Clitheroe 2232k (Editorial), 8 Clitheroe Advertiser '& Times, May 18th, 1989
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Brushing up on
croquet
SOUNDS in te r e s t ing . . . archivist Ken How arth and h is a s s is ta n t Andrew Schofield, of the NW Sound Archive at Clitheroe Castle, will step back in time w h e n t h e y d o n blazers, boaters and flannels to take part in a croquet game to celebrate 100 years of t h e M u s e u m Association. The game is part of
MINOLTA
DOCTORS at Clitheroe Health Centre were, this week accused by Ribble Valley MP Mr David Waddington of “woefully misrepresenting” to their patients the Govern ment’s new proposals for the health service. Mr Waddington has would be able to choose new contract with GPs
written to the doctors, who last week issued a leaflet voicing their concern to patients, saying he regretted their move and that the leaflet is “mislead
always silly of doctors to say the Government intends the doctors to look after more patients. It cannot be argued that the intention is to have fewer GPs overall, when in fact the Government has pro vided money for a 20% increase in recent years.” He added that patients
ing” in some respects. He told us:“I feel it is
the practice which offered them the best service and that would dictate which doctors’ lists went up and which went down. Mr Waddington also
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accused the doctors of “misleading” their patients by suggesting that each doctor may have to have an annual budget. “There has been a great
which makes doctors’ pay more closely related to the number of patients on their lists, saying that British Medical Associa tion neg otia to rs had already agreed to this. He assured patients of
resistance by the pro fession against efforts to prevent money being wasted as a result of doc tors insisting on prescrib ing expensive branded goods when equally effec tive but cheaper drugs are available,” he said. “All that is planned is
the Clitheroe centre that the Government’s White Paper proposals “reaffirm the basic principles of the National Health Service, which will continue to be available to all, regardless of income. “The whole object of the
( z i L PUPILS CYCLING TO SUCCESS
PUPILS at Waddington and West Bradford School are in top gear. . . and have certificates and badges
reform is to provide a bet ter health service, withthe best possible standard of care for every patient,” he said.
that doctors should be given an indication of what their bill for medicines should be. If they spend more than that — and they may — they will be expected to show to a body of professionals that there were good reasons for doing so.” Mr Waddington added
that Clitheroe doctors were “out of date” with their complaints about the
FARMING GRANTS
a Victorian garden party at Towneley Hall, Burnley, next Tuesday, starting at noon and designed to brush up the associa tion’s dusty image. The two archivists
THE closing date for grant claims under the Agricultural Improvement Scheme run by the Min is try of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, for non-plan work is May 31st. Ribble Valley farmers
will be members of a team dressed as gen try and their oppo nents will dress as mill owners. Entry to the event is free and other attractions will include a Punch and Judy show and chil dren’s games.
Garden party
THE Lancashire Brigade Band and Corps of Drums will be appearing at the Oakhill College Garden P a r t y on S u n d a y afternoon. Organised by the Oak-
to prove it. Twelve pupils from the school’s fourth form were
given cycling tuition in the schoolyard by area Cycling Proficiency Organiser Mrs Barbara Stra- han and a parent, Mrs Jean Hatton. There were big smiles all round at the school on
Monday, when Mrs. Strahan came to tell the chil dren they had all passed and to present them with
badges and certificates. Pictured with her are Daniel Snape, Ross Hib-
bert, Caroline Smith, Nicole Birtwistle, Kirsten Buxbaum, Abigail Wilson, Emily Jones, Joanne Kcmpster, Sam Wrathall, Joanne Procter, Kath erine Robbins and David Sunderland.
Enterprising girls really are the tops
PUTTING the Ribble Valley on the national business map are two enterprising school girls who could now win trips abroad to act as ambassadors for
their area. They are Annette Kay
who have a current devel opment plan under the Farm and Horticulture Development Scheme or the Agriculture and Horti- culture Development Scheme, or an improve ment plan under the Agri cultural Improvement Scheme, may submit non plan AIS claims during the month following the formal closure of those plans by the Ministry. Claims must relate to
hill Association, there will be performances by Black burn Aces Morris Danc ers, and 15 stalls selling a variety of merchandise.
vision, replacement or improvement of heated glasshouses and glas shouse heating systems must be received by the MAFF by November 30th.
Scheme. ____
and Lisa Hitchen, who are among the top 24 in a pres- t i g i o u s e x am t h a t attracted no less than 18,400 entrants. The competition was
organised under the umbrella of the Young E n t e r p r i s e Awa r d scheme, which aims to give schoolchildren a taste of life in the business world. Clitheroe Royal Gram
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e x p e n d i t u r e be fo r e November 29 th, 1988. Any claims for the pro
mar School pupil Annette and Lisa, who attends St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, have been successful in the national examination, sponsored jo in t ly by Young Enterprise and the Blue Arrow Group, the being presented with £50. world’s largest employ- The prizes are to be pre- ment agency concern.
November and replaced in February by the Farm and Cons e r va t ion Grant
The AIS was closed in
to the Waldorf Hotel, Lon- secretary, Sir Geoffrey, don, on June 2nd, when, The two girls were following interviews and members of local school discussion, a group of six teams which had to set up finalists will be chosen for in business to market a travel awards to the USA, particular product, with Canada or Europe. Six the help of the Young runners-up will receive Enterprise scheme and £100, with the other 12 also local industry.
