Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) *2 Clitheroe Advertiser 8iTimes, Thursday, August 18th, 2005


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Support shown to keep cinema open


______by Tracy Johnson 76


a Jobs ..............................................49-51 S Propertyplus ................................ 54-56 BMotorsplus .................................59-75 a Sport.............................................77-80


AT A GLANCE... Meet the new police inspector - page 9


Tuesday is D-Day for housing - page 18 Gardeners’ World cameras roll - page 19 Scouts help Afghanistan - page 23


INFORiATION


Duty chemist: Boots the Chemist, 15-19 Castle Street, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Kibble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Kibble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Kibble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Kibble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428960.


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WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny spells are forecast for the weekend, with temperatures expecting to be high.


SUNRISE: 5-51 a.m. SUNSET: 8-35p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 8-35 p.m.


PUBLIC support towards keep­ ing Clitheroe’s cinema open was shown during a crisis meeting. Organised by Trinity Communi­


ty-Partnership, the meeting was an open forum to collect ideas and sug­ gestions on how to improve, and ulti­ mately keep, the cinema operating, after falling figures are causing con­ cern. With more than 50 people in


attendance, chairman Geoff Jackson expressed his concern over the decrease in numbers since the move from The Grand, to St Mary’s Cen­ tre, in December.


“We are facing more than a 50%


drop in sales since transferring the cinema,” confirmed the partnership’s chief executive. “It is ironic that tonight we have 50 to 60 people in here and only about 10 people next door watching the film. 'We are loos­ ing money and unless we come up with ideas and receive community support, we may have to rethink the future of the cinema.” The meeting flowed, with an


abundance of people eager to speak who raised many objections as to why people do not use the cinema, now called Screen @ St Mary’s Cen­ tre. They argued that the hall lacked atmosphere, the seating was uncom­ fortable, viewing restricted and the


quality of the sound was poor. Mr Jackson took on board their com­ ments. Solutions to the complaints were offered, including raised seat­ ing, more advertising, reduction in nights and specialist films being shown.“We are absolutely commit­ ted to keeping this venue going,” said Mr Jackson, adding: “And I am real­ ly grateful for all the ideas given and it’s very encouraging to see so many people showing their support.” However, he confirmed that before


improvements could be made to the facility, numbers would need to rise. Therefore he urged people to come forward as volunteers to help main­ tain and raise the profile of Clitheroe’s only cinema.


Donation given in meraory of Geoffrey


PATRON of the East Lancashire Hospice Lord Clitheroe, accompanied by Lady Clitheroe, presented Mrs Diana Braithwaite with a cheque for £4,000, in memory of her late hus­ band Mr Geoffrey Braithwaite, who was chairman of the hospice. The cheque was the proceeds of


Downham Hall Gardens being open to the public recently with stalls, teas, raffles and various entertainments, inlcuding organ music in the rose gar­ den played by Mr Peter Wrigley, brother-in-law of Mr Braithwaite, and Mrs Beverley Jones. Lord Clitheroe thanked everyone


who had worked so hard to make the weekend such a success. Our picture shows from the left.


Lord and Lady Clitheroe presenting Mrs Diana Braithwaite with the cheque for £4,000 watched by Mr Harry Grayson fund-raising co-ordi­ nator for East Lancashire Hospice. (A080805/4)


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event, see next week’s Valley maga­ zine - free with your Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times.


K, y ' y 1 ' Scores of letters were sent off to Thai officials


The couple vowed to cam­ paign at. the highest level for a review of their son's sentence. Following accounts of


the prison ordeal in this newspaper and requests for people to write to Christopher,


retired


accountant Mr Egan (63), revealed scores of letters from friends and strangers had been sent to Thai offi­ cials urging them to free Christopher. At the end of April,


Christopher was eligible to apply for repatriation. To do that, he was transferred to Klongprem Men’s Prison in Bangkok - one of the most notorious prisons in the world. For the past few months, he has contin­ ued to endure horrific con­ ditions and struggled to


stay sane in the jail's cramped conditions. In a letter dated May 1st, he wrote: "If I am being hon­ est, moving to any new prison is a terrifying expe­ rience as well as a humili­ ating one. "I just want this all to be


over while I still have the strength to do something with my life." Meanwhile, the couple


revealed that Nigel Evans had written to the Home Office asking for compas­ sionate consideration to be given to Christopher when he arrives back into the UK. He has also asked the officials to look favourably a t a prison in the North ■West, particularly as he has a 92-year-old grandfa­ ther and a sister who he has not seen for eight years. Although Mr and Mrs Egan are over the moon


with the news of their son's release from Thailand, the heartache of serving the remaining sentence in a UK prison is far from over. They added: "After


serving time in health- destroying conditions and witnessing terrible experi­ ences, Christopher has been scarred for life. On his arrival a t Wandsworth Prison, he will have to undergo a full medical examination and as well as receiving psychological treatment, counselling and rehabilitation, he will also have to have dental treat­ ment as he has lost some of his teeth. "Once released, we don't


know how he is going to adjust to freedom. It will take a bit of getting used to. We are aware tha t eventually he will have to earn a living and that may be very difficult with him


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Royal visit next month


THE Kibble "Valley is once again preparing to wel­ come a member of the royal family.


