fxlitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 11th, 2003 7 Familiar face returns to open school s new extension


[Mrs Law, Mrs Hutchinson I and Mrs Longrigg. The next drive will be on January 20th at 7-30 p.m. in the old school.


Family service There will be. a day school


family service in St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, on Sun­ day at 10 a..m.


SLAIDBURN


Flying frogs Members of Slaidburn


I Young Farmers’ Club met in the village hall where a good crowd enjoyed playing a game of frog racing, organised by James Carr. Overall winner


I was Mark Parker. The club was congratulated


I on coming second in the coun­ ty swimming competition. Members competing were Helen Porter, Philip Whitfield, Robert Harrison, Richard Wells, Steven Walker and David Parkinson. Next week’s meeting will be


a demonstration of hand-bell ringing in Slaidburn Village Hall at 7-45 p.m.


Seasonal goodies Members of Slaidburn WI


I chose the Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green, as the venue for their Christmas celebration. President Mrs Janet Weisters


| welcomed new member Mrs Elsie Miller and special thanks


I went to former secretary and long-serving committee mem-


| her Mrs Betty Bainbridge. Winners of the Christmas


I quiz were Mrs ICath Mason, Mrs Pat Garnett and Mrs Myra Briggs. Carol singing will take place


next Thursday, singers to meet at 7 p.m. on the green at Slaid-


I burn. The first meeting of 2004


| will be on January 14th when the speaker will be Mr Ronnie Townson who will demon-


I strate chair caning. WEST


BRADFORD


I Joint carols On Sunday evening, the vil­ lage of West Bradford will join together in the village hall at 6 p.m. for the annual village carol service, where the three worshipping congregations in the village, Methodist, Roman


"Catholic and Anglican will join together to celebrate the Christmas season. The service is being conducted by the Superintendent Methodist Minister Rev Chris Cheese- man. The service will conclude with refreshments and there is a warm welcome to anyone to come and share in this event.


WHALLEY


Abbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey


senior citizens’ drive, in Whal- ley, were: Ladies - Mrs L. Green, Mrs D. Farnsworth. Gents - Mrs N. Naylor, Mr J. Wooff. Dominoes: Mrs J. Peel,


joint 2, Mrs M. Maden and Mr F. Peel. The last meeting of the year


will be held on Saturday. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822988.


Talking heads A packed audience in Whal-


ley Village Hall thoroughly enjoyed two plays, by Alan Bennett entitled “Bed Among the Lentils” and “A Lady of Letters”, performed by two actresses of the HRT Theatre Company, Rachel Laurence and Sandra Hunt.


Huge crowd A Christmas fair held in


Whalley CE School on Satur­ day attracted a large crowd, raising £1,560 which will be divided between the school and Whalley Parish Church.


Nativity play “The Very Hopeless


Camel” was the title of the Nativity Play performed in Whalley CE School by pupils playing angels, shepherds, wise men and Mary and Joseph. The story of the camel who could not find his way to Bethlehem had a happy end­ ing when he turned out not to be so hopeless after all. More than 280 shoe boxes


filled by the pupils of the school, with soap, shampoo, writing material, toothpaste and brushes and small toys are now on their way to children in Eastern Europe who might otherwise receive nothing at Christmas. Pupils are asked to bring to


. church stall at Pickwick Night.


school today decorated and filled jars to be sold on the


Singathon A team of singers from


Whalley Parish Church has been practising hard for the sponsored "Singathon” on Saturday. Everyone is invited to the church between 8-30 and 9 p.m. to join in the carols, traditional hymns and modem worship songs. Sponsorship forms may be obtained from church and pro­ ceeds are for church funds. The usual Saturday half-


hour service will take place at 6 p.m.


Village hall At the AGM of Whalley


Village Hall, chairman Mr Mike Seery was re-elected and thanked retiring secretary Mrs Margery Airey for her hard work during two years in office.


