Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


Noise from road chippings sets off alarm bells


OVERSIZED chippings on the road have created something of a noisy enolders in one area of Sabden, say parish councillors.


Clitheroe Road as a race track and the hard-pressed residents have to contend with having nowhere to park.


problem for housen Motorists already use


ways Department at Whalley when he attended Sabden Parish Council’s annual meeting. Top of the list of com­


fic problems for the Clith­ eroe Road residents were outlined to Mr Dennis Wright from Lancashire County Council’s High-


The on-going list of traf­


THE Wednesday evening walks continue to be well supported, with over 70 members of the Clitheroe Group of the Ramblers’ Association on the West Bradford circular trek. The walk, covering five


Seventy out for evening ramble


miles, started from West Bradford Bridge and headed in a westerly direction, crossing the fields to Waddington and West Bradford CE School. It continued from West


query about fallen leaves


plaints was the noise from traffic driving over the chippings. The chippings at 14mm were larger than the average chipping for residential areas, admitted Mr Wright. But he said they had been chosen because of the speed of vehicles on that road. One resident said he had


taken to wearing earplugs, another compared the


noise to a jet aircraft over­ head and another said the vibrations even caused car alarms to go off. Mr Wright agreed to


noise.” He also heard about the


still being on the road from last autumn, he- pointed out that Sabden roads were swept four times a year and the gul- leys emptied twice yearly


Unusual guests flock to local service


look into the matter after telling the meeting: “ I wasn’t aware of the effect residents from the


continuing problems of high-speed motorists using the village as a short-cut between Clitheroe and Burnley. Other matters which Mr


Bradford Road through Meadow Head and headed north west to Dove Sike and onwards to Hancocks. The group made the


LORD and Lady Wad­ dington took the salute in Clitheroe’s Market Place hen about 400 local


Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides and Brownies took part in the annual St George’s Day Parade on


Sunday. It was led by District


Commissioner Peter Car- renter and the Rossendale scout Band, together with flag bearers from the vari­ ous troops:


included the Mayor and Mayoress of Ribble Val- y, Coun. Howel Jones


Other special guests


' the walk, varied wildlife reports were received, with walkers at the front seeing a heron and mem bers further back rescuing a hedgehog from a cattle grid and helping a calf back into a field. The next Wednesday


ascent towards Bradford Fell, turning to the east to cross Drakehouse Brook and passing the farms of Bucks and Lowcocks, before following the River Ribble from Grindleton back to the starting point. With so many people on


walk will be held on May 8th, meeting at Higher Hodder Bridge for a p.m. start.


Views from


•conditions proved to be a bonus for members of Clitheroe Ramblers on th e i r B e a co n F e l l excursion. Led by Bob Frost, 28


Beacon Fell NEAR perfect weather


members started from Beacon Fell and followed a number of tracks and paths to Inglewhite vil­ lage. They continued onwards to Lower Wood, where spring bluebells were on display. Continuing to New


Wright agreed to look into were the new temporary footpath on the Bull Bridge, and problems with the surface of Whalley Road. In reply to a resident’s


Farmer who served on council


A FORMER chairman of Langho and Billington Parish Council, Mr James Hargreaves, has died,


aged SO. He served on the parish


council for a number of years and also on the for­ mer Blackburn Rural Dis­


trict Council. Mr Hargreaves, who


died in the Langho Centre nursing home, came with his family to Mytton Fold Farm, Langho, when he was eight and spent most of his working life there. His son, Frank, has deve­ loped a thriving hotel and restaurant business along­ side the farm. He was also a Freema­


A BISHOP’S flock included some real sheep when he preached at Bolton-by-Bowland on


lambing service for the Bowland Deanery at SS Peter and Paul’s Church and leading the flock was the Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev. Robert Williamson. Sheep and lambs were


Sunday. The occasion was a


church didn’t make much sound.”


placed in a pen in the church as 270 people gath­ ered for the service, held to celebrate the lambing season. There was also a display of shepherds’ crooks loaned by Mr John Alderton, of Clitheroe. The service is held


son and a long-standing member of Wilpshire branch of the National Farmers’ Union. As well as Frank, he is survived by a son, James, and a daughter, Elsie. Mr Hargreaves wor­


Bridge, the walkers joined the river Brock and fol­ lowed bankside paths via Brock Hill and Waddicar arriving at Bleasdale for a refreshing break at Higher Brock Hill. Finally the ramblers


shipped at St Leonard’s Parish Church, Langho where a service will be held tomorrow, prior to burial at Old Langho.


