16 Clitheroe Advertiser STimes, Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 News from the \ T ■ SAWLEY'^


Easter hunt Residents, families, friends and staff of Riverside Care Cen­ tre, Sawley, enjoyed an Easter fete.


The children had fun on the Easter egg hunt, on which there were 100 chocolate eggs to be found, and two youngsters won the special hidden bunnies.


Basil the entertainer played music and Easter cakes made by the residents of Riverside were enjoyed.


There was a raffle with over 30 Easter eggs donated by the staff of Riverside as prizes.


Coco Mayo Chocolate was the delicious subject of a talk by Mrs Lisa Kennedy, of Coco Mayo, to members of Sawley WI. Mrs Kennedy described the history of choco­ late from the Aztecs to the present day.


The winners of the competition for a favourite chocolate recipe were Mrs Janet Cosgrove and Mrs Jean Cole. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Alison Blakemore.


Slaidburn’s footballers were congratulated for coming second in the football at the Northern Area Weekend. In the team were Steven and John Walker, David Parkinson, Jeff Singleton, Step­ hen and Richard Coar and Richard Wells. Sarah Coar was in Lancashire’s


At the next meeting, on April 28th, a first aid demonstration will be staged in Slaidburn Village Hall at 7-30 p.m.


■ netball team that also came second.


TOSSIDE


Members sampled many examples of 18 different flavours and strengths.


Four members had attended the annual council meeting of the Lancashire feder­ ation at Preston.


This was addressed by Lord Inglewood, who gave an insight into the working of the House of Lords.


It was also addressed by Mr Gyles Bran- dreth who was the main speaker.


SIMONSTONE


Mothers’ Union St Peter’s Church Mothers’ Union will hold its April meet­ ing on Tuesday at 7- 30 p.m. in the old school hall. Speaker Mr A. Wolfenden’s subject will be “Reminiscences of a Reporter”.


Annual meeting The annual meeting of St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, will be held after the family communion service on Sunday.


The next dance is on Friday, April 18th.


iWADDiNGTON


Anyone over the age of 60 years will be very welcome to join in for a two-course lunch followed by light entertainment. The cost is £4. Inquiries: 01200 423056.


. WHALLEY


Fun and games Slaidburn Young Farmers met on


Flower club At the next meeting of Whalley Flower Club on Thursday, NAFAS area demon­ strator Susan Mad- docks will be creat­ ing designs entitled “Springtime”. Some will later be raffled. Prizes for the choco­


April lunch Waddington Leisure Club is holding an April lunch on Wednesday at 12-30 p.m. in the Meth­ odist church school­ room.


Raffle winners: V. Wallace, M. Cowk- ing D. Dinsdale, F. Joel, B. Aspin, N. Healey, I. Alderson, J. Dickenson, B. Harker, V. Towler, P. Taylor, M. Booth.


Old time dance There was ‘a good crowd for an old time dance held in Tosside Community Hall. Music for dancing was played by organist Alan Cookson.


Monday for a games night. Slaidburn’s junior quiz team of Tim Ankers, Daniel Parker and Seth Blakey were con­ gratulated on win­ ning the final of Lancashire Young Farmers’ Quiz Com­ petition. Robert Walker was the highest scoring jun­ ior in the quiz com­ petition and Daniel Parker was second.


Visitors are welcome. Admission is £5, which includes coffee or tea.


Senior social Whist winners at Whalley senior citi­ zens’ drive were: Ladies - Miss J. Telfer, Mrs V. Dug- dale. Gents-Mrs H. Hardy, Mrs M. Cap- stick.


The next meeting is on Saturday at 6-30 p.m. in the Meth­ odist church hall.


Dominoes: 1, Mrs M. Maden; 2 (joint), Mrs E. Grindleyand Mr F. Peel.


Surgery ' Residents with queries for the borough council may speak with the two council representatives for the village on Satur­ day between 10-30 and 11-30 a.m. at the village hall.


No appointment is necessary, but if you are unable to be there Coun. Terry Hill can be contact­ ed on 01254 822106 or via e-mail at: councillor.hill® rib- blevalley.gov.uk or Coun. Joyce Holgate on 01254 823522 or e-mail: counc.hol- gate @ribblevalley. gov.uk


No meeting There will be no meet­ ing tonight of Whal­ ley and District His­ torical and Archaeo­ logical Society, as the room at the Abbey is not avail­ able.


