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8 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Janiiari/ 2nd, 1081 New Year thoughts from area leaders


Responding to -the challenge-


United Reformed Church minister The Rev. John Salsbury,


Year, there is a feeling of crisis in the air and the word leaps out at us from the headlines almost every day. There is crisis at


perous New Year” of our conventional greeting looks to have little chance of fulfilment this year. But that may be to


home, with still rising unemployment and a bleak economic outlook for the immediate future. There is crisis in the international sphere, with relations between East and West at their lowest ebb for many years. The “happy and pros­


AS we enter this New


therefore, are critical: and if we fail to respond aright, next year will be even more critical. But in ail this God is calling us to a new and higher way of life and a more hopeful future.


The issues of 1981,


through the particular crises of our. time to a new evaluation of the worth and dignity of human life, to a redis­ covery of the incentives of love and service, to a new vision of ourselves as people of one world whose g lo r ie s and agonies are one and shared.


He is challenging us


take too gloomy a view. Crisis is the New Testa­ ment word for judg­ ment and this is always going on as man is matched against the will and purpose of God. We are continuously judged by our reaction to our times, for Christians be­ lieve that God is present in them.


then the future may be bleak indeed. But if we accept the challenge of the new way of life that God set in our midst in the coming of the One whose birth we have just been celebrating, then this New Year could well be happier and more truly prosperous than we have yet imagined.


If we fail to respond,


Mayor of Clitheroe Coun. Leo Wells


been designated the year of the disabled and I hope that our efforts during the comin g months will contribute to their wellbeing and also to a better under-


THE Mayoress and I have been gratified by the efforts of so many people in our local or­ ganisations who do so much to help people less fortunate than ourselves. The New Year has


A chance to help the disabled


standing of their prob- and if we do not waste lems, so that we can be our resources, we shall of real assistance to them as,members of the community, not only iri


’„,'We must always re­ member that the most


win through.


Better things to come


Mr John Hindmoor and Mr Peter Field,Presidents of the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale


ALEXANDER Pope claimed that “Hope springs eternal in the human breast . . . ” and this may seem to be our only asset if we review this year, which is just ending, with pessimistic eye.


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rapidly depreciating cur­ rency notes flooding into pay packets and increas-' ing cynicism flooding into the minds of ordinary people as they observe the divergence of “expert opinion” and lack of cohe­ sive effort even among our elected representa­ tives in the “Mother of Parliaments” as they combat the nation’s prob­ lems.


view completely justified? Cannot the optimistic, with backward glance, see a cup that is almost half full, with hopeful auguries of better things to come.


However, is such a


help the younger unem­ ployed, the flooded houses are now drying out, the inflation rate shows signs of coming down and the worldwide economic re­ cession is hopefully “bot­ toming out.”


Action is being taken to


enough. Nor is it suffi­ cient to express sorrow and wait for other people to do something to ease the problems of the young, the old, the sick and the poor!


But hope alone is not ' -


and every one of us can do if we are so minded, but first we might ask ourselves some questions


There is much that each


materialistic rat-race, with every brother’s hand against brother, likely to bring for our children that greatest asset of all, human happiness?


Is the p re s e n t


shall still be faced with economic difficulties, but we must not be dis­ heartened. If we all work together, we shall overcome our problems


1981 but in the years to follow. In the New Year we


valuable asset a country has is its people, our own neighbours and friends, and it is in our relationship with each o th e r th a t we can prosper..


carefully, we will realise that violence1 and vandal­ ism .would not happen. We would be more care­ ful in protecting our en­ vironment and future


•If we- consider this -


Out out the


m o a n i n g


The Rev. J ame s Needham


Methodist Minister Superintendent


IT looks like being a good year for moaners! The state of the country, the size of fuel bills, the weather forecast, aches and pains, rate s and taxes, the mouse under the stairs — there will be plenty of material for those with a disposition to groan and complain.


,said to Eve: “Things ain’t what they used to be.”


Indeed, rumour has it that, locked out of the Garden of Eden, Adam


There was last year.


happy New Year. I hope we will recognise in ourselves the tendency to complain and our blind­ ness to many blessings. A grateful heart doesn’t come on prescription, but we can, I believe, make it a good year for gratitude.


