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1122331 (Classified) Cldheroe22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Letters to the Editor We’ve never had it so good!


I Fashions for a Lady


June 23rd. Writing as a pensioner and ex-serviceman myself,


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in the Market Place, pointing through the archway.


A. B. W. COOPER, 4 Church Brow,


Clitheroe.


FOLLOWING my let­ te r of Ju n e 3 0 th , regarding signs for “Church Walk and toi­ lets,” I see now that the council has put up a sign, but in the wrong place, halfway down Church Walk under the yew tree. It should have been


MY eyes opened wider than usual as I read the vitriolic and quite ludi­ crous views expressed by Mrs Ethel Penny in her letter on behalf of the Clitheroe Old Age Pen­ sions Association to the Prime Minister, on the front page of your issue of


the views may be those of Mrs Penny, they may be


those of some members of her committee, they are certainly not those of myself and the numerous people who have contacted me in my not infrequent visits to senior citizens’ clubs and similar organisa­ tions throughout the dis­ tr ic t in the immediate


past. Those are the people


grateful for the rent and rate rebates, the supple­ mentary benefits, the lower bus fares available to them and the holidays in sunnier climes they were never able to take in their much busier, but less affluent, working days. And what exactly, has


weekly visits to the town, the library building was still there, the Moot Hall, the Civic Hall, the Ribb- lesdale Pool, still all in position.


Opposition to dream village overstated


objecting to various devel-- hopeful!efully release Whalley opments in Whalley.


given careful consideration to m a in ta in in g and


W on d e r fu l p la c e


YOU will most certainly have seen, either in the national newspapers or on TV, the English hooligans in Germany recently.


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viour will also have been seen by many other people on the Continent. I can hear them saying “Encore les Anglais.” What an example they give! What a misrepresen­


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assistants, whether in a small local shop, super­ market or huge store, have gone out of their way to give advice with a


spent a month in Wad- dington, the month of June to be precise, and we have nothing but praise for the people we have had the privilege to meet in places such as Accrington, Burn­ ley, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Dunsop Bridge and Slaid- burn, not fo rg e t t in g Waddington. Shopkeepers and their


tation of the true English people at home. My wife and I have just


Their abominable beha­ smile.


ton we just eouldnt find ; J ^ b ’ dismaycd what we wanted What did at th’e Iack of roresigh£ in the young lady do? She go , provigion of acco,n]no-


In one store in Acering- company which . sloic m reeling


?c " a lj cl' e" “ J .,. of The developers feel how to get to the shop


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where we could find what we wanted.


it in town, village or way out in the country, people


Wherever we went, be


were so friendly and smil­ ing. It certainly made our holiday a happier one. Truly, these people are


that: S Conversions of larger


houses into retirement


homes are not the best answer. O Large blocks of “shel­


tered fiats” are not the best answer.


a true representation of little or nothing to do are the English. It's a pity we don't read about them in the newspapers or see them on TV. Our sincere thanks to all you good people.


MR L. T. ODDIE, Brussels.


the “salt of the earth” and ple sitting in a lounge with 9 Rows of elderly peo­


medically incapacitated for years having to move into nursing homes away from spouses, close family, friends and the Whalley community is not the best answer.


not the best answer. ® The elderly who are


fol. some We, as developers, have


Parish Council, which met on the date the article appeared, was not unfa­ vourably influenced by any emphasis on the so-called o b je c t io n s , as it has recommended refusal to the Ribble Valley Council on the same grounds as those in the article! The Archbishop’s Wood


houses for the young. We hope that Whalley


Retirement scheme is the proposal of a Lancashire


ments were received, one path amenity of the pri- asking about housing for vately owned land and the young and one from intend to fulfil a local need Miss Doris Brown, of for elderly accommodation Moor Field, Whalley, (Vale House, Whaliey, has which was actually a quo- a waiting list of over 200 tation from her le t te r people) and, by so doing, 1


YOUR front page article on the Archbishop’s Wood scheme for the elderly in Whalley seems to have overstated the opposition when men­ tioning “mounting objections” and “feelings running high.” In truth,only two com- improving the public foot-


retirement care homes which do not take away all independence for personal care, thus destroying all interest of the elderly in enjoying their last years.


housing cottages which are not in blocks of flats.


(b) Rural sh e l te re d part of the community,


providing extra nWlical facilities but enabling the elderly medically incapaci­ tated to be nursed in their local environment.


