I Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. September 17th, 1981 3 LETTERS to the Editor ESS (A)


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New policy on fees will hit state schools


MAY I bring to the attention o f the good folk of Clitheroe the newest dictum from Coun. Josephine Farrington and friends from the Lancashire County Council, that there is to be a blitz on the subsidising of private school pupils’ fees.


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Youth did not report accident


A WADDINGTON youth who lost control of his motor cycle and collided with a tree ' failed to re p o r t the accident, Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court was told. Mr Peter Warboys, pro­


secuting, said that Mark Nicholas Holden (17), of Feazer Farm, had left the scene of the accident in New Lane, Mitton. When the police ar­


rived, some people were with the cycle’s pillion passenger and she was taken to hospital in an ambulance. She suffered serious injuries to her ribs.


A guide dog was one of


labrador-retriever, was there to watch his owner, Mr Stanley John Snape, who has been totally blind for the past 11 years, marry Miss Amy Watts. Also among those at the


• Peter, a giant crossbred


ceremony was Mr Paul Halton, Peter’s trainer at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association centre at Bolton. ■ The bridegroom, of Highfield Road, Clitheroe, is the only son of the late Mr and Mrs S. Snape. He and his bride, the


marabou feathers and lilies. Witnesses were the


.John Bullar. A reception was held at


bride’s brother, Mr Jim Watts, and sister, Mrs Mary Phillipson, and Mr


the Starkie Arms Llotel, Clitheroe, where one of the features was a cake made by the bride’s niece, Mrs Maureen Sanderson. The couple are spending


their honeymoon in Tor­ quay. They are to live in Highfield Road.


daughter of Mrs Watts, of Clayton-le-Moors, and the late Mr Watts, met while working at Metflex, Great Harwood. The bride wore a blue


dress and jacket and a pink hat and carried blue


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that it was the first time he had been involved in an accident and he was really shaken up. He did not know he had to report the incident.


Holden told the court


driving without due care and attention, £50 for fail­ ing to stop after an acci­ dent and £20 for failing to report the incident. He was also ordered to pay £5 costs.


He was fined £50 for " •■ *'


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_ _The “Palace of .Var­ ieties” covers the music hall era from * 1900 to within the last 20 years. It will have the usual mix of sketches, solos and chorus work compiled by director Barbara Scatter- good. Helping the ladies to


the stage THE first Townswomen’s Guild music hall in Clitheroe for six years takes to the stage next month in order to raise funds' for the hospice appeal.


Organist’s rousing ovation


DISTINGUISHED organ­ ist Mr Peter Crompton received a. rousing ovation from an audience of about 100 when he gave a reci­ tal on the newly-repaired organ at Trinity Method­ ist Church. Mr Crompton, organist


Overgrown footpath not safe


that residents, as well as- people using the Ribbles- dale Pool and walking, down to the river, have to try and avoid the nettles and brambles which over­ grow this stretch of the road. I also think the state of


COULD someone please tell me-who is responsible for the . footpath down Edisford Road, near the school. I’ll bet none of the councillors have to walk that way. I think it is disgusting


move out into the road, too, if another couple are passing and I think it is time the whole area was tidied up.


MRS VV. HOLDEN, 15 Waddow Green, Low Moor.


Whalley, Mr Richard Wordsworth, admitted that the footpath was the county council’s responsi­ bility — not to keep tidy, but to maintain to prevent* a nuisance or obstruction. He promised to look


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at the Royal Hospital' School, Ipswich, played a varied programme which illustrated the great po­ te n t ia l of the th re e manual organ for future recitalists. He opened with Lem-


mens’ “Triumphal March” and included “Elegy” by Thalben-Ball and Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Six more pieces were


, provide a light-hearted entertaining evening will be musical director Geof­ frey Hitchen, chairman David Clews and some of the men from the Parish Church Operatic and Dramatic Society. Block bookings are al­


the path could lead to ac­ cidents to children coming from school. Older people have to


affects hundreds of pupils in Lancashire, is just another attempt by these people to put the final nail in the coffin lid of private and independent choice! Coun. Farrington even


