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Bombshell for new-name


football club


THE treasurer of a local football club this week criticised a decision of Calderstones officials not to


allow his team to use one of the hospital’s pitches, Mr Andrew Ronnan, of


Whalley Arms Celtic, said tha t It had come as a complete surprise when the club’s plans to use a pitch at Calderstones were kicked into touch.


LE EM IN G — WORTH IN G TO N


A local government officer witn the Kibble


Valley Borough Council, Miss Marion Worthington, eldest daughter of Mrs E. M. Worthington, of Railway View Road, CUtheroe, was married at Clitheroe Parish Church on Saturday.


and


bum motor vehicle techni­ cian, was Mr Jeffrey Leem- ing, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Learning, of Cunliffe Close, Sunny Bower, Blackburn.


The bridegroom, a Black-


her brother, Mr Thomas Worthington, wore a white classic-style gown with full sleeves, in organza trimmed with Swiss lace, and a matching Mantilla veil form­


The bride, given away by Irs


ing a chapel train. Her bouquet was of red roses. She was attended by her


sister, Mrs Susan Fergus, and Miss Lesley Helm, who were attired in white cotton


dresses decorated with blue g u ip u re daisies. They earned Victorian posies of mixed white flowers with blue ribbon loops. The bndegroom’s nieces, Lisa, Nicola and Rachel


season, playing as Calder­ stones FC, the team had won the Ribble Valley Foot­ ball League’s second divi­ sion.


He explained that last 1


“But because a lot of the team did not work at Calder­


stones, we were asked to leave,” said Mr Roiman, of King Street, Whalley. “The


league knew the position and we have been elected to the


Lceming, wore blue cotton lawn dresses and carried p om a n d e r s of sp ra y chrysanthemums with blue ribbon loops. They had head­ dresses of fresh flowers. Best man was Mr Alan


Shaw, and Mr Paul Leem- ing, the bridegroom’s brother, was CTOomsman. Ushers were Mr Stuart Leeming and Mr Arthur Fergus. The c e rem o n y was


first division on the basis that we will be the same team with a different name.”


inquines to see if they could play at Calderstones under their new name and, says Mr Ronnan, received two “favourable” replies. “Then suddenly, at the end of July, we received a letter saying we could not have a pitch.


Celtic officials made


performed by the Vicar of Chtheroe, the Rev. J. C.


Hudson. After a reception at the


S p re a d Eagle Hotel, Sawley, the couple left for a honeymoon in Cornwall. P hotograph: Audrey Stretch, Chatbum.


that the pitches could not take the extra wear and t e a r . “ That is u t te r rubbish,” he claimed. “It appears that there will be fewer teams using them this year — and we only want to play a total of 14 matches.


Mr Ronnan was informed


“A few months ago, the hospital wanted to improve relations with Whalley villa­ gers by opening up sports facilities. This would have been a perfect opportunity for Calderstones to cement its relationship with the village,” he added.


was seeking to use the hospi­ tal pitch only until next season, when land recently bought by Whalley Parish Council would probably become available.


Mr Ronnan said his club


Calderstones, they would j have to try and negotiate


If Celtic could not play at o in t use of Whalley


Rangers’ pitch, already used by three Rangers teams. Failing that, they would have to play at Henthom, Chtheroe.


that,” he said. “We are all Whalley ratepayers and we would like to play in Whalley so that villagers can come and see us.”


“But we don’t want to do


tals administrator Mr Fred P a r r : “ We a r e very conscious of relationships with the community, but we have already allocated suffi­ cient facilities for non­ hospital activities. Any further use of the grounds would be an encroachment on hospital requirements.”


J a n e t ( W ) t o p s t h e p r i z e l i s t IS Commented distnet hospi­


SUPPORT from friends of Whallcy Abbey from as far a f ie ld as B la ck p o o l augmented local contribu­ tions to the annual open day on Saturday. 'The event, organised by


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the Abbey Fellowship to raise funds for mainte­ nance, included a coffee m o rn in g , w ith s ta lls provided by the Mothers’ Union, the Girls’ Friendly Society and parishioners of Marton Church. There w e re b r in g -an d -b u y , produce, linen, soft toy, “nearly new” and plant stalls.In the afternoon the attractions were pony rides and tours of the ruins conducted by Coun. Jimmy F ell, a member of the fellowship and an abbey


guide. A group of visitors to the


soft toy stall are pictured w i th C h r i s t in e and Grahame Taylor, who made all the toys.


