14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, November 6th, 2003


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


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leaves much to desire I AM writing on the matter of train chaos in Clitheroe. Trains have been cancelled by the train


company First North West at least four to five times in the last two weeks. This has caused me to be late for my nurs­


ing placement at Queens Park Hospital and students who travel to Blackburn have been late for lectures. I recently received a letter from the compa­


ny on this matter, apologising for any incon­ venience caused. The company said it had put coaches on


one morning for passengers who were travel­ ling, but not knowing what time the coach was due to arrive angered myself and other pas­ sengers who were once again late. I think the train company should go local


when putting on extra transport, not to some­ where 50 miles away. I do not think I am alone in this. I t has


caused some stress in travelling to other com­ muters who travel on this line regularly and who, like myself, find it a bit of a strain when trains are cancelled. Surely train companies should provide a


better service for towns like Clitheroe and its commuters.


IAN PARKES, Bollnnd Prospect, Clithcroe


Give your support to


Royal British Legion AS chairman of Lancashire County Council, I would like to applaud the work of the Royal British Legion and to encourage everyone to give as generously as possible to this year's Poppy Appeal. The Royal British Legion provides finan­


cial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces, and their families, including a great


many of our own citizens throughout the county of Lancashire. . This year in particular the RBL is facing new challenges as it plays a central role in.


■ helping the families of those British service­ men who have died in Iraq, and helping those who are injured and traumatised to return to normal civilian life. . This year, please do give generously to this most worthy cause.


VALI PATEL, Chairman of Lancashire County Council


Area will change from


rural to urban sprawl I WRITE with regard to a public notice in the issue dated October 16th, applying for the proposed development at Shirebum Caravan Park, Edisford Road, Waddington, creating 71 additional caravans, reception building and shop, and recreational areas. This is tantamount to building another vil­


lage in the area, with a t least 71 extra cars using the narrow twisting lane betwen Edis­ ford Bridge and Waddington village. The cars will cause extra damage to the sur­


face on the said lane. There is also the extra strain put on services


such as water, sewage and electricity, and the use of extra refuse collection vehicles. In terms of the environment, I believe this


development will change the area from rural to urban sprawl. The extra cars will also increase the dangers


experienced already by traffic racing along Edisford Road between the bridge and Clitheroe, well in excess of the 30mph speed


limit.


D. PARKINSON, Low Moor


Pat on the back for


Waddington children MAY I, through your paper, compliment the children of Waddington for the courteous and


respectful way they conducted themselves when they visited our home on Hallowe'en night. About 14 children, in groups and alone, in


guises of ghouls, devils and very pretty young witches, came and wished us “Trick or Treat”, but as they left they all (boys and girls alike), thanked us and said goodnight. I hope that the revellers had a good time


and enjoyed their treats, because they were a credit to both themselves and their parents. M. BANKS Pinder Close, Waddington


Support our campaign


to aid older women GOVERNMENT figures show that a quarter of single older women now live in poverty: making them amongst the poorest and most vulnerable in society. Hundreds of older women have written to


Age Concern to tell us that a lifetime of lower pay, broken work records and caring responsi­ bilities has left them living in poverty in retirement - in some cases with pensions in their own name of just lp a week. Age Concern has joined forces with the


Fawcett Society to campaign for an end to this injustice. We are calling on the Government to


improve the level of the basic state pension, include more lower paid people in the national insurance system and introduce a better sys­ tem of credits for carers. This campaign is gaining support across the


country and in Parliament. We now need to put pressure on the Government to make it create a fairer system for today's and tomor­ row's pensioners. One way you can help is by writing to your


local MP and asking them to sign up to Age Concern's early-day motion 1752 - "Pensions For Women". If enough


MPs support the campaign, the Government will have to listen. To find out more about the campaign, call


Age Concern's information line on0800 009966.


GORDON LISHMAN, Director-General, Age Concern England


Nominate your own


‘Living Legends’ AS Patron of Help the Aged "Living Legends" Awards, I am thr illed to be the official spokesman for such a worthwhile awards scheme and I urge your readers to put forward their nominations to name their very own local "Living Legend". Living Legends in association with BT cele­


brates ordinary people who have done extra­ ordinary things to become legends of everyday life. The awards recognise the amazing achieve­


ments and courageous acts of older individu­ als, as well as acknowledging the contributions made by other generations, groups and organ­ isations in making a real difference to the lives of older people throughout the whole of the UK. The nationwide hunt for remarkable stories


has now started so start nominating now and show your appreciation for someone special who is an inspiration to us all. Categories include Local Hero, Achievement in Sport, Campaigner of the Year and Intergenera- tional Schools awards. The "Living Legend" winners from the


North West will be invited to London’s Dorch­ ester Hotel, Park Lane on March 24th, 2004, to attend the award ceremony with guests from stage, TV, film and music industry. Pre­ vious presenters have included Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Norman Wisdom, Barbara Windsor and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. You can place your nominations by obtain­


ing a form from the awards hotline 0207 239 1922 or by writing to Harriet Karia, Help the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ or you may log on to the website at


www.helptheaged.org.uk/events or alterna­ tively visit your local Help the Aged Shop. Closing date for nominations is January 9th, 2004. I do hope readers will support the "Living


Legend" Awards, you do not have to be a Hol­ lywood star to be an everyday legend. We are looking for those older unsung heroes throughout the North West who ask nothing in return for their acts of kindness and brav­ ery - it is a great way to say thank you.


