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Inventor of I RIMINGTON LA D IE S jet engine || pjJT ON GOOD SHOW dies at 89


Sir Frank Whittle’s


visits recalled by Stewart Pimbley


WORLD famous aero-engineer Sir Frank Whittle, who was responsible for ensuring


Clitheroe’s place in the history books for its part in the development of the jet engine, has died.


And this week a Clith- eroe man recalled meeting


he wrote a revolutionary thesis outlining his ideas


the aero-engine pioneer twice when he visited Waterloo Mill, the site where je t engine devel­ opment was carried out during the second world war.


B ru n g e r le y Avenue, worked on the combustion cylinders for Lucas Gas Turbine Ltd at its Clith-


Mr Jack Gregory (81), of


eroe site. He said: “On the first


occasion I remember talk­ ing to him and pointing out a small alteration that was needed and he agreed. He initialled the alteration on the design drawing.”


jobs. It is believed the visits took place in 1942.


to the mill, Sir Frank walked around, talking to the workers about their


During the second visit


understood to be the only times Sir Frank visited


These two occasions are


the town. However, his reputation


went before him and the Clitheroe workers knew what he expected of them. Mr Gregory said: “He knew what he was talking about and had his own ideas about how things should be done.”


home in America on Fri­ day, aged 89. He has been described as the greatest aero-engineer of the cen­ tury for his invention that changed the face of world travel.


Sir Frank died at his


his greatness came in 1928 when, as a RAF cadet.


Still time for show entries


THERE is still time to get your entry into the Clith­ eroe Garden Club Show to be held in the parish church lower hall on Saturday. I t is open to all resi­ dents of the Ribble Valley


The first indication of


on jet propulsion. After many years of


struggling to convince the authorities about the


merits of his jet engine, he developed a prototype in the late 1930s. Devel­ opment work was later earned out at various sites around th e co u n try , including Clitheroe. The Government requisitioned the Waterloo Mill site in 1940.


the Swan and Royal Hotel that Mr Spencer Mills, of the Rover Motor group, Mr Stanley Hooker and Mr Ernest Hives, both of Rolls-Royce, met to iron out difficulties over jet engine development.


It was two years later in


engine’s development back on track. The mill was used to produce and develop the fuel system and combustion chamber.


This meeting put the


engine, the W2B, which was fitted in the tail of a Wellington bomber and was tested in the air in 1942.


It produced Whittle’s


interest in Clitheroe’s involvement in the je t engine development were shown last year.


S ig n s of ren ew ed


Clitheroe 2000 renovated a| jet engine and displayed it outside Clitheroe Rail­


Local interest group


play in the town about the history of the jet engine


Samantha, 10, has style


A YOUNG lady with style — that’s Clitheroe school­ girl Samantha Johns, of Corporation Street


While on holiday in Pwllheli with her family,


and, with 42 classes of flowers, fruit and veget­ ables, there is something for everyone at 5p per


entry. Two free classes for


children are for a minia­ ture garden and “best- dressed vegetable”. Schedules are available


the 10-year-old walked off with a “Miss Elegance’’


title in a competition attracting more than 30 fashionable contenders


from around Britain. Samantha, who is a


pupil' at St James’s CE Primary School, wore a coffee, pink and white


from 12 Beverly Drive, or ring Clitheroe 424165. The show opens at 2


p.m., where some produce will be on sale and refresh­ ments will be available. Gifts of cakes, etc., will be gratefully accepted.


dress and her blonde hair braided, and was awarded a certificate after the judges at a Butlin’s holi­ day cam]) decided she was |


tion, aged between 10 and 13.


way Station. It is believed| that there are future plans to have a permanent dis­


HEAVY rainclouds were swept away and the Memorial Institute basked in warm sun­ shine as the Riming- ton WI 49th Handi­ c r a f t and P ro d u c e Show opened to the


public. Chairman of the show committee Miss Mary


B a i r s t o w welcomed friends old and new and paid tribute to all who had worked hard to ensure the success of the show. She introduced Mrs


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THE award winners proudly display their trophies. (CAT 1473)


grown cut flowers and newter tankard for best vegetable: Mrs A. Seed. Silver goblet for most points in preserves: Miss A. Kenyon. Carr Memorial Trophy for most points in confectionery: Mrs 11. Spencer. Eva Bullock Bose Bowl for


for best confectionery: Mrs C. Thistlethwaite.


