i. Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 29th, 1980 3


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Bailiff at Bashall


footbridge over the Ribble to help safe­ guard children on the


THE Ribble Valley Council _has stepped in to repair a dangerous


Riverside estate at Low Moor. . The council says it does


estate nave been cam­ paigning for the bridge to be mended — there was a gaping, hole in the mesh fence — because of the


Young mothers on the


not own the bridge,. but made the repair in the interests of public safety.


• Council workmen have also repaired fencing at the edge of the river, where the . banking- had ■ subsided! Recently a three7year-old boy fell under the fence as he wad running along the bank, and slid 15ft. into the river. The boy’s mother, Mrs


danger to toddlers!


Pat Buchanan (30), of Riverside, said she was tremendously relieved that the repairs had been Carried out.


ible to keep your eyes on children all the time. All


She said: “It’s imposs­ .


volving her son, Paul, Mrs Buchanan was wor­ ried that doubts about the


structurally sound it. has become neglected, be­ cause there is uncertainty over who actually owns it. After the accident in­


which is more than 30ft. high, was erected by Rib- blesdale Cement in 1948 to1 replace the old foot­ bridge which served the mill, formerly on the site. .Although the bridge is


of-us with young children were in a state of- con­ stant worry that accidents might happen.” The concrete bridge,


bridge ownership would mean a long delay before* it was mended.


grounds for saying that Ribblesdale Angling As­ so c iat io n owned the, bridge, because it had the fishing rights on that stretch of the river.'


Chief Legal Officer, Mr Jack Ruffley, said al­ though temporary repairs had been carried out, the council had not accepted responsibility for the bridge. He felt there might be


the council has stepped in. But the au th o ri ty ’s


She is delighted that


: The association’s legal adviser, Mr Barry bear­ ing, said guardedly: I do


not think it is prudent to comment at this stage, we shall have to wait and see.” • ,


lished that there is no public right of way across the bridge — which poss­ ibly has legal implications in the event of accidents


to users.Mr Max Dawson, seer retary of the angling club, said it had sold the land on which the bridge stands to the council. He failed to see why the as­


Hodder Valley Conservatives raise £200


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MU FESTIVAL AT GISBURN


MOTHERS’^ Union members from Hurst Green, Waddington, "West Bradford and Grind- leton joined other members of the Bowland Deanery at the MU festival at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Gisburn.


Selby conducted the ser­ vice, giving an inspiring sermon on the te x t


Riding pony brings top price


A SIX-YEAR-OLD chest­ nut gelding riding pony fetch ed top price — 360gns. — at. Ciitheroe Auction Mart’s monthly horse and pony sale. Of the 74 animals of­


fered, 49 changed hands through the ring, mostly to pnvate buyers. Only a small percentage went to


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the trade. Sound second-hand tack


The vicar, Canon S. A. “Where there is no vision,


varied literature stall, consisting of books for training children in the Christian faith. Mrs Gill appealed for


met a good' demand in a sale of 300 lots of sad­ dlery. Sample prices were: Grey mare (five years)


(2yrs) 245gns, Dales mare (8yrs) 242gns. Piebald filly (2yrs)


terwards served in the Festival Hall, where Mrs M. . Hudson, enrolling member of the Gisburn branch, welcomed vis­ itors, including Mrs H. Gill, speakers’ representa­ tive for the Bradford Dio­ cese and Mrs V. Langley, literature representative. There was a large and


rent branches formed a procession of banners at the altar and provided a choir to lead the singing. Refreshments were af­


:ople pi Members of the diffe­


w in n e r s in c lu d ed : ' Miss Carol Parker, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs' M. Cowking, Miss C. Carr, Mr J. Thomp-I


tions were held as ' well as a raffle and tombola. Games and raffle


at the home of Major a n d M r s K e r ry ^ Hodson, in c lu d ed Skipton Division MPl Mr John- Watson and his wife. Various competi-,


son, Mrs J. Parkinson (jnr), Mr G. Raw, Mrs ' S. Walker, Miss A.. W h i t t a k e r , Mr A. Severs, Mr H. J . D o w e l l , Mr J o h n Whitaker.-


more people willing to be trained as MU speakers. Mrs I.- Walmsley, presid­ ing member, thanked Canon. Selby for taking the service and for his address and the Gisburn members for their hospi­ tality. Miss M. Lord was or­


ganist.


.bay gelding (6yrs) 180gns, yearling, coft brown filly (3yi yearling colt 125gns, yearling filly 107gns.


