Clitheroe AdvertiserandJTlmea AugustSDrfflt?3. ONE becomes tired oE read KINDNESS OF PEOPLE


ing about vandalism and hooliganism, generally con­


cerning the activities of a noisy minority, it fc there­ fore refreshing to be able to


ling to the Clithcroo Hospital, visiting my wife, who, thanks to good nursing and treatment, is now home again but still attending the hospital as an out-patient, I am left with


write about tiie kindness of people. „ After many months travel­


some deep feelings of gratitude. To: the hospital staff, whose


dedication is beyond doubt; >:thc new found friends and neigh­ bours whose help and thought­ fulness lias been most hearten­ ing; to those smart, efficient and ever cheerful ambulance men and last, but by no means


W. NAYLOR, Victoria Terrace, Billington.


map


of little help to the public


swimming baths and fail to men­ tion that they are still under construction?


the town’s buildings, it deserves none. Why direct visitors to the


Why identify only certain


IN view of the desire to encour­ age visitors to Clitheroe, I


would like as a regular periodic visitor to your town, to offer comment on what appears to be gross indifference to amenities and the lowering of standards in what is classed as a residen­ tial area. I refer to the Castle View and Kirkmoor Road dis­ trict


district has become comparable to areas noted for noise in and around London.


During the past five years this


, As a half-hearted attempt to justify advertising in the main street, it takes all the prizes. As an accurate representation of


P ly in g permission is given for a town map in the market place, then surely it should be used to promote the historic and noteworthy features of Clitheroe.


ignore the fact that it is closed to passengers?


churches, leaving others anony­ mous?


Why mark the hospital, with­


noise began at about five in the morning, when the heavy lorries, road rollers, excavators, and other vehicles made further sleep for both young and old impos­ sible. This state of affairs has been largely brought about, as far as I can ascertain, by the total lack of consideration and planning in opening up this area to such transport, and at the same time closing the exit from the area at the gas works. It seems obvious that this has not only destroyed the local


On a recent visit the excessive


tended to help. Possibly the advertisers. Hardly the general public.


PAM. INDIFFERENCE TO AMENITIES


amenities, but has also lowered the overall standards, added to which when one witnesses, as I did, heavy articulated lorries reversing some 150 yards after making a delivery of goods to a depot in this same area—one in which there are a considerable number of children playing, and also where there are old people’s dwellings — is surely a danger that cannot be tolerated. B. GASCOIGNE, 16 Austins Lane, Tckcnhani, Middlesex.


THE government repeatedly calls for reduction in costs as do other bodies, local and national. And we arc told that


Painting job that goes on and on Many months ago when pas­


labour and wages are the great­ est contributing factors in rais­ ing cost.


pays for what I have long con­ sidered to be an outstanding ex­ ample of wastage of public money.


Therefore, I wonder, who


sing from Whitewell to Dunsop Bridge I noticed three men standing on one of tile pipe lines crossing the River Hoddcr. At first I thought they were


up to some mischief. I watched at a distance and found they were, at intervals, engaged in painting the pipe which at a rough estimate is about 40 yards long. Progress was unbearably slow. Passing the spot on numerous occasions over the


out explaining that it is not equipped to deal with casualties? Why show the station, and


Exactly who is this map in­


Tourism ideas are


sound


past few months I have again halted and found the scene very relaxing. The tempo you sec actually lulls one to sleep. Again I watched a few days


the leisure requirements of the visitor “whether from Black­ burn or Cincinatti,” both at the dining table and bar, and out in the great wide open spaces of rural England. I hope that our ancient


experience and drive of private enterprise on the one hand and the authority and power of local governing bodies on the others is indeed advisable to bring such plans as Mr. Perry suggests to satisfactory fruition. Tourism means catering for


ago and still the pipe remains unfinished so, with the ratepay­ ers’ interest at heart, I wonder if someone in authority could make available the actual labour hours and wages this small task has entailed. No wonder the water rate goes up. OBSERVER.


