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I tained a typing error which altered its meaning. The last sentence of Margaret Hard-


| son’s letter should have read: “Whalley does need more off-


I road parking areas to avoid all the congestion on King Street”. Unfortunately, due to an over­ sight the version we printed read “does not”. We apologise to Mrs Harrison for this error.


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I imagine I am only echoing • theoutrage from all the indig­ nant dog walkers of Clitheroe. As a dog owner, I am current­ ly banned from my nearest field; Low Moor - a huge field where many dog owners have visited and been welcome for years. My dog and I now walk past and gaze upon a deserted blanket of grass unused by


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^anyone. All the people complaining about the deadly dog poo are obviously either cartwheeling on a different field or at home writing complaint letters about the weather. To add insult to injury, the fields that are frequented more by people than dogs are Strewn with litter. My dog of­ ten pics up plastic bottles or we have to detour around bro­ ken glass. However the council doesn’t see this worthy ofwardens and fines. To all dog owners thinking of moving to Clitheroe, I don’t recommend it. You will forced to keep your dogonaleador walk along paths so overgrown


, and unpleasant you will prob­ ably prefer doing laps of your own garden. I add my voice to all those who have several little black bags full of what they think of these new rules. Name and address supplied


RIGHTS OF ELDERLY


Shameful way to treat our OAPs You may not be able to print this as it seems the truth in Britain is not allowed these days in case someone is of­ fended, but I’ll give it a shot. My grandmother is 87 and lives in Clitheroe. She has never sponged anything from the state. My late grandfather the same, as well asservingin the war. She has more of her marbles together than most people.


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back which is making it dif­ ficult for her to get around and especially walk upstairs. The


care and treatment she has re­ ceived from the NHS has been very thin to say the least. My mother has, at great ex­ pense, flown from South Af­ rica to stay with her to assist where she can as my gran was having to pay for a carer out of her own pocket. The doctor advised she should go into a home; £440 a week, out of her own pocket! It would havecostheralot


. more if it wasn’t for the amaz­ ing friends and family we have there who deserve medals for all the help and time they have given. Yet these layabouts who want boobjobs and im­ migrants with 10 children get everything thrown at them. My mother is trying to organ­ ise a stair lift for my gran.You would think she is trying to get the Kennedy assassination files opened. My gran is being, for want of a better word, harassed, by the “stair lift Stasi”. “How much money does she have?” “What savings does she have? ” “What policies does she have that are worth anything? ” “Does she have any money hid­ den away that she isn’t telling them about?" She is not applying for a stair lift for the fim of it. She has paid her contributions all her life, why shouldshenotbeable to benefit without being sub­


jected to an interrogation? Perhaps a change ofname to that of an East European sounding one would stand her in a better stead. She would then probably get anew house as well, with as many stair lifts as she wanted and a free holiday to the Ba­ hamas. It is absolutely disgusting that a British pensioner is treated in this manner.


Simon Carter, by email


PRAISE FOR NHS


Husband’s care second to none How can one find words enough to praise ambulance persons, nurses and doctors at the Royal Blackburn Hospital? My husband, who is 86, is be­ ing cared for there after fall­ ing and breaking his hip. On Sunday evening, July 20th, we spent eleven-and-a-half hours in A and E being extremely well cared for. That time was


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spent in opening our eyes to drunks, men battered and bruised, with nurses and doc­ tors working their socks off to help these people, with smiles and lots of necessary atten­


tion. Ken has NO COMPLAINTS and nor have I. Everything that can possibly be done is being done to stop the pain and for getting him on the right road to walk again. His nurses are excellent. How they are as bright and cheer- iul and loving under such strain, I do not know. Their care is above and beyond dedication to the job. Even I was instructed on the Monday morning to go home and rest because 1 looked drained and was advised not to visit Ken that day. For years we were in private health schemes. The cost was getting to be too much for us so we opted for NHS and have never looked back. There must be a multitude of peo­ ple who are grateful to Royal Blackburn Hospital. Please let us exceed the people who want bad press. By the way, I also am 86 years ■ old and we have been married for 64 years. That is a blessing. Itis strange to be on my own now, but, as he is content, I sensibly know he is in the best place and it keeps me content. Marian Gill, by email


