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the St George’s Day Service and raised another £250.32, bringing the total for the weekend to over £1,000.


1 certainly give thanks for your amazing' generosity.


ecent anonymous donor of £5,000; we have no way of knowing who you are but


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osity so far; there is still over £50,000 to go but vye are well on the way and as every­ one can see we have made a start - we aim to.complete the work before Christmas


. REV..AJ«)YFR0UD The Vicarage


Church Street Clitheroe


Parish council will


welcome opinion ^ a g r e e wholeheartedly with Stewart Pimbley s letter headed “What must I do


welcome when first built, but that isn’t the tault of the people who moved there, nor


VOW a r e a w a i G i i g


buUt. The blame for all of this falls fair and square on the heads of the developers,


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value of your home, you have every right to object.


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lived here one year or 100 years; if you in­ vest your hard earned cash in a property you want that property to keep its value and when you see development after de­ velopment being planned, taking away the quality of the area and ultimately the


r ^ matter whether you have fsult that the school was never


Village he has a right to an opinion like eveiyone else here. The fact that he lives m a relatively new house doesn’t mean he can t object to more houses being built. We all know that Calderstones was not


19*7^ opinion” (Valley Views, April Having invested in a property in this


■ _ Two thoughts to leave you with: when there is the controversy over how much tax relief the wealthy can claim, it is inspir- ing.to know that people can give without any thought of reward (as Jesus taught us to). 1 am also constantly reminded, as we keep raising money, of the widow Jesus pointed out to his'disciples who gave a small amount but gave all that she had. I hank you to everyone for your gener­


tor allowing us to collect on Friday and Saturday - our dedicated team of volun- teers raised £829.73. Secondly, thanks to p


and Guides who took part in r I would also like to say thank you to the Firstly, thanks to Booths supermarket


truly in-spire-ing t h a n k you to everyone who donated so ^


• front to fight this wholesale invasion of greedy developers who don’t understand the area and care about it even less.


amongst ourselves. We need a united


- bunch, my wife tells me. She should know - she is one of them. It is easy to do; simply look on the noticeboard at the entrance to Vale Gardens or visit the Parish Council


position is being advertised now and there IS a time limit.


DAVID EARNSHAW, Woodlands Drive, Whalley


Glad my wife isn^t here to see this!


with our son. We fought all the way for anything which he received. Now Cam­ eron and the “neutralised” MP we have are clamping down! On whom? On the people such as Cameron’s son who, had he lived, would have been supported bv us/the state? Hypocrites!


suggested by the nurse on the morning they told us he was handicapped, then thi state would have paid a lot more than it is now paying my son and I. That was only 20 ye^s ago! Is anybodyashamed? I care for him on an unpaid basis. Now


he and I have the worry and the suggested "PP’ng off the state.


Well there are lots more people in Clithe- NAME AND ADDMSS SUPPLIED


Jobcentre Plus (which I suggest should be renamed Jobcentre Treble Minus) investi­ gating the need” for my handicapped son to continue to receive benefits, I am glad she IS no longer with me. The state has given us very little help


T l f f i ^ are very few occasions when I am glad that my wife is dead, especially today on our wedding anniversary. But having received a letter from the


website (www.whalIeyparishcouncil.org. uk) but you need to do it quickly as this


and problems of your neighbourhood to a wider audience. The Parish Councillors are a friendly


.a resident of Calderstones would be very welcome. The position of Parish Council­ lor is unpaid and non-political.'It doesn’t take up much of your time, just one meet­ ing per month and the odd committee meeting. It is an excellent way to inte­ grate, make friends and bring the views


are set ajiart from the main village. I have a suggestion for Mr Pimbley to rectify this. There is a vacancy on the Parish Coun­ cil, due to the resignation of a long-term member and I’m sure an application from


; There is a certain resistance to the resi­ dents of Calderstones, partly because they


