Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 13th, 2005 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Countdown to opening night


FINAL rehearsals are under way for the latest production by the Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic and


Dramatic Society. Its talented members will present “A


Month of Sundays” at Stage and Screen, in the St Mary’s Centre on Church Brow, from


October 19th to 22nd. Tickets are available now from Clitheroe


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Punch and Judy - a brief history


AT the recent meeting of Clitheroe and Dis­ tr ic t Probus Club, the subject was “Punchinello in England”, a talk given by Professor Martin Grundy. The speaker, a retired judge, proceeded to


give a history of Punch and Judy as we know it, beginning in 14th Century Italy. With excellent slides to illustrate his talk.


Professor Martin detailed the gradual entry of other characters alongside Punch includ­ ing Judy, the baby, the policeman, the hang­ man and the crocodile. Others such as contemporary celebrities


including politicians were often added. He then showed the members a selection


of hand-puppets which he used, some of which were antiques. To finish, the members were treated to a


20-minute Punch and Judy show in a tradi­ tional stall which the Professor had previ­ ously erected. The vote of thanks by Jim Parker echoed


the sentiments of all present to express their gratitude for a fascinating and entertaining hour. The next meeting on October 21st will


feature a talk by Professor Christine Kinealy on “The Great Irish Famine”. New members are welcome, call 01200


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place in the St Luke’s Centre, within the grounds of the Whalley hospital, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is being held to raise awareness about the range of care and non­ care careers available at the Trust. However, those who are keen to find, out


more about working at Calderstones, but cannot attend on the day, can now text their name, e-mail address, job area of interest and a contact number to 07966 427790. Those who text their details will be


entered into a database and contacted when a job arises matching their area of interest. Sonya Clarkson, HR adviser, said: “We


OPTICIANS 8 King Street, Clitheroe. Tel 01200 442255


are aware that there may be people inter­ ested in working at Calderstones who are unable to attend the open day. We have therefore opened up this special number so that people can text us their details and we will send them back a text to let them know they have been entered onto a database and will be kept up-to-date on any vacancies that arise that match their interests.” Anyone who wants further details on the


event can contact Sonya Clarkson on 01254 821444 or e-mail her at: events@calder- stones.nhs.uk.


i MIND-ful of raising charity cash


A TCTAL of £2,500 has been raised for charity thanks to the initiative of two vet­ erinary nurses. Clitheroe girls. Miss Hayley McLeod


and Miss Helen Fitzpatrick, organised a Teddy bears’ picnic and a summer ball in aid of the charity MIND, which helps peo­ ple and their families affected by mental health problems. The 25-year-olds, who hope to raise a


total of £5,500 for the charity by Novem­ ber 1st, decided to help the national charity after seeing all the good work it does. Both events were supported by local peo­


ple. The Teddy bears’ picnic held at St


Michael and St John’s RC School, in Clitheroe, was enjoyed by at least 50 chil­ dren and their families, who each took their own picnic lunch and a Teddy bear. The summer ball a t the Moorcock,


Waddington, attracted a host of guests, including the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Mary Robinson. All enjoyed dinner and an evening of musical entertainment. Pictured, from the left: Coun. Robinson,


Stewart McLeod, Les Conn, Hayley McLeod, David Robinson, Helen Fitz­ patrick and Margo Grimshaw at the chari­ ty ball. (D011005/2)


A PLANNING application has been sub­ mitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the variation of planning condition to incorporate usage as a creche and day nurs­ ery. Comments on the proposal at Clympic House, The Sidings, Whalley (number 0837) must be made to the council before Cctober 21st. ether applications submitted are: Clilhcroe: Use of ground floor as a private


Planning applications in the pipeline Mellor: Creation of a stoned path suitable


for disabled visitors and a car park area within the woodland area a t 'The Rann Community Woodland, Saccary Lane (0803). Pcndiclon: Removal of render from rear,


north and south gable elevations and repointing of stonework (Listed Building Concent) at Lower Standen (0822). Sinionslone: Change of use of livery


car hire telephone booking office and hot food takeaway at 14 Whalley Road (0566). Children’s indoor soft play area (re-submis- sion) at North Street Garage (0823). Bollon-by-Bowland: Single storey exten­


sion for sun lounge and games room purpos­ es at Little Monubent Farm, Hellifield Road (0830). Cliaiglcy: Two stables and store at land


adjacent to Waddicor Hall, Thornley Road (0825). Claylon-lc-Dale: Construction of farm


shop and associated facilities including edu­ cational rooms and parking, and alterations to access at Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road (0778).


building to form 10 holiday cottages (re- submission) at Higher Trapp Livery Sta­ bles, Trapp Lane (0764). Waddington: Enlargement of garage at 9


Finder Close (0836). West Bradford: Removal of agricultural


occupancy condition (re-submission) at The Croft, Eaves Hall Lane (0815). Wliallcy: Demolition of children’s nursery


and erection of offices at Oscar Bears Chil­ dren’s Nursery, 7 Accrington Road (0824). CCTV System at Whalley CE Primary School (0826). One camera to be fixed at gutter height to oversee the primary school grounds (Listed Building Consent at Whal­ ley Abbey (Outbuildings) (0827).


