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ed with the recommendation of the plan­ ning officers, which is true. It is also true that the entire committee usually votes \iith the planning officers recommenda­ tion. They are professional planners, the Council employs them for a reason. If we rejected all their recommendations some­ thing would be seriously wrong. During my time on the Planning Com­


mittee I voted for some developments and against some developments, with of­ ficer recommendation and against officer recommendation. I voted on each case as I saw fit and I always tried to push for Af­ fordable Housing when possible. To refuse an application a planning


reason, that will stand up to scrutiny, has to be given for the refusal The Planning Committee performs a qiiasi-legal func­ tion, the members that sit on it are not representing their wards, they are repre­ senting the Borough and like the Planning Officers have to act impartially; there is no place for party politics. K they do not you will have anarchy. Any councillor, wheth­ er on the committee or not, can speak on any application from their ward; theirs is the voice of local residents. When issues involved Salthill ward I would speak as such. Wherever the applications were from I was always most forthright with my views in committee, as I sure Mr Walker’s source will confirm. It would appear that Mr Walker has


misinterpreted my advice to mean the planning committee should roll-over eve­ ry time.'This is nonsense. The upcoming Henthom application appeal is winnable and the refusal was, in my view, the right course of action. I spent a lot of time on this matter prior to my resignation. The Whalley Co-Op appeal wasn’t win­


Changes will open the floodgates


.THE latest changes to the planning laws are'said to make consent much easier for hew developments by cutting out red tape bureaucracy and as we need hundreds and thousands of new homes that is es­ sential for our future growth. In part, the reasons for new houses is


a direct consequence of the lack of con­ trol on immigration by successive govern­ ments and until this issue is resolved the demand for homes will continue to rise, as will the demands on the rest of our in- firastructure. We are told that planning law changes


vyill not cause any threat to our green-belt and that Prime J^nister David Cameron has promised to protect the countryside. Let us hope that it is one promise that he keeps. He also promised us a full referendum


on the Lisbon Treaty if he became PM, wffich he has now ruled out, with the sup­ port of William Hague, the Foreign Sec- retarj'. I suspect that this is more empty rheto­


ric and that it will find itself hiding in the Iona srass next to the previous one. PHILIP GRIFFITHS, North West Chairman, UK Independence Party


Beware the onset


of gas ^fracking’ I AM writing to urge fanners and other countij'side users to be waiy of the poten­ tial threat from the shale gas industry. This might seem far-fetched, but there’s


a revolution starting which will rapidly in­ troduce hea\y industry throughout our rural areas, as in many other'countries recently. This industrialisation may well be fa­


cilitated by the changes in planning law currently being discuSed in Parliament. Cuadrilla, a gas drilling company, ex­


tracting natural gas by hydraulic fractur­ ing of shale, is exploring quietly on our doorstep in West Lancashire. Large areas of the UK have already


application, it goes to appeal and they lose, it could end up costing us, the council tax payer, £20,000 to £60,000. Mr Walker may like giving “our learned fiiends” lots of our money, but I think a bit of thought should go in to the matter. DAVE BERRYMAN, Kintore,


nable, and wasn’t won, because the rea­ sons for refusal were not strong enough. The fact that RVBC couldn’t get a Plan­ ning Consultant to represent them at the appeal is a bit of a giveaway. Every time that R'VBC refuses a major


been licensed by the Government for this shale drilling. In Lancashire currently a huge swathe is licensed from the edges of the Pennines westwards under the Lanca­ shire lowlands. Vastly more land could be included


soon under the 14th round of licensing, and yet the public are mostly in the dark. There’s nothing much in the media apart from hype from the drilling company. I was only alerted a m'bnth ago' by a


relative with*knowledge of toxic pollution from shale gas drilling on a friend’s farm in Pennsylvania. Shale fracturing (or fracking) is an un­


conventional method of gas exTraction. It involves drilling down to the shale


Aberdeenshire


Homeon the range


A JEANS for Genes day was celebrated with the staff and residents of The Manor House Residential Home, in Chatbum, wearing denims and cowboy gear.-


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fun day for the National Genetic Disorder Charity. -


More than £40 was raised during:the' ,


strata, maybe more than a mile, then more than a mile horizontally. Large quantities of water and chemicals (some


toxic) are injected through the pipes un- der very high pressure to cause fractures in the shale. Subsequently the fractures are kept


open by sand pumped down with more chemicals added to allow trapped gas to


rise out. It’s not just a matter of the odd drilling


rig here and there. Because the gas moves slowly, there has to be a close network of wells, about a quarter mile apart. Several hundreds will be sunk in Lancashire ac­ cording to public statements from the Cuadrilla company. Other companies will be at work.


