8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 13th, 1991


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


Protest at threat to village’s


postal service


LANGHO residents are organising a petition in protest at what they see as a serious threat to their village


planning to withdraw the letter sorting and delivery service at Langho as p a r t of n a t


postal service. The Post Office is


the thin end of the wedge and that eventually the |Hist office itself might be under threat. So far, 100 names have been collected and local councillor Bill Fleming has


rationalisation. But residents feel this is


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Protecting children in care


Hatch said that while, in some respects, the new legislative requirements demanded little more than a modification of existing procedures, the com­ plaints and representation element of the NHS and Community Care Act woidd have financial and manpower implications relating to consultation, publication and the intro­ duction and maintenance of review panels.


jBreak into car


AFTER breaking into a car parked at Great Mit- ton, near Whalley, thieves attempted to steal a cas­ sette radio. I Although they failed to


remove the radio, they took a leather jacket and 12 cassette tapes worth a total of £210.


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nity Care Act says that local authorities should devise their own proce­ dures for which the essen­ tial components are the provision of an effective means for complaints to be made, the resolution of complaints speedily and close to the point of ser­ vice delivery, a means of challenging the decision made, independent review and a means by which managers and members can monitor performance. In his summary, Mr


posed complaints and representation procedure needed to be set within an overall policy of aiming for the highest quality of ser­ vice which would satisfy users and clients at a local level and so reduce the need for costing indepen­ dent investigations and referrals to panels. The NHS and Commu­


operational manager of the divisional team, explained the complaints procedure that has been .set up to safeguard young people in care by the National Health Service and Com­ munity Care Act 1990 and the Children Act 1989. He said that the pro­


IN the wake of the “pin- down” scandal, which turned the national spot­ light on to the treatment of young people in care, Kibble Valley District Liaison Committee for Social Services discussed recently implemented safeguards. Mr David Hatch, the


A ‘wonder’ tonic from dancers


A LOCAL dancing school has produced the perfect tonic for the Derian House Chil­


dren’s Hospice Appeal. The youngsters of the


Mary W a d d i n g t o n School of Dancing raised the magnificent total of £1.100 with their recent “Alice in Wonderland” show and have now presented the proceeds to the appeal's Kibble Valley chair­ man, Mr John Clayton. The p re se n ta t io n


Bungalow in garden approved


ley Council’s Planning and Development Committee heard that the application submitted by Mr and Mrs Barnsley related to the garden of 12 Waddow Grove. Four letters of objection


mainly on the scale of the development compared with existing properties. The council's director of


had been received from nearby residents, based


development, Mr Philip Bailey, said he was of the opinion the proposed design would cause no demonstrable harm. The application was


PLANNING permission to build a bungalow in the grounds of a garden in Waddington has been granted, despite objec­ tions from the parish council. Members of Kibble Val­


took place at Clitheroe Parish Hall when the dancers were meeting for a routine training session. They, in turn, received a thank you c e r tif ic a te from Mr Clayton and there to receive it on the pupils’ behalf were their teach­ ers, Mrs Anne Grogan and Mrs Jean Pollard (pictured, left). Their donation has


now taken the Kibble Valley contribution to the appeal past the £31.500 mark. The fund is for a hospice catering for children from a wide area with long­ te rm or te rm in a l illnesses. Mr Clayton says that


Villagers rally to save the day


at all happy at what is being proposed. They feel that if this service is taken away it will delay letters and reduce the viability of' the post office as a whole.” He plans to ask the Rib­


taken up their fight. He said: “People are not


HEMINGWAY — TAYLOR


ble Valley Council to raise the matter with the Post Office. Mrs Carolyne Topham,


who is helping to organise the petition, said: “There are many elderly people in Langho who rely on the Post Office for things like parcels. These people will be put to a lot ol inconven­ ience if they have to go elsewhere. “The post office locally


has given us good service in Langho. The staff know everybody and are very much a part of the village. “There is no threat yet


Sales representative Mr Simon William Heming­ way was married to nurse Miss Sarah Elizabeth Tay­ lor at Clitheroe Parish Church. The bridegroom is the


son of John and Janet Hemingway, of Denbigh


ter of Jill Taylor, of Nab- side Cottage, Painter Wood. Billington, anil the late Mr David Taylor. Given away by her


to close it down. But if the GPO is allowed to walk all over us in this matter, no- one knows what may hap­ pen in the future. It could be the thin end of the wedge." There is nothing sinister


about plans to withdraw letter sorting and delivery from Langho Post Office, a Royal Mail spokeswoman in Preston said this week. Explaining that the


Drive, Clitheroe. The bride is the daugh­


mother, the bride wore an ivory silk gown with an embroidered bodice and train. She had a headdress of fresh flowers, freesia. gypsophila and ivy and carried a tied bunch of roses, lilies, daisies and larkspur. In attendance were Emma Taylor, the bride's


sister, Elizabeth Woolsev. the bride’s sister, Jan


gr a in g e r and Holly


details is asked to con­ tact Mr Clayton (Clith­ eroe 11739) or local tre a su re r Mr Brian Lofthousc (Clitheore 25011).