This new policy, which


WE are the champions! Pictured with their trophies are, from the left, John Whittaker, Jackie'Mason, David Walmsley, Roger Smith, David Smith, Susan Clarkson, Eric Lonsdale and Thomas Binns.


goes on record as warning the public “This is only the beginning.” I shudder to think what


is behind these choice words, perhaps the ban­ ning' of Christian study and its replacement' by Karl Marx or a hefty helping of Lenin. Time alone will tell. The wonders of the


Clitheroe team are the tops


IT was third time lucky for Clitheroe Young Far­ mers at the Great North­ ern Agricultural Show. For the nine Ribble


council state that the money saved will be ploughed back into the State-run schools. They must ibe bad at maths or blinded by the Red Flag they follow if they think this is so. , My own assumption is


judges in a number of specialist competitions. They were also presented with a cheque for £100. In the winning team


Valley young people car­ ried off the trophy for the Top Club in the North West after impressing the


were Eric Lonsdale of Dean Farm, Sabden; David Walmsley, of Hook- liff Farm, Downham;


that the border-line pa­ ren ts who, with this grant, can afford to send their offspring to a school of- their choice, will now have to send them to the State-run ones, causing more overcrowding, more expense (books etc.) and, of course, fewer pupils at private schools means school teachers on the dole (more expense for the State). And don’t forget that


Legion dedicates new standard


ABOUT 250 Royal British Legion members from North and East Lancashire joined the Clitheroe branch on Sunday for the dedication of its new standard.


into Mrs Holden’s com­ plaint, but added: “We are restricted financially with grass cutting and the recent good weather has seen a lot of nettles and brambles suddenly shoot up quicker than we can get round to trim them. _ “However, one _ of our


priorities is keeping areas round schools clear and I will have this matter dealt with.”


played before he ended the recital with the Widor Toccata from Symphony 5. - The enthusiastic audi­


ready going well for the show, which opens in the Parish Hall on October 5th for a week. Coach­ loads of members from other Guilds, many of them in costume, will be among those attending.


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ence was in for a treat, however, when he gave an encore with a selection of the music played at the Royal Wedding. After this opening reci­


Let’s praise young people


tal by a brilliant organist,’ the future seems promis­ ing if Trinity can obtain


the services of other dis­ tinguished players. Mr Crompton was very


complimentary of the organ and especially re­ marked about the condi­ tion and tuning of the in­ strument.


Ram’s mad dash for freedom


FARMERS in Clitheroe had to form a posse just after high noon to found up a runaway ram. The rebellious sheep,


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jumped its pen at the town’s Auction Mart while waiting to be sold. It showed a clean quar­


owned by farmer Mr David Fish, of Burnley,


tet of hooves to a pursu­ ing group of half-a-dozen farmers and a couple of enthusiastic onlookers, leading the way through the market and up King Street. But the daring dash


SO many people are all too ready to condemn young men and women and teenagers of today, but they are not all bad. Why not give some


praise for the good things they do, for instance the Telecom team which pushed Buzby all the way from B la ck b u rn to Clitheroe in aid of the dis­ abled? They deserve some ack­


this will affect the people who want to send their child to university. What a perdition for the future generation left to them by selfish people. They are all guilty of a


MR R. LOEBELL, 3 Derwent Crescent, Clitheroe


Support needed


A CINEMA in Clitheroe is not an amenity which, like a graveyard-for ex­ ample, is an absolute necessity. It is a pity it has to be subsidised to the extent described by Mr Sainsbury in last week’s Advertiser and Times. , I suppose, like a good


Three peaks walkers top £300


“coup d’etat,” which in time they will be account­ able for.


