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Shame at landmark's state M


a n y residents of this town and Valley are ashamed of the state of Clitheroe’s Keep and grounds. Saplings are sprouting from the ancient


stonework, grass and ivy clings to the top and the area around it, one of the finest viewpoints in the county, appears aban­ doned and in decay. It is certainly time to do something about


it. Apathy has become a word synonymous


with Clitheroe, yet for generations of local families, the Castle Keep evokes many happy memories. On Thursday evening, more than a dozen


people committed themselves and their time to raising the profile of the Keep, the grounds and attempting to ensure that the jewel in Clitheroe’s crown, the one building thousands hold most dear, is resurrected to be enjoyed and admired by their families and, in time, their families’ families. The first meeting of the Keepers of the


Castle generated an enthusiastic response. All were in agreement that, in its current state, “a lump of rock with trees growing out of it,” the Keep had become a sad spec­ imen. Margaret Smith rightly stated: “I think it’s our own fault.” Something should have been done many


years ago. Loud noises should have been made - and made again. The Keep is in a sorry s ta te and,


although undoubtedly it is Ribble Valley’s best asset, many, many people have turned their backs on it.


A s I s e e i t . . . b y t h e E ( i i t o r


Over the next 18 months, awareness of


the Keep will undoubtedly be raised. A decision on the £2m. funding bid to


ensure that the area receives a facelift and is fit for the 21st Century should be known by Christmas - January at the latest. The shortfall of £500,000 is a huge sum,


but with enthusiasm and support, it can happen. The next meeting is towards the end of


September. We will keep our readers informed of the date and of the progress being made. We hope more people will commit their


time and their passion. In coming weeks, the borough council


will be displaying the plans to link the museum and sound archives. And in the coming months, schools,


organisations and businesses will be involved in raising the Castle profile and the outstanding sum needed to ensure the ambitious scheme goes ahead. There are already many ideas as to how


the funds can be raised. Some are simple, some complex, but all have the ultimate aim to put the sparkle back into the Castle. We will shortly be asking our readers to submit their memories of the Castle, their


100 years ago


THE first motor wagon to be seen in the district was introduced this week by Bar- row Print Works to convey coal from Whalley station to the factory. It replaced four teams of horses and was viewed with grave misgivings by older inhabitants. ® A novel race took place between


Billington and Blackburn, when a horse ridden by a Clitheroe man raced a Whal­ ley cyclist. The horse won easily and its rider collected a stake of £8. O This weekend saw the finish of the


first season’s cricket of the North East Lancashire Amateur Cricket League, which featured amateurs and sportsmen alike playing for the honour of England’s best game. 0 Dr Williams’ Pink Pills were seen as a


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solution for women who were weak and weary. The medication, which was adver­ tised as being for pale people! seemed to be the cure for problems incurred by the “weaker sex”.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


RIBBLESDALE’S farming industry was on parade at the tenth annual show of the Clitheroe and District Agricultural Soci­ ety. The show, which had been cancelled the previous two years due to bad weather, had one of the finest displays of livestock in its history. O Two prominent northern families


were linked this week after the announce­ ment of the engagement of Mr William John Marcus Worsley, of Hovingham, near York, and the Hon. Miss Bridget Assheton, only daughter of Lord and Lady Clitheroe, of Downham Hall. ® Slaidburn’s Annual Show was held


this weekend by the Slaidburn, Newton, Dunsop Bridge and Dalehead Agricultur­ al and Horticultural Society. The popular event, which included open sheepdog tri­ als, pony jumping and local classes of cat­ tle, sheep, horses and horticulture, also featured an evening dance in the village hall.


T H O U G H T f o r t h e w e e k


spots. A cat will always chase a mouse and I will always be late with my article for the Clitheroe Advertiser. However, on a much more


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serious note, thousands of peo­ ple’s lives have been changed forever by hurricane Katrina.


hey say that some things never change.


A leopard cannot change his


family pictures and tell us just what it means to them. And in answer to the much asked question: “Is anything being done to halt the decline of the Keep,” Chris Hughes, Ribble Valley’s tourism and leisure manager was able to announce on Thursday that work is due to start any time to remove the self-seeded saplings. Due to its scheduled monument status, it


is, said Mr Hughes, a constant battle to do anything with the Keep, apart from halt the deterioration. Many of us certainly feel that should have been done before now.But contractors are lined up and in the next few weeks, work should start. ® How to give - see opposite page.


Ways you can help


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YOU could be among the first to make a donation to the Keepers of the Castle Campaign and help to preserve and improve the jewel in Ribble Valley’s crown. Donations can be


made by the following methods: 0 By post - cheques


should be made payable to RVBC, with your name, address and “Keepers of the Castle” written on the back. Cheques should be sent to Keepers of the Castle Campaign, c/o Rebecca Kay, Tourism and Arts Officer, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Lan­ cashire, BB7 2RA. O In person - at the


cash office in the main reception of the Council Offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe 0 By phone - by


credit or debit card on 01200 414404. If you would like to


get actively involved in the Keepers of the Cas­ tle Campaign or have ideas for fund-raising, telephone Rebecca Kay on 01200 414496.


