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' 1 Letters to the Editor J Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW Wind farms will
spoil our fells THIS week I see we are back to the argument again about the future of wind,farms on the top of the beautiful fells in
Lancashire and Yorkshire. Not only are Nigel Evans and
end up at Cliviger to see the "wind- the summer months. Also, if the mills", and they are fascinated, not volume of traffic increases at a sun- horrified, by them. Upland farmers ilar rate as it has over the last five need to be looking at alternatives years, a car park three times the to traditional farming — why not proposed size will soon be required. wind farming, and a visitor centre Finally, in view of the scale and
too, while wind power is still a nov- ^ r0 with the majority of us on this
Gordon Prentice opposed to the destruction of the beauty of the North of England, but everyone too? else I have spoken to locally is of ELI TAYLOR, the same opinion.
rely on the beauty of the fells, which they can afford to tour round with their families, for pleasure. One can imagine that the support ers of wind farms are not fell walk ers or members of any ramblers' association, and spend their holi
days abroad. The only people who gain from
The working people of the North ciithcroe. J J e issue. Please, please, can we have a meetings. Balmoral Avenue, Where does your
wind farms are the landlords, who get rent for the erection of the tur bines on their property. California tried the turbines
writer live?- MP BEN CARLISH writes that wind turbines are like "giant mobile modernist sculptures majestically surveying the terrain" and that they are small price to pay for clean
some time ago, but found that their hills became covered in concrete blocks on which the turbines were erected, with roads to give the. builders access, spread over the sites. Local manufacturers and industrialists, seeing this, claimed that, as the American green belt area had been destroyed, they had every right to claim permission to build around the sites. One is appalled to think that
Lancashire was not long ago a tex tile area with each town full of cot ton mills, each mill having a chim ney approximately 200 feet high belting out smoke all day long. We are now almost free of the
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energy. I don't know where Ben lives, but
I expect that it is nowhere near any wind turbines. Pro-environmental ists are coming out against these 200 ft. structures because they scar the countryside, blot the landscape and add very little to our energy needs. They are noisy and can cause light flickers if you live in
their line of sight. If a small per centage of the
problem which not only affected the towns, but the scenery every where. We are now faced with the introduction of another scenery destroyer, which will affect not only walkers but views from local towns and the people's houses. Speaking to the manager of a
money spent on subsidising the tur bines was re-directed to energy con servation, such as energy efficient light bulbs, loft and window insula tion, then more energy could be saved than is generated by these ugly pieces of industrial furniture.
NIGEL EVANS, MP. Vanity or beauty
power station some time ago on this subject, I was informed that he could produce, in less than an hour, what the total production of all wind farms throughout the country
improve the North Pennines has been launched by Countryside Minister Elliot Morley this week. If the wind farm people get their way, the money will be wasted.
was in a day. A project costing £4.5m. to
J. BROUGHTON, Fairfield Drive, Clitheroc.
I We all have homes full of electri cal appliances, and it is only fair that we have some sort of energy production in our area. Would we rather see a nuclear power station or more chimneys spouting out pol-
with majority HOW can the same valley that hosts the Chernobyl chil dren each year possibly object to a wind farm?
before health IT saddens us’to think that lots of people, including our MP, Nigel Evans, believe in putting vanity or beauty before the health of people
and the environment. We agree that wind turbines will
alter the look of natural beauty spots - perhaps not for the better - but we need electricity and wind is the cleanest and safest way of pro ducing it, however small or large the amount. Please do not let looks and beau
h\shPrt^ e view Is it a spoilsport
cycle ban? I HAVE inspected the "dam age" reported by the Wildlife
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I believe that Nigel Evans and . information and accountability m th e
oid.auarry. There was Gordon Prentice are;out of touch
wind farm on our side of Pendle INCREASINGLY WORRIED "CHIPPIN’ER".
should be displayed on public view, .-, no as not everyone is able to .attend ■
, ■ School piece was
governed by envy MR CARLISH’S piece on Stonyhurst College (October 29th) seemed more governed by envy than reasoned argu ment. The arguments against independent schools in gener al are well known and to bring them up again simply makes for tedious reading. Could he not; have written something more informative about an institution which dates back
to 1593? Without some sort of social revo
lution, there will still be some folk, driving Ford Escorts while others drive BMWs. I t should also be remembered that, although there may be some who choose to spend their money on a sound education for their children with relative ease, there are those who struggle to pay school fees in order to give their off spring a good start in life. Mr Carlish grudgingly pointed
out that Stonyhurst is a resource for the local community. This is indeed the case: it attracts many visitors for many reasons and we are lucky to have such a famous institution and resource for the community so close at hand.
