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Ancient bell tolls again in Clitheroe


by Julie Magee


AN ancient church bell is ringing ouf for the first time in more than 60 years after being restored to its former


John’s RC Church on Lower- gate, Clitheroe, was restored by Loughborough-based specialist bell maker Taylors, who be­ lieve it to be one of the 24 old­ est in the country and probably the oldest one in the Catholic church. Parish priest Monsignor John


glory. The bell at St Michael and St


Corcoran said it is amazing to have the bell working once again and that the sound had already evoked memories from parishioners. “Many of the older parishion­


the Salford Diocese discovered that the bell dates back to the 16th Centu^. The founder’s badge engraved on the bell is that of George Heathcote, of Chesterfield, who cast bells between the years of 1525 and 1558. Records show that this was the largest he made. Further investigation re­


ers think it is wonderful when they hear it chime,” he said. A survey of church bells in


uhh Wh fao: Family and friends of Sgt Rick Clement go that extra mile to raise money for deserving causes.


RINGING OUT: Mgr Corc­ oran in front of the belfry containing the ancient bell (left) and (above) the in­ scription it bears, (s)


ameter of 1,025mm,; had to be restored in situ. No longer swung, it has been adapted for stationary chiming by an electro magnetic clapper. “We ring it 15 minutes before


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services, 8-45 every morning, 5- 45 p.m. on a Saturday and 9-15 a.m.onSunday.-' - “It is also, rung, for weddings


vealed that the bell was origi­ nally cast for Youlgreave Parish Church of All Saints in Derby­ shire. It is believed to have been


hung there as the largest bell until 1870 when it was then sent to Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London for recasting. However it survived the melting pot and it was later sent on to Clifhe- roe.


Weighing well over half-a- ton, the bell, which has a di-


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ONE of Clitheroe’s biggest employ­ ers, and the world leader in conserva­ tory roofing systems, has bought a sec­ ond company. It was announced this week that Ultra­


frame had acquired aluminium conserva­ tory roof manufacturer Quantal, based in Newton Abbott, Devon. Ultraframe Managing Director Iain


Ultraframe's slot atnumber one


“Quantal is a strong player in th e .


specialist roof end of the market and has real strength in its customer base with many loyal customers. “Quantal customers will now be


Thomson said the the deal would further strengthen the position of the company as the UK’s number one conservatory roof manufacturer.


He told The ClitherqeAdvertiser: “The


deal further strengthens the position of Ultraframe in the conservatory roof market, but critically it ensures both Ultraframe and Quantal cus­ tomers benefit from economies of scale achieved by the market position of Ultraframe.


able to access the market-leading re­ search and development capability of Ultraframe and we will be able to ex­ pand our portfolio of systems through new channels.” Although good news for U ltra-


frame, the company has not remained unscathed by the recession. Last year it shed around 20 jobs from its 267 workforce. The company’s sales and marketing


director Joe Martoccia said that the acquisition of Quantal stood the busi­ ness in good stead for the future. He also said there were a number of new nroducts in the oineline.


and tolled for funerals,” ex­ plained Mgr Corcoran, who added that during the Second World War bells were only to be sounded in the'event of inva­ sion and after the war, damage, possibly caused by its lack of use during the war, prevented the bell from working. The bell also tolls three times


. has also been'chosen as one of the Olympic torch bearers, was una­ vailable to join the walkers, the four-and-a-half mile sponsored walk was a success, raising more than £1,000. . Sgt Clement’s mother, Kay


TH E Mayor o f the Ribble Valley, Coun. Simon Hore, led almost 50 family members and friends of injured soldier Sgt Rick Clement in a fund­ raising walk. Although Sgt Clement, who


Plant, was among the people who took part.


a day at 9 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. when the ancient!Catholic prayer The Angelus is.said. As a pre-reformation bell,


the next stage in researching the bell’s history is to sear^ the na­ tional registers to find out more information about its origins.


