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OULD you vote for a party that expresses repugnantly homophobic and extrerhe nationalist views?


consider very carefully when they examine the offerings of UKIP.


the choice, I bet. That is why the residents of Clitheroe


as Libertarian, but you do not have to scratch very far below the surface to find rabid intolerance and an unwillingness to permit liberal dissenting voices within its membership to hardline policies on issues such as gay rights.


ille, the democratically elected chairman of UKIP’s youth organisation, was sum­ marily dismissed for expressing support on national television for same sex mar­ riage. p ie bulk of the national executive committee of UKIP’s youth organisation resigned in sympathy, along with a Swathe of activists, as did Richard Lowe UKIP’s


with bitter exchanges of views and vitriolic debate between UKIP’s national leader­ ship and those who have left in disgust. UKIP is, in my opinion, quickly devel-


prospective parliamentary candidate for the City of Chester. The result has been a damaging fall-out,


Only a couple of weeks ago, Oily Nev­ UHP is a party which portrays itself Not knowingly or voluntarily if you had


As I See It by Ged Mirfin


(Conservative coimcillor)


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wanted to hold an in/out referendum fol­ lowing a renegotiation of Britain’s rela­ tionship with the European Union, and as such UKIP has lost its entire purpose.


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, p iE Fashion and Things Feminine’ sec­ tion of the paper focused on winter furs, the report stating: “Furs were in vogue earlier m this season, the unusual chilli­ ness of the late summer causing a prema- raid to be made upon warm clothing


and those of black shiny fur, such as cara­ cul and astrarh^n hut


and bnnging out fur stoles and ties many weeks m advance of custom. There is a ^ e a t fancy for black fur this season, veiy beautiful being the bushy black fox sets


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PRESENTING the annual report to the general licensing sessions at Clitheroe, the chief inspector reported that there has been an increase in prosecutions for


compared with 11 in 1961,12 in 1960,14 m 1959 and just eight in 1958. There were 32 licensed premises, including 47 with ^11 licences. Licensed hours permitted for the serving of alcohol were: weekdays 11 a ^ . to 3 p.m. and 5-30 p.m. to 11 p.m * Sundays, Christmas Day and Good Fri^


dra^enness during 1962. There had been a total of 14 prosecutions and convictions


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SCOUTS’ HONOURS: Hannah Blackburn and Conor Baird with (from left) Ian Mac­ Donald, District Commissioner for Ciitheroe, County Commissioner Gien Fendail and the Rev. Ian Humphreys, (s)


are important, as there are many from all parties who do not agree with this policy, it is the apparent dogmatic intolerance of other people’s views which is concerning to all reasonable democratic people. David Cameron announced that he


oping a reputation as the nasty party of British politics. Such nastiness is epito­ mised in the appalling and unpleasant views expressed by Ron Loebel, who has been for so long a prominent voice of UKIP in the Ribble Valley, in his recent letter to the editor of this newspaper, which earned such a stinging rebuke from Canon Peter Shepherd in his well argued and heartfelt response. It is not the views on gay marriage that


which will operate to the benefit of British^ jobs and business.


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and costly EU directives which penalise our entrepreneurial culture and harms' our economic viability.


This means getting rid of unnecessary


seems to seek to quash democratic dis­ sent.


any public pressure groups which they purport to represent will wish to consider whether they wish to be fronted by peo­ ple who belong to a political party which


parent” leadership of UKIP in the Ribble Valley - Steve Rush and Simon Kerrins- ‘ to publicly refute the appalling intolerant ' policies of their party. If they do not do so, then I am sure that'


East Lancashire, particularly in the aero­ space industry. I believe that it is incumbent on the “ap­


forcefully and consistently advocated bvl our own MP, Nigel Evans, for a number! of years. However, leaving the EU now t as advorated by UKIP, during a period off economic rebuilding would have a hugely ' damaging impact on British business with! the potential loss of thousands of jobs in'^


Such a credible policy stance has beenj


rernming the European Union to its oriri nal purpose, namely completing a sinrie; market between co-operating n a t iS states within a common free trade area^


David Cameron’s proposal is based on


PRESENTATION: Lady captain Jilly Farthing presenting the cheque to Ann Roberts watched by in-coming lady captain Gill Eddlestone, retiring club president Chris Stokes (back row second from the right) and committee members, (s)


25 years ago


the Assheton Arms. “Every Saturday night, from 8 p?m. A five-course dinner IS followed by music for dancing to suit a^astes and ages. An ideal venue for an office/anniversary/birthday or just any excuse party! £9 per head including cof­ fee,” it was stated.


