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I 'M not really one for statistics, but I read one


the other day that made


me sit up and thiiik. Apparently, the latest cen­


sus figures state that one in 14 babies have no father’s name on their birth certifi­ cate. Of course, there may be a


multiplicity of reasons for this, and I do not relate this statistic or write this article to cast judgement.


However, the bottom line


is that one in 14 children will grow up either not knowing who their father is, or know­ ing that no man was willing or able to own them as his own. This s ta t is t ic has far-


reaching consequences that this article is not designed to discuss. However, as a Christian I


believe in a Heavenly Father. Indeed the Lord's


100 years ago


MANY Clitheroe people went to Blackpool to wit­ ness the motor-car speed trials. The time tests were comparatively tame, but this was quickly changed when the racing car trials commenced and engines approaching 100 or more horse power thundered along the course at speeds exceeding 80 m.p.h. • The annual October horse, cattle and sheep


f ^ was held in Clitheroe. Heavy rain failed to deter hundreds of agricultural enthusiasts, who wit­ nessed a popular show of store cattle. There was also a good number of horses in the fair, the demand for all classes being extremely good. 9 After playing so well away from home the pre­


vious week, Clitheroe Central entertained Nelson Reserves on the Shawhridge ground - fully confi­ dent of securing the maximum number of points. Nelson, however, outplayed the “(ireens", leaving Clitheroe still fighting for their first home win of the season.


' I


F I commit a serious crime, I can expect a prison sentence. Serving my sentence, I will be fed,


watered and provided with the neces­ sary basic amenities and some not so basic - all at the expense of the nation. If I commit the crime of growing


old, becoming ill and needing nursing help - and having worked and saved for my latter years, the nation will turn its back and I will be expected to pay - until, of course, my money runs out. Is it any wonder then that our prisons are full to overflowing? ^ What then would the situation be if


those who commit crime were finan­ cially assessed and billed for their time "inside"? For the past six weeks I have gained


a quite amazing insight into the way in which Britain's current "care" sys­ tem works. A close relative of my husband suf­


fered a serious stroke and was taken to hospital. During her time there, she developed the added complication of a blood clot in her leg. At the start of her fifth week in hospital, we were told that there was no more progress to be


As I see i t . . . by the Editor


made and advised to find a suitable nursing home. Our details were passed to social services and two days after our meeting with the consultant, we were told that a social worker would be allocated to "guide" us through the forthcoming maze. Weekend arrived and, still no call, we began our search. With our relative "bedbound", we


^ were limited. There was no vacancy in ’the Clitheroe area, our first port of call. We drew up a shortlist of those with the necessary facilities and nurs­ ing expertise to accommodate her and, of course, vacancies. With guesstimates already mooted, her care, we suspected, was going to cost in excess of £400 weekly. No final fig­ ure was available until she was "assessed" by the nursing home's rep­ resentative. Whether she would be "funded" or "private" was one of the first questions we faced. With a home of her own and limited savings, we correctly suspected the latter would be the case. Our weekend viewings


resulted in just one room seen which we felt acceptable. We requested that it be reserved. Within two days the nursing home and social services rep­ resentatives travelled to the hospital. Our relative was discussed and, to my husband's utter amazement, arrange­ ments were made to discharge her - the following day. We had received no information or


advice regarding allowances, were only part way through the legal pro­ cedures for a protection order to be put in situ and still had no definite fig­ ure regarding the cost of care. She was already resident in the nursing home we chose when that information was imparted. The NHS is to contribute a small sum to the final fee of more than £500 a week. Bearing in mind that the nursing


home manager had been present when social services discussed our relative's financial affairs a t the hospital - whatever happened to patient confi­ dentiality? - we were left wondering


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


A CAMPAIGN was launched by Clitheroe Mayor, Coun. C. Chatbum, asking members of the town’s workforce to contribute a penny a week towards the maintenance of Clitheroe Old People’s Club in Lowergate. The Mayor performed the opening cer­ emony and congratulated the committee on the progress it had made. 9 Clothes dating back to the Victorian and


Edwardian era were on show at an old fashioned supper and party at the Church Institute in Chat- burn. The party was organised by local resident Mrs H. Hardman and around 240 people enjoyed old time pasties, which were making their first appearance since rationing. 9 A former Pendle Junior School pupil was


crowned “Britain’s ideal teenager” by a national women’s magazine. Margaret Flack, formerly of Chatbum Road, Clitheroe, was chosen from thou­ sands of entries by celebrity judges to Mn the title.


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Better to be a prisoner than an elderly sick pensioner!


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just how the cost had been calculated the words of the social worker ringinj in our ears: "They can charge whal they want for private clients!" We are now immersed in the form'


filling and legal requirements neces sary when something of this natur: takes place. Our relative appear: happy in her new home - and for hei faMy, that is the most important req^ uisite. I t is early days. 'The sudder stroke has become a huge learninj curve for all close to her. It certainlj hammers home how precious life is. Nursing homes are in short supplj


nationwide. Beset by costly regula­ tions, many owners have opted tc close down and sell-up. We have ir recent months reported on the situa tion in the Clitheroe area where the closure of Roefield Nursing Home left just one such facility - albeit famil} owned which in itself is a rarity today The Government is currently look­


ing into the situation regarding the funding of nursing care. Meanwhile our prisons continue to fill up and oui elderly people are cast aside. It seem; a strange paradox.


