Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, October 12th, 2006


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


I Valley Matters......................... 6 and 7 I Village News ........................10 and 11 I Letters .............................................24 I Weekendplus...................... 22 and 23 I Family Notices


............16 and 17


IReadersplus..................................... 14 B Motors Today..........................34 to 45 I Sport ........................................46 to 48


AT A GLANCE...


Valley mourns “Mr Music” - page 15 Rotarians’ Castle cash - page 9


Return my daughter’s bike - page 24 Poetic look at town - page 7


INFORMATION


Duty chemist: Mellor Pharmacy, 28 Carter Fold, Mellon Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas:0800111999. Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Ribble 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. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 4220^. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble 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. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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Traders win the day over parking battle


by Faiza Afzaal


PEOPLE power has won the battle in per­ suading the council to abandon plans for lim­ ited parking on a busy


town centre street. More than 300 con­


cerned traders and resi­ dents turned out in force to a Ribble Valley Lan­ cashire Local meeting last week to express their fears regarding the controver­ sial proposals for Moor Lane, Clitheroe. Highway officials a t Lancashire County Coun­


cil had been exploring pro­ posals to introduce load­ ing bays and disabled parking spaces in the busy street - slashing the num­ ber of parking spaces cur­ rently available by half. The move was designed


to ease traffic congestion and improve access for pedestrians, particularly for people with disabili­ ties. Officials claimed it would also stop heavy goods vehicles and careless motorists from parking on the pavements and save the county council thou­ sands of pounds a month normally spent on repair­ ing damaged footpaths.


The plans, however,


prompted a backlash from angry traders who feared the introduction of the scheme would force cus­ tomers to “boycott” Clitheroe and shop in other market towns where parking is available. The traders also


claimed that cutting park­ ing spaces by almost 50% would force motorists to park on other town centre streets, which are already cluttered with cars all day. After a tidal wave of


opposition, in the form of letters of objections and opinions voiced at a spe­


cial meeting, council offi­ cials confirmed this week that they had decided to abandon proceedings for the time being. Earlier this week. Coun­


ty Coun. Chris Holtom said: “I am very pleased with the hard work that county council officers have done. “However, I think on


the balance we have made the right decision not to proceed at this stage. We received lots of letters of objections and have to lis­ ten to the fears raised by people. We shall have a Ijroader look at the situa­ tion in the future.”


Tony handed chains of


Whist wins at Pendle club


SOLO whist winners at the Pendle club were Mrs D. Underwood, B. Wood, Mrs J. Thornton. New members welcome


every Monday at 7 p.m. Bridge winners at the


Pendle Club were Mrs Margery Collier, Mrs Frances Porter, Mrs Jack­ ie Pilling, Mrs Muriel Wil­ son, Mrs Erica Pollitt, Mrs Jean Walmsley.. New members welcome


every Monday a t L30 p.m. Domino winners at the


every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is


Pendle Club were: R. Knight, Mrs D. Knight, W. Cooke, Mrs M. Smith, Mrs C. Wareing. New members welcome


held every Tuesday at 7- 30 p.m. and line dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 12th, 2006 3 Town’s backing for Pauline by Julie Magee


A CANCER patient, who is being forced to pay for her own treatment, has been overwhelmed by the gen­ erosity of local residents. Following an article in last


week’s Clitheroe A.dvertiser and Times, the amount of funds raised for terminally ill Pauline Altham has doubM. Colleagues a t Clitheroe


Health Centre where Mrs Altham (62) works in the dis­ pensary, along with friends and relatives, had raised £2,500 through various fund-raising initiatives. Following last week’s article a further £2,300 has been donated. Mrs Altham, of Goosebutts


Lane, Clitheroe, has been refused the drug Cetuximab on the NHS because the National Institute for Clinical Excel­ lence (NICE) has not yet com­ pleted its appraisal of the drug. She is therefore having to find more than £40,000 a year to pay for the treatment private­


aback by the response after col­ lecting substantial donations while out on their rounds. Meanwhile, the family of


Mr Leonard King, a former teacher at Ribblesdale School, who died on Saturday aged 97, were so moved by Mrs Altham’s plight that they have asked for family flowers only at his funeral and donations to her appeal. As well as donations, many


ly. The mother-of-two said: “Work have just been fantastic and lots of people have been popping in to offer sponsor­ ship.” Health centre dispensa­ ry manager Susan Brown added: “We’ve been inundated with people coming in to offer sponsorship for the walk we have organised for Pauline in November. “C)ne gentleman came in on


