Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, June 14th, 1979 3


Mayor volunteers for a soaking!


C L ITH E R O E Town Mayor Coun. Bob Ains­ worth was locked in the stocks and pelted with wet sponges on Saturday. He displayed great self- control as crowds of crack


S 3-hurlers launched


helpless victim. Drenched but unbowed,


it was all in an afternoon’s work for Coun. Ainsworth. In fact he volunteered for “ the treatment,” which cost his assailants lOp a time. He was helping to raise


money at the Waddington gala day organised by the Clitheroe branch of the Cancer Research Cam­ paign. The stocks, which were


first placed outside the Sun Inn and later moved to the garden party at Wad­ dington Old Hall, were one of the many attractions of a successful day which is expected to bring in £1,000


after attack on their


for funds. Coun. and Mrs Ains­


worth officially opened the garden party. Miss Margaret Vinten,


chairman of the Clitheroe Cancer Research Group, thanked Coun. Ainsworth and others who sportingly volunteered to receive a soaking. Roundabouts, side­


shows, fortune-telling, Morris dancing and a mini­ market provided visitors with plenty to see and do during the afternoon. Those with boundless


stamina later moved on to the gala disco dance at the Sun Inn, which continued until 1 a.m. Miss Vinten hopes that


the gala will become an annual event. The sale of home-made cakes donated by various organisations made £100 ana collections round the village pubs on Thursday and Friday also totalled £100.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Where are


these stones?


I AM trying to trace and photograph the boundary stones which possibly defined the walk perambu­ lated every Shrove Tues­ day by the town officials and boys of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School until 1832. These stones, marked


with the letters BC, are approximately 30 cms by 40 cms (above ground) and are also numbered. Stones numbered 2, 3, 4,


7, 11, 17, 20 and 33 have been found and I wonder if your readers know of others. Several un-numbered


larger stones are to be found in the Cross Hills — Blackhorse area of the town. Details of the posi­ tion of others of this type would also be appreciated.


CYRIL AINSWORTH, 29 Buccleauch Avenue, Clitheroe.


£195 fine for driver


SELF-EMPLOYED lorry driver, John Westall Greatrix (40), of Alma Place, Clitheroe, was fined a total of £195 by Clitheroe magistrates when he admitted five motoring offences. He was fined £50 for


offences of stealing a goods vehicle trailer test disc worth 25p, stealing a vehicle excise licence worth 25p, and fraudu­ lently using an excise licence. He was fined £30 for


using a goods vehicle trailer test disc with intent to deceive, and £15 for having no test certificate. Greatrix told the court


he had committed the off­ ences on impulse.


Bread


A DEMONSTRATION of bread making was given to Edisford Ladies’ Club by one of its members, Mrs E.


Singleton. Sne explained how sim­


ple and economical it was and members asked many questions. President Mrs E. Birtwell gave the vote


of thanks. Flag day total


A FLAG DAY collection earlier this month for Clitheroe St John Ambu­ lance funds raised £149.


Horn and dad, when this life a over and If you find your- ie lf on heaven’s shore, here’s only one part of your tome you'll be able to bring vlth you: your children. All tther treasures and material )088e88lons will be le f t behind.


RIBBLE VALLEY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH


Waterloo Rd, Clltheroe


Sunday 10-45 a.m. — Family Hour


Re-site Low Moor


feature MAY I inquire about Low Moor stone which was removed when the old school was demolished? I feel it should be returned because it belonged to the village. It was used for mount­


ing horses and many a weary traveller rested on


it. When the mill was


demolished the Royal Engineers’ stone was re­ sited in front of Low Moor Club. The Low Moor stone


should also be re-sited, now that the Riverside housing has been com­ pleted.


MRS S. CUTLER, 5 St Paul’s Street, Low Moor.


