Clitheroe 22321, (Editorial) , 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) Letters


Please don’t knock castle — cherish it and be proud of it


yi?it to Lancashire, I read with interest your article and tton s letter about Clitheroe’s connection with the jet engine.


Royal3Grammar'School < eroe, and an interest ■ BarnoI(Jswick has there- Meteor,


pupil with great memories f? te ar6uably a better On the spurious and of and affection fm-


aircraft and aero enrines °Pment than Clitheroe.


cIalm to significant invol- rather silly comparison vement in the d e ve l- between Clitheroe Castle and the gas turbine, the


I felt I had to respond ’ A s Iar as the Nene castle was around for over rpu v ; i ,. p . engine is concerned, it was 700 years before the gas


nf DU17lr?S testing arguably the third produc- turbine was even thought hinp


test F or/hq iet aircraft?


¥ ’^tne lmtial following the Welland and Clitheroe Castle does i S “s?er the Derwent, all produced not compare with Warwick


tion Baa turbine engine, of. l nd /Z?„J f ° 0* P*aca «


? rit'sh primarily in Bamoldswick. or Edinburgh Castles, but In its time, the Nene was neither should it. Clith-


m e r e is, therefore, which broke world air- the smallest keeps in “ cradle” °is LutteVworth a monument commemorat­


and, indeed, the town has


ing this and a pub called the Sir Frank Whittle.


. Th at C l ith e ro e was involved at a later stage is of course undeniable. The production versions of early gas turbines were developed in Barnolds-


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W e l l done to Alison


W E W E R E v e r y impressed with the story of Eddie the Earthworm, which deservedly won a prize for young Alison Sumner. I t was good to see such a great aware­ ness o f the need to help Spikey the Hedgehog learn how to stay away from slug pellets. Good news for hedge­


hogs and other wild mam­ mals is that MP Alan Meale is preparing to rein­ troduce the Wild Mammals (Protection) Bill which was not passed at the last session. We appeal to all your


readers to write to their own Member of Parlia­ ment asking for support for the Bill when it is rein­ troduced. Until then, we can only g r ie v e when an o th e r hed g eho g is kicked to death, skewered alive or doused in petrol


and set alight. Many o f your readers


will know of the existence of the British Hedgehog P re s e rva t ion Society. Others may be interested in its aims: 1, To encour­ age and give advice to the public about the care of hedgehogs, particularly when in ju r e d , s ick , orphaned, treated cruelly or in any danger; 2, to


encourage the younger generation to value and


respect our natural wild­ l i fe and, by supplying information and giving lec­ tures, to fo s te r their interest in hedgehogs; 3, to fund serious research into the behavioural habits of hedgehogs and to ascer­ tain the best methods of assisting their survival. Anyone who wishes to


learn more about the society, its activities and the wide range of hedge­ hog goods which are sold should send a stamped, addressed envelope to the


address below.


A.H.COLES, British Hedgehog Preser­ vation Society, Knowbury House, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3LQ.


m e r i t some fo rm o f museum or record, but to


claim the title of “cradle” is dubious to say the least. Mr Patton also seems to


wick, while many meet- ME262, ings were held and a Bar-


production je t


imply that developing the gas turbine was a purely British affair, a common misconception. In fact, the German Messerschmitt the world’s first fighter,


flew m July, 1942, almost


would be proud to have such a castle, so please don’t knock it — cherish it and be proud of it


ADRIAN FLETCHER 5 Leyton Close,


Lutterworth


.Established, I think, in a year before the British Leicestershire Clitheroe.


equivalent, the Gloster LE17 4AR. Fond memories


IN a recent evening newpaper, there was a full page article about George Formby and his wife, Beryl.


There is s t i l l grea t notice. interest shown in George


and his career and he has a very large fan club. In March, there will be


a celebration to mark the star's life and the 35th anniversary of his death. Geo rge was a v e ry


popular artist in theatres in England and for the Forces abroad during the war. Many people will remember the pleasure and laughs his films created. His wife, Beryl, looked after his business affairs and I am told she replied personally to all the letters he got from the public. In 1953, the pantomime


at the Catholic hall was “Cinderella” . I wrote to George to ask him for a few words for the pro­ gramme. This is the reply, signed by Beryl you’ ll


“ Dear Mr Cambien, Mr Formby wishes me to thank you for your letter to hand.


Would you please convey to all your pantomime artists Mr Formby* sincere wishes for a suc­ cessful show, we our­ selves have played "Cin­ derella", Mr Formby as Buttons, myself as Dan


dini and what a great tune tve had.


George joins me in send­ ing best wishes.


Yours faithfully, Beryl Formby”. I have sent a copy of


this letter to the editor of th e G e o rg e F o rm b y Northwest Newsletter, who was asking for any information about George.


