Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 17th, 1997 ..... .. (editorial), 422323 (Advertising), ourniey hccoo i iwa»m cu| ______________ Uetting tough on wildlife thieves by Theresa Robson


TOUGH new measures to protect birds of prey look set to swoop on c r u e l wi ldl if e saboteurs.


based on feather samples, will help convict heartless thieves who snatch young birds and eggs from their nests.


A unique DNA database,


over 100 birds in West York­ shire. Greater Manchester and


Samples will be taken from ju a u c i ie s ie r anu


DNA database will help safeguard young birds


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target for the thieves, who have threatened birds of prey with extinction. PC Steve Downing, of West


Lancashire. The Ribble Valley is a prime


Yorkshire Police, said detecting, and prosecuting the thieves was difficult. “Until now we have had to rely on blood samples to prove the origin of birds and these are very difficult


u m i c u i to collect,” he u c u n cm ,


explained. Recent genetic research has


enabled a comprehensive data­ base to be established, using


to prove that chicks being sold as captive-bred are in fact wild birds. We will actually be able to pinpoint nesting sites and the


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DNA samples from feathers. The samples are taken by licensed- ringers from young birds and adult feathers. ■ “The information will be used


Suzanne sets out


young b ird ’s parents, commented. PC Downing described the


scheme as a major breakthrough, which would have a huge impact on the country’s bird population. “With this resource at our fin­


to build on Circle enthusiasm


gertips, we will be making it very difficult for the thieves to continue with their cruel trade,” he said. The Ribble Valley was at the


centre of a bird-culling row three years ago, when a BBC docu­ mentary claimed rare birds on land owned by the Duke of Westminster were being ruth­ lessly persecuted. The area lost nine peregrine


falcon nests and six hen harrier sites in 1992 alone.


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Water chiefs are under fire for leaving the area high and dry


LOCAL broadcaster and angler Mr Martin James has poured scorn on water chiefs for their wishy-washy handling of the drought. Mr Jam e s said a water authorities and the


TEAM work is the motto of the new chairman of Clitheroe Ladies’ Circle.


water shortage was on area is far better off than th e c a rd s fo r th e last year. We are not anti-


> Mrs Suzanne Bagot (left) received her chain oi office from out-going chairman Mrs Nina Bryan. ,


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. Environment Agency important resource and it of leaving the area is important that people high and dry.


w ^ , a^r?u,sec North ;ng our heads in the sand, west Water and the We agree that water is an


second veav rnrmino* cipating the same problem and are certainly not bury-


But a spokesman for the possible.” Environment Agency said he did not anticipate a repeat, of


drought and issued 10 tips for water conservation. .. Mr James


la s t


•TVwa water snif-nnritiPR arm . . . . . . Environment Agency are burying their heads in the


he autho ties and water it. Nothing. sand !if problem is going to go


away. , Mr James has called for


North West Water to issue householders with water-conserving plastic bricks for their cisterns. He also wants an imme­


diate ban on car washes and hosepipes, and wants householders to collect and use rain water. He continued: “The


drought and what is being . whiie brushing your teeth done about


said: “The country is in the middle


of a


(pictured) two-year


• In the home: • Turning off the tap te th


saVes at least five litres of whil


they think th e ' dripping taps. A leaking tap dripping once a second can waste 500 buckets worth of water a year.


• Replace washers - on


machines and dishwashers on a full load saves energy and water.


• Running washing


as a dustbin! One-third of water used in the home is literally flushed down the


• Don’t use your toilet


.Heads out of the sand please, and let’s have some action.”A spokesman for the Environment Agency said water supply was con­ stantly monitored and a s h o r t a g e w as n o t anticipated. He said: “We are in con­ stant contact with the


authorities pretend a drought isn’t happening, then the water disappears and it is panic stations. We should be conserving every drop of water now.


loo. • Use a bowl to rinse


vegetables and wash dishes.


the early morning or late evening to reduce evapo­ ration and prevent scorch­ ing of plants.


In the garden: • Water your garden in


water roots rather than foliage. Garden sprinklers use as much in one hour as a family of four in one day!


• Use a watering can to


and hanging baskets with plastic lmers (with drain­ age holes) or newspaper, to prevent drying out. Many popular flowers are drought resistant. • Mulch flower beds to


• Line terracotta pots


conserve moisture and reduce weeds.


collection of rain water to your house or shed roof. .


