Clltheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 16 Clltheroe Advertiser & Times, March 26th, 1998


Ribble Valley’s voters of tomorrow get an


insight into workings of local government


by Ben Carlish


IT was not exactly the storm­ ing of the Winter Palace, but Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil had its own democratic revolution when Year 10 pupils from the area con­ verged on the council cham­ ber to take officers and the


Mayor to task. As part of the borough council's


"Civics For Schools" day, 27 young­ sters from three Ribble Valley schools were invited to the corridors of power to improve their under­


standing of local government. M a y o r o f the R ibb le V al le y Coun.


Jenny Grimes welcomed students to the seminar and introduced the day's activ­ ities. Then, Chief Executive M r David Morris gave a talk on how the borough council works and the role of council­ lors, after which Mrs Kath Law, Licens­ ing and Electoral Registration Officer, explained the importance of voting and


the electoral register. Next on the agenda was a quiz set by


M r Mor ris, in which schoolchildren answered questions on what they had learned in the course of the morning. Of course, as any councillor will testi­


fy, the wheels of democracy need a regu­ lar oiling, so, before the next session, the young patricians paused to refresh them­


selves with cans of soft drinks and bags of crisps, courtesy of Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council. By means of introduction to the next


session, Chief Environmental Officer Mr James Russell gave a seamless presenta­ tion, using hi-tech computer visual aids, on issues surrounding the environment v. employment debate. In his lecture, he examined the nature of


pollution, its cost, control measures restricting it and national and interna­ tional strategies designed to combat it. All this was balanced by a careful explanation of the demands of the local economy. The audience then split into two to


debate the question: "Should industry be centred around towns and cities or should it be dispersed around more rural areas?" Whether it was on account of digesting


Mr Russell’s comprehensive briefing, or whether they were simply not used to debating such issues, the students remained surprisingly quiet for energetic teenagers. Nevertheless, they all enthusi­ astically posted their votes in ballot boxes positioned in a mock polling station, ably managed by Mrs Law. Overall, the young democrats concurred


it had been an enjoyable and worthwhile exercise. Moorland's Christopher Johal said: " I t made us more aware of what the council is doing. I t will definitely encour­ age me to vote when I am old enough." Our pictures show, clockwise from the


top, pupils of Moorland School queueing up to vote (030398/29/6a), Moorland's Christopher Johal getting his point across to Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Jenny Grimes (030398/29/lla) and the scene in the council chamber (030398/29/0a).


Destruction of countryside if farmers not helped - MP


LOCAL MP Mr Nigel Evans has forecast "the destruction of the countryside" if the


Government does not help farmers more. This week he has knock-on effect on other


been speaking in the House of Commons about the issue, but so far the Government has had nothing to add to its previous respons­


es to protests. M r Evans says: "Since


Labour came to power last May, the problems which many farmers face have got worse and worse. "From the 50% fall in


farm incomes in the last year to the strength of the pound denying farmers export rights, through to the ban on beef on the bone, this Government has shown itself to be no friend of the farmer. " I f it doesn't speedily act


to help our farmers, then they will go out of business.


This will have a massive


Ainsworth and Dent showroom wins Best in Britain accolade


EXCEL­ LENCE AND QUALITY: Ainsworth and Dent kitchen and bcd-


A PENDLE kitchen and bathroom showroom has proved it is head and shoulders above the rest by


winning a "Best in Britain" award. The Colne-based family business of Ainsworth and Dent


Ltd, in Regent Street, opposite Asda, was one of three final­ ists in the bathroom showroom section of the National Kitchens and Bathrooms Industry Awards. Even though the business opened 52 years ago, this year


was the first time it entered the prestigious national compe­ tition. Results were announced at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, where brothers Neil and Andrew Dent discovered that their business had been awarded joint


second place. Judges from Europe’s top bathroom and kitchen firms


said that the high standard of entries, especially among the top few competitors, had made it “ almost impossible to


select a first” . An aluminium plaque was presented to Neil by former


newreader Angela Rippon. He said: “After striving for so long for perfection, we find it very gratifying to have an


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not expected for the two brothers, it is not surprising that the outstanding busi­ ness, where excellence and integrity come as standard, is so highly regarded. The firm only sells quali­


ty goods which are accessible on any budget. Both the kitchen and bathroom appli­ ances on display arc the sort of items o f which you dream. Self-cleaning ovens, steam rooms and air baths


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Advertising co-ordinated by MARK JACKSON


are only a sample o f the impressive range of goods on offer at the showroom. The major ity of cus­


tomers who visit Ainsworth and Dent are those who have settled into their home, and plan many years there.


