8 Clitheroe Advertiser i£ Times, October 25th, 1000


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Letters to the Editor r c ; j ANDREW MEYER


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Wish every success to "THE OAKLANDS"


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pose-built nursing home, situated in tranquil Harle Syke, is to offer a high level of care and a "quality of life” which will be unequalled throughout the region. The guiding principle


is in an establishment which offers the combina­ tion of peaceful and friendly surroundings backed up by round-the- clock medical attention, then it is ideal — and is exactly what the Oaklands R e s id e n t ia l N u rs in g Home, Burnley, intends to provide. For the aim of the pur­


QUALITY care for the elderly and infirm is vital. And if the care on offer


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It’s not CRGS parents choice to hold ballot


THIS week’s “Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times” will probably and fittingly focus (touching. CRGS) on the Queen’s visit ana the headmaster’s premature


for the proprietor Tom McAdam and matron Mary E. Hunter is a belief that the elderly and infirm should be encouraged to “live as they choose in every respect” and made to feel special. Oaklands provides com­


An advertising feature by Cathy Slingo


fortable short or long-stay accommodation for 40 resi­ dents in an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness, catering entirely for the special needs of those who


used in the construction of the building itself so that it blends well with the sur­ roundings, as p arts of Harle Syke have been declared conservation areas.


need expert and caring attention. Natural stone has been


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into Oaklands will imme­ diately be impressed by the obvious atten tio n which the proprietor and matron have paid to the details to create such pleasant and inviting environment. The corri­ dors have been specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs, there are handrails throughout, a lift has been installed to trans­ port residents to the upper floor, there is a hydrother­ apy bath on the ground floor, a treatment room and it is decorated to the h ig h e s t of s ta n d a rd s throughout.


And anyone stepping


blue, g reen and pink colour scheme have all been chosen, to the credit of Mrs Hunter, to create a homely feeling for the residents. The Targe non­ smoking lounge has a cen­ tral fireplace made from natural stone, there is a television and comfortable chairs of varying heights to accommodate different needs. The lounge looks out on to the garden and lots of pictures, ornaments and plants provide the fin­ ishing touches. There is also a conserva­


The soothing pastel


those who like a smoke, or two, have been catered for with their own lounge complete with television. There is also a bar for those who may find the day incomplete without that cherished nightcap.


tory for residents who may want to spend time sitting quietly in the sun, a room for those who may want to play cards, chat or listen to music on the stereo system. And even the needs of


are very cosy with a colour television and some with an en-suite toilet. Resi­ dents on the top floor will be able to summon atten­ tion from the staff situated on the nearby n urses’ station.


The individual rooms


explains: “We want to treat all residents as indi­ viduals and discuss with them, and their relatives, what they expect and what they want us to provide.”


aspect of Oaklands is the nursing care — which is excellent. Mrs Hunter SRN, DN Cert, has 21 y e a r s o f n u r s i n g experience working in hospitals in Burnley and in the community, all of which will be used to pro­ vide the best of quality medical care. Trained nursing staff will be on duty at all times, backed up by a team of profes­ sional carers and enthusi­ a s t ic domes tic s ta f f . Naturally a doctor is avail­ able at all times and indi­ vidual care plans are drawn up for each resident allowing them to make their own choices about their daily lives including food, exercise and outings. As M r s H u n t e r


But the most important


due to open ea rly in N o v emb er following health authority approval, and an open week for GPs, relatives or prospective residents begins on Satur­ day, October 27th, until Saturday, November 4th. The doors are open from 10 a.m until 6 p.m. and the helpful staff will be available to show people round and answer any questions. Only the residents of


cial, says Mrs Hunter, every effort is made to ensure that they feel at home. Attention is paid to the little things — like providing each resident with a particular daily newspaper, fav o u r ite meals and catering for special interests. Visitors are welcome at any time and over-night accommo­ dation can be provided for relatives and friends com­ ing from long distances. Oaklands is officially


that medical care is always available, residents can enjoy regular visits from the physiotherapist, the chiropodist and the hair­ dresser — there will never be a dull moment. As each resident is spe­


