14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 22nd,2007


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www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk ews from the Villages BILLINGTON Our arrangements


more or less same I WRITE in response to the letters from P au l Frankland and Bruce Dowles in the November 15th edition of th e Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, on behalf of Clitheroe Town Council. Firstly, on behalf of the Town


Mayor, Coun. David Berryman, I would like to thank all those who took part in the services and parade and those members of th e public who attended the service at the war memo­ rial. The arrangements that were made


this year were very similar to those when the National Pause to Remem­ ber coincided with Remembrance Sunday on the last occasion in 2001. For over 25 years the service at the


war memorial has started at noon so that the whole of the town can come together after they have attended their own church service. The Town Mayor, as the first citi­


zen, lays the first wreath a t the war memorial. He does not, however, lay a wreath on the National Pause to Remember Day. On that occasion he observes the two minutes’ silence at the Castle Gates, where he is joined by shoppers, those who work in the town, and visitors.


IAN WOOLSTENCROFT, Town Clerk


This disgraceful


state of affairs! I SAY “well done” to Paul Frankland, Bruce Dowles and Bert Hardwick on their letters in the Clitheroe Advertis­ er and Times last week. In Berkshire at 11 a.m. on Sunday


November 11th, I remembered all those who have given their all in two world wars and various other conflicts over the years. Today it’s Afghanistan and Iraq where we find our heroes. From 1946, as a nine-year-old, I have remembered those who fought and died for this country. On occasions I have marched with furled umbrella and bowler hat at Remembrance serv­ ices and felt proud to do so. Once I stood to attention in the Amazon jun­ gle in South America a t l lo ’cloek. Imagine my horror to learn on my


re tu rn home from Berkshire th a t Remembrance Day in Clitheroe took place over an hour later. Then we had some “jobs-worthy” stopping a gen­ tleman from laying his wreath. I find on both accounts this behav­


iour is disgraceful and despicable. Everyone involved in choosing to have this year’s Remembrance Day Service at the wrong time should hang their heads in shame. There is no excuse as we have been doing it since 1919. Why didn’t the officials get some other per­ son to conduct the service? I am sure the Salvation Army would have done a fine job. Thankfully I am in my 70th year and not my 20s. I dread to think what this once great country will be like in 20 years time. We must never forget our armed


services and what they do for all of us. I salute every one of them.


MARTIN JAMES, Kingfisher, Grindlclon


Bring Christmas cheer to our troops


BRING cheer to the boys abroad. A housewife in Kent, mother of a


Captain in the Grenadier Guards, has pledged to send a Christmas parcel to each one of the 13,000 troops se rv in g in I raq and Afghanis tan. She is looking for groups of people to help quickly as the last free posting date is Decem­ ber 7th. We have pledged our sup­ port locally and need your help. People feel goodwill to the Armed


Forces, but it is not being transmit­ ted to them and the troops feel for­ gotten. It's time to say “thank you” and help boost morale. The servicemen and women have


basic supplies, but appreciate a few treats and some don't receive any parcels at all. Anything but choco­ late, as i t melts , but Jammy Dodgers, Sh e rb e t Fountains,


Religion, politics


are partners PAUL FRANKLAND remarked (last week’s letters) that, unlike last year’s officiant a t the annual Service of Remembrance, this year’s “kept to the facts and did not use the opportu­ nity to air political views...” While I cannot recall anything either unusual or untoward being said last year, I fear that Mr Frankland falls into a fairly common error the idea that religion and politics should not be mixed. But it is difficult to think of any authentic religion which does not take politics seriously (try telling the Buddhist monks in Burma tha t they should keep out of politics); and what, fur­ thermore, is a political fact? This kind of narrow and somewhat simplistic view is often promoted by politicians who cannot abide criticism, particu­ larly when it comes from people of faith. Perhaps Mr Frankland was offended because last year’s speaker said something with which he person­ ally disagreed; perhaps he defines facts as those things he believes to be true, and anything else is, by defini­ tion, fiction? The fact is that religion and politics


