Sporting doctors boost heart machine fund


THE Clitheroe Heart Machine Fund is set to benefit by hundreds of pounds due to the efforts of the Ribble Valley's


sporting doctors. Fifteen of the area's GPs


us for a relaxing and romantic cruise along the Rhine River and experience one of the most beautiful areas of Germany in a completely


different way.


This value-for-money four night break allows you to enjoy spectacular scenery and a lively atmosphere whilst sailing on your own floating hotel - what better way could there be to


experience the delights of the Rhine Valley!


Included in the price: • Return coach travel from the local area • Four nights accommodation on board the Lady Anne • Hot and Cold breakfast buffet, morning coffee. 3 course lunch, afternoon tea and 4 course evening meals on days 2 and 4 • Welcome drinks and evening meal on arrival • Farewell meal and live entertainment on one evening of the cruise.


26th June - 5 days All cabins NOW £ 1 2 9 per person CRUISE THEfGERMAN VALLEYS


Experience the magic and the mystery that this remarkable cruise offers as you sail through the most beautiful gorges of the Rhine and Moselle Valleys Steeped in ancient cultures, history and legends, this breathtaking area of


Germany seems as though it has sprung forth from a childhood fairy tale book. Majestic castles tower over the craggy vine clad slopes to the emerald waters of the rivers.This fabulous cruise is one not to be missed. Relax in the comfort of your friendly cruise vessel, the Lady Anne, as you gently meander through these famous waters. Every view is a picture postcard.


16th June - 7 days All cabins NOW £ 1 9 9 per person


participated in a variation on the decathlon Olympic event. Ten arduous events were con­ tested and at the end of the day a presentation was made to the most successful "DOC'athlete at


Assheton Arms in Downham. Hotly-contested events


the


included cycling, swimming, running, tennis, table tennis, pool, and a pint-in-one speed challenge. Phil Mileham won the rac­


quet events, John Zak raced away on the go-karts, and the fastest pint was downed by Richard Freeman. Ron Hig- son once again took the tro­ phy for the overall event. Ribble Valley residents can retrospectively sponsor the


doctor of their choice by donating to the reception staff


at the health centres in Clitheroe, Whalley, or Slaid- burn, bearing in mind that one day they may need access to the lifesaving equipment purchased and serviced by the Heart Machine Fund. Our picture shows some of those who took part.


----- ~--------- ----- " --------- -* ----— ----------- Renowned for its spectacular rugged coastline, shimmering blue sea, colourful little towns


and breathtaking views, the Neapolitan Riviera is the perfect place for a truly memorable holiday.The price includes:- • Return flights from the U.K. • Return airport to hotel transfers in Italy • Seven nights accommodation at your chosen hotel • Continental breakfasts •Three course evening meals


8 days - June/August/September from £ 3 4 9


A spectacular and exciting day of classic horseracing and high fashion plus a visit to the ancient city of


Oxford. What we include in the price • One nights accommodation in a 3 Star hotel • Three course dinner • Full English breakfast •Visitto Oxford • Entry to Royal Ascot •The attendance of an experienced Tour Manager • Executives coach transport throughout


2 days - 22nd June Grandstand £ 1 3 5 Take dais unique opportunity to discover three spectacular cities, each with their own personalities


and individual appeal by joining us on this enchanting eight day break thats overflowing with cultural delights included in the


price • Coaching from the local area and return in a comfortable modern coach with reclining seats and w.c. / washroom • Convenient Cross Channel Sailings • Seven nights accomodation including breakfast and three course evening meals with full private facilities • Included excursions to Prague. Budapest and Vienna.


8 days - 25th June from


Imagine a land of rolling hills, fairytale castles and picturesque medieval towns bathed in the colourful glow of hundreds of fireworks and brilliant Bengal lights.This is


___,the 'Rhine in Flames', a series of summer festivals that takes place along the mighty river Rhine.


This fabulous four-day break is guaranteed to provide you with some super memories for years to come!


