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FLASHBACK to our front-page heading in Jan uary, when several people described the caravans as a shameful answer to the problem of the homeless
Elizabeth is our
VIP for the day
Runners-up were Mrs S h ir ley Wilson, of Beechthorpe Avenue, Waddington, and Mrs Kate Deakin, of Broad- meadow, Chipping, who each received gift vouch ers to the value of £25.
Mrs Wrigley not only com pleted a word gridsearch correctly, but impressed the judges with her slo gan: “ I shop at Boots because ... There is something for everyone, who could want more? Boots is the caring family store.”
Said Mrs Wrigley: “I am delighted to have won. but I was a bit horrified at first when I heard I was to open the store. Now I have got used to the idea, though. I am sure I will enjoy it.”
Her winning entry in a Boots contest which appeared in the "Adver tiser and Times” has earned her the honour of officially cutting the rib bon to declare open the town’s new-look Boots Health and Beaut y Store.
IT’S hats off to Mrs Elizabeth Wrigley, of Salthill Road, Clitheroe, whose first prize in a com petition has scooped her £50 in gift vouch ers and the chance to be a VIP tomorrow morning.
VIP for the day . . . Mrs Elizabeth Wrigley
DON’T BOW TO THE
VANDALS
cil’s monthly meeting Coun. Barrie P a rk e r (Clitheroe) said the toilets in Church Walk were a great improvement, but there were no signs to show people where they were.
decision to now close the toilets at G p.m. instead of 8 p .m . b e c a u s e of vandalism. “If we shut them at 6
He also criticised the
p.m., we are bowing to the v andals ,” commented Coun. P a r k e r , who pointed out that the town had a good police force which kept a close eye on vandalism. However, it would still occur on odd occasions, but people should not have to suffer because of it.
THE new toilets in Clith e ro e have met with approval from residents — but visitors have difficulty finding them. At Ribble Valley Coun
terrible blot on the local landscape now looks set to disappear — with the removal of the much-maligned ca ra v an s for the
has purchased the former Joiners’ Arms in Whalley Road, C li theroc, and intends using the premises as emergency accommoda tion for the homeless. Back in January, the
homeless. The Borough Council
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A lifesaver for the area’s
system is being demon strated publicly at Vale House sheltered housing scheme in Whalley from July 28th to July 30th and council officials hope it will be snapped up by the pri vate sector in the Ribble Valley. It is currently operating
housebound A NEW alarm system could prove a lifesaver for elderly and handicapped people living in the Ribble Valley, says Ribble Valley Council Health and Hous ing Officer Mr David Morris. The Piper Lifeline alarm
successfully in 10 of the borough’s 13 sheltered housing schemes and by next summer will have been extended to all of them. The alarm is linked to
the 24-hour control centre at Accrington, which is managed by Hyndburn Borough Council. The system involves a
Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe, was faced with the challenge- of running up a peak for every year of his life. This meant that he would have to cover 55 peaks within 24 hours, so setting a record for that age group.
telephone alarm unit and a body-worn radio pendant. Pressing the button on the pendant or handset sends an immediate alarm signal to the control room and help can be on its way within seconds. Mr Morris said the sys
tem had saved people who were trapped in lifts or who had suffered a fall at home where they lived alone. “It is particularly useful
individual £250 to fit in the home. It is hoped that as many people as possible will come along after the official opening at noon on July 28th, which will be performed by the Deputy Mayor, Coun. John Cliff.
