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money we cannot afford and the vast majority of people in this countiy do not support.


there, is it for humanitarian reasons, is it for regime change?


PAULNUTTALL, North West MEP,


UK Independence Party Gallery would be


for example, the windmill on the swim­ ming baths proposal. The sad thing was that they had to pay private consultants to prove the idea was a non-starter, when anybody with a true grasp of practical en­ gineering could have advised them free,


ruling political group have not got suck- ered into any grandiose schemes as sug­ gested by lobbyists. However, there were moments like,


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Also the station has good public trans­ port links and ample close by parking for


those visiting our area by car. The station building is probably large enough to pro- ' vide a reasonable area for local artists to •


display their paintings/sculpture forsale, • whilst improving the local tourist infor- : mation aspect also. ■


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It-IS perhaps indefensible to keep fund­ ing prestige projects like The Platform Gallery when allegedly four potential ap­ prenticeships for local young people have been abandoned. In fact, Ribble Valley Borough Council could probably kill two birds with one stone if they used the sta­ tion building as a new expanded Tourist Information Centre. It would save the enormous cost of


when other councils are having to cut said services. However, in the current circumstances


will be maintained at the current level


and why do we pay council officers so’ much? It looks as though all frontline services


better as our TIC s o tlie time has come for council elec­ tions in the Ribble Valley and, perhaps fortunately for local people, any cuts to services would appear to be minimal. Perhaps that is due to the fact the the


to be put in' harm’s way to protect Libyan rebels and civilians. And just why are we


It is not acceptable for British forces


for y,ears and there is uncertainty whether Colonel Gaddafi is actually a legitimate target who could legitimately be killed in a militaty strike. This is a hugely expensive campaign,


entiate between the worthiness of rebels and leaders in different countries. The situation in Libya could drag on


objectives in this war. We have rushed headfirst into Libya... but where does it stop? Should we also go into Yemen, Bahrain and then Syria? - The reality is that it is difficult to differ­


1. country’s involvement in Libya. , - I belieye the military intervention is ill-


". East, and is walking into a chaotic situa­ tion about which it knows little. .I t is rash, to say the least, for ill- equipped soldiers and airmen of this


new role in Libya pur housing need I AM increasingly concerned about this


able housing and we have many other Issues and worthy causes that need fund- .ing and or policies to make them happen nothing ever gets done, yet strangely we can find money to drop missiles on Lybia at £800,000 a time, plus other costs not forgetting the human one. We can also find millions for a Census


when we have a lot of data stored on com­ puters of various agencies. Money can be found for a referndum on our voting system. We can find money to give aid to countries with stronger economies than our own. We fund sex change operations on prisoners and foriegners as our own


trom Government is they inherited a defecit, the fact of which we are all well aware. So the sooner we get our own'. house in order and start looking after the British people first, with everybody pull­ ing together, the better off we will bef


legal fees to sue for some strange viola­ tion of there human rights i.e. their televi­ sion does not take the X-Box live or the green snooker ball is missing. Co^s are rising fast and all we hear


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Grand National, please take a moment to fng what your money may be fund-


Don't support this horse killing race a bet on the


died at the annual three-day meetins at 2000 and 2010, 31 horses


Aintree. In 2010 alone, five^rses were killed - a fact that went largely unre- ported amidst the hype surrounding this


ain s longest horse race - covering a dis­ tance of four miles and 856 yards The


Jo f punishing Grand National is Brit­ A ‘ of which include per-


horses take part- an excessively crowded S a H s .“^, ’


of collision's


; ^ As part of Animal Aid’s Horse Racing Awareness Week (April 3rd to Qthl ? graphic billboard will be erected in Liv- ePPOolcity centre to bring home the grim happens to Thbroughbre™ "^uces that confront


■ other words, it’s financed by you^ t h ^ with lethal challenges. .


