Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March 3, 1973 7


ling on the lines I have Tttioned. Several years covered a looper cater­ er Whitewell. It was


|ods arc set in motion. an example which set


Waddington


|o others but as the lilies resembled a stick. it in a suitable con-


Health visitor A meeting of Waddington


|h tiie intention of fol­ ic creature's progress, rth would eventually | wondered .’ Each day look until one evening a strange drama was


lorn beneath its skin a liinutc larvae which at In to weave themselves racoons from which


nee. Just as the cater- about to pupate there


Jtuallv came a score of ll flics.


Ichneumon flies. like |ch attack the cuter- the cabbage w'hitc


|-erve to maintain a level in the iuscct


ping a balance rather |ng a catastrophe.


NATURALIST. BBY


ler of the Accrington and dis- |ict Group Training Scheme avering 30 firms in the district.


limpleted their logs, kept their kea of the workshop tidy, and [at discipline was maintained.


kr company of the scheme and |ch year they award a trophy the apprentice xvho shows lost ability in attitude and


Prestige-Ewbank are a meni-


[Apart from work. Martin, of 1 York Street, Clitheroe. is v keen on motor cycle


irk. |The award will be presented Martin at the first year centre Accrington on March 15th.


rambling. or king in


kmerica ’EMD1NG six months in the


Jnited States is Mr. John Chat- lurn, son of Aid. and Mrs. Ilifford Chatburn, Park [venue. Clitheroe.


Jjohn has gone overseas on lies liaison duties for All- feeds Ltd.. Clavton-le-Moors.


Iter covering South Wales and |e West Country as a sales tineer. Before joining A11-


liles from Buffalo, in New ,irk State. In a letter home says this is almost in t’nc


|Hc is based at Springfield. town of 4.000 people 36


eeds he was with Rolls- ivce, Barnoldswick.


Intro of the snow-belt and he > had immediate experience this—an IS inch snowfall


■d temperatures ranging from lueg F to 25 deg F. ]But at least he has been able enjoy skiing by floodlight


|ni 1 1 p.m. onirarv to what he c.x-


{serial gallon and cigarettes for 20. while beer at 4s a


ted. the cost of living erally does not differ greatly our level. Petrol is 4s an


ds. ohn, who was living in stol before taking up his erican posting, played golf Clitheroe and has made


tball appearances with Great rwood.


Display-


Advertising Sells


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t is dearer. The Americans ’ a sales tax of seven cents ollar, which is not included the advertised prices of


LIGHT CAST IRON HEAVY CAST IRON TEXTILE CAST IRON


MACHINERY CAST IRON CAR & LORRY ENGINES GIRDERS, ANGLES,


CHANNELS, PIPING, SHEARING SCRAP


NEW LIGHT SHEET METAL CUTTINGS & STAMPINGS


2 0 to n P u b l ic W e ig h b r id g e


paid for Iron, Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals Tel 26243


PRICES


CAR & WAGON RADIATORS BRASS & BRASS BORINGS ALUMINIUM SCRAP LEAD


COPPER BACK BOILERS BRAZERY COPPER


COPPER WIRE HEAVY COPPER


$


STAINLESS STEEL CAR BATTERIES


PLUMBERS, WORKS,


FACTORIES, ENGINEERS PROMPT CLEARANCE


I Phone or call for daily or weekly prices


:U any article valued idvertlsed. in our Bee with the first inscr- eat the advertisement t for a further Inser­


ts the price of the


1ST iACTION BEE ADS NOW.


ITLEY 22331 I r r ADS


ear in the advertise­ rs not open to trade


We don't claim to pay the best prices, try us and find out for yourselves E . & M . C R I T C H L E Y & S O N S


Gaiinow House Works, Gannow Lane (Back Grey Mare Inn) Burnley. Tel. 26243 ;


Open Monday to Friday 8-30 to 5-30 wmaa Saturday 9-0 to 4-0


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THE 1st Billington Brownies pack, in the charge of Brown Owl, Mrs. Ann Whithain, re- cen% held a film show and bring and buy stall in the Baptist Chapel. They raised £3 for the chapel and £3 for the Leonard Cheshire Homes and at a special presentation, the cheques were handed over, by Brownies Gail Poselthwaite and Nicola Watson. Gail, on the left, and Nicola are shown handing over the cheques to Pastor J. Beardwood, (left), and to .Mr. J. Ward, treasurer of-the Clitheroe and district Support Group for the Leonard Ches­ hire Homes, and Mrs. J. L. Hepburn, secretary.


