' Clitheroe Advcrtlser and Tim^s, Hovmiber 2611071 f : s' n $ 22. YEARSTN ‘BACKWARD’ AREA! MACHINE


WON’T BE REPLACED


• THE, • gritting machine which Bowland; ; Rural. .Council • has


M Read


Whist At the weekly whist drive in


Read and Simonstone Conser­ vative Club the following were prizewinners: Mrs. A. Cunliffe,


Mrs. E. Braccwell, consolation, Mrs. J. Haworth and Mrs. M. Holdsworth (joint),-and Mrs.- E. Birtwistle. Special prize,' Mrs. J. Haworth.


Friendly Circle At the November meeting of


the Read Congregational Ladies’ Friendly Circle the speaker was Mrs. Farnworth of Higherford. The title of her talk was flowers in the home and her flower illustrations were both individual and beautiful. Mrs. Farnworth described an imaginery visit : to her .home and demonstrated with skill and charm, her ideas for flower arrangement. A very pleasant and happy evening was enjoyed by members and friends.


Coffee evening A successful cofTcc evening


' assisted by Miss Miller. Mrs. P. Harer, .with the help of Mrs. E.- Wignall, will arrange the social events and outings, and Miss . McVitie ' will be assisted by Miss Miller. _ Whalley WI now steps out into another year of fellowship and service.


Valleys was given by Mrs. Ainsworth, deputising for Mrs. C. Pape, who was: unable to . attend. .


A talk on life in the Welsh :


ley WI, Mrs. T. Pye was re­ elected president. Miss Freeman, who had been the auditor for seventeen years, was warmly thanked for her services. The winners of the year’s monthly competitions — Mrs. V. Giles, Mrs. D. Giles and Mrs. J. Bolton —were presented with tokens. The fashion show given by


Women’s Institute At the annual meeting of Saw-


and bring and buy sale was held on Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hargreaves, “Bentroyd”, George Lane. There were various stalls and compe­ titions and as a result of the effort, church and choir funds benefited by £61.


Knowle Green and Dutton


Contribution The visiting speaker at the


bring prizes and cakes for the whist and domino drive in aid of the children’s party. The hot pot supper made b y members w a s enjoyed by everyone. The new committee is Miss


annual meeting of the WI was Mrs. Doran, a voluntary county organiser. Her talk was entitled “A committee member! Who? Me?”. She said that every member had something to contribute to the Institute, and nobody should be afraid of being on the committee. The more one put into membership, th e more one would get out of it. Miss Greenall thanked Mrs. Doran for her enthusiastic talk. Members were asked t o


carol practices and the Christmas whist drive. The hostesses served fish and chips, biscuits and birth­ day cake. The competition — an arrangement of grasses— was won by Mrs. V. Giles, with Mrs. Bolton second and Mrs. D. Giles third. The social time was spent playing paper and, pencil games, organised by Mrs. D. Giles.


“Freda’s” had raised £23 for the Baths Appeal it was reported. Arrangements were made for


Hurst Green


Fur and feather Turkeys, geese,' chickens,


Which was held in the Memo­ rial Hall and raised £70 for church funds. The Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Knowles, thanked the villagers for their support and the donors of prizes and refreshments for their gener­ osity. He presented prizes to the following: Whist — Ladies: Mrs. D- Hargreaves, Mrs. C. Holden


good and there secretary’s re­ cord showed a very interest-


D. Latter (president). Mrs. M. Armer, Mrs. N. Ashworth, Mrs. J. Holden. Mrs. B. Hubner. Mrs. D. Walker, Mrs. M. Whallcy. Mrs. M. Stott, Mrs. A. Yates and Mrs. C. Yates. The treasurer’s report was


and Mrs. M. Holden;.Gents: Mr. Charnley, Mrs.'‘ B.'Tom­ linson and Mrs F. Harrison. Dominoes: . Mrs. F. Green- halgh, Mrs. Parker and Mr. Chadwick. Juniors: Ann Cross, Christopher Jacques and Susan Grcasley. Competition win­ ners: Miss McVittie, Mrs. F. Holden, Mrs, Slinger and Mr- F. Lawson.


