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for hospice MAY I, through your newspaper, thank the public of Clitheroe and the surrounding areas for their support a t this year's annual bonfire and firework display held on the Castle field on Satur­


day. Once more, the event


proved to be popular, appreciated and, above all, safe, and I thank the public for their co-opera­ tion by following the safety regulations in what turned out to be a most spectacular display. The final to ta l of


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money collected is not yet to hand, but the East Lancashire Hospice should benefit by an amount in excess of £5,000. I would like to thank


all of those service organisations who gave their time so willingly to make the evening a suc­


cess. Once again, many


thanks, and let us hope we can repeat the event next year.


FRANK BARNES,


President, The Rotary Club of Clitheroe.


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SHOPPERS will enjoy browsing rouricl the many gifts;.--' -accessories’and trinkets at‘Aunt’


jemimah:s'(C031ipi/2).’ THE new craft collection at Aunt Jemimah's is m i 'T ~ as


quite inspirational. Step through the door of the Moor Lane shop and you will experience an aromatic assault on the nostrils, with the scent of spiced pumpkin mingling with melon and the fragrant scent of lavender leading the way to a treasure trove, revealing trinkets, gifts and accessories which capture the spirit of folkart in Clitheroe. And while the muted colours of the wall hang­ ings, tree decorations and other ornamental adornments are reminiscent of homes and stores in rural parts of a country across the Atlantic, recreating the style here in the Ribble Valley has become even easier thanks to Aunt Jemimah s. For the past seven years, the shop has prided itself on providing those who love needlecraft with a wide range of floral, print and plain fab­ rics, as well as the necessary accessories needed- to stitch samplers, piece patchwork cushions and quilts and create a whole range of country- style household trimmings and toys. Extending the theme to stock finished goods from a range of American suppliers appeared to be a natural progression. The wide variety of ready-made items which are on sale at Aunt Jemimah’s are sure to appeal to shoppers and browsers of all ages, as well as to sewers and


non-sewers alike. In the downstairs salesroom of the town centre shop, wall plaques and gift boxes from the East of India range take their place alongside a vari­ ety of Warren Kimble candles bearing such


names as After the Rain, Home Sweet Home and Daybreak and with scents to match. With the swiftly-approaching festive season in mind, the shop's current focus is on reindeer, snowmen and all-things Christmas. Those browsing round the new collection will discover terracotta pots full of cinnamon sticks, bags of lavender and gift boxes, as well as metallic tree decorations hanging side by side with stars and various versions of Father Christ­


mas. Also evident is a variety of angels, with some


representatives of the heavenly host, depicted in both fabric and wood, proclaiming messages which are sure to cheer the heart this coming


Christmas. However, folkart lovers need not fear, for the


shop's trio of staff, Kim, Elaine and Jill, have promised to present a variety of year-round gift ideas and household pieces which are set to include American game boards, folkart prints


and cushions. And do not worry if you cannot get down to


Clitheroe in person, you can take advantage of a chance to browse on the shop's website which can be found at www.auntjemimah.com The new craft collection at Aunt Jemimah's make it more than a gift shop - for some it will be an inspiration.


| My mum and dad were taking the dog for a walk on Sunday night, an eight-year-old spaniel and a young puppy. An absolute idiot wound down a window of the car which he was in, threw a banger at them and sped away. By luck, the banger bounced the


| wrong way and missed. Thankfully, neither of the dogs nor parents


| were hit. Only the dogs were scared to death. Does the aforesaid idiot


| realise that the puppy or other dog could so easily


have been killed or very seriously injured? I would not like to meet this idiot at the moment as I could not be held responsible for my actions. Every year idiots like


this spoil many people's fun, injuring them and sometimes, tragically, killing them. They should be locked away because they are not safe to be on our streets. If I had the car num­


ber, I would not hesitate in giving it to the police and I would also give any details to the RSPCA. I suppose the idiot got a good laugh, but what if it had been his family? Would this idiot still be laughing or would he be as angry as I feel at the moment?


DAVID N. SMITH, Name and address supplied.


