6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 8th, 2003


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


ews from the


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Social time There were 10 tables in play at a


whist and domino drive held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall. MCs were Mr Joe Kenyon and Mr Philip Metcalfe. Whist winners were: Ladies - Mrs


iriaividuall^mahuftictureaing


tvM teM a h p g ^ b r^ < ^ d S f . f ) ' OakYvodd grain finMes


B. Peel, Mrs M. Jackson, Annette Shaw. Gents - Mr Alan Dugdale, Mr Bill Duckworth, Mr Ian Hart­ ley.


Dominoes: R. Egan, W. Cook, D.


Metcalfe and W. Hustwaite. CHATBURN


LEAFIELD WINDOWS Forward Farming


Farming for the modern rural economy


Farmers are faced with increasing economic and environmental pressures and an ever-growing wealth of information in relation to enhanced EC and UK regulation. Forward Farming builds on what farmers are good at


• Sharing information • Looking at what other farmers do. Farmers in South Cumbria and North Lancashire are actively involved in supporting and hosting events.


Come and discuss with John Aipe & Margaret O'Kane from Lancashire Rural Futures - "Looking at Best Practice with the environment agency" on Thursday 15th May at 7.30pm. Countryside Stewardship - Making it work for you at New Laund Farm, Whitewell. Pie and peas provided.


PLACES ARE LIMITED contact The Rural Business :: Centre at Myerscough College to book your place.,


email: forwardfarming@myerscough.ac.uk ■


Tel 01995 642255 Fax 01995 642245


FORWARDHr' FARMING a s -


MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE • BILSBORROW • PRESTON • PR3 ORY (LANCASHIRE) LTD. -.'S. ■'< ’ %- /, !


Parish council There will be a meeting of Chat-


burn Parish Council on Monday in Chatbum School hall at 8 p.m. Rep­ resentatives of Castle Cement and Lancashire County Council Plan­ ning Department will be present to give details and answer questions regarding the planning application for a landfill site in Lanehead Quar­ ry.


Cancer research The April half-yearly collection


made by the Chatburn group for the Blackburn and Ribble Valley Can­ cer Research UK Campaign raised £1,123.65 from home collecting boxes, boxes in hotels, shops, garden centre and from donations. The committee wishes to thank


everyone concerned for their gen­ erosity and support.


Party dress Residents of Manor House Resi­


dential Home, Chatburn, are hold­ ing a clothes party, when a clothes shop will display its wares, on Satur­ day at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


CHIPPING


Car boot sale Members of Chipping Welfare


Committee were delighted to raise the sum of £238.67 when they had a stall at a car boot sale during Wray


WANT TO STUDY FOR A DEGREE?


come to an


INFORMATION M EVENING ^


^ Tuesday 13th May


@ St. MARY'S COLLEGE FIND OUT HOW YOU


• a wide range of subjects • in the evening • full-time/part-time


ANY QUESTIONS • expert advice available 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm


EXPERIENCE STUDENT LIFE • subject taster sessions 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm


St. Mary's College, Shear Brow Blackburn BB1 3DX Tel: 01274 580464


www.stmarysblackburn.com Accrington and CAN CHOOSE TO STUDY


village’s annual fair. Thanks were expressed to those who donated. items for the sale and those who bought goods. Members are arrang­ ing a bric-a-brac stall at Chipping


Steam Fair. The annual day trip has been


organised by the welfare committee for May 28th, with the coach leav­ ing Chipping bus stop at 10 a.m., travelling to Carlisle for a three-hour stay with time to explore the castle, cathedral or shopping arcades. Fol­ lowing this, everyone will board a train for a ride on the picturesque Settle to Carlisle line. A coach will pick up at Settle and travel to the Plough Inn, Wigglesworth, for a cooked meal before returning to Chipping at 8 p.m. All residents of Chipping, Thorn-


ley, Leagram, Little Bowland and Chaigley aged 60 and over are eligi­ ble to attend with partners. Those wishing to join in should put their names and choice of meal on the list in Chipping Post Office by May 16th, or telephone Mr Martin and Mrs Barbara Butters on 01995 61586.


