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- Not that the RVBC’s Planning & De- . velopment Committee is alone in under­ standing consultation as a one-way com­ munication; it’s routine in.business too -where it is equally ineffective at creating . any commitment to change. And dictating change to the vocal and intelligent people of the Ribble Valley seems particular folly when all that energy and great ideas could be harnessed to create proposals which are so much better than what’s currently on offer.


' ■ ' ' , . As a change consultant, I routinely


help managers who need to gain the com­ mitment of their staff to new ideas. It’s a .


lookingback 100 years ago


AN accusation of obtaining money by false, pretences was levelled at an ex- Army man of no fixed abode. He was- charged with tiying to obtain the sum of £5 from the wife of the licensee of the


.Swan Inn, Pendleton. The accused had called at her house the previous after­ noon and handed her a note which he said a Pendleton neighbour had given to^ him on the platform at Clitheroe railway station.-It read: “Please give this man £5 •


^as I want him to get some clothes”.The said neighbour denied having given the accused the note and said that it was not in his handwriting and nor did he give the accused any authority to use his name; ,Tlie prisoner was remanded in custody.


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by K^eri Hands


process ! refer to as “Steering and Join­ ing” and it isn’t rocket science. In this ex­ ample RVBC are the steerers, trying to get local people and communities to join up to their plans. As the steerers, RVBC’s Planning and


Development Committee members have a duty to present information to the public in a way that enables us to make informed decisions about the choices on offer. This doesn’t mean presenting bald statements as they’re presented in the Draft Core Strategy; if you want people to buy into new ideas, they need to understand the rationale. ■ .


■ Why are you proposing to increase the population in the Ribble Valley to such an extent? Where do the numbers come from and what will be the impact on local services? ■


' • It’s no surprise that many of the oppo­ valleymatters More like these sought by Sheriff • • •


nents whose yiews have been expressed in these pages ask exactly these kinds of ■' questions. The Draft Core Strategy fails


. to answer fundamental questions of the purpose behind tlie changes.


hind every query and objection is: “What’s in it for me?” No doubt there’s plenty “in it” for the town planners sitting comfort-


When change is afoot, the question be­


: ably in council offices, going home to vil­ lages that are unaffected by the blight of building sites and new estates, and tick-


: ing the box that says the public were con­ sulted. If nothing changes as a result of this consultation, I fail to see how those town planners can sleep with an easy con­ science. , Where people have chosen to live in


the Ribble Valley, they have chosen fora reason. Until RVBC presents its changes


■ in terms that recognise those reasons and address concerns at the level of purpose, they will generate an increasingly angry response to their proposals. So just tell us why we need such mas­


sive upheaval, in terms that relate to those of us who live in the affected towns and villages. And when you’ve listened to our replies, take action so that we know you’ve heard and understood us.


FABULOUS fund-rais­ ers who have generated almost three-quarters of a million pounds have been honoured by the High Sheriff of Lanca­ shire for their “extraor­ dinary and sustainable , voluntary services”. ■ The Ribble Valley ■


and White Rose Ladies. have received a formal


.High Sheriff award from the current hold­ er of the post, Dennis: Mendorbs, in recogni­ tion of their outstand­ ing and ongoing efforts. It all started back


in 1998 whne Karen Weaving and her hus­ band Malcolm - then the proprietors of The. Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn - formed the Ribble Valley Ladies’ Luncheon^Club, raising funds for the Cancer Research Campaign. When, in 2004, the Weavings moved to the Rendezvous Hotel; in ’ Skipton, Karen decided to broaden the group to embrace White Rose ladies too, and their


50 years ago


FIVE hundred people attended a dance held by Calderstones Staff Social and Sports Club, with music provided the Em­ bassy Band. The competition prizes were donated and the entire proceeds were given to Blackburn Orphanage to provide a Christmas treat for the children. .


