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HOPES are high in Whalley for a wonderful "Pickwick Night" this evening. If the weather holds, an exceptional number of


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people are expected to enjoy shopping, outdoor entertainment and stalls and a general festive


atmosphere. _A host of attractions has been arranged. "The event will go on for several hours and the


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main road through the village will be closed from 6 p. m.ToTTprm. Park-and-ride schemeswill operate from Whal­ ley station and from Oakhill College". ~


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GLASS recycling in the Ribble Valley is among the highest in Lancashire, according to tables published


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GHOULISHLY great


prizes were up for grabs in a seasonal competi­ tion run by the Sabdcn Arts and Crafts Her­ itage Centre in conjunc­ tion with this newspa­


per. Pictures of Pendle


witches secured prizes for three Ribble Valley children in the contest held in the run up to Hallowe'en. First prize of a family ticket to the pantomime


at King George's Hall was awarded to Emma Hill, while painting sets were presented to Rosie Wain, who came second, and Joseph Wilkins, who finished in the third place.


grammes per person. But recycling-con­


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exhibited at The Well Springs in Clitheroe


Road. Our photograph


shows the prize winners with Mrs Rita Baxter | from the centre.


Ramblers return to Pendle where disaster strikes walker


AFTER its 10-month closure the Clitheroe Group of the Ramblers returned to Pendle Hill. In exceptionally mild and sunny winter condi-


I tions, a group of nine, led I by Gillian Morpeth, set off from below the Well- springs, crossed Ashen- dean Clough, and then climbed steeply north­ west up to Mearley


I group turned towards Ogden Clough, which they then followed in the direction of the Big End Beacon. Misfortune struck as


Moor. Before Turn Head the


the group crossed the stream to join the


G R A N T fu n d in g w a s e x p la in e d to members of Sabden


| Parish Council. I ts meeting opened


with talks by John Bai­ ley, from Community Futures, an information and advice service which helps with funding bids to charitable trusts or community funds, and Jayne Fletcher from


Vital Villages. The Rev. Roland Nicholson announced


that the January meet­ ing would be his last, as he is leaving the parish


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flagged path to the sum­ mit. One of the group's stalwart members, Mrs Mary Benson, slipped while crossing Ogden Brook, seriously injuring her right knee. She was unable to walk and the air ambulance was called to rescue her—


glinting in the afternoon


sunshine. At the Scout Cairn,


for a full report. The rest of the party


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carried on past the sum­ mit and continued in a circular sweep above Downham Moor and Worston Moor. Despite their anxiety for Mrs Benson's welfare, mem­ bers appreciated lovely views of Downham, the surrounding countryside and several reservoirs


to move to Poulton. It was requested that


the village lengthsman cleans up the area around the bottle bank, among his other duties. There is a major prob­ lem with parking in Sab­


den, especially in the Padiham Road area, and now the Watt Street, Pendle Street East area is becoming extremely


busy. There had been no


work yet on the leak at Spring lodge, but the land agent was aware of the problem.


the group descended to Angram Green Farm and then followed the King’s Highway to Mearley Hall. From there the walkers took the path via Howcroft Barn to return to their vehicles, just in time for a spectacular sunset. The next walk will be


scious Kibble Valley may not be able to hold its lofty position for too


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much longer. The scheme has suf­


fered a blow, with super­ market Tesco removing all the recycling bins from its car park after a com­ plaint from a new neigh­ bour.