WHALLEY salesman Alan Bowles managed to complete a sponsored walk over the Three Peaks in less than 12 hours on Saturday — de­ sp ite an unexpected mishap. For while separated


nearly 50 standards, made a colourful and impressive spectacle leaving the branch headquarters in Whalley Road to pass through the town centre to the Parish Church. Leading the way was


The parade, featuring


from his two fellow wal­ kers, Mr Bowles (49), stumbled into a deep bog and was trapped up to his waist.


dered around for what seemed a very long time, but must have only been about five minutes before I managed to free myself. “I was covered all over


Slaidburn Silver Band and among those represented were Dunkirk veterans and members of the Nor­ mandy Landing Associa­ tion, the Royal En­ gineers, the Legion of Frontiermen and the Polish ex-servicemen’s as­ sociation. All the standards were


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Thomas Binn of Lower- gate, Twiston; Susan Clarkson of Brogden Farm., Sabden; Jackie Mason of Horrocksford Farm, Clitheroe; Adele N u t t a l l .o f Conway Avenue,' Clitheroe; John Whittaker of Holly Hall F a rm , D u tto n ; and brothers Roger and David Smith of Peter Barn, R a b b i t Lane, Wad- dington. E r ic , Thomas and


David Walmsley took part in the senior stock judg­ ing section of the competi­ tion, while the Smith brothers specialised in the junior section. Tractor driving specialist was John Whittaker. The three girls competed in sketching and baking sec­ tions. Club secretary Mrs


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Angela Whitwell said all the members were very proud of their colleagues’ achievement. “It is the third year


.their particular sections, making it a good team effort.”


presented to the. Vicar of Clitheroe, Canon John Hudson, who took the; service with Fr Bernard' Dobson, of SS Michael and John’s deputising for Fr Edmund Willoughby. This third new standard


in thick mud, so I had to go to a nearby farm for a wash.” Mr Bowles and his


many other , pleasant, happy things, the cinema will have to go. Cinema attendance is not popular anymore. I happen to be one of


nowledgement for the look of happiness on chil- .dren’s faces when they saw and spoke to Buzby, as does everyone who gave,us all so much plea­ sure and fun at the tor­ chlight procession. A big thank you also to


the police for their part and good humour. Give credit where it’s


due, instead of knocking people all the time


MRS M. DUXBURY, 21 Pimlico Road,


Clitheroe.


Deanery festival


lasted only five minutes as the ram was eventually cornered behind Barclays Bank and pushed back — under strong protest — to be sold. Mr Fish, who has never


MOTHERS’ Union mem­ bers in the Whalley Dean­ ery gathered in Whalley Parish Church for their annual festival.


had a sheep escape in 21 years of trading at the Mart, attributed the ram’s dash to natural instincts. “It is, after all, more


used to being 900 feet up on a hillside,” he said.


Cinema


“CLASH of.the Titans”; at the Civic Hall, is a spectacular version of Greek legends. It stars U rsu la A ndress and Harry Hamlin, .with spe­ cial effects by Ray Harry- liausen, who was respons­ ible for “Jason and the Argonauts”.


d u c te d ; by the Rev. George Parker and guest preacher was the Ven. Kenneth Gibbons, Ar­ chdeacon of Lancaster. The lesson was read by


The 'service was con­ ’


1 (2) “Prince Charming” — Adam and the Ants. 2 (1) “Tainted Love” — Soft Cell. 3. (4) “Wired for sound” — Cliff Richard. 4. (8) “Souvenir” — Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.


Whalley Deanery’s presid­ ing member, Mrs M. Holt, of Langho. Mrs B. Johnson and Mrs F. Bate, of Whalley, took part , in the intercessions and Whalley ,MU choir sang the anthem “Rejoice! • the Lord is King.” The service was at­


tended by clergy from the Deanery, including the Rural Dean, Canon John Hudson.


Diocesan president, Mrs D. Carrojl, addressed members in the school, where-refreshments were served.- ' .


Afterwards the MU ,


■ 6. (5) “Hold on tight’’ — Electric Light Orchestra. 7.


5. (11) “Hands Up” — Ottawan.


10. (26) “Pretend” — Alvin Stardust.-. 11. (6) “Love Action” — The Human League. 12. (7) “Start me up” — The Rolling Stones. 13. ■: (9) “One in Ten” — UB40. ; 14. (18) “Rainy; night in Georgia” — Randy Craw-, , ford." ■ ■


8. (16) “Slow hand”—Pointer Sisters. 9. (12) . “Everybody Salsa” — Modern Romance.


