8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, November 14th, 1091 John on target for big sports success


CLITHEROE Castle Cement scaffolder


John Bridges (35) is used to scaling dizzy


heights with his job . . . but this week


he climbed to new heights in his favourite hobby of clay pigeon shooting.


John, of Bonny Grass


Cottages, Clitheroe, has won three competitions


which qualify him to shoot for the North of England and last week became the advanced champion among 80 competitors at the Craven Shooting Club at Coniston Cold, where he has been a member for only 12 months.


John, who is also a


member of the Kclbrook Shooting Club and the national Clay I’ igeon


Row over tree


felling spreads to Roefield


THE row over tree felling spread to Low Moor, Clitheroe, this week when workmen removed a large beecli on Roefield Playing


Field.


‘Too cold’ to walk home from pub


A CLITHEROE enter­ tainer who thought it was too cold to walk home from the pub was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £200 after driv­ ing while drunk. James Ryan (‘15), of Bal­


moral Avenue, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol in his sys­ tem, after a Bonfire Night drinking session at Low Moor Club, Clitheroe. The court heard that


Ryan was stopped by police at 11-33 p.m., while driving his car on Lancas­ ter Drive. He was asked to take a breath test, which proved positive, and was taken to Clitheroe Police Station, where it further test revealed 83 micrograms of alcohol in 100 ml of breath, more than twice the legal limit of 35. Ryan, in mitigation,


said he was an entertainer by trade and often worked as far afield as Scotland and London. On the night in question he had been drinking at the club, where he had consumed six pints of beer. Ryan claimed it was too


cold to walk home, but said he regretted driving his car. He was also ordered to pay £25 costs.


Fireworks enjoyed


TH E annual bonfire organised by Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club was an e n jo y a b le oc ca sion despite appalling weather. It was held at Lowcocks


Farm, West Bradford, the hosts being Mr and Mrs R.


F. Clark. The fire was lit by Derek Clark and an enjoyable fireworks dis­ play was organised by Keith Roberts. A hot-pot supper fol­


lowed and a vote of thanks to the hosts and organisers was proposed by Peter Coates and seconded by Sharon Flitcroft. Next week's meeting at


Pendleton Village Hall will feature a talk on “A Silver Jubilee trip.”


Residents of St Ann’.-.


Square were upset when workmen came to remove the tree on Monday. “The reason no-one was


informed about this bla­ tant act of vandalism was because we would have protested,” claimed one resident. They said workmen told


them- that the tree had to be removed because it was rotten and in danger of falling. Mr David Hewitt, Kib­


ble Valley countryside officer, confirmed, how­ ever, that the tree was rotten. He said: “The tree was


carefully examined and it was noticed that not only was it rotten, but was leaning. “With tall trees, par­


ticularly where they are near roads and public areas, safety must always be our first priority. We try and merely remove branches where possible, but this is not always possible. “ It is very sad when a


beautiful tree has to be removed. But it must be remembered that we are faced with an ageing tree population and one in which the gales are finding out the weaker trees,” he said.


Holiday in Holy Land


CHURCHWARDEN at St James’s, Clitheroe, Mr Bob Gordon, showed a video of his visit to the Holy Land at a meeting ol the church Women’ s Fellowship. Mr Gordon, who visited


both Israel and Cyprus with his wife in the sum­ mer, showed scenes of the


Mount of Olives, the Gar­ den of Gethsemane, the


Stations of the Cross, the


Wailing Wall and the cob­ ble d s t r e e ts o f Old Jerusalem. “ A l l these scenes


brought the life of Jesus very close to us,” said a spokesman for the group. There was a good atten­ dance despite bad weather and Mrs N e l l ie Kay expressed thanks. N e x t we ek , guest


speaker will be Miss Carol Walker, a lay reader at Christ Church, Chatburn.


Awards time for the canoe club


CLITHEROE Scout and Guide Canoe Club held its annual presentation evening at Mytton Fold Farm Hotel, Langho, on Friday night.


