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Clinic plan submitted
A PLANNING applica tion has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for change of use from residential outbuild ing to therapy/lifestyle and rehabilition clinic at 7 Whins Cottage, Wicken tree Row, Simonstone. Comments on the pro
posal (number 0487) must be made to the council by June 30th. Other plans submitted
are: Ciithcrnc: Proposed con
servatory at 7 Langshaw Drive (0409). Wooden decking at bottom of gar den at 44 Colthirst Drive (0486). Modify garage to garden room. New conser vatory attached to rear of garage at 24 Moorland Crescent (0490). Loft con version with pitched roof on front and flat roof dormer on rear at 4 Linden Drive (0502). Conservatory to rear of bungalow at 2 Fairfield Drive (0504). Billington: Rear glazed
link and conversion of out building to toilet shower at The Marjorie (0497). Also Listed Building consent (0498). Cliaiglcy: New first floor
access formed, new roof lights. Formation of dis abled WC in existing store
•area, walled sitting area formed to front and flat roof replaced with pitched roof at Craven Heifer, Chipping Road (0479). • Chipping: Proposed alter
ations to remodel house and replace stable buildings with garage a t Lyndale Loudbridge (0461). Dunsop Bridge: Covered
manure store and replace ment tank a t Langden Holme Farm (0492). DuUon: Side and first
floor extension to form grandparents’ accommoda tion to an existing private dwelling at Manor Cottage, Clitheroe Road (0473). Gisburn: Construction of
single storey motor vehicle showroom including recep tion offices and toilet facili ties at Deerpark Service Station, Clitheroe Road (0405). Langho: Single storey
extension to side of dwelling forming kitchen at 17 Pendle View, Brockhall Village (0501). Ribchcsicr: Timber stor
age shed (existing relocat ed) at Pinfold Farm, Pre ston Road (0500). Sawley: Agriclutural slur
ry storage tank and agricu- lutural building for cattle housing and building for feed storage a t Dockber Laithe Farm (0494, 0495 and 0496). Waddington: Three
storey side extension and detached double garage at Chancery Cottage, Fell Road (0411). Whallcy: Agricultural
storage, machinery, work shop building at Little Mit- ton Farm, Mitton Road (0411).
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Chance to learn about the delights of India
RIBBLE VALLEY folk are being given the chance to gain an in-depth account of Indian culture through dance and music -thanks to a touring dance group. Talented members of a dance group, all the
way from Bangalore, India, will perform a show called “Nrityavani” at St James’ Church, Clitheroe, next Thursday. “Nrityavani" means the voice of dance and
the entertainers are touring the country per forming classical and traditional Indian dances at various venues, including Oxford, Leicester
and Lancashire. Last year they performed in schools, churches and secular buildings and were greatly appreciated by the hundreds of people who saw them. The group, consisting of eight girls aged
between 10 and 18, have been brought to Lan cashire by the “Churches Together” in Lan cashire and their programme will major on gospel and inter-faith themes. ■ The organisers hope that people of all faiths
will be there to experience this performance of beautiful dancing.
The show begins at 7-15 p.m. and those
attending will be asked to make a donation at the door of £5 for adults and £3 for children to go towards covering the expenses of bringing the group over from India. Their co-ordinator and interpreter, Fr.
Thomas D’ Sa will be present to explain the stories and themes portrayed by the dancers. Tickets are available from St James’ Church
office on 01200 423608, Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre on 01200 425566, or from Mr Malcolm Blackburn on 01200 424387.
