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Jiilheroe Advertiser and Times, May 12lh, 1977 3 JUMBLE'


SALE ; at the


GRAMMAR SCHOOL


Y OR K ST REET, CLITHEROE


FRIDAY, MAY 13th at 7 p.m.


ADMISSION — 2p DALE HEAD CHURCH WHIST AND


DOMINO DRIVE INSTITUTE


ATTOSSIDE


SAT., MAY 14th, , 7-45 p.m.


Adhilsslon: Adults 35p, Children 20p, including Supper Proceeds to Church Fund


TOSSIDE INSTITUTE TOSSIDE CHURCH


ROQATiON SUNDAYMAY 15th


followed by Old Tossiders re­ union in the school All welcome


Service at 7-30 p.m. Preacher Rev. C. E. Elton


TIME OLD . D A U C E


TOMORROW NIGHT, FRIDAY,


REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE WADDINGTON FC


9 p.m.—1 a.m. Kathy and Reg Duo Admission 40p


FLEA


ST MARY MAGDALENE PARISH HALL, CLITHEROE


SATUDAY, JUNE 4th


Tables provided £5 £2 own tables


For further details: SAE, 37 Stanah Road, Thornton aeveleya. Tel. 03914 74329


DISCO BAfiOE


SATURDAY, MAY 14th at


WADDINGTON SOCIAL CLUB


Kicl(-off 8 p.m. Admission 50p


Members and Bonafide guests


EDISFORD LADIES CLUB


MMEIE SALE A N D


CLITHEROE FC


E Y iN iN S at the


SOCIAL STARDUST CLUB


TUESDAY, MAY 17th, 8 p.m.


Admission 50p Including Supper


WHALLEY CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB Station Road


St Paul’s Scout Group


St Mary Magdalene and


FASHION SHOW by ECONOMIC STORES w ill be held In the


PARISH CHURCH HALL


WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th at 7-30 p.m.


ADMISSION 2Sp Including Relreshments HiSCO


MAY 14th at 8-15 p.m. Admission 30p


SPECIAL DAY


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SPRING FAIR


SATURDAY, MAY 14th at 3 p.m. in the


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CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH


ORGAN SOCIETY SPECIAL


MAY 21 St, 1977 at 8 p.m.


PETER HURFORD


(St Alban’s Cathedral) Programmes:


Students & OAPs, 40p. All are welcome.


Non-members 75p,


RECITAL SATURDAY,


CmE STALL


SATURDAY, MAY 14th, at 2 p.m.


Refreshments Available ______ AdmIaslon 3p


ST PAUL’S PARISH HALL, LOW MOOR


GAWTHORPE HALLj Padiham


GAWTHORPE EVENING


GRAND THURSDAY,


MAY 26th, 1977 7 to 10 p.m.


Victorian parlour music, readings from Victorian Uterature, illustrated talks on the Hall and on the Rachel Kay-Shuttlworth Collection, exhibition of Sir James Kay-Shuttlevvorth documents


Summer Buffet All for £1 (tickets limited)


Send cash to Gawthorpe


Craft House Fund. Nelson and Colne College,


Scotland Rd, Nelson BB97YT Tickets also available at


. Gawthorpe Hall or College Enquiry Desk


CLITHEROE


GARDEN CLUB MAY 16th, 7-30 p.m.


RIBBLESDALE SCHOOL


PESTS AND DISEASES


MAY 22nd, TRIP TO


HARLOW CAR


GARDENS £ 1 . 2 0


SAWLEY TAXI


TELEPHONE CLITHEROE 41653


HODDER VALLEY CHRISTIAN AID


THURSDAY, MAY 19th R In NEWTON UNITED


COFFEE will be held on


Adults 15p, Children 5p ■ Bring and Buy Stall


LOW PdOOR CLUB COLIN BARRY SOUND


Winning numbers 8lh, 1977


24526, 24223, 24148, 25224, 26008, 26021, 24794, 24381.


Snowball No. 9 not won, £19 next week.


.DON’T FORGET NEWTON VILLAGE HALL


I s S


ANNIVERSARY SALE AND


AFTERNOON TEA


MAY 14th 2-30 p.m. no admission charge


May


EFORMED CHURCH SUNDAYSCHOOL 7 —8-30p.m.


New Town Mayor’s three


A CALL to Clitheroe people to make their town one to be proud of was issued by new Town Mayor Loun. Bob Ainsworth at his inauguration on 'Tuesday aiter-


noon. ra e jn m m m


Problems ahead


Clitheroe Borough, Mr John Cowdall, replying to the toast to the guests, said the new Mayor could be difficult and controversial, but he pro-vided that essential ingredient of an elected representative — a check on the bureaucracy and a challenge to the administra­ tion about possible waste and extravagance. “Coun. Ainsworth has his


and Royal Hotel was attended by 128 p e o p le . I t was succeeded by a ball for the first time in its 142-year history.


