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TWO Ribble Valley sisters have fulfilled a longstanding ambition to follow in their family’s footsteps and run


putting the pub - which also of­ fers accommodation - on the walkers’ map, as it is on The Tolkien Trail.” In fact. The Eagle and Child


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Weekend weather: Generally cloudier with the odd spot of rain or drizzle on Saturday and temperatures nearer normal.


Sunrise: 6-44 a.m. Sunset: 7-45 p.m.' Lighting up time: 7-15 p.m.


experience in the catering and licensed tr^ades - in fact, you could say it’s a family calling. Together: with their other


sister, Mandy, who will also be heloins them, thev have worked


beautiful location and the views from the back of the pub are incredible. It’s a cosy pub with open fires and a large garden. We hope it’s going to be focal point for local residents and also a walkers’retreat.” The sisters have a wealth of


took its first lunch booking for a walkers’ group within 48 hours of its official opening on March 16th. Michelle said: “It’s just a


Michelle Cummings have just taken over at the Eagle and Child pub in Hurst Green. They’re looking forward to '


their own licensed business. Samantha Hubbard and


a traditional pub, with bar snacks and a really nice specials board.”


there will be no shortage of family support when it comes to heloineout.


And as you might expect,


F^iyilLY AFFAIR: Samantha, Michelle and Mandy pictured with their, parents just before opening the door to customers at The Eaele and Child in Hurst Green, for the first time.


portunity to have my own busi­ ness after 23 years working in the industry and I’m looking forward to meeting local resi­ dents and old friends and new. “We’re aiming to make this


Ribchester for many years with their families and Michelle re­ called: “When we lived in Bol­ ton we used to come over here for days out in Hurst Green and to look at Stonyhiirst College.” Samantha added: “It’s an op­


where their grandfather had the first open grill restaurant in the country, selling Greek Cypriot and English food; their uncles ran a Toby Inn in Edgworth and their mother ran a cafe, called Speedy Snacks and Sandwiches, with her twin sister. All three sisters have lived in ,


for many years at the popular Ribchester Arms, run by their cousin Leon and formerly by their aunt and uncle, Maria and Steve Joyson. The sisters grew up in Bolton,


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the specialist treatment that she re­ ceives.”


grateful to the Round Table for think­ ing about Erin. This money is impor­ tant and will help towards the cost of


£1,000 donation from Clitheroe Round Table. Cindy said: “We are so thankful and


Erin’s parents have held a number of fundraising events which have been supported generously by family and friends. They are delighted with the


the Legacy Rainbow House for spe­ cialist treatment since the age of two, allowing her to finally take her first steps. However, as a result of a leap in demand for the charity’s specialist ex­ pertise, it must raise additional funds. Each current visiting family has been asked to raise £3,000. Since the beginning of this year,


heroe, are hoping to raise the £3,000 needed to fund special support for their daughter, Erin, who suffers from an undiagnosed condition which causes severe learning disability, global devel­ opment delay and low muscle tone. The youngster has been attending


Richard and Cindy Bater, of Clit­


HAPPY: Nine-year- old Erin with her parents and five- year-old brother, William. (s)


CLITHEROE Round Table has do­ nated £1,000 to help a nine-year-old


Anger at assault sentence


PRESENTATION: Richard and Cindy Bater receive a cheque for £1,000 from Roger Smith, Clitheroe Round Table.


other tribute evening to Michael Buble by Gavin Young will be held at 7-30 p.m. on Friday, May 4th. Tickets are priced £17.50 each, which includes a


den Centre, Chatburn, which raised £ 1,200. Due to the success of the event, an­


Michael Buble tribute evening at The Pavilion Restaurant, Shakletons Gar­


Last Friday, the couple held a


er to five-year-old William, is remind­ ing local people to pitch up and park this Easter as they hold a car boot sale. It will be held on Sunday, April 8th, in the car park of Shackletons Garden Centre, Clitheroe. Prices are £10 per


three-course meal and a disco. Anyone requiring further information is asked to call Richard on 01200 440760. In addition, Cindy, who is also moth­


car or £15 if paid on the day. Gates- open at 7 a.m. Anyone requiring fur­ ther information is asked to contact Richard on 01200 440760. • To donate to Erin’s appeal, you can visit her Just Giving page at www.


justgiving.com/erinsappeal or follow her appeal on Facebook at www.face- book.com/erinsappeal and Twitter @ ErinsAppeal.


