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THE controversial prob­ lem of in-line skaters’ safe­ ty is being tackled by Lan­ cashire County Council and Lancashire Constabu­


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Code of conduct launched to help reduce number of in-line skating accidents Rollarblading


lary. They have issued special­


ly-produced Highway Codes for young road users and lists of precautions tar­


geted at in-line skaters. Skaters are being asked


to wear a helmet and pro­ tective pads for wrists, elbows and knees, and to check their equipment reg­


ularly. They are advised to skate


only within their ability in safe areas, never alone or on roads, footpaths, near water or inside buildings. The guide also advises them to look out for other people and check the area before


MP attacks minister’s arrogance on


farming LOCAL MP Mr Nigel Evans hit out again at Agriculture Minister Dr Jack Cunningham. He said: "Mr Cunning­


ham's failure to show up for a Commons debate last week is an appalling­ ly arrogant way to treat the democratic process and shows his true feel­ ings towards farmers and the agricultural sector. "To simply hide away in


the Commons smoking room is a shameful act of disregard for those who feel that the crisis in agricul­ ture is important enough to warrant a debate in the


Commons. "Jack Cunningham is


the Minister who has brought in the beef on the bone ban, even though con­ sumers have a one in one billion chance of contract­ ing CJD from eating it. He is the Minister who has refused to apply for Brus­ sels aid for the beleaguered farmers. And he is the Min­ ister who has cut essential payments to farmers but failed to stop the imports of cheap subsidised meat, which may not meet our high standards of meat


hygiene. "It is not surprising that


he does not have the courage to come to Cham­ ber. His argument is weak and his logic is flawed. There are bigger risks asso­ ciated with smoking, eat­ ing many other foods, and even playing rugby is more dangerous. "Jack Cunningham


exposed himself to the risk of passive smoking in the smoking room rather than expose himself to the embarrassment of answer­ ing MPs' questions. He is a


disgrace."


Pupils fast for sanctuary


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RUMBLING tummies among four pupils from Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School funded extra rations for guests at a nearby animal shelter. In a sponsored fast, stu­


dents James Aldred, Celeste Harling, Alison Ball and Lynsey Threlfall raised £100 for the Only Foals and Horses' Sanctu­ ary in Oswaldtwistle.


YOUNGSTERS from Langho Pre-school Playgroup had a


spring in their step when told that their sponsored trampoline


bounce had raised


nearly £150. The "boingathon" was


organised to raise money for toys and equipment for the group, which is a regis­ tered charity. More than 20 children, aged between two and four, jumped up to 20 bounces each, over three fun-filled days. All the children were jumping for joy by the


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Upland farmers could get grants for development


AN innovative new support programme for Lan­ cashire's upland farmers could provide the key to business development grants of as much as


£25,000. The Lancashire Farm


Enterprise Programme, which provides free busi­ ness advice to the farming community, can help with the preparation of business plans which are vital when applying for grant assis­ tance from the Lancashire Farm Tourism Initiative. Grant aid is available


through the initiative in the European Objective 5b area of the county, roughly the Bowland hills and parts of the Lune and Ribble


Valleys. Capital grants of up to


£25,000 are available for improving existing visitor facilities and for new devel­


opment. Eligible enterprises


include bed and breakfast; self catering cottages: cara­


van and camping sites; open farms; pony trekking and fishing. Marketing grants of up


to £4,000 over three years are available to encourage farmers to increase their income from diversified businesses and provide rel­ evant skills and training. Items such as new brochures and signs can be considered for grant aid. Ribble Valley Borough


Council is one of the authorities involved in the finance of the Lancashire Farm Enterprise Pro­


gramme. More information is


available from Mr FrankAllman, tel. 01772 203020 or Mr Denis O'Connor, tel. 01942 821222.


► In September, the play­


group will have some vacancies for children aged two onwards. For further information contact Mrs Holden on 01524 824138. (120298/4/2)


When rollcrbhdmg or staling, make sure you do so safely and without causing a nuisance to others. Rollcrbladc only on the pavement, never on the road. Try to avoid busy areas and always take care near other pedestrians, particularly young children and the elderly. Rollerblading may be banned on certain pavements -


look out for the signs._____________ skating for obstructions or


holes. Skaters should also tell


someone where they are going and what time they will be back. As skaters can reach


speeds of around 45 m.p.h., in-line skating becomes a dangerous sport when skaters are inexperienced or do not skate in appropriate places. Unfortunately, in the


Kibble Valley there are few areas where skaters are not at risk to themselves or the public and the situation relies on the personal respon­ sibility of those involved. Lancashire Constabu­


lary's Road Safety Officer, Chief Inspector Ian Bell, said: "Sprains and broken bones are common among skaters. Those most at risk of injury are aged 10 to 14-


years-old, and the recent death of a skater in Black­ pool has tragically high­ lighted the dangers." His comments are sup­


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ported by the chairman of Lancashire County Coun­ cil's Highways Committee, County Coun. Richard Toon, who said: "In Lan­ cashire, records for the last two years show over 20 peo­ ple were injured and one person died from this sport. Experts believe that the number of people injured is probably far higher, as many accidents go unreported. I am especially concerned about young people skating on, or close to roads. "Nobody wants to stop


people having fun, but skaters should be aware of the dangers. All we ask is that they follow our guide­ lines for safe and fun skat­


ing."


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I of the year [ NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for Com- municare's Nurse of the Year award - and, for the first time, members of the public will be


able to vote. The award is open to


all community nurses, and nomination forms are now available from health centres in the Ribble Valley area. The Nurses' Amenity


Fund, as the award was originally known, was established as a result of


donations from grateful relatives and patients, who wished to express their appreciation for the nursing care given to them by district nurses. In 1991 it became an Overseas Scholarship Award, with the winners selected on the merit of written submissions on a wide spectrum of health care subjects. In 1997 the whole


concept was changed and nurses were nomi­ nated by their col­ leagues for the title of "Community Nurse of the Year", with substan­ tial cash prizes replacing the overseas scholarship. Now the competi­


tion's two sponsors, Communicare NHS


Trust and Vernon Carus Ltd, Preston, have


I decided to include nomi­ nations from members of the public and all health care professionals living in Communicare's catchment area. Anyone wishing to nominate their commu­ nity nurse should return completed forms to Communicare NHS Trust Headquarters, 33 Eagle Street, Accring­ ton, by March 23rd. Those short-listed will be interviewed by Mr Tom Langlands, Direc­ tor of Primary Care and Nursing Education, with the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting prior to an official presentation evening at Mytton Fold Farm Hotel on June


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