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wrote appreciatively about his dining-out experience at Raul Heatlicote’s, he raised local temperatures with Lhe comment: “His p rem ise s a re th re e knocked-together cottages on the edge of one of the less attractive villages that straggle along the Pennincs, an area riddled with the meat-and-two- veg virus.” Capt. Davis told the
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‘Shadow’ post
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COMMENTS from Ribble Valley MI’ Nigel Evans on our front page last week have been the talk of the town, with the people of Clitlieroe coming out both for and against his views on the local economic crisis. The “Advertiser ami Times" has been flooded with
hard-hitting letters following his remarks that Clith eroe, rather than the Government, is to blame for the
local slump. Tlie letters alternately shower criticism and praise
on Mr Evans for his comments, made about a letter from the Clitheroe anil District Chamber of Trade to the Prime Minister.
and District Chamber of Trade Mr Chris Wood. He writes: “Initial anger lias given way to amaze
Those incensed include president of the Clitlicroe
ment that lie could so condemn a town he is elected to represent. Clitheroe does an enormous amount in the way of self-promotion and advertisement.”
we need the national climate in which to prosper. But the lead for that must come from the top. We reject with contempt the comments made about our beauti ful town.” Clitlieroe Mayor Conn. Denis McWilliam writes:
He continues: “Like every oilier town in Britain, - i- 'i
“Advertiser and Times” that the comment about the area’s cuisine made him particularly “wild and
"What I find hard is to be accused of not making up our mind, when the power of local government is so limited. Give us the power — locally — and we will
finish the job — locally!” Mr Ron Valovin, or Green Drive, Clitheroe. com
ments: “His gall in placing responsibility on to Kibble Valley trailers for major problems they share witli the rest of the country is breathtaking.”
tlie south of England, I am an adoptive son of the Kib ble Valley of some 30 years,” he said, “and therefore I have a good knowledge of its beauty and also of the many superb places that there are to eat at all levels. “The prices suit the
indignant.” “Although I was born in
rPHOTO: JOHN HARRY Just fancy this for book week!
FICTIONAL bobby I’C I’lod maintained law and order as storybook characters came to life on Fri day in a magical day of fancy dress at Brabins Endowed School, Chipping. Schooldays have never seemed so carefree and
pockets of visitors and residents alike, from deli cious snacks in our local hostoiries to gourmet meals in the many restau rants. Some of these are recommended by Egon Rtmay and I believe there is at least one in the Michclin Guide.’ “Tile doughty reporter
whimsical as when headmistress Mrs I’ani Cravs- tim paraded as the favourite storybook constable. Her inspired contribution to the lancy dress extrav aganza brought hook week at llie sciiool to a
excitement of the day, dressing as their favourite characters — from the much-loved Snow White to the mysterious Batman. The unforgettable scene brought books and read
fairy tale ending. Pupils and staff threw themselves into the
ing to life, capturing the imaginations of children throughout the school. Full story, page!).
lias either not researched his subject properly or is intent on furthering the cau se of th e g r e a t North/Soutli divide. “1 believe — and I can
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who is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School’s head of politics, will spend the week shallowing Blackburn MI’ Jack SI raw, who is Shadow Minister for Housing. During the week
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speak from experience — that Kibble Valley restau rants and liostelries offer some of tlie best cuisine in tile world.” Equally indignant about
FREE parking in Ribble Valley’s main towns could soon be phased out.
tlie smear is Ribble Valley tourism officer Mr Keith Taylor, who declared: “It’s like saying that all people in London ea t pig’s trotters.” He added: “This area is
Mr Murphy will he privv.v to meetings of t he Shadow Cabinet and will he attached to a standing committee. He said: “I believe Michael Ilescltinc is
has taught polities for 22 years, said he hopes to ascertain how the two major pnrLics work behind • the scenes and gain
presenting a hill In one of the committees, so it promises to get finite unruly!" Mr Murphy, who
report to be submitted to counc illors to n ig h t , encouraging people to cycle or walk to work could eventually be the way forward! The Ribble Valley
According to a lengthy
developing a well-de served reputation for the quality of its accommoda tion and meals. We have several restaurants and hotels which have reeenly won national awards and it is a shame that some jour nalists are so misinformed as to not appreciate the true nature of the area. “Fortunately, we who
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Council’s Planning'and Development Committee will be asked to support a recommendation', to intro duce charging for car parking in Clitheroe, Lon- gridge and Ribcliester, as soon as an investigation of tlie most efficient system of pricing and survey of impact lias been completed and Hie necessary orders introduced. In his report, director of
have visited the area’s res tnuranls are well aware of llie delights of the Ribble Valley — we have cer tainly never received com plaints about the cuisine. M r 'Paylor said that peo
an insight into the work of chief whips. He added: “I am
doing the placement to freshen up my own knowledge of polities, which 1 iiope. in turn, to pass on to my students."