Friday with a hundred pounds in an envelope, which was just overwhelming.” Representatives of a medi­


cine management service run by the dispensary for local resi­ dents have also been taken


local residents are supporting Mrs Altham by organising fund-raising events. Slaidburn Silver Band,


which Mrs Altham’s son used to play for, is planning to stage a concert to raise funds. Fur­ ther details will be released in due course. D J Chris Kennedy (30), of Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, has organised a quiz night at the Waggon and Hors­ es pub, also on Pimlico Road, on Monday, October 23rd. Mr Kennedy, who is a pre­


senter on Ribble Valley Radio and has his own D J business, said: “I was already planning to do a quiz night for a cancer


charity and thought Pauline’s was such a touching story that I would help her.” The quiz will start at 8 p.m.


for 8-15 p.m. and cost £2 per person to enter. Mr Kennedy is also hoping to run a raffle, for which he said, donations would be much appreciated. Staff at Haircare on Parson


Lane in Clitheroe are also rais­ ing funds. Hairdresser Patty Trotter, who has suffered from cancer herself, explained the salon would be donating aU the money raised from the refresh­ ments served from Tuesday, October 17th, to Saturday, October 21st, to Mrs Altham. A raffle is also being run for which Mrs Trotter, of Fairfield Drive, has donated a mini hi-fi as the main prize. “Every little bit helps and if


everyone does something, who knows what we’ll raise. When you know what it’s like to have cancer, you just want to help someone else who is suffering,” Mrs Trotter said. Staff at Pendleside Medical Practice, who are dedicated to


Nature trail plan for derelict land OUTDOOR CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT


OUTGOING president of Clitheroe Lions Club Peter Scholes handed over the chain of office to his successor Tony Smith at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley. Mr Smith, who is a building consult­


ant, is married to Suzanne and the cou­ ple have three children, Antony, Jonathon and Alistair. This is the second occasion that he has presided over the club, having previously served as presi­ dent in 1991/1992. Also at the Lions’ meeting, Mr Scholes


presented the Geoffrey Braithwaite Award to George Hibbert, founder of Clitheroe Wolves youth football teams. This award is given annually by the


club in memory of past stalwart member Geoffrey Braithwaite MBE and this year’s recipient was chosen for his immense contribution to local youth football. Our pictures show the presidential


handover (right) and the presentation to Mr Hibbert (above), (s)


WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is Clitheroe a parking-friendly town?


LAST week we asked readers: “Should terminally-ill


patients be denied treatment on any grounds if there is a chance it will prolong their lives?” The response was a resounding 100% “no”.


Take part in our online poll vole by clicking on to


www.clilheroetoday.co.uk Sex antics led to caravan park attack


SAUCY goings-on at a Ribble Valley caravan park ended in violence. Blackburn magistrates heard


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SUNRISE: 7-31 a.m. SUNSET: 6-18 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 5-48 p.m.


th a t the host of a barbecue returned to his caravan to find a female guest engaged in sexual activity with a man on the living room floor. The court heard two children were with the caravan owner and also witnessed the spectacle. After a row erupted, caravan


owner Wayne Ingham punched Suzanne Cunliffe who was then further assaulted by Ingham’s wife. Ingham, of Booth Road, Stacksteads, formerly of Todber


Caravan Park, Gisburn, pleaded guilty to assaulting Miss Cunliffe. He was given a conditional dis­ charge for 12 months and ordered to pay £300 in compensation to his victim and £50 costs. The court heard that Ingham’s wife, Justine, had been dealt with by way of a caution for her part in the attack. Mr Eddie Harrison (prosecut­


ing) said Miss Cunliffe had been a guest at the barbecue hosted by the Inghams at their caravan. By-1 a.m. most people had


gone, Justine Ingham had gone to bed and Ingham took his dog for a walk accompanied by the two children.


“When he returned there was


an argument with Miss Cunliffe,” said Mr Harrison. “She says she can’t remember


why the argument started, but he hit her on the head and then hit her another two or three times in the face. “She was on the floor and


looked up to see Justine Ingham in front of her. She punched Miss Cunliffe six or seven times in the face.”


Miss Cunliffe suffered black


eyes, bruising to her face, split upper and lower lips and her legs were also bruised.