I never expected to


be treated like this Below is a letter to Chancellor George


Osborne from a Clitheroe resident who has asked us to also publish a copy in his local newspaper


the high earners of this country, including you and the Prime Minister and all your Cabinet colleagues, a rise of 5%, which in many cases will amount to tens of thou­ sands of pounds, do you not think that


and country in the employment of the former Ministiy of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, I never expected to be treated in the manner that you are now imposing on tnQ pensioners of this country. Wfe have become nothing more than cash cows” and are being denied what we


problem with the legacy of debt you were left with by the Labour Government, but 1 contend that you are being very unjust in targeting a very vulnerable section of the populace to solve your difficulties. NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED


If we had given up our son at birth, as Fm desperately


seeking Susan... I AM looidng for Susan Tingey who did hve, or still hves, in Whalley.


years ago, and I would like her to tel- 1438o


T I used to meet her in Todmorden 25


citizens in the UK, this is a total disgrace and I would appreciate your comments on how you can justify such action. I appreciate that you have a massive


have worked and saved for. To my riiind, and to millions of other


your action is totally inequitable? ^ e r 40 years of loyal service to Queen


pension increase being reduced from 5.2% to 1.43%. . In view of the fact that you have given


tax code, which, taking into account the changes in tax rules and personal allow­ ances, has resulted in my Civil Service


my total income for the current financial year. As a result I have been given a new


code for 2012/13 which took into account the increase in my state pension, but not my Civil Service pension. I therefore had to inform HM Revenue of what would be


I HAVE recently received notices inform­ ing me of the increases to my state pen­ sion and also to my Civil Service pension, both of which were 5.2%. I have also received a notice of my tax


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entitled “Flowers of the Medi­ terranean”. Spread over several years, stops were made ranging from


I r ises were common throughout, known as the


‘ landscape in mid-Februarv


the Algarve in Portugal to Cy­ prus. In between were details of the flora from the Costa del Sol, Benidorm, Nice, Monaco, Malta and Crete.


Barbary Nut in beautiful pale colours. Antirrhinum and ' peonies blossomed in the dry


FOR the final lecture of their wnter season at the St Mary’s Centre, Clitheroe Naturalists heard Gerry Stephens tell of ms botam'cal journeys in a talk


■ tete'rflies - Green Hairstreak Yellow and Swallowtails. Hills above the Costa del Sol were covered with Autumn Snow- flake and Sweet Alyssium.


nidorm, near Alicante, lime­ stone caves were spectacular


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mrae and lavenderflourished. There were also many orchids and hellebores including the Bee and Sawfly Orchids, and


f almond trees sported both 55 and 70 F ,-herbs such as


ffufed stalagmites and


lowers and the previous years femperatures between


the journey reached Be­


and the prettyTiooped Petti- roat Narcissus encouraged the


mcluded borage and a delicate sand crocus.


enormous ETaoe hvacinths. ‘ '


scary encounter with a scor- Dion m bed. Yerses alone the


the habitat for squirting cu­ cumbers whilst there was a


Crete were


ed too colours to harmonise with Its background. Flowers


the town and harbour,gardens containing many varieties of cacti, some three to four feet across and others in flower were the only plants grown. Malta was the first island on one tnp when the sea was too. rough to enter the famous Blue Grotto Cave. On land a chameleon sport-


On a visit to Monaco, above roads were ablaze with colour, 538646.


of summer walks got under way last weekend (April 21st) and are held on alternate Sat­ urdays until the end of Sep- For details call 01200


after a range of questions were answered. Clitheroe Naturah'sts’ series


thers thanked Mr Stephens


and a vibrant red and yellow. Chairman Muriel Carru-


chids and the irises again but the most impressive flowers were the peonies which were m many colours—


intense pinks


gladioli, giant fennels, capers and globe artichokes. ,


Cyprus - many or­


■ Laura on 07725514530. Next week’s meeting is another night of rally preparation, members should bring any materi­ als they heed with what they have done so far and meet in the village hall at 7-30 p.m.


