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that no one knew what polit ical party he belonged to. The only indication as to his
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politics (church folk said) was in his choice of the first hymn on the Sunday following the election. If the Tories won, he chose
“Now thank we all our God”. If Labour got in he opted for “O God our help in ages past”. And
if the Liberals topped the poll, “God moves in a mysterious way”. Today our newspaper will be
HERE’S a grand story of some old vicar who boasted
for the week;
full of the local election results. Elation for some, dissappoint- ment for others. Both these emotions are better than the general apathy which bedevils much of the nation’s electorate. Having recently moved into
the area, I was not able to cast a vote this time. And believe me, I felt really deprived! We must never take for grant ed the privilege of having a vote
. We must use it and use it wisely. ■ Many people in our world would give their eyeteeth for such a right. . And what of the successful candidates? .
A We wish them wisdom and
courage to speak out a t all times for justice and right. We wish them well. The Bible teaches us that God is as much interested in sewers as in sin, in public health as in private morality. The prophet Micah some
two and a half thousand years ago summed up beautifully what should be the aim of every politician at every level: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God?” Having elected others to serve, our job is not finished.
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The electorate is to encourage our councillors towards those objectives. There are many issues that
require tackling a t our local level. Christians (both electors and elected) should always con sider the wider picture. That which God intended for the community in which we live. We humans are made in the
image of God. We. have dignity. We depend on one another. Family stability is paramount- so housing, job security and fan- wages are important. We must acknowledge that there are weak and vulnerable
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people in our society. And as members of the one same plan et, we must remember that cre ation and the goods of this earth are intended for us all. A society committed to the
common good will also want to care for its infants and its old people alika “To do justly, love mercy and
wlk humbly with your God”. What a marvellous slogan for any political manifesto th a t would bel Let us pray our coun cillors take it on board. Fr Trevor Vaughan, Vicar of Sabden and Pendleton
c- Profits providing new nets for Wolves
ENTERPR1SIN G youngsters ’ ’ - . have helped an under-eights foot- - ; ball team to find the net.' v'7 Ribblesdale High School Tech nology College's Young Enterprise
• company, Odyssey, has donated •£250 from its profits to the Clitheroe Wolves side to help the
team to buy nets and goalposts, as : :well as'a set of training tops to help -the young footballers perfect their techniques. The gift was made to tie in with '
: Odyssey's mission statement of "’A - journey of education for the young; at heart”.
? ■ Our picture shows the the cheque being presented by Haley.
• 7 Driver and Rachel Mellin, direc- •. tors of the school’s Young Enter-'
! prise company, with Clitheroe.: ■, ; Wolves’ manager Jonathen Kay
looking on. '
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Options for sunseekers soon to multiply as enemies unite inside European club
favourite holiday destinations. Last year, nearly 600,000 people
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flew from Manches ter A irp o r t to Cyprus, or more accurately to Greek Cypriot Cyprus. I doubt if many of the sunseekers gave a thought to the fact tha t the Mediterranean island is a political hotspot and one of the most militarised places in the world. Tensions between Greek and Turkish
Cypriots flared up even as the island gained independence from Britain in 1960. Thousands were killed after Turkey responded to a Greek Cypriot coup in 1974 by sending in troops, and a third of the population fled from their homes as refugees. Barriers were set up th a t have
OM E TH IN G v e ry rem a rk able h a s been h ap p en in g in one of th e N o r th W e s t’s
As I see i t . . .Chris Davies, MEP for the North West
not been able to walk from one side to the other, or to visit the homes they had to abandon. Until last month, that is. For on April
23th the Turkish Cypriot administra tion raised the barriers. Like most peo ple in Britain I watched the fall of the Berlin Wall on television. This time I was alongside the cameras as they filmed the scenes of another divide com ing down. I had crossed the Green Line that splits the island several times before,
remained in place ever since. The Turk ish Cypriot administration in the north of the island has never gained interna tional recognition, and the capital, Nicosia, is the world’s last remaining divided city. For 29 years its people have
Sharpsho catches
A SKILFUL split-second picture b y local M P N ig el E v a n s h a s been pu t in a special Westminster showcase. Mr Evans used a telephoto lens
to capture the Red Arrows trailing coloured smoke over the Houses of Parliament. Now “Patriotism over Westmin
ster” has been selected to appear in a showcase for this year’s Jessops par liamentary photography competi tion. Altogether 300 images, taken by
many leading figures from the Com mons and Lords, were entered for the competition. The judges say they were of the
highest standard since the competi tion started. Some of the photographs, such as
Mr Evans’, were taken during parlia mentary work. Others are from world travels and
Pushbike
AFTER Water Aid and Live Aid, along comes Bike Aid. I t is Lancashire County
Council’s attempt to get more of us on bicycles. Businesses, schools, hospitals, libraries, and health centres can apply for one of 50 double cycle racks to be supplied and installed. The racks come complete
with a clothes store attached. This is the third year the coun ty has operated the scheme. Organisations interested should call Collette Fleming on 01772534144.
