Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, February 5tli, 1981


Scheme for is


‘premature’


AN application to build 60 houses in the Long- worth Road area of Billington was turned down on Tuesday for the second time in six months by the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee.


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Customs Guest sp e ak e r at


Langho Autumn Club was the vicar of St Leonard’s, the Rev. Paul Warren. He spoke of his time at


were that it was prema­ ture, pending the im­ provement of a nearby road junction and the for­ mation of a district plan which will outline the housing requirements of the area. The application, by


Grounds for refusal


a theological college in Southern India, where he saw different cultures and customs and gained valu­ able experience. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs D. Bar­ rett. Raffle winners were Mrs M. Hitching, Mrs M. Woods, Mrs E. Turner and Mrs F. Matthews. Tea and biscuits were served by ladies of the committee.


Leonard’s Guides have had a good pass rate of interest badges. Pathfinders and ramble


Pass badges The 1st Langho St


were passed by eight girls, while Susan Duer- den pas sed her homemaker, craft and speaker badges. Speaker was also passed by Caroline Grimes and Joanne Cutter. Gillian Smith and Christine Kaye passed their Common­ wealth knowledge. The Guides are having


a “Blue Peter” bring-and- buy sale on February 14th, from 10 a.m. to noon. Any item members of the public would be wil­ ling to donate will be most welcome. The Guides will collect the previous evening.


Successor Mr Allan Haworth has


resigned as chairman after many years’ service on St Leonard’s Social Committee, Langho, and has been succeeded by Mr Gordon Ainsworth, with Mr Norman Carter as his deputy. Mrs E. Chadwick stays


Lots going on at adult centre


Billington residents lose mill site battle


DESPITE a bitter fight by local residents, the Clitheroe-based Harrison Engineering firm has been given official permission to start develop­ ing its site at Billington’s Judge Walmesley Mill


for fabrication and welding work. At its meeting on Tues- fices and a canteen on the


day, the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee approved an application for a work­ shop extension and. the construction of stores, of-


Pendle House Ltd, in­ volved six acres of land west of the viaduct bet­ ween Longworth Road and Whalley New Road. In a report, Chief Ar­


junction. However, as the


chitect and Planning Of­ ficer Mr Philip Bailey said that since the last refusal the company had had dis­ cussions with the county surveyor. It had indicated that if the second applica­ tion was successful, it would be willing to pay for improvements to the


scheme was recommended for refusal, the application would officially be re­ garded as premature. Regarding housing in


Collision leads to fines


Toe H prepares for playscheme


the area generally, Mr Bailey said that the Plan­ ning and Transportation Committee had discussed a report on Billington last month.


Although it was recom­


mended that the site could be developed for housing, members were unhappy that a more de­ tailed study had not been carried out. The committee felt the


land at Billington should only be released as part of a formal local plan when all matters concerning future development in the area could be considered.


Licences


ANNUAL the atre li­ cences for Clitheroe’s Civic Hall and Trinity Methodist Church were


on as secretary and Mrs Margaret Carter as trea­ surer. The meeting was attended by leaders of the various church organisa­ tions and the vicar, the Rev. Paul Warren.


renewed by the Ribble Valley Council’s Finance and General Purposes Sub-Committee. The Civic Hall’s Cinematograph li­ cence was renewed until next February. An occa­ sional theatre licence was also granted to Chatbum CE School for a pan­ tomime later this month.


SOCIAL TIME


THE social aspect of Speakers’ Club was enjoy­ ed at a meeting arranged by the Clitheroe Club at the Starkie Arms Hotel. The Clitheroe members


were well supported by the five other clubs in the area. Entertainment was based on the television game “Call my bluff,” with a team from each club competing. Castle Club, of Blackburn, were the winners. The amusing and con­


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Toe H Group are busy making preparations for the summer play- scheme to be held in the Trinity schoolrooms during the week beginning August 17th.


day will be able to enjoy the features which made the scheme such a success


Up to 120 youngsters a last year, with possible


new items including a de­ monstration by the fire or police service, nature trails and — if a suitable leader can be recruited — drama and music work­


shop. The group has decided


to increase the number of volunteer supervisors to 15 and to run team games on a “house” basis, with points being scored and totalled up for the end of the week, when the win­ ning house will receive a small gift. The Vicar of Clitheroe,


Canon John Hudson, has told the group that the Scouts’ 60-seater coach may be available during the week of the scheme. Overall leader will be


fusing definitions of the unusual words and the ex­ cellent supper, all contri­ buted to a most happy evening. The Clitheroe club meets on alternate Tuesday evenings at the Station Hotel, the next meeting being on Febru­ ary 17th.


