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chance for reflection on the theme of my American holiday and, of course, the hospice is a lot about thanks, having come into existence through the spirit of giving. This is evident in many small ways throughout the


England, away from my North American traditions and possibly suffering from a twinge of homesick­ ness, I should step outside the normal routine. Spending the afternoon in Derian House offered a


the day I normally would have spent eating turkey with family and friends in the United States — Ameri­ can Thanksgiving. It somehow seemed appropriate that while in


the hospice appeal, Mr John Clayton. We made our pilgrimage to the infant hospice on


REPORTER Elizabeth Huffman chats with Kibble Valley appeal chairman Mr John Clayton and senior nurse manager Miss Jan Beaven in the sensory room, a relaxing haven of sparkling lights and soothing music


fortable bedrooms, all kitted out with a cuddly toy and special reclining chairs for parents. Here, various Lancashire fairy godmothers had been


also at work, donating clocks and fairy tale nightlights for every room. Miss Beaven explained that the gifts were made after a series of open days, when visi­ tors were inspired to add that little extra touch. Other features of the hospice include a smoking


room and a games room for older children complete with video games, a stereo and computer, not to men­ tion electronic bongo drums and synthesiser. Perhaps the most extraordinary facility is the sen­


bubbles. Padded cushions can be arranged to cover the entire floorspace and music and tactile games add to the sensory potential. Images passing across the walls can even make


hospice, where a sense of hopefulness struggles valiantly to outweigh the personal tragedies of the families seeking rejuvenation there. Upon arrival, we were immediately enveloped in


a cheerful cosy atmosphere with teddy bears, a stately rocking horse and brightly coloured settees decorating the foyer. Senior nurse manager Miss Jan Beaven greeted


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type of toy imaginable, including an enormous VW beetle. Miss Beaven explained that the aim was to make children and their families feel as much at home as possible. Families are welcome to stay for just a few days, a


week or weekend at the hospice, which is staffed 24 hours a (lay with 13 nurses and covers an area stretching from Bury to Carlisle. Previously, the closest facility for children with life-


threatening illnesses, ranging from leukaemia to muscular dystrophy, was in Leeds or Manchester. Our next stop was a bathroom boasting 21st-century


technology with a bath that could be elevated and man­ oeuvred in !)!) different ways. We then visited the com-


us and we began our tour through the two-storey hospice. We visited the sparkling hydrotherapy pool and jacuzzi and walked through Walt Disney-like hall­ ways, where lighted alcoves house cuddly characters. A playroom for younger children contained every


ciated hospices with death and pain, rather than the actually meaning of the word hospice as a haven or place of hope.


kitchen and pleasant one-bedroomed flats for fami­ lies, we finished our tour in the chapel, where a beautiful stained glass window depicting children play­ ing is the centrepiece. Like the rest of Derian House, the room was com­


can actually have a life-threatening illness, but be well.” After leaving the sensory room and visiting the


them to be dying or think they don’t need hospice care. But it’s not about that. The whole thing is to support the families during the child’s life,” Miss Beaven said. “Children don’t have to be ill to come here. They


“Sometimes parents have a child and don’t expect


House can do so on January 9th, when the hospice will be holding an open day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome.


fortable and light — a haven and a place of hope. Ribble Valley residents wishing to explore Derian


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r for the week


ONE of Victor Hugo’s stories, "Ninety Three,” tells of a ship being tossed by a stormy sea. The crew, already alarmed, became aware of a terrible crashing sound beneath the deck. They knew at once that an unfastened cannon was loose below them, banging into the ship’s side with every smashing onslaught of sea.


eventually secured the heavy cannon, as they realised that, in its loose condition, it was more dangerous than the raging storm. In this way they overcame the perilous threat from within and saved the situation.


Risking serious injury, two men went below and


writing of this: (Romans 7: 19-20) “The good that I want to do, I fail to do, but what I do is the wrong, which is against my will. Clearly, it is no longer I who am the agent, but sin, that has its lodg­ ing in me.”


I am, who is there to rescue me from this body doomed to death? God alone, through Jesus Chris't our Lord! Thanks be to God.” This confession interests all of us and we could profitably read the whole of chapters seven and eight of Romans, where


In verse 24, he continues: “Miserable creature that


of our lives. I refer to the fact that our greatest danger can come from within us. Whoever we are, there lurks within us enough evil to lead us into dan­ gerous consequences if it is not held in check. It is a fact of life that we all have a tendency to find within ourselves an inclination towards evil. Theologians point to this as evidence of original sin remaining within all of us. No one is exempt from such tempta­ tions. Even our Lord had to face up to it. In the New English Bible we find the Apostle Paulj


We could all be in a terrible state like this any day


Liverpool University. He, worked in the textile industry as a training officer, before taking up a teaching post at St Mary’s in 1967. He holds a diploma in


vocational guidance and a master’s degree in edu­ cation from Lancaster University. Married with two adult children, Mr Finley is a member of


and am looking fonvard to leading St Mary’s into the 21st century.” The Marist Fathers


have provided Catholic education in Blackburn since 1925 and will con­ tinue to be trustees of the college.


Accrington Catenians and a keen supporter of Blackburn Rovers. Speaking at an assem­


Mr Finley LIBRARY CORNER


— “Shadows on the shore** by Jessica Stirling — is among the new books at Clitheroe Library. Others include: “The lesson of her death** — Jeffrey Wilds Deliver. The


A COMPELLING story of love and revenge in Napoleonic times


bly called to give the news to the 650 students, he commented: “ I am proud to be associated with the Marist contribu­ tion to Catholic educa­ tion in East Lancashire


story of a police lieutenant whose life falls apart when the killer he is hunting begins to stalk him and his family. “Marlene, my friend** — David Brett. A remarkable biogra­


phy recounting Marlene Dietrich’s life story as she wanted it to be told.


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visitors feel as thougli they have escaped into an underwater world of dolphins. For three healthy adults, the experience was transporting. The effect on children suffering from incredible pain and their anx­ ious parents must be equally impressive. Sitting in the sensory room, Mr Clayton and Miss Beaven talked about the way people mistakenly asso­


sory room. This is the favourite rest stop on tours of the hospice, where Miss Beaven serves tea and allows visitors to soak up the atmosphere. The room is a twinkling extravaganza of lights and


he reveals the depths of his thinking and answers his own question. Personally, I feel heartened to find so much of


comfort and encouragement in those two chapters. Haven t we all despaired at times of being able to remain true to our ideals in the hurly burly of life? To find such a grand Christian as Paul sharing such


an experience with us has been a blessing to many. We need to keep looking to Jesus for ultimate salva­


tion and be always alert to the fact that our greatest danger areas can be within our own lives. JOE STANSFIELI)l\


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