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was being considered, the developers then offered to build a primary school and land was set aside for the purpose. When the houses had been built the


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issue is the warning, both nationally and internationally, of food shortages, and yet we still do not have the foresight to


“promises” for granted. It is easy to prom­ ise schools etc., but where will the funding be found? Not from the developers, as funding is needed not j'ust for the erection of the building, but for future staffing and maintenance. The other (and I think more pressing)


school was quietly forgotten - until very recently when 14 more houses were built on that designated land. The moral of this story - do not take


use land (such as Lawsonsteads) to help to feed ourselves, and our future genera­


tions. The proposed housing has not been


identified as needed, and estate agents around the area are ffill of houses which they have difficulty selling. Despite David Cameron’s Big Soci­


ety initiative, the voices of the people of Whalley and surroundings will be over­ whelmed by the louder voices (and bigger finances with which to fight) of developers such as Commercial Estates Group. MRS JANET HALFPENNEY, • Hodder Court, Stonyhurst


In the market for


^monstrosities^ I WOULDN’T bother about the new hid­ eous monstrosity by the market in Clithe­ roe. After all, I only need to ignore it briefly


out they have had to be in the shadow of this ugly thing three times a week on the market, with the well paid bureaucrats in their comfortable, well-heated council of­ fices promoting it as a market town in the best traditions of the past.


a decade ago when I pointed out a fifth form GCSE exam paper at the time which said that new supermarkets had to be constructed outside the town, since they served essentially vehicular traffic, and traffic has to be kept out of towns not drawn into them, causing congestion. But our bureaucrats never learn. Why


I gave up on these bureaucrats over


do they need to, assured as they are by their “well-padded” salary cheques.


MR ROBIN PARKER, St Chad’s Avenue,


Chatbum


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KNOWN as the world’s most intri­ cate engraver for his miniature mas­ terpieces, Graham Short has been exhibiting his unique work at the Art


Decor Gallery, Whalley. And it has been a phenomenal experi­


ature engraving to levels never seen be­ fore. Using fine, late 19th Century, gold­ eyed needles for his miniature engraving, ■Graham has exhibited impressive pieces


at Art Decor - and they have all been sold!


ence for Chris and Julie McCabe, who run the gallery at The Arches. They have been inundated with requests and visitors from all over the country to catch a glimpse of Graham’s amazing work. Graham has pushed the limits of mini­


• which has the words “Nothing is impos­ sible” engraved along the sharp edge of the blade. This is the piece which has had


and exciting. We have had hundreds of people visit after BBC North West To­ night came to the gallery to film Graham.


all the attention and is all over the inter­ net!” Chris added: “It truly has been manic


bullet with the engraving within the small area where.the firing pin strikes; a screw with the engraving on the tip; a clock hand with the engraving along the length; a pa­ per clip with the engraving on the tip; a clock hand with the engraving on the tip; and a pencil shaq)ener with the engraving on the screw which holds the blade, along with many other items. “We have also sold “Cutting Edge” - the Wilkinson Sword razor blade piece,


Chris said: “We have so far sold a silver


in our visitors book, both about Graham’s work and the gallery from people who have visited from Rochdale, Chester, Warrington, Southport and as far away as Wales. “We are so pleased to have been in­


“We have had some lovely comments


Graham will be re-visiting the gallery at the start of his tour to showcase his first collection entitled “The Writers’ Collec­ tion”, which will be engravings of quotes from various well-known writers and which he will then take over to the USA for a tour in May.”


volved from the very beginning with Gra­ ham, and pleased also for our clients who have purchased Graham’s engravings so far, as they have all seen a 50% increase already on the value of their pieces, which is unbelievable.......... “We are looking forward to April when


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due to the weekend’s snow show-' ers, the company mesmerised the. audience’s young members with its. well. choreographed dance- moves to play out this enchanting tale. '


NORTHERN Production’s per­ formance of Hans Christian-An­ dersen’s magical fairytale “The Snow Queen” was a thrilling first time theatre experience for the young audience at Clitheroe’sThe Grand on Saturday. Working with a reduced cast


• Northern Production’s young cast, which included tiny snow­ flakes in the form of tiny chil­ dren, used a mixture of dance and drama to tell the story of Gerda’s journey to find her friend Kai, who has been kidnapped by the SnowQueen. The production opened with


■ frozen by a splinter from a magic mirror cursed by an evil magician. Gerda’s brave adventure


through magical landscapes to find and rescue her friend is intcr- spersed with playful humour and inventive stoi^elling.


of the two kind ravens who save Gerda and take her to the palace of the prince and princess, as well as the energetic performance by the thieving gypsies, one of whom betnendsher. The young actor who played


Highlights included the dance


Kai-and danced beautifully is definitely one to watch.


