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-L most stupid question would be “How


are you?” - because we wouldn’t be there if wewereOK!


Eventually the call comes - “Mrs X to N o Job


Doctor Y” - and another lady in waiting trots off, expectant of an understanding and healing encounter.


. Watching my waiting companions on my last visit to the health centre it struck me


that it is nothing less than a rehearsal for the GreatEvent.


• And this does not just apply just to oldies


like myself - every newspaper brings shock­ making information concerning young peo­ ple, and people in the prime of life unexpect­


edly taken from us by accident, violence or disease.-,


. The Christian tradition has always made lOOj’carsago ,


THE Medical Officer for Health, Dr W. E. Barker, disapproved of the practice of sending children to school under the age of five, claiming that their mothers, although able to earn more money for the family with the time they gained, had no time to prepare proper meals and children often dined on fish and chips “or some equally extravagant and unsuitable diet ”. • A Chatburn correspondent reported


sighting a starling emerging from a hedgerow with an object in its mouth too heavy for it to carry. On closer inspection, after the bird had dropped its quarry and flown away, it transpired that it had been carrying another starling, its neck eaten away and warm, freshly killed. The corre­ spondent wondered if the bird had been destroyed by a member of its own species and whether any other local naturalists had seen a similar event. ® Confectioner Charles M. Sutcliffe had


opened a new shop in Woone Lane. He would be selling fresh bread and cakes daily, plus speciality ones for christenings, birthdays and weddings.


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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising),"Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clilheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Valley Matters a weekly look at local issues, people and places


Fancy a homeby


h e other day while flicking through the channels L hap­ pened to catch the last 10 min­ utes of the ITV Evening News.


I was surprised to hear that fast-food


giant McDonalds is to close 25 of its branches across the country to improve profits at its UK operations. : I love eating McDonalds food and every


time I drive past a restaurant or visit one, I always notice that it is packed not only with children but adults as well, who all seem to enjoy tucking into burgers and fries. More and more people nowadays are


health-conscious and tend to read up on wliat to eat and what not to eat. Yet, you will find during weekends, evenings and half-term holidays, McDonalds restau­ rants are packed full of people. Critics have always accused McDonalds


of contributing towards the rising levels of obesity and other health problems. In a bid to address this, the company, which has about 1,250 restaurants in the


My friend blames fast-food restaurants


As I see i t . . . by Faiza Afzaal


UK, introduced health foods such as salad and fruit to its menu. In addition, nutritional facts began


appearing on the packaging of its burgers and fries. Although it is believed that McDonalds


has been reaping the benefits of the new, healthier menu, I feel a lot of people think the food served there is unhealthy and fat­ tening.' Yet what annoys me is that they continue to eat there! ■ My friend’s six-year-old daughter is


overweight simply because her parents have spoilt her rotten by feeding her sweets, crisps, chocolates and biscuits and other “junk food”.


LOOKING BACK 50)’earsago


COUN. J. W. D. Critchley accepted the council’s invitation to be the next Mayor of Clitheroe. A member of the Town Council since 1945, he was originally from Goosnargh, near Preston and played a prominent part in the public life of Clitheroe since his move in 1929. • Extended licences were granted to


Gisburn publicans for the benefit of peo­ ple travelling to Blackpool to see the illu­ minations. Drinkers were able to enjoy a pint until 11 p.m. on Easter Saturday and Monday, 'Whit Saturday and Monday and August Bank Holiday. • Mrs Agna Errington, of Hawthorn


Place, Clitheroe, celebrated her “21st” birthday on the TV show “Leap'Year Party”. Mrs Errington (84) was the Lib­ eral agent for Sir William Edge, MP for Maryleborne and chaired the Harrow Weald Townswomen’s Guild. ® Lancashire County Council over­


spent by £428,092, with most of the money going on improved services in health and welfare, highways and bridges, the police service and education.


for her daughter’s weight problem, yet bribes her to eat her greens by taking her to McDonalds!


at McDonalds is bad for them, why eat there? ■ . ;V ’


If people really believe the food offered ■


People have to appreciate that McDon­


alds is doing its best to encourage cus­ tomers to opt for the healthier options from its menus by spending thousands of pounds on advertising nutritional food. If people want to eat a well-balanced


meal, why 9on’t they buy fresh fruit and vegetables from the supermarket and cook healthy meals. ^


I know people who disapprove of food


from McDonalds and other fast-food out­ lets, yet these are the places they head to when hungry or returning from a night out and cannot be bothered to cook. I don’t care what people say about


McDonalds food, I can proudly say that I enjoy the food offered and am simpiv “Lovin I t”.


