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Council’s alarm over run-down of hospitals


A DETAILED report on the plans to run down facilities at Calder- stones and Broc- khall Hospitals and transfer patients to the community, is being demanded by the Ribble Valley Council from the lo c a l hea lth au ­ thorities and the county council.


council’s Policy and Resources Committee, members expressed alarm at the strain the proposals could impose on h e a l th se rv ic e f a c i l i t i e s in the borough, in terms of providing homes and care workers.


At a meeting of the Chief Executive Mr


Michael Jackson said that the plan would have a serious social and economic impact on the borough. He re­ gretted the lack of in­ formation to the coun­ cil from the Burnley and Blackburn, Hynd- burn and Ribble Valley Health Authorities and the county council.


plan would affect the borough in terms of planning and housing, as well as jobs.


Mr Jackson said the


down of the Langho Centre — due to close next month — had al­ ready been apparent in terms of job losses, and unemployment would accelerate as Brockhall and Calderstones came into the reckoning. ■ The figures, he said,


The effect of the run­


showed the importance of the hospitals to .the borough.


2,800 staff and nearly 2,300 patients at Broc­ khall and Calderstones.


In 1983 there were


lems over the disposal of th e W h i te a c re School site at Barrow. What would be the con­ sequences for the plan­ ners if Brockhall- (250 acres) and Calderstones (212 acres) and their buildings ever came on to the market?


There had been prob­


derstones, Brockhall and Langho amounted to more than £300,000 in 1984-85. Mr Jackson stated


Rates payable by Cal­


jobs for the local wel­ fare sen-ices. “However, the Broc­


khall statistics show that only one-eighth of the present residents are from North East Lancs, so that employ­ men t will be elsewhere,” he said. Court. Miss Agnes


improved, difficulties are going to arise. If. we are not careful, we could get a lot of these people putting a furth­ er strain on resources,” she said. Coun. W illiam


“Unless facilities are


Melling (Longridge), Ribble Valley represen­ tative on the Black­ burn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Authority, said: “The idea is to send patients, in clusters of three, to live .in houses among the community and they will receive regu­ lar visits from health workers.” She said that out of


that moving residents back into their home­ town c om m u n i t ie s could generate more


Bowker (Chipping) called for a careful monitoring of the num­ bers involved. - He said: “In Ameri­


the community.” Coun. Bert Jones


(Clitheroe) wanted to know w h e th e r th e - social services would provide home helps. . At present, the elder­


ly were not ' receiving the help from social sen-ices which many of them needed. “We should be talk­


ca, when a similar policy was undertaken, there were absolutely disastrous consequ­ ences. “In the past we have


ing about ethics, not economics, and • not saving money at the ex­ pense of the patients,” he said. There was also the


heard of cases where people have been in­ carcerated for years in mental hospitals. “Today we must ask


52 people rehabilitated from Brockhall recent­ ly, 42 had been sent to Blackburn to live.


problem of what to do with the empty build­ ings. “We arc going to


ourselves if things have not gone too far the other way, with people being pushed out into


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have huge areas ■ of well-constructed build­ ings standing idle, which face being van­ dalised by neglect. It is absolutely crazy,” he added.


Auction Mart plans move to Salthill


CLITHEROE Auction Mart is set to transfer its operations to a new seven-acre. site it has purchased off the Salthill


THERE were one or two aching limbs among p a r ish io n e r s o f SS Michael and J o h n ’s Church, Clitheroe, on Sunday, but it was all worthwhile, for about £500 to help the handicap­ ped, disabled and infirm was raised on a sponsored walk. Three dozen people,


the 10-mile route via Barrow toll bar to Chat- bum, West Bradford and back through Bmngerley Park.


most of them sponsored, gathered in Booths car park, before setting off on


the Knights of St Colum- ba, has become an annual event to raise money for the Across Trust, which provides “Jumbulances” — vehicles enabling the handicapped to travel abroad.


