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6 Clitheroe A d ve r t ise r & Times, June 22nd, 1989


Clitheroe 22324. (Editorial),, 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) School fair breaks all records venue is needed for hospital gala


THE growing popularity of Clitheroe Hospi­ tal’s gala day is causing problems over where


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tradition, this year’s gala,


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Tory retains seat after vigorous


THE Ribble Valley had the highest turnout of any Lancashire Central constituency for the Euro elections when Conservative candidate


out was 39.89%, compared the Social Democrats in with an average of 35.85% 1984. for Lancashire Central as In contrast, the Green a whole, and the county candidate, Halldora average itself was higher Ingham, picked up 28,777 th a n many o th e r s votes, elsewhere.


Michael Welsh retained his seat. The Ribble Valley turn- compared with 24,093 for


poster campaign for Mr vative agent, said the vote Welsh in villages such as was a full endorsement of Newton and Wiswell Mr Welsh, who had shown resulted in an exception- that he understood the ally high poll for some out- issues of environment and lying areas.


A particularly vigorous the Ribble Valley Conser- Miss Pamella Roberts,


votes altogether, out of 1992 would be on the Rib- 193,306 votes cast across ble Valley, the county. This was just On the Socialist success over 1,000 down on the generally, she felt it could number cast for him in the be put down to not enough 1984 Euro election.


Smith came second with and former premier 75,437, compared with Edward Heath’s “disgra- 56,175 votes cast for ceful behaviour” in attack- Labour’s Helen Jones in ing the Prime Minister. 1984.


collapse of the Social and cern by voters over the' Liberal Democrat vote. Government’s plans for Janet Ross-Mills, who lost the NHS arid other domes- her deposit, polled 7,378, tic issues.


The big surprise was the increase was due to con- Dr Smith felt his poll A new role for old salt trail To all our customers - The Department of Health has officially


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Alternative medicine ‘could disappear’


Timothy Farm, Hurst of an illness. Since then Green, a qualified electro- she claims many successes crystal therapist, warned in her work, including cur- that treatments like acu- ing a migraine sufferer puncture, osteopathy and a f te r 18 months of colour therapy could be a headaches,


ALTERNATIVE medical treatments in the Ribble Valley may disappear in three years, with the advent of a single European market, a local practitioner warned this week. Mrs Joan Turner (58), of cure her husband, Harold,


thing of the past. ... . . ,.


these treatments illegal un[]er medical supervision unless performed by an as a way 0f getting round


, Legislation could make agreed to do our work ., , “My profession recently


orthodox medical practi- the probiem,“ she said, tioner and therapists could be jailed if they ignored “However, I am worried this,” she warned.


May after a year’s, train- already contacted our MP ing. She firs t became and Euro MP. I would like interested in the treat- anyone who shares my ment as a means of helping views to do the same.”


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studying for their Duke of Edinburgh Awards joined forces to clear a half-mile path leading up into the woods from Ca ld e r Bridge.


trail, last used in the early 1900s, is being cleared along a route offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Scouts and youngsters


were unbelievable and the scrub proved harder going than we first thought, although things were not helped by us not having any mechanical cutting aids,” he said. 1 Drainage was a serious


but persistence has paid o f f a n d D a v id is encouraged at the. mush­ rooming local interest in


after endless hours of hard slog, a track has been cut through what has proved a jungle of undergrowth. “The hordes of midges


ing the unique walk came to him while he was check­ ing some footpaths for Bil- lington Parish Council. . Two months later and


cleared and restored as part of a project pioneered by Blackburn College lec­ turer Mr David Threlfall (40), of Kirkdale Road, Langho. The challenge of restor­


path is the ancient salt, trail, which was in use 500 years ago. This carried Clitheroe limestone to Cheshire in exchange for salt, which was delivered by teams of pack horses. Both routes are being


Running parallel to the


A SCENIC walk has been created along a disused, centuries-old route to Whalley Nab — thanks to the hard work of local youngsters. The old sunken salt


Scouts at Langho were involved, as well as girls from St Augustine’s RC School, Billington, who were working on Duke of Edinburgh projects.


