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future needs REGARDING last week's editorial and letters to the editor on the Grand Cinema and the need for additional information to keep the public informed. Trinity Community Part­


I class arts centre for , Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley for more than two


nership and the Lancaster Foundation have now been working to develop a first-


years. Our initial focus was to


redevelop the existing Grand Cinema. However, detailed work on the con­ cept of a multi-purpose arts and cultural centre con­ vinced us that the wider needs of local communities, and specifically the educa­ tion and cultural needs of children and young people, could only be met through the complete redevelopment of the Grand Cinema site. The unattractive exterior


from 12,000 to 23,000 in 12 months. Several innovations (detailed in our weekly adverts), including our edu­ cation-based work with local schools, have con­ vinced us that high-quality, multi-purpose, family-orien­ tated facilities would have a tremendous impact on our communities, particularly in serving the education and cultural needs of children and young people through increased involvement with clubs, junior and secondary schools, and colleges, an impact going far beyond what is currently possible. Our efforts have now


but from my last visit I recall an image of unique and entrancing charm, beauty and comfort. Thank you, Mr Evans,


ROBIN PARKER, St Chad's Avenue, Chatburn.


switched to the search for a new, site. We feel confident that, with the support of Ribble Valley Borough Council, a new site can be found. Once our position on sites has been clarified, we will make further efforts to liaise with interested indi­ viduals and community


groups.Meanwhile, there is a


of the Grand, its limited internal resources, appalling access for disabled people, combined with the lack of a Clitheroe community hall, and the general dearth of local cultural and leisure ser­ vices has led us to the need for some "original thinking" (apparently a concept you can get from watching the film Dead Poets' Society - but only, perhaps, if you watch it at least five times!) Our original thinking, or


public meeting to be held at Ribblesdale High School


Technology College at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday, at which


and a school? I WAS interested to read from your feature about the Ribble Valley Enterprise Park that the site had been designated for development since the 1930s. I t caused me to wonder why, during that time, it was never con­ sidered as a location for a school. Living as I do on the


for speaking out to preserve this uniquely distinctive fea­ ture of our town.


all, he refers to her as " . . . having developed the life of the congregation in a care­ ful and sensitive way. Her pastoral care, especially with funerals and the bereaved was outstanding". What more can one say? Times change . . . the


But most important of McDonalds —


cially David Mortimer, chairman of the Blackburn, Hyndbum and Ribble Val­ ley Friends of the Earth, whose informative letters to the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times have kept the issue in the public eye. I have felt for some time


world moves on. . . and peo­ ple do too. But whoever replaces Gill - and she will be hard to replace - will find a dependable community in Rimington. I am sure all look upon


Neglect is


now that the air quality of Clitheroe and its neighbour­


the parish church of St Mary's at Gisbum as a focus for their thoughts. It keeps the family together. No matter where we get to it


ing villages is not always as it should be. On one occa­ sion I visited the area to go walking and started wheez­ ing for no apparent reason other than the fact that the wind was blowing the emis­ sions from Castie Cement in my direction. While the possible health


brings us closer to home. I trust that Gill's replace­


Clitheroe people, and people from surrounding villages, can express their views on the future needs of this rural market town. Your views on issues relating to our need for improved, arts and cul­ tural services will be wel­ comed, along with views on any other Clitheroe-related


vision, for a new arts and cultural centre on the York Street site, would have cele­ brated a two-screen cinema and theatre with bar and catering facilities, communi ty meeting rooms, a youth orientated and alcohol-free cyber cafe, and sound rehearsal and recording stu­ dios, all concepts that have been well publicised on our web site, in local press and at two public meetings. However, local intervention has ensured that English Heritage has put a stop to this initiative. Even though our case for a new arts cen­ tre is a strong one, no chari­ table foundation can justify a risky attempt at overturn­ ing an English Heritage objection when it could cost


issue.This meeting is being called in response to the government Rural White Paper prioritising develop­ ment of rural market towns, an initiative that could attract other investments into rural communities. There has never been a


doorstep of Bowland High School, I am constantly aware of the many disad­ vantages of the current location. The narrow roads and heavy traffic create a daily hazard, and the cur­ rent development work at the school has added consid­ erably to the chaos. With 25 acres available at


DOUGLAS DANIELS, Elm Park, Bristol.


