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10 Clitheroc Advertiser a nd Times, May 12,1972


AT the recent celebrations held to mark the centenary of the present buildings of Whalley Methodist Sunday School, two banners were proudly displayed on the


Memories revived


served, despite their great an­ tiquity, the older one of the two had been lovingly worked by hand and the wording testi­ fied to the foundation of the first school in 1806 while the other, less ancient, bore an excellent oil painting of the “new chapel’ in colours still


newly painted walls. Both remarkably well pre­


more than a hundred years old and the other very close to its century. must have revived many memories for older mem­ bers of the co n g reg a t io n - memories


bright and lustrous Both banners, one much


Walks, of anniversaries and field days. Memories, too, of Coronations and jubilees and of Armistice and Victory proces­ sions after the 14-18 war.


of Whitsuntide To be asked to carry one of


the poles of the banner was honour indeed for any young man; almost as good as being selected to play centre forward for the Sunday School football team. It was an assurance that the officials of the church re­ garded him as upright, stalwart, tit and strong, and possessed of plenty of sound commonsense, for "carrying t'banner” over a route of two or three miles was certainly no job for weaklings. Despite the leather harness


“Dressing up'-’ had ever


still has — a particularly strong feminine appeal, evident from-


and


They thought the whole afiair "cissy” and rather soft. Whit­ suntide processions meant necks and ears well scrubbed, hair meticulously parted,


the earliest days. Little boys were less excited.


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a complete understanding of policy and tactics with one's partner entrusted to bear the second pole. This was especi­ ally true when a corner had to be negotiated and co-operation from the young girls holding the silken guide ropes was also necessary if the procession was not to be completely disorgan­ ised.


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knees and clean shoes. Most of them had to be press-ganged into appearing; some of them only arrived at the very last moment, wiping the egg from their lips with the back of the hand, and possibly many of them would have played truant but for the thought of the field day, the buns and tea, and the possibility of ice-cream, chocolate and prizes that al­ most invariably followed. There were exceptions, of


‘PUNISHMENT OFTEN DOES NOT FIT THE CRIME’


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PUNISHMENT does not always fit the crime and in ma^ instances is becoming softer and softer, observed Supt. E. T. Parkinson, of Blackburn CID, in a talk to members o.


investigation of a number of


Clitheroe and district Probus Club. Supt. Parkinson described the


robberies a t large homes in Lancashire, Yorksnire, Cheshire, Warwickshire and Worcester­ shire from October 1970 to March 1971, including the rob­ bery at ’ Downhani Hall, on which three men faced charges of conspiracy. The Supt. explained how the


build-up in each case was simi­ lar — the finding of each house marked on a map in the men’s


course, the Armistice proces­ sions for example, when many of the boys paraded in minia­ ture naval or military costumes and possibly pulled a fabricated cannon or battleship through the streets. Then the boys (and 1 was one of them) walked with tremendous pride.


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appeared in their Sunday best, bowlers finely brushed, straw boaters at precisely the right angle, possibly a new tie for the occasion and hands just a little uncomfortable in spotless white gloves. Most of them, 1 think, felt just .. little self- conscious and embarrassed. For the ladies this was the


The men of the congregation


“day of days” . Undoubtedly they spent at


lously worked out. The as­ sembly point, the time for starting, the route to be taken, the order of the procession had all been aran'ged; the bands had been engaged and the police permission to "process” ob­ tained (although the traffic then did not present anything like the menace it does today). The little girls were the first


to arrive, delightfully excited over it all. They were just long­ ing to be of!' and to dispjay their new dresses and Spring bonnets for the world to see.


least three times as long on their toilets than was their usual practice, their outfits had been planned for weeks ahead and had been the subject of many secret discussions with dressmakers


friends. There was much look­ ing out of windows and study­ ing of cloud formations — would the weather hold out ? Was it necessary to take a "mac” or would an umbrella suffice ?


and personal


shoes, thought about their feet, put the new shoes away and, with a heart-felt sigh, got out an older pair. The old ones might not be particularly smart, but at least they were fairly comfortable.


The older men tried on new


the band blared, the banners waved, the clerics smiled be­ nignly. It was a great day.


So the procession moved off,


so the band played with a little less gusto; their lips were now a little dry and a good deal of self-discipline was demanded to pass the several pubs cn route and to shrug off a momentary temptation to "fall out” for a couple of minutes and “slip in for a quick one”.


