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Letters to the Editor


THERE v/as more than a -whiff of small town intolerance in your newspaper last week. Prof. Melville’s opinions


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in favour of more spending on higher education and opposed to selective edu­ cation are not controver­ sial and, for anywhere other than Clitheroe, would be described as “mainstream.”


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these views should be expressed at a grammar school speech day, but that is hardly Prof. Mel­ ville’s fault; presumably he was asked by the school to speak. I can hardly imag­ ine that Mr Waddington would have been offended. As a Government Minis­ te r , he will get much rougher treatment than th a t in the House of


It is quite amusing that


entertainment. Come on. Kibble


lour local press of the appalling lack of entertainment in Clitheroe;, do some­ thing about it!


Valley councillors, we keep reading in


IN FAVOUR t h e i r


ment, the freshly-minted Privy Councillor dealt out a fair amount in his “West­ minster Viewpoint.” The article was permeated with a smug intolerance. Prof. Melville’s case was condemned by figures which came from Conser­ vative Central Office, I suspect, rather than from a more in d e p en d e n t


Commons. Talking of rough treat­


source, and by the fact that the Professor’s boss speaks to Fabians, and two short and isolated extracts from his speech seem extreme. (Mr Robin­ son has subsequently den­ ied that they came from any speech he has made). This hardly constitutes a convincing rebuttal of the views of a re sp e cted educationist.


Viraj Mendis, there is no attempt to discuss the case itself, but to discredit the cause by calling up popular prejudice against some of the supporters, hence, the references to “revolu­ tionary communists” and


Again, in the case of


“prostitutes.” Mr Waddington has a


difficult job, but to imply that the present immigra­ tion apparatus is unques­ tionably fair takes some believing. If it is, why do people protest against it? Why is this the latest in a long line of such cases? Can it all be explained in terms of trouble-makers o r , as he q u a in t ly describes them, “ odd lots”? Trouble-makers did not


attitudes seemed to be present. The principle I inferred from their letter was that electoral minori­ ties should not be given a hearing. As a resident of Park


Avenue, and the pros­ pective Labour Party can­ didate for the Grammar School Ward in May, I found the views of The Scrib es acutely depressing. Clitheroe is a Conserva­


tive part of an extremely Conservative area. The Ribble Valley Borough Council will be Tory until the crack of doom, at which time David Wad­ dington will still be draw­ ing his Parliamentary pay


cheque. It is all the more worrying to read, there­


attractive place in which to live. It has great stabil­ ity, gi-eat prosperity and an absence of many of the social problems which plague other places. What, in my opinion, holds back the development and enhancement of commu­ nity life here are the blin­ kered views and failure of many in the area to exam­ ine without prejudice alternative ideas.


Clitheroe, itself,ns an ;


K. FAWCETT, 4 Park Avenue, Clitheroe.


‘RUDE AND ARROGANT’


concern the Scribes of Park Avenue. They were more concerned with whimpering minorities, but the same intolerant


MY staff and I were saddened to read in last week’s issue the opinions and assumptions of the grandparent of one of our infant pupils. As the educa­ tion of a pupil is shared between home and school, we feel that it would have been more purposeful if “Concerned” had come into school and dis­ cussed the matter.


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juniors alike, are not com­ pelled to stay out. In the recent cold condi-


mary school, pastoral care is part of our daily work. I could have explained that the children, infants and


tions, it was even more important to check that the children were suitably dressed and had adequate footwear before being allowed to play outside, for approximately 15 minutes in the case of our infants. The headteachers of the o th e r primary schools in the town did similarly.


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usually benefits from, and enjoys the opportunity to, play outside with his/her ft'iends rather than remain indoors, where the nature of play has to be more restrictive, though inclem­ ent weather sometimes makes this necessary. The County Education


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Authority has allocated us our full quota of welfare assistants, caring mothers in their own right. I have every confidence in their ability to properly care for the children during the midday break. Unl es s we a r e


on to the playground, remain unlocked through­ out the day. Automatic door closures ensure that doors close and help to avoid heat loss from the classrooms. However, the cloakroom, toilet and inner classroom doors are always open. It is nationally accepted


HAVING attended Clitheroe Royal Grammar School sixth form speech day and thoroughly enjoyed the presentations to the students and the speeches made by Prof. Melville and the headmaster, Mr Barley, I find Mr David Wad- dington’s remarks in last week’s “Advertiser and Times” Westminster Viewpoint article not only breathtakingly arrogant and extremely rude, but a slur on Prof. Melville, Mr Barley and the school in general.


