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Spruce - up time for woodland


by Faiza Afzaal


CHILDREN from Whalley Primary School braved freezing temperatures to spruce up a nearby woodland


area. More than 30 Year 6


pupils from the school donned their wellies and picked up spades to help Calderstones NHS Trust complete a major tree planting scheme, which has seen almost 5,000 new trees planted in Whalley. The scheme has been


undertaken on land owned by Calderstones and in partnership with the East Lancashire Woodlands Initiative (ELWOOD). I t has been carried out


to create a new area of woodland in Whalley to complement the existing areas of Mitton Wood and Chew Bank Wood. It will also enhance the


landscape for the local community, as well as vis­ itors to the area and staff


are delighted that through the tree planting scheme there will be new woodland areas in Whalley that will continue to grow and pros­ per for many years to come. “We are grateful for the


co-operation of everyone who has been involved in the scheme and are partic­ ularly pleased to have been able to involve the local community and to assist ELWOOD with their vision of improving the woodland areas of East Lancashire." Mr Brian Beresford,


headteacher of Whalley Primary School, said: "We are so pleased that our chil­ dren had the opportunity to take part in something as important as tree plant­


ing. “We teach the children


and clients at the hospi­ tal.


Calderstones tree plant­ ing scheme has been undertaken by an inde­ pendent contractor and to help complete the scheme a public planting day took place on Monday.


The majority of the In addition to pupils


from Whalley Primary, Mr Graham Parr, Chair­ man at Calderstones NHS Trust and members of the Whalley Parish Council were also planting trees on the day.


to be responsible citizens of our planet and now they have had the chance to show their responsibility for our future in a practical


way." Our picture shows pupils


Commenting on the ini­ tiative, Mr Parr said: "We


getting their hands dirty for the environment. (CR211105/1)


Thanks to a local business I’m now a real bright light!


A WARM welcome to you to this week’s edition of Whalley Beat. Dare I say i t ... but there has cer­


number of complaints over the past weeks regarding vehicles blocking access of the roads and also parking


tainly been a very Christmassy feel about the place over the past seven


days. The hills, fields, gardens and trees


around us have had a lovely sugar- coating of frost sprinkled over them and it has been a crisp and bright few days, making those cold early-morn­ ing starts well worthwhile. Young Jason has even managed to


get himself his first batch of Christ­ mas shopping, which is a bit of a relief I can tell you! Even more importantly, my half-mile-long Chrimbo wish-list has been compiled and posted to the big fella in Lapland well in advance, which should give him more than enough time to load up my personal section of the sleighi


• Thank You


tunity to thank David Erskine, of Brockhall Village, for kindly pur­ chasing my new torch, which I was looking to find a sponsor for in last week’s edition of Whalley Beat. David Erskine Building is a rela­


First of all, may I take the oppor­


tively young company, although David has been plying his trade throughout the Ribble Valley over the last three decades.


Jason Taylor


David, and his wife for purchasing this essential work-tool on my behalf.


My sincere appreciation goes to


• Station Road/Mitton Road Closure


Residents of Whalley may have


noticed the sign that has recently been put in place, at the junction of King Street and Mitton Road regarding the current road closure. If you live in this area or use the


with p e so


on the pavement. It is appreciated that parking is


limited at the “Whalley End” of these terraces, but it is imperative that emergency routes are not blocked and that footpaths are kept clear at all times. There is however, ample parking at the “Billington End” of these blocks. Your co-opera­ tion in this matter is appreciated.


Good news for walkers, cyclists Countdown begins to Pickwick Night • Sunnyside Avenue


route regularly and have not already taken details, the closure will be effective during the night-time only between 23-00 and 06-00. The work began on Monday of this week and will continue through until the December 2nd. This is for essential bridge repairs to be completed.


• Bridge End/Terrace Row


dents of Bridge End and 'Terrace Row in Billington, regarding the parking of vehicles. We have had a


A polite notice goes out to all resi­


and the general members of the pub­ lic that choose not to use the car to get everywhere! The access route leading from Billington into Whalley, via Sunnyside Avenue has now been improved, with the new Stile Gate­ way as promised by the council fitted just under a fortnight ago. Champi­


on! As always, if you would like to get


in touch you can e-mail me at jason.taylor@lancashire.pnn.police.u


k or leave your messages on my voicemail service 01200 458772. Please remember that this number is for non-urgent matters and should you require immediate police atten­ tion, please ring 08451253545 or 999 in the case of an emergency.


