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FO RM E R Ribble Valley residents M r and M r s P h i l ip and B ren d a Bratherton are putting their feet for­ ward in a fund-raising initiative. The couple, who spent 10 years liv­


ing and working for the Parker family at Browsholme Hall, never expected a holiday in Luxor, Egypt, to turn out the way it did. While wandering around the back


streets of Luxor, they discovered the Sunshine Home for Orphaned and Aban­ doned Children. 'they entered the building and met


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orphanage founder I’ear Smith. She showed them around and explained how she had founded the orphanage in 1996. The couple met 19 children who had been abandoned, the eldest aged nine and the youngest just six days old. The Brathertons spent most of the day there, realising that, had the children not been rescued, some would not have survived and others would have become street children.


Asking if they could help, they were told


that the greatest need was for food and basic items. Due to problems with post, they decided that the most practical method of helping was by cash donation. On their return to Buckinghamshire, Mr


Bratherton, who works at Pipers Corner School as a security officer, set out for Mis- senden Abbey, accompanied by his daugh­ ters, Lorna and Ruth, on a 10-mile spon­ sored walk. .Joined by several school pupils, Mr Bratherton's efforts have so far raised 412,300, which is going to the project. Now, the Brathertons, whose son, Math­


ew, is a sales executive at Primrose Motors, Clitheroe, are appealing to any Clitheroe people interested in the plight of the chil­


dren to help. "Any donation, no matter how small,


will be greatly appreciated and used in the children's best interests," say the couple. "Can we point out that ill in English money is equal to 415 in Egyptian and goes a long way." The Urathertons (pictured I can be con­


tacted by telephone on: 01-191719817, or at their home, The Lodge, Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill, Bucks, I1P156LP.


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RELATIVES and friends of residents supported an open day at Corbridge Court, Clitheroe. People who are thinking of going into such accommoda­


tion also looked round the sheltered housing complex,^ which is run by Housing 21 and has been open for five,


years. "We are always pleased to talk to people, but we had an


open day to coincide with National Sheltered Housing Week," said court manager Mrs Denise Warburton. Our picture shows resident Mrs Margaret Seddon with some of the craft work on display. (A250500/4/78)


of Egyptian orphans Pregnancy law being ignored,


claims CAB


SOME employers are ignoring special laws for pregnant and part-time workers, the Ribble Val­ ley Citizens' Advice Bureau claims in its annual


report. The report, which was


due to come before the bureau's AGM in Ribble Valley Council Chamber yesterday, says there is "increasing evidence" of


the problem. The message is tha t


bosses are ignoring risk assessment rules intro­ duced to protect the health of mothers-to- be and their unborn babies in the workplace. The report goes on to say


that "the law regarding part-time workers is not being respected - leading, in particular, to the indirect sex discrimination that aris­ es from requiring mothers of young children to work full time." Solutions for the prob­


lems are suggested in the report: "We believe that the law


might be more respected if the cost to small employers was borne directly by the state. "To be effective, laws


require a balance between the costs of compliance and defiance. For small employ­ ers, the cost, for example, of


suspension on full pay dur­ ing pregnancy, is substan­ tial, but the enforcement of the various laws and regula­ tions is left to the action of aggrieved individuals, most of whom are ignorant of their rights (as, we suspect, are their employers) and who depend on the limited resources of CAB. "The Equal Opportunity


Commission is not, in our experience, adequately funded for this task. Defi­ ance, or ignorance, of the law is thus an inexpensive


option. "This cannot be what


Parliament intended. If the Government can introduce state funding for 'parental leave' periods, why not for pregnancy suspension? "Perhaps it could also


consider funding the Health and Safety Executive to carry out free risk assess­ ments for small employers." Meanwhile, the report


points out that there has been a "great increase" in the number of CAB clients helped with employment problems in general over the past year.