Group resumes Today, at 1-20 p.m., the 'Thursday Group resumes meetings at The Presbytery on The Sands.


late and bottle tombola are required to raise funds for two members who are representing the club at the N.AFAS nat­ ional show in Edin­ burgh in October.


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2, Galina Adair; 3, Mia Matheson. Infant 3:1, Leonie Wilkinson; 2, Myles Rose; 3, Reece Stan- sfield. Infant 4: 1, Haydon Wilkinson; 2, Hattie Dalton; 3, Sam Pickles. Year 3: 1, Eve Whaling; 2, Alex Moore; 3, Alex Thorpe. Year 4: 1, Molly Brown; 2, Daniel Grundy; 3, Emily Parke. Year 5: 1, Elizabeth Seville; 2, Nancy Guy; 3, ■loshua Cooper. Year 6:1, Conor McEn- tyre; 2, Daniel Gran­ ge; 3 Kim Nichol­ son.


The staff race was won by Mrs Lowe.


Worship At the Methodist Church on Sunday at 10-30 a.m. wor­ ship will be led by Mrs Christine Beggs.


New envelopes for weekly collection are now available. It is hoped people will opt for Gift Aid so that tax may be reclaimed.


Anyone willing to help, even it only occasionally, should contact the office at Whalley Primary School.


Paper collection Paper and cardboard will be collected from the front of properties after 9-30 a.m. on Saturday. The money raised benefits local uni­ formed organisa­ tions.


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Grand is a truly amazing facility!


AFTER visiting The Grand this wfiekpjid I am amazed at the facili- red and the transformation


t4Ar*uilding. Truly a chrysallis


into a butterfly! The facilities are really 21st Cen­


tury. After the fiasco British Airways


has had with its new Terminal 5 per­ haps a local headline could read: ''Lancaster Foundation beats Termi­


nal 5". Everyhing worked perfectly


although doubtless there were fran­ tic last-minute details of which the public was unaware!


Youngsters sang in cathedral


BUDDING choristers of St Leonard's Primary School, Langho, were given the opportunity to sing in Blackburn Cathedral, in front of a packed audience of invited guests, parents, grandparents, family and friends.


More than 40 pupils aged seven, eight and nine took part in the


project run by the Blackburn Cathedral choir leader to encourage school children in singing.


A teacher came along to the school tor six rehearsal sessions before the children took part in the concert one Saturday morning, together with pupils from two other schools, and the cathedral choir.


The children, who enjoyed listening to such high quality singing and music in such a lofty and reverent atmosphere, are eager to continue with their musical project. Pictured are the Year 3 and 4 pupils of St Leonard's who sang at the cathedral.


(A310308/3) A small school with a big heart!


PUPILS and staff at a rural Ribble Valley primary school have been jumping for joy after receiving an outstanding Ofsted report.


Top marks were given to the out­ standing levels of support and guidance received from a dedicat­ ed and talented team of staff. The report stated: “The reason for the impressive standards is the quality of teaching. It is outstand­ ing. Throughout the school teach­ ers have high expectations of pupils.


Inspector Dave Byrne, who visited St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Hurst Green, described it as “a small school, but with a big heart”.


Vampire's visit Dreadful deeds in deepest Transylva­ nia, ghastly goings- on in Whitby and horrific happenings in London are all part of a comic ver­ sion of the Bram Stoker story “Drac- ula” being present­ ed at Whalley Vil­ lage Hall on Satur­ day.


Many people took part in the proces­ sion of witness on Good Friday and the vigil in the church


Hats, pleasel For the end-of-term service tomorrow, pupils at Whalley Primary School are asked to wear hats connected with trades and profes­ sions - for example, a policeman’s hel­ met, a builder’s hel­ met or a nurse’s cap. The service is in the parish church at 2-15 p.m.


Jackson; 2, Myles Campbell; 3, Daniel Gorton. Infant 2:1, Bradley Tyldesley;


This fourth show by Andy Andrews and Christine Bissell, who form the Inner State Theatre Com­ pany, has a vague idea of the plot, some songs, awful jokes and audience participation.


The show is mainly aimed at adults, but is suitable for older children. Tickets, costing £5, are avail­ able from Whalley Post Office or 01254 822350.


Results of the Easter . ,


egg-rolling contest MatnOdlStS were as follows. Worship at West Infant 1: 1, Katie Bradford Methodist


BRADFORD . . .


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Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be led by the Rev. Harry Jones.


