to success of new ml ■


Continuity is key set-up'


ONCE, a school "becomes c master of Ciitherrie Royal


standards nor the end of a them. Mr. Gerald-. Hood, head­


ception abroad that once a school becomes comprehensive, academic education ceases, and’ that all its pupils follow a general course instead. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mr Hood said that when


annual speech day on Wednes­ day. He said: “There is a miscon­


Grammar School, stressed "this point in his. report "at" the


. essary to /reassure ■ the - young ■ in a time of rapid change.and. shifting values?


while adult relationships arc formed ‘


or 'broken, the' school1 alone may be able to offer that.sense of .security .within which;worth- ’


"‘And where the home is weak _ • ...... -


Clitheroe goes comprehensive “the academic courses already established in all three Clith- eroe secondary schools will continue as at present as would the technical, commercial, and non-academic courses firmly established at Ribblesdale. School. They will be brought together in the one senior high school and the one junior high school.


to provide for every boy and girl the right kind of . course for his or her capabilities.” said Mr. Hood. The compre­ hensive school was not a strait-jacket, to reduce, every one to a uniform- mediocrity. It should rather produce a Tich diversity of skills, talents and personalities, to enrich and diverify the character of the 3ocal community.


pardox that a school needs to be at once both static and dynamic: it must take account of the past and of the future. Continuity is, of course, vital: what else outside the home can provide the background of stability and order so nec-


£49*80 raised


for Whitewell Church


drive organised by Bowland Farmers at the Whittwel! Hotel on Monday, £49.80 was raised for Whitewell Church funds.


Following a whist and domino


Ladies: N. Brennand, J. Wells, E. Calvert. Men: A. Cross, J. Mercer, J. Moon. Dcminoes: E. Newhouse, H. Holden, J. Met­ calfe, W. Pinder, S. Schofield, and G. Taylor. Other winners were Harry


Green (whisky), Harry Bolton (sherry), S. Burrow and F. Wear­ ing (potatoes).


HARD OF HEARING..-. Write or phone


R . D R SH D R M.S.M.A.A. 99 STANLEY STREET


ACCRINGTON. Tel. 34469 For an Appointment or for a Home Consultation


PRESIDENT of Clitheroe and district Budgerigar Society. Mr. L..Posner, not only presented


prizes at the club’s show—he was among the prizewinners as well.


took the n e x t champion breeder and champion any age prizes.


This was the club’s third


anuai show, and entries, total­ ling 186, were slightly lower due mainly to the seasonal moult. However, the standard of birds was high, and com­ petition was keen in all sec­ tions


breeder, H. Smithies;; novice any age, N. Whittaker;; novice breeder, G. Stanley; beginner any age. F. Howarth. beginner breeder, R. Harrison; junior, N. Banks.


principle prizewinners, Mr. Smithies,- left, with president Mr. Posner, and chairman Mr. J. Parker, right.


Our picture shows one of the


Blankets fo r the


refugees


SOME 150 blankets for Pakis­ tani refugees in India were col­ lected in Clitheroe and Whalley in response to an appeal in local churches.


'


eroe and 55 from Whalley— were taken to St. James’s Church. They were moved from


tor of St. James’s Church, said he was pleased with the en­ couraging response. The appeal reached only a limited number of people: families which went


the Rectory-by the WRVS and sent to London. The Rev. K. Broadhurst, Rec­


the appeal wider because there had n o t ; been sufficient time. Clitheroe’s Christian Aid g-oup only got ■ notification of the appeal a week last Friday. The following day all the churches were contacted and on Sunday the appeal was made. On the following Wednesday, the WRVS collected • the blankets from the Rectory,.'


to church, and therefore the result was good. It was not possible to make


The blankets—95 from Clith­


of Binnley, Principle winners were:- Best in show: Mr. N. Whittaker; best opposite sex and breeder, Mr. R. A. Harri- .on; itnermediate any age and