P r o b l e m i n t h e a i r


PARLICK PIKE’S growing p o p u la r i ty among “ air sportsmen” is creating prob­ lems at Chipping as more and more cars use the narrow access lanes at weekends. F o r several y ears the


Town Mayor was proposed by Coun. Richard ’Tiumer, with retiring Mayor, Coun. John B la c k b u rn , r e p ly in g . Clitheore businessman Mr Stanley Westhead proposed the toast to the towm and trade of Clitheroe. and Coun. Bert Jones proposed the toast to the guests. ’The banquet at the Swan


critics but for the ordinary man and woman he is doing the job he was elected to do,” said Mr Cowdall. 'The toast to the retiring


Clitheronians on the Ribble Valley au th o r ity to put forward their views in the strongest possible terms — and that we also maintain.the' best possible relationship with members and officials of Ribble Valley, said Coun. Robinson. TTie former Town Clerk of


the toast to Coun. Ainsworth, said, ‘"The problem which will face us in the relatively near future are the auction mart, the town centre, Upbrooks industrial development, and areas of housing. ’These are matters that will be finally decided by 38 members of the Kibble Valley Council and yet they are basically local issues. I t was essential for the


the comer of Market Place and Wellgate. Coun. Robinson, proposing


between the Town Council and local organisations with something to contribute to the town — and announced that he would call an early meeting for representatives of such


c om m u n i ty c e n t re fo r Clitheroe, to be remembered as a Jubilee memento for the town. “Let us make it not a Ribble Valley venture, but CUtheroe’s own — paid for, worked for and owned by the people of Clitheroe.” Retiring Mayor Coun. John


groups. He put forward the idea of a


three-point plea at the annual meeting of the Town Council. He asked people to be more careful with their litter, and create a cleaner Clitheroe. He called for a closer liaison


Coun. Ainsworth made a


Peace formula at hospital


THE industrial troubles which have beset Calder- stones Hospital for the past couple of months are over


— for the time being at least.


' Management and union r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from COHSE, NALGO, NUPE and the Royal College of Nursing, at joint talks, ageed to the immediate setting up of an independent review team to look into staffing levels. This was the key decision to


emerge from the meeting when a peace formula was thrashed out between the interested parties. The loc^ working party,


New rally a big hit


LEONARD—ELWICK


clerk has increased beyond recognition as people turn to th is council for help and advice,” he said. Coun. Blackburn attended over 150 functions during his


Blackburn said the role of Clitheroe Town Council had become more and more impor­ tant since local government reorganisation in 1974. ‘“nie workload of our town


THE wedding took place at SS Michael and John’s Church, Clitheroe, on Satur­ day of Mr Aldan James Leonard, only son of Mr James Leonard, of Highfield Road, Clitheroe, and the late Mrs Elaine Leonard, and Miss Sonya Anne Elwick, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Elwick of St Ann’s Square, Low Moor.


the bride wore a full-length white Edwardian gown with a train trimmed with fluted nylon. She had a full-length veil and carried a bouquet of g o ld ro s e s an d w h ite stephanotis.


Given away by her father Bridesmaids were her twin


Mayor and Mayoress led a procession from the Town Hall to the Starkie Arms Hotel for lunch.


Greetings from the Queen


A T E L E G R A M ' f rom th e Q u e e n , v i s i t s f r om dignitaries, and presents galore helped Miss Margaret Robinson celebrate her 100th birthday in style at Clitheroe Hospiti on Friday. Sixty relatives, friends and


hospital patients and staff helped her to celebrate with afternoon tea, birthday cake


and sherry. Other visitors included the


Blackpool and Fylde Gliding Club, whose headquarters are near the foot of Parlick, have had the air space to them­ selves. But more recently they have been joined by hang glider enthusiasts, model aircraft and kite flyers. Not surprisingly the free


show is attracting more and more spectators, and the parish council is concerned, not so much with collisions in the air, but about possible damage to roads and Atiins as cars try to turn or manoeuvre on the narrow approach roads. I t feels conditions will


Lancashire County Council expressing its concern and suggesting a need in the future for some kind of park­ ing space.


worsen as the activities become more widely known. 'Ibe council is writing to the


Mayor and Mayoress of Hynd- bum, Coun. and Mrs Alan Critchlow; Clitheroe Town Mayor, Coun. John Black­ burn, and Mrs Blackburn; senior nursing officer for Blackburn group geriatrics, Mrs Margaret 'Yates; Mrs A. Simpson, representing the Friends of the Hospital; and Clitheroe Rotary Club presi­ dent Mr Noel Cook, the gifts Miss Robinson received included a bed jacket, plants and sweets.


