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MY WIFE and I attended the exhibition by housing developer David Wilson held at Wialley Methodist Church bn Friday, March 23rd, in response to correspond­ ence from the firm. This was sent to us regarding their


proposal to build up to 150 homes on two green belt fields facing our home on Mitton Road, and included a plan of the site, which in my opinion did not give us enough information. There was no legend to indicate what


access points or what type of houses are proposed, and in what areas or what was the blue area near the A59 bypass. Was it for a pbnd, wildlife haven or a paddling pool for children? I was expecting to see a scale model


of this proposed building site, but unfor­ tunately we had to make do with vari­ ous drawings placed around the room, manned by members of David Wilson Homes development team, who, I have to say, were courteous and answered ques­ tions when asked. I asked one gentleman i f he could tell me what the blue area indi­ cated on the site plan was. He said he could, it’s there.because,


maybe once in a 100 years or so, there could be a period'of torrential rain lasting for a few weeks, that might cause flooding. This blue area is going to be a catchment area for excess water, and then, when the


■ weather improves, the excess water can be pumped into the ]Wver Calder. To me this says the development area is in danger of being flooded more than once


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^ every 100 years, due to climate change that we are constantly being warned about, bringing wetter summers, and wetter win­ ters. I f poor Mr Joe Bloggs applied for permission to build on this land he would


, probably be told “no chance, this area can be prone to flooding”.


I am old, but not quite 100 years and I


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01254 823885 Whalley y Localism’ is all


talk and no action IN the destruction of the Ribble Valley, who will beiiefit?


Developers - yes. Landowners - yes.


The council with its “government incen­ tives” -yes. Local people - no. ~ Who will fund the health centre down


Henthorn? The landowners, the devel-- opers, the council, the strapped-for-cash NHS, the fairy godmother?


Please do not insult our intelligence. On


March 28th, 2012, an article in the Daily Mall described how a string of top down targets imposed by the Labour govern­ ment had been scrapped, with Ministers instead urging local communities to take


responsibility for planning in their own area. After a charily lunch with Housing Min­


ister Grant Shapps, Coun. Kevin Horkin said the new Localism Bill would give communities power to object to new hous­ ing applications. He said if housing devel­ opments were not justified, local people and the council should quite rightly op­ pose the plans.


I don’t know how anyone could have


missed the feelings of the people of the Ribble Valley.


We have been opposing plans with pe­


titions, letters, at council meetings and in meetings with our MP. This, is not local-’ ism. We are not being listened to. This isn’t even democracy.


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ONCE again we have so-called “resi­ dents” of Whalley complaining about all the new house builds being proposed for the area.


• Of course I am against them, but it was


so “highly amusing” in one respect that the other week’s meeting at the Methodist Church once again brought the residents out of Calderstones Park to object. Do they not realise that “their” houses which “they” live in was once the same topic of conversation? The residents of Whal­ ley didn’t want those to be built, yet the “new” Calderstones residents joyfully came along into the Ribble Valley and perched on our doorsteps creating addi­ tional traffic in the village at peak times and probably not a care in the world about what the locals would say. Did we like it? Of course not. But now


the shoe is on the other foot and they are complaining about exactly the same. No doubt they are concerned that their property value is going to be reduced be­ cause of the extra housing. Shame, you all should have thought about that several years ago when you were public enemy number one. NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED


Impotent council must toe the line


; O l^ thing we have learned from the on­ going house building controversy is that


^ the people we elect from our community to represent us are no longer of any use. By their own words they have no real


function any more - they have to obey the orders of central government. Well we


don’t really need the expense of a bunch of citizens, many foil of their own self-im­ portance, sitting in meetings at the town hall simply pretending to be maldng im­ portant decisions regarding the future of our community, do we? A handful of ad­ ministrators CM do that.


I ’m not having a snide, cheap dig at our


council, far from it, the leader of the coun- cil has admitted in public and in print that though they will listen to objections and views of the public, in the end they have to toe the line or someone will come and do it for them! Democracy is dead. The coun­ cil are in fact impotent - the Ribble Valley Borough (Touncil of Impotents. We could take the view that it is hardly


their feult and sympathise with their posi­ tion. Though not one of them has stepped forward to protest at the strong-arm tac- tics of our Staiinist-Iike government. How weirdy also that this Soviet-style govern-' ment is largely Conservative.


