Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clitheroe422324(Editorial),422323(Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 cntheroe Advertiser STimes, Thursday, August 4th, 2005


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIIIIIES


S Valley Matters...................................4,5 H Village News .................................12,13


H Letters.................................................1® H Weekendplus.................................20,21


H Weekend TV .................................18,19 B Family Notices...............................24,25 HReadersplus ...................................... 18 IJobs ........................................... 27-29 I Propertyplus...............................32-34 IMotorsplus ................................ 36-51 I Sport .......................................... 82-56


AT A GLANCE...


Death of devoted mum - page 6 Worst Witch at Castle - page 7 Edisford pupils’ surprise -page 9 Wartime memories relived - page 17


INFORRIATION Duly chemise Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Church Street,


Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Eiectricity: 08001954141.


Change of council landlords? Gas: 0800111999.


Water: 0845 462200. Counciis: Kibble Valley Borough Council, Chtheroe


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.


I Cruse Bereavement Care: Kibble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency; Emergencies-0800 807060.


Drugs; Local confidential advice and information line


01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribl)le 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 Ribhic Valley Citizens' Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324 Advertising: 01200 422323


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Fax:01200443467 editor e-mail: vivien.meath@casllancsnews.co.uk


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WEEKEND WEATHER; Saturday is forecast to be cloudy with possible showers, while Sunday will remain dry. SUNRISE: 5-27 a.m. SUNSET: 9-04 p.m.


LIGHTING UP TIME: 9-04 p.m.


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B BURNLEY B ACCRINGTON B GISBURN B CHATBURN • from page one ‘


have with the council. A consultants report to the council, updated last month, more or less spells out that retaining its housing stock is not a realistic option for Kibble Valley. It weighs the current condition of


the housing stock - comprising 746 houses and 453 flats — against the predicted cost of future upkeep and meeting the Decent Homes Stan­


dard. Its final valuation of £1.05 million


is the amount the council could expect to receive from an RSL on transfer of the housing stock - equat­ ing to £898 per property. But Mrs Grimshaw stressed that


did not mean the council was “selling off” its houses for £900 each. That figure is not a market value


and the council is not allowed to sell its property on the open market. Instead, the figure reflects the


rental income of the property and what a new landlord would have to spend to bring it up to and maintain it at the required standard. Transferring its housing stock could also have an impact on jobs at


the council. Most of those who currently work


predominantly in housing would transfer to the RLS, while some hous­ ing roles would stay with the council. But there would inevitably be some restructuring and possible


redundancies. Some councillors remain bitterly


opposed to transferring the council’s housing, seeing it as “selling off the family silver” , and the meeting on August 23rd could be stormy. But Mrs Grimshaw stressed that if


the majority do vote for transfer, it will only be the beginning of an 18- month process. “The ultimate decision will rest with the tenants,” she said.


Local lads in Floyd tribute gig


A YOUNG local band will support leading Pink Floyd tribute show “Off The Wall” at this weekend’s open air concert in Clitheroe Castle’s


grounds. Oversight, which consists of three


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School students, last hit the headlines back in February after helping raise funds for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal through the Rockin 4 Asia concert held at The Grand in Clitheroe. The group, which consists of Neil


Balfour, of Whalley, who plays lead guitar, Chris Hindle, of Clayton-le- Dale, who plays the drums and Alex Flannagan, of Fence, who plays bass, have been together for more


than two years now. They play a wide range of music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s to modern day covers as well as some of their own materi­


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even released a debut album entitled “Full of Mistakes” , which is report­ edly selling well, and have been in great demand for gigs locally. Saturday’s concert will be held in the natural amphitheatre below the


Castle Keep. Tickets are available from


Clitheroe Tourist Information Cen­ tre, telephone 01200 425566 or online through wwtv.ticketweb.co.uk (tel. 08700 600100).


