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Worries on 999 access to village OAPs’ flats


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fire engine eventually reached the flats, but added that she has been worried about access problems there for some time. “Luckily, in this instance the problem was only smoke. A tenant was cooking, which set


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House, Stubbins Lane, Sabden, when a smoke alarm in one of the tenants’ flats led to an emergency call to the fire service. But when the fire engine arrived, it struggled to get along the narrow lane. Warden Miss Glenda Pilkington said the


A GROUP of elderly people could be at risk as emergency vehicles struggle to access their flats because of parked cars. The danger was highlighted at Littlemoor


and saw that the engine was struggling to get through Stubbins Lane. This time it was only smoke, but next time there might be a fire or the need for an ambulance. “I t is ridiculous really and something


needs to be done about it. Cars are even being parked on the pavement because the road is so narrow. I t ’s an absolute mine­ field.”


“H marks’’ placed outside the flats, where 16 people live, but attempts by the chairman of Sabden Parish Council, Coun. Antony


Miss Pilkington did manage to have white


off the alarm and he left his flat. The control room in Cheshire then tried to ring him, but when they didn’t get an answer they called the fire brigade. “I went out to speak to the firefighters


Haworth, to have them placed outside near­ by homes have come to nothing. He said: “I agree with Miss Pilkington


. beicause it is a difficult situation for them. It is a problem throughout the village.” A spokesman for Lancashire County


Coimcil said: “We are aware of the potential problems on this road and we will need to speak with the fire service regarding their concerns. “Ultimately, if any changes are proposed


there will be consultation with residents regarding issues such as parking.”


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tlehales and Ian 'Twiss gave skilled and moving performances, while Len Charnock on euphonium stunned the audience with his sparkling playing of variations on “Grandfather’s Clock”. Valley Voices choir was formed


Whalley under the direction of Glen Pate. At the concert, its members


acquire the services of the experi­ enced Mark Peacock as stand-in conductor and responded well to his challenges in a variety of marches, show tunes and popular song arrangements. Soloists Liz Connor, Peter Lit-


THE raters rang at Chipping Vil­ lage Hall when Longridge Brass Band joined forces with Valley Voices to perform the third con­ cert in the “Mayor’s Music” series. The band had been fortunate to


on Friday, March 19th, a t 7-30 p.m. Tickets cost £10 including


refreshments and are available from the Mayor’s secretary- on 01200 414408.


Cannabis case remand


. t h e case against Carl William Gillibrand (31), of Bawdlands, Clitheroe, was sent to Preston


Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates. ■ Gillibrand is charged with possessing 28 wraps


of cannabis.with intent to supply. He was t remanded on bail for the preparation of commit-


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will be by The Pennine 'Trio (vio­ lin, cello mid piano) at the Atrium Cafe, Clitheroe Castle Museum,


from Burnley, Clitheroe, West- houghton and Preston, as well as more locally from Longridge and, of course. Chipping, and were enthusiastic about the concert. Proceeds from the Mayor’s Music concert series are in aid of the Mayor’s charities: Friends of Clitheroe Hospital, and Action for Children (formerly NCH). The fourth concert in the series


song in honour of Coun. Beverley Jones, the New Zealand-born Mayor of-Ribble Valley. Sung in Maori, “Haere ra” was a most appropriate finale piece, translat­ ing as “Now is the hour when we must say goodbye”. Audience members travelled


piece to the Mayor’s Consort - the Welsh tune “Calon Lan”. Extra to the programme was a


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A LASTING winter phenome­ non in Clitheroe has created international interest. Internet users from as far


afield as Australia, Montreal, Conneticut-and closer to home in localities such as Hull and Hertfordshire - are keeping a


Tracey’s bid to win top pharmaceutical award


WHALLEY first aider Tracey Blanc is in the running for a top pharmaceutical award. The mother-of-one, who recently qualified as a First


Responder, has been named as one of the finalists at this year’s PF Awards.


The coveted awards recognise the top performers in


the UK pharmaceutical industry and prizes will be presented by Olympic athlete James Cracknell. Tracey, (40), of Calderstones Park, who is a finalist


in the account manager category, works for Japanese international pharmaceutical company Takeda, which makes drugs for patients suffering from dia­ betes and cardiovascular disease. She will undergo a day-long series of assessments


and presentations, with the vrinner being announced at the final awards ceremony. Our picture shows Tracey with her First Respon­ ders certificate that she also recently gained, (s)


Pictures of ‘Old Clitheroe’


A SLIDE show entitled “Old Clitheroe” was enjoyed by members of the Ribble Valley Family History Group. Shown by Mark and Adam Thornber, it included old photographs of Clitheroe and surround­ ing viUages from the 1880s to the early 1900s. The group’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 9 th, is


the AGM. A “Mystery Night” will follow organised by committee members.


