14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 9th, 2007 MELLOR


Rural England Coun. Charles Wark- man represented Mellor Parish Coun­ cil at the forum on "Farming and the Countryside" and was invited to the follow-up meeting arranged by the Campaign to Protect Rural England, held in Whalley Metho­ dist Church hall.


The meeting was to discuss possible solu­ tions to the problems already highlighted. A major difficulty is


who is the parish council champion at County Hall, prom­ ised to look into the matter.


At the same meeting the post office clo-


bers were very unhappy with the lack of positive infor­ mation


about


progress in this mat­ ter since post office services are of such importance to village life.


MITTON nstitute


that any actions to President of Mitton help farming prosper must, at the same


silk, was won by Mrs Jones, Mrs Jo Kirby and Mrs Shirley Rumsey, one of the items, a christening robe, being nearly 100 years old.


sure programme was Mrs Pat Hoyle has discussed and mem- arranged for mem-


bers to tour Corpora­ tion Park, Black­ burn, on September 12th at 2 p.m. meet­ ing at the main gates on Preston New Road. Mrs Sheila Sager and Mrs Jen­ nifer Lockwood have booked seats for Alston Hall on December 16th to hear Lizzie Jones.


time, preserve the members and two quality of the coun- guests. She thanked tryside. It was Mrs Marian Fogg for decided that real the lovely flowers progress depended and said what a won- on direct political derful evening the input and Nigel outing to Sarnies- RapwHinn Evans MP (who is bury Hall had been.


the issues involved) should continue to be lobbied.


Mr Peter Ilothersail, Ribble Valley's Council’s computer Guest speaker was manager, has agreed Mrs Valerie Ander- to arrange training for parish clerks on parish protocols for the internet and is asking that clerks make contact with him in order that meeting details can be set up.


At the Ribble Valley Liaison meeting sev­ eral parish council­ lors expressed con­ cern about the long timescale which exists for the setting up of village speed indicating devices.


very supportive of The food had been good and the tour of the hall excellent. She thanked Mrs Sheila Sager for arranging it.


Chinese had been He will be in Pendle- making silk for more ton on Tuesday at than 5,000 years, and the Swan With Two had silk before they Necks, between 8-45 had paper. She gave a and 9-15 a.m. very good demon- A borough, parish or stration of painting county councillor


son, from the Fylde area, who gave a most interesting talk on the History of Silk. She said the


on silk and explained how she came to get started more than 10 years ago. She was thanked by Mrs Lyn Jones.


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PENDLETON


It is paper day in Pendleton on Tues­ day. Please leave waste paper in the white bags provided.


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MP surgery The Nigel Evans MP summer surgery hits the road next week, when he will be visit­ ing virtually every village and town in his constituency.


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Twenty-one days is officer Mr David Oyston on Tuesday,


October 23rd, at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary's Hall.


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been submitted and He will show slides it is essential that the and talk about response reflects the wildlife, in particular concerns of resi- local bird life dents. The general Entrance is free, feeling of the public S a fa r i meetings was that


the majority of resi­ dents favoured the racecourse and it was agreed to write to the promoters indi­ cating the parish council welcomes th initiative subject to satisfactory traffic management and proper environmen­ tal controls in rela­ tion to the green belt and flooding. The Secretary of State to be requested to hold local public inquiriy in the event that a UCKets cost


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planning application is made.


A site meeting was held with members of Read Cricket Club to discuss the possibility


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Nicholas's Church are going on safari in search of supper. The church is holding a Safari Supper on Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 7-


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15 p.m. at the church hall.


A different course will then be served at the homes of several hosts around the vil­ lage, finishing back at the hall for desserts and coffee.


and are available from Angela Whitwell on 01282 779376 or Cathryn Bristol on 01200 428241.


of aow l ln 9 - iv u y -—tV— ■ T-.—* Big-hearted pupils raise the cash


will be accompany­ ing him at each stop to help deal with any matters brought to his attention.


Reminder


County Coun. The competition A reminder that the Albert Atkinson, which was an item of


SIX big-hearted pupils at a rural Ribble Val­ ley school organised an end-of-term fund­ raising event in aid of a good cause.


