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A FORMER weaver at Victoria Mill, Chatburn, has died, aged 86. She was Mrs Sophia


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member of the over-sixties in the village and also belonged to a women’s group. She was a widow and


ment take place at Christ Church today.


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AN increase in the num­ ber of students attending Nelson and Colne College from the Ribble Valley has led to an invitation to local parents and students to view the facilities. The college, which is


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Animal disease risks


explained AN open meeting to which all farmers, their families and staff are invited has been called‘•by the North Ribble Training Group. The meeting, at Lon-


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 6th, 1933 17 Ribble Valley Sports Scene


Clitheroe’s Snooker headache


continues Rossendale 3, Clitheroe 0


gridge Civic Hall on Wednesday evening, has been prompted by an increasing awareness among farmers of the risks of disease from th e ir stock. Speakers will be Mr


CLITHEROE’S disas­ trous season looked far from over on Tuesday night when they were con­ vincingly beaten by Ros- sendale United at Dark Lane. Rossendale pressured in


Andrew Hutchinson, Dr Ann Bowman and Mr Roger Kendrick. There will also be a


representative from Coo- , pers Animal Health Ltd, ! who will give advice and 1 information on new devel­ opments in the treatment of animals. The meeting is to be fol­


lowed by a hot pot supper, and further information is available from group train­ ing officer Mrs Carolyn Rowe (Ribchester 372).


FESTIVE IDEAS


Reformed Church, Read, at 8 p.m., Mr Frank Bir­ twistle, of Art and Play Supplies, Accrington, will give a talk and demonstra­ tion entitled “Christmas Decorations.” Playgroup leaders, help­


THE Ribble Valley Pre- School Playgroups Asso­ ciation is preparing for Christmas. Tonight, at the United


leaves a daughter, Mrs Eileen Vukich. The service and inter­


make the decorations will be on sale a f te r the demonstration, along with paints, paper and glue. An enjoyable evening is guaranteed.


Cameraman’s patience


THE te c h n iq u e and patience necessary for the successful photography of nature was demonstrated by Mr B. Unsworth, of Burnley, at Ribblesdale Camera Club’s meeting. In a ta lk e n t i t le d


keen to strengthen its links with the area, is holding meetings in the next few weeks for par­ ents of fifth-year pupils in local high schools. Those for parents of


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pupils in Ribble Valley schools take place at 7 p.m. tonight and next Wednesday at the college’s Reedyford site in Scotland Road, Nelson.


“Nature in Focus,” he showed s l id e s which ranged from orchids taken near the Chatburn club room to sea birds on Scot­ tish islands. As he spoke, he &ave


e rs and m othe rs a re invited to go along and see some new ideas to use in playgroups or with chil­ dren at home. All items needed to


Prize day praise for parents’ positive response


PARENTS of Ribblesdale School pupils have been praised for their “positive response” to new legislation giving them


more say in the running of the school. The p r a is e came


from Mr G. T. Monks, chairman of the Ribb­ lesdale School Asso­ ciation, who presented th e p r iz e s at the a n n u a l a w a r d s evening. Mr Monks explained


long valued the support and enthusiasm of our par­ ents and have ever been conscious of the impor­ tance of your commitment and involvement. “The school is fortunate


shown th e p o s i t iv e response given by par­ ents ,” said Mr Monks. “The new governing body will now reflect greater and more direct parental involvement and responsi­ bility in establishing and maintaining academic and social standards.” Headmaster Mr Denis


to visit Nick Clarke’s stu­ dio in Darwen.


information on the tech­ niques and p a t ie n c e needed, particularly sit­ ting in a tree waiting for th e a p p e a r a n c e of badgers. On Tuesday, the club is


Popular young man dies


A YOUNG Gisburn man was killed on Tuesday night when his friend’s car crashed into a tree as the two returned home from playing pool. Gary Coombes (22) lived at Coppice


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Cottages, Mill Lane, and worked at the pig farm there. The d r iv e r of the


The vehicle was extensi- s, originally


,of Church View, Gis- ft™" H““- H* "loved l° burn, was trea ted at over sjx m o ^ g ag0j hav­


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es u r n 1 e y G e n e r a l ;ng completed a specialist Hospital for shock and pig course at agricultural minor injuries before college,


The pair had been at his friendly and outgoing Todber Caravan Park that nature won him many


being allowed home. During that short time,


evening and were travel- friends and he became a ling along th e A682 familiar sight out exereis- tow a rd s G isb u rn a t ing his boxer dog. He 11-30 p.m. when the acci- often played pool and dent happened, just north enjoyed a game of squash of Rimington Lane.


at Stirk House. Parking restrictions


site Stanley House, after hearing that the move already had the approval of the Town Council.


DOUBLE yellow lines on Candlemakers Court, Clith­ eroe, are urgently needed to reduce the potential for accidents, Coun. John Cowgill (Clitheroe) told a meet­ ing of the Ribble Valley Council’s Public Works and Health Committee. The committee agreed to parking restrictions oppo­


Costume drama


THE Henry James classic “Washington Square,” translated into a piece entitled “The heiress” for the stage, is to be per­ formed by Whalley Church Players. For an evening of super­


bly w r i t te n costume drama, set in the 1850s, pay a visit to Whalley Adult Centre on any night from October 26th to 29th, at 7-30 p.m. Producer is Dorothy


A HALF-HOUR “have- a-go” session at Pendle Ski Club c e r ta in ly brought those with an adventurous spirit out on


the slopes. About 150 sporting


types, aged from five to 60, went along to gamely give ski-ing a try. T h e y w e r e so


impressed that about 60 have become members, at least a third of them from the Ribble Valley, and everyone enjoyed a fun day out, especially a demonstration on the main slope. Pictured (left) is chief


instructor Mr Norman Thomas,


Winning topic


NEWS and newspapers was the winning topic cho­ sen by Mr Gordon Taylor at Ciitheroe Speakers’ Club meeting. Members expressed their appreciation of the


recent evaluation seminar. The club meets again on Monday in Low Moor Club for a topics session, fol­ lowed by speeches from two new members.


Mortimer also had a word of thanks for the parents. He declared: “We have


that there had been 12 nominations for five par­ ent-governor vacancies and more than 70% of those eligible to vote had taken part in the secret ballot required by the Education Reform Bill, which became law this summer. “The elections have


explained that the school could be proud of its suc­ cess in the new GCSE exams. He said: “Despite the


manner of the introduction of this new secondary examination and the excessive initial demands teaching s ta f f and


indeed to have such interested, supportive and loyal p aren ts — what more valuable asset could a school have than one which establishes such a supportive backcloth to the educational provision of the school." Mr M o r t im e r also


vided by Claire Briscoe (piano), Andrew Green­ wood (trumpet), Sally Morrison (piano), Adele Young (electronic key­ board) and Alison Hail­


Special music was pro­


wood (violin).Prizewinners F i r s t y e a r : Lee Cowking, K i r s ty G o ld sm i th , Tony Bingham, Sarah Young, Paul Clegg, Zoe Ross, Mark Roberts, Victoria Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Kelly Holden. Second year: Russell Foster,


the first half and, although the defence managed to foil a number of attacks, they eventually took the lead through Paul Beck, the former Clitheroe player. Clitheroe rallied well


POOL


THE Clitheroe and Dis­ tr ic t Snooker League begins its new season tonight. Fixtures: Division One


— Chatburn A v RBL A, Rimington A v Billington B, Waddington A v CSC A, Slaidburn A v Social A. Division Two — Police v


THE Clitheroe and Dis­ trict Pool League ended its summer session with Victoria A crowned as Red League champions. Final points and posi­


Low Moor A, Low Moor B v Pendle Club, CSC B v


Slaidburn B, Social B v Waddington B, Billington A v Chatburn B, RBL B v Rimington B. Amendments to regis­


tered players: RBL A, N. Garner (19); M. Bailey (27); J.J.Parker (14); R.