A ‘lacklustre’ coverage


the Enterprise Park site, could a place not be found for a school as well as for commercial development?; The location would offer many advantages. It would easily be served by the A59,: would be centrally located for catchment and could even have the added bonus of a McDonald's on the doorstep. What more could you ask for?


NORMAN KELLY, SawleyRoad, Grindleton.


better time to build a new arts and cultural centre, or to develop the role of rural market towns. Put the two together and we could add real value to the quality of life in our town and bor­


ough. GEOFFREY JACKSON, Project Team Leader.


No ambition,


up to £100,000. English Heritage's objec­


tion leads us, therefore, to a new position: the search for


a new site. Our determination to fin­


I that: • Everyone I talk to


ish the job we have started is strengthened by the fact


wants a new arts and cultur- q| patiItp i We have the full sup-


I port of Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council and Clitheroe


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I Town Council. Most, if not all, "original thinkers" have the presence of mind to realise that cul­ ture builds and binds com-


less vision IT is my belief that public authorities and public ser­ vants should be judged on results.In recent years, three pro­ jects of public importance have been the concern of the local authority and our Member of Parliament. Firstly, the auction mart.


A lively old


girls’ group SIX years ago, with the, help of your newspaper, I managed to trace 40 mem­ bers of our "A" and Alpha classes of 1945, who attend­ ed Clitheroe Girls' Gram­ mar School. Most of them were featured in a photo­ graph taken to mark the end of the war. We had a most memo­


AS a life-long Clitheroe Football Club supporter, I am bemused by your paper's recent lacklustre coverage of the Blues' excellent season. ' This has ranged from


being sidelined by a five- day-old report of a Nation­ wide'First'Division game (which had been extensively covered in endless other publications) two weeks ago, to a brief report last week that failed to mention any of the three games that week in the crucial run-in phase to the season. This included the key local derby with Great Harwood on Easter Monday. In previous years, the


ment will meet with the same affection and will con­ tinue her good work.


not isolated WHEN we read about the terrible cases of child neglect and abuse reported recently in the national press, they appear to be iso­ lated incidences. However, the NSPCC believe that one to two children die each week in this country, main­ ly at the hands of their par­ ents or carers. This is a horrifying statis­


A VOLUNTEER mou ta in rescue team hi become the latest victiil of the foot and mout| epidemic. Bowland Pennine Mou


y. cel fund-raising courses f J j’, youth groups, local orgarj sations'and companies. I


tain Rescue team, whii| operates in the Trough ■ Bowland and the West Pel nine Moors, has had to cal


) / Smelt Mill, their centl _ in the Trough of Bowlanl - has been closed since t l |


- problems, members hal _ organised a major funf raising effort called "ArouiJ


l start of the crisis. To overcome cashflol


risk posed by Cemfuel at the Ribblesdale plant has yet to be taken seriously; might I remind those in positions of power that although this has not been scientifically proven, it has not been disproven either.


E. HILL, Shear Brow, Blackburn.


Speaking for


the children FOLLOWING the story of October, 2000, when several people started the new char­ ity group for Save the Chil­ dren, in Clitheroe, I am pleased to announce anoth­ er success with our recent fund-raising campaign. At the close of the trea­


tic, and one we hope to tack­ le with the help of the Chil­ dren's Manifesto. Produced by the NSPCC, Bamardos and Child Poverty Action Group, this document sets out a blueprint for govern­ ment on children's issues. These charities are asking


-• the World in 80 Days". During 80 days in Aprl


- May and June they a | l. looking to get people


?- organise events on tl| r: theme. > For instance, the rescl team plans to climb Evert! on May 19th. But it will n|


all parliamentary candi­ dates to campaign for five specific measures that will


help children. These are: Independent children's


commissioners to be power­ ful champions for all chil­ dren in the United King­ dom;The systematic review of all child deaths to prevent children dying from abuse


£ be leaving Preston. - . A team of climbers wj achieve Everest's 29,000 ft!