“She was left traumatised and shocked by the assault which last­


ed three or four minutes,” said Mr Harrison. Mr Michael Singleton (defend­


ing) said the barbecue had been enjoyed by everyone and the drinks had flowed. Ingham took the dog for a walk with the two young girls some time after mid­ night. “On returning he opened the caravan door and found Miss Cunliffe engaged in sexual inter­ course with another guest,” said Mr Singleton. “That was in full view of a 10-year-old girl and that led to a frank exchange of views.” Mr Singleton, said Miss Cun­


liffe had struck Ingham first, but he accepted that his response had gone beyond self-defence.


WORK has started on a £20,000 scheme spearheaded by St James’ CE Primary School in Clitheroe to transform a forgotten piece of wasteland into a local amenity. Situated between Whalley Road


and Mearley Brook, the derelict strip of land running from the school’s junior playground to its playing fields, is being totally transformed to provide a wildlife garden and nature trail. Once complete the new amenity


will provide an alternative route into Clitheroe and act as a “green ribbon” linking the Whalley Road end of town to Clitheroe Castle. The Lottery’s Awards for All


programme has provided £6,000 worth of funding, Lancashire County Council has provided £10,000 through its Lancashire Small Sites grant, while Clitheroe the Future has agreed to provide the remainder of what is needed up to the sum of £5,000.


I t is hoped phase one of the


scheme to create a wildflower nature area will be completed in the next fortnight. Work will then commence on phase two, which will create the nature trail, erect timber fencing and seating as well as plant native shrubs. The school’s governors have agreed to fund the future maintenance of the


area. A steering committee consisting


of teachers, members of the


. school’s eco-council, school gover-. nors, Whalley Road residents, rep­ resentatives from Clitheroe the Future and Peter Moore, of Ribble Valley Rail, meets on a regular basis to coordinate the project. “I t will not only be a great


resource for our school, but a great resource for other local groups, schools and residents,” head­ teacher Mr Paul Adnitt said. “I t will act as a ‘green ribbon/corridor’ to the town and


has fantastic views of Clitheroe Castle.” He added that the nature trail


would also double up as a history trail as it incorporates features of the town’s cotton mill heritage. As St James’, is officially recognised by the Lancashire Healthy Schools scheme, Mr Adnitt hopes the area can also be used as a fitness trail. Plants and mature trees will be


provided by Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, while work on the scheme is being carried out by Lancashire County Council’s engi­ neering services. Our picture shows David Yates


from Lancashire County Council’s engineering services starting work on the wildlife garden and nature trail watched by headteacher Paul Adnitt and year six pupils at St James’ Primary School. .


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raising funds for Mrs Altham, have organised a Good as New Sale to be held at St Michael and St John’s Social Centre, Lowergate, Clitheroe, on Sat­ urday, October 21st between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Entrance to the event will cost 50p and organisers would appreciate any “good as new clothing” freshly laundered and on hang­ ers if possible. Accessories are also welcome. All items should be handed into either Jean or Pauline at Pendleside recep­ tion next week. They have also organised a


sponsored five and half mile walk around the Tolkien Trail a t Hurst Green. It will take place on Sunday, November 19th, meeting at the village hall car park at 10 a.m. The walk is suitable for all the fam­ ily with a sponsor sheet for a family of four costing £5 and available from the dispensary. Anyone else who would like


to publicise an event organised to raise funds for Mrs Altham should contact the newsdesk on 01200 422324.


Store car park is


to remain free! A BUSY town centre supermarket car park will remain “free” to mem­ bers of the public according to store bosses. Proposals to turn Booths super­


market car park on Station Road in Clitheroe into a pay-and-display facility were mooted around 10 months ago following people, who were not customers at the store, reg­ ularly using the facility. To combat this problem store managers had approached Ribble Valley Borough Council to see if the authority would take over its running. However, this week a spokesman


for Booths told the Clitheroe Adver- tisen “We do have issues with people abusing the car park at our Clitheroe store. However, the store has increased its policing of the car park, which has resolved some of the origi­ nal issues.” He added: “The car park is a two hour stay only. Once cus­ tomers have been into Booths, they can leave their receipt on the dash­ board and use the car park to contin­ ue their shopping in the town tor the rest of the two hour period. “I t has therefore been agreed that


for the foreseeable future, the car park will remain a free car park and the situation will continue to be monitored.”


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