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id ) , JJ.lJ.t (Adrerlixiiit/). Ilimili'u Pupils take


critical look over town


Exercise proving a healthy


attraction EX ER C ISE really is good for you, as men


a n d w om en t a k in g p a r t in the Fitness For Life scheme a t Roe- f ield an d L o n g r id g e S p o r ts C en tre s have been finding out.


reduced in 82% of those following the 10-week pro­ gramme. Other benefits are that more than half lose weight, Gl% have reduced percentage body fat, 77% are fitter and G9% report improved psycho­ logical well-being.


Blood p r e s s u r e is


So far, 207 patients have been referred by their GPs


to Health and Fitness Consultant Carol Richard­ son and 180 of them have taken up the challenge to take part in the sessions, which are designed to gen­ tly introduce people to exercise and to make the process fun as well as beneficial.


people interested can con­ tact their GP or practice n u r s e a b o u t b e in g referred, and can ring her at either Roefield Leisure Centre or Longridge Sports Centre for more information. Those who do not need


Carol Richardson says


v^litheroe by pupils of Salesbury Pri­ mary School.


eye has been cast over The school, which is


a t te n d e d by sev e ra l lo c a l y o u n g s t e r s ,


undertook a survey of life in C l i th e ro e as p a r t of p u p i ls ’ g eo ­ graphy studies. The youngsters sent


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Lady who was ‘auntie’ to many dies aged 100


A C L I T H E R O E woman who devoted many years of her life to caring for children has died, aged 100.


became known as “Auntie” to the many children she looked after in her life.


Mrs Elizabeth Taylor


Lane she hosted evacuees during the war and local children while their par­ ents were at work.


At her home in Parson


questionnaires to 12-1 fami­ lies in Clitheroe, asking what respondents thought of shops, housing devel­ opments and the new traf­ fic system. They were helped in the project by pupils of Edisford and St James’s Primary Schools, who took part in the sur­ vey along with members of Clitheroe Garden Club and local traders. Teacher Melissa Par­


tridge, who co-ordinated the p ro jec t, said the overall response had been positive. When asked to rate


enjoyed the many hours spent with them.


Clark, said she had a great love for children and


Her niece, Mrs Laura


and educated in inver­ sion, where she became a laundry worker. She moved to Clitheroe at the


Mrs Taylor was horn


age of M, working as a maid ami looking after children at Berry’s Farm, Lower Standen. It was at


Moor, for the last ten y e a rs of he r life.


dominoes and bingo were Mrs Taylor’s favourite


R e a d in g , p lay in g


the farm that she met her husband, Charles, who


pastimes for many years, but she also enjoyed hav­ ing a f lu t te r on her favourite jockey, Willie Carson.


was working as a tarm labourer. They married in 191G


years. Mr Taylor died 20


veal’s ago. Mrs Taylor lived at Si


Ann’s Court sheltered aeeommodat ion. Low


celebrations in September, she received birthday


At her 100th birthday


and lived in Parson Lane, Clitheroe. for around GO


greetings from Mr Carson, as well as from the Queen


and the Government. Mrs Taylor died at Low-


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field House Home for the Elderly in Clitheroe. The funeral service at St Paul’s


Church, Low Moor, was conducted bv the Rev. Rodney Nicholson.


Student tackles world problems


Clitheroe on a scale of one to 10 as a place to live, 80% of re sp o n d e n ts awarded eight. Children particularly valued local shops, but


A B LU E PR IN T for th e fu tu re has been drawn up by a group o f y o u n g p eo p le — including a Clitheroe student. With manv of th e


were concerned about pol­ lution. Adults found the friendliness of local people an outstanding feature. Many felt the size of


country’s leaders, they t h r a s h e d o u t


t h e


world’s problems for a te lev is io n documen­ tary to be broadcast in


Clitheroe was just right and expressed fears that, if more houses were built, the town’s character might be destroyed. The introduction of


p a rk in g charges was extremely unpopular, while the market redevel­ opment was considered positive feature. The questions were


to go on the course but have a Sport Science quali­ fication might be able to h e lp o th e r s . C a ro l Richardson is looking for people interested in work­ ing on the Fitness for Life seneme as it continues to expand.


devised by the children and one which attracted a p a r t i c u l a r ly s t ro n g response was: “If you won the National Lottery, would you stay in Clith­


those answering said they would stay!


