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with a small equipment building at Hillside Farm, and an extension at 40 Wes­ ley Street, have been passed by Ribble Valley Council. The demolition of a garage and its replacement by one with a traditional pitched roof and new access, at land off Pendle Street East, had been turned down.


Planning matters Plans for radio antennae


parish council meeting it any­ thing could be done to make the village look more festive next Christmas. However, other members felt that with the village tree and crib and the efforts of residents. Sab- den had looked very well dur­ ing the Christmas season. The chairman also pointed out that there was no money


Matters raised Coun. Whalley asked the


that the bin outside the youth shelter had been damaged, the shelter had not been swept for a while and a block of concrete had been left on the lower Holme. The clerk pointed out that the bin had been very expensive and would not be replaced. A fridge had been dumped


available. Coun. Shorter reported


Parfitt reported to the parish council that an extra bottle bank had been provided and there were now four. But there was still a problem when the wagon came to empty the bins because of vehicles parked too close. Over Christmas, the over­ flowing bins had to be left because inconsiderate motorists had blocked access. The chairman said he had spoken to the offenders sever­ al times, but to no avail. Coun. Parf itt also


Bottle banks Chairman Coun. Bernard


Twice as many reasons for fun


Valley aims for a second low council tax increase


: increased its share of the council tax by just 3.27%; way. below the Government recommendation of


ough Council leader Cllr Chris Holtom said the authority hoped to set a similar increase again. •, “L a s t year, our council tax


increase was the lowest in Lan­ cashire and one of the lowest in the country,” he said. - “Our, finance team are st il l


TH R IFTY Kibble Valley: Bor-^ ough Council hopes to set one of. the lowest council tax increases in th e c o u n try for th e second year running. ;: Last year, the rural authority.


6.1%. This week Ribble Valley-Bor­


undertaking their calculations, but we hope to set one of the lowest council tax increases in the region for th e second year running, despite disappointing Government funding. “Our succe^ is based on sound


financial management over several years and I would like to pay par­ ticular credit to our director of finance. Marshal Scott, and his staff for their excellent work.” The proposed increase, when


finalised, will be presented to the council’s Policy and Finance Com­ mittee a t a meeting in the Ribhle Valley Borough Council Chamber which is to take place on February 3rd.


Lace up your boots for new walking programme


" IF you enjoy exploring the Ribble Valley on foot; then pull your socks up and be ready for a challenge. ; Lancashire County Council’s


Countryside Service is holding a variety of guided walks, events


and activities throughout Febru­ ary. ■ • The Forest of Rowland hedge­


at Thornber Wood off Whal­ ley Road. Ribble Valley Council had been informed.


DOUBLE celebrations were in order for children and staff from Pendle Pre- School, as they gathered to mark the grand opening of their new home, and received a cash boost of £500 from a local firm. Ribble Valley Mayor,


Coun. Alan Yearing, was among the special guests invited a t the opening of the toddlers’ new premises, a t th e Clitheroe Rugby Club. More than 40 youngsters


expressed concern that the former craft shop building in Padiham Road was falling into dereliction and was becoming a safety hazard. A planning application to turn it into residential properties had been withdrawn and it was back on the market.


Bus shelter - There was no news on


_-wV\cT\ new bus shelter would be provided in Whalley Road, the parish council was


told. 13us users were unhappy that there was no shelter at all now that the ones had been removed from both sides of the road. The next parish council


that attend the Pre-School every morning, will now be able to take advantage of new and modem facilities, including a big outdoor play area, with the help of the cash amount donated by Castle Cement. Speaking on the gener­ ous contribution, manager


a t the pre-school, Mrs Claire Pallister, said: "We are very grateful for the donation and are thankful to a lot of other firms who


laying competition will take place on February 7th, a t the Crook of Lune picnic site. There will be a chance to see


competitors as they transform the hedge into a valuable stock-proof ' boundary, which will rejuvenate it and improve its value as wildlife and landscape feature For more details contact 01995


640557. • . - - - 9 “Beacon Fell Close Up” -


This is the name of the ranger-led walk designed to provide an insight into the history, manage­ ment and wildlife of one of the finest pieces of accessible country­ side in Lancashire.


The walk takes place on Febru­


a ry 7 th and anyone interested should meet a t 2 p.m. outside the Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country P a rk , n e a r Lon- gridge.


