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WHALLEY LEGION PLAYS HOST TO ( DELEGATE MEETING


THE delegate- meeting of the East Lancashire bran­ ches ol the British Legion is to be held tomorrow in


w nancy.- tor the ...-first .time - a: founder member of the since before-the war. This


Whallci/ fnr


,;ma and Mr. Joe Wilkinson who was branch in 1921;


is due to. the hard work-of the members of Whalley and district branch of the Legion which has recently resumed its functions in Whalley and the surround­ ing villages after it was: thought that it would cease to exist;


kyrie Restaurant, Whalley at 3 p.m. and the delegates will be welcomed by Conn. J. Fell, the chairman of Whalley Parish Council. Mr. F. Shields, the president of the Whalley branch


The meeting is in the Val­


Mr. Eric Parke, president of the Oswaldtwistle branch, who is to talk about his impressions of Japan which he visited for Expo 70.


The guest speaker will be


the Whalley branch held on Monday at the Judge VValmcs- IcyigHotel, Billington, Mr. George Pollard the County Sec­ retary was present, and the delegate meeting was discussed.


At -.the monthly meeting ot


branch is to be held on June 9th, Wednesday at the same place.


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The next meeting of the


will reply to the delegates with a vote ot thanks.


The Whalley delegates at the meeting arc Mr. Frank Shields


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Legion is to help any ex-service man or woman who is in need and, most important, any ex- service man’s widow who may require assistance.-


nature of these cases, no pub­ licity is given, and many people do not know of the good work the British Legion is doing throughout the country.


Because of the confidential


this work too,-is that the per­ son seeking help need not necesr sarily be a member of the Legion, in fact, any ex-service man or his dependents can call on the Legion. for help.


: the Whaltey branch going. : In the past six months the number of paid-up members of ‘ the branch, has been doubled, but the branch would like to see every ex-service man in Whal­ ley, Barrow, Wiswell, Billing­ ton. Lnngho. Calderstones and Brockhalls Hospitals as a mem­ ber. Nearlv every member of the Brockhall • Hospital staff, who resides in the district is a member........:


has been..."formed: and 'sonic needy people are receiving assis­ tance, and more are being sought.


An 'act|ye service ; committee


Larkhill. Old Langho: chair­ man—N. Dudman. 35 Larkhill. Old Langho; the vice-chairman and treasurer—R. Clarke, Woodside. Sydney Ave., Whal­ ley: J. Wilkinson. 33 Queen Street. Whalley: J. Bell, 6 Whal­ ley Road, Langho: Rev. R. A, Harpur, the Vicarage, Whalley.


Youth denies


stealing whisky


said that the incident was a simple question of mistaken interpretation of the facts. It is not unusual, he said for boys of this age to play around and there had been nothing sinister in the boy’s actions.


said that the boy had been seen in the hotel with, a lump under his coat which proved to be the bottle of whisky. When questioned by the man­ ager and owner of the hotel, the boy said he thought the bottle belonged to bis friend and he was taking it to him in the toilets. . The boy told the court that he had -picked-up- the- bottle from a table and intended giv­ ing it to his friend. “I wanted to have a bit of fun.” he said, “and make him get it off me.” Mr. Peter Gooby. defending,


A 16-YEAR-OLD Clitheroe youth was given a conditional discharge for one year by Clith­ eroe Juvenile Panel, on Wed­ nesday. when he was found guilty of stealing a bottle con­ taining whisky worth £1 75p. from an hotel. The boy denied the charge. Mr. John Turner, proseciiting,


.woman or a widow' of an ex- service man. who requires assistance should apply to any of the following: — Secretary—F. Morley, 42


Any ex-service man or Another important aspect of


many years’ experience will assist him or her. A person with


This is the maintreason why many local contacts is required there is a determination to keep


take this opportunity of thank­ ing him for his many years of service, and, also, to wish him the best of health and good fortune in . his new surround­ ings.


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Sport starts here . . . AMATEUR LEAGUE


Green 4, King’s Arms 4 (after extra time; replayed Wednes­ day).


League results: Aitken Shield Final: Hurst


4, Grimllcton 0; White Lions 4, Calderstones 1.


