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evitably fails, to defend the indefensible. Nevertheless, in so doing, he helpfully confirms that he writes not only as “chair­ man of UKIP” but “as an individual”, thus undermining the argument of his erstwhile colleague. Mr X private citizen; Mr X UKIP (or whatever); Mr X homo­


indeed, reassured, to have read either an apology by Mr Loebell (who, on the contrary, actually seems proud of his of­ fensive and -yes, Mr Crossley, disgraceful etc. etc. - letter), or of his expulsion from a Party which he has inevitably, and de­ spite their many protestations, tainted by association. Ancl it doesn’t require a po­ litical opponent to make that judgement! Instead Chairman Kerins tries, and in­


just what kind of morality UKJP espouses. I would have been more impressed and,


to... refute anything becoming of the cor­ rect definition of intolerance” is not only disingenuous and (I presume, from a self- designated “intelligent person of sound mind”) deliberately opaque, but a display of political double-talk at its worst. It.says to me: “we are not homophobic, but we are nevertheless content to welcome homophobes into membership and, if nec­ essary, defend them”. Such arrant non­ sense certainly left this voter wondering


cliche, but on this occasion may just be ap­ posite, in that we find in that very poorly composed letter (or was it a deliberate attempt at obfuscation?) of Mr Kerins, proper censure rejected in favour of pa­ thetic excuses. To claim that “intolerance, sensitivity and importance are... in the eye of the beholder” is to say, in effect: “none of this really matters; it’s just opinions”. Then to follow that with: “I am happy


sisted from making any connection be­ tween Mr Loebell’s views and those of the Parly he had only recently ceased to rep­ resent. But surely he (and they) must rec­ ognise that if someone makes comments as extreme and unpleasant as he (and how can the Chairman-of UKIP Ribble Valley deny that description?), then it inevitably raises the question as to how far those views are shared by those with whom he chooses to associate. “Birds of a feather...” is an appalling


he possibly claim that it is reasonable to divorce private opinions, to which I would add private morality, from public posi­ tions? If people lie or are otherwise de­ ceitful in their private lives (such as cheat­ ing on a spouse), why should we believe them to be honest and trustworthy in their public personas? Do our natures change as we change roles? Surely, a liar is a liar; a homophobe, a homophobe? Public/ private is a transparently false distinction when it comes to character. In my original letter I deliberately de­


onto a spat between UKIP and the Con­ servative Party, however enlightening or entertaining that may be. But in his Feb­ ruary 7th “As I See It” Mr Loebell raises M issue which, because of its significance in an increasingly corrupt and self-serving political system, merits analysis. ■rhis is the alleged distinction between ‘private” and “public” opinions. How can


some evils which require criticism using the most uncompromising terms. Homo­ phobia (the expression of contempt for or hatred of homosexuals, actually or poten­ tially leading to discrimination and even violence i.e. Hitler’s policy) is one such. Neither do I have any desire to trespass


are your views? I REALLY had no intention of adding to views I previously made sufficiently, even if “viscerally”, clear - although I do prefer the other term used by your correspond­ ent in his implicit support of Mr Loebell: “robust”; no doubt Mr Crossley would regard Jesus as “intemperate” in the way he challenged the money-changers in the Jerusalem Temple. He may not understand, but there are


phobe. What’s the difference? It’s exactly


litical) challenge to UKIP Ribble Valley and, indeed, to the other Parties as well. Please re-read what Mr Loebell wrote on January 17th in “Valley Views”, then tell us: do you support his comments on homosexuality or do you find them abhor­ rent? For once, let the politicians give us a straight answer. We, like the people of Eastleigh, deceitfully assured that femily life was “really important” to their MP, have the right to know the moral stature (or othenvise) of those seeking our votes. PETER SHEPHERD, Clitheroe


opposed to homophobia, racism and big- ■ otryofanykind.


individual and in no way as a spokesper­ son for UKIP at either local or national level. Indeed, those comments run contra­ ry to the outlook of both the Ribble Valley branch and the national party. 3. UKIP Ribble Valley is vehemently


Chairman of UKIP East Lancashire KEVIN WALLACE,


Secretary of UKIP East Lancashire


littering is wrong? I HAVE a rather puzzling train of thoughts which I would like to put for­ ward in the readers’ letters section of the Advertiser.


