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YOUNG Wh a l l e y a n g l e r Ma l colm S h aw’ wi l l never forget the day he
• became hooked on fly fishing.
MALCOLM . . . ivell and truly hooked.
The incident happened n e a r Sabden Brook, w h e re M a lco lm , a barman a t the Swan Hotel in Whallcy, had been fishing with the pub’s licensee, Mr Jim Bamber.
For like the old woman in t h e f am o u s s o n g Malcolm (18) swallowed the fly — only this one was made of metal with feathers and a hook.
F o r numerous X-rays failed to reveal the foca- tion of the “insect”; and left doctors b^fled. \
“I don’t know how long these things take to happen, but with a bit 6f luck it should be in the next day or two.”
“All I can hope now is that n a tu re will take its course,” Malcolm joked.
Mr Bamber took Malcolm straight to Blackburn Royal Infirmary — and the tale began to get fishier.
“I was walking up a steep hill towards the car, because we were going to a n o th e r p a r t of the river,” he explained.
“I bit the fly off the end of my line and, as I didti’t
have a free hand, I kept it in my mouth.
“Then .it. happened — I
Malcolm, who has been a keen fisherman since he was seven, swallowed th e ''
the time. Jim banged me on the back and I tried to cough it up, but couldn’t. -“At the hospital they told
“I didn’t feel any pain at
breathed in, and down it went.
fly as he and Mr Bamber were leaving Sabden Brook on Monday.
“It certainly gave us all a big laugh in the pub on
B u t fo r th e moment Malcolm is having to put up with the inevitable good-natured ribbing from friends.
Monday night,” said Mr Bamber.
Thumbs up for Sunday trading plan
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Party time for elderly
ABOUT. 130 e ld e r ly Waddington residents will attend a tea party on Satur-' day to mark the end of the village’s Jubilee celebra tions. After tea, they will be
entertained with music and sing-song. Members of the village Jubilee committee ivill deliver teas to a dozen residents who are unable to leave their homes.
R U B B I.N G n o s e s Eskimo fashion are Steven Bradford, of Kirkfield, Chipping, and L ic kh u r s t Laura, a young Hereford heifer he met at Chipping Show on Saturday.
K e v i n , of Loj ver , L ick hu rst F a rm; Whitechapel,- near Chip ping.
The animal was one of three entered by Mr J .A.
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TOURISTS who complain of the lack of shopping during Sunday visits to the Ribble Valley may have prayers answered next year.
Public Works and Health Committee are recommend ing the Borough Council to designate the district a tour ist spot, thus allowing businessmen to open their p r em i s e s on c e r ta in Sundays.
F or members of the
the council among Ribble Valley traders has revealed that nearly three-quarters are in favour of the move.
Privilege
will mean that shops are permitted to open on 18 Sundays each year, begin ning at Easter. "1116 specific dates would have to be named by the council.
If the plan goes ahead, it A survey undertaken by
1950, before an area can be designated a tourist spot, two'-thirds ’of its" tradere must be in agreement.
local government reorgan isation. Under the Shops Act of
survey was made, some time ago, the response was virtu- aUy nil.
When the first, council
carried out with the aid of en v iro nm en ta l h e a l th inspectors on their annual inspection of premises, showed that the necessary m a jo r i ty of t r a d e r s approved of the plan.
But a second survey,
John’s marathon will aid Scouts
CLITHEKOE motorcyclist John Smithson and his wife Sheila will embark on a 2,000-mile sponsored ride a week on Saturday to raise money for the hard-up SS Maiy and Paul’s Scout troop.
S) from Clitheroe to John o’
John (41) and Sheila, of Waddington Road, plan to
Yamaha machine which John used in March for a spon sored ride round Wales to raise money for the Barry Rainford appeal.
back in three days. They will ride the 400cc.
at Ribblesdale Cement, agreed to the latest spon
John, a stores controller FESTIVAL
ON THEME OF GOD'S PROMISE
by Miss B. Bingham, head mistress of Chtheroe Girls’
MONTHS of prepara t i o n we r e amp l y rewarded during the three-day flower festi val at Christ Church, Chatbum, which ended on Saturday. The festival was opened
Grammar School, who was welcomed by the Vicar, the Rev. N. Maddock.
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conceived on the theme chosen by the vicar, “The promise of God.”The church had been deh’ghtfully deco rated to illustrate the prom ises of protection, provision, presence, power, pardon, peace and purity. Displays included dried
on floral arrangements, in c lu d i i^ members of Clitheroe Flower Club, were under the direction of Mrs M. Heaton, who presented a spray of flowers to Miss - Bingham. T h e f e s t i v a l w as
The 50 ladies who worked
and fresh flowers, grasses, heathers, and greenery, with garlands round'the columns of the church and
arrangements down both sides of. the centre aisle.
In co rp o ra ted in some displays were fruit, veget
hundreds of visitors enjoyed the event, and expressed their appreciation. A service of thanksgiving was held on Sunday morning. ■ Hymns were sung on-the festival
ables, eggs and bread. '' During th e fe s t iv a l
refreshments were served in the institute . by Mrs M. Holden and her many helpers. Mr G. Whitaker
theme, and the vicar and Mrs Maddock sand the duet “God is love.” During the festival, light
arrangements are, left to right, Mrs Jean Price, Mrs Heaton, Mrs Maddock, and Mrs Alma Whittaker, all of whom were involved in stag ing the event.
was in charge of stewarding. Pictured ivith one of the
roats and Land’s End and
an offer of helji from Eric Dugdale, manamng director of Dugdale’s, the Chatbum builders, who will pay for the petrol. And this week members of the Scouts and Cubs have been out and about gaining sponsorship.
sored ride after hearing about the troop’s financid problem through his 10- year-old son, Phiup, who is'a member of the Cubs. He has already received
Ribchester already enjoy the privilege of Sunday trad ing, through designation by previous authorises before
Traders in Sabden and
facilities their
Mr Michael Jackson told the committee at Tuesday’s meeting that the whole district could be designated under the terms of the Act.
