PARKER STREET CLOCK DEDICATED TO COLIN COOPER

Saturday 27th February 2010 saw the new clock at the corner of Parker Street dedicated to Colin Cooper, one of Rishton’s most prominent residents. Colin has been instrumental in several projects around the village for many years and is still a major part of the Rishton Prospects group. His work has helped get funding and organise work parties for improvements at places such as the railway station and Cutwood Park, along with numerous other places around the village.

‘Me and my wife moved to Rishton in 1967 with the intention of only staying for a short while but after 43 years I’m wondering if I can now be classed as being a Rishtoner?’ joked Colin, as he made his acceptance speech. The clock was officially dedicated to Colin by the Mayor of Hyndburn at 11.00am and a plaque was affixed to the column to mark the occasion.

Rishton Prospects group is concerned with maintaining the aesthetics of the village and highlighting any problem areas that may need dealing with. Monthly meetings are held at Norden School on Stourton Street and all residents are welcome. The next meeting is on Tuesday 2nd March at 7.00pm in the meeting room and anyone who wants further information can contact Ken Moss on 01254 882797 or 07789077816.