The judge was Mr. J. Edhouse, Mr. Posner, of Longridge, POPPY DAY


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED' ;


in Clitheroe to help with the Appeal this weekend; Mrs. Ethel Penny, Appeal Orga­ nism, said volunteers were required for the house to house collections and also for selling poppies in the


POPPY sellers are needed ;C;E.G.B:N0RTH WESTERN REGlOlll


You find out about the Professionals. Next lime you’re near


to help and she is hoping that other organisations, such as the Army Cadet Force, which gave considerable assistance last year, will also come forward. A number of local firms in


hoping this year’s collection would be outstanding as it is the golden jubilee of the Royal British Legion and also of the Clitheroe branch. CONCERT


with the appeal' by being a collector or poppy seller,: they can contact Mrs. Penny at Whiteside’s former shop in Castle Street, which is the dis­ tribution centre.


If anyone would like to help


13a HIGHER CHURCH STREET, BLACKBURN." TeL'. Blackburn 54203. TA CENTRE, KEIGHLEY GREEN, BURNLEY. Tel. Burnley 22064.


Club, in Whalley Road, on behalf of the Clitheroe branch, has been raising money in advance for the appeal, and it


tainment at the" Club will be provided by Robin Wallbank and his Black and White Mins­ trels, who have ■ offered; - to appear at the. Club to help the Poppy-Day Appeal. The regular pianist, Joe Morrison, will also be appearing.. .


This weekend, special enter­ HAPPY


BIRTHDAY OLDEST village correspondent for the Advertiser - and Times, Mrs. Margaret Mary-Eccles, of the Crescent. Dunsoo Bridge, celebrated her 80th birthday: bn; Thursday. She has been - correspondent


for than : 30 years: and ■ is an active member of the village taking part . in many. . fund- . raising activities.


of today and also tomorrow, or they can contact her at' her home, 79 Havhurst Street, Clith­ eroe (Tel. Clitheroe 2623). The Royal British Legion


She will • be there for-most Main Gas Appliances Ltd.


is expecting -to top the £50 mark.


ENGINEERING CLERK (MALE)


Required to Progress Modification Systems and assist in the writing of Process Sheets amongst other duties. Would-be responsible to the Chief ,Tooling and Planning Engineer. .


A good knowledge of light engineering advantageous.


This is a weekly Staff position,'pension scheme in ....................... operation.


Excellent working conditions. and canteen facilities. Please apply in writing to:


THE PERSONNEL OFFICER,


- Gothic Works, Wyre Street, • - - Padiham. /


the town are selling poppies at their works to employees and staff and other firms have promised donations instead of selling poppies. Local schools are also giving donations. Mrs. Penny said she was


Clitheroe streets tomorrow. Some Guides have promised


one, call in and look around.


You can pick up illustrated leaflets, see displays of equipment, learn how a. modern Aixny works. The soldiers there will


about the Professionals, talk to a man who knows.


be pleased to answer your • questions, and tell you of their own experiences. They - want you to know what the Army is really like. So if you want the facts,


Call in at your nearest Army. Careers Information Office, The address is below. '


INSTRUMENT ENGINEER


required at HUNCOAT POWER STATION, Near Accrington, Lancashire.


ment and Electrical Section under the Electrical Engineer.


He will be responsible, initially, for the Instru­ ment' Maintenance Staff currently working under a bonus scheme and the early part of his work will involve the commissioning of a Hybrid Boiler Automatic Control Equipment. On the satisfactory, completion of this work he will be required to undertake Assistant Engineer’s res­ ponsibilities in Electrical Maintenance.


Tho post will, therefore, suit an Instrument Engineer with enthusiasm for new work in the instrument


field and a willingness to extend his Interests In other spheres beyond Instrument work.


Applicants should possess, or bo actively studying for, H.N.C. (Electrical).


"'7


Salary will be within the range £1,926—£2,412 per nnnum In accordance with the National Joint Board


Agreement for the Electricity--Supply -Industry. (Provisional salary range pending Implementation of a revised salary structure).


qualifications, ■ etc*, to ■ the Personnel Manager ln . W,IH"* Vatin* a««. experience,


CENTRAL ELECTRICITY GENERATING BOARD §25 Wilms ow Road, East Dldsbury, Manchester M20 8RU to arrive net later than November - 23rd, 1971. I t is essential to quote Vacancy No. E.361/3I7/E.


