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about six inches high, made of light metal with rubber inserts, and are bolted to the road. I have seen them being fitted there with hardly any disruption to traffic, it’s that ea^.
fic problems, can anyone tell me were do I apply for one of those permits to park on the pavement and on yellow lines? They must be quite easy to come by going off my observation, mainly near schools. Does this mean we have to have young children to apply, or do the powers-that- be just turn a blind eye?
NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED Local legend now a homeowners
baked into a pie! THIS Coming Good Friday 2012, will mark the Anniversary of the famous meeting at Malkin tower of the pendle witches.
very good exhibition with a miming video of the l612 trials. Maureen Stopforths shop in Newchurch, where you can buy
the magistrate, Roger Nowell, and those suspected of attending were rounded up, apart from those who fled in time. The story has to be one of Lancashire’s most famous, for me personally it’s the tour ism associated with the story that I find of great Interest. There are businesses that have taken advantage of the events of 1612; Moorhouses Brewery have some excellent beers named after the trio; there ' are 12 double decker buses gracing the routes in to Greater Manchester and be yond, all named after the group. The visitor centre at Barrowford has a
by Elizabeth Devise on April 6th, 1612, for the Friends and allies of Demdyke, Chattox, Alison Devise and Ann Red- fearn, who had been imprisoned in Lan caster City Gaol; James Devise it is said slaughtered a sheep of the hill to feed the gathered company. News of the meeting soon reached
This meeting apparently was organised
know they are a waste of time. Because of the gentle lift oflf and kind drop down they provide boy racers with a lovely cheap thrill. I suggest the powers-that-be should take a look at the type used in Spain, or at least some parts. I have had a few shocks over there even at moderate speeds. They impressed me so much I made a point of looking at them closely and concluded that they would be cheaper, easier to fit and much more effective than the Taylor Street efforts. They are about 10 inches wide and
enough to enforce it, illegal parking or the use of phones while driving. I agree that sleeping policemen on many roads would work well, biit I can only think of one road that has them - Taylor Street - and some half-hearted ones on Highmoor Park. I don’t know who designed them, I do
the Spaniards do I, AND I’m sure many more Clitheroe res idents, will agree with your correspondent regarding the waste of money the 20mph signs are. The town itself is not policed well
the Malkin Pie at the shop in Sabden. It was quite unique, strong'evidence of herbs, lamb and a very tasty deep pastry. The Malkin Pie has even attracted nation al TV and will be featured soon. I Wonder what James Devise and the
other Good Friday members would think about a pie named after the Famous Mal kin Tower meeting.
SIMON ENTWISTLE We must stand by By the way, while I am on about traf
when the south-American trading bloc, Mercosur, is falling behind Argentinean blockade requests. Argentina is determined to strangle the
Buenos Aires, but should be decided sole ly by the Falkland Islanders. The Islanders are British because they want to be. The EU gives aid to Argentina at a time
your friends. The residents of the Falk lands have a good friend in Britain.
dear message to President Kirchner. The message; “Self determination, whether it be on Gibraltar, Kashmir or the Falkland Islands is paramount.’’ In difficult times you stand along side
SAJJAD KARIM MEP MEP for NW England
Birth of the 'Wal
ter Mitty^ 3ruppies HAS anyone else noticed that the advent of the mobile phone has developed a new breed of young “Walter Mitty executives” phoning around making instant decisions, that with greater rational consideration are illogical - even impractical? ROBIN PARKER, St Chad’s Avenue, Chatbum.
Rules make entry
in show unrealistic read an announcement in
entries were invited from craft makers across Lancashire and Yorkshire to take part m an exhibition at the Platform Gal lery m Clitheroe.
