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the Minister of State only two months ago assured us that the GCA would be quickly established, by May 2011, and this renewed delay has delivered yet another blow to an industry already in crisis. If UK agriculture is to play a leading role over the next decade then fair play across the grocery supply chain must prevail; unfair


of losses agriculture does, no other work­ er is paid less than the minimum wage and nowhere else can we find the food we need as a nation so securely than here at home. While the few make merry at the expense of the many, the wine is running dry. What will they drink tomorrow?


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years and I have an authorised English/ Arabic translated Holy Koran that was given to me by a good Saudi friend who confirmed to me on the question of total covenng of the female body as being not religion, but customary practice, which was practiced by only 5% of the practic­ ing Islam people in the world.


• the body by the female. What we have in this countiy at the mo­


another interpretation of that same Law that goes the opposite direction when it is


etc, all designated against the English populace at large. On the other we have in place, it seems


ment IS a conflict of English law and cul­ tures. On the one hand there are laws in place that govern the appearance in pub­ lic of people in regard to covering the face by masks, helmets, ski type masks, scarves


(amongst other things) guard their mod­ esty by not displaying their beauty and ornaments and also cover their bosoms with a veil when not with their immedi- ate family. It covers a lot more items for the behaviour of both sexes, which are not only sensible but prudent, but does not mention anything about total coverine of


to Muslim women not having to be veiled he IS quite correct, the verse that he refers to IS the Sura xxiv 30 - 31, which covers the behaviour of both men and women. For women it states that they should


With regards to Mr Parker’s reference


applied equally YOUR correspondent of April 28th Robin Parker, is correct in his statement that there is no mention of Muslim wom- en having to wear the veil or indeed cover their face completely in the Holy Quran. I worked in Saudi Arabia for over 10


IAN O’REILLY,


is disproportionate and unfair. How any farmer can be expected to work long hours in arduous, often dangerous condi­ tions only to see the big retailers profit so unashamedly from his labours is still be­ yond me. We need a fair deal now before this beautiful landscape is changed for­ ever. The Government has a duty to see fair play and must not delay any further m establishing the GCA. It is time for our Parliamentary members to serve us. No other industry operates at the sort


and unequal share of profits are stifling most farms in the UK. The margin retained at retailer level


of this countty toil hard to place a meal upon the nation’s plate, the Minister of State and his cohorts are paying the in­ dustry nothing more than lip service. The written assurance we received from


unfair to farmers THE recently announced delay in the launch of the Grocery Code Adjudica­ tor (GCA) has further demonstrated the Government’s lack of commitment to ag­ riculture and a secure UK food chain. While farmers the length and breadth


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■ Write to The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe or email:


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to everyone who lives in the UK, without favour, then we will never have harmony in this land. I think that very old English saying


about the law being an ass rings true in this case.


R.J. M. LOEBELL, Clitheroe


Auction to boost


from boxes of brie a brae through to silver jewelleiy and a full-size electric organ. We also have 19 sponsor lots from local busi­ nesses, these are in the form of vouchers for money, treats or events.


tion and bidding on the items'or by be­ coming a member, which costs nothin" The auction is at Whalley Methodist Church Hall, it starts at 1 p.m. and view­ ing is from 11 a.m. You can find details of our campaign and events on our website:


been very helpful to us and we are hapov to pass this help on.


SUSAN EARNSHAW, Treasurer,


Let’s be patriotic


all of the time HOW fantastic to see the millions of Un­ ion flags cheerfully waved and displayed


dllig'"'^'^ country for the Royal Wed- It gladdens the heart to see such an


the wedding of William and Catherine ^


long alter the wedding day. Come nn stand up and be counted as a patriot


and I would love everyone to keep on dis- ^ong afmr^thp“®*HH°‘*’


We have a lot to be proud of in Britnin despair is misplaced: and small, UK Independence Party


Thanks for a right royal street party


Our thanks too to the mafy helners out to be an outstanding success


cesstully. Good food and drink was n le n ffiil and we ail enjoyed takingVart t o r


