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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 10th, 2006 21 Letters to the Editor Write to: The Editor, Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW Editorial e-mail:
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eastlancsnews.co.uk Cat lovers have had
it their way too long! I READ with more than a passing interest the injured tones of your report about a recent spate of cat shootings on the Highmoor Park estate in your edition of July 27th. . %u state the views of cat lovers, the
RSPCA and the police, so may I express here ah alternative view, the view of a garden lover. I have little sympathy for Mr Pear
son whose cat was shot by someone in possession of . an air gun. He admits openly that his cat is free to roam and can cause annoyance (as he puts it). I think it is outrageous that a neigh bour’s cat should be at liberty to defe cate in my garden, and to make a habit of it in some cases. I and many others like me take great pleasure and pride in maintaining our gardens to a high standard, and we are heartily sick and tired of our good work being ruined by this kind of nuisance. I know from bit ter experience that once an untrained cat has found a spot where it likes to relieve itself, nothing will deter it. The law says it is a criminal offence
to allow a dog to foul a pavement, yet a neighbour’s cat is free to defecate in my garden whenever the urge takes it. The law is an ass, and it is high time it was changed. The RSPCA is concerned about the growing number of cats that are subject to air gun attacks every year, but is it any wonder given that the problem of fouling by cats in this country has reached epidemic propor tions.
These cat lovers have had it all their
way for far too long. It should be entirely their responsibility to ensure that their pet is litter trained. If not, then in my view they must accept the consequences, whether through unlaw ful action or not. Untrained cats in my book are tantamount to vermin, and should not have the protection of the law. J. MARTINDALE, Low Moor, Clitheroc
Dirty dog owners
must be prosecuted IN the last few weeks’ papers there has been plenty of huffing and puffing by so called dog owners on why they should not contribute on keeping our streets clean of dog filth, but they all have one common element and that is they all don’t seem to give a damn about their fellow human beings’ wel fare in the Valley. Miss J. Wilkinson, of Great Har
wood, gave us a long lecture on kennel club rules. I presume she is a dog breeder and therefore has a financial interest in not contributing in any way to keeping the streets clean. She then goes into great depth about
dog law, but fails to mention any that the kennel club or the RSPCA have for prosecuting dirty dog owners. People keep saying we are a nation of animal lovers, well if we are then why do we have the RSPCA? What is the difference between a dog
owner letting his dog foul a neighbour’s garden wall or fence or deposit it on the street and a man who urinates at the same place?
Poet’s praise for Valley landmark
THE following poem enti tled “In Praise of Pendle’’ has been written by Alan R. Mayor, of Whiteacre Lane, Barrow. Mr Mayor, who has written many poems, usual ly metered and rhyming, had another poem entitled “For The Normandy Veter ans 50 Years On” featured in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times back in May 1994. It celebrated the return to French soil of many Normandy Veterans for the 50th anniversary of the allied invasion of occu pied France.
In Praise Of Pendle
Upon old England’s Hills of Hills,
Where west winds rise to meet on high.
Where freedom’s peace the wild heart stills.
And sorrows as the swallows fly,
I stand and lift my vagrant gaze
Above the distant dunnish haze
Unbroken to the sky. Another world ‘tis known to
Please give blood
before your holiday! I WOULD like to remind your readers of the importance of giving blood this summer. The National Blood Service is call
ing for people across the country to “Give Before You Go” on holiday due to a dip in blood donors as nearly 40 million people leave the country for their holidays. Unfortunately I cannot give blood at the moment as I’m about to give birth, but it doesn’t stop me encouraging everyone else to do so! I know it’s not always at the front of
be.
Away from pressure, time and pace;
Here only can my heart be free.
On Pendle’s soothing gentle face;
And here upon her nestling slope,
A haven of ethereal hope, I leave behind the race.
Within the realms of her domain.
Red rose and white, grim foes of old.
