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■ ers that be. It would appear that these decisions are made by normal, healthy people. We tend to forget those that have greater needs than those of ourselves, such as wheelchair users needing access to dropped kerbs and, of course, the need for frequent toilet breaks. They need not be fancy toilets, just toilets, but they often mean the difference between going out of the house or staying in. I knew a person many years ago who planned whole jour neys across the country around what we now call “comfort stops”. I would have thought that the “Friends
about this act of vandalism by the pow-
of Brungerley Park” would be horrified at the thought of the park toilets closing when it is being promoted as a place to visit. I am also concerned about losing the toilets in Woone Lane when there will be thousands of people on the streets during the forthcoming Torchlight Procession for several hours, many from out of town, with no nearby facilities to go to. I read that several businesses in town
payers of the Ribble Valley could have a say in this matter they would vote for the keeping of these facilities as a basic hu man right and deem it money well spent. RICHARD DUGDALE, ParkAvenue Clitheroe
Visit the Valley...
but bring a bucket I HAVE just read what I thought was an Ajiril Fools prank thought out by a person of small mind; it appears that people in the Ribble Valley have now to do without toilet facilities. The narrow minded person or persons
ing any indication of them. Also they are only available during their normal busi ness hours and many people will feel em barrassed about using them. I think that this is gong backwards into the future and would hope that the council will have sec ond thoughts on this decision., I believe that if the inhabitants and rate
are going to allow the use of their toilets for the general public. How are we to know which ones these are? I have seen no signs in the streets giv
troduced whereby the public can use the toilets provided by various shops and busi nesses in the area. Who on earth thought that one out? Like the Ramblers spokes person said in last week’s paper, who would allow dozens of mud-caked people into their nice carpeted business premis es? Where will people go if that business or shop is closed? Does that mean a quick trip down a back alley or behind a bush or hedge. Come on, do get real. Let’s get more
. itors and locals carrying buckets and toilet rolls around the area?
RONLOEBELL, Clitheroe
Facilities will be
-bucket and toilet paper, in case they are caught short? Or should they be directed to the nearest big bush for their relief? One hopes that the local Police will turn a blind eye to it all. The Ribble Valley tourist board spends millions in promoting this area; should it now be telling people of the lack of fa-
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• where the savings of £40,000 will be di verted to? One hopes it’s not to bolster up the ever-rising administration cost of Rib ble Valley Borough Council. The idea of rates was to use the money
cilities that they will have when they come here? Can anyone in authority explain
raised to provide, firstly, facilities for the public, with a smaller amount for the a i ministration of those facilities. It would now appear that the administration costs are far higher than the facilities that are now provided. It appears to me that the Ribble Valley needs to redress this sooner • rather than later; surely there is no need
for all the present administration costs that we in the Ribble Valley now have to
have come up with another stimid way of saving money, by closing 33% of the public toilets in the area. Does this mean that all the tourist or local residents who may want visit the area must now carry a
to reduce its expenditure, but at Ribble Valley we try to balance this with ensur ing that wherever possible our essential services are maintained and, if possible, improved. The review of the public con venience provision within the borough is one of many measures that the council has introduced in order to ensure the contin ued value for money that Ribble Valley residents receive from council services and in this case there will be more avail able facilities, despite a few closures. In these difficult times this Council
continues to maintain the lowest level of Band D council tax in Lancashire, and is continuing to work in partnership with the local community in the jirovision of its many services.
