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‘Auntie Kath’ — a very special lady


A C L I T H E R O E w o m a n w h o b e c a m e t h e t o w n ’s f i r s t f e m a l e


S D e c i a l c o n s t a b l e h a s


son was born and lived in Low Moor all her life. She was the youngest daugh­ ter of a former Clitheroe Mayor, the late Alderman Wilkinson. She died in Clitheroe


Clitheroe Girls’ Grammar School and after leaving in 1929 started work as a buyer at Clitheroe Shirt­ ing Ltd, now Trutex. Her job meant a certain


Hospital on Saturday, after suffering a stroke. Miss Wilkinson attended


A BIG H A N D FO R TH E BO YS - AMD G IR L S - IN TH E BA CK RO OM


tills an empty space. Saturday lunchtime comes to a close for a


T™ v rh°pping is done, the odd jobs are tidied up and a quick bacon butty


variety of Ghtheronians. Insurance manag­ ers and a stonemason; housewives and the


mimr ;fSnd a C0UP1® of young boys, among


hopes of taking the town to Wembley, makes its way to Shawbridge.


Sm td T ~ a" haVe jUSt °ne thins on The team behind the team, with high


half-an-hour before kick-off. Nor does it start at lunchtime on Saturday. On Thurs­ day evening, a committee meeting is held to dissect the club’s previous week’s perfor­ mance and plan ahead for Saturday.


Matchday for Clitheroe FC does not start


when the players are relaxing in front of Grandstand’s “Football Focus”, perhaps cleaning their boots — the backroom staff prepare the ground for a successful matchday. Groundsman Keith Lord has the pitch


Then, at about 1 p.m. on Saturday —


Clitheroe Auction Mart prices


C L I T H E R O E A u c t io n M a r t reported busy trading again this week with a good all-round show of stock and increased numbers in the sheep section.


A n o th e r e x c e l le n t sh ow o f


p r im e y o u n g h u lls saw a top price o f l.’J7.50p/kg for a Conti­ n e n ta l b u l l , w i th th e o v e ra l l av e rag e a t 121.28p/kg


Clean ca t tle w e re also brisk,


with some good en trie s making well o v e r 120p/kg. The a v e n g e s to o d a t 112.d7p/kg, u p 2p on th e previous week. More ca ttle a r e re q u ire d to sa t is fy b u y e r s o rd e rs : 100 clean c a t tle would be nice to see.


In th e y o u n g b u l ls se c t io n ,


l ig h t mad e to 128.50 (110.09), m e d ium to 1 3 7 .5 0 (1 2 5 .9 0 ) , h eav y to 129.50 (129.50), overall 137.50 (121.28.


( 1 1 2 .7 0 ) , h e a v y to 1 1 2 .5 0 (108.-10), overall 122.50(110.(51). M e d ium h e i f e r s m a d e to 122.50 1114.30), heavy to 123.50


(1 1 5 .3 7 ) , o v e r a l l to 1 2 3 .5 0 (114.73).


With ju s t a few less cows in


th e m a rk e t , th e t ra d e was good, w i th b e s t cow s s t i l l b r in g in g h ea lthy re tu rn s and o th e rs hold­ ing th e i r price well. Top price w a s 1 1 3 p /k g a n d a v e r a g e 80.00p/kg, still ris in g on previ­ ous weeks.


Medium s te e r s made to 122.50


ments and gateman Ian Rimmer stands to attention waiting for the arrival of the first fans. Pat Quigley, vehicle arrange^ takes his place in the car park to organise the arrival of visitors with cars. And Simon Rush takes his place with Ian on the gate, ready to sell the programmes. Christine Rush opens the club shop,


ready for those who want to wear their hearts on their sleeve. The shop, which opened at the start of the season, has been a success, selling club memorabilia. I t has


day officials, there is already a hive of activ­ ity in the ground. Alan Johnson is preparing their refresh­


those armchair spectators who prefer to have a little wine over their football. As the players amble in with the match-


