Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July l&th, 1991


Clitheroe 2232J, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 ( Classified, Angler vows: ‘111 fight


NRA’s dastardly deed’ Concern over abolition of close season


RIPPLES of unrest have greeted news that the National Rivers Authority intends to pro­ pose the abolition of the close season on stillwaters. Local angler and broadcaster Martin James has


dubbed the move a “dastardly deed,” claiming that the NRA has succumbed to commercial interest. I f implemented, the imposition and timing of a


close season on British lakes and ponds will be at the discretion of the owner or lessee.


Mr James commented: “Doing away with the close


season on Stillwater fisheries is a dastardly deed. It is exactly the stillwaters that are under threat. This is where nesting birds are, for example.


“I am sick and gutted. The NRA has given in to


commercial interest. Believe me, this is a step back into the Dark Ages. The fish can cope, but wildlife can’t.”


Martin James


Treads boards


at festival TREADING the boards of Edinburgh’s fringe festival is the next acting project for a former Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil. York University stu­


dent Miss Catherine Blacktop (21), of The Haw­ thorns, Wilpshire, is to perform there in the popu­ lar musical “ Guys and Dolls” this summer. The production was first


staged at the university in December, 1993, by the


Charming Theatre Com­ pany, which was founded d y s tudent s at the university. Miss Blacktop, who is studying English lan-


as well as performing as one of Adelade’s “ Hot Box” girls. She has been performing from the age of six and stillil enjoys appear­ ing on stage. Talking about the pro­


S i, will be choreo- ing the production,


duction, Miss Blacktop said: “I haven't done cho­ reography before, but I am looking forward to the


challenge. The f irs t t ime she


appeared in the musical was with CRGS, when she took the same role. Miss Blacktop will be


making her way to Edin­ burgh at the beginning of A u g u s t t o s t a r t rehearsals.


CHARITIES BENEFIT — THANKS TO SAFETY RECORD OF CASTLE CEMENT WORKERS


TODDLERS, the talking newspaper, playing fields and young cricketers and bowlers will benefit from the safety record of Castle Cement employees.


Local charities have received a total of £700 from the


Clitheroe-based company, which is calculated on the amount of lost time through accidents during last year.


“We hold an annual draw to select a number of employees, who choose the local charities to which the cash awards are allo­


cated," explained Mr David Tomlinson, safety officer at the plant. "Four deserving causes were presented with amounts ranging


from £3110 to £100 by production manuger Mr Peter Parker.” The charities are Ribblesdale Nursery School, Ribble Valley


Talking Newspaper, West Bradford Playing Fields and Ribbles­ dale Wanderers’ Cricket and Bowling Club youth teums. “ It is very encouraging to know that, the better the safety


record at the works, the more money local charities will receive,” said Mr Tomlinson. “We have more than 200 employees at Ribblesdale and they are


all able to play their part in this scheme. We look forward to an even better safety performance next year.”


Hooked on a good cause


ANGLER Martin James certainly knows how to catch a good cause, for not only does he campaign tirelessly


on behalf of multiple sclerosis sufferers and the environment, but he is this year’s Sham Mayor of


Worston. And “ Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” artist Peter Rigg has got


his hooks into Martin’s campaigning personality, by capturing


him in this light-hearted caricature. The caricature will adorn the raffle tickets for this year’s Sham Mayor of Worston’s Fun Day, which will take place in the gardens of the Calfs Head


Hotel, Worston, on September 11th. This year, the fund-raising event is offering even bigger and better prizes,


each with a “ fishy” twist. The first prize is a luxury weekend for two in London, by courtesy of


Regional Railways and top-flight angling holiday company Go Fishing Can­ ada, with an invitation to attend the House of Commons launch of Martin’s book, “ Up Against It.” The second prize is a meal for two kindly donated by leading Ribble Valley restaurant Northcote Manor, with a fish caught that day by Martin and later


cooked by award-winning chef Nigel Haworth. The third prize is a day as an angling correspondent, which will include a


trip to the Radio Lancashire studios in Blackburn, while the fourth prize is a day’s fishing and lunch with Martin. The fun day itself looks like being another super event and, given good weather, should again raise thousands of pounds for local charities — with


sponsorship help from the Marsden Building Society and angling suppliers Ryobi Masterline Ltd, of Tewkesbury. I f you are a member of a local charity group which would like a stall at the


event, contact Geoff Braithwaite (0200 441277) for details.


The NRA has also recommended a “harmonised” statutory close season — from March loth to June


15th — for coarse fishing on all rivers, streams and canals, in England and Wales. NRA head of fisheries Mr David Jordan said:


“There was strong support for retaining a close sea­ son on rivers, streams and canals. However, views on Stillwater fisheries were far less clear cut. “The NRA’s view is that a close season on still-


waters should be at the discretion of the owner. There is no firm evidence to suggest that, for most Stillwater fisheries, dispensing with the close sea­ son will cause harm and, in some cases, it is conceiv­ able that there may be benefits to fish stocks.” Campaigners say the close season on stillwaters


is essential, in order to protect breeding water­ side wildlife. The NRA’s proposal will require the approval of


both the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State for Wales. Mr James added: “ I don’t care who I offend. I


intend to fight and fight and fight this proposal. Wildlife MUST come first, not mankind’s greedy interests.”


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