Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Vy 22331 (Classified)
Huge crowds enjoy town’s Day of Dance
A “PLUG” on BBC television brought hun dreds of extra visitors to Clitheroe on Saturday for the 100 years of Moms dancing celebra tions.
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Rail line action group
railways might help con centrate their minds at a crucial time. • The main purpose of
the meeting was to out line the procedure for ob jecting to the Settle-Car- lisle line closure, following the move by British Rail to reissue closure notices. These; specifically men
over the country joined the Clitheroe Morris Men in a parade from. Lower: .gate to the Castle band stand and Mr Ashley Whalley, secretary of Clitheroe Morris Men, which organised the Day of Dance, described the public response as over whelming. He said:. “There, must
Twelve teams from all
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Stalwart of WI movement
tute movement, Mrs Margaret Brennan, of Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, has died aged 65. She had at
TIRELESS worker for the Women’s Insti
Worked at lospital
46 years MAN who worked at
. ust a few days after his 80th birthday. Mr Price was bom at
Brockhall Hospital for 46 years, Mr Edward Price, las died at his home in balder Place, Billington,
have been 800 people at Castle Gate ^nd several thousand more at the bandstand. It was incred ible:" The spectators were
tion Clitheroe as one of the stations affected and might result in its perma nent closure instead of — as many people hoped fol lowing the introduction of Dales Rail and one off ex cursions — lead eventual ly to a full, proper rail service to the town. ■ At the close of the
Clitheroe Auction Mart
treated to regional dances and the Clitheroe group performed the traditional Clitheroe Dance. ' A brewery donated 90 gallons of beer to help the scores of dancers on their way during a tour of the town’s hostelries earlier in the day. Attractions at the Swan
meeting a number, of people keen to set up an Action Group left their names and addresses and anyone else keen to help is asked to contact Mr Peter Horton, of 31 Har- c'ourt Road, Lancaster, LA12NZ.
'Church council : chairman
MINISTER of Clitheroe’s United Reformed Church, Rev. John Salsbury, has been appointed chairman of the Ribble Valley
. for Boys, was appointed secretary. A welcome to the latest meeting was ex tended to Rev. Hugh Clark of Gisbum.
Council of Churches. Mr Gerald Hood, former headmaster of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
: Look at ;• canteen
THE Ribble Valley Coun cil wants the future of the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School canteen in Water loo Road to be cleared, up by the Lancashire County Council. tThe buildings are pre
[e for >s of
sently sub-standard and it is hoped to develop the site for industry in the
ffiture. Planning and Technical
THERE were 31 calves and 231 sheep and lambs forward at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Tuesday. Friesian bull calves made to £124, Limousin bull calves to £121, heifers to £112, Hereford heifer calves to £72. Half-bred ewes with twin
and Royal Hotel court yard included a Punch and Judy show, and there were demonstrations of fire eating, juggling ■ and clog making. In the evening, tradi
tional folk concerts were given at the Dog and Par tridge by the Moorland Folk Group and at the Cross Keys by the band “Tobacco”. On Sunday, the action
lambs made to £25.20, with single lambs to £31.50, homed ewes with lambs to £22.50, half-bred hoggs with twin lambs to £38. On Monday, light steers
IT was action all the way when Clitheroe Ladies’ Speaker’s Club held their last meeting of the cur rent term. The group, which does
not now meet until Sep tember 4th, .held a variety of competitions and games at Clitheroe’s New Inn. Supper followed and
Grove Cottage Cafe, Gis bum, and was brought up in the village. He moved to Billington
times been secretary, tre-' asurer and president of Rimington WI and was a member of the Lancashire Federation County execu tive.. But what’ many people
various
did not know about her was that at the age of 22 she was struck down by polio and spent a year in hospital. She was left with a severe permanent handicap, but such was her nature th a t few people ever learned of these. She became a WI
in the late 1920s and worked on the; Brockhall Farm for 20 years and in the boiler house for 22. He also did part-time
new president Mrs Penny Ogden was handed the chain of office by her pre decessor Mrs Sally Black burn .
