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relevance WELL what do readers think? Has the first stage of tree felling been - (1) a complete disas
ter,
(2) a complete success, (3) a reasonable com
promise? Whatever our view, it
is no longer just a case of trees or Castle; a third and hidden component has been revealed. Par tial clearing of under growth shows the rock, the oldest natural fea ture of the area. Recent lette rs sup
porting either side of the argument have down
played this. Perhaps what we could not see we could not comment upon - out of sight out of
mind. Surely it becomes a
relevant point to be con sidered: it was the reason the Castle was built there in the first place. Fifty years ago the peo ple of Clitheroe must have thought it impor tant. The town Coat of Arms, granted in 1952,
has as its motto: "The rock will remain and the river will flow". I am pleased to see
detail of the rock face, a long-forgotten feature, restored to view. I t is certainly worth a closer look for those who are able to visit the grounds. I t can be seen clearly on the main path leading to the bandstand from the entrance at Castlegate.
BOB JONES, Park Avenue, Clitheroe.
Concern on
drop safety CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in the revelation of Clitheroe's best-kept
secret - the Castle. After many years of
explaining to visitors how wonderful the view of the Ribble Valley is from the Castle (if you could use your imagina tion to see it through the trees), it was indeed a picturesque view today now that you can walk around the keep and actually see the vista which must be a tourist attraction for the town. The felling of the trees
has been carried out very sympathetically, leaving many in place to enhance the beauty of our heritage, yet at the same time allowing everyone to view the Castle with pride. I am sure many Clitheroe people will
enjoy sharing with friends the improved
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views of and from the Castle. Perhaps now is also the time to consider improvements to the safety railings around the viewing areas. Many families will be taking children into these areas, and the drops to either side of the walk may be a cause for concern.
HILARY HUTCHINSON, Meadow View, Low Moor, Clitheroe.
Free from
darkness ONCE upon a time there was a Castle. I t didn't have a sleeping beauty, and handsome princes were thin on the ground, so over the years it was gradually encir cled by a wild wood. One day, a band of
felling of the trees on the Castle mound and I do not wish to repeat any of the arguments. However, as one last
woodcutters arrived, and s ta r ted to hack their way to the Castle. They didn't find a princess, of course, but they man aged to free the Castle from its darkness. Beau tiful views of the distant fells appeared. Even the wicked witches of Pendle Hill could now see the keep. I t seemed as though
attempt to persuade the council to postpone the decision to fell, I asked a question at the full coun cil meeting on October 23rd. After being allowed to ask a supple mentary question and receiving a reply, I left the chamber. I did know that the matter would be raised later. I believe that when it
was raised, Coun. John Hill said: "I don't think we should take this man seriously. Any man who stands here and docs not understand th a t men have to wear jackets
many people would live happily ever after, enjoy ing the rediscovered sight of their Castle, but, alas, it was not to be. One person climbed up to the Castle, and was delighted by all she saw, until the time came to return to town level. On the way, she met a
really can't be taken seri ously." I was not wearing a
group of children, aged from about 12. She was very sad and angry to see one of them uproot
ing and tossing aside the primulas th a t were meant to brighten the land in the spring. Upon remonstrating with the culprit, she received a volley of the usual tired obscenities. In the absence of a
jacket. Before the meet ing started I was told that I should have been. Therefore, at the start of my question I apolo gised to the full council saying th a t I had not known of the rule and tha t my not wearing a jacket was as a result of ignorance, not disre-
What John Hill’s
remarks show to me is that he has little respect for the electorate and is not prepared to address the real issues. The episode has made me
very sad. Incidentally, appar
friendly wizard to put a spell on the vandal, or perhaps a referral order, she went on her way wondering if the miscre ant's parents paid coun cil tax to provide the
flowers. The moral of this
story is: make sure you know who the real bad dies are.
WITH APOLOGIES TO HILAIRE BELLOC, Name and address sup plied.
;' Revealing
remarks THERE have been many letters about the
ently women do not have to wear jackets.
