2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 16th, 2007


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


i i Valley M a tte rs ............................ 6 and 7 H Village N ew s ..................... 11,12 and 13 S School Days ............................................ 15 El Weekcndplus ..........................16 and 17 S L e t t e r s ........................................................19 N Family N o t ic e s ........................22 and 23 El Readersplus ............................................24 13 Motors Today ............................ 43 to 52 IS S p o r t ............................ . ................53 to 56


AT A GLANCE... Donnie’s bench unveiled - page 4


Drunken late-night attack - page 5 Wedding special - page 20 F arm er ’s horror - page 23


INFORMATION


Duly chi'mist: B o o ts th e C h em is t , 15-19 C a s t le S t r e e t , C i i th e ro e : S u n d ay , n o o n to 1 p .m . Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emerg en cy 999 an d ask for fire service. Illcctricilv: 0800 1951141.


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Wafer: 0845 462200. C o u n cils : R ih h le Valley B o ro u g h C o u n c i l, C l i th e ro e 425111. Cli th e ro e Town Council, 424722. H o sp i ta ls : R o y a l B la c k b u rn R o y a l H o s p i ta l : 01254 2C3555. A i r e d a le G e n e ra l H o s p i ta l , S te e to n : 0 1 5 3 5 052511. Cli th e ro e C om m u n ity Hosp ital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 410055. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Rihhle Valley 01200 429340. environmental Agency: em erg en c ie s - 0800 807000. Drugs: Local co n f id en tia l ad v ice an d in fo rm a tio n line: 01200 444484. N a tio n a l: 0800 770000. Kibble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428004. Sama r itan s: 01254 002424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural S tress Network: 01200 427771. Q UE ST ( sp e c ia lis t smoking c e s sa t io n s e rv ic e ) : 01254 358095. Kibble Valley Citizens' Advice Bureau: 01200 4289GG.


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LANGHO ■ ■ READ ■ BURNLEY ■ ACCRINGTON BLACKBURN■ WEEKEND WEATHER: Forecasters predict it will


be warm and dry on Saturday. Showers are expected on Sunday. SUNRISE: 5-48 a.m. SUNSET: 8-40 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 8-10 p.m.


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Show goes on - without beasts


THE show will go on a t Chip­ ping, but ITodder Valley Show has taken a decision not to stage a showfield event next month. As we went to press, Hodder Val­


ley Show chairman James Carr told us that in view of the foot and mouth outbreak and subsequent animal movement ban, the commit­ tee has reluctantly decided not to stage a showfield event this year. It will, he said, proceed on a limit­


ed basis with entries in the children’s classes and Young Farmers’ classes being exhibited in Newton Village Hall on Saturday September 8th, the date of the original show. In 2001, the show fell victim to the foot and mouth outbreak and


was cancelled. Society treasurer Robert Ilaigh said this year’s deci­ sion was taken on Tuesday evening and was “very disappointing as there was a lot of hard work and effort by people involved.” Despite the foot and mouth out­


break in Surrey earlier this month, organisers of Chipping Show have decided to press ahead with their 80th annual show, which takes place a week on Saturday (August 25th). However, due to the current


nationwide ban on the movement of any cloven-hoofed animals (except those going direct to slaughter), the popular Bank Holiday weekend event will not feature any cattle, sheep or goats.


Show secretary Mr Stanley Bul­


lock says the event still promises something for everyone. He said: “We are definitely car­


rying on. “Although there won’t be any


cattle, sheep or goats at this year’s show, we have lots of other animal classes and attractions for visitors to enjoy a good day out.” Our picture shows Richard Seed


who enjoyed showing his sheep in the Hodder Valley Show last year. G090906/2w


© Farmers across Lancashire are


being urged by Trading Standards officers and police to continue to obey the ban on animal move­ ments.


Conservatory firm among best


CLITHEROE conservatory giant Ultraframe is among the top con­ tenders for the 2007 Best Factory Awards for companies with pio­ neering work practices. The award from the Cranfield


School of Management and the magazine Works Management will be announced in London on Friday, September 21st.


