2 Clltheroe Advertiser & Times, August 26th, 2004


INSIDE YOUR clitheroe ADVERTISER ANO TIMES


■ Valley Matters............................ 6 and' ■ Village News ....................11,12 and 13 ■ Letters .................................... 28 and 29 ■ Weekendplus ............................31 to 3< ■ Weekend TV ...........................24 and 25 ■ Family Notices..............................40 and 41 ■ Readerspius ..........


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■ J o b s ................................................42 and 43 i Motorsplus...................................52 to 68 ■ Sport ................................ ............ 69to 72


AT A GLANCE... Head appeals for help -page 9


Simply the best Sabden Show -page 10,22 Store giant denies rumour -page 41 Nathan’s soccer dream crumbles -page 29


INFORMATION


Duty chemist: Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Chui-ch Street^ Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m.Bank Holiday Monday: Buckleys Chemist, 4 Railway View Road, Clitheroe: noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344.


Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Eiectricity: 08001954141. Gas: 0800111999. Water: 0845 462200.


Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Blackburn, Hyndbum and Rib­ ble Valley 01254 207999.


Environmental Agency: Emergency Hotline - 0800 807060.


Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966. CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324


Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282422331 Fax: 01200 443467


editor e-mail: vivien.meath@eastlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smith@eastlancsnews.co.uk sport e-mail: edward.lee@castlancsnews.co.uk


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Cycling legends all set to pedal Valley streets


by Faiza Afzaal


THE Toiir of Britain returns to the Ribble Valley on Wednesday after an absence of five years, bringing with it Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins and team mates of Tour de France leg­ end Lance Armstrong. , The North West is hosting the


first leg of the race and world-class riders will compete to wear the coveted leader’s yellow jersey. Riders fresh from the triumphs


of the Olympic Games and the Tour de France will be taking part. The event is being televised and BBC TV cameras will follow each stage. Sixteen teams will battle it out


over five days of rugged riding to achieve overall pole position on the podium in London. Commenting on the race. Tour


of Britain event director, twice world champion Mr Tony Doyle MBE, said: “All the team man­ agers and riders I have been talk­ ing to are delighted that we have been able to revive the Tour of Britain after a five year gap. “Testimony to the quality of


the teams is that we already have contracted US Postal-Berry Floor­ ing, who have proven that they are the best team in the world for the past two years and they have the biggest names in cycling, Lance Armstrong, as their team leader.” The riders will set off from


Manchester at 10-30 a.m and will then head for Bury, Ramsbottom, Haslingden, and Accrington, with an estimated time of arrival in Sabden at 11-42 a.m., over the Nick of Pendle, Clitheroe, then on to Longridge at around 12-36 p.m. The stage finishes at Urbis, Manchester. After the Lancashire stage the


race will head to Yorkshire, the East Midlands and Wales before ending in London on September 5th. Clitheroe resident David


Greatorex will be helping to cap­ ture the race on camera. Mr Greatorex (50), of Mitton


View, will pilot the official race photographer providing close-up “action shots” for the world’s press. In the past he has been actively


involved in various world races and recently covered the Glasgow Marathon.


• Spectators are advised to


arrive in plenty of time. From the Nick of Pendle, cyclists will head down Pendle Road, turn right, pass Tesco, then skirt Chatburn Road end to Well Terrace, Waddington Road, Railway Road, past Booths to Bawdlands,


Edisford Road and on to Lon­ gridge.


The first lead vehicle is expect­


ed in Clitheroe at 11-30 a.m. 'There will be numerous motorcyclists and police in advance of the riders and a rolling road closure system will operate.


Tributes paid to policewoman Show’s praying foiiUnui'd from pajje I


the loss of a valued colleague and she will be sadly missed - we have lost a great friend.” Inspector Bob Ford, the officer


in charge of policing in the Ribble Valley and who for the past four years was Miss Sutcliffe’s supervi­ sor, said: “Her friends and col­ leagues here in the Ribble Valley are devastated at the loss of a true friend who was full of life and


enthusiasm. Cate will be remem­ bered for her vitality and sense of humour and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with her.”


Ribble Valley Mayor Charles


Warkman commented: “Cather­ ine worked closely with the authority on several Initiatives and was held in high regard throughout the community. Her untimely death is a tragedy and our thoughts are with her


family at this difficult time.” A private burial will take place, but a service of thanksgiving is to be held at St Helen’s Church in Waddington on Wednesday, September 1st at 11-30 a.m. to which everyone will be welcome. It will be family flowers only,


but donations can be made to the Brain Research Trust, c/o Mrs Pauline Price, 39 Downham


Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AU.


