Clitlu-roe Advertiser and Times, July 4th, 1974


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THERE was dancing in tlic barn, a disco in the loit and sausages and onions cooking over charcoal burners in the shippon. when Downham Youth Club held a barbecue at Lanesidc Farm, Down­


ham. Action Sound Disco pro­


vided dance music for the 100 youngsters, aged between eight and 16. Youth club members took their friends along and a small party of Clitheroe Young Farmers also attended.


social event to be staged by the youth club. It was or­ ganised by club leader Mr Derek Smith and his assis­ tant Mrs Janet Cowgill.


The barbecue was the first


The older girls did the cocking, helped out by some of the parents, while the boys were left to sell sott drinks.


on Monday for the summer, but is expected to re-open sometime in September.


the club’s two teams. Jupiter and Mercury, have been amassing points for every­ thing done at the club. Members of the winning team. Jupiter, arc to be taken on an outing for their


For the past lew months, Dunsop Bridge efforts. Grindleton


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For missions The slim or £37 w;is rah-ed


ihe afternoon meeting and there was a bring and buy ami remnant stall.


Teas were served during


panied the singing. Mrs N. Walton, ol


Mrs B. Hodgson accom­


Chlhcroe. was chairman and me guc.it speaker was Mrs Chard, wile of the Rev. F. E. Chard. Vicar o! Down- ham.


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| Procession i


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I tendance al si, Leonard's | Church. Langlio. lor tlic i Sunday School anniversary celebrations on Sunday,


lucre was a very good ul-


! and the Vicar ol St Leonard's', the Iiev. P. H. Dearden. Look Evensong.


I Rev. R. A. Harpur, preached during the morning service


Tliu Vicar ol Whaltcy, the


sion. being followed by flic Harvest Queen. Miss J. Clarkson, and her atten­ dants. and representative:, trom the Scouts, Guides and llie Mothers' Union.


G. Ainsworth oll'ered the bread and wine.


The choir led the proces­


for Home Missionary work by Grincilcton Methodist Church Women's Fellow­ ship.


Farmer's widow A woman who was connec­


ted with farming all her life. Mrs Margaret Carr, died at Iter home, Langden Holme Farm. Dunsop Bridge, on Monday, aged 95 years.


Slaidburn. Mrs Carr moved to Lnngden Holme Farm alter her marriage to locill farmer. Mr Hcnrv Carr.


Born at Tinklers Farm.


ned on running the farm with the help of her son Thomas and daughter-in-law Annie.


Widowed in 10-11 she ear­


and tile outdoors, Mrs Carr remained active until a few


A lover of the countryside


years ago. The funeral service and


Bolton-by-Bowland


B.Ed degree Mrs Barbara Robertson,


younger daughter of Mr anti Mrs Robin Jackson. of Bow Luithe. Bolton-by-Bowland.


interment is at Slaidburn Parish Church today Thurs­ day >.


Chatburn


Ribblesdale Club Members ol Hie Ribblv.s'-


dale Club spent the niter- noon playing dominoes or sliu ring holiday experiences —some already having taken their holidays in lur away places such as Austria. Mrs Cottam organised a


The club will close a week-


Tributes to Newton postmistress


NEWTON postmistress for 2G years, Miss Florence Emily Dawson retired this week, ending famjly connection of more than GO years.


Miss Dawson's mother be­ fore her and Miss Dawson used to deliver mail in the area on her bicycle. She still delivered the village


Tiie post ollicc was run by


post by band. At a surprise party at the


Parker's Arms, she was pre­ sented with a cheque and a table lamp from villagers. The presentation was made by two senior residents, Mrs Alary Parkinson ami Mrs


Phoclie Baines. Miss Dawson also received


a bouquet from four-.vear-


old Wendy Howard, daugh­ ter of the new postmistress*


tion. Mr and Mrs A. G. Jones, of the Parker’s Arms,


Mrs Jean Howard, who took over on Monday. Following Hie presenta­


entertained the party to supper. After swell a hard-working


Chipping


End of era An old Lancashire tradi­


tion ended in Chipping when the Robinson family, makers of original farmhouse cheese, left the village to live at Hothersall Hall. Ribcliestcr.


Mrs Ellen Robinson, helped by her elder daughter, Helen,


For the past eight years,


lias been making large deli­ cious 441b cheeses at Hough Clough Farm.


Longridge and Preston and as much as a cheese and a


They supplied shops in


half a week was sold in Chipping.


and her husband Tom and family moved to Ribchcster in April, their cheeses have still been available from store. Blit now .the last of the cheese has been sold.


