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Quiet space for maternal grief


Cemetery. The memorial is also for children who, for varying


a wild cherry tree and a bench, is also intended as a grieving space for their mothers. It is hoped it will eventually encompass a tulip or snowdrop garden. The memorial will be


reasons, are not honoured with a grave. The site, which features


inaugurated on December 15th, at 2-30 p.m., by the Rev. Brenda Leigh. Bells and name cards


A GROUP of Clitheroe Naturalists went by coach


Naturalists head for reserve


to the Wildlife and Wet­ lands Trust Reserve at M a r t in M e re , n e a r Ormskirk. The day started in thick


cleared and a good view of the thousands of bh*ds in and around the reserve was possible. The exotic bird collec­ tion was observed at close


mist in Clitheroe, but by mid-afternoon the sky


range and the commoner species on the open water were in plentiful supply. These included tufted


ings flew overhead and, as always, several swans, arriving late, provided marvellous close-ups of these huge birds low overhead.


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birds arranged themselves on the water in an orderly fashion knowing exactly where the food would be distributed and at what time. The rituals of group­ ing and head bobbing, with the odd display of assertiveness, added extra interest. Several flocks of lapw­


ducks, pochard, teal and, many others. A solitary female peregrine was also observed. The highlight of the day was the vast num­ bers of Canada geese, sev­ eral grey lags and pink foot, but the real stars were the swans in from Siberia to escape the arctic winter. When it came to feeding time as the sun set, the


will be available to tie to- the tree in memory of a


ral ceremony of a memorial for unborn children in Clitheroe


LOCAL women are invited to the inaugu­


particular child. The bells have been given by Derian House and a collection box will be available for those who wish to make a dona­ tion in return.


wish to honour their child with a Christmas gift and these will be donated to the Ribble Valley Mayor’s Toy Appeal.


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attended by the Ribble Valley Mayor, Conn. Eileen Lowe, and Clith­ e ro e M ay o re s s Mrs Maureen Holt, as well as by representatives of women’s groups from throughout the area.


The e v en t will be


Mullins said: “The site is intended for women who have suffered maternal loss, whatever their cir­ cumstances. We hope it will serve as a grieving and healing space for th em , as well as a m em o r ia l to t h e i r children.” Mrs Mullins thanked


Organiser Mrs Rebecca Participants might also


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Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle, the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil, Barker’s Primrose Nursery and Coneron and Leeming for supporting the project.


the strictest confidence, is available from Mrs Mullins (01200 429138).


Further information, in Clowning around for Children In Need


CUSTOMERS at a Clith- vered, staff at Ski.pton treasure hunt and sold eroe business could have Building Society, in Mar- Children in Need goodies been forgiven for thinking ket Place, were dressed as they had walked into a cir- clowns to raise money for cus rather than a building the Children in Need society on Friday.


Appeal. But, as they soon disco- The staff organised a


Anne Haworth said: “All the customers enjoyed the day. Everyone had a go on


ANGRY Sabden bowlers have hit back at what they feel are misleading reports to a Ribble Valley Council committee which was discus­ sing their request to buy the bowling club site. They believe that comments by Mr John Heap,


Village’s angry bowlers hit back


by Margaret Parsons


application plans reported to the committee were wrong.The row has flared after Ribblc Valley Council Community Committee turned down Sabden Crown Green Bowling Club’s request to buy its land, to safe­ guard the club’s future for the village. Thousands of pounds have been raised in the village


to set up the club which is at present hoping to apply to the National Lottery for floodlights, a central heating and hot water system, and a sprinkler system — not a covered walkway and members’ off-street parking as reported to the committee. Villagers’ efforts have won praise, with awards for


have been given to the then Ribble Valley Council by a former Sabden Parish Council, is leased from Ribble Valley Council with another 19 years to run. “We want to keep the club and its land safe for


the club pavilion and the bowling green, which was part-funded by the Sports Council. The club site, which some years ago is understood to


the village. We would have legal documents drawn up to ensure this. There is no way this land would be sold by us for building, as has apparently been suggested,” said a club spokesman. “We feel the information given to the community


committee was misleading. "Ribble Valley Council is always pleading poverty;


p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5-30 p.m. to 7-30 p.m.


