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V illa g e cou n try fair d raw s th e crow d s to h o sp ita l grounds


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bers and friends of St Mary’s Parish \ Church, Gisburn, began with a short service led by the Archdeacon of Cra­ ven, the Ven. Malcolm Grundy, who then declared the fair open.


GLORIOUS sunshine beamed down on the picturesque grounds. of historic Gisburne Park Hospi­ tal on Sunday, adding a sparkle' to the successful country fair. The proceedings, arranged by mem-


everyone and thanked the hard-work-j ing steering committee, those taking" part and all who had helped and sup­ ported the event.


Sjaidburn May Queen, Miss Lucy Par-; kinson, and Gisburn’s Gala Queen, Miss; Felicity LLoyd, and their retinues.


Pre sent a t the service were the


Burnley and Pendle Club arrived in the grounds for their country run and pic­ nic. There were over 18 classes in the dog show and obedience trials, run to kennel dub rules by Miss S. Hindle, of


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Water's Edge By Ma rtin James


THE most used, but at the same time one of the most useless baits for catching big fish, is


the grub,, gentle or as it is commonly, called, the maggot. They cost over £2 a pint and are at the bottom of my bait list. Yes, some good fish are caught on this


bait, but only because most people use them. If the same number used bread, many more good fish would be caught.


cent of the big fish. If you use one or two gentles as bait, you will have to use small hooks which means fine lines. Not the'tackle for catching good quality • fish.


Remember, 10 per cent of the anglers catch 90 per • k •


tackle. There is nothing clever in hooking big fish on such tackle. Playing it longer than is necessary and putting undue stress on the fish we catch is not sporting. Last season 1 stood and watched an angler hook and lose a chub of around 31bs. This fish was played for some 10 minutes. After getting broken he turned and said to his mate: “That’s nine fish I’ve lost.” His mate said: “What tackle are you using?” “Size 18 hook to lll&lbs. line”, came the answer. I walked away in disgust. Only a fool uses such tackle for catching chub; so forget the grubs, gentles or maggots. The great and late Richard Stuart Walker once told


. We should not be trying to catch big fish with light •. . i


! and you arc the hunter. Successful angling is all about having the knowledge of a hunter, knowing watercraft, being a naturalist and having a bit ofluck. My top five baits for summer are lobworms, slugs,


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me: “A fish will eat anything unless it’s taught not to.” How true. Most people frighten the fish before they cast out a bait. Remember, the fish is a wild creature-


stewed wheat, bread and cockles. This week I am look­ ing at lobworms and slCigs. Both can be gathered from the garden. For lobworms, the best way is to go out on the lawn about two hours after dark. You will need a torch and a bucket. Collecting worms as they lie on the surface of the lawn is back-breaking business. A lobworm can move very quickly and worms don’t like windy conditions. I keep them in damp, shred­ ded newspaper in a cool place, feeding a few drops of milk every three or four days. For catching chub, I fish worms on a size four or six


barbless hook, hooking the worm just once, then put­ ting a small piece of rubber band on the hook to stop the worm coming off. Try, casting the bait so it lands near the chub’s tail. The fish will often -turn savagely to grab the offering.


. ahead of the fish. As the bait is taken, you will see a slight movement of the line. That’s the time to strike. A carp hooked in the margins will make a mad dash from the margins, causing the reel to scream


around the lakeside at dawn looking for smoke screen­ ing — that’s a fish causing the water to be discoloured — or a bubbling fish. Study the direction it’s moving then quietly drop your free-lined worm six inches


Worms are also a super bait for carp. I creep j J


like a scalded cat. I t’s very exciting. Slugs, black or brown, about four inches long, are


my first choice for bait for chub in the summer. I col: lect slugs at dawn and dusk using a pair of gar­ dening gloves, keeping them in a large bin which has about two inches of soil at the bottom with plenty of lettuce, rhubarb or cabbage leaves. Make sure you


keep the bait in a shady area.


along the water’s edge looking for your quarry. When spotted, impale one or two slugs on a size four hook,


Fishing this bait is quite simple. Creep quietly .


then cast the bait so it lands with a plop a few inches from the fish. Don’t strike as the fish sucks in


was all 81b. chub. Next week — bread, wheat and cockles.


