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Fears over flood risk are allayed
FEARS th a t plans by Castle Cement to pump water into Worston Beck and Mearley Brook would lead to fu r th e r flooding in p a r ts of Clitheroe have been allayed. The firm has applied
for a licence to let water from Bellman Quarry drain into the beck. Concerns have been
raised by the Kibble Val ley District Group of the Campaign to Protect Rural England that this could lead to an increased risk of flooding in the Taylor S treet area of Clitheroe, particularly during times of heavy rainfall. However, officials from
the Environment Agency this week said they did not believe the amount of discharge being discussed would cause any further flooding risk. The Agency said the
amount in question would pump into the beck a t a rate of nine litres per sec ond per hectare, equiva lent to greenfield run off and th a t a hydraulic model test had been car ried out which revealed th a t there would be no further flooding risk. O See L e tte rs to the
Editor. Care about
your health “CARE today, health tomorrow” was theme of a talk given to the Ribble Valley Diabetic Group. Emma Cox, head of
regions for Diabetes UK, addressed the group about improving the life of people with diabetes. She spoke about what
care people could expect from th e ir healthcare team, focusing particular ly on the national service framework targets of reti nal screening, p a tien t education and care of young children, and advising them to inquire from their Primary Care T ru s t if this was not being provided. She also spoke about
diabetes research which takes up almost 25% of Diabetes UK budget which funds about 150 from a v a s t number of applications. They ensure that fund
ing goes to the right area with s t r ic t guidelines, some of the latest benefi ciaries islet transplants. Stem cell development
and non-evasive blood sugar testing all of which are helping in the treat ment of diabetes where the aim is to find a cure for diabetes and improve the quality of life for peo ple with the condition.
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New laws are bleeding me dry - local publican
” By Tracy Johnson
A LOCAL publican is feeling the financial strain because of
new licensing laws. Licensee of the New Inn, Mr
Alan Lees, claims it-will cost him tens of thousands of pounds to bring his Clitheroe town centre pub up to the required s ta n dards. He says it is going to cost him
an extra £30,000 providing dis abled toilets, updating electrics and installing additional fire pro tection measures, in line with health and safety regulations.
Mr Lees had planned to call
time on his business later this year, but has now put his retire ment plans on hold for 12 months in a bid to recoup some of the cash he feels will have to
be spent. “I had been trying to retire,
but now it is on hold until next September as work needs to be done to the premises.” The recent introduction of new
legislation governing licensing laws means anyone applying to stay open longer will face addi tional requirements on them to prevent nuisance to nearby resi dents.
Mr Lees says in his case he . . .
feels th a t the brewery should pick up the bill as he is improv ing premises which will eventual ly be taken over by someone else. “I t is bleeding us dry, i t has
been an absolute nightmare. Should it not be the brewery’s responsibility and not ours? The extra money we will have to pay out will not add value to the lease when we try to sell it. “We are paying for extra costs ,
which would cover entertain ment, but it is just going to be business as usual in the New Inn and we will see no benefits from our efforts. We are paying to
upgrade our pub for the benefit of other people and the brewery.” After Mr Lees had submitted
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his new license application, he was contacted by Ribble Valley Borough Council who told hirn he was on a “holding objection as he failed to provide sufficient information on the potential nui sance the extended hours may have on the public and neigh bouring properties. Mr Paul Timson, the council s
director of legal services explained th a t any licensee applying to extend their opening hours must comply with condi tions to prevent public nuisance.