Now many of our councillors’ won’t Unctions thev ------ -


care anyway - Aey just like the kudos that comes with being able to say they are on the council, buying their wives big hats and new frocks for the many freebits and fu s io n s they attend at our expense.


Aui txic many ireeDie _______


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-----me servants of our EU masters. Remember this the next tune you vote.


KEVIN WALLACE, Ribble Valley UKIP


Why don’t you take


your litter home? EVERY day I am out walking dogs and am constantly appalled at the lack of re­ spect and common decency shown by a


ofjnembers of the public who eat their t^eaway and feel it is OK to throw the


bag containing the leftovers through the ■


^ Of course in truth, the people who pass on these orders are slmpfy the servants of


car window, or just leave it in the layby One of the worst affected areas is the


Clitheroe Old Road, locally known as Four Lane Ends. People go to McDon­ alds or Subway, to name but two, they eat up, dump and go home... packaging, beer cans, glass bottles, the list goes on. Please take it home and put it in your dustbin. Last weekend I took home two carrier


bags full that I had collected and put it in my bin... easily done with no effect on the environment. What I do not understand is why people go out into the countryside to enjoy it -


then leave their mess! The second group of inconsiderate peo­


ple are those who walk their dogs, some­ times pick up, but then diimp the bag in a tree or attempt to hide the evidence, even pushing it into tree stumps or dry stone walls. Why? I remove them, but I should not need to. I want to bring to these peo­ ple’s attention the effect of dog mess in farmers’ “gardeiis”. Yes, we are permitted to cross their land due to public rights of waj;, but, if someone walked their dog and let it mess in your garden, you would be furious and quite rightly so. Why do some of you feel it’s OK to


leave it in the fields? Many dog owners I speak to say they pick up on pavements jjut not in the fields... they did not think it mattered! Well it does matter, because of the various' serious that dog faeces can transmit to livestock and humans. In one village a farmer was so fed up of


the problems caused to his livestock that he put up a sign asking dog walkers to “pick it up”. Someone has scribbled across his sign “then provide a bin”. May I ask that person who they think will then emp­ ty the bin? Farmers have a hard enough time trying to make a living, but it is not all about money, it is about animal welfare. So come on dog owners, please pick up after your dog, walk with it to the nearest council-provided bin and put it in... ea^. PAM KENT,


Croasdale Drive, Clitberoe


Why does brMge


need a turnstile? PLEASE can any reader explain to us why there is a turnstile on the bridge over the river, which you cross when walking from Dunsop Bridge to Burholme Bridge? We hope someone can help. CHRISTINE and DUNCAN WAD- DINGTON,


St James Street, Clitherpe


I’ll share with you


a beater’s lament AT the end of a day’s shooting last season one of the beaters quoted to me a poem he had composed and subsequently, at the end of the season, he handed me a copy. I must say I found it rather touching


meaway, I tell all around this table, I ’ve had a


good day. EDWARD TWINBERROW # More letters on page 46


so glad. So before you'should call me and whisk


pray. I thank thee Lord for what I have had. But for another few years, I ’d be ever


mine. But now I ’ve got old and terribly grey, I get down on one knee and I do try to


and felt that it could be of some interest or amusement to your readers. 'Hie poet in ^estioir is Sam Robinson and his poem (below) is entitled “Sam’s Lament”; When I was young and in my prime I ran around this estate just like it was


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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Fans At the meeting of Friends And Neighbours, in Bolton-by-Bowland, the


, speaker was Mr Clitf Astin on “Don’t you wish you hadn’t said this”. He gave a humor­ ous account of the daft statements from silly people and genuine slip- of-the-tongue words that he has put together over the years. These included a lady asking for a packet of “polio”


mints, “typhoid tea” and “mongoha paint”. He


included stories told by Noel Coward, and one from his six-year-old niece, that made eve­ rybody giggle, stating, when she returned fi-om church one Sunday the story that day was about “four tomatoes” when in fact it was really the


40 martyrs. He read lots of articles from the press including one which an­


Everyone enjoyed the evening and thanks were given by Mrs Jeanne Bishop.


