Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, November 10,2011


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■ Valley Matters.... ....... ....... ...............6 and 7 H Village News................................ 15,16,17 B Letters....................................................... 14 H The Valley............................ starts page 21 B Family Notices...................................46,47 BThe paper that saves you money...........45 ; B MotorsToday....................... starts page 48 B Sport..................... ........... .............61 to 64


INFORMATION


DUTY chemist: Read and Simonstone Pharmacy, 90 Whalley Road, Read: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. POLICE: 01200 443344. FIRE: In emergency 999 and ask forfire service. ELECTRICITY: 0800 1954141. 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, Stcc- 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. ENVIRONMENTALAgency: 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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Weekend weather: Outbreaks of rain are expected on Saturday, but it should other­ wise be largely dry with a few bright spells.


Sunrise: 7-31 a.m. Sunset: 4-16 p.m. Lighting up time: 3-46 p.m.


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Do you support the Lighter Later national campaign for lighter evenings all year round?


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Will you be turning out to watch the Olympic flame as it passes through Lancashire next year?


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Set„ £4m. to winter


raise funds


attending the opportunity to sample a selection of wines in good time for the festive season, and wines on offer will include red, white and sparkling varieties. - . The evening will be run


AN informal social evening of wine fasting will be held to raise funds for Chatburn Primary School tomorrow (November 11th) at 7 p.m. The event will give those


by established professional wine connoisseur Martin Burt. .' He said: “I enjoy helping


people to learn more about wine and have hosted more than 100 wine-tasting eve­ nings in aid of charitable causes over the past 15 years or so. “The events have always


been very enjoyable and guests will be able to have a good night out and improve their wine knowledge at the same time.” Guests will be given a glass


on arrival, and a programme containing information about each of the wines to sample. They will then be given


Friends of Chatburn, said: “It will be a lovely evening and a great opportunity to try a variety of wines to help choose your favourite tipple ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.” . Tickets are £12 per per­


the opportunity to try out as many of the wines as they choose. Joanne Conlon, from


son, including nibbles, and are available from the Chat­ burn school office, Roy Por­ ter’s butchers or by contact­ ing Jenny Hearle on 07768 804787.


COUNTY officials say they are confident they can cope with another


harsh winter. Lancashire County


Council will this year spend £4m. in order to keep the county’s roads as safe as possible, with 30,000 tonnes of salt and grit already stockpiled. This is more salt than


was required even for the winter, of 2009/10, when snowfall was severe. It also has an army of


roads will be gritted, as well as other important roads, such as those


fleet of 49 gritting ma­ chines, which are fitted with tracking devices, so the gritting process can be digitally monitored from a central location. All A and B-Class


farmers to help keep the rural roads open. The county boasts a


by Matthew Lambert


which serve hospitals. Gritting roads which provide the only means of access to a village will also be a priority. Im p o r tan t public


transport routes will be gritted, but not every bus route will be serviced. Peter Finch, principal


engineer for the Ribble Valley, said: “We try and grit everywhere on the roads across the borough to keep people moving. “The decision to begin


spreading salt is made according to weather forecasts and the coun­ cil prioritises roads and pavements that are most important to keep clear.”


. In previous years, the council has only had access to one forecast for the whole of East Lanca­ shire, but this winter the


Ruth marks 100 years


CELEBRATIONS were firmly on the agenda at Abbeyfield House care home in Low Moor, Clitheroe, as resident Ruth Hin- dlc marked her 100th birthday ■ in style with a visit from the Rib­ ble Valley Mayor, Coun. Simon Hore. ■ Along with the flowers she


was presented with by the Mayor, Ruth received presents and cards from many friends and family, including a special photograph of her-grandson’s family sent all the way from Australia,


Met Office will be provid­ ing an individual forecast for each of the 49 priority gritting routes. Mr Finch explained:


