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. Barrow, adjacent to the fishing lake, the petrol station, McDonalds and the A59. Taken on Sunday morning, the photograph shows our ’ peaceful field on the last day : before its council-sanctioned destruction. :


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Use this to fight the developers


I don’t know anyone in Clit­ heroe who is in favour of the proposed housing develop­ ments in the town - except, of course, the landowners who stand to make a profit and who


, have no conscience about how theydoso.


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However, the borough council should take’note of the fol­


lowing guidelines, just now , published:


Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said: “This government


has been very clear that when planning for new buildings, protecting our precious green


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belt is paramount. Local peo­ ple don’t want to lose their countryside to urban sprawl, or see towns and cities lost to unnecessary development. • “We have put Local Plans at the heart of the reformed planning system, so coun­ cils and local people can now decide where development should and shouldn’t go. “Support for new housing is growing, becausecommunir ties welcome development if . it is built in the right place and does not ignore their needs. That’s why planning permis­ sion for 230,000 homes was granted bycouncilsinthelast year alone, while official sta-' ■ ' tistics show that green belt de-


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Buf on Monday a start was to be made on ripping it up for housing', v . Everything must go, the „ hedgerows, the birds, the rab­ bits - the lot. And this is only the start. So remember this picture in years to come. When we all look back at the Great Brit­ ish housing scam and finally realise it was only ever about generating extra cash, income' and profit for the whole gag­ gle of property-related vested interests.


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Alan Watts, by email


velopment is at its lowest rate since modern records began. in 1989. . “Councils will play a criti­ cal role in bringing forward brownfield land and govern­ ment wants to see permis­ sions in place for homes on over go% of suitable brown­ field land by 2020. This could pave the way for up to 200,000 new homes while protecting our green belt. “In addition, 20 new housing ' zones on this brownfield land. in London will benefit from £400 million funding from the government and the Greater London Authority. “There will be £200 million of additional government fund­ ing available for 10 zones out- . side London. “The government has also ~' stated that councils should consider how they will protect and preserve important sites in their area, especially green belt sites. Other considera- tions include: sites of special scientific interest, areas of outstanding natural beauty, heritage coastline, national parks'and the Broads.” Maybe the council and the planners could comment on this and tell us if they are go­ ing to use the above to fight


against the greedy developers and landowners. Mandy Adamson, Sawley


ROAPSAFETY


Junction needs a roundabout


The problems with motor­ ists and motor cycles using . Worston Lane to gain access


to or leave the AS9 Clitheroe bypass arise almost entirely


from the badly engineered AS9/PendIeRoadjuriction.' It has no run-off or accelera­ tion lanes, yet it was thought


fittoprovidetheseforthe ' industrial link road and even for the much less busy


junctions to Pendleton and Standen Hall, Worston and


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I Duncan Smith I duncan.smith1@jpress.c6.uk ‘ I News editor


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Chatburn. Consequently, motorists travelling from the Preston direction and turning left into Pendle Road risk being run into from behind as others seek to overtake them on what is only a single carriageway at this point. The blame for this state of affairs lies squarely in the hands of the Highways Agency, who re-designed this


junction when the A59 was still a trunk road. Having de- trunked the road they passed responsibility to Lancashire County Council and washed their hands ofit. This junction desperately needs to be replaced with a roundabout, whether or not the proposed housing on the adjacent Standen estate takes place, if, as seems likely, it does, could the county council not insist on the developer providing the necessary high­ way improvements before other work starts on the site? Anthony A. Cooper,


Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe ‘CRAZY SIGNS


Make this route a‘quiet lane’


I totally agree with the com­ plaints in last week’s front page article “Review appeal


after ‘crazy’ road signs go up”. Thejobsworths at the council are clueless and out of touch


with what goes on in their bor­ ough. .


I regularly cycle this route as part ofan extended ride, but have often faced oncoming. cars.speeding round blind


bends as motorists seek to avoid the no right turn facing


vehicles coming from Skipton and wanting to turn into Pen­ dle Road to Clitheroe.


