Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Classified) 6 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, August 31st, 2006 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Ciitheroe 422324 (Editoriai), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassified) Booklet bursts at seams! by Jean Miller


SO many people supplied anecdotes and thoughts of what Whalley Methodist Church and Sunday School had meant to them and their families that there was no room left in the booklet produced for the church’s 200th anniversary celebra­


tions. “We were amazed,” commented the


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Proud history of popular church


IN 1806, it was decided to that the Methodist group needed a building of their own and the property, 6 Church Lane, was purchased with the upstairs being used for church purposes. At that time, Whalley was in the


Anglican diocese of Chester so per­ mission had to be sought from the Bishop before the Whalley dis­ senters were allowed to worship freely. This house w'as bought by


William Parker in 1872 and is still owned by members of the family. Anne Colledge, nee Parker, writes in the booklet th a t in 1827 the Methodists were in trouble because


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they were all singing too loudly! Anne, who lives in Moffatt, Scot­


land, possesses the clarinet originally' used to accompany the singing and the pewter communion service, which had been presented to her grandfather, William Henryy when he retired after 50 y'ears as organist and choirmaster. The building was enlarged in 1841


and ground floor rooms used for larger congregations, the preacher then standing on the stairs. Through the efforts of Mr Harri­


son, the site in King Street was bought and the foundation stones for both chapel and school laid on Good Friday, April 7th, 1871, by


members of Nancy Hartley’s family. In the days before all children


could receive education, the Sunday school played an important role for them and adults. It is believed to have opened in 1807. Since then there have been many events, large and small, including walking day's at MTiitsuntide, when other denomina­ tions took part with floats and ban­ ners, and the Sunday School anniversary, known until the 1940s by older church members as “The Sermons”. At the anniversary, the children


put on a demonstration, all carefully rehearsed, with a platform placed across the aisle in front of the pulpit.


minister, the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. “In fact, there is talk of a further booklet, but not just yet. “We were delighted with the response


and by the number of people who trav­ elled some distance to share the 200th anniversary with us,” commented Joan Davies, one of the organisers. “The memories not in the book were


placed in the church so they could be seen and all the testimonies are to be sent to Lancashire Records Office. “It is lovely to think that when the


300th anniversary comes round some descendants of those who have con­ tributed may see them there,” she added. An exhibition of life in the church,


crafts, flowers, photographs, including weddings and wedding dresses, attracted hundreds of people over the weekend. Methodism came to \^Tialley following


preaching by John Wesley in Padiham, which was heard by a young woman, Nancy Haworth, then staying with friends in Huncoat. So inspired was she that when she had walked to Whalley, she decided to spread the word, gather­ ing people together at her home.


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Festival countdown


THE countdown has begun to Whalley’s first summer festival. On Saturday and Sunday, the grounds of the historic Abbey will be turned into a seasonal showground as the “Celebration of Whalley” takes place. The fun starts at 10 a.m. on Satur­ day as “Coronation Street” star Malcolm Hebden declares the event open. • For a full report of the weekend’s event, turn to page 23.


Summer ball is a hit


GOOD food, good music and good com­ pany was enjoyed by all who attended Billington and Whalley Brass Band Club’s annual Summer Ball. Members and guests were entertained by Andy Keith whose singing was enhanced by plajdng a flute, guitar and electric violin. The ball is held in addition to the club’s regular fortnightly entertainment night.


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A RIBBLE VALLEY village will be blooming this weekend. Members of the Mellor Garden Club


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Genial giant ‘Hoppy loses battle for life


By Vivien Meath


THE death of a publican once labelled “the genial giant” will shock and sadden hundreds of people throughout the Ribble


Valley. Peter Hodgkinson (65), fondly


known as “Hoppy” throughout the trade, died on Saturday after a bat­ tle with cancer. He had moved to the Royal Oak


at Spark Bridge, Cumbria, with his wife, Mary, son Luke and daughter Leah from Chatburn’s Brown Cow just 12 months ago. During a lengthy career as a pub­


lican, Peter had become a legend.' A no-nonsense landlord, he took


pride in ensuring that his pubs were always law-abiding, was passionate about the licensed trade and, with his regulars, raised many thousands of pounds for charity. Born and brought up in Gisburn,


he acquired the nickname “Hoppy” when at the age of six he fell off a


IN spite of a poor weather forecast, and a cloudy day, 26 Clitheroe ramblers set off from Rimington up to Twiston Moor. They were led by Mary


barn baulks a t the stables and land­ ed heavily on his back. Years later he recalled how he


had dropped a bag of chaff on the head of a 25 stone character from Clitheroe called Dick Cowpe. “He was climbing the loft to get


me when I fell,” he said, adding that Monica Dickinson was pass­ ing, comforted him and told him to “Hopalong Cassidy - Hoppy” and the name stuck. His love of horses led him to