I t is hard to believe how sheer indulgence can be achieved at such low cost. With steam rooms starting from £445, and spa baths similar to Jacuzzis from £399, it is not surprising that many houses in the area are now fitted with


these designs. It is not only Pendle peo­


ple who have been impressed with the quality of kitchens and bathrooms in the show-, room. One couple from Swe­ den, on a visit to the area, bought £9,000 of items from the displays. An exclusive solid oak fit­


ted kitchen, two bathroom suites, including an Airbath comer bath and bidet, and a vanity unit, are now being shipped to Sweden. Neil Dent explained: “A t


first the couple were just browsing, but they were so taken with the traditional oak kitchen and Victorian - style bathrooms they want­ ed to take them home with them.” He added: “ They obvi­


ously thought they were get­ ting good value for money, despite the shipping costs. We are not exporters but we always do our best to satisfy our customers' require­ ments. We gave them a 3-D design of the kitchen so they would know how it would look in their own home.” The 3-D computer facili­


ty at the showroom is very impressive. It enables the customer to "walk" around their new kitchen before they decide it is what they want. There are plenty of units to choose from and view in your 3-D kitchen, before you pick the final design. The most popular oven on sale at the moment is the DeDietrich oven, which cleans itself at the touch of a button. But if


GOOD SALE: Salesman Denis Dcwhurst with just one of the bathrooms on display at Ainsworth and Dent. 230398/13/8.


that doesn’ t take your fancy, there will certainly be something there that does. Ainsworth and Dent can


provide customers with a detailed plan of where the units should go in your kitchen, if they decide to fit it themselves. They do pro­ vide a fitting service, which can be done while the cus­ tomer is living in the home. Recently customers have trusted the company so


much that they have allowed its workers to f it a kitchen or bathroom in their home while they were, on holiday. Whether it is a full fitted


kitchen or bathroom, or even a .tap or t i le ,


Ainsworth and Dent have e v e ry thin g you need to improve your home. Ca ll 862509 to allow


Neil, Andrew, Denis, Dave or Lee to design your bath­ room or kitchen.


rural industries - in effect, destroying the countryside "Jack Cunningham, the


Agriculture Minister, has shown that he has little or no understanding of rural ways, in spite of represent­ ing a rural constituency himself. "When we raised impor­


tant issues associated with farmers in the House of Commons recently, he refused to be present and hid himself away in the Commons smoking room." M r Evans is waiting to


see what further proposals ministers have, if any, to help agriculture. So far an early retirement package with cash handouts has been suggested - but it appears that it would only apply to beef farmers.


Ramblers pause in memory of friend


SO M E 3 0 Clitheroe Ramblers and friends paid their respects to the memory of a for­ mer member during a walk in the local coun­


tryside. T h e y paused for a few


moments to remember Joan Bradbury at a spot, near Cheetall Farm, where' her ashes had been scat­


tered the previous week. T h e sound o f curlews accompanied both occa­


sions. The group, led by John


Whitehead, set o f f from Clitheroe on an overcast day for an eight-and-a-half-


mile walk. Th e route went along'


Back Commons and Chor- ley House, through fields


meeting the road a t Low M o o r top. I t continued,


over Edisford Bridge, the walkers noting where the leper hospital and chapel were sited in former times. They then passed into the fields leading to Cheetall


Farm. The walk continued to


Bashall Hall and the for­ mer barracks, seen from where troops were dis­ patched to capture K ing . Henry V I at Brungerley Bridge. A fte r walking along an


ancient track passing Sad­ dle Bridge, they arrived at T a lb o tB r id g e , where a nearby cottage was once the Woolpack Inn. Th e path passed Braddup, Buckstall and DaisyHill farms before crossing the Slaidburn road to M i l l Farm and then downhill to Waddington by Feazer Wood and back to Clitheroe.


Driving skills


M O TO R IS T S are being invited to spruce up their driving skills for spring.


A six-week better-driving


course, beginning at 8 p.m. on A p r i l 7th, is being organised by Blackburn Area Road Safety Associa­ tion from Blackburn Northern Sports Club, Pleckgate.


Course fees are £20 and


£15 for students. For fur­ ther information and to reserve places, phone 01204 852605 or 01254 51777.


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