Pupils’ musical celebration of Easter


PICTURED here IS the cast of an East- John's RC Primary School, Clilheroc. which featured 10 songs from the ' or Celebration musical staged Year 5 As reported last week, a capacity audi- school choir. Unking scenes which told and G pupils at St Michael and St ence enjoyed the Easter production, the story of Holy Week, (s)


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“Very good subject knowledge ensures that lessons are exciting and relevant, which captures the pupils’ interests.


“Pupils work industriously and dis­ play great satisfaction when they achieve their targets. Great pride is evident in the pupils’ high quality of written work.”


Our picture shows youngsters cele­ brating the glowing Ofsted report. (B110308/1)


R.M. EDWARDS, West Bradford Road, Waddington


Crack down on


speeding motorists WHEN are the police in Clitheroe going to do something about the speeding motorists, especially on Chatbum Road? Last Friday evening was the last


straw. When travelling home I felt stationary when two boy racers passed me doing a conserative esti­ mate of at least 60 m.p.h. in a clearly marked 30 m.p.h. zone, yet this is not an isolated incident. Venture on to Chatbum Road any


morning of the week before 8 a.m. and the speeds which vehicles travel at,is terrifying.


' 1 see no point in placing a high vis­ ibility police Transit van at the gates of tthe grammar school every couple of months. pet out there with a speed camera


and you will be equally shocked at the number of speeding vehicles and the number of drivers using mobile phones.


F. PROCTER, Denbigh Drive, CHlheroe


Figures work in


taxpayers’ favour I AM a transport economist who makes infrequent visits to the Ribble Valley for purposes of research and


i was interested in the recent corre- i spBndence that has appeared in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times con­ cerning the operation of Clitheroe Station and its value to the local coinmunity. Your correspondents may be inter­


ested to know that the station is op'erated under funding arrange­ ments whereby its income is derived from the commissions received from the sale of tickets; the greater the value of tickets sold then the greater the level of income earned by the station. The income generated is not suffi­


cient to cover all costs, therefore, the difference is provided in the form of a subsidy from Lancashire County Council, but obviously, the more income generated from ticket sales, thie less money is needed from coun- ■»Si»ncil funds provided from the taxpayer.


^ h ile "Name and Address Sup­


plied" feels concern that the gate is not open to give him unrestricted access to his early morning train, he might like to dwell on the fact that since the gate has been locked during station opening hours, I am given to understand from official figures, that station income has jumped by over 20%.


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with their identical chain stores and soulless shopping precincts. No doubt the absolute highlight is a trip to the Trafford Centre. Sorry, but an epicure would


delight in sourcing the wonderful food and drink outlets Clitheroe can offer and any fashionista could while away happy hours in the clothes shops there. It is sad that Sara's shop had to


move, but I believe this was due to the upwards-only rent review policy of landlords, which has been of con­ cern nationwide. The Government, solicitors and RICS are all aware of this procedure and of the fact that is squeezes smaller establishments out of business. Indeed there have been moves to try to curb these rent reivews, so far with very limited suc­ cess. We should support the local shop­


keepers and celebrate the wonderful, vibrant life they bring to our town. Without our support, Clitheroe


will become another satellite suburb. Don't let that happen, use the excit­ ing and diverse shops and market we are lucky enough to enjoy. We really don't want to lose the treasuers we have on our doorstep.


MANDY ADAMSON, Monks Lodge, Sawlev


We have a thriving


WHAT a fantastic night we had at the opening of The Grand on Fri­ day evening. 'There was a slight delay on


Great night to remember as The Grand opened its doors I am sure the effort and expense


was superb. There was a well deserved standing ovation at the end.


Hopefully there will be more live


entry, due to a misunderstanding regaMing the start time, but it was well worth the wait once the artists came on - we just wish they had been on longer. Everyone enjoyed themselves and Heather SmaU from M People


This increasing income, therefore,


means a decreasing level of subsidy required from taxpayers through the Lancashire County Council support. If "Name and Address Supplied"


is happy to see his taxes increase to pay for his unrestricted access, I am sure that many other taxpayers are not so generous and are quite happy to accept the inconvenience of hav­ ing to pass through the booking office area, where friendly staff offer both advice and service and use a facility which has become increas­ ingly valued since its opening in


2000. In making his criticism, I hope


that "Name and Address Supplied" has bought his season ticket from Clitheroe, therefore, proving his sup­ port for the station and its staff which his comments do not;


F.R.KERR, Preston Road, Southport


Tired of added


hours delay causes GIVEN the location, local geogra­ phy and infrastructure surrounding Clitheroe, I, like a great many oth­ ers, welcomed the arrival of a daily service to Blackburn, Manchester


and beyond. Such is my liking for the service


that I have ignored delays and other causes of discontentment to use the service on a fairly regular basis. However, given the periodic delays


that are suffered I cannot stand the extra hours that this adds to my day any longer.


concerts in the future and myself and my husband will definitely be attending more of them. What a remarkable transforma­


tion has taken place from the old to the New Grand, so well done to the Lancaster Foundation.