Throughout the UK there vyill be many thousands of wells. There will be a huge amount of heavy haulage to each produc­ tive fracking well. That means non-stop 24 hr tanker deliveries of diesel, water, sand and chemicals (some poisonous) and the removal of waste chemicals to safe disposal sites. Each well site will require


new private road access, a large concrete yard and storage for fluids. There will be other intrusive infrastructure such as road widening, gas pipe lines, noisy compres­ sors and Processing plants. Spills, gas leaks and


blow outs will occur. There will always be a pollution risk to


human health and a risk to livestock and food crops. Only a third of the chemically laced fluid pumped into a well is recov­ ered to the surface. That means the poi­ sonous residue remains as a hazard some­ where in the rocks and goes who knows where. There is a serious irrevocable threat to


underground water quality as shown by experiences abroad. That’s not good for fanners with spring fed ditches, nor for fishermen, nor for drinking water for fu­ ture generations. Our Government will be hoping to col­


lect taxes from the gas drilling companies. They will hope for more jobs. Yes, prob­ ably in construction and haulage. The best paid specialists’ jobs will go to expe­ rienced outsiders. “Our” gas might be liquefied and e.x-


ported for the best price, perhaps to the energy hungry Chinese. It is a finite re­ source. It takes a huge amount of energy to extract it, so it’s not green or carbon friendly. New sophisticated drilling techniques


have allowed this industry*^to threaten us. The whole process is inadequately re­ searched. Some countries have imposed a ban. If you've got internet access there's


hundreds of videos and websites about gas fracking. Watch this excellent un-biased lec­


ture from an engineer, with 30 years’ research experience in the gas shale drilling industry, at: www.youtube.com/ user/GADCLuzerneCounty#p/u/23/ mSWmXpEkEPg There is a Parliamentary e-petition


you can sign to ask for a UK morato­ rium. http://epetitions.direct.EOv.uk/peti- tions/14271


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If you want to know more, consult your MP or councillors.


MRS M. LORD, Chipping


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Punishment Members of Balderstone


and District WI were given an interesting talk iiiiic aiiu puiiij.i-


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M r s Charlsqn spoke about Members of Bolton-by- unanimously.


ment by Mr Wilson and Birthday flowers were pre- Mr Sharpies, a Magis- sented to Ann Wetton.


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There was a raffle which was won by Lucille Nix-


A competition for a whis­ tle was won by Carolyn Hynes and Gwyneth Ashworth.


, on, runner-up was Carol Jennings.


The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November


Me


ested in joining will be most welcome. Tel. Mrs Joan Woolmington on


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her year in office, and how much she had en­ joyed it. She encouraged, members, if asked, to let their names go forward for the committee,


trate and a Probation Next meeting is onTues- ^"v ___ Officer.


day, November 8th in St Mary’s Hall, Langho, at 7-45 p.m. when the speakers will be Steuart and Anita Kellington on “Walking the Thames”.


BOLTOM-BY- BOWLAND


8th at 7-30 p.m. in Mel- VA/higt Hrive lor Brook Commumty ^ S ^ X s T a n d dom-


...nl ul ino drive in Bolton-by- Bowland 'Village Hall is on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. There will be sup­ per and a raffle.


Garden club Guest speaker at the meet­


Community The service on Sunday at


Billington Community Church was taken by Mrs Helen Bird who read from Thessaloni- ans Chapter 1 vs 2-10 “Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians Faith” with members of the congregation contrib­ uting with word and song.'Mrs Jean Chad­ wick gave a reading on


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ing of Bolland Garden- ing Club, Bolton-oy-


entitled “An Antiquari­ an Gardener”. He mtro- duced the topic by say­ ing that a request to talk to the “Antique Circle” in Lytham had caused him to reflect on how gardens of the past con­ tinue to influence those of the present day.


