CUtheroe 422324 (Editorial) 10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Juiy 1 st, 1999


In with sporting chance as firni links up with Boots


Giant r-ptailftr to sell sports energy products


b r o c k h a l l -b a s e d firm Science in Sport has joined forces with retail giants Boots the Chemist to take its sports energy products firmly into the


Millennium. 'Pho family-run compa­


ny, which operates from its laboratories in Ashwood and its manufacturing b.-^e at Altham, will now see its products on sale at around 3,000 Boots stores in Groat


Britain. Science in Sport Ltd


))roducts, including the high-carbohydrate Go bars and Go drinks, the PCB22 high-energy sports drink and the recovery drink, Ro- Go, have boon on sale at branches up and down the country for throe weeks, and delighted staff have already spotted their prod­ uct range in the Blackburn


store. Marketing director Mr


Tim Lawson and his broth­ er, Simon, both sports scien­ tists, and their team, have


been working to secure the deal with Boots since they were approached by the company two years ago. Mr Lawson explained: "Boots wanted our products a cou­ ple of year ago but, because we make everything our­ selves, it was a matter of going as fast as we could to


produce them. "It took until the begin­


ning of last year before we could sit down and talk to Boots properly, as we want­ ed to concentrate on keep­ ing the supply up for all the elite athletes we look after." Those elite athletes


include the national cycling team, a number of local and national football teams, and swimmers James Hickman and Susan Rolf. Sir Ran- ulph Fiennes also turned to Science in Sport Ltd during his preparations for the Eco-Ghallenge. The company is now hop­


ing that the Boots deal will lead to other major con­ tracts in the future. Mr


Lawson said: "A lot of com­ panies look at what Boots sells and hopefully this will mean further orders.” He added: "The first


batch sent out to Boots had to be done in two parts, as they were very eager to receive it. When it reached them they immediately placed another order for the


same again. "Fortunately, it looks like


things are moving steadily with Boots and the compa­ ny seems to be very happy with our products so far." Europe is also looking to


be a good selling ground tor Science in Sport Ltd and Mr Lawson was delighted to see posters and banners promoting Go bars at a bike festival in Germany, which he visited recently. He said: "We are a little family com­ pany, so when we turned up to give our German distrib­ utor some support, we could not believe how many banners there were adver­ tising our product."


Science in Sport Ltd was


set up six years ago and the original team was made up of Mr Lawson, Mr Simon Lawson, their sister, Janet, a doctor, their parents, and Mr Peter Slater, a triath­ lete. Mr Lawson is a keen cyclist, while Mr Simon Lawson played basketball at county level. With a degree from Liverpool John Moore's University, Mr Lawson said he and the team, through their knowl­ edge of nutrition and train­ ing, can relate to sportsmen and women and provide for


their needs. As well as its famous


clients, Sports in Science has received high-profile


recognition on a number of occasions, including a recent article in Ultra Fit magazine. Its products can also currently be seen on display in the gym in BBC soap Eastenders and have, in the past, appeared in an episode of Dawn French's Murder Most Horrid.


Striding out for walking week


A feast of gardens awaits... V .- . .M . . - I ? * : r . L -


CELEBRATE summer by visiting gorgeous gardens in the Hodder Valley and following in royal footsteps. ______


On Sunday, July 11th, the balmy scent of flowers wiU fill the air throughout Newton, Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge as 12 garden gates


are opened to the public.


It promises to be a feast of horticultural exploration, with a colourful extravaganza of cottage, stately, working farm, walled and water gardens, and even a relatively new Rectory garden. Plants for the latter having to live with “a busy Rector, non-gardening Rector's wife, two


children, a dog and the occasional cow!


Open garden events are Increasing in popularity and are an excellent way of involving the community in fund-raising while providing a sociable and intriguing day out, with hints and tips galore for the avid gardener.


Proceeds from the Hodder Valley Open Gardens Day will go towards the participating villages Millennium funds and there will be something special taking place in each village.


Nevrton Village Hall will be open for morning coffee, lunches, cream and afternoon teas. There will be a display by North West Water, children will be making bird boxes for sale.


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Len Svhnglehurst vrtll be demonstrating the art of making a shepherd's crook, and Oak Tree Nurseries will have a stall, along with general crafts, ceramics, alpines and a draw with prizes, including a family ticket to the Great Yorkshire


Show.


Among the garden gems are the following: Wood End Farm, visited by the Queen during her last official tour of the Duchy estate.


:i: The Heanlng, whose mature 2.5 acre gardens mix maturity with wildlife amid the glorious grounds of the 18th Century former dower house to Knowlemere Estate.


The Glebe House, Slaidburn, with its 2.5 acre


gardens completely revamped and redesigned three years ago, featuring a traditional walled kitchen garden with greenhouse.


Oak Bank, another new garden on a smaller


scale, yet showing how a half acre field can be cultivated within five years.


Staple Oak, featuring Rowing rhododendron,


azalea and herbaceous beds in garden and woodland.


Numbers 1 and 2 Lane End Cottages, two


gardens with herbs, vegetables, apple trees, lavms and borders plus a beautiful view.


With another six to visit, ranging from a barri garden where rabbits still try to rule the roost, to cottages and working farms with ice cream cones a speciality, there is something to interest


every gardener.


Special activities will be taking pla.ce in each village and in Slaidburn, while visiting the Glebe House, there will be an opportunity to acquire a sought-after copy of the limited edition Millennium calendar, with pictures by steam rally organiser Mr David McNamee.


