Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 9th, 2006


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


I Valley Matters .................................. 4,5 ■ Village News........................10,11,12,21 ■ Letters.............................................16,18 ■ Weekendplus............................30,31,32 ■ Thursday feature................................19 ■ Family Notices....................................20 IReadersplus........................................ 27 ■ Motors Today................................43-52 ■ Sport.............................................. 53-56


AT A GLANCE... Whalley’s King Conker - page 6


Spider ‘Bob’ startles staff - page 21 MP backs muslim plans - page 7 Steadplan launch - page 28 ,


INFORMATION


Duty ciicmist:Heyes Chemist, 35 Moor Lane, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Poiicc: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Eiectricily: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0845 462200. Counciis: 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 Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidslinc: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Kibble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Kibble 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. Kibble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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IGISBURN C B m m 'M , CHATBURN Little monsters take over restaurant


LITTLE monsters had a devil of a time when a local restaurant held a special Hallowe’en party. But face painting and a pumpkin


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WEEKEND WEATHER: IT will be a cloudy weekend with some drizzle and temperatures of around 12“C.


SUNRISE: 7-24 a.m. SUNSET: 4-20 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 3-50 p.m.


competition were just part of the fun at La Locanda at Gisbum. The Italian restaurant was celebrating its newly extended kitchen with a special tast­ ing night. “It was a great success and all the


children had made a real effort to dress up and made some really special pump­


• A STRAY dog which turned up on a doorstep in Bolton-by-Bowland might have been startled by fire­ works. The small Yorkshire terrier-type dog w ^ wearing a tartan jacket when


kin lanterns,” said patron Cinzia Boc- chi who runs the restaurant with her husband and head chef Maurizio. Win­ ner of the pumpkin competition was nine-year-old Ella Wolfenden, of Rim- ington. Pictured, left to right: back row: Lois


Walne, Freya Humberston and Jack Wolfenden; front row; Ella Wolfenden (best carved pumpkin winner), Ellie Humberston, Jasmine Walne, Claudia Humberston and Lucy Bridge (s)


it was found in the village on Friday night. Now the people who took it in after it appeared on their doorstep would like to see it returned to its rightful owner. If that is you, please ring 01200 447619.


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High-pitched buzz to deter unruly youths


by Faiza Afzaal


THE la te s t weapon in the war against anti-social behaviour has been unveiled


by Clitheroe Police. A high-frequency buzzing device, known as


a “Mosquito” unit, will be used to disperse gangs of unruly young people from hanging around shops and residential areas in the Kib­ ble Valley. The small box device, fixed to an outside


wall by officers, emits a pulsing 85-decibel fre­ quency th a t can be heard by most people younger than 21 and almost no one older than 30. It is designed to irritate young trouble­ makers so that after a few minutes it becomes intolerable and they are forced to move.PC


■ Peter Wareing, crime prevention officer for Clitheroe Police, believes the high-tech device will prove successful in clamping down on anti-social behaviour in the borough. He said: “We often receive complaints from


residents who are fed-up by large groups of young people who hang around on street cor­ ners. “The Mosquito gadgets cost £500 each and


are protected by a cage. Clitheroe Police has bought three in partnership with Kibble Val­ ley Borough Council’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. “One will be used in Longridge and the


other two will be rotated around key areas throughout the borough, which have been plagued by youths hanging around smoking, drinking and generally causing trouble.” Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)


welcomed the initiative, but is stressing that people must not think of it as an “anti-teenag­ er” device. He said: “We do get this problem of youths


gathering, certainly outside shops. Luckily, there are no major problems in Clitheroe, however the device is there should any com­ plaints arise. “We are trying to reassure members of the


public and make them feel comfortable when they go into shops. The equipment will only be used in targeted areas where there are prob­ lems and not for indiscriminate use.” The Mosquito unit will undoubtedly


attract criticism. One of the first to hear it was 17-year-old Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Catherine Singleton, on work experience with the Advertiser and Times. She says the move is not helping to remove the problem of bored youngsters out on the streets, but is simply shifting it. “Although the annoying buzzing sound will


Pc Peter Wareing a t Clitheroe Police launches the new 'Mosquito'. S261006/4


Dawn Roberts, who spends most of her time patrolling the streets of the town, said: “Peo­ ple feel intimated by large groups of people standing outside their homes. “Since the launch of the town’s skatepark,


there hasn’t been a major problem, but when the skatepark shuts during the winter months there will be a high volume of youngsters coming back to Clitheroe.” Meanwhile, Mr John Barber, quality of life officer for Kibble Valley Borough Council has


help to disperse gangs for the time being, it is not a long-term solution to keeping youths off the streets of Clitheroe. “ “The police and the council should may be


think about providing more indoor facilities for youngsters to spend their time in safe and comfortable surroundings.” PC Wareing added that the Mosquito unit


is fitted outside commercial premises, but can be loaned to residents for a relatively short period of time who are fed-up of noise nui­ sance and damage by large groups of young people congregating outside their homes. The device will be set on a timer to come on when problems are most likely to occur.


Cat is found


LATE on bonfire night a woman in the Low Moor area found a frightened little ginger cat in her garage. She called the Advertiser and Times in the hope that some­ one will be searching for it and want to be reunited with it. The friendly cat is ginger


with a white tummy and looks less than a year old. The woman loves cats and


has given i t a warm bed and some food for a few nights, however, she has two cats of her own so cannot keep it for much longer. So if you recognise this as


your lost cat please call her on 01200424149.