Joseph Masbn-Baxter sang a solo “The Wa-


‘AbigarThe lnnkeep. Hisfirst^idew^^^^^^^ er’s Daughter”.


- ters Wide” and Mrs Stott, Mrs Geldard, Mrs


Mason and Mrs Penny each read their favour­ ite poem or verse. The hymns “Lead us Heav­ enly Father Lead us”, “Majesty worship his Majesty” and “Wiggly Waggily Worm” were sung. Flowers for the communion table were provided by Mrs Peggy


The service next Sunday at 10-45 a.m. will be taken by Mr Peter Wright, of Clitheroe. All are wel­


Holgate. come.


Cafe bar The Cafe Bar will be


closed on Saturday for one more week. Re­ opening on Saturday, October 29th.


Annual meeting At the annual meeting ot


FUN DAY: Residents


and staff In cowboy gear for the Jeans for Genes


D a y at The Manor House.


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Billington and Langho WI Mrs Barbara Charl- son was elected presi­ dent for a second year. Mesdames Noreen Turner and Glenis Skel­


The secretary gave a re­ port on the activities of


ton were also re-elected secretary and treasurer.


the club over the past year, and the treasurer presented the audited accounts. This was sec­ onded by Mrs Maureen Topham, and passed


Gardens in Cumbria, of The collection will take


land, with an old Vaux- hall car setting the pe­ riod, followed by a slide i from Larch Cottage


in i^arcii


what appeaired to be an old wall, but was in fact newly constructed us­ ing recycled bricks. Old tools can be both use­ ful and ornamental he said; they have special meaning when handed down by relations and


Mr Smith brought with him a number of old gardening books. In one from the 1850s, a Mr William Robinson advised that Japanese knotweed should always


ers would make use of anything they could get their hands on; he illus­ trated this with lots of pictures and artefacts.


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lection. If anyone has old bed linen, curtains, clothes, handbags or soft toys they would like to donate they would be gratefully appreciated.


graiciuii/


place on Friday, No­ vember 4th at 9 a.m. Items can be left on the car park at the rear of the Festival Hall or if anyone would like items collected contact Alison Pilkington on 01200


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friends. Recycling has . . aa wiv i


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as old cottage garden- The speaker at Gisburn ____ 1


Mother’


Artntber s Union meet-­ ing the Rev. David Isaacs told of his life­ long fascination with steam trains


many anecdotes of his experiences. He likened people’s lives to a train journey with its stops


telling


and starts and surpris­ ing events, finally reach­ ing the last destination.


be planted in groups of three; this caused much merriment. He also brought some books for sale and presented one for a raffle prize.


Thanks were given by Mrs Campy and refresh­


The next meeting will be on November 9th, when Mr and Mrs Richards will give a talk entitled “Visit a Garden Near You”. Members are re­ quested to bring plants


ments were provided by Mrs Adamson, Mrs P. Lord and Mrs Wallace.


to swap. YOUng farPTIErS ---------- - j


will be Mrs Ann Good- body and all are wel-


regional meeting with YOUnQ fa rm e r s from


ing of fun and games. Thanks were expressed to Bolton-by-Bowland for hosting a successful and enjoyable evening. Jessica Townson came 6th in the first round of the county eliminator live and carcase judg­


On November 4th the an­ nual dinner dance will be held at The Spread Eagle, Sawley, this is a brand new venue for 2011 and should be a highly enjoyable evening. Members are also hosting the village bonfire night on Samr-


ing. c ciiuig. ivxv/iiiwwia day, November 5th. The


fire will be lit at 7-30 p.m. followed by fire­ works at 7-45 p.m. and hot-pot served from 8


come to Gisburn Festi-


three other clubs from Members of Gisburn the region who joined in with an indoor meet­


Young Farmers’ Club met at the Festival Hall and had a “Touch and Taste” evening or­ ganised by Mrs Smith, where members had to identify food through smell, touch or taste. There was also a guess “Who was the baby” competition of mem­ bers’ own baby pho­ tographs. Winners were: Girls —joint 1st, Annabelle Robinson, Harriett Robinson and Lauren Heaton. Boys — joint 1st, Isaac Wrathall, Michael Smith and Jack


Crocker.


