequence - dancing-, ses-.:( sions on -Tuesdayi evenings.sat i the club. He ana Ellen 'enjoy/: these evenings and go dancing practically every night of the week. “We go to the classes at the


Bill is one of die few mean


club arc responsible for most of the redecorating .that has been going on since the pre­ mises were extended a couple of years ago.


Woone Lane, who is 63 and calls himself a “temporary member”, thinks it is a good idea that the men should do this and take an interest in their surroundings.. “I ’m very proud of our tclub and the painting is helping, to improve it, anyway it keeps you out of mischief”. ■ Mr. Knowles, who was a


Mr. Harry Knowles, of


builder’s labourer, is another keen snooker player.


Harry, “It’s a good idea and it gives you something to work for”.


Dancing sessions


from Clithercc Some like Mrs. Eliza Ellen Bush, come from Barrow and others from Whal- ley, Grmdlcton and West Brad­ ford. Mrs. ■ Bush, who is 86, lives


Not all the members come


in Whiteacre Lane and attends the club once a week. “I used to make it three


times a week but now I only go on Thursdays as the bus tares are too high”, she said. Mrs. Bush formerly lived-in


member and she attends the dancing evenings. “It is a wonderful club”, says


His wife, Ethel, is also a


THERE’S Nelson’s r goods vch


• to the drive: and about -1 p r a c t i c a l manoeuvring liauts of tile It is alt


WATCHING Mr. Huny Knowles taking his shot in a snooker match arc Mr. John Smith (lift) and Mr. Harry Smith.


sions : ‘They help to keep your weight, down”, and tries all the dances, from the cha-cha to one called the ‘slosh’. There are usually about 30


holidays' organised by the club and takes part in as many out­ ings as she can. She also attends dancing ses­


She has-been on 12 of the 14


a member of the club for about 16 years. She, lives - in Pine


at the dancing evenings but these are mainly women. ‘The men get a bt stiff”, says Mrs. Bush. Mrs. Amy Mcrccr has been


Grove, Clithcroe, and until about a year ago, used to-help serve the lunches.


thing for everyone. I like being there on Thursdays because we often have a speaker sfter our tea”.


. “I go because there is some­


Hoddcr Grove has been.a mem­ ber for five years, since moving to Chtheroe from Morecambe. Mrs Armistead, who is 79, has certainly earned her retire­ ment. “I’ve had two chip shops, two


led such busy lives that the re­ laxation of the club is one of the most important benefits. Mrs Ethel Armistead, of


Some of the members have


Clithcroe and has been going to the club for at least IS years.


mixed businesses and a boarding house”. Mr. John Smith, of Kay St., has. been going to the club for


THERE are exceptions, but


1 do believe that for a per­ son to drop-out or isolate from human society then that same person must be mentally sick or utterly fed up with homo sapiens. Iso­ lation is all very well for a period and it does serve to bring a person face to face with reality. But it certainly bnngs sanity. How easy I find to preach about getting away from it all and to ex­ tol from a distance its vir­ tues but how different when you participate. Life on an isolated croft provides many


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telephone communication did pot in any way effect the ‘Bush telephone’. It is tins constant quest for news, both from far and near, which brings me to believe it is so necessary to have constant communion wi t h others. To commune is part of the essentials of life, so let us hear less of this quest for iso­ lationism. There are many other factors


which must be taken into account It is not merely enough to have courage to overcome fear of the dark or_ strange noises. When once outside there is not a sign of life or a glim­ mer of light as far as the dis­ tant horizon. We were fortunate in having


to tolerate isolation with good company. After dark there are many subjects to be discussed but consider what would bo


your pastime if utterly alone. REFRESHING


several


during the long evenings, which m fact are much longer than m and around Chtheroe. In winter the hours of darkness are longer


than in the south.


with the stove giving that lovely warmth and the calor gas add­ ing to an ever-rising tempera­


Time after time after dark


ture I was forced to seek the cool refreshing atmosphere out- of-doors. The other alternative


ness was intense. Not a star in the vast canopy overhead and not a light from any human


was to be in a state of semi­ somnolence. At times the dark­


moon, shining hke some silver coin lit the surrounding rock- strewn ground with the bright­ ness, of day. On such a night we.meandered down the narrow lane, bordered not by .hedges but with huge granite rocks. The immediate landscape was brilliant and-as we stood peer­


habitation. On certain evenings the


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ing beyond the ditch bordering the field dotted with stooks of oats, a strange rustling set us


wondering. Was it a stray dog or those raiding deer which had


been -causing concern: some miles , to the east We stood like


I • thought on these _ tilings t ime s , particularly


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even though visitors and neigh­ bours called on occasions and when the postman delivered at about 11 a.m. his appearance called for inquiries about hap­ penings several miles away. Each visit brought forth, “Any news today?” So we found the absence of


answers I can assure. We were certainly cut off


LIFE OF ISOLATION Country


vanish.