The prizes were pre­


sented by Mr Simon Lis­ ter, Ribble Valley Coun-


Justified premium for


mart has signed up witli the MHO for a lamb assessment scheme to be carried on after the demise of the present sub­ sidy scheme. A significant point in favour of the scheme was proved on the day when the export quality Jambs averaged Up yer kilo over the rest. Young bulls: light made to


(10-1.2p), heavy to l l lp (93.45p), overall to 127..r>p (102.17p). Cows: light to 95.5.p (158.12p).


(100.18p), medium to 109.ftp (93‘.45p), overall to 101).op (!)!).S-lp). Heifers: medium to 127.f»p


(MO.O-lp), medium to 144.74p (137.13p). Bwes: overall to £22.50


(£15.13). At Briday’s sale of store


sheep, lambs and rams, there were 1,751 sheep and 41 rams forward. Trade was again very brisk in the store sheep market, especially for smart lambs. Bwes continued to sell well, but rams had a limited value. Lambs: Suffolk X £17 to £33, Texel X £20 to £31, horned


wethers £1) to £2(5, horned gim- tners £12 to £21). Bwes: horned correct £li> to


£32, horned not correct £D to £21, Mule run with ram £2-1 to £35.


Hams: Suffolk to £100, horned to £00. lambs: standard to 147.0(»p


quality stock THUMB was a very firm cattle trade at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday, when 81 cattle and l,()l)h sheep were forward. Qual­ ity beasts claimed a justified premium, while lambs continued their long awaited advance up- the price scale, with the averages almost exactly match­ ing the national average for the day. It was announced that the


oil’s sports development officer.


At the ceremony, Sarah


Watson (1-1) was awarded the title “ best Guide racer,” with “best Scout racer” being Conrad Bisp- ing (15). Sarah also shared the "most improved Guide — runner-up” award with Victoria Valovin (U). Other awards were:


Most, improved Guide — Sharon Wilmot. Most improved Scout — Daniel Heyworth. Canoer of the Year trophy and best attended Scout award — Vikki Chatburn. Best attended Guide — Claire Peters (St Mary’s Guides, Clitheroe). The Guides of St Michael and St John, Clitheroe, won the "Total


Trophy.” The Canoe Cluli’s Club­


man Trophv was won by Mr Derek Kenyon and a


127p (average 112.1p), medium to 121p (I07.9p), overall to 127n (llO.fwp). S te e rs : l ig h t to lOKp


brand new award — for best visiting group — by Harrogate Guides. Some of the prizewin­


ners are pictured with Mi- Lister after the ceremony.


Shooting Association, only became interested in the sport six years ago. His meteoric rise to fame means that he is now among the top 10 shooters in the north and will represent the area in regional competitions.


The hews has delighted


John’s wife Christine. The couple have a six-week old daughter, Amanda, and John hopes


she will follow in his footsteps in the sport when she is older. Meanwhile, the trophy


and pewter tankard won at Coniston Cold have


joined others on the family sideboard, with recent acquisitions including the champion’s cup from Itishton Shooting Club acquired a fortnight ago and the Kclbrook Shooting Club champion’s cup from two


months ago. Clay pigeon shooting


has several different disciplines and John shoots the “ sporting discipline,” unlike our other famous clay pigeon shooter, Ian Peel, originally from Dale Head, who shoots the “Olympic trench discipline” and represented the country in the Olympic Games.


The sporting discipline


involves shooting at targets set off from unexpected angles, whereas Olympic trench involves more defined targets.


As the sporting


discipline is not represented in the Olympic Games, John’s next aim is to shoot for England in international competitions.