Welcoming


congregation I AM at a loss to under­ stand the reaction of the anonymous letter writ­ ers (Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 1st), who were so upset by Canon Dearden's let­ ter to parishioners of St Mary Magdalene in the November magazine. The Vicar said that he


felt th a t i t was a pity that comments had been made by members of the congregation about the volume of noise in the church. He urged us to be sensitive to and toler­ ant of the needs of all. Some people are anx­


ious to greet their friends on arrival, while others seek a quiet time of preparation before the service. Families with young children do not wish to disturb the ser­ vice, but the teaching and ac tiv ity areas set aside for them are tem­ porary and not sound­ proofed. Canon Dearden asked us not to be irritated by


this. He was not seeking to criticise anyone - rather the opposite, in fact. I feel his le t te r has


been misunderstood; indeed, if your corre­ spondents had discussed the matter with him, I am sure they would have been reassured. St Mary's is a very


friendly and welcoming church - over a cup of coffee after the service all age groups mix happi­ ly together.;


ANN GOODBODY, Waddington Road, Clitheroe.


Rarely seen


ignorance NOW democracy is being called into ques­ tion over this storm in a teacup. The people of Ribble


Valley democratically voted in a council to take decisions on their behalf, which they have done in the case of these trees. While our council can­


not be charged with making many good deci­ sions, most residents of the town support them in this case. The Castle is already looking like the fortress th a t it was designed to be now that some of the screen of trees has gone. A few more need to go. The few th a t formed


the excruciatingly-nam­ ed STOMP need to get their priorities right. They are complaining


about the loss of a few trees around the Castle - where were they when Ribble Valley Conserva­ tion Group was planting hundreds of trees and thousands of hedging plants in the local area? Where were they when


Ribble Valley Conserva­ tion Group was creating a wildlife habitat? Do they really think


that sticking a few signs on trees is saving the environment? Be realis­ tic and get a life, STOMP. Despite that, I sym­


action in council before, I must say th a t I have rarely seen such rude­ ness and ignorance from anyone in public life.


"STUMPY".


Hard-faced councillors


THUS, on the morning of October 23rd, 2001, the trees around the Clitheroe Castle were ripped down. By a strange coinci­


dence, Ribble Valley Borough Council was going to have points dis­ cussed - in the evening! So much for the democ­


ratic rights. Three letters appeared


in your paper on Novem­ ber 1st, delighted to be able "to see the rock". The beauty of the bare ("mountain") rock has been so downplayed in the recent letters. Just across the valley, bare rocks stretch for mile after mile. This island is famous for its bare rocks and empty, bare moors. In comparison to


European countries we have the least cover by trees. One would have thought that every tree carried special value like a young le tte r writer Elizabeth Stevenson pointed out to the hard- faced council. Is it this way that the


mercenary adults in power encourage the young? Please, do not complain if the young are becoming arrogant. They are shown the way. When a building firm


pathise with Jo Harding in respect of Coun. Hill's comments and attitudes. Having seen this man in


advertises "their wares," they paint dainty white birch trees suggesting the views from desirable properties. When Ribble Valley Borough Council decides to woo the tourists, will they plant (as they mentioned) pretty white birch trees also on the rocky face? It just happens that birch needs good deep soil for a deep root run or they would turn out like those I saw in the Arctic; short, contorted, twist­ ed.


IRENA ZALASIEWICZ,


Hebburn Drive, Bury.


The futility of


petty rules WHAT never-ending


troubles there are in the Ribble Valley; pollution from local industry, a lack of secondary school placements and arbore- ally challenged council­


lors. However, a solution!


More jackets. If only free thinking and trust­ worthy men (and women?) were to wear jackets more frequently, then everything would be resolved. How is it tha t we did not see the simple solution hanging before us in wardrobes or in the charity shops? Can I suggest that all


who are involved in pub­ lic life read Gulliver's Travels and ponder on the futility of petty rules and traditions that block the way to a free and open democracy.


P. J. SIMMONS, Pimlico Road, Clithcroe.


Smelling the


ether still CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Royle for achiev­ ing "the ton"! Just one addendum -


E. BOLTON, Castle View, Clitheroe.


Youth’s joys


forgotten I THINK your corre­ spondent, who claimed th a t the young in Clitheroe drink and party to excess, has for­ gotten the joys of youth. In response, I would simply say - Get a life!


