Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March 21st, 1974 11 I X 1' / '


CAMERA CLUB


WINNERS THE results of the annual competition at Ribblesdale C am e r a C lu b w e re announced to an enthusia­ stic gathering at Stanley


House.In attendance were the two judges, Mr Stanley Davies, of Manchester, r"'-d Mr D. J. Marsh, of Preston, who commented upon the entries and placings. The photographs will be


HIGH-CLASS BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS


64 WHALLEY ROAD CLITHEROE


on view at tlic society’s annual exhibition which opens in the Parish Church Institute on Saturday after­ noon. Opener will be Mr J. A. Filchett, president of the Lancashiu and Cheshire photographic Union. The exhibition is also open on Sunday afternoon and Mon­ day evening. Pictorial: Prints—1, A.


ROBBINS— PROCTER


proprietor of the Moorcock Hotel, Waddington, Miss Cynthia Margaret Procter, was married at St Helen's Palish Church. Waddington, to Mr Graham John Robbins, who works in the advertisement department of


Daughter of a former


the Burnley Express and Nelson Leader scries.


daughter of Mr Joseph Procter, of the Old Silent Inn. Stanbury. Haworth,


The bride is the only


and the late Mrs M. Procter. The bridegroom is the elder son of Mrs K. M. Robbins, of the Beeches, Clitheroe Road. Whalley, and the late Mr J. F. Robbins. Given away by her father,


magnolia flowered bonnet, and carried a white basket with blue liyacynth tips and iris. The other bridesmaids


Telephone 2 3 7 7 6 & Whalley 2 1 3 8 ANNOUNCE THAT IN


Rigby; 2. B. Tyrer; 3, H. Eccles. Slides—1. H. Eccles; 2, D. D. Wright; 3, G. Fe teller. Portrait prints—1 and 2,


and 3, D. D. Wright. Slides—1 and 3, T. Barber: 2, G. Fletcher. Record prints—1 and 2


carried all white modern bouquets of freesia and Ja panese chrysanthemums. Best man was Mr Alan


(bridegroom’s cousin). Ushers were Mr Dennison Robbins (bridegroom's brother! and Mr Nigel Procter (bride’s brother!. The service was conduc


Beggs, and the groomsmen were Mr Douglas Hepburn and Mr Jonathon Ltipton


1 and 3, B. Tyrer; 2, A. Rigbv. Slides—1, A. Rigby; 2, T. Barber; 3, G. Fletcher. Beginners’ pictorial prints


2, Mrs F. Eccles. Natural history' prints


B. Tyrer; 3, T. Barber. Slides—1 an 3. T. Baarbcr;


TAKING a loreak. from load g members of the branch looking on. , ,


—1 and 2, Mrs F. Eccles. A coach load of members


ted by Canon C. F. Good- child. and Air Dyson was organist. Taking part in a wedding


the bride wore a model gown of Swiss organza trimmed with guipure lace and crystal droppers. A feature of the gown was a flowing dip train from the back waist, which was also trimmed with a band of guipure lace. A full-length boutfanf veil


visited Rochda’a on Sun­ day and enjoyed viewing the 64th annual exhibition of the London Salon of Photography.


for the first time, the children's choir led the bride's procession from the tower to chancel. During the service the children sang “The Lord's My Shepherd " to Crimond. A reception was held at


was held in place bv a bridal band of matching puinure lace and crystals. She carried an all while


Wives take


Stirk House, Gisburn. after which the couple left for a honeymoon in the Canary Islands. They are to live at Trout- beck. Brook Villas, Wadding­


ton. Photo: Peeks, Clitheroe.


classical bouquet of Austrian miniature orchids, lily of the valley. symbidium orchids, frcesia and hyacinth tips. The bridesmaids were


Christine Ellis


Talk on antiques


Christine Joselin. Marion Piceins and Rachel CunlifTo (bridegroom's niece). Master Phillin Procter. bride's voungest brother, was page- bov The bridesmaids wore


(cousin!.


MANY filth century Staf­ fordshire figures were shown bv Mr Ambler, of Halifax, in a talk to Clitheroe Antique Collectors' Club. Many of the figures were


model gowns of kingfisher French jersey crepe, in a classical design, featuring Camelof-style sleeves. While flowered pill box hats com­ pleted the ensemble. The small bridesmaid.


Rachel CunlifTe. wore a white Swiss embroidered


nylon picture gown with charge


TRINITY Methodist Church Modern Wives took charge of the Sunday evening ser­ vice and sang' in tile choir. The well-attended service


was led by Mrs Dickinson, i Lessons' were read by Mrs


Stnnsficld and Mrs Mansell, and soloist was Mrs Ruth


Mitchell. Four members. Mrs Hail­ wood. Mrs Wrigley, Mrs


, inn,linn the hooks. Mr Dowle is presented with the shield hy WO Peduzie, with


ROAD, WHALLEY for your


to Dunsop


FOR tlic past two years members of the Hodder Val­ ley branch of the Royal British Legion have kept up a constant supply of books to soldiers serving in Ulster and last week the Army ex­ pressed its gratitude in the form of a regimental shield. One of the units which


Daniels and Mrs Birkett, presented the playlet. " Are your prejudices showing?” The minister, the Rev.


of notable characters depic­ ting the history of our times,


which Mr Ambler related with many interesting facts laced with romanticism.


