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THE English-Calico works Barrow which have been in operation, apart from a


close at the end of the year. A: present, only.a ' studio, is in operation there, employing 20 people. Some of these employ­ ees will be taken on at other works within the company. Earlier this year, 22 empioy-


Progress towards health centre


FURTHER substantial progress has been made towards the provision of a health centre in Clitheroc. This week a success­ ful meeting was held between the town’s doctors and the de­


with another four doctors in the town to see if they will join the scheme.


Preston, said that if the pur­ chase of the site was completed satisfactorily and in the near future, it was hoped that build­ ing could begin in the financial year 1972-1973.


A spokesman at County Hall,


Conservative branch meetings arc being resumed in the Con­ servative Club when the struc­ tural alterations and decora­ tions arc completed. Monthly meetings of the women’s branch


Clithcroc Polling District


are being held in the Starkic Arms.


dation for at least six of the Clitheroe doctors. Consultations are taking place


for the purchase of the half acre site in the grounds of Lowfield. owned by Dr. C. H. Rutherford. The site is ex­ pected to cost £6,500 and the centre will provide accommo­


were Mr. W. N. Robertson, senior administration officer for health centres for the county, and Dr P. M. Sammon, Divi­ sional Medical Officer of Health. Negotiations are taking place


puty county medical officer, Dr. D. S. Parken. Also present at the meeting


short break, since the early 1800s arc to close , and the buildings and land sold. . The works will probably


® ^ r r 9 W w i v e s l o s e m e e t i n g p l a c e 1965 this figure had dropped


- Chester. Although not yet advertised


. the land. The works . were originally


those of the Calico Printing Association.


built for calico printing and until 1910 were a family busi­ ness. But then the Bryce-Smith family merged the interests of the Whalley Abbey Printing Co., as it was then known, with


ecs in the roller room and two members of staff were made re­ dundant and the work trans­ ferred .to Lcvcnsbulmc, Man-


for sale there have been inqui­ ries about buying the works and


employed there, most of whom 'nu-Bf 0’v ifsclf,: but by


At one time, 500 people were


cause of the depression but the engraving side continued until 1939. The Army then took over and used the buildings as bar- racks for the East Lancashire Regiment. They were re-opened as engraving works in 1948.


The impending closure and


\v J 0f. fhc English Calico Wotks has already had reper­


to about 160 and only 11 of those lived in the village. In 1931, the works closed be­


have also staged four keep-fit classes there. They originally used the vil­


the boot


CUTHEKOE amateur league footballers are to invade the council chamberneat w e e k t , protest against the Edisford development


will be busy delivering leaf­ lets to every house in the town putting their case and asking people over 18 to sign a protest petition.


every public seat in the council chamber and - to hand in the protest. forms. Already they have 1,000 signatures support­ ing their cause. The campaign was planned at a special meeting of club


John Woodworth, who presided at the meeting: “We are hop-


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representatives on Tuesday. Officials of the Clitheroe and district Amateur League hope that with the backing of the town’s ratepayers they may be able to stop the scheme and save the Edisford pitches. Said League treasurer. Mr.


The footballers aim to fill


winch will result... the loss of some of their soccer pitches. But before Tuesday’s ’ - ■ council meeting the players


doned. Firstly, the league contends


outsiders — caravan and camp­ ing sites for example. Secondly, the league argues that it is-wrong to take away pne of the town’s"’feiw recrea­


that the council is wrong to spend £45,000 of Clitheroe people’s money on facilities for


tional amenities—the football pitches — and considers the money could be spent in far


better'ways than on a miniature golt course. No reply


the League, says Mr. Wood- worth. is the difficulty they have


One thing which has annoyed


had m making contact with the council. He'said that they had sent a


had received an acknowlcdg- menent, but no further reply.


letter to the council when they first heard of the plan. They


league officials hope to distri­ bute leaflets ito every house­ hold in Clitheroe. In the leaf­ let the league says whit it thinks the scheme should be aban­


ing the ratepayers will support us. After all the £45,000 needed will have to come from them”. During the next few days


a month ago had not been answered.


near houses and could result in damage and nuisance to nearby property owners. And, as the Castle field is /.intended as a


play area for'children it is felt unfair to deny them access at weekends.


that the Roeficld pitches across the road from'Edisford arc not suitable for playing on every week.


