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Alan’s joy as Jessiebee wins place in final of


national dog contest P r im ro s e Bank, was delight- I'iUluuoc ...w_ - ^ ^


ed after his dog, Jessiebee Sonnet, finished first in a qualifier at Preston to go through to the final of the Vitapet Re-A Formula Veter­ an Agility final. The final is set to take


place at the Town and Coun­ try Festival at the National Agricultural Centre,


Stoneleigh, in August. The event involves dogs


aged seven years and over, who will compete over an agility course of fences and


obstacles against the clock. /-v_l-w 4


lOaSiemaUoverthecoun- final at Stoneleigh, itprowdes Jry^through to the final, a good day for eveiyone.


Councillors defer decision on garage for a site visit


Rain stumps celebrity cricket match, but stars still raise £2,000 for pavilion fund


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D E S P IT E to r r e n t ia l rain and a w a te r lo g g ed ground, the stars s t i l l came out in Ribchester to help the local


1 and a team made up of cast mem­ bers from ITV soap Bmmerdale


cricket club. A celebrity cricket match was arranged for Sunday afternoon


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and former international crick­ eters should have taken on a Ribchester XI to raise money for a new pavilion at the club's ground, behind Burlington's Restaurant. But the rain, which


lasted for most of the day, quashed any attempts to get the


game under way. Instead, the teams retired to


the drier surroundings of the Black Bull pub, where they enjoyed a buffet and an evening of entertainment. Despite the weather, some £2,000 was raised towards the


new pavilion. Among the celebrity guests


were Emmerdale cast members Chris Chittell (who plays crooked antiques dealer Eric Pollard), John Middleton ( the Rev. Ashley


Thomas) and Glen Lamont (truck driver Richard Carter). They were joined by ex-Surrey and England cricketer Graham Roope, Peter Lever, who played for Lancashire and England, and ex-Kent and Barbados player


and Glen Lament


Hartley Alleyne. A spokesperson for Ribchester


Cricket Club said; "We were absolutely gutted that the match did not go ahead, but the celebri­ ties, especially Chris Chittell, were brilliant and signed auto­ graphs for the crowd of people who turned out in the rain."


PLANS to build a private garage at a property in Stop­ per Lane, Rimington, have been deferred so that bor­ ough councillors can visit


the site. The event was organised b;y the


cricket club and Mr Bruce Hon- eyman, the landlord of the Black Bull. The latter is a friend of Mr Roope, who got together some of his celebrity friends for the match. The stars have promised to return next year with a full team of Emmerdale cast members


for a re-match. Our picture shows Emmerdale's


Chris Chittell (front row, third from right) and members of the Ribchester X I giving the thumbs


■ down to the weather. (260699/16/21)


Questions on school funding system


CASH as well as places is a con­ troversial issue among local high


schools. However,the county council says


that the formula for grants h^ been agreed among the various parties and I is designed to smooth out differences


1 in actual costs faced by each school. Concerns expressed recently by


"Out of 82 secondary schools in . _ _ 1 _i_ l_ I — T.T


1 Clitheroe Royal Grammar School headteacher Mr Stuart Holt about his


I school's level of funding has brought a measured, but clear response from St


The chairman of its finance and ’ .


1 Augustine's RC High School, Billing- ton.


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staffing committee, Mr K. T. Keane, says that it will receive £2,006 per pupil this year, in contrast to £2,552


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Lancashire we currently rank 81st for funding," says Mr Keane. "Yet St Augustine's was recently placed sev­ enth out of 99 schools in the three local education authorities of Lan­ cashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool for its 'value added' rating, in other words, our school's effMtive- ness at improving the academic per­ formance of its pupils over the five years they are at the school." Clearly, extra funding would be


most welcome, but not at the expense of other poorly-funded schools. "Given the major difference in fund­


ing across the county, while accepting that the process is technically accu­ rate, we must ask: 'Is it fair?"', says


Mr Keane. However, a spokesman for Lan­ o C TT rtlf PRTTl ?1T1 fOT X jcLI


cashire County Council said that each school faced different levels of


expense. He pointed out that not only had


CRGS a sixth form, with inevitably 1 higher costs due to smaller class sizes, but it had a large rate bill because of being on two sites, one of them in a relatively high-rated area near the centre of Clitheroe. St Augustine's, although it had high pupil numbers, occupied a lesser space in a lower­


rated part of the area. The county council says it is aware


that schools like CRGS may have financial problems in leaving grant maintained status, and transitional j arrangements are in place to help


them.


