Clitkeroe Advertiser and Times, February 7th, 198


re r ay


artment offi- of the Ribble Health Com- of providing


[pital [days


MPAGEONE


I new and excit- adens the hori-


lot only a ques- holidav and


Ijy aircraft, but ting new people


ulture.


les said other spending the d been tossed t at present the erning how it pent were very


;mpt to broaden le uses of the the hospital had king to the livision MP, Mr Idington, about langes in legisla-


hlem of mobilis- Jofoundly hand- p e o p l e ” is


>ut one idea is to ‘mobility club,” the allowances o a fund to buy licles for excur-


1 pay for extra iccompany the


dington is him- iur of this idea, hat residents ibably benefit


J regular outings Img trip a year.


|e sa id th a t could under-


olic concerned


(her the mobility was being used in providing


lilidays, he had


1 impressed with Ithe trips.


Id be very arrog- T.hat the patients I didn’t get much he said.


Ildington added IDHSS had told


lobility allowance J be used to buy (already provided |HS, so hospitals


a great deal of ; the cash was ■


If the )OSt


in is )ped


1URST driver


bod was in one of pat finished joint ;r a rally on


Jiad to be content lid spot after the 1 over the first I ruled to be the


jtctor . . . giving lolm Patrick, of I, victory by just


Is. Ir mechanic at


Ian (29), of Stock- |vas co-driver to ^on (32), formerly i and now living


fcter. 1R7 V8 — spon- Bames Heyworth


|ng the rally,


I held in alternate Ktween Oulton ■Knowslev Safari Xw in the early le rally — organ­ is e Longton and I and Liverpool |bs — tested the


Ihe drivers. Ir’s next big date d is the Lakeland lly at the end of


J, of Blackburn, l 0l _ coped very


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IT SEEMS strange that — after all the fuss and cnti-


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House being chucked about from court to court like an unwanted hot potato-'


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A. G. C. LANGFORD, (Lt. Col.), y.


Millbrook, Browsholmc. -


MERR Y TIME


MEMBERS were reduced to tears — of laughter — when Mrs Edna Baron, of Great Harwood, addressed Ribble Valley (Red Cross) Disabled Club. The cause of the merri­


ment was her rendition of dialect poems, some of her own composition. Miss C. Hodgson won


the competition, with Mr S. Nadin and Mrs M. O’Neill runners-up.


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WHILE everyone ack­ nowledges the ancient and .proud history of the Castle keep and its


surrounding walls, Castle House itself


was built in 1723 merely as a house for the steward o f the Honor of Clitheroe at the time and latterly ' held by the Robinson family. ;


It is a miserable, cold


and uninviting place with ne ith e r h is to r ic nor architectural interest and financially valueless. No knights or their ladies ever entered its doors and it


Helped run hotel fo r 21 years


RIMINGTON has lost one its best known residents by the death of Mrs Marion Butler, who with her hus band Bill, had kept the


Black Bull Hotel since 1959. Mrs Butler (55), had


lived at the hotel since 1939, when her parents


moved there from Nelson. Her father, Mr Edward


Hird, died in 1946, but her mother still lives at the hotel. Mrs Butler, who was


married in 1951,, looked after the catering, for which the Black Bull well known. Many func tions are held there and she had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances Mrs Butler died in hospi


tal on Monday. The funeral service and interment wil take place at St Mary’s C h u r c h , G i s b u r n tomorrow. In addition to her hus-


band, Mrs Butler leaves a daughter Lesley.


EVEN if the proposal for change of use of 32 Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, to veterinary premises had not been submitted by ourselves, we would feel obliged to object to the tone of Mr Musson’s letter in last week’s Advertiser and Times.


His assumption that the


establishment of such pre­ mises would devalue sur­ rounding properties is to be regarded as an implied slur on the operation of any veterinary premises and.one to which we would take great exception. Due to lack of available


space at our present offices, it is important to find alternative central accommodation to enable the efficient provision of veterinary services, both to our farming and pet clientele, and we would regard such a service as an integral part of any com­ munity.


We. are fully aware of


the necessity for the pre-1 vention of noise and nui­ sance and would obviously not be forwarding our


- , ... application if such matters not been considered. 1


It is worth mentioning


that since the establish­ ment of veterinary pre­ mises in Church Brow over 20 years ago, there have been no,serious complaints from our neighbours of nuisance.


graphs of,Mr Musson’s let­ ter leads us to believe that your correspondent’s under­


The concluding para-, . t


standing of modern veteri­ nary practice is gleaned from the popular Press and television and bears no relation to the important part played by the profes­ sion in food production, economics and the provi­ sion of a much-needed and greatly-appreciated ser­ vice to the animal-caring


population.


