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outvoted their final seal of


•int Works redevel- a package of legal


open space in the plan. He


urged the sub-committee to defer the m a tte r , because the “safeguards” were not adequate. The character of the village was under threat, he warned. Coun. Mrs Clegg, who


members ought to hold their breath and examine the full ramifications of the proposals. “The report needs a great deal of tbsorbing and doesn’t luite gel. Coun. Mrs Clegg is quite right to ask for another three weeks.” Coun. Mrs Joyce Lil-


ourn (Bolton-by-Bowland) said that the matter had already been discussed ully. It had been reported extensively in the “Clith- eroe A d v e r t is e r and Times” and there was no eason why anyone in Bar-


hat the Section 52 agree- nent could not be enforced f the members abandoned he plan to have the hous- tig and industrial site inked, other by pedes­ trian access. The Depart- nent of Transport felt that nousing development hould have an access road nto Barrow, because the ■olicv was to link this type >f development with the ■xisting community. The roundabout and


wcess for the A59 would te to the industrial park n d th e s a f e g u a r d s nsured that it would be milt before the industrial - e v e l o pme n t t o o k dace.They could give no marantees that industrial nd commercial buildings vould be erected, only hat the access would be ompleted. But once an ccess road was there, it 'as always easier to dis­ use of a site for industrial ’evelopment. A further delay could


cad to the developer oing to a tribunal. If the ackage of safeguards was pproved at this stage, hen the council would ave control over these natters in the future.


•ow should not be conver­ sant with the facts. Mr Bailey explained


for the completion of the roundabout before the housing development was started and Coun. Bra- cewell urged the planners to work out a scheme which would allow resi­ dents on the housing site to use the access to the A59. as well as the access into Barrow. Otherwise, Whiteacre Lane could become very congested,he felt. Coun. Pickup said that


reiterated the villagers’ fears, called for a further deferment, as the matter was the “biggest devel­ opment site” ever likely to come before the Ribble Valley and she felt that another three weeks for further discussion should be acceptable to th e developer. Coun. Ainsworth called


Clitheroe 2232b (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Sheltered homes Pupils take an unusual look at Christmas story


will replace supermarket


THE former King Lane supermarket in Clith- eroe is to be demolished and the site developec for 38 apartments in a sheltered housing scheme.


there had been one letter of objection to the demoli- t io n . The o b je c to r described the plan to remove the former Tesco store from the town centre conservation area as “a wilful act of vandalism.” The sub-committee approved a recommenda-


Not everyone is sure about rail plan


THE reopening of the Blackburn to Hellifield railway line has not been greeted with the same enthusiasm by everyone. At a meeting of the Rib­


ting people off the road and on to the railway, however,” said Coun. Ainsworth, who asked that the minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee be amended so that the council’s contribu­ tion to the reopening would read £48,000 instead of 50%.


Another year for taxi firm


Valley Council’s Devel­ opment Control Sub-com­ mittee said they had no objection to the existing garaging and repair facili­ ties, but had some reser­ vations about the taxi side of the business. They heard that objec­


A CLITHEROE taxi film will be allowed to operate for another 12 months from premises at Victoria Street Garage, councillors have decided. Members of the Ribble


ble Valley Council meeting Coun. Geoffrey Ainsworth (Clayton-le-Dale) said that in view of the amount of money the authority was contributing towards the project — £48,000 — he had reservations about whether people would make use of the facility once it was offered. “It is worth a try get­


meeting of the Ribble Val­ ley Council’s Development Sub-committee, when members heard that the site would be taken over by a private developer. They stipulated that building work should, start no .later than one month after the demolition of the old store. I t was reported that


The go-ahead came at a


explained that there had been an objection about the King Lane bus stop in relation to, the sheltered apartments. The objector felt that the stop should be moved to a position adja­ cent to the sheltered apartments or that a bus lay-by should be created: Coun. Eric Bracewell (Clitheroe) said that a lay­


by would alleviate traffic congestion in King Lane. “ I t would be a great boon,” he added. But Mr Bailey explained


. Mr Philip Bailey, direc­ tor of development and cli- e n t s e r v i c e s , r e - ported:“The proposal has two, three and four-storey elements in the design and the elevation to King Lane is staggered and creates a break in the building mass. I am of the opinion th a t this is visually acceptable." H is r e p o r t a ls o


tion by the council plan­ ners that the site should be redeveloped in a sym­ pathetic manner.


