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Weight order on road bridge A TEMPORARY weight restric-,


tion of 7.5 tonnes has been pul on a Clitheroe-bridgo until crucial- strengthening work has b'een^car-- ried out."


The order, imposed by.Lan-r; ' . , ,4 '


cashire County Council,-relates to the bridge over the railway on the, C579 Pimlico Road, heading out of Clitheroeto West Bradford. .


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


■ / Previously the “Pimlico Rail­ way Bridge” was subject to a,10 /tonne weight restriction., \


; However, rDr/Roger,Cole,Lan­ cashire County Council’s chief engineer for bridges; wrote to /Clitheroe Town Council stating


: that the new.order would give greater protection to the,bridge than the previous one.,


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A remarkable woman keen to learn


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A REMA RK AB L E Clitheroe woman has died suddenly aged 8 3 . ' ' ■


• - ' Mrs Margaret Paterson Bowk-


er died at her, home, Northlands, / Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, on . .January 21st. .•


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She was the elder daughter of the; late Rev. Robert Corke MA (Glas)


. and Mrs Margaret Corke, of Orr> Memorial Manse; Thornton, Fife. Mrs Bowker.met her husband,;


Mr Kenneth Bowker, in January 1941 in Edinburgh where they were both students.


■ •; P I * • ..-Ss# ,; On qualifying in domestic science.


at Atholl Crescent College she was' appointed as a dietician at Christie Cancer Hospital in Manchester.


Two years later she became


re^onal food adviser for the North- West and worked in the wartime Ministry of Food under the late Sir Magnus Pike. - In March 1945 she married Ken­


neth, an officer in’the Army Dental Corps, just prior to him being draft­ ed out to the Middle East where he remained for two years with no home leave.


, '/.After his return to the UK they lived in Perthshire until they came to Clitheroe in December 1947


: where Mr Bowker opened a dental practice in York Street, which is now Messrs Aspinall, Nolan & Malloch.


i She assisted her husband for two years as a dental nurse until just before her first daughter, Helen, was born. In 1969, she obtained a three-year teaching certificate from the Univer­


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EIGHT members of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club who travelled to Kentmere tor a day meet, were forced to find an alternative venue, owing to the unavailability of parking spaces in the -village. It was decided to head for-


Ambleside, which was unusual­ ly quiet, heavy rain having been predicted for the after­ noon. Setting out from the main


car park, the group walked up “the Struggle” to follow the Kirkstone Pass road to Round- hill Farm. Here a footpath on the left provided access to a ridge to be followed to Snarker Pike and eventually the sum­ mit of Red Screes.............. As the party climbed higher,


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good views of the snow-covered Coniston and Langdale fells wore enjoyed, the valleys being choked with freezing fog oblit­ erating the higher ground. Later, however, dense cloud drifted in at higher levels giv­ ing very limited visibility, and the snow became much deeper underfoot. On the large, grassy plateau


at the top of Red Screes, the weather deteriorated into strong wind and driven snow, providing a challenge to locate the trig, point at; the summit.


Having found it, photos were taken of the group in the dra­ matic conditions and compass bearings calculated for a hasty retreat to Scandale Bottom. Jumping into snowdrifts dur­ ing the descent provided good entertainment for a younger member of the party, and lunch was taken in the welcome shel­ ter of a wall. After reaching Scandale Pass


the group walked in heavy rain down Scandale and back to Ambleside via High Sweden bridge. Last weekend members were


due to stay at the George Starkey climbing hut in Pat- terdale.


■ Following the highly popular


indoor lecture about an ascent of the north ridge of Everest by Stirling climber Kieron Mackenzie, an audio-visual presentation about moun­ taineering in Scotland will be given by Malcolm Roberts at


> Clitheroe Mountaineering Club’s next indoor meeting. This will be held at 8 p.m. at


Clitheroc Cricket Club, Chat- burn Road, on 'Phursday, March 19th, and is open to non-members.' Further details are available by telephoning 01200 429396.;


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that after her grandfather’s death, her Aunt Doris guarded the collection, some of which went to a museum in Great Yarmouth and later found a home in Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. . 'When Doris had to leave her


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of the methods she used when writing her book, and brought along a selection of printed material and artefacts. Mr Wood showed some


wonderful slides of old posters, giving details of the destina­ tions, sailing times and prices for the old paddle steamer’s journeys. Thanks were expressed to