The walk, organised by THE NEW GENERATION ASTRAS ARE HERE


Lowergate mild


problem PEOPLE in the Lower- rate area of Clitheroe qre I oeing troubled by mud on


the road.from the Stanley.! House building site. It is being carried into I


their homes on their feet | and is blocking drains, which could lead to flood-1 ing, Coun. John Cowgill told the Ribble Valley Council’s Development | Sub-committee. Chief Planning Officer


plied for outline planning permission to develop the site as an auction mart, complete with docking bays, a trailer park, a sales building, sheep pens and other facilities.


industrial estate road. The company has ap­


tinuing in an amicable manner and the mart is hoping there will be another renewal of per­ mission.


are now available for in­ spection at the Ribble Valley Council Offices.


corner of the Pimlico link road and estate access road — would contain parking space for more than 100 Land-Rovers with trailers and 25 stock wagons.


Question mark The new site — at the


Mr Philip Bailey said the I problem \v:ts one for the county to sort out with j the contractors. The sub-committee de­


cided to write to the police, the county council I and divisional surveyor, complaining in th e | strongest possible terms.


Praise for busy ARC


IN only its fifth year of | operation, the Clitheroe branch of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council raised a massive total of | £3,700. The bulk of the income,


members were told at | their annual meeting, came from flag days, coffee mornings, spon-1 sored events and a stall at | the heritage fair. The new chairman is I


Mrs Marie Stirzaker who replaces founder chairman Mrs Jessye a Wilson. Sec- | retary is Mrs Pauline Walmsley, treasurer Mrs Edna Cowperthwaite and press officer Mrs Jerry Proctor.


On parade


“OLD Salts” from the Whalley and Billington Royal Naval' Association were on parade for Trafal­ gar Day, on Sunday. A commemorative ser­


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ESTABLISHED OVER SO YEARS y. Cows found


SIX of the eight cows stolen from a Whalley farm have been recovered at a Derbyshire Auction Mart. The cows are being re­


turned to the farmer, Mr Alan Coates, of Lawson- steads Farm. Police are still trying . to trace, the | other two.


vice at St Leonard’s, Langho, was attended by the Ribble Valley Deputy Mayor, Coun. Mrs Joyce


Lilburn. It was conducted by the vicar, the Rev.Quen- tin Wilson.


take several months to implement, it raises a questionmark over the im­ mediate future use of the town-centre site which is leased from the Ribble Valley Council, writes our reporter. That lease is due to expire next month.


But as the plan would


tion mart in the town centre has been under scrutiny since 1977 when a proposal by the council to redevelop the site came in for much public cri­ ticism.


The future of the auc­ Tough


company has been operat­ ing on temporary one- year leases, renewed with the proviso that improve­ ments be made, but no­ thing of major significance has been achieved. Fifteen months ago,


In recent years, the The plans (number 0539)


revealed that the Mart was seeking EEC aid, and the application is being pursued by the area’s Euro MP Mr Michael Welsh.


Earlier this year it was


possible grant figures in any move by the Mart, no-one this week was pre­ pared to say.


Just how much this


in the town which would welcome the removal of the Mart from the centre and all the problems as­ sociated with bringing livestock into a highly built-up shopping zone.


There are many factions Character


development, it would command much interest.


many others who consider the Mart (which has been there since 1879) is too much a part of the town’s character and heritage to give up and it should stay put.


However, there are


of Trade will be keeping a very close eye on develop­ ments and discussing the implications at its next meeting.


The Clitheroe Chamber


however, the council adopted a get-tough policy to persuade the directors to make better use of the land and to give the build­ ings a facelift. Talks have been con­


~ Officer Mr Roland Hail­ wood.


which would have a sig­ nificant effect on town centre trading and park­ ing, have to be considered very carefully,” said Press


“Obviously any changes


to put in a great deal of thought before deciding how to make use of the site,” he added.


“The council will have As a prime site for re­


Meeting to look at Castle


festivities


LOCAL organisations are being invited to Help organise celebra­ tions and events to mark the 900th an­ n iv e r s a ry of th e founding' of Clitheroe Castle. This major miles­


tone in the long his­ tory of Clitheroe is in 1986, and a meeting for representatives of organisations or any individuals who would like to take part has been arranged by the Ribble Valley Council for November 8th. At the meeting,


A r ig h t G u y a t th e p o o l


REMEMBER, remember the “third” of I November! That’s the message from the man­ ager of Clitheroe’s Ribblesdale Swimming Pool, | Mr I


David Phillips.


starting at 7-30 p.m. in th e C o u n c il Chamber, it is hoped to form a steering committee to consider things in more detail.


