, Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 12 ClitheroeAdvertiser&Times, Thursday, June 12th, 2008 www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) We can’t afford to be ill by Faiza Afzaal


“CARERS can’t afford to be ill.” This is a phrase often used by some of the six million carers in


the UK. This week is, Carers Week (June


9th to 15th) and Kibble Valley Crossroads will raise awareness of the plight of many carers who look after and support a loved one who is either ill, frail or disabled. Kibble Valley Crossroads - which


and are paid to go into^homes on av regular basis to relieve the carer. The aim is always to expand as well as giving a high standard of


: care. Therefore, fund-raising is an essential element of the charity. Kind-hearted members of the public:


• are always urged to come forward by , supporting cash boosting events. A ,


■ number of events have been orgam ised to swell the organisation’s funds. The first is a casino night taking


is the only charity in the rural bor­ ough th a t supports carers - will highlight and celebrate the contribu- ■ tion made by the unsung heroes of the community and promote the services that are available to carers regardless of their age or back­ ground. The community support s ta f f


employed by the charity,, which is based a t Waddington Koad, Clitheroe, provide high quality indi­ vidual care within the area. ; Presently, there are 14 staff'who are trained to a very high standard


place at 7-30 p.m. at West Bradford . Village Hall on Saturday, July 18th. - Kibble Valley folk are also being invited to a charity open garden event on August 29th and 31st between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Old Zoo, Brockhall Village, thanks to Mr Gerald Hitman. This is a rare opportunity to ■view a unique garden


. and a proportion of the funds from ■ the two days will be donated towards Crossroads.


. r Throughout today and tomorrow,


workers from the charity will be col­ lecting money and giving out advice to carers at Booths supermaket in , Longridge.


, Kibble Valley Crossroads chmrman


Tom McLean has been nominated by Clitheroe Lions Club for the Geoff Braithwaite Award. This is for out­ standing service to the community.


The award will be presented later by Mrs Diana Braithwaite, the widow of Geoff. The money will be divided between Kibble Valley Crossroads and the East Lancashire Hospice.


A WOKKIED Valley resident is con­ cerned about the state of Henthorn Park. Despite contacting Kibble Valley


Council on a number of occasions, she is still awaiting a reply.. The resident, who. wishes to remain anonymous, said bins in the


Resident’s concerns over state of park following vandal attacks A Kibble Valley Borough Council


park which have been burnt down have not been replaced and the melt­ ed plastic is still on the floor and has not been removed. She also said dog walkers cleaning


up after their pets are continuing to put excrement into the melted bins and then it ends up spread all over.


spokesman said: “Two litter bins


were pro'vided at Henthorn Park two years ago, but were burnt within a couple of days. They were replaced a month later, but were bumtagain.


. “The bins cost £300 each and we cannot keep replacing them at con­


i : . . ?Your chance to


ask questions KIBBLE VALLEY residents have the chance to quiz some of the county’s'leading politicians later this month.


• The traditional surroundings


of Longridge Civic Hall will be the setting for.Lancashire County. Council’s popular


“ Cabinet Question Time” next Tuesday). The’panel for the evening will


include county council leader Hazel Harding, Marcus John­ stone, Jennifer Mein and Vali Patel. The panel will take any ques­


OUR picCure shows Clitheroe woman Mrs Mary Geldard receiving care from Mrs Jill Halstead, one of the Crossroads care support workers (s)


tions raised by the audience. Former BBC TV political cor- ■ respondent Jim Hancock will be on hand to make sure the evening runs smoothly and that the councillors are not able to duck any tough questions. County Coun. Harding said:


“The county council provides around 85% of all local govern­ ment services in Lancashire. It is vital that everyone has a voice and can share their views on our services. “Similar events around the


siderable cost to the taxpayer, so they have been removed. “ I t is the responsibility of dog


owners to remove their dog mess. There is a dog walk with designated dog bins at the bottom of Henthorn Park, so this should not cause them 'undue inconvenience.”


county have proved to be popu­ lar and we hope that members of the public will come along to find out more about the work of the county council.” ' • The event starts at 7-15 p.m.


on Tuesday, June 17th, at Lon­ gridge Civic Hall, Calder Avenue, Longridge.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND.