(c) A nursing home as nuail


viding completely for its elderly.


Whalley is not yet pro­


bishop’s Wood (the Helli- cliffs) are very willing to


MR NIGEL TAYLOR, Cappers Farm, Sabdcn Fold.


: sectionitof «views!v and., aubj^ tajihs^iif^ etters .;cblumn,V;’’cpyreBp6n- derits -arel asked to


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make “their j points: as briefly las possible; and certainly > no longer


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The developers of Arch­


discuss any objections and provide any information on the proposal to anyone.


(a) Small purpose-built


look ahead to better provi­ sion for its increasing elderly population, such as:


Each community must


Clitheroe lost since the local government reorgan­ isation of 1974, I wonder? One thing only, the title of borough. On th e la s t of my


a moment and reflect on what Clitheroe has gained since reorganisation — magnificent public offices, the envy of many other boroughs; help with the burden of many thousands of pounds annually lost by the Ribblesdale Pool, the cost of maintaining the Civic Hall, the Castle grounds and museum, the parks, playgrounds and cemetery and all contri­ buted to by the residents of those little villages Mrs Penny would “like to see being dealt with (i.e. van­ dalised and disposed oD in the same w ay .’’ Her words, not mine. In the meantime, Clith­


ber, too, that those said changes were all in accord with the policies of central government. Surely Mrs Penny and her members are not suggesting that national legislation should have been flouted? Let this irate lady pause


reorganisation, it is salu­ tary to remember, was agreed by those members of the reorganisation com­ mittee elected by the rate­ payers of Clitheroe. In many cases they welcomed them. I know; I was pres­ ent at every one of those meetings. It is salutary to remem­


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THE people of Bolton-by- Bowland gave themselves a well-deserved pat on the back last week when two years of concentrated fund- rais ing came to fruition. At a special ceremony


of his colleagues from the Recreation and Leisure committee, Mayoress Mrs Marjorie Atkinson, Senior Education Officer Mr P.


attended by about 160 guests, the new village hall extension was offi­ cially declared open by the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Albert Atkinson. Also present were many


built the extension, was a guest, as was designer Mr E. Walmslcy. Of the £48,000 cost of


Bryett and chairman of the Lancashire Village Halls Committee Mr J. Lewis. Mr R. Frankland, who


was raised by villagers through a whole variety of efforts, including two vil­ lage fe te s , two barn


the extension, 75% was met by grants from the county council, the Devel­ opment Commission and the Ribble Valley and Par­ ish Councils. The remaining £12,000


dances, a fun run and vari­ ous craft fairs.


Committee chairman Mr B. Stevenson presided at the opening. He com­ mented on the speed with which the money was raised, thanks to the help and support of the people of Bolton-by-Bowland and surrounding areas, and he presented Mr Walmsley with a stainless steel gar­ dening spade.


Former Village Hall


plaque which expressed gratitude for all financial assistance and gave special


The Mayor unveiled a


chairman Mr R. Park made special note of the tremendous amount of fund-raising work done by his predecessor’s wife, Mrs R. Stevenson, and she was presented with a bou­ quet by four-year-old Heather Dakin. Guests were invited to inspect the extension and enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments.


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humble (but apparently much better informed) writer, Mrs Penny and her associates should, like myself, feel privileged and proud to live here in “the better part of Britain;” this “green and pleasant land,” this “land of hope and glory” your correspon- d e n t so s e v e r e l y denigrates.


JIMMY FELL, 7 Limcfield Avenue, Whalley.


eroe benefits from a lower parish rate than many of those little villages. And while thus occupied, let the lady consider what the alternative to the 1974 changes might have been. Had the plans of the Labour Party Mrs Penny so obviously favours come to fruition, Clitheroe, like Darwen, would have been a part of envious Black­ burn and paying one of the largest provincial rates in the country. In the opinion of this


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mention to Mr Walmsley. He praised the wonderful efforts of the village and said that the hall made a large contribution to com­ munity life. Village Hall Committee


BRIDGE CLUB


WINNERS of the duplicate game at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Wednesday night were: NS Mr Atkinson and Mr Jennings, Mrs Ainsworth and Mrs J. Wil­ son: E\V Mrs Russell and Mrs I. Bark, Mr Hounslow and Mr


following hand was played in four spades, making between nine and 11 tricks, uut at one table declarer was held to eight tricks. At this table, west opened the bidding with one spade, east responded two clubs and west's rebid of four spades concluded the auction. North led a trump, which east


