Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 21st,^006 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Families bring light to festival Letters to the Editor ■J Write to: The Editor, Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroc BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.mcalli@casllancsnews.co.uli Memories of a


special ‘mother’ CHRISTMAS 1956 - 50 years ago - there was a polio epidem­ ic in Clitheroe. Six of the victims were chil­


dren. My son, John, was one of them. He was three-years-old. They were admitted into


Park Lea Hospital in Black­ burn, which was then an isola­ tion hospital. In company with the other


parents, when I went to visit on Christmas Day (we had been promised on the previous day that we could stay for two hours), we were informed that we could not go into the ward to see our children. Imagine how we felt. They


were crying because they didn’t know what was happening. The “powers- that-be” in their wisdom decided that it was not safe, even though we were allowed to visit before. We could only see them through the ward window. I had to leave my five-year-old daugh­ ter at home with my husband. We were not allowed to leave


her with our extended family because they could be infected. The local authorities and the


medical staff moved very quickly and were successful in containing the infection. Remember, there was no Salk


vaccine available then. I believe it was still on trial in the USA. We will never forget the gen­


erous lady who simply signed herself: “A Mother”. She obtained the addresses of all the children and sent each one a savings book containing 25 shillings’ worth of stamps - a considerable amount of money at that time. I hope she and all her family


have been blessed with good health.


P. DREWS, Dunstcr Grove, ClUhcroc


Dreadful blow


if site closes THE possibility that the Petrie Arms Waste Site might be subject to closure would cause a considerable blow to


those very many residents who use the site on a regular basis. This site is superbly managed


and provides a major benefit to residents within a very large catchment area. The site's staff are always so very helpful and maintain the facility to a very high order. No flytipping please!


R. D. HOLLICK, Terrace Row, Bridge End, Whallcy


Terrific work of


Low Moor Club LAST Friday, the hard work­ ing committee members of Low Moor Club, who promote and encourage a community spirit, provided the older mem­ bers of the club with their annual Christmas party. A delicious three-course meal


v/ith wine was enjoyed (served by the committee members) followed by entertainment. On Sunday afternoon, the


committee was again busy holding a Christmas party for the children (aged two to 12) of the members. They had a meal, entertainment and face paint­ ing. On Bank Holidays the com­


mittee provides family fun days with bouncy castles, bar­ becues etc. These events over the years have raised thou­ sands of pounds for various charities. This year money was raised for the air ambulance. The Christmas spirit is dis­


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played every year by the mag­ nificent illuminations on the house of Mr Jack Brunker in Bolland Prospect. People come from far and wide to view them. He spends weeks plan­ ning and preparing the display helped by liis friend, Mr Steven Kenyon. They are members of Low


Moor Club. Now, other people are illuminating their houses and so the Christmas message is spread by the community spirit and long may it continue.


D. PARKINSON, Low Moor resident.


We need help


more than ever AS chairman of the Lancashire Branch of the Army Benevo­ lent Fund, may I appeal to your readers this Christmas to help those of our serving sol­ diers and their families who are in great need and require imme­ diate help. The fund has launched an


urgent Christmas appeal as a response to the mounting num­ bers of soldiers now needing assistance. Cases are expected to snow­


ball in the coming years, as casualties from ongoing opera­ tions in Iraq and Afghanistan flood through from “frontline”


PLEASE can we use the let­ ters page to say two big thank yous. Cne to yourself for your excellent coverage of Clitheroe Dolphins’ Swim­ ming Club in what has been a very successful year for the club. The second is to Sains- bury’s Clitheroe and all their


charities. As the Army's “umbrella” charity, the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) picks up those cases that other chari­ ties alone are unable to assist, it can frequently take two or three years before cases are referred to the Army Benevolent Fund and the ABF is now seeing a signifi­ cant rise in appeals for help from recent veterans of the two con­ flicts. The ABF is the Army's nation­


al charity. For over 60 years the charity has worked tirelessly to provide financial and practical support to soldiers, former sol­ diers and their families in times of need. Dependent on voluntary dona­


tions, the fund must currently raise around £5.5m. each year to continue its vital work with members of the Army family. The need shows no sign of abat­ ing, and with an exponential


