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IT conies as no surprise to me or, I suspect, any other resident of the Rib- ble Valley, to read reports w r i t te n by em in en t experts telling the world that our Borough is a most desirable place in which to live and work and a most suitable location in which to establish new business enterprises. Tile people and the busi­


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Much to be done to maintain qualify of life


Coun. Les Nevett, Mayor of Ribble Valley


ing the New Year. Some will be the completion of projects already embarked upon and some will be new born. The construction of the


the true sense, but the advantages of improving


ness and commercial acti­ vities of the area who have helped to c re a te this “other Eden” have been singing its praises loud and long. Nevertheless, it gives a sense of satisfac­ tion to see what we accept as normal being reported in the prestigious Sunday Press in somewhat glow­ ing terms. But let us not become


new C iv ic S u i te is progressing well and it is my earnest hope that I will be able to pass my chain of office to the new Mayor in the new council chamber. What a won­ derful start to the new council that will be. There are those who


traffic flow and reducing parking problems on mar­ ket days will certainly be appreciated by the rural area dwellers who use the town for shopping. This move will open up


too self-congratulatory; we do not live in a perfect world and there is much to be done if we are to main­ tain and even improve the quality of life in our area. ■ As I pass the halfway


suggest there is nothing wrong with the old suite, but it is a proven fact that the cost of repairing, maintaining and making safe from a fire hazard point of view makes the move to new premises sensible from both practi­ cal and economic points of view.


point of my Mayoral year and look ahead into 1988, what do I look forward to? I believe that there are a number of exciting things which will take place dur­


fer will open the way to a much-needed new public library, enlarged and improved in every way. The relocation of the


Additionally, the trans­


more exciting possibilities for new development of the site. What will replace the Mart, no-one yet knows, but there is no doubt the public interest is enormous and the planners will need to carefully con­ sider all proposals before conclusions are reached. I also believe that the


LA FEMME


Jackie is pleased to announce that her steam and sun salon is now open


and invites any female over 16 who pro­ duces this advert within the next Jew days, to a free trial session on either of the sunbeds or in the steam bath.


Come on girls, start the New Year oft right. Pamper yourselves a halj hour per week in our steam and sun salon will do you the world of good, (showers, dryers and rest room facilities all included)


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new supermarket devel­ opment will have a re-ba­ lancing effect on the com­ mercial life of the town. Now let us dwell on the


COSMETICS, GIRLS AND LADIES FASHIONS


ALSO GIFTS, ACCESSORIES,


RIBBLE Valley Mayor and the shape of things to


recreational side of Ribble Valley life. Another of my most earnest desires is to see the fund-raising cam­ paign for the new Roefield Sports Centre take off successfully. The people of the Ribble


Auction Mart to Salthill will have a profound effect on the life of the town. It is with some regret that we realise Clitheroe will not be a market town in


Valley are renowned for their generosity. This is a project where they will certainly get a return for their money. I earnestly commend to everyone this


enterprise which has been nurtured by a small enthu­ siastic group for a long time in the sincere hope that one day Clitheroe and the surrounding area would be provided with a sports hall worthy of its undoubted needs.


be made available, a large sum of money needs to be raised from public and pri-


Although grant aid will We count our blessings


c into the festive spirit is the Rev. of St .lames's Church. Clithcroc, e Church's busiest time of year.


rojects area


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TAKING a hand in replenishing our country’s natural heritage, Kibble Valley MI’ Mr David Waddington joins other famous faces in a planting ceremony at .


