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(^11:01772 838010 l * o c » t o - s d o o f s e o i a V €> valley There is no-one


Lancaster in the New Year’s Honours list.


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. ..mise the true spirit of giving of both their time and their financial resources. Thankfully there are many successful


perhaps testament to their modesty that this IS


the case.


lives are reached by the organisations ex­ tending from John and Rose, but what I do know for certain is that many thou- pnds of people locally, nationally and internationally have had their lives im­ measurably improved because of the time given and the unfaltering compassion shown by John and Rose Lancaster.


I cannot start to imagine just how many


. Hartley Wadsworth & Partners, Altliain


They have hacked


. resident John Lancaster has been award­ ed an MBE.


UK projects too I AM delighted to hear that Clitheroe


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,, grown 15 fold and they have continued ;: to be major supporters of our work with . vulnerable young people across Greater and now up and down the


. young prison offenders successfully re-in- - tegrated into society.


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It all happen and was there ever a more worthy recipient of this honour, and I sin-


a privilege it has been to watch


Stock Market in 1997, few would have begrudged them retiring into luxury However, John and Rose have literally devoted their lives to supporting worthy causes, yes in Africa, but also numerous projects up and down the UK. ;


on the


just referring to Islam - it was a lesson for us all whatever our faith or beliefs


tho the Week and would like to use t L op­ ‘he “Thought for


Sheraz s article interesting and^informa tive^and, in fact, used part of the th ^ e for our prayers at St Paul’s on the fo InT mg Sunday morning. I did not think it was


.country. Recently they have helped us launch a fruitful work that is seeing many


.ceived was from John and Rosemarv back in 1993. Since then our charity has


support of both John and his incredible wife Rosemary. , ;,The first ever large donation we re-


based charity. The Message Trust, that has benefited immeasurably from the


1 ^ 1^^^. founder of a Manchester-


DAVID HARTLEY, Managing Director,


rica has been rewarded, but I could not help feel that so much of the work of this remarkable couple goes unnoticed. It is


to have the basic comforts of health and shelter. I am delighted that John’s work in Af­


experienced by so many local people and children who benefit from the fantastic facilities created by the Lancasters at The Grand in Clitheroe. I was also lucky enough to attend an awards dinner in Manchester last year where many disad­ vantaged youngsters’ lives were changed thanks to the endeavours of charities sup­ ported by John and Rose. A more hum­ bling experience I cannot recall and a tirnely reminder of just how lucky we are


Ross Kemp’s harrowing documentary last year. I have witnessed at first hand the joy


people who will reach for their cheque book in order to contribute, to making life a little better for those less fortu­ nate than themselves. Few, however, will board a plane and fly half way round the world to wade through rubbish dumps in Eldorat as Rose I.ancaster did following


enough to meet many successful and some veiy generous people. What I had never experienced — that is until I met John and Rose Lancaster -r was two so utterly self­ less and generous individuals who epito-


Professionally, I have been fortunate


like John and Rose I READ with interest the article record­ ing the much-deserved inclusion of John


cerely hope one for Rose follows soon. ANDY HAWTHORNE, Founder/CEO,


The Message Trust Their generosity is


amazing couple! It’s our privilege to know you and call you our friends.


you are an


RAY and NANCY GOUDIE, Directors of NGM


Save rural land for


next generation THE issue of making money out of “loca­ tion, location, location” will always be a matter of serious concern in England so please excuse my passion and imposition on your time and newspaper concerning the number of letters I’ve had published regarding developers wanting to plant concrete and bricks on greenfield land -


j?nuaty 6fiS Briefly and finally, as far as I can re-


. bshed in The Clitheroe Advertiser^and ‘he developers aspira-


to the Ribble Valley Borough Council’s planning officers? Why are the majoriw


iJflL 7’ I*”® should tell something


Help save ruraj England for the s a k S i future generations - they will be grateful


^ i l on January 13th and vote “No” to more building on precious farm land. Safeguard and cherish our countryside'