Other contenders are for plants


producing printed circuit boards, kegged beer, aircraft landing gear systems and medicines. Awards director Dr Marek


Szwejczewski said the national honours highlight manufacturing excellence and showcase best prac­ tice’ “The UK has some excellent


small and large factories, which successfully compete in tough global and local markets. These awards allow us to recognise that achievement and highlight sys­ tems and processes that others can learn from,” he said. Ultraframe is the only Lan­


cashire company to feature among the 12 UK finalists.


Food and tourism experts on panel


© continued from page 1 She said: “The Ribble


Valley is blessed with far more than its fair share of truly top-class food pro­ ducers and purveyors - many of them award win­ ners. This innovative trail is a great way of bringing them together in a pack­ age to promote the Valley to anyone who appreciates really good food.” Rebecca Kay added:


“Food is now one of the nation’s favourite pas­ times and we are hoping


enthusiastic foodies from across the country will flock to the Ribble Valley to see what we have to offer. “We have some of the


finest producers and restaurateurs in the coun­ try and this trail will help to put them and Ribble Valley on the tourist map.” The Ribble Valley Food


Trail will be compiled by an independent panel comprising food and tourism experts and writ­ ers from throughout the


area. I t will include a series of maps featuring the area’s foodie land­ marks for food enthusiasts to follow by foot or public transport. To be included in the


food trail, participants must be based in Ribble Valley and show a com­ mitment to local produce, high quality foodstuffs and excellent customer service. Whether you pro­ duce the food or drink yourself, sell it in a shop or serve it on a plate, you could take part.


For more information


about the Ribble Valley Food Trail and how to be included on it, contact Rebecca Kay on 01200 414496 or via the council’s website: www.ribbleval- ley.gov.uk Our picture shows the


launch of the Ribble Val­ ley Food Trail with, from the left, Mayor Court. Doreen Taylor, tourism officer Rebecca Kay and food writers Olivia Assheton and our own Marcia Morris. (A140807/lc)


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Death crash


court charge A WHALLEY man has appeared before Black­ burn Magistrates charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Ashley Fielding (20), of


Whiteoak Farm, Whalley Banks, had his case sent to Preston Crown Court, where he is due to appear on December 12th. He gave no indication of plea. The charge relates to a


crash in Mellor on April 21st. It is alleged Fielding was the driver of Honda Civic which collided with a parked car in Mellor Lane. Front seat passenger


Ashley Connell (23), of Wilpshire, died when he was thrown through the windscreen. Three other people in the car suffered serious injuries and Field­ ing also sustained a bro­ ken shoulder and pelvis.


Pendle Club


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs Marjorie Collier and Mrs Frances Porter. Mrs Eileen Hadfield and Mr Brian Holden. Experienced players wel­


come every Monday at 1- 30 p.m. Solo whist winners were: Mrs J. Thornton, Mrs M. Holding, S. Hold­ en. New members welcome every Monday at 7 p.m. Dominoes: joint 1, Mrs


J. Bargh and F. Giles, joint 3, Mrs M. Smith, G. Berry, D. Lowe. New members welcome


every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is held


every Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. and line dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


Winning pair


RESIDENTS of the Rib­ ble Valley will be joining the crowds at Southport Flower Show, thanks to Holden Clough Nursery and the Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times! Mrs Ali­ son Hargreaves, of Central Avenue, Clitheroe and Mrs Gwen Winder, of Throstle Nest, Chipping won two tickets each to the show (worth £32) in last week’s competition. The show starts today and finishes on Sunday.


Bridge club


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were: NS Chris Pollard and Janet Bailey, Jean Martin- dale and Jean Taylor. EW Kath Higson and Joan Bowker, Moira Phillips and Jean Bailey. On Thursday, winners


were: NS Brenda Wilson and John Renton, Merle Allen and Deanna Atkin­ son. EW Frances Porter and Geoff Capstick, Sue Johnson and Ernest Ormand.


