Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified 6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 18th, 1999


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A FORMER Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil is to take part in one of the first expeditions of its kind to the


Tien Shan mountain range. Katy Wolstencroft (19), of The


H a z e ls , W i lp sh ire , h a s been selected by BSES Expeditions to become a Young E x p lo re r and spend six weeks in Tien Shan in July, where she will take p a r t in BSES's f i r s t ex p ed it io n to th e n ewly-independent co u n try of K y rg h y zstan , formerly p a r t of


the Soviet Union. The Tien Shan mountain range


is a 2,000km-long chain running through Central Asia to the north


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of the Himalayas, and i t boasts some of the world's highest peaks. Due to its history, it has had few visitors, which means that it is still largely a virgin wilderness area of snowy mountains , glaciers and rushing rivers. Base camp will be in the Sarydjaz River valley, 130km from the nearest town and only a few kilometres from the Chinese border. Katy, who left CRGS last sum­


mer, is currently in the middle of a gap year while she decides which university to go to, as she has ambi­ tions to become a doctor. She is working part-time a t the Midland Bank in Blackburn to raise the £2,650 needed to take part in' the expedition and is planning fund­


raising events. She was selected for the expedi­


tion after a rigorous application and interview, and for her previous camping and trekking experience. As a member of the Langho Duke of Edinburgh award group, she has already trekked in the Picof moun­ ta in s in Spain, for which she received a gold mountaineering badge, and the expedition to Tien Shan will enable her to gain her "Staying Away" badge, for which she, along with the other Young Explorers, will need to display com­ mon sense, tolerance, g r i t and enthusiasm for travel off the beat­


en track. She commented: "I saw the expe­


dition advertised in the Duke of


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Edinburgh Association journal and


decided to apply." The BSES expeditions, formerly


the British Schools Exploring Soci­ ety, enable young men and women aged between 16 and 20 to experi­ ence life under canvas and travel on foot in remote and challenging wilderness areas while carrying out a field programme of environmen­


tal sciences. At times , co n d itio n s will be


demanding, both physically and mentally, and i t is hoped th a t by the end of the expedition the Young Explorers will have improved their self-esteem and th eir tolerance, determination and leadership skills.


Pupils help to launch education pack on Third World problems


A NEW education pack aimed at helping children learn more about the developing world has been launched with the help of pupils from Clith- eroe's St James's CE


Primary School. The African town of Gulu


will feature strongly in the pack, and youngsters will be able to compare pho­ tographs and other materi­ als to illustrate a number of aspects of life in Africa, with similar sources from Clitheroe. Schools are also required to create their own loyalty packs as part of the National Curriculum. The Gulu pack was


launched a t a special cere­ mony at St James’s CE Pri­ mary School by the chair­ man of the Education and Cultural Services Commit­ tee, County Coun. Mrs Hazel Harding, and the chairman of the Planning, In d u s tr ia l Development and Tourism Committee, County Coun. George Slynn. I t has been designed to meet Government guid­ ance on th e geography National Curriculum, in particular children a t Key Stage 2 of their education, 10 to 11-year-olds, who are required to study a locality in the developing world. Besides helping schools


deliver the National Cur­ riculum, th e packs have been designed to stimulate interest in Gulu and encour­ age and promote fu r th e r links between schools in Lancashire and Gulu. Infor­ mation on creating these links between schools is included in the packs. County Coun. Mrs Hard­


ing said: "Schools are always looking for new and exciting ways of teaching the National Curriculum and these packs offer teachers an


THE artistic director of Ribchester Festival) Malcolm Layfield, is to step down after six


years in the post. ' Mr Layfield said: 'Tam


very grateful to everyone who has give me so much personal support over the la s t six years . I am very proud of all the outstanding a r t is t s we have had in Ribchester and it has been a great pleasure to take part in so many wonderful com certs in the festival."


; Over the years, Mr Lay-


field has helped bring some of the world's finest musi­ cians to perform in St Wil­ frid's CE Church, making the Ribchester Festival ont; of the most important arts events in the North of Eng­


land. The festivals feature some '


of the most varied and orig­ inal programmes, ranging from c e leb rity recitals, chamber music, cabaret, jazz, poetry, exhibitions and orchestral concerts to full- scale opera productions. Mr Layfield added: "1


would like to thank every­ one who has helped to make the festival a success as well as all th e audiences who have supported us so faith­ fully for the last six years. "I wish the Ribchester


Festival Trust every success with future festivals and 1 hope th a t they receive encouragement from every­ one concerned to enable it to continue for many years


to come." Trust committee member


Mr Jim Rainford said: "We are very sorry to see him go and are very grateful for the work ho has done over; the


years. "There will be a festival


this year and we are actively seeking a replacement for Mr Layfield to carry on the


good work."


Objectors lose argument


opportunity to make a far- off country come alive for their pupils. I am sure they will be a great success." County Coun. Slynn


OBJECTORS and council officials disagreed about a conversion plan for a garage and cottage a t Bank Hall Cottages, Sawley Road, Grindleton. Members of Ribble Val­


commented: "Lancashire County Council has been developing links with Gulu for some time. This new ini­ tiative will encourage some of our young people to learn ab o u t and communicate with their counterparts in Africa, which can only help to strengthen Lancashire's relationship with Gulu." Our picture shows Coun­


ty Coun. Mrs Harding and County Coun. Slynn with St James's pupils Samantha Watson and Emily Mullins a t the Gulu school pack launch.