25 years ago


LEMONADE was flowing at Tosside School as 40 pupils, parents and teachers toasted a reprieve from the county coun­ cil’s economy cuts. The campaign to keep open the 156-year-old school ended in relief, however Bolton-by-Bowland school would be closed. •Ribble Valley householders would


soon have to pay a 20% increase on their rates from April. • There was a'population explosion at


Brungerley Farm, Waddington, when one of farmer John Berry’s ewes gave birth to a lively family of quads. Lamb triplets are very common, but four surviving, healthy lambs are quite a rare sight aind caused something of a stir a t the Waddington farm.


' ■ ' • Coal was being advertised as the fuel


of the future. Due to the spiralling price of oil during the past seven weeks it was being pushed as the best method of heat­ ing a home. Solid fuel requirements and deliveries were available from J and A Sanderson Ltd, Mitchell Street, and John Pearce Allikerlngs, Salthill Road.


Next please. . .


very specific provision for those awaiting their final call. There is the duty of settling affairs and making sure there is a valid will - this should be done well in advance especial­ ly if there are dependants - but it is amaz­


ing how many people die intestate. ■Then a'Christian will want the help of a


you on your way: "Gire rest to the soul of Iky senant, 0 Christ


Minister, who will help in facing life-long mistakes and failures and, given genuine regret, will assure divine forgiveness. And there are appropriate prayers to send


with the Saints, where there is neither pain nor sorrow nor sighing, but life unending”


(Eastern Orlliodox Church)


the God who created you to reflect diving beau­ ty andlove;


“Go forward Christian soul, to meet Jesus, “Go forward Christian soul in the name of


whose life, death and resurrection give mean­ ing to your passing; “Go forward Christian soul, in the power of the Holy Spirit bringing you to the perfection


for which you were created”. (Anglican Cluircli)


When you approach that final waiting


room do not be aJraid. God’s purpose is cer­ tainly for your healing, and as at the Health Centre, you Mil be called by name for your personal treatment. Don’t be surprised if some drastic surgery is necessary on the road to spiritual wholeness. To be able to relax in the joy and serenity


of piercing Love will mean submitting to incisions that remove all the dark elements and regretted episodes which we all manage to hide even from those who know us best!


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IAN D. H. ROBINS Anglican Priest


Couple are Chuf-fed to help raise hospital cash!


.; A : .LANGHO couple are raising funds for a ZA children’s hospital unit after their grandson


JL A.was born with a heart defect. John and Jennifer Eastwood, of Whinny Lane,


feel indebted to the nurses, doctors and surgeons who work in the Children’s Heart Unit at the Free­ man Hospital in Newcastle after they treated their grandson, Jonas Edgar, who was born with a heart defect. Medically known as a “transposition”, the con­


dition meant Jonas was admitted to the unit at the tender age. of one-and-a-half days where he underwent a three-hour operation to save his life. “He then had to gain weight and strength for the next heart surgery, which was done when he


was a week-and-a-half old,’’ Mr Eastwood added. “The operation lasted 10 hours.” Jonas’ parents, who live in Gilcrux near Cocker-


mouth, along with Mr and Mrs Eastwood, are now dedicated to raising money for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUP).


: Mr Eastwood’s building society, the Marsden


Building Society in Clitheroe, has kick-started the fund-raising by donating a cheque for £50 to the cause. . Any'readers who feel that they would like to


make a donation should contact Mr Eastwood on 01254 240323. Pictured is Meryl Hayes from the Marsden handing the cheque to Mr Eastwood. (B230206/2) !


