Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, July 11th, 1974 3


Testing drivers


A ROAD salcty competition,


oreanlscii by the local branch of ■ Institute of Advanced Motorists, will be held at Broadway car park, Accrington. on August 18th. It is open to all drivers of


tour-wheeled ears and light cans up to loewt. who are not members of the Inst-K tlJtC. Trophies will be awarded


to the overall winner, the best driver on the road sec­ tion and the winners of the lour classes—men, women, novices and disabled drivers. Applications.


Village News Whalley Golden eggs


A REMARKABLE collection of hand-painted goose eggs is creating an impression among visitors to Whalley Library. The two dozen eggs were


painted by Valerie Rogerson, of Whitworth, Rochdale, who finds the shells a per­ fect surface for painting in miniature. They are on dis­ play until July 20th. The pictures vary from


together


with an entry tee oi 11 Up ■ lap tor disabled drivers', dioukl be sent to Mrs E. Uinrile. 128 Lime Road, Acc-


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Dutch landscapes to the age of chivalry with knights in armour. The artist’s two Sal uk: dogs also feature on several of the paintings. Each egg has a gold tassel


are invited to a meeting at the school on Monday dur­


ing which presentations will be made to the retiring headmaster and staff. The meeting starts at 7-30


p.m. and will be addressed by Mr Fred Calvert, District


Education Officer.


for hanging, and at least half a dozen are for sale from £4.50 to £5. Also on show at the library


is a collection of water colours and oil paintings, by Mr E. J. W. Prior, of Bingley, who has exhibited at the London Royal Academy. The library is open Mon­


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day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-30 to noon and 1 p.m. to 7-30. It is closed all day Thursday, and open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.


Membership growing Membership of the Wlial-


lcy group of the Young Ornithologists’ Club is rapidly increasing, with 43 names on the books. Thirty members met on


was officially launched at a meeting attended by district c o m m i s s io n e r Mrs H. Crompton. There will be a further two meetings to show the Cubs and the leaders, Mrs Eileen Freeman and Mrs Irene Preston, how a pack meet­ ing should be conducted. There will be an investiture sometime in August.


New pack Chipping’s new Cub pack


More to find Chipping Village Hall


committee has received yet another set-back with its plans to install oil-fired cen­ tral heating. Instead of having the


former boiler house renova­ ted at a cost of about £150. a new one is being built fol­ lowing the discovery that there are no foundations to


the old building. The committee will now


have to find an additional £750, which makes the total cost well over £2.000. The original estimate was in the region of £1,400.


Friday, when they tested their knowledge of birds with a quiz. They also dis­ cussed future plans and out­ ings with their secretary, the


Rev. J. R. Butcher.


About leather Leather craft was the


subject chosen by Mr F. Smith, of Great Harwood,


when he spoke at the monthly meeting of Whalley


Trefoil Guild. Mr Smith also gave illus­


trations of ladies wearing leather. Recently members were entertained at a meet­ ing of Great Harwood Guild. They were shown the county standard and discussed


Guild matters. Chatburn


Coffee evening Chatbum M e t h o d i s t


Women's Fellowship funds were increased by £28 from


of the bring and buy stall and refreshments were pro­ vided by Miss Castlehouse.


Ribblesdale Club Hostesses at the weekly


a coffee evening at the home of Miss M. Castlehouse in Darkwood Crescent. Mrs P. M. G. Hood was in charge


having its share of visitors this summer. Last week a party of 40 members from Pilling Mothers’ Union were shown round the church, learning something of its history from the vicar, the Rev. T. Green, who later


Visitors Chipping Parish Church is


Waddington


a party of 44 children and five teachers from Wadding­ ton and West Bradford CE Primary School visited the Lowther Wildlife Park at the weekend.


See wildlife As an end of term treat,


their cycling proficiency test at Waddington Primary School last week came through with flying colours. The children were pre­


Pass test All 19 children who took


pared for tile test by area Road Safety Officer Mr Neil Cunliffe, who also examined them.


leen Woods, Elizabeth Hart­ ley. Virginia Clark, Elaine Barrow. Elizabeth Iphofcn, Jonathon Brown, Julie Mor­ gan, Susan Freeman, Caro­ line Whitehead. Elizabeth Havwood, Roger Freeman. Philip Thomas, Sarah Hailsworth. Gail Wilkes. Roger Bristol, Andrew Herd. Grace Makinson, Mark Holden and Lynette Morgan.


The children were; Kath­


Busy day Waddington Methodist


Church had a full day of services to celebrate the annual Sunday School anni­ versary. Collections amoun­ ted to over £80.


was Mrs J. Butcher, wife of the Minister, and two scho­ lars Mark Fox and David Herd, gave Bible readings.


Preacher in the morning Linda Whitfield and


from Morecambe Parish Church Young Wives were there.


led prayers. The previous week a group


reminiscences when ex- Preston North End football star Willie Cunningham and other former players were in Chipping on Sunday to play a team from Hie


Memories It was an afternoon for


village. The crowds who turned


funds.Tea and cakes were after­ wards served in the village hall, and local Scouts’ chair­ man Mr Gordon Richardson thanked the visiting team.


meeting of the Ribblesdale Club were Mrs D. Atkinson, Mrs Cottam and Miss L. Knight. Miss N. Wignall raffled flowers for club tunds. Mrs Jackson being the winner. Members en­ joyed their usual games of


dominoes.


Anniversary Christ Church Sunday


School Anniversary Services


were held on Sunday. 'Die preacher at both services was the Rev. Norman Wain, of Stacksteads. Bacup. Mr Wain was a former colleague of the Vicar of Chatburn (the Rev. N. Maddock), when they worked together in Blackpool. Scholars sang special hymns — "We’ve a story to tell to the nations ; •• Walking in the King’s highway”; " Suffer little children”; and "I listen’’— the words and music of this being composed by Mrs H. Brewer, a member of Christ


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school scholars also sang two action songs at the afternoon family service. These were " I have hands and " Jesus loves little ones like me.” Ail the children’s singing was accompanied by Mrs H. Brewer (piano) and Mr R. Porter (guitar). Or­ ganist was Mr N. Lawson. At the morning service two probationers were awarded their chorister’s badge and were promoted to singing girl and singing boy. They were Janet Spencer and Carl Brewer. L e s s o n s were read by Susan Frank- jand, Marie Reeves, the Sunday School Queen Miss Karen Brewer — and Helen Spencer. Before the family service there was the usual procession through the village, with aU the church organisations taking part. The Blackburn Citadel Sal­ vation Army Band provided the music. The offerings were for Sunday school


funds. Chipping


Tennis The junior knockout


t e n n i s tournament at


Chipping on Saturday was won by Miss Margaret Mercer. She beat Miss M.


Aircy in the final. Eight players competed in


the matches, which has en­ couraged the tennis club to S ink about holding a similar event in August. Also in August will be an American-type


for seniors.


one connected with Brabins Endowed School. Chipping.


Invitation Former scholars and any­


by the local Scouts, with some of them making up the team. Proceeds, not yet totalled, are for Scout


out to see how the village team compared with the North End heroes, went away satisfied with the 5-5 draw. The match was organised


Gillian Greenw-od led the choruses on their guitars. Preacher at the afternoon and evening services, was Mr Clifford Boardman, a local preacher from Preston.


Before the main service in


tils afternoon, children walked in procession to the cenotaph, where a wreath was laid by Neil Haworth and Heather Bury. Returning to the Sunday


range from magazines ana tissues to bottle tops ana grasses. Mr Moss showed examples of his work.


to glue or paste — and said that mosaics and childrens scrapbooks were forms oi the art. Materials used


Link member from Mellor


WI, Mrs Lee, gave an ac­ count of her visit to London for the WX annual meeting. Members held a raffle which raised £5 to buy material to send to the Solomon Isles.


