I' I » Clithett»422324 (Editorial), 01282426161 (Advertising), Burnley 0 1 ^ '1 8 ' Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, June 11th, 2009 Edith threw her


doors open to us LAST weekend,\as.you may be aware, my re-enactment society,


" Historia Nonnannis, did a show in the castle grounds.


^ The Friday night before the events '


the wind was howling and the rain, •, as if on cite; was hammering down. -- In the morning, needless to say, s some of us were the worse for wear,-. and we began to light our. fires, and try to dry off as much as we cduld. ?;-: ■ r was grabbed hy-one of my -,


group officers early in the morning * to be told our group had been - approached by a lady from the ter­ race of housing immediately behind us, and I was half-way to phrasing - an apology for disturbing her in my head when my. thoughts were inter­ rupted by the officer concemedi - ^ I t seemed that this lady, seeing'us .■


struggling in the wet and the cold,- had decided to offer us the use of her house. Furthermore, she was offering us hot tea, food, and com^ fort, and was fully prepared to let all 40-odd young men and women- ' tramp into her house. . ^ .


I -ivas, needless to say, staggered


by her generosity. Thvo of my mem- ' bers were ill, and they made their way to her house and were treated like family. Furthermore, she apolo­ gised to them that she had to “pop out” at nine o'clock; leaving these ; two cold and sodden strangers in her living room! . • : ' Needless to say, as medieval re­


enactors, and.students, my mem­ bers can look a little rough around the edges. In fact, some of us look like


rejects from a Hell's Angels conven­ tion, and th a t ’s before we'don. armour and hit each other with - swords! But this lady, as far as I could see, living on her own, rather


V than being worried by our presence, just over her wall, threw her, door open to us and made us feel truly • welcome. , So to Mrs Edith Child, the mem- ■


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l AM sending this photograph of Kinghom RNLI crew, including my daughter Joanne, (sixth from the left). She and her husband both crew their local lifeboat in the North


term holidays. My daughter is real­ ly upset and I would urge anyone , who may.have found the camera, and not got round to handing i t in, to please contact either the Wild . Boar Park on 01995 61554 or. Lon-


bers of Historia Normannis would - like to say thank you, especially th e . two young men who are, thanks to ■ your help, well on the mend. And as the head of the re-enactment group, • I c an 't begin -to tell you how touched we were by your generosity and spirit of Christian charity. - > ■ I only hope that this letter means


possible can also admire your gen­ erosity, trust and sense of communi­ ty. DANWTCK, '


Photographs have


sentimental value I VISITED Bowland Wild Boar . Park, in Chipping, on Friday, May 29th; during the half-term holiday.’: •with my two children.


• I t was a glorious sunny day and the children had a wonderful time. - Unfortunately however, I lost my -


camera.there. I feel sure that I left it on the hook-on the back of-the


; cubicle door in the ladies’ toilets. -When I returned five minutes later it was gone. I t hasn't been handed in either at-


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the Boar, Park or the local police station so far. I t is a-Fuji finepix ' metallic-blue camera inside a. turquoise , leather case. The camera v in itself is of no great value, but the' XD memory card contains pictures


. of the 'children and family during •the school Easter and recent half- .:


- gridge Police S ta t io n on 01772 783174. The children and I .would ; be eternally grateful.


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ANN BULLOCK, Via email


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Oiirtn spot was ruined!,


that as many people in Clitheroe as . .. laST Tuesday we visited Edisford Bridge with our grandchildren.


arri'ving about 11-30 a.m .. . Other- families - mums with kids,


'Head of Hisloria Norm’annis, ,, Lampeter -


■ grandparents with kids enjoyed the sun; water and relaxed atmos­ phere. Then in the early afternoon groups of mixed teenagers loaded; •with bottles (beer) and dog owners (with dogs) arrived. Children found -


•; broken glass and bott le s in the water. '


Dogs were urinating on grass next- Driver didnT stop to where people were sitting,'one;


' ■ dog defecated in the water!: ;


•'“ Macho” dogs-also turned up' with their owners. Not the type of


dog needed with young children about. One atta'cked another, dog in the water in' front of children rr not > nice to see.