I want to wish you a


' Pat Seed and many others have reminded us, we can live in trust and love from day to day.


a conviction that love is at the heart of the uni­ verse; a love made per­ sonal from the f irs t Christmas, which can break the vicious circle of our selfishness. As our Lord has taught us, and


For me it arises out of


- which we have enjoyed for many years. I also offer my good


1981 our industries will prosper and we shall see the employment situa­ tion improve, so that we shall continue to keep our good record of a low unemployment figure


plans’would be drawn up to give us this protec­ tion. It is my hope that in


J. the various fields of ac- tivity and express the hope to all. our local or­ ganisations that they will have a good year. ■


attending our schools, I ask you to work hard to keep up good standards which will prove so useful to you in later life, and to our, young people I ask , that you take a keen interest in all that is 'happening in our society and do your best to make some con­ tribution to the wellbe­ ing of the community. ,


To all girls and boys


Dunkirk spirit


Mr John Robinson,Chamber of Trade' President


THE 40th anniversary in 1980 of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain reminded me forcibly of the spirit, courage and resourcefulness of those days., ,


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Let's spare a thought


Whalley Lions president


for others Mr Arthur Pearson


IN these uncertain times at home and abroad we should spend a moment or two thinking of those less fortunate than ourselves.


months, there has been famine in Africa, vol­ canoes in America, floods in Great Britain and, more recently, earth­ quakes in Italy, and many other disasters if we look back.


During the last 12


members of Lions Clubs International have been available to give assist­ ance as required.


In all these cases the’


motto and our internation­ al president’s theme for the year is “ Touch a life with hope”. With your help we have been able to serve those in need and in doing so we have touched many a life with hope. •,


“We Serve” is our


objectives in my mind which;: I would like to share with you:


. • In 1981 I will try to make at least one new personal friend.


0 I 'will do something positive for the year of . the disabled.


• I will take time to be silent.,


creased s tandards of living likely to bring that improved quality of life which we all desire?


Is this pressure for in­


should always look to those better off than ourselves when making our claims on society, rather than appreciating our lot above those who are worse off? An old Indian proverb says: “I cried because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.”


Is it right that we


must therefore be to com­ mend the Rotary claim to put “Service above Self’ and hope that the man with or without shoes will do all that he can to help the man with no feet!


Our New Year message


A rich fabric of life


Coun. Miss Agnes Melling


Mayor of Ribble Valley


DURING my year of office I have been tre­ mendously impressed by the contribution made by voluntary organisations to the rich fabric of life in the Ribble Valley.


their free time readily to help the old, the sick, the disabled and the young to lead happier lives and in doing so make their lives more complete, are a shin­ ing example to us all.


The people who give


amazed at the generosity of our pec pie, even in these difficult times. Pick up your local newspaper any week and count the number of charitable ef­ forts recorded there — an outstanding record of a caring and hard-working community. ’■


1 never cease to be


■will bring unprecedented challenges for us all. May God be with us in helping ,us- to "face'-.these chal­ lenges,


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I look ahead to 1981 ■ '-Hi confidence. The year


• I 'will try to live this year one day at a time.


Charities will need help


Clitheroe Round Table chairman


Mr Mike Watkins


IT is a great pleasure on behalf of the members of Clitheroe Round Table to wish everybody a healthy, prosperous and trouble- free year. ■ My thanks go to all the people of Clitheroe and the surrounding areas for the help and generosity they have afforded to our various charitable causes d u r in g th e p a s t 12 months. We have, in the past


year, been able to help people’ throughout the Ribble Valley with not only financial aid, but also physical assistance and our ties with groups who aid the physically and mentally disabled in the area have continued to flourish. In addition to our local


Satisfaction of giving


Vicar of Clitheroe and Rural Dean of Whalley


Canon J. C. Hudson


THE year 1980 has been a most gratifying one in the life of Clitheroe Parish Church.


appeal launched on Ash Wednesday for the resto­ ration of the church after the fire, over £25,000 has been su b sc r ib ed by parishioners, townspeople and friends. I should like to say a very sincere thank you to all who have been involved with this wonderful effort.


