2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 28th, 1998


It’s official - the Ribble really is a healthy place to live


THERE is yet more vividly clear evidence that the Rib­ ble Valley is a healthy place


to live. Whether it is teenage pregnan­


cies, mental illness, most causes of death, bouncing babies, smoking, or filled teeth, detailed figures in the annual report of the area's Director of Public Health reflect well on local health and local peo­ ple. National averages are easily beaten in many cases. The director, Dr Stephen Mor­


ton, mentions "high levels of inequalities" across East Lan­ cashire and says they will not be turned round quickly. "There is growing evidence that many are the result of health influences which act through an individual's lifetime and that childhood influ­ ences have a lasting impact on health chances," he comments. The Ribble Valley's prosperity intmi flnmntirps not merely


favourably but starkly with most of the rest of the area which, as a whole, is fourth most deprived in


the North. A complex indicator figure, the


Jarman Score, based on a variety of social factors, gives an average for the six health authority bor­ oughs of 12.69. Blackburn pushes it up with a reading of 31, Burnley and Pendle are each 21, Hyndburn 14 and much better off Rossendale just four. But the area average would be quite different without the Ribble Valley - it has an aston­ ishing figure of minus 261 Deaths from all causes of people


est in the whole area. The popula­ tion make-up may account for


this. Long-term illness is well below


the national average, and so are mental health needs and teeth problems in 12-year-olds. Ribble Valley residents are less


behaviour such as cycling." This reflected on the low pro­


portion of smokers, those report­ ing mental health problems or a no-excercise lifestyle and a high


number of cycle users. The meningitis outbreak in


likely to be admitted to hospital before their mid-sixties but - pos­ sibly due to the number of retire­ ment homes - more likely to be when they get older. Mental health admissions for the area are "remarkably low". Another low is the number of


under 75 are 18% above average in Burnley, with a similar figure in most other towns - yet the Ribble Valley has eight per cent under the average.There are under-average, scores too for deaths from heart disease and most cancers, although breast cancer is not only average for the country but marginally the high­


Whalley last year is mentioned in the report — it accounted for three of the five cases in the Ribble Val­ ley. This was still less than any­ where else in population percent­ age terms—in 1996 there had been just one case. Dr Morton emphasises that he


women having babies, and again the phrase "remarkably low" is applied to the number of teenage


mothers. A health needs survey published


last year is recalled by the report, which comments: "The survey sug­ gests that Ribble Valley experi­ ences lower overall levels of most of the risk factors and higher lev­ els of positive health-related


and his colleagues at the East Lan­ cashire Area Health Authority are keen to have comments on the report. They also ask for people’s thoughts on their work and its benefits and difficulties. The team is bringing out an improvement programme which will need a will­ ingness to innovate and an ability to evaluate and learn.


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to h e lp g e t yo u v o lu n te e r in g


THE Ribble Valley Volunteer number of drop-in sessions as part of Volunteers ^ □lunteerS''


onwhaLcJuntwring may involve and what opportunities, “ T0


heefimt S e held at Whalley Village Hall o n W I


l ik e some more information p a r j j-jn g c h a r g e , : ';


and advice on what is available in the Ribble Val­ ley is invited to pop in to either of the events. The bureau organiser,


Chris Sivers, said: "Volun­ teers get involved in so many ways. They help to run charity shops, youth groups, play schemes and visiting services for elderly


people. "There are volunteering


opportunities available to suit almost anyone who can give anything, from one hour a month to six or more hours per week. Vol­ unteers make a very valu­ able contribution to the local community." Anyone who would like


GREEN-INSPIRED plans-


Evans.In an address to the Gov­ ernment's Environment Minister, Nick Raynsford,


plan under fire ; from MP


to introduce car park- charges at supermarkets is a backdoor tax that must not- be allowed, says MP Nigel-


who is considering the pro­ posal as a means of reducing car use, Mr Evans warned that even if shoppers were not charged directly for parking, the supermarkets which they visited would still be liable and would pass the costs on to customers via


higher prices.


more information about the drop-in sessions, or who is unable to attend, but would like to become involved in volunteering, is welcome to phone the Vol­ unteer Bureau on 01200 422721 during office hours.


the Government must look at ways of encouraging peo­ ple to use public transport, he added: "If they go ahead with this scheme, then every shopper will face a tax oii< the bottom of every shop-,, ping bill."


