8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 4th,2003 Memories of by Vivien Meath A MUCH-LOVED and


1 respected former Down- ham teacher has died at the age of 94. Mrs Mary Daw son was


born in Woodford, Essex in 1909 and had fond memories of her childhood in Epping Forest. • She moved to Lancashire after her marriage to Robert Dawson, of Accrington, in 1943. A year later she began her


teaching career at St Leonard's School, Downham, teaching the infants until her retirement in 1964. A gifted artist, she produced


work in oils, watercolours and on scraperboard, depicting local scenes and members of her fam­ ily.


She displayed her work


through the WI and some items went on national tours and were exhibited. In 1963, a picture entitled: "The last of the line", showing her uncle and aunt standing at the door of their farmhouse, was chosen from 1,200 entries by WI members nationwide for a jAndon art exhibition. Her artg&ie talent was also on display every year during the school pantomime. She painted the scenery on the backdrop, ensuring that the stage came alive. First and foremost however,


she was a mother. She had a great understanding and love of children. Her pleasant, calm manner endeared her to the hundreds of children who passed through her capable hands and many of her former pupils will retain fond memories of their formative years in which Mrs Dawson so ably steered them. In her book: "My Beloved Downham," Ribble Valley


author Mrs Anne Musson recalled how Mrs Dawson had a gift for making lessons fun. "A prime example was the famous shop. We all took empty packets and tins etc. for Mrs Dawson to price and arrange on a table. We were then given cardboard


-money to buy whatever we could." Mrs Musson added: "She had


a great sense of humour. She formed a Brownie pack and later the Guides, always giving freely of her time. After her retirement it was always a delight to meet up with her in the streets of Clitheroe. She was just the same, warm person,- always genuinely interested in one's family and usually the conversation would steer back to those 'happy times’." Despite failing eyesight and


concentration, Mrs Dawson's memory remained razor sharp and she thoroughly enjoyed the memories provoked by Mrs Musson's book, much of which was read to her by her niece. Mrs Dawson remained active


into her late 80s. In 2001 she took up residence at Lowfield, Clitheroe. Her elder daughter, Jean, had


emigrated to Australia and died tragically inl964. Catherine, a music teacher in Clitheroe, playing piano and clarinet, and former proprietor of a music and wool shop in York Street, died in 1992. A private funeral service fol­


lowed by cremation is to take place. Donations in Mrs Daw­ son's memory can be sent to "Children in Need", via Brian Price, Funeral Directors, Chat- burn. Pictured is Mrs Dawson dur­


ing celebrations to mark her 80th birthday and with pupils at St Leonard's School, Down­ ham. It is thought that the pho­ tograph show the class in 1957.


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MEMBERS of the Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club were left bowled over after a 10-pin bowling competition. Celebrations were in order for the Clitheroe A


team after winning the regional competition in Bolton. Recently, a fun-filled evening of the annual food


prize bingo was enjoyed by around 80 people, rais­ ing over £300 for club funds. The next meeting will be at Pendleton Village Hall at 7-45 p.m.


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Thieves steal mobile phone THIEVES broke the glass panel of a front door in Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, and stole a Nokia 6100 mobile phone valued at £100. Police are investigating the incident, which took place on Friday, between 7 a.m. and 6-30 p.m.


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Motorcyclist killed - inquest


A MOTORCYCLIST overtook his girlfriend’s car seconds before crashing into a four-wheel-drive vehicle leaving a garage fore­


court. An inquest heard th a t William Karl


Robertson (23), died instantly as a result of the high-speed impact in Whalley New Road, Wilpshire, in August. A police accident investigator revealed that


the motorcyclist had been travelling at nearly dbuble the speed limit and on the wrong side of the road when he collided with the four-wheel- drive, driven by a Whalley man. The story of the events leading up to the


tragic incident was told by Mr Robertson’s girlfriend of five weeks, Miss Gail Walmsley, and other friends who had all met up in the Bull's Head after work. Miss Walmsley told how Mr Robertson, of


Royshaw Close, Blackburn, had arrived at the pub on his motorbike, but then left to follow a friend who was taking his car home. They returned and along with Miss Walmsley and three others they decided to move on to the Knowles Arms. Mr Robertson, who had drunk one pint of