IQey meetings on homes blueprint


by Duncan Smith


moving into the final stages of producing its Core Strategy, a document which will guide and inform development in the area' until 2028. That includes how many new houses the


A DEVELOPMENT blueprint which has caused controversy and debate across the area is edging towards completion. Ribble Valley Borough Council is now


plan, backdated to 2008, and has been built on widespread consultation under­ taken in the borough over recent years. It will also include sections on afforda­


borough needs and where they might be built - the aspect of the Gore Strategy that has casued by far the most heated debate. The Core Strategy is actually a 20-year


at next Wednesday’s meeting will then be subject to a six-week consultation, before the council’s planning committee makes a final decision on Thursday, June 21st - the longest day.


who say that development should be spread more evenly across the borough. Whatever preferred option is adopted


meeting of Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil’s planning committee will decide on its “preferred option”, or where future houses might be built. Currently the pref­ erence is to concentrate a large propor­ tion of projected future house building on a single large development site of around 1,040 homes on the Standen Estates site at the southern edge of Clitheroe. That has angered many in Clitheroe,


ble housing, commerce, employment, the environment and transport. Next Wednesday, April 4th, a special


there will be a drop-in session next Tues­ day, April 3rd, from 10-30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the council chambers where officers will be available to talk to members of the public about the Core Strategy.


And hostile reception to new plan


for 150 houses off Mitton Road and Broad Lane, Whalley.


ley Village group, Mike Harper said: “In­ credulous residents were told by develop­ ers there were no traffic problems in the village, while outside KingStreet was grid locked as buses and cars attempted to ne­ gotiate their way in single file through the centre.


scenes as residents confronted the organ­ isers on a range of topics, including traffic, flooding, education, destruction of open countryside, and impact on the conserva­ tion area. Speaking on behalf of the Save Whal­


are campaigning against large-scale devel­ opment in the village, were oh hand out­ side the exhibition to talk to villagers and ^ sign up new members.. Inside the exhibition there were angry


Members of Save Whalley Village, who


David Wilson Homes, part of the Barratt group. The housebuilder was unveiling plans


FURIOUS residents descended in large numbers on an exhibition on Friday by


David Wilson Homes North West, who was nart of the team at the exhibition, said


tinued: “The Sands, from the Abbey to the North West gatehouse and Whalley Arches, is one of the best known and best loved heritage sites in the Ribble Valley and indeed the entire North West. A huge housing estate dumped at one end of it will ruin it. To pretend anything else is just nonsense.” Andrew Taylor, planning director at


running high. We are in the midst of a land-grab by developers desperate to get their applications passed befeire a proper plan for the village can be approved. Since 2008 there have been applications or discussions between developers and the council for around 1,000 houses, with over 200 already passed. This isn’t planning - it’s a free-for-all.” • Commenting on the proposals, he con­


Cliff Ball, was so incensed he insisted that a member of the development team step outside and witness for himself the chaos. “It is not surprising that emotions were


“One attendee at the exhibition, Mr


in a few weeks. Villagers opposed to the plans or who wish to join the Save Whalley Village group can e-mail info@savewhal- leyvillage.org.uk, phone 01254 8226660, or write to 1 Gommill Rise, Whalley, Lancs, BB79ST.


have responded to the points that both residents and our own technical studies have raised in order to propose a carefully designed, sustainable resicfential develop­ ment. Our plans will include affordable housing and accommodation suitable for elderly residents, two heeds identified in the feedback we have received.” A planning application is expected with­


raised by the Whalley community and that is the reason for hosting a public consul­ tation. Our application is now being pre­ pared and will take into account what vil-, lagers have said on a broad range of topics, including highways, heritage, flooding and education provision. “The application will detail how we


they had spoken to a large number of resi­ dents throughout the day. He added: “We are aware of the issues


in the Ribble Valley Borough Council Chamber in Church Street, Clitheroe, starting at 6-30pm, and members of the public are welcome to attend. As the dates of the meetings are provisional, people are advised to check with the council on 01200 425111 before attending. • Prior to next Wednesda/s meeting,


meeting of the full council on Tuesday July 10th or 17th, before being referred to the Government Planning Inspector­ ate, who will hold a public examination of the Core Strategy, with a view to its formal adoption by the end of 2012. The council meetings will take place


The matter will then be referred to a


fenders aged between 10 and 17 who have appeared in court' for the first time and pleaded guilty to the offence. They last between three and 12 months. The young person must appear before a Referral Order Panel accompanied by a parent to ne­ gotiate “payback” and a way to address offending behaviour.


through a horrendous time. In a few months the attacker will have forgotten about the whole incident, whereas I’ve got to live with this for the rest of my life;” • A referral order is for of­


Henthorn plans are given the go-ahead


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on Friday March 16th - and was also disappointed with the outcome.


that the council put forward a robust case in relation to highway and sustainability is­ sues and that residents raised many valid points via the in­ quiry process. “We will now assess the is­


He said: “We consider


sues raised by the Inspector’s decision together with the new guidance on National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).”


development will go ahead has dismayed many local resi­ dents who have fought a long and hard battle which resulted in the outline plans being re­ fused by local councillors in September last year.


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