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Supermarket joins initiative to help mothers feed their babies


THE National Childbirth T ru s t has weaned Booth's supermarket in Clitheroe on to its Breast-feeding Friendly


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supermarket has endorsed a pro-pub­ lic breast-feeding policy, allowing mothers to feed their children in a special room on the newly-refur­


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mothers. The National Childbirth Trust


campaigns against prejudice towards breast-feeding in public. It believes


breast-feeding offers babies a healthy and nutritious start in life, and claims breast-fed infants are less prone to ill­ nesses such as chest and ear infec­ tions, diabetes and gastro-enteritis. CommuniCare NHS Trust, which


provides community health care in Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Rib­ ble Valley, has been chosen to be a pilot site for a Baby Friendly Com-


munity. It means that CommuniCare will


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Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Care NHS Trust are working in partnership in order to provide a user friendly service in the ante-natal and post-natal period. Our picture shows: (left) Mrs


Angela Cunliffe, Blackburn, Hynd­ burn and Ribble Valley National Childbirth Trust branch chairman, presenting Booth's manager Mr Andrew Mathews with the store's breastfeeding friendly door sticker. (190598/3/4)


MP pledges to help fight ‘unscrupulous operators’


LOCAL MP Mr Nigel Evans has slammed "unscrupulous operators” who try to infringe hard- won patent rights. He has pledged to help


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Mar 21-April 20 More haste, less speed, too much hashing and crashing can make you trip


over your feet, or put your foot In your mouth. Worse if you run Into holdups, you just make yourself feel worse because your frustrations nse. Think beautiful, think cool.Avoid unwlnnablc discussions.Agree where


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TAURUS Taurus lino to hear more. GEMINI -BT April 21-May 20


You really do want to control not just your own distiny but certainly also your own purse strings.Yet there are awkward restrictions being placed on your freedom of room for manoeuvre at the moment which are Iritsomc. Change! what you can. learn to live with what you cannot change just for the time , being. New admirers will be attracted by your spniced up appearance. CaU ny ■


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CANCER. Slow going and not wonderfully co-opomtlvc at work, you could do with a


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You know where you want to go but someone seems to be dragging anchor. Shrug off over-possessive mates and make sure you are not doing


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0 9 3 0 1 6 9 4 - y y j ■^eSu” Man and fromMonday Mercury at your midheaven dearty indicate VIRGO


| you are ambitious and gaining a good deal of attention out in the community. But you do feel emotionally a touch under strain. If you are trying to keep the


j lid on your feelings, don’t bother. Just be upfront but tactful. After Friday you will notice more social fun around. Call my Virgo line to hear more.


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I When you get too much on your plate you often end up feeling rather argumentative or stubborn. If you can turn your marvellous charm to


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I Partner, are all revved up and raring to go.The problem Is that you have rather determined Ideas about going lo quite another dlrectlon.Who Is to wlnfTry a compromise!Try Hying solo.There are no Instant solutions but


1 your need to open up and ask for advice. Luckily the mood at work It lighter. Call my Sagittarius line to hear more.


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Evans complimented the company on winning a major Duke of Westmin­ ster business award. He was also very pleased about the creation of 60


new jobs at the complex and the erection of a large new warehouse. After the tour, Mr


Evans said: "Protecting successful companies from unscrupulous operators is important. Where the law


exists on these matters, Ultraframe is using it effec­ tively and is protecting jobs in the Ribble Valley. "I want to see innova­


this objective." Our picture shows Mr


tive companies grow and develop and will help in any way I can to achieve


Evans with Ultraframe managing director Mr Ian Robinson, left, and techni­ cal director Mr Chris Richardson.


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I ON a lovely May morning, members of Clitheroe Ramblers


set off for one of their popular Tuesday walks in Settle. After passing through the bustling


market, they left the town behind and gained height, heading for Gig- gleswick Scar, where they paused at the cairn to take in the views to the west over Burn Moor Fell.


A charming, grassy path went


along the top of the Scar towards Feizor thwaite, where the walkers


had lunch sitting on a rocky outcrop, again with panoramic views. After passing through Feizor, they


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followed the path to Little Stain- forth, noting the magnificent sight of the limestone crags against the blue


Some time was spent by the river j|


at Little Stainforth. Several members paddled, all sunbathed and two could not resist the opportunity to have a


swim.. Among the many species of wild


flowers noted along the route were cowslips, violets, early purple orchids and primroses. On the return route to Settle, along the Ribblo Way, drifts of wild garlic were also spotted.


You seem to be held back by old resentments or behind-the-scenes pressures. If you can concentrate on the asks In hand you will find you move more easily. Do not panic If Insnnt results do not show.Thls Is a slow going week where stamina counts. Happily Venus in Taunts from Friday brings the odd wild fling. Call my Capricorn line to hear more.


B P 0 9 3 © 1 6 9 4 8 2 AQUARIUS Jan 21-Feb 19


Ught hearted romances and good fun are what you want. But certain, friends or teammates appear to have other Ideas.They may be [ockeying for position, trying to get the upper hand. Really you hate thete push and pull contests and may be Inclined to walk away. But you know you do need to sort out long term plans that make sense. Call my Aquarius line to here


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i This could be a key week when you make major decisions about where I you go next emotionally and professionally. Pluto tends to bring blockages which never fee! great at the time. But often afterwards you recognise the benefits In being forced to examine what you realty, really wane Don’t let anyone push you around but stand firm. Call my Pisces line to hear more.


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