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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) NOTICEBOARD Valley Matters a weekly look at local issues, people and places


I t ’s time this foul weed was banned from public places


find your clothes smelling like a dirty ashtray?


D How frustrated do you feel when


yoii are walking inside a shopping complex and a smoker walks past exhaling a cloud of smoke for you to inhale? If this is the case and you are a


non-smoker, then you may wish to support the idea of an outright smoking ban in public places to improve conditions for people like yourself who do not want to breathe, in other people’s smoke. Being a non-smoker myself, I per­


sonally feel strongly about people smoking in public places and feel an outright ban is the way forward. This way, non-smokers will be in a


smoke-free environment and it may even encourage smokers to kick the


o you find yourself coming home from a pub or restau­ rant after a night out and


As I see i t . . . by Faiza Afzaal


habit or prevent the beginners from getting hooked. And when it comes to pubs, clubs


and restaurants, it will also free peo­ ple from imbibing in a smoking envi­ ronment. However, having a cigarette with a


pint after a long hard day at work is a way of life for many people and smokers may argue that the move is cutting their right to enjoy a smoke. Earlier this year, Dublin became


the first city in Emope to impose the long-awaited and controversial ban on smoking in pubs, restaurants, closed public spaces, most work­ places and on public transport - promising hefty fines to those who defy the ban.


Our government has since held cri­ sis talks to follow in the footsteps of


, Ireland and introduce a ban on peo­ ple being allowed to light up in public areas, but to no avail. Other good examples include the


recently-opened Three Fishes, in Mitton. The public house, now under the ownership of Northcote Manor, Langho’s Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft, has a complete non-smok­ ing policy. I think other pubs should now


push ahead with the non-smoking ban without fear of losing customers. If anything, in my opinion the move would attract a whole new clientele. Smoking is one of the main factors contributing to heart disease and


100 years ago


AN outbreak of an infectious disease resulted in schoolchildren from across the Eibble Valley being advised to stay at home. The first school to close was in Stopper Lane, Rimington, when the first sign of scarlet fever was detected in the vil­ lage.


It was thought the infection had spread to


other areas and, as a result, it was necessary to close the school in Waddington for a fortnight. The disease had also broken out at Bashall Eaves, causing the school there to close for a fortnight. ■ A petition was this week being signed by


ratepayers who were requesting the town mayor call a public meeting to protest against excessive expenditure on schools. ■ Methodists of West Bradford opened their


new chapel this weekend and a succession of ser­ vices began. This was a positive sign for most who had worshipped at that chapel for so long. The chapel stood out predominantly in the


memory of many villagers and various others, who in the past had been accustomed to attend the services held within it’s walls. The old build­ ing was still to remain.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


A BLAZE which destroyed 100 pullets, five calves and 20 tons of hay at Black Hall Farm, in Chipping, was fought for more than three hours by firemen, villagers and passing motorists and hikers. The fire began around tea-time when the


farmer was on his way to feed the calves. After switching on a light in the barn at the rear of the farmhouse, he saw flames heading towards


the roof and then alerted the emergency ser­ vices. Subsequently, he found that the barn had


caught fire and within a matter of seconds the building was ablaze.


■ A section of Whalley Abbey had to be sealed off due to a serious fall of masonry, which


appeared to have come from th e Abbot’s kitchen. A previous examination confirmed that on


various other parts of the ruins, a substantial amount of work was needed if the ruins were to be preserved. An appeal was made for donations


to help provide enough money for the repairs to be carried out.


stroke and costs the NHS millions of


pounds, which could otherwise be better spent. People die each year just because


they have breathed other people’s smoke, while millions are put at risk — and that is something we all really should be taking seriously. And what about the bar staff?


They should not be made to breathe in other people’s smoke just because they work there.


Employers now have a responsibil­


i ty to ensure their employees are working in good conditions and those who fail to stop passive smoking in the work-place are breaking the law. Overall, I think all you get out of


smoking is bad health, rotted teeth, bad breath and not forgetting the horrible smell of “fags” all the time! It is about time smoking in public


places in this country was stamped out once and for all.


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‘Shopaholic’ Clare is new Skipton manager


A NEW manager is settling in at the Clitheroe branch of the Skipton Building Society. She is Clare Ashworth (pictured),


who takes on the role after nine years in the financial services indus­ try with th e Yorkshire Building Society, where she undertook a vari­ e ty of roles, including being a branch manager. She has also spent time working as a civil servant for the Department of Social Security. After studying for A-levels at Nel­


son and Colne College, she gained a place a t the University of Hull, graduating in 1993 with a degree in economics. In 1999, she became a qualified mortgage adviser. As manager of the Clitheroe


branch, in Market Place, Clare will guide customers through a range of


mortgages and discuss their invest­ ment needs face-torface. Commenting on her new role, she


said: “Our customers in the Clitheroe area already know what a friendly team we have at the branch and I’m excited to be joining them. “I’m looking forward to having a


chat over a cup of tea with the many familiar faces of our existing cus­ tomers and also welcoming many new ones. "As a mortgage borrower and


saver myself, I know how helpful it is to speak to someone in person rather than in a distant call centre, and that’s something we value at all our branches.” Clare, who lives locally, enjoys


socialising with friends and family and admits to being a “shopaholic”.


