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Church copes in aftermath of £100,000 fire


A-IO-YEAR-OLD girl has this week been help­ ing police with their inquiries into the £100,000 blaze at Clitheroe Parish Church.


at about 3 p.m. last Wed­ nesday afternoon, began in the children’s corner of the church at the rear of the south aisle. It quickly took hold and


The fire, which started


f lames were darting through the roof and leaded windows as firemen arrived. Reports from experts on


the extent of the damage to the church and the valu­ able church organ are still awaited, but the vicar, the Rev. John Hudson, antici­ pates that the cost of repairs to the church alone will be £100,000. The organ is insured for £75,000. Arrangements have


finest in the north-west, was severely damaged by heat. Whether it can be restored to its former glory will not be known until it has been disman­ tled completely. The church is now closed


been made for scaffolding to be erected inside the building to enable a thorough inspection of the damaged roof. The organ, one of the


gallery, which is unsafe. However, the fellowship


and worship of the church is continuing as normally as possible. All services are being held at the Par­ ish Hall and application has been made tor it to be licensed for marriages.


alteration in wedding a r r a n g em en ts for a Clitheroe couple. Miss Rosalind Smith, of Pimlico Road, and Mr Philip McEntee, of Lancaster Drive, were to have been married at the church on Saturday. Now they will marry at St Paul’s, Low- Moor, the parish in which the bridegroom lives.


The fire meant a hasty GRATEFUL Mr Larry McEntee, the


bridegroom's father, said there would be no problem of relatives and friends turning up at the wmong church. “Those who live locally


and all services and organ recitals there have been cancelled until further notice. The church has been locked because sight­ seers were going into the


Hottest day


THE Ribble Valley on Sunday enjoyed its hottest day of the year so far. Newsagent MrTomSut-


tie, of Wellgate, Clitheroe, recorded a maximum temperature of 73 deg. F — 13 degrees above the average for May. It was a similar story the next day when 70 deg. F was reached.


know about it and those from away will be coming to the house first, so we will be able to tell them what has happened,” he said. Philip is a policeman


attached Jo the task force at Burnley and Rosalind is training to be a medical secretary. Mr McEntee sen. said


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Guilds unfurl a new banner


A WITCH on a broomstick motif represents Clitheroe Afternoon and Evening Townswomen’s Guilds on the new Preston Federation banner.


the Federation and the new flag was unfurled at a coffee afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs Cissie Sainsbury, of Beverley Drive, Clitheroe.


Both groups belong to It is Mrs Sainsbury, COUNCIL ROW OVER APPOINTMENTS


Clitheroe members cold-shouldered


that Rosalind, a regular worshipper at the Parish Church, was naturally dis­ appointed at not being abte


to have the ceremony


very grateful to the Rev. Arthur Siddall, at St Paul’s, for helping out at short notice,” he said. Couples planning to be


there. “However we are all


A BITTER squ- able over a prop­ osal of the Ribble Valley Council’s ruling Conserva­ t i ve Group to include only two Clitheroe council­ lors on the 17- strong influential P o l i c y


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is due on June 9th. © Full report and pic­ tures on page 9.


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Resources Com­ mittee, disturbed the traditional calm of the council’s annual meeting on Tuesday. Clitheroe councillors


protested that the proposal gave the town too small a representation. Also under fire w-ere Tory proposals not to allo­


cate to Clitheroe council­ lors any of the chairman- ships and v i c e - chairmanships of the eight committees. Amendments seeking to


change both sets of propos­ als were out-voted. Originally it had been


proposed not to allocate any seats on the Policy and Resources Committee to Clitheroe members.


Crumbs The suggestion came at


an informal meeting of councillors last Thursday. But when members met on Tuesday, Coun. Fred Green (Wilpshire), the newly-appointed council leader, sprang a surprise by adding two Clitheroe names to the 16 on the committee — Coun. Peter Nuttall, an Independent, and Labour veteran Coun. Bert Jones.


Mayor’s to the


A CALL to the younger genera­ tion to involve itself in public and social services to a greater degree was made this week by Coun. Jimmy Fell, the Ribble Valley’s new Mayor. To encourage local


y o u n g p e o p l e he announced two special awards to be presented near the end of his year of office.


