4 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, January 26th, 1978 Foxes on the prowl


FOLLOWING a recent broadcast concerning the red fox, I was surprised at the lack of personal experi­ ence of this most interesting and rather common resi­ dent. Of course the people who


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few people in or out of town ever set eyes on a fox. The night motorist may get a fleeting glance in the beam of his headlights as the beast scurries across the road, but the majority have to be content with a colourful illustrated book for a picture of the live version.


have practical experience are the gamekeepers, who understandably are reluc­ ta n t to sp e ak a t any length of Reynard. The general public, although interested in the ways of tne fox, would perhaps be more concerned were Reynard not so nocturnal. Generally speaking, very


However, this must not be


taken as a guide as to its scarcity, for you can rest assured that Reynard is on the prowl, particularly in winter, wherever there is human habitation. What goes on a f te r dark is shrouded in mystery, but you can take it from me that if. you live in Clitheroe, the odds are that at one time or other a fox is to be seen on your premises. This was given weight


when Mr W. Hargreaves, of Chatbum Road, told me of his recent encounter at about Christmas time. He was taking his dog for a walk along Chatbum Road about 9 p.m. when a fine mature fox appeared between Green Drive and the Girls’ Gram­ mar School. Obviously he could hardly


believe what he actually saw, as Reynard sat on the wall, then crossed the road


Peter knows how to ring the changes


WHALLEY teenager Peter Hampson has certainly learned the ropes fast in his unusual hobby — bell ringing.


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to the challenge. “I’m abso­ lutely delighted to be secret­ ary,” he said. “I know its a very unusual hobby for a young person but I love every minute of it. The more I learn about bellringing the greater I like it.” Peter, a pupil of Ribbles-


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almost every Sunday and is rarely absent from the prac­ tice nights on Tuesdays. He has also rung at many other churches throughout Lanca­ shire. In May 1976 he won a


certificate of proficiency by passing an examination set


dozens of what are called “methods” in the trade — different seauences of ring­ ing the bells to produce varied sounds. He rings at Whalley


dale school, began his hobby in 1974 by joining the bellringers a t Whalley Parish Church. Since then he has learned


Queen Street, has been elected secretary of the Blackburn branch of the Lancashire Association of Change Ringers. He is the youngest bell ringer in the county to hold such a post and his election comes only three years after he took up the hobby. The post will mean a lot of


And now Peter (15), of


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by the Lancashire Associa­ tion of Change Ringers.


And his progress has also


included taking part in peals of up to three hours dura­ tion.


dropped too many “clan- gers’’ along the way. “It is not really as difficult as it appears at first,” he said. “I like it because you can never become bored — there is always a new sequence to learn.”


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funny moments over the past three year. On one occasion he was ringing with a partner and the bell did a 360 degree turn, wrenching the rope up in the air ana Peter with it. Said Peter: “I managed to


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Peter has had his share of


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member of the Hampson family interested in bell ringing. His 10-year-old sister Christine, a pupil at Whalley CE School, has just started attending the prac­ tice sessions of the parish church ringers. Ana soon she is hoping to become a member of the team. The only member of the


family not interested in the hobby is their mum, Mrs Dorothy Hampson, who works for the Co-op ’ in Clitheroe. She said: “Two ringers in


one family is quite enough, thank you.”


minutes, the winners of each going forward to a final “flip off.” Whatever the result,


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repeat last year’s success when they were awarded a prize for the best decorated club coach.


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Fancy


that! THE St Bernard dog carry­ ing a barrel of brandy to people lost in the mountains of Switzerland could have been doing more harm than good, according to the Lancashire branch of the British Red Cross.


For it warns that old


people with hypothermia and anyone suffering from exposure or severe cold will not be helped by a tot of brandy.


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Hot water bottles or elec­


and made a hasty retreat to the north. At first he had doubts, but being within 20 paces he had an excellent view and Reynard was in no hurry. You may think this is an


isolated occurrence,but from the numerous reports I re c e iv e th e fox is no stranger in or out of town. My friend, Jack Gregory,


related a similar incident. This time Reynard snatched a duck in the Waddington Road area, but could not lift the bird over the fence after it had severed' the head. In common with many


creatures of fur and feather, and in p a r t ic u la r the predators , they become more active and bolder as man becomes more lax, wasteful and indifferent in his habits. The scavengers will prosper if there is food or garbage to keep them alive and I have little hesita­


tion in saying that at the F e s t iv e Season many carcases of turkey, duck, goose or chicken provided a tasty snack for Reynard. Regarding evidence of


famekeeper at Dunsop


distances covered by foxes, I recall the story told to me many years ago by Joe Pye,


purposes, was like waving the proverbial red flag before the bull. Dogs do the same, but with the fox the association is not so friendly. In fact the episode was considered an insult. There had been a light fall on snow and this gave the


foxes for a good number of years, but the most adven­ turous which invited trouble must surely be the one which decided to leave his “visiting card” on the keep­ er’s garden gate. This, to all intents and


ridge. Joe has been on the trail of


COUNTRY D IA B Y


trackers all the clues they needed. With a friend, the hunters followed the fox’s track over hill and dale before reaching Abbeystead — such is the evidence of the wandering nature of the fox. Mr direct experieces have


been few and far between and three which happened in the field gave me a wonder­ ful insight into the animal’s behaviour. Two encounters occurred