235gns, Palomino mare (6yrs) and foal 187gns,


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FAMILY SERVICES


SUNDAY 10-45 a.m. — 6-15 p.m.


BIBLE STUDY and PRAYER


new world, he has put a new world into us. ”


7-30 p.m. WEDNESDAY “God has not put us into a


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SATURDAY, MAY.31 st 7-30 p.m.


CLITHEROE Referees . Society members, their wives and friends are pictured at a very friendly fixture — their annual dinner, at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, on Friday evening. Attending were Mr Cyril King, .secretary- Ribble Valley Football League, and Mr


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Peter Dawber, the ■ chairman, who presented the . award to the referee of the year — Mr John Swayne. Dancing was to music by Trinity Traks Disco.


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DENIMS WEARE NOW


ANGLER — LEVI —


LEE COOPER — WEST COAST


Dressmaker with own business


A FORMER Ciitheroe dressmaker for very many years,. Mrs Hilda Ander- ton has died, aged 80, in a Leicester hospital. Mrs Anderton, who


lived in Whalley Road, Ciitheroe, had been stay­ ing with her daughter, Mrs Jean Jones, at Earl Shilton, near Leicester, when she was taken ill. A member of a well-


ssed to the hosts and everyone who had supported the event. Bridget Hodson (8) presented a posy to *Mrs Watson.


FAIRY TALE TRIP


A FAIRY tale trip to the home of Hans Christian Andersen was among the weekend wanderings of readers of the Advertiser and Times and sister newspapers. A party of 50 cruised to


Thanks were expre­


ABOUT £200 w a s1 raised a t a coffee, evening organised by the Hodder Valley branch of the Conser­ vative Association at Mill House, Dunsop Bridge. Guests at the eventJ


End in sight for playgroup advisory body


THE Ribble Valley Pre-School Playgroup As­ sociation, formed * six years ago to act as a liaison between playgroups scattered through­ out the valley, is in danger of folding because of general apathy.


visors and -mothers at the PPA monthly meetings has declined to such an extent that at the May meeting, chairman Mrs Cynthia Nanson, of War­ wick Drive, Ciitheroe, and secretary Mrs E. Trotter, of Salthill Road, both resigned. Treasurer Mrs'Marjorie


Edlington remains at her ost, out only the kiss of


ife from playgroups


President’s church service


CLITHEROE Lady Far­ mers enjoyed a drive in the countryside, touring villages including Wad- dington, Bashall Eaves, Chipping and CoWark. They went to the Red Pump Inn at Bashall


Esbjerg from Harwich, visited the gigantic Lego- land park and stayed overnight in Odense, the Hans Andersen city. • They were given the


tion to spot items on the trip were Mrs S. Nelson, Mrs A. Hough, Mrs B. Greenhalgh and Mrs M. Walmsley. On Sunday, Lady Far­


opportunity to shop in the city, to go on a guided tour of the sights, includ­ ing the ancient St Knut’s Cathedral and the poet’s birthplace.


known Ciitheroe family Mrs Anderton ran her business in Kirkmoor Road and later Wadding- ton Road until she retired about 15 years ago. She was a fo rm e r


member of the Soroptim ist Club of Ciitheroe and of Trin ity Methodist Church, where a service will be held on Saturday morning, prior to crema­


tion at Burnley. Mrs Anderton, who had


verston.


been a widow for three years, also leaves a son, George, who lives in Ul-


sings were aboard the Danish Seaways ferries the Dana Regina and the Dana Anglia, whose discos and cabaret bars provided big nights on the high sea.


The North Sea cros­ ,


Eaves for supper. . Winners -of a competi-'


-Attendances of super­


dvertiser - and Times be that she thought it would


themselves can hope to keep the association alive. AMrs Trotter told the


monthly meetings in Bright Street: Nursery had included a doctor, tel­ ling how to deal with minor accidents in a play group and a teacher, on preparing children for day school. ' There had been displays


did pack, up, because it had proved beneficial to the playgroups. Speakers invited to the


a shame if the PPA However, he has estab­ ,


sociation should be held re®Ponsible for the bridge. Dawson said he felt


the County Council should take over liability for the bridge; it had been a problem for some time.


mented that the council had been in touch with the county council and a site meeting at the bridge was being arranged.


county council ' highways department will accept re­ sponsibility for it. It has certainly never legally been put into our hands.”


“We are hoping the


Advice bureau in the Valley?