Mr Williamson
made to 112p per live kilo (av erage 102.9p), medium to 106.2p (97.7p). Light heifers to 110.2p (105.6p), medium to 104p (98.3p), heavy to 106.2p (101.2p). Cows made to 79.6p (69.8p),
calf bulls to 124p (113.4p). Light lambs averaged 186p,
s ta n d a rd made to 172p (166.8p), medium to 171p (162.4p ) , heavy to 155p (152.2p). Medium hoggs made to
switched to Downham with dancing outside the Assheton Anns. A clog hurling contest
(£T28.60).
Dies on way home from Scotland
105.5p (102.7p), heavy aver aged 89p. Ewes made to £35
A KEEN C l ith e ro e sportsman who had been to Scotland to watch the football international against England collapsed and died on his way home. After the game, Mr
was rained off and a tug- of-war had to be aban doned because no rope could be found that did not break under the strain of several 18-stone Hamp shire men. Several of the Clitheroe
Morris Men’s promotional banners, valued at £700, went missing during the festivities. “We think they may
Paddle boosts Scouts’ funds
CLITHEROE Scout and Guide Canoe Club re ceived a £400 boost over the weekend thanks to 127-mile paddle by in structors Lee Ruane and Bryan Lowe. Lee (24) and Bryan
work at the hospital and, until recently, for other firms in the area. Mr Price, who enjoyed
gardening and country pursuits, was a popular figure. He leaves a wife, Leah,
member at Downham in 1954 when she and her family moved from Clitheroe to West Brad ford. The family subse quently moved to Suffolk, where she continued with the WI and later returned to Rimington where she served the village in vari ous capacities. For some years Mrs
children Frank, Gordon, Eddie, Barbara and Pat and a sister, Annie, in Australia. A funeral service at St
Gisburn Mart
prices
Brennan taught dress making at evening classes at Slaidbum and Bashall Eaves.
L eo n a rd ’s Church, Langho, on Tuesday, was followed by cremation at Accrington.
Weight
Thomas Williamson (61), of West View, Clitheroe, spent the weekend in his native Motherwell, with relatives and family. On his way home on
(23), were sponsored in the Trans-Pennine Canal Race from Leeds to Liverpool and completed the course in 26 hours 15 minutes. There were about 200
restriction sought
Monday he booked a taxi at Preston but was taken ill when it reached Sam- lesbury. He was taken to hospi
tal at Preston by ambu lance. When Mr Williamson
have been borrowed by children. Anyone coming across them should return them to the New Inn, Parson Lane,” Mr Whal- ley said.
Keep hospital open plea
THE Springfield Hospital Blackburn, should be kept open until adequate ac commodation for geriatric cases can be provided at Queen’s Park Hospital. That is the view of the
Officer Mr Philip Bailey is to report back to the De velopment Sub-committee a f te r discussing the matter with County.
. Extension to : farm cottage
A PROPOSAL to extend an old farm cottage at Bolton- by - Bowland into an adjoining barn has. been given the go-ahead. The application, in princi ple, was approved by the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Com mittee provided both buildings are used to gether as a single family dwelling.
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|p.m. iY
JAY JAYS KDAYS p.m.
Not policy
A PROPOSAL to build a bungalow on land on York Lane, Langho, has not won council approval be cause it is contrary to green belt policy. iThe Ribble Valley
IMV. V1 BROOKS —
Alan Henry Brooks was married at All Saints’ Church, Newton-le-Wil- lows, to Miss Carol Hen derson, of Milton Avenue, Newton-le-Willows. The bridegroom is the
HENDERSON Grindleton man Mr
Ribble Valley Council’s Public Works and Health Committee after being asked about the future of the hospitals by the NW Regional Health Au
thority. A report stated that
should be kept open for several years if necessary, until work at. Queen’s Park is completed.
The committee felt it '
Farm workshop out of favour
A MOVE to erect a work shop for
the.repair and maintenance of agricultur al machinery at the Poul try Farm, Bashall Eaves, has been given the thumbs down by Ribble Valley Council’s Develop ment Sub-Committee. Planning and technical
Council’s Development Sub-Committee turned down the application for planning permission be cause it . was felt it would lead to the gradual ero sion of open land between Langho and York villages.
