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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, September 1st, 1977 3 L.ETTE^7S TO THE EDITOR


Mart brings trade into Clitheroe


I Hodder | r at the


Iv for the 1‘given by |calf, of F a rm , trophy,


s o Coun Yates considers that an auction mart' in a market town is a mere anac­ hronism and “an extremely wasteful use of a central site.”


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|ously for or pony,


l e held at ■ the fii-st maintain


Ilf Harrop |m, report sections


Standard. Mr and and Mrs


I he sheep


lanised an competi-


I children’s le young


limberland 1 \westling see the c and to


-omething including


the auction mart brings considerable trade into Clitheroe, not only for itself but for the town generally. As such, it is an economic asset, quite apart from the substantial ground rent (and levies!) it is being asked to pay.


As already pointed out,


would like to have Coun. Yates’ view on what would represent a more economic and less “anachronistic” use of that site.


I am sure your readers


better position to judge the relative economic merits of the status quo and the changed situation envisaged by Coun. Yates.


They would then be in a


FRANK S. L. MOON, King Street, Clitheroe.


liem. lie custom- j r match Imrn and j.'Uter the lhampions, 1-esent the


Mystery of a bald


thrush


“Naturalist” can offer some explanation of this most unusual spectacle?


Limefield Avenue,,; Whalley.


JIMMrFELE; ’ ' ' '


feathers, but certainly not the whole of its “crowning glory.” Perhaps our good friend


the course of a fight, the bird had lost a number of


several minutes at a distance of no more that sLx or seven feet. The whole of the head and the first half-inch of the neck was completely bald. ■ We could understand if, in


garden, lively, alert and apparently in excellent health. It was in beautiful plumage, a delight to look at and marred by one thing only. It hadn’t a feather on its head! We watched it closely for


A FEW days and I saw something unique in our e.xperience. A thrush came into our


ago, my wife 2tnin:


No freedom of choice in villages


I MUST make some comment on the question of farm-bottled milk and at the same time raise one dr two points from Mr (jott’s letter.


most of the small villages, around here there is no “freedom of choice” —


Does he not realise that in


either farm-bottled milk or nothing? It is all vepr well to say ‘let the housewife be the judge,” but if there^ is only farm-bottled milk available, there is no choice.


^ it is


bottled milk, all well and good — but what of the people who would prefer pasteurised milk? Are they not to have freedom of choice?


If people prefer farm-


home to me when I tried to obtain pasteurised milk in my village for my baby daughter. All baby clinics recommend that babies and young children should drink pasteurised, rather than farm-bottled milk, for safety reasons.


This problem was brought


bottled milk, it has to be boiled first, which destroys a lot of goodness. Pasteur­ ised milk is safer than farm- bottled milk. We are not living in the Dark Ages now, Mr Gott.


If babies are given farm-


bottled milk, they are enti­ tled to their preference. But please think about the plight of young children in rural areas where there is no choice.


If adults prefer farm-


cigarettes, as far as I know, babies don’t smoke. But they do need to drink milk.


HOUSEWIFE.


Not all are paid


'- doory^The payment is £5 for -• the first four hours.


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ERYCK D.J.S


Hotel, »N


Keep public away from reservoir


vns


Im litre (or lit. 12th |)


IT is with the greatest satisfaction that I give my support to the more civilised opinions of Coun. James Fell and Coun. Fred Green, as opposed to the proposal of Coun. Edwin Gretton to opening Stocks Reservoir to the public. Similar ideas have produced disaster in eveiy


region in this and numerous other countries. tVhy do these “planners”


supposed to be guardians of the country’s amenities should be well versed in matters of conservation before blatantly suggesting another Blackpool. By all means let the


Surely people who are


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[lember 3rd


•ROE r a - E


|3 p.m. I and 15p


[fo r e s t IRMERS


| mage Hall, sptember i . t o 1 2


iB jht.and


■ticket only l ie Dunsop and 235.


insist on turning all the countryside into the noisy


jungles they have so consis tently achieved in many tOVTlS?


general public have the concrete jungles and Coun. Gretton can rest assured he will get all the support in the world from those who have no other interest in the coun­ tryside than to turn it into an unclean monkey’s cage. He is certainly playmg to the


packed gallery. Evidence from the USA,


Canada, the Lakes and even nearby Spring Wood shows apparent indifference to the


would protest if a Soho busi­ ness man suggested that a striptease club be brought to West Bradford, or even Cl ith e ro e , because of general demand or because it would give pleasure to many subjects.


