8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, November 19th, 1902


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C L IT I IE R O E ’S woman deacon, Raehel Simper, is hoping people will accept women clergy for their gifts "


Guarded welcome for women clergy vote


C L I T H E R O E ’ S woman deacon this


■ week declared that she was “very happy” at the Church of England’s decision to allow women priests — as the Bishop of Blackburn prepared to meet female clergy tomorrow to discuss the next steps in the


controversial issue. The Bishop, the Rt Rev.


Alan Chesters, is to have talks with the dioeese’s eight full-time women dea­ cons — including Clitheroe Parish Church’s Rachel


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A RIMINGTON stu­ dent, whose involve­ ment in the commu­ nity captured the hearts of Clitheroe Lions Club members has won the regional final of a national y o u t h a w a r d competition. Catherine Greig (l(i), of


Oak House, Newby, was chosen to represent the area in the prestigious Lions Chibs’ International Youth Award scheme, after being nominated by


To the delight of local


Lions, she outshone six other youngsters from all over East Lancashire at the regional finals in Blackburn, qualifying for the d is t r ic t final in Lancaster.


T he a w ar d th e r e includes a .£500 bursary and entry into the multiple district final, where the grand prize is a i l l ,500 bursary.


in Guiding, said she would invest the bursary in the Brownies and set up a dis­ trict Guiding newsletter.


Catherine, who is active A lower sixth form pupil


her neighbour, Mrs Mary Cm,nci Bairstow.


at Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School, Catherine is a young leader of the 1st Gisburn Brownies, as well as the North West repre­ sentative on a Junior for the Guide


Association. Other activities include


helping set up a People’s Dispensary for Sick Ani­ mals at CRGS, public speaking, raising money for cancer research and working towards her Duke


Man swore at police d ring rowu


A CLITHEROE man who swore at policemen after they tried to intervene in an argument lie was hav­ ing with his girlfriend was lined £32, with .1125 costs, by the town’s magistrates. Paul Downham (2!)), of


Seedall Avenue, pleaded guilty to using abusive language towards the police officers, on a nighL in October. The court heard that


two policemen on mobile patrol saw Downham standing near a stationary car on the night in ques­


tion. He was engaged in a “ forceful argument” with a female. The officers approached


the couple to see if they could help, but Downham swore at them, inferring that they should leave. He was told to watch his lan­ guage, but swore again and was arrested and


taken to Clitheroe Police Station. Downham apologised to


the court and explained that he had sworn at the police officers “in the heat of the moment.”


of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Catherine, who wants to-


be a psychologist, also enjoys camping and is cur­ rently studying for her A-levels.


Two super loos in waiting for a double flush


CHAIN pullers of the world unite — go to two Clitheroe loos and see the light. The two “super” loos in Cullen, at Clithcroes Civic


question, at Tesco’s Clith- Hall Cinema, is confident eroe store and at the Civic that her victory two years Hall Cinema, have been ago was “no flash in the short-listed in “The Initial pan.” Loo of the Year Awards.”


As if their victories in nominated again,” she “But I am amazed to be


191)0, when they scooped said. “ I thought that once the retail and entertain- you had won, they would meat sections of the com- not allow you to compete petition, were not enough, they have been renomin­ ated for this year’s award by pleasantly surprised members of the public. Hoping to be “ flushed


with success” once again is g en e ra l manager o f Tesco’s Mr Peter Hamp- son, who said it was part of a continuing policy by the company .to improve customer services. “ Being short-listed in


the competition is recogni­ tion on our part of the


need to maintain and improve facilities for customers,” he said. However, Miss Barbara


again. Miss Cullen and projec­


tionist Mr Derek Pearson are responsible for the superb condition of both loos. The “gents” sports a d a s h o f c o l o u r w i t h begonias and geranium- filled window-boxes, while the ante-room to the “ladies" contains hundreds of brasses, pictures, tables and chairs. The national winners


will be invited to a special awards luncheon in Lon­ don next month — an


our event one can safely say that -Kilroy was never invited to!


by Peter Devine


Simper — and six non-sti­ pendiary women deacons. Rachel (24), who was


ordained a deacon at Blackburn Cathedral in July, had been watching with keen interest the out­ come of the ordination


issue and was delighted by the Synod decision. She said: "There are two


sides to the issue now that we have won the vote. Yes, I am very happy at the outcome, but there is a long way to go before the ordinations in 1994, giving


many years through the Church’s refusal to let them test their vocation as


people who are opposed to priests ordination the opportunity The decision was also to get used to the idea of welcomed by the vicar of women priests.


St Mary’s Church, Gis- “ I hope people will burn, the Rev. Jonathan


accept women clergy for Lumby, who said he th e ir g i f t s . Since I regarded it as a change 20 returned from my recent years too late, holiday, the few parishio- He was backed by the tiers I have spoken to all Rev. Frederick Clieall at s e e m h a p p y a t


t h e


decision.” Meanwhile, Ribble Val


decision to appoint women priests.


