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Tom (68) enjoys his sewing


lessons P IN s / needles and tacking cotton are not the tools of trade for many men. But for Mr Tom Pem­


his friend, Mr Dennis Porter, started attending the class together. Sadly, Mr Porter died recently, but Tom has continued on his own.


Tom, of Standen Road, is the only mail in a class of about 15 doing creative sewing at Whalley Adult Centre. Last September, he and


berton; of Clitheroe, who is making a mark in the normally female-domi­ nated world of creative sewing, they play an im­ portant part in his leisure time. Sixty-eight-y ear-old


feel very welcome,” he said.


teacher Mrs Ann Moyle, Toni has also made a furry rabbit. When his granddaugh­


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ter, Abigail, is a little older, he plans to give her the kangaroo. Why ’ did he decide to


taken flower arranging classes. “I do it to jilease myself; nothing elaborate, but I like it,” he said. In the rest of his spare time, he enjoys walking and gardening.


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course on sewing, Tom is looking forward to the next set of classes and has plans for a tapestry. In the past, he has also


thinks Pm crackers,” he added. Having completed a


with my hands. I enjoy it, it’s somewhere to go and something to do,” said Tom, who retired three years ago as manager of the furnishing department of the Co-op in Clitheroe. “My wife, Nancy,


take up creative sewing? “I like doing things


been making a large cuddly kangaroo and he is now making a baby one to fit in its pouch. Under the tutorship of


His main project has “The ladies all make me


TOM shows his work to teacher Mrs Ann Moyle.


Four fined for incidents


after match


INCIDENTS outside •Shawbridge Football Ground after the FA Vase quarter-final match between Clitheroe and Atherstone Utd. led to fines totalling £250 being imposed by Clitheroe magistrates on four defendants.


who were" dealt with to­ gether, were ordered to pay £5 costs. Mr Phillip Howard, pro-


(32), of the Nicholas Estate, Baddesley, Ather- stone, was fined £50 for a similar offence, and Nigel John Evans (18), of Long Street, Atherstone, was fined £75 for wilfully ob­ structing PC 'Masterman in the execution of his duty. All three defendants,


(24), of Faraday Avenue Clitheroe, was fined £75 for using threatening be­ haviour likely to cause a breach of the peace. Graham Walter King


Eric James Geldard secuting, said the defen­


dants were among a large crowd of youths waiting outside the ground while Atherstone supporters boarded their coaches. Tempers were very high. Police warned Geldard


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Planning in the


pipeline


THE development of five in­ dustrial units at Albion Mill. Clitheroe, ’is among the latest olans submitted to the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning De­ partment (number 0159). Other, applications include:


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’ handful of dust and stones at a coach. King was shouting and swearing; he struggled and kicked when the police tried to put him into their vehicle.


people who set on a policeman; he tried to re­ lease the officer’s .grip so that King could go free. In court, Geldard said


Evans was one of four


Michael’s unique win sets


village buzzing


THE village of Gisburn was delighted last week with the news that one of its famous sons had created history in the world of horse racing.


who was born and bred in Gisburn stunned the racing world when he sad­ dled the first five horses home in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.


Mr Michael Dickinson,


with his parents three years ago w,hen the stables moved to Dunkes- wick, near Hare wood, Yorkshire, but the family still retains strong links with Gisburn.


Michael left the village


Monica Dickinson, calls every couple of months to buy her meat from the village butcher, Mr Hairy Parker.


Michael’s mother, Mrs


a great day for Gisburn. The Dickinsons were a popular family here.” The Dickinsons called


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Mr Parker said: “It was


on their previous near neighbours Mr and Mrs Alec Hudson, at Pimlico


radio with excitement lis­ tening to the Cheltenham ra c e ,” said Mrs Nan Hudson. “ I don’t think the


House, ju s t before Christmas. “I was nearly inside the


of Sunnymede, said;.“The whole village follows Michael’s progress avidly. His fantastic win has been the main topic of conver­ sation for days.”


record will ev e r be broken.” . Mrs Margaret Hudson,


Duty chemists


TODAY and tomorrow, R. N. and M. Read, Moor Lane, Clitheroe, will be open from 5-30 to 6-30 p.m. Sunday: Boots, Castle Street, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, 5-30 to 6-30 p.m'.


he ’ was very upset be­ cause a young lad had been injured on the field, but he did not throw any­ thing at the coaches. • King said he “lost his


Save our school poster


cool” when someone kicked him. He had never before been in any trou­ ble. Evans claimed that Clitheroe fans had started all the trouble but “the police-picked on us.”


