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» ■> >V'S V t ' l \ « % %. U *" ■■ 10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 19th, 1995 repairs bridleway open


CLAIMS that a bridleway and footpath were becoming unusable for horses and riders have led to major repairs.


with the Countryside Commission and the South Pennine Packhorse Trails Trust, has excavated a large section of the upper reaches of Coal Pit Lane, an ancient route connect­ ing Gisburn with open moorland below Weets Hill. Local res idents and


ouncil, in conjunction iS !>


ramblers have, however, expressed some concern that, following the clearing of the upper section of the lane, the area will become more accessible to riders of trail motor cycles and four-wheel drive vehicles. Following an incident


involving a teenage pedal cyclist who collided with a


Defence against flooding


FLOOD-RISK houses in Low Moor are to benefit from a £20m. regional flood defence programme. The National Rivers


Authority announced that it is to step up its effort to protect homes from flood­


ing, with the help of an £18m. levy on local auth­ orities and a £2m. Govern­


decaying river walls are posing a serious flood risk to homes throughout the county, including those situated between Edisford Bridge and Waddow Weir, at Low Moor. Mr J e f f Lawrenson,


been launched because crumbling culverts and


NRA flood defence and engineering manager, said: “There are many parts of the region where industrial development during Victorian times has left a legacy of crumbling culverts and decaying river walls. “The NRA is concen­


ment grant. The programme has


e r - t i i C The Lancashire County car at Coal Pit Lane’s


junction with Broaden Lane th is m o n th , a request has been made to the county council for warning signs on Coal Pit Lane as it approaches Brogden Lane at Lane Ends.


carried out, the higher section of the bridleway featured a natural stream running down its length, cascading in parts over a bed of stone and small rocks.


Prior to the work being


and wild raspberries min­ gled with heather and hawthorn, making it an interesting section for walkers, but more difficult to negotiate for those on horseback.


Blackberries, bilberries


officer for the trails trust, an organisation working to restore and redefine old


Sue Hogg, research


bridleways which have fallen into disrepair or have appeared on recent maps as fo o tp a th s , explained that work had been carried out to drain the upper section as it came off the moor, which she described as badly eroded with water.


junction with Brogden Lane large amounts of


Below Coal Pit Lane’s


rubble had been tipped, below which drainage problems had resulted in the collection of large amounts of water across the lane’s surface. The work, she said, had


been funded by the Coun­ tryside Commission and Lancashire County Coun­ cil’s Countryside Planning Unit. “We are certainly not putting a road in for vehicles,” she added. “If there is a problem, then we would have to ask the county to put some kind of traffic regulation notice there.”


although, at present, sec­ tions where work has been carried out appeared to be extremely muddy and unattractive, by diverting the water course from the moor along a ditch dug out at the side of the lane, it was intended that, once it settled, the natural sur­ face of stone would re-e- merge and natural vegeta­ tion would grow again. A horsewoman and green campaigner, she


She explained th a t


runs the trust from her home at Mankinoles, near Todmorden. The trust is currently waiting for national redesignation of a s t r in g of bridleways, which would form the Pennine Bridleway.


t 'I •(■ t % ' * *> '* ** * • » Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) J


Planning in the


pipeline


PLANS for an outline application for a residen­ tial development at The Healings, West Bradford Road, Waddington (num­ ber 0027) are among the latest applications lodged with the Ribble Valley


C o u n c i l ’s P la n n in g Department. Other plans include:


Aighton/Hnlloy: Addition of small clock tower to elevations


of science block link corridor at Stonyhurst College, Avenue Hoad, Hurst Green (0011). Listed building consent for same (0012). Unshulti Eaves: Timber fish­


ing hut to replace existing build­ ing at south of Hodder Bridge on east bank of River Hodder (0012). Chipping: Renewal of per­


mission for extension to rear at Beech House, Hesketh Lane (0010). Cla>’ton-le-l)nle: Change of use of barn/stablc/shinpon to form three cottages at Harwood Fold 1 (0002).


Farm, Snowley Road rottag


entrance/tlrivcway to servo hurdstumling area (re-submis­


C l ith c ru c : Additional


sion) at ClitnenH* Royal Gram­ mar School, Chatburn' Road


(0014). Two Hug poles at Rowland


Majorettes in high spirits at prize giving


A CLITHEROE majorette troupe started the New Year in fine step, with a party and prizegiving ceremony. The Royal British Legion Mqjorette Troupe held its Hogmanay


hoe-down at the Grecndalc Restaurant in Chatbum. Forty members of the troupe attended the event, where trophies


were presented to Rachel Pee! (majorette of the year), Carrie Ann Walker (runner-up), Cheryl Menzies (most improved newcomer)


and Rachel Mellin (runner-up). Special thanks were expressed to the troupe’s new drum section,


from Karen Walker (Ciitheroe 441316).


which is currently rehearsing very hard. The Royal British Legion Majorettes practise at Trinity Youth


and Community Centre on Tuesdays, between 5-30 and 7 p.m. Newcomers are welcome and further information is available


Switched on as school wins


national prize


LUCKY pupils at St Mary’s RC Primary School in Sabden received a Philips CD-i system, after having their name pulled out of the hat in a national draw. The £500 system and software was presented by


• tection against flooding.” The Low Moor proper­


ties are said to be at risk from flooding by a mill race which runs from Waddow Weir.


trating on setting realistic timetables for urban flood defence schemes and on the task of providing peo­ ple and property with pro-


Mr Keith Pedder, of Philips Components in Simonstone. St Mary’s is one of 500 schools to win nationwide from more than 1,600 entries.


