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Ribble Valley is prime candidate for the chop
AS the Government has under review the restructuring of local government, what, may I ask, is wrong with giving the people of Waddington and surrounding parishes the opportunity to choose whether they wish to see their boun daries, which before 1974 had stood for over a thousand years, re-established? Mr Wells in his letter
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ble Valley’s Chief Execu tive considers (Policy and Resources Committee meeting, July 30th, 1991): “We need to make a par ticularly strong case therefore, if our survival is to be guaranteed.” Is the Ribble Valley
With this in mind, Rib
last week stresses the very point which I \yish to make also — that size IS important. Ribble Valley, with its sprawl, lack of homogeneity and popula tion, Ts a prime candidate for the chop. The prospect of being incorporated into a neighbouring borough, such as Blackburn, is very real indeed.
Borough Council really in a position to provide the services which the county council will relinquish? I doubt Mr Heseltine will think so! With the abolition of
Wells’s party, Wakefield is in no position to provide any services in Bowland. Mr Wells admits that
£2m. plus on offices and civic suite, a third of a mil lion on a nuclear bunker, a £100,000 interest-free loan to the chief executive and £120,000, rising fast, on the auction mart site — and absolutely no consid eration given to the views of the public on all these issues. Indeed, Mr Wells, as
lems to overcome. Don’t the people of this area know it, with spending of
West Yorkshire Metropol itan County Council by Mr
the Ribble Valley has had its administrative prob
past superintendent of Ribble Motors, does not wish to see a bus station in Clitheroe, which would benefit rural communities. But then he has a car!
JOAN PARKINSON, Becchthorpc Avenue, Waddington.
YOU will already know that our Territorial Battal ion, 4 QLR, is under threat of vanishing from the Lan cashire map. It is with dismay at this news that I am writing to ask if you will do your utmost to make our voice heard in protest. There are many viewpoints and I write as an
Battle on to save our Territorials
employer. Here in Lancashire we breed youth who are active,
intelligent and like to be thoroughly occupied. In an area of up to 10% unemployment, the unemployed reservist is far more likely to find constructive occupa tion and the self discipline required to survive difficult times than to resort to crime and destructive self esteem that so frequently overcomes the purposeless. In employ, the TA-learned skills and leadership qua
infrastructure. Do not, please, sit back and allow us to forfeit such a positive contribution to our economic activities here
lities are a positive contribution to work. Employers need this commitment within their workforces and its influence on workmates. It has a self-generating and reliable quality which a good business needs in its
root bed for our 1st Battalion, which, it has been clearly demonstrated in the recent cuts, is of impor tance and value to the country as a whole. Do please help to make our voice heard.
in the North West. We ALL need our 4th Battalion. And why “our” 4th Battalion? Because it is the
SYLVIA HOPWOOD, Chairman, Tuff-Link Ltd., Tuff-Link House, Station Road, Padiham.
Thanks for making our shop busy
I AM writing as the Chief Officer of Age Con cern Lancashire to thank the people of Clith eroe and the Ribble Valley for their generous and sustained support over the four years that our shop has been in Clitheroe.
YOU COULD SCOOP UP A WINDFALL AT THE ROYAL MINT! CALL IN AND COLLECT YOUR ENTRY FORM NOW! (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER).
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of the Valley will carry on supporting us. We will still be here at 2A Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe, and p l e a s e d t o w e l c om e e v e r y o n e a n d t h e i r donations. I would also like to wel
Wo hope that the people
meal and companionship. Several of the clubs also provide various other acti vities, such as holidays, trips, rambling, short mat bowling etc. Age Concern also organ
come the new Help the Aged shop to Clitheroe — I hope it does well and that Age Concern will benefit from its presence in Clitheroe. During the last four
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to trees I AM not a green fanatic but, as a man who would like the beauty of Britain preserved for future gen erations, I was distressed to read about the possible destruction of some trees
Mission station drama proves a winner for Trinity players
TRINITY Drama Group’s ninth production, “Letter from a General,” gave audiences a glimpse of dramatic happenings at a mission station in an Eastern country in the early 1950s.
