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20 Scouts, aged between 16 and 20, set off for the Ardennes area of Bel­ gium last week for a two week camping expedition.


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Jolliffes are forced to shut up shop


Bashall Eaves business closes tomorrow


travelled from as far afield as Manchester, Blackburn and Halifax to buy our products, but, as the recession has continued to bite, even people who seek these kind of specialised foods have cut back,” said Mrs Jolliffe. A. combination of high


to the Ribble Valley three years ago, decided, when they took the business over, to extend the range of products in the shop to include organic foods for children and adults who suffer from allergies. “We had people who


business two years ago, we have subsidised the grocery side to the tune of £10,000,” explained Mrs Jolliffe (pictured with her children). The family, who moved


continue to open six hours a week, the high cost of keeping the grocery shop open has forced Mr Clive Jolliffe and his wife, Cath­ erine, to have a rethink. “Since we took over the


THE threat hanging over the existance of village shops has been dealt a cruel blow with the news that the Bashall Eaves grocery shop, which dou­ bles as a post office, will close tomorrow. While the post office will


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resourced neighbouring authorities will be casting an envious eye at the qual­ ity and content of our summer scheme,” said chief commercial services officer Mr John Heap at a meeting of the borough council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee. The summer scheme,


the Ribble Valley on the map. ‘Many larger, better Read, Chatburn, Slaid-


have been very successful and greatly appreciated by parents,” said Coun. Ted Boden (Chatburn). Mr Heap reported on


burn and Billington. “The rural activity days


the general success of the s c h e m e , w h i c h a l s o


third year, the scheme is the result of a three-way partnership between the borough council, Lanca­ shire County Youth Ser­ vice and the Lancashire Association of Bovs’ Clubs. “Tennis courses, cricket


embraces a wide variety of sports and arts in the dis­ tr ic t’s main centres of Clitheroe and Longridge. He said: “Now in its


inrural parts’ programme is a great advertisement for how agencies with similar aims can maximise their resources through partnership initiatives. “The real beneficiaries


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business rates, low usage by villagers and reduced services on the post office side meant that fewer peo­ ple were passing through


the doors of the village’s only shop. “One of the problems is


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customers, Mr and Mrs Jolliffe explained that business had continued to fall away, to the point where they were unable to continue with the shop. “When the villagers’ heard the news, many of


lagers find it cheaper to buy from the larger super­ markets, although some of o u r p ro d u c ts w ere cheaper,” said Mrs Jolliffe. In a letter to all their


them were apologetic and sad, but they understood our dilemma; equally, we can understand why they are using the supermar­ kets,” commented Mrs Jolliffe. From tomorrow, the


closure of the shop will leave villagers with no alternative but to travel the five miles into Clith­ eroe for basic foods. “What we are losing is


more th an a sh o p ,” explained Mrs Jolliffe, “what we are losing is a focal point where local people could meet and find


Bid to block rail extension fails by one vote


extension plan failed by a nine-to-eight majority, fol­ lowing a site visit by the borough council’s Recre­ a t i o n and L e i s u r e Committee. And the committee


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ing to extend the railway in a loop around a play area, which is situated on adjacent land between the existing track and an access to the Edisford caravan park. The scheme was s u bm i t t e d for approval earlier in the year and has aroused opposition from several


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decided that the extension scheme was worth further investigation and that dis­ cussions with the railway operators should continue. The operators are seek­


THE Ribble Valley Live Steamer group has won the first round in its battle to extend the popular miniature railway at Clitheroe’s Edisford beauty spot. A bid to block the


would be a disservice to Clitheroe people, as it would deter them using the play area in the middle of the proposed track. He recognised the value of having the railway at Edisford, but felt the two amenities could work together. “To keep it as it is would


He said the extension


(Clitheroe) said the space in question was used by families for picnicking and ball games. It was an area where people could please themselves what they did — space where activities were at present not res­ tricted. The extension


be the best use of the land,” he added. Coun. Catherine Hooper


began with a contribution from Coun. Bert Jones, who is not a member of the Recreation and Lei­ sure Committee, but was allowed to speak because h e i s a w a r d representative.


Clitheroe councillors dur­ ing debates in the council chamber. A revised plan, providing greater access to the play area, was placed before the commit­ tee in June in the hope of satisfying the opponents’ fears. At that meeting, the matter was adjourned for a site visit. The most recent debate


reasonable request for the operators to want to extend a very popular facility. The resolution to refuse the scheme came from


garet Sutcliffe (Clitheroe) said that she had made a dozen visits to the site and had never seen more than 25 people using it at any one time. The main attrac­ tions at Edisford were the riverbank picnic area (which lies outside the railway network), the cafe and the steamers. She felt that it was a


Coun. John McGowan ( C l i t h e r o e ) , who expressed concern about the safety aspect of pro­ posed fencing for the site. He felt that discussion about the council’s share in ticket sales was also a m a t te r for concern. “Would the 50% share be increased to 75%?” he asked. Speaking in favour of


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the scheme, Coun. Peter Evans (Wilpshire) said he did not feel that the cen­ tral area would be cut off from public use as there was a specific crossing included in the plan. But he agreed with


scheme would lead to con- with the operators before trols, she added.


But Coun. Mrs Mar­


go-ahead. Co u n . Al l a n Kay


the scheme was given the


(Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley) also supported the scheme, saying an extension of the track would “enhance a very good tourist attraction.” He added: “I don’t see


Coun. McGowan that the council’s share in ticket sales should be discussed


out what was happening in the village. When the shop was open, people could come and go as they pleased, but in future the post office will open between 9 a.m. and 12 noon on Mondays and Thursdays.”


a similar blow recently, following the loss of the grocery side of the village shop. The post office and newsagency have been retained with reduced opening hours.


Rimington has suffered 7 < < v r


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