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I wish I had time to .join ladies who do a lot more than just make buns
by Vivien Meath dle-aged, good-hearted me. Now, when I say that I don't F
OR decades, the Women’s Institute has been symbolic of mid
mumsy women. When members of Iiylstone \VI
decided to take their clothes off in a hold attempt to revamp the national image, it sent the world's
press into turmoil. It was a brilliant marketing ploy,
Society Show at Tatton Park. Admiring the machine embroidery on the Lancashire WI stand, I was collared by Mrs Hazel Short, who, I subsequently discovered, chairs the Lancashire Federation of WIs. "Why don't you join?" she asked
which certainly made people think. However, 12 months on, the clever stunt has probably done more to revitalise the sex appeal of the over alls than result in a boost for the institute itself. As Kibble Valley WI Show chair
man Mrs Pam Jelley said from the platform last week: "We have a fight on our hands to drag people away from the Internet and I V. We can only do it by showing people how great it is to be in the WI." Weeks before, I had been a visi tor to the the Royal Horticultural
have the time, that is exactly what I mean, and those who maintain that you can always make time annoy me intensely. My role as news editor at the Advertiser and Times, with responsibilities for other publications, does take up a good deal of my time, both in and out of office hours. When I came into this job more than three decades ago. journalism was not a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. career. Going to work certainly never meant that you would return home at 5-30 p.m. prompt. It was. and still is, a case of I'll be home when you see me. Consequently, 1 never ever feel guilty when I reply that I really do not have time to join this or that organisation. Balancing work and family commitments is a full-time occupation, with little time to spare
for hobbies or an involvement in
groups like the WI. Of course, the look of resignation
on Mrs Short’s face told me that my response was one she had heard many times before and no doubt could be echoed at lots of WIs around the country. It is sad, really, for these are not
to keep the organisation going and retain interest, the popular WI markets may have to seriously con sider a high street image. Many of the craft items arc of such a high standard that they would more than hold their own in discerning specialist shops. Some of the local members have
just a bunch of women who are con tent to busy themselves in the kitchen making biscuits, buns and jar upon jar of jam. None of it! Their talents are, in many cases, exceptional. Looking around their annual show', I would challenge anyone to leave without having found at least one item which they would not only be proud to own, but would take pride in having cre
ated.Via skills acquired through courses , some residential, as well as from friends and colleagues, these women are talented beyond belief. Currently a small selection of
already been discovered and har nessed by our colleges, as well as local radio, to pass on their talents to future generations. The Women's Institute is fight
their wares are on sale weekly in the Tuesday morning market at Clitheroo's Parish Church Lower Hall. And it may be that, in order
ing back. As witnessed earlier this year at their annual conference, members are not prepared to keep quiet when they feel it necessary to make a point. But, with so many of today's women balancing, like myself, work and home, the organi sation has an exceptionally difficult task when it comes to recruiting newcomers. I, for one, hope it sur vives, for these women have an immense pride in their organisa tion, their beliefs and their country, it would be a very sad day indeed if the WI was no more.
LOOKING BACK 100 years ago
TENDERS had been received in respect of the build ing of two bridges at Worston. ,1 Baldwin, of Clitheroe, could provide the girders for £9.2s.6d per tonne, and Messrs Bleazard, also of Clitheroe, could carry out the
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Alvin goes for the ‘Big One’ as he returns to home base
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TOP lawyer and former CGRS head boy Mr Alvin Pinder is said to have
a great sense of humour. So no one was surprised when he
return to the local area. Mr Pinder comes from Clitheroe and
agreed to be photographed at the top of Blackpool’s "Big One" to mark his
his parents still live in the town. He has now been appointed Head of Commercial Property at Taylors, a niche firm of Blackburn solicitors specialising in com mercial matters and with a strong textile
aspect to its practice. Taylors says that Mr Pinder agreed to join them after they subjected him to "a long and patient pur
suit." He was previously with Nabarro Nathanson, a London market leader in
commercial work. Says Mr Pinder: "I have enjoyed the big
firm experience, but missed the individual client contact and development which are the hallmarks of Taylors." This picture was taken with the co-oper
ation of Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Mr Pinder is a rollercoaster enthusiast.
Search is on for Ribblesdale class of ’64 to join reunion
FORMER Ribblesdale High School pupils who left in 1961-5 are planning a special reunion in September. All the pupils who were in the fourth
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year at the time are either approaching, or have just celebrated, their 50th birthdays. One of the organisers, Mr Rodney Read, of Chatburn, said having a reunion in the Millennium year would make the occasion
more appropriate. Ten years ago, the same year of pupils organised a get-together when they were all
40. The occasion was attended by more than 80 former pupils who were able to reminisce on the 25 years since they all parted company. "Hopefully, these same people will be
organisers arc eager to get in touch with are listed as: (Clitheroe) - Peter Roberts, Shireburn Avc; John Wilson, Newton Street: Susan Ileys, Whalley Road; Kevin Maxwell, St Deny’s; Peter Kay, The Cres cent; Lorraine Nishiguchi, Tower Hill; June Longmire, Kemple View; Noreen Chatburn, Whitcnvell Drive; David Ban croft, Castle Street; Roderick Thorn, Carl ton Place; Alan Whipp, Nelson Street; Lor raine Curtis, Tower Hill. (Whalley) - Angela Hinds, Ronald Woods, Carol Rotherham. (Billington) — Kathleen Hay- ton. (Read) - Sara McDougal. The reunion is to be held at Waddington
able to come back to this one, plus several former schoolmates who we have lost con tact with," said Mr Read.