Youfimagination is set to be awoken by the new influences that will be coming into your surroundings. Have a heart when dealing with a friend that wHI want to join in with this fun but does not quite fit in with your plans,


everyone deserves a chance Aries. TAURUS April 21 - May 21 The difficult aspect that is going to be Mercury and Jupiter is going to be making you a sucker for any .. I


sort of bargain. Try to take a fnend with you if you >° 9° | shopping to keep hold of the purse strings or you could find f yourself with no money for the week and a lot of useless items.


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[21 GEMINI May 22 - June 21 ___ ____i „ nmiioirtn r\nc


A Dleasina weekend for you and a very amusing one as you - .


IfinS yourself involved in some sort of I likely to be more harmless than tun. Don t play games w th


f love If you can help it though or you could find yourself with ■ very burnt fingers,


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ll®l c a n c e r June 22 - July 23 *II Pleasira news is set to come your way about sorneone you hold


embarrassing situations. fflLEO July 24 - August 23


Don't feel to upset if you are having problerns cqrnpleting t]the is sccnheeo udurle th


rnat i is us bef.o.ure you. The little tasKS that i


otttage term ctil proleclion olu


who suffers in silence tasks rnat you have


I I thought and it is a wiser man that asks for help than the fool ^ agreed to do are likely to be more demanding than you had|


lYou must not assume that you know everything about a close ones feelings. We all need a friendly face to tell our problems to and you must try to listen when others talk. Pleasing purchases link to the new image you will be investing in over


mVIRGO August 24 - Sept 23 the coming days.


^ LIBRA Sept 24 - October 23 Family appears to be at the forefront of your mind and you


06.60m O S 3 Barrie hands out Rotary charity cheques


GUES TS attending a lunch to mark the end o f th e te rm of o f f ic e o f C l i th e r o e R o ta r y Club president M r Barrie Lan­ ca s te r c e r ta in ly came away


satisfied. F o r not only were they treated to


fine cuisine at Waddington Social Club, they received cheques for var­ ious amounts of money. It was given


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PORCHES / PATIOS CONSERVATORIES


ROOFLINE in s u l a t e d GLASS UNITS t o u g h e n e d s a f e t y g l a s s


^ Visit our extensive showroom


to them as part of a £9,000 spend organised by club members, who had collected the sum to support local charities by taking part in a calendar of fund-raising activities


over the last 12 months. Among the charities to benefit


were the East Lancashire Hospice Appeal, which was represented by Mr Edwin Gretton, Clitheroe's Pen- dle Club, represented by Mr John


Planning in the pipeline


A RESERVED matters application for 47 dwellings at land off Whalley New Road, Billington, (no. 0431) has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council by


Redraw Homes Ltd. Garages, associated roads, sewers and a


1 Any observations on this or the other applications below should be submitted to


residents' car park are included.


1 the council by July 16th. Other submissions:


Clitheroe: Detached garage at 10 Colthirst , u- .


Drive, (0430); erection of a conservatory at plot 22 Riverlea Gardens, off Holden Street (0437); repositioning of access gate and new vehicular access at Norweb Depot, Peel Street. (0441); detached garage at 19 Victoria


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a •/ * Street, (0446). Harrow: Outline application for hotel and , u t i .i


1 room extension at 28 Chestnut Cresent, (0453).


Simonstone: Extension to existing factory . ,


premises to provide additional storage and loading area (resubmission of 3/98/0497) at Seaway Services, Blackburn Road, (0428). Chipping: Extension to form bedroom and


en-suite facility on first floor over existing kitchen at Wyngates, 26 Longridge Road,


Chipping, (0432). I Chadswell Home Farm, Chipping Road,


Aighton, Bailey and Cliaigley: Conversion of barn into two houses and new septic tank at


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non-ancillary A3 at Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Whalley Road, (0443); first floor bed-


Chaighley. (0448). Billington; Reserved matters application tor


a single detached dwelling at Plot 10, The Drive, Brockhall Village, Old Langho. (0445). West Bradford: Change of use of barn to


dwellinghouse with erection of detached garage to Barnsteads farmhouse at Barnstead Barn, Waddington Road, (0447). Sahdcii: Conversion of barn to form two


dwellings with garage at Greenbank Farm, Whalley Road, (0440); retrospective applica­ tion for a two metre high fence to provide pri­ vacy to side and rear garden from adjacent right of way at 1 Sabden Brook Court, Stub-


bins Lane, (0450). Ilimingtoii: Removal of agricultural occu­


pancy condition no. 4 of 3/87/0752 at Manor


Croft Bungalow, Black Lane, (0451). Wiswcll: Extensions and alterations to bun­


galow to create additional space by introduc- ing 3. first floor level at 5 Taskers Croft,


(9429). Worstoii: Extension to existing cow shed at , .


