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Group promote . public transport


AS part of their efforts to . promote the use of public transport, members of the Clitheroe Group of the Ramblers’ Association took the train to Black­ burn and walked back to Whalley. The route out of Black­


burn followed the Leeds- Liverpool Canal passing a number of mill buildings, some of which are still in use for a variety of activi­ ties but others lying sadly deserted and neglected. The group left the canal at Side Beet Bridge and climbed up to Whalley Old Road above Sunny Bower and on to Middle Mickle Hey Farm near which a number of deer were spot­ ted in a small coppice. For the next part of the


walk the walkers enjoyed wonderful panoramic views over Whalley Nab and Pendle Hill ahead and the Ribble and Calder Valleys to the left and right. Unfor­ tunately the footpaths and stiles on this section of the walk were in a generally neglected state. Lunch was taken overlooking Dean Clough Reservoir and afterwards the 15 ramblers, led by John Hudson, enjoyed the warm after­ noon sunshine as they made their way to Whalley past Whalley Banks and over Whalley Nab.


Sold counterfeit Rockport boots


A CLITHEROE market trader who ignored a writ­ ten warning against selling counterfeit footwear has been given a two-year con­ ditional discharge and ordered to pay costs of £200 by Blackburn magis­ trates. At a hearing on Monday,


magistrates heard how trading standards officers had issued the warning to Iqbal Patel following a visit to his stall at Clitheroe Auction Mart in September 2002. But when a further inspection was carried out in May this year, 19 pairs of fake "Rockport" boots were found on display for £40. Magistrates were told


that as an equivalent pair of genuine boots retails for £150, Patel's stock risked lost sales of nearly £3,000 to legitimate "Rockport" retailers. Pleading guilty to an offence under the Trade Marks Act, Patel (41), of


Ladies’ boost for hospice


A COFFEE morning held at the Ribble Valley Mayor’s Parlour proved excep­ tionally successful. Organised by-St'‘Michael and St


John’s Ladies Group, and attended by around 60 people, the event included a tombola, bucket raffle and plant, cake and coffee stalls and was held to raise money for the East Lancashire Hospice. Supporters of the group have helped


swell its fund for the hospice to £1,350. Secretary Mrs Tina O’Donnell


thanked everyone who turned up despite the dreadful weather. J Our picture shows group members


Denise Ramsden, Francis Nelson, Mar­ garet Maffia, Patsy Holgate and Veron­ ica Bradley.


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for food by Duncan Smith


A RIBBLE VALLEY rector is leading the way in putting ancient churches to new uses. A leading Church of England clergyman


has recently called on fellow clerics to use their churches every day of the week, not just for weekend worship. He said churches should be used for activi­


ties other than worship, just as they would have been in the Middle Ages, when many parish churches were built. Among his ideas was the use of churches for food fairs, showing off the rich variety of local produce. Now one Ribble Valley church - St Wilfrid’s at Ribchester - is doing just that.


Travel agency staff’s coffee fund-raiser


YOU will be able to have a cup of coffee and do your bit for charity as you make your holiday plans at a Clitheroe travel agency tomorrow. Althams staff will be serving coffee and


biscuits at the King Street shop between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. as part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. They will be joining thousands of other


Charlotte Street, Black- bum, told the court he has since given up market trad­ ing.


Latest auction mart prices


TUESDAY’S sale at Clitheroe Auction Mart saw a drop in lamb prices, due in part to an excitable national media causing a drop in export demand. Even so, more than 1,000


lambs were presented for sale, as was the case at the previous day’s store lamb sale, where good returns were recorded. An indiffer­ ent quality of clean cattle saw a range in price from 105p per kg to 42p per kg, although numbers were slightly increased.Standard lambs (32.1kg to 39kg) made up to 110.5p per kg (average 101.5p), medium lambs (39.1kg to 45.5kg) went to 105.5p (average 97p) and heavy lambs (45.5kg+) went to 98p per kg (average 92p). Prime bulls wentto93p


per kg (average 92.5p) and commercial bulls to 86p per kg (average 78p). Premium heifers went to 105p per kg (average 104p) while prime heifers made to 92p per kg and commercial heifers to 60p per kg.