DonT they know


of Ribblesdale school and I regularly ob- sewe a man in a yellow coat with a pair of long tongs going around the sports/play


to discourage the cloud of seagulls who regularly inhabit the area over the school but then one thinks, isn’t it a fineable of­ fence for Joe Public to drop litter in the streets? I know that when I was at our vil­ lage school (many years ago), one would not dare to drop even a toffee wrapper without being disgraced with a scolding


mbff h ®^ttool apparently picking up Now, this may simply be an attempt


money, is Ribblesdale School able to employ a person to go around the school


these days and are maybe afraid to put in the discipline that once was normal rou-


mal disciphne, taught to them as a normal accepted way of life.


afri j was


aid of a minibus or bus paid for by the A bread cost four


was tuppence and the empty bag was put appropriate dispoLl.


abuse! What a sad, sad world. But even sadder is that maybe some parents are not their children to respect nor­


i WM


'^hen we “village school without the


Smith’s crisps What does the future hold if today’s chil­ prosecuted for child


i S t S ' i l f f i S S i S . ' ' ' ”'’'” - ''’’ have it pretty rough


and being made to pick it up in front of everyone. So how, presumably out of rate-pavers


Chairman of UKIP Ribble Valley STEVE RUSH,


SIMON KERINS,


from comments made recently by Ron Loebell. Having retired from local poli­ tics, Ron is no longer involved in anyway with either UKIP Ribble Valley or UKIP East Lancashire. 2. Ron was making his comments as an


UKIP Ribble Valley FOLLOWING recent correspondence in the local press, UKIP Ribble Valley wish­ es to clarify the following: 1. The branch totally disassociates itself


A statement from


the same person. So let me offer my own (non-party po­


dren are brought up at school believing you can drop rubbish if you want to and it doesn’t matter as someone is paid to pick it up after you?


maybe (and hopefully) I’m jumping to some wrong conclusions.


.Oh dear, a can of worms? But then DORIS BROWN, Old “Ribblesdalian”


Winston must be spinning like a top


against the heterosexual majority popula­ tion. A gay couple can have a marriage or a civil partnership. Heterosexuals like me have marriage or it’s “over the brush”. This isn’t equality.


hero Winston Churchill must be turning in his grave.


BERT HARDWICK, Station Road, Whalley


My house happens to overlook the back Planning flies in


looked at this, draconian system which nys m the face of democray, costs the rate payer dearly, and negates the local au- tntoities powers without right of appeal. Iwo or three thousand letters to the gowmment, plus entries on facebook or


time central government


they feel it would be detrimental to what is already there, and.because of the knock- on effects. Yet some money grabbing developer can appeal and it is decided by one man or woman, who does not come from the area; can know little about its residents’ way of life; ambience of the area; or what has gone before. What right have they to tell residents of 50,60 and 70 y^^^^,'vhat they should have or do? I


an inspector for the Milton Avenue devel­ opment is just one of those recent cases where the people from a very large area do not want it, for many excellent reasons "°Uust “nimby” (not in my backyard). The counillors do not want it because


planning seems to fly in the face of all such pnnciples. 'Hie recent outline planning granted by


face of deniiocracy OUR country is looked on as a model of democracy, government of the people by the people or their representitives. Yet


Have the politicians got it right or have they got it wrong? I believe World War II


thetic government is giving me high blood pressure. Are you bothered? Are your supporters? As I see it, this is just one more money-making machine for the law industry. What happens when one of the gay couple dies? Does the living partner automatically get a widow’s pension? Same sex “marriage” also discriminates


ing of the word “normality”? Gay can mean lively, meriy or cheerful. The defini­ tion of heterosexual is “sexually or emo­ tionally attracted to the opposite sex”. So where do bisexual people fit into all of this? The plot thickens. Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg, your pa­


from the British people, we get another blindside hit from the liberal elite and their left-wing allies. I don’t have a wood­ en heart, but surely another title could have been found apart from “same-sex marriage”? Another spanner thrown into the mean­


I’VE done my bit for Britain, but I no longer trust the British establishment. So what’s new? Without a mandate


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BILLINGTON


Community church The speaker at Billington


The speaker this Sunday February 17th will again be Rev. Johnson contin­ uing on the theme The Good News of God, is. The Good News about Heaven. The service continued using a multi- media system'helping to bring the service into


Billington Community Cafe Bar will be open on Saturday. This week’s special menu will be corned-beef hash Colne style.