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THE pile of snow as it was in January (above left) and pictured again this week (above right) «- Snow in international eye by Natalie Cox watchful eye on a pile of snow in


a Clitheroe supermarket car •park. Thanks to the efforts of local


photographer Dennis Ogden - who has been putting images of


■ the Valley’s own “shrinking gla­ cier” online every week - they have been keeping watch on the snow, which has been piled high outside the Booth’s store since


the snowfalls of late December. And many visitors to Mr


Ogden’s webspace have tried to estimate when the last snow will finally disappear. But Mr Ogden said his global


audience had a request for the store manager at Booth’s. He said: “While we all appre­


ciate that you want to return your car park to its normal free-


flowing state, perhaps when the time comes you could shunt the pile sideways rather than demol­ ish it?” • To see Mr Ogden’s snow pile


photos, and the dates of melting which have already been sug­ gested by his national and inter­ national visitors, take a look at his website: http://users.firenet. uk.com/dennis.ogden/snowpile/


East Lancashire Hospitals given clean bill of health


by Faiza Afzaal


A CLEAN bill of health has been given to East Lancashire hospitals by national inspectors. The Care Quality


Commission’s inspectors made a spotcheck against nine different


. hygiene measures when they visited at the end of January. Its report, pub­ lished this week, found no breaches of any of the regulations. The nine areas of


inspection cover the infection control proce­ dures in place, including cleaning, handwashing- and use of antibacterial gels, and policies on the use of antibiotics, which can leave patients suscep­


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spreading between patients. They checked that cleaning policies and schedules, along with other information on pre­ venting infection, were available to patients and visitors. They chose which hos­


pital areas they would visit for rigorous clinical inspection, and spoke to both staff and patients about their views on infection control in the Trust.


Pair deny


racial assault CLITHEROE man Christopher Eland (19), of Henthorn Road, elect-' ed to be tried at Preston Crown Court when he appeared before Black­ burn magistrates and denied racially aggravated assault on Moazzam Iftikha. A 16-year-old boy, who faces the same charge, will also be dealt with at the Crown Court. They were remanded on bail for the preparation of committal papers.


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In common with other


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Wissett said: “Across all of pur hospitals, every member of staff, whether or not they tre a t patients, takes the pre­ vention of infection extremely seriously. The pride and commitment of our staff shone through during the recent unan­ nounced inspection. “Whilst we are in no


way complacent i t is always encouraging to perform well in this kind of rigorous and independ­ ent assessment.”


Councillors to host


Whalley surgery


RESIDENTS in Whal­ ley are being invited to. have their say about any community issues which are concerning them. The next Whalley sur­


gery will be held on Sat­ urday between 10-30 and 11-30 a.m. at Whalley Village HaU. ■ I t will be hosted by


covmcillors Joyce Holgate and Terry Hill and thye want to hear from any­ one with local issues to raise.


by Faiza Afzaal 2010/ 3/1


THE fight to ensure a new multi-million pound community hospital is built in Clitheroe contin­ ues. Ribble Valley MP


Nigel Evans raised the issue in the House of Commons and tabled an Early Day Motion in a bid to gain support for his campaign. ; He told MPs that the


NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust made a pledge to expand Clitheroe Community Hospital in January 2008,” he explained. “The agre^ budget for


Government had prom­ ised a new hospital in Clitheroe last May, but scrapped the proposals in November due to lack of funds. “The East Lancashire


commented: “I do feel that it is vitally impor­ tant th a t this work is completed. “It would regenerate a


fantastic community facility and provide a much-needed local serv­ ice. “I hope that the situa­


tion is resolved as quick­ ly as possible and that the people of the Ribble Valley receive the new community hospital that they were promised.” Residents in Clitheroe


have been waiting years for the development of their new community hospital. Earlier this year a


the scheme was £12m. for the building and monies were set aside for additional services. “I am baffled because


the people of Clitheroe were promised a new hos­ pital in January 2008, in May 2009 £15.5m. was found to pay for the proj­ ect, but by November the building work was frozen because of a lack of money.” He added: “The Pri­


mary Care Trust has said th a t the future of the hospital may be a matter for discussion at a forth­ coming board meeting later this month.” After leaving ■ the Chamber, Mr Evans


packed public gallery, councillors and Mr Evans heard Mr Steve Spoerry, chief executive of East Lancashire Pri­ mary Care Trust, report on the future of the development during a Health and Housing Committee meeting. He explained how a


complete review of NHS East Lancashire’s finances resulted in a decision being made to put th e new hospital project “on hold”. Mr Spoerry also reas­


sured residents that there were no plans to close Clitheroe Community Hospital or curtail some of the services i t pro­ vides. A decision on the


future of the hospital is due to be decided at a meeting of the East Lan­ cashire PCT at the end of the month.


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