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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 30th, 2007 11


Bandstand festival:


well done everyone! I WANTED to congratulate all that were involved with the festival on the Castle bandstand on Saturday. It was very well organised and the


bands were great. All who were there really enjoyed themselves and the whole thing was free. It was a great sight to see and should be a more reg­ ular occurrence. On my way home a mum was ask­


BROUGHT in by Mrs Barbara Goldsmith (nde Cook) this photograph shows pupils of St Michael and St John's RC School in 1959. Back row, left to right: Brian Shields, David


Fitzpatrick, Philip Hilton, ?, John Bailey, Dougie Thompson. Middle row: Jimmy McGloughlan, Tony Gor­


ing, Terry Suntcr, Mick McBride, John Carter, Terry Pearce, Mick Hewson, John Lynch. Front row: Pat Alston, Pat Rawlinson, Barbara


Cook, Maureen Clarkson, teacher Mr Cowman, Mary Holt, Sandra Webster, Maureen McCarthy, ? Silting at the front: Monica Winder and Michael Blades.


GRINDLETON CE SCHOOL 1935


THIS treasured photograph of pupils at Grindleton CE School in 1935 is loaned by Mrs E. Wilkinson, of Ribblcway, Low Moor. She was then Emmeline Rigby and can be seen stood next to the teacher Miss Banks on the left hand side. Miss Lofthouse is the teacher on the right.


ing her daughter when was the last time she had seen a real band'on the bandstand and her daughter said: "Never, what is it called a bandstand for when we never have bands?" We need to change this as there is


nothing nicer than sitting in the grounds, while the sun is going down, with the beautiful Castle lit up as a backdrop and good local bands to hear. Well done to all!


K. JOHNSON, Bolland Prospect, Clitheroe


Thank you to all for


backing our case RE. last week’s letter regarding the


•White Lion Hotel. I would like to point out that Rib-


ble Valley Licensing Committee has supported our application to extend our hours in the beer garden. The reason we went to a hearing


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BROUGHT in by Mr F. Metcalfe, of Cooper Avenue, Clilhcroc shows his daughter Jennifer Metcalfe, who lives in Hoylakc, among the pupils at Clithcroe Royal Grammar School, VI form girls in 19G0-G1. Pupils arc back row: Margaret Alli- bone, Susan Shorrock, Christine Hargreaves, Sarah Lampard, Christine Metcalfe, Olive Seed, Jennifer Metcalfe. Middle row: Joan Frankland, Diana Robinson,


msst !■ BWTAM' K CRGS VITH FORM GIRLS 1960-61


Susan Wild, Joyce Langford, Anne Birtwcll, ?, Lesley Andcrton, ? Front row: ?, Mary Rushton, Margaret How-


den, Pamela Ward, Miss Mills, Julia Forrest, Deanna Williams, Joan Bcesley, Janis Robinson. All the girls signed the back of (he photograph,


among them is Susan Hardlcy, Gwynncth Chap­ man and Anita Sharpies who couldn't be identi­ fied.


EDISFORD SCHOOL 1955


THIS photograph of pupils at Edisford School in 1955 or 5G was brought in by Allen Kay, of Princess Avenue, Clilheroe. They are back row (1 to r) R. Cook, K. or S.


Knowles, G. Ecclcs, K. McGowan, II. Dixon, ?, J. Robinson. Third row: B. Wallace, E. Bollock, J. Turnbull, M. Briggs, J. O'Neil, K. Trotter, C. Pickles, M.


Seedall. Second row: A. Kay, G. Jackson, B. Ward, M. Allen, R. Lovegrove, D. Spading, K. Dawes, A. Shipston, K. Taylor. Front row: P. Speak, P. Hayhurst, S. or K.


Knowles, S. Horsfield, C. Thompson, P. Hayton, V. Elliott, E. Walnc, C. Breaks. A. Johnson (sitting at the front) Teacher Mr J.


Hall.


was because an objection was made to our initial application, therefore we had to spend money to gather a good case together to win our hearing. We consider our hearing a victory


because Ribble Valley Licensing Com­ mittee listened to our case, considered it and then supported our application, trusting us to protect our neighbours from noise and anti-social behaviour. As our licence stood, if anybody was


to go outside into our beer garden after the 11 p.m. curfew with a drink then we could have been fined up to £20,000 for being in breach of our licence. Thanks to this hearing we can now


stop worrying about this potential breach and people can legally smoke and drink after 11 p.m. in a safe, mon­ itored environment, therefore the £1,500 we have spent was well worth it.


