Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial! 10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 8th, 2003


Adaptable Joan becomes mayor and townsfolk receive award


by Natalie Cox


A CLITHEROE woman who can adapt to almost anything has become


the town’s first citizen. Coun. Joan Knight was ins ta l led as


mayor a t the annual meeting of Clitheroe Town Council on Tuesday. Proposing her for the post, Coun. Stephen


Sutcliffe said Coun. Knight had lived in Clitheroe all her life and, through her many undertakings in the town, had got to know , many individuals. He added th a t Coun. Knight had been a leading light in the ski club, of which she was now an honorary mem­ ber, and had been secretary of the Chamber Of Trade for many years. In seconding the proposal, Coun. John


McGowan paid tribute to Coun. Knight’s amateur dramatic appearances in various farmyard roles, including a cow and the front end of a horse, in the Trinity pantomimes. He concluded by saying: “Joan will make the position of number one Clitheroe citizen a doddle. She can adapt to anything." Coun. Knight said it gave her the greatest


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pleasure to be elected as mayor, adding that she hoped to live up to the tradition. The two charities she has chosen to support over the coming municipal year are First Responders


and the North West Air Ambulance. Supporting Coun. Knight throughout the


coming year will be the Mayoress, Mrs Helen Ashworth, and newly-elected Deputy Mayor, Coun. Mary Robinson. In proposing Coun. Robinson to the post,


PICTURED with the new Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Joan Knight, are Town Sergeant Mr Roger Hirst, Mayoress Mrs Helen Ashworth, together with Coun. Mary Robinson and Mr David Robinson, the Deputy Mayor of Clitheroe and her consort (C060503/2a)


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Coun. Alan Yearing said that having taken up the challenge of being Clitheroe’s first ever lady mayor, she had gone from strength to strength, gained in confidence and having won the hearts of many people in the town had been afforded the accolade of being known as “Mary mayor”. Coun. Yearing said that Coun. Robinson


had provided him with unstinting help and support during his two years as mayor and would now play a similar role for the new mayor. In support, Coun. Margaret Sutcliffe said


that Coun. Robinson’s great sense of humour and natural ability to get on with people, together with her keenness to “get stuck in” had resulted in her enjoying two successful years as mayor. Coun. Sutcliffe said that despite coming


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Hang around to taste the fruits of your labour


by Hannah Stephenson


IT is possible to grow both fruits and herbs in containers and then you can eat the fruits of your labour as well as admire


them. Dwarf bush tomatoes, for instance, will tumble wonderfully from


pots - and if you plant them with French marigolds it should deter whitefly. Lettuces, too, will grow in a decorative pot or basket, although you


need to be careful to choose the non-hearting varieties such as lollo rosso because then when you cut off a hit, it will not leave a gaping hole in your container that removal of a whole lettuce heart would. Nasturtiums can be grown in containers and have edible leaves, flow­


ers and seeds and go perfectly in a hanging basket of herbs and vegeta­ bles, producing beautiful orange and yellow flowers throughout sum­


mer. Other decorative crops such as runner beans and purple dwarf


French beans are ideal for display purposes, but they will need watering regularly as they may die ifthe pot is allowed to dry out. For those who would like summer fruits on their patio, look no fur­ ther than a delicious display of strawberries. They can easily be grown


in a traditional strawberry pot with side planting pockets. Make sure that if you want to grow strawberries in a pot you pick a


big one, either the traditional variety, or in a large wooden half-barrel or something of a similar size. Alternatively, if you just want it for decorative purposes, you can


plant strawberries in hanging baskets for a fabulous array of flowers and berries. Make sure you add a slow release fertiliser to the pot or basket when


from “the wrong side of the hill”, Coun. Robinson had been a superb ambassador for the town, adding that her application for resi­ dency had been “looked on favourably”. One of the final duties performed by the


outgoing Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Robin­ son, was to present a Clitheroe wine bar and two individuals with town awards. Mr Simon Dawson collected the certificate


awarded to Maxwell’s in the building enhance­ ment and restoration category. Coun. Robin­ son described the establishment as a "wonder­ ful place”. Individual awards, in recognition of their


service to the town, were presented to Mrs Gladys Sutcliffe and Mrs Laura Bailey. Describing Mrs Bailey as “little miss dyna­ mite”, Coun. Robinson read a letter sent to


