' t2' ^ 'Clith'eroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
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easllancsnews.co.uk | Protect the vitality of
Clitheroe’s town centre AS a retailer in Clitheroe, I would like to make some obversations based on comments made repeatedly by my customers on why people shop in Clitheroe. I hope this will go some way towards answer
ing the critics of the Planning Committee who wrote in your columns last week regarding the refusal of the Homebase application. Firstly, my customers tell me they do not want
a town like all other towns - much has been reported in the papers and television recently about “clone town Britain” which is created by the superstores and large chains. To quote a member of the All-Party Parlia mentary Group for Small Shops: “If nothing is
; done, British high streets face a catastrophe for small retailers within 10 years. “The dominance of the supermarkets and the
big retail chains is so overpowering that the inde pendent wholesale chains are close to collapse.” In Swanley in Kent a superstore was built
against the wishes of the local community and virtually all the local shops had to close - the baker, the shoe shops, greengrocer, the Co-op, Woolworths and Somerfield all closed. Apparently what have taken their places are
charity shops and pound shops. Is this what Clitheroe wants? Secondly, the customers enjoy being served by
polite and knowledgeable staff who can assist them with their queries and where they are able to take things on approval to see how they will look in their home.
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Thirdly, customers like being able to speak directly to someone who has a personal interest
if they have a problem and who will endeavour to sort it out. From my own perspective, I believe that peo
ple sometimes have the perception th a t inde pendent shops are expensive - we have checked our prices against the superstores and can con firm th a t similar products are cheaper in Clitheroe. However, what we do not have is the advertising power to brainwash people into believing we are cheaper. We also do not have the'convenience of a car
park immediately outside our door apart from. the limited amount of parking in Moor Lane. We are happy to compete on a level playing
field, but this is not the way superstores work. I t is important to protect the vitality of the
town centre by maintaining the current mix of independent shops where we are able to offer this quality of service and goods that will keep peo ple returning to Clitheroe to shop. • Finally, I would like to thank all the council
lors who last week considered all the evidence before them and had the foresight to reach the decision they did.
JEAN JACKSON,' Clithcroc Lighting Centre, Moor Lane, Clitheroc
Local traders put their profits back into the area
• IN reply to the comment “Our town Chamber of Trade really shouldn’t worry because if they have loyal customers they will remain loyal to them”, in last week’s paper. We would like to respond. ; We do have loyal customers, but we are sure that the 21 butchers, now three, the newsagents.
bakers and green grocers (where can you buy an apple in the town centre when it isn’t market day?) would not agree with this comment. The remit of the chamber is to “promote and
protect the legitimate interests of its members.” Most local traders are local people who mil invest the profits in their local area. Multinationals spend profits outside of town. Today, you have a choice: travel a few miles in
any direction to one of many national stores, or shop locally in one of the specialist independent retailers in your town. We are known for our specialist shops and for
the personal customer service that we provide. People travel to Clitheroe for that service and we are proud to be an individual market town not a clone town. CLITHEROE CHAMBER OF TRADE AND COMMERCE, Balmoral Park, Clitheroc
If we do not use our local
shops, we will lose them» I AM amazed at the level of feeling generated by the council’s decision not to grant permission for a Homebase store. , Supermarkets are currently providing us with
food, wine and beer, clothing, health care, hair dressing, DIY, gardening products, furniture, banking, insurance, telecommunications, electri cal goods and petrol. They do not care about farming, animal wel
fare or manufacturing, just getting our money and as many personal details as they can. Please do not be fooled into thinking your loy
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A FANTASTIC prize draw to win back the cost of your holiday is just one of the opportunities on offer a t Clitheroe’s 'Travelplan U K Ltd. , From today, anyone who books a hol
iday with the Castlegate-based agency will automatically be entered into a free prize draw where one lucky customer
will win back the amount they spent on their holiday. To qualify, all bookings must be made
by Friday, May 26th, with the prize draw taking place the following day. As part of a Spring Bank Holiday
Bonanza, the agency is also offering either free transport, free insurance or cash savings and no credit card charges on all new bookings for an indefinite period.
. ' . Such great offers have firmly estab
lished the agency as one of the best places in town to book that much-need ed holiday. Exuding a relaxing atmosphere, its
spacious shop premises enable cus tomers to make themselves comfortable ; and enjoy a cup of coffee while browsing through the agency’s extensive range of brochures at leisure.
