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100 Years Ago


A SPECIAL meeting of the Clitheroe Town Council was held at the Town Hall to discuss the fixing of the General District Rate. Motioned by the Mayor, Coun. J.T. ■Whipp, the rate was fixed at 3s 4d in the pound. ® The annual church parade of the St.


John Ambulance Association and musical recital was held at Whalley Parish Church and featured the preacher. Rev. H.L. Marsh, from Manchester Cathedral. 9 Funeral director, J.R. Garlick thanked


his friends and customers for their past favours during his last 20 years of business. Based at Wellgate Mews, the company was announcing their new stock of the finest rubber tyred car hearse’s in Lancashire. A supplier of funeral and wedding carriages, Mr Garlick was the largest stockists of hearses in the district.


the writer’s identity if there is a compelling reason to do so, but it must still be supplied to us.


Back to that letter, which was about the


staggering number of people who blatantly disregard the law on using handheld mobile phones while driving. The writer stated that, while walking on a Clitheroe Street, he had seen three drivers committing the offence in as many minutes - and I can very easily believe that. Seldom do I make any journey on the


road without seeing another driver chatting away on a handheld mobile, be it on twisty country lanes around the Ribble Valley or on busy, high-speed motorways. Yet when did you last hear of anyone being fined for the offence? I’ll bet you know someone who has been


caught out for speeding, and who among us hasn’t had a parking ticket? But do you know anyone who has even been cautioned for using a mobile while driving? Yet the potential consequences of this


offence hardly bear thinking about. If you are using a handheld mobile while driving, two things happen. First, you are driving one-handed and not physically in control of your vehicle. Second, you are not concen­ trating fully on driving and so are not men­ tally focused on driving. Both could have


The law and mobile phones As I see it , . .


READER wrote to us recently mak­ ing some excellent points. Unfortu­ nately he did not include his name


by Duncan Sinith


serious, even fatal, consequences. Campaigners against driving while on the


phone have claimed it is as bad as drink- driving. So why do so many drivers who would never dream of drink-driving think nothing of “phone-driving”? Seeking some answers, I spoke to Sgt Stu­


art Isherwood, at Accrington Road Policing Unit. First he reassured me that his officers do routinely stop drivers committing the offence and issue £30 fixed penalty notices. Second, he warned drivers that if they com­ mit the offence, they should expect to face the penalty, and it might not stop at £30. “If a police officer believes that a driver is


not in control of his or her vehicle because they are using a mobile phone, then they could face a range of other charges, such as dangerous or careless driving, leading to a court appearance and much stiffer penal­ ties,” said Sgt Ishenvood. He added that you don’t have to be hold­


ing a phone to your ear to be committing the offence. Just touching the keypad to perform any phone function, such as opening a text message, will do. But he conceded that the public percep­


tion is that it is not a serious offence - some­ thing which looks set to change. “At the moment it is a non-endorsable


LOOKING BACK 50 Years Ago


CANDIDATES standing at the municipal election next week had started their can­ vassing for the electors’ votes. Labour can­ didates Hall, Pemberton, Selway and Sharpies were pushing for economy in administration, while Conservative candi­ date, Mr Richard Fort stood for peace and prosperity. • Work was due to.start on the.first


stage of the scheme to convert Clitheroe’s street lighting from gas to electricity. The project, which involved the replacement of 130 gas lamps wth 211 sodium lamps, was set to begin during this month. © Hair stylist F.E. Brotherton was


reminding ladies to get their hair permed before Whitsuntide in three weeks. The hairdresser, on King Street, specialised in machine, cold and tepid waving for the cost of 30 pence for a full head.


Cementing good relationships!


offence, so officers can only issue a fixec penalty notice, but there is legislation in tht pipeline to make it an endorsable offence That means it will carry a £60 fine and thret penalty points, in line with many othei motoring offences.” The “penalty points” element is the key


because it means repeat offenders, or thost with points already on their licence, could bt banned under the “totting up” procedure and penalty points will also push up youi insurance. Is it really such a problem to turn off tht


phone while driving? Or are we so condi­ tioned that we cannot ignore a phone? Mobile phones and the law: O It is illegal to use a handheld mobilt


phone when driving, even if you are stoppec at traffic lights or in a queue of traffic. 'Thit includes making or receiving calls, picture; or text messages. You must pull over to £ safe location. 9 Any motorist caught using a handhelc


mobile phone while driving could face a fbcec penalty fine of £30. This could rise to £1,00( (£2,500 for drivers of vans, lorries, buses anc coaches) if the matter goes to court. 9 You can also be prosecuted for using £


hands-free mobile phone if you fail to have proper control of your vehicle. 9 If a motorist drives carelessly or dan­


gerously when using any phone, the penal­ ties can include disqualification, a large fim and up to two years in prison. 9 An employer may also be prosecuted i:


they Require their employees to use a mobilt phone when driving.