Nature walk


1 a week on Saturday and 'led by Doug Hartley. Members should meet at Waterloo car park at 10 a.m.


returned to the summit of Beacon Fell to view the colourful panorama of Bleasdale Fells. The next weekend walk, to Long Scar, will be held


Trust’s sale


MEMBERS of the Pemlle Forest Association of the National Trust raised £105 from a spring sale held at the United Reformed Church Hall, Clitheroe, on Saturday. It was the third annual


to Downham Thirty-five members took part in Clitheroe Natural­ ists walk to Sawley, Swan- s id e , Downham and Chatburn. Led by Mrs Gwen


annually, with the various churches in the deanery taking it in turn to host the event. It was organ­ ised this year by the vicar of Grindleton and Bolton- by-Bowland, the Rev. Chris Greenwell, who said: “The service went really well and the sheep and lambs we had in the


THE annual flag day for the Save the Children Fund, organised by its Clitheroe committee, broke its own record for the second year running on Saturday, when a mag- nificent £832.11 was raised.


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Robinson, the walkers were given an interesting insight into the historical facts about the area by the leader. The w e a th e r was


glorious and 35 flowers and 18 birds were seen along the route. The walk­ ers spent an hour in Downham before continu­ ing on their journey. Mrs Madge N u tte r expressed thanks to the


leader. The next excursion, to


sale organised by the group and the first held in the Ribble Valley — pre viously they have been at Padiham. Books and bric- a-brac were for sale, as well as garden produce coffee and biscuits.


Winster Valley will be led by Mrs Nutter and mem­ bers should meet at Clith­ eroe station at 10 a.m. a week on Saturday. Anyone requiring fur­


ther information should contact Connie Bishop (22274).


vided by St Helen’s Church Choir, Wadding­ ton, and the duet, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd,” from Handel’s “Messiah,” was sung by choristers Sarah Baron and Hayley Smithies. Bolton-by-Bowland Sun­


Special music was pro­


Portraying village life in


flowers


SLAIDBURN Methodist Church is to hold a flower festival, starting on Satur­ day, on the theme of "vil­


lage life.” The intention, says the


day School children read “Spring” by William Blake and Helen Nicklin, of Gis- burn, recited “The Lamb,” also by Blake. Margaret Aspin, of Grindleton, read an extract from “Hill Shepherd,” by Forder, and Christine Thwistleth- waite, of Rimington, read two dialect poems.


farmer Mr David Nicklin and his daughter, Helen, introducing one of his flock to the Bishop.


Our p ic tu re shows Flag day sum


The amount included money raised by the Clith­


eroe Ladies’ Circle and pupils at SS Michael and


John’s RC School, as well as money raised in the


streets and at Teseo’s Store.


N ew s fromtheVillages WISWELL


attend, members of Wiswell WI held a “do it yourself’ meeting. President Mrs Alice Clarke doomed new member Mrs


No speaker When the speaker failed to


Musgrove and birthday greet­ ings were given to Airs Hol- irate, Mrs I. Thompson, Mrs ’iober tson and Mrs Mus-


members had been invited to


grove. I t was reported th a t 10


attend Sabden WI on .June 10th to hear Mrs Ann Sharpe speak about natural beauty. Outings secretary Mrs I). Corner has organised a day trip to Kendal, Windermere ami Orange for May 22nd and anybody wishing to go should forward their name as soon as possible. Mrs Clarke was presented


Simonstone Old School on T u e sd a y , a t 7-30 p. Everyone is welcome.


Hats off Alembers of Simonstone WI


acted as hostesses for the NAB Group meeting held at Whalley. Airs Robinson gave an entertaining and humorous talk entitled “Tit for Tat,” during which she showed her collection of hats, each with its own story. Pendleton WI provided


excellent entertainment later in the evening.


WI meeting, guest speaker


Indian culture At Simonstone's monthly


with a basket of flowers for her golden wedding anniver­ sary. The special prize was won by Mrs Dorothy Hilton and supper hostesses were Airs F. Birtwell, All’s S. Shar­ pies and Airs C. Thompson. At the next meeting, reso­


lutions for the AOA1 will be discussed and there will be a plant stall.


I WROTE last month that we could expect a rash ol summer migrants as soon as the weather warmed up. A month later we are still waiting. Although several species have arrived, numbers are still well down, as the prolonged period of northerly winds holds many birds up somewhere to the south. The ringed plover is both a resident and a winter


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visitor. From the winter population of about 30,000, some 9,000 pairs remain to breed, the majority of them at the coast. However, in Northern England and Scotland a few do move inland to nest on fresh­ water shingle banks. In recent years, one or two pairs have bred at Stocks Reservoir. The little ringed plover is a much rarer bird than


stone Garden Club, Air John Rowbottom, welcomed mem­ bers to the AGAI and intro­ duced Air Cliff Astin, who gave an amusing illustrated talk entitled “what’s Inn a Name?” He was thanked by Mr Rowbottom. Retiring secretary Airs AI.


