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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (ulassijied) PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSURES


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THE campaign against closure of Ribble Valley primary schools this week


hotted up with a claim that most county councillors could not even be bothered to visit those under threat. But a c c o rd in g to


County Education Commit­ tee chairman, Coun. Mrs Josephine Farrington, members w i l l have enough information on which to reach a decision.


Disappointment that ROWFORD


only a handful of council­ lors had gone to the schools to see for them­ selves, was expressed by the Rev. David Wood- house, R e c to r o f St James’ s Church, Clitheroe, who is con­ venor of the working party formed by the Ribble Valley Church Schools’ Association.


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cillors make up their minds about schools which are a vital part of the community, and which they did not know at all? he told our reporter. The group next meets


on Monday evening at St Mary’ s Church Hall, Clitheroe, and Mr Wood-


house is hoping for a large attendance of interested persons or groups from any Ribble Valley school. “We intend to fight to


keep at least one school open in any village,” he said.


Mr Woodhouse could


not accept a comment by Coun. Mrs Farrington that the axe would have to fall on surplus places. “She has not yet seen


our ideas for the future of these schools, which in­ clude alternative uses such as adult further edu­ cation, nursery schools and remedial centres,” he said. When Mr. Woodhouse’s


comments were put to Coun. Mrs Farrington, she contended that mem­ bers of the Education Committee would, have enough information at their fingertips to help them reach a decision. “My message to the


people of the Ribble Valley is that we would like to be able to take decisions about closures in the light of the education­ al and social wellbeing of the area,” she said. “ But Lancashire has


tried to protect primary school staff and has been penalised by the Govern­ ment to lose well over


£2m. this year for over­ spending in that sector.” Coun. Mrs Farrington


pointed out that Lanca­ shire had to lose 16,000 of its 40,000 surplus places and 626 of these, statisti­ cally, were in the Ribble Valley. “One of the greatest


difficulties facing us at the moment is that we are dealing with MPs who, in principle, support the spending cuts, and then furiously fight for indi­ vidual threatened schools in their constituencies,” she said.


“Another problem is


that, unlike many other counties, Lancashire has a large number of denomi­ national schools, and pa­ rents should be able to exercise their right of choice of schools for their children. No allowance has been made for this by the Government.”


is due to be discussed by the Education Sub-Com­ mittee on August 30th. Six schools have been


The question of closures


named for possible closure — Wiswell-Barrow, St John’s (Hurst Green), Bal- dcrstone, and one or two from the villages of Chat- burn, Downham and Gnndleton.


POOL is popular among the boys. Taking aim are Nick Root (left) and Joe Lambert. In the centre from the left are Elliott Taylforth, Bart Vaughan


and Phil Vaughan. Whalley


were entertained by an illustrated talk from Mr


Nigerian trip Whalley WI members


M. Todd and Miss J. Jen- kinson on their scholar­


ship trip to Nigeria, awarded by the NFU. They said that in spite of things being very primi­ tive, with open sewers in the streets and arrange­ ments rather haphazard, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Mrs D. Henney expre­


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presided. A food exhibition by the


NFU in Preston Guild Hall on September 8th was announced and the questionnaire for the promotion drive was dis­ cussed at length. There will be a 20p increase in subscriptions for the


coming year. Hostesses were Mrs E.


Clarke, Mrs E. Kenyon, Mrs K. Robinson and Mrs A. Taylor. The next meeting will


raffle winner was Mrs D. Bass. Whist: Ladies — Christopher Platt, Leslie Platt. Gents — Mrs M. Procter, Mrs R. Hodgson. Dominoes: Mrs N. Har- eaves, Mrs I. Cottam, rs M. Lambert, Mrs D.


At Monday’s meeting, £ Bass. Downham


Starstruck Downham WI members


were starstruck after hearing astrologist Miss J. Pilkington talk about the stars and universe and how they affect charac­ teristics of human beings. President Mrs Capstick


Slaidburn


Musical service Preacher at Slaidburn


Methodist Sunday School anniversary on Sunday


was the Rev. Timothy Bradshaw, minister-in- charge. He was assisted in a demonstration by his wife, who also played the guitar and taught a new


song. Teenagers and children


took up the offertory,. David Simpson in the af­ ternoon and Rachel Raw and Esther Parsons in the


evening.


extended birthday greet­ ings to Miss M. Barton,


Mrs L am b e r t , Mrs Watson, Mrs Parker, Mrs Singleton, Mrs Taylor and Miss Hudson. She also announced that


mond W in ck le y , o f Clitheroe, who was joined in the last hymn of the evening, “The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,” by Mr J. Roberts, of Bar- noldswick, on the clarinet.


Organist was Mr Ray­


the recent knit-in for the Rheumatism and Arthritis Council had raised £74.50. Letters of thanks were


be on August 17th when there will be a demonstra­ tion on Danish pastries.


