14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, September 13th, 2007


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Climbers’ support for Balkans peace project


SEVERAL members of Clith­ eroe Mountaineering Club joined other mountaineers in Montenegro to further the cause of forming a Balkans Peace Park, which has United Nation


support. The stunning Prokletije Moun­


tains form the borders between Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. They climb to over 8,000 ft and compare well with world-famous mountain areas such as Yosemite Valley in California. Unfortunately, in this troubled


area of the world, the Prokletije mountains do not have the protec­ tion of National Park status to pre­ vent things such as illegal logging. One of the Peace Park objectives


of promoting mountaineering tourism was achieved in 2006 with the signing of an accord between the three countries to allow moun­ taineers (with police permission) to cross over national borders in the course of a mountaineering trip. The purpose of the trip, which


involved Clitheroe members John Barrett, John Hitch and chairman Brian Davies, was to test the accord in reality. A small group of people would climb a mountain in each country, as well as crossing national borders over high cols, either walk­ ing or by mountain bike. In the


SABDEN


Thursday club The St Nicholas Church Thursday Club is up and run­ ning again.


It is held on the first and third Thursday of each month for junior school chil­ dren only. Four year olds must be accom­ panied.


The club runs during school term-time only and due to its popularity numbers are limited.


eyent, the objectives were fully met and four mountain border crossings were made in total between Mon­ tenegro, Albania and Kosovo, as well as four mountains climbed. However, there was a minor inci­


dent involving the Montenegro bor­ der police with a short-lived arrest of three of the group, including Mr Davies. They had abandoned their mountain bikes to climb a distant mountain where the borders of all three countries meet. The police


Ribble Valley” was won by Margaret Pinder,


Jennie


Bradley was second and Susan Farrand third.


Twenty members had enjoyed an evening at Alston Hall, arranged by the pres­ ident. An excellent meal was followed by a talk by Mr Peter McKenna entitled “Antiques and Their Value”.


He had valued small items taken along by members and was thanked by Mary Parker.


Healthy living President Mary Park­ er presided a t the meeting of Slaidburn WI held in the vil­ lage hall.


Carol Baird, of Age Concern, spoke about a project fund­ ed by the NHS to promote healthy activities for the eld­ erly people of Slaid­ burn, Waddington and West Bradford.


The president then introduced Richard and Peter, of Ribble Valley Camcorder Club, and they showed entertaining films made by their members. They were thanked by Pat Gar­ nett.


The competition for “A landscape of the


Young Farmers Slaidburn Young Farmers enjoyed a games night in Slaid­ burn Village Hall on Monday. The six members of the club who performed as Take That (Tim Ankers, Jessica Dodd, Daniel Park­ er, Seth Blakey, Stephen and James Harrison) in last years “Stars in Their Eyes” competition were presented with limited edition CD plaques after a pic­ ture of them had won second prize in a competition organ­ ised by the Take That Fan Club.


Next Monday’s meet­ ing is the club AGM in Slaidburn Village Hall at 7-30 p.m. Members and advi­ sory are welcome.


BRADFORD . WEST i ews from the Villages


Sunday service Sunday worship at West Bradford Methodist Church will be at 2 p.m. when the preacher will be Mrs Christine Beggs. .


Communion The Rev. Stewart Rid­ ley will celebrate Holy Communion at St Catherine’s Church on Sunday at 9-15 a.m.


the salute in-Hyde Park, and several others spoke of the time when the late Miss Betty Postleth- waite informed them they "would join the Trefoil Guild". Two founder members of the Whalley Guild, which was founded 53 years, ago were


Memories


In the absence of the speaker, members of Whalley and District Trefoil Guild and visitors reminisced about their days as Guides and Guide leaders at the first meeting of the sea­ son, held in the Methodist Church Hall.


Digging trenches in the rain at camp, fending off nosy cows in the middle of the night and helping Brownies with badges were just some of the events recalled, bringing about much laughter.


One member proudly recalled being among the many girls who met Princess Mar­ garet when she took


. present. There will be meetings in the church hall at 7-30 p.m. on the first Thursday in October and November, with a break then until February. Women who have not been in Guiding at all are now welcome in the Trefoil Guild move­ ment. Anyone who would like a pro­ gramme should con­ tact the secretary, Joyce Webb, on 01254 823158.


After school The first of the term's after school church services for children, parents and other relatives is today in the parish church at 3-45 p.m.


New players New bridge players are very welcome at the Bridge Club, which meets on Tuesday evenings at 6-45 p.m. in the Dog


Inn. Inquiries should be made to Jean Walmsley on 01254 824712.


