C litl/croe J,22.S2J, (Editorial), J,22-12-S ( Adrertiximj). Ilnnilei/ !,2d-S.il (Claxxijietl)


Calderstones boss says


fond farewell


ONE of Calderstones H o sp ita l’s lon g e s t serving senior manag­ ers has said goodbye." Mr Tom McLean retired


became a student nurse in St Albans. Since then, he lias held a variety of posts in different parts of the


on Monday as executive director, nurse advisor and director of practice development at Calder­ stones a f te r 24 years there. Mr McLean’s career in


Damage from horses’ hooves


RIDING enthusiasts in the Ribble Valley could get their hooves clipped if a b y - law g e t s t h e go-ahead. A meeting of the Ribble


Valley Parish Councils’ Liaison Committee will hear tonight that accidents have happened in bor­ oughs where riding is allowed on children’s play areas. Ribble Valley Council


nursing officer, in 15)72. His involvement


country, arriving at Cal­ derstones, as principal


the NHS began in 1955) when, at the age of 22, he


policy development, at both regional and national levels, has meant that Cal­ derstones has been at the cutting edge of commu nity-based services for people with learning disabilities.


learning disabled earned him an MBE in 15)81 and gained him further recog­ nition in 195)2, when he was made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Central Lancashire. M r M c L e a n , w h o


His services to the


enjoyed a retirement party at the hospital on Friday, still intends to offer his services on an advisory level. He said: “The work that


will be asked to consider introducing a by-law pre­ venting horse riding in local play areas.


CHIPPING IN FOR CHARITY


YOUNG farmers in Chipping are a chip off the old block when it comes to raising money for worthy causes. At their annual prize-giving they presented che­


gathering also heard that Chipping Young h armer Michael Hayhurst had finished overall second in the Dairy Nation Stock-Judging Competition, held at Ston-


eleigh, Warwickshire. ques totalling over £1,500 to the villagers three Mark Robinson: intermediate member, Anne Ingoldby; Prizes were awarded as followsiJumor member, . . . . ,


is developing now, around the involvement of people with learning disability in decision-making about the provision of services, is very exciting.”


and daueo. Tlu* Blind Welfare Group tours local villages, offer­


ing advice, support and special reading materials. Chipping Young Farmers raised the money from


a series of events, including a duck race and a disco. The chairman of the group, Mr John Stott, secretary Miss Anne Ingoldby "" 1 ........


received awards. The and


shire Cup, Julie Bennett. Chipping


01995 01444.


activities to youngsters aged 13 to 2b. I' urther details from John Stott, on 01995 01209, or Anne Ingoldby, on


Chiumrur Young Farm rmers offers a wide range of


Our picture shows the young farmers with then bumper cheques. (CAT 2722).


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Traffic cones to the rescue


FOUR old traffic cones arc keeping children and their parents in Chatburn ecstatically happy.


Mr and Mrs Maurice Smithson, of Hudson’s


They were provided by


Ices, in the hope that the children would u se th e cones instead of the litter bins as goal posts in their evening kick-abouts.


children have been using the playing field litter bins as goal posts and, once the games have finished, the bins have been left dis­ carded and, consequently, litter has been spread all over the place. Residents have been


For months the village .


Main stockists of all the top quality manufacturers


am


Smithson drove to a til) in Burnley, where he had seen the old traffic cones a


few days earlier. He collected them and


for the past few weeks the bins on the playing field have stayed intact and the children have been getting hours and hours of delight out of the old cones. Mrs Irene Smithson


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twead & twist and all the latest designs


1000s & 1000s of plain


Dales, we must be doing something right!!


Over 50 years in the


said: “The village children have been using the bins as goal posts for ages and it has meant rubbish being spread across the field. These cones have given them something to use instead of the bins.” Parish council secretary


worrying about how to deal with the problem, and at a recent meeting of* the parish council one resident iggested the cones as a


a Tasty treats in store


LOCAL folk are being invited to take part in a Tasty Morsels competition at trie Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.


staff will be holding a multi-media exhibition based on the theme of food and they would like Ribble Valley people to get involved by offering their favourite recipes.