Initially, St Leonard’s


Scouts in Whalley, as well as conservationists in Clitheroe, are interested in becoming involved.


Now a pony club and


know that there are people wanting to save our heri­ tage, but completing the work is not going to be an easy task,” David added.


because there is still much work to be done as the walk is extended, with stone walls to build. “I t is heartening to


'The inore the better,


Nooks and crannies


A FASCINATING walk round Clitheroe vvas enjoyed by 18 members of the Wednesday Club.


guide, gave a special insight into the nooks and crannies of the town.


.Mr "Bob Jones, ...


problem through parts of ;he waterlogged “jungle,”


he led the party down Castle Street and King S tre e t , across to .th e Council Offices and on to York Street, pointing out old buildings and describ­ ing who lived in them, par­ ticularly mentioning the old characters of the town.


Starting at Castle Gate,


Heave way to finals


AN eight-man tug-o’-war. team from Bolton-by-Bow- lapd Young F arm ers ’ Club, representing Lanca­ shire in the finals at the Northern YFC Field Day, heaved their way through to fifth place.


17 and 24, won the county final last month. At the Northern finals in Drif­ field, on Saturday, they were competing against 10 teams. Winners were Dur­ ham YFC, who go forward


The team, aged between


to the national finals at the Royal Show.


\ about other Ribble Valley


Increase for Christian Aid Week


included sponsored walks, coffee mornings and house-to-house collections.


Thumbs down again for


house plan


fic aind safety implications, Coun.- Les Nevett (Grind- leton) said: “They have got to keep trying until they come up with the right answer.^ Under our tour­


ism policy we accept the need.”


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tion, members of the coun­ cil’s Development Control Sub-committee said they accepted that it was a thriving business and the house was needed, but the applications were not right. Moving refusal for traf­


ted by Mr M. Walne, related to a proposed house in part of the exist­ ing car park, closure of one access to the car park and formation of a new access to a new cab park. Discussing the applica­


A SECOND planning application for the con­ struction of a manager’s house at the Derby Arms, Longridge Road, Thorn- ley, has been refused by the Ribble Valley Council. The application, submit­


treasurer of the Ribble Valley Christian Aid Com­ mittee, xSaid: “We are very pleased with the amount of the money raised through the generosity of the local public.” Money-making schemes


gations involving more than 2,000 people took part in the activities, which saw a £2,000 increase on last year. Mr Geoffrey Mitchell,


sored activities raised £5,700 during the three-to- four week period sur­ rounding the Christian Aid Week in May. Over 20 church congre­


are very pleased with the results of their fund rais­ ing efforts. Collections and spon­


CHRISTIAN Aid organ­ isers in the Ribble Valley


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Just one call coull you how increase retiremel income


Labour’s Geoffrey importance of the elections voters appreciating the Mr Welsh polled 81,125 aware what the impact of farming and was fully


village campaign Retired


ings in July and August, members are requested to give in their names and deposit for the Carlisle rail trip by the end of July, as this is a popular trip and likely to be booked up quickly.


and-buy, games and a quiz and. any retired members of staff are welcome. As there are no meet­


staff meet THE next meeting of the Calderstones and Brock- hall Retirement Associa­ tion is in the nurses’ hostel coffee lounge on Tuesday, beginning at 2-30 p.m. There will be a bring-


HUNDREDS of people attended the annual sum­ mer fair at Brookside School, Bright Street, Clitheroe.


and broke all records for money raised for the Friends of Brookside, a sc h o o l fo r f iv e to 11-year-olds.


attended the Friday eve­ ning fair, which featured a large hot air balloon sup­ plied by the Skipton Build­ ing Society, Clitheroe. Lookers, motor traders


Around 400 people


be used to purchase com­ puters and other types of equipment for the 160- strong infant and junior school. “The money has pro­


Claydon said this week that some of the balloons had reached as far as Derbyshire. The money raised will


vided an essential boost in our resources to buy much-needed equipment. I would like to thank the parents for their fantastic su p p o r t , ” • said Mr Claydon. Children are pictured


trying their hand at the lucky dips in the school playground.


of Burnley, supplied bal­ loons for a race. Headmaster Mr Graham


The event raised £700


Dismisses windows appeal


listed building consent for the installation of six UPVc windows at a prop erty in Wellgate, Clitn- eroe, has been dismissed.