A PLEDGE by the European Union could prevent Clitheore shoppers from unwittingly encouraging a cruel trade in cat and dog skins. Two years ago Ribble Valley Euro-MP
Chris Davies highlighted the plight of more than two million cats and dogs that are killed in the far east each year. Their fur has been found across Europe in gloves, in fur collars on fashion clothing and in novelty items includ ing toy cats and dogs. It is currently legal in the UK to import and
sell products made with cat and dog fur, it is only an offence to sell these products under misleading names. The fur brokers often mislabel products to
obscure their origin. Cat and dog fur has been sold as Corsac Fox, Asian Wolf, Rabbit and Maopee. Some is unlabelled or dyed bright colours to appear as fake fur. But now the EU Consumer Affairs Commis
sioners, Marcus Kyprianou, has told MEPs that he wants his advisors to find solutions, not present problems. He told a meeting of the European Parlia
ment’s animal welfare group: “If it’s a matter of principle then we must find ways of putting our beliefs into practice. “My legal service has twice told me that
restrictions cannot be introduced, but I have told them to find a way around the objections. If necessary we shall introduce new labelling requirements so that consumers can make the decisions and control the market.” Mr Davies, who speaks for the Liberal
Democrats on animal welfare issues in the European Parliament, described the Commis sioner’s words are very encouraging. He said: “The ‘can do’ approach being taken by the new Commissioner is a real breath of fresh air
after the bureaucratic objections we have had in the past.
“Animal welfare considerations can impose
extra costs on consumers and put food produc ers at a competitive disadvantage, but by working together across Europe we have a real hope of curbing cruelty and raising standards all round.”
The international Fur Association has a vol
untary ban on cat and dog furs, but those using fur as accessories are circumventing this
code of conduct. For example, pom-poms on jumpers and novelty items including fur toys are outside the main scope of the fur trade. The need to maintain the quality of the fur
means that the killing of these animals is extremly cruel. Methods used include gassing, neck breaking, anal electrocution and drown ing. It has been estimated that 66 tonnes of cat and dog fur was imported into Britain in 2001.
; Our picture shows Mr Davies mth a toy cat ■
made in China from real dog fur. (s) ■ V.iJ-.#*. mM-:: mm .-.-W
Solutions to be found to stop cruel fur trading I
■T'.'i'".. Simon set
for TV date A TELEVISION appear ance has been offered to a Ribble Valley man famous for his sound effects.
ter known as Clitheroe’s “ghost walker”, has been asked by London Weekend Television to appear on a
gle winner and comedian, Joe Pasquale.
who is famous for creating sound effects through his mouth, was asked by pro ducers of the show after he had been a guest on the aftenoon ITV “Paul ■ O’Grady Show”. “The producer seemed
The Littlemoor resident,
pleased with my appearance and as a result I have been
invited to make another appearance on a brand new prime time live television show,” confirmed Simon. “I understand the format
is similar to the Paul O’Grady show,” he added. Mr Entwiste, who is no
stranger to media appear ances, has been demonstrat ing his sound effects on a regular basis since 1981, including voiceovers for tel evision drama and radio, as well as appearing on the popular television shows; “Beadles About” and “That’s Life”. However, Simon says his
real passion lies with pro moting his home town to future visitor’s and believes the area is capable of much more tourism. This has all been good
fun, but it is my genuine love of' Ribble Valley tourism that has my real interest,” said Simon. “My ghost tours have
had considerable interest from coach companies and I have taken booking’s from as far away as Clacton-on- sea,” he added. Mr Entwistle, who is
thinking about a new busi ness venture to provide quality holidays in the val ley, feels there are many jobs waiting to be discovered in Ribble Valley tourism.
Youngsters make their annual trip from Belarus
CHILDREN from Belarus have once again made their annual, month-long visit to Clitheroe and are being hosted by local families. Arranged by the Charity “Friends of Cher
nobyl’s Children”, the trip is expected to signif icantly increase the life expectancy of the youngsters, whose town was seriously affected by high levels of radiation from the Chernobyl disaster. In 2002, Children from Chatburn School and
the Belarusian town, Mogilev, planted trees together in the Belman Quarry, vdth the help of Castle Cement, Earthwatch and the Millenni um Commission.' Each child was allocated a tree which they labelled and can call their ovtm. On each subse-' quent visit, the children have witnessed the gro\vth of their plant. If anyone would, like to help with the work of
Friends of Chernobyl’s Children-Clitheroe, please contact Heather Whittaker on 01200 429112.
