Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, September 27th, 2007 www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) BILLINGTON Wrile to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.mealh@eastlancsnews.co.uk A different view of


an NHS hospital WE hear all too often about the dete­ riorating state of our hospitals, the lack of cleanliness and declining patient care. I, on the other hand, have a differ­


ent view of one of our NHS hospitals. I recently had a hip replacement oper-, ation at Blackburn Hospital and was transferred to Clitheroe Hospital for rehabilitation, where I spent 11 days before being sent home. I found myself in the hands of very


caring staff, from cleaners, porters, nursing staff, occupational therapists and doctors. The standard of cleanliness within


the hospital was immaculate and all the staff took a pride in their work. I can only congratulate everyone


within the hospital for all their hard work and commitment to making my time there as comfortable as possible.


BARBARA KNEALE, Queen’s Close, Clitheroe


Pull together over


death trap road I ALSO write in response to the piti­ fully few letters sent in regarding the junction with Pendle road and the A59. Although I have lived in Clitheroe


some 34 years, I have only lived in this part of the town for the past 17 months and I am appalled and terri­ fied at the things I have seen at this junction. I have twice witnessed cars travel­


ling from the Gisburn side trying to turn left down Pendle Road despite my flashing lights and horn blasting. I have on numerous occasions seen as many as three cars squeezed precari­ ously on the central reservation wait­


ing impatiently to turn right towards Whalley. But the other day, while waiting at


the top of Pendle Road to turn right, I realised for the first time how easy it would be to get it wrong, when a silver car was approaching on my right, to turn left into Clitheroe,' but thankfully I realised just in time, that there was in fact another silver car of the same size, barely visible behind i t going at some speed straight on towards Gisburn. I was lucky, but how many people


reading this know someone who was not so lucky. If we don't all make a loud enough


noise about this it could be one of your loved ones next time. I have contacted the highways


principal engineer, Mr Trevor Hargeaves, on 01772 533712. Please will you all do the same and


contact your MP, Mr Nigel Evans, tel. 01200 425939. If we all pulled together on this we


could get this death trap changed to a much needed roundabout.


MADELINE ADEY by e-mail


Disgraceful way to


treat these people IN the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times (September 13th edition), I read, the s to ry 'en t it led '“Major revamp underway for popular adult centre”. It does not mention the disgraceful


behaviour by whoever is in charge. You say there may'be minor disrup­ tions to local groups using the centre. The WRVS has provided meals for


the elderly for more than 40 years and they had not the decency to even warn the group - breaking into the cupboards, throwing everything out, even the cooker that belonged to them. .


Is that the way to treat people who


have given their services free for all these years?


A DISGUSTED NONAGENARIAN, Name and address supplied


A big thank you to


'Ghost’ man Simon WE would like, through your paper, to say a huge “thank you” to Simon Entwistle and his amazing Ghost Walk. We had friends over this weekend


from South Africa and Simon put on a special Ghost Walk for all 11 of us, despite being out all weekend at a con­ ference. Our friends were mesmerised for a


whole hour by all the amazing facts and noises that Simon gave us all. Everyone should join this most fas­


cinating walk.


AMANDA and ANDREW TOWNSEND, Siddows Avenue, Clilheroe


Veterans hope for


return to Aden NOVEMBER, 2007, marks the 40th anniversary of the British withdrawal from Aden. The Aden Veterans’ Association


(AVA) is open to everybody who has had some connection with Aden. We recently had an application


from Russia from a gentleman who served there with the Russian forces after we were gone. Our oldest mem­ ber is 96. The British arrived in Aden in 1839


under the control of Captain Haines. It was Queen Victoria’s first colony.


A recent book entitled “Without Glory In Arabia” by Peter Hinch-


' cliffe, John T. Ducker, and Maria Holt explores the abrupt, messy and con­


Liz is ‘bubbling’ with delight after her win!


CHATBURN resident Ms Liz Walker had both the reason and the Champagne to celebrate with after winning one of our competitions. Her name was drawn after she correctly


answered the question: “What is the name of the area where Champagne Devaux is produced” as Cote des Bar. She won a case of stylish bubbly, courtesy of the producers, in conjunction with our wine writer, Mr Mike Murdoch. Pictured at Clitheroe’s Champagne


Devaux stockists, D. Byrne and Sons, are Ms Walker and Mr Murdoch. ' (B180907/6)


CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOT, A SPECIALIST LANGUAGE COLLEGE


OPEN EVENING JS L _ r Parents of prospective pupils are invited to visit the school on: THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER 2007. Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Chatbum Road, Main School Site.


The ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (11+) Will be held on SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2007. : Application forms and a booklet outlining the examination procedures are available from:


THE ADMISSIONS OFFICER (11+), CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL,'CLITHEROE, BB7 2BA or from our website: www.clitheroeroyalgrammar.Iancs.sch.uk


■


Closing date fo^ppHattom.-Friday 19 th October ,2007. Applications will not be accepted after this date. — ‘ ' •• •'— '


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troversial withdrawal. More than 150 British servicemen lost their lives and 600 more were wounded in the last four years of the British presence - about the same level of casualties as in Iraq since 2003. I wonder if there will be any cele­


brations like those of the Falklands anniversary? Little enough to cele­ brate, we suppose, but much to com­ memorate in proud recognition of service and sacrifice. We plan to produce a Commemora­


tive Booklet to mark the occasion, containing press cuttings, photo­ graphs, anecdotes, maps, etc. We are looking to see if we can arrange a return to Aden around November 30th. David Shepard, the artist, has


agreed to allow us to use copies of his Aden pictures free of charge and will contribute an article on “How Aden Changed My Life”. We are also seek­ ing reminiscences from people who lived and served out there, be they happy or sad. We would like to make the booklet a worthy remembrance to the people who died or were injured during the conflict. There must be many of your read­


ers who have a connection with Aden. Some may have been there at the withdrawal. We would like to hear their stories.


ALANWYLE, Steamer Point, 29 West Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN72NZ (Tel. 01273 472153)


Time running out


for a pot of care LOCAL primary schools have only four weeks left to sign up for Mini Pots of Care, a fun planting and painting activity that raises money


for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking


for primary schools and youth groups (aged three to 11) to take part in their annual Mini Pots of Care campaign, sponsored by Yellow Pages. So far more than 160,000 children


from 1,400 schools and groups have signed up. Everyone taking part receives a free planting kit and activi­ ty guide. Daffodils are planted in the mini-pots in October, when the bulb has bloomed the children then take part in the national ‘paint your pot’ competition held on February 29th. A Year 2 Teacher whose school took


part last year said: “Mini Pots of Care was a great success for our school, enjoyed by both children and parents. It fitted in really well with my class as we learned how plants grow, while giv­ ing the children a chance to help a worthwhile cause. We’ll definitely take part again this year and I urge other schools to sign up and join in this lovely activity.” Marie Curie Cancer Care provides


high quality nursing, totally free, to give terminally ill people the choice of dying at home supported by their famihes. Teachers are urged to sign up their


schools before the closing date of October 1st. Registrations can be made by phone on 08700 340 040 or online at


the following:


www.mariecurie.org.uk/minipotsof- care


LYN FENTON, Lancashire Community Fund-raiser, Marie Curie Cancer Care


Your l e t t e r s . . . ® The Editor welcomes letters on any subject, but correspondents are reminded that contributions may be edited or condensed, must not exceed 350 words and should reach us by noon on Tuesday.


Buses to the rescue THE chairman of rail user group Ribble Valley Rail was up bright and early this week as early morn­ ing commuters from Clitheroe found their train cancelled. Mr Peter Moore was on hand to


ensure passengers on the 7-56 a.m. Clitheroe - Blackburn, Clitheroe - Preston trains reached their desti­ nation-by bus. Northern Rail said the service


had been temporarily withdrawn due to operational difficulties. Passengers on the stations at


Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, Whalley and Langho were diverted onto the two buses.


Harvest project A harvest thanksgiv­ ing service was held in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Billington, on Sunday.


Proceeds of £200 will go to support the Operation Agri Pro­ ject Inside India.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Carer group Bolton-by-BowIand Buddies are joining in with the Macmil­ lan Cancer Support to be part of the biggest coffee morn­ ing in the world tomorrow from 9-30 a.m. to noon in th village primary school.


There will be a cake stall, raffle and- tombola. Donations for the raffle or tombola and the cake stall will be gratefully received either before or on the morning. Please hand items into school.


Tearcraft A Green Fair is being held in Bolton-by- Bowland Village


Young farmers Members of Bolton- by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a fantastic demonstration on debating by past members. Current members also partic­ ipated in their own debate.