The successful'candidate -will join the Instru­


Rich (general), Mr. J. Mercer (whist), and Mr. J. H. Richard­ son (dominoes). Refreshments were served by their wives and numerous other helpers. The vicar, the Rev. T. B. Reid thanked all who had helped in any way to organise or support' the effort. Whist prizewinners were—


MCs were Messrs. D. and G. “It is a nice educational SECURITY “As now, it will be our aim


education must not stagnate, and get set in-its ways,land dogmatic in its instruction.-It ■ must be constantly alert-tcthc


“Change is eaually important',


new developments • which" are taking place, and . constantly testing the validity . of . new concepts. This is the . essential paradox of a school such as ours, which , seeks to perpetuate all that is of ■ lasting value .in a long educational tradition, and at the same time to remain flexible, and adapt itself to the changing needs of suc­ cessive generations.”


UNCERTAINTY


was to be . fair to all, change must be achieved by-a process of _ phased' development, in which care was taken to avoid the disruption of any pupil’s planned programme, and where continuity of development was ensured. To accomplish this, there must be a full and clear under­


change must take place grad- ually, by evolutionary process from within. In education, we could not afford cataclysmic changes, because in a secondary 'chool thev. would always fall in a year which is vital to the future of some generation or other. If change came sud­ denly to all. it could be trau­ matic for some." If educational opportunity


The.obyious.inference is that


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 12,1971 J) SITUATIONS VACANT


TRUTEX LTD. have a vacancy in their • .. 7 ' -GSHE ADM ASTER


ompre^ensivc, it doer not'mean any—loss, of academic cademic courses for those-pupils who could, .profit'.by


- simply as an insurance against the unknown.” said Mr. Hood adding “Reassurance can be given ■ only on the basis of definite information, and this, in its turn, demands full and adequate time for detailed planning,- once - a decision' has. been taken, before it is put into effect.


change is . made gradually and that no child will be at a disadvantage because of it. It is vital to the" whole educa­ tional enterprise . that-continuity should be preserved, and this aim must be in the fore-front of our thinking as we shape our programmes for the next 10 crucial years of secondary education in Clitheroe”.


“Only so can we ensure that MANAGER


subject of Mr D. R. Blackburn, an old boy of the school, who presented the prizes.


school from 1938-45, and then went to Sheffield University, gaining an honours degree in maths and physics. After three years in the’ R.A.F., he be­ came a trainee in textile man­ agement, and later a mill man­ ager. In 1955 he. was appointed general manager of three mills. He then became a management consultant.


Mr. Blackburn was at the “Careers in Industry” was the


‘ which, they,are. to be. achieved. ’ “Continuing uncertainty, and fear, of . posible upheaval . is already causing some parents to .send "their children, to sec- 'ondary schools outside the town


, in our1 secondary schools,'-and ...of, the stages-and- dates b'


standing, of the coming changes


■ prize for geography, Ian Webster, who received the Dent Cup on behalf of "Waddow House 'A. R. Cattcrall, with the W. S. Weeks Memorial Exhibition, and A. C. R. Compton, with the


He is now managing director of a public company, and foun­


der and manager of -a limited company which imports' mac­ hinery from’ Japan-for sale in the United Kingdom and Ire-, land.


importance of a Tiberal educa­ tion, not just an academic one. “Management is no. .longer, the preserve of graduates,” he said, “You must expand your know­ ledge in all manner of subjects when you leave grammar school There is very little management potential on the shop floor.”


Mr. Blackburn stressed -die LEARNING


plating a career in management to examine the whole field of jobs and find a firm that gives good management training. “Do not be afraid also to move around a good deal to gain experience. You should have ‘made it’ by the time you are in your mid-thirties,” he added.


