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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, .1984 No. 5,093 Price 19p


Friends9gift is boon to patients


WHEN the Friends of Clitheroe Hospital asked Mrs Joan Maden, the hospital’s superintendent physiotherapist, if she would like a new item of equipment, she jokingly asked for a special treat­ ment couch.


not laughing, as Mrs Maden discovered when she turned up for work the other day.


But the Friends were


time in giving a demon­ stration of how the couch is used, with help from patient Mr Cyril Wrench and senior re­ medial gymnast Mrs Mandy Holgate.


use was a £700 hydrauli­ cally-operated model, the first of its kind in any hospital in the Blackburn, : Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Authority area! Mrs Maden wasted no


Ready and waiting for


.the use of hydraulic legs can be, lowered or raised, a great boon for patients who have diffi­ culty getting up or sit­ ting down. “I did not'think the


The couch is wider than normal and through.


, On hand-to watch the demonstration were Friends chairman Mrs ‘


Friends would buy the couch because of the cost,” said Mrs Maden. “It really is a super idea and the hospital can’t thank them enough.”


Alice Collingridge, who was the h o sp i ta l ’s former nursing officer, secretary Mrs Vera Brown and press officer Dr W. D. Oliver,' who recently retired after 21 years’ association with the hospital.


S p r in g s ta r t o n G isb u rn ’s £ 3m .


AN early start is expected in trans­ forming Gisbume Hall into a £3m. pri­ vate hospital, following Government ag­ reement to a change of use for the grade one listed building, constructed in


1724.


were cleared at last week’s meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Com­ mittee:


Plans for the hospital Gisbume Hall


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nanced mainly by banks and the City, with some contribution from local businessmen and consul­ tants.


Peacock, of Sunderland, Peacock and Associates, of Clitheroe, said funds would be raised with a share issue in March, to be completed by early April.


Architect Mr Donald Therapy


“We expect to start building shortly after that and to officially open the hospital in the spring of next y e a r ,” said Mr Peacock.


with provision for another 30\beds later — will in­ clude a swimming pool/ therapy workshops, a physiotherapy department and two o p e ra t in g theatres.


The 39-bed complex —


vate hospital of its type in the n o r th providing facilities for acute surgical' cases and rehabilitation.


It will be the only pri­


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we have been very con­ scious about preserving the beauty of the hall,” said Mr Peacock. “Several classical rooms at the front, for instance, deco­ rated by Italian, stucco ar­ tists at the beginning of the 18th century, will be left intact.”


“In making the plans,


Christopher Hindley, in­ tends to move with his family into one of two modest cottages on the estate, half a mile, from the hall.


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“The main thing is "to keep the land side of the estate intact. . . that is why we are moving from the hall.”


He told our reporter: ' ’


however, is - not without its critics. ,


The Gisbume scheme, ;


County rate


LANCASHIRE’S rate is set to rise to 144.5p in the £, an increase of 9.5p


and avoid ‘Government penalties, expenditure re­ ductions of nearly £19m. have been made. The n ib b le Valley


(7%). To achieve this figure


Council is to hold a special meeting on March’2nd to fix its rate. - -


;L< )(FSf1 ,i r‘s£ CL The hospital will be fi­


NUPE is campaigning against it on the grounds that it will drain local hos­ pitals of highlyrskilled staff.


The h e a l th union Complaint


a strong complaint with the Blackburn Area Health Authority,” said the union’s north west re­ gional officer, Mr John Dempsey. “We have seen what


“We are going to lodge


happened at Blackpool, where two operating theatres closed after a private hospital took staff," he added.


all the short-term profit­ able cases from the NHS, leaving the long-term, mentally ill and geriatric patients.” But Mr Peacock has


“Private hospitals take


Amanda’s a Queen’s Guide


TWO years of determina­ tion and hard work have brought their reward for Langho teenager Amanda Blackburn, who has gained the coveted award of the Queen’s Guide Badge. A pupil at Oakhill Col­


lege, Whalley, Amanda (15) is a member of the 2nd Langho St Leonard’s Guide unit. Her work for the badge covered first aid, camp­ ing, cooking, a knowledge of the Commonwealth and community service.


slightly blissing the point. As the NHS is under-em­ ploying its doctors and surgeons, and the Gis­ bume hospital will pro­ vide employment, I hardly think it is going to be a drain on staff re­ sources,” he said. “Villagers, of Gisburn are very much in favour


“little patience” with NUPE. “I think Mr Dempsey is


of the hospital because it will provide employment for the area.”