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the Clitheroe Auction Mart car boot sale on Sunday from which all proceeds will go to Macmillan Nurses. - There will also be a coffee morning and


stalls at Corbridge Court Sheltered Accommodation, Clitheroe, from 10-30 a.m. to noon tomorrow.


Your chance to join the Bench


RIBBLE VALLEY residents are being given the opportunity to play their part in local jus­ tice by applying to become magistrates. Applications are being invited from ordi­


nary people who want to serve their commu­ nity in this important role. In order to become a magistrate, entrants


must be of good character and have personal integrity. The job involves the ability to weigh evidence and reach reasoned decisions. Mag­ istrates should display an understanding of the local community and society in general. With certain exceptions, anyone who lives


in the Ribble Valley and is aged between 27 and 65, is eligible to serve as a magistrate.' No formal qualifications are required. Lay magistrates are not paid for carrying


out their duties, but may claim allowances, within specified limits, for travelling, subsis­ tence and financial loss. The closing date for applications to join the Ribble Valley Magis­ tracy in 2004 is Sunday, November 30th. Further details and application forms are


available from: The Secretary, Lancashire Advisory Committee, County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ, tel.: 01772 533542/533114, fax: 01772 531987, e-mail: magistracy@css.lanc- scc.gov.uk or on the website www.lan- cashire.gov.uk


Group now linked with 1,000 carers


CARERS LINK is now in contact with more than 1,000 carers in Hyndburn and the Rib­


ble Valley. The second AGM of the Hyndburn and


Ribble Valley branch of the organisation was held in Accrington Town Hall. Many carers who were there were delighted


to see photographs of the year's activities organised by Carers Link in partnership with Lancashire Adult Education Carers Project. The mayors of both the Ribble Valley and


Hyndbum were present, together with repre­ sentatives from statutory and voluntary sec­ tor organisations. In his report; the chairman of Carers Link,


Mr Brian Cushing, said the year had been one, of momentous growth and change for the


organisation. During 2002/2003, the charity's income had


increased by more than 50%, enabling Carers Link to undertake a number of new initiatives that were making a real difference to local car-


,ers. ... i ... The support for Young Carers had .. .


increased, thanks to a BBC Children in Need grant; “hidden” carers were now beginning to be identified through local GPs’ practices due to a project funded by Hyndbum and Ribble ■Valley Primary Care Trust for Carers Link; and funding from Lancashire County Council Social Services Directorate had meant the growth of support for adult and minority eth­


nic carers. If you provide help and support for a family


member or friend; who cannot manage at home without your help because of .sickness, age or disability/ Carers Link may be able.to help you with information,: training, social events and a ‘.‘listening ear”. Carers Link can be contacted on 01254-387444.


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businesses across the country joining in the challenge, which has become an annu­ al event to raise,money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. As well as collecting cash for coffees, Althams staff will be running a stand at


After months of planning, Rector John


Francis and his parishioners are about to stage St Wilfrid’s first ever harvest market,, when more than 40 local food producers will take stands in the church to show off their produce and offer much of it for, sale. The harvest market takes place on Satur­


day from 2 to 5 p.m., when St Wilfrid’s will be transformed for the innovative event. The 11th Century church will be given over


to stalls displaying the rich variety of foods grown by the local community on. farms, smallholdings, allotments and gardens. More than 40 producers and growers have


pledged their support to the new venture and will be there to talk about their growing meth­ ods. Much of the produce will be offered for sale. Fr Francis said that the aim of the harvest


market was to celebrate the variety of foods produced in the Ribble Valley and to put the church at the centre of the celebrations - as it would have been in an earlier age - bringing together both the rural and urban communi­ ties. Local produce on display and for sale will


include bread, cheese, eggs, meat, herbs, ice cream, preserves, pies, soups, fruit and veg­ etables and much more. The harvest market will take place during


the annual British Food Fortnight, the national celebration of the country's home grown food, which runs until October 5th. • You can find out more by visiting its web­


site (www.britishfoodfortnight.com). This is the first year in which British Food


Fortnight has coordinated its activities with the annual harvest festivals.


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