14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Possible solution


to TIC problem so, the borough council has been “left in the lurch” with respect to the


Tourist Information Centre in Clitheroe. I t seems most strange to me that a


Labour-controlled (I do not use the adjective “socialist” nor “pseudo­ socialist” ) county council, in these times when we are supposed to be multiculturalising, should chooses to close a major avenue by which people of all varieties passing through the wonderful Ribble Valley find out about the wonders of the Lancastrian lifestyle. I have a fairly simple solution. Our


caring, inclusive and increasingly out- of-touch Labour government, much like the other opposition parties, sees the value of volunteers! I do not take the cynical view that the only motive here is saving money; like a good old- fashioned socialist I look for the posi­ tives, the development pf the individ­ ual. I am not yet totally as cynical as my hero Braverman! Well, where I have a small house


(not a chateau believe me) in Brit­ tany, we have a “Syndicat d’lnitia- tive” (Tourist Information Bureau) in the town; a town of approximately 2,500 inhabitants. But it only opens in the season and it is operated by vol­ unteers. In my various wanderings around


France with my wife and son I have found this to be typical. Try the one in Vallet and then go around the won­ derful domaines producing Mus- cadet! Then learn that there is more than one variety of Muscadet. There are many students in the


neighbouring colleges and universities who follow travel and tourism cours­ es. I know because I have taught some of them and moderated some of


■ their coursework in the past. Some of these students might have some loy­ alty to this area and would work for minimal or no pay, especially as they are able to place it on their CV. Of course I realise that in the Rib­


ble Valley, where capitalism is king, this may be a probleni, but then again the volunteers who did operate the bureau might well be the ones with some enthusiasm, rather than the grabbers. I really must try to stop sounding


like a wizened old twozzer, for once I am trying to be constructive, believe me!


J. STEWART KENT, Fairfield Close, Clithcroe


Why should writer


mention terror? I WAS sorry to read a letter in your paper from the Reverend Canon Dr Peter Shepherd chiding the leader of Clitheroe’s Muslim community for failing to take advantage of a short.


Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW or e-mail, v h icn.meath@castlan_________ What a splendid


service you gave WHAT to do? Where to go? What to see? When to go? How to get there? Who to ask? The answers to these, and many


more frequently asked questions have always been found in one place in Clitheroe. We’ve used the Tourist Informa­


tion Centre over the years for many purposes; finding a wealth of infor­ mation and services there. We’ve booked tickets for local


productions and performances, gained an insight into local organi­ sations from the window displays, purchased postcards and gifts to send to family and friends around the world, planned days out for vis­ itors to the Ribble Valley, and much, much more. The supportive leaflets available


from the tourist information have guided us to hitherto unkown cor­ ners of the Ribble Valley, promot­ ing local products and services in the process. And now, the Ribble Valley Food


Trail Leaflet has hit the headlines nationally, with a full page in the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph, plus a programme on BBC Radio 4, to say nothing of a renowned local chef and.butcher on televi-


learned article on the treatment of orphans as an o p portunity to denounce terrorism. By chance, a t the same time as Mr


Arshad published his art ic le on orphans, I published a rather less learned one on the treatment of fun­ gal infections in hedge plants. I did not use it to denounce terrorism either, but I am not a Muslim so the Rev. Canon did not feel the need to chide me. With all the respect I can muster,


might I suggest that Dr Shepherd concentrates his attention on the unfortunate fact that there has not been a serious conflict in Europe for the past several hundred years in which the Christian churches of each belligerent have not supported the killing done by their armed forces. As for Mr Arshad, no one who has


ever encountered him could imagine, for a moment, that he has the slight­ est need to distinguish himself from wrongdoers.


GERALD HITMAN, The Old Zoo, Brockhall Village


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Clilheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) A big thank-you to


all who helped I WOULD like to say a big thank-


you to the people who came to help me last week when I fell in Henthorn Road, the two skateboard boys Daniel - who rang for an ambulance - and Dillon, and the lady who stopped her car and stayed until the ambulance came (she didn’t tell me her name). Thanks also to all the relations,


friends and neighbours who have helped me or offered help, to the ambulance crew and not forgetting the staff at the A&E at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Bless you all.


V. GRIMSHAW(MRS), Clilhcroc


Carer Katie had a


sion. Let’s not forget our NOW cards, which enable us to travel freely around the area and beyond. We also have our Senior Citizen’s


Railcards, which take us further afield, from stations on our doorstep, thanks to the exemplary service offered by the staff'at the railway station. In the light of all the above, with


the Ribble Valley well and truly “on the map”, how ironic is it that we will be losing our high profile, accessible, effective “shop window” for Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley at the end of this week, and with it.


