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Thursday, Juno 26,2014 www.clith6roeadvortis0r.co.uk CUTHEROEADVERTISERSTIMES I FASCINATING ACCOUNT: Children learn about wool'sjoumeyfrom sheep to knitting needle. help to beat cancer


by Julie Magee julie.magee@jpress.co.uk Twitter:@clithadvertiser


More than 130 people took partinaracethrougii Clitheroeto raise money for. research to help beat cancer.


This is the third year that the fundraiser has been staged in Clitheroe by local gym Carter Leisure, which is located near Clitheroe Cricket Club off ChatburnRoad. A total of 90 people, three


of whom have breast-cancer, walked the 5 k circuit while 44 ran the course. . People of all ages took part


- from babies of three months old being pushed around in their prams to 78-year-old


. pensioners. There were also six dogs,


one of which was dressed for the occasion with bows on its coat. The first to cross'the finish­


ing line was Carter Leisure ka­ rate teacher Andrew Holmes, who finished the 5k circuit in 23 minutes and 19 seconds. Hot on his heels was Carter


Leisure fitness class manager Cat Dickinson, who finished the racejust one second later.


From left to right, Jon Greaves (third), Andrew Holmes (first) and Cat Dickinson (second), (s)


Third was Jon Greaves who finished in 25 minutes and 28


• seconds. Following the event, those


who took part released 70 heli­ um balloon dedicated to loved ones. Carter Leisure proprietor Vicky Carter said approxi-


■ mately £700 had been raised by the event and, consider­ ing its growing popularity.it is hoped that in future years thegym can become an official Race for Life site.


Police are appealing for witnesses to a car shunt


Ribble Valley police are ap­ pealing for witnesses after a • car was shunted from the rear at 8-50 pm on Monday night on Blpck Hill, Sabden Road, Higham. Substantial damage was


caused to a black Vauxhall Corsa which was forced to brake suddenly by the car travelling in front. A black 14 registration


plate Volkswagen Polo alleg­ edly speeded up and crashed into the back of the Corsa, causing extensive damage, including a caved-in boot and smashed back window. - The Polo, driven by a male


in his 20s with a female in the passenger seat, reversed at speed, leaving the scene of ac­ cident. The Polo was also said to be extensively damaged.,


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Staff at the Clitheroe Residential Home with some of the cakes sold to support Marie Curie. .


Dieting was off the menu at the Clitheroe Residential Home as staff and residents raised money for charity. There were cakes galore, courtesy of staff and families, as the home again supported Marie Curie with a bloom­ ing great tea-party. Fundraising was aided by a competi­ tion to guess the weight of the cake and a quiz about words with tea at the beginning.


Manager Mrs Bibby said: “The good-as- new stall held lots of bargains, but, sadly attendance was poor. It seemed such a shame when people had gone to so much effort and Marie Curie is such a worthy cause. However, despite the poor attendance we still raised more than £60.”


Hurst Green opens Cricket club gives gardens to public


There will be 15 gardens to visit when Hurst Green stages its open garden event on July 12-13th from 1 to 5 pm, with .tickets and programmes available from the village hall. Call 01254 826378 for more details.


cash to charities Ribblesdale Wander­ ers Cricket and Bowling


Club will be donating £188 from the sales of its 2014


calendar to two very good causes.


The cash will be given to the Alzheimer’s Society and Cancer Research UK.


Liz spins a good yarn for pre-school youngsters Those who took part in Carter Leisure's Race for Life event (s) ‘ - NEWS IN BRIEF Cakes raise cash at care home


Mayor stands down as Tory chairman


The chairman of the Ribble Valley Conservative Associ­ ation, Coun. Michael Ran- son, has resigned in order to devote himself to the role of Mayor of the Ribble Valley. Ribble Valley Borough


Council leader Coun. Stuart Hirst said: “I am greatly saddened by this news and should like to pay tribute to Michael for all his dedicated hard work on behalf of the association over many years which has overseen one of the most successful elector­ al periods for the Conserva­ tive group on Ribble Valley council since its formation in 1974.” Ribble Valley Conserva­


tive Association chairman Coun. Ken Hind added: “1 would also like to pay trib­


ute to Michael’s work. He has been agent for the associa­ tion at a number of signifi­ cant elections for borough council, county council and


Parliamentaryelectionsand he has given unstintingiy of


his time in the interests of


the Conservatives in the Rib­ ble Valley. “We all recognise that fac-


mga Parliamentary election and re-election of borough councillors on two coun­ cils involved in finding and


fielding 60 candidates all in one year is an onerous duty


A group of 12 children from Bowland Montessori Pre-school paid a visit to Pendle Stitches in Moor Lane, Clithe­ roe, as part of a topic on farm animals. They were greeted by Liz Walker, who showed them howa sheep fleece was processed into wool for knitting.


Shehadafleecefreshoffasheepwhich spun into yarn on her spinning wheel, the children were allowed to touch. Her colleague, Lisa, then spun several They picked graiss and twigs out of it and felt how greasy it was.


yarns together to make wool stronger for knitting. Knitting expert Sue be-


The children saw wool at the different gan knitting the wool into a finished stagesinthep'rocess,thenLizshowed ' product. The children were given some them how the cleaned, cardedwoolwas fleece as a souvenir.


