Classic tale enthralls parents


PARENTS turned out in force to enjoy "Cinderel­ la" at Pendle County Pri­ mary School, Clitheroe. Some 70 pupils took part


and the production showed a profit, which is being donated to Derian House children's hospice, Euxton. Our picture shows Prince


Wasom Balchoh offering Princess Rebecca Harg­ reaves the vital slipper. Watching arc Ugly Sis­


ters Jordan Brown and Sam Anderton, Stepmoth­ er Alice Dawber and Fairy Godmother Joanna Dean. (141298/1/5)


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They say they have no faith in way Environment Agency has acted


AN independent report stating Castle Cement is not to blame for the health problems of local people has been branded rubbish by campaigners.


The report, published


by the Area Environment Group, an independent body which advises the Environment Agen-cy, said that a survey carried out by the E a s t L an ­ cashire Director of Public Health, Dr Stephen Mor­ ton, showed there were no significant and detectable health problems affecting the population of Clitheroe as a result of Castle Cement emissions. But local campaigners,


including Mrs Mary Horner, of Airwatch, and Mrs Lynda England, of RATS and Friends of the Earth, criticised Dr Mor­ ton's findings and the overall conclusions of the Castle Cement Advisory Group, set up by the


AEG. Defending the report,


n d v iso ry b o c ly l in d to m ly on the evidence given. He added: "We have to accept


AEG member Mr Ian Chadwick said that the


that Dr Morton had the objectivity to look out for the well being of the people of Clitheroe. His comments played-a large part in.us


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making our decisions." Mrs England criticised


the AEG for the lack of time allocated to RATS to give a presentation to the advisory group and asked why its comments and those of others against Cas­ tle Cement were not includ­ ed in the report. Members were also not convinced of the independence and objectivity of the CCAG. Mr Colin Burford, Chair­ man of the AEG, said: "The people chosen to contribute to the advisory group had particular specialist knowl­ edge. I t was not a case of excluding anyone." Another campaigner, Mr


J. D. Mortimer, asked why the report stated that a full health survey was included, when Dr Morton had cate­ gorically said he would not undertake one. Instead, Dr - Morton's opinions were for-


mulalod /reni.Womi-li"'' already available. Mr Mor­


timer added: "You cannot claim a full survey has been carried out when it has not," and asked for the report to


be withdrawn. But Mr Burford refused


and said that the fact the statement implies a survey was carried out specifically by Dr Morton was just "phraseology". Many of the campaigners


also aimed criticism at the Environment Agency, as it seemed, they claimed, to bo acting on behalf of Castle Cement. Waddington resi­ dent Mr Alan Egar said he had "no faith" in the agency, due to the way it has han­ dled complaints and added that the report was a "fias­


co". Now that the report is


complete, the AEG will continue to monitor the reg­ ulatory role of the Environ­ ment Agency. I ts recom­ mendations for the future are that Castle Cement continues to recognise its


responsibilities to the envi­ ronment, while the agency- should maintain its moni­


toring of any complaints and respond accordingly. The Environment Agency should also work with Rib- ble Valley Borough Council to monitor the company.


Man remanded in custody in £10,000 cannabis case


A MAN has been remanded in custody after police found £10,000-worth of cannabis at a caravan on land in Middop, near


Gisburn. Peter Heap (34), who gave his moth­


er's address in North Street, Colne, but who had been living in Stocks Lane,


Middop, appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with being con­ cerned in the supply of 3.8 kilogrammes of cannabis, possession of ecstasy and illegal possession of a shotgun. A bail application was made on Heap's


behalf, but he was remanded in custody until December 18th.


GO LDEN couple Joh n and Mavis Parker (above) believe they have managed to keep each other sweet all these years by drinking plenty of cups of tea. The Parkers, of West View,


Clitheroe, will celebrate 50 years of marriage this weekend with what they hope will be a stirring party for their family and friends at West


Bradford Village Hall. All four of the bridesmaids who


attended Mrs Parker at her Sowerby wedding will again be present at the celebration, including one, Mrs Bar­ bara Tumham, who has travelled from


Australia for a long stay in the area. Mrs Parker (69) comes from Sowerby,


Yorkshire, and the couple met there as teenagers when Mr Parker (71), who grew


up in BoIton-by-Bowland, was a regular visitor to his sister's nearby farm. They were courting for around three years before their wedding on December 18th 1948, following Mr Parker's two-year stint


in the RAF. After a honeymoon in Morecambe, they


originally settled in Yorkshire, but moved to Clitheroe more than 49 years ago and have remained at the same house ever since. Both gave excellent service to two large local firms before their retirement a decade ago, with Mr Parker working for Dugdale’s and his wife employed by Trutex. Their three sons, Alan, John and David,


all live locally and they also have five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. As


well as spending time with their family, Mrs Parker enjoys playing whist at Pendle Club, while Mr Parker is keen on racing pigeons and is a member of Clitheroe Hom­ ing Society. (141298/2/23)


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Drink-driver menace is jailed for 28 days


A R IB B L E VALLEY businessman was branded a menace to other road users when he was jailed for drink-driving by Blackburn magistrates. ■ Craig Easson Duncan


(37), of Ribchestor^Road,. Clayton-le-Dale, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol.and was sent to prison for 28 days and dis­ qualified for two years by stipendiary magistrate Mr Jonathon Finestein. The court heard that


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