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SEVEN-A-SIDE


May 19th. Black Bull v St. Francis; Round Table v Strag­ glers,


round of Ribblesdale Wan­ derers seven-a-side competition is: Monday, May 17th, Joiners C v Joiners B: Social Club 2 Wellington; Wednesday,


The draw for the preliminary


petition at Clitheroe Golf Club was won by K. M. Wilkinson with a return 'of 95—26—69. Other scores, F. McKinlay 95 •22—73; B. Hargreaves 1 CO-


CAPTAIN’S PRIZE The Lady president’s com­


MARKSMEN CAME


WINNER of the ICI Gun Club Open Sporting Challenge Cup in a 25-bird sporting shoot held at the Wellsprings on Sunday was Lcs Mcggison,. of Clitheroe.


comers and attracted a good entry from Yorkshire, Lan­ cashire and Cheshire.


The event was open to all­


gave one-a chance to study, the styles of the various com­ petitors. Terry Bolton, of Billingtbn, . shooting consis­ tently well, always looks as if . he would be much happier on Southport Marsh, wild fowling.


Competition was keen and


always takes his shooting seri­ ously, was a study in sheer concentration. Les Meggison, who shoots, so relaxed—he


Jim Stafford, of Bolton, who


shot1 round half the course smoking the inevitable pipe— makes.it look so easy.


it is no wonder that clay pigeon shooting is the coun­


well in the English Open Sporting Championship at Beverley recently, is always a competitor to contend with. Seeing these people, shoot,


Leu .Rawcliffe, who shot so


FROM FAR AFIELD largest-growing


try’s third sport.


waitc won the Olympic Gold Medal ■ in Mexico that many people knew clay shooting existed.


straight at Rowland Gun Club and shot another 100 straight at the-ICI Gun Club shortly before gomg to Mexico.


RESULTS


.2- J. Stafford: -3.. T. Bolton, after shoot-olf with L. Raw­ cliffe, C. Fairhurst. F. Waring and E. Brown equal 3rd..


2, D. Swift and J. Barr (tie); T, Wallace.


Chess Club


Club, Bolton-by-BowIand, has started a new competition. Players going through to the second round are D. Moore, A.: Brocklehurst, J. Fielding and M. Cosgrove. Next club night is on Wednesday.


The Coach and Horses Chess


High Gun and winner of Challenge Cup: L. Meggison;


Novice Cup: 1. G. Barrett;. It was not until Bob Braith- Bob shut his first 100 DTJL


after beating. King's Arms 4-2 in the re-played final at Shaiv- bridge on Wednesday.


Cup finals mark end


second division went to Higher Walton, who defeated Pleckgate. This game was also played at Ewood Park.


competition, the Cotton Cup, was won by Royal Ordnance Factory. The fourth: division Livesey Cup went to Catholic Youth Club and the fifth divi­ sion Hanier Cup to YMCA 3rd.


cowles have fought to win a major trophy and now their consistency over ' the past years has yielded'its reward.. , The Eddiestdn Cup for the


IN the Birtwistle Cup Final, played at Ewood Park', Fenis- cowles prevented Great Har­ wood Wellington from com­ pleting a cup and ., league ‘double’ when they defeated them by 2—0. ” For several seasons Fcnis-


winers of the Aitken Shield,


Hurst Green 4, King’s Arms 2 Hurst Green'are. this year's


nesday made them worthy of the trophy, but King’s Arms must feel that the Shield was wrested from their grasp after leading at one stage in. the first meeting by three clear goals.


• King’s Arms- in front, both - against the run of play.


however, Bolton restored the balance with a, superb 25-yard goal which streaked through a crowded penalty area and ■ flashed between goalkeeper and .Sensing. that the. game was


A minute before half-time, ' ' pOSt. . .


. Hurst Green scored twice more —both. goals coming from Greenhalgh—to enure that the Aitken Shield went to the vil­ lagers.


• The third division knock-out relatively foul-free football.


The 3rd. 4th'and 5th divi- . Green captain. -Seed. On the sion finals were played at Grit- right is Mr.-D. Seed, Amateur Jin Park,


League- chairman.


Edward Lawrcnson, governing senting the Shield o the Hurst director of Castle Castings, pre-


Referee was Mr. N. Berry; linesmen were Mr. P. Dauber and Mr. G. Barker. ' ’ Our picture shows Mr.