JO HARDING, Smithies House, Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe.
© See As I See It, page 1. Homeless
squirrel I HAVE lived in Clitheroe all my life and I have always loved looking a t the Castle along with the trees, and what we have, or should I say had, was some thing to be proud of. As you have noticed,
Ribble Valley Borough Council' has been
destroying trees th a t enhance the Castle grounds before our very eyes and, what is the most disgusting thing is th a t only one person complained about the trees, yet lots of people protested that they did n't want the trees cut ting down. It sometimes makes me wonder if the council listens to the people it represents. The other things to
Astounding
think about are all those animals, such as squir rels, which have lost their homes. I was walk ing up to the Castle the other day, and I saw a little squirrel looking for its home it had just lost. Some animals may
have even lost their lives, but oh no, the council doesn’t care. I am sure th a t you would agree with me in saying that this s ituation is just purely outrageous and most of all utterly dis gusting.
ELIZABETH STEVENSON (II), Lowcrgiitc, Clitheroe.
Our beauty
vandalised I WOULD like to con gratulate the Ribble Val ley borough councillors for vandalising our Cas tle mound. Now, from the keep we
contempt WORDS can’t express what I feel about the utter vandalism that has now been done to the trees on the Castle mound. The contempt shown by the borough council to the views of the people of Clitheroe is astounding. Even the most inept public rela tions officer would have made sure the tree felling would begin af ter the council meeting on Octo ber 23rd a t which the STOMP questions were put, not on the same day! You know th a t
police think they are sealing off Pendle just to stop pagans, I should tell them that they are wast ing their time. Pagans revere the natural world and will do nothing to harm the land or ani mals, as far as I know pagans haven't used Pendle since restrictions began. I would also like to
STOMP and the people of Clitheroe have argued their case so well, when the council changes its excuses at the drop of a hat! Petty, intransigent, entrenched; these are the mildest words I could use to describe the bor ough council. I am sure other words have been used elsewhere. I can only remind the elec torate of this borough there is only one way to show disapproval. This is not the end of
can see the glorious cement works and all the other industrial sites, with not a tree to spoil
the view. People who do not live
in the town should not be able to ride roughshod over people's wishes which, in this case, they have done. I feel sad and angry
course; they say they will listen now. I wonder if they really will. After the way they have con ducted themselves so far it will take some real P.R. to get people to even trust them.
JOHN DUBOWSKI, Castlegatc, Clitheroc.
Pagans do
that these beloved trees, home to countless wildlife, should have been chopped down, just because they think a pile of stones is more impor
tant. The beauty of the
S. ROBINSON, Albemarle Street, Clitheroc.
Castle was its cloak of trees. Stripped bare, it is now just another ruin.
no harm I HAVE read with inter est the ar ticle "Net warning to witches" and would like to point out a few facts. The message was for
point out that, because of public interest and unfounded suspicions for pagans, pagans would be relu c tan t to walk on Pendle on the 31st. I applaud the use of restrictions and sincerely hope th a t it won't be long before Pendle is open to ALL. Bright blessings this
Samhain.
A PAGAN AND CLITHERONIAN.
Congested schools
your front page article entitled "Knife-edge education s ituation", regarding the secondary school situation in the Ribble Valley again this
HERE we go again! We read with interest
year. Lancashire County
Council promotes a "Walk to School" policy and annually designates a "Walk to School Week” to highlight this. How ironic, then, th a t it should want to send Clitheroe children who could walk to Ribbles- dale, more than six miles away to Bowland, thus creating even more chaos outside these already congested schools with the additional transport required. Last year we were
North-West pagans because, though witches are pagans not all pagans are witches. Pagans cele b ra te eight festivals through the year, which Samhain (the pagan name for the festival) is the first in the cycle, if D.EFljtA and the
dale, when pupils in Clitheroe primary schools attend Ribbles- dale weekly for primapr liaison, becoming famil iar with the school, staff and surroundings and then, in some cases, not being offered places when the majority of their friends have been successful. We in the north of
Clitheroe would like our children to walk to Rib- blesdale with all their friends please.