Waddington


Play group The St. Helen’s Play Group,


ing year’s activities. Mrs. A. ecssfut time it was reported to Yates thanked everyone for a committee meeting at Wad- their help during her second dington Vicarage. The secretary, year as president, and read her Mrs. D. Aspin, reported that report of the autumn council everything • seemed to be going meeting in Lancaster.


Waddington. is having a suc- _ ____„ _


well, the attendance was good and children enjoyed being


W h a l l p V IB l ln l lw J


Busy year


dent, Mrs. V: Shearman, who on December 10th. All the chil­ is unwell, the annual meeting dren on the waiting list for of Whalley WI, m the Old places in the play group, plus Grammar School, was chaired all the small children attending by Mrs. M. Ashcroft.


In the absence of the presi-. the party in the Sunday School


filled her term of office, Mrs. gr0up itself, thus making a M. _ Ainsworth was elected party 0f about 50 children, plus president. Thanks for the ser- a ]arge number of mothers, and vices of Mrs. Shearman dur- invited guests, ing her presidency were ex- Mrs. Aspin will be respon- pressed by Mrs. M. Ashcroft, sjb]e for most of the arrange- and good wishes were sent to men(S and she and other mem- Mrs. Shearman for a speedy hers of the committee were return to health


As Mrs. Shearman had ful- the 24 children of the' play the clinic are invited to join


continuc as secretary, with the child. Mrs. M. Watts, the super­ assistance of Mrs. Day. She vjsor> was also, thanked for the gave a comprehensive report sferling work she continues t0


Mrs. A. Taylor agreed to the chairman, Mrs. C. F. Good- ■ thanked for all their work by


of the year’s work, and thanked all who had helped in any way, Mrs. F. Humphries was re-elected treasurer, and


do for the children. On safari


'


read an account of the: group’s finances, showing them to be highly favourable- Vice-presi-


V'V;'


will be Mrs. H. Horsfall and by Mrs. Mary. Boucher of a. Mrs. V.- Shearman.


dems for the forthcoming year; ar as et ° see colour slides taken holiday m Africa


.


future events, the first being a companions travelled to the talk at Whalley Abbey arran- plain of Serengcti, and then de- ged by the county, and given scended the , great crater of by a -isitor from the Solomon Ngorongoro, formed by an cx- Islands, and the second being tinct .volcano .two million years


The chairman gave notice, of From Nairobi she and her


January 6th, in the Old Gram- Mrs. Boucher; described.- in mar School


the group’s annual party on ago - - ■ • — ^ .....


meeting; the following secreta- sheer .walls.of ^the crater, and ries for the various groups ' then showed pictures.of the.wild were elected. Mrs. M. Ashcroft life which abounds th e re -


During a short committee Landrover down;the. practically graphic detail the journey m a Mrs.


Members o f ' the Mothers’ Union met at Waddington Vic-


tory state of finances. Arrangements were made for


missed. The treasurer, Mrs. Hutchings, reported a satisfac-


there so much they rarely


p o rk , whisky, sherry and chocolates,, were among the many prizes at the annual fur and feather whist and domino drive promoted by St. John’s Church, Hurst Green. Some 200. people attended the event


the chairmanship of Mrs. Day,


gorging upon the carcase, of a buffalo; Members found this account with its pictures most absorbing, and Mrs;;-Boucher was warmily thanked by. Mrs. Hart, on their behalf, for, giving such an interesting afternoon. ;


Social On Wednesday, the commit­


friends, to join them.. This year there will be a short whist and domino drive followed by sup­ per and then coloured slides of' local interest will be shown. The committee decided to


tee of St. Helen’s branch met at the vicarage to; arrange for the December; social, when members; invite husband? and


donate prizes, as usual, and Mrs. Cowgill offered to show the slides. Mrs. Goodchild, who was in the chair, reported on the latest news from the Mothers’ Union orphanage in Igi Enu, and the effort in aid of this to be arranged by the Bor­ land Deanery Mothers’ Union in April.


