14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, Aprii 6th, 2006


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A CLITHEROE couple, who always made sure they never slept on an argument, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow.


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Carter, of Bleasdale Avenue, decided to tie the knot half a century ago, they promised each other that they would never carry an argument over to the


nejct day. They kept their promise and 50 years


on will celebrate the milestone anniver­ sary with a short service of thanks­ giving and blessing at St Michael and St John’s RC Church, Clitheroe, followed by a party for family and friends at Whalley Golf Club. As well as their four children and


nine grandchildren, they will be unit­ ed with Mrs Carter’s brother, Mau­ rice Hilltout, who was best man at the wedding. He is travelling from Germany for the celebration. Mrs Carter was bom and brought


up in Cheltenham, Gloucester. Mr Carter (75), was bom in Sri Lanka, but moved to Cheltenham with his family in 1939. He was educated at a boarding school in Bath and later studied for a teaching diploma at St Mary’s College in Twickenham. Meanwhile, Mrs Carter (70) attend­ ed a college in Hampshire. The couple met through Mr


Carter’s friendship with the future Mrs Carter’s brother. Married on April 7th, 1956 at St


Gregory’s Church in Cheltenham, Mr and Mrs Carter enjoyed a hon­ eymoon touring around the south coast. Re-living some of the memories of


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that time, Mr Carter said: “When we returned from our honeymoon we had no money. In fact, I only had half a crown in my pocket! I remem­ ber we had very little money at first and I bought a sideboard for £6 to store our wedding presents in. “It is completely different now.


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They initially lived in rented


accommodation in Ealing and had three children, Josanne, Adrian and William. In I960, they bought a three-bedroomed house in Essex The next move was to the Ribble


Valley when Mr Carter was appoint­ ed headmaster at St Mary’s Hall, Stonyhurst, while Mrs Carter took care of the domestic side of the


school. A few years later the couple cele­


brated the arrival of their youngest daughter, Marie (now 32). Mr Carter retired in 1978, howev­


er because of his dedication and com­ mitment to the school, he stayed on as an assistant teacher for another 17 years. He retired for the second time in 1995, but decided to go back and teach for another two years. “I enjoyed teaching at Stonyhurst and I think it is the best school in the


Walkers’ invite to Easter walk


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will see ramblers on the inaugural walk of the Hodder Way. The walks will follow the River Hodder


from its source in the rough moorland ter­ rain near the Cross of Greet to Stocks Reservoir. The river route then goes on through ancient villages, past historic buildings, through meadows and natural woodland and after just more than 27 miles joins the River Ribble at Hodder Foot. The final day’s walk will continue a little


further along the Ribble, passing Calder Foot and ending at Hurst Green. Anyone completing the whole of the


three day walk will be awarded a compli­ mentary Hodder Way badge. Saturday’s walk will go from Cross of


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country,” he said. "The years have just passed like magic. We have enjoyed our life and are very proud of our children’s achievements.” Mr Carter is a keen golfer and was


captain of Whalley Golf Club in 1991. He is also a governor of St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School and is a member of the St Vincent de Paul Society, which helps needy people. In his spare time he enjoys read­


ing, gardening, cooking and is a TV addict. The couple travel a lot and their favourite holiday destination is Scotland. When asked the secret of their


long and happy marriage, they both answered “a lot of give and take”. Mrs Carter said: “You have to


learn to take the rough with the smooth and you cannot give in at every little disagreement.”


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Pupils stay on the rieht


by Duncan Smith


A T E N SE courtroom drama was p layed ou t at Bla ck po o l M a g is tr a te s ’ Court, in v o lv in g a dozen pupils from a Ribble Valley High School. Thankfully, the pupils from


St Augustine’s RC High School, in Billington, were definitely on the right side of the law when they proved a credit to their school in the regional heat of the 2006 Mock Trial Competi­ tion. Designed to give young peo­


ple a clearer understanding of the criminal justice system, the national competition is spon­ sored by the Citizenship Foun­ dation, the Magistrates’ Asso­ ciation, the Department of Constitutional Affairs and Wilkinson stores. The Year 8 and 9 St Augus­


tine’s pupils, led by teacher Mrs Ann-Marie Keegan, spent sev­ eral months preparing for the competition, practising at lunchtimes in school and using a real courtroom at Burnley Magistrates' Court. This year’s crime scenario


involved a defendant charged under the Theft Act (1968) with allowing herself to be car­ ried in a car despite knowing it


PASSION was in the air at a meeting of the Clitheroe branch of the University of the Third Age, when members Kate Creig, Gaynor Tole and John Earnshaw shared details of their hobbies in a session enti­ tled “Members’ Passions”. Kate Creig told of her inter­


had been taken without the owner’s consent. Team members are cast to


play the various parts of defen­ dant, prosecuting and defend­ ing lawyers, court usher, wit­ nesses and magistrates. On the day of the competition, each school takes part in two rounds against other schools, one defending and one prosecuting. The judging is carried out by a team of serving magistrates. St Augustine's prosecuted


against Southlands High School, Chorley, in round one and defended against Lancast­ er Girls’ Grammar School in round two. The eventual winners were


Southlands High School, who go through to the next round. Despite not winning, the St


Augustine’s squad performed extremely well and gained valu­ able experience in teamwork, making structured decisions and in honing their listening skills. Accompanied by a support


team of parents and their spon­ soring magistrate, the team thoroughly enjoyed their day in court and look forward to next year’s competition. Our picture shows the St


Augustine’s team in Blackpool for the Mock Trial Competi­ tion. (s)


An afternoon of many passions! Gaynor Tole explained how


she had become hooked on fly fishing in Wales and Scotland. She revealed that records for the largest salmon caught in British rivers are all held by women. John Earnshaw talked about


est in long-distance and adven­ turous travel, and shared the details of trips including a lone cycle tour of the Netherlands, a' trek to the Everest base camp and unforgettable experiences in the Galapagos Islands.


his keen interest in local histo­ ry, focusing on Longridge,


where he lives. Clitheroe U3A meets at 2-30


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, April 6th, 2006 15 Chernobyl talk fascinates group


A TALK about the Friends of Chernobyl Charity group and its work in the Ribble Valley was enjoyed by members of the Trin­ ity Ladies’ Afternoon Fellowship. Members learned that the


charity brings 20 children from the nuclear-devastated area of


the Ukraine to the Ribble Valley each June, the youngsters staying with local host families. During their month-long stay,


they have dental and medical check-ups, attend school and visit attractions such as Black­ pool Pleasure Beach. They are


also kitted out with new shoes donated by the Lions and enjoy a party at the end of their stay. Most important of all, it has


been shown that the fresh air, good food and medical care has lasting benefits for the long-term health of the youngsters.


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