24 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 15, 2005


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Duo’s Christmas Day protest plan


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TWO men from Haltwhistle in Northumberland are preparing to spend Christmas Day in Dunsop Bridge, which much to their annoyance, has been officially registered the “Centre of Britain” . Electrical shop owner Richard Sheet and former


Haltwhistle town councillor Maurice Eden Irving have for over a decade believed that the geographic location of their South Tynedale town lies at the pivotal point of the nation. In fact, the popular tourist destination, has long been


marketed by its residents as being the “ Centre of Britain” . So, just imagine their shock back in October, when


Harrods’ owner Mohammed al Fayed declared a loca­ tion near Dunsop Bridge as the official position. To show their disdain, the duo have decided to visit


Dunsop Bridge in Mr Sheet’s van, which displays the words “Centre of Britain Electrix” , on Christmas Day. They want to see this famous landmark for themselves and chat to locals, who they hope will be intrigued by the van’s sign. The matter was first brought to the men’s attention


when Harrods ran its “Truly British” promotion offer­ ing a year’s lease of the one square metre of land near Dunsop Bridge. The intrepid pair plan to enjoy their Christmas din­


ner, in one direction or the other, at Tebay Services at junction 38 of the M6. To clarify the position, the Clitheroe Advertiser and


Times contacted Ordnance Survey. Press officer Paula Good explained: “ This is an


extremely contentious issue. Firstly, you have to be very careful how you describe it. The centre of the United Kingdom would be very different to the centre


Twinning town idea


by-Jean Miller


COULD Whalley be twinned with a town in Germany or even in the Czech republic? That question will be discussed


at a meeting to be arranged early in the New Year. At the annual meeting of Whal­


ley Community Twinning Associ­ ation, the chairman, Steve Barker, spoke of the 20 happy years of twinning with Vihiers in France, but said this association was now "on ice" and it was not anticipated that it would be revived. However, several local families


both maintained their friendship with families in Vihiers and visit­ ed them. Secretary Eric Ronnan


announced that so far the group had been told of a town in Ger­ many and one in the Czech Republic through N orth West Twinning, which makes arrange­ ments. Seven local people had been made most welcome in Guglingen in Germany in May, but the people there had chosen to twin with Dorking. Of the 2,000 towns in the


scheme in Britain, 1,500 were twinned with France, 500 with Germany and the rest in other countries. Arrangements were well in hand


for the twinning association’s annual “Fete des Rois” , to be held in Whalley Abbey on January 7th. Thp hnldinv cnmmitfip mfim-


GENEROUS regulars at a Ribble Valley hotel left its new landlord with a dilemma recently, having filled a bar top charity box with loose change. Dave “Spike” Moore inherited


the Anthony Nolan Appeal dona­ tion box from the previous licensees at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn, but had no idea what to do with it once it was full. Luckily, the Anthony Nolan Trust just happens to be this year’s chosen charity for Round Table, so when Clitheroe Round Table members heard of Spike’s dilemma, they were quickly on the case. Oiir nictiirp .<!hnws chairman


Hotel and Clitheroe Round Table are joining forces to stage a race night early next year to raise more money for the Anthony N o lan Trust. The ch a r ity was founded by


Shirley Nolan, whose son Anthony died in 1979 while awaiting a bone marrow transplant. His lasting legacy is a national bone marrow donor register, set up and paid for by the charity. Since 1974 it has helped to give more than 4,000 chil­ dren and adults a new chance of life.


Anyone wishing to attend the


race night or any other Round Table event .shniilH contact vice-


of Great Britain. There are differing views as to the exact position of the ‘Centre of Britain’ - due to defin­ ing exactly what the expression means. “We would never categorically state an absolute cen­


tre for any three dimensional land mass as this is simply not possible. The basic problem is one of determining the centre of an irregular three dimensional object on the surface of a sphere. Not only that, but the ‘irregular object’ is surrounded by water which keeps moving about. I f you consider the movement of tides on a beach, this changes the shape of the object on a con­ stant basis.” She added: “With all this in mind, we receive many


inquiries on this subject and have our own version of what we feel is the centre of Great Britain. In our opin­ ion - using just one of the many methods to calculate it - the centre (including the 401 associated islands) is seven kilometres north west of Dunsop Bridge on Whitendale Hanging Stones Grid Reference: SD 64188.3,56541.43. “ This calculation was achieved by linking a comput­


er programme (based on the standard mathematical principle for determining the centre of a two dimen­ sional irregular object) to our 1:625,000 scale mapping. In basic terms it calculates the point at which a two dimensional irregular object would balance horizontal­ ly on the head of a theoretical pin. “ This is not categorical, but as close an answer as we


feel we can get to a question that is likely to be asked for many years to come. I t is our attempt to answer the impossible. Of course, the people of Haltwhistle believe that they are at the centre of Britain. They are not right or wrong - they have merely used a different measuring method.”


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December l l t l i . 2005 at A b b e y f ie ld , L o w Mo o r . Cl i theroe and former lyof Shire Lane. Hurst Green, Charlie, aged 75 years, beloved l iusband o f the late Winnie, son o f Mary and th e la t e F r e d , dearly loved father of Cath. D a v id , N e i l , C h a r l i e . A n g e l a . Michael . Stephen and John, also a dearly - lo v ed father - in- law, grandad.