It’s downright dangerous. And there is often speeding


on the other section too, prob­


ably from the same imbeciles that dump the leftovers of' • their MacDonalds or'Subway takeaway in the verges late at night. Whatever happened to :


Paul Watson paul.watson2@jpress.co.uk Content manager


EricBeardsworth


eriabeardsworth@jpressio.uk : Reporter


the much promoted 2omph / limits being applied to side


streets with significant pedes­ trian presences in town? This road is a vital leisure facility used regularly by as many pe­ destrians and cyclists as any ■. side street in Clitheroe. Local authorities are able to , designate country lanes as “quiet lanes” in rural areas urn der the Transport Act 2000; Why not this route? It seems • to fhlfil that role to a tee. RVman,


posted on our website ‘BOMB’SCARE


Blitz memories ofan evacuee The “wartime shell” un-


BILLINGTON


Tea party Sophie Holgate is having


a tea party at Greenfields, Neddy Lane, Billington, on No­ vember 15 th between 1 and 4 pni, sellingsoups, cakes, chilli andjacket spud, corned beef hash, pie and peas and a raffle. It is to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to help find a cure for Sophie and all the other people who have the condition. She hopes as many people as possible will support the event.


Remembrance Aparadewillassembleat


the entrance to Billington Gar­ dens, Billington, from 2-30 to march at 2-45 pm proceeding to Billington War Memorial, Elker Lane, for a Remembrace wreath laying service at 3 pm on Sunday. After the service, the parade will return to Bill­ ington Gardens. It will include the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley and other coun­ cillors. Heading the parade will be Accrington Pipe Band with the Royal British Legion


; members, Blackburn Sea Cadets, Royal Marine Associa­ tion, Scouts and members of the public.


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earthed last week could well | have been close to where I .• I lived when being evacuated to I Woone Lane, Clitheroe, near I to the old Primrose Mill, now I longgone.


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During the height of the Lon- ■ 1 don Blitz, mum and I had to be 1 rescued by firemen late one I night from inside our yard's | air raid shelter in Leyton, East I London, when it was left tilt-" B ing inside the rim of a bomb I crater after a parachute mine | had exploded, taking down I nearby houses.


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Aneighbourhadfalleninto H the crater, breaking his leg, in I an attempt toget to us!


B NlckGodlonton I Woodford Green. Essex H CHARTTYEFFORT


Thank you for the donations


Through your letters page I /' would like to thank all those readers who kindly made a donation to the ABF the Sol- ; diers Charity, through my abseiling and sky diving. These events have raised £7,000 through thegenerous


readers of the newspaper. Martin JamesMBE Grindletori


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BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Topjudge Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC competed in the county live and carcass stock-


judging competition, which involvedjudging pigs and beef cows. Molly Dakin was the club’s top judge and will now go on to the national finals in Birmingham to represent Lancashire. Next week’s meeting is ten


pin bowling so members can practise for the county finals. The club's dinner dance is on Friday November 14th at The Calf’s Head Hotel at Worston. Anyone wanting tickets please ask members for details.


Neighbourhood plan Bolton-by-Bowland and


Gisburn Forrest Neighbour­ hood Plan is holding a Public consultation workshop / evening open to all residents ■ oftheparishes.Itwillbeheld on Monday November 10th in . Bolton-by-Bowland village hall at 7-30 pm. Sites for housing and local green spaces will be discussed. Organisers stress that local people’s opinions are very much needed on this important part of the neigh­ bourhood plan.


CHATBURN


Pink day It was all pink at Manor


House Nursing Home Chat­ burn on Breast Cancer Day. . The residents and staff team wore pink and donated £1. ■


GRINDLETON


Cookery demo Partridge pasties and a


rich chocolate sweet were the items demonstrated by - Michael Heathcote last Thurs­ day at The Pavilion in Grindle- ton. His talk was packed with useful tips and was appreci­ ated by everyone present. The grand raffle was also drawn andthewinnerofthe luxury hamper was Catherine Taylor. This was a very eqjoyable ' evening and £850 was raised for St Ambrose Church funds.


Change of time A service of remembrance


will be held in St Ambrose Church on Sunday to which everyone is invited to attend. It will be a holy communion service including the act of remembrance at the war memorial in the church. The service will start at 10-30 am.


Women’s Institute The next meeting of


GrindletonWIisthelnsti-- , tute’s 82nd birthday party, to beheldatTheThreeMill- ’• - stones at West Bradford on No­ vember 13th. Please arrive at 7 for 7-30 pm when a two-course meal followed by birthday . cake will be served.


HARROPFOLD


Christian Fellowship Last Thursday Harrop


Christian Fellowship met in Blackburn for the house group/bible study. Norman Pearson led the meeting when


The residents arranged


pink dahlia flowers and the bakinggroup enjoyed making fancy cakes with pink decora­ tions. The “Look good in Pink’ sweepstake also raised funds for the charity.