Knocked down young girl on crossing


A DRIVER who knocked clown a young child on a busy zebra crossing appeared before C l i th e ro e M a g is t r a te s ’ Co u r t on t h r e e offences. Miss Patricia Bramley, backed up from the lights


prosecuting, said that a to th e c ro s s in g and car driven by Sylvia Intas beyond, restricting her (59), of Longworth Road, view. Billington, struck the girl while she was halfway across the King Street crossing in Whalley. Traffic in the opposite


Samantha Collinge, Sarah Mac- Neall, Michelle Mayoh, Chris­ topher Thrclfall, Louise Wilkin­ son, Andrew Duffy, Susan Haworth, Steve Simpson, Wendy Hartley, Joshua Metcalf, Donna Jackson. Third year: Jonathan Mercer,


was a considerable amount of traffic on the road. As the girl reached the centre of the road, the defendant failed to stop and the girl was knocked down. She got up and ran off. The accident was not


direction had stopped for the children. Miss Bramley said there


Claire Scott, Darrell Pye, Char­ lotte Taylor, S tu a r t Brass, Melanie Anderson, Shahnaz Arshad, Linda Bancroft, David Burton, Tracy Walmsley, David Nuttall, Adele Young. Fourth year: Heath Fair-


pupils, the school can be proud of the excellent results pupils have gained, satisfied that consistently good work over a long period of assessment has been reco g n ised and rewarded.”


reported, but a witness took the car registration number and went to the police. In a s ta tem en t, the


b ro th e r , Claire Clarkson, Richard Hindle, Michelle Smith, Lee Kearsley, Tracey Spedding, Andrew Jackson, Joanne Fos­ ter, Claire Briscoe, Alison Mul- derig, Sarah Shaw, Vicky Winnard. Special Awards Music merit trophy: Claire


when two young children dashed from behind a car in front of her. The girl, who was about


She was driving slowly


nine, was knocked off her feet, said Mr Isherwood. She waved that she was


but could not get into their rhythm and Simon Hold­ ing put Rossensdale fur­ ther into the lead before half-time. The Shawbridge side


put on brave faces and began to win more of the ball. Steve Marrow battled relentlessly and Geoff Young created chances which he wasted. Eventually Rossendale


began to dominate again and they scored another g o a l th r o u g h Bob Lancaster. Clitheroe missed the


Large (-17). Conservative B, F. Hall (19). RBL B, M. Yates (27). Low Moor


Billington A, A.Dean (14); T. Wilson (10); G. Dell (14). Waddington B, W. Grooby (26); J.Lambert (24). Chatburn B, M. Bil­ lington (14). Social A, S. Kerr (5).


B, D. Dean (17). Low Moor A, L. Hopkins (14).


West Bradford impress


llarnoldswick United Reserves 3,


West Bradford Reserves 4


strength and drive of Lyn­ don Howarth and Glyn Davies in the middle of defence and the know-how and enterprise of the now departed Peter Devine. On Saturday they face


Ashington in a tough FA Vase match kick off 2-15 p.m.


Six-a-side contest


all right and ran off. His client did not realise it was necessary to report the matter to the police. The defendant, who


defendant said: “If the lit­ tle girl had stopped after the accident, I would have done something, but she ran off.” Mr Geoffrey Isherwood,


Briscoe. Apple: Matthew Robin­ son, Nabitah Chowdhury.


defending, said his client was driving along King Street towards Clitheroe. In th e o p p o s i t e direction, traffic was


admitted the offences, was fined £50 for failing to stop after an accident, £20 for failing to report an acci­ dent and £10 for failing to accord precedence to a pedestrian on a zebra crossing.


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RIBBLE VALLEY Cub Scouts’ autumn six-a-side football competition was held over the weekend, with group matches at Chatburn, West Bradford and Clitheroe Castle. Two packs, Bowland


and Loyola, dominated the groups and went into the semi-finals. Results. Semi-finals:


CLINICAL finishing and good solid defending ena­ bled Bradford to overcome a Barnoldswick side who had won every game of the season so far. The West Craven side


tions: Red — Victoria A 110, Black Bull (Langho) 101, Station A 88, Sun A 80, Buck 72, Kings Arms A 72, Swan A 72, Waggon and Horses 72, De Lacy A 65, Wilpshire.A 48. Blue — Dog and Par­ tridge 107, Victoria B 95, Kings Arms B 95 (playing for second), Craven


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Heifer 87, Station B 85, Sun B 74, Dog 72, Wilp- shire B 67, De Lacy B 59, Swan B 57.