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become stableman-groom at Gis- burn’s Dickinson Stables which, were run by Mrs Dickinson’s hus­


band, Tony. He worked there for 11 years


after leaving school. At the age of 25, he joined his


parents, Jim and Evelyn who had taken over the White Bull in 1957, running the hotel for 10 years, six of which were as licensee. In 1986 he moved to Paythorne, running the Buck Inn and the White Bull together for a period of time. He left Paythorne to take over Clitheroe’s Dog and Partridge Inn,


Many residents of Chalburn will remember this photograph of Mr


Hodgkinson taken in 2001. Staff and regulars at the Brown Cow gave sell­ out performances of their version of the musical, Oliver, with proceeds to charity. T100304/1


Wellgate, in 1992 where he estab­ lished a popular music and sports bar. After 10 years at the helm, the


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family moved to Chatburn’s Brown


Cow. Despite his large frame and his


claim that he never kicked a ball, his main hobby was always sport. He managed Gisburn FC, then


became general manager of Barnoldswick’s Park Rovers with both teams enjoying many memo rable and successful seasons. Pool and darts were always a


passion and he also supported locals in sports such as banger rac­ ing.


Moving to Cumbria in 2005, he


was looking forward to semi-retire­ ment, helping his son, Luke, run the acclaimed Royal Oak near Ulverston, and living in a nearby property. He leaves his wife, Mary, sons Simon and Luke and daughter


Leah. The funeral will take place in the


Ribble Valley, but details were not confirmed as we went to press. More details are available from


Brian Price and Sons, Chatburn: 01200 441297.


Twiston walk Bob’s temporary job lasted 50 years


Thorpe and walked via Twiston Mill and then up to Hill Foot alongside Twiston Beck. The sun came out and there were beautiful views of Pendle as they continued uphill. By the time they had


reached the road near Coolham, Pendle had van­ ished into low cloud, and light drizzle had begun. Those with powerful mist- piercing imagination could admire the lovely view across to Bowland and Ingleborough. The ground underfoot was still firm and dry, which is not usu­ ally the case up there. There was a tricky


scramble to cross a small ravine, down through rough tussocky grass and up the other side, but no- one fell into ths buck. This brought us onto Riming­ ton Moor. By now it was raining steadily. The lunch break was on


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A CLITHEROE man whose temporary job at Standen Hall lasted more than five decades has died. Aged 99, Mr Robert Jack-


son - known to one and all as Bob - passed away peaceful­ ly in hospital. In 1933, when Bob (pic­


tured) first went to work at Standen Hall, he never thought he would still be there 50 years later employed as the estates’ gen­


eral foreman. His working career took


Bob to Standen Hall after the Great Depression result­ ed in the closure of the Grindleton cotton mill where he had previously


been employed. After leav­ ing school he first worked in the Trutex warehouse in Grindleton, later moving to a cotton mill in the village as a drawer-in. He then successfully


applied for a part-time job as a labourer a t Standen Hall, and in 1983 he still worked seven days a week and at th a t time had no plans to retire. To mark his 50 years service a party was held in his honour attended by 70 estate tenants, friends and relatives. Grindleton-born, Bob


married his wife, Olive, in 1934. She had moved to Clitheroe from Exeter when


a t St James’s Church, Clitheroe, and made their home in Littlemoor where Mr Jackson continued to live until very recently when he moved to Beech Grove Residential Home. For 35 years Mrs Jackson


also worked at Standen Hall as a cook. She died in 1985.


A lover of being outdoors,


Mr Jackson enjoyed garden­ ing and growing vegetables, a passion he continued to indulge. He is survived by his sis­


she was five years old. The couple, who met at a farmers’ ball, were married


ter, Betty. Mr Jackson’s funeral took


place at St James’s Church, Clitheroe.


Vintage ‘Tractor John’ buried in his boiler suit


A RIBBLE VALLEY vintage vehicle enthusiast affectionately known as “tra c to r John” (pic­ tured) has died at the age of 58. John Sunter, of Dunsop Bridge,


was born in the village of Belthorn near Blackburn, where he lived until the age of 18. First working on local farms he went on to gain a job with North West Water. This role took him to Dunsop


Bridge, where he spent most of his life, apart from a short spell at


Hapton. However, at just 40-years-old


John suffered a stroke and was later forced to take early retire-


ment. For a hobby John started to tin­ , , ,.


ker with tractors, an interest that stayed with him. At the last count John had 12


vintage tractors. A mechanically-minded man, his


last wish was that a tractor be used at his funeral and transport him to the Brockland Woodland Burial


Site at Rathmell. His wish to be buried in his boil­


er suit, h a t and with his trusty spanner in hand was also granted. A dedicated member of the Rib­


ble Valley Vintage Club, John acted as the tractor steward and was one of the members who helped to organise the annual rally off the A59 at Sawley each year. In fact, he was one of the organ­


isers of the first ever rally held at Clitheroe Auction Mart, but sadly John died before this year’s 18th


rally. His other hobbies included col­


lecting Corgi model vehicles as well as being an avid fan of the singer


Johnny Cash. John leaves his brother Colin,


sister Pat and their families.


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