• For more village news, see page 8


A MUCH loved and very familiar. ■ face made a welcome return to Sab- . den Primary School for a special occasion. ■


Mrs Nicky Rawcliffe, a hursery


nurse at the school for over 25 years,; officially opened a new extension at < the nursery school. Mrs Rawcliffe. has been away from the school due ■ to illness for several months, so she received a very warm welcome when she returned. With the help of nursery teachers


Mrs Tracey Hemingway and Mrs Louise Harrop, Mrs Rawcliffe cut the strings on balloons th a t had been attached to' the door leading to the new.extension. Mrs Hemingway said: “I t was


lovely for all the children to see Mrs Rawcliffe, we thought she was just the right person to perform the offi­ cial opening of the extension because, she has been waiting for this to happen for about three years.’ ■ Funded by Lancashire County


Council the new extension will pro­ vide more room for the 29 nursery youngsters. There is a book corner, arts and crafts area and a sand play area. To celebrate the opening the chil­


dren were each invited to bring in a favourite cuddly toy to join in a teddy bear’s picnic. Mrs Rawcliffe (right) is pictured


with Mrs Hemingway and Mrs Har­ rop at the opening of the new nurs­ ery extension.


Mick’s images from the heart


IT was standing room only a t the la te s t meeting of Ribblesdale Camera Club when member Mr Michael Caddy presented his “ Images From The Heart”. Mick, as he prefers to be


called, is a “local lad” in the very best sense of the term. Lively, determined, humorous and self-depre­ cating, his photography is quite extraordinary. He uses no filters, no


computers, but produces pictures which often look iike the multi-million pound special effects in the film “Lord of the Rings” just by keen observation of the interaction of light, water, mist, trees and the landscape. His natural history pic­


tures of birds and other creatures such as deer, hares and stoats are just as good, presenting rare and shy creatures in their nat­ ural environment. T rite and complacent


descriptions such as “being a t one with nature” just don’t apply. Mick plans his locations, whether local, Scotland, America or Tas­ mania, very carefully. He walks the area, visu­


alises the picture he wants, selects the exact location and sets up the camera. He may have to wait many hours before the bird or animal appears, or the light


is just right. Once every­ thing comes together, rapid response is needed. But if necessary, he will return to a promising location many times. Mick Caddy’s talk start­


ed with a criticism of the “experts" who demand rigid compositional rules and make definitive state­ ments about where and when to take photograps, then complain about the creativity going out of pho­ tography! Composition and light


should be incorporated into pictures intuitively, howev­ er otherwise well planned. There are as many new photographs to be taken as there are locations and moods of light. I t ju s t needs vision and patience. The slides shown often


broke all the rules, and yet were winners to anyone. Each section was intro­ duced by a piece of Mick’s own poetry. These short poems were thought-pro­ voking and descriptive of the place of man in nature. The message was one to observe, to enjoy and record, but not to destroy. Next week will be anoth­


er interesting meeting when Steuarl and Anita Kellington, also members of the club, talk about Ecuador and the Galapa­ gos Islands.


Jet-setters to fly in for reunion


A REUNION for people involved in the develop­ ment of the jet engine dur­ ing World War Two will be held in Clitheroe next Wednesday. I t was December, 1942


when three men met in the town’s Swan and Royal Hotel to determine who should continue developing Whittle’s first jet engine to a point where it could be introduced to the Royal Air Force. The Rover Company had


been undertaking work at the town’s Waterloo Mill during the war as this was considered a safe location away from the major industrial centres of the Midlands, which had become prime targets for enemy bombs. However, disagreements,


with the inventor had seri­ ously hampered progress and eventually Rolls- Royce took over the responsibility of continuing with the development of the je t engine at Barnoldswick, where it has a factory to this day. Work was also carried out to a lesser degree in


Clitheroe. Last December, some of


those people who were involved in the develop­ ment of the jet engine, met a t the Swan and Royal Hotel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the meeting


and placed a commemora­ tive plaque at the front of the hotel. Douglas Daniels, organ­


iser of the reunion, said: “The Clitheroe and Barnoldswick workforce was in my opinion the orig­ inal ‘Je t Set’ - the ‘Jet Engine Pioneers’. Whatev­ er the future of flight it can be firmly stated that it was here in Clitheroe, in the Swan and Royal, where jet flight really took off!” He added that last year’s


reunion was a great suc­ cess.