The- large rowd- were re­ warded with entertaining and


slipping away ’ from: them, King's Arms developed more urgency in the. second half, blit


deserved lead, but Bishop equalised and B. Peel put


Bolton gave Hurst. Green a The victor's display on Wed­ P W D I P


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2 43 League results: White Lions Weekend Amateur Football


metic firm, with Mrs. N. Ever- eite as assistant, gave a beauty demonstration with Mrs. K. Bird as model. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. P. Ruslnvorth. The Tea Hostesses were Mrs.


Bradford Women's Institute. Miss K. Hanson welcomed Mrs. M. Garnett from Wad- dington Wt the delegate for the AGM in May at the Royal Albert Hall. London. . A lengthy discussion was held about " all . the resolutions for the meeting and final arrange­ ments were made. Mrs. E. Aspin. from a cos­


run from Clitheroe, Chatburn, Barrow and Whalley to link up with the train in Accrington Tickets can be obtained, by


visit four Welsh resorts but the lines to these are mostly single track and it proved impossible to adhere to the original plan. Free connecting buses will


leave Accrington on Saturday morning for a day in Aberyst­ wyth and Welshpool. The cost is £2.50 for adulls and £1.50 for children. It was originally intended to


CLITHEROE people have the chance of a special day’s outing to Wales next week with the East Lancashire Railway Pres­ ervation Society. A special express train will


and all help will-be.(given by the branch members.. The organiser need not necessarily be an ex-service man, but any man or woman, who would like to take on the task would be welcome. The need exists owing to the fact that the. former Poppy Day organiser. Capt. Alan Small, has emigrated to South Africa. • The branch would like to


tant need is a Poppy Day organiser for Whalley and the branch appeals for a . volunteer to come forward. Many willing workers, with


British Legion is being celebra­ ted’ this year and the Whallcy branch hope to mark the occas­ ion with a dance at Brockhall Hospital ballroom on Friday, October 8th. Details of this will be announced later, when all arrangements have been com­ pleted.The greatest and most impor­


or any member of the branch. The golden jubilee of the


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Important dates in the cycling calendar


• IT is not. everyone-who can be an Olympic miler or a National Champion, but winning the Spencer (Memorial 10-mile champion­ ship race for schoolboys 'offers both these opportunities to the successful .miicr ;if he - is prepared to, work -hard...


‘Give and take’-" is secret of 50 golden years


• GIVE mid take js the secret of a successful married life for Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Broom, of Salthill Road, Glithcroc, who celebrate their golden wedding today.


14,.h. l?-b and they will be celebrating the occasion with a


*]larr!?d M Mount Zion Metho- i!iS.t


■ IF. Honeywell, lives nearby m Sal thill Road, and they have


Will grandchildren. John, Pat. Mr. Frederick H. Broom is


iam and Richard.


a V ! ■ erc!nian born and bred, and his wife Annie has lived in


School teachers at Mount Zion, and took part in concerts and plays organised by the church.


When Mount Zion closed. Mr. and Mrs. Broom joined


sident of Trinity ladies' fellow­ ship. and has always been inte­ rested in tlic women's mission­ ary society work.


rests lias always been football. He used to be in the Mount Zion Sunday School team, and remembers playing games of football in the sheet, when a boy. as there were so few cars about.


nearly every week, and never missed seeing Clitheroe play.” he said. “Sometimes I went to watch Blackburn Rovers, too. But nowadays I'm content to watch football on television, from the comfort of my arm­ chair.”


the Manchester Unity of Odd­ fellows. as a trustee of the I


Mr. Broom is connected with “I used lo go to matches


the offices open to laymen in the Methodist Church, and has been treasurer of various funds for many years. At present he is the auditor for the majority of the church funds. Mrs. Broom is the vice-pre­


three churches for more than 50 years. MISSIONARY WORK Mr. Broom has held most of


One of Mr. Broom's inte­


Moor Lane Methodist Church, and later Trinity Church, where they are still members. They have sung in the choirs of the


ciation with the Methodist Church in Clitheroe. and first met as members of the choir at th e former Mo u n t Zion Church. Lowcrgate. They were also Sunday


the town since she was five. They both have a long asso-


the Spread Eagle Hotel, Saw- ley. Their married daughter. Mrs.


party for family and friends at


Mr. and Mrs. Broom were Clitheroc. on May


weaver, and three years later joined the firm’s office. staff. For the last 25 years he was the mill’s cashier, finally retir­ ing in 1962.


accounts at the mill, although not essential.”