Social Club on Friday September 1st. More information can be obtained from Mr Read on 01200 441485, or Mrs Linda Lofthouse on 01200 441196.
who worked locally until two years ago has been promoted
by his new employers. Mr Marshall Peters was
brought up in Clitheroe and went to St Mary's College, Blackburn. He joined the Northumberland
office of the national chartered surveying firm of Smiths G. re in 1998 and has now been made an
years ago should, in theory, have resulted in not one sin gle illness in the town. George Wright Esq, of London, was offering a cure all for men suffering from weakness of the enervating kind, as well as other nervous disor ders. Meanwhile, Rackham’s Liver Pills, were suggested as being the cure to everything from lumbago, to jaun dice, skin disease and dropsy. Forde’s Bile Beans pro fessed to strengthen enfeebled organs, treat blood-relat ed conditions and billiousncss. A trip had been organised for members of the
The number of cure-alls advertised in the paper 1UU . . , lnn
Clitheroe and Low Moor Co-operative Stores. They were to visit the Co-operative Wholesale Warehouse, near Manchester, followed by a day at Belie Vue. There were plans in Clitheroe to construct a girder
bridge at Wilkin, an area of the town, as well as improvements to the connecting street. I he cost was estimated at around £1,900.
50 years ago
A TUNNEL running for more than two miles between Newton and Waddington was to be built at a cost of | £714,000. The Marl Hill Tunnel would be the shortest of three tunnels through which an aquaduct between Ilaweswater and Manchester would pass. It was to be operational by 1954. The Glorious Twelfth proved to be not quite so glori
ous for the grouse shooters in the Valley. Driving rain and thick mist made for poor results and only 16 brace were bagged from five guns on a moor near Clitheroe. At Dunsop Bridge it was reported that foxes had caused considerable losses among sitting birds, making the numbers available fewer than in previous years A cold, wet spring had also retarded the growth of young
birds.
Health for authorisation to borrow £38,325. The money was wanted to build 30 houses at Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe. A further £10,950 was sought for the construction of roads and sewers.
An application was to be made to the Minister ol 25 years ago NORTH WEST WATER had warned farmers to keep
their animals away from the banks of the River Calder, and the water below its confluence with the Ribble. The reason was that 200 gallons of arsenic acid had escaped into the river following an accident at a chemical works
at Church. What could your hard-earned wages in 1975 have
bought you? Well, those with the readies could go for a brand new car with plenty of garages around offering bargains. For instance, £1,599 would make you the proud owner of a Colt Lancer. A new Viva saloon, com plete with one year's road tax, would set you back a mere £1,685, and a Ford Escort could grace your dri veway for a song at £1,299. Those with a little more to spend could perhaps divert their gaze towards a new Volvo with prices beginning at a paltry £1,995. Houses too, in comparison to today's prices, were being given away. A three-bed semi on Garnett Road,
Clitheroe, was advertised for £8,700, whilst a three-bed detached bungalow at Abbey Fields, Whalley, was a snip at £14,750.
Chartered surveyor climbs the promotion ladder A CHARTERED surveyor
associate. Since Mr Peters joined the prac
tice, its architecture and bulding surveying department has, with his help, expanded rapidly, with a
TTIBI<35>tlJ CS-HETt' f o r t h e w e e k
for oxen. Can you see in your mind's eye "Easy Yokes Light en Burdens" painted on the sign above his shop? Those yokes helped to balance the loads and fitted comfortably
J
ESUS would be known as the village carpenter who made easy fitting yokes
selling folks to live one day at a time, not worrying unduly about what might happen in the future. Even the most materialistic mind ed person could recognise this as good advice. Most of the things we worry about never happen in reali
on the shoulders of the oxen. Our Lord never said that He
would take our burdens away but He did promise that His kind of yoke would help us to bear our bur den. Jesus offered a way of life that made troubles more bearable and would lighten the harassing care of
worry. "Sufficient unto the day is that
day's trouble," He would say, coun I. t iM' .
ty-We are offered our Lord’s won derful transforming friendship, and this changes our whole attitude and outlook on life. To my mind, the tragic truth is that many people who will readily agree with this will continue to live in the same way as before, according to their own self- centred way. Even as they read my words, Satan succeeds in blinding them immediately to the possibili ties ahead, preventing them from gaining any spritual gain from them. "Idealistic poppycock" did he
say to you just then? And did you agree with him? You cannot go in opposite ways at once. Jesus promises you a yoke to ease the burden you are carrying. Ignore his offer, and not only will
of me, and you will find your souls refreshed. My yoke is kindly and my burden is light." (Matt. 11: 28- 30.) If you can read this you can also
you have to struggle alone with that difficult to manage burden, but Satan will cheerfully make it harder to bear as the years go by, believe me. However, you always have the freedom of choice. It is surprising how many people
read the gospels and then you will gradually be enabled to absorb the
choose to carry their heavy load without assistance, contending with worries as well. Lacking spiri tual eyesight and insight, they are tired and weary. Jesus says to them: "Come unto
me all you that are weary and heav ily laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn
teaching of Jesus and see the way of life Jesus has to offer. The last verse in the gospel of St Matthew con tains a wonderful verse to his fol lowers. If they will seek to encour age others to be Christians, bap tised in the name of the Father , Son and Holy Spirit, Jesus pomises that he will be with them all their days, to the end of their lives. Who will flinch from everyday perils and difficulties when supported by such Companionship?
50 per cent increase in staff. It has won awards for listed building and agriculture structure projects and is helping the firm expand its client base. Mr Peters was with specialist
Clitheroe architects Sunderland Peacock Associates from 1979 until 1990, when he moved to Ribble Val-
r
ley Borough Council. He obtained a degree and chartered status while a senior surveyor there. Mr Peters continues to specialise
in historic building work and cur rent projects include extensive repairs to the 14th Century pole tower at Chipchase Castle, near Hexham.
Joe Stansfield
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