■j1 - 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,'November 13th, 2003


Welcome to heroes back from Iraq


AFTER four-and-a-half months of a difficult and dangerous mis­ sion, a “welcome home” parade was held for our boys who returned from Iraq yesterday. The parade, which took place


in Preston, recognised the achievements of the soldiers from the Queen’s Lancashire Regi­ ment, who put their lives on the line. • About 500 members of the 1st


Battalion, who.worked day and night to restore peace in the city of Basra, proudly exercised their Freedom of the Borough, by marching through the city. Many wives, families and


friends of the heroes watched the fighters march, dressed in their desert uniforms. The Weeton-based King’s


Division Normandy Band accompanied the battalion, and


the Mayor of Preston, Coun. Neil Cartwright, and the Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Geof­ frey Sheldon, took the salute in front of the Harris buildings. Commanding Officer of the 1st


Battalion, Lt Col Jorge Mendon- ca said: “The literally heroic and Herculean efforts of the officers and soldiers of this brilliant bat­ talion, achieved in unimaginable heat, have made me very proud to be a Queen’s Lancashire.” Mayors from other Lancashire


boroughs who have honoured the regiment with their Freedom also attended. A display set up in the Flag-


market, by the Regimental Recruiting Team, revealed a small snippet about life in the army to the public. A rifle-range and paint-ball


range was also set up for the citi­ zens to test their skills. • Interviews with those who


have returned from Basra will appear in our newspaper next week.


Awareness day is a big success


ATTENDANCE a t an Islamic awareness day in Clitheroe was described as excellent by an organis­ er.


Mr Sheraz Arshad, who is the group


secretary a t the Medina Islamic Educa­ tion Centre, which arranged the event, said: “I am really happy with the way it went. I t was a resounding success.” He was particularly delighted that most


attending were not Muslims and asked many pertinent questions. The "Understanding Islam" event was held in Ribble Valley Borough Council


Chambers. Part of the national Islamic Awareness Week, it was organised to show more about the Muslim faith and highlight aspects of it in the lives of Muslims living in Clitheroe. The Mayor of Ribble Valley, Coun. Alan


Yearing, officially welcomed visitors when he opened Saturday’s event. He spoke of the need for understanding


among different race and faith groups within the Ribble Valley and commended the efforts of local organisations that strive to promote tolerance and understanding within the community. Slide shows were presented of world-


renowned Islamic a r t and architecture, with artefacts available for people to see. A computer programme of information


about prayer, along with literature and pamphlets on the principles of faith and history, gave an overview of Islamic belief structures and there was a calligraphy workshop at which cards were produced for visitors with their names’ written in Arabic text. Visitors to the event were treated to a


special buffet of food from Islamic coun­ tries. This was freshly prepared by a Mid­ dle Eastern couple specialising in Arabic cuisine, who were also on hand during the


day to provide information about how the food was made and the origins of fare from that part of the world. Mr Arshad said th a t he hoped events


like it would help to foster better relations between Muslims and other groups within


' the Ribble Valley. He added: “There are many misconceptions and preconceived ideas around what Islam is actually about, thanks to'recent events around the world, which have not always been reported on responsibly. I t is important that awareness events like these are held to redress the bal­ ance impartially when it comes to under­ standing faith and I hope other faith and


interest groups will also try to access dif­ ferent communities in terms of factually conveying their beliefs and cultures. I for one would love to attend an Understand­ ing Christianity or Judaism event". For fu r th e r details contact: Sheraz


Arshad on 01200 422035 and 07812 584020. The website a t www.miec.org.uk can also be visited. Our pictures show Sanna and Arifa Hus­


sain using a laptop computer to access information (081103/7b) and Mr Arshad, a t left, accompanied by members of the local Muslim community, a t the event. (081103/7a)


Plans for Inn at Whitewell


SET in the heart of the Forest of Bowland lies the popular hostelery, the Inn at Whitewell. A planning application has been submitted for this listed building to Ribble Valley Borough Council for extension and internal alterations to the hotel to provide additional accommoda­ tion, together with an extension to the hotel to provide additional bedroom facilities and an extension to provide function facilities. Comments on the proposals numbers (0941)


and (0944) must be made to the council by November 21st. Other recent planning submisions are as fol­


lows: Clitheroe: Extension to rear of building for


entrance lobby, stairs and disabled toilet facili­ ties (resubmission) at The Commercial Hotel, Whalley Road (0942). Renovations/upgrades for use as a restaurant, extension to rear for disabled toilet facilities at The Commercial Hotel, Whalley Road (0943). Extension to rear (courtyard) elevation of house to form record­ ing studio at Primrose House, Primrose Road (0947) and same to listed building (0948). House extension a t 15 Bleasdale Avenue (0951). Billington: Exension to existing toilet block


to form post room for caravan site, at Potter- ford Farm, Elker Lane (0931). Two storey extension for sun lounge and bedroom at 18 Dale View (0937). Bolton-hy-Bowland: Livestock building


adjacent to existing complex at Park House Farm, Gisbum Road (0930). Use of livestock buildings for stables and exercise area for hors­ es at Springhead Farm, Hellifield Road (0939). Chaigley: Conversion of bam to dwelling to


be used for holiday letting at Manor Farm, Bailey Bank (0932). Chatbum: Detached garage building (one


storey) at 2 Pendle Avenue (0935). Grindleton: Renewal of reserved matters application 3/97/0265 and 3/99/0403 for


detached house a t Prospect House, Sawley Road (0952). Hothersall: Formation of canoe practice


lake and access track together with the dispos­ al of surplus spoil material on adjacent land at Hothersall Lodge Field Centre (0934). Langho: Three Portakabins, a t Kemple


View Hospital, Longsight Road (0933). For­ mation of new hard standing on established parking area at York Lane (0953).


Read: Rear extension a t 7 Berkley Drive


(0954). Sawley: Conservatory at 1 Southport Bam


Cottages (0955). # Simonstorie: Single storey extension to side/rear of existing building, and rear conser­


vatory a t Brantwood, Tunstead Avenue (0950). Tosside: Formation of new agricultural and


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PLANT hunter Dr Brian Barnes gave an interesting and informa­ tive talk to Clitheroe Naturalists, entitled “Plant Hunting in the Yorkshire Dales”. Although he lives in Southport,


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SOOTHING music can now be dispe| along with other treatments a t Clith Health Centre, thanks to the generosi| a Clitheroe couple. When Mr and Mrs Pat and Jackie De|


of Littlemoor Road, celebrated th e ir : wedding anniversary, they asked friendfl family for charity donations rather than| sents and flowers. They raised just over £600, with sori that money already benefiting patients a |


busy health centre. I t has been used to buy a portabkl


stereo and a selection of CDs to be used il treatment room, so that patients can listl music that could calm them or help take f mind off their treatment. One of the CDs is specifically for childl Mr and Mrs Devine renewed their wee]


vows at St James’ Church before stagin anniversary party for family and frien| The Swan and Royal, in Clitheroe. It is not the first time that the couple I


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