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SNOW fell on Ribblesdale this week for the first time in 1904. In several places it was more than an inch thick. However, just when children got in the spirit of the season, the snow began to thaw and caused the River Ribble to flood. At Brunger- ley, the water lapped the front doors of numerous houses. Apart from the general damage and havoc caused, three local mills were partially stopped. • Tramps continued to show their affection for


the Clitheroe Workhouse as a place for lodging. During the past fortnight, there was again a con­ siderable increase in the vagrants noticed by resi­ dents. The House Committee was considering the matter and some members were of the opinion that more accommodation in the cell system would lead to a major reduction. • Unusual excitement was provided for Clitheroe people this week by a balloon dropping


in a field near the Ribble. The balloon was noticed coming over the big end of Pendle Hill and its progress was witnessed by large crowds. A few hours later it emerged that the balloon had actu­ ally sailed away after taking off from a Bradford Exhibition.


TH©UGMT for the week


we are reminded that we are all caught up in each o th e r ’s struggles. The innocent do not deserve


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to suffer and warfare is capable of bringing out the very worst in human beings, as well as great acts of heroism. Because we have “wall to


wall” news on radio and TV and on many channels, we live in a world where the smallest


s we seem to lurch from one tragedy to another,


somewhere in the world,


act of violence, horrifically performed, can draw the atten­ tion of countless millions of people all over the world in minutes. Yes, terrorism is here to stay! But let us not be dismayed. If a crazed spirit or a hard


done-by individual can have such an impact worldwide, we should believe that the spirit of goodwill from the least of us can have an enormous ripple effect. After all, is that not the way


in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ has gone out into the world, beginning in Jerusalem? We really do have to believe


in the power of our own indi­ vidual effort.


The power of our own beliefs. After all, democracy and the


vote are about believing in the power of the individual!


CANON PHILIP DEARDEN,


S( Mary’s Parish Church, Clilheroe


from North West residents about harassment from cus­ toms officers. Every year, thousands of


British shoppers exercise their right to shop in the EU


by Chris Davies MEP


s a Member of the European Parlia­ ment (MEP) for


and bring home cheap cigarettes and alcohol. So long as the goods are for


private use and are not re­ sold, shoppers are not break­ ing the law. European rules provide for


free movement of goods within EU borders. Trav­ ellers are allowed to bring home up to 90 litres of Mne, 110 litres of beer and 3,200 cigarettes. But enforcement of the


rules has sparked controver­ sy. Many shoppers claim that they have been unfairly treated by customs officials.


ment of passengers. The deci­ sion is based on the treatment of those shoppers who have been buying cigarettes and alcohol abroad in the EU and then selling them on to family and friends on a "not for prof­ it" basis. In such cases UK authori­


ties are entitled to confiscate the goods concerned, and may even seize the shopper's vehicle with no guarantee of its return. The Commission believes


The company Hoverspeed,


which runs routes between Dover and Calais, recently launched a £50 million dam­ ages claim against HM Cus­ toms and Excise, accusing its staff of heavy-handed treat­


that in such cases the seizure of property is a "severe and intrusive sanction", and that it is totally disproportionate to the "minor offence" in question. As a result it MU take the


UK to the European Court of Justice, which MU then rule


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


THE go-ahead was finally given by the Ministry of Education for a new two-form girls' grammar school in Clitheroe. Previously, the Minister had refused to allow the inclusion of the school in the building programme for 1955-56. This resulted in strong protests being held at county and local level. Concerns were raised about the state of lessons currently being held at a wooden hut, erected four years ago as a temporary measure. Headteacher, Miss W. M. Lumb, was over the moon Mth the decision. A site, about a quarter of a mile from the Royal Grammar School in Chat-


burn Road, had been earmarked for the develop­ ment. • Ribble Valley people were gearing themselves


to pay tribute to the dead of two world wars at Remembrance Day services a week on Sunday. The Mayor of Clitheroe - Coun. C. Chatburn - together Mth the town council, chief officers and their wives, were intending to attend a morning service at the Parish Church. In the afternoon, wreaths were due to be laid on the war memoral by the Mayor and. Mayoress. Members of the British Legion were also expected to attend.


on the legality of the Govern­ ment's policy.


Britain should enforce


excise duty law by clamping doLvn on organised criminals smuggling these goods to reseU at a profit. But the free movement of


goods is a fundamental prin­ ciple of the EU and ordinary Clitheroe travellers should not be treated like criminals. The Government is deny­


ing people in Britain one of the benefits of belonging to theEU. People who live in France


can cross the border to Bel­ gium or Germany to take advantage of different tax regimes, but for too long the British government has relied on the Channel to provide a separation.