E. A. DAVIES, Taylor Street, Clitheroe.
Uncalled for
snide remarks I FOUND your reporter’s article, following the recent Press day at Stonyhurst Col
lege, disappointing. All those snide remarks about
MPs out of touch JOHN AND RUTH COWPERTH-
ty be more important to us than health. Every unit of electricity produced by wind is one less unit produced by polluting methods.
WAITE, Cockshutts Farm, Pendleton.
Disturbed at lack
| lution on Pendle's hillside? Wind ' turbines are safe for all our chil dren, and that is all th a t really matters. Has no one yet spotted the
potential for another tourist attrac tion creating new jobs for the area? When I have visitors up from
of car parking HAVING studied the latest proposed plan for Chipping Village Hall, I find it very dis turbing to discover that the existing car park, used on most Sundays by upwards of three coaches, is to be replaced with spaces for only two. Where are the others
further south and ask them what they want to visit, we inevitably
going to go? Surely this is going to cause a traffic hazard, particularly during
the driveway - really very beautiful - "foppish toffs" and "champagne" etc., were uncalled for. Why did he not write a factual
nc^ f " ^ y^ ^® Trus t by mountainbike riders d am ag e
t h a t I co u ld
detect.. . -True, some of-the old stones have
been moved and there are now
exciting cycle tracks, but these in no way detract from the wildness of the abandoned quarry bottom. I am sure the trust is legally cor
rect in stopping cycling in this area, but surely we can turn a blind eye on this minor infringement. I frequently walk in Brungeriey
Park and the quarry area and have never been bothered by cyclists, who have always made way for me. I t is surely better to allow the young to enjoy this area than have them harassing old people. I won der if there is a little bit of a "spoil sport” attitude in the move to close this area to cyclistsl I can see no other motive.
D.C. BURROW, Shays Drive, Ciithcroe.
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worst nightmare ALL of us sooner or later are faced with the worst night mare of our lives when, sud denly, someone who has
shared those lives with us dies. Whether unexpectedly or not,
whether old or young, it is often quite difficult to share the distress of'bereavement with members of your family or even close friends, so it becomes "bottled up" and recov ery takes a long, long time. This is where Cruse Bereavement Care can
help. Cruse counsellors do not give
advice, but offer the bereaved a friendly ear and, most importantly, time to talk and talk. They will never tell clients to "snap out of it" or "you'll get over it". They will explain the stages of bereavement - guilt, anger, frustration, etc., and will hopefully lead each person to the time when, perhaps, they can rebuild their lives. Cruse is a national organisation
report and admit that many of the - things about Stonyhurst and, indeed, other public schools, both boarding and day, are really very good arid in many cases excellent? I t is such a pity that ail children cannot have these privileges. Blair and Harman have opted
out, so they obviously do not endorse the state system. Neither do many other parents, who make great sacrifices to send their chil dren to private schools. The "priceless artefacts" would
founded in 1959 with a dedicated band of volunteers, many of whom have gone through the same shat tering experience and, with 187 branches throughout the country, our counsellors receive extensive training from qualified trainers and professionals, and no charge is made for our service, although donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to know more,
realise very small amounts when set against the huge demand of the state system. How could museums afford them if they are cash- starved? I suppose your reporter would
H. M. KENYON, Church Street, Ribchester.
WATSON-MILLER j - ,
A string quartet played at the wedding “/'Miss, Caroline Jane Miller and Mr Anthony Lester. Watson at Whalley
^T h e bride, the only daughter of Mrs Jean Miller, of Whalley, and Mr. Eric Miller, of Simonstone, is a chartered accountant and lias Recently completed an M.A. degree in arts management; Ah old girl of Clitheroe Royal Gram mar School, her interests include music, the arts and
church activities. The bridegroom, who lives in Butts Grove, Chtheroe, is ■ _.... . ,
the elder son of Mrs Jean Watson, of Flitwick, Bedford shire, and the late Mr Lester Watson, and is a director of the Scapa group of companies. He shares the bride s inter ests in the arts and religion. Given away by her brother, Mr Charles Miller, the bride
wore a full-length dress, with a train of ivory slub duchesse satin, richly embroidered with roses. Her short veil was held in place by a headdress of red roses, ivy and other small flowers, which matched her hand-tied bouquet. • The bridesmaid, Miss Manuela Schutte, wore a full-
Song", from Mass by Leonard Bernstein, and there were readings by Gill Whitfield, David Lederer and Cath Hin-
During the service, the bridesmaid sang "A Simple .■
dle. The address was given by Mr Brian Clarke and the cer
emony was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry. Best man was the bridegroom's brother, Mr Colin Wat
McComiskey. A candlelit reception followed at Hoghton Tower. The couple, who are to live in Ilkley, left for a honeymoon in
South Africa. Photo: Paul Deaville, Blackburn.