were walking across the low er sid e of a large pasture, a fox evidently on the verge of exhaustion


when my wife and I sat on the outskirts of a wood admiring the general peace- fu l atmosphere of the summer surroundings. After a time I casually turned and gazed in utter amazement at a fox sitting on his haunches 30 or 40 paces away. In late summer, as we


strides and gaping mouth, it seemed as if he had reached a point when further effort was impossible. He was stretched to the utmost limit — or so it appeared. But such is the fitness of these creatures that in the flash of an eye the animal was trans­ formed with a burst of new life. The sight of a human was


caught, our attention. With heavy lolloping


the vital spark; turning sharply at right angles to our own line of progress, he sprang in a mighty leap to take tne adjacent wire fence with graceful ease. That fox had it all figured


out in a flash. The Tower gaps in the sheep fence are small,. so Reynard • leaped


■through the upper strands with a vigour we did not think he possessed. HORACE COOK.


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Clifford puts pen to second history book


SABDEN author Mr Clifford Moorhouse plans to publish a second book about the history ,of the village in the near future.


Entitled “The Forgotten


Valley” it will trace the history of the village from p rehistoric times right through to 1790.


fo r his f i r s t worlc on Sabden’s history — “The b i r th of a Lancashire Village” — which sold about 900 copies and has been read by descendants of Sabden people all over the world.


That was the starting date Mr Moorhouse said this


week that his new book had taken about five years to research and compile.


things in it that people will find interesting,’’ he said. Among the subjects dealt with will be a detailed look at Sabden in Roman times, the early division of farm­ land in Sabden Valley, and the Pendle Witches.


“I think there are many


cotton loom overlooker and a member of the Lancashire Authors’ Association, knows Sabden intimately, having lived there all his fife.


Mr Moorhouse, a former


title “The Forgotten Valley” because local historians had largely ignored Sabden when tracing the history of the locality.


He said he had chosen the Said Mr Moorhouse: “The


publication of the book has been s l ig h t ly delayed because new discoveries have just been made. I am waiting for official confirma­ tion to bring the book right up to date.’”


publishing costs himself and the book will be a limited edition of 400 or 500 copies. People in the village will have first option to buy.


He will be paying the Luncheon


plans A JUBILEE luncheon for Whalley and Little Mitton on Sunday, March 5th, will be Whalley Parish Council’s effort for Jubilee year. But the plans depend ;on whether the council can obtain a licence for the event and whether the Old Grammar School is available.


unanswered and all are a delight to receive, but apart from requests from students engaged on some thesis or other project for school or university, not one of the letters has come from a member of the younger age group. Until this week. Thus it was with particu­


from members of the older generation, former resi­ dents in the village and valley with snippets of infor­ mation they wish to pass on, or with a purely nostalgic urge to communicate with somebody willing to tell them a little about the scenes and places they once knew and loved, as they are today. None of these letters go


OVER the years, as a follow up to this column, I have received many very welcome letters. Most of these have come


PROJECT OF A LIFETIME Whalley Window


apart, however, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t produce a really excellent “village walkabout” and this is how I would go about it. Firstly, remember that all


confess, it does help if you have lived in an area for 40, 50 or 60 years. This unalterable factor


lar interest and pleasure that I heard from a young boy living, in another of our attractive valley villages. “I have enjoyed reading the’ Whalley Walkabout,” he wrote, “and would like to do one about our own village. Please can you give me a few hints on how to go about it?” Well, John, I certainly can


and I wish you the best of luck in your admirable project, but I must say right away that it isn’t a job you can do overnight. If your finished exercise is going to be anything like comprehen­ sive, it will take a consider­ able time and, I must


h is to ry d id n ’t happen hundreds of years ago — it’s happening all the time. The things that happened this morning will be history this afternoon; the things that happen today will be history tomorrow. Not important history, perhaps, but all adding a few more stitches to the patchwork quilt that makes up the life of every rural community and urban community. Now read up everything


(The Eagle) and several items that were new to me in the cycling column of a n ew sp a p e r p r in ted in Oldham. Talk to your vicar about


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building of great antiquity or with unusual features go and talk to the owners. They will be flattered to learn of your interest and, in most cases, will talk freely. Quite often they will dig


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interest is known about, you don’t need to go to people — they will stop you in the street or come to see you. If there is a house or


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emphasise your appreciation of their kindness. If they tell you anything


“in confidence,” be sure to respect that confidence. Remember it and, young as you are, one day the tune may come when you will be able to tell all. One or two other things


you can do. If you learn of somebody now living away who might be able to help, get their present address and write to them, making sure you enclose a s.a.e. for th e ir reply. Postage is expensive these days and this is the least you can do. Finally, if there is a


particular point that you are curious about and local sources fail in finding an answer, get in touch with the County Records Office. The staff there will be only too pleased to help and are prepared to go to lots of trouble. After all, that is why they are there. They take a pride in doing


out old news clippings, letters, bills and photo­ graphs for you to see and, once again, let them do the talking. You must content yourself by asking the appropriate question at the appropriate moment. And, , before you leave (and I am quite certain there is no need to tell you this, really)


a good iob ana, in any case, you and I (or in your case, John, your parents) all help to pay their wages. And don't forget the County Library. They are there to help you, too. So “good luck” in your


researches, John. You’ll find it is a fascinating job and, for a 15-year-old, you’ve undertaken quite a project. Oh! And one thing more.


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