Gifts needed Gifts are required for sale at the annual coffee morning of Whalley English Martyrs' RC Church in The Presbytery on


' Saturday, September 29th. Anyone who can help is asked to callt Marian Strahan on 01254 822447.


Divine chocs Members of-Whalley Methodist Church who have been buy­ ing chocolate from the stall after the service on Sunday mornings are helping to support a Ghana­ ian cocoa farmers' co-operative in KuapaKokoo.


Last week £10.05 was raised at the Traid- craft stall. The chocolate company has been able to announce a dividend for the first time, enabling £47,353 to be sent to the co­ operative.


President's visit The president of the SVP Conference, Mr Phil Mahon, will speak at both masses at the English Mar­ tyrs' RC Church this


weekend. There will be a collection out­ side the church fol­ lowing masses.


As the children's litur­ gy has resumed, everyone involved with young people in the parish is invited to a get together with some food and discussion following mass on Sunday.


Venue change The public meeting of Whalley Christian Action Group will take place on Thurs­ day, September 27th, at Billington Baptist Chapel instead of the English Martyrs' RC Church.


The speaker will be Ana Cristina Villa Betancourt, a mem­ ber of the Marian Community of Rec­ onciliation and secre­ tary to Vicar General Mgr. Mark Davies. Her subject will be entitled “Faith in Everyday Life”.


Anyone requiring transport should contact Monica Ward, Denis Cassidy or Father Philip at the English Martyrs' as soon as possible.


Bam shuffle


Country dancing, music and supper were greatly enjoyed


were expecting mountain bikers at the col with'Kosovo, but when three individuals appeared from a distant mountain in Albania the police sus­ pected that they were bandits! / “Of course, it was a mistake and


as soon as we revealed our hidden bikes and showed our passports the matter was cleared up,” said Mr Davies. “The two other Clitheroe mem­


bers, John Barrett and John Hitch, came up from Montenegro to the border with Kosovo in a four-wheel- drive vehicle to meet us and collect our bags. They were stopped by the Montenegro border police and told that the police were in the process of arresting three bandits coming from Albania! “Once the misunderstanding was


cleared up, our friends were able to pick up our bags and take them back to Montenegro while we con­ tinued on bikes." For more information about the


Balkans Peace Park project, call John Barrett on 01200 425884 or visit the website www.balkanspeace park.org Our picture shows the three


mountaineers, including Mr Davies who were mistaken for bandits. They are pictured displaying


“Balkans Peace Park” in three lan­ guages on the mountain top where all three countries’ borders meet, (s)


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And a trip to Wales too!


THE annual Welsh camp­ ing meet of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club Welsh was held at Brithdir near Dolgellau. Despite optimistic fore­


casts of good weather, Sat­ urday proved to be a very cloudy day, providing challenging navigation in • the mountains. . Starting from the vil-


' lage of Croesor members climbed the southwest ridge of Cnicht, then descended towards Llyn yr Adar enjoying the only brief spell of sunshine of the day. An old tramway incline,


climbing south between spoil tips, took the party to a path leading up the north-east ridge of Moel- wyn Mawr, then on to the summit of Moelwyn Bach whose grassy west ridge was followed back to Croesor. On the Sunday, mem­


bers took the local bus to Llanuwchllyn near Lake Bala so th a t they could complete a full traverse of the Aran mountains from north to south. Another day of excel­


lent weather on Monday enticed a group of moun­ tain bikers to ride the cycle track from Dolgellau


to Barmouth and back, while another party head­ ed for the Minffordd hotel to climb Cader Idris and Mynydd Moel via a cir­ cuit of the rocky rim above Cwm Cau. The club’s next weekend


meet will be held from tomorrow, Friday, Sep­ tember 14th, a t Low House climbing h u t in Coniston. Further details may be obtained from the meets organiser, telephone 01200428766. • Swindale near Shap


in the eastern Lakes was the venue for the club’s August day meet. Leaving the valley by


the Old Corpse Road, members walked in damp, misty weather to the sum­ mit of Brown Howe, then retraced their steps to Sel- side end to reach the sum­ mits of Selside, Artlecrag


at Hawthorn Farm, Barrow, home of the Tenant family, on Saturday. This raised over £434 towards paying for new refreshment services at Whalley Parish Church.


Playing were Carol Lowe and Janet and Alan Burns, who were joined by the three other members of the Garage Band, Jim King, Pete Monk and Anthony Brown. The caller was Peter Macmil­ lan.