statues watching and wondering and imagining all ■ sorts of things which appeared to rise from the shadows. Several red deer stags had been damaging the corn and turnips after dark. The Deer Commission was no­ tified and from Inverness came several marksmen. They shot three stags that night and now wc were wondering if others were moving to new ground. Our fears were however short lived as we spotted a dog from an adjacent croft. We had a similar experience


the people did their own baking and having grown their - vege­ tables bad . the satisfaction of tasting ■ good and wholesome food now all this has changed. The sliced loaf and a wide


later m the week when, from the direction of the shore came the most distressing sounds imagin­ able. Sounds on these moon­ light nights were both varied and sinister The cries of. cur­ lew and oyster catcher repeat­ edly broke the silence but when the bull seals groand and hol­ lered, then the air seemed char­ ged with drama and horror. A brief spell out of doors at these times served to freshen mind and body and after a spell we returned to the cottage to con­ tinue conversation.


AFFINITY


that the tastes of the west coast of Ireland are,-in_ many ways, similar to those in the Hebrides. They may not agree with the ideals-of the restless Irish but they certainly have common feelings when it comes to the sad and heart-rending folk songs. As T sat beside the window


tuning the transistor radio I in­ advertently picked up a pro­ gramme, ‘Shamrock Evening’ from Belfast. I shall never for­ get the reaction as we sat list­ ening to that programme. Not a word was spoken as_ the Irish tenor sang,—‘The- wisdom of winter is sadness in spring’. It has long been my belief


talking to John Campbell, a well informed local historian. John lives in a modest cottage with one of the finest views over loch and mountain. He loves to hear your business and also relate Ins own interests which covers a wide variety of subjects. I mentioned this meet­ ing to our host and wondered if lie had heard of the Barea g i a n t—Angus MacCaskill. Angus.was noted for his prow- ress. He was a real brae Scot. Ho was 7 feet ? inches tall with an 80 inch chest and was cap­ able of holding a pound of dry tea in the palm of his hand. On Wednesday evening when


During the day I had been


came across many crofters who, m conversation, were convin­ ced that much of our troubles m regard to health was a result of this increase in the consump­ tion of frozen and tinned foods.


variety of tinned food are now part-of the way of life. Indeed, I do believe the islanders are now more dependant on the can opener-than those on the mainland. All this is recognised and I


OPTING OUT


monsensc philosophy of these islanders is remarkable. They may not bc acquainted with those things we term life in the town and city but their general knowledge of world affairs is really astounding. And what is most vital they have an un­ canny way of sorting the wheat from the chaff in regard to social and national affairs. Not having their minds clut­


The good, plain sincere com-


as ,wc heard that night, appre? dated among people in'all


overlooking one of the darkest nights imaginable T cast a fur­ tive glance to where, iust oopo- site. sat Donald his face intent and solemn. As the familiar words • of ‘Galway Bay’ filled the otherwise silent room there was more than a. touch'of emo­ tion in Donald’s eyes. Undoubtedly the songs such


of things to . do and observe during the hours of davlight. Seldom lias it been my lot to see such changes and movement m wild life. If the weather is fine then each day saw massive bird movement Flock after flock of chaffinches, pied wag­ tails and yellow hammers hal­ ted for a few days near the croft and.on the following day thev were gone. Passing, no doubt to regions


far south where the challenge of life is less severe. Unfortu­ nately the crofter must remain in regions and under conditions the casual summer visitor never experiences.


NATURALIST.


long nights m the Hebrides arc most noticable to those who are accustomed to artificial lighting and the general accented ameni­ ties. But I can imaeine the pro­ tests from those who are used to switching on the television at the flick of a finger when after a hard dav they seek some form of relaxation or entertain­ ment. The answer is found on looking back to the davs of our forebears who ‘had to find their own’. It is as simple as that.- • Of course, there are a host


various places m the Highlands and islands (and there are manv) will find freedom in many re- SDects. They will also find change a verv imoortant factor and one which is not always accentable. . The ever-shortening davs and


tered with all sorts of irrele­ vant matters they arc able to arrive at a more tolerant con­ clusion than those of us who are bombarded with a host of items be it news, gossip or the mad confusion we call civilisa­ tion. Those who are opting-out to


Not many years ago. most of ■ ■ Today


( Punch ' reports from the winter


playgrounds


anillustrated prospectus on subsidiaries in thesun. Here? your winter holiday guide. . .


pair of skis. . . there arc really only three things to learn: how to put on your skis, how to slide downhill, and how to walk along tho hospital corridor... ■


. Nobody but a potential suicide would ever dream of touching a Oh Dear, what can the Matterhorn LORD MANCROFT


- ♦ • In the Bahomas they like you to buy your own winter play* • ground, or at least a flat in a high white condominium- Or why not* buy.a whole island? On Bay Street, Nassau girl touts offer freo flights to the development of your choice. ..


