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, were joined by George and Katheen from Clitheroe. Kathleen sat with us and helped me look after Sue while George looked out for the Mountain Rescue Team. ■ We were getting cold and a teacher


Kathleen? They would be in their sixties/ spenties and were staying at a caravan site in Keswick. We’d dearly like to con­ tact them and talk to them about what turned out to be a memorable day for us, if painful for some! DAVID and SUSAN AYRES, Chesterfield


(Tel: 01246 569108) It's worthy, but I'm


all charitied out! I’VE noticed recently that The Clitheroe Advertiser seems to be adopting the char^ acter of the town itself in that it is becom­ ing dominated by the equivalent of charity shops.


some sort of fund-raising exercise. Whilst these are no doubt all very worthy and pro- vide much enjoyment to the participants, I would suggest that they are all pretty much the same story, and not of any great interest other than to the participants and their chums.


Every other story seems to be about


(March 22nd1 edition, the two front page. stories were both of fond-raising events,— on page 5 there are another three stories of such evente, the main stories on pages 7,


To"take an example from the current


stopped and put his tent over us to protect us from the wind. After 45 minutes the Rescue team arrived and gave Sue some pain relief then transported her down the mountain. The silly thing is I never took any contact details for Kathleen and George so I’ve not been able to tell them what hajipened after the rescue and to thank them properly. I know" they made an arrangement to return the tent to the teacher, but I don’t know whether they were successful. Could you help us locate George and


tripped, fell and broke her wrist. She was in some pain and went into shock. We


and Kathleen... ON March 15th my wife. Sue, and I were walking on Cat Bells, near Keswick in the Lake District. Just after we’d reached the summit Sue


- states that “in rural areas owning a car is a neccessity not a luxury”! So could Mr Evans please explain to


to be saying that we all have to drive out of the Ribble Valley to earn a living. He


■ Printworks at Barrow, considering that we have so little employment in the area. DAVID EARNSHAW Woodlands Drive, Whalley


planning application going in to build 150 houses on prime employment land by the


me how building 4,000 houses in this rural area known as the Ribble Valley can be considered in any way sustainable? If we all have to drive because there is no trans­ port and no work, why is Mr Evans’ gov- ermnent dictating to us how many houses we should build and forcing us to become more and more reliant op the motor car? I would also like to know why there is a


cars and housing I READ with interest the .various com­ ments made by our MP Nigel Evans “In­ surance Crippling young drivers” and “Fuel prices concern” (Clitheroe Adver­ tiser March 22nd). I read it with interest because he seems


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express the tiniest hint of criticism of any­ thing done in the name of charity, which is why I must regretfully seek anonymity for fear of being labelled a Scrooge and a killjoy. However, there is such a thing as charity fatigue, and this reader, for one, is beginning to exhibit severe symptoms. So please, could we have more real


Cheers Tom, you're


pendent Wine Retailer of the Year 2012” m the National Drinks Retailer Awards, also awarded “Independent Retailer 2012” in the Red Rose East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Awards. Tom has made an excellent business in Whalley and we wish him every success. GILLIAN DARBYSHIRE,


Chairman, Whalley Chamber of Trade The dangers of do­


vironment Agency as they are responsible for rivers, which I did. The answer from them was that they were only concerned with rivers, not streams, and I should con­ tact my local or area council.


and decided to wait for my son to call in on his way home from work so that we could use his estate car to move it to the council tip at Henthom. We managed to hoist the big wet lump from the stream bed on to the bridge but, in spite of trying several different angles, it would not go


At this point I gave up the telephone


into the car so at.this point we had to give up and leave it.


