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Fncntcs who, with his friend,


TWO Mexican visitors to Clitheroe have actually been hoping for snow while we have all been revelling in the recent beautiful September sunshine! Nineteen-year-old V i c t o r


21-year-old Hector Navarrcttc on his first visit to England, has never seen snow and Hec­ tor has only seen it once before —on a trip to the United States. The boys are staying at the


home of Mrs. Elaine Marsden and her husband, Bart, in Chatburn Road. Th.y are ea route from their homes in Mexico City to Oxford Uni­ versity, where they will study English for three months. In fact they found their way


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learn. If enough people in the Clithcroe area are interested,


PC George Penlington hopes to start a class.


He organised a similar class


' competition and her prize was a visit to the Olympics with her husband. While there, they met Hec­


to Clitheroe via the Mexico Olympics! In 1968, Mrs. Mars­ den, who is a teacher in Blackburn, won a national


i it was decided that the boys were to attend University here, it was arranged that they should visit the Marsdeus.


tor’s father and they have corresponded since then. When


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eroe very much and find us all very friendly. However, they find our beer weaker than that


Hector and Victor like Clith­


Marsden is teaching and Mr. Marsden is working at Ribblesdale Cement Ltd., a next - door - neighbour, Mrs. Winnie Knight, has also been showing the boys round the town. In the evening Mrs. Knight’s


around the town is beautiful and amazingly green and Mr. and Mrs. Marsden have taken them on tours of the local villages and beauty spots. During the day, while Mrs.


daughter and her boyfriend have taken them to a variety of places including a disco­ theque in Burnley. Double-deck buses took


trip to Blackburn sitting up­ stairs on one of the vehicles. Although they will be in


some getting used to but tho boys thoroughly enjoyed a


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HOW many times have you watched professional wrestlers like Mick McManus, and wondered what it would be like to have a go? Well, now’s your chance to


miles from home, Victor and Hector have created a bit of Mexico in Mrs. Marsden’s home. Once or twice they have cooked the evening meal for Mrs. Marsden, “They have made some delicious meals,” she said. And their verdict on Eng-


jumbo jet—along with 350 other people. They thought it was just like a large restaurant! Despite being thousands of


Oxford for only three months, it will be some time before they return to Mexico because they are hoping to visit France, Italy or Germany once their studies are over. They travelled to London by


in Mexico and of course they find tequila—a popular drink back home—impossible to buy in our pubs. They think the countryside


a couple of years ago, which was a great success, 40 people turning up on the first night. PC Penlington was one of half a dozen responsible for the wrestling show at the recent Castle fete. Afterwards he was approached and the suggestion of reviving classes was made So far, he has undertaken


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the job single-handed, 'though he would naturally appreciate experienced help. The classes would be open to anyone, of any age. Novices would be


more than welcome. The style of wrestling which


PC Penlington intends to demonstrate is not the type seen on television, which is ‘free style’, but ‘Cumberland and Westmorland’ wrestling, as shown at the fete. PC Penlington. 39, is on the


pool, and has an impressive string of successes from wrest­ ling competitions.


committee of St. Michael’s Wrestling Academy at Black­


was . runner-up in the light­ weight class of the British Open Championship. He won the Northern Counties title in 1961 and was runner-up in 1962 and 1969.


ship came his way in 1962, and he was second in this competition in 1961 and 1963. Besides all this, he h a s also taken part in police champion­ ships, though as a middle­ weight.


classes may contact PC Pen- A X U U l lington at Clitheroe police station or his home, 4 Bleas- dale Avenue, telephone 4547.


Anyone interested in joining _ _ Germany First


appearance FOR 14-year-old Christine Morris, of Kemple View, Clith­ eroe, the coming drama festival is another step towards a career on the stage because she is taking one of the major parts


appearance in a play. Last Christmas, she took the lead in Pinnochio, staged by Mrs. Greta Wilkinson with a cast of children. Ohristine, who attends Clith­


eroe Grammar School for Girls, intends to make acting her career.


has already been made into a film starring Haylcy Mills in the role to be taken by Chris­ tine in the drama festival. This will be Christine’s first


in The Chalk Garden, which is being presented in the festi­ val by the Clitheroe Players. The play, by Enid Bagnold,


WHALLEY cattle breeding centre and Gisburn Auction Mart are two of the places being visited by students from a German polytechnic.


guests of HND students in pro­ duction engineering at Accring­ ton College of Further Educa­ tion. They come from Wurzburg/Schweinfurt a n d some arc guests of Clitheroe students. Their three-week visit began with pony-trekking in the Lake District and is being followed with industrial visits and trips to Malham and Blackpool.