Rimington


Horticultural Society will hold its annual summer show in the Memorial Hall on Saturday. This will be the second one and it is open for people living within an eight-mile radius. There are 32 classes and seven for children and the judge will be Mr Ian D. Mason, of Bolton-by-Bowland. Society chairman is Mr John Whit­ taker. of Thimblehall, Newby.


Show Rimington and District


Gisburn


Accrington Branch of Boots Chemist, Mrs Hobb gave a make-up demonstration to Gisburn WI. Mrs Asquith one of the members of the Institute, volunteered to be a model. Mrs H. Wadding­


for a picture tea towel was won by Mrs Dibb, with Mrs


ton proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Hobb. qihe monthly competition


Morton second and Mrs J. Gomall third.


Mitton


For church A coffee evening at the


School a reunion service for past and present scholars was presided over by Mr Kenneth Davey, of Clith­ eroe. Most of the Sunday School children took part in a demonstration called “The Lord is my Shep­


herd.” Mr Boardman preached


in the evening and Kath­ leen Woods was reader.


Slaidburn


Frank Walton and Mr Neil Craig and a team of 20 boys


Swimmers Local Scout leaders PC


joined a sponsored swim at Preston Baths to raise money for the Queen Alex­ andra Rose Day Appeal. A group of Scouts are at


burn Methodist Church have been friends from Bentham Road, Blackburn. They called in on their annual outing in a convoy of cars and enjoyed com­ munity singing in the church. Accompanying them at


Hospitality Recent visitors to Slaid­


the organ was Mr Horace Tattersall, of Blackburn.


present busy patching up and painting five recently acquired canoes. They even­ tually hope to take them on camp sites and enter the an­ nual Scout canoe race at Clitheroe. The Scouts are hoping for


support from the village at their first jumble sale in the village hall tomorrow at 6-30 pm.


Hurst Green


an unusual reason for buy­ ing bird seed, but when dried its flowers make at­ tractive table decorations, members of Hurst Green WI were told. The speaker, Mrs Hodson,


Dried flowers Growing millet is rather


advised anyone interested in drying plants to experi­


ment with any plant which appealed to them. Mrs Hubbner, of KSnowle


The singing was conducted by Mr Geoffrey Haworth, of Cherry Tree. and the arrangements were made by Mr John Shorrock. The party was accom­


home of Mr and Mrs A. Porter, Orchard Cottage, Mitton, on Saturday, was well supported and raised more than £50 for All Hallows Church. There was a bring and buy stall and, the evening being fine, people took the opportunity to stroll round the garden, which was much admired. Mr and Mrs Porter were thanked for their hospitality.


Langho


Enjoy trip Senior members of St


Leonard's Mothers’ Union went on a coach trip to Lytham St Annes last week. Although the weather was a little disappointing, the trip, winch was organised by Mrs M. Hargreaves and Mrs A. Rodwell, was enjoyed by


everyone.


For Scouts About £20 was raised for


Langho Scout funds by a coffee evening and bring and buy sale at the home of Mrs M. Klavins, in York Lane, Langho.


panied by the Minister, the Rev. Gordon James, and at Slaidburn to give a welcome was their Minister in charge, the Rev. Gordon Hood and Mrs Hood. Before leaving, the party


Church. Langho, the Rev. P. H. Dearden, thanked Mrs Klavins for organising the effort.


The Vicar of St Leonard's


had supper, which they had brought with them, in the schoolroom. The next visitors were men of the Cambridge Street Methodist Church, Accrington, accompanied by their Minister, the Rev. George Stewart. They held a singing


Lamb trade improves


session in the church, for which the organist was Mr J. Beckett. Soloist was Mr David Lloyd, who was in charge of the arrangements. The evening concluded with tea and biscuits.


Green WI, gave an account of her visit to the annual general meeting. She was asked to give the Hurst Green members’ congratula­ tions to Mrs Yates for win­ ning three gold stars for


handicraft in a Tomorrow’s Heirlooms exhibition.