Sad to hear news


of Derek’s death IT is with sadness that I read of the passing of “Mr Cinema,” Derek Pearson, the former projectionist at the old Civic Hall Cinema. You rightly note his more than a


“Brief Encounter” with cinema in Clitheroe. I was proud to tackle the same for­


midable 35mm projector, now locat­ ed at the Parish Hall, for the two- and-a-bit years tha t Ribble Film Club (RFC) showed films from round the world. I t is with sadness as well that cine­


ma has also passed in Clitheroe after such an illustrious history here. There are moves by RFC to have


a final screening in the not too dis­ tant future at the parish hall with the emphasis on the golden age of cinema. It might just be that there is suffi­


cient enthusiasm a t th a t time to form a nucleus of support to recreate cinema on a more permanent basis


that treasure trove of information that comes from the knowledge and experience of the staff there. For the help cheerfully and pro­


fessionally offered over many years, by the tourist infomation staff, past and present, we should all say a big thank you for the splendid service you have provided. You have been greatly valued and you will be sadly missed.


SHEILA GOODMAN, Somerset Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn,


with a dedicated cinema/theatre to serve Clitheroe and its hinterland.


BRUCE DOWLES, WhalleyRoad, Clitheroe


Is this pampering


really necessary? FROM recent casual observation, there is soon going to be “standing room only” in the waiting room at the health centre. A new annex will have to be added


to contain the lengthening queues for tablets and pills at the prescrip­ tion counter. And the blood clinic is sending off so much blood to be analysed at Blackburn it is surpris­ ing there is any blood left over for blood transfusions. Our grannies and grandads lived


to be septuagenarians and octoge­ narians. Is all this pampering these days really necessary? ROBIN PARKER, Si Chad’s Avenue, Chatburn


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wonderful day out I WOULD like to thank Karen Rainford of “Miles of Smiles”, Rib­ ble Valley Mayor Coun. Mrs Doreen Taylor, also Neil Worsley at Carers Link for nominating me for “Carer of the Month.” I had a fantastic day out. Every­


one was so kind. A big thank-you to you all.


KATIE MOSS (12), Black Lane Croft, Clitheroe


Once so lovely,


now just a dump MY husband and I have lived in Barrow for 54 years. It was a pleasure to live here once. I worked at the print works for a


number of years. It was well main­ tained, we were not allowed to throw rubbish about. Not like McDonald’s and Somerfields - the bins always overflowing and the rubbish all over the area, polluting the lodge and the stream that runs through the village. Then to add more, the new age


travellers’ camp and the human excrement left behind. Sadly, Barrow has become a


dumping ground for unwanted hous­ es and still they want to build more, causing more traffic problems and overcrowding the school.


W. MOUNT (MRS), Barrow


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Gardening club At the meeting of Bolland Gardening Club members went on an evening of travel when Spell­ bound Productions stepped in at the last moment with a very entertaining audio-visual show. Members were taken to Annecy in France and Zermatt in Switzerland, heard the history of Clitheroe and then went on a trip round the beautiful Ribble Valley. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the tour.


Thanks were given by Mrs Gill and tea was provided by Mr and Mrs Ashworth and Mrs Gill.


The next meeting will be held on Wednes­ day, May 14th. New members and guests will be very welcome.


recent Chatburn the three stream crime figures. She refuse collection to can be contacted on be introduced to her Voicemail - Chatburn in June. 01200 458728 or by Coun. Boden report- e-mail: susan.hart- ed on the work car- ley@lancashire.pnn. ried out by the police.uk.


parish council dur-


The vice-chairman reported on the Vil­ lage Appraisals and Parish Charters training


day.


Parish councils must view parish plans from a strate­ gic point of view Concern


and work with the borough council to draw up question­ naires. Mr Bailey, RVBC, has agreed to discuss a way for­ ward for Chatburn and to suggest ques­ tions based on the Ribble Valley D e v e lo p m e n t Framework Russell, of


warden that the bin on Sawley Road is not being used and has requested the parish council to suggest an alterna-


Bar closed There will be no cafe bar a t Billington Baptist Chapel this Saturday, but it will re-open on May 3rd from 10-30 a.m. to 1-30 p.m. At last


the Bethany Pro­ ject. Thanks to all who supported it.


CHATBURN


Parish council At the meeting of Chatburn Parish Council held in the village hall com­ plaints from resi­ dents in Old Road, Greenfield Avenue and Darkwood Crescent concerning blasting a t Castle Cement were dis­ cussed. The equip­ ment is being moni­ tored and a report awaited.


|)V grant for the instal- The next meeting will ^ lation of playground be on May 13th at


Other matters dis­ cussed were RVBC has been requested to respond to con­ cerns about the allo­ cation and points for collection of the three stream waste collection.


equipment has been 7-30 p.m. secured and this will At the annual parish be confirmed in meeting which fol-


writing. A meeting lowed Coun. Ted . . . . has been organised Boden presided and LHC in Uf llOflli at which Chatburn there were 24 elec- At the April ineeting School children’s tors present.


of Dunsop Bridge


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drawings and ideas Before the meeting WI, Mrs M. Beat- will be displayed.


