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Place to play is chosen


WISWELL Parish Council has earmarked 'the site it wants for a new recreation area. The council is negotiat­


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ing for the purchase of an acre of land behind Washbrook Close, Barrow, hoping to provide various play facilities for youngs­ ters.


Whalley stop for USA choir


A NORTH American choir paid a whistle-stop visit to the Ribble Valley this week.


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Century-old tapestry damaged


moved to St. Annes four years ago, sent a 100-year- old tapestry woven by her mother, Frances, to be dis­ played in the church. But only hours after the tapes­ try, depicting Jesus and the little children, was put up in the children’s corner at the church, the blaze started. “My mother was a regu­


THE re c e n t f ire at Clitheroe Parish Church has doubly upset one of the town’s former residents. Mrs May Westhead, who


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frame was burned, but understand there may be a chance of salvaging the material,” she said. The vicar, the Rev. John Hud­ son said the tapestry was still undergoing expert attention, and the damage had not been assessed.


Read leads the way


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lar worshipper at the church before she died in 1907, and it seemed fitting to show her work there, said Mrs Westhead. “I know that the wooden


State University Madrigal Singers arrived on Monday afternoon and gave a con­ cert in the evening at W h a lley M e th o d is t Church.


The 16-voice Illinois


Prof. John Ferrell, are on a short tour of England. At the weekend they stayed with the Rev. J. Gordon Sutcliffe; of Poulton-le- Fylde, an old friend of Whalley Methodist minis­ ter, the Rev. Graham Vic­ kers. The group had a free date on Monday, so Mr Vickers invited them to perform in Whalley.


The choristers, led by As well as delighting


local music lovers, the vis­ itors were able to look round the area.


Ribble Valley Mayor and | Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Jimmy Fell, and treated to a civic reception in the Mayor’s parlour. Then the Americans


They were greeted by


the Methodist Church pre­ pared tea in true “owd” Lancashire flavour for the guests. The concert itself included m a d r ig a ls , spirituals and American folk songs.


showed their gratitude in the way they know best, by breaking out into spon­ taneous song for their hosts. At Whalley the ladies of


Car on fire


A RIMINGTON man escaped unhurt when his car burst into flames after it was in collision with a lorry in Chatburn Road, Rimington. Mr David Lofthouse


ON their marks, ready for the starter’s pistol are this group of Clitheroe and Dis­ trict Cub Scouts. About 50 lads from vari­


of T r in i ty Panthers, ploughed through the pud­ dles to finish well clear in first place in a time of 13 min. 30 secs. The reward for Simon,


ous packs set off from Highmoor on a two-mile “country run,” and had to overcome “paddy field" conditions along a water­ logged course. Simon Farnsworth (9),


of Derwent Crescent, Clitheroe, was the indi­ vidual winner’s trophy, which he received from Andrew Carpenter, who organised the run with fel­ low Venture Scouts. The pack prize trophy


• Panthers. The “country run” went


was won by Loyola. Run­ ners up were Ribblesdale and third were Trinity


so well that it is hoped to make it an annual event. PICTURE: Keeping an


Slaidburn WI hosts group


FAMOUS names in public affairs, the world of entertainment and the fashion scene formed the subject of a talk given at a group meeting of Slaidburn, Waddington and West Bradford WIs.


Clayton, chairman of Burnley Luncheon Club, who stepped in at the last minute when the scheduled speaker was unable to come. Her reminiscences about


The speaker was Mrs M.


the personalities she had met were much enjoyed and Mrs B. Barlow, of Waddington, thanked her. President of Slaidburn,


Ambulance is gift to Red Cross


eye on the Cubs, at the back, is Andrew Car­ penter.