David Parker (22), of West View, Clithefoe was fined £50, with £5 costs, for using threaten­ ing behaviour likely to cause a breach of the peace. Mr Howard said that in


defending, said this was the first time Parker had been in trouble. It greatly distressed, him, but he had been pushed and struck by others. The off­ ence was completely out of character and definitely a “one off.”


the scuffle after the game Parker was seen to strike several blows. He then ran off but was chased and caught. Mr John Houldsworth,


presiding, told Geldard: “You came out deter­ mined to have your re­ venge.” King, he said, had been subjected to provocation. To Evans, Mr Braithwaite said: “We take a dim view of people who act as you did.” At the same court


Mr George Braithwaite,


VISITORS to Downham at the weekend watched in surprise as parents from the threatened vil- lage primary school erected a large “Save our School” poster. The poster, in full view


THERE was a colourful spectacle at Clitheroe Parish Hall on Saturday when 100 pupils of the Sandham Fitchett School of Dancing presented the grand finale to their danc­ ing concert. All the children came


Mrs Frances Robinson is the school caretaker and her husband Walter is a governor. Mrs Valerie Hall (no re­


of the car park area near the bridge, stretches across the end wall of the home of Mr and Mrs Keith Hall, of Main Road, whose son Mark (10) at­ tends the school. Mr Hall’s mother-in-law


mises for our dancing classes for over 15 years, we were only too pleased. It was a delightful way for us to say thank you.” The concert is thought


Keith was thinking about the future when he put up the poster. He has a daughter, Rachel (12) who attends Clitheroe Gram­ mar School, and like many parents he is wondering where his children’s chil­ dren will be having to go to school.”


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CLITHEROE magis­ trates fined John Nuttall (47), of Edisford Road, £30 on each of two sum­ monses for using a van without an excise licence, and £25 for using a van without a test certificate. He was ordered to - pay £71.16 back duty and £10 costs.


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lation) headmistress of the school, which is one of three with Grindleton and Chatburn suggested for amalgamation or closure, said it was an idea earned out on impulse. Said Mrs Hall: “I think


John .Salsbury, said: “This was a splendid effort by many people and we are very pleased.” Dancers performed 28


pupil at Clitheroe Gram­ mar School, performed the solo “Dance of Persia” and the only boy, John Rigby, of Blackpool, per­ formed a tap dance. The minister, the Rev.


Starks and pianist was Mr David Butters, formerly of Whalley. Wendy Holdsworth,


from Clitheroe and Pre­ ston performed the con­ cert and Mrs Cynthia Sharpe, of Goosebutts Lane, Clitheroe, helped to design some of the cos­ tumes. Commere was Mrs A.


to have raised' at least £150 for the £3,000 fund. Pupils of the school


dham said: “Somebody suggested we might put on a concert to help Clitheroe United Re­ formed Church’s heating fund. “After using their pre­


on stage together for the finale of a spectacular evening’s entertainment*. Miss Margaret San­


Group seeks hosts for families from overseas


A SABDEN couple are looking for families in this area who are willing to give foreign vis­ itors a taste of life in Lancashire. Tony and Eileen De-


GISBURN AUCTION MART


FORWARD at Gisburn Auc- * tion Mart on Thursday in the dairy section were 106 accre­ dited newly calved cows and heifers. .


to J. Shuttleworth (£800) and R. Harrison (£720), heifer


Accredited cow prizes went Murray (£670).


made to £800 (average £598), heifers to £720 (£593).


Accredited Friesian cows


were seven animals, BW sprin­ gers making to £610.


