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THE February meeting of the Ribble Valley Diabetic Group was addressedby specialist Dr- G. Jones. r , ■


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Speaking to more than 30 members, he gave a most inters esting and informative, illustrat- ed talk on insulin pumps. <


Specialist speaks to group The next meeting will be held


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. Challoner (North-West-Office) ■will speak on “Driving and Dia­ betes”.


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Letters, to the Editor ■ - | Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW .Editorial e-mail: vivien.meath@ea8tlancsnew8.co.uk ■ | ^ ^ g q g g jg l j Moving problem from


one area to another I UNDERSTAND^that a scheme has been drawn up to improve safety at the A59 Pendle Road junction. '


The proposals are to prevent traffic travel­ - v ■;


ling from the Skipton direction turning right - into Clitheroe and to restrict carriageway width to prevent overtaking on the junction. . This particular junction seems to have been


designed to cause accidents. There are three aspects of the current


design which concern me. The first is the lack of acceleration and deceleration lanes. Since these are thought necessary at the Pend- leton/Standen Hall junction, which is so light­ ly used compared with Bendle Road, I find it difficult to understandJWhy they were not incorporated when the junction was "redevel­ oped" a few years ago. Secondly it has to be recognised that a


minority of motorists are’ confused by the presence of give way signs for both joining the A59 from Pendle Road and for leaving it when coming from the Skipton'direction. In partic­ ular some entering the main road mistakenly think that they have right of way over those leaving it, or. that they can move into the mid­ dle and obstruct vehicles trying to turn off. Others leaving the main road dither, not sure whether they have right of way or not. Finally, for vehicles turning right on to the


A59 at busy periods, the basic crossroads design means a frustrating wait for a gap in the traffic in both directions and encourages waiting on the central reservation. The proposal to prevent traffic coming from


the Skipton direction turning right into Clitheroe will undoubtedly prevent many of the minor accidents at this junction. However, one has to ask what will happen to those who normally turn into Clitheroe here. Inevitably there will be an increase in traf­


fic through Chatburn and into Clitheroe, par­ ticularly affecting the inner bypass. This is simply moving the problem from one location to another.


The second proposal, to restrict the width in a few w.eeks' time. The image by size and


of the carriageway to prevent overtaking a t , quality, especially DVD, is astounding, the junction must, as one of its consequences, ;; By all accounts, we will not let our mem- have the effect of slowing down all following 7b'ers, guests, friends and the general public traffic whenever a vehicle brakes to turn left. . down, and films (admittedly not your current This could be the cause of some rear end. shunts, particularly if the motorist turning off is one of those who does not see the need to indicate when turning left. ' ....... ■It seems to me that the two proposals are a


low-cost cosmetic exercise that will replace' one set of problems with another. There is more than sufficient room for the construction of a proper roundabout, which would solve the : problems and not shift them elsewhere. I t ' would also have the effect of slowing down traffic in both directions - no bad thing.


A. A. COOPER, Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe.


’'-BRUCE DOWLES, ..Whalley Road, Clitheroe.


My best wishes to the


pedestrian who fell ON a recent journey through the town centre


-2f?ieldbrly lady passed across a narrow cobbled j'Vfzoneputheroad.


■ 'T-.was compelled to slow down and stop as an -


Thank you for all your wonderful support


event held at the Grand over the recent week­


end. We at the Ribble Film Club had a splendid


time. The attendance for the final night for "Rabbit Proof Fence" took us all by surprise,


with a delayed screening to allow 270 people


to view a thoroughly commendable film. Certainly a record for the Ribble Film Club


and pretty close for a single screening ever. My friends at ATSIC (Aboriginal and Tor­


res Straits Islanders Commission) in Canber­ ra will be delighted that so much of their pro­ motional material was gladly accepted by the audience as they made their way home. Even the posters have been snapped up for


use in schools, etc. Less well attended was the experiment with video and DVD projection the same after­


noon, but "no worries". The important thing is we now know we have a future when cinema ceases (allegedly)


Sadly the lady tripped and fell face down


and naturally concerned for her welfare, myself and several others dashed to her res­ cue, only to be dismissed by a rather officious gentleman who gruffly pointed out that it was


THROUGH your columns, I would like to not a pedestrian crossing, but a "rumble thank all participants at the Australian Film I patchl" With her head badly gashed, the gentleman


quickly ushered the lady into a car and promptly drove off, leaving me utterly


bemused. Now, in the safety of my car, as I proceed


that she is well.


GLADYS M. B. SUTCLIFFE, St James House, St James Street, Clitheroe.


Could you lend a hand


in this vital work? FOR more than 40 years, both men and


1 women in the Ribble Valley have been sup­ porting those who are in need by delivering hot meals through the WRVS Meals on


releases) will continue to be screened some-, where,at some time (well, Sunday at any ratel) 7 so watch this space.