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, ing ball games on the grass ^-s6 I - am not blacking all teenagers'-. ;;: : : ; -.'There was no-Police/PCSO or-


; Ranger, presence; Surely a t a'site-' - like this.there should be no dogs and -no alcohol allowed. -


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, KEITH TALBOT,-' via e-mail


We will not be -visitmg again!: •; -


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to help hurt cyclist TO DAY,'Juneilst, while walking.


three-and-a-half-year-old


grandson along Thorn Street a t- about 4-30 p.m., I witnessed what


- - Some teenagers were there for .the ■ right reasons .-summing and_play-


'can only-be described as'an act of 'stupidity and lack of common cour­ tesy. A young lady driving a-'dark ' coloured small car drove from-Edis- ‘ ford Road into Thorn Street. • I t appears that while overtaking


she was too near a male cyclist, also moving in the same direction, who : had to move nearer the pavement to avoid being knocked down.- • ■ ; -


.;. He collided with the pavement edging stones and fell heavily, hitting his head against the stone wall, -


Hospital building ' -


Sea and Firth of Forth. Joanne is an ex-pupil of Ribblesdale High School and lived in Barrow up to her mar-


; riage to Paul at St James\ She will not thank me for sending you this


Thanks for your


support, Vivien! THE Ribble Valley Talking News­ paper Group would like, through your columns, to add its own very heartfelt tribute to Vi^vien Meath for her help and support to our organi­ sation over the years. - We are doubly indebted to Vivien


as through her good offices a very generous donation to our funds resulted from a retirement “do” at


• The Grand; We would like to thank all the guests, and The Grand itself, for their generosity and support on i the night. :


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: . --iWith such help we can continue ^producing CDs of the Clitheroe ; Advertiser and Times each week which are free to anyone who finds it difficult reading the newspaper. PAT PEARCE • Secretary - - .


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Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper . Group


picture, but its publication might help when the RNLI are next col­ lecting in Clitheroe.


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JOHN HOUSEMAN, aralherprouddad! , ..


, resulting in a very nasty gash above his eye and cuts along the side of one arm, which needed medical atten- tion. .


. ■• ■ - ■ .- This woman driver, by her actions,


caused the accident, but did not have • a decent bone in her body to stop .- and make sure that the gentleman : was, in fact, okay.. Also, by driving off she committed


a traffic offence by not stopping at the scene of an accident, not leaving her address and insurance details and not reporting to the police the facts mentioned. Due to my concern for the gentle­


Lwiite to: The Editor, Clilhcroc Advci^cf and Tim^ 3 co.uk ^ My daughter’s life saving work! www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk ;i*jWww.clifimroeadver|i^


are similaritp those of the passenger building of modem bits stations and -' the completely u n s^ p a th e tic dis­ ability access ramp emphasises the' lack of classic proportions. -


The design,,which:consists of a


double fronted ground floor bay win- i dow administration'unit \vith long:


two storey accommodation exten- . sions bn each sidej' which in turn


have,shortputrigger service units, has to be regarded as lacking any real merirbther than functionality ; for the original purpose.


i The most creditable thing is the


masonry, which is weU laid limestone : infill franhed and supported by the


good qualily &n^tone itenis.-- Fortunately,' for most of^t^^^ year


the facade is hidden from general view by th e,leaves.on a line of ; mature’deciduous trees. If the build- ■ -ings are to be retained a dense beach' hedge should be plaiited about three metres in from the boundary. '


Yo'rk Street, Clitheroe ’ !


.S i f , - Mayor’s charity


appeal raised £40k ON behalf of the breas t unit at Airedale General Hospital, I would like to thank everyone's generosity ■


• who supported the Mayor of Skip- ton's charity in raising £40,000 allowing us to purchase a breast;


- MRI coil and intra-venous injector. ; This is now going to allow us to perform breas t MRI. Women at present undergo mammography and ultrasound, b u t in some women MRI is essential to enable accurate. diagnosis, plan surgery and appro­ priate timely treatment. The bene­ fits will be felt beyond the breast


■ 'unit as this equipment will also be. helping patients both with cancer. and vascular diseases. ■ ■There are four people who deserve


a special mention for'their tremen­ dous effort, drive and enthusiasm. Coun. Polly English, who initially


■'thought and brokered the idea. The --Mayor of Skip ton, Carol Manley, ^ -.who accepted the challenge and whose tremendous efforts raised what was a very high target. This was made possible by Maurizio and Cinzia Bocchi, from La Locanda


“restaurant, in Gisburn, who gener­ ously hosted several fund-raising.


man, I failed to get your registration, if I had done you would now be look-' ing at serious action by the police on this matter. . May I praise and give thanks to the other lady driver who did stop and gave some first aid th a t was - needed to stem-the flow of blood from the gaping wound. • ; ; ; . ’ If. you read this young lady, i t -■ . would be nice if you would apologise


■ via this paper and report yourself to the police. RON LOEBELL , Edisford Road, Clitheroe -


' charity evenings over the past year, raising 50 % of the total. '


, ; So once again; a big thank you to


. all those who made it possible. DR IAN BRAND,' Consullant Radiologist;,


- Airedale General Hospital, . Stccton


Preach the ills of facism to yourself


EVERY day we are bombarded with new examples of MPs who have been .


