6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 28th, 1998


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Inspectors take away ‘abiding impressions’ of showpiece school


S U M M E R 1 9 B 9 by Tim Procter


MANY things about Ribble Valley's showpiece school, Stonyhurst College, are "excellent", says an indepen­


are as fine as those of any school in the world," enthuses the inspection team from the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. It conducts OFSTED-style inspec­ tions of schools in its organisation, which are outside the Government scheme because they are indepen­ dent. Stonyhurst takes about a quar­


dent report. "The buildings and their setting


some, positive and distinguished way, with well-motivated pupils stimulated by their work to make good progress". As a result, examination results


have improved in recent years at a school with a broad ability range, and where English is not the first language of a fifth of the pupils. Class sizes vary between 14 and


by increased use of appraisal and in-service training as part of staff development, felt the inspectors. They comment that the curricu­


improvements to the college's per­ forming arts programme should be implemented as soon as feasible. However, the inspectors make


21, with six form sets - comprising pupils with abilities significantly above the national norm - mainly from 10 to 15. The inspectors say: "Stonyhurst


lum for most pupils is broad and balanced, but suggest strengthen­ ing support for those for whom English is not the first language. More practical courses at A-level should be considered, and some aspects of communication between staff, especially heads of depart­ ments, need improvement, it is felt. "Better ways for parents to com­


ter of its pupils from the local area and the transition to co-eduction through the school will be com­ plete in 2001. Several new features of the complex to accommodate the girls are already in use and oth­ ers are included in the develop­ ment plan. The inspectors were impressed


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THE Rev. Brian Stevenson gave an enjoyable and, at times, very amusing talk to a local women's group at the New Drop Hotel, Ribchester. Guests of the Clitheroe


Ribblesdale Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild were welcomed to the annual lunch by the chairman, Mrs Evelyn Spain. They included the May­


Kings Arms couple racing to success


oress of Clitheroe, Mrs Pat McGowan, Mrs Nellie Randle, chairman of the area's TWG federation, Mrs Dorothy Cosford, and Mrs J. Wareing, area Ladies Circle chairman. A vote of thanks was


given by Mrs D. Peel and toastmaster was Mrs E. Buckley. Mrs Spain thanked


everyone for attending and hoped there would be a lun­ cheon again next year. Our picture shows Mr


Stevenson with officials and guests.(130598/9/5)


CLITHEROE publicans Eric and Joy Jones are to have a lorse race named after their


pub in recognition of their achievements over the past


year. The Kings Arms, in Bawdlands, is


one of three public houses highlight­ ed by Scottish and Newcastle Brew­ eries for improved sales in the last 12 months. Each is to have a race, sponsored by the brewery, named after them at a special meeting in


experts." The couple are thrilled that the pub,


which they have run for seven months, has been recognised. Mrs Jones added: "It makes us feel that we have done something worthwhile. We have worked really hard and we are thrilled that the brewery has recognised that." They will travel to Carlisle from Black­


burn, along with brewery area bosses and staff. Mrs Jones said: "It is a pity that the race meeting is on a Thursday, as quite a few of the regulars would have liked to have come with us, but many of them are working." Nevertheless, the couple are looking for­


Carlisle on June 11th. Mr and Mrs Jones have been invited to


present the trophy to the winner of the Kings Arms Handicap, as it is expected to be called, and they will also be asked to pick the best turned-out horse. Mrs Jones commented: "We obviously


Driving ban for town antiques dealer


A CLITHEROE art and antiques dealer has been banned from driving for two years after admitting being more than twice over the legal drink-drive limit. Mark Taylor (24), of


Claremont Avenue, Clitheroe, admitted drink­ driving when he appeared before Blackburn magis­ trates. Mr Philip Potter (prose­


ward to their big day. Mrs Jones com­ mented: "I have never been to the races before, but I've been told what a good day out it is.” Mr and Mrs Jones firmly believe that


won't know what to look for, so we'll be getting a little bit of help from the


Magnificent seven in


nine-nil win for school


THE Waddington and West Brad­ ford Primary School's seven-a­ side squad is again the area champi­


ons. Several remark­


able, almost wonder goals helped clinch a nine-nil victory over


Simonstone in the final. It was played on neu­


tral territory at Read school, and Joe Garner opened the scoring from a long ball sent over by Christopher Bristol. Then he went on to find the net a total of seven times, completing his hat- trick with a Shear­ er-style blast after beat­ ing four defenders. Danie) Turner and


Alex Harrop also impressed for the Waddington team. The other squad


members were Martin Jeffries, David Turner, Sam Doan, David Walmsley, Oliver Creighton, and Edward Stockton. Our picture shows


cuting) said Taylor was stopped by police in Clitheroe. They noticed he was unsteady on his feet and he smelt of alcohol. A breath test showed


their customers have played a big part in the pub's success. Mrs Jones said: "We would like to say a big thank-you to our customers for all the support they have given us while we have been here."