^domino drive organ- P*''PP"’S WI will be


W h is t d r iv e • The annual whist and


_ Med by members of Friends and Neigh-


' hours of Boltoh-by- Bowland was well- attended and very


. successful raising over £600.


The money will be equally divided between Airdale Cancer Unit and the Kosemere Cancer


. Mr T. Armer were thanked for their


. help with the grand , raffle and everyone for their support and generosity.


Whist winners: Ladies - J. Metcalfe, D. Cook, E. Jack- son, M. Edmond­ son, M. Wellock.


Grainger, H. Moon, G. Parker, T. Shaw, V. Jones.


Dominoes: H.


Pickard, P. Oddie, J. Oddie, E. Fox, J. Thornber, F. Taylor, L. Townson. M.


- Askew, A. Taylor, E. Nowell, A. Sutcliffe.


GHIPPING G a rd e n c o lo u r


Members of Chipping WI were welcomed to the meeting by


She introduced’Mrs The dedication and The fun starts at 2 . tacularly gaught for __- ,


. Mrs Margaret Gar­ dener.


MJe're •Tl Seeing IS believing at our new Garden Centre. •


From outdoor plants and garden furniture to home decor and gifts our passion for what we do shines through every department.


Dine at the Riverside. Cafe overlooking the River Brock, where our - mouth-watering cakes are a bit of a speciality.


Visit our Farm Shop - a food lover's paradise where you'll find the best local produce and the finest foods. It really does turn 'shopping for food into one of life's great pleasures. ■ • - - -


Call in today and see for yourself. I’ 5; « s ?


gDiane’Harrison who ^aTO,!a presentation i enlitledi "Garden


: ^demonstrated how . to prepare a hang- ■J'ng basket for maxi- ; mum effect with


•: the summer. :Mrs V Harrison explained. ; that plants in hang­ ing baskets needed :good quality com­


atoined NVQsVand There will be bouncy four NVQ2. Train- boxing, tombola, ing.manager Mrs cake stall, b°“"cy Karen Walker pre-' castle and a balloon sented these awards, race release.


long service of five ' . r


i’Colour Throughout The ' celebratory the Summer'I. She evening was attend-


■members, of: staff • was also recognised,


■ plants th a t .would proprietor Mrs Janet flower for most of Harrison thanked


all her staff.:


ed by their families, friends and followed by wine and refresh­ ments.


p.m. entra is' ■■ .


If anyone would like to donate, bottles,


,■ toys or cakes these can be brought oh the day or left in school.


: - .


n.m. and entrance IS ■ 47.47: free. ■■


Grindleton's innings finally: came to a close on 281 for 2 a fte r 'the? young whipper snapper


. Jkkson had carried his bat'.with an innings of 69. ■ ■


Crossland called upon Robinson and Ben­ nett; to 'open: the


F ir s t win .


. post, and should be p u r iM ia n Aid ■ fed with both slow o n r i s i ia n MIU


release tablets and The collection in regular liquid food: Downham ; and :. Water retaining gek Twiston amounted


•plants drying out,; Christian Aid. -'but 'Lhe baskets Warm thanks are


"Should still be extended-to all who •■watered; daily.'-gave so generously.. ■ Diane then went on SUfTimGr. mUSiC


|j^ ^ p p o r tu n i ty to buy plants.. ' •


■ m GARDEN CENTRE


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•; to’^describe the-qual- Music for a summer’s ities o f ; various evening with Max­ ine Molin-Rose on harp: hhd vocal music by Serenata will be held in. Downham Parish Church on Saturday at 7-30 p.mi in aid of


plants and pots that she 'had brought-


with her. After quesr tibns, Mrs Sylvia ; Latham expressed.


