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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


MANY parents will offer their sympathy to the family of Damon Harris, comforted by the thought that the same thing will not happen to their son or daughter.


message is — it can! Clitheroe teenager


Well, the frightening


Damon dieil after he had inhaled butane gas. Tit e re is a lot o f


pressure on young people to demonstrate adult behaviour through the use


DRUG ABUSE — THE SIMPLE MESSAGE IS ACT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE


of alcohol and tobacco, and there are few of the youn­ ger generation who will not experiment with both. The headmaster of


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Mr Clive Darley, commented: “ Pupils live under colossal pressure and the expectations of both parents and society are extremely high.” Mr Darley added that


there was no problem within the school gates, but the school was cer-


A special report by Murray Walker


tainly not complacent and provided a full social edu­ cation programme, which included advice on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Air Philip Morris, head­


master of St Augustine’s, Billington. paints a similar picture: "We have no problem within the school itself, but parents are


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'Top cogs’ help launch village fund raising


fields committee. l'or the day saw the launch of


fund raising by the committee, which operates under the name of COGS (Children o f Gisburn's Safety).


The event was a sponsored walk


round the half-mile perimeter of the village playing field.


Entrants of all ages showed great


two hours and his friend. Stephen Calvert (!D. managed 31. clocking


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STAND up and be counted in your support for Clitheroe Hospital. The message comes front the hospital’s league of friends in the hope that its many people as possible will attend the annual gala on Saturday.


at 2 p.m It is hoped the event


have paid off, with an ac- l ike Bl a ckburn a n d tion-packed day, starting Burnley.”


Months of preparations here from local centres


| will be an outstanding family fun day and will also raise at least £1,000, the profits going towards the purchase of extra com­ forts for patients. Another important aim


is that the event will demonstrate that Clith­ eroe Hospital is still very much in b e in g and deserves the support of the whole Ribble Valley community.


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Winners of the duplicate game at Clitheroe Bridge Club last Wednesday were NS Mr J. Higson and Mr S. Higson, Mrs Ainsworth and Mrs Wilson. EW Mi Hall and Mr Grindley, Mr and Mrs Pawlicki. Despite having only 32


high card points, every north-south pair bid the small slam on the following hand. A good bidding sequence would be:


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ace, south should bid the small slam, as although they are slightly short of high card points, the first round controls, and length in trumps makes the slam a probability. At all tables 12 or 13


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chairman of the Friends of Clitheroe Hospital Com­ mittee, said: “Some people think it is still a geriatric hospital or even the old workhouse. “As a community hospi­


spent on the hospital comes from the public. Some is given as dona­ tions, but because of this reliance on the public for support the annual gala is so important to us. “We hope to make many


Thousands of pounds ‘ ,


event, a bumper uoster colouring competition was launched for youngsters,


aged between five and Id-plus. Entries have now been


judged and the winning posters will be displayed at the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil offices in Clitheroe. Mrs Dixon said that of


2,000 posters distributed J,500 were returned. There was an excellent response from primary and junior schools, but a disappointing one from secondary schools. Competition prizes will


be presented by Ribble Valley Mayor Conn Albert Atkinson. As well as a wide range


of stalls and games for children a new’ feature this year will be an agility course for dogs. This fun event is a follow’-on from the popular television dog show’s and the range of I


New moves to help


disabled


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measures to improve mobility for the handi­ capped and elderly.


The policy involves new highway construction and maintenance work. Sloping kerbs will


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paving will be incor­ porated at pelican and zebra crossings to help the


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On Thursday night the winners were NS Mr Webster and Mrs Holden, Mr and Mrs Bush. EW Mrs Russell and Mr C.


Pollard, Mr Barnsley and Mr Holden. , On Monday, winners of


the Howell movement were Mr Webster and Mrs Holden, Mr and Mrs Few- ster, Mr Garner and Mr Capstick.


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bl ind and pa r t i al l y sighted. When new work is done


on highways, attention will be given to protecting roadworks, car parking. , the design and location of


street furniture, ramps and so on. The move follows the


approval of a “ Code of I ractice on Mobility” by


the county council's 'High­ ways and Transportation Committee, which has set aside £-10,000 to be spent (hiring the current finan- cinl year to improve exist­ ing conditions. That money will pri­


marily be used to provide sloping crossings where they will service the maxi­ mum need.


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new friend s and let everyone know that we are here.” As a build-up to the


obstacles is expected t( delight spectators. There will also be a dis


play by the Clitheroe and D is t r ic t Caled on ian Society and music by Slaidburn Silver Band. Opening the gala will bo the Mayor of Clitheroe


Kate Gardner, Grindleton County Primary, Paul Charnley, Kdisibril.


Parker, Barrow Primary School. Senior school prize, Stewart


Hanson, Karen Holt, Philip Hargreaves, all ofltibblcsdale School. Highly commended, Claire Britcliffe.


leton, Aimee Green, Grindleton. Michele Bingham, Edisford. Highly commended, Suzanne


Itrookside County Primary School. 7-8, Emma Iteid, ISrookside,


U.years, Faith Janet Lawton Fdisforcl County Primar’ School, Paul Dugdale, Kate Skelton, St Mary’s Primary School, l.ancho. Highly com­ mended, Catherine Honeywell,


Coun. Ian Brown. Poster conijictition results: *1


nated "top cogs.” Craig Hyde (!)), covered 33 laps in


enthusiasm as they trooped round the lie ld to raise money for improvements to the play equip­ ment for village children . At the end o f the day. several stars " emerged and were desig­


COGS were set in motion in Gisburn on Sunday by the newly-formed Gisburn playing


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up a combined a distance of nearlv 30 miles.