He advised students contem­


A career in industry, was . a challenge, never dull, and led to a. good life.


Blackburn was made by ■ head boy, A. R. Catferall.


A vote of thanks to Mr. Used to


work for council


ration, Mr. .Henry Swales, of Br'ownlow; Street, died at his home' on Sunday. He, was 79, A funeral service was held at


Clitheroe Royal British Legion, enjoyed playing snooker. He is survived by a married daughter, Mrs. Doris Ainsworth and son- in-law Coun. Robert Ainsworth.


Broadhurst. Mr. Swales, a member of the


A CLITHEROE man who formerly worked for the Corpo­


St. James's Church'on Wednes­ day, conducted by the Rev. K.


...FOUR.of'the boys who received prizes arc, front .the left, A; I. Davies,-with the Snowden


L. C. Coles. Memorial prize for English and the Henderson Sports Shield, which he re. ccivcd on behalf of Waddow House.


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CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 2323


the Ribble and Hodder valleys valleys were shown to members of the Clitheroe and District Young -Farmers” Club by Mr. ,H. Cook,; a local /naturalist at their recent meeting. - He was thanked 'by I.-Hanson and S. Gill. Mr. M. Marsden presided over a business meeting.


Rare animals Slides of the rarer :animals of


Bonfire


joyed a bonfire and hot-pot supper when they met at Skelda Farm ,West Marton, home of Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft, on Monday.


Gisburn Young Farmers en­ iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!


BOROUGH OF CLITHEROE APPOINTMENT OF BONUS CLERK (PART-TIME)


Department from persons (male or female) with some clerical experience and an aptitude for figures.


t Applications are Invited for this part-time appointment in


he Work Study Office ot my


A FIRE at Calderstones Hospi­ tal on Monday evening was attended by fire engines from Clitheroe, Accrington' and Great Harwood. On arrival, however, they


found that the fire—s o m e smouldering laundry—had been dealt with by the hospital’s own fire service.


vhis will be discussed at inter £er week would be between erames and addresses of two ref­


421.50 and £546.00 p.a. n Detailed applications with


971. JOHN COWDALL,


The Castle, CLITHEROE.


Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer.


MAIN GAS APPLIANCES LIMITED have vacancies for


W h a t g o e s on In esn Careers


In fo rm a tio n O ffice ? Maintenance Fitter 1st Class Fitter required.


Conversant w i th all aspects of Maintenance and Insulation Work in Light Engineering. 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.


Good rates of pay for the right man. Experienced Inspector


with Machine Shop and Press Shop background. Must be prepared to work shifts (Double Days)


Excellent working conditions in an up-to-date factory near main bus route.


Please apply to lhc PERSONNEL OFFICER, GOTHIC WORKS,


WYRE STREET,' PADIHAM.


iew. p The salary range for 19 hours


n ees should be received by me 1ot later than 16th November.


t This is a new appointment and nhe precise number of hours is t ot yet known. It is expected hhat these -would consist of 19 alours per week on the basis of t l day Monday and mornings for the remainder of the week but


TRUTEX LTD. WATERLOO ROAD


Experienced W AG ES CLERK required


Part time position considered for suitably qualified applicant.


For interviews apply: S. H. GREEN. Tel. Day, Clitheroe 2404. Evening, Chatburn 418.


YOUNG LADY REQUIRED HOTEL


GOODS RECEIVING DEPARTMENT


at Grindlcton, Clithcroc.'


The position’ would suit a lady; in the age group 35-45 years. Some clerical work is involved but previous office experience is not essential as full -training will be given.


Free Transport: Clitlieroe/Ghatburn/Waddington/West " Bradford to ■


5-day week! • Hours: 9.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Grindleton and return.


Canteen facilities available. Applications to:


H. FOULDS, Esq. ■ Personnel Director,


Trutcx Limited, GRINDLETON, Clitheroe, Lancs. Tel:; Chatham -261 -


DOMESTIC HELP required olio . morning per. week. Transport


- available; — Apply:. • Brcakcll.