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but always by special arrangement as a member of the EU-Cyprus parliamen tary committee. I have been driven past the barbed wire fortifications, through the UN neutral area and the check points on either side, to meet with Turkish Cypriot politicians and to see the north. I have enjoyed freedom of movement long denied to Cypriots themselves. But I was there on th a t first day, among the thousands of Greek and
Turkish Cypriots taking an astonished stroll past the barbed wire, walking the 300 metres from south to north and back. Cameras snapped beneath the “No photography” signs. Bemused police officers on both sides did not bother to ask even for the most flimsy identification. Tens of thousands more have crossed
the line since then. Many have visited their old homes, some returning happy, others with sorrow. They will have passed the signs warning of Greek atrocities on one side and of Turkish atrocities on the other. So far the actual experience has been peaceful, even joy ous.
impoverished, and with a leadership th a t refused just two months ago to agree the latest UN peace plan, feel that they are being left behind. They are angry with their own leaders. Opening the barriers may be a des
perate act to let some steam out of the pressure, cooker, but it will also allow Turkish Cypriots to see for themselves just how much the other side has pros pered. Behind the scenes is the new govern
ment of Turkey, anxious to start its own talks about joining the EU. The Cyprus problem stands in its way. I t can safely be assumed that, at the very least, the Turks gave specific approval to the lift ing of the divide. What will come of this only time will
Why has the Turkish Cypriot admin
istration finally taken down the barri ers? One week before i t happened the
Greek Cypriots celebrated wildly as they signed the accession treaty that will take them in to the European Union. Turkish Cypriots, isolated,
tell. But pessimism when the UN talks failed has quickly been replaced by a new optimism. The stalemate has final ly been broken and there is political movement. Membership of the Euro pean Union is seen as the key to the future. And North West holiday makers may soon have more of the island to enjoy.
LOOKING BACK
100 years ago
SELDOM are people given the opportuni ty to witness such a natural phenomenon, described as "bringing a darkness which, in the words of a third-rate novelist, ‘could be felt’”. Day turned to night as banks of inky black clouds, followed by others of a sickly green hue, brought heavy showers, blinding flashes of lightning and peals of thunder. The gas works manager said that some
20 to 25 thousand feet of gas had been con sumed, a larger unit for a day hour than at any previous period in the history of the works.
reflect a wide range of subjects from poverty to holidays. Former television reporter Mr
Austin Mitchell, chairman of the Parliamentary All-Party Photogra phy Group, said: “Members of the two houses are often photographed for newspapers and magazines - so once a year it’s great to show what we can do from behind a camera rather
than in front of one. These pho tographs give a fascinating insight into things that inspire, captivate and amuse MPs and peers.” Members of the public will have
the opportunity to view some select ed images from the exibition when- they are taken on a tours of Jessops stores around Britain later in the year.
Quest for young heroes
SPECIAL children in the Clitheroe area, worthy of a knighthood, are being sought by Camelot Theme Park. The park is looking to provide a wiz
ard day out with an honorary knight hood from King Arthur and a 12- month pass to the park. The organisers are looking for chil
dren who have spent time helping classmates or family; have coped with hard times remarkably well given their age; or quite simply, children who always have a smile for others. Anyone wishing to nominate an out
standing child (under the age of 16) who deserves a magical treat should send their nomination, explaining why
the choice deserves a knighthood, to Knights in Shining Armour, P0 Box 7, Leyland, PR5 3GW, or by e-mail, to:
knights@mtjpr.co.uk A winning child will be selected
from each area and invited with their friends and family to attend the spe cial ceremony. The closing date is May 22nd. On
the day, each winning child will receive a special certificate, a 12-month pass to the park and will be bestowed with the honour of a knighthood from the King. Every child nominated will also
receive a free family pass to Camelot Theme Park.
□ The Board of Guardians met to revive
the recent Bolton-by-Bowland sensation, that is, to consider the defalcations of the late assistant overseer, who had fraudu lently acquired £643 15s Id of public funds.
□ A ceremony, considered rather out of
the ordinary in “our old-fashioned Bor ough”, was performed a t the Baptist Chapel by the pastor. This was the baptism by immersion of two grown-up persons.
50 years ago
WARNINGS were broadcast by local police after a small package containing high explosives was discovered by a Waddington housewife among newly-deliv ered coal. Similar packages of the pinky substance had been found in Rochdale and Darwen.
□ An hour before the polling booths were
about to open, the municipal elections were postponed owing to the sudden death of a Conservative Councillor seeking re-elec tion. There was a requirement for 20 clear days between notice of election and polling day, and as there were the Coronation cele brations to consider and the re-arrange ment of Mayor-making and other civic cer emonies, June 11th was chosen as polling day.
□ Every section of the building trade,
apart from a plumber, was represented among members of Ribblesdale Wanderers’ Cricket Club. Their skills were put to good use in the construction of a new refresh ment room and bowling section, which was built during the men’s leisure hours.
25 years ago
LOCALS saw red when a highways depart ment squad painted a zig-zag “Keep Clear” line on King Street. The line puzzled police, troubled traders, worried a traffic warden, and posed a problem for parkers. Soon afterwards a spokesman said that there had been a misunderstanding and a day later another squad blacked out the lines.
□ A Clitheronian wrote home about the
plans for the new town hall. She said: “As I am now living in Switzerland and have seen many instances where the grandiose schemes of local politicians have been thwarted by the townspeople’s vote, could not the people of Clitheroe follow the exam ple of the Swiss and hold a referendum on the issue? This would enable the ratepayers to voice their opinions through the ballot box.”
□ The committee of the Drama Festival
was praised for making the Ribble Valley known in all parts of the country. Coun. Jimmy Fell said: “We want the festival to get better and better, but this will only be possible if we have increased local support.”
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A BIG step towards a[ career in ballet has beeil made by a Clitheroef schoolgirl. Aimee Williamson ha:
been dancing at the Angela Westwell School of Dance since she was five, attending four lessons a week. Now, still only 11, she ha: been accepted as a pupil by the
world-famous Royal Ballet School. She attended an audition in
Manchester in February,f which involved a two-hour bal let class in front of a panel of judges who were looking for gifted and dedicated students. She heard last month that
she had been successful, and has been offered a place as a Royal Ballet School Mid-Asso ciate. This means that,, along with her dance classes in Clitheroe, she will travel to Manchester once a month to train under one of the coun try ’s top teachers. These lessons will continue for three years, after which she will be reassessed. Aimee’s family are delighted with her achievements and
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