Ctitheroe Advertiser &Times,Thursday, May 5,2011


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■ Valley Matters................................ 6 and 7 ■ Village News...........................15and17 ■ Letters................................................14 ■ Weekendplus................................. 30 to 32 ■ Family Notices....................... 28 and 29 ■ The paper that saves you money..........20 ■ Motors Today.................................. 33 to 39 ■ Sport............................................. 45 to 48


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DUTY chemist: Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Church Street, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. POLICE: 01200443344. FIRE: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. ELECTRICITY: 08001954141. GAS: 0800111999. WATER: 0845 462200. COUNCILS: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clit­ heroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. HOSPITALS: Royal Blackburn Royal Hospital: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Stee- ton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. ALCOHOL Information Centre: 01282 416655. AIDSLINE: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). DOMESTIC Violence Helpline: 01254 879855. CRUSE Bereavement Care: 01772 433643. ENVIRONMENTAL Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. DRUGS: Local confidential advice and information line: 01254 226200. National: 0800 776600. RIBBLE Valley Talking Newspaper: 01254 825341. SAMARITANS: 01254 662424. MONTHLY Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. LANCASHIRE Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service):' 01254358095. RIBBLE Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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www.cIitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Bill and his bike ready for the off | F l o c l c tO tOlATTl


TIRELESS charity fund-rais­ er Bill Honeywell is set to em­ bark on a 4,300-mile bike ride around the coastline of Brit­ ain to raise money for Cancer


Research UK. The two-time cancer survivor


will set off on his biggest chal­ lenge yet at 8 a.m. on Tuesday (May 10th) from the Castle Gates


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in Clitheroe. Although it’s an ear­ ly start. Bill would be glad of any supporters willing to turn up and cheer him off as he embarks on the epic two-wheel challenge. The 58-year-oId Clitheroe es­


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tate agent has previously raised money for the Christie Hospital and Rosemere Cancer Founda­ tion by cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, and by climb­


cle an average of 70 to 80 miles per day, before arriving back in Clitheroe some time in July, after visiting the most northerly, south­ erly, easterly and westerly points on the mainland. Bill hopes to raise £20,000 for Cancer Research UK by cycling


ing all 214 of Wainwright’s Lake District fells in only 55 days. This bike ride will see Bill cy­


_____ i n i « r o : r „ . , r : n h t ’« I a k e the entire coastline of Great Bril- H :


the entire coastline of Great Brit­ ain in just 10 weeks. To follow him on his epic chal­


lenge, visit: www.billhoncywcll. blogspot.com


Research UK at http://tinyurl. com/cancerbikeman or www. justgiving.com/Bill-Honeywell. You can also follow the ride on Twitter @CancerBikeMan.


You can also donate to Cancer


Musical cash boost for Salvation Army


by Faiza Afzaal


MUSIC by the Mitton Singers helped raise money for a worthwhile


held at the United Re­ formed Church, raising £250 for the Clitheroe Salvation Army. It was organised by Ka­


local cause. A charity concert was


tie Marshall, of the Citi­ zens’ Advice Bureau, and the performers were wel­ comed by Envoy Brenda Wise, associate officer of the Clitheroe Salvation Army, and thanks were expressed to all concerned by commanding officer Capt. Elizabeth Smith. The performers were


the Mitton Singers, of which Katie Marshall is a member, soloist Sarah Chew and Brassik En­ semble, a brass quintet of which the son of Capt. Smith is a member. Another member of the


CHARITY NIGHT: The musicians and singers at the fund-raiser, (s)


brass quintet was Vahan Salorian, who featured in the BBC Documentary, “Goldie’s Band - By Roy­ al Appointment”. The final part of the documentary went on air


organisers said: “The concert was varied and the musicianship of a very high standard. The audi­


as Vahan performed at the concert in Clitheroe. A spokesman for the


ence were enthralled by the variety of music and the professional standard of all who took part. As this was a charity concert fees were waived by the musicians.


New police chief at the helm


A NEW chief inspector is now in charge of policing for Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. Chief Insp. Julian Platt (38),


takes over from Chief Insp. Dam­ ian Darcy, who will now be in charge of operations support at Eastern Division. Chief Insp. Platt said: “I am


genuinely delighted to be back working in Eastern Division, but in


particular to performing the role of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley borough commander. “I have a strong association


with this area, having worked in Accrington as a PC, sergeant and inspector. “It’s good to be back working


uing reductions in crime and anti­ social behaviour, and whilst it is a challenging time for the police we will be working closely with local communities and other agencies to make the area as safe as possible.” Chief Insp. Platt has worked


with the public, partners and offic­ ers across the two boroughs. “I am looking forward to contin­


A PLANNING application has been submit­ ted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the change of use of land and the erection of three houses at Grindleton. The proposal for 3 Highcliffe Greaves,


Plans for three new houses in Slaidburn A right royal serenade


for Lancashire Constabulary for 18 years. He specialises in public order, search and neighbourhood policing.


