Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 1 st, 2005 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Letters to the Editor >- Write lo; The Editor, Clitlieroe Advertiser and Times, 3 Kinj; Street, Clitheroe lif!72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.mealli(fficasllancsnew.s.co.uk — A frantic scene we


will never forget AS a resident living in the Henthorn area, I am deeply concerned about the dog attacks reported in last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. I was in the back garden at the time


that the dogs attacked and, fortunate­ ly, there was a large group of people sitting in the garden allowing us to react quickly. Unfortunately, a number of those were children. As the family puppy was attacked,


the scene was frantic and the children were screaming - a sight they should have never had to have seen in the first place and one which they and the rest of us will never forget. In total, there were eight children in


the garden - all of whom could have been turned upon. It took five adults some time to pull the bull terriers off the family dog and when they finally released Jack the puppy, they ran into the street. If it had been earlier, the street would have been full of kids playing who could have well been the next victims. The dogs were cornered in a nearby garden until the police arrived and took the dogs away. Luckily, Kaitlyn, the child who was


injured in the attack, has recovered from the shock well and Jack the puppy is recovering well from his oper­ ation. A few other adults were also bit­ ten, but luckily, they too are okay. What will it take for the owners of


these dogs to realise th a t their “beloved” pets are dangerous? While the owners thought their dogs were secure, they obviously weren’t and steps need to be taken so this doesn’t happen again. At the very least, muz­ zles should be made to be worn so if there is a next time everyone in the area can feel slightly safer. Many peo­ ple walk their dogs in the area. We all need peace of mind that we are not going to be attacked by roaming dogs whether it is people walking dogs, chil­ dren playing on the street or just sim­ ply sitting innocently on private prop­ erty. I t is thought this is the second time


these dogs have attacked (incidental­ ly, the dogs are back with the owners). It is only a matter of time before they get out again. I have no doubt they will and next time the consequences don’t bear thinking about.


A CONCERNED HENTHORN RESIDENT, Name and address supplied


Junction work to


keep drivers safe I AM writing as a Clitheroe resident


who uses the A59 Clitheroe Bypass every day. Along with many other local people


I am concerned about the number of accidents that have happened there over the past few years. One thing that does worry me is the


fact th a t though people are talking about traffic calming measures at the Pendle Road junction, nobody seems to be paying any heed to the fact that the Pimlico Link Road junction is very dangerous too. With all the recent industrial units


being built on sites just off the link road, most of Clitheroe’s heavy goods traffic now uses this road to either come into, or circumnavigate our


Three years’ war


service in Ceylon I HAVE been following with inter­ est the reports from Richard Hart- ley-Parkinson, pictured, in Sri Lanka on the work he has been doing there following the disaster of December 26th, 2004. I visited many parts of the island


- Ceylon as it was then - during my service in the RAF, out there from February 1942 until October 1945. I witnessed the air raids on the


island by the Japanese at Easter 1942 and was s ta tio n ed a t 222 Group RAF HQ, in Colombo. I later moved to Katunayaka to


supervise motor transport in build­ ing the RAF long range bomber station in August 1944 and worked there with the civilian workers on the aerodrome construction. This aerodrome later became the


In te rn a t io n a l Airport for Sri Lanka.


R ich a rd ’s reports bring back


memories of my visits to many places on the island, on duties and on leave.


His visit to Hikkaduwa remind­


ed me of my stays there at the rest house on my journeys to Lake Koggalla, taking officers to the fly­ ing boat base. The tidal wave hit all the east


coast and the south-west of the island, causing great destruction in the town of Galle. The last leave I had was in 1944


near Arugam Bay, on the east coast at Wategama, and I swam in the sea there. The beach on the east coast was


much safer for swimming, whereas on the west side a coral reef creates an underwater cu r ren t which sweeps right up to the shore and makes it extremely dangerous for anyone entering the water. The only point at which we were


allowed to swim was a t Mount Lavinia, south of Colombo, and then not to go too far out, and also in what was called The Governor’s Pool, where the sea splashed over the rocks to form a pool. I did not travel as far north as Jaffna, but visited our RAF station


town, and this must be one of the heaviest used routes into town. At peak times, traffic joining the


bypass from the link road may some­ times have to wait for up to several minutes before being able to get on to the A59, and if having the misfortune to try and turn on to the road towards Blackburn, the view on to the road is quite often obscured by lorries or other vehicles turning on to the link road, making it a dangerous situation. While politicians, highways agencies


and other powers-that-be, are consid­ ering the best way to calm the traffic or create roundabouts near to the Pen­ dle Road junction, I urge them to think of the Pimlico link junction and consider tha t surely it would make good economic sense to look at doing something tha t would benefit both junctions and keep all local drivers safer.


