22 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, February 28th, 2008


Post office motion tabled


THE Valley’s MP, Nigel Evans, has tabled an Early Day Motion on the proposed closures of Kib­ ble Valley post offices and said he hoped the views of local people would not be ignored. Mr Evans’ motion


referred to the relatively short consultation period and the unpopularity of plans to close up to 2,500 post offices. I t stated: That this


House regrets the propos­ al to close up to 2,500 post offices; recognises the seminal role post offices play in local com­ munities: notes the unpopularity in the gen­ eral public of closing such a large portion of the net­ work; has concerns that the access criteria laid down for the closures consultation do not ade­ quately take into account local geographical factors and public transport net­ works; is concerned that the consultation period is only scheduled to last for six weeks rather than three months; and believes that options for business expansion which may have helped individ­ ual post offices to remain open should be explored further. Speaking from West­


minster, Mr Evans added, “I will continue to fight against these pro­ posed closures that I fear will damage rural areas the most. I have written to the


consultation expressing my wider views on the closures and those specif­ ic to the Kibble Valley and my constituents who have been contacting me in the last few weeks. “I sincerely hope that


the views of outrage and dismay that have been expressed during the con­ sultation period will not be brushed aside and ignored.”


VANDALS damaged the rear windscreen of a Land-Kover Discovery parked in Church Close, Waddington, some time between 4-30 p.m. on Saturday and 7-30 a.m. on Sunday.


Car targeted


ITEMS worth £119 were stolen from a VW Golf parked in Mellor Lane, Mellor. Thieves broke into the car some time during Friday evening.


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Trader (28) ran stall selling fake goods


A MAN caught with fake DVDs, CDs and video cas­ settes worth almost £12,000 has been spared jail. John Gerrard Ward (28), of


Vaughan Street, Eccles, Man­ chester, appeared before Hynd- burn Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to seven offences of selling a large quantity of the counterfeit goods at Clitheroe car boot sale. The court heard how in


December 2006, Trading Stan­ dards officers swooped on a DVD stall run by Ward at the Clitheroe Auction Mart. Mr Nick McNamara (prose­ cuting) said: “At 4 p.m. on


December 13th, 2006, police and trading standards officers approached the stall when it was unmanned. “A brief examination of the


goods resulted in a large propor­ tion of the counterfeit DVDs and CDs being seized. “Ward was then spotted near


his car and on further inspec­ tion of the vehicle more goods were recovered. In total, 488 DVDs, 505 CDs and 21 video cassettes were seized to the value of £11,400. “When questioned by police.


Ward claimed he was at the car boot sale because he had been threatened by a friend.”


Ward was given a six-month


prison sentence suspended for 18 months. He was also ordered to carry


out 100 hours Unpaid work, given a three-month curfew from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week and ordered to pay costs of £476. Mr Gareth Price (defending)


described Ward as an “odd-job man” and explained to the court how in the run-up to Christmas 2006, he was approached by a man who basi­ cally wanted him to act as a courier and transport goods to Clitheroe Auction Mart. He added that Ward was


unaware that the goods were fake. Mr Price said: “Ward was unaware of the content of the boxes he was transporting. “When he realised the goods


were counterfeit, he wanted to remove himself from the enter­ prise, but was unable to do so as he was spoken to in an aggres­ sive manner by one of the peo­ ple running the stall and told he could not just leave the stall. “Unwillingly, he had to


remain on the stall until he was approached by officers. “At no point was he involved


in renting the stall or managing it and was not intending to share in the profit.”


Residents take a ‘big T-break’ for charity


Farmers warned on animal


diseases VITAL messages about! the need for vigilance


rapid reporting of anink, diseases will be given toi farmers face-to-face whenf the National Livestock! Markets roadshow visits! the Kibble Valley.


| It will visit 10 livestock!


markets across the North! West, starting at Gisburnf Auction Mart next! Thursday, March 6th, and including Clitheroe! Auction Mart on Tues-! day, March 18th. 'The Department fori


the Environment, Foodj and Kural Affairsl (Defra) Koadshow wilH emphasise the need toj constantly look for new! and existing animal dis-l eases among livestock,! including Bovine TB and I Bluetongue, and toi report any suspected! cases without delay. The roadshow will also I


remind farmers of exist-1 ing legislation and the! new EU welfare and[ transport regulations,! pre-movement testing! and ear-tagging.


