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Alison bids a fond farewell to the beat


sir Katie Hammond katie.hammond@jpress.co.uk Twitter: @clithadvertiser


Clitheroe police station will be a quieter place as of this week as it bids farewell to one of it's longest serving officers after over 20 years in the police force.


PC Alison Hargreaves joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1994 aged 24> after a stint at Althams Travel in Clitheroe where she went to work after leaving Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School. Alison (44)


said: “From be­ ing small, I al­ ways wanted to


join the police. I had big respect for the job and I knew from a really early age that it was what I wanted to do.” . Alison, who was recently awarded the force’s long serv­ ice and good conduct medal, started her career on the beat in Darwen, where she worked for around two years before going on to Blackburn as part of the instant response team forsevenyears.


After returning to the Rib-


ble Valley, Alison has spent the final 12 years of her career based at Clitheroe Police Sta­ tion, with some of that time servingasthecommunitybeat manager for Whalley, Mellor, Osbaldeston, Clayton-le-Dale and Read and Simonstone. She was also chosen as part of the team who facilitated the Olympic torch on its journey through Lancashire in 2012. Alison, who is retiring from


‘It’s been wonderful working inthe place


* I love-where I grew up.’


the police service on health grounds continued: “I’ve been fortunate to meet some amaz­ ing people in my time here, and made some solid friends. It’s been w on d e r ­ ful working in the place I love - where I grew up • and still live.


“It’s been a massive deci­


sion to retire, but my passion has always been front line po­ licing and after various health issues, it is increasingly hard to keep up with the high de­ mands of the job. Neighbour­ hood policing is at the heart of the police service and of the community it serves and I feel very proud of what I’ve achieved in my career.”


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Alison Hargreaves leaves the police force after more than 20 years. Clitheroe Police Inspec­


tor Hassan Khan said: “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Alison for many years, particularly in the Ribble Valley where we both worked as Police Con­ stables. It will seem strange not having Alison around Clit­ heroe police station, but she


has clearly earned a success­ ful retirement after so many years dedicated to Lancashire Constabulary and the public of Ribble Valley in particular. “I wish Alison and her fam­


ily all the best for the future and pass on my sincere thanks for her contributions locally and nationally.”


Coun.MichaelRansoncutstheribbon to officially open A Little Bit of Soul.


Proprietor Neil Grainger with his veryrare


A little bit of soul


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Shop loyalty pays off for three winners


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A ye a r ’s free parking and shopping vouchers in Chamber of Trade’s anniversary superdraw Now in its third year, Shop


Three shoppers have been rewarded fortheir loyalty to Clitheroe’s shops, with the final three prizes in the Shop Clitheroe anniversary super- draw.


First name out of the hat was Gillian Rostron, from Read, who received a year’s long-stay car parking pass from Ribble Valley Borough Council. Next was Helena Dunsdon,


Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Michael Ranson recently opened East Lancashire’s first dedicated Northern Soul shop in Clitheroe. The shop, situated in


Whalley Road, is called “A Little Bit of Soul” and is the venture of Neil Granger, who quit his job as a heating engineer. The shop features a rare


GP Lambretta that has been attracting Northern Soul enthusiasts and Mods from across the county and an ex­ tensive range of Northern Soul memorabilia. The Lambretta was an


iconic vehicle of the 1950s and 1960s when it became


Crier captured in the spooky castle...


Clitheroe’s town crier may be absentfromhisdutiesunlesshe manages to raise the required funds to secure his release from custody... In the spooky cells of Lan­


caster Castle. On Tuesday, Oc­ tober 21st, Roland Hailwood and former Clitheroe man AlanBlackburnwillbelooking to raise £250 for charity Child Action North West to secure their release. They must raise the funds from their cells in the historic castle, once home to those on trial for witchcraft in Lancashire, by their only


means of communication - their mobile phones. Roland commented: “I’ve never ex­ perienced being locked up, so not sure how I’ll get on. It will be worth it though as I’m rais- ingmoneyforabrilliantcharity and one that I’ve supported for nearly 50 years. Back then it was known as


the National Children’s Home and it does great work for chil­ dren in the North West.” Child Action North West helps sup­ port and improve the lives of vulnerable and neglected children and young people.


