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Letters, to- the ' ' * ' V L- Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroc BB72EW Editorial e-mail: clitheroc.edilorial@rim.co.uk]- Thanks to


road team I WOULD like to exp­ ress my congratulations: and thanks to the team of people who must have worked extremely hard to clear the Nick Road to - Sabden between Friday night and Saturday. • I was turned back to


the bypass on Friday at about 7 p.m. I went through Pendleton and joined the Nick Road, only to , find what appeared to be a rough mountain track - the stones, etc., having been brought down by the heavy rain. I had cause to use the


same road on Saturday and it was completely clearl Well done and thank


you again.


M.E. WALKER, Brungerley Cottages, Waddington Road, Clitheroe.


Play area


trespass IT was good to see the repairs to the slatted fenc­ ing surrounding the Mearley Syke children's play area being carried outtoday. However, it was again


apparent that this play


area, clearly designed for young children, has seem­


ingly been taken over for their own use by non-local teenagers. • Tonight, about 20 male


youths of varying ages had occupied the swings,.: slides and climbing frames and were using the area to hold a game of football.


> ; My primary age chil­


dren, and their friends, would have dared to use it


at their peril. In fact, there were no


children on the play area on a dry, bright, summer's evening. Perhaps the age and size of the youths concerned had something to do with it?


. The school holidays are


almost upon us. Of course, children will want to have access to the swings, slides and climb­ ing frames designed for their use and enjoyment.


' Is it too much to ask.that they should be allowed to enjoy themselves in a safe, child-friendly environ­ ment created especially for this purpose? Dogs and ball sports are expressly forbidden with­ in the confines, by the


way. It is time for action


now, before the holidays. Surely, it is now up to


the council—the providers of this facility — to ensure that trespassers are not tolerated. And to make it plain, through its resouces, that this play area is permanently off-


limits to adolescents. ■There is ample prece­


dent for cricket and foot­ ball to be played on the Mearley Syke parkland, thus permitting the chil­ dren's facilities there to be enjoyed by those for whom they were intended - toddlers and school-age children.


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED.


Browbeaten


in the media AGAIN we have S. Arshad using the media to try, it seems to me, to browbeat local councillors


and the vast majority of local people into thinking that the refusal of his planning application is down to anti-Muslim attitudes. He also tried to belittle


my own and other letters by calling us bigoted and having selective views. If speaking out freely


and without any concern about being persecuted for opinions that the majority of Clitheroe peo­


ple hold on this matter, then I stand as charged. Let me point out to tins


gentleman that this plan­ ning application was denied several times due to the fact that it was a bad planning application. No more, no less. It was dealt with on the same standards as a pre­


vious Christian-based application many years ago and, if the truth be- known, like other plan­ ning applications down the years, refused on the same grounds, traffic and noise. As for the professional


opinions of local and county council staff about danger, I would not take their observations to heart. Waterloo Road, only a hop, skip and a jump away from Holden Street, has a bad accident . record. But Mr Arshad and his


fellows who have come in from outside do not care for these obvious facts. They only want their own


way. I will stand by my com­


ments in the previous let­ ter that Mr Arshad and his cronies are trying to use a particular card to undermine the role of the councillors in this town. It is a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the majori­ ty of Clitheroe people.


CONCERNED CUTHERONION.


We tolerant


English WHILE many Christian churches close down and are sold to be used fo r other purposes, Islam has reportedly become the hugest religion in our cap­ ital city, London.


This has come about in


a short period of time. Why? It is a fact that, in the main, the English are a very tolerant people. So please, could we


have less emotional talk from some local Christian leaders regarding a mosque in Clitheroe?.Let them remember that the British people did more than most in the fight against German National Socialism 1939-45. The majority of local


residents have got it spot on. They are, quite right­ ly, not against Muslims having a mosque in Clitheroe, but neither do they want it in an unsuit­ able place like Holden


Street. Is that so wrong?


BERT HARDWICK. Queensway, Waddington.


Feasibly


erudite I RESPOND to "Spend­ thrift Councillors” by "Concerned Clitheron- ian," whose letter was published on May 23rd. The cinema was sold


by public tender and it is true it realised a sum of £100,000.That


is


£100,000 more than the District Valuer's valua­


tion of nowt as a cinema. A fact known by the suc­ cessful bidder, Trinity Partnerships, though the


decision to bid £100,000 was the Lancaster Foun­ dation's; we at Trinity at the time were mindful to bid nowt and rest our case on our business plan.


I was surprised that the council in year one offered


has in fact been claimed. I was yet again in the


public gallery when £7,500 was offered in year 2 (not tjie £15,000 as requested); this again was for new developments and this time subject to ade- > quate security of tenure (a lease) being produced (concern having been expressed that there was


not one - being a normal requirement in such pub­ lic funding circum­ stances). I believe this sum is about to be paid. The RVBC is indeed


contributing £15,000 towards a feasibility study for an arts centre. This directs itself at the Mar­ ket Car Park and its impact there, but also looks at many other fac­ tors (including other rites) that influence this major development, including sustainability. . I believe that this sum


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represents value for money, but accept that it is dependent on other sums being added from other quarters for the study to get off the ground. Trinity has as yet not been successful in attracting funding for this partnership scheme and the Lancaster Foundation refuses to contribute. All in all, after the


shock of selling the cine­ ma, the RVBC has exceeded many people's


expectations (including my own) and has proved


most erudite in connec­ tion with the feasibility study portfolio. One hopes that it will,


of course, deal with the present planning applica­ tions before it for the Grand entirely within the planning policy guidelines and, of course, the condi­ tions of sale of the Grand (which clearly defines acceptable useage) will be strictly adhered to.