’ Offered unprecedented levels of cus
tomer service, travellers can also take : advantage of luxury doorrto-door trans port not only to Manchester airport,
:but Leeds/Bradford and Liverpool air- ports too. - '
; Further facilities include a Check and
Send Passport service, while the shop . stocks a vast range of travel accessories : and luxury luggage. A warm welcome is always provided by'Travelplan’s ’de'dicated'team of‘advi-“:
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Advertising co-ordinated by LISARUDGYAED
Editorial written by JULIE MAGEE
sors consisting of shop manager Ann Gower along with travel consultants Emma Hartley and Sue Fishlock. They have a wealth of experience and
can advise customers on the wide selec tion of package holidays on offer from Airtours, Thomson and other well- known tour operators. “As we are an independent travel
agent, our friendly staff will check every operator to ensure you receive the best possible deal,” explained manager Ann. Their expertise covers a wide range of
trips from world-wide travel and tailor- made packages to cruises, late deals, flight only, accommodation only and UK breaks. Consultants can also arrange coach
holidays and car hire, book attraction tickets, airport hotels and airport lounge facilities. Forthcoming events to look out for a t Travelplan include: • March 17th - Family Weekend; ® April 7th - Cruise Weekend;
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Specials...... ■ .So for all your travel needs visit the ■ Travelplan team. You won’t be disap-: pdihted!“ ‘
" ............ ............. ^ A'REEAXING afmosplicre (A20'0206y2c)'‘ THE shop in Moor Lane, Clilhcroc (A20020G/2a) TRAVELPLAN staff Ann, Sue and Emma (A200206/2b) I '
Short films Spellbound film mak ers, Ann and Gordon, were the guests at the February meeting when they showed a selection of short, . films, which ranged
■ from local views, nature and crafts to steam trains in . Cologne.
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It was four years since Ann and Gordon showed their first films in Downham and since then they
. have gone from strength to strength, being in s much demand by local organisations.
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Members are reminded of the Spring Council
• meeting on March 14th, the coach leav-
. ing Clitheroe at 8-45 a.m! Three more institutes will join in celebrating the 86th birthday of Down-
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; ham WI on March 16th whenAhe g\iest
alty card is a reward. I t’s a clever marketing tool, Statistics show that very little money generat
ed by supermarkets stays in the local economy and anyone that believes that a large store would aid the economy is seriously misguided. How many butchers, grocers etc. did Clitheroe have before the supermarket invasion? I t ’s no coinci dence they are no longer here. Some years ago I made a resolution not to use
large supermarkets, the result being a great rela tionship with many local traders, excellent serv ice and quality goods. I also now spend much less.
: The cost of 551b of local potatoes on the market is around £5, less than lOp a pound. Price them up in Tesco when you’re next in. • This weekend, why not try shopping at our
local shops, delicatessens, and the market, for quality wines, meats, vegetables, cheeses etc and ask one of Clitheroe’s four remaining butchers tc prepare you a great Sunday roast! Surely a family Sunday meal is a better way ol spending the day than trailing around a super
store! Finally, what we perceive to be of low-cost will
end up being of a high price to our community, Use it or lose itl
FRAN PLATTS, Rimington
Your letters. . .
• The Editor welcomes letters on any subject, but correspondents are remmded that contributions may be edited or condensed, must not exceed 330 words and should reach us by noon on Tuesday. Letters with noms de plume are now only
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l-l m ews from the Viliages
BOLTON-BY- BOWLANb.s
Young Farmers Ice skating was enjoyed by members of the Young Farmers Club
■ 1 last week. The next meeting will be held on Monday in the village hall at 7-10 p.m. where PC Andy Lang will give a talk about policing in the area.
CLAYTON-LE- DALE^V,
WlAGM Clayton-le-Dale WI held its AGM this month; Two long- serving members of the committee hand ed in their resigna tion.
Mrs Elsie Cort and Mrs Glenys Whitney were valued membere of the committee and will be missed.
Thanks were offered to Mrs Marie Devoy, Mrs Joan Motter- shaw. Miss Pauline Ormerod, Mrs Vivi enne Dugmore, Mrs Margaret Heseltine and the auditor for their services over the lastyear.
Two teams from Clay- ton-le-Dale WI entered the Federa tion Quiz and finished with respectable scores and three raffle prizes. ■
Tickets for. next month’s council meet ing in Southport were
•restricted so'a draw was made to decide whowouldgo.
The March meeting will be.a talk and a slide show on the Kib ble Valley in the 1900s by speaker, Mr Jim Halsall.
DOWNHAM
speaker will be Margo Grimshaw
Village hall The annual meeting of the Village Hall Man agement Committee will take place on Wednesday March 8th in Downham Vil lage Hall at 7-30 p.m.