I do know trains that leave in the


morning have some tight connection times, but surely if Northern Rail cannot run the trains on time then they should consider rescheduling their trains to make these connec­ tions. Other than that I should add that


Clitheroe station and staff are a delight, which provides a sharp con­ trast with the inside of the train, which resemble carriages from a 1970s Northern Line tube train.


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED Use our wonderful


shops or lose them I READ with disbelief the letter entitled “M&S would bring more quality shops”, in which the writer stated that there is little to go to Clitheroe for, that it is a dying town crowded with charity shops, hair­ dressers and Woolworths. Are we talking about the same


Ciitheroe I have been shopping in this weekend? The Clitheroe I shopped in this


weekend boasts: a wonderful choco- latier; a wine shop that is the envy of the north of England; an excellent array of ladies' and gentlemen's clothes shops and shoe shops - you can buy anything from Armani to Bonne Marche! There are at least two mouthwa­


tering delicatessens: an award win­ ning sausage-shop and other good butchers; an excellent fish shop; as well as shops selling lingerie, cards and books, jewellery, antiques, a health shop, household and interior


put into this project will be appre­ ciated by many people of all ages in the town, for years to come. Thanks to all concerned tor a wonderful evening.


SANDRA AND HEBER HARGREAVES, Waddow Grove, Waddington


design, and discerning gift shops. Then of course there is the market.


There are greengrocers to rival the marvellous stalls you find on the markets in France, as well as local cheeses and locally-sourced free range meat and eggs. In both the local shops and in the


market you receive that wonderful feature that is totally lacking in chain stores - personal service. The upholsterer on the market made me two beautiful winged arm chairs and fulfilled his promise that I would receive them by Christmas, by bor­ rowing a friend's car and delivering them on Christmas Eve. I doubt any chain store would bother to do the same. I work in Manchester city centre


all week and although I love the diversity of shops and the buzz of a lively city, I wouldn't dream of doing any food shopping there. Why buy tired vegetables flown half-way across the world and meat th a t comes plastic wrapped from good­ ness knows where, when you can source fresh, local produce? Why wear chain store clothes that


everyone recognises when you can browse in local boutiques and pick up wonderful, individual clothes? I looked to see where the writer of


your letter lived, wondering if he dr she came from out of Clitheroe and had not had an opportunity of fully exploring its delights, but the name and address were withheld. I suppose it depends what the


writer deems a good day out. We are all different and it seems to me that that person's idea of a day out would be trawling round some of the satel­ lite towns of Manchester and Leeds,


market town here IN answer to last week’s letter regarding a possible M&S food store in Clitheroe, I am in total disagree­ ment on every count. Clitheroe, far from dying, is an


attractive, thriving market town with three major supermarkets, in addition to severai excellent inde­ pendent butchers and delicatessens, a first-class fishmonger and a long established baker/confectioner - another food store would be super­ fluous. Several years ago I mioved to York­


shire, but I continue to shop in Clitheroe where I find quality and courtesy in a wide range of shops (not only food shops) - yes - includ­ ing the charity shops for cards and bargains and, last but by no means least, my irreplaceable hairdresser!


SUSAN YORKE Halton West, Skipton, North Yorkshire


Congratulations to


student Neil MAY I through your columns extend publicly my congratulations to Neil Sharma - the schoolboy spoiled for choice when choosing his secondary school (last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times). Neil has benefited hugely from the


excellent teaching at QEGS Junior School as his results make clear. While we understand the geographi­ cal reasons behind Neil’s decision to go to a different secondary school, we would also like to congratulate Luke Penswick whose marks in the QEGS entrance examination were very similar to Neil’s and thus he now qualifies for the prestigious John Law Scholarship.


HEADMASTER, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar SchonI, West Park Road, Blackburn


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