Wheels service. Many of you will no doubt have not considered the need for an effective organisation behind this work, but from time to time the WRVS needs to recruit new vol­ unteers to replace those who have taken retirement or left the service. I am now appealing to all of you who feel


th a t you could help in this caring and unselfish work. A little of your time could help to retain the independence and dignity of peo­ ple by helping them in their own homes. It is not only the act of delivering meals that is important, but also the “delivery” of a friend­ ly face; someone who will check that all is


well. If you feel that you would like to help with


the continuation of this vital voluntary work, whether you live in Clitheroe, Whalley, Lon- gridge or in the villages, your assistance would be very valuable. The amount of your time you give is your decision, anything from a minimum of two hours per month. If you would like to discuss helping, with­


out committing yourself, please contact either Eileen Hampshire on 01200 442513 or me on 01200 425863. The rewards are the appreciation of our many recipients.


MRS SADIE BAKER, Southfield Drive, West Bradford.


cautiously across the predatory cobbles, I Fund-raising provides at,out that unfortunate lady and hope


much-needed facilities WE read with interest the correspondence about X-ray facilities and the outpatients’ department at Clitheroe Community Hospi­ tal.


Our organisation raises funds for the hospi­


tal and the public of Clitheroe and district are most generous, both with donations and money in lieu of flowers at funerals. We thought that people would be interested


to know that some of this money has been used in the X-ray and outpatients' depart­ ments. Items supplied include furnishings, light fittings etc. for the X-ray waiting area and a "Pat” slide to move patients more easily. When the outpatients was first opened, we provided paediatric weighing scales, a suction machine, trolleys etc. We have also provided many large pieces of


equipment, such as beds, mattresses, televi­ sions, blood pressure monitors, curtains and many other items for the main hospital. If anyone would like to know more about


our organisation, please contact one of us. We should like to thank the public for its continued support.


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on letters were unfair THE writers of last week's letters regarding Slaidbum feel the editor's comments unfair. The paragraph in the article to which we


advantaged, nor indeed are the other villages in the Hodder Valley. There is an excellent .community spirit and social life for those who


took exception was; "There is a real rural dis­ advantage and now large sums of money are being ploughed in to do something about it." As the letters stated, Slaidburn is not dis­


wish to be involved. There have been many voices in support of


the published letters and the points being made therein. We hope for a favourable response.


MRS JEAN LAWSON, MRSDOROTHY PEARSON, MRS TRACEY PINDER, Chapel Street, Slaidburn. '


Quotes can be found


for most situations IN a book the size of the Bible, it is possible to find obscure quotations which, taken out of context, could be applied to most situations. I have known people "find" the date of the


end of the world, a justification for apartheid and reasons for not travelling on the A666 to


Boltonk, So I am interested to see the BNP support­


er, Steven Smith, continuing this tradition of using the Bible to support their own erroneous


ideals. . For of course, Biblical teaching taken as a


whole demands of us to love our neighbour, we care for the stranger in our gate, and thank God Egypt took the Holy Family in as refugees when they were fleeing the wrath of Herod.


JAN ASHTON, Sabden Brook Court, Sabden.


Sorry, Bible passages


did not convince me AS a churchgoer, I was drawn by its promi­ nent headline to the letter from the Burnley BNP organiser, and was surprised to read that his organisation is more in line with Bib­ lical teaching than the Church. This is some claim but, to convince sceptics like me, he quoted four passages from the Bible. After studying the prescribed passages in


six different versions of the Bible and having consulted my Bible commentaries, I remain unconvinced that these substantiate Mr Smith’s claim in any way. However, I did .detect that one passage was


out of keeping with the other three, as I am sure Mr Smith will agree when he reads the rest of the chapter. Perhaps this is something he could discuss at the next meeting of his Bible class. I have not read all this correspondence, nor


do I intend to do so in the future, but if Mr Smith will continue to stimulate us with pas­ sages from scripture I will certainly read his , letters.


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Clitheroe.


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Green Belt-ini A GARAGE and store woulj Belt by Tunstead Avenue, S i Government inspector.


ough Council’s refusal of plal for the five-foot high structl


An appeal against the Ri | missed. Inspector Mr Bruce BariL \


appellants' disagree with thel green belt in the vicinity an1 imposed by development pla. er, it was not for him to comri The garage, pointed out thl


be across the road from thel and would make the Green 1 have a more built-up appear! Any beneficial effects of t l


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AN application to extl develop the site of a RiJ fashion house has been rq councillors. The plans involved the den


the existing Cosgroves House| and the construction of a i house and replacement houssj Councillors discussed the j


a meeting of Ribble Valleyl Council Planning and Dev| Committee, and heard that th considered the plan over-intl detrimental to visual amenitj safety. However, several councillol


business was well-known and f and its expansion would be of| the village. These points were also emp


the agent representing Cosgrl meeting, who explained th j might move if unable to expan Coun. Joyce Holgate (WhJ


Exciting til determinj


THE expansion of Chatbua nearby villages has results determined effort to secure I multi-purpose community ca Preliminary costs are estim|


£lm. Most of that will be i applications to national ft organisations, but there isl £75,000 deficit if the new resq to be secured soon. In a bid to raise the outstl


amount, scores of letters haq Proposed Pi c


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