Mr and Mrs Wood for an enjoyable talk by Mrs Anne Holmes. On February 10th at 7-30


p.m. the guest speaker will be Mr Tony Foster and his sub­ ject will be “Civil Registra­ tion”. The meeting will be held in


Clitheroe Cricket Club and visitors are welcome. ■ "


EUROPEAN funding is helping to pay for a hew community building in Tos- side costing almost half a million pounds. The £485,000 building is due for


completion in May and came a big step nearer reality with the confirmation of


financial support through the European Regional Development Fund. The money has been secured by Skip-


ton-based Craven District Council, which is driving forward the Tosside scheme as one of several high-profile community projects in its area. So far it has secured £1 million worth


of European funding, with the potential to attract up to a further £2 million of funding over the next three years. The support funding was identified through the council-led Local Employment and


Development Pact (LDEP), a six-year programme launched in 2001. The new building at Tosside is one of


the iargest schemes in Craven to win European funding. Once complete it will have a wide variety of community uses, including serving as a hub for a local transport link. There will be childcare facilities and


cil's LDEP'project officer, said: “Over the past three years, the council has successfully acted as an enabler to attract high levels of external funding to the district. “This has significantly increased the


new computer facilities, allowing people living in the remote rural community to access a wide range of council services online. An integral part of the project will be


to employ a local community liaison officer in order to exploit all possible services and encourage new groups to form and use the community building to its full potential. Hazel Smith, Craven District Coun­


numbers of people and groups actively involved in community-led economic and social regeneration. We shall be seeking to further develop this flagship initiative during the course of the next three years and attract even higher lev­ els of funding from Europe.” ■ Pictured reviewing progress on the


new Tosside Community Hall project are, from the left, project accountant Andrew Marshall, project manager Eddie Runswick and project officer Hazel Smith, (s)


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Increased costs - help is at hand


BUSINESSES in the Ribblo Valley are being offered help and advice to prepare for rising ener­ gy costs. A New Year starter pack has been devised by


Action Energy, a free government-backed pro­ gramme aimed at helping business and public sector organisations become more energy effi­ cient. The county’s Action Energy adviser, Mr Steve


Lang, explained: “With gas and electricity prices set to rise, the days of cheap energy are now over for UK businesses. Energy bills will become a key issue in 2004 if businesses do not start adopt­ ing energy saving measures to protect them­ selves from spiralling costs.” Mr Lang indicated that companies could


make savings of up to 20% on their energy bills simply by making small changes to operations and work practices. - He added: ‘The New Year is an ideal time for


planning for the year ahead. We’re encouraging UK businesses to take advantage of Action


Energy’s free services to address their energy usage for 2004. Action Energy offers a real


opportunity for businesses looking to reduce operating costs, increase competitiveness, as well as helping the environment.” Action Energy offers free surveys of a compa­


ny’s energy usage by an energy expert who iden- ; tifies low cost and no cost energy efficient mea­ sures cuid prepares a tailored action plan. . Action Energy services also include interest-


free Government-backed loans to help smaller companies replace or upgrade existing facilities or equipment. Organisations can obtain the starter pack or;


further information by calling 0800 58 57 94 or: by-visitingwww.actionenergy.org.uk. : •


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sity of Leeds and specialised in Eng­ lish and American History.


sent her for teaching practice to an American school in the USA base at Mildenhall in Suffolk. Here in 1969 she taught the sons of Col. Shepard,. the first Apollo astronaut to set foot on the moon with Neii Armstrong in July 1969. On qualifying, she was appointed


As part of the course, the college


to the teaching staff of Nelson Grammar School. When compre­ hensive education was introduced, the school became Walton High School, where she ultimately became head of homo economics. On retirement in December 1978


she pursued her studies in art, histo­ ry, design and painting at Bolton Institute of Higher Education where she took a BA (Hons) gaining a 2:1 in June 1995. Further studies


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also brought her a diploma in Eng­ lish literature. As a pianist and violinist Mrs


Bowker had an inborn love of music and was a member of Blackburn with Darwen Music Society Choir for 27 years, serving as honorary sec­ retary for four years until May 1988. From 1954 she was an active mem­ ber and past president of the former Rotary Inner Wheel Club of Clitheroe.' She spent more of her leisure time


in recent years painting in various media and since June 1990 has been a member of the International Guild of Artists. Mrs Bowker was a former


exhibitor in the annual exhibition of the British Society of Painters held atllkley.