have always been partners and will always be. This is because religion in general, and the Christian Faith in particular, does not disengage from the world; rather it seeks to change it, and for the better. A robust doctrine of creation, to which the Biblical writers witness, is that humanity, made in the image and likeness of the Creator God, has been conferred not only dig­ nity and authority, but also responsi­ bility. We are God’s representatives, even co-creators, with permission to use, but not abuse, the Earth and the societies in which we live. This means that whenever abuses occur a t what­ ever level - and the world of politics is certainly no exception - we must speak. The Christian Faith is particu­ larly concerned with values such as peace, truth and justice (all values inextricably tied into the Act of Remembrance) and Christians ought to feel as able as anyone else to com­ ment on anything that works against peace, is untrue, or unjust, even if those comments are made from a pub­


liquorice, Sudoku books, yo-yo's, candles and chewing gum, sachets of sauces and lads mags (nothing hardcore) are fine. Imaginative wrappings make it more special. The rule is first names only and


no addresses so the soldiers don't need to send th an k -y o u s . The sender has the recipient’s name so there is no danger of offending a woman soldier. This is being organised so that


each regiment is supported. If you can put together a £10 Christmas parcel for a soldier before December 7th, and want to help, please call Mandy Brennan 01200 441551 or e- mail mandy.brennan@lineone.net. for a name and address to send your parcel to.


MANDY BRENNAN, Grincllclon


lic platform. Indeed, to make them privately would be of little use. Over two and a half millennia ago


the Prophet Amos told the political and social elite of his day: “Hear this word, you cows of Bashan (he was not referring to animals!) who are on Mount Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush th e needy......The Lord God has sworn by his holiness: The time is surely coming when they shall take you away with hooks...” (Amos 4:1 - 2). You won’t be sur­ prised to know they objected to being spoken to like this; they may well have told Amos to keep his nose out of pol­ itics. But he didn’t and we won’t either.


THE REV. CANON DR PETER SHEPHERD


Some different


values from ours AFTER reading the letters regarding Remembrance Sunday in this week’s paper, I thought you might like to hear the following. My daughter who lives in Canada


sent me this account of her son’s Remembrance Day service at school, where the Monday after Remembrance Sunday is a public holiday. They obvi­ ously have different values than Britain


“Went to the Remembrance Service


a t school this morning. I t was very moving. They all sang the National Anthem (which they do every morn­ ing in school anyway - quite sad really th a t my kids have spent so long in English schools and never sung - or know the words to - the British anthem, but they can both now sing the Canadian anthem), the choir sang songs, then some kids read out poems they had written and then they had a ‘veteran’ covered in his medals who did a little talk, then they had a slide show presentation with lots of photos of war graves, soldiers in both wars, peace­ keeping troops etc, etc, and fields of poppies. Then they had the trumpet reveille on the sound system and a minute's silence. Then the two kids from each class carried the wreath that their class had made down to the front of the hall. Clare and I both came out and said how sad it was that it is hard­


ly even mentioned in British schools let alone a full service like that, for fear of ‘upsetting minorities’ etc, especial­ ly when my son quoted the figures which they have been learning all week, that 110,000 Canadians died in both wars, while one million Brits died in the First World War alone. Here they had far less people involved and killed and yet they recognise what they did and teach the kids about it. He has been learning about the battles which the Canadians won singlehand- edly (??) in the F irs t World War (apparently in 1914 the Brits tried to capture a hill - which we think was Vimy Ridge, as he could not remem­ ber the name - and couldn't, then in 1915 the French tried to capture it and couldn't, then in 1917 the Canadians did capture it! But at least they do teach the kids about the victories, rather than brushing them under the carpet for fear of offending someone. He has also been learning about Auschwitz in the Second World War and has made a poster for his bedroom door declaring that: ‘We respect the people who fought for our freedom’.”


