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Getting to the heart of the matter isn’t easy


THERE’S no disput­ ing that the Ribble Valley is at the very centre of Britain — but the battle royal ra ge s on whe the r Cromwell’s Bridge, near Great Mitton, can


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French Ordnance Survey experts who, as reported in the “Clitheroe Adver­ t is e r and Times” in February, had already given their verdict on the subject. Britain’s heart is 12


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miles further north, at Whiten dale Hanging Stones, in the Bowiand F ells above Dunsop Bridge, they claim. The “Advertiser and


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when we published the French version, explaining


that the newest Ribble Valley Mini-Guide had pin- pointed the Hanging Stones as the centre. Standing by his guns,


Birmingham-based pub­ lisher confidently declared that the old stone bridge crossing the River Hodder was the very heart of the British mainland. “Mais non,” said the


sites in contention as the official precise spot and even the French are hav­ ing their say. Trouble flared when a


take the glory! There are now three


As battle rages over where centre of Britain lies


by Sheila Nixon


who fumed: “I don’t think we need the French to tell the British where the mid­ dle of the country is.” But the theories about


however, is Mr Chris Car- ney-Smith, publisher of Signpost Hotel Guide,”


Cromwell’s Bridge and the Hanging Stones have now been blasted for six by the British Ordnance Survey


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and a little girl are free and were taken at the fair organised by St Helen’s Church. The parents can arrange to pick them up by telephoning Mr and Mrs Gordon Tomlinson (Clitheroe 24809).


TWO unclaimed photo­ graphs of the day Santa met the children are caus­ ing some concern for organisers of a Wadding- ton Christmas fair. The photos of a baby


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you can safely rely on the expertise of the national mapping agency to get things right." He says that a mathe­


lias now been officially designated as such. Retired farmer Mr John


matical computerised tech­ nique was used to pinpoint the centre and the barn


Haworth and his wife, Alice, who have lived at Chadswell for the past 20 years, are rather reluctant to claim the honours. “It came as a total sur­


prise to us when the Ord­ nance Survey officer told us the news — we laughed ab o u t i t , ” said Mr


Link-up leads to vital homes


.ONE of the region’s leading housing asso­ ciations has linked up with the Ribble Valley Council in a scheme which will provide affordable homes for people in need.


Housing Association, a dynamic organisation with an innovative and resour­ ceful approach to provid­ ing social housing, is behind the new housing development in Clitheroe. The £1.5m “Highfields” scheme includes 20 newly- built houses for sale and 16 fiats for rent.


Bradford and Northern


has been funded by the National Westminster Bank, has taken shape on


The development, which


a former council-owned site in Highfield Road, just off the A671 road into Clitheroe.


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replaces and we look forward to the second stage, which will enhance the site even further.”


ble Valley Council’s direc­ tor of community services, is delighted with the Brad­ ford and Northern project. He commented: “This Highfields development shows wh a t can be achieved by housing asso­ ciations working in part­ nership with local authori- t i e s fo r a c ommon objective — providing homes for those people in the most housing need.


Mr David Morris, Rib­


improvement on the out­ moded flats which it


“This scheme is a vast


is one of the region’s lead­ ing housing associations, having provided over 3,000 homes for rent in the North West alone.


Bradford and Northern


success is due to a particu­ larly close and effective working relationship with the local authorities in the area, enabling much- needed new housing initia-


As a non-profit making organisation, its aim is to produce affordable homes to a good standard for peo­ ple in need. Part of the association’s


opment has been designed to a high standard by Rib­ ble Valley Council’s archi­ tects’ department and includes fitted kitchens, gas central heating, qual­ ity coloured bathroom suites, full double glazing and patio doors on to the rear garden. External fea­ tures include attractive hardwood doors, stained wood double glazing, turfed rear and front gar- d e n s an d t a r ma c


tives to go ahead. The Highfields devel­


driveways.


time buyers, Bradford and Northern is able to offer a small number of the prop­ erties for sale at 75% of the market value, with the option to purchase the remaining 25% after the first year. Priority to buy will be given to first-time buyers and people on the council housing lis t , although all prospective p u r c h a s e r s wi l l be


ings will each be covered under the NHBC 10-year warranty scheme. In order to assist first­


The completed dwell­


ing the homes affordable has been the decision of the council to transfer the site for a nominal price. Rather than sell the site for a considerable sum, which the council would have been prevented by Government restrictions from spending, it has instead shown an innova­ tive approach which will result in the provision of 36 affordable homes for people in the Ribble Valley. The few remaining two


and three-bedroom semi­ detached properties,


considered. A key element in keep­


which are due for comple- t i on at the end of December, are very com­ p e t itiv e ly priced, at £48,950 for the two-bed- roomed properties and £58,500 for the three-bed- roomed properties. The association is happy to assist purchasers with their mortgages, which can be arranged subject to status. Phase two of the devel­


opment, comprising 16 quality homes for rent, will begin in January, with the firs t homes beco- minmg available for letting in the autumn of next year.