Lambeth Palace in support of Community Service Volunteers. The Rt Hon David Waddington, Ribble Valley MP


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tragedy and misfortune. The capsizing of the Her­ ald of Free Enterprise, the fire at Kings Cross, a number of appalling motorway accidents, the hurricane that swept the South East of England and the horrors of Hungerford and Enniskillen will leave it a y e a r not e a s i ly forgotten. We in Lancashire have


1987 has brought plenty of


Bishop regarded as traditionalist


is laid to rest


escaped most of these ter­ rible events and many of us in Ribble Valley will be counting our blessings, and rightly so. But that does not mean that we have been unaware or unconcerned about events which have not happened


SEVERAL leading churchmen attended the funeral service in Down- ham of the retired Bishop of Chester, the Rt Rev. Hubert Victor


close to us. One has only to look at


died on Christmas Day exactly six years after retiring from the ministry, was laid to rest in the churchyard at Downham. His lifelong friends, the


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the marvellous work done bv charitable bodies in Ribble Valley, charities with concerns far beyond our own doorsteps and not only in Britain but over­ seas. to know that this is


I wood is pictured throwing


es and n many views


ve eon- police,


t against car ried shop cri-


.ew ehal- 1 fields,


-Lit resorts


mewatch giving early warning of shop thieves and fraudsters.


front there are many areas we are keeping under con­ stant review; the Duck Street site and the future of King Lane particularly. We look forward with interest and expectation to the public consultation on the Auction Mart site feasibility study to be held in the New Year.


On the development


we are giving our full attention is Kibble Valley Kail’s campaign for rein­ statement of rail services. All these projects offer


Another area to which


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given support to voluntary bodies, wanting to help the unfortunate in our own society and those suffering from poverty, sickness and famine abroad, can be proud of what they have


not the case. All those who have


done. Another General Elec­


tion is past and done with and as 1987 draws to its


close I must express my gratitude to the electors of Ribble Valley for allowing me to remain their Mem­ ber of Parliament. It has been an exciting


Bishop of Birkenhead, the Rt Rev. Ronald Brown, and the Vice-Dean of Chester Cathedral, Canon William Hubert Vanstone, assisted at the funeral scr- vice at St Leonard’s Church. It was conducted by the


Whitsey (71), a former Vicar of Downham. Bishop Whitsey, who


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and then became Lord Bishop of Chester in 1974.


traditionalist, the Bishop took a close interest ill the social scene and was a pro­ lific contributor to the cor­ respondence columns of “The Times" on a variety


Although regarded as a


of subjects. He was an advocate of


the wiser distribution of welfare funds to the needy, of which he had wide experience.


Vicar of Downham, Canon Eric Chard, and attended by Diocesan representa­ tives from Blackburn and Chester. The church was packed and local people, paying their last respects to the popular churchman, were s tanding in the


aisles. Bishop Whitsey had left


exciting developments for the people of Clitheroe and the Kibble Valley and the wav they are handled is so important to their success and consequent benefit to the community.


agree with what we do, hut 1 can assure you we think long and hard and try to decide what will help us and tl?e commu­ nity, because if you pros­ per. then we prosper.


You may not always


which we trust you' all enjoyed, came with the help of the Kibble Valley Borough Council and we hope it set off the festive season well. The sparkle that it gave to Christmas now needs to carry into 1988 to make it another great milestone in the his­ tory of our beautiful and historic town and district. y Peace and prosperity to


Our Christmas lights, ou all.


year for me, not least as a result of being given new responsibilities in Govern­ ment, and I thank all those who have given me sup­ port in carrying out my work in London and here in the constituency. 1988 will no doubt bring


its share of problems and many challenges. There will be much political


debate, but there will be much that all of us, what­ ever our political persua­ sion, will be able to do together. I look forward to 1988 with confidence, sure


instructions that there should be no eulogy or memorial service after his death, although a special message from the Arch­ bishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie, was read during the service. Bishop Whitsey, who


the Royal Regiment Artil­ lery (TA) and became lieutenant-colonel. Bishop Whitsey entered


the Church as an assistant curate in Chorley in 1949 and served as Vicar of St Paul’s, Farrington, near Preston, later moving to. Halliwell, near Bolton, and Langley overspill town, near Middleton. After serving as Vicar


of Downham, he was appointed Bishop Suffra­ gan of Hertford in 1971


government control of the availability of drugs, held strong views oil industrial action and could be a severe critic of television, which he once attacked as “a faithless hussy with as much m o ra l i ty as