Grandmother scoops a new car


A RIBBLE VALLEY grandmoth­ er is getting into gear and taking to the roads after winning a new Vauxhall Corsa in a national com­ petition.


Mrs Audrey Acheson-Gray, of


Burnley Road, Gisburn, was over the moon when she discovered she had the winning raffle ticket of a car prize draw organised by Research into Ageing (the medical research team behind Help the Aged charity). The mother-of-two and grand­


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mother to two boys bought a Saga magazine earlier this year, which contained four raffle tickets enabling her to enter the prize draw to win the smart blue car. The charity raffle, which has in


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WEEKEND WEATHER: Forecasters predict it will remain mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain today and tomorrow. It is expected to be dry over the week­ end with some sunny spells..


SUNRISE: 6-07 a.m. SUNSET: 8-15 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 8-15 p.m. ^ , ,-/ " > '


total raised an amazing £282,000, was part of a major fund-raising campaign to fund vital research into understanding the needs of older people and supporting and promoting high-quality research. Re-living the memorable moment when she heard she was a ^winner, delighted Mrs Acheson- ' Gray, said:' “I could hot believe it.


In fact, I am still in shockl I was gardening when my husband David, said there had been a mes- sage left on the answermachine from Help the Aged uiforming me that I had won a car. I just could­ n’t believe my luck. I have never won anything like this in my life. “When I bought the magazine


and saw the raffle tickets, I didn’t even think for one minute that I would win a car. It is absolutely amazing. A great prize and a great cause. I couldn’t be more pleased.”


h fo Acheson-Gray now plans to


sell her current car, which is coin­ cidentally also a Vauxhall Corsa,


to get behind the wheel of the new car. She added: “One of my first


drives will be to visit my grand­ children in Colne and then I shall drive to Oxfordshire to see my


daughter - 1 just can’t waitl” Ow picture shows shop manag­


er Mrs Maureen Tomlinson hand- ing over the keys to Mrs Acheson- Gray. (B200804/2)


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Rain wipes out rally


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TORRENTIAL down­ pours last week not only flooded homes and busi­ nesses across the borough, hut caused the cancellation of the popular Ribble Val­ ley Vintage Club Rally - for the first time in its 16th year history. But organisers of the


eagerly-awaited show say there is no reason why it should not return to the Ribble Valley next year. Thousands of club mem­


bers from all over the coun­ try gather for their annual rally in fields next to the A59 where it crests Sawley Brow. Attractions on the day


usually include a wide range of vintage vehicles on


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show ranging from steam engines to commercial lor­ ries and tractors, plus vari­ ous stalls and refreshments. Disappointed club mem­


ber, Mr Roderick Gregg, said: “It was impossible for the show to go-ahead. “The rain was knee-deep


on Friday and forecasters warned there was more on the way. Therefore, we had


to cancel. “However, this does not mean th a t the rally will not be staged next year. “It sure will and in fact a


meeting is being held next week at Sawley Village Hall to discuss the necessary arrangements for the 2005 event.” ■ Valley flooding - pages


Wand 15. Ancient Greece is brought to life by school youngsters Party leaders will go head to head in debate!


CHILDREN from St James’ CE Primary School in Clitheroe recreated ancient times at a Greek Day. Pupils made their own togas,


Greek style vases as well as their own swords. Before the day itself, the chil­


dren had been learning about ancient Greek times and about the Olympic Games. Pupils also enjoyed sampling


Greek food during the day. This included feta cheese,


Greek bread and various dips - all of which was supplied by


Booths supermarket in Clitheroe. Pictured are pupils Andrew


Mitchell, Shelby Ashworth, Shannon Campion and Danielle Townson with Booths’ represen­ tative Sarah Hewitt during Year


4’s Greek Day. (C140704/2)


for sunshine PRAYING for sunshine was one of the last-minute jobs this week for organisers of the 77th annual Chipping Agricultural and Horti­ cultural Society Show. It takes place on Saturday and,


after a month of heavy rain, the show committee was desperately hoping for better weather. Attrac­ tions at the popular show include livestock classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses and ponies, pigeons and poultry, plus classes for hand­ icrafts, cakes and preserves and children’s exhibits. Other attrac­ tions include children’s sports, a fell race, baby show, dog show, egg catching, vintage vehicles, a produce market, craft tent, trade stands, a display by Chipping Pony (ilub, a sheepdog display and a licensed bar. With so much going on, there


really is something for everyone at Chipping Show. Admission to the show field is £5 for adults and £2 for children and car parking is free.