Hownham


Talk on wool Wool gathering was the


eroe Physiotherapy Centre and the Seths appeal fund should each receive £10. the proceeds of a whist and domino drive, held the previous week. Tea hostesses were Mrs. Veevers. Mrs. T. Wignall, Mrs. Walmsley, Mrs. Cap- stick and Miss A. Rawlinson.


Tosside


Murrey, of Butterfields, in the Institute on Saturday inclu­ ded one on Australia. Thanks to Mr. Murrey were expres­ sed by Mr. J. Wilson; Tea and biscuits were served, and a collection was taken for Insti­ tute funds.


Films A film show by Mr. T.


Women’s group A demonstration of the


and introduced Mrs. M. Par­ kinson as the new secretary. She will take over from Mrs. E. Altham, who has held office for five years, and who was- thanked for her work by Miss Barton. It was decided that Clith-


all the processes of working with wool gathered from the hedgerows and fields. She was thanked by Mrs. J. Walmsley. A competition for the best article made from two ounces of wool was won by Mrs. Stirrup. Miss E. M. Barton presided,


subject of a talk by Mrs. Storey, of Bashall Eaves, at the monthly WI meeting in the village ball. Mrs. • Storey went through


speaker and giving .:a ■ vote of. thanks” was - given ' by: .Miss , R. Prest, of. Blackburn, 1 a t ; the annual general meeting, of the -WI; in the village hall.


the talk were Miss - Jackson, Mrs. York; Mrs. M; Taylor and Mrs. Brown,, and. several questions were asked by other members.


children's party - on-December 11th, and the husbands and friends, night on December; 14th ; at 8 p.ni: '


It was decided to hold1 the . - •


petition for four mince pies, and Miss Munday and Mrs. Ireland won the social , time, prizes for making a dbiley. This was or­ ganised by Mrs. Leyland and Mrs. Thornber.


Bristol was • re-elected president. Two members resigned from the committee, Mrs. J. York after 20 years, and Miss Christian, the former treasurer. Thedr places were filled by Mrs. P. Bleazard and Mrs. R. Collinge.


Mrs. Pcrrings and Mrs. Don- aghy (vice-presidents); Mrs. Thistlethwaitc (secretary); Mrs. Ross (treasurer); Mrs. Slinger handicrafts); Mrs. Gomall (pro­ duce); Mrs. Dewhurst (enter­ tainment); Mrs. Perrings (Home and County).


thwaite, gave her report on the year's work, and Miss Christian her financial statement. Other officers elected were:


Mrs. Boot, Mrs. Nutter, Miss Yorke, Miss Munday. Miss Worsley-Taylor, Mrs. Bleazard and Mrs. R. Collinge.


The rest of the committee are Slaidburn


Young Farmers At a whist and domino drive


organised by Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club, there were 21 tables for whist in the village


hall, with Mr. E. Harrison as M-C. Prizes were won by— Ladies: Miss M. Rawsthome, Mrs. H. Townson, Mrs. Cross­ land, Mrs. T. Robinson. Gents: Mr. Dukes, Mr. N. Craven, Mr. Stansfield, Mrs. J. F. Rigby. Dominoes were played at


the Hark To Bounty Inn, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hey. There were also 21 tables and the MC was Mr. James Pinder. Winners were: Mrs. T. Newhouse, Mr. E. Pinder, Mr. J. Pinder, F- Baines, Mr. A. Briggs, Mrs. W. Pinder, Mr. Dowbiggin, Mr. Hatton. Prizes were presented by


uses of a well-known brand of chocolate w a s given to members'of Tosside and dis­ trict women’s group, who met for their monthly meeting in Tosside Institute. The speaker Mrs. O. Coates, of Carlton, was introduced by Mrs. M. Smalley, and thanks were ex­ pressed by Mrs. K. Mason.