The league also considers


was attended by club represen­ tatives from Trinity, Bowker


Tuesday’s campaign meeting


Bros, Whalley and the White Lions, and league officials.


to the fast growth of the ama­ teur league. They had gained tour new teams this season with the prospect of another four clubs joining next year and


One of the officials pointed


might be able to forni a second league.


Yet the council would be denying the facilities needed lo levelthC 1Ca8U° 3t ' tS prcscnt


tripe and .onions ON MENU FOR


BELGIAN VISITORS


r i e w stage-0" the international J'et tourist trail reach The visit has been organised


side.of Lancashire rural life at lunch at Hurst Green, .where they can taste such Lancashire delicacies as raw tripe and onions, black puddings. Chor-


ley cakes and Lancashire chcese from Longridge. AIMS


J. -Moore, in his historical par­ lour.


- . Details of Sundays tour were finalised this week at the first meeting of the working party On March 22nd, there will be a conference at which it is pro­ posed to finalise the formation of the association.


is intended - to meet the local authorities to achieve some mea­ sure of agreement on the aims for the association.


• In dhe.-meantime a draft con­ stitution’; is being worked out,


to encourage arts and drama groups in the area to consider getting together to stage a festi­ val of the arts.


NOW


Blackpool and Bryning-with- Wartonr /


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has. confirmed an outbreak of fowl pest at Great Harwood. There are also outbreaks at


The Ministry of Agriculture


which will'be acceptable to the Tourist Board and comply with its rules covering grants. Steps arc also being taken


WHALLEY Parish.Church was' packed on Sunday for the Pat-


ronaLFestival of St.-Mary and- All Saints, at which the preacher


was the Bishop o f Blackburn, Charles R. Claxton.


All the, organisations of the


parish were represented at the service, to - hear . Dr. ..:CIaxlon


preach for the last lime in Whalley. Dr. Claxton, who is retiring at the end of the month, spoke in his sermon about the dedication of the church, and the church’s year. The service was followed by a


reception at Whallcy Abbey, when the vicar, the Rev. R. a. Harpur^prescutedJDr.'iandi Mrs.


Claxton with a framed Cattcr- moie etching. Entitled “The Last Days of Whalley,' Abbey”, the ■ etching was a gift from the


, Parochial Church Council and congregation of Whalley. Our picture shows Mr. Har-


1 Mrs^Claxton. ' •


, pur (right) presenting the etch­ ing of the AbbbyctOiDr.. and


Before that date, however, it


see ski-training on Pendleside. be presented with miniature souvenirs, and finally meet the Mayor of Clitheroe. Coun. S.


In the afternoon, they will


stop tour of six hours, the travel agents will sec old master paint­ ings at Stonyhurst College by such artists as Carravagio. Durcr and Rubens. Roman treasures at Ribchester Museum and architecture of the Middle Ages.at Whalley Abbey. They will also see a different


by the Ribble Valley Tourist Association "working party, in association with the North West Tourist Association. Durin gtheir visit, a whistle-


were alternative pitches at Hen- thorn or on the Castle field the league feels that these would offer no solution. The Henthorn pitch is too


A second letter sent almost As to suggestions that there


Young Wives have . been using ’ the reading -room,, situated- at the entrance to the works, for uicir .monthly -meetings- and


years,-they are now. without per­ manent headquarters.; :-v” i: :v ■ For theipast 18 months; the i


for the Barrow. Young'. Wives, the small group, which-has been operating ■


three years,'has now closed and as this provided a'meeting place


cussions in. the village. The Reading Ropm, -.which has- not been used. by, :tkc .firm* for about


in the'-village for two'- : Haworth, chairman of ;thc


:■ Young Wives. • • : The group’s annual meeting


next Wednesday-at.-'which Mrs. Haworth is retiring, will: have


to be held at her lionie in Cat- . low Terrace.


