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


Hospital’s museum pieces to be


auctioned SOME of the items from the former Calder- stones Museum are to be auctioned. The museum, which dealt


with various historical aspects of the hospital, has now closed due to the hospi­ tal's change of patient type. Many of the items of


considerable historical and medical value have been accepted by the Museum of Lancashire, in Preston. Arrangements are being made for others to be auc­ tioned Calderstones mounted an


exhibition of past and cur­ rent services when the NIIS and the Social Services held a celebration at Walkden to mark the end of the re-set­ tlement programme in the North West. The last traditional


Calderstones Ward closed last month, but the trust supports 129 people living in 35 small homes across the


North West. The residential accom


modation is now used for people with learning disabil­ ities, some of whom present challenging behaviour. Although large numbers


of staff have been made redundant, 172 others have been re-deployed into other work. Suitably qualified staff are still being sought and a recruitment video is currently being filmed


Charity shop wants to say thank you


STAFF at a Clitheroe charity shop are look­ ing for a mystery bene­ factor who donated valuable cigarette


cards. The collection of cards,


dating back to the 1940s and 50s, was found in a bag of items sent to the Shelter shop in Moor Lane. Manager Mrs Gillian


Holden was surprised to discover 50 sets of the cards, depicting Dickens charac­ ters, wildlife and various


sports. The cards, in sets of 24,


were immediately valued with the whole collection said to be worth around


£200. Mrs Holden said: "We


don't know where the cards come from, or whether the owner knows how much they are worth. Whoever they belong to, we would just like to say thank you for such a generous dona­ tion." The sets were put on sale


in the shop, and many have already been snapped up by collectors. The most expen sive set shows characters from Dickens' books and is on sale for £30, while the cheapest sets are worth £4.


Talk was on flower


arranging


MEMBERS of Whalley Flower Club formed an appreciative audience at a demonstration of flower


arranging. It was given by Mrs Mar­


garet Dickinson of Accring­ ton, who took "Beauty, courage and talent" as the theme of her display. She was thanked by club chair­ man Mrs Meryl Ibbotson. The club's next meeting,


a flower workshop, will be held on February 11th in Whalley Methodist Hall at 4-30 p.m., to be led by Mrs Jean Kortekass of Hurst Green. Those intending to take part should bring flow­ ers and greenery suitable for a hand-tied arrangement. New members and visitors arc welcome.


School gives sound value for money under excellent leadership of head and deputy


SOUND value for money is provided at Waddington with West Bradford CE (Aided) Primary School,


says an OFSTED team. Staff and governors are making


satisfactory progress with key issues identified at the last inspec­ tion and resources are being used effectively to achieve the school's aims and to improve standards. The report emphasises the


excellent leadership and manage­ ment of headteacher Mr Nicholas Toyne and deputy Mrs Eileen Stubbs, who have made "positive impact" although they are both relatively new in post.


Given green light for garage


RESIDENTS living at a farmhouse in Grindleton have been given the go- ahead to build a garage as well as retrospective per­ mission for a part-built driveway, despite objec­ tions from the local parish


council. Grindleton Parish Coun­


cil objected to the proposed plans at Laneside Farm­ house, off Slaidburn Road, because it was felt they were retrospective and were encroaching on green belt land in an area of out­ standing natural beauty. Another objection was that the single-storey garage would be detrimental to visual amenity of the area. Councillors at a meeting


of Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee, approved the plans, provid­ ing proposed amendments to lower the height of the garage to blend in with the surrounding countryside were followed. Other condi­ tions imposed were to ensure safe sufficent visibili­ ty and safe accesss for cars pulling out of the drive way and travelling along the Slaidburn Road.


Excellent service THE Department of Urol­


ogy and ENT Outpatients at Blackburn Royal Infir­ mary has been awarded the Chartermark for excellence in public service. The urology department


has a staff of 30 who pro­ vide in-patient and out­ patient services from recently upgraded facilities. It treats around 3,900 in­ patients and day cases per year and 5,000 out-patients.