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LATEST LOCAL NEWS AND SPORT


OQNUN Scouts invest in new Beavers Bank scam warning


VALLEY residents are being warned about the lat­ est banking scam. E-mails asking for per­


sonal and security informa- tion,and claiming to be from the Halifax, Nation­ wide, Royal Bank of Scot­ land, and other reputable organisations have been sent to individuals. Similar scams are also in


operation involving phone calls to customers of Abbey National. Lancashire County


Council's cabinet member for community planning and partnerships, County Coun. Jean Battle, said: “Ironically the fraudsters


are contacting consumers and pretending to be con­ cerned about preventing fraud. You must never give out your personal information in this way. You must be very careful about revealing any infor­ mation over the phone or clicking on any links con­ tained in e-mails. ” The top tips are: 0 Treat all unsolicited e-


mails and phone calls allegedly from banks and building societies with extreme caution. Genuine banks and building soci­ eties never ask for security information via an e-mail or on the telephone.


O Never use a link incor­


porated in an e-mail to visit the ‘official’ site. • If you are on a bank­


ing s ite where personal details are necessary make sure i t has an address starting https// and it has a closed padlock on the bottom right of the page. • If in doubt ask the


request to be put in writing and check with your bank or building society. Concerned consumers


who think they may have been a victim should regis­ te r their complaint with Consumer Direct on 08454 040506 or a t www.con- sumerdirect.gov.uk.


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VISIT YOUR VIEWS


EIGHT Beaver Scouts from Si Paul’s Church, Low Moor, Clitheroe, were invested during the group’s last meet­ ing. Our picture shows the newly-invested Beaver Scouts. (B280607/2)


Bomb blackmail hoax: man in court


A CLITHEROE man accused of th rea tening to carry out bomb attacks on Tesco stores unless they paid him £1 million has made a second brief appearance in court. The alleged offences caused


Tesco to close 14 of their super­ markets across the country on July 14th this year, including the store in Clitheroe. Philip McHugh (51), of Milton


Avenue, Clitheroe, spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at Luton Crown Court. This was purely a remand hearing and the charges were not put to the defendant. That will be done on his


next court appearance, scheduled for November 5th at St Albans Crown Court. McHugh faces two specimen


charges of blackmail and two of making bomb hoaxes. The black­ mail offences relate to July 7th and July 13th when Tesco received demands for £500,000 on each occasion. The bomb hoaxes refer to two of the 14 stores th a t were closed - one in Victoria Street, Grimsby, and one in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. I t is alleged McHugh waged a


campaign against the supermarket giant from the end of May, threat­ ening to plant bombs and contam­


inate food. McHugh, who was dressed in a grey jogging suit and has glasses and receding hair, was remanded in custody. No applica­ tion was made for bail. • The investigation into the


alleged bomb threats against Tesco was spearheaded by Hert­ fordshire Police, as Tesco’s head­ quarters is in that county. Officers travelled from Hertfordshire to Clitheroe to arrest McHugh with assistance from Lancashire Con­ stabulary. He was questioned and charged


in Hertfordshire, which is why the court proceedings will take place there.


Big firm finally leaves village


SABDEN has lost one of its main employers. Workers a t Contrast Uphol­


stery, owned by Preston-based Tetrad Pic, were told in May that the company would be centralis­ ing operations and relocating to Preston later in the year - and now the lights have finally gone out on the Whalley Road site. Company bosses were hoping


that all of the 61-strong work­ force would make the move, but 16 employees decided against the transfer. Group human resources man­


ager Mr Peter Sherliker said: “I t ’s all done and dusted now and everyone seems happy very with


it all. In total there were 16 people


who didn’t make the transfer


which is obviously unfortunate. There was a slight delay in pro­ duction while the transfer was carried out bu t we’re back on track now and everything is going well. The site was put on the market


for £lm. and i t is believed that it has been bought by former Padi- ham company Winchester Furni­ ture. ..............................


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