To pledge, contact Roland on 01200 424240, quoting your post code to secure gift aid and increase your donation at no extra expense. For further information,


contact Helen Noble on 01925 850856 or email heien.noble@ actionforchildren.org.uk


the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth culture known as Mods. The opening of the busi­


ness co-incided with a cof­ fee morning featuring “soul cake” to raise cash for two Ribble Valey Mayor’s chari­ ties: Home Start Ribble Val­ ley and Crossroads Care Ribble Valley. Since opening A Little


Bit of-Soul, Neil said it was attracting considerable at­ tention. He said: “I had one visitor from Australia who was staying in Harrogate and is mad about Northern Soul. “It was a real nostalgia


trip for him and he loved the Lambretta."


Correction to a rt sale story in last week’s


Advertiser A story which ran in last week’s newspaper stated that prints of Clitheroe artist George Reynolds’ work depicting Sir Tom Finney were for sale at £15 and £16 respectively for the 12” x 16" and 16” x 20” sizes, with proceeds going to Sir Tom’s charities, The prints are in fact


priced at £50 and £55. with £15 or £16 of the total


sale price to be donated to the charitable causes. We apologise for this error.


from Chatburn, who received £50 worth of Shop Clitheroe vouchers to spend with local businesses, and Maijorie Tay­ lor from Wilpshire, who got £30 worth ofvouchers. ■ Helena said: “I love the


diverse range of individual shops in Clitheroe and the products they stock. With the bad weather over Christ­


Have you . found this year’s Golden Ticket to light


up the bonfire Is the lucky Golden Ticket to light this year’s Clithe­ roe Community Bonfire in your paper today? If it is in October gth’s


edition of the Clitheroe Advertiser then you have won the chance to light the bonfire on the Castle field. “Have another look


in your copy and claim this unique opportunity,” urged Andy Belcham, the ClitheroeCommunity Bon­ fire Committee chairman. The eye-catching or­


ange signs have already been posted around the town providing details of this year’s event on Satur­ day November 1st and or­ ganisers are now urging people to get their tickets before they sell out. They are the same price


as last year: £5 for adults, £2 for children and £10 for a family ticket (two adults & two children), with pro­ ceeds going to nominated local charities. They are now on sale


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at Banana News, Dawsons and P.J. Brass Newsagents so don’t miss out as apart from the bonfire and fire­ works there will also be a good choice of food stalls and hot drinks at the event. The r e is anothe r


chance to win a Golden Ticket to set-off the fire­ work display. It will be in next week’s Clitheroe Ad­ vertiser and Times.


mas three years ago I did all my Christmas shopping in the town, firstly becauseitwas convenient, but I also found I was enjoying it because it was stress-free” Helena and Marjorie re-


c e i v ed t h e i r vouchers from Leelsherwood.of Clitheroe Light­ ing Centre, Moor Lane, which was recently featured on TV supplying lamps and ceiling lights for an epi- sodeof6oMinute Makeover, She said “I al-


ways try to offer a personal service giving my customers unbiased advice. “Like many long estab­


lished Clitheroe businesses we are not just about making a sale, but here to support all our customers whatever their needs.”


Clitheroe was set up and is ad­ ministered by volunteers from Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce, with publicity from the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, to reward custom­ ers for their loy­ alty to the town’s businesses. Shop Clithe­


roe cards are free to members of the public and can be picked up in any participat­ ing business or by visiting the web­ site visitclithe- roe.co.uk


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LeeIsherwood(centre)of Clitheroe Lighting Centre, with winners MarjorieTaylor(left)andHelenaDurisdon and (inset bottom right) John Edwards, Ribble Valley council engineering services manager, gives Gillian Rostron her • year’s parking pass.


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Around 250 people attended Pendle Ski Club’s open day, part of national initiative 30 Days of Snowsport, designed to encourage novices to take to the slopes for the first time. Club chairman Mark Feneley said: “We had a fantastic day and it was great to see so many new faces. It was a privilege to give people the opportunity to try skiing or boarding for the first time in such beautiful surroundings.”


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Drink-driver ‘acutely aware’ he futureinjeopardythrough


cian who put his car in a hisactions. ditch after stopping for a “He is deeply ashamed of drink on his way home was that,” said Graeme Par- breathalysed and found to kinson (defending). Ryan benearlythreetimesthe (4i),ofChurchStreet, legal drink-drive limit. Blackburn magistrates


Slaidburn, pleaded guilty to driving with excess al-


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