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2 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, June 1st, 2006


INSIDE YOUR CtlTHEROE ADVERnSER AND TIMES


■ Valley Matters.................................... 6,7 ■ Village News ...................................11,12 ■ Weekendplus___. . . ____


23,24


Weekend.TV ........................... 14,22 ■ Family Notices................................ 41,42 ■ Travel and Leisure ...............


61


M Propertyplus............................. .25-40 H Motors Today ................................ 49-60 ■ Sport...........................


61-64 AT A GLANCE...


Family’s lucky escape - page 4 Three Peaks thanks - page 5


Bernard celebrates century - page 9 Chernobyl fund-raiser- page 17


INFORMATION


Duty chemist: Mellor Pharmacy, 28 Carter Fold, Mellon Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 08001954141. Gas: 0800111999. Waten 0845 462200. Councils: Kibble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospil^: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribhie Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324


Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282 422331 Family Notices and Photo Orders: 01282 426161, ext. 410 Fax: 01200 4434G7 editor e-mail: vivien.meath@eastlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smith@eastlancsnews.co.uk sport e-mail: edward.lee@eastlancsnews.co.uk


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WEEKEND WEATHER: Summer is finally here with bright sunshine throughout and temperatures reaching 20°C on Sunday.


SUNRISE: 4-46 a.m. SUNSET: 9-26 p.m.


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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Sheriff


THE High Sheriff of Lancashire is the new “champion’’ of a £3m. scheme to restore Clitheroe Castle. And father-of-two Peter Robinson (63), of


Shays Drive, Clitheroe, is calling on Ribble Valley residents to throw their weight behind the most ambitious heritage scheme in the area’s history. Mr Robinson is no stranger to high-profile


projects, for he is the former chief executive of the Blackbum-with-Darwen Partnership - a scheme backed by the Prince of Wales that was a driving force behind the regeneration of Blackburn.


, He successfully completed the tough task


and when he retired two years ago, received a personal letter of thanks from Prince Charles for his tremendous efforts in uniting the pub­ lic and private sectors. Now he is to be the official “champion” of


port to such an exciting scheme during my year in office as the High Sheriff of Lan­ cashire.” ■ The Heritage Lottery Fund approved a £2m. bid to revamp Clitheroe (Dastle in


the Clitheroe Castle Heritage Scheme, which aims to position Clitheroe Castle and Muse­ um as a central part of the town’s identity and leisure experience. He said: “I am delighted to lend my sup­


backs scheme


December and now the race is on to meet the £700,000 shortfall. A community group, called “Keepers of the


Castle”, was formed to increase the scheme’s public profile and undertake fund-raising activities in the lead up to the Lottery announcement. Now the scheme is moving into top gear,


with several high-profile fund-raising events planned over the coming year. Mr Robinson’s newly-created coat of arms,


which features Clitheroe Castle and was last week hung a t Lancaster Castle alongside those of other holders of . the ancient office, will be featured on Clitheroe Castle Heritage Scheme publicity. Mr Robinson has lived in Clitheroe since


1984 when he took up a post as a manager at Barclays Bank, in Castle Street.- In 1990 he was offered a secondment to take the fledgling Blackburn Partnership forward. Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Peter


Ainsworth said: “The appointment of Peter Robinson in his capacity as High Sheriff of Lancashire as champion of the Clitheroe Cas­ tle Heritage Scheme is a real step forward. Not only is he well-respected in Ribble Valley, but he is well-known outside the borough and as such will raise the scheme’s profile immea­ surably.


THE High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mr Peter Robinson, launches the appeal at Clithcroc Castle (G310506/2)


“We are really excited to have him on board


and his involvement will add significant value to the scheme.”


Valley roads branded killers


TWO of the Ribble Valley’s “A” roads have been named some of the worst in Britain. The A682, which runs through


Gisburn, tops the list, while the A671, through Whalley and Read, takes sixth place in those named as consistently high risk roads. Published in the AA Trust’s report


“How safe are B r ita in ’s main roads?”, researchers found motor­ ways to be the safest type of road and single-carriageway routes the most dangerous. The A682 also appeared in Britain’s consistently higher-risk roads 2005. The trust commented that some


of the country’s main roads are just as dangerous as they were five years ago. AA Motoring Trust director Bert Morris said: “People continue to be


killed and badly injured because simple, affordable measures that dramatically reduce risk are not being put in place.” He added it would not be tolerated


if a similar system existed on the railways, in the air, or in the work­ place. Mr Morris claimed tha t simple


measures like resurfacing roads would save around 50 deaths and prevent 300 serious injuries a year, saving more than £300 million. The trust carried out its research


as p a r t of the European Road Assessment Programme. A Lancashire County Council


spokesman said: “The EuroRAP fig­ ures only look at a small number of roads in the UK - these are non- urban “A” roads where only 20% of accidents occur. By excluding thou­


sands of roads up and down the country, the figures do look very startling. The vast majority of injuries on UK roads, over 70%, occur in the urban areas. “The study only includes approxi­


mately 870 stretches of road in the UK. 'These roads have far less pedes­ trians, cyclists and, crucially, less car journeys. This method means that areas where councils have reduced accidents, or where there are genuine problems, have been missed off. “Having said that, Lancashire


County Council takes the matter very seriously and spends almost £1.5 million each year on road safety, which is generally targeted in areas with , the most, accidents. This includes many local safety schemes and training programmes for road users.”


