6 Clitheroc Advertiser & Times, May 16th, 1991
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A N o p e n d a y a n d exhibition o f memora bilia on Saturday will launch the centenary celebrations. Also on parade will
b e R e s u s ia n n e a n d R e s u s ib a b y — tw o models used fo r life saving training. A n d th e r e w i l l be
m an y o th e r item s of apparatus on display, plus a video show of v a r i o u s f i r s t a i d techniques. T h e e x h i b i t i o n
s h o u l d p r o v e a fa s c in a t in g in s ig h t in to th e w o rk o f the S t J o h n Am b u la n c e movement, while giv in g t h e p u b l i c a g l i m p s e o f
t h e
a ch ie v em e n ts o f the past. An e xtra at tra c t ion
w i l l be p ro v id e d by artist David Simmons, of York Street, C lith e r o e , w h o w i l l be ottering a portrait sit ting service. T h e o p en d a y w i l l
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OPEN DAY at Headquarters, 13 King Lane, Clitheroe 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 25th
COFFEE MORNING at the Mayors Parlour, 10 — 12 noon
Sunday, June 2nd STALL at HERITAGE FAYRE
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THE division is justifiably proud of the loyal men and women who have served it down the years.
ers will, no doubt, remem ber the two senior officers in our flashback pictures (right) who spearheaded the celebrations when the group celebrated its dia mond jubilee celebrations in 1951.
And many of our read
superintendents Mr C. Sutcliffe and Miss P. M. Newsam.
They were divisional
stone had been reached and the town was happy to join in the celebrations.
Then, as now, a mile
p la n n in g m an y s p e c i a l a c t i v i t i e s th ro u g h o u t th e y e a r and the next date for y o u r d i a r y is M a y 2 5 th , w h en a c o f fe e m o rn in g , in c lu d in g stalls, will be held in the Clitheroe Mayor’s Parlour. Mr Simmons w i l l be th e re a g a in offering his services. A n o th e r disp la y of
m em o ra b i l ia w i l l go on view between July 6 th a n d 2 0 th a t the
S k i p t o n B u i l d i n g S o c ie ty ’s C l i th e ro e branch. T h e division is also
p la n n in g to h o ld a s ta l l a t th e H e r ita g e Fa yre in C lith eroe in June and will stage its own autumn fa ir on a date still to be fixed.
Proud milestone for local St John Ambulance
A CENTURY of caring for the sick and the suf fering — that’s the splen did record of the Clitheroe Division of St John Ambulance. Our volunteer force of
first-aiders who turn out come rain or shine at most public events in the town are celebrating their cen tenary in style with an on going programme of acti vities throughout the year. Congratulations are
the years. The division has an
An advertising feature by Sheila Nixon Heartfelt thanks
THE local St John Ambulance Division would like to extend a big “thank you” to everyone who has helped the first-aiders over the years to continue their valuable operations. It says: ‘Tribute must be paid to all the people
pouring in from many organisations and firms in the area which have bene fited from their skills over
exceptional record of pub lic service, which is inex tricably linked with the history of Clitheroe and its tragedies and triumphs. They played their part as the wounded came back from the Boer war and the first and second world wars and many members also served in the con flicts, some giving their lives. Thanks to some pains
taking research by the members themselves, a fascinating story has emerged. Tribute, they say, should at this time be paid to the pioneers who established the division. The story begins in
ing for some 20 young men willing to learn first aid. The group met in St
who have worked so tirelessly. . . to all presi dents, vice-presidents, officers and mem bers . . . to the doctors and nurses who have helped and supported u s . . . to all who have don ated money or equipment or have helped the divi sion in other ways, including the Press, police and County Ambulance Service. The division is financed by voluntary donations
and fund-raising events by members and local organisations.
John Ambulance Brigade in Cl itheroe, e gr
24th, 1991.
headquarters on the
;roup with national' April
it registering
The nursing division was registered on the
same date, the first class having been formed by Mrs J. J. Frazer in con nection with the St Mary’s branch of the G ir ls ’ Friendly Society.
