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Ik closely with district 1 our areas to define what pr future electors. Finally, • again that there could ger to local democracy in . Any reduction in local


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rears ago >er War was everywhere ling of relief and joy. workshops closed for an y as people took to the he news, sing patriotic


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roe Borough Court and their way to Lancaster ectively. ad violated the law, they able, so were dealt with larged, after promising to iter and Klondike imme-


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d gratitude that peace ;r than an enemy defeat-


nking way, whilst staying the people. nt for local democracy


ONE of;. the last of the area's versatile, skilled, hard working and dedicated "family dyn­ asty" personalities from the between-the-wars era has died. ; Soldier, businessman, church­


man, sportsman, singer, historian and dedicated worker for Whalley Mr Michael Green was 74 years of age.. His health had deteriorated rapidly just as he was preparing an important book for publication and he died in hospital. Mr Green (pictured) had been


Wolves are unsung heroes


CHAMPIONS of the community have


’ one of the winners, after a region-wide search to find the unsung heroes of the North West. These Commonwealth


been rewarded for their work. Clitheroe Wolves FC has been announced as


Community Champions will be awarded much prized tickets to the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Manchester later this summer. The tickets were


researching "The Forgotten Celtic.


Cross" for many years and in i t ' challenges some firmly held histori­ cal concepts. I t is expected that the book will still be published. . The Greens can trace their ances-j try back in Whalley and Barrow for 400 years. They made a farm into what is now the Spread Eagle, Bar-', row, when the turnpike road was built and later had textile interests. Mr Green was a runner for the


Whalley Local Defence Volunteers, forerunner of the Home Guard, when on holiday from Sedburgh School and was later a lieutenant in


ithe parish church and the parish council in Whalley and decades ago was aTeading cast member of Clitherbe musicals,'taking part in the 1951 "Merrie England." Mr Green was once a leading fig­


the Army and then a TA major. . He had close connections with


labus secretary, of the village his-,


torical society. ’ A wide circle of local people expe­


rienced Mr Green's profound inter-


ure in rugby and was a life member of the county and of Blackburn clubs. He played cricket for Whal­ ley and took a large part in the acquisition and upgrading of its playing fields, being chairman for a time. He was also a founder, and syl­


‘Lawless zone Barrow claim


shocks villagers Enterprise park chief’s allegation


that drug dealing is taking place by Julie Frankland


awarded by United Utili­ ties in association with the BBC and the Man­ chester Evening News. A spokesman said:


AN attack on Barrow which alleges that parts of the village have become a "lawless zone" and regular haunt of drug deal­ ers and users has stunned resi­ dents of the close-knit communi­


"They are a reward for the tireless work people do for others in the com­ munity."


Crackdown on farm safety


THE Health and Safety Executive is not letting up on its farm safety cam­


erned not only a t dan­ gers posed by traditional farm activities’but by new hazards created by diversification: • ‘ v Inspectors are keen to


approach and putting extra resources into the Lancashire area for a blitz on farms which started this week. The executive is con-


paign. I t is intensifying its


ty.


lead to the ripping up of an "environ­ mentally acceptable" wooden securi­ ty fence around the business park and its replacement with an unsight­ ly steel construction. In a letter addressed to Barrow and


attack, which they fear could now be used to deny them access to a popu­ lar path through the new Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, which is close to completion on Barrow's boundary with the A59. They also fear the outburst could


They claim to be mystified by the


Wiswell's Parish Council clerk Mr Alan Butt, Mr Hugh Geddes, for the


works ate (forms part of the enterprise park) and that drugs are taken at an : ■informal shelter close to our northern


give advice about any health or safety issue. They have points to make about new areas of work being introduced.


boundary. "In short, our land has become a


| fence to protect it. If things do not improve, it may become necessary to


lawless zone and we are obliged to pro­ ceed with erecting a steel security


dent has also reported to me that reg­ ular drug dealing takes place at the new roundabout, by the Barrow printf ^.