Guinness, said he would take his bike back to his home and get his dad to give him a lift to


the pub. Miss Walmsley said she had driven off the


Bull's Head car park with her four passengers and was in a slow moving queue of traffic approaching the petrol station on the left. . “I saw Will pass on the outside,” said Miss


Walmsley. “I knew there was going to be an accident so I just closed my eyes. I heard a crash and everyone was screaming. I knew Will was dead; he was just lying there with his eyes open.” Rear seat passenger Verity Townsend said


she saw the bike go down in a shower of sparks before the collision. She estimated the bike’s speed at a minimum of 60 m.p.h. Mr Robert Lucas, who was also in the car,


said his friend was travelling at more than the speed limit, but not “like a raving lunatic.” The driver of the four-wheel-drive, Mr


Mark Burrows (21), of Harwood Banks Farm, Whalley Nab, told police he had been to the


garage for cigarettes on his way to a friend’s house. As he pulled out the road was clear to the left and the first two vehicles approaching from the direction of the Bull's Head were indi­ cating to turn into the garage. He said that as he reached the centre of the


road he saw a “flash of light.” “I looked at the flash and couldn’t judge


the speed,” said Mr Burrows. “I thought I would be able to make it across the road leav­ ing plenty of room for him to pass me. It was like slow motion. I saw the bike coming and in a flash it was there. The bike started to shake


and then it hit me.” He said there was “shrapnel" everywhere


and he couldn’t open his door because the impact had jammed it shut. He told the inquest that he did not see the motorbike until he had crossed the centre


white line. “I must have checked my right and left at


least three times," said Mr Burrows. Accident investigator PC John Sutcliffe


said he calculated the speed of the motorbike at between 51 and 59 m.p.h. and confirmed that initial skid marks showed that the bike had been on the wrong side of the road. PC Sutcliffe said it was possible the driver


of the four-wheel-drive would not have seen the motorbike until he reached the centre of the


road. “I think that had he stopped at that stage


the collision would still have occurred,” said PC Sutcliffe. Recording a verdict of accidental death,


coroner Mr Michael Singleton said there were many victims of the tragic incident. “Events of that evening will leave a deep scar on the other people involved,” said Mr


Singleton. “As well as the deceased, Mr Burrows is a


victim as are the friends who witnessed this incident and, of course, the young man’s fami­


ly- “For every parent this is the worst night­


mare and I can only begin to imagine the dis­ tress that has been caused,” said Mr Singleton. “I hope that when this matter is reported in the press that other people who ride bikes and drive cars may just reflect on what a dreadful price can be paid for what represents nothing more than an error of calculation.”


War declared on bogus workmen


HOUSEHOLDERS in the Ribble Valley are being urged to drive out crews of bogus work­ men who are currently taking advantage of vulnerable people. Companies are travelling to Lancashire


from various locations, including the York­ shire area, to target elderly consumers, imply­ ing or stating they are working on the roads nearby and that they have spare Tarmac to do cheap repairs. In some cases they offer to carry out cheap work in return for being able to park vehicles on their drive. Trading Standards has had numerous com­


plaints from worried people who have been hit by massive bills once the work is done. The individuals demanding payment often become abusive and aggressive, and in many cases have accompanied elderly people to banks or building societies so that the money can be withdrawn. Now they are launching their own investi­


gation to try to catch the culprits. But as Mandy Maxim, Principal Trading


Standards officer, explains, the best course of action is always to refuse to have any work carried out. She said: "The type of offers made by these


rogue traders often seem to be too good to be true, and regularly end up with consumers being heavily out of pocket. "The stories about the rogue workmen who


turn up and demand massive amounts of money for work are nothing new, but the methods used to dupe people change over time. That is why everyone should be aware of the danger, especially those with elderly friends or relatives. "Our advice is never to accept any offer for


cheap work from someone who turns up on your doorstep. If you need work doing to your home you should seek out reputable firms, obtain quotes and recommendations before making your own decision." Information coming in to the police and


