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A1!’INi ~ •>'1,rs V. Aspin ana lamily wish io thank all


relatives, tnends and nei»h. hours for the kind exprri sions ol sympathy and floral tributes received in their bereavement: also doctors


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HANSON. — The family o! the. late Man- Hanson Visit to take this opportunity to inank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy. Idlers of condolence and floral tributes received dur­ ing their lime of sorrow; also the familv doctor, district nurses and the Rev. E. M. Sideboltom for his kind ministrations. — Dale Crolt. Grindleion.


Sumer for their kindness- •1 Whalle.y Road. Sabden


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Percy on parade


IKE!.AND. — .Mrs M. Dew- hurst and Mrs K. Kendal! wish ;o thank friends and relations, and neighbours ci ihe laic Frank Ireland, for help.


sympathy during their time of sorrow: also for dona- iams to ihe Intensive Care I'nit. Blackburn Royal Infirmary. — 4 St Mary's Sirvet. St dames House, Ciiiherne.


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treryonc in the main street kept a pig hi a sty at the bottom of the garden, and


L’litbcroc's torchlight pro­ cessions, Percy is the cham­ pion ol the Lorn Moor bncon-eaicrs. and, has seen to it that they arc remem­ bered by local historians. At one time in Low Moor,


posterity by tile BBC. .1 regular attender in


PERCY, the Low Moor pig, ig still ooing strong niter 50 years . . • and noio his latest appearance is to be recorded for


posed to have brought her :>ig from its sty lo watch. the torchlight, procession going Ml St.


thus residents were said to ."ire oil bacon. One woman is even sup­


pig-sty left in St Paul's Street—at number 74—but Percy will have his cham­ pions in the shape of Lord Bacon, played by Mrs Stella Cutler, and her “ Lady,” Mr Alan Dixon.


Today there is only one.


interest in Percy’s welfare, for it teas her grandfather who made his wooden body which goes with a genuine pig’s head, stuffed 50 years ago. The banner, equally old. was painted by Mr Elijah Bolton.


Mrs Cutler has a psccial


BBC’s Look North team is due to be shown tomorrow night, and they are also considering coverage of the borough’s last torchlight procession on Saturday.


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Castle fete going out with a bang


it promises to be, starting at one o’clock with fun for all the family in the castle grounds, and ending on Sat­ urday night, when about 60 floats make their way through the streets of Clitheroe, flanked by hun­ dreds of torchbearers, fol­


in the history of the town, though II certain people have their way, this old Clitheroe tradition will not be allowed to die. And what a splendid show


It will possibly be the last


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will be to assist the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Richard Turner, to judge the chil­ dren’s fancy dress contest, due to start at about 2-20. In charge is Mrs Margaret Scott, who was also organi­ ser of the fete queen con­ test itself. She explained that the


Farm, Grindleton. One of Ann’s first duties


contest will be run along the usual lines, with plenty of prizes for the youngsters. ‘•Entries will be accepted on the day,” she said. “And competitors should report to the bandstand." Tile revived Bid for Star­


dom contest starts after this, at 3 p.m.


Catering


will, as usual, be lending a helping hand. As in past years, they will he manning the entrances to the fete. Original plans were to run a refreshment stall as well, said Press secretary Mr John Newberry, but mem­ bers found that much of their time would be taken up preparing their own float for the torchlight proces­ sion. Catering will now be done comme’rially. And if your family pet is


will, as ever, be fully utilised. Morris dancing will again provide a splash of colour — as there has been a bumper entry this year of about 30 teams, from a wide area. And there will be a variety of races for children and adults. Clitheroe Round Table


Space on the Castle Field


a dog or a budgerigar, take him — or her — along with you. Entries for the dog show should be at the mar­ quee on the Castle Field by early afternoon — and there is a special section for comic entries. Clitheroe and district


Budgerigar Club officials expect up to 300 entries in their show, which as in the past two years, is split into two sections. One is for skilled fanciers with en­ trants competing for trophies with a total value of ,£65.


