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8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 24th, 1997 prize is passed on to
A CLITHEROE wo man has donated £850 worth of books to her children's
former
school after winning a national competition in the Guardian news paper. Mrs Jean Dinsdale, of
West View, presented £500 worth of books, £250 in book tokens and the Oxford Children's Encyclo pedia, valued at £100, to the pupils of St James's CE Primary School, in a spe cial end-of-term assembly. Her three children, Rose
(19), Kate (16) and Sam (12), all attended St James’s. Mrs Dinsdale was also the chairman of the Friends' Association for seven' years, and she still helps out on a voluntary basis from time to time. She said: "It was a natur
al choice to give the prize to the school." Mrs Dinsdale had to
LETTERS
Criticism undermines the credibility of organisation
HOW sad that Friends of the Earth should belittle the efforts of the young people of the Kib ble Valley and Hyndburn schools, who, in their own time, are involved in Young Enter prise. In an age when the temptations of
society are publicised as undermining the youth of today, participation in Young Enterprise is helping cultivate a responsible and worthy under standing of the world of business and commerce. To see the development and
rewarding to the advisers from indus try, link teachers and we of the Area Board. Their final presentation sees young people, who would never have had the courage to speak in public at the outset, making a summing up and financial report that would be a credit to many pics. The morality of honest work seems
Nature! CAFOD and those local charities close to the supporting schools, have benefited. I do feel that Friends of the Earth
has rather undermined the credibili ty by attempting to find
maturing of our young achievers, as they proceed through the gamut of forming a limited company and fol lowing the steps required to take it through to liquidation, is most
to me to be something we should never discourage. Many of our achievers’ companies have, over the last 10 years, made products using recycled waste in the form of scrap wood and off-cut, scrap tubing for wind chimes, old cans reworked for clock faces and many other ingenious
products.
almost always donated to charity and I know the Worldwide Fund for
When liquidating, any profit is .
unfavourable aspects of the work of Young Enterprise. It could so easily have had a
demoralising effect on our achievers, but knowing their stren g th and
tenacity, I am sure they will also see it as a misdirection of the efforts of
Friends of the Earth, which, I am sure, could be b e tte r channelled towards improving our environment.
TREVOR ROBERTS, Chairman, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Young Enterprise Area Board.
answer 20 questions on children's books - and got a little bit of help from the experts! She commented: "I used the brain power of staff from several Lan cashire libraries and asked
always thought things like this happened to other people. I am really pleased.”
one of the ladies from Kaydee Bookshop." Of her win, she said: "I
Chilean adventure beckons Clare
SAWLEY woman Clare Moyle is swop ping the bright lights of London for a remote area of Chile as part of a four-month expedi tion to help its people. Miss Moyle (27), of
got a few things to get. Everything has to be syn thetic as the conditions are so wet at this time of year." Of the expedition, former
Laneside Cottage, is set to jet off to the Patagonian Andes on Monday, where, as assistant logistics man ager, she will make sure that other members of the 200-strong team are kitted out with equipment and food to carry out projects in remote areas. Since discovering that
she had been selected for the trip, which has been organised by Raleigh Inter national, Miss Moyle has been busy preparing herself for the gruelling months ahead. She said: "I've still
Moorland School pupil, Miss Moyle, said: "It is a daunting prospect, but a very exciting one." Whilst in Chile, she will
be involved in helping to build a school for local chil dren and housing for the homeless and the elderly, as part of a scheme sponsored by the British Embassy. The party will also include scientists from the Natural History Museum who will be researching exotic Chilean creatures, as well as the country's national animal, the deer, which is becoming extinct. Raleigh, formerly known as Opera tion Raleigh, has teams on various projects in Chile,
Our picture shows Mrs
Dinsdale presenting books and book tokens to Mr Paul Adnitt, the head teacher of St James’s. (CAT15144)
Captains of industry contribute more to the environment
ical that Mr Sagar did not seek to learn something of the Young Enterprise movement before he penned the letter published on December 18th. May I stress that Young
HOW often is it true that "he who bangs the drum loudest has the least knowledge?" Hence, it is perhaps typ
ager is a far cry from Miss Moyle's real life as a textile design graduate. She cur rently works for I.D. Mag azine in London, for whom she designs merchandise. She will even turn her hand to journalism on her return from Chile, as she has been asked to write a report about her experiences. Miss Moyle says she
applied for the expedition as "I wanted a challenge". Her brother, Ben, went on a similar trip, organised by Raleigh, to Siberia several years ago. She is due to return to
Britain in early April and feels the Chilean adventure will teach her a lot about
both helping local people and supporting scientists working on research pro jects. The job of logistics man
ence of Young Enterprise, I have often been made to feel very humble by the awareness of environmen tal issues shown by the young people and their wish to bring a strong envi ronmental theme into their business. Mr Sagar might be
management, which she hopes to put to good use in her future career. Miss Moyle has had to
gather together her own £1,000 travel costs and after an earlier appeal in the Advertiser and Times, many local people came forward, including some old school friends. She added: "I would just like to say a big thank-you to everyone who has helped and sup ported me."