-Silage clamp
a: PROPOSAL by the North West Water Au thority to erect a new silage clamp and agricul tural building at Saddle End Farm, Chipping, has been . approved by the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Com mittee.
jfor farm worker CHURCH,
ANE, )N TON 385956
AN outline planning appli cation for a farm worker’s house and garage on land adjacent to the council houses at Holden, Bolton- by-Bowland, has, been.ap proved-by the Ribble Valley Council’s Develop ment Sub-Committee..
Chemists’ rota
TpDAY and tomorrow, Selles, Church Street,
Clitheroe, until 6-30 p.m. Sunday: Heyes’ Chemist,. Moor Lane,’ noon to- ,1- pirn. Monday to Friday ugtil 6-30 p.m.
Springfield was unsuitable for modern geriatric care
and one proposal was to close it.
first came to Clitheroe more than 30 years ago. he was a winder in i cotton mill. He -later became a refuse collector and up to his death was a machinist for Bowker Bros. An active sportsman he
entrants in the race and Lee e s t im a ted they finished in the middle of the field. There was some local
support for the lads when they passed through Clay ton and they also had some friends cheering at the finish. Lee and Bryan had
THE introduction of weight restrictions vehicles using Taylor and Holden Streets, Clitheroe, has been recommended by the Ribble Valley Coun cil’s Public Works and Health Committee. The committee urged
also found time to help at the Pendle Club Clitheroe. As. a member of
Although so active, she
Clitheroe Parish Church, she used her sewing skills for the benefit . of the church and also, helped to decorate it for services and festivals. She leaves a husband
TWENTY newly-calved cows and heifers were forward in the dairy section at Gisburn Auc tion Mart, on Thursday. A. W. Wade won the first
prize (£395) for a newly-calved cow, with second place going to S. Murray (£490). Newly-cawed heifer prize went to T. Shut- tleworth (£625) and C. D. Kitching (£500). Friesian newly-calved cows
TODAY’S snooker super- stars had better • watch out! For under the expert
Visit to Denmark
tuition of coach John Tit- terington (second left) five local youngsters have all acquired the basic skills of snooker and billiards. They are Michael Byrne, Gary Whitham, Ralph Baines, Marc Holmes and John Roberts. For six weeks the lads
EIGHT members, of Clitheroe Round Table and their wives returned home on Tuesday after spending five days in their “twin table town” of Lemvig, Denmark: At the north Jutland
made to £555 (average £461), newly-calved heifers to £625 (£464), and an Ayrshire newly-calved cow to £395. There were six cattle for
P hilip, and children Susan, David and Roger. The funeral service at
ward in the in-calf section. B.W. June calvers made to £555. In the store section there
the parish church on Tuesday was followed by cremation at Accrington.
Lifetime in farming
hoped to complete the course in 24 hours, but lost a couple of hours due to misunderstandings with their support crew, which Lee put down to inexperi ence. Lee, of H ay h u rs t
played for many local amateur football sides, in cluding Clitheroe, -and after hanging up his boots gave the game something back as a referee. His other great love
son of Mr and Mrs Henry R. Brooks, of Valley View, Grindleton, and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas H. Henderson. B r id e sm a id s were
county planners to intro duce restrictions of 7.5 tonnes on residential parts of the streets, as p a r t of th e overall strategy relating to the Salthill-Upbrooks link
road. Coun. Howel Jones
Street, Clitheroe, and Bryan, of Painterwood Billington, are both assis tant leaders with the 1st Bowland Scout troop.