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED I’ll go on fighting


for a roundabout I REFER to the correspondence con­ cerning the A 59/Sabden junction and would like to put some facts before your readers. The Ribble Valley Lancashire Local


members were told quite clearly by Lan­ cashire County Council that there was no money for a roundabout which would cost between £500k to £700k. The alternative was nothing or the measures that are now in place, which cost about £50k. I and my predecessor have continually supported Nigel Evans MP on his unequivocal stance for a roundabout, which I understand is also supported by the police, but given the option of nothing or the “new arrange­


ments” it was our view that we should accept what was offered, but continue to press for a roundabout. In a meeting with Hazel Harding, the


leader of Lancashire County Council on August 29th, 2007, (shortly after the latest fatality), I emphasised that as far as Ribble Valley Borough Council was concerned we needed a roundabout to prevent further loss of lifa In addition I followed this up with a letter which she passed on to County Coun. Tony Mar­ tin, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development. He wrote a letter to me dated October 24th, which I received on November 1st. I also finally managed to meet him on October 29th, when I again emphasised the need for a round­ about. He said that the cost was pro­ hibitive and that the Lancashire Coun­ ty Council did not have the money to build a roundabout. This was confirmed to me in his letter and he also quoted some statistics which showed that in the most recent five-year period there had been 17 injury collisions a t the A59/Whalley Road junction (round­ about) and one fatality while, in the same period, there had been 12 injury collisions on the Pendle Road junction, including two fatalities. He comment­ ed: “So as you can see the assumption that a roundabout would be some kind of miracle cure for accidents is funda­ mentally flawed”. I do not agree with his views or his


interpretation of the statistics and will continue to press for a roundabout at this very dangerous junction. The junction changes have resulted


in much more traffic using Chatbum Road and subsequently increasing the traffic problems in that area. This has not been addressed by the county council, despite it being raised at both of my meetings. Please rest assured that as long as I


am Leader of the council I will contin­ ue to press for a roundabout at the A59/Sabden Junction.


MICHAEL RANSON, Ribblc Valley Borough Council Leader


French Alps


At th e meeting of Billington and Langho WI, presi­ dent Mrs Lilian Hargreaves wel­ comed guest speak­ ers S teu a r t and Anita Kellington, who gave a talk on the area from Lake Geneva to Nice and through the French Alps. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the talk and presen­ tation.


aid of the two cho­ sen charities were held. The total amount raised was £152.95.


A list was circulated for volunteers to provide cakes at this year's war memorial whist drive in December. Mem­ bers were reminded that at the Decem­ ber meeting Mrs Jean Hammond will demonstrate how to make Christmas cards and mince pies and mulled wine will be served.


Mrs Barbara Charl- son presented a report regarding the social outings, giv­ ing details of the trip to see “Singing in the Rain” in Feb­ ruary.


Competition winner for las t year was Mrs Norah Downes with 26 points.


Birthday flowers were presented to visitor Mrs Dorothea Haworth and raffle winners were Mrs Norah Ashcroft, Mrs Kate Fulwell and Mrs Margaret Bottomley.


At the invitation party on Saturday, nearly 50 people had an enjoyable afternoon. An excel­ lent meal was pro­ vided by members and a fte r a few rounds of whist and dominoes, the enter­ tainment continued with local resident Heather Stewart singing a selection of her favourite Coun­ try and Western songs


Competition winners for designing a handcrafted Christ­ mas card were Mrs Doreen Penny, Mrs Pauline Boardman and Mrs Maureen Topham.


The next meeting will be the Christmas p a r ty a t Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex on Decem­ ber 10th.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


CINDERELLA and her sisters were a huge hit at Hurst Green


(s)


FANS Instead of the usual meeting, a fund­ raising evening for charity was held by th e Friends and Neighbours Group . The charities to benefit are CLIC Sargent and the church organ fund.


Full marks for Hurst Green’s show!