CHIEF INSP. PLATT


Slaidburn Road, Grindleton, (number 0242) is for two three-bedroomed houses, “afford­ able” and one to be used for holiday lets. Comments must be made to the council by May 6th. Other plans submitted include: Clitheroe: Erection of a three- bedroomed


tial accommodation at Brownhills Cottages, Farlands Hall Farm, Withgill (0268). Demoli­ tion of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey garden room extension and first floor extension over rear kitchen to provide additional bedroom and bathroom space plus extension of existing detached garage and drive alterations at Sunnymede, Ribblesdale Avenue (0271). Barrow: Kitchen extension at 13 Cockerall


bungalow with and integral garage on land to the rear of the Black Horse Inn, Pimlico Road (0169). Change of mound and first floor from retail (use class Al) to a mixed-use cof­ fee shop (A1/A3) including internal altera­ tions and a new shop front at 9 Castle Street (0266). Use of holiday accommodation known as “Pendle” to be used as nermanent residen­


Terrace (0264). Billington: Demolition of existing sheet


metal storage shed and proposed new build block and stone building, for garden storage, potting and seeding at land opposite 3 Elker Mews (0239). Grindleton: Demolition of existing carport


Wood ,Smalden Lane, Lane Ends, (0283). Langho: Two-storey rear extension 2 Bush-


bum Drive (0241). Sabden: Extension to nursery slope and


tow, erection of three new floodli^ts and for­ mation of new counter slope at the end of the main slope at Pendle Ski Club (0246). Waddington: Adaptation of existing ap­


proved oak framed pergola and stone external stairs to create a glazed infill single storey ex­ ercise space adjacent to the pool hall at Fields House Farm, Edisford Road (0282). Whalley: 25-bed low secure unit with day


and storage sheds and rebuilding of them in stone (random rubble) and a blue slate roof, to be more in keenins with the area, at Cotton


THE hills were alive with the sound of music when members of the Clitheroe Pop Choir serenaded Royal Wedding couple Prince William and fe te Middleton from the ramparts of Clitheroe Castle. The choir, which celebrated its first an­


facilities and security fencing, includirig pe­ rimeter of adjacent buildings, new vehicular access to Pendlecroft and improvements to main hospital access from Mitton Road at Calderstones Partnership NHS (0272). Pro­ posed extension to side of 49 Abbey Fields, f0288L


niversary on Royal wedding day, took to the ramparts of the 12th Century Nor­ man castle and serenaded passers-by with a series of love songs, including Adele’s sensational ballad, “To Make You Feel My Love”, Bananarama’s “Venus”, and “Dancing in the Streets”, by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. The Clitheroe Pop Choir has gone from strength to strength since being formed by


Clitheroe singer and voice coach Susan Sykora last year. It meets weekly during term-time and has around 60 members aged 14 to 70 singing pop, rock, gospel and Motown. The choir has performed on local radio


stations, at Pickwick Night in Whalley, the Clitheroe Food Festival and the Clitheroe Mayor’s At Home. And on Royal wedding day choir members joined their voices to the wave of affection sweeping the coun­ try for “Will and fete.” Susan Sykora said: “The fact that the


Clitheroe Pop Choir shared its first an­ niversary with Royal wedding day was too important to miss, so the choir decided to


sing some of its favourite love songs from the ramparts of Clitheroe Castle to cel­ ebrate the happy day. “The choir members certainly lifted


their voices and would be delighted to serenade the Royal couple for real if ever they came to Ribble Valley!” An award-winning song^vriter, Susan


Sykora was selected by international songwriting magazine Songlink to receive songwriting coaching from Ray Davies, formerly of The Kinks. Further details about membership of


the Clitheroe Pop Choir are available from Susan on 07561 531655.


'Www.perrys.co.uk/motability . SING OUT: Members of Clitheroe Pop Choir serenade the Royal couple from Clitheroe Castle.


gratefully received a do­ nation of £250, which will be used to give practical help to people in crisis, in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.”


