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Hospital makes financial sense


-THANK you for publishing my recent letter concerning the future of inpatient


tion posed at East Lancs PCT board meeting on September 30lh. A day in a CCH bed costs the NHS £205, while the • average cost of a secondary care bed is £420 (the PCT is unable to calculate exact costs for the Royal Blackburn Hospital). ■ - These figures are to be expected as Ciit- ' hcroe does not have expensive high tech


^^l”(CCH)^ Clitheroe Community Hospi- I have now received a reply to my ques­


;. facilities - nor do the patients need them; the gap has widened, making community


I .beds even better value. In 1990 the costs : \vere'£50 per day for CCH and £88 per , day for Blackburn Royal Infirmary when I, researched an article for the journal Geriatric Medicine - if only those sums ■ applied now!


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CCH has huge advantages; it is cost-cf- - ■ fective; provides care by a patient’s GP in


: a familiar environment; involves the com­ munity in its health and welfare; gives terminal and post-operative care close to home; can be flexible in its admission pol-


■ icy; provides breaks for carers, and means less travelling for visitors. Annual figures newly produced by the


■ NHS Information Centre reveal nearly half of hospital admissions are people of 60 and over and fails among the elderly cost the NHS £4.6m. every day. CCH is the ideal facility for patients to recover •i [rom hip (and other) operations while re­


leasing acute orthopaedic beds. ; CCH beds are a win/win for patients,


their families and carers, and the NHS. These beds must be preserved DR W. J. DAVID MCKINLAY, MBE


Retired Clitlieroe GP Wonderful care


- Advertiser and Times convey my grati- ^ -tude.to.our hospitals, Burnley General;


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Do not be bullied over hospital plan


WE wholeheartedly endorse last week’s letter from Dr McKinlay regarding Clit- hcroe Community Hdspital. ■ Tn these uncertain.times, with the


■ changes in our Health Providers, the com­ munities of Ribble.Valley must be aware


. that our hospital may be vulnerable. . With funding being at a premium we


fessionals. Tlie ease of access and the high quality nursing care, which is given to ter­ minal, rehabilitation and respite patients, is most valuable. Also in many instances the thoughts of transportation to a large. remote impersonal hospital is very daunt­ ing, especially for the elderly. It is now more than ever essential that we, the residents and taxpayers of Ribble . Valley, do everything possible to ensure


.an acceptable solution is found. We must give bur total backing behind every worth­ while plan deemed acceptable by those


• who understand what is needed; -We must not sit back and let ourselves


be bullied into accepting an unsuitable plan arid we, as many others.wc know,


are willing to recruit support to show our solidarity. ANN and TREVOR ROBERTS, Brook Villas, West Bradford


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hospitals. The care,- kindness and treat­ ment I have received at both hospitals was excellent. Also, the meals, especially at Blackburn, were well presented and delicious. If all our restaurants and public houses always served good food of such high quality. I’m sure the folk of Clitlie-. roe would be very fortunate. ' MRSG.MUNDY,


r Ribblcsdalc Avenue, Clitheroc


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HOVy can our planning department have allowed a monstrous building like the planned proposal for the Ribble Valley Homes HQ to proceed? It looks like a hangover from the 1960s


and is totally out of character with the beautiful building of the Inn at the Sta­ tion next door and the old characterful building of the Railway Station itself op-


• posite. Ciitheroe is such a delightful, pretty


town. We don’t need ugly buildings domi­ nating our streets.


ANNE DAVIES, Kirkmoor Close, Clitheroe


Parish councillors backed fun run


I WRITE in response to a letter in the Clitheroe Advertiser dated September 30th concerning the cancelled Fun Run that was to have been held in Simonstone on September 18th. The reasons given for the cancellation


were due to Health and Safely Issues not being put in place prior to the event and the fact that the Parish Council, Ribble Valley Council and the County Council were not being helpful.


week the Council I was requested to write to correct the impression that the Par­


supportive of the event, which is not the case


At the Februaiy meeting of the Coun- "’3S given by members


; ot the Fun Run organising committee. ; I hey explained the reason for them seck- , mg 400% additional funding to what they


, had received on three previous occasions When questioned, it turned out that there was considerably more expense due to the need to address Health and Safety issues after the intervention of the Ribble Val- ey Event Safety and Advisory Group fol­


duced a well -ocumented policy state­ ment, action plan and estimates of addi­ tional costs for the members to sec and read. As a consequence the Parish Coun-’ cil increased their previous contribution


£500 to help them meet the additional health and safety management costs which amounted to almost £4,000.'


