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■vince a court that the so called “bedroom tax” was indeed a breach of Article 8 (which the author of this letter very much doubts in any eyent, sorry), he/she would also be obliged to argue that the tax was a breach of privacy that was also out of proportion to the state’s objective (which


the author of this letter, again, very much doubts).


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1 celebrates golden anniversary GOLDEN


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WEWILLDOUBII your 1ST DEPC^IT UptO £50


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' Foster, Anne Lennox and PamJelley.


I ' monstone with Read WI are celebrating 50 years in


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'the villages.. .; Formed in January 1963, ■ Aheir first meeting was on


February 21st,1963, which 88 ladies attended and Miss


Waddington was elected the first president. The" group is lucky enough to still have three members


- Ann Atkinson,-Jill Lund and Beryl Pollard - today


-who attended that first ' _.meeting all those years ago.;


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dent Doris Fawley,' the top ; table.was graced by four previous presidents -- Syl­ via Foster T1973 to 19771.


. Including.current presi-:


Pam.Jelley (1977 to 1990 and 1999 to 2007), Ann Atkinson (1990 to 1999) and Anne Lennox (2007 to 2011). The Birthday cel­ ebrations were also graced with visitors from the Lan­ cashire Federation offices - Anne Royle and Audrey Wetherill — and from


Fence, Grindleton and Pendleton WIs.-.


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shire is going fronj strength to strength; with more than 7,000 members and then Doris Fawley read a poem that was part, of one given at. the nrouD’s 25th birth­


in. which she commented on how the WI in Lanca­


Ann Royle gave a speech


■ Hazel Wharfe, the cutting and sharing of the magnifi­ cent cake and the presenta­


tion of flowers to all on the top table.


;tured below) was made by Ann Atkinson and'Doris Fawley which incorporated the WI logo and was much admired. In total, 44 ladies were at the party which was held at Whalley Golf Club with entertainment from Rob Mason who sang and told comical stories about life in Lancashire over the past 50 years or so. The evening ended with thanks to the organiser Mrs,


day and hasbeen amended to fit the current occasion, (read it on the right). ■ A fantastic cake (pic-,


^ A meeang was called, . ■ ofthe ladles so kieen The y.C.O’s presided ,.


. .Tivas an encouraging scene ■


Residents firomSImonstone n en it was decided Members would be Included If In Read they resided.


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Mm Atkinson’s quite busy As she bakes the cakes 7,


, We’re lucky here in the villages: ' to have our WI


\ have green fields around us


'xAII good membem i you 3®** ^ ' .e/ ^ lets look to the future ^,,


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because of his pet cat? If the author of the previous letter was referring to the speech of the Home Secretary, Theresa May, at the Conservative Party Conference jn 2011, apologies again for disappoint­ ing him or her: this story was not m fact true (as were several other stories about the ECHR, the prisoner being entitled to : hardcore pornography; the suspect in po­ lice custody being entitled to fried chicken


meaning that a court will balance the indi­ vidual’s right to privacy with a legitimate objective of the state, such as the rights and freedoms of others, applying the prin­ ciple of proportionality. So if the letter writer was able to con-


letter is misinformed about human rights law. Contrary to his/her belief. Article 8 of the European Convention on Human ' Rights (ECHR), the'right to privacy, is riot an absolute right, unlike, say. Article 3 of the ECHR, the prohibition on torture.' - Article 8 is in fact a qualified right,


on human rights IN last week’s issue, dated February 28th; your correspondent (“name and address suppiied”) requested help from a human rights lawyer. The writer of this letter is answering the call. Regrettably, the author of last week’s


ECHR, but then we would not be in good company. Belarus, which has a very poor human rights record, is the only country. in Europe not to be a party to the Conven­ tion.


was authored principally by Sir Winston Churchill after the Second World War, to prevent atrocities committed by the Nazis from ever happening again. We can of course withdraw from the


media. May I remind your readers, the ECHR


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Why bring asylum


seekers into it? YOUR anonymous correspondent may have a valid point in criticising the pro­ posed “bedroom tax”, but I wish he or she hadn’t brought asylum seekers into the argument.


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son’s report (Vol II para 8.47) criticises the Daily Mail for the “erroneous report that a judge had allowed an immigrant to remain in the UK because ‘the right to family life’ protected his reltionship with his cat.” The cat was not the reason the immigration judge.had allowed the immi­ grant to stay in the UK.


; PETER MULHOLLAND, -Hawthorne Avenue, .'Clitheroe


lum seeker having the right to family life because of his cat. This is not true. Lord Justice Leven-


gees for a number of years and am very aware of the demonising of them by inac­ curate reporting and the unfounded abuse which they have been subjected to which has sometimes led to their being rudely treated and, at worst, assaulted. Your correspondent referred to an asy­


I worked with asylum seekers and refu­ . We wondered in


.and then put away again. It was a piece , of parchment to be gazed at with woiider, rather than a visible note of currency. ’ Then wonder even greater - it became -


obsolete. It was withdrawn and a brand new sparkling £5 note, of immense value, was there for legal tender. In the course of time this sparkling wonder of new cur­ rency has been diminished into the most diminutive of all our currency notes, now superceded by not only £10 but also £20 notes. On TV adverts etc. I glimpse pic­ tures of £50 notes galore. When are they going to become general tender?


