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Many years


ago, parents taught their


children how to be well man­ nered and respectful. School had classes on etiquette and explained about respectful­ ness. Parents and school edu­ cated the young to say please and thank you, they instruct us in good table manners and how to dress in good taste. Mothers taught daughters how to act like ladies, and sons how to respect and treat girls with equal respect. Being courteous, polite and respect­


ful made us all feel comforta­ ble and acceptable in society. Today society tends to be cold and unfeeling, it seems to have an attitude of show me respect and courtesy before 1 even think of being respectful and courteous to you, gentle­


wanted to climb Pendle, to take my eight-year-old daugh­ ter Ruby to the “top of the world” and appreciate the 360 degree panoramic views af­ forded to those who reach the “trig” point at the summit. Saturday’s forecast looked


ideal so we set off early after­ noon and parked at the road- sideclosetothebottomofthe Pendle Steps at the Barley end


of the hill. Known locally as Pendle’s


‘motorway” the steps lived up to this nickname with a steady stream of hikers and families with their children negotiat­ ing the 2,900 steps. The weather could not have


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been better with the promise of glorious views at the top keeping us all going on the strenuous climb up. The whole experience was


exhilarating and reminded us all how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the


world. However, as we cheerily de­


scended the hill and returned to my car, what a disappoint­ ment it was to discover, at first the odd piece of litter - dis­ carded drinks bottles mostly. But then to our disgust, a pile of rubbish by the road side (pictured) obviously emptied out ofsomeone’s car.' To say we were all astound­


ed would bean understate­ ment. What is the mentality


of someone who visits such an unspoilt and picturesque landmark to then go ahead and treat it with such disre­


spect? We subsequently cleared


this pile of rubbish and threw it into a waste bin just a few metres away. Those who dis­ carded the litter after maybe ascending the 1.6 miles up the


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


ness and consideration ap­ pear to have been laid by the wayside. A while ago my wife and I


were at a big well-known su­ permarket, as we were enter­ ing it I saw a woman struggling with her shopping trolley, so, I considerately held the door open for her to exit. My wife was astonished at the woman’s reaction, I was vehemently lambasted and my actions condemned as being sexist and offensively derogatory to her equality. Respect behaves consider­


ately toward its recipients; it never degrades by tempting to compromise honour. Respect always puts the recipients’ in­ terests first, courtesy respects others. Courtesy and respect is


the secret of a happy society, If courtesy dims, we become lax in our manners and dis­


respectful in our behaviour, we become self-centred, arro­ gant, and inconsiderate. Being polite and well man­


nered makes us behave con­ siderately in society, it makes us good neighbours, people who love God with heart, soul, mind and will love our neigh­ bours as themselves. Being respectful and well mannered makes us team players in our work and in society. We will not seek to climb upward in our society and daily work by walking over others in life. Too many professed religious peo­ ple go through life rudelyjos- tling, battering, and bruising people to get to the front. God’s love gives us other goals that make us well behaved. Love behaves considerately


in a religious fellowship. If - God’s love prevails, the scan­ dalous commotions and quar­ rels that tear society apart


will not happen in our society. Respect the person and the spiritual beliefs and gifts of others. We may disagree with­ out being disagreeable. Grant to our fellow beings the same privilege of opinion and posi­ tion that we enjoy. To have love, we must have


God. He is always a gentleman. He was as kind and concerned and courteous dealing with


the Samaritan woman at the well as he was when he dealt with his mother. He was as po­ lite and considerate with Zac- chaeus the publican as with the distinguished Nicodemus, a memberof the Sanhedrin. He washed the feet not only of Simon Peter, but of Judas Iscariot. Jesus has given us an example that we should fol­


low. Rev. Don Johnson, Billington Community Church and Centre.


Gemma is facing her fears fo r Medaille to help slavery victims (s)


steps and back down again obviously did not have the energy to walk those few extra metres to throw their rub­ bish away. Or perhaps it was the case that they don’t live locally and therefore are not bothered what mess they leave before they drive offhome. Let’s just hope they don’t ever return.


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Gemma to face fears for slavery victims


A Clitheroe teaching assist- antis facing herfearsfora secondtimebydoingasky dive in the fightagainst people traffickers.