AN appeal against Ribble Valley Councd’s refusal of


ment of the Environment Inspector Mr Keith Dur- rant says that numbers 7-9 Wellgate comprise a three-storey grade two listed building, currently two shop units with resi­ dential accommodation above.


In his report, Depart­


ble Valley Council’s Devel­ opment Sub-committee, Mr Durrant says the win­ dows would not be in keeping with the character and appearance of the listed building and the conservation area within which it is prominently siuated.


A. Wardleworth, proposed" to install six replacement windows to the side and rear of number 7. In his report to the Rib­


The appellants, J. and


cannot be held. Now the organisers are appealing to readers of the


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£10 and includes member­ ship for 12 months. As a member, each driver will be entitled to take part in the advanced sessions every Tuesday, attend lec­ tures and receive as much practical instruction as required from advanced driving instructors. The courses, which are


courses, organised by Blackburn Area Road S a fe ty As so c iatio n operate every Tuesday at Ewood’s Road Safety Training Centre, starting at 7-30 p.m. The programme fee is


ther information should contact the association’s publicity officer, Mr Walter Hounslow (Black­ burn 53518).


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MOTORISTS in the Kib­ ble Valley can now improve their driving skills — thanks to specia courses being run in Blackburn. Advanced d r iv in g


Times” to help future venue which will enable all the gala events to be held. Mrs Brenda Dixon,


geriatric hospital, gala stalls were set up in the corridors, but this is now considered far too risky in emergency situations. The growth of the gala


tell us if they have any ideas, so that we can give the children’s games and other outside events the full flavour they deserve,” said Mrs Dixon. This year’s event starts


is making increasing demands on organisers and a long-term perma­ nent venue for the event will help solve a major headache, officials feel. “I appeal to readers to


at 2 p.m. and will never­ theless provide a very wide range of attractions for all the family. A good turnout could


bring in nearly £1,000 and profits this year will help buy a special machine for the hospital for treating heart attack victims. In connection with the


event, there will be a schools’ poster competi­ tion, with prizes being presented on the day.


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ambulance. The interests of patients must come first and we must not have a situation where an ambu­ lance cannot get through because a gala is In progress.” When Clitheroe was a


pie being brought in by munity hospital, with peo-


“ ity.Clitheroe is now a com- spit


to hold the annual event. .. In a 25-year break”Adth “Clitheroe Advertiser and


sion to move away from the hospital, but it had to be done in the interests of safety


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 2‘\


Found with wire cutters and knives


(17) of Talbot Close, was ordered to pay a total of £276.75 in fines and costs- He was fined £100 for


attempt had been made to cut the fence around the premises of haulage con­ tractor Miles Fox, of Lin­ coln Way. Roy Duke Abraham


A CLITHEROE youth had a pair of wire cutters and two knives when he was stopped and searched by police, the town’s magistrates were told They later found that an


damaging property worth £51.75, belonging to Miles Fox, £50 for having a pair of wire cutters in his pos­ session for use m the course of burglary and £50 for having a sheath knife and a lock knife in his possession. Abraham, who pleaded guilty, was also ordered to


tion, told the Bench that Abraham realised the stu­ pidity of the offences. His


appearance in court had p u t -in jeopardy his


employment at Tesco Stores, where he was highly regarded.


pay £51.75 compensation and £25 costs. Mr Bill Berry, in mitiga­


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