Remember yet such direful bane
The answer is that the dog owner expects to get away with it, the man will be arrested, charged and fined and will have his name highlighted in the papers. As for the A. Warrington master
piece on elections on Pendle Hill ward - come on - what chance have I with the likes of Demdike, Device, Chattox, Nutter and the likes waiting in the wings? I am not daft. RON LOEBELL, Edisford Road, Clithcroe
Where there’s dogs,
then there’s costs! I WOULD like to thank Mr Lindsay for his response to my letter regarding the introduction of a local dog licenc ing a:heme. I must say, however, that I find his
arguments somewhat fallacious. The introduction of bye-laws regard
ing dog-fouling has given rise to specif ic costs directly related to dog owner ship which at present are being borne by the community as a whole i.e. the establishment of clean-up areas, the provision of dog loos, the installation of receptacles for dog excretia and the Dog Warden Service. It goes without saying that if there were no dogs there would be no costs! As to the financial implications of
irresponsible drinking, invariably these are associated with breaches of the criminal law and I do not think that anyone has objections to contributing to law enforcement. I also feel that,, irrespective of whether Mr Lindsay has offspring, nevertheless he received an education at public expense and as a
As tales of witchcraft still are told;
And Rowland nods her fis sured head.
Remembering deeds of fear ful dread.
The history books still hold.
And yet no finer beauties rest In England’s pure ensweet- ened lap
Than those revered as Pen- dle’s best.
Which proudly fill the trav eller’s map;
Where every town and vil lage name
Enjoys her virtues and her
“quid pro quo” he should not object to funding the education of the current generation. ANDREW J. MOORE, Kenilworth Drive, Clitheroc
Let’s drink to pub’s
delightful garden AS I often walk through town to the council offices and the doctors’ surgery, can I just say what a delightful beer garden has been added to the back of the White Lion Hotel and what a dif ference it has made instead of the old battered garage that has been looking very dangerous for some time now. It is a credit to whoever designed it. H. JACKSON, Clitheroc
Labradoodle is a
little bit pricey! THE other day I came across an advert for a "labradoodle" priced £450! What I can't get my head round; and believe me I'm not alone in this thought, how can anyone justify charg ing such an extortionate amount of money for what is technically a mon grel? They put two separate breeds
together ( hence the name cross breed) and get something not recognised as a pure breed by any canine organisation I know of. Labradors are not the only breed to fall foul of this craze. I think it's disgraceful to ask so much for a mongrel. When I was a young girl we had rescue dogs that were crossbreeds, yes they were faithful and very trust
fame. And shares her velvet map.
She stands supreme, her regal face
Held high so all may see her smile;
In evening shades her noble grace
Enhanced in her esoteric style;
No giant, - yet in hearts that hear
Her call, again will she appear
A mountain for a while.