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craft: Mrs M. McPherson. Silver tankard for best exhibit in hus­ bands* section: Mr T. Jackson. Wharton Cragg Trophy for best


date loaf: Miss M. Bairstow. Ellis Memorial Cup for most


Christine Walker, of Helli- field, who was impressed


by the fact that the show had first been staged in th e same y e a r th a t


Barlow Cun for best handi­


Spencer; 3, Mrs C. Thistleth waite. Oat biscuits: 1, Mrs E. Har tley; 2 and 3, Mrs B. Spencer. Ginger biscuits: 1, Mrs F. lnjjleby; 2, Mrs E. Hartley-


:i, Mrs B. Spencer. Decorated cake: 1, Mrs C. Knowles. Husbands’ section: 1 and 2,


best exhibit in show and Silver Jubilee Cup for best floral arrangement: Mrs H. Keighley.


MrT. Jackson. Handicrafts


in 3 or 4-ply: 1, Mrs h. Hartley. Knitting m double, thick or crepe: 1, Mrs E. Hartley. Soft furnishings and rugs: 1, Mrs C. Knowles; 2, Mi's A. Seed. Patch- work: 1, Mrs E. Hartley; 2 and 3, Mrs M. McPherson. Knitted toy: 1, Mrs E. Peel.


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points in children’s section: Louise Hartley. M. J . Carr Memorial Trophy for best five- nine-year-olds: Shaun Hartley.


It i m i n g t o n WI was formed, and she spoke of


the ingenuity and skill needed in those austerity- ridden, postwar years. After she declared the


cups and trophies by Mrs Walker, the excellent


Following the award of ,


show open, Shaun Hartley presented her with a bas­


ket of flowers, and Mrs E. Jackson expressed thanks.


crowd of visitors were able to inspect the astonishing variety of handiwork on


Mrs A. S eed; 2, Mrs C. Knowles: 3, Miss M. Bairstow.


Exhibit in a small basket: 1, Floral art


Gifts from the garden: 1, Mrs H. Keighley: 2, Mrs E. Jackson. Exhibit of fresh foliage: 1, Mrs B. Thompson; 2, Mrs E. Jack- son; 3, Mrs A. Seed. Arrange­ ment in footwear: 1, Mrs A. Seed; 2, Mrs E. Hartley; 3, Mrs C. Knowles. A country walk: I. Mrs C. Thistlethwaite: 2. Mrs E. Jackson; 3, Mrs H. Keighley. Arrangement in a cup and


Silver goblet for best exhibit of 1 0 -15 - y e a r - o 1 d s : S a r a h Moorhouse.


Embroidery: 1, Mrs M. McPher­ son. Canvas or tapestry work: 1, Mrs B. Sjjencer; 2 and 3, Mrs H. Keighley. Needlework jiicture: 1, Miss A. Kenyon; 2, Mrs K. Briscoe; 3, Mrs 11. Keighley. Article with patchwork or uppJi- quo: 1, Mrs L. Hartley; 2. Mrs C. Knowles. Cross-stitch: 1 and


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Meeting over farmland footpath


A FOOTPATH meeting is to be arranged between Sabden Parish Council and Lanca- shire County Council to sort out signs and a proposed route change across farmland.


2, Mrs A. Peacock; 3, Mrs E Hartley.Adult or child’s sewn gar­ ment: 1. Mrs E. Hartley: 2, Mrs C. Knowles. Any other handi­ craft: 1. Mrs F. Ingleby; 2, Mrs Iv Peel: 3. Miss M. Bairstow Photograiih: 1 and 2, Mrs B Sjjencer; 3. Miss M. Bairstow. Children s section


saucer: 1. Miss M. Bairstow: 2. Mrs H. Keighley: 3. Mrs B. Thompson. Arrangement of


display — tempting con­ fectionery and preserves,


dried flowers: 1 and 2, Mrs A. Seed. Corsage:!, Mrs E. Hart­ ley: 2. Mrs A. Seed. Buttonhole: 1,‘ Mrs F. Ingleby; 2 and 3, Mrs


E. Hartley.


skilful needlework, artistic floral arrangements, craf- twork, horticulture and the children’s section, which was as imaginative and colourful as ever, the talented youngsters put­ ting on a superb exhibi­ tion admired by all. Delicious home-made


Flowers


A. Seed; 2. Mrs E. Jackson; 3, Mrs E. Hartley. Hybrid tea rose: 1, Miss M. Bairstow; 2, Mrs B. Spencer: 3, Mrs C. Knowles. Floribunda rose: 1, Mrs E. Hartley; 2 and 3, Mrs F. Ingleby. Scented rose: 1, Mrs A.