• Fit a rain butt for the


WATER resources in the Ribble Valley are health­ ier than many other parts of the country, said North West Water. Official statistics have revealed th a t Stocks


of an extremely wet February, when the area experienced three times the average rainfall.


West has experienced only 86% of expected rainfall over the last six months, so there is no room for complacency, the water giant warned.


However,' the North-


organisation said: “We have been hearing a lot recently about water shortages, but these are


A spokesman for the


Reservoir, in Bowland, is 99% full, compared with 55% last year. This is mainly the result


which rely heavily on u n d e rg ro u n d w a te r sources.


affecting parts of the south and east of England,


m‘•‘The North-West is in a


because we are less depen­ dent on groundwater and have invested-£85m. to ensure that we maintain supplies in the event of another prolonged dry spell...........


uch b e t te r position


/ “We are confident we will bo able to meet


demand this summer, but are asking our customers, especially gardeners, to use water wisely.”


y e a r ’s conserve it wherever


The E n v iro nm en t . Agency has these tips for householders looking to do th e i r b i t fo r w a te r conservation:


of Glitheroe Ladies’ Circle as a strong, committed and enthusiastic group. She p resen ted Mrs


Mrs Bagot said she hoped to build on the reputation


Bryan with a special choc­ olate medallion, made by


the Chocolate House. ; Mrs C a ro l P e r ry received the Circler of the Year award; Mrs Linda Wilson the Sow the Seeds of Friendship award; and Mrs Carol Hardy the Dame Eunice Tomlinson


award. . Officers elected: Mrs


Anne Pietrzak (vice-chair­ man), Mrs Janice Dud- bridge (secretary), Mrs Christine Anderson (trea­ surer), Mrs Christine McKenna (area delegate), Mrs Helen Snowden and Mrs Carol Perry (commu­ nity service convenors), Mrs Linda Wilson and Mrs Carol Hardy (entertain­ ment convenors), Mrs Janet Read (Circle con­ venor), Mrs Julie Stockton (minutes secretary),. Miss Theresa Robson (bulletin editor). Mrs Janet WareT ing and Mrs Margaret Watkins were made honor­ ary members.


R a id e r b id s to f o r c e lo c k


A FIRE door at a Clith eroe filling station was damaged when offenders attempted to force a lock overnight. The incident took place


ut the BI’ Roundabout Garage, in Chatburn


Road, between 11 p.m. last Tuesday and 6-30 a.m. on Wednesday.


Crackdown on anglers Annual Legion dinner is a big success who fish illegally


evasion. Last year, a similar campaign, backed by tele- ' vision and l'adio advertis­


THE net is closing on anglers fishing ille­ gally in the Ribble Valley, as Envirqn- ment Agency bailiffs are planning a crack- d own on li cenc e-


ing, was a huge success t h r o u g h o u t


North-West. The agency hopes that if


t h e


it is successful more and more people will be


encouraged to buy rod licences, as every penny is pumped back into the sport. All licence evaders will


be prosecuted. As well as risking being given a crim­ inal record, offenders can be fined up to £2,500. Mark Diamond, the


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attended th e annual d in n e r held a t th e M o o r c o c k I n n ,


Waddington. President Mr .1. C.


Wiseman welcomed guests and proposed the loyal toast during din­ ner. Chairman Mr J. W. Wilson introduced the


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Antique clocks are taken in raid


BURGLARS raided a house in Cow Ark and stole five antique clocks valued at £11,000.


the late 17th Century and, alone, is valued at £3,000. The burglars smashed a plate glass window to enter


One of the clocks stolen is dated back as far as


the large detached house,which police describe as being situated in an isolated rural area, _and it is believed they made off through the same window.


bringing the total value of property stolen to £13,710. Three bracket clocks were stolen. One is a Charles


Along with the clocks were a variety of other items,


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four brass finials and Roman numerals and is valued at £2,000. And a skeleton clock, valued at £1,000, stands |


A tortoiseshell clock, which stands 12in. high, has


24in. high. Clitheroe police issued a statement requesting help


or PC John Barber on 01200 446223.”


from the public. A spokesman said: “Did anyone see anything suspicious in the Cow Ark area, between midday , and 3-40 p.m. last Wednesday. If so, could they contact Clitheroe police station, on 01200 443344,


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