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I WAS interested to read your arti­ cle on page 12 of la s t week’s Clitheroe Advertiser, regarding the demise of the Simonstone Hotel. I have lived in Simonstone for 42


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years and have seen the various for­ tunes of the “Simmy” come and go. Despite the claims of your feature writer and those of Coun. Pam Jel- ley, the Simonstone is not, nor has it ever been, the hub of village. This accolade must surely go to


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The Stork Hotel, built in 1875 as a coaching inn on what was then the turnpike between Bar Cottage and Portfield Bar. Some 30 to 35 years ago, the land­


lord of the Simonstone was one Nor­ man Jones.


Norman, together with his wife,


ran a good basic pub, which I fre­ quented. But that's all it was. It did have a function room which was, I believe, a meeting place for the local Rotary Club. It also boasted the only quality


bowling green in the village; long since gone.


' Norman left about 30 years ago, to


live on the Isle of Man, and from that time the pub’s fortunes have been mixed. A succession of land­ lords and, at one time, a consortium have tried and failed to turn it round. I gather that within the past year


the property has been purchased by our local MEP, who lives in the vil­ lage.


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Rmnours abound that he is either


going to tiuTi it into a family house or a Muslim Girls’ School. I wish him well, but I would suggest he for­ gets turning it back into a pub, because he may find he has bought the proverbial white elephant. By contrast over the same period


The Stork Hotel has gone from strength to strength.


True, during that time there have


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been a few landlords whose hearts were more.on the golf course than on the business, but our current hosts, Ian and Morag Gee, ably assisted by members of the family, have done more than any others before them to create a community within the vil­ lage. , . Ian, for his part, keeps an excellent


cellar and there is a wide range of drinks to suit every taste, both alco­ holic and soft drinks or tea and cof­ fee.


If it's a meal you want, there is an I • 'I


equally excellent menu with quality dishes to suit most tastes, at reason­ able prices. ■ The proof of this is that if you


don't book a table on Sunday you may have a long wait. That's a rec­ ommendation in itself. Every week there is the inevitable


quiz night, which is well patronised, ' and there is a active Pool Team which takes part in the inter-pub competitions. Their greatest contribution, how­


ever, is the Charity Fun Run which is run once a year in aid of Macmil­ lan Cancer Care and this last year


was joined by the Cystic Fibrosis Society. The course is only about miles and


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there is no real glory for the winner. ■ Everybody who enters receives a T- shirt, usually provided by a local business, and a medal for finishing, provided by the pub. ; The last race saw about 200 com-


petitoj-s set off, ranging from the dead keen to mums and dads with pushchairs and even sponsored dogs. Between them they raised approxi-


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mately £5,000, to be split between the two charities. No mean achieve­ ment.


Christmas is the time for the Brass


Band Carol concert, which is very well patronised.


The last time it was given by The


Blackburn and Darwen Brass Band. A hotpot supper was provided to keep out the chill. Ian and Morag were not slow to


react to the smoking ban. They had constructed a sheltered area, to the rear of the pub,''which is also provid­ ed with radient heaters for the cold weather.


I think that since Ian and Morag


have been here for 13 years it is tes­ tament to their commitment to the village and needs to be recognised. One day, of course they may choose to move on, more's the pity, because they will be a very hard act to follow. BOBMcILROY, Carletoh Avenue, Simonstone


Hope puppy makes


a full recovery HAVING read your recent article headlined “Guide dog puppy hurt in collision with speedy eyelets”, as the second cyclist, I must respond as fol­ lows in order to present a true account of the circumstance sur­ rounding the incident. The two of us were cycling on the


road in question at around 14 m.p.h. As we approached a left-hand bend we noticed Mrs Whitehead and the dog, Carlton, on the opposite side of the road walking towards us. We immediately observed that Carlton was not on a lead, although


he was close by Mrs Whitehead's left side. We freewheeled and took the


appropriate measures should we need to stop quickly.


As we got closer Carlton bounded


across the road towards us. , We immediately braked hard.


Carlton ran in to the side of my friend's front wheel. Fortunately we had almost


stopped by then. At the moment of the collision Carlton was moving considerably faster than my friend I


believe Carlton’s unfortunate injury was most likely caused by putting his paw in between the spokes of the wheel.


, It is regrettable that Carlton was


injured and I hope he is fully recov­ ered soon.


more reasonable and we had been aware of Carlton's injury, we would have certainly given W some assis­ tance. '


to mention th a t the route is popular with cyclists as well as walkers and joggers and is an official cycle route.


