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X H O T J G H T for th e w e e k


would seem to suggest that the art of conversation has not died. This would seem to be fur­


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ther emphasised by the ever- increasing popularity of mobile phones and texting, e-mailing and the frequent use of Inter­ net chat rooms. I t would seem odd, then,


that the Methodist Church is endeavouring to recover Chris­ tian conversation. The problem is not just con­ fined to the Methodist Church,


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s it just me or does Christmas seem to be arriving earlier with every year that


passes? With more than two months still to p


before festivities begin, we are already wit­ nessing those little reminders, just in case we forget about it, I presume! Rows of greetings cards and wrapping


paper are already stacked on the shelves of the local supermarkets - right next to the Hallowe’en costumes and Bonfire night


goodies. And catalogues full of Christmas ideas


for loved ones are already whizzing their way through our letterboxes. Thankfully, I have not yet witnessed the


all-too-familiar television adverts showcas­ ing the fantastic Christmas offers from the top name department stores, but I am sure that will not be the case for long. Now don’t get me wrong, I love the fes­


tivities as much as anyone. Not being a reli­ gious person, I can also confess to enjoying that particular time of year for what some


A s I s e e i t . . . by Julie Magee people would call the totally wrong rea-


sons. However, it does seem to me that it has reached a point where Christmas, which I see as an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends and being thankful for what you have, is being swamped by the commercialist aspect. The relentless advertising campaigns


soon have their desired effect on me - and I am immediately conjuring up the image of an imaginary present list. But this is soon accompanied by a scary image of a state­ ment showing an overdrawn bank account and worries about how I am going to pay it


off. 100 years ago


DECORATED with flags and bunting, Citheroe Market Place presented a bril­ liant sight for the opening of the town’s Free Library. Large crowds came from all over the district to watch the ceremony, which was performed by the Town Clerk of Clitheroe, Mr John Eastham. • All the candidates had now been


nominated for the municipal elections in Clitheroe. Contesting the four seats on the town council were two representatives from each of the three main parties - Socialist, Conservative and Liberal. • The possibility of a new mill being


constructed was revealed this week, when Mr H. Parkinson s tated that he had received an offer for a factory to be built on land facing Holmes Mill, in Greenacre Street. It would accommodate 800 looms. • The last turves had been laid on the


bowling green at the back of Low Moor Institute. The green, which was about to be enclosed with rains, was hopefully going to open for the benefit of the vil­ lagers in the near future. • Zam-Buk was the treatment claiming


to cure eczema. The medication was a popular treatment among sufferers.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


A SERVICE was held at SS Michael and John’s Church to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Led by the Mayor, Coun. C. Chatburn, officials and members of the UN Association, the Sunday Mass was offered by the rector, Fr R Walmsley, S.J. • The 401st annual speech day of


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School was held in King Lane Hall. Speaking to par­ ents, headmaster Mr Laurence Hardy, said that the school did not only intend to increase their number of scientists, but aimed to make them faithful to the tradi­ tions of a free and humane society. • Jane Hudson, an eight-year-old pupil


of Gisbum Junior School, appeared to be the champion schoolgirl reader in Eng­ land. With a library of 250 books, all of which Jane said she had read from cover to cover, the daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Hudson of Sunnyside, said she had diffi­ culty in finding children’s books which she had not already read. • After seven successive games, includ­


ing two cup matches without defeat, Clitheroe’s run of luck ended on Saturday when they lost 3-2 to Droylsden.


If the festivities are instilling such fears in me, I dread to think how parents must


feel at this time of year. Friends, who have children, are already


commenting on how their youngsters have seen this year’s “must have" toy advertised on their television screens - broadcast nat­ urally between their favourite programmes on CBeebies and CBBC. Obviously, parents want to give their


children everything they wish for, but at Christmas time this pressure to please must become a real strain for many fami­ lies who might be struggling financially. For me, I suppose the only way to escape


these materialistic demands, is to ignore the constant pressure and brainwashing from advertisers. For all the parents out there - 1 am afraid


it’s over to you! Just think - when Christmas is over - it


will be the summer holiday adverts you will be faced with next. Good luck!


25 years ago


OPERATION Mop-up continued in Clitheroe and parts of the Ribble Valley after the area was hit on Thursday by the worst flood in living memory. Causing thousands of pounds of dam­


age and considerable heart-break, the town largely escaped when heavy rain lashed the area. Clitheroe’s emergency services were stretched to th e limit answering calls from stranded residents, as nearly three inches of rain came down in 48 hours. • Due to greatly increased production


costs, the price of the Clitheroe Advertis­ er and Times was increased to 15 pence from its current 12 pence. • Whalley CE won the Ribble Valley


School’s Sport Associations Netball Tournament, beating Clitheroe's St James’ School in the final. • Clitheroe football club went into the


second round of the FA Vase for the first time in their history. Their deservedly trusted glory, at


Shawbridge, against the higher league team, was awarded after two fine goals in extra time sunk Maghull, from Division Two, of the Cheshire league.


Is talking taboo?


but faces all Christian denomi­ nations. Christians are quite happy to


talk for hours at church meet­ ings involving buildings and their upkeep, finance and gen­ eral administration, but when it comes to talking about their faith that is another matter. It would seem that in many


churches, talking about their Christian faith is almost a taboo subject. Some Christians are reluc­


tant to talk about their walk with Jesus because, for them, it is a far too personal matter between them and Jesus.