of civil war, with General Mai Cheng (not seen) in control of the territory. His mercenaries were terrorising the locals. The mission was in the pro cess of being closed down and the nuns were hoping to be evacuated back to Ireland through the channels of the British Consulate. The scene inside the mis
The country was in a state
in Clitheroe because of age, disease or locality. So many people nowadays are
tre e only req u ires a branch removing or a bole filling with concrete (well rammed in). It should be remembered that an oak tree is not “old” until it is over 100 years of age. As regards being too near houses, if the trees were th e re BEFORE THE HOUSES, the trees have a right to remain.
their situation. Sisters Henry (Cynthia Croydon), Lucy (Helen Coles)
with which to repair the chicken run. Sister Bridget busied herself with packing books, tidying an obstinate cupboard and strongly advo cating a diet of chicken and more chicken before Mai Cheng’s soldiers conquered the chicken run.
sion common room was of the sisters “calmly” going about the process of packing up and discussing the uncertainty of
saw-happy. Very often a “diseased”
and Bridget (Jane Har greaves) opened the dialogue in accents that were unmis takably Irish. North, south or a mixture of both with the occasional Lancashire over tone thrown in — who cared? It was faithfully maintained by all the nuns throughout the play and th is g r e a t ly enhanced its credibility. All three are regular per formers on the Trinity stage and each showed her own style of interpretation. S is te r Henry was the
ing a house next to a farm and complaining about the smell of manure or a cock crowing early in the morn ing. I agree that syca mores, because of their wide leaves, can cause a lot of shade, but ash, hav ing narrow leaves with wide spaces between, are ideal for planting near houses (but not near enough for the roots to damage foundations).
It is like a person build
ises a monthly care and respite evening at Clith eroe Hospital, which serves elderly people and their carers. This group is at present full, but pfans are in hand to develop another group. A monthly advice ses
years Age Concern has developed many initiatives to benefit elderly people in the Ribble Valley. There are leisure clubs in Sab- den, Hodder Valley, Wad dington, Rimington and
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Tennis dome should be built
COUNCILLORS, please think about the dome shaped tennis scheme. This dome was recom
mended for refusal by Rib ble Valley Council’s direc tor of development Mr Philip Bailey. He said the proposed structure would be seen as a visually jar ring element in the local ity. Coun. Howel Jones was not happy with the proposed design. Some councillors agree
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says it is in the wrong place. The footballers agree with him as they are going to build the tennis dome on one of the best pitches. We say the tennis dome SHOULD BE BUILT. They could use the pitch
about living in back-to back houses facing stone- flagged yards, now some of them complain about sweeping up a few leaves in autumn. Leaf gathering is an ideal job for children and grandchildren. To make excellent compost and leaf-mould, leaves just need mixing with sulphate of ammonia and being well-tamped down in a cage at the bottom of the garden.
People used to complain
SPENSLEY — McGLYNN
Clitheroe Parish Church was the setting for the wedding of Clitheroe trainee solicitor Miss Michelle McGlynn and Mr Roger John Spensley . The bridegroom, who
the Age Concern Friendly Club, which evolved out of
the Red Cross Disabled Club. This is now meeting regularly at the Henthorn Road Community Centre and is popular and well attended by its members. Joan Charnock, our
development officer, is at present seeking premises to develop a day care facil ity in Clitheroe — a much needed service; as people have to travel a long dis tance at present. During our time in the
Ribble Valley we have been very happy to work
in close co-operation with the Pendle Club, Age Con cern Whalley, the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and other voluntary organisations. We also value our links with colleagues at Social Services and the Health Services. We hope to go on doing so with support from the community.
BURFORD, Chief officer. Age Concern, Preston.
M A R G A R E T >
trees will be cut down and replaced by young ones; yes, we need to keep planting more and more trees, but we also need to allow for the ones that will be destroyed by criminals (called vandals). In this area they have snapped off trees which were planted about 1(3 years ago. When our forefathers in the 18th century created our for ests and woodlands, chil dren were much better disciplined.
It is often said that
planting are the broad leaf types — oak, beech and lime etc. Mountain ash and cherries are fine for grass verges or in front of houses. It should also be remembered that the cor ners of farm fields are ideal places for the plant ing of trees and shrubs.
Britain. Here’s to a brighter
JAMES SMITH, 10 Emerald Street, Blackburn.