S h e explained . t h a t (he . ; v;,; • . cost them 87£p for/each meet-


school was unsatisfactory for a number of reasons.; It would


lage school but,, because of the- expense,-changed- to the read­ ing room, which only cost 25p a • meeting, plus lighting and healing. ’ ■ ' “We • have nowhere to go now,’-’ said .Mrs. Na n c yr


■ng. and they, would have to be out by 10 p.m. •


''We., were,told.at the very


beginning that we.-could use-the reading room- on . a- temporary


to_ travel out of the village-as this is inconvenient.’’ ‘ • < --


we do not want


looking for somewhere else to meet. Mrs. Haworth said they could meet at the homes of members for a.short time but it was necessary to find a proper room somewhere soon. . “The problem is that Barrow is so small and ■


biisis only,.but wc did not know when we would have to leave. Now the Young Wives - are


‘FAIR RENTS* SCHEME


the annual parly they stage for the local pensioners in April.


that the Young Wives might have to disband. “We arc going strong now as a group and there is no question of disband­ ing," said Mrs. Hnworth. .' However, she is worried about


meet in December; instead it is having a dinner at the Calf’s Head Hotel, Worston. - Mrs. Hnworth is to write to the education authorities to ask if the school could, be made available 'on. better - terms, es­ pecially for the keep-fit classes. The set-back docs not mean


Luckily, the group docs not


Clitheroe council tenants will have to pay extra 50p


Clithcroe Town Council’s Fin­ ance Committee', when the 50p figure was fixed, concern was expressed about the cost to the rates of administering the fair rents scheme, which applies to both local authority and pri­ vately owned property.


up a section to’ inspect and survey all rented property and deal with rebate applications (in the case of council houses) and rent allowance, applications for tenants of private property.


FUTURE


1,060 houses, and although it is difficult to assess at this stage, there are thought to be another 500 privately rented homes in the town.


In Clitheroc the council owns


tive expenses—and with any future amalgamation of local authorities in mind—the coun­ cil is asking Clitheroe and Bowland Rural councils to consider joint arrangements for carrying out the government scheme.


To cut down on administra­


Clitheroe council is also seeking the help of MP Mr. David Walder to urge the De­ partment of the Environment to meet the cost of rebates and allowances and to pay most of the administrative costs.


REBATES HECTIC DAY FOR THERE were visitors of all'


ages' to'an', openiday’At tlw Penale Club, Lowergatc, on Tuesday—some to enrol as new members, some to learn how the community serves its older residents, and some out of pure curi­ osity.


man of Clitheroe Old People's Welfare committee, which runs the Pendle Club, said that she was “very pleased" with the public reaction "In the after­ noon wc certainly had as many people as we could cope with", she said.


its 21st anniversary yesterday, but a special birthday party, for members is being held tomor­ row. It will be attended by the" Mayor. Coun. S. J. Moore, and . siv former mayors of Clitheroe ' —Mr. S. F. Hardman,-Aid. T. Robinson, Mr. E Crossley, . Conn. W. Sharpies, Mr. J. En-


The club actually celebrated


of tea -and take a look at the facilities during the club’s 21st anniversary week, attracted more than 200 people in the afternoon and evening, exceed­ ing all- expectations. Several of the ovcr-60s so much liked what they saw they decided there and then to become members. Miss Doorthy Rushton, chair­


The invitation to have a cup


vites, Mr. Walter Bennett, aged 69, and his wife Elsie, of Whalley Road, Clitheroe. de­ cided to join the club. “I know a lot of the members already, and it will give us something to do on the long winter nights”, he said. “My hobbies arc watching football,and walk­ ing, ,but 1* might haye a. go. at


twisllc and Aid. C. Chatburn. After seeing the various acti-


• ■-the community.”. -. Handicrafts- on display- -in­


needs,', arc' fulfilled locally by


snooker”. - His wife.fancied pot­ tery painting. ."The members have done some lovely work,, but I don’t know whether I would be able to manage-it", she tsaid.


Street, a member for nine years, had brought along a friend, Mrs. Lily Bennett, of Wesleyan Row. “I think they arc very fortunate to have a place like this,” she said “ It’s


nice and homely, and there’s a happy atmosphere”.


eroe Grammar School for Girls, the open day made a pleasant change from traditional school lessons. Their teacher, Mrs. N. Waterworth, said: "The visit fits into a general course in religious education. The idea is to try to show them.how social


For 20 fifth formers at Clith­ Mrs. Ada Swales, of De Lacy


stration of wastepaper com­ pressing, and were taken on tours of the kitchen and -up­


stairs rooms for games, ■ tele­ vision and committee. meetings. Our picture shows a. group


of visitors admiring, the handi- crafts .made by club members Mrs. Lilian Wrigley (left), Miss Hilda Wilson, and club secre­ tary Mrs. Marian Whiteside.