“Previously, there were occasions when, although snow was predicted for East Lancashire; certain areas remained dry, and so salt was wasted with unnecessary gritting. “Conversely, when


snow was not forecast, those routes where snow did fall were not gritted. “The Winter Service


has hopes the new route- based forecasting system will largely eliminate such problems, by allowing them to identify exactly which routes require pre­ emptive gritting.” The council is also


aware of the important role the public can play. Mr Finch added: “Grit bins will be provided,


filled with a 50/50 mix of salt and sand, but weask that people do not use the grit for their own pur­ poses other than to grit the roads and pavements in the vicinity of the bin. £, “We also plan to liaise with farmers and other agricultural contractors in order to take advan­ tage of their additional resources, especially to deal with remote areas.” Mr Finch stressed the


. council had been advised by the Government that there is no law against residents and traders re­ moving snow from their driveways. As long as they cleared the pathways carefully, it is “highly un­ likely” that they can be held legally responsible for anyone being injured. For gritting routes, log


on to www.lancashire. gov.uk/wihter-


1. Clitheroe Bonfire Night celebrations.


2. 'Affordable new homes' come on market on Clithe­ roe.


3. Donkeys left to starve and die.


4. Tributes pour in after tragic death of Simonstone man (25).


5. Bonfire spec­ tacular in Clitheroe Castle grounds.


5. Market gets new flavours.


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Laura conquers Kilimanjaro!


by Katie Hammond


CLITHEROE’S newest mountaineer has returned home after conquering Af­ rica’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, in honour of her late husband, Brian Hodg­ son, who died at the age of 39. Laura Hodgson (32), of Clitheroe, com­


pleted her challenge of a lifetime alongside her father, Ken Mantle, and three of Brian’s friends, Leon Greenwood, Joseph Mulderig and Alan Nester. The momentous trip saw the group start


out in 30° T-shirt weather and barely four hours later face snow and hail and sub-zero temperatures. Laura explained: “The first few days con­


sisted of trekking various distances from camp to camp, typically starting out around 7 a.m. We had a brilliant guide and porters, from the company Team Kilimanjaro, who advised and helped us all the way and they would take us on acclimatisation climbs, just getting us to go up to 5,000 feet before coming back down to get our bodies used to the altitude. “We also had to get used to camping on a


slope - my dad struggled at first, as he hasn’t even slept in a tent since he was a child!” The final ascent from base camp of the


mountain to the Uhuru peak summit (5,895m) was a real test for the group, as the plan had been to go to bed at 5 p.m. before rising at midnight to start the ascent, with the inten­ tion of reaching the summit at sunrise. Laura continued: “None of us slept as we


were so nervous and excited, so that meant we had effectively been up from 6 a.m. that morn­ ing before starting to climb the mountain. It was arduous, but our wonderful guides sang to us all the way and kept our spirits up - we tried to join in, but we could hardly breathe due to the altitude and lack of oxygen. “The group had varying degrees of altitude


sickness and had to take medication to com­ bat it. Mental strength was everything and we worked really well as a group together, pick­ ing each other up from the lows as each indi­


WE MADE IT!: With their mountain guides (L-R) Laura Hodgson, Alan Nester, Joseph Mulderig, Ken Mantle and Leon Greenwood, (s)


vidual experienced them. We finally reached the summit, euphoric, at 6-20 a.m.” Laura describes the summit like being “lit­


erally on top of the world”. She added “We all felt immensely proud and very, very emo­ tional. You can’t quite believe you’ve done it when you reach the top. We were only there for about 20 minutes, as that’s the maximum that it’s safe to stay up there.” After the high of reaching the summit, the


group had the arduous task of completing the descent, which in itself is a massive challenge. She said: “I’ll never forget this amazing


to www.justgiving.com/brianhodgson or text “BHFT99 famount” to 70070. To donate to other charities supported by the group, visit: wwwjustgiving.com/leongreenwood, www.justgiving.com/joseph-mulderig-or uk.virginmoneygiving.com/alannester


Sponsor a stone to save steeple


VISIBLE across Clitheroe and will disappear for a short time O East face (facing Church much further afield, the spire and then rise again!


church have come up with the Shawbridge) Jo Robinson. Tel. But as previously reported in idea of sponsoring a stone for 428859


our columns, the familiar struc- £5 or more. Evety sponsor will O South face (facing Church ture is in danger of collapse receive a certificate and the Street) Linda Ainsworth. Tel. will need to be dismantled and names of all who contribute 424436 , rebuilt in order to remove rust- will be recorded in a book to 0 South-west face (facing. ing iron cramps and preserve it be kept at the church. for future generations.


the castle) Liz Parkinson. Tel.


been carried out and the main and, if you are quick, you might Avenue) Keith Jackson. Tel. work is due to start after East- even be able to sponsor a stone 426427 er 2012.