S. NORTHOVER, Clilhcroc


m


at Vavuniya, situated in dense jun­ gle, and also China Bay, near the naval base at Trincomalee. My first visit to China Bay was


the day after the Japanese bombed i t in Easter Thursday 1942 and wrecked the place, and also set fire to most of the oil storage tanks at Trincomalee. In la s t week’s Advertiser and


Times, Richard mentions a place called Lesana Gama, which I am not acquainted with, but many places were given new names after inde­ pendence in 1948. He seemed to have to put up with


some primitive conditions. I was for­ tunate to live in Echelon Barracks, in Colombo, since demolished to make way for tourist hotels, and at the Maris Stella Catholic College, in Negombo. I can appreciate the difficulties of


working with people who cannot speak English, but in my case I had


Merchant seamen


to be remembered THIS Saturday, September 3rd, is National Merchant Navy Day and, as such, the Red Ensign will be flying from the Castle Keep and outside the Conservative Club, in Clitheroe, and also from the parish church in Whal- ley.


On this day. Merchant Seamen past


and present remember their brothers who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, and subse­ quent conflicts.


This year, at our Remembrance Ser­


vice at the Memorial, Tower Hill, London, on Sunday, there will be an unveiling and dedication of the Falk­ land Memorial, by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West GCB DSC ADC. I will be there, along with others


representing our Ribble Valley branch. If any of your readers would


a chief clerk who was a great help to me, as I only had a very limited grasp of the local languages. I was pleased to read in the latest


issue that Richard had been able to witness the spectacular Perehera in Kandy. I visited Kandy a number of times, but not at the time of the Perehera.


I am not surprised that Richard


has grown to love Sri Lanka and its people and, although it is nearly 60 p a r s since I left, I still have a great interest in the island and its people. I would have considered returning


for a holiday, but when I was at lib­ erty to go the political situation was very volatile and dangerous, partic­


ularly in the north. LEO WELLS, Cheslcr Avenue, Clilhcroe


• See page 10 for Richard’s final instalment. like to know any other details of our


branch, they can contact me on 01200 443073.


PETER D. SUTCLIFFE, Branch secreiary


Pat on tbe back for


thoughtful council LAST week we had visitors from New Zealand who were very impressed


with the recently-installed benches in the Castle Grounds. They made us aware th a t these benches were made of recycled mate­


rials - which are very common in New Zealand. We were surprised that the benches were not only comfortable, but didn’t


look out of place in the Castle Grounds. I t is good to know that Ribhle Val­


ley Borough Council has the insight and knowledge to use recyclable mate­


tfifr • ■ ■ .m r ' . . . ' .


rials which benefit not only ourselves but future generations.


C. A. CHATBURN, Barn Crofl, Clillieroe


Lamb Roe brought


back memories HAVING being born at Lamb Roe- note spelling - 1 was most interested in Doris Brown's letter. However, there are a number of inaccuracies. The area included the Spread Eagle


pub and attached farm, on which we children spent many happy hours, milking, haymaking etc. The row of cottages pulled down


was called Rose Cottages - there never was a Lamb Row. The only place there is such a name - Lamb Roe - is over the pub door. The other houses are Birch View


and Exton Terrace. The 1930s houses further on just had names, but the address was Clitheroe Road, Lamb Roe, Whalley. Next to Blackburns' garage was a


long hut which my parents, Carey and Peri Chatburn, who moved into "Gle- neagles'' after their marriage in 1937, told me had been a sweet shop. Dur­ ing the war a London family made their home there for a time. I seem to remember four children, one of the girls being called Ursula. Also during the war, when it was


"Dig for Victory", the field at the back of our house was ploughed by horse and corn grown. I was fascinated by the poppies. Later we helped harvest potatoes. Ashcroft’s Mill, founded by the late


Frank Ashcroft, sold animal feeds. It was then run by his son the late Edward, then grandson John. We played on the field and sometimes "helped" fill sacks with cattle nuts. Most of the Lamb Roe children


went to Barrow school, for although the area is in Whalley one walked to the nearest school.


