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


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) BILLINGtON- Letters to the Editor -I WrUe lo: The Editor, Clillicroc Advertiser and Times, Words of praise


for the Royal Mail IT ’S disappointing to hear about cases of poor service from Royal Mail such as the one described in last week's Advertiser. I feel sorry for the distress of res­


idents around Shays Drive/Clare- mont Avenue who have suffered loss or invasion of their post - but I think it's a shame that the actions of one individual should result in calls for privatisation of the Post Office. In which areas has privatisation


resulted in better service for the consumer? I'd also like to stand up for Royal Mail. I'm pleased th a t the courtesy of staff a t the local sorting office was mentioned, but we have always found th a t th e same friendliness and helpfulness has extended to the posties who deliver our mail in the King Street area. Royal Mail's prices might have gone up, but I still think that the cost of a first-class stamp is outstanding value (much cheaper than in other European countries - and that's not something we can often say in so-called "rip-off Britain") and in my experience much cheaper than the Post Office's competitors. And the standard of service we can expect from private companies? Before Christmas we were expecting a package which was to be delivered using one of the private companies’ 48 hour deliv­ ery. I t arrived after 10 days. After a long wait listening to a recorded message, staff at their Preston cen­ tre couldn't find the package and I was asked to call the next day, which I did, queued on the phone for 30 minutes, at which point the line went dead. More break up of the Post Office? Be careful what you wish for.


TONY HALLIWELL, King Slrcci, Clitheroc


Well done to a


wonderful man! WELL done you wonderful man! We were pleased to read of Mel


Diack’s New Year’s Honours and his award of the MBE. Mel is a very hard working man.


We have seen him with the young people of Clitheroe. Well done Mel, you deserve it.


LAURA and GEORGE QUINTON, Hazel Grove, Clitheroe


A joyous start to


our New Year THE first week of the New Year was one that filled our heart with joy at the news that Mel Diack has been recognised with a great honour from The Queen. Commitment and kindness are


words tha t can only describe this man, a true ambassador for the Rib- ble Valley, well done Mel.


lYlLL and OLI BROWN, Bawdlands, Clitheroe


3 King Street, Clilheroe BB72EW Edilorial e-mail: vivicn.niealli@casllancsne«.s.eo.uk


if dogs, how often you take them for a walk!


C.R. WILKIE, Ribbicsdale Avenue, Clitberoe


Heartfelt thanks


to all who helped ON December 17th, I had a fall near Clitheroe Market, injuring my face. In my dazed condition, I may


have seemed less than grateful for everyone’s care and attention. My heartfelt thanks goes to the


first aider who took me to the health centre, the passers-by who were con­ cerned and the staff a t the health centre who treated my injuries. My thanks also to Whalley


Health Centre who continued to supply my needs during the follow­ ing week. My thanks to all for their help to a visitor in their midst.


We cannot lose this vital asset


YOUR correspondents, Steve Sut- tie and Jim Alcorn, make a strong case (in last week’s Advertiser) for action to prevent' the closure of St Mary’s Centre. I t is inconceivable th a t


Clitheroe’s only central and large- scale entertainment centre should be lost. People bemoan the increasing


culture of drinking and the violence that sometimes comes from it. The young equally complain that there is nothing to do. I t has not been fashionable for some time to take part in hobbies, go to art cinemas, put up and visit exhibitions, talks etc. If this facility is lost, however.


Thank you to a


group of angels! THROUGH your letters page, my husband and I would like to thank a group of young men who helped us on 'Thursday, December 20th. Our car broke down going up


Moor Lane and I, nearer 70 than 60, was contemplating how on earth I was going to push a huge Ford Sierra uphill while my husband steered. All of a sudden from what seemed


like nowhere, these l i t t le loves appeared and simply took over, pushing the car to the side, then dis­ appeared as quickly as they came. Many thanks to you all and best


wishes to you and your families for 2008.