br the activities of 12 appren- ces. In industrial terms he was {uivalent to the foreman and id to ensure that his team


iprentices. Martin was selected a group leader responsible


The Clitheroe works is a mem-


|irst year ‘off-the-job’ training carried out at Accrington Col-


^ge of Further Education and Martin's year there were 45


act an understanding of nature which can rpon as a good guide


to exterminate one you can bring about of the order of the mite. Far better,


Mothers’ Union started w'ith a service comprised mainly of a Litany suitable for Lent, and taken from the Mothers’ Union service book. Mrs. C. F. Good- child introduced Miss B. Jack-


son who gave an interesting acount of incidents in her life, from the beginning of her train­ ing as a nurse, until she became a health visitor.


and there is already a waiting list of the under-eights who are hoping to join as soon as attain their next birthday.


pack, formed at the beginning oi September, is meeting regu­ larly in St. Helen's Sunday School, under the leadership of Miss M. Williams and Mrs. V. Koehrer, and providing a useful outlet for the energies of the younger boys of the village. It is proving most popular


Cub-Scout pack The Waddington Cub-Scout


it is hoped to form a new’ com­ mittee to be responsible for raising money for equipment and assist in many other ways.


In order to help the leaders


cupboard to contain the smaller pieces of equipment. Any offers?


Bells fund


Bells' Appeal has reached £3,636 it was reported at a meeting of the Appeal Committee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Haworth. Arrangements were made for the next efforts which have - been planned for days which are not “high risk”. They include “Mary from the Dairy”, and a' showing of colour slides by Mrs. N. Waterworth. of a holiday she spent in Salt Lake City and its environs. It is also hoped to have another spon­


The St. Helen's Tower and


School on March 14th, to which all people sympathetic to the Scout movement are invited, not only parents of the boys concerned but any others who would be willing to help in such a worthwhile way’. One of the immediate needs is that of a


A public meeting has been ar­ ranged in St. Helen's Sunday


sored walk in May since the one held last year was so outstand­ ingly successful. After the business evening,


with Mr. Pilkington’s own en­ thusiasm and asked various questions, and discussed ways and means of recruitment. Mr. Norman also added observa­ tions from his own experience. The chairman, Canon C. F. Goodchild. thanked Mr. Pilk­ ington and Mr. Norman for their advice and encouragement; Mr. T. Silverwood for arranging the meeting and all the secre­ tarial work involved by the dif­ ferent efforts, and Mr. and Mrs. Haworth for their hospitality.


all experience when they have mastered the different steps, and proceed from the silent stage of practising to the actual ringing of the bells, and finally to the difficulties of change ringing. All the members were fired


explaining the different stages in which beginners shoul d be trained, the excitement which


the committee welcomed Mr. J. PiJkington of Whalley and Mr. P. Norman, of Clitheroe, both enthusiastic bell ringers. Mr. Pilkington distributed several leaflets dealing with the art of bell ringing, and gave a talk


and Rev. E. S. Joselin proposed a vote of thanks to those taking part and to the ladies who had provided the refreshments. £I7.25p was collected for Home Mission Funds.


ship of Waddington Methodist Chapel met in '.lie vestry. Miss Jackson led the opening devo­ tions, and then introduced the speaker—Mrs. Goodchild, who told of her experiences in pro­ bation work. Tea and biscuits were served by Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Pickup, and Mrs. East- wood. Mrs. Banks played the piano.


Gisburn


meeting in the Festival Hall. Mr. Manning, from Grassington. gave a talk on the Forestry Commission. Mr. R. Beckerton proposed a vote of thanks. A business meeting followed with Fred Wall in the chair.


F orestry At Gisburn Y.F.C.'s weekly


Chatburn


the speaker at the Ribblesdale Club. On this occasion Mr. Wilson continued his talk on the Holy Land. On an earlier occa­ sion he showed a selection of his transparencies, the Rev. J. A. Goodhall thanked Mr. Wil­ son for his very interesting talk, and Mrs. Wilson was thanked for being projectionist. The attendance was very good. Hostesses were Mesdames Adamson. Driver and Snape.


Return visit The Rev. Fred Wilson was


day with the Lenten services at Christ Church. This year the missionary journeys of St. Paul are being studied and the vicar, the Rev. N. Maddock. is using film strips to illustrate the talks.