The Year 6 pupils of Brennand’s Endowed Primary School, Slaidburn, wrote to par­ ents asking for donations of cakes and bric- a-brac.


They designed posters and flyers to advertise


meeting to inject interest in the run­ ning of Pendleton Village Hall takes All are welcome.


place on Wednesday, August 15th at 8 p.m.


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Waste paper Collection of waste paper for both Read and Simonstone will take place on Mon­ day. Please leave your white sacks out early morning where it can be seen by the collection team.


Coffee morning A well-supported cof­ fee morning held in


ment Fund raised £415. The event was held at the home of Mrs Jean Saunders.


Dedication The official opening of the new development at St John’s Church, Read, will take place


their event and covered all the jobs from running the stalls, serving the teas and tidying up. The pupils raised £402.13 in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. Our pic­ ture shows the children presenting a cheque to Mrs Violet Leach, representative of the air ambulance, during the morning assem­ bly. (s)


on Sunday, Septem­ ber 16th at 6-30 p.m. in church by the Bishop of Black­ burn.


There will also be a re­ dedication of the Baptismal


font


which had to be moved during the work process. The ceremony will be fol­ lowed by a “Songs of Praise” evening. Everyone most wel­ come. The evening will be rounded off with a buffet supper.


aid of St John’s Quiz Church Develop- Winners of the quiz held in Read Consti-


tutional Club on Tuesday evening were: The Fick Five, back to winning ways with their new summer signing. Sec­ ond Tunstead’s Finest the “Thomp­ son Twins”, third Bill Wood’s team of geriatric genius’s won on a tie break.


Booby: Sean Porter and his collection of loose women “Four Gals and a Guy”.


The Village Hall Car Park Refreshments Available To Rook at Stall (£5)


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Parish council At the meeting of Read Parish Council Mrs J. Foster was welcomed as a coun­


cillor. Among items discussed were the three posts erected at Dudley Hill indicat­ ing narrow road, 30 mph and bend, which are unaccept­ able in view of the comments already made by the parish council.


A site visit is to be arranged at which Nigel Evans MP will be requested to attend.


installing CCTV This weekend Sabden cameras on the recre- Bowling Club holds ation ground. Quota- the annual Julia tions have been Whalley Rosebowl received and it was doubles competition, agreed to ask Ribble which this year is Valley Crime and raising funds for Disorder Reduction Derian House Chil- Partnership and dren’s Hospice in Lancashire Local to Chorley. inquire if funding is Thirty-two doubles available for the pairs from across project.


The next meeting will be on August 12th at 7-30 p.m.


SABDEN bOCiety _ .


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Competition Young Farmers THE White Hart Slaidburn Young


open singles compe- Farmers met on tition last weekend at the bowling club was a tremendous success, in spite of


chose to ignore.


A total of 53 bowlers - from newcomers to regular team players - took part in great spirit.


A handicapping sys­ tem proved a success as results proved.


steady rain which Members had a go at everyone cheerfully putting up a section


Monday for a walling demonstra­ tion by Reuben Par­ sons.


JP, who spoke on his duties when he was the High Sheriff of Lancashire. Thanks were expressed by Mrs J. Parker.


A competition for an old medal was won by Mrs J. Carr and Mrs S. Farron.


WEST BRADFORD


of wall. The girls enjoyed a craft Gift day evening making felt A gift day will be held


Trophy winner was David Holmes with Leo Clarkson the runner-up. David won his semi-final against team player Joe Boyle and Leo _______


Junior bowlers were


again among the stars of the day with Ryan Mitchell (10)


brooches, which were jn West Bradford then judged. The results were: 1st Katie Handley, 2nd Anna Blakey, 3rd Jessica Dodd and 4th Anna Cowperth-


defeated Tom Bee- Next Monday's meet- tles-tone.


waite and Rachel On Sunday at 2 p.m. Harrison. A vote of there will be a “Cele- thanks was given to bration of Life Songs Reuben Parsons and of Praise” at 2 p.m. hosts Mark and Ali- The preacher will be son Blakey.


Methodist Church on Saturday. Gifts will be received from 3-30 to 5 p.m. and refreshments will be available.


the Rev. Harry Jones.