Student's restaurant dream comes closer


teenager Philip Johnson to excel in his apprenticeship. His story is being showcased


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by the Learning and Skills Council in-Lancashire to inspire other young people to consider


.the wide range of apprentice­ ships now available. Philip-was working part-time


at Mytton Fold Restaurant, in Langho,- so when he left school ' he was delighted to take up the offer of an apprenticeship in Hospitality Supeiwision through Blackburn College. He has now progressed to the


' post of assistant manager at the popular restaurant.


. Philip said: “I was given advice about my options at school and decided to pursue an apprenticeship rather than go to college. ■


. - " "wage and learn about th'e'jbh at * 'within the company.’ Y' ■ : ‘ ’’ ' 150 600 for more inforihation.” ^ ■


“This has meant that T have been given the chance to earn a


apprenticeship programme he has gained knowledge both on and off the job and has been able to develop and progress


DREAM of one day run­ ning his own restaurant is motivating Whalley


the same time. Working in a busy environment like Mytton Fold has given me the opportu­ nity to get first-hand knowledge of the job. “In addition, I have been able


to interact on a daily basis with customers and learn from the experienced staff at the hotel. “Eventually I would like to


run my own restaurant. “Doing the apprenticeship has


made me realise that with-the right experience and training, you can achieve your goals, whatever they may be.”


. Barbara Bryan, general man­


ager and director at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, said: “When Philip joined us as a part-time waiter while study­ ing at school he was an extreme­ ly shy 16-year-old. “Since he embarked on the


the seaside? IF you hanker for the salty sea breeze in your hair and the crash of breakers on the rocks, a new programme planned for Channel 4 could hold the key to a life bythesea. Freeform Productions,


the producers of Channel 4’s “A Place by the Sea”, are looking for people who want to buy a holiday home or relocate to the coast Mthin the British Isles. A spokesman for the


company said: “Our aim is to help genuine house. hunters fulfil their dream of escaping to the UK coast, so whether they are looking for a holiday home or plan­ ning to relocate, we can help them.” Anyone who fits the bill


is asked to contact Louise Kenworthy on 0161 2356565 or by e-mail at: louisek@fftv.co.uk


An invitation


from Camelot MILLIONS of television viewers saw Mel Diack in the midweek Lotto draw. Mr Diack, a youth work­


er for Clitheroe-based Trini­ ty Partnership, was given the prestigious job by Camelot after being invited to launch the 2006 National Lottery Awards at a cere­ mony in the BBC Tele-vision Centre. Mr Diack won last year’s “local legend” catego­ ry in the awards. Last Wednesday, he was


invited to push the button as the draws were made for the midweek Lotto, Lotto Extra, and Thunderball Draws, in London.


“After working hard to com­


plete his NVQ Level II, Philip has chosen to work towards his NVQ Level III. “He has been promoted to


assistant restaurant manager and is developing into a'confi- dent and knowledgeable young man, popular with both cus­ tomers and other staff mem­ bers.” : . Mr Steve Palmer, executive


director of the Learhihg and Skills Council in Lancashire, said: “Being on an apprentice-


Young people


given awards CERTIFICATES have been awarded to four young - people in Billington.


; Mr John Coffee, head of


, ship, allows you to work full­ time in your chosen career and enables you to learn about th e . job while you are doing it. “You also benefit from learn­


ing the theory behind your job whilst getting valuable qualifi­ cations. “There is a vast range of


apprenticeships available to young people like Philip. Any­ one interested in doing an apprenticeship should call 08000


• Lancashire Youth and Com­ munity Service and Mr Clive Grunshaw, co u n ty , Cabinet Member for Young People visited the county council youth project which meets in St Augustine’s School to award the Assess­ ment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) certificates. The.group is for young


people of secondary school age who live in Billington, Langho and Old Langho. A bus service is provided to take members to and from the school and a texting service is used to book places. Further details are ; available from Louise Nevillebn 01254 824544.’ ■ -


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