25 years ago


RIBBLE Valley Council had to decide whether to allow a Clitheroe haulage firm to move its base from the old railways sid­ ing in Station Road to a site off Woone Lane. A.J.A. Smith Transport had applied to the council for permission for haulage premises on land behind TGB Motors’ site off Woone Lane. The firm applied for the move after their tenancy to stay at the old sidings was rejected and the way was clear for the Preston grocery firm, E.H. Booths to build an £800,000 supermarket. 9 An estimated 9,00() people flocked to


Sabden to visit its first street market. Organised by Mr Alf Parsons, of Sabden’s Holme Committee, the village was packed with around 140 stall holders. ® Parents and governors of Bashall


Eaves village school pledged to take the fight against its closure to the Govern­ ment. At a meeting they angrily rejected the suggestion of closing the 118-year-old school.


Jesus stays the same Yet again we have been


appalled with the awesome power of nature. Maybe you too have been amazed by human beings at their best, putting their own lives in dan­ ger in rescuing others: and at their worst, looting and robbing others. I t seems th a t it is not only nature th a t is fickle, but


humankind itself. I am sure that many of us have prayed for all those involved in this disas­ ter and rejoice that help is now on the way. Let us continue to hold these people in our prayers as they begin the long process


of putting their lives back together. But one final thought; the Bible says that Jesus Christ is


the same yesterday, today and forever. In a changing world, God not


only knows, but cares for all those involved, and he calls each one of us to care too and to show it through our thoughts, prayers and actions.


REV. MARK PICKETT,


St James’ Church, Clithcroc


A helping hand for runner Jo


A CLITHEROE girl running the New York Marathon is holding a charity night tomorrow. Jo Evans, of Corpo­


ration Street, has organised the event at Clitheroe Rugby Club, in preparation for the race in November. The 23-year-old, who


says she has never run before, is raising funds in aid of North West charity 21st Century Kids. “Part of my job involves working with young people, so when I heard Century FM were looking for people to run for the charity I thought why not?” said the project manager. Jo, who works for


Ribble Valley Enter­ prise Agency, hopes to raise over £2,000 for the charity and would wel­ come donations from local businesses and the community. The event starts at 7-


30 p.m. and tickets are available on 01200 443402 or 07782 163182.


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01200 Looking back brings fond memories


THE Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’ weekly “Looking Back” section brought back memories for a Ribble Valley resident. A few weeks ago (August


18th), in our 100 years ago sec­ tion we reported th a t the Clitheroe Borough Band had played at the annual Bolton-by- Bowland athletic sports event.


which included dancing after­ wards. Reader Mrs Collinson, of


Wiswell, rememberd having an old photograph among her col­ lection which she thought relat­ ed to the same event. Sure enough, a rummage


through her collection turned up this picture of a band playing in


Bolton-by-Bowland in 1908, just three years after the event we referred to. Since the sports day was an


annual event, it is likely that it was also an annual fixture for Clitheroe Borough Band. Mrs Collinson wonders if her


picture might spark some mem ories for other readers.


Life imitates art for ‘Born and Bred’ PC Cosgrove


bobby Len Cosgrove in the BBC’s Downham-based drama “Born and Bred”. For Lancastrian Peter went


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back on the beat, turning out at Lancashire Constabulary’s Hut­ ton HQ to champion the launch of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety’s new Community Action Guide. The guide, a full colour A5-size


booklet, is available free on request to anyone living in the county who is concerned about the safety of a road near to them and wants to know what action to take to try and bring about improvements. I t deals with a full range of


safety topics, including telling readers who to contact if they think a local road merits a Zebra crossing, or if they are worried about a pothole, gritting, poorly parked vehicles th a t may be causing an obstruction, speeding traffic or a road being used as a


rat run. I t also outlines how to apply


for a Gomrauiiity Action G rp t and contains an application


form. Community Action Grants are


cash awards of between £50 and £1,000 made by the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety. They are available to commu­


nity groups and organisations that want to undertake their own road safety project. Schemes that have previously qualified for grants include a vil-


lage parish council that supplied local newspaper delivery boys and girls with fluorescent over­ jacket vests. These were printed with a “slow down” message for


motorists. A school PTA committee


undertook another project that received support. It sent out fly­ ers and car stickers to parents, urging them not to pull up and park by the school gates for fear that it obstructed the view of the road outside for pupils arriving and leaving on foot, as well as for other motorists. Acting Chief Constable Steve


Finnigan, who welcomed Peter to Hutton HQ, said: “The guide is


about empowering people. There are all sorts of steps people can take to make the roads near them safer. I t ’s just knowing how to go about i t and this guide gives them all the information th a t they may need, including addresses and telephone num­ bers.” For a free copy of the guide,


telephone the Lancashire Part­ nership for Road Safety on 01772 264531 or log on to its website, www.safe2travel.co.uk. Pictured are actor Peter Gunn


(left) and Acting Chief Consta­ ble Steve Finnigan at the launch of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety’s new Community Action Guide, (s)


T was a case of real life imi­ tating a r t for actor Peter Gunn, who stars as village


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