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he was an ardent Conser­ vative and known by locals


as “Mr Longridge.” He had served the town '


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attended a cricket match, before watching television at home in the evening. Coun. Cliff was the first Ribble Valley Mayor to be installed in the new council chamber in May, 1989. He attended an amazing


ough Council since 1983 and was a member and former Mayor of Lon­ gridge Town Council. On S a t u r d a y he


Mayor — more than 4(i0 involving 1,250 working hours — and it was easy to see that he and his wife derived and gave much enjoyment during their year of office. High on the list of chari­


donations in lieu of flowers be made to the George Barton Trust for Motor Neurone Disease. Paying tribute to Coun.


ties he chose to benefit from his Mayor’s fund was the Motor Neurone Dis­ ease Research Fund, which was financing a new drug then being used in the treatment of the bor­ ough’s former environ­ mental health officer, Mr Richard Isherwood, who sadly died later in the year. Mi's Cliff has asked that


Cliff, leader of the council Coun. Bill Fleming' safd'on Monday: “It is a tremen­ dous shock to us. It is a fact that he will be very sadly missed by his family, by the people of Lon­ gridge, whom he has represented for a number of years on the Ribble Val­ ley Council, and the town council, where he was an e x t r eme l y popular member. “He will be very badly missed by the Ribble Val­


ley Council: as chairman of finance he had a very important and demanding position. “In recent weeks I had


described the chairman of the Finance Committee as being ‘a hard man.’ He was extremely thorough. He was also a very com­ passionate and caring per­ son who really did his best with any requests for sup­ port that came to the council. “I will miss his support


as a deputy leader, of the council very much. We had worked closely together over recent months and I f ound hi s s u p p o r t


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in the event, organised by the Huddersfield Scout Fellowship. Eight miles from the


ends in Leeds. Over 50 teams competed


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AN application for a new village hall, changing rooms and ancil­


lary community facilities at West I’radfonl Playing Kidds, (irindlolon Iloatl, West llrad- ford, is amonj; tliosi? received by the Kibble Valley Council's Planning Department (0f»72). Others include:


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fered by the local authorities, therefore making it possible for suitable patients to live a more normal life.”


Ball said: “We presented a letter for Prime Minister John Major to a Caldovstonos representative, requesting financial support for care in the commu­ nity, which would alleviate the financial burden suf­


poor comVitions across Britain, inciuiYing \,bW) at CaJrJersto/ics. Speaking for the campaigners, social worker Jean


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way criticising Caklevstones or its staff, but feels the time has come for people with learning difliculties to be treated more humanely.


Values in Action points out that it is not in any


Pensioner says Td rather go to jail than pay poll tax’


A WHALLEY pensioner told Clitheroe magis­ trates he would go to prison before paying the community charge, claiming that building- work outside his home had left his- disabled wife housebound for nine weeks.


CIi therov: Onrajje and bedroom extension at do Oar-


nett Road (057d). Removal of existing door and window and replacement with new giazed/panelled door and window (listed building applica­ tion) at 2(i Castle Street (Oo7(5). Erection of registrar's office


and marriage room on land at former Oas Hoard site. Kirk- moor Road (0oK2). Thirtv-place day care centre i land at former Cas Hoard


ex-polieeman Raymond Hollis (58), of Clitheroe Road, had failed to pay the charge for 1990, and that a liability order was being sought by the Ribble Val­ ley Council for £304.00.


The court was told that


site, Kirkmoor Road (OoSd). Hollon-by-itowland: Pro­


posed 11,000-volt overhead line reinforcement at Monuhent Head Farm, 11 el 1 i field Road


(057-1). Killington: Proposed division


of overhead line at Chew Mill Harm, ICIker lame (0575). (•rind let on: Erection of


detached dwelling and garage (reserved matters application) land at Kihhlesdnlc view. Main Street (0577). Whalley: Substitute of house


tvpc at plot 00, Woodlands Drive (0570). Sabclcn: Display of internally- illuminated pole sign, canopy


and newshourd at Sabden Ser­ vice Station (05S1).


for the charge, but claimed that work on a housing development had virtually destroyed his driveway and garage. He said that a stack of


Hollis admitted liability


he hail to pay the full com­ munity charge when his wife had been caused so much distress. Mrs Diane Rice, repre­


ns a pensioner he could not afford to sue the council and felt it was unfair that


Challenge of garden design


A FORMER plant collec­ tor and student from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Michael Jackson, is teaching on a new course in garden design at Ribb- 1e s d a 1e School thi s autumn. Mr Jackson left his


mentally handicapped. The group organising the vigil — "Values into


light the group’s claims that more patients arb incarcerated at Calder­ stones than in any other single hospital anywhere in the British Isles. It believes that they should be out, living in the community. Mrs Preston said: “Par­