• Below is the third question in our competition to win a top-class fishing rod made by Greys of Alnwick. itemember, there are additional prizes, including


a day’s fishing on the Barnsfoid Water and the River Aire', plus six prizes of the highly-acclaimed Smelly


Jelly from the United States.


the Iliver Kibble start? Whalley theft


FURNITURE and a Calor gas bottle were stolen from a house at Portfield Bar, Whalley.


included a round dining ta b le , were valued a t


The stolen items, which . 1350.


between Ju n e 6th and Wednesday last week. The Calor gas bottle has since been recovered._____ _


The offence look place - • Newton mishap


THE drivers of two vehi­ cles involved in an acci­ dent in Newton did not require hospital t r e a t ­ ment. Mr Simon Ingham (22), of Easington Road, Newton, and Mr ■,ilV'<


lided on Hillhnusc Road.


competition we will repeat the four questions. Answers must be sent, on a postcard please, by July 11th. • This week’s question is — in wliul county does


The closing date is July 4th and at the end of the . . .


________ ______' Powys visit


BEAUTIFUL sunshine accompanied members of Clitheroe Garden Club on a tr ip to Powys Castle, where the pristine gardens and fantastic topiary were a real treat, as well as the museum. Places are available for


the club’s trip to Bening- borbugh.Hall, near York, l on July 18th. The coach


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Mnrsden CM), ,,f. '.’""i"11’ received minor injuries,


but neither went to hosp - tal after their vehicles col­


A STR EE T collection organised by the Disability Network UK charity at the beginning of the month raised £140.86. Charity dirocLor Mr Paul Brennen expressed his thanks to the people of Clitheroe for their support.


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the bait. Wait a few seconds for the fish to turn.,As the line tightens, strike sideways, not upwards. It s very easy to pull the bait from the fish’s mouth. Last season I pulled the bait from the mouth of what I reckon


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with fun and entertainment for all the1, family, with dance displays by th e : Blackburn Ace Majorettes and model aeroplanes flown by the Pendle Forest Flying Club, of Nelson. Children’s' entertainer Shirley Ray, from West' Marton, kept youngsters enthralled and the falcons, owls and hawks fom Sion Hall, at Thirsk, amazed people with their speed and grace. The classic vintage MG cars of the


Felicity presented Mrs Wendy Grundy with a bouquet. There followed an afternoon packed


Mr Christopher Hindley welcomed ‘


Riniington. There was also a display by the Clitheroe Dog Agility Club. Trailer rides, a bouncy castle, minia­


tombola and, to satisfy healthy appe­ tites, Harry Waddington’s team of bar­ becue super-chefs were on hand. Home-made teas and ice creams galore soon vanished. One of the features of the fair was


ture quad bikes, swing boats, side shows and craft stores adorned the grounds. Church members ran a cake stall and


• burn vicar the Rev. Canon Graham Walker, and his wife, Christine. The winners were Mr P. Bromley,


Bridge club winners


THE results of Monday evening’s session of Clith­ eroe Bridge Club were — N/S: Mr and Mrs J. Hig- son, Mr and Mrs S. Green. I3/.W: Mr and Mrs R. Ward, Mr K. Geddes and Mrs F. Wilson. 'Winners on Thursday


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the superb display of scarecrows made by local people, depicting a wide vari­ ety of characters, which caused much amusement. They were judged by Gis-


with Sir Athelstan Justin-Thyine; Mrs Doreen Carter, with Seth and Betty, from “Emmerdale”; and Mr and Mrs B. Robinson, with a pair of working scare­ crows which had just done a stint in a seeded meadow. In the children’s section, Felicity and


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greatest amusement stood at the door of the hall — the alter ego of the Arch­ deacon himself, complete with clerical collar! Mr Jim Christopherson, in the guise


Worzel Gummidge, acted as MC throughout the afternoon of fun.


Matthew Lloyd were joint prizewin­ ners. Mrs Edith Peel made a number of scarecrows depicting nursery rhyme characters and the youngsters had a competition identifying them. One scarecrow of note causing the


CHILDREN enjoy themselves at the gala, as they admire one scarecrows on show


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were — N/S: Mr A. Norris and Mr W. Norris, Mrs II. Askey and Mrs V. Baron. E/W: Mrs J. Stubbens and Mr H. Fielding, Mr and MrsJ. Pawlicki. • Results held over from the previous week were as follows. Monday — N/S: equal first, Mr and Mrs G. Pollard and Mr R. Atkin­ son and Mr P. Jennings. E/W: Mr S. Higson and Mrs K. Higson, Mr and Mrs R. Ward: .* 1 Thursday — N/S: Mr J. H ig s o n a n d M r E . Ormand, Mrs M. Phillips and Col. M. Jeffery. E/W: Mrs B. Tatton and Mr J. Renton, Mr B. Ghua and Mr F. Ha.vdock.


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A MAN from Burnley was given a police caution after he was caught stealing two pairs of expensive glasses from a car parked in the


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stealing the glasses, which are valued at £515, from a BMW p a rk e d a t th e Higher Trapp Hotel in Simonstonc, at 8-50 p.m. on Tuesday last week.


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