Good use for that hot air


HAVING read last week’s rath e r vitriolic letters page, I fe lt th a t the amount of wind generated could be put to a good use. It could be harnessed to fly a hot air balloon oyer the Castle grounds, which, I would humbly suggest, could be adorned with Labour Party colours to signify success in the May elections.


that the children’s midday break is also the teaching staffs break; hence the appointment of welfare assistants. In addition to myself and/or the deputy headteacher, there are always members of staff at hand, ready to assist a child in need. Some teach­ e r s a re v o lu n ta r i ly involved in lunchtime acti­ vities, others are busy with marking or prepara­ tion of work. There is little time to sit and relax! When a child has a


experiencing very windy weather, the classroom doors, which open directly


minor ailment, it is usual for the parent/guardian to contact me if any particu­ lar need has to be met. I assure “Concerned”


who live on Park Avenue — and do not even use their own names — pre­ sumably do not realise that we live in the 20th century and would ape


It would seem that some


boy of the school and indeed a Clithei-onian, was invited by Mr Barley to present the sixth form prizes and speak to the students and parents. On the serious side of


Prof. Melville, as an old


his speech he chose to dis­ cuss education, something he has devoted his life to. After all, he is eminently qualified on the subject. You may not agi-ee with


all he has to say, but at least you would listen and respect his views, even if you agi-ee to differ. Not Mr David Wadding­


fore, intemperate, intoler­ ant observations in the Press that dismiss and belittle the efforts of local minorities to introduce change.


Clitheroe 22S2U (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


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THERE is a movement


afoot, spearheaded by a rev e ren d gentleman, where permission will be sought at the February sitting of the Ribble Val­ ley Planning Committee to erect a 20ft. stone cross at the Nick of Pendle. The site has been chosen


so that, as the reverend gentleman says, “it would be visible from a very wide area.” In Clitheroe, we have


had experience of things visible from afar. Not long ago, a tower was erected on Waddington F ell, which is visible from a very wide area and has successfully fouled the outline of the fell. Perhaps, on this occa­


sion, more thought will be given to the environmen­


tal damage such a useless intrusion would result in. Apparently, while on a


visit to Yugoslavia, the proposer saw a cross high on a hill and was possessed by a yen to change the Pendle Hill skyline in similar manner. Applica­ tion for the expression of these personal desires, put forward without any thought to environmental issues, has already been submitted for planning permission, I believe. Part of the charm of


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ton. He has to rush into print and declare the Pro­ fessor “a real 100% Philis tine.” Incidentally, the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines a Philistine as “a non student, an uncul­ tured person.” I would expect such a


their party’s chairman, Norman “on yer bike” Tebbit, in having the Edi­ to r of the “ Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” return to an age of Victo­ rian censorship, reporting only that which the Tory Party finds acceptable. As we live in a democracy, I would hope they never have their way, as the paper would become sadly depleted.


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th a t the s ta f f of St James’s — acknowledged to be a caring school — does its best to help your granddaughter and all the other pupils. We, too, are concerned for each child. MR P. N. SPENCER, Headteacher, St James’s CE School, Clitheroe.


engage in intelligent politi­ cal discussion, via your pages, with any Conserva­ tive opponent — if only to en g e n d e r a s p i r i t of in t e r e s t w i th in th e electorate.


MR S. WHITTLE, Secretary, Ribble Valley Labour Party, 13 Central Avenue, Clitheroe.


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IT was with genuine sur­ prise and dismay that I read the letter from a “Concerned” gi-andparent regarding infant children being locked out in sub­ zero temperatures at St James’s School.


finest traditions of the shock-horror gutter Press. " It was misinformed, inac­ curate and attacking an easy target. Teachers, and schools, after all, can be blamed for everything.