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Debi (26) thrives on a life of grime! A


s the winter nights draw in most people will be looking to avoid the various germs


and bugs that are doing the rounds. Not so for Debi Johnson, she


hunts them down! For the 26-year-old from Langho


has been appointed as a Microbio­ logical Lab Technician for Black- burn-based Thwaites Brewery with a brief of detecting beer bacteria. And Mth a degree in microbiolo­


gy and pharmacology at Liverpool University to her name, Debi is cer­ tainly well qualified to spot any unwanted organisms lurking in the


malt and hops.


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NATURAL STONE “It may surprise some people, but


I actually enjoy searching for bacte­ ria,” she said. “I’m also very keen on the research side of things and the hands-on role that I have at Thwaites has certainly developed my taste for the science of breMng. “I t ’s a shame I ’m more of a


whisky drinker really, but a few more months working in a brewery no doubt I’ll start sampling the odd


ale or two!” When she isn’t eyeballing a Petrie


dish, animal lover Debi spends her time caring for her cat and dog and riding her horse, Reg. (s)


Sab den since its independence!


A FASCINATING history of Sabden in the 100 years since it gained its indepen­ dence from Pendleton, Read, and Wiswell, has been very well received. Retired teacher Mrs


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A MONSTER bonfire and a spectacular firework display at the Castle field was planned this year. This was due to the ongoing efforts of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale Rotary Clubs. By permission of the Ribble Valley Council, the


bonfire was intended to be held on land next to the football pitches. It was going to cost the clubs about £300 to


stage the bonfire spectacular. Speaking about the safety aspect on the night,


a spokesman for the two clubs, said: “Youngsters love their Guy Fawkes’ night, but so often the fun can turn to tragedy. By putting on an organised display we are hop­


ing that the children will forsake their own bon­ fires, where danger lurks, and come to see ours." 0 Plans to build a Job Centre in Clitheroe


received a setback this week. Permission for the centre - on the site of the Norweb sub-station in King Lane - was refused by the Ribble Valley Council’s development sub-committee. Officers argued th a t the application was


regarded as “premature” because of the lack of servicing and parking facilities in the area.


A £439 boost for charity


AN in-store coUectipn in Sainsbury's Clitheroe supermarket raised £439


for the Children's Soci­ ety. ■


The-Rev. Rodney Nicholson, vicar of Low Moor and priest-in- charge of Chatburn and Downham, who chairs the local Children’s Soci­ ety action group, said that it was an excellent figure. The year's total for supermarket and town centre collections was £1,031, a £300 increase on 2003 and a


£200 increase on 2002. The Children's Soceily which is a voluntary


. organisation within the Church of England, runs a range of projects, for deprived young people, including help and safe-; ty for the thousands of children and young peo-; pie who have run away


from home. The action group’s


next event is this Satur­ day when there is a cof­ fee morning in the Rib­ ble Valley town hall from 10 a.m. to noon.


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Audrey Barrett and graphic designer Mr David Eaves have jointly produced the book, which is a photograph­ ic history of “Sabden Past And Present” with dozens of photographs from the archives and many loaned by villagers themselves. The authors were at Sab­


den Primary School last Sat­ urday to sign the first copies of the book, which gives a fascinating account in words and pictures of this popular village on the slopes of Pen­


dle Hill. It is published by Landy


Publishing and costs £10. Our picture shows Mrs


Barrett, Mr Eaves and pub­ lisher Bob Dobson at Sabden


Primary School. (B231004/1)


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Two glorious reasons for a celebration


Michael and St Jo h n s Church, in Clitheroe, to mark 200 years of the Order of Sis­ ters of Notre Dame. The special service of


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thanksgiving coincided witK a celebration to mark Clitheroe nun Sister Eileen Pollard’s golden jubilee. More than 300 people from


as far afield as London and Scotland attended the Mass at the church where the guest speaker was former Clitheroe resident Sister Jennifer Smith. Sister Smith, who now lives


in Scotland, thanked the nuns for their hard work and con-


ARISHIONERS from all over the country congregated a t St


tinuous dedication to the reli­


gious life. Pleasant memories of days


gone by were shared during the afternoon and a total of £700 was raised to be donated towards improving the quality of life of people in need. A birthday atmosphere was


created when Sister Pollard was showered with presents and asked to cut a big cake in celebration of 50 years of ded­


ication. Sister Pollard is pictured


with a one of her many gifts - a hand-made bookmark spe­ cially designed by one of the sisters to mark her achieve­


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