16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, January 3rd, 2008


Group’s talk on tools for conservation


A NEW year for Clitheroe Civic Society gets under way on Mon­ day when members will hear a p resentat ion about audio visual tools for conservation. Visitors and potential


new members are wel­ come a t th e meeting, which takes place a t Brookside Primary School, in Bright Street, beginning at 7-30 p.m. Clitheroe Civic Soci­


ety is dedicated to ensur­ ing the preservation of th e town’s invaluable heritage and exerting a positive influence on its future development. Anyone wanting more


information on the socie­ ty and its aims is invited to go along to Monday’s meeting.


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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editoriai), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassitied)'^) 'Griff ’ poser answered


LAST week, we asked readers “What is the


‘Griff’’’? Whalley resident


George Hardman was particularly quick off the mark and brought photo­ copies of numerous arti­ cles into our office. “This is the Griff” was


launched on Jan u ar j’^ 21st, 1944, as a feature for


■readers of the Advertiser and Times in the Ser-


■vices. Compiled by “Lance


DINERS a t Clitheroe’s Luncheon Club enjoyed festive fare at their Christmas party. The Mayor of the RibWe Valley,


Forshaws branch out into meat


DESPITE a year of upheaval and strife in agriculture, one farm-based business in the Ribble Valley is continuing to diversify and expand. Situated on the edge of the Forest of Bow-


land, Littletown Farm in Chipping Road, Thornley, is now supplying its own home­ reared, farm assured meats, along with other quality local foods, in a newly established farm shop. Having farmed in Thomley for three gen­


erations, the Forshaw family have processed their own milk into dairy products for more than 30 years. In a bid to further diversify, they now also


sell Aberdeen Angus beef, hung for a mini­ mum of three weeks to develop the robust flavour, lamb reared on the farm and home cured-bacon. Thanks to an in-house butcher, speciality cuts and recipes are available, along with expert advice on preparation. Visitors are also welcome to see the cows


being milked in, the automated milking machines and this is proving a popular attraction. The Forshaws are particularly keen to


promote high-quality locally produced foods, ensuring traceability and low food miles. The manager of the new Little Town


Farm Shop is Julie Hallett, who under­ stands that the key to success is meeting customers’ individual needs. She said: “There has never been more


interest from consumers into where their food is coming from and how it has been reared or produced. It is an encouraging sign that can only be beneficial to the rural econ­ omy.”


Festive fun for the luncheon club Vandals smashed window


Jack,” it kept local resi­ dents in touch with those home on leave and a ttracted letters from those serving in the forces, ;who detailed where they were and reg­


Coun. Doreen Taylor, and her con­ sort, Mr Gordon Taylor, also joined in the fun a t the Pendle Club.


Our photograph shows diners


and special guests enjoying a fes­ tive lunch


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MORE than £300 worth or damage was caused when vandals smashed an 8ft. x 4ft. double-glased 'window of a house in Glendale Drive, Mellor, on Christmas Day.


My dad: a character who enriched lives of so many


A LIGHT has gone from many lives with the death of Pendle­ ton farmer John Cowperth- waite. Affectionately known as John


Eddie, he died on Saturday, December 22nd, doing what he loved best - going to see his family at his beloved farm. Although aged 80, John Eddie


(pictured) still helped on the fami­ ly farm, now run by his son, also called John, and his wife, Ruth. John Eddie’s daughter, Susan, and her husband, Gez, and their family live close by in the village. John Eddie was born-at Hay-


hurst Farm, Pendleton, to James and Margaret Cowperthwaite, on August 2nd, 1927. He attended the village school and made many friends who remained so through­ out his life. They farmed there until 1940,


when the family, along with younger brother James, moved to nearby Cockshutts Farm, follow­ ing the death of Margaret’s father. Sadly, James, a joiner, died in Sep­ tember 1952, aged 19, in a motor­ cycle accident. John Eddie met Lilian Grove at the Wellsprings Inn, Nick o’ Pen-


FORMER Clilheroe Advertiser and Times chief reporter Susan Sumner’s personal tribute to her father, John Eddie Cowperthwaite, who has died at the age of 80.


took over the running of the farm when his father suffered a stroke in the early 1960s. A great sadness came into his


life in June, 1969, when Lilian died at the age of 47. Then in Decem­ ber of that year he suffered the loss of his father. With the help of his mother and


close relatives, John Eddie brought up his young family and continued to run the farm. He never forgot the support of his cousins and friends at such a desperately sad time of his life. A dedicated father, he was unstinting in his devotion, fitting in his care of them with keeping the farm running. John Eddie had three great


loves - his grandchildren, Alison, Anna, Richard and Chris, his fam­ ily and his farm. He was always immensely proud of their achieve­ ments and was never happier than when he was'with them. Totally dedicated to his farm, he had a lifetime’s knowledge of country matters. A generous, caring and coihpas-


die, and they were married in Feb­ ruary 1957. Originally from Bar- row-in-Furness, Lilian adapted well to country life. John Eddie


sionate man, he was kind, gentle, warm-hearted and much-loved. He had a twinkle in his eye, a cheeky smile and cheery wave. John Eddie was adored by


young and old alike and always had time for people and could often be seen in cap, wellies and carrying a stick honed from a tree on his land, chatting to villagers as he made his way between home and farm. He made many friends on his life’s journey. He was a father to be proud of. Home was where his heart lay,


but he greatly enjoyed day trips with a good friend and reading books on local history. A man of great integrity, he was very knowl- edgeable; he knew people and places and liked to keep up-to-date with local and world news. Pendleton was his beloved home.