make their way to the canteen to prepare the buffet for the sponsors and the visiting club’s officials. Their pies and cups of tea and coffee also sustain the fans when the Blues are a little off colour. Steward Colin Ball opens the bar for


marked out in advance. Doreen Nelson and Margaret Rimmcr


Wilson and chairman Steve Rush have a number of duties on matchday — entertain- ingbeing the politest description! The final man in the jigsaw is the club’s


those who do not follow football know that the number is wrong. But these days, along with the manager and his team, there are three substitutes. Who, then, are the other two? Jordan Walmesley and Michael Bur­ gess, of course! The Blues’ ball boys who keep the game flowing when all those on the pitch lose their sense of direction! Treasurer Terry Nelson, secretary Colin


brought some valued income into the club. Reg Lawson’s raffle ticket sales are another valued money-spinner. Out come the Blues, all 17 of them! Even


vice-chairman, John Hosty. His impersona­ tions of Kenneth Wolstenholm, over the ground’s public address system, are legend­ ary. With an aggregate victory over Man- gotsfield Unitea on March 23rd, and a place finally booked in the FA Vase final at Wembley, the supporters will be waiting for Mr Hosty to say: “Some people think its all over. It is now.”


A p p l a u s e a s f i r m i s t o l d : ‘ t a k e y o u r w i n d m a s t d o w n ’


A FIRM that flouted p la n n in g law and erected a wind mast without permission at a Ribble Valley beauty spot has felt the full force of council wrath. Villagers from Dutton,


Planning and Devel­ o pm en t C om m i t te e rejected a suggestion by Coun. James Rogerson


the site of the mast, broke into applause in the public gallery of the Ribble Val­ ley Council Chamber when councillors demanded that the mast be removed. Councillors described


storm of protest when it e re c ted the mast on Easington Fell, without permission, with a view to constructing a wind farm in the Forest of Bowland. Its breach of planning law and th e p ro sp e c t of unsightly turbines in an a re a of o u ts tan d in g


the actions of Blackburn firm Lynbome Ltd, which e rected the mast, as deplorable and accused the firm of cynicism. The firm unleashed a


(Longridge) that the mast be allowed to stay. He commented: “It will


Howel Jones (Clitheroe) criticised Lyndborne, describing as utter rubbish its claim That the firm did not realise it had to have planning permission for


claimed naivety about planning law — what utter


just playing the system.” His deputy, Coun.


the mast. He said: “This firm has


rubbish! I t erects these things all the time and is


cost us more in time and money to take enforce ment action against the applicant, who will almost certainly appeal, than in allowing the mast to stay.” Lib. Dem. leader Coun.


natural beauty left resi­ dents and local politicians blowing hot air. Members of the council's


take action against this firm. It is our duty. This


Frank Dyson (Clitheroe), described the matter as one of principle and demanded the mas t’s removal. He said: “We have to


do with whether or not a wind farm is erected in the future, it is a matter of principle here and now.” His motion of enforce­


matter has got nothing to by onlookers.


ment action was supported unanimously by councillors and greeted with applause


died, aged 82. Miss Kathleen Wilkin­


amount of travelling. She was responsible for cloth buying, working on the girls’ wear side of the firm. After 45 years at the firm, she retired in 1974.


section of the National Fire Service and worked in the telephone exchange of the report centre at offices in Clitheroe Castle grounds.


a During the war she was member of the women’s


made history by becoming the town’s first female special constable. She was sworn in at the borough magistrates’ court in 1951. Throughout her life, Miss Wilkinson took an


Miss Wilkinson later


Your old shoes will help others


A SHOE re cy c l in g collection point has been set up in Clith­ eroe so th a t Third World countries can benefit from local peo­ ple’s cast-off footwear. A collection box outside


re-usable and these are sold to Third World coun­ tr ie s where they are reconditioned and resold at affordable prices. For those shoes beyond repair, pilot research is being car­


so far, there has been a steady flow of items. Most cast-off shoes are


it is helping to preserve Bridge results


recycling company said: “The scheme provides work in countries, espe­ cially in India, where opportunites are sparse, but it is also creating job opportunies in the UK. “But, most importantly,


WINNERS of the Pendle Club’s weekly bridge ses­ sion were as follows. Fri­ day: Mrs J. Kenyon, MrT. Thornber, Mrs E. Wood, Mrs M. Whittaker. Mon­ day: Mr D. Mortimer, Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs M.


