IN my capacity as a concerned parent of a nine-year- old child attending Whalley School, I was one of the many who attended the public meeting held at Whalley


Village Hall last Friday evening. No doubt the content of the statement issued by the


that the resignation of the eight could only worsen the reputation of the school and so exacerbate its prob­ lems. They clearly had not listened sufficiently well to the content of the statement read by Richard Maher. The problems which they fear are already upon


A vocal minority of those present expressed a view _


sible, caring people. I am absolutely convinced that, it there had been another effective way by which they could have prompted the authorities to act, then 'hey would have taken it. Between them they have 11 chil­ dren at the school and therefore have a vested interest


I know the eight resigners to be intelligent, respon­ , . ,


Governors had no Is there a link between speed limit and opposition to building?


options left open


eight resigned governors will be detailed elsewhere in this paper.


FOLLOWING representations made to us by those campaigning against the proposal to build houses off Whalley New Road in Billington, we feel that it is appropriate to


put pen to paper. There is always a degree of concern when


us. The financial implications of the cataclysmic decline in the school roll were spelled out in no uncertain


terms.The governors’ resignations are a brave, last-ditch attempt to remedy matters.


a proposal is put forward to build any new houses within a village like Billington. It is a natural source of worry that the identity and character of a village may be unduly affected by new building. This proposal


to block the building of houses on the pro­ posed site that the existence of a 40 m.p.h. zone would make the entrance and exit to and from the site excessively dangerous. That would clearly be the case. But why has this speed limit been maintained when all other communities have a 30 m.p.h. limit? It is very tempting to believe that this has been done deliberately to aid the block­ ing of the application.


It seems now to be the case that in order . . ... . ...


involves the construction of 57 new homes. If the decision were purely about whether such a development should go ahead where it had no other implications for the village as a whole, the decision would be quite easy to make. This is, however, not the case.


in the school’s future success, as I have. Once the current debacle at the school is perman­


ently resolved, I foresee a huge groundswell of public and parental support, which will propel it back to its rightful place as one of the most popular and successlul


primary schools in England. I shall be proud to be a part of it.


IVAN A. HARGREAVES, Whittam Crescent,


Whallcy.


There’s something wrong somewhere


I HAVE read with interest and dismay the articles concerning Whalley primary school. I am a parent of three current, and one former,


pupils of the school and, as such, would like to share my perception of how things have changed in the seven years my children and I have been involved


there.When Miss Hulse was appointed, it is fair to say that changes happened quite quickly. For whatever reason, many members of the teaching staff left and many new teachers have come and gone. My other two children now also attend the school,


time at the school!


The new development also involves a commitment on the part of the developer, Holden Holmes (North West) Ltd, to pay for much-needed traffic calming measures. It was with much surprise and concern that I discovered than on the road from Black­ burn to Clitheroe there is only one commu­ nity that has a 40 m.p.h. speed limit on the road passing through it. How this has been justified when all other residential areas on that road have a 30 m.p.h. speed limit has been rather puzzling.


against the development that there is no longer any possibility of the local auth­ ority being in a position to afford the traf­ fic claming measures. The money was, beyond doubt, available in the past. The existence of traffic calming throughout many other local communities is clear testi­ mony to that. The reluctance to pursue access to the available resources in order to implement this kind of scheme in Billington would, therefore, appear to be tied in with the desire to block this application. I t is not unreasonable to campaign


We are also told by the local campaigners within tho nrpn mvered bv the 40 m.p


zone is St Augustine’s High School.We can­ not envisage any responsible representa­


Within the area covered by the 40 m.p.h.


tives of any other community allowing tnat situation to persist. Reasonable efforts would have been made to gain due pri­ ority within local government for the intro­ duction of a slower speed limit and trallic calming. Not to do so puts young people and the elderly within Billington unnecessarily at risk. It appears that this is an acceptable price to pay by those campaigning against


against the expansion of the village, but if this is done in a way that puts the residents at risk, then that should also be classed as a very important consideration.


Ramblers campaign to unblock public rights of way for everyone


I AM sure many of your readers watched the Channel 4 pro­ gramme “C9untryside Under­ cover” in which Barry Andersen revealed how landowners are breaking the law by illegally blocking footpaths and brid­ leways to deny members of the


which, I feel, is one in turmoil. My next-to-youn- gest, in Year Two, has had nine teachers in his short


pass-rate, but, when my eldest son’s class only had a small number of passes, I wondered why. Perhaps it might have been that in his penultimate year at the


At one time Whalley had a good grammar school .


school he, and his peers, had four teachers. To ensure that my children gamed a place at Whalley


school, they were all registered there before they were nine months old. It is sad that no parent need do this


"Tack of respect by some pupils and the continuing problem of bullying remain issues yet to be resolved. So too are the problems of lack of information to par­ ents. There are some excellent teachers at the school and some positive work has been done by them and the pupils, not least of which was the recent production oi Noah. However,there remains a sour taste in the mouths of many parents, mine included.