PLANS to change the old Bramley Meade hospital in Whalley to a perma­ nent dwelling were among the planning applications. Other plans included the erection of floodlights at Chipping play­ ing fields and the installation of a cash machine at Barclays branch in Clitheroe. • Our What’s On section featured


Hannah, Conor have struck Scouting gold


one for their support, espe­ cially members and guests who attended the events.


through raffles held during the spring and autumn fairs, at ladies’ open golf competitions and the open bridge drive to­ gether with donations from members of the club. Jilly wants to thank every­


ceive the cheque from Jilly was Ann Roberts, a trustee of Crossroads Care, who said that the money would be spent in the Ribble Valley and go towards the end-of-life care part of the charity’s work. The money was raised


ONE of the final tasks per­ formed by the outgoing lady captain of Clitheroe Golf Club was to present a cheque for £1,602 to a representative of Crossroads Care, the char­ ity chosen by Jilly Farthing to benefit from fund-raising dur­ ing her term of office. Present at the club to re­


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Trinity Church Hall, Clitheroe, by the minister, the Rev. Ian Hum­ phreys.


tended, and enjoyed a three-course meal prepareil and served by the young people, guided by adult lead­ ers.


Thought For The Week


SCOUTS feature in this week’s old photo, - and one in particular, Andrew Tolson,


then 15 and of Newlands Avenue, Clithe­ roe. The picture was taken 20 yeare ago,


• at the end of January, 1993. Although : by then a member of Clitheroe Venture


Scouts, Andrew made a return visit to his old troop, the 1st Pendle Scouts, for a


b S A S " “ '“ sary to gam the award while a member of TVfrr'i^-' 1st Pendle, including giving a presenta-' leaders, including Janet Peel, looking on.'


trom the then District Commissioner, Len I "j ***?**’


fellow Scouts and their


tion to fellow Scouts about his fossil col-. lection.. He is pictured receiving the award


need for your sacrifice, there are still two parachutes left, so we can each have one.” You see what had taken place was the professor had inadvertently picked up the


backpacker: “I don’t want to be selfish, so you take the last parachute.” The backpacker replied: “There’s no


fessor said: “I’m a gifted educationalist and the world needs me, so I’m taking a parachute,” and he jumped out. Then the church minister said to the


parachutes. Since this is my plane. I’m tak­ ing one of them.” ■He put it on and jumped out. The pro­


ister and a global backpacker - when the engine cut out and died, j The pilot said: “There are only three


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o u r people were travelling in a small light aircraft - the pilot, a prominent professor, a church min­


been led to believe from many church teachings that going to church regular as clockwork and being half-drowned or having a lick and a promise over a font of water and devoting ourselves unquestion­ ably to serve others is the only way into the Kingdom of God.


erroneous thinking, their salvation is as­ sured. They believe that church attend­ ance, baptism, or just being good will gain them grace and approval from God. Week after week for years past, we have


would land safely, his assurance was based on misguided thinking. Some people truly believe, based on


backpacker’s backpack, instead of the par­ achute, before jumping out of the aircraft! The church minister wrongly assumed, there was only one parachute left! Although the professor thought he


based on what God’s words say in His teachings. By faith in Christ, we can have peace with God and the assurance of eter­ nal life in heaven.


Our thinking is misguided if it is not


Don’t trust misguided thinking; put your faith in Christ and His examples. If we could earn our salvation, Christ would not have died to provide. He is the way.


Billington Community Church.


REV. DON JOHNSON, Minister,


moved or the opportunity, spiritually in­ spired, arose, not on a particular day of the week but on any weekday, at any hour, not in a purpose-built building, but in vil­ lages, town squares, hillsides and even pri­ vate dwellings. Do you believe your etemi^ is at stake?


Christ spoke as and when .the Spirit


was presented by the County Com­ missioner for East Lancashire, Glen Fendail, to 1st Clitheroe Scout Leader John Carysforth for out­ standing service to Scouting. About 100 parents and guests at­


In addition, the Award for Merit


Baird had successfully completed eight challenge badges from differ­ ent areas of the programme. The awards were presented at


MEMBERS and supporters of the 1st Clitheroe Scout Troop watched proudly as two mem­ bers received the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the highest possi­ ble award for their age group. Hannah Blackburn and Conor


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