Guy’s Machinery Ltd., Gisburn, meet at 7-30


meeting is at


p.m. GRINDLETON


’''p rSU n g . 'S b S Village walk GISBURN


Bags to school The Fi


leTriends of G'sburn School


a Bags-to-School col-


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Entitled “The Far Side seven exciting courses. _____ A.X. ^


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takes place on Saturday. The 15.5 mile circular walk is via Chatburn, Downham, Middop, Gisburn and Bolton-by- Bowland.


trees at 10 a.m. for those not wishing to do the whole walk there will be pick-up points at


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Supper is at The Duke of York from 6 p.m. cost­


Middop, Gisburn and Bolton-by-Bowland. Walkers should taker a packed lunch and wa­ terproofs. There will be a refreshment stop at Chatburn, Downham and Gisbum.


R ing £7.oute maps available on request and on the day contact Terry or Carq-


you wish to go.


bilee and a float is to be organised for the Pres­ ton Guild celebrations on September 7th. Members were advised of the proposed boundary changes for the electoral system in Lancashire.


Mrs Openshaw gave a report on the autumn • council meeting attend­ ed by four Grindleton members. A quartet of talented clarinet play­


ers from the Lancashire Symphonietta educated


and entertained every­ one with varied music from Mozart to East European and Klemsa


music. Mrs Openshaw said “The council meet­ ings serve to remind us of the large and respect­ ed organisation to which we belong - 200 new members have joined the LFWI since April and two new institutes have been formed. The annual subscriptions are to rise to £31.50.”


„ 11th with a choice of


The LFWI trip to Den­ man College next year is from October 8th to


Grindleton village walk adviser Pam Wade 4.^ 1. A.. Minima/Ml


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oversaw the business and various officers gave interesting and stimulating reports on the events and activities over the last year. Judy thanked all the commit­ tee and members for their support and for making 'WI such a lively and fun group. She has reached the end of her three year term of office and all agreed she has been a truly wonderful president. Ruth Cahn and Kate Jones stepped down from the commit-


■ tee after making really valuable contributions.


' Parkinson were wel­ comed onto the com­ mittee.


Denise Willett and Liz


r M 4 ° 4 0 4 1 5 i'f The new preside^^^^^^^^^^ Rowntree, a stalwart


WIPresident of Grindleton WI Mrs Judy Cowling welc5med county ad­ visor Pam Wade, two tellers from Downham WI, Eileen Parker and Judith Nixon, and mem­ bers to the annual meet-


There is a request for members to bring to the


His talk evoked many train related memories among the members and all appreciated Mr Isaacs’ interesting talk.


Refuge Houses which Bradford Diocesen MU support. Welcome will be single bedding, tow­ els, kitchen ware and


Mrs Cowling gave details of a beading day at Cyn­ thia Openshaw’s home on October 29th and the monthly social lunch on


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5 S U ° 8 r r S e e t in g The^Readstone sing^^^ items for the Women’s


___________ on Sunday,


also toiletries, children’s toys, clothes, sweets and


books for Christmas gifts, all in good order.


Next month the speaker


will be performing two jgg Christmas concerts and „„ ci.nHtiu November 13th a Lancashire'day is to be held at Rufford Old Hall. The resolution meetings will be held on


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November 22nd. The LFWI are planning an event to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Ju-


Thursday, November a delicious jacket potato 24th, also at Cynthia’s supper followed with home.


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member for over 30 years. Catherine Tay­ lor and Judy Cowling are vice-presidents, Liz Parkinson (correspond­ ence secretary), Denise Willett (competitions secretary), Kay Hop- kinsbn (vice-girl to all the other unchanged committee members). Sheila Hailwood suc­ ceeds Janette Ranson as “flower lady”, a job which Janette did with i


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salads and fillings pre- pared by the commit-


jjgj^j meeting is the birthday party to


be held at Eaves Hall on November 10th at 7


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