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IforTner television series of the same name, in which a carer’s situation was spotlighted, and then viewers began to telephone A’l’V to find out whether care attendant schemes actually did exist. Said Mrs Eastwood: “Luckily, ATV had the


13, with chairman Mrs Mollie Hood and vice-chairman Mr Koy Dewhurst. It is a relatively new scheme in the national number of 170 schemes, which originally started in 1974. The name “Cross Koads" actually comes from the


for many carers, and yet is what most of us take for granted. When the care attendants take over, the carer can attend a football match, shop at the local market or just go for a walk for an hour or two alone.


and social services, hut we can also be contacted directly by families at our office, telephone Clitheroe 22101. With some, we give physical help in just getting somebody up or putting them to bed. With others it’s just a case of sitting with them to free the carer for a while, though I must stress we are not a granny or a babysitting service.” Care attendants, who are all trained in first-aid


funding coming from the social services. Hut the centre also relies upon donations, and financial boosts, like the Telethon funds of £5,000 they received in 1988, make all the difference to the extra care they can provide. Mrs Eastwood said: “We get referrals from doctors


look after, to relieve a carer, is two years old, and the oldest is 99. They include the physically and mentally handicapped, and cover such diseases as motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis and the after effects of strokes. The care attendants are salaried, with most of the


In the Kibble Valley, the youngest person they


courage to put the first money into starting a Cross Koads scheme, and we have grown since that day. We now have Hi schemes in the North West, looking after the carers in 1,600 families by giving 2,500 care hours weekly." This fulfils what used to he an impossible dream


they arc caring for, they also need sometime for themselves. I call it ‘time to be me,’ ” said Mrs Eastwood, who is co-ordinator of the Kibble Valley scheme, with a staff of eight and a clerical assistant. The scheme is run by a management committee of


existence since February KISS, but the world already seems a better place for the 60 Kibble Valley families on its books. People who have been tied to their homes looking after an invalid for several years, or coping with a handicapped child, are often’the “forgotten army” of ministering angels. “No matter how much they feel for the person


Valley Cross Koads Care Attendant Scheme, in New Market Street, Clitheroc, think that you should. Indeed, they spend their entire working life earing for the carer! Tiie Clitheroe-based scheme has only been in


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important, rather the abil­ ity to communicate openly and honest ly. Anyone interested should contact Mr McQueen at -1 .Johnson ( ’lose, Abraham Heights, Lancaster. LAI f>KU.


Join) iMcQueen, himself a carer, is seeking to write a book on the subject and would like to hear from any lady aged I25~lf> willing to help him. Writing ability is not


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and at the moment are teetering on and off a waiting list but, it is hoped, we can expand to meet demand,” said Mrs Eastwood.


and in other skills required to deal with special ailments and disabilities in the Kibble Valley’s 224si|.milc area often find they become a friend of the family. There have been invitations to christenings, and golden weddings, as well as sharing in families’ sad times. “We can only expand as far as the money we have,


An exotic saga set on the her­ ders of the Kalahari desert. • 'Homage to Sa r a h ” —


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Dervla Murphy. A description of the author’s travels in Nepal.


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rodents anti other common pests.


H o s p i t a l i t y s p a n s g l o b e A G R E A T MITTON fami ly which has bui lt up an inte rnat ional r eputa ­


Bra’thwaite have heard that the holiday cottages they developed at Higher House Farm have been highly commended and given a five keys rating by t li e E n g I i s h T o u r i s t board. Fewer than three per


tion lor i t s hospi ta l i ty o v e r the la s t thr e e y e a r s ha s ju s t g a ined an award c lo s e r to home • l a n d and Edwa rd


and furnishings for eaeli of the thre e -bedroomed units.


cent of all holiday home schemes throughout the country achieve such an a c co lad e — and th e Braithwaites have only been in the catering busi­ ness for three years. Although they both


Japan and Singapore, from the United States and Canada, from Australia and New Zealand, and from South America and Africa who think so, too.


come from farming back­ grounds, they were living in Clitheroe when they bought derelict Higher House ■•'arm. Mrs Hraith- waite began to do bed and breakfasts in the farm­ house itself to capture some of the tourist trade in the lovely Howland area. Then Mr Braithwaite,


assisted by other members of the family, including sons Robert and Andrew, began to clean out the uljoining barn. The cen­ tury-old barn was con­ verted into three holiday cottages and Mrs Braith- waite designed the decor


was a gamble when we first bought the place, blit Janet wanted the cottages. The help and advice we got from the commission was i nv a 1u a h 1e and allowed us to take the


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IN his first letter to the Christians in the church at Corinth, chapter 13. St Haul writes of a word that he describes as the greatest. Containing onlv four let­ ters. it is LOVE.


