14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, March 27th, 2008 My sympathies to


these car owners 1 WRITE primarily in response to two letters from rightfully angry car owners about the damage their vehicles had recently sustained on two different supermarket car parks in Clitheroe. Sadly such incidents only rein­


force the selfish “me, me, me” atti­ tude which seems to be taking over Britain. I hope they get the infor­ mation they require soon. Do the stores have CCTV which may help? I too have noticed the selfish driv­


ing by many in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley as a whole, both on the roads and on car parks. I will not park at Sainsburys due to many customers treating the car park like a race track. Booths is “safe” after 7-30 p.m. as there is enough space to park in an isolated position a good distance away from the entrance. Tesco is now of f - limits after I recently parked at the edge of the nearly empty car park at 9-30 p.m. midweek to get a few bits... on my return to my car I had to climb in through the passenger side thanks to the 4x4 parked less than a foot from my driver’s door. Luckily I found my car had sustained no damage when I checked with a torch or else I'd have waited for the other driver. However, I must mention the out­


come when a similar incident to the two mentioned occurred on the Edisford car park last November. I returned to my car after using Roe- field Leisure Centre one evening to find a note on my windscreen. The Whalley-based writer of the note had left their phone number and an apology for reversing into my back bumper. My car had sustained nearly


£600 of damage, which was sorted out by their insurance company. If there hadn’t been that note then either my ISA or my protected no claims discount would have taken a hammering - I find it vital to have the latter due to all the uninsured and/or dishonest scum driving around. So there is at least one hon­ est person in the area! Roundabouts also seem to cause


confusion in this area. I am fed up with having to take the long way round at busy times to avoid turn­ ing right at the roundabouts near the Grammar School sixth form and Waddington Road, the Factory Shop and at Highmoor Park. I have had a number of near misses and carried out many emergency stops on these roundabouts because numerous people seem surprised that they may have to stop at a roundabout if the driver to their right is actually already on the roundabout. If I blast the horn at them to point out their error I usu­ ally receive a mouthed tirade of abuse and/or a one-fingered salute. Speed limits also seem optional to


many. I work in Blackburn and am fed up with being tailgated, flashed at, etc. because I will not exceed 60 m.p.h. on the Whalley bypass or 30 m.p.h. going through Langho or


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Wilpshire each morning. I have expressed concern to the police about some drivers thinking it is acceptable to be overtaking at 50 m.p.h. in Wilpshire approaching a blind bend. Once I actually got to speak to an


officer they didn't seem especially concerned and said there wasn't a great deal they could do at that time of the morning. I suppose it will take a few serious/fatal acci­ dents like at the top of Pendle Road turning on to the A59 before some­ thing is done? When I'm out on foot I generally


find this a pleasant enough town and area to live in!


E. PARKER, via c-mail, (postal address supplied)


Let’s have access


WITH regards to previous com­ ments about the closure of the gates on to the outbound platform at Clitheroe, may I put my view for­ ward with the hope that some com­ mon sense may prevail? Now that I have joined the retired


league of gentle folk, I have found that I now can take my two-year-old grandson on some welcomed train journeys from Clitheroe station dur­ ing the week. This is great apart from us having


to use the way in through the small/restricted ticket office area (due to all other entrances being closed). I have to struggle opening the door and guiding a pram into the public area, then struggle more on exiting from there on to the platform through another door and a steep upwards step into a small shelter. N o t only have I struggled, but


have seen many times passengers who have wanted to take cycles on to the train, struggling in this same manner. The excuse that has been given


about making people obtain a ticket before boarding is somewhat a lame one, I have never bought a ticket yet at the office, relying on getting one on the train. I have no doubt that people in


wheelchairs are put off from using this station due to this policy of locked gates, so come on people let’s have access for all, or maybe I will go by bus next time I go, out.


FRUSTRATED PRAM PUSHER Rail office staff


have my support I HAVE just been in to the Clitheroe railway office to find the two office ladies very upset by the letter in the


Advertiser. I have been using the ticket office regularly for many years and Ralph and I were very great friends. Following his sad loss the new staff have taken over and have done an admirable job of stepping into Ralph’s shoes. The two ladies (and occasionally


other staff) are very efficient, always smiling and it is a pleasure whenever I get served by them. Indeed I rate their customer service as highly as any I receive an3nvhere. I find the letter in today’s paper


objectionable. Made more so by the individual concerned being allowed to hide behind the anonymity of “name and address supplied”. The office staff have my complete


support.