ROBINPARKER, St Chad’s Avenue, Chatbum


Thanks for your generous donation


•donor for the donation received. This is the second anonymous donation the group has received.


THE Ribble Valley, Visually Impaired Group wishes to thank the anonymous


CHATBURN


■ On behalf of the Ribble Valley Visually Impaired Group


DOROTHY BULLER


Celebrations The red dragooned green _and white flags, bunting and host of golden daf­ fodils were all part of the St David’s Day cel­ ebrations at the Manor House. Traditional welsh leek and potato soup and lamb cawl was


■ a choice on the menu. A welsh quiz, anagrams, wordsearch and.flags to colour were part of the St David’s Day activi­ ties.


CHIPPING


Food bingo Brick House Bowling Club is staging a food bingo event on Saturday at Chipping Village Hall. Doors open at 6-30 p.m. Eyes down 7-45 p.m.


History society At the February meet-


'were all rewarded with a fascinating insight into the history of competi­ tive long distance walk­ ing races where one foot must be.on the ground at all times. He illustrat­ ed his talk using images froiri his own collection of old cigarette cards, trade cards, magazine


ing, Edward Almond a founder member of the society gave a very interesting talk on Lets take a Walk. Members and visitors alike did not know what to expect from the title, but we


print I have ever seen, was the custom­ ary injunction “promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of.;.” etc. This awe­ some sheet of paper was generally never' used for financial transactions, but there was invariably one concealed in a drawer beneath layers of paper and old letters, - From tiriie to time it would be excavated and presented before wondering eyes


awe at the £5 note I RECALL a time when the £5 note was a huge sheet of white paper, not exactly A4 size but about half 1 suppose - is that On one side, in the heaviest black


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Young Farmers On Monday night the Young Farmers met for a talk by three members of Lancashire County Council who delivered a ne.w programme called “Wasted Lives”. The programme discussed road safety and influ­ ences of unsafe driving. They also discussed how as a driver and passen­ ger you can make a dif­ ference to the safety of yourself and those in the car with you.


Next week’s meeting is a talk, please meet at the village hall at 7-45 p.m.


, A. Fox, P. Metcalfe, R. Chew, H. Wolfenden.


Whist & doms The winners.of the whist and dominoe drive were: whist, ladies - M. Robinson, M. Wellock, M. Parker; men - M. Grainger, S. Hogg, B. Garnett. Dominoes - K. Nowell, M. Berry,


The date of the next drive is Wednesday March 27th.


■ bers about local and family history issues. Access will be available ■ to the society’s archive, which contains census, graveyard and other records together with old documents, books and old photographs.


The next informal Sunday session of the society is on April 7th from 2 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Hall; this is an opportu­ nity for visitors to seek information from mem-


For more information visit www.chippinghistory. org.uk orcontact 01772 864289.


’ have some very good debaters and the team weren’t placed, Paul had to contribute to the panel’s views on topics as diverse as “Should the NHS pay for Tat­ too removal” and “Are


YFC Members met on Monday for a talk on The Wool Marketing Board by Richard Schofield and Shearing by Bill Ma­ son. Different Shearing techniques were dis­ cussed, along with the equipment needed and the speakers detailed their visit to Poland and the differences in farm­ ing. Paul Bailey gave a vote of thanks to the Speakers for providing members with a very interesting insight into their jobs. A business meeting followed where Richard Seed was con­ gratulated on being placed runner-up in the Northern Area Final of the Junior Member of the Year Award recent­ ly. Travelling to Dur­ ham, Richard thanked the club for originally nominating him for the Bowland Regional round and explained he was rather chuffed that he’d managed to beat the cream of the region and Lancashire and find himself in the north of all England final. But most of all was proud to represent his roots - Chipping - and use his experiences gained at the ciub for his presen­ tation on the day. Also travelling to Durham was Paul Bailey who was a panelist on the Lancashire “b” team in the Brainstrust final. Paul was competing in a category higher than the under 17 junior banding he usually competes in and Chipping are very proud,' that although the North of England


photographs and post­ cards; he concentrated on the period stretching from the latter part'of the 19th Century to mid 20th Century. Mem­ bers were amazed By the stamina of many of the early pioneers who would target the most miles in 24 hours!


Next week, members should meet to travel to Potters Barn at Ribchester (time will be texted later in the week).


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Games night Residents are all invited to a Family Games Night at Dunsop Bridge 'Vil­ lage Hall on Saturday March 16th from 7 p.m. onwards. Tickets are available at £6-50 each (£3-50 for primary school children) from Sheila on 01200 448321 or Julie on 01200 448630, includes hotpot or lasagne supper.


