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PIONEERING vicar Canon Eric Chard is leaving Downham soon to spearhead Christian unity


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throughout the county. Mr Chard (63) has been appointed the first full­


time County Ecumenical Officer for Lancashire, a post he is eagerly looking forward to at a time most people would be thinking about retirement. He will be leaving Downham in May and mov­


fies the determination of church leaders to operate as one. I shall then be employed by, and


ing to Clithcroe, beginning his new duties on May 16th. Of his appointment, Mr Chard said: “It signi­


of service to, the whole church.” Mr Chard’s appointment has been made by the


Lancashire Church Leaders, representing the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic and United Reformed churches and the Salvation Army.


Lancashire Church Leaders’ meeting. Mr Chard has been the vicar at Downham since


University of Durham in 1953. After his ordina­ tion two years later, he served two curacies, one


1972. A wartime bomber pilot, he graduated from the


VILLAGE MOURNS DENA


Legal bid to block new library plan


A CLITHEROE ratepayer is making a final bid to block the proposals for a new library in Church Street. Mr Ron Pickup lias


County Council represent


applied to the High Court for permission to challenge the Town Council’s decision to sell Clitheroe’s Moot Hall to make way for


ment officer Mr Pickup believes the terms offered for the hall by Lancashire


the £600,000 scheme. Former local govern­


present council chamber in order to.e.’ctend the library facilities. The Town Coun­ cil is to have purpose-built accommodation across the road at the Church Street site, now costing in the regon of £500,000. Clitheroe Town Council last month rejected the


less than its full value. The county is to buy the


surveyor, who said that terms offered by the county do not meet their requirements. In doing so, Mr Pickup believes the council has acted beyond its powers. dpposed to the present


advice of its solicitor and a


scheme since its inception, Mr Pickup believes Clith­


eroe is in danger of losing a la rg e s l ic e of i t s heritage. Asked why he had taken


action at such a late stage, Mr Pickup said the timing was not of his making. ‘T can only become


aggrieved when someone considers the council has acted unlawfully. It was in December that the Town Council agi’eed to dispose of the Moot Hall for less than its full value, because it would jeopardise the library scheme.” He is aware that in


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applying for a judicial review he could delay the scheme, scheduled to start in April, but does not believe it will prevent the town from gaining a new library. “It will allow the council


to look again at other sites,” he claims. “I believe the present


library and Moot Hall should be retained as they are, as listed buildings of particular architectural merit. “I consider the library


or cultural centre would be a tremendous improve ment to Clitheroe on the Auction Mart site. “If the ratepayers of


Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley have to wait two or three years, at least they will get the library they deserve to take them into the 21st century.” Mr Pickup e.xpects his


A GRIEVING Rimington father of three was this week making arrangements to fly the body of his wife home for burial, following her death in a freak holiday accident.


(32), of Meaclowbank, Stopper Lane, was on Monday an.xiously awaiting the release of his wife’s body by the Spanish authorities.


Welder Jim Hacking


brain haemorrhage last week after falling back­ wards down a flight of stairs at a Benidorm bar.


Dena (30), died from a


a part-time waitress at the Black Bull Hotel, in the centre of the village, whore her death has st un n ed t h e sma l l


Popular Dena worked as by Sheila Nixon


the future without his wife, he said: “I’m trying to carry on as normally as possible for the sake of the


children. “ The y know t he i r


mother has died, but are too young to appreciate tile full loss — their grief is still to come. “Dena tripped and fell


long-established Riming­ ton family and had lived in her bungalow home, close to her husband’s relatives, for the past six years. Dena’s mother-in-law,


community. She had married into a


through a curtain at the top of a staircase. There was no protective barrier, but I understand this is not a matter for concern w it h th e S p a n i s h


Mrs Esther Hacking, of Sandcroft, Rimington, said: “She was a very lively, cheerful person and very well liked in the vil­ lage. Her deatli has come as a ten-ible shock.” Mrs Hacking and her


husband, John, are offer­ ing help and comfort to their son and grandchil­ dren as Jim makes plans for his wife’s burial at Gis- burn P a rish Church, w h e r e the family worshipped. Mr Hacking u n d e r ­


stands that there will be no inquest into his irife’s


death and that the Spanisli authorities are treating it as a “pure accident.” The tragedy struck Jim


and Dena and their chil­ dren, Rachel (7), Julie (5) and Joanne (4), in the mid­ dle of their week’s holiday. “We had looked fonvard


so much to having a holi­ day at an hotel — it was


our first holiday since before having the chil- di’en,” said Jim. They had travelled to