Dearer to go by bus


BUS fares in the Ribble Valley will soon be going up, if the Traffic Commis­ sioners agree. Ribblee Valley Motor Ser­ vices has applied to add a penny to single fares up to 22p, and 2p to higher fares. The company says the


increase is necessary to meet “unforeseen” higher costs. “We need the extra


revenue to cover rises in the price of fuel and wages,” said a spokesman. He added that the com­


pany had also been hit by the severe winter, which reduced revenue and led to heavy vehicle maintenance charges. If the increase is permit­


ted by the commissioners it will add 4p to day return tickets. Children’s fares, commuter cards and scho­ lars’ travel passes will also go up. Ribble Motor Services


hope the rise will increase revenue by five per cent.


BARN DANCE


A BARN DANCE and barbecue supper was held at Gamble Hole Farm, Newton, home of Mr and Mrs John Parker, with proceeds going to the Hod der Valley branch of the Conservative Association. Music was provided by


the EGB Trio and Hookeys Disco and an efficient team served suppers.


SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd


ST. PAUL’S LOW MOOR 2-00 p.m.


GALA DAY


KONICA CAMERA WINNER MR M. QUIGLEY


THURSFIELD ROAD BURNLEY


Mr Quigley had 6 correct In one line. Correct sequence


A, E, C, D, G, L, F, K, H, B.


WALKERS of all ages a r e pictured at Clitheroe Railway Sta­ tion before the start of Saturday’s Dalesrail train trip to the York­ shire Dales. The special service


to stations in the Dales is being run by British Rail throughout^ the summer on various weekends. Travellers can pian their own walk or join one of the organised rambles wi t h e xpe r i enc e d leaders.


More room for diners


ALTERATIONS to the interior of the Georgian Window, Waddington, have met with the approval of the parish council. The owner wishes to increase the dining area of the restaurant, without altering the outside appearance.


TOP TWENTY SOUNDS


1. (13) “Ring my bell” — Anita Ward. 2. (2) “Sunday girl” — Blondie. 3. (3) “ Boogie wonderland” — Earth, Wind and Fire/E motions.


4. (1) “Dance away” — Roxy Music. 5. (10) “Ain’t no stoppin’ us now” — Mcfadden and Whitehead.


6. (5) “Theme from the Deerhunter” — Shadows. 7. (20) “ Shine a little love’ ’ — Electric Light Orchestra.


8. (4) “Reunited” — Peaches and Herb. 9. (17) “Masquerade” — The Skids. 10. (7) “Hot stuff” — Donna Summer.


11. (8) “ Pop muzik” — M. 12. (18) “Are friends electric?” — Tubeway Army. 13. (15) “The number one song in heaven” — Sparks. 14. (—) “We are family” — Sister Sledge. 15. (6) “Boys keep swinging” — David Bowie. 16. (14) “Roxanne” — Police. 17. (19) “H.A.P.P.Y. Radio” — Edwin Star. 18. (12) “Bright eyes” — Art Garfunkel. 19. (11) “Does your mother know” — Abba. 20. (—) “Up the junction” — Squeeze. Last week’s placings in brackets. Tip for the top:


“Easy come, easy go” — Sutherland Brothers. LP of the week: “I am” — Earth, Wind and Fire. Chart compiled


by Ames Record Bar. \».l . ' . . Church


member dies A LIFE-LONG Clitheroe re s id en t , Mrs Mary Taylor, has died at the age


of 84. Mrs Taylor, of' Buc-


cleuch Clo se , was a m em b e r o f T r in ity Methodist Church. Her husband Robert, a cotton loom bverlooker, died sev­ eral years ago. The funeral service and


interment is taking place at Grindleton Methodist Church, today.


On the move


WADDINGTON Parish Council is to ask Ribble Valley Council to move the street sign on Brook Villas. At present, the sign is


not clearly visible. The council would like it to be moved further up the row of cottages.


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Solution to litter


THE litter problem in Whalley should soon be over, for the Parish Coun­ cil has decided to appoint a handyman to tidy up the village. The appointment will be


on a part-time basis, 12 hours a week, the main duties being litter collec­ tion and disposal. Anyone wishing to apply


for the post should contact Mr Jim Holden, the parish clerk, at 17 Woodlands Drive, Whalley.