Anyone living in Downham or Twiston is welcome to attend.
g is b u r n ;
On the beach Seashore was the sub ject of a talk to mem bers of the Gisburn WI by Mr Ken Green.
Mr Green was intro duced by vice presi dent, Mrs Hilda Y'addington, and the subject covered plants, birds and ran dom items the sea washes up.
Refreshments were offered before the business meeting which was conducted by Mrs Jean Ryde.
Plans for the group meeting on Wednes day, May 24th are well under way with Mrs Pat Ashcroft to speak and Anna Woodniff to sing.
There will be a birth day atmosphere at the next meeting on Thursday, March 2nd a t the White Bull, Gisburn, starting at
■ 7-30 p.m.
Settling in “Have you settled in yet? was the question posed by the Rev. Rachael Wilson in a warm and homely talk to members of the Gisbum Mothers’ Union, as she told how the various homes and localities where she has lived
. have influenced her outlook on life. Trac ing her journey from childhood in industri al South Yorkshire, the speaker shared
■many memories and experiences, leading to her ordination and
■ appointment as curate-in-charge at St Mary’s Church, Long Preston.
Last Sunday, the annu al Mothers’ Union Wave of Prayer was upheld during morn ing service at St Mary’s Church, Gis-
: burn when the Rev. Canon Ken Phillips included prayers, and a reading from the Wave of Prayer serv-
: ice.. , vGRin d le to n ; Soup Lunch
“A soup for lunch on the first day of the
■ month’l - that is the invitation.
from I : Methodist Church, to ^ j to get a bus straight
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anyone who would like to enjoy home made soup followed by a choice of cakes and tea or coffee next Wednesday' from noon until 1-30 p.m. in the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lana
For a minimum dona tion of £1 to cover the costs of the lunch and to support the worthy work of the chapel, you can enjoy lunch in the company of old and new friends. The church has been serv ing these lunches on the first Wednesday of most months in the year for a few years now and it is normal ly enjoyed by more than 30 people.
HURST GREEN
Over 65s Some 34 members of Hiu^t Green's popula tion admitted .to being over 65 last Fri day evening, and were treated to their now annual party in the Memorial Hall. They enjoyed a buffet sup per and entertain ment. "Under Mill Wood", a comedy on Hurst Green village life based on the Dylan Thomas origi nal, was performed again by public demand. 'Written by local lady Mrs Agnes Bland, it had been much enjoyed at its premiere at the vil lage cabaret in November. The par- tygoers were also able to participate in a sin- galong, thanks to the musical talents of Mr Greg Mann and Miss Roseanne, Allan, heads of music respec tively at Stony hurst College and St Mary's Hall.
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WI The February meeting of Hurst Green WI is held tonight (Thurs day) in the Memorial Hall, starting at 7-30 p.m. Members will be participating in a craft night, and are asked to bring a pair of sharp paper scis sors.
On the buses Hurst Green resident Mrs Margaret Cartwright is asking for support to keep the local bus service running. She has been told by. a county councillor that it is likely that more buses will be taken off the current timetable, and wants other con cerned citizens to write to the council expressing their opin ions.: As it is, Mrs Cartwright feels that those who use public transport are getting a raw deal. In the past, it was possible
through from
Clitheroe to Preston, but travellers now have .Jo change in Longridge. The first bus in the morning is now half-an-hour ear lier than previously, making it a very early start for those need ing to travel.
Mrs Cartwright is a regular attender at the Transport Forum Meetings, but these are only held twice a year, and she said: "I feel like a lone voice".
If you feel that you would be affected by any change to the current timetable, you can wite express- ing your opinion to Mr A. Weir, Policy and Public Trans port, Environment Directorate, Lan cashire County Coim- cil, PC Box 9, Cross Street, Preston PRl 8RD, or phone 01772 534563.
KNOWLE GREEN
Concert Today’s lunchtime con cert; presented by
johntravis.eventslim- ited, will feature Martha Hardman on oboe and Martyn Smith on piano and starts at midday. Next week’s concert, on March 2nd, will feature a trio of Joanne Rosario on clarinet, Rosemary Campton on violin and 'Yukiko Shino- hara on piano. Their
• programme will include Bartok’s Con trasts and Milhaud’s Suite. To book please call 01254 826948.
