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THE Platform Gallery - the council-run art and craft cen­ tre in Clitheroe - could soon be upgraded to a regional cen­ tre attracting visitors from a


wide area. Eibble Valley Council's Policy


and Finance Committee has agreed in principle to purchase the premises, formerly the old railway station, from Thwaites Brewery for £60,000, possibly with a grant from the North West Arts Council. Councillors decided that it was


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INTREPID villagers from Down- ham braved Morecambe Bay's notorious channels in a hike to raise funds for the upkeep of the


village hall. A party of 53 crossed the 12-rmles


of sand between Arnside and Kents Bank, a three and a quarter hour challenge, which should raise £1,000 for the hall committee. Our photo shows some of those who completed the trek, including


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MP receives Minister’s assurance over Trinity Skillshare scheme


THE Ribble Valley's MP, Mr Nigel Evans, has asked the Government two questions concerning sustained funding of a Clitheroe unemployed training programme and access to polling stations for disabled people. He addressed his first question to


would do all in his power to make sure th a t funding to the scheme


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would continue. Speaking at Westminster, Mr


Minister for Employment Andrew Smith. He asked him if he would con­ tact Lancashire County Council, because the authority is stopping the £26,000 funding for Trinity's Skill- share training programme for unem­


ployed people. The Minister assured Mr Evans he , „ _ ,


Evans said: "We have had an assur­ ance from the Minister tha t the invaluable services provided by Skill- share will not be threatened as a result of the cuts made by Lancashire County Council. It is important that we make sure he is held to his


promise."Skillshare allows people to share their skills with the unemployed so that they have a better chance of .


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Brownies enjoy the Waddow Hall fun


BROWNIES from the Ribble Valley enjoyed a fun day at


WTheyVwere joined by scores of others from all over North East Lancashire for an event themed on Interna-


ti°But<there was learning as well as fun - world oceans, important landmarks and marine pollution were among ^Friend'ship badges were made and exchanged and the


offered a piratical aspect. (060698/23/28) —


Volunteers needed for the town’s Age Concern centre


VOLUNTEERS are needed


to help run the insurance and information office set up in Clitheroe by Age Concern


last year. Since the New Year, there


has been a steady increase in - the number of older people calling into, or ringing, the office for insurance quota­ tions for home, contents and travel, or for information on matters as diverse as bene­ fits, gardening and aro­


matherapy. Mr Ian Ainsworth, insur­


ance promotions manager for Age Concern Lancashire, said: "We have had discus­ sions with a number of


potential volunteers oyer the last few weeks and it is very appropriate that two local


people arc able to start with u s


in this, Volunteers'Week. I would also like to thank I


Chris and Carol at the Rib­ ble Valley Volunteers'


Bureau for all their help." Other volunteers are


urgently needed to help in the Moor Lane charity shop,


particularly with the befriending service and with promotional work. Anyone willing to spare a


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couple of hours on a regular basis is urged to contact Martin Bradley on 01200


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everyone's interest that this organisa­ tion continues to provide these ser-


o e loyment. I t is in The MP’s second question - to the . ,


ptuage arians and school children. They were also joined by Lord and


Lady Clitheroe. The walk was organised by the


committee's Mrs Eileen Wilson. (060698/24/34A)


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as a craft centre since 1993 under a 10-year lease — £2,000 a year rent for the first five years and £6,000 per annum for the next five. Director of Commercial Services


The council has run the premises £60,000.


John Heap told the committee that the North West Arts Council appeared enthusiastic over the prospect of the Platform Gallery becoming a regional craft centre. This status would significantly affect the eligibility of grant aid of up to £100,000.


such an attractive price that they should go ahead with the purchase,


centre then there could be an upturn in sales and increased prof­ its for the council, he added


If it were developed as a regional . «k *■


said the recommendation was that the committee approved the pur­ chase, subject to a grant of


Chairman Coun. Howel Jones


(Clitheroe) and Peter Redpath (Read) warned against making the purchase subject to the grant. _ Coun. Jones said that in view of


But Couns Bert Jones , T


the fact that the council had plans for a travel centre, including a bus terminus, near the Platform Gallery, it was imperative that the council purchased the premises. "Can we afford not to?" he


asked. Coun. Redpath said that he was , ,,


concerned that seeking a grant could lead to a delay and, perhaps, a lost opportunity to purchase. The council agreed in principle


to the purchase subject to a £60,000 grant, but to give the Chief Executive delegated powers to act, with or without a grant should it become necessary. The accommodation comprises a


visitor centre, which is a multi-pur­ pose facility lor the display of art and other exhibitions, a meeting and lecture area, office, waiting room, kitchen, store and toilet facilities.


