Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonline.co.uk Valley pair help to keep peace in


province’s marching controversy Big change of work


role for guardsmen report by Natalie Cox


TWO soldiers from the Ribble Valley were among troops recently deployed to Northern Ire­ land to help support RUC officers during the summer marching season. The Clitheroe pair joined


tion and as a member of the infantry football team. Before becoming a sol­


the thousands of troops sent to the province to pro­ vide support throughout the so-called Drumcree period. Over the past few years, the town has been the scene of unrest follow­ ing a series of confronta­ tions between Northern Ire­ land's two communities L/Cpl Laurie Smith and


dier, L/Cpl Smith, a former pupil of Bowland High School, worked as an apprentice engineer. He joined the Forces four years ago and celebrated his 21st birthday in Northern Ire­ land. Speaking about his


Guardsman Martin Rim- mer, from Clitheroe, were among those posted to Por- tadown in County Armagh with the 1st Battalion, the Scots Guards. Guardsman Rimmer said: "We're here to provide whatever support the RUC need and we will do the best job we can." A past pupil of St Augus­


deployment to Northern Ireland, he said: "When we are out on the ground we are mainly faced with out­ breaks of public disorder, but also the possibility of an increased terrorist threat. It can be very excit­ ing but, because the situa­ tion is so uncertain, it can also be quite scary for the troops. "We have to expect the


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tine's RC High School in Billington, Guardsman Rimmer (21) was an apprentice professional footballer with Blackburn Rovers before he joined the Army just over a year ago. As a member of the Forces, he has been able to put his soccer skills into use by rep­ resenting the Army in the under- 22s football competi­


unexpected but, being pro­ fessional soldiers, we are trained how to react. We have found the local people very pleasant, chatty even. They seem quite happy that we are here." Before arriving in North­


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‘Business angel’ backing could help firms after nursing home investm


A PRACTICAL exam­ ple of the "business angel" principle has been provided in the


Ribble Valley. More finance might bo available for suitable com­


panies looking to expand. The new owners of the


nursing and residential home in Eshton Terrace. Clitheroe, have received a £60,000 investment from a business angel, lie has been introduced by Tech- invest, a non-profit-mak­ ing counselling service for businesses and investors linked to the North-West Development Agency. Now named the


ed to our business needs and the investment deal was finalised very quickly," said Mr Lucas. The scheme can help any


business seeking capital to nies, who ha achieve its potential, to take a pa: including start-ups. It is a beneliciai also looking for angels, they so wi h either individuals or compa- be mad'-on '


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Clitheroe Home, the busi­ ness was bought from the administrators by Messrs Colin Lucas and Andrew Hobson. "One of the tilings that attracted us to it was the warm and friendly atmosphere created by the dedicated and caring staff, some of whom had been there since its opening, says Mr Lucas. Members of the Techin-


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vest investors' club were cir­ culated and a number of people showed interest. "\Y selected the angel best suit­


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ern Ireland, the troops received specific training to improve their military skills and their understanding of the political and local diffi­ culties they could face in a bid to fully prepare them to provide the necessary assis­ tance to the RUC.


AUTOGAS described as "environmentally friendly" can be supplied at Sabden Service Station, say officials of Ribble Valley Borough Council. Acting under delegated


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Camera club’s visit to Kildwick includes


tour of ancient church


LAST week's meeting of Ribblesdale Camera


behind cloud, but permis­ sion was obtained from the vicar to visit the ancient church of St Andrew. It is an extraordinary building, reminiscent of a miniature cathedral. The choirstalls are nearly as long as the nave, designed for worship more formal than today's


Club was at Kildwick. The sun disappeared


services. The main part of the church, including the bell


tower, dates from the early Mth Century. The choir,


disfigured with traffic man­ agement clutter. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also threads its way through the village and alongside the church, crossed by a most unusual bridge connecting the two halves of the grave­ yard divided by the water. The evening was spent on


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church interior photogra­ phy, especially of the fine stained glass windows. Finally the sun came out to give a pleasant late evening. On Friday, a group of


chancel and sanctuary were completed by 1505. The Domesday Book mentions a church in Kildwick in 1086, but stone crosses of the style of the late 800s were found during restora­ tion work. The church has a most impressive early 18th Century clock, with a recently restored face. The village of Kildwick is


