12 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, April 26th, 2007


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Row erupts in village over new Vegas’-style toilet block


by Faiza Afzaal


A ROW has erupted over contro­ versial proposals to build “Las Vegas-style” toilets in the heart of


Whalley. An application has been submitted


to Ribble Valley Borough Council for a block of new, state-of-the-art public toilets on a patch of parish council- owned land near to the bus station. The purpose-built “superloos”,


which once complete will boast dis­ abled and baby changing facilities, will replace Whalley’s existing crum­ bling public conveniences situated behind a GP’s surgery in King Street. However, the plans, which include


raising a boundary wall to 750mm. to facilitate the detail for the gutter, have prompted criticism from furious eld­ erly residents living in nearby shel­ tered housing at Vale House Close. The 30-strong group of residents have signed and submitted a petition to the borough council objecting to the plans. They fear the new toilets will lead


to an increase in noise and dis tu r ­ bance from troubled youths congre­ gating at the bus station and will also


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ruin their privacy. Among those voic­ ing their concerns are Mr and Mrs Harold (80) and Margaret Boothman (82), who say the modern facility is not in-keeping with the character of the picturesque village. They added: “I t ’s looks like a ‘Las


Vegas-style’ development. “The proximity of th e proposed


development to the sheltered accom­ modation is only 12ft. from our kitchen and bathroom windows. “ In fa ct, one of th e vent pipes,


which take the foul smells from the drains is directly opposite and slightly below our kitchen window, which will mean we are unable to open the win­ dow. “We are so happy living a t Vale


House. The new to ile ts will spoil everything. “We fully understand that there is


a desperate need for public toilets in Whalley, however, why can’t they be situated elsewhere? They added: “The design of the


building is far too modern and not sympathetic to the surrounding build­ ings, some of which are Listed Build­ ings. “We have also raised concerns about the height of the glass-fronted


roof and the visible light, which may emit from within during night.” The need for public toilets in the vil­


lage has been a long-running saga. I t is believed th a t the site was a


location for a previous toilet block, which was demolished approximately 30 years ago. Coun. Eric Ronnan, of


Whalley Parish Council believes the new community toilet will be a wel­ come addition to the village. He said: “The development is long-


overdue and we want to do something positive for the village. “The toilets will be properly sign­ posted and the site will be covered by


CCTV cameras to prevent any trou­ ble.” Any decision is subject to plan­ ning consent by members of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Planning and Development Committee. Our p ic tu re shows an a r t i s t ’s


impression of how the new Whalley toilets will look, (s)


Fun and games and lots of cash for primary school


A SPLENDID evening of fun and games was enjoyed by the Friends of Whalley Pri­ mary School. More than 75 people attended a fund-rais­


ing disco spectacular held a t the Mytton Fold Hotel, in Langho. Attractions during the evening included a disco, buffet supper and quiz. A raffle was also held with prizes donat­ ed by local businesses. The successful and well-organised event


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Tiny tots will reach for the stars in swim pool


A SWIMMING school in Langho is reaching for the stars. Based a t Redwoods in


Whitehalgh Lane, th e school has just announced th a t i t ha s taken up the STA’s new programme for babies - Starfish. Specially designed for


babies from b i r th , the scheme offers a structured teaching programme with six levels and has incentives every step of the way with colourful certificates and badges to mark achieve­ ments.


Mr Roger Millward,


Chief Executive of STA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Langho School of Swimming to the Starfish family, and I am sure that parents and guardians in Langho are thrilled to have specialist haby swimming classes available. “Although children won’t


be co-ordinated enough to learn to swim properly until they are a little older, par­ ents can help them to feel confident and relaxed in the water and make swimming a fun way to exercise.”


raised £650 towards school funds. Mrs Beverley Roberts, chairman of the


Friends, said: “Everyone had a fantastic evening. In to ta l, we are aiming to raise £3,000 to fund new IT equipment for the school and £2,500 towards a new sports wall. “We would like to thank everyone for sup­


porting the fund-raising disco.” Our picture shows Darren Robinson, and


Bev and Joe Roberts getting the party going at the Friends of Whalley Primary fund-rais­ ing disco. (S200407/7)


