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‘Horror and sad­ ness’ at changes


of refurbishment BUT to demolish the whole building is unthinkable


to do what you can to save this beautiful building! n am e and address supplied


Whyldckahian when he’s down?


:^V IN G read last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, I feel compelled to wnte in response to the court report outcher made a pig of himself


effectively made a mockeiy of someone’s surname. The title of the report would have been


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who does a lot for his community Yes he made a mistake but that is no reason to msult his f ^ l y name in this way.


when a Mr Pratt drives at 35mph or Ms Merry has one too many!


CLIVE SPURGEON, Clitheroe


Let’s not be ‘Valley of the Turbines’


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support me by objecting to this proposal by sendmg a letter to the planning depart- ment at Ribble Valley Borough Council


j/2012A)o39, before July 26th. appheation number


BARRY BOARDMAN, Snodworth Farm, Snodworth Road, Langho


Turbines too big


the planmng department of Ribble Valiev Borough Counefl:


for this location "niE following is a copy of a letter sent to ^


Valley Of The Turbines”. I appeal to all your readers to join and


"'“ t to become the


turbines, 50kvy Endurance E-3120. ■ 'Hiis would seriously impact on the vis­


sited above Carr HaU Garden Centre in Langno. It is proposed to install three 150ft wind


I WISH to register my strong objection to the proposed application for a wind farm


I dread to thuikwhatyour paper will sav ■


ment - talk about kicking a man when he IS down! I do not know John Butcher particu-


to compound the agony of a man who is obviously still raw from a recent bereave­


more understandable, but still below the belt, if John Butcher was a butcher by cas trade, but I do not believe that this is the Instead, the decision has been taken


e.


JNHS premises and damaging the inside of an ambulance. In many years of reading your paper, I c ^ o t recall another instance when it has


J ^ n Butcher for causing a nuisance on court appearance of


Kibble Valley residents 1! Keep a careful watch for when the plan- mng appUcation goes in and be prepared


D m anyone else react with horror and sadness at the article about the proposed changes at Bowand High School? Admittedly the old building needs a lot


b ^ ? r e are 150 years ofhistoiy in that old m l^ g and the memories of hundreds of


at this site, which I have been told has a height of 25 metres. This is quite a thin mast.


sources on principle, but this develop­ ment is on a massive scale, overwhelming the visual amenity of Ribble Vally.


M.J.FRANEY Durham Road, Wilpshire


Unimpressed by ‘improved’ service


a nonsense headline. If an improved serv­ ice was to be introduced on June 24th why not publicise it properly, before it happens? Timetables in local shops, even actually on the buses, before the change’ No, too easy that!


°


_ There were no timetables on the local buses m the week before, just a leaflet list­ ing the changes (one of which I saw but could not have, as it was the only one on


wards. And still no timetable on the buses ^ see on the X80 route, fo^


t h l c i / a Z ?ouTes"° th


°n


dnvere. How is the shambles today?” one asked. Why do the buses have to s o^at


eiat the bus on Market S f r ^ e S e or iS mmutesofawaitlater?


c o r iu tinnV “M e a r l i e r Council has chosen the wrong firm for Margaret’s ode to


tion? No change, we’re still in the...?” Lancashire County


cneaper, but the management” seemg to have overreached itself. One sunei^ri! Mr was telhng one of the drivers that they were going to take on more drivers This


low suit? A nice little discussionTmoS chums in a small backroom.


