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MP warns of parking fees nightmare for villages


by Sheila Nixon


LOCAL M P Mr Nigel Evans has warned against a “parking


charge nightmare” for local vil­ lages. Mr Evans has joined mounting


opposition to Ribble Valley Council's proposals to introduce a pay-and-dis- play scheme in the villages and has


expressed his concerns in a letter to the authority. The borough council's car parking


working group, which is responsible for the controversial charging scheme now in operation in Clitheroe and Longridge, has invited parish coun­ cils for their views on village charges. A decision on how, or if, the scheme


should be expanded to take in the vil­ lages, is expected early next year. In his letter, Mr Evans states: “Car


parking charges for Clitheroe and Longridge have meant many more cars are now involved in on-street parking.This is an absolute night­ mare for residents who live in the town centres as cars, which were pre­ viously parked in the car parks, switch to parking on the streets. I have received many complaints from residents who sometimes find it diffi­ cult to park anywhere near their houses. “To introduce charges for the vil­


lages will simply add insult to injury. Many of these villages will suffer from indiscriminate car parking in the villages away from the designated


car parks. “Charges are a tax on tourists who


will be penalised for visiting villages such as Ribchester, Chipping and Slaidburn. We should be doing our bit to attract visitors to our villages, and milking them at every turn is not the way to do it. “I also fear that vandals and thieves


will be attracted to damage the park­ ing machines. This is an extra prob­ lem for the police who will have to protect the car parks. “I hope that the council will think


long and hard before extending this experiment to the villages. Charges are unnecessary and will prove more of a hindrance than a help to the local authority in the long term.”


Mercy dash brings a hospital lifeline


by Stewart Pimbley


TWO Clitheroe men’s mercy mission proved a . lifeline for a stricken hospital in a Ukrainian city hit by radiation from


Chernobyl. Ribblesdale Rotary Club


p re s id en t Mr R ich a rd Dugdale and member Mr Roger H i r s t are now home a f te r tak in g 12 tonnes of medical supplies to th e h o sp i ta l . T h e ir 4,500-mile round trip by lorry took them through areas which are still suf­ fering from the effects of radiation 10 years after the Chernobyl power sta­ tion exploded. They took beds, crutches,


zimmer frames, an anaes­ th e tis t’s machine and an operating table to the hos­ pital in Belz, a city around 250 miles from Chernobyl. Mr Dugdale, of Park Avenue, said: “The hospital was almost bare when we arrived — i t only had 24 beds. But even with the equipment we took over it will still be a long time before the hospital is any­ where near the standards we have here.” The Rotarians did the trip


on behalf of International Aid Trust, a charity which co-ordinates aid tr ip s


around the world. All the equipment was collected by the trust. They volunteered for the


trip because they both hold heavy goods vehicle licences. Mr Dugdale, a director at


Timbermatic Products, Chatburn, explained that the conditions were harsh in the Ukraine. He said: “There were only a few proper roads and the rest were just dirt tracks. We stayed in a house in a vil­ lage, which had an outside toilet and just one running cold tap. “There was one shop in the


village and all it sold was bread, pickles, sweets, beer and vodka. The villagers made us very welcome and i t made us feel special. They could not do enough


in the village, the Rotari­ ans handed out Teddy bears and chocolate to the local children. Their eight-day trip took


to help us.” During their two-day stay


them through Belgium, Germany, Poland and the Ukraine. They shared the driving and slept in the cab of the 40 foot lorry a t night. Delays a t passport control


in Poland and the Ukraine added around 20 hours on


employed contractor Mr Hirst, of Ennerdale Road, plan to re tu rn to the Ukraine and have already received inquiries from vol­ u n teers wanting to join them. Their next journey is expected to take place within the next two years.


to their journey, but they encountered no problems with the weather. Mr Dugdale and self-


