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A DECISION whether to let a satellite dish antenna remain on an historic house in Whalley Road, C l i th e r o e , has be en deferred by the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning


decided to view the site before voting on the pro­ posal, which the director of development recom­ mended be refused, claim­ ing the dish antenna was detrimental to the visual character of the Grade II listed building and the his­ toric terrace group.


and Development Com­ mittee. Committee members


retrospective consent for the dish, which Coun. Ste­


The application seeks


unfair for this application to be refused now. It has been visible for the last four years. If it’s obtrusive now, it would have been obtrusive then,” Coun. Holt said. Coun. Joyce Lilburn


phen Holt (Clitheroe) said had been situated on the building for four years. “ It would be totally


(Bolton-by-Bowland) ques­ tioned the notion that a satellite dish was unac­ ceptable simply because the building was listed. “The whole thing is stu­


pid,” she said. “If a satel­ lite dish is unsightly, it’s unsightly. The fact that i t ’s a l is ted building shouldn’t make a differ­ ence. There are many buildings which are listed that most people wouldn’t look at twice.”


R e tu r n s fo r h a r v e s t fe s t iv a l


A FORMER minister of Trinity Methodist Church is returning to the town to take the harvest festi­ val service at Trinity on Sunday. ) The Rev. G. W. S.


Knowles has just retired from full-time ministry and, with his wife Mar­ garet, has returned to live in Preston. He served as superin­


Valley look forward to m e e t in g Mr and Mrs Knowles again and wish­ ing them well in their retirement. ! President of Lancashire NFU Mr Bryan Bristol is inviting fellow farmers to attend the harvest service — which will begin at 7 p.m., rather than 0 p.m., to give them time for milking!


tendent minister in Clith­ eroe from 197(1-80 and was then promoted to the office of district chairman for the North Lancashire area. He has worked in both India and Africa dur­ ing h is m in is tr y and retires from an inner city appointment in Clapham, South London. Friends in the Ribble


Washer stolen


'A WASHING machine, valued at £350, was stolen from a detached bungalow in Clough Lane, Simon- stone, between 12-15 and 12-30 p.m. on Wednesday last week.


Sweet scent o f success


THE heady bouquet of autumn flowers will now be floating through the grounds of Calderstones — following the opening of a new garden at the hospital. The garden is set out with tubs full of plants and flowers. There are chairs


and tables round it, so that residents can enjoy the relaxed and scenic surroundings. A special opening ceremony was held recently, with Mr Chris Allen, busi­ ness development manager at Burnley General Hospital, cutting the ribbon.


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WHEN it comes to fight­ ing auto crime, Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans is firmly in the driver’s seat. Mr Evans has thrown


his full support behind a scheme started by the Automobile Association, in conjunction with the Police Officers’ Association, to grade car parks according to their security level. The scheme awards ca


has been a rapid increase in car crime over the years. Many crimes car­ ried out in car parks are impulse crimes, meaning that thieves take their chance, rather than plan the crime. If security were tightened, such crimes would decrease.” Mr Evans said he was


parks a gold, silver o bronze award, which sign fies whether they ar attended, have adequat lighting or have securit cameras. Mr Evans said: “There


fully aware that if the s c h e m e w e r e to b e adopted in Clitheroe it would mean the introduc­ tion of charges at ear parks currently free to users, but said he felt the scheme was owed to motorists using car parks which charged.


Civic Society tours hamlet


THE annual meeting of the Clitheroe Civic Society took place this year out­ side the Ribble Valley, in the picturesque hamlet of Wyeollcr. Members enjoyed a tour


of the visitor centre, an ancient cruck barn, led by the Lancashire County Council c o u n tr y s id e warden. Mrs Beryl'Cassidy was


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PLANS Tor the erection of a sports pavilion ami change of use of ag r icu ltu ra l land to recreational use at Northeote Road, Langho, arc among the latest lodged with the Kibble Valiev Council’s Planning and Development Committee (0515). Billmgton: Conversion of


barn to dwelling a t Lower Woodcocks Karin, York Lane, Langho (0511). Barn conversion (listed building application) at Lower Woodcocks Farm, York Lane, Langho (05*12). Altera­ tions to upgrade accommodation and conservatory extension (listed building application) at Lower Woodcocks Farm, York Lane. Langho (05*18). Clialburn: Establishment of a


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New look for club sparks


fund raising


EXCITING plans for Clitheroe’s Pendle Club for the elderly were unveiled at a recent public meeting.


The alterations to the g a te . Details of .these


club, on Lowergate, will events can be obtained benefit hundreds of Clitb- f,.om the club, eroe’s senior citizens for Work on the first stage many years to come and of the refurbishment will have sparked off a major start as soon as possible, fund-raising drive to raise The pl.emjses are well the £45,000 still needed. use(i by more than 200


Welfare Committee chair- a , 00 01. over> an(] pro. man Mr Brian Haig out- vf(les faciiitjcs for various lined the revised plans for lypes of dancing, snooker,


Cl-theroe Old People’s members all 0f whom are k i K


the club since the purchase of the next door property, which has necessitated a change in the original plans. The meeting created


existing rooms will create space for two full-size snooker tables and provide a committee room, which will also house the Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper and an office. Since the launch of the


S u n d e r 1 and sh ow ed detailed plans of the new extension and the pro­ posed facilities, which will include a d ow ns tair s lounge, a sitting area off the main hull and ladies’ toilets. Upstairs, alterations to


plenty of interest, with 50 people attending and Id organisations represented. Architect Mr David


whist, bridge and domino drives. There is also a television lounge and talks and lectures are often given.