EDMOND CAMBIEN, Bolland Prospect, Clitheroe.


Could you help us provide lifeline?


CAN you spare a few hours at home each week to help a blind or partially sighted


person? We all take for granted the fact that we can get the


books we need for leisure and study without too much difficulty, but imagine what a daunting task it must be for visually-impaired people. The Royal National Insti­ tute for the Blind helps by transcribing into braille many books as its limited funds will permit. A small group of dedicated volunteers donates seven


to 10 hours of spare time each week by working at home transcribing printed material into braille.


RNIB would like to hear from people with an A


level standard of education who can help and are prepared to commit themselves on a long-term basis. Training will be done both by correspondence and by an initial visit to the centre in either the Hereford or Wrexham areas. I f you would like to know more about becoming part


of this lifeline, please contact us before February 12th. Write to, or phone, Marie Brown at the RNIB, Ba­ ke well Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, Cambs PE2 6XU (telephone 01733 370777, ext.5310). I f you are calling out o f office hours, please ring our answering machine on 01733 394969.


STEPHEN P. KING, Director, Technical and Consumer Services, RNIB.


W R V S needs your help


NOW is the time to think about our New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps we can help you make 1996 the year in which you really stick to them. As the country’s largest practical voluntary organisation, the Women’s Royal


Voluntary Service can offer people — men and women — the opportunity to work as a volunteer in the local community and fulfil those New Year’s resolutions by thinking of others a little more, rather than ourselves. Just a few hours of your time can make all the difference to others.


In Clitheroe and the S A l iE j v o i r o j v


All Winter fashion stock reduced by


5 0 % & 2 5 %


clearance rail at £ 1 0 per garment


4 I w / O Knitwear including maternity off Classic Wool


“BERLEI” Bra’s to clear at £7.50


ER HARRISON TLE STREET, CLITHEROE


a books-on-wheels service, a hospital trolley shop and we assist with serving refreshments at blood donor sessions. We also have volunteers


Ribble Valley, we run 13 projects, delivering meals- on-wheels up to five days every week, as well as running a luncheon club. In addition, there is also


t iviCeSterShire’ w^ere I *n ^ e world and powered, town, with a landmark to UVmV •


ing, I hope, long after petroleum-based propul- s io n s y s t em s a r e forgotten. Many tow n s much la rg e r than Clitheroe


r o i S u * utterworth, the most powerful engine eroe is a beautiful market i.l


?,tron£ argument that the speed records in 1944/45. England, it will be stand- These facts may well


the G los te r Me teors, be proud of. With one of Rock bonanza this weekend


A ROCK music extravaganza featuring some top bands takes to the stage at the Swan and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe, on Sunday.


The seven-hour mammoth concert,


from 4-30 p.m. onwards, will feature the Animals, Denny Laine, Slayed, the


Pleasers and Clitheroe superband Lieutenant Pigeon.


The Animals will share the headline


spot with Denny Laine, former lead singer of the Moody Blues and co-foun­ der of ’seventies supergroup Wings.


In 1964, the Animals were top of the


British charts with mammoth hit “The House of the Rising Sun” . Their later hit, “Gotta Get Out of this Place, was adopted as an anthem by American troops in Vietnam.


Denny Laine enjoyed numerous hits


with Wings, which he co-founded with former Beatle Paul McCartney. The group’s hits included Band on


the Run, Silly Love Songs and the biggest-ever selling record until the release of Live Aid “Mull of Kintyre” . The concert will also feature Lieu­


tenant Pigeon, who shot to Number One in 1972 with “Mouldy Old Dough” ,


and local jmitarist Tony Ditri, with his band the Pleasers. Sunday’s spectacular has been


organised by Clitheroe music manager Pete Barton, who is also a member of Lieutenant Pigeon. He commented: “ Last year, we


brought townsfolk a series of incredible concerts at Clitheroe Civic Hall, fea­ turing such as the Bay City Rollers, the Sweet and the Yardbirds. “This concert looks set to be a rock


spectacular and absolutely everyone is invited to what promises to be a night to remember.”


Further details and bookings for the


concert are ava i lab le on 01200 444544/28029/23130.


5-7 B lack A b b e y St, A C C R IN G T O N


TEL 01254 301002


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YOUR LOCAL ESTATE AGENTS ARE SELLING HOUSES


A TIME FOR CARE AND UNDERSTANDING


MOST of us want to live to a ripe old age, enjoying good health


and secure in the knowledge that, in our


advancing years, there will be people


around us who care. Most people would


share that view and would like to end their days in peace, with dignity and without unnecessary pain or suffering.