people living in isolated places, because it offers round-the-clock protec tion," said Mr Morris. The system costs an
in the Ribble Valley, where we have elderly
planned to set the record in June, nearer his 55th birthday, but when he attempted the run the weather unfortunately took a turn for the worst and he was forced to try again. This time the weather
George had "originally
CLITHEROE’S top veteran athlete gladly traded blisters for glory when he completed the run of a lifetime in the Lake District. George Brass, of
the winner of the famous Three Peaks race. In 1961 he claimed top spot in the Lake District Mountain Trial and the following year won it again when he was the only competitor to finish. Terrible weather forced all the other ath letes to retire, but George, sporting only one running shoe, went on to finish. The then new sport of
In 1955 and 1958 he was
orienteering was next on his list. He represented his country in one of the very first international events which was held in the Foret de Soignes, near Brussels, in Belgium. Membership of the Bob
was favourable and he just had to keep his rhythm going and make sure time did not run out. Helping him along the way were pace-makers from Clayton Harriers. The only major problem
Graham Club was a glory he achieved in 1974, when he ran 42 peaks in the
public house, was built in 1014 and comprises three
much more substantial,” he said. “They are cer tainly an asset to the coun cil’s housing.” The building, formerly a
vans served a purpose, but led to problems in the win ter months. “The new flats will be
Housing Officer Mr Dave Morris said that the cara
need for this type of acco modation in the Ribble Valley,” she commented. “Anything like this is a s t e p in th e r i g h t direction.” Boroug'i Health and
Advice Bureau manager Mrs Chris Fawcett wel comed the improvement. “There is certainly a
glad that the council is controlling the running of the fiats, as often private landlords demand a large advance rent outside many people's means. C li th e ro e C i t iz en ’s
about it ,” he said. “The caravans were a disgrace and the new premises will mean much more space for those who need it.” Mr Jackson was also
Geoff Jackson welcomes the change. “I am delighted to hear
this unfortunate position had to contend with living in iso lated c a rav an s situated near the gas h o ld e r , off C h e s te r Avenue, Clitheroe. Area Youth Worker Mr
“Advertiser and Times” highlighted the problems faced by the homeless in the Ribble Valley. Often those caught in
FIERCE critics of the Ribble Valley Council’s “disgra ceful” treatment of the area’s home less this week wel comed the opening of more humane e m e r g e n c y accommodation. What has been a
HELP THE AREA’S HOMELESS Murray Walker reports
verted approximately two y e a r s ago in to two one-bedroom self-con tained flats and eight bed sitting rooms. There are communal to i le t and shower facilities available for the bed-sit flats. “Four of the flats will be kept vacant for homeless
warden, Mrs Jane Under wood, has already been appointed for the scheme. “We take a hard but fair
also be used to house young single people and couples awaiting the avail ability of alternative coun cil housing. A resident
families as f irs t class emergency accomodation for the genuine homeless,” Mr Morris said. The development will
uine claims,” Mr Morris said. “We have about 60 cases every year and take action on roughly 25 of those. As far as the others are concerned, we have no duty to house them.”
line on the homeless and we only pick up the gen
investigating the possibil ity of attracting housing
Mr Morris is currently
associations to the Ribble Valley in an attempt to boost the private sector accommodation in the area.
include references to the old Auction Mart and gas holder sites, both soon to be redeveloped.
Housing Management Officer Mr Graham Bates now has special responsi
Borough A s s is ta n t
report on future housing strategy, which may well
He is is also compiling a
Clitheroe Advertiser Times
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bilities for the homeless and sees the new premises as a large improvement on what the council could offer before. However he does not
is gradually decreasing, but the waiting list is not,” he said. “We do have peo ple turning up at our offices in need of accom modation but we can only offer them advice and assistance. “It’s terrible really,” he
see i t as a b la n k e t solution. “Our council house stock
added, “but we must keep within the law.”
Area’s pride as scanner goes
THE b ig day arrived this week for the East Lan cashire Scanner Appeal. On parade for the
into action bv Sheila Nixon
tal setting was the very best scanner machine money can
buy. I t made its welcome
first time in its hospi-
arrival on Tuesday at Blackburn Royal Infir
mary well ahead of sched ule — thanks to £750,000 from E a s t Lancashire fund-raisers, including an impressive £130,000 from the Ribble Valley. Appeal chairman Mr Ian Woolley said: “The arrival
He’s the peak of fitness
of the scanner is a great day for East Lancashire
equipped with powerful computers and is specially designed to scan the whole
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alised for the official open ing, on a date still to be fixed, and there will also be a series of open days for local people to see the machine for themselves. The IGE scanner is
were -working flat out to wire up the scanner and, if everything goes to plan, the life-saving machine will be ready for the first patients before the end of the month. Plans are now being fin
best machine to ensure that the scans will be very clear and that the very best diagnosis will be possible.” This week, technicians
and I am delighted that through the amazing gen erosity of its people we are able to buy the machine about a year sooner than was ever expected. “We have bought the
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OUTSIDE the Joiner’s Arms . . . the team which will oversee the project. Front the left: Mr Morris, Mrs Underwood and Mr Bates
Friendly invasion
A PARTY of American students arrived in Clithcroe on Friday for a thrcc-wcck exchange visit arranged by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Nineteen students, led by teacher
ley’s new town hall awaited the visi to r s . They met the Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Albert
THE first phase of an ambitious scheme to help visitors enjoy the attractive villages and scenery of the Ribble Valley has just been completed.