BOLTON-BY-BOW- LAND


Next week’s meeting is a talk in the village hall. Can all members please meet at 7-30 p.m. prompt.


CHATBURN


Concert There was a full church


, Nigel Ogden, presenter of BBC’s “The Organist Entertains” perfomed a wide range of popular


A i5’ ™Sht have a supriseing effect. We snould try every avenue to change this un­ democratic and unfair system ROLAND HAILWOOD, A non-politcal democract


• more letters on page 19 The evening also included


screen. Medley followed medley showing off the toll range of the new OTr gan, with an impromtu sing along and encore.


again at the latest con­ cert at Christ'Church, Chatburn, last Friday night. Top UK organist


The quiz teams were con­ gratulated and going through to the quarter finals are the Junior A Team and the Senior B team.


Young Farmers Members met at 7-30 p.m. and went ice skating. All members enjoyed the night. A short busi­ ness meeting followed where chairman Jes­ sica Townson reminded members of the upcom­ ing competitions. Ella Stanley, Georgina Bul­ lock and Abbie Lund were wished luck going into the county public speaking and reading competitions.


the 21st Century. The church has a fully work­ ing loop system for the hard of hearing and a screen with large print songs for those with sight difficulties. The aim is to help those with impairments whatever they may be. There is a full list of interesting and varied guest speak­ ers for 2013.


Community Church on. Sunday was the Rev. Don Johnson who spoke about The Good News Concerning Death.


The organisers are grate­ ful to all who supported the concert. Proceeds are to go to the upkeep


of the church and to the East Lancashire Con­ tact Centre.


CHIPPING


Dick, Kerr & Co. was founded in Preston


members were pleased to welcome Gail New- sham, who gave a most passionate and inter­ esting illustrated talk on the history of Dick, Kerr Ladies Football Club. Gail, the official biographer of the club, had her book “In a League of their Own! The Dick, Kerr Ladies 1917 -1965” published in 1994. '


J anuary meeting anuary SOClety eeti


At the end of 1921, the Football Association


The Preston team started to play on December 25th 1917 when 10,000 spectators watched the game at Deepdale. They continued to at­ tract large crowds and raised a large amount of money for service chari­ ties by playing around the country during and after the war. They played the first women’s international in France in 1920.


railway rolling stock, but in 1915 the factory was converted to the production of ammuni­ tion as part of the war effort. Women were drafted into towns in great numbers to work in munitions, in order to improve their m.orale and physical well-being, football amongst many other sporting activities was encouraged.


a performance from the 40-strong Haslingden Choir. Their quality renditions of a variety of music was met with enthusiastic response by the audience.


7-45 p.m. Donations of prizes would be most welcome, but to avoid unnecessary expendi­ ture committee mem­ bers do need to know in advance. Anyone who is able to offer a prize or make a donation should please contact Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995 61586 by Thurs­ day February 21st. Peo-


pie’s support is greatly Children must be acccom- Every Wednesday evening appreciated.


,


faTtme trams a°ndfi2ht RoundThrre”olthe county Mr Holland, an accom- T re a s u r e r n e e d e d — .-t_____ _____- quiz saw the two Chip­ ping teams score well and they are now eager­ ly waiting to find out if they’d made it through to the quarter finals.


YFC Members met on Monday for the first leg of their annual stock judging competition with dairy judging by kind per­ mission of Mr and Mrs John Airey, of Black- moss Farm, Thornley. Master judge for the evening was Mr Rich­ ard Lucas, of Samles- bury, and members judged two classes. Overall results were: 1 Victoria Seed, 2 Mat­ thew Parkin, 3 George Stott. A vote of thanks to Richard and to the Aireys was proposed by George Hodkinson.


Next week’s meeting is an evening ice skating at Blackburn Arena.


p.m. Boots will be pro­ vided - bring your own shin pads and helmet if required!


GRINDLETON


banned women’s foot- Parson’s Pie is the title of ball at its member’s grounds, due to con­ cerns that women were not physically able to play football! Despite the ban they contin­ ued to play on non-FA grounds and toured the USA in 1922. The team changed its name to Preston Ladies FC in the latter part of the 1920s and carried on playing until 1965, los­ ing only 24 of the 828 games theyplayed.