J. R. TINDALL and R. W. WESTHEAD, ' Prospect House, Church Brow, Clitheroe


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■* even boast a -.Indeed, I often wonder


How . my- ancestors ever l iv e d th e re , fo r my f randmother — the eldest


aughter of Col. Dixon


Robinson. — was a very religious woman. A plaque to her memory is on the walls of St Mary’s Church. As a young doctor,


newly arrived in the town t o prac tis e, my grandfather had a fancy For Mathilda .and for his audacity, was almost horse­ whipped- from the pre­ mises for his nerve. However, he must have


been made of.sterner stuff and his persistent adv-'


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ances resulted in- mat-- rimonyiand 13 children, ■


, The Robinsons were sol­ icitors practising in Black-. burn and at that .time doubtless acquired their military “handles” as lead­ ing members of the local militia and the aforesaid Dixon Robinson, was suc­ ceeded by his son Fred,. also Col.- .


- The last of that genera­ tion — Fred’s sons — Col. Nicholas Robinson and Col. Martin. Robinson, - both fought for their rank in the first world war. Both,, worked the Bold Venture Lime Co. quarries and were highly respected in Chatburn.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


- Might I. suggest that; if it were possible,- anythin inside Castle House shout be sold — even chimney pots have a. value nowa­ days — and the building -demolished either by con­ tractor for its stone, etc., or by - a few strategically- placed - explosive charges. The area could then .be covered by soil, grass or shrubs and returned to its original appearance 1700. Certainly do not waste


any ratepayers’ money in trying to make a silk purse out of. a sow’s ear.


CHARLES MUSSON.


Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


Founded firm o f


accountants FOUNDER member of the accountancy firm of Varley, Edmondson &


. Company, in Wellgate, Clitheroe, Mr George Robert Edmondson has died after a.short illness. - Mr Edmondson (65), of Abbey Road, Whalley, was senior partner of the firm he started 36 years ago in Bradleys Chambers, Cas­ tle Gate. His partner, Mr Walter


Varley, died in 1948. The remaining partners are Mr Tom Hartley; Mr Edmond­ son’s son, Mr G. Max Edmondson; and Mr Roger Smith. ■ Mr Edmondson was a


Fellow of the Association of International Accountants, an Associate of the Char­ tered Institute of Sec­ retaries, a Fellow of the Institute of Taxation and a Fellow o f the Royal Economic Society. In his recreational time


he was a member of Keep Masonic Lodge, Clitheroe Golf Club and Whalley Conservative Club.


Mr Edmondson was


born in Rishton, but moved to Whalley in 1951. He leaves a wife, Mary, two sons and a daughter. A funeral service at


Whalley Parish Church was followed by interment at St John The Evangelist Churchyard, Hurst Green.


Speaker


reflects on his^life


R E F L E C T IO N S on a world-wide working life


were given to members:of Clitheroe •Ribblesdale Afternoon Townswomen’s


Guild by Mr G. C. Wood­ ford, of Clitheroe.


Held in the Parish hall,


the meeting was well attended in spite of poor weather.


Mrs Anne Pedder, who


presided, thanked the speaker. Miss B. Foulds read the minutes and Mrs M. Cunliffe reported a pro­ fit of £25 on the New Year party, due to the commit­ tee providing the refresh­


ments. It was agreed that vot­


ing on the resolutions for the National AGM should be left to the delegates after hearing the debate. Dates were given for a


trip to Harrogate Flower Show and a mystery trip in


May.


Ramble to Grindleton


CLITHEROE Ramblers’ Association enjoyed a walk to Grindleton on Saturday. Starting from the sta­


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THERE was a double celebration for Mr Arthur Matthews, of Ribble View, Clitheroe, last week.. r Not only was it his 65th


birthday, but he retired from Ribblesdale Cement after 42 years with the


firm. Mr Matthews, who was


chief chemist, was born in Penar th, Glamorgan. After attending the local school, he gained his early training in the laboratories of Oxford Cement Works for 18 months, coming from there to Clitheroe. He started as an assis­


tant chemist and was promoted to chief chemist in 1949. His work involved analysing raw materials used in cement manufac­ ture. Mr Matthews is looking


forward to a quiet retire­ ment with his wife Edith. The couple have three chil­ dren — Peter (39), who lives in South Africa; John (35), of Hicham; and Mrs Catherine, Mary Ames, of B u rn le y — and six grandchildren. ■ Mr and Mrs Matthews,


who celebrated their ruby wedding in August, are greatly looking forward to seeing Peter and his fam­ ily., who are coming to Clitheroe in June. , Mj" Matthews’ main hobby is winemaking, much to the delight of his family, who like to sample tite latest batch. He also


enjoys .reading scientific books.


Tenants happy after clear-the - air meeting


RESIDENTS of the Riverside estate at Low Moor are happy at the outcome of a meeting at which they resolved their problems with Ribble Valley Council.