The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times that
thought I would like to support this event wth something I have carved out of wood. I obtained details and entry regulations^
I have an interest in craft making and
islpd’s economy by asking its regional neighbours to turn ships away bound for the Falklands. Already fresh fruit and veg etables are a premium on the islands. The EU should back Britain and send a
Falklands... again YOU can tell an important anniversary of the Falkland’s War is imminent when Ar gentina ups the rhetoric in a desperate bid to force the UK to cede sovereignty. The matter is not one for London or
Witch toys tea towels mugs and books. But the most recent item to join Pendle witch tourism is a pie. This pie is called the Malkin Pie and is on sale at San Witches of Sabden, made by Mrs Christine Turner. I received an invitation recently to try
only to discover I cannot support this func tion because it is over 12 months since I
pie in the Ribble Valley from having their work on display and giving interest and pleasure to the viewing public. Not con tent with this daft rule, also listed is that all work must be for sale and the Platform Gallery will take 41% commission (I do not want to sell mine) and,- along with that it costs £10 to enter. This is not very en couraging for an interested craftsperson
made this entry and one of the regulations states that “work should have been made within the last 12 months” to be eligible. TTiis ruling will prevent many craftspeo
MRG.HARDMAN, Mitton Road,
Whalley Relief at return of
lost buiich of keys I WOULD like to offer my grateful thanks to the lady who, on finding a bunch of keys took them to Mearley Vets, where I col lected them with great relief.
NAME AND ADDRESS SUPLIED Don't forget about
us non-techno folk OH dear, has modem scientific technol ogy met itself coming back?
stretched to an occasional “treat” so don’t shut us out.
DORIS BROWN Clitheroe.
I came, I saw, I
went to the loo... t h e r e has been a lot of correspondence in The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times re garding the controversial closure of public conveniences in the Ribble Valley. I was therefore very interested to read
phrase “When in Rome” but it does make you think in spite of all the centuries that have passed since then in some ways we really haven’t made much progress at all. CHRISTINE WADDINGTON (MRS), St James Street, Clitheroe
Three men escape fire in flat
THREE people were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inha lation after a fierce blaze at a second floor flat in Clitheroe.
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, Fire crews were called to the incident on Station Court, off Station Road, just before 11-30 p.m. on Saturday. On arrivai at the scene, they witnessed police rescu-
ing a man from the flat, which was already
well alight. Six firefighters wearing breath ing apparatus spent three hours tackling the lire, which had severely damaged the premises. There was also damaae to an external lobby area.
h Three men were treated by paramedics aving suffered smoke inhalation before
Grath stressed the importance of having a smoke alarm, which he claims in this inci dent saved the lives of the three men. The cause of the fire is unknown at this
being taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital. Clitheroe Watch Manager Dave Mc
stage and the incident is under investiga tion.
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recently that the Romans were very keen on public conveniences and in Rome in 315 AD there were 144 of them. It brings a whole new meaning to the
etiser I came to an article headed “Beauty Centre goes online”. Being interested in holostic therapies I read on to see if there was anything of interest to me. To my puzzlement I could find no indication of where in Clitheroe this'Beauty Centre was, even though I read through the arti cle at least five times. That vital informa tion just wasn’t there. If businesses hope to reach full potential of prospective cli entele they surely have to realise there is still a large proportion of ordinary people who still use pen and paper and landline telephones, and to whome a “web” is something a spider spins. With effort and thrift a person can be
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BOLTON-BY - BOWLAND
At the meeting of Friends And Neighbours, in Bolton-by-Bowland, Mrs Louise Farnell in troduced “Why Wood carving”, by Mr Colin Etherington,
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Hostesses are Mrs Joan Howarth and Mrs An gela Hambley.
Young farmers Members of Bolton-by-
The county quiz night takes place on Friday, , March 23rd at Darwen Cricket Club. It is £5pp and includes supper, piease let Laura Airton know by. March 21st if you would like to at tend on 07725514530. We would also like to congratulate Catherine Graveston on making it through to the final.
Well done to Cather ine Graveston, Abbie Lund, Georgina Bul lock and Ella Stanley for competing at the Northern Area public speaking competition. Abbie also competed in junior member-of-the- year after having won at county level. Ella was placed third in the vote of thanks. Well done to everyone for competing and getting so far.
