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Balancedi mealil1 wins prize for pupils
WHEN it comes to healthy eating,* the North West does not always get a good press. - However, a major com- two pupils from Bowland
petition has shown that County Secondary School the area is in fact rich in did well,1 eventually finish-, dietary knowledge. The ing in second place, contest attracted entries Accrington and :Rossen- trom 14 schools through- dale College organised the out East Lancashire and competition and sent out
p ~~‘ |~. U r e e n DlclS economics teachers in the If details to all the home
THE Clitheroe Singers’ next concert, given by the Regional Music School Community Choir, will have a “green” bias. The singers will present
in singers’ concert
a work which tells of chil dren who are magically transported to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, when all was green and clean. They learn how much
a re a . The in te re s te d schools then selected a fourth and fifth year pupil, who had to create a well- balanced and h e a lth j three-course meal whicr could be served at. a' restaurant, The final meal created
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more pleasant the world might be, then they are frightened back to the present day by the Tyran nosaurus Rex. Back in their own time, the chil dren become aware of their environment and they put out a plea to keep the planet clean. The work was written
by Bowland pupils Nichola Crisp and Jamie Fergu son, under the guidance of th e ir home economics teacher, Mrs Linda Was- dell, started with spring- filled pancakes in a cheese sauce, followed by spiced chicken with a herb and almond sauce surrounded by a ring of crispy mixed salad. The meal finished with a blenderberry fool. Each of the schools had
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to attend Accrington and Rossendale College and prepare the meal for a intensive ta s tin g and analysis.
by two Americans, Betty Barlow and Joyce Mer man. The choir will also sing two groups of British folk songs. The concert will take
place at Edisford School on May 18th, beginning at 7-30 p.m.
ju d g in g , Westholme, School, Blackburn, won the competition, with Bowland School in the runners-up spot.
After a long day of
two pupils received a cer tificate, badge and cookery book.
For coming second, the
Driving successes for Pendle Witches
AT the annual meeting of the Pendle Witches — the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ East Lancashire group — the chairman reported that 51 associate members had been entered for the advanced driving test during the past year.
the meeting th a t the figure was double the number on previous years. The popularity of the
Mr Gordon Barnes told
group’s training courses was , h owe v e r , not matched by. the success of the annual “Motorist of the Year” competition. It was held in Blackburn but was very poorly attended.
described the group’s involvement in courses, organised by the police at Colne for anyone who has recently passed their ordinary test. Any driver interested in attending such a course, was asked to contact Mr Barnes at 46 Willows Lane, Accrington (Accrington 381852), or Colne police station.
The ch a irm an also
to Mr Barnes for his ser vices to the group. It was pointed out that he had beenchairman, secretary and treasurer for three months following the sud den d ep a r tu re of two officials. A popular social pro
A trophy was presented
gramme had included trips to the theatre, a visit to
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THE kind-hearted pupils of Class 5 Pendle A at Ribblesdale School nave raised £200 for the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Diabetic Group for Young People.
Path in poor condition
CONCERN has been shown in Whalley regard ing a v illag e c e n tre pathway. Members Whalley and
Little Mitton Parish Coun cil heard that the path on Green Park was in a poor
condition. Coun. Arthur Pearson
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Probably one of the largest Reproduction dining room and
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asked whether there was anything that could be done to improve the situation. Chairman Coun. Frank
in the school who suffer from diabetes and the class decided to raise money for the cause,” said t e a c h e r M rs E n id Duckworth. I t took the pupils just,
“We have young people
three weeks to raise the money through a-series of events including a lunch time disco, raffle, “guess the weight of a rock” com petition and a non-uniform
day. A cheque for £200 was
Pope said that the problem would be investigated.
presented to the diabetic liaison nurse, Mrs Alison Whittle. Our photograph shows Mrs Whittle receiv ing the cheque, from pupils, with Mrs Duck worth (right) looking on.
Good wishes from pals
FRIENDS at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School have sent a get well mes sage to first-former Alec Wallace, who is recovering at home, following a roac ac c id en t o u ts id e the school. Alec (12), of Pimlico
Leyland Motor Vehicle Museum, a treasure hunt and a canal cruise from B u rn le y ’s W e a v e r s ’ Triangle.
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MOVES are being made in C l i th e ro e to s t a r t a b ereavem ent sup p o r t group as part of a new policy to help people through the trauma of los ing loved ones. The organiser is Mrs
Ann Connell, a sister at (Clitheroe Hospital, who has called a meeting for May 15th at Trinity Meth odist Hall to launch the group, which will serve the Clitheroe and Whalley areas. Said Mrs Connell: “We
Planning follow-up to successful reunion
A REUNION for former pupils of a Clitheroe school was so successful that the organisers lost count of the number of requests for a follow-up party in the not-too-distant future.
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pupils and five former years ago, so there was teachers of SS Michael and a lot of news to catch up John’s School had not set with as they mingled at an eyes on each other since informal gathering.
