14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 23rd, 2003


Watch or take part in the mega-cross race


A N event billed as th e biggest cyclo­ cross event in Lancashire takes place in Whalley on Sunday., "Come, watch or take part" is the invitation


from organisers of Oakhill Clarion Cycling Club's Mega-Cross race which is based around Oakhill College. This time last year saw the very first nation­


al cyclo-cross event in the Ribble Valley. I t was such a success that Brockhall-based company Science in Sport, which designs, develops and manufactures a range of leading sports nutri­ tional products, has joined forces with the cycling club to promote Sunday's event. Cyclo-Cross is a fast and demanding form of


cross-country cycle racing, where competitors cycle at the speed of road racers while corner­ ing and bunny hopping as they do in BMX. Mud, steep banks and low hurdles force the rid­ ers to dismount and run with their lightweight


cycles slung over their shoulders. Firm ground and Tarmac sections let the riders reach speeds. of over 30 m.p.h. A cyclo-cross course will take


. the best riders between six to nine minutes a lap. This enables the spectators to see the action close at hand, and as the riders complete a number of laps within the hour-long race, they are able to follow the race as it develops. One of the key aims of the event is to attract


interest and involvement from the local com­ munity - whether people want to see an excit­ ing, fast and highly competitive cycling event, or whether they want to participate themselves for fun or competition. The main event which has a big prize fund,


has attracted a number of elite world-class rid­ ers including: •B a rrie Clarke - Commonwealth Games


MTB competitor, former national MTB and cyclo-cross champion. • I a n Wilkinson - local Science in Sport


rider, former national MTB champion and national road silver medallist. •K e ith Murray - Former World Military


Hour record holder on the track •Victoria Wilkinson - Recently rode for


England in the Commonwealth Games • Dave Collins - Currently ranked second in


the national rankings for cyclo-cross • Stewart Wearmouth - Currently the top-


ranked cyclo-cross rider in the country. Anyone can enter - they just need to take


their bikes (any kind) and ride'in one of the races that suit their age and ability. They can pre-register or turn up on the day. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for all


categories and will include teams as well as individuals. The 30-minute duration youth race starts at


11-15 a.m., under 12s -1 5 minutes duration, starts 12-15 p.m. and the main event starts in the centre of Whalley at 1-30 p.m.


Increase in tourism could worsen conflicts


THE increase in leisure and tourism use of the Forest of Bowland could make existing con­ flicts worse or create new ones, say its man­ agers. A plan for the future brought out by the joint


advisory committee for the area of outstand­ ing natural beauty warns that changes in sev­ eral aspects of rural life will lead to problems. New Government rules make councils and


others which run such areas more accountable than ever before. Some 25 organisations and numerous individuals are involved in the man­ agement of the Forest of Bowland area. Much of it is in the Ribble Valley, but other


parts come under the jurisdictgion of five other authorities. The plan has aspirations in a wide variety of


fields - business, “rural renaissance”, economic, transport, image, housing, community involve­ ment, protecting historic features, improving the environment and enhancing biodiversity. A long list of good points and good practice in all these fields and others is given in the plan.


I t points out: “All development is expected


to conform to a very high standard of design and local distinctiveness and wherever possible should be seeking to conserve and enhance nat­ ural beauty. “Recreation opportunities should be accom­


modated wherever possible, but not to the detriment of the significant landscaped aspects which led to designation as an area of out­ standing natural beauty.”


The Forest of Bowland provides an impor­


tant recreational resource for the surrounding Lancashire urban settlements, points out the report. The figures about the forest’s working popu­


lation are thought to conceal high levels of inactivity. Some people would undergo training and enter the labour market if conditions are right - locally-based employment of reasonable quality with acceptable pay. But the Forest of Bowland economy is pre­


dominantly a low-wage one, with major employers being in low-value manufacturing or


tourism “There is anecdotal evidence that the increase in urban commuters wishing to live in a rural idyll has increased house prices in most rural areas. Therefore, the land management workforce has to relocate to more affordable accommodation outside the area of natural beauty. “This could lead to land management skills


needed to retain the area’s natural beauty being lost.” The plan suggests that reforms to the Com­


mon Agricultural Policy, making agriculture more market-orientated, simpler and less trade distorting, will change land management in the AONB. However, the plan does not forecast what they will be. “Ethical consumerism” will be a prominent


theme of recreation and tourism, says the plan. I t warns: “Any overall increase in numbers of visitors could create infrastructure problems at locations heavily used by visitors to the Forest of Bowland.”


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SHOWJUMPING legend Harvey Smith put his famous two fingers to good use - snipping the ribbon to officially open a new pet and equestri­


an supplies superstore a t Whalley. The brand new building is part of the Whalley Corn Mills operation at Brookhouse Farm, on the Mitton


Road. The business has sold pet and equestrian supplies for


some time, but the new 95ft by 65ft. building represents a major expansion. I t is run by the Townson family, who started looking at ways to diversify their beef and sheep farm several years ago. John Townson was a keen horse rider and amateur


jockey, so a move into providing stabling for other riders was a natural one and the business has grown from there. Opening the new superstore has also freed up space in


the existing equestrian centre, where ambitious expan­ sion plans include additional stabling and a hydrotherapy unit and solarium for treating horses with strains and sprains.


Physiotherapy for horses and riders will be provided at


the centre, plus a dog washing, grooming and clipping service. The new store stocks food and accessories for all man­


ner of family pets, as well as horses, and is open to the public seven days a week.