Whist winners Members of Whalley Senior Citizens' group met at the Methodist Church Hall on Saturday.


Whist winners were: Ladies - Mrs P. Wooff and Miss J. Telfer. Gents - Mrs. J. Walmsley and Mrs D. Farnsworth. Dominoes - Mr J, Hartley and Mrs. M. Maden;


Helpers


Many parents of new children attending Whalley Primary School have offered to help in various ways in school. Before anyone comes in contact with chil­ dren they need to complete a CRB clearance form, available from the school office.


The forms are also needed by anyone transporting children


Pike and Branstree. After descending into Mosedale the party climbed Harrop Pike, Great Yarlside and Sleddale Pike on the return to Swindale Head. • The geology of the


Scottish Munros will fea­ ture in an illustrated lec­ ture by Rachel Jackson at Clitheroe Mountaineering


.Club’s next meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday Sep­ tember 20th in Clitheroe Cricket Club. A day meet to Borrow-


dale for rock climbing and mountain walking will take place on Sunday Sep­ tember 23rd, leaving the council offices car park at 8 a.m. For further details con­


tact Eric Mansfield, tele­ phone 01200 423364. Our pictures shows some


of the climbers on one of the Welsh peaks, (s)


for sports fixtures. Drivers need to check that their car insurance allows for the transport of chil­ dren and they must also check about car seats.


Thanks to the propri­ etors of the Whalley Arms, drivers may park free while they drop off or collect children. For this they need a badge to be displayed while there, these being available from the school office.


The idea is that chil­ dren may be taken safely to school through the church­ yard. Writing in the weekly school news­ letter, head teacher Mr Brian Beresford says parents have informed him that this system is quick­ er and safer than driving round to find a place to park. Three new members of staff have joined the school this term. Mrs C. Meaks, as yet an unqualified teacher, will be at the school working alongside teachers for a year under the Graduate Teacher Scheme. Mrs C. Holland, a teaching assistant, will work with spe­ cial needs children and Mrs B. Rerishaw has replaced Mrs Anne Cheeseman as cleaner.


Three cheers were given by the children


on Friday lunch-time .for Mrs S. Haworth, who was performing her duties for the last time as welfare assis­ tant. A replacement for Mrs Haworth to supervise children from 11-55 a.m. until 1-05 p.m. is being sought. A meeting for parents of pupils in Year 6 takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The meeting will be chaired by teacher Derek Pickup and John Thompson,


. area pupil access offi­ cer, who will be able to update the admis­ sions process and explain any change


Music event “Cat and friend” will entertain at the Vil­ lage Hall on Sunday from 2 p.m. Anyone may take up the microphone and Cat will play either the organ or keyboard


Music will include songs from the shows and a variety of rhythms. This is a casual drop-in up to 4 p.m. The cost of £2


includes tea and cakes.


Final walk Tomorrow will see the


last of the summer walks organised by Whalley Christian Action Group. It will start from the Meth­ odist church and inquiries should be •mnHptn A. (r. BoWlfiS


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show brings crowds THE first open auction sale at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday attracted an excellent crowd. The Show and Sale of Suffolk and


Euro Rams resulted in a decent trade throughout, with most vendors content and satisfied that stock can now be sold again through an open market following the recent foot and mouth restrictions. The Suffolk section, sponsored by


Country and Commercial Insurance Brokers, of Longridge, was the first to be judged and Mr Mark Falshaw, of Bury, finally decided to award the champi­ onship to Mr John Nutter, of Hurst Green. His Shearling then went on to sell for 410 gns to Mr Martin Taylor of Helmshore. The show then moved on to that of the


Continentals, sponsored by Carrs Billington, and judge of the Texel section Mr Andrew Holden, of Oswaldtwistle, had a more difficult task ahead of him with all the classes being full. A Shear­ ling ram again was awarded the champi­ onship within this section shown by Mr A. Harker, of Long Preston. This went on to sell for 300 gns to Mr John Red- mayne, of Clitheroe. As with the Suffolks, good quality


Texels and Continentals were good to place with lesser sorts being something of a struggle. Pictured top is the Suffolk champion


with, from the left, Mr Nutter (vendor), Mrs Debbie Treacey (sponsor Country and Commercial Insurance Brokers) and Mr Falshaw (judge), (s) The Continental champion, right,


with, from the left, Mr Harker (vendor), Ms Liz Trickett (sponsor Carrs Billing­ ton) and Mr Holden (judge), (s)


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