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The Clitheroe Christmas Fes­


tival will take place after all. However, it will be renamed the Ribble Valley Christmas Fair and the venue will be Mrs Dowson’s in Clayton-le-Dale. There will be a festive San­


ta tractor ride, nativity ani­ mals and an ice rink, along with around 50 exhibitors, a licensed bar and musical en­ tertainment. Julie Whal-


ley, who is man­ aging director of Lancashire Bites, which is organis­ ing tjie event, explained: “We did want to hold the event in Clitheroe, but obviously 1 am glad it is going to be happen­ ing, but at a different venue. “Amanda and Eric Dowson


have been absolutely amazing and were extremely positive regarding the possible use of their land for the event. “They could not under­


stand why the decision was made not to have it in Clithe­ roe and when they said ‘hold it


here’ I was happy to take them up on the offer.” The announcement was


made after approval from the licensing department of Rib­ ble Valley was granted last Wednesday. A park and ride scheme will


be operating to the hew venue at Hawkshaw Farm in Long- sight Road so that the people of Clitheroe can get there. But the new venue also


‘Iamgladitisgoing to be happening, but atadifferent venue’ -Julie Whalley


offers easier access and car parking. Julie added: “We also hope to attract people from Blackburn, Preston and the surrounding ar­ eas.” An o n l in e


petition was launched and a ttrac ted .hu ge support from the local community after the plans, to stage the festival in Clitheroe were cancelled. The Save Clitheroe Christmas Fair petition was set up after the decision by Ribble Valley Borough Coun- • cil to refuse permission for the event. Members of its communi­


ty services committee voted againsttheproposalbyLanca-


shire Bites to hold the festive ' event on the Clitheroe Cas­ tle field, citing reasons that the new event could have an impact on local trade and that it coincided with already es­ tablished festivals, such aS the annual Pickwick Festival in Whalley. The president of Clitheroe


Chamber of Trade and Com­ merce, Daniel Williams, also raised concerns about the festival when he spoke at the meeting. He said there was concern


that the festival’s 50 “shops” could just be duplicating items already available in the town, and that the bar and en­ tertainment side would de­ tract from local businesses of this type. “All this was coupled with


the fact the entrance fee wouldn’tallowpeopletoroam freely in and out of the venue and seemed to be geared up to keeping people inside,” Daniel explained. The Ribble Valley Christ­


mas Fair will be held from Fri­ day to Sunday, December 4th to 6th. For more details please go to ribblevalleychristmas fair.co.uk.


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Advice for families to enjoy Christmas without credit debt


Ribble Valley families who are worried about footing the bill for Christmas are being offered budgeting advice from two Clitheroe churches. Clitheroe Communi­


ty Church and St James Church are running free money management ses­ sions for people who want to gain or keep control of their finances. Called Christmas With­


out Credit, the aim of the project is to help people to be able to pay for their fes­ tive celebrations, including presents and food, without relying on loans and credit cards. The scheme is being run


Brownies are moved by charity’s work


Two kind-hearted Brownies have raised £50 for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Libby Johnson andEmily Haythornthwaite, both aged nine andmembers of the 2nd Clit­ heroe (Parish Church) Brownies, were working on their disability awareness badge when they decided they wanted to do more for the charity. Brown Owl Carol Dinsdale explained: “We had to think about, and try to experience, abit of what it is like i f you cannot see or hear or are less mobile than most of us. We were lucky enough to have a visit from a guide dog and a guide dog in training. The girls were so over­ whelmed by the difference guide dogs can make to a blind person’s life and staggered to learn of the costs involved in training that they decided to raise money for the charity.” Libby and Emily staged a cake stall and surprised their fellow Brownies and leaders by bringing £50 to the group’s next meeting. The rest of the group are now each trying to fill a jam jar with loose change for the charity.


Sophia has designs on the prize in poster competition


Talented Sophia Hardacre used her ar­ tistic skills to win herself an ipad. Year 6 pupil Sophia and other children at St James’ CE Primary School, Clit­ heroe, were invited to design a poster, with healthy eating as the theme, to


celebrate the grand opening of the new Aldi store in the town. The judges picked Sophia’s design as thewinner. Itwillnowbe on display at the new store along with all the other entries from the school.


