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GREEN-MINDED coun­ cillors ruled that workmen must use spades when building a new wall in Whalley. They feared a mechani­


Digging in for green cause


cal digger lor excavation work could cut through roots of trees near to the proposed stone wall at Lark Head Farm, in Accrington Road. The question of how to


(Whalley) said he believed the wall was too near to yew trees, which were protected by a council preservation order. He said: “I have been


Committee. Coun. Arthur Pearson


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Cake cutting marks 40th anniversary


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carry out the work arose at a meeting of the bor­ ough council’s Planning a ml l) e v e i o p m e n t


Society, which s t l' h‘is bers among lts ianks. . The celebration cake


was cut by the outgoing president, Miss Joyce Westall, and one of the most senior active mem­


bers, Mr Bill Shaw. Mrs Connie Bishop, tne


incoming president, pro­


posed a toast to all those who had been membeis since the founding of the


involved in horticulture all my life and have planted many trees. 1 would never go th a t near., a. tre.e because it would damage it.”


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to carry out the work was suggested by Colin. Allan Kay (C'haigiey). He said: “If the main root is cut, then the tree could die. I suggest the excavation is carried out by hand rather than by machine.” Councillors gave the


The idea of using spades


A W IN D OW w a s damaged at a Simonstone public house during the early hours of Sunday. Clitheroe police believe that the breaking glass could have scared off who­ ever was attempting to gain entry to the Simon- stone Hotel. The damage to the window is valued at £50.


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HUNDREDS of chil- (Iron a t a C lith e ro e p r im a ry


leading the way in one tonnes of post-consumer oi the most important plastic waste were recy- environmental issues


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school .


of the day. These future citizens,


who at present attend Edisford County Primary School, have grasped the nettle of recycling plastic. The school is the first in


a re


SOME o f the Edisford County Primary School who have grasped the ne ttle ol recy cling plastic (CAT 3120) by Max Gardner


ery rates. Estimates indi­ Ullv lllitl l)lll> <11)0111. 0 0


eled last year, with much as 000,000 tonnes going to landfill. Plastic does not rot or decompose, so it will lie dormant for


the Ribble Valley to take up a county council-spon­ sored initiative to intro­ duce recycling facilities in schools and its children are the first in the district to be encouraged, through the scheme, to collect all kinds of plastic bottles for recycling. They have even been


cate that only about 5,01)0


m an y ge n e ra t i o n s a n d could result in unfortunate consequences for our descendants.


with this problem, Lanca­ shire County Council set up a pilot scheme, along


In an attempt to deal


with three private recy­ c ling comp an ies, to encourage schools to open recycling facilities. This resulted in the present


project. Around 200 schools in


interest in the project, but near future, and funding is a county-council spokes- being sought through the man indicated that Edis- European Commission.


the county expressed an Real public airing


taught how to distinguish the various classifications of plastic so that, in the recycling process, it can be separated properly so that the financial returns for tlie product are higher. Headteacher Mrs Mary


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We need to clear many of our ex-hire ballgowns and cocktail dresses to


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Hallewell was enthusiastic about the idea of taking part in the scheme. She said: “I am keen on our school leading the way on an important environmen­ tal issue. I believe we are the first school in the Kib­ ble Valley to join the scheme. We are trying to pass on good knowledge and this should help us all in the future. The children are keen and enthusiastic and I hope the school will make some money from the venture.” The man-made sub­


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department is preparing a video and teaching pack, which should be available to other schools in the


ford County Primary School was the only Ribble Valley school to join. The county’s education


a last Tuesday, between (5 Till taken


A NEWS item in the Advertiser and Times last week described a crime in which it was reported that £275 in cash was stolen from the till of Block­ buster Video. This should have read that a cash-till valued at £200 and £75 in cash were stolen during the raid


Royal insight for the ladies


MEMBERS of the Clitheroe Grammar School Old Girls’ Association held th eir


annual dinner a t the Moorcock Inn. Over 50 former pupils of the school attended


the event and the guest speaker was Mr Jim Parker, chairman of the school’s hoard of governors.


sendees to the school and showed an official video of his investiture at Buckingham Palace. Head teacher Mr Stuart'Holt then gave a resume


Mr Parker was recently awarded an MBE for


of the school’s activities and achievements for the year. The speakers were thanked by CRGS old girl


Mrs Helen Coles, after which the association’s presi­ dent, Mrs Catherine Taylor, gave a presidential address.


and some of those who attended the event. (CAT 2»2:»


Mr Parker is pictured (centre), with Mr Holt Trimmer gone


BURGLARS broke into a Clitlieroe garden shed and stole a Black and Decker hedge trimmer. The inci­ dent occurred on Mayfield Avenue between 2 p.m. on Saturday and 12-15 p.m. on Monday. The property


is valued at £50. Car taken


A FORD Sierra saloon car stolen from F u rn e s s Avenue, Simonstone, in tlie early hours of Monday was found abandoned lialf- a-mile away later in the day.


