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INFORMATION


Duly ciiemi.st: Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Church Street, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Eledricily: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Waler: 08454G2200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospilals: Royal Blackburn Royal Hospital: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidslinc: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domeslic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environuienlal Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Rihbic Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribbic Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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DOWNHAM farmer Thomas Binns could be the next vice-presi­ dent of the National Farmers’ Union, if voting goes his way next


month. He is one of four candidates nominat­


ed for the prestigious national post, with voting due to take place immedi­ ately after th e NFU conference on Tuesday, February 19th, at the Hilton London Metropole. Mr Binns, pictured, farms 1,600 acres


at Hecklin Farm, in Downham. He is a tenant farmer running 2,500 breeding ewes and 100 suckler cows. His farm is located in the “Less Favoured Area” of the Ribble Valley and ranges from between 100 to 600 metres above sea level. He is currently the NFU’s National


Livestock Board chairman and last October hosted plain-speaking face-to- face talks with the Government’s Secre­ tary of State for Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, and other MPs, around his farm­ house kitchen tablel He sought assurances of compensa­


tion for livestock farmers hit by new outbreaks of foot and mouth and blue- tongue, the Government announcing a package of measures just days later. Also nominated for vice-president of


the NFU are its North West Regional chairman, Alistair Mackintosh, of Ravenglass, Cumbria; current vice- president Paul Temple, from Yorkshire, who is standing for re-election; and NFU member, Adam Quinney, from Warwickshire. The successful candidate will hold the position until 2010.


Toy Appeal - yet again you’ve done us proud


ONCE again you and your superb staff enabled the Salvation Army to help those in real need a t Christmas time. Thank you so much for allocating us space. Without the supreme effort of Natal­


ie Cox in bringing the Toy Appeal and the Christmas Lunch to the notice of the public, we would find it very diffi­ cult to do what we do for others. Thank you, Natalie, for a fantastic


job. You have a way with words that draws public notice to the need, and encourages people to dip into their resources to meet that need. As for the people of Clitheroe and the


Ribble Valley - they never cease to amaze us with their thoughtfulness and generosity. Please accept our grateful thanks to everyone who gave, whether i t be toys, or donations. We were touched by your willingness to help those in crisis a t Christmas. We catered for 94 children this year


who all received a main present, a book, a game, and stocking fillers. We also managed to provide small presents of toiletries to lone parents, whose main concern is to cater for their children at Christmas. We received some lovely thank you


cards which expressed how much differ­ ence the Toy Appeal made to the recip­ ients.


We also wish to say thank you to


those who donated food parcels, treats and a turkey, which we were able to dis­ tribute to families on very low incomes. As for the Christmas lunch, we owe a


debt of thanks to Carol Dobson and her staff a t Clitheroe Hospital, who pre­ pared and cooked a lovely meal for those who would have otherwise have been on their own for Christmas Day. We had a very enjoyable time, made


easier by our wonderful volunteers who gave up their own Christmas Day to provide transport and spend time serv­ ing others. Christmas is about God’s generous


gift of love to a needy world. The true spirit of Christmas was very evident in (ilitheroe and the Ribble Valley this past Christmas, as people turned their thoughts to the needs of others. As the channel through which this


kindness and generosity flows, the Sal­ vation Army say a huge thank you to you all. We pray God’s blessings of joy, love,


and peace will be on you throughout this New Year. With grateful thanks


CAPTAIN ELIZABETH SMITH AND LIEUTENANT BRENDA WISE The Salvalion Army, Clilhcroc Corps Central North Division, Lowergate, Clilhcroe


Top position for Valley farmer? fa IMi


Village will be cut b


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the work will be done and how buses and emergency services would cope with the closure have been drawn up. “In the end we invoked


the support of the two county councillors tha t were present, Mary Wil­ son and Albert Atkinson, enlisting their support so that the county surveyor should not grant a road closure notice until a sec­ ond meeting has been held. They showed their support and the surveyor took it on board. Speak­ ing before the meeting Mr Wilkinson said he felt the roadworks would dis­ courage passing tourist trade from visiting the village shops, pubs and cafe and he said people were already cancelling bookings at the village hall. He added: “There has


been a total lack of com­ munication by officials at Lancashire County Council and United Util­ ities with residents and businesses in the Chip­ ping area about the pro­ posed road closure. There is serious concern about the feasibility of the diversion that the county council has proposed. There are worries about what emergency services will do for access. “Have the local public


bus and school transport companies


been


informed? Is it intended that they will also follow the official diversion and if so have the implica­ tions been considered in terms of the extra time and cost? He added: “The move­


ment of customers, staff and suppliers will be seri­ ously impaired by the road closure. Will local farmers, milk collection services, brewery supply companies, haulage and bus companies be com­ pensated for the addi­ tional fuel costs that will result from having to use the official diversion? Will pubs and cafes that have built up trade with cyclists, walkers and motorists who regularly visit this area be compen­ sated for lost trade?” Concerns have also been expressed by Mrs


Janet Simpson, propri­ etor of Gibbon Bridge Country House Hotel, who said the business will be hit hard by the major roadworks: “The hotel pays around £50,000 a year in rates. We have weddings booked and are concerned th a t guests who are arriving from out of the area will have great difficulty finding their way to the h o te l jm “But i t ’s not


about weddings. We have a lot of retired people th a t come from far and wide to lunch a t the hotel. If they have to travel along a longer route to get to us, they just won’t do it.” Responding,


a


spokesman for Lan­ cashire County Council said: “We are aware of local concern over the closure and have looked again at the route to see if there is an alternative. However, due to the posi­ tion of the main, it would not be possible for vehi­ cles to pass the works in safety. A firm date for the closure has still to be decided, b u t we have been told by UiiflSdTJtil- ities’ contractomthat a six month closure will not be necessary. The pro­ gramme of works affect­ ing the road is expected to be eight weeks.” Shaun Robinson, of