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an audience of three or four parked cars m broad dayhght? • So, what conclusions can we draw from


route was stopped by the police who were p^reparmg to caution him for fly tipping Fortunately they believed his explanation and, anyway, who would fly tip in front of


My son drove home to Clitherde, but en


telephone and told me that as the land did not belong to the council it was not their responsibility, but, as it was in a wa­ tercourse was it going to cause problems? The answer, of course, is yes: given a day of heavy rain the obstruction in the flow would cause the brook to overflow its banks further upstream. He recommended that I contact the En­


Ribble Valley Council to ask if they could move it. A pleasant young man answered the


someone had tipped a large, damaged, leather settee over the edge of the small concrete bridge and into the stream be­ low. It is bad enough seeing the detritus from the McDonalds outlet left lying in- the road when there are plenty of litter bins available, so I decided to telephone


next to the A59 by-pass and round the Barrow lodge. For a couple of days I had noticed that


ing a good deed LAST Thursday, March 22nd, I took my dog for her afternoon walk up to the fields


a credit to Whalley WHALLEY Chamber of Trade would like to congratulate Tom Jones, of The Whalley Wine Shop, for becoming winner of two awards this year. He very successfully was voted “Inde­


ters page I felt as though I’d run a mara­ thon for charity, myself. It was actually very refreshing to read the usual gnimps and grumbles from your readers, just to reassure me that not everyone in the Rib­ ble Valley is a saint! I realise that it’s considered bad form to


10 and 11 are on the same topic as well as another two on page 10 and in case we’re not exhausted with all this good work the main story on page 12 is yet another. By the time I finally arrived at the let­


this modern cautionary tale of Britain’s “Big Society”?


as a civic duty in the future? Yes, I think I shall, but perhaps I shall be just a little more cautious.


ARNOLD BETTESS, Barrow


Yes, we Masons do


fit in with God IN reply to “Do Masons fit in with God?” (letters page March 15th)


simple ignorance of the facts relating to the Duke of Edinburgh, if he knew any­ thing about the subject, he would know the Duke’s position. Again, his “first-class education” fails him; it wasn’t the Roman warlords that killed Jesus it was the Ro­ man judiciary of the region that executed Him by demand of the Sanhedrin. REV. DON JOHNSON,


Billington Community Church. A single life saved


is worth the cost REGARDING the 20mph discussion, the cost is completely justified if only one


borne out by the motorists who drive at oOmph or faster along the motorways. However, the threat of punishment gov­ erns most of us — otherwise I for one would be burning up the motorway to see if my car does the 140mph that the speedo


child is saved from death, or even serious injury. Yes, enforcement is difficult as can be


should dictate road speed to others by ex- . ample. I suggest that we all try to follow this edict. Be cool, follow the rule. ANNE DAVIES, Kirkmoor Close, - Clithcroc


Advanced, Motorists know that they


peare to be one of self-conflict, self-pos­ session and a failure of that “first class ed­ ucation”. “The reflection is one of human misery with famine, incurable diseases and wars”, he sees is caused by man’s self- indulgence of power and greed, not of the Spiritual interference. Again, Mr William Morton shows his


sonry was just for Christians I don’t know, but may I suggest he change his source of information, it makes him sound as though he is a racist. Maybe that is why many others and I are glad we didn’t get that “first class education”. The reflection he appears to see ap-


confessed ignorance of the Freemasons, Yes the Freemasons do fit in with God, of both the Old Testament and the New Tes­ tament. Just as would any Fraternity or as­ sociation such as the Scouts or Round Ta­ ble or even a working man’s club, oh yes, and the Buffs with its funny little hand­ shakes and secret passwords, of which I am also a member, but there’s nothing said about that. When I became a Mason I had first to verify that I believed in God. Freemasoniy, not being a religion, has no barriers against race or faith, be it Indian Sikh, Judges, judges of any other faith or people of any other faith or occupation. Quite the opposite, unlike Mr William Morton seems to have. Where he gained the idea that Freema­


To answer Mr William Morton’s self-


in case things rebound on you. The other obvious one is don’t jump to conclusions without verifying the facts first.-If who­ ever reported us to the police had seen us getting the settee out of the stream they would have known what our intentions were or, perhaps, if they had come and asked we would have been able to reas­ sure them. Will I be prepared to do what I regard


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BILLINGTON


Community The speaker at Billington Community Church on Sunday was the Rev. Don Johnson. A discus­ sion period followed while having coffee. At the service next Sunday Norman Pearson will also be serving Com­ munion.


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.