Accused of exposure


ARibbleValleymanhasbeen aged 10 and 11 were on Salt- remanded in custody ac- hill Road, Clitheroe, when a cused of exposing himself, man allegedly exposed him- Ashley Mart (24), of self. The following day, a


Whitewell Road, Dunsop man allegedly exposed him- Bridge, has been charged self in Lincoln Way, Clithe-


* withtwocountsofexposure. roe,toa23-year-oldwoman. On Monday, June 16th, MartwillappearatPreston around g-30 pm, two girls CrownCourtonJune30th.


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Assaulted woman ‘begged for help’


A woman went “begging for ing) said a camping “neigh- help” from fellow campers hour” had seen Lynch punch on the Three Rivers caravan Miss Barker during a noisy site at West Bradford after row!


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being assaulted by her part- When she came over to ner.


• their tent, she was begging . Blackburn magistrates for help and the woman


heard the woman had blood, andher partner agreed to coming from her nose and drive Miss Barker and her lip and she said she was young daughter home to frightened.


Brighouse. _ Butbythetimepolicear- “Suddenly she changed


rived she had made up with her tune and said she would Nicholas Lynch and told po- go back to the caravan and lice she had hurt herself on sort things out,” said Mr the caravan door.


Ainge. ' Lynch (42), o f Hanson “When the neighbour


Road, Brighouse, West went to check she was alright Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to Lynch became aggressive to- assaulting Amber Barker, wards her. The lady’s male He was remanded on bail partner told him to come out for the preparation of a pre- of the caravan; but it seems sentence report.


he didn’t want to fight with MrScottAinge(prosecut- aman.”


us, says Drewery boss


Rick Bailey, chief executive of DanielThwaitespIc, saysthat the site in Mellor Brook cho­ sen for its new brewery and headquaters is just perfect.


He said: “We have been look­ ing for a new site for over two years, and Sykes Holt fits per­ fectly with our vision for the future of the business. “We want to build some­


The Mayor, Coun. Michael Ranson.


alone and Michael has also the responsibilities of May­ or of the Ribble Valley with all the pressures of that job." . The Ribble Valley Con­ serva tive Association’s


constitution requires the executive council to select a new chairman and the offic­ ers will meet.


There is no provision in _


the constitution for auto­ matic appointment of one ofthetwodeputychairman,


the decision is the responsi­ bility of those who make up


the executive council. Business will continue


as usual in the interim with each of the officers perform­


ing their duties and the man­ agement team directing the


business of the association.


thing that fits in with the site and is appropriate and sym­ pathetic to the rural location. “We will be working with


the planners to create an ex­ citing scheme to make the most of the site.” The purchase of Sykes Holt


is expected to be completed in six months, to allow the cur­ rent owners time to leave. If planning consent is giv­


en, the project is expected to take a year to complete. . Blackburn brewery em­


ployees will be relocated, and there will be extra jobs cre­ ated in the visitor centre and • a “brewery tap” pub that will help contribute to the Val­ ley’s tourism business. The old listed farm cottage will be retained as part of the devel­ opment.


■ > Any issues over traffic and


smells from the brewing proc- esscanbedealtwith in consul- ■


tation with council planners, Mr Bailey said. He added: “It has always


been hugely important to us that we stay close to Black­ burn, which has been our home for over 200 years, and we have been very aware that we would like to safeguard


jobs in the area, so I am very pleased that we have been able to find a site that is only a few miles away, where we will con­ tinue to employ over20opeo- ple in our head office across our brewery, pubs, inns and hotels. ■ “Our distribution team


of 120 people will be staying where they are at our existing depot in Blackburn for the foreseeable future.” Mr Bailey added: “Our in­


vestment in the new brew­ ery will allow us to brew a full range of our cask, seasonal and craft ales and will allow our brewers and team to be completely focused on the quality and consistency of our beers. “We remain committed


to safeguarding our brewing heritage, and newer, more efficient and more flexible equipment will help our team to continue to brew our old friends, but also to develop new and interesting beers.”


Ribble Valley MP Nigel


Evans, who is president of the Commons All Party Beer Group, said: ““I am abso­ lutely delighted to hear that Thwaites has chosen to build their new brewery, head of­ fices and visitor centre in the Ribble Valley. “By staying in Lancashire


this international brand con­ tinues to honour its roots and increasejobs for local people. “I know that Ribble Valley


Council played an important role in ensuring Thwaites did not leave Lancashire and


' I would particularly like to thank Stuart Hirst, leader of the Ribble Valley Borough Council, and Marshal Scott, chief executive of the bor­ ough council, for all their hard work.” Mr Evans, Coun. Hirst and


Mr Scott met Brandon Lewis MP, Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Com­ munities and Local Govern­ ment, at Westminster to tell him about Thwaites’ new de­ velopments and ask him to visit the Ribble Valley to see the building under way. MrEvansadded: “Brandon


Lewis shared our excitement at the'news and 1 look forward to showing him the site when he visits the Ribble Valley."


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