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01995 640557. • Surveying the bird boxes on


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the Fell, followed by a bird box making session in the afternoon, can be experienced if you attend the “Environment Day” at Beacon Fell Country Park on February 13th. • On February 22nd, a chal­


lenging walk in the Forest of Bow- land is planned. For more details on booking - telephone 01995 640557. These events are regularly over


subscribed, so people wanting to take part should make sure they book well in advance. More details on bookings can be


obtained by telephone 01995 640557.


Song and dance show is cool


have supported us in fund­ raising events. “Due to the continuous


contributions, wo are try­ ing to keep the new centre open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. “This we arc trying to


do as soon as possible, and if anybody is interested in


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meeting is on Tuesday, Feb­ ruary 3rd, at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms, Wesley Street. O For More News From The Villages, turn to Page 14.


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" farewell and thank you to our ad and Simonstone correspon-


jivertiser and Times, Mrs Bar­ ton, who has stepped down due Fork commitments, jir is local personality Mrs Dee /halley Road, Read, who has


lie for the second time. us, a retired member of the


l\udiology Team for the Ribble ivillage correspondent for many rOsand'SOs. I to Geoffrey and they have a


Ibie, and two granddaughters, pecca. ive of Sabden, but has lived in past 44 years and is a former lor, a follower of Read Cricket I nown in local amateur dramat-


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A LETTER on behalf of people opposing the pro­ p o se expansion of a Ribble Valley caravan park has been sent to the borough council by MP Mr Nigel Evans. The proposal involves an


increase in the current num­ ber of caravans at Shirebum Caravan Park, Bdisford, by 71 units, plus a new recep­ tion building, shop and recreational areas. Mrs D. Parkinson and Mr


John Stanley both wrote to Mr Evans, voicing concerns a t what they describe as excessive development in a rural area. Mr Evans forwarded his


own letter to Ribble Valley Borough Council chief exec­ utive Mr David Morris, expressing the concerns of the residents of Low Moor and Waddington, and including his own reserva­ tions. Mr Evans said he had


been informed there were currently four'“live” plan­ ning applications relating to some form of caravan sites across the borough, and he was taking a very keen interest in these develop­ ments over the early period of 2004, when they would pass through the council’s planning and development stage.


, joining the school, which accommodates toddlers aged two to five years, please contac t me on 01200 423701. “We are also taking


and staff ready for the official ribbon cutting by Coun. Yearing and Kacey Jeffries (C080104/la) Above is Castle’s clinker


bookings for September now.” Our top picture shows an eager group of toddlers


Volunteers’ festiye treat


.VOmN^TJ2ERS,who.run.thG Rib-- hie Valley Community TransporP


service enjoyed a Christmas party recently with 62 passengers who use the service. The Christmas lunch was held at


Ferraris Country House Hotel in Longridga I t was organised to celebrate the


work of the initiative, which operates a door-to-door service and covers 14 villages around the Ribble Valley. The initiative is run by the 'Trinity


Community Partnership and receives funding from Lancashire County Council and the Country­ side Agency. The community transport buses


are all wlieel chair accessible and often bring passengers into Clitheroe to do their shopping. Local supermarkets donated


prizes to be raffled at the party. Karen Brayshaw, transport man­


ager, said the party had been a very well supported event.


Concert date


A HARP and Organ concert will be held tomorrow, Friday, starting a t 7-30 p.m. in St Bartholomew’s Church, Chipping. The concert will


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manager, Mr Peter Parkes, handing over the cheque to Mrs Pallister, while chil­ dren enjoy the new play area. (C080104/lb)


TWO evenings of song and dance will be staged by the students of Sutcliffe T h e a tre Arts in their school production of “Dance ’S Cool”.


, Performances will take place on


Thursday, February 12th, and Fri­ day, February 13th, a t the Grand Cinema, York Street, Clitheroe at 7-30 p.m. Tickets cost £6 and £4.50 for concessions. The net proceeds will be shared


between the Christie Hospital and “The Glob” fund for the Barnar- do’s Foundation. “The Glob” is an original musi­


cal by Mrs Gladys Sutcliffe and Mrs Margaret Smith, which takes a light-hearted view of environ­ mental issues.; I t will debut towards the end of


2004 for the benefit of Barnardo’s . For more information, contact Mrs Sutcliffe on 01200 425629.


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