CHATBURN


Queen’s birthday The Queen’s birthday last Saturday was celebrated - with The Manor House, Chatbum, trimmed with flags and bunting. Staff and residents wore the traditional colours and a buffet tea rounded off


Young farmers This week members of Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club met in the village hall and began preparing for the regional and county rallies which are taking place on too Sundays, May 13th and 27th, both at Gisburn Auction. It was fantastic to see that most members have entered a competition and preparation can now begin. Chairman and secretary are happy to be as much help as they can and if parents/ ^ardians have any que­ ries regarding the com­ petitions, please call


The new Thursday lunch experience will com­ mence on May 3rd the first Thursday in May, the lunch time is 11-30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. fol­ lowed by the ei^erience, all are welcome.


Billington Community Cafe Bar will be open as usual on Saturday. A warm welcome will be made to all who wish to visit and a cup of coffee can be enjoyed, even if it’s your first time, you never know you might like what you see ,ifs different.


Community The speaker at Billington Community Church on Sunday was the Rev. Don Johnson. The talk about the Trinity was put bn hold for the time being because a rele­ vant subject became the point of discussion and was beneficial to all who were present. Coffee was served and a further discussion was held.


EMAIL: Email your village news to marcia.morris@eastlancsnews.co.uk CLICK: Log on to www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk for village news online the afternoon.


St George


Red and white were the colours of the day to cel­ ebrate St George’s Day at The Manor House, Chatburn. Traditional English roast beef and fish and chips out of


newspaper were on the menu.


CHIPPING


Exhibition During May thee will be an exhibition of calligraphy by Norman Kelly in Bra-


p.m. weekdays, admis­ sion is free.


Young farmers Members of Chipping YFC met on Monday at Lower Lees Farm, Cow- ark, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs G. Rob­ inson for a beef stock-


Next week members should meet at 7-15 p.m. at the church


where they will judge fat Iambs.


GISBURN


Young farmers Members of Gisburn Young Farmers’ Club met in the Festival Hall


available from the new “WI Food” range, from which WI flour was also donated as one of the prizes in the raffle.


The car treasure hunt will take place on Monday June 11th, more details to follow.


Next week’s meeting is judging fat Iambs, mem­ bers to meet at the Fes­ tival Hall at 7 p.m.


tractors some of which were over 30-years-oId, was the judge. Thanks were given by Chris Thompson.


for novelty judging of , 9* Gisburn yil- toy tractors in prepara- mge Diamond Jubilee tion for the county show in June. Mr John Ban­ croft, who provided the


muc.


At the next meeting, Brian Clarke will talk about long trips in short boats and the competition is


thP WT c costs.


GRINDLETON


Gardening tips. ^ Music in the air Gisburn Wl meml___


and visitors from Slaid- burn, Downham and Broughton with Elslack WIs spent an enjoyable evening in the company of the inimitable Bill Blackledge, a regular- character on Radio Lancashire who is one of Lancashire’s leading •, authorities on all as­ pects of gardening, who answered members gar-


members Musiewas definitely in the rnm Ci JH


at West Bradford Vil­ lage Hall when the Grand Choir with their conductor Olivia Ma­ son entertained with a' KNOWLE GREEN


afr last Friday evening


joyed by I ________________ Singers from both Rib­ blesdale and Bowland schools also took part in the concert - Bowland


the WI’s Denman col­ . lege towards renovation


produce show, and a do- Round the Green The village’s newsletter is


celebrations, Gisburn WI are involved in the


under production. Any­


one with any news or ar­ ticles they would like to submit should contact Nanqr Bailey 826903 or Agnes Bland 826559.


for a boat. The group YOUth Club meeting is on May 23rd. Young people are invited ,


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to Hurst Green Youth Club tomorrow, Friday in the Memorial Hall. All those ages nine and over can take part in a variety of activities from 7-30 p.m. Adult volun­ teers to join the rota are always needed.


judging competition, where master judge for the evening was Mr Mark Blakey. Results were: 1st, Matt Parkin; 2nd, Jessica Seed; 3rd, Peter Holden. Thanks were expressed to the hosts, judge and stew­ ards Tim Hamlet and Richard Seed by Matt Parkin.


a.m. to 5 p.m. closed 1-2


Nb’s Gallery, Chipping. Open every day


■ from 9


dening questions from his vast knowledge and experience, matched with a unique and down s to earth humorous


tyle. Mary, one of the winners


Other visitors included chairman Mary Gibson and Ann Phythian from Lancashire County Fed­ eration office.


