4 •' Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 19th, 1995


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nience of nipping to the local post office and being able to send a parcel, buy a stamp or even cash a pension. But, while townsfolk


w Jim ’s se rv ic e offers v illa g e r s a lifelin e


most peo­ ple enjoy the conve­


hen living in a town,


take this for granted, there are residents of some Ribble Valley vil­ lages who view the post office as a “lifeline.” One man who firmly


Mr; Sharpies (69) has manned the small post office lying at the centre of th e vil lag e , with its smartly-painted black and white sign leaving visitors under no illusion about its age old function. Of course, there is a red


believes the rural post office has an important part to play in village life is retiring Slaidbum sub- p o s tm a s te r Mr J im Sharpies. For the last 20 years,


post-box outside the office, but to many villagers it is


the face of Mr Sharpies which has really come to represent the post office


blings in Parliament about the future role of rural post offices could have unfortunate consequences for those in villages such as Slaidbum. He pointed out that elderly residents would find it very diffi­ cult, with no transport and a limited bus service, to reach Clitheroe’s post office. When entering Mr Shar-


in the village, recalled the time when post offices such as Slaidbum’s were found everywhere: “When people were working for five shillings, there were iost offices in every small lamlet.” He now fears that rum­


over the last two decades. Mr Sharpies, who lives


fronted counters with nameless faces behind them, just the postmas­ ter’s smiling face. Every time the cowbell


here is no row of glass-


JIM SHARPLES at work in Slaidburn


knowing them by name. “I have enjoyed helping


customers. People wifi come in and ask me to fill in forms for them. Often these forms are just gobb- ledegook to get through, instead of requiring a straight yes or no.” Mr Sharpies agrees


ples’ establishment at Slaidburn, the appeal of the rural post office is T instantly recognisable.


very little has changed and describes the village’as a “rural timewarp,” which was one of the initial rea­ sons he took on the post office.


years he has,found people do not like to remain in the post office for too long. “I think it is just the


rings to indicate the wooden door opening, he is guaranteed to know the customer, not just by face, but by name. He admits this is just one element of the job he will miss: “It is about meeting people, being their confidant and


there is a strange aura su r ro u n d in g all post offices, which he attrib­ utes to people’s reserve. He explained that over the


way we have been brought up; it is not a place to loiter,” he commented. Ultimately, he puts it down to the fact that cus­ tomers do not like talking about private business,


such as pensions pay­ ments, in front of other


people. Over the 20 years, Mr Sharpies believes that


working in the haulage business for many years.


He said: “I wanted a job th a t could c a r ry me through to retirement.”


le-Moors and worked for several rhaulage 'Companies before being made redun­ dant. Another job offer


arrived, but Mr Sharpies decided the time had come to get out of the fast lane.


feels v ery l i t t le has changed, the number of days the post office is open has reduced from almost six to two. He says this is due to the fact that people do not realise what ser­ vices the post office has to


Although Mr Sharpies


P e t e r f l ie s in to n ew jo b THERE is a new man, with new ideas, at the helm of a renowned local


hotel. Mr Peter Wass (pic­


tured) is the new manager of the Spread Eagle Hotel at Sawley and it is his intention to update the menu. The Trueman family,


He was born in Clayton-


Mr Sharpies actually took the position after


offer, such as facilities to pay telephone and electric­ ity bills.


could stay open all hours if everyone used these facili­ ties. “If everybody put all their business through the post office, it would need to open for five-and-a-half days a week," he said, rei­ te ra t in g the warning issued several years ago to “use it or lose it.”


He believes the doors


and village, Mr Sharpies plans t c p u r sU e - n l s interest in gardening dur­ ing retirement.


After having stamped his mark on the post office


whether he will turn the tables on himself'and become the person visiting the post office to post a letter, he jokingly admit­ ted th a t he had'been known to write the odd letter or two . . . to the “Advertiser and Times!”


