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Clitheroe top for donors ;


Giving blood is so easy


Reporter Theresa Robson donates a pint herself


CLITHERONIANS give more blood than anywhere else in the country — and recently I was one of them. The National Blood Transfusion Service,


Woman of the Year winner


A CHIEF superinten­ dent of police managed to outshine 99 other women, including three from the Ribble Valley, to win the prestigious Lancashire Woman of the Year title. During a luncheon aL


the Gibbon Bridge Country House, Chip­


ping, Chief Supt. Pau­ line Clare, a lifelong Lancashire resident who works for Mersey­ side police, was pre­ sented with a magnifi- c e n t bow l f ro ill Cumbria C ry s ta l , which donated the piece in support of Bar- nardo’s, the child care charity. Hotel proprietors


which is to launch a major campaign in the town next year, is proud of the Ribble Valley’s response to its pleas for life-saving donations. The service comes to Clitheroe every three months


THERESA and Mr Alfred Haltersley, who is its senior donor


of three-quarters of a pint of blood, after which you are invited to rest for 10 minutes. It is a painless and efficient process, especially if you have the local anaes­


organiser, explained that seven to eight per cent of townsfolk gave blood, compared with three to four per cent nationally. You could expect up to 150 people at a typical session in Clitheroe, he added. Giving blood is not only simple, it is a lifesaver.


Donated blood is used for a wide variety of reasons, the most common being transfusions, operations and


accidents.As well as that, clotting agents may be extracted, for use by hacmphiliacs, and valuable transfusions given to individuals suffering chronic anaemia.


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there is enough iron in your blood, by means of a sim­ ple test. They then ascertain your general health and, if you are squeamish about needles, offer you a local


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anaesthetic! It takes about five minutes to give the usual donation


thetic— like I did! In fact, donor care is of paramount importance to the


nursing staff, who advise you to cat within two hours before making a donation. In my case, they insisted I eat several chocolate biscuits beforehand as well! After resting, you are invited to have refreshments


and a chat with other donors. Mr Hattersley said: “There’s nothing to it. If people


At a typical donor session, donor staff will cheek if give blood manage to Keep us going. It is like walking . * 7 7 i 2 ..1 .4 , ------- j ,* • n • i : i ............... . . i i i im o W n A i i h i m a t n v i m u r o I n lY l i lk f*


could only realise this wo would get as good a response in other towns as we do in Clitheroe. Tlie three to four per cent of the population who


a tightrope sometimes. We only just manage to make sure that supply meets demand.” Interested donors arc invited to ring the Blood


Castle backdrop for pop group single


Janet and Margaret Simpson sponsored the- g a th e r in g , which marked the fourth cele­ bration of the Lanca­ shire Woman of the Year award and whose guest speaker was a director of Sotheby's. Judges were hard-


pressed to choose a winner from a pool of women including three exceptional local con­ tenders. Ribble Valley coun­


Transfusion Service’s Lancaster headquarters (0524 63156).


Sharing in : : overseas ministry


A UNIQUE visit of over- 4 seas clergymen looks set ( to take place at St Paul’s . J, Church. Low Moor, at the - - end of the month.


the Rev. Rodney Nichol- . son, will play host to the ,


been organised by the'.. C h u rch M is s io n a ry . Society, is a chance to , "share what God is doing in churches overseas," said ( Mr Nicholson. He added that Mr Lawal


The visit, which has ; ! - The vicar of St Paul’s, i :


Rev. Lawrence Lawal, of . Nigeria, and two cler-. , gymen from India, at a ' . - special reception.


(26) is still to continue with a musical career which has seen him rubbing shoulders with some of the greats of jazz, but lie is now about to fulfil a long-term ambition to return to the town to pass on his skills to others. Andy has fronted his own band, the Andy


A CLITHEROE musician who is fast making a name for himself in the jazz world is hoping to give inspiration to the Kibble Val ley’s young a rt is ts of tomorrow. Saxophonist and composer Andy Schofield


accomplished musician in her own right.


lege prize for saxophone and, in 1986, he went on to spend a period with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, appearing on albums, one of which featured internationally renowned gui­


In his first year there he was awarded the col­


tarist John Williams. The son of Mr and Mrs D. Schofield, of Clith-


croe, he has worked professionally as a player and teacher and in schools through the Lanca­ shire Schools Jazz Orchestra and as an instru­ ment tutor. He has taught and performed with the Jazz


Schofield Quartet, since leaving Leeds College of Music, where he also met his wife Trish, an


cians in the north of England in conjunction with world renowned jazz artists.


arranger Vince Mendoza.


and TV sessions and has been involved in the Jazz College/“Oaily Telegraph” young jazz competition as tutor and administrator. The Schofields arc now looking forward to


As a composer, he lias written music tor radio .


College, with Stan Barker and Digby Fair- weather, and become a member of the Creative Jazz Orchestra — a joint venture by Jazz North West and Jazz Action to feature the best musi­


passing on sonic of their experience and skills to other young Clitheroe musicians and are offer­ ing lessons from their basement studio in Castlegatc.


composer Mike Gibbs and trumpeter kennv Wheeler ami plans include further tours with Mike Gibbs and with American composer and


Projects have already included concerts with K i


hails from a rural area ill Nigeria and the trip is also > a chance for him to -• observe church life in England.Parishioners are invited to meet Mr Lawal at St-,.. P a u 1’ s V i e a r a g e on- October 30th, at 8 p.m.