Minor crime record will


THE new system of recording crime, when every mhioroffence is included in statistics for the first


time, was outlined to Sabden Parish Council. At the monthly meeting, completed and the young


councillors heard from Insp. Les Martin, of Clitheroe police, how the new figures would produce a dramatic rise in crime statistics. But by the police deciding to include all types of minor crime for the first time, such as damage amounting to less than £20, it would give them a truer picture of the amount of crime commit­ ted and help them deal


with it. I t will mean more


bureaucracy, but bring about more long-term ben­ efits, he told councillors. "We will know more specif­ ically what the problems are so that we can use our manpower and resources more effectively," he said. The Lancashire Con­


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people of the village, youth leader Noreen Boyle and Coun. Eileen Lowe and a Ribble Valley Council worker were thanked for making an excellent job. Hanging baskets have been installed and it was agreed that the toilets would be locked between 4 p.m. and


7 a.m. each day. A number of areas were outlined that needed atten-


tion, in view of the impending Best Kept Vil­ lage competition. These include weeds all over the village and the area around the benches at the top of


Watt Street. Play equipment on the


stabulary is trying to enlist more special constables to work alongside community policemen, such as Sab- den's village bobby, PC Paul Worswick. I t is also hoped to site


park will be painted when the weather allows. New dog bins have been installed on Wesley Street and Stubbins Lane, it was


reported. A damaged wall on


Whalley Road may have to be repaired by the village handyman and lengths-


mobile police stations in smaller areas such as Pendleton and Wiswell, staffed by volunteers while


the police are on patrol. He said the police needed as much help and support from the community as possible, and mentioned the new parish warden sys­


tem in Downham. , "We thrive on informa­ tion and communication,"


he said."We are trying to make people feel safe and reas­ sured. The fear of crime is one of the worst things." Insp. Martin was accom­


man. Mobility crossings to


make access easier are being provided at Whins Avenue and near the bowl-


inggreen. The clothing and book


banks in Sabden are to stay and the matter of pro­ vision for recycling paper is still being looked at. A letter from the Holme


Committee said it was looking for a new site for the village bonfire in November now the car park had been surfaced. The meeting was attend­


panied by Sgt Ian Kirk, the sergeant responsible for


rural areas. At the June meeting, in


Leader of the House of Commons Ann Taylor - asked whether she would ensure that the House of Com­ mons committee on electoral reform________________ ____________ would look carefully at the accessibil- I


the Methodist Hall, an area off Padiham Road and the top of Wesley Street were highlighted as in need of extra social


lighting. The redecorating of the


village toilets had been |


ernment would consider the best way of carrying forward the proposals.


Mrs Taylor replied that the Gov­


A COUNCIL enforcement notice demanding the removal of a dormer at Chaigley has .been upheld on


______ . _Hm S M r H^Paintin's appeal was dismissed and removal of


the dormer at Chaigley Court, Bailey Bank, Chaigley °r<The<


iiispector's report said that retention would lead to pressure for more dormer extensions, severely damaging


the character and appearance of the building group, j. he arL o S t a X g natural beauty would be weakened. The inspector accepted that previous planning permis­


sions going back to 1989 and 1993 allowed numerous dormers, but said that the local plan had been produced since then. This provided new guidance, and permitting a development contrary to that guidance would under­ mine the council's future ability to control conversion.


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ed by Coun. Frank Goss (chairman), and Council­ lors Roger Westbrook, Anita Whalley, Margaret Sefton, Marion Procter, John Shorter and clerk Angela Whitwell. Apolo­ gies were received from Councillors Lowe, Parfitt and Nicholson. The next meeting will


take place on July 7th, at 7-30 p.m.


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