BERT HARDWICiL Station Road, Whalley


Don’t try to be ‘Thought’police


a line in the member’ there hasn’t been one letter pub-


helped through this complex. John and Rose have such a heart for young people and the community, seen so wonderfully m the amazing Clitheroe Grand! Well done John and Rose—


tion Music and in 1998 to 2001 they gave substantial sums of money to NGM so that we could build an amazing Music and Arts venue in Thornbuiy, near Bristol. Our venue is incredible, it has two state- of-the-art recording studios, a media suite, a dance studio, two DJ rooms and loads of training rooms, plus a perform­ ance venue able to take 150 people. So many needy young people have been


their wealth to others less fortunate than themselves. Their generosity is second to none! We have known them both for al­ most 30 years and even when they did not have the wealth they have today they were always veiy generous people! We run a charity called New Genera­


there been an award so richly deserved”. John and Rose have given so much of


second to none WE wanted to write and say publicly we are thrilled at John Lancaster being given the MBE. As one of your readers said “never has


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


duncan.smith@eastlancsnews.co.uk


Follow the debate at www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk portunity to thank all 16 contributors.


DIANE STEER, Churchwarden St Paul’s’


Low Moor Thanks for stick­


councillors on the Ribble Valley Boroush Council’s Planning Committee for their decision to reject the Co-Op’s application


village, talk to and listen to the views of the village and then act on what they knew to be right. Led by Coun. Hill and Hol-


to build more houses in Whalley village The councillors took time to visit the


gate, they voted overwhelmingly against the proposals. To do this they had to refute the evi- '


dence from Lancashire Highways that there would be no effect on congestion if some 160 more cars were located in the village, the same from the Education Authority who raised no objection when all the village knows how full the school IS


councillors directly representing the peo­ ple who elected them.


Save Whalley Village Action Group NICK WALKER,


Look to Thatcher for root of trouble


only response to the original letter that ^eried the apparent lack of an effective Opposition group came from the council’s sole Independent member. With the local Liberal Democrats maintaining their mo­ nastic vow of silence, in place since their national Party abandoned many of their long-cherished policies and principles in order to prop up a Conservative minor­ ity administration after the last General Election, up popped the Independent


What was that again about a cosy council chamber? ’


DAVID HINDER, The Grange, Wilpsliirc


one Conservative candidate was nomi­ nated in the two-member Alston and Hothersall ward, thereby allowing Coun. ‘J°8crson to be returned unopposed.


Member to defend the status quo. Interestingly, in the 2007 Election, only


maligned Labour Government, inflation was tightly controlled, never exceeding 5% even as the financial crisis broke in autumn 2008. It was perhaps to be expected that the


the way of Coun. Rogerson’s ill-judged soundbites, I would point out that until the global economic crisis broke in 2008, UK debt was at its lowest level since La­ bour came to power in 1997. Hardly a sign of profligate spending. As for inflation, we have to look to Mrs Thatcher, no less, for overseeing 18% inflation in 1980, the highest annual UK rate for over 30 years. A further 10 years of Tory Government later, inflation was still in double figures as we entered the 1990s. Under the stewardship of the much-


IN his recent letter, (January 6lli edi­ tion), Councillor Jim Rogerson chose to respond to previous correspondent DrM. J. Rose’s concerns about the cosy atmos­ phere in the debate-free zone of the Rib­ ble Valley Council Chamber by attacking the economic policies of the previous La­ bour Government. At the risk of letting the facts get in


the water company who didn’t consider that the extra run-off from the new es­ tate would have any effect on the flood­ ing problems experienced in the village. Other reasons were also sited. This was a victory for good sense with


and similarly the lack of objection from


ing to your guns I WOULD like to publicly thank all the


news BALDERSTONE


The next meeting is on Tuesday, Febru­ ary 8th at 7-30 p.m. in Mellor Brook Community Cen­ tre. Anyone wishing to join will be most welcome.


BILLINGTON


Community The service on Sunday in Billington Com­ munity Church was taken by the Rev. Don Johnson who spoke on Epiphany - John the Baptist concerning Jesus. The Bible reading was by Mrs Jean Chadwick from John chapter 1 verse 29-42 The Lamb of God and Jesus’ first disciples. The hymns “Blessed As­ surance,” “Amazing Grace” and “Will you come and fol­ low me” were sung. Flowers for the communion table were provided by Mrs Jean Douglas.