DEVELOPMENT


Delay is ‘taking the mickey’


Many residents will have had a letter drop through their let­ ter boxes recently informing them that there was to beyet


another consultation on the Core Strategy. I am told that developers are making a claim that some of the last changes to the strategy were typed using a typeface which may have caused confu­ sion amongst those who read them and that it was therefore necessary to revisit those pro­ posals and present them in a different format. The Government’s Planning Inspector in charge of our


strategy document has upheld their concerns, hence we have


another consultation. Polite


people would say that this is taking the mickey. Actions such as this strengthen our view that the only people who are listened to in planning


matters are developers, no­ body else. If a resident had made such


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an assertion would that have been taken seriously? Of course it wouldn't. Developers are clearly trying to delay the strategy in order to get their applications sub­ mitted before it is too late. They are succeeding. In the Government reshuffle I was pleased to see that Plan­ ning Minister Nick Boles had been removed from his post. At one meeting I attended with him he said that he quite fancied a move to Education. Hesaiditinthesame way you might fancy a choc ice or a 99. It worried me.


The first pronouncements of his successor have equally worried me.


Writing for the Daily Tel­ egraph Brandon Lewis the new Planning Minister, claims that there has been a dramatic swing in public opinion con­ cerning housing with over half the population in favour of new housing in their area. He also claims that the Govern­ ment’s planning policy and framework (NPPF) is respon­ sible for this change of view! “Now that people have a bigger say over where new housing goes they are much happier,” he said. We all know that people have nosay over where housing goes. He may be thinking of Neighbourhood Plans, but they can only suggest where more housing should go not less. They have to agree with the Local Borough’s plan (Core Strategy) which has to be in conformity with the NPPF and the Government’s targets for house building in the borough. We have learned not to believe the claims of politicians and certainly not to believe their statistics. I don’t think Mr. Lewis would find that people in the Ribble Valley had suddenly become happy because of the NPPF, far from it I Nick Boles has become Junior Equalities Minister. I can’t see him doing very well there as he clearly had no desire to make planning an equal exchange of interests between developers, council and local people. We need more housing, partic­ ularly affordable housing, of that there is no doubt. It’s the scale of the proposals which are not “equal” to the Ribble Valley. Will the new Minister under­


stand and act on these issues? I think we all know the answer to that one.


Nick Walker.


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Valley Villages CHIPPING


Stock judging Members of Chipping


Young Farmers met on Mon- day July 28th at the invitation of the Ayrshire Society for


their annual judging com­ petition. Meeting at Cherry Tree Farm, Chaigley, by kind permissionoftheThornber family, the members joined society membersjudging some quality stock, and an enjoyable evening was had by all. This Sunday, August 10th,


club members will take part in the County Chairman’s Challenge, a charity bike ride around all 18 YF clubs in Lancashire. On day two, Jess Townson visits Chipping YFC and members will join her on her leg of the Journey to LongridgeYFC. Next Monday’s Meeting


(August 11th) is orienteering on Beacon Fell.


GISBURN


Dominoes drives Results of the whist


and dominoes drive held at Gisburn Festival Hall last: Sat­ urday: Dominoes: R. Knight; S. Dawson; P. Metcalf; MTBerry; S. Walker; A. Taylor. Whist: Men - S. Hogg; E. Turner; W. Mitchell. Women-E. Jack- son; Mrs Watowski; B. Peel. The next event is Saturday September 6th at 7.30pm. New players most welcome. £3 including supper.


GRINPLETOM


Mystery trip • The GrindletonWI August mystery trip on the 14th will leave the “Cherry Trees” (op­ posite The Buck) in Grindleton village, promptly at 5-30 pm. Members going on the


outing are requested to wear flat comfortable shoes, casual clothes suitable for the evening’s weather, and to bring with them a little spending money. There is an early supper included. The competition on the evening is for “the funniest postcard”.