f 4n * n ' J save the committee FmOTcial assistance,was also given by


Read Parish Council and Ribbie Valiev Borough Council as well as businesses from the area. Three members of the Par- -


ish Counci and of the two other Councils ■ had agreed to help on tlie day of the event


that the Fun Run had to be cancelled


and gave assLstance to the organisers V '"as unfortunate:


painted after the road and repairs to the Dean bridge on the A671, the repairs are


works, but temporary lines have been put V • More letters on page 25 ‘ ■ p d


however, a treasure hunt was lield on Oc­ tober 16tli as a replacement. "larking not being re­


lowing the previous year’s event. The organisers with due diligence pro-e ­


ish Council and it’s members were not '


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, ■ in place following Parish Council’s con­ cerns about their absence.


Clerk to Simonstone Parish Council I. ROGER HIRST I remember when


the bombs fell FURTHER to your article regarding the bombs that fell on Chatburn, 1 remember


■ thedaywell. The plane circled Clitlieroe first. 1 was


on my way to the dentist, walking alon» Faraday Avenue and it appeared out of nowhere. Suddenly, I was staring up at the pilot and he was staring down at me! It was that low. ■


. Before I had time to decide wliai dan­


ger I was in, .if any, as there hadn’t been any air raid warning alert, it flew off in the direction of Chatburn, and we know what happened next.. -


As for the reason why Chatburn was


targeted, one school of thought is that it was a mistake. At the time, the Ro.val jEngineers were stationed at Carlton Mill in Low Moor, Clitheroe. Every day, work parties marched down to Low Moor, pre­ paring the mill there as their permanent barracks. The description of Hie location was very similar - a large stone building near a river. It was thought more likelv tliat the pilot was looking for that, know'- ing there would be troops there. I’ve often wondered what he was think­


ing during those few seconds we stared at each other. What a strange meeting of fates, a German pilot looking for some­ where to bomb and an English schoolgirl on her way to the dentist!


MRS J. BISHOP, Whallcv


Groans over front i?


■ At the Parish Council meeting last P 3 . £ C I 3 .1 1 X D Q S !


DID the united groans of French teacliers and the sound of heads banging against a brick wall reach the offices of the Adver-


, tiser and Times last Thursday? If that were so, I hope there were some


red faces. For whatever Monsieur Claude said at the opening of the Delicious Deli and Cafe in Gisburn, it was not ‘ouvre’ as this word does not exist in French. To see this classic mistake on the front page wa.s saddening and made me wonder what else I would find when the newspaper was OUVERT.


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: Maybe you (and estate agents) should stick to English!:


' • . • : ’ ANNGOODBODV,


• .• ■ ■" Waddington Road, Clittieroe


French fumble


(YFTER quite rightly being taken to task in the “manege-gate” affair last week, I could not believe my eyes when I saw this week’s front page headline - “Deli de­ clared ouvre”. ;■ ■


• - The French word for “open” is ouvert; puvre means “finely worked”. Turning to the report I found that the Renault Me- gane had twice been re-named tlie Meg- - ane. Still, it’s good to know we’re all hu-


man - plus ga change, plus e’est la nieine chose... '


BILL HONEYWELL Editor’s note: Actually, after he had


not up to the standard required and the ' .County Council is waiting for the Con- tractor s responsible to carry out remedial :


declared the deli “ouvert”, Claude went inside and declared how finely worked it , all was, hence our wholly accurate liead-


line... ohOK,it’safaircop!^ ■?• :/ Note to self: no more Frenchij-" ■


■ newsfromthev C L IC K : Log on to www.clilheroeadvertiser.co.uk for village news online BILLINGTON


C om m u n i ty Tile service on Sunday in Billington Com­ munity Church was taken by five Beth­ any students. The


.young ladies, whose ages range from 17 to 21, are studying locally and staying with their guard­ ians Mr and MrsG. Fountain.


They sang the hymns “How Great Thou Art”, “The 23rd Psalm”, “I Want to


' ance”, firstly in Eng- • lish then in their na­ tive tongue. One of the students spoke about “The Cjood Samaritan”, and the group also sang a very lovely prayer in their native tongue.


. quiz on ~


vcmberllihat7-30 p.m. in Waddington Social and Bowling Club. Tickets availa­ ble from Phil Hodg­ son 01200 429062 or Mandy Brennan 01200 44155, at £5, and includes light supper. There will also be a raffle and all proceeds are towards the Poppy Appeal.


