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Conflict on grant figures,


CONFLICTIN G 'views about theRibble-Valley’s financial' position as expressed by the borough’s MP * and the council’s Director, of Finance have been highlighted. A t a meeting of Ribble


Valley Borough Council, Coun. ,• 'Howel Jones (Chtheroe) drew members’ attention to minutes of the Special Policy and Finance Committee .-. held 'last month. They reported the bor­


ough’s Director of Finance, Mr, Marshal Scott, saying th a t . . the council • had received a “better than anticipated grant settle­ ment”. He said that under a new formula for working out the provisional local government finance settle­ ment for the coming year, the-council’s grant had increased by 10.3%. . But Coun. Jones said


Farmer cannot create new homo


. 1 by Tim Procter


THE owner of the biggest herd of cattle in Lancashire has failed to obtain planning permission for a sec­ ond dwelling ori his farm.


i: , Mr. Jack Wearden put in plans last


year to create a four-bedroom home in part of an agricultural building at Shaw House Farm, Whalley.


Members of the Ribble Valley Borough -:• .


Council Planning and Development Com­ mittee were recommended in a report from officials to refuse the application. It did not claim there was agricultural justification for someone to live there and no attempt had been made to sell the property for commer­ cial use, as the rules stipulate for country­ side locations. However, the plan was withdrawn. . _ Then it was re-submitted on the basis that the house was for a farmworker


required on the site. However, the committee refused the


application.


MP Nigel Evans had been quoted as saying that Gov­ ernment funding for local


oe Library, between 10 a.m.


Ithe exhibition information 1 display in the lobby of Rib- bh Council offices, lows Mr Ragnall (centre) at Iscussing the GasWorks pro- Toe residents Lesley Taylor


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lendle Club, Clitheroe, were: J r s Anne Riley, Mrs Eva (ling. New members are wel-


|0 p.m. ; club were: Mr A. Hartley,


|-s M. Holding.New players r at 7-30 p.m. lession held at the club were jiight and Mr F. Giles. New r Friday at 7 p.m.


ts drunk and behaviour


Lrker (18), of Plungington


|35 with £25 costs by Black- ading guilty to being drunk


IClitheroe. Irt he had gone out drinking


I about it,” he said.


authorities was “rigged” and had gone on to describe it as a “stealth tax”.'.:, According to Coun.


• Mr Wearden (told. members tha t Re­ worked 100 hours a week; with calving a particularly busy .time and needed his son to come and live in the house to help him. Mr Wearden said that he owned 617 Bel-,


gian Blues and they were grazing “all over.: the show” in seven locations other than his farm. He could not understand anyone say­ ing that there was not enough work for. another man. A report from the officials said they had


been advised by the county’s Rural Estates Manager that, under the guidelines, more


• than one key worker was not needed to be resident on the farm itself. Even if an addi­ tional one could be justified, pointed out the officials, the house would be of excessive size. It would have 160 square metres of floor space against the maximum 100 square metres recommended for a sec­ ond dwelling on a farm. Several councillors said that while they


had sympathy with the applicant, the guidelines must be observed.


* (Many cows were not actually at the farm itself, it was pointed out.


Four Black Beauties delight members


Jones, Mr Evans had criti­ cised, the amount given to Ribble Valley, saying it was two-and-a-half per cent less than the previous year and that council tax would have to rise to meet the shortfall. Coun. Chris Holtom


(Wilpshire) said he had been leader of the council when it had faced a very difficult settlement, adding that he knew what it was like to work under stress­ ful, financially tight situa­ tions and that this year he found it much more pleas­ ant as Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council was benefit­ ing from extra cash.


“FOUR Black Beauties” was the title of a talk at a meeting of Clitheroe and District Masonic Fellow­ ship, held in West Brad­ ford Village Hall, when 34 members were present. Guest speaker was Mrs


Pat Ashcroft, who told of her experiences of driving a carriage, pulled by the


four horses, through, the Ribble Valley, staying at various farms and contin­ uing on through to the Lune Valley over a period


of nine days. The carriage,, which


came from Poland, was also used to give people the pleasure of riding in it, in exchange for money,


EFFORTS to start a commu­ nity-run business a t a former shop in Grindleton came to nothing, councillors have been


told. Former Mayor of the Ribble


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J finding the balance between duty and pleasure, service that you owe to I others and service you owe yourself, is what Is on your mind now.You I know you cannot be an Island unto yourself and but equally you do not I want pushed and pulled by too many demands from elsewhere. Turn I your attention to your personal appearance. Any extra effort that goes I into your wardrobe and hairdo will be well received. Suddenly I revitalised you feel you have the force of personality to carry others I along In your wake. Call my Aries line to hear more.


ARIES TAURUS


S 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 5 Apr 2(H\flay 20


Friends may be pulling you one way and loved ones another. So you will need to decide how to divide yourself between everyone.You have been spending more time recently with your wider circle of acquaintances but maybe more intimate companions have been feeling excluded, so cuddle up close when you have the chance.Your sensitivity to the needs of others will make you a good listener. So you may find yourself counselling and caring for others. Call my Taurus line to hear more.