. Our message is simple: Don’t fund the o™?Ity; don t bet on the Grand National - .For you.it ispnly a harmless flutter, but


. Horse racing is funded by punters’ bet- ting rnoney and racecourse attendance ^


people have to wait for much more seri­ ous treatments. Prisoners cost millions in ■


ties nationwide deteriorating fast, so why not offer some of these to people who would take on the task of renovation etc. Some way of buying or renting the reno­ vated property could be devised and some housing needs met and areas of decline would be transformed. When there is such a need for afford­


be plausible, we must not lose sight of thp fact tliat a large number of people need affordable housing. It strikes me as odd that most, if not all, those against these developments speak having the luxury of owning or renting a home - something that is denied to many, so we must get things into perspective and not lose sight, of the housing need. TTtere are thousands of empty proper­


MUCH has been written about the pro­ posed developments particularly in Whal- ley and Clitheroe. Whilst I agree they are far too large to


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Remember your real job Mr Evans


; econbmic crisis to read “Home Truths” by our MP, Mr Nigel Evans, in which he reels off one social gathering after an­ other; trifis to Venice and Georgia, wed­ dings in Mayfair, listening to the Aren­ sky Chamber Orchestra, to name a few. While I do not have a problem with Mr Evans having holidays and a social life, this is not what his constituents voted him’ into Parliament for. As Deputy Speaker he can no longer


write this letter. It disturbs me greatly in the present


vote in debates and therefore can only pass on our letters and concerns to other Ministers in the hope that we are heard. Surely when writing in a local magazinej Mr Evans should be using the space more wisely to let us know exactly which politi­ cal issues he is dealing with for the Rib­


to visit Parliament and get an insight into the work that MPs do. I do not believe Mr Evans, is putting in the hackwork for the people of this beautiful area. The “Home Truth”- Mr Evans is that you are very ■ lucky - at the moment - to be in a safe seat in the Ribble Valley, and if you were


of being merged into Pendle, Preston and Burnley. Just t\vo weeks ago I was lucky enough


. elsewhere there would be uproar. ADELE ROBINSON, Read


IAN BROWN, Thanks for help at


just sorry we could not let you all know immediately that she ha’


Eveiyone’s landness has been overwhelm­ ing and we cannot thank you all enough. MRS BARBARA MAHER, Bccksidc,


d been found. ^ Slaidbum


..and more thanks ity scooter broke down at the top of Moor


Lane last week. It is now back in working order and I


am very grateful for her help,;; : - ELIZABETH HOLLAND, "Eshton Terrace,


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jured, but in the confusion two dogs in the rear of the vehicle ran off. One was fairly badly injured, but is recovering well and was cared for by a farmer who spot­ ted him until we sorted ourselves out. The other dog was not found until very late in the evening, having returned to the scene of the accident. We had no idea how many people had actually been searching for her and are


dent on the A59 near Sawley last Wednes­ day. • Thankfully nobody was critically in­


our time of need... COULD I, through your letters columns, thank the many people, as well as emer­ gency crews, who came to the aid of my son, who was involved in a serious acci­


tion there will be fewer MPs and the Rib­ ble Valley is one of the areas earmarked for boundary changes, with the possibility


ble Valley, not to publicise his flamboyant' lifestyle. By the time of the next General Elec­


AFTER reading the past two issues of Live Ribble-Valley” I feel compelled to


news BiLLINGTON


The service on Sunday at 10-45 a.m. will be taken by Mrs Helen Bird and Mr Joseph Mason-Bax- ter. The cafe bar will be open as usual on Satur­ day from 10-30 a.m. un­ til 1-30 p.m. for the sale of food and beverages.


Tea and chat Don’t forget that on . Thursday, April 7th, at 2 p.m. Barbara Charl- son will be demonstrat­ ing her floral expertise.


CHATBURN


These music concerts at Chatburn Church are very popular, and like the previous music


. event,' there was a full church with the large audience enjoying the


I WOULD .like to thank the kind lady who lent me her phone when my mobil­


' Church members would ; - thank all those who at­ tended and those who have donated to the'"


. ,Organ Fund for their, support.


;i:;iheld with;one; of the i leading groups in the


, ;-, is'On June 24th when T a;Jazz night .will be


The next music event in . this succesful-season


Wine, cheese, cakes, cof­ fee and tea were served at the interval, and the raffle draw took place , to award more than 20. : prizes to the audience.