the council could raise money by selling the land to the club for the future of Sabden._________ “But perhaps the council is thinking of its coffers for


director of commercial services, about housing value, of the land, gave the wron£impression to councillors. Club members say that details of the club’s lottery


the future and the value of this site at the end of our lease when the council could sell it for housing,” added the spokesman. Sabden bowlers are also worried that the club could


bouring Sabden Football Club whose peppercorn rent, has been bumped up to £410. Our situation is almost identical to theirs.


be hit with a massive annual rent rise when the lease is renewed. “We have seen what has happened to our neigh­


by volunteers at no cost to Ribble Valley Council which holds final power because it owns the land,” said the spokesman.


“These sports facilities are being funded and run


OLD soldiers serving an man, Mr Bill Wilson, said: area of the Ribble Valley*“I am sure it is a step have broken ranks for the in the right direction, first time in their history. They will be a great help Members of Chatburn and to the branch.”


District branch of the MPWilson opened the Royal British Legion have AGM with a tribute to two elected two women to members, Mr Ronald serve on their committee. Lowe and Mr Frank Simp- Mrs Judith Roberts, of sorlj who died during the


mittee at the annual gen- everyone for their sup- eral meeting, held at the


Pendle Hotel. At the meeting, chair-


port, particularly for the sponsored walk, organised


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•Lighten up- before


Christmas


Ribble Valley Borough Council’s arts officer and the Lancashire Youth and Community Service have joined forces to promote lantern-making workshops this week, with the two remaining ones taking place this afternoon and this evening at Trinity Youth and Community Centre. Anyone can take part in


AN invitation to “lighten up” before Christmas with a music and lanterns project has been extended by the local authority.


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will be a parade around the town from 7 to 8 p.m. The project has been developed from Clitheroe’s history of torchlight pro­ cessions and the work of Lancashire Musician in Residence, Pete Moser, who in partnership with the council’s arts and the county’s youth and com­ munity service has led site decoration days and music


workshops in Clitheroe and Longridge. Music will be supplied


Celebrities line up for fair


Community Hospital’s Christmas Fair on Sunday will see two celebrities, one local and one global. The Clitheroe town


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Start to proceedings in the Day Hospital at 2 p.m. and, waiting inside for consultations, will be the other well-known guest, Father Christinas. Apart from a full range


crier, Mr Roland Hail­ wood, will be ringing a


by bells as the parade wends its way round the town tomorrow night.


to raise more than £1,200 for the appeal. Area manager Mrs


the treasure hunt and the clown costumes certainly helped to cheer people up.”


treasure hunt were don­ ated- by local businesses.


All the prizes for the Party time


THE Ribblesdale Arms at Gisburn threw a children’s party with disco, games and a fun-run through the Witches and Wizards indoor play barn — all in aid of Children In Need. O r g a n i s e r s w e re


delighted with the success of the evening, which raised a total of £130.


Saw missing


A CIRCULAR saw valued at £30 was stolen from a garden shed in Bawdlands,


Clitheroe, between 5 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. on Friday.


Pendle Club


SOLO whist winners at Pendle Club were Mrs D. Underwood, MrE. Holden and Mr J. Oddie.


Old soldiers break ranks


by Mr Leslie Cottam, which raised £825 for the Poppy Appeal. Mr Neville Croasdale, in


Sawley Road, and Mrs year. He gave a report on Marjorie Woods, of Ribble the hranch’s work during Avenue, joined the com- -the al. and thanked


his first year as the appeal organiser, announced that the branch had raised £3,152 this year. After the AGM he thanked all who helped or donated.


.work of the Probus Club. The committee elected were Mr J. C. Wiseman ; (president), Mr J. W. Wil-


Dennis Ogden, of Clith­ eroe, gave a talk on the


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