Bins emptied


twice weekly FOLLOWING a com­ plaint about the emptying of litter bins on the road between the Bramley Meade roundabout and Portfield Bar, the area surveyor has told Whalley Parish Council that the bins are emptied twice a week, or more frequently if needed. He felt this was sufficient. Coun. Mrs Kathleen


Dolls’ houses on show


A DISPLAY of dolls’ and bird houses made by Mal­ colm and Laura Parkin­ son, of Riddings Lane, Whalley, will feature in a two-week exhibition start­ ing ■ at Whalley Library, on Saturday. Also on show will be


asking children to make their own Guy Fawkes for a competition on that day, to be judged by the Mayor and Mayoress of | the* Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs B e rn a rd | Thornton. The contest has classes I


He and his staff are


for the under-lOs and over-lOs, with prizes of free swim tokens. Each entrant will be


the work of three winners of a “Pendle in Paint” ex­ hib itio n , Mrs Mavis Knowles and Mr Paul Russell, of Nelson, and Mr Arthur Richardson, of Barnoldswick.


Shooting stall - is raided


Sharpies said that in summer they should be emptied every day. Al­ though recently she had seen them empty, it was the first time for months.


THIEVES hit the bull’s- eye when they broke into a shooting stall at the fair at Roefield, Clitheroe. They took seven air rifles and a quantity of toys used as prizes. The stolen articles were worth £116.


Buckets at the ready


able to enjoy a free swim at the pool on the morn-1 ing of the competition. Mr Phillips — whose I


staff have made their own | “Guy,” pictured with him, hand in hand in the foyer | — decided to run the competition because he felt not enough children- knew about the origins of | bonfire night and Guy Fawkes. “When I was a kid,


he said. Entry forms, available


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WIs let their hair down


WEEKS of preparation by 12 Ribble Valley WIs came to fruition at Clitheroe Parish Hall when they treated a full house to “The Hot Pot


WI’s promotion year, they presented a variety of widely ranging acts, en­ joyed thoroughly by the audience. The show raised £200 for charity. One of the, highlights


Show.” Joining forces for the


Waddington and Sawley. Refreshments were


was a drag act entitled “Sisters” by four hus­ bands of Bolton-by-Bow- land W1 members.. Another favourite was


served by Downham WI, Rimington WI organised the tickets, Slaidburn WI ran the raffle, Dunsop Bridge WI arranged the flowers, West Bradford WI took care of publicity and make-up and Grindle- ton WI helped backstage. . “Burlington Bertie,”


Hurst Green WI’s “Opera­ tic Operation” which came to an end with a string of sausages being pulled out of the “patient.” There were 16 acts in


all, commered by Anne Gregson and co-ordinated by Jean Entwistle. The lighting was organised by Nicholas Dixon and Edmond Cambien di­ rected and accompanied the chorus line. Piano ac­ companiment was also provided by Audrey Post- lethwaite and Margaret Martindale. Simonstone WI choir


alias Mrs Eileen Mather, of Hurst Green, is pic­ tured with “A couple of swells,” otherwise known as Mrs Doreen Under­ wood (left), of Wadding­ ton, and Mrs Marion Taylor, of Downham, watched by members of the chorus line.


CLOCKS BACK


performed and other insti­ tutes taking part were Billington and Langho,


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from the pool or the | Ribble Valley Council Of­ fices in Church Walk, Clitheroe, must be re­ turned no later than | Monday.


To attend bus meeting


COUN.' Kevin Crook I (Mellor) is to represent the Ribble Valley Council at a special meeting' to discuss the Government White Paper calling for a change in the way bus services are operated.


crington on November 8th, has been organised by the county council be­ cause it feels the propos­ als will lead to a poorer service.


No parking


WATER, water ev e rywh e r ememb e r s of the One World Group could not have chosen a worse day for their "water procession" on Saturday.


However, the pouring rain did not dampen smiles, fy r a full report, turn to pa$e6.


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• THE Ribble Valley Coun-1 cil is tq take steps to stop motorists using space out­ side the council offices re­ served . for. staff during! office hours.; /


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