NAB RUN
was snooker and he was a member of the Conserva tive Club’s snooker team. Mr Williamson is sur
WHALLEY is standing by for its annual assault on the Nab. The Lions are again
vived by his wife, Alma and sons Ian and Geof
frey. ■ A service at St Paul’s
Linda Henderson (bride’s sister) and ' Tracey and Claire Mellor (bride’s cousins). Best man was Mr Kevin
Johnson. Photograph: Photora-
ma, Newton-le-Willows. Family home
A MOVE to convert house in Woone Lane Clitheroe into sheltered residence has been ap proved by the Ribble Valley Council’s Develop ment Sub-Committee. It is proposed to, change the two end of terrace proper ties into one dwelling which would be used be family and three elderly ladies who presently live at Calderstones.
Church, Low Moor, will preceed cremation at Ac crington on Monday.
staging a Nab Run, on June 29th. The runners will be set
(Clitheroe) said: “We have to strike a balance bet ween the needs of local industry and the wishes of residents.”
Train trip
THERE are still, some seats available on the Sir Nigel Gresley for Clitheroe Parish Church’s steam excursion to York a week on Saturday. About 370 people are
A FARMER in the Bow- land area for many years, Mr William Fisher (85) has died at his home Castle View, Clitheroe. Bom in Lancaster, Mr
. about 15 years ago. He lived in Peel Street
Fisher later moved with his family to farm near Whitewell. He then went to Oxenhurst Farm Newton, and to Brunghill Moor Farm for some years before retiring
-and Holden Street Clitheroe, before moving to his Castle View home about a year ago. Up to about 13 years
were 18 sheep forward. Ewes with twin lambs made to £70, and with single lambs to £38.50. In the calf section there were
have practised and per fected shots and learned the game's rules, by cour tesy of Mr John Poole (third from the right) who owns J.R.’s Snooker Club. And now they all hope
town, the Clitheroe mem bers were given a civic reception and stayed at the homes of Round Tablers. The Tablers have been
to continue playing the game which is for ever gaining in popularity. Mr Poole presented cer
connected since 1977 and since then the Clitheroe members have visited their Danish counterparts four times.
211 beasts forward. Friesian bulls made to £144
(£99.50), heifers to £88 (£61.70), Hereford X bulls to £170 (£134.90), heifers to £94 (£67), Charolais X bulls to £234 (£161.35), heifers to £125 (£95.40), Black Polly bulls to £112 (£90), Limousin X bulls to £198 (£136.15), heifers to £128 (£93.60).
bulls made to £215 (£190), beef X bulls to £190 (£185), beef X heifers to £170 (£155.65). Store pigs made to £33 and
Of weaned calves, Friesian
averaged £32.70. In the fatstock section there
were 432 cattle forward, includ ing 121 young bulls, and 934 sheep and 208 fat ewes. Of certified clean cattle, light
tificates awarded by the Billiards and Snooker Foundation, but unfortu nately one of the boys, Michael, was not able to attend. Seen showing their cer
tificates are, from the left, Ralph, Marc, Gary and John.
Edisford Club
AUTHORESS Miss Ruth Braithwaite talked about her book, “Martha,” and about her family, ■ at meeting of Edisford
steers made to 117.2p (101.9p), medium to 109.2p (99.5p) heavy to 95.2p (94.5p), light heifers to 112.2p (101.Ip) medium to 112.8p (99.9p) heavy to 93.8p (91.3p).
likely to make the trip aboard the train, on its first public appearance since a complete overhaul. Included in the trip :will
ting off in three batches from Church Square. First away at 6-30 will
be the under-15s on a 2." mile course, followed at p.m: by the senior run ners covering the same distance. • Five minutes latei’ sees the start of the 5.1 mile course. Some races are open
and others restricted residents of Whalley Mitton, Wiswell, Barrow Billington and Langho. Entries will be taken
(Whalley 3383).
tions. For the staff
ago Mr Fisher used help with gradings Clitheroe Auction Mart' Monday sales and also as sisted at the Pendle Club, Clitheroe. He leaves a wife
be a visit to the Railway Museum and other attrac
Edith, children Ernest Allan, John, Eveline Dorothy, Fred and Bob brother Jack and sister
| . Rene. The funeral service and
,
A PLAN to convert a | bam at the Calfs Head, Worston, for staff accom-1 modation, had won council | approval. The Ribble Valley]
the night (juniors 30p seniors £1) and the man contact for more informa tion is Don Nicholson
cremation is at Accrington today.
