Solicitors


21 CHURCH STREET, CUTHEROE 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 6 4


— y * = AT =


A GLANCE A Ribblesdale Pool swimme r di es after suffering a heart attack at the weekend.


——— page 3


Concern grows as a third cat dies from a suspected poisoning in the Eastmoor Drive area of Clitheroe.


' i — page 3


A Whalley pub is certainly pulling the punters as well as tne pints, as the Swan at Whalley R a c i n g Club Limited races to s u cc es s with regulars.


M ^ p a g e 11


There is a taste of Europe for local people as a special evening is held at Clitheroe Railway Station to cele­ brate the arrival of Channel Tunnel and other interna­ tional services for the town.


in........... page 12


FOGGITT’S WEEKEND WEATHER: Warm tempera­ tures will be dam­


pened slightly by o c c a s i o n a l showers.


LIGHTING UP TIME:


8-08 p.m.


CALLUS News: 0 2 0 0 2 2 3 2 4


A d v e rt isin g : 0 2 0 0 2 2 3 2 3 Classified:


0 2 8 2 422331' F j ix * 0 2 0 0 4 4 3 4 6 7


j


Advertiser and 1imes The Clitheroe


rn The paper that champions the Ribble Valley cause -------- / •


/ f / a new career page 4


/curtain up on is. -c, .Sr'/


§* IfSF -


/ A ' V ' If /}] ijjll


/s-, ■*ji — Candidates line up Big trip as mumE j j B for local elections becomes mayor


/M . . ., ,* •» page 15 ~ - 4 , * ' ' page 6 11311, Shock judgment in CRGS admissions case by Sheila Nixon


ing admissions dispute, fol­ lowing a “maladministration” judgment against the school’s


CLITHEROE Royal Gram­ mar School looks like being at the centre of an escalat­


appeal body. The Loc a l Go v e r nme n t


Ombudsman has shocked CRGS


school’s catchment area, was refused admission in September,


governors by finding in favour of a complaint by a parent, whose second-year son, living outside the


appeal committee in October of the same year, when his appeal was turned down. Ombudsman Mr s P a tr ic ia


1993. He took his case to the school’s


Thomas said this week: “Malad­ ministration was found, causing


injustice.” She recommended an apology,


and payment of £250 compensa­ tion to the parent, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. The boy has since settled into another


his son lost the chance of attending the school. Perhaps understand­ ably, he no longer wishes his son to move to the school. “He should receive an apology


school. It is believed that the Ombuds­


man’s findings will have far-reach­ ing implications for the grant- maintained school, which has a long-standing tradition of not admitting pupils from outside the catchment area to any year but the first and sixth. In a report made available to


for the way the appeal commit­ tee dealt with his appeal. A pay­ ment of £250 should also be made to reflect his time and trouble in making what proved to be an abortive appeal and in complain­ ing to me. The appeal committee should also review the way it deals with appeals from parents to ensure that in future it complies with relevant law and Government guidance.” The school was closed for the


the “Advertiser and Times”, the Ombudsman said: “The injustice resulting from the maladministra­ tion was that the father’s appeal was not properly considered and


governing board, Mr Jim Parker, who is not a member of the appeal committee, said he viewed the Ombudsman’s findings with great concern, because it threw into question the school’s traditional admissions policy, established long before it left local education authority control. I t is under s tood that the


The chairman of the school’s


failed to consider a two-stage pro­ cess, and that the clerk was absent during the appeal.


Ombudsman’s report will be dis­ cussed at an emergency meeting of the governing body after the Easter break. Meanwhile, the


Easter holidays this week, and the chairman of the appeal committee, retired primary head teacher Mr Bob Jones, was unavailable for comment.


N u r s i n g p a i r a r e h o r r o r a c c i d e n t h e r o e s


■ ’ ' praised for their emer­ gency action. Mrs Sheridan Taylor


■ ,.d e,n t“ h a v e b e e n


TWO Ribble Valley nursing assistants who applied a roadside tourniquet after a hor­ rific motor cycle acci-


Quick thinking as they apply tourniquet by Stewart Pimbley


Clitheroe motor cyclist who suffered severe leg


injuries on Sunday morn­ ing, when his machine col­


lided with a car near the Copy Nook Hotel.


