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Rendezvous in mist for


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MEMBERS of the Clitheroe Group of the Ram­ blers’ Association set out from Clapham on Sun­


day to climb a peak hidden in mist. The 14 walkers were climbing to Clapdale Farm


thankful that the preced­


ing days’ rain had ended as they set out for Inglebor- ough, not via the usual direct approach, but tack­ ling the most distinctive of


the Three Peaks from behind, via Long Lane and Sulber Gate. As they approached Sulber Gate, the clouds lifted and the objective was clearly visi- ble. The walk coincided with the annual Three Peaks


Race and, as the group climbed up Simon Fell, the first runners appeared. They had already climbed the three peaks and were on the home run to Horton before the local ramblers had completed one. As they scaled the last


hundred feet, there were runners on the way up and others starting the descent, but the clouds rolled up again, giving a quick glance over Chapel-le-Dale before visibility was down to 30ft. It was standing room only


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and cold at the summit, so lunch was hastily taken in the lee of the shelter before heading on a compass course through the mist to pick up the route down by way of Little Inglebor- ough. The mist lifted again and Ingleborough stood out splendidly against a blue sky and white clouds. Gaping Gill was the next


stop as the group paused for tea, while watching a potholer start his descent. They then headed to Trow


Gill and an ice cream stop at Ingleborough Cave. The party divided for the


last mile, half going down Clapdale Drive and paying their 40p at the new ticket machine, the other half


and returning to Clapham


by the bridleway. Saturday’s walk is a 12-


mile route and members are asked to meet at Waterloo Car Park at 9-30 a.m. for Malham. On Tuesday, the meeting point is Chester Avenue Car Park at 10 a.m. for West Marton and, on Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Downham. Members are reminded of


the Sawley right of way walk on May 14th at 7


p.m. On Saturday, 17 ramblers


travelled to Sedbergh for a 10-mile circular walk to the summit of the Howgill


Fells. Using footpaths and


tracks, the group skirted the higher fells, passing Underbank, Fawcett Bank and Brow Side, to reach the narrowing valley of Cautley Beck. Climbing by Cautley


Spout waterfall, the walk­ ers reached Bowderdale Head and following a wel­ come lunch break in the sunshine, continued the ascent to the summit of the Calf. From there it was clear to


the group why the Howgill Fells were named “ slum­ bering elephants,” with gently rounded ridges giv­ ing excellent views of the distant Lakeland fells and Pennine hills. The south­ ern ridge of Bram Top Rigg provided a gradual return route to Sedbergh. Members are reminded


that the social committee has organised the annual long-distance walk for June 28th. The 22-mile cir­ cuit starts from Clitheroe


. and details are available, tel. 01995 61553.


Big chance for the lady show jumpers


LADY show jumpers from the Ribble Valley have a chance to compete in their home county when one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions comes back to Lancashire after 34 years.


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The British Show Jumping Association National Ladies Championship will take place on Ladies’ Day of the Royal Lancashire Show at Astley Park, Chorley. The event will be held in the main ring on July 25th. The competition was started in Blackpool in 1948 and


moved to the Royal Lancashire Show in 1949. It was moved to the Royal Windsor Show in 1963.


The competition is for registered horses in Grade A which


have won a total of £1,000 in the 1996 calendar year, to be ridden by adult lady members of the BSJA.


Shops are entitled to rate relief


VILLAGE shops can qualify for up to 100 per cent


rate relief, county councillors heard. Members of Lancashire County Council’s Planning,


Industrial Development and Tourism Committee were told that shops selling food and general provisions in vil­ lages with less than 3,000 residents were entitled to spe­


cial rate relief.