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will be ‘localised’ A CERAMIC sculpture planned for Crossbill Quar­ ry, Brungerly, will have only a localised impact, says a council report. Members of the Ribble


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scarcely less interesting, with a bridge over the river dating from 1305, one of the oldest in the North of England. It is now sadly


members attended the funeral of long-standing life member Mr Charles Walm- sley. He was a foundation rock of the club, a very active member who regular- ly entered competitions with high-quality pictures, often of flower gardens and local places. He looked unobtrusively for things to do, such as providing tea and biscuits, organising his band of ladies known as "Charlie's Angels". He will long be remembered with affection. Next week the club will


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An acoustic consultant from the Ribble Valley was mar­ ried at Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. He was Mr Christopher John Middleton, of


Wirksworth, Derbyshire, who organises youth groups at his local church and is the son of Mr and Mrs Len and Linda Middleton, of Station Road, Whalley. The bride was Miss Naomi Helen Carter, a theology


be visiting the gardens of Stonyhurst.


Men appear in court on a manslaughter charge


TWO men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with manslaughter following the death of a Ribble Valley firm’s employee, 22-year-old Khalil Ulla Khan, who was crushed when a 32-tonne lorry overturned in Darwen. Andrew Stewart Walker, a company director, of Kenley


(36), of Melbourne Street, Clayton-le-Moors, were both remanded on bail until a preliminary hearing at the crown


Walker (33), of Bury Fold Lane, Darwen, and Bott , „ ,,


court on August 30th. Mr Khan, a joiner at Ultraframe in Clitheroe, died two


days after being trapped by the lorry when it toppled on to the pavement near to the M65 junction at Earcroft. He was married to 21-year-old Claire Johanson and the couple had a young daughter, Hannah Estelle.


Distribution and Warehousing, and driver Christopher Maxwell Bott were both sent straight to Preston Crown Court on the charge of unlawfully killing Mr Khan on January 5th this year.


graduate and student RE teacher who is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Barry and Jane Carter, of Sidmouth, Devon. She was given away by her father and wore a full- length


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Striding out to fund research


TWO young Billington men are striding out m aid of research into a little publi­ cised form of cancer. Student Richard Ormis-


gown of ivory satin silk with a short train and fitted bodice decorated with drop pearls and silver embroidery. Her bouquet was of lilac and ivory freesia, tiny pink rosebuds, lilac September flowers and eucalyptus leaves. Her attendants were Racheal Ruddy, sister of the bride,


Jill Middleton, sister of the bridegroom, and Rebecca Bridden, a friend. They wore full-length ivory silk dresses with fitted bodices embroidered with silver thread. Their bouquets were similar to the bride's. Mr Andrew Hodgson was best man, and the grooms­


men were Messrs John Ruddy and Stephen Titterton. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. John Curran,


in Chesterfield. Winners at the bridge club


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday evening were: NS, Mr C. Pollard and Mrs J. Bailey with Mrs M. Butler and Mr P. Roche. EW, Mr and Mrs R. Ward, Mrs


L. Warfe and Mrs R. Spencer. On Thursday winners were: NS, Mr A. and Mr W. Nor­


ris, Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs J. Bailey. EW, Mr G. Cap- stick and Mrs A. Peddar, Mr J. Pawlicki and Col M. Jef-


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and the reception was at Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth. The honeymoon venue was Kos, and the couple are to live


ton (20) and architectural historian Richard Ball (23) will trek the 268 miles of the Pennine Way in the first two weeks of August. Sponsor money will go to


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help research into cancer of the bowel, from which a rel­ ative of Mr Ormiston suf­ fers. The Macmillan nurses will also benefit. "This is a largley unpublicised illness and we hope people who want to help will support us," says Mr Ball, who can be contacted on 0125J 823189.


Moneybox stolen A RED telephone-style moneybox was stolen from a house in Walker Street, Clitheroe. The incident took place in the early hours of yesterday week, and a man about 5ft. lOin. in height, aged about 30, with collar-length sandy hair and wearing dark clothing may be responsible. Police are making inquiries.


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