CHARLES WALTON, Mellor Brow, Mellon


Digging our


hole deeper WITH every innocent Afghan killed by Ameri­ can and British bombs


the moral case for the "war against terrorism" is diminished. The world


he removed my tonsils on the living room table, not the kitchen table. I can still smell the ether!


was united in its con­ demnation of the a t ta ck s on the World Trade Centre b u t is deeply divided over the


response. The "Coalition again­


st Terrorism" looks set to fail to get food to the starving before winter snows set in. By sponsor­ ing the Afghan Northern Alliance it may become party to a bloodbath of rape and murder if it reaches Kabul. And it has not got a clue what to do if it ever finds Osama Bin Laden; his death will do little but create a martyr of myth­ ical proportions. I am no pacifist. I


wanted military action taken against the aggres­ sors in Bosnia and Koso­ vo much earlier than was agreed. But it is not an effective approach against invisible plotters working worldwide, and it will produce no real "success" in Afghanistan. We are barging around like a bear trying to kill a wasp, and in the process stirring up the whole nest. The real battle should be to win the hearts and


minds of those who deplore terrorism but distrust America and its allies, and it is one we are losing. While the Gov­ ernment's propaganda machine tries to keep us feeling righteous and superior, we are fuelling the h atred which will turn many more angry young men into suicide bombers. I t is now becoming


clear th a t the existing approach is folly and we must extricate ourselves from the mess. Terror­ ism must be fought in other ways. We must regain the moral high ground to cool the anger, and persuade the USA, the European Union, China and Russia to use their immense diplomat­ ic and economic influ­ ence in concert together to curb those fostering terrorism. I t is not a course that


will secure in s tan t results. I t will be dis­ missed as weak by the hawks who think th a t bombs and bullets are the answer to every


problem. And it will be claimed as a victory by those who organised the September 11 attack. But our present response is playing into the terror­ ists' hands and helping them achieve their long term goals. We are in a hole and must stop dig­ ging it deeper.


CHRIS DAVIES MEP, Castle Street, Stockport.


Home Front


bugle call WERE you on the Home Front during the First World War? When many men went


off to fight those left behind also found them­ selves with a vital role to play. Before the war a


woman's place had been firmly in the home, but during the war women took the place of men. In the cities they endured dangerous conditions in munitions factories and worked to keep the coun­ try's transport system running. In the countryside


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they joined "The Women's Land Army", reclaiming land and bringing in the harvest. Children were also expected to contribute to the war effort in every way they could, with many leaving school to start work. People on the Home


F ront lived under the th rea t of attack, both from the sea and from the air. Night time bombing raids from planes and zeppelins caused huge damage and loss of lives. Every man, woman and child was affected by the war. Production company


Testimony Films is mak­ ing a documentary about the Home Front and is looking for inter­ viewees from the Ribble Valley. Any residents with interesting memo­ ries of the Home Front (1914-18) should write to Ellen Quinn, Testimo­ ny Films, 12 Great George St, Bristol, ring


0117 9258589 or email mail@testimonyfilms.fo rce9.co.uk ELLEN QUINN.


More pruning of Castle trees


THE new CCTV system will force more pruning work on Clitheroe Castle


grounds trees. I t also means a delay in


footpath resurfacing, as cables for the system will have to be laid first. A report to the Ribble Valley


CCTV as a surveillance and


security tool. The details are not yet clear.


Borough Council Community Committee says that trimming of some trees will be needed to ensure the effectiveness of the


There may also need to be a l te ra t io n s to the plan for improving the eastern flank of the grounds ad ja c en t to Woone Lane. I t is going to be developed as a woodland tree bank by progressively replac­ ing sycamore trees with indigenous beech and oak over a long period. The plan will effectively raise the number of


trees in the grounds over time. The report says; "A balanced


approach will have to be taken between the des irabilty of retaining landscaping for aes­ thetic reasons and removal to help improve a feeling of securi­ ty through visibility and as a deterrent to vandalism. "The precise extent of this


work is unknown a t present, but every effort will be made to quantify it in due course." Design work will start after


Christmas for another feature of the work on the grounds, remodelling the link between the lower Castle field with the


slopes leading to the Keep. This means removal of the


old bottom bowling green, unused for several years, and creating a rolling grassed bank­ ing. Consultant's advice is being followed, and the town council and civic society will be con­ sulted when the scheme has been prepared, says the report.


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