Clithqroe422324:(Editorlal),'422323 (Advertising),Burnley 422331 (Classified) ’ ' 18 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, May 11 th, 2006 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) what’s on in the — Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Ciitheroe BB72EW Editoriai e-mail: vivien.meath@eastlaricsnews.co.uk Appointments: we


always do our best THERE has been some correspon­ dence recently concerning local health services, and in particular, concerns raised about access to GP services at Clitheroe Health Centre. The most recent letter suggested


that patients are unable to make an advance appointment a t Clitheroe Health Centre. Most people are aware that there are


actually two independent GP prac­ tices based at Clitheroe Health Centre, each having its own appointment sys­ tem. Over three years ago, practices


across the country were encouraged by the Government to adopt more of a “same day” service, generally ensuring that patients could see a doctor within 48 hours. Both The Castle Medical Group


and Pendleside Medical Practice were early adopters of this revolutionary system, which by and large removed the long waiting times th a t had become a problem in some areas. We now find that the majority of


patients want to book an appointment on the same day that they are ill. Both practices have undertaken


patient surveys in recent years, and the overall satisfaction with the new system is extremely high - well over 90% of patients surveyed are happy with the current system. Patients of both practices, however,


are able to book ahead if they don’t wish to be seen on the day. The challenge for practices is to have


a reasonable mix of “same day” and advance bookings - typically one third of appointments each day can be pre­ booked, and often available at times of the day that may suit people who work, or for children at school i.e. early morning or late afternoon. We also need to take a flexible


approach to whatever system we adopt, so that we can accommodate the needs of most people. Unfortunately, we will never be able


to guarantee an appointment on the exact day or time, or with the doctor of choice, on all occasions. We are anxious tha t we do not go


back to the problems tha t we had before we introduced the new system, with long waiting times for routine appointments and vast amounts of surgery time lost due to people failing to attend, sometimes because they for­ got or just got better! We would very much encourage peo­


ple when they telephone the practices to explain their circumstances - if patients are unable to come to the sur­ gery on the day, the receptionists will do their utmost to make a suitable advance appointment for patients.


THE DOCTORS, Clitheroe Health Centre


Same gang causing


all the trouble? HAVING read the letter from the res­ ident in Highfield Road, Clitheroe, in the April 27th edition of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, I feel nothing but sympathy and understanding. As residents in the Primrose Ward I


can appreciate what it is like, as we too are the constant victims of vehicle damage and noise.


ST George's flags fly from shops in Castle Street (A210206/5b)


this anti-English Government the better. BERT HARDWICK,


Queensway, Waddinglon


What do we receive


from French twin? I WAS interested in the article and picture in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times about the “French Con­ nection as Good as Ever”. May I ask, through your publica­


tion, of “those” responsible for this French Connection just what value the town of Clitheroe gets and who of our residents benefit? I was holidaying in the South of


France a couple of years ago and decided to make a visit to Rivesaltes and was quite dismayed not to see any sign of the “Clitheroe Connec­ tion” there. When I went into the Tourist


Great to see pride in St George’s flag


IT was with great delight that one witnessed the pride that loads of peo­ ple in Clitheroe showed by flying the flag of St George this last week or so. It appears that we in Clitheroe are


the last bastion of pride in Lan­ cashire of being Eiiglish arid cele­ brating our national hero St George, well done to all those who participat­ ed and organised the mounting of flags along our streets. There were of course those people


who are ashamed of being proud of being English and did not fly the


who are running riot with no regard for anyone else, but in entertaining them­ selves by being noisy, violent drunks causing damage as they pass by just for something to do. The article from the Mayor in the


flag, let us hope that they do so when the World Cup comes along. May I ask where were the flags on


the following places, RVBC offices, RVBC council chambers, Clitheroe Town Hall, Clitheroe Library, churches and loads of shops and busi­ nesses? Are you all ashamed of being Eng­


lish?