COUN. Robinson is pictured with Town Award winners, from the left, Mr Simon Dawson and Miss Sarah Bishop, Mrs Laura Bailey and Mrs Gladys Sutcliffe. (C060503/1)


the town council by the Rev. Rodney Nichol­ son, stating that having moved to Clitheroe six years ago from her home in Hurst Green, Mrs Bailey had carried out activities both in public view and “behind the scenes”. An enthusiastic member of St Paul’s Church, who works with its playgroup, she also helps the Clitheroe-based Gold Team at youth events. Mrs Bailey is also involved with the Friends


of Chernobyl Children group and is a volun­ teer for both Oxfam and the Grand Cinema. Coun. Robinson concluded: “I am humbled


by what you have done and it gives me great pleasure to give you this award.”


ews from the Villages L A N G H O


mary School, I .angho, held an own clothes day and a mega Easter egg raffle, along with the traditional col­ lection boxes, which all raised the magnificent total of £834.49. The money raised will go to St Joseph’s Penny, the diocesan charity for the Catholic Children’s Rescue Society.


Charity funds The pupils of St Mary’s RC Pri­


experts as three members of staff put teams through their paces at St Mary’s RC School, Langho, quiz night tomorrow at 8 p.m. in school. Teams of four, bring your own drink and pizzas ordered for supper. Pro­ ceeds towards digital cameras for school.


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School, Langho, will be packing their wellies and fishing nets for a trip to Penwortham water studies centre on May 14th. Teacher Mrs Angela Caton has planned the visit to help them learn more about the water cycle and animal and plant life.


Fishing trip Year 4 pupils of St Mary’s RC


in Read Cricket Club on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1 and pro­ ceeds will go towards Read and Simonstone Voluntary First Responders (Heart of Lancs Appeal). Everyone welcome.


issued to all club members. In addition to the club fixtures, it gives details of team captains, last year’s roll of honour, the club rules and advertisements for the 18 sponsors. The Pendle Witch Trophy, due to


enthralled with the Bandoura, a 64- stringed instrument unique to the area. The members of the group then


Luncheon club Members of Rimington and Mid-


dop Luncheon Club tucked into a tasty meal of pork and mushroom casserole, with summer vegetables and roast potatoes, with rhubarb and ginger sponge pudding and cus­ tard to follow. After lunch, a dominoes session


was enjoyed, and raffle winners were Mrs J. Jones, Mr J. Parkinson, Mrs D. Eccles, Mrs P. Parker, Mr D. Nicholson, Mr H. Thistlethwaite and Mrs F. Pilkington. A small group of members is to


be competed for last Saturday, has been postponed until August. Three new members were admitted to the club. Anyone else interested in join­ ing should get in touch with the sec­ retary, Mr Eric Sparks, or any other committee member.


Jumble Last week’s jumble sale in St


Mary’s Church Hall, Sabden, proved a big success, raising £120 towards the next production by St Mary’s and Friends, the church drama group.


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arrange an exhibit on behalf of the club at the “Exhibition Weekend” taking place in Gisburn Parish Church on August 23rd to 25th. It was agreed that the meeting on


July 29th will be a luncheon outing. SABDEN.


coming alive for Year 3 of St Mary’s RC School, when the theatre group. Viking Asaga, arrives in authentic dress, complete with weapons and other period accessories. The event has been organised by teacher Mrs Sue Noblet.