DIPLOMA


teaching diploma, and during the Second World War. he bej gan to teach shorthand evening- classes at the Technical School. “Young people today have


in figures, and if 1 had to be­ gin my career again. J would probably choose to be an accountant.”


many more opportunities, par­ ticularly in time off work for further education.” said Mr. Broom. “When I was young, we had to study in our spare time, at evenings or weekends, “I have always been interested


To discuss reversing problem


council met on Monday was that drivers did not adopt a standard pattern for reversing after dropping passengers.


CONCERNED .about.the haz-, ards caused by buses -having', to turn in The Square: .Wad- dington Parish Council is to discuss the problem with Rib­ bie Motor Services Ltd., with a view to finding a solution. One point made when the


Mr. Broom studied book­ keeping. as well as shorthand, at Clitheroe Technical School, which was then in Grecnacre Street. In 1928. he took Pitman’s


office work.” he said, “and shorthand particularly fascin­ ated me. J used to watch my brother's friend writing short­ hand. and then I began to take it up and became very keen. “It was useful for doing the


“I was always nterested in


worked for John Southworth’s, at Jubilee Mill, where iiis wife was also employed for a time. He began work" in.J911 as a


Clitheroc district, and also of tile Castle Lodge. He is a .past noble Grand of Castle Lodge, and a past Grand Master of Clitheroe district. For 52!- years. Mr. Broom


’ Two former winners, Steve’ Heffcrnan and Nick Lcliiot are both now in.the Oympic Squad, being groomed for the games in Germany,


same chance of going on to the final which this year will be held on a West London course on July 10th. If you arc under 16, still at school and want to take advantage of the opportunity, get an entry form for your local- heat now.


Every’ boy who enters has the ■■■>-. .


supply entry forms to any teacher wishing to enter a team of boys or to any boy wishing to enter individually, but please hurry, the closing date is May 24th. ■


too old, so any riders entered this year will be new. This is a chance for both the town’s schools to carry the flag for Ciitheroc.


competition which offers a prize list of over £200 is a season- long competition, embracing 13 25-milc events over the country. The winner of the competition will have his six. best .rides counted on a points basis:' 100 points for a win, down to -75 points for 25th place. Bonus points are given for a course or competition record.


The Compagnolo T r o p h y


The first event to count is the West Pennincs R.C. '25' at


SWINGS -TO. : BE REPAIRED


WADDINGTON Parish. Coun­ cil is to repair the swings on (lie recreation ground and ask


Bowland Rural Council to clear away the rubbisli that has accumulated, in addition warn­ ing-notices are to be put up.


given to the painting of the railings bordering the memorial garden.


■ :be.:done . had come from the , ’Coronation: Gardens Commit­ tee biit when Coun. W. Harri­ son suggested at a parish coun­ cil meeting that the rural or county councils should be asked to do the job. the clerk, Mr. H. Banks, reminded him that these authorities had already made it clear it was not their responsi­ bility. but that of tile Parish Council,


A request for the painting to Consideration is also being


fastest team of three to go to the final. In 1969 and 1970, the C.R.G.S. .team went on to the final, and the boys ail looked on it as a marvellous experience. The boys involved are now


The fastes three riders and the


New Guide HQ for North West


Preston has been welcomed by Guide officials in North East Lancashire.


THE opening of a North West regional Guide headquarters in


commissioner for Guides in the Clitheroe area, said that the new headquarters would be more convenient and efficient.


was opened in Preston recently by the Hon. Beryl Cozens- Hardy, vice-chairman of the World Guide Association.


