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Price 20p ‘Apathetic’food handlers under fire


A HEALTH official has labelled food handlers in the Kibble Valley “ apathet ic,” because they are not willing to learn about potential dangers which can lead to food poisoning. Mr David Newton,


th e K ib b le V a l le y Council’s Environmen­ tal Health Officer, has been forced to abandon a 10-week course on food handling and hy­ giene at the Kibbles- dale Adult Centre, be­ cause o f this lack of interest.


Only seven people,


turned up to enrol at the class, and four o f these were not involved in food handling for the public. However, Mr New­


ton’ s comments have been received with an­ n o y a n c e by th e Clitheroc and district Chamber o f Trade. Press o f f i c e r , Mr


Koland Haiiwood consi­ dered Mr N ew ton ’ s comments without sub­


stance. “ 1 knew n o th in g


about his class and


probably this was the case with many shop­ k e e p e r s and c a fe owners in the district. Why .did he not ap­ proach us first?” The Chamber’s sec­


retary, Mr Bill Cooper, commented that if food handlers in Clitheroe were apathetic in learn­ ing about food hygiene, then they would not survive in business. However, Mr Newton


is hoping that food handlers will contact him so that a class can be run at Kibblesdale


after all. Food courses staffed


by the council in the last eight years had


always been filled. Mr Newton’ s chief


concern is that food poisoning is on the in­ crease in the Kibble Valley, as it is natiom


ally. In 1983 there were 67


cases; so far this year there have been 57. “ Letters are being


sent from the council this week to all food workers in pubs, re­ staurants, supermar­


kets, schools, bakers and old peoples’ homes in the Kibble Valley, warning them o f poten­ tial health hazards and making them aware o f the vital role they play in ensuring safe food,” he said. Mr Newton believes


part o f the problem is because food handling is governed by out-of- date regulations. “These do not place


enough emphasis on re­ frigerat ion, which I consider essential in food hygiene,” he said.


looks at policy on toumm


Vital to preserve unique character of the area


DE V E LOP ING the Kibble Valley as a major tourist attraction with­ out compromising its unique charac­ ter is the keynote of a proposed new pol icy towards


tourism. Since the Kibble Valley


authority was formed 10 years ago the council has steadily stepped up in­ vestment in advertising the district. But there has been a


gi'owing awareness that future development could not be- encouraged with­ out clear policy guidelines to ensure that the unique character of the area is preserved. The outcome was the setting up of a working


party to e.xamine all as­ pects of tourism.


Local organisations and


individuals were asked for their views and these have now been collated in a draft report to be consi­ dered by the appropriate council committees during the next few w’eeks and submitted to the full coun­ cil for endorsement.


Boom The document outlines ■


how the many attractions of the Kibble Valley can be exploited for the be­ nefit of tourists and local businesses, w’hich the council envisage w'ill be­ nefit greatly from the anticipated tourist boom. Emphasis is placed on


recognising the particular characteristics of different parts of the area. Broadly the council is


being asked to promote and finance marketing


programmes and to in­ crease its involvement with o th e r local au­ thorities and bodies con­ cerned with tourism. It will also consider the


setting up of a sub-region- ai or district tourism as­ sociation to liaise \Vith tourism interests and pro­ vide additional funds for marketing and promotion. The w’ orking party


w’ants the council to en­ courage the establishment of events of special inter­ est and to promote addi­ tional attractions such as i-ural craft workshops and heritage trails.


Queries It proposes also to con­


tinue using the infoma- tion office at Clitheroe to answer tourists’ queries, but hopes to create more unmanned information points throughout the


area. The report wants the


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council to co-ordinate policies on car parks, toilets and other basic tourist facilities, and to encourage existing establ­ ishments to raise their standards of accommoda­ tion. In the report emphasis


is placed on the need to protect sensitive areas, but how' this is to be achieved will not be de­ cided until the policy is implemented. On this point, Clitheroe Town Council wants to


Problems The town council also


stresses . the need for more money to be spent on street cleaning and the upgi'ading of public con­ veniences; and the reten­ tion of a cinema-theatre in the tow’n. Wad dington Parish


Council feels there should be more consultation and practical assistance over the very real problems tourism c rea te s, and would like to see money spent on car parks and toilets at the expense of tourism promotion, if necessary. Views on tourism have


also been received from local individuals, among them Mrs M. Gate, of


Pimlico Koad, Clitheroe. She feels that industries


in the Kibble Valley should follow the example of factories she has visited in Belgium and Italy by opening their doors to tourists'.


But Blackburn pen­


sioner, Mr W. Eastham, argues that his home city, with its shopping and ex­ hibition centres, sports clubs and beautiful Corpo­ ration Park, should be de­ veloped as the main tour­ ist attraction in the area.