Friday Club had a very busy meeting last week. The activi­ ties included singing—led by Gail Brewer and Mrs. N. Mad­


Friday club The members of the girl's


Lenten service A start was made on Wednes­


Fellowship When the Women's Fellow­


ject: "Where has all the power gone?” was very inspiring and led those present into much heart-searching. Mr. N. Horne was chairman


Blackburn Methodist Mission, addressed a large gathering at the Methodist Church. Wad­ dington at their annual home missionary meeting. His sub­


Home Mission The Rev. John Ward, of


dock—a compcbtion “Jumbled Proverbs”, organized by Mrs.


R. Frankland. handicrafts (helped by all t“e leaders) and flag drill, led by Mrs. H. Bre­ wer. The evening closed with the club vesper "Now the day is over”.


West Bradford


Catherine's br anch of the Mothers’ Union followed the weekly Evensong, conducted by the Rev. W. Frankland, who also gave the address. Mrs. Frankland presided and spoke about several coming events. These include participation in Women's World Day of Prayer, and the Lady Day Festival in Skipton when branches from the Craven Archdeaconry will join in a service at the Parish Church. St. Catherine's branch has also promised to provide the kitchen stall at the bring and buy sale to be held in April on behalf of thy Iyi Enu orphan­ age. This eflort is being ar­ ranged by the Bov,land deanery of the Mothers' Union.


Busy time The monthly meeting of St.


Read


home 4, Turner Fold. Read, of Mr. Edward Ayrton Boyle (63). Mr. Boyle had, prior to his ill­ ness, been employed at the National Westminster Bank and also a member of the Padiham Male Voice Choir. Mr. Boyle leaves a wife and married son. Representatives of the Bank at­


Obituary The death took place at his


tended the funeral service in St. John's Church on Monday con­ ducted by the Vicar Rev. Canon P. A. Schofield. Cremation at Burnley followed the service.


at the monthly meeting of St. John's Mothers' Union. Miss C. Totty of Simonstone. gave a most interesting talk illustrated w'ith slides on “Land. Sea and Sky". The slides had been taken in Scotland. Refreshments were served at the close and arrangements were made for the Mothering Sunday service.


Slides of Scotland There was a good attendance


Whalley


Hair styling Whalley Methodist Ladies'


Evening Fellowship had a very enjoyable evening when Mrs. Stella Brunskill, of Whalley. who has a hairdressing salon in Bacup. presented a hair­ dressing demonstration. Ques­ tions were asked and answered on hair care, rinses, and other


hair problems. Mrs. I. Clough, presiding, thanked Mrs. Brunskill.


Sharpies, who now lives in Wales, has been awarded a Choristers Scholarship, at Lland- aff Cathedral School. Cardiff. The son of Mr. & Mrs. M. L.


Wins scholarship A former Whalley boy, Philip


Sharpies, of *Fron Goch”, Pen- y-Bryn Road. Llanfairfechan, Philip was. until March 1971, a pupil at Whalley C. of E. School and also went to the Methodist Sunday School. The family formerly lived in Mitton Road, Whalley.


Langho


ducted a Compline Service at St. Leonard's Church. Langho. Mrs. .1. Pomfret w’as the organist.


Compline The Rev. P. Dearden con­


and domino drive at St. Leon­ ard's School, Langho, w'ere— Ladies: Mrs. N. Carter, Mrs. A. Altham and Mrs. M. Tongue. Gents: Miss A. Forber, Mrs. M. Whitaker and Mr. J. R. Ellis. Dominoes: Mrs. E. Manley. Miss F. Crook and Mrs. J. East- wood. Special prizes were won by Mr. J. R. Ellis and Mrs. A. Altham.