I suppose Coun. Gretton


steadily diminishing wild life. Of course, perhaps Coun. Gretton prefers post­ erity to find peace, sohtude and a variety of bird and animal life in the zoo.


Gretton that there is a time and place for most things in life and we ought to recog­ nise that there are those who, in increasing numbers, find pleasures in natural things costing so little.


I would remind Coun.


HORACE COOK, (Naturalist) Clitheroe


0 LETTERS for publica­ tion must be accom­ panied by name and address as an indication of good faith, even if the. ivnter wishes to use a nom-de-plume.


■ " However, ■ there, arej a number of councillors who do not claim any payment for their services, so we could say that is ‘Tree for some.” For the record, Clitheroe


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town councillors cannot claim this payment.


COUN. TOM ROBINSON Princess Avenue, Clitheroe.


IN REPLY to “Free for some,” the Ribble 'Valley councillors - are not entitled to receive £10 “each time they stick their heads through a committee room


As for the banning of


What a memory of town!


I AGREE very much with R a te p a y e r about the nuisance caused by dogs. A- few weeks ago, I was stop­ ped by a couple of tourists who asked me where they could buy some disinfectant and a pair of socks. What had happened? The


all-too-familiar story, their small toddler had walked into trouble in,the Castle grounds. What a lovely memory to take home with them! There have been many


THREE pint-sized guests of honour stole the show when Ribble 'Valley Mayor Coun. Edward Newhouse held a presentation of mugs for Jubilee babies at Clitheroe Town Hall. Michael John Parker,


similar incidents and my own. children are banned from playing in Henthorn Park, because it is nothing more than a dom’ toilet. The selfishness of some dog owners never ceases to amaze me. They allow their dogs to go anywhere (except, that is, in their own back garden). Wake up, Clitheroe! We


straight out again and my son had to wait until he got home. Heaven help those who live out of town. ANOTHER RATEPAYER.


SAFER IN CASTLE


GROUNDS


I FEELT must &mffihnt oh' the Ribble 'Valley Council’s p ro p o s a l to p ro h ib i t skateboai’ds from the Castle grounds. In the interests of sMety,


I w’ould rather see children in the Castle mounds than on roads and pavements, •rhe grounds are ideal, and if the council goes ahead with the proposal, it should real­ ise it has a duty to provide alternative arrangements. I am sure that parents,


responsible either to clean up the Castle toilets or demolish them. 'When I took my small child there last week, I was horrified at their state. They are more than a disgrace — they are an outrage. Needless to say, I came


are fast getting a bad repu­ tation for our dirty foot­ paths and parks. May I also ask whoever is


Jubilee day, were given red-carpet treatment and an official welcome from th e M a y o r , b u t th e response was less than decorous. They sc reamed and


Lindsay Emma Bamford, and K irs ty Elizabeth M cK in lay , aged two months, were the youngest guests ever to be received in the Mayor’s Parlour. ’ The babies, all bom bn


wonderful gesture on the Mayor’s part. Accompanying th e ir


babies at the presentation were Dr and Mrs David McKinlay, ■ of Claremount H ouse, Pendle Road, Clitheroe; Mr and Mrs Christopher Bamford, of Ramsgreave Road, Black­ burn, and Mr and Mrs Harry Parker, of Kestor Lane, Longridge. Mr and Mrs G. Bolton, of