Health authority appointment
Council’s Development Sub-committee agreed that the bam, presently] used as a garage and' store, could be converted | for domestic use. The two-storey building is situated between the | hotel and the car park.
THE Ribble Valley Coun cil’s Public Works and Health Committee has ap pointed' Coun. Howel Jones (Clitheroe) to serve on the District Health Au thority’s Joint Consulta tive Committee in place of Coun. - Anthony Dewhurst (Sabden).
• Uncertified cattle: The best price was made by .a blond (127.5p) shown by H. Palmer and Son, Twiston. Young bulls made to 127.5p (116.3p), light steers to 96.8p (93.3p), medium to 90.8p (90.8p), light heifers to 114.2p (96.4p), medium to 94.8p (90.6p),heavyto93.2p (86.5p), fat cows grade 1 to 81.8p (77.4p), grade 2 to 78.8p (70p), grade 3 to 68.2p (56.9p). Graz ing cows made to 79.2p (74.2p), Sheep: Light lambs made to
Ladies’ Club. The next meeting, on Tuesday, will be outdoors . . . in the form of Mrs Parrott’s annual walk. Anyone interested should meet at the Copy'Nook Bolton-by-Bowland, at 6- 45 p.m.
Plans receive the go-ahead
A NUMBER of planning appli cations have been approved under delegated powers by the Ribble Valley Council’s plan ning and technical officer. They include: Clitheroe: Bay window at 15
West View. Re-siting and re erection of existing advertise ment sign at Stanley House, Lowergate. Porch extension with roof carrying over garage entrance at 6 Buccleuch Close. Pendleton: Division of large bedroom into two, each with wash basin, and formation of additional doorway at Lower Standen Farm. Waddington: Two non-il- luminated advertisement signs
at the Moorcock Inn. Stonyhurst: Extension to
provide additional bedrooms and bathroom at Bleak House, Kemple End. Read: Extension to form ac
commodation for disabled person at Old Coal Staithe. Sabden: Kitchen extension at 5 Timbrills Avenue.
offers of 10%, 15% and 20% discount on selected items from
Clitheroe Shopping Festival
Thursday, May 31st to
.123.5p (115.2p), heavy 102.5p (101.5p), overweight 102p (96.3p), fat ewes to £36.20 (£23.90), fat rams to £63 (£33.85). Pigs: Porkers made to 73.2p ' ,
176p (174.4p), standard to 177.5p (162.5p), medium to 165.5p (153.5p), heavy to 149p (149p), light hoggs to 160p (l49.6p), standard to 150.5p (l40.3p), medium to 142p (l26.1p), heavy to 131.5p (ll4p),. overweight to 106.5p (lOG.op), light shearlings
(72.7p).
Saturday, June 9th Open 9-30 a.m. to 5-30 p.m. Closed all day Wednesday
Evenings by appointment for the businesswoman
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A c u r e f o r t h e o n c o ld
officer Mr Philip Bailey said the 'applicant had large catchment area and there was no reason why he could not have a work shop on an industrial
estate.
Cause for concern
THE Ribble Valley Coun cil’s Development Sub- Committee is to write to the Association of District Council’s to voice its con cern over non-conforming use sites in the town. Planning and Technical
Tosside 0ld time
DENTON- LAMB
Pictured after their | wedding at St Peter’s RC | Church, Blackburn, are Miss Clare Marie Lamb and Mr Lee Denton. The bride, a sales assis
tant, is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Lamb, of The Barn, Beech Grove, Chatburn. The bridegroom, an in
Officer, Mr Philip Bailey said the Government was producing a White Paper on the subject, but it was not guaranteed that the views in it would match those of the council.