BRUCE DOWLES, Whatley Road, Clitheroe.


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solution AFTER viewing the pro­ gramme "Lad's Life” on television, showing the rigours endured by new recruits joining the armed forces during the years of National Service, it occurred to me it would be a good idea to send appropriate offenders against the law for a spell of military service. Discipline and end­


urance are the order of the day, and may be prefer­ able in the eyes of the vic­ tims to just sending offenders to prison, fpr them to kick their heels and, perhaps, learn more evil from other inmates. Many of the young


people of today have lost respect for their riders and are answerable to no-one. We have tried the three


strokes and you are out method and the short, sharp shock. Perhaps it is time for a new directive to wean these perpetual law­ breakers away 'from crime, while at the same time, iearning to live, pull together and, when released, hopefully to be a better member of the community.


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potential IN reply to your reader's letter regarding the absence of Christmas lights on our streets, I believe the main reason for the removal of the pre­ vious lights was one of safety and the possibility of any future claims for damages from anyone receiving an electric shock. The lights were con­


nected to the mains sup­ ply of 240 volts which, if connected to the human body, can kill. It appears that the insurance and safety aspect was the main reason for the removal. and sale to Accrington Council. There was an alterna­


tive way of keeping these lights, and that was to connect them using ■ a residual current device which works on a discon­ nection principle whenev­ er a fault is detected, rimi-


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jubilation shown after the celebration for the Queen's 50-year reign, and the ongoing triumphs of the England soccer team in the World Cup, present food for thought. • One is the leaning to


keep the British identity and cling to the Common­ wealth, the other is what I see as inevitable, entry into Europe, with all that entails. One day, some­ thing will have to give. I feel Labour or some


other government in due course of time will move to the latter. Whatever the viability of the Euro, which appears to be hold­ ing its own on the world stage, or the present annoying rulings from Brussels, we still have to trade with all these neigh­ bouring countries, with­ out disadvantage of course. I consider myself a true


patriot and would dearly love to retain the status quo, but being realistic think that full member­ ship of Europe is no longer a matter of if, but when.


K. SOWERBUTTS, Southwood Drive, Baxenden.


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sensitive DURING the consulta­ tion period, members of the Conservative group on Lancashire County Council have received many letters from con­ cerned users, carers and providers of services for the elderly. I therefore frit it appro-


priate to reply on their behalf and share with you our concerns and the pres­ sure we are applying to the portfolio holder to be extremely sensitive when reconfiguring this care. Before any decision can be made to close homes, a


policy plan must be in place to provide a service which,on the whole7will be acceptable to all com- cemed. The situation was not


helped by the way this was handled at the outset. The Conservative gr­


oup condemned the announcement of home closures without prior assessment of need in each area, without consul­ tation with users, providers, carers, and all who are involved in main­ taining satisfactory ser­ vices, namely local auth­ orities, health authorities, primary care trusts, pri­ vate providers, voluntary associations and housing associations. This led to the consul­ tation period we have at


the moment. Task'groups were set


up (cross-party groups) to gather information and to visit providers of care, day care, residential and respite care. . This has been a mam­


moth task; hopefully all will be taken into account when the final.decision is made. Much has been said with regard to the elderly


and their wish to remain at home, but this is clearly not an option for aU. I am also aware of


financial pressures on Lancashire County Coun­ cil, especially the implica­ tions of in-house services costing 40% more than can be purchased outside the authority. Steps must be taken to address this problem; at present 10% of the care costs 20% of the care budget. The other 80 to 90% of


care is awarded on con­ tract and works reason­ ably well. - Our main concern is


that users and carers of services must have choice of care provided when the assessments are done. It must be the right care, at the right price, in the right place at the right quality with constant monitoring to keep an eye on this provision. , The SSI hals stated that


Lancashire sent too many into residential care in comparison to other shire counties. This may be the case, but to provide domi­ ciliary care with day , care and respite' care may not prove any less costly.


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lar to ones you can buy for . need convincing that this your electric mowers and will all .be taken into hedge trimmers. Or it would have been


posable to have installed a system which works off a 110-volt transformer. ■ Either .way, it required some money to be spent, - something Ribble Valley Borough Council or Lan-'


our pressure to achieve the right solution.' .


account and will continue - '


COUNTY COUN. MRS J. STUART, Spokesman Social Services, RoseacreRoad, Wharles. Preston.1


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AN artist from Chatburn is exhibiting his pictures in Whalley.


■ Mr Michael Bentley, of Victorid Court, is showing a collection o| watercolours at Frames and Pictu King Street. The paintings are mainly of loca


scenes and include views of the Hod der Valley, Pendle Hill from Down ham, Whalley Arches and Stock Reservoir, with a small number of th Lake District. This new exhibition follows Mr Bentl


ley’s successful showing last SeptembeJ at which all his paintings were sold. Prints of pictures in the latest col|


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VOLUNTARY and Discrimi community groups are in applies to growing danger from the it could minefield of increasing activities, legislation.


"This is To combat the prob- ly impor


lem, Hyndburn and organisati Ribble Valley Council commun for Voluntary Service is and others holding a training ses- services in sion on Monday night to ty. inform groups how the “ It cai Disability Discrimina- funding, tion A c t will affect many chJ them.


expect evel The council's develop- voluntarjT


ment officer, Claire Tin- aware of i dall, said: "There are bilities ul hundreds of local volun- before thfi tary and community grants." groups providing good The frej quality services, but sion from m an y are unsure Monday <§ whether the Disability on 01200 ■


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