Sydney Avenue, Whalley, received a mug on behalf of


pewter mugs which Cqun. Newhouse. bought for the babies himself. But their p ro u d p a r e n t s were particularly appreciative and thought it was a


them took the slightest interest in the inscribed


bawled as the Mayor sat them on his knee for photo­ graphs and only cuddles f rom t h e i r m o th e r s restored suitable dignity to the occasion. Understandably, none of


who is with her family in G e rm an y , where her father, Mr John Bolton, serves with the RAF. Another baby, Naomi Ruth Pollard, of Windy Street, Chipping, was on holiday and will receive her mug at a later date. Pictured at the presenta­


th e i r g ran d d a u g h te r , P a tr ic ia Marie Bolton,


“Mayoress with Lindsay, Kirsty’s brother James (3) and the Mayor, with Kirsty (left) and Michael.


tion, from the left, back row: Dr McKinlay, Mrs McKinlay, Mrs Parker, Mr Parker, Mrs Bamford, Mr Bamford. In front: the


Double trouble hits Scout troop camp


A CLITHEROE Scout Troop has returned home after a -week-long camp in North -Wales which was highlighted by (ffama and injury. One member had to spend


90 minutes trapped under­ ground after a fall in a disused slate quarry and another spent two days in a hospital bed after being knocked down by a car. “We normally have our


share of cuts and bruises, but this was certainly a camp to remember,” said Mr Duncan McDonald, assistant Scout Leader of St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s Troop, which returned home on Saturday. The first incident, involv­


local events for 30 years


ONE of the best known personalities in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley'generally, Mr Ralph Wrigley died in hospital on Fnday. He was 71. It is true to say that few brother, Tom, he had a great


people were better loiown by name and sight than Ralph, largely through his close association with the Advertiser and 'Times. As an amateur photographer of merit he took pictures for this paper over a period of 30 years.


decorator. He served his apprenticeship with Fair- weather’s painting contrac­ tors, of 'Wellgate, and then joined his father, Mr James 'Wrigley, who went into business on his own account in Well Terrace and had a workshop in the old Brook Street rope works.


By t r a d e he was a


a member of the Ponce War Reserve in Clitheroe. After­ wards he returned to the decorating trade and on the retirement of his father became maintenance painter at Jubilee • Mill, before moring to John Watson and Sons, York-Street, for whom he was foreman painter.


He spent the war years as


1970, but continued his links with the Advertiser for several more years. Ralph had_ a lifelong


He retired at the end of


The choir earned more than local fame and broadcast in the early days of wireless. He appeared in major roles with Clitheroe Opera­


association with Waterloo Methodist Chapel, where he was married and was choir­ master for more than 30 years. He had a great inter­ est in music and was proud to have been a member of the Wesley Male Voice in the years when it was conducted by Ernest Allen.


ing Garry Hughes (13), of Rossendale, York Street, Cllitheioe, happened after a trip on the famous Festiniog railway, near Criccieth in North Wales. While waiting for the engine to make its return trip,


scramble up a nearby hill to view the Welsh valleys. Garry said that while he was climbing with Scout Leader Mr Tommy Bollan, of Park Avenue, _


the Scouts decided to


Briingerley Avenue, _they^ for treatment.-*j *.ri.v, came across aTiaVe.


David Cowgill, ___ -


and fellow Scout „


cave and thought it was a tunnel through the moun­ tain,” he said. “We thought we would use it as a short


‘We saw a light in the


cut. “I was walking behind the


other two when I fell tlu-ough a hole. “ I dropped for about


motorists and the police, would much prefer the chil­ dren to be in the Castle grounds -than on dangerous roads.


E. J. ALSTON Somerset Avenue, Clitheroe.


catering staff at Calder- stones Hospital have been successful in City and Guilds of London Institute exami­ nations. They are trainee cooks Mr Danny Sharpies, of G re a t Harwood, Miss M a u r e e n S h aw , of Oswaldtwistle, and Miss Lynne Moorcroft, who lives at the hospital, and kitchen porter Mr Stephen Pilling, of Pasturelands Drive, Billington.