Safe in the knowledge


p a ren ts alone are charged with making. Contrary to reports in both this and


sponsible not to attempt, without fur­ ther loss of time, to raise the cry: it is time and there must BE time for par­ ents to proceed to think (to ponder deeply and clearly) about the decision on Grant Maintained Status, which is fast coming up. It is a decision which formally we


retirement. But some of us would feel it irre­


other papers implying and even clearly stating otherwise, there has as yet been no formal or free-ranging debate between parents, nor proper vote by them even to go forward to a ballot on GMS.


which they are legally entitled to make: what they are not entitled to make or let go unchallenged is the false state­ ment that it has actually been a formal or proper “parents’ choice” to go forward. That would have been tne alternative way; it is not the way that has been taken.


This has been the governors’ choice,


in my opinion, gone rather too far in the direction (as they would under­


The headmaster and governors have,


Help of the public is vital


standably be tempted to go) of pres­ enting it as if it were a “parents choice’ to hold a ballot, and indeed as being a forgone conclusion as to what would be wise and what will be expected of them in a ballot. There has even been more than a


hint of “Honi soit qui mat y pense” and “La reine le veldt,” “y" and “le” both


been done, that there is (or devise that there be) too little time for deep reflection. If indeed the "Fury over closed


hearts has to be done before that ballot if we are not to lose something even more precious than the status quo, however perceived. Fie on those who would urge, as has


referring to GMS. Much thinking and searching of


Help us to help them


THIS year we have been commemorating the well- known conflicts of World War II such as Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. These, and many other events which have gone unmarked, involved real people.


years have taken their toll on these heroes and their families. Naturally they now look to the Royal British Legion for help and support.


The in te rv e n in g 50


ask to point out that so far as open minds, hearts and mouths go — as opposed to being like Coun. Barrie Parker “in the business of getting par­ ents to vote against GMS” — then, so far as I know, I may be a lone voice. This doesn’t feel healthy: Is it just


me?


ANDREW GARDNER-CHAN, 29 Hambledon View, Read.


HAVING been a regular reader of the “Advertiser and Times” for many years, I would like to say how much I enjoy Joe Stansfield’s “Thought for the Week” column. It is now one of the first things I look for and always gives me much to think about.


Thank you, Joe


O a k la n d s can ju d g e whether the proprietor and staff will succeed in delivering the standard of care they have promised, a fact, and objective, which is never forgotten.


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Congratulations on the opening of “The Oaklands> MOORE


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Oaklands OAKLANDS


Oaklands provides comfortable short or long-stay accommodation for 40 residents in an a tm o sp h e re of w a rm th and friendliness. Purpose-built to cater for the special needs ol the elderly nnd infirm. Oaklands ofTer the very best in quality care.


ACCOMMODATION


Oaklands is decorated and furnished throughout of the highest standards. Each room has its own colour television nnd some with en-suite toilet. Pets are welcome,‘as are visitors - at any time. There are three lounges (smoking and non-smoking) nnd even a bar for that cherished nightcap.


MEDICAL CARE


Our tenm of professional carers olfer round the clock nursing care, under the guiding eye of Matron Mrs. Mary E. Hunter S.R.N. D.N. Certificate. Naturally a doctor is also available at all times. Individual care plans are drawn up for each resident allowing them to make their own choices about every aspect of the daily lives, including food, exercise nnd outings.


AIMS & OBJECTIVES


Our aim in creating Oaklands was to offer a quality of care and indeed a quality of life, which would be unequalled throughout the region. Only our residents can tell us if we have succeeded, but we never lose sight of this objective.


I f y o u 'd l ik e to s e e O a k la n d s fo r y o u r s e l f c a l l M a t ro n o n (0282) 411948


We would be delighted to meet you.


Matron: Mrs. Mary E. Hunter S.R.N. D.N. Cert Proprietor: Mr T. Macadam


Talbot Street, Harle Syke, Burnley BB10 2HR, Lancashire.


