Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, March 29th, 2007


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I Valle}' Matters..........................6 and 7 3 Village News ..................14,15 and 16 8 Letters ................................................4 3 Weekendplus........................18 and 19 I Family Notices ....................24 and 25 3 Motors Today..........................33 to 45 3 Sport ........................................46 to 48 AT A GLANCE...


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www.ciitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Castle secures remaining £2m The shortfall of


£700,000 has now been reduced to £400,000. The news that the Her­


itage Lottery Fund has now given its full backing in the belief that the out­ standing money will be raised via continuing community support, has given


fund-raisers


renewed confidence that the finance is achievable. Kibble Valley Borough Council has pledged


£250,000 and the SITA Trust a further £150,000. Clitheroe the Future is also poised to put £250,000 in the pot on behalf of the North West Development Agency which had originally left a target of £550,000. With a massive fund-raising drive continuing, further pledges have already reduced the deficit. Work has been under


way for several months on improvements to ensure th a t the Castle Keep,


built in 1186, is stru c­ turally sound. The scheme which will


see a glass atrium linking the museum and North West Sound Archives buildings on two levels, a lift, facilities for the dis­ abled, cafe, exhibition space, retail area and innovative interactive dis­ play facilities could be on course for completion in 2009. Restoration and mod­


ernisation of the museum is expected to position it


as a centre of excellence for learning, with the capacity to attract more than 17,000 visitors a year. I t will also develop


strong links in the educa­ tion and specialist interest sectors. O The two groups, the


Friends of Clitheroe Cas­ tle and Keepers of the Castle are shortly expect­ ed to merge into one new group, The Friends of Clitheroe Castle and Grounds.


Vicky may have died from diabetic attack


by Faiza Afzaal


A FIT and healthy Waddington student who died last year may have suffered a diabetic attack, an inquest heard. Former Clitheroe Royal Grammar


School pupil Vicky Stockton (23), pictured, who had been studying a Masters degree in sociology at Lan­ caster University, was found col­ lapsed at her home in Beechthorpe Avenue on August 30th by her father, Chris - just 10 minutes after e-mail- ing her final dissertation to her course tutor. She was taken to Burnley General


Hospital, but medical staff were unable to save her. At Tuesday’s inquest, held a t


Burnley Magistrates, Dr Abdul Al- Dawoud, consultant pathologist at Burnley General Hospital said dur­ ing the post-mortem examination, he was unable to carry out tests on her eyes because she had elected to donate her organs, but on admission to hospital, Vicky’s blood report


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looking forward to joining the Army. Everything was coming together for her and then this happens.” The inquest heard how Vicky was


revealed a high glucose level of 13.1mmol/l - indicating she suffered from diabetes and could possibly have died of a diabetic attack. Vicky’s parents, Chris and Julie,


told the hearing th a t they were unaware that their daughter suffered from diabetes. Chris said that apart from suffering from a cold a week before her death, Vicky was in very good health. He added she had been looking for­


ward to attending the Royal Mili­ tary Academy Sandhurst, in Surrey, this year. She was possibly the hap­ piest she had been in a long time,” he told the inquest. “She was the most focussed person that we knew. She was a fit and healthy girl who was


passionate about many things, espe­ cially football and became the sports rep for the university’s Grizedale Col­ lege. Julie said: “She lived life to the full and was a very active girl. I noticed she sometimes looked tired, but apart from that we did not detect any symptoms to suggest she was a diabetic.” East Lancashire coroner Mr


Richard Taylor recorded a verdict of natural causes. Speaking after the inquest, Chris and Julie said they were now able to move on in life, but will never be able to forget their “beautiful daughter”. “We don’t think we fully know and


will ever know why she died, but we are grateful for everything that has been done to try and find the cause of Vicky’s death and we accept the findings of the pathologist.” A commemorative plaque has


been placed in memory of Vicky at St Helen’s Church, Waddington. (s)


Man (23) claims he sneezed before crash g M iH a a iH i a


“I t was so su b s tan tia lly


depressed that some of those at the scene were not aware that there was a third vehicle trapped between the two lorries.” A jury heard that the car - with