On May 20th, history will be


various members of the bowling club, it was decided to hold a flood-, lit competition in September. The competition will be called the Sab- den Autumn Floodlit Singles Com­ petition, and a trophy will be pur­ chased and awarded to the winner. Up to 128 players will be accom­


Bowling club Following suggestions made by


lection takes place in Pendleton on Tuesday. Papers should be left in the bags provided.


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modated, with a fee of £5 payable on entry. Entries will close on July 31st. Groups of players will play knockouts on Tuesdays and Thurs­ days in September on the Sabden green, with the evenings' winner(s) going forward to the final of 16 to be held on Saturday, September 27th. Prize money will extend down to


senting a 20th anniversary concert in St John’s Church, Read, on Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £3 and refreshments will be served during


Singing for supper The Readstone Singers are pre­


the interval.


Looking good A make-up demonstration by Virgin VIE Cosmetics will be held


Simonstone Parish Council will take place tomorrow at 7 p.m., followed by the monthly meeting at 7-30 p.m., which will begin with a talk by Mrs Lisa Harvey about the youth service in Simonstone. All village residents are welcome to attend these meetings.


Parish council The annual parish meeting of


ers' Union will meet in the old school on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m., when Mrs Hilary Garrett and Mr Robert Hughes, of Clitheroe Health Food Store, will speak about “Opti­ mum Nutrition”.


Healthy living Members of Simonstone Moth­


bers will meet in Simonstone Old School on May 15th at 7-30 p.m. for the resolutions meeting, to be fol­ lowed by a mini-show of preserves and confectionery.


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all players getting through to the last 16, with the winner receiving £250 and the runner-up £100. Fur­ ther details will be circulated to clubs and advertised in the press. Many players in the club are now


wearing the attractive blue club strip and orders for further supplies will be made shortly. The green has been well prepared, and the grass is starting to grow well with the change in the weather. The club handbook has been printed and


Singers last week to perform a con­ cert in the Methodist Church of both church and folk music from the Ukraine. A collection was taken towards the work of an independent orphanage in Kiev and raised more than £400. The next morning the choir visit­


Kiev Singers Whalley welcomed the Kiev


spent a quiet day in Whalley before moving on to their next engage­ ment in Hexham. The singers then move on to Scotland before return­ ing to Kiev at the end of May, hav­ ing been touring the UK for two months.


set off on the first of Whalley Chris­ tian Action Group's summer evening walks on Friday. The walk was via Potterford, Calderstones and Barrow. The next walk is on June 4th.


Summer walk Despite heavy rain, seven walkers


Junior mission "Junior Mission for All" was the


theme of the morning service on Sunday at Whalley Methodist Church. Speakers were Mr Daniel Bujiko, of the Bethany Project Tanzania, Mr Michael Holmes and Miss Tiffany Gunstone. Afterwards lunch was served by the young peo­ ple.


biscuits sale will take place on Sat­ urday in King Street, Whalley. This is a fund-raising effort by members of Whalley Parish Church. Selling starts at 10 a.m.


Delicious goodies A delicious home-made cakes and


Abbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey


senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, joint 2 Mrs H. Hardy and Mrs G, Walmsley. Gents - Mr H. Holt, Mrs D. Farnsworth. Dominoes: joint 1, Mr J. Peel and


cliffe who, for the past two decades, has run a dance school in Clitheroe, firstly in. Moor Lane and more recently from her home in St James’s Street. Through her annual shows she has raised


more than £50,000 for charities including the East Lancs Hospice and the Kenneth MacMillan fund. Thousands of young dancers have passed


A certificate was also presented to Mrs Sut­


planting and water regularly and thoroughly, as the compost must not be allowed to dry out. Hanging baskets, lined with moss or coir, look fantastic when they


are planted with herbs including chives, hyssop, parsley, green, purple or golden sage and trailing thyme. Herbs such as marjoram have a natural trailing habit and are also


through her school, some of them going on to turn professional. Added Coun. Robinson: “You have a heart as big as a dustbin lid and always work for the b etterment of your pupils.”


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