Telephone: 0282 411948 T\0 "All the Staff and Management of


Moore Electrical Contractors Ltd. wish every success to the OAKLANDS"


RESIDENTIAL NURSING HOME FACILITIES


Onklands is situated in the peaceful surroundings of Harle Syke, and is only a couple of minutes from a host of shops and amenities. Burnley town centre is just a short bus ride away. As for the Home, there’s always plenty to do, and we receive regular visits from the physiotherapist, the chiropodist and the hairdresser. There's never a dull moment.


PATIENTS RESIDENTS


Each of our residents is very special to us. Thats why we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. Visitors are welcome at any time, we'll even offer overnight accommodation to make long-distance visiting easier. Cook provides a delicious and varied choice of food each day, and we take care to attend to the little things - like providing each residents favourite daily newspaper. For we believe that the elderly nnd infirm should be encouraged to live as they choose in every respect.


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AMID tight security, Home Secretary David Wad­ dington returned to his Ribble Valley constitu­ ency on Friday to unveil a multi-million pound development at a Clitheroc factory complex.


checks as visitors arrived at 3M Neotechnic Ltd on the Up Brooks Estate, and Special Branch officers searched bags brought into the complex by pressmen.


A private security firm operated rigid identity


factory on the site, which manufactures sophisti­ cated products for use by asthmatics and people with other respiratory problems, and then unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.


Mr Waddington officially opened a 30,000sq ft.


grown so much so that it now supplies pharmaceu­ tical metered-dose inhaler components to more than half the world’s markets. The company, which is a major employer in j..


During its 22 years in the town, the company has


nents main y used in the manufacture of metere. dose aerosol valves.


Chtheroc — 20 years ago it had 60 workers am has ” 5 ~ makes deepdrawn metal compo


These are used by the pharmaceutical industry t<


^ T ^ Ure.Pr<^ UC^ which delivcr Precise dose: of medicine to the lungs to help sufferers fron


respiratop' complaints — particularly asthma. Managing director Mr Frank Ellis explained Our business forecasts showed the need for thi:


to grow and as, sadly, the incidence of asthma ir our society continues to increase


the Pharmaceutical market continue: Jones, the Clitheroe Mayor and Mayoress, Coun


Among the guests were the Ribble Valley Mayoi ^ ,ar ^ ' ^ 0Un’ 5 °Wel Jones and Miss Heler


>,


and we wish everg success in the future.


is proving to be successful but more educational and p rom o tio n al work is required and we must hope that, in due course, the expanded service, together with the new powers and duties to be placed on the council, will result in the standard of cleanliness which our resi­ dents rightly desire.


BRACEWELL, Primrose Street, Clithcroc.


C O U N . ☆


l LETTERS for publica­ tion are accepted only


on the understanding that they may be edited or condensed a t the Editor's discretion.


• LETTERS for publica­ tion must be accom­ panied by name and address as an indica-’ tion of good faith, even i f the writer wishes to use a non-de-plume.


E R I C


vice and the new powers and duties to be placed on district councils will make a significant contribution towards improving our environment, they will not on their own succeed with­ out the willing co-opera­ tion of the public. A case in point arose the other day when irate residents drew my attention to the state of the public footpath across Henthorn Park where the deposits of dog excrement, either acciden­ tal or intentional, were a sickening sight. A respon­ sible dog owner passing at the time with his dog on a lead commented: “ It is that kind of dog owner which gives us all a bad name!’1 The same argu­ ment, of course, applies to those who throw their lit­ ter on the ground rather than use the litter bins or take it home. The dog warden service


THE decision by the coun- MRS DOREEN UNDERWOOD, cil to continue the dog 58 West View, warden service until April Waddington. 1st, 1991, and, following the introduction of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990, to consider expanding the service especially with regard to the control of litter, must be welcome news to the many who care about improving the cleanliness of our streets and open spaces. While the warden ser­


behind a nom de plume that is! For the story was kindled by a poison pen letter from a Labour offi­ cial to yourselves and des­ tined for the letters page — or so I was informed when your reporter called to see me.


bered that, until now, I have made no comments adverse to the gentleman concerned or his preferred lifestyle. He was hardly, therefore, being fair to me.


