CIrtheroe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 426161 (Advertising), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classified) Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 31 st, 2009 www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk


West Bradford Village Hall, in Grindleton Eoad, on Wednesday, January 13th, and again on Friday the 29th. On both days the donor ses­ sions will run from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5-30 to 7^30 p.m. Anyone Intending to go is asked to phone 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment. Existing and new


BLOOD stocks always run low over the Christ­ mas and New Year peri­ od, so the National Blood Service is urging people to attend the first local donor sessions of 2010. They take place at


donors are encouraged to go along. Giving blood is quick, simple and virtu­ ally pain-free. For more information


on giving blood, ring the National Blood Service helpline on 0845 7711711 or visit the NBS website at: www.blood.co.uk


Police meet


RESIDENTS in Read, Simonstone and Sabden are being asked to attend the next Police and Com­ munity Together meet­ ing. It will be held on Tues­


day, January 26th, from 2-30 to 3-30 p.m. at Read Library, Whalley Road, Read and will be hosted by Community Beat Manager PC Sally Big- gar and p e s o Matt Thornton.


Pendle Club


PARTY winners at the Pendle Club domino drive were: H. Wolfend- en, D. Knight, joint 3, R. Chew and M. Pye; joint 5, P. Metcalfe, G. Berry and F. Eccles; R. Barker, J. Oddie, J. Pye and S. Barker. Booby winners: V. Giles, R. Seed, A. Fox, D. Lawrence.


Give blood Valleyito host roaid cycling championship t ' i l


A NEW cycling event, much of it based on Rib- ble Valley roads, has been added to the calendar to coincide with the 2010 British Road Racing Championship. The National Cyclo-


Sportive, aimed at ama­ teur and club riders, will take place on Saturday June 25th and will share some of the same chal­ lenging route th a t Britain’s best profession­ al riders will cover one day later. The National Cyclo-


Sportive will replace the existing “Pendle Pedal” event and will start and finish in Barley village, beside Pendle Hill — the same place as the National Champi­ onships. Riders will get to ride under the same start/finish gantry before heading out onto some of the most beautiful and


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traffic-free roads in Eng­ land and the same ones the pros will ride on the Sunday. I t will feature many of


the famous climbs previ­ ously tackled by pro rid­


ers on the Tour of Britain, Kellogg's Tour and Tour of Lancashire races, over Waddington Fell, Tatham Fell, Bow- land Knotts, The Trough of Rowland and the Nick


of Pendle. The main route is 100 miles long, with a 60 mile option also available. I t will be a fuUy supported ride, with four free feed stations, extensive route mar­


shalling and signage, bike mechanics and sweep vehicles and chip timing. For those staying on to watch the best British pro riders on the Sunday, it is also expected to be the only UK racing appearance of the new Sky Pro team. The weekend will fea­


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ture a full entertainment and visitor programme, with accommodation packages for visitors to the region. The entry fee for the National Cyclo- Sportive will be £25,or £90 for a team of four and entries will open on January 11th online at: www.pennineevents.co.u k


The Sportive climbs up


from Barley before speeding down through Downham. There are also big climbs including Waddington Fell, and Tatham Fell. After a


loop around the Lune Valley, the riders then take on the real big ones - the Trough of Rowland and the Nick O’Pendle, the,big daddy of cycling climbs. By the time they’ve reached the fin­ ish, the riders will have climbed over 3,500 metres.


and National Road Race Championships are just two of the events which make up the Pendle Cycle Fest. Other events include the Colne Grand Prix (part of the Nation­ al Elite Series), the Pen­ dle Cycle Show and a series of easy-paced guid­ ed rides. I t is organised by Pennine Events and Pendle Borough Council, with British Cycling President and Ribble Valley resident Brian Cookson playing a key


The National Sportive ~role.


