8 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 21st, 1981


Parishes may have to share services of a vicar


another church will be added to this rapidly-


ing so serious that church leaders in the Bradford Diocese, to which five of the parishes belong, have called for a full review of the situation by the' Diocesan Pastoral Com­ mittee.


result in some parishes having to share the ser­ vices of a vicar, because it is becoming more and more evident that the smaller country parishes


the future of the country churches in their area of the Ribble Valley, from Tosside in the north to Hurst Green in the south. And it will most likely


This will be looking at


growing list with the re­ tirement of the Rev. Ernest Sidebottom, vicar of St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. The situation is becom­


FIVE village churches in the Ribble Valley are having to rely on the efforts of retired and part-time clergy­ men, lay readers and churchwardens to keep going, because there are no vicars to run the parishes. And n e x t month


retires on June 25th, St Ambrose’s will be the latest parish on the look­ out for a new priest. At St Peter and Paul’s,


Rev. J.- Salisbury left the Ribble Valley, leaving Tosside Church without a vicar.


In the Blackburn Dio­


cese, Whalley Parish Church has been advertis­ ing for someone to take over the living since the Rev. Alec Harpur retired at the end of last year — but without success. In an effort to attract


someone, the trustees have now dropped the stipulation that any vicar of Whalley should be a graduate of Oxford, pre­


and the ancient All Hal­ lows’, Mitton, have been without a vicar since the priest-in-charge, the Rev. Arthur Higginson, retired in August 1979. Three months later the


Bolton-by-Bowland, the R.ev. Jo h n William Winder retired earlier this month and there are no plans to find a replace­ ment. The parish will have to share the services of a priest. St John’s, Hurst Green


can no longer afford to support their clergymen. When Mr ^ Sidebottom


fe ra b ly B ra z en o se College.


situation in the Bradford Diocese, the Archdeacon of Craven, Canon David


throughout the Church'of England and because of the population, basis it af­ fects country parishes more than those in the towns.


Church of England as a whole. “It is a generai trend


is easier to join two small country parishes together, r a th e r th a n town parishes.


Rogers believes there are “encouraging signs” that the situation generally is improving.


into training now, so by the end of the decade there will be many more clergymen available.”


“More men are coming


other jobs and lay read­ ers,” he said. H ow ever , Canon


out a vicar the Sunday services are being taken by retired clergy, part- time clergy who have


“In the parishes with­ “To solve the problem it Commenting' on. the


A. Rogers said it re­ flected th*e reducing number of clergy in the


ever, many churchgoers in the Ribble Valley are having to make do with only the 'minimum of church services.


- aling with the day to day running of the church and finding qualified people to take the services. ,


Green and Mitton churches, where they have been coping on their own for nearly two years, said: “We have managed every Sunday so far, but with a big festival such as Easter or Christmas we have to start looking for a vicar three or four months ahead. We’ve never known the church go for so long without a vicar.” Canon S. A. Selby,


Gisburn Parish Church, puts the problem down to the cost of country living.


from the town to the country. “It is all governed by


finance and so many


our little -villages can’t raise enough money to support a clergyman.”


John’s run raises £ 2 5 5


Parents ask MP to explain his mystery letter


MYSTIFIED — that’s the reaction of parents in Tosside to Skipton MP Mr John Watson’s explanation of his efforts to save the school at neighbouring Bolton-by-Bowland from closure.


are in Mr Watson’s consti­ tuency. Tosside recently won a reprieve, while Bolton-by-Bowland is due to close in August 1982. As he prepares to try


lenge him to back up points he made in a letter sent last week to every parent in Tosside. Schools in both villages


BILLINGTON. Marathon ru n n e r John Davies brought a new' meaning to the phrase “running total” when he entered the London marathon' and completed the course in a little over three and a half hours.


turelands Drive, obtained many sponsors for his highly creditable effort and raised £255 for the International Year of Dis­ abled People.


He is pictured handing For John (29), of Pas-


and save Bolton-by-Bow­ land, Mr Watson ex-


. man Coun. Jimmy Fell, W'atched by members.


married with a two-year- old son, is a member of


Insurance agent John,


Clayton-le-Moors Hamers and was one of a number of Ribble Valley runners who took part in the g ru e l l in g 26-mile marathon, receiving < personal medal for com­ pleting the course.


over a cheque for the amount to IYDP local or­ ganising committee chair-


Residents oppose rugby club's social centre


RIBBLE Valley councillors will tonight be to decide whether a portable building which housed the authority’s former planning


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The proposal has stir­


Holiday in New Zealand


TWO New Zealand vis­ itors were among the guests at the members’ night held by Clitheroe Lady Farmers’ Social Sec­ tion at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, on Monday.


comed by president Mrs Susan Nelson. Supper was served and the raffle was won by Mrs Jessie Shepherd.