BLO-B-BWAD OTNYOLN


Prize night At the annual presentation


dinner of Bolton-by-Bowland Cricket Club, at the Coach and Horses Hotel, president Mrs M. A. Bosonnet pre­ sented prizes to Mr N. Bun- yon (John Theaker Cup), Mr P. Levett (Yorke Trophy), Mr C. Tilbury (Bert Ashley Cup), Mr M. Smalley (Hodgson Tro­ phy), Mr E. White (Tony Holmes Trophy), Mr K. Whi- twell (Ken Watson Cup), Mr R. Banks (Coach and Horses Trophy and Copy Nook Tro-


phy). Chairman Mr J. Hunt wel­


comed everyone and paid trib­ ute to Mr and Mrs C. Fergu­ son, licensees of the Coach and Horses Hotel, for their support during the year. He presented Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Bosonnet with bouquets of flowers. Treasurer and social secre­ ta ry Mr E. W h ite was


thanked for organising the evening and the. raffle, which raised £300 for funds. Mr M. Smith was thanked for tend­ ing the pitch throughout the season.


Well attended There was a good atten­


dance at the Armistice Day service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, conducted by tne Rev. C. Greenwell. Wreaths were laid on the war memorial by Mr and Mrs T. Armor and Mr D. Howard. Paul Beverley played Last Post.


Plenty of festive eheer on way


CLITHEROE traders plan to shake o f f the winter blues with the town’s big­ gest ever Christmas lights display in December. A new partnership deal has


been worked out with the Ribble


Valley Council for the big switch- on atd p.m. on December 1st. Volunteers have been putting up the


lights and the display has been extended to the bottom of Moor Lane and King Street at an additional cost of £1,800. Clitheroe Chamber of Trade spokes­


man Mr Barry Stevens said the traders had made a gift of all the £15,000-worth


of lights to the council. “The Chamber will continue to pro­


vide the necessary 2,000 bulbs every year and pay for the electricity. For its part, the council is taking on the erec­ tion and dismantling,” he explained. The lights will also twinkle from


Castle Street and Wellgate and from December (>th the Castle Keep will be


illuminated. Traders hope to cast away the gloom of a recession-hit year with a variety of


Christinas ente r tainments on December 15th. Next day, a Monday,


will see the traditional late-night shop­ ping, when shops stay open for longer hours. The feast of fun will include chil­


dren’s rides, torchlight carol services, brass and jazz bands and traditional street entertainment in a town centre closed off to traffic. Six colourful displays are being


placed around the town in addition to the the Christmas crib scene outside the Castle entrance. Last year, a Santa’s Grotto in Moor


Lane was enjoyed by many local chil­ dren and premises which can be used


free of charge are being sought this year, but so far without any luck, so it is increasingly unlikely that there will be a grotto. Anyone who can offer room for one should phone Mr Keith


Taylor at the Ribble Valley Council


offices (Clitheroe 25111). Welcoming the new spirit of co-oper­


ation between the council and local business community, Mr Taylor thanked all who head helped to put up the lights. “We hope the Christmas display will be enjoyed by the whole town and that last year’s success will be repeated,” he said.


Villagers in for shock tactics


Bowland WI Mrs M. A. Bosonnet welcomed VCO Mrs P. Uden and introduced guest speaker Mr Thomas and his assistant Mrs L. Knowles, who gave an informative talk on jewellery brought from his shop in Skipton. They were thanked by Mrs C. F. Pickles. A competition for a niece of


Jewellery President of Bolton-by-


jewellery was won by Miss M. Downer-Bottomley, Mrs M. Holland and Mrs J. Wilkinson. Members were reminded of carol singing on December 15th and 17th, at (5-30 p.m., in aid of “Headway.” Reports were given by


treasurer Mrs M. Howard and secretary Mrs A. Pickard.


Mrs Bosonnet thanked officers, committee and mem­ bers for their help and sup­ port and welcomed two new committee members, Mrs B. Booth and Mrs H. Robinson. Officers re-elected were: Mrs Bosonnet (president),


Mrs Pickard (secretary)* Mrs Howard (treasurer), Mrs P. Duckworth and Mrs N.


Cornthwaite (v ic e -p re s i­ dents). Mrs Uden gave a sh o r t addre ss and was thanked by Mrs Bosonnet.