“The Salvation Army by Duncan Smith


CLITHEROE is in for a “baaavellous” time this weekend, as Sheepfest and


Streetfest come to town! As part of the month-long


as the Great Days Festival, subsequently as part of the Clitheroe Festival weekend and more recently as Street- Fest, which in partnership with SheepFest forms part of the Mayfest month of activities. This Saturday (May 7th)


Mayfest programme of events and activities, Sheepfest will see the woolly wonders spread around the town, as well as racing, visiting the “baaarbers” and even dancing. Meanwhile Streetfest will see a range of entertainment and fun ac­ tivities in the town’s bustling streets. It has been organised by the


SheepFest weekend. Seen at major county shows


Clitheroe will play host to six dance sides, a treasure hunt, a busking competition, tradi­ tional Punch and Judy and a community fair. Flat-packed sheep have been distributed to schools and community groups to be decorated and returned for display around the town. And this year there is ad­


Valley Gigs team, who have been bringing entertainment to the streets and spaces of Clitheroe for 15 years; initially


ditional entertainment on the Castle Park fields, in the form of the “Sheep Show” which promises to be the jewel in the crown of the 2011 StreetFest/


around the country, it is a real coup for Clitheroe to host this popular and educational live show of sheep breeds and sheep shearing. Set on the back of a 40-foot stage trailer, the nine sheep arc introduced individually onto the stage. “It’s a bit like a Miss World in sheep,” says New Zealander Richard Savoury, who oper­ ates the show from his farm in Norfolk. With names like Nob­ by the Norfolk Horn and Susie the Southdown, the sheep are clapped onto the stage to their own theme tunes and stand on podiums for the 30-minute “edu-tainment” spectacle. The shows feature a well- commentated shearing dem­


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, May 5,2011 FROM PAGE ONE W W J iL . for ‘fesf of fun


onstration and culminates in “the Sheep Show Shuffle”... yes, dancing sheep! There will be three 30-


minute shows throughout the day at 11 a.m., 12-30 p.m. and 2 p.m. with a Sheep Race finale between 3-30 and 4 p.m. The Sheep Show is suitable for all age groups and is being funded by contributions from Valley Gigs, RVBC Arts Develop­ ment and a team of local busi­ nesses who have generously of­ fered to sponsor an individual sheep in the Sheep Race. For more information about


the Sheep Show or any other events on Saturday visit the Valley Gigs website (www.val- lcygigs.co.uk) of call Denise on 01200429450.


had come from a legitimate website. He explained he had earlier lied in police question­ ing because he was scared. The court was also told


there was no suggestion of him acting inappropriately towards any child in his care. His barrister, Mr Richard Si­


mons, said Lawson was a man of previous impeccable char­ acter. “He has dedicated his whole adult life to his profes­ sion and his colleagues - even in the knowledge of his com­ mission of the offences - still speak of him in the highest regard. “In spite of these offences, it


has never been suggested that he has behaved inappropriate­ ly to a child in his care.” Mr Simons said the defend­


ant had since resigned from his job. “He has lost his job, his career, his profession. In effect, he has lost the product of his lifelong endeavour. He will never work as a teacher again.” Some of the images he ac­


Jonathan Gibson accepted a Probation Service assessment that there was nothing to sug- . gest the defendant posed an immediate direct risk of per­ sonally abusing a child. His three year community


cessed were deleted and the defendant himself had ended his internet access. In passing sentence. Judge


order will include an internet sex offenders treatment pro­ gramme. He will be on the Sex Offenders Register for five years and also subject to a sexual offences prevention order for three years, which includes a condition not to have any photograph of a child under 16, other than a family member. • In a statement released after the case, Det. Con. Carol


□ WHEN Ian Lawson joined Clitheroe Royal Grammar School in 2007, he was determined to push the school's potential to new heights while maintaining its long and rich tradition. Born in Devon and


brought up in Leeds, he decided he wanted to be a moths teacher when he was just 13. He attended Sheffield University and after his PGCE qualification, his first teaching job, when he was aged 22, was at King Edward VII Secondary School, Sheffield, where he worked for 13 years. His next move in 1997


was to Joseph Rown- tree School, in York. He also taught os a deputy headteacher in Leeds for four years before securing a post at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.


Ragen, of Accrington CID, said: “Ian Lawson was in a position of trust and today he has paid the penalty of abusing that trust. “Although none of the chil­


dren from the school where he taught were sexually abused, his actions and subsequent arrest must have put parents through unnecessary anguish nonetheless.” Det. Insp. Claire Holbrook,


head of Eastern Division’s Public Protection Unit, added: “It is very concerning that each of the images downloaded by Lawson represents the physi­ cal abuse of a child somewhere in the world and anyone who views, downloads or sends such images indirectly funds and encourages child abuse worldwide.”


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