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jured servicemen who are sent to fight a war in Afghanistan. This fact was recently highlighted by


afford £7bn in overseas aid. We can give Pakistan £650,000 towards new schools. We can increase the amount of expenses our politicians are allowed to claim. But we can’t look after our severely in­


We can lend the Irish £3.2bn. We can


S a country we can spend £21.5bn bailing out Greece, Ireland and Portugal.


local man Sergeant Rick Clements, who, whilst on patrol in Helmand Province stood on a Taliban bomb. His devastating injuries are the loss of


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putting a price on Rick’s individual inju­ ries to arrive at a compensation figure


Forgetting the rights and wrongs of


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Unfortunately, like so many other in­ stances in this country, that sort of logic is


not upheld. It is impossible to imagine what Rick,


him, are heroes. We are told the war in Afghanistan is to ensure the safety of UK citizens from terrorists. It is, therefore, reasonable to presume that when any of our heroes suffers devastating injuries the UK should look after them.


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lookingback 100 years ago


“A young man, who was not particularly entertaining, was monopolising the at­ tention of a pretty debutante, with unin­ teresting conversation. ‘Now my brother,’ he said, in the course of a dissertation on his family, ‘is just the opposite of me in every respect. Do you know my brother?’ ‘No,’ the debutante replied demurely, ‘but I should like to!’.” • “The death of Lady Ludlow and the


disclosure that she was the descendant of one of the area’s oldest families, the Holdens of Holden, has, says the Burnley Express, been a good excuse for many people looking up the interesting pedi­ gree of that family, which according to Whitaker’s Whalley, is traceable back to Robert de Holden, living in 1246.”


both legs, serious injury to his arm and terrible internal injuries that have resulted in him being told he will never father chil­ dren. How do you put a price on such a horrendous personal situation? Rick Clements, and many others like


feelings when it became known how the UK intends to look after Rick and his fu­ ture. A letter from the Armed Forces Com­


his girlfriend and family have been through since the news of his injuries was announced. It is slightly easier to understand their


pensation Scheme informed him that his injuries entitled him to £633,025 in com­ pensation. But he was then informed by some nameless bureaucrat from the Min­ istry of Defence that only a capped figure of £570,000 would be paid.


once this amount has been calculated it should be paid in full. To be informed he is to receive £63,025


less because of a maximum payment'fig­ ure is a disgrace.


fered his injuries as a civilian, he could have expected £4m. in compensation. Also a clerk working for the RAF received £484,000 after suffering a damaged thumb while typing computer data. So the UK can bail out every man and


A further disgrace is - if Rick had suf­


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his dog across Europe and financially as­ sist other countries to improve their lot but we cannot properly compensate onr servicemen who defend these shores against terrorism. If you feel as strongly as I do about this


travesty of justice which affects many of our armed forces please visit www.limso-


licitors.co.uk/military_accidents/online_ petition. Here you can read more information


and sign the petition asking that our armed forces are treated humanely.


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BOWLAND High School pupils have been presented with their prizes from youth com- petions organised locally by the Rotary Club ofRibblcsdalc.


Young Photographer Competition was the outright winner of the Ribblesdale Rotary lo­ cal competition and went on to achieve third place in her age group at district level for all of Lancashire and Cumbria. Bowland students also entered the Rotary


Annishka Atkinson’s entry in the Rotary


of the Ribblesdale Club, Richard Dugdale, with Annishka’s prize including vouchers for a showing on the massive Imax screen at the Museum of Photography, in Bradford, and Charlotte receiving a book token.


Oakhill pupils’ pots of love and hope for cancer charity


50 years ago


AT the county council elections in Clithe- roc. County Coun. Harry Pemberton held the seat for Labour, defeating the Con­ servative candidate Mr James Wilkinson. • 7\n 18-year-old hairdresser. Miss Do­


reen Wilkinson, of 11 Albermarle Street, Clitheroe, was chosen Teens and Twen­ ties Queen at the second annual Teens and Twenties ball held by Clitheroe Toe H in King Lane Hall. • At an auction in the Station Hotel,


Clitheroe, two farms on the Huntroyde Estate, Sabden Fold, a stock-rearing farm, and Lower Lane, a small dairy farm, were sold for £4,400. Mr Norman Nichols, the tenant of Sabden Fold, his wife, two sons and a daughter were going to Australia to farm in New South Wales.


with you. As human beings we have an innate


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RECENTLY read a brief article by a Muslim sister, Aisha Stacey, who wrote on the excellence of generosity, which I would like to share


sense of morality. No matter what reli­ gion, race or colour we are, certain quali­ ties serve as the moral standard. We admire justice, bravery, honesty and


him) taught Muslims to have the best manners and distinguished characteristics. The Prophet’s own high standard of mor­ als and manners made him the best exam­ ple for Muslims to follow. God says in the Quran: “And verily you, O Muhammad, are on an exalted standard of character” (/d-Qalam68:4) Generosity was among the countless good qualities of Prophet Muhammad.


compassion. Also, we abhor those who demonstrate treachery, cruelty or corrup­ tion. Moral standards are universal, and one of the most important aspects of Is­ lam is adherence to high moral standards and good manners in society. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon


25 years ago


IT was reported this week that if Bram- ley Meade Maternity Home had to close, as feared, Clitheroe Hospital could fill the breach for maternity services. The matter was being discussed by Ribble Valley’s Public Works and Health Com­ mittee in light of the proposed new unit at Queens Park Hospital in Blackburn, which could lead to Bramley Meade’s closure. Records showed that only two babies had been bom at Bramley Meade in the previous week. • The Civic Hall was advertising the


return of the popular star of “Back to the Future”, Michael J. Fox, in a new film entitled “Teenwolf’. Adult admission price was £1.80, children, senior citizens and concession price, £1.