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1 REVIVE YOUR CARPETS AND UPHOLSTERY WITH THE


Matters


A Deli-cious first year!


"WHILE many rural businesses are facing a tough time, one thriving Sabden business will next month be celebrating a successful first year. “Deli-cious” opened its doors to


the public last November, providing a new line of homemade cakes, home-cooked meats and ready meals, such as lasa^e and fish pies. Also on offer is a variety of


tempting salads, fresh sandwiches, sensational sauces, Italian pasta


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Bookworm family prove they are marathon stars


A FAMILY of bookworms who are pupils at Chatburn Primary School have been rewarded for their reading


skills. Four members of the


25 years ago


CONGREGATIONS at Low Moor Methodist Church had dwindled so rapidly in recent years that the church was now seriously threatened with closure. The minister, the Rev. Graham Vickers, voiced his concerns about the lack of funding com­ ing in. He stressed that £25 was needed for the run­ ning costs, but instead he was only able to collect £15. The struggle to keep going was a burden shared by a decreasing number of people, many of whom were pensioners.. © Low Moor residents were alarmed at the pos­


sibility of further housing development on their doorsteps. They had learned of moves to obtain planning permission for what they thought may he at least 30 semi-detached houses on land next to the recreation ground. Builders already had permission to build 30 houses on the recreation ground itself. Residents arranged a public meeting inviting councillors to discuss the proposals.


The missing father


prayer starts with the words "Our Father." For many who have not had or will not have a good


. experience of fathers this can be a very difficult concept to grasp. One of the most powerful


pictures of God as Father is in Luke chapter 15, in the story of the Prodigal Son. Here, the father has not


abandoned his son, the son has walked out on his father.


Coming to his senses, hav­


ing spent everything he had and in a foreign land the son decides to return home. Expecting a dressing down


and banishment the son receives'a welcome, accep­ tance, forgiveness, and a new start. These are all attributes of


Father God, who loves each of us with no strings attached. Who loves us not for what we do, but for who


we are. Who never condemns us, but always forgives and gives us a new start and for whom nothing is outside the


circle of his love. T h a t is the sort of love


that you, me and the one in 14 who will grow up not knowing their earthly fathers need to experience.


REV. MARK PICKETT,


St Jam e s ’ Church, Clilheroc


McCaffrey family received certificates and prizes through Chatburn Library’s Relay Reader scheme, which is run by Lancashire County Library Service and encour­ ages young people to read more books. Children win a gold award


for reading and reviewing 50 books and those who read 26 more - the same number as there are miles in a marathon - win the coveted marathon


award. Mathew (seven), Daniel


(10), Rachael (11) and Car- olynn (nine), shown from left to right in the picture, picked, up a marathon award trophy and £10 book token each after reading a total of 76 books. Mum and dad, Mr and Mrs Elaine and Michael McCaf­


frey, of Talbot Close, Clitheroe, said they were very proud of them all. Mrs McCaffrey added that


she tried to encourage her chil­ dren to read by limiting the amount of television they


watch. Roald Dahl and Allan


Ahlberg, who wrote the “Happy Families” series, are listed among her children’s favourite authors. Our picture shows the well- read family. (G140904/9)


Top marks for Nadia


ONE bright spark from the Ribble Valley was recently awarded for her excellent achievement in a science AS-level. Nadia Kauser (1 7 ) , a


f- r’


pupil at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, was hon­ oured by the Institute of Physics for her coursework in advancing physics, which reached the best 20 out of the country. The award, which is


assessed by external mod­ erators in London, is based upon students’ coursework, which tlioy have to auto­ matically submit as part of


Honour for engineer


A FO RM ER Clitheroe Royal Grammar School student recently received his certifi­ cate for Membership of the Institution ol Civil Engineers (MICE). The certificate was presented to Mr 1 hil


Harrison by ICE President, Douglas Oak- ervee (pictured on the left) at the professiona body’s headquarters in Westminster. Membership is awarded to civil engineers


who have achieved chartered status, the for-- mal qualification for practising professional engineers. Respected internationally, this qualification is a benchmark for high profes­ sional standards and expertise f^ iU i ig i- neering. Membership is indicated by the let­


ters MICE after a name.


their final grade. Nadia, who lives in Burnley, is studying biology, chem­ istry and maths A-Levels and wants to study medicine at Leeds Univer­


sity. She said: “I am very sur­


prised, but happy and I ’d like to thank all the teach­ ers for helping me.” The pupil, who hopes to become a paediatrician, was presented with the cer­ tificate last week during a school assembly. Our picture shows Nadia


with her certificate. (CR081004/1)


the villagers. Deli-cious, in Whalley Road, has


gone from strength to strength and proprietors Mr and Mrs Andrew and Rachel Turner are grateful to the local community for welcoming them into the area and supporting them considerably. Based in a former butcher’s shop,


the business has created five part- time jobs and provides a free deliv­ ery service to local elderly folk. Speaking of the success of the


venture, Mr Turner, said: “We have been extremely lucky with the sup­ port that we have received from the local community and businesses. _ “We aim to repay them by contin


uing to offer quality, appetising food. I would like to thank all the customers, suppliers, home help assistants and, especially, our com­ mitted, professional employees.’^ The couple are now investing in a tea-time venture, in which they mil


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