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S0 9 0 6 589 4178 ARIES


I :■ Call my Aries line to hear more. TAURUS X


Winners at Clitheroe Bridge Club AT the Monday meeting of Clitheroe Bridge Club,


winners were: NS Mr and Mrs E. Holden, Mrs J. Mar- tindjile and Mr C. Pollard. EW Mrs B. Tatton and Mr J .D. Mortimer Mr J. Renton and Mrs M. Horner. Thursday winners were: NS Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs J. Bailey, Mr B. Guha and Mr C. Pollard. EW Mr J. Ren­


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^ Mar 21-April 20


Your heller skelter schedule will start to slow down visibly now and there may b e a sense o f frustrating delays at work. Try to throw your ex cess energy into re-organising o r re-decorating at home since you do want to add elegant touches, even plan the odd party in the weeks to com e. Otherwise just cultivate patience. Everything com es to those who wait. Maybe you can also use the time to step back slightly to unpick a few mistakes and start afresh.


0906 589 4165 April 21 -May 21


Your schedule will suddenly shoot into a faster pace with a good deal of rushing around, answering more letters and phone calls than usual. You will not be suffering slow coaches or other people’s mistakes gladly but try to tone down your sharp comments. Luckily tactful Venus will be around from Sunday to pour oil on troubled waters and keep a more harmonious mood. Try not to walk, cycle o r drive to fast. More haste less speed. Call my Taurus line to hear more.


GEMINI


g 0906 589 416$ May 22-Juno 21


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Although ore close partnership may leei betwixt and between around Friday s Full Moon, you are not really concerned. Recent experiences haw shown you which are the bonds you need to nurture and which to let go. Money will be your main locus ol attention. You want to maKC a good deal to boost your long term security and to give you enough to splash around rather extravagantly at the moment. Try to find the balance between outgoing and incoming otherwise your indulgences could run away with you. Call my Gemini line to hear more.


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CANCER Finally.


F in d y o u r d e a l h o m e


pads to suit everybody JA C K SO N - H OW ARD A Clitheroe couple were married at All Saints' Church,


Pendleton. They were Stephen Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs


Michael and Lucille Jackson, of Jubilee Terrace, Clitheroe, and Deborah Howard, daughter of Mr and Mrs George


and Liz Howard, of Abbey Terrace, Barrow. The bridegroom is an instrument technician and the


bride supports people with special needs. Given away by her father, the bride wore a halter neck-


style gown of ivory duchess satin with a full organza skirt embroidered with scattered crystals. The bride was attended by her sister, Suzanne Nutter,


who wore a princess line gown in gold and the pages were the couple’s sons, Masters Sam and Frankie Jackson. Master Charlie Jackson, son of the bridegroom, was the


best man. The Rev. Roland Nicholson conducted the ceremony


and the reception was at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. Photo: David and Laura Bradshaw.


Rain fails to dampen spirits of ramblers


WYCOLLER was the destination for Clitheroe Ramblers, with 15 mem­ bers arriving in the beam tiful hamlet under-


threatening skies. After climbing to Ger­


many Farm, there was a rumble of thunder.and waterproofs were quickly donned as the rain arrived. The walkers then left, via


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Far Wanless, for Trawden and Coldwell reservoirs, where lunch was eaten - in the shelter of the activity


centre. The rain eased as the ramblers left Coldwell for the Pendle Way and later the Bronte Way. . They made their way to


Gilfold Clough and Lumb Scout waterfall. In pleasant sunshine, they headed back to Wycoller and Lodge Hill and then followed field paths to Bank House to rejoin the Bronte Way again. When they arrived back at their cars, the leader was thanked for an enjoyable walk despite heavy rain.


having been stuck on the sidelines for a few weeks, you can begin to


g 0906 589 4167 June 22-Juty 22 feel


the tempo o f your life pick up. With dynamic Mars in Cancer from the lo th, followed two days later by indulgent Venus, you will be throwing yourself with wholehearted enthusiasm into a whole variety of new projects and fun social outings. Suddenly the obstacles, setbacks and delays of the past few weeks are beginning to lift, and your courage, confidence and drive are returning.