These young people are


Stone wheel


A FIRM of monumental masons which has done much work in Clitheroe, W. Rock and Co., of Great Harwood,


in the sport about 17 years ago, at the YMCA in Man­ chester. “When I joined the police at Clitheroe in 1960,” he said, “I met PC Eric Tim­ mins, who taught me ‘W and C’ wrestling.” In 1962, 1963 and 1970, he


He first began to participate


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that have entered tour _ the country appearing in Festivals and frequently carry off the trophies.


producing The Chalk Garden, expects the drama festival to provide some very keen com­ petition this year. Several of the drama groups


CLITHEROE’S Mexican visitors Victor (left) and Hector, with their hostess Mrs. Marsden Mrs. Wilkinson, who will be


has won first prize in the annual exhibition held by the Association of Master Masons.


eroe Players will also be in the cast. She is Ann Coleman, a teacher at Ribblesdale County Secondary School.


The Lancashire Champion­


_ The Chalk Garden first opened in America with Gladys Cooper and Siobhann McKenna taking part. It has recently opened again in London starring Gladys Cooper and Joan Greenwood.


perienced local actors and ac­ tresses will be appearing in The Chalk Garden. They include: May Barton, Sheila Cottam, Roland Hailwood, Norman Hornby, Muriel Duckett, of Whalley and Peri Chatburn. A new member of the Clith­


Several well known and ex­


the firm had entered the ex­ hibition and their entry was a reproduction of, the Rotary Club’s emblem—a wheel—in stone. The exhibit’s size was lft 6in by 1ft 3in and it took two men about 60 hours’ work to complete i t


It was the first time that


first prize, but also a third prize, this time in the section for lettering panels. Usually the exhibition is held


The firm not only won a


in the south, but this year, it took place at Ohester.


Prize catch


A CHARGE nurse at Calder- stones Hospital Whalley, Mr. Fred Green, a member of the hospital sea angling club re­ turned from the Isle of Man Sea Angling Festival proudly bringing with him the George Maxwell Rose Bowl for the heaviest individual catch of the week. He won it by landing a prime


pollack which weighed in at 121bs. 134ozs. He also gained two seconds in two of the single­ day events.


been invited to take part in next year’s sea angling festivals on the Island. It is hoped to enter a team in the June festival and for the members to take their wives along.


Members of the club have A big


occasion BLACKBURN SINFONIA will have the young British pianist Anthony Peebles as soloist in


the B e e t h o v e n “Emperor” Concerto when they give a con-


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STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF A PARTRIDGE


A FEW weeks ago I men­ tioned a rather strange event which occurred when out one day with a young orni­ thologist by Ribble. ■ The event was so unusual that I thought it worthy of a more lengthy discussion because, quite frankly such things happen once in a lifetime, or should I say—once in


every decade? I have had similar experiences


with other creatures and being unable to explain I wonder if anyone who might have had a


similar experience could put forward any theory as to the cause of this strange behaviour. Before relating earlier occur- rances of a similar nature let me begin with the strange story of the partridge.


edge of the field when suddenly my companion, pointing to an object in the long grass adja­ cent to the wire fence, jolted to a halt. Just at our feet almost covered by grass rested a brown figure which at first glance we thought to be the wing of a cur­ lew. But somehow by its shape and position the impression was not of a dead creature.


