itheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Lollipop protestors vow to fight on as girl hurt on road


nifer Heywood (13), of pened on Whalley Road, Douglas Place, Blackburn, near the pelican crossing received slight injuries in at the junction of Turner


Journey along ‘Silk Road’ is brought to life


GUEST speaker Miss M. Davison, of Hasling- den, gave a slide presentation entitled “Cities of the Silk Road” to a well-attended meeting ol


for hundreds of years was the major trade route between Europe and Asia, passed through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and into China. Miss Davison’s photo­


Clitheroe Probus Club. The “Silk Road,” which


graphic journey started in Moscow, illustrating the beautiful religious archi­ tecture of the city, and moved on to the cosmopol­


some years ago by a major earthquake. The combined efforts of the former Soviet Union has now rebuilt the city — with wide avenues, fountains, trees and flowers. In a cli­ mate where day tempera­ tu res reach over 100 degrees, shade is essen­ tial. Finally, the journey reached Alma Ata, a city


itan and romantic city of Samarkand. This impor­


of one million people located in Kazakhstan, on


tant trading centre was described as owing much to Muslim influence throughout the ages, the Blue Dome Mosque being an outstanding example of ancient building skills. Merchants from Europe


and Asia met in Samar­ kand and bartered spices, silks, carpets and many other commodities, she explained. The journey continued


the border with China, and a mountainous area of great scenic beauty. The architectural splendour of the buildings of the Rus­ sian Orthodox Church was clearly illustrated in a city of many attractions. A club spokesman said:


A TEENAGE girl was knocked down on a busy Clitheroe road only weeks after angry mothers said the loss of the lollipop warden would lead to an accident. Local school pupil Jen- the accident, which hap-


Street.The lollipop warden was removed from the crossing following a traffic inspec­ torate report that said there was no need for her.


cerned residents have already signed a petition to demand the reinstate­ ment of the lollipop war­ den on the crossing.


More than 250 con­


A concerned mum who eo-organised the petition,


Mrs J a ck ie Devine, expressed her sympathy for the girl and was grate­ ful that her injuries were not worse. She said: “We


don’t want to have to attend a funeral before something is done."


the lollipop warden had been conducted using a survey with a specially- devised mathematical for­ mula. It took into account a range of factors, includ­ ing not only the number of children and vehicles crossing the road, but also the speeds at which vehi­


The report removing


cles travel. To date, the site has


same.


to Bokhara in Uzbekhis- tan, where the city, a con­ trast of mud-brick homes, c o lo u r fu l m a rk e ts , mosques and modern com­ mercial buildings, was vividly brought to life by the speaker. The impact of the Islamic faith could be seen on all aspects of local lifestyle.Miss Davison then described Tashkent, which was virtually destroyed


“The vein of humour run­ ning through the talk, cou­ pled with the excellent photography and detailed descriptions of these dis­ tant and exciting cities, ensured a captivated audience.


the vote of thanks, Mr Jim Parker felt that he had actually made the journey himself.”


“Indeed, in proposing


be on May 6th, when Mr David Hewitt will talk on “Leaves from a tree-man’s


The next meeting will diary.”


moiled to i^et to his court case was lined lot) by Clitheroe magistrates for arriving late. ‘Nicholas John Lawton (29), of Albion Street. Clith-


AN unemployed man who borrowed a_ friend’s


Fined for being late at court


eroe, was summoned to Reedley Magistrates Couit charged with theft.


Lawton heard that his case bad been adjoin ned until April 11th. He subsequently pleaded guilty to


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failing to surrender to police bail. When asked why he had arrived late, Lawton


replied: “My lift did not turn up. 1 had to borrow a


friend's moped.” He also acknowledged that he was not really awaie


what time he should have been at the court. In mitigation, Mr John Greenwood told magis­


trates that the defendant had obviously misunder­ stood what was written on the charge sheet.


police had contacted her saying that, following a site visit last week, they had decided not to rein­ state the lollipop warden. Following this accident,


Mrs Devine said the _


been visited on five occa­ sions by the inspectorate and the police, but the situation remains the


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however, Mrs Devine said she would speak to the police again to see if the s itu atio n would now change. Ribble Valley MR Mr


IT FOR ROEFIELD


Nigel Evans has been con­ tacted about the potential accident blackspot and has agreed to meet worried residents on his next visit. Support for the rein­


statement of the lollipop warden has come from Ribble Valley councillor Stephen Holt. In a letter to the “Clith­


eroe A d v er tise r and Times,” he revealed that he had raised the issue at the recent Ribble Valley Council Planning and Development Committee


A RETIRED nurse tutor from Sabden completed her seventh running of the London Marathon and, in the process, raised over £100 for a sign to be erected outside Roefield Leisure Centre.


who retired from her job at Calderstones Hospital a year last October, has collected cash for various


Kitty Garnett (56),


when it was resolved that the borough council should write requesting that the c ro s s in g p a t ro l be reinstated. Coun. Holt said h


would continue to fight for this and is planning to a r r a n g e a me e t i n g between parents, county and district ward repre­ sentatives and other interested parties in the very near future “ to decide on the best way forward.”


continual and enthusiastic champion


But she has been a


for the Roefield cause over the years and decided to train this year’s sights on a new sign for the leisure centre, after the old board, which had "Roefield Leisure Centre” on it, rotted


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still does some part-time and voluntary work, only took up running in 19S5. As someone who did a little cycling and swimming, she decided to attempt a triathlon and, on finding she was more accomplished at running, took it up in a big way! A member of Clayton


best time of 3 hrs 50 mins in the London


charities since her first London Marathon in 1988.


hampered many of the world class athletes competing, the Ribble Valley's diminutive road racer more than held her own. She completed the 26-mile 385-yard race in less than four hours.


Harriers since 1988, she has achieved a personal


race, which she just failed to beat this time. In more than blustery conditions, which


Change of chairman


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A NEW chairman was appointed for Ribblcsdale Gamera Club at its AGM. making one of the most significant changes to the officers in recent years. Mr Frank Barnes was


received as the new chair­ man and. in his speech to the club, revealed hit plans for the next year. Last week, the group


atmosphere,” she said afterwards. “To run with so many people, sometimes to the accompaniment of music, makes a change to training on your own. It was fabulous.”


"I really enjoyed the


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hold ing her medal for completing the run.


She is pictured


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LOCAL children are being encouraged to take note of the wildlife around them through a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds competition.


...,s entertained with talk about prints by mem- h e r M r R a v m o n d Greenwood. He showed prints in the


te s t, launched by the RSRB’s Young Ornitholo­ gists’ Club, asks young­ sters to study the birds, plants and animals on a piece of land, then suggest how the place could be improved for wildlife.


The “Wild Places" con­


current round of the Ren die l’rint Circle and also displayed the many prints he has entered over the years, with comments. This was a different


entries range from books, cameras, binoculars and outdoor clothing to a family trip in the High­ lands of Scotland.


Prizes for the best


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