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Objections to parking fees still stand
THE parish councils at Slaidburn and Ribch- ester are still objecting to charges being levied on the council car parks there. But tonight’s meeting of
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the Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee is being recommended to vote for pay and display. A report from Director of
Commercial Services Mr John Heap says that the councillors on a working group set up to consider the issues feel that charges could be levied without nec essarily severely affecting the villages. People in both had writ
ten to say that motorists would make the on-street parking situation worse if they had to pay on the Slaidburn park, and on the Pope Croft one in Roch ester. The Greonside one there, mainly used by resi dents, is not affected. The report points out
Ribblesdale pupils sweep the Y o u n g Enterprise awards
by Vivien Meath
A GROUP of teenagers who ta s ted financial success with th e ir enterprising business
'Venture has now swept .the board in the area h e a t of th e Young ^Enterprise competi
t io n . The biggest smile of all the Ribblesdale Technology *College High School pupils
was on the face of company managing director Stephen Hickey ( 16), of Sabden. For, at the final presenta tion evening, held at Myl- ton Fold Hotel, Langho, the budding ent repren eu r scooped the Ul t ra f rame 'trophy for best achiever - the icing on the cake for Ribblesdale’s company, Phoenix, which took eight of the 1 6 awards. The s tu d e n t s won the
best overall company, along with best press advert ise ment, European language
presentation, business plan, interim presentation, mar keting reporL written report and individual achiever. So successful was the
school 's company, which sold decorated champagne flutes and wine glasses, as well as more than 500 year books to pupi ls, th a t investors received a 512 per cent dividend - a return of around 010 per share, with the company's final turnover reaching 011,800. One man who certainly
deserved to feel pride in his product was link teacher Mr Neil Ashworth, who has now seen five Ribblesdale companies past the starting block. "It was a credit to all 25
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directors, but we have to give credi t to the othe r schools as well," said a delighted Mr Ashworth. "The standard was excel
lent . Every school won something. Our team has worked very hard in the last six months and I am full of admiration." The six competing com
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panies and their guests were welcomed to the event by the Hyndburn and Kibble Valley Area Board vice cha i rman Mrs Aileen Evans before present ing Lbeir reports. ' Guest speaker was Mrs
Judi th Dawson, proprietor of Dawson's Depar tment Store in Clitheroe and the closing remarks were given by area board chairman M r Howard Blackburn.
Compet ing companies
represented Hollins High School, Norden High School, Cl i theroe Royal Gramma r School, St Ch r is top h e r 's CE High School. Ribblesdale High School Technology College and Rhyddings County High School. Cli theroe Royal Gram mar School 's company
co.2000 won l he Selilum- berger Metflex Industries’ shield for best expor t achievement and the Amanda Westgate Public Relations Trophy for pro- motion/media. Ribblesdale students now
go forward to the East Lan cashire final on May 17th. Pictured (top) are Young Enterprise winners "Phoe-
nu" i111 llieir liophies. i Kill 100 13 8)
Jubilant Clithcroc Royal Grammar School students are pictured (above) with the shield for best export achievement. (160400/12/12)
Ribblesdale's man of the
moment - Stephen Hickey pictured (left) with his award for best achiever. (160400/11/17)
College eagles being restored to former glory
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parts of the interior of the college is continuing, in addition to expansion of accommodation as more and more girls enrol. Meticulous attention to detail has meant that his
toric areas of the college have been restored to their previous appearance. A museum of the college's growth and development is to be created. But the college has to
and essential for A-level work in sports science. So far £200,000 has been pledged, leaving another £100,000 to find. Meanwhile, two different
overseas trips are in the final stages of planning. A bicycle pilgrimage by pupils and staff to places of Jesuit and college importance in Europe starts at the end of next month. It will culmi nate with a 20-mile journey from the Tempest family's home at Broughton Hall, Skipton to the college, along a scenic route. The party will have plen
recognise the need for mod ern educational facilities to be provided. For instance, funds are being raised for an all-weather pitch, highly desirable for various games
World Challenge pro gramme sees a party of 26 pupils and staff working in Nepal. Each member has raised £2,500 personally to take part.
ty of support from back up vehicles. And later in the year, the
MP welcomes more adult approach to pub opening
THE vice-chairman of the Parliamentary Beer Club and Ribble Valley MP, Mr Nigel Evans, has welcomed the proposals to allow pubs to stay
open 24 hours a day. "This move brings a more adult approach to licensing
laws," he commented. "It is ridiculous that, when we are trying to be a tourist magnet, customers are thrown out
on to the street at 11 p.m. "We must also be sure that local authorities are given
sufficent powers to be able to protect residents living near by local pubs by ensuring that decent licensing laws are
observed. "There must be sufficient flexibility in place so that
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pubs in tourist areas are allowed to be open for longer hours to meet the demands of their customers, but that' also pubs in built-up areas take heed of the wishes of the people living close to the pub. "Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in the world,
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that £221,000 is included in the council’s capital pro gramme to spend on a new car park in Ribchcster in the financial year 2002-3. However, a suitable site has not yet been found. The Slaidburn car park is on land leased from Mr King- Wilkinson until 2026. Money is available to
install the necessary machines and signs if the committee agrees to charges, says the report.
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Whalley will again be open ing their gardens in a bid to help raise funds for the vil lage's Guide and Scout Group, which comprises around 180 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and ture Scouts.
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