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Tourist Information Centre and the Parish Cilice at St Mary’s Centre. For more about the play, see page 31 of


this week’s issue. Cur picture shows, from the left, Lesley


Haworth, Bob Cleeve, Jean Croft, Brian Haworth, Eddie Bootle and Sam Smith dur­ ing the dress rehearsal for “A Month of Sun­ days”.


(D091005/3)


Marching on despite major


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downpour TORRENTIAL downpours failed to dampen the spirits of 1,100 school pupils who took part in a sponsored walk. Keen walkers from St Augustine’s


RC High School, Billington, put their best feet forward in a bid to raise funds for recreational facilities for pupils and the school minibus fund. The entire school set off after


lunch for the four-and-a-half mile trek from Billington along the viaduct, Calderstones, Mitton Road, and back in time for the buses home. The pupils braved the damp


weather as the prospect of having to postpone the event was too depress­ ing. Praising the efforts of everyone


involved, headteacher Mr Anthony McNamara, said: “The pupils’ behaviour was e.xemplary and several


people stopped staff en-route to praise their good humour and orderli­ ness. A group of volunteers armed with bin bags collected not only our own crisp and toffee wrappings, but some fairly ancient litter as well.


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@ CLITHERCE’S health centre and hos­ pital are expected to be focal points on the agenda at a public meeting next week. Crganisers Clitheroe the Future say


that with the reorganisation of the Pri­ mary Care Trusts into a pan Lancashire Trust or the alternative of an East Lan­ cashire Trust, the future of the health service will be a key issue. Mark Wilkin­ son, of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Pri­ mary Care Trust is to address the meet­


ing. The venue is Ribblesdale School High


iSi W Wide range of “The weather was damp, however,


fortunately the rain soon eased off and most of the walk took place in sunshine. “The school’s task now is to raise the £10,800 pledged, all of which will


go to projects to support the quality of life of our pupils during the time they are in school.” Cur picture shows Mr McNamara


(centre) with pupils having fun dur­ ing their recent sponsored walk, (s)


Students’ rural experience by Natalie Cox


SLOVAKIAN students are finding out first hand about life in the rural Rib­


ble Valley. For the next three months


Cndrej Javorka and Martin Hiadlovsky will be helping John Alpe a t his farm in Whitewell. They will be living and


working alongside Mr Alpe as part of a three-month project run by Myerscough College’s Agriculture and Countryside team in conjunction with the Banska Bystrica College of Agriculture and Food Tech­ nology. “They have been helping on


mine and other local farms learning about how the coun­ tryside works,” said Mr Alpe. He said that the boys, who


are learning English and enjoying their time in Eng­ land are doing a good job. “If anybody needs a little


bit of extra help, then please let me know,” he added. Money from the Leonardo


da Vinci project has been used towards the trip being undertaken by Cndrej and Martin, along with six other students. The fund enables students


to gain overseas experience within the European Union. All the students spent their


first week in the classrooms at Myerscough before heading out for a three-month stay on a North West farm. Cur photograph shows Mr


Alpe with students Cndrej and Martin at his picturesque home. New Laund Farm. (B011005/2)


Father is banned after mercy dash


A BUSINESSMAN who drove to a Preston hospital because he was concerned for his daugh­ ter's well-being failed a breathalyser test as he drove


home at 5 a.m. Blackburn magistrates heard


th a t police were waiting for Jamshid Mirsadi after receiv­ ing information th a t he was driving under the influence. Mirsadi (50), of Beech Close,


Clayton-le-Dale, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. He was banned from driving


for 16 months and fined £250 with £60 costs. Miss Leslie Halliwelll


(defending) said on the evening before he was breathalysed, Mirsadi had a drink a t home


e THE wing mirrors of three cars were snapped off during the weekend. Vandals caused .£250 damage to the vehicles


before going to bed. His wife and daughter had gone to a concert in Preston. In the early hours he received


a call to say his daughter had been taken to hospital, but not to worry as she was all right. "He waited for news and


later received another call from a friend who had also gone to the concert, but despite her assurances he decided he want­ ed to go to the Royal Preston Hospital," said Miss Halliwell. She said Mirsadi and his ivife


had a dress shop in Blackburn and he had been responsible for buying and collecting stock. "The ban will cause him


enormous difficulties," she added.


parked in Faraday Avenue and The Crescent, Clitheroe. Police inquiries are continuing into the incidents.


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