Autumn fair Tea and biscuits were served


by the hostesses. Mrs. E. Robinson, Mrs. I. Schofield, Mrs. J. Close and Mrs. F. Taylor. Church members were in


Mrs. J. C. Kenyon, wife of thei president. She was introduced and thanked by Jim Townson, club chairman, who a l so thanked all contributors and helpers.


Open night On Monday evening mem-’


bers of the Young Farmers’ Club, with leaders, advisory members and friends, met in the village hall. The girls held an . open night, giving an


charge of the stalls at the annual autumn fair and sale of work, in the Institute on Saturday. Afternoon teas were served. Proceeds from the fair wil l go towards the church’s restoration fund.


Bolton-by-BowIand


For party funds Members of Bolton by .Bow-


land Conservative- Association had a most interesting even­ ing, when a film show and talk on “A Journey to the American West”, was given by Mrs. N. A. Waterworth. After the film show, staged


: for party funds.


in the village hall, a short address was given by Mr. D. H. G. Nelson, chairman of the Skipton Division; Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Waterworth were thanked by Mr. :P. Reed, and a buffet supper, was . served by members of the branch com­ mittee. The competition was won by Mr. E. R. Ayre, Mr. F. - Pickles was second, and Mrs. Merret, third. A total of £16 was raised


dicrafts, with Miss M.: McVitie mals feeding - upon their prey as secretary.


were gruesome,iincludmg.one: of


The arts group will be under six lionesses /.and,, twelve..cubs. ||||[|||11I|IIIIIIIII1III1IIIIIIIIIII11IIIIIIIIII1I


bblesdale Club


it Thursday’s meeting of iblesdalc Club, members nt most of the afternoon ying dominoes and chattjng. stesses were Mrs- Denbigh, s.-M. Frankland, Miss E. nkland and Mrs. Musgrove-


•tilers’ Union


tfter a short service, conduc: by the enrolling; member,


5 N. .Maddock,' the mems


s’ of Christ Church: branch the Mothers’ Union ; heard Vicar, the Rev. -N. Mad-


k, give the second talk on service- of Holy Commu­


nion.


’ Cowell, Hornby, and. Ridgway.; Following the meeting: the Committee met to .discuss future events—especially - plans


' for the New Year party. . Day of prayer -; The Chatbum Committee.:Of


• Christ Church. Similar -services will be held on' this day throughout the whole world-


Prayer met . in- the Vicarage - to make plans for the.l972,scrvicc —to -be held oniMarch .3rd.in


the Women’s'. World Day,: of


■thanks to. the Vicar, on; behalf • of all present. Supper hostesses were: Mesdamcs Atkinson,


■ Mrs. Atkinson gave a.vote of 1 c


Saying thanks . A talk on "Introducing the


Pendleton Chatburn


Film evening


' Christ Church (Chatbum) Cub Scouts held a film even-


. ing. All: the films, except one. were home-made and were most interesting. Mr. J. Riding, of Preston, . brought a selection of his own documentary films, including two- made :on Preston docks—one; about divers, and the other about , the ships in the docks. -


Pass” which was .concerned with the driving test and one entitled: “Musical;interlude”.


, There was- also a film, “I


all following the same theme of “All Joy be Yours.”


opportunity to all interested to come and join them in watch­ ing a . demonstration on royal cake icing by Mrs. G. Moor- house, of Paythome. Mrs. Moorhouse was assisted by Mrs. A. Redmayne. The introductions were per?


The secretary, Mrs. Thislle- At the business meeting,. Mrs. Mrs.'Dewhurst won the com­ ' :' . .