A CITIZENS’ Advice Bureau may be set up in the Ribble Valley if it is felt one .is needed and if a £5,000 Lancashire County Council grant will stretch far enough. . At present, bureaux are


ARCHERY, swimming, sports, following nature trails and a visit to an


auction market are just some of the activities on the programme for the 2 n d L a n g h o S t


Barlow said the associa­ tion had asked the County for grant aid for the finan­ cial year 1980-81, to enable it to improve the standard of training given to volunteers ana to permit a modest expan­ sion of facilities in Lanca- \ shire. The grant, however, is


tional finance, the Lanca-- shire-Cumbria CAB As­ sociation would like to es­ tablish bureaux in the two districts at an early date, in order to p ro v id e facilities in at least one location in every district. Area officer Mrs Vicky,


located in 12 of the 14 districts in the county,' with the exception of the Ribble Valley and South Ribble. With the help of addi­


only for one year and would be subject to yearly review. The County could not guarantee to give more. Mrs Barlow said that if there is a real need for an


Leonard’s Guides at camp this week.


leadership of Mrs Lilian Hargreaves, is entitled a “ Spring time Safari;” ana has all the excite-


The camp, under the


ment of outdoor life, in­ cluding cooking over an open fire. Some of the youngs­


ters are taking the op­ portunity to take their camper, pioneer, and backwoodsman badges.


Mr Ruffley later com­


vived by his wife and their six children. Mr and Mrs Hind celebrated their golden wedding in 1977.' Mr Hind moved to


Eaves A FORMER farm bailiff on the Worsley-Taylor estate at Bashall Eaves, Mr John Reed' Hind died at his home, Moor End,' Talbot Bridge, on Friday. He was 75 and is sur­


he continued to work for h e r d a u g h te r , Miss 'Dorothea, acting as gar­ dener in his semi-retire­ ment. Mr Hind’s unusual


Bashall Eaves from Cum­ berland in 1942 and was bailiff for Lady Worsley- Taylor’s six farms there. At Moor End and the adjoining farm, pedigree Guernsey cattle were kept. Mr Hind often ac­ companied Lady Worsley- Taylor to the breed sales at Reading. On her ladyship’s death,


hobby was rope-making. Using a machine made from scrap items, he could spin ropes or make bags and other items from string. The funeral is at All Hallows’ Church, Mitton, today.


Fun and games at the Abbey


advice bureau, the associ­ ation would be prepared to arrange a meeting at a later date to answer ques­ tions and discuss the matter. _


Holiday affects sale


of books and the advan­ tages of bulk, buying by the PPA meant that play- groups could acquire equipment at cost price. Although only 10 play­


groups are registered with the association, Mrs Trotter is planning to con­ tact all 20 in the Ribble Valley inviting represen­ tatives to attend a meet­ ing on November 4th, when they can discuss whether or not to con­ tinue with a programme and appoint new officers. Child' minders are also


invited to attend the meeting. In th e m e a n t im e ,


m e r s ’ pres id en t Mrs Nancy Cornthwaite, of Closes Hall Farm, Bolton- by-Bowland, attended a church service at St Peter .and Paul's in the village. Many members were


anyone interested in dis­ cussing the situation can contact Mrs Trotter at Ciitheroe 25991.


The Good


Fox Street, Ciitheroe, who went on the four-day trip with his wife, Joan, described the tour as “a wonderful experience.” ■ He added; “I was par­


Mr Frank Walker, of


there, including guests from county branches such as Kirkham, Pre­ ston, Crosston and Ley- land, Bolton, Burnley, West Horton, Carnforth and Longridge. County president Mrs


Companions AT the Low Moor Good Companions' meeting Mr J. Parker entertained members with singing and


M. Hogarth and vice-pres­ ident Mrs Heavyside also attended. Lessons were read by


ticularly impressed with the Legoland visit. It was something, I shall never forget.”


story telling. Miss N. Braithwaite led


THE holiday restricted entries at Ciitheroe Auc­ tion Mart’s Monday sale of fatstock. The 36 fat cattle on offer included four fat cows, and there were 26 ewes, 330 lambs and 40 hoggs. Cattle sold at prices


similar to those at the previous sale, but lambs were dearer. Light steers made to


92p per live kilo (87.04 average), medium to 88p (86.72p), light heifers to 88p (86.90p), medium av­ eraged 84.2p. Calf bulls made to 91p


(90.33p), fat cows to 69p (66.56p). Light lambs made to


17?p (156.50p), standard to 180.5p (1 7 0 .76p), medium to 169p (159.49p), heavy to 146.5p (144.71p) half-bred ewes to £24 and horned ewes to £16.


