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might work I was shocked to hear about theproposedclosureofClit- heroejob centre. It will have


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I will hit worst off Thefollowing is a copy of a letter to JakeBerry, Conserv­ ative MPfor Rossendale and DarwenfromBalcnum-with Darwen Borough Councillor andDarwen Town Council­ lor Peter Hollings: It is with dismay that I learn that consultation is under; way in Clitheroe with a view to the shameful act of closing down its Job Centre Plus and transferringservicesforthose affected to the Blackburn Job centrePlus.Thejourneytimes and expense of travelling the, l i miles to Blackburn are both restrictive in terms of time and expense. I need not remind you that the Jobseekers Allowance is a mere £57-35 a week for un- der-25-year-olds and £72.40 for over:25s. The sanctions set against those who simply do not have the means to attend appointments at increased expense will be both punitive and cruel. This comesonthebackofthe recent closure by your Gov­ ernment of Bacup South Job- centre servicing people from within your constituency which you failed to prevent. Persons seeking work are re­ quired to attend the Job Cen­ tre at increasingly frequent rates. This closure will affect not only those who are unem-. ployed and receiving Jobseek­ ers Allowance. People who receive employment and sup­ port allowance,'for instance, are also required to attend for interview at the Jobcentre. These include some very vul­ nerable adults. The Jobcentre Plus does not only service the needs of the unemployed, it also seeks to help the rising number of un­ deremployed and zero and


| limitedhourcontractworkers wishing to seek a better stand­ ard of living which is vital in reducing the number receiv­ ing In Work Benefits. Iam writing to you to seek as­ surances that the many peo­ ple who rely on the Jobcentre services in Darwen will not be affected by any further clo­ sures in the region. Coun. Peter Hollings


an immediate effect on their vulnerable clients, who need a personal interview, rather than using email or telephone. A bus or train to blackburn may be unaffordable to some­ one who is unemployed. Your article implies that the. ladies from the Salvation Army, who are already doing such sterling work, would fill the void! This would be an impossible expectation. How­ ever, if finances and expertise were shared between the staff from Clitheroe Jobcentre and the Salvation Army, this would ensure a contant source of professional help within our community. A smaller rented building could be used, pro­ viding much better value for both parties. Name and address supplied


WHALLEY HYDRO


Scheme will pay more than cash Last Thursday I attended a public presentation of the Whalley Hydro Electric Scheme, which recently saw a gigantic Archimedean Screw teetering its way through the narrow streets of the village watched by fascinated specta­ tors. The meeting was informative and eqjoyable, and enabled us to acknowledge the courage and dedication of the team of people who have set this projectup. The Whalley Hydro Electric project promises that it will eventually pay financial divi­ dends to those who invest in it, but it will pay humanitarian dividends from the moment it is switched on in November. Small as it may be in relation to the universal problems of global warming, it is neverthe­ less one more (of many) initia­ tives to reduce climate change. It will make a contribution to ensuring that there will be safe energy supplies for our great-grandchildren in these days when every aspect of life is dependent on reliable elec­ tricity. There is another dimension for all those who hold a reli­


gious philosophy of life with the view that life on planet earth is not accidental, but part of some willing superior force which (who?) has a sense of “gifted” life and the whole process of evolution to our so- called human species. When


you receive a gift (and Christ­ mas is coming) you normally


treasure it and take care of it as a natural response of grati­


tude to the giver. . Currently by our gross misuse of fossil fuels, our pollution of


- the atmosphere and our quiet destruction of other species which share our planet we are spitting in the face of our crea­ tor. Who knows ho w soon we will destroy ourselves? In the light of all this you would have expected that meeting in Whalley to be packed. It wasn’t - but about 25 of us heard the story of his courageous initiative and many of us have gladly invest­ ed in it. Have you? Go to: www. whalleyhydro.co.uk The Rev. Ian Robins, Manorfields, Whalley


PARKING


‘Callous’firm did not listen The letter from your cor­ respondent on September 18th regarding Whalley Arms Car Park and the appalling response he received after receiving a fine for what was clearly an act of mercy is one ofa number that have ap­ peared in the local press over recent months. Our experience with Whalley Arms Car Park shows a simi­ lar level of callousness. Our daughter, who was visiting Whalley, had a medical ap­ pointment at the health centre adjoining the car park. She tried repeatedly to pay for a ticket, but the machine kept rejecting her coins. She was anxious not to.be late for her meeting with her doctor. She had fully intended to pay for herparking.butwasleftwith no choice as the facility for


doing so was not functioning properly. Our daughter is in South America, before then she was living in Manchester in an apartment block where mail delivery was uncertain. She had intended to contact Parking Eye regarding this


situation, but between long commutes and a demanding job she did not get round to do­ ing so. As a result she has now been sentletters demanding she pay £150 alongside threats of imminent court action and the Joss of her credit rating-


just what a young person at the start of her working life


and with an unblemished character needs. We explained these circum­ stances to the firm DRP Debt Recovery Plus Ltd which has been in correspondence with us (the “Plus” speaks volumes, doesn’t it). They made a deri­


Paul Watson paul.watson


sory offer to reduce the fine minimally.