Visit to Dentdale


UNDER the leadership of Mr J. Gregory, Chtheroe Naturalists spent Saturday in Dentdale, one of the lesser-known Yorkshire Dales, noted for its cobbled streets, the grarate monu­ ment to geologist Adam Sedgwick and the station, which IS the highest in England.


near the viaduct, following the side of the river — a pleasing sight m full spate after recent rain. In its low state, the river at times flows in subterranean passages below the bedi


The walkers set out from


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JANET (centre) proudly shoiva off ■ her tivo trophies ivatched by other I competitors in the children's |


section.


T EN -Y EAR -O LD Janet Peel stole the limelight at Rimington and District Horticul­ tural Society’s record- b r e a k in g show on Saturday.


Rimington, won the premier award for the best exhibit


Janet, of Fir ’Trees Farm, Irington


with a tray of wild fruits and took the cup for the best children’s entry.


day, she also won first pnze m the raffle.


And to cap a successful


record 220 entries. The v eg e tab le section was particularly well supported and the quality of the


The show attracted a


exhibits more than made up for a disappointing entry in the floral art section.


vegetable section was by Mr Jack Gregory, of Chtheroe, who won seven of the nine classes. Other major award winners were Mra Audrey Peacock (roses); Mrs Edna Dean (cut flowers); Mr Ernest Sedgwick (begonia and sweet peas); and Mr Tom Jackson (best members’


Best performance in the l\ exhibit).


Judges were Mr K. H. Madden, of Accrington, and Mrs N. Cornthwaite, of Bolton-by-Bowland. The opener of the show failed to arrive in time so the cere­ mony was performed' by retiring chairman Mrs Joyce Sweet, who is leaving Grind-


leton soon to live m Buckin­ ghamshire. Thanks were


expressed to Mrs Sweet for her hard work for the


society. RESULTS


Nicholson, M. Parker, Mrs E. Hartley; foliage pot plant — Mr I. B Whittaker, Mr and Mrs T. R. Thompson, Mrs S. Nutter. Cactus or succulent — Mr and


Flowers: jiot plant — Mrs U.


Peel; wild flowers — Jean Thistlethwaite, James Falshaw, Kathryn Nutter; TOld fruit — Janet Peel, Jean Thistlethwaite, Margaret Taylor; Salad — Helen Falshaw, Christian Schosland,


Janet Taylor. Vegetables: Potatoes — Mr J.


Gregory, Mr H. Nutter, Mr R. Noble; Lettuce heads — Mr A. Stott, Mr Gregory, Mrs Thistleth­ waite; Turnips — Mr Gregoiy 0


Mrs T- R. Thompson, Mrs E. Dean, Mr W. Cooiier; fuchsia — Mrs K. Schosland, Howard S«lg- wick, Mrs S. Nutter; geraraum or pelargomum m bloom — Mr W. Peacock, Mr E. Setlgwnck, Mrs J.


Sedgwick. Begoma m bloom — Mr Sedg­


Composed Slaidbum march


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wick (1 and 3), Mrs Schosland, coleus — Mrs H. Nutter, Mr H. N u t te r : hybrid rose — Mrs Peacock (1 and 3), Mrs B. Nichol­ son; Three HT roses — Mrs E. Hiutley, Mr J. A. Wluttakcr. One spike flonbunda roses —


Mrs R. Newhouse, Mrs J. Taylor, Mr J- B. Whittaker; Bowl of HT


roses — Mr Seiigwick; vase of sweet peas: Mr Sedgwick (1 and 2), Mrs Peacock. Dahlias — Mr A. Scott (1 and 2),


Mrs A. Seed; gkidioh — Mr Sedg­ wick; perennials: Mrs E. Dean, Mrs D. Falshaw, Mr J. Gregory. Floral art: E.xhibit for a dark


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DID Wilham Rimmer, the composer, whose name is inevitably equated with military band music, have links with Slaidburn?