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granted, subject to a separate water supply, separate foul and surface water drainage and notifi­ cation to the developer that the sewer system in Waddow Grove is private and consent of all relevant owners would be needed to drain into it.


VANDALS caused almost £1,500 worth of damage at a Clitheroe shoe shop by setting the shoifs window blinds on fire. The fire, at I). Lord and


Son’s shop on Moor Lane, also cracked two plate- glass windows and caused some smoke damage. Anyone with any informa­ tion about the incident should contact Clitheroe Police (23818).


Support for mentally ill


A NEW community mental health support team will soon be operating in the Kibble Valley. The community support workers, overseen by a


senior social worker, will be working with mentally ill people in the community. The Kibble Valley District Liaison Committee for


a start on building work is likely to be made very soon on a site at Astley, near Charley. The Kib­ ble Valley has set a £250,000 target for the appeal and Mr Clayton hopes that many people will volunteer for a covenant scheme to help the fund, as forms are now available. A n y o n e w a n t i n g


won by Poppy patrol, of Whalley, had been don­ ated by Whalley Trefoil Guild in memory of Miss E. M. Postletlnvaite, a stalwart of the guild who had given long service to Guiding. The shield was pre­


THIRTEEN patrols of Guides from Read, Langho and Whalley competed for a challenge shield in an outdoor event including basic Guiding skills such as knotting, first aid, simple camping techniques and a quiz. The shield, which was


Shield for Guiding skills


sented by Mrs A. Smith- son, a member of the guild now living in Australia, who has strong links with Guiding in the area. The evening ended with


TEAM effoi’t saved the day when two early setbacks Results


threatened Waddington’s annual sports day. Opener Mr -Robert from bronchitis and is now


Hayton was ill the n ig h t b e fo re and unable to carry out his duties, so his wife, Mary, stepped into the breach. Meanwhile, a large mar­


had been used the evening before for a barbecue and disco for the children and the hire firm had taken it down, not realising it was still required. However, the organ­


isers were quick to realise what had happened and they contacted the firm, which put the marquee up again in no time at all. As in the past, the


cam]) fire singing led by Mrs Doris Howarth, of Accrington. It is hoped the challenge will become an annual event.


Gardens visit


Social Services heard that many of the clients suf­ fered from chronic psychosis and had, in the past, had multi admissions to psychiatric units. Each client will be subject to an individual pro­ gramme plan, which will be regularly reviewed.


are still available. For more details contact Mrs B. Kramr iseh (0254 249147).


THE next activity for the elderly being organised by Whalley and District Age Concern is a visit to Har­ low Carr Gardens, Harro­ gate, on July 1st. A few seats on the coach


said to be much improved. The programme inc­


luded Reg Rainbow’s magic Spectrama Show, a bouncing castle, puppets, balloons, songs and lots of fun for the children.


quee needed for refresh­ ments and the cup presen­ tation at the end of the programme had mys­ teriously disappeared. It


There were 18 local sponsors for the day and this year saw the donation of a new cup for the win­ ner in the senior girls’ sec­ tion. The trophies were presented by chairman Mr Graham Robbins.


Repairs to van


COUNCILLORS have earmarked £2,00.0 to


Fancy dress Topical: Lauren Winkley and Andrew Hornby (Prince William and nurse), Christopher Silver- wood (Kibble Valley execu­ tioner), Alex Silverwood (Prince William). Humorous: Luke and Natalie


Conti (Flaming June), Kelly Parsons (Dame Edna), Lindsay Smith (ta|>ed head). Nursery rhyme: Charlotte


oys: Peter Dugdale. Senior girls: Katy Phillip. Senior boys: Michael Stott.


Infants: Luke Conti. Junior girls: Jenny Czerwonka. Junior


Hornby (Mary, Mary), Kara Keough (Little Bo-l’eepl.Claire Racett (Cinderella). Sports cups


WRVS meals-on-wheels service. The Finance and Gen­


repair a van used in the Kibble Valley by the


eral Purposes Committee agreed to allow a supple­ mentary e s tim a te of £2,000 to repair the ser­ vice’s Austin Metro van, after receiving a report from chief financial officer Mr John Hunt. “It is essential that we


retain this service,” said Coun. Charles Warkman (Mellor).