Although Mrs Robinson


life. Miss Dawson is looking forward to her retirement. But as a member of the vil­ lage ball committee and of Slaidburn Parish church council she will still remain quite active.


one time made by most farmers' wives, and there was always good-hearted competition at the local shows.


Farmhouse cheese was at


cheese in the original way blit with the aid of electri­ cal equipment.


Mrs Robinson processed


to cheese-making. It is also very tying and cannot be left during the processing. Mrs Robinson is at present undecided whether she will be making cheese again.


But there is no short cut


Service After a lapse of one sea­


raifle for a home-made cake, the money raised helping to defray Hie expenses of en­ tering a club float m the recent village gala. Hostesses were Mrs Denbv. Miss E. Frankland, Mrs M. Fnmk- land and Mrs Tiucrington.


Visit reservoir Members ol Chatham


Men's Society drove round Stocks reservoir und held their AGM at the Copy Nook H o le 1. Bolton-by-Bowland. Chairman Mr R. A. Roberts welcomed member* and re­ viewed the pas! session's meetings.


has pained a BJEd. degree in geography and education from Lancaster University. A former pupil of Clith-


cer reported a healthy finan­ cial situation, and both he and Mr Robert were thanked lor Uici; work. Ofliccrs elected lor the com­ ing year were: the Rev. N.


eroc Grammar School lor Girls, she attended Chorlcy College of Education and will take uo an appointment at Brookside County Pri­ mary School, Clitheroe. at the end of August.


Wha11, Mrs E. Chadwick and Mrs


were read by Hie older children.


The lessons and prayers


Last drive Tile last whist and


domino drive ol the season was held at St Leonard's S c h o o l . Laiiglio. Whist winners were. Gents—Mrs F. King, Mr J. Davis and Mr W. Rush ton. Ladies — Miss V. Murray, Mrs E. Holden and Mrs M. Carter.


Chadwick. Ian Johnson, Mrs P. Clough.


Dominoes — Christopher


by Mrs Crook and C. Chad­ wick.


The competition was won


School Anniversary at WhalJey Methodist Church, the children gave a play at the evening service which .showed the feeding ol the 5.000. At the morning service. Mark Stiiclillo, of Milton


Play To celebrate the Sunday


Treasurer Mr .), K. Spen­


son, Chipping Tennis Club lias re-opened with a flourish. The top court has been resurfaced and last week members held a colfee morning, raising £31 to buy a new net. Held at the home of mem-


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retail manager for British Home Stores, of Worthing has been married at Bangor. North Wales. Mr Michael John Hatpin, only son of Alt's E. Hatpin, of 18 Windsor Avenue, Clitheroe, and the late Mr H. Hatpin, was mar­ ried at the Caerhun CM Chapel, to Miss Marian Elena Roberts, only daugh­ ter of Mr and Mrs J. Roberts, of Tnn-y-Bryn. Glasinfryn, Bangor. The couple are to live


A Clitheroe man who is


FLOWER CLUB


A DEMONSTRATION en­ titled “June Frolics’’ was given to members of Clith- eroc Flower Club by Mr Alan Milner, of Lytham.


containers as the base for his many beautiful creations.


He chose pedestal-type


Worthing. The bride will be taking up her first teaching appointment in September.


Found drunk in doorway


THE night David Reid Smith had one drink too many proved expensive. For police discovered him lying in a doorway and when the 61-year-old foundry worker appeared before Ribblc


her Mrs M. Hcanc, the Old Vicarage Parsonage, the event was well supported. A bring and buy stail offered a variety of goods including groceries small toys, soap and talc, and there were


plenty of home-made cakes. Raffle prizes included two


bottles of sherry, chocolates and plants.


Maddock tpre.'idcnt), Mr J. O. Butters (cha/nnan), Mr 11. Woods ivt^-eham&un). Mr A. Hodgson isccrcu-ry). Mr Spencer ttreasurev). Ateo on the committee arc Mr W. Cartwright, .Ur D. Hook and Mr E. Horsfrld. Possible items for ’.'.ext


club plans to hold a junior tennis tournament, similar to a knockout competition, and tor those wishing to compete there is an entry list at the post office.


Tills coming Saturday, the


Winners The monthly whist and


year's programme were dis­ cussed, supper followed, and !iic vicar doted the with prayer.