Trading Standards suggests that far from being isolated incidents, such occurrences are frequent and widespread, often remaining unreported since the victims can feel them­ selves to be in some way to blame and may write the money off to experience. Trading Standards would like to hear from


anyone who has any information which may assist with their investigations, particularly from people who have been approached by these traders. Anyone with information or queries regard­


ing this warning should contact the advice line on 0845 600 1352. Further information on doorstep crime is also available from the doorstoppers website www.doorstepcrime.com


Frosty sojourn in


the Yorkshire Dales A PARTY of 11 Clitheroe Mountaineeering Club members met on Kettlewell car park in perfect frosty conditions with temperatures at -3.5 degrees at the start of their day visit to the Yorkshire Dales. The route took them up Dowber Gill Beck,


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past Providence Pot and the old Providence Mine workings, once the richest lead mine workings in the area, and then up and over tussocky moorland to reach the rocky summit of Great Whemside. From here Pendle could be seen rising from


a sea of fog and to the southeast plumes of smoke billowed from the mist that engulfed the Leeds and Bradford area. To the west the Three Peaks and surrounding dales were in full sunshine. A boggy trot took the group towards


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Tormere Top where Starbottom Road, an ancient green lane was picked up and followed down to the Fox and Hounds. Here wanning drinks were needed as the frost had not shifted from this deep valley all day. The route culminated with a brisk walk


back to Kettlewell through crisp, hoar covered fields, with the sky beginning to develop streaks of colour.


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A HANDBAG containing two mobile phones, a purse and a disposable camera was stolen on Friday evening.


The incident took place between 10 p.m.


and 11 p.m. at the White Lion Hotel, on Mar­ ket Place, Clitheroe. A customer returned from the toilet to find the handbag missing.


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WE launched our f Bonny Baby competit Valley magazine on S 18th and what a response we received. Dan Lord and Son fc


Moor Lane, Clitheroe, the event and were deli 124 babies, toddlers an ents came through the: have their picture tak competition. All our babies an-


appeared in the Valley n November and we invited for who you thought was Bonny Baby or Toddler ol We are delighted to an


lucky winner is Morgann is 13 months old and lives i Not only does she win


Valley Bonny Baby 2003 canvas-effect bonded pri phy. Morgann received take the top prize. Our second prize of a sn


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A HONEYMOON in Turk wedding of Miss Davina J Robert Bywater, at St Marg Church, Hey wood. The bride, an insurance


the youngest daughter of M son of Heywood. The bridegroom, a public r


for Preston City Council, is t Mrs R. N. By water of Sabde Given away by her father, t


ivory satin gown with crystal She was attended by sist


Miss Lisa Turner and Miss sisters of the bridegroom, M


ter and Miss Liz Young. They wore full-length a*


gowns and carried bouq-


cream roses. Following the ceremony


ducted by the Rev. Maureen was held at The Mytton Fol The couple are to live at 1\ Photo: Martin Stembridg


Clampdo dog fou


OFFICERS from Ribble Council will be out and abou weeks in a pre-Christmas c


dog fouling. Environmental health offi


dens aim to put the squee: who allow their pets to foul' The council has identifiec


major concern of residents i rural borough, particularly i step up its ongoing campaig James Russell, the counci


health manager, said: “As th and colder, we are finding th- ber of dog owners are being not cleaning up after their p paths and open spaces.


“We are asking local resi


their areas and report suspt investigation by our dog wa also asked to supervise their they are cleaning up when e


ily dog. “Dog fouling is consiste


one of the main concerns c There has been a 30% incri recently and Ribble Valley is committed to taking actii The Dog Fouling of Land


dog owners to pick up thei fines of £50 if they don’t a they are taken to court. “It is the duty of dog o


after their pets and there : leaving dog mess in public


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‘Miserly’ to next el


RIBBLE VALLEY MP M slammed the Prime Ministi a penny pinching, miserly up to the next election". The recent Queen’s Spec


for the people of the Rib "more red tape, meddling


said Mr Evans. “The Government’s pro


ty top-up fees are a messy ing from the Chancellor h ment to ransom," he said. “The plans for ID cards-


plans for reforming asylun are clearly a joke - David only recently that he had illegal immigrants are in tl Mr Evans said that thi


off Tony Blair’s bandwago “It is clear from the 1


which Blair is trying to f people, that he has only t ning this country as a nai our freedom, and shoring, economic £22 billion blac us with a raft of new steal


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