DUE TO THE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF THIS DFFER V1/E ARE RE-INTRODUCING, FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY


WHETHER you fancy exercising your mind, your body or maybe pick- ng up some extra flints


you. The new term gets


underway next Monday at centres all over the area. L an c a sh ire County


Council’s adult education department is offering around 150 different clas­ ses in the Ribble Valley — 60 in Clitheroe. Any current pupils have


been invited this week to take a friend along to classes in the hope that they might enrol for the new term. F o r p o te n t ia l new


pupils without friends al­ ready in classes, however, general open evening


will be held at Ribblesdale School tomorrow evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pictured are some of


on; a particular pastime you enjoy, the adult clas­ ses in the Ribble Valley will have something for


Taxi firm’s licence refused


A RIBBLE Valley council committee has refused to renew the licence of a pri­ vate-hire business operat­ ing from premises in Whalley Road. The Finance and Gener­


al Purposes Sub-Commit­ tee heard that Station Taxis was not operating from authorised premises. There had also been an objection from another operator, who said he was incurring expenses- to comply with licence regu­ lations. In a report, the coun­


Mr Geoff Cooper, with Sarah Dale treasurer, Ian Hampson supplies officer, Ann Blackie secretary, Mary Daniels fund-raising co-ordinator and Mickey Morris general adminis­ trator and registrar. The group has also de­


cided to take six children, to be selected from St Denys Home, Clitheroe, and Blackburn Orphan­ age, to the Toe H Centre at Langdale in the Lake District for a weekend holiday at Easter.


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A CHATBURN haulage firm was fined a total of £200 at Clitheroe for not keeping vehicle perform­ ance records in accord­ ance with EEC regula­ tions. Edwin Jackson (Chat-


the 25 ladies who have been attending keep-fit classes at Ribblesaale School during the winter term. Classes are also held at St Paul’s School, Low Moor, from 7-30 to 9 p.m. every Monday.


Housing plan is


approved


PERMISSION to build seven houses on the site of what was to have been the area’s first motel was given at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Com­ mittee on Tuesday night. An application by Mr P.


cil’s Chief Executive Mr Michael Jackson said that Station Taxis was the only one in the Ribble Valley not complying with regulations. . When the council intro­ duced the private-hire li­ cence scheme, all operators were given two years’ grace to find suit­ able premises, but this operator had still not done so, said Mr Jackson. Before makings its deci­


sion, the committee consi­ dered two letters from a solicitor on behalf of the operator.


if suitable premies were found, th e re was no reason why the licence could not be renewed.


Dinner guest


Harrison to convert an adjacent garage at Sawley into a craft shop was also approved, subject to an agreement that it should not be used for other pur poses. Originally, members


GUEST of honour at the Waddington branch of the Royal British Legion’s annual dinner dance will be Blackburn-born per­ sonality Bill Griffiths. Subject of a recent tele'


Mr Jackson added that' r-


Views on world peace


A LEADING Roman Catholic nun, Sister Deir- drie Duffy, gave her views, on world disarma­ ment at a One World Group meeting for all de­ nominations in Clitheroe United Reformed Church on Tuesday. Sister Duffy, who was


A WHALLEY driver was fined a total of £130 at Clitheroe for three off­ ences arising from a colli­ sion with a parked car. Miss Dorothy Margaret


Taylor, of “Graythwaite ” was fined £70 for driving without due care and at­ tention, £40 for failing to stop after an accident and £20 for failing to report an accident. She was ordered to pay costs of £16. Mr Roger Price (de­


site. It is the first part of a


three-phase operation planned by the company which will help boost the labour force from its pre­ sent 33 to around 50. The d ecision was


greeted with whispers of dismay by 60 residents who packed the council chamber. Petitions opposing the


GARAGE OWNER PLANS MOVE


AN application by a Cl i the r o e g a r a g e owner to builcT a new garage and sales room on a site on the Up- brooks indus t r ia l estate was approved at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Coun­ c i l ’s De v e lopment Sub-Committee. He was Mr L. Chiappi,


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drive! An except! tained a r l


bedroonu-l true bungl pleasant r f featuring I heating, a. co rp o ra t il


who operates from two premises in the town’s Kendal Street. In a report, Chief Ar­


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scheme have been sent to the council and a protest letter from a solicitor rep­ resenting the Longworth Road and Sunnyside Resi­ dents’ Association was submitted to the meeting. It said the building


chitect and Planning Of­ ficer Mr Philip Bailey said that Mr Chiappi bought a. triangular-shaped plot and intended to submit plans for a large industrial building. It was stated on the application forms that the building was to be used for general industry. U n fo r tu n a te ly the


would detract from the environment' and would cause danger and distress to the community. It also pointed out that


the Vatican representa­ tive at a United Nations conference on disarma­ ment, said more and more people were becoming aware of the danger of nuclear war fare and wanted to do their bit to prevent it. She said her hope was


to see a disarmed world with each country having just a level of convention al weapons for its own defence. Her talk was entitled


fending) said that the de­ fendant had entered Peel Street, Clitheroe by mis­ take. After seeing a car coming towards her some what erratically, she took avoiding action resulting in a “slight collision” with a parked car. She drove home and


access to the site could only be gained from Long- worth Road, which was sub-standard, with dangerous corner at the junction of Whalley New Road. There was insufficient


building would have co­ vered about half the site and because of its shape there was no provision for vehicles to manoeuvre for parking. Mr Chiappi was approached and agreed to reduce the size of the building. Subsequent discussions