{DOWNHAM/


Yearl’s round-up At the AGM of Downham Village


Hall Management Committee, the Hon R.C. Assheton read the chair­ man’s report regarding the activities of last year, and Mrs Eileen Parker gave a very healthy treasurer’s report. President Mr Geoffrey Braith-


waite oversaw the election of offi­ cers, who were all re-elected as fol­ lows: Mr Assheton (chairman), Mr Shaun Roney (vice-chairman), Mrs Parker (treasurer), Mrs Eileen Wil­ son (minutes secretary), Mrs Audrey Roney (booking secretary), Mrs Alison Gladwin (auditor). The committee was re-elected en bloc. Members were informed that the


newly-extended car park will be ready soon and that the decorating of the hall has been booked for after the play. The BBC will be in the vil­ lage hall in June and September. Mr Assheton thanked everyone for


their hard work and support over the year, and for attending the meeting.


Green-fingered tips Twenty-five members and


friends of Downham and Twiston Gardening Club travelled to Gar- denmakers at Wigglesworth for their meeting. Everyone had an enjoyable and informative evening touring the large display area and inspecting the hundreds of plants, trees and shrubs. Mr Andrew Shaw, proprietor of the centre, was a hive of information, answering questions and suggesting plants suitable for our climate. Very welcome tea and coffee was


served later in the delightful Grub- bery Cafe and gift shop. There is a change to the June


meeting, which will now be the chairman’s walk, finishing at a local hostelry. Members are to meet at Downham bridge at 6-30 p.m. on June 5th. The canal trip will be in July.


GISBURN,


Whist There were 14 tables in play at the


Gisburn Festival Hall whist and domino drive, with Messrs J. Keny­ on and P. Metcalfe the respective MCs.


Gents prizewinners at whist were


Mr J. Kenyon, Mr J. Hartley and Mr B. Duckworth. Ladies’ victors were Mrs Ann Edmondson, Mrs A. Shaw and Mrs M. Bleasdale. Winners at dominoes were Miss


D. Oddie, Mrs F. Lowe, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs D. Knight and Mr J. Pye.The raffle prizewinners were Mrs J. Pate, Mr R. Knight and Mr E. Fox. The next drive is on Septem­ ber 6th.


GRINDLETON


New council There were seven nominations for


the parish council, which meant that all nominees were elected to serve. Parish councillors Joan Cradock, Petula Cherry, Jeff Cowling, Frank Robinson and Ron Toothill remain unchanged. The council welcomes back Coun. Gwen Pye after a short absence, and a new councillor, Keith Hutton.


Items for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EW.


Annual meeting The annual parish meeting will be


held on Wednesday, May 14th, at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom. The meeting will start with.a presentation by John Barber, the recently appointed quality of life officer for Ribble Valley Borough Council. John’s task is to help reduce levels of anti-social behaviour - mat­ ters such as dog fouling, neighbour­ hood noise and vandalism. All parish residents are welcome to attend, and we hope that you will come and make your views known. Immediately following, there will


be a meeting of the parish council. Agendas will be posted on the notice boards and website as usual.


Charity draw Winners of the Grindleton Recre­


ation Ground Charity 100 Club draw were Mr and Mrs Gary Faw­ cett (£32), and second were Mr and Mrs Vic Morris (£15). The draw was made by M. Wolfenden at the Buck Inn. The next draw will be on May 31st at the Duke of York Hotel.


Gift day The Methodist Church in Grindleton has been able to do God’s work and maintain its premises for more than 140 years, thanks to the generosity of members and villagers. On Saturday, between 10 a.m. and


noon, the chapel will be having a gift day and coffee morning. Everyone who values the work and the Methodist premises in Grindleton is invited to go along and make their contribution to its future.


