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count and reported as such. If this no confidence vote com­ prises the majority then that democratic view should be respected and no MP/council- lor elected until a rematch can take place - at least the region will save on the salary and ex­ penses for a while-and as T. . Ashton described in your May 8th issue, most politicians (not


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What happened to these posts? Anyone who has walked around the local area must have looked at strange “hiero­ glyphic” carvings on the gate-


'posts at the entrance to Read Hall and the lane opposite leading down to Cock Bridge. 1 was astonished to see that two of the ones on the lane have been torn out and left broken, in order to replace the gate with a metal one (see pic­ tures above).


Surely the ancient posts could have been removed with more care and a place found for such curiously carved stones, instead of damaged and dumped. '


JohnBailey, Whalley Road, Clitheroe DEMOCRACY We know the


secret to HUGE discounts on


Voter despair, notapathy With recent local and Euro-


. pean election there has been much talk of voter apathy ex­ pressed by lowvoterturnout- the assumption appears to be that the majority ofvoters re­ ally don’t care who gets in and can’t be bothered to vote - all N these non-voters are lumped . together and dismissed as apa-: thetic and should consequent-" ly be happy with whatever the


minority, who do vote, inflicts onthem. There is a very plausible al­ ternative explanation for the failure of many people to vote. This is that they can’t bring themselves to vote for any of


the candidates on offer. In these cases, this should be interpreted as voter despair


rather than apathy, indiffer­ ence or laziness - and would really be a vote of no confi­


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dence in any of the politicians touting for a job. - Unfortunately, the mechanics of the current voting proce­ dure does not differentiate between apathy and no confi- dence, or report the true feel­ ings of voters in any revealing way. I am not politically uninter­ ested, or unconcerned by the havoc caused by the blunders of MPs and councillors of all the main parties, but may well not vote -thisisbecause I cannot see much difference between any of the people or political parties they are pup­ pets of. This exhibits despair rather than apathy or laziness. Unfortunately, the solution is not nowadays supplied by our democratic voting process as currently implemented - and democracy is not always capa­ ble of delivering satisfactory solutions - remember that Adolf Hitler was elected to power democratically in 1933. In my opinion and experience, the other lot is just as bad as this lot (as are the other, other lot, for that matter) in my view - and so I passionately feel compelled not to vote for any of them. This means that in most constituencies one party or another’s selected puppet will


invariably get in whoever he/ she is, or has said or done, on alpwturnout“zombie”vote- i.e; on the strength of people who don’t think about what


they are doing but vote for their “team” no matter what


they do, because they aiways have and because their father and grandfather did. In order to differentiate be­ tween passive “can’t be both­ ered” and the more active “No confidence in any of the can­ didates on display” the voting form could be improved con­


siderably by including a “No confidence in any of this lot”


box.-and a mark in this box included as a valid vote in the


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just Mr Evans) don’t do any­ thing very useful (apart from useful to themselves) anyway. If any other employer carried out interviews for ajob and all of the applicants were abys­ mal, he/she would not take any of them on, but would ei­ ther re-ad vertise, or make do without that post being filled. 1 can’t see why politicians should be treated differently. Of course MPs in Parliament won’t allow this - all parties rely on a combination of their uninformed zombie vote and informed but despairing low turnout caused by despair­ ing voters due to the other lot beingjust the same as them for their mutual survival - and turkeys are unlikely to vote for bringing Christmas forward, are they! Incidentally, Adolf Hitler won a small majority in 1933 on a low turnout, but still demo­ cratically, on a first past the post system - with many vot­ ers not voting because none of the politicians on offer were acceptable to them - if my suggested precautionary sys­ tem had been in place then, it would, at least, have prevented his election.


PaulBunyan, Pendle Stree East, Sabden PARKING


put us off town My wife and myself recently visited the area from the Isle of Anglesey for a few days. The area is stunning but un­ fortunately we will not be returning to shop in Clithe­ roe. On the day we were due to


Undue fine has


leave we decided to get a few things from Clitheroe and af­ ter spending money in around six shops we returned to our


car to find a traffic warden writing out a ticket.


