'so much for democracy’ claim flace torrential committees handout: by Robbie Robinson .


the installation last week of the new Mayor of the Ribble Valley and concerned two proposed


the allocation-of seats on council committees.


seats had been decided with too great a bias in favour of the Con­ servative councillors. Gouri Frank Dyson (St Mary’s) said it was a unilateral and rather high-handed approach to the allocation of com­ mittee members. Coun. John McGowan (Edis-


. Opposition councillors said


ford and Low Moor) said Coun. Holtom (Wilpshire), as leader of the council, had simply decided on wliat committee he should sit and, as a result, the many Labour vot­ ers in the Valley had no represen­ tation whatever oh the council. He described how, when con­


tacted by Coun. Holtom, he had asked to sit on the Community Committee and Parish Council


Showery walk for ramblers


I THE weather forecast promised that the showers would be “heavy and pro­ longed at times”, but seven Clitheroe ramblers braved the rain and set out from


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1 ticularly Brow Gill Beck and Cam Beck on route to Nether Lodge. A dilapidated barn gave


some shelter from another heavy downpour, but the sun reappeared for a late lunch. From Nether Lodge the


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Ribble Way was taken to God’s Bridge and on to the


junction with the Pennine Way at Sell Gill. A last sharp


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shower hit the group on the descent to Horton, but they agreed th a t the splendid views in the clear periods had' made the walk most enjoy-


| will be on Saturday, leaving the car park at 9-30 a.m. for ICettlewell.


shower met them as they headed up Sulber Nick, but soon patches of blue sky appeared and the weather was kinder on the way to Sel- side. Then the Ribble was crossed and Coppy Gill was followed to Low Birkwith. It was noticeable that the fur­ ther upstream the group went, the more the streams and rivers were in spate, par-


Horton-in-Ribblesdale last Sunday. The first and heaviest


amendments to the item of council business. The first amendment concerned


LOCAL democracy was under threat, claimed oppo­ sition councillors at the annual meeting of Ribble Valley Borough Council. The heated exchange followed


. He pointed out th a t the two Independent councillors had four, important committee places between them arid remarked: "So much for democracy.” He added: "If you can’t trust


Liaison Committee, but was even­ tually told he had been allocated only one seat, on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.


the leader of the council, who can you trust? I believe the leader has arranged this to suit his group, and I think this is a Tory ploy to. silence me. It is hypocrisy.” Coun. Holtom, who appeared


angered by the comments, said the complaints were irrelevant and he had spent a good deal of time negotiating with councillors. He added: “The amendment has some degree of impertinence and is not supported.” Coun. Dyson, also.questioned


the imbalance of seats on commit­ tees and demanded an explana­ tion.


Coun. Holtom said: “I t is


Coun. McGowan, requested that a meeting be held to agree to change council committee posi-


entirely in accordance with the rule by which, as the Conserva­ tives have a majority on the coun­ cil, they have the right to a major­ ity on each committee.” The amendment, proposed by


posed the chairmanship of the Overview and Scrutiny (Resources) Committee should continue to be held by a Liberal Democrat councillor, not a Con­ servative.


tive Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2001 require councils to make arrangements to ensure the Overview and Scrutiny Com­ mittees has power to review and make decisions made by policy committees and to recommend decisions be reconsidered. The Department of the Envi­


ronment, Transport and the Regions recommends th a t the


chairman of this committee be chosen from the main opposition


group, so decisions on services and resources could be appropriately and democratically reviewed. Coun. Graham Sowter, previous


chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny (Resources) Committee pointed this out and said Coun. Holtom had broken a firm agree­ ment by his decision to appoint


THE category sales manager for the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Miss Lisa Gabrielle Rudg- yard, married operations director Mr John Joseph Stenson a t St Helen’s Church, Waddington, on Easter Saturday. The couple, of Waddington


Road, Clitheroe, were married by the Rev. Alan Bailey. The ceremo­ ny was watched by friends and


ticularly to the Carribbean where she has stayed on islands including Barbados, Jamaica and th e 1 Dominican Republic. She is the daughter of Mr Anthony and Mrs Elaine Rudgyard, of Waddington Road, Clitheroe. Her bridegroom, who works for


family who travelled from across the country. The bride enjoys travelling, par­


Rams Pub Management Ltd, enjoys deep sea fishing, cooking and travelling. He is the son of the


bride wore an ivory two-piece gown which had been hand-made in Barcelona. The bodice was deco­ rated with crystal, embroidery and beaded detail and the full-length skirt, and train were also decorated with'beading, crystals and embroi­ dery. A tia ra of gold and ivory orchid design held in place a full- length veil, which was decorated with diamante. She carried a trail­ ing bouquet of Casablanca lilies, ivory akito roses, Singapore orchids and a variety of foliage. She was attended by chief bridesmaid Ms Maureen Price, as