Over 60s Hurst Green Over 60s


Memorial Hall, took the form of a whist and domino drive. Ladies winners were Mrs


Club meeting, in the Billington


in a competition with a difference at Biliington and Langho WI’s monthly meet­


Limerick time There was a bumper entry


F. Brown and Mrs E. Live- sey, gents, Mr T. Whalley and Mr C. Holden. Dominoes winners were Mr H. Ains­ worth and Mr W. Shoesmith and a raffle was won by Mr Crampsey. Members after­ wards enjoyed supper and a chat.


West Bradford


Toy maker A talk on soft toy making


was given to members of West Bradford Women’s Institute by Mrs J. Darby. The meeting was chaired


ing. Members were invited to


complete a limerick, the first line of which was “There was a young lady from Langho.’-’ Winners were Mrs J. Bradford, Mrs L. Middleton and Mrs N. Ash­ croft.The competition


judged by guest speaker Mrs A. Riorden, who had earlier given a talk entitled "Behind the Iron Cur­ tain," about a visit to East Germany. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs E. Hasler. Winners of the raffle


was


by the president Mrs K. M. Hanson. Secretary Mrs M. Frazer reported on the annual meeting in London to which she was delegate. The WX birthday narty was arranged for September and a visit to Grindleton WI for


later this month. A competition for three


tournament


roses was won by Mrs Nut- tall. Recently, WI members took a party of senior citi­ zens from the village on a coach trip around the Ribble Valley. They stopped In Gargrave for afternoon


tea and a stroll. .


(2)w “ Kissing in the Back Row ” — The Drifters. (__) “ The Banging Man ”—Slade.


'(II) “ Don’t Let The Sim Go Down On Me ” '


were Mrs A. Foster (picnic set) and Mrs E. Nubtall (gift token). The meeting was at­ tended by 46 people.


Clayton-le-Dale


Collage work Members of Clayton-lc-


Dale WI will probably be spending their spare time creating collages after hear­ ing an enthralling talk on the subject by Mr Geoffrey Moss, of Scorton. Mr Moss explained the


origin of the word collage — from the French meaning


THE ‘’Whitbread Bods” could well have drunk some of their own brew when


they played in the final of the Commercial Hotel’s four-a-side football com­ petition.


did anything but excel, los­ ing 22-7 against a team


For the Clitheroe team


behind t'ie ^*obel on Whal- ley Road, the ex-Blackbum Rovers and England cap­ tain, Ronnie Clayton, pre­ sented p n*s *0 the winning team and the runners-up. The competition was


from Rosscndalc—Juventos. After the match, played


organised by the hotel’s activities committee and


attracted 31 teams from the


a*The committee Is now setting its sights °n organ­ ising a pram race on August 31st, subject to


police approval. PICTURE: The winning


team Juventos (front)^with the "Whitbread Bods.


“ The Streak Ray Stevens. “ The Sixtecns”—The Sweet. “ I’d Love You To Want Me ”—Lobo. « Banana Rock The Wombles.


“ Young Girl ” Gary Puckett and the Union Gap .


“ Band On The Run ” —Paul McCartney and Wings.


“ Diamond Dogs ’’—David Bowie. “ She’s A Winner ’’—The Intruders. “ Sugar Baby Love ’’—The Kubettes.


“ If You Go Away ’’—Terry Jacks.


Last week’s placlngs are in brackets. Tip for the Top: “ Tonight ’’-T h e Rubettes. LP of the Week! “ Another Time Another Place —


Bryan Ferry. Chart compiled by Ames Record Bar. . _ _


(I) « She ’’—Charles Aznavour. “ Always Yours”—Gary Glitter. “ Rock Your Baby ”—George McCrae. “ Going Down The Road Roy Wood. “ Ilcy Rock and Roll Showaddywaddy. m; “Wall Street Shuffle”—10 c.c.


—Elton John (7) “ There’s a Ghost In My House ”—R. Dean Taylor


the Methodist Sunday school on Monday evening, the Rev. P. M. Gordon Hood presiding. Mr George Braithwaite. of Clitheroe,


Magistrate's talk The Over-60s group met in


spoke on the duties of a magistrate. Thanks were proposed by the Minister.