' thanks. Members . and visitors had the


' Mrs1;;Helen ;Powell ■' received the birthr. daypflowers'.iMrs


, '. -.Margaret!Heane, ■won the competition;


, church funds. Everyone is welcome. : Tickets are £1 ayail- able from Jchurch


'■ ■ members. ...'


; 'for"asmall;flower. . -’di'splay.'-and-Mrs Gillie Thompsb'n. p . won'the raffle.


;,v.


On a beautiful sum-, mer’s day :.;the crowds flocked to Grindleton for a- scintillating day's- cricket against the.


helps to prevent the to alrnost £ p 0 for skipper Crossland's


'visitors Gregson; from Lancaster.


-


only contribution of the day was to win the toss and elect to;


4 attack; and Robin- ■; son quickly rattled ;'6u f the Gregson


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held on July 2nd when Mr Martin Nunn will speak on Hotter Shoes. There will be a Hotter Shoes bag for every­ one attending and the raffle prize will be a pair of Hotter Shoes. The competi­ tion will be for a novelty sock.


Unit a t Preston S tfawbG rry te a Hospital.


bn Sunday! Juno Mr H. Pickard and 29th, between 2 and


4 p.m. Chipping WI, will be selling straw­ berry teas, with cream, home-made scones and cakes, tea and coffee in the village hall.


CHATBURN A w a rd s


At the awards cere­ mony held at The Manor House, Chatburn, 25 mem­ bers of staff received certificates in the presence of the Mayor , and Mayoress, Clitheroe.


of


Eight staff received NVQ 4 degree level awards in Health and Social Care also a further eight


Towering success of a big day out


A TRIP to Ihemc park Alton Towers was the half-lerm treat for members of Sab- den Baptist Church Youth Club ^ -


■


Thirty-six young people and four adults left Sabden at 9 n.m. with their driver,


-


Janet, gelling them safely to the famous Staffordshire theme park in good lime.


their fun day on Saturday on the school field,


■ Members went on many rides, some braving the “Air” and “Oblivion” , wbitc-knucklc rides, while some took advantage of the sunshine to dry out after shooting the rapids and getting very wet.


The group left after a very full and tiring day, arriving • home about 7-30 p.m.


One of the trip organisers, Joan Peagam, commented: “The day was a tremen­ dous success and all the young people were a delight to lake out. It was such a great day that more visits are already being planned.”


Our picture shows the Sab- den group at Alton Towers, (s)


beer and wine to rise laid on by Helen, as one to the Rhino. Wilkinson was award-


To the crease strolled ed man-of-the- Whittaker who car- match, ried on where the W a s te p a p e r Rhino had left off, rpjjg usual waste


smoking eight fours paper collection will before being spec-


newspapers, maga­ zines and junk mail, but no cardboard, can be.left in the, enclosure at the top of Back Lane, near- the .chapel...,wall. This" service is organised by mem­ bers of Grindleton WI to raise funds for the group..


; openers ' with his spectacular swing bowling. Gregson were already on the OpGH g a r d s n .1 back foot and when The Garden at Dut- Crossland played ton Hall, Gallows his' trump cards


HURST GREEN


-bringing.; on the ; experienced attack ,of Nuttall . and Ollerenshaw ' the


Openers Wilkinson and Jackson made... the visitors toil.in'! the sizzling heat,: but only after ther. Rhino had beon hit on his,big toe in the. ; first over of the day,: the angry Rhino’s response was to dec­ imate, the attack clobbering 20 fours and two sixes in an


incredibl. show K '- t -


, rUU Cay


.- -The luncheon group Friends of Gisburn ' will meet in the vil- School are holding


before f na ly being >


.The"- i mesmerised crowd for.once put


j-bowled for 133 m an ''opening stand iof: -184.


■ ' Hrmm fKoir nrloccoo nf.