NANNY 7 MOTHER’S HELP needed to look after - daughter aged two In pleasant country house In Surrey—approximately 10 miles Guilford and ,35 miles (good train service)', to London. Excellent salary and own room. Car driver preferred. Write with address and photograph to Mrs. J. - Menzlcs. Dicks- Hill. t Shore, Nr. Guildford. Surrey or


elephone Shore 2929.


MOTHERS' HELPS required, live In London - and suburbs.—Bmd- villc Agency, 128 Manor Rond, Chlgwcll. Essex.


CLITHEROE ' SOCIAL CLUB— Walter (male or Icmalc) re­ quired ' lor- - weekend work.—


■ Applications to the Secretary, as-.soon, as possible..


- Tran port provided. Two or three - mornings per week. — Apply


DOMESTIC HELP required. Grey Vlcaraco House, Wlswell. • unity,- company ear may be


AREA REPRESENTATIVES re­ quired by fast growing national t company. • Exceptional oppor­


provided. Previous selling ex­ perience not essential. Apply In writing - only to — C.L.S., . 181 West Regent Street. Glasgow, C.2.


FEMALE CLEANER required full­ time.—Apply Lancaster Hosiery Co; Ltd... Waterloo Mill, Clith­ croc.


for the position of ‘ ■ " SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST


Work to include typing, general book-keeping, telephone and customer reception, . .


Suitable applicant should be aged 20- 30 with good references and pleasing personality.


For details apply: THE MANAGER,


Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley.


Tel. Chatbum 202.


-2nd/3rd YEAR Apprenticed llnlr- • 72 Whalley Road, Clithcroc. Tel.


2425.


dresser required. (1st year con­ . sidered).—Frances Hair Stylist,


HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS by becoming a spare time collector for a National Pools Company for the area this paper covers. Top commission paid. Only conscientious people need apply. Telephone one or the following numbers: Blackburn 60279. Dnr- wen 73532, Padiham 71822, Burnley 31611 or write to Area Manager, Box E2.


APPRENTICE Hairdresser re­ quired for busy salon.—Apply Hair, Ladles’ Hairdresser, 9 Church Brow, Clitheroe.


MISCELLANEOUS SALES


CHOOSE your Watch from our largo selection. Deposit secures Ingersoll, Oris. Smiths. Timex. Sckonda, Excalibur, all guaran­ teed. Mortons for watches at


popular prices.—18 Moor Lane. Clitheroe. Tel. 2420.


17in. BUSH T.V. (B.B.C.-l and I.T.V.) with polished table. Good condition. £8.—11 Cor­ poration Street, Clitheroe


ALARM CLOCKS. Travel Clocks. Large selection at low prices.— Mortons, 18 Moor Lane, Clltli-


ege. ____________________


G-PLaN Four Foot Round Table, Scale three piece Suite. 4-track


Jump Jockey and transformer, child’s desk and chair, bench seat, all as new and bargains. If you have anything for sale call or phone.—J. Gleavc, 103


xtrlc and transformer,


Whalley Road, Clitlieroe. Tel. 3880.


SILVER CROSS PRAM, ennop mattress and shopnig tray. E: cellent condition. Real bargali £5.—15 Pimlico Road. Clithero


SIMULATED Persian Lamb Coat, with Fur Collar, size 30. As new, £7.—Tel. Clitheroe 4259.


CINE CAMERA, Eumig C3M, 8 nun. Including pistol grip and accessories in original boxes. £18. Eumig P8 8 mm. Cine Projector £18. All in mint con­ dition. Original cost ot above


Items over £120.—Tel. Clitheroe 4259.


1984 FORD ANGLIA. Taxed and Tested. Good condition. £150.— 29 Bieosdale Avenue. Clitlicroe.


JACKSON HIGHLINE Electric


Cooker. Excellent condition £30. —Tel. 345-1.


V.H.F. Set. Top. Indoor Aerl for sale for B.B.C., I.T.V. ai F.M. stations. — Apply Grundy, 11 Back York Strei Clitheroe.


