Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, December 6th, 1979 11
Mayor writes his ‘Window on Whalley ’
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Whalley,” it explores the village and surrounding countryside and describes in great detail the Parish Church and Abbey.
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WHAT better way for youngsters to help at Cal- derstones Christmas fair than to serve behind the
sweet stall. This happy bunch were
only too glad to lend the
ladies a hand selling their edible goodies, which were just one of the attractions at the event organised by
Calderstones League of Friends.
1 About £500 was raised
for group funds. Other attractions which drew the crowds to the hospital bal lroom included cake, cush ion, toy, jewellery and WI stalls.
For those feeling lucky there were several games
of chance and a wheel of fortune.
when the Rev. R. A. Har- pur, vicar of Whalley, appeared in the guise of Father Christmas, com plete with sleigh and helpers.
A further highlight came
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Visit to fair pays dividend
TEN-YEAR-OLD Diane Shickle, of Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, went to visit her granny, Mrs Mattie Pye, of Church Raike, Chipping, on Saturday,- and found she was among tne major prizewinners at the village Christmas fair. A delighted Diane, pic
tured with another winner, Mrs Alice Whitaker, of Chipping, took a duck and a bottle of wine home for her family; All the village organisa
gational Church, young mothers, Women’s Insti tute, Scouts, Guides and Cubs. The fair was officially
tions contributed to the fair, run by the village hall committee. They included Leagram and Chipping Parish Councils, St Mary’s bingo ladies, the Congre-
On view
TWO exhibitions start at Whalley library on Satur day for two weeks. One is of watercolours by Mr Ken Cherrington, of Read, and the other is of hand- painted porcelain by Mrs Nancy Overend, whose work-is displayed through out Lancashire and York shire.
opened by Coun. Matt Huddleston, who was accompanied by his wife. Apart from the varied
stalls, there was a Christ mas tree and Santa Claus gave toys to the children. Prizes in a mammoth
raffle included bottles, poultry, game and veget ables. Refreshments were pre
. A profit of approxi mately £550 was made for the hall fund — an increase of over £100 on last year.
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dence in Whalley, Coun. Fell has absorbed the his tory of the village from Roman times to the pre sent and is adept at creat ing atmosphere.
During 50 years’ resi
information he gives the reader is that the first Roses cricket - match was played at Whalley more than a century ago.
Among the little known
“Whalley Window” articles which Coun. Fell has writ ten for the Advertiser and Times will enjoy this more detailed account of the vil
Readers of nearly 700 No licences
CLITHEROE magistrates imposed fines of £40 on three people who admitted not having colour televi sion licences for their sets.
pared and served ■ by Mrs A. Whitaker, Mrs B. Robinson, Mrs Ethel Har rison and Mrs Christine
of Padiham Road, Sabden; Leonard White, of Whipp Avenue, Clitheroe; and Jil- lian Baber, of Whinney Lane, Langho.
They were John Koral, , Sandra Backhouse, of
C e n t r a l Av en ue , Clitheroe, was fined £20 for not having a licence for a black and white set.
S T A L L S selling produce, confectionery, household and seasonal gifts, books and jumble, plus a tom bola, went to make a successful Christmas fa ir fo r members o f S la id b um Trefoil Guild.
Proceeds amounting to about £200 will be donated
to various charities. Trefoil chairman Mrs Doris Leeming asked mem
bers to pay a silent tribute to the memory o f the late Col L. C. King-Wilkinson who had been a good
friend of the group. The opener ivas Mrs Elsie Honeywell, of the
thanks, that a Guide company could be formed soon, providing there was sufficient interest. ■ Brownie J ill Parker presented a gift token to Mrs
Clitheroe Trefoil Guild. She stressed the importance o f enthusiasm and expressed delight at hearing about the activities o f the Brownies in Slaidburn. She was assured by Miss M. J. Watson, pronosing
lady assistants dispensed presents from the tree. Afternoon teas tvere served. Pictured round the rummage stall with Father
Christmas and some o f the youngsters are: from the left, Mrs Violet Wood, Mrs Marjorie Fletcher, Mrs Brenda Howard, Miss K a y Hoivard and Mrs Oliven Kean.
Go - ahead for Whalley playground changes
THE behaviour of “yobbos” has prompted com plaints about a decision by Whalley Parish Coun-
. cil to develop a play area at Abbots Way. The Ribble Valley Coun- scheme should go ahead. Coun." Brian Braithwaite
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assistant Mr Brian Man ning told the committee that the parish council had considered the complaints but thought th a t th e
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WITH ingredients of espionage and counter espionage, “Avalanche Express" at the Civic Hall promises to be one of the most intriguing films for some time. Lee Marvin as Col.
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(Clitheroe) wondered if the objections had been level led against young children using the play area or against “yobbos” who gathered there. In reply, the Mayor,
Honeywell. Father Christmas appeared and with the help of
Donkey is guest at fair
MUFFIN, a 17-year-old donkey, was the surprise guest at a Christmas fair in Whalley Methodist Hall organised by Whalley friends of the Bleakholt animal sanctuary. With him was a collie found in the River with a brick round
his neck. He had been at the sanctuary for weeks. Apart from Christmas
stalls, there was a display of antique dolls and prams by a Manchester collector The fair raised £134.
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MEMBERS of the Ribblesdale Adult Centre’s music class had a chance to shine at a display put on by the students.
Under the direction of their tutor, Mr Horace Tattersall (right) they provided musical entertainment including light operatic, numbers.
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: On show were examples of pottery making and painting, lace making, a r t ,
The display on Friday night was organised by the centre’s tutors, Mrs Pat, .
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work, flower arranging, embroidery and soft crafts, decorative icing and a ' fashion show of clothes made by the sewing class.
Antiques valued
MEMBERS of Clitheroe YFC heard a talk about antiques by Mr Feter Field, "who valued several items brought along.
an “Any Questions session.
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Co u n . J immy F e l l (Whaljey), said: “It is because of ‘yobbos’ that the large swings are being removed. The ones which are being left are for young children only and a notice to this effect is being put up. “Tnis has been a play
area , for 30 years and people who bought or built their houses there must have known this. “Anyway, the facilities
are so far away that the residents would have'to go to their bedrooms to see them.” The committee sup
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