LAMBS and ewes met with an excellent trade in Clith- croe Auction Mart on Mon­ day, but cattle trade was down again. There were forward 51 fat cattle, four pigs, 113 ewes and 1,378


lambs. LiRhlwcipht steers inside to


£20.70 and averaqod £18.64; medium £18.80. Calf bulls to £21 (£19.60), lightweight heifers £18 (£17.10), medium £17 (£16). First quality fat cows made to


Demonstration A representative of the


A degree in law


PENDLETON man Mr Jolm


BeRgs, °f Lantern Cottage, East View, has gained a BA degree in law A student at Manchester


Polytechnic, Mr Bcgg., (22) is a former pupil of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. He now intends to sit solicitor s examinations


before going into articles with a Blackburn firm.


BLUE team were feeling anything but blue at Wad­ dington and West Bradford CE Primary School’s annual sports day—for they came top of the points


Adrian Colwell and vice- captain Claire Barrow, they gained 139 points and were afterwards nresented with a cup by school manager Mr J. Barrow, of Oakenfields, Waddington. Second were rod team (captain Richard Wilson,


list. Led bv their captain


■ term sports, held on land opposite the school, belong­


A total of 157 youngsters took part in the end-of-


ing to farmer Mr J. Carr. Headmaster Mr P. A. Cun­


vice-captain Julie Morgan) with 136 points, third, green team (Neil Howarth and Virginia Clark) 123 points and fourth, yellow team (John Chew and Elizabeth Hartley) 112 points.


liffe was starter and deputy head Mrs Edna Brown was clerk. Judges were teachers Mrs Madge Sagar. Mrs June Lewis. Mrs Pat March and Miss Joyce Sutcliffe. Events included flat races,


Literacy class is casualty of expenses axe


sack, potato, skipping, wheel­ barrow, relay, slow bicycle, and cross-country races and throwing the cricket ball.


THE literacy class at Ribblesdale Adult. Centre has become a casualty of the recent, County decision not to pay tutors' travelling expenses.


“PLEASF. MISS, may we shout ‘HurrahT


It was a request which


Mrs Valeric Hall, head-. mistress of Downturn School, was only too dad to grant, for it isn’t every day that you see a Royal visitor practically on your doorstep. Armed with flags which


they had coloured them­ selves, the entire school — 2d pupils — lined up outside Downham Hall on Thursday morning to wave goodbye to Princess Alexandra, who had been staying overnight on a


private visit. Sharing the excitement of


the children were school secretary Mrs Barbara Davy, caretaker M


rs Frances Robinson, infant teacher


PROBUS CLUB


A FURTHER iccount of the


Clitheroc Praus , V 11 V “y Mr A. Brostfj(. °f Accrtng-


toMr 13'oadW’ was conclud­ ing a t)lk .'f which he gave


the lint Plrt lasl • Par' P® illustrsed his remarks with many fascinating photo­


graph" of the launching, the huge NASA space centre


complK aad some brilliant!-, clear news taken on the moon )V the astronauts. He spoke of the multi­


racial co-operation in the Apollo project, mentioning a fuel cell invented and devclojed in this country. The \rocriwins, he sftld. bough: oat the firm and re­


cruited 'ts staff- Thoaks were expressed by


Mr A-istin Porter, oi Mit- ton.


of 56'a«snaented by guests from Eccles. Accrington and Hereford. Mr Hutchison, of Eccles thanked the club and Ah Broadley for an in­ teresting visit- Mr Kenneth Williamson, of Barrow, pre­ sided The next meeting is on July l»th. when Mr F Wilkinson


business abroad.


Biology degree


£13.10 (£11.70), others £10 (£9.51). Light lambs made to 38p. (36.75p), medium 36p (34p). All


MR JAMES LOVELY, son of Mr and Mrs J. Lovely, of the Cross Keys, Lowergatc, Clitlieroe. has gained a BSc


lambs’ average 36p. Half-bred ewes £12.20 (£9.90). horned ewes £10 (£7.70). Pork pigs £2.74. Entries were small In Friday’s


Degree in biolo&


sale of ln-calf and store cattle, but trade was very much belter for the In-calf cattle. Store cattle also found a brighter demand.


made to £164 and averaged £143, and In-calf heifers £175 (£173).


