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OME of the people who we most appreciate are those who have really listened to us.
A good listener is a treasure
indeed, for so often when we listen we are just waiting for an opportunity to get our own "two penn’orth" in. An attentive, interested listener
brings a degree of healing to the other person.. When controversies rage, it would
make a huge difference if each side could really listen to the other, doing them the courtesy of finding their opinions worthwhile. Take, for exam ple, the fox hunting debate. Both sides have deeply-held views, and emotion plays no small part. But
Stop and listen
if each group found three things to praise about the "opposition's" opin ions and way of life, it would make for. a more wholesome discussion? The recent shouting down of the
Rural Affairs Minister by some members of the Countryside Alliance gives little hope that this can happen. Some anti-hunt people can be equal ly objectionable. As the rights and wrongs of the
war in Iraq are hotly disputed, what a difference it would make if support ers of both points of view tried to appreciate that the other side may not necessarily be stupid or bigoted, but may actually be just trying to do the right thing.
Those who see only black or white
have a simple view of the world. Those who see shades of grey under stand that choices are seldom so easy. It is an act of sinful pride to take the view that "I am always right and that someone who disagrees with me is wrong”. Of course, we must hold to our convictions, but we are insecure if we cannot allow those convictions to be questioned.
Sometimes parts of the church
have behaved no better and those who claim to be Christians have let Christ down shamefully by their bit ter prejudices and lack of love. In general, however, I have found that those who have truly opened their
lives to the love of Christ do want to bring reconciliation and the forgive-
ness. As always, respect is called for. As
Oliver Cromwell wrote to the Church of Scotland's general assembly in 1650: "I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be
mistaken." Hunt supporters, hunt opponents,
pro or anti Iraqi war activists, all who hold passionate views: beware. As St Paul said, let us wear the gar
land of humility. REV. RODNEY NICHOLSON,
vicar of St Paul's, Low Moor, and
priest-in-charge of Chatburn and Downham.
100 years ago
CLITHEROE ratepayers attended a meeting to protest against expenditure of public money on two new local schools. The 80 people attending supported the idea that children should be well- educated and well provided for in school accom modation, but at the same time there was a com mon feeling that they did not want to see the money wasted. During the three-hour meeting, it was reported that the Board of Education had considered the proposals of the committee and was looking into carrying out minor improve ments to the existing schools. - ■ A reduction in the number of children return
ing to Rimington school was reported this week after the outbreak of scarlet fever in the village. The school had been closed for a week by order of the medical officer. However, as it re-opened, the attendance was only 58%. Although only nine cases were detected, 20 children remained absent. As a result, an attendance officer would visit the parents warning them that they could be prose cuted if their children did not attend.
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a weekly look at local issues, people and places
the Luddite movement was a revolt by ordinary people against the machines that were ruining their lives, usually by putting them out of work and into the gutter. The movement culminated in a.
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series of machine-wrecking riots across the North of England, and it’s a movement I’m seriously considering reviving! You might think that dire warnings
of machines taking over the world is the stuff of far-fetched 1950s sci-fi, but don’t be fooled - it’s here. The machines in question are, of
course, computers - the dreaded f p »
Computer boffins will tell you there
is nothing to be afraid of, that we should embrace this new technology and use it to enrich and better our lives. Don’t believe them. They have
already been assimilated by the machines. They claim these comput ers are just tools that enable us to do
Bring back those Luddites! As I see i t . . . by Duncan Smith
u d d it e s were pretty big around these parts in the early 19th century.
With its roots in Nottinghamshire,
things, but that’s not my experience. Quite the contrary. I ’ve found that their sole purpose is to prevent me doing what I want. Why? Because “the system” won’t
allow it. The computer says it can only be done this way and the com puter cannot be defied. Recently I took my car for a rou
tine service and was given a verbal quote of about £150. When I went to collect it, the bill was £300. Naturally I queried it and was presented with a computer printout. I t itemised each job carried out, each with a standard charge for parts and labour. Part of the unexpected cost was for
new brake pads. Fair enough, but the computer’s charge for this included the labour to strip down and rebuild the wheels - work already done, and charged for, as part of the service. “Hang on a minute,” I protested.
