Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, February 9th, 2006


Second taste of Tibet date


A SECOND taste of Tibet will be on offer to Kibble Valley residents later this month. An authentic Tibetan


meal, a glass of wine, tradi­ tional music and a DVD of village life in Tibet will all feature at the fund-raising event. There will also be stalls


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selling Eastern artefacts, a lucky dip and raffle and games for children.. The event is taking place


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Clitheroe, on Saturday, February 25th, between 12-30 and 3-30 p.m. I t is being hosted by Sonam Choepel and his wife, Kate. It is the second time the


couple have held such an event, the first four years ago raised £2,000 for the village of Shinye, where Choepel used to live. In 1984 he left his village


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and set out to India. Arrested by soldiers to be returned to Tibet, he man­ aged to escape and w'ent on to meet Kate Murry, of Knowle Green. They mar­ ried and Choepel returned with her to live in Clitheroe. Four years ago they organised “A Taste of Tibet” evening, with pro­ ceeds going to Choephel’s home village. A small dona­ tion was given to each household.Tickets for the event cost £5 each and will be available a t the door, there will be free admission for pre-school children.


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Derelict house set to be sold after a decade


A DERELICT house that has stood empty for more than a decade is finally to


be sold. The three-bedroomed detached property in


Whalley Road, Langho, will go under the auc­ tioneer’s hammer on the 22nd of this month. Although in a poor state of repair after


standing unoccupied for 13 years, the property has a guide price of between £130,000 and £150,000 and e s ta te agent Honeywells describes it as “an excellent development opportunity”. The future of the site was finally decided


after Kibble Valley Borough Council decided to make it the subject of a compulsory pur- chase order.


• For years neighbours complained to the local authority about the deteriorating state of the house and surrounding land. ' The council did take a number of steps to try and get the state of the site improved and made numerous attempts to encourage the reuse of the property, but without success. Late last year, the Housing Committee finally decided to make the premises the subject of a compulsory purchase order. Legal services manager Diane Rice


explained that to make the house subject to such an order the local authority had to refer


■to one of its strategies and in this instance used a housing strategy which stated that Kibble Valley Borough Council sought “to bring back into use properties which are unoc­ cupied for long periods of time”. Now the sale of the house has been forced,


the property can be.used to help alleviate the Valley’s housing shortage. Once 41 Whalley Road is acquired by a new owner, i t could e ithe r be modernised or


Gashboost is netted


A CASH boost has been netted by a new Kibble Val­ ley community sports facil­ ity.


■ Preston North End has donated £l,667 to Chip­


ping’s multi-use games area (MUGA). '


Work to complete the


first of three phases to cre­ ate new recreational facili­ ties on the playing fields adjacent to the Chipping and District Memorial Hall was completed just before Christmas.


Now up and running, the


£215,000 MUGA incorpo­ rates a seven-a-side football pitch, four tennis courts and two netball courts, and can also be used for other sporting activities.


Already proving popular


with local footballers, the MUGA has now attracted the attention of Preston North End. . Every season'football club’s receive a financial contribution from the money raised by the Com­ munity Shield competition to donate to a charity of their choice. This year the club has


knocked down and the site redeveloped, sub­ ject to planning permission. The house became empty in 1993 after the


death of its occupant, Mrs Margaret Good- hill. Difficulties arose after her son, Peter, was unable to locate her most recent ivill. A decade


later, after the paperwork had been found, Mr Goodhill acquired responsibility for the site. I t will be auctioned at Manchester Airport


in just under two weeks’ time. Our picture shows the derelict house. Pho­ tograph supplied by Honeywell.


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BROWNIES from Ribchester have earned their Computer Badge with help from the Rural Computer Centre, in Clitheroe. Run by the Northern Rural


Partnership, the computer cen­ tre is based a t Clitheroe’s Auc-, tion Mart site, where a range of courses are run, aimed'at peo­ ple in rural areas. T u to r H a r ry Rawcliffe


thought the Brownies’ Com­ puter Badge was an excellent idea and was happy to lend a ' hand when contacted by Mrs . Jan Farrar, Brown Owl for the 1st Ribchester pack.