Bowland Young Farm ers’ club went to Black burn for ice skating. They mostly managed to stay upright and all enjoyed themselves.
The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 4th when the talk is entitled “Don’t you wish you hadn’t said this” by Cliff Astin.
The annul village Cancer whist drive will be held on Wednsday, May 30th at 7-30 p.m. in the vil lage hall, the entrance fee is £3. Donations and prizes will be collected by Mrs Joyce Lillburn.
Mr Etherington told mem bers that throughout his working life he was a painter and decorator, but when he retired he attended a beginner’s course for wood carv ing. He passed his City and Guilds and went on to teach a class at Lan caster and Morecambe College that was only duetorunforsix weeks, but eventually lasted for three years. Dur ing this time he carved pictures and scenes of rural villages, inside cottages and beautiful individual pieces, using various kinds of wood. He explained how to be gin carving with a solid block of wood, eventu ally creating fascinating sculptures. He brought along a number of carv ings to see and to feel. Thanks were given by Mrs Claire DalSn.
Next week’s meeting is a ' joint regional meeting hosted by Saralesbury YFC at Osbaldeston Riding Centre. It is on Monday, March 19th and is a talk from the chief officer of the spe cial Constabulary for Lancashire. Members to meet in the village at 7 p.m.
CHATBURN
All proceeds will go to the Chatburn Diamond Ju bilee Fund which will be donated to North West Air Ambulance. The Chatburn Diamond Ju bilee Celebrations are from June 2nd to 4th and are for the commu nity.
CHIPPING
Bingo St Patrick’s Day bingo,
CCCA are holding an annual bingo on Sat urday, March 17th at Chipping Village Hall. The usual excellent prizes will be on offer. Will you have the luck of the Irish?
Wl wildlife President Dorothy Pres
Raffle winner was Hazel . Robinson and Jennifer ■ Kelly won the compe tition for a wildlife ce ramic. Birthday flowers . were presented to Pam
. pests. Barbara Detaey eroressed thanks.
ton welcomed members and guests to the March meeting of Chipping WI hqld in the village hall. Guest speaker Ken Green gave an interest ing talk entitled “Gar dening for Wildlife” and suggested ways of encouraging wildlife into our gardens, pro ducing our own manure, avoidmg using peat, and ways of discouraging
Tickets £7 include supper and can be obtaineci by calling 01200 441624 or 01254 384893 or from Roy Porter Butchers, Chatburn. Licensed pay bar.
This is enjoyable fun danc ing for old and young alike - just follow the in structions from the cafl- er -
dancing.that is not intended to be serious (you can have a laugh at your own mistakes). Live music from the popular The Millstone Band.
Ceilidh A St Patrick’s Day Cei lidh dance is to take place in Chatburn CE School, Sawley Road, at 7-30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th.
stages of the television show “Young Farmer of the Year”, only just missing out on a place on the show. What a credit to the club.
The liext meeting will be on April 4th when Brian Halliwell will give a talk entitled “Golden Age of Comedy on the Radio”. The competition will be for an old theatre pro gramme.
Members were reminded that subscriptions were now due. New members and visitors always wel come.
- meet at the church steps at 7-15 p.m.
GISBURN
Coffee and cake Everyone is invited to go
Anyone wishing to have a ' stall themselves please contact Trudi Wrathall on 01200. 445336 or Wendy Phoenix on 01200445797.
along to Gisburn Par ish Church on Saturday, March 31st from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be coffee and cakes to en joy and also Phoenix cards, cake stall, raffle or yoku might like to take a plant and ex change it for another.
Young farmers Members of Gisburn
' to hear an interesting talk by Laycocks Ag ricultural Heathcare. Thanks were given by Matthew Middleton and everyone received a
Young Farmers’ Club met in the Festival Hall
Next week members will be joining the Rowland Re gion for a joint meeting hosted by Saralesbury YFC at Osbaldeston Riding Centre where they will hear a repre sentative from the Lan cashire Constabulary speak; members should
At their weekly meeting on Monday members were honoured to have former Ireland and Preston North End goalkeeper Alan Kelly to talk to them about his career and his work now as a coach. Thanks were proposed by James All ey and a business meet ing followed.