New car parks for village visitors
supplied a grant of almost £13,000 towards the park's development, and with space for about 40 vehi cles, it will help cope with the increasing number of c a rs which vi s i t
Lake District in under 24 hours . The club was named after a man who set the 24-hour record in 1932 and held it for 28 years until I960. The long hot summer of
1976 saw George fulfil one of his major ambitions, covering 100 miles in under 24 hours along the Leeds to Liverpool canal. George continues to
train hard throughout the year and covers around 50 miles a week. His running
shoes will even be needed on his summer holiday in
just keeps on going and cannot see himself ever hanging up his shoes and calling it a day.
Switzerland, where he is competing in a race. As the years roll, he
grant-aided the scheme is to help the borough tackle the big problem of indis cr iminat e parking on grassed areas, in this case, the village green.” A number of buildings
officer Mr Michael Kirby, the council is negotiating for sites to develop similar car parks in other villages.
were removed to make way for the car park, and the site, which was then cleared, is now leased to the council by Downham Hall Estate. According to planning
s e n t a t i v e Mr Jim McQueen: “This is an example of the commission working in harmony with the local authority to cre ate an amenity which shoul d e n h a n c e the environment. “The reason we have
village. Said commission repre-
the
mission and the Ribble Valley Council are combin ing their resources to con struct a number of new car parks, and the first, in pic turesque Downham, will be officially opened on S a t u r d a y by Lor d Clitheroe. The commission has
The Countryside Com
f u r t h e r s chemes are expected to be undertaken over a number of vears.
Lease for Roefield site
TH E long awaited lease for the Roef ield Lei sure Centre site in Edisford Road, Clitheroe, will be ready by the end of the week. Dur i n g T u e s d a y ’s
monthly meeting of Ribble Valley Counci l , Coun. Barrie Parker (Clitheroe) asked what progress had been made regarding the granting of the lease by the authority. Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg,
underway include one at Pendleton, due to open in about two months, and one at Dunsop Bridge which should be completed early next year. A total of about seven
meet the pressure from visitors anti allow environ mental improvement," he said. Other parks already
" I t is an at t empt to
scheme set up between the grammar school and North Fayette High School, Iowa, two years ago. A civic welcome at the Ribble Val
Mr Bob Scott, arc staying at the homes of local students, who hope to make a return visit to the USA at Easter. The visit is part of an exchange
Atkinson, and a special proclamation about their visit was made by Town Crier Mr Roland Hailwood.
will figure prominently in their pro gramme, which includes visits to his torical sites and industrial museums in various parts of the country.
An insight into how we used to live
grammar school’s annual Commemo ration Day parade through the town centre and some members arc also planning to join in the Roefield fun run.
Yesterday they took part in the
The visit ends on July 21st, follow ing two days in London.
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chairman of the Recre ation and Leisure Commit tee, informed councillors that surface water drain age and the question of easements had been caus ing some problems, but the lease would be ready within a few days.
that arose were sore and badly blistered feet, but the veteran sportsman would not be beaten again and completed the run in 23hr. 44min. leaving only lGmin. to spare.
landmark of an impressive ru n n in g c a re e r th a t stretches back over 30 years.
This is just the latest New police station bid
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been put forward by Lancashire county councillors. Members of the county’s Police Committee on Friday considered a Home Office circular inviting
PLANS for a new police station in Clitheroe have
yet known whether the Clitheroe police station will be considered. Estimates put the cost of the scheme at £1,550,000.
the Police Committee, said that any proposals would be long term, with much depending on the Home Office.
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