Also or great interest were the contents of a Victorian


is on April 1st a t the Sun Inn, Waddington.


tov box. Tile club's annual meeting


Trefoil Guild


N. D. Walton, concluded the service with an appropriate address. Members of tlic Young


Wives welcome new mem­ bers to tlieir fellowship


meetings. The next is next Wednesday, when Mr Ben Harris, president of the South West Scottish Tourist


country." This is a n open night at which everyone will be welcome.


Board will show the film A holiday in a quiet


raises £45 A COFFEE evening, orga­ nised b.v Whalley, Read. Sabdcn and district Ticloil Guild, at Whalley C of E School, raised £45 towards funds.


not as well attended as on previous occasions, mainly because of a number ol monev-raising events m the village recently. Special guests included


An annual event, it wa»


has good cause to thank the branch is the 1st Battalion The Queen's Lancashire Regiment, who presented a shield to the chairman of tile branch's services com­ mittee, Mr Jim Dowle. o!


Dunsop Bridge. The presentation was


made by Warrant Officer


Michael Peduzie on behalf of his battalion at a cere­ mony at the Parker's Arms Hotel, Newton, headquarters


of the branch. Among those taking part


wcic the proprietor of the hotel. Mr Glyn Jones; the branch president. Capt. James Kenyon; the chair­


man, Mr Frank Lambert; the secretary, Mr Dennis Bond; the vice-president. Mr Chris Silverwood; Fr Joseph Stoker, parish priest of St Hubert's, Dunsop Bridge, who is also the branch padre; Mr Tommy Wood and Mr Arthur Severs, wlio.-e home at Dunsop Bridge has


confectionery delights.


been occupied for the past two years by the constant in­


flow of books. Accompanying Warrant


Officer Peduz.ie was Sgt Major Andy Kane, of the Royal Corps of Transport, who is responsible for ship-


ping the massive loads of i literature to Ulster.


ger on way ^ 5


r-nNCFRN at the possible danger to children who H?,se a c ro s f th e road to the new playing field when


a r e r i s r j & f o s r s s &


th a t perhaps extra warning Mens could be put up- But Mr J. D. Riddiougli, Educa­ tion Officer, pointed out that tlie highway authority did not look kindly on a pro­


Sub-Committee. Suggestions were made


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THE dances organised by the Parent-Teacher Associa­ tion of SS Michael and John’s School are so


popular tlial all tlic tickets • ate often sold out in


advance . . on Friday exception.


. and the dance night was no


About 170 people filled the


Catholic Hall, Lowcrgatc, to dance the night away to the


music of the Royston Trio. The dance was organised


to' the association’s com­ mittee and raised over £50 for their lunds. Refreshments were In­ cluded in the price ot


admission and were organ­ ised and served by members ' of the committee.


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was a. licensed bar, run by Mr Derek Moss, of the Commercial Hotel, to give them the energy to cany on. Our picture shows a


group of dnnccis taking a well deserved break.


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£23.10 £25.30 £28.60


INCLUSIVE OF V.A.T. — INSTALLATION EXTRA WHILE STOCKS LAST


j Q p F R E E caravanning instruction courses for customers


tlic chairman of Clitheroe RDC, Conn. James Fell and Mrs Fell; tile Vicar, the Rev. A. 1-Iarpur, and Mrs liarpur; tlic Rev. I. Robbins and Mrs Robbins, tlic Countv Trefoil Advisor. Mrs D. Miller, of Blackburn, and Coun. J. S. R. Shaw and Mrs Shaw.


During the year the Guild has contributed to various


other funds such as Oxfam, the senior citizens, towards a bedroom at Waddow Hall, and they also made up 36 gift parcels a t Christmas. As is customary, the


coffee was made bv the County Commissioner Mrs I. J. Thomson, Guides


played their part in taking ticket money and helping generally. Stalls did a brisk trade.


They included a bring and buy, a white elephant and nearly-new goods. Home­ made cakes quickly disap- peared and a tombola was an added attraction. There were two guessing competitions for prizes.


£550 for painting


A MURAL painted by Mr Norman Hughes, tlie man with the germ phobia who found a new lease of life in Clitheroe. has earned £550 for charity.


picting a montage of famous sporting personalities, was bought by a London business­ man at an auction in the Hilton. The money is to go to a printers’ charity.