Rabbit Lane


A NEW litter bin in Wad­ dington will be placed bet­ ween Rabbit Lane and the village. Waddington Parish


Council requested two extra bins, but Ribble Val­ ley Council decided only one was necessary.


Formby couple


in charge TWO new faces have taken over the task of running St Deny’s Home, Clitheroe. Mr John Sutherland


(43), and his wife June (39) will operate under the for­ mal title of “resident social workers in charge.” Both hail from Formby,


where for the last two years they have held simi­ lar positions at deputy, level. They still have a house


there, but will be looking for suitable property in the Ribble Valley. “Clitheroe itself seems


to be a beautiful place,” said Mr Sutherland. “The people in the town have been very friendly to us and already we have had great support from the management committee.” The couple have two


children — Ian (8), who is to attend Pendle Junior School, and Julie (12).


Ideas for a tidy-up


WADDINGTON residents have been offered the chance to help make their village tidier for the Best Kept Village competition. A meeting will be held at


8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Social Club to discuss ideas. Representatives from local organisations have been invited and any­ one willing to help will be welcome.


Tale of intrigue on market dayf


THE seedy side of Clitheroe market days in the 18th century is described in a chapter of “The Book of Blackburn,” a new publication issued to commemorate this year’s Blackburn Festival.


Written by John Gar-


forth, “The butchers of Clitheroe” describes how local tradesmen were happy to settle differences by fist and boot in the winding alleys of the town, rather than bother with more respectable channels. The author paints a pic­


ture of market days being rough, rowdy occasions, where villains mixed with farmers and traders and ale flowed freely. One episode picked out


from the 1773 fair is still clouded in mystery today. Garforth’s “ butchers”


are a motley foursome — two butchers, a publican and a barber — who


Circus trip


A PARTY of 49 people will be treated to a trip to Blackpool Tower Circus on Sunday. The v is it , fo r the


Clitheroe and District Mentally Handicapped Association, has been made possible by donations from the “Bug Club” at Grindleton and the Rotary Club of Ribblesdale.


unceremoniously “do for” Slaidburn butcher George Battersby because he was selling cheaper meat. Battersby escaped a


beating in front of a baying crowd, but was never seen again after that day. Some years later three


of the ruffians were tried for his murder after a body had been unearthed in limestone. But doubts


about the identity of the body and a skilful lawyer won them a “not guilty”


decision. The tale brings home


some of the aspects of rural life in old Lancashire — the strange community silence at the time of the trial, with whispers and rumours abounding, but no-one willing to come for­ ward for fear of reprisals. What of the intended


victim? Did Battersby meet an ill fate by moon­ light, as the chapter sug­ gests? Perhaps the tale will spur someone to re­ examine the records or dis­ cover a new clue from yes­ teryear’s folklore. • The book, a miscel­


lany by various authors, is published by the Borough of Blackburn Recreation Committee, price £2.


PICTURES: Top —


Jonathan Brown, o f Regent Street, Wadding­ ton, prepares to pilch a soaking sponge at David Brennan, of Beverley Drive, Clitheroe, who was one of the volunteers in the stocks.


Below — Coun. and Mrs


Ainsworth with Miss Vin­ ten, secretary Pat Wads­ worth and members of the committee.


Stonyhurst flats plan welcomed


THE PROPOSED conver­ sion of Hodder Place, Stonyhurst College, into 15 residential flats was welcomed at a meeting of Ribble Valley Council’s D e v e lo pm e n t Sub- Committee. M e m b e r s wer e


reminded that the college’s original application for conversion of the fine — but seriously vandalised building — into 10 flats was approved by Lanca­ shire County Council in 1977. Later, the principle of


the building’s conversion to 15 units was accepted and g iv en the Sub- C om m it te e ’ s s t r o n g support. Tne College now wished


to dispose of the building to a potential developer with tne benefit of formal planning permission. The County Council,


with whom the ultimate decision rests, is to be told that the Ribble Valley authority welcomes the scheme.