An initial survey has already of a stone as a Christmas gift 0 West face (facing Chester .


You could give sponsorship 422660 The spire is made up of ingyourhouse!


on the side of the steeple fac- 0 North-west face (facing Waddington Road) Muriel


more than 850 stones and eve- The sponsorship team would Ashcroft. Tel. 426408 ry stone will have to be taken be delighted to hear from any- down if all the deteriorating one who is interested in spon- Generous donors have al- cramps are to be successfully soring a stone. The contacts for ready sponsored the stones on located. That means the spire each of the spire’s faces are:


the remaining two faces. Trio in court on sheep rustling charge


THREE men have appeared before len from a farm in Chipping and belonged filing the stolen sheep and were directed Blackburn magistrates charged in con- to farmer Robert Dean. James Robert to stand trial at Preston Crown Court,


nection with sheep rustling in the Ribble Hesketh (21), of Wheatsheaf Avenue, Mr Peter Wilde (prosecuting) said af- Valley.


Longridge, John Kirkham (65), of Whit- ter the sheep disappeared from a field in The trio face an allegation of handling tingham Lane, Goosnargh, and Robert Chipping there was a report in The Farm-


55 in-lamb ewes, together worth between Muir (45), of Francis Street; Crook, Coun- ers Guardian which raised the suspicions £10,000 and £15,000. The sheep were sto- ty Durham, all pleaded not guilty to han- of a witness in County Durham.


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experience - it felt like we were away for so much longer than those 10 days. We would like to thank the guides and porters, especial­ ly Nick and Hesbon, and Team Kilimanjaro for the fantastic support - they looked after us brilliantly.” • To donate to Laura’s chosen charity, go


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Police warning after a trio of burglaries


VALLEY residents are being asked to be on their guard after three houses were targeted by burglars over the weekend. In the first incident, raiders forced their way into a


in Mearley Syke and escaped with £15. Between 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. Monday, thieves attempted to break into a house in Bracken Hey, but failed. Det. Sgt Nigel Watson, of Clitheroe CID, is investi­


gating the thefts and is keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or has informa­ tion regarding the thieves. Anyone with information should call Clitheroe police


on 01200 443344 or the free and confidential Crimestop- pers line on 0800 555111.


Youth facing rape charge


A 17-YEAR-OLD Clitheroe teenager has appeared be­ fore Blackburn magistrates charged with raping a 17- year-old girl in the town. The youth, who cannot be named because of his age,


was directed to be dealt with at the crown court after District Judge Peter Ward ruled the offence a “grave crime" which could not be dealt with in the youth court. The youth was remanded in custody and will be


brought back to the magistrates’ court for committal in December.


possible, but had to take some very difficult aecisions about the route and couldn’t include everywhere. “We will continue to work with the Advisory Group


to ensure as much as possible is done to involve Ribble Valley residents in the exciting events planned in nearby locations such as Burnley, Blackburn and Accrington.” 0 The route through Lancashire: Friday, June 1st: Coming from Horwich through


Chorley, Euxton, Burscough and Ormskirk. The relay continues on to Southport. Friday, June 22nd: Heading from Cumbria to Cam-


forth, Bolton-le-Sands, Hest Bank, Morecambe, Lan­ caster, Garstang, St Michael’s on Wyre and Fleetwood. The relay continues on to Blackpool. Saturday, June 23rd: Starting in Lytham St Annes


visiting Warton and Preston. The relay then travels through Blackburn to Accrington, Burnley, Crawshaw- booth and Rawtenstall. It will then continue on to Ro­ chdale.


Protest at Olympic snub ® From page 1


property in Mearley Syke, Clitheroe, and escaped un­ seen with £150 cash from inside a handbag while the occupant slept upstairs.The break-in occurred between 9-45 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. the following morning. On Bonfire Night, burglars broke into another house


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