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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editoriai), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Classified) Valley Matters NOTIGEBOARS a weekly look at local issues, people and places Racists need re-educating What happy days we had!


JORDAN (19) has spent a week on work experience at the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times and is about to embark on a sports


journalism course at the University of Cen­ tral Lancashire. He lives in Read. '


FOR years there have been endless campaigns for racism to be eradicated from sport, whether it is the “Kick Racism Out of Football” campaign or Nikes’, “Stand up. Speak Out”. In sport, and football in particular, racism is a problem. It is only a small minority of fans that


are causing this, but it is this group of hooligans that are giving the honest spec­ tators, who turn up to see the sport played and supported in the right manner, a bad name.


Acts of racial disorder in this country


are becoming less and less frequent, with only a handful of isolated incidents occur­ ring each year. This is a far cry from 20 years ago when players such as John Barnes (e.x-LiverpooI), were subjected to monkey chants with alarming regularity. On several occasions objects were thrown a t the Jamaican-born England star, as well as a liost of other top black players.


As I see i t . . . by Jordan Neary


The problem has been magnified locally with two Blackburn Rovers supporters targeting ex-player Dwight Yorke with monkey chants th a t enraged the then Birmingham City striker. Authorities are quick to react to such an


occurrence and ground staff are always ready to throw out any perpetrators from the stadium while the club supplies the police with all the information they need to investigate such incidents. However, racism in football becomes


much harder to deal with when interna­ tional and European club games take place. Countless matches in eastern Euro­ pean countries such as Russia, Poland and Slovakia have ended with tens of thou­ sands of “fans” having racially abused black players. The European governing body UEFA lias reacted to this by fining the respected clubs involved and making them play matches behind closed doors.


100 years ago PLANS had been completed for the


opening of Clitheroe’s new free library. The opening date, fixed for Saturday, October 22nd, was planned to feature a ceremony which Lord Shuttleworth, of Gawthorpe Hall, was due to perform. The corporation, which had been asked to provide a special key for the ceremony, was going to present this to the Lord on the day. © Work on the fitting-out of Primrose


Ring Mill was proceeding rapidly. Machin­ ery was to be installed and one of the boil­ ers was to arrive during this week. 8 The Catholic Club opened in Clitheroe


this week. The club, based on Lowergate, was due to have an open event to greet the Clitheroe public.


© Clitheroe Central’s first defeat was


against the Rovers of Oswaldtwistle. It was suggested that Clitheroe had lost because of Rovers’ kick-and-rush tactics.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


THE project to build a new Girls’ Gram­


mar School, in Clitheroe, was estimated to cost over £120,000. The new premises, which were planned to hold 360 pupils, were to be constructed in a traditional style. 8 An exhibition called Housewives’


Choice was being held at the Assembly Rooms, in Clitheroe Conservative Club. The exhibition, which displayed a selection of radios, furniture and carpets, was an example of just a few of the latest labour saving devices available on the market. © The Lancashire Education Commit­


tee gave the approval for the use of Down- ham Village hall to cook and serve meals to children at Downham CE School. The village, which was among others,


including Hurst Green and Pendleton, in Chtheroe, were just some of the places


where there were plans to build a village hall.


TM O U G H T for the week


IN the past eight months the world has witnessed the devas­ tating and dangerous power of water. The pictures we saw after Boxing Day’s Asian tsunami were beyond description in terms of fear and awesomeness. Who can really imagine, from the comfort of an armchair, the sheer mountain of water which swallowed so many lives? And now, once again, we are faced with the might of water as it wreaks havoc on the Gulf Coast of America. These instances of gigantic


tidal waves breaking and break­ ing over, when we least expect them, are almost symbols of our complacency in a politically (as


Although, as Liverpool and France striker Djibril Cisse stated (after he suffered ter­ rible abuse a t the hands of CSKA Sofia supporters last month) “there is not that much UEFA can do about it”. When there are thousands of people


around the stadia doing it, you cannot punish them individually. They have to be re-educated, and this will cost UEFA mil­ lions of pounds, which they are not willing to spend.


