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re them the impression that the pub- does not care. At least we can fiU in


rir forms, provide items for inclusion on eir agenda or apply for their (our) pney. Else the next time we accuse pm of not listening we’ll not have a leg stand on. Agenda items should be submitted to r Wells at Clitheroe Town Hall, 9 urch Street, Clitheroe. He can also telephoned on 01200 424722. Anyone planning an event, who may nt to take advantage of the spare ds, should write to Clitheroe Town M,9 Church Street, Clitheroe. Letters ~t give details of the planned event,


e person or people responsible for its nisation and guidance on what level


financial support is required. And the questionnaires (on page 18 t week) can be filled in and returned The Trinity Centre, Weslyan Row, itheroe, BB72JY


LOOKING - BACK


100 years ago CAL firm Messrs Whipp pro-


ced an invention of great mise, th a t of a process which ctically fireproofed all cotton


d flannelette goods. I t was con- ered a great advance in that the ger of fire in the home would be uced to a minimum, t was hoped that the invention


uld benefit the town, though the entors could not state definitely t would form the basis of a new ustry.


Preparations were made for


-ording a hearty welcome to lonel Parker of Browsholme Hall his return from service in South ‘ca in the Boer War. The gallant onel had been out with his regi-


nt over two years. The Borough Band met with


ts. The public at large exhibited ste for good entertainment free


inct success in procuring really d artists for their popular con-


m vulgarity and whenever con-. > took place the band invariably


' t with good support. 50 years ago


E of the oldest hill gates in the


trict, which marked the edge of moors a t the Nick of Pendle, replaced by a cattle grid. I t was cribed as a boon to both


torists and farmers as the gate frequently left open allowing


ep to wander down the lane. 'n summer weekends men col­ ed tips from motorists for open- and closing the gates, but in


ter it was the drivers' task. The d was fitted as the route had ome more popular and cars more nerous.


Record production a t the theroe works of ICI Ltd was


rked by a celebration dinner at Starkie Arms Hotel and attend-


by more than a hundred employ- . The works made 565 tons of


rticularly as it contributed to or'ts to the USA and Australia.


25 years ago E claim that the Ribble Valley


thority was cold-shouldering the rts council prompted a clear-the- meeting between the two sides,


was feared that the area's popu- annual sports festivals could e to an end unless more local


-rts council is ready to disband less it receives proper recognition m the borough council."


thority cooperation was forth- ing. The chairman said: "The


id: "We have started in a very all way. Finding a full-time tru cto r could be our biggest blem.”


Fifteen youngsters joined a boxing club at Trinity Youth b after requests from'members, uth leader Mr Geoff Jackson


Holmes Mill, Clitheroe, took


livery of of a pair of the world's st up-to-date weaving machines, de in Germany by Domier, the r-ton machines cost £20,000


-h. As a result, Thornber’s was king more skilled people to join workforce. Managing Director James Thomber said: "The tex- industry is still flourishing and intend to be in business for years


Sleepeezee


come." The mill opened in 1906 h looms costing £7.


■mical catalyst, which bettered previous record of 494 tons, set 1945. The production was cribed as vital to the nation,


A C L I T H E R O E woman .was stretch- ered to safety afte r falling and injuring her leg while walking in Cumbria. Members of the Lang-


dale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team came to the aid of the 51-year-old after being alerted by two passers- by, who used a mobile telephone to contact the emergency services. Deputy team leader


Mr Keith Morgan said the woman, who has not been named, had been out walking with her husband at Low Pike on the Fairfield Horseshoe on Friday. "The weather was bit­


ter with snow and sleet in their faces," said Mr Morgan. "The woman decided she was going to turn round. She dropped off the patli to seek shel­ te r from the weather, slipped arid tumbled, gashing her lower leg. She needed eight stitches in the wound, which was quite deep." The two passers-by


"Her husband was still walking on Fairfield and did not realise his wife had stumbled. We left a note on his car to con­ tact us as she had taken the keys. We reassured him th a t she was not that badly injured."