I would like to thank all our neigh­


bours who have supported us through­ out this application. I t really means a lot to us that we-


have a good relationship and a great community spirit.


ST MICHAEL AND ST JOHN'S RC 1956 ST MARY’S RC SCHOOL, LANGHO1959-60


BROUGHT in by Mr D. Barnes, of George Street, Whalley, this picture is of pupils of St Mary’s RC School, Langho in 1959-GO. The teacher is Miss Ellis.


SUBMITTED by Mrs P.E. Dixon, of Park Avenue, Clithcroe, this photograph shows pupils of St Michael and St John’s RC School in 195G. Mrs Dixon (nee Wilson) can be seen sixth from the left on the front row. Pictured arc: (back row left to right) not known,


J. Precdy, M. Kirkland, M. Wilson, V. Brown, M. McKenna, D. McNally, teacher Miss B. Scholcs.


Middle row: R. Duckworth, J. Booth, D. Moore,


B. Sherlikcr, B. Stevenson, V. Lenear, J. Naylor, B. Jeffries, C. Sims, T. Bithall, J. Case, B. Taylor. Front row: W. Case, B. Stinson, D. Bridges, M.


Sims, B. Grant, P. Wilson, R. Spencer, M. Pindcr, P. McGinnelly, D. Waddington, F. Birtwcll. Seated on the floor: D. Webster and B. Chat-


burn.


CLAIRE ELLIS, PETE CROSSLEY, White Lion Hotel, Clitheroe


This hooligan badly


hurt my poor dog AS a local resident, all my life, of Clitheroe, I am totally disappointed in the behaviour of youths who are dom­ inating our Castle grounds. Fair enough, the skate park was


built for them to keep them occupied. The grounds now seem to be a drug and drinks circus. Smashed vodka bottles, cans and


ered. In this case, it is vital to under­ stand there was careful planning and consultation about the purchase of all the new adventure toys, with every house in the area being provided with full and accurate details of the inten­ tions. Only one complaint was received at the time of the consultations - and that was later withdrawn. The zip-wire is produced by a nation­


Our floodlit Castle looks rather grand!


JUST a short letter to say how grand the Castle looks with the floodlights. As the nights are drawing in, it


certainly shows up to good effect, especially since they cut down the


•ubbish are strewn everywhere. Some ;eenagers, probably only about 14- /ears-old, slouch against paths and ;rees, worse for wear off drink. Where are the police at this time or


;he police community support offi­ cers? Most of the youths have no •espect at all. I am writing this letter because I


im very angry at what happened last Tuesday evening. I was on the Castle bottom path


with my border collie, and he was just sniffing around the path, when all of a sudden, a young lad came zooming down the path out of nowhere. He didn't even slow down when he


saw us, he smashed right into my dog's face, and carried on cycling mut­ tering some abuse. He didn't even come back to say sorry or to ask how


my dog was. My poor dog was covered in blood,


two of his teeth had been knocked out, which were on the path. I had three witnesses who saw this happen. One youth even named him, so I


have the name of the lad responsible. About 10 minutes later, there was actually a police van coming into the Castle grounds. I had a word with the policeman, but he didn’t seem at all concerned because it was an animal. He actually said to me: "Well animals


can't talk can they?" I was fuming. If it had been a child


or a pensioner who had their teeth knocked out it would have been a dif­ ferent situation. My dog could have been knocked


unconscious by this irresponsible youth. I am totally disgusted, that nobody cares in this place or does nothing any more.


ANIMAL LOVER, Name and address supplied


O The police told us: “Having spoken to the officer, a slightly different ver­ sion of events was provided and the writer of this letter was given advice based on the circumstances of an acci­ dent. If the writer would like to dis-


trees which were hiding a building which was meant to be awe-inspir­ ing. Glad to see the flag flying so often too.


CASTLE WATCHER, Name and address supplied


complaint, he/she is asked to contact Sgt Scott Waddington at Clitheroe Police on 01200 443344.” - Editor


I do not qualify for


youth rail card I AM 13 years of age and I am very annoyed by the fact that I do not qualify for a Young Person’s Railcard until I am 16, but people could sup­ posedly continue using one until they are 25, three or four years after most people will have left university and seven years after they officially become an adult. Surely it would make more sense for


the card to apply to those aged between 12 and 17 and have a sepa­ rate Student Railcard for 18 to 25 year-olds, or perhaps offer benefits through Students’ Discount cards. A copy of this letter has been sent to National Rail Inquiries.


