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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 10th, 2005 19 Valley businessman wins top entrepreneur award
A HIGH-FLYING businessman from Clitheroe has won the Guardian Angel Network’s coveted Entrepre neur of the Year Award. Michael Robinson (37), founded
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astlancsnews.co.uk~j— What happened to
open government? FOLLOWING your report on the RVBC decision to allow the Kirk- moor Depot site development, I felt I must write to ask a few public ques tions and clarify the position as far as many of the local residents are con cerned. I had been given a slot to speak a t
the meeting, but unfortunately was away, another person read my state
ment. Those who were at the meeting said
th a t , despite my s ta tem en t, and additional previous correspondence to all members of the planning com mittee, a submission from the Civic Society and about 12 other letters that I know of, there was no discus sion, and no local ward councillor spoke. We can only assume it was all cut
and dried before the meeting. As I understand it we live in a dem
ocratic society where elected repre sentatives are just that, a voice for concerns and opinions of the elec torate, not a mandate tor petty auto crats to ride roughshod over the peo ple. Also I understood th a t the plan
ning process allows for consultation and discussion with those that would be affected by a proposed develop ment. One has to say on the evidence so
far presented this does not appear to have happened. A few facts tor those not familiar
with the area involved: the Castle View, Kirkmoor Road area is the largest cul de sac in Clitheroe propor tionate to house density. In the past 40 years 121 additional
houses have been built in the said area, and in this time no alterations have been made to the traffic man agement of the area. When the Swan Meadow site at the
end of Kirkmoor Road was being developed the original scheme for 40 plus dwellings was turned down after a local residents’ group did their own traffic survey; a modified develop ment of 13 dwellings was approved. Why then should the rules now
change to allow all the extra traffic into the area with this new site devel opment? Most people in principle did not
oppose the proposed development, if the traffic management issue was addressed. A reasonably simple solution was
put for the planning committee mem bers to consider. Only three of those members had
the common courtesy to even acknowledge they had received it, so it is also in doubt if they even read it. If this is the way things are going
to happen, I would suggest that peo ple think very carefully at the next election where they put those crosses. What has happened to open gov
ernment at local level? Local politicians need to realise
that the community comes first, and political strategy mirroring Govern ment, comes later. There are those who would argue
th a t other areas of Clitheroe have problems, but that is no reason to ignore any part of the borough or inflict their own views on the elec torate. The good that men do lives on after
them, but beware, so does the bad.
ROLAND H. HAILWOOD Eirkmoor Road, Clitheroe
Best wishes from
ex-correspondent I SEE and have heard on the blind tape -Ribble Valley Talking Newspa
per which is a lifeline - that Dunsop Bridge needed a correspondent. I did it for many years in my work
ing life in the Trough of Bowland. I hope you get someone soon.
MRS V. WOOD, Kirkmoor Road, Clitheroe
• If you are interested in becoming
our Dunsop Bridge correspondent, please contact Marcia Morris, tel. 01200 422324 or e-mail:
marcia.mor-
ris@eastlancsnews.co.uk
with same brush IN reply to your invitation to com ment on whether or not children take advantage of Hallowe’en, Mischief Night and Bonfire Night etc, I offer the following viewpoint. The three nights in question are fair
ly well established events in the nation al social calendar and couldn’t easily be removed or forbidden even if it was officially mooted. Maybe some people are writing in
and recommending a total ban on all three nights, but I disagree. I remember my own early adoles
cence (maybe aged nine to 11) in Chat- burn, where I was born and brought up, getting great pleasure and excite ment from hollowing out a turnip (that was the best we could manage in those days) and haunting a few dark alleys. It was innocent fun with minimum mischief. Yes, I have tied a few door knobs
together, rung the bells and watched the fun. I may have done a few silly things with fireworks in my time, but the point I would like to make is, that a t the very worst, none of the escapades warranted more than an occasional telling off or being made to apologise to someone my mother did not want to offend. They are part of my cherished mem
ories of childhood, along with my more responsible actions and experiences in those long ago post war days of the late 1940s. Anyone who was reading “Just William” stories must have been the thorn in someone’s flesh from time to time! Youngsters who get involved in crim
inal damage, vandalism and the like, do not need the excuse of “celebration nights” for want of a better descrip
tion. Their anti-social behaviour is ran
dom, spur of the moment, rarely planned in advance and occurs sporad ically throughout the year. With older teenagers, drink definite
ly plays a part, as does the peer pres sure of seasoned vandalisers on those who just innocently tag along. Having said this, the fact remains
that the three nights in question, com.- ing as they do so soon after a return to GMT, being so close together and hav ing some national recognition as “fun nights” will be seen by many kids as an excuse to make their own fun in the
prescribed manner such as a bit of mis
chief! Answering the door to “Mr
Nobody” or to a glowing pumpkin and a pointed hat can hardly be described as anything more than tedious and with some children it can be quite touching. I think most adults are reasonably
tolerant to minor incidents on Mis chief Night and are just glad when the
silly season is over. I t is really a question of keeping
things in perspective and not allowing the majority to be tarred with the same brush as the irresponsible minor
ity. Let us not undervalue the pleasures
of responsible tradition and be tolerant to those youngsters who mean no harm whatsoever and will be safely home by 10 p.m.