! by climbing West Vitl Leisure Centre's 10-met|


'< climbing wall. The team needs £15,0|


- each year to operate. Last year it responded 1 . more than 70 emergencil ‘ ranging from helping wal


and neglect; The minimum income necessary for all families to ensure the health and well­


' and treatment of injuif i; members of the public.


being of their children; Independent counselling


surer's accounts at the end of the year 2000, there was more than £800 in the bank which had been raised by the new group before the close of the year. At our latest events on


symbiotic relationship between the club and the paper was self-evident. The club heeded the oxygen of publicity, while the paper needed to reflect the hopes of the town's team and every Clitheroe football sup­ porter, irrespective of their first allegiance. . However, the rules now


rable reunion the following year and are now looking forward to a third reunion . lunch on Wednesday. ; A group of more lively,


Here was an opportunity to improve the aesthetics of the town centre, a gift rarely presented to any local authority. The resulting market and housing is an embarrassment to a town of historical import. Secondly, while Black-


1 munities. "Original thinkers" are prepared to make small sac­ rifices to our 19th and 20th Century-built heritage to ensure that our 21st Centu­ ry heritage is founded on community need and quali­ ty, and not on nostalgia. Our determination is also


bum has managed to secure £2,250,000 of Lottery fund­ ing to improve a largely unremarkable public park, perhaps the most historic landmark in East Lan­ cashire, the Castle, remains under-used, under-resourced and largely ignored by the authority. Thirdly and most signifi­


strengthened by knowing that our paid and volunteer staff team at the Grand have increased attendances


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busy and enterprising ladies would be hard to find. Apart from reminiscing about our schooldays and sharing stories and pho­ tographs of husbands, fami­ ly and grandchildren, we also enjoy discussing our many and varied hobbies, not least of which are com­ puting and the Internet, as well as our experience of for­ eign travel to exotic places worldwide. This year, one of our


schemes in all schools to provide emotional support for all children who need it; The right to an advocate


DalesRaili!] back for


to uphold the interests of children in care. In the run up to the Gen­


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April 6th and 7th, several members of the group were again very busy collecting in one of the local supermar­ kets (Tesco) and holding a coffee morning in the Mayor's parlour during Sat­ urday. Even though the weather


eral Election, please can we ask candidates if they will support these measures. After all, MPs should repre­ sent everyone in their con­ stituency, including chil­ dren.


MRS C. BROWN, Woodlands Drive, Whalley.


Whalley is


.strapline, may I suggest that there are many Man­ chester United and Liver­ pool supporters in the Val­ ley who would welcome cov­ erage of their teams'


appear to have changed. Does the paper's banner of being the champion of the Ribble Valley cause have any real meaning? If this is no more than a convenient


progress as well.


CHRIS MUSSON, Portland Road, Langho.


number is making the trip from New Zealand and we look forward to many more


reunions, due, in no small measure, to your publica­


tion of my original letter, for which we are all most grate­


cantly, the Grand. Here was another opportunity rarely presented to any public authority. Was this glorious opportunity seized by our civic leaders? No, it was either spurned or treated with indifference. The dis­ graceful behaviour of Nigel Evans should serve as an epitaph to his time as MP. He comes out of this inci­ dent with no credit and his responsibility for the per­ ilous nature of the scheme is obvious. Sadly, while the Ribble


they are. ANTHONY CROSS, Church Street, Clitheroe.