Fit Lt Rees in the driver’s seat, his wife next to him and their son in the rear - also hurst into flames as a result of the collision. Mr Fowler said Margerison’s


lorry was travelling at more than 17 m.p.h. when it struck the Peugeot, allegedly proving he was not paying attention. He added: “I t is plain this was an horrific accident with appalling consequences. To drive into the back of a stationary vehi­ cle at that speed is dangerous.” Margerison later told police he


might have sneezed an in s tan t before the crash, but Mr Fowler said Margerison had “made up” that claim, telling the jury: “You will hear it suggested he sneezed at some time during the unfolding of these events. If tha t was the case - and the prosecution does not accept it is - it


might explain why he was driving dangerously. But we say it does not provide a defence. “That is something he made up


to cover up the reality, namely that at the crucial time, for some reason, he allowed himself to be grossly dis­ tracted.” Mr Fowler said Margeri­ son’s attention might have been diverted by a wide-load convoy moving down the road, or by traffic on Cranwell’s nearby airfield. He told the court: “A sneeze is


insufficient to account for the situa­ tion where the Peugeot was ulti­ mately hit at a speed in excess of 17 m.p.h. Had he been keeping a proper


lookout, he would still have been able to stop in time. And if he sneezed then he should have adjust­ ed his driving.” He added that Margerison made


no mention of sneezing when quizzed by police 90 minutes after the crash. It was only when he was questioned again two weeks later that he said he had been suffering from a running nose and had sneezed twice. The court heard that on the day


Easter trip for skaters


LOCAL youngsters are being invited to enjoy the thrills of skating at one of the country’s largest indoor skating facilities. Thanks to funding from


the Clitheroe skate group, Ribble Valley Community Transport is organising two trial “skate bus” trips to Rampworx skatepark, in Liverpool, during the Easter Holidays. The bus will be provid­


ed for free, but all young people will have to pay the Rampworx entry fee of £13 and complete and hand over a parental and medical consent form to the bus driver before being allowed to board. The con­ sent forms can be collect­ ed from the front desk of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, in King Street. The bus will leave Trini­


ty Youth Club, in Wes­ leyan Row (opposite Kwiksave) at 11-30 a.m. on Tuesday (April 3rd) and will return approxi­ mately at 7 p.m. The fol­ lowing week the bus will run on Wednesday, April 11th a t 11-30 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. If popu­ lar, the exciting service will be extended.over the summer holidaysLr.'.A Places on the bus are


limited and will be on a first come first served based. All skaters must wear a helmet. Organisers are warning no helmets or consent form means no skating! ® Please note the invi­


tation is only open to in­ line skaters and skate­ boarders. Due to the shortage of space on the buses, BMX riders are not allowed. Anyone requiring further information about the event is asked to call local youth worker Steve Procter on 07971229918.


Bridge wins


of the tragedy, Margerison left Lan­ cashire at 4-40 a.m. to pick up a consignment of potatoes in Lin­ colnshire. He claimed he was unable to recall his speed on the A17, but insisted Mr Rees’ car hit the lorry in front before being struck by his own HGV.


Giving evidence, Slovakian HGV


driver Oldrich Frank, who was trav­ elling in front of Mr Rees’ Peugeot, told the ju ry he felt only one impact. He said he was forced to slow


down to a stop after a small lorry in front of him braked, adding: “I did­ n’t know there was a car behind me. My whole trailer was moved off the road.”


al tours as a Hercules captain before qualifying as a flying instructor and joining 45 (R) Squadron in June 2005. Paying tribute last year, RAF commanders called him “a dedicat­ ed family man and highly profes­ sional officer and pilot”. The trial continues. O FOR the latest news as the


trial progresses, visit our website: www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were: NS Chris Pollard and Janet Bailey, Jean Martindale and Jean Taylor. EW Pat Murray and Doreen Blake, Kath Thompson and Geoff Wharfe. On Thursday, winners were: NS Ann Pollard and Margaret Heyworth, Chris Pollard and George B. Pollard. EW Brenda Wilson and John Renton, Mary Thompson and Joan Bowker.


Fit Lt Rees had completed sever­ Rail service


THE rail service between Clitheroe and Manches­ ter via Blackburn and Bolton has been designat­ ed as a community rail service. Rail Minister Tom Harris announced yesterday. FOR full details - see


next week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


i by Faiza Afzaal


DISGRUNTLED villagers in Tosside have been forced to live by candlelight and wrap up in blankets after being plagued by a series of power cuts. Residents in the remote rural


village say they are tired of being unable to cook, turn the lights on or even make a hot drink due to the lengthy blackouts. I t is claimed that since January


nine'power cuts have hit homes in the village, with approximately 120 hours of supply lost. The frequent power failures are


being blamed on heavy winds, which have thrown trees and other debris into the overhead power lines. Residents say they have had enough and are demanding imme­ diate action from electricity provider United Utilities. The latest power cut occurred at