Radio visit


ing./Members should ineet a t Pendleton Vil-‘ lage Hall a t the usual time of 8-45 p.m.


the media in genera] and how much work is involved in running a popular radio station. Next week's gathering will be an indoor meet­


MEMBERS of Clith­ eroe Young Farmers' Club travelled to Black­ burn for an interesting tour round Radio Lan­ cashire. Members learnt about


who alerted the woman's rescuers stayed with her until the team arrived. She was treated a t the scene before being car­ ried the two miles to the mountain rescue team's ambulance, which then transferred her to the base in Ambleside. From there she was taken to Westmorland General Hospital. Said Mr Morgan:


Allowed not to give drugs trial


evidence - on doctor’s orders Gisbum man said to be member of 'The Firm’ has heart attack


that Anthony Lockwood (41) had been warned not to go into the witness box, after suf­ fering an acute heart attack earlier this year. Lockwood, of Stocks Lane,


A GISBURN man accused of being involved in a drugs gang known as "The Firm" has not given evi­ dence a t his trial - on doc­ tor’s orders. Preston Crown Court heard


Middop, and alleged ringleader Matthew Glover (39), of Foxs- tones Lane, Cliviger, both deny three charges of conspiring to


supply the drugs amphetamine sulphate, ecstasy and cannabis resin between September 1999 and February last year.' Preston Crown Court heard


Crime Squad, it resulted in the seizure of drugs with a street value of between £1.5m. and £2m. Both men deny being involved with drugs. The prosecution alleges that


Glover was the "managing director" and kept himself at a


that they -were arrested follow­ ing a police operation code- named "Norfolk," investigating the distribution of drugs in the North of England. Carried out by the National


distance from transactions in case they went wrong. I t is claimed that Lockwood was a "trusted associate and col­ league" who arranged for couri-: ers to move drugs ab o u t.......... Lockwood's barrister told the


Lockwood to convalesce for six weeks and avoid physical and


court that the defendant would not be called to give evidence ‘ himself. A statement was read to the court by a consultant physician at the Royal Preston Hospital who treated the defen­ dant from January 24th to 30th this year, following an acute heart attack. The consultant advised


mental stress for three months. The statement added: "His


medical condition could be exacerbated if he were to be put in the witness box to give evi­ dence and be cross examined,


, due to the stress involved." Lockwood, the court heard,


made a living by selling second­ hand electrical items. Glover had told the court he made a living from selling various things, from cars to horses, jew­ ellery and cigarettes.. He also claimed he won £100,000 wqrth of jewellery playing snooker at a Burnley club. ~ iJ


(Proceeding)


Birds of a feather can now nest together - thanks to boxes gift


BIRDS are having a problem finding en­ ough accommoda­ tion although there are plenty of trees in


Bowland. So they are being


given a helping hand to p u t a roof over their heads. United Utilities has


paid for 200 nesting boxes, which will be nailed to trees all over the area to encourage small birds, such as pied flycatchers (pictured), redstarts, blue tits and great t i ts , to -se t up home. Special copper nails


will be used so th a t no damage is done to trees. T h e . cheme is a joint


initiative with the Royal Society for the Protec­ tion of Birds, with whom United Utilities has been working for 20 years. The two bodies initial­


ly worked together to encourage the return of raptors and birds of prey to the area. But now they are tar­


birds like to live iri little holes, and there are plen^ ty of holes iri deciduous "


geting the small birds who find i t difficult to find somewhere to nest in the mainly coniferous woodland. ■


trees," said a United Utilities spokeswoman, "but they find it difficult to find somewhere to nest in the coniferous trees in Bowland." Some of the boxes will


be given to schools so that children can be per­ suaded to take an inter­ est in the wildlife around them. Once the boxes are up,


ure i t out for them­ selves," said the United Utilities spokeswoman.


i t will be down to the birds themselves to find them, lay eggs and rear their young. "They will have to fig­


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 21st, 2002 5


Scouse party as a hospital thank


IF you fancy a taste of Liverpool; Wadding- ton Methodist Church is the place to be tomorrow.


' As’a th an k you-to


Alder Hey Hospital, minister the Rev. Mark


pudlian stew is being served for lunch, with proceeds going to the hospital's Rocking Horse Appeal to mark Interna­ tional Scouse Day..-. . .... Two of the couple's


Sleet and his wife, Karen, are hosting a Scouse party. The popular Liver­


children have been treat­ ed at Alder Hey. Neither had cancer, but the hos­ pital saved the life of one child and has dramati­ cally improved the quali­ ty of life of the other. As the biggest and


busiest children's hospi­ tal in Western Europe, Alder Hey is a centre of excellence in the pioneer­ ing treatment of child­ hood cancer. I t treats children from all over the world - last year caring for children from Bosnia, Kenya, Cayman, Poland and Russia to name just a few. The Alder Hey Rock­


ing Horse Appeal aims to raise £10m. to build the UK's first integrated unit for the treatment of children with cancer. Work on the building has already begun and just £1.6m. is needed to reach the target. Mrs Sleet is a Scouser” herself, and


will be overseeing the preparation of the Scouse” which will be served on the day.


