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■ o’clock the previous evening he saw the prisoner in a very drunken condition, enter The Commercial Inn, Salford. Wit nesses followed and found him sitting in the vault. The landlord ordered him out and he went on to The Engineer’s Arms. The prisoner said it was the first time that he had been in the hands of the police. The case was dismissed.
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van opera performed in March 1962 were I^onard Gamer as the, Lord High Execu tioner, Joan Aubin as Katisha, Malcolm Fletcher as Nanki-Poo, Ann Joynson as Yum-Yum and Keith Johnson who made an extremely amusing caricature out of Pooh-Bah. Alex Learmont’s Scottish ac cent was hardly noticeable in his role as Pish-Tush while Ann McQuarrie and
■ Turner had the parts of the sisters of Yum-Yum and their voices blended
well with hers to make some delightful trios.
“ In the article it stated: “The producer'
Mr E. Wiseman must take credit fo this well-turned out perfoimance also deserv-
ting.of warm praise is the musical direc or Miss B. M. Finch.”
On.seeing the 50
years ago article Miss B. M. Finch, now Mrs Winnard, called into The Clitheroe
Advertiser and Times office with her copy of the photograph which appeared in the
paper, showing the main characters. ^^Pictured are the,principals in Rib
blesdale School’s amusing interpreta
tion of The Mikado. Back row: Malcolm Fletcher, Joan Aubin, Geoffrey Menzies and Keith Johnson. Front row: Alex Lear- mont, Sheila Turner, Ann Joynson, Ann McQuarrie and Leonard Gamer.(s)
in stiches laughing at the facial expressions of Geoffirey Menzies, who put eveiything he could into the role of The Mikado. Other pupils in the Gilbert and Sulli
A FEW weeks ago an article ap peared in "The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times in the 50 years ago column about a production of “The Mikado” by pupils of Ribblesdale School. The article mentioned the audience was
A CLITHEROE man was accused of being drunk on licensed premises. PC Helmes reported that at
about.seven
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e t again, Ribble Valley Bor
ough Council serves to con fuse.
On May 4th we entered the all-impor tant Core Strategy consultation period,
ther distraction. It is now seeking consul tation on the “economic development” of the area. This should not be confosed with the Core Strategy - it has nothing to do with housing numbers.
consultation was to discuss housing num bers. - I t now appears the council will not change the plan, no matter what you say,-
development consultation in this paper last week, but not the conultation about new hosues. Could that be because they have no intention of changing the plan? Ribble Valley residents have been hoodwinked into
thinking.this stage of the
but RVBC saw fit not to advise its resi dents through the local media; instead they posted a notice' on their website, which hardly anyone ever visits. By the time you read this, one week of the so- . cdled consultation will have elapsed. The counr:il has also introduced a fur-.
Action Group (CRAG)
by Steve Rush Clitheroe Residents
and you objections will be presented to a The council announced the economic'
RVBC has never listened to anyhting residents have said so I suppose it should come as no surprise that they will not lis ten now.
Group is still strongly urging Clitheroe residents to object to the Core Strategy proposals to build 1,670 new houses in the town, which is 42% of the overall plan. So how do you object?
However, Clitheroe Residents Action
read the differing documents that total 555 pages and then make up your mind. How this council can ask you to read 555
lookingback 50 years ago
gents shop in Straits Lane, Read, was a proud man. Three of his sons Stephen
into darkness for some hours. PC Jack Partington said it could have been caused by lightning striking a power cable
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the Ribblesdale Junior League. l • A baU of fire which droppe d on Pend
^ead in eton during
a.storm plunged the village
TEE first section of the new bypass road which cut out Sawley Brow was opened 50 years ago this week. The one-and-a-half mile length enabled motorists to avoid Sawley Brow, regarded as as one of the most dangerous hills in the Ribble Valley, and a narrow and dangerous section which mns parallel to the River Ribble. • Mr G. Kershaw, who had a newsa-
You can go on the RVBC website and
government inspecter for his considera tion. The whole process has been a sham.
■ Strategy prepared by CRAG. These summaries will be available at
pages and call it consultation defies be lief! Or you can base your decision on a one-page summarised version of the Core
Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley. Show you are different to R'VBC and that you care about the place you live in and object to this insane scheme. Who knows, the inspector might listen, even though our own council won’t!
tain a summarised version of the plan and object to a new 1.040 super estate the size of a new village, plus another 630 houses to be builtelsewhere in Clitheroe. If these plans go ahead it will destroy
ings because RVBC refused to hold simi lar events. They will take place on May 24th and 31st at Clitheroe Cricket Club, commencing at 7-30 p.m. Please make eveiy effort to attend, ob
Saturday,town centre action days, when you can also sign .our ongoing petition. They will also be available at hvo public meetings which have been arrangecfto in form concerned Clitheroe residents of the plans inmlications for the town. CRAG decided on these public meet
was Past President Peter Scholes. The Objects of Lions Clubs Inter national was recited by Brian Al ston and the Charter was read by David Morris. Following the toast to Lions Clubs International by President Brian Cushing, in which he narrated the varied projects and monies raised during the past Li ons’ year, the toast to “Our Ladies and Guests” was proposed by Past President Roger Williams. A witty and entertaining response followed from comedian Gerald Holden, of Barrowford, to round off a memo rable evening.