The next meeting is Wednesday, May 2nd when John Foley will talk about “Hardy Plants for the Spring Garden”. Hostesses are Alice Pickard and Dor­ othy Wolfenden.


CHATBURN


Photograph The Diamond Jubilee


photograph competi­ tion is now open. En­ tries are being taken at Chatbum Library up to the closing date of May 31st. The competition theme is “Chatburn Village 2012”. Catergo- ries include the village, landscapes, gardens, people and all creatues great and small. There are three classes de­ pendent on age, and the competition is open for everyone. Winners will be announced during


, the Chatbum Diamond Jubilee Celebrations from June 2nd to 4th. It is planned that winning entries are to buried in a time capsule to mark this Diamond Jubilee year, creating a valuable legacy for the future. More information and entry forms can be ob­ tained from Gary Wil­ son at Chatbum Library on 01200 441047.


Nearly new There is to be a nearly new sale at 2 p.m. on Satur­ day in Chatbum Prima­ ry School hall with lots of household goods and clothes at giveaway pric­ es, all proceeds are for church funds so why not


nounced “Montgomery flies back to front’-’.


free and tea and coffee will be served.


Bingo An Easter bingo after­ noon was organised by Rosemary Norgrove for residents, visitors, day care clients and friends of The Manor House, Chatburn. Easter eggs and wine were among the prizes. The busy af­ ternoon was rounded off with a potato pie supper and £188 was raised for


their Torchlight Proces­ sion fund.


The residents had a fabu­ lous afternoon singing the old melodies along with Maria and remi­ niscing over their own wartime experiences.


CHIPPING


AIrnshouses Notice is given that a va­ cancy exists for a Bra-


bib’s Almshouse, for the tenancy of 33 Windy Street, Chipping.


Persons of good charac­ ter residing in the area of the parishes of Bow-


land-with-Leagram, Clipping and Thomley-


with-Wheatley are eligi­ ble for appointment.


Applications must be made in writing to John Stancliffe, 4 Brickhouse Gardens, Chipping, PR3 2QG on or before April 22nd. Every applicant must state his or her name, address, age and occupation and must be prepared to produce sufficient testimoni­ als and other evidence upon request.


Almspersons will be re­ quired to contribute a small weekly sum to­ wards the cost in main­


taining the almshouse of the charity


Wl At the meeting of Chipping WI Mrs Dorothy Pres­ ton welcomed members and guests to the village hall. The guest speaker, Brian Halliwell gave an intriguing talk entitled “Golden Age of Com­ edy” with interesting snippets fronr comedi­ ans of the past includ­ ing Norman Wisdom, Wandering Walter and Jimmy Clitheroe. With some examples of simple comedy like the “what’s what” joke and custard pies. Mrs Mona Clarke expressed thanks.


Raffle winner was Mrs Pat Gifford and Sheila De-


Uniforms A 1940s afternoon was en­ joyed by all at The Man­ or House, Chatburn, when Maria from Man­ chester came dressed in WAAF uniform. She sang many of Vera Lynn’s songs and those of her contemporaries.


c(Me and grab yourself a bargain. Admission is


whurst won the compe­ tition for an old theatre programme. Birthday flowers were presented to Barbara Kitchin.


There will be no lunch this month, the next lunch will be on the May 16th.


The next meeting will be on May 2nd when Heather Slater will give a talk entitled "Nanny to the Saudi Royal Fam­ ily”. The competition will be for a self photo­ graph as a baby.


New members and visitors always welcome.


GRINDLETON


Fun and games The theme for this evening’s meeting of Grindleton WI is “The 2012 Olympics” and will take the form of indoor games. No special sports gear is required.


Members who are attend­ ing the beading day at the home of Cynthia Openhaw on May 12th should bring a deposit of £5 tonight.


Music in the Air The Grand Choir, con­ ducted by Olivia Ma­ son, will be singing at West Bradford Village Hall on Friday, April 20th at 7-30 p.m. They will be joined by solo­ ists from Ribblesdale School under the lead­ ership of Olivia Mason and Bowland School under the leadership of Hilary Kellow. Come and enjoy an evening of fine singing and musical talent. Tickets are £7- 50 each and include tea or coffee and biscuits and are available from Carol Pye, tel. 01200 441507. Proceeds in aid of St Ambrose Church Grindleton, funds.


