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‘MobrcoekFlo’ has died at 92


A WELL known Wad- dington lady has died at the age of 92. Florence Mary Jack-


son, formerly Watson, lived most of her early life in the village and went on to run the Moorcock Inn, which had been-a family concern for many years. Known as Flo to her


friends, she was born in Accrington and moved to Waddington in 1926 when her father, Walter, bought a “two-up, two-down” roadside inn on Wadding­ ton Fell. His ambition was that


the inn would become a special destination that people would enjoy driv­ ing out to for excellent food, with a ballroom for dinner dances and grand functions. The Moorcock prospered and became well known across the North-West and even fur­ ther afield as a first class venue. Flo and her sister,


Marie, helped run the family business and would walk to Waddington school every day from the top of the fell. Flo was very close to her family, who rapidly became well known across Lancashire and Yorkshire. At the age of 16, she


met Ken Watson, who was to become her hus­ band in 1942. Ken was a RAF bomber pilot, who became a squadron leader and was awarded the DFC, and the couple spent time in many bases across the country in their early years of marriage. They returned to Wad­


dington in 1947, a year af­ ter the birth of their son, Mike, and built a house close to the Moorcock, which they named Jolly Croft. At that time, Flo’s sister Marie was running the Moorcock with her husband, but when she


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AN award-winning Clitheroe fish and chip shop is celebrating Na­ tional Chip Week with


a trio of special offers. Aldo Giaquinto, pro­


FLO JACKSON


died suddenly Flo and Ken took over the run­ ning of the hotel and re­ stored its fortunes until it was eventually sold in the early 1970s. The family then lived


in Anglesey and the Cots- wolds, returning again to Waddington for their re­ tirement. Flo was dealt a shatter­


ing blow when Ken died unexpectedly in 1985 and she eventually remarried. Her second husband was Peter Jackson, a solicitor from Great Harwood, but, sadly, he died a short time later. She took much pleasure


from her family, including two grandchildren and her sister’s children and nieces. Flo will be remem­


will be held tomorrow (Friday,) at St Helen’s Church, Waddington, at 1 p.m.


Results from Pendle Club


SOLO whist winners at the Pendle Club were: E. Childs, R. Knight, L. Norris. New members welcome every Monday at 7 p.m. Domino winners at the Pendle Club were: E. Tom­


linson, V. Giles, R. Kiddie, joint 4, J. Sagar and P. Met­ calfe. New members welcome every Friday at 7 p.m. Line dancing is held every Thursday at 1-30 p.m. and


sequence dancing every Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Bridge winners were Eileen Wood and Ian Arm­ strong. Meetings every Monday at 1-30 p.m.


bered by all who knew her as having a great zest for life, being full of laughter, always having fun and for making others happy. The funeral service


prietor of the Whalley Road Chippy, is passion­ ate about .serving up the very finest fish and chips, which has seen his shop voted North West runner- up in the Perfect Portion Awards 2009 and 2010, despite competing against some of the regions big­ gest and busiest outlets. A id e ’s d e ep - fr ied


delights are also much healthier than you might think. He selects only the finest ingredients from the region’s top suppli­ ers, including fresh fish from sustainable sources. Some chip shops add starch or other additives to make their chips look whiter and last longer in the fridge, but all Aide’s products are prepared fresh every day, with noth­ ing added. Convinced his food


is healthy for custom­ ers, Aldo recently had a ' standard portion of his cod, chips and mushy peas professionally analysed for its nutritional value by the County Laboratory. The results showed it had far fewer calories and a lower fat content than


most Chinese or Indian takeaway meals. Aide’s standard portion had 179 Kcal, 5.5 grams of fat and only 0.2 grams of salt per 100 grams, which is lower than most o f the pre­ packed sandwiches found on supermarket shelves. “I’m not saying that


fish and chips is the new ‘health food’, but eaten in moderation and as part of a balanced healthy diet it is for sure the best takea­ way meal around,” said Aldo, who also offers Lo- Salt and gluten and wheat free batter on request. “For us it’s important,


to give customers the real deal for their eating expe­ rience, so we serve freshly prepared and cooked food, not fast food.” National Chip Week,


from February 21st to 27th, is an annual event organised by the Potato Council and marking its 20th anniversary this year. • To celebrate, Aldo is , p


launching three cut-price special offers sausage | and chips for £1.50, had­ dock and chips for £3 or I cod and chips for £3.50. Just take along the vouch- I er to claim your cut-price meal (opening hours Tuesday to Saturday 11- 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-30 to 8-30 p.m.)


vnww.clllherooadvorllser.co.ul chips’ offer from Aldo I Local lass made a


A ONE-TIME leading light of the local stage, who emi­ grated to Africa more than 50 years ago, has died in her adopted country. ■Mrs Joyce Smithies set


sail with her husband Arthur on March 11th, 1954, for their new home in Lusaka, in what was then Northern Rhodesia - now Zimbabwe. Although a new start for


the young couple, not eve­ rything which awaited them was unfamiliar. Mrs Smithies’ parents,


Mr and Mrs Ernest Gre­ gory, and her two brothers.