Gymnasts


cage in your front room could be a winner in the other section, which is for pets only. Said club chairman Mr


The budgie sitting in its WHISKY SPECIALS X %


James Parker, of Faraday Avenue. Clithcroc: "This event is a great success every time we hold it. Once again there will be some worthwhile prizes. Anyone wishing to enter their bird simply needs to bring it down to the marquee on the day.” Tile agile youngster* sf Edisford County Primary


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HATS—great ones, small ones,, black ones, t awny ones—were-on parade at lVaddington garden party on Saturday. With all these creations to choose from, the judges had a hard time picking the winners. A prize for the prettiest h at went to Caroline Whitehead, and one for Tlie most original to Karen. Bartow. A report appears on page eight.


Eighteen-year-old Anne,


Picture quiz


IDENTIFYING photographs and pictures of Old Ciithcroe and answering questions on them could win yon a prize in this year's competition organised by Clilheroe a n d District Chamber of Trade in con­ nection with tlie Castle Fete.


talent contest. • Children's fancy dress


answered about it. Entry forms can be obtained from any Chamber of Trade shop, and closing date is Monday,


in Die windows of 20 town ocntre shops, anti each one has a question to be


"'lie pictures arc displayed


September 10th. Prizes of £5, £3 and £2 will Itc awarded lo the best entries.


School will be demonstrat­ ing their skills on the Castle Field during the afternoon.


their gym teacher, Mr Peter Lancaster, the chil­ dren. who recently represen­ ted Britain at the World Congress of Physical Educa­ tion in Brussels, will per­ form at about 3-15 and 4-15 p.m.


Under the supervision of


competition total 42 this year, a drop on previous years. But large crowds are expected as usual for the finals, which will take place on the Castle Field. Organi­ ser of the contest is Mr John Woodworth, treasurer of the Clitheroe Amateur League.


Entries in the five-a-side Broken glass


because some of the heats clashed with Amateur League friendly matches, and partly because we tried to get all the preliminary rounds over in one week, which was rather a rush," he said.


"Entries were down partly


was that only two ladies’ teams entered, compared with eight last year. “These teams will play in the final, which usually provides pleny of fun.” Senior quartet- finals and semi-finals will he played tomorrow evening, and spectators will be wel­ come.


A major disappointment


branch of the St John Am­ bulance will be on duty throughout the celebrations.


Members of the Clitheroe


superintendent Miss Phyllis Newsam issued a warning to people using the castle


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GREAT DAT7 Invitation


A DAY to remember. Tha t’s the aim of the organisers of Saturday’s castle fete and torchlight procession—the last to be held by the council before reorganisation.


grounds. “Broken bottles, left from the music festival, could still be concealed in the grass." she said. “People should take great care in the grounds."


all the fun of the fair — swings, roundabouts, side­ shows, balloons. Punch and Judy. A new treat will be a trampoline, specially hired to give the children a chance to get rid of excess energy.


For the kids, there will bo


Library and Entertainments Committee, Coun. William Sharpies is one of those who


Chairman of the council's


would not like to see the de­ mise of the fete and proces­ sion. “This could be the last year the events are held, but it does not have to be,” he said.


Demand


assumption that this will be the last fete," he added. "We cannot just go up to all the volunteers and tell them it's all over.


“We are not working on the


place for a fete, and we should put on a show as long as there is a demand. The fete should go on as usual — we should not be pessimistic.”


“The castle is a natural


is little doubt that the 1973 day of fesivily wilt be re­ membered for a long time lo conic.


But last one or not, there


Carnival King


nival king in the torchlight procession goes to deputy Borough surveyor Mr Harold Kendrick, of St Mary’s Street.


John Turner, of York Street, son of the Mayor, Coun. Richard Turner. Taking the part of the royal jester is Mr Roger Har­ greaves, also of York Street.