MRS. PRICE, 20 Calder Avenue, Billington


public.They will show some of the successes North East Lancashire Ramblers’ Association groups have enjoyed in improving the footpath network, and some of the work still needed to be


public access. In 1987, the Countryside Commis­


done.We will be lobbying our councils, both locally and at county level, to tackle problems vigorously, and to put in extra resources where they are


sion set a target of getting all paths in good order by the end of the century. However, as stated on the pro­


gramme, a recent survey has shown that one in four of our paths is


obstructed in some way. The Ramblers’ Association is a


voluntary organisation which protects footpaths and bridleways, encourages


rambling and seeks access to open country.Here in North East Lancashire, the Ramblers have over a thousand mem­


bers, in five local groups — Burnley and Pendle, Blackburn and Darwen, Clitheroe, Hyndbum and Rossendale. On the weekend of May 17th and 18th. the Ramblers are holding a


needed. We want the new century to be the


the development.Due to the tardiness of those repre­ senting us in the past we are now laced with a situation where the only realistic way of gaining the traffic calming measures that the village should have a right to is to support the application. If it is turned and that then results in the people of Bil- lington being left with the existing danger­ ous situation, then that price should be con­ sidered too high. The safety of all within the community should have a much higher pri­ ority than any marginal considerations for. the effect of building a few houses.


CHRIS B. A. NIGHTINGALE


AND ANDY DIXON, Billington.


article in the Clitheroe aver ^ ^ ^ but to Advertiser and Times of ^ amount of houses and


It’s numbers that count I READ with interest the


Planning Department s objections were that tne scheme would place to much pressure on tne existing highway network and on local schools and other services. These are exactly tne same objections that were


The Town Council s


th . Pat they could suppor on these objections


We as a group, are not • v S e rse t0 — -


March 27th, concerning fl and wonder why the. the proposal to build 5 rpown Council’s Planning houses and flats on the for- epartment did not feel mer Castle Castings site.


-------m =,mnnrt us last


year. Can a market town like


put forward by the rru- tex Site Development Action Group” and other local residents over the building of 35 houses and Hats on the former Foul- syke Mill site at Brown


Street. There was also concern


expressed at the.time about access from this site


into the neighbouring streets and the close prox­


imity to the railway cross­ ing which leads to a build­


up of traffic at least twice every hour.


Some words of praise for one of life’s true gentlemen


I KNOW that many of your readers will be familiar with the writings of Edmond Cambien, of Bolland Prospect, and i n d e e d k n ow h im personally.


ten numerous articles which have been published in your letters column. These anecdotes and


for ■— j —.., ..— ""


■ tr^ dge0nUeLnneA0fgenial t h i s g e n S ^


time when everyone can enjoy a walk and happy incidents with in the countryside on problem-free friends, etc. p a th s th ro u g h o u t North E a s t Well, I’d like to return Lancashire.


........ ..........


I would ask all readers who are not writing a few words of my yet members of the Ramblers’Associa- own in praise of Edmond


the favour if I may, by


tion, but who sympathise-with our and this beautiful town of aims, to join us on our Free Your Paths Clitheroe. , Weekend.


Details of the planned walks and of the past to “friends of the organisation at both local and mine from'Manchester”. I


Edmond has referred in


national level are available from me, Mrs S. Baxendale, 101 Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington


BB5 5JT. SUSAN BAXENDALE,


am proud to say that I am one of those friends. I have known Edmond


for some seven years now. I was introduced to him throueh mv close friends,


ar ticle s often tell of memories of past times


host, with a fascinating history — personal secre­ tary to the RAF com-, mander in Greece during the war, ex-prisoner of war, star, producer and director of many amateur productions in Clitheroe. With a vast library of


books on and letters from, the stars of stage and screen — John Gielgud, Stanley Baxter, John Mills, to name but a few. And now, entertainer to the elderly gentlefolk of Clitheroe, and women’s organisations, and volun­ teer helper, via the meals- on- wheels service and throueh his work at the


U 9 g C l I b i L u m i i w »**w


hear from other readers and have their feedback on


I would be interested to -


this idea of mine. Anyway, whether his


story is eventually written or not, one thing remains for sure — Edmond will always have a very special place in all his friends hearts, for being the true character that he is! So may I (we) salute


here. British Servicemen could find themselves


you, Edmond!! And may you carry on


As Aye!!


CHRISTOPHER JONES, Thomlca Ave.,


quillisers such as Librium were used by women, many o f ’whom became dependent, long before the . addictive effects of the d r u g ' i w e r e f u 11 y


Over-the-counter tran­ • •


writing such wonderful anecdotes and articles for many more years to come.


recognised. If you have memories


confidence.


