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Exciting visitor centre on local environment


A VAST influx of visi­ tors anil the creation


by Vivien Meath


of extra jobs could radiate from an enter­ prising environmental and tourism project starting next month in Clitheroe. Work begins in April on


and the use of Cemfuel, Castle Cement’s works manager Mr Peter del Strother said: “This has been receiving considera­


tion for some time. "We are delighted to be


th e c r e a t io n of an Environmental Education


and Tourist Centre in the grounds of Castle Cement.


able to contribute. It will develop something that we already do with schools on


to a much bigger scale.” C o -o rd in a t in g the


rate 3,000 sq. ft. of space, including offices, meeting room and conference room


The centre will incorpo­ and ample parking for cars


and coaches. It is hoped that it will


talked about for several years, but has now come to fruition, due to the input of the Kibble Valley Partnership and, more particularly, members Castle Cement, the Lanca­ shire Wildlife Trust and Ribble Valley Borough Council. I t was the local


become an environmental centre of excellence, with the aim of attracting visi­ tors from toddlers to school parties, organisa- tions, tourists and local


residents. In response to those


who will undoubtedly accuse the Kibble Valley company of attempting to pull off an environmental masterstroke, in the light of controversy over the company’s application to reopen Heilman Quarry


Brakes on car festival bar hours


at Whalley POLICE have sounded the alarm over bar hours at a vintage car show to be held in Whalley at Easter. Clitheroe magistrates,


project are two people already committed to the geological and environ­ mental health of the area, John Jewitt, a Cambridge graduate with a manage­ r ia l b a c k g ro u n d in industry, who for the past nine months has been the Lancashire Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites co­ ordinator and project co ordinator for the Lanca­ shire Wildlife Trust, and Jennifer Rhodes, a gradu­ ate of the Open University and tutor in geography and science, with consider­ able experience of inten­ sive classwork, field teach­ ing and practical work. The scheme has been


Bowling tickets offer


for OAPs SENIOR citizens using the Clitheroe Castle bowl­ ing green are to be offei ed


season tickets. The Ribble Valiev


sitting at Rccdley, heard that police objected to the hours of three occasional licences for the Whalley Festival of Transport. Licensee Valerie Gra­


ham, of the Hay Horse Inn, Nelson, was applying for the licences for the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Eastei weekend show. Insp. Ian Hartley, of


Council’s Recreation and Leisure Committee has agreed to charge £(i for a concessionary season ticket, which gives unlim­ ited access to both greens from Monday to I* riday, except between noon and 2


Clitheroe Police, objected to the hours of the licences


on the grounds that an 11 p.m. close was not neces­ sary for a show which fin­ ished at -1 p.m. He said: “The show certainly won t be going on until the hours of darkness.”


Mrs Graham explained that the late bars were for


.


the purpose of stall trad­ ers at the show and would not be open to the public. The court heard there


p.m.The ticket will run from April 1st to September 3()th. On Saturdays and Sundays and for those not holding a season ticket, the hourly rate of 20p still ,


applies.Conn. John McGowan (Clitheroe) told the com­ mittee that bowlers sup­ ported the £<> fee, but were concerned about hay- injr to pav extra at week-


ends. He asked that senior citizens be allowed to use the green free on Satur­


would be a barbecue and bar on the Sunday and Monday night for the trail­ ers who would be camping overnight at the show.


days and Sundays. Chief engineer Mr Gra­


authority which initially involved the Partnership. Mr del Strother is an active member, as well as being vice-chairman of the Lancashire Group of the Geology Association and a wild flower enthusiast. Initially, the two will be


will be d e v e lo p in g n u m e r o u s h a n d s - o n


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,Jennifer Rhodes and John Jewitt


working three days a week on a voluntary basis to establish the centre. They


interactive projects, with displays including touch


and smell areas. Worksheets will be


tional use for presenta­ tions, which are to include the geology of the area, the Clitheroe landscape and local wildlife and


designed relating to the disciplines involved, including geology, the sci- ence of the area, histoiy and transport. Rooms will be set aside for educa-


botany.The pair stress that there is no intention to compete with any. othei tourism facility in the area, but to link in, co-ordinate, enhance and strengthen the existing


facilities.Talks are already taking


place with the Ribble Val­ ley Conservation Group aiid it is envisaged that the centre will be available for use by many groups throughout the area as a


meeting place. Up to 12 unemployed


people will be employed within the scheme through Clitheroe’s JobCentre. "We are looking for people with initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to have a go at doing their own


thing,” they explained. The indoor work will be


the intention is to involve the local community as


followed by the outdoor project, which includes e s ta b l ish in g n a tu re reserves, a wild flower trail and paths........... The centre will initially


much as possible. "We are appealing to


be leased for two years and the co-ordinators aim to have the doors open for the first visitors by July. The sum of £50,000 has


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been earmarked as neces­ sary for the first year, but


videos, display boards and material to make displays for the centre,” said Mr Jewitt. More information on the centre can be obtained from him (0772 31130-1) or his colleague


(020-1 811203).


Evenings Tel: Temp Moran 0200-445647 or Philip Smalley 020(M42522_ _ _


ham.I agger explained that the idea was to make room for casual visitors. The committee decided


the ev en t would be stewarded and passes issued to traders wanting


It was also staled that


of the event. Apologies


N an item in last week’s Advertiser and Times oncerning Ossett artist ,lr Brian Hugo Goodall, re incorrectly referred to lis uncle, Mr Norman Ulen, as the late Norman Mien. We apologise for my confusion this may nave caused, as Mr Allen is most definitely alive and


well. Ring found


inn. inscribed with a ate, was found at Tesco s, Jitberoe, on March 4th. Anyone who believes


GOLD lady’s wedding


he ring to be hers should ontact the supermarkets


,


to use the bar.Magistrates adjourned proceedings until today to hear from the organisers


| changes at the end of the season


FIVE Clitheroe young­ sters each received an Easter egg and a treasure tro v e of goodies on


Reward of Easter goodies


Tuesday.The youngsters — J as- min Valovin, Elizabeth Petty, Andrew Cornish, Carl’ Allison and Nichola Fishlock — were the local winners of the Marsden Building Society s Clnl- d ren a t C h r is t in a s


competition. Each branch of the


Marsden invited children and adults to submit paint­


ings, drawings and photo- graphs for a competition | designed to raise aware- ness of the NSPCC s Penny-a-Day Appeal. The appeal is encourag- ing thousands of people to


issistant manager, Mr ’atrick Fahy.


put aside a penny each. day to help fund the NSI CCs Child Protection Service in


Lancashire.


Worm your way into a greener environment


RIB? f K S S ™.<ivCk«hb'; I If


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le amount <?f ‘‘Tndfill domest c bin, has a tap to aSlC


" S K off the liquid ferti-


stive. Chief engineer at the


^ f ^ p o s ^ n i G material ready .brimmed, - | The Soilsaver has a I


ouncil Mr Graham Jaggei aid: “If all properties in he Ribble Valley did this, hen the amount of waste aken to the landfill s te


fach week would be reduced considerably.


ties take up home com­ posting, then that s at Feast a marked improve­ ment in recycling terms


“If only 10% of proper­ for us.” ,V ---- ”


lockable lid and an access | latch at the bottom to allow simple removal ol


the compost. Mr Jagger added. We


hope to meet all the requests we receive for


the units. They will be available for collection


from the council offices on Church Walk during the


first week in May. You can earmark a unit


by writing to Mr dagger, iS-aes g t e J omnost Bin. ^ t £ two units on .offer Department of Dc veH


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