Full day’s outing


AN embryo cattle trans­ plant unit near Stockfield,


the chairman of Ciitheroe and Bowland NFU, Mr Bryan Bristol and Mrs Cornthwaite. Refreshments were served in the village hall.


community singing and she was also the competi­ tion winner. Mr J. Scott was the pianist. Refreshments were


served by Mrs E. Bush, Mrs S. Crooks and Mrs T. Clarkson'. Arrangements were made for next Thursday’s outing to


Morecambe.


Northumberland, was vis­ ited by a party of 40 from Ciitheroe Young Farmers’ Club. They set out at 6 a.m. and were home at 11 p.m. Before visiting the unit,


which is run by Cattle Breeding Services, they visited the Hunday trac­ tor museum and inspected the Hunday herd of pedig­ ree Friesians. ,


Lucky in ideal


kitchen contest


A WET, m is e ra b le Monday m o rn in g in


March, with nothing much to do, prompted former h e a d m i s t r e s s Miss Hannah Bretherton to try her luck with an ideal home competition spon­ sored by a national news­ paper.


Titum House, H u rs t Green, based her answers — listing kitchen items in order of preference — on the ideal kitchen of her newly married niece Susan.


Miss Bretherton, of


enter competitions, so was amazed to find her name among the list of 44 win­ ners from all over the


She does not as a rule


country • and even more delighted to receive a cheque for £454.55.


retired eight years ago from SS Peter and Paul’s School,.Ribchester, where she had been assistant and then head teacher since 1938, may treat her­ self to a colour television with her winnings.


Miss Bretherton, who A FRIENDLY FIXTURE FOR THE REFS


WHALLEY Abbey was. a ■


niversary of the recon­ secration of the outside ■


Whit Monday. To mark the an­


hive of activity on


altar , C o n jeren ce House manager Mr Derek Hartley organ­ ised a procession of ivitness through the vil­ lage in the morning, followed by an after-


■ village, returned for a service in the mins of the Abbey church. Celebrant was the


started from the Abbey and after touring the


1. (9) “Theme from M.A.S.H. 2 (1) “What’s another year”


10. (13) “Midnight dynamos” — Matchbox 11. (4) “Geno” — Dexy’s Midnight Runners 12. (15) “You’ll always find me in the kitchen at parties” — Jona Lewie


(—) “Rat race” — Specials (1-1) “Crying” — Don McLean (5) “Hold on to my love” — Jimmy Ruffin (3) “Mirror in the bathroom” — The Beat (2) “She’s out of my life” — Michael Jackson


(8) “Over you” — Roxy


11. (—) “Teenage” — U.K. Subs 15. (7) “No doubt about it” — Hot Chocolate 16. (16) “Police and thieves” — Junior Murvin 17. (17) “No self control” — Peter Gabriel IS. (—) “Little Jeannie” — Elton John 19. (—) “D-a-a-ancc — Lambrettas 20. (—) “Nobody’s heroes” — Stiff Little Fingers.


3. (—) “We are glass’’^ Gary Numan Music


Johnny Logan The Mash


Bishop of Blackburn, the Ht. Rev. Robert Ma r t i n e a u , a n d preacher ivas the Ar­ chdeacon of Maccles­ f ield,


in the competitions were from Whal ley Pari sh Church; St Paul’s, Low Moor; Fleetwood; Samles- bury; and Ewood, Blackburn. There were sports, a


Simpson. ' Teams taking part


the Veil. R.


13 (10) "Let’s go round again” — 4 vera£e White . Band


710011 of light-hearted competitions between parishes. The pro ce ssi on


tug of war and a fancy dress cont est and points were awarded for places. The trophy for most points was won by Samlesbury. The idea was such a


loving is wrong” — Rod Stewart. LP of the week: “Happv days” — Various Artists. Chart compiled by Ames Record Bar.


Last week’s plaeings in brackets. Tip for the top: “If


success that Mr Hart­ ley hopes to run a s imi lar event next year. Our picture shows


the Low Moor contin­ gent in happy mood.


STONE AND SLATE FIREPLACES


dog grates in stock Cas log fires on


by the yard Free design


Also self-build kits Canopies, hearths and


permanent display Stone and slate sold


til


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