Musical evening A Sing and Swing evening held in


Clitheroe Parish Church Hall on Friday raised £750 for St Ambrose Chinch, Grindleton. It was an excel­ lent evening and thanks were extended to all who supported it.


Waste paper The usual waste paper collection


will take place in Grindleton today. Contributions of newspaper, maga­ zines and cardboard can be left in the space provided at the top of Back Lane near the chapel wall. This is a fund-raising effort on


behalf of Grindleton W I and your support would be appreciated.


Special supper There will be a special supper of


hot pies, straight from the oven of Mr Roy Porter’s butcher’s shop in Chatburn, tonight at the meeting of Grindleton WI. Resolutions will be discussed and


there will be a plant stall in aid of the flower fund. The competition will be for a photograph of members when they were babies and a quiz to guess who’s who. The evening begins at 7-30 p.m. in


the Methodist Church schoolroom. HURST GREEN


Pearly royals President of Hurst Green WI Mrs


M. C. Young opened its meeting by welcoming visitors and guest speak­ ers Mr David and Mrs Jill Atkinson. The couple entertained everyone with a talk on the history of the “Pearly Kings and Queens of Lon­ don” , Mr and Mrs Atkinson being the honorary members for Lan­ cashire, the first ever out of London. The pearly outfits, all made by


Mrs Atkinson, delighted the audi­ ence with their intricate beauty, and their pet Afghan hound was also suitably attired in a pearly costume. Afterwards, Mrs Atkinson gave a wonderful display of tap dancing in her beautiful pearly costume. The couple, who raise large amounts of money for charity, were thanked by Miss Frances A’.Heame. Competition winners were Mrs


Harrison, Mrs Eccles, Mrs Wilson and raffle winner was Mrs Rita Holden. Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs M. Holden. Thanks were expressed to Miss Aheame for the birthday cake at the last meeting. Details of forthcoming events


were announced, and a canal outing is to be arranged for June, while the date for the hospice effort will be arranged later. Various invitations have been received and tickets sold for a fashion show in May. Reminders were given of the WI cof­ fee morning in Clitheroe, and a cof­ fee morning in Hurst Green, in aid of St John’s Church. A tasty supper brought the evening to a close.


KNOWLE GREEN


No concert, There will be no lunchtime con­


cert in Knowle Green Village Hall next Thursday, but the concert on May 22nd will feature two local peo­ ple, William Stafford and Nigel Spooner. To book, phone 01254 826948.


Date for summer Following the success of two years


ago, 13 residents of Knowle Green are to open their gardens to the pub­ lic on July 12th and 13th, so make a date for your diary. Proceeds will go towards the village hall funds.


Fashion show There will be a fashion show by


Matalan at the De Tabley, Ribch- ester, tonight, starting at 7-30 p.m. It has been organised by members of Knowle Green and Dutton WI. Tickets will be available at the door.


LANGHO.


Waste paper The usual waste paper collection,


organised by St Leonard’s CE School Parent Teachers’ Associa­ tion, Langho, formerly known as the Families’ Association, will take place this weekend. From tomorrow lunchtime, the skip will be on Billington and Langho Community Centre car park. Due to the area being left untidy,


the skip will be closed at 5 p.m. on Sunday evening. The paper need not be put in plas­


tic bags or tied in bundles, but please take it inside to the back of the skip. Please support this fund-raising


effort by the parents and children of the community.


Table top A table-top sale will be held in


Billington and Langho Community Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be for St Leonard’s CE School PTA. For booking inquiries, phone 01200 444907.


