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: ,-I;WAS disappointed that the “As I See It!’ column in last week’s Clitheroe Ad-


, -vertiser and Times contained inaccura- i cies and innuendos that were completely unfounded.' ,• '


. ;,yThe headline and last paragraph clearly


■ 'implied that I liad some influence on the ■ decision, not. to build three affordable


. - houses in Grindleton (3/2010/0738/P). ., ' I had no involvement in the planning


r : application referred to.T neither signed - a petition of residents, spoke to the resi- /dents’ consultant, wrote to or spoke to the council’s planning officers, attended


., the planning committee or attempted to influence the members of the committee; ■, As a local politician, I expect to face -


; criticism for decisions that the council .makes, sometimes justified and some-, times not;


■ ' . However,'! am not prepared to sit back'


and say nothing when my integrity, and : that of members of the planning commit­ tee and planning officers, is called into.


■ question through the use of unsubtle in­ nuendo. For the record, on Friday I was de- y lighted to attend the handing over cer- !


; emony of two affordable housing units in . Grindleton developed by the Grindleton /Consolidated Charity in association with , Ribble Valley Borough Council. .' COUN. MICHAEL RANSON,'


. Leader of Ribblc Valley Borough Council


Gritting service has been a joke


'! • As for salt bins, I have never seen one in our locality.


..'v,Hyndburn Council will deliver salt to ■


./.r your door if you require it. Why do we .. have to pay council tax for things we do ., not receive? '. .'• And I will include road sweeping and /


j^drain cleaning in that. I have never seen ; a road sweeper in Alleys Green in the 14 . . years I have liveij here.:


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f I t is time to stand together and refuse - to.oay our council tax. I wonder what ' : would happen then?


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Alleys Green, Clithcroe


Keep up the good and caring work


-ilT.was lovely to.read in your paper that / -iithe staff and residents ofThistle Manor :■ Residential Cafe Home, Edisford Road,


Clitheroe, raised £120 for Children in ' Need..


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It’s nice to know you care for children K around. Keep up your good work, you’ve :?


■ got really caring staff.' - LAURA BAILEY QUINTON, Hazel Grove, 3 .Clithcroe.


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Ready to be the Deput3j^PM, Ron?


i/ IT was heartening to read that, accord- [f ing to Ron Loebeli; the UKIP is virtually: -s ready to form the next.Government due


ii .to fact that the Daily Express is fully be- - .-Jhind it on the referendum to drop out of ..theEU. ..................... _


/ think it only right to point out that whilst a number of Liberal Democrat council-


. . - However in the interests of fair play I • ;; ^ ‘ - * 1 f f ■ ■ ■ Write to' The Editqr'Clitheroe'


, ,5 Advertiser, and Times, 3 King ? - - . Street, Clitheroe or emailf-'- •


' :"'3. du'npan.smith@eastlancsnews.co.uk. Follow;th'e debate at


g' lo'rs o’n Ribble 'Valley Council have failed:- ■ to put in an acceptable number of at-,- tendances at meetings as alleged by Ron ,


: (Deputy PM in waiting), I guess too some . Conservatives have also had to offer apol­ ogies due to live episodes of “Coronation


■ Get Me Out Of Here”. . '


; any Ribble Valley Council meetings for .; as long as I can remember.


. iNo UKIP councillors have attended :-


issue.


I trust this clears up this very important IAN BROWN,


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, Chalburn Road, . Clitheroe


School strikers set bad example


VI RECEIVED a letter from the headmis­ tress of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School


- warning parents that the school may be closed due to strike action on Wednesday December 15th. ‘


: Two matters concern me in relation to


this letter. , Firstly, will the headmistress be taking disciplinary action against any employees who do not attend work on that day. I am sure that throughout my working history that if I had told my boss that I was not happy with the way things were going, so was not going to be there one day, then I. would have been told to not bother com-


: inginatall. ■ Secondly, the grammar school is aim- ing to place pupils in the top levels of this country’s education and, subsequently, employment. How does striking, at a time when some pupils are within a month of


. SOME .weeks ago Lancashire County , Council promised .all our roads would - be gritted and all salt bins filled. What a ; laugh.


. starting their GCSEs show any sort of re­ sponsibility to those they are educating. Teachers are supposed to set an exam­


ple to those in their charge, and this is: ■ .not an approriate course of action in my ; opinion./


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PHILIP BIRTWISTLE, Kcmple View, Clitheroe


Schoolchoir gave such festive joy


WHAT joy the school choir of St Michael and St John’s have given. . ■ I was privilcdged to hear them twice. Their young, sweet voices moved so


many people,-making shoppers pause as • they listened to the Christian message of Christmas. -


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. Tlie children and staffwere smiling and this smile spread to the listeners who were


thanked for every donation. Staff must have been so proud of their pupils.