Her Royal Highness


The Countess of Wessex, who is th e president of Girlguiding UK, will visit Waddow Hall, on Tuesday, September 13th. During her stay, the


Royal visitor - known as Princess Sophie, will offi­ cially open the Girlguiding UK Group Adventure House at the Waddington- based centre. This is the second time


the Countess of Wessex will have officially visited the picturesque borough. In July 2003, accompanied by her husband, Edward. HRH Earl of Wessex, she officially opened the Royal Lancashire Show. The couple were given a


r ig ht royal welcome by thousands of visitors to the historic three-day show. In April, the Countess,


became the first patron of ChildLine - the childrens helpline charity. Following her visit to


Waddow Hall, she will travel to the Ashton Memorial, Lancaster, to a ttend a reception on behalf of Cancer Care/Breath for Life belore travelling on to a Lan­ cashire Carers’ conference in Chorley.


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A FREE workshop demonstrating the advan­ tages of Broadband- enabled technology and selling via the Internet is being held at a local hotel. The event is being


staged by the Lancashire Digital Development Agency as part of a con­ certed effort to switch local companies on to a bettei understanding of the busi­ ness benefits of Broad­ band. The event will also give businesses the oppor­ tunity to develop their e- business skills. Held a t the FoxLeld


Clarion Hotel, Billington, on Monday, the morning event will cover informa­ tion about broadband, 24- hour selling and automat­ ing e-procurement. There is also an early


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having a criminal record. “However, he is sound­


ing much more positive and with his unique expe­ riences added to his intel­ lect, great communication skills and wonderful sense of humour, which his let­ ters show he has managed to retain despite his horrif­ ic experiences. He is deter­ mined to succeed in his new life.”


morning breakfast work­ shop on security where businesses can lean ho to protect their PC and networks against viruses and other harmful threats.


Transfer of council hous­ ing stock- decision on Tuesday. See letters page 18


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VOLUNTARY and com­ munity organisations and parish councils in Ribble Valley could claim a share in £27m. of national fund­ ing over two years if Gov­ ernment proposals to help rural communities shape th e i r own fu tu re s are accepted. Defra - the Department


for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - is con­ sulting on the details of th e new funding pro­ gramme, which would give extra support to the valu­ able ru ra l development work already being carried out around the country. Mr Jim Knight, Minis­


ter for Rural Affairs, said: "Parish councils and vol­ u n ta ry and community organisations are a t the heart of our rural commu­ nities. They are close to local people and u n d ers tan d


their needs. "Development of social,


economic and environmen­ tal projects in rural areas will be further enhanced by allowing many of the decisions on how this money is to be spent to be tak en a t the local level where it will have the most impact." The Rural Social and


Community Programme is designed to develop the capacity of the rural vol­ u n ta ry and community sector groups and parish councils to address impor­ tant rural social issues and tackle the causes of rural social exclusion. I t will provide £13.5m. annually. Mr Knight said: "This


funding is a vital part of Defra's new Rural Strate gy, which the department set out last summer. "I want to see a greater


flex ib i li ty in the way Defra funds are used to support rural communi­


ties. “R a th e r th an specify


particular activities that will be funded, we should allow the programme to respond to local priorities and to mesh with other a c t iv i t ie s and funding sources. "I would urge anyone


who helps deliver services in rural areas, especially voluntary organisations, local a u th o r i t ie s and parish councils, to give us their views." The three-month con


sultation period ends on October 13th and any group o r organisation wanting to take part can do so online a t www.defra.gov.uk


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SKATEBOARD enthusiasts are enjoy­ ing a temporary safe haven - in the grounds of a Clitheroe school. Youngsters tried out mobile skate


ramps, bought by Clitheroe police offi­ cers, a t Edisford Primary School on


Tuesday. The ramps were back in position


again yesterday and will be out again


today, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They can be used by skateboards.


roller blades and BMX bikes. The ramps have already proved a boon, enabling youngsters to skate away from busy roads in a safe and controlled envi­


ronment. Anyone requiring further information


should contact Police Community Sup­ p o rt Officer Nigel Williams, 07743 891163. Pictured is skateboarding enthusiast Ben Bradley at Edisford Pri­ mary School, (s)


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A FEARLESS Clitheroe dad took the plunge - literally - and raised more than £6,000 for a charity that has “made a difference” to his daughter. The sky was the limit for dare­


devil Richard Bater (28), and his brave friend, Paul Beverley (28), who conquered th e ir fear of heights by completing a 4,000ft. parachute jump. The duo raised £6,200 between them in aid of Rainbow House. Mr Baxter’s two-year-old


daughter, Erin, has global devel­ opment delay and suffers from a condition called “hypotonia”, which makes it difficult for her to maintain her balance for limb co­ ordination and walking. The Chorley-based charity


helps disabled children to help themselves through the provision of conductive education, which is a unified system of rehabilitation for children with neurological dis­ orders like cerebral palsy and genetic conditions. According to Erin’s mother,


Cindy (36), Rainbow House has allowed her little girl to fulfil her potential and has ensured that


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relaxed and informative environ­ ment for parents and children of all ages, is helping her with all aspects of her development, but especially with her walking and general mobility. Mr baxter, who is the manager


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fire-fighter at Clitheroe, took the plunge at Black Knight’s Para­ chute Centre, at Cockeram, Lan­ caster, last month. Commenting on the challenge


and the magnificent amount raised, he said: “I was nervous, however had fantastic support from family and close friends. “I have been overwhelmed by the magnificent support from


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expressed particular thanks to local businesses th a t have sup­ ported him. On receiving the cheque,


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