Christmas shines brightly at Pendle Club
A FESTIVE candle idea from Norway flickered brightly when bridge club pensioners attended their annual Christ mas lunch a t the Pendle Club, Clitheroe. Party organiser
Miss Ada Yates pro vided floating candles for the tables, similar to ones she had seen during a holiday cruise around the Norwegian coast. "The candles were
placed in glasses half full of water, creating a warm
Enterprise places great emphasis on ensuring that young people participating recognise the responsibili ties of a business beyond making a product and sell ing it. They are encouraged to ensure that their busi nesses show responsibility to customers, shareholders, the welfare of the work force and the environment! In my 10 years' experi
recycling scrap material. Also, one of the support products, a sweatshirt, entailed the design of a Save the World logo with the inscription "Handle with Care". All this from 15 to 16-year-olds! Mr Sagar commented
interested to learn that the Young Enterprise compa ny, which recently won the UK Best Company compe tition, chose to call itself "Milieu". I feel certain that Mr Sagar will know that "milieu", from the French, means "surroundings" or "environment". Milieu produced a writ
on the useless products that, in his view, the Young Enterprise companies had been encouraged to manu facture and impose on the public. On the contrary, I have
ten Environmental Policy to guide the operation of its business. Its main prod uct was manufactured by
Taking care of hedgehogs
WE might have waited a while for winter to arrive, but when it did it came . with a vengeance. At the first sign of snow,
we rushed out to hang a "bird cake" in the tree, safely out of range of the drooling labrador. We have also put down some dried food and water
in a sheltered spot for any waking hedgehogs. Even though hedgehogs .
hibernate, there is still a chance you could see one while you are out this win ter. From time to time dur ing the cold season, a hedgehog will wake and forage around for a quick snack before retiring again. If you like hedgehogs,
delightful creatures. Many of your readers
will know of the existence of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Oth ers maybe interested in its aims. They are: - • To encourage and give advice to the public about
the care of hedgehogs, par ticularly when injured,., sick orphaned, treated cru elly or in any danger. • To encourage the
glow through the glass," she said. The candles provided a centrepiece on each of
seven bridge tables. There was a buffet lunch, fol lowed by the usual weekly bridge session for the 28
party-goers. Our picture shows Mr
Tom Thornber serving sherry to the ladies. (CAT 15024)
you do not have to go out into the countryside to see one. Try leaving a plate of tinned, meat-based pet food (or some of the dried hedgehog food we sell through our Hogalogue) and a shallow tip-over proof bowl of water in the garden. Hedgehogs appre ciate an easy snack, so you will be helping them and be giving yourself the chance to see one of these
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research into the behav ioural habits of hedgehogs and to ascertain the best
methods of assisting their survival. Anyone who wishes to
learn more about the soci ety, its activities and the wide range of hedgehog goods which are sold should send a stamped addressed envelope to the following address:- British Hedgehog
Preservation Society, Knowbury House, Shrop shire, SY8 3LQ.
A. H. COLES.
seen products designed entirely at the youngsters' instigation, which promote animal conservation, cre ate a better environment for bats, encourage the feeding of birds and draw attention to safety in the home.
Finally, Mr Sagar has
the audacity to imply that captains of . industry will lack moral responsibility. I can assure Mr Sagar that many such captains con tribute more to improve our environment, and have an awareness of the fragili ty of the unique and beau tiful planet we live on, than the members of the fanci ful societies who seem to spend their time tying themselves into trees and assume th a t nobody but themselves shows any con cern.
GORDON BLAIN, Retired Captain of Industry, The Rydings, Langho.
Why are there empty shops?
THE continuous com plaining by the Chamber of Trade regarding the pro liferation of charity shops in the town makes me won der if the members have ever considered why there are so many vacant sites in our main street. Shops are usually vacat ed for two basic reasons.
The shop owner has made enough to retire, or can't: make ends meet.-Then; they blame the council. : The chamber claims more than 20 shops suffer from lack of trade attributable to charity shops, a figure I very much doubt. But to balance this figure there are many prosperous busi nesses. Therefore, realise the competition and take appropriate action. They certainly can't afford the luxury of bygone days when shops opened from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Half and full day closing is a thing of the past. I returned last week
after six weeks out of the country, my first trip into town on Wednesday, the week before Christmas, and the town looked dead. A tourist attraction? Rub bish! I dread to think what
the chamber's reaction to the proposed Sainsbury's development will be. From my queries in the town, the
majority of shoppers think it's a great idea. Council lors should look upon the plan and realise the credit side, the confidence in the area by one of our premier companies. How many towns the
, Admittedly, the council: has a responsibility to shopkeepers, but residents who elected councillors should be their first con cern: this time don't let them down, as many feel you have in the past. Don't beat about the bush too long, for I'm sure Sains bury's has many alterna tive sites. On a personal note, it is
size of Clitheroe could boast the two major super markets in the country? And what a filip to the Whalley Road area - long needed. .1 . ■ ■ .
