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INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


83 Valley Matters .............. ................. 6,


3 Village News .......................... 13,14,15 M Letters .............................................. 10 M Weekendplus.......................... 24,25,26 B Thursday feature.............................. 16 0 Family Notices............................22,23 IS Readersplus......................................20 1 Motors Today.............................56-6S B Sport ...........................................69-7


AT A GLANCE...


Mum’s broken heart - page 5 Museum closes - page 9


Conman in court - page 17 Ladders can kill - page 18


INFORMATION


Duty I'licmisi: Mcllor Pharmacy, 28 Carter Fold, Mcllor: Sunday', noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344.


Fire: I n emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Elcctricily: 0800 1954141.


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Water: 084 5 4 62200. Councils: Rilible Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 125111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Royal Blackburn Royal Hospital: 0125 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aitlsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Kibble Valley 01200 429346. •Invironmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060.


Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. nibble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. .Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. anciisliire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771.


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Site idea for people and pets cemetery??


by Faiza Afzaal


A WHALLEY graveyard is up for sale - again.


And speculation is rife that it could be the


first site in the Ribble Valley to be turned into a “people and pets" cemetery - allowing people to be buried together with their beloved furry friends.


Offers in the region of £350,000 are being


sought for the Ribble Valley Remembrance Park (former Calderstones Cemetery), in Mit- ton Road, by estate agents II. W. Petty and Co.


Comprising a private cemetery and incorpo­


rating the AVhalley Military Cemetery, the total site is approximately three acres and it is believed that there are in excess of 2,000 burial plots. War graves located within the cemetery are


not up for sale as they belong to the Common­ wealth War Graves Commission and local resi­ dents’ fears that the graveyard could be used as development land for housing have been allayed by council bosses. A spokesman for Ribble Valley Borough


Council’s planning department confirmed that no application had been submitted to develop the land for housing or any other similar rea­ son.


This is not the first time the privately-owned


cemetery has been put on the market. It first went up for sale six years ago when it went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Manchester. It was put on the market by the NHS, that had sold the surrounding part of the estate. Two years later in 2002, the Clitheroe Adver­


tiser and Times reported that extensive work was being carried out in the cemetery and three months later, in July of that year, Ribble Valley Remembrance Park was created in the rural site.


Internet child porn charges


A 24-YEAR-OLD Clitheroe man has appeared before Black­ burn magistrates charged with Internet child pornography offences. Neil Gawthorpe, of


Tower Hill, was ordered to stand trial a t Preston Crown Court on 10 charges of possessing inde­ cent photographs and 10 charges of making inde­ cent photographs. He w'as remanded on


bail. Pendle Club


DOMINO winners at the Pendle Club were W. Cooke, Mrs F. Cooke, F. Eccles, Mrs P. Oddie. Solo whist winners


were Mrs M. Parker, S. Holden, Mrs J. Thorn­ ton. Dominoes are played


every Friday at 7 p.m., with whist at the same time on a Monday. Sequence dances are


held on Tuesday nights from 7-30, with line danc­ ing on a Thursday lunchtime from 1-30 p.m.


In 2004, it was revealed that the graveyard


had been sold to a mystery buyer. In this latest sale, rumours that animal


lovers can buy a burial space with a plot at their feet for their pets has sparked a mixed reaction.


It is not yet known whether there will be sep­


arate sections for pets, one for people, one for people and pets together and one for natural burials. Whaliey councillor Joyce Ilolgate said she did not know if there was any truth to the rumour, but would prefer the site to remain for natural burials. She added: “I prefer the graveyard to be


retained as a site for human burials, but I just hope that the new owner will keep the ceme­ tery up to a good standard. “The war graves are beautifully kept and I


w'ould like to see the rest of the site maintained to that standard.”


This idea of oumers being buried with their


cherished pets is not new. The Rossendale Pet Cemetery is claimed to be the largest in Britain with 1,500 graves. It is believed that it recently obtained permission from the local council to allow owmers to be buried with their pets, as has happened on at least one occasion. Owners' ashes are also often scattered on pets’ graves. Mr Martin Gabbutt, veterinary surgeon at


Ribble Valley Veterinary Centre, in Whalley, believes the move will prove popular with the majority of pet owners in the area. He said: “I think it’s a good idea and think there are lots of people out there to whom it will appeal. “This is a new' concept that I have not come


across before, but lots of people consider pets like members of their family and so I w'ould have thought it would prove very popular.” Our picture shows a small part of the pri­ vately-owned cemetery. (AOGllOJ/lc)


Ironing in the extreme


BADGE work was taken to a new level by members of Clitheroe Explorer Scouts.


Three members of the unit tried their


hands at “extreme ironing”. With some careful paddling w'ork and a great sense of balance the Explorer Scouts were able to paddle 200m along the River


Ribble from Edisford Bridge while iron­ ing.


Extreme ironing combines the danger


of an extreme sport with the satisfac­ tion of a well pressed shirt! Explorer Scout Nathan Littley commented: “The hardest part was getting a straight crease on the sleeves and, oh yes, not falling in”. The Scout Associa­ tion is celebrating its centenary this year with the Explorer Scout section catering for 14 to 18 year- olds.


Witness appeal after pet cat is shot with an air rifle


A CAT has been shot at with an air rifle. “Oscar” is recovering at


home having undergone emergency surgery after the incident in Birtwistle Terrace, Langho.