■ claiming for duck houses, :trouser, • - presses, dog’s bones and goodness . vknows what else; out of .the public.


support misguided I : AM rather bewildered:a t the '■ exte’n t of the support to retain the


have all those who support keep- ing them actually had a close look? ;


.: Visually the merit is limited to the quality of the masonry materials,-


.the condition and, perhaps, detail'on the chimneys.


: ' The long low proportions and size


-‘. purse. At the same time,-we are s ^ ' 'ing a recession-arid-‘.‘quantitative easing”.'* .” - V''


.•.'j.; If the far right does well in the ' -Euro elections the shower of MPs.: and bankers .who i:are., always,


existing buddings at Clitheroe Hos-, .“preaching” to people about “never • , , , ,


allowing Facism-to happen again” should s ta r t “preaching’’ this to,


^ themselves instead of to the progeny- - of those who fought against Facisni . : in the Second World-War. : D. DRINKWATER ‘ Colthirst Drh e,' Clitheroe'


Log ori t® Jl. ' V / VY >3 i J 1 Bolton-by-Bow-


Semi full house . Talkabout standing ■ room only,; well almost, Sunday saw


- a pretty; packed ■ congregation at Billington' Commu­ nity Church. The


- fellowship enjoyed the odd laugh or


.. two as the lesson was brought in dif­ ferent accents and county languages, displaying in verb the understanding


’ of speaking in (human) tongues in regard to Pentecost and living in the Spirit. Songs and hymns, old and new, even one writ­ ten by the the min­ ister the Rev. Don Johnson were bril­ liantly and vibrant­ ly sung. In thought- provoking and sin­ cere mode, a tribute was given in remembrance of the ■ 65th anniversary of


■ was concluded by an act of commun-


■ ion and a sealing of friendship with a brew and a gossip. The service on Sun-


- .day will be led by resident minister


- the Rev. Don John­ son, an invitation is extend to this non- denominational fel­ lowship gathering at 10-45 a.m. . .


The monthly mid- : week fellowship of


■ tea and chat was ■ well-attended when a big bingo bonanza was held. All are welcome at the next ^-gathering on the


■ first Thursday of . the month. . ■


At Your Ser­


vice Billington Communi­ ty Cafe Bar will be ti tillatin g your


. taste-buds again this -. 'Saturday between 10-30 a.m. and I p.m; If you


■ need to feed then slip your lead with all speed. (Shush,


■ don’t tell nobody) if ; you bring this clip- ■ ping with you, we ' will knock 50p of


■; ■ any main- meal. : Offer valid this Sat- urday only.


-land, when House of. Colour, from Clitheroe, visited.


. Mrs Catherine Curry, introduced ■Wendy Whitwell and Debbie Gill who run Ribble Val­ ley . .House of Colour,. : ■ . in Clitheroe. Wendy and Debbie gave a very enlightening insight into how to discover our assets and to make the very best of our appearance. To demonstrate, Claire Dakin had volun­ teered to be their model, for . the evening when . Wendy showed how


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■ Dunkirk and the coronation of HRH, the service:


-, to identify the colours and styles to reveal the true potential to suit each unique person­ ality. Everyone enjoyed the evening very much and fol­ lowing their, talk,, answered various questions put to them. Mrs Pat D u c k w o r t h expressed thanks for such an interest­ ing evening. ■


The Cancer Whist Drive, held the pre­ vious week, raised a


■ total of £607.05 on the night which was fantastic and dona­ tions were still being received. I t


• was decided that the proceeds would be split between the Rosemere Cancer Trust in Preston and Airedale Hospi­ tal; cheques will be sent when the final figure is known.


The August trip was discussed and the list passed round for names to be added. Details of the July, walk were distrib­ uted for members to either join in the walk and supper afterwards, or just to go for supper. ,


There will be no meetings in the vil-


, lage hall for the next two months due to the above; in


. September Heather and Anna Dakin wll talk about their experiences on -a trip to Ghana last year. -. . .


