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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Letters to J Write to: The Editor. ClUhcroe A.Ivcrti.ser and Time.s, 3 King Sheet. Ciiti.croe nH72E\V Ediinriai e-mail: vivien.mea.lggcns.inncsnews.co.;^ Fight to keep this rural


bus lifeline running I HOPE that the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times will keep readers informed about any progress in the “tight to save the Bowland


Transit”. - Since you-printed my letter (March 31st)


a number of people have been in touch sup­ porting the service. A mother living “out in the sticks” has


told me that the service is of great benefit to youngsters living in the outlying villages. They can come into Clitheroe in safety with­ out the use of cars, and are given independ­ ence in travelling to enjoy the facilities of the swimming baths. Cinema, riverside activities


and to meet their Clitheroe friends. It has already been pointed out that shop­


;;jiis>E?fafSsrv i A crock of pure gold in Clitheroe


PERHAPS Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley is far richer than it realises. If there is indeed a “crock of


gold” at the end of the rain­ bow, it lies underneath either


Church Brow or York Street, as shown in the attached pho­ tograph.


GERRY HICKS, Spa Garth, Clitheroe


ping, surgery appointments and communi­ cations within the Bowland area a.re a vital feature of the service. This rural service is the kind of benefit


that should, if necessary, be subsidised but these days money often seems to be more important than people’s genuine need. I was impressed with County Coun. Jean


Yates’ fighting words on the subject. Let’s hope that they bear fruit.


JOAN MARSH, Lancaster Drive, Clitheroe


A chance to have life


after your death ON behalf of NHS UK Transplant, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all your readers


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who have pledged to help others to live after their death.


Six months ago, to celebrate the 10th ',n<.u


anniversary of the NHS Organ Donor Reg­ ister, we launched a nationwide challenge to encourage a million more people to let their loved ones know their wishes and add their


names to the register. Already 546,574 people have said they


want to leave a legacy of life to others by donating organs and tissue for transplanta­ tion after their death. More than 12.1m peo­ ple - 20% of the population - have now signed up to save lives. ■ We know that many more people are will­


ing to help - but just haven't got round to signing up. Many others already carry a donor card, but unless they turn this into a lasting record by joining the register, their


wishes may not be fulfilled. Organ donation can be a difficult subject


to discuss with your family and friends, but donor families tell us that they have found some comfort in knowing that the loss of someone they love has given someone else


the gift of life. Last year more than 400 people died wait­


ing for a suitable organ to be donated. Near­ ly 8,000 people need an organ transplant in the UK. To find out more call the Organ Donor Line on 0845 60 60 400 or visit www.uktransplant.org.uk Be remembered. For life.


PENNY HALLETT, Director of Communications and Public


Relations, UK Transplant (NHS), Bristol


Search on to locate


former recruits THIS year we are mounting a sustained effort to locate previously serving members of the 1st Battalion Border Regiment for the reunion on May 13th, as age is obvious­ ly reducing the numbers each year. Many were recruited from the Clitheroe


area and, of course, people have migrated since leaving the Army. The informal din- ner/dance will be held at the Shepherd’s Inn, Carlisle. Tickets are £15 from John Mallinson, tel. 01228 520877. JOHN LITTLE, 3 The Knoll, Oxton, Wirral, CH43.5UZ


So where’s my cheque


for all this distress? IT’S that time of year again when our council tax increases, and what do the police do with it? Give £5,000 of it to the Muslims, as a way of apology. In last week’s edition. Chief Supt David


Mallaby said with regard to the police lack of action following racist remarks: “This is unacceptable and I apologise to all those who have suffered personal distress and strain as a result.” Well I personally find this “gift” of £5,000 unacceptable. Is my cheque in the post Chief Supt?


S.B.LAXTON, Waddinglon


Family of Arnhem


crash victim sought I AM seeking relatives or anyone who can provide information about Spr Edward Eric Sheppard, Royal Engi­ neers. He was born about 1923, the son of


Stanley and Lydia Sheppard; husband of Dorothy Sheppard, of Clitheroe, Lancashire. Edward and 20 other men of 9 (Air­


borne) Field Company, RE, and two pilots of the Glider Pilot Regiment, were the first fatalities in the Battle for Arnhem Bridge. At 11-30 a.m. on Sunday, September


■ 17th, 1944, they were being towed in a Horsa glider over Somerset towards Arnhem, when it is believed that an explosion inside the glider broke the tail away from the fuselage which crashed in a field at Double Hills on the outskirts of Paulton Village, 10 mile south of Bristol. There were no survivors and the


comrades in arms, many being veter­ ans of airborne landings in North Africa and Sicily, were buried side by side in the war graves plot at Weston- super-Mare Cemetary. Many residents of local villages, attracted by the huge formation of


' gliders, witnessed the tragedy and sev­ eral who attended the scene were injured in their vain hope of rescuing survivors from the burning wreckage. Some years later a group of local res­


idents decided to raise support to erect the Double Hills Arnhem Memorial at the crash site. With the help of the Royal Engineers Association this memorial, inscribed with an account of the tragedy and the names of the casu­ alties, was constructed and consecrat­


ed in 1979. Since then a memorial service has


been held there each September attended by several local hundred peo­ ple, veterans and serving military per­ sonnel including detachments from 9 Company RE and the Army Air Corps


who organise a fly-past of historic air­ craft. Relatives of the deceased are hon­


oured guests, although some have not yet been traced including those of Spr Sheppard. Any information about him will be


gratefully received by Bob Williams, at the address below, tel: 01761453742 or you may E-mail him at the follow­ ing: bob@rgjwilliams.freeserve.co.uk