Industrial links are


vicar’s aim


A CLERGYMAN who is keen to forge' links between the church and in d u s t r y h a s b e en


Nicholson, vicar at St Francis’s Church, Fenis- cliffe, Blaickburn, for the past 11 years, is expected to ta k e up his new a p p o in tm e n t in th e summer. P r e s to n - b o rn Mr


appointed as Vicar of St Nicholas’s Church, Sab- den. - The Rev: -Roland


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CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th 12 Noon - 5 p.m.


for the ministry at Salis­ bury Theological College', after working for British Rail as a controller for several years and took up his first church' appoint­ ment some 14 years ago as curate at St Barnabas’s Church, Morecambe. His wife, Jillian, who is


Nicholson, who is married, with two teenage daugh­ ters, succeeds, the Rev. Denis McWilliam, \yho retired in August. Mr Nicholson trained


Cricketing legend


dies at 90


that King Lane would be at the rear of the premises and a car park would be on the other side.


Question of who owns


car park


Council’s Development Control Sub-committee heard that the officers were recommending the demolition of . the existing building at the offices of T. Smith (builders) Ltd in Shawbridge Street and the erection of five flats, an office and ancillary car parking. A report to the sub­


the grounds that the build­ ing was reputed to be the second oldest industrial one in the town and had played a major part in the bringing of the cotton industry to Clitheroe. Coun. Ron Pickup


that the application for the continuation of the opera­ tion should be granted for one year only, so that the s i tu a t io n could be reviewed.


Enthusiastic reception


CLITHEROE band Trap­ per Zat went down well in its appearance at the Leeds Astoria last week.


act on stage, it attracted an enthusiastic audience and managed to get quite a few people dancing.


Despite being the first


tions had been received from a resident complain­ ing about noise and distur­ bance in a residential area. Fears about the safety of children had also been voiced. The committee decided


tor of development and cli­ ent services, said the application would have to be deferred until the ownership question, was settled.


(Clitheroe) endorsed the residents’ claims that the car park was a public one and that some of the area probably belonged to the borough council. Mr Philip Bailey, direc­


committee pointed out that nearby residents were objecting on the grounds that the car park in front of the building was a public one and the devel­ opment would encroach on the area. They also objected on


PLANNING officers have agreed to investigate the ownership of a car park at one of Clitheroe’s oldest industrial buildings — before it can be demo­ lished and redeveloped. The Ribble Valley


way, Waddington, became a cricketing legend in his own lifetime, serving the Ribblesdale League for more than 50 years and being highly respected for his fairness. At the first presentation


came to love the village and lived there all his life. He was believed to be the oldest native resident. Mr Lawson worked at


Helen’s Church, .Wadding­ ton, yesterday, prior to interment at Accrington.


Phyllis. A service was held at St


Hearts of gold


alone and feel you would qualify, contact Margaret Burford and her staff at Age Concern by phoning 0772 21410.


been a lack of response from OAPs themselves! If you spend Christmas


Coffee is served


ROTARIANS will be don­ ning aprons and pouring out thd coffee during a cof­ fee and mince pie morning on Saturday. The event will be held in the Ribble Valley Mayoral civic suite, hosted by members of Clitheroe Rotary Club.


St Paul’s Playgroup children as good as angels % v ■ •' iJ S S P .- ‘ ■L ‘


ALTHOUGH the flu epi­ demic kept numbers down at Whalley Parish' Church Christmas Fair, nearly £1,000 was raised. H a rd y r e v e l le r s


Ian Guy, Chris Monk, Karl Beard and Robert Poole, played for half-an-hour before You Slosh and Lit­ tle Chief.


The band, consisting of Ti.


V taste of estive ellowship


ames’s Women’s Fellow- hip was halved due to ill- ess, but those who did ttend enjoyed the festive, tyre of a Jacob’s join.


TTENDANCE at the hristmas meeting of St


The programme con- sted of members’ own mtributions of poems, necdotes, humorous ems and reminiscences, ere was also carol sing-


impressed with Trapper Zat’s performance and the band is hoping to line up more concerts on the other side of the Pennines. At the' moment, it is trying to find a local venue for a concert over the Christ­ mas period.


The promoter was Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow, Boots, Castle Street, Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m; Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. No service Christmas Day. Boxing Day: Peter Buckley, Rail­ way View, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday to Friday until 6-30 p.m.


THE children of St Paul’s Playgroup, Low Moor, really were “little angels” when they made their annual visit to the village’s Beech Grove Home for the Elderly. A profusion of little angels, accompanied by a smattering of shepherds jand kings treated'-thc residents to Christmas carols ■


and songs and were, rewarded by a small gift of sweets from the staff.


j Twenty-eight youngsters took part, accompanied by several


mothers, and . our picture shows the happy-group during the sing-song. “


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fellie Kay and Mrs Joan tarsh wished everyone a appy Christmas and eminded members that e first meeting of the ew Year will be on Jan­


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attractions, visitors to the fair were also treated to a special nativity play. Parish Church vicar


Scottish scenes


covered the west coast from the less well-known' Solway- coast up to the very well known Skye, with some excursions'fur­ ther east.