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installing rubber matting inside the container to


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deaden the noise" He said they had writ­


ten to the company ask­ ing it to change its mind and had yet tq receive a


are trying to find an alternative site, so far without success. Waste Management


Kibble Valley officials


Officer Mr Peter McGe- orge said: "I was disap­ pointed with the outcome of the Tesco matter. There had been one com­ plaint from someone who had moved into the area. “We tried to resolve it


reply.But the council s waste-paper recycling scheme is going from strength to strength. Mr McGeorge said


Ribble Valley is second to nobody,"said Mr McGe­


" P a r t i c i o a t i orge.


of the Ribble Valley are more environmentally


"We believe the public .


aware than most. They are very supportive of


any green initiative. He said the amount of paper collected was still


Ribble Valley probably had the highest collection of waste-paper in the


North-West. In a recent four-week


period, the fortnightly collections from 12,000 properties amassed 65


tonnes of paper. A Bury firm has con­


by agreeing to spend a considerable amount on


tracted to collect from the Ribble Valley until the end of 2003.


increasing. The council is organis­


ing a conference in


Clitheroe in January. It will gather together


organisations including parish councils and schools to discuss waste issues, such as the amount of money organi­ sations can earn for themselves by collecting such things as aluminium cans and foil.


Action at last on abbey’s dormitory as consultation plan moves a step closer


ACTION on the threatened lay. brothers' dormitory at Whalley Abbey moved a step nearer this


week. Many people and organisations v


have been hoping th a t the medieval building can be refur­ bished. Now specialist Manches­ ter architects Lloyd Evans Prichard have been commissioned to prepare a conservation plan for the whole Whalley Abbey com­


plex. I t is expected to be ready by


next June and agreement on its various ideas and policies will then be sought from the various


\lish Heritage's "Buildings at Risk" register, has been causing concern tJ local residents for some time. It is owned by the Roman Catholic Churich, though Whalley Abbey


parties concerned. The plan is likely to recommend work on the dormitory, which currently is secure from the elements and safe, though gradually deteriorating. The building, which is on Eng-


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itself is'Anglican. Five architects from as far


dard.


away as Bristol pitched for the plan commission to a joint com­ mittee headed by the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Rev. John God­


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strict criteria laid down by Eng­ lish Heritage and consultation with the public is a key feature. The warden of Whalley Abbey,


The plan will have to meet 1__. . . t i l UntrA r A TUI


the Rev. Chris Sterry, said: "The end result of this exercise will be a very exciting document which will help us to understand the whole Abbey site better and give some pointers for the future. "For a long time all the parties


involved have had the will to work together, but the way forward has not been clear. This at last gets us all moving together in the right


direction." F a t h e r C h r i s tm a s i s g u e s t o p e n e r


led by Mr Eddie Ross on Sunday, leaving Chester Avenue car park at 9-30


a.m. The committee was


unanimously re-elected en-bloc with the addition of Mr Allan Bibby.


Council concerns over litter


about the amount of lit­ ter and broken glass from the youth shelter being scattered around the area, with the health centre having a particu­ lar problem. I t was pointed out th a t the shelter has two litter bins and is cleaned regu­


There was concern • J Chartered Sttneyors.


larly. Coun. Nicholson wel­


comed the removal of the foot and mouth restrictions. The next full meeting


is on Tuesday, January 8th.


WINNERS of the | ? town centre X pub bridge session at Pendle


Pendle club I Crowning moment winners L


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| Club were: Miss Kath­ leen Bulcock and Mr Joe Lynch, Mrs Eve Velvick and Mrs Joan Scott. New members are wel­ come every Monday at


| 1-30 p.m. Solo whist winners at


the club were: Mrs D. Knight, Mr J. Oddie, Mrs E. Lancaster, Mr D. Grant, Mr S. Holden, Mrs M. Parker and Mr R. Knight. New players are welcome every Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m.


From cars to carpets


I A CHANGE of use from auto centre to carpet retailing has been


| approved for Units 1 and 2, North Street, Clitheroe. The application of Mr


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I Keith Tauson was dealt with by officials of Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council, acting under their delegated powers.