When it comes to grassroots football in the Ribble Valley and the surrounding


areas, from my experience, there is not a problem. There are not that many teams around


that comprise mainly people from differ­ ent ethnic backgrounds, but when I have encountered such teams, it has never been an issue.


During my school years at Habergham


High School, Burnley, I have grown up and played with people from all races. I can not speak for everyone, but there is no prejudice existing at this level. Only when this is transmitted into some


parts of the professional game, will foot­ ball be free of th e heavy shackles of racism.


WORSTON resident Janet Wrathall is aiming to publish her first book in aid of Chil­ dren in Need. However, she needs the help


of our readers to do so. “I am looking for short stories


about how you would amend what has happened to you. It can be on any topic - environment, stress, illness etc., and you can remain anonymous,” she says. “All proceeds are for Children in Need.” For the next three weeks, we


will be serialising Mrs Wrathall, nee Thompson’s early memories. If anyone wishes to contact


her, they can write to her at The Byre, Worston, Nr Clillieroe, BB7 IQA.


THE WORLD’S GONE MAD OR SO THEY SAY


I DO not believe in anything I hear, only half of what I see, and feeling and doing is God’s truth. I am a woman in my 55th


25 years ago MORE job losses faced the Ribble Val­


ley this week after shocked textile workers were told there was no work for them at Ribblesdale Fashions. A total of 80 women employees had turned up for work at the West Bradford based textile company, to find it had mysteriously ceased production. A special employment benefit unit had been set up in Clitheroe to cope with the i flood of claims from the employees. This co-, incided with the news that the jobless total: in the Ribble Valley was the highest since; the war.


9 Churches in the Clitheroe district


joined forces and raised a total of £250 for the funds of the Bible Society. The event, called a “September Surprise”, was held at ■ St Paul’s, Low Moor. Featuring a variety of ■ stalls, the event was opened by the Chat- burn Methodist Minister, the Rev. Ward Jones.


Dangers of water


well as geologically) volatile world. It is as if the deep dark waters of African tribalism, of Eastern European genocide, of Middle East terrorism have swamped us and almost washed away all that we hold good and honest and true. A symbol of


our unpreparedness and our apathy. Christians of all denomina­


tions will recently have been hearing in their Sunday worship readings the account of the miraculous escape of the Israelites a t the Exodus. You may recall how Moses led his people of Israel through the deep waters of the sea on dry ground, only for the mighty


waves to return to overwhelm and drown their Egyptian pur- suers. From earliest times the Christian Church has recog­ nised in the Exodus accounts


the meaning of Christ’s resurrec­ tion. Both when Jesus died and


when the Israelites were under hot pursuit, the situation seemed impossible. It looked as if nothing could be done. Yet COD, in both cases, acts to save ms people and reveal his glory Tor Christians, Jesus’ Resurrec­ tion is a sign of freedom. A release from the slavery of sin, of all that binds and oppresses us, just as the E.xodus for the Jews was an escape from bondage.


Jesus, the Crucified and Risen Christ, goes before us as a pillar of cold and fire, penetrating the deep dark waters of hate and fear and doubt and death. For GOD is more powerful


than all the forces set against him, no matter how strong they are. GOD will save his people. He will prevail. Our only task is to keep our eye firmly fixed on him and his Christ. 'Try it any other way - as the liberal west has done - and barbarism will lurk beneath the surface of the waters, ready to rise and swell and threaten us with another wet and watery grave. Rev. Trevor Vniighiin Sabden and P cmllclon


FR IENDS and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to catering assistant Mrs Kath Brown. Downham resident Mrs


