Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 i(Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 4 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, October 2nd, 1980


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A trick or two up


his sleeve


DEMONSTRATING his sleight of hand in East­ bourne th is week is Grindleton conjuror Mr John Pye. Mr Pye, of Crazy


Acres, is one of more than 1,000 talented tricksters taking part in the annual convention of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Magicians — The British Ring 25. But there will be no


Crusade to save Roman goose


DEEP in the Ribble Valley countryside, former teacher Miss Elizabeth Hindle has launched a one-woman crusade to save the Roman goose.


changing eating habits and the decline of the vil­ lage duckpond have meant hard times for Britain’s goose population, and the Roman species is now a rare breed among the na­ tion’s waterfowl. Elizabeth, of Howgill


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feature's and thanks to her efforts the signs are en­ couraging. A female that only hatched out this spring


Barn, Rimington, wants to preserve the pure breed s tra in so th at future generations will be able to admire its unique


has just won the reserve championship at the pre­ stigious Rare Breeds Show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.


Rachel rides to success


RIMINGTON equestrian Rachel Walters has ultimately, save the packed away her riding boots after a successful breed from extinction, an appearance in an


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season which included international contest. For Rachel (17), of


nervous moments for Mr Pye, if he is called upon to wave his magic wand — for it is about the 20th time that he has attended the annual convention. While down on the


Manor House Farm, How- gill, was selected for the National Pony Club team which faced opposition from America, Canada, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in a tretathlon meeting at Dunbar, East


Lothian. The Clitheroe Royal


south coast, Mr Pye, of Pye's Photographers in York Street, Clitheroe, will be demonstrating his art by giving shows at local hospitals. And there is no doubt


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Grammar School pupil was picked on the form she showed last year with the Pendle Forest and Craven Pony Club in vari­


ous events. She ta s ted success


that he will be able to meet and chat to another Ribble Valley magician, Shaun McCree (23), of Laneside, Waddington, who is hoping to win the magician of the year title in the British Ring Silver Shield Competition.


PRINTS


THE opportunity to see and comment on work in the Lancashire and Che­ shire Photographic Union black and white print folio was enjoyed by members of Ribbiesdale Camera Club. On Tuesday, Graham


Howarth. of Preston, is to present an illustrated talk entitled: "British Rail electrification."


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John Sherwood. Crime novel featuring Celia Grant, horticul­ turist and amateur detective, who is called in to solve a murder in a famous gardem "Seasons of the heart” —


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again this season with the club in the national championships. After win-


ning the North West troathlon heat at Stainton Cotes, Gargrave, Rachel’s team finished second against clubs from all over the country at the Nation­ al Equestrian Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. The Pendle Fo re s t


Boys’ team went one better, being crowned na­ tional champions. The tretathlon com­


prises four sections — cross-country riding, shooting, swimming and cross-country running — and tests both the horses’ and the riders’ stamina


and skill. Alongside Rachel in the


Pendle Forest team at the national finals was sister Sarah (19), a student at Reading University. The pair were also in


rently home to 10 breed­ ing geese, but Elizabeth has had up to 50 at her home.


___ ill Barn is cur­


appealing to children with th e ir beautiful white feathers, cute blue eyes and pink feet," she said.


“They are particularly


know, having worked as a nursery teacher in town and country before re­ turning to the Ribble Valley, where she was bora.She prefers the rolling green and well-watered Ribble Valley, which offers an ideal home for Romans, and hopes that others locally will start breeding them to pre-


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serve the pure strain and, Hygiene awards “I do not know of other


breeders, but if there are any 1 would love to hear from them. Romans are more than just pets and in keeping them we would be doing something for posterity," she said.


TWO local district mana­ gers for Daniel Thwaites


Star Brewery, Blackburn,


have been awarded basic food hygiene certificates from tbe Institute of En­ vironmental Health Of­ ficers.


Downham Road, Chat- burn, and Mr Robert Coon, of Ennerdale Road, Clitheroe, received their | certificates from Mr Philip Watson, Principal Health Officer, at the Millstone | Hotel, Mellor.


Mr John Lodge, of An embarrassing momen


AT the moment I am suffering from what some people describe as “the old man’s ail­ ment” — lumbago. There is always the exception to prove the rule.


After several days of


Cvnthin Erccman. The story of a young San Francisco shop girl and her marriage to a Lower. "’Walking the DuIch —


the club’s dressage team — along with Joanna Jackson (1G), of Chatbum, and Rachel Hutchinson (21), of Grindleton — which reached the nation­ al finals after winning the area heat at Kirkby Lons­ dale.