The query comes from a Southport man, Mr John


Cotterall, of 9 The Lawns, Hesketh Bank, who would like to hear from anyone on the subject.


comer — Mrs M. Randall, Mrs E. Dewhurst, Mrs A. Seed, “Tiny treasure’’ — Mrs L. Pratt, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, Mrs Randall; “Party spuit” — Mrs Pratt, Mrs Thistlethw-aite; “Keep it cool" — Mrs Dewhurst, Mrs Tlustleth-


waiie, Mrs Dean. Arrangement of annuals — Mrs


Dew'hurst, Mrs Seed, Mrs J. Gregory: lady’s dressing table e,\hibit — Mrs Seed, Mrs Pratt, Mrs D. M. Eccles; Jubilee — Mrs 'Ihistlethwaite, Mrs Dean. Children’s classes: Miniature


“William Rimmer died in Southport in 1936, but I understand he spent some time in Slaidburn during an illness. He helped with the local band and wrote his march “Slaidburn” as a tribute to the vUlage and its associations for him.


S ay s Mr C o t te ra l l : \


ABOUT 50 members and guests of Clitheroe Sorop- timists attended a special youth forum at the Dog and Partridge Hotel.


garden — Robert Falshaw, Mandy Clarke, Andrew Oliver; Saucer of flowerheads — Helen Falshaw,


people living in the village who remember when such a distinguished visitor lived among them, and Mr Cotterall would welcome


No doubt there are still Christopher Whittaker, Janet their help.


connected with local youth activities talked about their work and then answered questions.


A panel of ex p e r ts The evening was organ-


ised on the theme chosen by the national president of the Soroptimists this year: “Youtn — their future in our hands.”


. The audience included members of the Inner Wieel, the Ladies’ Circle, the 'Tangent Club, and both the Townswomen’s Guilds. The panel consisted of Mr Geoff Jackson, youth organ-


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iser; Mr John Atkinson, Ribble Valley Careers officer; Mr Keith Whitwell, of Clitheroe YFC; Mr Tony Capewell, representing Scouting; and Mrs Edna Hothersall, of the St John Ambulance cadets. "The speakers were intro­


rup. The raffle was won by Mrs F. Bishop and Mrs I.


club on Thursday will be a jumble sale at Trinity Methodist School, starting at 7 p.m. Pictured, from the left,


Dugdale. The ne.xt event for the


duced by Soroptimist presi­ dent Mrs Dorothy Dent and thanked by f irs t vice- president Mrs Muriel Stir­


and 2), Mrs Silverwood. Six pods of peas — Mr Gregory (1 and 2), Mr Silverwood; Cabbage


— Mr T- Jackson (1 and 2), Mr U. M Berry; Tomatoes — Mr Gregory, Mr Jackson, Mr W


Whernside Manor. Buift in 1790 by the Sill family, who were slave traders, the house IS now an outdoor pursuits centre.


TTie route took them past


by way of footpaths along a flood embankment. Mr R.


The village was entered


Cooper; Beetmot — Mr Gregory (I and 2), Mrs Silvenvood; any other veg. — Mr Gregory, Mrs J. Taylor (2 and 3); Soft fruit — Mr Gregory, Mrs F. Nicholson (2 and


3).


Yates thanked Mr Gregory for an interesting walk. Next walk will be to Mearley and Downham on September 10th. Mr T. Hardcastle will be the leader. Meet Chat- burn Road End 1 p.m.


Denmark led to romance for Bolton-by-Bowland girl Miss A n th ea Neilma Grant- Townsend. And on Saturday, when


NIELSEN—GRANT-TOWNSEND A te a c h in g j’ob in


she and her Danish fiance Dr Mogens Nielsen were married at the village ppish church, many of the brideg­ room’s family and friends were among the guests. The bride is the only


t h e b r i d e w o re an Edwardian-style gown with


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FOURTEEN tables played in the duplicate game at] Clitheroe Bridge Club. Winners were: NS — J to |


Murg atro y d and Missi AJdred, Mr W. L. Wilkinson and Mr B. Haworth. EW — Mr and Mrs Sheldon, Mr R. B a rn e s an d Mrs L. Wilkinson. The following hand Msed I


problems for most East- West partners. It is difficult to make any contract above | the one level, yet many play­ ers got as high as the four | level: E'dealer. All vul.


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a tiered gathered skirt of Swiss suzette crepe imd guipure lace, and a matching veil. She carried white hlies gold roses. Best man was Dr J. D. C.