HANDBAGS Galore. Includii the quality Weymouth—Arne can bug. They make marvello gifts. Also lots of fashion bai purses, hair ornaments ai belts. All at — Deans Ha dressers. 8 Market Place, Clit- eroe. Tel. 3811.


UMBRELLAS, Our display fancy umbrellas aro fabuloi All at reasonable prices. Al tho new bubble see-throu: umbrella is here.—Deans Ha


dressers. 3 Market Place, Clit eroe. Tel. 3811.


FUR COAT and Fur Cape, < cellcnt condition.—24 LlniefH


Avenue, Whatley. Tel. 3200.


SILVER CROSS Pram. Broi and, white, will accept lii reasonable offer for quick sa —Apply 10 West View, Clither.


SCALEXTRIG model motor racing track, length 32 feet 6 Inches: 4 cars, t.nck includes llyovcr, lap counter and pit stops.—Tel. Chatburn 365.


CARPETsicARPETSrcARPETS! Now Is the time to reaiiy save


money on lloorcoverlngs We have over 1,000 different carpets for you to choose from, all carrying biggest ever cash dis­ counts or 12 mouth’s credit payment system.—H. & L. Car­ pets, 30. Moor Lane. Clithcroc.


DO YOUn WEEKLY WASH at Peel Street Laundromat. Also 8 lbs of dry cleaning for 10/-.


T.V. ON EASIER TERMS,—A. E. Hargreaves. Tel. 2683 Clithcroc.


PRAM SERVICE: hoods re­ tcovered and apron wheels re­


yred and repaired.—A. IS. Hargreaves, Moore Lane and


Woone Lane. Clltheroc. Tel. 2683. EXPERT SERVICES


SLUDGE TANK SPREADIN manure spreading, mowing ai


bailing. Relief milking, fencii and walling. R. Tlllotson. T Clitheroe 4307.


PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRE —Write or Phone Slia: Huntley Lawn, Samlesbui Mellor 2787 or Blackburn 5772


CONCRETE PATHS laid at reasonable price. Hedge Trii f ming, . etc.; Also Motor Mowe


or hire. Ring after 6 p.m. weekends Clitheroe 2090.-


FOR EXPERT ATTENTION bri your sewing machine repairs


LANCASHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE


SCHOOL MEALS SERVICE


Pendleton and Mearlcy C.E. School


......


CLERICAL ASSISTANT/ WELFARE ASSISTANT


(Clerical 8 hours per week, Welfare 5 hours per week) required for the above-named school.


Apply immediately, stating age and experience, - to the Divi­ sional Education Officer, Educa­ tion Office, Rishton, Blackburn,


BB1 4BU. • STAFF NURSES and


ENROLLED NURSES required for day duty.


FULL-TIME NURSING AUXILIARIES 1


' ’ for day duty.


1 DOMESTIC ASSISTANT


for evening duties.


5.00 p.m.- to' 8.00 p.m., six nigiitS'per week.


Applications to;Ma(ron. - (Quote Ref;-’C.AL372). ‘


CLITHEROE HOSPITAL, CLITHEROE


RE-UPHOLSTERY. Save mid mans* profit.' We re-cover y ne treasured three-piece suites


oad). BURNLEY. Tel. 2718


The Walter Thomason Sewi Centre. 72-74-76. Scotia Road, Nelson.


C w from, as little as 18 i F hairs £7 over 100 patte j ree estimates. Distance no 5ect. Write or phone: HENI R0 ZION STREET (oif Fadil


CATTLE GRIDS: various ty for sale., for farms. . com:


t houses, highways, etc Rep: on. Tel. Clithcroe 2976


(Asplialters). -Ltd. Tel. Blf burn: 59438. evenings.- 55342.


o grids Oil Site.—Roger B. 1 t son. 46 West View. Waddi


FLAG FLOORS asphalted.—F James . ■. .-Bolton; . and •


. Green Fern. Watldlngton.' Phone Clltheroc 3946.


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