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CUSTOMERS of BT who use the Friends and Family discount scheme should check their tele phone bills and advise their family and friends to do the
rang the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times to say that he had queried his telephone bill after he found calls to a local number on his Friends and Family list had not been discounted since the introduction of the extra digit in the Clitheroe numbers in July. He had been told that a new bill
getting what they are entitled to, because BT’s computers cannot cope with number changes the company itself has introduced. Mr Robert Gordon, of Waddington,
same. They need to make sure they are
It’s not that good to talk at this price!
would be sent, but that it was up to customers to contact BT. Mr Gordon is considering taking the
Schools’ work on
display A SMALL area in the main foyer of the. Ribble Valley Borough Council offices has been provided to display work from pn- mary schools in the Ribble
Valley. The re sp o n se from
made by people using Friends and Family should make certain that their callers have informed BT about the number change, otherwise they will not get the discount.” A BT spokesman confirmed this. He
gested theme. The foyer is
said:“We know about this particular
issue.lt affects only a small number of customers because number changes are relatively infrequent these days. “Unfortunately our billing computer
does not automatically amend Family and Friends data when an individual number changes. BT is looking at the best way to advise customers but at the moment they need to contact BT direct if any numbers change on their Family and Friends list.” The spokesman said that getting
the main reception area for the building and the focal point for visitors.
“Harvest Time” and a colourful display of collage and detailed drawings of plants and tree s is on show, many of the exhibits being in warm autumn
The current theme is
tones. The Mayor of the Ribble
Valley, Coun. Eileen
matter up with the industry watch dog OFTEL. He said: “I am involved with a talking newspaper and I am con cerned about the blind people I deal with. How many of them would find out about this problem?” Mr Gordon points out that it is only
number changes made by BT on to the company’s billing computer would involve billions of computer operations and was simply not possible at the moment. He stressed that changes of the kind made at Clitheroe on the introduction of the new exchange were becoming increasingly rare, as the country’s exchanges were now 90% automated. Mr Gordon said:“This statement con
when a subscriber has an itemised bill and a local number listed under the scheme that they are likely to spot the error. He said: “Anyone who receives calls from other parts of the country
during the weekend were Direct Route on Tryfan’s Milestone Buttress and Amphitheatre Buttress, a 960-foot ascent on the f la n k s of C a rn e d d
bers stayed at the Midland Association of Mountain eers’ climbing huts at Gian Dena. The mild and dry conditions enabled the club’s rock climbers to tackle a number of routes on the east face of Try- fan, including Grooved Arete, First Pinnacle Rib, Belle Vue Bastion and Munich Climb, the latter being the scene of great controversy when first climbed in 1936 due to the German mountaineers using three pitons for aid. Other routes climbed
MEMBERS of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club have held weekend meets in Snowdonia and the Lake District. In North Wales, mem
firms that it is up to the customer to see they are getting what they have been promised.” The BT number for customers with
Lake District and Wales are venues
of Tryfan and appear to be on the increase in this area.
ton on Saturday proved very wet but this did not deter members from set ting out on to the fells. Firstly Wetherlam was climbed from Coppermines Valley, via Red Dell Beck, then the summit of Swirl How was reached via the Prison Band ridge.
The weather at Conis-
peak, Great Carrs, a short detour was made to locate the wreckage of a Halifax bomber which crashed on a training flight during the Second World War. From Great Carrs, the moun tains Grey Friar, Brim Fell and the Old Man of Coniston were climbed before the first views of the day were seen while descending to Low Water and Miners Bridge.
On the way to the next
Llewelyn. A number of wild goats
were spotted on the crags
warm conditions, mem bers scrambled up the
On Sunday, in sunny,
problems concerning the scheme is freephone 0800 000 800.
ing will be held on November 21st and the annual dinner will take place a t C a s tleh e ad House, Keswick, on December 7th. Anyone interested in joining Clitheroe Moun
ber Alistair Patten is giv ing an illustrated lecture about his journeys in Mex ico. His talk starts at 8 p.m. at Clitheroe Cricket Club and non-members are very welcome to attend. The club’s annual meet-
rocks of Long Crag and enjoyed extensive views of the Scafell range from Wetherlam and Swirl How. An in te re s t in g descent from Great How Crags brought the party to Levers Water, from where a climb over Erin Crag led to Red Dell, the scene of a mine rescue exercise. This evening club mem
ANOTHER season came to a close for Sabden Bowling Club last week with their annual presentation evening. The Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Eileen Lowe, was on hand to present the trophies at the ceremony
Villagers are bowled over!
held at Whalley Golf Club. Chairman of the club Mr Peter Shipston thanked
everyone for all their support and hard work over
an enjoyable evening. The chairman said the teams had enjoyed a lively
the season. The evening was well attended and everone had
and interesting season with the Black and Red teams doing well to finish third in their respective divisions.
