Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, February 1 st, 2007 www.ciitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


In memory of a great fell walke


by Duncan Smith


Grass is greenest in the Ribble Valley 0 In addition to his report of the the


weekend’s activities, Mr Burgess also sent some personal reflections on returning to his Clitheroe roots. Although these were meant for the reporting team here at the Advertiser, we thought they should be broadcast to all who live in the Ribble Val­ ley, as a reminder of how lucky we are. Mr Burgess \vrites: “To be honest I real­


ly enjoyed my time in Clitheroe and it reaffirmed my belief of the delights of the town. “Many people probably take their


Ciitheroe for granted, but with my exper- inces of inner city London I do hope peo­


A HIKE up Pendle Hill in mem­ ory of Lakeland legend Alfred Wainwright proved a great suc­ cess and something of an eye- opener to those involved. Although Wainwright is best-


ple can appreciate the town and environ­ ment in which they live. “Like many of those walkers on Satur­


day, most people take Pendle for granted, but it has a lot to offer. In fact, the whole Ribble Valley is a delight and it was great to once more ignite my enthusiasm for the place.


. . . “Believe me, people probably have com­


plaints about the town (I see them every week in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times), but in my opinion the grass is nowhere greener than in the Ribble Valley and certainly not on the other side of the fencel”


known tor his series of guides to the Lakeland Fells, he was a Blackburn man who also enjoyed walking closer to home, particularly on Pendle Hill. During the war, when travel was


more difficult, he formed “The Pen­ dle Club” - a group of friends who regularly explored the many routes across and around the Lancashire landmark. This year is the centenary of


Wainwright’s birth and, to mark that milestone, long-time tan and former Clitheroe man Peter Burgess decided to lead a walk up Pendle by one of the lesser-known routes. A party of 16 made the ascent,


many of them members of the Online Fellwalking Club from as far afiled as Stafford, Hull and White­ haven. Mr Burgess, a Clitheroe Royal


Grammar School old boy now resi­ dent in London, writes: “Most of the group, who are keen tellwalkers and more used to rockier Lakeland mountains, were surprised at the steep route alongside Mearley


Brook, which proved difficult on greasy rocks and wet grass after the


recent rain. “Everyone was suitably impressed


by the Scout Cairn and one keen member even found two ‘geocaches’, a kind of treasure hunt, with his


GPS. “I had time to explain the geology


of the area by pointing out the ancient coral reef of Worsaw Hill and people enjoyed seeing the loca­ tion for the film ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ from the upper slopes of Downham Moor. “Lunch was taken beneath the


‘Big End’ before everyone gathered for a suitable group photograph at the windswept summit. The weather throughout the walk was extremely windy and there were a couple of hail showers later in the afternoon. “The descent was made via Ogden


Clough and the Clayton-le-Moors cairn, which commemorates the death of popular fellrunner Judith Taylor while on the Kentmere Fell Run of 1994. The descent was made in beautiful afternoon sunshine. “The day was rounded off with a


fantastic meal at the Post House Hotel, in King Street, Clitheroe, where proprietors Janet and John Spedding made everyone very wel­ come. “Dinner was taken after a thrilling talk by Mark Richards,


outdoor writer and protege of Alfred Wainwright. Mark is famous in walking circles for his walking guides to Lakeland, the Hadrian’s Wall Path and the Cotswolds. The evening was rounded off nicely \vith drinks at the New Inn. “On Sunday, some of the group


and many members of the Wain­ wright Society gathered at Black- bum Cathedral. An AGM and lunch was followed by a Remembrance Service of Thanksgiving for Alfred Wainwright, or ‘AW’ as he is known to most. He would have been 100 years old on January 17th, but he died in 1991. “This was a moving event cele­


brating the life of one of Lan­ cashire’s, as well as Britain’s, finest authors and outdoor writers. Read­ ings were given by ex-Blackburn Rovers player Bryan Douglas, Lord Clarke of Windermere and writer and broadcaster Eric Robson. “All-in-all it was a proud weekend


to be a Lancastrian and Pendle Hill really blessed the walkers mth a fan­ tastic excursion. “Finally, I want to thank my fam­


ily, friends and Clitheroe for making everyone feel most welcome. I think many of the group ivill be back!” Our picture shows the group


seeking sparse shelter from the January weather at the summit of Pendle Hill, (s)


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Burnley boss is guest opener


A MAJOR new sports facility for the Ribble Valley was officially opened by Burnley FC manager Steve Cotterill. Bowland High School’s new sports hall


is a much-needed addition to the Grindle- ton-based school and will act as a vital resource for pupils and community users across the Ribble Valley. The sports hall was built by Lancashire


County Council using a £1.4m grant from the Big Lottery Fund with additional contributions from the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA). Stephen Cox, headteacher a t the


school, which has Specialist Status in Per­ forming Arts, said: “The school and local community are absolutely delighted with our new sports hall and are extremely grateful for the support received from the Big Lottery. “The sports hall will help meet the


great demand tor sports facilities and coaching in the community, raising stan­ dards of PE and sport and increasing par­ ticipation in this rural area.” Coun. Alan Whittaker, Lancashire


County Council cabinet member for schools, said: “I t is great to see schools planning for the future and involving the whole community.”


Mr Cotterill and civic dignitaries, who


attended were entertained by pupils with a selection of sports demonstrations.


Our picture shows Burnley FC manag­


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