E.S.TURNER High Bills in Jamaica


. . . live a gentle life which has its surprises. A friend's hire car was stolen and the police took seven months to recover i t Ho was then charged seven month's rental, which is tidy... •


ALAN WHACKER Whicker's Malta


From 'Have subsidiary, musttravel' by MAHOOD 'I clcl


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^ this week’s look a t the world


WILLIAM DAVIS: Old World Charm. ' HARRYSECOMBE: Maiden Eurospeech.


BABETTE ROSMONDtAn evening with Thurbcr. ALAN COREN: Red Chinaatthe U.N. MILES KINGTON: Guy Fawkes* TROGiPolitical cartoon. -


HOLLAND: Cartoonfeature,Them,revIews, • cartoons, competition. -


ON SALE AT YOUR BOOKSTALL OR NEWSAGENT ' 1 9 ? ■ keeps'a sharp eye on your world f


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While most of us face the inevitable, prospect of erratic trains, power cuts, and frozen pipes, others have found places where there'll never be snow orthere’s so much of ■ it that they pay for the privilege. Punch has asked a talented team of experts for their comments on the habitats and habits of these annual migrants. Lord Mancroft reveals histhoughts on the Swiss and their Alps. E. S. Turner spends a fortune in tho Caribbean. Alan Whicker looks at the 'other' Malta. Jonathan Salecasts an eya overwinter holidays in Britain. And Mahood prepares


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12 years now.


to be a -professional runner and won many- prizes.


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a gardener at Eaves Hall, West Bradford, and he still prefers the outdoor hfe with plenty of fresh air. In summer he joins many of the other members in a game of bowls up at the Castle; •


Goes on bicycle


daughter. Mrs. Bush a retired weaver


of Up Brooks, is carrying on a family tradition by being a member of the dub. Her mother, Mrs. Martha Parker, was a . member before her


Mrs. Eva Busli, who is 64.


John Ambulance ■ premises. . From - outside, it is ' an un­ assuming place, but o n c e through the doors, you realise that the premises are much lar­ ger than they seem.


parts of the world, have more meaning to those in the western isles. No doubt when TV arrives modern ideas will affect senti­ ment and tastes. It will be a sad ■ day ■ but inevitable. Those who think- these people will, not change must think again for in my own experience I have seen so ma n y worthwhile traits


Come and ..., i s e e ' •


inoes.and snooker and. there is a i separate television • room. Downstairs is the, large, bright room where the women gather for their chats with their friends


Upstairs, the men play dom­ 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a week


Demonstrations, and Tasting each Shopping Day


THEO WILSON & SONS LTD., 4 AND 7 YORK STREET, CLITHEROE. TEL. 2688.


m Church Brow. It was opened on Armistice Day, 1950. The men met to play billiards m the Parish Church Institute, and the others, mainly women, met in a furnished room m the St.


has been a member for four years now-and she rides to the club by bicycle. “I cycle down m the afternoons and for the dancing and I enjoy - all - the whist drives and efforts as well. The Pendle Club first started


Before his retirement he was .


. had at Chipping, up Jeffrey Hill in the 1920s and I 'won the Slaidburn mile and the Clapton


“I won the first fell race they


Mr. Smith, who is 81, used ,


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and where the afternoon teas and lunches are served. There is a well-equipped, large kitchen and two rooms set aside for the men to organsc and carry out their waste paper collecting. Next Tuesday’s open day is


10th. repre management wardsj -rc it mobile train: shows just hi goes about drivers. An< tors will ha’ sit m the dr


On Wednc


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that North-E in eencral. particular Sl’l event, tor Lancashire Group Tra; started in was the first the entire ct


room .on Tuesday-will bc Mrs. Phyllis Todd, secretary of the committee. She will bc on hand to give information about wel­ fare services both voluntary and statutory. . Downstairs, there will bc


an exhibition of the hobbies and interests of the retired people who are members. Mrs. Todd has been secre­


ton’s -father, the late Coun. I. 1. Rushton, that the club was brought into being. While he was Mayor lie was


tary since the club’s mccplion. it was through Miss Rush-


asked to start a welfare com­ mittee in Chtheroe. A pubic meeting was packed


to capacity. Miss Rushton was made chairman then and (here and has held the post since, and Mrs. Todd was made secretary. Coun. Rushton was. president


FONDUE AT


not a money ransng event. Miss D. Rushton, chairman of the Old People’s Welfare Com­ mittee, said: “We want people to come and see what has hap­ pened in the 21 years”. Upstairs .in the committee


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