DAFFODIL bulbs were planted by pu­ pils at Oakhill College, Whalley, who also decorated pots with wrappers to support Marie Curie Cancer Care. TTie wrappers were all individually de­


signed by the children and it was difficult to pick the best one from the many beau­ tiful wrappers created.


Young Writer competition this year where the task was to write a letter to anyone living, dead or yet to be born. Charlotte Barber’s letter caught the eye of the judges and came third, a very worthy prizewinner. Prizes were presented by Past President


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STALWART of Westholme School in Blackburn and Mellor man, Mr John Whittaker, has retired after 43 years of service. As Clerk to the Governors, Mr Whittak­


er acted as legal advisor to the governing body of the school and he was instrumen­ tal in many key events over it’s recent his­ tory, including the purchase of new sports fields, the building of the swimming pool and new science wing and more recently, the state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre. A passionate supporter of the school,


said: “Although John is retiring from his present position, he will be welcomed back for all future events as he has a genuine interest and care for Westholme School and its future. We wish him all the very best for a happy retirement.”


Mr Whittaker, together with his wife Nora, will always be considered part of the Westholme community. A representative from the school


RETIRING: Mr Whittaker with Head Girl, Vanessa Shields and Deputy Head Girl, Deborah Milligan, (s)


A fan of ‘Pongwiffy’!


He was the most generous of people and he used to be most generous in the month of Ramadan. One day Prophet Muham­ mad offered prayer in the mosque and then hurriedly went to his house and re­ turned immediately.


replied: “I left a piece of gold at home which was given for charity and I disliked letting it remain a night in my house, so I brought it to the mosque to distribute.” (Al-Bukhari)


A companion asked why he left and he


from God, who is the Most Generous. Muslims believe that everything originates from God and everything will return to Him. Thus, it is logical to behave as if that which we possess is merely a loan, some­


Our worldly possessions are bounties


thing we are obligated to preserve, protect and ultimately share. b Whenever Prophet Muhammad (peace


e upon him) met a miserly person, he


advised him to be more generous and charitable. Ibn 'Abbas said that he heard Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) saying: “The believer is not the one who eats when his neighbour beside him


is hungry” (Al-Bayhaqi). Another com­ panion heard the Prophet saying: “The believer is simple and generous, but the wicked person is deceitful and ignoble.” (Abu-Dawud) God tells us in the Quran that whatever


we give away generously, with the inten­ tion of pleasing Him, He will replace and multiply. God knows what is in the hearts of men. God says: “Say: Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and also restricts it for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (m God’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers” (Saba’ 34:39) God is the one who provides for us and


He expects us to share generously. We arc encouraged to be benevolent and unself­ ish with our possessions, with our time and with our exemplary behaviour to­


wards others.


SHERAZARSHAD, The Mount (Clitheroe Mosque) Mount Vale Lowergate Clitheroe


POTS OF LOVE: Twelve-year-old pupil Thomas Hughes’ design for a pot of hope, (s)


ner and Thomas Hughes’ wrapper was selected to be put forward as Oakhill’s entry to the National competition. His design showed a warm, smiling


sun, blue skies and green hills - things that make everyone feels happy. A spokesman for the school said: “The


youngsters have taken the pots home to brighten up their windowsills, as well as helping to brighten up the lives of oth­ ers.


press their thanks to all the other pupils and their parents who kindly got involved with raising money for Marie Curie Can­ cer Care. The final total has yet to be tal­ lied, but it is looking as if they have ex­ ceeded all expectations: “And a big thanks also goes to Mrs


“The children would also like to ex­


Marriner from Ruth Marriner Florists who donated some wonderful daffodils for the children to sell.”


In the end there could only be one win­


was of the book “Pongwiffy and the Goblin’s Revenge”, by Kaye Umansky. Charles explained the plot: “The Goblins get revenge on Pong­ wiffy for selling their home to the wizards and they ask a ge­ nie in a dusty cave, called All Pali, to sell all her belongings and give them the money in revenge.” He went on to explain


OUR Clitheroe Library Re­ lay Reader competition win­ ner for this month is Sales- bury Primary School pupil, Charles Wallis (7). Charles’ winning review


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about his favourite character and the best part of the book: “I like the broom because he is very good at flying high, low and fast. My favourite, part of the book is where All Pali gets the money taken off him, be­ fore he gives it to the goblins because they deserve it.” Charles enjoys reading sto­


ries to his younger brothers, Guy and Miles, and is also a keen member of Salesbury Beavers.


CHARLES WALLIS


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