Forward in the in-calf section


of the Snowdrop girls who performed a ballet based on a Beatrix Potter stray.


different items, including selections from “Mary Poppins,” “The Wizard of Oz,” Tchaikovosky ballets and Glazunov’s ballet “The Four Seasons.” Our picture shows some


Parking presents fire hazard


A CLITHEROE woman has called for an end to traffic “congestion” at the entrance to her street, because she fears a possible tragedy. Mrs Julie -Calvert, of Clitheroe Police about the congestion and sent copies


Brook Street, is worried f that fire engines could


ficult” in an emergency because of cars parked on both sides of the road. She has written to


Flower Club


WOOD and wicker were used to good advantage by Mrs Allen during a d em o n s tra t io n to Clitheroe Flower Club members. For her dis­ plays she also used spring flowers, alstromeria, peach carnations and white-chrysanthemums.


Miss Joan Wallbank will take “Springtime” as her theme.


At- the next meeting No fee


SCHOOLS in the' Ribble Valley will not in future have to pay for music, singing and dancing li­ cences. This .follows ag­ reement by the Ribble Valley Council’s Finance and General Purposes Sub-Committee to a County Council' request that schools should be put on a’similar footing to vil­ lage .halls.


Cow trapped


. took firemen two hours 'to pull out the animal using ropes.1


scued a cow trapped in a midden at Thirty Acre Farm,; near Clitheroe.. . Two . fire engines were called , to .the scene aiid it


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FIREMEN showed their versatility on Tuesday evening when they re­


ind access “extremely dif­


Times. Mrs Calvert told our re­


to the fire station and the Clitheroe Advertiser and


. Street entrance. The vehi­ cles were mainly those of chip shop and off-licence customers. Mrs Calvert suggests


porter that on most even­ ings cars were parked both sides of the Brook


Clark, of Clitheroe Fire Brigade, said he sup­


double yellow lines or other action “before there is a tragedy.” Station Officer Alan


man ' said it was fra* the local authority to decide whether double yellow lines might be provided.


History on tape


p.m. -in Padiham adult- centre,- Burnley, Road, is aimed at anyone in ­ terested in the area’s his­ tory; It is being organised • by the WEA’s .North-East


cover such topics as weav­ ing and spinning, the war- years'and home life. • The event, starting at 2


Lancashire branches. ; - . . V ■


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RECORDINGS from the Clitheroe-based North West Sound Archive — a social history on tape — will be heard-', at a get- together on Saturday or­ ganised by the Workers’ Educational Association/: The archive recordings.


the fire service could do except refer the matter to the police and council, which had. power to act, he said. . A county police spokes­


ported Mrs Calvert’s letter. It was “common sense” to avoid creating access problems for emergency vehicles. But there was nothing,


. Limousin bulls to £122 (£96.10), heifers to £77 (£61.50).


were 246 accredited calves. Friesian bulls made to £107 (£62.90), heifers to £115 (£62.70), Hereford bulls to £134 (£99), heifers to £80 (£45), Charolais X. bulls to £169 (£130.60), heifers to £123 (£84.20), Angus bulls to £98 (£59.40), heifers to £58 (£34.40),


In the calf section, forward


tmals were forward, making to £21.50 (£19.75). Forward in the fat stock sale were 349 cattle, 631 sheep and


20 pigs. Certified clean cattle: Light


averaged £157 and beef X bull calves £130. In the store pig sale, 33 ani-


Weaned calves: Friesian bulls


whurst, of Pendle Street West, have recently re­ sumed their interest in the Bi'itish Association of the Experiment in Inter­ national Living. Although not a well-


known organisation, it is established in around 50 countries in the world, having been founded in 1932. Mr Dewhurst became


about his language and behaviour and he threw a


View for bed and breakfast (0144)


repair workshop and spares storage building for Rowland Tractors, Flatts Farm (0143). Slaidburn: Alterations and


at Wytha Farm, Stocks Lane, Little Middop (0148). Newton: New access into highway to enable storage of big bale silage at Fober Farm (0153).


Rimington: Advertising sign .'