When we told him that we


were on holiday and had no idea what we were doing wrong, he pointed out that we


were in a disabled spot. When I looked, the space in front said disabled but it did not say it in the place we were parked. I pointed this out, but he told usthatthe ticket was already made out and we should ap­ peal. The space behind us said for deliveries only, but he then


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continued to hand out a park­ ing ticket to a lady who was '


quite clearly making a delivery to a shop.


We have decided not to appeal and have paid the reduced


£35 fine, but my point is, can ' Clitheroe can afford to lose


shoppers because of reckless traffic wardens? We think not,


as we the only ones that day in’ every shop we went in.


Sadly we will not shop in Clit­


heroe again if we return to the area.


BillAbbott Nanty Felin, Isle of Anglesey DEVELOPMENT


traffic plans I have recently received from Rachel Crompton, Developer Support Manager, of the Lan­ cashire County Council High­ ways Service, a set of plans for the highways improvements associated with the Henthorn Road North development. The plan of the junction of the development service road and Henthorn Road indicates that traffic priority is to be given to the residents of the new devel­ opment. I am objecting in the strong­ est possible terms to this pro­ posal on the grounds that this is a gross infringement of the established rights of the tra­ ditional users of this highway. These include all the occupi­ ers of properties situated to


•the south of thejunction, ie, private houses, farms, Waste Water Treatment Works, DEFRA, and the Household Waste Disposal Centre (and its many users). The volume of traffic gener­ ated by the development at peak periods will far outweigh that of the traditional users, who, at these times, will be subjected to unacceptable delays in accessing Henthorn Road north of thejunction. . This, in my view, is quite ineq­ uitably and should be vigor­ ously opposed by Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Planning


Department.. I also note that no plans have . been submitted forimprove- ments to the Henthorn Road/ Thorn Street junction and the Henthorn Road/Edisford Roadjunction.bothofwhich • are currently subject to very . frequent problems due to the much increased volume of traffic arising from the de­ velopment, particularly the heavy traffic which has great


difficulty manoeuvring to turn right onto both Thorn Street


and Edisford Road. Andrew Moore,


Kenilworth Drive, Clitheroe,


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I object to these BOLTOMBY-BOWLAND


Film and Dine The latest Film and Dine Night at the village hall was


another very enjoyable event. The audience watched the thought-provoking film “The Railway Man”, starring Colin Firth, and a wonderful meal was provided and enjoyed by all. Thanks also go to Sains- bury’s in Clitheroe for its support in making this a very successful evening, helping to raise money for the upkeep of St Peter and St Paul’s church­ yard maintenance, and Village Hall funds. Organisers look forward to seeing everyone when the venture returns in the autumn.


Young Farmers The young farmers’ meet­ ing on Monday evening was a


joint trip with Gisburn YFC to the laser battle centre at Clit­ heroe. The top scorers from Bolton-by-Bowland were Elliot Smith and Jon Frankland. Next week’s meeting is a


joint meeting with Gisburn Young Farmers. Members should meet at Gisburn play­ ing fields for 7.30pm where a rounders competition will take place.


CHATBURN


Gardenshow The annual garden show organised by Chatburn and District Garden Produce Asso­ ciation will be held on Sunday, August 31st, in the village primary school hall. Proceeds will go to Pendleside Hospice. For more information, please contact the secretary, Mrs Sheila A. Blackburn, on 01200 429718.


