C l 2 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 8th, 2007


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■ Valley Matters ..................... ...............6,7 ■ Village News .......................... . .15,16,17 ■ Letters ...................................... ...............14 ■ Weekendplus ........................ ..........29,30 ■ News in pictures ................... ...............24 ■ Family N o t ic e s ..................... ..........26,27 ■ Reade rsplus............................ ...............28 ■ Motors T od a y ...................


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Whalley news - page 4


Smart solution to problem --p a g e 7 Young chefs commended - page 11 E x -M a y o r is 90 - page 19


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‘All hell broke loose’ as police enter house


“ALL hell broke loose” after a 59-year- old Clitheroe man refused two police officers entry to his home, Hyndburn magistrates were told. The court heard claims that homeowner


Douglas Boreham was punched, head­ butted and kneed after opening his front door at 8 a.m. on a Sunday to the two police officers, who were looking for his son. The magistrates heard that trouble flared


when Boreham, a man of previous good character, refused to allow the officers into his home. Police Sergeant Graham Marshall put his foot in the door and pushed his way into the house in Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, but he was grabbed round the throat by Boreham, who tried to force him back. The officer told how he was struggling to


breathe and was amazed by the strength of the older man. He admitted swearing, try­ ing to headbutt his assailant and carrying out a knee strike. His colleague PC Stuart Eddleston, fear­


ing for the sergeant’s safety, punched Bore­ ham hard on his forehead. Boreham, formerly of Princess Avenue,


but now living in Blackpool, pleaded guilty to assaulting Sgt Marshall and PC Eddle­


ston. He was ordered to do 40 hours com­ munity punishment and pay £60 in costs. Mr Neil White (prosecuting) said the offi­


cers had gone to arrest Boreham’s son in connection with an alleged assault. Bore­ ham opened the door and said his son was not there, which the officers did not accept. “He told the officers to get a warrant and


tried to shut the door on them,” said Mr White. “They tried to explain that they did­ n’t need a warrant and eventually the Sergeant had to put his foot in the door.” As he forced the door open, Sgt Marshall


was grabbed around the throat. “This caused him great discomfort and he


couldn’t draw breath,” said Mr White. “The sergeant is over six feet tall and somewhat younger than the defendant and he was amazed at his strength,” said Mr White. “He was so fearful he pressed the emergency button on his radio, the first time he has done that in the five years it has been avail­ able.” Mr Roger Pickles (defending) said that


although it transpired Boreham’s son was in the house, he did not know that when he opened the door to the police officers early on that Sunday morning. “He is a thoroughly law abiding man who


believed an Englishman’s home is his castle and the police had no right of entry without a warrant,” said Mr Pickles. “He had ju s t woken up on a Sunday


morning when he was confronted by two large police officers who wanted to come into his house. He didn’t believe they had the right to do that.” Mr Pickles said SgtMarshall revealed in


his statement he had tried a knee strike and a headbutt to release Boreham’s grip and PC Eddleston had hit him so hard he had broken a bone in his hand. “He accepts he should not have laid


hands on the officers and he apologises to him and the court,” said Mr Pickles. “He would ask you to put yourself in the posi­ tion he found himself in.” Mr Pickles said Boreham had worked at


Castle Cement as a self-employed joiner for more than 20 years and had brought up his two children alone following the death of his wife from cancer when they were teenagers. “He has lost his good character today and


that is a terrible thing for him,” said Mr Pickles. He never expected to end up with a ; criminal conviction and he is of the old school and believes that brings shame on him.”


Poultry society show proves a winner


THERE was an excellent attendance at Ribble Valley Poultry Society’s annual show held at Clitheroe Auction Mart The event ran like clockwork, with 1,100


entries from as far afield as the Isle of Man and Cornwall as well as Scotland and Wales, the North of England and Midlands to take part in this year’s show. The show was dedicated to the memory


of Mr Colin Cooke, who died earlier this year. He was a founder member of the soci­ ety 47 years ago and served in many capac­ ities including being vice-chairman and chairman. His daughter, Miss Jane Cooke, was delighted to present the trophies to the winners.


. It was also in honour of former president, Mr Tony Broadley who passed away earlier this month. Known as the Bantam Classic of the


North, the show attracted entries in the large poultry, bantams, waterfowl and eggs sections. Local winners from Clitheroe were David


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WEEKEND WEATHER: Saturday will see light show­ ers, while Sunday will be sunny with temperatures around 9°


SUNRISE: 7-18 a.m. SUNSET: 4-26 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 3-51 p.m.


