Clitheroe 422324 (Editoil 4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 23rd, 2003 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clltheroetoday.co.uk


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- Disagreements about the right to


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action when it comes to territorial dis­ putes. In 2002, after years of argument, one


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couple were actually sent to prison for destroying their neighbours’ hedge while the neighbours were away on holiday. Garden centres have done a roaring


trade selling fast-growing trees for quick, thick hedging. Some of these plants did their job


too well by growing rapidly to heights of 20 feet or more. They quickly become too big for


their owners to manage safely, and will continue to grow at up to three feet per year. No wonder that some arboricultur-


alists say that we have let a monster loose in our gardens with the introduc­ tion of X Cupressus Leylandii. The largest Leylandii in the UK is a


magnificent forest tree growing in the Royal Horticultural Society gardens


at Wisley. I t is more than 25 feet in diameter and 100 feet tall and does not cause anyone a problem as it is in open parkland. Is it appropriate to plant a large for­


est tree within a residential area with­ out an open-ended commitment to its management? MP Stephen Pound’s High Hedge


Bill suggests that people should have the right to lodge an objection with their Local Authority about a high hedge. The hedge owner will, have to get


planning permission, just as they would for a fence over two metres, in


order to keep it. If the permission is refused, the hedge could be cut down by the Local Authority, and the owner billed for the work. Should people be allowed to let


hedges grow as high as they want? How would you feel if your neighbour’s


, hedge grew to 20 feet or more next to your house? You can make your views known to


Ribble Valley MP Mr Nigel Evans via www.faxyourMP.com before the High Hedge Bill is read on March 28th. It will be a free vote, so MPs will be


allowed to decide the issue unfettered by the need to vote along party lines. The Hedgeline website contains


more information about the Bill. This is www.hedgeline.org


The sweet taste of success as k-BODEINGith honey makers find new home


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THE long-term future of a bee keep­ ers' competition is assured after a major local employer stepped in to provide a suitable venue. The Blackburn branch of the Lan­


cashire and North West section of the British Bee Keepers’ Association found that the foot-and-mouth crisis had a sting in the tail for members when the disease ruled out local farms as a venue for their anual show. Now there is a buzz in the air after Castle Cement came to the rescue. And


the honey competition gave the sweet taste of success for Castle employee Mr John Zamorski, pictured right. The team leader in the main stores is


also the programme secretary and librarian of the local beekepers’ group and he came first in the honey competi­ tion. Mr Zamorski, a bee keeper for the


past seven years, said: "I usually have about 1501b. of honey each year, but the wet weather has affected my hives and I only got about 301b., but it is in demand, especially for hay fever sufferers who swear that it makes a big difference." he said. ■ .


He also makes ornamental candles ■ . . ■ UPHOLSTERY


from the beeswax and won a prize for making a wine glass out of beeswax. He now gives talks on bee keeping to schools, Rotary Clubs and Women's Institutes across Lancashire. The change of venue to a building on Castle Cement's premises has been a godsend for bee keepers. "There is a lot of time to kill when the


judging is going on and the former per­ sonnel block that we use is big enough for us to put on displays'while we are waiting for the results," said Mr Zamors­ ki. "We have also arranged for people to go on a tour of the plant and that has proved very popular." Mr Gareth Price, general manager at


the Ribblesdale works said: "When John asked us for a venue for the competition we had no hesitation in helping them out. We are only too pleased to accom­ modate the wider community here and we are proud of John's achievements."


Ghostly Rose, beauty with a, ----------to the Government


EVEN if folkmusician Gra- l would b'e needed for more " "If you have .to have a" hamJJkori becomes a best- i than two performers appear-S licence fqr, performances by/'


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AS the Scotch express neared Prim­ rose Bridge on its way to Clitheroe, the cylinder end flew off, but owing to the activity of the driver in stop­ ping the train, no damage was done. The local pilot engine brought the express to Clitheroe station, where all the passengers and luggage were put into another train, and proceed­ ed on their journey after about an hour’s delay.


□ The usually quiet village of


Balderstones was astir with a brilliant function, the occasion being the mar­ riage of Mr Thomas Simpson to Miss Ethel Mary Baynes. The approach to the church was carpeted and the inte­ rior of the venerable pile was tasteful­ ly and appropriately decorated. Everything looked exceedingly pret­ ty.


bury Hall, the home of the bride, and the honeymoon spent in St. Moritz, Switzerland.


□ Mr John Pinder, of Bolton-by- K-j.


Bowland was fined five shillings plus costs, for being asleep in charge of a horse and cart/ with no lights.


50 years ago


A REVIEW for a Hollywood western shown at the Palladium, one of Clitheroe’s three cinemas, read: “The redskin is no longer that unkempt fig­ ure whose sole purpose it is to bite the dust. As far as Western films are con­ cerned, he is becoming increasingly regarded as a human being. A case in point is ‘The Half Breed’, which fol­ lows the current trend of putting the Indian in a favourable light.”


□ Local MP Mr Richard Fort


addressed a meeting of Women Unionists. He told them that despite the cuts in food subsidies, the cost of food had risen less in 1952 under the Conservatives, than it had in 1951 and that the Socialist Government had reduced the size of the loaf and increased the cost of many commodi­ ties, having made no allowance for those who could not afford them.


□ The town’s contribution towards


the world’s first jet airliner, the Comet, was being made a t the Kendal Street workshop of Kenneth Wilmot Ltd, Precision Engineers. An order for the manufacture of under­ carriage mechanism components was being carried out under conditions of absolute secrecy.


