8 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial),
(flavenising), ourniey 422331 (Classified) We all know what’s best for our town
WHO knows best what is good for Clitheroe? Jo Harding, a local resident and business
man did not need to persuade the Clitheroe Civic Society and guests that it is the people of Clitheroe themselves.
local Government? The society met at Brookside School to dis
cuss the topic “Is Local Government Local?” Chairman for the evening, Nigel Rix, and
But how to square that with the realities of
Couns Steve Sutcliffe, John Hill, Allan Knox and Simon Farnsworth shared their experi ences and thoughts on how services are provid ed and how to ensure their efficiency and dem ocratic accountability.
All agreed that there is great confusion
about who does what. Even experienced coun cillors have to consult at length before action can be taken. The press has a vital role to play here in highlighting local concerns and action. We cannot leave it to some unspecified “them” and then complain if it doesn’t suit. The councillors’ advice was “if we don’t do what you want don’t vote for us”. But do vote. Make your views known or Clitheroe will decline into a fea tureless backwater, meekly submitting to central Government’s regular change of direction and one-size-fits-all policy, while moving the money elsewhere. Getting highly qualified and paid coun
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ty employees to relinquish power to small unitary authorities might slow down progress. But again a well informed and determined electorate and a high calibre of councillor should see democracy pre vail. And to ensure that our hamstrung town council can drum up the same local pride as the best parish councils, town councillors need the encouragement of responsible and generous townspeople who will give their neighbours and sur roundings the loving care they deserve. So come on Clitheroe, we have so much
to lose and so much to gain! MARGARET POWELL
‘Leader of the gang’ on assault charge
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tre of Whalley was grabbed from behind and held while another man hit him in the face repeatedly. Blackburn magistrates heard that Dale
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Fielding, who threw the punches, was wearing a large ring a t the time, which one witness had mistaken for a knuckle duster. And the court heard that Fielding had
told the author of a pre-sentence report that he was “top man” in the village and the “leader of the gang” Imposing a suspended sentence, the
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lence and aggression to be acceptable forms of behaviour,” said the magistrate. “You might believe that, but the court doesn’t. We find that kind of behaviour obnoxious.” Fielding (21), of Calder Avenue,
Billington, pleaded guilty to assaulting Thomas Derby causing him actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to six months in prison suspended for 18 months, and made subject to community supervision for 18 months during which he must attend the control anger and learn to manage it (CALM) programme. He was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation to his victim and £65 towards court costs. Mr John Wood (prosecuting) said Mr
Derby had been out with friends and they were in the centre of Whalley when Field ing approached. He started throwing punches at Mr Derby who punched back in self-defence. “At some stage one of the defendant’s
friends took hold of Mr Derby’s arms from behind, effectively rendering him defenceless,” said Mr Wood. “While he was in that position Fielding hit him hard in the face, four or five times. This was a totally unprovoked attack on someone who had been rendered defenceless.” When the magistrate raised the com
ments made in the pre-sentence report, Miss Clare Knight (defending) said there was “no gang as such”. “I t’s just bragging then,” said the chair
man. “I t would appear so,” said Miss
Knight.
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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND
Toddler group B-by-Buddies Tod dler and Carer Group’s Christmas party was well-sup ported, held in Bolton-by-Bowland School hall. There were games and party food followed by songs to welcome Father Christmas who gave gifts to all the tiny tots.
Buddies will reopen on January 11th.
Primary school The children of Bolton-by Bowland CE School had a very enjoyable trip to see “Sleeping Beauty” at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. All chil dren had a school Christmas dinner on Friday joined by the governors and invit ed guests. Many thanks to Mrs Weaver for a won derful meal. Tues day saw the children enjoy their Christ mas party. School closed yesterday after the Christmas service in St Peter and St Paul’s Church.
New Year to all. School reopens on January 7th.
CHATBURN
Manor House Father Christmas vis- ited early to The Manor House, Chatburn, thanks to members of Clitheroe Round Table. Mince pies and mulled wine were enjoyed by all.
mally invited by January 1st, please ring Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995-61586.
The Manor House residents also enjoyed the Whal ley Singers who sang a variety of carols accompanied by piano. A wonderful afternoon enjoyed by all.
Christmas shopping trips were great fun at Oswaldtwistle Mills. On each occa sion residents and staff of The Manor House, thoroughly enjoyed the outings.
CHIPPING
Goodbyes were said to head teacher Mrs Morris, who is mov ing on to another school in Lancashire and thanks extend ed to her for all her hard work over the past few years. A very merry Christ mas and a happy
CHAOS party Chipping Welfare committee's annual Christmas party will be held on Sat urday, January 5th in Chipping Village Hall starting at 4-30 p.m. All residents of Chipping, Thornley, Leagram, Little Bowland and Chaigley aged 60 and over are eligible to attend with part ners. If you would like to go along, but have not been for-
History society The 21st anniversary of Chipping Local History Society was celebrated at Alston Hall. After an excellent meal, Lizzie Jones gave her fascinating and unique presentation on the “Lancashire Witches” dressed in period costume, which she and her husband had designed and made.
ews from the Villages
an opportunity for visitors to seek information about local and family his tory issues; at the same time some members will be working on their own research proj ects. Copies of all the society's publi cations will be on sale, including the new pictorial book produced by mem bers “Chipping in Pictures.”.