RIBBLE Valley Council tenants face an average rent increase of 75p a week from April.


full rise, varying from 40p to £1.50, while the rest will be eligible for rebates.


About half will pay the


Ribble Valley’s 2,000 ten­ ants who are entitled to full rebates will pay no, increase at all.


Around 400 of the


increased by lOp a week. The council’s Housing Committee approved the


Garage rents are to be


munity hospital has not diminished the Friends’ interest in it and they hope that donations and support will continue to be forthcoming to enable them to provide even more comforts in the future. Mrs Maden (pictured


The change to a com­ , . — i


. In . the past year the Friends have presented the hospital with fumi-: ture, pictures, plants: and curtains for day rooms, crockery,: an altar cloth for the use of. visiting chaplains and new Christmas trees, decorations and presents for the patients. • They have also paid


for visits to Blackpool Zoo and the illumina­ tions.


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Caravan couple’s shock


NEWLYWEDS Brian and Susan Moorhouse had a shock when they re­ turned to their caravan home at Great Todber Farm, Gisburn, in the early hours of Sunday.


ablaze and the caravan, containing wedding pre­ sents, was full of smoke. The couple, who have


For their bed was


been married for four months, had left their electric blanket on a time- switch while attending a wedding at Clapham.


centre) and colleague Mrs Holgate show mem­ bers of tne Friends com­ mittee how the couch is. used.


Whalley MU prepares to stage


a pageant


MEMBERS of Whalley Mothers’ Union have a surprise in store for the village during the Dioce­ san MU Week starting on April 1st. They are planning an


THERE was a giant monster languishing in Ribbl e sdal e Pool, Clitheroe, ■ on Saturday . . . and dozens of


youngsters . were soon making friends with it!


' ..The huge inflatable octopus, making its debut at the pool, was a big hit with .the children and almost double at­ tendances were recorded.


topus will be in the pool between 11 ■ a.m. : and 2 p.m. each Saturday and it is hoped to provide a similar inflatable for the younger ones .in the teaching'pool.


From now on, the oc­ ' - -


‘ bringing • their own in- flatables, on Saturdays between \ and 5 p.m.


There is also to be a session for youngsters


LOCAL CO-OP IN NEW SET-UP


exciting week of enter­ tainment, culminating in a religious pageant in the school on April 6th. N ea rly 30 of the


branch’s -100 members will take part in the pageant, which has been written by a clergyman from Preston. Producer Mrs Sylvia


MP’s help sought in fight over garage plan


’■terested 'iwill "'attend /the: first' rehearsal in ;the school at '7-30. p.-m.' on Monday.” ‘ The pageant traces the work of the MU from its fo rm a tio n by Mary Sumner to the present day. On April 3rd, an open


provide some entertain­ ment for the village chil-'


evening is planned, when Miss Sus_an Jeeves will give an audiovisual show on the Himalayas entitled “Where the highest moun­ tains touch the sky.” , Members also hope to


dren. Rents rise in store


increases in accordance with central Government guidelines. Any surplus will boost the reserves, helping to fund large housing repairs. The Housing Commit­


' cations.- The question of additional funding, for


tee has also decided to continue its freeze on new improvement: grant appli-


grants will be considered, pending further alloca­ tions from the Depart­ ment of the Environment. The committee’s resolu­


tions will go to full council on Tuesday.


Ireland, of Woodfield View, Whalley, said: “We shall be coercing a few men and young people into taking part and we hope that anyone in-:,


RESIDENTS living near the garage of George Hamer- and Sons, in Thom Street, Clitheroe, are seeking the backing of local MP Mr David Waddington in their fight to have the firm moved to an industrial estate. -


four months ago, was given permission to re­ place its damaged building by the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee last week. Said Mrs Cecilia


The firm, . hit by fire


Catlow, of Curzon Street; “We are bitterly- disap­ pointed, but are intending to fight on. My husband Richard will take a depu-. tation of. residents to meet the MP when he visits Clitheroe in a couple of weeks and ask for .his help.”


dents felt that if the fight failed, their rates should be substantially reduced. ‘We are, after all, put-,


Mrs Catlow said resi­ ; ‘Drop-in9


ting up .with smells, noise and the danger from in­ flammable materials”, she said.


in Corporation Street, one householder said that houses had been like “fur­ naces”.. at the time of the fire, with blackened out­ side walls and cracked windows. “We shall ask Mr Wad­


Speaking for residents


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dington-whether the garage is legally allowed to store inflammable and dangerous materials. so near to' us,’-’ she said. (•We don’t want to put


the garage owners out, of business; but we have our own safety to consider”: The council’s decision


A NEW idea to promote the Ribble Valley Adult Education Service is starting in Clitheroe. ■ The aim is to provide a daytime “drop-in” centre where people can call in on an informal basis and receive advice, and infor­ mation on any matters re­ lating to adult education. ■ Trinity Youth Centre is being used as the base from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday, beginning next week. A supervised, creche


(that’s NEXT Tuesday fellas!)