-. “I t was such an enjoy­ able occasion th a t we decided to hold a little get- together annually on this December date. I t would be an opportunity to chat about those dramatic days. They meant so much to us.” Anyone who was directly


associated with the indus­ try during this period or who has an interest in jet engines or aircraft, is wel­ come to attend a buffet lunch a t the Swan and Royal Hotel in Castle Street, Clitheroe,' on Wednesday, December 17th at 1p.m. Tickets are available


from the Swan and Royal, Clitheroe Tourist Informa-


•tion Centre, or from Mr Daniels on 0117 9792473. They are priced at £7.50.


Man died while picking holly


AN elderly Chatburn man who went out to pick holly collapsed and died in a field. Mr Jack Astin, of Ribble


Lane, set out on Friday to pick holly to use for Christ­ mas decorations. When he did not return


home, his family became concerned. He wais found by his daughter and son-in-law a t around 6-30 p.m. in a field in the Ashcroft area of


the village. Paramedics were called, but Mr Astin, who was in his 60s, was pro­ nounced dead at the scene. A police spokeman said


there were no suspicious cir­ cumstances. .The coroner has been


informed and a post mortem examination will be carried out to determine the exact cause of Mr Astin’s sudden death.


Backing for anti-social behaviour campaign


by Duncan Smith


A NATIONAL campaign aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour has won local back­ ing from Ribble Valley Bor­


ough Council. I t has welcomed the “Together


We Can B e a t I t ” campaign, launched this week by the Local Government Association, National Housing Federation and Associa­ tion of Chief Police Officers. The campaign aims to promote


closer working relations between councils, registered social landlords and the police to help communities


get to grips with anti-social behav­


iour. Ruth Bagnall, chairman of the


Local Government Association’s housing executive, said: “Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our commu­ nities and the lives of those affected by it. The leadership and expertise of


local councils is core to tackling anti­ social behaviour and building safer communities where people are happy to live.” Ribble Valley Borough Council


runs a Community Cohesion Group, whose aim is to promote tolerance and understanding in the communi­ ty through a wide range of initia­ tives.


The council’s assistant regenera­


tion officer, Anne Borland, said: “We welcome approaches that will enable this difficult issue to be tackled and assist victims of anti-social behav-


iour. “Our community cohesion initia­


tive is concerned with creating an inclusive society in Ribble Valley and reducing the feelings of isolation and vulnerability that anti-social behav­ iour can produce.” Ribble Valley Borough Council


was one of the first authorities in Lancashire to appoint a quality of


life officer. Former rural bobby John Barber’s


job includes mediating between feud­ ing neighbours, keeping nuisance


juveniles in check and co-ordinating the work of agencies involved in the implementation of anti-social behav­ iour orders. He said: “We take the problems


caused by anti-social behaviour seri­ ously a t Ribble Valley Borough Council and are at the forefront of a number of initiatives aimed at ensur­ ing the area remains a pleasant place to live and work. We welcome this initiative.” Juvenile nuisance accounted for


44% of reported public disorder crimes in the Ribble Valley in 2001 and the parents of nearly 150 young­ sters in Clitheroe received letters warning against their child’s behav­


iour. Night out leads to 18-month ban


A NIGHT out with friends proved costly for a 29-year-old Billington man. Blackburn magistrates heard that


a police officer saw Christopher Holden crunching the gears and stalling as he tried to manoeuvre into Painter Wood. When an officer approached his car, Holden appeared to be unable to


find the window winder. Holden, of Painter Wood, pleaded guilty to dri­ ving with excess alcohol and without insurance. He was fined £500 with £50 costs and banned from driving for 18 months. Holden, who gave a re sading of 68


microgrammes of alcohol in 100 mil­ lilitres of breath against the legal limit of 35 microgrammes, agreed to


be referred to the drink-driver reha­ bilitation programme which, if com­ pleted successfully, would reduce his ban by up to 25%. Mr Neil White (prosecuting) said


the officer who approached the car eventually opened the door and immediately smelled alcohol. When she asked Holden if the car was his, she had difficulty under­


standing his response because he kept his mouth clamped tight shut. Mr Richard Prew (defending) said


Holden did not accept all th a t the officer said, but accepted that he was over the limit. He said disqualification would


cause enormous problems for Holden, who works in Manchester as a quali­ ty control operator.