PAULNUTTALL, North West MEP,


pled only by cynics, particularly at a time cutbacks, but


outpouring of pride in our country its ^tmtiy IS nowadays peo­


Save Whalley Village


in your area you are welcome to e-mail us; we may be able to help with advice and contacts. Fellow protest groups have


www.savewhalleyt'illage.org.uk. If you are a local group fighting housing


help us with this and we are making good headway. You can help us by attending the auc­


miliar with our campaign, we are working hard to stop the mass house building on the green fields around Whalley, we'are raising money to pay for professionals to


For those people who are still not fa­


our fighting fund I WOULD just like to thank everyone, through your letter page, for all the dona­ tions, help and goodwill the Save Whal- ley Village campaign has received for the auction this Saturday, May 7th. We now have over 300 lots ranging


applied to a different set of people, who claim it’s a religious item (when in fact it’s a custom from one area of the world only). Until we have the same law applying


and It was great to h p r the laughter an good humour on such a happy occasion


watching, organised games We were blessed with good weather


MRS P.AT COLEMAN, KempIcVicit; Clitheroe


Team effort saved


ducklings lives I’M writing to thank all those involved in week. the rescue of ducklings from a drain last


thought he’d heard some chirpin" downa dram at the top of Upbrooks, but would value a second opinion. After a little bit of searching, (typical of me. 1 started at the wrong end of the road and ended up looking and listening at every drain along Taylor Street and Upbrooks. guarantee- ing quizzical looks from every passing car) 1 found said drain.


mother duck was around, without whom the ducklings would be unlikely to sur­ vive, the young couple, who keep hens, were taking the ducklings home until they’re old enough to be safclv released back into the wild.


they d been and gone, having rescued five ducklings with the aid of a fishing net borrowed from a young couple picnicking nearby. The fire brigade were also gqod enough to ring me and let me know that the ducklings had been rescued. Not only were they safe, but as no


JO H N DICKINSON, Clitheroe


After four decades


into cyberspace with our website (w\w. clitheroecountrymarket.com) itself “home-made” by the daughter of our market chairman, Elizabeth Backhouse. You can now find lots more information about the weekly market online at wwtv.


clitheroecountrymarket.com JANE JOHNSTON,


on behalf of Elizabeth Backhouse, Market Chairman


Our prize show


took the biscuit! AN enormous Thank You for the two tickets I won to see King P le a su r e and


The Biscuit Boys at The Grand in Clithe­ roe.


and my friend Vicky and I enjoyed a fan­ tastic afternoon out. MRS VERONICA HARGREAVES,


The band’s performance was sizzling


Whinney Lane, Langho


1969 we have co-operatively sold hand­ made, home-grown and hand-crafted items by local producers in the heart of Clitheroe. Some of our wonderful pro­ ducers have been with us since our first market. Now, we’ve made our first giant leap


more than 40 years, Clitheroe Countt)' Market has just launched its first website. Since our first weekly market in August


we’re online too! FOLLOWING the article last week that Clitheroe is to get it’s own website, we thought you might like to know about our recent Clitheroe launch into the web! Having been a part of Clitheroe life fpr


noise, although 1 couldn t sec anvsignsof life. I nipped home and phoned th'e fire brigade, not certain if this was something they would want to be involved in. but they were absolutely brilliant. By the time I’d returned to the drain


Sure enough there was a faint chirping A fellow dog walker mentioned that he


www.cIltheroeadvcrtiser.co.uk news BILLINGTON


Community The service on Sunday in


The service on Sunday at 10-45 a.m.will be con­ ducted by Miss Marga­ ret Duckworth, of cTit- heroe. All are welcome.


Holy Communion was cel­ ebrated and flowers for the table were provided by the Rev. and Mrs Johnson.


Billington Community Church was taken by the Rev Don Johnson and was based on “Making Room for Questions”. The Bible reading was from John “Jesus ap­ pears to his Disciples” and was read by Mrs Brenda Geldard.


Cafe bar The cafe bar will be closed


on Saturday, May 7th, and re-opens on Satur­ day, May 21st.


Tea and chat This month’s meeting for tea and chat is today at 2 p.m. at the chapel.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Whist drive Whist winners at the whist


The next drive is in aid of Cancer Research and will be held on Wednes­ day, May 25th, admis­ sion £3.


Dominoes: F. Giles, D. Knight, P. Metcalfe, A. Fox, G. Berry, R. Chew.