Bridge winners


THIS week’s winners at Pendle Club bridge drive were: 1st, Mrs F. Crossley and Mrs M. Butler: 2nd, Mrs D. Green and Mrs E. Holt


meeting.


society, especially tne founder members present a t th e a n n iv e r s a ry


Mrs Bishop expressed a wish that the years ahead


Other officers elected were Mr Brian Jones


. .


would be as happy for members as the past had been.


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(chairman), Mr George Hawthornethwaite (vice- chairman), Mrs Jan e t Eaton (secretary), Chris­ tine Pickles (assistant secretary), Mr Donald Lloyd (treasurer), Mrs


Jean Trotter (assistant treasurer and excursion


secretary). Those elected to the


committee were Miss Jo Kelly, Mrs Cynthia Laing, Mrs Christine Washbrook, Mrs Brenda Wilkinson, Miss Lorraine Wilkinson, Mr Bill Shaw and Mr Ber-


Local pupils lead the way as they tackle plastic recycling poser


..................................n . . . i i u i / r . \ • i i s ' . several founder mem- mom_ __i


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nard Warren. Mrs Laing was also appointed winter correspondent.


the winter lecture pro- p-ramme would begin on October 17th at 7-30 p.m. in Clitheroe Library meet­ ing room (admission £1). Meanwhile, the first win­ ter walk was fixed for October 26th with a departure time arranged for 11 a.m. at Clitheroe railway station.


It was announced that •


PR guru to advise on dealing


with media


THE man who put the. spin on Mrs Thatcher is to


advise chief executives- from the Ribble Valley on how to deal with the


media.


•ment Information and, Chief Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, is to host a day-long Media Masterclass at Mytton Fold Farm Hotel, Langho,


next week.


organised the event, says Sir Bernard will give his audience a valuable insight into one of the most pow­ e rful communications methods available to their companies — the media. He will discuss media motivation, its affects on the business community and how organisations can benefit from developing a positive public image. The Masterclass will


ELTEC, which has , ,


also cover Government and the media, how to devise a media strategy and how to orchestrate media relations.


Exercising the body


A NEW gentle exercise session has just started at Uibblesdale Pool, Clith- eroe, for arthritis suf­ ferers and people with bad backs. The session, which con­


sists of mobilising exer­ cises, takes place every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the teaching pool where the water is warm. It is led by a qualified water aerobics instructor. “The cost is only £1.50


join in the fun,” said a council spokesman. More details may by


and there is no need to book, so just turn up and


obtained by contacting Ribblesdale Pool (01200 424825) or health and fit­ ness consultant Carol


R ic h a rd s o n (0.12 00 452484).


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stance. the use of which extends into almost every part of modern society, is one of the most difficult to destroy and the history of plastic recycling in this country shows low recov-


Christmas post


ROYAL MAIL reminds customers that last post­ ing dates for Christmas using surface mail are


approaching. If your loved ones live in


Australia, New Zealand and certain other countries in the southern hemi­ sphere, you have already missed the boat, but air mail will still get greetings there in time. Customers can get


leaflet listing the dates from their local post office


TALK about airing your washing in public — these Clitheroe youngsters took part in a radio broadcast from a launderette!


which features reports from unusual locations around the county. The launderette on Kshton Terrace was picked by presenter Harriet Roberts


They were special guests on BBC Radio Lancashire’s “Saturday Girl”,


as the spot to interview sisters Laura and Rosie Crichton, Anna Mercer and Sarah Yates, about a school project.


who now attends Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Last term they undertook a history project about Clitheroe and, as part of


They are all pupils at St James’s CE Primary School, except for Rosie


questions about the history project. Our pictures shows the girls being interviewed by Harriet Roberts at the


launderette. (CAT 2*111)


their study, looked at the changing face of Kshton Terrace. The girls’ teacher, Mr Simon Wallace, also joined them mi the air to answer


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