In praise of ‘youth of today’


WE seem to hear so much about the appalling behaviour of the “youth of today”. I would like to redress the balance by singing the praises of some whom I met recently. I am involved with Make-A-


Wish, the charity th a t grants wishes for youngt people who are fighting life-threatening ill­ nesses. I was asked to go and pick up a cheque from a group of young ladies who call them­ selves the “Charity Chums”. The Chums - six school


friends aged between 13 and 16 - held a concert a t Knowle Creen Village Hall, where they sang, danced and played instru­


ments to raise the cash. The entertainment was devised, cho­ reographed and performed by the girls, who are from Whit- tingham, Fulwood and Coos- nargh. I am overwhelmed by how hard the girls worked. They have done everything, from per­ forming to designing not only the programmes, but the cos­ tumes too. These incredibly special


young ladies raised £475.91. So thank you girls, from everyone at Make-A-Wish. You can be very proud of yourselves.


KAREN RAINFORD, Lancashire Volunteer, Makc-A-Wish Foundation


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, April 26th, 2007 13 Loved and respected by all by John Deehan


A WELL-RESPECTED and much-loved Simonstone busi­ nessman and former parish coun­ cillor has died aged 87. Mr E r ic Eddlestone, of School


Lane, died earlier this month, in the Windsor Care Home a f te r a long battle with illness. Born in Padiham, Mr Eddlestone


attended Burnley Grammar School and was an apprentice a t Lancashire E le c t r ic a l Power S ta t io n before being called up to serve in the Sec­ ond World War in 1939. Described as an intelligent man by


his son, Christopher, Mr Eddlestone rose through the ranks during his time serving his country, eventually being promoted to senior Captain. At the age of 22 he was captain of


a fleet sent to India serving there and in Burma for a to ta l of four years before returning home in 1946. I t was while in the Forces th at he


met his wife-to-be, Joan. The couple had been m a r r ied 59 y e ars and would have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary this Christmas. Mrs Eddlestone said: “We had


many happy years together and he will be very sorely missed. We lived our entire married life in School Lane and he did love the area.”


-Jl On re tu rn in g to th e area in the


1940s Mr Eddlestone began working a t the family firm of James Blezards,


Brownies are back


SABDEN Brownies has reopened after a short break. Even more fun and games are


promised at the St Nicholas Church Hall-based club and all the action takes place between 6 p.m. and 7-30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Mrs Nicola Fox-Pierce, who helps


run the group, said: “We’re going to be having lots of fun. There’s going to be lots of indoor and outdoor activities and there are some vacancies left tor any girls aged between seven and 10 years of age.” Anybody interested in joining the


group should contact Teresa on 01282 770428. Our picture shows the Sabden Brownies. (B130307/6)


- V i s i L T h e N o r t h ' s ; L a r g e s t


based in Padiham and renowned pre­ dominately as a heating and plumb­ ing suppliers. He became managing director of


the company an d re tired in 1990 when he sold the business. Mrs Eddlestone said her husband


was a very keen sportsman who also enjoyed nothing better than going to the local pub and socialising with his friends. “He really did enjoy his sports,”


she said. “He played cricket for Low- erhouse in his y o u th and also enjoyed playing tennis. “He was a very keen golfer and


was a member of Clitheroe Golf Club.


“He loved socialising and he would


often v is i t th e local pub to meet friends and play dominos and snook- er.


His son, Christopher, added: “He


was somebody who gave his life to the business, the local community and his family.” During his life he was also chair­


man of the former Burnley Rural District Council and was chairman of th e Bench a t Re edley Magis­ trates’ Court tor a period of time. Mr E d d le s to n e ’s fu n e ra l took


place a t St John’s Church, Read. He leaves behind his wife Joan,


two sons Christopher and Walton, and tour grandchildren.


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