SILVERWARE belonging to Clit­ heroe Town Council could be given to


for the trophies have been received from individuals, sports groups and organisations with agricultural links.


organisations across the town. A dozen letters offering a new home


late Mr Thomas Henry and Mrs-. Rose Stenson; Given away by her father, the


well as the bridegroom’s nieces, Miss Sharon Beddow and Miss Kelly Williamson. Flowergirls were


, the bride’s nieces, Miss Anna and Miss Carla Rudgyard. The three ad u lt bridesmaids


comprised curiosa roses, freesia, French lavender, sweet peas and foliage.


lilac dresses were trimmed with flower detail. They wore aubergine coloured velvet bolero jackets which complemented their sashes and their headdresses were hand­ made Alice bands decorated with fresh flowers.


The flowergirls’ ballerina-length


wore dresses of deep lilac with fish­ tail trains, shoestring straps and coordinating stoles. Their tiaras and jewellery complemented their dresses. Their hand-tied posies


with fresh flower petals. Best man was Mr William Hill,


They carried velvet bags filled


while the bridegroom’s brothers, Mr James and Mr William Sten­ son, were groomsmen with Mr John Wilson. The men in the bridal party wore waistcoats, cra­ vats and handkerchiefs to comple­ ment the choice of bridal colours. St Helen’s Church choir and bell­ ringers were in attendance.


Following the ceremony, a recep­


tion was held a t the Shireburn Arms Hotel in Hurst Green. Clitheroe Town Crier Mr Roland Hailwood acted as toastmaster. On return from honeymoon in


Cancun, Mexico, the newlyweds will continue to live in Clitheroe. Picture by Zoie Carter-Ingham,


Clitheroe.


Offers come in to give new homes to council’s trophies On Monday night, the town council


agreed a sub-committee of the Mayor, Coun. Joan Knight, and Couns Mar­ garet Sutcliffe, John McGowan and Ian Brown consider how the trophies could be allocated. Recommendations will then be put before the council.


Issues will include whether the tro­


phies should be on permanent loan or as gifts, and how maintenance and insurance would be ensured. Members were reluctant to give away the more valuable trophies, but the principle they be put to good use was accepted.


The Local Authorities (Alterna­


seconded by Coun. Dyson “on the grounds,” he said, “of democra- ey”. The proposal was defeated by the Conservative majority. The second amendment pro­


tions each May so every council­ lor can have fair representation. The proposed amendment was


the chairmanship to the Conserv­ atives.


chairmanship was there to safe­ guard the rights of backbench councillors and changes to it were wrong in principle and practice. He'asked: “The chairmanship is not, a threat, so why ditch this particular agreement?” Coun. Holtom responded:


He explained that opposition


again defeated by the Conserva­ tive vote.


after the meeting there were colourful references made by some opposition councillors to the days of Mrs Thatcher’s rule. Liberal Democrat councillors said the changes opposed what Coun. Holtom had previously said about working together and it appeared some Conservatives were unaware the changes were going to be made. Coun. Dyson said: “We are


At the Mayor’s civic reception


going back to the way things were a few years ago.”


Town crier’s special toast to happy couple


“Why? We won the election, that’s why we’re doing it. There is no rule from the Department of the Environment, it is merely guidance. As the ruling party we are entitled to make changes. This is a change we are legitimately entitled to make.” T.he proposed amendment was