Brown (63), retired after almost 34 years at Clitheroe Communi­ ty Hospital. The mother-of-two had vari­


ous jobs to cover when she started in 1972, however her main role was preparing meals for patients and staff. Looking back on the years spent in the kitchen, she said she .had


enjoyed making salads and sandwiches. She added: “I have enjoyed my life here and have made lots of friends. I t has been an enjoyable experience prepar­ ing meals for so many patients, nurses, doctors and other staff.” Officials a t the hospital


arranged a farewell p a r ty to give her a memorable send-off, where she was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a watch. Mr Steven Ellwood, head of


support services for Hyndbum and Ribble.Valley PCT, praised


Mrs Brown’s commitment to work. He added: “She will be sadly missed by all staff, col­ leagues and friends.” Commenting on the farewell


party, Mrs Brown said she was delighted to see so many former colleagues. “I was pleas^ to see so many familiar faces, especial­ ly ex-colleagues - it was like a reunion. “I would like to thank Mr


Steven Ellwood, head of sup­ p o r t services, Mrs Jackie . 'Trelforth, nursing manager and


my colleagues for a wonderful leaving party. I will miss every­ one.” Mrs Brown hopes to spend


her retirement caravanning and spending time with her grand­ children. She is particularly looking forward to enjoying a holiday in Australia in the near future. Our picture shows friends,


colleagues and Mr Ellwood pre­ senting th e flowers to Mrs Brown during her leaving pres­ entation. (B310805/2) . .


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year, fit as a fiddle - I like to think. I have had a hard life, or so it might seem if I had the time to sit down and tell you ray life story. I was brought up in Clitheroe, which has expand­ ed vastly over the years. We


have a landmark Castle that stands out for miles around. We also have Pendle Hill, which is one of my favourite hills around the Ribble Valley - it holds many memories for me, going back to my childhood. As a family, our holidays were spent walking the pathways to Pendle Hill from Clitheroe. We could go Upbrooks and take one of two paths; by the quarry or through Dinsdale’s farm­ yard. Another favourite path was


by Dickey Payshay Meadow - I recall my eldest sister getting stuck there once! We spent the days seeing lots


of things; different birds, flow­ ers, trees, watenvays and lots of wildlife. When we approached Worston, there were very few houses there unlike today, but it was a wonderful little village with a “watering hole” - the Calf’s Head - and a little shop sadly no longer there. The shop doubled as a cafe


where you could get warm soup on a cold day or ice cream and cold drinks when the weather was hot! A needle and thread, pop and even crisps in those days. An elderly couple ran the shop with the help of a brother


- all “gone” now! We would go on our way past where the hens laid eggs and we would delight in who could count the most! If we were lucky enough, on some days we would see sheep shear­ ing as we passed through the farmyard to follow the footpath to Pendle Hill. We were then on our way to


what we knew as “The Nick of Pendle,” a huge waterfall in the mainstream down Pendle Hill. We would paddle and try to swim in the pool where the water collected - it was magic, as Pendle Hill still is today in my mind! In winter, as the snow melts,


the shape of a witch is occa­ sionally left in the gullies. Whenever I go on holiday and wherever in the world I travel, I know I ’m home when Pendle comes into sight! During school holidays we


had wonderful, family days out. Mum and dad would take us fishing to the River Ribble. Mum would make a picnic and dad would get the fishing tack­ le together. Occasionally, we would catch


a large trout or salmon that we would take home for tea. Other times it was an eel, which was


jellied or cooked for the dogs. Then, there was Smithy Bridge, another of our fishing spots, where we could paddle and play as children. What happy days we had! On special days, we could


sometimes afford to catch the train to Morecambe or South- p o rt for the day. We would build sandcastles and then later, before leaving for home, would knock them all down. Many Sundays, we caught the bus to grandma and grandad’s house in Gatley, Cheshire. I t was a long journey around twisty roads (no motorways then) and we had to change buses in Manchester. To this day, whenever I see a


brown paper bag, I am remind­ ed of the “sick bags” that were in a sleeve a t the front of the bus for upset stomachs! Grand­ ma and grandad were always pleased to see us all, as grand­ parents should be. Grandad died when I was three-years- old. Sadly, I never knew my paternal grandparents as they both died when I was very young. Next week: Egg rolling, bon­


fire night and a horse called Mac!


Hospital pays fond farewell to stalwart Kath = 4 il: Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) www.cIitheroetoday.co.uk Valley M a t te r s Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 22nd, 2005 9


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