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'Back to their roots house goes ahead despite objections


A COUPLE who want to return to their roots have been given the go-ahead to build a house at Low Moor - despite objections from 12 nearby


residents. Mr Step lion Almond told


Kibble Valley's Planning and Development Commit­ tee that be and his wife, who live in Blackburn, now wanted to return to Clitheroe, where they were


both born. A report by planning offi­


cers said the proposed house at Chapel Close was one of four plots which had


already been approved. The report explained:


"Tlie main issues to be con­ sidered relate to specilic matters sue.li as tlie visual impact of the development, the residential amenity of nearby properties and detailed design issues. "The previous consent


Flower festival adds colour to the Millennium year


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SAYING it with flow­ ers made C lith e ro e a mecca for horticultur­ is t s from through out the Ribble Valley. For the town's United


Reformed Church was transformed into a sweet- smelling glade of grasses, petals and plants as part of civic Millennium cele­ brations to colour Year


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organised by Conn. Mrs Pat Rawson, who chaired its town council-led com­


mittee, and officially opened by the Mayor. Conn. Alan Tearing, and Insp. Les Martin, of Clitheroe Police. To the accompaniment of


organ music, visitors were able to wander the church's aisles at leisure to appreci­ ate the intricate displays, fashioned by members of Whalley Flower Club, and which represented local companies and organisa­ tions contributing to Clitheroe life. Among these were an elaborate fauna and foliage work on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough


Council's Tourist Office, featuring Clitheroe Castle created from dry and fresh leaves, a floral tribute to local emergency services and Clitheroe Medical Cen­ tre and a replica flower- fuelled float to celebrate Clitheroe's tradition of Torchlight processions. Our photograph shows


visitors on the official guest list, from the left, the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe. Conn. Alan and Mrs Susan Tearing, the Rev. Canon Philip Dearden, of Clitheroe Parish Church, the Rev. David Mason, of


Clitheroe United Reformed Church. Kr Joseph Ware- ing, of St Michael and St John's RC Church, the Rev. Richard Atkinson, of Trin­ ity Methodist Church, Conn. Rawson and the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Conn. Chris Moltom and Mrs Dorothy Shaw. Flowers from the week­


end event still in good con­ dition were made into bou­ quets for patients in Clithcroe Hospital and resi­ dents of nearby nursing homes.


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scheme for brighter farm future gets under way


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FOR the first time, Bowland-branded sheep have eer's hammer as part of a special scheme aimed farmers a brighter future. A new company called


a national pilot scheme


Bowland Forest Foods has been set up by farmers, auc­ tion marts and meat proces­ sors to try to ensure that agriculturalists in the area gain more front the market and provide shoppers with locally-produced food. Sheep belonging to Bow-


land farmers were due to go to Lancaster Auction Mart yesterday, marking the first step in a process which will see locally-labelled lamb being sold in shops under the new food firm’s label. The company was set up


as part of a continuing part­ nership between farmers and the Bowland Initiative


aimed at enhancing farm businesses and the Forest of Bowland environment. "It is great that farmers


and auction marts and processors are working together as one," said Mr Jim Curwen. who has been chairman of the Bowland farmers side of the opera­ tion for the past 18 months. "We have all put a lot of time and effort into devel­ oping Bowland Forest Foods and it is going to be absolutely fantastic for us all to see our hard work paying off and a Bowland- branded product finally getting out there."


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Mr Curwen added that


yesterday not only marked the culmination of a lot of hard work, but also the start of a new era. "We can assure the consumer that by buying Bowland Forest Food products not only will they be getting a superior product, hut they will also be protecting the future of the landscape, as well as breaking down unnecessary links in the food chain. '"Phis is a positive start


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Hidden gardens will be opened to help uniformed village groups


TIIE hidden gardens of Whalley are to be opened to the public shortly in a bid to help young people in the vil­ lage's uniformed groups. On July 9th, a selection


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GLORIOUS was the only word to describe the Millennium Fun Day held at St Michael and St John's RC Primary School, Clitheroe. The event was blessed with wonderful


and parents taking part in netball, rounders and football matches during the


afternoon. A barbecue, strawberries and cream, ice


cream, juice stalls and a beer tent kept


weather and the total money raised during the day and evening was more than £2,300. The Friends of St Michael and St John's


School organised the day to raise money to replenish infant and junior libraries' book


stocks. The fun day was opened by Mr Gerry


Taggert and Mr Brendan O' Connell. Mr Taggert is a football player for premier side Leicester City and captain of the Northern Ireland team. Mr O’Connell is the Wigan football coach. Attractions included Slaidburn Silver


Band, Buckle Down Clog Dancers, a Clitheroe fire station machine, bouncy cas­ tles, toddlers' corner and races. There was also a sporting challenge between St Michaei and St John's School and St Mary's, Sabden, which included children


everyone refreshed. Key Street supported the event by pro­


viding the public address system, beer tent, disco and the main raffle prize of a moun­


tain bike. The friends' committee expressed thanks


to the parish organisations Knights of St Columba, CAFOD, Ladies' Guild, St Vin­


cent de Paul and the social centre, as well as teachers and children for running stalls and everyone who helped and attended on the day. A superb end to the day was provided at


the parish hall where soul group "Chicago Joe and the Soul Divas" provided the entertainment. Pictured is headteacher Mr Vincent


Murray enjoying a cooling stint on Loyola Cubs and Brownies' ducking stool.


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of private gardens, plus the 12th Century abbey gar­ dens, will be open for people to visit and enjoy. Visitors will be able to see


the extensive ruins of the old monastery7 and see the splendour of the well-kept gardens, including the head gardener's "secret garden". The long walk is generally accepted as one of the beau­ ty spots of Lancashire. Plants, home-grown pro­


duce, morning coffees, lunches, nettle beer and afternoon teas will be


served around the village throughout the day. Parking will be available


in the grounds of the abbey, where tickets for entrance to the gardens can be bought for £4 each. The event starts at 11


a.m. and ends at 4-30 p.m. All the proceeds are to go


to Whalloy's Scouts, Gui­ des, Cubs and Brownies.


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allowed a two-storey dwelling with an attached garage. This proposal is of a specific design and is now two storey at the front and


three story at the rear." Residents, one of whom


spoke during a public par- ticipation


session,


expressed concerns about the height and bulk of the building, the disposal of effluent, loss of light and privacy and also claimed that it would dominate the skyline. But the officers said the


there would a considerable distance between the house and other properties and on balance the plan should be granted.


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