The service on Sun­ day will be taken by Mr Brian Clark, of Clitheroe. All are welcome.


Eulogy Vice-president Mrs


Mrs Lilian Hargreaves gave a eulogy to founder member Mrs Ann Fos­ ter, who died last month. Ann was loved by everyone and put such a lot into the WI over the years. She entered Clitheroe WI Show every year with her


Beryl Salter wel­ comed members and visitors to the January meeting of Billington and Langho WI.


• spoke of her expe­ riences running a bed and breakfast business. Mrs Ann Wetton expressed thanks to her.


Mrs Salter introduced guest speaker Mrs Rose Donkin who


A competition for an unusual egg cup was won by Mrs Chris­ tine Seedall, Mrs Maureen Tophara,


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• produce, chutneys and flowers and won a first prize last year for sweet peas at the age of 89. She will be sadly missed.


Crystal clear Members of Balder- stone and District WI were given an interesting talk about the history of glass and Caithness and Stuart crystal by Mrs Cath Rae.


Birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Kathleen Leslie and raffle winners were Norah Downes, No- reen Turner, Lilian Hargreaves, Anne Hargreaves and Ca­ role Maher.


Mrs Jean Price.


out. This is an infor­ mal meeting for all to enjoy.


Whist drive A whist and domino


The next meeting will be held in St Mary’s Hall, York Lane, Langho, on Tues­ day, February 8th at 7-45p.m. when the speaker will be Mr David Kay on “Shire Horses”. The competition is for a horse brass and there will be a cake stall.


Names were taken for the Clitheroe Ama­ teur Operatic Soci­ ety’s show “Okla­ homa” in February and the LFWI fun quiz on January 31st.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Spellbound A nostalgic evening with Gordon and Anne Sharp, of “Spellbound” who will show films of the area from the 1930’sto the present day will be held on Friday, February 4th at 7-30 p.m., in BoIton-by-Bowland Village Hall.


' p.m. Admission is £2.50 including sup­ per.


drive is being held on Wednesday in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall at 7-30


CHIPPING


Workshop Cheese and chairs is


Tickets are £5, includ­ ing refreshments, available from 01200 447634/447263 or Bolton-by-Bowland village shop.


The workshop is open to writers of any lev­ el and is particularly suitable for begin­ ners. Places need to be booked in ad­ vance with Sandra Silk at the Forest of Bowland AONB on 01200 448000 (sandra.silk@lan- cashire.gov.uk).


the subject of a free poetry workshop in Chipping Village Half on Sunday, January 30th led by local poets Jo Hard­ ing and Theresa Robson. It is part of the Forest of Bow- land Area of Out­ standing Natural Beauty Landscape Stories Project, a community herit­ age project aimed at understanding and celebrating the Bowland landscape by discovering more about the people and rural industries that have helped to shape it.


Proceeds will go to­ wards Cancer Re­ search and the vil­ lage hall.


FANS Friends and Neigh­


■ an account about her position as Chief Superintend-


The invitation party held in November was an excellent evening where Mrs ’ Lillian King gave


. ent of the Greater Manchester Police Force. Food was provided by the


The next meeting is on . Wednesday, Febru- ' ary 2nd, when Julie


bours group of Bol- ton-by-Bowland, met at the Spread Eagle, Sawley, for their annual meal. The night was en­ joyed by all and thanks were given by Helen Tomlin­ son to Kate for the service and wonder­ ful food provided.


Pre-school The pre-school chil­ dren of Chipping


- dren at St Mary’s ‘ primary school in Chipping led by Mrs Rogers.


CLAYTON-LE- DALE


r ladies and thanks • were given by Mrs Liz Moorhouse.


. James, of Finishing -Touches, will bring


'• along a display of • items for a night


■ welcomed mem­ bers and one visitor to ithe meeting in Salesbury Memorial Hallwhereanillus- ■. trated talk was given


Roman walk President of Clay- . ton-le-Dale WI Mrs Joan Behrens


: by Mr John Shaw • entitled “Ribchester r to York Non-Stop.”


