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Ramblers pay tribute to dedicated footpath secretary


by Julie Magee


CLITHEROE Ramblers this week paid tribute to Mr Tom Boothroyd, who died on Thursday aged 90. Mr Boothroyd was footpath secre­


tary for the association for many years, later becoming chairman, and it was he who worked out and established the system of reporting and record keeping, which has been in use ever since. Pat Parrott, Clitheroe Ramblers


spokeswomen, commented: “He worked on his own in his surveillance of the whole area, and those who have fol­ lowed him treasure the help and guid­ ance he gave to all of us. “I personally will always be grateful


that we had the presence and fellowship of Tom for so many years - and his work and dedication will live after him.”


Born in Bolton in July 1916, Mr


Boothroyd first developed his love of the outdoors with the Cubs and Scouts. As a boy he was a loner and used to


go on cycling holidays on his own stay­ ing at youth hostels. A local farmer also used to allow him to camp on his land. Leaving school aged just 14 and dur­


ing the Great Depression, Mr Boothroyd gained employment in a local workshop earning 10 shillings a week. This he gave to his mother with­ out hesitation, who in turn handed him back half a crown. When the Second World War broke


out, Mr Boothroyd volunteered on the first day, but he was turned down due to the fact he wore glasses and he was subsequently put into the pay corps, much to his regret. However, from his humble begin­


nings, Mr Boothroyd was to experience the proudest moment of his life in 1943


when he was commissioned into the Royal Artillery. Considering this a great honour, which he later said was the highlight of his life, Mr Boothroyd was sent out to train the King’s African


Rifles in Uganda. From there, he was moved to reinforce the embattled


. Burma army, but with the dropping of the bomb on Hifoshimarthe war soon came to a close. Following the war, Mr Boothroyd


asked to be released in East Africa and his first wife Ivy, with whom he had two children Susan and the late Jill, joined him there. He loved Africa and when Uganda received her independ­ ence, ex-pats were returned home Mr Boothroyd returned in 1962, but his wife’s health was failing, so he bought a shop and stayed in England until his younger daughter had finished her edu­ cation. Later returning to Africa, he worked


in Rhodesia for the Natural Resources Board, which looked after the conser­ vation of the country. Mr Boothroyd remarried in 1971 and together with his wife, Dorothy, the


couple lived in Rhodesia until the inde pendence and the coming of Mugabe, which led to their return to England ir 1981.--------- - . . ______ Here, he threw himself into the wori


of the Ramblers Association, but as a man of very wide interests, he was also a member of the Civic Society, the His­ torical Archaeologicai Society and the Family History Society. Part of Mr Boothroyd’s work


included him carrying out research or three farms, which had belonged tc Sawley Abbey and a copy of his work is held at Clitheroe Library. A grandfather and great grandfa­


ther who will be greatly missed. Mi Boothroyd’s funeral will take place today at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, at 12 p.m. followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Picture shows Mr Boothroyd. (s)


Chefs serve up a tasty treat


JUST short of 50 people attended a special meal cooked by chefs at Clitheroe’s Dil Raj Restaurant raising £400 for charity in the process. The funds raised from


the evening, which was hosted by Clitheroe Town Mayor Coun. Allan Knox, will now be shared between his chosen charities - Life Education Centres and Epilepsy Action. Coun. Knox said: “I


Runners go pounding the city streets


RUNNERS from Clitheroe company Johnson Matthey took part in the BUPA GreafRun, in Manchester. Nine employees - Claire Thompson,


Clare Holden, Tony Flannigan, Liz Campbell, Hendrik Koornhof, Zara Chaplin, Julie Bennett, Ben Bridges and Ewan Wylie - raised money for Johnson


•Matthey’s chosen charity of the year. Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Another two runners, Iain Howland


and Gary Banks, were sponsored for other good causes.


Around £1,400 was raised for Break­ through Breast Cancer, to be added to


money already raised through various fund-raisers. "They include a Pink Day last October which raised over-£450, a Bacon Butty Morning which raised about £180 and employee Nigel Harris raising around £900 by running the London Marathon. More events are planned over the coming months. Our picture shows some of the Johnson


Matthey runners, from the left, back row, Claire Thompson, Clare Holden, "Tony Flannigan, Liz Campbell, Hendrik Koornhof, and front, Zara Chaplin and Julie Bennett, (s)


Ex-employee granted bail Barbecue boosts fund


A CLITHEROE man accused of stealing from his employer has elected to be tried at Preston Crown Court. Barry Raymond Francis Cunliffe (26), of Cause­


way Croft, is charged with the theft of £75 from his employer, Terry Joy, licensee of the Swan and Royal Hotel. Cunliffe, who was employed at the pub as a bar supervisor, elected crown court trial when.he appear^ before magistrates in Blackburn. He was remanded on bail for the preparation of committal papers.


A CHARITY barbecue, held at Riverside Bam, in Sawley, on June 3rd, raised £1,925 for Can­ cer Research UK. The music was provided by


the "Plastic Beatles" and a hog roast was cooked by Richard Bennett. Hosts David and Linda Asp-


den would like to thank every­ one who attended, helped and supported the event.


would like to say a special thank-you to the Dil Raj customers v/ho also put in £100 towards the collec­ tion and a big thank-you to the Dil Raj manage­ ment and staff for a won­ derful evening and for their generosity in providing the food.” Several mayors from


Pounding the streets for charity


STAFF and friends of a Clitheroe restaurant undertook a 10km run in order to raise money for charity. A team of Maxwells’ employ­


ees and close friends took part in the event. Unfortunately, the weather


was anything but kind with driving rain throughout the run.