JEAN MILLER, Whalley


® TWO errors found their way into


Doris Brown’s letter, published last week under the heading “My memo­ ries of Lamb Row”. The reference to “Ashcroft’s Cotton Mill” should, of course, have read “Ashcroft’s Corn Mill” and the Infant School Head­ mistress was Miss Ashcroft, not Mrs.


Your letters. . .


® The Edilor welcomes letters on any subject, but correspondents are remind­ ed that contributions may be edited or condensed, must not exceed 350 words and should reach us by noon on Tues­ day.


Letters with noms de plume arc now


only accepted for publication if the edi­ tor agrees that there is a valid reason for the writer's identity to he withheld. Letters can be sent by post to the Clithcroe Advertiser and 'Times, 3 King


Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EW, via e-mail to vivien.meath@castlancsncws.co.uk, via fax lo 01200 443467 or texted to


07799096447. Letters submitted by any of these


methods must, however, include the writer’s name and full postal address.


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Plans submitted for alterations at pub


AN application to carry out alterations to the Tal­ bot Arms, Chipping, has been submitted to Ribble Valley planning chiefs. The plans include remov­


ing a fireplace and wall internally, while retaining the fireplace for re-use, removing a glazed screen, opening up the fireplace and making a cobblestone forecourt safe. Other plans include: Balderstonc: Removal of


lean-to bay window and erection of two storey extension to provide enlarged living room and bedroom at Heronwater, Commons Lane (0709). Billington and Langho:


Two storey garage and bedroom extension at side of property at Witch Way, Longworth Road (0713) Chatburn: Installation of


entrance gates and railings at The Vicarage, 11 Crow Trees Brow (0730). Clitheroc: installation of


new shop front at 52 Moor Lane and to rear facing Woone Lane (0515). Demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension at 54 Mayfield Avenue (0716). Demolish car port and build two storey side extension at 65 Littlemoor Road (0717). Rear and side single storey extensions, loft conversion with dormer to rear at 4 Standen Road (0719). Conservatory at Holmlea,


Salthill Gardens (0721). Conservatory extending from existing kitchen at 12 Whittle Close (0726). Con­ servatory at Bolland Prospect (0729). Chipping: Relocation of


oil tank to east elevation of church and widening of existing exposed aggregate concrete footpath to main­ tain path around the church (0619). Bowland Forest (Higher):


Refurbishment to make habitable at Hareden Farmhouse, Trough Road, Dunsop Bridge (0570). Gisburn: Two single


sided free standing inter­ nally illuminated display units at 77 Garage, Gis­ burn Road (0725). Mcllor: One number new


build dwelling, new build stud farm to house 16 sta­ bles, new build hay store at Woodfold Park off Further Lane, Mellor (0711). Pendleton: retrospective


application for the erection of an advertising hoarding on fencing adjacent A671 Whalley Road, Barrow (0720). Ribchester: Loft conver­


sion with twin dormer at rear a t 10 Water Street


(0722). Rimington and Middop:


Bed and Breakfast accom­ modation sign to be sited in hawthorn hedge at Great Todber Bungalow, Howgill Lane, Gisburn (0731).


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 1 st, 2005 17


Crowds flock to village’s Bucks Fizz celebration


by Tracy Johnson


MORE than 400 people enjoyed th e sounds of pop b an d Bucks Fizz over the Bank Holiday weekend. Staged at Brockhall Vil­


lage, the lively event attracted a mixed crowd who were entertained by the popular ’80s band, famous for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Con­ test. Now consisting of origi­


nal lead singer Bobby G. plus Heidi Manton, Tammy Choat and Wayne Chinnery, the group wooed the crowd for over an hour with a mbeture of their own hits, cover versions, a Motown medley and fin­ ishing with their famous hit “Making Your Mind Up”. Manager of the band,


Mr Derek Royal, was pleased with the good turnout for the group’s sec­ ond visit to the Ribble Val­ ley. “It went really well. It was a family show and everyone really loved them,” he said. Performing at the Old Zoo, courtesy of property


developer Gerald Hitman and his wife Linda, the group were supported by comedy act Carl Johns Pants or Prizes, who, said Mr Royal, were also a hit with the audience. Our picture above shows


some of the crowd enjoying the event. (D280805/3a) The picture right shows


Bucks Fizz performing. (D280805/3b)


CHIPPING SHOW RESULTS... CHIPPING SHOW RESULTS... CHIPPING SHOW RESULTS...


