www.clitheroeadvortiser.co.uk Thursday,September!!,2014 I CUTHEROEADVERTISERSTIMES ThursdaylSeplember!!,2014 wvw.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk CUTHEROEADVEIlTlSERfi TIMES V A LLEYM A TTER S Aweeklylookatlocalissues.p.Dopleandplaces 1 VALLEYMATTERS The ‘Teflon Tory’?


Itwasjusthoursafterthenews of Nigel Evans’ reselection as Ribble Valley’s Conservative parlaimentary candidate that I heard him referred to as “the ' Teflon Tory” - the implication being that no matter what is thrown at him, nothing sticks. As we all now know, the.


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fact is that he was fully and unanimously acquitted in April this year of the nine al­ legations of sexual offences levelled against him - one rape, two indecent assaults, five sexual assaults and one attempted sexual assault. As the five-week trial un­


folded it became increasingly apparent that the case against himwasbuiltonweakfounda- tions, especially for the most serious charges. It seemed the lesser sexual assault charges


As I See It... by Duncan Smith


were there only to prop up the main ones and stop them col­ lapsing, yet even some of the prosecution witnesses said they did not consider what happened to them a criminal act, but little more than an awkward flirtation. Quite rightly Mr Evans


walked free from court, an in- nocent man and - in theory at least - unblemished, without a stain on his character. The reality, of course, it


that mud sticks and some stains are hard to shift. The high profile court case threw a very bright spotlight on Mr Evans’ private life, if indeed


any politician can have such a thing. It showed him as a gay man who, at least before he “outed” himself, struggled with his sexuality and was prone, perhaps excessively so, to embarassing indiscretions when “in drink”. Mostimportantlyforme.a


picture emerged of a man liv­ ing something of a double life - a responsible and respect­ ed, serious and sober figure in hisRibble Valley constituency, but a gregarious “Champagne Charlie” character in West­ minster, where he had earned a different reputation. As to the accuracy of that


picture, 1 suspect it is grossly exaggerated, but I do not know him well enough in either set­ ting to be sure. Since the trial he has


worked hard to rebuild hispo- litical career and reputation as a senior statesman. Just as he had from the very start pro­ tested his innocence, he then declared his firm intention to


remain as Ribble Valley MP. He was taken back into the Tory


fold and is now their chosen champion again. And it could be that, as he


claims, his ordeal has only served to make him strong­ er, a better man, a better MP,


tempered by the fiery furnace of adversity. If he can return to Parliament with renewed vigour allied to his massive ex­ perience he could be a mighty force in politics. But only at next year’s General Election count will we discover wheth­ er, likeTeflon.somethingonce so tarnished can shine again.


Not everybody knowswhata blue sapphire wedding


anniversary is, but Kenneth and Gladys Snape could tell you.


It marks 65years of marriage. And that is whatKen-


neth (86) and Gladys (85), of Wansfell Road, Clitheroe, will


be celebrating next Wednes­ day when it will be 65 years


to the day since they tied the knot at St Bartholomew’s Par­ ish Church, Great Harwood.


And to showhowlong-lived


marriages sometimes run in the family, Kenneth’s late parents, Ted and Ethel Snape, ofPine Grove, celebrated their


diamondweddinganniversary in 1972.


Kenneth was playing for


his Clitheroe youth club foot­ ball team against a Great Har­ wood side when the couple met. They started courting, got married and spent the first few years of married life at Great Harwood before mov­


ing to Victoria Street, Clithe­ roe.


Kenneth, who had previ- Kenneth and Gladys Snapeat home...


ously worked as a butcher’s assistant, was employed at Dawson’s hardware store for 25 years when it in Parson Lane. He later worked in pack­ ing and dispatch for Trutex. Always keen on sport, he


supported Clitheroe FC for manyyears.


Gladys worke'd as an


inspectorin aircraft parts and textiles at Great Harwood and then at Trutex in Clitheroe before finally working at the Brockhall Hospital shop. As for happy married life,


Gladys says: “Any couple who say they’ve neverfallenoutare


andontheirweddingday.


tellinglies.Youjusthavetosee each other’s side and laugh about it afterwards.” The couple will be spend­


ing their anniversary day quietly, but are planning a get-together later at their home “for our good friends and neighbours”.


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Begins at 8pm 60’s to Goodbye Chatburn Pre-School!