pupils are co-operative, altruistic, and supportive of each other. Unassuming but fundamentally confident, they are positive, sensi­ tive, loyal and friendly." The importance of voluntary


clear that the college was previous­ ly aware of many of the needs they have identified. And Stonyhurst pupils already


service, carried forward into later life, impressed the inspectors, who also found an amazingly strong corporate spirit and identity fos­ tered by the pastoral system. Two-thirds of the teaching seen


by the fact that the Jesuit influ­ ence pervades the life of the whole school community in "a whole­


municate with the school and to obtain information'from it should be explored," recommend the inspectors. They point out that - pupils have found improvements in college food recently, and a com­ mittee shortly to be convened will have suggestions about its quality, quantity and variety which should be addressed by senior manage­ ment. Stonyhurst's various historic


was strong in some or more impor­ tant areas and a quarter was sound. Shortcomings in about a tenth of lessons would be helped


collections clearly impressed the inspectors, who suggest they could be more fully exploited in teach­ ing, where possible. And projected


have a busy programme - "The impressive range of activities offered exploits pupil enthusiasm, staff expertise and the facilities available within range of the col­ lege.” The quality of coaching in the wide range of sporting options offered to both sexes, and the com­ mitment shown by staff and pupils, are most commendable. The inspectors say they have taken away "abiding impressions",


including the surrounding and enfolding silence of a Mass, the lively writing and presentation of some pupils' magazines contrast­ ing with the "weight and dignity" of the college magazine, the Lord's prayer recited beautifully and rev­ erently in French, and the glitter­ ing charity banquet, its master of ceremonies, main speaker and musicians.


Council’s guide to the use of taxis


A PASSENGERS' guide to taxis has been produced by Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil to explain the differ­ ences between hackney cabs and private hire


vehicles. Available free from coun­


cil offices, it highlights how to differentiate between the two by the colour of their outside rear taxi licence registration plates. Hackney cabs have blue


plates with white lettering. They can be hailed, collect passengers waiting at the roadside or from designat­ ed taxi ranks. Their fares, which must


be displayed inside the cab, are approved by the coun­ cil. They have meters and roof signs. Private hire vehicles are


not insured to ply for hire on the streets. They cannot legally pick up passengers who have not previously booked the vehicle. They have yellow plates with black lettering. All drivers with borough


taxi licences are issued with identity badges, which include a photograph. Said a council


spokesman: "We are con­ cerned that the public is not fully aware of the fun­ damental differences between the two types of taxis, especially as, on some occasions, private hire vehi­ cles may be seen waiting at the roadside. These are not official ranks and the vehi­ cles cannot legally collect passengers. "It is also important


that, if passengers are in . doubt as to the legitimacy of a vehicle or driver, they do not get inside." The council operates a


complaints phone line for disgruntled taxi passengers on 01200 452411 or 01200 452426.


Farmland walks are published


FARMLAND walks in


. the countryside.., , <,-■ v. • Minister Elliot Morley


of the Government’s drive to b.oost.public access.to


officially launched the county-by-county public


access registers, which are available from the Ministry at libraries, tourist infor­ mation offices and the Internet. Publication of the new registers under­ lines the Government's determination to increase access for the public. The walks are part of the


Lancashire which have been created under the Ministry of Agriculture's environmental schemes have been published as part


87mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, more than double the legal limit of 35mg. The court heard that the


defendant had been to the Higher Trapp and the Dunkenhalgh Hotels on business and, though he had used taxis earlier in the day, 'had foolishly decided to drive home. The magistrates also


fined him £150 with £40 costs. They told him: "For a young man this was a very foolish thing to do."


Conversion


tion was dealt with by offi­ cials of the Ribble Valley Borough Council under the scheme allowing them to make decisions on non-con- tentious matters. A garden area is to b° formed at the property.


PERMISSION has been granted to turn the Water­ wheel Restaurant, Chip­ ping, into a house. Mr R. Frost's applica­


policy of making payments for permissive access on enclosed land. In open countryside, the Govern­ ment has also made access a priority and is currently consulting on proposals to extend this to 3.5 million acres of mountain, moor, heath, down and registered common land in England and Wales.


TWG enjoys Malta talk


A SLIDE show on Malta by Mr Colin Hey awaited members of Clitheroe Rib­ blesdale Townswomen’s Guild. The highlight was the


in the chair and welcomed members. Thanks to the speaker were expressed by Mrs Kath King. The minutes were read


Easter Parade on Good Friday, with its splendid tableaux and costumes. Mrs Evelyn Spain was


by the secretary, Miss Doris Yates, and the trea­ surer, Miss Margaret Campbell, read the finan­ cial statement. Mrs Eileen McGowan gave the section report.


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