The medieval


brain charge MEA culpa, mea maxima culpa! Yes, my great guilt. In spite of my positive intentions, I did not tele­ phone to register my vote for or against the Civic Hall in its present form. Can I belatedly, through


ful. MARGARET ASPINALL (nee Hampshire), Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.


Tribute to a ;


priest’s work WHEN I lived in Riming­


ton, I well recall the days when Canon John Heslop


Valley remains governed by grey men and women of no ambition and even less vision, things will remain as


was the vicar of the parish church of St Mary's, Gis­ bum. As he "borrowed" my prayer book, I recall him saying, "You don't use it much. doypu?" It was a fair, bet that nis sermon bor­ dered on /'irregular atten­ dance" whenever ; I


appeared. Even so, it is surprising


how one came to depend on the parish priest. They became "one of the family" it seems. Though I now live near


• We believe that the symbi­ otic relationship between this newspaper and the town’s football club is still very much in existence and that the working relationship between the two is as healthy as ever. The club has called for increased support from the town by using these columns and both the quantity and in- depth quality of our coverage has been well-received at Shawbridge. This newspaper is represented at nearly every home game and many away games - and not just the big games, as is the case with some of our rivals. These columns will always be the first place; to'turn to for the best coverage of Clithcroe - balanced with news from the Nationwide League clubs on our doorstep which receive healthy support from throughout the Ribble Valley -Edward Lee, sports editor.


Warming on


a new charge READERS may like to know that Clitheroe is grad­ ually moving away from London. I recently purchased a


Bristol, I have kept in touch with the church through its monthly magazine. I t brings me back to my begin­ nings. I t is interesting to


read. But turning its pages


this letter, join the miniscule minority - 2.4% of your readers - who did vote. But I would endorse the 57% majority who want "no new


build". So I readily embrace the


charge, or compliment, by Jo Soper of being' "medieval-brained". Why after the devastation of the Second World War bombing did ' continental cities rebuild their centres in medieval style? Nearer home, York has


the advantage.of Roman walls, a magnificent cathe­ dral, but the intricate charm for visitors is the medieval intimacy of its medieval Shambles. The Civic Hall has its


rec.ently, I was saddened that the honorary assistant curate of Gisbum and Hel- lifield and magazine editor the Rev. Gill Hall was preparing to leave. Gill, I gathered, along


"mileage mark" dated 1827. Mileage marks were used by the Post Office to determine the charge on letters accord­ ing to the distance travelled. The mark reads: "Clitheroe 219" indicating that Clitheroe was calculated to be 219 miles from London at that time., This year, according to


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was very wet, it poured with rain all the time on Satur­ day, the group raised well over £700 during the two days. This was a fantastic achievement once again and we are always looking for more volunteers to join us. We thoroughly enjoy all


disgusting WHY is it a minority of people in Whalley make the village a dirty and, at times, disgusting place to live? Walking down the street


that we do and some of the members are quite innova-, tive with their help, from cake making, art work, sewing, to woodwork and joinery, which adds a lot more money to that of flag


days.We welcome new ideas and if anyone would like to join us we would be very pleased to welcome any member of the public of any age. One can never be too young or too old. We are shortly going to have a very big project called "Make a Wish for Save the Chil­ dren." When we launch this, it will be involving children of junior school age in the Ribble Valley over several months, so watch this spaca Save the Children charity


' my-, opinion, this is just sheer ignorance on the'own­


today, you can expect to encounter a massive amount of dog dirt, which owners refuse to pick up. In


ers' part.There are now more litter


bins than ever in the village, but do people use them? No, adults and children alike choose to discard their rub­ bish on the floor and think, it's not their problem. In.my opinion, the state


of the paths.and roads in the village is a disgrace and they are in urgent need of repair. We seem to pay more and more council tax with the services actually getting


also has "Speaking Out" which is a volunteer pro­ gramme run throughout the UK and falls under the edu­ cation section of the charity. People address various small groups, perhaps chil­ dren in an assembly or class at school, youth groups or adult groups, for example in churches or any group where the public invites a speaker to meetings on behalf of the charity. We tell them of the work projects of Save the Chil­


worse.Other problems easily vis- - ible in the village concern the lack of a road sweeper to tidy things up; maybe once a year it makes a token visit, drains never seem to be emptied and this can often cause serious problems


in times of heavy rainfall. Vandalism is becoming an


everyday part of living in the village; obscene graffiti makes it often impossible for families to walk around certain parts of the village. There has also been a