ECSC Hartley McGeorge, of welcomed everyone, reported on the R V B C ,


commenced Mr tie, the president, discussed The speaker was Mrs


ing the past 12 months. The spring newsletter has been circulated to all resi­ dents and the annu­ al report will be published and circu­ lated in May.


expressed about the condition of the


E. McGeachy who spoke on her “Life in Uniform”. She joined the Women’s Royal Army Corps in the early fifties and after training as


was by choice shipped to Hong Kong and worked therefor three years.


dance form where being thin is a disad- vantage. Come along and join m the fun, the competition is for a “floaty” scarf.


a telephonist and ChUfCh d a te s radio operator she Tomorrow morning there is a meeting of the Events Com­ mittee at the church hall at 10-15 a.m.


merchant seaman, and married him on her return to Eng­ land.


footpath at the back Mrs M. Cook gave a of Darkwood Cres- vote of thanks and cent towards West Bradford. Mr Kersey, of RVBC, to be requested to inspect the path and


work to be carried out.


During this time she This Sunday (April met her husband, a 27th) S t’ John’s


the competition for a “Fifties Souvenir” was son by Mrs M. Cowking and Mrs M. Beattie.


arrange for the nec- Mrs M. Beattie is to essary remedial be the delegate at the annual meeting in Liverpool in June.


RVBC, has been Lancashire County The birthday flowers advised by the dog Council is again to were given to Mrs J. be requested to


Wells.


remove the grass At the May meeting verge on Sawley members are asked Road between the allotments and the canoe club.


tive location. The It was reported that


council agreed that the bin should be moved next to the seat beside the allot­ ments in the posi­ tion originally


Saturday's event Lancashire Local has £150 was raised for invited parish and


six months before an alternative location is suggested.


town councils to consider and submit two schemes for consideration from the budget alloca­ tion. It was agreed that Chatburn


the area down Saw­ ley Road to Smithies Bridge is not being swept by the mechanical sweeper.


requested and its The area given to the use monitored for


lected. The pro­ posed plans for the alterations to the changing rooms were discussed. Grants have been applied for and


to bring along any interesting photo­ graphs, crafts and other items of inter­ est for a members’ night.


The resolutions for the AGM in June will be discussed and there will also be a quiz.


school on Crowtrees Tea hostesses will be Brow is badly neg- E. Robinson, J. S.


Coupland and Winstanley.


DOWNHAM daV


fund-raising events ^ g ^ b e rs of Down- ham \VI enjoyed a


held. It is anticipat­ ed that work will be carried out in 2009.


requests a painted Improvements in 40mph sign on the traffic through road between Pimli­ co roundabout and Rydal Place and reflagging the pave­ ment outside the butcher's shop and the post office which is deteriorating. It is essential th a t the original flags are replaced as tarmac xvould be unaccept­ able in the conserva-


tion area. Should it CoffeC eveflt


entrance to Dark- wood Crescent needs improvement as severe flash flood­ ing occurs in the area where the road surface is crumbling.


and buy stall at C h a t b u r n Methodist Church on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will go to First Respon­ ders.


Chatburn have been significant since work on Grindleton bridge has com­ menced. LOG'S transport officer has


Fun with Flowers and Cheese Day at Bilsborrow, the reso­ lutions meeting at Leyland and an evening as guests of


been requested to Speaker for the April


of the Calendar Girls.


consider implement- jjigetjng was Keith mg a one-way sys­ tem for buses trans­ porting children to Bowland High School.


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not be possible the There will be a coffee In May, members will road surface at the ^^orning and bring discuss this year’s


Gledhill, who recalled his time as the county’s High Sheriff. He was thanked by Olive Awberry.


resolutions. There will be a short talk on healing, by Mary Nazareth, and the stall’s theme will be plants and gardens.


Church is celebrat­ ing Rogation Sun- ujs day with a Family D Eucharist Service. The service will start in the Church at 11 a.m. and then everyone who wish­ es will be led on a walk through the local countryside around Hurst Green. They will then return to the Church Hall where the sharing of bread and wine will com­ plete the service. Everyone is invited to stay for lunch. Come along to wor­ ship, walk and talk and eat!


Commanders Popular Clitheroe Band the Swing Commanders xvill be playing at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 17 th at 7-30 p.m. Tickets cost £12.50 and include a Hot Pot supper and bottle bar. Phone Kath Molyneux 01254 826898 for more details.


PendletonWIwhen Salepfanned the speaker was one


Belly dancing Tonight is the month­ ly meeting of the W.I. and there will be elegance and laughter as mem­ bers watch and take part in belly danc­ ing! For once a


A bumper sale is planned at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 17th. This is to raise funds for the Play­ ground Project. ■With just £3,700 left to raise the parish council is asking everyone to make tha t final effort by raiding their attics and cup­ boards for unwant­ ed goods that can be re-sold and by turn­ ing up on May 17th and digging deep in their pockets to buy all kinds of bar­ gains. Items for sale can be brought along to the hall on Friday, May 16th between 2 and 6 p.m. Or contact Frances 01254 827084 or Pauline 01254 826361 for help and further details.


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Rehearsal There is a rehearsal for the pantomime on Thursday, May 1st. Policemen are asked to attend at 7- 30 p.m. with those in scenes one, two, three and four start­ ing at 8pm.


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