- (3) “Japanese Boy” — Aneka. ,


“Just can’t get enough” — Depeche Mode. LP of the week:.“Country Sundown” — Various. Chart compiled 'by Ames Record Bar. 1


15. (44) “Birdie Song” — Tweets. 16. (33) “So this is romance” —,’Linx. : 17. (22) “One of those nights”, — Bucks Fizz.1 18. (10) “She’s got claws” — Gary Numan. i , 19. (36) “Holliedazc”^ The Hollies. , 20. (31) “In and out of love” — Imagination.. . National placings are in brackets. Tip for the top:


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the few who still enjoy a visit to the “flicks” and I think the Civic Hall is a civilised place, run in an enjoyable, old-fashioned style. I like the films it


neighbours in Whittam Crescent, Mr Anthony Fell and Mr Michael Gas- trell, all managed to com­ plete the 26-mile walk and have been promised over £300 in sponsorship for the Ribble Valley IYDP appeal. Mr Fell (22) finished


was presented by solicitor Mr Tom Liddle who has been a member of the Clitheroe branch since 1945 and is present vice- president. The branch’s second standard — given by Lord Clitheroe — was handed over to Canon Hudson by Mr Liddle. It will now remain in


church with. the branch’s first standard which was laid up in 1956. The new standard was


the trek over Pen-y- Ghent, Whernside and In- gleborough in nine-and-a- half hours, Mr Bowes and Mr Gastrell (62) in 10 hours 55 minutes.


shows, too. The program­ mes seem to be always wholesome and cheerful and exciting. All I object to are the supporting films, which are about as enlivening as a dose of laudanum.. I think this particular


> people support it and that it should be written off. If Clitheroe needs. a


cinema adds to the real amenities of the town What is a great pity is that not more Clitheroe


new civic hall and a public library, perhaps Unbuild­ ing that houses "them should incorporate a cinema.


M. J. ROBBINS, 5 Longridge Road, Hurst Green


Young cast


REHEARSALS are in full swing for Whalley Church Players’ next pro­ duction, the North coun­ try comedy “All Things Bright and Beautiful”. ' The P la y e r s have


brought into church by Mr Roy Mantle and handed over to Mr Par­ kinson. Last Post and Reveille


were sounded by the Clitheroe branch bugler Mr Terry Stewart and a wreath was laid on the church cenotaph by com­ m i t te e member Mr Richard Catlow. Among the congrega­


chosen a young cast, in­ cluding four teenagers and the 'play' will be pre­ sented for four nights from October 28th, at Whalley Adult Centre. To help the production


• stall at Vale House, Whal­ ley, on.Saturday morning.


along, the Players are holding a fund-raising


T O P T W E N T Y


tion were Lord and Lady Clitheroe; the Deputy Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg and her consort Mr Charles Clegg; and the D ep u ty Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Mrs Bar­ bara Speak and her con­ sort Mrs Joan Hitchen.. Mr Liddle, who was ac­


that we have entered the club competition and we are delighted to have won this time,’.’ she said. “Everyone did well in


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facet of . gardening, avail-, able to anyone with a modicum of patience. It was announced that


. Brayshaw, of West View, recalled that it was almost


companied by his. wife, later took the salute at Clitheroe. Social Club as the parade returned to Whalley Road where re­ freshments were provided at branch headquarters.' Organiser Mr Walter


M2 years to the day since the first standard was de­ dicated. It was escorted by Territorials based at Carlton Mill barracks.


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•costs at Clitheroe Magis­ trates’ Court for failing to display /L-plates on his motorcycle.


PROVISIONAL licence holder David .Winckley was fined £15 with '£5


, ■ Winckley,- (18), of ‘Woone. Lane, Clitheroe, said the L-plates had been' on his machine the night before he was stopped.


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AN exhibition of paintings by, Bolton-by-Bowland artist Mary Kent-Harri- son is currently on view a t 'P e n d le H e r i ta g e Centre, Park, Hill, Bar- rowford. It lasts until the end of October.....kAiu, :j


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