Call my Cancer line to hear more. LEQ ^


0906 589 4168 July 23-Aug 23


T h e re is a time in the year for pushing, and a lime for just retreating to put your feel up. You dislike not being in the centre of activities but you know in your heart o f hearts that you need lo step back, wind down and recharge your batteries. S o do not b e anxious if you feel left out of the mad social whirl. It is only a temporary state o f affairs. You will b e giving mo re to loved on es for a while but will b e storing up goodwill as a result. Call my L eo line to hear more.


VIRGO


0 9 0 6 589 4169 Aug 24-Sept 23


Having b een working hard on your own recently, you will now find there is a good deal mo re team support around. With everyone pitching in together, there will b e faster progress and mo re time for fun. Your knack o f putting friends and team mates at their e a se will ensure the welcome mat is laid out where ever you go. At work in group efforts and in your leisure activities, you will b e dancing around with renewed vitality.


Call my Virgo line to hear more. LIBRA


0906 589 4170 Sept 24-Oct 23


No one is going to stand in your way as you zip into a higher gear at work or in your community activities. Your ambitions are pushing you onwards and upwards now, so you will be working exceptionally hard and trying to motivate everyone around you. Just try to be persuasive rather than forceful, since it brings results faster. From Sunday your diplomatic skills and creative abilities will b e on display bringing wonderful compliments. Call my Libra line to hear more.


SCORPIO


g 0906 589 4171 Oct 24-Now 22


The swing of the planets out of the secret, confidential area of your chart which has made recent weeks a fair struggle, is now beginning. S o you will tie up loose ends of financial agreements, reach compromises with close partners, and then start to broaden your horizons. You very much want to be out and about with more stimulating companions, experimenting with new activities, and generally flying higher. Travel would really suit your best. Call my Libra line to hear more.


^ SAGITTARIUS g g g ^ ^ Nov 23-Dec 21


Although you can be fiery and outspoken, on the whole you dislike being involved in differences of opinions which drag on. But try to see the next few weeks as a time when perseverance really will pay off. You may feel frustrated now but you are building stronger foundations and security for yourself emotionally and financially. S o be firm but flexible in confidential discussions. There will have to be compromises. Call my Sagittarius line to hear more. Call my Sagittarius line to hear more.


CAPRICORN


0906 589 4173 Dec 22-Jan 20


Maybe you can begin to share th e work load now a s th e major planets start to move away from your cha r t a rea o f hard work into the house o f close partnerships. Your nearest and dearest may b e slightly fiery over th e nex t few weeks but if you can harnes s their enthusiasm and pull tog ether in joint ventures then much mo re will b e achieved. Your social charms will b e much in demand from Sunday onwards so do no t hold back. Call my Capricorn line to h ea r more.


AQUARIUS


g 0906 589 4174 Jan 21-Feb 19


With Mars moving into C an c e r from Friday you can begin to recognise that th e time o f parties and play may b e starting to finish. Hard work is b a ck on


the agenda. If you do not fee! entirely appreciated then just take pride in doing what you a re doing for Its own sake. G o independent rather than trying to get team mates' co-operation. Give attention to your physical stamina as well, since you need to b e fit. Your appetite for indulgent treats will expand.


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0906 589 41 75 Feb 20-Mar 20


Suddenly your energy will soar again. A sen se o f boisterous playfulness will send you flying off in search o f fun. Loved o n e s , children and social mates will b e swept up in your plans whether they like it o r no t. Having felt rather held b ack recently you are now raring to g o . Delays at work should disappear now though you will no t feel very self disciplined o r keen to follow orders. Give yourself elbow ro om and demand mo re o f th e limelight. Call my Pisces line lo h ea r mo re. g


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