In resp o n se to an


has struck me about ;it — that most people ' have really enjoyed the occa­ sions to give for some­ th in g th ey believed worthwhile and have brought to life the words of the Lord Jesus as re­ corded by St Paul, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”


One thing in particular


help, as part of a world­ wide organisation we are fortunate to be able to use our Round Table collea­ gues throughout the world to monitor the use of assistance, whether fi­ nancial or by means of goods. We look forward to


.its repercussions in this country worsen, it is highly likely more .aid from the charity groups will be required both at home and abroad.. If 1 were to give, one


1981 with a ce r tain amount of trepidation, for as the world recession and


this as a motto for 1981 for all who read these words. There are always many worthwhile causes for which money can be given and I believe much more satisfaction can be gained from what we give than from what we re­ ceive in increased wage packets.


May I therefore suggest


lesson for life and one which some people find hard to learn.


It is now my hope that


- yourselves; -it makes you feel even better.


message to readers as a whole for 1981, it would be to try the philosophy of Round Tablers — make the best of the year, have a good time whenever you can, and while you enjoy your fellowship and fun, do a little bit of good for those worse off than.


the money you have given to St Mary’s will soon be well spent and that by Eastertime the Parish Church will be restored to more than’ its former glory, which, many will be able to rejoice in and share.


giving and may. God bless you all in the coming year.


Thank you for your This is an important- There are some specific


your continued support and I know we can rely on you. ;


1,300,000 members in 33,950 clubs in over 150 countries throughout the world; we in Whalley and District Lions Club are proud of our association with such a worldwide or­ ganisation.


There are.now over To carry on, we need ’ ■


^ of selfishness and personal "desires.


was the comradeship and willingness of people of all callings to pool their re­ sources and work to­ gether to defeat the common enemy — there­ by showing an entire lack


Particularly evident


to make sacrifices cheer­ fully, even to the lengths of life itself, and what satisfaction and jubilation there was at the slightest success, what pleasure at the merest enlivenment!


There was a willingness


threshold of this New Year — not in the midst of war, but in the midst of economic recession — perhaps some of the spirit of those times could pro­ vide the necessary drive and attitude which we need to see us safely through the “dark” days of this winter.


As we stand on the


ing of spring, the results of our sacrifices might begin to show, so that in the fullness of summer our efforts may bear fruit and once again set the wheels of industry turn­ ing, not only in Clitheroe and the.f Ribble Valley, blit in the country as a whole, so that we can see it reverberate with the satisfaction of economic security and contentment.


bers, the tradesmen. of Clitheroe and district, are making their respective sacrifices and I hope that this can be matched in the public sector and- the large conglomerates of labour.


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at this festive time be born again, so that the New Year may bring forth, our hopes and aspi­ rations and may eventual­ ly be happy and prosper­ ous for everyone.


Let our determination Then, with the awaken­


wishes for a successful year to our’local sports-1 men and women in all


A grand place


to live


Mr David Waddington Clitheroe Division MP


problems and we in particular in Parliament are going to be called upon to ' make many difficult decisions. I hope we have the


I HAVE no doubt that the New Year will ; bring with it many' " - ■


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courage and the wisdom to make the right ones and that at the end of the year we - will be able to look back and say that it has been a year of achievement. , I count myself very


fortunate to be in Parliament and to be representing the Clitheroe Division. During the last 12


months we have not only had a stimulating and exciting time in the House of Commons, but I have ajso found great satisfaction going round the constituency visiting schools, farms and factories, talking 1 to scores of meetings of one sort or another and getting to know more and more people. I certainly intend to


be as busy in the coming year and I sincerely hope in particular that people will continue to come and see me at my surgeries when they think I can give some personal help. I consider myself


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Obsession with materialism


Fr E. X. Willoughby Parish Priest


A YEAR ago we were seeking a slogan for the eighties. Then, before 1980 was many months old, we were seeing horrific pictures on TV of people starving to death in East Africa. At about the same ous surpluses and wastage


disposable society of ours. Could not want and


time, a national news- with virtually everything paper carried an advert being disposed of in this for a watch at £4,000, the cheaper version being £2,500. Re cently a n ’ ex p e r t on u n d er -d e­ veloped countries stated that the world is rapidly dividing into two halves — one starving and the other watching them on colour TV.


starvation be eliminated from the world if we really applied ourselves? But what can I do


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