GRINDLETdN'


Fun disco About 50 pupils and friends


had a good time at a fun disco organised by Friends of Gnndleton School on Friday. At the event, in the scliool hall, youngsters enjoyed


(lancing and playing games, with many prizes being given out. No profit was made as this was a fun event rather than a fund-raising activity. The next fund-raising event to take place will be a nostal­


gia disco and supper for adults on December 7tn, from 8 p.m. until midnight. This get-together, also


organised by the Friends, will take place in the school hall, with a licensed bar and music from the ’(>l)s, ’70s and '80s. Fancy dress is optional, but


those wishing to enter into the spirit of things should dress in the style o f the same period. Tickets are on sale from the school or from the Friends committee, price £3, including supper.


Paper The usual waste paper


collection will take place in Grindlcton today, at the top of


Back Lane, near the chapel wall. Contributions of news-


I


iapers, magazines and card- ward can be left in the space


provided and will be most welcome.


Magnificent Bang, crash, wallon was the


DOES YOUR LOCAL


SERVE THE BEST PINT IN TOWN?


HERB is your chance to vote for the Pub/Club which you think serves the best pint of bitter in the Kibble Valley. This competition is open to


everyone, and any Pub/Club can be


voted for as long as it is situated in the Kibble Valley. To place a vote for | your Pub/Club alb | you need to do is | simply complete ■ the entry form • below and return ! itto:


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Advertiser and I Times, 3 King ! Street, Clitheroe. ’ I Names of people | who vote for the | Pub/Club which | wins will go into a | . hat and one win­ ner will be drawn to receive a che-


* cheque for £50 to be donated to n LOCAL charity of hls/jier choice, a large trophy to


que for £25 and a, minimum of one free pint for week for a whole year. Each Pub/Club to be judged | purely on the quality of its beer und should be your personal choice, whether hand pumped or electric served. The w inning licensee will win a


W in £ 2 5 a n d a f r e e p i n t o f b i t t e r e a c h w e e k f o r a y e a r !


retained. The format is as follows: The vot­ ing coupon will be published for the next two weeks. After that, all the votes will be col-


la ted. and the three pubs/clubs


i e ep tor 12 months and a\ small cup to be


with most votes will have their beer judged in the final by a panel of fourjudges. _. The winning pint will be the deci­ sion of the four judges and will be decided on their own personal choice, and their decision is final.


Only ONE VOTE is allowed per per­ son and only the actual entry forms from the Clitheroe Advertiser will be aecepted. No copies allowed. Closing date for all entries is November 20th, 1991. Normal competition rules apply.


Shortage of willing learners


BASIC English and math­ ematics classes at Clith­ eroe and Whalley are doomed to close in the next few weeks . . . unless more pupils can be found. Adult basic education


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co-ordinator Mrs Pauline Riley said: “It would be a big blow i f these classes did close, because there is so little in the Clitheroe and Whalley areas, but we have not really had suffi­ cient numbers since they opened to make them really viable.” Also under threat is a


keyboarding skills course at Whalley on a Monday, which is the day when cla­ sses are most at risk for all three subjects. Though the English and


maths evening and day classes are free at the Ribblesdale Centre in Clitheroe and at Whalley A d u l t C e n t r e , the recession is seen as a pos­ sible cause of the decline, with more people opting to


work part-time in the evenings instead. . Anyone still interested in .going on any of the courses can phone Whalley Adult Centre (822717) for full details.