Charity walk


NURSERY nurses will put their best feet forward for a good cause


this weekend. Around 15 staff members from


the Brockhall Village Nursery will set out on Saturday on a 10- mile sponsored walk in aid ol Muscular D3Tstrophy. They the charity after one of the chil­ dren attending the nursery was diagnosed with the condition. Anyone wanting to sponMr the


nurses on their walk from Brock- hall Village to Ribchester ana back can phone Suzanne Stjaw a the nursery on 01254 247766.


Parkwise or face paying hefty fine


by Faiza Afzaal


WITH just over a week to go before three full-time parking attendants hit the streets of the rural borough, around 50 local residents, traders and council­ lors turned out in force to a public meeting to find out if the attendants will improve mat­ ters, or simply he a pain in the


neck! From September 6th, Ribble


Valley Borough Council will take over responsibility for enforcing parking rules across its area to clampdown on law-breaking drivers in a bid to improve safety and reduce congestion in the town’s


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streets. “Decriminalised Parking” is the


term used to refer to the handover of responsibility from the police to


the council. As the attendants swoop on the


streets, motorists who flout the reg­ ulations will be fined £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. This means careless motorists


caught parking on double yellow lines, limited waiting, disabled bays, loading bays or bus stops, will


be fined. • Under the new laws, fines on des­


ignated car parks will also increase


to £60 from £30. A dozen district councils across


East Lancashire, including Ribble Valley, are involved in the joint


“ParkWise” scheme. They will employ their own parking atten­ dants to enforce the parking rules. A recent public meeting held at


the council chamber was chaired by leader of the council, Coun.


John Hill. Officers from the borough, coun­


ty council, and Insp. Bob Ford of Clitheroe police, were on hand to explain the new scheme and answer questions. Angry residents from the


Church Street and Church Brow area of Clitheroe were present at the meeting expressing their con­ cerns about the traffic chaos, which may be caused if they are not allowed to park outside their


homes. The streets around the Church


Street and Church Brow are desig­ nated as “limited waiting” and drivers are not allowed to park for more than an hour. Until now, residents claim the


police have turned a blind eye allowing them to park for more than an hour outside their homes, but from September 6th, this will no longer be possible. Last month we reported in the


Clitheroe Advertiser how hundreds of the town’s residents had signed a petition appealing for a residents’ parking scheme to be launched, but they were later informed by county officials that the permit- based scheme was not acceptable as it would have a knock-on effect


on nearby streets and create prob­ lems that currently do not exist. One town centre resident, who


wishes to remain anonymous, feared he could face fines of £300 a week if he continued to park out­ side his house. Others expressedconcems about


the safety of young parents and elderly people, who due to enforce­ ment will have to park miles away and walk up.the steep hill with bags of shopping to get to their homes.. In reply to the problems high­


lighted at the meeting, Coun. Hill vowed to look into the possibility of residents-only parking in the streets mentioned as a matter of urgency. He commented: “Whichever way


you look at it, enforcement is going to begin next month. “In no way is this seen as a rev­


enue source - it is simply a way of improving streets being cluttered with cars all day. “After hearing concerns from res­


idents, I have requested a full report on the possibility of resi­ dents-only parking. “The council wants to work with


residents, not against them, and adopt a pragmatic approach to this issue. “Bad parking clogs up streets in


the town centre and as a result, from September 6th council work­ ers will not be allowed to park in Church Street or Church Brow for more than an hour during the day.”


Don’t miss all your GCSE results and pictures in next week’s news-packed Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


HOT topics and local issues will feature in a new initia­ tive introduced for full meetings of Ribble Valley Borough Council. Council leader Coun.


John Hill has offered to go head-to-head with the “leader of the opposition” in new public debates styled


on Prime Minister’s Ques­ tion Time. The debates will take


place every two months at each full meeting of the council, where members of the public and other coun­ cillors will also have the opportunity to put their questions to the council


leader. Conservative Coun. Hill has invited Coun. Frank Dyson, leader of the council’s Liberal Democrat group, to help him spice up the meetings with unre­ hearsed political sparring on a topic of the day. The first debate will take place on Tuesday.


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