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INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


I Valley Matters.......... I Village News.............. [Letters ...................... I Weekendplus .......... I Weekend T V ............ ! Family Notices......... IReadersplus — . . . . iJobs .......................... I Propertyplus — IMotorsplus........ S Sport --------. . . .


............6 and 7 ..........11 to 13 ........16 and 17


. . . . . . .3 5 to 37 . . . . .2 4 and 25 ___.22 and 23


...................... 49 ..............51 to 53 ..............39 to 48 . . . . . . . . 57 to 67 ........ . ..6 8 to 72


AT A GLANCE...


A poignant roll call - page 4 Tot’s date with Santa - page 5


Win a festive bottle of bubbly - page 37 School’s ambitious sports plan - page 38 Blues set to unveil new boss - page 72


INFORMATION


Duty chemist: Buckleys Chemist, 4 Railway View Road; Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m.


Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Eiectricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800111999. Water: 0845 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 Vioience Heipiine: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Blackburn, Hyndbum and Rib­ ble Valley 01254 207999.


Environmental Agency: Emergency Hotline - 0800 807060.


• Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: .


01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604.


Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324


Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282 422331


Fax: 01200 443467 editor e-mail: vivien.mealh(geastlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smith@eastlancsnews.co.uk sport c-mail: edward.lee@eastlancsncws.co.uk


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Parents faced son’s funeral ordeal


by Faiza Afzaal THE grieving


Clitheroe parents of a tragic 19-month-old toddler who was found dead a t his childmin­ d er’s home in April, have faced the ordeal of a second funeral to bury the organs of their


child. Close friends and family


gathered at little Joshua James Massey-Hodgkin- son’s (pictured right with his mother) grave yester­ day in Clitheroe Cemetery for a small ceremony to pay their last respects. Police released Joshua’s


body to his parents Simon Hodgkinson and Emma Ma^ey for burial in May, but because the first post­ mortem,^carried out at Pendlebury Children’s Hospital, proved inconclu­ sive, , his organs were


retained for further tests and investigations.The parents were told a few days ago th a t tests had been completed and that they could have the organs back. Earlier this week,


Joshua’s grandmother, Mrs Cathy Massey, revealed the family’s heartache of having to face another funeral for Joshua. She said: “This is just


the next stage in a long process.With the organs buried, at least we know Joshua is finally at rest and we can put this part behind us. We still howev­ er have to get through Christmas without him, which will be extremely difficult. “We regularly visit


Joshua’s tiny grave and would just like to whole­ heartedly thank all our family and friends that have supported us


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the volunteer NEXT year, 2005, was officially designated the “Year of the Volunteer" by Chancellor Gordon Brown earlier this year. During th e year there will be various events held


around the country with a different theme each month - youth and chil­ dren, the environment, older people and so on. But in Clitheroe, Trinity


Community Partnership is kicking off the year early. Tomorrow it will stage


an Open Day for people interested in volunteering. Existing Trinity volunteers will be there as well for a get-together and buffet lunch. Potential volunteers are


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throughout this difficult time. We will continue to need their support in the future, as this is not over


yet.” Registered childminder.


Wendy Dawn Barlow (37), of Eightacre Avenue, Sabden, is accused of killing Joshua some tihie between April 16th and 17th this year.


Workers’ strike threat suspended


WORKERS at Clitheroe chemical firm Johnson Matthey Catalysts sus­ pended a proposed strike action on Friday after attempting to come to an agreement to end their pay dispute. Up to 70 employees -


members of GMB and Amicus union’


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whelmingly voted in favour of the strike action after rejecting the compa­ ny’s annual pay offer of 3%.


However, after a series


of crisis talks between firm bosses and union leaders, it seems attempts to resolve the dispute are on-going and a decision is likely to be made soon. A spokesman for the


joint unions, said: “After some considerable negoti­ ation, it was agreed that the joint trade unions would accept an offer of a three-year pay deal and recommend th a t their members accept this offer.