I t should be remem­


doors” meeting was arranged in response to a request for further dis­ cussion then, in so far as that request was voiced during the first meeting for parents, that voice was mine. Urgently, albeit strangely, I must


be available without the annual Poppy Appeal. Last year nearly £12m. was collected, thanks to the generosity of the pub­ lic. It enabled the Royal British Legion to help over 100,000 ex-service p e o p l e a n d t h e i r dependants.


This support would not


vices are needed more and more as the veterans of both world wars reach the closing years of their lives. To help the Legion, more volunteers for this year’s appeal are needed in every part of the country. Giving time requires only a tele­ phone call to the Poppy Appeal on Maidstone (0002) 717172.


act of remembrance for those who made the ulti­ mate sacrifice for the free­ doms we enjoy today. To give generously of one's time is an act of thanks and support to those who survived.


To wear a poppy is an


I. I*. CANNELL, Chairman of Appeal.


Not paying poll tax as a matter of principle


FROM last week’s front page it is obvious that some individuals are so lacking in moral fibre that they are willing to stoop to any lengths to slur the good name of others.


Provided they can hide replaced, history reliably ‘ fo


and the nom de plume he a ttemp ted il lu s tra ted some feeling of guilt and remorse on his behalf. I doubt it! Having been able to read his missive, in fact, I at first considered it bor­ dering on libellous and had it been printed upon your letters page I would today have been visiting my solicitor.


Perhaps he realised this


d e m o n s t r a t e d an ignorance of the demo­ cratic debate which has taken part at, and around, Conservative Party Con­ ferences ever since the introduction of the commu­ nity charge. Ignored too was the stance being taken by many staunch Conser­ vatives nationwide and on the principle to make the community charge legisla­ tion difficult to put into p r a c t i s e u n t i l i t is rethought.


C o m m e n t s m a d e


tion as it stands and would be claimed back if you welcome some amend- save the tickets!' What a ments: After all, the rat- joke! How many people in g s y s tem t h a t i t simply do not bother? And


are many Conservative supporters and others alike who are more than a little unsure about the community charge legisla


the boy in the classroom wearing the dunce’s cap! Who knows — or cares? Quite obviously there


Perhaps he was always


expect us to be penalised by Labour wastage of cash and resources? I am convinced th a t there will be many individ-


such amendments by meekly lying back and accepting the legislation as is. Further, it does not help when we see our tax demands grossly inflated by an o v e r s p e n d in g Labour controlled County Council or when faced with baling out equally profligate local Labour councils via the safety net system. Surely it is unfair to


informed us, had teething t ro u b le s when f i r s t introduced. I do not believe we gain


concerned that the com­ munity charge does not take fully into congnisance an individual’s ability to pay, while the system of rebates available pres­ ently serves to widen the poverty trap. Others — e.g. agriculutual workers in tied accommodation on low wages — will have found severe hardship under the new system. Therefore, my principles give me no other course of action but to object in the only way I know how.


uals, regardless of whom they vote for, who will be


MR S. WHITTLE, 70 Billington Gardens, Hillington.


School bus users being ripped off


journey to school/college between 0700 and 1500 and one journey from school/college between 1200 and 1S30 Monday to Friday


during school term on services provided by the d (


ble Bus Company rip off s c h o o l c h i l d r e n b y demanding money after school has closed? Pupils are clearly leaving school, as they arc boarding the bus outside the school at 1700 hours, which as far as I understand is before 1830, and are in uniform, carrying school bags etc, but still they must pay a fare if they have the


already been paid for in poll tax and other taxes? Of course, the money can


temerity to use an “ordi­ nary” bus. For a service which has


named operator. Why then does the nib­


the cash flow of the Ribble Bus Company can he improved, a company which is so strapped for cash that it cannot even provide its drivers with a float in the mornings! But why should parents have to provide loans to the company, loans which do not attract any interest?


MRJ.S. KENT, 5 Fairfield Close, Clitheroe.


VIP opener at Neotechnic


how many children are dissuaded from attending out-of-school activities because they do not have the sp a re cash or are frightened of running the gauntlet of a stroppy bus driver? All this is solely so that


THE back of a Lancashire bus pass contains the following condition of use: “Valid for one


Today the Legion’s ser­


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