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4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 30th, 2003


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around 10-15 a.m. You will find folk sitting


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in a wide circle around a table with flowers, a candle and a cross. , You will be hit by a babble


of voices, but around 10-25 a.m., the candle is lit, and the room becomes very still. On the stroke of 10-30


a.m. there will be a welcome, specially to newcomers. . There follows a brief read­


ing or a sentence from Scrip­ ture "those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength" - for that is what these folk have come for - to . renew their strength. The room fills with quiet


music - and then silencel Silence for half-an-hour


during which a great peace descends upon the group, a peacefulness which is not affected by the summer sounds of children in the school playground or a noisy . conference in another part of the Abbey. What are these folk doing? They are medi-. taring, practising one of the most ancient ways t f allow­ ing their Creator to break into their lives. No childish list of Father


Christmas requests here; no desperate moaning about personal failures, not even prayer for others, simply half an hour resting in the Divine


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NEW complex in th e to u r ism in d u s try has


become the first property


in the Ribble Valley to be award­ ed five s ta r s by th e English Tourism Council in the latest round of inspections. This is the highest grading to be


made for self-catering accommoda­ tion. Woifen Mill at Chipping, a 300-


year-old charismatic property located in a tree-lined fold beneath Parlick Pike and Wolf Fell, was converted into a complex over a year ago. Incorporated into it are nine


fully self-contained, individually designed cottages and suites and it


boasts a large lounge with views over the lake.


Mr Michael Lawson, owner of


Woifen Mill, commented: "I am delighted th a t the complex has impressed the inspectors and that these cottages have contributed to adding to the quality tourism product that Ribble Valley has to offer to the visitor." Jane Silvester, Tourism and Arts


Officer, Ribble Valley Borough Council added: "The Ribble Valley places great emphasis on promot­ ing a quality experience and awards such as this help consider­ ably to raise the profile of the area." The breathtaking complex has also been shortlisted for the North-


THOUGHT f o r t h e w e e k


OME w ith me to Whalley Abbey on any Friday morning


presence. Of course all medi­ tators know that it is not all that easy. Our minds are like


grasshoppers, and "distract­ ing thoughts" besiege every meditator. But there are ways of


dealing with this, so most people start with relaxation. If the body is right, the


mind and the soul are more likely to be in tune.' So dur­ ing th a t quiet music you will hear people breathing deeply, shuffling their feet, and settling their bums, so, th a t they are totally still, yet attentive. Then, as the silence deep­


ens, each person will focus on; their chosen "mantra". Most of these meditators are Christian, so, they may simply recite the name of their friend, Jesus. Others _ may silently


rehearse th e mysterious words from the final verses of the Bible "Maranatha" - Aramaic for. I'Qur Lord, come." This is the Mantra rec­


ommended by the founder of this International Medi­ tation Fellowship, Fr John- Main, a Roman Catholic monk, who, working in India, learned from Hindu friends their ancient art of meditation, and discovered: the same practice of s i len t. prayer within- his own Christian tradition.


At the end of 30 minutes,


the room again fills with music and the statues around the circle become mobile, opening their eyes and stretching. Some wake upl I t is very easy to fall asleep


in such a deeply peaceful set­ ting. A short reading and then refreshments.’ How else could we com­


plete the experience? News and prayer requests are exchanged over the tea and coffee and gradually we slip away, refreshed for another, week after coming close to


. the Presence which is always with us, but rarely percieved as clearly or as closely as when we "wait" in disciplined silence upon our Creator, whatever our vision of that Mystery may be. This Whalley Abbey


group was founded in the early '90s of the last century by the Rev. D en n is . McWilliam and the Rev. Eric Joselyn whoptdgether with their wives called the first meeting and created a’tradi-


, tion which is there for anyone to enjoy. - ’ You do not have to buy a ticket or join a membership, you can simply turn up on any Friday morning. Facili­ ties and the refreshments cost £1.50.; - ■ v See you some happy Fri­


day! . iii '. -v . The Rev. Ian D. H.'


