12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, January 17th, 2008


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MP slams county over its refusal to erect safety mirror


• by Faiza Afzaal_________


RIBBLE VALLEY MP Nigel Evans has criticised Lancashire County Council’s attitude towards road safety following its refusal to authorise a road safety traffic mirror in a Ribble Valley village. For the past six months, concerned res­


idents living in Waddington Road, West Bradford, have been campaigning for a traffic mirror to be installed on a lamp­ post near a blind bend outside their homes to prevent serious accidents. Although the speed limit on the rural


road is 30 m.p.h., residents claim there have been numerous near misses with speeding motorists dashing up and down the narrow country lane. The nature of the road means there are


blind spots when pulling out of drives and. junctions and the residents feel the inir-: ror will be used to assure maximuih view­ ing for motorists and is a positive way- forward to improving pedestrian safety.- ^ However, they have been left fumiiig '-


after being informed by county council officials th a t the mirror cannot be, installed as it is not a standard highway ' sign.


Mr Mark Hammond, of Millstone


Cottages, Waddington Road, is d.qniand- ing action be taken before someorie is ' seriously injured or killed. “I just can’t believe it. I have witnessed


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a number of accidents and a car has col­ lided with our next door neighbour’s wall which requires a total rebuild. If the council’s refusal to supply h traffic mirror is a cost issue, I am willing to contribute towards the cost as I am nbt prepared to wait until someone is injured or-killed before action is taken.” Mr Hammond has also won the back­


ing of MP Mr Evans. Speaking from Westminster he said: "It is frankly ndicii- loiis.that this matter shouldihave to De referred to the Government Office North- West for appro 1 “The local residents have my complete


sympathy. Road saietyus oLthe utmost importance for both motorists and pedes- ■ trians. On dangerous corners .- such as


■ the one in question - mirrors can be a use­ ful aid to road safety.


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. ■ “i t is ludicrous that local residents have’ been made to feel that they .should offer to pay for this themselves. Surely the money raiseu n um sp.eeu camera lines could pay for this?!” In response to the concerns expressed,


a spokesman for Lancashire County Council said: “The problem is that these mirrors are not standard highways sighs and we have to seek permission from the Government Office North-West.


/ .“Unfortunately they do not give per­ mission to install them where there is a 30 m.p.h. speed limit, regardless of vvho pays.


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“Having said that, the county council has paid for road markings and signs to


alert drivers to the potential hazard the conditions. They also foreshorten dis- MR HAMMOND round the corner.


tances and the image they provide still beside his ncigli-


the need for motorists to be responsible they do appear motorists should not be been con.siarilly hit and manoeuvre in a manner appropriate to complacent in their use.”


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for local people to donate any unwanted presents that they may have received, but for which they have little use. Mr Harry Grayson, head of fund-rais­


ing at the Hospice, explained: “Everyone receives presents tor birthdays and for Christmas from both friends and family that are not ideally suited to them and invariably they are just stored away and


never used. Regardless of what the unwanted gifts are, whether large or small, the Hospice can turn these into cash by using them as tombola prizes, raffle prizes or offering them for sale in the Hospice shop ill King William Street in Blackburn. “So if anyone would consider donating


their unwanted gifts and assisting the Hospice with its fund-raising, then we will be delighted to hear from you.”


The Hospice, one of the most modem of


its kind, offers a superior service to the people of Ribble Valley, Blackburn, Dar- wen and Hyndbum.


It consists of a 10-bed in-patient unit, a


100-patient day therapy centre, comple­ mentary therapies, out-patients depart­


ment and many more services, including “Hospice at Home”. This enables patients in the final stages


of their illness to remain at home, if they so wish. The Hospice at Home team will visit patients and their families in their own home whenever the need arises This is not only of great benefit to the


patients and carers, but also complements and supports the role of other key workers such as district nurses and Marie Curie nurses. In order to provide these vital ser\ices,


the Hospice, a registered charity, must raise in excess of £1.6m. each and every year, relying on the support and generosity of people from within the boroughs it serves. Anyone \vishing to donate, host a fund­


raising event or become involved in other hospice fund-raising initiatives can con­ tact the fund-raising office on 01254 342810.