Planning in the pipeline


organisers had invited a long-established villager to open the sports day. Mrs Hayton, who was due to attend the event with her husband, had no hesi­ tation in deputising for him and then, with her daughter, Mrs Dorothy Tierney, judged the fancy dress competition. “It was a lovely day and


even the rain held off until about 4 p.m., by which time most of the events were over,” said Mrs Hayton.


ident of the Waddington Royal British Legion Branch, was suffering


AN application to erect a detached house, construct a par­ ish car park and provide public conveniences on land belonging to Prospect House, Sawley Road, Grindleton, is among those submitted to Ribble Val­ ley Council’s Planning Depart­ ment (number 0344). Others include: Clitheroe: Car port to sable


of existing dwelling at 13 Bleas- dale Avenue (0330). Conservatory for use of resi­


dents at Eshton Court Nursing Home, Eshton Terrace (0337). Demolition of garage and


Upbrooks Industrial Estate, Taylor Street (0354). Replacement of existing tim­


Proposed factory unit at Mr Hayton, who is pres­


ber kennel buildings with block* work-built kennel buildings (resubmission) at Clitheroe Ken­ nels, Rose Cottage, Edisford Road (0355). Thorn ley-with-Wheatley: Conversion of part redundant


erection of two-storey extension with integral garage conserva­ tory at 6 Shireburn Avenue (0350).


bam and shippon into four holi­ day units at New House Farm, Rock Brow (0332). Conversion of part redundant


barn to house at New House Farm, Rock Brow (0333). Extensions and alterations to


into adjacent store at Lane Ends, Huntingdon Hall Lane (0334).


and farmyard manure store at Chew Mill Farm, Elker Lane (0341). Extension and alterations to dwelling at 61 Rogersfield,


Amended house type to include breakfast and utility room at Plot 51, Woodlands Drive, Whalley (0339). Bitlington: Cattle building


Whalley and Little Mitton:


form cottage adjacent to Mea- doweroft, Clough Lane (0338). Dutton: Extension of house


cottages, conversion of former shippon into one dwelling house and alterations to workshop to provide garaging at Hough Clough, Hougn Clough Lane (0358). Erection of detached bunga­


Dairy Farm, Goose Lane (0342). Conversion of bam into two


dential development on land adjacent to Wnithams Farm, Whalley Road (0360). Chipping: Demolition of


Langho (0345). Outline application for resi­


existing shippon and erection of three noliaay apartments at


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Erection of conservatory at Overvalley, Rimington Lane, Rimington (0351). Chatburn: Creation of new


vehicular access at 51 Ribble Lane (0352). S im o n s to n e : P rop e r ty


Whalley Road (0352). Read: Single-storey extension


repointing of rear elevation, replacement of various styles of windows with sliding sash at rear elevation, replacement of plastic drainpipes with cast iron, rebuilding of conservatory and replacement of opaque glass with clear at The Stonehouse, Blackburn Road (0349). Rimington and Middop:


front door at 54 Church Street (0348). Removal o f r en d e rin g ,


low* on land off Judd Holmes Lane (0359). Ribchester: Replacement


move will lead to an improvement in the qual­ ity of service, she added: “This is part of the ongo ing Royal Mail policy of looking at small offices in view of the dramatic increase in the number of letters handled nowadays. It is definitely not a cost- cutting exercise. “The question arises


and it is not a pleasant working environment for the two |K)stmen who sort the mail there. Negotia tions have been held with their union and they are


whether small offices such as Langho will be able to cope with mail increase


still have their mail sorted by the same two men. so the local connection will be .continued. The only differ­ ence is that they will be working a few miles away. “Similar changes were


Langho are cramped and there are no facilities such as a rest room, which we have at Blackburn. “Langho residents will


happy to move to our brand new office in Blackburn. “Conditions for them at


len g th floral cotton dresses in lilac, blue, pink and cream, with head­ dresses of cream roses, freesia. gypsophila and ivy, and carried tied bou­ quets of cream roses, dai­ sies, larkspur and ivy. B e s t man w a s M r


rainger. They wore ballerina-


Nicholas Hemingway, the bridegroom’s brother. Groomsman was Mr Andrew Taylor and ushers were Mr Jonathan Bayley and Mr David Woolsey. The ceremonv was i>er-


Whalley Abbey. After sending a honeymoon in


Scotland, the couple are to live in Clitheroe. Photograph: David Bramfield, Didsbury.


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undertaken at Whalley when its facility was moved to Clitheroe and these have been found to work successfully. “The Langho postmas­


ter will receive a compen­ sation payment when he loses the allowance he receives from the Royal Mail for looking after deli­ veries. so, in the long run, evervone will benefit.”