Youngsters are all smiles as playground opens By FaizaAfzaal
A BRAND-NEW era of fun and learning has arrived at Pendle Pri
mary School. Staff and pupils were all smiles
when the school’s new playground was unveiled just before the end of
term. The move to give the school’s
play area a face-lift was part of a £3m. Supergrounds Programme. Launched in September last year. Supergrounds was developed by Natwest Bank and aims to improve school grounds. It is managed by a project called
“Learning through Landscapes” in partnership with “Groundwork” and is aimed at making a lasting difference to children’s learning environment. The makeover has cost in the
region of £13,000 and the new playground now comprises zoning fencing and a themed seating and play area. Supergrounds con tributed £4,000 towards the proj ect with additional funding raised by the “Friends of Pendle Prima ry”, local businesses and the school’s own budget. Speaking about the improve
ment, head-teacher Mrs Margaret Carrington, said: “This will make a huge difference to the playtime experiences, which the children have. “It will be a lot more fun and a happy, productive playtime helps them to settle easily into school
work.” Mrs Carrington paid tribute to
the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in getting the project off the ground, especially the “Friends of Pendle Primary”, who held a number of fund-raising events towards the scheme. Also happy with the develop
ment is Mrs Ruth Shaw, from Natwest, who is a member of the Parent, Teachers Association. She said: “As a parent I know
what a difference a playground like this makes to the lives of the chil dren and I am really proud that
the Bank, through Supergrounds and the Friends of Pendle Primary has turned the school’s dream into reality.” Mrs Carrington is pictured with
youngsters officially declaring the playground open. (A180705/1)
Energy efficient firm wins prestigious award
A MEAT processing and supply company in the Ribble Valley has won a prestigious environmental award from the Co-operative Group’s Food Retail division. Rose County Foods, on the A59
near near Sawley, received the award for reducing energy con sumption by 9% and for substan tially reducing unnecessary wastage of packaging materials. The award was organised by the
Envirowise Retail Supply Chain Partnership, which helps retailers such as the Co-op recognise sup pliers who contribute to improved
energy efficiency, reduced packag ing and waste and responsible environmental management. I t was presented at a special
ceremony by BBC2 “Working Lunch” presenter Adrian Chiles. Rose County Foods is a sub
sidiary of the Dungannon Meats Group, which has been supplying Co-op stores since the early 1990s. I t now enjoys primary supplier status for the Co-op’s fresh lamb, as well as supplying the majority of the Co-op’s fresh beef, since winning a further supply contract in April this year.
Commenting on the win, Dun
gannon Meats Group Environ mental Officer Victoria Kerr, said: “I believe that all businesses can reduce costs and increase savings through the efficient use of resources. “Working in close partnership
with the Co-operative Group has not only been an opportunity for Rose County Foods to make cost savings, but also to raise their environmental performance, by minimising waste and increasing energy efficiency.” Congratulating Rose County
on its success, Becky Toal, the Co operative Group’s Environmental Programme Manager, said: "It’s fantastic achievement for Rose County to have identified the environmental performance improvements under the Retail Therapy programme. This will help the company to realise both cost savings and reduce its impact on the environment. “We aim to continue to work
with both Rose County and Dun gannon Meats to identify further environmental efficiencies will benefit both parties.”
Marathon man Ian’s
cash boost for charity
A GENEROUS donation of £1,505 from a Clitheroe Marathon man is helping people who suffer with asthma. Mr Ian Haythornth-
waite (34) of Grafton Street, slipped on his train ers and took part in the London Marathon earlier this year in aid of Asthma UK. The leading charity is
dedicated to improwng the health and wellbeing of the 5.2m. people in the UK, who suffer with the condi tion. The former pupil of
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (pictured) tackled the 26-mile race in four hours. This is the third time Ian has tackled the gruelling London race. He is extremely pleased
with the amount raised and has since received a letter from officials at the charity thanking him for his ongoing efforts. He said he had been
overwhelmed by the mag nificent support from friends and local business es. This included a pair of trainers kindly donated by Gibson Sports in Accring ton. He added: “Everyone has been extremely sup portive and I am pleased th a t I have been able to raise money to support a deserving charity.” But keen sportsman
Ian, whose hobbies include walking, camping in the Lake District and moun tain biking, is no stranger to strenuous exercise. Five years ago, he took
part in a four-day 33km journey into the Andes, climbing 13,000ft. to the lost Inca city of Machu Piccu to raise money for the Children’s Society. Ian, was once manager
of the Clitheroe branch of Skipton Building Society before leaving to work as an auditor a t the Leeds headquarters of the Hali fax Building Society. He decided to go back to
university, enrolling at Preston to study comput ing, and graduated in July
last year. He has successfully com-
pleted his PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in
Education) at St Martins College and is soon to start his new role as a maths teacher at Walshaw High
School, Burnley. I S i
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3 5 1 -T-’ Ruth’s ringing up 60 years
THE bells of Whalley Parish Church rang out on Saturday afternoon to cele brate 60 years of bellringing by Whalley woman Mrs Ruth Mansley, writes Jean Miller. The quarter peal of “Plain Bob
Major” took ringers, including members of Ruth's family, 48 minutes to complete the 1,264 changes. Ru th has given up ringing only
recently, but was delighted to be able to ascend the tower. She was taught the craft by her father. She met her hus band, the late Walter Mansley, at bell
ringing.”. "I took up bell-ringing as a hobby dur
ing wartime, when activities were limit ed," said Ruth, “and I have loved the teamwork ever since." Although no longer a ringer from the tower, Ruth still plays her handbells and
some accompanied her on Saturday. "I had a lovely weekend," she said.