Race complaint still under investigation The complaint was made by local


A COMPLAINT made about Kib­ ble Valley Borough Council by local Muslim leaders to the Commission for Racial Equality is still being investigated by the enforcement


team


Muslim leaders after council chiefs quashed the latest bid to build a mosque on the former council depot off KirkmoorRoad in Clitheroe last


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biggest money maker in the “Friends of School cal- ecU disco, 'vere y^^g^ Good weather on Friday evening enured there was a


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THE cancer-related death of a Court, Clitheroe, was retired chemical engineer was not ^


asbestos. which w "a 2 * en as°the medical ? '® V r „ l r e to “ of death.


connected to his employment, an kind associated wi P. inquest heard.


Coroner Michael Singleton


The hearing was told that Her- The cancer had spread ^ bert Shepherd (82), of Bowland abdomen, where it had perforated


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www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


Jobs losses calls for inquiry


By Vivien Meath


WITH the loss of 1,500 jobs after Simonstone computer manufacturer Granville Tech­ nology announced it had gone into administration, Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribhle Val­ ley, has called on the Depart­ ment of Trade and Indt^try to carry out a full investigation into the reason behind the col­


lapse. Speaking from Westminster, Mr


Evans said: “This is a blow to the area and will come as grim news to the workforce. Many of the workers were handed their redundancy notice with no prospect of holiday pay. I am also concerned that other, smaller, local suppliers may lose out should Granville Technology, through their trading names Tiny


Computers and Time Computers, owe them money through their


services. “ I want the Department of


Trade and Industry to investigate why it is that the company had not issued any figures since June 2003, when the company had made a profit of £2.5m and a turn-over of £207m. I want to know which members of the board knew that the company was in dire straits and when they knew. I also want to know what steps were taken to try and seek assistance from either the Department of Trade and Industry or other Government agencies prior to the announcement being made. “ I have called on the Depart­


ment for Work and Pensions and the Department of Trade and Industry to get involved with job centres and local authorities in the area in order that full assistance can be given to those who have lost


their jobs with either alternative work in the area, or with other


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notice that they were to lose their jobs at the Simonstone-based com­


pany’s premises. This week, a Nelson-based com­


pany, Daisy Communications, brought forward its planned recruitment drive, starting an immediate search for around 50


workers. Meanwhile, JobCentre Plus and


other agencies are liaising with the workers.


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were NS Mr B. Cuba and Mrs I.


Help on hand


for staff, buyers ADVICE is being offered to consumers and employees fol­ lowing the sudden administra­ tion of Simonstone computer manufacturers, Granville Technology. Lancashire County Council


Trading Standards are giving information on consumer rights to people who have pur­ chased extended warranties


will from the Time Group, trading be highly trained and must be as Time/Tiny and Computer


given every assistance to retrain as Shop, a matter of urgency in order to seek Anyone who has purchased fresh employment.”


goods using a credit card or Offers of help have flooded in for finance agreements will be pro-


the East Lancashire workers left fgnfgfi the Consumer Credit jobless by last week’s shock collapse making the credit


of the Granville Technology_ Group. g^i^jg^ equally liable for any Some 600 people were given no


faulty or undelivered goods. However, customers who


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have paid for their goods by cash or cheque will need to contact the administrators direct on 0870 3817097. All consumers can contact


the LOG Consumer Advice centre on 0845 600 1352 if they have a particular problem. Information is available on


Park, Mr D. Mortimer and


Mrs B. Wilson. EW Mr R. Bailey and Mrs


J. Scott, Mrs K. Thompson and Mr G. Wharfe. On Thursday the winners


were: NS Mr B. Guha and Mr J. Pollard, Mr and Mrs R.


Ward. EW Mrs B. Wilson and Mr


J. Renton, Mrs M. Thompson and Mrs J. Bowker.


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Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards Service website wxvw.tradingstan- dards.gov.uk/lancashire which will be regularly updated. Employees who need assis­


tance with personal problems, such as debt, benefits and employment advice for infor­ mation, can call Burnley CAB 0970122 2318 for general advice and 01282 450 535 to make an appointment. Bum- ley Job Centre on 01282 663101 and Lancashire Wel­ fare Rights Service on 01282 470570.


