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help provide Whalley car park But councillor told that hard negotiations failed by Tim Procter


A RELATIVELY new member of Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council questioned why housing d ev e lop e r s were n ot helping to provide a car


park in Whalley. Coun. John Hill (Simon-


stone) told a meeting of the Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee th a t the building of 318 houses at the Calderstones site in Whalley would have a devastating effect on the


village. He acknowledged that


the developers were provid-


ng a play area. But he won­ dered if it was possible to get them to help with a car park for the village and why this had not been done ear­ lier.


Other councillors and


officials heard out Coun. Hill's comments about this and other features of the plan. But, after he had fin­ ished speaking, Coun. Frank Dyson (Clitheroe), a former chairman of the committee, told him: "We negotiated very hard with the health authority to get the community some bene­ fits from their planning application, but we were not successful in obtaining extra money for car parking pur­ poses."


Robert Thompson (Wis- well) had earlier queried other points about McAlpine's detailed appli­ cation for the site. They were told by offi­


Coun. Hill and Coun.


cials that a roundabout had to be created only when actual house construction began, that the bus service had to be put on for five years however well or badly it was used, and th a t a pedestrian crossing was unlikely to be installed in Mitton Road although negotiations were ongoing with the county council. A shortage of bungalow


ble, to try to insist on the developer putting bunga­ lows on the site without for­ mal, rather than just anec­ dotal, evidence of a short­


age. "It is the market which


dictates the developer's choice," said Chief Planning Officer Mr Stewart Bailey. The committee approved


accommodation in the area was mentioned. But offi­ cials indicated that it would be difficult, if not impossi-


the detailed plan for the houses, the principle of development having been established by a public inquiry decision. In their report to the committee, and during the discussion, officials recognised that res­ idents had various concerns, but said they felt that the conditions imposed met


them.


Crafts quartet displays talent at trade fair


FOUR local people have been flying the flag for the Ribble Valley at the British Craft Trade Fair


in Harrogate. As well as securing


orders, one member of the q u a r te t , jeweller Mrs Ellen Darby, of Knowle Green, was approached by Selfridges with a view to


holding further talks. The invitation to attend


the event was extended to all Ribble Valley-based artists and a cross-section of crafts were chosen to repre­ sent the borough. Each member of the


selected q u ar te t - Mrs Darby; blacksmith Mr Steve Marshall, of Down- ham; Mrs Jenny Eaton, of Cow Ark, who makes ceramics; and Mr Richard Atton, a furniture maker from Sabden - were asked to transport their own prod­ ucts to and from the fair and ensure th a t the stall was always staffed Publicity material was


12ft. square stand was paid for by Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council’s arts develop­ ment, economic develop­ ment and tourism depart­


ments. As well as promoting the


exhibitors’ products, the aim of the stand was to help their businesses develop and attract interest in the Rib­


ble Valley as a whole. According to Miss Sagar,


the stand generated plenty of interest from other local authorities keen to see the results of the inter-depart-


mental project "We will be monitoring


the crafts people over time to see how well they have done and the difference it has made to their business. " I t was such a success


prepared by the borough's Arts Development Officer, Miss Elaine Sagar, and the


that the council has booked again for next year and Mrs Eaton has fixed up her own stand at the fair," said Miss Sagar.


Dumper truck taken for a joy ride


JOY riders chose a different mode of transport to the more usual fast car type when they went for a spin in Maries


Hill car park, Ribchester Road, Dinkley. They started the engine of a dumper truck and drove


around the car park into wooden bollards and barriers causing an estimated £1,400 of damage. The incident occurred overnight last Wednesday.