SUPREME CHA.MPIONS AND SPECIAL AWARDS Cattle: Society Challenge Cup - J. V. Wood. Sheep: Heyes Silver Challenge Cup - S. Stott. Shire horses:


. NatWest Bank Cup - E. R. Wiiliams. Tradesmen’s Turnout: Norman Hayhurst Dairy Farm Trophy - J. Moore. Shetland pony: Eclipse Shetland Stud Shield - D.


Kay. President’s choice of “Champion of Champions” to


the best overall show entry, presented to Junior Shep­


herds. Chairman’s choice, awarded to best trade stand, pre­


sented to M. Coar. CATTLE Local: Earl Derby Cup for champion - J. V. Wood.


Capt. Berkley Weld Cup for best pair and W. 0. Street Cup for best dairy cow - K. Thomber. Ann Kay Chal­ lenge Cup for best dairy heifer - R. R. Parker. Holstein Friesian: F. Bamber Challenge Cup for champion and Tom Cowell Trophy for best heifer in milk - R. R. Park­ er. Ayrshire: A. E. M. Pye Silver Salver for champion - K. Thomber. Open dairy: S. Bullock Cup for champion- R. R. Parker. Simmental: Society Challenge Cup for champion—J. V. Wood. Jersey: Jim Singleton Memorial Trophy for champion - D. Jones. Belgian Blue: Society Challenge Cup for champion - Mrs Maguire. Commer­ cial beef: W. Carefoot Cup for best heifer - 1 Townson. Ashko Tankard for best steer - A. A. and E. Critchley. Young Farmers’ Club: W. Pye Cup tor best dairy calf born after September 1st 1999 - J. France. Specials: Supreme cattle champion and society rosette - J. V.


Wood. Stonyhurst Cup for best cow in herd book and Semex Shield and Prize tor supreme dairy beast - R. R. Parker. W. Pye Memorial Trophy for best exhibit by


show member - K. Thomber. SHEEP


Mules: A. Barnes Challenge Cup for best female - T. J.


Ayrton. Blue Faced Leicester: Challenge Urn for best group and J. Stott Trophy tor champion - S. Stott. Suf­ folk: Challenge Cup for best group - M. Petherbridge. Cross-Bred Homed: Challenge Cup for best group - T. W. Woodhouse. Swaledale: Roebuck Challenge Cup for best group - E. J. Parkinson. Keith Curwen Memorial Trophy tor champion - J. W. Atkinson. Lonk: R. M. Addyman Challenge Cup for best group - J. Pickard. Gritstone: Hayhurst Committee Cup for champion - J. Pickard. Rarebreed: The Foster Trophy for champion -R. Tattersall. C. Slater Trophy for reserve champion - A. J. Baldwen. Special Awards: Silcock and Sons Silver Challenge Cup for most points in section and Frank and Mary Kelsall Trophy for best pair of homed lambs - J. Pickard. J. Hayhurst Challenge Cup for best inter-breed pair-S. Stott.


SHIRE HORSES NatWest Bank Cup for champion, W. P. Brewer Cup


for best pair and Shire Horse Society Silver Spoon A\yard for champion heavy horse - E. R. Williams. Committee


tankard tor best foal - Ellen Hope. TRADESMAN’S TURNOUT


Norman Hayhurst Trophy - J. Moore. Light Horse and Pony Section. A. H. Birtwhistle


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Challenge Cup for in-hand pony champion - Mrs Mar­ shall.


EQUITATION Kath Lloyd Trophy for equitation rider under 10


years - C. Smith. Giles Cup for equitation champion - S. Keighley.


RIDDEN HORSE AND PONY W. J. France Challenge Cup for best children’s every­


day riding pony - C. Kenyon. John Potter Cup for best family horse - E. Rayson. National and Provincial Building Society Cup for ridden veteran horse or pony - S. Janus.


WORKING HUNTER


Saddle End Cup for champion - E. Rayson. SHETLAND PONY


Eclipse Shetland Stud Shield for champion - D. Kay.


J. Harrison Trophy for junior champion - E. Barnes. J. Harrison Tankard for best foal - A. Devenny. VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY


Winder.


Vintage tractor - S Marginson. Non-tractor - J. HORTICULTURE


Mr Beard Cup and Engraved Tankard for best e.xhib-


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The Handicraft Cup - Mrs Janet Riley. Cookery Cup


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taker. Best preserves - Dawn Lock. POULTRY


Show Champion Cup and Soft Feather Challenge Cup


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