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..A Perfect place for a racecourse


PLANS are going ahead for a multi-mil­ lion pound racecourse in E a s t L an ­


cashire. The site, between Hyndbum and the Kib­


ble Valley, is considered ideal for the purpose and well situated for motorway access and main road links serving the county. For the equestrian world, it is excellent


news and for one Gisburn stud, the timing could not be better. End House Stud has become home to Redoubtable (USA), pictured right, for his


first season at public stud. Miss Trudy Goulding, manager, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome such a well known quality horse as Redoubtable. “The search to replace our beloved Hon-


eybrook Siren has been a long arduous task and proved almost fruitless until, through what could only be described as fate. Redoubtable found us! “We believe he is the perfect sire for top-.


class rachbrses, point-tp-pointers and polo ponies due to his superb temperament.” Redoubtable, by Grey Dawn II but of


Seattle Rockette (Seattle Slew) has fantas­ tic breeding, a remarkable racing history and beautiful confirmation. His champion bloodlines link him to some


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Desperate farmers in protest


INCENSED leaders of the National Farmers Union (NFU) protested at the Carlisle offices of the new Rural Pay­ ments Agency about long-overdue farm subsidy payments. Leaders of the NFU in the North


West are demanding the immediate introduction of a system of part-pay­ ments for farmers still waiting for the new Single Farm Payment, in a desper­ ate bid to help farmers facing bank­


ruptcy. When the Single Farm Payment sys­


tem was introduced by the Govern­ ment, English farmers were assured they would not suffer in any way. According to NFU North West's


Regional Management Board Chair­ man, Peter Allen, the direct opposite has actually happened - English farm­ ers are the only people suffering because the Government adopted the most complicated system of assessing and delivering the payments. "It's the Government who should be


shouldering the blame, not just the RPA," said Mr Allen. "Farmers listened to Government in good faith and were assured that they could deliver. Farm­ ers approached the new system posi­


tively and did everything that was asked of them. So why is it that farm­ ers are the only ones suffering financial­ ly?" Having reached the end of their teth­


ers, North West NFU delegates trav­ elled to the RPA's offices in Carlisle to deliver a strongly worded letter of com­ plaint calling for immediate Govern­ ment action. They want the letter to be sent directly to the RPA Chief Execu­ tive, Mark Addison. According to the latest figures (April


4th), 57,798 claims for the Single Farm Payment have been validated by the RPA, b u t only 35,944 of those have been paid and a further 62,202 claims are still to be validated. Mr Allen, added: "Make no mistake,


this situation is dire. North West farm­ ers, especially those in the hills and those who are tenants, are suffering real financial hardship because of the RPA's mess. Their businesses are under threat


and they're on the back foot when com­ peting writh Europe, neither of which is due to any fault of their own. "We want action and we want it


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of the top racehorses of all time. He is probably one of the oldest winning stallions to come out of training at 14 years


young and still sound. His timeform in 1994 was 115. He won 22 races, placed 38 times and in total ran 188 races. He has won over five, six, seven, seven-


and-a-half furlongs and a mile and won over five furlongs at the age of 14. In the United Arab Emirates he won two


races and placed three times. His major suc­ cesses include the Winalot National Stakes at Sandown Park and Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot Group 3 over five furlongs. Redoubtable was also once the lead horse


for Lammtarra, the 1995 Derby, King George and Arc de'Triomphe winner. His total career winnings are £149,956. Miss Goulding adds: “Redoubtable is a


high-class sprinter, a winner, by a winner, out of a winner!” Inquiries to End House Stud: tel. 01200


445426.


• AN outdoor charity event could see scores of people converging on Gisburn Forest. ; Pendle Forest Ofien-


te.crs; have organised various courses on Sun­ day,; June. 4th‘,l with routes- suitable for beginners to the more experienced;. There is.no charge for


entry, but donations will go towards = the new Slaidburn Village Hali building fund. : Entry.is on the day


only and registration starts at;10-30 a.m. to noon, with courses clos­ ing at 2-30 p.m. - Homemade: refresh­


ments will be available inside Stephen Park. Contact Paul ;Wi-


Imdre, on 01772 780212 or Jim Mitchell, tel. 01422 881724 for details On June 4th, Dale


Head’s wind turbine will be newly commissioned and available for viewing among the spring flow­ ers in the church grounds. There will be a churchyard walk at 3 p.m.


Rare breed pigs have a bright future in Valley


by Susan Sumner


A H ERD of ra re breed British Saddleback pigs are the star attraction a t a Ribble Valley farm. When Edward Thornber’s


pedigree pig, Katie, is ready to give birth, he warns his mother, Elizabeth: “You’d better bake, mother, the pigs are due,” as there is always a huge influx of visitors wanting to see the new-boms. Pigs, particularly of the rare


breed variety, are not a common sight in our area. Katie, pedigree name Victoria


Lottie, has recently produced her third litter since coming to the Sawley farm some 18 months ago. Pigs are prolific breeders, able to farrow five times in tv/o years. The gestation period is three months, three weeks, three days, and as Katie has always given birth to the day, it is easy to plan ahead! The 10 youngsters are three


boars and seven gilts. Edward (21), a qualified joiner,


fell in love with the rare breed when visiting the Great Yorkshire Show. He approached the pig breeder and after buying his first sow, started his Pendle herd of British Saddlebacks at the family farm. British Saddlebacks are the


result of the amalgamation of two similar breeds, the Essex and


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Wessex Saddlebacks, and were founded in 1967. They are noted for their mothering qualities, which is certainly true of Katie. Each day, the pigs have a run


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tened up to 100 kilos and sold to a butcher in Chatburn who spe­ cialises in locally produced, tradi­ tionally-bred pork. Three gilts from a previous lit­


ter went to Doncaster where they are set to be a crowdpuller in a farm shop paddock. Another three were taken to Clitheroe Auction Mart’s first pig sale. Edward’s hobby has become


something of a passion for him. It is people like him who are helping save the rare breeds from extinc­ tion and British Saddlebacks are among those varieties classed as at risk. Looking ahead, Edward plans to increase his herd. Who knows, he may have a future champion on his hands.


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