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Stonyhurst, tomorrow Friday, December 16th at 11 a.m. fol lowed by i n t e rm e n t a t S t Joseph's C eme t e r y , Fami ly f lowe r s only please, donat ions in memory o f Charlie if so desired may be - g i v e n f o r C a n c e r Research U.K. c/o Mrs Sheila Blackburn. 14 M o n t a g u e S t r e e t . Cl i the roe . BB7 2EB. Inquiries to Brian - Price and Son Funeral Directors. Tel . 01200 441297.


Requiem Mass wi l l be of fe red at St Peter 's R . C .


R . I .P . C h u r c h ,


Sud d en ly but v e r y peacefully in hospital after a short illness, on December 8th, 2005. Denis, aged 73 years, o f C l i t h e r o e , I l ie dearly loved husband of Pat. a much loved dad o f Peter. Christine and Jolin. a devoted grandad o f Abbie . a d e a r b r o t h e r o f Kathleen, also a loving


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December 19lh, 1994. In fondest memory of a very dear w'ife, mother | and grandmother. - F r o m h e r lo v ing h u s b a n d Ha r r y , daughters Margaret and Irene and families.


Eleanor (Nell)


Ac cr ington C r em a t o r ium, o n Tuesday, Dec embe r 13th. Don a t ion s in memory o f Denis i f so desired may be given for Leukemia Research (please make cheques payable t o Chr ist ie Ho s p i ta l ) , c/o M r s P a u l in e P r i c e , 3 9 D o w n h am R o a d . Chatburn. Cl itheroe. BB7 4AU. Inquiries to Brian Pr ic e and Son Funeral Directors.Tel . 01200 441297.


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Loving memories of a truly wonderful mum. g r a n d m a . g r e a t g randma and sister, died December 18th. 1999.


N OW E L L Annie


Al l our love Elsie and H e r b e r t . A l i c e and Adrian, John. Michael and Pat and families.


We shall always have sweet memories. Of one we loved so dear.


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In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law. died December 15th, 1983.


TH O M P SO N A lfre d


Always remembered. Lov e from Eileen.


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The family of the late James Cox wishes to express their sincere thanks to all family, friends and neighbours fo r the c omfor t and supportduring this sad time, thanks also for all donations received in l ieu o f f l o w e r s . Special thanks to the staf f at Blackburn - R o y a l


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Ronnie and Julie are delighted to announce the safeatrivalof UVIUJAIVI T H O M A S on December 1st,


2005 weighing 81b 4oz.. With thanks to all concerned.


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L o v i n g b i r t h d a y m em o r i e s o f a dear dad. grandad and great grandad. De c embe r 13th.


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Lorraine, also a very I dear grandad, great- i g r a n d a d


Mar jor ie, a very dear I fa th e r o f Maureen I Ba r r ie and the laie


step fa th e r . Prayers \ wi l l be offered in the I C h a p e l o f Re s t . C l i th e r o e Funeral i Service at 1 -30 p.m. to b e f o l l o w e d by a c r em a t i o n


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December 10th. 2005, | after a long illness, in W e s t P a lm Beach, Florida, Petra, aged 30 y ea r s , th e beloved daughter o f Kay.


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L o v e f r o m P h i l . S io b h a n . H a y l e y . Brendan and Cal lum XXX.


No birthday card, No birthday kiss, Just memories o j one we love and miss.


L o v i n g b i r th d a y memories o f a special uncle and grandad.


C U S A C K Tom


Al l our love Maureen and Charlie, Scan and L o r r y , J o e , David, Ker ry and Niamh xxx.


Memories are our greatest treasure, To love, cherish and keep forever.


Birthday memoriesof a much lo v ed mother, g r a n dm o th e r an d sister. December 18th also Ha ro ld a loved dad and grandad


H A S L EW O O D Dorothy


God Bless from all the family xxx


You always had a smile to share. Time to give time to care. Someone to turn to kind a7id true. We will always love and remember you.


David. Rosemary. - Irene and Peter wish t o e x p r e s s sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours fo r the help and suppor t and for the many cards, f lowers and donations received during this sad time. Thanks also to Rev. Rodney Nicholson for the kind prayers and service he did for Joan, t o D o c t o r Ca r te r , nurses a l Cl i theroe Hospi tal and Ma r ie C u r i e Nur s e s w h o w e r e s o kind and supportive, thank you to all who attended the s e r v ic e a l St Paul's Church and for the - h e lp and kindness r e c e i v e d


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Joan. Linda. Jul ie. Susan and fami l ies would like to express their sincere thanks to al l relatives, friends and neighboursfor the many kind expressions o f s ym p a th y an d let ters and cards o f condolence received during their sad loss. They would also like t o e x t e n d t h e i r appreciat ion to the R e v .


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D om and L o u ise announce the safe arrival of Shannon O l iv ia on December 6th.


A welcome sister for Shane and Caitlin. Thanking ail concerned.


Congratulations from both families Coming of Age 18 IS IH 18 BENTLEY (nee Dobson)


Martin and Janet are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of


EVA GRACE


Born Monday 12th December Weighing 71b 6oz


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1 8 STEER John


December 16th Happy 18th Birthday


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December 18th 2005 Happy 80th Birthday


Love from Susan, Steven, Brian & families xxx


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