Ribchester opposes


plans to charge


R E S ID E N T S of a traffic-choked village — including th e local b o b b y — have ex p ­ ressed th e i r “gravest concerns” over Ribble Valley Council’s p a y and-display c ar pa rk­


ing proposals. Ribchester Parish Council


has written to the borough council opposing moves to


borough councillors, who are seeking views before a decision is taken, that some 50 residents have expressed their "gravest concerns’ about the scheme and are unanimously opposed to it. In its statement to the bor­


introduce charges on the borough-owned car parks in the village. The parish council has told


ough, the parish council said: “The effect of charg­ ing will be more visitor traffic on the streets, which rapidly become congested; less street parking for resi­ dents; and a far less attrac­ tive and more hazardous environment for all.” The parish council’s case


RIBBLESDALE ROTARY CLUB president Mr Richard Dugdale (right) and member Mr Roger Hirst as they set off on their mercy dash


THE controversial band which sparked a row by its choice of music a t th is month’s Remembrance Day parade in Clitheroe has been


dropped. Clitheroe Town Council has decid-


ed n o t to b o o k th e b a n d for n e x t year’s parade, following criticism after it played Barry Manilow’s hit “Copacabana”. The Burnley Scout and Guide Band had


YOUTH BAND GETS MARCHING ORDERS AFTER PARADE ROW


Holt. The council is now searching for a replace­ ment, but there has always been a problem with finding bands. Town clerk Mr Peter Roberts contacted around 40 bands in the North-West before the Burnley youngsters stepped into the breach. However, Mr Roberts is working hard to


find a replacement and is even looking out­ side the region. The council has the backing of Royal


accompanied the parade for three years and hitherto never had any complaints about its music. Clitheroe Mayor Coun. Stephen Holt said councillors had to decided not to invite the band back to avoid any more red faces in the future. “We will not be inviting the band back next year. I t is to avoid embar­ rassment on the part of both the band and council. I would not like to see the band face criticism again,” commented Coun.


British Legion stalwart Mr Brin Joynson, who is keen to see a more suitable band at future parades. He believes Mr Roberts has his work cut


out. “The council is looking at all the pos­ sibilities. I t is a difficult task as nobody has a magic wand or a bottomless purse to get the right band. I appreciate the effort being made by Mr Roberts,” he said. Councillors will consult Clitheroe Royal


British Legion about alternatives if a suit­ able replacement band cannot be found. I t has already been suggested that a piper or a drummer could be used to lead the parade.


Pressure group aims to stop Cemfuel


by Theresa Robson


A NEW pressure group aimed a t sto p p in g the burning of Cemfuel local­ ly has been formed. Air Watch is the brainchild


of Ribble Valley residents Mrs Mary Homer and Mrs Georgia Gill. The group claims to have


contacts with scientists, doctors, engineers and envi­ ronmental consultants, both home and abroad, as well as close contact with RATS (Residents Against Toxic Substances) and other UK groups cam­


paigning against the burn­ ing of wastes in cement kilns.


demanding an end to the burning of Cemfuel at Cas­


The group, which is


tle Cement's Ribblesdale works, has dubbed itself “the voice to make a differ­ ence”. Mrs Horner commented: “Lots of people have said they want this practice stopped, but do not know how. To this end, we have established a register of Air Watch supporters, to demonstrate to politicians the extent of the opposition to this practice.


YOUTHS hurled stones a t a motor cyclist, caus­ ing him to fall off his machine in Clitheroe. The man, whose name


police did not release, was riding home from work


along Chatbum Road when five or six youngsters attacked him. The group contained boys and girls and they all ran


off after the incident, which took place at 10-15 p.m. on


believes th a t hazardous waste should not be brought into the Ribble Valley, to be stored and burned next to our homes and schools, will sign the supporters’ register.” Air Watch has claimed


th a t the Government is turning a blind eye to the burning of waste in cement kilns because it is cheaper than other methods of dis­ posal. The group has also criti-


sised Castle Cement's pro­ posed pollution-busting wet scrubber on i ts dry kiln.