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_ Young girls dreaming of becom­ ing the next Darcey Bussell left


the York Street venue inspired!


snow falling and the dramatic en­ trance of the Snow Queen, played by Chloe Bolton, whose heart is


INSPIRING: Northern Produc- : tion’s “The Snow, Queen”, (s)


once a week, coming In from semi-rural Chatburn - only semi-rural because we have our own commuter traffic concen trating on our vibrant village post office and for Roy Porter’s celebrated wares It was a market stallholder who pointed


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Parish council The clerk to Wiswell Par­ ish Council, Mr Alan Butt is to retire at the end of March and appli­ cations are being invit­ ed to appoint a succes­ sor for this interesting .16 hours per month position. A job descrip-


- tion can be obained from him by tel. 01254 823636 and written ap­ plications should be re­ turned to him by March 7th. More details are displayed on the parish council notice board.


CHATBURN


Fellowship The monthly meeting of Chatburn Wom­ en’s Fellowship took place in the Method­ ist Church when Mrs Doris Giles led devo­ tions. Guest speaker was Mrs Joan Davies, of Whalley, who spoke


.on “Memory Boxes” showing objects from


The meeting closed with refreshsments.


, the Second World War and the memories they evoked. The talk was very interesting and grearly enjoyed by the ladies.


At the next meeting on March 16th at 2-30 p.m. the speaker will be the Rev. Katy Tliomas.


Coffee break A coffee morning will be


. odist Church tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon. There will also be a bring-and-buy stall. All welcome.


held in Chatbum Meth-


Parish council A meeting of Chatburn


It was agreed to request James Russell, RVBC, to arrange for the dog wardens to be present in the.village for a fixed


: period to advise dog owners of their respon-


It was reported there has been vandalism on the playground caus­ ing damage to the fort and slide which have now been repaired. Two persons have been interviewed in con­ nection with this. The police have given assur­ ance that weekend pa-. trols will continue and the playground will be monitored.


Parish Council was held in the village hall, when Mr Ronald Jack- son answered residents’ questions concerning his planning applica­ tion to build 10 houses on land at the top of Old Road. These were mainly concerns about traffic congestion and parking. The council’s response is available on the Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council website.


The date of the next meet­ ing was arranged for Monday, March 21st at 7-30 p.m.


CHIPPING


Young farmers At the meeting of chip­ ping Young Farmers’ Club members learnt all about Chipping First Responders from vol­ unteer Kevin Kelsall.


It was agreed to enter the 2011 Best-Kept Village Competition as the 2010 Village Appraisal had indicated that resi­ dents were in favour of this.


sibilities and to monitor the playing field where there has been severe fouling problems. The increased presence of a dog warden had been successful in previous years.


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Congratulations were expressed to member


Kevin e.xplained how their work was so vital when an emergency call­ out was received and thanks for explaining' the process was given by Lucy Dickinson.


This week members will take part in the Bow- land Regional Indoor Sports Night at Wad- dmgton Social Club.


Next week members should meet at the church steps at 7 p.m. for travel to an evening of stock-judging in Chaigley.


CLAYTON-LE-DALE


The financial and annual reports were present-


Wl Mrs Joan Behrens pre­ sided over the annual meeting of Clayton-le- Dale WI, held in Salcs- bury Memorial Hall and warmly welcomed everyone.


The committee was re­ elected en-bloc and Mrs Joan Behrens re­ mains president with the treasurers also continuing in office. The new secretary is Mrs Wendy Leeming. Mrs Marie Devoy was thanked sincerely for


A competition for a Val­ entine verse was won by Mrs Marilyn Simmons, Mrs Brenda Collins,- Mrs Wendy Leeming. Raffle winners were Mrs Dorothy Dixon, Mrs Leeming and Mrs '


■ her time as secretary and presented with a bouquet of flowers.


Devoy.


. ed and approved and showed what a success­ ful and enjoyable year was had.


Catherine Perrin who was runner-up in the Lancashire YFC’s Got Talent Competition with her singing.


At the next meeting on Monday, March 14th at 7-30 p.m. the speaker will be by Mr Peter Tomlinson with a talk and demonstration on Reflexology. Visitors and new members are most welcome.


A jolly session of potato bowls completed the evening.


