Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 20 Clitheroe Advertiser & T imes, October 2 1s t , 2004 ' T f - ' . * i ' f “ ’* ' j /^i . i


Prime lambs go at mart


CHEVIOT prime lambs sold to 152p/kg at Gisbum Auction Mart’s show and sale of Cheviot cross prime lambs. Selling at this mark was


a pen of 10 lambs at 35kg from Mr Robert Haworth, of Helmshore, to E. East- wood Wholesale Butchers, Huddersfield. The pre-sale show was


very capably judged by 17-year-old Mr Thomas Shepherdson, of Marsden, near Huddersfield. He is an apprentice


butcher for E. Eastwood VTiolesale Butchers and a proud owner of 80 Cheviot and Texel ewes. Second prize lambs,


weighing 37kg from M. and 0. Eminson, of High- am, sold for 124p/kg, again to E. Eastwood. Third prize lambs, weigh­ ing 39kg, from G. and M. Harrison and Son, of Slaidburn, achieved 121p/kg, selling to Bow- land Foods, Longridge, Preston. Averages: Lambs, up to


32kg 102p/kg; 33-39kg 114p/kg; 40-45kg 112p/kg; 46-52kg llOp/kg. Overall 112p/kg.


? - 'If ..'j'l www.clitheroetoday.co.uk ' ' ' . Show some heart and join in sponsored walk


NATIONAL charity the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has unveiled plans to hold a “Heart of the Kingdom Challenge” in November in the beautifully pic­ turesque Forest of Bowland. The sponsored challenge takes in the


amazing Whitendale Hanging Stones - the Heart of the Kingdom - while also incorporating previously “unchartered territory” which has recently been opened to hikers as part of the Government's new “Right to Roam” legislation. Beginning and ending a t Dunsop


Bridge, the event is planned for Sunday, November 7th. The 12-mile challenge heads up the valley toward Whitendale Fell, takes in the Salter Fell Road before descending down the valley and through the heart of the kingdom. There is a short­ er route of six miles available to people who do not feel that they could take on the full 12 miles and there is also a four- mile route with wheelchair access. Deborah Simpson, regional events


organiser for the British Heart Founda­ tion, said: "This is the first Heart of the Kingdom Challenge everl “Because of the new legislation, we are


now able to guide our participants to places that they will never have been able to go to before. The route itself is amaz­ ing, with magnificent views of the three peaks and the beautifully vast landscape of the Forest of Bowland. Although there is a shorter route available, we hope that our hikers will really be 'up for the chal­ lenge' to experience the full 12 miles, which will take them through the very


heart of the kingdom." The event is being supported by United Utilities and the


Forest of Bowland. Countryside Officer Dave Padley said:


"Bowland is one of the most spectacular places in the UK, with a completely diverse landscape and the Heart of the Kingdom Challenge captures the true


essence of the area. "Participants will experience unspoilt


moorland and breathtaking views and they may even spot the rare hen harrier - the symbol for the Forest of Bowland. Make no mistake, this is a real challenge, but once undertaken it will never be for­ gotten.” Registration for the Heart of the Kingdom Challenge is just £5, with the charity hoping that walkers mil also raise as much sponsorship money as they can, so that the BHF can continue to help peo­ ple who suffer from heart disease in the Northwest, and their families. Registration forms are available from


the British Heart Foundation Regional Office by telephoning: 0151236 6988 or e- mailing: region7@bhf.org.uk. You can also register online by going to


bhf.org.uk/events. Just follow the simple steps, and while online you can even set up your own sponsorship page so that you can e-mail friends and family and ask them to sponsor you via the BHF website. Pictured testing out the spectacular


Heart of the Kingdom route are, from the left. Countryside officer Dave Padley, United Utilities’ Nigel Pilling and BHF regional events organiser Deborah Simp­ son. (s)