DRMIKEBARTLE, Back Lane, Grindlcton


for everybody! This inaccurate and naive rant


FOR the second week I have been very disappointed to read inaccura­ cies in your newspaper. Last week you stated that the


Ribble Valley had a high teenage pregnancy rate and this week you publish an inaccurate and naive rant by "Contrarian". How can anyone with a brain com­


pare the NHS to Tesco’s or any fee- for-service profession such as solici­ tors. All GP surgeries, since 2004, have


to open from 8 a.m. to 6-30 p.m. so there are plenty of opportunities for the nine-to-fives to access their local surgery even if their enlightened employer should allow them time off as they would to visit their dentist or for a hospital appointment (which unfortunately everyone sees as much more important). It is no fault of the local surgeries


that when the new 2004 contract was negotiated the PGT refused to negotiate a reduced REMS service based at Clitheroe Hospital and only accepted a one-size-fits-all East Lancs out-of-hours solution. Your Contrarian has obviously


been "got at" by the Government’s sustained drive to rubbish Primary Care. We will be providing extended sur­


geries driven by the wishes of the minority and political expediency, but don’t forget all Primary Care providers and their staff need time- off. Surely your focus should be on


publicising growing concerns about the creeping privatisation of our health service, which drives up costs and lowers quality of services.


’’CARING GP," Whalley Surgery


Why are we paying


for two mayors? I SEE that the contribution on the rates towards the borough council has gone up this year (no doubt to pay the pension fund) by four per­ cent. Can anyone tell me the point of


Clitheroe Town Council, considering that we are already managed by the Ribble Valley Borough Council? This anomoly is also exacerbated


by the fact that we have to support two mayors when one is surely more than enough for any ratepayer.


LESLIE SKEAT, Wilson Street, Clitheroe


Local boy was a


world war hero UNDER the above heading, the Advertiser and Times’ recently contained a letter from Glyn Bailey asking for "any information from anybody" about a local Great War soldier Joshua Crossley. The following information has


been obtained from various sources, all open to the public. He was born at Bolton-by-Bow-


land in 1898, son of John and Mary Crossley. They moved to Grindle- ton; the family are there in the 1901 Census: father John Crossley (37), mother Mary (32), Jane age seven, Joshua age two, John Henry age 1() months. When war was declared in 1914,


and Kitchener asked for volunteers, Joshua went to Settle and enlisted. 13770 Private Joshua Crossley was drafted to the 10th Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's (West Rid­ ing) Regiment which was being formed in September 1914 at Hali­ fax.


- This was a New Army (K3) Bat­ talion. As soon as it was complete, it moved to Frensham, Hampshire, for a short time, and then to Aider- shot. The battalion left Aldershot in February 1915 for Folkestone, and then in May 1915 moved back to Bramshott in Hampshire. The 10th Dukes landed at Le Havre in late August 1915 as part of the 69th Brigade of the 23rd Division. Joshua was not with them. He


died in hospital in Aldershot 3 November 1914 aged 16. It is not clear if it was as a result of an acci­ dent, or illness. He is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery Grave AF 1743. He is commemo­ rated on the War Memorial in St Anabrose's Church, Grindleton. This is a stained glass window and


a wooden memorial plaque with the names.


War were only awarded to men who had served overseas in a theatre of war. As Joshua did not go overseas he would not quality for any medals. This is consistent with y^e absence in the records of a ml'l card in his name. This did not affect the sending of the bronze memorial plaque to his next of kin; the se were provided for all the Commonwealth War Dead irre­ spective of how and where they died. (If any of your readers would like to see a bronze memorial plaque, there are three of them mounted in a frame near the Roll of Honour in Whalley Parish Church).


The Commonwealth War Graves


Commission records say that his next-of-kin was his mother "Mary Crossley, of Harrop Gate, Bolton- by-Bowland, Clitheroe". It does not follow that this was Joshua's resi­ dence. The personal details of sol­ diers, including the names and addresses of their next of kin, were gathered by means of a "Final Veri­ fication Form", a copy of which was sent to the next-of-kin for them to check the details. The first ones were sent out in 1919, but the process (with % million war dead) took several years. It cannot be assumed that the


address of the next of kin in the CWGC records is the soldier's home address. The only certainty is that at the time the form was returned this was the address of the next-of- kin. This is probably why Joshua is named on the memorial at Grindle- ton, and not at Bolton-by-Bow- land. Further details about Joshua,


particularly the cause of his death, are probably to be found in an obit­ uary in the Clitheroe Advertiser in November 1914. Alternatively his death certificate could be obtained from the Registry Office, probably the one at at Farnham, Hampshire.