• -Thank you to all involved from St


■ Michael and,St John’s. You made me very happy.


PAULINE WOOD, Derwent Crescent, Clitheroe ^


Support is great, please keep it up!


. MAY we, through the columns of your ' .. newspaper, record our thanks to the


the reMurces we would have received arid < that the existing hospital is now updated : . and provides the facilities we were prom- /


■ communitybeds. ■ - ' / . . ... ’


•,iscd and that essentially we must liave' - ■


■ Thanks to all those who have helped bv circu ating the petition arid to your^laper' for the coverage you have given in edito­


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:■ Street”,.“Emmerdale”, “EastEnders’,’. and, more importantly, “I’m A Celebrity :


rial articles. For. those who have not yet had the opportunity to sign a petition you


. can go to www.feedbackonline.org.uk arid •registeryourvote.


/ ? Will this Lord be


objective at BBC? CHRIS Patten - now Lord Patten of Barnes - has applied for the job of Chair­ man of the BBC Trust, a role which is, in part, to ensure impartiality in the BBC’s editorial coverage.


. Asa former EU Commissioner Lord


Patten’s EU pension, amountin" to around £100,000 per year, is removable if he acts in a way which is detrimental to the interests of the European Union. So no matter how honourable a man he


may be, the susjiicion must be that he can­ not be entirely impartial on matters such


- as the European Union. , To have as the arbiter of impartiality one who owes a significant chunk of hi's


' .income to the good will of the European Union would be plain wrong. The job of .Chairman ohhe Trustees of


the BBC Trust is decided by the Govern­ ment and the Government must ensure that the BBC is governed without a pro European Union bias.: :


PAULNUITALL, North West MEP,


UK Independence Party Help Guide girls


to lifelong sidlls TWO Guide units, St Michael and St John’s and St Mary’s Parish in Clitheroe, have been on the hunt for more adult vol­ unteers to come forward and commit to


. running these units for some time now. , Both the units have been running on


- full capacity for some time and both have • waiting list of more girls eager to join. i- The existing volunteers have been run-


,:ning the units for some years, but now need to stand down due to personal rea­ sons. We are very grateful for them for their


commitment and enthusiasm to date and for giving the girls valuable experiences. The St Michael and St John’s unit will be closing at the end of the year. - We all agree that Girl Guiding is an ex­


cellent opportunity for girls from the ages of five to 25 to have fun, make friends and learn lifelong skills. : We have mothers contacting us on a


weekly basis to ask if their daughters can join a local unit, but we can’t do it alone! We desperately need volunteers to be able to cope with this demand. / We are an organisation made up en-


, tirely of volunteers - we do it because we: have a passion for Guiding and believe in what we are doing. No’


-one receives an ■ income Our reward is the look of achieve-


-ment and enlightenment on the face of the girls that get so much out of their ex­ periences." •,


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, You do not need to have been a Brown- .ie'or a Guide, as the organisation is ex­ tremely supportive and resourceful in its


: approach. Guiding experiences and the skills learned as a leader are transfe'rrable


residents of the Ribble Valley for the ■ magnificent support they are offering to' the campaign to ensure that the cancel-- lation of the building of the new hospital- we were promised does not mean we lose :


in any workplace. • : Womeri who love a challenge, are


: young at heart and are looking for some- - thing new can contact us via any of the following:- Denise-Brindle (Division Commissioner) oh 01254 247944/07796 . 543256 or e-mail denisebrindlc@aol.com or ribblevallggauk@aol.com.-Freephone


OSOO1069901 ■ _ - Tt’s not just Clitheroe in this dire state, it’s the same all over the Ribble Valley!- ‘ -


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■ DENISE BRINDLE, ; Division Commissioner,


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- TREVOR and ANN ROBERTS, West Bradford


BASHALLEAVES


F u n ru n ' Because of a fun run on Monday, Decem­ ber 27th, all roads


.10 a.ni. until noon. This will potentially inconvenience, not only Bashall Eaves


■ but also Cow Ark, Whitewell and


■ Dunsop Bridge. BILLINGTON


C om m u n i ty


c h u r c h The third Sunday in .Advent service.at Billington Com­ munity Church was taken by the Rev. Don Johnson on the theme “The


; Proph et Isaiah whose name means


'.south of Bashall Eaves to and.from Clitheroe and Mil- ton will be closed from approximately


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- season was gained from the marvelous atmosphere created both from the music


the celebration of wlio was a the warmth of the


The programme in­ cluded a variety of solos, groups from the choirs, Christ­ mas readings and niany heart-warm­ ing songs from the 40 strong choir. Refreshments in- . eluded an array of


- home-made cakes and mince pies, and over 10 raflle prizes were won.