(30) and Mrs Linda Green­ wood (44) gave emergency roadside treatment to a


COME AND VISITS OUR EXCLUSIVE SHOWROOM


And see our wide selection o f Garden and Conservatory furniture


Top Scouting honour for John


I n t r o d u c in g o r ig in a l E n g l i s h D e s ig n G a r d e n F u r n i tu r e c a s t in a lu m in i u m in e i t h e r w h i t e o r g r e e n


Benches in natural finish


Hardwood 4ft or 5ft Garden


H L L m E B * ^


ONE of the champions of the local Scouting move­ ment is to be presented with the top Scouting hon­ our for providing services of the most exceptional nature. Mr John Clayton, of


Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, has been chosen to receive the Silver Wolf, which is the unrestricted gift of the country’s Chief Scout, Garth Morrison. Bestowing the honour


assistance, motor cyclist Mr John Exton (30), of


Following their speedy Victoria Street, was taken


to Blackburn Royal Infir­ mary, where he under­


his shattered, left Jog. His , condition is described as “comfortable”.


went surgery injuries to


praised Mrs Taylor, of Old Row, Barrow, and Mrs Greenwood, of Mytton View, Clitheroe, for their quick thinking in applying the tourniquet to reduce Mr Exton’s bleeding. They would be receiving a letter of thanks from the divi­ sion’s superintendent, he said, for helping Mr Exton


Insp. Howard Riley


after the accident, on the Sawley to Bolton-by-Bow-


land road. Despite the praise and


words of thanks, both Mrs Taylor and Mrs Green­ wood were suprised at all the attention, saying they only did what anyone else would have done in the same situation. Mr Exton, a father of a


two nursing assistants “You cannot thank them enough because at the end of the day you don’t always know what to do,” he said.


- The driver -of the-car- involved in the collision was Mr Michael Jackson (28), of Birchbank Gar­ dens, Blackburn. He was unhurt in the accident.


ing assistant in Clitheroe, said they had been driving to Ingleborough for a walk when they came across the injured Mr Exton. After checking that an


Mrs Greenwood, a nurs­


clerk had left during the appeal because he had been offended by an allegation made by the father that he had tried to put him off his appeal by arguing the gover­ nors’ case in a telephone call a few days earlier.


The report explained that the


reference from his son’s former headmaster, who had strongly


Ombudsman has directed the appeal committee, which includes two governors, to consider her report and inform her about what action it is proposed to take. In her report, she pointed out


that the father complained that CRGS refused to assess the child,


The f a t h e r pr e s e n t e d a


recommended that a place be made available on the basis that the boy had high academic poten­ tial. The parent also presented a copy of a letter from the Depart­ ment for Education, advising that


the governors should allow the boy to be assessed for admission.


Included in the Ombudsman’s findings were: • The appeal committee mis­


directed itself and failed properly to consider whether the boy met the criteria for selection so far as ability was concerned.


• It also misunderstood its duty in the way it dealt with the father’s appeal as to where prej­ udice to tne efficiency of the run­ ning of the school and its resources would be caused if the boy was admitted. The failure to consider t h a t a s p e c t w a s maladministration.


• There was also maladministra­ tion in the absence of the clerk during the appeal, because to con­ tinue without a clerk could be a disservice to both parents and the


• continued on page 7 An ‘Oscar’ for his kindness


by Theresa Robson


A COURAGEOUS Chipping cancer sufferer who has raised nearly £20,000 for charity has been awarded a


Thompson (20), of Kirkfield, received the award at a special ceremony at the Moat House Hotel, Blackburn. He was nominated by


kindness “Oscar”. Battling Ian


staff at the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times,” who have charted his mammoth fund-raising


appeal. , "TheJdndness......