Internet-based flood map sure to be a hit with homeowners


by Duncan Smith


Ramblers look out for elm trees


ON the firs t day of autumn, 18 Clitheroe Ramblers set off through the Roddlesworth Woods. The wood is one of the


largest woodland areas in Lancashire and compris­ es oak, chestnut, beech and lime trees. During their walk the


ramblers were looking out for elm trees. The Natural History Muse­ um, in conjunction with the Ramblers Associa­ tion, is aiming to record as many elm trees as pos­ sible that could have sur­ vived the Dutch elm dis­ ease scourge of the 1970s. At the end of the wood


is Hollinshead Hall, once the manor house of Tock- holes with a grand 18th Century hall, but all that remains are the founda­ tions and some stones. The site was demolished in 1911 to provide stone tor the banking of the reservoirs being built nearby.


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GIVEN the flooding problems expe­ rienced by nibble Valley homeown­ ers this summer, the Environment Agency's new Internet-based flood map system should be a major "hit" locally. If your home is considered to be at


risk, or you are considering buying a property which could be at risk, the agency's comprehensive and easily accessible flood map system should pro­ vide all the information you need. The new online Flood Map will enable


homeowners and businesses across the region in designated floodplains to see for the first time the level of risk for their area. It will take into account how close the


' The path then led into


open country with views to Bolton and the tower­ ing Winter Hill mast to the west. A farm once provided chain horses to help pull heavy loads of coal up a steep gradient to Tockholes from With- nell railway station to fuel the local mill. Turning east, t he


walkers followed a path up the long steady climb on to Darwen moor to about 1,000 feet. On the open moor the only shel­


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ter from the wind tha t had crept up was a bro­ ken wall which the walk­ ers huddled against to eat their lunch. The group then went in


a north easterly direc­ tion. Recent heavy rains had made normally dry land very boggy and squelchy. A squally shower made


the walkers struggle against a very strong gale to Duckshaw Clough. The sun came out as the group descended the


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Stepback Valley, but care had to be taken as there had been landslips. After refreshments at


the information centre, a pleasant stroll round Roddlesworth reservoir completed the day. The ramblers found


just one elm, but if any­ one knows of an elm tree of one-and-half metres girth, they are asked to contact A. G. Bowles on 01254 823331. Pictured are ramblers enjoying the sunshine (s)


property is to rivers and the coast as well as the flood defences tha t are in place. The new map will show people


whether the chance of flooding is “low”, “moderate”, or “significant”. The Flood Map is part of a five-year


mapping programme, which will be updated every three months. The new map offers plenty of opportunities for possible future development including: ® Mapping the predicted impacts of


climate change ® Showing the depth and speed of


floodwater as i t passes through affected areas.


9 Identifying particularly vulnerable


groups such as senior citizens in flood prone areas.


The new map will also help local authorities to make more informed plan­


ning decisions about flood risk and pre­ vent new housing developments from being built in floodplains. It can be accessed at the Environment


Agency’s website (www.environment- agency.gov.uk) and provides the public with information about the level of risk to their property and how to prepare for


flooding. Further information on the website


includes knowing what the flood warn­ ing service is in your area, making sure you know what to do when a flood warn­ ing is issued, preparing a flood plan, and how to make your home more flood resilient. The website will also provide live flood


warnings updates in the event of floods. Alternatively you can contact the Environment Agency's Floodline on


0845 9881188. Jeff Lawrenson, the Environment


Agency's Regional Flood Defence Man­ ager, said: "With the new flood map we hope to provide as much information as possible to people in the region as soon


as it is available. “This will help people to understand


if they are at risk and what to do to pre­


pare for flooding. "We would encourage everyone, par­


ticularly those living and working in those areas prone to flooding, to use it. Find out whether you or your property is a t risk of flooding and decide what action you need to take - don't leave it too late." If you have queries about the flood


maps for your area, you should contact the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 and ask for your local office.