Fined £40


ADMI’TTING driving a car without due care and atten­ tion, Elaine KIkington (22) of the Roefield Hotel, Clitheroe, was fined £40 by Clitheroe m a g is tra te s . Insp. Wilf Ashworth said she collided with the rear of another car at the junction of Parson Lane and Station Road.


Deputy Mayor, being prop­ osed by Coun. Ainsworth, and seconded by Coun. Richard ’Turner. A f te r the meeting the


worth as Mayor-was proposed by Coun. Tom Robinson and seconded by Coun. Black- bum. The vote of thanks to Coun. and Mrs Blackburn for their year’s services came from Coun. Mrs Beryl Cassidy, and was seconded by Coun. Leo IVells. Coun. Robinson was elected


year of office. TTie election of Coun. Ains­


Breached probation order


BY assaulting a youth and causing him actual bodily h a rm , an 1 8 -y e a r -o ld Clitheroe trainee weaver was in breach of a probation order, the town’s magistrates were told.


Gordon Kennedy, of 'Woone


Lane, Clitheroe, was fined £30 for breaching the proba­ tion order, imposed for a burglary offence. On-the assault charge, he was put on probation for two years. Mr W. D. Greenwood,


tunes. C h ie f I n s p . Thomas


maker. He had tried to t humiliate K en n ed y , an d was


sisters Joanna Mary and Julie Theresa, along with her other sister Suzanne Donna Elwick. ’The twins were attired in


performed the ceremony and Mrs Helen Crompton was


organist. The bride is a student


nursery nurse and the brideg­ room is a student quantity


Starkie Arms Hotel and the honeymoon is being spent in Harrogate. Mr and Mrs Leonard will liv e in Highfield Road,


surveyor. A reception was held at the


Clitheroe. P h o to g ra p h : Pye’s of


Clitheroe. REWARDING


A COFFEE evening with a bring and buy stall held by the Old Clitheronians’ Association was highly rewarding from a social and a financial point of view. The total takings of £180 were about £34 up on a similar event last year and the money will go to help the Grammar School.


Children relive Vietorian days


defending, said the 16-year- old y o u th a ssaulted by Kennedy was a trouble­


he author of his own misfor­


Sumner, prosecuting, said the youth had been off work for three days after Kennedy had punched him. and kicked him in the face and stomach.


- During the past year chil- . days, accounts^pf, the village


TEXT book tuition came to life for youngsters of St Mary’s RC School. Sabden, when lessons about the school’s history culminated in a centenary concert with a Victorian : theme.


and th e S ab d en school premises opened to cater for children during the week, and doubled as a church at


1877. Then Victoria reigned


T O P T W E IM T Y


1. (1) “Sir Duke” — Stevie 'Wonder. 2. (8) “I don’t wanna talk about it — Rod Stewart.


3. (—) “Free” — Deniece Williams. 4. (10) “Whodunit” — Tavares. 5. (5) “Red light spells danger” — Billy Ocean.


6. (9) “The shuffle” — Van McCoy. 7. (—) “Hotel California” — Eagles. 8. (2) “Sunny” — Boney M. 9. (4) “You don't have to be a star” — Mary McCoo and Billy


10 (17) “A star is bom” — Barbra Streisand. 11 (3) “Oh boy” — Brotherhood of Man. 12 (6) “Gimme Some” — Brendan. 13 (7) “Solsbury Hill”— Peter Gabriel. 14 (—) “Lucille” — Kenny Rodgers. 15 (13) “Pearl’s a singer” — Elide Brooks. 16 (11) “How much love” — Leo Sayer. 17 (16) “Rock Bottom” — Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran. 18 (12) “Knowing me, knowing you” — Abba. 19 (_ ) “Got to give it up” — Marvin Gaye. 20 (20) “I wanna get next to you” — Rose Royce. Last week’s placings are in brackets. Tip for the top: “Hello


Davies.


Stranger” — Yvonne Elliman. LP of the week; The Beatles at the Hollyivood Bowl. Chart compiled by Ames Record Bar.


work included tape recordings of two Sabden ladies describ­ ing the school in their young


Part of the children’s school


.dren’s history studies concen- ' b y lo'cal ' h is to r ia n Mr - trated on the period around


James Fell. The finish^ tape is being kept for posterity as a record of village life.