Others might be scared of


mentioning the subject because they are frightened of being shot down in flames. But for whatever the reason,


the Church is much the poorer because congregations are unwilling to talk about what should be the most important aspect of their lives, their faith. The fact is that Christianity


is not just about a one-to-one relationship between the indi­ vidual and God, but is more of a sharing thing between the community called Church and the wider community in which it finds itself in.


Is it any wonder that num­


bers at church are declining if members are not willing to dis­ cuss their faith with each other and make it known to people not involved in our church. Our Christian faith affects


every aspect of our lives, our personal tastes, our views on community and the environ­ ment, our political stance. Christians have a lot to talk


about and share with others, so let’s start talking and get peo­ ple to listen to us.


REV. STEPHEN FOSTER, Clithcroc Methodist Circuit


Barn owl Bill leaves pupils all a-flutter


CHILDREN at Chatburn School were all of a flutter when they had a visit from "Barn Owl


Bill". Birdman "Bill" took a collection of owls of var­


ious types and sizes and the children learnt fasci­ nating facts about the 60 owls he has at his home. For instance, they were amazed to learn that an owl will eat a whole mouse and spit out the bones and fur in a pellet! Headteacher Mr Robert Maude said: "It was


a great day. Our children always learn best from first-hand experiences and being able to see a wild creature close up and even touch it proved fascinating for our pupils." The children also raised £151 for the Owl


Sanctuary and Rescue Centre. Some of the Chatburn children are pictured


OTth one of their feathered visitors, (s)


Rare anci ancient tree will be ‘re-homed’ in Castle grounds


AN ancient tree thought to have become extinct is to find new life in the grounds of


Clitheroe Castle. The Wollemi Pine was thought to have


disappeared completely, until a lone speci­ men was recently discovered near Sydney,


Australia. The discovery of the rare tree has caused


excitement in conservation circles across the world and cuttings are currently being culti­ vated at leading dendrological centres, including Kew Gardens in London. Some of the cuttings are to be auctioned to


raise money for international tree preserva­ tion projects and are expected to raise vast amounts of money. However, a number have been set aside for public arboretums and nature trails, including at Clitheroe Castle. Ribble Valley Borough Council's Coun-


tryswide Officer, David Hewitt, said: ‘ The Wollemi Pine is now part of a worldivide con­ servation programme after being discovered


in Australia. “I have registered my interest in obtaimng • • •


a specimen for inclusion in the tree trail in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle and hope to obtain it by next April.”


Living specimens of trees thought to have


been extinct crop up in the wild from time to time, David explained, the most recent being the Dawn Redwood discovered in Western


China in 1941. The grounds of the castle already house a


Dawn Redwood, a Ginkgo, which has origins that can be traced back 200 million years, and a Monkey Puzzle Tree, or Araucaria Araucana, that originates from the time of


dinosaurs. David Hewitt has also recently sourced


and sown seeds from the Moon Tree, so named because seeds from sweet gum, sycamore, redwood, Douglas fir and pine trees were taken onboard Apollo 14 to evalu­ ate the impact of lack of atmosphere and space radiation on germination rates. They were then returned to earth, germi­ nated, grown and planted at selected sites


across America. He added: “This is another great coup for


the grounds of Clitheroe Castle, which looks set to house one of the most innovative tree trails in the country.”


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Students try their hands at building


t e e n a g e r s at Rowland High School were encouraged to consider a career in the


construction industry. Year 10 pupils tried a range of jobs,


including bricklaying, painting and deco­ rating, and joinery during a construction


taster day. Headteacher Mr Kim Croydon declared


the event a success and a valuable insight into the challenges and excitement of the construction industry. • FOR picture, see the front cover of


today’s issue of “the Valley,” where two pupils try their bricklaying skills.


Tasty treat for hospice THREE Brookside Primary School boys have been raising money for a


worthy cause. Ben Astley, Kristian Orr and Sam


Booth, baked cakes and raised £72 for the East Lancashire Hospice. The trio were helped by Year 2 pupils and staff. Eight-year-old Ben, whose grand­


mother died of cancer, said he was extremely pleased to raise funds for a deserving charity.


Accountants are now in the pink!


STAFF at Clitheroe chartered accountants PM and M were in the pink as they raised vital funds for a local cancer chari­


ty. Employees at the Wellgate


firm were encouraged to leave their regular office wear at home and instead scour their wardrobes for anything pink. Everyone rose to the chal­


lenge and their efforts generat­ ed funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, based at the Royal Preston Hospital. The fund-raiser was organ­


ised to coincide with Cancer Research UK’s October push for people to get together and help raise v ita l funds for research into breast cancer. Julie Walsh, tax manager.


said: “Many of us have been affected by cancer at some time in our lives so we decided it would be a good idea to raise money for a local cancer chari­


ty.” The Rosemere Cancer Foun­


dation uses these generous donations to buy all the things that the NHS doesn’t fund, such as research, patient wel­ fare, equipment and training. For more information about


the Rosemere Cancer Founda­ tion contact 01772 522913 or visit www.rosemere.org.uk Our picture shows market­


ing manager Beverly Calvert and corporate finance partner Craig Richardson getting into the Pink Day spirit at PM and M Chartered Accountants, (s)


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