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday evening were: NS Chris Pollard and Janet Bailey, B. Guha and Ilse Park. EW J. Pawlicki and John Renton, Doreen Blake and Ernest Ormand. On Thursday evening


winners were: NS Adrian Norris and Bill Norris. B Guha and J Pawlicki. EW Joan Bowker and Mary Thompson, John Renton and Brenda Wilson.


ON Ihe web this week is Pepper Hill porridge - the recipe created by Mrs Ruth Collinson which has wooed many a visitor to her former B & B. O Our ghbsthiintcrs’ video following a spooky


trip up Pcndle Hill. © Listen to Unlile Bob and other local hands • Catch up with the Valley Scouting Scene


■ ©What’s on TV © Horse racing tips • • A new prize-winning trivia quiz • More pictures from Clitheroe’s fantastic bon­


fire ® All the local, regional and national news as i(


happens and much, much more. Visit: www.ciilheroeadvertiser.co.uk and see for


yourself!


Wilkinson, who won in the best lightbreed category with a white leghorn pullet, Ger­ ald and Andrew Hillary, enjoyed success in the soft feature and hard feather classes, while David Speak, was a winner in the


ancona classes. Mr Rodney Bury, of Waddington, won many classes in the old English game and Mrs Daphne McAlpine, of West Bradford,.in the Oxford Game Classes. Other winners were Richard Kinder and David Kaye, of Mellor, and Christopher


Parker, of Ribchester. A spokesman said: “The show ran really well thanks to secre­ tary and treasurer John and Chris McNeal and all the committee members.” Pictured arejudges John and Oliver


Chalker, of Barrow-in-Furness: (131007/7a)


Pendle Club latest results


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were Mrs Marjorie Collier, Mrs Eileen Hadfield, Mrs Frances Porter, Mrs Joan Scott. Solo whist winners at


©A PLANNING applica­ tion has been submitted to Rihblc Valley Borough Council for the erection of a 10-bed medium secure psychiatric unit. Com­ ments on the proposal, for


the Pendle Club were Mr R. Knight, Mrs M. Hold­ ing, Mr S. Holden. Domino winners were:


Mrs V. Giles, J. Oddie, II. Wolfenden, joint 4, G. Berry and A. Lowe.


full consent and listed building consent, at Gis- hurnc Park Hospital, Park Road, Gisburn (nos 0997 and 0998) must be made to the council by November 23rd.


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EXCITED Mia Yates, above


right, lighting Ihe town’s bonfire.


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Akyali families at the event.


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Thousands turn out for bonfire


“THE best ever” - that was th e v e rd ic t


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Clitheroe’s community bonfire held on S a tu rd a y in th e grounds of the town’s Castle Keep. Organised by the Valley’s serv­


ice organisations with generous


. funding from Castle Cement, a profit of £8,400 will see excellent donations to the North West Air Ambulance and Derian House


■ Children’s Hospice. That figure is in excess of £1,000 more th an the money


raised in 2006 and has delighted all involved. Thousands of people of all ages turned out to enjoy the huge bonfire and stunning display of fireworks. Thanks were expressed to all


who helped ensure that the event passed off safely.


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A tough choice in Guy contest


A TOUGH choice between tradi­ tion and to p ic al ity faced Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’ news editor Duncan Smith. He had the difficult job of


choosing the Guy for the top of Clitheroe’s civic bonfire, in the Castle grounds. Disappointingly, only two of the town’s primary schools took up the challenge of producing a Guy, competing for cash prizes, but both entries were outstanding. Children from Brookside Pri­


mary School took a topical route in producing a tree surgeon Guy, complete with shining axe, intent on lopping down the lime trees in York Street. They had also writ­ ten a poem combining that con­ troversy with other local “green” issues. However, after careful deliber­


ation, the judge opted for Pendle Primary School’s more tradition­ al “Guido Fawkes”, complete with a sack of gun powder. He was created by children in Mr Waterhouse’s class, with help from staff member Mrs Fiona Atkinson, who all deserve credit. “A lot of work had gone into


both the Guys and it was a diffi­ cult choice, but I decided to go with tradition,” said Duncan. With the decision made, the win­ ning Guy took pride of place on


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