They will go to the


Whalley service


THE t r a d i t io n a l Mayor’s parade and civic service wilt take place at Whalley on Sunday mooting. Ministers of all


individuals taking part in the parade should assemble at Whalley Abbey at 10 a.m. From there they will walk in procession to the Methodist church, accompanied by the St Augustine’s school band. After the service,


denominations have been invited to the ecu­ menical service at Whalley Methodist Church, which starts at 10-45 a.m. Organisations and


The name of Coun. Mrs


Joyce Lilburn, the new Bolton-by-Bowland Con­ servative representative, was withdrawn from the list.


C l i th e r o e ’s s e n io r


member, Coun. Tom Robinson, who earlier res­ igned from the Conserva­ tive Group in protest at the original proposals, pleaded the cause for greater Clitheroe representation. He described the addi­


tional names as “throwing out crumbs” and added that since Clitheroe had a quarter of the Ribble Val­ ley's rateable value, popu­ lation and electorate, it deserved better represen­ tation.


further councillors from C l ith e ro e should be included on the committee, but added that he was not suggesting that he should be one.


He moved that two


challenge young


young man and young woman who have made the finest personal contribu­ tion to the welfare or repu­ tation of the Ribble Valley, either by personal achieve­ ment, social or voluntary service. Said Coun . Fe l l :


opportunities were limit­ less — sport, study, good citizenship, dedication to making a better world and loyalty to Queen and country. He said he would be


challenge to the young residents in our district to demonstrate that in every aspect of life they are sec­ ond to none.” Coun. Fell said the


“Despite the many who decry the citizens of tomorrow, I have every confidence in the great majority of our young people. "The awards present a


the welfare and wellbeing of its fellow men.”


Coun. Fell said he was


sure other unions and associations in the area would be eager to follow the fine example set by NALGO.


“But, just as much as


money, I shall be asking the people of our valley for service. Many local organ­ isations do much to help, but there are opportunities


9 continued on page 12 Coun. Bob Ainsworth,


the Clitheroe Town Mayor, complained that experi­ enced councillors had been overlooked in the propos­ als for the Policy and Resources Committee.


He pointed out that of


the 17 nominations, four councillors were newly elected and some of the others had been returned unopposed at the poll.


He added a jibe at Coun.


Green, who had once spo­ ken about councillors giv­ ing a great deal of time to the council.


He questioned the word “give” when more than


the years wishes had been expressed for the unity of the Ribble Valley. But now t h a t u n i t y w a s endangered.


£600 in expenses had been claimed. Coun. Jones said over


Personal


new councillors nominated for the committee should be supplanted by Clitheroe councillors who were re­ elected and the committee increased in size. This, he said, would


He suggested that the


reflect the political and geographical complexion of the council. Coun. Edwin Gretton


(Grindleton) rose to take the heat out of the debate by saying that he regret­ ted and deprecated the personal remarks made by Coun. Ainsworth. Coun. Brian Braith-


waite, Clitheroe’s new Labour representative, suggested that the propos­ als came as a result of Clitheroe opposition to the council offices project.


It could be thought that


a c ommi t t e e without Clitheroe representation might allow additions to the project, such as a new Mayor’s office, “to slip quietly through."


Disgrace


told the new Mayor, Coun. Jimmy Fel l , that he regretted personal attacks being made in the council chamber on his Mayor­ making day.


Replying, Coun. Green He added that he had


attended more than twice as many meetings as Coun. Ainsworth and travelled many miles in his own car representing the Ribble Valley. He had claimed no more than his entitlement. After the vote to add


new committee members had been lost, Coun. Ains­ worth branded as “a dis­ grace” the fact that no Clitheroe councillors had been proposed for chair- m a n s h 1 p s or v i c e- chairmanships. Coun. Jones said that if


the Tory Group had “any sense of fair play” it would recognise the contribution that could be made by Clitheroe councillors as


committee chairmen or vice-chairmen.


Federation chairman, who will have the honour of carrying the banner at two performances of “The Golden Bond” at London’s Albert Hall, marking the climax of the Golden Jubilee year.


About 200 people


attended the coffee sessions and sampled peach melbas and other delights from a selection of stalls. A total of £130 was raised, with £100 being sent to Federation funds and £30 to the National Union for the Golden Jubilee Fund.


Raffle winners were


Mrs Read, Mrs Brown, Mrs Oram, Mrs Coulter, Airs Nuttall, Mrs Hooks and Mrs Parker.


members and guests, with Mrs Sainsbury (left) holding the banner.