- Robins, Anglican priest ___;i.


West Tourist Board's Self-Catering Holiday of the Year award.


Shortlisted for the Great Days


Out Award is the Forest of Bow- land which will be competing against Blackpool. The awards will take place at the


City of Manchester Stadium on November 17th. Nominations for the Great Days


Out Award were made by people living in, working in or visiting the region who were urged to vote for their favourite day out in the North West by clicking on to www.visitnorthwest.co.uk The category winners will be


entered into VisitBritain's "Excel­ lence in England" awards to take


place in 2004 „V“


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^%0RCE5TER M in e


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■ Valley will be able to post /their vote in next year's


■referendums for elected regional assemblies. The announcement was made by


the Office of the Deputy Prime Min­ ister. Referendums in the North West,


North East and Yorkshire and the Humber area are expected to be held in autumn 2004. The decision obviously means that


more votes are likely to be cast and the "North-West Regional Assembly" cam­ paign group was first to welcome the news. Postal ballot schemes a t local elec­


tions earlier this year had resulted in significant rises in turnout - nearly 50 %


turnout against a national average of 35%, its members claimed.


, In the North-West when all postal


voting was.first introduced, Chorley Borough Council saw its voter turnout rise to 61% from 32% average; Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council enjoyed


an increase in turnout of 51% from an average of 33%; and St Helen's Council turnout rose to 48% from 26% the pre­ vious year. Nick Raynsford, Minister for Local


and Regional Government explained; "Following a series of pilots in local authority elections and thorough evalu­ ation by the Electoral Commission, it is clear that all-postal ballots can signifi­ cantly increase levels of participation. “We have considered this evidence


carefully and I'm pleased to announce, that government intends to hold all ref­


erendums on elected regional assemblies and on associated local government changes by all postal ballots." Utilising a postal voting system has


other benefits for the North-West voter, states the North-West Regional Assem­ bly. Residents in rural areas will not


have to travel to a polling station to cast their vote and the electorate will also have the opportunity make a more con­ sidered decision, as ballot papers arrive before the final voting day. Tony McDermott, chairman of the


North-West Regional Assembly said: "The success of postal voting in earlier local elections is evidence of the impact this method will have on the referendum on regional government. “We can expect a g reater voter


turnout and this is good news for the referendum and good news for the peo­


Schoolboy racer Philip makes his mark against top sailors


A LOCAL schoolboy has taken part in the National Schools' Sailing Association Team Rac­ ing Regatta. Philip Manning, a Year 10


pupil at Moorland School, Clitheroe, had an outstanding • success when he represented the Lancashire Schools Sailing Team recently. Philip travelled to Carsing-


ton Water in Derbyshire to compete in the National Schools' Sailing Association Team Racing Regatta, against the top school sailing teams in the country. Lancashire County entered


an "A", "B", and "C" team who achieved 2nd, 3rd and 6th in the event. This was a fantastic achieve­


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ment for Philip and the young Lancashire team, proving that you do not need to be near the South Coast of England to suc­ ceed to a high level in sailing. Philip’s success features on


the School website (www.moor- landschool.co.uk) and the school is extremely proud of his achievement. Pictured is Philip taking part


in the competition at Carsing- ton water, (s)


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ple of the North West, as i t is being made even easier for them to have their say on their region." From Carlisle to Crewe, everyone will


be using a postal ballot to determine their choice on regional government and local government changes. The uni­


form introduction of the postal ballot across the North West also means that people can be confident of the results drawn from the vote. Liberal Democrat Coun. Flo Clucas,


executive member of Liverpool City Council, added:"I am very happy about this announcement. I believe this will give the maximum number of people in the North West the opportunity to express their view both about local gov­ ernment reorganisation in the shire counties and also about the proposal for a directly elected Regional Assembly."