We’ve noticed how few cars are now using Whalley Arms Car Park - it often looks nearly empty. It is ill lit at night and


the ticket machine is not very visible.


There is a mqjor problem in Whalley regarding conges­ tion. A car park which charges a one pound minimum park­ ing fee (no change given) and a minimum fine of £100 and has acquired such negative publicity is hardly helping to alleviate the problem. It is also extremely bad for local busi­ ness.


What a contrast with Clithe­ roe Market car park which charges 40p for a similar amount of time. We are aware that Whalley Parish Council has received numerous letters and phone calls expressing similar concerns to our own. This is, as your previous corre­ spondent noted, another little indication of the kind of soci­ ety we have allowed ourselves to become. I hope our MP and Whalley Chamber of Trade will follow this matter up. We’re sending them copies of this letter. Whalley cannot afford to have its large main car park seen as a toxic space to be avoided. If the Whalley Arms Pub is happy to continue with this ar­ rangement, they cannot com­ plain if local people decide to take their custom away. We ended up paying a £120 fine because the debt collec­ tion agency (Debt Recovery Plus Limited) were threaten­ ing to take legal action which would have damaged our daughter’s credit rating. We were worried about the possibility, however remote, that they would do this and so we paid up. We felt we couldn’t risk this happening to her. If the fine had been against one of us we would have held out. I wonder how many suscepti­ ble and poor individuals have been intimidated into paying huge amounts of money. It seems so wrong to me that this car park is next to a medical centre used by many elderly and frail people who have no option but to use it. The machines malfunction regu­ larly. I suspect people do not realise that their car regis­ tration numbers are being photographed immediately. they drive into the car park so they are at risk, even if they are there for a few moments wait­


ing to collect another person. Mr Anthony McNamara, Whalley


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BILLINGTON


Guitar men Last Sunday's service at


Billington community Church was led by Rev. Mike Kelly (as seen on TV) on guitar, ac­ companied by the Rev. Don Johnson on bass. Mr Johnson, resident minister, will be speaking this Sunday, October 5th, and serving an open table communion for those who wish to share. The community cafe bar


last Saturday hosted a coffee morning in aid of Macmil­ lan Cancer Support and raised £126. On behalf of the congregation and friends, Mr Johnson thanked everyone for their generous support. The Cafe Bar will be closed


this Saturday and open again from Saturday October 11th with a very good menu includ­ ing full English breakfast through to scampi and chips.


BOLTON BYBOWLAND


Judging night Young farmers met at the


village hall for a mysteryjudg- ing night which consisted of


judging a range from cakes to sausages. Tim Hamlett was the master judge and gave members tips on how to give reasons. Congratulations were given to Lu cy Armer, Anna Dakin and Molly Dakin for coming third place at the National Cookery Competi­ tion at Malvern with their three-course meal celebrating “World War 1 Soldiers Home­ coming”. Members who want to go on the club paintballing trip on October 24th were reminded that a £10 deposit is needed for next week. The meeting next week is a talk on wildlife policing, meeting in the village hall at 7-45 pm.


CHIPPING__________


Indie gig Indie tribute band KMK


(Arctic Monkeys, Killers etc.) will play at at Chipping Village Hall on Friday October 10th in a fund-raiser for St Mary’s School. Tickets are £14 and include supper; contact Liz on 07748 060841 orcall St Mary’s School on 01995 61367.


GISBURN


Whist and doms Whist and dominoes will


be played at Gisburn Festival Hall this Saturday October 4th at 7-30 pm. Admission at the door is £3, which includes a supper. There are meat prizes, a raffle and a warm welcome. -


GRINPIETON


Coffee morning A total of £505, including


private donations, was raised at the recent Macmillan Cof­


fee Morning at Grindleton Pavilion. The organisers wish to thank all those who baked, volunteered, donated fruit and flowers to sell, and espe­ cially to the many people who supported the event. The com­ petition winners were Nick Millward and Judy Cowling.


Harvest Festival Harvest Festival will be


held at 11-15 am on Sunday in St Ambrose Church when everyone is invited. Follow­ ing the service, brunch will be served in the School Hall and Parish Room. The church will be decorated for Harvest Festival on Saturday morning from 9-30 am onwards.