JANICE HIRST, Enncrdalc Road, Clithcroc


Stop time-wasting


phone procedures I THINK it is high time that some publicity is given to the shameful practice indulged in by most big firms in the country, by making it


these activities cannot be fostered. There will be considerable criti­


cism of those who have champi­ oned additional facilities for tourists, narrow sectarian groups etc. at the expense of ordinary peo­ ple of the town and district. We will have failed our generation and destroyed Clitheroe, as we know it, for the future. I don’t know the background to


the problems of this project, but it is time that that somebody with authority, such as our two councils, stepped in to get it back on the rails and assist with obtaining funding necessary.


KEN GEDDES, Clilheroe


virtually impossible to get connect­ ed by phone to the person to whom you wish to speak, be this a manager or the person writing you a letter. When phoning these firms, you are


given 1, 2, 3, 4 options plus music (pop or classical). You are then put through and


given further options a, b, c, or d plus music again. There is a delay, however, and you


are told to hold the line and that your call “is important to us and is being attended to”. This is repeated many times. You


wait perhaps half-an-hour and get nowhere. The simplest answer is to employ an intelligent telephonist. Managers are particularly adept


a t alienating themselves from the public. This procedure can take half a day


and be quite costly in calls because you are frustrated in the extreme. You then try all over again and hope that things will get better. They don’t, and finally you give


up, write a letter and hope that you will be lucky in getting a reply. I t may well prove to be evasive! There could be a time when you


are asked how many animals you own, their names, what you give them to eat, the calorie content and.


MARGARET MILLER, Biirncl, Herts.


Pat on the back


not verbal abuse FOLLOWING the article in your paper on January 10th, “Former detective in row with bin man”, I felt strongly enough that I needed to write. I have known this bin man for sev­


eral years and was astonished at the verbal abuse that he was subjected to from a former policeman who, I would have thought, should have known better. I assume that during his many


years working in the police force he was instructed to behave with digni­ ty and respect for the public and fel­ low colleagues. Obviously this is something which


lapsed in his dealing with his com­ plaint regarding the collection of his refuse. My refuse collection service by Mr


Boothman and his crew has always been first class and friends and fami­ ly report a similar experience from their refuse collection men through­ out the Ribble Valley. They do an unpleasant job in all weather condi­ tions and rarely fail to meet expecta­ tions.


I think that they should be patted


on the back, not abused as was Mr Boothman’s experience.


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED I take exception to


magistrate’s words REGARDING the report of court proceedings in the January 10th issue of this newspaper re. the retired detective versus refuse collector, I strongly object to the presiding mag­


istrate referring to my son, David, as “stroppy.” David was quite in order refusing


to collect this man’s refuse as I believe he knew the name was not on the council’s list of disabled people. These refuse men do a great job all year round and in all weathers and


can do without being harassed as in this instance.


David is to be commended, in my


opinion, for walking away from this difficult situation without retalia­ tion.


I think Ribble Valley Borough


Council officials could do more to prevent the refuse collectors having to handle these situations.


H.W. BOOTHMAN, Address supplied


Personal comment


was out of order I WAS unaware th a t a magistrate was allowed to pass personal com­ ments by insinuating that my hus­ band was a “stroppy public servant.” I thought the presiding magistrate was there to pass judgement only. My husband has worked for the


council for more than 26 years with an unblemished record.


He also has raised monies for


many charities and hospitals. As far as I am aware, this person


was not on the council’s help list and therefore my husband and his col­ leagues were right in not going for his refuse bin. If the borough council’s manage­


ment had done their job properly in the first place, problems like this would not occur and my husband would not have been harassed.


V. BOOTHMAN (MRS) Fault is with the


council, not dad THERE are two sides to every story and you know only one. The refuse collectors work


extremely hard, providing a service all year round. They work to the rules and regulations set by the bor­ ough council. The rule is “if you don’t appear on


the ‘assisted l is t ,’ bins must be placed on the pavement for collec­ tion.” As my father wasn’t given a list


with this man’s name on it, he was well within his rights to walk away and leave it. If anyone is to blame, it is the


council officials a t the depot for not passing on the order to collect the bin after receiving the e-mail with the man’s request. Regardless of all this, is it right


that my father had to suffer the pain of being verbally abused and be sub­ jected to an assault on his character? Do we really live in such a society


that name-calling gets us what we want?


