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


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Yorkshire Dales’ outstanding natural beauty


CLITHEROE Naturalists had an intriguing trip to the Yorkshire Dales where they witnessed the area's out­ standing natural beauty. Five members walked


from Hebden to Grassington along the River Wharfe. The rest of the party visit­


ed Grimwith Reservoir, an important source of water for the city of Bradford and


a t its fullest after recent heavy rain. Three becks run into the


reservoir, Grimwith, Sower and Blea. The area was still thriving


with wildlife. The party spotted 52 varieties of flow­ ers, including bog asphodel, kidney vetch and sneeze- wort, and 22 species of birds, including Canada and grey­


lag geese, and a mallard with 10 young ducklings. The next walk is to Cra-


coe. To book, please ring 01200


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Loner spat at mother


A 29-YEAR-OLD man was desperate to “cut the apron strings” and get away from his overbearing mother, a court was told. Hyndbum magistrates heard that Daniel


Allen had finally realised it was time to move on after police became involved when he and his mum argued because she had been ringing him at the pub to find out where he was. Defence solicitor Mr Roger Pickles said


his client totally refuted claims by his moth­ er that he needed psychiatric help. “He accepts that he is a loner and lives his


life his way, but that is his choice and does not mean he has mental health issues,” said Mr Pickles. “He feels so strongly about this that he


will go to prison rather than co-operate with any psychiatric assessment or treatment if it was made part of a community order.” Allen, of Pasturelands Drive, Billington,


pleaded guilty to assaulting his mother, Denise Macara, and damaging a telephone and two vases belonging to her. He was made subject to community supervision for 18 months and ordered to pay £100 in com­ pensation and £60 in prosecution costs. Miss Charlotte Crane (prosecuting) said


Mrs Macara said her son was “a bit of a loner” who had problems which weren't helped by alcohol. On the day of the inci­ dent when he didn’t come home from work she made several calls to his mobile to try and urge him to come home. When he did arrive home there was a row,


during which Allen grabbed his mother by the wrists and spat on her. Mr Pickles said Allen was adamant that


he didn’t require or desire psychiatric help. “He got wound up by his mother and it


got a bit physical and that is all,” said Mr Pickles. “He feels that everyone is blaming him,


but feels strongly that there is another side to this. He is a 29-year-old man and he has realised he shouldn’t be living at home any­ more. He doesn’t want to be phoned at the pub and asked where he is and when he is coming home. “If he hadn’t been living at home none of


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this would have happened,” said Mr Pickles. “He would simply have left the pub when he was ready and gone home. He says this request for psychiatric assessment is yet another attempt at control.”


REDUCTIONS ON Keep market alive


A CRUCIAL meeting has been arranged to help keep small market towns like Clitheroe alive in the 21st century. Clitheroe The Future is a partnership


formed under the Government’s Market Towns Initiative with the aim of securing a viable and vibrant economic and social future for the town. Its AGM, where mem­ bers of the public are invited to have their say, will take place in September. Project Manager Richard Jackson has


called for as many people as possible to attend, particularly to discuss what will happen once the NWDA money has been spent. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 5th, at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary's Centre. Any nominations for people to sit on the


Clitheroe the Future executive should be sent to Mr Jackson by August 29th.


www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk ilk and help raise funds for animal centre


day, August 19th, between noon and 4 p.m. A one mile marked course will be laid out, and entrants are encouraged to gain sponsorship either by the lap or for a fixed amount. You can even take your dog along too!


Sergeant’s vow to keep town safe!


THE new police sergeant at Clitheroe wants to continue the tough stance against anti-social behaviour and ensure the Ribble Valley remains the safest place to live in Lancashire. Sgt Rob Evans (33), pic-


ing and reduction co-ordinator, he is keen to work with the pub­ lic to crack down on crime in the Ribble Valley. Born in Staffordshire, he


moved to Burnley with his fam­ ily in 1983 and attended Lower House Juniors before moving to Habergham High Sixth Form Centre. After finishing his A- levels, he fulfilled his long-held desire of joining the police.


considerable police experience and he has bags of it. He spent the first few years of his policing career in Accrington, before moving to Great Harwood. He quickly rose through the ranks and was promoted to acting ser­ geant in Blackburn. He has worked in the Ribble Valley for the past seven years and intends to carry on with the good work of officers in reduc­ ing criminal activity in the rural borough. He said: “The Ribble Valley is the safest place to live m the


Ramblers


EVEN transport trouble could not stop local walkers enjoying a ramble. Members of the


North East Lan­ cashire Ramblers’ group headed to the North York Moors. Although one of the coaches broke down near Sutton Bank, north of Thirsk, the walkers were unde­ terred. Determind- ed not to be put off by the inconven­ ience, walk leaders instead organised rambles in th a t


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reduced crime figures at all times and we are urging mem­ bers of the public who have an issue with crime or have wit­ nessed any criminal activity to come forward.” Sgt Evans has renewed his


plea to householders to keep windows and doors locked at all times. He is also urging motorists not to leave expensive items on show. Outside work Sgt Evans enjoys travelling, cycling, walk­ ing, DIYmg and socialising. (A230707/2)


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