Diamond jubilee Plans are now under way


• things red, white and blue.


It all kicks off with sports day on Saturday, June 2nd. Along with the


traditional races, there will be stalls and other attractions, not to men­ tion the delicious after-


noon teas supported by Grindleton WI. This rolls into the evening with supper, licensed


bar, live music and danc­ ing till late.


Villagers, get your think­ ing hats on for your en- tiy for the best dressed house competition. This will be judged on Sunday, June 3rd and a prize be awarded at


the Mad Hatter’s Jubi­ lee Party.


A treasure hunt through­ out the village (on foot)


' is planned, with ah entiy fee of £1 and this can be completed at any time convenient to yourself,


■ for the Grindleton Ju­ bilee weekend and all


over the course of the weekend. A prize will be awarded at the Mad Hatter’s Jubilee Party.


In line with the nation­ wide Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday, June 3rd, Grindleton will be holding a Mad Hatter’s Jubilee Party in the fqrni of a Jacob’s join picnic. Bring whatever you would like to eat and drink to share with fi'iends and neighbours. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as a charac­ ter from Alice in Won­ derland, but if dressing up isn’t your thing, a mad hat will suffice! Prizes for best outfit and hat will be awarded at the picnic. There will be games to play, jubilee cocktails to savour and a quintessentially English


good time to be had by all.


^ HARROP FOLD


Fellowship Harrop Christian Fellow­ ship welcomed the Rev. Lex Thakur, of Roch­ dale. He is an interna­ tional Bible teacher who has just returned fi'om a mfeionaiy teaching tour visiting Indonesia, the Philippines, Mauritius and Malaysia, despite a number of setbacks. He spoke on how the message is spreading in Asia and stated it was estimated there were over 20,000 bom-again


Christians in war-torn Iran.


Gn Sunday next the speaker will be Norman Pearson and there will be short talks by repre­ sentatives from Chris­ tians in Poverty at the end of the meeting. All are welcome.


KNOWLE GREEN


The van Please remember “Stan the Van” will be on the Knowle Green Village Hall car park today fi-om 2 until 4 p.m. Pay a visit ■ to the van if you require advice on any local issue or help seeking advice


He spoke on Luke chapter 24 — The Road to Em- maus — and how Jesus wasn’t recognised as he expounded characters fi'om the GId Testament who had been chosen by God, showing how God had a plan to send Jesus to save man by the death on the cross for their sins and be recon­ ciled to God. Tonight the Bible study will welcome Mervyn and Lucy France, of Scorton who will give a Power­ Point presentation of their work in children’s homes they have found­ ed in Thailand, Burma, India, Nepal and Brazil.


for anything that is a worry to you. The van will also be present on the car park on Thurs­ day, May 3rd.


Line dancing Line dancing recom­ mences after the Easter break in Knowle Green Village Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. New danc­ ers are most welcome. Just come and you will soon be dancing like a pro. Admission is £2.50 and includes drinks and biscuits. For details tel. Jean on 01254 878447.


Ladies meet The North West area wom­ en’s meeting of the Con­ gregational Federation will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Tuesday, April 17th at 2-30 p.m. Tne speaker


will be Mrs Joan Clark, of West Bradford, and the meeting will be fol­ lowed by a light tea. All ladies of the area are most welcome to come along and share in this event.


LANGHO


Church news Gn one of the hottest March days on record, two parishioners of St Leonard’s Church, Langho, did an after­ noon of Easter baking,


Mr Jim Bridge and Mrs Pam Campbell, two re­ cently retired lecturers, from Blackpool and Fylde Catering College, gave lots of tips for their demonstration. Jim in particular soon had


at Mytton Fold Hotel.


everyone relaxed and laughing.


Afternoon tea was served with .delicious cakes made by Pam and also hot cross buns, made


during the demonstra­ tion.


Raffle winners were:


Stuttard and Pat Coop­ er.


Lilian Hargreaves ex­ pressed thanks. The £140 raised will go to St Leonard’s Church.


LOW MOOR


Family walk The next family walk fi-om'


Sunday April 22nd and takes in an interesting introduction to Stocks Reservoir without doing the full circuit. .An ap­ proach along the ban^ of the Hodder from Slaidburn past Ham- mertonHall.


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