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Ramblers ignore poor forecast to enjoy sunny trip


DESPITE a poor weather fore­ cast, a party of 21 Clitheroe Ram­ blers led by Bryan Dobson start­ ed their Tuesday walk from the peaceful rural parish of Osbalde- ston. Because of the waterlogged


ground conditions, the first part of the walk was via Osbaldeston Lane to the delightfully restored 17th century Oxendale Hall. After negotiating two very


steep and slippery woodland paths, Osbaldeston Hall was soon in sight. At this point, the leader gave a


brief talk on the history of the for­ mer ancestral home of the Osbaldeston family. In-warm bright sunshine the


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group made its way along the southern banks of the River Rib- ble, where several pairs of herons and cormorants could be seen rest­ ing on the northern bank. The party then headed through


Mercyfield Wood along Jackson Bank Lane before finally reaching Balderstone Hall, where a well- earned late lunch was taken on the riverbank. Pastures, woodland and farm


tracks were taken on the return leg before completing the nine- mile walk at St Mary's Church.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, O c to b e r 21 s t 21 Students’ trip back in time by Vivien Meath


ART history students at Stonyhurst College gained a rare insight into how early hand printing was done when they used early 17th Century copper etch­ ing plates to produce images of the lives of the saints. The exciting A-Level project


acquired even more kudos when pupils learned that the precious plates, which are beautiful works of art in their own right, had been smuggled out of Rome more than 200 years ago! The plates were brought to


England by Jesuits being per­ secuted for their faith and came to Stonyhurst for safe


Missiles thrown


STONES and conkers were used as missiles to smash the window panes in a green­ house at the back of a house in St Paul’s Street, Clitheroe. Police are investi­ gating.


keeping, where they have lain, largely unused, in the college collections ever since. Pupils used the same process


that printers would have used in the days when the King James Bible and the works of William Shakespeare were first being produced They carefully inked the


plates, placing them between watercolour paper soaked in water, then put them through a press. The project was undertaken


as part of Jesuit Ethos Week and the pupils focused on the lives of saints, particularly the life of St Ignatius Loyola. The plate of St Ignatius is a


copy of a Reubens and is almost 400 years old. A print from this was used as a frontispiece in a book on


the life of St Ignatius, pub­ lished in 1609, to coincide with his beatification. Fr Denis Blackledge SJ,


College Chaplain and Father Superior, said: "It was rather like travelling back in time for pupils to experiment with orig­ inal hand-printing techniques using centuries-old beautiful­ ly-crafted copper plates. “I tried my hand at it


myself, and enjoyed joining in with the students. “The project also gave them


an insight into the lives of the saints, especially St Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus." Pictured is Maddy Fullalove


(16), from Clitheroe, using the press to create an impression from the 17th Century copper etching plates, (s)


Driver threatened to jump from bridge


POLICE were called to a bridge over the busy A59 after reports th a t a woman was threatening to throw herself


from it. Magistrates in Blackburn


heard th a t when officers arrived at the Downham Road bridge, at Chatburn, the 39- year-old Clitheroe woman was being comforted by a passing motorist who had stopped to


help. She was arrested and later


charged with drink-driving. Ailsa Catherine Gordon, of


Kirkmoor Close, Clitheroe, pleaded guilty to driving \vith excess alcohol. She was fined £150 with £50 costs and dis­ qualified from driving for 12 months. The court also heard that


during interview, Gordon told police that earlier that day she had attempted suicide by plac­ ing a pipe from her car exhaust into the vehicle, but somebody


had pulled it off. Mr Tom Snape (prosecut­


the bridge at about 4-15 p.m. formed the opinion that Gor­ don was in a drunken state. “She was being consoled by


a female motorist who had stopped and who said she had been talking about jumping off the bridge,” said Mr Snape. When interviewed by police,


Gordon admitted drinking at home and said she had become


depressed. Mr Michael Blacklidge


(defending) said his client had been in full-time employment until 12 months ago, but was now in regular contact with the community psychiatric nurse and a community sup­ port worker. “She did have thoughts of


self-harm, but she was con­ templating and considering them when the other motorist stopped and talked to her,” said Mr Blacklidge. “The only evidence that she


had driven her car came from her own admission in inter-


ing), said police who arrived at view.


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