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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 21st, 2002 11 n it M r Time our Moslems


had their mosque C O M M E N T A R IE S tell us there, are more than 200 Christian sects in this


country alone, all divided on seemingly petty anachronisms—failing to find one unity in the conviction of one belief in one Christ. Similarly, millions of Christians and


Jews believe in one God, and millions of Moslems believe in the one Allah. Jeho­ vah, God, Allah, name one omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresence Deity. Merely definitive terms divide our


earthly humanity. Consider the following quotation:


Jesus and his devout Mother, Mary, is not a quotation to be found in the Scrip­ tures of the New Testament, or Christ­ ian theology. It is in the final paragraph in the writ­


Moslem and the Christian, and yet we face each other in suspicious and often hostile confrontation. Lamentable. A propos Christianity. The Mission Room in Worston,


ings of the Koran. So much should draw us together, the


whose reopening recently was publicised in your newspaper, now holds an Alpha course every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The Alpha Courses are video instal­


ments of the Christian faith, the histori­ cal evidence, E F. Bruce, the perceptive interpretations of C. S. Lewis. Anyone interested in joining the course, please telephone Carol Walker, 01200 441486. Clitheroe and the villages have their


. churches and chapels, Worston its Mis­ sion Room. Isn't it time our Moslems now had their mosque?


ROBIN PARKER, St Chad's Avenue, Chatburn.


Age Concern links helping Sabden


I cent Group and, as such, enjoys the ben- led ts of being a full member of the Age 1 Concern Federation. The decision to ■become part of Age Concern was taken ■ 1 a number of years ago at a public meet- l ing held in the village and was subse- 1 quently confirmed by including the I name Age Concern in its constitution. Age Concern Lancashire has, for a


11 WISH to correct the statement made I by Dorothy Dyson in her recent letter ] (February 28th) about the status of I Sabden Leisure Club as an Age Concern I Group. Sabden Leisure Club is an Age Con-


I and is pleased to be able to continue that I link through the club's membership of I the federation. Our aim is to ensure that older people


(provide a range of activities and infor- Imation for older people in the village. I Both the committee and Age Concern ■Lancashire are proud of this association Band their long history of working I together.


I lin Sabden benedt from this association. We work with the existing committee to


I MARTIN BRADLEY, j Age Concern Lancashire.


I Ribblc Valley I Outreach Officer,


Refusal to find hunting truth


I THE Government-commissioned Bums 1 Report found no grounds for a ban on hunting and that in our usually tolerant society a ban would be an infringement of people's liberty, and the imposition of


I prejudice on a significant minority. The report indicated that hunting is


every bit as humane as alternative methods of control. Many MPs will have voted on the


I hunting issue having refused to make any effort to find out the truth. What future is there for freedom of


the media under such a regime? ROGER BELL.


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WALKING does not have to be a sport in order to exer­ cise heart and limbs. This group will have put a great deal of effort into their walk and enjoyed the scenery along the way.


number of years, provided support to the Leisure Club committee in its valued work among older people in the village


"And in Mary, Imran's daughter, who preserved her chastity and into whose womb we breathed of our spirit; who put her trust in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was truly devout." This reference to the conception of


r- ^11'® Easter just around the corner, there is no shortage of activities to enjoy and places to visit. Just look at all the ideas on this page and you will see what we mean.


A question of horses for courses


pony, the huntsman, the show jump­ ing competitor, driving enthusiast or the happy race-goer, you can be sure he or she will follow their passion to the ends of the earth, often to the exclusion of all other leisure pursuits. For those who jus t want to ride, there are a great many stables where


riding may be learned from an early age.


And it is not necessary to own your


own steed, as such stables usually have a collection of mounts, suitable for all sizes and state of expertise, that may be hired. Riding (or equitation) is, of course,


just one of many equestrian pursuits. Others include dressage, endurance,


T H E horse has provided an abiding passion for a great many people over the years—one that affects people of all ages and all stations in life. Whether it be the young girl and her


Go gunning for those clay pigeons


FOR those who like spor t connected with guns but who do not like killing things, clay pigeon shooting is a won­ derful compromise. This sport involves fir­


cise is to aim at, fire and hit the discs before they fall back to earth. Clay pigeon shooting


ing a t small clay discs th a t have been, fired from a trap - a sprung mechanism for launching the discs into the air. The object of the exer­


You normally provide


your own gun, although many venues hire out guns. Some venues will allow you to take your own cartridges in which case a "corkage" fee is payable. Again, cost depends on the venue. Clay pigeon shooting


RIDING is acknowledged to be healthy, and you will find you exercise muscles you never knew you had


hunting, jumping, driving, eventing and pony trekking, and there are asso­ ciations governing most of these. . Learning to ride is naturally the basic necessity for all of the above.


i t takes skill and care to look after them properly, keep them happy, healthy and well fed. Young riders can s ta rt as soon as


However, a really good course will around 250'more around the UK with teach not only the skill itself, but also some 40,000 members. many of the other things you heed to know when caring for, or owning, a horse or pony. These are, after all, big animals and