Scare stories refuted
I WAS interested to see Mr H. Howorth’s letter of October 24th, containing various inaccuracies relating to fluoride and its possible dangers, its origin, control etc. I should like to give him, and anybody else who
by the river; no one likes playing there and we lose balls in the river. Surely it could be levelled, or will they spend money on tree planting etc. for landscap ing? Or, as Mr Bailey s a y s , i t w o u ld be unsightly. Why not build the dome
across the car park on the bottom pitch? So, councillors, please
think carefully, build the tennis dome, but think about the football pitches and treat everyone fairly.
RALPH ASPINWALL, Chairman Ribble Valley
TRUST THE EXPERTS
Football League, 15 Tower Hill, Clithero^.
might be concerned, the advice that I have given recently to Mrs Linda Forrest, who is chairman of the Fight Against Fluoridation Campaign. If he will contact the librarian of the British
Dental Association, advice can be given on publi cations which refute the scare stories and inac curacies both of them have indulged in by means of letters to editors of local newspapers. May I take this opportunity to say that an inde
lished on November 1st, 1991: 72% of people in this district were in favour, while 24% were opposed. Regionally, the figures were 79% for and
15% against. I hope this information is helpful.
A. J. DOYLE, District Dental Officer, Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Authority, Montague Health Centre,
Blackburn. Trees in most need of
the nuns were absolutely superb. Made by Nan Morris, they added a touch of authen ticity that gave them the gen- tie, godly appearance to con tras t with more worldly, violent characters later in the play. Presiding over the mission
The white habits worn by
was the Rev. Mother (Anita Kellington), whose task it was
to lift morale, direct the vaca tion arrangements and conceal the presence of Fr Schiller (Roy Dewhurst), a German
Sriest, who had escajied from
to the task, inspiring confi dence with quiet but firm
lai Cheng’s soldiers. Anita was more than equal
faintly rebellious nun who spoke her mind and made no small protest at the prospect of getting in the way of flying bullets. Sister Lucy, mean while, placing great faith in St Anthony to assist decision making, clucked round cheer fully wielding a pair of pliers
counselling. One felt a sense of security under her godly protection. Promotion to a Mother Superior could not have been far away. The fifth and final nun was
resembling goodness and
truth. The real impact with raw
bru tality came with the entrance of Captain Lee (Stuart Robinson). Fully kit ted out in flak jacket uniform, with revolver on hip and wielding his black baton, mercy seemed a quality very low (town on his list of human itarian priorities. Stuart has been more asso
ciated with producing Trinity plays in recent years. What better way to assert future respect than to take this part by the scruff of the neck and wring it out with ruthless
conviction? Fr Schiller, the doctor
Sister Magdalen (Hazel Hail wood), a venerable old nun well into her 80s, who moved around the mission with limbs that had seen more active days. She spoke in a voice that showed weariness of age and the audience were delighted to show patience and deference with such a skilful exponent of the declin ing years. Hazel is not new to portraying a very old lady; this was obvious to all. The British Consul, Arthur
priest around whom the whole play revolves, was played with required humility t>y Rov Dewhurst. The role needed Ghandi-like character, which Roy was able to maintain for each apjiearance on stage. He looked and sounded like the gentle pacifist who abhors violence and has suffered at the hands of heathen thugs exactly what was required to complement the theme of the
plav.The set, simple, functional and absolutely realistic, was constructed by Jim Paul, Mike Smith and John McBride. Producer Roland Hailwood
IT was a happy occa sion all round when 100 members attended Pcn- die Club’s 41st birthday party at Clithcroe Par ish Hall on Tuesday. The tea was prepared
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and served by a team of ladies led by Mrs Edna Cowperthwaite. After wards there was a pro gramme of community singing and entertain ment provided by the Accrington Accordion Club Band. Joining in the fun
were the Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Allan
Kay, and Clithcroe’s Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Patrick Shepherd. Transport was pro
vided by C lithc roe Round Table for mem bers with mobility problems. Our picture shows the
civic guests with some of the h elpers and party-goers.
Heavy rain
brings chaos EXCESSIVE rainfall and autumn leaves led to havoc on some Ribble Valley roads last week. Over six and a half
inches of rain fell between O c to b e r 2 9 th and November 10th, with drains unable to filter much of it, due to blockage by falling leaves. The worst flooding in
can be well pleased with this production, which gave ample scope for the cast of nine to demonstrate the versatility of this church drama group. D. S. B.