r LOOKING BACK - | 100 years ago


THE toy and pleasure fair was spoiled by the eternal rain. Potmen, fairmen and local stallholders felt inclined to cry out and shout against the absence of custom and those whose pleasure was curtailed uttered maledictions terrible against the Clerk of the Weather. ■ A tribute was paid to Police Sergeant Stazicker


who was leaving Chatburn for Hawkshead following his promotion. He was given a watch inscribed as fol­ lows: “Presented to Police Sergeant Stazicker, along with a purse of gold, by friends in Chatburn, Down- ham and Worston as a mark of esteem, and in appreci­ ation of. his 13 years of service in the District.” ■ The Mayor and Coun. Garnett were deputed to


attend the anti-gambling demonstration in Manches­ ter, but could not go owing to pressure of business.


50 years ago


RIFLEMAN Sydney Parkinson arrived home to a rousing welcome from friends and family after an absence of three years, much of which was spent as a prisoner of war in Korea and China. Highfield Road, where he lived, was gaily decorated with bunting and flags and a banner were hung across the street which read “Welcome Home”. Accompanied by his wife, Flo­ rence, who had met him in Southampton with their


eldest son, he then greeted his other two sons, one of whom was nearly three years old and whom he saw for the first time. He was taking 35 days leave prior to demobilisation


after serving in the Second World War, followed by the Korean War, during which he was captured. ■ At CRGS’s 400th Anniversary Speech Day, the


headmaster condemned the “couldn’t care less atti­ tude” of many of the day’s youth, who had, he said, “an aimlessness that was one of the most disturbing features of modern society.” He added that the good things in life must be earned before they could be enjoyed and that in the modern welfare existence it was often found that assistance was lavished on the most worthless and troublesome elements.


25 years ago


SUPPORTERS, parliamentary colleagues and the leader of the Conservative Party, Mrs Margaret Thatcher, were among mourners at the funeral of Clitheroe Division MP Mr David Wilder, who died suddenly of a heart attack. A minute’s silence was observed at council commit­


tee meetings and tributes were paid to the popular politician, author and barrister. He had been elected in 1970 and lived with his family on the outskirts of Blackburn. ■ Ribble Valley Council’s Policy and Resource


Committee recommended that a by-pass for the vil­ lage of Gisburn should be included in the North-East Lancashire Structure Plan. ■ A village mill which had “died” was given the kiss


of life. The former Trutex plant at West Bradford was reopened by Ribblesdale Fashions a company which produced printed fabric and made children’s and ladies clothing. The firm planned to have a payroll of 100, including 60 machinists, within six months.


MP welcomes new monitoring service


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A VILLAGE nursery has beeil secure and safe environment f | first-ever OFSTED report. The inspectors found that!


Brockhall, Brockhall Village, f standards evidenced by childr| a wide variety of activities. Several major factors inchl


excellent attention to meetinl ual needs, and good attentionl


Shouted racij


A CLITHEROE man shoutel ing “considerable upset” to (I multi-faith service outside thc| Clitheroe. Blackburn magistrates heal


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later, Peter Albert Cunning! group of Asian youths suggest| back to Pakistan. But Jonathan Taylor said that ju first incident in March, Cunil old daughter had died in his a! (45), of Riverlea Gardens, plel charges of racially-aggravJ behaviour. He was given a coni for 12 months and ordered tel


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HIGH hedge d is p u te s : soon be a thing of th e p a j The Government has


posed an amendent to the i Social Behaviour Act in a 1 help combat the ongoing l ments caused by high hedgtl The new addition to the)


will give local authorities the f to intervene in disputes bet'] neighbours who are u n ab l resolve the situation themsel Yvette Cooper, Minister! Regeneration at the Office of Deputy Prime Minister,


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WHALLEY'S new diabetes and blood pressure monitoring services were opened by Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans.


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macy in King Street, customers were invited to take advantage of


the free screening and monitoring services as well as meeting the area's MP by pharmacist manag­ er Lindsey McCabe. . Pictured is Mr Evans a t the


event having his blood pressure checked, (s) , -


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