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Keep sensitive balance say the traders


THE need to preserve the traditional character of Clitheroe is emphasised by the town’s Chamber of Trade in its observations on the draft guidelines. These have not in


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actual fact been submitted to the council and are, therefore, not included in the document, but the chamber’s views w’ere put to our reporter by Press Officer Mr Roland Hail­ wood, who welcomed the policy document.


He stressed: “There is a


sensitive balance that must be found between catering for tourists and continuing our traditional service to local people.


“ We d o n ’ t want


Clitheroe turning jnto a mini-Blackpool, with “Kiss Me Quick” hats and shop­ keepers going flat out during the tourist season, then taking long holidays afterwards,” he added. Mr Hailwood’, said local


businesses might be reluc­ tant to extend their open­ ing hours during the summer unless there was sufficient demand. So. far, the chamber’s recommeO' dation of late opening during the June shopping festival had received ' mixed response. He considered Clitheroe


badly needed a large hotel on its outskirts to deal with the hoped-for boom I f it o c cu r red , the


public would have to be re-educated in order to deal with changing pat­ terns of demand and ac­ tivity. '


faced with tourists park­ ing near their property and with busier shops,”


he added.


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see adherence to the Towm Centre Plan, w’hich opposes the establishment of non-retail outlets and any alteration to historic buildings.


ONE of the few people to raise the question of f i ­ nance in- their observa­ tions was Mr F. C. Rush- ton, of Victoria Street, Clitheroe. He asked whether


was right to expect addi­ tional tourist services to be paid for by ratepayers who do not benefit from the tourist trade. He also suggested that


once people had been “coaxed" to the Ribble Valley, they should be provided with a wide range of detailed informa­ tion on accommodation and other services. There should also


facilities for those not keen on riding, walking and exploring, he said. For example, local


traders could makt window-shopping mori interesting, and snacks and refreshments could be more widely available. He also recommended


iriprovements to bus and taxi services, more guided lour s , better tqilei


facilities and more infor­ mation about medical, pharmccculical and opti­ cal services.


Comments welcome


ALTHOUGH the offi­ cial deadline for ob­ s e r v a t ion s on the d r a f t p o l i c y has p a s s ed , a c o u n c i l spokesman said it would always wel­ come comments on tourism in the Kibble valley.


BOOST


THE funds of the Ribble Valley. Red Cross Dis­ abled Club, at St Paul’: Church Hall, Clitheroe, were boosted by £76 as result of a street collec­ tion in Longi’idge.


Nets stolen


SIX large • nylon mesh litter nets worth £120 were stolen from the Henthorn landfill site, Clitheroe.


THEKE were some strange happenings at Waddington and West Bradford CE School when f r o g s ’ le g s , doves’ wings and toads' e y e b a l ls w e re all throw’n in the melting pot. F o r tu n a te ly , the


awful concoction was not se rved up for dinner, but as a magic potion when the West Midlands Children’s Theatre Company per­ formed “Wizard Wil­ liam.” The play centred on


a spell cast by William on the queen which w ent d is a s t r o u s ly w’ rong. After being threatened by the king with losing his head, William redeemed him­ self by finding the anti­ dote. The company tours


the country visiting schools. Martin Buchan, who


played the part of the king, is pictured with some of the audience The trumpeters are David Bialecki (10) and Sarah Phillip (9), who helped in the produc ■ tion. ■■


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Miners seek aid


in town EIGHT


striking coal


m ine rs a re to Clitheroe in November in the hope of obtaining do­ nations and food parcels for miners’ families dn the Golborne area.


v is it NUM Branch Secretary


Mr Ronald Gaskell said: “Ribble Valley Council is one of the 60% of au­ thorities which have al­ lowed us a collection.”


The Finance and Gener­


al Purposes Sub-commit­ tee approved the collec­ tion at its July meeting, and this week Mr Gaskell applied to Clitheroe’ s market manager for ])or- mission for a food collec­ tion stall.


The collection will take


place on November 24th, when Mr Gaskell ’ ’ hoping for a “generous gesture” from residents.


“We are providing 350


food parcels a week for the Golborne area, where there are 800 men strike. Any money raised will go towards these,” he


said.


£210 raised to fight cancer


A CHARITY concert evening at Clitheroe Social Club, Wellgate, raised £210 for the Christ- ie C a n c e r H o sp ita l Women’s Trust Fund. The fund chairman, Mrs


Isobel Dawson, and the treasu rer , Mrs Myra Clegg, were invited to attend and receive the


cheque. The event was' organ­


ised by Mr V. Adcroft and helpers.