The honour of being car­ His queen will be Mr


to join the procession


DON'T just watch Clitheroe’s greatest free show—join in with the fun. That’s the message being put over by the organisers of the torchlight procession.


ward a couple of years this time, to mark the disappear­ ance of tlie borough under the reorganisation of local government.


Normally a five-yearly happening, the extrava- gnnza has been brought for­


light procession,” the event has attracted an extra-high entry of 58 floats.


Billed as “ the last torch­


Borough Treasurer Mr Ronald pickup. “ We are hoping for record crowds on Saturday—not only at the


In overall command is


we don't just want people to watoli. We want them walking in the procession and generally joining in.”


fete, but also to watch the procession.” he said, ’’ But


another plea to make. The evening’s celebrations form Clitheroe's greatest free show — but give generously when the collecting tins come round. Money will go to the General Celebrations Fund, u'hioh will help to pay for the cost of the fun.


And Mr Pickup has MUSIC


expected to line .the streets of the town for the great procession. It steps off from Woone Lane at 8 p.m. Entrants should assemble in the George Street area three-quarters of an hour before the start.


Thousands of people are


heads for the centre of town, via Woone Lane and Moor Lane. Passing down Market Place and York Street, it will turn left into tWaddington Road, an d


Watch the event as it


IBawdLmds and Edisford Road to Seedall Avenue, and along Henthom Road and


gaily decorated lorries 'will toe ingenious and humorous floats, entered by a wide


Traffic diversion


CLITHEROE police have appealed for co-operation from motorists in the town on Saturday. Said a spokes­ man: “Established car parks


are likely to be full on Saturday afternoon. Motor­ ists should therefore seek parking spaces in side streets —but they must take care not to cause obstruction."


operate a diversion lor through traffic, which will be directed along the inner by-pass. “ We will station men at


In the evening, police will


strategic functions to advise motorists how to reach other parts of the town," said the spokesman. “And wc appeal to drivers to follow our directions."


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■variety of businesses, firms, •clubs and societies in Clitheroe and district. And there are cash prizes, too.


Prizes of £10 will be awarded to entries judged as the most humorous, most original and most attractive in the procession. And there will be two £5 prizes for the individuals judged to be most entertaining.


..—the final chapter of the celebrations will begin as the Castle Keep is lit up by a grand firework display. The start will be heralded by a single maroon shell, followed by a continuous series of breathtaking tableaux. Best vantage points for


Castle View area. “We have made all the arrangements —it is just up to the weather now,” said Mr Pickup.


'eroe Castle got a hole in one wall? To find out more you will have to get your own copy of “Torchlight,” price 15p.


example, that Low Moor is to declare UDI? Have you heard about the Waterloo- gate Affair? Or how Clitli-


humour, provided by, among others, Mr Harold Kendinck, deputy borough surveyor. Coun. Janies Fell, and Mr Maurice Taylor, of Woone Lane. Olitheroe. Did you know, for


shops this week and avail­ able on the night itself, the guide tells just who and what is taking part in the procession. It lists which firms, which clubs and which bands will be on the march—and there is a plan of the route they will follow. And there is plenty of


IF you want to know what’s going on on Saturday night —or if you just want a good laugh — then the official torchlight procession pro­ gramme is a must. On sale at various local


A good laugh


the fireworks are those to the North West of the castle—the Bawdlands and


Band, Slaidburn Silver Band, the Longridge Prize Brass Band, the Preston Excelsior silver Band and Accrington Pipe Band. Immediately the proces­ sion ends—at about 10 p.m.


thMusic will be provided by e Barnoldswick Brass


PHILIP SMITHSON is the t h i r d generation of motor-cyclists in the S m i t h s o n family and already has his own machine, which is pretty good going really, be­ cause Philip is just six years old.


Phil keeps up an old family tradition


arc keen on motor-cycles. Philip's grandfather, who


(74t, of Bnmgerley Avenue,


. which his lather. Mr- John Smithson, of Waddington Road, bought for £1.