The event is one in a series of musical concerts to raise money towards re­ placing the church organ. The church would like to thank everyone who at-


that all eyes would be on Jerusalem at this time”. Bi­ ble readings were


vfrom LukeT which foretold the Birth


Jehovah predicted church is on March 25th, and is Lan­ cashire Folk, an evening of song, hu­ mour and warmth. Tickets at £7 in­ cluding refresh-


the Salvation of next concert in xtiiwov IICIUIV liiWUltJ PT'l . «


- of'John the Bap- ; tist and the birth of ■ Jesus Christ, read by Joseph Mason-. Baxter. The hymns “From the Squalor


and the beautiful She explained she candlelit church. ■ lived in a palace in


tended, and those Christmas presents who have donated towards this organ fund.


world. During the W ra p Up! Gulf War she went Members and guests to Austria for six Grindleton WI weeks with the Prince and Princess and another nanny for safety. She also told of how life is so different from that in England. In Saudi Arabia women are not allowed to drive and she was not al­ lowed to go out of the palace unac­ companied. Thanks were expressed to her by Mrs Beattie.


the capital Riyadh and spent lime on holiday with the family all over the


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presents, sharing her tips on how to make parcels look classy and special. Thanks were ex­ pressed to Elaine by AnneMarie Proud.


were given to mem- ^ competition for a


bers over 70 years of age. Raffle win­ ner was Mrs R. Par­ kinson and winners of the competition for a photograph President Judy Cowl- of a child was won ■ "'as delighted by Mrs Beattie, Mrs A. Hargreaves and Mrs L. James.


meat can be bought At the January meet- from Roy Porter, ing Sandra Perkins butcher, Chatburn or by ringing 01254 384893.


: of a Borrowed Star ble” and “Come_________________ and Join the Cele-


bration” were sung. UPOir lUDCn Flowers for the Members of St Leon- - communion table ard’s Church choir.


DOWNHAM . .


were provided by Mrs Anne Holmes.


The service on Sunday ■ will be taken by the


: Rev. Johnson at 10- : ,45 a.m. A seasonal - greeting and warm


- -welcome given to . all.


C a f e b a r


- on Saturday at 10' 30,a.m.-until 1-30 p.m. This will be


The cafe bar at Bil- Donations this year Tngton Community . are going to Help Church will be open


: the last opening for th e annual carol serv- food and refresh- jee will be held on .. ments until Febru-


• -ary 5th so to make : it special there will : be carol singing ac- ■


CHATBURN C h r i s t c h u r c h '.- and the choir from ■ .


. on piano. , ; The Poppy collection in Downham raised


- companied by Patsy P o p p y a p p e a l ■ .


a lovely lunch a t _________ the Spread Eagle n Hotel, Sawley, after berVICeS morning service on Special Sunday, prior to the busy time of carol singing in Twiston nexi Sunday evening and in Downham on Christmas Eve. -'


Downham, enjoyed


for Heroes which they are sure will meet with the ap­ proval of everyone.


will give a talk on the Coldstream Guards. The com- petion is for a royal souvenir and tea hostesses will be Mrs M. Pinder, J. Wells and R. Par­ kinson.


GiSBURN


services at Gisburn Parish Church are: Sunday, December 19th at 6 p.m. “Car­ ols and Candles”. On Friday, Decem­ ber 24th at 6 p.m. “Born in a Stable” and at 11-30 p.m. ‘.‘First Communion of Christmas”.


Christmas


On Christmas Day the family communion is at 10-30 a.m. Eve-


Boxing Day morn- ■ ing and everyone is welcome.-


tions. GRINDLETON


£87.21 with thanks — ^


■ ? Ribbiesdale School P f in cB s n a n n y ■ performed Christ- President of Dunsop 'i mas -carols and Bridge WI Mrs M. '- popular seasonal Beattie welcomed


8UNS0P b r id g e ,


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' songs- in Christ everyone to the li Church Chatburn. 'meeting and intro- •/The church, was ■ duced guest speak- ;=;full; and-a start to' :er Heather Slater,


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to all who gave so j h a n k y o u ' ' generously.