The cost is £5 per ley ^ member.


and teenager Tom vvniSI U l l VG


through to the quar­ ter and semi-finals respectively.


White Hart landlady and landlord Cheryl


no drive held


ing is a trip to Skip- Family service The Rev Stewart Rid-


i]y service in St Catherine’s Church,


Beetlestone winning The winners of the West Bradford, on ...................


first whist and domi- Sunday at 9-15 a.m. Everyone welcome.


Slaidburn’s new vil- Village Show lage hall were, Whist:


East Lancashire, and further afield, com­ pete for money prizes. Matches start from 9-30 a.m. tomorrow with the day’s winning eight pairs returning on Sunday for the final rounds.


Sabden Horticultural Spectators are wel- Society committee come and refresh- held a meeting in the ments, including pie bowling club pavil- and peas, are avail- ion to discuss the able. show on The annual competi-


Saturday, August 18th.


A schedule has been delivered to every home in the village and more are avail­ able from any com­ mittee member or society secretary


tion is in memory of villager Julia Whal­ ley who died when she was in her 40s and whose parents, Dennis and Mar­ garet Balmbra, donated the trophy in her memory.


Ribble Valley Borough Council refuse collec­ tors have not been removing excess gar­ den waste as there p , , has been a problem


with the volume and weight of the sacks resulting in a health and safety issue.


Mrs Betty Clarkson, Meanwhile, the re- on 01282 772762. arranged President’s The show, in St Mary's Hall, will be opened at 2 p.m. by vice-president Mr Marcus Muldoon.


There will be a raffle There are still dates and refreshments.


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Lancashire County Council is being pressed to provide Alston close.


classes need to be submitted by 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 16th, to Mr Alan Cliff at 33 Pendle Street East, or Mr Alun Parfitt at 10 Contact Alan Whalley


money.


n„Lu- i nneS Anyone experiencing Dunkirk Farm and difficulty in entering


ye ow lines at the an exhibit should


entrance to Vestfieid contact Mrs Clark- Avenue. LCC has son.


parking schemes.


It was agreed that the parish council must be vigilant and influ­ ence the plans for the proposed racecourse.


also carried out a The weighlifting com- Winners of the club’s review of residents petition potatoes will August draw are: be dug by committee members and helpers next week.


on 01282 778472 or 07753 219509 if you want to take part, or put your name down on the entry list in the clubhouse.


The society's next major event will be a talk by countryside


£25-34 (E. Dyson), £15 - 69 (J. Pilking- ton), £10 - 70 (L. Clarkson), £10-67 (G. Capstick), £5- 17 (P. Shipston).


Cup for members is being held on August 19th and the entry list is in the club­ house.


available for the Sab­ den Floodlit Singles that is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September and which has £750 prize


and Shaun McCul- M. Jackson, Mrs Ire- lough not only took land, B. Wadding- part with some sue- ton, W. Barker, cess but also provid- Dominoes: H. Lowe, ed a superb buffet, D. Knight, J. Oddie, refreshments and R. Chew, H. Wolfin- raffle prizes, includ- gden, F. Taylor, ing ones donated by Raffle: W. Edmond- local businesses Pur- son, F. Tatlor, R. pie Witch and JA10. Chew, E. Fox, D.


There are some Knight, unclaimed raffle High Sheriff


prizes: 476-480 (yet- President of Slaidburn low), 366-370 (yel- m Mrs M< parker low), 46-50 (white).


Paper The waste paper col­ lection will be held next Tuesday morn­ ing around Sabden.


welcomed members and guests from Hurst Green WI to the meeting.


Guest speaker was Mr


West Bradford village show will take place on Sunday. Late entries to the show will still be accepted until Saturday at noon by the secre­ tary Mr D. Sharp at 5 Grindleton Road. Judging will com­ mence at 10-30 a.m. Following this the exhibits will be open to the public from 1 p.m. Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Mrs D. Taylor will present the trophies at 3-30 p.m. Refreshments will be available from 9 a.m.