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drastic reduction in the number of police officers in the village today. How can we expect to maintain decent standards of behav­


; er, Clitheroe is 234 miles from London, an increase of some 15 miles in 174 years. This, of course, is due to


the "Auto Route Express" programme on my comput-


with her husband, Douglas, are in need of a well-earned rest. She plans to devote more time to family respon­ sibilities and later enhance her academic career. . Although I have never


."acquainted". She seemed to me, and indeed to others


met Gill, I had, through the magazine


become


too, a very caring and understanding parish priest.


She will be greatly missed. The Archdeacon of


global warming which has had the effect of expanding the earth's crust and causing places to become further apart. Fifteen miles sounds quite a lot, but it is only about 0.04% per annum, which puts the figure into perspective.


A. M. GOODBODY, Waddington Road, Clitheroe.


Commend the


own distinctive character. I do not frequently attend,


Craven, Rev. Malcolm Grunday, writes a fitting tribute to Gill and Douglas in this month's magazine. He says: "She didn't have to leave. Her position was not affected by the retirement of Canon Graham Walker!"


campaigners SO there we have it. .A1 recent court ruling has stat­ ed that Cemfuel is to remain classed as hazardous


toxic waste) The local campaigners


who fought for this decision are to be commended; espe-


■ "Speaking Out” will be held on May 17th, when experi­ enced speakers will be work­ ing with new volunteers to give them help and support. If anyone would like to


dren both in the UK and abroad. Volunteers are given a full induction to this pro­ gramme, which is supported by the education unit based at the London office. There are some superb videos to show, lasting 10 to 15 min­ utes each, coloured slides on various topics, such as chil­ dren's rights, homes, food/famine, water and many more, tailored to the audience. There are also special speakers' packs to help the volunteer deliver a very professional talk. The next meeting of


iour when there is no one at hand to legally enforce it?


MOLLY BARNES, George Street, Whalley.


Blatant lie on


immigration COULD I answer the bla­ tant lie now being peddled by many politicians and most of our media that Britain takes in fewer new immigrants than most other European countries? ; Latest figures show that


A bettei to buy home


only Norway (4.3 new immigrants per 1,000 inhab­ itants) and Ireland (5.0)


work for "Speaking Out for Save the Children," they do not have to work alone. We have people who work in pairs or with friends and people can "shadow" an experienced speaker for as long as they wish, to help them gain confidence before speaking to a group. Volunteers are needed to help with fund-raising on


killing free-speech by grad­ ual execution. Our welfare


(2.9). France takes the least (0.8).Political correctness is


state seems to have gone universal. Some farmers' incomes have plummeted by up to 90%. Pensioners are singled out for means test­ ing while Mr and Mrs Blair


April 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th when we will be hold­


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get family allowances tax free. We are told "British­


. our contribution to Save the Children week at the end of April.


ing flag days in the foyer of two local supermarkets (Sainsbury's and Booths) as


. • . Anyone who could help should contact Mrs Beryl Taylor, 30 River Lea Gar­ dens, Clitheroe BB71QQ. .


BERYL TAYLOR, . River Lea Gardens, Clithcroe.


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ness equals racism" and some even want to re-write British history, etc., etc.,


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etc.Is this the street we really want to walk down? Not


me thank youl Government applauded


"people :;power" in Yugoslavia, but turns a ,


blind eye to it in the UK. Britain needs many more


tin Bell. BERT HARDWICK, ; ’ • Queensway, Waddington.


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