From to d a y u n t i l November 3rd, gallery


Entries will be judged by Bolton-by-Bowlaml


schoolboy Lionel Nierop, who was a contestant in


the recent North West final for BBC Television’s Junior MasterChef con­ test, and a representative from Gibbon Bridge Hotel, which is sponsoring the


to Elaine Sugar, Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe, between now and October 20th. A prize will be presented on November 7th.


exhibition. Entries should be sent


tion will be ceramics, paintings, jewellery and


more delicate delights, Included in the exhibi­ SUPERSTARS IN TOWN


ICE hockey stars met the sport’s local enthusiasts during a prize presentation at Whalley Library. Sweden’s Patrik Ferlander and Johan Goransson,


“spot the puck” and first prizewinner Thomas Fair- clough was presented with a iamily ticket to watch Blackburn Hawks versus Whitley Bay Warriors at


Youngsters and adults entered the competition to . .


and Michelle Cavannah. They won single tickets to the same game.


Hawks’ player-coach and former Great Britain International.


The prizes were presented by Jim Pennycook, .


Runners-up were Alex Davies, Matthew bouthall . . .. *.


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Matthew Southall, Thomas Fairclougli, Alex Davies and Michelle Cavannah. Back row: Ismo Rokala. Johan Goransson and Patrik Ferlander. (CAT 2525)


Pictured, front row from the lelt, is .Jim Pennycook,


Recollections of old Clitheroe


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OLD Clithei'oe will be recalled in an exhibi­ tion at the Pariah C h u r c h H a l l o n O c t o b e r 24th a n d


1850 and 15)50, which could


be displayed. The themes of the sec­


graphs and artefacts of Clitheroe in the past are to be displayed at the hall in Church Street. Proceeds from the exhibition’s admission charge will be donated to Christian Aid. Organisers are asking


people to come forward with items of historical interest, dating between


Bridge club


THE winners at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday evening were: N/S Mr. K. Watson and Mr. R. Geddes, with Mrs .J. Mar- tindale and Mr. R. Ward second: E/W Mr H. Kay and Mrs E. Wood, with Mr R. Bailey and Mrs J. Teller second.


the winners were: N/S Mr L. Garner and Mr G. Cap- stick, with Mr C. Pollard and Mrs E. Wilson second; EAV Mrs J. Stubbens and Mr H. Fielding, with Mr and Mrs R. Ward second.


On Thursday evening


tors are always welcome. Those interested should


Give blood


THE National Blood Transfusion Service will


be holding blood donor sessions at Clitheroe I ar- ish Hall. Church Street, next Thursday (October 10th), from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5-30 p.m.


and 7-30 p.m. New members and visi­


ring the honorary secre­ tary on 01200 428041.


25th. Memorabilia, photo­


tions include the world wars, church and chapel memories, town celebra­ tions, the rise and fall of the cotton industry, civic events and the history of


quarrying. All exhibits will be care­


fully looked after and should be labelled with the owner’s name and address. They will be needed a week before the event. On display will be some


the arena. „


From Monday 14th October 1996 a pay and display system of charging for parking on car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge will begin. The charges wiU apply to the following car parks which are designated as being suitable for either short stay or long stay parking.


LONGSTAY


CHESTER AVENUE, CLITHEROE HOLDEN STREET, CLITHEROE NORTH STREET, CLITHEROE WHALLEY ROAD, CLITHEROE PEEL STREET, CLITHEROE MITCHELL STREET, CLITHEROE MARDALE ROAD, LONGRIDGE EDISFORD ROAD, CLITHEROE (OCT