Container of flowers: 1. Mrs


teas were another treat not to be missed. Winners of the raffle


RESULTS Special awards


■mints in show, I*nnce_ William Trophv for most ]joints in handi­ crafts ami .fluted tablet for best


Coronation Cup for most


head and shoulders above Silver goblets for runner* the rest of the competi-


most ]joints in show, most ]Joints in flowers and vegetables, Bir­ twistle Cup for best home-


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walked an approved, wanted as soon as possible altered route of a footpath in time for the next issue at Valley Paddocks, Whal- in mid- S e p tem b e r , ley Road, Sabden, and Anyone with any news or with the owner’s agree- information should contact ment are suggesting a fur- Coun. Frank Goss or any I ther slight alteration.


Sabden councillors have council’s newsletter are


siting of the footpath sign jsh Council’s Best-Kept and c le a re r warning Garden competition will be I notices on electric fencing, announced at Saturday’s Meanwhile, parish coun- Horticultural Society eillors raised no objections


They also want better Winners of Sabden Par- parish councillor.


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Shaun Hartley: 3 Hartley.Chocolate crisjiie Andrew H ar tley Devvhurst.Clav model: 1 and 2. Andrew Hartley; 3. Shaun Hartley. Edi­


. and 2, Andrew


ble animal: 5-7 — James D ew h urst: 2 and 3, J a n e Dewhurst. Decorated |>late: 5-< _ 1, James Dewhurst; 2, Jane


Seed: 2. Mrs F. Ingleby: 3, Mrs E. Hartley. Sweet peas: 1, Mrs


were Mrs E. Falshaw, Mrs C. Walker and Mrs V. Giles.


Seed; 2, Mrs E. Jackson: 3, Mrs F. Ingleby. Outdoor container. 1 and 2, Mrs H. Keighley; 3, Mrs E. Jackson. Flowering pot plant: 1 and 3. Mrs E. Jackson; 2, Mrs E. Hartley. Foliage plant: 1, Mrs E. Hartley; 2, Mrs F. Ingleby; 3, Mrs E. Jackson. Cactus or succulent: 1 and 2,


K. Briscoe. One different stem: 1, Mrs A.


Mrs C. Duckworth. Vegetables


Mrs A. Seed. Herbs: 1, Mrs A. Seed; 2 ami 3, Mrs E. Jackson. Any other vegetable: 1, Mrs A.


Seed. Tomatoes: 1, Mrs C. Duckworth.


Preserves


Soft fruit jam: 1, Miss A. Kenyon: 2 anil 3, Mrs F. Ing­ leby. Stone fruit jam: 1 and 2, Mrs F. Ingleby. Fruit jelly: 1 anil 2, Miss A. Kenyon; 3, Mrs K. Briscoe. Lemon cheese: 1, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite: 2, Mrs B. Spencer; 3, Miss A. Kenyon. Salad cream: 1. Mrs M. Bair­


Three assorted vegetables: 1,


2, Andrew Hartley; 3, Jane Dewhurst. 8-15 — 1. Helen Pate; 2. Louise Hartley; 3


Dewhurst; 3. Shaun Hartley. 8- 15 — 1 and 3, Louise Hartley; 2 Bosnlyn Pate. Decorated doy ley: 5-7 — L James Dewhurst.


Surah Moorhouse. Miniature garden: 8-10 — 1 Louise Hartley. 11-15 1


Sarah Moorhouse. Collage: 8-15 — 1, Louise


Valley Paddocks. B u t Rib b le* V a l l e y


Council is to be asked to ensure an agreement is


anv increase in traffic. The Pendlcside Close


annual show, where thc| t.ln . ...Ill „i.nA-At


ditional Newmarket-style disappointed to hear that equestrian development at


trophies will be presented, j$ut councillors were


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the beautiful blossoms of S abden


failed


signed with the owner, preventing gymkhanas, car boot sales, competi­ tions, public events, or


judges, who did not nomi­ nate the village for an


N o r th W e s t in


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to of


award this year. A report detailing the j


road and cul-de-sac sign are being dealt with by *----------— --- r


where the matter is “in hand”, parish councillors


Hartley; 2, Sarah Moorhouse. Own poem: 8-15 — 1, Sarah Moorhouse; 2, Helen Pate: 3, Louise Hartley. Model from a kit: 8-15 — 1 and 2, Louise Hartley; 3, Thomas Moorhouse. Handwriting: 0-11 — 1 and 3,


were told. A wooden sign is also in


Ribble Valley Council youngsters over the past . A A _ „


. i • *»:_ *)n ifnni*c <inrl m n i u 18 SW. ( f t


council before long. The roundabout that has spun hours of fun for Sabden,


be scrapped. Repairs to the pres­


j t


ju d g e s ’ comments I sl expected to be sent to the |


30 years and more is set to I


the “Ribble Valley pipe­ line” warning drivers against blocking residents’ vehicle access to Garden­