RON LOEBELL - English and proud of it Edisford Road, Clitheroe


We too are fed up with the minority Good for Britain? I


same edition expressed concern over the bridge between Henthorn Park and Victoria Street and the park being used as an “escape” route for the van­ dals. We would all appreciate a securi­ ty cainera installed, which might deter vandals. We have had signs erected in the


field Road, enough is enough and the only way to help alleviate the problem is to contact the police immediately and video any antisocial behaviour. Has anybody considered the possi­


Primrose area s ta tin g th a t i t is a “High Visibility Police Patrol Area”, and the Primrose Ward is now an “alcohol free zone”, but still the noise and damage continues. I agree with the resident of High­


bility that it is the same minority com­ muting between home and the park causing havoc on the way, making Henthorn and Highfield Road both ends of the problem? Are all reported incidents logged


and does anybody refer back to them checking for similarities and patterns? Maybe the costly CCTV cameras in Clitheroe should be watching people as well as vehicles.


A. PRITCHARD, Victoria Street, Clitheroe •


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do not think so HOW can Prime Minister Blair have th e brass neck to ta lk of “full employment” when jobless claims have now risen for 13 of the last 14 months to 1,566 million? Figures also reveal 135,000


entrants from EU accession states signed up for work here last year. How could this pathetic Labour


Government have got i t so wrong when they said we should only expect 10,000 to 12,000 in the first year. Add to the above figure the 1.2


million (official figures which can probably be doubled) migrants who have come to Britain (mainly Eng­ land) from outside the EU since this Labour Government came to power and I am tempted to ask these May- fair socialists “just what is your real agerida on immigration?” I t does remind me of the excuses


slave owners gave: “If we didri’t have the slaves who would do the job?” Now it is “If we didn’t have the


immigrants who else would vote for us and keep us in the luxury lifestyle we have become accustomed to?” Anyone want to buy Labour HQ?


I t is up for sale for around £6m. They are having to sell it to stave


off bankruptcy. Labour good for the country?


Don’t make me laugh. The quicker we rid ourselves of-


Office, no one had even heard of Clitheroe, had any idea of where it was or what place Rivesaltes was twinned with. I do feel that since Rotary Interna­


tional, Castle Cement and Riverside Crane Hire have devoted their servic­ es and materials that it would be nice to see an across the board cultural exchange and a visible effort to involve as many groups as possible - social, voluntary, etc - in mutual dia­ logue between the two towns.


MARIAN RHODES,


Montague Slreel, Clitheroe


WW2 relic comes


to light by accident IT was by accident th a t a deeply lodged relic of World War Two came to light when our “Colonel M.J.” underwent an X-ray following a motoring shunt not long ago, here in Clitheroe. “It was at the height of the action


when my tank was hit by a shell,” the Colonel said. “All hell broke loose inside and stuff flew about like shrap­ nel.” “I suppose it ricocheted and did


you harm?”, a friend asked him. “You’re darn right it ricocheted, or


I wouldn’t be here talking to you,” drawled the Colonel. “The periscope smashed and fragments of broken glass wapped at me like a blast of buckshot. I t was taken out later in hospital... but not all of it, it seems.” Colonel M.J. served in the Royal


Tank Regiment, distinguished’in the main thrust action at Monte Cassino.


JOSEPH MARIAN PAWLICKI, Langshaw Drive, Clitheroe


Consider our poor


Low Moor bus men I HAVE lived here close on three years now and found the Clitheroe people helpful and considerate. Could we extend our consideration


to the “Travel For All” Low Moor bus drivers? Several times each day they have


to weave an often difficult route round cars and vans which could be more thoughtfully parked. . We aren’t always lucky enough to


have a drive on which to park, but if we have, th a t’s the place to put the car(s). We do value the bus service we have, so do let’s keep it!


P. COLMAN, Kemple View, Clitheroe


No wonder people


are leaving town WE the people of Clitheroe have seen over the last years an increase in the following areas of crime: drunkenness, drugs use, racist abuse, vandalism of cars and property, thuggery. On top of this there is a lack of


pride in keeping Clitheroe tidy. Roads are now disintegrating fast


as is also the same with footpaths, add also the mess of chewing gum, dog filth, horse droppings and the petty persecution of car owners try­ ing to park in their own town and we have a case for being the town that is now becoming the pits of Lan­ cashire to live in. I t is no wonder th a t people are


now reluctant to move into Clitheroe and more and more are looking at moving away from the place. ■ It is about time that the excessive­ ly high rates we pay were ploughed back into this town to improve it.