• The Brownie leaders brought two groups of children to the centre, each keen to learn a range of Information Technolo­ gy skills. :The computer badge starts '


from the basics of switching on a computer safely, to using a drawing package, using the Internet to learn facts about Brownies and then using a search engine to find out about a favourite pop s ta r or sport. Tawny Owl also learned how to create a favourite web page on the Internet! The Brownie Web Safe code


highlighted the need for safety whilst using the Internet and could be used as a model for other children of a similar age. The natural enthusiasm of


the Brownies and the support of their leaders made the ses­ sions extremely worthwhile.


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chosen to donate part of its cash to the Chipping and D is trict Memorial Hall Committee to support its efforts to improve facilities for the benefit of the local community. The cash was due to be


handed over at half-time during the Lilywhites’ home game against Crystal Palace. ■ In Chipping fund-raising


towards phase two of the development, which will see existing playground equipment upgraded and new skateboard facilities provided, is already under


way. 9 A part-time post is


being created at the Memo­ rial Hall to deal with book-, ings for the new facility and develop activities and events. The MUGA will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunday. Hire charges and booking condi­ tions are available by ring­ ing 01995 61835 or at wivw.chippingvillage.co.uk.


It’s fun time


AN improved Holiday Playscheme gets under way at Roefield Leisure Centre, in Clitheroe, for half-term. . Each day, children


attending the Playscheme will take p a r t in a wide range of supervised activi­ ties, including swimming, kwik-cricket and football coaching by Blackburn Rovers. Special events such as a mini-Olympics and a “Stranger Danger” talk are also planned. Running


providing an excellent basis fo r . Needless to say, the Brownies future development in a world all passed their badge with fly-


.where computers are common-■ ing colours and said a big place.


Brownie thank you to Mr Raw- . cliffe. To find out what else is picture shows IT tutor available at the Rural Comput- Harry Rawcliffe introducing


er Centre, co n ta c t Jack ie the Ribchester Brownies to the Knight on 01200 444023.


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from Monday, February 20th, to Friday the 24th, it is aimed a t children aged eight to 13 and costs £10 per day. For further details and to book places, call 01200442188.


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Climbers enjoy idyllic weather


TWELVE members of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club enjoyed idyllic weather conditions during their visit to Longsleddale.


. • Setting out from the hamlet of Sadgill,


the party headed towards the pass over to Kentmere, then detoured along the mountain ridge to the north traversing Shipman Knotts, Kentmere Pike and The Knowe bound for Harter Fell. Along the route excellent views were obtained to the west of the Scafell massif, Helvellyn and High Street, whilst to the east Crossfell, Wild Boar Fell and the Howgills where clearly visible. Basking in warm sunshine during lunch


on Harter Fell’s subsidiary summit, mem­ bers of the group could see the cliffs above Blea Water, where last March some of them climbed the frozen waterfalls in a landscape of snow and ice, quite a con­ trast to today’s spring-like outlook. After descending to Gatescarth Pass, the party contoured round the slopes of Branstree into Mosedale, then climbed to the sum­ mits of Tarn Crag, Grey Crag and Har- rop Pike. Returning to Grey Crag, mem­ bers descended through the crags of Great Howe to return to Sadgill, having spent the whole day in glorious sunshine.


The previous weekend members stayed


a t the George Starkey climbing hut in Patterdale. On Saturday, mountain walks and rock scrambles were enjoyed in the


. Fairfield and Helvellyn areas, while on Sunday groups headed for the far-eastern fells around the High Street and Ullswa- ter. A communal meal was shared on Sat­ urday night and Brian Davies, the club chairman, thanked all those who had con­ tributed to this successful event. The next indoor'meeting will be held


next Thursday, February 16th, at 8 p.m., at Clitheroe cricket club, and will feature an illustrated talk about Mongolia by Mr Bill Barker. Since restrictions to visiting this part of Asia have been lifted, Mongo­ lia has become a Mecca for rock climbers, trekkers, horse-riders and fishermen and specialist holiday companies set up to promote the outstanding opportunities to enjoy these sports. A day meet in the Fairfield area will be


held on Sunday, February 19th, leaving the council offices car park at 8 a.m. Further information about the club and


its activities may be obtained from the club secretary Nick Millward on 01200 441346.