“Oscars,” which are the brainchild of Mr Jack


Lord, of St Gabriel’s Church, Blackburn, seek to honour those who have done a great deal for others at no personal gain. Among their


recipients last year were Whalley cancer


ambul anc e had been called, they administered emergency first aid treat­ ment. Mrs Greenwood said: “He was in a bad way. My friend, Sheridan, put a belt round the top of his leg to stop the bleed­ ing. Then we just tried to comfort him and told him he was going to be all right.” Mrs Taylor, a nursin;


12-week-old daughter who the nursing assistants said was “in a bad way”, was returning from Kirkby Lonsdale with his friends, Mr David Warburton, of Sabden, and Mr Michael Shuttleworth, of West Bradford, when the acci­ dent occurred. Mr Warburton, who


travelled with Mr Exton in the ambulance to hospital, was quick to praise the


assistant in Preston Roy: Infirmary dialysis unit, said they did not have time to think what they were doing and just got on with it.


remembers waiting for the ambulance. She said: “It wasn’t really very long before the ambulance arrived, but it seemed longer when we were sit- ting there waiting.”


However, Mrs Taylor


sufferer Ivan Hargreaves, who raised over £40,000 for cancer research with a Land’s End to John o’Groats walk. Christie Hospital


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12th, 1995 No. 5,675


. Price 40p


EASTER WEAR SPORTS JACKETS SPORTS TROUSERS


TWO-PIECE SUITS Wilh full rango of accessories to tone


OPEN SIX DAYS


FRED READ and Co Ltd.


S MARKET PLACE, CLITHEROE Tel: 22562


formed the Ian Thompson Appeal after Ian, who underwent a bone marrow transplant at the hospital, raised £3,500 for leukaemia research. Diagnosed with


just 15 years old, Ian has since made a steady


cancer when he was


recovery with the help of his positive attitude and courageous,


villagers raised £950 from a party night to send Ian on holiday. Although in


battling spirit. Recently Chipping


remission, Ian has had


several health setbacks and friends Mrs Diane Marsden and Mrs Sharon Gornall decided to raise money to send him on holiday. Mr Thompson will


enjoy a holiday in Cyprus and a mini-cruise on the Nile at the end of June. Of his “Oscar,” Jan


NEW FROM YOUR FORD RETAIL DEALER


(pictured here with his mother and villagers) commented that he was surprised but very happy to receive it.


on his behalf during the St George’s Day service at Clitheroe Parish Church on April 30th will be Mr Ken Jackson, County Commissioner for East Lancashire Scouts, who nominated Mr Clayton for the accolade. Mr Clayton, who has been involved in Scouting


Grounds well o f su p p o r t fo r ‘dru g s s ta n d ’ h e ad


by Sheila Nixon


THE headmaster of Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School has backed his colleague at Ribb­ lesdale High School over her tough line in last


since childhood, is the president of the Clitheroe and District Scout Execu­ tive and chairman of the East Lancashire County Scout Executive and St Mary Magdalene’s Scout Group. Among members of the


Also. . .Windbreaks • Spring Chairs • Cushions Parasols • Barbecues and Accessories • Charcoal • Cool Boxes • Picnic Ware


DAWSONS THE DEPARTMENT STORE


56 King Street, Clitheroe Tel: 25151


week’s cannabis row. Mr Stuart Holt has also sounded a stem warning


that he, too, will not tolerate drug abuse in school. Mr Holt has joined a growing chorus of support for


Ribblesdale head Glynne Ward,' who resigned from the governing body after it overturned her decision to expel two pot-smoking pupils, It had been the boys’ second drugs offence in school. “I wish to put on record my total support for the


local Scouting community his selection for the pres­ tigious award came as no surprise. District Commissioner


known Mr Clayton since becoming involved with Clitheroe Scouting in 1970,


Len Dickinson, who has


applauded his efforts over tne years. “It is a well-deserved


head and staff at the school in this matter,” he said. Backing her expulsion of the 15-year-old boys


caught smoking pot in the school toilets he declared: “If such a situation were to arise at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, I would behave in precisely the same way as Ms Ward, and I know I would have the full support of my chairman and governing body, as I do in all matters relating to school discipline.” Mr Holt went on: “Schools need to make clear rules for good discipline and have the courage to ensure


award. John has done such a lot not only for Scouting in the district but Derian House and the parish church," he said. “As fa? as Scouting he has been absolutely invaluable. It’s


no surprise that he was nominated. I can’t speak highly enough of him as. far as Scouting goes.” .


