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It has never been more ap­ parent than during the sun drenched weekend that we’ve alljust enjoyed that it would be hard to find anywhere better to live than the Ribble Valley. And as I sat in my garden


enjoying the view it really hit me how, apart from the beau­ tiful countryside that sur­ rounds us, it is the landmark buildings and the commit­ ment of those people who help to maintain them that makes where we live so special. The view from my gar­


den looks out on to Clitheroe Castle and Clitheroe Par­ ish Church - two impressive landmarks which help make the town what it is. But on Saturday with the sun beaming down on the


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renovated spire of St Mary Magdalene lighting up its guil- ded weather vein it struck me


just how iconic this building is and how important it is to the town’s vista. Even as night time fell,


while the floodlight castle captured my attention, it was the church spire' and its commanding presence that continued to catch my eye. Standing proudly on its lime­ stone crag in the middle of Clitheroe this inspiring build­ ing is only still here thanks to the dedication of its clergy and parishioners.


A huge project to repair


and rebuild the church spire began in 2009 after the de­ tection of corroding and ex­ panding iron “dog cramps” set within the masonry of the spire walls, which caused the stones to crack and in some cases fall off the spire I Dismantling of the spire


commenced in March 2012 and the rebuild was complet- edjust before Christmas 2012. Plans are now afoot to raise


another £500,000 to £im to se­ cure the church’s place in the lives of future generations by either extending the church or reorganising the current space available. Once again parishioners will be called upon to help raise funds and if they respond like they did


to the church’s spire appeal, St Mary’s will once again ben­ efit from being at the centre of such a giving community.


For although it is an inspir­


ing piece of architecture, it is niade more inspiring by those people who help to secure its future.


While researching my ar­ ticle about the development


' plans for the church I chat­ ted to its vicar, the Rev. Andy Froud, who agreed that the support from local residents in helping to sustain the


church’s future in the commu­ nity has been immense.


We went on to ponder


whether, like Clitheroe Castle, the church should be flood­ light at night. What do read­ ers think?


New plaque details panoramic Valley views


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There is now another reason to stroll through Cross Hill and Brungerley Park and to stop and gaze, absorbing the breathtakingly beautiful panorama from a newly cre­ ated vantage point on the top path at Cross Hill Quarry. In a joint venture, the Friends of Brungerley Park have provided a stainless steel panorama plaque at a viewing point overlooking the local fells and villages, all of which are named on the plaque.


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The money for it came from County Coun Ian Brown, paid for from his county council fund, and it was designed by Steve Burke and Martin Seddon. Installation of the plaque was organised by Phil Dykes, the local wildlife officer at Cross Hill. He arranged the clearance of an observation point, funded by Ribble Val­ ley Conservation Volunteer Group, and the building of a natural stone plinth created by volunteers Angela Bell and Jeff Brayton.


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A successful health scheme which has been helping Ribble Valley residents stay fit for more than 13 years has re- ceivedafunding boost.


Ribble Valley Borough Council has been running its Healthy


Lifestyles scheme on behalf of health sector partners since 200iand more than 5,000 res­ idents with a range of health problems have taken part. Now the programme, run


in conjunction with Pub­ lic Health Lancashire and the East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group, has received funding for a further two years. Healthy Lifestyles offers


a range of classes for people with specific health needs, such as heart complaints and weight management, as well as long-term conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. The scheme has received


numerous accolades from doctors and health profes­ sionals for its success in devising fitness programmes for people with specific needs, and been emulated elsewhere In a recent survey, 97%


of participants said they had made positive changes to


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Tracy Balko(front right), with Healthy Lifestyles referral officersSharronWhiteoakandSimon Walton, and enthu­ siastic participants.


their lives as a result of taking part. The council’s health and


fitness officer, Tracy Balko, who manages the scheme, said:“FundingfortheHealthy Lifestyles scheme has always


been fixed-term and subject to renewal, but the great news is that our current funding from Public Health Lancashire and the East Lancashire Clin­ ical Commissioning Group has been extended for a fur­


ther two years. This is a fan­ tastic endorsement of the scheme.” Further details-of the


scheme are available from the Healthy Lifestyles team on 01200414484.


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Clitheroesupermarketworker Olivia Clarkson was one of the nearly 40,000 runners who took on the Bupa Great Man­ chester Run on Sunday. Olivia (21), of Chatburn, !


Phil also contacted Fort Vale Engineering, ofSimonstone, and the firm donated the stainless steel frame to sup­ port the plaque. The Friends of Brungerley Park are also pleased to have received the Clitheroe Town Council Award for Environ­ mental Improvement, which


is recognition of all the hard work done by the group in the past five years. Its next project in Brunger­ ley Parkis weeding, weed­ ing, and more weeding,


particularly by the main gates. Details will be an-


nounced soon and the group hopes that many people will


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meal and is much distressed because of i t Certainly, vegetables are notsonice when they are merely warmed up. Here is a really good idea which I only learnt myself a few months ago when a former maid, since married, came to visit me. Warm up the vegetables,whatevertheymay be,inasteamerand when hot, mix in plenty of margarine and salt and pepper, cayenne may be used if so desired. Place small portions of this on slices of toast and serve hot This makes an excellent healthy lunch o r hasty supper dish and as my old maid told me The bairns will enjoy it more than any othervegetables and will eat it when they won'ttouchordinaiy greens.'