■ ■ • Hazardous traffic conditions and a stranded flock of 50 sheep caused concern after the banks of the River Calder burst. The sheep’s position seemed hopeless as the water crept higher and higher around an island of only 50 square yards which they were marooned on. But Mr Robert Hanson and his farmhands at the aptly named Dunkirk Farm used a boat to ferry the sheep across one by one to safety.


thoughtfortheweek - r


■; - i - ' .see.them, then go with them. fActs ch.l0:vsl9 to20). . A growling dog wagging its tail is lying


. I lAKE note, three men seek you I out. Rise, for.that reason, and go


at one end. The same disagreement is clear in many of our lives. . :: We believe Jesus Christ is the only Sav­


iour for all the people of the world. We : send missionaries to the furthest corners


; of the earth to tell all races about Christ. 4 Yet we have not learned to love people of all races here at home. • —


pital chaplain. One day I was called into the office on an allegation of racism. I was ■ accused of racism because when'asked ■ who I was speaking to my reply was, “the


k few years ago, 1 was serving as a hos­


: lady, in the flowered shawl with here arm ^ : in plaster”.


■; Because I had not been taught to be- prejudiced, I was more aware of the rea- :


. son for here being in hospital than the col- :our of her skin. We learn our prejudices. , We are not born with them. : : ■


■ Since we learn to be prejudicial, we ■


: should also learn to love. It’s easy to love humankind, but challenging to the indi­ vidual. Jesus teaches us to love our neigh­ bour as ourselves.


■like being in the other person’s skin and trying to see the world from their eyes. ■


.


In other words, I should love my neigh- ■ hour as if I were my neighbour. It’s a bit •


There’s a school that teaches its stu­


dents sensitivity. For a day,-they are blind­ folded and experience life without sight: :


Through this experience, they learn to ap-: predate the blind. Their ears are plugged another day,- simulating deafness. Likewise,"we all


this lesson be learned? The greatest act of love in history was the atoning death of pur Saviour at the cross. There he died for ’ all people, proving that God sees all as he created,equal. ■


in AD 33. It was the instrument of his death. Our Lord still bids us to take up our


.cross in repentance and faith and die to self so we may learn to love and to erase our prejudices. :■ In Christ, external differences among


people are abolished, for Christ died for all people regardless of race or national­ ity (John 3:16). Christians of all races are brothers and sisters in Christ (Luke 13:29). None of God’s creatures are inferior to "others, because they were all created in “theimageofCod”. (Genesis 1:27). ■ .. Plato said: “All men are by nature equal,


.. should learn more about love, imagine we' ■ are of another race for a while. “ : ■ ■ . 1 What better place than at the cross can


made of the same earth by the same Crea­ tor, and however we deceive ourselves, as dear to God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.” : How beautiful were the words of Harr


' riet Beecher Stowe when she said, “In the gates.of eternity the black hand and the while hold each other in an equal clasp.”


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• • The cross was not the Duke of Edin- ' burgh’s Award presented to a young Jew ^


I Minister of-Billington Community Church , ; . ■


REV. DON JOHNSON, 1 - 25 years ago


A HOUSING scheme in Station Road, Whalley, was given the go-ahead at a cost of £164,800. Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Policy and Resources Com­ mittee agreed in principle to the scheme, although some councillors expressed concern at the,unit cost of £27,500 for each dwelling. They asked if, after two years, sitting tenants would be able to purchase properties at prices less than 50% of the original costs. The treasurer confirmed that the units would never be offered for sale to tenants at any less than the'£27,500 cost. Coun. Bill Flem­ ing reminded members that the pressure for accommodation in Whalley was very great.


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WANTED: the High Sheriff is on the lookou for more like these money- spinners, the committe team of the Ribble


.Valley and . White Rose Ladies. Picture by Stephen Garnett.


Clilheroe Advertiser &TImes,Thursday, December 2,2010


marvellous moneyspin­ ning for research into children’s cancer con­ tinues, having already exceeded £700,000 in just a dozen years. Making his award.