I WOULD like to thank the cast of Cinderella, performed in H u rs t Green on Saturday.


I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and


I haven’t laughed so much in ages. I lived in Hurst Green for more


th a n 40 years and had forgotten what a wonderful village community spirit there is. The singalong-song: “We’ve no surgery or shop, but you


can drink until you drop in Hurst Green, good old Hurst!” Well done to everyone involved


and when is the next one? Good on ‘yer’ Hurst Green. Brill


show! LAURA QUINTON, (formerly Bailey), Hazel Grove, Clilheroe


Local lady Mrs Ruth Collinson was invit­ ed to exhibit her extensive collection of old photographs of the village and postcards of local areas in Lancashire. Mrs Collinson shared her recollec­ tions and memories of being brought up on a farm on the outskirts of the vil­ lage.


Refreshments were served and Mrs Alice Pickard expressed thanks to Mrs Collinson for a fascinating insight into the life of the village and its inhabitants.


The festivities con­ cluded with tea and cakes being served. Thanks were expressed to every­ one who contributed and helped in any way towards the success of the party.


Garden club


Members of Bolland Gardening Club were inspired when member Mrs Lois Gill, a nationally well-known expert in floral art, gave a demonstration enti­ tled “Seasonal Delights”.


CHATBURN Autumn fair


An autumn fair is being held on Satur­ day by members of Christ Church in the hall a t Chat- burn CE School from 2-30 to 4-30 p.m.


There will be a vari­ ety of stalls, includ­ ing cakes, a raffle and tombola. After­ noon teas will be served. Admission is free. Proceeds will goto church funds.


Fellowship The meeting of Chat- burn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship was opened by Mrs Doris Giles with prayers and a Bible reading. Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson accompanied the hymn singing.


Mrs Giles introduced Mr Derek Hartley, from the Leprosy Missionary Society who spoke about how the society began when Welles­ ley Bailey saw the plight of people with leprosy and how they were rejected, even by their own families.


Pupils boxes of gifts for the needy


PUPILS of Whalley Prima­ ry School are pictured here helping load the van with some of the 125 boxes col­ lected at the school for the Christmas Child appeal.


The shoeboxes, filled with small gifts, gloves, scarves and hats plus writing mate­ rials, will go first to a ware­ house in Morecambe, along with others from schools and churches, then to places as far apart as east­ ern Europe and Ethiopia.


Headteacher Brian Beresford commented how much the


Mr Hartley showed slides of patients before and after operations to recon­ s tru c t their limbs and faces. In the lat­ ter they looked years younger and happier because of this care.


Mrs Gill provided a new dimension to floral art, obviously focusing on the forthcoming Christ­ mas season, and offered her arrange­ ments for raffle, raising £25 for club funds. She had also organised a quiz to name 18 different p lants in an arrangement she had previously pre­ pared and this was won by Mrs Chris­ tine Ashworth. Mrs Gill was thanked by Mrs Maxine Lord. chairman


The


thanked Mrs Bever­ ley Cooper and Mrs Betty Owen for pro­ viding tea and home-made cakes.


The next meeting will be the Christmas dinner at the Spread Eagle. Any member not at the last meet­ ing is asked to give their names before the end of Novem­


A bring-and-buy stall for the invitation party and a raffle in


The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the village hall and new members are welcome.


ber.


Mrs Giles thanked Mr Hartley for an interesting talk and members bought charity cards and gifts to raise money.


awareness and relaxation. For details, call Kate on 01995 61033


CLAYTON-LE- DALE


Panto dame Amusing stories of incidents


th a t


occurred on stage were related to members and invit­ ed guests of Clay-


At the next meeting, on Wednesday, Mrs Rita Heys will talk about Sudan.


CHIPPING Christmas fair


A Christmas fair is being held in Chip­ ping Village Hall on Sunday, December 2nd, at 2 p.m.