Louise Hartley; 2. Sarah Moor­ house. Handicrafts: under 10 —


1 ami 2, Louise Hartley; 3, Jane Dewhurst. 11-15 — 1, Sarah Moorhouse. Exhibit from waste material: 1 and 3, Shaun Hart­ ley; 2, James Hartley. Birthday card: 1, Louise Hartley; 2, Jane D ew h u r s t ; 3. S te p h a n ie


Dewhurst.


Focus on summer


stow; 2. Mrs E. Hartley; 3, Mrs F. Ingleby. Jellied beetroot: 1, Mrs F. Inglebv. Unusual pre­ sene: 1 and 2. Miss A. Kenyon; 3, Mrs C. Knowles. Bottled fruit: 1. Mrs A. Seed. Cold sweet: I and 3, Miss A. Kenyon; 2. Mrs C. Knowles. Wine: 1 and 2, Mrs A. Seed.


Confectionery


Fruit cake: 1, Miss M. Bair­ stow: 2. Mrs B. Greig; 3. Mrs E.


Hartley. Cherry cake: 1, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite: 2. Mrs E. Jack- son. Coconut cake: 1, Mrs C. Knowles; 2, Mrs C. Thistleth­ waite;:!, Mrs F. Ingleby. Choco­ late cake: 1, Mrs B. Sjjencer; 2, Mrs E. Hartley: 3, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite. Date loaf: 1, Miss M.Bairstow; 2. Mrs M. Bairstow;3, Mrs E. Hartley. Lemon cake: 1, Miss M. Bair­


prints


A LOOK back at this sum­ mer’s photographic work was the focus of Ribbles- dale Camera Club's recent


meeting. At a rare indoor meet­


ing during the summer programme of outside e- vents, slides and prints were shown of the club’s activities since the end of the winter’s clubroom


programme. Contributors were Mr


stow; 2. Mrs B. Sjjencer; 3, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite. Swiss roll: 1, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite: 2, Mrs E. Hartley: 3, Mrs B. Sjjencer. Bakewcll tart: 1, Mrs C. Thist­ lethwaite; 2, Mrs B. Spencer; 3, Mrs E. Hartley. Deep egg cus­ tard: t. Mrs B. Sjjencer; 2, Mrs M. Bairstow; 3, Airs E. Hartley. Crushed pineapple cake: 1. Mrs E. Hartley: 2, Mrs E. Jackson; 3, Mrs B. Spencer. F ru it scones: 1. Mrs B.


Stewart Clark, Mrs Mar­ garet Geddes, Mr Ken Geddes and Mr Frank Barnes. Next week, members'


Spencer; 2, Mrs F. Ingleby; 3, Mrs E. Hartley. Shortbread: 1, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite: 2. Mrs B. Sjjencer; 3, Mrs E. Hart­ ley. Jam tarts: 1 and 2, Mrs B.


are invited to a photo­ graphic tour of Stocks Reservoir and Hodder Water Treatment Works. The visit is u rare chance to see how drinking water is collected and prepared for domestic use. Members should meet at 7 p.m. at the treatment works. For further details contact Mr and Mrs Ken Geddes on 01200 42:1474.


ers Row. Pedestrian-rage came to Stubbins Lane, Sabden when a furious eonfronta tion between a speeding driver and passer-by came


wnen iunou comiumu-


to blows. The council heard the


row e x p 1 o d e d a f te r someone walking along the lane, which passes Little- moor sheltered housing as well as houses, was angry at the driver’s speed. Villagers have been con­


ently-immobilised round- \ about on the Holme play area would be too costly. Councillors agreed with chairman Coun. Frank Goss to ask two local firms | to remove it “with a view to scrapping”. Arrangements are also


to be made with Barry the gardener


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site. Other repair work at the


to tidy up the


play area was to start with a new base and safety sur­ face at the end of the slide. Meanwhile, councillors


cerned for some time at the use of Stubbins Lane, popular with walkers as well as residents, as a dri­ vers’ short cut race-track and are pleading for traffic calming measures. Councillors are to ask


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