Barbecue helps Cub funds


Engineers’ band will revive Low Moor memories


THE band of the Royal Engineers, Chatham, is I coming to Clitheroe a week on Wednesday, to help World War II veterans celebrate the anniversary of their departure from Low Moor barracks for the battlefields of Europe 40 years | ago.


After a civic reception ]


by the Ribble Valley Mayor (Coun. Bernard Thornton), the band will give a concert at St Paul’s, Low Moor, which was the garrison church I for the 1st Training Btn


from 1940-46 and which houses the Royal En-1 gineers’ Memorial Chapel. The concert is one of |


three functions being or­ ganised by the Clitheroe I branch of the Royal En- | gineers’ Association. Music students from ]


schools in the Ribble Valley have been invited to the concert and there.is invitation as well to


members of the public. . Admission is free, but


tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from branch offi­ cials. The 40th anniversary


celebrations continue on O c tob e r 20th at th Catholic Social Centre, Lowergate, with a display by the Clitheroe Royal British Legion Pipe Band. The evening will be


rounded off by a sing-song of wartime favourites. The fo l low in g day,


during the evening ser­ vice at St Paul’s Church, there will be an act of commemoration, con ducted by branch padre, th e R e v . Brian Stevenson.


Telephone exchange


‘switch on’ delayed


C O N V E R S IO N o f Clitheroe’s telephone ex­ change to an up-to-date system costing £l%m. has fallen behind schedule and the “big switch” will not take place until January. It has been hoped that


the exchange would be opened about now, but ac­ cording to British Tele- "com Press officer Mr Mike H owe p r o g r e s s had slowed simply because of the size of the job. Work started on the ex­


change, in Railway View Avenue, over a year ago, and is being carried out


by GEC. It is replacing the old


“ S t r ow g e r ” e le c t r o ­ mechanical equipment with new TXE4A elec­ tronic units. The cun-ent equipment


cannot cope with the area’s increasing require­ ments.


Cadets on night exercise


C L I T H E R O E Army l Cadets joined forces with| the Barnoldswick detach­ ment for a night exercise | in Clitheroe. The 40 cadets were!


split into gi’oups and told to seek out the “enemy” — S/Sgt George Almond, Sgt David East, Under Officers Paul Wilson and Mike Shillitoe, and five] Barnoldswick cadets. Although the enemy I


was still at large next moming, Sgt Almond said the exercise was very I worthwhile as it had] given many cadets their first taste of night man­ oeuvres. The exercise was led by


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A RECORD £250,000 chang e d hands


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Clitheroe Auction Mart’s annual sheep sale on


Friday.- It attracted a record


6,000 draft ewes and, as 140 buyers from far and


near crowded into the 1 town with trailers and wagons, car parks and some streets were in near |


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Robin Addyman the task I of selling the' sheep took just over six hom-s. - “Although we were so


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THE Vicar of Tosside, the Rev. Greg Hoyland has been appointed train­ ing officer for the Church of England Pastoral Aid Society and will be leav ing the parish in De­ cember. Mr Hoyland, who was


inducted three years ago, will be based in the Brad ford area, This week he his wife Marion and chil­ dren John Mark (7) Andrew (5) and one-year- old Katy have been house­ hunting. Mr Hoyland’s post with


the 150-year-old society will involve travelling among youth gi’oups al over the country. Mr Hoyland is in charge


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One-act play contest at festival


THE 1985 Ribble Valley Drama Festival season is to have an extra/ night for a one-act play competition.


It will be staged on Satur­ day, May 4th, and the normal six nights of full- length plays will start on the Monday.


Adjudicator will be Geof­ frey Kellott, of Man­ chester, whose services are in c on t in u ou s demand in amateur theatrical circles.


As usual the festival will be held at the Civic Hall, Clitheroe, a popu­ lar venue with visiting teams.


The Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Bernard Thornton, is to be in­ vited to assume the office of president, and Mr Jimmy Fell will con­ tinue as chairman with Miss Marie Cullen as secretary and Miss Bar­ bara Cullen as patrons’ secretary.


Mrs Greta Wilkinson will continue as chairman of the ladies’ committee which arranges hospital­ ity for the competing teams and organises the sale of progi’ammes and raffle tickets.


CND exhibition


at Whalley THE nuclear arms race is the subject of an exhibi­ tion to be staged at Whal­ ley Library by members of Clitheroe CND. The exhibition, also


featuinng sections on Tri­ dent and civil defence, starts on Saturday for a fortnight. The gi’oup, which held a


similar event at Whalley two years ago, has organ­ ised a talk and video enti­ tled “The arms bazaar” to coincide with the , exhibi­ tion. A member of “War on


Want” will address the , meeting at the Labour' Rooms, Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, on October 18th.


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