lor), one of five governors to resign over the matter, said he, too, was receiving many messages from par­ ents that the head teacher should have been sup­ ported over the expulsions. Meanwhile, the chairman of the governors at Ribb­


Ribble Valley councillor Charles Warkman (Mel-


lesdale, Mr Ron Pickup, last week said it would be the coward’s way out for him to resign over the vote


of no confidence passed by the teaching staff. Mr Pickup, who presided over the governing body’s


appeal heanng, which resulted in a majority vote to show clemency to the boys, told the “Advertiser and Times” that his position on drugs was absolutely clear — he was totally opposed to them. In this particular case, he had the long-term future


F r e e I n s u r a n c e f


• Include* delivery. 12 months road fund licence, fuel snd number pUte*. Subject lo availability, t Free Insurance subject to status. avalUblUty and condition*. Applies only to prior model Escorts built before 1995 and


1 registered between 114/95 and 31/5/95 excluding RS2000, Coswooh and Cabriolet f t All new Ford can now come with a mobile phone, nee • connection and Ctllnet tine rental of just £15.00 a month(Including VATJ.


■ Subject to sums and conditions including 12 months airtime agreement. Other I Cellnet and Vodafone tariffs available. Applies to cars. Applies to can 1 registered from 1/2/95. prices correct at time of going to press.


Rufus Carr Ltd. Clitheroe N ^________ .______ or (0254) 823030


Bawdlands Garage, Edlsford Road. Tel: (0200) 22173 AFTER HOURS (0200) 22428


of the boys at heart. He felt no good would come of dragging the matter out, and he did not want to make any further comment.. While not wishing to enter into individual cases, a


police drugs officer spoke to the “Advertiser and Times” about drug misuse in schools and constructive ways of dealing with children caught up in the


PrDet.mConstable Veronica Heys, who works for the Lancashire Constabulary drugs management service, said that a “panic, shock and horror” reaction was not


_ Several other people have also expressed their back­ ing for Glynne Ward and for the 54 teachers at Ribb­ lesdale who passed a .vote of no confidence in the governing board over the matter. .


that these rules are obeyed.” He spelled out his support for his colleague in a letter, published in full on our letters page today.


resigned as a co-opted governor, said he had received, many messages of support from parents and towns-:


Town-centre trader Mr Bernard Ward, who ‘


folk. ‘Tarents/ in particular, have said they, totally support the head's stand and feel that nothing should be done to underermime her policy on discipline in.


the school,” he added. ■■ ■' ■


always helpful. She explained that drug abuse was a matter


affecting all secondary schools and some primary schools. Some pupils’ attitudes to drugs were affected by the alarming fact that their parents, and older


A WHOLE NEW WAY TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR CARPETS


E S C O R T carpet care system


brothers and sisters were on drugs.- - Expelling some pupils would add to their problems..


They would not only have a drug problem them­


selves, but also have the problem of having no school to attend and having no guidance from their parents. Det; Constable Heys said every-case had to be


' . © Story continues on page 3 • See letters on page 2


Makes carpet cleaning . chitds play •


Available for hire from HARRISON W & E SUPPLIES


^<ENDALL^TREETjjCLHHERO^Tei724360j _________ ^ The Ford Escort. It'a not what It takes f


jVow available with Free Insurance. O n l y 2 E s c o r t 1 . 8 L X T u r b o D i e s e l E s t a t e


Alberto Green. Cayman Blue l e f t i n s t o c k


£ 1 2 . 4 9 5 * o n t h e r o a d


' POWER STEERING • DOUBLE/CENTRAL LOCKING * DRIVERS AIRBAG * ELECTRIC WINDOWS •TILT/SUDE SUNROOF


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28