GiSBURN


be a Christian” and r /i„+ u „ ._ i , “Blessed Assur- Dj? ,My Life with Pup­ pets” will be the


T in .r ± fM ‘‘'C h a r i ty c a r d s IL'- ?u?y’.^'?nThe latest char-


ity venture in aid of . Grindleton Pavilion


, Project is Christmas cards. Tliis is a fabu­ lous set of 16 cards with envelopes, all with stunning colour views of the village some in snow or views from the vil­ lage entered in the horticultural show this year.


Tliey are fantastic val­ ue at £5per set ofl6


cards and all profits r l ln i Club will go straight to John’s film club


U L ut Al U c C l lU r-*i I I subject when Mrs r- ..


Flowers for the com­ munion table were provided by Mrs H. Bird and family and__________________ were presented to


Mrs Fountain and B o u n d a r y Walk the young ladies. Many thanks to all The service was attended by min­ ister the Rev. Don Johnson and Mrs Susan Johnson who expressed thanks to the Bethany stu­ dents.


GRINDLETON ,


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T e a a n d c h a t At the tea and chat af­ ternoon today, Mrs Barbara Charlton will give a demon­ stration on flower arranging and Christmas decora­ tions. All are wel­ come.


C a f e ba r The cafe bar will be open as usual on Saturday from 10- 30 a.m. to 1-30 p.m. for good food and


• drinks.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


W h is t dr ive Whist winners at the drive held in Bol- ton-;by-Bowland


. Village Hall wore: Ladies - M. Will- ock, M. Dugdale,J. Stainton. Gents - Stan Hogg, C. Peel,


. B. WaddTngton. Dominoes: R. Knight, J. Pye, E. Nowell, M. Askew, H. Wolfend- en, M. Metcalfe.


The next drive will be


■ on Wednesday, No­ vember 24th.. '


CHATBURN


L e g io n The Cliatburn and ■ District Branch


■ of the Royal Brit­ ish Legion’s winter


meeting on Tues­ day, November 9tli in the Festival Hail at 1-30 p.m.


Mandy or Denis Brennan on 01200 441551.


Sheila Metcalfe r eStiV e id e a s speaks at Gisburn Wanting new culinary Mothers’ Union ideas for Christ-


. .


mas? Go along to a cookery demonstra­ tion on Wednesday, November 17th at 7- 30 p.m. in Grindle­


the project. Contact meets on Monday ■' ■ ~ ■ at 7-30 p.m. in St. John’s Old School, Hurst Green. The film is “Away from her”, a touching exploration of the effects of Alzeim- er’s starring Julie Christie. Everyone is welcome to at­ tend, refreshments are served.


ton Primary School V,.,,,4.L, o i , ,u hall where Michael 'OUTrl UlUD


Heathcote, of the Hurst Green Youth Duke of York Ho- Club will meet to-


those who joined in the boundary walk round the parish of Grindicton and to those who donated, but were unable to join in. It was a great day made per­ fect by the weather and £308 was raised on the day towards the new pavilion project. The foot- T im e Out haliers’ contribu- The title ofa talk to be tion, which is yet to given to members of


■e : festiv Church member.


come in, will add to the total.


M e e t in g The next Grindicton village meeting about the new Pa­ vilion will take place in the church at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16th. The planning team will be presenting the updated draft plans, based on comments and sug-


, gestions from previ­ ous meetings. There will also be further news of fund-raising events. The Recrea-


' tion Ground com­ mittee is hoping that


more people will take the opportuni-


houses in Grindle­ ton donated £1 per week for the next three years it would


wlmt people would On Sunday next Pas- A quiz night is to be


sible will attend the Tonight the Bible meeting because study will meet at they want to hear 7-45 p.m. All are a range of views on welcome.


raise £45,000, more if gift aided. The committee hopes as many people as pos-


like to happen in the pavilion to help with future planning.


tor A. B. Robertson, of Preston, will be guest speaker when


held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Friday, Novem--


Time Out at their meeting on Mon­ day will be “Walk­ ing a Guide Dog Puppy” by Rodney


Monday, November 22nd will also be of interest to animal lovers when Mon­ signor John Chalon- er will be talking on “A Story of Cats”.


■ Meetings are held in St Ambrose Church parish room at 7-30 p.m. For further de­ tails contact Marga­ ret Haynes on 01200 441498.


■ :


tel,willbe preparing food for th fes ve season. There will also be an opportu­ nity to sample some of his dishes.