Pendle Club results


SOLO whist winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs J. Thornton, B. Wood.


Bridge winners at the Pendle


Club were: Mrs Doreen Marston, Mr Brian Holden, Mrs Muriel Wilson, Mr Har­ vey Jackson. Domino winners were: Mrs


every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is held


F. Cooke, R. Barker, W. Cooke, M. Berry, joint 5th, Mrs S. Barker and Mrs J. Sagan New members welcome


every Tuesday at 7-30 p.m'. and line dancing every Thurs­ day at 1-30 p.m.


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Sienna is our bonny


baby star JUST 25 votes separat­ ed the winner of this year’s Bonny Baby competition from the second-placed. Sienna Skye Morri­


son, pictured above, takes this year’s title and trophy. In second place was


eight-month^ld Charlie Colley and third was two-year-old Jasmine Eccleston. Thank you to all


those who entered, our readers for their votes and to the sponsors, ABC Portraits and Woolworths.


THE efforts of scores of young­ sters went up in smoke at the top of Clitheroe’s bonfire! Three schools took part in this


year’s guy competition with the winning entry, taking the £100 prize, from Brookside Primary School. I t depicted a traditional


“Keeper of the Castle,” complete with keys, shield, sword and armour. Second place went to the chil­


dren from Chatburn CE Primary School with their version of Oliver Cromwell and third to Pendle Pri­ mary School.


The judge was Clitheroe Adver­


tiser and Times editor 'Vivien Meath and the annual contest was organised by Clitheroe Round Table. Unfortunately, half-term coin­


cided with this year’s guy-making, hence fewer entries than usual.


Young farmers in early-morning car smash


FI'VE young farmers travelling home from Skipton were involved in a car crash on the A59 in the early hours of Saturday morning. Matthew Duckworth, of Paa


Farm, Paythorne, was driving home from a Young Farmers’ Club event in his Renault Clio car with four friends when it left the A59 mounting the grass verge and crashing into a fence before rolling over. The accident happened just past


“Dick Turpin’s layby” at the brow of the hill before the turn-off to Horton-in-Craven at 1-48 a.m. All five were taken to Airedale


General Hospital, Steeton, with Mr Duckworth detained overnight. Two other Ribble Valley young


people, Emily Asquith, of Eng­ land’s Head Farm, Paythorne, along with a friend who was visit­ ing from Manchester, and Thomas Moorhouse, of Horton-in-Craven,


were treated for minor injuries and then released. The fourth passenger, Danny


Porter, of Halton West, was taken to intensive care with his injuries, but is now recovering on a hospital ward. Two fire engines from


Barnoldswick went to the scene with officers having to use cutting equipment. Police are continuing with their investigations into the accident.


Illable In stockiS


PICTURED are the three guys on Saturday morn­ ing, with Mrs Meath and


Round Tabicrs prior to the


evening’s bonfire (A04106/2a)


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Castle proves a spectacular backdrop for town’s bonfire


by Julie Magee


AROUND 6,000 Ribble Valley- residents enjoyed a spectacular family bonfire and fireworks dis­ p la y a t Clitheroe C a s t le ’s groimds on Saturday. The annual event, which was


sponsored by Castle Cement and blessed by fine weather, attracted large crowds and raised approxi­ mately £7,500. This will be shared between the


East Lancashire Hospice and the new fund for the restoration of the steps, ramparts and keep of Clitheroe Castle. Organised by the Rotary Club of


Ribblesdale in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Clitheroe, the Rotary Club of Pendle 'View, Clitheroe Lions and Clitheroe Round Table, the bonfire was lit by


Matthew Young (eight), son of Gary Young, the operations manag­ er at Castle Cement. His brother Joseph (six), later pressed the but­ ton to launch the first rocket of the fireworks display, provided by Mil­ lennium Pyrotechnics. President of the Rotary Club of


Ribblesdale Edwin Gretton said: “The thing that really made the event was the weather. Everything went extraordinarily well, but we’ve learnt a lot of lessons over the years. We’re now just keeping our fingers crossed for next year and hoping we’re blessed by the same good weather.” Mr Gretton added that the St


John Ambulance volunteers had a very quiet night, while the local police presence proved an impressive deterrent. “We’ve had young people who have misbehaved in previous years,


but they behaved this year due to the unobtrusive police approach. We must express special thanks to Clitheroe police who had a wonder­ ful calming effect on the few hot heads who wanted to stir things up.” Refreshments sold on the night


proved extremely popular particu­ larly the large hog roasts, while the field was awash with children wear­ ing fluorescent bands and playing with illuminated toys. “The event is part of Clitheroe’s


social calendar. People like fun nights out and this is one of the greatest fun nights out of the year. We want to give people an enjoyable and safe event. If we raise money in the process that’s even better,” Mr Gretton added. Meanwhile, a contingency of 20


volunteers rallied round to clear the field in the morning of debris and rubbish left in less than an hour.


Children’s efforts go up in smoke!


TOP right; Gary Young and son Matthew lighting the bonfire; top left: Tony Woodend with Emma Pearle, Gary Wells, and Olivia and Elisc Counter. Bottom Pic: Hadley Hartherm,


Ollie Mashiter, Aiden Thomas, Donovan Binks, Greg Jones and Danny Beattie (T051106/1) Picture montage by ANTHONY BRAITHWAITE


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