Revellers are urged not to use unlicensed taxis


NEW Year revellers in Ribble Val­ ley are being advised not to risk their safety by using unlicensed taxis or flagging down private hire


vehicles. And to help them stay in the driving


seat when it comes to taxi safety, Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council’s register of licensed premises, vehicles and driv­ ers is now available online. Diane Rice, the council’s legal serv­


ices manager, said: “The names of licence holders, along with licence numbers, issue and expiry dates, and


licence terms, are now contained on a public register on the council’s website (www.ribblevalley.gov.uk). “Members of the public can use the


facility to ensure th a t vehicles are licensed, which means they will be safe, comfortable and roadworthy, and that drivers have a reasonable knowl­ edge of the area, are medically fit and free from serious convictions, , “The register also contains informa­


tion about premises and alcohol licences, and the terms of those licences, such as conditions and hours.” Ribble Valley Borough Council's


licensing team has issued the following tips to help taxi-users have a safe jour­ ney during the festive season: • “Yellow plate” private hire vehi­


cles must be pre-booked. Only “blue plate” hackney carriages can be flagged down or toed from a taxi rank. I t is illegal for private to e vehicles to pick up passengers in the street • Check drivers are wearing identi­


fication badges that have not expired , • Check the identity of drivers


against the photographs on identifica­ tion badges • Check that cab licence plates at


the rear of vehicles or on the left-hand side of windscreens ^ e in date • Don’t give personal details to


drivers • Agree private to e fees in advance. Metred hackney cab fees are set by the


council The council’s public register can be


found in the licensing and enforcement section at www.ribblevalley.gov.uk Anyone who suspects a driver of


.operating without a licence is asked to contact the council’s licensing team on 01200 414411.


An evening of festive poetry Farm and Coffee Shop Enjoy die Christinas Spirit at Hindelinis


Throughout December • Roast Turkey Diriner • Christmas Pudding • Turkey. Brie and Cranberry Panini^ • Mince Pies • Pecan Pie • Lemon Meringue Pie • Choc Bread and Butter Pudding’S


• Fuil English Breakfast Served all Day ,


• Now Selling Emma Bridgewater Pottery Kitchenware 20 % off RRP


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A FREE festive poetry reading was staged at Clitheroe Books as p a r t of the town's late-night Christmas shopping experience. Those who attended the event, organised by the Pennine Lan­


cashire Poetry Stanza, enjoyed mince pies and mulled wine. Poetry fans were invited to


drop into the Moor Lane shop and share their favourite yuletide poems.


■ ' • The Pennine Lancashire


’ Poetry Stanza meets on the se(> ond Wednesday of the second month at the New Inn in Parson Lane from 7-30 p.m. For more details ring 01200 444242.


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‘Don’t put pur lives in danger’ — pupils’plea to parents


A HEARTFELT plea has been issued to parents who are endangering chil­ dren’s lives by parking dangerously out­ side a Clitheroe school. Pupils at St Michael and St John Pri­


mary School, Lowergate, are urging motorists to think twice before parking illegally on double yellow lines outside their school. Members of the school council have


joined forces with police and drafted a letter urging parents to stop parking dangerously. Sgt Mick Dixon, of Clitheroe Police,


said children are determined to make a difference to ensure everyone is safe. “Parents are ignoring double yellow


lines and zig-zag lines and parking inconsiderately outside the school. This not only causes traffic congestion, but puts children’s lives at risk too. “When I spoke to children a t St


Michael and St John Primary School, they wanted to take action and do something about this, so the school council dratted a letter appealing to parents to think before parking outside the front gates of the school. “It’s good to see children understand­


ing the rules of parking and taking action to prevent accidents.” Our picture shows Sgt Dixon with


pupils outside the school helping to crack down on illegal parking, (s)


All our appeal toys went out - despite the snow


by Natalie Cox


LAST" week's wintry weather did not stop parcels provided through our Toy Appeal being delivered in time for Christmas. Local Salvation Army


leader Capt. Elizabeth Smith said that all the bags of pres­ ents were handed out a t homes around the Ribble Valley in spite, of the condi­ tions.


