Clitheroe Advertiser, and Times, February 26th, 19S1 9


Seeking to bep Queen of


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QUEENS from Chatburn: and District, Clitheroe' and Waddington branches of the Royal British Legion will be among those seeking the East Lancashire title tomorrow evening. Miss Susan Hargreaves ]


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(21), of Ribble Avenue, Grindleton, will represent Chatburn and District; Mrs'Janet Livesey (23), of I Mayfield Avenue, will represent- Clitheroe and Miss Christine Taylor j (18), of Waddow Grove', will re p re s e n t Wadr | dington. Judging will take place I


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at’ a social function being held jointly by the East Lancashire County branch of the Legion, and the | Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Air Force Families’ Associa- I tion in Calderstones’ bal-| lroom, Whalley. The winner will qualify | for the area final.


GISBURN AUCTION MART


THERE were 70 accredited newly-calved cows and heifers forward in the dairy section at Gisburn Auction Mart on Thursday. Accredited cow prizes went


to H. Southwell (£675) and J. Lambert (£630). Heifer prizes went -to T. Duckworth (£550) and R. Drinkall (£580). Friesian cows made to £675


(average £480) and heifers to £580 (£473). There were eight accredited


in-calf cattle forward in the in- calf section. BW springers made to £450 and BW March calvers to £508. In the store section, 13 cattle


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THE benevolent fund of Chatburn and District branch of the Royal Brit­ ish Legion will benefit by £83 as the result of a social evening held at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton, on Monday. About 100 people at­


THE curtain goes up to­ night on Chatburn Play­ ing Fields’ Committee pantomime “Humpty Dumpty” in the village hall. The cast of more than


40 has been rehearsing since November. S a tu rd ay , with a


tended, Mr J. P. Read was MC and the donors of prizes were thanked by branch chairman Mr J. W. Wilson.


V i l la g e n ew s Pendleton


thanked by Mrs Holden. There was a lively dis­


matinee,- is a complete sell-out, but there are still a few seats for to­ night and tomorrow. Tickets are available at Fred Burgess’s butchers


in the village.


were forward. Charolais X bul­ locks made to £325 and BW bullocks to £298. There were 240 accredited


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VISION DED IN


A L E S TH E


Councillor’s way to rid streets


animals forward in the calf sec­ tion. Friesian bulls made to £100 (£53), heifers to £73 (£31), Hereford X bulls to £86 (£52), h e i fe rs to £94 (£37.80), Charolais X bulls to £154 (£107), heifers to £91 (£47), Angus bulls to £48 (£32) heifers


to £47 (£31). At the sale of in-pig gilts,


W£31 (£24.78). . ■’ Forward in the fatstock sec­ tion were 295 cattle, 653 sheep and 10 pigs. Certified clean cattle: Light


sows and store pigs, 70 animals were forward. Store pigs made


of roaming dogs


THE responsibility for dogs being allowed to roam the streets should be laid fairly and squarely on the shoulders of their owners, Coun. Peter Nuttall (Clitheroe) told a meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Public Works and Health Committee. He proposed that by­


certified cattle: Young bulls made to 103p (91. Ip), light steers to 81p (80.7p), medium to 87.5p (84.Ip), light heifers to. 82.2p (78p), medium to 82.2p (77.1p), heavy to 86p (76.5p. Fat cows made'Yb 79.8p (66.4p) and bulls to 77p (71.4p). Sheep: Light hoggs made to


steers made to 98p (90.7p), medium to lOOp (89.9p) and heavy averaged 85p. Light heifers made to 102.5p (87.2p), medium to 103p (87.97p), heavy to 94p (88.65p). Uncertified and previously


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laws be introduced to make it an offence for dogs to roam without lead on certain nominated streets. Deputy Chief Environ­


ment Health Officer Mr Richard Isherwood agreed to prepare a full report detailing the cost and feasibility of introducing


'doing enough to control the ever-increasing prob­ lem of roaming dogs,”


such a scheme. “The owners :are not


171.5p (148.4p), standard to 168p (161.8p), medium to 169.5p (157.4p), heavy to 153p (147.4p). Shearlings averaged llOp, uncertified hoggs made to £36 (£24.25) and fat ewes to £35 (£23.38). Pigs: Porkers averaged 65p,


cutters 64p, baconers 61p. Fat sows made to £94 (£80.50).


Technical offence


FOR driving a car with-1 out a te s t certificate Ronald Hamilton (39), of | Shays Drive, Clitheroe, was fined £10 by the I town’s magistrates. He was ordered to pay £25 | costs. He was found guilty on


what the chairman, Mr David Yorke, described as | a technicality.


Conviction quashed


BILLINGTON man Denis Lynden Bergman has had a conviction for the fraudulent use of an excise licence quashed fol­ lowing an appeal to Pre­ ston Crown Court. Berg­


man, of Longworth Road, was fined £15 and ordered to pay £25 costs by Clitheroe magistrates.