Gemma Frankland (32) says she has always had an affin­ ity for the most vulnerablein society and has worked with children withsevere learning disabilities or behavioural problems. She is also deeply con­


cerned about people who suf­ fer abuse or exploitation and is supporting her parents, Anthony and Mary Brown, of Eshton Terrace, who are anti­ trafficking campaigners. She said: “With Anti-Slav­


ery Week coming up I asked if there was anything I could do. They suggested a sponsored skydive. I did one before in 2012 for Aider Hey Children’s Hospital and it was the scari- estthing I have ever done. I am not easily scared. I have held a


huge boa constrictor around me and my father introduced me to scary things in con­ stricted cave passages when I went caving with him as a little girl. I can’t tell him how I feel about skydiving but I will do it for Anti-Slavery Day.” Gemma will take to the


skies to raise money for the MedailleTrustwhichoperates


locally and cares for victims rescued from human traffick­


ing and modern day slavery, by providing them with safe houses and helping them to start anew life, free from the clutches of their traffickers. Anti-slavery week takes


place from October 18th to 24th and a number of Rib­ ble Valley events will raise awareness. You can sponsor Gemma through MyDonate. Select Fundraiser and insert Gemma Frankland, or direct viathelinkhttps://mydonate. bt.com/fundraisers/gemma-


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Newcomers to the construc­ tion trade are building their skills on a Clitheroe develo­


ped. Barratt Homes’ Manches­


ter division has welcomed ten new construction apprentices in a drive to boost numbers of skilled tradespeople needed in the region. On-site training is takings


place at Ribble Meadow devel­ opment in Clitheroe and oth­ er locations all over the North


West. Nationally, Barratt ranks


in The City and Guilds top 100 apprentice employers in Eng­ land, and has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for six years in a row.


LOOKING BACK


100 YEARS AGO Safe place for private


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CTWAS REPORTED ofPrivateT.Steer’s “remarkable BscapB'.ThB private from Pendletonhad been out on active service in France since the outbreak of the First World War. He sent a letter back home saying; “I very nearly lost my life, but thank God I am still all right I was hit with a shell on the rifle and my watch was completely blown to pieces, along with my coat I havejust managed to keep alive." Private Steer added that he was nowin a safe place. Meanwhile, atopical article was published about whatAmerica could do if she was driven to war by Germany. Although it was agreed that America’s army was small, it was added that it was one to be reckoned with both actually and potentially.


50YEARSAGO Illuminating scheme


AN AMBITIOUS NEWscheme was in the process of being launched byClitheroe Football Club so that the players could train together. It was proposed to install electricity on the ground and fix two searchlights on top of the stand. The improvements would mean that during the dark


nights a considerable part of the ground would be


illuminated.Theworkwasestimatedto cost around £250 and officials at the club hoped that the people of Clitheroe would give generously to help them


carry out the proposals. Meanwhile, three people were taken to Preston Royal Infirmary aftertheir


car overturned at Boundary Hill a notorious danger spot in the Trough of Bowland.


25 YEARS AGO Boost for economy


WITH MOST OF the country preparing for economic recession, the news that ICI planned to invest £10 m. in Clitheroe was a massive boost to the town. Plant manager Mr Martin Hill addressed a special meeting of the160-strongworkforceatthe West Bradford Road site and quashed rumours of a takeover bid of the local plant Instead Mr Hill unveiled expansion plans that should result in an increased output of 40% and the creation of 30 newjobs. Meanwhile, frustrated anti-poll tax residents were planning a peaceful public meeting to launch the Ribble Valley Anti-PollTax Union two days before the first 250 Ribble Valley residents faced court appearances for refusing to pay.


Pupils have chance to BRAG about future


lext month sees the return of le careers information event,


RAG. A collaborative partner-


hip between Bowland High, .ibblesdale High, St Augus- ine’s RC High School and llitheroe Royal Grammar chool, the four Ribble Valley chools, in conjunction with last Lancashire Chamber of lommerce and Skills Fund- ig Agency have joined forces 0 organise the “BRAG About


Your Future” event. This successful event,


which willbe held on Tuesday October 6th, is now entering its fifth year and is an impor­ tant date in the school diary. Year 11 pupils from all four


schools are invited to attend the event which will be held at The Grand in Clitheroe and will be open to these pupils and their parents/carers from


3 to 6-30 pm. • The fundamental objec­


tive of the event is to help pupils obtain impartial ca­ reers information and enable them to make well informed and realistic decisions about their futures beyond school, whether in further education or employment. The exciting event will pro­


vide an opportunityforpupils to find out information from colleges, employers, sixth forms, and training providers, enablingthemtoachieve their


in dividual career aspirations. Anyonewhowouldlikeany


further information about the event, at which pupils will need to register upon ar­ rival, should please contact the event’s organisers. They are Helen Dakin at Bowland High who can be emailed on hdakin@bowlandhigh.lancs. sch.uk or Julia Billington at Ribblesdale High School whose email is jbillington@ ribblesdale.org


The company has also won


a total of 90 NHBC Pridein the Job Awards - the 10th year it has gainedmore than any oth­ er housebuilder. Barratt’s regional boss


Bernard Rooney said: “We’re extremely proud of our ap­ prenticeship programmes. “Building more homes to


address the shortage of hous­ ing in the UK is high on the political agenda, and if we are


to keep up with demand, we urgently need to attract more


people into the industry. “There are lots of exciting -


opportunities up for grabs for talented young people who want to forge their career in the building sector.”


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