The other "top cog" was restau­


rant owner Giovanni Gianfriglia, who, having celebrated his birth­ day, was raring to go. His custom­ ers, staff and friends from his Pres­ ton restaurant promised him a total o f 113(1 if he managed 10 miles, which he did ... just.


ning, the COGS’ treasurer, were busy at the market over the road


and collected £25 from stallholders and public. It was an enjoyable day and the


grand total of £150 was promised. Said "main COG” Mr James


Brunning: “ It was a magnifent trib­ ute Ut the generosity o f the people of Gisburn and a tremendous start to fund raising, truly setting the COGS in motion.”


His wife. I’am, and Lois Brun- / X N i f-A


'worried about this type of abuse. We run a health education programme and hopefully this makes our pupils aware of the dan­ gers of drugs." Young people commonly


experiment with a wide range of easily obtainable substances — including tobacco, alcohol and vola­ tile solvents such as glue


— w h i c h a lte r th eir consciousness. H a p p i 1y f o r th e


majority, it is a period of adolescence that does not continue into later life. There is no evidence that s o lv en t sn i f fe r s are involved in any drug sub­ culture and the phenome­ non is not connected with other forms of drug abuse.


H ow e v e r , the fac t


remains that young people die as a direct result of inhaling toxic vapours. The d a n g e r s and


exp ense o f becoming hooked on drugs are so great that a mature indi­ vidual will see no good reason for taking them. Nevertheless, people do


become hooked and many a promising young life is ru i n e<


1 as the d rug


tightens its relentless grip, causing untold grief


Clitheroe 22324 (Editor


to victim and family alike. Addiction begins when a


child is offered a drug, usually by someone they know, and accepts. For the most part, this a one- off occasion and only a very few wi l l become addicted. For them, deep sympathy is needed — fol­ lowed by swift action. Area Youth Worker


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Geoff Jackson has noticed signs of an increase in sol­ vent abuse recently. He told me: “There seems to be more talk about certain people taking drugs and sniffing glue than before. There is plenty for young people to do in the area, but no matter how hard we try, we cannot please everyone.” Chief Insp. Derek Wil­ kinson said: “ Damon’s


their child lias become involved in this can feel lonely, rejected and help­ less. 1 urge parents to feel free to walk into the police station to discuss their problems in the strictest confidence. If we feel that perhaps we cannot solve the problem, we will find someone who can. We cer­ tainly will not turn anyone away.” The message is simple:


If you are a young person with a drug problem —- nr a parent worried about a loved one — you should seek expert help from the people who care and can offer advice. A help-line dealing with


solvent abuse exists on Blackburn (180522.


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STONYHURST College may have prepared itself for the 21st centurv in opening its new craft, design and teehnologv department, but it is reiv­ ing on a survivor of the steam age to haul its char­ ity excursion from Black­ burn to Sellafield.


On Sunday September


18th, the steam engine. City of Wells.” will pull


out of Blackburn, pause briefly at Clitheroe Station and then head via Helli- field and Carnforth up the scenic Cumbrian coastline. British Nuclear Fuels


have agreed to a torn- of their works and new exhi­ bition centre. The pupils of Stony­


hurst are actively involved in charity work, especially with handicapped chil­ dren, and all the profit from the excursion will go to furthering this work. Ticket prices will be £2(1


9-11, Clare Tomlinson, Grind­


for an adult and £21 for the 5-15 year-olds. Booking forms can he


obtained from the Kibble Valley Tourist Informa­ tion Office, Church Walk, Clitheroe, or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Mr D.B. Channing, Stonyhurst Col­ lege, near Blackburn, Lancs, BB6 9 PZ.


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STAPLETON —HICKEY


A COUPLE who are to live in Spain, Miss Kate Hickey and Mr Ralph Sta­ pleton, were married at Whalley Parish Church.


The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs


Thomas Hickey of Queen Street, Whalley.


The bridegroom, .. farmer, is the younger son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Stapleton, of San Pedro Marbella, Spain.


Given away by her


father, the bride wore a gown of ivory satin trimmed with seed pearls and antique lace, and hel­ ved was held in place by a headdress of roses and seed pearls.


Catherine Laxton and Miss Tammy Edwardson, the bride’s cousin. They wore dresses of copper satin and headdresses of dried flowers, and carried matching bouquets.


dried flowers. In attendance were Mrs


Best man was Mr Des­


mond Stapleton, the bride­ groom’s brother, and groomsman was Mr David Edwardson. Ushers were Mr Dean Hi ckey, Mr David Stapleton, Mr Mark Raine and Mr Ni ck Phillips.


The ceremony was per­


f ormed by the Rev. Michael Ackroyd and organist was Mr J.R. Thornton.


Following a reception at


the Stirk House Hotel. Gisburn, the couple left for a touring honeymoon in Devon and Cornwall. They are to live at San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella.


Photograph: Auguste Templa, Nelson.


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