© More news from Langho and other villages - page 10


Opportunities knock in Adult Learning Week MOST people have something


they’d love to be able to do - that ‘if only I could...’ feeling that comes over us all. And that’s what Adult Learners’


Week is all about. I t ’s about turning ‘ if only...’ into


reality and experiencing the great feeling that comes from learning something new. Learning is the perfect way to


explore some of your untapped abil­ ities. You could study for a qualifi­ cation that will help you develop or change your career. You could unleash a hidden creative talent, or develop new skills. Adult Learners’ Week, 10-16 May


2003, is the U K ’s biggest festival of learning and could be your chance to explore your potential. Learning is not just what you did


at school. I t doesn’ t have to involve classrooms, assignments or exams. Adult Learners’ Week is a nation­


al celebration and promotion of all forms of adult learning. It is a great opportunity to find out about the types of learning that are right for you. I f you are an adult learner, you’ ll know that learning doesn’t stop at


the age of sixteen. A t every stage of life there’s some­


thing new to experience. But some­ times people are reluctant to start thinking about learning new things - they think they’re too old, or that it’s too expensive, or there’s nothing available.


Adult Learners’ Week gives YOU


the opportunity to make a differ­ ence in the lives of other people. We are holding a National Day of


Action next Tuesday, May 13th, for existing learners to plan and run events to engage more people. We’ve written a short booklet to


help you plan an event, with useful contacts and tips for success. The booklet can be obtained from'the ALW team alw@niace.org.uk, quot­ ing reference ‘Nation al Day of Action Tips Booklet’ .


• Have a look at the Adult


Learners’ Week event calendar on the internet. © Visit your local careers centre


or Citizens Advice Bureau. • I f you would like to contact


someone in your area, go to the interactive guidance map provided by the Guidance Council at http://www.guidancecouncil.com/se eker/provider.asp • Look in your local newspaper. • 'Contact your local council or


explore your local council’s website. • Look for flyers on notice-boards


at your local council, library, health centre or shopping centre. © Watch out for brochures in


your mail box or in your newspaper. • Ask your personnel office or


manager at work. • Ask a friend or colleague. • Explore some useful websites This is not an exhaustive list but


will help you get on the path to learning. •L ea rn d ir e c t - The national


ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK 10-16 MAY 2003


To find out about the learning


opportunities that are available to you, you could: ® Call learndirect free on 0800


100 900 (open 7 days a week, 8am- 10pm).


It’s never to late to start


Rossendale College release your potential


Adult Learners Week 2003 If you've ever wanted to learn a new skill, give yourself a chance of finding a better job, or even start your own business then Adult Learner's Week gives you the opportunity to think about which direction you want to go in.


This national initiative is aimed at encouraging adults back into education and this is your opportunity to come along for free Career Guidance, where you can talk through your goals and ambitions and find out what your options are.


Have a little taste of our Bite Size Courses


Whalley Adult Centre Shopping on the Internet, 1-4pm, 19th June Intro to PowerPoint, l-3pm, 2nd and 5th June Intro to Mentoring, l-3pm, 11th June Intro to Geneology Intro to Book Keeping, 6-8pm, 4th June Parchment Craft, l-3pm, 21st May & 11th June Calligraphy, 7-9pm, 2nd June Flower Arranging, 9:30-11:30am, 5th June


Ribblesdale High School Circus Skills, 7-8:30pm, 4th June Keep Fit, 6:30-8:30pm, 5th, 12th and 19th June


What are you waiting for? Providing quality education and training for the widest re


4 i ADULT.LEARNERS'!,


AS a nation we are getting older. In 1997, 32% of


, Saturday^! 0thlMdy>


.w.£n ltn rn l£n iwW sit i !/& nrH i


. i rinuy, aT-o iiTneroev«-r^ „


"Wedriesddy^THtb'May ntprnntinnnhnri\A;nfv:


the population was over-50 and it is estimated that fig­ ure will rise to 41 % by 2031. Improved health


means older people can still contribute to their community by upskilling and retraining. Even the benefits


of learning for fun are immense. Not least are the


positive effects for quality of life. The older the


F r i d a y j i 6 l K S i lv e r StjrferV b n v Y 1;


learner, the more l ik ely they are to say they get a buzz from learning. So why do people


learn? • Intellectual


stimulation. © Gain qualifica­


^thef above centres between*- t , T: lO O O l l 'a .O O p frK ^ r '1'*'


vF.or-more'inforiTidiiontcontact:* The Information " '■ and Guidance-Pentre/ 1 on-01254.;35,4354/v