NAMES AND ADDRESSES SUPPLIED.
BBC helps
whole Valley THE recent filming of "Heart of the Valley" in the village of Downham was mentioned twice la s t week in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. My wife and I would
age and its residents always been paramo: from the time it was f: talked about tak place; a meeting held in the village for anyone to exprl their views and opinl and not one word agai: was expressed. This is not the fi|
time that Downham been used for TV or fi| ing; in the 1960s we the famous film "W! Down the Wind" result of which. still come today to where it was filmed. Downham has alwl
been a very popu| place for visitors, dui the uniqueness of quaint houses and village ducks and splendid views walks. I am sure recent filming will bi even more people, should we not be pri| to live here and be g: ful we can share it others? Also the village
like to make a few com ments and observations.
As long-time residents of Downham, my wife
for more than 50 years, and I since our marriage for more than 31 years, have seen visitors by the drove, but since the out break of foot and mouth, have seen them dwindle to next to nothing. So what a great differ
now accommodate vehicles with the n completed car p which has been v] kindly part funde the BBC; this is w! was completed in t| for their arrival. We hope the series
be a great success look forward to t return.
informed that the num bers of children leaving primary school would dip this year, now it seems it's next year! How can Lancashire
ence there has been since the arrival of the BBC. The television actors, crew and all their work ers have been seen all over the Ribble Valley staying in local hotels, guest houses and even renting local houses and taking trade to super markets, garages, local shops and local hostel- ries, so this alone has been a great help to the whole of the Ribble Val ley. It has been a pleasure
KEITH AND MARY HALL, Main Street, Downham.
DisgustinJ
problem I WOULD like to attention to the on litter and dog foulirj our streets in Clithe: am absolutely' fe with the lack of re in the way some P1 treat our footpaths streets and gardens I can guaranteei
County Council possibly justify sending Clitheroe children out of Clitheroe before looking at chil dren from other areas going to closer secondary schools than Ribbles-
each morning to open the front door and be greeted by a smiling face saying good morning, be they actors, crew, electri cians or prop personnel, - they have all been so charming. The concern of the vill-
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day I am moving: fouling or litter fr front of my house. I talk about litter about the inconsid people at night wh drunk and just t their empty takea
or even full takeaws tYie footpath or i
dens. I have, of
A MAN who really knows his subject is behind Clitheroe
Tool Centre, a new trade and retail store with lots to offer contractors, businesses of all sizes and the home handyman. The centre is located in the long Shawbridge Saw Mills
building just offTaylor Steet, Clitheroe - it’s easy to find .and offers ample parking literally at the door.
Whether you are buying a small spanner or an industrial-
quality welding set costing well into four figures, proprietor David Frankland offers a wide choice, plenty of experience
based advice — and a keen deal! It's worth calling in at the moment as there are numerous special offers on angle grinders, chop, jig and mitre saws,
offered with free discs or blades. Like many ratailsrs, Mr Frankland finds ths taks it tor granted we offer the best prices'; style of advertising in
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small: "Get in to u c h -y o u ’ll be
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"It’s in their own interest to look after us and they do. Aged 31, Mr Frankland has spent nearly half his life selling
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equipment of all kinds for work of all types, it is second nature to him to keep a careful watch both on new develop ments and on the increasing demands of health and safety legislation - customers can reap the benefit. In recent times, Mr Frankland has worked in Manchester, specialising in welding equipment, clothing and consum
ables. Earlier he was employed locally. So he has contacts among trade, industrial and domestic
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nolgy.There are special masks with eye-panels which offer clear vision at any time except when the torch is lit — then they instantaneously go as dark as
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V ■, i; Strengthened safety shoes and boots
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end duties as a sub-officer in Clitheroe's retained fire-fighting team.
THE powered eq uipment mark et is expanding fast
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Call in to look, without obligation
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