worthy, as is my current dog. But I cer tainly wouldn't pay that amount for something not a recognised breed. It is a joke and I do think this matter needs some attention. SUZANNE HAMNETT, Cringle Way, Clitheroe
Thanks for helping
heart foundation I AM writing to thank all those in Lancashire who helped to make the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Help a Heart Week 2006 a success. So many people have supported us
by digging deep and donating to our biggest ever UK-wide collection, buy ing a heart ribbon from their local BHF Shop, joining a BHF lifecycle or raising funds their own way, that the charity is well on its way to raising its target of £1.3m. To those people who gave their time
for free - by volunteering to distribute and gather in collection envelopes or helping out with events and other fund-raising activities - we are also
extremely thankful. Your support is invaluable. The money Lancashire has raised during Help a Heart Week in June will
help the BHF continue its life-saving research. With p u r ongoing support, we are
continuing to save and improve the lives of the millions of men, women and children affected by heart dispp,;e. For that, we are very grateful. CAROLE McCartney,
Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager, Lancashire
your mind when you are thinking of taking a holiday, but if you’ve never given blood before, please take just a few minutes out of your busy day to register your details on the register. One donation of blood can save more than one life, and if you’re an existing donor then remember that you can give blood up to three times a year. So please think about registering
today. Donors can ring the National Donor Helpline on 08457 711711 (open 24 hours) or visit
www.blood.co.uk to register their details and find the ven ues and times for their nearest blood donation session. So please, please, please remember to
“Give Before you Go” this year you will help to save lives. DAVINAMcCALL
Help ease worries
of cancer sufferers I AM writing to ask for your readers' support for Macmillan Cancer Sup port's Better Deal Campaign which is asking for free hospital parking and help towards travel costs to hospital for people diagnosed with cancer. I am sure not many people realise
that after being diagnosed with cancer, patients face many extra costs of which travel to and from hospital for their treatment and parkiiig are the highest. I have been diagnosed with cancer
twice and have worked out that I have made around 75 trips to two different hospitals and have travelled 950 miles. The petrol for these trips has cost about £1090. Parking at hospital has also been very expensive. I have spent around £160 but I know other patients who have had to pay much more. You could argue that I should use
hospital transport or public transport. But this hasn't been an option for me. After cancer treatment you feel sick, tired, and can be in pain and the risk of picking up an infection is too high to risk it. Macmillan Cancer Support is asking
the Government for cancer patients to be entitled to free hospital parking and help with travel costs to hospital. Macmillan and cancer patients need your support, so please visit Macmil lan's website which is at
www.macmil-
lan.org.uk/abetterdeal and register your concern by e-mailing your local ME Having cancer is stressful enough without having to worry about finances — please help us cut out these extortionate extra costs now. PHILIP BULL, c/o Alex Drinkall, Communications Officer, Macmillan Cancer Support, 01904 756407
Are you motor mad? Probe into fish deaths Plan for office
A LOCAL motor club is looking for new members in the run-up to the UK’s first National Motor- sport Week this month. As part of the celebrations,
designed to introduce a new audi ence to one of the most vibrant and exciting sports, Clitheroe and District Motor Club hosted a dis play in Clitheroe town centre on Saturday which featured two of the club’s competing cars. Club mem bers were available to talk to mem bers of the public about the club’s activities. “The display was organised to
let the local public know about National Motorsport Week and to show Clitheroe and District Motor Club’s support for this national event,” said Simon Horton. “As a motor cluh, it is important
for us to let the local public know what we are doing and to encour age new people to come along and try it out for themselves. Motor- sport is not just about someone competing in a race, there are countless people behind the scenes who help organise the events and
marshals who ensure the events run smoothly and safely. This is often the easiest way for someone with an interest in motorsport to get involved,” he added. The National Motorsport Week-
initiative runs from Saturday to August 20th. Club meetings take place every
Tuesday at Waddington Social Club at 8-30 p.m. and anyone
interested is invited to attend. For more details on National
Motorsport Week, please visit
www.nationalmotorsportweek.com Pictured are Clitheroe Motor
Club members outside the Castle gates. Front: Heidi and Chris Woodcock with Rachel Leeming, Craig Youngs, John Cressey and Simon Horton. (T060806/10)
More images of firm’s photography
MORE images taken by a former Clitheroe photography firm have come to light. Last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser
and Times’ front page featured an article about Jim and Joan Gilson, an Australian couple who travelled to the Valley to trace the roots of a century-old picture. Their photograph depicting Cas
tle Street in 1887 had been taken by J. Forrest and Son, a photography
firm then located at 3 King Street - now the home of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. This week we were contacted by
Mr Les Martin, of Wesleyan Row, who told us that he too had a pho tograph taken by the same firm. His is a picture of two children, who he believes to be members of his family. On the reverse of the photo graph is more information about J. Forrest and Son and the nature of
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David wins top student award
FORMER St Augustine’s RC High School pupil David Atkinson was one of several Myerscough College students to win rewards for outstanding achievement. David, who lives in Clitheroe, won the
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