'wall for. the -visitors," Leg spinner! Nuttall had the opposition


■in knots and Oily controlled the ball as if;.it- was.on a piece of string, the pair.. . ripped ' the


Lane, Hurst Green,


• will be open to the public on June 28th and 29th, from 1-5 p.m. Alka're wel-


gardens of Andrew


.and -, Catherine Penny, where there: is a traditional rose


:heart put:.of .-fhe wjiipT^p fp+p middle order and Village IBIO


- garden. Delicious home baked cream teas and crafts will be available.


• with Taylor nipping The queen at the


lage car park at noon on June 25th. There will be no walking group this


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including a cream which included a scone and tea is hotsupper.


ews from the Villages Log on to www.clillicrocadvcrtiscr.co.uk for village news online


£2.50 with accom- C o n f irm a t io n panied children free mu of charge and all are


most welcome.


; Leonard s, Balde - stone and St.


• u r or .fnor


Mary’s, Mellor will hold a joint Confir­ mation and first


R o s e q u e e n The Rose Queen Fes-


Whalley Road, Langho.


The parade s tarts from the vicarage in Billington a t 1-15 p.m. ' Crowning of the Rose Queen takes place at 2 p.m. in church.


Field events including


games, stalls face pamting, tombola


and pipers start at


. 2-30 p.m. in the church grounds. Teas and refresh­ ment available.


Entry only £1 for adults, children free.


, tival will take place this Saturday at St. Candidates from both Leonard's Church, parishes have been


communion service HlstOry grOUp on Sunday at 10-30 Members of Pendle- a.m. in St Mary’s ton Historical Soci- Church.


ety are looking for­ ward to tonight's meeting when a for-


prepared by the mer vicar, the Rev. Rev. Dr Jim Gar- Derek Leyland, will rard, priest-in- be guest speaker. A charge a t St very popular man, Leonard’s, and the he made a memo- service will be cele- rable mark on the brated by the Bish- village during his op of Burnley.


time there. S k ip i,e sited in the


The meeting starts at 7-30 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall and all are welcome.


car park of St W a s te p a p e r


Mary’s School, The next waste paper Brundhurst Fold, collection takes


Mellor, during this place on Tuesday, weekend. . The Please leave papers income from this ready for collection collection provides in the white bags an important source provided, of revenue and all ShoW SOUQS villagers


L a d ie s d a r t s Members of Low


in the Kibble Valley Ladies’ Darts Asso-


and there are all the usual competitions. Low Moor ladies also including a pet played their last show, crafts and . match of the se^on


- ciation’s last match of the season.


races. Details can be


G r l^ d i e t in to d a rR e h e a r s a ls Contributions of Rehearsals for the


tomime will take ^ 9 3 Christmas. .. , .......


19th, at 8 p.m.'for. the main cast and 7-; 30 p.m. for police­ men this week and dancers next week.


KNOWLE GREEN


E v e n in g ta lk -


The ferocious, xvarlike " reputation of The Vikings will be.


.'•looked at when’Mr . Alan Davis makes a welcome return to Knowle Green Vil- lage Hall for the ta lk on Monday evening. He will speak about the


and colonists and left a lasting,mark on Britain. Admis­ sion is £3.50 includ-


obtained from Gill .DeLacy, winning9- 01254-826378 or;;-3.


Kath 01254 826898, .On Saturday, June : 21st a car boot sale


the club against .


■is being held in St . Paul’s . ' Church


parish hall starting


place tonight and To book a table or for next Thursday, June


WIELLOR R o s e q u e e n


Last Saturday, Jessica. Draper was crowned


■ Rose Queen of St: Mary’s ■


Mellor, by Sunday Schooi teacher, Marie Smith. Jessi­ ca was attended by


- Church,.:■ details tel.; Cynthia oh 425885:'; requested to use the are


skip and support the parish church.