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Extension of Sawley rest home gets approval
are offering a service. to people who have been bereaved and would like to come along for a social evening or for advice and help with their problems.” The move has been ini
tia ted by the d is tr ic t health authority which, in line with Government policy, recognises the need for a new approach to helping the bereaved. “It will be an informal
A SAWLEY' rest home is to be extended to provide 18 more nursing beds and associated facilities, despite objections from the parish council. Members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Devel
opment Control Sub-committee gave approval to the extension at Riverside House, Main Street, Saw ley, for Mr and Mrs C. Holland, after hearing the parish council’s objections. They stated that the house was becoming a nursing
Michael and John’s Social Club, the building which used to house the Catholic secondary school when it drew pupils from Clitheroe and neighbouring villages. Two classes were repre
I t was held a t SS
sented, involving pupils who left in 1961 and 1962. A total of 127 ex-students nd t h e i r s p o u s e s
attended. Organiser Mrs Barbara
Girls in court for assault on officer
TWO Clitheroe girls, who attacked a police officer grappling with a youth in a doorway, appeared before the. town’s magistrates along
(20), of Whalley Road, and Tracy Manley (24), of West View, both admitted obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty. Philip Dean Wilson (17),
with the youth. Sharon Anne Taylor
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of Kemple View, Clith eroe, adm itted using threatening words and behaviour. All three were fined £100. Prosecuting, Mrs Susan
complex, the house area was overdeveloped, the extension was not in scale and would cause consider able visual impact and a turning area should have been provided previously. In addition, two nearby residents submitted objec
evening where people can have a chat over a cup of tea,” added Mrs Connell The meeting starts at 8
tions regarding the size, increased activities and access.
a.m. and anyone wanting further information is asked to contact Mrs Con nell at Clitheroe Hospital (Clitheroe 27311).
the rear, replacing tennis courts. Provision had been made for a new turning area, the site was well screened from-the village and the number of car parking spaces proposed would adequately cater for
Councillors heard that the extension was to be at
the. proposal. Approving the application, councillors asked that
Kind pupils raise cash for diabetic group
a letter be sent supplementary to conditions relating to access.
Barker said: “ I t was a very successful evening and we’re now looking into the possibility of holding another reunion in five y e a rs ’ time, although th e re were some wno wanted to meet again next year.”
arrange the reunion after being stopped in the street by former classmates who wanted to meet up again with old pals. She formed a small committee and they were successful in tracing most of the people involved. Our picture shows for
Mrs Barker decided to '•
mer pupils and staff at the reunion.
Wartime exploits
THE guest speaker at Clitheroe Evening Towns women’s Guild was Mr F. W. Woodruffe MBE, who t a l k e d a b o u t h i s experiences in the RAF during
the.last war and also ; about his exploits in France as a member of the RAF Escaping Society. The vote of thanks was
given by Mrs M. Ross. Thirty-five members
June 7th, is an open one. It will be held at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, York Street, and not the Catholic Hall, as stated on the programme. The speaker will be Mr D. Goodall, who will be talk ing about a doctor’s work in India.
enjoyed an evening drive and supper at the Copy Nook H o te l , Bolton- by-Bowland. The next meeting, on
Organ slides
MEMBERS of Ribbles dale Camera Club were treated to an audio-visual p resen tat io n of organ music and slides of Clith eroe P ar ish Church’s organ at their meeting. The short presentation
Road, Clitheroe, was involved in an accident with a car driven by Mr Andrew John' Travis .(23) of Mytton View, Clith eroe, while he was cross ing Chatburn Road. He was taken to Black
burn Royal Infirmary and went home after tre a t ment to his r ight leg, which is broken in three places.
was given by club member Mr PaurMacNe'-ll to end his illustrated talk, which combined his interest in photography and Gothic architecture by contrast ing the architecture of Ripon Cathedral with churches in the Ribble Valley. Next Tuesday’s meeting
Riley said two officers were talking to a driver in Moor Lane, Clitheroe. Wilson, who was walking pas t with his friends, including Taylor and Man- ley, became extremely agitated. He was physi cally restrained from get ting at the officers by his group. Mrs Riley said Wilson
CONCERN about the delay in the reopening of Clitheroe Castle Museum was expressed at the Rib- b le V a l le y C o u n c i l meeting. Coun. Eric Bracewell
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became more aggressive for no apparent reason and started jumping up and down and fighting his own friends. He refused to go home
ing problems at Castle House, can the chairman give an assurance that all outstanding structural works are now in hand and that upon completion the museum can anticipate a certain ’ future as one of our main tourist attrac tions?” he asked. C o u n . Mrs C le g g
and began to struggle vio lently as an officer pushed him in the doorway of the Brown Cow public house to restrain him. Mrs Riley said Manley
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threw a punch at the officer, but he moved away and the punch con nected with Wilson’s face. Both Manley and Taylor
tried to pull Wilson away. The officer and Wilson fell to the floor and Manley tried to kick the officer. Mr John Houldsworth,
replied: “I am pleased to give him an assurance that all outstanding works are in hand and th a t the museum will reopen as soon as is practicable. “Negotiations are taking
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for Taylor, said she acted with a misguided sense of loyalty to Wilson, who was her cousin.
In town on exchange visit
FIFTY French pupils are on an exchange visit at Ribblesdale School, Clith eroe, this week — and planning to spend as much time on “le shopping” as possible. Tuesday saw them in
school for the morning and at a civic reception in Blackburn in the after noon, welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn, as the town is twinned with the pupils’ home town, Peronne. Yesterday they went to
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