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50 Shades of Autumn
Tax rake-off in new Housing Despite the good intentions of the protest groups decrying ' the proposed developmental Standen and many other plans here in Clitheroe and else where in th’e nibble Valley, I’m afraid the Government’s de cree for ever-increasing “new. builds” on green belt sites all over the country far outmus- cles local feelings. As a much larger project, af fecting much more greenbelt and population than here in the Valley, the HS2 develop ment will get the go-ahead,. despite massive opposition. So, while all this is a big deal for us in the locality, there isn’t much in reality to be done. However the council still has a duty to the population to provide better infrastructure to accommodate the increases in people needing medical care, schooling; transport etc, so where are the plans for all these items? Still over the ho-
rizon.aslseeit. / I’m sure that "many on these protest groups, while unhappy
"at the inevitable outcome, might have a begrudging re spect for the council if they would come forward with properly worked-jout plans to help alleviate some of the problems that are surely to come in the future.. ‘ A thousand homes extra in Standen works out, at present levels of council tax, at approx imately £i.2m. per year into council coffers. Multiply this by all the extra homes down Henthorn, Wad- - dow, Calderstones, Lower Mit- ton Road and Lawsonsteads in Whalley, plus other sites in • the Valley, this will bring in an other film, a year to the coun cil, and probably more. Even though the horse has bolted, come on council, “smell the "coffee”. Even though I’m no planner I visualise the need for another junior school near Littlemoor, and a surgery with a self-contained pharmacy. To ease the inevitable gridlock on the roads, mini-rounda-
; bouts will be required coming off Littlemoor "and Primrose"
- onto the main road, as well as a road upgrade onto the bypass. and a roundabout. . Sorry) you people on the new
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on the drive in these parts, I’m • sure a railway station at the top of Henthom park would be extra beneficial, even for a .... short trip into town. Come on, council, as the old saying goes “Where’s the.
' meat?” If any council planners would like some well thought-. out advice, I’ll help you out in my retirement. ■■■: G.A. Reynolds
Bonnygrass Terrace, Clitheroe
POLITICS Three parties
have failed us A thousand homes flooded with more than 110 flood ■ warnings in Britain on Christ mas Day, resulting in thou- ... sands of people’s Christmas festivities being ruined, and even some areas unable to be reached and given help. “The perfect storm." We need to be told as soon as possible how much of this misery was caused by out-of- touch councillors giving the go-ahead to build on flood plains. You were so right, Steve Rush, (Clitheroe Advertiser, Decemberigth) about “The death of democracy”. I’m sure, Steve, you spoke for the major ity of people. A poster in a Ribble Valley resi dent’s garden summed it up so well. It read: “Whalley says no to more houses. But it didn’t make any difference.” I’m afraid politicians of all three mqjor parties have failed us. This small island is now full to bursting with people, but still our green fields and farmland is being plundered for a quick profit; no thought whatsoever for the wellbeing of our future generations. Winston Churchill must be turning in his grave over the tens of thousands of mer- chant seamen who lost their lives getting much-needed food supplies to these shores, 1939-
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We have slavery and corrupt politicians, “Pot Hole Britain” and “Rip-Off UK”, thousands living in poverty and squalor
while pay is lagging behind prices. Malnutrition cases treated at NHS hospitals have nearly doubled during the eco nomic downturn, with a 170% rise in people turning to food- banks in the past year. Most Britons are cowed into silence about incomers, while • incompetent MPs are given an 11% pay rise. In turn they give away £1 billion a month in overseas aid, even aid to Chi na, who recently sent a rocket to the Moon! -
I could go on and on, but must
Chris Daggett ~
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Duncan Smith -
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finish by saying that now, in - my 70s, I have never seen this ,. country so divided and in a . -.. worse state than it is now. “Happy New Year” everyone. Bert Hardwick
- Station Road, Clitheroe POGATTACKS
Owners show no remorse
The front page exposure of lo cal residents being shocked and devastated at the sight of a sheep worried by dogs (Clit-. heroe Advertiser, December 26th) is unfortunately becom ing the norm for livestock farmers with animals grazing near to built-up areas. I personally have found both sheep and lambs savaged and . maimed on no less than three occasions in a similar area, - with dog owners; if found, . . showing no remorse whatever. I have over the years been in debted to neighbours residing on Kingsmill Avenue, report ing attacks by unaccompanied dogs on sheep, both heavily in lamb and with lambs at foot, with the offending animals making off towards the new estate when challenged. Livestock farmers care for their animals and are equally upset at the sight of any ani mal found dead under natural circumstances, but when confronted by the sheer arro gance of a very small minority of irresponsible dog owners, you have an overwhelming feeling that this should be brought to the attention of the general public and encourage everyone to be extremely vigi-
. lant in trying to stamp out this butchery.