The Ribble Valley goes Children In Need crazy - picture special on page 43


THE countdown has begun to one of the biggest events in Whalley. With just two weeks to go until the


annual Pickwick Night, organisers have slipped into top gear to provide a bigger


and better event. The successful night enables thou­


sands of visits to flock to Whalley to enjoy an authentic 19th Century atmos­


phere. Brass bands, steam organs, fire eaters,


jugglers and school choirs have all been part of the line-up in previous years. Villagers have enjoyed the joys, smells


and sounds of a Victorian Christmas for the past 17 years and organisers are


RESIDENTS in Billington and Lang- ho are being invited to express their con­ cerns about community issues by attending a Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting.


promising there will be much more to see, do and hear this year. Mr Neil Mar­ tin, new chairman of Whalley’s Pickwick Committee, is pleased to announce that organisers are working hard towards pro­ viding a whole range of attractions including the old favomites and new. The 32-year-old, of Woodfield View,


Whalley, has taken over from retiring chairman, Mr Henry Shepherd, who headed last year’s show, which was declared a record breaker. • More details about this year’s Pick­


wick Night event will follow in the Whalley Edition of the Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times.


The meeting will be held on Monday, at Langho and Billington Community


Centre. It will be hosted by PC Andy Lang


and will begin at 7-30 p.m. Gallery hosts top art work


ARTWORK from prestigious, world- renowned artists such as L.S. Lowry, Rembrandt, Dali and even Rolf Harris are on display at a Whalley husiness.^^ Framing workshop and art gallery “Art


Decor” is one of the few galleries in Lan­ cashire to be able to offer the public access to such a large selection of paintings from


famous artists. The popular business held a very suc­


cessful preview night recently. The aim of the event was to showcase the gallery’s unique new feature - a state-of-the-art viewing room — as well as the huge new selection of paintings that are available for purchase. The night proved to be so popular that at one point there was a “one in one out”


policy at the door. A number of artists whose work was on


display were in attendance at the preview night.


Elaine Cooper, who paints in beautiful­


ly textured oils, and Trevor Lingard, who paints vivid watercolours, were both on hand to discuss their paintings with the


public. The event was also attended by Black­


burn-based ceramicist Halima Cassell, who was on hand to discuss pieces from her new book Carved Earth, as well as answer questions from the public. The proprietors of Art Decor, Chris


and Julie McCabe, pictured, were delight­ ed with the response they received. Speaking of the event, Julie said: We were extremely pleased at the turnout, it surpassed all of our expectations. “The gallery has undergone some


major refurbishment work over the past few months and we are very happy with the positive response we have had regard­ ing it.”


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Light in memory of our loved ones


by Julie Magee


“LIGHT up the Life” of a loved one this Christmas and raise much-needed funds for a


local hospice at the same time. East Lancashire Hospice, which is celebrating the


21st anniversary of its opening this year, has organ­ ised the Light up a Life campaign to raise funds for its vital work caring for terminally ill patients. Donations can be made to the hospice through


dedicating a light to a loved one on the Christmas tree at the Trinity Methodist Church in Clitheroe or at Blackburn Cathedral. Spokesman Mr Harry Grayson explained:


“Whether the person you are dedicating a light to is a close friend, someone who has moved away, some­ one you wish to remember, or perhaps someone you maybe wish to just thank, is up to you.” Those who buy a light will then receive a person­


alised card to mark the dedication, which could be presented to someone as a gift. “The event is unique, because not only does the


recipient feel special or you may be comforted by remembering a close one, but also you are helping the East Lancashire Hospice continue its vital care of so many terminally ill patients and-their families at this special time of year,” Mr Grayson added. The lights will be switched on during special serv­


ices at Trinity Methodist Church on Thursday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. and at Blackburn Cathe­ dral on Tuesday, December 6th, at 7-30 p.m. Last year. Light up a Life raised approximately £25,000 for the hospice, which has cared for 13,100


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can. To make a donation simply fill in the coupon below


and return it to the hospice indicating whether you want your light in Clitheroe or Blackburn. Donations should he posted to Light up a Life


Appeal, East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NY.


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 24th, 2005 Doris and Elsie’s


book signing date TWO comic local women will be signing copies of their latest “rib-tickling” book


of poems this weekend. “Doris and Elsie”, otherwise known as


Kath Eccleston, of Kemple View, Clitheroe, and Anne Wareing, formerly of Barrow, are proud to announce the launch of their fourth humorous book entitled “Life in the Fast Lane”. The witty duo met through their work at Maureen Cookson’s more than 20


years ago. Over that time they have raised over


£700 for Derian House Children’s Hos­ pice from the sale of their three previous books - which have proved an enormous hit with both young and older readers


poems features illustrations by Kath’s son-in-law, Martin Pendlebury, who also


Their latest 40-page book of witty


lives in Clitheroe. As previously, Kath and Anne will


continue to donate 50p from each sale of the £3.50 hook to the charity. The book is recommended as a great read and is guaranteed to have you chuckling to


yoiuselves. The book signing session will take


place between 2 and 4 p.m. at Kaydee Bookshop, Moor Lane, Clitheroe, on


Saturday.


Date with a gent in red FATHER CHRISTMAS will be visiting Gisburn’s annual Christmas fair on Satur­


day, December 3rd. Held at the festival hall, the event will


include a variety of stalls, with all proceeds being donated to the North West Air Ambulance and the village hall fund. With free admission, doors will open at 2-


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