^ I agree totally with Mrs White- head's statement “I just want people to be responsible and respect all those'that use the route”. Having read the account above, I will leave your readers to decide where respon­


sibilities and respect rest on;this^ occasion. CHRIS MILLER, Mayfair Crescent, iWilpshire. .


In the article Mrs Whitehead fails If Mrs Whitehead had been a b it Cyclists were


not speeding REGARDING your “speeding cyclists hit guide dog puppy” story. It just happens that I know one of


the two cyclists concerned. They were riding along slowly, as


one is in his sixties. ■ ■ The dog ran, out of control, across the road and in front of the elderly cyclist. He was able to stop in time, lucki­


ly without hurting himself. The dog ran into his front wheel


and hurt itself. ' BEN REEDY, Enowsley Road, Wilpshire


Unsettling loss of


town landmark IT is with regret that I note Prim­ rose Garage closed its doors recently.' As a family we have used Primrose


for MOTs and repairs for many years.


They never failed to be under­


standing, efficient and accommodat­ ing.


Whatever the mechanical malaise,


it was always a comfort to know Primrose was there to pick up the pieces and make good again. Primrose Garage was one of those


local businesses that makes Clitheroe such a wonderful place to live. Sadly we have lost a few recently as I understand Lord's shoe shop is


to close and, of course, Kaydee shut last year. It is a little unsettling when such landmarks of the local community


disappear, but, unfortunately, noth­ ing is forever. It must be hoped that others will


take their place in time. Any business is, of course, only as


good as its staff and I would like to extend my thanks to all those at Primrose Garage for their help over the years and wish them all the very best for the future. RICHARD BETTESS, Henthorn Road, Clithcruc


There’s good news


and baaaa’d news A FEW weeks ago, one of your cor­


respondents wondered why we do not have sheep to enhance our streets.


Well, there's good news, and


■ ley SheepFest — a locally, regionally, nationally and internationally unique event - will be back in May 2010, bigger and better than ever. The baaaa-d news (which is really


also good news) is that we shall be coming in February/March with our “ewesual” three-piece sheep ready for decoration.


We are looking forward already to


another “ramarkable” display of cre­ ative talent from our local schools,'


groups, businesses and organisa­ tions.’-


.: So... watch this space, w We'll be in touch. But in the mean­ Lancashire Fundraising Office


there's “baaaa-d” news. The good news is that Ribble'Val-


time, get your creative and punning thinking caps on to plan your contri­ bution. And don't forget that SheepFest is


a “fun-raising” event. CHARLES 01200 424939 STEVE 01200 4253IG Fairfield Drive, Clilheroe


Not all ‘birders’


are also ‘twitchers’ MAY I congratulate the youngsters at Oakhill College who took the trouble to make bird feeders and . then took part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch and may I con­ gratulate the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times for publicising this worth­ while venture. However, I really must comment


on your use of the term “twitchers” in the article. It is an all too common mistake to


use the term “twitcher” as though it were synonymous with birdwatcher or birder. A twitcher is a birder who travels


long distances to see rare birds found by other people. All twitchers are birders, but not


all birders are twitchers. To call every birder a twitcher is


akin to calling every motorist a rally driver.


ANTHONY A. COOPER Chairman,


East Lancashire Ornithologists’ Club Marie Curie appeal


for volunteers I AM writing on behalf of all the Marie Curie Nurses in the area to appeal for your readers’ help to maVg


a difference to families coping with cancer. We really need people in Black­


burn, Burnley, Darwen, Rawtenstall and the surrounding area to give a couple of hours of their time to col­ lect in one of the local supermarkets during the Great Daffodil Appeal in February and March 2010. We aim to give everyone across the


United Kingdom the chance to mat-o a donation for one of our daffodil


badges, and we can’t manage this without help. By making a donation people help


to raise the funds needed to enable Mane Curie Nurses to care for more people with terminal cancer and


other illnesses in the comfort of their own homes. Every donation made for a daf­


fodil means more expert home nurs­ oting care is provided to patients free


ing from anyone who can help us as soon as possible.


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If you are interested in helping, Fenton on 01254


or email Thank, you for your help. You will


really be making a valuable differ- ence.


LYN FENTON


charge. We would greatly appreciate hear­


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Clitheroe422324(Editorial),01282426161(Advertising),Bumley01282422331(Classifie(i) www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Stepping out...


or stepping in? IS Clitheroe and district becoming one large dog toilet?


* On my walks with "Stepping Out"


I am appalled at the amount of doe excrement soiling our footpaths making it virtually impossible to


avoid stepping on .the disgustine mess.