JohnTownson Brook House Farm, Whalley WILDLIFE
Help to protect badger setts. Lancashire Badger Group is ' calling for your help in pro
tecting badger setts within your area. Unfortunately in 2013 we re
ceived more than 20 incidents relating to badger persecution within Lancashire. From De
cember to April our reported badger persecutions rise, due
to the increase in badger bait ing activities. Badgers spend longer un
derground, and as cubs are : present the adult badger will - putupagreaterfight. ' We have highlighted certain areas of Lancashire where incidents have occurred fre- '
Paul Watson
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quently. Within your locality • we received numerous reports
of badger persecution in the previous high incident period. We are asking that over the coming months you look out for potential signs of badger persecution, or individuals/ groups of people who may be going equipped to carry out such activities. Here’s what to Look for: If you see people with dogs and spades, perhaps while you are out walking in the local area, please dial 101 (the police non-emergency number) and also notify Lancashire Badger Group (0844 8707908). Do not approach these individ uals. Instead, if you can, make a note of their descriptions, registration plate and colour
. and make of any vehicles they may be travelling in. Do not put yourself in danger. Ifyou have any information you think may help us you can also contact us anonymously on the above number or by email, or letter. We thankyou for your support in protecting Lancashire’s badgers; should you require anymore information please contact us.
Ian Scott, Sett Protection Officer, Lan
cashire Badger Group (SPO@
lancashirebadgergroup.org. uk)
ROADCHAOS
Road race was a safety hazard
The Ribble Valley 10k road race on Sunday December 29th caused traffic chaos for other road users. - Myjourney to St Anne’s court to visit my mother to take her out for lunch at 11-45 became a nightmare, accessing Edis- ford Road from Thorn Street and finding traffic gridlocked, with vehicles parked on both sides of the road making it too narrow for vehicles to pass. The journey took 30 minutes, of which 20 minutes were sit ting stationary. Residents in the Low Moor area were put at great risk if requiring emergency services, when minutes can be vital. Health and safety must be con sidered in the organisation of any event. I feel there had been a m^jor oversight in the risk asses- ment for traffic management requirements. I feel the council didn’t re view they event to the highest standards - hopefully lessons
have been learned. Vincent Pickles, by email
Katie Hammond
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BARROW
Actiongroup Trustees of the Barrow-
Acction Group have called a meeting next Monday, Janu ary 13th, at 6-15 pm, at Barrow Primary School Their announcement says:
“The trustees would like to in vite those Barrow residents to a meeting who were involved in supporting and raising funds for the Barrow Action Group. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting... prior to the parish council meeting at 7 pm.”
BOLTON-BY-BOWLANP
Young farmers Members met in the village
on Monday evening for “I’m a Young Farmer, Get Me Out of Here!” organised by advisory members. The vote of thanks was given by Louise Simpson. Members were also reminded, about upcoming events and competitions. Next week there is no meet
ing as the regional bowling ■ competition is being held on Tuesday. Any members who want to go along to this will be able to go bowling and details will follow on the Young Farm ers’ Facebook page.