High Sheriff Mr Men- doros said: “This strong committee does ster­ ling and selfless work. Their passion and drive


Matthew^s foundation


in fast food A CLITHEROE restaurant man­ ager has become one of the first . people in the country to study for a McDonald’s foundation degree in Managing Business Opera­ tions.


■ ■ ■ Matthew Pook is one of a


handful of McDonald’s restau­ rant managers to sign up for the foundation degree, which offers a mixture of academic study and


: on-the-job learning. Employees with the fast food


: chain can now choose from a wide range of qualifications highlighted in McDonald’s prospectus. This showcases the full learning ladder of opportunities available to staff ranging from NVQs in maths and english to the Level two appren­ ticeship in hospitality, and now the new foundation degree. Matthew (35), who is restau­


rant manager for McDonald’s in , Clitheroe, began the foundation, degree in September. “I had been thinking about it


' for years and as my peers, friends and family had all gained degrees


: it was definitely something I had on my radar to go for when the time was right,” Matthew ex­ plained.


' “The foundation degree is al- ■ : ready helping to improve my skill set.7 Although the course is tough


.


:' and I have to balance it with my work and family life, it’s a real test of self-management and the sup­ port you gain from your peers re-


: ally encourages you to succeed.” McDonald’s worked in part-


; nership with Manchester Metro­ politan University to accredit its Management Development Pro-.. gramme, creating aioundation


i degree rooted in business' need ' and academic rieour. t '


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is an inspiration and they manage to make fund-raising a great community event and enormous fun. I urge everyone in the region to do their bit and get involved with this fan­ tastic charity.” The group’s recent


big initiative, drawing public endorsement


from Boyzone heart- throb Ronan Keating, was the emotional 24- hour “Relay for Life” which raised more than £126,000. Anyone wanting to


know more about Rib­ ble Valley and White


■ Rose Ladies, who wants to start fundraising or get involved with next


year’s Relay:for Life - planned for July 9th at Great Harwood Show- ground - can contact Karen on 07967 815559 or e-mail: karenweav- ing@rendezvous-skip- ton.com Alternatively visit the group’s web­ site at: www.ribbleval- leyandwhiteroseladies. co.uk


A ‘reet good do’ for county’s day


LANCASHIRE LADS: Proud Lancastrians doffing their traditional cloth caps to CountyCoun. Chris Holtom (left), (s)


A SPECIAL event to raise money for a local charity has taken place to cele­


brate Lancashire Day. The charity dinner was or­


ganised by the Chairman of Lancashire County Council, Chris Holtom. It was held at the Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. : County Coun. Holtom


was delighted that the High Sheriff of Lancashire, civic


■ dignitaries and representa­ tives from the business com-


' munity were able to attend the celebratory dinner. ■, • ;.“I would like to take this


■ opportunity ,to .thank eve-' ' lyone for coming along and . making it'such a special nieht..” he said.


“I decided that we should


officially mark Lancashire Day for the first time follow­ ing discussions with some o f. the District Mayors. All pro­ ceeds from the event will go • to Ribble 'Valley and 'White Rose Ladies, a charity th a t , ■provides invaluable services


/ to children with cancer and their families. ; i : -


“As well as providing in­


formation and advice, the i money the charity raises is used to fund the work of Pro­ fessor Jillian Birch, who is a' research scientist and direc- ‘


:: tor of the Cancer Research UK Paediatric and Familial . Cancer Research Group at the-Royal Manchester Chil­ dren’s Hospital. ■ “This charitv is trulv in-’


:


spiring. I am only too pleased to be able to offer them my support.”


: “Donations from the event:


are still being counted. We expect to hand over the pro-


xeeds to the charity within the next few days.” The High Sheriff of Lan­


cashire, Dennis Mendoros, said: “I too was delighted to support this event. Charities


: like this play a hugely impor­ tant role in our community. “Ribble Valley and White


Rose Ladies are the type of organisation that make'me proud of Lancashire. I t ’s


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