Close, who is an under­ g ra d u a te s tu d e n t of English and Media at col­ lege in Leeds, was joined by another 209 of her gen­ eration for Granada Tele­ vision’s documentary called “Century 21 — The Next Generation”. She said: “I found the conference to be a really good experience, through which I learnt a great


the Autumn. Miss Marie-Louise Fagan (19), of Stirling


eroe or move somewhere else?”. Over two-thirds of


society, were put into groups*with field experts, one of whom was Kibble Valley MP Nigel Evans. He was asked to take part because of his knowledge of, and bis campaigning


against, drugs. The young people, many of whom have never voted


before, debated their ideas and aspirations for a future Britain and they came tip with general as well as specific conclu­ sions. These include phas­ ing out the British mon­ archy and replacing it with an elected, non-executive president; devolved parlia­ ments for Wales and Scot­ land; a Bill of Rights; and a Freedom of Information


E E ? R f rO N E \W IT H ;“A L L .”vTV-'[->A/l D E O A N D Marie- Louise


ence, the young peonle, aged between 1G and 21 and selected from a vari­ ety of backgrounds to be representative of British


deal.” At the two-day confer­


Act. The set of policies they worked out is to be called The Manchester Declara­ tion and it is to be sent to political parties and other organisations, such as voluntary groups. Miss Fagan, a former St A u g u s tin e ’s RC High


groups to debate all sorts of problems. Generally, we wanted to create a better environment for our chil­


dren to grow up in.” The conference was


School pupil and a Clith­ eroe Royal Grammar School sixth-former, said: “We were put into 10


chaired by television news


women’s issues writer Germaine Greer, a former


presenter Jon Snow and it included Labour’s deputy leader, John I’rescot,


chief constable and a for­ mer h<*ad of the prison


service, among others. Mr Evans said: “The


concept of the conference is good, but I was a bit disappointed in the end product. However, young people are tremendously committed and it ill-be- hoves us not to listen to what they are saying.”


seen on Granada TV in October.


The programme can be They’re all winners at school sports


EVERYON E was a gold medal winner at a Sabden school’s sports day. Younnsters a t St


Mary’s RC Primary took p a r t in a series o f traditiona l race favourites, such as th e egg and spoon (with golf ball subs titute s) , plus sa ck and bean bag


competitions. The event was a team


pupils on. “ It was a lovely day


effort and was well-supported by parents, who turned out in droves to cheer the


and they were all winners as far as we were concerned,“ said a


spokesman. Our photograph shows


some of the Sabden pupils cheering on their race team members (CATD885).


Invitation


KIBBLE VALLEY resi­ dents involved in the SuperScan Appeal are invited to a talk organised by the Blackburn and Dis­ trict Epilepsy Support Group. The meeting, at B la c k b u rn C e n t r a l Library on July 31st at 7 p.m., will include aa update on the appeal so far and information on the MRI scanner from Dr Rahman, a member of the SuperScan team.


Tosside theft


a n ISOLATED farm building in Tosside was broken into last Thursday between 9-15 a.m. and 10 n m. Electrical equipment­ valued at £1,G50 was sto­ len, including a Mig elec­ tric welder, an air coin- presser, assorted tools and two angle grinders.


£15 stolen


BURGLARS struck at a h o u se in C1 i t h e 1o e between 12-30 a.m. and b- 30 a.m. on Tuesday. The downstairs windows ol the


house in Standen Road were forced open during the burglary, m which ilo


A PORTABLE telephone,


was stolen. Worth £200


vAued at £200, was stolen rom blue Rover Vitesse


cm- parked in The Acres Barrow, between 10-30 1 _ ... Monday and i


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Outdoor meetings


popular TWO outdoor Tuesday meetings of Ribblesdalo Camera Club have proved a hit with members. An outdoor portraiture


session was held at Thor- ncyholme Hall, Dunsop Bridge, by kind permis­ sion of Michael and Can- dice Reilly. The weather was dry but cloudy, which allowed the use of flash guns, producing an excel­ lent effect and much easier control than natural light. Wives, girlfriends, sons and daughters acted as members’ models. A three-mile walk from


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