"I hope everyone who


for parking sounds reason­ able on firs t hearing, I believe that the considera­ tions of public safety must be brought to bear before any final decision is made.”


Campaign to catch drug dealers working


THE SNAP-Say No and


Phone—has resulted in 59 arrests in the county since the Crimestoppers line was launched last October. More th an 560 calls,


including several from the Ribble Valley, have been made to the anonymous hotline. I t has also resulted in the police seizing £573,875-worth of drugs, including cannabis, ecstasy, heroin and amphetamines. The county’s Crimestop­


pers co-ordinator, DC Charlie Sykes, said: “All in all, i t has been a very impressive campaign and I am particularly encouraged that calls are still coming in a t a steady rate, showing that the message is getting through to the target audi­ ence.


ing on our laurels and the SNAP campaign is only one part of the constabu­ la ry ’s plans to heighten drug awareness among the young in an overall strate­ gy to reduce drug-related crime.” Nationwide, the hotline


has resulted in more than 2,000 people being arrested. Calls to the line are free


and callers do not have to give their names. The Crimestoppers free-phone number is 0800 555111.


Cyclist shaken as youths throw stones


Tuesday last week. A police spokesman said;


"The motor cyclist was very shaken up. One of the missiles has damaged his crash helmet and others have scratched his bike. He


hurt his back and went for tre a tm ent a t the health centre, but it could have been worse.” Anyone who might have


seen the incident should call Clitheroe police on 01282863161.


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"However, we are not rest­


also includes the support of village bobby PC P. Hod- kinson. In his statement, he said: “I have worked in Ribchester for six years and during that time there have been numerous problems with matters relating to the parking of vehicles. The streets of Ribchester are narrow and totally unsuit­ ed for the amount of traffic that they already get from residents, let alone any addition from visitors look­ ing for a free parking space. “While charging visitors


ASSHETON —


agent, and holds the rank of major in the Royal Mer­


the bride wore a designer gown of ivory silk organza


nieces, Misses Flora and Eleanor Warrington, who wore dresses of burgundy velvet with black tr im ­ mings and headbands and carried bouquets to match that of the bride. Best man was Major


Edward Smyth-Osbourne and the ushers were the Hon. John Assheton, Major Robin Tarling, Mr Charlie Yorke, Mr Duncan Stirling and Messrs George and Patrick Warrington. The ceremony was con­


with a pleated f itted bodice, full skirt and small train. She carried a bou­ quet of red and white roses and various herbs. The bridesmaids were her


cian and Lancastrian Yeo­ manry unit of the Territor­ ial Army in Wigan. The bride is an independent public relations consultant. Given away by her father,


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Lord and Lady Clitheroe, married Miss Warrington, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Warrington, of Low Burton Hall, Masham, a t St Ma ry’s Church, Masham. The bridegroom is a land


WARRINGTON The tenants of Downham Estate gathered at Down- ham Hall on Saturday to convey their good wishes and celebrate the recent wedding of the Hon. Ralph Assheton to Miss Olivia Warrington. Mr Assheton, the son of


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ducted by the Rev. Brian Abell and Father Matthew Burns OSB. The combined choirs of St Mary’s Church, Masham, and St Leonard’s Church, Downham, sang during the service. A reception was held at the


urday night 180 tenants welcomed the couple back from their honeymoon. As the oldest born and bred Downham resident, Mr Walter Robinson proposed a toast to their health and presented wedding gifts on behalf of the tenants, money towards replacing the stocks tree in the mid­ dle of the village and a linen box. The couple are to live in Downham.


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THE next meeting of the East Lancashire DeafBlind Club includes a Christmas party. Local deaf-blind people are


invited to attend the event, a t the Mother Redcap, Intack, Blackburn, on December 3rd, a t 12-30 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend


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