98, Royal Oak A 91, Cross Keys A 83, Higher Buck 82, White Horse A 68, Lord Nelson A 55, Horse­ shoe A 52, Black Bull A 46, Black Horse A 46. Yellow — White Horse


Green — Wellsprings


B 120, Horseshoe B 78, Black Bull B 77, Royal Oak B 74,New Inn 72, Cross Keys B 61, Lord Nelson B 58, Brown Cow 48, Black Horse B 42. The finals of the team


knock-out competition between the Dog and Par­ tridge and the Royal Oak A will be held at the White Horse tonight.


Canoeists start well


went ahead from a penalty after Stirziker and Charn- ley fouled a forward. Bradford equalised soon


after through Case and then went into the lead when Parsons scored. Bar­ noldswick hit back with a goal from a corner, but Bradford ended the excit­ ing half on top when Niven scored from a Parsons cross to make the score 3-2. Barnoldswick fell fur­


THERE was a strong local connection in the White Water Canoe Races held on the River Aire, Skip- ton, at the weekend. Top canoeists Dean


Thompson, of Chatburn, Stuart Brass and Stephen Woodwardfrom Clitheroe and Billington’s Gemma Hargreaves all performed well in their races. Gemma came first in the


Bowland Red 1, Loyola Claret 3. Loyola Blue 1, Bowland White 2. Finals: Bowland White


ther behind when Ratcliffe scored. The Bradford back four were now forced to defend and, after soaking up a lot of p re s su re , Charnley was forced into giving away an own goal. This put fight back in


5, Loyola Claret 0. Third and fourth places went to Bowland Red 2, Loyola Blue 0. League fixtures start at


Under-16 Divison C ladies section race and so gained promotion to Division B. She is now lo o k in g forward eagerly to com­ peting in the tougher category. In the Under-16 Divi­


the Barnoldswick players, but they struggled to find a way through the defence and Bradford held out to record an impressive victory.


the weekend. Saturday: Loyola v St Paul’s (ref.M. Booth), Bowland v Pendle Tigers (G. Scott). Sunday: Hodder/Leopards v Chat­ burn (E. T ro t te r ) , St James’s v St Mary’s (T. Simpson).


Waddington


win at last Waddington 5, Colne United 1


TWO goals each for Tony Waddington and Don Conti helped to give Wad­ dington their first victory of the season. Colne began well and


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surprised Sabden 3,


Nelson GSOB 1


LEAGUE leaders Sabden were surprised by the standard of Nelson’s play in this East Lancashire League match. Nelson controlled the


sion B race, Dean claimed second place, S tu a r t fourth and Stephen fifth. The talented paddlers


will be in action again on October 16th, when the racing takes place at Iron- bridge, Telford.


LADIES’ DARTS


IN the Ribble Valley Ladies’ Darts Association, league leaders Horseshoe had an easy win against Black Bull. Second-placed Black Horse A were beaten away at Victoria. In the second division,


soon took full advantage of a slow defence to go into the lead. This was fol­ lowed two minutes later by a penalty which, thank­ fully for Waddington, was hit wide. The early domination


Colne enjoyed was turned around and Waddington


started to play some good football. They looked impressive


game in the opening minutes and were unlucky not to go into the lead. Sabden soaked up the pressure and eventually went aheadthrough a Maher header. Pilkington put them further into the lead and Sabden were looking strong in all areas. Some good goal-keeping


the top two teams, Com­ mercial and CCWMC, both had convincing home victories. Results: Division One —


kept Nelson in the game and, midway through the second half, they pulled a goal back from a free kick. Sabden showed why


Starkies 7, Royal Oak 1; Horseshoe 6, Black Bull 2;RBL A 5, Station 3; Vic­ toria 5, Black Horse A 3; Calderstones 5, Black Horse B 3; RBL B 4, Bay Horse 4; White Horse 4, Catholic Club 4. Division Two — Com­


manded th e final 45 minutes and goals from Waddington (2), a further strike from Conti and one from Max Gardner made sure of a morale-boosting win. W a d d in g to n : H a r ­


and Conti equalised with half-time looming. Waddington totally com-


greaves, Sumner, Jack- son, Kirk, Astin, Eas­ twood, W ad d in g to n , Bishop, Gardner, Pickles, Conti. Subs: Tay lo r, Drachenburg.


they are top of the table and put the game out of reach when Pilkington scored his second later in the half.