LEANNE BOOTHMAN, Very upset daughter! Address supplied


Carols: Oxfam


says thank you OXFAM would like to say a big th an k you to th e group of carol singers who gave up an afternoon to sing carols and raise a substantial


sum of money. Many thanks for such a generous


gesture.


LISA, Manager of Clitheroe Oxfam .shop


-ashion show


On Monday, mem­ bers of Bolton-by- Bowland Young Farmers’ Club met for an evening of crafts in peparation for the forthcoming


speaking.


Thanks were exp­ ressed to Clare Dakin and Lucy and Rebecca Whit- well for their help.


Next w'eek’s meeting is 10-pin bowling, with members to meet in the village at 6-30 p.m. Further


441953. FANS


Twenty-five members and guests of the Friends and Neigh­ bours group of Bolton-by-Bowland travelled to the Three Millstones, West Bradford, where they enjoyed an excellent meal in a relaxing and wel­ coming atmosphere.


Thanks were expressed to the staff and to secre­ tary Mrs Helen Tomlinson for organising the evening.


Mrs Catherine Curry explained the next meeting would be an


a.m. to 1-30 p.m. good start, with a A variety of hot and ?'*-down meal of


Cafe bar The cafe bar and mini-market in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Billington, will be open on Sat- „ . urday from 10-30 ^


there will be several Chairman Mr Martin stalls selling new or “ Utters thanked nearly new goods.


cold meals, to eat in or take away, plus tea and coffee will be available. Also


got off to a


beef, ham, potatoes and salad followed by trifle, cakes, fruit pies and cups of tea.


fashion show. They He also thanked local also practised public charities, commit-


details from Adam He said that without Thornber on 01200 such support.


tees, businesses and individuals for their generous support. These included Bra- bins Trust, the Edward Helme Charity, Chipping Steam Fair Com­ mittee and Chip­ ping Young Farm­ ers’ Club.


together with fund­ raising bingo, coffee morning and car boot sales, the out­ ings and annual party could not take place. Thanks w'ere also expressed to Bretherton's Gold­ line Tours for pro­ viding Christmas shopping trip trans­ port, to Kathy Bai­ ley of the Cobbled Corner cafe for pro-


Robinson Bros, butchers for cooking and slicing tender and tasty meat and to Thornber's for providing milk and cream.


informal evening to Once again, a rousing review the past year and varied pro­ as a newly formed group after resign­ ing from the WI. It is hoped th a t as many members as possible will attend.


gramme of enter­ tainment was pro­ vided by Slaidburn


The two carol singing evenings were very successful and raised a total of £450, which will be split between two losen charities.


February 6th, in the village hall at 7-30 p.m.


delighted everyone by playing many old favourites, sing-a- long numbers, carols and music for danc­ ing. All agreed it had been a “reet good do”.


ib next meeting will The vice-oresident of Oriental VlsIt be on Wednesday, 'S p t n g “


All creatures ^^ president of CHAOS


former residents now living in nearby nursing homes and sheltered accommo-


Around 100 guests _ _ aged between 60 He showed slides and and 88, including X-rays of various


conditions he had treated among farm animals. His veteri­ nary practice now


Joan Porter, wel- Dunsop Bridge \VI, corned members and Mrs M. Beattie, guests to hear popu- welcomed members lar local vet, Mr. and introduced Hutcheson give a guest speaker Mr K. fascinating talk Geddes, who gave about his years of an interesting illus- practice in the Lon- trated talk on his gridge area.


worked in China 20 years ago and showed pictures of the country as it was then.


Silver Band, who The next meeting will Rafflejvinner was An arrangement of for the evening is Old World versus


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be on February 6th, when Mrs Whitak­ er will give a presen- tation entitled “New England.”


Mrs R. Carr and the birthday flowers were given to Mrs J. Parkinson.