Perhaps af ter the first mile or


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IN a letter to Clitheroc rural council, Mr. David Walder, M.P. for the Division, conveyed a message from the Parliamen­ tary Under-Secretary of State for Transpor t Industries stating that the question of concession­ ary bus fares for pensioners was something respective loca l authori ties could take up on their own.


polite applause of spectators, to wave to friends on the pave­ ment as the procession passed, and, when finally the parade disbanded there were congratu­ lations all round. Wc had en­ joyed it. wc had done our Christian duty, and there was the field day to follow. It had been a great success and, sur­ prisingly, even the little boys found it “quite good fun”. Well, that was many years


It was gratifying to hear the


possession, the use of a ladder found on the premises and entrance gained through an up­ stairs window. I t was the discovery of a


PARENTS in the Waddington ' area had a chance to see their


children running about and en­ joying themselves at play school the other day. The play school in St.


Helen's Sunday School had its annual open day and as the mothers had tea and biscuits and patronised the bring and buy stall, the children painted and made models or enjoyed themselves on the slide and bicycles or in the Wendy house. Mrs. Millicent Watts, of Peel


Park. Clitheroe, who is the supervisor at the play school said the open days were popu­ lar with the mums as they gave them an opportunity to see what was going on. Normal ly there are 24 child­


ren there on the three morn­ ings on which the school is open, Mondays, and Wednes­ days and Fridays, but at the open day, there were many more as all the younger bro­ thers and sisters joined in as


well. Mrs. Watts is helped bv her


assistant supervisor. Mrs. Doro­ thy. Aspin, of Waddow View, Waddington. and one of the mothers. The mothers have a rota system one helping out for a week at a time. Proceeds from the open day will go towards equipment for


the children. The play school, which has a


long waiting list, provides a valuable service for the area. As some of the children come from the outlying farms, they j often have no-one to play with and so the school helps them


to mix.


Training courses on YAT


THE effect of Value Added Tax, due to be brought into operation in April. 1973, will be explained in training courses which the Clitheroc and Dist­ rict Chamber of Trade is hop­


ing to arrange. This was discussed at the


on Whi t Sunday this year, here in Whalley the old custom is being revived and that there will be an ecumenical walk through the village, culminating in a service in the Abbey grounds. Wc hope to sec you then.


ago. It is pleasant to learn that


kind for the event and much, much better than that depicted on the photograph I have of a Whi t Procession some seventy years ago. Then the ladies held their skirts from trailing in the mud with one hand, held their umbrel las firmly aloft with the other, whilst the banners dr ip­ ped forlornly and dejected on their poles. And, doubtlessly, the rain ran


Wc trust the weather will be


in tormenting rivulets down the necks of the young men privi­ leged to carry those well- beloved symbols of Fai th and Christianity.


Chamber ’s executive meeting at ths Victoria Hotel, Clitheroc. Three new members were ad­ mitted and the basis was laid down for a recruiting operation


Hat-trick of wins Pain


CLITHEROE Scout Paul Tomkins made it a hat-trick of firsts at Sunday’s fifth annual Scout Ribble Rapid River


Race for canoes, but he went an unusual way about it. Paul, of Longsight Avenue, wet!


applied for the touring section (which he won last year and as a junior the year before), but because he had entered a slalom a few weeks earlier the organisers put him in that class. Paul naturally wanted to con­ tinue the rivalry with his friends in the tourers, so on the day he was allowed to travel with the slalom while be­ ing timed with the tourers. In second place was Brian


quick the journey had seemed this year (about 11- hours). The extra inches of water was the reason for this, since it meant less chance of being grounded. Quicker or not, many had diffi­ culty in regaining their “ land legs” at the end. ' Setting off in groups of up


One or two remarked how


Hitchen. who, like Paul, be­ longs to St. Mary and St. Paul’s troop. Behind them were Peter Greatorcx (Ribblesdale) and Michael Fox (Loyola). The event, as usual, created a


lot of spectator interest. Both banks of the river at Edisford were full of people for the 10 a.ni. start. Others watched from Mitton Bridge, Dincklcy footbridge, Salewheel rapids and the finish at Ribchcster Bridge. Rescue teams were posted at


strategic points along the 71- mile course. Happily they were not called upon to deal with any emergencies . . . though there were the normal bumps ancT scrapes and several canoe­ ists got more than their feet


to 10. the Scouts were timed individually and those com­ pleting the course within a cer­ tain time received certificates. Hot soup and sandwiches


pillow case marked "Lord Cl itheroe” which led to them being accused of being involved in the Downham Hall robbery.


