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Two’weeks from today, all good folk o f the county willbe


'celebrating Lancashire Day, November 27th. I’ll be proudly wearing a


red rose stuck into my flat cap and guzzling hot pot, black pudding and Lancashire beer


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• with the best of them, but this year I can’t help but recall that song “Look Out, There’s a Monster Coming.” That monster, my friends,


is Greater Manchester, which is all set to become even “great­ er” than ever. Chancellor George Os­


borne last week offered the 10 councils in the Greater Man-. Chester city region devolved powers and a huge wodge of cash, worth £1 billion, if they agreed to have an elected may-


As I See It... by Eric Beardsworth


or,Boris-style. Theyagreed,of course, even though the pub; lie had rejected the idea in a •


1 referendum just a couple of years ago. Greater Manchester was'


created as an administrative area in 1974, along with Mer­ seyside and a host of others best forgotten. It’s an artifi­ cial entity, unlike Lancashire County Palatine which has been around for centuries. For me, towns such as


Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham and Wigan - not to mention “Southport, Merseyside”-are Lancashire and ever shall be.


My blood boils when some


regional TV newsreader says: “A massive warehouse fire in Greater Manchester...” when it was in Bury. I was heartened, however,


when a mature lady student from Manchester University announced herself on “Uni­ versity Challenge” as “From


.Bolton, Lancashire.” Goodforyou.lass! The pro-Lancashire move­


ment, exemplified by Friends of Real Lancashire, has made some progress in recent years. Ordnance Survey has re­


moved “Greater Manchester” from maps, and roadside signs for many of the 1974 creations have been removed. Some may say: “What’s ina name? Does it matter?”


Well, yes it does. I fear that


aGreaterManchesteronster- oids will have a disproportion­


ate effect on the region. . I’m all in favour of more


money being pumped into the North-West, but what’s in it for us in the rest of the region? Will the Ribble Valley,


along with Burnley, Pendle, Rpssendale and all those oth­ er Lancashire boroughs, feel the benefit, other than what


may come from the unreliable trickle-down effect?


Instead, why not incorpo­


rate Greater Manchester, Mer­ seyside and Lancashire into a highly devolved super author­


ity with wide-ranging powers and more money to spend. What shall we call it? Greater Lancashire!


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11th annual Toy Appeal is launched


This weekseesthe launch of the2014Toy Appeal by the Ribble Valley branch of the Salvation Army and the ClitheroeAdvertiserand Times.


Now in its 11th year, the suc- cessoftheToyAppealoverthe years has been testament to the wonderful generosity 0! the people of the Ribble Vallej. This year, we~are hoping


that ,once again, people wil I respond to our request to help someof the most vulner­ able families in the area by providing a new toy - for any age and in any price range - to be passed on to a deserving childwhomightnototherwise receive any gifts on Christmas morning.


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100 YEARS AGO Cancellation fees apply


NOTA FEW Clitheroe people found it necessary to


givebackword on accommodation already booked for their holidays in August due to the ongoing hostilities. A number of them were threatened with law court proceedings if they did not “foot the bill'. They argued that payment could not be enforced for rooms they had not occupied. Apparently, this is not thecbrrectlegalview.forattho Blackpool County • Court on Wednesday, thejudge awarded £510s on a claimof£7madebyMrsHardistyoftheLansdowne ' Hotelagainsta Mrs Johnson of Copper Hall, Norfolk. Itwas stated thatthodefendanttelegraphed to say she would not bo coming and that the train company would not book to Blackpool.”


$ |! , f / r /■ ‘Songs and daft tales’ saw another sold out event for village


It was another sold out ChatbumMusic Event when Tacklers Brew (pictured)


performed songs and daft tales at the Lancashire Night event in the village Methodist church, which included a hotpotsupper. Event organiser Clive Greenwood said: lI want to thank everyone for their


continued support to these events. It makes a valuable contribution to the


upkeep of the church. This particular event demonstratedhowmusic brings peopletogetherandhowlaughteris - the shortest distance between people.


There are not many things in life bet­ ter than a group of people all sharing a good time together.


“We apologise to those who were un­ able to obtain tickets for recent events due to the heavy demand.”


LOOKING BACK


50 YEARS AGO - Milk name confusion


CONFUSION HAS ARISEN as to the meaning of the term “untreated", as it nowapplies to farm bottled milk. In abatement, the Lancashire County Branch of the National Farmers Union points out that as from October 1st,1964, bottled tuberculin tested milk will be knowasTarm bottled untreated milk'.The reasonforthis change indesignation istoenable the housewife to differentiate between fresh untreated milk bottled at the farm and milk which is subjected


to pasteurisatioa Dairy farmers are proud of the very high standards of milk production which have


been achieved in this country and are confident that housewiveswill welcome buying largersupplies of genuineiyuntreatedfarmmilk.”


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25 YEARS AGO Save Bramley Meade


“THE BATTLE CRY has gone out to local mothers to fight to save Whalle/s Bramley Meade Maternity Unit The impassioned plea comes from Ribble Valley councillor Dorothy Pearson, who says that plans for the unit's closure are further evidence of the threat being faced by local health care. Coun. Pearson said:


'If Bramley Meade closes, a visit to Queen’s Park Hospital is a round trip of 50 miles for mothers in my area. That is just not justifiable. I have decided to call


on women's groups and individuals because, left face it, they are the ones most concerned. Iwonder how long it will be before the Ribble Valley is deleted


from the health authority, because it seems to me that all that matters is Blackburn and Hyndbum."