enterprise park's developers, North West Ltd, alleges vandalism to the 6ft. 6in. wood fence at various points and damage to the park gatehouse's foul water drain and one of its security shutters. Mr Geddes then continues: "A resi­


parish council has not received a single complaint from anyone over shady behaviour on enterprise park land, which, he explained,' forms part of a "popular and pleasant" walk taken by many Barrow villagers;..... Said Mr Butt: "Initially, the devel­


restrict all public access to our land." Mr Butt hit back. He says the


opers applied to Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council to erect a steel boundary fence around the enterprise park. We, the parish council, felt such a fence would be unsightly and we were sup­ ported by borough council officers, who recommended a more environ­ mentally acceptable wooden fence. "It is true that a panel iri the wood­


received no complaints of any unto­ ward behaviour and happenings with regard to the enterprise park. The developers currently allow access to the land from a Clitheroe Road track, although there is no public right of way. There is a plaque saying as much by the main complex. < - c -_ , . ■ -"This trackis a pleasant and popu-


lar walk, which we do' hot want to lose."


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parish council contacts Clitheroe police. He feels a request should be made for the record to have the land watched more closely in an attempt to safeguard both access and the future of the wooden fence.


Mr’Biitt will be recommending the


en fence, where it borders our village playing field, was damaged and there was correspondence between the parish council and the developers over whose responsibility its repair ought to be. The developers asked us to take steps to control vandalism. Other areas of alleged damage are not under our jurisdiction." Added Mr Butt: "However, we have


Money rolls in to help with wheelchair fund


THREE monetary donations have Boosted the fund set up to''


help a,young cerebral,palsy sufr„ ferer from'Clitheroe. - • Four-year-old Jessica Stone. her twin sister, Georgia, and mum.O: < •, Katrina, werevery happy to collect


a cheque for £321 from staff at the town's Woolworths store;' Further donations have come from


the Tina Stevenson Fund, which Has given a £1,000 cash boost, and the


Brown Cow, Clitheroe, which has 'donated £4001.1.'


grateful for all the money which had ■ been donated. Pictured with Mrs Stowe and the


Mrs Stone said the family was : ...,; - 1 \ .


twins are Woolworths staff members Sevim Avci and Claire Ellis. (J230502/4)


Large le isu r e m arket players ey e area after m u lti-m illion pound Todber d ea l


MAJOR players in the leisure market may be looking at key Ribble Valley attractions with a view to purchase. However, many are


council or family owned and may not be available at any price. But, as reported last


week, the big-company move into the area has started with the pur­ chase of Todber Caravan Park (pictured) for a large but undisclosed sum. I t is believed to be some millions of pounds


- and more than one just one or two. The park, run for


many years by the Var- ley family founders, was bought fairly quickly after being put on the market. The money paid,


whatever i t is, reflects the price of land general­ ly, the business already generated a t Todber over the years and the potential for expansion. Experienced experts


a t new owners South Lakelands Caravans have already drawn up an investment plan for the park and are now


testing customer dem- leisure time and the and. ■


There are several money to enjoy it is


The increasing num- gradually pushing up ber of people with more the value of venues.


other caravan parks dot­ ted round the Ribble Valley. But a bid to


establish a new one in Gisburn failed on plan­ ning grounds. (C270502/4)


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i est iii.and tenacious grasp of local affaire and'He will.be remembered for his contribution to them and to historical research. His uncompro­ mising approach was informed by years of experience'and fortified with; confidence imparted by his company, director, army officer and leading singer status. Mr Green leaves two daughters


Bikes theft


A CHAIN and locks failed to deter thieves who stole three brand new quad bikes from an outbuilding in Sawley Road, Chatbum. They took the mach­


ines from an outbuilding sometime oh Friday aft­ ernoon.,


;. The:' machines :;are


Suzuki models, coloured blue and white and each valued at £1,000.


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