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED Why bother with a


law that is ignored? NOT only do we who walk along Bawdlands have to put up with boy racers, bu t the omnipresent one hand on wheel, one hand on tele­ phone brigade. On a Monday at 4-48 p.m., I saw


a lady in a black car whose registra­ tion I noted down, with one hand using a phone and the other being used to place a cigarette in her mouth. She ju s t had time to tu rn the


wheel as she went over the railway bridge and on into town. Why did Parliament bother wast­


ing time enacting legislation which is so clearly being ignored by public and police?


J. S. KENT, Fairfield Close, Clitheroe


Border Regiment


annual reunion I WRITE regarding th e annual reunion of the 1st Battalion Border Regiment. This year we are mounting a sus­


tained effort to locate previously serving members for the reunion tomorrow, as age is obviously reduc­ ing the numbers each year. Many were recruited from this


area and of course people have migrated since leaving the Army. The informal dinner/dance will be


held at The Shepherd’s Inn, Carlisle, and tickets cost £15. While we realise there is little time


left, tickets can be obtained from John Mallinson on 01228 520877 or at 7 Empire Road, Carlisle, Cum­ berland, CA2 SPA.


JOHN LITTLE, Oxlon, Wirral ,


, ■ Whatever you want..


COBBLED CORNER


BISTRO CHIPPING


Saturday 13th May -5 course dinner


£19.95 Coming soon


Wednesday 14th June 4 course supper £19.95


Clitheroe and District Scout Council ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in


The Ribble Valley Council Chamber Church Street, Clitheroe


WFUNESnAY 17th MAY at 8.30pm CLITHEROE


HOLDEN CHAPEL


Sunday School Anniversary


Sunday May 14th at 1.30 p.m and


7.00 p.m. Lead by Mr. James Bovenizer


C L IT H E R O E TOW N C O U N C IL TO ALL ELECTORS OF CLITHEROE


a n nual t o w n m e e t in g 2006 You are invited to take part It will be held at:-


THE TOWN HALL


9 CHURCH STREET CLITHEROE


On T H U R S D A Y 18 M A Y , 2006 A T 7.00PM Under the Chainnanship of


COUNCILLOR ALLAN KNOX (TOWN MAYOR)


The Town Meeting may by law discuss all town affaire and pass resolutions about them.


The Agenda for the Meeting is as follows:-


1. Wclcome/Introduction 2. Minutes of the last meeting held on the 19 May, 2005


3. Traffic Issues in Clitheroe 4. The future of the Town Market


5. The Redevelopment o f the Castle 6 Question Time - an opportunity for members of the poblic to hav their say on how the Town Coimcil is perfoiming and on mnnere


alTccting life in Clitheroe._________ _ . ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CLUB


: ' live on stage in the Function Room


RIP IT UP Swan & Royal Hotel


+ '2


4. Save money on fuel by selling closer to borne-less 2 travelling, you should do well, we get most visitors tiisll


if STALLS WITH NUMBERS FREE Enq: 07931 427627 .weVegot it. * * ★ * * ★ * • * * ★ * * * * * * ★ ★ * ★ ★ * * * * Every Sunday


Fields AND En-THANCE NEXT TO MCDONALDS ON A59 * Arrive 7 a.m.-Just lum up-it’s a big fl0ld


* GIANT CAR BOOT SALE * * *


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First 40 staus free ■ stalls there after - ail cabs £4 ^ All YAMS FROM £6


No COPY GOODS TO BE SOLO ON THIS SITE. ALL CHARITY CAR BOOT ^ ir


* Gel some ol the best bargains here every Sunday ' *


Evolution Exposed


Is there really scientific evidence that life was created rather than evolved?


Scientist, John Mackay, will speak at


The King’s Centre, Millthorne Avenue, Clitheroe


Tuesday 16th May at 7.30pm


£££ WE ARE BACK DUE TO MASSIVE PUBLIC ANTICIPATION £££


GISBURN MARKET & CAR BOOT SALES


Situated Top ot Sawley Brow, A59. OPEN FOR THE SUMMER


|1HIS SUNDAY 14th MAY AND VERY SUNDAYj


All the usual attractions on site to include bargains galore, old and new, kiddies castles, slides,


pony rides, on site toilets, catering, water, electric.


Fun family day out, massive field with car parking for thou­ sands.