Friesian steers made to £106 and black Hereford steers to £60.


July-August calvers second-class honours, at >'. 'vit‘’


Imperial College, London. Lovely has also


received an associateship of the Royal College of Science. A former P"P'' of Thorn- leigh Salesian College,


Bolton, he intends to study for a PhD. also at Imperial College.


tt’iis nn attendance .. ,


launching o* '.he Ai»Uo J7 moon rocket xas Pjv t


Downham kiddies meet a Royal visitor


Miss Ruth Shnrrock and


part-time teacher Mrs Gil­ lian Spensley, as well as a cluster or villagers and estate workers. While waiting for the


appearance of the Princess _. guest of I.ord Clitheroe, Lord Lieutenant of Lanca­ shire, and Lady Clithcroc — the children were allowed to play and to stroke the horse of a mounted police­


man. But the question most on


their minds — “How will we


Ramblers spot a


kingfisher THE Hoddcr Valley pro­ vided Clithcroc Naturalists with a pleasant outing on


Saturday. Led by Mr B. Sharpies they set out from Slaidburn via the Clapham Road, crossing Croasdale Beck, and later the Hodder by the ancient Holmchead Bridge, a kingfisher being


seen. They later had an excel­


lent view oi Hammerton Hall and arriving at the 16th century building were given interesting notes by Mr Sharpies of the Hmn- mertons. who lived there for


several centuries. Bv courtesy of Mr and


talk about


Mrs Bob Baines, who now live at the hall, the party was shown the medieval stone spiral staircase, also the huce 13ft. fireplace un­ covered during alterations a few years ago. On each side of the chimney and at the back of the fireplace there are holes where a man might stand and they aic believed to be ' priest holes.” Mr Sharpies thanked Mr and Mrs Baines for their


I was bv Ten Acre Hill, and along 'the road through the


courtesy. The remainder of the walk


forest to Stephen Park, by permission of the Forestry Commission, before return­


ing across Hammerton Mere. Brookhouse Green, Ramgill and Hammerton Hall to Slaidburn. Mr J. Gregory gave' the vote of thanks.


on July 20th. Meet Skipton bus 1-34 p.m.


The next walk is to Newby, RAMBLER


Dismantle planning empire


” SITE - VALUE - RATING places the whole cost of local services on site- owners.” Tilts does not mean, however, that such site-owners are subsidising those occupying the sites of others and making no such contribution to that cost . Thus runs Mr Slater's argument.


In the circumstances we


can leave him to think up further non-sequiturs in support of his now-exploded sitc-value-rating system and move into more productive territory.


universally applied poll-tax is not only that it is just, and can be seen to be Just, but it will encourage Us all to cast a niore critical eye on how our money is being


The real virtue in a


spent. As we survey the local


scene can anyone doubt that the time has come to exer­ cise a much greater control over local “ empire-builders ” who are so gaily spending increasingly


amounts of ratepayers money? For starters, could we not


astronomic


consider the possibility of dismantling part, if not all, of the rapidly increasing ” planning ’’ empire which serves mainly to inhibit local development. FRANK S. L. MOON. 15 Church Street, Clitlicrnc.


know her?” — was soon solved when Princess Alexandra left the hall and came over in the rain to speak to them. “Which lesson are you


missing?’’ she asked. Hear­ ing that it was arithmetic, nobody’s favourite, her next question was, “Docs she


teach it well?” Talking to Mrs Hall about


tlie new maths used in schools today. Princess Alexandra revealed that like many parents she found it


difficult to understand the arithmetic her seven and a half year old daughter was


doing. The Princess, wearing a


bright yellow coat and a Breton hat of while with liny navy spots and a hand of navv blue, also chatted to a couple of housewives, gardener Mr Boh Swarbrick, some of the farm workers


and police. Then she was whisked away


ren.