DAVID BOWKER, Clitheroe
Do not tar all youth Well done to all for
first-class clean-up I WOULD be obliged if through your letters column you would permit me to say a big “thank you” to the staff of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s High ways Cleansing Department for the sterling work done by them in the clearing up of rubbish from Sabden Road, Pendle Hill after the Hallowe’en festivities. As usual the morning after the night
before revealed a vast amount of litter which had been abandoned on the road by non-thinking partygoers who obvi ously were more concerned in the sighting of the elusive witches. By 11 a.m. that same morning, due
to the labours of the workers, there was not a scrap of litter visible on the road sides. These workers are a credit to themselves and an asset to the coun cil. Thank you.
ANTONY HAWORTH
Pcndleside Close, Sabden
Your used stamps
can help guide dogs I AM collecting used stamps, post cards and picture phone cards for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I was wondering if any of your read
ers would be kind enough to send me any of their used stamps. Please send all stamps, postcards and picture phone cards to: Mrs Diana Ashton, 66 Highbank, Roe Lee, Blackburn, Lancs, BBl 9SX.
DIANA ASHTON Your selfishness
must now stop! WHO am I? I am angry my children! I have sustained your planet. For thousands of years, I have nurtured your babies. Wiped away your tears, I have given you all You need to survive. Milk from cows, honey from hives, I have given you the sun, sea and
stars. Now you try to get to Mars, You’ll ruin Mars, like you ruin
Earth. Is that all you think I’m worth.
I’ll pay you back, you will not win. I’ll give you tsunamis.
For all your sin I’ll give you earthquakes. Like you’ve never seen before Hurricanes? Global warming? I ’ll
close the door. On your lawless ways. This selfishness has to stop, OR I, MOTHER NATURE
will let you rot.
SHIRLEY WILSON Address supplied
Thank you to two
gents of the road may I through your paper say a big t h ^ you to the two drivers who came to our aid when a member of our party fell while we were walking in Clitheroe on Sunday at approximately 4-30 p.m. One of the drivers phoned for the
ambulance and gave instructions on how to find us. The other, when the ambulance arrived, stopped the traffic and turned them round to avoid a tail back of vehicles. The lady in question, after a visit to Burnley General Hospital, was able to return home later that night and is making a good recovery. Many thanks to those two “Gentle men of the Road”.
BERNADETTE ELEBERT, Sccrelarj^ Warrington Ramblers
Fond farewell to a
marvellous clerk ON behalf of Bowland with Leagram Parish councillors past and present, could we say a very big thank you to the parish clerk, Mrs Mary Harrison, who is retiring after 11 years. Mary's hard work and dedication
has ensured th a t councillors and parishioners were kept informed of issues great and small. The interests of the local community have been para mount and for this we are all very grateful. We wish you well in your pas tures new. COUN. J. HAMPSON, Chairman, Bowland with Lcagram Parish Council
Wheelie bins: what
public consultation? so the dreaded wheelie bins are soon to be forced upon us without the prom ised public consultation? In another newspaper it was report
ed that any proposals would go to pub lic consultation before any final deci sion was made by the full council. In the Clitheroe Advertiser and
Times (October 20th edition), we are told “the consultation period has now ended”. I was not aware that it had even started! It was also reported that council
members had issued questionnaires to the Citizens’ Jury - who ever they may be. Was tha t the public consultation we were promised?
What about the 25,000 householders
who have not been consulted? Are their views not important? Are their views not worthy of consultation? For any system of this nature to
work it needs to have the support of the public - so don’t ignore us and let us have our say. Although I fear that
this scheme is already a fait accompli.