FORMER INN SIGNS MUCH PREFERRED


IN our village there are five pubs. Outside one of these, close to the northern bound­ ary, there is a splendid pic­ ture of the king of birds— a magnificent eagle. Whe­ ther this artist’s reproduc­ tion is ornithologically cor­ rect or scientifically accurate is immaterial; it is a delight


centre of the village — two of them have the drab representa­ tion of a tankard (not even a f._ming tankard which might be more colourful and inviting) above their doors, the other two a rampant heraldic lion, and these two signs are exhibited and dupicatcd outside a thousand


to gaze upon. The other four arc in the


inns and hotels up and down the county. Now I ask you, what more


inappropriate sign could you possibly have over an establish­ ment bearing the name of ‘The Dog’ than a lion? (Unless it were a cat!). Equally, in what way can a drab tankard hope to


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convey the grace of the white and stately Swan? What chances some people


are missing. A greyhound, a re­ triever or even the shaggiest mongrel would be far more sig­ nificant over the one, a sylvan riverside scene with a swan sail­ ing elegantly on the placid waters above the other.


FAILED


and the Whalley Arms — they too have failed to take advant­ age of their illustrious names. Both could proudly display res­ plendent coats of arms — the De Lacy could commemorate the glories and feats in battle of the illustrious Norman family whose title it has adopted, but no—once again we see the un­ inspiring tankard and the stilted, stylised lion. Even this king of the jungle must now be getting more than a little bored with the inaccurate reproductions of his physique and physiognomy which are distributed, almost ad lib. across the countryside. How much more interesting


Then there are the De Lacy


and colourful the centre of our village — the ancient Town’s Gate—would be if the breweries responsible for these, quite ex­ cellent I am sure, establishments would only use their imagina­ tions and offer artists the oppor­ tunity to run riot on these tra­ ditional signs.


Whalley picnic site


meeting


LANCASHIRE County Coun­ cil’s plans for a £12,257 picnic site in Spring Wood, Whalley, will be explained to the vil­ lagers at-a public meeting next Thursday. The meeting has been


arranged in conjunction with the Parish Council who a few weeks ago welcomed a county proposal that a member of the planning department should explain exactly what was involved in the scheme. Parallel with the meeting,


the root of it. It is far cheaper to order inn signs by the gross and have them produced in plastics or fibreglass, each with the same uninspiring picture, than it would be to commission individual, artistic signs for each hostelry. But what a pity. Not only Whalley, but the


Economics, of course, are at


whole of the county is the poorer for the passing of these items which once added charm and colour to every village and township and gave an individual personality to every inn and tavern. It was not always so — old


acumen of private enterprise (as distinct from profit hunting mercenaries) must combine in development on totally accept­ able lines. The enthusiasm, imagination,


ties must combine to protect the outstanding natural beauty of the environment of the twin val­ leys against the ravages of the despoilers and vandals and the “uncivilised” visitors. The enthusiasm and business


interesting and enlightening and it is for our local authorities to take full note of his sound sug­ gestions and decidedly helpful points. Residents and local authori­


I WAS much impressed by the thoughtful article on tourism by Mr. Anthony Perry, in last week’s Advertiser and Times. His comments were, indeed,


Miss Eileen Joan Graham,


youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Graham, of Cock- erill Terrace, Barrow, was mar­ ried at the English Marlyrs Church, Whaliey, on Saturday, to Mr. Brian Wilcock, the youngest son • of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wilcoek, of Temple Street, Nelson. The bride, who was given


away by her father, wore a full- skirted dress of French Lycra with a ruffle of the same material on the hem and sleeves, and a full-length veil edged with lace, held in place with a flowered headdress. She carried a bouquet of gold roses and stephanotis.


Elizabeth Hodge were matrons of honour, and they wore full- length Empire-line dresses of lemon satin with bodices of white guipure lace.


Mrs. Mary Judge and Mrs.


borough and neighbouring rural councils will take heed of Mr. Perry’s suggestions—so long, of course, as they have the autho­ rity. HAROLD R. BROUGHTON, 78 Pimlico Road.


in their hair, and carried Vic­ torian posies of mixed gold and yellow roses and bridal gladioli.


They both wore white flowers


bridegroom’s brother, was best man. The bride's uncle, Mr. J. Ormerod, and Mr. P. Witham were groomsmen, and Mr. S. Judge and Mr. F. Windsor were


Mr. Trevor Wilcock, the - - \ . WHITE — BROOKS , $ 0 $ m v * • « W& ,' W ill Mr. Roger Holt, an old boy


up the hill. Judge Walmeslcy still stands on a pedestal outside the premises that bear his name. A good deal of the paint has gone trom his pointed nose, his once rubicund complexion is" now inclined to be anaemic, and the ravages of wind and rain have given his judicial cap a somewhat antiquated look as he surveys the valley with his fad­ ing, jaundiced eye. But he's still there and, in


first devised to guide an unedu­ cated generation to the hostelry of their choice, but now that the bulk of the population is slightly more literate is that a real justi' fication for robbing our streets of these fascinating relics of the England that used to be? Three or four hundred yards


consequence, Billington is ‘one up’ on us. Long may the vener­ able Judge flourish and conduct his court.