4 days - 30th June from


i ui many people Tuscany represents---------------------- ............. i essence < Italy. ,


Landscape of rich red soil and green rolling hills, capped with medieval stone villages reflects the peaceful Tuscan way of ‘ life.This is a region which has long been popular with the British, offering such a wide range of attractions inc.


— magnificent cities, wonderful wine and renowned regional cooking. Included in


the price: Return British Airways scheduled flights between Manchester and Milan • Return coach transfers between the airport and your hotel • 7 nights half board accomodation in Tuscany.


8 days - 28th June


FOUR local people keenly committed to supporting cancer research are very grateful to their run sponsors. Just over £900 was raised by, from the left, Duncan


___truly fascinating weekend breakaway has a very easy and


irelaxirig itinerary in Frnnce.The tour is based in Normandy, 1 which is ideally located for our programme of sightseeing


m a a - J excursions, which is ideally located for our programme of sightseeing excursions, which take us into the heart of the Battlefields


area • British coach throughout • Return Channel crossings by Ferry / Channel Tunnel bed & continental breakfast • Accom in twin bedrooms with private bathroom Good standard


"ofNormandy and the D-Day Landing beaches. Price includes: •Departurefromyourocal min 2 star hotels in Normandy • Two full day visits to the D-Day Landing Beaches. 4 days - 9th June


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From swimming to snooker, bowls to barbecues and tennis to tea dances....your days and nights will be kept busy whilst getting together with new found friends. Corton Village boasts an outstanding array


of activities combined with first class evening entertainment... all you have to do is enjoy yourself. _ Included in the price of just £149 is comfortable coach travel from your local area, four nights


accommodation in rooms with private facilities,full English breakfast and evening m^ls throughout your stay and as much activity as you can pack into your days and nights.


19th June - 5 days


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Sheltered housing on show


THE Ribble~'VaTley- - Borough Council is sup­ porting the National Sheltered Housing Week by opening the doors of some of its sheltered accommoda­ tion to the public. The week has been set


aside to raise the profile of what sheltered accom­ modation has to offer the over-55s, and the council is holding a number of open days at two of its


units. St Ann's Court, Low


Moor, will be open to the public on Tuesday, Wednes­ day and Thursday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Park House and Towne-


ley House, in Longridge, will open their doors on Tuesday between 10 a.m.


and 12-30 p.m. A spokesman said:


"Please come along and take the opportunity to look at the facilities and accommo­ dation on offer and partici­ pate in a free raffle. A tombola will also take place at St Ann's Court, and there will free refreshments."


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Report hints at pockets of ill-health and deprivation


Care group also concerned about farming community by Tim Procter


POCKETS of ill- health and deprivation are thought to be hid­ den in the Ribble Val­ ley's above-average


be a local problem too, says a report by Catherine Web­ ster, chief executive of the Ribble Valley Primary Care Group. She describes vari­ ous improvement activities being taken locally by the health authority, the prima­ ry care group itself and a Ribble Valley partnership group embracing a wide range of health profession­


health figures. And farming health could


als.


The report says that although health in the Rib­


ble Valley is "distinctly bet­ ter" than elsewhere in East


Lancashire, there is a high­ er proportion of older peo­ ple with attendant prob­ lems of ill-health. The primary health con­


cept is a new one, with groups covering the various boroughs and working the various "first port of call" services such as doctors, chiropodists and pharma­ cists together. For instance, work is


taken to provide day and respite care, and to consider a crisis intervention and weekend service. Patients and carers are to get more chance to be involved in planning, and there is to be better liaison with other services. "Research into farmers'


planned with the pharma­ cists to improve the man­ agement of medicines for older people. Community nurses will help promote the dial-a-ride service to older people, while as previously reported in the Advertiser and Times, a "welfare rights check" scheme using med­ ical records proved very successful. Mental health provision


health is planned, which will focus on mental health and suicide risks," says the report, going on to describe possible ways of tackling isolation and improving access to services. As already reported, the


where - conceptions among 13s to 15s in the borough in the period 1995 to 1997 were 4.7 per 1,000. The fig­ ure is little more than half the next lowest, Rossendale, with 9.2. Pendle is the high­ est with 11.3 and Hynd- burn next on 10.2. But stillbirths and deaths