DAVID TURNER, ; , . , Testimony Films,


like,these*.please write to m e , in c o m p l e t e


hooked on drugs used for pain control, but were offered little or no help by Service doctors once the war had ended.


have made many visits to Edmond, both with Chris, and sometimes alone, or


with my girl friend of the time.


Chris were with Edmond the other Sunday, March


In fact, myself and ,


pie have said to him in the past, and indeed recently, that he should write a book about his life and cor­ respondence and meetings with the stars. I second that opinion — in fact, I d


. . . , . .. •__<-V,


Clitheroe cope with an these new housing, devel­ opments? And what is going to happen to the very sound, but older houses that are^for sale now and have been for


some time? MRSD.SUNTER, ;


Tnftcx'sUe D e v e lo pm e n t Action Group-


I AM researching a Channel 4 oral


History of drug use:


d o c um e n ta ry .


explores d ru g use in B r i t a i n d u r i n g th e .


years 1920-1970. ■. c The term “drug addict


onjured up images of


seedy opium dens patron­ ised by th e evil and


morally depraved,, with young women believed-to be the most susceptible. In reality, however,,


many of those who became dependent on drugs were


During th e -Second. '


middle and upper middle- class professionals, such as


doctors, who had ready access to prescription-only narcotics.


PROGRAMME 1997 ; APRIL


19th London Theatre Weekend, 2 days . . .£89.99 20th Heartbeat Country, 2 days...................£54 27th Traditional Ireland, 7 days ..................£299


29th James L a s t..................................... • • £44 30th Dutch Bulbfields, 3 d ay s ...................£69.99


MAY


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Loch Lomond, 2 days .......................... -£54


Paris, 4 d a y s ....................................... £119 Strathpeffer, 3 d ay s ...............................£99 JUNE


Bruges, 4 days.....................................£139 Lourdes & the Pyrenees, 7 days .........£199 Valkenburg, 5 days .............................£109 Paris, le Shuttle, 3 days..................... • £69 Riverdance, Manchester...................£39-99 Riverdance, Manchester...................£39.99


JULY


Undiscovered Spain, 8 days.................£309 Disneyland Paris, 3 d ay s.......................£99 Cycling in Holland, 4 days ...................£129 Royal Pageant of the Horse, 2 days ..£129 Michael Jackson in concert...............£39.99 Diana Ross, Manchester.......................£40 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 2 days............................................... £79.95 British Grand Prix, Silverstone.............£109 Last Night at the Proms, 2 days.............£89 Poland & The Tatra Mountains, 8 days .£179 Summer in Paris, 6 days .....................£115


AUGUST


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Paris, 5 nights.......................................£99 Highland Castles, 5 days.....................£169


SEPTEMBER


Highland Magic, 6 d ay s .......................£199 Prague & The Czech Republic, 8 days .£179 Buckingham Palace, 2 days .............£79.99 Malt Whisky Trail, 3 d ay s .....................£115


OCTOBER


Bruges, 4 days.....................................£139 Lake Garda, 8 days.............................£149 Paris, 4 days .......................................£119 Jersey by Air, 8 d ay s ...........................£279 Highland Railways, 6 days...................£209


NOVEMBER


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CYCLING FOR


SOFTIES IN HOLLAND July 4th, 4 days £129


This is the perfect destination for a leisurely cycling break, the beauty and attractions of this friendly country are famous the world over, and here is the opportunity to enjoy them at your leisure, as you cycle along flat wooded paths through the beautiful countryside.


Price includes transport from the local area, cross channel sailings, accommodation for 3 nights in Nunspeet within the Veluwe National Park, with evening meals and breakfasts, cycle hire for one day with


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A fabulous day out to the Emerald Isle, and an opportunity to sample the delights o f Dublin, one o f Europe’s liveliest cities, where old blends with new and the welcome is sure to be a warm one.


Price includes luxury return coach travel, 90 minutes HSS ferry crossing, duty free shopping on both journeys, coach transfers in


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Just 35 minutes coast to coast, makes le Shutde the perfect mode of transport for a short break in this most beautiful of cities, we are offering various holidays to Paris during the year, but at this price you can’t afford not to


go!


Price includes return coach travel from the local area, le Shuttle crossing, accommodation fo r two nights in a good hotel with breakfasts, coach transfers to central Paris, visit to Versailles, visit to a hypermarket


A great opportunity to escape your everyday life and take a spring holiday on the beautiful island of Jersey, with half board table service at one of Pontin’s holiday villages at Plemont Bay or Portelet Bay.


Children aged two to 15 pay just 50% and under two’s just £36. Use of all Pontin facilities is included, as are airport transfers on Jersey. Insurance is available at £12 per


person (May 3rd £205, May 10th and 17th £225


(usual price £323).


Bookings should be made directly to Pontins for this late availability offer on 01257 452414 quoting ref SBE2


BELGIAN DELIGHTS


JULY 22nd - 3 days


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Price includes luxury coach travel with seat belts, bed and breakfast fo r two nights in northern Prance, Bruges visit.


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