Little Mearley Hall, Mearley, (0436); single­ storey extension to rear to provide kitchen, utility room and W.C.,demolition of existing outbuilding and external works at Lyndhurst,


Main Street, (0438). Bolton-By Bowland, Gisburn Forest and


Sawlcy: Erection of a three-car garage at Closes Hall, Stump Cross Lane, Bolton-by-


Bowland. (0439).


Meyers, and the Life Education Trust, an organisation which teach- es children of the dangers of drug and other substance abuse. Our photo shows trust president Mrs Niamh Noone ( le ft ) receiving a cheque from Mr Lancaster as Mr Meyers (centre) and Mr Gretton (right) are handed cheques by incoming Rotary Club president Mr Peter Cunliffe. (200699/13/12a)


Singers need new musical director


THE A Cappella Singers, from Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, are cur­ rently looking for a new music


director. Mr Chris McElroy is leav­


ing to join the Academy of Music at Liverpool. For the singers, a replace­


ment needs to be found before the start of their new season in September. Many events, including a large Millennium concert in June, 2000, have already been booked. The singers are looking for


a music director who will continue the high standard of work initiated by Mr McEl­ roy. Applicants,, whether experienced or just starting out on a musical career, should have many new ideas and works to perform. Anyone who feels that they


can meet the demands of these singers should contact the chairperson, Anne Gray, on 01254 SS'NOl.


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may find yourseltf paying out for someone who is not as affluent as you thought Don't neglect the new friend you have recently made, they may just hold the key to a favour you


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required at the last minute this weekend. , 0 6 6 0 ’^ x :6 H I


-m I ni« rr iniiiin iiii f r y S C O R P I O Oct 24 - Nov 22


Don't tell tales on those you work with or you are going find that barriers are up to you next month when you will require the support of colleagues. Travel plans are responsible for the air of excitement that your chart is indicating, but don’t rush too quickly into paying out any money yet Scorpio.


SOM6ii66 5CK55S [^SAGITTARIUS Nov23-Dec21


You have most definitely been burning the candle at both ends Sagittarius and something somewhere has got to give. Don’t be afraid of changing any plans or arrangements you have made for something a little quieter. Who knows you may just find time to fit in the romance you've been seeking.


:o .6 :6 p a m 6 m w ^ ^ )6 : ^ CAPRICORN Deo 22- Jan 20


You appear to be spending most of your time running around after everybody else and it is going to prove very difficult to get any real quality time to yourself. Try not to be too hard on a close one who is likely to have spent more money than you had anticipated.


AQUARIU S Jan 21 - Feb 19


A friend seems to be going back on a promise that they have made to you and you may spend most of your time trying to complete what should have been their duty. Don't get irate with a new work contact that may not understand the urgency required on a financial matter.


PISCE S Feb 20 - March 20


iT h e difficult aspect between Mercury and Jupiter is going to i I make it very hard for you to communicate with your close ones I I so try to leave any delicate issues until later in the week or I I you may well cast an air of unease that is not easy to shift. | I Good financial news should put a smile on your face..


' , 0 6 6 0 ; l 6 1 ; 0 5 0 All Calls, cost 60p per minute at all times l i ' "■ f! Members of Ribble Valley


Borough Council's Planning and Development Commit­


tee heard that a number of objections had been raised by the parish council. It felt that the proposal at Wood­ lands was too large and would be out of proportion with the existing develop­


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ment, and that it would have a "serious adverse affect on the visual amenity". Mr John Macholc, Devel­ opment Control Manager,


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added that there were also concerns regarding the nred to protect trees on the site, and that he had asked the council's countryside officer


to look at them. Members agreed to a sug­


gestion by Coun. Richard Sherras (Gisburn) to defer the decision until after a site visit.


Only the top five dogs from petitors and, leading e \ fitro HnOS fm


jstacles against the clock. -i-»T


Mr Dowling said:" The ,


Vitapet R^A Formula Agility classes are a great idea for


dogs that are still very active at seven-years-old and it is great fun."


Taking into consideration . . . .


the dogs' ages, the agility course is slightly modified to


open agility classes. Marketing manager Mr


Tony Day said "We have sup­ ported the Vitapet RwA For­ mula Veteran Agility compe­ tition for a number of years. It is very well-liked by com-


It is very weii-imcu


a .iTMONSTONE dog owner is jumping Eos joy alter his p ,S S S S .r tH e p n ,s a g io u s f i »a l< J am . »n a ly e t .


:„*vi»tinor fnr lOV after


’ very dear to your heart. Watch out for a lealous love nval trying to involve you in something that will cast you out of favour with a loved one. A mature attitude should keep you out of any


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