WHEN Mr.- Roland Over-.. end was appointed-to .Bow- land .Rural Council, he was told that he was “going to one of the back­ ward places.” Blit on arri­ val, be found .the area so different -that he stayed for 22 years, and on Monday he was presented with gifts to mark his retirement as public health inspector.


Langho


domino drive in St. Leonard’s School, Langho, was organ­ ised by the Ladies’ Commit­ tee.


Bring and buy The weekly whist and


Mr. S. Power, Mr. V,'Wood- end and Mr. A. . Altham. Ladies: Mrs. M. Meredith. Mrs. M. Carter and Mrs. E Woodcnd. Dominoes: Miss F. Crook,


W h is t Winners for whist—Gents:


and buy sale, at the home. of Mrs. E. Manley, Bonny Grass. T e rr ac e, Billington, was arranged by Mrs. E. Crowther and Mrs. E. Manley. Proceeds of £8.55 were in aid of the forthcoming Christmas fayre and special prizes were won by Mrs. A. Riddyhard and Mrs. E. Crowthcr.


Mrs. M. Ellis and Mrs. M. Simpson and special prizes wo-c won by Miss A. Forber. A coffee evening and bring


Hodder Valley


held a social - evening in Dun- sop Bridge village roo’m on Tuesday night.


Hod.der Valley Conservatives


pot supper was served, and the chairman, Col. L; King-Wilkin- son, thanked everyone. for coming.


During the evening, a hot


Pentecostal Clmrcli


A TEAM of young - people from the Preston. North Road Pentecostal Church conducted the evening service . at the Clitheroe Pentecostal .'Church, in Waterloo Road; on Sunday.


formed by Miss M. J. Watson, club leader, and thanks pro­ posed by Miss Caroline Rigby- Boys enjoyed _ an identifica­


^Winners were: Harvey Robin­ son and Jim Townson, Martin


tion of machinery p a r t ? arranged by Mr. Robin Jack- son, of Bolton-by-Bowland.


Waddington. and John Harri­ son. Jim .Townson made the in­


Wiswell


Christmas party Wiswell WI members were


Donnie Wallis, of Whalley, gave. the toast to the Institute. The new president, Mrs. Ida Thompson, responded. She was welcomed and presented with a gift from the committee by Mrs. T. Fenlon. Dancing and games followed


until midnight. Thanks were expressed to Mrs. M. Clegg for .organising the enjoyable evening.


Illllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Mr. G. Helm,' Chatburn,


accompanied by husbands and friends when they went -for Christmas dinner to the Black Bull, Rimington, recently. On behalf of the guests, Mr.


troductions and Robert Ken­ dall proposed thanks;


Finch; .whose'subject was .the need of . repentance. . During- the service; there were . testi-- monies by several young men who . .told how Jesus Christ saves and satisfies. They included one young man who : up to a month ago had been a gang leader and drug addict.-


The speaker .was Mr. C. • '


need' Jesus” were performed ] by a. girls’ . quartet.


Songs, one entitled “You


1 committee’s' proceedings Coun.-/ J. .'/Porter;, .chairman,.: presented; to.’ Mr. Overend. a VHF- port­ able radio.and a plaque bearing- ,tbe Council coat -of arms. ■ '; ■ Coun. Mrs. S. J. Dow said it


' During' . a 'short;'freak in ! the ' .worked in^a more pleasant dis-,


Was the only one of the 1949 • ■ staff'still;working for the coun-


strict”.; He- recalled that Mr. E. • Berry, 'engineer .and surveyor;,


would not be quite the' same j without Mr.; Overend, but she , wished' him .every success and happiness'. “ Mr. Overend; of Queensway,


Waddington: replied:-, ‘I have really enjoyed my work: in the district. I could not have'


•'.'eii:; ■ .. Since then a lot of houses had . gone up and a couple of vil­ lages had changed their char--


