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the development period, we will try to consult with everyone who has an interest in training and enterprise to ensure that the TEC reflects the widest possible spectrum


granted to set up ELTEC to research the needs of the local labour market, as well as promote enterprise throughout the East Lan­ cashire districts, which include the Ribble Valley. Mr Cann said: “During


Ribble Valley b u s i­ nessman Mr Tony Cann, of Grindleton, signed the contract with Mr Paul Read, NW regional direc­ to r of the T ra in in g Agency. The funding has been


ELTEC’s chairman,


of local needs. “It is our fundamental


aim to ensure that human resource needs of local businesses are met by the provision of well-trained people.” A three-year business


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collection, launched earlier this year, lias started to gain momentum. Now the committee is widening the appeal to pans, metal sheets and scrap — in fact, a ny t h i n g made of aluminium. The appeal has had a


ALUMINIUM cans, pots and pans may seem like disposable items to many of ns, blit to the Roefield Leisure Centre Appeal Committee they are prov­ ing very valuable. The aluminium can


ley: Internal alterations to farm and gar.ige at Lambing Clough Farm, Lambing Clough Lane, Hurst Green (009S). Waddington: Conversion to


tion to planning consent restricting occupancy at Wiswell Moor Slaughterhouse, Subden Road (0090). Aighton, Bailey and Chaig-


PLANS for an equestrian centre, 20 livery staules, tack room, office, car park, exercise area and erection of a detached dwelling on land off Northcotc Road, Langho, are among the latest lodged with the Kibble Valley Council’s Planning Department (0544). Clithcroc: Change of use of


Nest egg from the duck race


A VILLAGE duck race provided a £412 nest egg for the Sabden bowling green project on Sunday, when 200 residents and visitors lined up to xvatch the fun. More than 1,000 plastic ducks were released into


Sabden Brook by organiser Mr Alan Whalley, who said the race had proved so successful that it could become an annual event. The race has now pushed the bowling green


Sahden Crown Bowling Club Committee, has reached the target, members can apply for grant aid from the Sports Council and the Ribble Valley Council. It is estimated that a total of £30,000 will be


project fund past the £4,400 mark and villagers are optimistic that a £8,000 fund-raising target can be raised by Christmas, says Mr Whalley. Once the fund, launched seven months ago by


Fashions benefit hospital


when members from Clitheroe and District branch of the Lancashire Ladies' Social Section of the NFU held a fashion show at the Catholic Hall, Lowergate. The evening was pre­


sented by Jackies, of Clitheroe, and featured models showing dresses, lingerie, rainwear and casual clothes.


mile stretch of Sabden Brook between the village’s caravan park and Jubilee Bridge. First prize when to seven-year-old Sally Glenn, of Whalley Road, Sabden, with Rebecca Calverley, of Simonstonc, in second place.


cess of the event from both a social and financial point of view and it could well be that we will hold another one, possibly with extra attractions, next year.”


Said Mr Whailcy: “We were surprised at the suc­


boot sale takes place on the Contrast car park between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Meanwhile, organisers are hoping that villagers will come forward with other ideas for boosting funds.


Valley MI* Mr David Waddington was also on hand to congratulate the winners and organisers on the success of the day. Fund-raising continues on Sunday, when a car


ers — illness had prevented one of their oldest and best-known residents, Miss Alice Alston, from carrying out the duties of starter for the race. Mr Whalley stepped into the breach and Ribblc


But there was one disappointment for the villag­


needed to provide the village with a much-needed bowling green. A site at the side' of Pendlc Street East has been earmarked and many other fund­ raising events arc in the pipeline. The duck race took place over a quarter-of-a-


went to the hospital, the charity nominated by the branch for its silver jubilee.


Well drilled


THE bells rang out loud at Ribble Valley Council’s meeting — but it turned out to be the fire alarm.


bers, who have agreed to pay £25 each in member­ ship fees. A further 50 people have pledged £1 a week towards the fund. Our picture shows Mr Waddington (front right)


The committee has already enrolled 82 mem­


with Mr Whalley (front left) and other villagers at the end of the raec.


Cliff, was in middle of giv­ ing his address to the meeting, but the council chamber, situated on Church Street, was calmly evacuated and everyone assembled beneath the library clock.


The'Mayor, Coun. John


drill, which demonstrated that the building could be evacuated quickly in case of emergency.


Vital training deal signed by ELTEC


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welcomed county presi­ dent Mrs Carol Brether- ton. Sprays of flowers were presented to Mrs Eileen Haythormvhite, of Jackies, and commere Mrs Barbara Taylor. All the money raised


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CLITHEROE Hospital received a welcome boost of around £250 after a spe­ cial NFU fund-raising event. The money was raised


•the money raised. Now the club boasts


engaged the services of a crown green consultant and local contractor to remove the existing grass and soil, lay down new aggregate and soil and plant grass seed. Luckily for the club, a new drain­ age system was not needed, which would have used up a large chunk of


fund-raising rock ‘n’ roll night has been arranged, featuring a live band and disco. The event, to be held at Newton Village Hall, starts at 8 p.m., with tickets £4 each. Anyone interested in attending or becoming involved with the club should contact-Mr McNamee (Slaidburn 605). Although no matches


proper league fixture in 1990.


Future of pitches in doubt


THE saga of the sports grounds at Brockhall and Calderstones has still not been resolved. At the Ribble Valley


used by members of the hospitals, they should be available always to the people who want to use them,” Coun. Jones said. Chairman of the Recre­


ation and Leisure Commit­ tee, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg (Wiswell and Pend­ leton) said she was pleased that the pitches were being used this season, but the council were having to live from one season to the next.