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Teenagers given ASBOs


TWO teenagers from the same Clitheroe Street have been made the subject of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). Jordan James Jeffries (15) and


Laura James Robinson (17), who live at separate addresses in Holden Street, appeared at Blackburn Mag­ istrates’ Court on Tuesday. Jeffries had been convicted on charges of criminal damage, assault, harass­ ment and burglary. Robinson was convicted on three counts of com­ mon assault and one of assault caus­ ing actual bodily harm. In both cases the ASBOs were imposed on conviction. Both orders prevent Jeffries and


Robinson from: • causing harassment, alarm or


distress to anyone • inciting or encouraging others ■ to cause harassment, alarm or dis­


tress • entering any premises from


which they have been banned in writing by the owner or someone acting on the owner’s behalf • remaining in any premises after


having been asked to leave by the occupier or someone acting on the occupier’s behalf 8 consuming or possessing any


intoxicant in a public place. The ASBO relating to Laura


Robinson, which runs until August 1st, 2007, also prohibits her from: O being present in a public place


having consumed intoxicants Obeing anywhere other than


indoors at her home address between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless accompanied by her mother and/or stepfather 8 being in any public place in the


company of nine named individuals, including Jordan Jeffries. The ASBO relating to Jordan Jef­


fries, which runs until July 24th, 2008, also prohibits him from: 8 being found drunk in a public


place 8 being in any public place in the


company of five named individuals, including Laura Robinson 8 being outside his home address


between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m unless accompanied by his mother


8 entering an area of Clitheroe


bounded by Woone Lane, Greenacre Street, Eshton Terrace, Primrose Road and the railway lines, unless accompanied by an adult over 25 8 entering any school or educa­


tional premises and their grounds, unless attending for training or fro- mal education 8 entering any licensed premises or their grounds unless accompanied


by an adult over 25. Inspector Bob Ford, of Clitheroe Police, welcomed the orders, saying: “These two have terrorised the com­ munity and been responsible for a catalogue of offences. We will be robustly enforcing the ASBOs and I want the community to help by reporting anything involving these two troublemakers. “ People do not have to put up


with their disgraceful behaviour and we will investigate any allegations that the orders have been breached.” Breaching an ASBO can result in a fine and/or imprisonment of up to five years.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 4th, 2005


Launch of best sports and community awards scheme


AN awards scheme for the best sports and community initiatives in Kibble Valley has


been launched. Kibble Valley Borough Council is looking


for nominations for the 2005 Ribble Valley


Sports and Community Awards. Nominations can be made in the cate­


gories Club of the Year, Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year (two categories) and Rising Star. There will also be a Marjorie Partridge Award for Exceptional Achieve­


ment. The deadline for nominations is Friday,


August 12th and winners will represent Rib­ ble Valley at the Lancashire Sports Awards


in September The Coach Of The Year Award will recog­


nise outstanding skill and experience in vol­ untary sport and leisure. The Club Of The Year Award will go to a club committed to the community and offering its inembers a professional and worthwhile experience. The Adult and Young Volunteer Of The Year Awards wdll recognise outstanding service to a particular club, sport or activity. The Ris­ ing Star Award will recognise the achieve­ ments of a young Ribble Valley sportsman or woman and the enthusiasm and dedication


involved in attempting to become a top sportsperson. The Marjorie Partridge Award for Exceptional Achievement has been estab­ lished in honour of a founder member of the Ribble Valley Heartwatch Cardiac Rehabili­


tation Scheme. . MarjonG was bom in Ngw York and joined


the US Navy in 1943, where she rose to the rank of lieutenant. She then taught athletics and English for 20 years, before moving to Clitheroe in 2000 to be near her family after suffering a heart attack. The award is open to anyone who has made a great achieve­ ment under difficult circumstances. Ribble Valley Borough Council sports development officer Peter Fletcher said: “These awards are an exciting new initiative aimed at recog­ nising the sung and unsung heroes and hero­ ines of Ribble Valley. We are iMking forw^d to a bumper crop of nominations and being represented by our winners at the Lancashire Sports Awards in September.” The Ribble Valley Sports and Community


Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Ribble Valley Civic Suite at 7 p.m. on


Friday, August 26th. Nomination forms are available on 01200


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THE next blood donor session will take place on Friday, August 12th, at the West Bradford Village Hall, Grindleton Road,


West Bradford, between 2 and 4 p.m. and 5- 30 and 7-30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to


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