: acter. Mr. Overend was a little , disappointed that he would not. be able to see the Sawley and Rimington sewage works in . operation during his office, but


BOWLAND COUNCIL BEING PENALISED FOR KEEPING DOWN RENTS


IN being .obliged by the: Government-to raise rents in the Bowland area' by a fixed amount, Bowland Rural Council was being penalised for good housekeeping in the past.


pressed this view on Monday when the Council’s housing committee c o n s i d e r e d the


Coun. R.. Williamson ex­


Government White P a per , ‘Fair Deal for Housing’, and


agreed to increase, Bowland rents by 50p from- next April- The Clerk,: Mr. L. D. Tel­


ford,- said that the Council had always been very careful with regard to housing expenses. Coun. Williamson commen­ ted :•• “They ‘call -this- progress —you (could .say- we are going back\yards:” '-;'


these; assessments. All _ private houses would have their rents fixed, and people would be able to. apply for rent rebates. Housing repairs would go into


one housing Vaccount. Not only would 50p be


added on to the rent next year, but a further; increase would have to be implemented the succeeding year.


NO POWER


the- Council, would no longer have the power to fix rents. They would be i fixed -nation­ ally. . Moreover, the local authority would'have to deal with .rent rebates for. both council and private houses t without; knowing how many1 applications'. they were going , ’.to-get


rent for a three-bedroomed house, would, for example, be raised from £1.67 to £2.17, excluding rates and water charges. Mr- Telford 'emphasised that


.Under the new scheme, the


asked if old people’s houses, would, also Receive rent in- > creases. Mr. Telford ’ replied that they would, go up just the same. He added: "S o m e authorities feel that old people can' always get supplementary benefit if . they are really hard up-” ' ’


Coun. Mrs. S. J . ' Dow .'


RECORD POPPY DAY SUM IS RAISED AT CHATBURN


■ year. The ..chairman; Mr. J. W


.Wilson, read his report on


meeting, Mr. J.-Altham; appeal organiser, said that the total was £21 more than , their previous record, set up last


branch’s 34th annual general "


A TOTAL of £271—the highest amount 'ever—was raised hy the Chatbum and^■■district- branch of the Royal British Legion in their poppy day appeal. • Presenting'his report at, the ' :The , meeting - opened with


the exhortation ' and ' silent tribute by , the • president, Coun. H. Pearson, and prayers by the new branch padre, Rev. J. A. Goodhall, minister, of Chatbum Meth­ odist Church.


........................................


branch, activities, and the dent welcomed members and treasurer, Mr. H. Baron,' gave recalled the events of 1971— a satisfactory-financial report, golden jubilee year. ■ All . officials, and committee The officials arc:- President, members were re-elected, and


In his-address, the presi- ______ .... r . . . . .


there was one-new appoint­ .,


ment—;Mr. A. Green, as vice president.


Coun. H. Pearson; dents, Mr.


. Coun. J. G.


Horsfield- and Mr. A. Green; chairman, Mr.


- H. ■ • Robinson, Mr.


presented a film made by him­ self and Mrs. Helm; one of the Cub leaders, and this showed some of the Chatbum Cubs when they went to a . camp at Bowley.. Light, refreshments were served.


’ ; ;


Youth service ‘ ■The Vicar, the Rev. N. Mad-


dock, welcomed Mr. B. .Ling- ard and a group from Martin Top,. to the - Youth Service vin the . Parish Church. on Sunday. After an. opening hymn and prayer. Mr. Lingard was. invited to lead the service, an'd his" group gave readings and


poems, as .well .as-singing to


. the accompaniment • of - four guitars. ■ .