B u t wh e n a s k e d


LIBRARY CORNER


THE dramatic tale of a young girl's faithful love and her pas­


sion to preserve the timeless heritage of the Isle of Lewis is among the additions at Clitheroe Library.


who have owned the his­ toric premises adjacent to the ruined Cistercian Abbey for over 40 years, b e l i e v e t h e y h a v e appointed a man who can take them from strength to strength and into the next century. Mr Wass brings to the


Jeanne Williams is a powerful story that draws on real life experience of tragedy and hap-


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hotel, which is already reputed to have one of the finest re s tau ran ts and wine cellars in the area, a wealth of experience gath­ ered at a host of hotel and catering industry jobs.


Stephen Trueman, the managing director of the


Spread Eagle, said:. “We are really thrilled that Peter has joined us. Per­


iness at the time of the Scot- ish Clearances.


tair MacNeil. A superb, hard­ hitting thriller that begins in New York and ends in the heat and corruption of El Salvador. Written by the author of six best-selling novels based on s c r e en p la y s by A l is ta ir Mac Lean.


Other books include: “The devil’s door” — Alas*


“Daughter of the storms” —


For over half a century, Cooke has been a leading interpreter of America to the world. For the first time, the best of his sports - journalism has been gathered in > this anthology, which also cele­ brates his involvement with film, theatre and jazz.


“Fun and games with Alls*. talr Cooke” — Alistair Cooke.


haircare” — Jack! Wadeson. Whether you want, an easy to


“Hairstyles, braiding and


haps we have been too tra­ ditional with our menus in the past but there is no doubt th a t things are changing.”


T H O U G H T for the week


SOME of us have experienced loneliness in crowded towns and. cities, with people thronging around us and not a single familiar face, until we nave found the solution to our problem. We begin, to takean interest in the people around •


For help and advice to promote your


business contact


Annette Stickland on l 0 2 0 0 2 2 3 2 3


us and soon discover.that although the faces, voices' and mannerisms are different, our new companions rhic


have .the. same trials and tribulations with which we are familiar.


kindness,’ thoughtfulness and friendship. There are:, other lonely people who also need to learn’ to take ■' an active interest in others that will eventually bring ;,‘K.


• Wherever.we go there is a need for our concern and .


: Old folk will always welcome’ avisit, 'a f r ie n d ly .i : :< voice and smile- or the offer- of an‘errand-to ^


glad companionship. . >-


.as such'.people'are. regarded as a .“Godsend’K on* occasions.


A ’ '■


shops. iTired mothers will be less jaded.and harassed . to nave.a:baby sitter'or a helpful'thoughtful'friend, it


home, in -the midst of people ;we did not know,’ we - have not ,been isolated, but insulated from people by our lack of interest:or.concern for the folk around ‘ us.


; It is a revelation to discover that, far away.from.


■ cheery conversation with a blind or handicapped per­ son. Someone has to take the initiative to bring lonely -people together.


with whom we can share our lives: a little, patience with a person afflicted with deafness of a short


’■ -: One of the best places to find friends and banish loneliness is in the fellowship of the church.’Do not be put off because you are in a strange place among


: strangers. Provided that you do not rush out imme­ diately, after the service, there is sure to be someone who,will be happy to talk to you and welcome you. A smile will be quickly reciprocated and most churches - have week night activities, where you can find friends


if you will take .the trouble to meet their tentative advances halfway.


, ’.the-^ uTitheurloye/or Jesus. ■' •


• No matterwhere we find >ourselves j even 'in* A'r-church-can and- should , be-'such'a sodety 'of- frienda strange surroundings, there will. usually be others i who love the Lord Jesus Christ.


r - banish-loneliness.1 Although the Quakers callthem- selves .the Society .of the Friend


v The friendship of Jesus is available to all of us and •. this'can be the common bond betweenus' that will


........ h -• -


-»i. .teach them how.to love each other. Although so very ^^®^ntfr)3mTe&cI '0ther, they had a common bond in >,


Our Lord,' with his mixed bunch of differim r sonalities; among his first dedicated followers


.... '


mg per-: l had to


■'/, ■,


" ie n d s of Jeesus,- every, n . -


care for style that will ke$p you looking good from morning to midnight, a fun style for those


frivolous moments or a classic coiffure for a glamorous gala, this book will snow you how to get perfect results.


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