LOOKING BACK 50YEARSAGO


Sports and drinks “GISBURN LICENSEES WERE granted an extension


■ ofhoursforthesaleof intoxicants from 3 to 6 pm . on Saturday, May31stforthe occasionofthe annual sports. The licensee of the Newlnnapplied fora


licence to sell liquor on the sports field. The Supt objected to this, stating that none had been granted


before and in view of the fact that all the licenced


houses in the village were granted an extension, he did notsee the need forone on thefield.The clerk:


'But if a man wants a drink on the field, you do not expect him to walk to the village for it?'The Supt We


do not want drunken people about the sports field.' The applicants pointed out that the sports field was nowa quarter of a mile from the village,"


be able to spare an hour to keep the park looking attractive. Pictured here are Dorothy Jackson, chairwoman of the Friends of Brungerley Park, and County Coun. Ian Brown with the new panorama plaque installed at Cross Hill.


was inspired to run to raise • money for meningitis re-, searchin memory of her best friend Dannielle Catterall, who tragically lost her life to the condition at the age ofjust ‘ 17. She has raised over £1,350 to date. Olivia, who is studying for


Olivia Clarkson, who ran in memory of best friend Dannielle Catterall. (s)


a degree in criminology and criminal justice degree at the University Centre, Blackburn, said: “I managed to raise over


£300 standing with my collec­ tion box and wearing my run­ ning clothes at Booth’s, where I work, and the rest was kindly donated by family and friends. “Meningitis research is a


cause very close tomy heart af-. ter Host my best friend, so I’m really happy to have managed to raise so much to donate to such a brilliant cause.” The many runners from


the Ribble Valley who took part in this year’s Great Man­ chester Run had to contend with temperatures of around 22 degrees celcius, which saw some of the runners hospi­ talised with heat exhaustion.


Olivia continued: “It was


very warm, but I’d trained really hard and had lots of wa­ ter.' . “I completed the run in one


hour and nine minutes, a time which I was’ really pleased with and the atmosphere was


just amazing. It was definitely the best experience of niy life so far.” Organisers of the race,


which was started as a legacy event after the 2002 Common­ wealth Games in Manchester and is now Europe’s biggest


. 10km run, said that around £22m has been raised since the first run in 2003.


Security alert for horse owners


25 YEARS AGO Couple’s star invitation


“MINGLING WITH THE stars at comedian Les Dawson's wedding on Saturday were Grindleton couple Vic and Marcia Morris. They have been firm friends of Les for years, since Vic first got to kn ow him though theirshared interest in golfing. Mrand Mrs Morris were among the 250 guestsatThe White Church, Fairhaven, Lytham to see Les and his wife Tracy tie the knot The it was on to the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool for the reception, where the menu included such delights as 'Lolly Lump's happy meadow soup for ickle turn turns' and 'Lump and Poo's beautiful fairy garden fatty strawberries and creamy blobs'. Said Marcia: We managed to hug Les and Tracy at the reception and wish them well.’"


With the showing season already under way Clitheroe police say that it is a good time for horse owners to check on the security of their tack, sta­ bles and vehicles. Ribble ValleyHorse Watch


co-ordinator PCSO Di Bioletti said that a lot can be done to deter thieves and to keep valuable equestrian equip­ ment safe. She has prepared crime


prevention information sheets for horse and livery yard owners. PCSO Bioletti is available


to visit yards to give advice and also provides a free tack marking service. She can also fit microchips to saddles for the cost of the microchip only, £9-50, which is less than half the commercial cost.


‘ “Don’t forget to keep your tack and equipment secure when you are at shows and events,” PCSO Bioletti advised. “Lock your vehicle and put


ramps up even i f you are only away forminutes, take a wheel clamp with you to secure your trailer, mark vour vehicle


immobiliser and/or alarm fit­ ted. Never leave tack in a vehi­ cle overnight and ensure it is parked under lights or auto­ matic intruder security light­ ing.” PCSO Bioletti also advised


horse owners to keep stable: yards secure by fitting locks and security devices and en­ suring that everyone on the yard locks up and activates’de- vices. Be vigilant and keep val-' uables in a locked tack room," she added. “Keep wheelbarrows out of sight and locked away if possi­


ble - they provide a good form of transport for thieves to re- move your tack and saddles | across your fields! “Keep a mobile phone with I


you and programme in the non-emergency Lancashire | Police contact number 101.” Horse and Rural Watch I


signs and posters are availa-1 blefrom Clitheroe Neighbour­ hood Policing Team. ■ These can be displayed on |


gates and yard entrances as a deterrent to show that own­ ers are participating in the | scheme.


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