^ 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 6


All you really want it to tutk yourself out of sight In familiar surroundings and allow yourself to be indulged. Even your own company will not be a hardship for a short timeAbur busy schedule will not allow you to play truant for long, but you must take a break along the way otherwise you will get over stretched. Out on the social scene you will prefer to be with laid back friends, rather than possessive partners.A rather contradictory mix, you will be stubborn and tolerant at the same time. Call my Gemini line to hear more.


GEMINI S T 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 7


There could be travel muddles or delays, mainly because you are not concentrating on where you are going and when. You will constantly change your mind about your plans. So sit down at the start and write out a list of destinations and times, and you might even arrive at some of them. Maybe your heart Is having to take, second place to career matters, but there is a time of year lor striving and a time for sinking into familiar surroundings. Just.concentrate on your ambitions for now. Call my Cancer line to hear more.


CANCER Jun 22-Jul 22 - S - 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 8


If you are feeling more intense than usual, try to stay with It Most of the time the pressure of life'pushes you Into taking avoiding action. Too


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tricky! Shrug. And off you go. But you do realise that getting cash arrangements and agreements sorted out is vital, especially If you arc feeling short changed o r not valued properly.At work In the weeks- ahead try to avoid boring chores and anything that requires you to cope with the small detail of everyday living. Keep the broad picture in mind and leave the trivia to others. Gall my Leo fine to hear more.


W , 0 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 9 VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22


Always pushed and pulled when the Full Moon is around, you may be especially sensitive aware since this week's Is the one which falls in your o'"” s*gn. a onre a year occurrence. Don't lean to any insane decisions about a close partnership since your Judgement mar be a little awry.Just try to keep a balanced view. Luckily you are hugely resourceful at the moment, sanding rock solid when everyone else Is flapping, Call my Virgo line to hear more.


•S’ 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 0 PISCES Jul 23- Aug 22 May 21-Jun 21 Mar21-Apr19


Valley Coun. Mrs Gwen Pye was granted permission by the Planning and Development Committee to take her former one room shop in Main Str-


which was donated to charity. Mrs Ashcroft was wel­ comed at many farms


- which had suffered during the disaster of the foot and mouth disease. The next meeting will be


on April 14th, when Mr Jones, will speak about “The Last Laugh”.


Village business hope falls flat


teet, Grindleton, into residen­ tial use. Coun. Pye is a member of the


committee and followed proce­ dure by leaving the council chamber as her application for change of use of was considered. . The committee followed a


recommendation by officers, who pointed out that an effort had been made some time ago to start a community business.


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Mr Adrian Aylward praised the efforts of pupils, staff and friends, led by Dr Kevin Morgan, head of keyboard, who


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There are times when you are happy to give to others but there are also I times when you feel deprived because no one Is giving back. Feeling I resentful only means companions won’t appreciate your gestures since I ’ ey will seem forced. Give yourself the odd treat to boost your spirits, I id It will all work much better. With the Sun moving into your chart |


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SCORPIO


S * 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 1 Oct 24-Nov 22


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SAGITTARIUS The Full Moon this week falls across your mid heaven, which means you I will have to find a better balance between your head and your heart. I Success In the outer world will not be futfiling unless you have a settled I emotional base. But equally you cannot find all your satisfaction in your I intimate environment 5o you will need to get your thinking cap on. Into I a fun social few weeks, you could also be more creative. Push to find get | your alents recognised. Call my Sagitarius line to hear more.


S 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 2 Nov 23-Dec 21


CAPRICORN


® 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 3 I Dec22-Jan 19 I


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THE 2,000th member'has been signed up to the new East Lancashire Hospice Lottery. : Mrs Norma Dewhurst is hoping her num­ bers come up when the draw starts on April 4th, hut in the meantime she can enjoy a bas­ ket of flowers presented to her by Ann Hin- dle, the lottery administrator. ■ ; Mrs Dewhurst, of Blackburn, visited the


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• S -0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 4 1 ' Jan 20-Feb 18 I


This week's Full Moon Is focussed on financial and emotional matters. | You will think you have to alter the way you share, care, relate and co-1 operate, but It might not be such a hoc Idea to decide anything on the I spur of the moment Getting your own security pulled together is I something only you can do and that needs to come first Into a busier I everyday schedule,you will find more letters and phone alls than usual I will Keep you on your toes. Call my Aquarius line to hear more.-


B 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 5 ! Feb 19-Mar20 I


If dose partners are not entirely on your wavelength, don't stomp off In I the huff. Maybe you need to cajole them into fitting In more co-1 operatively with what you have in mind. Maybe you will have to give in I the first Insance to get In response, but it will be worth it. Certainly I where negotiations or financial discussions are concemed.be firm but I not obstinate. Generosity combined with balanced common sense will | produce the best results. Call my Pisces line to hear more.


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I resulted in all but £60,000 of 1 £289,000 being raised with I help of fund-raising, grants 1 loans. At the two services col- pions for the building fund piled £1,149. i our picture, from the left, I Rev. Stephen Foster, Rev.


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