K. Gledhill MBE, There will also be a car Sounds in the sun from Poland


SUNSHINE and a pleasant breeze enhanced the setting of the grounds at the English Martyrs RC Church, in Whalley, on Sun­ day for entertainment by a Polish accor­ dion duo. Following playing during mass, Duo Atre,


ments were served. “It was something dif­ ferent and most enjoyable,” commented the Parish Priest, Father Philip Price. Writing in the church newsletter, Fr Price also thanks Muriel Hanson, who made the visit possible.


from Lodz, consisting of Kazimierz The audience included parishioners from St Barasinski and Zbigniew Sobieraj, played outside, where drinks and light refresh-


Mary's RC Church, Sabden, Whalley Parish Church and friends.


boot sale on the vil- i lage hall car park. This event will start [ at 9 a.m. If anyone would like to book a Trefoil Guild stall contact Mrs J. The new programme Greenwood on for Whalley and Dis- 424311.


WHALLEY Community spirit wins praise


VILLAGERS in Rimington and Middop have won well-deserved praise for their outstanding com­ munity spirit. Their parish was “Highly Com­


mended” in the 2007 Calor Lan­ cashire and Merseyside Village of the Year competition, one of only three such commendations across the region. The annual competition is


organised by the Lancashire Asso­ ciation of Parish and Town Coun­ cils (LAPTC), with sponsorship provided by Calor - the UK’s leading supplier of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). Unlike some com­ petitions which judge towns and


villages purely on their pretty appearance, this one looks at what lies beneath the picture postcard


veneer. While still recognising villagers’


efforts with brooms, bulbs and bin bags, it also focuses on other important aspects of rural village life - the things that make a place a thriving community. The six judging criteria are community life, business, young people, older people, the environment and information communication tech­


nology. Overall winner this year was


Borwick, near Carnforth, with Wrea Green, near Lancaster, a


close second. Prizes will be pre­ sented to all the award winners at a ceremony in Penwortham next month. Competition co-ordinator Mar­


ion Gelder commented: “Our con­ gratulations go to all the success­ ful villages; our judges were extremely impressed with all of them and had a difficult task awarding the prizes. However, we must particularly congratulate Borwick on gaining the overall title. For a tiny village with just 162 electors, they have so much going on and such good communi­ ty spirit and they really deserve the top spot.”


Wind generator plan goes back to council


A PLANNING application has been re-submitted to Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council for installa­ tion of a 1 Okw wind powered gen­ erator on a 12m free-standing col­ umn on land to the north of Clerk Hill Road, Wiswell, and to the rear of the abattoir. Comments on the proposal at abbattoir site, off Clerk Hill Road


(number 0699) must be made to the council by August 10th. Other plans submitted include: Read: Proposed side orangery


and porch with alterations to existing building at 1 Read Hall Cottages, Hammond Drive


(0702). Slaidburn: Clear span apex agri­


cultural building with a total floor


area of 429 sq m. at Lower Edge Farm, Tinklers Lane (0696). Wliallcv: Change of use to


upper floor flat and first floor rear extension to expand the restau­ ra n t at Amico Mio, 49 King Street (0225). Wiswell: Replacement of agri­


cultural buiding a t Sheepcote Farm, Moor Lane (0655).


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now available from the secretary, Mrs Joyce Webb, on 01254 823158. The Guild now welcomes those who were not in the Guiding move­ ment, prospective members should also


the Methodist Church Hall on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7-30 p.m., beginning on Sep­ tember 4th, but not in November, December or Janu­ ary.


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make, please donate it to the English Martyrs' RC Church as it is vitally needed to help a poor com­ munity in Africa through the Society of St Vincent de Paul.


Please contact The Presbytery on 01254 82328 if collection is needed.


Seniors' social At Saturday's senior citizens’ social, in Whalley, whist win­ ners were: Ladies - Mrs J. Telfer and Mrs H. Hardy. Gents - Mr J. Wooff and Mrs J. Walms- ley.


Dominoes: Mrs J. Maden and Mr F. Peel.


The group meets on Saturdays at 6-30 for 6-45 p.m. in the Methodist Church Hall.


Inquiries to Helen Hardy on 01254 822988.


New clerk Interviews took place this week for a new clerk for Whalley Parish Council, with the successful candi­ date due to start in September.


The council has thanked its clerk for the past two years, David Openshaw, of Clitheroe.


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