DOWNHAM


President Julie Parker welcomed members and visitors and detailed the many events which WI members can take part in. Among them was a


Shepherdess At the meeting of Down- ham WI members were entertained by Liz Hird, a farmer’s wife from Yockenthwaite Farm, near Buckden, who started her career as a shepherdess and is now a successful busi­ nesswoman producing healthy, locally sourced breakfast cereajs. She also writes a column about farming life for The Craven Herald. Her most popular ce­ real is granola made to her own recipe from best quality local ingre­ dients and is retailed at farmers’ markets and local shops.


Various forthcoming events were announced and final names were taken for the spring council meeting in Southport when Mr Michael Portillo will be the main speaker. Tick­ ets have been received for the visit to the BBC, Studios on March 22nd.


Members embraced the theme for Valentine’s day by wearing some­ thing red and bringing to eat some thing heart shaped. Along with cakes provided by the tea hostesses everyone enjoyed a supper with a difference and a chance for a good chat.


Beetle drive Gisburn Young Fanners’


Next week’s meeting is a visit to James AIpe, car repairers in Clitheroe. Members to meet in Gisburn at 6-30 p.m.


GRINDLETON


Book Talk “Nowt! A Ministry of Nothing?” is the name of the book written by fhe Rev. Trevor Vaughan who will be in Grindleton School Hall on Friday, March 4th, at 7-30 p.m. to talk about his book. This event has’ been re-scheduled because of heavy snow last De­ cember. Admission is £5 which includes a glass of wine and nib­ bles. For further details contact Carol Pye Tel 01200 441507 or Canon D. W. Mewis tel 01200 441154.


Belly dance Don’t forget the Hafla Belly Dance party is be­ ing held in West Brad­ ford Village Hall on Saturday at .7-30 p.m. For tickets tel. 01200 441551. Proceeds are for the Grindleton Pa­ vilion project.


HARROP FOLD


. treasure hunt walk in Ribchester, an Easter cooke^ demonstration and dinner at Mytton Fold Hotel and an op­ portunity to “Go Ape” in Grizedale Forest. Downham WI cel­ ebrates its 91st birth­ day party on March


Fellowship Harrop Christian Fel­ lowship met on Sun­ day afternoon when there was a return visit of A. B. Robertson, of Preston. He continued his series on the Holy Spirit exploring that as Christians more is ex­ pected of us in our life and conduct than non- Christians. Tonight there will be' the monthly prayer meet­ ing at 7-45 p.iti.


The spring council coach for Southport will leave Clitheroe Interchange


. 17th with a Jacob’s join supper, a film show, by Anne and Gordon Sharp and a short play produced by Joyce Plumridge. Elizabeth Wrigley gave a short, account of her visit to. Denman College in or­ der to learn more about researching archives. .


. on March 16th at 8-20 ■ a.m. prompt.


All are welcome to the ' meetings.


HURST GREEN


Mystery WI Hurst Green Wl murder mystery meeting is to­ night in the Memorial Hall. Members should make themselves a name badge for their character and remem-.


‘ ber to take something to drink and a glass.


On Sunday at 2 p.m. there will be a very welcome visit by Edwin Holland who will minister in word and song.


Club members met in Gisburn Festival Hall on Monday for a bee­ tle drive organised by Richard Hartley, fol­ lowed by refreshments. The winner was Fred Wrathall.


50th fete This year will be the 50th Hurst Green fete and the organisers want it to be a really good event. They are asking any­ one with a good idea or a spare pair of hands to get in touch to help make 2011 fete one to remember. The organ­ isers stress that getting involved this year does not mean you have to do it every year. Please phone Kath 826898 or Gill 826378.


' puppet show suitable for families and chil­ dren over five. Jack is the hero of the show and he travels across England on a quest to rid the country of gi­ ants. Tickets are £6 adults, £3 children and are available on the door or contact Kath 826898 for more de-' tails.


Puppets The rural touring net­ work are supporting a performance of “The Chalk Giants” in Hurst Green Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 3rd at 7 p.m. This is a


Over-65s party Advance notice of the over-65s party which is to be held on Friday, March 25th at 7-30 p.m. This will be a meal and entertainment with good company guar­ anteed, please phone Agnes Bland 826599 or Gill MacDonnell 826378'to reserve a place.


Parish council Hurst Green Parish Council is taking over the maintenance of the garden area at the front of Bilsbury Cot­ tages, it is thought this will be turned into a varied flower bed to at­ tract more birds, bees and butterflies. Gar­ dening work will start as soon as the weather improves. Donations of plants would be grate­ fully accepted, please contact Frances Aherne on 827084. There has also been discussions with St Joseph’s School and the parish coun­ cil is to approach the authorities to obtain a SPID (speed indicator device) for the main road. Finally there are still discussions taking place with LCC about having double yellow lines in specific areas in the village.


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