J.F.


Meetings resumed


THE monthly meetings of the Clitheroe and district branch of the Lancashire Ladies’ social s e c t i o n of the National Farmers’ Union resumed on Monday.


. Whalley C.E. School. V -•* — m—— m


donated £2 to the town’s swim­ ming bath appeal fund. Jackie and Christine Brown, Carol and Graham . Bradley, and Steven Fairburn, all of Windsor Avenue, raised the money, by holding a jumble sale.


Five Clitberoo children have


there will be an exhibition illus­ trating the Spring Wood pro­ posals and those .for. other areas in Ribblesdale. The meeting will be held in


dance, and after business had been dealt with, Mrs. R. Col- lingc, the president, introduced the speaker. Mr. F. Riding, of Wilpshirc, gave a talk on pain­ tings and poetry. Ho read many of the poems he had written and there was' much laughter from members over his two Lancashire dialect poems, “The owd frying pon” and “The secondhand shop”.


There was a large atten­


which interpreted his impres­ sions very effectively. ,Mr. Riding was thanked by Mrs. P. Blezard.


He also;: showed pictures


H. Wilkinson gave members a resume of her year in office, and thanked them. for _ their present to mark the occasion.


Past county president Mrs.


given, by Mrs, J. Gornall .was won by Mrs. Bailey.


The competition for a prize HOLMES-SHARPLES


only daughter of Mr. Bernard Sharpies, of Somerset Avenue, Clithcroe, and the late Mrs. H. Sharpies, was married on Satur­ day at S. Mary’s Parish Church, Clitheroe, to Mr. Duncan Holmes, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Holmes, of Avenue Parade, Accrington.


Miss Helena Mary Sharpies,


away by her father, wore a long white polka dot Terylene dress, edged with plaiting, and a long veil trimmed with satin ribbon and flowers, falling from a satin headband. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and bridal gladioli.


Olga Redmayne, and Mrs. Linda Rogers were matrons of honour, and Miss Patricia Smethurst was bridesmaid.


The bridegroom’s sister, Mrs.


of mauve figured Terylene lawn, with purple velvet sashes, and


All three wore long dresses The bride, who • was given white Swiss crinoline hats.


They carried pomanders of white carnations. Mr. Philip Banks,was best


man, and Mr. David R. Sharpies and Mr. Michael Rcd- maync were groomsmen. Mr. Harry and Mr. James Cauncc were ushers. The ceremony was per­


paintings of the village show a very different picture, cacii of our pubs with its own charac­ teristic sign and, perhaps the pride of them all, a succulent ‘Shoulder o’ Mutton’ where the De Lacy now stands. .We know that inn signs were


of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn and only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Holt of the Grove, Whalley, was mar­ ried to Miss Gillian S. Guy, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Guy of Ballard Close, New Milton, Hampshire, at St. Peter’s Church, Ashley. The bride given away by her


father, wo re a full-length Empire-line dress in white crepe with lace bodice and sleeves and a full-length em­ broidered veil held in position by a floral headdress. She carried a bouquet of yel­


w ’ 7 ' % "if?**? A'\-


Brooks, only daughter of Mr. C. O. Brooks, of "Pendene”, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, and the lato Mrs. Ellen Hartley Brooks, was married to Mr. John Paul White, the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. White, of “Robin Hill", Beckfoot, near Silloth, Cumberland, at Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday. Given away by her father,


Mis s Patricia Margaret


thered carnations, and chinche- rinchecs.


bridegroom’s brother, was best man, and Mr. Mike Turner was groomsman. Mr. Ian Carus, the bride’s cousin, and Mr. William Hull were ushers. The ceremony was performed


Mr. Andrew White, the


the bride wore a full-length Empire-line white dress of voile over satin, with a lace bodice and a short train. Her full- length veil was held in place by a headdress of white flowers and pearls and she carried a bouquet of pink roses, stephan­ otis and iily-of-the-vallcy.


