Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clitherbe 422324 (Editorial),'422323 (A'd^ ' 2 Clitheroe 'Advertiser&Times, April 8th,’ 2004


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AT A GLANCE...


School’s 450th birthday plans - page 4 War declared on flytippers - page 8


Village trip down Memory Lane - page 11 INFORM ATION Duty chemist: Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Church Street,


Clitheroe: Good Friday, noon to 1 p.m. Boots the Chemists, 15-19 Castle Street, Clitheroe:


Easter Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Heyes Chemists, 35 Moor Lane, Clitheroe: Easter


Monday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0345 462200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Blackburn, Hyndburn and Rib-


ble Valley 01254 207999. Environmental Agency: Emergency Hotline - 0800


807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line:


01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribblc Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline, Volunteering Project: 01200


422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771.


QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324 Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282 422331 Fax: 01200 443467 editor e-mail: vivien.meath@castlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smith@eastiancsncws.co.uk sport e-mail: edward.lcc@castlancsnews.co.uk


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WEEKEND WEATHER: Easter will be cloudy and showery, with a few sunny periods. It will feel cold for the time of year in the light northerly winds.


SUNRISE: 6-27 a.m. SUNSET: 7-57 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 7-57 p.m.


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Valley delights at national show


by Duncan Smith


SCENIC delights of the. Ribble Valley were promoted when Lancashire tourism officers set up stall a t the Ordnance Sur­ vey Outdoors Show, held at the National


Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The tourism team from Lancashire County


Council highlighted attractions and events across the Red Rose County, with those in the Valley featuring strongly. They included the Tolkien Trail around


Hurst Green and Stonyhurst College - prov­ ing particularly popular since the phenomenal success of the “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy. It has aroused fresh interest in the author, J.R.R. Tolkien, who spent holidays at Stony-


„hurst College. “It is widely believed that the area around


the college was the inspiration for “The Shire”, the idyllic home of the Hobbits in his fictional Middle-Earth.


WINNERS of the Howell Movement a t Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were; Mr D. Mortimer and Mrs B. Wilson, Mrs J. Mar-


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A SECOND club night for local youths was held at Rendezvous in Whalley on Friday.


Disco gets full marks '


Following the success of the Valen­ M M USSM ■ U V.rL II n : ■111! l | p f i | j *3


tine's bash held on February 13th, Ren­ dezvous and Whalley Police staged another club night aimed at 11 to 16- year-olds. Around 150 youngsters showed up for


the event with music provided by DJ Keith Boden, who played funky house, mainstream dance, R'n'B and party anthems. Police Community Support Officer


(PCSO) Jason Taylor said: “They all behaved themselves and there was no trouble or drunkeness a t all inside or outside.” He added: “There will definitely be


another one in the future because they all behaved.” Picture shows some of the youngsters


who enjoyed the club night. (A020404/1)


Colourful experience


WEARING their native dress a group of children from Tanzania will bring “The African Experience” to Whalley during the Easter holidays. More than 30 children with five adults and. the District Commissioner for Magu, the area where the orphan chil­ dren come from, have arrived in Britain. They are expected at the 10 a.m. service


Also highlighted at the prestigious tourism


event was the Bowland Festival, which takes place from June 10th to 15th and is expected to draw large numbers of visitors to the area. Attractions at the festival include a series of guided walks to look at the wildlife around the


Forest of Bowland. There was also a strong emphasis at the


show on promoting cycling in Lancashire, including cycle routes in the Ribble Valley. County Coun. Hazel Harding, leader of the


council, said: “Tourism is a vital part of Lan­ cashire’s economy and the variety and quali­ ty of outdoor activities and pursuits we have to offer is one of our major assets. “Promoting the county at national and


international shows like this is just one way we can help maximise the number of people who come to Lancashire. “I am sure the coming year will see many


people visiting the Red Rose County for day trips, weekend breaks and, hopefully, longer stays.”


Clitheroe Bridge Club weekly results


tindale and Mr C. Pollard. On Thursday winners were: NS Mr C. Pollard and Mrs P. Murray, Mr A. and Mr P. Norris. EW Col M. Jeffery


and Mrs M. Phillips with Mrs I. Park and Mrs K. Hig- son. The AGM will be held before play tonight.


Axe set to fall on post offices? Both branches are in the


Primrose ward of the town and ward Coun. Allan Knox is not only against the idea of the clo­ sures, but is also against the reasons behind the restructur­ ing of urban post offices pro­ gramme. He said: “Both offices are


vital assets to the residents and are used effectively. “The whole pretext behind


the reasons for closure is wrong.” Similar concerns were expressed by same ward Coun. Mary Robinson who is a regu­ lar customer at the Henthorn Road office. The proposals have yet to be


rubber stamped and Post Office Ltd are trying to make every effort to keep their cus­


tomers informed and would welcome the views of the pub­ lic on the matter. Mr Eddie Herbert, head of


area for the company, said: “Proposals to close post offices are not made without consider­ able research and discussion. “We are anxious that cus­


tomers and all relevant organi­ sations understand why we consider it necessary to reduce the size of our network. “The harsh reality is that


many urban offices are strug­ gling to survive because there are too many branches for the amount of business. “Offices in the constituency


have been adversely affected by a declining number of cus­ tomers, increasing running costs, and the recent change to


how benefits are paid with the introduction of direct pay­ ments into accounts.” Last month, Ribble Valley


MP Mr Nigel Evans urged the government to halt the closures of post offices throughout the country, especially in rural areas. Now he is appealing for peo­


ple to speak out and save the branches from facing the axe. “We must make a stand and


I urge people to write to Post­ watch to highlight there dissat­ isfaction towards these barbar­ ic closures”, stated Mr Evans. Residents are able to voice


their opinions by writing to: National Consultation Team, PO Box 2060, WATFORD, WD18 8ZW, by May 17th.


on Easter Day at the Parish Church, and will later attend the Methodist Church. On Wednesday they will visit at Whalley Primary School and present a performance.