CHATBURN


Matters discussed by resi­ dents included prepara-


The borough councillor reported that there will be a Core Strategy rec


' beside Hudsons and a request from Chatbum Football Club for an ex­ tension of time to comr plete fixtures for the 2011/2012 season.


problems of vehicles obstructing the crossing


Viliage Competition, c'lrvio rtf


Parish Council Chatburn Parish Council met on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Before the meeting commenced the council received a report of the High Sheriff of Lan­ cashire Young Citizen of the Year Awards. Chatburn Youth Fo­ rum received a Highly Commended Certifi­ cate from High Sheriff Peter Mileham in rec­ ognition of the youths’ work to benefit village residents.


Tea and chat Organisers apologise for the unforeseen closure of the Tea and Chat held in Ebenezer Community Center on Thursday’s monthly. Opening very soon will be a Thursday lunch experience with meals served between 11-30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. immediately followed by social activities, bin- go, guest speakers, TV shows from a bygone era and many more dif­ ferent activities.


A request was received Coffee and cake


Road gates and carried out remedial work on the road surface.


- Council to remove one of two fingerpost signs from Chatbum to be re­ located at Annal Cross between Downham and Barley. It was agreed to allow removal of the post beside Shackletons Garden Centre and to


The borough council is to be requested to replace the broken tiles on the public toilets roof. The new bench slates re­ quire priming, painting prior to fastening down and a local resident is to be approached to carry oiit this work prior to the Easter holidays. The next Parish Council meeting will be held'on Monday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall, Downham Road. This will be followed by the


ham sign Hudsons in the future.


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__— t)ir\nOalong to Gisbum Parish Church, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. There wil be coffee and cakes to enjoy and also Phoenix Cards, cake stall, raffle or you might like to take a plant and exchange it for another.


accept the offer to re- Hi<5torv Pll ih furbish the old Down-


Gisburn History Society meet tonight (Thursday)


The next meeting is on Thursday, April 26th and this will be the AGM.


annual parish meeting Members of Gisburn WI at 8 p.m.


Wl CLAYTON-LE-DALE


Wl Members of Clayton-Ie- Dale WI were given an entertaining talk by Mrs '


tions for the Best Kept membership.


A competition for a hand­ made Easter card was won by Mrs Helen Hebden, Mrs Pam Ear- rey, Mrs Joan Behreus. Raffle winners were Mrs Doreen Smart, Mrs Pam Earrey and Mrs Pat Bain. Mrs Joan Pember­ ton was presented with a certificate for 25 years’ membership.


Easter haondav wil be held at 7-30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Margaret Heseltine. This will be a social evening with a Jacob’s join supper. '


Easter Monday will be DOWNHAM


ing the resignation of Refreshments were pre- Nick Haworth. LCC has pared and served by the cleared the Downham ladies after the service.


_________ „ _ Mother’s Day ommendation in two The parable of The weeks time followed by a further public consul­ tation. The document will be finalised in July. Police and Crime Com­ missioners will be elect­ ed on November 15th under the Government’s Police Reform and So­ cial Responsibility Act to replace police au­ thorities. Mr Roy Porter was co-opted to join the Parish Council follow-


Good Samaritan was enacted by the Rev. Anne Hardacre and her husband Derek, as­ sisted by the children of Downham parish, for the Mothering Sunday service in St Leonard’s Church, Downham. Posies of daffodils and foliage were presented to all the ladies present. Organist was Mrs Adele Priddihg


at their March meeting and they eagerly con­ tributed their own ideas after her talk.


Beryl Thayne entitled Over the coming months ® regular character on Lancashire’s


spent a pleasant evening enjoying good food and good company during their birthday celebra­ tion held at The Craven Heifer, Kelbrook, where “must have” inexpensive gifts were exchanged provoking both curios­ ity and merriment.


merriment.


At the Macmillan lunch, a group of members heard some of the original Calendar Girls speak about where life has taken them since


Other members travelled to North Yorkshire West Federation office rinffrao rnlrpc:


they produced their first calendar.