c o m ROBERT THOMPSON, Community Services Committee Ribble Valley Borough Council
‘111 informed^ view
of yarn bomb plan I WOULD like to respond to Beryl Tay- C letters regarding the yam bombing of
btheroe castle. -
To be honest I found her views narrow minded and ill informed, even after a rep
resentative from the castle went in person to explain the scheme. She says it is not art; I thought that by the very definition of art that is what this would be. It may not be of use to anybody for the one day it will be ly , but as she has been informed, it will be dismantled and turned into useful
ensure that there is an increased number of facilities available to visitors and resi dents alike and may have a forther benefit of boosting footfall for a number of busi nesses, which would be welcomed by all in the current difficult economic climate. As we all know, the public sector has
as a tourism and leisure destination that public convenience provision is exception ally high. Whilst the Council is looking to close a few carefully selected number of its own public conveniences, it is working closely with local businesses in order to enhance the overall level of toilet provi sion within the borough. The Community Toilet Scheme will
such a negative view has been taken on a scheme that is already improving the pub lic’s accessibility to toilet facilities across the borough, particularly in areas where facilities were not previously available for use by the public. It is a reflection of the Valley’s standing
better, not worse I READ with interest various letters about the introduction of the “Community Toi lets Scheme”. I am disappointed that in some cases
toilets built and upgrade those that were built in the 1930s instead of closing them down, or shall we see a daily parade of vis-
bear? Does no-one realise the pockets are now empty, plus the piggy bank as vyell? Cut costs where it is needed, not facilities. We are told that a scheme is being in
in both Clitheroe and Whalley which en courage people to knit anything rather than insisting they only knit for charity. In the past 12 months, however, we have raised money and sent knitted items to Africa, Vietnam, Alder Hey and other children’s charities, helped fund a foreign aid worker and raised funds for a local church; Some of our items even went with Marion Sycamore to Mombasa, and we donated yam to her as well. We also knit for ourselves, friends and families - some even sell their work - is Beryl against this as well?
together, and needles, and would encour age anyone who loves knitting and feds these skills should be passed on to the next generation to come along and do nate your time - and when the photos of a Castle with a coat on are all over the news and the internet you can say: “See that bit there? I made that!”
Don^t knock it till
youVe knitted it... I HAVE been saddend to read the attacks on the fantastic yam bomb project at Clit heroe castle over the summer. This project
is.designed to bring young
tion between the ages groups and that I eiqierianced knitters will share their skiUs with those new to knitting. Which is the only way this and other crafts will be passed down the generations. As far as I’m aware the yam will not be
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need to attack this project when it will create not only a fantastic youth project, a tourist event for the town and many items which will donated to worthy causes but it will be fun for all involved. As a knitter I
wasted at the end of this project. l am a member of a team of volunteer knitters will be using all the yam to create items such as blai^ets, hats scraves etc that will be donated to charities in THIS country such as homeless charities. It is a shame that Mrs Taylor felt the
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er people who would normally not even consider picking up a pair of knitting I needles to learn to knit. This will not ody boost their confidence but teach new skills | and encourage them to work as a team. The hope IS also to encourage interac
learning to knit and carrying on an ancient skill, would get a lot out of doing some thing both fun and charitable - 1 think it will look amazing and will attract lots of positive publicity for Clitheroe. There is i always room for knitting, no-one should i have a monopoly on charitable giving or on charitable comments! I am already getting all my spare yam
part of this yam bombing project - it is a popular “art” all over the world, people have been doing it to raise awareness and money for years. As usual these things ar rive in Clitheroe long after everywhere else and still they are dismissed by some. | I am sure any young people taking part,
Many of us have .volunteered to be a
tonnes of unused yam sitting in knitters’ f homes all over the country. Beryl is in a very fortunate position to be able to afford to give her own wool away, or is this from donations? She doesn’t say. I attend several knit and natter groups
begged but asked for donations of wool Would she rather they spend our taxes oii buying it instead? There are thousands of I
footorint dovm). , The council, as far as I can see, have not
objects that will then go to benefit British and local charities (keeping the carbon
BILLINGTON
,Tbe service on Sunday in Billington Community Church was conducted by Mr Peter Wright, of
Community
ing on three elements within the passage. ManOf HoUSe Firstly, the straying Chinese New Year was , feet of the disciples, celebrated by sampling
, Clitheroe, who spoke about “The Walk to Emmaus” taken from Matthew, chapter 24, verses 13 to 35 focus-
Next Sunday’s service at 10-45 a.m. will be taken by Mr Dominic D’souza, of Blackburn, A warm welcome to all.