NORMAN THORPE, Millon Road, Whalley


M&S would bring


more quality shops I READ a letter in a recent issue of I the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times regarding Marks and Spencer possi­ bly moving into Clitheroe with a


j


food store. I agree with the sender that it


would be a great idea. Quite frankly there is little to go to


Clitheroe for as far as shopping is concerned - it is almost a dying town crowded with charity shops, hair salons and Woolworths! Not exactly a day out is it? But the likes of M&S may well


attract more quality end shops when they see M&S and its ilk investing in Clitheroe. Let us welcome them as quickly as


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WI At the meeting of Billington and Langho WI presi­ dent Mrs Lillian Hargreaves wel­ comed guest speak­ er Mr Martin Wrench who gave a talk on pantomime dames which mem­ bers thoroughly enjoyed. On behalf of members Mrs Jean Price thanked Mr Wrench for the excellent talk.


Raffle winners were Mrs D. Penny, Mrs J. Leaver, Mrs L. Hargreaves, Mrs E. Tattersall, Mrs S Brierley and Mrs J. Mustoe


Competition winners were: Mrs J. Heyes, Mrs P. Boardman, Mrs Margaret Walker-Smith. Birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Doreen Penny


The next meeting will be held in the com­ munity centre at the back of St. Leonard's Church on April 21st at 7- 45 p.m. when the talk will be present­ ed by Joanne Braithwaite, “Bess O'Leary - Irish Potato Famine”. New members are welcome.


CHATBURN.;


Anzac Day Everyone is invited to join Chatburn and District Branch of the Royal British Legion for a tea dance to commemo­ rate Anzac Day.


This will be held in Waddington Social Club on April 26th from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are £3 to include tea, biscuits and dancing to ball­ room music. There will also be a raffle.


Proceeds from this event will support the UK serving and ex-service commu­ nity.


Tickets available


• from Mandy Bren­ nan on 01200


441551 or email mandy.brennan@li neone.net. Every­ one welcome.


Fellowship Mrs Doris Giles opened the annual general meeting of C h a t b u r n Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship with a prayer.


As it was the day before Good Friday the first hymn was “The Old Rugged Cross” accompa­ nied by Mrs Mar­ jorie Wilkinson.


Mrs Giles introduced guest speaker the Rev. Tim Thorpe, su p e r in ten d en t minister of the Clitheroe Circuit. He read a passage from Corinthians about the woman who anointed Jesus’ head with expensive perfume to prepare Him for burial.


Mrs Giles thanked Mr Thorpe for a wonderful talk and refreshments were served.


Following a break for summer the next meeting will be the Circuit Network in September when new members are invited to join the fellowship. For details tel. Mrs Doris Giles on 01200441895.


when Les Hardy will give a talk about banknotes and the competition is for a designed banknote.


Agape meal Parishioners of St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, were joined by those from St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by-Bow - land, for a delicious Agape meal pre­ pared by Mrs Doreen Wilson on Wednesday of Holy Week in Grindleton parish room.


Each course was interspersed with readings


and Revamp for changing rooms


A VALLEY village’s changing rooms arc being mod­ ernised.


Chalburn Changing Rooms were built in 1977 as a replacement for an old wooden hut.


But the past 30 years have taken their toll and the building now needs to be upgraded, refurbished and extended.


The overhaul will include the addition of a tearoom/view- ing area, as well as toilet facilities for those with dis­ abilities.


Alternative energy sources


Mothers’ union The intriguing title of a talk given to members of Gis- burn Mothers’ Union was “From Hand Hoe to Ox- Plough” by Mr Peter Bachelor, of Barnoldswick.


He told members of his years in Africa as a missionary with a particular interest in agricul­ ture. He had brought along one of the heavy and cumbersome hand hoes, and demon­ strated the labori­ ous process whereby the native farmers broke the soil to sow their meagre crops.


Peter and a group of other Christian


workers introduced a team of oxen and a more advanced plough, vastly improving the farm­ ers’ ability to feed their families. He told many stories and experiences and how the ox-plough method had spread to many other areas, giving the farmers more inde­ pendence and incen­ tive towards self help.


Thanks were expressed to all who had provided posies for the Mothering Sunday service.


A group of members . had met in Gisburn Parish Church to uphold the annual MU Wave of Prayer.


Lady Day this year falls on March 31st and arrangements


and extra insulation arc also being considered for the new facility. Chatburn Village Committee has now started raising the t'55,000 needed to pay for the extension and refur­ bishment scheme.


It has just been awarded £5,000 from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Recre­ ational Grant Fund and a donation of £1,500 has been given towards the cost of the architect’s fees. Staff at the Ciithcroc branch of the Nat West have also donated £300 raised at a


were made for mem­ bers to attend the service in Skipton Parish Church at 2 p.m.


The meeting on April 8th will take place in Rimington Memorial Institute at 7-30 p.m. when the speaker will be Pastor David Isaacs.