According to the coun­


cil's Chief Executive, Mr Michael Jackson, the hour- and-a-half .long meeting on Friday had “promoted a better understanding” . Mr Jackson,'Housing


Committee chairman Coun. Harry Riding, and other council officials agreed to the meeting after Riverside residents claimed that criticism of a handful of house buyers on the estate was giving them all a bad name. The resi­ dents were also concerned about outstanding repairs needed on their homes. The Riverside scheme


was launched by the coun­ cil to offer homes on a half­ rent half-buy basis. But following mortgage dif­ ficulties and other prob­ lems, and to avoid proper­ ties staying empty, some people were allowed in on a rental basis until they could complete purchase. Matters came to a head


following comments at last month’s Housing Commit­ tee which were reported in


Youths took WRVS van


T,WO youths admitted faking, the: Clitheroe; “meals - on wheels” van when - they '’appeared,


before the', town’s ^magistrates on Tuesday. • Chief Insp. Thomas was : bored. However, ,it-


Sumner said that Brian wouldn’t happen again, as William Preston (22), of . he had now, obtained a job.


C e n t r a 1 A v e n u e ' , ' • He'! also said he had a Clitheroe, and Ian John drink’problem/. Frankland (19), of Norfolk Frankland, who admit- Grove, Church, had taken ted driving the van, also


the van from the depot in Kirkmoor Road.


In a statement, Preston


said he had been’ a pas­ senger in the van and had'


not driven it. He had turned to crime


because there was nothing to do in Clitheroe and he


Friends die within hours


TWO old friends from Bil- lington died within hours


of each other at Clitheroe H o s p i t a l at. th e weekend. Mrs Elsie Ellis (82), of May Terrace, died on Sunday night and Mrs Beatrice Smith (90), of Victoria Terrace, who was in the next bed, died on


Monday. Mrs Ellis had been a


member of St Leonard’s Mothers’ Union for many


years. Her son, Jim, is ver­


ger at the church. Both Mrs Ellis and Mrs


Smith were widows. Their sons were each best man at


the other’s wedding. The funerals will take


place at St Leonard’s, Lrn- gho, tomorrow — Mrs Ellis’s in the morning and Mrs Smith’s in the after-


TOP TW EN T Y SOUNDS


1. (2) “ I’m in the mood for dancing” — The Nolans. 2. (9) “Too much, too young” — Specials. 3. (1) “My girl” — Madness.


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4. (7) “ It’s different for girls" — Joe Jackson. 5. (10) “Green onions — Booker T and the Mbs.... 6. . (3) “With you, I’m born again” — Billy Prestoiv , Syreeta.


1 ■ 7. (4) “ Brass in pocket” — Pretenders. ■


8. (—) “Coward of the county” — Kenny R°ge[?r 9. (5) “Please don’t go" - KC and the Sunshine Band. .


10. (15) “Living by numbers” — New Musik. 11. (8) “ Babe” - Styx.


„ 13. (18) “Seventeen — Regents. ■


14. (6) “Better love next time" — Dr Hook. 15. (11) “ I wanna hold your hand” — Dollar. ■ 16. (—) “Three minute here” — Selecter. . 17. (12) "I hear you now” — Jon and Vangehs- 18. (—) “Too hot” — Kool and the Gang. 19. (13) “ London calling” — Clash. 20. (14) “ I have a dream” — Abba. . .


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12. (—) “Someone’s looking at you" — Boomto Rats.


CINEMA


A TOP narcotics squad, hot on the trail of a.multi- million dollar smuggling ring, , features in “A Force of One," which .will be screened at Clitheroe Civic Hall next week. ’; " The stars are Jennifer O’Neill and world karate


champions Chuck Norris and Bill Wallace., -i: ■ •


said that it would not hap­ pen again, as he was “going straight.” The couple also admitted


entering a shop in the Swa n C o u r t y a r d , Clitheroe, as trespassers with intent to steal. They stated- that they


had intended to break into a nearby radio shop, but had entered the wrong one through some cellar doors. They each asked for four


other cases to be taken into consideration. ' Preston, who was in


breach of a probation order imposed by Preston Crown Court, was remanded in custody to the court for sentence. Frankland was sent­


enced to three months at a detention centre for tres­ passing with intent to steal. For taking the van, he was disqualified from driving for three months.- Preston denied a further


charge of damaging prop­ erty and this case was adjourned for two weeks.


Pray for unity


A UNITED’ service at St Paul's Church, Low Moor, conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. Arthur Siddall, was well supported. Children from Edisford


County Primary School attended and the school orchestra1, conducted by Mrs E. Brooks, played various items. Lessons were read by


licensed reader Mr K. Guy and headmaster Mr J. Marsh, and prayers were led by Mrs C. Sandham. Pr e a c h e r was the


Methodist minister, the Rev. Graham Vickers.


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tives at the meeting told the Advertiser’and Time? that it had been “very suc­ cessful” , and they thanked th e c o u n c i l fo r co- operating. A f t e rw a r d s th e y


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NICKNAMES


THE Good Companions had fun remembering old nicknames at their last


• Were sung for one member l and there was also com- : munity singing, with Mr J. j Scott at the piano. ‘ Helpers were Mrs E. Bush, Mrs S. Seedall, Mrs A. Burgess, Mrs E. Scott, Mrs S. Crooks and Mrs Clarkson.


i stration and a summer, out- ing. ; Birthday-’ greetings


meeting. ■ Arrangements were made for an Easter demon-


TWO Ribble Valley firms


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