The 14ft. x 12ft. work, de­


liferation of signs. Mr Riddiougli also noted


that parents had a resl,°11' Mhilitv m ensuring the


.-atety of their children TOWNSON—MASON


TRACTOR dealer Mr Colin Townson younger son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Townson, of Windyatcs, Newton, was married to Miss Lynetie Carole Mason ai GS Peter and Paul's Church. Bolton- bv-Bowland on Saturday. ' The bride, a chemist's assistant.


small Petita bride's


Madia..


daughter of Mr and All's I. D. Mason, of Council House, Holden, Bolton-by-Bowlaiid. Given away by her father, silo wore a model gown of white Swiss Lisse, trimmed


is tlie elder


a mob dress


classical drove


i burgundy Dacron trimmed with coffee


bridesmaid Mi.-s Alin Porter, the cousin. They wore


other attendants '..’ore coffee picture hats, trimmed with burgundy velvet, and carried bououets ot mixed freesia. Best man was Mr William


der o’ u: mixed freesia. The


veil, also trimmed with guipure lace, was held in


with guipure lacc. Her full-length boufiant


place by a Tudor-stylc bridal cap, trimmed with pearls. Bile carried a bouquet ol


Tic small bridesmaid wore i cap lo match her and carried a poman-


lace. Sewerage


plant is nearly finished


white bridal flowers and variegated ivy. Chief bridesmaid was Mbs


Townson , bridegroom s brother, and groomsman Mr David Townson, the bride­ groom's cousin. Ushers were Mr Kenneth Brass and Mi Robin Mason. ceremony was P”1' b.v the Rev. J. W. and a reception was tlic Coach and


Juliette Ann Mason, tlie bride's sis'. ?. matron of honour was Airs Adelc Bow­ man. bridesmaid M i s s Margaret Metcalfe, and


live in West Bradford Road.


Winder held at Horses Bo,via nd


formed Tiie


Hotel. Bolton-by- Tile couple will


Waddington. Photograph: Mrs A. Strete.li, Chatburn.


Thanked for services


A PAST president of Clitheroe and District cham­ ber of Trade, Mr J am e s


Parkinson, has retired from the executive committee on which lie lias served for 22 years.


At the chamber's annual meeting, Mr Parkinson and


Mr John Robinson, who also retired from the executive, were thanked for tlieir ser­


elected as vice-president, and Mr Harold Masliiter (trea- suren and Mr William Cooper (secretary) were re­ elected.


vices bv Mr T. Kilner. Mr John Cowgiil was


executive committee are; Mr Kenneih Darlev, Mr W. Gorst, Mr J. West Mr Mike Ha ivorfh and Mr Peter Fields.


New members of the


beine available, tlie works will be commissioned bUe in rch and final connection ol house drains to the sewer


C Tlie "council also heard m a r with me impending completion of the Rimington


scheme, work has now ie commenced at Gisburn’s new sewerage works.


WORK on Rimingtoiis liev sewerage plant could be vir­ tually completed by the end of the month if fittings still needed can be obtained Rowland Rural Council beard at its Monday meeting.


The consultant engineers


reported that the access road to the works was now com-


nletc security fencing and ! , S were being erected, and Ollier minor finishing woik


1S ••The only other outstancl- iiv’ works are final grading, top soiling and seeing, which await unproved


when going to and from school. Mr Riddiougli added that be would be visiting tlie school and lie would discuss


the matter w’itli tlie head­


master. The meeting agreed to


attending bis last Bow- land meeting before local government reorganisation,


also seek the views of Bow- land Rural District Council. Mr Riddiougii. wli0 was


thanked the committee lor all the interest they bad


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f e s t iv a l o f LIGHTS


LIGHTS. PENDANT MI- TINGS. etc., far too numerous to mention.


taken in local schools. •• i have enjoyed the meet­


Hall,” he said. He also thanked tlie many


ings and vou have made the voice of Bowland known not only in the office at Skip- ton but also at County


people, including school heads and some now retired, for their letters of good


wishes. Bowland area comes under Lancashire from April 1st


and Mr Riddiougli said lie felt it would be well served b.v Mr Fred Calvert and his staff at the Division 5 Edu­ cation Office, in Rishton. He told the members that


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ALSO A WIDE RANGE


although they were now ceasing as an education com­


mittee they would, for a few months, serve as county primary school managers with oversight of Bowland


area schools. This was a temporary


measure until Lancashire had reviewed its constitution


for such managers. Conn. Ronald Williamson,


1’ L L 'S


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from a Bun to a


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ADDITION TO THE ABOVE SHOP AS FROM APRIL 1st THEY WILL ALSO BE OPERATING FROM -


1 ACCRINGTON


committee chairman, des­ cribed the final meeting as a nostalgic occasion and the


end of an era. We hope," he sa'd. that


whatever happens the new authority will do its job as we have tried to do. and we hope that the children of Bowland will be well looked


after." Coun. Williamson thanked


Mr Riddiougli for " his vain, able assistance” and tbe education office staff for always being most helpful.


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