B. ELLISON, Woodcrest, Wilpshire
Could you help in
this vital work? CAN I, through your paper, seek a volunteer to help us with our vital fund-raising in the North West region? Kidney Research UK is the leading
national charity funding research into kidney disease to save lives. At any given time, we have over £9 million invested in leading-edge research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. The charity also dedicates its work to patient care and educational initia tives. The fact that one in 10 people in the
UK have some degree of chronic kid ney disease means that there is even greater pressure on us to fund more research to alleviate the problems of the condition, by developing more effective treatments and searching for an eventual cure. We need a friendly, outgoing person
who likes talking to people with a few hours spare a week, to distribute and manage our collection tins in their local area. I t is a rewarding task, which involves meeting new people and managing ongoing relationships while raising valuable funds for kidney disease patients. If any of your read ers are interested, an informal, phone conversation with me on 0161 282 8284 could be the start of making a big difference to the life of kidney patients, now and in the future.
DAWN JENNINGS, Community Fund-raising Manager, Kidney Research UK
Retired miner
seeks your help I AM a retired miner trying to find old brass pit checks, or tokens and tal lies as they were sometimes called, from different collieries. But I seem to have come to a standstill and I won dered if it was possible for you to appeal to your readers (fellow miners perhaps) who might have any of these and be kind enough to help me with my hobby. I would, of course, refund any postage costs and their help would be much appreciated.
PETER HARRISON, 280 Potovens Lane, Wrenthorpc, Wakefield, West Yorkshire,WF2 OQG
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Road rage man jailed
by Court Reporter
A MAN who launched a road rage attack on a student driving home to Whalley has been jailed for 90 days. Blackburn magistrates heard th a t
Elliot Hodkinson was forced off the road as he attempted to take the sharp bend at Painter Wood, Billington, and then attacked by a man who climbed in through his passenger door. The court heard that Stewart Andrew
Mason repeatedly punched his victim before pouring a bottle of drink over him. Mason (21), of Clifton Street, Rishton,
pleaded guilty to assaulting Mr Hodkin son and as well as the prison sentence was ordered to pay £100 in compensation on release. Miss Claire Fanning (prosecuting) said
Mr Hodkinson was driving along Whal ley Old Road about 6-30 p.m. on a Satur day in September when he came up behind another car. "That vehicle was doing about 40
m.p.h. and as soon as it was safe, he over took it," said Miss Fanning. "The car then began to follow him very
closely and he pulled over to let it pass, but it didn't. When Mr Hodkinson accel erated the other vehicle also accelerated." As Mr Hodkinson approached Painter
Wood he swung wide to negotiate the sharp left-hand bend and the other vehicle came up on his nearside and forced him on
to some gravel. "At that point the defendant came in
through the passenger door and lunged at Mr Hodkinson," said Miss Fanning. "He hit him about the head and face and then poured a bottle of Blue WKD over him." Miss Fanning said that throughout the
attack Mr Hodkinson had been sounding his horn to try to attract assistance. Mr Andrew Church-Taylor (defending)
said his client accepted punching the other man and was ashamed of that. But he said there was some discrepancy in the two versions of what had led up to the
incident. He said Mason claimed he was a p^-
senger in the car being driven by his girl friend down a narrow country lane when it was overtaken at speed by the car driv en by Mr Hodkinson. The other car then began braking and accelerating away and his girlfriend was very concerned. "When they got to Painter Wood he
approached the other driver and asked what was going on and he says the other man reacted in an aggressive way," said Mr Church-Taylor.
"My client accepts that he then ,
punched and pushed the other man, but he denies pouring the drink over him. Imposing a custodial sentence the p r^
siding magistrate said the attack had been unprovoked.
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his business. Clear Prospects Ltd, less than five years ago. His first success came with a simple, but very effective new design for a travel pillow, market ed under the JetRest brand. It proved extremely popular, catch ing the eye of travel writers and mag
azines, and since then Mr Robinson has seen his business soar. He has expanded the JetRest range of travel- related products, moved into high- quality and innovative gifts for the corporate market, and is just about to launch a new range of gifts for the home. Based a t Glenfield Park, Black
burn, the JetRest range has been picked up by national retailers includ ing Boots and Lakeland Limited,
with other high street chains already showing interest in the new home- based range, to be branded This Beautiful Home. Mr Robinson, who moved to
Clitheroe Mth his family when he was 16, has had help in setting up and growing his business from the Guardian Angel Entrepreneurs Net work, a business mentoring scheme which provides free help and advice to growing companies. I t does so by
linking them up with experienced men and women from the business world, who act as guides and mentors. Mr Robinson was presented with
his award by Sir Digby Jones, direc tor general of the CBI, at a glittering awards ceremony a t Blackburn Col lege. Our picture shows Michael Robin
son, left, receiving his Entrepreneur of the Year award from Sir Digby Jones, (s)
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