His motor-cycle is a con­ verted 50c.c. Pitch scooter,


the bike it was much too big for Philip, so he set about cutting it down to size. The machine was given a new frame b.v garage pro­ prietor, Mr Jimmy Water- worth, of Newton.


altered so that Philip can grip them more easily, and various other modifications included new mudguards, a new seat and petrol tank. A coat of glossy red paint added the finishing touches.


machine on his sixth birth­ day. His friends just couldn’t believe their eyes as he displayed his skills.


Philip first tried out the


rides the bike in a field at Bolton-by-Bowland. Philip has only fallen off once, but didn’t allow a couple of scraped knees to deter him.


Kitted out in a full riding suit and crash helmet, he


geared cycle is too stiff for him to operate at the moment. So his father puts the bike in first gear—and that’s where it slap. Even so, Philip makes curcuits of the field at a steady 20 to 25 m.p.h.


The clutch on the three-


There is no shortage of encouragement for him, as both his father and grand­ father, Mr Fred Smithson,


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The handlebars were When Mr Smithson bought


used to be a traveller for Horrocksford Lime, still goes to watch scrambles in the district. He started riding motor-cycles in his early 20s and used to do a lot of time-trialing. Philip's father, who works in the stores control at


Ribble Cement, owned hl» first bike when he was 21 and started scrambling in 1959. Philip, however, is not the


youngest member of the family with a passion for motor-cycles. His three and a half-year-old sister Adcle can't ride the bike but is keen to pretend that she can.


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Where has all the talent gone?


HID for Stardom contest organiser, -Mrs Margaret Scott has just one ques­ tion lo pose this week: Where lias all the local 1.1lent gone?


nf years, the previously highly popular talent com- petition is fro he revived at .Saturday's fete. But Mrs Scott, of Darkvvood Cres­ cent. Chtttlnirn. sa d ly reports that only 10 entries have been received . . .


After a lapse of a couple


and not one is from the Clilhcroc district.


from Blackburn or Burn- icy,’’ said Mrs Scott. •• Wc are very disappointed that local reaction so far has been non-existent,”


to gain the support of Clitheroe’s amateur enter­ tainers, Mrs Soott has waived the original closing date of lust Monday. “ There is still time for


And in a last-ditch effort “ Every entrant so far is


tomorrow after 6 p.m." Mrs Scott’s telephone num­ ber is Chatburn 553.


mers should get in touch with me cither tonight or


Bid for Stardom contest has attracted as many as 50 entries, and auditions have been held to decide who could enter the com­ petition proper. *


In previous years the year, however, we need at * This


auyoue to enter," she said. and prospective perfor­


least another live acts to till up the allotted time,” said Mrs Scott.


considered, she added— although entries so far arc predominantly folk singers and pianists. “ We allow each entrant cither two songs tor a five-minute act —and wc would specially like someone to provide a little variety —a comedian perhaps.


.Any kind of act will he ” There are no separate


sections for different acts — everybody compete s against everyone else,” she said.


3 p.m. on the bandstand— and there is one special


The contest will begin at


incentive for would-he stars. Cash prizes of £15, .U10 and £5 will be awarded to the three winners.


ing its comeback after being rested for two years in favour of a glamorous


Bid for Stardom is mak­


granny competition, a Miss Hot Fants contest and a Miss Mini contest. None of these events will ho staged this time.


trants may be put oil from appearing because the con­ test takes place on the handstand—more or less in the open air. “ Previously it was held in the Civic Hall,” she explained, ” where entertainers could be sure that the audience


Mrs Scott feds that en­


w o it 1 d keep still and silent."


no cause for concern—and she is sure everything will go smoothly for both com­ petitors and spectators.


But, she added, there is ■*** i t :


ding Liberaces, Donovans and Les Dawsons, don’t hide your lights under a bushei. Get in touch with Mrs Scott and then show us what you can do in the Bid for Stardom contest.


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