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GLOBAL warming is now the biggest international, political and media issue


of the day. We are constantly told that if things


Global warming rip-off! As I See It...


carry on as they are, then disaster awaits us. Plants will be wiped out, coral reefs will be gone, polar bears will become extinct and sea levels will rise to swamp low-lying areas of the world, affecting some 75 million people. With this present climate change some


areas will get hotter and some will get colder, and some — like the UK - will be wetter. The net result of all this will be a marked reduction in the world’s ability to produce food, a trend that will lead to global famine and ultimately a reduction in the world’s population measured in the billions. We have been told th a t we are on


course for a mini ice age, or a hotter or wetter climate, and that it is all man­ made, or at least that man has a lot to do with it. There has been large scale concern about just what mankind is


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doing to this planet of ours and what we should now be doing to counteract it... before it’s too late. Most of the figures and statements have come from one organisation, the IPCC (Inter-Govem- mental Panel for Climate Change), but are the figures that are quoted really belie'vable, or are we being ripped off? Take, for instance, this statement: “The planet is now at its hottest since


prehistoric times.” Now that makes me wonder just how


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THREE new ministers were welcomed to Clitheroe's Wesleyan School and Chapel. The new superintendent minis­ ter was the Rev. Grimshaw Yates, who had been in the circuit for 22 years, and his colleagues were the Rev. Fred Taylor and the Rev. J. S. Baker, who were both from Lancashire.


50 years ago


FOLLOWING a lapse of almost 30 years, the Clitheroe Castle Fete was a huge success ■with 10,000'people crowd­ ing into the castle grounds. Seventeen- year-old Doreen Bridges was chosen as the Fete Queen and other highlights included a play performed by local chil­ dren as well as a “Bid to Stardom” con­ test.


25 years ago


AN escaped pet tortoise made a bid for freedom and almost made it to Chat- bum. In five weeks Greasy Joe managed to travel from his home in Moorland Crescent, Clitheroe, and almost made it to the next village. The 30-year-old tor­ toise was reunited ■with his owner after she put a lost notice in the columns of the Clitheroe Advertiser.


.bought for the Week Live a holy life


THE Churches of my parish are consid­ ering the question of “Li^ving Generously in God’s World”. Now may not seem a good time to look


at generosity, with most of the world in financial recession. Elven ndore important then, that we do not withdraw from our Christian commitment in w d to God’s world. I t is tempting to raise the draw­ bridge and cocoon ourselves in the safety of the church, except that the churches are by no means exempt from financial pressures. Recently the Salvation Army was sent


a generous donation from a lottery win­ ner. The offering was sent back, ■with the explanation th a t the Salvation Army worked ■with needy people ■who dispro­ portionately bought lottery tickets, hop­ ing to become instant millionaires. To accept that gift from lottery winnings would send the ■wrong message: the Sal- ■vation Army is trying to encourage peo­ ple to become good stewards. All this sparked lively discussion


among church leaders. One Priest said that, while he disapproved of the lottery, he would accept the gift for his congrega­ tion’s ministry because the De^vil had had th a t money long enough; the church would put it to better use.


Personally, I’m not sure how I would


respond. I am deeply troubled by what the lotteries represent: the illusion that buying some tickets will result in instant wealth. It fosters poor stewardship and a lack of contentment. That it is also being offered by the


state under the illusion of helping health, education and sport, adds to the offence. If public welfare and education means something to society, it ought to be sup­ ported in more responsible ways, not favouring rich communities over poor ones. I t comes as a surprise to discover in


some parts of Scriptvue that God can be downright repulsed by what is offered as worship, as in these prophetic words of the Old Testament: “I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies...' Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps.” Ouch! I t seems that (Jod is looking for


something more from us, something deeper and more sincere. God is concerned about integrated liv­


ing: worship and work in harmony, not exclusion. There is an old word for godly li^ving, not much used today, and with a negative implication when it is. That


word is piety. Pious people are often regarded as stiff-necked, oozing self- righteousness, thinking themselves bet­ ter than the rest of us, and knowing it! But the simplest and most accurate dic­ tionary definition for piety is this: devo­ tion and reverence for God. This is piety that honours God: “Let


justice roll down like waters, and right­ eousness like an ever-flowing stream. God doesn’t tell us to stop worship­


ping, but to let worship flow into right and generous living. This is piety that honours God: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in theu distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” God is fine ■with us coming to worship


every week—in fact the Bible makes clear that God wants us to worship in commu­ nity regularly. God is fine with us bring­ ing our tithes and offerings — in fact, the Bible commands us to bring them before God in worship. What God despises is empty worship, devoid of concern for holy Imng in the world, disconnected


from the reality of daily life. REV. GILL MACK,


Priest-in-Charge of Si John’s, Hursl Green, and All Hallows’, Milton


Magda hits the high notes A


YOUNG singer from Gis- burn has been hitting the high notes.