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will be available from 1-30 p.m. and tea and coffee will also be on offer.


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Brownies proudly show the flag


EXCHANGING flags on Sunday was the 20-


t: strong 1st Gisburn Brownie pack, which re- placed the familiar brown leather pennant with a proper flag in ; a -dedication service at the 'village-church: • c : The ■


reason for the change,, explained leader •;


’ Mrs Ann Wilson, was that the movement felt Brownies were the odd ones out, since Cubs,


’ Scouts and Guides have all had proper flags for many years.


: - The new flag, which features a yellow trefoil on abrown background, - was bought with money raised by the Brownies’ sponsored walk./ , Carrying the old pennant for the last time


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was Zoe:Smith,: escorted 'by Carol Graveston and Sarah Nicholson.


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; - .The service was conducted,by the vicar, the : • > Rev. . Hugh, Clark, who, played-his- guitar to'/; ■ accompany the Brownies singing. . . . ,’The; Brownies renewed! their.--promises- and •: -


^bout - £40, was- Nicola’Crisp, - accompanied b y / / "sisters Donna and Rebecca White.-.:. .- r :=


prayers were said by Sarah-Wright and Lisa / Turner.’ - '


. ,* • .' Attending the parade were: Ribble > Valley


y division - commissioner Mrs Patricia Hould-•; r sworth. and Bowland district - commissioner1 Mrs Margaret Hogg.


■i.. and, from the ■ left, Mrs Hogg, - Mrs .Wilson and p Mrs Houldsworth.


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. '' -Pictured 'with' - the: Brownies 'are the; .vicar : ’ ’ .


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- Proudly carrying the new flag, : which cost ;/, ’>:! /


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that it would be unfair on others to financially back a move by the firm to the Salthill Industrial Estate has.. also been a disap­ pointment for the Hamer family. : Said Mr George Hamer, who owns the yard and whose son Ian runs the haulage business: “We sympathise with local re­ sidents and were sad that councillors could not pro­ vide the finance, for a move to Salthill.”


CLITHEROE Co-op has come under the umbrella of the giant United Co­ operative which trades


from the Lake District to the Pennines.


have been administered by the Blackburn Society which has merged with United.


The Clitheroe stores


of the Clitheroe set-up, a United spokesman said that obviously they would be looking at the viability of all the stores . now under their control. It would be at least three months before they consi­ dered . Clitheroe’s future


dividend stamps, have gone at Blackburn. Asked about the future


it was United’s policy to develop, and closure of any branch would only be considered if it had no hope.of making money.


role. V But he emphasised that


Forty jobs, as well as


swick soon put out the blaze, but the caravan is unhabitable,” said Susan. ‘‘We did, however, manage to save most of our wedding presents. The main damage was to the bedroom and to clo­ thing.”


“Firemen from Bamold-


Todber Farm with . his father and the couple have now moved into the farmhouse with Brian’s parents, Mr and Mrs H. K. Moorhouse.


Brian works on Great


permanently when Mr aiid Mrs Mo'orhouse move into . a new bungalow before the summer. The fire brought a sur­


They are to live there !i


prise for near-neighbour Mr Tom Var ley, of Todber Caravan Park, from whom the couple had been hiring the caravan. The firemen thought


the blaze was at his farm and woke himat2 a.m.


Flower Club


AT Clitheroe Flower Club’s annual meeting, Mrs D. Coates was elected chairman. Other officers are: vice-


chairman, Mrs M. Heaton; treasurer, Mrs K. Marsh; - secretary, Mrs B. Wad­ dington. Committee: Mrs V.


Duckworth, Mrs E. Bald­ win, Mrs E. Aubin, Mrs A. Holden, Mrs B. Pinch, Mrs H. Thomber and Mrs G. Grange. Afterwards, tea and cakes were served.


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