Moor Club congrat- Q a la daV Mated Mrs Doris


lor, will be holding their annual Gala Day on Saturday, June 21st with the


Mary'sSchool, Mel- ■’


Pope, Mary McBride, Freddie Fullalove, Cody Glover, Eve Ben­ nett.


theme “Food and The evening included Farming”. The gala a hot supper and will be opened at proceeds are for All noon by retired Saints Church in the teacher Mrs Linda -village.' Corbett who taught Q p 0 p fo rum


entertained every­ one a t a musical evening at Standen Hall. The Pendle­ ton Singers, who rehearse in the vil­ lage hall, performed popular favourites from various musi­ cals.


^heShows _____


" S " r . l l l h . Kibbl. ValleyMP


usual attractions there will be a dog handling display, a wellie 'throwing competition, farm animals oh display, cheerleading and an


Nigel Evans is on the agenda a t the East - . ' Lancs CAMRA-: (Cam­ paign for Real Ale) meeting to be held a t the Swan'With Two-Necks, Pendle-


“The Jam Factory’^ Lunches are av a il-_ . able from the out- F u n OHnCing..,:. door barbecue or an The Strictly Fun indoor cafe offering Dancing sessions at


2 p.m. and all are welcome.


• -


healthy, options.:. NEWTON


CarSalvaS,'Liara SpOrtS n ig h t Heaney, Luke A children s sports R o b e r ts -B a k e r , evening was held m


warlike raiders who procession of wit- were also traders . ^g^g^^ound the vil-


Tomlin Jackson, Harry Bridge and Alex Margerison


lage of Mellor fol­ lowed the crowning


■ing'^a light supper and a welcome glass of-wine on arrival. The talk- com­ mences at 8 p.m.


village ; resident Eliza: McKendry


tered their.first'win; b o th f rom sjpeal fofnro‘finp*llv“hp1iv CrMleton had . ^ reg .is- ' - ..... ^.... - ......... and her attendants,


'of-the campaign.-S fanningfamilies^^^ :,Both;; teamsland''.Laura.Niitter and:- supporters retired to .'^Emma Smith.>The ' the local hostelry for-rfetbihas the theme ''a wonderful supper’;: bf.Lahcabire Life


Cream Tea will be held at 1 New Row, Knowle Green on Saturday, July 12th from 1-30 until 4.30.-


' ceremony xvith visit­ ing queens from St


Pendleton Village Hall have been a huge success.' There will be a break for the summer and


. classes will start again in the


the field'behind Newton Village Hall, by kind per­ mission of Mr and


, autumn. Organiser Christine Dilworth says she is looking forward to seeing all the dancers then.;


. Mrs S. Cook. : Mr M. Shutes was in charge of the races helped by other par- , , , entL


READ W a s t e p a p e r .


Lelinard’s" Langho During the evening a The kerbside waste and St Peters Sales- barbecue was run by paper collection for bury and an ambas- Air R. '\Vhitaker sador from St and Mr M. Beattie. Gabriel’s Church Raffl? winners were:


... ; with, two.-late annual Hurst Green O p o n gSIClGn • attending. wickets the visitbrsSi fete on; July 6th, is An Open Garden and Music was provided


by Chorley Silver Band. Light lunches were served in the school with sports, ;and games played.


: p.m. to raise funds i; on the school field. for - the T- village To round off thecele- church and village:- brations a family hall. Admission.''-disco.: was, held'


Adults - Mrs Marie Beattie, Mrs Caro­ line McBride, Mrs M. Parker, Mr Stewart McIntosh. Children - William


b e a t t ie ,'- ' Gregor. McIntosh, Crystal Blackledge,; Joe Blackburn, Anna. Bennett, ' Sarah


Read and Simon- stone will be on Monday morning. Please leave your newspapers, maga­ zines, brochures, telephone directo­ ries, cardboard and brown envelopes in the white sacks pro­ vided or a carrier bag! outside your property where it . can be clearly seen.


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