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‘B ranger ley Bridge’ work highlight of first festival of reading and writing


RIBBLE VALLEY'S first festi­ val of reading and writing has


been hailed a great success. Events were held at a variety of


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venues locally and a focus of attention was Clithcroe Library, where Caroline Gilfillan, New Pages writer for the area, unveiled a specially-commis­ sioned piece called "Brungerley


Bridge". Her work, which combined prose,


poetry and song, traced the history' of


the bridge right up to present day. The second half of the evening pro­


gramme featured a series of readings given by' members of the Ribble Val­ ley readers group, as well as a selec­


tion of classical pieces played by a trio


of musicians. Other events staged over the week­


end included a reading and discussion with Elaine Feinstein, the launch of an anthology of work produced by members of the Clitheroe New Pages writing group and a storytelling ses­ sion in Ribchester with Nick Hen­


nessey. Everyone involved with the festival


said they had been delighted with the way all the activities had gone and with the warm reaction from audience members who attended the various


events. The entire festival had been organ­


ised by the Ribble Valley's writer in


residence Miss Gilfillan, and the bor­ ough's resident reader, Miss Maureen Fenton. Both came to the area through the New Pages scheme which is managed by LitFest. After securing lottery funding through the Arts Council of England and financial sup­ port from local authorities including Ribble Valley Borough Council, Lit­ Fest was able to appoint readers and writers to work in areas covered by the funding councils. Our photograph shows, from the


left, musicians Rosie Thorpe, David Ilulme and Katie Ashton, with Miss­


es Fenton and Gilfillan. (130500/12/17)


Organist’s playing was worthy of his reputation


Latest in a series of concerts features first-rank musician'


YET another distinguished organist contributed to th e p r e s en t s e r ie s of organ c o n c e r t s a t


Clitheroe Parish Church. Ian Hare is acclaimed in jointed phrases onj.wo con-


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this country and abroad, both as a player of the first rank and as a composer of consequence. His playing on this occasion was worthy of his reputation. In the first half, he gave a


collection of pieces mostly from the Baroque era, the highlight of which was Bach's Fantasia and Fugue in G minor. Ian Hare's play­ ing of the fugue was a model of clarity and preci­ sion.


half was S. S. Wesley's Choral Song and Fugue. As x 11= a composer, Wesley was just right, very much his own man. The organ writing His work tends to combine flashes of inspiration with passages where the ideas seem unwilling to come. In the present fugue, he lets himself go with a ven­


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with Stanford's Sonata in F, whose four organ sonatas are not very often played. Stanford was a noted pro­ fessor of composition and this shows in his writing. His writing for the organ, while not actually perverse, makes


considerable


demands on the player, not perhaps so much on physi­ cal technique as on the extreme concentration required to keep track of the complex texture. In this, Ian Hare succeeded admirably; one felt that the composer could not have a better advocate. The Pastorale of Cesar


Franck, which followed, presents problems of inter­ pretation, particularly in the first section, which is


composed of seemingly dis- .. . _. W . '.n .


trasting manuals. The prob­ lem is to give a feeling of continuity despite the hold­ ups at the end of every four bars. I t requires sensitive rebato, which is what we were given. I should have liked a slightly slower tempo and a less opaque registration; the middle sec­ tion was also on the quick side, so that everyone unfa­ miliar with the work would not have realised that the left hand has, from time to time, some rapid squiggles th a t add to the interest. The final section seemed


of


Olivier Messiaen arouses strong emotions - "I can't stand Messiaen" on the one hand and the utmost enthu­ siasm on the other. Ian Hare played two move­ ments from "La Nativite du Seigneur"; "The angels" and "Jesus accepts suffering". The first requires a virtuoso manual technique obtain­ able only a t the piano; to hear it played with Ian Hare's mastery was a mov­ ing experience, as was also his playing of the second piece, so different in style. Messiaen's music is the


sort that comes off best in a spacious and resonant envi ronment, which the Parish Church, does not provide; perhaps the best tribute to the performer is to say that-, during his playing of these pieces, one became oblivi­ ous of the dry acoustics of the building and felt tha t one was hearing the totality of the music, without any reservation.