Parking plans will ‘kill off’ church access


A CLITHEROE church leader fears that parking restrictions on a busy town centre area will “kill off” access to the parish church. Canon Philip Dearden, of St


Mary Magdalene’s in Clitheroe, is urging highways bosses a t Lan­ cashire County Council to reconsider introducing the “no loading and no waiting” enforcement in Church Street. The controversial proposals, which


are in their initial stages, have been drawn up as part of a scheme to introduce approximately 54 resi- dents-only parking permits for peo­ ple living in York Street, Albion Street, Church Brow Gardens and Church Street. Although Mr Dearden is in favour


of the residents-only parking scheme, he claims that the upgrad­ ing of the double yellow lines to strictly “no waiting” would not leave any parking facilities for the disabled


and for coffin bearers who will be forced to park their hearses in a load­ ing bay. He feels the move would be “totally disrespectful to the dead”. He added: “I welcome the intro­


duction of residents’ parking per­ mits. However, I feel it will be disre­ spectful and will cause offence to bereaved families and friends if hearses cannot be parked outside the church. “I t will also be unfair for disabled


people, who will have to park on the disabled bay at the end of the road - at the bottom of a steep hill. “The plans will just kill off access


cil have taken our concerns on board and are looking into the matter.” In response, a Lancashire County


Coimcil spokesman said: "The pro­ posals for waiting restrictions in Clitheroe are part of a wider scheme which includes residents' parking


and loading bays to try to improve the current parking situation and traffic flow through the village. "The traffic regulation orders for


the double yellow lines will include provision for funeral hearses and wedding cars, as well as escorting vehicles, to park outside the church during services. "The proposals are currently out


to the church. “I believe officials at county coim-


for consultation and, as we have received a number of responses, including objections, the issue will be discussed at a future meeting of Lan­ cashire Local Ribble Valley. "The Lancashire Local meeting


will allow district councillors and county councillors to decide the issue locally and members of the public to put forward their views. "The traffic restrictions are at the


planning stage and, although formal consultation ended on Saturday, peo­ ple can put forward their views to their local councillors."


Pendle Club latest wins


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were Mrs Joan Scott, Mrs Anne Pedder, Mrs Jackie Pilling, Mr Harvey Jackson. New members welcome


every Monday a t 1-30 p.m. Solo whist winners were


Mrs M. Holding, Mrs D. Underwood, Mrs J. Thornton. New members welcome


every Monday at 7 p.m. Domino winners at the


Pendle Club were Mrs J. Thornber, Mrs V. Giles, Mrs J. Sagar, joint 4, Mr A. Lowe and Mrs M. Miller. New members wel­ come every Friday a t 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is


held every Tuesday at 7- 30 p.m. and line-dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


Bridge club results


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were NS Chris Pollard and Jan e t Bailey, Deanna Atkinson and Robin Atkinson. EW Jean Mar- tindale and Jean Taylor, J. Pawlicki and John Ren­ ton. On Thursday evening


winners were NS Chris Pollard and George B. Pol­ lard, Jean Martindale and Jane t Bailey. EW Jean Taylor and Muriel Bain- bridge, Geoff Capstickand Ann Pedder.


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Tea and scones . . . and a quick read of the Advertiser!


by Faiza Afzaal


A COPY of the Clitheroe Adver­ t ise r and Times caught the Queen’s eye during her v isit to Puddleducks Cafe, in Dunsop


Bridge. While touring the tea rooms. Her


Majesty spotted our page one article about the impending Royal visit, after Puddleducks owner Phil Woodhead highlighted a paragraph explaining how he had bought a new scone cutter specially for the eagerly-awaited visit! “We circled the paragraph in red ink


and placed it on one of the tables,” said Phil. “As the Queen entered the tea rooms


she had a good look at the newspaper.” Taking their cue from the article,


Phil and his wife, Janette, explained how all the cakes and scones are hand­


made on the premises. The Queen sur­ prisingly made her way into the kitchen where staff were busy making them. She commented on how slim they


all were, given their daily temptations, to which Phil replied: “I am the chief taster.”