Cookery Demo A cookery demonstration


by Michael Heathcote of The Duke of York Hotel will be held on Thursday October 30th at 7-30 pm in Grindleton Pavilion. Tickets are £10 and include a drink and nibbles and are available from Carol Pye, tel 01200 441507.


HARROPFOLD


Christian Fellowship Last Thursday Harrop


Christian fellowship held. the monthly prayer meeting when prayers were offered for the world, the church and individuals. On Sunday, the ever


popular Ayrton Brothers, of Scorton, were welcomed and sanganumberofgospelsongs after which Robert ministered the word from Psalm 91. He encouraged all to have faith in God and believe in his prom­ ises. The Fellowship looks forward to their next visit. On Thursday the AGM will


be at 7 pm. On Sunday at 2 pm Norman Pearson, of Black­ burn, will lead the service.


HURSTGREEN


Burger bundle Customers at The Bayley


Arms, Hurst Green, have ' been supporting St Joseph’s RC Primary School in an unusual way. Landlady Laura Tyson hatched a scheme in which every time a burger was sold at The Bayley 2op was put into a fund for the local primary school. Laura attended a school assembly and presented a cheque for £210 to Mr Crabtree, Junior Class Teacher. The school is delighted with the support from The Bayley and will be putting the money to good use buying resources for the RE curriculum.


Parish Council The monthly meeting


has been rearranged to next Monday, October 6th, at 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.


Youth Club The next meeting of the


youth club will be Friday October 10th at 7-30 pm in the Memorial Hall. All young people from the age of nine are welcome.


School friends Moe fund-raising is being


planned by Friends of St Joseph’s RC Primary School. There will be a ladies’night at The Bayley Arms on Friday October24that7pm. Entry is free and all ladies


are welcome. There will be a variety of stalls designed to. help get Christmas shopping under way includingjewel- lery, clothing, cosmetics, manicures, gifts and card. There will be a cake stall and donations for this will be gratefully accepted from pm on the night.


VillageNews Ifyou would like to place


any items in Hurst Green village news please contact Nancy Bailey, 826903 or nancy@rivers-mead.co.uk


KNOWLEGREEN


Whist Militarywhistand


dominoes will be played at the Village Hall this evening (Wednesday 1st October) with play commencing at 7-30 pm. Ordinary whist and dominoes will be played on Monday, October 6th, when again play commences at 7-30 pm. Admission to either event Is £2 and includes tea and biscuits.


Concert The Lunchtime Concert at


the Village Hall today (October 2nd) will feature the present students from Chethams School of Music in Manches­ ter. The concert commences at noon and is followed by luncheon. Admission includ­ ing luncheon is £15 with the concert only £10. The concert on Thursday 6th November will feature Ian Buckle on , piano. To book for the con­ certs please telephone GST Concerts on 01200 425629 or for more information please check out the website: www. gstevents.com


LANGHO


St Mary's Blackburn Food Bank has


said there is a need for tinned vegetables, ravioli, coffee as well as the usual items. Help is requested at a supermar­ ket collections on Saturday October 11th at Tesco, Great Harwood. Volunteers are asked to ring 01254 672756. At the front of the church


there is now a prayer board called “Wall of prayer”. It is available for anyone to write a prayer request or a prayer of


West Bradford villagers and the families of those on the Second World War village roll of honour commemo­ rated the anniversary of the outbreak of the war with an exhibition and a service of


West Bradford remembers remembrance.


The event featured work


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by children from Wadding- and the Mayor and Mayoress ton and West Bradford CE of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Primary School, including Michael Ranson and his wife research on the nine young Janette, also planted a corn- men from the village who memorative oak tree.


thanksgiving and pin it to the board. During the week these prayer request will be remem- bered at daily Mass. “Edge nights” began


last Wednesday with a good number ofyoung people enjoying faith and fun. The sessions continue on the next three Wednesdays in St Mary’s parish centre from 6-30 to 8 pm.


Woodland folk Organisers of the wood­


land learning zone project at St Mary’s School, Langho (see picture story, page 17), have thanked the sponsors who helped provide materials and expertise. The request for help came


originally came from the head teacher at the school, Janet Malone. At the time, Johnson Matthey was working in partnership with Focus Experiential Training on the first wave of a new leadership development programme -so they decided that this would bean ideal project to put their learning into practice. Volunteers’spokesman


James Phillips said: “While Johnson Matthey provided funds and willing volunteers, we couldn’t have completed this task without the materials and much-needed advice do­ nated by various local firms.” Project sponsors were:


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