City and Guilds FOUR members of the


King Lane Hall; also in earl- productions of the Parish Church Society.


GARRY


( .13) ,,‘ of , Garry to Criccieth'Hospital ' • --j --- -i--


following day, resulted in another Scout being taken to


TTie seebrid incident, the


hospital. Martin Rimmer (14), of Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe, was crossing the road in CIriccieth to send a postcard when he was loiocked down by a car. Martin spent two days in


seven feet and skidded for another 80 feet before I managed to grab hold of something and break my


fall. “It was pitch black inside


GREENHALGH—DAVIES


Davies, the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Davies, of Seedall Avenue, Clitheroe, was married at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, on S atu rd ay , to Mr John Greenhalgh.


Rairdresser Miss Isabel


engineer, is the only son of Mr and Mrs A. Lund, of B r o g d e n S tr e e t , Bamoldswick.


The bridegroom, an


her father, wore a white Empire-line gown of Polyes­ te r crepe with a flowing train. Her shoulder-length veil was held in place by a Juliet cap and she carried pink roses and stephanotis.


The bride, given away by


Bialecki and Miss Ivy Davies,' the bride’s sister, wore dresses of French navy Polyester crepe. They had white flowers in their hair and carried white roses and sweet peas. Best man was Mr Alan


Bridesmaids Miss Susan


the shaft and I couldn’t see my hand in front of me.” While Mr Bollan shouted


words of encoura^ment to the injured boy, David ran to inform Mr McDonald and the rest of the troop. “When I found out what


Foxcroft and usher was Mr Michael Garner. The cere­ mony was performed by the Rev. Arthur Siddall. • A reception was held at


had happened, I knew it was going to be a long job,” said Mr McDonald (26), formerly of Pendle Road, Clitheroe, now living in Clayton-le- Moors.


the Sun - Inn, Waddington, and the couple are spending a honeymoon in the Lake District.. They will live in Lower North Avenue, Barnoldswick. P h o to g ra p h : P y e ’s,


Clitheroe.


station and asked to borrow some rope and a torch, but was advised to seek police assistance first. “When the police arrived,


“I went to a nearby power


Bangor Hospital with head and leg injuries, before being allowed home.


Samaritans appeal


for cash


CONFIDENTIALITY is the keynote of the help offered by the Samaritans to the less fortunate members of society.


they said that there was a shaft 400 yards do^vn the hill which would take us to the spot where Garry fell. “Mr Bollan and I went in


NEW LOOK FOR OLD FURNITURE


Samaritans are anonymous, and each case is dealt with on a strictly private basis, means that it is not easy for the volunteers to attract p u b lic ity to raise the minimum funds needed to carry out their work.


The very fact that all B u t , o n S a t u r d a y ,


Clitheroe people are being asked to give financial help — through the first flag day to be held on the Samaritans’ behalf in the town.


Friends of the Samaritans of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble 'Valley — the friends do give their names — is ftfr Tom Keigher, and he is appealing for volunteers (over 16-years-old) to meet at the home of Mrs Terr­ ance, 20 Park Avenue, Clitheroe, to make collec­ tions.


The chairman of the


1 (1) “Angelo” — Brotherhood of Man. 2 (10) “Float on” — The Floaters. 3’ (4) “You got what it takes” — Showaddywaddy. 4’ (5) “That’s what friends arc for” Deniece Williams. 5! (9) “Nights on Broadway” — Candi Staton. 6.' (2) ‘"nie crunch” — Rah Bmd. 7' 'W) “ It’s your life” — Smokie.


^ r o N iSTITUTE


Teas


jllage Hall i.m.


It. 3rd rtlooery


■stall


biacV’.La Belle Epoque. LP of the week: “20 golden greats” — Diana Ross and the Supremes. Chart compiled by Ames


19" (15) “Easy” — Commodores. 2q' (_)■ “Oxygen” — Jean-Michael Jarre. T Mt week’s placings in brackets. Tip for the top; “Black is


le' (_ ) “Silver lady” — David Soul. 17 (_1_) “Down the hall” -r- Four Seasons. - is ' (8) “I feel love” — Donna Summer.