At the next meeting, Mrs Jean Dodds will talk on “Sup­ port Dogs” and the competition will be for a dog ornament.


Tea hostesses will be Mrs M. Worswick, Mrs S. Singleton and Mrs Parkinson.


GISBURN Vlothers’ Union


travels in China. He Members and guests explained he had


of Gisburn Moth­ ers’ Union met in the White Bull Hotel for their annual meeting and lunch.


CHAmm.Nfi040 mu l t i - c o l o u r e d


committee members and other volunteer helpers who had worked hard to pre­ pare for the party. He gave a brief summary of past events, including outings to Harro­ gate, Fleetwood, the Charter Theatre, Preston, and late- night Christmas shopping in Preston.


dation, were wel­ comed to the annual Chipping Welfare Committee Christ­ mas party in the vil­ lage hall. In addi­ tion, teas were taken out to nine eligible people who were unable to attend.


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Trophies for Young


Farmers TROPHIES won dur­ ing the past 12 months were pre­ sented when Slaid- burn Young Farm­ ers held their Annu­ al presentation evening at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington.


Members enjoyed a three-course meal followed by an entertaining speech by club chairman Steven Walker, who highlighted the many events and achievements of the past year. Club president Mr Tom Robinson presented the club’s various trophies and the evening was round­ ed off with a disco.


The trophy winners were: Bolton Cup for best boys’handi­ craft item at the Hodder Valley Show - Stephen


cares for small ani­ mals and Mr Hutcheson showed examples of sick and injured pets that his practice had been asked to help.


been in road acci­ dents and the unfor­ tunate dog that inhaled a biro top. Mrs Sylvia Latham ■ expressed thanks.


viding potatoes and Mfs Ann Walmsley


butter portions, to "'3® given the birth­ day flowers, Mrs Barbara Debney won the raffle and


Whitaker won the competition for an animal ornament.


If the weather is fine, the walking group will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan­ uary 30th.


Harrison; Bolton Cup for best girls’ handicraft item at the Hodder Valley Show - Katie Han­ dley; JAR Kaye Trophy for most points in the handi­ craft section at the Hodder Valley Show - Stephen Harrison; Fred W a d d i n g t o n Memorial Trophy for competitions night - Robert Walker; Regional Entry in the Junior Member of the Year


- Tim Ankers; Regional Entry in the Intermediate Member of the Year -Thomas Harrison; Regional Entry in the Senior Member of the Year-Steven Walker; Wadding­ ton Cup for junior stock judging - James Harrison; King Wilkinson Cup for senior stock


judging - Steven Walker; Harrison Cup for senior craft competitions Anna Cowperth-


Recently he returned In her annual report, to China and took Mrs C. Thistleth- photographs of how different it has become. He was thanked by Mrs M. Binder.


These included ani-A competition mals which had judged by Mr Ged-


was won by Mrs Beattie, Mrs M. Wood and Mrs J. Hall.


Three quiz teams will compete at the LFWI fun quiz at Hurst Green on Monday, January 28th.


Mrs Margaret Member Mrs Angela


a recipe accepted for a recipe book enti­ tled “Welly Jelly and other Family Favourites”, which will be published on February 29th.


des, for a tea caddy Mrs C. Nicholson Hargreaves has had The MU


oversaw the appointment of offi­ cers. Mrs Thistleth- waite and Mrs Waddington were re-elected and sever­ al members agreed to help out in a sec­ retarial capacity in the place of the late Mrs C. Knowles.


Wave of reaches the deanery on February 19th and Gisburn branch will uphold the local event from 1 to 1-30 p.m. on that day.


waite thanked everyone for their support and help in many ways, and Mrs H. M. Wadd­ ington gave financial report,


waite; Starkie Cup for junior craft com­ petitions - Katie Handley; Trophy for most involve­ ment in Regional and Country Ral­ lies - Stephen Har­ rison; Starkie Tray for junior a tten ­ dance - Jessica Dodd, Daniel Park­ er and Anna


Boy - Tim Ankers; Townson Cup for top junior girl - Laura Coupland;


tulips was presented to member Mrs Alice Seed to mark her 90th birthday and she was con-


the The speaker at the meeting on Febru­ ary 12th at 1-30 p.m. in Gisburn Fes­ tival Hall will be Mrs Sheila Scott whose subject will be “Get up and Go.”