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Clitheroe Advertisers Times, Thursday, January 17th, 2008 13


GREASE will be the buzz word at a spe­ cial Young Farmers’ fashion show next week.


Young Farmers’ Club representatives


from across the county will be compet­ ing in a ch arity shop challenge and design competition a t the Canberra Club, BAE Systems, Samlesbury, next Friday. Sponsored by the NatWest and


Napthens, the event will raise money for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Insti­ tution - the national farming charity which assists farming families in times of hardship and distress.


Grease is the word for YF show AGM shows popularity of Valley’s USA group The 15 teams who have entered each


have £20 to buy a ladies and a gent’s outfit from local charity shops to inter­ pret the “Grease is the Word” theme. Judging the entries will be Liz Falk-


ingham, from the Farmer’s Guardian, and the NFU’s Carl Hudspith. The event will also feature the latest


in outdoor clothing from Whalley Warm and Dry and the ticket price includes supper and a disco. ® Tickets cost £6 for YFC members


and under 16s and £8 for adults. They must be pre-ordered from Georgina Lamb on 01282411484.


rrand’ win for a Valley lottery supporter


A CLITHEROE resident scooped the £1,000 first prize in the weekly East Lancashire Hospice lottery. Mrs Pells, took the top prize. Mrs Robinson, of Darwen won £250 and


Mrs Carroll, of Oswaldtwistle £100. If you would like to support your


local hospice and have the chance of winning a weekly cash prize, please call Gill on 01254 342847.


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E m ast Lancashire_ _ _ Teaching Primary Care Trust Cash on offer for healthy schemes


THOUSANDS of pounds worth of cash help is being made available for local health improvement schemes - and organisations in Burnley/Hyndburn/ Pendle/Rossendale/Ribble Valley are being urged to apply for funding.


East Lancashire Primary Care Trust, who are responsible for community health in the area, want local organisations to apply for an allocation from their £500,000 Partnership Budget, which is designed to help improve the health and quality of life for local residents.


Applications will be considered from community, voluntary or faith sector organisations, as well as statutory bodies that can demonstrate their practical commitment to these aims.


Successful bids will have to address key health or well-being priorities and assist with the achievement of the PCT’s health inequality targets that collectively aim to both improve people’s lifestyles, and also gain an extra million years of life for residents in its five boroughs within four years.


Organisations applying for a cash allocation to cover projects over the next three years will have to demonstrate how they can contribute to the community strategy and priorities set by the POT and its partner organisations.


An application pack can be obtained from: Partnership Budget, Suite 209, Bizspace, East Lancashire Primary Care Trust, Lomeshaye Business Viliage, Nelson. BB9 7DR. Telephone; 012B2 616066 Email; Becky.pepper@eastlancspct.nhs.uk


^ ip le te d applications should be returned to the above address no later than Frlclay, February 15th.


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Be part of an exciting new future at Oswaldtwistle Mills. We are currently looking for local and interesting


food concessions to be part of a 14,000 sqft food hall development. Current availability for on site baker, organic fruit and veg, fishmonger, chocolatier, and asian deli. Also interested in start up food specialists that may be trading out of a farmers market and looking to trade full time. Due to open June 2008. Further details available on request please cal! on 01254 871025.


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OF E U H E R D ISTA N C E


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THERE was a good turnout for the 10th annual meeting of Clitheroe University of the Third Age (U3A), in Trinity Methodist Church Hall, so demonstrating the depth of interest taken by the membership, which is currently about 260. The retiring officers were


thanked and retiring chairman Mr Mike Howseman introduced Mr Alan Brookman, who will be in the chair for the next two years. A talk was given by Meg Shaw


about the developments taking place nationally in the U3A. Meg is a Clitheroe member who has risen to prominence in the U3A


organisation and is now national vice-chairman. The new programme of speakers


for 2008 begins with “The Long Journey to settle the American West. The Covered Wagon Trains” to be given by Pat Coleman, on Tuesday, February 12th, a t 2-30 p.m. in Trinity Church Hall.


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