- Clitheroe Advertiser &TimeSt Thursday, August 9,2012


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VILLAGERS are being encour aged to take another look at Whal- ley Library, which offers a huge array of services far beyond just lending books.


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library not only has a rich variety of books for children, but boosts litera­ cy through two story-time sessions a week, on Wednesdays from 2 to 2-30 p.m. and on Fridays from 10-30 to 11 a.m, along with a baby bounce-and- rhyme session every Tuesday from 2-30 to 2-50 p.m.


To encourage youngsters, the MucK more than just a place th borrow books...


books in formats accessible to all, in­ cluding the recently introduced Playa- . \yay - an alternative to cassettes and


cess the latest in teen fiction from a collection of titles that includes au­ thors selected by students across the region for the annual Lancashire Book Awards. Adults enjoy a wide selection of


the Summer Reading Challenge both offer fun and interesting ways for chil­ dren to engage with their reading. Students and young adults can ac­


The Lancashire Reading Trail and


CD talking books. The Playaway is a self-contained book in a pocket-sized pack that is light and portable, and eliminates the need to change cas­ settes or CDs. Fiction and non-fiction titles are available.


takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. In partnership with AgeUK, regular computer classes are also offered.


groups, a craft club, and scrabble and chess afternoons. A family history drop-in workshop


- Whalley Library also hosts reading .


cal crafts people’s work, ranging from the aesthetic visuals of paintings and prints to the tactile qualities of bead work, woodtuming, or textiles. There are eight public network computers — including one with a


hosts new exhibitions each month, featuring paintings and drawings by local artists. The highlight of the exhi­ bition year is the end-of-year show by students of fine art at St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington. The foyer features displays of lo­


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cil’s library service, said: “Whalley Li brary has been serving the peoole o f Whalley and the Ribble Valley at its present location through four dec­


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ades of change, and remains at the heart of the community.


^ “It’s a place for reading, research listening to stories, surfing the net’ and much more.”


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nanced by" Lancashire Environmental Fund, also includes the upgrading of the hall’s easting solar panels, installed six- and-a-Half years ago and the first such in­ stallation for a village hall in the area. ■ , The village hall committee is working to


barleyvillagehall.org.uk or phone David WeatheriU on 01282 613280.


increase the usage by groups, private book­ ings and celebrations and feel that the sus­ tainable energy improvements will attract new users who care about the environment and want a comfortable venue. • For more Information visit www.


felt the 150-year old roof at Barley Village Hall, the roof space beneath the slates will be insulated using processed natural sheep wool. It gives a very high level of insulation and lasts for approximately 50 years.. : The refurbishment work, -mainly fi­


A PROGRAMME of energy saving up­ grades at a local community building could see it renamed “Baaaaa-ley Village Hall”. As part of the work to re-slate and re­


New car dealership will create 10 jobs


by Duncan Smith


LANCASHIRE-BASED Bowker Motor Group has confirmed plans to open its first non-franchise dealership beside the busy A59 at Osbaldeston - the site formerly occupied by Bay Horse Saab, The family-owned business is investing more than £750,000 in the new


dealership, to be called Bowker Ribble Valley. It will open in Septem­ ber, creating 10 new jobs. The dealership will specialise in prestige and sports cars, with a full


after-sales facility offering servicing, including MOTs and tyres, to all makes and models of cars. Bowker Ribble Valley becomes the ninth member of Bowker Motor


Group, which already includes MINI and BMW dealerships in Black- bum and Preston, Preston Car Centre, Blackburn Car Centre, Bowker Lease and the Harley- Davidson motorcycle dealership in Preston. The addition of the


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chief executive Paul Bowker commented: “Bowker Ribble Valley is an exciting addition to the Bowker.Motor Group.


makes and models of cars. “It’s a'great location


baldeston became avail­ able it presented the perfect opportunity to extend our dealership experience across to all


BMW and MINI deal­ erships have enjoyed an increase in service cus­ tomers who drive other makes of cars. . “When the site in Os­


“In recent years our MOTOR MEN: Bowker Motor Group Chief Executive Paui Bowker (left)


and mana^ng director Chris Eccles, who will manage the group’s new Bowker Ribble Valley dealership.


on the A59 and custom­ ers can look forward to the same level of award­ winning service and val­ ue enjoyed by customers at our BMW and MINI dealerships.” Bowker Ribble Valley


will be launched by man­ aging director Chris Ec­ cles, who will manage the site in conjunction with his role at Bowker BMW and MINI in Blackburn. Earlier this month Chris beat off stiff com­


p e t i t io n from thou­ sands of car dealer­ ships throughout the rest of the country to be crowned National Dealer Principal 2012 at this year’s annual Motor Trader Awards.


