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A WHISTLE STOP excursion on the Sir Nigel Gresley steam train on Saturday was a runa­ way success . V . according to its 360 passen­ gers, mainly from the Clitheroe area. Crowds lined the tracks with lhe overhaul of the


and the engine crew were amazed to face a battery of photographers standing on the railway lines as th ey steam ed back through Henthom at one o’clo ck ' on Sunday morning! “We blew the whistle,


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youngest son of Mrs F. Henderson, of Oakwood Road, Accrington, and the late Mr J. A. Henderson. The ceremony was per­


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THERE’S a new treat in store at the East Lancashire Regiment Museum at Blackburn for anyone in t e r e s t e d in war and Army memorabilia.


red-coloured cloth, fea­ tures four stripes on the arm in silver braid and has silver buttons with the number of the regi­ ment inscribed. Arts and Museums


manager Mr Adrian Lewis said: “It’s a very


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formed by the Rev. N. Maddock, former vicar of Chatbum. Photograph: Audrey


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PLANS for a silage clamp, cow cubicles and a milking parlour at New Laithe, Bolton-by-Bow- land, for Mr J. A. Simp­ son, have been recom­ mended for approval by the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil’s Development Sub­ committee.


tinue with the scheme, despite its lack of impact, and to try and draw it more to public notice.


Michael Jackson said that only fpur. rewards had been paid out in the past few years. It was decided to con­


RIBBLE VALLEY resi­ dents cannot be bothered to claim the £50 rewards offered by the council for helping in the conviction of vandals, members of the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil’s Policy and Resources Committee heard. Chief Executive Mr


among the many items on display is the latest addi­ tion, a Drum Major’s tunic from the East Lan­ cashire Regiment’s 62nd. unit, the Clitheroe Volun­ teer Rifle Corps. The jacket; made of


Taking pride of place


established in 1860 and performed the duties of a modern-day territorial u n it, re c ru i ts being trained in the use of firearms.


the lookout for any infor­ mation or items about the Clitheroe Corps that can be used at the museum. He can be contacted at Blackburn 667130.


tled “Clitheroe in its old coaching and railway days,” by Stephen Clarke, referred frequently to the unit — which became part of the East Lancashire 4th Battalion Regiment in 1889 — stating that it was in demand to lead proces­ sions in the town and appear at social events. Now Mr Lewis is on


in St Mary’s old school, later finding premises at the Puff and Dart pub at Shawbridge, which in 1900 was used as a work­ shop by Messrs. Veevers and Sons. A book from 1897, enti­


were set up throughout the_ country after threats of impending invasion , by France, under Napoleon III. The Clitheroe corps met


Rifle Volunteer units


rare find. It’s the only Clitheroe Rifle Volunteers tunic that I’ve ever seen." The Clitheroe Corps was


WELL-LOVED Enid Blyton characters are being brought to life this week in Clitheroe Parish Hall, when pupils of the Mary Wadding- ton School of Dancing give their show, “The magic faraway tree.” The production has been adapted to a musical


show by Miss Waddington and Audrey Denby using.the three Enid Blyton books “The/en­ chanted wood,” “The magic faraway tree” and “The folk of the faraway tree.” Just over 100 youngsters — together with some


parents — are taking part in the show, which started last night and runs until Saturday. Tickets are available for each night from


Turner’s Shoe Shop, Out of Doors, The Kaydee Bookshop or the parish office, Clitheroe. Proceeds are to be divided between the Enid


Blyton Trust for children — which intends to set up a library for disabled and handicapped youngsters — and Clitheroe Parish Hall altera­ tions fund.


S ir Nigel begun 18 months ago. They were Mr Moore’s nephew, David


Police miss date


THE 2nd Whalley Scout troop were in for a let­ down when they, turned out for a demonstration by the police underwater rescue section. For due to a diary mix-


and they scattered in time,” said Mr Peter Moore, one of five locals who have helped with the engine’s overhaul. The trip, organised by


Clitheroe Parish Church, raised £800, which will be divided equally between church funds and the 2nd Clitheroe (Parish Church) Guides and Brownies,' who organised refresh­ ments on the train. Mr Moore, of Pimlico


up, the police never ar­ rived at Whalley Method­ ist Church, where the Scouts waited expectantly for two hours. A spokesman for the


police said a letter of apol­ ogy would be sent to the Scouts.


train were four other hel­ pers who had assisted


Road, Clitheroe, said that many passengers had asked for another excur­ sion, although it would be next year before one could be arranged. With Mr Moore on the


Members blow the WI trumpet


(13), also of Pimlico Road; Mr Jim Coleman, of Clitheroe, and Joan and Alan Heyes, of Tosside. The train, which stop­


>. praised work done on the train by the A4 Society at Carnforth Steam Town. “The train ran like a dream,” he said.


LICENCE WAIVED


AN application for the waiving of a music, sing­ ing and dancing licence for . the owners of Han­ cocks Farm, West Brad­ ford, was granted at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Finance and General Purposes Sub-Committee. The Chief Executive, •


mittee only faced two or three similar requests each year.


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■ organisation. As an unexpected bonus, it also raised about ' '


A PROMOTIONAL coffee morning held by 10 local 'Women’s Institutes in the Ribble Valley Mayor’s Parlour on Saturday aimed to encourage people to enquire about the opportunities offered by membership of such a wide-ranging national


£50, which will go to fund a variety concert the local WIs are hoping to stage in October.


duce and WI publications stalls. The Mayor and Mayoress-of Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Ber­ nard Thornton;- attended. ■.■


■ ■ Besides refreshments, there were cake and pro­


THE go-ahead for the ex­ tension of a storage build­ ing on land off Manor Road, Whalley, for Calder Oil Burner Services was given at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Com­ mittee. The proposed extension


Mr Michael Jackson, told members that the licence was only used on a few occasions for charity events for St Helen’s Church, Waddington. He added that the com­


Joan helped with the or­ ganising and booking,


ped at Blackburn, Man­ chester and Leeds on its way to York, attracted much attention on its way, one gentleman in shorts on Whalley Cricket Field stopping to salute it as it passed. . Mr Moore, whose wife


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CLITHEROEl 14-year-old dal are forming a | ing.


that Kathy 1 ranked third g age group in t gate Insurant Prix” at Hem stead, organise West Midlands sociation. She beat nint


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with that is a i service and offii you can never ctg telephone,” sail Myra Clegg (Wi;| Pendleton).


committee to th will request detc savings made the transfer oi education admi from Clitheroe crington. “All we have


the county for decision to leave ration tempor Whalley for a express the hopt will become pern Another letter


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will cover 789 sq. ft. No objections have been re­ ceived.


Policy and R Committee, it cided to write shire County which initially moving the adm: to Accrington an dale College. The letter w


THE Ribble Val cil is determine) administratior. Further Educatii firmly in Whallei At a meetinj


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