ES THE winning numbers in this week’s Hospice Lottery draw are: 1st - £1,000 - Mrs Anne Clarkson,


Clitheroe; 2nd - £250 - Miss Wendy Pickup, Accrington; 3rd - £100 -Mrs Audrey Fox, Blackburn.


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BUDDING performers from the Ribble Valley Youth Theatre took centre stage over the weekend as they presented an Easter “eggstrav-


aganza”. More than 20 talented young­


sters, ranging from 11 to 18-year- olds, sprung into action to perform


THERE were some high spirits at a surprise party in Clitheroe. Every Monday evening a social


function is held by members of Rib­ ble Valley Visually Impaired Group at St Michael and St John’s Catholic Social Club in Lovvergate. On this occasion all the regular


members were present and the ladies had provided a superb buffet supper. Mr Sam Horsfield said that Lizzie


brought Christine, Walter brought Keith, Laurie brought Stan, Fable brought Chris and the rest brought


themselves. He explained that the party was a


“The Easter Bunny Talent Show.” The two-night event combined


comedy with singing, dancing and acting, and attracted a good turnout to the show, which was presented at Clitheroe Parish Church Hall. Mr Bruce Houlker, one of the organisers, said youngsters per­


surprise for one of the lady members and that all was going quite well until some of the sighted partici­ pants became somewhat boisterous. He said: “It seems that Fable was


on a strict diet and the sight of so much delicious food, which he was forbidden to enjoy, did nothing for


his temper.” In addition to this, both Laurie


and Walter rolled about in mock battle, then developed a passion for Lizzie, which she did not return, but gazed at them disdainfully, probably thinking: “Boys will be boys.” Mr Horsfield continued: “Howev­


EASTER BUNNIES, alias, young performers from the youth theatre showing off their talent


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formed very well on both nights and their hard work and efforts certainly paid off, as everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time. There was fun for everyone on the


night as the audience had a chance to take part in a thought-provoking seasonal quiz.


High jinks and high teas are the highlight of the evening!


er, a few stern words soon restored orderly calm to the proceedings, because as everyone knows guide dogs are the best behaved of crea­ tures and always respond to their owners.” He added: “You did realise I was talking about our guide dogs, didn’t


you?” The group meets on Monday


evening at the Catholic Social Club on Lowergate. Inquiries are always welcome and more details are avail­ able from Ken on 01254 246772, Sam on 01200 426822 or Jean on 01254 240737.


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Birthday proves a treat for mum


A WOMAN who will be well known in the Ribble Valley for her ties with Bolton-by-Bowland celebrated her 90th birthday on Friday. Mrs Agnes Yorke, nee Wilson, grew


up in Sheffield, but moved to Bolton-by- Bowland in later life where her grandfa­ ther acted as Canon for 52 years and where her grandmother formed the WI. She married Mr Michael Yorke from


Halton West and the couple had two children - a son, Saintjohn, and daugh­ ter Susan - the former flying in all the way from New Zealand to help his mother celebrate her birthday. A popular resident at Waddington


Hospital Cottages, Mrs Yorke loves gar­ dening and helps to look after the flower beds She enjoyed a tea party prepared by


her daughter on her birthday with fellow residents at Waddington Hospital Cot­ tages. Mrs Yorke received two surprises on


her birthday - a visit by the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times photographer, which she had not been expecting, and a visit from a friend from Gloucestershire who she had helped to bring up. Our picture shows Mrs Yorke with her son and daughter. (B020404/9)


Easter Bunnies are an audience hit


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Safety tests on Valley homes


by Duncan Smith


RADON gas detectors will be fitted in 120 Ribble Valley homes as part of a


new monitoring campaign. Ribble Valley Borough Council will check


properties in Chatburn, Grindleton and Downham, as well as a small area to the north of Clitheroe town centre. Special radon detectors will be placed


inside selected properties for three months. The initiative has been launched after the


British Geological Survey highlighted the possibility of above-average levels of radon in several villages in the rural borough. Radon is a naturally-occurring, colour­


less, odourless radioactive gas that seeps out of the ground. Normally it disperses harm­ lessly in the air, but can be harmful if it col­ lects in enclosed spaces, including under houses or other buildings.


■ A PARAGRAPH on Paythorne which appeared in the new Ribble Valley Explorer 2004 magazine, distributed free with last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser, referred to “a large caravan park popular all year round”. We have been asked by a resident of


The National Radiological Protection


Board estimates that exposure to radon causes between 90 and 280 workplace deaths from lung cancer in the UK each year. The council environmental health officer,


Mr Matthew Riding said: “Radon is a cause for concern because exposure to it over time increases the risk of lung cancer, particular­ ly among smokers.. “However, high levels of radon in houses


can be remedied by making minor struc­ tural alterations, such as increasing ventila­ tion.


“Selected residents will be approached to


undertake this free research, which we hope will establish that radon is not a major prob­


lem in Ribble Valley.” Further information on radon is available


from Matthew Riding on 01200 414470 or the National Radiological Prevention


Board on 0800 614529.


the village to clarify that the Twin Ghyll Caravan Park was refused an 11-month licence by Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil earlier this year. In the past it has operated on the basis


of an eight-month licence, opening from March to October.


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