Cafe bar The cafe bar will reopen on Saturday, February
BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND
KATHRIMMER, Billington j
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Young farmers Members of Bolton-by- Bowland Young Farm ers’ Club met on Mon day in the village hall for an indoor sports and games night. There were lots of things to do including Twister and dominoes. It was an enjoyable meeting with plenty of business to discuss. Orders are being placed this week for club tops; these have been kindly sponsored by Silverwoods Waste Management Ltd, who offer a full and complete
and we as Christians need to remember that when we are at our low est ebb, that the Lord is truly closest with us. The scripture was read by Mr Wright. The hymns “In Christ Alone,” “Majesty” and “My Je sus, My Saviour” were sung. Flowers for the communion table were provided by Mrs Anne Holmes.
secondly, their burning hearts and thirdly, the opening of their eyes
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Auction of Promises on Saturday, May 12th in the school hall with pro ceeds in aid of the North West Air Ambulance fund. Any unwanted gifts or skills to be auc tioned would be greatly appreciated. Contact Janet Harrison on 01200 440506 or David and Cynthia Openshaw on 01200440551.
Chinese food at The Manor House, Chat- burn. The alternative meals included sweet and sour chicken, noo dles, egg fried rice and fortune cookies. The dining room was trimmed up with Chi nese lanterns to add to the oriental theme.
DOWNHAM
Doll’s house Downham WI has had suc cess once again with a speaker from their own ranks. When the Janu ary speaker pulled out, member Joyce. Plum- ridge stepped in with her talk entitled “Mini atures”.
4th for good food and Joyce always wanted a fellowship.
Next week’s meeting is climbing in Preston. Members to meet in the \dllage hall car park at 6- 45 p.m., please wear ap propriate clothing and bring £5.
for charities both here and abroad I have j no worries at all about this project in fact 11 think that such projects should be encour-1 aged and not attacked. ■
CHATBURN
Promises Chatburn is holding an
organic wastes. Mem bers are very, grateful to Silverwoods Waste Management for their generosity and espe cially to the managing director Julian Silver- wood for supporting the club.
waste management serv ice, which ranges from Plans for the birthday par- the provision of skips ty in March are under- to the management of waywith a Chinese New large volumes of bulk Year theme this year.
doll’s house after her own had to go when she was evacuated during the war. Her late hus band, Doug, surprised Joyce with the first piece of miniature furniture he made, which was in response to her paying an excessive sum for a piece. They both at tended a course and, over time, became ex tremely proficient in the production of mini atures which they went on to sell at fairs across the length and breadth of the country. It was only through Doug’s health problems that they were unable to t^ e their goods to a promi nent fair in Chicago. Joyce brought samples of their work for every one to enjoy.
Christine Newhouse is the lucky member ise- lected to be delegate at the national AGM at the Albert Hall in Lon don. The speaker for the Febmaiy 16th meet ing is Linda Sawlcy on the. topic “Shoes, their histoiy and mine”.
GISBURN
WI : Gisburn WI members heard from Heather Slater, of Burnley; about the different cus toms, and way of life
' as a woman, in a Saudi Arabian Royal Palace
over seven years as _________________ nanny to the children of
She said Prince Waleed is reputed to be the 26th richest man in the world and the richest Saudi Arabian. Among his
A knitting workshop is be ing held on Saturday, February 18th to hand- knit woolly hats to re quired specifications.. The MOD has made a
second largest investor in Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
Prince Al-Waieed, the nephewofKingAbdulIa Grindleton’s Pavilion of Saudi Arabia.
GRINDLETON __
many attributes he is the The plan is for the build
Project has now raised more than £330,000, and many thanks are ex pressed to all who have contributed with their time or financially.
Members voted from a choice of several resolu tions, one of which will
Quiz teams are to enter the Lancashire Federa tion fun quiz on Mon day, January 30th.
Speakers for the LFWI spring council meeting
The just for fun competi tion title “In metal,” brought an almost
current NFWI chairman Ruth Bond.