Garage for . , suiweyors
i Council’s, .Development Sub-Committee.1:. The garage’is fo'r vehicles used by-the County surveyor’- department. .-,
A PLAN’ by Lancashire County Council to build a garage - on the site of the former coal yard in Gar- stang Road, Chipping, has been given the thumbs-up by the Ribble Valley
surance clerk, is the only son of Mr and Mrs L. E. Denton, of Sandon Street, Blackburn.
hain McCluskey and Donna Poynton, the bridegroom’s sister. Best man was Mr David
Bridesmaids were Siob-
Parkinson, groomsman was Mr Stephen W. Lamb, the bride’s brother and ushers were Mr Paul Casey and Mr John James Kenyon. .P h o to g rap h : • John
Smyth, Blackburn.' . Fell walk
: few days ago. Their, hosts, the Bretherton-brothers, I were thanked by;Roger| V’ckery and J. Mellor.
A WALK to Fellside I Farm, • Whitechapel,' was I the' treat that:'Clitheroe I Young Farmers enjoyed , a J
Show win It was a case of a home
from home win for parish councillor Pauline Brown’s kerry blue terrier at the Great Harwood Show, on Monday.
petition to take first prize m the open terrier class, its 30th first prize in com petitions.
For it beat fierce com
stranger to Great Har wood for her husband, David, works there and daily the dog accompanies him to what is now a very familiar “patch” and virtu ally a second home.
The animal is no
T W E N T Y - Y E A R - OLD Bolton-by-Bow- land “sparky" Robert Stevenson coidd not be lieve what was happen ing when he ivas in vited to a presentation at' the'Blackburn'. Col lege of Technology,and >
Design.
- For,' much to1 his surp r i se , ’ he was
' named “apprentice ' of - the -year” and noon:
j another, award for prof .. jepts connected with- his' , day-to-day I job and
at Tosside for an old-time dance in aid of Airedale Hospital Friends. Music for dancing was played by Sing-along-Country and proceeds were £95. . , Raffle winners: Mrs
There was a full house
ment of governors is being drawn up for Tos side School. Coun. Pauline Brown and Coun. Jack Winnard were elected to serve on the-board of gov ernors. Following public com
Bowes, Mrs E. Hartley, Mr N. Frankland, Mr J. Guy, Mr J. Pratt, Mr B. Isherwood, Mr J. Wilson, Mrs M. Briggs, Mrs B. Peel, Mrs B. Pinder, Mrs D. Dinsdale, Mr H. Lund.
•meeting for Bolton-by- Bowland, Sawley and Gis-. burn Forest it was. re ported that a new instru
Governors At the annual parish
Robert is top apprentice
ivhile attending day-re- lease classes. To go with his hand
some trophies Robert, of Clough’s Farm, also: received a £13 voucher with which to buy tools. . A former pupil of
firm at Blackburn: His hobbies include
■
Bowlgnd County Sec- ondary School, he is an apprentice elec tronib technician with a s e c u r i ty ’ sys t ems
sq u a sh : : swimming, sailing and s h o o t in g •-
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garding the sale of Bolton-by-Bowland Read ing Room billiard table will be discussed at the next parish meeting on August 13th.
Embroiderer
plaints that vehicles head ing for the A59 are coming too fast along the slipway road at Sawley, it was agreed to ask the county council if the slip way could be made for access only.
made tp provide a street lamp for Tosside and the county council is to be asked for an estimate of the cost.
Attempts are being •
The • meeting was told that the legal position re-
,
Housewife Eileen Huckle, of Dale House, Dale Head, has won first prize in the Needlewoman of the Year competition organised by the woman’s magazine Woman and Home.
derer, wins a selection of wine and champagne for her design sampler. ,Her husband, John, is general secretary of the Lanca shire Trust for Nature Conservation.
Eileen, a keen embroi . .
. were Tosside teenagers Georgina and Stephanie Moon, of Throstle Nest
olomew,-. Tosside, was full on Sunday for the first confirmation service there for many years. The ser vice was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Greg Hoy- land. Eight people were confirmed by the Bishop of Bradford,. the Right Rev. Robert Williamson. • Among those confirmed
Confirmed The church of St Barth
’Farm. Afterwards;,'a - buffet'
supper prepared by -the ladies or the church, was served in the institute. ’
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