Seeking her school pal


A FORMER Clith­ eroe Royal Gramm­ a r School pupil is seeking a friend from the 1950s. Jane Smyth has


"Many of the sm a l l ,


A star is born as Stony hurst presents a controversial musical to much acclaim


by Tim Procter


A PACKED audience in Stonyhurst College's 300- plus seat Academy Room - one of the North's old­ est theatres - relished a rare and moving privi­


lege. Everyone present could feel


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Crouch, backed by cast col­ leagues from both the local area and the rest of the world, gave an exciting performance as St Bernadette. Her impressive singing


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Here was an all-round exciting talent likely, everyone hopes, to earn a choral scholarship in high-flying surroundings. There is a long way to go if


Bria elects for a professional singing career. But her vocal gifts are clearly underpinned by apparently effortless acting ability and concentration - it was obvious during the perfor­ mance and neatly crowned by her ju s t- r ig h t speech of thanks on behalf of the cast at the end. I t was hard to believe that


careers in drama, the theatre and more recently television and films. I t was perhaps fit­ ting that, at a time when girls are playing an increasing role in college life, one of their number should be the star. The book and music of


this leading lady, daughter of the school's head of English and living just down the road, had just celebrated her 18th birthday. "Vision" had a cast and cho­


rus totalling 46 and and went on in historic but technically well-equipped surroundings which have seen numerous boys spread their a r t is t ic wings prior to international


"Vision" was written by two foririer pupils, international lawyer Dominic Hartley and versatile musician Jonathan Smith. The material is entire­ ly original, has an entertain­ ing script and skilfully toe­ tapping music, and certainly merits repetition elsewhere. As would be hoped, care


them, Anthony Hsaio, even did a tumbling actl Gethyn Jones was an


The actors were Henry


accomplished narrator, relish­ ing the opportunities present­ ed by a very contemporary style, while Frank Brinckley took the brunt of the thought- provoking religious lines in giving an ironic and carefully judged performance as the Dean. Edmund Highcock made


was taken to minimise the "one woman show" danger imposed by the privilege of having such a formidable tal­ ent in such a big leading role. Indeed, a notable feature of the production was the regu­ lar stepping out of the crowd by cast members who showed their own talen ts - one of


use of his stature and presence as an austere lawyer, and Jack O'Brien showed depths of tal­ ent as the saint's alcoholic father. Eleanor Higgins is bound


for an acting career and has won a stage school place, so made short work of her role as a questioning barmaid. The other parts were very Much supporting ones and the man­ ifest world-wide catchment area of the college gave a fit­ ting cosmopolitan air.


Russell-Blackburn, Pierre Lafayeedney, David Bache, Amy Crouch, Jessica Macfar- lane, Beth Navin-Jones, Edward Dickinson, Mwai Kumwenda, Stacy Weld- Blundell,. Hagen Sinapius, Helen Jacobs, Luke Bidwell and Saskia Highcock. The play was set against a


backcloth of the Lourdes basilica and producer Mr Larry Crouch, father of the lead player, was among the five musicians. They were led by Dr Kevin Morgan, a mem­ ber of the music staff and.a leading church and theatre organist. "Vision" was seen as a clas­


sic example of a school giving pupils, and a large production team, the chance to try some­ thing different. I t clearly suc­ ceeded and will be a talking point for some time to come.


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contacted the Clith­ eroe Advertiser and Times to help in her search to trace Pamela Dewhurst; a girl she was at'school


. PamelaV or anyone who v ■' knows her whereabouts, can con tac t . Jane on jane.riding.smyth@li neone.net


with in the '50s. ^ t .


Scouse is a Liverpudlian stew which was tradi­ tionally made from left­ over meat. The meat for Friday is not left-over, but is being donated by Clitheroe butchers Har­ rison and Kerr. The Scouse party at


Waddington Methodist Church will be serving lunch from 12-15 p.m.


..until 1-30 p.m. and all donations will go to the Alder Hey Rocking Horse Appeal. There will be people


all over the world eating Scouse and raising funds for the appeal a t the same time, including Scouse celebrities such as Sir Paul McCartney, Craig Charles and Cilia Black!


• For more informa­


tion on Waddington’s Inte rn a t io na l Scouse Day Event contact:- Mark & Karen Sleet, 3 Pinder Close, Wadding­ ton, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 422392, e-mail the.sleets@virgin.net. For more information


on the Alder Hey Rock­ ing Horse Appeal con­ tact:- The Appeal Office, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, tel. 0151 252 5716/5726, or visit www.- alderheyappeal.org.


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