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T e l : 0 1 2 5 4 3 5 4 0 3 6 TONIGHT will be a Buck Inn, in Lowergate,


crowning moment in the life of one Clitheroe pub. The Rose and Crown - formerly the Starkie Arms


Hotel - reopens after an extensive refurbishment scheme carried out by Daniel Thwaites Brewery. The Castle Street pub


has gone back to the future, reverting to its


1870s name and taking on a whole new look. Thwaites' tenanted trade manager, Mr John Cot­


ton, said: "The re-fit, which has cost a six-figure


sum, is our biggest in 2001. We are delighted with the way it has turned out - the pub is a land­ mark in Clitheroe and we have high hopes for it.” For many, the faces


| behind the bar will be familiar. The new licensees are Peter and Sonia Crook, who have been in charge of the


for the past three years. Said Mr Crook: "Basi­


cally we have two con­ cepts in mind. During the day we will offer high- quality food. We have done plenty of research and believe our menu offers plenty of choice. "The evenings will be more entertainment


NO less a personage than Father Christmas was the opener of Whal­ ley Parish Church's Christmas fair. The event was sup­


ported as usual by peo­ ple from the village as a whole as well as church­ goers and there was brisk buying at some 14 stalls. Refreshments |


I were served and the I event raised £1,230, which will go towards paying the parish's con­ tribution to central


funds. Our picture shows the


opener with some of the children at the fair. (P11101/1)


based, with plenty of live acts to choose from. A regular DJ has been booked for Friday and Saturday nights, and on Sundays live tribute acts will be on-show, maybe even midweek too. But we're trying to steer away from heavy music, instead offering mellow sounds such as blues and jazz. The couple are also


hoping to set up a bed and breakfast service, and plan to have four or five rooms ready for Easter.


School welcomes new chairman of governors


I nors. Mr Mark Clayton is


AFTER more than a decade, a Clitheroe school has appointed a new chairman of gover-


I Blackburn. Writing about his new


taking over the helm at St James's CE School from Mr Malcolm


appointment in St James's Church maga­ zine, Mr Clayton said he is sure tha t everyone involved with the school


w o u l d a g r e e t h a t Mr B l a c k b u r n h a d b e e n


" o n e o f t h e m o s t c o m ­ m i t t e d , e n t h u s i a s t i c a n d


c a r i n g ” c h a i r m e n f o r w h i c h t h e s c h o o l c o u l d


h a v e h o p e d . Mr B l a c k b u r n w i l l b e


playing a s u p p o r t iv e ro le in his post as vice-chair­ man. Mr Clayton says he is looking forward to trying to maintain the good progress of the


school. I Christmas carol service


CLITHEROE'S annual civic carol service takes place at 7 p.m. this evening in St James Churcn. • Slaidbum Silver Band will play a selection of


tive favourites, with the Rev. Ron Philpot delivering


the Christmas message. The service will count Clitheroe Mayor Coun.


Mrs Mary Robinson and Deputy Mayor Coun.


Alan Yearing among its congregation. Following a closing blessing by the Rev.


Cheeseman, coffee and mince pies will be served in the school hall.


Hampers


on their way FATHER Christmas s ta r ts his delivery of Clitheroe presents on


Sunday. He will be in the guise


of his helpers - members of Clitheroe Lions, Rotary and Round Table, together with col­ leagues from Ribblesdale Rotary Club and Ribble Valley Rotaract. From noon, they will


be ferrying between Clitheroe Town Hall and the homes of townsfolk aged 80 and above, who live on their own, to drop off gift hampers. Anyone expecting a hamper is asked to remain at home until they have received their gift, which should be by


2 p.m. The hampers are


funded by the Mayor of Clitheroe's Welfare


Fund. Abbey


winners WHIST winners at the Abbey senior citi­ zens' drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies—Mrs M. Naylor, Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs M. Butler. Gents-Mrs G. Walmsley, Mrs H. Hardy, Mr G. Butler


(cons). Dominoes: Mrs J.


Bishop, Mr J. Hartley, Mrs E. Brown (cons)


ews from the Villages SABDEN


St Maty's There were packed hous­


es when pupils of St Mary's RC School presented the story of Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat


Morris, Chief Executive of Ribble Valley Council, and Mrs Morris. A collection towards the


cost of the band raised £241.65.