Whist drive Winners at the weekly whist


Tosside


—Mrs. E. Thistlethwaite. of Bentham: Mrs. J. Robinson, of Clitheroe: Mrs. S. Standrell. of Halton West; and Mrs. Tow'ers


drive in the Village Institute on Friday. There were 29 tables. MCs w'ere Mr. A. Robinson. Mr. W. Kenyon and Mr. P. Tilbury. Whist winners were: Women


Wliist Drive At a whist and domino


Slaidburn; Mr. J. Greenwood, of Slaidburn: Mr. R. Brow'n. of Austvvick; and Mr. G. Metcalf (low). Domino winners were: Linda


(low). Men—Mr. W. Redmayne. of


FEARS are being expressed in Holden village that unless the old bridge there receives restora­ tive attention it will soon collapse. A resident, whose grand­


Holden man. wauls to biiv historic imciffe


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father owned part of the village and sold for £10 the land on w'hich the adjacent road bridge now stands, has offered to buy the old bridge from Bowland Rural Council in the hope of saving a piece of local history. The man who has expressed


Redhead spoke of his efforts to preserve the bridge: "I have been trying to get the council to sell or give it to me But thev say they and the county council cannot decide w'ho owns it.” Mr. Milne-Redhead said that


as far as lljc arches are con­ cerned they are so). If the council places no value to pre­ serving them why cannot they I be handed over to the village?” He goes on to mention that


ance in Holden if these two ad­ joining bridges are pulled down (l say two bridges because


the villagers’ anxiety is Mr. R. M Milne-Redhead, of Holden Clough Nurseries. In a letter to the council, he states: “There will be great annoy­


Redhead. lias been left, a-


for about three years.” Apart from live d..::gcr of col­


protect the old bridge when the new one was built has been rotting away for some 30 years but never replaced. "It's getting a big job nov/,” said Mr. Milne-


several foundation stones have been washed away and refers to j a county council sub-commit- I tee's reputed decision to de­ molish and fence off the bridge


Tosside


Houghton. Vivian Bicknell. Mr. H. Townson. of Slaidburn, Mrs. E. Pinder, of Newton. Mr. J. l.ofthouse. Mr. E. Metcalfe. Colin Moorhouse, of Halton West, and Mrs. Kayley. of Wigglesworth. Children's dom­ inoes were won by Joyce Kenyon. Elizabeth Schofield and Andrew Walmsley. A competition was won by


Mr. C. Preston, of Hellifield. Mrs. P. Tilbury. Mrs. Lister, of Rathmell. and Mrs. J. Close. Proceeds of the evening arc to be donated to Spastics charity.


Fold, was the hostess for the monthly meeting of Tosside and district Women's Group Mrs. P. Smalley welcomed the speaker Miss P. Howarth of Barrowford, who gave a talk and showed slides on "English as a foreign language.” Thanks was expressed by Mrs. P. Co\v- king. Tea and biscuits were served by the hostess, which was followed by a short busi­ ness meeting


Women’s "roup Mrs. P. Wood, of Harrop


Holden’s council representative. Coun. R. J. Howard, had told him they did not feci it was worth doing anything with the bridge. Fencing which was ejected to


little way down


lapse. Mr. Milne-Redhead sense - some risk to children — thov might fall off the bridge and h washed over Sc?.i•loon, a 15-for waterfall a .strea m.


the matter into county hand Meanwh lie. \t :* Milnc-Redhen. and fellow villagens can Orth 'wait and see■ V, |ibe this thong'- lingers in ihe back of the1 minds: “The bridge won't stag many more big floods.”


The distri ct C:.-■unci! has p; DS ‘CL 1T7 A ~ -T ih.. • . e DRIVING


as "vandalism”. At his home, Mr. Milne- ;


A 69 YEAR-OLD Clitheroe man. who told magistrates that he had driven all over the Bri­


tish Isles since 1937 with a clean record, and had never made an insurance claim, was fined £10 with endorsement a: Clitheroe. Thomas H. Taft, of Milton


Avenue, was said by police to have pulled out of Turner Street, Clitheroe. into Irittlc- moor Road without observing the give-wav, colliding with a vehicle being driven along Littlemoor Road towards Whal­ ley.


said that in mitigation, the cir­ cumstances of the case were a little unusual. He felt that mini- r*um blame could be attached


Pleading guilty. Mr. Taf:


at the line arier loo'.l't left and right again. c:v low gear, and proceeds cross." He added Ilia! engine had been c^ld and di trek up VCrv well. ;and COi quent Iv his passage across junction was tairlv s-low. He con iidered tfla t if


in over-nb--:: Mr. Taft


o him. a- k


other vehicle had been going j ' a reasonable rate, he cor', have braked to a stop or pa--.- to the rear of his car. “I dor;'', believe the driver of the other car even saw me.” he said. Mr. Taft also apologised ' ' the magistrates, saying: “I a.1


extremely s.orrv about this. ' has given me considerah'c worry. I express my regret.'


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