22 Clitheroe Advertiser&Times, Thursday, February 1st, 2007


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A REUNION to celebrate the friendships developed on a unique local housing estate is being organised by


some of its former residents. Douglas Brownngg was just


14 years old when he moved with his family to Billington Gardens, a housing estate built only three years after the Sec­ ond World War. “We moved from a two-up,


two-down, terrace house with an outside loo to the new devel­ opment. “That house had three bed­


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in the Bedroom just to show you care. 'We wdl liyht the candles and request the softest of music from the pianist playiiuj softly in the comer of the


restaurant. Just for you, we willpour your wine and serve you a romantic dinner in eiQiuisite surroundmys.


'To finish our part in your evening perhaps we can suggest you retire to the lounge with your coffee and chocolate truffles.


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Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of soft music and candles while you and your partner enjoy and celebrate with a 4 course dinner and bottle of house wine.


On this special occasion we will offer a special dinner of £50 per couple or a stay over bed and breakhist


rate of £90 per couple.


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rooms, kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathroom, two toilets and an internal coal bunker, all for a rent of only £1.20 per


week! I t was like moving into a palace,” Mr Brownngg remi­ nisced. Erected on land bought by


Blackburn Council for jus t £1,250, the estate had 83 hous­ es, which were sold for between £1,350 to £1,650 each. Moving into number 80, Mr


Brownngg enjoyed almost a decade at Billmgton Gardens collecting special memories th a t he still holds precious today. He explained: “The 83 fami­


lies who moved into these hous­ es still had the camaraderie built up over the war years. “Even today those ties are


still strong for many of us, so much so, that a few of us are trying to arrange a reunion of the 1950s’ residents at a local venue, which will take place


some time in March or April this year.” Many former residents of


Billmgton Gardens moved to the development from the sur­ rounding towns and villages. Many are now believed to


live in Blackburn and Wilp- shire as well as the Ribble Val­ ley.


Anyone interested in attend­


ing the reunion and renewing old acquaintances, should con­ tact one of the following. Jean Oliver (nee West) on


01200 426977; Sylvia Coward Coward (nee Brownrigg) on 01254 824281; Brenda Parker (nee Topham) on 01254 822622; Doug Brownrigg, e- mail d.brownrigg@tiscali.co.uk Our pictures show life a t


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