CHERIE BOOTH QC, Patron of Living Legend Awards, Help the Aged


Join us on our visit to


Somme Battlefields EACH year the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Association Battlefield Research Section organises pilgrimages to the battle areas of the First World War. In August, and then again in September of


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next year, we plan to visit the Battlefields of the Somme and the Ypres Salient, Vimy Ridge, Arras and Loos. We will also visit the Mons and Le Cateau Battlefields if these are requested. The trips specialise in visiting specific


cemeteries or memorials on request, and an experienced guide will accompany us, to com­ mentate on the various battles and events. We can assist in the tracing of war graves


and wherever possible, we operate a free grave or memorial photography service, for those people who are unable to travel. The Battlefield Research Section was


formed in 1990 by ex-Servicemen, who have many years' experience in conducting visits to the battlefield areas of France and Flanders, and we actively support a variety of ex-Ser- vice charities and institutions. The trips are open to anyone who might be


interested, and we welcome all inquiries. Anyone requiring further information


should contact: Mr Joe Street, 7 West Grove, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S714RY, tel. 01226 723860. We ask for a medium sized SAE for postal


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meals on wheels THE week beginning November 10th is National Meals on Wheels week. I would like to take this opportunity to


thank WRVS volunteers who give their time to deliver meals to the elderly and isolated, ensuring this valuable commmunity service continues. For many of the recipients, the WRVS vol­


unteer is the only social contact of the day and they look forward to seeing a friendly face and having a quick chat. Drivers and helpers, men and women who


can spare as little as two hours a fortnight are most welcome to join WRVS and make a diference to people’s lives. If any reader would like to know more


about the Meals on Wheels service, or any other volunteering opportunities in the com­ munity, they should contact 0845 601 4670 (calls are charged at a local rate). WRVS is a registered charity.


KAREN MOLYNEUX, Regional Volunteering Manager, Manor House Close, Maghull


Add your name to


Christmas parcel list ELDERLY residents of Clitheroe are urged to add their names to a list to receive Christmas food parcels, funded from the Clitheroe Town Mayor’s Welfare Fund with the asistance of donations from local businesses. The Council for Local Organisations


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commmittee is due to meet on November 27th to look at the list of people who qual­ ify for the Christmas food parcels, which are distributed to those residents of. the town aged 80 and over who live alone. Some over 80-year-olds may have moved


into the town recently or have reached the age of 80 during the last year and are not already on the list. ' To qualify call in a t Clitheroe Town


Council, Church Street, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each week day or telephone 01200 424722. •


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RIBBLE VALLEY win-1 ners in the annual Lan-] cashire Best-Kept Village I competition were present-1 ed with their awards in a I special ceremony at Bar-1 ton Village Hall. Claiming top honours were I


West Bradford, winner of this I year’s Best-Kept Small Vil-1 lage title, and Harrop Fold, I winner of the Best-Kept I Hamlet class. Both Bashalll Eaves and Walker Fold were I also highly commended in the | hamlet class. A host of other Ribble Valley I


communities featured in the! competition’s many Certificate! of Merit classes, reinforcing the I area’s reputation as one of the | most beautiful and well-tended | parts of England. Trophies, commemorative!


plaques and certificates were! presented to winners at the cer-1 emony, with this year’s compe-l tition jointly sponsored by Lan-1 cashire Tourism Partnership! and Lancashire County Coun­ cil.


The Finals Judge was Profes­


sor John Moveley, Principal of | Myerscough College, who visit­ ed the finalists during the sec-1 ond half of August before! choosing the winners in each[ category. Mr Anthony Goldstone.l


chairman of the Lancashire! Tourism Partnership, said:! “The positive benefits from tak-l ing part in the Best-Kept Vil-| lage Competition are clear. “People are attracted to Lan-1


cashire by beautiful villages and I hamlets, which injects money| into the Lancashire economy. Leader of Lancashire County I


Council, Coun. Hazel Harding! added: “Across the county we I have so many wonderful an d | welcoming villages. “This year many of the cate-1


gories had more entrants tluin| last year, which shows how peo­ ple are regaining a strong sensei of pride in where they live andj


AN Islamic Awareness event is| in Clitheroe Town Hail on Satul


Learn about Is Organised by the Medina Isl


cation Centre, it is part of t l national Islamic Awareness Wei The event runs from 1 p.m. t l


a t the Town Hall in C h un| Clitheroe. Members of the public are I


drop in and learn more about t | faith and about the lives of i\| Clitheroe. The event will include: • Slide shows of world- renow|


ic art and architecture 0 Artefacts from Islamic coni • Information programmes f


an overview of the Islamic beliefl • Information and literati|


principles of faith and Islamic 1 • Calligraphy workshop • A chance to sample foods fr|


countries. For further information ;l


event, please contact Sheral MIEC Group Secretl sheraz@miec.org.uk.


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