SELL FOR FREE. ALL STALLS FREE


Table for Hire, 8ft tables £3 per day. Market Butcher on site. Starting as we mean to go on.


Hotline Numbers 077118 33543 or 07850 241842


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Kibble Valley compiled by Marcia Morris


' All entries for inclusion in these coluinns .should be on a listings romi, available ? from Main Reception, Ribbic Valley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clitheroe, ' (01200 425111) and handed in by the lOtli of the month prior to the event


Ribble Valley Visually Impaired


Group meets every Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club. Tel, 01200 426822. Pendle Club, Lowergate, sequence dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at


i k


A SHOWCASE of the best in contemporary craft and design from the north of the UK has been launched at the Platform Gallery and will run until June 10th. The exhibition, entitled


“North of Watford”, celebrates the wealth of up-and-coming designers in Lancashire and the north of the UK, with an empha­


EVENTS - MAY 12TH TO MAY 18TH 14th - Ribble Film Club - “Good


7-30 p.m. St Wilfrid’s Hall, Rlbchesten Line­


dancing Mondays at 7-30 p.m., Junior and senior RATS Wednesday and Thursday at 7-30 p.m., Ju Jitsu FViday at 7 p.m.. Brownies, Cubs and Scouts with church groups also meet in the hall. Tel. 01254878473. 12th - Stepping Out “Friday Leg


Stretchers”. Meet Edisford car park at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 13th - Clitheroe Castle Museum.


Find days. Dot Bruns. 1-15 to 4 p.m. 13th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ As^ia-


tion, meet Chester Avenue car park, 9- 30 a.m. for Winster Valley. Evelyn Gorst on Q1200 426956. 13th - Slaidbum Village Hall, Irish


music on the move. Matt Walklate on 01618810071. 13th - West Bradford Village Hall,


cheese and wine. Tel. 01200 422097. 13th - Swan and Royal Hotel,


Clitheroe Rock ’n’ Roll Club, “Rip it Up”. Tel. 01200 443480.


Night and Good Luck” in St Mary’s Centre, Church Street, at 7-30 p.m. Ribble Film Club meets on the second Monday of the month. New Inn, Par­ son Lane, at 7-30 p.m. 14 th-Alston Hall, Longridge, pres­


ents “Fish and Chips and Fine Romance” with Gordon Bartley. Inquiries, tel. 01772 784661. 14th - Christian Aid Week. House-


to-house collections. Return uncollect­ ed envelopes to any local church. 1,5th - Stepping Out “Monday Go


for It Walks”, meet Spring Wood car park 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 15th - Langho Methodist Church,


Young Women’s Circle. Speaker on reflexology. Inquiries, tel. Sarah Mowe 01254680548. 15th - Langho Methodist Church,


Ladies’ Community Friendship Circle. Crime Prevention Awareness. Tel. 01254823531. 15th - Knowle Green Village Hall,


whist and dominoes and line dancing. Tel. 01254 878447. IGth - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associa­


tion, Chester Avenue car park 10 a.m. for Nicky Nook from Scorton.Tel. Jimmy Walters on 01772 794993.


sis on beautiful objects for the domestic interior. The exhibition features fantastic furniture, illu­ minating lighting, sumptuous textiles, and gorgeous glass. Platform Gallery co-ordinator,


Grace Whowell, says: “There is so much talent in our region, so this is a great opportunity to cel­ ebrate the wealth of creativity in the north and show work that


17th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associa­


tion, meet at Hurst Green start point at 7p.m. Inquiries, tel. James Jolly on 07970073356. 17th - Pendle Club open meeting.


Annie Birtwell on rehab work with orang-utans in Borneo. Tel. 01282 773805. jenny.saville@tiscali.co.uk. 17th - West Bradford Village Hall,


whist and domino drive. Inquiries, tel. 01200 422097. 17th - Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho,


lunch and fashion show. Inquiries, tel. Doreen Taylor on 01254 813520. 17th - Knowle Green Village Hall, sequence dancing. Inquiries, tel. 01254


878447. 18th - Clitheroe Mountaineering


Club meeting in “Nordic Ski-ing” by Stephen Johns 18th - Clitheroe Cricket Club. “Nordic Sking in Norway” .Tel 01200