Magda Cassidy has just land­


rip-off is from “New Labour” (what a laugh th a t lot are!) claiming that because the airlines that we fly are one of the greatest sources of global pollu­ tion, they are now looking at imposing an “en^vironmental tax” of some £350 on long haul flights. So one has to ask (and many have, but


with no response), what will be improved with all this money that will flood into this Government’s treasure chest? In the meantime, Mother Nature will


do her own thing, just as she has for mil­ lions of years, changing the climate to suit the times. The Earth’s temperatures will still go


high and low, depending on the output from the sun. Pollution of the sky will still happen from natural volcanic erup­ tions. Flooding will increase or decrease. Starvation will still be an issue for mankind and animals, and we will still be blamed for it all and taxed according­


ly- What a rip-off?


ed the female lead role in Burnley and Pendle Youth Theatres’ pro­ duction of “Disco Inferno”, which will be staged at Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, in February. The 16-year-old, who is also a


member of the award-winning Arden Youth Choir and Pendle Youth Choir, has also gained a place with the National Youth Theatre. She will attend a special two-


week course in London early next year where she will work ■with top directors and acting profession­ als. If this success wasn’t enough


artist at Colne’s International Rhythm and Blues Festival. Playing the guitar and singing, her acoustic set covered a diverse range of music from artists such as Bob Dylan to Maroon 5. Following her performance,


Magda, who many locals may recognise through her karaoke singing at The White Bull, Gis- bum, was approached by several local bands. “People were stopping her in


the street to congratulate her and suggesting she goes on X Fac­ tor!” said proud mother Marie. “She has already been on


for the teenager, Magda, who sings at weddings in a duo called “Chorus Angelorum”, has also just played her first gig as a solo


Volunteers are needed


some spare time to good use and maybe make some new friends. Volunteering for a charity


A


is a great way to do both and there are plenty to choose from in the Ribble Valley. Age Concern Lan­ cashire runs a number of projects in the Valley and is always on the lookout for new volunteers. At the moment it is par­


ticularly struggling to meet demand for volunteers who can help older people attend their health appointments. If you have your own car, enjoy driving and have a lit­ tle time on your hands. Age Concern would love to hear


from you. For more information,


contact Vicky Lindsay, Car­ ers Access to Health project officer, on 01200 453077, or leave your details at the Age Concern charity shop, at 1 Moor Lane, Clitheroe. 9 Cn Friday, October


2nd, Age Concern Lan­ cashire is holding a drop-in session at Clitheroe Library from 10 a.m. to noon to help explain the switchover to


digital TV. Age Concern staff will be


on hand to explain the main features of the digital switchover, what changes people might need to make and what help is available to


them. The switchover in our


region takes place on November 4th and the drop-in event is open to any­


one.


‘Britain’s Got Talent’ with the Arden Youth Choir, they got through to the third round in London, so perhaps she ■will next year.” Magda will study music at St


Mary’s College, Blackburn, this September. Our picture shows Magda, (s)


s autumn draws in, many people look for new ways to put


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POPULAR Sabden angler will be honoured at a charity night organised in his memory on Sat­


urday. The event has been organised by the


family of the late Steve Carlisle to mark the fifth anniversary of his untimely death. It will be held at the Burnley League Club, in Richard Street, Burnley, starting at 7-30 p.m., with all proceeds going to the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Res­ cue Service. Steve was a well known local angler


whose body was found by his friend, Tony Martin, on the riverbank at Calderfoot in the early hours of Sep­ tember 17th, 2004. The alarm had been raised by Steve’s wife, Barbara, when he failed to return from a fishing trip. Tony said: “The mountain rescue service was called because the ambu­ lance couldn’t get down the narrow farm track and across the field leading to the river bank. The volunteer crew were absolutely superb and I have nothing but the highest praise for them and the good work they do. “I know that Steve would approve of


the way his family are commemorating this anniversary.” Tickets for the charity night cost


just £4 and are available from the club or by calling 07710026303. Included in the ticket price are a supper, free draw, raffle, fun bingo and entertainment provided by PJ’s Karaoke and Disco, Barbara Carlisle commented: “I


would like to thank all those involved in organising this, especially Steve’s sis­ ter Linda and everyone for their gener­ ous donations of prizes. “I do hope that everyone who knew


Steve and all those who support the Mountain Rescue Service will come and join us and help to make the evening a great success.” Steve (pictured) died at the age of 51


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