® The current fashion is also to col­


lect the dog poo in a plastic bag and' hang or throw it in the hedge where


it is likely to remain for months on end. To these owners thanks for picking


up your dog mess - but please take it home or put it in one of the dog bins provided, don't leave it behind and


expect someone else to do take it away for you.


I am sure oiir local council could


do much more by catching and pros­ ecuting some offenders.


lam not aware that any owners


have recently been prosecuted. The local council needs to get a


grip and clean up its act. NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED


Global warming,


another view THOSE who believe that the world's climate is getting warmer - and I


won't take sides - are concerned that glaciers in many parts of the world may be retreating.


It was therefore interesting to see that one of the glaciers, instead of


retreating, was relocated to Booths' Car Park. • Will it make it through the sum­


mer, I wonder? BILL HONEYWELL West Bradford


Help needed with


Smith family tree I AM researching my family tree and looking for family of Alvin Smith, born in Dewsbury May 7th, 1908, and died in Ribble Valley jn 1992. . His wife was Gertrude E. Pearson,


who was born about 1909. My grandfather, Lance Gascoigne


Smith, was Alvin's uncle. Alvin was the son of Roberi Smith


and Sarah Ann Robinson, of Dews­ bury. I am hoping there is still family in


the Ribble 'Valley area that will enable me to connect with my “Smith” roots. BARBARA BEIFUS, Medicine Hal, Alberta, Canada E-mail: bbcifus@shockwarc.cum


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BOLTON-BY BOWLAND


Young farmers Members of Bolton- by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club met on Monday evening for a very interest­ ing talk and tour of Dugdale’s Nutrition in Clitheroe. Thanks were expressed by Ben Harper.


Next week’s meeting is folk dancing in the village hall, members to meet for 7-45 p.m.


Whist drive Whist winners at B o lton -b y -B ow - land’s whist and domino drive, held in the village hall, were: Ladies - Mrs Dugdale, J. Riley, M. Kay. Gents - W. Barker, E. Thack- ray, T. Pike.


Dominoes: J. Oddie, D. Knight, M. Cap- stick,’ E. Fox, M. Berry, J. lye.


The next drive will be on Wednesday, Feb­ ruary 24th.


CHIPPING


Annual quiz On Monday, January 25th, at various venues. Women’s Institutes from all over Lancashire took part in the annual quiz. For the second year running a team from Chip­ ping had the highest score in the Ribble Valley - beating 31 other teams. Chip­ ping WI’s score wiU now be compared to other heat winners and the overall LFWI’s champions


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the spring council meeting.


Nutcracker Families enjoyed a magical perform­ ance by pupils of St Mary’s School, Chipping, for their production of “Der Nussknacker”.


Children wowed the audience with their fluent German and delightful dance routines.


Toy soldiers battled with mice before the Sugar Plum fairy brought a sparkle to the end of the show. German refresh­ ments were served and a fair trade stall run by the children, all profits being donated to the Haiti disaster fund.


St Mary’s School cel­ ebrated news of obtaining their Learning Excellence Award this week. The award was received for “Innov­ ative Practice” and acknowledged their achievements for the success of their annual Storytelling Festival.


Festive party Around 94 guests, including former residents now living in nearby care homes and sheltered accommodation, were welcomed to the annual Chipping Welfare Committee Christmas party, this year re-sched­ uled to last Satur­ day in the village haU.


In addition, teas were taken out to 18 eligi­ ble people who were unable to attend due to illness or incapacity.


The party got off to a good start with a


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sit-down meal of roast beef and ham, potatoes and salad followed by trifle, cakes, fruit pies and plentiful cups of tea.


Following the meal, chairman Martin Butters thanked committee members and other volunteer helpers who had worked hard to pre­ pare for the party.


He then gave a brief summary of events arranged by the


'committee during the previous 12 months, including outings to Bound­ ary Mill, Newby Hall, Kendal and Southport theatre, plus the newly- introduced monthly “big-shop” bus to Asda.


He also thanked local charities, commit­ tees, businesses and individuals who once again had been generous in their support - Brabins Trust, Edward Helme charity and Chipping Steam Fair committee.


He added that with­ out such financial support, together with the fund-rais­ ing bingo, coffee morning and car boot sales, the out­ ings and annual party could not take place.


Thanks were also expressed


to


Bretherton's Gold­ line Tours for pro­ viding monthly Asda shopping trip transport, to Kathy Bailey of the Cob­ bled Comer Cafe for providing potatoes and butter portions, Robinson Bros butchers for cooking and slicing such ten­ der and tasty meat


and to Townson's for providing milk and cream.


The chairman con­ cluded by advising that the normal


-schedule of events and outings would take place again this year, with notices posted in the village shops and lists for names in Brabins Shop.