! Jeff Kooker, Minister!


for Farming and Animal! Health and Welfare, said: | “The Livestock Markets! Roadshow is an excellent! opportunity for us to! communicate important! information to the farm-! ing community about | notifiable diseases, the j need for vigilance and animal welfare require-1 ments. “In light of the recent I


CAKING Clitheroe folk have raised well over £350 towards a new chil­ dren’s hospital for the North West. They took part in


“The Big T-Break” fund­ raising event as part of the “New Children’s Hospital Appeal”. The idea was that on or around February 22nd, fund-raising events loose­ ly based on a tea party


would be held around the North West. In Clitheroe, residents


at Candlemaker’s Court sheltered housing scheme got in the spirit, serving up delicious tea and cakes in the community room and raising around £220. Another event held in Park Avenue raised a further £150 for the appeal. One of the organisers


at Candlemaker’s Court commented: “It was a very enjoyable event and we want to thank every­ one who supported it. Everyone who came gave a donation and it is such a good cause.” The “New Children’s


Hospital Appeal” hopes to raise £20m. to help fund projects within the new hospital, which is being created by merging


Manchester’s Booth Hall Hospital and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and should be up and running next year. The appeal money will


pay for equipment and services over and above “standard issue”, includ­ ing special accommoda­ tion which will allow par­ ents to stay close to their children during trea t­


Vandalism Centres for children plan


MORE children’s centres could be created at sites across the Kibble Valley. Members of the Lancashire


Local Kibble Valley committee heard that the third phase of plans to introduce these spe­ cialist facilities for children would involve developing satel­ lite centres around the bor­ ough. In the first two phases of the


development dedicated chil­ dren’s centres have been estab­ lished at the former Ribblesdale Nursery School in Clitheroe


and at Longridge Civic Hall. A report to the meeting said


the county council planned to reach an additional 14,350 under fives in Lancashire before 2010 by developing 18 more centres. Locations in the Kibble Valley being considered include Whalley, Wilpshire and Clay- ton-le-Dale, as well as the Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley area. ■ Coun. Richard Sherras sug­


gested there was a need for a centre in the north or eastern part of the Valley where there


are isolated rural communities, adding that many already had existing groups which would provide some of the functions of a children’s centre. And County Coun. Chris Holtom asked whether a satellite centre could be established in Mellor. In answer they were told that


the county was aiming to work with existing groups where pos­ sible and would also consider establishing the new centres in village halls or other existing facilities to benefit rural com­ munities.


ment. It will help make the new children’s hospi­ tal state-of-the-art. To find out more about


the appeal or to get involved, call the appeals office on 01612764522 or visit: www.newchildren- shospitalappeal.org.uk Our picture shows resi­


dents at Candlemaker’s Court enjoying their Big T-Break fund-raiser. (A220208/2)


disease outbreaks in the UK, we really need to help farmers implement best practice so that together we can take steps to combat future disease outbreaks and the damage they cause to the farming industry.” The mobile unit will be


managed by representa­ tives of Defra who will be on hand to answer farm-1 ers’ queries. Leaflets and other information will | also be available.


Rail-y good picture search


IF you are a keen amateur pho­ tographer, then you could be on your way to tracking a prize. As part of this year’s Com­


munity Rail Weekend, there Mil be a photography competi- tioon entitled: “Railways in the Community”. It is open to all and there will be judging in three age groups: Under 12,12 to 17 and adults. The judges will be looking for the very best, original images of


community involvement in the railways. A prize of a free rail travel ticket for Northern Rail Mil go


to the Mnner in each age group. Short-listed entries, runners-ua arid Mnners in each age gro4|| MU form part of a photography exhibition in the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, during the weekend, from May 16th to 18th. Photographs can be in colour or black and white and each person can submit up to five entries, but all entries must be submitted before the closing date, March 31st 2008. Leaflets Mth rules and condi­


tions of entry are available from local rail stations or from Simon Clarke: 01772530144.


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More to smile about as new jazz club venues are agreed


JAZZ fans in the Kibble Valley are more upbeat after the con­ firmation of new venues for their gigs and get-togethers. Formed last June, the Ribble


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that TVinity Community Partner­ ships would cease operating the centre as a venue from March 31st cast a dark shadow over the club’s plans. Closing the club, or moving to


another East Lancashire town, would threaten plans to develop its activities, including a new monthly Jam Session starting at the New Inn this Sunday afternoon, a pro­ gramme supporting the develop­ ment of Youth Jazz and the setting up of a weekend Jazz Festival in early 2009. After some anxious weeks and


research into the availability of other local venues, firm plans are now in place to use the three new venues. This has given the club confi­


dence to press ahead Mth its ambi­ tious six-month music programme and released members’ energy for promoting more work Mth young musicians and for its monthly informal Jam Session at the New Inn. Young musicians MU be encour­


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and acclaimed Northern Jazz Orchestra, Mth support from local youth band the Jazz Commandos. The concert is open to all and


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keep up to date with programme details by becoming a club member, by logging on to the club’s web site on the folloMng (www.rvjazzand- blues.co.uk) or by phone on 07734 854689.


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