Benidorm with other rela­ tives — Dena’s sister, Mrs Barbara Mayer, of Beck Side, Slaidburn, and her husband Keith and children. As Jim bravely faced


THE role of the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” as a community newspaper was highlighted this week when staff received a Scanner Gold Award.


m a d e by Mr Ro y Dewhurst, Ribble Valley


application for a judicial review to be decided fairly quickly. Initially, the merits or otherwise of his submissions will be con­ sidered by a judge, who will decide whether there is a case. “I am e.xpecting a deci­


legal moves, the Town Council effectively signed and sealed the Town Hall moye at last week’s meet­ ing, with Conns. Bert Jones and Barrie Parker


sion any day now and it’s from there that the whole procedure will develop,” he says. Despite the impending


voting against. Innovation


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HOLD on to your hats for a brand new event at Trin­ ity Youth and Community Centre — its first rock concert! Clitheroe group Dizney


A lucky break in rooftop fall


Mr Alan Taylor (26), of Linden Drive, escaped with a broken leg, broken elbow and fractured pel­ vis. His condi t ion at Blackburn Royal Infir­ mary is described as “satisfactory”. The horrific accident


A CLITHEROE man’s life was probably saved by machinery which broke his fall, after he plunged through a high kiln house roof at Cas­ tle Cement. As it was, father-of-two


happened as Mr Taylor was cleaning out gutters near the roof.


and would have dropped directly on to the concrete floor beneath, had some equipment not broken his fall.


He fell through the roof The presentation was


Committee chairman for the East Lancashire Scan­ ner Appeal.


per office in King Street to say thank you to the editor and staff for their “mag­ nificent help.”


He visited the newspa­


advertising staffs, he said, had played a valuable role in helping the Ribble Val­ ley to r a i s e a r ound £117,000 during the past 12 months.


Both edi tor i al and


cial tribute to chief repor­ te r Sue Beggs — and other reporters — for their skilful and sympa­ thetic stories about Ribble Valley people’s efforts towards the appeal.


Meanwhile, advertising staff, he said, had given


IF you recognise this cute little rascal, believed to be living in Clithcroe, you could well be the answer to a Leicester mother’s prayers.


Where’s this rascal?


tracing thrcc-and-a-half-ycar-old Meg in a last attempt to put an end to her daughter Lynda's heartache.


Mrs Angela Smith has appealed for help from the “Advertiser and Times” in


man and is desperate to hear of her welfare, simply to put Lynda’s mind at rest. The worry of what may have happened to Meg has made Lynda ill to the point of losing three stones in weight. So have a heart — if you know where Meg is, drop Mrs Smith a line at 86 Henley Crescent, Braunstonc, Leicester LE3 2SE, or phone her at . 0533-890722.


was forced to find a new home about 18 months ago, much against her wishes. A Leicestershire man gave Meg a home, but failed to keep his promise to let Lynda know how she was getting along. Mrs Smith now believes Meg may have been passed on to a young Clithcroc


Lynda has lost three stones in weight since she last heard of her former pet. She took on the tan and white rough-coated Jack Russell as a puppy, but


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Mr Dewhurst paid spe­


expert advice.to members of the public seeking infor­ mation about the appeal.


rissey said that as a com­ munity newspaper, the “Advertiser and Times” was deeply involved in the community life of thp Rib­ ble Valley and was very proud to have been con­ nected with such a worth­ while appeal.


Editor Mr Leigh Mor­


that the newspaper has been able to reach out to many organisations and. individuals — and that they responded in such a generous way,” he added. Mr Morrissey (front


“The staff is delighted


left) is pictured with Sue Beggs (centre) and other members of his staff, receiving the Gold Award from Mr Dewhurst.


ing has been completed, they will release, her body and then 1 will make arrangements to fly her home.” Jim spoke of the events


leading to the accident and of the desperate bid to revive Dena.