427044. 18th - Cafe Caprice, Bloodaxe Poets


at 7-30 p.m. tel. 01200 444242. 18th - Knowle Green Village Hall,


lunchconcert featuring Sarah Beth Briggs on piano. To book tel. 01254 826948.


excels in quality and innova­ tion”. The exhibition includes 16


artists from the region, including work by Preston-based artist Bemie Blackburn, who creates one-off pieces of furniture inspired by architectural steel­ work and engineering compo­ nents. Clitheroe based company Lightworks will also be exhibit­


19th - Stepping Out


“Friday Leg Stretchers”, meet at Platform Gallery at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 19th - Samlesbury Hall,


ghost tour and stories with Simon Entwistle, 11 p.m.Tel. 01254812229. 20th - Ribble Valley


Town Hall, Christian Aid coffee morning. Traidcraft and bring-and-buy. 21st - Clitheroe Ram­


blers’ Association, meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Hawes. Tel. Allan Richards 01200 422865. 21st - Ribble Valley


Film Club “Grizzly Man” in St Mary's Centre, Church Street, at 7-30 p.m. The club meets on the second Monday of the


ing beautiful stained glass panels that can be used fre^tanding or incorporated into windows and


doors. There will be rugs by Andrew


Warburton, quirky lights made from ’60s teacups by Victoria Robinson and serene ceramics by Hanne Mannheimer. All are for sale or available to


commission. E V E N T S - m a y 19TH TO MAY 25TH


month in the New Inn, Parson Lane, at 7-30 p.m. 21st - Browsholme


Hall. Garden plant craft fair. Many events, wood­ land walks, nature trails and gardeners’ question time. Tel. 01200 423322. 21st - Alston Hall, Lon-


gridge. “From Madrigal to Musical” with Serena- ta. Tel. 01772 784661. 21st - Clitheroe Moun­


taineering Club meeting at Grasmere, leaving RVBC car park. Nick Millward, 01200 441346. 21st - Knowle Green


Village Hall, model rail­ way exhibition. Tel. 01254 878447. 22nd - Stepping Out


“Monday Go for it Walks”. Meet at Maries Wood car park a t 1-30


p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 23rd - Clitheroe Ram­


blers’ Association, meet Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Salesbury. Leader P a tr ick Gavin 01254249500. 23rd - Knowle Green


Village Hall, line-dancing. Tel. 01254878447. 24th - Clitheroe Ram­


blers’ Association, meet Barrow, 7 p.m. Marion Strahan 01254 822447. 24th - Knowle Green


Village Hall, sequence dancing. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 25th - Knowle Green


Village Hall, lunch con­ cert with K i t t Garner (trumpet) and Nigel Spooner (piano). Concert at midday. Bookings, 01254 826948.


■ Further details of some of the above events can be found in the advertisements in Weekend Plus. A booking service for theatres and events throughout the region is available a t the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 4255G6.


Pendle Leisure Trust - 012.82.6612.34 ■


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Gardeners & Bargains Hunters CAR BOOT and


GARDEN MARKET


Anything to do with gardens may be sold


(Plants, Garden Sundries, Furniture, Equipment - New or Second-hand) Separate Area for the Usual Car Boot Sale


King Street Car Park, Queen’s Lancashire Way


Free Parking and Entrance


Sellers; £10.00 per Car Space, Big Vans £20.00; Tiim up from 7a.m.


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O S T ' l S S 3 3 4 4 S Box office open Mon - Sac'11am-7pm • Sun 1-7pm


FILMS FROM FRI 12th MAY 2006 FOR 7 DAYS M;l:lll (12A) * 2hrs 25mins


Daily 1.00 2.00 4.00 5.00 7.00 8.00, Sat Mom 11 am -S a t Late 10pm


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SILENT HILL (15) 2hrs 30mins Daily 1.45 4.40 7.30. Sat Late 10.20nm


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Sat Morn 11am - sat Late 10.35pm CONFEHI (15) * 2hlS


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Daily 1.30 3.50 6.00. Sat Mom 11.10am


Saturday's IStlte Oscar show 13th May NARNIA (PG) 2hrs 35 mins


The fun and games start at 11am


SCARY MOVIE 4 (15) Ih r SSmIns Niohtly 8.30pm. Sat Late lO.SOom 16 BLOCKS (12A) 2hlS


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