County crackdown on abandoned farm animals


ANIMAL health and trading standards officers have been asked by Lancashire County Council to investigate and prosecute cases of farm animal abandonment.


C o u n ty C o u n . Don


Y ates, c h a irm a n of th e Land and Buildings and P u b lic P ro te c t io n S u b ­ c om m i t te e , s a id : "T h e c o u n ty co u n c il has become concerned ab o u t fa rm a n im a ls , u su a l ly young lambs, which have b een fo u n d v i r tu a l ly abandoned on moorland, w i th o u t su f f ic ie n t food and shelter to survive the w in te r c o n d i t io n s . T h e depressed state of the live­ stock and farming indus­ try has meant th a t some farmers and stock holders may have purchased stock a t a v e ry low price, b u t then face economic diffi­ culties in adequately man­


aging them. "We want people to be


aware of the fact th a t the county council will not hes­ itate in prosecuting anyone found to have abandoned animals." Recently, more than 30


sheep were found dead on the East Lancashire moors apparently through lack of adequate husbandry. All such instances will be thor­ oughly investigated.


D iv e r s ity o f b u s in e s s e s in th e Valley clearly illu s tra ted by directory


THERE is a continuous flow of varied booklets and pamphlets to help promote local businesses and companies. The latest Ribble


Valley "Business and Commercial Directory" is a guide to more than 450 local companies, their products and ser­ vices. Its principal aim is to encourage trading in the area and throughout the region. I t s ta te s : "Th e in fo r ­


m a t io n p ro v id e d w ill e n a b le c om p a n ie s to


id e n t i f y s u p p l ie r s of p ro d u c t s a n d s e rv ic e s an d promote in te r - t ra d ­ ing. Finally, th e directo­ ry w i l l p rom o te a n d d em o n s t r a t e


th e


s t re n g th s an d d iv e r s ity of p roducts and services of companies established in th e Ribble Valley". The directory contains


endless lists of retail and w h o le sa le t r a d e s , a remarkable lis t of furni-


Toys can remain on display


ACTIVITY toys can remain on display a t The Manse, Ilorton-in-Craven, councillors decided. Officials told the Ribble


Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee th a t the toys are sold mainly by mail order from th e house, though delivered directly by the manufacturer. The number of personal


callers a t th e house is insignificant, the toys are of th e ty p e often seen in a domestic location and they are screened from the main


road. Councillors accepted the


recommendation to approve


the continued use for a year by Ribble Valley Activity Toys.


Feng Shui workshop


LOCAL people interested in the ancient art of Feng Shui are invited to attend a workshop


organised by Marie Curie Cancer Care. Feng Shui has a holistic approach to human well-being,


viewing the shapes, colours and objects in peoples homes as having potentially benevolent or negative effects on aspects of life, such as careers, health, relationships and


creativity. Focusing on Chi, the energy channelled for healing in


acupuncture, Feng Shui can improve energy levels to coun


teract the stresses of fast-paced demanding lifestyles. The workshop will take place on Saturday, from 2 p.m.


to 4 p.m., a t the Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Marie Curie


Cancer Care on 01257 450555, or from Mr J. Travis, at the Centenaries Theatre, on 01254 826063.


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ture manufacture not clas­ s if ied a n yw h e re else, am o n g s t m a n y o th e r industrial groups listed. This w ell- il lu s tra ted handout highlights the Rib­


ble Valley's "Highflying E n trep ren eu rs " such as Longridge Teaching Cen­ tre, and Allcare Home Care


Agency. Also mentioned are the


Ribble Valley's leading in te rn a t io n a l companies such as Clitheroe's U ltra­ frame, which is described as "Europe's leading conserva­ tory manufacturer". The h an d o u t also


describes the picturesque villages of the Ribble Val­ ley, its high-quality shops, accommodation, sport and leisure activities; an area which th ey describe as: "The ideal setting for com­ panies allowing executives


to relax after the day's work


sessions". The Ribble Valley Assis­


tance Portfolio, prepared by enterprise agency executive director Mrs Aileen Evans, l is ts a wide v a r ie ty of o rg an isa tio n s providing varied advice, information, funding and tra in in g to businesses. I t contains three different sections, the first providing d e ta i ls ab o u t o rg an isa tio n s such as ELTEC which provides training and help to local companies. The second section deals


in detail with organisations th a t offer funding, initia­ tives and services. The final section is concerned with o rg an isa tio n s offering recruitment and training in the area. A quick referenc­ ing telephone guide is included at the back of the portfolio.


ley Borough Council Plan­ ning and Development Committee followed a rec­ ommendation to approve Mrs S. Ryan's plan to niake


the buildings into a t,wo- storey dwelling.


,, Officials said that it took


account of the limitations imposed by the site and fol­ lowed policies - access had already been determined by previous approvals. Two objectors suggested


th a t the plan was out of keeping with the historic importance of the complex and there were serious traf­ fic problems. There were also legal problems at the


site.


Vigilance urged alter thefts


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Golf Club are being urged to be vigilant after another car was broken into in the car park. The incident happened


between 5 p.m. and 6-30 p.m. on Saturday, when a sot of golf clubs left on a back seat was stolen. Police warn members not to leave their clubs on view in t heir cars while they join others in the club house. Anyone who notices any suspicious-looking vehicles


or anyone hanging around the golf club should contact staff or Clitheroe police on 01200 443344.


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