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MEMBERS of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club set out in torrential rain and gale-force winds on Sunday’s visit to Cautley in the Howgills. After crossing the River Rawthey, the party


followed Cautley Holme Beck to Cautley Spout, whose waterfalls were in full spate and sending out showers of spray on to the path which climbs alongside them. Reaching the head of the falls, the group continued to climb via Red Gill Beck and eventually arrived at the top of Great Drummacks. Due to poor visibility, it was necessary to


take compass bearings to Bram Rigg Top and the summit of the Calf, where the party was surprised by a lone mountain-biker struggling to make progress against the fierce gusts of wind. Leaving the trig, point and heading in a northerly direction, a long, undulating ridge was crossed to Hazelgill Knott, where brief win­ dows in the low cloud gave dramatic views over the Howgills and Wild Boar Fell. To find a sheltered spot for lunch, the group


descended a ravine into Bowderdale, where a sheepfold provided respite from the wind, the rain stopped and members optimistically removed their waterproofs. The next problem was to find a way to cross


steep ascent to the summit of Yarlside. On this section some black fell ponies were spotted in the distance, and the fiercest gusts of wind were


endured. Leaving the exposed heights of Yarl­ side, the party descended steeply to Ben End and Cautley, where hot chocolate and cake were enjoyed round the fire in the temperance inn. The club’s next outdoor meet will be the


weekend visit to the Gillerthwaite outdoor cen­ tre in Ennerdale on June 6th and 7th, providing opportunities for rock climbing on Pillar Rock, mountain walking and scrambling in the west­ ern Lakeland fells and mountain biking in the Ennerdale Forest.


Further details may be obtained by contact­


ing the outdoor meets organiser by telephoning 01200 428766.


June 19th, starting at 8 p.m. New or prospec­ tive members are welcome.


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Thursday, June 19th, in Simonstone old school, when the institute welcomes the return of a very popular


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meeting by telling members of a sponsored cycle ride in Mex­ ico in March in blazing heat. Despite the arduous terrain and long distances, everyone completed the ride and raised money for the Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund. The next meeting is on


by Iris Gregson and the results were: an item from a bread mix: 1, Angela Sutcliffe; 2, Pat Heritage. A small jar of lemon curd: 1, Joan Shaw; 2, Barbara Sharp. A jar of unusual jam: 1, Doris Fawley; 2, Hazel Wharfe. A date and walnut loaf: 1, Sheena Dicks; 2, Doris Fawley. Five biscuits from the same mix: l. Joan Shaw; 2, Sheena Dicks. Joan Shaw was awarded


cussed - concerns of diet and lack of exercise in schoolchild­ ren, standards and provision of care in the community for older people and the reintro­ duction of apprenticeships for young people. Hilary Clark­ son, Doris Moffat and Pam Jelley proposed the resolu­ tions, and the results of the votes will be expressed at the annual meeting at the Albert Hall in London next month by a delegate from Pendleton. The mini show was judged


Simonstone with Read Women’s Institute, which combined discussion and vot­ ing on resolutions to be put to the Government with a mini confectionery and preserves show, was attended by 37 members. Three resolutions were dis­


Mini show The monthly meeting of


speaker, Mary Davidson, for her illustrated talk on Thai­ land.


SLAIDBURN'


on the green at Slaidburn had to be cancelled on Monday night because of the weather, and indoor games were held instead.


Mrs David Carlton at 7-15 p.m.


WADDINGTON


Fair report Members of Waddington Women’s Institute were wel­


comed in the Methodist Schoolroom by Mrs Eva Elli­ son, who asked Mrs Marion Barrow to report on the pro­ duce raffle stall at the spring fair, which raised more than £150 for institute funds.


week, but the following week, June 2nd, there will be a sheepdog demonstration at Whinfell Farm, Newton, by kind permission of Mr and


There is no meeting next


lated on their achievements at the county rally held in Gis- burn Auction Mart recently and for winning the Red Rose Shield for top club in all junior events. Unfortunately, the bowling


were thanked by John Walker for their hospitality. Members were congratu­


Young Farmers’ Club met for a farm tour at New Laund Farm, Whitewell, by permis­ sion of Mr and Mrs John Alpe. The farm is organic and, after looking round the farm­ yard and buildings, members were transported by tractor and trailer on to the higher ground of the farm. Hosts Mr and Mrs Alpe


Farm tour Members of Slaidburn


resolution of the evening, which referred to children’s diets, health and exercise. The second was read by Mrs Mar­ ion Wood on the care of older people, and the third resolu­ tion was read by Miss Hylda


fee morning would be held in the Mayor’s parlour for the Lancashire Show on June 31st. There will be a walk round Abbeystead on Tues­ day, leaving Waddington Vil­ lage Club at 9-30 a.m., and on May 26th there will be a walk at Austwick to see the cuck­ oos. A lunch will be held at Waddow Hall on June 4th. Mrs Barrow read the first


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supper. Tickets available from 01200 426272 or 441524: West Bradford


heading for West Bradford Village Hall on Saturday for a collectors’ fair and mini mar­ ket.