THE Rotary Club of Pendle View would like to thank all who gave so generiously to the collec­ tion for the Rainbow Trust, Bamardos and' Rotary charities on Saturday, December 9th, at Tesco in Clitheroe. We are delighted to have raised £206. Part of the sum will go towards


an Easter party for needy chil­ dren. The club would also like to thank the staff at Tesco in Clitheroe for all their hospitality and support and look forward to


being back at the same time next year. The Rotary Club of Pendle


View meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Kings Street Piib in Accrington at 7-30 p.m. If you would like to join a thriving progressive organisation contact the club president, Neal Barfoot, on n.barfoottojvirgin.net


customers who allowed swimmers to pack their shopping bags for a small donation to help raise money for the club. Thank you everyone for


your generosity and the kindness shown towards these young swimmers. Merry Christmas and a


growth in cases expected the ABF's need for public financial support is greater than ever. An additional demand on the


fund is the good news that more veterans are accessing the assis­ tance that is available to them. Last year's 60th anniversary of World War Two commemora­ tions brought service welfare charities to the attention of a huge number of older veterans. As a result, the ABF was this year able to help many former Servicemen and women and their families who otherwise may have suffered unknown. Around half of the money that


the fund raises each year is granted directly to individuals. Grants can cover everything from retraining a disabled sol­ dier for a new career to care home fees for a Second World War veteran or a much-needed holiday for a war widow and


Happy New Year from all at Clitheroe Dolphins.


CLITHEROE AND DIS­ TRICT AMATEUR SWIM­ MING CLUB. Affiliated to NCSA and NLSWPA Ribbicsdalc Pool, Edisford, Clithcroc


her young children. The rest of the money is divided between around 80 smaller charities that look after the special needs of the Army Community. Major General Sir Evelyn


Webb-Carter, controller of the Army Benevolent Fund, said this week: "We see no decline in the need for our lielp, especially now from those young soldiers and their families who are suf­ fering as a result of recent oper­ ations." Please send your donations


to:


Lt. Colonel E. J. Downliam MBEDL, Chairman, Lancashire Comniil-


tec. Army Benevolent Fund, NW Regional Office, Fulwood Barracks, Preston, PR2 8AA


Rotary Club’s delight at store collection’s success


OUR picture shows staff, parents and youngsters celebrating the festival of light with their fancy lanterns (SlOllOG/la)


Dolphins say a special big thank you on two fronts


DOZENS of people con­ verged on Whalley Abbey to enjoy the annual Mart­ inmas festival of light fes­ tivities. Armed with lanterns,


parents and children took part in a procession of light and song around the Abbey grounds. , The successful event was organised by staff and volunteers at the Acorn Steiner Kindergarten. • The festival of Mart­


inmas is a festival of light, based on the legend of St Martin who, when the days were getting darker, once tore his cloak to give half of it to a beggar. His ability to bring light


in people’s lives is still cele­ brated today. Young Luke Ramsden


and Holly-May Bennett are pictured, right, helping to bring some light to the grounds of Whalley Abbey.


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HEARTLESS thieves have stolen £1,100 worth of camp­ ing equipment used by St Leonard’s, Langho, Scout, Cub and Beaver group. A total of eight “Patrol” five-


man tents, and eight “Leader” eight-man tents were taken from their storage container situated in the grounds of St Leonard’s Pri­ mary School, Langho. This is the second time thieves


have targeted the group’s equip­ ment.


In June, tents were taken just weeks before a camping trip.


Fortunately, on that occasion,


group leaders were able to claim on their insurance and replace the equipment with just a day or so to spare before the trip. “It’s a heartless act, “ said John


Swarbrick, group Scout Leader. “A group of parents worked


hard to raise money so that we could buy these tents, so it’s very disheartening when someone breaks in and takes them all.” “The tents have been stored in


the container for the last 12 to 14 years and we’ve had no problems up until now,” he added. “We won’t be storing anything


of value there again.” The group, which currently has


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when things like this happen,” said Mr Swarbrick. During the most recent inci­


dent, which occurred some time between November 5th and the beginning of December, a padlock was prised off the container’s door. As the tents were very heavy, it


is believed the thieves must have had transport. Police are currently continuing with their inquiries.


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