John Eddie knew everyone in the village and everyone knew him. He was one of those rare people who enriched the lives of those he met. A true character, he never upset


anyone and managed to cheer peo­ ple and lift the spirits of those he came into contact with, however he was feeling himself. His death will leave a huge gap in village life, as well as in that of his family. The funeral service and intern­


ment takes place a t All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, tomorrow, Fri­ day January 4th, at 11 a.m.


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ularly mentioned other Clitheroe residents they had met. Each column was


accompanied by a picture of a familiar landmark within the Ribble Valley. The picture referred to


in Valley Matters was an aerial view of the Whal­ ley Railway Viaduct, ivith the heading “This is the ‘Griff’” above it. The picture was just one of many which brought fond memories of home for those sendng their coun­ try throughout the world. ^ Mr Hardman addsl


th a t “griff” is slang for' news and reliable infor­ mation - hence the title given to the column.


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Bending the rules


RULES about bendy bananas are set to stay. Clitheroe MEP Chris


Davies has been told that there have been no objec­ tions from those in the banana trade to the law which was introduced in 1994. He says the regula­ tion provides a quality s tan d ard and th a t no banana is banned from sale, however bendy it is. Said Mr Davies: “Peo­ ple th in k bananas are


^ f t t bananas, but there is ^sBuge difference between a long, straight one from Costa Rica and a short, curvy one from Cyprus or the Canaries. I t mat­ ters a lot to supermarkets buying bananas by the million. They want to know just what is in the box, and they want a legal framework.” He added: “If the


banana growers and the banana buyers want the rules, why should anyone else object? Strip away the anti-European non­ sense and there are rea­ sons for most EU laws.”


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 17+ A rare honour.


A RECENT old boy of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has been awarded a short-term commission, fol­ lowing his appointment to Deputy Senior Student of Yorkshire Universi­ ties Air Squadron (YUAS). Tim Wainwright now becomes one of


only a handful of Officer Cadets in the country to be awarded a commission. After leaving CRGS with A-levels in


Politics, Economics, Sociology and Gener­ al Studies, Tim (20), of Wilpshire, Black- bum has started his second year at Leeds University where he is studying for a degree in Politics and Parliamentary Studies. Shortly after arriving at the uni­ versity, Tim applied to join YUAS. The UASs are made up of 14 squadrons located around the country and students are recruited from the universities located within their regions. They are popular with students seeking a career in the RAF and act as an excellent platform to assist applicants attending the Officer and Air­ crew Selection Centre at RAF College Cranwell. In the case of YUAS, based at Church Fenton, near Tadcaster, Tim was one of 22 students offered a place out of an initial application of around 300. Tim has participated in adventurous


training in the Lake District, parachuting in Germany, inter-squadron sports includ­ ing rugby, netball and football, a two-day


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leadership exercise on Catterick Training Area, numerous gruelling charity chal­ lenges plus formal dinners and a battle­ field tour. In addition, he was selected to attend the Force Development Training Centre at Fairboume for two weeks of per­ sonal development through outdoor pur­ suits. Tim has also completed the demanding 100-mile Nijmegen March in the Netherlands and represented RAF College Cranwell at basketball on tour to the Dutch Military Academy. At the end of each year, students are


promoted to a number of hierarchical YUAS posts based on their capabilities, assessments, achie'vements throughout the year and following a “Dragons’ Den” type interview. As part of this process, Tim was promoted to Deputy Senior Student for the current academic year and as a result is promoted to Acting Pilot Officer. This is a commissioned rank in the volunteer


reserve and he becomes one of very few in the history of the YUAS to achieve the rank a t the end of his first year, aged only


19. While a t Clitheroe Royal ^ am m a r


School, Tim was head boy a t Main School, participated in the Global Youth Leadership Conference in America and was awarded the prestigious Sir Ralph Assheton Cup and Evelyn G a rn ett Memorial Trophy, both for contribution to school life, in Years 11 and 13 respec­ tively. While at York Street, Tim became sports director of the Student Sports Council that he inaugurated ■with a col­ league. He undertook work experience with Nigel Evans MP and with the Insti­ tute for Public Policy Research - so he is well rehearsed in having a full diary! Pictured is APO Tim Wainwright after


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THE Mayoress of When she called into Cooper, who took over has been undergoing a Clitheroe visited th e the Eshton Terrace resi- her post in November, makeover. The May- Clitheroe Home in order dential home, Mrs Mrs Berryman showed oress is pictoed above


to meet the new manag- Maria Berryman was the Mayoress around with s Mf and residents. introduced to Beverley the 28-bed home which


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