They can also benefit from funding to improve access and security, or modernise and extend their premises. Grants


of up to £5,000 are available on a like-for-like basis, the meeting heard. Chairman of the commit­


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* 4. LATER days at Waterloo Mill — some Joseph Lucas employees photographed in 1930. Bridge winners


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were: NS Mrs B. Tatton and Mr D. Mortimer with Mr and Mrs


J. Pawlicki second: EW Mrs I. Park and Mr B. Guha with Mrs M. Lawley and Mrs E. Simpson second. On Thursday, winners of the annual pairs competition were Mr and Mrs J. Pawlicki with Mr and Mrs R. Ward


runners-up. Winners of the evening bridge were: NS Mr D. Barrow


and Mrs J. Bowker with Mr. G. Capstick and Mr F. Porter second; EW Mr W. Barnsley and Mr W. Wolsten- holme with Mr P. Roche and Mrs E. Wood second. On May 8th there will be a National Simultaneous Pairs Competition. The table money will be £3 per head with about two-thirds going to charity. The usual master points and prizes will be awarded.


Members will next meet on Bank Holiday Monday. W. M. J.


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PART of the engine test buildings put up during the war and later altered. ^


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FIVE of the non-tcchnical staff at Waterloo in 1943 — secretary Nellie Forest, telephon­ ists Greta Sturgess and Florence Limbert, nurse Maureen Oxburgh and secretary Joyce Gregory.


Search goes on for history of Vikings


by Tim Procter


JET engine diamond jubilee celebration organiser Mr Douglas Daniels has thanked everyone locally who


helped him. Meanwhile, the author of


the book, “Vikings at Waterloo” , about the local contribution to develop­ ment of the jet, is still look­ ing for any more records or information about it. Mr David Brooks, former


head of Barrow School, took some pictures of the Waterloo Mill complex himself before its demolition. He is keen to see any more, or ones of the peo­ ple who worked there. As a one-time Avro engineer,


Mr Brooks wants to continue research on the history of gas turbine development. His book records how the Clitheroe team played a key


role in pushing forward tech­


n o log ica l knowledge o f je t propulsion, but he is not leav­ ing his efforts there.


A letter we published last week _


about noise complaints dunng the war has brought back mem­ ories for older people — any original documents fromthe time would be of great mteres . The big reunion for many of the


surviving members was at Starir House, Gisbum, and attended by people from all over the coun-


^ o u made it a memorable day," declares organisor Mr Daniels, a retired R°Ns-Royce senior designer from Bristol. He also recalls his own days working at Waterloo Mill.


“Lancashire played a great part


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in developing the jet engine— let no one dispute that fact, says Mr Daniels. “The friendli­ ness of the people and the deter­ mination to succeed, just like Frank Whittle did, were weU to the fore in the county.”


But the stark wartime condi­ tions of much of tne development work are also vivid in the mem­ ory, points out Mr Daniels. He found the reunion as wonderful as everyone had hoped, with several exceptional features. “How inspiring it was


to see the Rolls-Royce Nene engine, so painstakingly restored by the Consortium of Lancashire Aerospace, in the entrance to the hotel. It was back in all its glory, where it had every right to be. “But most important


ROVER’S own cricket team, pictured in front of the Chatbum Road pavilion in 1942.


of all was the bringing together of members of the various teams who had made such a vital contribution to the development of the


jet. “From Lutterworth


and Rugby with ‘Power Jets’ , Sir Frank Whittle’s own compa­ ny, to Clitheroe and Burnley with Rover and Lucas, and Barnoldswick with Rolls-Royce. It made a great, unforgettable


day. ' “ For my part, the


occasion was high­ lighted by the presence of many colleagues alongside Ian Whittle, Sir Frank’s airline cap­ tain son, industry leaders and the Chief Engineer of the Royal Air Force, Air Vice- Marshal Colin Terry. “The poem ‘An Ode to


the Whittle Jet Engine” written and narrated by Christine Thistlethwaite cap­ tured everyone’s heart and received a stand­ ing ovation." Mr Daniels added:


“Thanks to the hotel staff, thanks to the Lancashire Aerospace Consortium, and thanks to everyone involved — you made it an outstanding occa­ sion.”


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