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turned out in force for the event, held at Whal­ ley CE School, which included a visit from Father Christmas. The busy schedule


w eek’s s to ry in the “Advertiser and Times” highlighting the problem of elderly, lonely people during the festive season; a number of residents con­ tacted Age Concern’s office in Preston, volun­ teering to adopt an OAP on Christmas Day. Surprisingly, there has


RIBBLE VALLEY read­ ers have hearts of gold. In response to last


of its kind since the league started in 1892, Mr Law- son received a special tarn kard in 1972 to mark his achievement. Born in Waddington, he


A LEGENDARY cricket umpire for many years, Mr William Lawson has died at the age of 90. Mr Lawson, of Queens­


tional infant nativity play, the school decided to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the second world war in its produc­ tion, “Peace bells will ring.” The theme acted out


city hospital in 1940, where a family of evac­ uee children, having found th e ir house bombed, locate their mother. They tell her of the


in words and music linked the wartime hope for peace with the hope and peace' brought to the world by the birth of Jesus. The play began in a


Pendle Mill, Clitheroe, for many years, retiring as an overlooker. He leaves a daughter,


events following their evacuation the year b e fo r e , but as th e bombs begin to fall, their mother retells the story of the nativity, ac te d out by the infants. The story reminds


them of hope for the future and a world without war and their optimism is increased by the arrival of their father home on leave. Performances were


AS one decade ends and another begins, pupils and staff at Whalley CE Primary School decided on a rather different approach to Christmas this year. Along with the tradi­


Call for urgent action


to save Bramley Meade COUNCILLORS have been urged to take action to save Bramley Meade Maternity Home.


“Unless we are pre­


pared to fight for our hospital services we will lose them,” said Coun. Bert Jones at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Council.


said the future of Bramley Meade and Ribchester Hospital were vital facili­ ties for . the Ribble Valley and their closure would affect the lives of many local residents.


Coun. Jones (Clitheroe) ',


with tongue in cheek.- Unless we are prepared to fight for these services we will clearly lose them and the Ribble Valley will be poorer for it,” he added.


“Promises are made


(Clitheroe) said the area rejoiced with the rest of the health district that approval had-been given to the third phase of the hi- tec maternity unit at Queen’s Park.


Coun. Howel Jones


thoroughly enjoyed by parents and friends and the school is donating all profits to the Ethio­ pia Famine Appeal.


which to rejoice in con­ cerning plans for the m a te rn i ty u n i ts a t Accrington and Bramley Meade. I understand the region is likely to make


“There is nothing with


(Wilpshire), the council’s representative on the DHA, stressed that the new maternity unit was costing in excess of £10m.


funds available for one only of those two. We were told that if we gave our full support to phase three, Bramley Meade would remain in operation at least until the new Queen’s Park unit opens. I call upon the District Health Authority to hon­ our its pledge,” said Coun. Jones. Coun. Chris Holtom,


It was being built after a concerted fight, which had taken place for six or seven years, and was being made available by th e reg io n a l h e a l th authority and the Govern­ ment for the benefit of Ribble Valley mothers for years to come. “The fight for Bramley


a qualified nursery nurse, said: “My husband has a special interest in links with industry and is keen to continue this work in Sabden.”


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and Clarinda (13) attend St Wilfrid’s CE High School, Blackburn.


Highlights of year


INDIVIDUAL. exper­ iences and achievements were highlighted when Clitheroe Naturalists held their annual members’ night.


Meade goes on hour by h our . The s i tu a t io n changes almost weekly, but the fight will continue as it has done over the p as t four y e a rs ,” he added.


Cinema man’s pat on back


THERE were words of praise for Clitheroe’s Civic Hall Cinema projectionist Mr Derek Pearson from Ribble Valley councillors. Coun. Mrs Joyce Lilburn, chairman of the coun­


cil’s Personnel Committee, told a meeting of the full council that despite Mr Pearson reaching retirement age the authority had been delighted to extend his service. “He has been a very good servant of the Ribble


showed photographs of the group’s past activities since 1982 in a number of locations, including the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Ribble Valley. The next walk starts at


Mr David Wymer on his expedition to Knoydart showed the spectacular landscapes of Western Scotland, the pictures hav­ ing been taken from the peaks of th e Munro Mountains. Mr Graeme Wilkinson


An illustrated lecture by


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