GRINDLETON


Fell race Grindleton Fell Race is


being held on Satur­ day, June 25th, starting from the Duke of York running onto Grindle­ ton Fell and return­ ing through the forest. The route of 7.5 km is fully flagged and will be marshalled. Changing facilities and parking available at Grindleton Sports Ground. The race starts at 3 p.m. fol­ lowed by a junior race of 2.5 km at 3-30 p.m. En­ try is £5 with proceeds for the Pavilion Project and first prize is a meal for two at the Duke of York. For details tel Nick Millward on 01200 441346 or e-mail nick@ cncg21.fsnet.co.uk


HURST GREEN


Parish council After discussion with the


local police members of Hurst Green Parish Council have decided to try to help the conges­ tion in the village and


and domino drive held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall were: La­ dies-J. Riley, D. Hogg, E. Jackson, (jents - T. Shaw, M. Grainger, E. Thackray.


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improve road safety at the Longridge Road end by placing no park­ ing cones around the war memorial. Resi­ dents and visitors are respectfully asked to observe the no parking restrictions. In the long term the parish council is hoping for double yel­ low lines in .this area.


Youth club The next youth club will be in Hurst Green Me­ morial Hall tomorrow at 7-30 p.m. and then on Friday, May 13th. All young people over ninbe-years are wel­ come to attend.


KNOWLE GREEN


Folk group Tomorrow “Blackheart”,


the contemporary folk group, will be playing in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall. Doors open at 7-30 p.m and the show commences at 8 p.m. Admission is £8 and refreshments will be available. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and glasses. To listen to a sample of the music please check out the web site: www. blackheart.com.


Whist drive On Monday the fortnightly whist and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall. Play commences at 7-30 p.m, admission is £1.50 including tea and bis­ cuits and all are most welcome.


Lunch concert The lunchtime concerts in


The concert next Thurs­ day will feature Ashley Fripp on piano. Ash­ ley IS the inaugural Yamaha Artist Scholar at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and has just won the prestigious Keyboard Prize at the Royal Overseas League Competition. He has recently returned from concert tours in Ger­ many and China and at Knowle Green will be performing works by Mozart, Brahms and Liszt. Admission is £15 including luncheon. To book tel. 01254 826948.


Knowle Green Village Hall recommence today at noon. At this concert the Biber Ensemble will be performing a programme of Baroque masterpieces for violin, harpsichord and cello.


LOW MOOR


Club news Low Moor Club’s pool B


Ladies’ darts team one is Diane Ryan, Dawn


team lost 7-6 to Kings Arms in the Cup. The A team got a bye to the next round.


Stephenson and Mau­ reen Brown. Team two is Dawn Hodds, Alma Haydock, Doris Clark. These wili be taking part in the Trebles Competi­ tion at the Rose and Crown.


Snooker In the Lancashire small


The previous week the la­ dies’ darts team of Low Moor Club lost 6-3 to the Catholic Social Club team.


Bonus ball winners were J. Grundy and D. Clark.


In the pool match Low Moor A team won 10-2 against the Kings Arms. TTie B team also won 8- 4 against the Buck Inn.


Family walk On a beautiful spring morning 28 walkers from Low Moor Club enjoyed the lovely views around the Ribble Valley from the top of Wiswell hill. These walks are becom­ ing more popular for introducing families to the beauties of the Ico- cal countryside.


Egg hunt Members thanked Gill


Bonus ball winners were; A. Clements, M. Hitch- en and the previous week’s winners were: D. Barnes and M. Berry.


NEWTON


Eggfestival The Egg Festival held in


Winner of the best deco­ rated house were Mary and Marie Beattie.


Newton was a great success thanks to all the villagers who took part in decorating their houses and gardens and to all the volunteers who made the day hap­ pen. The children of Slaidburn School and Thorneyholme School, Dunsop Bridge, and the Brownies built and decorted an egg tree on the village green and Newton Youth Club members decorating the village hall.