“You’re charging me again for the same work under a different heading. I ’m pasring twice for the same time
and labour. That’s not right.” And the reply: “It’s a standard charge on the computer sir. Nothing I can do about it. I t’s on the computer.” What! But it’s a blatant rip-off. I t’s
not good enough to blame a machine. This tool to enrich my life was very efficiently “de-riching” my bank account. I argued, but you can’t argue \vith a machine. Last weekend I went to buy some
thing from a store - the kind where you browse the catalogue at home, choose the item, go to the store, fill in a bit of paper, hand it over with the cash and receive the goods. That’s the theory. I was half-way home when I
realised the item supplied was the wrong one - similar, but wrong. I turned around and took it back, hop ing for a simple exchange. After all, the in-store computer terminal told me the right item was in stock. No such luck. After a lengthy wait and much button-punching by the
■ LOOKING BACK 50 years ago
A LOAN of £10,000 was being sought for con verting some of the street lighting in the town from gas to electricity. Work was due to start early next year on converting the lighting system from Wellgate to Claremont, King Street and Waddington Road. Along those routes and in other streets, modern lighting was planned to be eventually installed, the new lamps differing from those ju s t introduced along the main road through the town. Instead of mercury vapour, the council was going in for sodium lamps, which gave an amber light. However, there was still the ques tion of raising £10,000. ■ The need for traffic wardens to supervise
Clitheroe children as they cross busy roads to and from school was under active consideration. At a recent council meeting, a Clitheroe resident had expressed his concern at the number of accidents and drawn attention to the need for traffic war dens. The local authority and police were mak ing plans for wardens to be stationed, but there were funding issues remaining to be resolved.
computer’s humanoid slave, I was told they weren’t in stock (what? the computer mistaken? surely not), but they had some at the store in the next town. So could I go there and pick it up, having already paid? Would they ring and say I was on my way? No, “the system” won’t allow it.
First I must be refunded, a process requiring me to supply name, address, postcode, inside leg measurement- you get the picture - all fed to the hungry computer. After signing (twice), I got my refund, and all the time made to feel I was the one at fault. I had defied “the system”. Now travel to the other store and
start again. And another thing with these '
machines. Having given in and embraced them, learnt their demand ing ways, surrendered your soul and become computer-dependent, what do they do when you need them most? They quit. They shut down, they
refuse to be embraced. No apology, no explanation, nothing. So fellow 21st century Luddites,
anyone for a spot of machine-wreck ing?
HARRY receives his award from senior library assis tant Jackie Hindle at Read Library (C080904/10)
Proud Harry is a marathon man
25 years ago
A 200-SIGNATURE petition was submitted to the council by Henthorn area residents to block plans for a scheme to build 120 houses. Cutline planning permission was being sought by a local couple for the scheme, which was due to be dis cussed at a future meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee. A spokesman for residents said they were concerned because of the extra traffic it would create, noise and litter and the fact that local schools would not be able to cope with the additional numbers of chil dren moving to the estate. ■ Complaints that dog owners deliberately
allowed their pets to foul the footpaths in VTialley were discussed at a parish council meeting. It was revealed that the problem had increased so much that mothers were afraid to allow children play in certain areas. Parish councillor Eric Ronna, said that at least three residents had brought the prob lem to his attention. He added that despite notices indicating a £25 fine for allowing dogs to foul pave; ments there was no change in the problem.
LITTLE Harry Pearce is the proud owner of the Pauhne Driver Memorial Cup after reading and reviewing
a.marathon 76 books. The six-year-old Read
Primary School pupil is one of the youngest chil dren in the area to achieve the Relay Read ers Marathon Award. He had already gained
his bronze, silver and gold awards - having read and reviewed a total of 50 books - before
Nyima is a winner!
THE children’s novel “Trixie and the Cyber Pet” inspired one young Clitheroe library user to write a winning review. Nyima Murry’s review
on the book, written by author Tessa Krailing, saw her crowned the Relay Readers champion reviewer for August. The Relay Readers
scheme is run by Lan cashire County Library Service and encourages young people to read more books and write down their thoughts about them on a special
review sheet. The scheme recognises
monthly winners for the
best review. Nyima (seven), of Vic
toria Street, Clitheroe, explained on her review sheet that the reason she enjoyed the book so much was because she liked the idea of having a
going for the marathon extra 26 books. Harry, of Victoria
Lodge, has been a mem ber of Read Library since before he started school and just loves reading. The cup, which was
introduced when popular Burnley children’s librar ian Pauline Driver died a few years ago, will now stand pride of place in his home, along with his cer tificate he also received for his reading achieve ment.