The showhouse can be viewed by telephoning Karen Reyner (0282 57825)


Ribble Valley Borough Council ! Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2RA Telephone: Clilheroe (0200 25111) Fax: 0200 26339 DX 15157 Clitheroe


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Philip Bailey - Director of Development David Morris - Director of Environmental Services


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manager of Bradford and Northern Housing Asso­ ciation, said- “This excit­ ing development would not have been possible without the full co-operation of Ribble Valley Council. Its decisive and positive approach to enabling the provision of affordable housing sets an example for other councils to fol­ low. We wish to express our thanks to the officers and councillors for their support.”


David Barrow, regional


THE keys of the door from Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Allan Kay, for Jen­ nifer Marsdcn and Mark Brcrcton. “We are delighted with our new home,” commented Jen­ nifer. “As first-time buyers, the ‘Highfields’ offers exceptional value for money.”


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veyor for Lancashire, Mr Bob Trotter, agrees and says that the “authentic” centre of Britain at Chads­ well Hall Farm is far from ideal when considering the needs of the to u r is t industry. But he adds: “I think


Ordnanc e S u r v e y ’s despatch from the battle zone, Mr Carney-Smith declared: “I’m not claiming to be absolutely exact, but what I am saying is that my site is such a beautiful place, with the river and the old bridge, that it is a very worthy centre of Britain. It is better to have such a lovely exam­ ple of Lancashire country­ side as the centre of Brit­ ain than a slag heap.” The chief ordnance sur­


officer Mr Keith Taylor, who backed the French theory in February, is now taking on a peace-keeping role. “I’m happy to know that Britain’s centre is definitely somewhere in the Ribble Valley — it can only mean a boost for the tourist industry,” he said. Undaunted by the latest


experts, who have come up with a less than popular claim that an old barn in the middle of a field at Chadswell Hall Farm, Chaigley, two miles away from Cromwell’s Bridge, is the “official centre.” Ribble Valley tourism


Haworth. “You can imag­ ine how funny it seemed when he walked across a field to tell us that an old barn, which is used as a shelter for stock, was the very centre of Britain.” Mr Haworth said there


den, near Birmingham, was the centre of England, but they wanted IU A


the exact centre of the British mainland. Eventually, the Ord­


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very centre began when a group of American tourists asked to start their British visit there and Mr Carney- Smith was horrified to dis­ cover there was no official body which could tell him where it was. He could tell the Americans that Meri­


was no public right of access to the barn and he did not intend to mark the site with a special sign. “We’re intending to keep a very low profile,” he added. The search for Britain’s


nance Survey expertise was called in and its officers’ firs t reading prompted Mr Carney- Smith to name Cromwell’s Bridge as the centre of the British mainland in his guide. The bridge dates from 1562 and Oliver Cromwell is said to have marched his 9,000-strong army across the Hodder at this point on August Kith, 1654, on his way to the Battle of Preston. The French claim, how­


ever, concerns a remote rocky outcrop overlooking Whitendale Valley and anyone contemplating a visit needs a strong pair of walking boots.


THE official British centre of things . . . the Chudswell Farm barn owned by Mr and Mrs Haworth (


EVENTS WORTH SPEAKING ABOUT Andrew McLaughlin give his first talk, on


how to survive a day in New York, while Hyndburn president Mike Rumney lifted the lid on tlie film industry.


vedere Restaurant, Read. Among the guests were the president of the North Pennine Area of Speakers’ Clubs, Mr Alan Brunskill, and several presidents of neighbouring clubs.


The charter dinner and dance was held at the Bel­


was proposed by Clitheroe vice-president Margaret Wilkinson and the response made by Mr Brunskill.


The toast to the Association of Speakers' Clubs


toast to the guests and the response was made by Pippa Carter, who teaches English at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and has recently become president


Clitheroe member Derrick Holmes proposed the


of the Business and Professional Women’s Club at Burnley. Our picture shows members and guests of the Clitheroe Speakers’ Club at the dinner.


CLITHEROE Speakers’ Club mem­ bers had two occasions for celebration recently — a joint meeting with Hyndburn Speakers’ Club and, a few days later, their own annual char­ ter dinner. The joint meeting saw Clitheroe member


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