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BRIDGE CLUB


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THIRTEEN tables were in play at Clitheroe Bridge Club’s duplicate game. Winners were — NS: Mr


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Farewell party


for Ron


WORKS engineer at ICI Clitheroe, Mr Ron Gordon was presented with a self- portrait executed by one of his colleagues when he left to take up an appointment at the company’s agricul­ tural division headquarters at Billingham. Mr Gordon, of South-


field Drive, West Brad­ ford, received the gift at a farewell party attended by his colleagues. He has been at the


Clitheroe works for four years and is now travelling between Billingham and Clitheroe at weekends until he finds a new house.


GISBURN PRICES


OX offer in the dairy section at Gisbum Auction Mart on Thurs­ day were S3 accredited newly- calved cows and heifers. Prizes for accredited cows


went to T. Shuttleworth (£500) and R. Drinkall (£490); heifer to R. Drinkall (£496) and R. Mur­ ray (£515).


Accredited Friesian cows


made to £500 and averaged £-103; heifers to £515 (401), and accre­ dited Ayrshire cows made £260.


Forward in the in-calf section


were S3 accredited in-calf cattle. Prizes; j . Middleton (£430), J. Bethell (£510). Accredited h/w July cal vers made to £130, Sep­ tember to £510, October to £4S0, November to £500 and Deeem- ber/January to £410.


There were 201 accredited


calves forward in the calf sec­ tion. Friesian bull calves made to £125 and averaged £76; heifer calves to £66 (£38.40). Hereford X bull calves to £128 (£88.10); heifer calves to £100 (£67.35). Charolais X bull calves to £120 (£94.85); heifer calves to £134 (£103.70). Angus bull calves to £86 (£74.50); heifer calves to £94 (£64.15). Weaned calves: Friesian bull


calves made to £174 (£151.20); beef X bull calves to £260 (£25-1); beef X heifer calves to £118 (£118). A sale of in-pig sows and store


pigs attracted an entry of 43. In­ pig sows made to £84 while store pigs made to £35 and averaged £19.22.


Forward in the fatstock sec­


tion were 252 cattle, 653 sheep and 25 pigs. Lt steers made to lOlp and averaged 93.8p; medium to lOOp (92.8p); heavy to 97.5p (97.5p). Lt hfrs to 9Sp (91 p); medium to 102.2p (91.3p); heavy to 85p (85p). Uncertified and previously


certified cattle: Young bulls made to 104.5p (91.Ip); lt strs to 102.Sp (90.2p); medium 90.2p (82p); heavy 93p (93p). Lt hfrs to 98p (80.6p); medium to 91.5p (82.4p); heavy 88.5p (88.5p). Fat cows to 78p (59.Ip); bulls to 79.5p (70p). Sheep: Lt lambs to 197p


(185.8p); standard to 197p (£ 180.9p); medium to 189p (174.8p); heavy to 160p (159.7p). Lt hoggs to 143p (139.7p); stan­ dard to 157.5p (154.9p); medium to 161.5p (151.7p); heavy to 144p (13S.6p). Heavy shearlings to 130.5p (130.op); uncertified hoggs to £31 (£21.20). Fat ewes to £41 (£24.72). Pigs: Porkers to 55. Ip (55.3p);


cutters to 55.4p (55.4p); baeon- ers to 55p (53. Ip); overweight to 47p (47p). Fat sows to £68 (£55.80).


Norweb demo


A DEMONSTRATION of microwave ovens is being held on Monday and Tues­ day at Norweb’s shop in New Market Street, Clitheroe.


New machine solves noise problem


ATKINSON’S of Clitheroe have spent £12,000 on a new machine to cut down on noise.


Mr J. McMahon, the


firm’s building and service manager, said the machine — a compressor — would be much quieter than hired equipment which until now had been used on the extension to the works.


This had led to some


nearby residents complain­ ing about noise.


The extension, a build­


ing of some 900 square metres, is 80 per cent com­ plete and has already been


brought into use as a steel storage and preparation


shop. It comprises the first


phase of a big modernisa­ tion scheme by Atkinsons and, despite delays caused to all outside work by the bad winter, completion of the building is only about a month behind schedule. The remainder of the


scheme invo lve s the replacement at a future date of the whole of the old works' buildings.


