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www.eastlancsnews.co.uk 6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 24th, 2000 . «?.»•* r \ O ' & r - n ' l j K •Ififr- r /■ t'-VA
MP’s rallying call for the survival of rural post offices
THE rural post office and its demise has been raised by Nigel Evans,
Ribble Valley MP. Mr Evans outlined his
fears during a reading of the Postal Services Bill in the House of Commons and highlighted the issue th a t if the Government continued with its present policy of withdrawing vital services, more clo sures will be imminent. Mr Evans said: "This
Government, in its ill- thought-through legisla tion, is putting at risk the survival of our rural post
offices. "If Mr Blair and his Gov
ernment insist on people's benefits and pensions being paid s traig h t into their bank then post offices will
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ALL keyed up are the tod dlers of Clitheroe's Pendle Pre-School, th a n k s to
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techno with the purchase of a com p u ter system, partly funded by a jumble
sale. The computer is to help
the youngsters develop their numeracy and literacy skills and other fund-raising projects organised to buy it included a sponsored walk, raffle and Christmas fair.
school leader Mrs Susan Dewhurst, surrounded by mums and their offspring, eager to get grips with the machine. (090200/14/22)
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death for committing forgery A FARM labourer claimed that the death of his girlfriend led to him altering a pay cheque given to him by Clitheroe farmer John Roberts,
from £24 to £34. Blackburn magistrates heard that Ben
Fothergill (19), of Double Stones Farm, Silsden, was then paid in cash when he said there was a problem with the cheque, but failed to notify Mr Roberts when the cheque was re-presented. Fothergill pleaded guilty to forgery and theft of £34 and was fined £100 with £34
compensation and £70 costs. Wendy Shackleton (prosecuting) said Mr Roberts, of Siddows Farm, Clitheroe,
had paid Fothergill for work, and when he reported a problem with the cheque had
agreed to pay him in cash. Miss Shackleton said: "The defendant
collected his cash, but did not return the cheque which had been presented to his father's bank account. The cheque for £34
eventually cleared." Frank Smith (defending) said that at the
time of the offence Fothergill had not been thinking straight because his girlfriend had died in a road accident near Skipton. Mr Smith said: "He has worked for Mr
Roberts before and since this incident when he was paid by cheque and there was no problem. He can think of no reason why he altered the cheque on this occasion."
Grant boost for
local youth groups A TOTAL of £3,460 has been donated to voluntary youth groups
in the Ribble Valley. The grants were made
following th e D is t r ic t Youth and Community Service Advisory Com mittee meeting and are detailed below: Chatburn Chatterbox
; Mastercard,Visa; Delta,' . Switch.and American ' Express cards accepted Y
OPESW&ae TBBV1ES Monday - Friday 9.30 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
1 0 - 4 pm
c iu b , towards equip- ment/resources for 11-plus group (£150); Sabden Youth Shelter, towards com pletion of sh e lte r (£500); Billington Youth Group, resources to enable youth group to take part in Billington Millennium Festival'(£250); Spring
board, towards cos t of pool balls (£40); Whalley Football Club, towards coach training for 12 to 16-year-old section (£280); Whalley Youth
Group, towards Birming ham Bike 2000 v is i t
(£150). Gisburn Youth Group,
towards weekend residen tial a t Towerwood (£250); Read and Simonstone, towards costs of secure storage (£200); Activate, towards project comple tion (£500); Mellor Youth Group, towards residen tial weekend a t Appleby (£250); Hodder Youth Group, towards cos t of larger size football strip (£150); Ribble Valley Netball, towards cost of coaching club 1 1 -plus (£240); Scout and Guide groups (£500). The grants will be pre
sen ted by Coun. Mrs Eileen Lowe a t the Ribble Yalley Borough Council Chamber on Monday March 6th.
Tea and chat volunteers wanted
VOLUNTEERS willing to drop round for a cuppa and a ch a t are being
sought. Anxious that some older
people are becoming increasingly isolated and lonely, Clitheroe's branch of Age Concern is seeking sup port from anyone with a spare hour or two a week to befriend and visit an older member of the community. Said a spokesman: "Poor
mobility and no family in the area due to demograph ic changes are just two rea sons an elderly person can become isolated. Prolonged isolation can have a devas tating effect on an individ ual, including mental and physical health problems." For further information
on the charity's "Caring Neighbourhood Scheme", telephone Heather Johnson on 01200 425654 or call into its Moor Lane shop.
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on the dance floor. The school's dance team has been
selected to appear in the North West regional final of the "Dance- