Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Mum was a bundle of energy throughout her life by Julie Magee


A COMMU N ITY s ta lw a r t , who m ad e a huge co n trib u tio n to village life in H u rs t Green, has died aged 73.


Mrs Teresa Grotty, pictured below, who was


born in the village in 1933 and attended St Joseph’s RC Primary School, devoted much of her time to the local community in between her busy home life as a mother-of-five. Not afraid of hard work, Teresa started work


straight after leaving school, following the death spent the early y e ^ of their marriage at Jum- of her father when she was only 13, in order to bles Farm, Hurst Green, before moving home support her family.


into the village, where Teresa became very In the years th a t followed, she met her hus- involved in community life, working on commit-


band, Bill, who had come over from Ireland to tees for the church, the school and village hall, work at Foxfields Farm at Hurst Green. They Originally a member of Mitton Women’s Insti­ tute, she later went on to become one of the founder members of Hurst Green WI. In fact, one of her proudest moments was


representing the village a t the WI annual con­ ference at the Boyal Albert Hall in London. A real supporter of community activities,


Teresa was the first to take part in the annual v i l l ^ fete days, baking cakes, making jams, arranging flowers - generally turning her hand to anything. However, her greatest love in more recent


years was bowling, and after the Hurst Green Bowling Club was formed in 1985, she became one of its most hard-working mem­ bers. While playing with the team, ’Teresa, a first team member, picked up eveiy cup and trophy there was to win. Her commitment to the club did not end


with her enthusiasm for the game though and, according to fellow members, Teresa was responsible for raising a t least half of the bowling club’s funds. Much of this was raised through the two


annual flea markets^door car boot sales she used to organise each year in the v ilk ^ hall and the occasional dances she arranged.


Write to: The Editor, Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clithcroc BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.mealh@castlancsnews.co.uk I, too, have been a


dog owner, but . . . MAY I indulge in replying to some of your correspondence in the last few week’s editions regarding “dogs”, “gum” and “low cost housing”. In reply to Mrs Perry’s letter may


I say that, I do not have trouble with any animals a t all, indeed, I have had q u i te a few over my years including dogs. What I object to is seeing the area


of the Ribble Valley covered in filth b rought on by irresponsible (so- called) humans who i t seems take great delight in abusing their fellow citizens’ human rights to live in a decent en v iro nm en t, and th a t includes people with barking dogs. (We now have a few in Fairfield Drive). Now i t costs Ribble Valley Bor­


ough Council (RVBC) something like £40,000 plus to look after clean­ ing, and monitoring the dog filth left on our streets. To overcome the chewing gum


mess i t would cos t RVBC over £50,000 to clear the streets of these items. So the question is: do the rate pay­


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ers of th e Ribble Valley want to c a r ry on su b s id is in g th e f ilth y m in o r ity to the tu n e of nearly £100,000 or would it not be better to let the ones causing the mess pay for it to be cleaned up or even ban them altogether? With regards to the announcement


of low-cost s ta r te r homes, I am totally puzzled as to which birdbrain came up with the idea th a t the peo-


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Valley community seems to be continuing even after her death with one of her dreams to see a new bowling pavilion bmlt in the vil­ lage soon to be fulfilled thanks to her help. More than £2,000 worth of donations have


already been received towards the Hurst Green New Pavilion Fund in memory of Teresa alongside donations to Macmillan Nurses. Her eldest son, Joe, said: “We never knew


where she got her energy from, but noticed th a t somehow she always seemed to have more than the rest of us put together.” As well as her community ties, Teresa also


had a busy family life and cared for numerous close relations and her own mother, who lived at the family home for 20 years. Alongside this, she held down jobs at Winckley Hall, the Bayley Arms, the Shirebum Arms, Stony- hurst College and St Peter’s Catholic Club. A grandmother of 12 and great-grand­


mother of one, with another on the way, Tere­ sa was devoted to her family - they were her “pride and joy”. Amidst all this, amazingly she found time


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for hobbies. As well as attending art classes, Teresa enjoyed walking gardening and trav­ elling, while her competitive nature led to her refusal to be beaten by a crossword puzzle Fellow bowlers from Hurst Green and


neighbouring villages packed St Peter’s Church at Stonyhurst College for a farewell and celebration Mass followed by a gathering a t the Bayley Arms in Hurst Green. Anyone wishing to make donations in her


memory should make cheques payable to the Hurst Green Bowling Club, c/o Mrs Lucy Wilkinson, 2 Sandhill Cottages, Avenue Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QB.