Police are appealing for


anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward. If you have any infor­


mation, please contact PCSO Mick Turner on 01254 353016.


Weather p erm it tin g .. .


AN outdoor production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” conies to Whalley Abbey next week - weather permitting! Staged by. a professional


touring company in the grounds of the historic


abbey, performances take place next Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Thursday at 12-45 p.m. and 7 p.m.


For more information


and bookings, ring 01772 466256.


Homes shop


A NEW shop has opened dedicated to answering queries about the pro­ posed transfer of council housing stock. Ribble Valley Mayor


Coun. Doreen Taylor declared the King Lane shop open on Tuesday. © Turn to page 45 in


our property section to read all about it.


© BRIDGE winners a t the Pendle Club were: Mrs F. Porter, Mrs P. Holden,


Mrs S. Walsh, Mrs J. Pilling. Experienced players are


welcome every Monday at 1-30 p.m.


Lottery


celebration THERE was a


’ Clitheroe winner at the weekly East Lan­ cashire Hospice Lot­ tery draw. First prize of


£1,000 went to Mrs Roberts, Blackburn. Mr Mercer, of


Clitheroe, won £250 and £100 was won by Mr Lofthouse, Black­ burn. There were also 15,


£10 winners. If you would like to


support your local hospice by joining the lottery, please call Gill on 01254 342847.


Driver on bail


WHALLEY woman Car- rieanne Jayne Haworth (28), of Hawthorn Close, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates. She was charged with


driving without due care, failing to report an acci­ dent, driving other than in accordance with a licence and without insurance.


OUR picture shows PCSO Clare Pye with Annis Schofield,


Samantha Riley and Jack Dceley wiili sonic ol die limneinadc signs. (T260607/1)


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TV star presents top green award


_______by Faiza Afzaal_______


TELEVISION presenter and c o n s e rv a t io n is t P ro fe s so r David Bellamy was in the Rib­ ble Valley on Monday to meet rural green-fingered children. It is third time lucky for staff


and pupils at Brabin’s Endowed Primary School, in Chipping, who won the David Bellamy Award for Environmental Cleanliness and scooped the top prize of £8,000. The youngsters were over the


moon to meet legendary environ­ mentalist Prof. David Bellamy himself when he visited the school. The national competition,


organised by the British Institute for Cleaning Science, attracts a large number of entries from all


over the UK. In 2003 and 2004, Brabin’s school submitted entries and on each occasion was awarded the runner’s up prize of £1,000. Headteacher Mrs Glynis Golds-


brough said: “We are all so delight­ ed to win this major environmen­ tal award, which supports our eco- school work too. “Mr Bellamy enjoyed his time


at the school. He loves being in the company of children and was so enthusiastic.” In order to win this high-profile


award, the youngsters had to for­ mulate a 20-point “Pupils Char­ te r” and then work on each of these promises to help improve the environmental cleanliness of the school and its grounds. In addi­ tion, Key Stage 2 children carried out cleaning projects at home and


had to provide photographic evi­ dence of their work, cleaning tips and assessment sheets completed by their parents. The school’s eco-committee have


discussed the spending of their cash prize with the teachers and other pupils in school and one of the first items they wish to pur­ chase is a new light weight, high speed cleaner for Mrs Taylor (school cleaner) and a new wheel­ barrow. Other ideas include the purchase of some additional out­ door activity equipment that can be shared with pupils from St Mary’s RC School who share the same playing field. Our picture shows eco-friendly


pupils celebrating their success with Professor Bellamy. (S250607/3)


Villagers’ plea to


speeding drivers “WATCH your speed and slow down!” - th a t is the stark message to speeding motorists from youths in Tosside. A group of teenagers joined forces with


the police and have been busy designing signs encouraging drivers to slow down when travelling through the rural village’s narrow country lanes. The annual Tosside Fox Festival takes


place this weekend and the young people are concerned for the safety of visitors and motorists attending the event. Police Community Support Officer


(PCSO) Clare Pye said: “The fox festival is a very popular event attracting lots of adults and children so it’s nice to see young­ sters from Tosside playing their part in rais­ ing awareness of the dangers of speeding. “Speeding is a problem in Tosside, like


many other Ribble Valley villages, because it has a speed limit of GO m.p.h., however, the signs should make motorists aware of their speed. This just shows young people working together with the police and doing something for their village.”


‘Most dangerous’ road runs through Valley


BRITAIN’S most dangerous road runs through the Ribble Valley'. There have been almost 100


deaths or serious injuries in the past 10 years on the 15-mile stretch of the A682 between junc­ tion 13 of the M65 and Long Pre­ ston. The Road Safety Foundation’s


report for the European Road Assessment Programme also named the A671, from Burnley to the A59 in Whalley, fifth on the


danger list. The Ribble Valley's MP, Nigel Evans, is now urging local and central government to work together to improve the safe­ ty of Ribble Valley roads, following the publication of the report. Mr Evans commented: “It is a


serious cause for concern that the death-toll on this stretch of the A682 is, in the words of the report’s authors, the equivalent ol five major rail crashes within 10 years.


road in the highest risk category of the survey. “I have written to Lancashire


County Council and the Depart­ ment of Transport urging them to take immediate action. “The report reveals that ‘lack of


funding is the principal reason why local authorities do not tackle acci­ dent numbers on their roads on the scale that could make a major dif­ ference’. The people of Ribble Val­ ley deserve better”.


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