DUNSOP BRIDGE
The meeting featured Derek Walden, a member of the Lan cashire Family His tory and Heraldry Society, as guest speaker on “Local Church Heraldry- Alive and Kicking.” His wide-ranging interesting presen tation featured Lan cashire families and churches and in par ticular All Hallow’s Church, Great Mit- ton and St Peter and St Paul’s, Bolton-by-Bow land.
The next informal session of the socie ty takes place on Sunday, February 3rd in St. Mary's Community Centre from 2 p.m. This is
New president At the meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI new president Mrs Mary Beattie wel comed everyone.
Speaker for the evening was Carol from “Girlie Gar dening”.
The business was fea tured on “Tycoon,” a television pro gramme earlier this year.
She gave an explana tion on all their products from gar dening gloves, wellie warmers and gar dening tools in vibrant colours.
She was thanked by Mrs Beattie. Members were asked to give in names for a visit to see the
The children’s party will be on Friday, December 28th at 3- 30 p.m. in the vil lage hall.
“Singing in the Rain” at Clitheroe in February.
A competition for a pretty serviette was judged by Carol.
The raffle was won by Mrs F. Nelson. Birthday flowers were presented to Mrs S. Winstanley.
It was won by Mrs G. Wells, Mrs Mary Cook, Mrs A. Harg reaves.
Mrs Beattie wished everyone a happy Christmas and all the best for 2008
GRINDLETON
Festive WI At
Emily Jones gave an excellent talk on how to be creative with evergreens, berries and nuts and members had the opportunity to make their own dec
Grindleton WI meeting members made Christmas decorations as they enjoyed a warming glass of mulled wine.
the festive
Recent WI events have included an enjoyable visit to Chatsworth on a cold, but sunny Sat urday, and past members were remembered at the “Light up a Life” service.
orations to display at home. Everyone enjoyed the festive supper and had a surprise from Secret Santa.
All members over 70- years-of-age were presented with a Christmas gift.
The midnight com munion service, this year, will be in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, at 11-30 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Members are remind ed that yearly sub scriptions are due in January when a great new pro gramme of events begins with a “Food and Fizz” supper. Please contact Mrs Ann Curtis with your meal choice if not at the last meet ing.
Refuse Refuse collection in Grindleton will be on two days earlier, on Saturday this week instead of next Monday.
HURST GREEN
Carols Tonight young and old are invited to gather round the tree, outside St. Peter's Club at 7 p.m. to sing carols. Collections will be made
The following week collection day will be as normal on the Monday, December 31st.
Christingle On Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, there will be a Christingle and crib service
T.O.M.A.S. and the playground fund and mulled wine and mince pies will be served. After wards there will be the opportunity to sing in the sur rounding pubs and raise more money for good causes. Please join in with this event.
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Nativity Pupils of St. Joseph's RC Primary School performed their Nativity play enti tled "It's a baby!" with pupils from the
when children will help to assemble the crib and on Christ mas Day morning there will be a fami ly communion serv ice at 9-30 a.m.
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The success of the nativity together with the fantastic news th a t in last summer’s key stage two Sats tests St Joseph's achieved a maximum score of 300 and its value added score placed it in the top 5% of schools in the coun try, ranking 11 in the top 100 schools, means tha t the school is breaking up for the Christ mas holidays on a real high.
infant class taking the main parts and the junior class pro viding the choir and i n s t ru m e n ta l accompaniments. Two performances were both packed with standing room only in the evening.
Christingle The annual Christin gle service will be held in St. John's Church, on Monday at 4 p.m. Children and their parents are welcome to wor ship.
KNOWLE GREEN
WI cracking
A party atmosphere was created imme diately with a Christmas tree and tables decked with crackers and festive
Members of Knowle Green and Dutton WI enjoyed their annual Christmas party in St Peter and Paul's Commu nity Centre, Roch ester.
The evening conclud ed with president Mrs P. Lamper wishing everyone a very merry Christ mas and a happy New Year.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious Jacob’s join supper pre pared by all the members and com mittee. A tempting spread of turkey, ham, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls and great variety of sal ads and dressings followed by scrump tious puddings to make even Nigella envious, enhanced with a glass of wine. Afterwards Christ mas gifts were exchanged and party games were played. Mrs Kate Akroyd was present ed with a garden pot planted with winter shrubs for all her hard work as past president.
decorations, and carols playing in the background.
New Year Tickets are now avail able for the New Year’s Eve party being held in Knowle Green Vil lage Hall at 8 p.m.
The party revellers will enjoy dancing to live music from the Mark Kitto Band, a carvery buffet at 9 p.m. and bacon butties at 1- 30 a.m., as well as a licensed bar.
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