TRIBUTE Supt. Parkinson s h o w e d


various articles found in the possession of the accused, and at the scene of the crime, which were used as evidence by the prosecution. In answer to a member, a


ROCK music will be the main theme of the festival a t Clith­ eroe Castle on June 3rd and among the exponents of this type of music will be a group who are fast making a name for themselves—Brinsley Sch­ warz. The five man group, named


EXPONENTS OF ROCK MUSIC


after the lead guitarist, was formed by ex-members of a Tunbridge Wells-based group called Kippington Lodge, which had made several unsuccessful singles. As well as lead guitar, Brins­ ley Schwarz himself plays bass


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and steel guitars. Other mem­ bers of the group arc Nick Lowe, bass and vocals; Bob Andrews, keyboards and vocals, and Bill Rankin, drums. Brinsley Schwarz’ line-up is


magistrate, who asked if the speaker was satisfied with the sentences imposed by magis­ trates, Supt. Parkinson replied that in many instances the punishment did not fit the crime. The speaker was thanked by Mr. Reg Langford, of Clitheroe. Mr. Emrys T. Morgan (of


completed by their newest member, Ian Gomm, who plays guitar, and sings. The group write all their own material. Originally, Brinsley Schwarz


had a meteoric, but short-lived rise to fame, through the help of a firm known as “Fame- pushers Ltd.” With seemingly infinite fin­


helped the younger ones to re­ gain their strength after the race (and a pint in the adjacent De Tabley Arms helped the older ones regain theirs!). Of the 169 entries. 18 were


Newton) presided over 60 members. Before introducing Supt. Parkinson, the chairman spoke of the death of one of their members — Mr. N. A. Waterworth — and how he and three other club members had that morning attended the funeral service at Gisburn Parish Church and heard a glowing tribute paid by the Vicar to Mr. Waterworth. The members stood in silence as a token of respect. At the next meeting on May 19th, the speaker will be Mr. J. H. Stanier, Clitheroe.


local. Apar t from those men­ tioned previously they were David Daniel, Mark Boyd, John Lord (St. Mary and St. Paul’s). Graham Taylor. Eric Duckworth.


(Ribblcsdale). William Dent, David Coward, Colin Waites, David Johnson (1st Pendle), Richard Parrott . David Berry­ man (C.RGS), Mark Bateman and Stephen Hitchen (Venture Scouts').


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A COFFEE evening given by the Trefoil Guild and the Division Girl Guides’ Asso­ ciation at the Alleys. Clitheroe, realised a total of £57. Thanks are expressed to all those who helped in any way.


ancial backing, they bought a pile of heavy equipment, and with it plenty of confidence. Soon slated from all sides, they plunged from near-stardom to near starvation: Helped by a crusade by Radio


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One DJ, John Peel, and by a new quality of stage sound that no other British group has achieved, they began to regain


a following. Then Tan Gomm joined the


group, and they reached a new peak with their third album, ‘Silver Pistol’. The group now present songs with a Teal and honest sound, avoiding ted­ iously long and meaningless instrumental breaks. Brinsley Schwarz added to


their success at the weekend, when they made an appearance at the Bickershaw Pop festival, and were very well received.


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retary, was welcomed and the Chamber ’s thanks and appre­


throughout the area. Mr. W. Cooper, the new sec­


ciation were expressed to Mr. G. Vaughan, the retiring secre­ tary, who has agreed to con­ tinue as an active member of the executive committee. Final arrangements we r e


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made for the buffet dance, to be held at tho Plough Inn, Wigglesworth, on June 14th. Mr. R. Dewhurst gave a re­ por t on the latest events on


the Working Party for the Ribble Valley Tourist Associa­


tion. The next meeting was ar­


ranged for June 7th at the Vic­ toria Hotel.


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No excise licence


TWO days alter buying a car a 21-ycar-old Bolton by Bow- land man was reported for hav' ing no excise licence for it, Clitheroe magistrates heard. Pleading guilty, R o n a l d


Crossland, of Main Street, was fined £3.92 and ordered to pay £2.08 back duty. Inspector T. J. Sumner, prose­


cuting, said Crossland’s car was seen by a policeman in Castle Gate, Clitheroc.


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