■ music and stories of the past in Lancashire and beyond, from lo­ cal folk group The Ga­ rage Band, with special guest stars, a steer and a sheep. Humour, sad­ ness and warmth was conveyed throughout the evening, with regu­ lar and volunteered participation from au­ dience members.


Concert A most enjoyable night was had by more than 100 people last Friday at the latest in the se­ ries of music events at Christ Church, Chat- bum.


The hymns sung were “Blessed Assurance”, “To God be the Gloiy” and “There: is a Re­ deemer”. Flowers for the communion table were provided by Mrs Sheila Stott.


Community The Ladies Day Sunday service at Billington Community Church was taken by Mrs Kath Taylor who spoke of “A Woman’s role in the Church Today”. The Bible readings were from John Chapter 12 v 1-llJesus is Annointed at Bethany, and Luke' Chapter 10 v 38-42 Martha and Maiy. Both readings were given by Mr Bill Taylor. Mrs Taylor also gave a read­ ing from Peter, Three Wives and Husbands.


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' thanks. Raffle winner was Mrs Barbara Hoyle.. Mrs Chris.Firman won the competition for a travel souvenir and the birthday flowers were


The next meeting will be on April 6th when David Alison will give a talk entitled “Settle to Carlisle”. The compe­ tition will be any train memorabilia.


. the ne.\t 10 years. The last village plan was drawn up in 2001, and resulted in increased facilities for young people in the village including the Chipping Children’s Commu­ nity Alliance and the multi-use games urea. It is felt that the time is right to develop a new plan as the village faces a period of change due to the loss of the H. J. Berry furniture busi­ ness. It is also a timely opportunity to get the views of the public so that they may feed into Ribble Valley Borough


j: vcloped a proposal on which they wish to get


The Village Plan will coyer many aspects in­ cluding employment, housing, conservation, recreation', tourism, welfare, etc. The Par­ ish Councils have de-


' Council’s Core Strategy of the Local Develop­ ment Framework.


Village plan Chipping and Bowland- with-Leagram Parish Councils are jointly working on a 'Village Plan which they hope will shape the way the village develops over


Please pass names to Margaret Whitaker if you are interested in joining the lunch group, meeting at noon in the village hall car park on March 23rd.


presented to Christine Kay.


Wl Mrs Doreen Kendal wel­ comed members and guests to the meeting of Chipping WI held in the village hall. The guest speaker, Jennifer Lewis, gave an intrigu­ ing talk entitled “I mar­ ried a steam train ano­ rak”; The informative talk was based on her experiences of a trip around India, mostly by train, but also by plane- and tuk-tuk’s. Mrs Bar­ bara Debney expressed


North West, Tlie Mark Lewis Trio, with special guests Wilf Nuttal on vibes, and vocals from Lyn Fairbanks. Tickets can be obtained from Roy Porter Butchers


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The final plan should be ready to publish by the end of April; this will then be used to gener­ ate an Action Plan that will be monitored by the parish councils.


GISBURN


Hisitory group Gisburn History Society


■ welcome.


jert is “Two Paythorn Debtors” which sounds very intriguing. Please come along to hear the talk, ^ou wi(l be very


Whist drive A whist and dpmino drive will be held on Saturday at 7-30 p.m. in Gisbum Festival Hall. Admis­ sion is £2.50 including supper. There are meat prize?, a raffle and a veiy warm welcome.


Coffee break A coffee morning with an exhibition of costume dolls and embroideries in aid of Gisburn Parish Church will take place on Saturday, April 9th at Nappa Manor Farm, Nappa, near Gisburn, on the Hellifleld Road, running from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be bring-and-buy, cake and book gtalls. All arc welcome to this Spring- timeevent.


Something to suit A group of Gisburn WI. members got together for another popular


.,. and enjoyed a takeaway lunch from Gisburn’s


3re flieeting tonight at 7-30 p.m in the Festival Hall and the speaker is P^sy Melior. The sub-


For those unable to attend the drop-in session cop­ ies of the proposal and feedback forms will be available at Brabin’s Shop, Chipping from Monday, April 4th. The closing date for return of feedback forms is Friday, April 8th..