GRINDLETON -oreign aid


Members of Grindle­ ton WI had a very informative meeting when Anne Evans gave an illustrated account of her vol­ unteer work in South India. She described projects with volunteers from several coun­ tries, which includ­


raffle. Further fund-raising events are now being planned. On Saturday a race night will take place from 8 p.m. at Chatburn’s Black Bull Inn and a sports­ man’s dinner is being planned for November.


Our photograph shows Nat West branch manager Bev Donaghcr and her deputy Caroline Simpson present­ ing a £300 cheque to com­ mittee members Marjorie Birch, Sheila Craig, John and Kathleen Ridgway. (A20030S/3)


ed finishing a resource centre and making a play­ ground for disabled children.


The work funded by a partnership of British and Indian charities, supports women's co-opera­ tives and an elders’ project enabling widows to con­ tribute to their fam­ ily life.


The colourful images of Indian dancing continued as mem­ bers were able to purchase hand­ made scarves and jewellery from the “Salt of the Earth” stall and goods from Fairtrade.


A very enjoyable bingo evening was held at the Pendle Hotel when £116 was raised for the Crossroads charity


and the WI bursary award.


It was reported at the meeting that there had been a success­ ful annual village litter pick which can be continued by volunteers borrow­ ing a litter picker.


Members will be pro­ viding refreshments at the Parish Plan display afternoon on April 21st.


Future events to look forward to include a joint meeting with members from Saw- ley, Pendleton, Hurst Green and Slaidburn WIs on April 30th; LFWI spring walks; a visit to Cartmel and the chance to be at a recording of “Mas­ termind” in Man­ chester.


The next meeting will be on April 10th


prayers and the meal ended with a short service of Holy Communion.


On Maundy Thurs­ day evening there was a service of Holy Communion after which the altar and sanctuary were stripped and a vigil was kept until 10 p.m. On Good Friday morning there was a quiet service of meditation when the Stations of the Cross were followed and finally nails were hammered into a large wooden cross before it was raised in the chancel of the church.


St Ambrose Church had been beautiful­ ly decorated for the Easter festival. The wooden cross, placed in promi­ nence in the sanctu­ ary, had been deco­ rated with spring flowers. After the service on Easter Day, Easter eggs were handed out to members of the con­ gregation. All the services were con­ ducted by the rector the Rev. Canon D.W. Mewis.


HURST GREEN


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Responders and the invaluable job they do in giving first aid to patients waiting for paramedics, there is to be a Heartstart session in the Memorial Hall.


Heartstart UK is an initiative co-ordi­ nated by the British Heart Foundation to teach members of the public what to do in a life-threaten­ ing emergency.


It provides opportu­ nities for people to learn the vital skills of emergency life support.


It is, as Mike Ball told members, the first few minutes after a heart attack which are crucial and having the skills to maintain circulation and begin resuscitation can really save lives. All are welcome to join in with the Heartstart pro­ gramme, in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7-15 p.m.


The session will last two hours.


Anyone wanting to take part should contact Gill Mac­ Donald 01254 826278 to book a place.


The session is offered at a cost of £1 donation towards the hiring of the hall.


WI Tonight members of the Hurst GreenWI meet at 7-30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. This is the birthday meeting and non­ members are espe­ cially welcome to go along and join in. Hurst Green resi­ dent Mrs Jean Kor- tekaas will be d em o n s tr a t in g "Flowers


for


Spring" Her demon­ strations are always enjoyable to watch and she gives plenty of ideas for simple floral embellish­ ments.


Tonight's competi­ tion is for an unusu­ al flower vase.


Members are also reminded that on


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Tuesday at 10 a.m. i t ’s “Grafts at Christine's” with ideas for the show and a chance to practise skills under the watchful eye of experts.


Kidzone There will be a talk about badgers by Phil Dyke, of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, in St John's Church Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on Satur­ day, April 5th.


Be prepared for a Jacob’s join tea. Tel. Nicky Bailey on 01254 826027 for details.


St John’s There will be a joint service in St John’s Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday with the congrega­ tion from All Hal­ lows’ Church, Mit- ton, starting at 11 a.m.


On Sunday, April 6th the family com­ munion at St John’s will be led by Mothers’ Union members and the theme will be the LOAF principles of food. After the serv­ ice everyone is invited for a light lunch in the church hall.


AGM The rearranged Memorial Hall AGM, in Hurst Green will be on Monday, April 7th at 7-30 p.m., new committee mem­ bers are welcome.


On Saturday, April 12th there is to be a cleaning morning from 9 a.m. Please come along with your Marigolds and give a hand whether it be for an hour or the whole morning, join in, your help will be much appre­ ciated.


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Craft fair A craft fair is being held in St Mary’s Church hall, Lang­ ho, on Sunday from 11 a.m. Inquiries, tel. Alison Reed on 01254 243832.


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