Inn names Acting chairman of Simon­


its larger cousin, with only about 500 pairs nesting in this country. It winters in Africa and is a true sum­ mer migrant. In the mid 1940s there were only three pairs, all in Southern England. It is still found mainly in that area, where post-war sand and gravel work­ ings have greatly increased suitable nesting habitat. Its natural nesting habitat consists of bare river


Airs D. Hajela gave a fascin­ ating talk on a Hindu wed­ ding, describing two ceremon­ ies she had attended in India, showing photographs of both occasions and displayed the beautiful clothes and jewel lery worn. Airs Haiela answered ques


minister, the Rev. Graeme Halls, is to show visitors what goes on in the community. Most of the displays are


Anniversary show at auction mart


IT was the anniversary show and sale at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday, when G3 cattle and 408 sheep, including 145 lambs and 84 ewes, were forward.


the champion was a steer from K. Riley, of Dunnoekshaw, which also headed the price list


Cattle found a good trade and


at 155p. Other prizes were:- Best Con­


tinental bull: T. W. Pickard and Son, of Great Harwood (137p); A.


Best native bull: 1 and 1). Whitwell, of Bolton-by-Bo\v land (117» and 114p). Best Continental steer: K.


Tomlinson, of Brindle (135^>).


being provided by local groups and businesses.


Those taking part include the village school, WI Brownies, doctor’s sur gory and also Whalley Methodist Church. Even the village pub, the Hark to Bounty, is lending - hand. Slaidburn Methodist


Church was built in 1821 [taking it one of the oldest emaining Methodist chap- :1s still used for worship in


the Ribble Valley. Improvements to the


building on the green have been undertaken during the past three years and it hoped to complete these 18 months.


opened by the Mayor of the Ribble Valley and guests will include MP Mr Michael Carr. The floral displays will


The festival will be


Riley (champion); A. Tomlinson (138p). Best Continental heifer: T. \V. Pickard ami Son (135p); R. Gilbraith (15f>p). Best cow: J. U. and Al. I. Berry, of Wad- ilington (S5.5p); S. Hartley, of Slaidbum (Sip). The show produced some excellent lambs, with the cham­ pion pen shown by B. Breaks, of Newton. A pen of 17 kg Texels sold at £44 per head and reserve champion was a pen of Suffolk 17.5 kg from J. Stott and Sons, of Ribchester, for £43. Second in the under-17.5 kg class was B. Breaks, with 1G.5 kg, fetching £41.20, and second in the over- 17.5 kg class was H. S. Kaye, with 19 kg, fetching £45. All lambs again met sound


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national trends. Hoggs are nearing the end of


the season and, although selling


well, are of patchy quality. Young bulls: Light made to


138p (average HS.Ulp), medium to 155p (123.81p), heavy to 122.5p, overall to 155.5p


(121.05p). Steers: Light made to -104.5p (lOOp), medium averaged 13Sp,


overall averaged 13Sp. Heifers: Light made to 135p


(llOp), medium to 117.5p (108.57p), heavy to 112p (102p), overall to 135p (107.0Gp). Cows made to lOlp (G9.G3p). Lambs: Standard made to


continue on Sunday, from to 6 p.m., and on Bank


Holiday Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Developers told views of public


A DAY-LONG meeting between developers architect, consultant and Ribble Valley Council off! cials was held in Clitheroe on Monday. The reason — to discuss


comment on plans for the old auction mart site from the public and statutory bodies. Ribble Valley Council'


tions and told of the many aspects of Indian culture. A competition for the oldest wedding photograph was won by Aliss Waddington with one


dated 1897. Arrangements have been


made for a gardening day at Alyerscough College on June 12th, a day trip to Bridge- mere Gardens on June 19th and the annual walk on June 27th. The next meeting will be on May 10th, when there will be a mini-show.


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shingle. Such places tend to become vegetated after a year or so and the birds are then forced to look elsewhere. Last weekend I was delighted to discover a pair on territory where last winter’s floods had laid bare a suitable stretch of river bank. I have seen single birds in the area before, but this time the male was advertising his territory with a song flight, while the female remained on the ground. The little ringed plover is specially protected under


Schedule One of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Consequently, to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, I am only prepared to say that the site is somewhere


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Rowbottom gave her report of the year’s activities. Shop se c re ta ry Mr Rowbottom thanked everyone for their support, p ar ticu larly the volunteers who helped in the shop, and treasurer Mrs G. Holt gave a financial report. Officers elected were: Air


Rowbottom (chairman), Mr K. McKeand (president), Mrs Wilshaw (treasurer). Commit­ tee: Mr F. Williams, Mrs M. Rowbottom, Mrs B. Holt and Airs P. Livingstone. Unfor­ tunately there were no nomi­


nations* for secretary. Final arrangements were


discussed for the trip on June 1st.


