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Local special unit creates more jobs and spends £300,000 on patients’ care


by Tim Procter


NEARLY a third of a million pounds is to be spent on further improvements to the forensic ser­ vices unit at Calderstones Hospi­ tal, Whalley. The money - £300,000 - will go on


expanding educational and recreational facilities for the patients, both as part of their treatment and also to offer the type of lifestyle available at other simi­ lar places for people with learning diffi­ culties and related problems. There are currently 140 beds at the


unit, but discharges since admissions were suspended last year mean the num­ ber occupied is down to 121. However, after months of discussions and staff training and recruitment, the trust will soon admit patients again, with nine already scheduled to arrive. .The scarcity of the accommodation and professional expertise provided by the Unit is likely to mean more before long. In recent times a number of new jobs


have been created in several employ­ ment categories at Calderstones, includ­ ing an additional psychiatrist. On the nursing side, there are now 140 qualified staff and the full time equivalent of 206


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Martin Blackburn reports


THE refurbishment of the spectacular lantern tower at Blackburn Cathedral is nearing comple­ tion, but a last big push for funding is still required. Anglicans from the


Ribble Valley maintain close links with the cathedral. It is also the biggest church in the area and a major fea­ ture of East Lan­


cashire. The landmark trad i­


tionally has Burnley con­


Siquesi;nqKjthe stained •glass stood.1 tlie^test of


nections, as it was origi­ nally built with funds pro­ vided by the Thompson family from there back in 1967. Unfortunately, nei- thej^thehuilding tech-


t ' -The octagonal tower will i feature 56 panels of stained


glass, several of which are now in place, depicting the "Spirit of God". It will fea­ ture fire and water to signi­ fy the Pentecostal flame and the water of baptism. During the winter and


after dark the tower will be lit up and shine out over the town and it is anticipated that work could be finished by the end of the year. By that time, it is hoped


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can help us once more," said Canon Andrew Hind- ley (pictured), of fhecathe- drat.


and individuals have sup­ ported the project up to now, and fund-raisers are appealing for another big effort as they aim to com­ plete the last lap. "We are hoping people


that fund-raising will be complete, but currently it is around £60,000 short of the projected £875,000 target. Many firms, churches


unqualified ones at the site, some work-


ing part time. . , Expansion of further education for


residents is seen as a priority by the trust, and skills are taught at various nationally-recognised levels. Catering has already been very successful and other examination or purely recreational subjects to be either introduced or expanded include sewing art and craft, graphics, screen printing, art and com­ puter-generated design, pottery paint­ ing, stencilling, jewellery making, drama, poetry, music, upholstery and wrought ironwork. The unit garden will also be built up,


offering the possibility of gaining quali­ fications for residents, with more poly­ tunnels expanding the range of plants, shrubs and trees produced for sale. A sports and leisure complex is being


created out of the present.gym, with evening and weekend openings to pro­ vide maximum use time for both staff and patients. A co-ordinator will either be appointed from the staff or recruited from outside to ensure best use is made of what is available.


: use of a variety of educational and ther­ apeutic topics. The range of activities of


A new drop-in centre will provide an informal venue for small groups to make


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the social clubs and their opening times will also be widened. ,•


Altogether, the Galderstones NHS 1


Trust has some 1,200 employees at vari­ ous sites and homes over a wide area,- extending many miles from its base. To help staff recruitment, a-video is to be made illustrating the range of skills and career opportunities offered by the trust. I t will emphasise the value of "life skills" such as handicraft or sports knowledge for Calderstones staff and will be shown at Job Centres, recruitment presenta­ tions and similar.venues. The £10,000 cost is being defrayed by a grant from an education and training consortium.


Firm gives top swimmers an energy boost


ANYONE cheering for the British swimming team in next month's Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur will have a Ribble Valley firm to thank for the team's lightning performances. At the last minute, Sci­


ence in Sport Ltd, based a t Ashwood, Brockhall, has helped the team, who left for their training camp yesterday, by. supplying a substantial quantity of.: energy and recovery prod­ ucts.1 Mr Peter Slater, who runs


Science in Sport with Mr Tim Lawson, said that the company was contacted by the Amateur Swimming Federation of Great Britain to see if it could help. He commented on Tuesday: "A representative contacted me in a panic because the team was flying out tomor­ row - Wednesday - and they needed supplies of. energy bars and drinks and t also the recovery drinks. •"We decided to do the


squad a favour and said they could have as much as


chance to accept Science in Sport's offer and a represen­ tative travelled to the Kib­ ble Valley immediately to collect the supplies. As a result, said Mr Slater, : the


they wanted." The ASF jumped at the


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Top complimentsall round after star-studded event


THE expertise of a Clitheroe businessman contributed greatly towards the £6,800 raised a t a recent star-studded charity auc­


tion. Tributes have been paid to Mr


Ian Lloyd, who wielded the ham­ mer at the auction, which took place during a charity dinner at


Gisbum's Stirk House Hotel. The money is going to the


Michael Elliott Trust Freshfields project. Eastenders' star June Brown, who plays Dot Cotton, cele­ brated 50 years in showbusiness at the hotel and invited a host of celebrities to join her and raise money for the charity, which works with donkeys and children, and of which she is president. The stars, including Liz Dawn,


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GISBURN-BASED top showjumper Carol Richardson sets an unusual record next week. She will partner 10 was four seconds faster


Jean Alexander, Jean Ferguson, Natalie Cassidy and Syd Little, were all well and truly impressed by the area, the hotel and Mr Lloyd's prowess as volunteer auctioneer, and several promised to return. Said tru s t administrator Mr


• Some of the Panama Sports Horses rider's mounts are in several classes and she will be entering the ring well over 60 times, depending on her success in qualifying for finals. There are tens of thou­


different horses in a major six-day festival run by the British Show Jumping Association at Stafford.


. some miniature donkeys from the United States, to work with small children. We are very excited." Mr Stirling paid compliments to


the hotel and said the proprietors, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Weaving, had looked after the celebrities


extremely well. Pictured on stage with TV's Dot


Cotton is Clitheroe estate agent Mi­ lan Lloyd. .


John Stirling: "The total on the night, which was over £5,000, was made up to £6,800 by the stars themselves.The money is already being put to good use and has brought in some rescue cases and'


than her nearest clear round rival. This week she was back at the Gisburn stables, which is home to a, string of horses. Mrs Liz Astall, of Glos-


sop, now owns Gold and she and several other owners will be at the big show next week to see how their


firmed over the summer, with a dozen top-class wins.


sands of showjumping com­ petitors in the country and Miss Richardson has steadi­ ly climbed the ranks recent­ ly r- she is currently 91st nationally. , Her status has been con­


has high hopes of the sta­ ble's own Panama O'Hec, trained at Gisburn after being bought in Ireland. But she will be keen to con­ solidate her reputation by getting the best perfor­ mance out of every ride. "The show organisers


mounts fare. Miss Richardson herself


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At the weekend she empha- Richardson. "I don't think sised her top form by beat- anyone else will be there ing a field of 50 to the


Royal Bank of Scotland title in Edinburgh., Riding Gold, a well-known horse once belonging to Harvey Smith, Miss Richardson


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