7,000 apply for tokens


ABOUT 7,000 Ribble Val­ ley pensioners will have received their bus tokens by the end of the week. C o u n c i l o f f i c e r s


arranged the Clitheroe and Longridge distributions last Thursday and Friday and have operated in the district this week. Three teams were out on


the hostess institute, Mrs D. Leeming, welcomed the members to Newton Vil­ lage Hall and presented flowers to the platform party. They were area leader


Mrs B. Steen, county trea­ surer Mrs L. Moore, Wad­ dington president Miss D. Dewrance, West Bradford president Miss K. Hanson and Slaidburn secretary Mrs D. Pearson. It was announced that


ped Bedford, has been purchased from Lanca­ shire Ambulance Service. It bears a K registration and cost over £200.


to transport handicapped patients to some sports events, as well as for emergency calls.


the farm open day on June 2nd was unavoidably can- c e l le d . S lid e s were requested on the theme “ Lancashire, town and country” for the county calendar. Waddington members,


Monday, two on Tuesday and one yesterday. The mobile information unit is expected to complete dis­ tribution in the small parishes today. Those yet to make appli­


who provided an entertain­ ment of songs, monologues and various sketches, including “Jim’ll fix it,” volunteered to be the hosts next year. They were thanked,


along with the Slaidburn members who provided supper, by Miss Hanson.


cation can collect tokens from the Tourist Informa­ tion Office, Clitheroe, or from the information van on its tour of the villages, after June 4th. Tokens to the value of £6


enlist the help of school children in collecting litter. Three schools in the area, Sabden County, Chatburn CE and Waddington and West Bradford CE are already involved. Mr Gladwin said that


(38), of Station House, was able to leave the car before the fire started. But the car was a complete write­ off. Lorry driver Mr Philip James, of Sheffield, was n o t i n j u r e d . F i r e appliances from Clitheroe and Barnoldswick were called out.


Read would be taking part in the campaign and he hoped other parish councils would follow the village’s lead.


No licence


FOR keeping a van with­ out a cu r ren t excise licence, John Rodgers, of Beechwood A v en u e , Clitheroe, was fined £15 at Clitheroe and ordered to pay £8.33 back duty.


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Breaks leg


A HURST Green moped rider broke his leg when he was involved in an accident with a car on Clitheroe Road, Whalley. S ev en te en -y e ar -o ld


Jimmy Fell, will be accom­ panied by Whalley Lions president Mr Terry Barton at the handing over cere­ mony. Mrs Stella Cutler, the Appeals Officer will accept the vehicle on behalf of the Red Cross.


The Mayor, Coun. The Red Cross will use it


AN ambulance donated by Ribble Valley Council and Whalley and District Lions will be handed to Clitheroe Red Cross at the Mayor’s Parlour tomorrow night. The vehicle, a fully equip­


would be willing to organ­ ise fund-raising efforts to help with the purchase and development of the area. The council may also apply for a grant to boost its efforts. Council chairman Mr A.


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were: Coun. Brown, Coun. W. Shaw and Coun. G. L. Haworth to the Parish Councils Association and Coun. Mrs Carter to the liaison committee.


Obstruction offence


by letter, Walker said it was market day and he had difficulty finding a parking space.


car protruded out into King Stre e t, causing pedestrians to walk into the road to pass. Admitting the offence


FOR causing unnecessary obstruction by parking his car in New Market Street, Clitheroe, David Walker (19), of High House Farm, Read, was fined £15 at Clitheroe. Insp. Bill Moore said the


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Gala time at Barrow


BARROW’S a n n u a l sports, organised by the United Reformed Chapel, serve as a get-together for old and newer residents of the village.


crowd in Saturday’s sun­ shine, and previous sup­ port included 127 tombola prizes, seven for the raffle and two for a hidden num­ bers competition. Chapel


They attracted a large


funds benefited £160.


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Birtwistle, Mr and Mrs Ray Capstick and Mr and Mrs Stephen Brown, were helped by members of the congregation. Mr Tony Scott organised the races.


The organisers, Mrs P.


joined by Fiddler’s Fancy, from Poynton, enlivened the event by dancing on


Clitheroe Morris Men,


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