William and Eric, had al­ ready emigrated to Lusaka from their former home in Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, two years previously. They were by now well


established in their new home, where Mr Gregory was a quarry manager at


a newly-founded cement works. While living in Clithe­


roe, Mrs Smithies had been the leading lady in several post-war productions by Clitheroe Amateur Operatic Society, and was well-known as an outstanding singer and


a notaltle beauty. She also acted in several non-sing­ ing roles with the Clitheroe Technical School Theatre Group, to considerable criti­ cal acclaim. Her farewell appearance,


in the Operatic Society’s production of Rio Rita, came just a month before she and her husband left their home in Radeclyffe Street, Clitheroe, for their new life in Africa. While their voyage by


land and sea was to take the best part of a month, their French poodle. Coco, was


making the journey by air in just two days! Mr Smithies, an old boy


of Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School, had worked for his father’s firm of building contractors in Clitheroe and, once in Africa, found work as an agent for a firm of engineering contractors. Mrs Smithies soon found


employment as a secre­ tary; with the British South Africa Police in Lusaka. Despite making regular


return visits to friends in Clitheroe and the surround­ ing area over the years, Mr


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, February 17,2011


and Mrs Smithies became firmly rooted in their adopt­ ed country, where they made many good friends. Mrs Smithies outlived her


husband by several years, but in January was taken ill. On admittance to hospi­


tal, it was discovered that she had lung cancer and she died just a short time later. Although her exact age is


not known, she was in her eighties. She will be greatly missed both by her friends in Zimbabwe and South Af­ rica, and by friends and rela­ tives in the Ribble Valley.


1,000 miles to make French Connection


by Julie Magee


USING their.free bus passes is not an option for two sixty-some­ thing Clitheroe French Connec- tioners, who will cycle to France


CHIRPY CHIPPY CHEAP CHAP: Aldo Giaquinto with his award-winning and now cut-price fish and chips


I THIS voucher entitles you to one of Aldo’s cut-price meals at Whalley Road Chippy, 74 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, during Na- ' tional Chip Week, February 21st to 27th.


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Bridal Lounge of Rawtenstall and it will be exhibit­ ing its beautiful gowns with models walk­


ing the catwalk at 2 p.m. Greenwoods Menswear and Neil Hart­


ley Menswear will be showing a wide range of suits for the bridegroom and best man and there will be more than 20 other stands at the event. Admission is £1.50 and this includes a:,


free glossy Lancashire Brides magazine worth £3 and a list of all the business ex­ hibitors. Admission is free for concessions and there is free parking. The Fence Gate is a beautifully restored


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in memory of two late members. Clitheroe joiner Roger Har­


greaves is embarking on the 1,000- mile journey to Clitheroe’s twin town of Rivesaltes with fellow French Connection member Pete Parkes in early April. The duo will cycle from Clitheroe


down to Portsmouth on April 7th, before catching the overnight ferry to Caen in Normandy and biking to Rivesaltes in the South of France. They will be followed by a support


team of French Connection founder member Dave.Johnson, alongside long-standing members Colin Dar­ lington and John Lund. Roger and Pete aim to reach


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Rivesaltes by Good Friday on April 22nd, to coincide with the arrival of the 25-strong party of fellow French Connection members. Roger (63) and Pete, who will cel­


ebrate his 60th birthday during the trip, decided to set up the French Connection Memorial Fund in memory of Roger’s late wife Cath,


GEARING UP: Pete Parkes, front left, with Roger Hargreaves. Ba c k , John Lund, Colin Darlington and Dave Johnson plus members Pete Hargreaves and Campbell Barker, (s)


£25,000 for local charities. At Cath’s funeral, £750 was raised for the North West Air Ambulance and £643 for Riding for the Disabled. “Myself and my family would like


to thank everyone for their kind donations at Cath’s funeral,” Roger said.