Consultation is a word whirh


to produce a result which they S f Much like most public enquiries!, but we


P o lilla an ^ ow ar6und like ronfottSa wedding. They consultLvith who S


wam


S ^ - ^ 1 lK ^ P P “ ®‘^'^h®"wehadon^ of them m Chtheroe recently!


nor do I know anyone who was. Was it a focus group session, much as the Lahnnr Party med to use, and now the Tories fol


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consu tations. I use the service every rinv n^r 3 “ t?®


Alf^nf tv® ‘^‘‘ungover and not beforei All of this emanated, allegedly from


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helped the parish fulfil its dreams. . ^ forms and applications,


m ^ e us all feel very proudf h»i


hours, reams and reams


and all throughout the year. itrir. ?


l o ^ of fiind-raising and dedication, rnn ° ° * work here can cany on,-with a congregation second to none. brings great cheer, to one


long may it continue happily ever after. m a r g a r e t b e l l


tion, brought to us with great direction. service full of fiin, love arid laughter,


off with a musical selec­


ple°"S^ work have saved the stee- family Proud, have


‘Steeple Power’ Magdalene’s loyal people,


ques­


railway station or the interchange to ch^ge drivers, when many oeoDle wi«:h tn


another change of July 6th at A f.^Pens've! Publicise it after­


based on a Lancashire County Council press release. “Improved Bus Services for Valley” is


IN your July 5th edition there was a real­ istic letter complaining about local buses (not services!) then a most unrealistic ar- ticle alludmg to better local bus provision wluch should have been labelled as an Ad­ vertisement Feature - it was all too clearly


much visible from many points of Wilp­ shire, and also from Longridge Fell which overlooks the valley. The three turbines would be detrimental to views from Wad­ dington Fell, Pendle and.Whalley. I am in favour of renewable energy


are unaware of the considerable noise fac­ tor in the operation of these turbines. The existing temjjorary mast is very


would be very much higher, a further 21 metres. In addition, they would be of a much more robust construction, and much more obtrusive on our precious landscape, and what is more, intheslendergreenbelt between Wilpshire and Langho. I suspect that many residents of this area


I see that the proposed three turbines


I WRITE to you on the subject of plan­ ning application 3/2012/0539P, at Carr Hall in Wilpshire. I have noticed that the temporary mast


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Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe or email; dimcan,smith@eastlancsnews.co.iik


Let them talk, I’m


not listening! I READ with interest - and much fellow feeling - the letter about the computer scam and follow-up phone calls.


Although on the Telephone Preference Service, I get lots of unwanted calls, many


the handset to rest on the table or wher- fver the phone happens to be - don’t put It back on the rest. Leave them talking to themselves for as long as they wish! It means they are paying for the call


talked into something you don’t want It works for me.


^ n “ lied or JUNE WEAVER,


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May p p . Next year we will be at Royal ’ ^°"tltsea, around May 11th.


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LEIGHEACTON, Membership Secretary


attihated Sea Cadet Coips on three train- *"g smps - one sail, two motor. Membership is all of £8 per annum, nquiries to: Leigh Easton, Glenmoray,


We also sponsor Sea Cadets from our


Albion Centaur Association - is open to anyone who served at any time on these snips. We send a magazine three times per year and run events including AGM/ Social, sea trips with HMS Bulwark, and anniversaiy commemorations at home and abroad, m i ls t our “Home Port” is Portsmouth, this year’s AGM/Social was ^ f i the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool on


bers are withheld, so I weaken sometimes and answer. I If it turns out to be a call I do not want


use my second ploy - gently put down


have Call Display, which shows who is calling me (if you don’t have this, use the second solution). If “International” is displayed, I leave it to ring. Similarly if withheld” shows up, I usually leave it ' However, I do have friends whose num­


from abroad, which the service cannot stop, apparently. I have rivo solutions. On. my phone 1


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BALDERSTONE


A competition for a medal of some kind was won by Gwyneth Ashworth


The next meeting will be on August 14th at 7-30


Ryan. Raffle winners were Jane Holmes and Bernadette McCreaiy.


,


At the meeting of Balder- stone and District WI members enjoyed a talk by Mrs Deborah Corn­ wall entitled “Moun­ taineering to Paralym­ pics”.


wi ~


with the response from the organisation.