1 ‘w > U i tl F f >V ‘rr-rm , -77^ 1


V Auantr.t lor C«cllcnci,'-i'!‘l-I1 ige of people


f l NVRinOU !N‘ l L ' „ -7 ) 'T*/ i tr r-Sj* i -


tions. O I t can help to


find/change job. © For fun. • Personal devel­


opment. • Social interac­


tion. O rg an isa t ion s


across the county are running “ have a go” learning events to give people the chance to try out new courses. N IA C E ,


the


organisation that runs Adult Learn­ ers’ Week, has a website showing all the courses locally www.niace.org.uk


May 15 May 14


May 10 Introduction to Astronomy Moon Rocks & Meteorites Introduction to IT


May 11 May 12


Raising Awareness of Community Transport and Service Facilities Introduction to Photography Aromatherapy


May 13 Tai Chi


Basic IT using Microsoft Internet Access


Digital Photography # Basic Digital Photography


Hanging Baskets and Containers Poetry for Beginners


.


Singing Workshop - Singing for Larks Introduction to Desktop Publishing Face Painting Face Painting Aromatherapy Indian Head Massage. Basic Desktop Publishing Kwik Crafts for Kids Reflexology


A eI bjIC . L e a r n e r s ’ ’ W e e k 2 0 0 3 San" Mifob ie1 V a l le y Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe


>llam-4pm >1 lam-4pm 2pm-4pm


*IOam-4pm


*l0am-l2noon *7pm-9pm


*7pm-9pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 2pm-4pm I pm-3pm


6pm-7.30pm


Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe Dot Com Centre, Unit 3,1st Floor, adj 28-30 Parson Lane


Trinity Centre,Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe Trinity Centre,Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe Alston Hall,Alston Lane, Longridge


Whalley Library, Abbey Road,Whalley Rural Computer Centre, Ribblesdale Centre, Lincoln Way Rural Computer Centre, Ribblesdale Centre, Lincoln Way Rural Computer Centre, Ribblesdale Centre, Lincoln Way Dot Com Centre, Unit 3, 1st Floor, adj 28-30 Parson Lane Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge


9.30am-12.30pm Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe


*l.30am-3.30pm Whalley Library,Abbey Road,Whalley > 10am-12noon Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe > I pm-3pm Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe


> 10am-12noon Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe > I pm-3pm Clitheroe Castle/Museum, Castle Gate, Clitheroe 2pm-4pm Dot Com Centre, Unit 3,1st Floor, adj 28-30 Parson Lane


*IOam-l2noon Trinity Centre,Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe *6pm-9pm Alston Hall,Alston Lane, Longridge


Aromatherapy Indian Head Massage Cyber Safety for Parents How to help your children with their homework using the Internet Card Making Equality & Diversity/Mental Health Awareness Introduction to Screen Reader Software using the Scanner


Introduction to Digital Camera Introduction to the Internet


Introduction to Power Point


* 10am-12noon Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe *1 pm-3pm Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe 2pm-4pm Dot Com Centre, Unit 3 ,1 st Floor, adj 28-30 Parson Lane


*6pm-7pm *3pm-5pm


Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge Trinity, do Chapel House, 5 Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe


10am-5pm Trinity, do Shawbridge Sawmills Unit,Taylor Street, Clitheroe !0am-5pm


I0am-5pm I0am-5pm


I0am-5pm


Introduction to Desktop Publishing I0am-5pm First Aid Training Scuba Diving


*IOam-l2noon *IOam-l2noon


May 16


Introduction to IT Internet E-mail


2pm-4pm


I0am-I2noon lpm-3pm


Skill Share, IT Learning Centre, Henthorn Road, Clitheroe Skill Share, IT Learning Centre, Henthorn Road, Clitheroe Skill Share, IT Learning Centre, Henthorn Road, Clitheroe Skill Share, IT Learning Centre, Henthom Road, Clitheroe Skill Share, IT Learning Centre, Henthom Road, Clitheroe Trinity Centre,Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe Roefietd Leisure Centre, Clitheroe


Dot Com Centre, Unit 3, 1st Floor, adj 28-30 Parson Lane Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge


P re b o o k in g teB. 0 1 7 7 2 7 9 9 1 2 0 o r 0 1 2 8 2 4 1 7 7 2 0


* indicates pre-booking required > indicates booking or drop in . no marking indicates drop in L<wcobg(ltfte_ C o u n ty C o u n c il Model shown Villa Elisa. Prices from £12


•^loadingproperty.construct; locations come along and m-


V EXHIBITION SUNDAY, H 5 '“ CLUB,TURFMOOR; FREEtADM


^ y e a rs ' experience, and^are


r i -8 YOU'CANHAI^YOURire ^ f r em £ 6 9 ;9 5 0 ^ P b *


■


freephone helpline with details of over 500,000 courses nationwide on www.leamdirect-advice.co.uk/ © Bite Size.Bite Size Intros are


free and designed to get people who may not have done any form of taught learning, since leaving school or for several years, back into the swing of things, www.bitesizein- tros.info • UKOnline. The easy way to


government information and ser­ vices online, www.ukonline.gov.uk


Museums and Galleries Month.


Museums and galleries around the country will be organising special events and exhibitions for Museums and Galleries Month. www.may2003.org.uk • Campaign for Learning. Details about Learning at Work


Day, Family Learning Weekend. www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk O Association of Residential Col­


leges. The A R C A colleges are a group of small colleges specialising in short-stay residential adult edu­ cation courses for the general public. www.aredu.org.uk


; am • Time to Learn. The on-line ver­


sion of City & Guilds directory of learning breaks and study tours. www.timetolearn.org.uk/pls/ttl/sho w_index • Workers Educational Associa­


tion. The national website of the WEA, the U K ’s largest voluntary


provider of adult learning opportu­ nities. www.wea.org.uk © U3A. U3A groups around the


United Kingdom are members of the Third Age Trust. Its main pur­ pose is to encourage lifelong learning for those no longer in full time gain­ ful employment, www.u3a.org.uk


m m t


IT is a good end to a fabulous year. I enjoy working fi ir the communi­ ty and will be able to put more effort into doing that for the next 12 months and more. - Joyce


Holgate, Whal leg.


WE have been well organised. We have had good leadership. This is something the Liberal Democrat opponents have lacked. - Con­ s e r v a t i v e


ieader Chris Iloltom, Wilp- shire.


IT was a fantastic i esult for us. The branch has been going


T H E ward changes have cer­ tainly madeadif- foience. It was an unknown quanti­ ty. I was hoping for a very high turnout. It didn't turn out that n.iy. I am pleased just to have made


it. - Brian Col- lis, Ribch-


esler.


C H A T B U R N has been either Independent or Conservative for 10 years. I have been trying to get in for 12 years. The ward has turned Liberal Democrat and I'm thrilled. -


Howard. Dou­ glas, Chat­ burn.


1 AM relieved. I t has been hard


work. M y wife missed, but we put the B N P into fourth place.” - Alan Yearing,


Edisford and Low Moor.


nine


months in the Ribble Valley and .ve pulled 10% of the vote. One thousand three hundred people \ oted for us - our policies must be right. Watch this space.— BNP


spokesman. ■ ' '• PlTm, • Hi*


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33