POLICIES


mony were Miss M. E. Chance, tile new regional chief commis­ sioner. Miss Mary Holt and Mr. Alan Green. MPs for Preston. Police Superintendent James Wearden, Lord Cozens- Hardy, and many Guide offi­ cials.


tlie new region was a necessity because of the growing num­ bers in the organisation, “Each regional commissioner-takes on tlie responsibilities of the chief commissioner of the country. Her job is to help guiding de­ velop ’ within the Association, and_fQr.m_.the_policies of the Association.” Present at the opening cere­


North West region is Cumber­ land. Westmorland, Lancashire, Cheshire and the Isle of Man, with a total Guide membership of 91,000.. Miss Cozens-Hardy said that


The area covered by the


communicate with: Preston for all their needs, including the ordering of equipment and the issuing of warrants. This will considerably lighten the load of the London headquarters, as well as saving a lot of time.’ she said. The regional headquarters


“Ciitheroc Guides. will now Miss-Jenny -Waite., district


Third man charged


Mr. J. Lumiey. and Mr. W. D. Greenwood appeared for the prosecution.


GRASS


MOWING WADDINGTON Parish Coun­ cil lias decided to have the grass alongside the village stream mown five times during tlie summer, and the recreation ground mown twice. The police are to be asked


to give special attention to the growing number of people parking cars in the street with­ out lights during the hours of darkness.


tween October and April lie conspired with Sean Anthony McKenna and Malachi Mc­ Kenna, also of Walsall, to com­ mit burglary at large country houses and mansions in Lanca­ shire. Yorkshire. Cheshire. Warwickshire, and Worcester. Lawrie was represented by


A THIRD man has been char­ ged yith burglary at Downham Hall last November and steal­ ing goods worth £378.80. John Robert Lawrie (39), of Wed- nesbury Road. Walsall, was re­ manded oil bail for three weeks when he appeared at Clitheroe magistrates’ court, yesterday. Lawrie is charged that be­


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4 DERR will HURST GREEN WIN THE AITKEN SHIELD Institute quit valley


6 for 18 in 7.6 overs. Warren was top scorer of the match with 15 for Lucas.


at- Reedley on Sunday, Lucas 2nd staved : off Barrowford’s challenge with «n!y three runs to spare. - , J.ucas’ Quinn finished with


batsman! Holden, proved to be Social Club’s face-saver — the last five wickets fell for only two runs.


. took four, .wickets with consecu­ tive bails and finished with five for 14. Social Club's Niven claimed six for 21.


Rawsthorne 0, R. Thompson 4, Woodworth 4. Nestor 0. D. Thompson 6, Niven 2. Aspin- wall 0, Smith not out 0, Barnes 0, Choyce 0. Extras 1. Total 45.


Britcliffc 2, Holden 0, Robinson 1. j Hoigate 1, Mercer 2, Harri­ son 0, Nuttall not out 8, Bibby 1,'Ainscough 9, Speak 0. Extras 6.; Total 44.


Brockhall: Grunshaw 14,


14—5—21—6; Woodworth 13.6 —6—17—4. ■. _


6—3—13—1; Bibby 11.5—4— 14—5: Holgate 6—2—17—4.


Langho Colony 69-5, Waddington 66


a second division side, could not get on top of first divi­ sion Langho Colony’s open­ ing bowlers.


.In this match. Waddington.


A. Rigby-0,'- B. Jones' 4. J. Trotter 14, T. Davies 2, K. Tay­ lor 10. -B.: Williams 9, B. Ed­ wards 8, R. Stewart 3, K. Win- kley 9, A. Hilton not out 0. Extras 5. Total 66. . Langho Colony: P. - O’Don­


;:A good opening stand be-' tween P, O'Connell and V. Gallagher which put on 49' saw Langho on the way to a five-wicket victory. Waddingtou: N.! Robinson 2,;


;Brockhal! bowling: Ascough


Social Club- bowling: Niven ■


Social Club: Holden 28,


the innings with a 14 but the rest of the batting lacked stabi­ lity and the last wicket fell one run behind Clitheroe’s total. Michael Bibby, of Brockhall,


Brockhall's Grunshaw began


Brockhall 44, Clitheroe SC 45 Brockhall must c o n s i d e r themselves the unluckiest team of the week. After restricting Clitheroc Social Club to 45 runs, they failed to win by just two. The 28. scored by opening


Lucas 2nd 49, Barronford 46. After being alt out for 49,


F. Steele not out 1. Extras 7. Total (5 wkts) 69.


ton 5—1—17—0: A. Rigby 5— 1—11—0; K. Winkley 5—0— 17—0; J. Trotter 5—0—7—2; T. Davies 4—2—9—3.