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In 2002 she had a summer exhibi­ tion at the Claudia Lowrie Art


Gallery in Greenport, Long Island, USA, which is still current. A long time member and earlier


worker in Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, she is survived by her husband, Kenneth, her married daughters, Helen, who lives in North Carolina, Roselinde, who lives in Shrewsbury, and four grandchildren.


Jobs night showcase looks set to be another popular event


JOBS NIGHT 2004, the big annual careers event for young people, is just weeks away.: Sponsored by East Lancashire News­


papers and supported by numerous Ribble Valley employers, including Ultraframc and Sagar Insurance, more than 30 companies will be taking part, offering jobs with training -via the Mod­ ern Apprenticeship Scheme. Pendle Training, in Netherfield


Road, Nelson, is the location for the event which takes place on February 19th, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Jobs Night vacancy board will.


include more than 70 jobs, which -visi­ tors can apply tor on the night. Not surprisingly. Jobs Night is always very popular with Year 11 stu­


dents in the Ribble Valley, looking to leave school and start a Modern Apprenticeship this autumn. It also provides help for young people who are, just exploring their career options. In addition to a host of local employ­


ers, representatives from Connexions and the Learning and Skills Council will be on hand to provide advice. Recruitment teams from the Royal Navy, Police and the RAF will also be there. Special guests will be popping in on the night, along with some of Pendle


-Training’s current students who have already built successful careers with their Modern Apprenticeship. Pendle 'Training manager Mr Steve Tomlinson said that the event would


provide invaluable information for stu­ dents who are unsure of a career path or would like to look at jobs available via the Modem Apprenticeship Scheme. "Qualified staff from a range of sec­


tors will be available to answer any questions that young people or their parents may have. “It is also a great chance to meet


local employers and find out more about all kinds of jobs. "It's not too late for students who


have already left school but are looking for a change or better job," added Mr Tomlinson. "Modern Apprenticeships are open


to all young people between the ages of 16 to 24, so come down and have a look at what is available.”


Villagers tquriting down to finish date t r .


AN employee at Clitheroe-basil cast Ltd has successfully compl dation Modem Apprenticeshii| From a young age Mr Robe


of Princess Avenue, Clitheroij follow in the footsteps of his fa[ lie Brown, who owns the comp Robert completed his train!


ing full-time at the company, up in 1982 and manufactures p decorative paving and garden plying building trade outlets garden stockists. The training scheme, which by the North Lancs Train!


(NLTG), covered wholesali w a r e h o u s in g a n d s to r a g e ; ! Robert, who works in disp:


the training in 12 months. The apprenticeship concen


housing, but also included se on communication, applicat Information Technology, all o was tested on, as well as a mot with others. Mr Brian Robinson, NLTG


told the Clitheroe Advertis “Robert worked very well


pleased with how he did. deserved.” Robert will now study for a


tional Qualification (NVQ) ii fork lift trucks to enhance hi health and safety and the wi mont of fork lift trucks. (K20I


Plans hotting


for camcordt FOLLOWING the efforts enthusiast Mr Ken Brass, an i was held to establish the viabil camcorder club in Clitheroe. A good turnout was show


video presentations, demonst levels of achievement possibl asm was such that a working immediately formed, which programme of events for the f and will take into account thej and desires of the members. Anyone who is interested il


encouraged to attend a mej obligation^ to see if it would : est to them. The emphasis isl meetings, and the use of cal interesting and helpful to tlij produce bettor videos. The first meeting of the!


Camcorder Club will be held cl ruary 10th, at 7-30 p.m. in thi[ son Lane, Clilheroe. Further details can be obtj


Brass on 01200 423169 or Enj lernol.com


New Year lb with a mis


THERE was a good attei first meeting of the New Yer of Trinity Ladies Afternoor Guest speaker was th Cheeseman and his subje


sion”. He told members that mi|


different forms and he posters depicting this. He said it is about help


help themselves like the Fai Safe, in Blackburn, for the h people, and missionaries w the Gospel. Mrs Cowperthwaite led t


tea and biscuits were sc McGowan, Mrs Taylor ant ington. ; Birthday flowers were pr , :


The next meeting will be when Mr A. Bowles will giv talk on “St Cuthbert’s Pilg


Hodgkins. Ifor Williams trail!


AN Ifor Williams trailer w| stolen from Mitton Road, WhI


7ft. trailer with the reg. N(| taken between December 19th


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