B u t l e r , Mr s Crosth waite.


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ried out into techniques for reprocessing them as alternative products such as sound insulation. A spokesman for the


Castle Cobbler’s in the town centre has been pro­ vided by the European Recycling Company and,


who runs Castle Cobbler’s, which is tucked away behind Castle Street, near its junction with Moor Lane, said: “Although the scheme is going very well in Clitheroe, tne company would welcome many more shoes.”


Well done!


THE recent annual spring dance at West Bradford Village Hall, which raised £500 for the SuperScan Appeal, was organised by the ladies’ social section of the Clitheroe and District branch of the National Farmers’ Union. Secretary Mrs Mabel


Holden said the committee had been delighted with the amount raised and grateful for the generosity


of all who had helped to make the evening such a success.


the environment by reduc­ ing the number of shoes going to landfill sites.” Mr Melvyn Thompson,


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‘Editing new Spring stoc^ now arriving daily,


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face at the golf club and was affectionately known to members as “Auntie Kath”. When not outdoors play­


big part in her life. She was a committee member of Clitheroe Tennis Club, Chatburn Road, and was once lady captain at Clith­ eroe Golf Club. She became a familiar


ing sport. Miss Wilkinson played bridge and listened to music. She always remained active and had attended a jazz concert only a few days before her death. Miss Wilkinson’s funeral


takes place at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, today.


nieces and nephews and their families.


followed by cremation at Burnley. The service will be conducted by Rev. Rodney Nicholson. She is survived by her


active interest in many aspects of Clitheroe’s com­ munity. She was treasurer of the Grammar School Old Girls’ Association and secretary of the town’s amateur dramatic club. Sport always played a


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are also particularly wel­ come at the next Tuesday meeting on March 19th at the club’s premises on Ribble Lane, Chatburn, for the judging of the annual competition prints. The best of members’ recent work will be on display.


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join his son Daniel, who is an established member.


shall and his daughter Gemma into the choir to


Paul’s veteran family choir members, the mother, son and daughter team of Mrs


junior choir and was able to join us at Christmas, and she and Daniel per­ suaded their dad to join as well.” The Marshalls ioin St


“Gemma had been on the waiting list for the


slightly less and last to ioin was Mrs Wallace who, like Mr Marshall, was brought into the choir by her children. Our picture shows, from


ber of the choir for 10 years, her brother for


Christine Wallace, Adam and Nicola. Nicola has been a mem­


the left, Mr Marshall, Gemma, who is eight today, Mrs Wallace, Dan­ iel, Nicola and Adam.


A thank-you from Third World mums


Britain pretend not to see their children’s prepara­ tions for Sunday, workers at the charity’s shop in Market Place have created a special window display to celebrate the achieve­ ment of women bringing up their children in coun­ tries ravaged by famine and war.


throughout the Third World! As^ mums throughout


geous. energetic women with tne indomitable will to raise their children for what they hope will be a better future. Their: needs are not only for food and clothing supplied at times


An Oxfam spokeswoman said: “These are coura­


TO MARK Mothering S u n d ay , Oxfam in Clitheroe is saying a special thank you to all its supporters who have helped the situa- t i o n o f mothers


tal aid agencies but for the funds which support the overseas programme.


shop volunteers are very grateful for all the support they receive from Oxfam supporters in the Ribble Valley and from visitors to our town who have increased the shop’s income during the recent difficult trading period.”


“The Clitheroe Oxfam


Oxfam has received illus­ trates the response of Third World mothers. Members of the Eswatini Swazi Kitchen in Swazi­ land say: “Because of your interest and sales, we are able to have homes, how­ ever poor, and to send our children to school. Many go barefoot still, but they are lucky to get schooling. We hope it will make life easier for them than it has been for us.”


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