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read from Greenmount WI, who were invited guests recently, and from the firm of Cosgrove’s, which Downham members


had visited. The county letter gave details of a whist and


domino drive to be held on November 7th at


Barton and visits on Sep­ tember 14th and 21st to Emmerdale Farm coun­ try, with a stop at Skip- ton and a meal at Harry Ramsden’s fish and chip restaurant at Guiseley. Secretary Mrs Taylor is


taking names. Subscriptions for next


year are to be raised to £3.75. It was proposed by Mrs A. Croft, seconded by Miss Barton, that the bursary for a visit to Denman College should be increased to £50. The competition for the


most unusual spoon was won by Mrs Altham, Mrs L am b e r t and Miss Barton. Supper hostesses were Mrs Mercer, Mrs E. Chard and Mrs B. D.


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Riding successes Fourteen members of


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Clitlieroe Adveriiser and Times, July 28th, 1983 A g r e a t t im e a t s p H ^ M B i i l


THE summer holidays weekly funbus from Clitheroe to the Longndge Sports Centre has once again been packing ’em in.


There’s no shortage of things to do at^the centre as these Ribblelie Valley youngsters found out.


‘ " They were soon joining in at a host of


games including racketbafi, football, netball and gymnastics.


The bus is ran by the Ribble Valley


Council with guarantees from Clitheroe and Longridge town councils and will operate next Tuesday and on August 9th and 16th. The scheme has gained in popularity


since it was introduced four years ago and the Ribble Valley Council says it receives letters each week from happy youngsters who have thoroughly enjoyed their after­ noon out.


GAME, set and match! These four Clitheroe lads (from the left) Sean Ellis, Warren Marsh, and brothers Andrew and Paul McLaughlin, tried


their skills at indoor tennis.


Pendle Club


WINNERS at the weekly b r id g e se s si o n at Clitheroe Pendle Club were: Mrs P. Adey and Mr J. Harrison, Mrs R. Pye and Mrs S. Cow- perthwaite. At the monthly session,


winners were: Mrs L. Barker and Mrs J.


Haworth, Mrs M. Thorne and Mrs W. Russell, Mrs M. Holgate and Mrs B. Hanson. The raffle was won by:


Mr J. Tattersall, Mr A. Leonard, Mrs M. Man­ sfield, Mrs E. Bush, Mrs M. Stone, Mrs R. Pye, Mrs I. Oxford, Mrs K. Gudgeon and Mrs W. Russell.


Clitheroe


Advertiser and Times


THE staff of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times go to a great deal of trouble to ensure that news items are accurate, fair and balanced. Over the years the


paper has built up an enviable reputation as a reliable and trusted


friend of the com­ munity. If ever you feel


that any item in our paper has not main­ tained this high stan­ dard, please write to the editor at 3 King Street, Clitheroe. We take pride in


all three sections of the test to be successful. These are theory, includ­ ing knowledge of the highway code, a field test where candidates ride a test on a simulated road and finally a test on the


road. Successful candidates


were Fiona Slater, Rebec­


ca Oakley, Clare and Anna Punshon, Lynne West, Helen Ryan, Jackie Marsden, Kate Inglis, Judith Rowe, Angela Wil- cock, Louise Platt, Anne and Catherine Riding and Ann Hall. Adults were Mrs Inglis, Mrs Paul, Mrs Muter and Mrs Porter. Examiner Jane Blezard,


OWZAT! Andrew Hayhurst (left) and brother Paul, of Smithy Row, Hurst Green, try cricket pads for size before enjoying indoor practice.


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SABDEN youngster Matthew Aspin (11), of Grimshaw Terrace, receives a little help from his friends to reach the rings.


TAKING a break from netball are, (clockwise from the bottom) Lindsay Regan, Jennifer Leckey, Joanne Regan, Jane Scholes, Sharon Price, Geraldine Leckey and Susan Pickering.


Stalwart


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A FOUNDER member of the Royal British Legion in Clitheroe, Mr James Musgrove, has died, aged 82.


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Mr Musgrove, of Bol- land Close, had been as­


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who has trained with the British Horse Society, was pleased with the 100 per cent pass rate and the high standard achieved by members. She felt the club’s training had been excellent. The pony club now has


years 'and was made a l i f e -membe r of


Clitheroe branch for his the


services. He served throughout


55 members, of which 39 have obtained the Riding and Road Safety certifi­ cate.


Gisburn


Festival aid A coffee evening to


raise funds of Gisburn Church flower festival is being held tomorrow night at Gisburne Park, the home of Mr and Mrs C. Hindley. There will be a cake stall and tombola and transport is being provided from Park Road at 7 p.m. The festival, at St


Mary’s Church, starts on August 19th and lasts over the weekend.


Chatburn


Gospel group Family service was con­


ducted at Christ Church, Chatburn, by the Rev. J. S. Goldie, of Cliviger, in the absence on holiday of the Vicar. A Gospel group from Manchester sang and accompanied several pieces. . Mr Goldie took as his subject “The power of the tongue.” The lesson was read and prayers led by Miss Carol Walker. Or­ ganist was Mrs D. M.


THESE children were not scared of heights. They managed to wave to our photographer . . . despite being 10ft. off the ground!


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service tomorrow at the Rockdale Chapel of Rest, Clitheroe, prior to crema­ tion at Accrington.


Charities helped


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ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Kicron Taylforth, of Bilsberry Cottages, Hurst Green, shows his acrobatic skills, watched by friends.


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