Early purple orchid seen by walkers


re-occupancy (section 64 deter­ mination) at The Bungalow,


ley: Permission for taxi opera­ tor's licence at Bayley Arms, Avenue Road, Hurst Green (0357).


Cash pedal or push


PENDLE Playgroup is organising a “pedal or


flush” activity morning


Clitheroe Cricket Club, where the playgroup nor­ mally meets three days a week, and is part of the Pre-School Playgroup Association’s Kia Ora Miles of Pennies Playweek '91, which also marks the association’s 30th birth­ day.


22nd, from 10 a.m. to noon, and any child able to be sponsored can take part with bike, pram, push car. . . or anything else on wheels. I t ’s all happening at


money for equipment. The event is on June


A RADIO cassette player worth £350 was stolen from a Ford Granada taxi parked on Waterloo Road, Clitheroe. The two-way Icon Kav


Taxi radio


200 radjo was marked with the serial number 1381. Anyone with any informa­ tion should contact Clith­ eroe Police (23818).


Drill taken


AFTER breaking into a Ford Transit van parked at the side of Prospect House; • Sawley Road, G r in d le to n , th ie v e s escaped with a Hilti multi­ purpose electric drill worth £400.


ater this month to raise


to the side of St John the Evan­ gelist Church, George Lane, to provide vestry and meeting room accommodation (0356). Aighton, Bailey and Chalg-


THIRTY-FOUR members of the Clitheroe Natural­ ists, led by Cynthia Laing, took part in an excursion to Chapel-le-Dale, near Ingleton. They walked from the


Hodder Valley on June 22nd, will be led by Mrs Jean Trotter, leaving the station at 11 a.m. For fur­ ther information please contact Connie Bishop (Clitheroe 22274).


flower were seen, includ­ ing false oxslip and early purple orchid, as well as 24 birds, such as wrens, goldfinches and coal tits. Several fossils were also observed and members enioyed looking at the pot holes and caves. The next walk, in the


Old Hill Inn to Weather- cote cave, Jingle pot, Ellerbeck, Bruntscar Cave, Winterscales, Gun- nerfleet and back. Over 46 varieties of


of national Cot Death Research Week, and the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale have joined together with Clith­ eroe Rotaract members to hold the event to raise money for the charity. There will be two


RUNNERS young and old will be flocking to Clith­ eroe a week oil Sunday for a special charity fun nin. Monday is the beginning


journalist Peter Steven­ son, who is currently on the BBC North West Tonight team. It will be a busy day for Mr Steven­ son, as he is also running in the event. Sponsorship forms are


Clitheroe Fire Brigade’s “Welephant” and former “Advertiser and Times”


available from the “Adver­ tiser and Times" office. King S treet; Primrose Garage, Whalley Road, Clitheroe; and Cook and Smith, Church Brow, Clitheroe.


Ready to change


ALL change! Additional changing rooms at Roe- field Sports Centre, Clith­ eroe, are now complete at a cost of nearly £12,000, members of the Ribble Valley Council’s Recre­ ation and Leisure Commit­ tee heard.


Editor describes


■were an enquiring and searching mind and a sense of humour. Mistakes were sometimes made and in print were there for every reader to see, but they were regretted and corrected, because local newspapers were part of the community and knew only too well the distress errors could cause. He described how the “Advertiser and Times” was


of the “Manchester Evening Chronicle” over 30 years ago and then went to work on the “Nelson Leader Series,” becoming chief reporter in his early twenties. The important characteristics of an editor, he felt,


put together each week and how deadlines had to be met. There were 30,000 words on average in any one issue and the reports were compiled by a full-time staff of six, with part-time help on Mondays and Tuesdays. The paper was made up at Burnley and then printed at Wigan. Many questions were asked and Coun. Bert Jones


proposed a well-supported vote of thanks. At the next meeting, on June 21st, Mr Philip Bai­


ley, of Waddington, will give an illustrated talk on China.


life in journalism NEWSPAPER editor Mr Leigh Morrissey, who for the past five years has been editor of the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times,” told members of Clitheroe and District Probus Club of his life in journalism, interspersed with many anecdotes. He entered newspapers as a copy boy on the staff


registration from an hour earlier. The entrance fee is a minimum of £2 for adults and £1 for children. The s ta r te rs will be


courses, over 9km and 5km. From Castle Cement car park, the route will follow the course of the Ribble to Grindleton and then back via Brungerley Park. It begins at 2 p.m., with


formed by the Rev. Anth­ ony Roberts and organist was Mr Michael Pain. A reception was held at


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