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George’s friend. Aldington (Mary,\ Betty Garvey, will . Mary) visit. The competi- Year 2,3 and 4: Joint tion will be.for a ■; I s t .-Ellie Heath­ decorated candle- stick-any medium- (own work). Visi­ tors are welcome. ■


.Hearts) and Alexa McTiffin (Hey


- GRINDLETON Sports day


• Diddle, Diddle ); 2nd, Lois McTiffin, . (Mary had a little


• Lamb); 3rd; Eve. Hutchinson (Little Bo Peep).


A great day was had on Saturday inspite Novelty: 10-12 yrs - of the chilly weath- James 'Wolfenden, er as Grindleton vil­ lage got behind their sports men, women and chil­ dren. The day got


Races


: off to a smashing start with the fancy dress, which was expertly judged by Mrs Mandy Bren- •


- they, had got in the races and comraen-


Youngsters’ colourful canvases COLOURFUL floral canvases have for their acrylic painting. different art terminology and tech- Youngsters at schools based in the


been created by pupils at a Valley vil- During the day the pupils learnt about Forest of Rowland have produced a lageschool.


Pupils in Key Stage Two at Bren- nical words, as well as working on nands Endowed Primary School in their pieces of artwork. Slaidburn enjoyed an all day visual These will form part of an exhibition art workshop led by artist Pete ■ being staged at the Platform Gallery Our photograph shows some.of the Flowers. All 29 children were asked in Clitheroe next month titled “The pupils who took part in the visual to take in a flower as a starling point Village Art Show”. .


arts workshop. (B200509/5)


Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council for these to coincide with a Housing Sur­ vey form which will determine the need for affordable hous­ ing in Chatburn; It would be appreciat­ ed if residents would complete


councils.


Sport award Chairman of Chat- .burn Cricket Club


;. Mr Joe Woodworth; has congratulated Paul Whittaker for recei-ving a Lifetime A c h i e v e m e n t Award from Ribble Valley Boro'ugh Council for out­ standing and excep­ tional contribu­ tions, dedication


an outstanding childcare setting for children from two years of age, is hav­ ing an open day and official opening of the fantastic new outdoor play area


•next. Thursday, June 18th from. 10


Kirkby Lonsdale area of Cumbria. John and his wife opened Church^


cheon club will meet on June 17th at 1 p.m. in the -vil­ lage car park.


these forms for the Whether you are parish and district looking for child- He visited Kirkby care for your two- Lonsdale shortly


year-'old, pre-school or before arid after school care go and have a look at the facilities and irieet the frieridy staff. Eyeryorie-is wel­ come it Js situated behind Brabin’s Eridowed Primary


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mouse Cheeses The next meeting of seven years ago. Chipping WI will Prior to that time John worked as a financial advisor and had very little knowledge about cheese.


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after his marriage, tell in love with the place and decided Steak and ale .to set up business ^


there using local


- suppliers. - ; . It could be the only cheese - shop ' in Britain with a resi­ dent pianist.


Road, Chipping. Wheelchair accessi­ ble.


and coriimitmont to ChUfCh mOUSe sp'ort and the c o m - .Ma r g a r e t Gar- munity in Chat burn.


^arish council '


FANS Colour and image


; ' ■ was the topic at. the meeting of Frierids


’ ’ and - Neighbours,


Village- Appraisal ■ que'stionnaires are ■ being delivered to all houses in Chat- burn during the next two weeks. Arrangements have ;been. made with


Paul was noiriinated by Mr Woodworth, on behal f 'of - the club, and was pre-


; seated w|th ,his award at a 'ceremo- - ny • held a t The > Grand.CHIPPING


Childcare Chipping Children's


School, Longridge AH members were treated to tasters of


cheeses -....among which were Yarg, Vacherin Mont-


dener : welcomed a competition for a everyone to the cheese knife was meeting of Chip­ ping WI arid intro­ duced guest speaker frqni Churchmbuse Cheese Shop, John' :Natlaceri. H e ^ v e a very'witty and entertaining talk The walking group showing his wealth: 'jwill;meet.bn -TiiesT, of knowledge about ..;day, June 30th at 1


C o m m'.u n i t y cheeses, particular- , p.m.in the village Alliance (CCCA), .- ly-those local to the car park. The Lunr


take place on Wednesday, July 1st when the speak­ er will be James Pinder, -of Saga .’Holidays. •


of plants attractive to honeybees. Fol-


centered around honeybees . and wildlife in the gar­ den, ■ Andrew answered questions and gave advice


■ about the suitabili­ ty of plants. Finally everyone enjoyed a delicious home­ made supper.


fund-raising


/evening-.will take place at the White Bull -in Gisb'urn on Saturday, June 'SOth.