and fellowship which included an excellent musical interlude. Karen Wilkinson, winner of the “GRAB” high schools talent contest at The Grand, Clitheroe, entertained the audience with a medley of songs, which was veiy well received. Toast Master for the evening
occasion of their 29th Annual Char ter Dinner; It was an enjoyable night of food
"THE Spread Eagle at Sawley was the venue for Clitheroe Lions Clubs’ members, wives and guests on the
f# ............ *5u5iS3^| ermor^^^^PhM'^‘'^M ^ «nor Philp, Mrs Anne Gretton; Mrs Eithne Cushing; Mrs Fiona Beicham- 25 years ago
THIS week, Clitheroe’s youths hit back after being branded litter louts. Within hours of the previous week’s
.group of youths who were blamed for the eyesore arrived at the newspaper office with a very clear message: “We want the public to know that we are not yobbos, or litter louts, but just normal young men who want to enjoy life without offending other folk or the environment.” • One of Clitheroe’s less impressive
landmarks, the Kirkmoor Road gasom- ^er, was eamarked for demolition. The German built gas holder, erected prior to the Second World War, was listed in a British Gas demolition programme.
BACK THEN: Rev. Ste venson when at St Paui’s Church in 1989.
Clitheroe Advertiser front page story, detailing the town’s litter problem, a
Low Moor vicar’s timely return
heroe after a curacy at Padi- ham, having been a lay reader there for many years before training for the ministry.'He was ordained deacon in 1979
form of “Songs of Praise” on Pentecost Sunday, May 27th, at 4 p.m. led by Canon Rodney NichoIsoUj and friends from other churches are invited. Mr Stevenson came to Clit
FORMER Low Moor vicar, Rev. Brian Stevenson is to return to preach at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, to cel ebrate the 30th anniversary of his ind u c tio n th e re in Mayl982, The service will take the
and priest the following year in Blackburn Cathedral. “It was a busy and enjoyable
major repairs to the church and organ.” During his time at St Paul’s,
Rev. Stevenson also became chairman of the Diocesan
Board for Social Responsibil ity.
been supported by his wife Marion who was leader of the
Now aged 78, he has always
time at St Paul’s in those days,” said Rev. Stevenson. “We were able to maintain three services evety Sunday. There were good parish organisations; the new vicarage was built, as well as
he has continued to help local churches and he is currently serving as Sunday duty priest
two sons, Peter, who trained as a journalist at The Clithe roe Advertiser and Times and is now a well-known television sports reporter; and Adrian, a school sports organiser. They have five grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Thought For The Week T
Katy Thomas, has often said that we have been blessed to spend part of bur min- istiy here. I will avoid the temptation to: wax lyrical about the natural beauty of the Ribble Valiev because there is somethine
the Ribble 'Valley, which I think is a little known gem outside of Lancashire. The rivers, streams, cosy villages and the fan tastic countiyside are truly wonderful. My good friend and colleague. Rev.
flown by and now I am on the verge of packing my bags. One of my abiding mem ories, will be Pendle Hill that dominates the landscape. It always reminds me of home and having seen it countless times, except when it’s raining of course, I have never seen it the same twice. It always takes my breath away. Mind you that goes for the whole of
h is win be the last item I write for the Advertiser, as I will be leaving in August to take up a new post in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I can hardly believe that five years have
ness, generosity, and friendliness of the people in these parts. The way people have accepted me wholeheartedly has been an unending source of joy to me. Many of you have given me the privilege of being part of the family; sharing good times and sad times, of laughing and dy ing together.
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who grew up in the South of England and moved here a few years ago. Whilst he missed being near his family, he said how he loved the quality of life here; the fan tastic sceneiy right on the doorstep, the way everyone seemed to want to say hello and have a chat and that the pace of life seemed slower and therefore far richer. He loved the onen soace.s. but would have
ed. I will miss the word “bobbin” that seems to occur regularly in conversations. The other night I was talking to a guy
I hope I have never taken you for grant
far more wonderful that I would like to tell you about, and that is the people. I have been deeply touched by the kind
. letters that sum up what I want to say to you all as a way of saying thank you for all your love and many acts of kindness.
yo“I thank my God every time I remember
father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Cor inthians 1:2
REV. TIM THORPE, Clitheroe Methodist Minister
u.” Philippians 1:3 “Grace and peace to you from God our
wntten in the New Testament as they are addressed to everyday folk like you and me. I leave you with two quotes from those
not even mentioned the excellent schools and the local healthcare and the great shops and the services in general. There IS a danger though and this is that we take It all for granted. When you do that things begin to slip and eventually you end up with less than you started with. I love the epistles or the letters that are
preferred it to be a little drier. Eveiything seems so good and I have
Mothers’ Union. The couple left Low Moor in 1989 when Rev. Stevenson became vicar of St Silas Church, in Blackburn. Since retirement in 2001
at St James Church, in Accring ton. Mr and Mrs Stevenson have
blesdale R o t^ Club Edwin Gretton; Mayoress of Ribble Valley Mrs Grace Hoare- Andy Belcham; Vice-President of Ciitheroe Intemationai First Vice-District Gov-
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