DAVID KENDAL, George Lane, Read


Pat on the back for


a first-class job I THINK that the Sabden Play Com­ mittee has done an absolutely incredible job, without any praise or substantial thanks, in recent years, by both fund­ raising and the provision of a wonderful assortment of first-class playing facili-" ties for young people. How many other villages in Lan­


cashire can boast such a variety of swings, rides and adventure toys? I bet areas of Liverpool and Manchester would love to swop facilities. A few people have recently expressed


some concems/disgust at the erection of the new zip-wire, which is a smaller scale model than one used by soldiers to increase their confidence, mobility and teamwork. Those people are entitled to their views, which must be seriously consid­


al specialist company to the highest health and safety specifications, hence the high costs involved. I t is strong, durable and built without any obvious dangers. Fitting it alone cost several thousand pounds, to ensure rigidity and safety. My personal concerns, upon receiving a complaint, surrounded issues of abuse/misuse of the wire (iron­ ically, by adults - not children), and supervision of young people, which like any playground equipment, is the full responsibility of parents/guardians. I am delighted to see parents are reg­


ularly in attendance and are accepting their responsibility to supervise their children. This acts as a catalyst to pre­ vent bullying; improves confidence and fitness in young people; is character building; and in these times of crazy violence, engenders proper family spirit and togetherness by playing together. Add to all this, the fact £400 is being


spent on special green paint to ensure safety and a blending into the nearby grass/hedges environment, one can see all possible actions have been taken at every stage to ensure suitability and community satisfaction. The zip-wire is not located directly in front of any house or building and will certainly be much less obtrusive when painted. I tmly hope this explanation will pla­


cate any concerned residents and that we can all consider ourselves so fortu­ nate our young children (of different age-groups) have such a vast choice of playground equipment to use - in a remarkably safe environment.


PAT McGINLEY, Pendle Street East, Sabden


Bold Venture - past


came flooding back IN your letters to the editor someone was asking about Bold Venture Cot­ tages. Well I don’t know about them, but


would they be connected to the Bold Venture Lime Works in Chatburn? My great uncle, Henry Parkinson, was a manager there. He lived at a house called "Lyndhurst" which is still there. When I was about seven I had


whooping cough and was taken to the works to inhale the vapours. That was supposed to help the cough. I don’t know if it did, and I don’t remember - i t was in the early 1920s, but I ’m still here! This letter brought back many memories.


G. WALMSLEY (Parkinson), Padiliam Road, Sabden


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build live/work units at Brockhall Vil­ lage and his strong arguments and local editorials supporting his claim - what has he done after gaining plan­ ning permission? I t appears that he has sold the land to Langtree Homes. Yet again, he seems to have walked


all over the council to get planning granted, but could now be walking away from the proposal for a quick profit, leaving someone else to devel­ op the land under a diferent scheme which would impact greatly on exist­ ing residents should light industrial businesses come to fruition.


D. J. and M. CHAMBERS, Masefield Close, Brockhall Village


This tearoom is too


delightful to miss MAKING my regular visit to Ribch- ester I was greeted by a lovely surprise - a newly-opened tea rooms in the heart of this Roman village. Just what the village needed, I


thought. I was not prepared, however, for the


surprise inside. Sara, the owner, has combined her lifelong love of tea shops with her own award winning gift shop expertise to provide a real gem. The ground floor is largely given over


to the tea room, an area where you instantly feel a t home and want to spend a lazy afternoon. The menu, I was told, will be updat­


ed on a regular basis, however on this initial visit I chose a mouth-watering carrot cake combined with a beautiful pot of tea served in the most amazingly designed crockery. (Sara, please offer this to your customers as they would make lovely gifts!) Talking of gifts, the first floor offers a


wide range of gifts to suit every taste from mirrors, prints and furniture to unusual jewellery and items to suit chil­ dren of all ages. My visit was rounded off in the peaceful rear garden enjoying a delicious ice cream (from a local farm) which was too good to miss and that sums up the whole experience of the Carmen Rose.


CARL BARROW, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester


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