Having lectured in litera- ture and creative writing in universities and resi­ dential colleges, includ­ ing Alston Hall and the WI college at Denman, Jackie now writes free­ lance for magazines and is currently preparing a radio play based on Elizabeth Gaskell and cgsoS -bTo


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writing event where Wl Life book page column­ ist and experienced tu­ tor Jackie Wilkin passed on her skills showing a passionate enthusiasm m her subject and an entertaining style of teaching.


Splash challenge where collectively, they must walk or swim 209 miles. For the creative writers there is the chance to enter the annual Lady Denman WI writing competition.


invited.


yal Hall. The speaker is Peter Marshall and his talk entitled “Inn Signs”. The stories be­ hind the names of some of our inns are really very interesting and this promises to be a fasci­ nating evening. Every­ one welcome to join in. £2 donation from visi­ tors


at 7-30 p .^ iA the Festi-


Guest speaker at the April meeting is Bill Black- ledge, and visitors from Slaidburn, Downham and Broughton _with Elslack WIs have been invited.


“Grumpy Old Lady” members will take part Kadio Lancashire, Bill - —u ----- in the Big Walk, Little


Home-made jam and spe-


cial biscuits will be on sale on the evening and the competition is for a biscuit tin.


Gisbiirh Church Mother­ ing Sunday service cor­ re c t io n - During the Mothering Sunday serv­ ice. at St Marys Church, Gisburn, the baptism


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There will be a cake stall, phoenix cards, and a raffle, and for those looUng to add variety to their gardens a “Bring a plant in exchange for another” stall.


morning from 10 a.m. to noon.


vited to St Marys Parish Church at Gisburn this Saturday (March 3Ist) to a coffee and cake


During this time he has also toured the county as one of a group of re­ gional judges for North West in Bloom.


leading authorities on all aspects of gardening, having answered listen­ ers’ gardening questions from his vast knowledge for over three decades, apparently for nearly as long as the transmitter.


There are lots of different opportunities available for WI members includ­ ing access to learning, excellent speakers, visits and outings, competi­ tions, crafts, campaigns aimed at things that matter to women and their families and com­ munities, the chance to meet and socialise with others who have similar interests or simply im­ prove your confidence. Ladies are invited to any meetings to find out if the WI is foryou.'


The Clitheroe Area WI Show is on July 28th and in preparation for this quiz sheets are for sale to raise funds to support the show. The given recipe is now available for class 22 in confec­ tionary.


She is also taking part in the LFWI preparations for Preston Guild. ■


of Gisburn members is now a volunteer for the Galloway’s Society for the Blind, in Preston, where she helps record the articles in the LFWI Hot Pot magazine that can then be listened to by WI members with failing sight.


Next week’s meeting will be sports on the Playing Fields and members are asked to meet at 7-30 p.m.


GRINDLETON


Music in the Air Soloists from Rowland and Ribblesdale Schools to­ gether with The Grand Choir will perform at “Music in the Air", a musical concert to be held at West Bradford Village Hall on Friday, April 20th, at 7-30 p.m. There will be a variety of music to suit all tastes. Tickets are priced at £7.50, which includes tea/coffee-and biscuits and are available from Carol Pye (tel. 01200 441507) or any St Am­ brose Church member.


. flowers would be much appreciated. On Easter Sunday there will be a service of Holy Com­ munion at 9-30 a.m.


On Good Friday there will a service of quiet medi­ tation at 9-30 a.m. On Saturday St Ambrose Church will be decorat­ ed for the Easter festival from 9-30 a.m. onwards when greenery and


Palm Sunday Parishioners of St Ambro- , se Church are reminded that they should meet at the corner opposite the Duke of York at 9-15 a.m. before proceeding to church for the 9-30 a.m. service for Palm Sunday. On Maundy Thursday there will be a service of Holy Com­ munion at 8-30 p.m. Af­ ter the service the Altar and Sanctuary will be stripped and a prayful watch will be kept until 10 p.m,


Winners were: Junior girls - 1st Annabelle Robin­ son, 2nd Daiyl Benson, 3rd Harriett Robinson. Junior Boys - 1st Jake Stanworth, 2nd Fred Wrathall, 3rd Isaac Wrathall. Intermediate Boys - 1st Chris Thomp­ son.


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