Anyone'contemplating owning a


they are able to sit upon a pony unsup­ ported. They will generally join the Pony Club, through which they will learn of gymkhanas in which they can


horse or pony is strongly advised to take riding and horse care lessons first. They must then decide where they are going to keep the animal. If they have no land, they will have to consider liv­ ery, which can be a considerable expense.. On the other hand, nothing associ­


ated with riding is exactly budget priced. The equipment alone can set you back a tidy sum, and you still


show their ponies and demonstrate - have to add farrier’s charges, vet’s bills their riding abilities and control of the - (yes, there will be some!) and your own pony itself.


clothing, including a hard hat. As they approach adulthood, they Possibly the least troublesome way


will transfer to events organised by the British Horse Society, which itself arranges events and competitions, cov­ ers 400 riding clubs with over 40,000 members and is associated with


to go riding is to book yourself on to a pony trekking holiday - your local travel agent should be able to help. That way you can experience life in the saddle, decide if you like it and enjoy the benefits of like-minded com­ pany into the bargain. Riding is generally acknowledged to


be healthy exercise and, although you are sitting down so to speak, you will find you exercise muscles you never knew you had. You are, of course, also in the fresh


air, which is a bonus in itself, and once you can ride, even if you do not own your own steed, you will be able to hire one whenever the mood takes you because it is a skill you will never lose. If you want to know more about


horse riding, or obtain information about one of the many riding clubs, contact the British Horse Society on 01926707700.


course, you must have a licence, but information on this can be obtained from the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association. Learning the skill can


is a highly-skilled activi­ ty. I t requires co-ordina­ tion, a steady hand, good eye and rapid reactions, all of which are devel­ oped and improved as a p a r t ic ip an t becomes more proficient. To own a gun, of


is an absorbing way to spend a few hours, either on your own or in com­ pany with friends. Many sites provide for corpo­ rate entertaining and it is a fun way to entertain important guests. Membership of the


Clay Pigeon Shooting Association is highly rec­ ommended. I t can pro­ vide a wealth of informa­ tion on training centres, clubs, activities, events and practice venues. I t also lobbies strong­


be acquired through any of several training schools around the coun­ try.


Costs vary, but tuition


will set you back some­ thing in the region of £30 per hour. On top of this is the cost of the tar­ get, and cartridges from around £12 per hundred up to £16 per hundred, depending on the size and type of gun used.


Best foot forward, whatever walk of life WALKING as a sporting pastime is


perhaps not quite what you imagine it to be. I t must not be confused with that


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. th an jogging, because itidoes not impose the percussive stress on the feet th a t jogging or running does. On a long, walk there is less danger of develr-v;


you, and, performed correctly,-will help in the loss of weight. I t is far bet­ ter for those who are on the heavy side


-'--' Of coursethe riglit'shoes are essen­ tial to give the right support and to hold the feet firmly. This prevents that other malady- of the feet —


‘ oping stress fractures among the small bdhes of the feet.,


: j -j,.„ [blisters.


Shoes for the sport of walking differ entirely from ordinary ‘walking shoes’, and for walking marathons, even more special shoes are required. However, getting started is the first


important consideration. Joining a local athletic or field sports club is a good start. That way you will proba­ bly have access to a certain amount of tuition. If you are starting alone, remember


leisurely stroll with the dog or to the local pub. Nor must i t be confused with the well-known sports of orien­ teering or casual rambling. Walking as a sport is a discipline all on its own and has to be learned, as has every other type of track sport. Walking is actually very good for


rectly and briskly, you will sweat pro­ fusely so bear that in mind. The British Walking Federation is


ation is another group which is worth contacting. I t publishes a very useful walkers’ handbook that is well worth buying. If you really get into the sport and


worth contacting for information. It holds walking events in which anyone can join. You do not have to be a mem­ ber of any club. Just locate an event, turn up, register and join in. I t is as simple as that. The Long Distance Walking Associ­


■ .j iRace and power .walkers xlo have something of an odd gait, it-must be said.and the line between race walk­ ing arid jogging i s a very fine one. There are, however, very strict rules, arid learning the techniques is the only way to guarantee you do not inadver­ tently break those rules. There is a great deal more to walk­


decide to go for race walking or power walking, then you will definitely have to join an athletic association. -


ing than you could possibly imagine but it is a wonderful way to get fit and get from A to B, fast and efficiently. If you are a touch below par, unfit and heading for couch potato land, walk­ ing is probably what will save you. The Long Distance Walkers Associ­


not to push yourself too far too fast. Like all sports, there needs to be a warm-up period. And the same applies to the end of your training session. Slow down, do not just stop. Wear sen­ sible clothing. If you are walking cor­


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ation is at Bank House, High Street, Wrotham, Kent, TW15 7A. or 63, Yockly Close, The Maultway, Cam- berley, Surrey, GU15 1QQ The British Walking Federation


National Office can be contacted by writing to PO Box 13, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8AY


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this very absorbing sport the Clay Pigeon Shoot­ ing Association can be contacted on 01536 443566.


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