royal garden party in May, described the out­ fit she would be wearing and sought advice from' members on the colour of a hat to complement her outfit. This prompt­ ed a lively discussion and Mary promised a photograph in Hotpot,


the federation newslet­ ter,


Ann accepted hats knitted X


^eps to travel to Laund Winning entry in the com- Farm, Chipping for the — ---- final leg of their stock- judging competition,


petition was a retro radio biscuit tin, and a special prize was given to the lucky lady who found a ticket hidden under her chair.


Home-made cakes biscuits and tray bakes were served during the so­ cial pah of the evening, where Bill’s plants were on sale along with home-made jams and marmalades made by ' members.


Afghanistan wlio need to be transferred. Ex­ plaining why the hats were important, Ann described experiences of her daughterwho had just returned exhausted from a stint with the medical services in Af­ ghanistan.


ish stocks of woolly hats Sunday fast Harrop for injured patients in Christian Fellowship


by members to replen- FellOWShip U ie ...1______ 1 U/PlY'rtmArl vA m >1» ^


Next Sunday Edwin Hol­ land, of Preston, will be guest speaker.


HURST GREEN


Wl There will be a talk by Heather Davis enti-


tied “Angels with Dirty Faces” at the meeting of Hurst Green WI tonight in the Memorial Hall. The competition is for an old book. Details and new members contact Barbara Herd 826350.


Tonight will be the prayer meeting at 7-45 p.m.


. Bethel Evangelical Church, Preston. Stu­ art’s message was on having Faith as opposed to “Unbelief’. He point­ ed out that we need to believe that Jesus died for our sins and step out in faith. He mentioned disciples who doubted, but had through rev­ elation come to beh'eve. We look forwards to his next visit.


welcomed regular visi­ tor Stuart Rogers, of


singers under the lead­ ership of Hillaiy Kellow sang excerpts from their recent musical hit “Fid­ dler on the Roof’ and the Ribblesdale Singers, under the leadership of Olivia Mason, sang modern songs which in­ cluded an Adele medley and a mellow saxophone solo by Jamie.


just under £400 was raised for Grindleton’s


St Ambrose Church funds. HARROPFOLD


appreciation by the pro­ longed applause at the end of the evening. John Pye was compere and


, on Saturday April 28th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and again a large number are expected to attend.


Breakfast Knowle Green will be a busy place this Saturday morning for the popular bikers’ breakfast held in the church hall from 9 a.m. until noon. All bikers are welcome to attend for a free tradi­ tional bikers’ breakfast and brew. For more information on any of


. these events contact Pastor Chris on 01254 878394.


Military whist


Dominoes and military whist will be played in Knowle Green Village Hall on Wednesday May 2nd. The evening commences at 7-30 p.m., admission is £1.50 including tea and bis­ cuits and all are most welcome.


Stan the van


The Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council “Stan the Van” will be attending Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall car park on Thursday May 3rd from 2 until 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to find out about anything that is troubling residents re­ garding Ribble Valley Council. All the infor­ mation is completely free of charge.


Lunch concert The successful luncheon concerts presented by John Travis Events will recommence in lOiowle Green Village Hall on


ing works by Mozart and Brahms. The concerts commence at noon and are followed by lunch­ eon. To book telephone 01254826948.


LOW MOOR


— North West area of the Congregational Fed­ eration recently held a ladies rally in Knowle Green Church when


On Sunday at 9-30 a.m. there is a special serv­ ice to welcome the Rev. Hilary Murphy who has a remarkable story to ■ tell of her work in South


Africa. • Village news


continues on the next page


Cream teas The next event at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, will be cream teas on Satur­ day from 2 to 4 p.m.


Thursday May 3rd when the Deconet String Quartet will be perform­


was Mrs Joan Clark, of , West Bradford, and tea / was served in the village' ' hall. The afternoon was voted a great success. The spring assembly of the Congregational Federation will also be held in Knowle Green


more than 100 ladies attended. The speaker


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