Brian’s big charity bike ride in memory of father-in -law


WHEN local painter and decora­ tor Brian Learning received some money for his 40th birthday he decided to buy a bike - and now


£300 in a charity bike ride. , v Brian, now 41, rode the Man-


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cheter to Blackpool charity cycle nde, of approximately 66 miles, to raise money for the Christie Hos-


photograph 6f Clive Baldwin on, in memory of his wife Mela­ nie s father who died of cancer last year. Clive was well-known in Clitheroe as a building inspec-


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pitaj, Manchester, which special­ ise in treating cancer patients. He wore a T-shirt, bearing the


Brian rode with his cousin Ste­


his family, friends and custom­ ers who kindly donated money to the charity and further donations can be made by calling him on 07980387133.


ven Norman, of York, who was also raising money for a two-year- old child suffering with cancer. Brian would like to thank all


after row with his mum


pleaded guilty to two charges of theft. He was made subject to community supervi­ sion for 12 months and ordered to do 150 hours’ unpaid work and pay £85 in costs. Mr King said Buiy had been working in the family business when he had the row


the relationship with his parents had now been repaired and the family was looking forward. Bury, of Bushburn Drive, Langho,


falling out took place while 21-year-old Simon Bur/s dad was away on business. But Mr Peter King (defending) said


A LANGHO man who was kicked out af­ ter a massive row with his mum went back and stole a £2,000 watch and computer equipment worth £1,440. Blackburn magistrates heard that the


cepts he went back and stole property. Among the computer equipment was a copy of his parents’ wedding video, which he recognised was of great sentimental value and that was returned.” The court heard the family had paid


£500 to recover the watch, but the compu­ ter equipment had not been recovered. “He accepts his parents were totally jus­


'• “If thqy hadn’t taken a ‘tough love’ ap^ proach he may have slipped further down the slope.”


tified in reporting this to the police,” said Mr King.


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with his mother while his dad was away in China. “He was asked to leave home and to leave work,” said Mr King. “He had no means of support and ac­


new dealership will see Bowker Motor Group increase in size to more than 200 staff,, with a combined capacity to buy, sell, hire and service more than 20,000 cars and motorcycles every year. Bowker Motor Group


advance or used on a drop-in basis as available. mMaty Palmer, Ribble Valley district


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TWENTY-FOUR workers suddenly made redundant from a Clitheroe factory are being sought by Ribble


Valley Citizens’Advice Bureau. Thomber Home and Leisure Lim­ ited, of Greenacre Street, Clitheroe,


announced the redundancies last month. Employment adviser Angela Cun-


liffe explained: “If 20 people at one workplace suddenly lose their jobs, they are each entitled to claim a ‘pro­ tective award’ of up to 90 days’ pay. This has to be done by making an ap-


plication to an Employment Tribunal within three months. We can help, but the clock is ticking if former em­ ployees would like to join the group claim.”


The Citizens’ Advice Bureau can


offer free assistance to the Thombers exremployees, but will need six pieces of personal information: name, ad-


• dress, date of birth. National Insur­ ance number, phone number and, if possible, a contact email address. The CAB intends to submit a group application by mid-September. In-


www.ciltheroeadvertlser.co.uk Ctitheroe Advertiser &TImes,Thursday, August 9,'2012 out to ex-


dividuals bringing their own appli­ cations should be aware of the strict three month deadline, which in this case will be October 10th, 2012. Ribble Valley CAB successfully


claimed protective award money for more than 60 ex-employees of Stal­ warts Carpets in 2009. CAB manager Katy Marshall said:


“The whole process took 12 months, but the payouts were very welcome to all those listed on the claim form. We hope we can achieve the same result this time.


of another local employer. We will do everything we can to support people being affected by this. “Advice on entitlement to benefits,


“It is very sad to see the sudden loss


such as tax credits or jobseekers’ al­ lowance maybe needed. Some people faced with reduced income may be anxious about managing their financ­ es, paying the mortgage or council tax and our debt department may be able to assist.” The Thornber’s workers made redundant are invited to e-mail the


■ bureau at manager@ribblevalleycab. cabnet.org.uk with the above person­ al information. The bureau will con­ firm that they have listed the details and keep all the applicants informed of the progress of the claim.- , Alternatively, if email is difficult


people can telephone the advice line 01200 428966 or the administration Line 01200 427336, or visit the Clit­ heroe office at 19-21 Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane, BB7 2JY. The office is_ open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays ex­ cept Wednesdays.