Lower Darwen 200-8 dec, Read 2nd 111-7


Skinner 18. B. Smith 20, P. Grainger 17, J. Pollard 1; D. Marshall 1, D. Wymer not out 14. N. Snape 22, A. BI easel ale not out 0. Extras 2. Total (7 wkts.) 111.


dec. (E. J. Aspin not out 80). READ 2nd: W. Monk 16, F.


8—0—34—2; F. Skinner 2—0 —18—0; N. Snape 18—1—79 —5: A. Bleasdale 10—1—58— 1; B. Smith 1—0—4—0.


Read bowling: D. Lawson


Blackburn Deaf 28—2, Lucas 2nd 27.


made Blackburn Deafs task a simple one, and they won by eight wickets.


double figures for the home side. Upton’s six wickets cost only 25 runs, in seven overs,


total of 54, at Burnley on Saturday. Only Grindiey (22) reached


Allen,' 22 not out, ‘assured the visitors of success.. Belvedere 54. ..


and Sunter took the other four for 27. ■ Hamer, who hit 18, and


Allen not out 22. Clough not out 5. Extras 4, Total (4 wkts):


Atkinson’s: Hamer 18. John- 0,. .Pearson 5, Seedal] 1,


nell 22. V; : Gallagher-30. ' R. Pickup 1. N. Barton 0. C. Col­ lier not out 7, F. Duckworth 0,


Atkinson’s bowling: Upton • 7—1—25—6; Suntcr 7—1—27


their first season in the Ribbie Valley League, had no diffi- • culty in passing Belvedere’s


Belvedere 54, Atkinson’s 55—4. Atkinson’s of- Clitheroe, in


could only muster a total of 27. with a top score of II coming from J. Barker. D. Walmslcy took five for 12. - An unbeaten 18 by K. Bridge


of the Ribbie Valley League (they have withdrawn because of financial difficulties) with an easy win over Lucas 2nd. Lucas with only ten players,


Blackburn Deaf bowed out RIBBfl


against the league champions. Read showed a fighting spirit to gain a valuable point. Neil Snape followed five for 79 with a merry 22. LOWER DARWEN 200-S


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7—1—21—3; J. Smith 6—1— 13—2; N. Barton 6—1—15—3; F. Duckworth 5.6—2—12—2. Waddington bowling: A Hil­


Langho bowling: J. Walsh


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member of a cycling club, you enter in the name of your school." The North D.C. heat, promoted again by Ribbic Val­ ley C.R.C. on the Longridge course, is on Saturday. June 5th. 1 will be only too pleased to


It is not necessary to be a


Brock next Sunday and five Nortli Lancs. Clarion riders are entered. On scratch, and off No. 120.


and provided the weather al­ lows, everyone is confident that Engers will get bonus points. . Snapping at his heels will'be riders of the calibre of M. John­ son, of Rockingham C.C., J. Burnham, of the same club, and A. Greaser and V. Smith of Hull Thursday. Terry Waring of North Lancs


so that local riders wishing to join the club to see the end of the event should be leaving Clitheroe by 8-30 a.m. “SPRITE”


R.C. and G. McGann of Bolton Clarion are both expected to get a high placing. ,; The event starts at 8,-01 a.m.


is the controversial Aid Engcrs, the National Champion, the competition record holder at 51 minutes and the fastest 25 miler this season. The course record is 55—11


' FANCY BEING


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all the patients, and later in the week for the general pub­


lic.


: 8 p.m. on May 24th, and audi­ tions will take place two weeks


producer of the pantomime have setrehed- hard to find a good script, but they feel sat­ isfied that the one they have chosen will prove a huge suc­


later, on June -8th The drama committee and


“Aladdin” are only just getting underway the society, is al­ ready planning- another musical for 1972, to be followed by a play.


to make “Aladdin” a worthy successor to “Carousel”, and invites friends of Calderstones to come along to the meetings to audition for the many good parts available. Although preparations for


cess. The dramatic society hopes


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is required! Include prJ calculation i statistics, duties woul|


Hours: 9-0l| Transport


Apply to:


A reading will be held in the hospital visiting room at


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sented in early November at the Hospital Theatre, first for


PREPARATIONS to audition for the: pantomime “Aladdin’, are at present keeping mem­ bers1 of Caldcrstones Amateur Dramatic Society busy. The pantomime is to be pre­


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