“However, In the next


few days, members will be balloted. “Union officers wish to


make it clear th a t they may still take industrial action on December 18th, if the membership ballot is against this new offer. The officers hope to see an amicable settlement to this dispute.” Similar views were


expressed by a spokesman for Johnson Matthey Cat­ alysts, who said: “Positive


Fun-filled festivities for village’s senior citizens


A FUN-FILLED festive afternoon, dedicated to Whalley’s senior citi­ zens will take place at The Dog Inn on Monday. A traditional Christmas lunch of


turkey complete with all the trim­ mings, a general knowledge quiz with a cracking prize for the xvinner and three games of bingo are all planned for Whalley’s over 60s between 2-30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The special afternoon has been


arranged by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Jason Tay­ lor, with the help of licensee of the pub, Mr Norman Atty and pub manager, Mr Nigel Riley. The guest speaker for the after­


noon will be police chief Insp. Bob Ford, who will give an insight into how police officers are working hard to make the Ribble ’Valley a safer place. There will also be a short question and answer session where Insp. Ford will be able to answer questions on how policing in the vil­ lage of 'Whalley can be improved. Following the speech, i t will be


“eyes down” for the guests who will take part in three games of bingo. The games will be hosted by


Jason and prizes for the line include. bottles of plonk, boxes of chocolate and general Christmas stocking fillers..... as well as festive hampers for the house. Jason said he had arranged the


festive afternoon to bring together some of the older residents of the village and hoped it was a success. He added: “Having arranged


numerous events for the young peo­ ple of the village in the past, I thought Christmas time would be the perfect opportunity to bring together some of the older residents of the village.” Admission fee for the event, which


includes a scrumptious meal and games of bingo, is £5. Those who are interested in attending'should buy the tickets from Mr Atty or Mr Riley at The Dog Inn. For further information, please call Jason on 01200 458772.


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discussions with the unions have taken place and further consultations are on-going. “We hope the revised


offer, which will hopefully see members accepting a pay rise by 10% over three years, will lead to an amicable settlement being reached.” Further details regard'


ing any strike action will follow in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times.


invited to go along and have a chat with Mrs Janet Dodd, the Volunteering Development Co-ordina­ tor, and Miss Maureen Hornby, who works for the Volunteering Development Project. Visitors can find out about the very varied work that Trinity carries out in the Ribble Valley and Hyndburn areas, par­ ticularly with people who are excluded from ordinary social, educational, and training activities. Current volunteers will be more than happy to discuss their work and what they get out of it. The Open Day runs


from noon until 3 p.m. at the Trinity Centre (behind the Citizens Advice Bureau) at the bottom of Parson Lane and Janet and Maureen look forward to welcoming anyone who may be interested in volun­ teering. Further informa­ tion about volunteering with Trinity can be obtained from Mrs Dodd on 01200 427886, 07817 945834 or email: janet.dodd@trinitypart-


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Whalley takes a step back in time to Victorian celebration


t o n ig h t is the night when Whalley is transported back to Victorian times for the village’s annual Pickwick Night. Each December villagers have enjoyed the joys, smells and sounds of the annual event. With the clock well and truly


turned back, visitors will he able to sample rich pickings offered by Whalley traders, who will be dressed in Victorian garb between


6 and 9 p.m. Brass bands, steam organs, fire-


eaters, jugglers and school choirs have been part of the line-up in previous years, and this year.


organisers are promising more enter­ tainment than ever before. Motorists are remindeed that the


centre of Whalley will be closed to traffic tonight throughout the event. King Street will close from its junc­ tion with Station Road to its junc­ tion with Accrington Road between 6 and 9 p.m. Only emergency vehi­ cles will have right of way and bus services will be diverted. Ribble Valley Borough Council


legal director Mr Paul Timson said: “Following discussions with the local police, it has been agreed to close a section of the main street. This closure has worked well in pre­


vious years, with people saying it enhanced their enjoyment of the


event.” Drivers are asked to park at Oakhill College in Wiswell Lane or. the Railway Sidings in Station


Road. Both of these areas will be super­


vised and a park and ride system will be in operation. Mr Timson added; “It is appreci­


ated that the arrangements may cause some inconvenience, but the safety of visitors and residents is of


’ paramount importance and we are asking everyone for their coopera­


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Asbestos dumped in rural lay-%


by Faiza Afzaal


PROTECTIVE boiler suits and masks were donned by council workers when they were called to remove two tonnes of asbestos dumped in a lay-by in