. School on October 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be jewellery, scarves, bags, handicrafts, fine food produce, organic cream teas and snacks. All pro­ ceeds will go directly to Tearfund to help benefit skilled crafts­ people and producers from some of the world’s poorest com­ munities.


Next week’s meeting is


■ a talk about the charity “Make a Wish” at 7-45 p.m. in the village hall. All members who wish to attend please wear club shirts.


New members are wel­ come, tel. secretary Diane Cornthwaite for details on 07745554181.


CHATBURN^


-ellowship Hr Neil Turpin opened the meeting of . Chatbum Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship with three stories about children,


die hymns were “Great is Thy Faith­ fulness” and “When we walk with the Lord”, accompanied


ews from the Villages


Wilkinson. Mr Turpin and his wife Helen performed a short sketch of the Garden of Eden as told by a lion and a tiger and gave mono­ logues about Noah and Jonah.


Thanks were


expressed to the cou­ ple for a very amus­ ing afternoon.


At the next meeting on Wednesday the speaker will be Mrs Sheila Bowles on. “A Trip up the Nile.” Everyone welcome.


CHIPPING •


History society The final activity in the summer pro- grame for Chipping •Local History Soci­ ety was an interest­ ing walk through Gisburn Forest, which featured visits to Hesbert Hall, Dalehead and St Peter’s Church.


In spite of the wet summer, members have enjoyed visits exploring the local history around Bleasdale, the for­ gotten Chipping farms round The Saddle and walks along the Ribble from Sawley to Gis- bum as well as short­ er local walks.


Some members have also been involved in the production of a new pictorial book “Chipping in Pic­ tures.”


This features mem­ bers’ photographs and postcards and also photographs loaned or donated to the society by resi­ dents for the archive.


Copies are available from members at £5.


The next monthly informal session of the society is on Ooc- tober 7th in St Mary’s Community Centre, from 2 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01772 864289.


Adele Pridding.


The ladies who deco­ rated the church for the festival and pro­ vided refreshments after the service were thanked for their work.


Canon Nicholson asked everyone to fill in a questionnaire and take an envelope home to fill for the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal for Christian Aid and also Church Urban Fund.


Trip to Tibet Unfortunately the planned speaker, Mrs Pat Hayward was unable to attend the meeting of Downham WI because of illness.


So instead of microwave cookery, secretary Mrs Mari­ on Courtney, just back from three weeks in Tibet, told members of her holi­ day adventure to Everest Base Camp. This was followed by a fun quiz devised by president Mrs Judith Nixon.


The WI cake stall held at Top Row, Down­ ham, made £164 to be divided between the Children’s Soci­ ety and Downham Village Hall.


Thanks were


expressed to Mrs Eileen Parker, Mrs Eileen Wilson, Mrs Kath Swarbrick and Mrs Molly Roskell.


Tickets were given to members going to the autumn council meeting in Preston on October 10th.


The coach will leave from Clitheroe Inter­ change at 9-15 a.m.


Details were given of a service to commemo­ rate 60 years of Rim- ington WL to be held in Martin Top Chapel on October 14th at 2 p.m. to which all members are invited. ::


Forthcoming events include a Lancashire night on December 7th and a LFWI Evening of/Music and Fun for Ghrist-


Family service


The family service of harvest thanksgiving was conducted by Canon Rodney Nicholson, in St Leonard’s Church, Downham, on Sun­ day morning.


Part of the service was taken-up with a type of “Who wants to be a Millionaire?” with sidesman Mr Alistair Campbell assisting the vicar. Childen of the parish brought their har-


. mas on November 30th' in Chorley Town Hall.'


Nominations for the committee . were taken ready, for the annual meeting to be held on October 18th


GISBURN'


History society The meeting of Gis­ burn History Society is tonight in Gisburn Festival Hall at 7 -30 p.m. Guest speaker


GRINDLETON


Soup lunch The first soup lunch of the new session will take place next Wednesday in G ri ndl eto n Methodist Church schoolroom.


Home-made soup with a bread roll, piece of cake and tea or coffee will be served, from noon to 1-30 p.m. All are invited to go along meet old and new friends and just give a donation of at least £1 to cover costs and help with the upkeep of the church.


Harvest service A harvest festival service will take place on Sunday, October 7th at 9-30 a.m. in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, attended by pupils of the primary school. After the service there will be a harvest brunch in the school hall and parish room nton which everyone is invited.


Appetising bacon baps and croissants as well as fruit cake and parkin will be on sale.