Journey of a lifetime


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Rotary welcomes two new recruits


THE Rotary Club of Clitheroe has recruited two female members. Dentist Julie Yaylor and hotel


manager Barbara Bryan, both with experience of Rotaract and Julie


with previous membership of Rotary, were inducted in to the worldwide movement of Rotary by the Clitheroe club’s president, Gra­ ham Claydon.


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Julie and Barbara with their spon­ sors, Tom Duff and Roland Hail­ wood, plus club president Graham Claydon. (s)


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THREE teenagers from Clitheroe are hoping to set sail upon the voyage of their lives. . Trinity Youth Club members Robert Hibble (15) and Cassie Croasdale (14), both pupils of Ribblesdale High School Technology College, and Tom Nichol­ son (16), a pupil of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, are preparing to join other teenagers from across Lancashire in the Tall Ships Project. Organised by Lancashire Clubs for


Young People, in conjunction with Trin­ ity Youth Partnership, the five-day trip, sailing from Ipswich to Newcastle, will


feature the young people working as crew members on board the ship. The project, which is run nationally,


aims to give youngsters a life-changing experience which will challenge them, help them work as a team, teach them new skills and raise their aspirations. The yoirag sailors, who each have to


raise £300, are organising a number of fund-raising events, including a coffee morning at Henthorn Community Cen­ tre. Anyone wishing to support them should call Steve Procter, youth support worker manager a t Trinity, on 01200 427886 or 07971229918 for more details


Pendle Club’s weekly success stories


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs Frances Porter, Mr Cliff Brier- ley, Mrs Eva Velwick, Mrs Anne Cooper. New members are welcome every Mon­ day at 1-30 p.m. Domino winners were: W. Cooke, C. Wiseman, M. and J. Pye, M. Davies.


Games take place every Friday at 7 p.m. Winners at solo whist, played at 7 p.m.


every Monday, were: Mrs D. Underwood, Mrs D. Knight, Mrs M. Thompson. Sequence dancing is held on Tuesdays


a t 7-30 p.m., with line-dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


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Travel agents put their best feet forward


STAFF from a Clitheroe travel agency had their feet firmly on the ground when they took part in a 10- mile sponsored walk. - Together with family and friends,


employees of Althams Travel braved the cold and miserable weather and donned their walking boots for the


annual charity challenge. More than 30 people ventured into the local countryside on Sunday, successfully completing the walk in two-and-a- half hours. In total, they raised £1,000 for


the East Lancashire Hospice. Mr. Derek Stu t ta rd , one of the


organisers of the event, and manag­ er at Althams Travel, said: ‘T t was a highly successful ev en t and I would like to thank everybody who turned up and supported us.” Our picture shows staff members


plus friends and family ready for the off. (D050206/1)


Author Santa is new ladies’ club president


THE new president of Ribble Val­ ley Ladies’. Club is best-selling ■ author Santa Sebag-Montefiore. She will be installed a t a lunch


a t Stanley House, Mellor, on Feb­ ruary 17th. The event will also raise funds


for Cancer Research UK's project under Prof Jillian Birch, who is leading a nationwide study into


the causes of cancer in children. The ladies’ club, along with its


sister White Rose club, has raised more than £380,000 for Cancer Research UK. . The lunch starts a t 1 p.m. and


tickets are available by contacting the club's joint chairmen Carol Maher and Irene Chenery, on . 01200 422264, or.from Karen


Weaving, club secretary, on 01756 700100. As well as writing books, Santa


is a singer and songwriter and big sister to celebrity Tara Palmer- Tomkinson. She is also the mother of two


small children and is married to Simon Sebag-Montefiore, a lead­ ing historian.


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