Changeof use plan


by Julie Magee


TWO controversial applications which when combined would see almost 650 new homes built in Bar- row and Whalley have .been sub­ mitted to Ribble Valley planning chiefs - to the horror of local resi­ dents.


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Ribble -Valley Borough Council, has called the plans “ludicrous”, a view supported by Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. . Coun Ranson said; “It just seems a ludicrous number of houses. It just seems extraordiriaiy to me.


■ dated in the last l2 months. K : ■ : --“,^ y "developiment on the.Ribble valley should be proportionate and it is very clear from this application that vir­ tually doubling the size of a ^ a g e can­ not in any circumstances b^egarded as proportionate.” Meanwhile, Tony Bracewell, chair­


/ . “The Ribble Valley has been inun-


man of the Barrow: Cpmmunity Ac­ tion Group, has’called the application which has been submitted by the Bar- row Lands Company Ltd “horren­ dous”.


■ “We are under siege by landowners


over 500 homes oh land west of Whal­ ley Road, Barrow - the biggest single homes plan in, the Ribble Valley for almo’st two decades — has sparked a storm of protest. . _Coun. Michael Ranson, leader of


The first set of plans to build just


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SIGN OF PROTEST: One of the signs urging people to back the opposition to the homes plans.


who are just trying to get as much in as they can while the planning framework is not finalised and the core strategy is not finalised. It will ruin the Ribble Valley.


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opments, but to put 504 new houses in a village is just ludicrous.' “We are all just ordinary residents and our lives have been shattered by


“We are not objecting to'small devel­


these applications. We feel we have to make a stand.


■ biggest single application that she has seen in her 17 years on the council. Coun. Holgate and Coun. Terry Hill


and this is absolutely inappropriate.” Coun. Joyce Holgate told the Adver­ tiser and Times that the plans were the


“The key thing is appropriateness


were keen to reassure residents that all the major issues relating to this appli­ cation, such as highways, schools and local infrastructure, would be thor­ oughly investigated by planning chiefs. The councillors, who both sit on the


nes-based town planners David Lock Associates acting for the developer, ex-


up to 504 new market and affordable homes it would support theroleofBar- row Enterprise Park as the, borough’s principal strategic location for employ­ ment and investment,” he stated


be beneficial to the local area. “The proposal would not only deliver


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have to be taken into account.” Duncan Chadwick, of Milton Key­


which will be fully and seriously con­ sidered when, in due course, it comes before the plarming committee. “The emerging core strategy will also


borough council’s planning committee, added: “This application is in the very early stages of the planning process and has only just appeared on the council’s weekly list. “This is a very complex application


plications have also been submitted for land around Barrow, one for seven homes at land off Clitheroe Road, and 23 houses in Old Row. A separate application by David


omy, reduce both inward and outward commuting, lower carbon emissions and produce an attractive, high quality, sustainable development.” Two further smaller planning ap­


“This would support the local econ­


lamed in a letter to John Macholc, the ead of the borough’s planning serv­ ices, why the outline application would


safety of the proposed access to the site. We would urge residents to write to the council with their objections, and we will of course be fighting this eveiy ' step of the way.


massive development in Barrow, will empty onto the local network via the centre of the village - King Street and its two already congested roundabouts. “We also have concerns about the


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tion or who wishes to help stop this development can contact us on irifo@ savewhaUeyvillage.org.uk”


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countryside and directly adjacent to the conservation area. “Traffic from the site, and from the


Save Whalley Village, said: “We are disappointed, but not surprised that David Wilson Homes has ignored local opinion and gone ahead with this ap­ plication.: ' “The development will be in open


Wilson Homes winch seeks permission to build 137 homes on land at Mitton Road, Whalley, has received a similar reaction from the local community. Mike Harper, of local action group


which is based on Pendle Trad­ ing Estate at Chatbum, has sub­ mitted an application to Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council’s planning dMartment to change the use of Townson Bros (Fuel Services) Ltd also on Pendle Trading &tate. The a]


A RIBBLE Valley builders merchants is hoping to change the use. of a local.village petrol station. E & D Builders Merchants,


station the use (


A1 retail with ancillary ware­ house.


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Sorry, Kate


WINNER of the Rising Star Award in the 2012 Ribble Val­ ley Sports and Community Awards, covered'in last week’s Clitheroe A dver tise r and Times,"was Kate Atl^son, not Kate Atchinson as' reported.' Kate, from Read, is a member of the Great Britain young en­ durance horse riding squad:


also be displayed from the fas­ cia on the north facing gable.- Four full-time jobs would


An advertising sign would


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