Whist and doms BoIton-by-Bowland War
Memorial Committee held its annual whist and domino drive in’Bolton-By-BowIand Village Hall. .’ The whist winners were:
gents -1 Mark Perry, 2 George Parker, 3 Margaret Metcalfe, 4 Stan Hogg; ladies -1 Jean Hull, 2 Edna Jackson, 3 Sheila Perry, 4 Audrey Pike. • Domino winners were: 1
Harry Procter, 2 David Brass, 3 Frank Mason, 4 Audrey Taylor, 5 Margaret Berry, 6 Eric Fox, 7 Alice Sutcliffe, 8 Katie Dakin. The War Memorial Com
mittee would like to thank all ‘ the people who helped, and special thanks to the ladies who staffed the kitchen, who not only fed the people attend ing, but also kept committee members happy with tea, sandwiches and mince pies. There were 60 prizes in
the big raffle and several more in the smaller raffle sold on the night. Members would also like to put on record ;
■ their appreciation to all the peoplewhocontributedsuch - splendid prizes. Thanks have also been expressed to all who came on the night and played either dominoes or whist. ? '! The annual event is the main source of raising money and the success is down to all the people who contribute. Money raised from this
goes to the upkeep of the war memorial, and its garden, which is much enjoyed by locals and visitors.
• O M Joe makes them feel so young
JoeMartin,theyoungswing and the Rat Pack and also were besotted and wished singer, entertained the resi- brought his audience up dents, friends andfamily at
to date with a few Michael
the Manor House Nursing Bublenumbers. Home, in Chatburn.
Hetook them back to the House, commented: “Joe • days of Frank Sinatra
CHATBURN 100 hymns
■ Singers will gather in har:
mony at Christ Church to sing 100 hymns and raise money ' for The Leprosy Mission.' The “Make a Joyful Noise”
group is an informal collec tion of singers from various churches - or none - who meet forthightly at Chatburn Methodist Church under the leadership of Roy Porter with Geoff Hitchen accompany ing, to sing favourite hymns ancient and modern. The group has grown steadily, and more than 30 singers attend regularly. On Sunday January 19 th they will begin their sing-
athon.at 2pm, arid members of the public are invited to drop in and sing along or just sit- and listen. It is expected to last between two and three hours. The event has been organ
ised and the hymns selected by Rev. Anne Hardacre, honor ary assistant priest at St Paul’s. The good cause being sup-
' ported, The Leprosy Mission, says a sufferer can be cured for
just £15 if the disease is caught.. in its early stages.
Film night This month’s film at Christ
Church is the classic “Casa blanca”. Come and see it once again on the big screen. The show starts at 7-30 pm with re freshments tofollow. There is no charge, but a donation will always be accepted. Films are
was so popular the residents career.” ..
shown on the second Tuesday of each month so make a date in your diary. ' •
POWNHAM
Choir night Members of Downham
Church Choir and friends enjoyed an evening of carols, mulled wine and mince pies at the home of Steve and Diane ' Wilkins in Twiston. Parishioners of Twiston
had been invited in tojoin the fun and £750 was raised for The Army Benevolent Fund. On Christmas Eve the
choir with even more iriends went Singing door .to door in Downham, enjoying a warm welcome and generosity, rais ing £275 for the same charity. Canon Rodney Nicholson
welcomed a full congregation to the Annual Nine Lessons and Carol Service at St Leon ard’s Church, Downham. The readers of the familiar
lessons were Keith Hall, Dan Fritzell, Alan Spensley, Rowan Greenhill, Philippa McFall, Frances Eldridge, John Faraday, Ralph Assheton and Canon Nicholson. The organ ist was James Robinson. ■ The collection will go
towards the music and fabric of St Leonard’s Church.
DUNSOP BRIDGE
Meeting • The next meeting of the ■ parish council will be held
on Tuesday January 14th at ■
' 7:30pm at the village hall. All residents are'welcome.
GRINPLETON
New year’s meeting The next meeting of
' Grindleton WI will be held today (Thursday) January gth when Mrs Elizabeth Parkin son will present “Mongolia - life and crafts”. The competi tion is for “the cutest Teddy Bear”. Afishandfizz supper will be served and it would be appreciated if members could bring the coirect money to • pay for their supper. Fish and chips £4.10, fish, chips and mushy peas £4.75. Members who have not al
ready paid are reminded that this year’s annual subscrip tion of £34.70 is now due.
Belly dance Newcomers are invited to
shimmy away the winter blues and dance in the Tribal Belly
. Dance workshop on Saturday January 11th in the Grindleton Pavilion, 1 to 3pm, cost £8. No experience is required and it is easy to join in as the moves are not choreographed. Just turn up or contact Mandy Brennan 01200 441551 for details.
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