WHEN it comes to cementing good working relationships, a Clitheroe company takes some beating! Castle Cement’s Ribblesdale


Works has just seen a further 20 staff receive long service awards. The latest batch of awards brings


the total number of staff employed at the works and distribution centre who have served for at least 25 years to a staggering 122, out of a total workforce at Ribblesdale of 395. Gareth Price, general manager at


the site, said: “I ’d be very interested to know if any company in the coun­ try could beat this figure.” Our picture shows Mr Price (front


row, second from right) with 18 of the 20 long-service awarded staff, (s)


Ribble Valley takes to the Big Apple


A LITTLE piece of the Ribble Valley found its way into the hearts of New Yorkers recently when Jonathan Hewat, a founder of the popular walk in the""Ribble 'Valley, “In the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien”, spoke to the New York Tolkien Society in Manhattan about the evidence of Middle-earth to be found in the Ribble Valley. This year is the 50th


25 Years Ago


THE first lady Mayor of the Ribble Valley was elected this week. Coun. Miss Agnes Melling, of Longridge, had previously stood as Mayor of Longridge during the Silver Jubilee year, 1977. 9 More than 100 Ribble Valley Cubs bat­


tled one-and-a-half miles in a cross-country race organised by the Venture Scouts. First home in the individual section was eight- year-old Justin Pritchard, who finished in just over 12 minutes. O Hillards, in King Lane, was advertising


offers that Mum couldn’t refuse! The super­ market, famous for its savings, stocked a mixture of named and own brands. © Films showing at the Civic Hall this


week were: “The Last Show’s of Spring”, “Too Many Chefs”, and “Elvis the Movie”, with Kurt Russell as the King.


anniversary of the com­ plete publication of “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. The first two volumes (“The Fel-; lowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers”) were published in 1954, while the third, “The Return of


the King”, was published on October 20th 1955. To celebrate this


anniversary the Tolkien Society is holding a confer­ ence and convention in August at Aston Universi­ ty, Birmingham. Visitors from around'


the globe will converge on Birmingham, including members of the New York Tolkien Society. Members of the society are to be sent copies of the “In the Footsteps


of


J.R.R.Tolkien” trail in their conference packs before they arrive and members will be offered the opportunity to travel north following the confer­ ence to be given a guided tour of the trail.


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PICTURED from the left arc Jessica Burke, co-chairman of the New York Tolkien Society, Anthony Burdge, chairman, and Mr Hewat (s)


Oldham deputy is St Mary’s new principal


A NEW principal has been appointed at St Mary’s College, Black­ burn, which is attended by students from across the Ribble Valley. He is Mr Kevin McMa­


hon, pictured, formerly Deputy Head of Our Lady’s RC High School, in Oldham. A graduate of Liverpool


three generations coming togeth­ er under one roof. These genera­ tions are linked genetically, but are as far apart in their world views as any three generations have been in the history of time. The so-called generation gap of yesterday is not only present today, but the gap itself has - widened disproportionately. It is


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N many households, the child, parents, and the grandparents constitute


absolutely essential for Muslims to bridge that gap if'we are to uphold Islamic values such as respect, kindness, and apprecia­ tion for both young and old. In the life of our beloved


Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we discover the strong emphasis he placed on recognising that a gap between generations will exist and that it must he bridged. Muhanimad entered prophet-hood at the age .


of 40 and therefore, it is well- knoLvn that a sizeable majority of his companions were much' younger than him. Throughout his life, he maintained a perfect balance between appreciating and respecting the wisdom and experience of the elder compan­ ions and appreciating and respecting the dynamism and the sharp insights of the younger companions. In an age where young people seem to have lost


respect for their elders, and the elders overlook, the needs and aspirations of the youth, consid­ er then some of the benefits accorded Lvithin Islam in striving to overcome this apparent con-


. flict. We all stand to lose by per­ petuating the notion that differ­ ent generations will never under­ stand one another. ■


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University, Mr McMahon (45) is a keen sportsman and played minor counties crick­ et when younger and still plays for his local village


team. He is married and has two


teenage sons. Commenting on his


■appointment, Mr McMa­ hon said: “I am privileged . and delighted to be given the opportunity to succeed Mike Finley as the Principal of St Mary’s College. “I am looking forward to


the challenge immensely.” St Augustine’s RC High


School, at Billington, is a key “partner school” with St Mary’s College. Many St Augustine’s


pupils go on to further edu­ cation at the college, (s)


Ideas sought for design awards


■ ARTISTS and designers from the Ribble Valley are being asked to come up with designs for a prestigious annual award. Thie Red Rose Awards were


held for the first time last year as a partnership between BBC Radio Lancashire, Lancashire County Council, The Lan­ cashire Evening Post and radio station Rock FM. They were set up with the aim of identify­ ing, recognising and rewarding Lancashire people for their achievements in several cate-


gones., Last year's event was staged


at the Preston Guild Hall and was a tremendous success, which the organisers hope to build on this year. Each of the category winners


was presented with a specially commissioned award - a solid


glass design incorporating Lan­ cashire’s red rose symbol. I t was designed by a local


artist and now organisers are seeking a new design for this


. year’s Red Rose Award. They hope to commission a new award each year, giving Lan­ cashire artists a chance to show­ case their talent and receive some good publicity at the same time. The only stipulation is that


the Red Rose of Lancashire must feature in the design, but apart from that there is a free rein on the'general design of the award and the materials used. Anyone wanting more details


or to submit a design can con­ tact Alison Brown at BBC Radio Lancashire on 01254 841021 or by e-mail at: ali- son.brown.01@bbc.co.uk


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