The “Clitheroe Adver­


tiser and Times” carried out its own survey of the


closure of a confidental list showing 3,500 clergy nationwide opposed to the ordination o f women priests. The list, which was pub­


lished in “ The Sunday Times,” indicated that 19% of clergy from the Black­ burn diocese were against the move and 5% in the Bradford diocese. The Vicar of Wadding-


ton, the Rev. Alan Bailey, has assured his parishio­ ners that no woman priest w o u l d b e a p p o i n t e d


against their wishes. Mr Bailey said: “What­


ever my own inclination is, I give my word that I shall not invite an ordained woman priest to serve at our altars until the parish has shown its approval for this.” In a recent parish maga­


zine, Mr Bailey expressed his own view in favour of the changes. But any deci­ sion to introduce a woman priest to the parish in the future would be up to the parishioners. “ I f my parish says no,


then that decision will stand for the following five years before it comes up for discussion again.” idded Mr Bailey. Another clergyman wel­


coming the change is the Rev. Rodney Nicholson, vicar of St Paul’s, Low Moor, who expressed pleasure over the Synod decision. “We value women as


doctors, teachers, broad­ casters and specialists in all sorts of areas,” he said. “ I cannot understand the thinking which debars a woman from being a priest.”


He added that many women had been hurt for'


Family tradition continues New man at Thomas'Rock also believes in quality workmanship


THE Ribble Valley is an impenetra­ ble fortress of the tenet of the “family ■firm” — and in-coming Clitheroe monumental mason Thomas Rayson is more than willing to man that bastion. For Mi- Rayson, who — like Thomas Rock


— has a lifetime’s experience in the craft of stonemasonry, will be running the Market Place workshop with the help of his 24-year-


okl son, Michael, and his wife, Celia. Mr Rayson, who believes that good service and quality workmanship are the certain hallmarks of a


small family business, has been a monumental mason since leaving school. A native of Nelson, lie carved a niche for himself


in stonemasonry with a seven-year apprenticeship at the lormer Whitaker’s Stonemasons, also of Nelson. His fortuitous entry into the profession was, in fact, a result ol his mother’s decision that it was one


^ An advertising feature ^ by Theresa Robson


worthy enough of her son and, 20 years later, he proved her right by opening his own family firm, Rayson’s, which he has operated for the last 18 years.


During that time, Mr Rayson became friendly


with Clitheroe stonemason Thomas Rock and the two agreed that, in the event of the latter’s retirement, the former should acquire the rights of the establishment.


Mr Rayson said: “I think that family businesses are


important in small towns. People have a right to deaf with tradesfolk who have a long tradition in their


area. Thomas Rock built up such a tradition and I aim to carry it on.” And so, this week, T. Rayson Esq., monumental


mason, sets up shop 111 Thomas Rock’s former work­ shop, with a view to continuing a business tra­


dition which Clitheronians certainly hold dear to their hearts.


Advice to guide you round rules and regulations


Fitting memorial to loved one MEMORIAL is a lasting symbol of remem-


ibrance, a tribute to a life liow ended. It is (therefore extremely important that its design ?and the firm producing it should be carefully


p From choosing a headstone material that can with­ stand all kinds of weather to carving a permanent ^inscription on it, it is obviously sensible to choose a ►'memorial specialist, or monumental mason, to under- S.take your work,


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r* . ■ sj Thomas Rayson is undoubtedly such a specialist, gwith nearly 40 years’ experience of designing and pro- rtlucing headstones. With his son, Michael, he offers a Composite memorial service, from the cutting and- polishing of headstones to their inscription in a plethora


ofdillerenl lettering styles. Mr Rayson works largely with marble, granite and


slate and uses the stonemason’s traditional tools, the hammer and chisel.


He said: “These days, you can even have photo­


graphs placed in headstones, encased in special plaques. All sorts of inscriptions are possible, provided they fit m with local authority or church regulations."


Mr Rayson, who stresses to readers that he gives a


three-month guarantee of completion of work, also cleans and renovates existing monuments,- as well as inscribing house signs and plaques.


He added: “When someone loses a partner, it can be


a hard time for them. I want them to know that, when it comes to a memorial, l am here to make it as'easy for them as possible."


CEMETERY and churchyard authorities nearly always have guidelines for the types of headstones they will allow in their graveyards.