Your unwanted gifts may be a windfall
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truly worthwhile and local cause. East Lancashire Hospice is
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appealing for any unwanted presents that people may have to be donated to the East Lan cashire Hospice Fund. Harry Grayson, Head of
Fund-raising at the Hospice, explained: "Literally everyone receives presents for birthdays and for Christmas from both friends and family that are not ideally suited to them and, invariably, these presents are just stored away and never used until spring cleaning forces them into ‘clear out mode’. “Eventually they are sent to
NWANTED gifts could be turned into a cash windfall for a
charity shops, jumble sales, bring and buy sales and other worthwhile causes or concerns. "Regardless of what the
unwanted gifts are, whether large or small, the Hospice can turn them into cash by using them as tombola prizes, raffle prizes or offered for sale in the hospice shop in King William Street, in Blackburn. “So if anyone would consid
er donating their unwanted gifts and assist the hospice with their fund-raising then we will be very grateful.” Mr Grayson added: “As we
approach the festive season, the annual Christmas fair this year is being held on Saturday, November 13th, and will fea ture both a raffle and tombo la.
“These are major revenue
generators at the event and prizes are urgently needed.” The Hospice is now one of
the most modern of its kind and offers a superior service to the people of Blackburn, Dar- wen, Hyndburn and the Rib ble Valley. However, along with these
services there is of course a cost and the charity is now responsible for raising in excess of £400,000 each and every year to meet this, relying on the support and generosity of people from within the bor oughs it serves. Anyone wishing to donate
can do so by ringing the fund raising office on 01254 660900 to arrange delivery or collec tion.
Protect yourself from winter flu
HEALTH specialists are urging elderly people across the Ribble Valley to have a free flu jab to build a defence against flu this winter. Once again, clinics organised by Clitheroe’s
Pendleside Medical Practice and Castle Medi cal Group, will be held at St Mary’s Parish Hall in Church Brow. Patients aged 65 and over and those from
high-risk groups will receive an invitation to attend for a flu vaccination in the next few
days. Pensioners who are housebound and unable
to come to one of the clinics are asked to con tact their GP practice so th a t alternative
IT’S not Hollywood, but Clitheroe was the perfect location for scenes being shot by an up-and-coming film company. Preston-based “Drag
arrangements can be made. People attending St Mary’s Parish Hall are advised to give them selves plenty of time due to limited car parking in the area. A Ribble Valley Rider service has been set tip
to get patients to the clinics. This is a free ser vice that will pick people up at home and trans port them to the Parish Hall. The vehicle is designed to be very accessible
to people suffering with disability and mobility problems. I t is open to everyone in the borough and
anyone wishing to use this service must register beforehand by calling 01200 444484.
Today Clitheroe - tomorrow the world ' Mi '!!^ t <
on’s Garden Filmed Enter tainment” was set up two years ago by young pro ducer John McBride. I t has already enjoyed
cyber pet feature in the story, rather than a real animal like most books do.
critical success with a fea ture film shot in Preston, “Chicken Tikka Masala”, which is due in cinemas in November this year.. Scenes for its latest film,.
Nyima, who is a pupil
at St James’ CE School, said she liked the charac ters Katie, Jo and Sam, plus the detailed pic- tllTBS. She added: “One of the
things I liked best about the book was the story, akit was really exciting, just like a real adventure “But the bad bit was when Trixie was sick on
the carpet.” Pictured is enthusias-
“Red Emotion”, were shot at a house in Park Avenue recently. When completed, hope
fully by the middle of October, it will be submit ted to BAFTA for the short film award and released to film festivals nationwide.. Producer John McBride
explained: “The continu ity supervisor on our film, Simon Driver, is from Clitheroe and through him we secured a location to act as one of our main character's house. ‘“Red Emotion’ begins
with Holly breaking up with her boyfriend, Luke. He doesn't take the news very well and withdraws into himself, feeling reject ed.
“We discover he is phys
ically abused by his father and that he only seems to find comfort from his sis ter. “The momentum picks
up and Luke , makes a shock discovery, that push es him over the edge and the climax of the film is both shocking and startling.” Holly is played by Ruth
Abram, who starred in “Emmerdale”, and Luke is played by Carl Humphries, who is cur rently studying fine art at Leicester University. Also involved in the pro
duction is Clitheroe man Tim Royle, who is current ly working on the new series of long-running BBG children’s drama “Grange Hill”. He is the son of well-
known Clitheroe GP, Dr John Royle.
OUR picture shows some of the cast and crew during a break in Fdming in
Clitheroe. They are, clockwise from the front, Simon Driver, Carl Humphries, John McBride, Michael McBride and Daniel Baines (G180904/2)
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