MILESTONE FOR SKI CLUB


THE- Pendlc Ski Club is ap­ proaching a milestone in Its history — the' 500 membership mark.


a certificate for one year's free ski lessons.


the rest of the members from celebrating in the usual way l


Vote for unity


gational Church . have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed until with the Presby­ terian Church of England. • The vote was taken on Sun- day, with 97,per cent in favour. Barrow Congregationalists also voted and gave 100 per cent support.


Last date for voles to be


registered nationally:’is Decem­ ber-! 6th.


Members of Clithcroe Congre­ But that is not going to stop


ceremoniously given back his or her. subscription, together with


..There is always the possi- bihty that the 500th member will be only four years old.


sion on'Tuesday with a party in the clubhouse. The 500th member will be


which-day the membership will reach this figure, but it will be any time now. So the club intends to celebrate the occa­


It is not known exactly on A HOST OF TOYS FOR GIRLS and BOYS CHOOSE NOW—WE WILL STORE A s p d e n ' s


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horns, and special.contraptions tor putting on stockings. Visitors also saw a- demon­


such as non-slip bedside mats bath, seats, book rests' and long h a n d l e d pick-up gadgets, aroused a lot of interest. Get­ ting dressed, often a problem for the elderly - living alone, could be simplified with clip- on tics, velcro fastenings, shoe


Mrs. Anni_e Snape, of Park Street, had plenty of hobbies on display, and was still hard at work on her crochet, while waiting for the first onslaught of visitors for tea. Aids for ithe handicapped


cluded painted pottery, crochet and knitting, toys, lampshades, embroidery a n d patchwork. Club member Mrs. Elizabeth Grimshaw (84), explained how she had made a variety of ani­ mals rabbits, cats, chickens and mice—from woollen balls and pipe cleaners. ”1 used to teacn crafts to the old peopple at Clitheroe Hospital, as occupa tional therapy,,, she said. Another member, 70-year-old


. At Monday’s council meet­ ing—an extended report of which appears on page six— Coun. Ronnie Todd feared that the rates would be “clobbered" to meet the administrative costs of the fair rents scheme. Under the proposals, tenants of council houses who cannot


will come from the rates. But against this the government will give the council a percentage rent rebate subsidy.


afford the,fixed fair.,rent/will be entitled to claim a rebate; pri­ vate house tenants will claim a rent allowance in cash. .In both Instances the money


The council will have to set


as the fair rents level is achieved over two years. But at Monday’s meeting of


structure. And the following April they are likely to go up another 50p


RENTS of all corporation houses in Clitheroe will.go up by 50p. a week from next April when the council begins to implement the Government’s compulsory “fair rents”


I FAMILY 1 TRACED


THANKS to the Mayor § of Clithcroc, Coun. S. J. §


, k came this week from Mrs. | Hilda Benson, who has •! successfully managed to 3 trace her wartime friends. § Mrs. Benson, who lives § in Wigan, asked the Mayor § for help in contacting the g Granger, family, as :she


s the ‘Advertiser and Times’


Moore, and to readers of R 4L. I A


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| ■ from a reader. It appeared | R that (he four children— § K Heather. William Hazel (j » and Marjorie—still lived R 3 locally. although their r 3 parents were now dead.


;• § On Saturday. Mrs. Ben- ■ !


§ son had a pleasant sur- 3 K prise when Mrs. Heather \) r. Young, of Stamford Place, j Clithcroc, Mrs. Hazel Gran- R 3 gcr. of Castlford. Ci:th- r 3 ci-oe, and Mrs. Marjorie g § Knowles, of Dincklcy, 3 R Langho. drove to Wigan 3 r to sec her.


§


3 31 years,” she said. “To r me, she hasn’t changed s much since she was 14. It 3


r again. One of the girls has i children about the same 3 age as my own. and I § have been invited to come


was lovely to see them all § "


i\


r She added: “I am very | grateful to the Mayor and 3 to the paper for helping 3 me to find the Grangers’ again after all these years,” ■


§ --over to’Clithcroe one week-'" R end.-.soon.";


;• “I recognised Heather § ■


} straight away, even after R


3 paper, news of the family r 3 came almost immediately ■


i- After seeing Mrs. Ben- § son’s request in last week’s r


j) remembered once staying ■; (; at their, home in Clithcroc, 3 (j when a child


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