Egg decoration: Up to 7 yrs - Isobel Kellet, Gulliver


Results. Best Easter bon­ net: Up to 7 years - Iso- bel Smith, Charlotte Whitaker, Isobcl Kellett. 8-11 yrs - Rachel Spen­ cer, William Whitaker, Annabelle Kellet. 12-16 - Eve Bennett. Adults - Laura Coupland, Jus­ tine Whitaker, Tom Rogerson.


and Becka Shears for organising a children’s Easter party including egg painting and an egg hunt.


tables semi-finals com­ petition Low Moor will play Nelson in Black­ pool on May 10th. The coach leaves the club at 6-15 p.m. (cost £12). There are still places available to go and sup­ port the boys.


Best cupcake: Up to 7 yrs - Charlott Whitaker, Roddy Carter. 8-11 yrs - Neve Dickinson, Mad­ die Grimshaw, William Whitaker. 12-16 yrs - Emma Parker. Adults- Jane Dickinson, Justine Whitaker.


Cox, Charlotte Whitak­ er. 8-llyrs - Maddie Grimshaw, Adela Bum- bac, Mark Bumbac. 12-16 - Eve Bennett, Caitlin Dickinson, Amy Hyde-White. Adults - Justine Whitaker, Jane Dickinson.


Recreation Associa­ tion’s 100 club draw for April were: Alan turner £50. Michael Pate (£20), Ian Darbyshire (£10).


SABDEN


Competitions: Eggx marks the spot - Adela Bum­ bac. Where the chicken laid its egg - William Whitaker. Guess the weight of the cake - Mary Waterworth. Guess the weight of the golden egg - Connnie Waterworth. Tresure hunt-Jasmin Pirie.


PENDLETON


Young farmers Last wek members of Clit- heroe Young Farmers’ Club met in Pendleton Village Hall for a talk and demonstration on police dog training.


RIBCHESTER


Easter The interlocking pro­


gramme of events at St Wilfrid’s Church, Ribchester and St Sav­ iour’s Church, Stydd, were held in Holy Week. The Easter eve service of re-kindling the Paschal Candle and the breaking of the Lenten fast with Simnel cakes and wine at the end of the service that was held in a completely darkened church made a profound impression on the large congrega­ tion that attended. The mood of joy, on Easter Day, was in complete contrast, in the warmth of the brilliant spring sunshine.


READ


Christian Aid Help is needed in cer­ tain areas of Read for Christian Aid Week. Distributors and col­ lectors are needed for Whalley Road, library terrace and launderette terrace - 22 envelopes. Whailey Road num­ bers 74-114, plus Fort Street flats - 31 enve­ lopes. The theme this year is “To help those in poverty out of poverty” and the emphasis is on the coffee farmers of Nicarague. If anyone is able to helep or requires information please tel. 01282773169.


RIMINGTON


100 club Winners of Rimington


Election Sabden goes to the polls today to vote for a new borough councillor to serve the village on Ribble Valley Council. The polling station in St Mary’s Community Hall will be open until 10 p.m. Sitting councillor Michael Fielding is not standing for re-election and the two candidates are Ricky Newmark (Consevative) and An­ drew Berryman (Lib- Dem). There will be no election for Sabden Par­ ish Council. There will, however, be the national referendum on the AV voting system.


Royal wedding Sabdeners celebrated the


Royal wedding last Fri­ day with a few street and garden parties and at Littlemoor sheltered housing they gathered in the communal lounge to watch the ceremony before enjoying a cel­ ebration buffet lunch.


Sabden Live Sabden rock ‘n’ rolled in the sunshine on Sunday and raised more than £2,100 for the North West Air Ambulance.


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Sabden Live 2, the second outdoor music festi­ val in the village, drew hundreds of villagers, visitors and music fans to Sabden for an enter­ taining afternoon and early evening of live mu­ sic from several bands and soloists including Sabden’s own musicians Marco Galea, Samantha Oxborough, Paul Leath­ er as Neal E. Diamond, Zimmer and Zanthe, Shakeys Brother, The Kicks and with a finale from the Teenaged Ky- cks.


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It was organised by Kevan and Lisa Lingard who were helped on the day by a team of hard-work­ ing volunteers manning a barbecue, selling raffle tickets and shaking col­ lecting buckets.


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A North West Air Ambu­ lance volunteer also ran a stall selling their mer­ chandise. The festival was on the car park be­ hind the Pendle Witch pub which did a roaring trade throughout the day.


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