25 years ago


CIGARETTES were banned for the first hour of meetings by Whalley Parish Council, though for the remainder of meetings, smokers were allowed to light up. The ban was called after a new member said he resented having to sit in a small, smoky room. The half-and-half com­ promise was agreed upon after the chairman had put forward the smok­ ers’ views.


"Grand do


MEMBERS of Pendleside Soroptimists have’presented a cheque for £1,100 to the Salva­ tion Army. The group was formed by the


and lor information on how to reach over 155*187


amalgamation of the Colne and Nelson and Ribble Valley Sorop­ timists. The presentation was made by


club president Mrs Tricia Cun- liffe.


Getting to grips with technology


A BUSINESSMAN from the Ribble Valley is help­ ing to combat technopho­ bic luddites in the offices of the North-West. Mr Anthony Capstick,


a member of the East Lan­ cashire eBusiness Club, is preaching a message about the benefits of technology to delegates at a major e- business event hosted by


East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Mr Capstick uses tech­


nology to broadcast direct to the BBC’s World Ser­ vice from his offices, which are opposite the Spar shop in Whalley. He is a regular media commentator and author on technology issues as well as running Instant Search, a business


THOUGHT fo r th e w e e k


have become common place. . ■. How could we build up such a pile


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of unnecessary things? ; Moving just after Christmas brings


home the point that much of the tram­ mel came at Christmas past. . We remember the time spent finding


things for presents. I wonder if those wise men had any idea of the tradition they were establishing when they took those first Christmas gifts to the Christ: child?


Y wife and I will soon move to Rotherham!-: Hence, trips to the tip etc.’:


•t goldTora king, it would provide a use­ fu l nest egg for the new family; frankin­ cense for a priest to.be used in sacrifice, symbolising the coming self sacrifice'; and, myrrh the gift for one who is to die. How could they know just how appro­ priate such gifts were to this child as they took them out'of ; their treasure chests?


'■ "vThey-chose.their gifts so carefully: . ■ v;


Finding the right gift has become ' something of a nightmare these days.


- ■:. When buying for the extended family ' and friends, the task seems endless.::'- : Of course, it is the thought behind the: gift that counts, so we say to ourselves ■:


when not sure we have it right. Some of us engage in cloak and dagger tactics to find out what is wanted or needed. .


Expert buyers keep their, ears to the


ground and discover what is wanted by listening and observing throughout the • year. Some simply ask the spouse or parent. But there comes a time when we get


sick of all the wrapping paper, card­ board boxes and broken presents - the sheer waste.


<■.-j If you’ve reached that point, why not send some money to a charity on your intended recipient’s behalf ? > ; Telling people early, of your intention!


to give this way to adults, gets' them off the hook, tool


-:i- There are so many charities that will


provide a token of our gift if asked. Giving a token gift while the money


is sent elsewhere doubles the value of the gift.


been given in their name and someone else gains as well.


We let our loved one know what has


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□ A 17-year-old Royal Navy radio


operator Charles Pinder, of Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, returned to naval duties. The Ribblesdale School past- pupil joined the Navy the previous year and had been manning a Green Goddess fire engine during the fire­ man’s strike.


□ Two policemen received awards


from the Acting Chief Constable at a ceremony at County Headquarters in Hutton. The awards recognised their courageous conduct during the arrest of a man carrying a pistol, during a gang raid on Browsholme Hall.


The reception was held in Samles-


AS a teenager, Helen Col-I ley collected recipes andl cookery books and spent] many hours creating! mouth-watering dishes in I


among family and friendsl that, on leaving Bowlandl County Secondary School, I she would embark on a | career in catering. Less than 20 years later, I


her family's farmhouse| kitchen. There was little doubtl


her products are gracing! supermarket shelves! nationwide. As 2002 drew to a close, I


it had become obvious that I Mrs Colley's farm-based! Gisburn company, Farm-| house Fare, desperately] needed more space.


I Premises at Salthilll


Industrial Estate ini Clitheroe were acquired! and 2003 dawned with the I opening of a purpose-built I factory already designed]


with further expansion in I mind.


I The business growth has I


been phenomenal and fol-1 lowed Mrs Colley's pud-1 dings being "spotted" by I supermarket chain Booths. I Within 12 months they! also appeared on the] shelves of Sainsbury's and I Waitrose. Morrisons, Spar | and Costco quickly fol­ lowed and Farmhouse | Fare's range of sticky pud­ dings are now well en route I to becoming the nation's | favourite. All the recipes, from the I


original sticky toffee pud-1 ding to sticky banoffeel pudding, sticky mar-! malade and whisky, sticky f chocolate and the latest!


Last call l’j steps in


ONLY hours before! Clitheroe's own Green! Goddess moved in, the! expertise of the town's! own fire-fighters saved a | Chatburn company from| disaster. Just after midnight,I


when a neighbour smelled! smoke and dialled 999, the! fire-fighters broke into t l


garage at Fred Lawson'J frozen food and pushed outl a van with a burning refrigl eration unit. Five more oil the company’s vans wert| parked in the building. "It was pure luck thatl


somebody smelled thel smoke," said Station Offi-f cer Dave McGrath. Not long before thil


alarm went up, the part-f time retained fire-fighter J at Clitheroe had met tel reaffirm their support fori the national strike in pur-f suit of a pay claim. "We have exactly thel


same feelings of regret asl last time, but we still feell we have to come out,” said| Mr McGrath. They had also agreed!


that, despite the strike,! they would still respond if! there were any emergencies! which included threat to| human life. The Green Goddess, anl


ancient Bedford with a hisj tory going back more than! 40 years, was stationed foil the day outside the police| station in King Street. It was manned by sis


men from the 2nd Battal-| ion Royal Regiment oil Fusiliers, normally based! in Rutland. Their col-|


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