. supposed to be a tourist area .a n d -w e m u s t always
by the poor response to. the f i r s t survey, but I am pleased at the result of the second.
Saying
extend their business opening on a Sunday, then they should be allowed to do so.”
“ I f anyone wants
mental Health Officer, Mr Richard Isherwood said that 74 per cent of businessmen favoured Sunday, opening and he felt there was over whelming support for the move.
also lead to a saving of manpower in his depart ment. If the area were not designated, a time could come when an inspector might have to be employed to go round on a Sunday to check which shops were open and should not be.
He added that it would
Jimmy Fell fWhaUey) that the council be asked to make the necessary order was carried without a vote.
A proposal by Coun. Deputy Chief Environ “I was rather concerned
by Coun. William Bowker (W ilp sh ire) . “We are
'The move was welcomed
• consider tlje cUstblhera,” he said.v
Chief Executive Officer
The tale could have a seri ous side if the metal fly b e c om e s . lodged in .Malcolm’s stomach and doctors have told him to return to-hospital if he feels any pain or sick ness.
me they’d never dealt with anyone who had ac tu a lly swallowed a fishing fly before.”
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them from Slaidburn to Lane Ends and Holden, calling at check points - era route. They were given a good send-off by the Ribble V a ll e y Ma y o r a n d Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Edward Newhouse, loho are seen in our picture with the walkers.
spirits, little the worse for their adventure. The total raised will be announced at a future meeting of the club.
Pensioner escapes in
■caught fire. i f c Elizabeth Bums (89),
fire drama QUICK-THINKING heigH- bours went to the rescue of a Downham widow on Satur day night when an electric blanket on her bed upstairs
who lives alone at Hawthorn Cottage, was asleep in a chair doivnstairs when the f ire broke out and was woken by the smell of smoke.
the home of her niece, Mrs Freda Driver and husband Donald, who dragged the smouldering blanket off the bed and doused it in the bath.
Saturday night with the Drivers, was not injured and the only damage was to the bedding.
Clitheroe attended the scene but the fire was out when they arrived. Mrs Burns, who spent
went into the house we couldn’t see a thing — there was smoke everywhere. We eventually managed to drag the bedding into the bath room and 1 turned on the bath taps and dumped the lot in.” Two appliances from
aunt had put the electric blanket on to air the bed but it had overheated. “When my husband"’and I
Mrs Driver said later: “My She rushed next door to MR BILLINGTON All 18 returned in high MR CRAINE
for the Ribble Valley Silver Jubilee Appeal Fund. Their sponsored walk took
DEFYING the threat of the weather, 18 members of Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club stepped out last week in an effort to raise money
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All change at Midland Bank
A NE'W manager takes over this morning at the Midland Bank’s branch in Castle Gate, (Jutheroe.
Billington (51), who has opted for voluntary early retirement after nine years as manager at Clitheroe. Mr Craine joined the bank
at the Cockermouth branch, Cumbria, and later served at Workington and King Street, Manchester. Prior to becoming an
(44), of Dorset Drive, Clitheroe, formerly an inspector of branches for the bank’s North West area. He succeeds Mr Roger
He is Mr Frank Craine
the study of clocks and watches.
include golf, walking, gardening and horology —
Mr Craine’s interests
marks the end of . 36 years’ service \vith the bank. He joined in IMl at the
Mr Billington’s retirement
inspector, he served as accountant at two branches — 'Tarporley, in Cheshire, and Shrewsburj'. -
.Clitheroe six years ago. They have a daughter, Alison (15), who attends Ribblesdale School.
I^ove to close small tips is questioned
A SPECIAL meeting to discuss refuse collection and dis^sal locally is to be held between members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Public "Works and Health Committee and officials of Lancashire! Coimty Council.
the meeting after consider ing a rep o r t by Chief
o t h e r N o r t h W e s t constituencies attended a reception in RawtenstaU yesterday at which Party le a d e r Mrs M a rg a re t Thatcher was guest of honour.
CONSERVATIVE party W
Meet leader ’orkers from Clitheroe and The committee asked for
Environmental Officer Mr| Peter Gladwin.
dl was adopting a policy of I closing small tips to comply | with new tipping control standards.
This said the county coun-1
members felt this was not a good idea, as considerable extra e.\pense would be caused by having to cart refuse to bigger tips at PYeston and elsewhere.
expressed at what would happen.if the larger tips
C o n c e rn w as also
were hit by industrial disputes and there were no smaller alternative ones locally.
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Intruder catches family
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A SNEAK thief climbed through a bedroom window at the maisonette home of Mr Tom Rock and his family in Clitheroe’s Market Place on Sunday evening and left with a wMlet contmning £17 and a watch worth £30. But what amazed as well
' hopes to "spe'rid some of hk free time playing m K at Clitheroe.
Marjorie wul continue to live in PmI Park Avenue, and he
as angered the family was the fact they were all at home at the time, hli' Rock, a monumental mason, e.xplained that his son Philip, studying architecture at Hull University, was at home for the weekend and left his wallet and watch on the chest of drawers in his bedroom. ’Die window was open but
ter, Hilaiy, and their other son, Andrew, were moving about the house and had a c tu a l ly been in the bedroom. Police are inves tigating the theft.
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