Jove is no braggart; it is not inflated by its own importance: it docs not behave gracclcssly; it docs not insist on its rights; it never Hies into a temper; it does not store up memory of any wrong it has received; it finds no pleasure in evil doing; it rejoices with the truth; it can endure anything; it is comple­ tely trusting; it never ceases to hope; it bears every­ thing with triumphant fortitude." In the above passage, St I’aul lists 15 characteris­


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as portrayed by I’aul can actually he noted in the life of our Lord. The example of love shown to us by Jesus is a good guide and pointer to what our Chris­ tian conduct should he. Try reading these words again, substituting the


tics of Christian love. A close study of them reveals to us that such love


smallest word “ I" for love. Can you say, “ I am patient; I am kind; I know no


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envy;" and go through the whole 15 listed character­ istics again in (his way? Must of us would fail to pass this test, hut, praise


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Farm project has been assisted and guided by the Rural Development Com­ mission, the agency which promotes the social and economic well-being of the English countryside. Mr Braithwaite said: “It


send a lot of Christmas cards each year,” said Mrs Braithwaite, “but we have already built up a lot of new friendships and have plenty of invitations to visit other countries.” Th e Highe r H o us e


“ It means we have to


Tourist Board who think the Braitlnvaites are going a great job. The family have had visitors from


It is not just the English


right steps at the right time.


years ago, we would have friends in all four corners of the globe who, like us, think Great Mitton is a wonderful place."


“i never thought, three “ The homeowner's pest con­


WOMKN who c;uv for a disabled relative are buin^ invited to take part in a written project, with a view to publication. Lancaster wri ter Mr


T r a n s p o r t p o l i c e j o b i s j u s t t h e t i c k e t


land School, she passed her I’SV test in 1986, fol­ lowing in the footsteps of her mother, Mrs Jean Hammond, the operations assistant at the Clitheroe depot.


a torn ligament in her foot, an injury sustained during training, Michaela insisted on being on parade. Interested in keep fit,


(I r i v in g a n d mu s ic , Michaela says transport runs in the Hammond family.


much of her working life in transport, being at one time in garage ownership with her husband, as well as bus and coach vehicle driving. Michaela is pictured in her new uniform with her


Her mother has spent


parents at the passing out parade.


Mrs Mike Hammond, of Main Street, Bolton-by- Bowlaml, attended the police passing out parade a t C w m 1) r an, S o u t h Wales, as Miehaela (22) prepared to embark on a new career with the Brit­ ish Transport Police in Leeds. Although suffering from


therapy course at Accring­ ton and Kosscndale Col­ le g e , M i c h a e 1 a w a s employed with Harrods of London. Proud parents Mr and


Following a beauty and M a r c h t o h i g h l i g h t


cown centre and a service at the handstand in the pastle grounds, the churches will he drawing the sublic’s attention to the plight of the youtuj in today’s pociety. Child poverty, single-parent families and hressures of various kinds facing the yoitnir will ho


oiiny; people.” t With a procession on September nth through the


t the handstand and during tin* march.” he added. c Anyone wanting further information is asked to


(ontact Mr (Jordon at St .James’s or Mr John (Jordon no relation) at the Community Church.


btors, said that all churches in Clilheroe and ('hut- hurn would he invited to take part. “We are also aoping that they will send their music groups to play


a joint meeting of members of St James’s. SS Michael and John's UC, Trinity Methodist Church, the Salva­ tion Army and (’litheroe Community Church. a Mr Huh (Jordon, of St James’s, one of the eo-ordin-


tnnual event, although many church members from ohe town have joined processions elsewhere in previ­


iiddiidUed during the day. a It will he till* first time Clitheroe has supported the us years. The local programme was arranged at


ior Jesus.” when churches of various denominations un 1,000 towns and villages across the country will he vniting: under one common theme, “Children and


A STItONC show of church unity (’lithoroc next month, when 2(H) expected to take to the streets. t They will he participating in the national “March


p l i g h t o f y o u n g is planm*<l fur mptnlicrs an*


became the only lady bus driver at Kibble Motors when, as a 19-year-old student, she took over the wheel of the Minilink ser­ vice during weekends and holidays. A former pupil of Bow-


A KIBBLE VALLEY student who, throe years ago, made heads turn on local roads has joined the British Transport Police. Michael a Hammond


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