Surprise cheque


become involved with the Experiment again this year and so far has found eight families in Sabden, Whalley and Clitheroe. Already this year five young Americans have visited the area to dis­ cover what family life is like here. The visit lasts only a


involved in the Experi­ ment 15 years ago, when he was awarded a Thwaites’ .travel scholar­ ship. Since then he has travelled to a number of countries and still corres­ ponds with many of the families he has stayed with over the years. After a break, he has


THERE was a surprise for Mr Stanley Westhead, chairman of the Ribble Valley Hospice Appeal, when he attended a recep­ tion by the Town Mayor of Clitheroe on Monday. • For the Mayor, Coun. John Cowgill, handed him a cheque for £80 which he had been asked to pass on from the licensees of the Parkers Arms, Newton, Mr and Mrs H arry Rhodes. The cash was raised at a social evening in aid of the appeal. Monday’s reception


Bashall Eaves: New vehicle . • '


improvements to existing farm­ house at Standridge Farm (0145)


version into a house of the agriculturally redundant Coach. House Barn — adjacent to 21 Main Street (0150). Change of use of redundant agricultural barn and’ buildings into one house at Bridge Bam, adjacent to 1 Gisburn Road (0141). Grindleton: Use of 8 Pendle


ing buildings and erection of houses with associated car parking, roads and landscaping at Lower Woodcock Farm, York Lane (0142). Detached bungalow and garage on land adjacent. to Keepers Cottage, Old Langho (0156). Bolton-by-Bowland: Con­


Clithcroe: Four houses and de­ tached garages on land off Car­ digan Avenue (0158). Conver­ sion of shippon to a bungalow and garage at Edisford Bridge Farm (0157). Private garage on the site of the former one at 1 Buceleueh Avenue (0139). Langho: Demolition of exist­


gave the Mayor an oppor­ tunity to express his thanks to many local people in voluntary and other organisations- for the part they play in the town’s affairs.


Graveyard


certified cattle: Young bulls made to 122.2p (110.4p), light steers to 105.2p (102.5p), medium to 97.8p (90.9p), light heifers to 94.8p (88. Ip), medium to 99.2p (86.3p), heavy to 92.2p (87p) and fat cows to 87.2p (71.6p). In the sheep section, light


159p (150.2p), heavy to 159.5p (152.4p), overweight to 131p (122.5p), uncertified hoggs to £38.60 (£24.30), fat ewes to £42 (£25.40) and fat rams to £35.60 (£29.45). Pigs: Porkers made to 65p (64.2p), baconers to 66p (63.4p) . and fat sows to £110 (£80).


hoggs made to 190p (177. Ip), standard to 203p. (184.2p), medium to 203p (191.3p), and heavy to 181.5p (173.8p). Light shearlings made to


steers made to 116.2p (103.8p), medium tolll.8p(98.7p), heavy to 98.8p (94.5p), light heifers to 112,2p (99.Ip), medium to 110.8p (99.8p),' heavy to 99.2p (91.4p). Uncertified and previously


terested families to con­ tact him, so that a local register can be drawn up and hopes to find at least 20. If he receives enough replies, a meeting will be organised for details of the Experiment program­ me to be discussed.


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predominantly Americans, in the 17 to 45 age group, although the majority are students. Many come to this country to spend some time at college and the Experiment idea gives them a source of contact while in a s t ra n g e country. Said Mr Dewhurst: “It really opens your e-yes to


week and the families in­ volved are not encouraged to lay on special trips of events for their guests. The Experimenters, as they are known, come for an educational trip, not a holiday. The foreign visitors are


A PLAN to extend the existing graveyard at Salem Chapel, Martin Top, Rimington, has been granted by the Ribble Valley Council’s Develop­ ment Sub-Committee. The scheme also includes a car parking area and new stone boundary walls which much be completed before the graveyard ex*- tension.


Irish night


vided by a • group called “Tobacco” and the even­ ing was rounded off with a traditional Irish stew supper.


TEAMS


Clitheroe RUFC 1st XV (v Amblcside 1st, a): Emmott,


Icsidc 2nd, h): D. Fielding, Hargreaves, I. Fielding, San­ derson, Holmes, Blanchfiower, Tattersall, Haworth, Slinger, Baron, Duxbury, Lomax, Newton, Corbett, Byrne. Res: Williamson, Evans.


Taberner, Greatorex, Hyde, Torbett, Dempsey, Duxbury, Dubowski, Dinsdale, Sweeney, Ramsey, Holden, Greatorex, Mercer, Nichols. Clitheroc 2nd XV (v Amb-


MEMBERS of Clitheroe’s Irish community joined in the St Patrick’s Day celebration at - Low Moor Club. Entertainment was pro­


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