Clitheroe 22S2i (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422S31 (Classified)' 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January Uth, 199:i


V i l l a g e c o n c e r n o v e r p l a n s f o r f a r m d w e l l i n g s


RESIDENTS of a picturesque Ribble incensed by the continuing conversion


into homes and holiday cottages. th e la s t s t iaw an ;ngS wj]l be e rected,


application to convert totally out of character


th e 17th/18th century with the countryside. Wolfen Hall, once a Chipping, she says, is an viable 800-acre farm, agricultural area whose to five dwellings.


Borough Council by Mr W. farming commurnty, with G. Fishwick, of Prescot.


The application has been tely changed by the con- submitted to Ribble Valley turned


character is bemg comple- 1


ofJ & Now the parish council building and the spltting tbecoiiversion of farm


it7f„'inew C S " : ix s s m U . 2 s describe « -U » exploit*-


tinn nfnnr village ” which, th o u g h no! used


On drugs supply charges


L CLITHEROE man was ommitted to Preston Irown Court on Tuesday ly the town’s magistrates, harged with four drugs


iffences. Yann Roger Smith (19),


if Briar Mount, Eastham Street, is charged with inauthorised possession of ,SD (a class A controlled Irug) and amphetamines a class B controlled drug) >n November Cth. He is also charged that


Clerk Mrs Jeln Faraday P'anaing aPpHcations for th ^ lv e r l io to f ’t h f f ^


which then result in new S


for agricultural purposes land wth ?° builJ* g at p re s e n t , could be future requirements. S—j ... -___“This situation proves


required at some time in ‘for


highly profitable to the owners, but is detrimental


Valley villav of farm bui.


are iings


was, instead of falling into disrepair, the farm build­ ings would be maintained and become permanent. Mr Fishwick already had planning permission to use them as holiday cottages, but was hoping to extend that permission to perma­


nent use. The character of the hall


would, he said, be retained and certainly would not detract from the suround- ing area. “You can’t see Wolfen Hall unless you go there,” he claimed. Mrs Faraday is urging


THE Derian House Children’s Hospice Appeal s ta r ted th e new y e a r with i ts f irs t £lm , a large 3 p a r t of which was raised by generous people in .1


th e Ribble Valley.


already donated, when the total proceeds from the December production, by C l i th e ro e A r t s and Theatre Society, of the m u s ic a l “ A n n ie ” is revealed later this month.


The chairman of . . - .. the Ribble Valley branch of


Derian House, Mr John Clayton, said: “The final figure from ‘Annie’ will be d etermin ed a f te r our meeting with the, CATS committee, but we are hoping for something over £7,000.”


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anyone sharing the parish council’s feelings to voice their views directly to the borough council in Clith­ eroe, or to the parish council before its next meeting on Tuesday.


to this area of outstanding natural beauty, with the creation of hamlets, holi­ day flats and houses — many of which have remained empty since completion — and an increase in the volume of traffic on our narrow coun­


try roads. “The occupants of these


new properties are usually not interested in our .com­


munity life or in the secur­ ing of our village’s future,”


■ DOWNHAM was turned into a mini-Scotland on New Year’s Eve, when the Clitheroe and District Caledonian Society held its


fifth annual Hogmanay night. The event, which was held at Downham Village Hall, was


C a s h j u s t t h e t o n i c


KIND hearted regulars to two Chatburn pubs, together with players from Chatburn Football Club and the Castle Cement Works, have helped to boost the coffers of the local playgroup and thus save it from


possible closure. Under the new Children’s Act, rooms under Chat­


burn CE' School rented to Chatburn Playschool required urgent improvements to comply with


regulations.


she claims. Meanwhile, a spokes­


man for the applicants agents said that Mr Fish­ wick was a farmer and had run Wolfen Hall as a sheep farm for a number of


m the same date he had :he unauthorised pos­ session of the two drugs ,vith intent to supply. Smith was allowed bail


years. The application related


in condition that he lives ,vith his parents, observes i curfew and th a t his ’ather stands surety for El,000.


to the conversion of redun­ dant farm buildings, which would otherwise be obso­ lete. There would be no new buildings. To all intents and pur­


poses, he said, the prop­ erty would be exactly as it


the Brown Cow public house Mr Mike Haworth held a charity quiz night and raffle, which raised £222.10. Regulars to the Black Bull public house also pitched m to raise extra cash, as did the Castle Cement Works. Chatburn FC came up trumps by donating hall


To help with the necessary changes, landlord ol , „ , „ I<W.1!‘<1W HA'f - - - _ _ _ _ _


S c o t t i s h c e i l i d h f u n a t D o w n h a m V i l l a g e H a l l . _


attended by dozens of ex-patriot Scots, who turned out in tradi­ tional Scottish dress for the occasion.


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tional Scottish dancing, followed by a Jacob’s join supper and plenty of Hogmanay brew!


The revellers also enjoyed a ceilidh, with live music and tradi­ .............