' When the Clitheroe Adver­


tiser and Times and the Sal­ vation Army first joined forces in 2004 our Toy Appeal provided presents for 94 children. This year that number had almost doubled to 180. As well as helping individ­


ual families, the Toy Appeal provides presents to various agencies who then hand them out. Speaking about this year's


appeal one of those agencies said: “You have given us the means to do something which we could not have achieved


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recipient, a single parent, texted: “I feel so much better now. I've been so worried about Christmas, being on my own with the children. You have been a great help.” And a family hit by the


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without your help and we are extremely grateful.” One


recession added: “Your help will make the difference, as work has closed down and we have been worried about Christmas.” Capt. Smith, who, togeth­


er with Lt Brenda Wise, has been instrumental in ensur­ ing all the presents provided by our appeal have been dis­


Students show soccer support


was a night to remember for more than 50 students as their favourite Burnley or Blackburn premier league footballer praised them for their hard work and out­ standing achievements. Burnley FC player Gra­


ham Alexander and Black- bum’s David Dunn present­ ed students with certificates for their academic achieve­ ments and individuals were commended for their special efforts. Based in the Ribble Valley,


the Stable Trading Company sells organic and sustainable produce that has heen plant­ ed, nurtured, prepared, cooked and sold by individu­ als who may be faced with disabilities, mental health problems or other challenges. The object of the pro­


gramme is to develop indi­ viduals by providing them with employment opportuni-


CLITHEROE students showed their true colours at the Stable Trading Compa­ ny’s Award Ceremony as they chose to collect their certificates from a Claret or Rovers footballer. The celebration evening


site produces organic fruit, vegetables and plants as well as accommodating green­ houses, poly-tunnels, a class­ room and a shop selling the home-grown produce. Currently there are three'


chester United doing ground maintenance!” The 2.4 hectare Gisburn


ties and accredited training courses in baking, catering, growing organic products and developing horticultural and agricultural projects, with the eventual aim of long-term emplojunent. More than 150 people,


attended the presentation, which saw students from all of Stable Trading’s four proj­ ects collect awards for suc­ cessful completion of qualifi­ cations ranging from entry level to NVQ.


Steven Cook, who works at


Stable Trading’s Gisburn site, collected his Level 1 NVQ in Horticulture and said that he was thrilled to have a nationally recognised qualification under his belt. “Stable Trading has given


me a fantastic opportunity’ to be trained in something I love doing,” said Steven. “I ’m hoping to study


ground maintenance a t Myerscough College as my dream job is to work at Man­


the Stable Trading Company through membership, spon­ sorship ■ or volunteering opportunities, please contact y John Atherton at: johnlgsta-,, ■ bletrading.co.uk or visit: www.stabletradmg.co.uk Our picture shows Steven


and creator of Stable Trad­ ing John Atherton and fellow founder Geoff Jackson ebn^^ gratulated students on their achievements and thanked everyone for their efforts over the past year. If you would like to support


full-time employees, several volunteer workers and 20 students undertaking NVQ courses in horticulture and recycling. In their speech, founder


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Cook with hs NVQ certifir cate presented by Burnley FC player Graham Alexan­ der (right), (s)


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tributed over the past six years, said: “Our thanks go to the public, because we could riot do pur part with­ out their commitment to the local community. “This year I have heen


asked if we have ever nm out of toys, and I was able to say that whenever the stock has diminished, i t has been replenished by the next day. “Thank you also to all


those who have given cash donations this year, as we have been able to use this to fill the gaps.”


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Go-ahead for a woodland


activity centre


PLANS for a treetop woodland activity centre in Simonstone with high ropes and a “leap of faith” pole have been approved. Residents and the parish coun­


cil had registered their objections to'the proposal, saying it would be detrimental to highway safety, cause noise nuisance and impact on the widllife. A report to the borough's Plan­


ning Committee said the applica­ tion was for a “recreational development that also has an educational element” and would provide a type of -visitor facility not already present in the bor­ ough. I t added th a t the proposed


centre would comprise a training building clad to look like a log cabin, a storage container and parking area, and provide wood­ land activities, including a high platform for abseiling, an archery range, a climhing tower, a Tyrolean Traverse rope, a zip wire and low rope course. Committee members agreed


with the officer's recommenda­ tion and approved the applica­ tion for Pump House, Dene ■Wood in Trapp lane, Simonstone, adding an additional condition to restrict its hours of operation.


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