On hearing this, the Queen was


most amused and even pa tted his tummy!


During the visit, Phil and Janette explained how they had developed the business since taking it on five-and-a- half years ago, diversifying and evolv­ ing to meet their customers needs and identify new sources of income. While many rural businesses have


closed in recent years, the irs has thrived and the Royal visitors seemed most impressed at the changes. Her Majesty and Prince Philip were also introduced to Neil and Melissa -


Phil and Janette’s children - as well as invited guests in the cafe and the old­ est resident of the village, Mrs Win- nifred Fox (96). They also met local fish farmer


Barry Singleton and his wife, Shirley, who have been running the village’s youth club for many years. Speaking about the visit, Phil said:


“Everyone really enjoyed the day and the royal visitors made us feel at ease. It was a real honour to welcome them. “The Queen was most impressed


with the alterations that had taken place in the shop and commented on the wide range of products we have on offer here. “She was also impressed with my


new scone cutter and noticed that it hadn’t been used.much!” Memories of the 15-minute tour


inside Puddleducks will last a lifetime for the Woodhead family, who are


Royal boost for Castle fund-raiser


A CAMPAIGN to raise £700,000 towards a £3m. scheme to restore Clitheroe Castle received a boost with the presentation of a special plaque to the Queen. The work of Ribble Valley glass


artist Jenny Cork (32) had already caught the eye of Prince Charles. Jenny, who lives in Chatbum, set


up her business, Jenny Cork Glass, in 2001 with support from the Prince's Trust and was presented to Prince Charles when he visited Clitheroe in 2003. Now her work has been presented


to Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Ribble Valley. The borough’s Mayor, Coun.


Peter Ainsworth, presented a dis­ tinctive glass plaque depicting Clitheroe Castle to Her Majesty outside Dunsop Bridge Post Office. It marks the next stage in a cam­


paign to raise £700,000 to top off a £2million Lottery grant to restore and refurbish Clitheroe Castle. The Mayor' said: “I t was a


tremendous honour to meet Her Majesty and present her with a beautiful piece of art commemorat-


ing her visit.” Jenny added: “It was an absolute honour to have been commissioned by Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council to produce this piece and it certainly came out lovely.” On leaving school in Preston,


Jenny took a foundation course in art and design at the University of Central Lancashire before studying glass and ceramics at the Wolver­


hampton School of Art and Design. She has exhibited at galleries throughout the world, including Paris and Rhode Island. The Clitheroe Castle Heritage


Scheme aims to restore Clitheroe Castle and is backed by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Clitheroe the Future and community group Keepers of the Castle.


A dish fit for a Queen


THIS is the menu served to the royal couple during Thursday’s royal visit. ■ Inn'at-Whitewell head chef Jamie Cadman and.his team carefully and • creatively utilised locally- sourced , ingredients to ensure a meal fit for,a ' Queen. Indeed, it was revealed after,, the event that tke Queen her^lf had ;, been involv^ in selecting food for the ,- menu.


'


• lightly smoked with a wild rocket • ‘


Goosnargh Corn Fed Chicken salad, <


horseradish relish and roast tomatoes s : Roast Fillet of Burholme Beef


mini cottage pic, chateau potatoes, broccoli hollandaisc, glazed carrots ■


- Lancashire Apple Crumble Tart


•Selection of Local Lancashire Cheeses- ■ Mrs Eirkham’s Lancashire


, : Butlers’Blacksticks Blue Butlers’ Goosnargh Gold Double Gloucester


. Whitewell’s own blend of coffee


'T h e wines to accompany the meal ' 'were:


• •. El CotoBlanco 2004,Rioja deBissey ' -





Burgogne Pinot Noir 2002, Sea Cave .


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• A PRIMARY school in the Ribble Valley has been selected as one of 100 across the UK to receive top-level tennis coaching. Waddington and West


Bradford School will take part in the “Ariel Mini Ten­ nis for Schools Programme”, an initiative th a t will see teachers and pupils benefit from Lawn Tennis Associa­ tion (LTA) coaching and free Mini Tennis equipment. Launched by Tim Hen­


man, the programme offers primary school pupils the chance to play Ariel Mini Tennis during their existing sports timetable or extra curricular activities.


ARTIST


Jenny Cork is pictured with the glass plaque which


was presented to the Queen


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about to embark on a new project in nearby Chipping. They want to take this opportunity


to thank all the villagers and loyal customers for supporting them throughout their time in Dunsop Bridge and stressed that the business will continue as a village store, post office and cafe, to be run by a couple from Barrow, near Whalley.


THE Queen en route to Dunsop Bridge (G250506/la) and above, the copy of our newspaper which attracted the royal eye!


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