We were returning along the


stooped and by carefully putting his hand ■ through.the long grass touched "the '• Object Tt’s • alive’,


My friend, after a short time,


interested. I also had my doubts. Was it a dead bird? I carefully placed my hand on the object, it did not move. Obviously the thing was alive but, unable to see head or tail, it was impos­ sible to say what species. I then, ever so quietly, moved


my hand beneath the warm body. The bird'was not sitting on eggs. I lifted one wing then a leg. Still no reaction. 1 was amazed that this partridge should remain transfixed so it seemed throughout this ordeaL At no time did the bird , show any sign of fright or discomfort Since that peculiar experience


lar Instances over the past .20 years or :o. I recall many years ago passing along the road just beyond the school at the entrance to the-Trough. As. I drove at a very slow speed I noticed what at first


just over two months ago I have pondered and wondered and speculated in an effort to arrive at a reasonable conclu­ sion at such behaviour. Had the bird been sitting on eggs or been in any way injured then speculation would be unneces­ sary. But the partridge was per­ fectly normal as far as it was humanly possible to decide. All this tends to recall simi­


he said. Frankly I could not believe this possible but had to agree when he touched and par­ tially raised the wing. By this time I became more


after spending some time photo­ graphing a redstart near Swan- side beck, I returned to the main road via an old cart track lead­ ing to an out-barn, the time being about 10 a.m. with good sunshine. As we slowly went


to the side of the road near the hawthorn hedge and with may hand open the bird flew into the branches as if nothing had hap­ pened. I must add there was no sign of damage and the wren had certainly not been stunned by a passing car. Perhaps, as with the partridge someone can offer an explanation. If so, then I shall be most grateful. Return­ in’ once again to a more recent case. This one concerns a snipe. Just about 12 months ago,


pletely over the creature and so, to satisfy my curiosity, I stop­ ped and reversed to within a few feet of wbat turned out to be a wren. I opened the door and the bird sat • rigid as if stuffed. I was amazed particu­ larly so when, after leaving my vehicle, it made no effort to escape. In fact the bird showed no sign of fear. I took it in my hand and as it sat wide-eyed and unmoving I could think of no explanation. A few minutes later I moved


seemed to be a dead bird. Being in the centre of the road 1 had no difficulty in avoiding the body but just as I came near I realised the bird was alive. By this time I had past com­


the bird showed no sign of any movement. Hurriedly I took out the camera and cautiously moved closer to get a picture. The snipe remained sitting in the open as if we were miles away. It showed no sign of fear which, as everyone knows, is utterly foreign to the snipe. Usual when approached they shoot from the ground as if propelled from a gun. Here was an apparently healthy bird oblivious to the presence of humans. I then moved to within a few


asked if the bird was dead and when X assured him that the bird was neither dead, blind or asleep our amazement increased. It was only as I attempted to lay my hand on its back that it catapulted into the air to dis­ appear across the adjoining field. _ Whatever the true explana­


feet and need hardly say that by this time I began to think the entire situation h a d been arranged as a practical joke by some unseen joker. My companion at the rear


tion I cannot say. Someone may suggest they — the partridge,


wren and snipe were just hiding. This I suppose could be applied to the partridge, but not to the wren or snipe which were en­ tirely exposed. There is bound t j be an explanation. If you have any ideas or suggestions do not hesitate to enlighten. NATURALIST,


down the track my companion spotted a snipe about 30 paces just ahead. The bird sat in the centre of the road and through­ out wo were in full view. At 20 feet we halted and still


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ccrt in the Civic Hall on Sun­ day, December 5th.


prizewinner in the pianoforte competition instituted by the BBC earlier this year, which attracted a world-wide entry and was held at Lancaster Uni­


Mr. Peebles was the first


versity. The Clitheroe programme will


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also include the Karelia Suite (Sibelius) and Dvorak’s ““New World” symphony. The con­ ductor will be Nicholas Smith.


said the visit of Mr. Peebles and the Sinfonia would be a big occasion for Clitheroe: something well worthwhile.


council’s Recreation Committee C oud. James Barnes, chairman


At a meeting of the town


write the concert to the extent of £200, Coun. Robert Ains­ worth commented this sum was not unreasonable com­ pared with £300 for a pop group.


likely emergence of a much larger local authority in the area, consideration should be given to the appointment of an entertainments manager, even if only on a part-time basis.


a suggestion by Coun. Richard Turner, that, in view of the


When it was agreed to under­


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first time, Mr. of Rocburndaic,


At the officl


Mexican visitors ca wait for the snow


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PUBLIC opinic we all rememb do very well it of predicting Ih the 1970 Genet Yet my Labot and I, talking the count on ’ agreed that we have predicted with reasonabl locally and na the last week c


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such as these in approached my at; opinion on the C kct. A national rcl out as both Mr. H Wilson had set firmly against, and there arc formida For instance, w


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