Sophia was presented with her prize by Aldi regional manager Claire Davies who went along to the school in Greena- cre Street. As a thank you, Aldi has also presented the school with bird feeders and tables for its eco zone.


by Christians Against Pov­ erty, the largest supplier of face-to-face adult money education courses in the UK. Will Weston, who runs


the CAP money course, said: “We know a lot of people take out loans or rely on credit cards to afford presents and food, so we want to give them the know-how to do it differ­ ently.


“Thanks to training from


CAP we run sessions to help people budget and plan ahead, even i f they have a small income. It takes all the guesswork out of your finances and will give you not just a happy Christmas, but take away the New Year stress too.” Statistics suggest that


British households spend as much as £800 on the fes­ tive season. Yet around half of purchases are made on credit, putting them at risk should their circumstances change in the New Year. Will added: “We recom­


mend that you start putting a little away each week from now until Christmas. Sav­ ing is much more satisfying than borrowing and cheaper in the long run because you arenotpaying any interest.” The next CAP money


course begins at Clitheroe Community Church a week on Saturday, November 7th, with a free creche. For more information, ring 01200 444148 or visit the website atwww.capmoney.org


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Teenagers have been throw­ ing eggs and missiles at pass­ ing cars in the Ribble Valley in the run-up to Hallowe’en, ac­ cording to police. The youngsters have been


reported launching projec­ tiles at vehicles in the Eshton Terrace and Mitchell Street areas of Clitheroe. The neighbourhood police


unit is urging parents to edu­ cate their children about the dangers of such actions. PC Tony Walsh said: “We


want people to think how they would feel if someone


they care about was hit in the face by .an object travelling at speed, which could cause in­


jury and in some cases, even life-changing injuries. “These incidents seem to


increase as Hallowe’en ap­ proaches and the behaviour of these youths is completely irresponsible." • More than a thousand


pounds worth of power tools have been taken from a con­ tainer in Gisburn.


The padlock on the con-


. tainerdoorwasforcedoffand a Stihl chainsaw model M5391,


Draper electric welder, asmall Bosch angle grinder,a Honda petrol generator, Bosch SDS electric drill, trolley jack, set ofboltcroppers.CKsocketset, impact driver, assortment of spanners and an electrical extension lead were all taken between last Wednesday arid Saturday. The thieves tried to break into a second container, but


failed to get in. Contact the police on 101


or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 in if you have any infor­ mation.


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Flags campaign Campaign stepped up to get flagstones fixed


By Sue Plunkett sue.plunkett@jpress.co.uk Twitten@ clithadvertiser


A pensioner who suffered two black eyes and severe bruising after she fell in the street in Clitheroe is calling on residents to support the AdvertiserandTimes backed campaign for the urgent repair of flagstones.


The 73-year-old woman from Billirigton was on a shopping trip when she fell face down after tripping near the Nat West Bank in York Street. Thewoman.whoaskednot


to be named, told us: “I went face forward with a real bang without any warning at all. “My face is a real mess and I look like I have been in a fight


with Mike Tyson. I hurt my knee and back, and it has re-


lly shaken me up very badly.” Staffat the nearby medical


entre tended to the victim’s ijuries and she is now recov- ringathome. She is urging people to sup-


ort the petition launched y the Clitheroe Chamber of 'rade and Clitheroe Town iction Group, calling for ac- ion to repair the town’s une- en pavements, She said: “This is some-


hing that urgently needs at- ention before it happens


gain.” In July great grandmother


Jrs Laura Quinton needed ive stitches in her head after he fell in King Street while m her way to book a holiday t Altham’sTravel Agents. Mrs luinton (82) of Hazel Grove, Ilitheroe, was also treated at he medical centre after suf- ering bruising to her ribs arid


Flags petition has 4,000 signa­ tures and only 1,000 more are needed before it can be pre­ sented to Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council and Lancashire County Council. Coun. Ged Mirfin, who is


chairman of Clitheroe Town Action Group, said: “I would urge people who have not signed the petition already to do so then we can move this forward.” Campaigners want Lan­


cashire County Council to urgently undertake a survey, of the town centre flagstones and start a mEyor repair pro­ gramme. There are petitions at shops and businesses around the town and you can also make your views known online at www.change.org/p/ lancashire-county-council- save-clitheroe-s-pavements- and-character or like the Facebook page, which has the same name.


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