bridesmaid, and Mrs. Helen Turner, the bride’s cousin, was matron of honour. Both wore full-length Empire-


Miss Dorothy Curren was HOLT — GUY


Hunt, of Nonvich, and the usher, Mr. Howard Williams, both college friends of the bridegroom. The organist was Miss White-


head. the Rev. H. F. Hamilton officiated.


low roses, white carnations and lily-of-thc-valley and was atten- ied by her sister, Miss Frances E. Guy wearing an Empire­ line dress of flowered turquoise and white cotton lawn and


couple left for a honeymoon in North Wales. The bride and groom, who


After a reception at the Marine, Barton-on-Sca, th e


are both teachers of modern languages at Ipswich schools will live at St. Edmunds Road, Ipswich. Picture: N. H. Gossip, New


Milton, Hants.


white picture hat trimmed with matching material. She carried yellow roses and white carna­ tions. Both dresses were made by the bridesmaid. The best man was Mr. Barrie


line dresses of flowered voile over blue, with matching head- bands, and carried bouquets of pink roses, bridal gladioli, fea­


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by Father V. Hamilton, and Mrs. Pauline Scott was organist. After a reception at the


ushers. The ceremony was performed


Spread Eagle Hotel, Barrow, the bride, who is a presser at Trutex Ltd., and the bridegroom, an aero-cnginccr at Rolls-Royce,


Barnoldswick, left for a honey­ moon in the Lake District, The bride’s travelling outfit consisted of a pink and white check dress and coat, with navy accessories.


vern Road, Nelson. Photo: Mrs. A. Stretch,


Chatburn. The couple will live in Mal­


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by the Rev. N. Walton, and Mr. A. Lingard was organist. A reception was held at the


the bride, who is a former head girl of Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School, has an honours degree in French studies at the same university. She is now studying at Manchester for a Certificate of Education. Picture: Pye's, Clitheroc.


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AN 18-ycar-oid Whalley motorist was disqualified for 1 2 inonths by Clitheroe magistrates when he admitted driving with 54 milli­


grams of alcohol in his blood above-the prescribed limit. Andrew. Charles Nicholls, of


Caldcr Vale, was fined £25, plus £6 costs, and had his licence endorsed. : Insp- T.'-J. Sumner, prosecut­


ing- said that Nicholls was seen by two' police officers at 3-25 a-m- to : drive from a car park in Peel Street, and across the pavement towards Whalley. . They followed, and saw that


Parked lorry on pavement


showed .Nicholls to have 134 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, the legal . limit being 80 milligrams.


the defendant s car was veering wildly-The policemen stopped him- and asked-him to take. a breath, test, which proved posi­ tive. . A blood test, taken later,


PEDESTRIANS had to walk in the roadway, to . get past an articulated lorry parked .on the footpath ’ outside ’ ; Whalley police station, PC.. Bernard Altham told Clitheroe magis-


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THE wedding took place at St. Leonard’s Church, Downham, on Saturday, of Miss Wendy Buckle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Buckle. Heckiln Farm, Downham, and Mr. Alan Sharp, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sharp, Lower Spen Farm, Fence, near Burn­ ley.


tex Ltd., Grindleton, and the groom a motor mechanic with Park Engineering, Nelson. .


the bride wore a gown of white taffeta with a lace bodice and sleeves, and a train. She had a white petalled hat and a bouquet of red roses and white stephanotis.


Given away by her father,


Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, the couple left for a honey­ moon in the Lake District.The bride, who is a teacher at Daisyfield Primary School, Blackburn, and the bridegroom, an electronic technician at Mul- lard Ltd., Blackburn,, will live in Manitoba Close. Lammack, Blackburn.


formed by the Rev. J. c. Hud­ son, and Miss Linda Thompson was organist. As the bridal party left the church, a wedding peal was rung by the parish church bellringers. After a reception at the


Picture: Pycs, Clitheroe. ,


ela Ann Taylor, bridegroom’s cousin, and Miss Heather Buckle, bride’s sister. They were attired in full-length dresses of cerise chiffon trim­ med with white lace. They had white rose headdresses and car­ ried white carnations.


Mr. Kenneth, Sharp, bride­ groom’s brothers, were best man and groomsman respectively.


Mr. Richard Eric Sharp and


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Downham Village Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Sharp later leaving for a~ honeymoon in ' Wales. They will live is Bedford Street, Barrowford. Picture: Mrs. A. Stretch,


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