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Lambert and groomsmen Mr Poul Anker Nielsen, the bridegroom’s brother, Mr James Robertson and Mr


daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Grant-Townsend, of Tile House, Bolton-by-Bowland. The b r id e g ro om , a


Ian Marshall. The c e rem o n y was


le c tu r e r in com puter science, is the elder son of Mr and Mrs A. Neilsen, of Vestergaarsvej, Fjerrits-


lev, Denmark. (jiven away by her father.


performed by the Rev. J. Winder and organist was Miss Pauline Wnght. A reception was held at


Clitheroe.


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\VLW Thanksgiving THE Mayor and Mayoress of


the Hark to Bounty, Slaid- burn. TTie couple will live in Queen Street, Edinburgh. P h o to g ra p h : P y e ’s,


the Ribnle Valley, Coun. and Mrs Edward Newhouse, will attend evening Harvest Thanksgiving services at Whitewell a week on S unday, a t Mitton on September 25th, and at Hurst Green on .October 2nd.


0-LEVEL SUCCESSES


FIFTH-YEAR pupils at St Augustine’s RC School, BiUmgton, have passed the foUowmg 0-level examina­


tions: M. Ainscough ENG; Rosabe M. Ainsworth E EL X DS COM; P a u l in e M. Alexander D; Jacquehne A Allen E EL DS HN; Jacqueline M. Armfield E El X M DS; I. Aspden E; Catherine Barnes DS; Jeanette Barnes E EL COM; Jacquehne M. Black E; M. G. Bolton D E E L H TM P WDK GED; P. Bonaminio E EL T M P ENG F; N. Bottomley ’T; L. P. Boyer E M P C N ENG GED;


Carol Bradley E M COM HN NDD; Claire C. Bradley D; Anne Burton E EL N COM; Anne Byrne E H M DS: J. Byw-ater D WDK; M Carter E EL H T tVDK, A Chew D; Jeanette M. Crossley E; Teresa Dewhurst D; Mane Dignan E EL;G. Ferguson EELTMPN ENG GED; E. Fox D; A J. Gillett D E EL T M P C ENG; Etaine M.


Gillott D DS: R. D. Holgate D GED: Judith A. Hudson E D DS HN: P. Hutchinson T; P. J. Kinney E EL T HN M; S. W. Lamb T; P. Latham M WDK COM, Lisa M. Moore E EL H T D HN, Ann- Marie C. Morgan E; P a tn ^ Murray EL H T M DS COM HN;


QUESTION TIME ON YOUTH


Elaine Nixon E H D M COM NDD: Debra A. Nowell E; Sharon B O’Neill E; S. C. Perkins E COM HN: Venita A. Pickles E EL M P DS: Claudia S. Polvani E I DS F HN; Cathryn J. Regan E X D IM F: Linda M. Salisbury E DS; Kathr^ Seed E EL T DS HN, Lynn M. Sheani D, Gillian hL Smith E DS; P. Smith E EL T M N WDK: D. W. Tattersall D E M P ENG GED: S. Thompson D T WDK: ChrisUne Tonkin.son M DS;


G- G. Town-send D; P. Ward tVDK COM; S- J- Warren E H T N; I. Webb P; M. C. Webb WDK; V. J. Wells T P; Teresa IL Wilkinson E; P Wilson E EL T M C N tVDK GED; I. Wood D WDK GED; P. J. Worden E EL P tVDK GED, Kathleen A Wnght E HN NDD. Fourth Year Geraldine Astin D; Gillian Bragger D; Rebecca F. Doughty D; R. Garaa SP; S. J. Hindley D; M. J. Holden D; Yvonne Lowe D; A Makinson D; Clare Morris D; hL A Pearson D; T. Redfem D; M Taylor D; Lmd- say A. Woods D.


KEY


C — Chemistry. COM — Commerce. D — Art. DS —


Domestic Science. E — English Language. EL — English Literature. ENG — Engineering workshop theory and practice. F French. GED — Geometri­ cal and engineering draw­


ing. H — History. I — Italian. M — Mathematics. N — Biology. NDD — Needlework and dress. P— Physics. SP — Spanish. T — Geography. WDK — Woodwork. X — Religious Knowledge.


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