Welcome A whist drive organised by


Mrs S. Wade will oe held in SLA1DBURN


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were kept busy when they competed in the Bowland


258.82p (237.3p), medium to 251.Up (231.4Gp), overall to 258.82p (234.79p.) Hoggs: Light made to 152p


standard to 188.24p (lG4.S5p) medium to 183.33p (lG8.44p) heavy to 158.14p (154.98p) overall to 188.24p (lG4.52p). Ewes made to £2i.5() (£13.13), ungraded lambs averaged £4G and ungraded hoggs made to £30.50 (£22.41).


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and his daughter Helen; the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs Pat Shepherd: MP Mr Michael Carr and Mrs Carr; acting county com­ missioner Mr Ken Jack- son, of Crawshawbooth, and county president Mr Harold Burrows. The parade started at


the Scout county chaplain, Fr. Livescy. The address was given by the Rector of St Andrew’s Church, Slaidbum, the Rev. Brian Derbyshire, and the organist was Mr Charles Myers. The troops and packs


Eshton Terrace, before processing around Woone


Lane, Moor Lane, Church Street, Market Place, York Street, Well Terrace and Church Brow. A service at the Parish


Ctitheroc Advertiser if- Times, May 2ml, 1991 9


High entry for • Gisburn Races


THE time is here again for the popular Gis- - burn Races and this year a higher than usual i number of horses and their amateur jockeys will be jumping the fences.


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Jonathan Haighton says that 150 entries from as far away as Shropshire and the North East have


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been received — the high­ est entry in recent years. The horses, including


the whole family. There: will be trade stands, a : jumping castle for the chil-! dren and other attractions! as well.


several from local stables, will pound the seven-fence course at Westby Hall Farm on Saturday. Some fences are jumped two and three times and the book­ ies, plus a tote, will be there for the punters. The races are organised


hurne Park Hospital and trophies and mementoes'; will be presented to the. successful jockeys.


The main sponsor is Gis-


and ample car parking will; be a v a i l a b l e fo r i si>ectators.


Island life


paraded their flags to the altar rail and the young­ sters reaffirmed their promises with th e ir leaders. Afterwards, refresh­


Church was then led by the Vicar, the Rev. Anth- onv Roberts, assisted by


ments were served by the Scout fellowship in the Town Mayor’s Parlour. Our picture shows some


of the youngsters before the start of the parade.


by Pendle Forest and Cra­ ven Hunt and this year sees the 10th anniversary of the transfer of the point-to-point from its old site at Sawley Brow to Westby Hall. Master of the hunt


Michael Banister, lady m a s te r J a n e T hompson


and John Townson, of Whalley, will be entering


horses. Mr Haighton, who suc­


THE sp e a k e r at St. James’s Women’s Fellow­ ship meeting was Mr Len Williams, whose wife She-; lagh is the organist at the Clitheroe church. He spoke about the his­


joint leader Mrs Joan; Marsh. The speaker at the next


tory of Malta and showed slides illustrating island life. He was thanked by


ceeded his late father, Ian, as clerk of the course, said that “an exciting day at the races” is promised for


meeting, on May 8th, will be the Rev. Eric Joselin. It will be held in St James’s Infant Hall, beginning at 7-30 p.m.


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director of development Mr Philip Bailey said that observations following the recent exhibition in Clith­ eroe Library were con veyed to thosev present “They now know exactly what the concerns are and it is up to the developer to consider how to incorpo­ rate those concerns." Mr Bailey gave


u n d e r t a k i n g th a interested groups, espe eially the town’s Chamber of Trade, would be con suited before amendments go to th e P lan n in Committee. Chamber of Trade press


Regional Rally. The club secured a number of first places and manaeed to claim third place overall in the well contested event. In the stockjudging section,


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Gillian Carr, Margaret Carr, Graham Robinson, David Harrison, William Robinson and John Alarsden all col­ lected first places. Firs ts were also recorded by Alark Verity in the boys’ household event, Eleanor Robinson-in the cake icing section and Ali­ son Verity and Heather Har­ rison in the flower arranging competition. In the regional display,


that the views of the pub­ lic and interested parties on the redevelopment, fol­ lowing the exhibition were not to be released to the general public. “How will people know


that any revised plan is ' response to public com­ ments?” he asked.


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Claire Leonard won the cook- erv se ction and Ele anor Robinson and Heather Harri­ son the handicraft event. Alembers of the club also held a business meeting and quiz. The next meeting is to be


held at Dunsop Bridge Farm on Tuesday.


RIBBLE BUSES will operate a “Sunday ser­ vice” along most of their routes on the May Day Bank Holiday Monday and the late Spring Bank Holi­ day Monday (May 27th). Customers are asked to


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