LadetteJo_I^dy’_,and
Several suggestions were made as to how mem bers could locally sup port the current WI national “Love Your Li braries” resolution, and suggestions were made of local charities to sup port, following the very successful' Christmas coffee morning.
in the Royal Albert Hall, London, on May 30th.
request for the WI to A village meeting is being help the injured in Af ghanistan who need to be transferred, and cur rent rtocks are very low. Lunch will be ordered from the Gisburn Deli again, by popular re quest.
ers, John Moore and Sons, to take over the site on February 27th and the proposed com pletion date is late Oc tober this year. On com-. pletion there will be new changing rooms and a community hall.
held on Wednesday, February 8th in St Am brose Church parish room at 7-30 p.m. to which all villagers are invited to hear about the final plans, arrange ments for the building period and activities that will happen in The Pavilion.
HARROP FOLD
be taken forward to the FollOWShiD 1
Am Members of Harrop Christian Fellowship welcomed the Rev.
hoped that the celebra tion will involve the ma jority of village residents in one way or another so please get involved if you can. There will be prizes for the best deco rated house, fancy dress, cake competitions and so on. It is envisaged that nearer the date red, white and blue materials and decorations may be in short supply so plan your decorations well in advance. All village organisations are being approached to support the event, if you have an idea or a service you can contribute please get in touch with the organis ing committee via Nan cy Bailey 826903. Keep watching this column for more news about how you can become involved. '
KNOWLE GREEN
Whist drive On Monday whist and
originally ^rang to fame ‘ ° n
in March are Rosematy TnnfpArthe nr.v^r n,.., Shrager, TV cook who
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On Sunday nert at 2 p.m. will be a visit
by Mervyn and Lucy France, of Scorton, founders of a number of children’s homes in Bra zil and Asiz.
on his hand, a smail le- ■ IIIIDCT ISDPrM ver is pressed and his; "UKaT bKfctN
The speaker at the Febru ary meeting will speak on “Stories of Favourite
Gisburn History Society lage celebration led to the formation of an or ganising committee. Af present it is being sug gested that there will be a village picnic on Mon day, June 4th, which is a bank holiday. The event will include races and competitions for villag ers young and old. It is
H is to ry c lu b
, . ■ Green Parish Council to discuss ideas for a vll-
at 7-30 p.m. The speak er is Brian Stott and the subject “Of Local Interest” which sounds very intriguing; Every one welcome with a £2 donation asked from visitors.
pewter bracelet, a Ber lin steel shoe buckle and an Abbeyfield brooch complete with Prince of Wales feathers.
“Sambo” money box meetings and services. where a penny is placed
eyes move as he puts . . . . ■ the coin in his mouth. vVI Also an unusual metal The next meeting of Hurst wine bottle holder, a Green WI is tonight.
. Roy Clarke as the guest speaker. He spoke on 1 Corinthians chapter 9, verse 34 and brought to mind the forthcom ing Olympics compar ing how an athlete must prepare to win to how we as Christians should all the more prepare and press on towards the goal which is to be right with God.
dominoes will be played in Knowle Green Vil lage Hall while' on Wednesday, Febru ary 1st, military whist and dominoes will be played. Both events will commence at 7-30 p.m, admission to either is £1.50 and includes tea and biscuits. All are most welcome.
Line dancing Line dancing continues in Knowle Green Village Hall on Tuesdays with dancing commencing at 8 p.m. New dancers are always most welcome. Admission is £2.50 and includes drinks and bis cuits. For more informa tion tel. 01254 878447 or just come along any Tuesday.
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Puppet show For National Stoiy TeUing Week, Acorn Steiner is
Perfumes” and the com- p iam O n d Ju b l le e petition is for a bottle. " meetmg called by Hurst .
January 26th. This is a members’ meeting and activities will be pro vided by the committee. As it is the first meeting of 2012 subscriptions of £31.50 are due. i.
“The Story of the Snow Maiden” is a 20-minute show costing £2 per tick et, available from Leone on 01200 427988.
LOWMOOR
Club news On Saturday night the lo
cal duo Acoustic Soul will be appearing in Low MoOr Club from 8 p.m. Everyone welcome for a good night out.
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