BOLTON-BY-BOW- LAND


with runner-up Joan Friends and Neighbours of T> 7. _ rr,


FANS Bolton-by-Bowiand met


p.m. in Mellor Brook Spirits were high although Community Centre. Anyone interested in joining will be most welcome. Tel. Mrs Joan Woolmington on 01254


a little wet underfoot.


812226. BASHALL EAVES


at The Dog and Par­ tridge, Tosside, for the annual summer walk this month.


Queep’s Jubilee cel- View and overgrown ebrations and decided tree branches which to donate it to the North ' .were obstructing the 30 West Air Ambulance'. mph and “Spid” sign. They are also delighted County Coun. Atkinson


Jubilee On the best dry evening over the Diamond Ju­ bilee weekend, Bashall Eaves Village Hall host­ ed a barbecue to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance. It was a most enjoy­ able evening for more than 60 people who at­ tended. The final total of £500 has been sent Y o u n d fariTIGrS


Ambulance. BILLINGTON


Thanks for organising the walk were given by Mrs Helen Tomlinson.


The next meeting is on


Health Aid Charities by Tim Palmer, hostesses are Mrs Josie Fawcett and Mrs Joyce Lillbum.


to the North West Air Members of Bolton-by- A „K..i— »


Bowland Young Farm­


The speaker next Sunday at 10-45 a.m. will be Mrs Margaret Duck­ worth. All church and non-church are equally invited to share in the fellowship.


Community The speaker at Billington Community Church on Sunday was the Rev.' Don Johnson talking about identifying a dis­ ciple in the crowd. Fel­ lowship followed the service and coffee was served.


. mer break. Members were given programmes for the next academic year which included de­ tails of all forthcoming competitions and events


Cafe bar Billington Community Thankyou to all members. Cafe Bar will be open- • parents and the adviso- ing as usual on Satur- ry for the past year and day. A warm welcome good wishes for a very will bemadetoall who . enjoyable summer, visit and a cup of tea or The first meeting back will


coffcc can be enjoyed as well as a freshly cooked hot meal or a cold dish.


Last experience The Thursday lunch Expe­ rience, due to the lack of support from both the community and church


: membership, has now been ended.


Thankyou ■ Residents of Calder Av­


• ed £200 towards it.- The villagers raised the money during the


• letter from a life-saving charity after they donat-


received a thankyou Matters raised by residents enue, Billington, have


Good luck to Jessica. Townson and Catherine Gravestori who will be competing on Sunday July 23rd at the North­ ern Area Stockman-of- the-Year competition at Brock Auction.


. and of course next year’s meetings.


ers’ Club went to Black­ burn Vue Cinema to watch Ice Age 4 3D. It was a great film arid eve­ ryone had a good time. Sadly this was the last meeting before the sum-


kind, the evening re- Tony Walsh has contact- mained dry and the sun shone throughout the walk. The views from Gisburn Forest were breathtaking. After the walk everyone had a hearty meal provided by The Dog and Partridge.


Wednesday September Inquiries have been made 5th in the village hall. The talks is on Malawi


Christ Church has pur- Lovely Wi


The' Chatburn Circular Walk leaflets have been printed. The artwork has been updated and the photographs im­ proved.


be on Monday Septem­ ber 3rd with the club AGM on Monday. Sep­ tember 24th.


CHATBURN


Parish council A meeting of Chatburn Parish Council was held in the village hall, Downham Road on Monday.


were the urgent need of attention to blocked drains and gullies; overgrown grass by the garages on Ribblesdale


The next parish council meeting will be held on Monday, September 10th at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall.


CHIPPING


'■ August 10th to Skipton on market day. The


Shopping trip CHAOS (Chipping Wel­ fare Committee) shop- ping trip is on Friday


, coach will leave Chip­ ping bus stop at 10 a.m., returning by 5 p.m. All residents of Chipping, Thornley, Leagram, Little Bowland-and Chaigley, aged 60 and over, are eligible to at­ tend with partners.. If you would like to come-


A planning appeal has been made to the Sec­ retary of State for the' development of housing on Old Road, refused by Ribble Valley Borough Council due its proxim­ ity to adjacent mineral reserves. The parish council will make a sub­ mission to the Secretary of State reinforcing ob­ servations previously made concerning this application.


art projector and wide screen which is avail­ able for use by organisa­ tions.


tree. The Youth Forum to be approached about the possibility of con­ tributing towards the topper.