“SHOCK tactics” — a farce by John Dole — has been lined up as a treat for villagers when the curtain goes up on Bolton-by-Bowland Drama Group’s production tonight. Directed by Michael Dakin, the play opens at


7-30 p.m. in the village hall and is repeated tom- morrow and Saturday. Everything points to a first-class production by


this talented and enthusiastic group of players, who are pictured at their dress rehearsal. The leading character is Fred, a home-built com­


puter, played by Julian Kaye. Fred is not so much programmed as perverse, given to uttering loud and embarrassing remarks at inopportune moments. Other members of the cast are Sue Clement (Mrs


Trudge). Jamie Ferguson (Peter Puller), Eileen Wright (Aunt Esther), Claire Dakin (Mary Shaw),


Colin Bacon (George Shaw), Dorothy Bacon (Marjorie Shaw), David Raw (Albert Shorter), Heather Walker (Poppy Blossom), Geoff Curry (Unde Ben) and Max Taylor (taximan).


Ramblers head for Craven


THE Clitheroe Group of the Ramblers’ Association


is to hold its next walk on Saturday. Members are asked to meet at 10 a.m. at the Waterloo car park for a walk in the Craven dales. The group’s AGM will


be held on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. at Clitheroe Cricket Club. The business part of the meeting will be fol­ lowed by a slides quiz. A spokesman said:


“Members are encouraged to attend what should be a worthwhile and enjoyable evening.”


order of the day at Grindlcton Playing Fields annual bonfire., Crowds of villagers and friends turned out to watch a magnificent firework display and enjuv traditional fare of hot-pot, black puddings, cof­ fee and orange juice. Several vdlagers had built an enormous bonfire, which


LIBRARY CORNER


RECENT additions to stock at Clitheroe Library include: “The only game” — Patrick


RuelL A compelling thriller about the disappearance of a


child. “The dreaming” — Barbara


Wood. A novel set in 19th cen- tury Australia. Joanna Drury sails to Slelboumc in an attempt to trace the mysterious secrets of her family’s past. "Mastering ‘C’ program­


ming" — W. A. Chnpman. A comprehensive introduction to one of the most popular com­ puter languages. ‘‘Creative painting with pas­


tel — Carole Katchcn. Step- by-step instructions on different


styles of pastel painting.


was still burning brightly as the crowd dispersed. Approxi­ mately £70 was raised.


PENDLETON


For the roof Roof funds of All Saints*


Church, Pendleton, benefited by £178.30 raised at a well attended bonfire at the Swan with Two Necks in the vil­ lage. There was a firework display, a tombola and raffle.


Silence A two-minute silence was


Cinema’s tribute to local actor


CLITHEROE Civic Hall Cinema is presenting its own tribute to local actor John Stratton by holding a special showing of the film “The Cruel Sea” on


November 28th, for one night only. The film, loaned by the National Archive,


is based on Nicholas Monserrat’s book. It features Clitheroe’s famous son of the silver screen, who died recently, starring with the late Jack Hawkins. Showing at 7-30 p.m. for five nights from


ob serv ed at A l l Saints’ Church, P en d le ton , on Remembrance Sunday. The Rev. Roland Nicholson read the names of those in the par­ ish who had fought in the two world wars and the exhorta­ tion was read by Mr Tony Ormiston.


WEST BRADFORD


Festive reading President of West Bradford


WI Mrs Pat Rushworth wel­ comed 18 members and spoke about the need for fund-rais­ ing, outlining events for the forthcoming year, including the spring and summer fairs. Guest speaker Mrs Jenny


tomorrow (with no show on Wednesday evening because of the annual Christmas treat organised by the Lions) is the malicious comedy “Soapdish,” based on a daytime TV soap opera.


V


Williams, of Clitheroe Library, gave a most ei\joy- able talk on “books suitable for Christmas.” Her enthusi­ asm made for an interesting ar\d informative evening and a vote of thanks was given by Mrs E. Aspin.


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News from the Villages Arrangements were made


for a Christmas party on December 3rd, when invita­


tions will be sent to members of the Bright Hour and Mother and Toddler Gropp. A buffet supper will be followed by entertainment. Programme secretary Miss


M. Bottomley requested sug­ gestions for topics for future meetings and it was agreed to recommence monthly after­ noon meetings, the first to be held in January at Mrs Edna


Brown’s home. Birthday greetings were


extended to Mrs M. England.