New Zealand, are staying with friends Mr and Mrs Isaac Moorhouse in Wad- dington. Mrs Mary Moor­ house is a member of the lady farmers and she and her husband gave a talk and showed slides of a holiday in New Zealand. The guests were wel­


Mr and Mrs Thomas, of


from Princess Avenue to their Littlemoor pitch and club president Mr Nick Hopwood has been sur­ prised at the protests. He says his members


have no intention of making a nuisance of themselves.


tlemoor Road, Littlemoor View and Park Street feel very strongly that their area is no place for a social club.


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THE ace - darters 'of Waddington' Social Club-pulled off a cre­ ditable double when


they added the knock­ out.; shield to . their championship 1 of the Clitheroe and district


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council’s planning - depart­ ment confirmed that a number of objections to the social club had been received. The matter rested with


tlemoor Road, feels the development would be plain bad planning. “The rugby club would be better going to Edisford, where many other sports are played,” he said. A spokesman for the


Mr Bill Barker, of Lit­


clubhouse would mean more traffic in the area, but, on the question of noise, feels tne planned social club would be too far from any houses to cause problems. But residents in Lit­


He admits that the


Parishes to look at


dogs ban


PARISH councils throughout the Ribble Valley are to be asked if they want to establish “no go” areas for stray dogs in their localities.


for one parish we should do it for all,” he said.


. Mr Gladwin was asked


to submit a detailed report to the next meet­ ing, along with the esti­


warden' schemes self­ financing.


a proposal from Coun. Bert Jones (Clitheroe) that Clitheroe Division MP Mr David Waddington should be asked to. find out what progress a Gov­ ernment working party had made on suggestions that dog licences should be increased to make dog


mated cost of implementa­ tion. Members also approved


mental Health Officer Mr Peter Gladwin pointed out that other areas had a dog problem, Coun. Jimmy Fell (Whalley) suggested that all councils should be asked if they wanted reg­ ulations imposed in their areas and then submit lists of streets. “If we are going to do it


. Members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Public Works and Health Com­ mittee decided on the move on Tuesday after learning that Lancashire County Council had given them powers to ban dogs without leads in 33 streets in Clitheroe. When Chief Environ­


After a meeting on plained his position in the Monday, they are to chal- le t te r to p a ren ts


“several people” in Tos­ side that the school there would close if Bolton-by Bowland stays open the county council had created a “one or the other” frame of mind . . . he was not advocating- or even acknowledging the arguments against Tos side School.


Tosside. He did not agree with


men tio n a rg um e n ts against Tosside, but the parents say their school’s special case was agreed to by the Schools Sub-Com­ mittee without any argu­ ment.


just can’t understand Mr Watson’s reasons for sending the letter. “We are asking him to


name names and explain his comments.-”


Jumping to it


Lisa Joyce, Dominic and Scott McTear and Nicola Wild were put through their paces and gained valuable tips.


event is a grading on June 14th.


meets on Wednesday evenings at 7-30 p.m. in the Centre. The next


The Judo Club normally


SIX members of Trinity Youth Club’s judo class attended a training ses­ sion at Hyndburn Sports Centre by world champion Jane Bridge. Julie and Jane Dixon,


Said one parent after Monday’s meeting: “We


the area would have to close. Mr Watson went on to


“one or the other” situa­ tion arisen — rather the Education Committee chairman maintained that one from five schools in


has talked of Tosside School closing. Neither, they say, has a


want to know the names of the “several people” be­ cause, they claim, no-one


But the Tosside parents


Raided shop for drugs


secuting, said that some of the drugs were found in a holdall at Noon’s house, along with a gram of cannabis regin.


fending, said that after being made redundant last june, Noon had found himself in financial dif­ ficulties. Threatened with legal action for his mort­


gage arrears he was desp­ erate to be out of tne situation.


police. Noon said he was not trying to make a big profit, he was just trying to get by.