1890, when Mr John Riley (who later became a cler gyman) organised a meet
Mary’s School and was instructed by Dr J. J. Frazer. About the same time, another group met at the Wesley School, instructions being given there by Dr J. J. Smithies. The two classes even
tually merged and an examination was held, with the successful candi dates forming the very first division of the St
made i ts mark and demands on its services came from all directions — even from as far away as the capital during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee year in 1897, when mem bers were invited to assist the London Brigade dur ing the celebrations.
The division quickly
of members’ unselfish action. One th a t has
There are many stories
guard’s van or luggage van from the railway station to Blackburn and our local first-aiders were called on to push them to the infir mary. If they missed the train back, they had to walk all the way home!
classes firstly at the old Technical School in Green- acre S tre et, then the Mayor’s Parlour, the Rechabites’ Hall in Green- acre Street and the old school in Church Brow, which was eventually bought by the division and used as its headquarters until seven years ago, when it moved to its pres ent headquarters at 13 King Lane, Clitheroe.
The division held its
CONGRATULATIONS__taking their centenary photocall for our cameraman arc the Badgers,
Cadets and adult members, who are said by the national leader to be maintaining the movement’s
“highest traditions.” The division owes much of its success to several
stalwarts who have served the movement for many years, but they prefer not to be named indi vidually as they take their bow. They say congratulations are due to the divi
messages.
congratulations is a certificate from the London headquarters. It says: “The commissioner-in-. chief records his appreciation of the Clitheroe Quadrilateral Division, which has cared for the sick and suffering for a continuous period of 100 years, thereby maintaining the highest traditions of the Most Venerable Order of St John.”
Taking pride of place among the messages of
sion as a whole and arc pleased that their impor tant milestone has received many goodwill
Lane headquarters on Saturday, when an exhibi tion of memorabilia will be available for public
It will be on display at the open day at the King viewing.
Clitheroe 2232i (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)
Warm welcome awaits new members
caught the imagination of presents the local St John present members as they Ambulance Division could delve into their history involves the pre-first world war travel arrange- ments for Clithe roe patients to Blackburn Royal Infirmary.
ONE of the best birthday
have during its centenary celebrations is an influx of new members. The message comes
Stretcher cases trav elled by train in the
pare them for entry into the cadets and competition
from senior officers as they now plan for a future1 to match their remarkable past achievements. “After the second world
war and until the present time, the division has remained active, but seriously hampered by lack of new recruits,” said a spokesman. “Not many people these
caters for 11 to 16-year- olds and meets on Mon days, from 7 to 8 p.m. In addition to first aid and caring for the sick, they cover a wide range of sub jects and activities and assist adult members on
work. • Cadets: This group
public duty operations. Nine former cadets
obtained the Grand Prior’s Award — the highest'
days are prepared to give their time on a voluntary basis and many people are unaware of the extent of the work carried out by today’s members of St John. These vary from duties at village fetes to escorting sick and injured patients back to this coun try after accidents while on holiday abroad. “One of the busiest
award — and two present members are completing the final subject for the qualification. • Adults: The division
has 15 adult members, all of whom are trained and qualified in public first aid, first aid work and caring for the sick. Some mem bers have undertaken fur-
ther training in leadership. .................................... dt
Their skills also include patient handling and lift ing and the use of radio communications.
day and weekend courses to improve their know ledge and capabilities. Adult classes are held on Mondays, from 8 to 9 p.m.
They frequently attend
which has two qualified firs t aid in s tru c to rs , arranges public first aid courses. The last two courses, held in Septem ber and January, resulted in 39 people qualifying for first aid certificates.
Meanwhile, the division,
course is being run at present and a further course in September is already well booked, so anyone in te re s ted in attending should write to S. J . A. Divisional Instructors, 13 King Lane, Clitheroe (Tel 29093 or 24736).
Another fully-booked
ing courses for industry may be obtained from S. J. A. County HQ, 15 Mount Street, Preston.
Any information regard
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years for public duties was during the Clitheroe 800 celebrations, when mem bers covered 717 hours of public duty. Since then, the average hours each year have been 680.” The division has three
groups catering for vari ous ages. • Badgers: At present
there are 14 junior mem bers aged under 11 who meet on Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m. Instructors pre
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