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The inspectors found a school


where the quality of teaching pro­ motes good progress, and showed many strengths. Over a third is satisfactory, a similar proportion good, and the rest either very good or excellent. This leads to all round satisfactory attainment, with well above average science


results. Relationships between staff


and pupils are good and there is a supportive climate in which disci­ pline and control are good. Pupils with special educational


needs benefit from effective sup­ port and make good progress. Parents support the school


through the PTA, parents and friends working in school make sound contributions to learning and the home reading scheme enables parents to maintain involvement with their children's education. Links with commerce and


industry are underdeveloped due to limited opportunities, but the school's partnership with an aid worker in Bosnia has enabled pupils to appreciate the problems


there. "Staffing, learning resources


and accommodation are used effectively to enhance the quality of curricular provision," says the


report. "Financial management ..m* ____ 1 - 1 __________ _____ ~ 1-


and control are good." Effective use is made of infor­


mation technology and and attractive library contributes to


the enjoyment of books. The inspectors' list of key issues


for action suggested giving the higher attainers among younger pupils more challenging work to stretch them, invest more rigour and pace in under-five teaching, develop further the assessment procedures, and promoting better progression and continuity in maths and English schemes of


work. The chairman of the governors,


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Mr Peter Ratcliffe, says: "Every­ one has put a great deal of effort into making sure we provide the best for our pupils and this is reflected in the report. "We aim to build on the success


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of this report in the coming months in order to improve even further in line with the report's recommendations. The governing body is proud of the achievements of all the staff, both teaching and non-teaching, and of the pupils of


the school." Headteacher Mr Toyne and


deputy Mrs Stubbs are pictured with some of the school's older children. (250199/11/20)


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It’s cheery news for mine hosts as they switch village pubs


CHEERS to you Mrs


- and Mr - Robinson. Licensees Janine and


Stephen are leaving the Pendle Witch pub in Sabden where they have been behind the bar for more than three years. But they will not be


moving from the village as they are taking over the White Hart Inn, which is just down the


road. In fact, the couple have


been running both locals since Mark Hilton came out of the White Hart before Christmas. "It has been an extreme­


ly busy time for us," said Mrs Robinson. But the couple will not


be taking it easy and let­ ting the grass grow under


their feet.


M P ’s planning Bill aims to enhance local democracy


RIBBLE VALLEY MP Mr Nigel Evans has submitted


his Private Member's Bill aimed at streamlining the plan­ ning process and enhancing local democracy. The Planning Appeals Bill, if passed, will mean that if


the local council and the council planning committee reject a planning application by a margin of more than 80%, then the applicant would not be allowed to appeal. Speaking from Westminster, Mr Evans said:' This Bill represents a real transfer of power to the local authorities


and local people. "Far too many people see their decisions quashed by rul­


ings made at either London or by an inspector acting on behalf of the Secretary of State who simply does not know


the area. "I will be consulting with local authorities over the next


few weeks to ensure that the voice of the local authorities


is properly heard. "I hope that my Bill will help to save green fields from


over development and villages from being dwarfed by absurd planning schemes."


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Alloy wheels stolen from Ford Escort THIEVES stole four alloy wheels, valued at £360, from a Ford Escort car parked in an open garage in Old Back


Lane, Wiswell. Sunday.


Anyone with any information is urged to contact Clitheroe police on 01200 443344.


The incident happened between midnight and 9 a.m. on .


. , , , They plan to have bar


snacks on at the White Hart by the weekend. A major kitchen re-fit should see main meals on the menu by Easter. They also intend to reno­


vate the beer garden, with barbecues in the summer. Before they moved to


Sabden, Steve was steward at Fleetwood Cricket Club while Janine worked for a firm of accountants. "The White Hart is a


bigger pub with better facilities and we are look­ ing forward to extending the range of what we can offer for the benefit of our customers," said Janine. Janine and Stephen


Robinson are pictured with head barperson Elaine Aspden. (220199/5/4a)


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