Children’s Com­ munity Alliance thoroughly enjoyed their first trip on the mobile library bus. The children were able to choose a book each and are looking forward to reading them all with their teachers at the pre-school. The children then enjoyed story and song time with the key stage one chil-


The competition for something Roman was won by Mar­ jorie Taylor, Joan Behrens, Eileen Bagot and raffle winners were Sue Dickinson, Marie Ethcrington and Joan Behrens.


It took him eight days to travel the 80 miles from Ribches­ ter to York. This time he was blessed with good weather and showed some beautiful slides with informative and amusing anecdotes.


Members joined him in achieving his long awaited ambition of walk­ ing from the Ribble to the Ouse in the spring of 2004 after first being beaten by very severe adverse weather in 2001 when he had to be rescued by a farmer and his tractor from a very muddy field full of sheep.


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A competition for a royal souvenir was won by Mrs F. Nel­ son, Mrs S. Mason and Mrs M. Cowk- ing.


were expressed by Mrs Joan Hall.


Two teams have been entered for the LFWI fun quiz on January 31st in St Maiy’s Church hall.


GRINDLETON


Panto dame Martin Wrench (also known as Dame


The raffle was won by Mrs A. Marsden and birthday flow­ ers were presented to Mrs Jean Parkin­ son.


At the February meet­ ing the speaker-will be Trish Bugeja on decorated eggs and the competition is for an egg cup.


Tea hostesses are Mrs S. Singleton, Mrs Jean Parkinson and Mrs Rachel Carr.


GISBURN


The cup winners for most points award­ ed for the com­ petitions during 2010 were Helen Hebden, Vivienne Dugmore, Joan Be­ hrens.


East Lancashire Hos- pital Day Care Centre will enjoy the use of the blan­ kets which mem­ bers knitted during 2010.


farmers Members of Gisburn Young Farmers’ Club had an ex­ cellent evening of snooker, pool and bowling at Matrix Superbowl in Skip-


Young


The annual meet­ ing will be held on Monday, February 14th in Salesbury Memorial Hall, at 7-30 p.m. when members are asked to wear something red and each bring two heart shaped items of food to eat.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Uniforms . At the meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI, president Mrs M. Beattie welcomed everyone and intro­ duced guest speak­ er Sandra Perkins whose talk was on the: Coldstream Guards.. She gave


Members and friends thoroughly enjoyed a Christmas meal at Wilpshire Golf Club. The food was superb as was the venue, service and company.


The next meeting on Monday will be a quiz night in Gis­ burn Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m. New members welcome.


. ton, the following week they enjoyed golf at Stirton Driv­ ing Range.


Mothers’ union At the annual meeting of Gisbum Mothers’ Union Mr and Mrs G. Bargh shared with the members their happy memo­ ries of Poland.


Villages and churches built entirely from wood, with their interiors richly decorated in floral designs and a col­ ourful procession of flower decked horse-drawn car­ riages, bearing new­ ly ordained priests, were among the many fascinating slides shown by Mr and Mrs Bargh to their appreciative audience.


: a very interesting insight into the his­ tory of the guards and showed photo­ graphs of uniforms ■ and battles past and


. M. Waddington was returned to the


At t h e . a n n u a l meeting Mrs C. Thistlethwaite was elected as branch leader and Mrs H.


. were able to try on; ; military caps and a ’ -'bearskin. Thanks


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, ’ ;19th and the annual , -.Lady Day service ' at Skipton Parish


: Church'on March - 25th;


. office of treasurer. Forthcoming events for the Moth­ ers Union are the worldwide Wave of Prayer on February


He described how he had first become involved, before switching to his other persona in a curly, ill-fitting orange wig and de­ manding audience participation. Judy Bateman thanked Martin - and Dame Dolly - for making the evening so en­ joyable.


Dolly Dishcloth) e n te r ta in e d 48 members and guests of Grindleton WI with a sparkling talk about the ancient art of pantomime.


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A surprising number of members have January birthdays so a special “Happy Birthday” was sung to Hilda Simpson, who will be 90 later this month.


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