Children about to leave Chatburn Pre- School for. this year’s reception intake eqjoyed a last educational day out be­ fore they departed. Mid-foundation stage children visited Marsden Park Forest School in Nelsont where they took part in lots of activi­ ties including climbing trees, bug hunt­


ing and an outdoor art session. The visit was also a celebration for the


staff as the pre-school attained a “good” status in their recent Ofsted examina­ tion. Comments included: “Links with


parents and a variety of agencies are strong. Relevant information is shared and children’s individual needs are


LOOKING BACK 100 YEARS AGO Husbands and wives MANY ATIME a patient has come into my room


saying that she feels really run down. After a little talk, she at last explains that she has a quarrelsome husband and that tells on her nerves. She can’t stand itanymoreandshewantstorun away. Possibly, it is partly her fault, but she would be cured by possibly a little attention or a little kindness. I can’t cure her. Ah well, if every wife were like my wife and every husband like-well, I won’t say that as you might think me conceited. But I am sure I am good for my wife’s health; it does her good to see me. And gentlemen, . let me tell you in confidence thatitdoesmegoodto see my wife. Better than a tonic and as good as a day out at sea.”


50 YEARS AGO Plans approved


“OinTON’SBLACKBURNBREWERY who have takenoverthe premisesatl ChurchStreet, Clitheroe,formerly occupied by Messrs. Grimshaw, successfully submitted plans for a newshop front ’


and internal repairs toameeting of Clitheroe Plans Committee onTuesday night The premises are to be


used as an off-licence shop for the sale of intoxicants and tobacco. Other planning proposalsgranted included andextension to the former science


laboratoiyatthe Boys Grammar School,YorkStreet conversion to oil-fired central heating at Bright


Street day nursery, a garage at18 KempleViewand


anextensiontoformanadditional bedroom, toilet and utility room in Pendle Close."


25 YEARS AGO Tosside celebrations


“THET1NY VILLAGE of Tosside had reason to celebrate at the weekend... For the parish has raised an average of nearly £100 per person to carryout extensive repairs to St Bartholomew's Church. An


appeal was launched in January last year and when more faults were discovered in the building, money


kept pouring in to give a grand total of £19,366 for the parish of200 people. Tossiders old and new


attended the event and the Assistant Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev. David Evans, who preached on Sunday, said that gave newmeaning to the letters 'OT and ‘NT.The thanksgiving started with communion service on Friday evening taken by Rev. Les Austin, with organist Mrs Frances Powl."


Ukraine and Scotland trying to leave the Union. Ebola killing hundreds,


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starvation killmg thousands, migration of an epic scale run­ ning away from failing coun­ tries to a country that can’t economically care for its own indigenous population.


he Tafiban in Af­ ghanistan, ISIS (Islamic State) in Iraq, Syria and the border of Tur­ key, Russia encroaching on


supported and met well - this means all children are fully included and have a positive attitude towards learning. “Children eqjoy their time at Pre- School where their individual needs are weU met and valued, including those children with special educational needs and or disabilities.”


Anyone who has connections with Dalehead or an interest


in the area is invited to a Har- vestservicebeingheldatDale-


head church. The service is a week on


Sunday, September 21st, starting at 2 pm at St James. Dalehead Chapel was con-


. structed from material taken from Dalehead Parish Church when nearby Stocks-in-Bow- land was flooded to create the reservoir in the early 1930s. It is dedicated to St James. Dr Glyn Price, grandson


of William T. Price, who was headmaster at Dalehead School, will take the service. Afterwards, everyone is invit­ ed to move up to Tosside Com­ munity Hall for tea and a chat. Helen Wallbank, of Slaid-


burn Archive, said: “We would like as many people with Dale-


DaleheadChapel.PhotobyGraham Wilkinson,of Chipping, (s)


head connections or an inter- there will be a Jacob’s join tea est in the area to know about with people invited to take it and come along.”


along some food to share.


Everyone is welcome at Anyone who has any Dale- either one or both venues, as head memorabilia is urged to


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


Foreign financial aid being sent to failed countries from


an empty pot that can’t pay for medication of its own people and a failing health service, underfunded and under­ staffed. Abuse and molestation


running rife throughout the sphere of celebrity and high officialdom, obscene amount of millions ofpounds paid for, and to, some footballers who feel and are treated like gods and get away scot-free with


behaviour that is abusive in a civil society.


Where has this, world


gone? Back to the days of Sodom and Gomorrah by the look and feel of it.


The world today has taken


its eye of the ball, so to speak. Churches, temples, syna­ gogues and mosques have all lost, or are losing, their grip on a morally declining world. As a species, Godgave to us


the ability to think and make decisions on our own merit,


He made us caretakers of the greatest creation ever. There is still time to turn things around, whatever faith you belong to, because that is the answer-faith. God giv eth and God


taketh away. Tick, tock, tick, tock... the clock is running and time is run­ ning out even faster. R E V . D O N JO H N S O N .


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