“Lord


which he-brought , very up-to- ing was a former Cnatburn date. After, a short -prayer the policeman, . r Sergeant^ Gordon choir brought- the service - to a


Father”; “The Family, of Man” and “Can it be- Troe?” -Then followed a talk by Mr. Lingard on:


--------. Choral-- pieces . included: of


“The ■ Prodigal ' " the . Dance?, “ Our ■ - - - - - f — * * *w i 1 ' f t i a / v 1 ,


- Son”— '" i i iw


close by ■ singing “Amazing Grace”.


the.. group were expressed ■ by the-Vicar. The next youth ser­ vice is on December 12th when


Thanks .to -Mr...Lingard-and


a group from Blackpool' will be' attending. ■


vxuc i speaker at •>.


Drinkwater; C. Wiseman,. H. Jolly, F. Jackson,..J., Olleren- shaw. R. Drage,. ,H. ^Hudson H. Procter and -A. Taylor. Guest


J.. •Altbam. - ;■ Committee:- Blundell,


appeal J., C a rme n ,


organiser, Messrs


. • C. J.


the meet- ..


. Ormshaw, who 'left the village ■ four years ago, on promotion, and" is ; now stationed with Ac c r i n g t o n - 'sub-division headquarters..‘His : subject was


Don't s.iop around—-y . the lot.- DC'1 LS. GAMES, MODELS, TRAIN ? TS, DOLLS PRAMS


• “The : Junior ‘ Liaison Asso­ ciation' Scheme’’, - :'a; way.- of ' dealing with 'the ■ prevention- - of juvenile/crime. '


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the' council would have to assess.,a. fair, rent for every property in the area; a com­ mittee w.ould ■


Mr? Telford . explained that ' . . . i'-?' subsequently test


Baths fund stands at £10,360


FIGURES issued by the Ribble Valley Baths Appeal Commit­


Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Pye, Mrs.. Benson;. Sawley £29.50


SS Michael & John (tea) £58 Grind. Meths. SS ...... £42 B. Dugdale & Son Ltd. £100 Miss H. N. Garnett ... £12 Mrs. B. Downing (home effort)


...................... £14


Staff and Children, Bren- nand Endowed School, . Slaidburn ............. £20


Appeal Fund social.com- mittee, dance .......... £156


Sawley WI .................. £23 Mrs. M. Clark and friends, Sawley ....... £12


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department will have their own presentation ceremony. for Mr. Overend today.


The staff in the public' health •


presents the plaque to Mr. Over- and watched by Mr. L. D. Tel­ ford, Clerk, to . the . Council; Coun; Mrs. Dow; Mr. Berry and Dr.- M. Hunter, Medical Officer of Health. -


In our picture, Coun. Porter Volunteers who took part in ;”■ ■ ■


•; . At : present, the ; machine, a 1963 model,‘ is out of action. M r .: E. ; Berry,' the ; Council’s enginecr'and surveyor, told the highways committee on Mon­ day. Repairs would cost in the region o f'£100, he said. ■ Mr. Berry assured members


> been using for'several years, is to.be s o l d .V -


sary to replace the machine, the committee agreed to put it up for sale,


that the department could man­ age- perfectly well without the gritting machine; at least until local government, reorganisa­ tion came into operation in 1974. - Since it would not be neces­


. Clitheroe in the past few : months shows that there were seven accidents, none serious. Proposals have been made' to


’ district Road Safety Committee. The police accident report for


children over the age of; 10 is expected to commence shortly, organised by the Clitheroc and


SAFETY QUIZ A road safety quiz for school


■ and area officers Desptc anxi­ ety regarding the high handle bars of chopper bicycles, sta­ tistics have proved that the accident rate was superficial.


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Peat. Bone Meal, Fertilizers and other garden sundries in stock.


1,000 Rustic Poles just arrived. Extra good quality.


PRIMROSE NURSERIES, WHALLEY ROAD, CLITHEROE. Tel. 3521 Open 7 days a week


BARKERS


Also CLITHEROE MARKET Weekdays 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.


. arrangements, the county wpuld ,be .divided 'into sections; with divisonal road safety officers


revise road safety; organisation in the county. Under the new


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