Fair Bargain hunters will be


30 stalls selling various items and will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


will be on sale. WHALLEY


is in the Methodist School­ room on June 10th when Mrs Valerie Wigmore will be dis­ playing a selection of Japan­ ese kimonos. Tea hostesses will be Mrs M. Boucher, Mrs M. Cockroft, Mrs M. Cow­ man and Mrs D. Edmondson.


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being held in West Bradford Village Hall tomorrow night at 7-30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to Clitheroe Hospital


Food bingo A food bingo evening is


and to fight cystic fibrosis. ’ Admission is by ticket


priced £2.50, which includes one bingo book and a hot-pot


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late Mrs Ethel Underwood, a founder member, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs Doreen Underwood, clocked up 100 years’ membership between them. Doreen received her certificate at the spring coun­ cil meeting at Southport. The next monthly meeting


Emsden on vocational train­ ing, the assertion that not enough young people were taking up plumbing, building, electrical and engineering apprenticeships. I t was reported that the


Home-made refreshments The event will include some


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Bowderdale Beck, whose waters tumbled and foamed between its narrow banks. The bravest attempted to jump across, while the more cau­ tious tackled shallower water at a bend, but all managed to end up with soggy boots. Ahead lay the stiffest climb of the day, a long,


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SOME Ribble Valley villagers! they want legal ways of taking! The problem is so bad in Bolto{


action plan and are seeking funding. I The new Calderstones housing esfc


office mentioned it to residents. At Sawley a group of villagers - scl


worse. On fast stretches around Gisburl


cycles are doing “a ton”, accordil expert. And the police have “clocll machine at 140 m. p. h.


I These and other concerns were airl


of the regular public “have your sal ings run by the Lancashire Police A! in Clitheroe.


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Some speakers demanded urgent a! Former councillor Mr Philip Nf


Bolton-by-Bowland, said their bid foi to develop a safety scheme themsei failed. He said that he had heard * where in the country where resider use speed guns.


cer, Supt. Warren Turner, told hin won’t be happening in Lancashire ■ huge health and safety issues.” The superintendent said he did nol


But the police’s divisional operatil knock ideas on the head and acceig


this one had got a certain attract! there were problems enough witm police officers detecting speeding nl let alone well-intentioned membe| public.


several habitual speeders and sugj scheme to “name and shame” them! ing danger.


I Coun. Charles Warkman said thaj


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lot had been achieved in Mellor, af speed in the centre of the village wl concern.


I Mrs Linda Sanderson, communl


manager for the county road safety L ship, said she would be happy to speal group wanting to bid for the limitil available. If they were turned down, si at least explain why.


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nership’s various efforts had reduced ties. Eight fewer people had been killeH county’s roads last year and other! showed substantial progress towards ! She explained how speed camera sil


Mrs Sanderson emphasised that t j


chosen and suggested that people f with ideas, or points about speed! areas.


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without you, we cannot be successf J Sanderson told the various council am delegates and members of the publil meeting.


“I t is a community action partnl ‘Natural’ pool pi


A WADDINGTON resident is sil planning permission for a “natural area. Mrs A. Ashworth, of the Old T;|


in Twitter Lane, wants Ribble Vallcf ough Council to give her permis:! alter an existing coach house, rerf swimming pool and form a “natural area adjoining an existing stream. Comments on the applicatioi]


senior citizens’ drive, in Whal- ley, were: Whist, Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs H. hardy. Gents - Mr J. Wooff, Mrs G. Walmsley. Dominoes: Mrs J. Peel and Mr J. Hartley. Raf­ fle: Mrs P. Wooff. The next meeting will be on Saturday at 6-45 p.m. in


Abbey drive Winners at the Abbey


Whalley Methodist Church hall. Inquiries, te l‘01282 822988.


will also be held - at 10-30 a.m. The theme will be John Wesley’s Legacy for Today and at 6-30 p.m. a “Songs of Praise” will feature hymns of the Wesleys. Admission to the exhibition and flower festival is £1. Refreshments will be available.


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held in Whalley Methodist Church starting tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 p.m. This will take the form of an arts and craft exhibition with more than 30 exhibitors, a flower festival and display of Wesley memorabilia. The exhibition will also be open from 10-30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Special Sunday services


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ley who feel they would benefit from f the support group are invited to go a | the education room at Clitheroe Healtl tre between noon and 1-30 p.m. every | day.


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