The car boot stall will again appear at the Steam Fair and Chipping Show, donations of quality items to sell would be greatly appreci­ ated.


Fund-raising events over the next few months are the annual bingo on Satm-day, February 20th, and Longridge Civic Hall Market refreshments on Thursday, April 22nd.


Should any local resi­ dents or businesses wish to offer sup­ port in order to boost funds, in the form of bingo or raf­ fle prizes, prize sponsorship or donations, please contact Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995-61586.


The evening's enter­ tainment was three musical pieces from Laura, Joanna and Jude on recorders and flute, plus Alex on the cello and their first perform­ ance at the party went down very well.


This was followed by an excellent selec­ tion of items from Chipping Cubs and Scouts, a very tal­ ented group of young people who were very warmly received


and W M .M ^ ' cheered on by all.


Once again, a rousing and varied pro­ gramme of enter­ tainment was then provided by Slaid- burn Silver Band who delighted all by playing many old favourites, sing-a- long numbers and music for dancing. When the entertain­ ment was over and people made their way home, all agreed it had once again been a “reet good do”.


Extravaganza Tickets are now avail­ able for a musical


e x t r a v a g a n z a evening at Chipping Village Hall featur­ ing “The Gomalls” playing live music for all eras, all ages.


The event is being held on Friday, March 5th and organised by par­ ents and teachers of St Mary's RC Pri­ mary School. For tickets and more information contact Vicki Faraday on 01772 785751 or Jo Beamish on 01995 61128.


DOWNHAM


Annual sermon The guest preacher at the annuM Assheton Sermon, held in Downham Parish Church on Sunday morning, was the headteacher of Bury


' Grammar School, the Rev. Stephen Harvey.


His sermon was based on a poem by George Herbert, the Book of Job and a painting by Rem­ brandt entitled “A Storm On The Sea


l i . - 1 Sjibhrql of Galilee”.


Members of the Prayer Book Soci­ ety attended the service and later presented the founder president. Lord Clitheroe, with an umbrella bearing the society logo and a presentation copy of the Book of Com­ mon Prayer, on his retirement from the office after many years at the helm.


The society members said how they had enjoyed their many visits over the years to worship with the book of common prayer in the beauti­ ful setting of Down- ham.


The service of morn­ ing prayer was con­ ducted by the Rev. Alan Reid and organist was Mrs Adele Pridding.


GISBURN


Young farmers Members of Gisbum Young Farmers’ Club met at the Fes­ tival Hall, Gisbum, on Monday to make pancakes.


Next week’s meeting is at Rob Goars, at Newsholme, for tractor and machin­ ery parts identifica­ tion, and T-shirt design.


New members wel­ come. Details from E. Thwaite on 01200445300.


GRINDLETON


Wine Tasting It was a fuU house for the annual wine tasting to raise funds for Grindleton


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Over 100 people gath­ ered to sample more than 30 wines that had been Interna­ tional Wine Chal­ lenge winners in 2009.


The wines were sourced and pre­ sented by Martin Burt, who shared his extensive knowl­ edge of the wines with those present.


To accompany the wine there was an extensive selection of cheeses and the committee are very grateful to Michael Heathcote, from The Duke of York, Grindleton, for his generous support in providing some deli­ cious pates.


The event raised nearly £1,000 towards the upkeep of the village recre­ ation ground.


The cost of basic maintenance of the recreation ground now amounts to about £4,000 annu­ ally and support for


fund-raising events is greatly appreciat­ ed.


Anyone wishing to subscribe to the “100 Club,” for an annual subscription ot £24 and monthly cash prizes, should contact Andrew McEvoy or Andrea OUerenshaw.


The next recreation ground event will be Sports Day on Sat­ urday, June 12th.


The theme for the fancy dress parade will be “Nations of the World Cup”.


The theme will be continued into the evening “Summer Bash” where there wiU be TV available for World Cup view­ ing and dancing to “The Joshua Three” who were very pop­ ular last year.


Details about these events are available from Danny Wood, Helen Hutchinson or Andrea Olleren- shaw on the usual numbers.


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The event will be held at 7-30 p.m. on Monday, March 15th, in the Duke of York, Grindleton. Tickets are £6.50 and include a hot supper - Michael’s dish of the day - and one bingo book.


The monthly meeting of Grindleton WI on Thursday starts promptly at the ear­ lier time of 7 p.m.


Guest speaker is Farouk Hussain who will talk about “Growing up in Clitheroe.” The competition is for a short ta le about Clitheroe.


Mrs Catherine Taylor would be very grate­ ful for any contribu­ tions for the 2009 scrapbook, photo­ graphs, tickets or


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