Antiques Day Tomorrow, Silver- wood’s Auctioneers of Clitheroe are to pres ent an Antiques 'Valu ation Day in the Vil lage Hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free and you may bring as many items as you wish to be valued free
■ of charge. Refresh ments will be avail- abla
Presentation On Wednesday, March 1st a t 8 p.m., in the village hall, there will be an audivisual pres entation by Mrs Pat Parrott of Clitheroe entitled, “Islands in the Sun”. Pat’s pho tography is superb and her commentary is entertaining, so it will be an enjoyable evening. Admission is £3.50 which includes a glass of wine on arrival and a light supper at the close.
Luncheon The P e te r . Morgan Memorial Luncheon mil be held in the Vil lage Hall on Sunday, March 5th. A buffet : luncheon will be
. hems Tor inclusion should he sunt to: Village News, Clilheroe Adverliser & Times, 3 King Street, Clillieroc RR7 2i:W.
served from midday and there will be a licensed bar. There will be piano playing throughout the meal by the music students of Carrie Steingold. Tickets costing £10 including luncheon can be purchased by calling 01254 87&147.
Event tickets Tickets are available for several forthcom ing events: A Jazz Evening on Saturday, March 11th, an evening of music with the Great Harwood Male Voice Choir and a Wine Tasting Evening on April 22nd. A Table Top Sale is also being held on Saturday, March 18th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tables costing £6 can be booked by calling 01772791126.
Meeting The village church is holding a special church meeting this Sunday after the morning 11 a.m. serv ice conducted by Mr. Ghris Okpoti. This is an important meeting and all who attend the fellowship, and especially all mem bers, are asked to make a special effort to attend.
Bags of items Handbags were the main topic of discus sion during the Feb ruary meeting of the Knowle Green and Dutton WI.
Members enjoyed an excellent evening, which included an interesting and amus ing talk called, “What you find in your handbag”.
Presented by Mrs Blundell, it began with the history of the ladies accessory and how it developed through the centuries.
Members were told that handbags of some sort were first used by caveman, who made them out of animal skin and wore them around the waist secured with string.
By the Middle ages coin bags were used and in the 16th Cen tury more practical cloth bags were worn across the body. Fash ionable ladies in the 18th Century carried reticules, which were small bags worn under the dress and contained essential smelling salts and fra grances to perfume the body and by the 20th Century hand bags had become a fashion item used by all the top designers
, to complement every outfit.
Mrs Blundell then used . the contents of her
' friends and families handbags £is ^i^amples
of how they reflect a person’s personality. She said an organised and prepared type would carry items such as, a medical kit, diary, purse, sew'ing kit, tissues, while a rather untidy person would have a hand bag full of clutter. This caused amuse ment amongst mem bers who clutched their own bag in case Mrs Blundell decided to reveal its contents.
The proposed vote of thanks was given by Mrs R. Eyre.
The 2005 overall com petition winner was Mrs Margaret Bolton, with Mrs Vera Hilton coming second and Febru ary’s competition to win a handbag was won by joint winners Mrs B. Hubner and Mrs N. Roberts, with Mrs Nora Cameran second.
The March meeting is a talk entitled "Hadrians wall on foot" by Mr and Mrs S. Kellington. New members are most welcome.
PENDLETON
Waste paper The fortnightly collec tion of waste paper takes place on Tues day. People should leave papers in the bags provided.
: take place before the parish council meet ing on Wednesday, March 8th at 7-15 p.m.
The meeting will give members of the com munity an opportuni ty to take up any matters in the village with local Communi ty Beat Officer, PC Paul Sherratt.
The Parish Council Meeting will be held at 7-30 p.m.
Mother’s Union The speaker for St John’s Mother’s Union will be Carol Hawke, a family care worker.
The talk will take place in St John’s vestry at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Any members who have difficulty in get ting to the church should contact a com mittee member who will make arrange ments for transport.
Day of Prayer This year’s Women’s World day of Prayer will be held at 2 p.m. in St John’s Church on Friday, March 3rd.
This year the service has been prepared by the Christian Women of South Africa and the theme is “signs of the times”.
Everyone is welcome and tea and coffee xvill be served at the end
: of the service. RIMINGTON:
Blue Sky
Parish Council At last month’s parish council meeting mem- bers heard Coun. John Hill has request ed the borough coun cil to plant a hedge on the kerb on Church Street. Councillors heard that Mr Mashiter and the clerk met with Miss Pallister, land agent, to di^uss the possible sale of the land for affordable housing. -
It was agreed that Miss Pallister enters into negotiations with the developer on behalf of the parish council as any price agreed for the land would be
. subject to planning restrictions laid down by the borough coun cil and the extent of the proposed develop ment.
It was agreed that any future licences should be drawn up by a qualified land agent.