A variety of stalls will be selling cards, Christmas plants and wreaths, jew­ ellery, cakes, toys, decorated plant pots, candles and Christmas trees.


Yoga class


Two spaces have become available at the yoga class held in Chipping Village Hall from 7 until 9 p.m. on Monday evenings. The class is low impact and concentrates on exercises to stretch and flex the body,


children had enjoyed being involved once again and wished they could see the looks on the faces of the children who would other­ wise not receive anything.


Sylvia Ireland, one of the organisers from Whalley Christian Action Group, said how pleased they all were at the response.


“Over 380 boxes were collect­ ed a t local schools and churches, but I have heard of people a t work who would like to help but did not know about the appeal


Mr Wrench judged the competition for the best pantomime


ton-le-Dale WI by speaker Mr Martin Wrench, who plays the part of a pan­ tomime dame. Everyone took part in the singing, mak­ ing it a most enter­ taining an enjoyable open meeting. He was thanked by Miss Pauline Ormerod.


In addition to the Christmas Child appeal, the local group is responsible for the crib for the village, which now is placed outside the Methodist church in time for Pickwick Night on December 6th, and distrib­ uting leaflets about the Christmas services in local churches to households, (s)


in time. We collect the boxes in mid-November, but, of course, shoeboxes are needed, so please save them when you buy new adult shoes,” said Sylvia.


Mrs Jean Ratcliffe thanked the com­ mittee for the spe­ cial supper.


outfit. This was won by Mrs Marie Etherington, who was dressed as a scarecrow. Second was Mrs Vivienne Dugmore in a Dick Whittington outfit, and third Mrs Joan Mottershaw as Goldilocks and her three bears.


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and family life of Malaysia. She had taken along with her some illus tra­ tions of Malysian culture, which many members studied following her talk.


Mrs Eileen Parker gave her report of the hoe-down in Chipping Village Hall which several members attended.


had


Future events include: a coffee morning at WI House, Leyland, on Tuesday; an evening of music and fun for Christ­ mas on Friday in Chorley Town Hall; a Lancashire night WI fund-raiser on December 7th in the village hall.


The Readstone Singers’ Christmas concert is on Mon­ day, December 17th in St John's Church, Read.


reaves, who had vis­ ited Stoney Creek in Canada, the birth­ place of the WI, gave a talk illustrat­ ed about the house and museum.


Three teams have been entered in the fun quiz a t Hurst Green.


Christmas presents given by members will be donated to the Ilodder Valley Day Care a t New­ ton Village Hall.


The children’s Christ- mas p arty will be held on December 28th at 3-30 p.m. in the village hall.


Secretary Mrs M. Pinder gave a report of activities and outings during the year. Members had enjoyed a tr ip on the Settle to Carlisle Railway and an anniversary dinner a t Mytton Fold Hotel.


The next meeting will be the Christmas party on December 13th in the village hall. All members and their guests are welcome to the Jacob's join supper and entertainment provided by the committee.


Mrs M. Beattie was elected president, and Mrs S.Mason and Mrs B. Clark­ son (vice-presi­ dents). Mrs Pinder was re-elected secre­ ta ry and Mrs F. Nelson treasurer.


A hot-pot supper was followed by 60th anniversary cake and wine.


Malaysia talk The president of Downham WI, Mrs Judith Nixon, wel­ comed everyone to the meeting and introduced guest speaker Mrs Chan­ dra Law, who gave an insight into the culture, religions


WI AGM Retiring president Mrs B. Clarkson welcomed everyone to th e AGM of Dunsop Bridge WI. She also gave a spe­ cial welcome to WI adviser Mrs Marian McDonald.


Mrs Angela Harg­


The Popplewell Memorial Trophy for most points in monthly competi­ tions was won by Mrs A. Hargreaves.


Birthday flowers went to Mrs Clark­ son and raffle win­ ner was Mrs Harg­ reaves. Mrs Clark­ son presented a gift to Mrs McDonald for acting as teller.


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