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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 24th, 1994 3


Pressure group is formed to fight CSA injustice


RECENT local


and national___ press reports about the


controversial Child Support Agency have sparked rage amongst affected


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concerned people are righting back against the CSA by forming their own pressure group, called Ribblc ‘V a 11 e y A g a i n s t Governmental Exploi­


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nearly £120 a week to his ex-wife.He called on affected fathers in the area to con­ tact him with regard to


forming a support or pressure group to consider the problem.


ju s t aiul fair system whereby it can support its families to the best of its abilities, without the pen­ alty of punitive legislation. ft is acting as part of a nationwide network of


RAGE seeks to find a


groups dedicated to sup­ porting CSA victims, as well as pressing for the repeal or amendment of present legislation. The group supports the


initial aims of the CSA, but believes children are


being caused distress and suffering under current legislation and policies. A public meeting, start­


ing at 7 p.m., will be held by the group at the Social Club in tVellgate, Clith­ eroe. Guest speaker will


member of the Southport- based support group, Dads.


Kali)


joining RAGE should ring Clitheroe 29823 or 251S0.


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CLITHEROE JUST THE JOB WHEN IT COMES TO WORK


CLITHEROE has the lowest unemployment


in the whole of the UK, it was revealed


was announced with pride by Kibble Valley MP Mr Nigel Evans, who is Par­ liamentary Private Secre- ta rv to Employment Secretary Mr David Hunt.


this week. The 3.5% jobless rate


Clitheroe Jobcentre, in Lowergate, to congratu­


Mr Evans called at


late staff and see for hint- s e l f i t s in n o v a t iv e approach to unemp­


loyment. Gone are the perspex


screens and linoleum floors, replaced by open- plan interior design, piped music and lush greenery. Staff deal with clients on a first name basis, in a man­ ner that is encouraging rather than retributional.


"The secret ol our success is in treating people as individuals and making them feel as if they are being helped. We enjoy a good relationship with manv of our clients.”


Bibby, of Wilpshire, said: of i


Manageress Mrs Sue


been a steady decline in the numbers of unem­ ployed in Clitheroe over the years, so we must be getting it right. However, we must never be compla­ cent. We are a small team and we will continue to work hard for our clients."


She added: “There has


projects at the centre are an Executive Job Club and a disablement employment officer. Mrs Bibby explained:


Among the special


Planning in the


pipeline


PLAN'S fur a housing estate iiccommoihiting 1*7 homes on iunil off Chatham Koad in Clith- eroe (number OtKiil) is amung the latest applications lodged with the Kibble Valley Council's


mils juui sewers. Other plans include:


PhnninK l)epartnu*nt. Tht* proposed development


includes semi-detached and ter­ raced houses with associated


existing store to a holiday let unit at the Ked Pump Inn. Clitheroe HojuI (0072). Lnnghn: Change of use of


Hashull Haves: Conversion of


stone farm building to detached dwelling at Cunliffe House


Karin, Longsight Koad (0007). H o lton-oy -n owhind: Cover­


ing area of south west gable between conservatory roof and main roof with cedar shingles “ .. ’■ " i) ain Sti


(OOOoh (listed building application.


Howgilill Barn, Main Street Clnvton-lc-Dalc: Change of


at


use of stone stable building to one dwelling and erection of detached garage sit Clayton Hey Kohl, Kibchester Hoad (GOOD. Clitheroe: Proposed modifica­


tions at 110 Whalley Hoad to increase roof height (007-1) and listed building application for


same (0075). Saw ley: Conversion of bum*


“Our disablement employ­ ment officer works solely with placings for disabled people. We are very suc­ cessful in this area. We also have an Executive Job Club and we liaise very closely with Clitheroe em p lo y e r s on a l l vacancies.”


with staff at the centre) commented: “Clitheroe Jobcentre is emerging as the model for many others. What has been achieved here is absolutely tremendous.”


Mr Evans (pictured


Blooming shame for Whalley


TH E a w a rd -w in n in g flower committee — Whal­ ley in Bloom — has shed its final petal.


come forward to replace the retiring committee, despite an appeal through this newspaper.


No new members have


tee have m a i n t a i n ed several flower beds in the village over the last 10 y ea rs and have won numerous awards in the B r i ta in in Bloom”


Members of the commit­


competition. Coun. Thelma Feather,


a committee member, told Whalley and Little Mitton Parish Council that the time had now come to dis­ band the committee.


into four houses and installation of septic tank at Hill House


sad it cannot continue, hut we feel we cannot go on because it is too hard and heavv to continue."