Wound up
THE Ex-Service I’erson nel Welfare Fund, winch was established to assist those returning to Clitli- eroe after the second world war, lias now been wound up, with the approval of Lhe Charity Commissioners. It was fell that the nrig-
pie who had stayed at the Ribble Valley’s lied and breakfast places had reported that the food was as good as anywhere else in England — and even Hie world. Rut Mr Whitley remains
development Mr Philip Bailey recommends that ch a rg e s b e v a r i e d ,
depending on the function of any particular ear park. As* expected, the report
brought instant criticism from tlie town’s Chamber
A C1IATBURN pen sioner, who lost two bank
unrepentant and told the “Advertiser anil Times’’ 0 c o n t in u e d o n p a g e 10
that Ribble Valley Council employees will still be allowed, free of charge, on land that partially is ren te d by the local authority, at a cost to the ratepayer. “We also note Hie com
mas, tills tiling raises its head,” commented press officer Mr Barry Stevens. “The Chamber notes
ment that Chester Avenue ear park is considered to be unsuitable, because of s e c u r i t y , fo r t li c authority’s employees to use, but it seems it is all right for the rest of us. “We note that one full
time person is to be employed to oversee car parking at Clitheroe, Lon- gridge and Ribcliester anil we ask whether this is to be Clark Kent! How one person can maintain nn hourly wateii on ear parks
books in Clitheroe town centre, is trying to trace tile “good Samaritan" who posted them back to her.
(S‘l) said the person did not reveal his or her iden tity. lint she would not like the matter to pass without expressing thanks. ' • T li e I) o o k s w e r e
of Trade. “Coming up to Christ
in three different towns is quite beyond compre hension.’’ Mr Stevens concluded
that until a proper analysis of expenditure and income was prepared in relation to ear parking charges, the Chamber hoped council lors would vote it down. Tonight’s report states
that there is an increasing need to gain maximum financial benefit from the council’s assets; the stated Government position, that car parking should be limited by either capacity or price, highlights the forthcoming country-wide review of ear parking policy and practice. It points out th a t
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points out that any charg ing system must be accom panied by an effective sys tern of enforcement.
been caused in tile past, following complaints from visitors to the-town. Clearly, parking fines do not assist Clitheroe’s i hi age as a to u r i s t destination."
“Many problems have
the report highlights the loss of space during the development of the auction mart; the increase in Hie amount of retail trade visiting the town as a result; the growth of tour ism and increased cars fol lowing two new major housing developments.
Looking to the future,
against the introduction of fees is the likely increase in traffic on side streets adjoining existing car parks.
On the su b je c t of enforcement, Mr Bailey
T h a n k s t o g o o d S a m a r i t a n Mrs Fanny Haworth
returned through the posL the day after 1 lost them and I would like to say it was a very kind act. it's good to know there are such good people about.” said Mrs Haworth.
D u s t c l o u d b r i n g s p o l l u t i o n w o r r y
...al purpose of the fund has long since lapsed. The amount retained in the fund lias, with the approval of the Charity Commissioners, been absorbed into llie Clith eroe Royal British Legion Welfare Fund. T h e a e t i on w a s
A POLLUTION scare hit Clitheroe at the weekend — with reports of a big cloud of dust passing over a large section of the town. Worried residents inundated the Ribble
approved by the trustees at a meeting held in Hie Town HijJl, chaired by Mr Eric Brifeewell.
environmental health officer, said: “We have received numerous complaints from residents about an alleged cloud of dust that passed over the town on Saturday night. 1 must say, though, the heavy fog will cer tainly have aggravated any such emission.” He continued: “We have contacted local firms to
Mr David Newton, the borough council's principal
Valley Council’s environmental health department and the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” office with complaints about the
cloud, which was spotted on Saturday night. Tlie cloud of dust, which left stationary ears filthy,
is alleged to have stretched from Moorland Avenue, off Pimlico Road, to Montague Street, offi3awdlands.
see if they can offer any explanation regarding the incident and will be passing on any information to
'referred to the cloud’s nuisance value, as opposed to any health threat.
obviously gone wrong.” Mr Newton pointed out that the complaints
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution. If this cloud was as bad as people say, then something lias
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that more information is needed, Mr Bailey states that a system should be introduced as soon as pos sible, because charging can contribute effectively to the use of available space anil, in Clithcroc before the loss of tile tem porary spaces on the site of the former auction mart.
Although lie accepts
work to make visits to Clilheroe town centre more practical by foot or on bicycle could relieve pressure on ear parking and recommends tha‘ investigations into sites and facilities for cyclists in the centre of Longriilge and Clitheroe be carried out.
He adds that associated
cost, assuming that pay and display equipment is introduced, at five car parks, is £30,000 fo machinery, £1,500 for run ning costs and £15,000 for staffing (one full-time on s i te and 10 h o u r s ’ enforcement).
A rough estimate of the
meat of “it could be that tlie expenditure outstrips the income,” from Mr Stevens.
Tlie sum brought a com
recommended to make no charge for parking in vii lages other than Ribches ter, but agree that it be kept under review.
Councillors will be B U O Y A N T ; U PH Q IS T E R Y
Mrs Elisabeth Coates, of Littlemoor, who remarks: “If someone can bring some of the members of Clitlicroe Chamber of Trade kicking and screaming
Those coming to the defence of Mr Evans include
into tile 20th century, then I welcome Nigel Evans’s contribution to the debate.” She continues: “Someone once remarked that Clitli-
that it is now all in fairyland.” Mr Eric Bracewell, of Primrose Street, Clitheroe,
either progress or decline.” @ Letters — page 8
eroe was half in Lancashire and half m iairvland. 1 say to some members of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade
writes: "While having a deep affection for my adopted town, of one tiling 1 am certain, namely that Clitli- erne cannot forever remain in the past and must
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