Brenda Thomas Shield for mens singles: winner — Alan Whalley, runner up — Peter Shipston. Thomas Lightbown Salver for ladies singles: win
PRIZES
— Pat Shipston and Pauline Stansfield, runners-up — Margaret Boocock and Margaret Wright. Walter Beesley Cup for mixed doubles: winners —
— Andrew Cowell and Peter Shipston, runners-up — Eric Bywater and Bob Wright. Isobel Hodgson Trophy for ladies doubles: winners
ner— Isobel Hodgson, runner-up — Margaret Wright. Ken Hodgson Trophy for men’s doubles: winners
Valerie and Pater Warburton, runners-up — Joanne Wray and David Parsons. Swift Trophy for veteran singles: winner — Harry
Perkins, runner-up — Les White. President’s Cup for club singles: winners — Alan
taineering Club should contact membership secre taries Mike and Paula Carter on 01200 428278.
Gisburn Auction Mart prices
THERE were 08 newly-calved dairy cows and heifers forward at Gisburn Auction Mart’s Thursday sale. First quality cows made to
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£850 (average £773.75) and second quality to £G75(£G19.40). First quality heifers made to
,1. E.Burrow (£702.98). Top sale 143 standard cattle and 47 cull price for steers and heifers: S. calves). Spensley (£718.25); top kilo Sheep: Standard lambs made price: A. Critehley (£501.93).
£890 (£700) and second quality to £080 (£024.50). There were four in-calf cows and heifers forward, with heir- el’s, due this month, making to £750 (£(520). Also forward were 107 rear ing
Calves — Limousin X bulls ca
lves.Prices:
Blue X bulls to £170 (£100.45), heifers to £130(£02.75); Simmen- tal X bulls to £130 (£128.05), he•ifeifers to £90 (£52.55); Blonde bu 11s
(£121.35), heifers to £85; Here ford X bulls to £92(£52.35), heif ers to £58 (£34.50); Friesian bulls to £108 (£98.30); Angus X bulls to £80 (£53.80), heifers to
Aquita ine rs to £10 (£18.30).
— F. S. Faud and Son (£225); Friesian -^J. Binder (£108). Forward at the fatstock sale
Top prices: Continental bull . , , n
were 353 cattle (including 179 young bulls, 174steers and heif ers) and 3,439 sheep (including 3,037 lambs, 12 shearlings,390
ewes and nuns). Bulls: Continental light made
to lSl.Sp (113p), medium to 130.5p (113.9p), heavy to 129.5]) (110.Ip); other light bulls to 102.5p (90.4p), medium to 113.5] ) (94.4p), heavy to lOG.op (90. Ip). Steers and heifers: Continen
Whalley, runner-up — Ken Hodgson. Team players of the year (nominated by team cap
tains): Black — Peter Lambert, Red — Eric Bywater, A — Andrew Cowell. B — David Parsons, C —Jillian Nicholson, Veterans — Frank Goss. Our picture shows Coun. Lowe presenting the prize winners with their trophies. (CAT 3063).
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heifers to £115 (£50/40); Belgian WForward in the Beacon North to £475, unregistered to £250. made to £225 (average £130.90),
Boost for SuperScan £104 A CHARITY bash at the
Moorcock Inn raised more than £1,000 for the Super- Scan Appeal. The event was organ
ised by Gill Bailey and Yvonne Carter, of Allcare, and Vicky Lee, of Lee Carter Health Studio. The trio sold balloons in
attended and, besides din- enjoyed themselves. She that the principle of devel- ner and dancing, they took thanked all those who opment on the site was part in an auction by Mr attended and supported fuUy established and an Ian Lloyd, of Mortimer, the event in any way.
the town centre on Satur day and the ball was held that evening. Ne ar ly 100 people
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bumper raffle and a disco by local DJ Phil Case, who donated his services free of charge. The event was a huge success, said Gill Bailey, and everyone thoroughly
vuullvl,luI. Council ors were told ^ ___
tal medium stee rs made to 107.5] ) (98.3p), heavy to 114.5p (104.4p): other medium steers to 90.5p (87.4])), heavy to 105.50p (95.9p); Continental light heifers to 115.5p (97.4p), medium to 123.5] > (94.4p), heavy to 110.5]) (93.9p); other medium heifers to 82.5] ) (77p), heavy to 93.5])
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Academic Scholarships are offered at 11+ (St Mary’s Hall), 13+ and for Sixth Form Entry. Awards are also made in Music, Art, Art & Design for entry at 13+ or to die Sixth Form.