■ agree of disagree with each section and if there are any changes they would like to see included in the plan before it is finalised. Parish councillors and RVBC Coun. Simon Hore will be available to discuss the plan with residents who attend.


feedback from any­ one interested in how Chipping may change over the next 10 years. The public consultation process centres on a drop-in session in Chip­ ping Village Hall on Wednesday, April 6th between 3 and 8 p.m. The proposed plan will be on display and forms will be available for at­ tendees to give their feedback; whether they


A group of members went by coach to the LFWI spring council meet­ ing where the main speaker was journalist,


I Fairtrade Ambassador. Future federation events open to members in­ clude a Japanese Day (planned before the


, sewing workshop to . increase the collection


i of Music in Manches­ ter, an adventure in Grizedale Forest, a cro-


: current disaster), a visit to Chetham’s School


,■ of Olympic pennants, ■


; quet taster day, a treas- ure hunt, and a week-


rend holiday,to RHS- Hampton Court Palace ■ : Flower Show with'visits


■


Several members will be attending the AGM at Liverpool Echo Arena where the speakers will be Dr Rita Gardner CBE, director. Royal Geographical Society, Erwin James, Guard­ ian columnist, and sup­ porter of prison reform, and Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, five times Olym­ pic gold medallist, and


A competition for a gift valued at £1 brought many different ideas for small gifts includ­ ing a colourful address book, a small garden gnome and a perfect egg timer.


. broadcaster, former politician and cabinet minister Michael Por­ tillo, who gave an excel­ lent address with stories about his extraordinary family, his political life and journalistic career, inte'rsperscd with hu­ mour and extolling the value of democracy.


Members remembered with fondness Annie Jackson, a popular and keen WI member with a zest for life and a good sense of humour. She was also successful in the Clitheroe Area show with her handi­ work and representing Gisbum WI on several occasions as a delegate at LFWI meetings.


Several members have tested,their literary skills by entering the WI Life micro-fiction competition. Entries consisted of a very short story of only 30 words, on any subject, ending with the words “...as she/he hoped it would be.” The win­ ning entries will be in the May/June edition of WI Life


Several pennants are on - display in the Festival Hall and will eventually be taken back to many locations in the world by the Olympic athe- letes.


■ token to each of the international athletes competing in the 2012 Olympics.


Delicious Deli. These will be sent to the Quilts 4 London appeal for 12,000 hand-made ennants, one of which will be presented as a


The speaker at the April meeting will be Peter Holdsworth whose sub­ ject is “Dickens Life”. The competition is for a miniature and mem­ bers are reminded to bring magazines for the recycle basket. .


to Hampton Court and Blenheim Palace home of Winston Churchill.


Young Farmers’


Next week’s meeting on April 4th is in the Fes­ tival Hall for softball at 7-30 p.m. followed by a trip to Clitheroe Fire Station on Tuesday, April 12th. Members to meet at 7 p.m. in Gis­ bum.


GRINDLETON


At the next meeting on April 14th, Matthew Lepp will speak about the history of soap­ making and bathing. The competition will be for the nicest-smelling barofsoap!


Leaving by coach on Tuesday, they take the overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam, spend Wednesday tour­ ing the bulbfields and looking round the gar­ dens before returning to Rotterdam for the overnight ferry, arriving home on Thursday.


Many thanks to every­ one who supported the event and to the members who donated the lovely selection of prizes. Members and friends are looking for­ ward to a “mini-cmise” to the Dutch bulbfields and Keukenhof Gar­ dens next week.


Tim, from Waddington Cafe, provided a deli­ cious lasagne supper and a glorious array of desserts. The wonderful sum of £216 was raised, which will be shared between the Denman College bursary and the Grindleton Pavilion Project.


WI Fifty-two members and friends of Grindleton WI enjoyed a bingo evening in the village school hall. Sue Har­ greaves proved to be a very entertaining caller!


Club Members travelled to Paint Pot at The Sta­ bles, Backridge Farm, Waddington, for pot­ tery painting. Members could choose a plate, mug or dish to paint. All members enjoyed the experience. Thanks to Dorothy and the. team.


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