M o o rh o u se , and of th e surrounding district by Coun.


many were allowed to watch the dress rehearsal the previ­


songs and special costumes were features of the event. Two members of the staff, Mrs E. Waddington and Mrs K. Jackson, contributed piano duets, Mr Jack Britcliffe, recited Lancashire. dialect poems, and members of the Clitheroe Operatic Society presented a barber’s shop quartette. The centenary also included


ous day. Victorian poems, music,


small to hold everyone who wanted to see the concert, but


The school hall was too


weekend, with visits from Jesuit clergy from Clitheroe.


full-length fitted dresses of mint green nylon, with capes and they carried bouquets of freesias. ’The young brides­ maid wore a full-length blue floral dress trimmed with velvet ribbon. She carried a pomander of white spray chrysanthemums. Mr Michael Haslam was best man and Mr Nigel Elwick, b r id e ’s b ro th e r , and Mr G ra h am I r e la n d were groomsmen. F r E. X. -Willoughby


comprising management and union representatives, will meet regularly again to solve d ay - to -d ay problems as quickly as possible. ’There will also be a seminar


during the hospital open week at the end of June -when there will be public discussion on all aspects of patient care and industrial relations. COHSE branch chairman


WITH their “Clitheronian Rally” a t th e weekend, Clitheroe and district Motor Club introduced a new event in the rallying calendar. The success of the event, in


Mr Peter Good said the unions had now achieved part of the objectives. “Our main aim is to have a substantial increase in staff at the hospital. “Although this hasn’t been promised yet, the setting up


of the review team is a step in the right direction. ’There will be a lot of hard work to be done in the ne.xt couple of m o n th s , p re p a r in g our evidence for the team, but I am sure we will achieve the right results,” said Mr Good.


which there were 75 entries, w a s e n h a n c e d by th e encouraging reports of the marshalls who said it was vepr enjoyable. The regard in which the club is held was indicated by permission being given for the route, to include the Noya Ford near Foul- ridge, which has been closed to the sport for several years because of spectator prob­ lems. The club ensured that there were none on this occa­ sion. The rally, styled a half­


V i s i t o r s


iem In singlitg


.churches in the district, included a “Sing along” on Sunday. A feature of this was a vocal


A WEEK of jubilation at Clitheroe Parish Church, shared by visitors from other


contribution by the clergy of several churches, with other groups joining in hjTnns from the period covering^the 17th to 20th centuries. The vicar, th e Rev. John Hudson, welcomed visitors from St Leonard’s, Downham, St Paul’s, Low Moor, Trinity Methodists, SS Michael and John’s, St James’s, the United Reformed Church and the Salvation Army. There was a congregation of over 400. Canon Peter Ruffle led the


singing and the organist was Mr Charles Myers. Tea followed in the Parish Hall. The previous evening, about 300 people attended a cheese and wine evening, including members of the Catholic Ladies’ Group who helped with the arrangements. Canon Ruffle introduced an


n ig h t e v e n t , b egan a t midnight on Saturday, cars with crews from an area as far away as Yorkshire, Wales and Cumbria setting out from Edisford Car Park on a 100- mile circuit that ended at the Red Pump, Bashall Eaves. The route included Elslack


Moors, Halton West, Gisbum, Slaidbum and 'Whitewell. And despite the wet night the rally evoked wide interest among devotees of the sport. O v e ra ll le a d e r s were


Malcolm Byrom and Mike Roper, of Clitheroe, in an Escort 1700 but they missed a control point which earned them a “fail” and put them out


evangelical pop group from Poulton-le-Fylde, and the o rg an is t was Mr Harold Astley. Guests included the Clitheroe 'Town Mayor and Mayoress (Coun. and Mrs John Blackburn). Dr W. D. Oliver proposed a vote of thanks. Last night, the programme


comprised a film, “For the Gospel Road,” s ta r r in g Johnny Cash.


P la y time


of the honours. Results: First overall — M:ilcolm


Grahiim and navigator David Orrick (three-litre Capri); e.xperts cla-« — Tony Mtirtin and Hugh Edwartls (Escort tu-in cam), S. Lawrenson and D. Quinn (Escort Merico), Derek and H.-izel Hall (Mini Cooper); semi-expert — C. Sisson and K. Sav ag e (two-litre Escort), A. Oxiper and G. Starkie (Mazda RX3), Harry Grindy and John Ryding (BMC 1100). ■ Novice — R. Woods and J. Cham-


i:)00).


THE children of Clitheroe’s SS Michael and John’s School enjoyed an afternoon’s enter­ tainment by the Burnley- based professional group TheatreMobile. The group put on a show


called “fancy free,” a mixture of actors, puppets and musical items, in the school hall on Tuesday. One of the sketches depicted a magical Mayor who had powers to bring inanimate objects to life. This was TheatreMobile’s


ley (Escort, 1500): Rick Waddington :md S. Harris (tw-o-litre Viv:0: H. Davies and A. Birchall (Escort


last engagement before leav­ ing today to take part in a young people’s festival in West (Jermany.


an exhibition of Victoriana, with items contributed by the c h i ld re n and people of Sabden. All were thanked by Father J. Begley and the headmistress, Mrs M. M. Shil- litoe. The actual date of the open­


ing of the school was June ISth, 1877, but the concert was brought forward to avoid a clash with the Jubilee celeb­ rations. But the opening ■will be marked on the proper date by a religious service of celeb-, ration.


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