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Applications for Assisted Places at 8, 11, 13 and 16 (Sixth Form) arc invited now. In appropriate cases an Assisted Place can mean NO TUITION fees are payable.
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_______________________________________________ _____________• array of independent schools available is as wide as
possible start in life. But a lot do not know where to start looking, and the
ever. So, to help you, Gerald Vinestock, regional director
of the Independent Schools’ Information Service — ISIS — answers here some of the questions often put to him about entrance to independent schools. IS THERE A SINGLE EXAM LIKE THE 11+? Alas, there isn’t! Each school sets it’s own examination. Though this presents some problems for parents and children sitting the exam, it is reasonable that each school should have the chance to test pupils in the way that it wants, in order to be sure that school and pupil
but a high proportion of those entering independent schools at 11 have come from maintained primary schools. That is why the papers try to test the ability, not just knowledge. It is a requirement of the Assisted Places Scheme that at least 60 per cent of places are awarded to boys and girls coming from the maintained sector.
are going to match. DO ALL SCHOOLS HAVE EXAMS? Yes — certainly for 11 + entry. I f parents are seeking entry for children aged three or four, then schools don’t have any formal exam. Often, however, they will invite parents and children to visit the school and sometimes children are asked to spend a morning in school prior to acceptance. CAN I FIND OUT WHAT IS IN THE EXAM PAPERS? Schools vary considerably in what they are prepared to tell parents about the content of the papers. Some sup ply past or sample papers, some give an outline of the contents of papers, some give very little away. In most cases, however, there will be an English paper with a passage for comprehension and a chance to write a story. There will be a mathematics paper tasting basic mathematical skills and usually, in addition, questions which test ability rather than knowledge in other areas of mathematics.* Many schools also set a verbal reason
ing test of some sort. SURELY THIS FAVOURS THOSE FROM INDEPEN
DENT PREPARATORY SCHOOLS. WON’T THEIR PUPILS BE SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR THE EXAM? Of course, prep, schools prepare for exams,
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Co-ordinated by
Friday, November 22nd, 6.00 - 9.00 p.m.
Entrance Examinations Senior School; Saturday, 1st February 1997
Junior School; Saturday, 1st March 1997 For further particulars, please contact Mary Naylor at
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn, BB2 6DF Telephone: 01254-59911 • Fax: 01254-692314
QEGS is a registered Charity No. 527194for Educational Purposes. LEARNING FOR SUCCESS
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WHAT HELP IS THERE WITH FEES? There are two sorts of help. The Assisted Places Scheme helps par ents with the amount of assistance, depending on the parental income. Children of parents earning under £9,000 a year may qualify for totally free places at some independent schools. (Until this year assisted places have been available only in secondary schools, but the scheme has expanded to include children under the age of 11.) Parents earning over £27,000 will find the scheme of little help. Assisted places are sometimes available at 13 and, more often, at 16 for A-level stu dies. In addition, schools may have some help — schol arships and bursaries — available from their own funds. Usually such money goes to children with spe cial talents —‘academic, musical, artistic.
WHAT ABOUT SIXTH FORM ENTRY? Most schools are happy to consider entrants coming new into their sixth forms — they often make offers conditional upon GCSE results. It is best to talk to your schools early in the academic year, but approaches after GCSE results are published may be acceptable. SO WHICH IS THE BEST SCHOOL? No one can tell you the answer to that question. The answer is to go and visit as many schools as interest you. You don’t need to be an architect to decide whether a house feels right; you don’t need a degree in education to decide whether a school feels right. Schools differ greatly and you just have to step through the door to find that out. Of course, you should ask about exam results; you can talk to parents who have children in the school; you can even read so called “independent” guides to schools, but my reading of some of these indicates that either
they simply print what the school tells them, or they rely on very skimpy (and quirky) information from out side. So, draw up your list of questions and visit the schools. You’ll soon know what is right for your children. HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE? Phone ISIS, or phone direct to any school in which you are interested. ISIS can provide (free of charge) a list of schools with assisted places. The handbook listing Northern schools costs £1.50 (payable to ISIS) and can be obtained from ISIS, Carnforth, Lancs. LAG 1AD. Telephone 01524 735977.
