Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, August 4th, 2005 11 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) ; I- - i f t I i r. ^ i i 1 ‘ I 10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 4th, 2005 Help sought with aircraft history


I WONDER if anyone is able to help me with some research I am undertaking relating to aviation accidents and inci­ dents in the area? I am search­ ing for any information on the follotving incidents: 1) A small RAF aircraft


that crashed while low flying near Gisburn early in the war. I t would appear the aircraft struck some trees and crashed. 2) A Whitley bomber returning from a raid on Ger­


many, in 1942, which ran out of fuel and crashed during a forced landing at Hellifield. 3) I have heard rumours of a


second Whitley th a t force landed near the old hospital at Austwick and took off again


later. I would be grateful for any


feedback anyone may be able to give me on the subject.


DAVID STANSFIELD, Hill Crest Avenue, Cliviger, Burnley


A difficult time for


everyone concerned I AM writing regarding my appearance a t the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in London on July 26th that was reported in


last week’s edition. The same edition contained a front­


page report that the police had dropped money-laundering charges against other solicitors after a two-year “ordeal.” I was also subject to the same arrest


warrant in June 2003 and I was ques­ tioned intensively by the National Crime Squad about certain transactions tha t I had dealt with five years previously when I worked in Burnley. I was not charged. Others were less fortunate. The arrests prompted a separate inves­


tigation by the Law Society into all mat­ ters that I had dealt with over the years. This investigation resulted in four


breaches of the Solicitors Practice Rules being referred to the tribunal, none of which involved dishonesty. Furthermore, they had nothing what­


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soever to do with the police investigation nor did they result from complaints made by any of my clients. Our clients sometimes regard the rules


that govern our professional conduct as unnecessary red tape. As a result we are sometimes asked to


depart from strict adherence to them so that transactions are not delayed. Unfortunately on the four occasions in


question I succumbed to such requests. This is something th a t I now bitter ly


regret. I believe that the report in your paper


did not accurately reflect the tribunal’s findings. I can do no better than quote the summary of the report presented to the tribunal by the Law Society’s repre­ sentative th a t stated: “I do not allege that the respondent has acted dishonest­ ly. I do however allege that he has by his acts and omissions allowed the interests of particular clients to prevail over his duties to lending institution clients.” The last two years have been a difficult


time for all concerned, not least for my former partner, Ruth Moores, who was entirely unconnected with any of these matters.


STEPHEN BOOTH LLB, Hcightside House, Northtown, Padiham


0 While we are happy to publish this


letter, the fact remains th a t Mr Booth was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs by the Law Society. Its QC, Mr Geoffrey Williams, stated


that the transactions had “dubious char­ acteristics” and the tribunal chairman stated th a t the case involved “serious issues. ” - Editor


Visitors made me feel


ashamed of our town I WRITE after being made thoroughly ashamed of our market town. As I was walking through it last Thurs­


day on a rainy, miserable day, I was stopped by two ladies and a gentleman who were taken aback by the lack of traders on the open stalls. Having said “lack of”, in fact there


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weren’t any. “Is it always like this?” they asked,


adding that they had come with a coach party from Liverpool hoping for a good day out, which had been advertised back


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home. 1 assured them that Tuesdays and Sat­


urdays fared b e tte r , b u t th ey were ' I I > ‘ 1 1 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) www.clitheroetoday.co.uk www.clitheroetoday.co.UK Letters to the Editor


adamant they would never visit Clitheroe again or recommend it to anyone, they felt they had been misled and would not spend money on travel fare and lunches


h©re. They said they were off to


Oswaldtwistle Mills for the rest of the day and hoped it would be better than here. I said they would not be disappoint­


ed, as I have been there many times. Bidding them goodbye, I felt so


ashamed that people should make com­ ments like that about my home town and, may I add, the people in the “ivory tower” (council offices) should feel the same and get our market into some sort of attraction for traders, visitors and the people who live here or might visit once


again. DAVID ASHCROFT, Whallcy


A marvellous teacher


who will be missed I WAS sad to hear th a t Mr Pickup is leaving Ribblesdale High School. Generations of kids are going to miss


out on his vast wisdom and humour I I was a pupil there and found him to be a real asset to the school, bringing out the


very best in his pupils. Bringing to life the likes of Isombard’


Kingdom Brunei and Florence Nightin­ gale, Mr Pickup's lessons were a joy to


attend. I'm sure he'll be greatly missed by all


pupils and staff and I wish him all the best in his retirement.


KIRSTY SLATER, Clitheroe (Former pupil of Ribblcsdalc)


My advice will always


be: buyer beware WHEN I purchased my car from a used car dealership I questioned the condition of the rear tyres, as to whether they were legal or not. You read th a t the penalty can be


£1,000 per tyre. His response astounded me, as he asked if I knew anyone who had been fined for illegal tyres, as though the police did not care. When the MOT was due, the mechanic


at a different garage had a quite different response. He said if I had been involved in an accident I would quite likely receive a fine of up to £1,000 per illegal tyre, plus penalty points, and the insurance compa­ ny could refuse to settle any claim if I was at fault. So who do you trust? To be fair to the dealer, he did offer to


go halves on a pair of tyres. I followed his advice and used the worn


ones until MOT time. I had them changed as necessary and


returned to the dealer with the bill, but he said it was too late. I had had the car too long.