United Utilities, said: “We are working closely with the Highways Agency and Balfour B e a tty to see if a full road closure is necessary. As the pipe runs up the middle of the road, there may be no alternative, on the grounds of health and safety. But, we will work closely with the community and the Highways Agency to minimise disruption and keep work to a limited timeframe. We are writing to all


residents th is week to explain fully the next steps and invite them to a second meeting in early February. Our key priori­ ty was to avoid carrying out these essential works in the middle of the sum­ mer, as i t would have affected the local ping Show and to u r isHM I general.”


O A READ man accused of child sex offences was committed for trial at Burnley Crown Court by the town's magistrates. Kenneth Worsley (63), of Whalley Road, faces


one charge of indecently assaulting a boy under-16, two counts of gross indecency, five allegations of inciting a boy under-13 to engage in sexual activity and one of attempting to assault a boy under 13 by touching. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between August 2003 and November 2006. Worsley was bailed until March 3rd, on con­ dition he does not contact prosecution witnesses.


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Homes plan for old mill receives mixed reception


by John Deehan_______


EXCITING plans to transform a Sabden mill into new homes have been revealed. More than 150 residents flocked to


St Mary’s Parish Hall on Saturday where the future of Victoria Mill, Watt Street, was laid out for people to see. Plans for the historic mill, which is still used for manufacturing, have been


submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council’s planning department. If given the green light, the mill


would be extended and converted into 21 apartments with 27 town houses built on the same site. This was the first opportunity for


members of the public to see what developers have in store for the mill. Representatives from Marbill, who


made the application, were present along with developers and according to the chairman of Sabden Parish


Council, Coun. Tony Haworth, the plans were met with mixed views. He said: “There was a very good


turnout which was pleasing to see. There must have easily been in excess of 150 people throughout the two hour^ which is great for a village. A lot of interest was shown as people want to know what is going to happen. “From the s ta r t Sabden Parish


Council has wanted the public involved as much as possible. The idea was that we wanted the public to be able to ques­


tion the people who are involved with the plans. We don’t want people being left in the dark, we want them to see what is being proposed and that is what we will be doing throughout the entire process. It’s impossible to say what the overall feeling towards the plans was. There were a lot of positive comments, but people also had a number of issues as well so it was very mixed.” • A planning meeting of Sabden


Parish Council was held on Tuesday to discuss the application.


Trio charged with murder


THREE men appeared a t a South African court on Mon­ day charged with the murder of former Burnley business­ man Mr Fred Picton- Turbervill. Petro Morkel (27) and Rafel


Thembe (18) both from Mozambique and Thokozane Nhlapo (23) of Alexander, South Africa, also face charges of housebreaking with intent to rob, robbery with aggravat­ ing circumstances and possibly th e unlawful possession of ammunition. If found guilty the men


could be jailed for between 15 years and life. The case was postponed until Monday for further inquiries to be made.


SABDEN


residents Anita Lyons and Enid Boyd


Martin look over the plans for Victoria Mill at St


Mary's Church Hall.


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Teen rescued from mud trap


A TEENAGER was rescued by fire­ fighters after getting trapped in mud on Friday night. The 14-year-old became stuck in


mud off Belle Vue Street in Billing- ton at around 6-30 p.m. I t took crews from Great Har­


wood and Darwen 20 minutes to res­ cue the youngster using a spade and a rope.


^ ^ e was about six metres away the hard standing when fire-


Tlghters arrived on the scene. An ambulance had been called,


but the boy escaped unscathed from his ordeal and did not need hospital treatment. A spokesman for Lancashire Fire


and Rescue Service used the inci­ dent to warn youngsters about the potential dangers of mud: “We now find a lot of situations in land with mud as well as in the estuary areas such as Morecambe where people have lost their lives. Anywhere there is mud people must take care, that is the message we want to get across.”


Trutex under TV spotlight


C L I T H E R O E - B A S E D schoolwear specialist “Trutex” has come under the national spotlight. The firm has put its blazers


to th e te s t by providing 50 badged blazers for the pint- sized, brain boxes on Sky One’s “Are you Smarter Than A Ten- Year-Old”, which is presented by Noel Edmonds. The royal blue blazers, fea­


tu r in g the show’s logo, are being worn by the country’s smartest youngsters as they challenge adults in the televi­ sion quiz show. Grown-ups are put to the


test as they work their way up the cash prize ladder for an ultimate reward of £250,000. I t is a b a tt le of nerves as


co n te s tan ts must choose whether to go i t alone and trust their own knowledge or ask the help of one of their ten- year-old classmates. Those who lose are forced to


utter the embarrassing phrase: “I am not smarter than a ten- year-old.” Commenting on supplying


the blazers to the quiz show, Trutex marketing director, Clare Rix said: “We are absolutely delighted to be pro­ viding products for a show, which challenges children and pits them against adults. “Badged blazers have


become many schools’ pre­ ferred choice of uniform as they adopt more traditional uniform policies in an attempt to create stronger identities and improve discipline. So, i t is rather apt that the


programme’s organisers have opted for blazers and they cer­ tainly give the children a more authoritative image on the pro­ gramme. “I’m quite relieved that we


have only been asked to supply blazers and not actually be contestants!”


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