William Brown Cup for junior effort - Mick Handley; Roberts Cup for top senior boy - Steven Walker; Kenyon Cup for top senior girl - Christine Parkinson; Len Wolfenden Shield for senior effort - Anna Cowperth- waite.


Blakey; Watson Our picture shows Cup tor top junior members who gath-


ered in Waddington for the Slaidburn YFC’s annual pres­ entation night, (s)


New World and Mr Burt will be taking along a w'ide range of wines to sample and compare,


gratulated by every- The event will be held one.


on Friday, January 25th. at 7-30 p.m. in


b o c ia i l im e The usual fortnightly About Nothing.”


Qnoial t im a


drive will be held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1, which includes tea and biscuits.


World wars


the parish rooms in The History of War- Grindleton. Tickets fare Group will meet cost £12.50 and can in Knowle Green be ordered through Village Hall tomor- Norman Kelly on row at 7-30 p.m.


01200 441320.


of the recreation ground.


Victoria Cfoss


All profits will go Quest speaker Mr towards the running ^ony Ormiston gave


Time out Wine tasting


annual The Grindleton Prayer Recreation Ground Charity is again organising a wine evening in conjunc­ tion with wine enthusiast Mr Mar- tin Burt. The theme


Members of the Time Out groupenjoyed an interesting illus­ trated talk on Libya by Miss Barbara Bingham. She described the many interesting build­ ings, the memorable Roman ruins and gave an insight into the country’s Mus-


a fascinating talk to members of Knowle Green and Dutton WI about the histo­ ry of the Victoria Cross. Mr Ormis­ ton, who served in the Coldstream Guards, had been privileged in meet­ ing a fellow guard who had been awarded the Victo­ ria Cross, the high­ est British Military


mxias wssss Family fun


St Leonard's CE Pri­ mary School PTA is hosting a Lan­ cashire Family Fun evening on Satur­ day, January 26th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Billington and Langho Community Centre.


There will be games, a quiz, treasure hunt, Lancashire poetry and lots of prizes, plus a hot-pot sup­ per with a licensed bar. All in the theme of Lancashire, fun for all ages. Tickets, including supper, are available from Lang­ ho Post Office, £5 (adults) £2 (chil­ dren), children under 3 are free. 9 More News


From the Villages -pages 16 and 17


lim culture. At the next meeting on Monday, January 28th, at 7-30 p.m. in St Ambrose parish room, Mr Peter Houldsworth will talk on the “Life of William Shake­ speare.”


decoration. I t was first instituted by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1856, and to date only 1,352 have been presented, 13 going to Coldstream Guards.


Unfortunately, no women have ever been awarded the Victoria Cross.


Clean-up


Volunteers are being asked to help tidy and clean Hurst Green Memorial Hall on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. until noon.


Youth club St Joseph's Youth


Memorial Hall at 7- 30 p.m. All children aged nine to 16 years are welcome. Call Steve Whalley on 01254 826962 for further details.


Mrs Nora Cameron expressed thanks.


Club meets tomor- The next meeting is row in Hurst Green on February 13th


in St Peter and St Paul’s Community Centre.


The overall winners for the monthly competition were Mrs D. Procter and Mrs M. Bolton. A competition for a military item was won by Mrs P. Tick- ell and Mrs N. Roberts.


Friendship club


via the internet on Ladies Commu- Hurst Green’s own website, www.hurst- green.co.uk


nity Friendship Club will meet on Monday in Langho Methodist Church at 2 p.m.


Guest speaker will be Mrs Eileen Bridges, whose talk is enti-


whist and doinino ^(jiuission of £1 includes refresh- ments.


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