You live and learn, but it is far cheaper


for you to learn from my mistakes. Don’t forget, “buyer beware”! NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED


Chips are one way to


save your pet’s life CHIPS can be good tor pets and their owners... microchips that is! The RSPCA’s East Lancashire branch


is offering pet owners the chance to get their pet microchipped at a knock-down price during August. A microchip is recommended by the RSPCA as an effective way of perma-


nently linking p e ts to th e i r owners, increasing the chances of them being reunited if the animal is lost, stolen or


strays. The RSPCA has been able to reunite


cats and dogs with their owners months or even years after they first went missing and have been given up for lost, thanks to


a microchip. But sadly, all too frequently the local


branches have to find new homes for ani­ mals because there is no way of tracing


their owners. We hope that people take this opportu­


nity to have their pets microchipped by the RSPCA and give themselves peace of mind that they can be reunited with their pet if it goes missing. The following “Microchipping Days” will be held at the RSPCA Animal Cen­


tre at Altham as follows: Today (August 4th) - dogs; August


n th - cats ; August 18th - rabbits; August 25th - dogs, cats or rabbits. Each session runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is £10 per pet. Later times may be available and for more details, contact the Aiiimal Centre on 01254 231118. Microchips are no bigger than a grain


of rice and are inserted into the scruff of an animal’s neck. Each microchip has a unique number,


which is then entered into a national database alongside the owner’s name, address and telephone number. A hand-held scanner, c a r r ied by


RSPCA officers as well as vets and local authority dog wardens, can then read the details of the microchip if a lost or injured


animal is found. More th an 750,000 an im als have


already been microchipped in the UK. Cats, dogs and other animals from


RSPCA centres are routinely microchipped prior to re-homing. A microchip is also an essential require­


ment for a pet passport. We look forward to seeing you soon at


Altham Animal Centre.


KEN HARRISON, Branch Manager, RSPCA East Lancashire Branch


Will you help me to


help guide dogs? I AM collecting used stamps, postcards and picture phone cards for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I was wondering if any of your readers


would be kind enough to send me any of their used stamps. Please send all stamps, postcards and


picture phone cards to Mrs Diana Ash­ ton, 66 Highbank, Roe Lee, Blackburn,


BBl9SX. Thank you.


DIANA ASHTON Your letters...


8 The Editor welcomes letters on any sub­ ject, but correspondents arc reminded that contributions may be edited or condensed, must not exceed 350 words and should reach us by noon on Tuesday. Letters with noms de plume are only


accepted for publication if the editor agrees that there is a valid reason for the writer's identity to be withheld. Letters can be sent by post to the


Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitlicroc BBT 2EW, via e-mail to vivien.meath@castlancsncws.co.uk, via fax to 01200 443467 or texted to 07799696447. Letters submitted by any of these meth­


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


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Kate has great designs on some hearts of oak


By Duncan Smith


A YOUNG artist from Clitheroe has been commissioned to create a sculpture in oak in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Kate Eveson (23) has just graduat­


ed with a degree in Fine Art from St Martin’s College, in Lancaster. She was delighted to be chosen for the commission from a field of several


established artists. The oak sculpture has been commis­


sioned by Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, close to Ambleside. I t is intended to c eleb rate the


regeneration of the 130-acre park land after torrid storms over the winter blew down many of its ancient English


oaks. Kate, pictured, was chosen because of her desire to create some­ thing that could sit in harmony within the woodland area and provide a focal point that would represent the true beauty that the woodland has to offer. She said: “I would like to create a


sculpture that shows the true charac­ teristics that old English oak has. “I love the fact that oak provides a


material which is absolutely beautiful, yet somewhat powerful and over­ whelming in its presence. “I want to provide a piece of work that acts as a tribute or monument to


the trees.” During the winter months Skelwith


Fold suffered considerable damage in the storms th a t ravished much of Cumbria and brought down a great


number of trees. These were essential parts of the


park’s renowned conservation work. The fallen timber is in abundance


and a large sculpture is hoped to pro­ vide a fitting symbol to mark the con­ tinuation of Skelwith Fold’s commit­ ment to conservation in the area. Kate has worked with a variety of


materials including textiles and ceramics, but finds wood sculpting


among her favourites. “ I love the texture and patterns


found in trees, from the rings and grain of wood to the variety of texture found in different barks. These are themes I have worked with before in both ceramics and sculpture.” She added: “I have worked with


wood before, but never on such a large scale, which is a big reason why this project is so exciting for me.” (s)


Home’s silver celebrations


A GARDEN p arty was held to celebrate a housing association’s long-serving work in the Ribble Valley. Tenants of John Wall


Court, in Clitheroe, were treated to a lively event arranged by St Vincent’s Housing Association, to mark their 25th anniver­ sary.


'The organisation, which


manages and provides affordable housing, hosted the party for residents in Corporation Street and invited representatives from


Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council and St Vincent’s. Ribble Valley


Mayor Coun. Mary Robinson unveiled a plaque to commemorate the special occa­ sion, while musical entertainment was provided by jazz band “The Bour­ bon Street Roof- raisers”. Mr Peter Smith,


chief executive of the association, said: “St Vincent’s is delighted to mark it’s 25th year in the Ribble Val­ ley,” he comment­ ed. “I would like to take the opportuni­ ty to thank mem­ bers and officers from the borough council for the suc­ cess of the close partnership which has developed over the time.” Our picture


shows Mr Smith, the Mayor, Coun. Margaret Sutcliffe and resident Mrs Mary Entwistle being entertained. (B150705/2).


Vandals target parked car OFFENDERS damaged the nearside win­ dow of a Peugeot 306 parked in Whipp Avenue, Clitheroe, causing £100 damage. Police are investigating


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• THE MP for the Ribble Valley will be on the road from Monday. Nigel Evans will launch his mobile sur­


gery tour which will run until Friday. The tour takes in almost every village


and town in the constituency. A list of times of the tour should be


posted on community noticeboards and town halls. Residents can also ring the Clitheroe office on tel. 01200 425 939.


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