Charity girl Caroline is aiming to pound the streets for a good cause


25 years ago


A NEW-ST YLE baby clinic for rural mums and their pre-school children took to the roads this week. Blackburn Health District launched its new mobile clinic on wheels with a Ribble Valley run, which brought a doorstep clinic to some local mothers. Chatbum, Downham and Waddington mothers previously never had the benefit of a mobile service. Other Ribble Valley villages had been served by a mobile clinic from the former West Riding for many years, but response from mothers had been poor. To remedy this, the ser­ vice had been improved and Blackburn district bought a new £9,000 van and altered the time­ table to fit in better with the needs of mothers and their children. The man behind the scheme was Dr Peter Grime who wanted mothers to take advantage of the service. ■ A FAULTY piece of overhead equipment was


to blame for an electrical supply fault, which plagued an area south of Gisburn for a fortnight. The fault - traced by Norweb — caused periodic blackouts at the Stirk House Hotel and eight nearby farms. Engineers from Norweb were suc­ cessfully able to replace the faulty equipment.


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rors which human beings have inflicted on one another. In Russia, innocent people, includ­


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ing small children, have been shot and blown to pieces as if it were a “sport” of some kind, apparently with the intention of creating yet more trouble between certain states. Attrocities in Iraq, Africa and


Israel continue. Human life seems to have little value in our world.


N recent weeks, we have been reading and listening to accounts of unimaginable hor­


All too often this mayhem is based


on the idea that one race or religion is superior to another. It would be very easy to feel utter­


ly defeated and helpless. Sometimes it is good to sit and reflect on the amazing care, compassion and sheer love that so many people display to others. We hear reports from those work­


ing with the Red Cross, Red Cres­ cent, Christian Aid, Medicinssans Frontieres, Cafod and so on. Then there are those involved in


Peace - please!


various ongoing peace initiatives throughout the world. Thank God for the people of all nationalities who work for these organisations, devot­ ing their lives to helping others.


is good, do we dwell on the things which divide us and cause conflict? What will it take to make us con­ centrate on the good things which,


Why, when we share so much that


faiths and none, regardless of race, religion, politics and colour, for He created them all. St Paul says: “Whatever is true,


from time to time, we show we can do together? Christians believe that God can, and does, work through people of all


whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things... and the God of


peace will be with you”. l il y p e r b in .


Parishioner o f St Michael and St John’s RC Church, Clidicroc


GENEROUS Clitheroe Advertiser and Times enter­ tainment representative Caro­ line Bracewell is slipping on her running shoes to take part in the Great North Run this weekend. Accompanied by her friend


Julie Glynn, Caroline (29), pic­ tured, pound the streets of Tyne and Wear in support of Childline - the charity, which provides a free 24-hour helpline service for children and young people in the UK. This is the second time that


Caroline has tackled the 13- mile race after running along­ side 47,000 entrants last year to raise ca sh for Cancer Research UK. Looking forward to the chal­


lenge, she said: “I am excited, but just feel a tiny bit nervous. “I am running for a worth­


while cause and would like to beat my last year’s time of fin­ ishing in two-and-a-half hours.” In her bid to complete the


famous half-marathon, Caro­ line has adopted a tough exer­ cise regime and has scrapped alcohol for a short spell. She is running four times a


week and attending Burnley’s Crow Wood Leisure Centre regularly. Caroline is hoping to raise


£500 for the charity and any­ one wishing to sponsor her can call her at our Burnley office on 01282 42616Lext 418.


Councils save cash by using reverse e-auction method


make significant savings in their budgets. Five district councils, includ­


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ing Ribble Valley, joined forces in a cutting edge “reverse e-auc- tion” that shaved £20,000 off the cost of printer ink and toner cartridges. . Companies across the UK


were invited to hid for the busi­ ness of supplying cartridges to the five councils. That bidding took place during a live half- hour “reverse auction” via the Internet. As the minutes ticked by, the companies competing for the business were able to imder- cut each other.


OUNCILS across East Lancashire are using the latest technology to


The opening bid was set at


£80,000, but by the end of the reverse auction, that figure had been slashed by a quarter, mean­ ing substantial savings for coun­ cil tax payers. The reverse auction was host­


ed by the East Lancashire e- Partnership - a body comprising the borough coimcils of Burnley, Hyndbum, Pendle, Ribble Val­ ley and Rossendale. It aim’s to explore new ways that the five councils can use electronic media to their mutual advantage. ■ Held at the Accrington offices


of Hyndbum Borough Council, the auction was witnessed by officers from Ellesmere Port Dis­ trict C/Ouncil, which is consider­ ing a similar approach to pro­


curement. It was the second suc­ cessful auction hosted by the partnership this year and one of a series planned for the next 12 months aimed at slashing up to £250,000 off council procure­


ment costs. The partnership’s director of


service improvement, Lorna Dobson, said: “Reverse e-auc­ tion s are a dynamic process allowing us to purchase goods at extremely competitive prices, without compromising quality, and the Hyndbum event was a huge success. “We are really pleased that


our activities have caught the eye of other local authorities and once again East Lancashire is proving itself at the forefront of


electronically enabled services.’ Earlier this year a reverse e-


auction shaved £36,500 from the cost of stationery for Hyndbum, Pendle and Rossendale Coun cils. The final figure of £22,500 was nearly 60% less than the opening bid of £59,000. The Government wants


reverse e-auctions to become common practice in local gov­ ernment as a way . of generating savings on the purchase of goods that can be ploughed back into front-line services. Further e-auctions will.be


held in East Lancashire over the coming months for the pur­ chase of paper, protective cloth­ ing, janitorial supplies, office furniture and vehicle fuel.


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