SHORT STAY


RAILWAY VIEW (COUNCIL OFFICES), CLITHEROE LOWERGATE, CLITHEROE


MARKET CAR PARK, CLITHEROE BARCLAY ROAD, LONGRIDGE


APRIL) £disfoRD ROAD, CLITHEROE (MAY-SEPT)


historic slides of old Clith­ eroe, never seen before by the public, which will be of great interest to anyone born and bred in the Rib­


ble Valley. Anyone with items to


012(10 4242S3. Raised £207


THE Friends of Fur and Feather coffee morning,


held at Clitheroe Mayor’s Parlour, raised £20? for the group’s funds. The money will be used to con­ tinue the Friends’ work of helping stray, sick and injured animals. The raffle winners were Mrs Met­ calfe, Mrs Precdy, Mrs Dickinson, Mrs Harrison and Mrs Chenery.


Chemists’ rota


TODA and tomorrow. Boots the Chemist Ltd, of Castle Street, Clitheroe, will be open until 0-80 p. m.


Railway View Road: Sun­ day, noon to 1 p.m. Mon­ day to Friday until 0-80 p.m.


P e ter Buckley Ltd,


The charges apply during 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday on all car parks except Mardale Road, Longridge and Edisford Road, Clitheroe where they apply on Sundays also. Parking permits are available for use on long stay car parks at a cost of £25. These will allow a vehicle to be parked all day on any of the long stay car parks for the period up to


30th Septemberl997.


Permits can be bought from Tuesday 8th October onwards at the Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Longridge Sports Centre, Preston Road, Longridge or by postal application. Cheques should be made payable to Ribble Valley Borough Council and have on the back the name and address of the applicant, the vehicle registration number and


your cheque guarantee card number.


A copy of the Ribble Valley (Off Street Parking Places) Order 1996 can be inspected at the Council Offices during normal working hours.


Any enquiries about the application of the charges can be made by telephoning (01200) 452523


display should contact Mr Betel' H o u ld sw o r th on


The charges to be made for the use of the car parks are. - LONGSTAY Up to 4 hours 50p


SHORT STAY Over 4 hours £1.00


Up to 1 hour 20p Up to 2 hours 50p Up to 3 hours £1 Over 3 hours £5


(charges vary to above at Edisford Rd)


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and Ismo Rokala, of Finland, signed autographs and met visitors during the event, held to honour the win­ ners of a recent competition held in conjunction with Blackburn Arena.


RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL


INTRODUCTION OF CHARGES FOR PARKING


You never do better than buy a quality carpet at our prices


FOR PRICE B E S T C A R P E T


D E A L S I N T H E D A L E S


Mr Ted Boden said he was happy with the arrange­ ment. “The bins are very expensive to replace and


solution. The n ex t d ay , Mr


la p se d & ‘West


the idea has stopped the children taking the bins to pieces and stopped the rubbish problem. It seems to be working,” he said.


Qp'eh 9 am to 5 pm-- Monday tq Saturday


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And councillors will pay too


commercial services, Mr John Heap, told the meet­ ing that parking permits priced £25 per annum will soon be available for the council's long-stay car parks.


Valley Council’s Planning and Development Commit­ tee heard that pay and display machines for the controversial charges have been purchased and should be up and running by the middle of this month. The council’s director of


BOROUGH councillors will have to pay for car­ parking when they are on council business. Members of the Ribble


suggestion that councillors on council business be given free parking vouch­ ers, along with official visitors. Councillors agreed that


The meeting rejected a


they should pay to park their car, like the general public. The meeting also heard


that 4(i reserved spaces will be available for council staff at a cost of £100 per


A SPECIAL meeting to discuss the appointment of a new chief executive at Ribble Valley Borough Council takes place on October 17th. The Personnel Commit­


New chief executive


tee meeting has been called following the deci­ sion by chief executive Ossie Hopkins to take early retirement next


annum each. More applications for


the spaces have been received than are avail­ able, so a selection proce­ dure is underway, council­ lors were told.


said the meeting would focus on the arrangements for the appointment of a new chief executive. The meeting is open to


March. A council spokesman


the public and takes place at the borough council chambers in Church Street, starting at 7 p.m.


THE CARPET ilM T O U C H A B I E S


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