A grant from Defra’s Rural Enterprise Scheme covered


30% of the cost of the new building and fittings, with local contractors employed to carry out the work. Our picture shows Harvey Smith, accompanied by his


wife Sue, officially opening the new store on Sunday. (B191003/7)


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A HONEYMOON in Los Cristianos, Tener­ ife, followed the wedding in St Helen’s Church, Waddington, of Miss Sarah Joanne Smith to Mr Andrew David Haworth. The bride, an administration assistant at


Dugdale’s Clitheroe, enjoys craft making, home design and swimming and she is the daughter of Mr Anthony and Mrs Barbara Smith, of Derby Street, Clitheroe. The bridegroom, who is a service technician


at Johnson Mathey, Clitheroe, enjoys golf and DIY and he is the son of Mr David and Mrs Christine Haworth, of Union Street, Low Moor. The bride, given away by her father wore a


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full-length strapless gown, with crisscross rib­ bon fastening at the back and crystal detail on the bodice and the fish tail skirt. Her shoulder- length veil was held in place by a diamante tiara and she carried a hand-tied bouquet of Bianca and Delilah roses, eryngium, lavender complemented with an ivy collar and ribbon. She was attended by Miss Lisa Carter, the


bride’s cousin, Miss Adele Loi, Miss Joanne Haworth, the bridegroom’s sister, and Miss Ashleigh Smith, the bride’s niece. Miss Carter, Miss Loi and Miss Haworth


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wore full-length, A-line dresses in Delilah rose colour with diamante detail. They wore tiaras and matching jewellery. The small brides­ maid, Ashleigh, wore a full-length princess style dress in cream satin with bow detail at


the back waist and an embroidered front. They all carried flowers similar to the bride’s. The best man was Mr Karl Holmes and


groomsman was Mr Simon Wood. Ushers were Mr Martin Grimes, Mr Phillip Burgess and Mr Graham Fielding. Following the ceremony conducted by the


Rev. Alan Bailey a reception was held at Mit­ ton Hall, Whalley. The couple will continue to live in Riverside,


Low Moor.- Photograph: Dave Pomfrett Photography, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


Firework sale concern


LANCASHIRE Police are growing increasingly concerned about the sale and use of large illegal display type fireworks. During the last few weeks there have been


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numerous incidents of commercial fireworks being let off in residential areas across the region. Damage, sometimes extensive, has been caused to property and in some cases people have been injured. Over the last few days, several incidents


involving these types of fireworks have been reported to the police in Lancashire and these are being investigated. I t is only through good fortune that no one has been killed or seriously injured. Chief Inspector Ian Pilling, Operations Department said: "We suspect that the fire­ works which are being used in this way have been illegally imported and are being sold through toe .usual stolen property markets and possibly door to door. ■ • "All our officers have been briefed that we will be taking robust action against any person found in possession of illegal fireworks.”


great fun learning how to be chee(| with help from Burnley Football Rural Schools Project is working witl schools across the district, helping ell experience a wide range of sporting T and discover which they enjoy most! Gisburn headteacher Mr Andrew T


said: “As soon as we found out till leading was a possibility, we jump* chance to give those children who arf ball mad the chance to keep fit in a i | and enjoyable way.” I t proved a very popular experieil


the children, who had never done f like it before. Aimee Smith, from Class 3, said:] liked dancing to the music. I would [


it again.” So the next time that the schooll


team takes to the field they might! their very own cheerleaders on the| to give them support.


Work starts I hospital buil


WORK has begun on a £28m. hosp| opment that will benefit patients (


Ribble Valley. The major development and e.\]|


under way at Burnley General where many patients from the VallJ treatment. The signing of contracts between I


cashire Hospitals NHS Trust and! Healthcare marked the start of the j project. Mr John L. Thomas, chief execull


trust, said: “I am delighted that thil signed contracts on this major devell Burnley General Hospital. The pr[ provide the trust with superb new fa| patients, staff and visitors alike.” “Visitors will see a new main entrl


parking close by. A 15-station ren;J unit will be built and will be a 1 patients undergoing treatment asl that they can now receive treatmerl own doorstep. There are currenthl dialysis facilities in the Burnley, P | Rossendale area. There will be 1701 in the new building and there will b l within the new outpatient depart! radiology, satellite pharmacy, ECCJ matology. “The new development will alscl


medical specialties for in-patientsl patients to be located together in <1 ing. The out-of-date Victorian actf tion, containing Wards 10 tol6, will I ished as a result of this new develop! The estimated completion d a f development is spring 2006.


A SOLICITOR from Clitheroe has joined a national law firm with a growing reputation in the


North West. Mandy Lord


(44) specialises in domestic and com­ mercial property law, including sales and acquisitions, commercial le t­


tings and develop­ ment projects. She has been


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recruited to the company and col department of national law firm! moving from Skipton-based solicitc


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Tai Chi and gardening in her sparel Her role at Keoghs will be to asf


continued growth and developm(| company’s commercial property del Head of Keogh’s property depart!


partner in the firm Ann Dobie sal delighted to welcome Mandy on bcl “She is vastly experienced in, the!


field, with many years of experief her belt.


growth of the property d ep a rf Keoghs.”


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A FORMER headmaster ol Stonyhurst College, Fr GeorgJ Earle, has died aged 78. Fr Earle was in charge of thl school from 1963 to 1971, havinl


served as a teacher for a year prev| ously.


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