Father and son hurt in crash


A CHATBURN father and son are in Blackburn Royal Infirmary recovering from injuries received when their car was in collision with a 10-ton Ribble Cement tanker


Ribble Lane. Chatburn, and his 15-year-old son Roger had to be freed from the


on Monday. Mr Ernest Peacock (61), of


wrecked car by police and ambulancemen. Mr Peacock, a weighbridge clerk at Ribble Cement, was yester­ day said to be ” satisfac­ tory.'' Roger, a pupil at Ribbles'dalc S c h o o l , was “ improved."


Found dead at side of motor cycle


A GISBURN man was found dead alongside his motor cycle bv a passing farmer early on Monday morning about a mile and a half on the Nelson side of the


village. Mr Thomas McDonnell


(51), who lived in a caravan behind the Ribblesdale Anns at Gisbum, is believed to have been travelling to work- He died following a road accident in which police say no other vehicle was in­ volved.


FINED £10


FOR urinating in the street, Donald Whittaker (26). of Henthorn Road, Clitheroe,


was fined £10 at Ribble Valley Magistrates’ Court.


in a limousine, amid fare­ well cheers from the child­


Price, who lives in Wivalley Road, Pad-iham, has decided


Course tutor Mrs Barbara


with regret that she can no longer carry on with the job.


Mrs Price said this week; “I had been contemplating


giving up for personal rea­ sons but the decision to axe travelling expenses has been a deciding factor.”


been running for two terms is the only one of its kind in the district, and has con­ sequently attracted illiterate and semi-illiterate peop e from a wide area.


The class, which has


organiser Mr Jeff Smith: "It mil be very difficult to find a replacement for such a specialist job but we will be advertising the post shortly along with others from which staff have re­ signed. As reported in last week's


Said local adult education


Advertiser, nearly a third of local adult


teachers have handed in their notices following the County decision. "The literacy course was a


education


high priority one as it fu3- filled an important social


need,” he said, "There were nine enrolled members. They will of course have benefited from their two terms’ work but they are rather disappointed that they cannot continue. We will just have to keep our fingers crossed that a re­ placement can be found be­


means that another project in connection with the literacy course will have to be shelved—at least tem­


fore too long.” Mrs Price’s resignation


porarily. Explained Mr Smith: "We


were hoping to start a scheme for volunteers to visit the homes of those im­ proving their reading and writing abilities. The volun­


teers. trained by course tutors, would be able to help the students augment their classroom work individually. •'Ironically, volunteers of


this kind would be able to claim travelling expenses


from the County,” he said. Meanwhile, there is hope


will be payable to tutors. The County Council has de­ cided that' those who have to transport bulky equip­ ment—for example—sowing machines—from class to class will still be able to claim expenses. Mr Smith was this week hoping to meet District


that in at least a few cases, travelling expenses


Education Officer Mr Fred Calvert to find out exactly which teachers the rule


would apply to.


Girl (17) denies wounding charge


A CLITHEROE girl who threw a glass at a 16-yeax- old schoolgirl, resulting in her needing more than 60 stitches in her wrist, was


day. Miss Susan Denson ( l ib a


fined £20 at Ribble Valley Magistrates’ Court on Tues­


machinist, of Stirling Close, Clitheroc, denied a charge of unlawful and malicious wounding, arising from an incident at the New Inn, Gisburn. The Bench found the case


proved, and in addition to the fine She was ordered to pay £30 compensation and


other costs of £64. Mr Tern.- Ibbotson (prose­


cuting) said that neither girl had ever met before that evening. After inci­


dents in the toilets and the bar. Denson had asked to fight with the other girl. Just before the glass-throw­ ing incident the two girl* had thrown drinks at one another. Mr J. L. Lumley (defend­


ing) said Denson had beep annoyed at something she overheard the girl telling her friend as they left the toilets.


had cut her wrist on a glass, broken when her boy friend upturned the table as b* knocked Denson to the ground.


He suggested that the gin •


of one girl and half a dozen of the other, he said.


The case was one of six !


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