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W. L. Wilkinson and Mr G. Catlow, Mr P. Strange and Mrs W. Kelly. EW: Mr R. Bentley and Mr P. Jen­ nings, Mrs Stranger and Mrs Taylor. There were many arguments


about the bidding of the follow­ ing hand, on which a grand slam is laid down;


X dealer, love all.


Swan and Royal goes on the market again


THE lease of Clitheroe’s historic coaching inn, the Swan and Royal Hotel, Castle Street, is up for sale again — for the fourth time in less than four years.


Kenyons Confectioners,


of Blackburn, have decided to put the hotel on the market at a price of £45,000 including fixtures and fittings, after holding the lease for two years.


It was the company’s


first venture into the hotel trade.


Sales director Mr John


McBryde said the company had increased sales but was not in a position to devote sufficient manage­ ment effort into operating the hotel.


The present manager,


Mr Norman Shaw, and his wife, Jane, will be leaving on Sunday to take over as managers at the Wellspr- ings.


The inn will be run by a


catering manager at Kenyons until a buyer is found for the lease.


Former Clitheronian Mr


Edward Trueman, who now lives in the Isle of Man, decided to lease the hotel in 1975.


The 20-year lease at


£5,000 per annum was first purchased in November, 1975, by the Formby House Hotel, Formby.


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Bandstand fire: two charged


TWO young Clitheroe people appeared before Clitheroe magistrates on Tuesday, accused of set­ ting fire to the Castle bandstand late on Sunday night causing £15,000 worth of damage. Gillian Margaret Darnell


(17), of Peel Park Avenue, and Brian William Preston (21), of Central Drive, were both remanded to Risley for one week. Darnell also appeared on


charges of burglary and damage to two cars and a window to a total value of over £500. Presiding magistrate Mr


George Braithwaite said they had decided to remand the couple because of the likelihood of further offences being committed.


By September the fol­


lowing year the hotel had changed hands with Mr Bernard Hanson, a former merchant navy officer, taking the helm.


He stayed at the hotel


less than a year. The lease was next purchased in 1977 by Kenyons.


Turnover at the hotel


has increased considerably over the past y ea r . K en y on s made vast improvements to the kitch- ens c o s t in g several thousand pounds.


The Swan and Royal,


which used to provide accommodation for weary travellers in the days of horse-drawn coaches, is no longer residential.


Today it has a thriving


bar and banqueting trade with music and dancing licence and attractive din­ ing room and ballroom facilities.


One man who has seen


many changes is bars man­ ager Mr Gary Brown (59). He started work at the Swan and Royal at the age of 15 and has been there ever since, apart from five years during the war.


The leasehold interest in


the Swan Coffee Shop and Buttery is also on the mar­ ket at £19,000. The rent is £1,600 per annum.


action against Mrs Isher- wood’s landlord, because the house no longer had adequate sanitary accom­ modation. He said the department


had served notice on the landlord, Mr Joseph Proc­ ter, of the Old Silent Inn, Haworth, to provide toilet facilities within 21 days. This time limit had now


expired, so the department would have the work done and then charge it to Mr Procter. Mr Procter said the mat­


ter was in the hands of his solicitor. The department is also


trying to persuade the builders to do something. Said the spokesman: “We shall withold the interim grant payments until we get a satisfactory solu­ tion.”


MERRY NIGHT OUT


THE normal peace of a C l i t h e r o e e v e n in g exploded into a merry night out at a well attended Ceilidh dance at the Swan and Royal Hotel on Saturday. From the moment that


“Cumbrian Gap” began playing their folk dance and country tunes, the floor bounced to the rhyth­ mic steps of the dancers. A well-deserved rest


was provided when the Roebuck Singers gave an impressive rendering of traditional folk songs. Preston Guildsmen Rap­


per Sword team then gave a display of faultless figure dancing, before everyone took to the floor to dance the night away. The event was the first


of a series being organised by Ley land Area Folk Soc­ iety and the Mid-Pennine Association for the Arts.


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