Adopted


THE Ribble Valley Coun­ cil’s Public Works and Health Committee has formally agreed to adopt all roads and the majority of footpaths on the River­ side estate, Low Moor, and the Kirkfields estate, Chipping, as maintainable at public expense.


said Coun. Nuttall. “They are a danger


from both traffic and health points of view and you only have to walk round the s tre e ts of Clitheroe to see the evi-


proposed certain areas where dogs should not be allowed with leads and I believe their suggestions should be taken up as soon as possible.” Coun. Nuttall’s proposal


dence. “The Town Council has


and All Saints’ Church; Whalley, the Rev. G. Parker, spoke to Pendle­ ton WI on “Mozart.” He gave a resume of the com­ poser’s life and works, from his first perform­ ances of his own composi­ tions at the age of seven to his premature death at 36.


Mozart’s music The curate of St Mary


with slides and music and vote of thanks was


The talk was illustrated


proposed by Mrs M. Taylor. President Mrs M. Ire­


cussion on a questionnaire about modern family life. Mrs M. C. Dyson is to be delegate to the LFWI council meeting in Bolton. Arrangements were


made for next month’s visit by Bolton-by-Bow- land WI and tickets for “Gigi” were distributed. The competition for the


• Needham. Slaidburn


land thanked all who helped with refreshments at the children’s party and new members’ meeting held in the village hall. Members were asked to comment on a question­ naire on family matters sent by the ACWW. County events include a visit to Stonyhurst on April 1st, Polycell art­ work at Lathom, a man­ nequin parade at Holy Trinity Church, Black­ pool, and a visit to Alston Hall in April. There is to be a “knit-


prettiest perfume bottle was won by Mrs Pye, Mrs Benson and Mrs


ley church’s missionary weekend activities ar­ ranged by secretaries Alan Bowles and Gillian Vines. Admission is free. There is a coffee morning and missionary exhibition in the hall on Saturday.


Gisburn


YFC visited Paul and Whites’ animal food mill. After looking round,, they had a film show and supper. Ian Coates prop­ osed thanks. On Monday evening the


Fancy dress Gisburn and -District


insurance were revealed to Slaidburn YFC by vil­ lager Mr A. Powell. He was thanked by chairman


insurance The complexities of life


Neville Harrison. The club, accompanied


by advisory members, last week visited Pauls and Whites Mill, Preston. After a film, they were shown how animal food is produced. ■ In charge' were general


was seconded by Coun. Rod Bradley (Wilpshire), but the committee voted in favour of awaiting a report from Mr Isherwood after it was stated that such a by-law, under the Road Traffic Act and sub­ ject to County Council ap­ proval, would cost money to implement locally. - -Members also voted to


in” for Arthritis and Rheumatism Research in April, preceded by a jumble sale at Clitheroe Parish Hall on March 21st. Mrs E. Owen volun­


Council staffing review


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said. The staffing review


which led to the cuts was carried out recently by the management team and Nalgo representatives in response to the economic situation and the concent­ ration of the offices on one site from last May. The recommendations


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annual fancy dress and disco was held at Gisburn


James Falshaw (Maggie’s water problem), Jonathan Green (Worzel Gum- midge), Mark Hanson (Barlick Road Runner). O rig in a l — Linda


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were unanimously ap proved by the Personnel Committee, which was given special powers to introduce any staffing re­ ductions as quickly as possible. Apart from Mr Ruffley


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manager Mr Frankland, Mr K. Hough and Mr R. Rushworth. Thanks for the tour and supper were proposed by Mark Blakey, seconded by Neville- Har­ rison.


Whalley


teered to be delegate to the council meeting at Bolton on March 3rd and tickets were sold for the group meeting on April 29th, when Pendleton are the hostesses. A covered coathanger


support the recommenda­ tion of a Government working party to increase the annual dog licence fee — currently 37'/2p — to £5 at an early date, although Coun. Mrs Mary Bridge (Clithero.e) felt it would only lead to more stray dogs on the streets. Coun. B e r t Jo n e s


was the subject of the competition, won by Mrs R. York and Mrs P. Nutter. The stall made £9.47 and tea hostesses were Mrs Owen, Mrs B. Collinge and Mrs S. Little.


Sawley


Children Sawley WI president


(Clitheroe) suggested that the licence fee should only be increased to a level which would make local authority dog wardens “self-financing.”