The pair are travelling Howe, wife of the foreign sented by Lady Elspeth v Clitheroe 2232k (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)
" Life-saving scheme
launched by Lions
WHALLEY Lions are running’ a life-saving scheme for local residents with hidden medical conditions. T h e s c h em e was
launched during the recent Medic-alert Week, spon sored throughout the country by the Lions’ national movement, and several local people have already said they would like to participate. The idea is to get the
right sort of help to people with hidden medical condi tions if ever they collapse in the s t r e e t or are involved in accidents. Lion Harvey Sutcliffe
CHATBUBN-
ship at Chatburn Method ist Church met for an informal afternoon meet ing, when favourite hymns were sung and members made their own contribu tions. Mrs Ruth Hudson was the pianist.
Informal The Women's Fellow
says that the club is sup plying bracelets and neck- aces with vital informa
tion to people with a variety of life-threatening conditions. Those going to their assistance will be able to summon help by ringing a telephone num- b e r and q u o t in g a r e f e r e n c e numbe r inscribed on the bracelets and necklaces. The scheme involves
Sunday services at Chat- burn Methodist Church were the Rev. Graeme Halls in the morning and the Rev. James Needham in the evening. The morning service opened with a short play
Pentecost theme Preachers at the Whit
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on the theme of Pentecost, involving all scholars of the Sunday School, with |W|
main parts taken by Val P a rk e r . Neil Turpin, Lawrie Whittaker and Mi- Halls. Scholars of the Sunday
membership of the Medic- Alert Foundation and Whalley Lions will also provide the membership fees for residents wanting to participate in the scheme. Membership is open to
School distributed greet ing cards to the congrega tio n c e le b ra t in g the church's birthday at Whit suntide. The service con cluded with family Com munion. Organist was Mr Clifford Johnson.
people with such condi tions as an allergy, a resis tance to normal medica tion, diabetes or an artificial pacemaker. Anyone interested is asked to contact Mr Sut cliffe (Clitheroe 22063).
Far-off vistas
enjoyed
A VISIT to Grange was enjoyed by 42 members of Clitheroe Naturalists. The sun shone as they
lunched in the gardens before the walk, led by Connie Bishop. The woods were full of
attended Whalley Deanery Mothers' Union Quiet Hour, held at Christ Church, Chatburn. The theme of the service was “Prayer" and the Rev. Walter Drain spoke on the unity and persistence of pray er and strenuous prayer. Mrs Joyce Black and
Prayer theme Nearly 100 members
work.
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presiding member Mrs I Kate Wallwork gave Bible readings. The offertory ( was in aid of MU overseas
R efreshments were ( served in the school hall
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gore Farm, Hurst Green, Augustine’s. It produced they would have handled was a member of Clitheroe “Look Again,” a magazine the company.
Annette (17), of Green- which operated at St a personal view of how
Royal Grammar School’s R.G. Stationery company, which produced goods like file dividers, wallets and other practical stationery items. Lisa (16), of Downham
sold both inside and out- Our photograph shows,
side the school which included interviews, hor- rorscopes, fashion, music, sport, recipes and even a problem page. When all the companies
Avenue, Great Harwood, was part of the Black and White Publishing company
were finally wound up in April, many of their mem bers sat the exam, giving
from the left, Annette, Chris Rawlinson (vice- chairman of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Area Young Enterprise Board), Lisa and Jim Clegg (chair man of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Enterprise Board).
bluebells, violets and early purple orchids and walking up over open limestone to the summit of Hampsfell, members saw views of the Yorkshire hills and Lake land fells, as well as glimpses of what many thought could be the Isle of Man. Returning to Grange,
the party went by coach for afternoon tea and a guided tour of the grounds of Castle Head Field Centre. Mr D. Topsfield gave
Deanery mini-pageant to be held at Chatburn on June 7th.
a n d M r s W a 11 w o r k thanked Mr Drain and the Chatburn members for their hospitality. Notice was given of a
was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, some playing dominoes and others chat ting. Tea hostesses were Mrs A. Palmer and Mrs D. Grosvenor. There will be a domino
Looking at spots An enjoyable afternoon
drive today, starting at 2- 30 p.m. prompt.
the vote of thanks. Details of the forthcom
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ing coach outing to Chip ping can be obtained from Connie Bishop (Clitheroe 22274).
guests from Sabden and Newton Abbot to its reso lution meeting. A plant
Crafts display Wiswell WI welcomed
stall and handicraft display were held. The resolutions concern
ing toxic waste, DNA testing, osteoporosis and deforestation were pre sented by Mrs Hacking, Mrs Ward, Mrs Hopwood and Mrs Matthews and were followed by a lively debate. The delegate from link institute Sabden will represent Wiswell’s views at the Albert Hall in Lon don. Mrs Hacking thanked
the Sabden president for their hospitality at the Nab Group meeting and in r e t u r n W i s w e 11 w a s thanked for the entertain
son’s embroidered samples was chosen for the wall hanging. Birthday greet ings were sent to Mrs C. Thompson, Mrs Clegg and Mrs Power.
ment. One of Mrs Ida Thomp-
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PARISHIONERS and f the magnificent sum of o The event was held at
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