Lord Nelson


show class Lord Nelson 3, Hurst Green 2


THIS Ribble Valley League Division Two match started evenly, with neither side really showing much promise. Midway through the


first half, it was the Lord Nelson who began to pile on the pressure. This resulted in a goal


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Hurst Green conceded a corner, which was con­ verted by a neat header from Richard Quinn. The second half saw


when Greg White slotted a pass through to Mark Jef­ frey, who placed his shot p a s t th e a d v a n c in g 'keeper. In the 35th minute,


mercial 7, Black Bull 1; CCWMC 6, Brown Cow 2; Judge Walmesley 6, Dog Inn 2; New Inn 5, Bulls Head 3; Wilpshire Hotel 5, Bridge Inn 3; Craven 5, De Lacy 3. Points and positions:


Division One — White Horse 13, Black Horse A 11, Calderstones 11, RBL A 10, RBL B 8, Black Bull 8, White Horse 7, Starkies 7, Bay Horse 6, Catholic Club 6, Royal Oak 5, Vic­ toria 5, Station 4, Black Horse B 3. Division Two — Com­


mercial 12, CCWMC 11, Craven 10, Wilpshire Hotel 10, Judge Walmes­ ley 10, Low Moor 8, New Inn 8, Bridge Inn 7, Bulls Head 6, Brown Cow 5, Black Bull 4, Dog Inn 2.


Summer darts


A golden smile


from Ian


to Australia and has come third in an important race there. He came 62nd out of 148


Mark’s parents, John and Margaret, of Lancside Farm, have been watching their son on television and received a call to say he had arrived in Australia. They are now waiting to hear details of his latest


riders in a group only 34 seconds behind the win­ ner. The leader of the pack came 14th in a display of riding that was magnifi­ cent even by Olympic standards. Twenty-seven-year-old


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CLICKING the needles at the Manor House, Chatburn, on Monday after­ noon to raise funds for the Children’s Society were residents and friends. _ They were joined by ladies from Crow Trees Gardens during the society s


of knitted squares, which will be made into blankets for the Children’s Society,


national sponsored knit day. For two hours on Monduy afternoon they worked their way through dozens


raising £80 through sponsorship and a draw. Pictured proving you can’t pull the wool Over their eyes arc ladies from the Manor House and Crow Trees Gardens.


No problem


.SURVEYS in Ribble Valley for radon ga revealed anything alarming, the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil’s Public Works and Health Committee was told. The survey earlier this year was part of a national


radiation monitoring exercise. A second survey is to be completed and individual householders will be informed.


three more goals. Hurst Green eventually pulled one back through Richard Wilkinson. This was fol­ lowed by a superb goal from Jeff Chambers to put the Lord Nelson further into the lead. The final goal came from


a Vincent Holden penalty, which made the score 3-2. Hurst Green could not score again and the Lord Nelson came away with a valuable victory.


Mixed weekend


READ Football Club had an inconsistent weekend with a total of 18 goals being scored in their two matches.


defeated 8-0 by Whalley Celtic in a Ribble Valley League f i r s t division


On Saturday they were match.


tinued their winning ways with an emphatic 9-1 against Elite SC.


The Sunday team con­


opened up a seven-point gap in second place in front of Royal Oak. League positions: Kings


KINGS Arms A clinched the Clitheroe Men’s Invi­ ta t io n Summer Darts League title with a victory over last year’s cham­ pions, Royal Oak. White Horse have


the Station Hotel, Clith­ eroe. The league's three officers and the previous year’s committee were all re-elected. Mr Alan Town- son was also elected to the committee. Five teams have with­


A 128, White Horse 104, Royal Oak A 97, CCWMC 74, Craven 71, Station 70, Horseshoe 67, Black Horse 57, Cross Keys 48, Oak B 45, Low Moor 38. The AGM was held at


drawn, with nine new sides joining. The league will consist of 34 teams


s p l i t up i nt o three divisions.


fees and the issuing of fix­ tures will take place at the Victoria Hotel on Tues­ day, October 18th, at 8-30 p.m.


Registration of players,


commence on Monday, October 24th.


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