Bishop preaches As part of an endc.no.ir


to visit every church in Diocese and to preach at


Road, accompanied a hymn on hi* trumpet and three boys. Robert Davenport. Neil


Wilson and Simon Finch .sang. The Rev. W. J. Doidge


Bird spotting


Whalley brancli of the Young Ornithologist Club,


Six senior members of the


with local secretary, the Rev. J. R. Butcher, had a successful outing cn Satur­ day.


took a route through Sabderi, Sabden Brook. Newcluuch to Barley. They saw a small owl near Sabden, and a jay near Read , heights and several fly catchers. The group is ip need of


Meeting at Read, the party


adult helpers, preferable members of the RSPB.


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Prizes The Vicar of Whallcy. the


Rev. A. Harpur, will distri­ bute prizes at the Sunday- school attendance prize- giving during the family sendee op Sundav morning.


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Looking ahead Coun. J. Fell, inis been


asked to organise this year's Christmas fair at Whallcy Methodist Church, cn Nov­ ember 30th.


Mayor of the nibble Valley Borough.


Tlie event will be opened by Coun. Fred Singleton,


Hurst Green


Join in songs Two masters from atony-


hurst College entertained 30 me:., r.s of Hurst


Guinness,


Memorial Hall. Mr Cramsey and Mr Mc- accompanying


Green Over C0S at tile club's fortnightly meeting in the


themselves on guitar, played a mixture of music, and the pensioners joined in with the older songs. Before supper, the mem­


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earth sciences, biology, forest engineering, forest 'zoology


Her course., included


wortham Grammar School before going to university. has lived in Chipping with her famly for about eight years.


and forest botany. Jill, who attended Pcn-


horses and riding Jill has a large collection of wild flowers and plants which she is constantly adding to on her walks ' round tho countryside.


Apart from a love of


what form her future career will take. But while she Is at home, she intends t0 look for a part-time job, and walk round Chipping’5


Jill lias not vet decided


picturesque lanes with Ben toe family dog. Her 18-year-old brother


bers ployed 12 hands of whist and dominoes. Win­ ners: Ladies: Mrs W. Shoe- smith, Mrs M. Holden. Gents: Mrs H. Ainsworth, Mr R. Marsden. Dominoes: Mr W. Shoesmith, Mrs C. Snapc. Competition: Mrs W. Shoesmith.


at Bangor. Tree protection


James Is also hoping to follow suit and take a degree in forestry and, if possible,


graduates Forestry


A 21-YEAR-OLD chipping girl who finds enjoyment and interest in the open air and countryside iias gained a BSc honours degree in Forestry.


ders, of Broadmeado-.v. has been studying at ihe Univer­ sity College of North Wales. Bangor.


Jill Saunders, only daughter of Mr and Mrs li. a. Saun­


For the past three years


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Parked by white lines


double white line, George W. Evans (48), of Wlinlley Rond, Billington, was fined £-5 by Ribble Valley magistrates.


FOR failing to conform to a THE Ribble Valley Planning


and Transportation Com­ mittee has made preserva­


tion orders relating to trees at Pig Hill Cottage, Brun- gerley; and Turton Greece and Calf House woods near Bolton-by-Bowiand.


have parked opposite double white lines In Whallcy New Road, Billington, admitted toe offence and explained that he had stopped to un­ load tools and materials at a nearby house where he was working.


Evans, who was said to


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Clithcroc may lie as dead as the proverbial dodo but Us famous coat of arms lives


preached at both services which were well attended.


one of tlie services. Hie Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev. R. A. S. Marum.ui, came to Christ Chuto. Chatham, for Evensong on Sunday. The service was led bv the


domino drive organised by Chipping Parish Church .Mothers' Union was held in the Parish rooms on Satur­ day.


Ladies—Mrs M. Woods. Mi's N. Breaks, Mrs D. Seed. Gents—Mr B. J. Breaks, Mrs K. Brewer, Mr C. Haworth.


Whist winners were: Dominoes: Mrs A. M. Seed,


Andrew Harrison, Mrs Grecnliaigh, Mrs A. Burrow. Mrs A. Bolton. Mrs E. Jack-


vicar, the Rev. Noraan Maddock, and Conn. H. E. Bodcn read the lessons. Or­ ganist was Mr N. Lawson. The Bishop was accom­ panied by Mrs MartincaU.


vice at Chipping Parish Church, was the monthly request night. Tile Vicar, the Rev. T. Green, answered questions on confirmation. The congregation sang hymns by popular request.


By request The Sunday evening .ser­


Valley magistrates he had to pay £5 for being found drunk. S m i t h. of Brownlow


demonstration. Whalley Abbey was chosen


Mr Milner for entertaining the audience with his amus­ ing anecdotes during the


Mrs G. M. Mallett thanked


as the venue for the club's summer outing and over 40 members enjoyed the trip. An hour was spent on a


guided tour of the ruins before dinnet- was served in the conference house.