Mrs Aspin informed members of the service available from senior pupils at Bowland School to perform jobs in the home and garden for those who find such tasks difficult. The service would be free and supervised. Raffle winner was Miss K.


Hanson.


Dales characters At a well attended meeting J


of St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Waddington, Mrs Enid Lox- • ham expressed her delight at \ being able to welcome so ’ many guests. Mr W. Mitchell, •; former editor of “The Dales- » man,” gave an illustrated talk on the wonderful scenery and colourful characters of the Dales. He was thanked by ' Mrs Joan Fallows, tea hostess for the afternoon. The MU is linked with the


township of Paterson, South » Africa, where the simplest . items such ns knitting and sewing needles are almost / unobtainable. Waddington branch recently sent a parcel u and Mrs Loxham read a letter r of gratitude from the branch. ,j Mrs Fallows, treasurer of


the C h i ld ren ’ s Society, announced that £95 had been' collected from the parish *


boxes.


Moorhouse will demonstrate cake icing.


Celebrations Newton Village Hall Com­


mittee organised bonfire cele­ brations for the village. Dona­


tions collected during the previous week by children with a “Guy” and a collection on the night paid for the fire­


work display. The fine weather meant


there was a good crowd and hot dogs prepared by the ladies were enjoyed.


Carved buffet Hodder Valley Charity


Committee held its annual dance in Newton Village Hall, raising the magnificent sum of £400, which will be divided between village halls in Slaid- burn. Newton, Dunsop Bridge and Whitewell. A carved buf­ fet supper was served to a capacity crowd and music for dancing was provided by the Lunesdalc Band. During the evening, retir­


ing chairman Mr John Pinder was presented with a bottle of whisKV in recognition of his hard * work. Mrs P in der received a basket of flowers. Raffle winners were: Mrs


L. Dawson, Mrs Shorroek, Mrs Parker, Mrs Bell, Mr Blackledge, Mr Dakin, Mrs K. Taylor, Mrs G. Parker, Mr G. Proctor, Mr P. Dawber, Mrs Oddie, Mrs S. Pinder, Mr Nuttali, Mr G. Oddie, Mr A. Scott, Mr G. Walker and Mrs Marker.


lias


Garden tips Problems of gardening in


Downham were discussed by


Mr Bob Swarbrick when he spoke to members of Down- ham and Twiston Gardening


Club. Eighteen members were


present to pick up many of the useful tips he offered. Tea. and biscuits were served and raffle winners were Mrs Hud­ son, Mrs Chapman and Mrs Robinson. On December 5th, Mrs


Dickinson will give a demon­ stration of Christmas decora­ tions and new and old mem­ bers are welcome.


Names of fallen Downham Parish Church


congregation was joined by members of the Chatburn branch of the Royal British Legion on Sunday morning for the Remembrance Day ser­ vice. A very moving service was conducted by Canon J. Hud­ son and organist was Mrs W. I. Todd. Last Post and Reveille were sounded and the names of the Downham fallen were read.


WADDINGTON


Show time A visit to the Opera House,


Manchester, last Wednesday, to see the production of “ Kiss me Kate” based on Shake­ speare's “Taming of the Shrew” was much enjoyed by Waddington Leisure Club members and friends. The show starred Kate


O’Mara, of the TV soap "Howard’s Way,” and singer James Smillie and featured the music of Cole Porter. A raffle held on the coach


raised £38.50, winners being Mrs W. Burgh, Mrs E. Aspin, Mrs M. Crompton, Mr R. Davies, Miss D. Dewrance, Mrs M. Booth, Mrs C. Bates, Mr J. Bleazard, MrsJ. Alder- ton, Mrs E. Looming, Mrs E. Davies and Mrs R. Iiindle.