Our picture shows


Future of home is assured


THE go-ahead for a new 100 bed maternity unit at Queen’s Park Hospital, Blackburn, will not affect the future of Bramley Meade Maternity Home in Whalley. The North West Reg­


home was threatened with closure petitions poured in


ional Health Authority this week gave its approval for the new £6,546,000 unit, but Bramley Meade is to be retained. When the maternity


came down on the side of a 100 bed unit at Queen’s Park instead of a 150 bed plan, reprieving Bramley


from women’s organisa­ tions asking for it to be spared. The area health authority


Meade.


Daring clothing store raid


THIEVES who carried out a daring rooftop raid on Clitheroe’s King Street Army and Navy stores, making off with thousands of pounds worth of goods, may have had inside knowledge of the layout of the premises.


Hit and miss affair!


writing to head teachers, leaders of local organisa­ tions and ministers of religion, asking them to make nominations for the awards. Judging will be in the hands of the Mayor’s sub-committee.


Donation


this was the International Year of the Child he prop­ osed to donate 'the major portion of money raised for charity towards local organisations concerned with the welfare of chil­ dren of all ages. He was delighted that


Coun. Fell added that as


which will be con­ ducted by the newly- appointed mayor's chaplain, the Rev. Graham Vickers, the congregation wi l l return in procession to the abbey.


this splendid gesture illus­ trates two things — the very good relationship that exists between the council and its administrative and clerical staff, and Ihe very genuine concern of this excellent organisation for


th e local branch of NALGO was going to start off the fund with a very handsome donation. He said: “To my mind,


IT’S easy to pin the tail on lhe_donkey_as smiling Carol Graveston and Lisa Frankla ' 'ind ' know. But at Gisbum Parish Church’s annual spring fair, Lisa saw to it <npc> .


welcomed a large attendance and introduced Mrs-M. Bannister, of Coniston Hall, who opened the event.


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that com etitors were handicapped by being well and truly blindfolded. Lisa (9) The fair raised about £337 for church.funds. The Vicar, Canon S. A. Selby, ~


lives at keepers Cottage, Gisbume Park, and Carol (5) at Park House Farm. e}L(


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by Sallyann Corlett. Stalls selling cakes, toys, gifts and jumble, competitions and a tombola, ivere well patronised and teas were served.


Mr C. H. Hindley thanked Mrs Bannister, and she was presented ivith a small gift . . .


This is the theory of manager Mr Jack Denni­ son, who discovered the break-in when he arrived at the shop on Saturday morning. Entry had been- made


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Schools join forces to make music


MORE than 300 children from eight Clitheroe schools will combine on Wednesday to produce a rousing musical evening of singing and playing.


This unique idea for the


town’s schools to make music together under one roof has come from the Rotary Club of Clitheroe, which is sponsoring the event. Rehearsals have been


going on for nearly three months under the guidance of Mrs Marie Tomlinson, area musical adviser for Lancashire Education Authority and its peripate­ tic music teachers. There was a combined


rehearsal yesterday at Ribblesdale School, where the music festival is being held, and there will be a final rehearsal on the morning of the event. More than 600 tickets


are on sale and money raised wall go towards Rot­ ary Club charities. There will be brass,


woodwind, percussion and choral sections contribut­ ing to what promises to be an exc i t ing mus i c al evening. The ages of children tak­


ing part range from seven to 17. Pupils have been drawn from the primary schools of Brooksiae, Pen- dle, Edisford, St James CE and St Michael and St John’s, the town’s two grammar schools and Ribblesdale. The Clitheroe Music Centre choir is also taking part.


Cow shed shuffle


A SILEAGE pit and cow­ shed became ballroom, restaurant and amusement arcade for a fund-raising dance at Watt Close Farm Gisburn. Mr and Mrs J. Frank­


land turned over their buildings to Rimington Football and Cricket Club for the event, attended by about 450 people. Dancing was to the Anthony Allen Disco.


Mick’s a winner


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WADDINGTON man Mr Bob Singleton came away with the top prize


“Mick" beat nearly 200 other entries from all over the north to land the award for best dog in the show. Mr Singleton, of Eaves


club secretary Mr Mal­ colm Lambert, of Traf- ford Gardens, Barrow and Mr David Kitson, landlord of the nearby Bay Horse.


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