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Derian House Appeal have, however, revealed th a t over Christmas a- staggering £100,000 was collected through a series of shows, pantomimes, fairs, dances and carol s in g in g e v e n t s and


O rg a n is e r s of th e


Organisers are hoping through the support ofo to build on the £125,000 many schoolchildren m the i area.


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Christmas,” said Miss,. Margaret Vinten, chair-)’ man of the Trustees. “tye, are deeply touched by all, the hard work and effort,) all the sacrifice shown'by.,


“We, had a wonderful


gQ many people, despite, th is


hardship,


special haven of love and; care for children with life- / shortening conditions and) their families.”


time of economic to help,create a


raised already to furnish) and equip the building in Astley Village, near Chor- ley, but, as Miss Vinten! admits, the appeal facesj its greatest challenge of all* in raising the remaining’ £500,000 to keep the:: hospice open for its first1 year. “Despite the magnifi-j


Enough money has been!


cent effort so far, there* can be no let up, for there”; is still no suggestion of- public funding and we’ need to find £100,000 a! month before the sum­ mer,” she added. Anyone who would like'


41739). Sports theft


THIEVES stole £450. worth of Reebok and Nike


the cash raised from a charity football match over the Christmas period. The event raised £82, with the other half going to Addenbrooke Hospital. Playgroup leader Mrs Carol Wareing said the money


would help provide a new toilet and two washbasins and obtain for the playgroup the necessary certificate


from the social services. “I t has been wonderful. People have been very


good in helping to raise the money for the contin­ uation of the playschool and we certainly appreci­ ate all their efforts,” she. said. Picture: Brown Cow landlord Mr Haworth Cleft)


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tracksuit bottoms, along with a Nike holdall, valued at £21, from Castle Sports in Moor Lane, Clitheroe,! . at 4 a.m. on Monday after' breaking a glass panel in: the front door.


hands a cheque to Mrs Wareing (centre) to help pay for improvements.


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with the arrangements there is a lot to think about and do in the days and weeks following a death. And that is where the


left, the wishes of the closest relatives are earned out. It is wise to consider


whether you have made any preparations for your own death. It is a subject not often discussed, but one which, like the making of a will, is of great importance. There is nothing more


services of a funeral director come in, for he — or she — is the person who can solve many of the problems and make most of the arrangements. They handle virtually


everything, from removing the body, whether in hospital or at home, to collecting cards from the various flowers and wreaths sent on the day of the funeral. The one thing the


certain in life than the fact that one day we will all die, so there is absolutely no reason why talking about it sensibly should be shunned.


funeral director does not do is to register the death. This must be carried out by a relative. The family will be asked


what kind of funeral the deceased wanted and, quite often, unless the matter has been discussed beforehand and / instructions have-been


to your family if you could leave instructions where certain papers and other relevant information can be found. If you know how you want your funeral to be conducted and who you want to carry out the necessary arrangements, leave them clearly marked. It could save a lot of trouble for a lot of people.


It would be a great help There are many things


to consider following a bereavement — whether


the person should be buried or cremated, for


instance. If it is to be bur­


ial, one thing to consider is where. Did the person concerned leave instructions requesting that they be buried alongside a member of the


family? If it is to be a


cremation, are there any instructions regarding disposal of the ashes? Is there to be a particular minister to conduct the funeral service? Are there any special instructions as to the format of the service and are flowers requested or donations to charity.


burial or cremation has been made, the death registered and the disposal certificate obtained, the practical arrangements can commence. A date and time can be set, people informed and the event


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through difficult circumstances. A bereavement support


THERE is always a h e lp in g h an d , how­ ev e r d e s p e r a te th e


fu tu re seems. The Ribble Valley has


group in the Ribble Valley is only too pleased to offer help and assistance. This time of year is especially hard for bereaved people, as it brings back memories of a loved one in a particu­ larly poignant way.


listening ear, then contact the support group. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7-30 p.m. in the Clitheroe Library meeting room. The next meeting is on January 19th. If you would like to


If you do need that


several groups offering various types of specia­ lised bereavement sup-, p o r t , in c lu d in g th e S am a r itan s ’ 24-hour telephone helpline. Founded in 1953 by


Blackburn minister the Rev. Chad Varah, the Samaritans now have ■branches and volun­ teers nationwide and are well known and respected for their work counselling those in emotional crisis. M o d e r n d a y


can go ahead. If there are problems in


actually coming to terms with a bereavement, there are other people who can


help. ,


example, are always on hand to talk people ■


The Samaritans, for


know more about the group, or require transport, please ring Ann Connell or Sheila Hailwood at Clitheroe . Community Hospital (tel. Clitheroe 27311). At best, bereavement is


an uncomfortable experience. At worst, it is


sometimes traumatic. But there are plenty of people around who are available to give helpful advice and valuable support — so do not be afraid to make use of them.


pres sures, including financial, employment, marital and alcohol and drugs related problems, have led to an increase in the rate of suicides, w hich p a r t ic u la r ly a f f e c t t h e m a l e population.


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