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Singing with a pop star Waddington school prepares for city lights


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SMILEY faces are in abundance th ro u g h o u t the playground of Waddington and West Bradford CE School and it’s not hard to see why! With a forthcoming sing-a-long


I G om o F / S A two-page special with words by


TRACY JOHNSON and pictures by GEORGINA BREWSTER


A village used to winning ways


A VILLAGE fit for a King, Wadding- ton is arguably one of the most popu­


lar locations in the Ribble Valley. Two miles from Clitheroe, the pictur­


esque village is steeped in character, histo­ ry and legend. A repeated winner of the Lancashire’s


Best Kept Village Competition, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind and has become a haven for both locals and tourists. With a brook running through the mid­


dle, the attractiveness of the central Coro­ nation Gardens gives each passer-by an appealing and warm welcome. Home to three public houses, plus the


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Moorcock Inn on the hill, which offer a range of quality food and a fine selection of beers, the village also has a comer cafe, two churches and a club. If rumours were to be believed, it was the


temporary home to Henry VI for 12 months. The King, who was supposedly a resident a t Waddington Hall, before his betrayal to the Yorkists in 1465, had his visit cut short after being captured down­ river at Bnmgerly Bridge. The village received the Royal seal of


approval in September, when her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex, visited Waddow Hall. Princess Sophie, who is the Girlguiding


Providing vital service for all


AN essential service located in the heart of the village is provided by self-con­ fessed people person Mrs Adele Cottam. Mother-of-three Mrs Cottam will be


familiar to most as the face behind the counter of the post office and general store; The 36-year-old (pictured), who has


been owner of the traditional ^op for the past four years, clearly loves her job, which she says is “vital” for the village community. A bubbly character, who welcomes


each customer with a wanning smile and a cheery “hello”, said despite her con­ cerns over the service becoming a dying breed, is confident that there is still a need for it in the villaga “The store plays a vital role, especially


for the older community, who really appreciate having it,” said Adele. “With the closure of the two post offices in Clitheroe, more people are coming to me for car taxing and other bits,” she added. A former customer service officer,


Adele lives with her husband, Garry, and children Amelia (10), Zac (eight), who attend Waddington and West Bradford


Primary School and Ethan (two). Origi­ nally from Burnley, Adele lived in West Bradford before moving to Waddin^on. The friendly business woman considers


her customers as friends, who she has built up an excellent relationship with over the years. “I must know well over 70% of my


customers by their first name,” she said. “I probably see them just as much as their family members see them. I t’s nice, because you are there for them and they are also there for you.”


UK President, commemorated the opening of a £680,000 adventure house at the 17th Century manor house, which has been home to the Girlguiding Association since


1927. Located on the banks of the River Rib­


ble, the hall is equally famous for its ghostly legend of Peg O’Nell. The mystery sur­ rounding the 18th Century servant, who died following a row with her employer and is said to haunt the banks of the river, was featured in an episode of the cult television series “Most Haunted”. ,So whatever your reason for visiting


Waddington, one thing is for sure - you will want to return.


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with pop star Lemar, plus the kind and positive ethos the West Brad­ ford Road school portrays, it is clear to see why these pupils are happy. Erected in 1875, it currently has


148 pupils - the highest in its histo­ ry according to Mrs Doreen Coles, headteacher for the past six years. Coming under the responsibility


of the Bradford Diocese, the school is at ten d ed by children from Waddington, West Bradford and the surrounding villages, as far as Chaigley. With its teaching methods based around promoting the values of


Happy home


for lone OAPs WADDINGTON’S historic Almshouses are tucked away along


West Bradford Road. Hundreds pass them by without


a second glance, but the group of 17th Century buildings, which stand in a large quadrangle to the side of the road, is actually home to


24 ladies. Waddington Hospital, also


referred to as the Almshouses, is sheltered housing co-founded by Robert Parker, of the Parker family at Browsholme Hall, whose family had been landowners in Yorkshire and Lancashire from the time of


HemyVI. The purpose of the hospital,


which actually means hospitality, was to provide homes for the wid­ ows of dalesmen and farmers from the surrounding villages. Re-constructed in the 19th Cen­


tury to provide separate cottages for 29 women, a warden house, chapel and offices, it was mod­ ernised in the late ’80s and now pr(> vides sheltered housing for widowed ladies from the age of 65 onwards. All residents live independently,


however the warden on site, Mrs Lesley Haywood, is there to act M a good neighbour and look after the


buildings. Living with her husband, Lewis,


and Maddie, their Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Mrs Haywood has been a part of the close-knit com- munitv for the past six years and speaks fondly of the ladies, who she considers as friends. Among the residents is Clitheroe


born and bred Mrs Mary Heyton. The cha tty 84-year-old, whose daughter, Dorothy, lives in Waddington, has been a resident since 1992. A well-known figure in the village, Mrs Heyton is a mem­ ber of Waddington’s Royal British Legion and St Helen’s Church choir. The mother-of-two, who previ­


ously lived at Coulthurst with her late husband, Robert, said she loves living at the hospital. “It is very friendly and we have


lots of fun,” she commented. “In fact, I am never in!” she


added.


respect and responsibility, Mrs Coles said th a t the aim is to encourage the advancement of chil­ dren’s skills through both academic and extra-curricula activities. One example of this is shown by


the school council. Chosen every year, pupils are elected to be repre­ sentatives on the council and put forward any suggestions made by their classmates. This has resulted in pupils paint­


ing the toilets, raising money for Oxfam through the Harvest Festi­ val and currently organising a tal­ ent show for Children in Need. Now a school necessity, Mrs Coles thinks it greatly benefits the chil­


dren. “They learn about responsibili­


ties, how to share and to be proud of their actions, while other pupils respect them,” she said.


With a family feel about the


school, Mrs Coles has nothing but praise for the pupils’ parents, whose fund-raising efforts have brought so many things to the school, which they would have struggled to pay for. “We very much appreciate the


support of the parents here. They do a fantastic job,” she said. The pupils, who are split between


six classes, are now looking forward to their performance in the charity concert Young Voices, with star guest Lemar. Being held a t the Manchester Evening News arena, it will be the second time the school has taken part, joining pupils from across Lancashire to sing a mixture of modern songs and carols. I just hope they can concentrate


on their studies and not the pop idol between now and then!


MRS


Haywood pictured with


residents in the


hospital grounds


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‘Royal’ gardens


WADDINGTON’S attractive Coronation Gardens were named following the Queen’s Coronation in 1953, when the stone bridge was put in to commemorate the


event. Maintained by the garden


committee, a group of volunteers, it is chaired by Waddington resi­ dent Miss Mary Bridge. I t is their effort, coupled with


generous donations, which keep the gardens in the high standard for which they are so admired.


0 Don’t miss Down Your Way next month when TRACY JOHNSON takes a look at another Ribble Valley village


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