The vigil was to high­


ents and relatives of patients at the hospital are deeply concerned that this


action gives the false impression that places like Calderstones are little more than prisons. “We want to make it clear that we don’t dump


our children there or allow awful practices to go on. “We are worried, too,


that this kind of publicity is very bad for s ta ff morale, because it conveys to the minds of the public all kinds of wrong impress- i o n s about ment al hospitals. “What I would like to


know is whether the social worker who organised the vigil has ever been round Calderstones Hospital. “If she has, she would


instance, that a earing staff do a very difficult job under difficult conditions. “We have always opp-


find that it is very differ­ ent from the impression given. “She would find, for


that when some patients VsTix tYv,\V tVc-j wyc vs!ow.\t to Y>o yoonoA., wWV -At NX\o upheaval that brings, their f/iterest J/J ///e jpoes /wd


that residents should be moved into the commit nity. But because they caiinot get residents into the community quickly enough, they are moving them into Calderstones first. “This is causing a con­ stant trauma for patients In fact one nurse told me


posed the movement of patients from Brockhall Hospital to Calderstones. On this point, at least, we agree with the pressure group. “Government policy is


they just want to sit down a.


being emptied to uccom- twAate. reA'tewt'a trotw


“There \s the case ol a newly-built ground-floor ward at Calderstones


all we have had in reply are soothing letters saying the patients are being treated sensitively. “But it is nonsense to


and we have expressed ouv concern by writing to the Minister involved, blit


Brockhall who need to be on the ground floor. “This is causing distress


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A N D REST H O M E EDISFORD BRIDGE, CLITHEROE


Situated in three acres overlooking the River Ribble k Registered for 28 people


those resident there are voluntary patients who enjoy a great deal of free­ dom. They enjoy clubs, visits, and a whole range of entertainments. “Only a few are medium


infer that conditions are like those of a prison. “Ninety per cent of


ber is that these are peo­ ple who have been unable to cope at home because of severe behavioural prob­ lems. “The chief problem is


security patients who are there for a short time. “What you must remem­


4S pipes blocked the drive­ way of his home while British Gas laid them to a, new housing development. This meant that lie was unable to use his ear for 13 weeks and on one occasion was unable to get his disa­ bled wife to hospital. He also alleged that caterpillar tracks from a


digger, used to lay sewer pipes, had ripped up his


driveway. Hollis pointed out that


senting the Ribble Valley Council, pointed out that work had been carried out by contractors on behalf of the council, but that Hollis expected the council to take responsibility for the damage. She said there was no


precedent for a reduction in his charge — and the l i a bi l i t y or d e r was


orders were issued by the magistrates, after the Ribble Valley Council’s bi l l ing and recovery officer, Mrs Kathleen Clark, presented evidence that accounts in respect of


granted. A further 531 liability


that number for 1990 were still outstanding.


home town of Accrington over 20 years ago to follow a career in horticulture which look him as far as Colombi a, in South America, where he col­ lected orchids for Kew. A former senior lecturer


lack of money. Improve­ ments to Calderstoncs are continuing all the time, but are limited by the financial budget available. “Residents have bought


furnishings out of their own pockets and there is very little dormitory-style accommodation. “Where this does occur,


ill horticulture at a South London college, lie has recently returned to this ar e a as a f r e el ance designer and lecturer. “The Ribble Valley is a beautiful place to live,” he says, “especially because of its varied landscapes and soils. The design course will be quite a chal­ lenge, because it is vital to create gardens which enhance the surrounding landscape rather than clash with it.” The course starts next


Wednesday, at 7-15 p.m., and further details can be obtained from Pat Murray


at Whallev Adult Centre (0254 S22717).


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Mrs Helen Roberts and Mrs Allison Whittaker and bridesmaid was Miss Katie ■Wilkinson. Best man wiis Mr Nigel Cunliffe and ushers were Mr Paul Mor lcy, Mr Stewart Hill and Mr Peter Hill.


THERE was a full house at Clitheroe Cricket, Ten­ nis and Bowling Club’s end of season party, held at Chatburn Road.


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8-30 p.m., at Chatburn Road. A quiz and treasure hunt will be held in October. Pictured are players and club members with the


wurlli with a silver tankard lo thank him for his contribution this season and looked forward to see-, ing him next season. "The next event is a race evening on Saturday, at


captain (centre) holding the Whitbread Ribblesdale League runners-up trophy.


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