In a statement to the Mr Stewart Hunter, de­


to pay £326.18 compensa­ tion and £25 costs. Mr Graham Duff, pro­


resin he was given a six- month suspended jail sentence concurrent, and for selling the dings was fined £50. He was ordered


weighing scales worth £225.45. For possessing cannabis


of Hurtley Street, Burn­ ley, was jailed for six months, suspended for two years, for burglary and theft of drugs and antique


MONEY problems led to a man breaking into R e ad ’s C h em is ts , Clitheroe, and stealing drugs, the town’s magis­ trates were told. Paul Duncan Noon (26),


HOLDEN — EAST


by her father, wore a white satin willow pattern- Princess-style gown with


plate-layer for British Rail, is the youngest son of Mrs I. McDonald, of Bawdlands, Clitheroe. The bride, given away


Homes are still needed


ONLY seven applications have so far been received by the Social Services de­ partment in Clitheroe as a result of its foster parent campaign throughout the Ribble Valley.


long-term foster homes for children and young people and the depart­ ment would like to hear from anyone interested in providing such a service.


for advice (Tel. Blackburn 40039).


t


Ribble Valley area team direct (Tel. Clitheroe 25146) or ring fo s ter mother Mrs Vivien Gibson


People can contact the The greatest need is for


youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. East, of High- field Road, Clitheroe. The bridegroom, a


Pauline East' was a t ­ tended by her four nieces at her marriage to Mr Michael Holden at St J am e s ’s Church, Clitheroe, on Saturday. The b r id e is th e


Clitheroe bride Miss


Sarah Jane East, Miss Karen Elizabeth Garner, Miss Sandra Garner and Miss Amanda Kathleen Garner.


'was Mr David East, the bride’s brother. The ceremony was con­


ducted by the Rev. K. Broadhurst and organist was Mr R. W. E'. Hughes.


the Starkie Arms Hotel, Clitheroe, the couple left for a honeymoon on the West coast. They are to


Following a reception at


•Jve in B aw d lan d s , Clitheroe. Photograph: P ye’s,


Clitheroe.


Brown, groomsmen were Mr Stephen East, the bride’s nephew, and Mr S tev en Lupton, the bride’s cousin, and usher


the-valley and peach roses. Best man was Mr Robin


dresses edged with white lace, with Juliet caps to match, and carried posies of white carnations and peach roses. The smallest had a white and blue floral dress with. white rosebuds in her hair and carried a basket of lily-of-


Three wore peach floral


a pleated bodice. Her full- length veil was held in place by a Juliet cap and she carried a shower bou­ quet of peach roses, stephanotis, lily-of-the- valley and carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss


CANOPIES over the front doors of the his­ toric almshouses at Chipping have been


ports for the canopies were supplied by Mr Jack Berry from his local chair factory, where they were also styled. New stone was found by Mr Patterson and cut to size. Mr Berry is chair­


built on the direction of John Brabin in 1684, were modernised in the early 1960s at a cost of about £1,000.


man of the John Brabin Trust Fund, which is responsible for the preservation. . The almshouses,


given, a face-lift by local property repairer Mr John Patterson, seen here, after one was demolished by a bus and the others were found to be rotten. New solid oak sup­


are not such an attractive proposition because it very expensive to move


“These country livings A spokesman for Hurst


Churchwardens are having a difficult time de-


In the meantime, how­


Hospital votes appeal


news and know what is going on in the world.” - . Divisional. nursing of­


ficer Mr Tony Stones who has special responsi­ bility for the social educa­


tion of the Calderstones residents, said that during his 14 years at the hospi­ tal there had been some dramatic changes in the


locked gates have disap­ peared and the emphasis is on education to return


Calderstones residents would be capable of making their own way in the community if only


they had somewhere to live and this is a trend


which is reflected nation­ ally.


stones will shortly be split up for hospital cases and purely residential pur­ poses, and' it is expected that some 90 per cent will be given over purely to residents. This has al­ ready been done at other such places around ’the country.'


longer a hospital. It is a home and education centre, as well as a place of care for the mentally handicapped.” But Coun. Fell disag­ reed. “As far as I am


“Calderstones is no


Coun. Fell’s comments simply highlighted {he “ill-conceived beliefs” brought about by the anomalies in the law.


The joy


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s e c r e ta ry Mrs I r is Jackson.


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opened the meeting with prayers, the reading was g iv en by en ro ll in g member Mrs Florence Guy and thanks to the Provost, in. poetic form were expressed by MU


refreshed and recreated by it. The Rev. A.. Siddall,


Hie visits he had made to Cathedrals in Durham, Hereford, Monmouth and Blackburn, the hymn “Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem” had always been sung. He said the theme of the hymn was “Joy” and this should always be the most im p o r ta n t a sp e c t in church services, so that lives might be renewed,


MEMBERS of St Paul’s Mothers’ Union, Low Moor, and visitors were addressed by the Provost of Blackburn, the Very Rev. Lawrence Jackson.’ He recalled how, during


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chairman of the Ribble Valley committee for the International Year of Dis­ abled People, said that before 1959, regular re­ certification examinations were carried out by doc­ tors and patients were discharged if found to have an adult mental age. Mr Gostin said that


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