16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 3rd, 2004


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Accident couple flown to safety


THE North West Air Ambu­ lance was called to two inci­ dents in Chipping on Sunday. The first took place during


the show when a 75-year-old Red Cross volunteer from Clitheroe fell and suffered a laceration to her leg. Due to heavy traffic and the


location of the event in a field, the air ambulance was scram­ bled at 1-13 p.m. Flying time from Blackpool


was 10 minutes. The ambu­ lance crew took the woman to the Royal Preston Hospital in just four minutes. At 4-15 p.m., the air ambu­


lance made its second visit to Chipping. Paraglider Phillip Olroyd (60), from Edale in Derbyshire, had crashed while taking part in a competition off Parlick Hill. He had fallen approximately 30 feet from the hill, height 432ft, and had suffered neck injuries. The air ambulance was already en route to another job, but was redirected to the village and at the scene within five minutes of the call. The man was airlifted to


Royal Preston Hopsital in seven minutes. He was stable, but concussed, (s)


WELCOME to our third instalment in a series This week we feature leavers from Bowland ordered via our office at 3 King Street, And don’t forget to look out for next Thurs- of pictures featuring Year 11 pupils as they pre- High School, Grindleton.


pare to leave the Ribble Valley’s high schools. Colour copies of the photograph can be tom right hand corner. P l a n s i n t h e p i p e l i n e


A PLANNING application for the demolition of out­ building and erection of replacement building as estate office at Deer House Farm/Ribblesdale Caravan Park, Gisburn, has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council. Comments on the pro­


posal made by Gisburne Park Estate (number (0454) must be made to the council by June 11th 2004. Other recent planning


applications are as follows: Clithcroe: Demolition of


existing garage, erection of extension to house, front porch and detached garage a t 18 Fairfield Drive (0458). Proposed dormer bedroom to rear of proper­ ty a t 6 Victoria Street (0460). Demolition of existing


outbuilding/store and erec­ tion of new lean-to exten­ sion to provide utility and shower/WC a t 2 Newton Street (0465). Barrow: First floor exten­


sion above garage a t 23 Chestnut Crescent, (0461). Billington: Double storey


extension to form ground floor lounge with bedroom and bathroom at first floor level at 31 Calder Avenue (0453). Bolton-by-Bowland: To repair three windows and


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roof damaged due to water getting in at Hun- grill (0455). Dunsop Bridge: Steel


slurry tank on concrete base together with associ­ ated underground storage tank and pipework extend­ ed. Covered manure store on concrete base at Wood- end Farm (0448). Dutton: Proposed two


storey extension and alter­ ations to existing dwelling at Low Hill House, Hunt­ ingdon Hall Lane (0443). Langho: Change of use of


open space land to domes­ tic curtilage a t 7 Fields End (0464). Rimington: Full applica­


tion for Dale View Cot­ tage, Newby(0457). West Bradford: Garden


room at Dove Syke, Eaves Hall Lane (0447). Whalley: Two storey


extension to rear of proper­ ty to form new kitchen/dining area on the ground floor and en-suite a t firs t floor a t 11 Clitheroe Road (0444). Proposed garage a t 1 Maple Close (0446). Comments must be


lodged with RVBC by tomorrow regarding prior notification of proposal for a Tarmacadam road 90 metres long by four metres wide at Greenhead Farm, Gisburn Road, Sawley.


Clitheroe, quoting the code number in the bot- day’s Clitheroe Advertiser when we feature pupils from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.


College students see how Welsh Assembly operates


AS the debate about devolved government in England hots up, politics students from Stonyhurst College are learn­ ing about the subject at first­ hand. Eight students from the final


year at the college visited the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. They talked to politicians and officials to find out if the new system had benefited the principality. They had a question-and-


answer session with Mr Paul Silk, the Chief Clerk to the assembly, who joined the body after 25 years as Chief Clerk at the Palace of Westminster. He talked about his work in


Westminster and Cardiff and about the work of the Welsh Assembly. He said that, contrary to the


public's perception, the assembly had no power to raise taxes, but it was taking a role in helping the people of Wales, such as providing free breakfasts for school pupils in the country's poorer areas. They then met the youngest


assembly member, 24-year-old Lorna Jones, who represents South Wales East for the Conser­ vatives, and fellow member Mike


Bigger and better is verdict for fair


by Duncan Smith


EXHIBITS as far as the eye could see and attractions for everyone helped to make Chip­ ping Steam Fair a weekend to


remember. At its new bigger and better


venue in Green Lane, the fair drew visitors in their thousands, encour­ aged by fine weather. It was opened by the Mayor and


Mayoress of Ribble Valley, Coun. Charles Warkman and his wife, Ruth. The civic couple were piped into the arena by Scots piper Jim Mack-


rell. After a damp and drizzly start on


Saturday morning, the skies cleared and the weather improved steadily - a huge relief to organisers who were forced to cancel last year’s fair at the 11th hour after heavy rain turned the showfield to a quagmire. This year everything ran like


clockwork, thanks to a small army of stewards and volunteers. Con­ gestion was eased by a free bus run­ ning visitors from Chipping village to the showground and back every half-hour. Attractions on the field included


German, who represents the same constituency for the Liberal Democrats. They also sat in for First Minis­


ter's Questions. A visit to Cardiff would not be complete without a visit to the


home of Welsh rugby, the Millen­ nium Stadium, and the pupils had a tour of what is also Britain's premier soccer venue until Wembley is rebuilt. The pupils have already visited the Scottish Parliaments and will


visit the Palace of Westminster and the Foreign and Common­ wealth Office later this term. The Stonyhurst pupils are pic­


tured meeting Assembly Member Mike German during their trip to the Welsh Assembly, (s)


donkey rides, rare breeds, perform­ ing dogs, craft, trade and food stalls and free entertainment running day and night in two marquees. But the stars of the show were


the magnificent steam engines, tractors, commercial, military, vin­ tage and classic vehicles, many shining like the day they were built. As ever, their owners were on hand to supply the history of their prized


vehicles. Show secretary Mary Harrison


said the exhibits and attractions had surpassed all expectations, par­ ticularly the steam engines, which had come from all over the country. There was even a steamboat! “I t’s marvellous how the village


pulls together when help is needed and everyone’s hard work has been very much appreciated this week­ end,” said Mrs Harrison. Funds raised by the steam fair


will go to various village charities and good causes.


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