Excellent ; | preparatiorl accommoda| 21ft breakil with white [ and matchil fittings and!


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easily be suite. All I tained g an l river bank I and would I


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tried to report the acci dent to the police at Whalley the next day, but the station was closed She now regretted not making a further attempt to inform the police, said Mr Price.


Officials


“Swords into Plough shares.” The meeting was sponsored by the Ribble Valley Church Council fol­ lowing last year's One World Week in Clitheroe.


W id e n in g o f ro a d


WADDINGTON Parish Council is to ask the Ribble Valley Council to widen the road in Queens­ way to provide more room for cars and vehicles being driven round it. Councillors agreed that


THE Clitheroe polling district branch of the Con­ servative Association, has re-elected as its presi­ dent, Mr Colet Wilkie. ■ Other appointments made at the group’s annual meeting — Mr Clifford Chatburn, chair­ man; Mr Eddie New- house, vice-chairman; Mrs Irene Oxford, secretary. Mr Edward Smiley was re-elected treasurer. Retiring chairman Mr


land could be taken off the central reservation to achieve this. The council is worried


Barry Turner, in his annual l'eport, regretted that business commit­ ments had forced him to resign from the office and that several memebers had resigned from the committee. He was pleased to


burn) Ltd admitted failing to cause weekly reports to be completed and failing to cause duplicate daily record sheets to be deli­ vered. They were fined £100 for each offence and ordered to pay £5 costs. One of their drivers,


were asked to turn down the application, but voted 12-3 to overturn their of­ ficers’ recommendation a f te r hearing tha t a haulier was interested in the garage.


and failing to complete weekly reports on his vehicle. He was fined £40 on each summons, with £5 costs. Both Green and the


Roy Green (34), of Clay­ ton Row, Langho, admit­ ted failing to detach and deliver duplicate records


Youth club needs more helpers


READ and Simonstone Youth Club is appealing for helpers and new ideas. A letter has been sent


firm were given an abso lute discharge for having a faulty tyre on the lorry which was seen by the police at Middop.


Good show of sheep


THERE was a smaller entry of 55 cattle but a very good sea­ sonal show of 405 sheep at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday. Cattle made slightly more


money than last week, but sheep maintained similar prices. Light steers made to 87.6p


to the parents of the members inviting them to a meeting in Simonstone Old School Hall at 8 o’clock tonight to talk about the club and the sort of help needed. Secretary Mrs Julie


vision programme “Unluc­ ky for some” and also “This is your life,” Mr Griffiths was seriously in­ jured by a booby trap while a prisoner of war in


the Far East. He has overcome his


handicaps to a great degree and now, while working tirelessly for St Dunstan’s and ex-Service organisations, finds time to participate in a large variety of sports. A few places are avail­


that commercial vehicles are being parked there at night, causing obstruc­ tion, and an approach to be made to the people concerned.


Retirement date


THE Bishop of Black­ b u rn , th e Rt. Rev Robert Arnold Schurhoff Martineau, has announced his retirement at the end of October, when he will


able for guests at the dinner, which takes place on February 12th, at 7-30 p.m. Enquiries should be made to Mr Eric Edmond­ son (Tel.-Clitheroe 24401).


Truda, who have been in Blackburn since 19.72, are moving to Denbigh, North Wales, where the Bishop hopes to assist in the Church in Wales.


be 68. The Bishop and his wife


report that several new members had been elected and added that the branch would welcome new com­ mittee members.


O n e o f th e o ld e s t


born in Accrington, lived in S a l th i l l . Road, Clitheroe, for 20 years before moving to Cast­ leford in 1976. She was the widow of Mr Ham­ mond Davies. The funeral service was


ONE of Clitheroe’s oldest residents, Mrs Ellen Davies, of Castleford, has died at the age of 91. Mrs Davies, who was


width for two normal veh­ icles to pass with safety and there were a number of elderly pedestrians and children in the area. Considerable noise and


with Mr Chiappi revealed that he intended to cease repairs, servicing and sales of vehicles from his premises at the south side of Kendal Street and transfer them to Up- brooks. His other small work­


Billington colleagues Coun. Fred Ellis and Coun. Mrs Olga Leach, .who said no-one would like an engineering works 72 feet from their door. “I know we must en­


just not welcome.” He was supported by


courage industry, but the quality of life in this area is going to be seriously affected if this goes ahead,” she said. “At the moment the noise from the mill "can be heard a considerable distance away.” Coun. Fred Singleton


(Longridge) sdid that when the mill was work­ ing it must have employed about 200 people and the noise of the looms would have been far louder. The chairman, Coun.