Gnome finds Loony P a rty home


A GNOME kitted out in Blackburn Rovers gear is


to make his debut tomor­ row with local “Loony”


politician David (King Bee) Beesley at the Rav­ ing Loony Green Giant People’s Party annual con­ ference in Devon. Mr Beesley, of Whalley


nally-illuminated shop fascia sijpi at GAS Castle Street (05*17). Kitting Of shop fascia sign (listed building application) at G/S Cas­


bus shelter at former village hall playground, Clitheroe Road


SUMNER —THORNE


Trinity Methodist Church in Clitheroe was the set­ ting for the marriage of David Sumner and Carol Thorne. The bridegroom, a lufter, is the eldest son of


Mr and Mrs P. H. Sumner, of Bury. Given away by her father, the bride wore a lull-


length ivory satin gown with a satin bodice and lace puffed sleeves. It featured satin roses on the shoul­ ders and a bow at the back. She wore a circlet headdress of ivory seed pearls and silk flowers and carried a pearl-trimmed bouquet of lemon and cream silk roses with ivory lilies and stephanotis. Matron of honour was Mrs Wendy Hargreaves,


the bride’s daughter, and also in attendance were Mrs Elizabeth Snow and Mrs Elaine Seddon, the bridegroom’s sister. Mrs Hargreaves wore a full-length off-the-shoulder


dress with roses on the shoulders. She had a cir­ clet headdress with cream roses and stephanotis and carried a shower bouquet. Mrs Snow and Mrs Seddon wore full-length off-tiie-shouider dresses with white lace trimmed bodices. They had side combs of lemon roses and aqua ribbons in their hair and carried pos ies of lemon and aqua roses and lemon stephanotis. Best man was Mr Craig William Youngs, the


bride's son, and usher was Mr Ray John Hargreaves, the bride’s son-in-law. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Need­


ham. Organist was Mr Peter Wrigley. A reception was held at Grecndale Restaurant in


Chatburn. The couple are to live in Clitheroe. Photograph: John Barry, Blackburn.


(05*10). Waddington: Erection of one


waste transfer station and the storage of reclaimed stone at the Pendlc Trading Estate, Clith­ eroe Road (05*1*1). Clitheroe: Display of exter­


tle Street (05*18). liashnll Eaves: Erection of


dwelling (reserved matters application) at Mill Lane, Kell Road (0550).


O p e ra t ion


S tr e e tw is e AN innovative scheme to help junior school children cope with dangerous situa­ tions and avoid becoming the victims of crime has been launched by the Lan­ cashire Constabulary, in conjunction with the Royal Bank of Scotland. “Operation Streetwise”


has been taking place at Whittingham Hospital, Goosnargh, for the past two weeks, and is setting out to attract over 1,200 10 and 11-year-olds. L o c a l p a r t i c i p a n t s


include Pendle County Pri­ mary School, who are sending 00 children to the event. The scheme has been specifically designed to simulate the potential dangers facing children, by creating real life situa­ tions within “Operation Streetwise” sets.


appointed to replace retir­ ing chairman Mr John Chew. Along with other members, she praised Mr Chew for his efforts over the vears.


Writing about Eaves Hall


IS there anyone in the Ribble Valley with know­ ledge about the history of the Eaves Hall Country Club? That is the plea


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A CLITHEROE man, whose lile changed dramatically following a motor cycle accident, has been given a chance to got out and about more, thanks to two local organisations. Belli the Chihcrue Ruuiul Table ami Liens Club have given Mr Ian Whittaker (2li), of Tower Hill, cheques for £500 to help purchase an outside electric wheelchair


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ing a booklet on the past and present Eaves Hall, and would like to hear from anyone who has any information, pictures or photographs etc.


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appeal to help finance the project, £5,000 has been raised. The committee has £50,000 in reserve, but to complete the improvement scheme, which will also include rewiring the whole building and improving and modernising the cen­ tral heating throughout the property, a further £>15,000 will be needed. Mr Haig said: “I am


confident that with the support received from the Ribble Valley community so far, and hopefully in the future, tile figure will be achieved. We are hoping to receive grants from such organisations as the


Ribble Valley Borough C ou n c il , L an ca sh ir e County Council and even the Rural Development Commission.” Members will also bo


Michael and St John’s RC School, there will be a tea dance, and on October 8th a coffee evening will be held at the Pendle Club. A race night will take place on November Gth at Clitli- eroe Social Club, Well-


YOUNG Ribble Valley musicians interested in widening their musical e x p e r ien c e are being encouraged to join the Settle Orchestra. The orchestra, which


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