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Bounty mutineer with friends in high place% proves a hit with UA3


MEMBERS of Clitheroe University of the Third Age were present for the opening of "Pandora’s Box: the story of anTnnocent Mutineer,.Peter Hey- wood," which was the title of an excel­ lent power point presentation talk given by Stephen Bagnell. Mr Bagnell is a local maritime histo­


rian who has spent many years researching naval history and who likes nothing better than browsing in the. National Maritime Museum. •. Midshipman Heywood originated


from the Isle of Man and joined the Navy at a very young age, as was the norm in the late 18th Century. . He sailed to the Pacific on the Boun­


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PUB drinkers turned out in weird and wonderful costumes in aid of two worthwhile caus­ es.',-' Regulars at the Black Bull,


Chatburn, donned outrageous outfits bought at Ribble Valley charity shops and enjoyed a food, drinks and games night.


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. The “charity shop challenge” ■ event was organised to boost funds for Cancer Research UK and Chatburn Football Club. It also coincided with the club’s annual presentation evening. ■: Mr Lee Evans, one of the


organisers of the successful event and also captain of Chat­


burn Football Club, said: “A good time was had by all. “We managed to raise approximately £150 for the


- club and £80 for Cancer ■ Research.


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'Y teers at the charity shops for helping to put aside outrageous outfits for us to wear and also Polly at the pub for all her sup­ port on the evening of the event.” . Our picture shows fun-loving regulars ready for a fund-rais­ ing challenge. (T270408/17):


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THE theft of a black pedal cycle is being investigated by police. The Ladies Trek mountain bike, worth £250, went missing from outside a house in Whalley Road, : Sabden, between May 7th and May 14th.


ty with Captain Bligh and it transpired that Peter Heywood was anything but


innocent. After the mutiny he remained on the


island of Tahiti with other mutineers until such time as the Navy sent HMS Pandora on a mission to establish the whereabouts of the Bounty and her


crew. Pandora’s Captain Edwards man­


aged to round up 14 mutineers who were living on Tahiti and imprisoned


them on board his ship in a tiny room I 11 feet by 18 feet- which became known I as Pandora’s Box.


I • During the journey back to England I


they were kept in absolute squalor. I After the ship had hit a barrier reef and I was sinking they would have drowned, I but for a compassionate sailor who! freed them from their manacles.


One way or another Peter Heywood, I I


with some of the others, did arrive back | in England where he was court mar-1 shalled. The usual penalty for being!


pardon him before he was convicted. ■


How could this happen? His family!


brought pressure to bear on several I influential people who were able to pull strings and obtain for this man a par­ don. . In due course he was promoted and I


and in particular his sister, Nessie Hey­ wood, used her “contact book”. She!


continued to serve in the Navy thanks j to being saved by family influence.


The next meeting of the U3A will 1 I


take place on Tuesday, June 10th, at 2-1 30 p.m. in Trinity Church Hall.


THERE was almost dancing in the aisles at the Clitheroe and District Probus meeting. Unfortunately, lacking female com­


Not quite dancing in the aisles With comedy songs, romantic - “It’s I


pany, everyone remained seated, but nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed listen­ ing to the speaker, Mr Brian Jordan, guiding them through dance music pop­ ular between the 1920’s and 60’s. Starting, unusually, with the Royal


Philharmonic Orchestra playing some rousing Souza, more familiar dance music by Bert Kempfert was heard. Then music from the West Indies


: saying “Good night my beautiful”, and continuing around the world as an Aus­ tralian big band filled the room.


naires”, and drawing to a close the attentive audience heard Syd


a Lovely Day Today”, mention of the I many incarnations of the “Squadron-


Lawrence's full-bodied sound. After a I brief question-time the vote of thanks | was given by member Cliff Astin. To quote one song title, the audience |


will certainly “Remember Me”. Clitheroe and District Probus Cluh I


meets on the first and third Fridays of the month, at 10-45 a.m. in the Pendle Club, Lowergate,' Clitheroe The next meeting is on June 6th when Mr


! Stephen Halliwell will talk to the title | “Local History Detective”.