CHIPPING_________


Young Farmers Members met for an


evening with Jessica Townson, the Lancashire YFC county chairman, who introduced herself to newer members. She explained how she


came to join YFC and rose through the ranks of chair­ man at Bolton-by-Bowland Clyb and Bowland Region and is now vice-chairman of Northern Area and sits on National Council working for members nationwide. A farmer’s daughter and


qualified building surveyor, Jess, whose parents supply Chipping residents with milk from their dairy at Gisburn, encouraged members to take part in all competitions avail- able as not only are they ftin, they help with confidence, especially the public speaking. Jess was thanked for her


inspiring talk by Peter Holden. In the business meeting


thanks and congratulations went to all members who took


Juniors’ kit boost from village company


Junior players from Chat- burn Cricket Club have been


givena£300boost towards new shirts under a sports


bursary scheme run by local heating oil supplier Town- son Bros, of Pendle Trading Estate. Club chairman Joe Wood-


part on the float for Goosnargh and Whittingham Festival. The club gained fourth place and an enjoyable day was en­


joyed by all, thanks to parent helper Pauline Clayton, and president Sam Hardman for the loan of the wagon. Members of the tug o’war


team were proud of their participation in the Lanca­ shire county eliminators at Myerscough College open day last weekend. Showing true grit and determination and displaying their corporate shirts sponsored by D and D Wallbank Contractors, their potential was noted by the large crowd. The next club meeting is a


“Three-legged Treasure Hunt” around the village, meeting at St Mary’s Hall at 7-30 pm next Monday, June 16th. A reminder that the club’s


charity duck race takes place this Sunday, June 15th, at 4 pm on Chipping Brook. See any member to buy your duck and be in with a chance of winning


" some ‘quacking’ good prizes. Any duck's left without a


backer will be sold outside Chipping Post Office at £1 each before the race - all proceeds to North West Air Ambulance and Leukaemia Research.


GISBURN


Whistanddoms , The monthly whist and


dominoes night at Gisburn Festival Hallattracted 44 peo­


worth commented: “We are incredibly grateful to Townson Bros. All the junior players can’t wait to play up - coming matches in their new shirts.” JonathanBest, Townson Bros regional manager, said: “Chatbum Cricket Club is a


ple, and the winners were: Dominoes -Gilbert Berry,


Kath Nowell, Ronnie Knight, Jean Hull, Sylvia Walker. Whist - Betty Peel, Barbara Garnett, Jane Metcalfe, Stan Hogg, Marjorie Wight, Elinor Turner. nThe whist and domi­ noes evening is held the first Saturday of every month, and the next one is Saturday July 5th starting at 7-30 pm, price £3 including supper.


Farmers’market The third Gisburn Farm­


ers’ Market will be held at Gisburn Festival Hall this Saturday, June 14th, from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be the usual great selection of local produce and gifts available and this month there are a couple of new exciting addi­ tions. The on-site cafe will be run by the local Brownies group and they have a French and Belgian theme offering delights such as croissants and Belgian hot chocolate. Admission is free and there is also free car parking and a children’s playground.


GRINDIETON


Cotton famine talk The June meeting of


GrindletonWIwillbeheldon Thursday Junei2th when Mr Sid Calderbank'will be talking on “The Lancashire Cotton Famine 1861-1865”. The competition is for an “Item of memorabilia from


real asset to the local area, helping encourage residents to get involved in both sport and their community. “As a local business, it’s im­ portant that we give some­ thing back to these clubs and we’re glad that we were able to extend our support.”


the cotton trade”. Donated items for the Clitheroe foodbank may be brought to this meeting. Members are also requested to bring any completed Clitheroe WI show entry forms, and £10 if intending to go on the August Mystery trip. Members please also bring payment for bulb orders, calendars and diaries.


HARROPFOLD


Discussion Thursday last the Bible study/house group met for a discussion entitled “It is better to be righteous than right”. On Sunday Harrop


Christian Fellowship enjoyed musical items by the Ayrton brothers, of Scorton. The message was given by Maurice Longton, of Bentham, who spoke on praying, asking and knocking. Today (Thursday) at 7 pm Charles Scott Pearson, of Bedford, will give a presen­ tation on the Spanish Armada. A bookstall will be available. On Sunday, the ever


popular Edwin Holland, from Preston, will be welcomed.


HURSTCREEN


Dinnerjazz The next dinner jazz ses­


sion at the Bayley Arms Hotel, normally on the second Friday evening monthly, is tomorrow (Friday June 13th) from 7pm j to 10pm.


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