ity had made eight all-terrain Tramper trekkers available and I would like to thank everyone who took part in the walk, especially Coun. Hore and my friends and colleagues from the council who gave up their Sunday to show sup­


cil’s walking officer, Dominic Cooper, was through the scenic Forest of Bowland and was open to residents with restricted mobil­ ity, such as wheelchair users and mums with pushchairs. We were also accompanied by dogs.” “Ribble Valley Shopmobil-


ing technician for Ribble Valley Borough Council, said: “It was a really nice day and I was pleased with the turnout. “The walk, devised by the coun­


Kay, who works as an account­


port.,Rick is over the moon with the amount raised and says it will add towards helping the worth­ while charities.” A former pupil of Clitheroe


■ Families Association (SSAFA:, ' the Army Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes. Over the next 12 months, as


ment soldier has battled back with the support of BLESMA (British Limbless Ex-Servicemen and Women’s Association), the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and


a thank you to the charities, he plans to undertake a sponsored parachute jump, swim with great .white sharks and host a fund-rais­ ing dinner as part of a £100.000 campaign. The Click for Rick campaign is


individual that can undertake some form of fund-raising or sponsored activity to help raise funds, please log onto www.a- soldiers-joumey.co.uk


clicking into action. So, if you are a business or an


all about raising funds for A Sol­ dier’s Journey, the fund set up by Sgt Rick Clement, which will be­ come a registered charity in the early summer. Click for Rick is also all about


Royal Grammar School, Sgt Clement lost his legs and part of an arm after stepping on a land­ mine during active service in Af­ ghanistan in May 2010. The Duke of Lancaster’s Regi­


Clitheroe Advertiser &Times.Thursday. May 10,2012


Bear with us, please’ Parldng scheme comes into force


makeoyer and will feature three cus­ tomer service desks, three new interview rooms, two payments areas, a public IT Doint allowme access to the internet, a


Centre has now moved from the coun­ cil reception to the Platform Gallery in Station Road, which has also been refur­ bished. The council reception is to get a


that there may be disruption in the re­ ception during the three-month refur­ bishment worlu. The Clitheroe Visitor Informatipn


REFURBISHMENT work has started on the main reception area at the Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council Offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe, aimed at mak­ ing it more customer-friendly and cost- effective. However, residents are being warned


customer-facing contact centre and a staff entrance.


Thursday, May 3rd, and is expected to be comoleted hv late Julv.


us during the refurbishment period and disruption will be kept to a minimum.” The refurbishment work started last


accessible to the public and siting the visitor information centre in the location of the highest footfall, these changes will help the council run more efficiently and cost-effectively. “We are aslong the public to bear with


executive Marshal Scott, said: “The changes will help the council achieve its ambition of being a well-managed au­ thority providing efficient services based on identified customer needs. “As well as making information more


Ribble Valley Borough Council chief


Experimental Traffic Order, which means the measures can be tested in practice - and tweaked if neces­ sary for up to 18 months before a


final decision is made on whether to make them permanent,


The scheme continues'to orovide


dress calls from residents to be able to park near their homes and has been under construction over recent months after being agreed by Lancashire County Council last November. It has been introduced using an


A NEW parking scheme for the centre of Clitheroe to balance de­ mands for parking between resi­ dents, visitors and businesses is now fully operational. The scheme is intended to ad­


two-hour limited-waiting bays for visitors on Church Brow, Church Street and York Street, but with some spaces that can be used for longer-term parldng by residents with permits.


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businesses and designated disabled spaces.


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There are also loading bays for -


A regular forum is in place to dis­ cuss the operation of the measures


and includes representatives from residents and the business com­ munity, the Lancaster Foundation, Clitheroe Parish Church, St Mary’s . Hall, Clitheroe Library and district and county councillors; •


carried out before the scheme was designed and it will be assessed


A survey of parking pattehns was


again after being in place for a few months.


, tion of the scheme can be made via members of the forum or in writing to: County Secretary and Solicitor, Lancashire County Council, P.O. Box 78, County Hall, Pxeston PRl 8XJ, stating the grounds for the ob- jection/representation.


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comments should be received by August 9th, 2012, quoting the ref­


•erence: LSG4/5.44451/EXP-TRO/ RH3. :■.. As this is an experimental order,; . ' ^


terns to assist the work of the fo­ rum. Any comments about the opera-


ind^endent and verifiable data on traffic movements and parking pat­


These surveys will provide robust,


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