- • a very big thank you is extended to all


. ton CE School hall. , It was very success­ ful and lots of great feedback and ideas on how it-can be


those who contrib­ uted towards and helped on the day with the Christmas fair held in Grindle-


Although Grindle- to n 's WI TRi


LFWI to be judged at national level, it


. lyone is welcome to Ruth Cann arid Jitdy -


; thanked everyone who had organised and participated in the event/


attend these ovely Cowling outlined Christmas cclebra-


Names were drawn for - the popular LFWI • fun quiz on January


• made even better Important dates, in


'■ mentia care. Mem­ bers voted for their preferred resolu­ tion.


the resolutions for. 2011 which relate to mega farms, save our trees, Alzhe­ imer’s treatment, helmets for cyclists, mobility scooters, the closure of local librariesandde-


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had fostered great spirit and brought members closer to­ gether. The enthu­ siasm shown was overwhelming. Judy


-. their.chosen charity for 2011..


Dewhurst, who had made a valuable contribution to the committee and to Grindlcton WI. Members were all in favour of support­ ing the Grindleton Pavilion Project as


Waters and Barbara N^w^and^p^ros^^ assured of a warm


to welcome Mari­ lyn Fletcher as a new member and expressed thanks to retiring committee i members Caroline


in,;niuci& v^diuiiiic ...


• are held on the sec­ ond Tliursday of the month in Grindle­ ton CE School hall at 7-30 p;m.


w e lc om e - an y month. Meetings


HURST GREEN


Triathlon - Chal- B a n d Aid :■ lenge was not the St JoseplPs School one chosen by the ”


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Hurst Green, has been raising money to help those in


. devastating earth­ quake in January. They have already


3 So Hurst Green has ■:itsown“BandAid’;’-


i cholera the children - and staff are still keen to do more.


. raised money, for '. two shelter boxes, •; but since the reports , of hurricanes and


seasonally deco­ rated box was won by Judy Cowling, Anne Marie Proud and Sally Dowds.


in Saudi Arabia for ccived. - ' - the son of Prince The magnificent sum Alwaleed, who is of just short of the nephew of King Abdulah.


- is a fantastic result especially when the 2/1 pledge is added. Proceeds are for the Pavilion Project.


£1,200 was raised on the day, which


were treated to a demonstration of “Gift - Wrapping with a Difference” by Elaine Cuzner. Using the simplest of materials, Elaine


nanny .next year, were re­ ■ f I


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2011 include the LFWI “Bit of- a Do” on January 14th and the spring council .meeting in Southport on March 16th, when the speaker will be Michael Portillo. The AGM will be , ,


held in Liverpool. Youth ClUD


until tomorrow, (826246), also from the Bayley Arms, Shireburn Arms and St Peter’s Club or phone Steve Whallcy 826962 to order your stocking filler. : ‘ .l. i i_


Mandy Brennan is There will be a youth organising a trip to club Christmas dis- “Yes Prime Minis- co tomorrow from


:ter” at The Lowry -6-30 to 9 p.m. Hot on May 11th, tick- ' dogs, fizzy drinks ets £24, and mem- :and pop music will


. posed visit to the bulb fields in Hol­ land in the spring.


bers showed great • interest in a pro-


all be available in la'rge amounts. Con­ tact Steve Whalley for more informa­ tion on 826962


sT e S = ^ ^ r ;S e ‘d ^^„^exT^n^^ee^ii t C a r d S in g in g . January 13th is Yhe annuM Carols


- is to design an A4 -poster for a panto C o f fe e StOD


Martin Wrench, who will talk about “Panfo'mimes” g The competition


around the Green will take place to­ morrow. Meet at St. Peter’s Club at7-15 . p.m.


- The committee will The 3 in i Coffee Stop ful village event


Members who current­ ly hold trophies for the monthly compe-' titioris are reminded to bring them to the' January meeting.:


prepare a jacket is a most success- potato supper and all-meriibers will be hostesses. Sub- - scriptioris of £30 are due at this meeting.


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P a n to '. , . The Hurst-Green pantomime raised around £1,800 for projects on the war memorial and Me- ' morialHall.


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St John’s Christmas fair-wits aijgreatsuc-


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will to all men will be celebrated in Kriowle Green Vil- ■ lage Hall tomorrow ■ with an Evening of: Christmas' Music, sung by local group,


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