Record Bar.


10 (12) “Something better change” — Stranglers. 11" (16) “Do anything you wanna do — Rods. 12’ (19) “I think I’m gonna fall in love with you” is' (20) “Down deep inside” — Donna Summer. 14' (_ ) “Garry Gilmour’s Eyes” — Adverts. 15' (18) “Spanish stroll” — Mink de Ville.


s' h) “All around the world” — The Jam. 9! (17) “Magic fly”— Space. • _


-Dooleys.


L O C A L , p e o p le who attended the first of three classes on furniture reno­ vation were soon hard at work giving a hew lease of life to elderly tables, chairs and other household items.. The class, organised by


the Ribble ■ Valley adult education service, was held at Newton Village Hall and a t te n d e d by a dozen students.


Under the direction of' tutor Mrs Judith Storey, of


Cow Ark, they soon learned how to strip woodwork, remove blemishes and polish furniture to restore it to good-as-new condition.


, The second class takes place this evening and the


final session this month.


will be later


Nancy Clegg, of Stakes Farm, Cow Ark, gets to grips with a table, watched by fellow students.


In our pic ture , Mrs


in Clitheroe, local people can always get help by telephon­ ing the 24-hour service at Blackburn 662424 or calling at 105 New Park Street, Blackburn, which is manned on a rota basis by the 125 volunteers. These include about 15 from the Ribble Valley, but anyone who can help either as counsellor or supporter is invited to volunteer.


Although there is no office TOO FAST


FOR exceeding the 30 mph speed limit in Peel Street, (Jlitheroe, on a motorcycle, John Steven Todd (17), of Union Street, Low Moor, was fined £20. It was stated at Clitheroe that he drove the machine at 50 mph. In a, letter. Toad, an


apprentice electrician, said he had bought the machine just before the offence and was not used to riding it.


Clearance iS C H R E IB E R


Final ft' OF DISCONTINUED T1VOU UNES I I s


TIVOLI TEAK FINISH DINING FURNITURE


1 of 488 Wall Unit, 32ln................ £62.62


1 of 486 Wall Unit, 32ln..------------£81.63 2 of 489 Comer Unit, 34ln. x 34ln.


£74.08


1 of 412 Sideboard, 79ln............. £74.08 1 of 438 Carver Chair.................. £24.60 4 of 432 Dining Chair......... £13.72 each 4 of 433 Dining Chair...___£14.00 each


2 of 442 Coffee Table, 33ln. dia. £35.15 each


4 of 437 Dining Chair.........£17.27 each 4 of 11430 Dining Chair..... £15.02 each 1 of 422 Dining Table, 48ln.dla. £43.40 1 of 485 Room Divider, 36ln. £45.11 1 of 449 Nest of Tables------------- £35.15


1 of 427 Rectangular Dining Table (extending)....... £54.33


TIVOLI PENTHOUSE TEAK FINISH


1 of 11211 Base Wall Unlt,33ln. £35.15 1 of 11212 Base Wall Unit, 33ln. £26.86 1 of11215TopWall Unit, 331a ..£49.24


1 of 11202 Wall Unit, 321a........ £81.63 1 of 11201 Wall Unit, 32In----------£92.14


2 of 11203 Wall Unit, 20ln.. £49.24 each


TIVOLI BEDROOM TEAK FINISH


2 of 4504 Continental Headboard, lOOIn......................................£49.82 each 1 of 4630 I^ s s ln g Table, 391a. £57.53 1 of 4666 Fttment, 1011a-------- £224.58


3 of 4628 Bedside Cabinet, 18 ia £24.77 each


1 of 4640 Dressing Table, 601a. £70.91 1 of 4680 Dressing Chest, 251n.. £52.62


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and found him clutching a pit prop protruding from the side of the shiut. He had only five feet to fall, but it was so dark in there hat he had no means of knowing this.”A waiting ambulance took


associated with Trinity Methodist Church of w’hicn he was a trustee, he was musical director of the annual pantomime for 10 years. Like his father and elder


In la ter years, while P l e n ^ HK. i r i e w s e ^ i o i i i s


COURSES ranging from ornithology t<) politics local history to art are included in a tviae selection offered locally by the 'WEA for the autumn and winter sessions.