Regarding the play ground, the meeting heard tha t the monthly inspection reported that nothing was in need of atten tion.
Mr Blue Sky at Rim ington Memorial Institute was per formed by the Rhubarb 'Theatre Touring Company.
They provided an evening of colourful and lively entertain ment using a mixture of mime, masks, music and puppetry.
The small cast of play ers kept the story of
■young Kate and her imaginary friend, “Mr Blue Sky,” bub bling along, and hold ing the children in the audience spellbound.
Tea, lemonade and home-made biscuits were served. There was a free draw and each child received sweets.'
On behalf of Riming ton Memorial Insti tute Management
, Committee, treasurer Mrs B. Swarbrick thanked the company for a delightful and , thoroughly enjoyable .evening.
SABDEN . ,
Pact Meeting - ■ The next Police and
' Community Together , JPACT) meetmg wUl
Age Concern Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club held its monthly social and luncheon ; last Wednesday in St . Mary.'s.Hall. Mem
bers enjoyed a meal before the chairman, Mr Bernard Parfitt, introduced the speak er, Sabden-born Mrs Dee Bottoms, now of Read. She was known to many of the mem bers and spoke about her experiences as a Redcoat at Butlins. Mr Parfitt thanked the speaker and all who had helped in preparing the room and serving the meal.
Plants Sabden Holme Com mittee is once again holding a bedding plant and hanging basket sale in the spring. Order forms will be delivered in March and plants wll be delivered towards the end of May. All proceeds from the sale will go to village events run by the Holme Committee.
Folk concert . Sabden Village Folk take to the stage tomorrow and Satur day with, "Cups, Cockneys And Coro nets". The show, per formed by village resi dents, takes place at 7-30 p.m. in St Nicholas's Church Hall. Admission is £6 and includes a potato pie supper, just take your own drinks and glasses. Tickets are available from John and Shirley Radcliffe on 01282 770030 or any member of the cast.
School ' Sabden Primary School re-opens on Monday after the half-term break. School will be celebrating World Book Day on Thurs day, March 2nd, when the children are encouraged to dress as book characters.
Services Sabden Baptist Church welcomes . Elaine Frankland to take the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Sabden Methodist Church has a 9-30 a.m. serv ice to be taken by the Rev. Laura Hardy.
Casino It’s chips away on Sat urday when Sabden Play : Park Trust holds a Casino Night in St Mary's Church Hall from 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £10, including a pie and peas supper, iicensed bar and auction and available from Jacqui Ashton, on 01282 770499.‘
St Mary’s Pupils at St Mary's RC • Primary School enjoyed a half-term
• Valentine's Disco in school on Friday evening.
Music The seventh in a series of concerts at St
' Nicholas's Church; - -Sabden,.takes place
on Friday, March 3rd, at 7-30 p.m. I t has been organised by and features church organ ist Mr Roger Britnell and St John's School
- Choir, Accrington. Admission is free and wine xvill be serx'ed at the interval. A collec tion will be taken towards the cost of maintenance of the historic Laycock organ..
Tea dance The next village after noon Tea Dance takes place on Wednesday, March 8th, in St Mary's Hall at 3 p.m. or 2 p.m. for those wanting . lessons beforehand.
Littlemoor Residents of Littlemoor sheltered housing can enjoy a little bit ol nostalgia on Friday, March 31st, when the Sabden Spot On
.group present Dave Sealey as Stanley Holloway, a t 7 p.m. Tickets are £2 but seating is very limited so anyone interested should contact the warden, Mrs Gill Gould.
Society Sabden Horticultural Society committee met for the first time this year last Tuesday, at the White Hart pub. Chairman Mr Antony Haworth wel comed everyone and members discussed the annual show, which will be held on Saturday, August 19th, in St Mary’s Hall. There will be lit tle variation in the classification of exhibits and as usual the children will have their own categories. For this year’s show the colour of flowers displayed in cate gories 11 to 98 is to be mauve. The photo graphic subject is to be “All Creatures
, Great And Small”. Photos should not exceed 7in. by 5in. (unframed). The school daffodil growing competition is now well advanced with blooms for judg ing anticipated soon.
. All ■ members are encouraged to enter the annual potato growing competition
•and to that end the seed potatoes will be distributed by com-
■ The
, mittee members throughout the village inthenear futura ; chairman
referred to the future prospects and said newcomers to the vil lage would be wel come. -The society’s annual dinner will be at the Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green on Friday, March 10th. Anyone wishing to • attend can contact secretary Mrs Betty - -Clarkson on-772762.
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