Jumble helps animals


THANKS to the hard work of three local youngsters, the funds of the Clitheroe Friends of Fur and Feather group have been boosted by £ 2.12.


The money was the pro­


Street, Clitheroe, could not stand up when he was found at 11-30 p.m. in a Castle Street doorway with bottles beside him. insp. Geoffrey Imeson <prosecut­ ing* to id the court. Pleading amity. Smith


said he ordered a last bottle o! beer before going home only to tind that another had been set up lor him. On the way up Castle Street a bottle slipped out of a bag he was carrying and he tumbled over as he tried to catch it.


ceeds of a Jumble sale held in Waddington Road, Clith- croe. by Trevor Lord, ol Waddington Road, and Barry and Mandy Ham­ mond, of St Mary’s Street.


•* m I I Wm \ 'S A Big surprise


for Grindleton teachers


A LOT of “ goodbyes ” have been said this week at Grindleton Lane Ends primary school, where the headmistress, the only other teacher and two of the


20 pupils are to leave shortly. First of all, headmistress


Mrs Greta Moir and teacher Mrs Zelma West organised a farewell tea party for the pupils in honour of sisters Louise and Kate Rickitt, whose family is moving shortly to Newcastle. Louise


in Slaidburn, were each given a farewell present. Then, just as the tea party


(10) and Kate (8) who live


ended, Mrs Moir and Mrs West found themselves on


Drove through lights at red


the receiving end of another presentation. Both teachers


are to retire tomorrow week and to mark the occasion, the chairman of the school trustees Mr Fred Wadding­ ton walked in, accompanied by all toe children’s mums. After Mr Waddington had


TRAFFIC lights in Man­ chester Road, Wha-Uey, changed to red but a car driven by John Bond (231, of Fairfield Close, Clitheroc. did not stop, Ribble Valley magistrates heard. And when police stopped


handed over a water-colour painting to each lady, the


school’s youngest pupil, five- year-old Helen Swindlehurst


CLITHEROE Flow I funds were incre&M| £50 from colic at the M


presented Mrs Moir with a decorative tray, and its senior pupil, Sheila Roberts (11) gave a similar present to Mrs West. To complete


were also presented. Said Mrs Moir afterwards:


the car they found toat the rear nearside tyre was partly bald. Bond was fined £10 for failing to conform to traffic light signals and £10 for having a defective tyre. Admitting both offences.


the ceremony, retirement cards bearing the signature of every child at toe school


"It was just like 'This is Your Life.’ Everything was


a complete surprise and of course we were highly de


lighted.’’ Bom in Clitheroc, Mrs


Moir has been headmistress at .Lane Ends for seven years. She began her career of infant and junior teach­ ing in Salford, moving later


to Blackburn. After 19 years on the staff of St James’s School. Clitheroe she moved to Slaidburn school in 1963 and then to Lane Ends. She and her husband,


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Bond s id toat another car had been following him closely as he approached the lights. They changed to amber but he felt it would be safer to continue than risk an accident.


Jagged edges on car


A CHATBURN man was fined £10 by Ribble Valley magistrates when he ad­ mitted usiny a car with dangerous parts. Tlie court heard that the


Duncan, live at Lower Asker Hill. Grindleton. with Mr: Moir's 94-year-old mother, Mrs Lily Hardacre. Mrs Moir has plenty of hobbies to occupy her retirement, including gardening and cooking. “Of course, I still intend to visit toe school from time lo time.'’ she


They proudly handed it over to Friends' organising com­ mittee member Mrs Mary Bridge, who thanked them for their effort.


be donated to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, along with the pro­ ceeds of a coffee evening to bo held later in the year.


The money will probably


added. Mrs We.-t. who lives at llarrop Fold, has been teach­


ing at Lane Ends l°r the past four years. Her hus­ band. Jack, retired as a teacher from Bowland County Secondary School two years ago. Mrs West’s retirement hobbies’ lists in­ cludes walking and nature


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wing of a ear being driven by Danny Clarkson (22), of Robinson Street, was hang­ ing loose and flapping about. P(5:ce who examined the car in Eshton Terrace. Clitheroe. also found that jagged and rusty metal was protruding from the edge of a hole in a car door. Clarkson pleaded guilty.


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A FORMER student o: Ribblesdalc School ai:d Accrington College of Fur­ ther Education. Mr Robert Wightman. of Chester Avenue, Clilheroe. ha-' gained a BSc honours de­ gree in economics and social sciences at Loughborough University of Technology.


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