Prepare for fair A new committee was •


elected at the annual meeting of Gisburn WI. Officers are ;


Mrs J. Gornall (president). Mrs S. Gravcston (secretary) and Mrs M. Barrett (trea­


surer). Mrs Gornall described her [ 1


experiences at a course on . photography held at Denman College, Oxfordshire. Preparations were made for ’


the Cnristmas fair to be held on December 7th in the Festi- *


val Hall, at 2-30 p.m. There* will be a variety of stalls and Father Christmas will pay a. visit.


Blackburn will give a talk entitled “Bottom drawer quilters,” when new members would be very welcome.


Wreaths laid A Rood congregation met at '


Gisburn I’arish Church for a-< service of remembrance on-1


Sunday morning. The church hells were rung by a visiting, team of ringers. The Rev. .Jonathan Lutnby


led the worship and gave a powerful address. Organist ; was Mr Mark Leadheater and , Bible readings were given by Mr Patrick Townsend and Coun. Harry Waddington. PC Colin Corlett took up popny wreaths to be blessed at the ’ altar. Following two minutes’


silence the congregation, led . by tlie church cross and choir, processed through the village to the war memorial, where Coun. Waddington and PC Corlett laid wreaths and the. vicar said prayers.


Visit office On Monday, members of


Gisburn YFC met in the vil­ lage hall for a trip to Skipton1 ‘


to visit the nqw head office of Skipton Building Society. Next week there will be a .


demonstration of Christmas, decorations by Mrs Swindle- * hurst and a'discussion on this' * year’s drama production.


r\ MITTON. f .


New president President of Little Mitton


WI Mrs Sheila Bowies we!-'


corned Mrs Clark and Mrs Hibble, of Wiswell WI, to the annual meeting to act as tel!-' ers. The annual dinner will be' held at the Shireburn Arms Hotel, Hurst Green, on Jan-. uary 7th. An outline o f the pro-;


gramme for next year was’ given by Mrs Doreen Balshaw and Mrs E. Clarkson gave! details of the WI Show sched-r ule.


A cup fo r most points,


gained in competitions during the year was presented to the oldest member, Miss Mary Hudson. Reports were given by treasurer Mrs Greta Pear­ son and secretary Mrs Marian - Dust. The committee was re-; elected en bloc. After thanking the commit- (


tee and the many members who work behind the scenes,' Mrs Bowles relinquished the office of president, which she has held for four years. Mrs' Balshaw was elected in her


place. A vote of thanks was given


to the committee by Mrs E. Friend, who also won the1 competition for jam tarts. A “ taste and try” supper was. en jo y ed , with favourite recipes made by members for; the others to try.


.


Staff stage protest against hospital job losses


S T A F F from Brockhall and Calderstones hospitals went to the Winter Gardens, Black­ pool, yesterday to protest to Health Minister,’ Mr Stephen Dorrell about the job losses planned for then’ hospitals.


, Mr Don-ell was visiting


the Blackpool conference of the charity MIND. The h o sp ita l s ta f f


wanted to draw attention to the 344 losses — 94 through compulsory redundancies — planned fo r B r o c k h a l l and Calderstones. The hospitals, which


provide a service for peo­ ple with mental handicaps,


are closing as a conse­ quence of the “care in the community” programme, said staff secretary Mr Ian Gallagher.,


He added: “ The staff


argue that it is unreason­ able for the Government to say that local resources alone should deal with the


personnel consequences of this programme. “They want to see an


improvement in.staffing levels and government help to fund voluntary redundancies.


Woman injured


A CLITHEROE woman was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary after an accident in the town centre yesterday. Kathleen Penfold, of


Gills Croft, was invofved in a mid-morning collision with an estate car while crossing the road at the junction of Castle Street and King Street.


She was believed to


have sustained serious leg injuries. . ..


“Mr Dorrell is passing,


the buck. We shall use every means at our dis-i posal to draw public atten­ tion to the Government’s off-hand abdication of responsibility — which is its sole policy for staff serving in hospitals such as our own.”


» On December 5th, Jackie ‘ !


On December 4th, Mrs « ‘


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