Day trip to Dales proves just the job for ramblers


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NIDDERDALE in North Yorkshire, an Area of Out­ standing Natural Beauty, was the location for this week’s Clitheroe Ramblers’ walk. The walk of 11 miles start­


ed from Lofthouse seven miles up the dale from Pateley Bridge. The route then followed the •


River Nidd, bypassing pot holes including New Goyden Pot and Manchester Hole and continued on to the access road to Scar House dam for a lunch stop.


Scar House dam was start­


ed in 1921 and took 700 men ■ 15 years.to build.: A shanty town was created on the site and included a grocer, hair­ dresser, butcher, fishmonger .


and newsagent as well a^a church, school, cinema, con­ cert hall, billiards room and tennis courts. : After lunch the group of 14


followed the Nidderdale Way along Dale Edge, a high-level route which offered the bene­ fit of a cooling breeze, plus lovely views of Angram and , Scar House reservoirs, now a bird sanctuary, with Great and Little'Whernside in the


distance. After passing the shooting


house, the group descended from the open heather


: to the banks of the Nidd and returned to Loft-, house in time to enjoy home-


. made ice cream - a perfect ; ending to a perfect day.


PICTURED are winners of Clitheroe Town Awards. , The presentation cereniony, , held at the Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council Chamber, saw com­ munity youth worker and manag­ er at Clitheroe’s 4Youth Juice Bar, Steve Procter, pick up an award in recognition of his servic­ esjs to the town. Joanne Davies,


who works as a warden at Pendle Court sheltered accommodation, also received an award in the same category. The John Barry Award for


arts/culture was presented to Mr Bill Carter, retired conductor, for his years of contribution to Clitheroe Town Band. The Rev. C. Denis McWiliam


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Award for environmental improvements was picked up by Ribblesdale High School Technol­ ogy College pupils Adam Brayshaw (16) and 15-year-old David Hayward, for their out­ standing volunteering work at the Juice Bar.


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A SPONSORED dog walk along the banks of the river Ribble will


along


day, July 6th, and organisers are urging local dog owners to lace up their boots and join in.


' Meeting at the Castle Cement car park for noon, walkers will make their way down to West


Take your dog for a fund-raising walkies grooming salon at 28 Whalley


raise money for The Dogs Trust. The event will be held on Sun­


riverbank towards Chatburn and, Road, Clitheroe (Tel: 01200 423753).


to make their way back along the opposite bank..


Bradford Bridge then along the Grindleton before crossing over .


th The Dogs Trust, All people and dogs are wel­


come and you don’t have to own a dog to take part. Sponsor forms are available now from Hattyboo’s dog


F i s h i n g c o m p e t i t i o n


SOME of the country’s top anglers trav­ elled to Stocks Reservoir for the Water


■ Industry Game Fishing Championships. Held every year in different parts of , England and Wales, the competititon


• involves six hours of fishing and attracts • ■ English and Welsh internationals and : famous anglers, including Robbie Win-


■ ram;;.',:.' A team of anglers from the Environ- ‘ . ...


ment Agency in the North West won first prize on home ground.Teams from water companies, the Environment Agency and. the Association of Rivers Trusts took


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■ ment Agency Fisheries Advisory Com-


■ mittee member, Fred French, said; “This event is great as it brings together people


from across the water industry and gives them an ideal opportunity.to meet each


■ other in a fun, informal way. The compe-


i _ tition has been running for 29 ypars and, 1 this year was one of the best yet.” . , . ■, > ) The,eyent saw;17. teams lake part,,a


t total of 120 individual anglers. formerly


known as the National Canine Defence League (NCDL), was


■ founded in 1891 and is the UK’s largest dog welfare organisation.


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