Ribble Valley this applica­ tion would be rejected on the account of noise,” he said. “This development is


from Billington’s Coun. Jack Carr, who said the extension would bring the building much nearer to the houses. "Anywhere else in the


the creation of noxious fumes was also to be anti­ cipated from the type of operation in which the firm was involved. Vocal opposition came


dustrial Estate. Mr Bailey said that in


addition to normal garage use, about a quarter of the proposed building would be for a car show­ room, which did not fall within the description of general industry. Additional space was


to increase the sales area from 25 per cent of the building then the site would be totally inade­ quate. Members agreed that


required for this use so that car transporters could unload and custom­ ers could park. If the applicant wanted


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shop in Kendal Street would remain, open, but he wanted to concentrate all his business at the In­


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the development could go ahead subject to a number of conditions, including one limiting the size of the showroom to a quar­ ter of the building’s total floor area.


HOLLAND


HOLIDAY slides from Holland presented by Mr W. Taylor entertained members of Clitheroe Af­ ternoon Townswomen’s Guild at their Monday meeting in Clitheroe Parish Hall. The meeting was very


Mrs Myra Clegg (Wiswell) said the site already had an industrial use . and if the applicant was refused permission he could carry on working without any restrictions at all — at night or at weekends. I f th e com mittee


granted permission, it could impose conditions. She also pointed out


that the offices, stores and canteen would act as a barrier between the works and the houses. A proposition by Coun.


held at Calverley’s Chapel of Rest, Clitheroe, on Tuesday, followed by cre­ mation at Accrington.


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well attended and with his last few slides Mr Taylor came nearer to home, showing the Lake Dis­ tr ic t , Cambridge and Clitheroe. Mrs A. Pedder pres­


ided, Mrs E. Windle read the minutes and Mrs M. Cunliffe gave the financial report.


T h a n k s


Bob Ainsworth (Clitheroe) that the application be ap­ proved- was carried by a majority vote.


VOLUNTARY work­ ers at Calderstones Hospital were treated to a wine and cheese evening as a thank you from the hospital au­ thority.


Varty said that there had been 10 people helping or­ ganise events and super­ vise, but this number had dwindled to four, due to some leaving the district. What was needed was


(average 85p), medium to 91 p (85.56p), light heifers to 92p (86. lGp) and medium to 90p (8G.9p). Uncertified steers and heif­


NOW AVAILABLE FROM £8.90 PER MONTH


someone to offer help in any way, from supervis­ ing the weekly Thursday meetings, to putting for­ ward new ideas and pro­ viding transport to out­ side events. “For example,” said


ers made to 85p (84.7p) and fat cows to 68.6p (60.3p). Light hoggs made to 135p (122.-Ip), standard to 157.5p


(£16.20), half-bred ewes to £24.20 (£19.80) and rams to £30 (£28.27).


BURNLEY PADIHAM


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CLITHEROE 8 Wellgate. Tel. 27161


PRINTS OF NEWS PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARING IN THIS ISSUE


ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER.


A tough match for rugby XV ffcfpluiP


(139.7p) and medium to 155p (143.5p). Homed ewes made to £19


Mrs Varty, “some mem­ bers are keen to attend a disco dance at Preston, on February 22nd, but we need three or four cars to take them.” There are about 50 club


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members, aged between 13 and 21, of whom about 30 attend the weekly ses­ sions. In the past members


ill*** LANCASTER • CLEVELEYS ; PADIHAM BURNLEY SIMONSTONE: PRESTON PENWORTHAH LEYLAND ;


have won awards in many National Association of YoUth Clubs events, in­ cluding disco-dancing com­ petitions, and the Queen of Clubs contest. “But to do more things


like this we need more helpers,” said Mrs Varty.


SALTNEY (Cheshire! - CARNFORTH HORWICH -


CLITHEROE RUFC 2nd XV prepare to take the field at Lit- tlemoor against a Rosscndale side. But


despite .fielding their s tro n g e s t second string of the season the visitors won most of the possession.


Back row (from left): I. Fielding, Fielding, R. Wildman, M. Duxbury, S.


Greatorex, I. Dux- hury, R. How'arth, T. Mason, D. Jones, I. Richardson. Front: D.


T .a t tc rsa ll , A. Sweeney, A. Corless, P. Dinsdale, A. Rudd, K. Moore.


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