60 years since the name J. Sainsbury graced a shop front in the town. My grandfather was in busi ness from 1905-1938 in Moor Lane as a gents' out
' always has been all my life here - the welfare and progress of the town. You cannot halt progress.
fitter - now Kaydee. Were I a relative, you could say my reason to be nepotism; my main concern — and
GEOFF SAINSBURY, Beverley Drive,
Clitheroe..
Ask local authority to extend dog warden service
A READER who is also an RSPCA member has sent me a letter from the Advertiser and Times headed, "Can Anyone Offer Me Advice?" As I am not aware that a response has been given on behalf of the RSPCA, perhaps I can reply. The letter refers to a stray dog in Lon-
gridge and the apparent failure of the RSPCA to attend. Parliament has decided to treat dogs differently to all other crea tures, and the law places responsibility for stray dogs clearly with the local authority, who usually appoint dog wardens to attend to this duty. Unfortunately, we all know dog wardens
in most areas only work "office" hours and dogs frequently stray in the evening and at weekend. The police have a responsibility to
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accept stray dogs taken to a police station, but this would not have helped the letter's writer, as he was unable to catch the dog. My advice is to ask the local authority
to extend dog warden cover so th a t the public can obtain assistance 24;hours a day. The RSPCA, a charity, provides what
limited assistance we can 24 hours a day for injured deer, hedgehogs, rabbits, etc., mentioned by the writer, as these creatures are not covered by government legislation.
BERNARD DIVINE, Regional Manager, RSPCA North-West Regional Headquarters,. Middleton Road, Chadderton.
Comments lacked
research
. made in a le t te r to th Advertiser and Time regarding the operation c Young Enterprise in th Hyndburn and Ribble Va:
I WAS dismayed to rea. the comments recent!
ley area. The opinions expresse '
by its author were, at bes short-sighted, and th
obvious product ol Utti research and no undei
standing.
to Young Enterprise in th Clitheroe area and volur teer my time and skills t
assist th e young peopl participating to excel. Young Enterprise is
national educational chan ty supported by sponsor and volunteers like me who a c t in partnershii with local schools. P a r t ic ip an ts benefi
from hands-on "learning bj doing" experiences, whicl are further enhanced b; competitions and a nation ally-recognised qualifica
result from our actiyitie: . are used to repay the initia investment received fron shareholders, with any sur plus typically being donat ed to local and educationa
tion. Any profits which dc
charities. • Young Enterprise exists
to provide experiences which will educate anc develop young people ir. the understanding of busi
ness in a changing and more environmentally aware world.
strong emphasis on envi ronmental, ethical and moral issues in the work place to reinforce similar messages promoted in
We seek to promote a :
school. I t is my hope that some
■their experiences and go on to become the Anita Rod dicks as well as the Richard Bransons of the future. The letter's author and
of those participating in Young Enterprise will use
I am a business advise ’ .
the organisation ^ repre sents would do well to find
out more about Young Enterprise and how they can take a positive role and participate in helping us to ensure that our young peo ple develop entrepreneurial skills, side-by-side with a strong moral, ethical and environmental conscience,
all of which can then be used for the future benefit of usall.
,.
MATTHEW PARROTT/ Business Adviser,. , Young Enterprise.
Thank you God for
Christmas Day
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year, I t fills our hearts with
joy and cheer, Delicious food is on
our plate, Christ's birthday do
out charming, The trees and trims
we celebrate. Every house is decked
look very warming, The fairy lights do
twinkle bright, / Like Bethlehem's star
children sleep, To dream tha t Santa
their wish will keep, The morn' arrives,
they waken soon, , And never rest 'til
afternoon. As darkness falls this
shining bright, "Off to bed dears", par-
MRS BARBARA HUNT, Crowtrces Gardens, Chatburn.
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SOME 90 people were present at (lie Clilheroe II Club Indies' evening - the best attend,..,,. The event was held at the Mooreoeli Inn, Waddlngton, and proved a great success. Oi.r
midge - rt’V’ ' ‘-*0 ’> _ success. Our p.cture shows some of the officiajgj ‘ '" i . Ladies toasted by the 41 Club
entssay, "Thank-you God for Christmas Day.
Christmas night, With childrens' eyes all
:
on that great night. On Christmas Eve the
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