Parson’s Pie


There will be a two- course meal followed by the talk. Tickets are £20 and are available from Carol Pye, tel. 01200 441507.


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projected a close up of CHAOS (Chipping Wei- The first professional the keyboard on the big fare Committee) will theatre performance for be holding its annual children will be held at fund-raising bingo on Grindleton Pavilion on Saturday February Friday March 22nd.


music, and a video link BlngO K ld S tn6Btr0 ,


lage Hall 6-30 p.m eyes down roll theatre extravagan-


a new book by the Rev Trevor Vaughan, once Rector of Grindleton, and he will be recount­ ing amusing incidents from his book in an after dinner talk at the Duke of York, Grindle­ Marchton, on Wednesday


Mem'bei^s^pleasV meet Ue then gave an uplift- The Friends of the Memo- at the church steps at 7 - — •


_________message, Hall friends


Thsis Sunday the popular couple Ivor and Pam Roberts, of Befys Coed, will Will minister in word and song, and all are welcome to the service which will start at 2 p.m.


HURST GREEN 13th at 7-30 p.m. At 11 a.m. on Sunday Feb-


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23rd in Chipping Vil- Kid Carpet and the Noisy , doors open Animals is a rock and


ruary 24th St John’s Church is holding a special Fairtrade serv­ ice to start Fairtrade fortnight. Bring along a Fairtrade item and the most unusual will win a Fairtrade gift. With the help of Oxfam at Clithe­ roe there will be a Fair­ trade stall selling a wide variety of goods. Please come along as Hurst Green moves towards becoming a Fairtrade' Village.


vided by Peggy Sue and Chris Pinder of the Fel­ lowship.


Psalm and its revelance scheme for those who for today. Afterwards wish to support the Me- a most enjoyable meal morialHall. was prepared and pro- Membership is £20 for


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KNOWLE GREEN


Entertainment will be'by The Sylvan Singers from the Fylde and tickets priced at £12-50 includ­ ing the quality buffet luncheon are now avail­ able by calling 01254 878447. People are welcome to bring along their own drinks.


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Village hall The annual memorial luncheon at the vil­ lage hall will be held on Sunday March 3rd with luncheon served from 12-30 p.m.


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An advisory committee meeting was well at­ tended recently and Daniel Holt, Peter Holden and Richard Seed compete in the county football final for the Rowland Region on Sunday February 17th at Hyndburn Sports Centre.


panied and led the sing­ ing and he also led the Communion service, speaking on the Last Supper, when the peo­ ple were invited to pre­ pare to receive the sac­ raments. Mr Boveniezer spoke about the work of the Faith Mission which does an outreach to schools in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire and Cumbria.lt was encour­ aging to learn that the work is growing and more doors are being opened to the Christian


Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 6-30 p.m. The show is recommended for chil­ dren aged three to eight years, but is equally en- joyable for the big kid in everyone!


on Rural Touring as part of its spring 2013 tour.


Kid Carpet will perform .................... " for about an hour of ton and mayhem. Popcorn and soft drinks avail­ able. For tickets call Pe­ ter Norcliffe on 07805 714217.


panied by an adult. HARROPFOLD


Fellowship Harrop Christian Fel­ lowship welcomed two popular guest speakers to the Sunday after­ noon service; Mr Edwin Holland, a retired mis­ sionary, and Mr James Boveniezer, of the Faith Mission Trust.


Yoga


the Memorial Hall. The class with its teacher Susan Richmond ca­ ters for all abilities. The class starts at 7 p.m. and is £5.


there is a yoga class at


Round the Green The next issue of the vil­ lage newsletter. Round the Green, already has a sponsor and will appear around the beginning of March, anyone who has any items they think might be suitable for this occasional village newsletter please get in touch with Agnes Bland 826559 or Nancy Bailey 826903.


plished pianist, accom- The Memorial Hall com-


mittee is in need of a treasurer following the resignation of long serv­ ing member Kath Smal­ ley. The committee meets about eight times each year and the treas­ urer is responsible for keeping the accounts, signing cheques and so on. Anyone interested in supporting the Me­ morial Hall by taking on this vital role please contact Kath Mo^eux 826898 for further de­ tails.


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