She said: "We are very


mer barn to dwelling, demolition of granary and rebuilding of outbuildings at Buleocks harm, Clitheroe Hoad (00M). Simonstone: Erection of


Karin, .Sawley Hoad (0004). Pendleton: Conversion of for­


thanked the committee for its hard work and award­ winning flower beds over


The whole council the years.


dwelling at Trapp Korge, Trapp Lane, change of use of existing dwelling and studio to show­ room. office and studio and con version of existing showroom to blacksmith’s museum. Erection of workshop and formation of 17-space car p a rk , with ( improved access to highway


garage extension at 104 Beech


OOttl). \N uddingtmr. Kitchen an


bank (0002). Construction of a wate


pumping station at Cross Lane (OOttS).


Chemists’ rota TODAY and tomorrow. Hills Pharmacy, of Church Street, will he open until


U n f a i r d i s m i s s a l c a s e s s e t t l e d


ELEVEN cases of unfair dismissal involv­ ing Castle Cement employees have been withdrawn from an industrial tribunal.


cases, due to he heard on Monday, were settled I out of tribunal on Friday and that they had involved 11 production workers who were dis- | missed in February of last year.


A spokesman for the company said that the I


by-Bowlaml: MrG. A. Cowburn. of Preston; Mr.J. V. Tunstall. of Accrington: Mr J. Smith, of Black- I hum; Mr R. Moorbv. of Clitheroe; Mr C. Rung, of I Burnley: Mr F. Powell, of Accrington; Mr D. Mills, of Burnley; Mr M. L. Hill, of Blackburn. Mi I D. Hargreaves, of Clitheroe: and Mr \\ . Hussain. }


The applicants were: Mr J. M. Milne, of Bolton- of Clitheroe.


Gilbert and Sullivan


for hospice


THE first adult Gilbert and Sullivan production to he staged in Clitheroe for 26 years will be performed next month in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice Appeal.


Group, directed by Valerie Baulard, together with the Langeliffe Singers and Settle Orchestra, con­ ducted by Howard Roger- son, will be giving two performances of “The Yeo­ men of the Guard" on March 25th and 26th, at 7- 30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.


The Craven Opera


touring round Skipton, will he the first adult Gil­ bert and Sullivan show presented in Clitheroe since the Parish Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s “The Mikado” in 1968.


The production, which is


6-30 p.m. Peter Buckley, Railway


staged, with the principals m costume and a full cho­ rus, accompanied by 40 members of the Settle Orchestra, conducted by


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View Road, will he open on Sunday, from noon to 1 p.m., and Boots the Chem­ ist, Castle Street, Monday to Friday until 6-30 p.m.


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Pupils do the donkey work


TWO Kdisford Primary School pupils ill Clitheroe


have taken the donkey work out of charity by raising £-11 for an animal sanctuary. Animal lovers Gillian


Toulson (11) and Emma Singleton (10) raised the money from a "50p" sale of


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ATTACKING play pulled Clitheroe Chess Club’s A team out of the mire and enabled a draw in a home match against Blackburn C.


five, was Peter Ryan, whose inaccurate opening play led to a very cramped position, where he could only achieve a draw. But a fine attack by John Smith on board two gave him the upper hand and a win. Brian Carr, playing on


First to finish, on board


hoard three, was in com­ plete control from the


start and through the mid­ dle game, his opponent being forced to resign after checkmate in two


moves. MClitheroe captain Eric


position until an error led to a completely lost game and Denis Nicholson, after


ansfield held a good


a good opening on board four, was overcome by fine attacking play, losing a rook and being unable to hold the end game. Clitheroe B travelled to


Nelson in the League Sub­ sidiary Cup Knock-out, but Peter Ryan on board one, Simon Karmann on board two, Philip Radcliffe on board four and Phillip Titterington on board five all lost.The only win was from Brendan Brown on board four, whose attacking play gained the side its only victory, but the B team's hopes of any cup glory fell by the wayside for this season.


Speeding up complaints procedure


THE Kibble Valley Coun­ cil has adopted a formal


complaints procedure in an effort to provide a better service to customers. The procedure was developed to introduce a faster and more organised way of dealing with com­ plaints and to ensure that members of the public could easily understand the process. Aspects of the proce­


books and toys. They decided to hold the


sale after being moved by the work of a donkey sanc­ tuary in Devon, which


chool said staff there were “very pleased” with the wav in which the girls had organised the jumble sale themselves and raised the much-needed cash.


dure include acknowledg­ ing all complaints within 2-1 hours and issuing a full reply, in most eases within five working days. In addition, a panel of coun­ cillors and officers will hear appeals within three


E in m a v i s i te d a n d d e s c r i b e d to h e r f r ie n d . s A spokesman for the


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