Clitheroe b rp eh begins three 20-week courses in ornithology, politics in the present-day world, and villages, manors and monas- te r ie s . Two ten-week courses begin in January in genealogy and science and society, the latter in connec­ tion wth the extra-mural department of Manchester University. Ornithology classes will be


From October 3rd, the


wide ranging, with four field trips Mr Ron Freethy is tutor. Mr Eddie Conway, Area WEA Organiser, will lecture on modem politics, discussing various forms of government. Mary Higham, a local


life will be included in the second series starting in January, “Science and society.” Informality is the keynote


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beginning on September 29tn (for 20 weeks) features Jessica Lofthouse, on the histoiy of 'Whalley and the Ribble Valley; while in January Brigid Hardwick \vill begin a ten week course of 17th century art — the latter courses being at 'Whal­ ley Adult Centre.


archaeologist, \vill discuss the socim and economic development of the area, with particular reference to Bowland. Those interested in their ancestory are invited to join the genealopr class in January; and the effects of science on modem


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of the classes. The atmos­ phere with the WEA is friendly and time is usually devoted to student’s ques­ tions and free discussion. At Whalley, the course


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interest in local soccer. He had been a committee member of Clitheroe FC and when the amalgamation of the Methodist Churches took place, he became a founder member of ’Trinity FC, subsequently becoming chairman. His freelance photo­


Old and new on display


graphic work for the Adver­ tiser made him a familiar and welcome figure in all the local villages and earned him the high esteem of the town’s organisations. Count­ less times he recorded for posterity their functions and special occasions. He won photographic


EXAMPLES of present-day a r ts and crafts will be displayed alongside items from bygone tunes in an exhibition to be staged by Grindleton IVI on Saturday.


awards at The World e.xhibi- tion in Leeds and had taken most awards in all classes at Ribblesdale Camera Club. He did speciaL assignments for maga^es such as Coun- trym a n . County Life, Lancashire Life and York­ shire Life, and had taken photographs for guide books of CTitheroe, • Clitheroe Rural and Bowland Rural districts. A photograph of a captive


featui^ in the display will be household equipment that Granny might have used and costumes she might have worn, including a 1904 muslin wedding skirt.


Among th e a r t ic le s


devoted to modem handic­ rafts such as pottery paint­ ing and hairpin work.


Another section will be


badger, which he took d u r in g th e war_ years appears in a magazine that found its way to New Zealand. The story related how the young badger was being fed on miit cake and egg, ■ and so touched were readers “down under” that regular supplies of fruit cake was sent from New Zealand, addressed simply — R. Wrigley, photographer, England. A great lover of the coun­


tic and Dramatic Society at more secluded spots. l:


in the village school, \vill also see demonstrations of hand­ spinning, ropework and making walking sticks. Soft toys made by WI member iirs Chris Read will be on show.


Visitors to the exhibition, ,


buy stall and, perhaps most interesting of all, selection of photographs of old Grind- le to n . Pictures of the village’s recent Jubilee celebrations will also be displayed.


There will be a bring-and-


tryside, in particular its bird life, Ralph spent most holi­ days in and around Scotland and Wales, choosing the


He is survivea D nis wue, Mrs Elsie Wrigley, and a married son, Peter. There


He is survived by his wife.


are three grandchildren. The funeral takes place


today, a service at Trinity Methodist Church at 11 a. m. being conducted by the Rev. George W. Knowles. Burial w i l l be a t C l ith e ro e Cemetery.


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