Lives enriched by Bernard’s presence by Duncan Smith


A T RU E son of th e Hodder Val­ ley, who worked th e fer tile land there for more th a n half his long life, has died a t the age of 100. Bernard Raweliffe was born at the


family farm, Springwood, Lower Hod­ der, on May 18th, 1906. He was the second son of Henry


and Alice Raweliffe and was later joined by a further brother and six sis­ ters. When he was stiil a small child, his


elder brother, Tom, died of a child­ hood illness that modem medicine has rendered less potent than it once was, but it was the death of Tom that per­ haps cast the dye th a t was to form Bernard’s later life. His primary education was at St


Joseph’s RC School, in Hurst Green, and his later education was provided at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, which was perhaps unusual for a Roman Catholic in those days, but was arranged with the blessing of the Bishop in recognition of Bernard’s potential as a scholar. He was clearly an intelligent boy


and retained his intellect throughout his life. He was also an accomplished artist, entering and winning newspa­ per competitions as a child and


returning to his artistic talents in later life. Bernard had to assume the role of


main breadwinner for the family aged just 20, due to the untimely death of his father. Not only did he run the family farm together with his mother, b u t he took on additional work a t Mitton Hall as a gardener. Little did he realise that he would one day cele­ brate his 100th birthday at the same place! In his lifetime he witnessed tremen­


dous changes in many aspects of everyday iife. Motor transport was in its infancy


and communication was via the Penny Post. But he lived to see the establishment of the Internet, and in his lifetime he witnessed both the first crossing of the Atlantic and the first man on the moon. In farming terms he learned to milk


cows by hand by the dim light of a paraffin lamp, b u t lived to see the modern milking parlour. A lasting memory from his early life


was when Bernard rang the school bell to mark the cessation of hostilities at th e end of the F i r s t World War. Bernard did not escape the horrors of the Second World War, as he lost his younger brother, John, who was a pilot with the RAF. And a German bomb was dropped


Retiring a t 70, Bernard continued


to live a t Springwood and, although not actively involved in farming, he took a very keen interest in the activi­ ties of his neighbours and fellow farm­ ers. He resumed his artistic interest by


. attending classes at Whalley and pro­ duced a couple of superb painting of Cromwell’s Bridge. Gardening was again a major part of his life and for many years he continued to produce wonderful crops of potatoes and other vegetables. His flower garden was always immaculate and a mass of colour during the summer months. He lived alone after the death of his


in the wood behind the farm, causing considerable damage and terror. Bernard served in the Home Guard


during the Second World War and in later years served his community in many other ways, notably as a parish councillor. The Springwood farm always pro­


vided a focal point for the whole fami­ ly, which grew as various sisters mar­ ried and produced children. The group gatherings a t hay time are etched in their collective memory.


sister, Clare, and became an accom­ plished cook. He was a regular sight in Clitheroe undertaking his weekly shop. He continued to drive until he was into his 90s, but decided of his own accord to retire gracefully. In 2003, aged 97, he entered the


Manor House Residential Home, in Chatburn, where he received all the care attention tha t could possibly be expected. The way in which the Manor House


staff arranged his 100th b ir th d ay party will always be appreciated by the family, especially as the surprise guest of honour was Bernard’s long­ time sporting hero. Sir Tom Knney. He was always careful and never extravagant, b u t when asked if he


would like to wear some brand new socks for his big day, he replied: “Yes, why not? Hang the expense!” He took his first holiday in 2004


when he spent a week at Grange-over- Sands, together with two of his sisters. In recent weeks, he was provided


with an electric mobility scooter, which he soon mastered. On a particularly, hot day recently,


he was asked if he would like a glass of cold beer. “Better not”, said Bernard, “as I ’m driving, but I will have a lemonade.” He will be remembered as a quiet,


thoughtful, cautious and intelligent man, who was at one with nature and his beloved Hodder Valley. He once said that he felt privileged


to live in what he considered to be the most beautiful place in England. Although never m a r r ied , he


remained for many years the head of a very large and loving family, the members of which considered him to . be an institution in his own right. His many relations, neighbours and


friends had their own lives enriched by his presence and will no doubt remem­ ber this remarkable Hodder Valley man with a smile. A Requiem Mass was held a t St


Peter’s RC Chapel, Stonyhurst, fol­ lowed by burial at St Joseph’s, Hurst Green.