Young farmers Members of Chipping Young Farmers’ Ciub took part in their annual muck haul round the village and thanks go to all those keen garden ers who bought some of Chipping’s finest manure for their sum mer gardens. The club has also donated some of the same to the Chip ping in Bloom commit tee for their use to help the village’s hopes of further success in the competition this year.
Please pass names to Jen nifer Kelly if interested in joining the lunch group, meeting at noon in the village hall car park on March 21st.
Gdrnall.
Next week’s meeting will be in the Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m. All welcome.
goody bag. GRINDLETON
A butcher’s life President of Grindle-
■ Roy’s home-made ready meals and pies are now very much in demand. His excellent meat is sourced locally as well as from Scotland. To meet Government require ments he had to record absolutely everything involved in his business. Temperatures, quanti ties, hygiene and cook ing times are just the tip of the iceberg. Little wonder that he has a 12- hour working day.
Grace Dobson is collect ing items for the time capsule to be located in
Eight members enjoyed the monthly Jacob’s join lunch hosted by Ann Connell, who was de lighted to show off her lovely new kitchen.
Six members, including Federation Denman representative Kay Hopkinson, attended the LFWI spring coun cil meeting in South- port. The guest speakers were TV chef Rosemary Shrager and NFWI chairman Ruth Bond.
A competition for a poem entitled “Dem Bones” caused much hilarity and was won by Cath erine Taylor, with Ann Connell, Ann Marie Proud and Cynthia Openshaw tying for sec ond place.
Thanks were expressed by Barbara Dewhurst to Roy for a thoroughly enjoyable and enter taining presentation and members sampled bite sized morsels of smoked chicken, pate and cheeses.
Roy encouraged every one to support butchers - any butchers - rather than supermarkets and pointed out that your butcher can tailor your order to your specific needs.
ton WI Mrs Elizabeth Rowntree welcomed members and guests to the’ March meet ing. Popular Chatburn butcher Roy Porter kindly stepped in at the last minute, as the original speaker was no longer available. He gave a fascinating taik’ about his life and “45 years in a 14’ x 14’”, the history of his shop and other shops and build ings in Chatburn and the change in shopping habits resulting from the advent of fridges and modern lifestyle.
The next meeting on April 12th will be a theme night: “The 2012 Olym pics”. Members will be put into teams and chal lenged to five different games. The competition will be for the winning team and the event will close with a medals cer emony.
Any outstanding prizes and groceries for the bingo night on March 22nd should be taken to Catherine Taylor by tomorrow, Friday at the latest. The evening is a sell out and those at tending are reminded to provide their own drinks and glasses.
HARROP FOLD
Tonight the Rev. Diane Hunter will take the Bi ble study, accompanied by her husband on the accordion.
Next Sunday guest preach er will be the Rev. Alan Reeve, of Rochdale, who has a global minis try. All are welcome to meetings.
HURST GREEN
Quiz night The usual quiz will be held in the Bayley Arms, Hurst Green, tonight (Thursday) at 8-45 p.m. Admission is £2 per per son with a jackpot to be won. Get your thinking caps on. Proceeds in aid of St John’s Church hall fund.'
KNOWLE GREEN
Luncheon The Phil Knight Experi
ence came to Knowle Green Village Hall last weekend and provided the entertainment at the memorial luncheon.
- the new Pavilion. She ■ suggests that members write letters for poster ity about the houses in which they live.
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Fellowship Last Sunday Harrop Christian Fellowship welcomed Ivor and Pam Roberts, of Wales. They ministered in word and song accompanied on guitar and mandolin. Ivor’s message was on God’s care for even the sparrow, so how. much more he cares for us. They will visit again in September.
Horwich WI’s resolution, relating to increased in vestment in and employ ment of more midwives, has been chosen to be put before H M Govern ment. LFWI chairman Mary Gibson has been selected for invitation to a Royal Garden Party.
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