Dena’s sister’s family were staying together in the same hotel. I stayed


He said: “Our family and


behind to babysit while Dena visited a bar with


Barbara’s grown-up son, Patrick, and his friend. “She wanted to play the


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organ at the bar — music was one of her hobbies. The bar was quiet and she thought she could have a private session on the organ. “There was a staircase with a curtain-across the


authorities. “When all the form-fill­


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opening. Dena fell back­ wards and Patrick tried to grab,hold of her and they both'fell to the bottom. “Patrick hurt his back


and Dena injured her head. At f i r s t it was thought Dena’s injuries were not serious, but


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Our golden thank you


IT will be red noses and broad gi'ins all the way for lo(ial folk as clubs and pubs lay on non-stop fun for Comic Relief Day torriorrow..


find a red nose — because the OXFAM shop in Clitheroe has


That is if you can


run out! The Whalley Arms, for


the charity set up to help feed the hungry in the


instance, is planning just such a night of fun with prizes as well as pints for regulars — with Comic Relief the real winner. A disco, raffle and joke


jokers will have their chance to get in on the act at Booth’s car park, Clith­ eroe, between 5 and 7 p.m. tomorrow.


Sudan and Ethiopia. Meanwhile, custard-pie


competition are some of the attractions on offer, and the proceeds will be sliared between the Chil­ dren in Need Appeal and


to “sling a pie" in aid of Comic Relief. A small donation will be exfjected in return for the privilege.


They are being invited


Club has organised the stunt and invites partici­ pants to bring their own victims — or aim their sights on those provided by the club.


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Kings Arms, in Clitheroe, has decided that the last laugh will be on him.


The landlord of the


shave off half his mous; tache and intends to go about his duties at the pub in such a comic fashion for a full week. Regulars are being asked to sponsor him for 50p a day.


Mr Jack Steele will


stunt with a visit to barber Ray Hargreaves, at Bawdlands.


Jack will launch the


Youth Club has also lined up a few laughs for Comic Relief. They are planning to hold a sponsored joke evening at a member’s home in Eastham Street.


St Mary Magdalene


celebrated at Brookside School between 1-30 and 3-30 p.m. The children have made their own noses for the fund-raising event. Ther e will be cakes, biscuits and sideshows.


Red Nose Day will be ^d/toows


Health Studio, Clitheroe, at 7 p.m. Mr (jhris Lee is having his head shaved for Comic Relief.


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worth (9) and her brother. Matthew (12), of Henthorn Road, Clitheroe, join the red nose brigade.


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Pioneering vicar’s new challenge


at Clevcleys and the other at Preston Parish Church. He then became vicar at Ewood, Blackburn,


given the title Ecumenical Officer for the Diocese of Blackburn in 1969. In 1981, Mr Chard was awarded the higher degree of Master of Letters by the University of


for 12 years. His ecumenical work began in 1961, and he was


he intends to complete his term of office, which runs to October 1989. Mr Chard and his wife, Ethel, have a daughter, Helen, who is a teacher in Huntingdon.


Ippointcd the Rural Dean of Whallcy in 1983,


Chance to air thorny problems


“SPADEWORK,” Radio Lancashire’s gardening programme, in co-opera­ tion with Clitheroe Garden Club, will be recorded at 7-15 p.m. next Tuesday at Kibbles dale School’s drama complex.


broadcast in the near future.


The progi'amm^ will be


of Mr Fred Downham, the panel will answer ques­ tions selected from the audience, followed by queries from the lloor.


Under the chairmanship


Admission is free and everyone is welcome.


pAppeal for help after inn raided


CLITHEROE police are appealing for anyone with informat ion about an unusual raid at the Inn at Wh i te wel l to come forward. They believe th:it bur­


glars, who struck between 3 a.m. on Saturday and 7- 30 a.m. on Sunday, may well have gone in as cus­ tomers during open hours, then hidden on the ])rem- ises and waited until staff went to bed before search­ ing the rooms. With the exception of a


cash box, all the property taken, including a video recorder, two sweaters, a waxed jacket and a bottle of cham])a g n e . was recovered. Police discovered the


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items in a blue and silver Ford Cortina, stolen ear­ lier from Chipping and found abandoned on the Dunsop Br idge road, about two miles from the Inn.


Sausages suspected


already and^are feeling unwell, seek medical assis­ tance as soon :is possible.


CLITHEKOE pol ice would like you to check your fridge following the withdrawal from s:de of Wal l s/Mat t isons' pep- perami sausages, :ifter a s almonel l a o u t b r e a li affecting 80 ))eople. If yon have eaten some


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