The Ribble Valley Bor- regular checks are made to


ougli Council, for example, will not allow white mar­ ble or wooden monuments 111 its Waddington Road Lawn Cemetery, that is, the new part o f the cemetery. No headstone in the


Lawn Cemetery may exceed three feet six niches in height and plans of each, including the type of lettering to be used, must be submitted and approved. in the old part of Wad­


dington Road Cemetery, however, there are no restrictions, although


ensure that the headstones are structurally safe. Mr Rayson points out


that, in general, certain- varieties of stone are more appropriate in some places than others, not only for their appearance, but also because of the effects of weather or local condi­ tions. There are usually also limits to the design of the headstone itself, he says. He further points out


that he is more than happy to advise- any potential customer on any or all of the above points.


ley clergy have given a sion and now that it had guarded welcome to the- been made the Church


would have to get on with it.


“ I think that if I were


here in 50 years’ time, people would be asking


opinions of some local cler- what all the fuss was gymen, following the dis- about,” he added.


According to the vicar of


Whalley, the Rev. Michael Ackroyd, within the Church there was still much opposition to the changes, but it had moved inexorably towards the ordination o f women priests through the invol­ vement of women deacons and laity — of which he was in favour. Warnings were sounded


by the Rev. John Birbeck, vicar of St John's Church, Hurst Green, who said that whilst he agreed with the ordination of women, the Church had to be care­ ful not to alienate its more “Catholic” wing. “Our Church has always


been a broad one that reflected the views and opinions of the various fac­ tions and groupings. I am concerned to continue working together in the future,” he said. Another clergyman who


expressed further words of caution was the vicar of St Andrew’s, Slaidburn, the Rev. Mark Russell- Smith, who said that there was a danger of creating a wider gulf between clergy and laity. Mr Russell-Smith com­


mented: “I am happy the vote has gone through, because we had to face it sooner or later: I think, however, that there is a danger of creating a wider gulf amongst the lay peo­ ple, who get little recogni­ tion for the good work that they do as hospital visitors and preachers and the like, who don’t want to become priests. “Nevertheless, I think


that if the vote had gone against ordination, there would have been far more anger and resentment.”


St Bartholomew’s, Chip­ ping, who said he was in favour of the Synod deci


ROBERTS — HENSHAW


A Clitheroe couple tied the knot on a Caribbean' beach in the Dominican Republic, followed by a bless­ ing at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, when they returned home. The bride, Miss Dawn Henshaw, a hairdresser, is


the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Henshaw, of Union Street, Low Moor. The bridegroom, Mr Steven Roberts, a toolmaker,


is the only son of Mr and Mrs S. Roberts, of Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe.


' The bride wore a short, white, off-the-shoulder'


lace gown with a long train and bow detail at the back. The gown was trimmed with brown, gold and beige flowers. In attendance at the blessing was the bride’s sister,'


Daniclla Henshaw, who wore a cream ballerina- length dress trimmed with flowers to match;the. bride’s. Page boy was the couple’s son, Kurt, and best


man was Mr Paul Spencer. The blessing was performed by the Rev. Rod­


ney Nicholson. An evening reception followed at Waddington Social Club. The couple are living in , Clayton-lc-Moors.


School plaque appeal for


names of dead


THE go-ahead has been given for the replace­ ment of Ribblesdale High School’s lost war memorial plaque — and now local people throughout the Ribble Valley are being urged


to help the school compile a list of the war dead.


/ The original plaque, Meanwhile, Ribblesdale


which was lost during the maths teacher Mr Chris ; 1900s, honoured the dead Roberts has taken on the •


of the the second world job of compiling the list of war, but the school feels that names of others who have died in conflicts since then should be included in the new memorial. Head teacher Glynne


names for the board and is appealing for help. Mr Brayshaw says.that


Ward gave the go-ahead to the replacement, following pressure from former pupil and Royal British L e g ion s ta lw a r t Mr Walter Brayshaw. She has accepted an


offer from the school’s for­ mer woodwork teacher, Mr William Gregson, of Langshaw Drive, Clith­ eroe, to design and carve the new plaque.


it is not going to be an easy task. ' “ We can obtain the


names of Clitheroe ex­ pupils from the town war memorial for the list, but there will be others from the villages and we will need the co-operation of those areas if we are to obtain a full list,” he declared. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Mr


Roberts at the school (Clitheroe 22503).


D ETERM INED to carry on a fine Clitheroe tradition as a monu­ mental mason . . . Mr Rayson, pictured at work and (below) with son Michael


A proud history


-MASONS’ work originated in the Middle Ages and as such, had strict rules guiding its practice.


’ Boys apprenticed to stonemasonry had to obey their


masters and promise not to reveal the mysteries' of the craft to outsiders.


Their apprenticeship — as it is today — was for


seven years, at the end of which time they had to pass a qualifying test, for rough masons in walling


and plain stone building and for so-called “free” masons in stone cutting and carving. It was held that the mark of a specialist or “master”


mason was his ability to work dexterously with a chisel.


Masons traditionally formed themselves into craft


shops or “lodges,” and, over the centuries, flourished- into the specialist crafts, such 11s monumental masonry. It is interesting to note that freemason lodges still


exist, although these days they have little to do with stone cutting! ,


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