A 26-volume encyclopedia is included in the fiackage, as well as various teaching, training and


discs containing text, photographs, video and music, all of which the youngsters can manipulate on screen by remote control. It is ail part of a “Science in Action’’ promotion


earning discs. The system uses ordinary compact


by electronic giants Philips and school staff were thrilled by the new addition to their classroom study aids.


tions to form disabled access at Barclays Bank Pic, Castle Street (0022). Listed building consent for same (0024). Head: Two-storey extension


Park, Chatuurn Road (0015). Internal and external altera­


at 0 Windsor Close (0007). Sabden: Stables, all-weather


gallops and arena, car mirk anti improved access at Wiswell Moor Bottom Farm, Whnlley


(0020). Thornley*wilh-Wheatley:


non-ilhnninnted sign at Parrock Head Hotel, Woodhousc Lane


Road (0001). Slaldburn: Free-standing


Dwelling for dairy worker (resubmission) at Little Town Farm, Longridgc Road (002G).


existing garage at Milton Road (0021). Renewal of permission


Whnlley: Improvements to


2/80/0028 for extension to exist­ ing nursing home to provide nursing accommodation at Abbeydalc, 20 Clitheroe Road (0025). Wiswell: Extension to exist­


ing garages at Bow Bam,' Old Back Lane (0010).


Dairy advice


DAIRY farmers from the Ribble Valley will be “milking” the advice of animal experts at the North West Dairy Confer­ ence next month. The conference, being


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held at Myerscough Col­ lege on February 1st, is entitled “Breeding and feeding to reduce costs”. The impressive list of


speakers on the theory of breeding and feeding for higher yields will include dairy farmers from Lin­ colnshire and Shropshire.


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THERE is a local firm producing a quality product which is prov­ ing to be the comer- s t o n e of ma n y a n a t i o n w i d e an d re gi onal bui lding project. Waddington Fell Quar­


millstone grit which is typical of the area — comes in a variety of colours, from buff yellow


ries is a small family busi­ ness which supplies other small and large businesses with the material for building anything from fireplaces and garden walls to utility buildings and aesthetically designed homes and offices with dressed stone exteriors.


The company’s natural Lancashire sandstone — a


An advertising feature by Max Gardner The well-sought-after


variety, which beautifully colour co-ordinates with the rural Lancashire hill country. h Owners Mr Tom Brown


is brothers Frank and


Andrew and their nephew Tim employ 22 people. Stonemasons, quarrymen, drivers and a secretary play their part in a com­ pany which is, literally, going places.


to a reddy pink, but'is best to uplift, brighten and reduced and reduced until seen in its heather tinted reinforce some of the they meet the require- amenities of their towns ments of the buyer: sawn and villages. „ , ,,


uuw Durham, where it is used


stone goes as far afield as Lincolnshire and County


Yet the firm plays a wjn(jow heads, sills and large part in Ribble Valley muiiion3. Just state your


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many local builders, as well as the county council, with stone for their reno­ vating and maintenance work on the area’s old bridges. . The b u s in e s s was


bought in 1960, when the Browns reopened the quarries, which can be


slabs, split-faced and dressed walling stone,


as well. I t supplies requirements!


can supply sandstone in any quantity, from a few square yards for a fire­ place to hundreds of square yards for a large housing site. Any interested custom­


The friendly business


traced back centuries. The same stone used now also went into the building of the beautiful 14th century St Helen’s Church, at Waddington. In our picture (top


ers can contact the com­ pany by telephone (0200 446334) or by fax (0200 446330).


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right) the company’s new weighbridge and attrac­ tive on-site building can be


seen. This was built using sandstone from the quar­ ries and will house the new canteen and secretar­ ial offices. The production of the


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which is the end product of the type o f sto n e seen balanced in one of the Qunr- r ie s ’ t r a c to r s


ST HELEN’S CHURCH in Waddington is an


example of the ageless beauty of the stone from Waddington Fell Quarries


finished product, which starts with the hewing of massive blocks of stone from th e q u a r r ie s , involves a senes of saw­ ings. This is based on tra­ ditional methods which go back centuries, but which


(left). Docford Bridge between Chipping and Whitewell (pic­ tured right) is


The slabs of stone are „uuc «uc mmmmt nag 'mm 'Ik mm rnmmmmmm "


in c o rp o ra te modern appliances such as the use. of industrial diamonds. m


an example of th e ty p e o f usage • Wadding-, ton Fell Quar­ r i e s ' s t o n e commands. -


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