ple-who are in crying need to have low cost housing are earning £27,500 - £36,100 wages. I am a qualified electrician and


there is no way I earn th a t lower amount in a year. Indeed the people th a t these hous­


es are supposed to help would only be earning a t best £15,000 before any tax and deductions, so come on people, who is kidding who on this matter? I have reliable information from a


builder friend of mine th a t th e £149,000 - £189,000 is over the top with regards to building the houses mentioned. From what I have been told, they


will cost about £70,000 to build and with another say £20,000 for the land leaves a h e f ty £50,000 to £90,000 pure profit for the builders. So may I suggest th a t its back to


the drawing board on this project if we are to provide affordable housing for our citizens. But do not hold your breath. Pure


greed has a long arm in deciding pol­ icy in our area at the moment.


RON LOEBELL, Edisford Road, Clithcroe


Just remind me


again of the date! WHEN I read th e a r t ic le in th e Clitheroe A d v er tise r and Times (July 20th) about Mr Loebell’s solu­ tion to dog and chewing gum prob­ lems, I first of all had to check the date! This was because I thought it was April Fool’s day again!


Mr Loebell should have a “solu­


tion three” - plan to stand in next year’s local council elections for the top of Pendle Hill ward!


A. WARRINGTON, Castle View, Clitheroc


Heaven help those


in Ribble Valley WITH reference to the article by Mr Ron Loebell (Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, July 20th), I would like to make the following points: 1. If th is man is a t tem p tin g to


become a councillor, then heaven help the residents of the Ribble Valley. 2. There are two pieces of legisla­


tion in place which give the council enough powers to enforce the law. They ensure that dogs should be kept under control a t all times and it is a requirement requirement by law to clean up after your dog. 3. Dog Law - there are numerous


acts covering the ownership, control and protection of dogs. I quote from The Kennel Club


handbook “Protection of Animals Act 1911”: “You are required to pro­ vide necessary care and attention to your dog. I t is a criminal offence to cause or allow unnecessary suffering to an animal.” Keeping a dog on one’s own prop­


erty could be a large estate to a small backyard, surely the latter would not comply with the above law. I am a member of the RSPCA and


if this ridiculous situation arises I am sure there would be riots. I have made a call to the RSPCA


in London and am awaiting the com­ ments from one of their inspectors. I was of the impression th a t the


Ribble Valley was a more pleasant place to live th a n Hyndburn, b u t now I am not so sure.


JOAN WILKINSON, Hindle Fold, Great Harwood


Not impressed with


these ideas IN th is week’s le t te rs , Andrew Moore writes “why should non-dog owning residents of the borough sub­ sidise ... those residents who choose to own a dog”. An interesting pro­ posal. By the same token can I as a non­


drinker, therefore, opt o u t of any costs associated with irresponsible drinking? I am also childless so -does this


mean I can choose to withhold costs associated with provision of educa­ tion services etc. Where does this end? I am a dog-


owner - and a very responsible one. I abhor th o se who don’t a d o p t a responsible approach to their owner­ ship. However, I think Mr Moore’s pro­ posal is somewhat ill-thought out!


MALCOLM LINDSAY, Chipping


Keep well away


from quarries WITH the summer holidays now upon us, can I make an u rg en t


appeal to parents across Lancashire to warn their children about the dan­ gers of playing in their local quar­


ries. As th e weather has become


warmer over recent weeks, there has been a worrying increase in young­ sters finding their way in to such sites. But the problem does n o t ju s t lie


with children and teenagers. A new nationwide survey found


that 85% of quarries that responded were concerned about adult trespass. In the majority of cases, this was


associated with ieisure ac tiv itie s , such as dog walking, motorcycling and bird watching. By c u t t in g or b reak in g down


fences to gain entry, a gap is left which provides easy ac c e s s for youngsters and leaves them exposed to a range of potential hazards. The 24 active quarrying sites in


Lancashire play an important role in the community by producing the building materials we all need, but they are places of work, and not for play. Falling rocks, deep and cold water


and sand stockpiles can all be dan­ gerous for those without th e neces­ sary training and safety equipment. Instead of playing in real quarries,


why not point your children towards the safe places to play locally? If they are still fascinated by quar­


ries, they may enjoy our free fun and educational websites: www.virtu- alquarry.co.uk and www.quarryres- cue.com.


T IM PARRY, Quarry Products Association


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