8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 24th, 2005


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Bill tak es to th e sk ie s a s a wing-walker by Duncan Smith


DOWN UNDER daredevil Bill Bleazard has been enjoying more airborne adventures on the other side of the world. Regular readers might remember that we fea­ tured former Clitheroe man Bill (45) around this


time last year, when he took part in one of the world’s top skydiving events, in Thailand. Although he didn’t make it to the fortnight-long “Thai Sky Festival” this year, he has just cele­ brated his 2,000th freefall parachute jump - by wing-walking on a bi-plane! In an e-mail to the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Bill wrote; “I managed to log my 2,000th


jump recently and, as a way of marking the event, I managed to talk one of the local pilote into letting me take a walk along the wing of his bi-plane. “The plane is an ‘Ag cat’, built in the 1970s for


crop dusting, though these days he uses it for joy flights.” Bill reckons he was never in any real danger.


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that there is nothing to do, coupled with residents across the Valley voicing con­ cerns about juvenile problems, particu­ larly youths skating outside homes and businesses, have prompted the police to try to help out. They have now bought a selection of


mobile ramps for use by skateboarders, bikers and in-line skaters. The new mobile skate park was offi­


cially unveiled at Edisford Primary School on Monday - the start of the school Easter holidays. They were at the Clitheroe site for two


days before being moved to other sites in the Valley, including Sabden, Read and Mellor, during the school holiday. The ramps will be moved from village


to village in the mobile police station being used by PCSO Nigel William. Anyone wanting further details can con­ tact him via Clitheroe Police Station or by ringing 07743 891163.


The Last Picture Show


A GROUP a r t exhibition is to be held at the Grand, in York Street, Clitheroe. "The Last Picture Show" will feature the


work of eight artists, who will use a varied selection of video, sound and sculpture to showcase their work. A preview night will be held on Friday, April 1st, starting at 6 p.m. The exhibition will run until Sunday, April 10th, open from noon to 4 p.m.


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because he had his trusy parachute on his back in case he fell off! He took up skydiving 13 years ago, shortly after moving to Melbourne, Aus­ tralia, and has since progressed to become an instructor and a specialist freefall cameraman. Bill lived with his family in Brook Street,


Clitheroe, until 1971, when they moved to Up Brooks. His mother, Mrs Hazel Bleazard, still


lives at Up Brooks and his sister, Mrs Adele Thornbum, also lives in Clitheroe with her family.


As a boy Bill attended Pendle Junior


School and Ribblesdale Secondary Modem, going to work at Castle Cement and briefly at Michelin tyres, in Burnley, before emi­ grating in 1990. A single man, he now works as site engi­


neer for a pharmaceutical company in Mel­ bourne and spends every spare moment skydiving.


He is pictured during his memorable wing-walking stunt, (s)


A ! 3 ' i Very special milestone by Faiza Afzaal


A BIRTHDAY atmosphere was created as Ribble Val­ ley’s first sheltered housing scheme for the elderly cele­


brated its 30th anniversary. Three decades of improving


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ough Council, the building - which cost in the region of £185,000 to construct and equip - was at the time said to fill a “much-needed gap” in the town’s provision of accommo­ dation for the elderly. At the time, sheltered accom­


modation was already in use at Longridge and work was also progressing at Low Moor to provide a similar scheme. The building in Hayhurst


Street has never been seen as an institution or a home for old people. I t has always best been


described as a block of flats in which tenants keep their own


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celebratory party was held at Pendle Court last week and the guest of honour was its first resident 97-year-old Ellen Wilson, who still lives there. The great-grandmother was


presented with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her longevity. Mrs Wilson lived in Chat-


burn Road before moving into the premises when they first opened and has lived in the same flat since. Re-living memories of that


time, she said: “I remember Pendle Court being built and throughout my 30-year stay, I have had six neighbours. “I have made a lot of friends


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event included Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Charles Wark- man, who congratulated Mrs Wilson and extended his thanks to all involved in the scheme. “Pendle Court is one of the


most important establish­ ments and we feel very proud of the way we look after our elderly people,” he comment­ ed.


“I have very high regard for


the wardens and I think they do a superb job in maintaining the high standards of the place. “After 30 years, it is pleasing


to see the place thriving and the atmosphere very joyous. “I t is also very nice to see


more men residing here. When it first opened, there were only three - now there are 11!” Similar sentiments were


shared by the housing scheme’s coordinator Tracey Crichton who said: “The fact th a t i t is still standing is a very big achievement for the council.” Attractions during the


anniversary party included a variety of food provided by residents, a tombola, raffle and plenty of music. Coun. Warkman is pictured


presenting the flowers to Mrs Wilson watched by other resi­ dents.


(S160305/3b) Stone thefts: police


appeal for witnesses POLICE are appealing for witnesses a!fter thieves targeted a property in Simonstone twice in two days. Three one-and-a-half foot by four


foot top stones were stolen overnight on Saturday, March 12th, from the prop­ erty in Haugh Avenue. Then the following morning, four


other large top stones were taken from the property’s garden wall and were seen being loaded into the boot of a saloon car. Anyone with information about


either incident should call Clitheroe Police on 01200 443344.


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Richard Farnworth has retired as a partner at Farnworths to join Southerns Solicitors.


Alee Graham, Paul Smith and


Dermot Woodhead will continue the practice at the Burnley office


with Peter Jones remaining at the Kenilworth branch."


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Musical treat for Trinity


ladies A MUSICAL afternoon was enjoyed by mem­ bers of Trinity Ladies Afternoon Fellowship. Mrs Milne


opened the meeting and after a hymn and prayer she introduced Miss Dorothy Birtwell who entertained her audience by playing the piano. She also spoke


about George Gershwin’s life and played some of his music from the scores he had writ­ ten for films such as “Funny Girl”, “An American in Paris” and “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue”. Miss Birtwell


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