Stilton (Michael Britcliffe), was the man who could pro cure the exit visas. He and his wife, Ruth (Pat Bowker), introduced the first contrast to the ambience of a Chris tian Mission. Urbane, charming, almost
hesitant, he let it be known that if an “escape” were to be effected, it would be through his efforts and influence that it would be brought about.
How to grow vegetables
A DISAPPOINTING attendance of Clitheroe Garden Club members for a lecture on “Vegetable growing in general” by Mr William Burrows, of Thel- wall, did nothing to deter from the quality of the
Such a nice man as Stilton did not deserve a wife like Ruth who obviously despised him, along with* the re s t of humanity. The cause of her bitterness
works in the family busi ness of Robinson and Spensley Ltd in Clitheroe, is the eider son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Spensley, of Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe. The bride is the only
daughter of Mr and Mrs B. McGlynn, who live near Warrington. Given away by her
father, the bride wore a full-length gown of ivory silk dupion featuring a short scalloped veil edged
evening. Slides illustrated hi
was revealed later, but Pat Bowker, adaptable as ever, kept up a delicious repartee of acid asides, blunt home-truths and several irreverent obser vations about her temporary accommodation with the nuns. Such props of powder com pact, nail file and cigarettes were expertly used to show her contempt for anything
methods and gave many alternatives to the usual ones, showing his highly productive results. . At the meeting on December 2nd, Mr Gra ham Iddon, of Hesketh Bank, will p r e s e n t “ Flower arranging for Christmas." A social eve ning is planned for Jan uary 23rd at the Station Hotel and names are now being taken.
Clitheroe was on Chatburn Road, at the Waddington Road bridge and at Edis- ford Bridge, with Clith- 'eroe Road, Sabden, and the junction of Copy Nook and Wigglesworth Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, also
burn Weather Station said: “The rainfall this month has been excessive compared to the past few Novembers. Over five of the six and a half inches fell this month, with 1.3 inches on Sunday alone!"
badly affected. A spokesman for Chat-
Bonfire cash
THE Clitheroe Castle Field bonfire raised £1,000 for local charities — on the only day in November when it didn’t rain! The bonfire was jointly
organised by the Rotary Clubs of Ribblesdale and Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley Rotaract Club. A crowd estimated at
over 3,000 attended the bonfire and witnessed a spectacular firework dis play, valued at £SS0.
PRESS RELEASE
with pearls and secured by a headdress of dried flow ers in a semi-circle. She carried a hand-tied bou quet of lilies. Bridesmaids Victoria
Old Fixe Station gaining new lease of life as vets prepare to move in.
Beresford and Katie Whi tehead (cousin) wore dresses of forest green silk dupion with velvet three- quarter length bodices and headdresses to match the bride’s. They carried hand-tied posies. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Anth ony Roberts. Best man was Mr Andres Bradshaw and ushers were Mr Gareth Spensley, the bridegroom’s brother, and Mr Stuart McGlynn, the bride’s brother. The reception was held
at the Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn. After a honeymoon in
Clitheroe. FOR TRIAL
the Canary Islands, the couple are to live in Wad dington Road, Clitheroe. Photograph: Pye’s, of
Work is well up to schedule on the conversion of
pendent NOP Survey of public opinion regarding fluoridation in the North West Region was pub
AN unemployed youth accused of making off with a £2,815 haul in a burglary from a Simonstone house* will stand trial at Burnley Crown Court. Craig Butterworth (19),
of Brotherhodhall Road, Rochdale, was accused of burglary at Lawrence Avenue, Simonstone, when he appeared before Reedley Magistrates on Monday. B u t te rw o r th , who
originally appeared before the Bench on Saturday, was remanded in custody. The case was adjourned for four weeks to allow the preparation of committal papers.
The Old Fire Station Princess Avenue, Clitheroe
into the new Veterinary Centre for S. & C MYERSCOUGH
presently at Back King Street, Clitheroe
expanded facilities for treatment of the various species of domestic animals
Opening of the new premises will be during January 1992 and the centre will offer greatly
A further press release will announce the opening of the centre:
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