Cheese and wine Sabden Bowling Club is


twice last week. This week pupils went to entertain the elderly at Littlemoor with the concert. The school will hold its annual carol service on


evening performed by Slaidbum Silver Band and held in Waddington Vil­ lage Club was well-attend­ ed by members and friends


of St Helen's Church. A f t e rw a r d s t h e g r a n d


holding a cheese and wine evening tomorrow night at 7-30 p.m. in the pavilion


Tuesday at 2 p.m. and on Wednesday pupils will see Burnley Youth Theatre's "The Selfish Giant” at Burnley Mechanics.


St Nicholas Tomorrow night, the


parish church is holding an Advent and Christmas evening with a hot supper and entertainment.


Switch-on Several hundred people


gathered in the bitter cold on Sunday night to make Sabden's annual carol ser­ vice and switching on of the Christmas Tree lights a huge success. Earby Brass Band and


ry School have presented their Christmas concerts this week for parents and friends, and tomorrow at 2 p.m. the school Nativity will take place in St Nicholas's Church. Next Tuesday, the school


Primary school Pupils of Sabden Prima­


C h r is tm a s d r aw w a s m a d e . The event was organised by the church’s social com­ mittee and realised £875 for funds.


Nativity Sunday school scholars


is holding its Christmas parties and on Wednesday morning the children will visit Littlemoor House to entertain the residents before going to see Burnley Youth Theatre's produc­ tion, "The Selfish Giant", at Burnley Mechanics. The nursery children will hold their Christmas concert on Wednesday.


Sabden Age Concern Choir provided the music, and everyone joined in car­ ols and Christmas songs during a short service led by the Rev. Laura Hardy, of Sabden Methodist Church. The Mayor of the Rib­


of Waddington Methodist Church will be taking part in Sunday morning’s Nativity service at 10-30 a.m. The children will be retelling the story of the first Christmas with read­ ings, mime and singing. Worship will be led by


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Waddington Methodist Church will take to the streets of the village next Thursday evening to sing everyone’s favourite Christmas carols. As in the past, the col­


leave out waste-paper, in the.white sacks provided for collection by Ribble Valley Council's recycling service.


Village Folk Sabden's Village Folk


ble Valley, Coun. Mrs Gwen Pye, switched on the lights and praised the Holme Committee for its 24 years of community ' work for the village. At one point the chil­


dren sang "Away in a Manger" before Father Christmas arrived to hand


out chocolate. Holme Committee


■ hugely successful variety concert staged in the church


have presented £600 to St Mary's RC Church for the new kitchen fund. At a social evening last week, the group presented a cheque to Fr Peter Birmingham from the proceeds of the recent


hall.


United There will be a village


chairman Mrs Eileen Lowe said it was heart-warming to see so many people still turning out each year for the event. She thanked those who had make it pos­ sible, Mr Terry Catter- mole for donating the tree, Colin and David Scott for the sound system, and Peter and Marguerita from the Pendle Witch who donated £50 for the


united carol service on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Wes­ ley Street, when all are wel­ come.


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lections will go to North Cliff School, Great Har­ wood. Each year the money has been put towards a class school trip, and this year the children of class one enjoyed a day in Blackpool, in particular playing in Jungle Jim's in Blackpool Tower.


Overwhelmed Waddington Methodist Church was overwhelmed


by the response to the "Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal". The small village


Baptist Church The village Baptist Church in Clitheroe Road is


holding a carol service on Sunday afternoon at 2-30 p.m.


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chocolate. The service was also


attended by Mr David


Musical evening A Christmas musical


church’s target was to col­ lect 50 shoe boxes filled with children's toys and gif ts to be sent out to East­ ern Europe. Before last Sunday's toy service, the church had received 52 boxes, then on Sunday morning the congregation brought another 51 shoe- boxes. The boxes will be flown out, with thousands of other shoeboxes, in one of the world’s largest cargo planes the weekend before Christmas to be delivered to children of Eastern Europe who would other­ wise receive nothing this Christmas.


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