GISBURN


Farmers’market Gisburn Farmers’ Market


is this Saturday (November 8th) from 10 am to 2 pm at Gisburn Festival Hall. It offers fantastic local produce, crafts and gifts for Christmas and the community cafe will be serving full English breakfast. Free entry, free parking. Just follow the signs from the A59


Whist The results of the whist


and domino drive held at Gisburn Festival Hall on Saturday were: Dominoes - P. Metcalf, E. Fox, S. Walker, A. Fox, D. Knight, A. Sutcliffe. Whist winners were: (men) W. Mitchell, M. Metcalfe, S. Hogg, (women) D. Hogg, M. Wellock, H.'Pickard. The next event ' will be on Saturday December 6th at 7-30 pm. New players are most welcome to come along, £3 admission including supper.


the discussion was on “Faith, Hope and Charity”. On Sunday the service was led by the Rev. Diane Hunter accompanied by her husband, Keith, who sang a gospel song. Diane returns on Thursday November 20th. Next Thursday Charles. .


Scott Pearson, thesecretary of the Protestant Alliance, will give a presentation on the life of George Whitefield. There will be a bookstall and refreshments afterwards. On Sunday next, Remembrance Sunday, the Rev. David Issacs, of Martin Top Chapel, will be theguest speaker.


HURSTGREEN


Youth club St Joseph’s Youth Club


meets at the memorial hall at 7-30 pm tomorrow (Friday) November 7th. All over nines are welcome.


InstituteAGM The Women’s Institute An­


nual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday No­ vember 27th at the memorial hall. Bring your own crockery and cutlery as supperispro- vided by the committee.


Christmas pantry There will be a sale of


home-made Christmas good­ ies at St John’s Old School on Saturday November 15th at 10 am until 12-30 pm. There w i ll . bejams, chutneys, puddings and cakes ready for the festive period. Entry is £1. Please con­ tact Gill McDonnell on 826378 for more information.


CoffeeStop All are welcome at the


popular Coffee Stop meeting next on Monday November 17th in St John’s Old School at 2 pm. Drop in for free refresh­ ments and a chance to chat with your neighbours. -


St John’s Old School This building is available


forparties, weddings, meet­ ings and so on. There is a hall, small meeting room and a well equipped kitchen. For inquiries and bookings con- tact 01254 826686 or e-mail mack@talktalk.net.


Villagenews Ifyou would like to place


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


KNOWLEGREEN


Lunchtime concert The Lunchtime Concert


today (Thursday) November . 6 th at the village hall will feature Ian Buckle on piano, performing work's by Mozart and Beethoven. The concerts commence at noon and admis­ sion is £15 including luncheon or £10 for concert only. '


Exhibition The art and music exhibi­


tion at the village hall will be held on Friday and Saturday November 7th and 8th. A collaboration between com­ poser and musician Rebekah Okpoti and artist Jean Hoole, this unique event is not to be missed, and it is free! On Friday the e ven t will be held from 3-30 until 7-30 pm and on Saturday from 11 am until 3-30 pm. For more informa­ tion contact Rebekah on 01254


878394 or rasokpoti@uclan. ac.uk.


Remembrance The Remembrance service


at the village church will be held on Sunday November 9th at the village war memorial. Please be present by 10-50 am so that the two minute silence can be observed at 11 am. Eve­ ryone is welcome.


BikerB The final Biker Breakfast


of this year was held at the end of October when more than 90 bikers attended. Held in conjunction with the Chris­ tian Motorcycle Association the event is held on the last Saturday of each month from March to October. All bikers are invited along and meet with other bikers who may have travelled 50 or 60 miles


just to attend. LANCHO


St Leonard’s Starting on Monday No­


vember 10th from 1-30 to 3-30 pm and each Monday there­ after during term time there will be a Tiny Tots session for all mums, dads, or anyone who cares for small child. Meet to­ gether in St Leonard’s Church for free play, painting, story time and light refreshments. The Christmas fair is to be


held on Saturday November 22nd starting at 11 am until 2 pm in the community centre. Admission for adults and chil­ dren is sop including a visit to see Santa. Enjoy stalls with gifts, crafts, cakes, refresh­ ments and a bumper raffle. Services for this Sunday


are as follows: Remembrance Sunday 9 am holy commun­ ion, 10-30 am parish commun­ ion with church parade. All welcome.


LOW MOOR


‘Sappers’service This Sunday the remem- •


brance service at Low Moor war memorial will be conduct­ ed by the new vicar of St Paul’s, the Rev. Mark Pickett, and the Rev. MrsAnneHardacre. After the laying of the


wreaths, the vicar will walk to thestonecolumninfrontof low Moor Club to give a short service of blessing and dedica­ tion to commemorate the


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