Mike Harding. The author de­ scribes his favourite walks. "Pets in Particular" —


James Allcock. Advice for owners with sections on dogs, cats, birds, fish, small mam­ mals, reptiles and [tonics.


been riding for 10 years. Older brother David (23) and sister Alison (21) have also tasted horse- riding success, being selected for the British Universities’ Equestrian team.


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A STREAM-SIDE site just north of Sawley, which was well known to my predecessor, Horace Cook, is once again the haunt of that beautiful wader, the green sandpiper. This species does not breed in Britain but it does occur regularly when on passage between its African wintering grounds and Scandinavia. A few birds do winter in Western Europe and


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murals OBSERVANT townspeo­ ple may be wondering where the four colourful murals which adorned the front of a Castle Gate shop have gone. They have had to be


minor agony and my pray­ ers having brought no im­ mediate response, this morning 1 decided the time had arrived to seek medical aid and phoned the surgery.


rather nice girl who ans­ wered my call, "any chance of seeing Dr Y. this day, week or month?" Admittedly, we are very near the end of the 31 days and Dr Y. is a very popular medic.


“Is there", 1 asked the


question was "not avail­ able" and so, said I, "give me the second most bril­ liant." Dr Z, who eventu­


Sadly, the doctor in


ally saw me, must have been rather pleased when I congratulated him on the mode of his selection.


removed by Clitheroe and D is tr ic t Chamber of Trade, which approached schools and local youth groups to supply them . . . as the shop, which formerly sold handbags, purses and wallets, is being re-let. The murals were the


modern system of ap­ pointments compared to the practice that formerly prevailed. In the old days one just walked into the surgery and took one's chance; at any time when the practice was open,


How different is the


that is. It strikes me as an odd


Chamber’s idea of brigh­ tening up the main shop­ ping street and tied in with the Clitheroe 800 celebrations. However, they will not


term, this word "prac­ tice," when applied to the medical profession. I would much rather be tre­ ated by a well experi­ enced doctor than one who was merely “prac­


tising".


go to waste because the Chamber has decided to loan them to local organ­ isations who wish to fea­ ture them in exhibitions.


readers will know, in those days one just sat and waited one's turn — sometimes a couple of hours or more. Today one rarely has to wait more than half-an-hour or so.


Obviously, as older


W h a l l e y W i n d o w


although the time passes pleasantly enough as one listens to the symptoms of one's fellow patients.


organ recital. I particular­ ly recall the old dear who told her companion: "I never closed my eyes with my feet last n ig h t.” Studying the somewhat obese lady from behind my year-old copy of "Punch", 1 could weil be­ lieve that particular gym­ nastic feat would be well beyond her physical capacity.


It is almost like an


ters — I’m not sure I should tell you this story,


Writing on medical mat­


but these are more per­ missive days than when the incident first oc­


curred. It happened quite by


chance. Walking down the


main street in a neigh­ bouring town I met a former girl friend 1 had not seen for many years. We greeted each other warmly and then, natural­ ly, 1 inquiried as to her welfare.


had a dreadful time. I’ve I had gastritis and en­ teritis” and she listed another half-dozen com­ plaints or so, all con­ nected with what we might term the lower alimentary tract.


“Oh,” said she, “I’ve


“you’ve really had a belly­ ful,” and the young lady blushed.


‘By Jove” , said I,


and for the very first time realised that the lady was in a very advanced stage of pregnancy.


I east my eyes down


kind of anecdote that* the late Wilfred Pickles was seeking when he asked his guests, “tell me now, what was your most em­ barrassing moment?” 1 reckon that was mine.


It was, I suppose, the


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New C h ip p in g and


Afternoon tea Thirty-nine members


friends


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Valley. A stop was made at Gisburn for afternoon tea and the occasion was very much enjoyed.


Days Club spent moon visiting vil- in


of Chipping the Ribble


Farm tour Members of Chipping


Young Farmers’ Club travelled to Lowcocks Farm, West Bradford, where they were given a tour of the farm by Mr Clarke. After supper, their host and his family were thanked by Jim Holden and John Brewer.


Enthralled Thirty members of


Chipping YFC met in the village nail for a talk on hypnosis by Mr Gibson, of Preston. Many members became enthralled by the power of suggestion and the mysteries of the world of hypnosis. After a great number of questions. Mr Gibson was thanked by Liz Kay and John Bailey. Next week’s meeting is


to be a club sports night in the Parish Rooms.