. Proceeds from the


Plans were discussed for Gisburn WI’s support of the SOS for Honey Bees campaign' now


- underway following a resolution; which was-debated and


/ .“steak and Vale” night arid auction’ 'of promises^will go; towards the new.


d’or, Wigmore and T iikX wM ch cost, Waterloo.


available


won:by:Mrs Jen­ nifer Kelly. Mr.s Helen Powell was presented with the On birthday gift and Mrs Hazel Robin­ son won the raffle. ■


from Jackie Robin­ son- ori'.V'01200 445256.


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Honeybees a ; ; 'pleasant


in : Wig-


■ passed with . an o ve rw he lm in g : majority of 99.4%


series of pieces based on traditional show categories such as vegetables and cakes which will be featured in the display.


- tary was supplied by Mr Ray Powell. Everyone enjoyed the superb teas this


• year - and a hugh thanks to all con­ tributors for their help and the WI for running them - as the teas alone raised £250 for the playgound. . ■ Competitors won


: prizes for 1st, 2nd • and 3rd and were also presented -with certificates on the podium in the mar­ quee at the end.


village were out in force to be treated to great entertain­ ment. The band the


' "Joshua 3" kicked off the evening in great style then there was a break for food served by the Riverbank Tea rooms in Slaidburn.


^The band struck up . again playing a fabr ulous array of hits to dance to until the 'small hours. Thanks to all who supported the event which was to raise money for the play­ ground.


at: the NFWIs RsSUltS . • AGM in'the Royal Fancy dress;


evening members of Sh'aun Cole, Kath- Gisburn WI gath­ ered at Gardenmak- ers'


■ Albert Hall, Lon-, school:. 1st, Alice don, attended by Walker (Hey Did- more th a n -5,000, die. Diddle); 2nd members, including Sasha , McTiffin- delegate:: ■ Mrs -(Twinkle, Twin- Dorothy H e a to n .. kle); 3rd, Emily who was represent- Hutchinson (Mary, ing both Gisburn Mary);, Highly, and ■ Rimington commended, Becky-. WIs. ■ : .V • Aldington and Martha Jones. - ,


glesworth, where: owners Andrew and Hilary: Shaw: h'ad At the next meeting arranged displays: on July . 2nd, St.


Charlie Lloyd, Louis Ofoluwa. 8-9 yrs - Tom-Doherty, Blythe Fourie, Mathew Furbush and Tom Wolfend­ en. Under 7 - Jake Connelly, Lois McTiffin, George Walker. : -


nan. Sports fol- Flat: 10-12 yrs - Ben lowed with all com- Fourie, ■ Louis petitors giving all


Ofoluwa, Harry Heathcote. 8-9 yrs - - Josh Taylor,'Tom- Wolfenden, Blythe Fourie. 6-7 yrs - Jake Connelly, Lois . McTiffin, Ellie


. Heathcote. 4-5yrs - Sam Lloyd, Jessica Aspin, • Sasha McTiffin. Under;4’s - Toby Furbush, Becky


'Aldington, Jordon . Dobson. 13-15 yrs - Jake Lloyd, Joseph Fourie, Henry Crabtree.


A d u l ts . - Helen Hutchinson, Ange- line Ward, Joanne McTiffin.


In the evening^he-BHand spoon: 6-7


yrs - Jake Connelly, George Walker, Annabelle Aspin. 5 yrs and under: Robert Sutcliffe,


. Sam Lloyd, Rory Bullock. Over 7s - Charlie Lloyd, Tom Wolfenden, Joseph Fourie.


Three-legged: 11 and under - Blyth and Ben Fourie, Char­ lotte Forth and • Abigail Wilkinson,' Kit Lloyd and ’Tom Wolfenden. 12 yrs-: adult - Joseph and Paul Fourie, Helen and Nick Hutchinson, Jack Taylor and Jake Lloyd.-.'


Pre Three generational


race: 1st, -Henry Ollerenshaw, Ollie Ollerenshaw and Jeff Cowling; 2nd, George Walker, Lorraine -Walker and Dennis Walker; 3rd, Alexa McTif­ fin, Joanne McTif­ fin and Susan Ayl- ward.


leen Calvert and Reception, Year. 1: Egg throwing win- Hilda Waddington;. 1st, Jessica Aspin ',n e rs ' were Eve won the competi- : (Ride a . - Cock tion for a-saying. Horse); 2nd, Jack


•aboutchocolate. -. Hutchinson (The Grand old Duke of York); 3rd,VLucy


Hutchinson--and- Jessica Aspin ( with the thickest egg shell known:, to man!)


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