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ARIES00906 589 4178 TAURUS Mar 2 1 -April 2 0


Speeding along, chattering away and not really wanting to do much in depth or detail, you feel brighter than for some considerable time. There are places to visit friends to meet, and interesting phone calls and letters flying around. Your rather direct manner of recent days, which may have ruffled a tew feathers, is thankfully toning down. Venus will add charm and diplomacy and your passionate enthusiasm will inspire companions into falling in line.


g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 5 April 2 1 -May 21


The week that the Jupiter Saturn conjunction falls into your own sign has to be a memorable one. Jupiter brings confidence, expansion, optimism and good luck, while Saturn is self disciplined, practical and rather reserved. The combination, if you handle it correctly, can being a real turning point where you see how to make your visions and dreams take shape. But you have to watch not to be carried away by over confidence. Keeping your feet on the


I ground is vital GEMINI


Your mischievous sense of humour will keep close companions chuckling and on their toes. Having been stuck out of sight or rather ignored recenUy you intend to make up for lost time and will be flirting and having tun in grand style. Your spruced up appearance is attracting ail manner of favourable comments and rather intriguing invitations. There are still two planets left in the sign belore yours so make sure you are giving yourself time for reflection as well as living it


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| behind a personal vision. There is no sense in dreaming dreams. You need to put solid structure on your plan and get cracking. Call Cancer line to hear more.


Although you are winding down fast and taking time out to ponder and recharge your batteries, you know you cannot allow yourself to drift aimlessly. Laming together with good friends or team mates to brew up a future project may be wnat you have in mind. Though it could also be the time when you decide to put energy


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g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 8 July 23-Aug 23


Friends will be all around in what you could prove to be a light hearted rather frivolous week with plenty of invitations. You are well aurare of your noDularity so you should know there will be a welcome mat where ever you qo Make sure you do not tafe your eye off the ball at work or in your community activities. There is still a deal of hard work needed if you are to fulfil your promises and make the impression you deserve. Call my Leo line


to hear more. VIRGO


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This is when your year really begins to get under way in a much more satisfactory fashion. With three planets at your mid heaven you know you have a real chance to show your talents and prove what you are capable of at work or in your community activities. Your social status should rise sharply as your charm impresses tne influential people around and you will be surprised at the invitations, which arrive. You are also pushing ahead with


long term plans to lift your life | LIBRA


0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 0 Sept 24-Oct 23


Now you want to fly high and paint your life on a broader canvas. If you have


I a chance to travel or put holiday plans in gear then you will do so vwth relish. There are still financial or other confidential matters to consider but they seem to be coming together much more effectively than you might have imagined even a few weefis ago. You will continue to carry responsibilities where joint ventures are concerned but you can sense a real turning point coming. Call my


Libra line ti hear more.____________g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 1 | SCORPIO ~


1 Everything in your life at the moment seems to centre on partnership matterswhich I suits your fairly intense temperament rather well. With three planets in Gerraru you


Oct 24-Now 22


I are digging deeper for answers, seeking out ways of reaching new compromises oyer I money or your intimate emotional me. With Jupiter and Saturn finally corning I together in Taurus on Sunday you will also be presenting a completely different face \ to the world. You now know which relationships are worth fighting for and which


| you want to back away from. | SAGITTARIUS


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Ail of a sudden, after what has been a tense and tetchy time where close partnerships are concerned, you feel you have come out into the sunshine. Not only is the love and affection of someone special on offer; you also recognise that your popularity out on the large social scene is rising reassuringly. So you will be flirting, charming and generally having fun. Work is inevitably still looming large but you know how to balance your schedule and keep your stamina high. Call my


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0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 3 Dec 22-Jan 20


Getting back into a sensible rhythm at work is not only essential, you will find it rather pleasant, even if you do feel you are having fo put in more effort than close companions. As an ambitious, earth sign you always like to have a practical purpose to everything you do, and now is definitely the time to keep that in mind.


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g 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 4 Jan 21-Feb 19


You do feel you are coming out of a rather quiet patch when all you wanted was to be tucked away out of sight at home or in familiar surroundings. Your energy is revitalised and you spirits will be high. A full social diary will keep


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Tty to put your feet up when you can. This is your chance to enjey home, familiar surromings or just a quieter pace of Efe from the recent a e r packedx schedule. You want to be able to entertain, organise a few romantic candle fit suppers, and even to add elegant touches to the decoration. You will still be chaffing away rather animatedly to eveyone and offering weds of sympathy where needed. Tty to impose a little organisation on your daily routine, since you want to fit in everything. CaD my Rsces fine to hear more.


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