10-20 p.m. on March 17th when families were plunged into dark­ ness for almost 18 hours. As engineers battled to find and


repair the fault, on Mothering Sunday the village’s Dog and Par­ tridge public house found itself with more visitors than usual. Despite having no power,


licensees Tim and Grace (Iridley, along with their staff, managed to keep the doors open. “We were fully booked on Moth­


er’s Day, but thanks to a generator we were able to stay open,” said


.Mrs Gridley. There have been occasions in th e past where we have had no choice, but to close. “We accept that living out here isn’t easy and there are going to be


problems with the electricity sup­ ply, but we didn’t expect to experi­ ence so many. “We understand that the weath­


er has been horrendous recently, but are fed up of the constant power failures. We are currently having six letting bedrooms built and are having to fork out thou­ sands of pounds on a new genera­ tor to help us cope.” Equally frustrated is mother-of-


two Rebecca Holmes who said: “At one time last year we were five days without power. I have two girls aged seven and four and i t’s hard work having to cope without electricity. We have to rely on can­ dles and torches.” Also annoyed is Mrs Ann


Groves, manager of the village hall. She said: “We have had lots of blackouts since Christmas and have had to cancel some events. We have no gas supply, so when the power goes off we have no heating, no hot water, xye cannot cook and cannot phone anyone. There is no mobile phone network, so i t ’s just a nuisance.” But the repeated incidents have


become so bad for one Tosside fam­ ily that they are considering mov­ ing. Tony and Andrea Deeley, who run Tosside Post Office and a school bus operating service say it’s like having “no contact with the outside world”. “We are trying to run a business


and i t ’s been a nightmare this year,” commented Mrs Deeley. “Because of no power I cannot work the new satellite system in place and cannot serve customers. “We collect local pupils and transport them to schools in


Bolton-By-Bowland and Slaid- burn, but when there is a power cut, everyone is affected. “I t ’s the inconvenience more


than anything. Trees are falling on the lines and there is no mainte­ nance. When we try to ring United Utilities we just can’t get through. We are really sick of it. So much so


.that we are trying to seek some compensation and are wanting to move.” Other business hit-by the recent


power cuts include Crowtrees Park Caravan Site. In response to the concerns


raised, a spokesman for United Utilities said: “We’re very sorry about the problems a few cus­ tomers in Tosside have been hav­ ing with their electricity recently. “Since late last year there have


been a series of problems caused by heavy winds which have thrown trees and other debris into the overhead power lines which supply the area. “In particular, the electricity


network in Tosside was very badly hit by the severe gales which struck the country in January this year. “After each incident, we have


moved quickly to put things right and in many cases have cut back tree branches which were striking the overhead lines. The January storm was exceptionally severe and it unfortunately took us longer in that case to get the power back on. “We are hopeful that this has


been an unfortunate series of inci­ dents and customers will now enjoy a long period without any interruptions to their power sup­


ply.”


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Company goes bust


A COMPANY thought to be behind the failed Mondo restaurant at Barrow, for­ merly the Spread Eagle, has gone bust. It was reported in the London Gazette


that Otium UK Limited, whose regis­ tered address was Lamb Row Cottage, Clitheroe Road, Barrow, is now in volun­ tary liquidation. At an extraordinary general meeting of


the company on March 6th, i t was proved to.the satisfaction of the meeting that the company, whose business was as a restaurant/bar, could not continue due to its liabilities. Mr Gordon Craig, of Cresswell Associ­


ates, was appointed liquidator for the purpose of winding up the company and its registered address is now: Cresswell Associates Ltd, 168 Hesketh Lane, Tar- leton, Preston, Lancs.


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VOTES Fake cash warning


POLICE are warning shopkeepers and members of the public to be extra vigilant following reports of counterfeit £20 notes being passed. The warning has been issued by DC


Mick Dixon, of Clitheroe Police, after reports of three fake £20 notes being passed to the local branch of the Royal British Legion. He said: “We request people to be vigi­


lant when accepting £20 notes. Please examine them carefully looking out for watermarks and the silver strip. If you are handed over more than one note, please check that the serial numbers are differ­ ent.” Anyone with information regarding fake


money being passed or who has received any, is urged to call Clitheroe Police on 443344, or the free-and-confidential Crimestoppersline on 0800 555111.


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