MOORLAND SCHOOL
RIBBLESDALE AVENUE, CLITHEROE
Well established Co-Educational Day and Boarding School in 15 acre grounds. Comprising Baby Unit, Nursery, Junior and Senior School. Weekly and Full Boarding 7-16.
Principal: J Harrison B.A. (Hons), Cert Ed, F.R.S.A.
• Traditional teaching by fully qualified staff in small groups • Caring family atmosphere
• Full range of G.C.S.E. subjects including Technology Courses and Sciences
• Junior Department • Specialist teachers including French, Music and Technology
• Full range of sporting and leisure activities • Thriving Music Deportment
• School transport from all areas • New Arts Studio and Sports Hall
f l S I o l LmemserJ —
Open Morning 5th Nov. 1996 10 a.m. -1 2 noon For full particulars telephone (01200) 423833
W estholme School BLACKBURN
for an excellent eduedtion within a csring community OPEN MORNINGS Middle School
Preston New Road Blackburn
Girls 7-11 years SATURDAY
9th NOVEMBER 10.00 am -12.30 pm
Upper School Meins Road Blackburn
Girls 11+ and Sixth Form SATURDAY
16th NOVEMBER 10.00 am -12.30 pm Lower School
Preston New Road Blackburn
Girls and Boys 3-7 years SATURDAY
16th NOVEMBER
Assisted Places available in the Middle and Upper Schools and in the S’ th F School coach service
For further information including prospectus and location map please telephone the Principal's Secretary on 01254 53447"
Charity nurrber. 526615. The School ha* Charitable Status and exists for the educxi 4k. ntmJuH C Tlui Ceiwil hat Chanlahla QlVu. W.J . ur.,. e. .1 . of the pupil,.
10.00 am-12.30 pm IX ° rm
U. THE public is invited to and they will answer any Questions
attend tonight’s meeting of Whalley and Little Mitton Parish Council.
Councillors will take questions from the floor
p.m. in the village hall, will consider car parking in Whalley, among other issues.
additional questions. The meeting, at 7-30
not be resolved in the ini jut ia l t im e -sc a le , was
extension of three years, to resolve issues that could
to deal with planning con siderations, s ta r ts on October 29th, 1996.
stified. The extra three years,
10G.7p (J01.9p), standard to (average£38.00). 123.2p (100.5p),medium to Cattle: Steers made to 190p; 12G.3p (109p), heavy to 119. Ip young bulls to 192.5p; heifers to (105.4p), overweight to 103.4]) isGp; cull calves to £90. (99.Op); shearlings to 8b. tp Stores: Young bulls made to (7G.2p); horned ewes to £42,;>0 ±\uo; steers to £400; heifers to (£20.30), other ewes to £47.ol) £150; cows and calves to £000. (£13.10); nuns to £-11.50.
Sheepdog: Registered made est (Gisburn) electronic auc-_____•_______ ______________
Gorse and Ross. Bidding was fierce for a
Sheep: Light lambs made to heavy to 242p, stores to £44.50 to 202.5p, medium to 2GGp, Hartley (£770.35); top kilo price: |ambs) and 275 cattle (including Toip sale price price . fo..r hulls: S. F. .______a _________
tion on Wednesday were 7,972 sheep (including 775 standard
presentation.
Lowe, has chosen her own favourite, a finely-detailed pencil sketch by Luke Halmbra and he, together w ith s e v e ra l school friends, will be meeting the Mayor on Monday m o r n i n g
f o r a
Print work plans
extension
AN application to extend the time for resolving
planning conditions at the former Barrow P r in t Works has been approved by the borough council.
number of items, among them a Blackburn Rovers
signed football, which fetched £100. T h e re was a lso a
meeting on Tuesday last week, councillors heard that three letters of objec tion to the application had been received.
At a P la n n in g and Development Committee
outline planning consent in May, 1993, and the recent residential development was the first issue raised in relation to the site.
The site was granted
played for about a month, and each month has a sug
schools has been excellent. Each school has work dis
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