Our picture shows the planting of wild flow
ers in front of the trees, in the hope that they will flower for the children’s visit next year.(s)
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A RIBBLE Valley MEP has spoken out against the proliferation of adver tising hoardings alongside motorways in Lancashire. Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies
wants new rules to help local councils deal with the increase in mobile advertising hoardings. Hundreds of old lorry trailers are now being used as mobile billboards in fields across the North West. The number of advertising hoardings is growing every week as farmers with land next to motor ways respond to offers from advertising agenies to make some extra money. Mr Davies says that a loophole in plan
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ning laws must be plugged or Britain risks following the USA in allowing advertising hoardings to blight roads throughout the countryside. The National Farmers’ Union has told
its members that trailers used in this way do need planning permission and has warned them that they risk prosecution and possible fines of up to £1,000 plus costs.
However, the Council for the Protection
of Rural England says that local authori ties are reluctant to take enforcement action because a farmer may be able to sidestep the proceedings simply by moving offending trailers to different locations. Official planning guidelines insist that advertising is out of place in open country-
side, and road safety campaigners are con cerned that the hoardings may provide a dangerous distraction to drivers. Mr Davies has written to Government
Minister David Miliband, calling for changes in the law to link the prosecution to the ownership of fields rather than indi vidual trailers in a bid to curb the prolifer ation of the advertising. He said: “We are going to see more and
more of these things unless something is done. What was once an interesting novel ty is quickly becoming an ugly nuisance.”
Drivebymedia.co.uk is one of the many
agencies selling space on roadside trailers. Advertisers may pay up to £190 a week for the use of a hoarding that may be seen by tens of thousands of people every day.
On their bikes for charity trio
FORTY members of staff and friends from St Augustine’s RC High School, in Billington, tested their stamina on Sun day when they took part in a 45-mile sponsored Manchester to Liverpool Bike Ride. The energy-sapping ride was organised
by “Bike Events”, which raises funds for charities. The three good causes supported by the St Augustine’s riders were SADS- UK, Cancer Research UK and Med-equip 4 Kids. SADS-UK is a voluntary organisation
which raises awareness about heart condi tions, such as “Long QT”, that can cause sudden death. Staff at the school wanted to take part in the ride as a tribute to Becky Holt, a pupil at the school who died of “Long QT” last year. Becky’s parents both teach at St Augustine’s. Blackburn
(AS £ 1 4 9 5
. cycle store“On Yer Bike” also donated a bike to be raffled to boost the fund-raising effort. Anyone else wanting to make a donation can call the school on 01254 823362. Our picture shows some of the St
Augustine’s saddle squad ready for the off. (B150605/4)
Insulin intake via an inhaler
TREATMENT of diabetes by inhaled insulins was the subject of the June meet ing of the Ribble Vailey Diabetic Group. The speaker. Dr Chris Schofield, from
Blackburn Royal Infirmary, explained that the treatment would be most suitable for diabetics who suffered from chronic needle phobia and used the same method as the treatment for asthma, but with a much larger canister. At present it was being used in the Unit
ed States, but was not yet licensed for Great Britain. He did not expect this to happen before next year. He also gave some details of the discov
ery of insulin by Banting and Best in 1921, following experiments with dogs. The first patient to receive insulin on New Year's Eve, 1922, had been a 14-year-old boy. During the past few months, 30 new
members have joined the Ribble Valley Group. Anyone with any form of diabetes, partners and carers are welcome to attend any meeting. There is no subscription, just a donation towards the cost of the room and refreshments. Meetings are at 7-30 p.m. in the Young
Farmers' Room-, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe. The secretary, Jean Miller, welcomes enquiries on 01254 824312. On July 11th, Tina Clark will speak
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PROPOSALS for a two-storey extension at Woodfield View, Whalley, have been approved. Plans for the extension,
which will provide a study, util ity room and WC at ground floor with two new bedrooms at first floor level, came before Ribble Valley Borough Coun cil’s Planning and Develop ment Committee. One letter of objection was
submitted by a nearby resident voicing concerns about the dis ruption during demolition and reconstruction. The resident also feared the extension would encroach on to a neighbouring property. However, officers rec ommended tbe development for approval, saying it was set back one metre from the front building line and was in keep ing with the area.
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