Ribble Valley is a national pilot site for a new small rural area mother and child health scheme. The information is just a


has been thought to be lacking in rural areas. Now the opportunity is being


in the first week of life show the Ribble Valley about the middle of the list. Per 1,000 births in 1995 to 1997 the rate was 9.4, more than Burnley’s 6.2, Blackburn's 7.9 and Rossendale's 8.5. Pendle had the worst figure, 13.3, with Hyndburn on 9.7.


part of the annual East Lancashire Health Author­ ity report. It again shows that the teenage pregnancy controversy is less intense in the Ribble Valley than else­


Fine and sunny weather for circular Dales walk


A PLEASANT circular walk from Cracoe to Lin­ ton was enjoyed by 33 members of the Clitheroe


Naturalists on Saturday. The weather was fine and sunny, but with a cool breeze


in the morning. Forty-four species of wild flower were spot­ ted, including the Meadow and Rue leafed Saxfridge, Lilac ivy leafed Speedwell, Cowslip and Bluebells. Seventeen types of birds, including Oyster Catchers, Swallow and Willow Warbler, were also seen. Uninterrupted views across the valley towards Cracoe Fell and the Obelisk helped to make it an enjoyable day. Thanks were expressed by Chairman Mrs C. Pickles to


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But population levels


meant that actual numbers in the Ribble Valley were the lowest. In the three years, there were 15 such deaths, with 45 in Pendle and 53 in Blackburn.


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Age Concern Lancashire - Working for all Older People in Your Community


For over a decade, Age Concern Lancashire has provided many quality services throughout the Rihblc Valley. These community based services have helped thousands of local older people to live more fulfilling and independent lives whilst knowing there is an organisation in the area who’s mission statement is “to improve the quality for all older people.”


Based in Clitheroe, Age Concern Lancashire operates an Information and Insurance office opposite its Charity Simp on Moor Line - a service that proved so popular with older people the organisation developed a mobile information service in conjunction with Lancashire Constabulary. 'Ibis project now provides a regular access point to local people in 10 villages in the Ribble Valley. Other projects include two Day Gire Centres, a Caring Neighbourhood Scheme providing socially isolated older people with regular visits from trained volunteers, five luncheon clubs and monthly carers support groups.


Tire information and insurance office at No.4 Moor Lane in Clitfieroe helps over 1,800 people each year by providing access to free leaflets and factslleets on a variety of subjects such as making a will, healthy living and leisure and education. It is also where over 55s can find out the benefits of Age Concern Insurance Services - products specifically designed to meet the needs of the over 55s.


One such product is Home and Contents Insurance cover. Available to t a l l home owners and people in rented/shcltercd accommcxlation. Contents cover starts from as little L7000 for an annual premium of approx. .120 depending on requirements and postccxlc area.


Similarly, Motor insurance is available to car owners aged 55+ although younger drivers can Ixr included in file policy (minimum age 25).


A comprehensive Motor Breakdown service is available which includes Ixrth Home Start and Roadside assistance from only X55.


Travel insurance offers discounts for couples and children and premiums sum from only £10 per person. There is also an Annual Policy available to those able to take several


holidays each year.


Profits generated by the shop, as well as the commission earned from insurance sales, come to Age Concern Lancashire, and are utilised to


of older people in today’s society is a key part of the organisations work in the area.


The insurance and information office is now largely run by fully trained volunteers and is open Tuesday 10.00-12.30 and 1.00-2.00, and Thursdays


and Fridays 10.00 - 12.30.


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underpin the community projects. On going research and development into the changing needs


the leaders of the walk, Mr and Mrs Oldham. The next walk on Saturday will be to Sizergh. Anyone interested should meet at the bus station at 9.30am.


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