Population trends in the


United Kingdom, as in many other countries, point to a marked increase in the next two decades in the number of people living well into their 80s and beyond.


It is predicted that, by


the year 2000, the number of people aged between 75 ana 84 will have increased


by about 17%'and the number of those aged 85 plus by as many as 50%. Many of those elderly people will be frail and


An advertising feature by Theresa Robson In the latter instance,


enabling residents to retain their independence at home is the aim of care agencies, which offer


The old are, after all, our future selves. We need to start valuing and


respecting the elderly in the same way as many


other countries considered less civilised than ours.


infirm, both mentally and physically, and will require nursing care, whether they are in hospi­ tals, nursing homes, resi­ dential care or their own homes.


support in numerous ways, including meals, bathing, getting clients up and putting them to bed, terminal care and, in some cases, night sleepers.


In future years, it


For the elderly or disabled person who needs help at home


Allcare can arrange for an experienced care worker to attend at a time required by the client


Do you know tha‘ you may be able to receive an attendance allowance to help pay for this care?


DOMESTIC HOME HELP


• Cleaning • Shopping • Laundry • Pension Collection PERSONAL HOME CARE


• For assistance with the care needs of gelling up, putting to bed and night cure


Our home visit client assessment is free o f charge


MOBILE WARDEN SERVICE • Advice and prices available upon request


Telephone 01200 442656 or call into our offices Allcare Home Care Agency 28 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP


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RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY


Located in the heart of Clitheroe available for day care, long & short term stays


that the highest standards of care are constantly maintained around them


; View-anytime or ring for an appointment - 0 1200 2 8 5 1 4


Railway View Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancs .


Q u a l it y care In An ideal


who are trained for assist­ ing in emergencies, a time when the WRVS works closely with the police, fire and ambulance services to provide vital support.


In short, the WRVS can of fer many and varied


opportunities for volun­ teers all over the Ribble Valley, which we have done for many years. Together we really can


make those New Y ea r resolutions last all year and not just until the end ofJanuary. For further information,


please telephone 01200 442513.


MRS SADIE BAKER AND MRS JOAN MYERS, WRVS joint district


organisers for the Ribble Valley, 1A New Market Street, Clitheroe.


Nursing an d Residential Accommodation


Riverside House, Sawley, Nr. Clitheroe Lancashire I3I37 4LF


Telephone: (01200) 441205 Fax: (01200) 440130 En v iro nm e n t


A homely, loving environment in specially designed and well appointed surroundings, where individuals can live, convalesce and g row at their own pace.


• Beautiful Countryside Location • Long, Short Term or Day Care • Double or Single Rooms available • Personal Care for Retired Gentlefolk


Provides 24 hour help for elderly people who have difficulty coping with their everyday needs.


Home Care Cottage


SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: • WASHING • BATHING • DRESSING • MEAL PREPARATION and much much more FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT


Cottage Rest Home Parsons Lane Clitheroe


Mrs Phil Crowther


Tel: 01200 29219 to discuss you individual needs


including advice on benefits available UILHCA Member


Our aims are simple, to provide an atmosphere which is caring and warm, one in which residents can relax and enjoy their retirement in an environment where we ensure


N u r s in g and Rest H om e Roefield


★ Single & double rooms, mostly en suite ★ 24Hr N ursing Care


★ A l l diets catered F o r ★ L i ft to all floors


★ Hairdresser & Chiropodist regular visits ★


Physiotherapy ★ Occupational Therapy


The main aim o f management is to provide care o f a high standard in a


comfortable and pleasant environment by staff sensitive to the needs and zoisltes o f the individual.


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE M A TRO N


Tel: (01200) - 22010 Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancs.


RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME Established in 1984


EC RV O U R C A R IN G C O N T IN U E S T O B E


U N D E R T H E C L O S E S U P E R V IS IO N O F IT S O W N E R S M R S B E L L F E E L D (S .R .N . ) A N D M R & M R S B R A D S H A W (S .R .N . )


VIEWING IS WELCOME A T ANYTIME


ST. PAUL S STREET CLITHEROE


TEL: 01200 26057 BEH GOE


seems likely that more and more people will become involved in caring for our senior population and the carers in turn will need the special knowledge and


approach paramount in nursing the elderly.


The care of sick old


people, who may be confused and disorientated or whose sight and hearing may be impaired, demands vision, sensitivity, compassion, patience, tender, loving care and an understanding of what it is like to be vulnerable.


Quality of life is


paramount and, whether in hospital, a private home, nursing home or in their own home, a sick or disabled old person needs the security of family and friends wherever possible, his or her own belongings, entertainment, and interest.


The old are, after all,


our future selves. We need to start valuing and respecting the elderly in the same way as many other countries considered less civilised than ours.


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