BOB WILLIAMS, Member of (he Double Hills Arnhem Memorial Commitlce, 30 Mcadway, Temple Cloud, Bristol


Can you help with


this film research? I AM in the process of compiling a fea­ ture for a national magazine about Downham’s involvement in the film “Whistle Down the Wind.” Produced by Sir Richard Attenbor­


ough and directed by Bryan Forbes, it is credited with putting Downham firmly on the map. As a one-time resident in nearby


Rimington and a former pupil of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, I know the village well. I do know that two young children -


it was 1961 at the time - featured prominently in the film. They were Alan Barnes and Diane Holgate. It is over 40 years since all this came


about and they will be adults now, pos­ sibly with children of their own. Ted Boden was the head teacher at Chat- burn School in those days and Betty Watson at Downham School (Please correct me if otherwise). Much of my research has been con­


centrated on people who were around at that time. But I have yet to meet up with both Alan and Diane who were credited in making a considerable impression in the film. I would particularly like to acquire a group picture taken at Chatburn


School around that time where these two budding film stars were portrayed. Also individual photos of the child stars themselves. A group picture of pupils at Downham School would also be a help. I do know that there are mixed feel­


ings of Downham being used as the ideal film location, but believe me, the scenery around it is idyllic. My visit there recently was a wonderful step back in time. If you can help in any way in my


pursuits it would be much appreciated. Contact me on 0117 979 2473 or write to me direct. Thank you.


DOUGLAS DANIELS, 50 Ncwlea/.c House, Roycroft Road, Fillon, Bristol, BS317NW


Why do people


leave all this litter? WHY do people leave litter? I have just got in from the banks of


the River Ribble at Elston, Wigan Anglers’ water. Mick Holgate and I collected many sacks of rubbish, not all anglers’ rubbish. I would say that 60% was farming related, builders’ waste general public's plastic shopping bags and sanitary towels from the United Utilities’ sewage works. We keep being told that United Utilities screen all this foul rubbish. It’s a lie. The rest was anglers’ rubbish,


groundbait, pellet and holly bags, meat, corn, l5eer and soft drink cans. We collected a broken three legged seat, umbrella and one wader. Did we have a one-legged angler on the bank? In two sessions we have collected 18 bags of rubbish. At least it looks a bit cleaner today than yesterday. When will people learn not to leave litter? Mick and I don't even fish this stretch of river because of the morons who do. The rubbish was so bad we really did


PICTURED with some of the rubbish collected along the river bank arc Mr .lames and Mr Holgate (s)


have to spend some time cleaning it up. How long will the car park we also cleared of rubbish, remain tidy? I don't know.


MARTIN JAMES, Kingfisher, Grindicton


Fair is the only way


for us to trade WE have set up Clitheroe Fairtrade Group. We believe that Clitheroe should become a Fairtrade town. Some of our reasons are set out in our “As We See I t” article on page 8. Buying Fairtrade products is only


Delight as Age Concern is given major boost area of production and with the pro­


behaving ethically. I t means paying a fair (i.e. proper) price for what you con­ sume. Fair, that is, to the producers (local and international). And it will change things. Some of the fairness is invested in the


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A MAJOR funding boost of £22,500 has brought joy for charity bosses at Age Concern Lancashire. The money, from leading grant-


making trust the Lloyds TSB Foun­ dation for England and Wales, will help to cover the cost of a co-ordina- tor working in Lancashire for two


years. Dedicated to improving the quali­ . ;


ty of life for older people. Age Con­ cern Lancashire currently supports oyer 40,000 people across the region


by means of a wide range of services, and the help of volunteers. As well as offering a befriending


service the charity ensures older resi­ dents have access to social activities, transport to their clubs as well as help with their shopping and attend­ ing hospital appointments if neces­


sary. ■ The role of an Age Concern Lan­


cashire co-ordinator is to oversee the charity’s services and ensure that suf­ ficient volunteers are available at any


I Accident or I. Heating,


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one time to guarantee that the serv­ ices run efficiently and effectively. Geoff Calderbank, Localities Ser­


vice Manager at Age Concern Lan­ cashire, said: “With this generous grant we will be able to continue to offer our services to current clients as well as support even more residents.” David Kay, North West Manager


for Lloyds TSB Foundation said: “This charity is making a huge differ­ ence, to people’s lives and we are delighted to be able to support it


ducers and their families, in particular . invested in housing, education and training. The producers have a longer term relationship with their buyers, who are not just looking for the lowest prices. In addition, the environment is bet­


ter cared for through organic produc­ tion and forest preservation. The group is organising a lunch and open event on Saturday, April 23rd, in


• the Ribble Valley Council Chambers from 11-30 a.m. to 1-30 p.m. Please join us.


If anyone wants more information or


feels that they can and would like to help, please contact us on 01200 444242. We would also like to address church­


es, schools and other groups and if any­ one is interested, do please get in touch.


JO HARDING, Secretary, Clitheroe Fairtrade Group


Your letters. . .


• The Editor welcomes letters on any subject, 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 arc now 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 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BBT 2EW, viii e-mail to vivien.meath@castlancsnews.co.uk, via fax to


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