Mrs Wright welcomed Miss M. Bairstow, who spoke about her work with physically handicap­ ped and delicate children and showed slides of their varied activities. She was


It’s a haven for mums


Grimes’ illustrated talk to Whalley WI - was “Tale of a journey,” about a cara­ van tour of Iceland. There was only one


Iceland The title of Mr Allan


road round the coast, almost all of it being rough and stoney. The terrain was mostly very


barren with few trees and little grass, though on the southern side there was spectacular scenery and magnificent waterfalls. He was thanked by Mrs


Hanson (telephone kiosk red or yellow), Robert Falshaw (All change-coin­ age), Helen Falshaw (Breakfast TV). Couples — Alison and


Helen Lund (Securicor), Helen Ashworth and Sarah Gorst (Aunt Sally and Worzel Gummidge), James Taylor and John Thistlethwaite (Charles


security for everyone else, unless there is a further change in the council’s duties or respon­ s ib i l i t i e s ,” said M Jackson. He admitted that the


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council had been very for tunate in having the ful lest co-operation of Nalgo in the review. Morale among the coun­


and Diana). The cup for the best


Downham


Taking cuttings A talk on gardening


was given to Downham WI at its meeting in the Village Hall by Mr E. Sedgwick, of Rimington. He b ro u g h t many


cils employees had not been affected, he main


fancy dress went to Helen ■ tained, because the cut- Ashworth Au„, S „l,. [


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plants and demonstrated how to take cuttings, which he later gave away to members. Mrs P. Bailey proposed thanks. P re s id e n t Mrs E.


A., Postlethwaite. President Mrs M. Day


welcomed new member Miss Lilly Jones, of Bil- lington, and a visitor. T ran sp o r t a r ran g e ­


Parker extended birthday greetings to Mrs Bailey, Mrs Cunliffe, Mrs B. Lund, Mrs F. Robinson and Mrs K. Seed. At the birthday


ments were made for the visit to Oswaldtwistle to see “Princess Ida” and to Blackpool to the ballet on March 6th. The group meeting is at Hurst Green on March 11th. Names of nominations


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on March 19th, there will be a Jacob’s join supper followed by a- whist and domino drive. Visits to the Tatham


to the National Executive Committee were an­ nounced. It was decided to hold a competition for an arrangement of spring flowers a t the next meeting. Hostesses were Mrs M.


Brigg, Mrs V. Garner, Mrs F. Jolly and Mrs Postlethwaite.


Abbey drive At Whalley Abbey


Senior Citizens’ whist and domino drive, Miss Wol- stenholme, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Hindle and Mr Whitaker were the win­ ners at dominoes. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


Fells branch on June 9th, to Stonyhurst College on April 1st and the Edin­ burgh Tattoo in August were arranged and 20 members were invited to a meeting at Bashall Eaves on April 30th, when ' the Rev Edward Wynne will, be th e speaker. Thanks for flowers and


visits during illness were read from Miss Rawlinson


and Mrs V. Eccles. It was agreed that this


year’s charity effort would be for disabled people and would be a bottle tombo­ la, for which bottles were requested. Mrs A. Jones was the


Jolly, Miss Hudson. Gents — Mrs Metcalfe and Mrs Kelly (joint).


Mission work


s to re in Manchester caught fire in 1979, the Methodist Central Hall next door became' an em erg en cy c a su a l ty


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winner of the Eunice Hook Competition Cup for the most marks gained in the monthly competition. She received a bowl of- spring daffodils. Mr Sedgwick_ judged


the competition' for an edible Valentine, which was won by Mrs G. Cap- stick with her “broken hearts” entry. Second was Mrs V. Eccles and third Mrs E. Barker. Mrs E. Scott won the raffle. Mrs Bailey and Mrs


MOTHERS with young children who would like to escape from, the household routine for a few hours each week


any • mother - with pre­ school children.


would be very .welcome at a Clitheroe: mother ' and toddler, group.


' WThe, group meets on ednesday afternoons


at -Trinity 'Community Centre between 2 and S-


30 p.m. and is-open to.


Mrs.-Linda Dixon, of Sa lth i ll Road, said:


One regular atteiuler,.


“Time must >:beK lots of mums who feel tied to the house and would like ■


-to get ■ out and meet 'others in the.same posi-


tion. ; , ■ : -v - “W ei p a r t ic u la r ly : chose Wednesday when,-j- ;-


there is little to do in the ' town because the shops


are closed." i About a dozen women


attend the group at the moment, but they-.would like to: encourage a lot more to go along. < , .


- The‘ mums can cliat 'over coffee and there is a separate room-for the older children to play —


as noisily as they like — ivitli the larger toys. >


wanted toys — large or small — they could help by donating them to the group, which is in need of both toys and books.


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and their children, are pictured at last tveek’s toddler group.


Some of the mums


snippets told by the Rev. j John Banks, superinten­ dent of the Manchester ' and Salford. Methodist Mission, who visits Wahl- ley Methodist Church to­ morrow night at 8 p;m. He will talk, about the


support to rescued and re- scuers alike., This is one of the many


the WI show schedule. For depot


variety of work underta­ ken by the mission and is bringing with' him the : Melody Belles, a group of girl singers from the Man- Chester churches. ” It is part of the Whal- 1


THE provision of steam I cleaning facilities at the Kirkmoor Road refuse depot, Clitheroe, at a cost I of £8,439, has been given the go-ahead, by the Ribble Valley Council’s Public Works, and Health'-| Committee. Borough Engineer Mr


Dennis Black said that the cost included improve­ ments to the depot yard.


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