Tickets are £10 each and include a drink and nibbles, avail-


morrow in the me­ morial hall at 7-30 p.m. and again on Friday, Novem­ ber 19th. All over nine-year-olds are welcome to attend or drop in and sec what is going on.


able from Carol Pye P o s t 0ffiC6


fice is now operat­ ing from 10 War­ ren Fold, Whalley Road. It is open 9 a.m. to noon on


he will be speak­ ing further on his Bible studies. The service will start at 2 p.m. and all are


welcome. HURST GREEN


P a n to There is a rehearsal for all,the cast to­ night and again on November 11th and 18th.


her 12th. Admission This week is British is £5 and includes a sausage week and


pie and pea supper. There are good cash prizes and you are welcome to bring your own drinks.


C o n c e r t The lunchtime concert today in Knowle Green 'Village Hall will feature The Pennine Trio. The ■ concert next Thurs­ day will feature local pianist Nigel Spooner and cellist Jeremy Lamburn.


Nigel and Jeremy will be playing the Cello Sonata by Chopin. This is one of the composer’s rare exursions into writing for instru­ ments other than the piano and the jast work published in his lifetime. Chopin played the sonata at his very last concert. Admis­ sion to the concerts which commence at noon is £15 in­ cluding luncheon. To book tel. 01254 826948. Admission to the concert only is£ll.


LOW MOOR D a r t s


on 01200 441507 Hurst Green Post Of- L°"'Moor Club men’s or any St Ambrose


darts team lost 5-4 to Paythome.


The ladies’ darts team won 6-3 against the DeI.acyAxms.


Monday, Tues- T a b le to n n is day and Thursday. Low Moor B table ten- Piease phone Deb- pjs mam lost 27-16


hie on 07815 7o3898 , away to Doacs Can- for more details.


non, Bacup. cholson.metalkon Tickets are available Low Moor A team P a n to t ick e t s S n o o k e r


for the village pan-, won 8-4 against tomime Robin RimingtonB. Hood on Friday, _ ■


November 26th at 8 POOl p.m. and Saturday, Low Moor Club’s pool November 27th at B team won 8-4 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.


Admission is £8 and£4children,dis- counts are available n3IIOW6 6 n for family groups. Sincere thanks


. Contact Gill Mac- Donnell 826378 for further details.


HARROPFOLD KNOWLE GREEN


or'^doMriornff F e l low sh ip . W h is t d r every one of the p


rop Christian Fel­ lowship had a visit from Mr Graham Norcross, of Pres­ ton, who gave an address on having a sure foundation for our lives.


whist and domi­ noes will be held in Knowle Green Vil­


against Rimington A.-


to


to celebrate the Parker’s Arms is of­ fering, local sausage platter meal for two at £15. Also five dif­ ferent flavours of local sausages pre­ pared five different ways for you taste and mark, winning dish rnakes it on the menu. All tast­ ers entered into a draw with prize an­ nounced on bonfire night.


NiPfil anri Tfirpmu Officially opening on ____


Saturday is Parker’s Pantry, an onsite deli-shop which will stock home-made goodies pies, cur­ ries, soups, pates, bread, cakes and bis­ cuits for take away alongside other lo­ cal artisan produce. It will also stock milk, bread, butter, eggs and necessary dry goods such as flour, sugar, oil etc. The Parker’s is keen to stock any local home-made items, the only criteria is that they pass the taste test and EHO checks kitchens and safe practices out first.


V i l la g e hall The annual meeting of Newton Village Hall will be held on Thursday, Novem­ ber 11th at 745 p.m. in the hail. Everyone is welcome.


In 2011 the village hall will have been run­ ning for 90 years so next year there will be many extra


• events taking place. There is going to be memorabilia on show. If anyone has any photographs from the village hall events over the years please tel. Mary Beattie on 01200446086.


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The usual fortnightly . TrayZ and a Wfi- liams.


lage Hall on Mon-■ NEWTON day. Everyone is


welcome and admis- r3^_f. Sion is £1.50 includ- BOriTire ,


■7-30 p.m. prompt. Q u iz n igh t '


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ing tea and biscuits. Tomorrow is bonfire Play commences at night at the Park-


Andy’s Disco and everyone who at­ tended and helped at the Hallowe’en party in Low Moor Club, where there Among the prizewin- were some fantastic nerswere: Mrs Kerr, Mrs D. Marsden, Mrs C. Waterworth, Mrs Sharp, Mrs.R. Fish, Mrs IJowdler and Kath.


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The next dance will . be on Friday, De­ cember 3rd which will be the Christ­ mas event. Please


cr’s Arms, in New­ ton. There will be a roaring bonfire, children’s competi­ tions and of course an extravagant fire­ work display.


' tel. Mrs Finder on 01200 446643 for


; details and book/ Jjng.


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D a n c e A dance held in New- . ton Village Hall on Friday was wcll-siip- ported. Music for dancing was provid­ ed by Mr John Bow- dler at the organ.


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