During the brunch the grand harvest draw will take place.


A reminder to every­ one who has sold raf­ fle ticket to return the counterfoils to church or to Mrs Carol Pye at Lazy Acres, Back Lane, before the date of the draw.


Help and donations of greenery and flowers to decorate the church will be most appreciated on Sat-


. urday morning from 9-30 a.m.


k n o w l e ; GREEN


Village hall At the annual meet- ' ing of Knowle Green Village Hall chair­ man Mr Syd Brown welcomed everyone and expressed his


• personal deep regret together with those present at the sad death of joint vice- chairman Mr Dennis Bowyer.


Mr Bowyer had served as chairman and vice-chairman of the hall over many years and his vision, clarity of thought and personal expert­ ise will be greatly missed.


Mr Michael Red- mayne was elected as the new joint vice- chairman and Mrs Nancy Umpleby was


management com­ mittee. Mrs Kath- leen-Bowyer now sadly feels the need to resign from the committee and she was -sincerely thanked for all her work over many years.


All other officers were re-elected.


There are still some vacancies on the management com­ mittee and anyone wishing to offer their help and support is asked to contact the chairman, Mr Andy McLaughlin on 01254 878269. Ideas for future events to be staged in the vilT lage or the hall are particularly wel­ come.


History group “An Examination of the Korean War” is the intriguing title of the discussion due to take place at the meeting of the His­ tory of Warfare Group tomorrow in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall, at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01772783839.


Social time Whist and dominoes will be played in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Monday and military whist and dominoes will be played on Wednes­ day at 7-30 p.m. Admission to either is £1 and includes tea and biscuits and everyone is invited.


Special event A very special event is being held in Knowle Green Village Hall on October 8th when a DVD of the village open garden event will be shown.


Church news Knowle Green Con­ gregational Church has a full programme of events.


The theme for the next three months is out­ reach and missionary and one event planned is a bikers’ weekend when the Christian Motor Cycle Association will be paying a visit to the church. On October 27th all bik­ ers Mil be invited to call in and have breakfast and the Sunday service at 11 a.m. will be led by CMA members,


' there will be testimo­ ny, worship, music, song and prayer.


The Alpha course is being well-attended, but there is still room should any one else wish to attend. The group meets on a Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., or telephone the minister, the Rev. Chris Okpoti on


01254 878394 for more information.


New WI venue It was a new begin­ ning for Knowle Green and Dutton WI, when everyone enjoyed an excellent evening at the new venue in Ribchester, St Peter and St Paul’s Community Centre. Mrs Susan Lewis gave an enthu­ siastic talk about the Rochdale Hedgehog Rescue which she runs.


She recalled how it all began about 15 years ago when she and her husband were out walking and found a baby hedgehog obvi­ ously in distress. They took it home, and after contacting their local vet spent weeks nurturing baby “Harry”. Eventually he was. returned to the wild.


During this time, peo­ ple began to hear about the hedgehog, and things began to snowball, and before very long they were taking in other hedgehogs and giv­ ing advice.


This new project began in the kitchen, and soon extended to their daughter’s bed­ room and within months most of the house was filled with hedgehogs. At times as many as 298 hedgehogs were cared for, which became a full-time job for herself and her husband along with many willing volunteers.


Fortunately they were bequeathed £60,000 which enabled them to purpose build a hedgehog hospital.


Although occupying many hours, Susan obviously found it very rewarding.


She brought along to the meeting a female adult hedgehog and a baby one which everyone was enthralled with. Sur­ prisingly they were very relaxed even with all the members fussing around them.


On a practical note Susan emphasised how good hedgehogs are for the garden, eating lots of garden pests, especially slugs. They can eat as many as 200 in one night. : -


Sadly, due to the changes in the coun­ tryside and new gar­ den designs the hedgehog is predict­ ed as being extinct in Britain by 2025.


Mrs Rachael Eyre expressed thanks and the competition for anything hedge­ hog was won by Mrs Eyre and Mrs V. Hilton. The next meeting is a Lan­ cashire Night open to non-members and promises to be great fun.


B r o o k s i d e Primary School


Open Day


Tuesday 2nd October 2007 9.30am - 11.30am and 1.15pm - 3.15pm


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We can offer: • A great out of school care club • An extensive range of extra 1-1 * curricular activities


• Successful Ofsted Inspections • Excellent ICT facilities ...and lots more


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