First World War.


^ But by the time you read this our thoughts will be turn­ ing towards Christmas and the • poppies are no longer centre


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stage. ' But why wear a poppy? It is


an emblem of remembrance. In the Great War 1914-1918 in


am writing this prior to Remembrance Sunday in a year when; quite rightly, we thought of the beginning ofthe


, the fields of Flanders blood fed poppies grew despite the devastation around them, and in remembrance of the men who died then, and who have


■ died for our country in subse­ quent wars, we wear a poppy. • But take a closer look at the


poppy. In the middle is a black circle reminding us that sin in the human heart causes war; greed, selfishness, lack of re­ spect for others who differ etc etc. The only way to stop this •


Tickets for the next event, a candlelit Christmas concert in Christ Church Chatburn, are now available from Roy Porter Butchers in Chatburn or by call­ ing 01200 441624 or 01254384893. All proceeds will go towards the church development fund. Keep an eye on the Clitheroe Advertiser


. and Times for more information about this event.


A'spooky cupcake treasure hunt to raise funds to help cancer sufferers was staged on Halloween. The Clitheroe Halloween


Hunt took place for the sec­ ond year running and is now recognised as an annual event


'.by Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce.:


■ A total of 15 local shopkeep­


ers gave up their free time for charity once again: They in­ cluded Urban Sheep, Party People, Latitude Studios, Elan, Raffia, La Tete, Vanilla, Mega­ bites of Cumbria, Caffe Nero, Igloo and Attire of Clitheroe. Ribble Valley Borough


Council printed posters ad-, vertising the event and the


treasure hunt maps free of charge. Children aged from- five to 11, accompanied by an adult, tookpart in the treasure hunt, which organiser Natalie Owens, of Cupcake Boutique, based in Swan Courtyard, ex­ plained was a “safe” alterna-' five to trick or treating. Children accompanied by


adults visited all the partici- pating shops to search for a Halloween cupcake and were. given plenty of treats along the way. There was also a' fancy dress competition plus prizes.,’ .


■ A total of £60 was raised


by the event and this money will be donated to the Cancer Research charity.


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


was to take up arms in order to repel those who sought to rule the world according to their own dictates. —' Around the black spot are


the red poppy petals signifiy- ing the blood shed in order to stop the spread of that evil • power and to enable people to live peaceful and quiet lives. But attached to my poppy is ,


something else; a green stem representing new life and a ■ world set free from the ravages


of war. So I wear my poppy in grateful remembrance of those who died sacrificially so that we might be free. More than that, my poppy


reminds me of somebody else who gave His life as a sacrifice that I might have a new life. That person is Jesus. Because of my sin and the sin of the world God sent His only Son to die on the cross so that my sin might be forgiven and I might eryoy new life in Him.


It is made very clear in the ;


Bible that all of us have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, and if we are honest with ourselves we know this is true. Do we never tell lies, be un- ^


kind to our family and friends,:. covet what someone else has andsoon? The poppy reminds me


of those who gave their lives that we might have peace, but.


-it also reminds me of the sac- ' rificewhich Jesus made and


points me forward to Heaven where He has gone to prepare a place for those who love and trust in Him; a place where there willbe no pain or suffer- ingandnowar. Therefore keep remember­


ing with thanksgiving those who gave their lives that we might live. And thank God for the One Who gave His life that we might have life not only


'. now, but iii eternity. .7', •: -7 ~ ; c a n o n j im d u x b u r y


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of the Salvation Army, said: “We do not underestimate what a big ask this is, as most families will see their budgets for Christmas stretched this year with the country still in a state of financial turmoil. We . are grateful for anything and everything people choose to , donate.” The premise of the Toy Ap­


peal is that presents for any age child or teenager can be


. the generosity of this won­ derful community, and last year we managed to help over 400 families because of their kindness. “It never ceases to amaze


me how those who can are so willing to offer help.to those who need it most.” Toys can be taken to the


Skipton Building Society in Market Place, Clitheroe, or dropped off at the Salvation Army charity shop on Lower- gate until Tuesday, December 16 th, when they will be collect­ ed and then distributed. • The Salvation Army will


once again open its doors for its annual festive luncheon on Christmas Day: Names are now being taken for those wishing to attend the meal. Anyone who might be spend­ ing Christmas alone, re ­ gardless of age and situation (including single parents and children), areverywelcometo


Captain Elizabeth Smith and Lieutenant Brenda Wise, of Clitheroe Salvation Army, with children from Ribblesdaie Children's Centre and Clitheroe Advertiser andTimes reporter, Katie Hammond.


donated, as long as they are gift,acraftitemorgame,asoft children we help have never fillers, books and even choc- new. They will then be distrib- toyandabook.


utedtofamiliesacrosstheRib- . Captain Smith continued: " played with by someone else, packages for each child.” ble Valley, the aim being that “The reason that we ask for


had a toy that has not been dates to make up the gift “Main presents are great,:


“Each year, we have been each child will receive a main new toys is that some of the but we also need stocking completely bowled overby -


joininthefun. Volunteers are being


sought for both'toy delivery and for Christmas Day trans­ port in all areas. Agencies who wish to


register families for the Toy Appeal can contact Captain Smith on 07709 351394


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