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NE of Ribble Valley’s repre­ sentatives in the European Parliament, Labour’s Gary


As I see i t . . . by Duncan Smith


prospect of a double-edged sword. If players on the pitch deserve the


“appalling abuse” and called on the Spanish president of the European Parliament to commit to kicking


I racism out of football. “Our European footballers must


not be hindered or intimidated whp going about their work,” said Mr Tit-


ley- “Just because their place of work is


a football pitch, that must not exclude them from the same rights and pro­ tection from discrimination that all other European citizens receive.” Again absolutely right, but this


point that a football pitch is no differ­ ent than any other place of work rais­ es some interesting questions, and the


same rights and protection as others elsewhere, don’t they also have a duty to behave as others would el^where? If I stand in a crowded high street


and launch a full-blown verbal and even physical assault on another per­ son, wouldn’t I expect any police offi­ cer nearby to take action? Shouldn’t I expect to be arrested,


charged, prosecuted and punish^ for , my criminal behaviour? Yet how often have you seen such


an incident during a televised match? Two players going head-to-head, hurl­ ing abuse at each other, followed by fists and feet. Often it is more than two, as team mates charge in. It seems the worst they can expect is a red card and a sanction, maybe a


fine, from the FA. Yet the pitch is ringed \vith police officers, keeping a watchful eye on the crowd. Maybe they should turn their attentions to


the players. Wouldn’t it be something if one ot c


those officers marched onto the pitch and arrested a player for assault, threatening and abusive behaviour, making threats to kill or a whole host of other possible offences. Because the law of the land does


’ not - or should not - stop at the touch- line. Being on a football pitch does not exempt anyone from the standards of behaviour expected or tolerated else­ where. If you behaved in your work­ place as some sports stars behave in theirs, what would happen to you? And it isn’t just a problem of pro­ fessional sport. Close to my home is a


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A THREE-DAY bazaar held in aid of St Helen’s Church in Waddington, was hailed a success by organisers as it raised around £890 for church funds. The organising committee thanked mem­ bers of the public for attending the event, during which Clitheroe’s public hall was decorated to resemble a Japanese village. The stock left over was intended to enable the workers to hold a sale of work any time they decided, after a recovery from the recent months of hard work. 9 Very many people were saddened to hear of


the death ot former Clitheroe tradesvyoman Mrs Jane Eastwood. The former Moor Lane shoe deal­ er died this week aged 62. She was well-known in the area for assisting her husband, James, in the above-mentioned business. The couple retired four years ago and moved to Southport. Prepara­ tions were under way for a funeral service to take place in Grindleton and several Clitheroe traders


were expected to attend. O The oldest servant at Clitheroe’s Brooks Mill


was rewarded for his 25 years of hard work at the firm. Mr Joseph Aspden was presented with a sil­ ver tea set, a black ebony walking stick and a cigar holder by his workmates on his departure


from the town.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


CONTROVERSY which surrounded Clitheroe Town Council’s proposal to acquire premises in Church Street, for use as council offices, ended this week when it was announced that the build­ ing had been sold to a private contractor. The property concerned was Theydon House, former­ ly the home of a local dental surgeon. Two months ago, the council’s intention to buy the building for office accommodation was attacked at a meeting on the grounds that the purchase price was too high. A spokesman for the owners said that the premises had not been sold to the council, but to another buyer. • The Advertiser and Times announced with


deep regret the death of Mr Carey Lord, of Chat- burn Road, Glitheroe, who was editor of the newspaper for 20 years. Mr Lord died at Salford Royal Hospital aged 73. He retired from the edi­ torial chair of the Advertiser shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, when his health was seriously impaired due to a road acci­ dent, but he continued his long association mth the paper up to the present time with frequent contributions. He was a former chairman of the town’s cricket club as well as a key member of sev­ eral organisations throughout the borough.


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tionally-dressed, curly- haired Zambian mother who stood before me hastily


I spread b u t the reed mats over the bare floor. I had come into the home


of her relative, who had recently died from injuries sustained when a wall fell on her as she attended a funer-


al. I t is their custom to visit


the bereaved and simply sit in silence with them. It was an act of solidarity,


being as one in the silence. The deceased lady had


been caring for 12 orphans, aged from three to 19 years


old. Now Mama Africa is car­


ing for them, together with her own seven children. This was coming face-to-face with the reality of debt and


AIDS. This story could be


repeated over and over again in Chipata Compound, in Lusaka, as in many other compounds (shanty towns) around Zambia. And yet, even with such poor dwellings, services and


public park where local league soccer matches are played on a pitch just yards from the children’s playground. When a match is on the language - shouted in full voice - is enough to make a soldier blush, from players and spectators alike. Yet somehow it seems this is accept­


able, all part of the game. Only once did I see a referee take a player to task for his language, to little effect. If you stood imany other public


place and shouted swear words at the top of your voice, what would you expect to happen? Of course it is not every player or


every spectator who is to blame. Nor is it restricted to football - 1 have played in rugby matches where there has been violence on the pitch that would have resulted in a prison term had it been in the street. Mr Titley is right, there should be


no place for racism in sport - or for any other form of criminal behaviour.


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A CHRISTMAS appeal was launched to help the first two Vietnamese families who were arriving to start a new life in Clitheroe on January 1st. The two families had literally only the clothes they were wearing, but as they had been allocated homes by Ribble Valley Council, it was hoped that townspeo­ ple would rally round to help. A small group of men and women who formed a committee to help the “Boat People” appealed for gifts of household items, bedding, clothing and furniture. Making the appei, the Rev. Arthur Siddall, of St Paul’s Church in Low Moor, said he hoped that at a time like Christmas, people would feel that they should help. • Clitheroe in the 1980s will be bigger, busier and


will hold out more opportunities for job-seekers and house-hunters in a climate of escalating prices. Tto was the forecast of senior Ribble Valley planners in a consultative document intended as a blueprint for controlling development in the town until 1990. The plan proposed a 28-acre housing development off Pendle Road, incorporating Shawbridge football ground and extending to the rear of Up B ro ^ industrial estate. Gther proposals included possible relocation of Clitheroe Auction Mart and its replacement with shops and schemes to ease traffic


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prevalent unemployment, the people’s serene dignity, radiant smiles and the laughter of children was something to behold. Another day I met a


young lady, a trainee teach­ er, eager to educate young minds. She would shortly qualify,


but had no prospects of a job. The Government is not


employing any more teach­ ers because it does not have the money to pay their wages. So she will join the other 9,000 unemployed qualified


teachers when there is a des­ perate need for education of the young, which provides them with the means to lift themselves out of poverty. Another reality of the debt. Teachers I met did not


know anything about the debt of their country, but it is such as they who are living through the suffering of the burden of it all. “Come to me, all you that


are weary and carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest” - Matthew: 11.V28. We are “Advent people”. As we prepare for the coming


of Christ, let us pray to be transformed into the kind of people in and through whom Christ is born again and again. The kind of people who are moved to challenge injustice and befriend the


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appealing for new books for the library. The school’s library coordinator, Mrs


Sharon Wilson, said: “We had a fantastic response that fetched in around 120 new books. I just want to thank all the parents who thought of the children and donated the cash amount.”


Our picture shows delighted young


readers (back) Megan Whittaker, Nico Baron, Sophie Roberts, Jessica Telford, (front) Olivia Maybury, Matthew Goodrich and Simone Kinney enjoying their new book collection. (A181104/3)


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