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plan, which will include local flexibility to meet the needs of East Lancashire, will be drawn up, with the objective of ELTEC tak­ ing over the management of the Training and Enter- pr ise budget of the Department of Employ­ ment from next April. Our picture shows Mr


Cann (seated left) signing the agreement with Mr Paul Read, watched by Mr Peter Hornby, operations director for ELTEC.


the Ribble Valley area is to be visited by crime pre­ vention officers in a bid to halt the trend by making caravan owners aware of precautionary measures.


have been stolen in Lanca- shire this year, with £70,000 of that total attri­ buted to incidents in the local Pennine Police area. Every caravan site in


crime rise CRIME figures involving caravans and their con­ tents have escalated. Nearly £300,000-worth


Council meeting, Coun. Bert Jones (Clitheroe) said he hoped that such sports facilities would still be retained for the people of the Ribble Valley, as long as the hospitals remained in public ownership. “If they are not being


put up a new fence around the green and, in the future, to erect a pavilion. On October 20th, a


financial help has come from a £100 donation from Slaidburn Parish Council, Mr McNamee is hoping to apply for grants from the Ribble Valley Council and the North West Sports Council. The club also aims to


nearly 40 members and s e c re ta ry Mr David McNamee is delighted with the progress made. As the only outside


long'without attention, it was not in the best of con­ dition, but all was not lost and the new Slaidburn Bowling Club was formed. The first fund raiser, a barbecue and coffee morn­ ing held 12 months ago, amassed a hearty £600 and the long road to restora­ tion had begun. In June of this year, all proceeds from the Slaidburn Steam and Vintage Vehicle Dis­ play were donated to the fund and with the total now over £2,000, work has begun on the green. The club committee


was dissolved in theil940s through!lack of interest and for the next four decades the green was left to fend for itself. Even­ tually, early in January, 1988, a group of concerned villagers got together and drew up a battle plan to restore the green to its former glory. Having been left for so


AFTER being left to decay over 40 years ago, a Ribble Valley bowling green has been resur­ rected, thanks to the hard work and commit­ ment of a group of villagers. Slaidburn Bowling Club


Tightening up vehicle security


VEHICLE security at mental handicap hospitals throughout the country is being tightened up, follow­ ing the death of a teenager at Brockhall in April. C a te rin g a s s is ta n t


David Hornby (19) died instantly when the electric tow-track he was driving during a staff leaving party overturned and crushed him. His parents, Richard


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vehicle drivers were required to remove igni­ tion keys, said unit admin­ istrator Tony Jones. Since the internal enquiry con­ ducted at Brockhall, there have been more checks that this practice has been carried out. The report does not


blame either Brockhall or the Burnley, Pendle and R o s s e n d a le H e a l th Authority for the accident.


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WHEN two Clitheroe police officers went to a d is tu rb an c e in York S tre e t , they found a woman lying on a car park in a distressed condition, with head injuries. They heard laughing


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nearby, then Marcel Rus­ sel Marsh (21) emerged from Back York Street, where he lives. When con­ fronted by the officers,


to restrain him, but Marsh continued to straggle and was arrested. Marsh admitted using


Marsh hit out at them. One of the officers tried


tion, said that his client had a great deal to drink on the night of the offence and had argued with his girlfriend when they went home, which led to the police being called. Clitheroe magistrates


fined Marsh £00 and ordered him to pay £15 costs.


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car park, a total of 10 members descended to Gibson Mill and headed north to Hardcastle Crags. The walkers then went- north west through Heb- den Dale wood to join the Pennine Way near Wal- sliaw Dean reservoir. After crossing the dam,


CLITHEROE Ramblers were led by Peter Rat- cliffe for a 10-mile walk round Hardcastle Crags. Starting at Clough Hole


will be held on Sunday and members should meet at Waterloo car park at 10 a.m.


Abbeyf ie ld c a re sch em e to be e x p la in ed a t o p en m e e t in g


AN open meeting is to be held, to investigate the fea­ sibility of establishing an Abbeyfield home for the elderly in Clitheroe. The town hall meeting ov> October 17th is to be


chaired by Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. John Cliff and addressed by various officials of the National Abbeyfield Society. Eighteen months ago,


lighted the lack of shel- supportive house in the tered accommodation for Ribble Va’ . y will be the elderly as a serious explained ai the meeting, problem.


Abbeyfield sets out to


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„ . homes throughout East . . . with their own possess-


to establish ah Abbeyfield home” environment for extra care house in the those who, though fit for town and a site at Low. Moor has been under dis­ cussion. The extra care facility would be run by a consortium of Abbeyfield


for seven to nine elderly people, each having their


their years, feel they would be happier living in a supportive atmosphere. Homes normally provide


pared by the resident housekeeper. Each house is financially self-supporting, with resi-


There are already plans provide a “home within a dents, paying their own rx a c fo V ilte li n n A


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way. • Abbeyfield homes tend, to be rooted in the local community and Mr Roy Dewhurst, who has been approached by the society to try and bring together' interested parties, is hop­ ing that representatives of local charitable organisa-. tions, clubs and societies will attend the. initial


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they climbed the permit­ ted path across Wads­ worth Moor, enjoying fine views of Stoodley Pike, Heptonstall Church and Hebden Bridge. They then descended to


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