"My daughter, Catherine Duckworth, a churchwarden who rings at the church each week, my son Martin and his chil dren Helen and Rowena also took part. “Afterwards we had a party at my
daughter's” A cake, with tracery icing featuring
bells and a picture of Ruth, was cut and bells were among the gifts Ruth received. A gift on a plinth congratulat ed her on 60 years as a member of the Change Ringers' Association. Pictured is Mrs Mansley (front) with
the Quarter Peal Band (left to right, front) Catherine Duckworth (nee Mans ley), Helen Mansley, Rowenna Mansley, Kevin Pickup, (back) Martin Mansley, Matthew Warburton, Adrian West and Brian Sutcliffe, (s)
The thrills of Old Trafford
AN astonishing day of tension and drama on the second day of the Ashes test match began by a team of Whalley cricketers showing off their sporting skills. On Friday, the national spotlight
fell on 10 young players from Whal ley Cricket Club’s Under-13s and Under-lls, who were invited to play a game of Kwik Cricket at the pres tigious Old Trafford Ground. In glorious sunshine, the talented
youngsters, equipped with their plastic bats and stumps, performed in front of a packed and enthusias tic crowd. One of the players, James Taylor (12), said the atmosphere was
absolutely fantastic. The Clitheroe Royal Grammar
School pupil, added: “Initially, we were all very nervous about going on to the pitch and playing in front of thousands of cricket fans. However, once we began playing we really
New post office pairing
THE new face at Whalley Post Office is a familiar one to people in
the village. Mr Bernard Hardman (52), and
his wife, Jane (50), of Limefield Avenue, Whalley, are taking over the reigns from retiring sub-post mistress Mrs Sue Baldwin, and her husband, Steve, today. The new owners are happy to take
on the responsibility and are deter mined to continue to provide a valu able and professional service to the
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community. This includes offering banking
services, foreign currency, exchange, road tax, lottery, mobile phone top- up, passport facilities and much
more. Situated in King Street, Whalley
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sub-post office is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in the Rib ble Valley and the Hardmans say they are looking foiavard to extend ing the range of gif ts on of fer - hope fully expanding and introducing new lines of gifts for special occa
sions. A former biology teacher at a sec
ondary school in Bury, Mr Hard man has lived in Whalley for the past 15 years. Because of his high- pressured job, he admits he has not been able to fully get involved in
local issues. He believes running the post
office will provide him with an opportunity to become more
involved in the community. Commenting on the move, he
said: “I had been thinking about changing my career for some time so when this opportunity arose, Jane and' I quickly made our minds up. “We are determined to offer a
valuable service to the community and continue the excellent work that Sue and Steve have undertaken and build on the success that has so far
been achieved. “Whalley sub-post office is m
extremely busy and thriving office
and we are looking fonvard to pro viding a service with a smile and introducing a number of new and exciting initiatives.” Mr Hardman will be helped by his \vife, Jane, who works a reflexol
ogist in Clitheroe. The couple have two children, son
Jack (20), who is studying law at Durham university and daughter Meghan (16), who will be seen behind the counter helping on Sat
urdays. While the Hardmans mil be busy
getting to know the customers, many will be sad to bid farewell to Sue and Steve Baldwin. The couple, of Calderstones Park,
Whalley, have spent the p ^ t nine years taking care of the delivery of services at the post office. Three years ago the pair were left trauma tised when armed robbers burst into the shop and got away with £23,000. However, they did not
A BRING-AND-BUY sale will be held this weekend to support a family affected by the worst
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ever nuclear accident. The fund-raiser is being hosted
by Whalley couple Mr and Mrs Tony and Joan Egan, and all
proceeds will go towards a Cher
allow the terrifying incident to pre vent them from continuing with their day-to-day work. Although the couple confessed
they have enjoyed running the office, they now feel they are ready
for a change. Mrs Baldwin (50), said: “I t has
been nice to have worked in a thriv ing village like Whalley. We will miss seeing a lot of customers and we appreciate the loyalty and sup port from customers, who rallied around at the time of the robbery and have remained with us since direct payments were introduced.” Mrs Baldwin did however admit
that she will not miss working the long hours. She hopes to spend more time reading and travelling. Our picture shows Whalley Post
Office’sjiew sub-postmaster Mr Hardman with retiring sub-post mistress Mrs Sue Baldwin. (A150805/2)
Charity bring and buy sale
nobyl child, who lost his father six weeks ago. The event will take place on
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Sunday, a t Abbott House, 74 King Street, Whalley, between 1- 30 and 5-30 p.m. Some of the attractions include an auction and a raffle.
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enjoyed it. “The crowd was fantas tic and people were cheering us on.” Our picture shows some of the young players that entertained the
fans at Old Trafford. Robert Donald, David Barker, James Taylor, Oliver Wall, Luke Tidmarsh and David Astley. (A160805/4)
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