It really was in the


and the editor had check­ ed with the headmaster of St James’s School, they


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I WAS sorry to see the le tte r from the reader expressing concern about his/her grandchild at St James’s School. I feel sure that if this grandparent had contacted the school directly, the problem would have been sorted out. I also have a six-year- old at St James’s and I have always found the headmaster and s ta f f approachable, dedicated and very caring. MRS SUSAN STANWORTH, 15 Riverside, Low Moor.


would have been informed of the full quota of wel­ fare assistance provided by the education authori­ ty, of children being kept inside if inadequately dressed, of doors being open, not locked, and of children being eager to play out, rather than being made to do so. What must be most


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has died. Mrs Waddington (82),


d isg ra c e fu l o u tb u r s t against a man who is a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy to come from an extremist or a very ignorant person, not a Minister of the Crown. I leave your read­ ers to draw their own conclusions. Not only has Mr Wad­


dington insulted Prof. Melville, he has caused embarrassment to Mr B a r ley and b ro u g h t adverse publicity to the school. He has also shown the people of the Ribble Valley his true colours. I hope Mr Waddingtonn


reflects on what he has said and apologises to Prof. Melville, Mr Darley and the school as soon as possible.


B. PARKER, 66 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe.


dence in similar vein has been received on the grammar school speech day issue, but space this week has prohibited us from using i t .


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seven years ago and she leaves a son, Mr George Robert Waddington. The funeral service and


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FINED £60


LANGHO motorist Jose Matthews was fined £60 at Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court for driving without due care and attention. Matthews (42), of Broc-


khall Hospital, pleaded guilty. The court was told that he had been driving out from the junction of Chapel Lane and Long- sight Road, Langho, when he collided mth an oncom' ing car.


deeply upsetting to the teaching s ta f f of St James’s, however, is the inference that they are uncaring. It is my experi­ ence and that, I suspect, of a great many parents that one of the attractions of the school is the em­ phasis placed by staff on the physical, spiritual and educational well-being of the children entrusted to them. The cheap innuendo


about teachers being warm and cosy in their staff room while children shiver and suffer outside is as damaging as it • is shameful. The reality of primary school life dic­


Breach of tree order brings £200 fine


BARROW man James Michael Green was fined £200 with £100 costs at Preston Crown Court for breaching a 1954 Tree Preservation Order covering Sir John’s Wood at Whalley.


admitted failing to comply with the order between November, 1983, and 1985.


Green (59), of Old Row,


part of the wood was des­ troyed after being used as a “convenient tip.”


The court heard that a


tates that teaching staff are seldom free from con­ tact with children and need no urging when it comes to accepting their “in loco parentis” respon­ sibilities.


MR DAVID PICKUP, (Parent-governor, St James’s School), 15 Claremont Avenue, Clitheroe,


sought consent for the op­ eration involving the con­ struction of the, road. Green thought he was still covered by previous plan­ ning permission. Having bought the woodland in 1965, he was given ap­ proval in 1978 to fell and thin trees for two years.


But although he never


Council Foresti'y Officer who revisited the site in 1985 found an “entirely in­ appropriate roadway.”


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' ‘Mr Peter Openshaw, prosecuting, said: “It was obvious that hundreds, if not thousands, of lorry loads of rubble and buil­ ders’ waste had been de­ posited. It appeared that the, wood had effectively


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Green, said that the situa­ tion arose because Green had been wanted permis­ sion to fell trees in one


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particular area, but re­ fused proper access. The defendant was under the impression that there was continuing consent for trees to be thinned.


Green was not a man who had chopped down trees to further his develop ment. It was a situation where perhaps things had gone a little fm'ther than intended. Green now in­ tended establishing charitable trust wth the woodlands being used as a nature reserve. Recorder Mr William


Mr Philp added that


Morgan told Green: “ It is quite clear that you have by your ■ offence,' created an eyesore. However, do accept that you did not originally,: intend to put down as much spoil.”


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