Over the winter months the Village'Hall Com­ mittee has worked hard to spruce up the village hall, which has includ­ ed the fitting of a new kitchen and decorating the hall. The next phase of work is planned to be the entrance and toilet area. Please come and support your local com­ munity hall on Saturday March 16th.


Sunday refreshments served from the village hall will commence from Easter Sunday every Sunday until the end of August.


GRINDLETON


WI Mr John Whitaker will be telling Grindleton WI the story of Whitakers Chocolates at the next meeting on March 14th.


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■ gin weeldy commencing March 19th on Tues­ days from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.. This is not just ex­ ercise its working in the Yoga poses that brings the benefits of natural health together with


Fitness classes Freestyle fitness yoga, balance and strength classes (all ages) will be-


core fitness and a touch of Tai Chi. To book tel­ ephone: Shannon Whit- eoak on 07968 246972


Age UK Tai Chi balance and fitness (over 50s) will start weekly com­ mencing Wednesday April 3rd on Wednes­ days from 10-45 a.m'. to 11-45 a.m. To book call Linda Salazar on 01200 453076.


Belly dancing A tribal belly dance work­ shop will be held at Grindleton Pavilion on Saturday March 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.-


Golden Girls (over 50s) class,will start weekly commencing March 19th on Tuesdays from 11-15 a.m. to 12-15 a.m. Fun packed mix workout light and low impact. To .book tel­ ephone: Adele Scott on 07446221460.


On Thursday at 7 p.m. the Fellowship will welcome the Rev Diane Hunter, of Settle, the meeting being at Harrop.


Skinner, a notorious gang leader in New York, who was con­ verted to Christianity when God spoke to him on the brink of a vicious gang fight. His life was immediately changed and he went on to lead thousands of people to Christ. Members look forward to his next visit. They were accompanied by young friends from the Majestic.


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On Sunday at 2 p.m. the Fellowship look for­ ward to a welcome visit of missionary workers. Mervyn and Lucy France, of the Kays Farm Fellowship, Scor- ton, who will minister to members in word and song.


Mervyn has recently been to Burma and the Fel­ lowship look forward to hearing the latest from one of the orphan­ ages they have founded. All are welcome to the meetings.


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Tribal style belly dance- .. is inspired by folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India. Learn to dance with


Dea from Az Kabile in Grindleton Pavilion. .


Places limited to 20. Please contact Mandy Brennan to book on


' licensed bar. Members are requested to bring their bingo prizes and groceries for the raffle to this month’s meeting.


A quiz n ii^ti will be held at Grindleton Pavilion on Tuesday March 19th. People are welcome to get a team of 4 together and come


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- Her time of 7 p.m. and include a bingo book and a two-course sup­ per prepared by Tim, of Waddington’s Country Kitchen. There will be a


Tickets (£8) are still avail­ able from Catherine Taylor (441501) for the bingo night on March 25th at Grindleton Pa­ vilion starting at an ear-


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Parson’s Pie It is still possible to get tickets for the meal at the'Duke of York, Grindleton, followed by an entertaining talk by Rev Trevor Vaughan on Wednesday March 13th at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £20 and are avail­ able from Carol Pye, tel. 01200441507.


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along to the first quiz _ night in the pavilion. Questions with Nigel Horsfield start at 7 p.m.' There is a licensed bar and the price of a ticket costing £5 includes a pie and pea supper. Chil­ dren over 10 - £2-50. For tickets please call Joan Horsfield ,


Fellowship Sunday last Harrop Chris­ tian Fellowship wel­ comed retired pastor Bryan Lingard of the Majestic Christian Fel­ lowship, Barnoldswick. Bryan was accompanied by two young trainee evangelists. One gave a short message on the tree and how God prunes us. The other


Bryan summed up by tell­ ing the story of Tom


WI. Last Thursday February 27th Bill Honeywell gave a fascinating talk about his appearance on “Who wants to be a Mil­ lionaire”. The talk was delivered in a relaxed style and Bill spoke without notes but kept


. our membership spell­ bound by his journey to £250,000. Members are reminded that the next meeting is our birthday meeting and the talk is oh “Church Mouse Cheeses”;


AGM The Memorial Hall will


be having its ACM on Monday March 11th at 7-30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Anyone wanting to join the committee should contact Kath Molyneux 826898 for further de­ tails. Ibere is also still a vacancy for a treasurer and the committee is desperate for someone to come forward to take on this important role. Anyone who is interest­ ed should contact Kath.


• spoke on his experi­ ence at Christian Youth Camp run by the Salva­ tion Army.


Youth club Young people can be sure of a warm welcome at St Joseph’s Youth Club which meets at the Me­ morial Hall forthnightly on a Friday from 7-30 p.m. .- 9 p.m. The club IS open to all those over nine years and volun­ teer helpers are also needed. Tlie next meet­ ing is Friday March 15th. Contact Steve Whalley 826824 for fur­ ther details.


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