Hall. At all tables except one, the


won with the jack. The singleton heart was then played to the king and the ace and north re tu rn e d a n o th e r trum p. Declarer then drew the last


trump and led a club. North played the six (the


start of a peter, to show an even number of cards in the suit), and east won with the king. The tiueen of clubs was taken with tne ace and south led a small diamond. Declarer rose with the king,


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July 7th, 1988 A BIG DAY FOR THESE HARD-WORKING VILLAGERS


but this lost to the ace. North returned a small diamond and the jack lost to the queen. South then played the 10 of


diamonds, w h i c h d e c I a r e r ruffed, 'fhe long trumps were then played, followed by the king of hearts, but declarer’s last card, the 10 of hearts, lost to the jack.


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Society hot air balloon, which was tethered in the grounds, and several people braved the rainy condi­ tions to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Clitheroe from its basket. The town’s Ju-jitsu Club gave an excellent demon­


ing weather, and most activities took place in the shelter of the sports hall. A notable exception was a huge Skipton Building


stration and there was the usual tombola and stalls. A particular favourite among visitors young and


A HOT air balloon, stick insects and a hedgehog all added to the fun at Ribblesdale School Associa­ tion’s summer gala, held on Saturday. Attendance was very good, considering the appall­


old was a pets competition. More than 40 dogs were entered in the canine section, which was won by a collie owned by first-year student Wendy Hudson.


bits, stick insects and even a hedgehog, the winner being Topsy the cat, belonging to Caroline Crabtree (13).


with Lisa Trotter (13) and her King Charles spaniel Raffles, who won his class.


THE SWEATER SHOP COMES TO TOWN


■ you to come [VHALLEY


FOR a splendid selection of beau­ ti ful kni twear, visit The Sweater Shop, nestling in Clitheroe’s pretty Swan Courtyard.


well-stocked interior were opened la s t T h u r s d a y , a n d i t promises to be a major fashion asset to the town, offering any­ thing from practical plains and classic Arrans to colourful fun-knits and designer chic.


The doors to its


an exciting new ven­ ture for its owners, the Dodd family, of Haslingden.


The Sweater Shop is f them:


IT FITTINGS, fiding lamps with


Is and electrical


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COME rain or shine, attractive window displays and a welcoming interior are enough to capture the attention of the busiest shopper


just three weeks ago to pour all her ener­ gies into making a suc­ cess of the business. Her husband, Thomas, forms the other half of the partnership, and the couple’s daughter, Gillian, previously a nanny, now works for them full time.


Joan Dodd gave up her Rossendale-based job


Formerly a midwife,


visited craft fairs and markets with their own chunky sweaters for the past three or four years, and will continue to do so. They made the deci­ sion to take the plunge into full-time business six months ago and believe it is a gamble which will pay off.


tors alike are already d i s c o v e r i n g t h e


d e l i g h t s of T h e Sweater Shop, and a steady stream of cus­ tomers peruse its well-stocked shelves.


spoilt for choice, with a variety of knitwear which includes simple sleeveless pullovers, warm winter-wear, cardigans and jackets, and “chunkys” whicli the Dodds hand-loom themselves.


They are certainly


is more in your line, why not pick out the style that catches your eye from the wide


If the designer-look


An advertising feature by Rachael Collinson The couple have


range on display and order it in the colour of your choice? Mohair sweaters can also be made up to your per­ sonal specifications.


socks, gloves, scarves and sweatshirts are on sale.


As an added extra, Townsfolk and visi­


For superb variety a t p r i c e s t o s u i t


everyone, try The Sweater Shop. And why not drop in


on Saturday, any time during opening hours, for a welcoming glass of wine with the Dodd family?


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HOFING to nurture the new business and make it flourish is Mrs Joan Dodd (above), while daughter Gillian (below) shows just one of their colourful array of sweaters


bird, which escaped and had to be recaptured. Topsy and Caroline are pictured (centre) along


The excitement was all too much for one caged Non-canine contenders included guinea pigs, rab­


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On Thursday night the joint NS winners were: Mr Webster and Mrs Holden. Mr Guha and Mr C. Pollard: KW Mr Wolsten- holme and Mr Holden. Mr Janes and Mr Kay.


movement on Monday were: Mrs K. Wilson and Mr Singer and Mr Webster and Mrs Hol­ den, followed by Mr Garner and Mr Capstick.


Joint winners of the Howell K»K.A.


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