H e u rg e d g re a t e r


tomcat.” During his retirement


a daughter and two sons.


worked in a bank and served as a soldier before entering the Church, had been ill for several months and died peacefully in Clitheroe Hospital. He preached his fare­


well sermon as the 38th Bishop of Chester at the Cathedral on Christmas Day, 1981, and had lived at Hill Top, Twiston, since his retirement. Bishop Whitsey left


that we can achieve much: and I wish all rny constitu­ ents a happy and prosper­ ous New Year.


Pool break-in


POLICE believe that a young person was respon­ sible for a break-in at the Kibblesdale Pool, Clith eroe, over Christmas. Someone threw a large stone through a window


and went into the staff common room, but nothing


was stolen.


Generous gift for children in hospital


RIBBLE VALLEY Scanner Committee chair­ man Mr Roy Dewhurst had a very touching task over the festive season.. . . to present a rocking horse to youngsters at Pendlebury Children’s Hospital.


Downham in 1971, hut his love of the Ribble Valley often brought him back during holiday periods. He eventually retired to the cottage at Twiston which had been his holiday


home.


Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ mar School, Blackburn, St Edmund’s Hall, Oxford, and Westcott House rheo- l o g i c a l C o l l e g e ,


He was educated at , . , . , Cambridge.


ministry he worked in the Midland Bank from D «


Before entering the .


The gift came about thanks to the generosity of


a Ribble Valley man. The horse was made by


Mr Bob Riley, of Barrow- ford Road, Colne, to be auctioned for the Scanner


Committee, Mrs Kathleen Smith, delivered the toy to


the hospital and were d e l ig h te d w ith th e r e s p o n s e from th e


Appeal. A Ribble Valley man bid


£500 on the understanding that it was delivered to the hospital. Another person bid


children. The appeal in the Ribble


Valley now stands at £110,272 — a magnificent £10,000 donated per month.


£000, but withdrew it when he heard of the other offer . . . and donated £100 to the Scanner Appeal as


well. Mr Dewhurst and the chairman of the Pendle


£50 from St Jam e s 's Brownies, Clitheroe; £15 from Sabden Ladies’ Fel­ lowship; £100 from Read Scouts and Guidos and £50 from C li the ro e Lady Farmers.


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tant facility will benefit


everyone. The leisure and recrea­


tional activities must, of course, link up with what is probably one of the most important industries^ we are involved in — tourism. We have in Ribble Valley, and we must remember that includes the Hodder and Calder valleys, two most valuable assets, the o u ts ta n d in g n a tu ra l


Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Les Ni e11, take a look at come — the new Mayor’s Parlour in the making.


people who live there. Appreciation of the lat­


beauty of the area and the warm-hearted friendly


ter is fed back on many occasions in letters from past visitors. On these two qualities we have built a thriving tourist industry, one we must continually strive to improve if we are to hold our place in visi­ tors’ affections. Our Tour­ ist Information Centre is second to none, but we need to be able to provide that service at weekends, in addition to weekdays. Our car parks must be adequate and well placed


and 1 am in favour, wher­ ever possible, of continu­ ing the policy of free park­ ing. We need places to eat at weekends for those who do not want to use the


pubs. Tourism feeds com­


merce and commerce feeds the people who live and work in the Borough. It is in our interest to see it flourishes. May I, at this time, take


Charity Appeal. The response from all quarters has been ab so lu te ly magnificent. May I also thank all


those who responded to the Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal and in particu­ lar the Clitheroe Round Table and the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times,’ without whose help would not have survived Finally may I wish


the opportunity of thank­ ing all those who have worked for and contri­ buted to the Mayor’s


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