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sion this autumn, as part. of the BBC Children in < Need broadcast. Anyone staging a n , j


event for this year's Chil- , (Iron in Need can send ill n


home movie, as long as the video is no longer than 10 , minutes, colourful and .... action-packed. Videos should he sent to j()


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MEMBERS of the North East Lancashire Arthritis • ■ Therapy Croup are looking for a physiotherapist will­ ing to advise them on " ‘ therapeutic swimming exercises once a month. The physiotherapist,


cillor Mrs Myra Clegg, of Wiswell, hotelier and former ballet school proprietress Mrs Kay Hartley, of Slaidburn, and community nurse Mrs Margaret Robin­ son, of Langlio, were all nominated for the title, which celebrates the achievements of women in the county and raises thousands of pounds for Barnardo’s.


who would he paid, would meet the group from 1 to 2 p.m. one Sunday alter- noon a month at Mercer Hall Baths. Great Mar- , ! wood. Anyone interested ,V in helping the group should contact Mrs Pat Moreheail (025-I-2JS696). ~


ji’ROM Venice to Clitheroo Castle, cameras have been shooting the ’70s pop group Lieu­ tenant Pigeon for a video of their new single, ‘(Forget Her.”


DOUBTING Thomas was the disciple of Jesus who always seemed to be asking awkward questions. We all owe him a great debt of gratitude lor his habit of wanting things explaining. He drew out of Jesus such gems as “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” (John 14:6). There were times when our Lord said tilings that the disciples could not fully understand, but if Thomas was there, he would not hesitate to ask for an explanation. He was the one who persisted when the others did not like to ask. We should be


recently re-formed with the addition of two Ribble Valley members, is best known for the 1972 chart- breaker “Mouldy Old Dough.” That single actually hit number one 20 years ago this month and spent 19 weeks in the


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dering if lie is getting his message across to his hear­ ers and would rather have a question than a nodding assent when, in reality, a little more explanation is needed. Some of us may tend to hang back, thinking that we are the only one “thick” enough to need that little extra teaching. Preachers would be pleasantly surprised to be


Her,” which is due out around Christmas, is a fol­ low-up to the band’s recently released “Home­ town Girl” single and video. In the midst of shooting


approached by someone asking questions about their subject matter. It would be a delightful change from being complimented on a “good” service and message by someone whose eyes you have seen glaze over long before the conclusion of the sermon. A question shows that the hearer has been (laying attention. Any preacher appreciates the one who will seek clarifica­ tion or demands to know more. I have a vivid recollection of one young boy tugging


in Italy and the Ribble Valley, Lieutenant Pigeon has also been performing in Germany with Suzi Quatro and Donovan, as well as planning a few local gigs, including a forthcoming benefit con­ cert at Newton Village


at my jacket after the children’s address on Trinity Sunday, some years ago. In an endeavour to illus­ trate flow Father, Son and Holy Spirit could be one dynamic whole, I had used a candle. The wax, I said, could represent God, and the wick Jesus and then, striking a match, 1 lit the wick to represent the Holy Spirit. His question was “What’s the smoke, mister?” He wanted to go further than my illustration could take him, but understood when I pointed out that the lighted candle represented the three in one being one complete thing and that each depended on the other. In a lifetime of preaching, such questioners stand


clothes during the Clith­ eroe shoot are band mem­ bers Pete Barton, of Henthorn Road, and Simon Dean, of Stony- hurst, along with Steve Johnson, of Blackburn, and Geoff Hammond, of Great Harwood.


played at a festival in Blackpool, along with other favourite '70s hands such as Sweet and Mud. Pictured in their stage


Hall. On Sunday, the group


out as indicating interest. So often one wonders if the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart and mind have made much impression on the listener. When criticised or questioned about something I have said or written, I feel greatly, encouraged, because then 1 know that my words have been of enough interest to receive consideration. When Thomas eventually saw Jesus for himself, he


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R E C E N T additions to stock at Clitheroe Library include: ' “ Em ily ” — C ynthia Humid* E a g le s . T h e s to ry o f Em ily


was quick to acknowledge his Lord. I am sure that Jesus greatly appreciated his questioning Thomas. Of those who have occasionally sought confirmation of my words, I remember at least one who dedicated his life in Jesus’s service because he received a satisfac­ tory answer to his questions so, if in doubt, remem­ ber Thomas anil do not h e s ita te to seek


enlightenment.,.- JOE STANSF1ELI)


Paget and her struggle to earn her own living in the early part of this century. “ T h e V e n e t ia n m a s k ” —


R o s a l in d L a k e r . H is to r ic a l n o v e l s e t in 1 8 th c e n tu ry Venice. . “ P r a g u e ” — R o b


Humphreys. Practical guide to visiting this beautiful city. “ S tu n n in g s t i tc h e s w i th


original patterns” — Primrose S u l ly . New ideas and designs for the embroiderer.


SERVING the community since 1S6S — that’s John Cowgill and Sons Ltd — the oldest family retail business in Clitheroe and one that certainly lias this week’s free offer well and truly taped. Buy a roll of 3M Scotch magic tape, valued at £1.60, but offered while stocks last for just £1, and you will receive a special tape


dispenser worth £3.50 FREE! The solid plastic dispenser is a must for any home and will certainly


on it afterwards. This week’s offer is certainly a must with Christmas on the horizon and all those presents to wrap. The nature of the business may have changed over the years at John Cowgill and Sons Ltd, but the friendly personal service has.


put an end to searching for that missing end or the elusive scissors. The clear tape is multi-purpose, does not yellow and you can write


remained the same. The biggest independent toyshop in the area, Cowgill’s prominent


Market Place site makes it easily accessible. There is a popular Christmas club in operation and, with greeting cards, stationery, gifts, a newsagency and toys for any occasion, from stocking fillers to the first doll’s pram or sit and ride — you are bound to find what you


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