'■ • - the weather was very Community Beat Manager


. reported by several resi­ dents.


ed Hodson’s Coaches and discussed the issue of vehicles passing on the wrong side of the Downham Road bol­ lard. He will liaise with LCC on, this matter and also with a parking problem on Greenfield Avenue, which has been


is no recurrence of this in the future, particular­ ly in the Bridge Road, Downham Road, Ribble Lane and Beech Grove areas of the village.


CountyCmintv Cnimril ic t=.v. ing to ensure that there


s tak­


visited residents whose houses had been flood­ ed caused by the resi­ due of Tarmac block­ ing drains following the recent resurfacing on Downham Road. The council will ascertain Xatrc\ionUncrshhe ouncil


ins Shop as soon as pos- sible. For further details please contact Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995 61586


DUNSOP BRIDGE


WI visit jggg


to purchase a star top- . , Hargreaves.----- per for the Christmas


S. Winstanley, who in­ troduced guest speaker Carol Stinton, a ^ id e at Towneley Hall, Burnley. She explained about the hall itself and also told stories of her meetings with the general public as a guide at the hall. Thanks were given by Mrs Winstanley and the competion for a neck­ lace, judged by Carol, was won by Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs J. Hall and Miss M. Worswick. Raffle winner was Mrs Jean Parkinson and birthday flowers were given to Mrs Angela


over by preside


warpresided ent Mrs


Linda Sawley will speak Harrop Christian Fellow- on Elizabeth Parker, of , ship welcomed Stuart Browsholme Hall. The ~ — competion is for a fam­ ily heirloom and the tea hostesses will be Mrs M. Wood and Mrs J. Jones.


‘^e August meeting Fellowship . i- n GRINDLETON


Clitheroe Area WI Show representatives Barbara and Helen Dewhurst conveyed their thanks to the Grindleton en­ trants for making such a tremendous effort this _ year. Fingers crossed IrHIrfBC© that they will be duly re- The third Hurst Green


During the past few weeks, events organised by the LFWI have been greatly enjoyed, including the Jubilation at Haigh Hall, near Wigan, with displays of memorabilia from the Coronation and home life in the 1950s, a literary lunch at Lytham St Anne’s and an applique day.


warded. The show takes place in Edisford School on July 28th 10 a.m. un­ til 4-30 p.m. and is open to the public. A show­ case for the many and varied talents of local .WIs, it is a breathtaking spectacle. WI refresh-


.the schoolroom, vice- president Judy Cowling welcomed members and guests to the monthly meeting.


ed with one of the few lovely July evenings for a walking treasure hunt round the village. A Grindleton village quiz was organised for non­ walkers. When every­ one was back at base in


Rogers, of.Preston, as guest speaker. His talk was entitled “Love and Joy”. He said; “As Christians our conduct should reflect the Chris­ tian ethos and we should show Christian love not only to fellow Christians but to all people.’’


chased a state-of-the- Grindleton WI was bless- Tonight the prayer meet- . .


ing will be at 7-45 p.m. and on. Sunday Mervyn and Lucy France, of Kay’s Farm Fellowship, Scorton, will be wel­ comed. All are invited.


HURST GREEN


WI date There is no WI this month for Hurst Green mem­ bers, the August meet­ ing is to be bowling and a barbecue to be held at the bowling club on Thursday August 23rd. Please telephone Bar­ bara Herd to book a place on 826350. Mem­ bers who are entering the Clitheroe Area WI Show must take their entries to Edisford School by 11-30 a.m. on Friday July 27th. Please contact Rita 826313 or any member of the com­ mittee if you need help : delivering entries.


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