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Hall in use new


The opening of Chip- ,■ Community


and busy from start to finish. V i llag e rs a r r iv e d


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throughout the day and were delighted with the building, on Longridge Road, which now takes its place as an extension of


which Mill hold up to 30 people in comfort, can be arranged through chair­ man Mr J. Rich (Chipping


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joined in a Communion service at St Barth­ olomew’s Church, Chip­ ping, to share in the celebration of the 25th an­ niversary of ordination of the Vicar, the Rev. F. Che all. F r Vincent Whelan, of St Mary's RC Church, also attended. The hymns were


Vicar’s day Dozens of villagers


Fr Edwai thorou; stay in


hll ai|


couraging [ newly-fol Women's ll At last T


Encourj There hi


meeting Hall, chi Millie Mol by Mrs 11 Talking F Burnley I questions. T Foundcl


Anne Nel


have dral programrl spintual * terest. "Our :


bridges bil rent churl women oil ages andf tions are attend alii


a wav of I together. T The ne|


be he lil Methodist! 30th, at the speal| McCall


meeting r Council! Monday planning! to go h i Valiev Cl eommitul The m|


Outlinl A spil


request Stubbing has appl planninil build 13 r behind P| next to new Pei| ment. Mr Stl


the meej that th-l had alre.l objectior| tion, as nearby were strfl the plan | Tne


agreed matter : of the tee’s decl


selected from Mr Cheall's ordination service, from which he also road an ex­ tract. Prayers were of­ fered for the ordination of five men at Blackburn Cathedral the following


vice was Mr John Hutch­ inson, who played the organ for the Granada TV recording of Matins from St Bartholomew’s, to be shown on TV on Sunday. Shortly after the record­ ing, the organ's motor had to be removed and taken away for repairs!


gation was invited to the Vicarage for a buffet supper prepared by Mrs Kate Bu rg e s s and helpers. The pianist for the ser­


Sabden


Highlight The new Sabden Bap­


tist Chapel, decorated with fruit, vegetables and


flowers for its first har­ vest festival on Sunday, attracted ail denomina­ tions. A highlight of the ser­


Sunday. Afterwards the congre­


flowers children I Primary Baptist I AU the i of flowel hall amf vice eac| the nursl readinp^l Guesi.|


Flowel A h a |


and gov| corned Newmatl t is t Ml teacher [ rock in t i vice to f | heather " Doreen birthda\| in t i l


children! flowers the villal


Thanll Harvil


services f Hallows I on Sundl


vice, conducted bv the Rev. Joy Clough, of Briercliffe. was a solo by new church member Mrs Harrison, of Whalley Road, who sang "How Great Thou Art”. Organ­ ist was Mrs Millie Moor-


house. After the sendee har­ vest gifts were taken out


to the sick. A selection of films will


be shown at a social even­ ing and potato pie suoper in the Baptist Hall on Saturday, at 7-30 p.m.


in Horace's time one or two did winter regularly in the Sawley area. In more recent years, they have seemed to spend only August and Sep* tember with us before moving elsewhere. Al- though lingering in autumn, spring birds pass through without stopping and arc rarely seen. Despite knowing where to find them, the


green sandpipers nearly always see me before I sec them. The first 1 know is n rippling alarm call us the bird towers away, jinking from side to side like a snipe. They mny fly up to half a mile away before plummeting linck down again. Last week 1 was standing still in the stream


cessful anil enjoyable mis­ sion at St Mary's RC Church, Sabden, ended on Sunday when there was standing room only ,at the farewell sendee with Fr John E dwa rds ,


Farewell Probably the most suc­


vegetabll dren wel Rev. B.l given ti[ and sic!] parish. Sirs E. On :


Bnskcl


harvest in the scl Hill orgal from thfl with a cf Mrs E.[ dialect pi


Mil


told bv Mr J. S | songs, draw Oxford, I


Diale |


F. Haytl son and [


vicar thj made success.


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when one came down only 20 feet away, giving me the rare opportunity to make a close exami­ nation. The green to which the name refers is only on the back and. being mixed with brown,


is v’erv difficult to see. The most striking features, best seen when the


bird is in flight, arc the almost black wings contrasting strongly with the white belly and rump. The bird is taller and more elegant than its relative, the common sandpiper, and also, unlike its relative, it does not constantly bob up


and down. All good things must come to an end. Ip,my


ense cramp forced a slight change of position. The bird, which obviously had not seen me until then, was up and away immediately. I suspect that was probably my last sighting of the year, but I shall continue to visit the area in the hope that one or more birds mny decide to winter


with us once again. T0NY COOPER


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was a family sendee on Saturday with a special welcome and blessing for babies and toddlers. During the sendee more than 50 children pre­ sented pictures and rifts they had made to Fr Ed­ wards and parish priest Fr Leon Morris and these were later used to deco- rate the church walls and


altar. At the farewell service.


those were: (presidcl pies tel Marsdel Catheril ary), Ai| sistant Coar (I Robinsil s u r e r ) | (Press Blakey I (progral Lstherf book), tendancl Bamforf


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