Served cement firm for almost half a centry
ONE of Castle Cem ent's longest-serving
employees has died. Mr James. Johnston
joined the firm at the ago of 15 and stayed for very near ly half a century, a record rivalled by few people. His work as a mainte
expect Stonyhurst to sell the por traits of the seven VCs the school has won. How many schools can boast of that?
the local branch of Cruse is holding an awareness event in the form of a Cuppa for Cruse on November 21st in the Ribble Valley Borough Council chamber. The local helpline is 01254 207999 and the line is manned every Monday from 6-30 p.m. to 9-30 p.m., with an answer ing machine at other times that is unloaded daily. No one need suffer
alone.
MADELINE ADEY, Administrator, Blackburn and District Cruse Bereavement Care.
Champion of the conservation
cause dies at 89
A MAN who championed the cause of conser vation long before it was fashionable has died in his 90th year.
Mr Bernard Oddie was
th e la s t su rv iv in g founder of Clitheroe Naturalists' Society and in former times gave lec tu re s to members and also led walks. . He had been in several
other groups such as the RSPCA, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, the World Wildlife Fund, and CND. Mr Oddie also had a keen interest in world
history. His first job on leaving
PER WEEK
school a t 13 was peeling potatoes at Swales. Then he became an apprentice join er, and went to night school at Blackburn by train for five years to pass building examinations. Before and during the
become a teacher. After qualifying he worked in Norwich and Chester, and then spent the 20 years up to his retirement at Edge End Secondary Technical School, Nelson. He taught building sub
jects and woodwork to hun dreds of pupils over the years. Mr Oddie consistent ly encouraged them as well as his own family and everyone he knew to make use of their talents by dili gent work and study, just as he had in more difficult times. Mr Oddie was a keen
| five decades up to his retire ment seven years ago. Mr Johnston had many
nance fitter meant he knew the whole complex as well as anyone. Mr Johnston had been involved in most, if not all, the various devel opments at the plant over
friends among Castle Cement's former and pre sent employees, but was a well-known personality in other spheres as well. He came from Kent with
his family as a boy during the war and his strong interest in cricket meant he followed the fortunes of his native county as well as those of his adopted one. Mr Johnston was keen to
put something back into the game and for many years
son, and the ushers were Mr Cley Crouch and Mr Derek
length dress of ruby silk and had flowers matching those of the bride in her her bouquet and hair.
was an umpire in the Rib- blesdale League. He was also a well-known figure at the social club in Wellgate,
Clitheroe. St James' Church,
Clitheroe, was full for Mr Johnston's funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Canon F. E. Chard, who spoke about his life and work. Cremation followed at Accrington. Mr Johnston leaves his
wife, three sons and a daughter. Donations to can cer research were invited in his memory.
Gate and telephone kiosk damaged
I A VANDAL caused £200 worth of damage to a gate and telephone junction box outside a house in Slaidburn on
| Sunday afternoon. The incident happened about 4-30 p. m. and the man
, responsible is described as being in-his late 20's, five feet ten in height, of medium build with short brown hair, a pale complexion and wearing khaki trousers. The man was
i accompanied by a woman whose dark hair was in a pony I tail and she had a dog with her. Police are investigating.
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war Mr Oddie's technical skills were used on clerk of works duties for the Air Ministry. He moved around aerodromes all over the country, some of which were targets for German
bombers. For two years afterwards
Mr Oddie had a similar post with the local authority in Keighley, but then followed a long-felt ambition to
Bridge winners
THE winners of the bridge drive at the Pendle Club, Clitheroe, were Mrs D. Green and partner, with Mrs P. Holden and Mrs J. Walmsley in second place.
walker and could stand at the top of Clitheroe Castle and know he had scaled every hill in sight. He thought nothing of walking from his home in, West Bradford to Clitheroe even in quite recent times. The funeral service at
; Hospital were invited in lieu of flowers.
Pleasington Crematorium was a Humanist one, con ducted by Mr Lynn Mil lard, of Burnley. Mr Oddie leaves his wife - to whom he had been married 64 years -two daughters, and three grandchildren. Donations to the Friends of Clitheroe
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