Sarah Bishop, of Maxwells,


was the organiser and is hoping that once all the money is in. Cancer Research will benefit from a hefty sum. The charity was chosen


because a couple of people close to the team of runners had been affected by cancer. This is the first time a team from Maxwells has taken part


in a charity run, however Sarah said it had been “a real success” and the team will probably repeat the run next year. How­ ever the team would be hoping for better weather, after they battled through the cold rain to complete this year’s run. Our photograph shows the


team from Maxwells preparing for the race. (S150506/1)


21st Century Living at


neighbouring boroughs Our picture shows charity meal at the Dil and town councils attend- Clitheroe Town Mayor Raj Restaurant in ed the event.


Coun. Knox hosting the Clitheroe. (T050606/4)


BUSINESS premises in the Ribble Valley have been targeted by thieves yet again. Raiders forced their way


into business premises in Griridleton and escaped with property almost worth £3,000.


CLITHEROE man David Alan Garner (21), of Littlemoor Road, was remanded on bail until July 3th by Blackburn magistrates. Garner pleaded guilty


to three offences of driv­ ing while disqualified and also driving without insurance. The magistrates had


previously ordered the preparation of a pre-sen­ tence report.


Thieves £3,000 haul Among the items stolen


were a Makita drill worth £400, welding equipment valued at £2,000 and fuel worth £500. Police investi­ gations are continuing into the theft, which took place between noon on Sunday and Monday morning.


Driving offences Hospice success


THE winners of the East Lancashire weekly hospice lottery draw were: £1,000 Mrs Smith, Burnley; £250 Mr Hacking, Blackburn and £100 Ms Lorgat, Blackburn. There were also 15 £10


winners. If you would like to sup­


port your local hospice by joining the lottery and winning a prize in the process, please call Gill on 01254342847.


Naturalists head for Yorkshire venue


A SPRING walk to Semerwater, between Hawes and Bainbridge, was enjoyed by Clitheroe Naturalists. The starting point was


Bainbridge and the route followed the River Bain, which is England’s short­ est river and runs just two miles from Semerwater to the River Ure. Once at the lake, which


was formed by glacial action gouging out the river stone and depositing boulder clay, resulting in a plug which allowed the water to form Yorkshire’s largest natural lake, the path then followed the left hand edge of the lake. Primroses and violets were everywhere along


with early purple orchids and 24 different birds were seen including grey partridges, goldfinch and Canada geese with chicks. Peacocks and tortoise­ shell butterflies were also


seen. The path came to the


chapel of Slalling Busk which although roofless is preserved by English Her­ itage. The party visited


Slalling Busk village and then down to Marsett at the far end of the lake, returning to Countersett by road and fields paths. The next walk is on


Saturday to Grassington. Booking is essential, by ringing 428117.


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Prize of a lifetime in Rotary contest


by Joshua Pamphlett


IF you believe in the motto “Service above Self” and care for others before you care for yourself, you could be in with a chance of winning the holiday of a life­


time. The Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribbles-


dale are offering the prize of a week’s sail on the Prince William, one of the Tall Ship Trust’s masted ships, to two people, who are aged between 16 and 25 and prove themselves good citizens.


The Prince William sets sail from Barry,


South Wales, on Monday, September 4th, sail­ ing on the Irish Sea. The trip will include a West Coast adventure before returning to Liv­ erpool on September 11th. To apply or nomi­ nate a suitable candidate contact the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale by writing to Rotarian Jeff Riding at 6 Tucker Hill, Clitheroe, BB7 2NR. Include in your entry why you are a good citizen, what you have done in your community and references to jus­ tify your claim. The closing date for entries is July 1st. A shortlist will be drawn up before the final choice is made.


Get outside and give


help to worthy cause RIBBLE Valley residents are invited on a walk in


the countryside. On Sunday, June 25th, the North East Lan­ cashire Keep Fit Association is holding its annual


charity walk. Starting at 10-30 a.m. from the Grane Visitor


Centre near Haslingden, the circular four-mile route will follow a footpath alongside the Calf Hey Reservoir before joining the Rossendale Way to Haslingden Grane. From the return path to the Grane Visitor Centre


there are good views of the reservoir. Walkers are advised to wear waterproof footwear


and take along a picnic lunch. There is a fee of £2 per person with all funds raised going to the Rossendale Fell and Mountain


Rescue. For any inquiries or further details, ring Kitty


Garnett on 01282 776042.


Fire halts pub’s food service


A KITCHEN fire at a Clitheroe pub has forced the landlord to call time, on its menus temporarily. And according to landlord Christopher


Gumm, it will be some weeks before food is being served up again at the Edisford Bridge Hotel. At 7-30 p.m. on Thursday fire-fighters


were called to the Edisford Road pub to attend a grill fire. Watch Manager Dave McGrath said:


“When we arrived the fire had spread to the ducting and flames were coming out through the extractor fan. We were there for about an hom-and-a-half.” The fire caused severe damage to the


kitchen. Mr Gumm said although it will be some weeks before food will be back on the menu, the bar will remain open as nor­ mal. He thanked the fire service for mak­ ing sure everything was safe before they left the scene.


Tough, but worthwhile


A HARDY group of 10 Clitheroe Ram­ blers set out from Chipping to climb Sad­


dle Fell. At the top they followed the ridge for


several miles through very wet peat bogs, but, encouraged by their leader John Webb, their spirits remained high. Leav­ ing wonderful views from the trig point at Totridge, they descended towards Mellor Knoll with the Trough of Bowland in sight, but soon turned south to follow a farm and woodland route back towards Chipping. - Displays of gentle English bluebells


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were enjoyed and some took the opportu­ nity to buy fresh farm eggs. Twelve miles and'2,500ft of climbing made a substan­ tial, but enjoyable, day. .


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A CHIP pan fire caused extensive damage to a Ribble Valley farmhouse. Fire-fighters were called to Pendleton Hall


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