For just £2.50 per person, and accompanied children free, Sunday, July 11th could be one of the most memorable days out this year.


The event has been sponsored by residents Mr and Mrs P. R. Wheeler, to whom the organisers


express grateful thanks.


Programmes, including a ticket and map, are already on sale at Clitheroe TIC and pubUc houses and shops in the three participating


villages.


It promises to be a great day out and a feast of horticultural exploration.


Don’t let the grass grow tinder your feet - head for the glorious Hodder Valley on Sunday, July 11th.A feast of gardens awaits.


IT was a case of best foot forward for pupils at


Ribblesdale Nursery School. Following a Travelwise initiative from Lan^hire Coun­


ty Council, parents and pupils took part in a Walk to School


Traffic surveys had been carried out by the children to .


indicate road usage and safety, pollution and other health- related issues. For that reason, every child was asked to walk in some part to school as well as to outings during the week. Trips took the children to Clitheroe Castle and mar­ ket, as well as to the local fishmonger's, pet shop and gar­


den centre.


This week, to focus awareness on the use of public trans­ port, the youngsters were embarking on train trips to


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Whcillcy. Pictured are children from the nursery school preparing


to set off on a walk from school to the town's market. (220699/8/11)


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Hackney carriages will be easier to get - but at a price


but more expensive. The borough council Poli­


HAILING a cab in Clitheroe is to become easier, In agreeing to the new


cy and Finance Committee agreed to abandon its cur­ rent strategy of limiting the number of hackney carriage licences it issues. Where previously this was capped at 38 cabs, with a further eight licences available for vehicles modified for dis­ abled passengers, this ceil­ ing is to be lifted. From now on, to take


their place in town centre ranks, including the newer taxi ports in Market Place and Castle Street, appli­ cants need to meet a set of council-devised criteria, based primarily on their driving record. 'They must also be aged under 65, be resident in the Ribble Val­ ley and be prepared to make cabbing their full­


time job. At the same time, coun­


cillors agreed to increase hackney cab fares by 27% from December 1st. This will moan that charges for the first mile of any journey will rise from £1.50 to £2, with each subsequent fifth of a mile charged at 30p instead of the current 25p rate. Each minute of wait­ ing time will also increase from its present level of 25p


to 30p.


charges, councillors were meeting the demands of local cabbies, who asked for the increases, which are the first since April, 1996. They also asked that


those drivers planning to work the New Year period bo allowed to charge would- be passengers triple their normal fare, a 200% rate increase, which councillors


approved. In a now move for the


borough, councillors agreed in principle to allow both hackney cabs and private hire vehicles to carry adver- tising.They also made it a condition of granting new licences to private hire vehi­ cles that such vehicles must display the phrase "Advance Bookings Only" alongside their company name and telephone num­


ber. This stop was taken to


help customers, who may be confused over the laws and regulations governing taxis. Only hackney cabs can be hailed on the street. Inside, their tariffs are clearly dis­ played and a meter runs throughout the journey. Private hire cars must be pro-booked and a taro agreed with the operator.


Training to help police talk with the deaf


POLICE Staff in East Lancashire have rec­ eived special training to help them communi­


cate with the deaf. Thirteen members of the


EXPLORE THE OARDEHS OF I HE HODDKK VALLEY I Sunday 1 Itli July 1 9 9 9


Garden Stalls, RafHe, Crafts Price: Adults £2.50, Children FREE


10.30am to 6.30pm Morning Coffee, Ploughman's Lunches & Afternoon Tea in newton Village Hall


COWKIN 6 DICKSON L A N D SC A P E & D EM O L IT IO N ASHWORTH


All Types of New House and Barn Conversion


Building Work Undertaken


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For commercial and domestic work Support the Hodder Valley Show T e i e | B h o n e :


( 0 1 2 0 0 ) 4 4 ^ 2 8 4


(when accompanied) Event sponsored by Mr. + Mrs. P R Wheeler Proceeds to Millennium Fund


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Beautiful 17th Century Farmhouse, Oak beams,


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police and support staff, including Jackie Abbott, a public inquiry assistant at ClitheroD police station, took part in a two-day course run by the East Lan­ cashire Deaf Awareness


Society. All the volunteers, a


cross-section from through­ out the policing division, were recently presented with certificates for their efforts by Supt Wendy Walker, operations manager for Eastern Division.


The course covered many


aspects of communication with the deaf and hearing impaired, including some sign language and an under­ standing of disability and discrimination. The stu­


dents then had to pass an examination set by the Council for the .Advance­ ment of Communication


with Deaf People. Training Sergeant Mar­


lin Stanworth said it was the first course run in the division. He added: "We had idontifiod a need for deaf awareness training and we felt this was an ideal opportunity to improve our community relations’nips through partnership."


Tourism jobs on the increase TOURISM is increasingly keeping Rtbblo Valley rcsidents in work.


Latest employment figures for the region, presented to a . ,


meeting of the borough council's Policy and Finance Com­ mittee, rqvcal that almost a fifth of the local population now works in hotels, restaurants and other industries


linked to tourism. While accommodating visitors is a growing sector, jobs . .


in traditional fields such as forestry and agriculture are in decline, providing wages for just 3.5% of the borough's inhabitant^, according to the report. Manufacturing con­ tinues to be the area's chief means of employment, provid­ ing work for 37.3% of residents, followed by jobs in public administration, education and health, which keep 23.4% of local folk occupied.


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