Twiston. Three workers from Ribble Val­


ley Borough Council’s emergency clearance teams spent up to four hours last Thursday trying to remove around 50 corrugated sheets left in Black Moss Road - about four miles away from Do\vn-


ham. After the major clean-up opera­


tion, which cost the council in the region of £500, the asbestos was covered in protective sheeting and stored in a council depot. I t was then ready to be trans­


ferred to a specialist tip designed to handle contaminated material in Freckleton, near Preston, the fol­ lowing morning. Mr Alan Boyer, street cleansing


and grounds maintenance manager for the borough council, said he was annoyed because the whole incident had taken up the council’s valuable


time and money. But he is now trying to hamnier


home the message to illegal fly-tip­ pers, that if they are caught dump­ ing waste, they should be prepared to face a hefty fine.


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A VOLUNTEER from Clitheroe has been rewarded for his contribution towards conser­ vation in the Ribble Valley. Mr Philip Lord, who is Chair­


man of the Ribble Valley Catch­ ment Conservation Trust, was presented with the “Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer”, at a recent dinner. The event was held by The Association of Rivers Trust (ART), an organisation which promotes practical and sustain­ able solutions to environmental issues. It presented the awards in recognition of excellence.


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achievement and contribution made by individuals and groups


to the Trusts movement. Mr Lord, who received the


honour from Mr John Bateman of HSBC, was given a cheque for £2,000 to spend on the conser­ vation project of his choice. The award-winning volunteer


was recognised for his work within the Ribble trust, a regis­ tered charity, whose aim is to restore and improve the rivers Ribble, Hodder and Calder.


Our picture shows Mr Lord


receiving his award from Mr Bateman, (s)


He said: “It is likely that whoever


is responsible for dumping the asbestos just didn’t want to pay to dispose of it properly. “However, what he or she didn’t realise was that they were putting lives at risk by leaving it in a lay-by. “’We were very lucky th a t we


were given the go-ahead to dispose of the asbestos in Freckleton the next day - otherwise we would have had to wait until Tuesday.


“Fly-tippers are being warned to


dispose waste properly or face a fine and not to take the easy and dan­ gerous option by dumping it any­


where.” Mr Boyer also stressed that peo­


ple pa3ung someone to dump waste, should take full responsibility to ensure that the rubbish is disposed of at the tip and not in a lay-by! Council workers pictured during the clean-up. (G021204/lb)


Warning after spate of burglaries


HOUSEHOLDERS across the Ribble Valley are being urged to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries in the area. The police warning has been


issued after three houses were tar­ geted in the short space of two hours on Monday morning a t Beech Close in Clayton-le-Dale. O Between 2 and 4 a.m., raiders


first smashed their way into a 68- year-old woman’s house while she was asleep and made a search of the premises - only to leave empty


handed. 9 They then targeted a 73-year-


old man’s house on the same close


and attempted to gain entry by getting in via the rear uPVC door. When their attempts proved


unsuccessful, they prised open a downstairs window, made a search of the premises, and escaped unseen with £520 cash. • The third incident took place


during the same morning when the offenders gained entry to a 43- year-old woman’s house and made off with £100 taken from her


handbag. Her handbag was later discov­


ered abandoned in the back gar­


den. Following the thefts, Insp. Bob


Ford, of Clitheroe police, is warn-


ing house owners to step up their security in and around the house and is urging them to be on their guard for any suspicious activity. He said: “House-to-house


inquiries have since been carried out, but we are extremely anxious to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the burglaries. “We would also like people to


keep their doors and windows as secure and possible and to keep the'burglar alarms set a t all


times.” If you can help with any infor­


mation, please call the police on 01200 443344, or Crimestoppers


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Christmas fair proves a real cracker


FATHER Christmas made an early visit to Clitheroe when Brookside Primary School held its Christmas fair. He was able to enjoy lots of seasonal fun


and games, including stalls, a tombola, raf­ fles and refreshments. A Christmas cracker competition also inspired some wonderful


entries, and was won by a fantastic “Rein­ deer Cracker”. Support for the event from parents and friends of the school was excel­ lent, with £1,200 raised for school funds. Pictured are some of the Brookside pupils with their entries in the Christmas cracker competition, (s)


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