Valley celebrates Lancashire Day _____


Choosing Christmas tree is educational for pupils


CHOOSING their Christmas tree doubled as a lesson in environmental care for pupils from Brennand’s Endowed School, in Slaidburn. They were invited to choose their own Nor­


way Spruce tree from United Utilities’ Bowland Estate, and at the same time plant new saplings as part of their studies. The water company’s woodland project officer


Steve Highley, was on hand to tell the children about the benefits that trees provide for local wildlife and their importance to nearby Stocks Reservoir, which supplies water to people across Lancashire. The pupils, aged five to 11, then enjoyed


planting rowan and hazel saplings and asking Mr Highley questions about the remote and beautiful environment he manages. Mr Ian Grindy, the Bowland Estate’s catch­


ment manager, commented: “I t is a tradition for us to provide trees for Slaidburn School, St Andrew’s Church and Dunsop Bridge Primary School. I t ’s part of our commitment to the local community and the children enjoy a valuable nature lesson at first hand.”


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LANCASTRIANS were celebrating the unique identity of the county on Lan- ' cashireDay. To celebrate the special occasion, staff


a t the Clitheroe’s Tourist Information Centre gave out free pieces of parkin, known colloquially as “Weaver’s Fruit­ cake”, which were all homemade by the staff at the TIC. There were also Lancashire quizzes and


a display in the window, which included a copy of the Lancashire Day proclamation.


•, Staff were also dressed in Lancashire Day sweatshirts. •' Susan Walmsley, office manager at the TIC, said: “I t was very well received by people.” She added that the aim of the day was


to make people more aware of Lancashire, its history and identity. Meanwhile,, town crier Roland Hail­


wood read out the Lancashire Day procla­ mation-in the centre of the town. Over in Whalley, a Lancashire Night was held at the Dog Inn. Ladies were pre­


sented with a red rose - the symbol of Lancashire - on arrival, while Lancashire hotpot was served up later. There was also entertainment in the


form of music by Trouble at’Mill, a well- known Lancashire group. A draw, was held during the evening and raised more than £300 for the Adult.Leukaemia unit at Christies Hospital in Manchester. Lancashire Day commemorates the


date in 1295 when the first elected repre­ sentatives from Lancashire were sum­ monsed to Westminster by King Edward I to-join his Model Parliament. ' The Friends of Real Lancashire hopes


the day will promote what they say is the “trueidentity” of Lancashire. Chairman-Chris Dawson explained:


“Lancashire Day is celebrated because people are proud to be Lancastrians'. The county was created in the twelfth century and still stretches from the river Mersey in the south to the river Duddon and.the west bank of Windermere in the north. , No legislation.has ever changed the


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boundaries of the traditional county, a fact confirmed by numerous statements from Central Government, the Local Gov­ ernment Commission and the Duchy of Lancaster Office. “Some people mistakenly imagine that


Lancashire now only consists of that cen­ tral area of the county currently adminis­ tered by the county council, nothing could be further from the truth. Let the people of Furness and Cartmel in Lancashire North of the Sands, together with those in Bolton, Bootle, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, St Helens, Warrington and Widnes in the south, celebrate their Lan-


. castrian identity and heritage with those who live in the area still administered by the county council.” ‘ • Our picture shows staff of the Tourist


Information Centre in Clitheroe giving out free treats to visitors. From left to right Susan Walmsley, Emma Murray and Lesley Edmondson. (G271103/2a)


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