Clitheroe’s French Connection


group was set up when a Clitheroe Royal Grammar School French teacher, Francois Sanmartin, invited his Ribble Valley friends to go over to his home town of Rivesaltes for a football tournament. A 12-strong party made the jour­


and member Pete Carter, follow­ ing their deaths in December. “I’ve always wanted to cycle to


Rivesaltes and I’ve been talking about it for years,” explained Roger. “However, with Cath being ill, it just wasn’t possible.” Both Cath, who was one of the French Connection’s founder mem­


bers, and Pete were active and much loved members of the group. “We hope that completing this


challenge will be a fitting tribute to both Cath and Pete, while, at the same time, will raise money for some local good causes,” Roger added. In the 34 years that the French


Connection has been in existence, members have raised more than


Lots to do at half-temi


Y O U N G ST E R S in R ib b le V a l le y can enjoy a half-term sports bonanza at the Edis- ford Sports Complex in Clitheroe. Football, netball, multi­


sports and swimming are up for grabs for boys and girls aged eight to 11. The sessions start at 10


WEDDING FAIR: The event is being held at the picturesque! Fence Gate.


which boasts a beautiful private entrance, attached conservatory lounge and private patio garden area.


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ceremonies and offer an all-inclusive wed­ ding package and bespoke celebrations’ tailor made to suit your very own style and requirements.


The Fence Garte is licenced for civil • For those lookina to confirm their sne-


cial day at the wedding fair, the Fence Gate has some special offers available, including upgraded drinks packages, complimentary canapes, special discounts on chair covers and many more tempting offers.;'-',;' • For more information regarding the


Wedding Fair contact our Promotions Team on 01772 554 547:' - '


a.m., with football or net- ball, followed by multi­ sports at 1p.m. and swim­ ming at 3 p.m. Ribble Valley Borough


Council’s leisure and sports development man­ ager, Colin Winterbot- tom, said: “This scheme is a fabulous opportunity for local youngsters to par­ ticipate in sporting activi­ ties during half-term at a reasonable price, and we


look for^vard to welcom­ ing them at the Edisford Sports Complex.” The sessions cost £4


each, £7.50 for a full day, or £30 for the week. Further information is


available from Ribblesdale Pool on 01200 424825 and booking is recommended. Also for half-term week


(February 21st to 25th), C lith e r o e ’s Roefield Leisure Centre is once again running its popular Playscheme. The fun-packed scheme


has a varied programme of activities to keep the kids entertained, all taking place in a safe and fully su­ pervised environment with two play leaders guiding the activities. - Children aged from


eight to 13 can take part in activities such as climb­ ing, swimming, football, outdoor activities, junior kick boxing, street dance and many more sports and games. New for this Playscheme


is Dance Mat games, which are great fun. Children taking part can


bring their own packed lunch or enjoy the centre’s Subway lunch for £3. The Playscheme runs


daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or extended hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., tailored to suit working parents. P la c e s are strictly


limited and should be booked by calling at the R o e f ie ld centre in Edisford Road or phon­ ing 01200 442188.


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ney in Easter 1977, with the party of French players, plus their wives and girlfriends, travelling to Clitheroe for the return fixture. French Connection has contin­


ued with its exchange visits every year. This Easter will be members’ 18th visit to Rivesaltes, which was twinned with Clitheroe in 1986. To make a donation or sponsor, call Roger on 07970 648514.


Maji on drugs attacked girl


A CLITHEROE man “off his head” on drink and drugs launched a vicious attack on his teenage girlfriend. Blackburn magistrates heard that 23-


year-old Wayne Sean Gilligan pinned his girlfriend on the floor and was screaming wildly as he put his face against, hers. He then picked her up by the ankles and, when she was nearly vertical, dropped her on the floor, hurting her back. The court heard Gilligan removed the


handle from the front door so his girlfriend couldn’t get out, and she had to climb out of the kitchen window to escape. Gilligan, of Henthorn Road, Clitheroe,


pleaded guilty to assaulting the girl. He was sentenced to six weeks in prison,


suspended for 12 months, and made sub­ ject to 12 months’ community supervi­ sion with a sbr-month drug rehabilitation requirement. He was also ordered to pay £100 in compensation. Miss Catherine Allan (prosecuting)


said during a night with friends, Gilligan had drunk excessively and had also taken cocaine and a drug known as “bubble”. When they got back to his house, he


began punching the walls and screaming and shouting and their friends left. “He became really aggressive and she


(his girlfriend) decided to leave as well,” said Miss Allan. “When he pinned her down she felt he was going to kill her.” Mr Stephen Barker (defending) said


Gilligan had difficulty remembering what went on because of the drink and drugs.


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