HARROPFOLD


Christian Fellowship Last Thursday Harrop


Christian Fellowship held their house group at Ram- sgreave at a member's house. There was a discussion on the true and false church, followed by a quiz and pizza supper. On Sunday the fellow­


ship welcomed for the first time Pastipr David Violet, of


Preston, who ministered in word and song before giving his message on God’s gift to us of His love in Christ. The Rev. Diane Hunter, of Settle, will


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Party time for Legion’s Poppy Appeal


Acheeseand wine party at the home of Mandy and Denis Brennan in Grindle­ ton raised£2,725 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, much more than in previous years. Every­ one had had a great time listening and dancing to


jazz played by Alan Amos, drinking wine and cask ale supplied by the Whal-


and will also be the speaker on Sunday.


KNOWLEGREEN


Whist and doms The usual fortnightly whist


and domino drive will be held on Monday August 11th. Play will commence at 7-30 pm and admission is £2 and includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.


Men's breakfast The Men’s Breakfast at


Knowle Green Church will be held on Saturday from 9 until 11 am. All men are welcome for a cooked breakfast, brew and chat. For more information telephone Pastor Chris Okpoti


on 01254 878394-


Holiday Bible Club The children’s Holiday Bi­


ble Club thisyear will be held from Wednesday August 20th to Friday the 22nd from 10 am until 12-15 pm. All youngsters between the ages of five to 11 are welcome to come along. There will be crafts and


games, singing and quiz­ zes all around the theme of Nehemiah, the cup bearer to the Governor of Jerusalem who was instrumental in the rebuilding of the walls of the city of Jerusalem. For the adults there are


lectures in the village hall each morning from 10 am and in the evening at 7-30 pm. Alfare wel­ come to come along to the vil­ lage church for a special time


ley Wine Shop, and eating delicious cheeses from Roy Porter. Denis Brennan, host and chairman of Chatbum and District Branch, said:' “Thanks go to everyone who helped and came along to support this annual event and to the local businesses who donated prizes. We could not raise this vital amount of money without all


information can be obtained by calling 01254 878394.


LANGHO


St Leonard’s On Monday St Leonard’s


Church was opened all day to Commemorate the outbreak of theb First World War. Services for this Sunday


are gam Holy Communion and io-3oam Parish Communion. All welcome to attend. On Friday August 15 th


from 6-30 pm to 9 pm at Langho and Billington Com­ munity Centre there is a WWI Commemoration Family Event. The cost is £5 per adult and £1 for under-i6s. Organis­ ers are asking people to bring their own food and drink. There will be a WWI dress


competition in three age categories - 16+, 12-15 years and children. Throughout the evening there will be quizzes and games plus music and . songs from the time. ■ Organisers are also asking


for people to bring in artefacts from the time but to ensure they are labelled with names, addresses etc. For more infor­ mation on this family event, please email Mrs Tracey Baron on blackopaI777@gmail.com


L0WM00R


Freebirdfree Local rock band Freebird


are playing this Sunday, Au- ■ gust 10th, in the beergarden at Low Moor Club. The event


of you supporting and work­ ing with us.” At the event, president Ho­ race Hudson was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the branch for his dedica­ tion and his hard work over many years serving in all posts on the committee. He is pictured (in red hat) danc­ ing the afternoon away with family and Mends.


starts at 3 pm and entry is free. There will be a barbecue start­ ing at4 pm.


PENDLETON


Young Farmers Clitheroe Young Farmers’


first meeting of the autumn winter season is next Wednes­ day, August 13th, for a sports night at West Bradford Village Hall playing fields at 7 pm.


READ&SIMONSTONE


Fete cheques The presentation of •


cheques from Read and Simonstone village fete will be held at the Stork on Saturday August 16th from 4 pm, with live music from local band Beat Rooms.


Bowling Club The Doubles Rose Bowl


Competition on Sunday, July 27th, was won by Henry Duer- den and Alec Slater. Runners- up were Dorothy Rostron and Les Hart. The Doris Birch Tro­ phy was won by Alec Slater, runner-up Keith Bradshaw.


RIMINGTON


Rededication In a moving ceremony on


Sunday in Rimington Memori­ al Hall, the Rev David G. Isaacs, minister of Salem Chapel, Martin Top, rededicated the memorial plaques which bear the names of those who fell in two world wars.


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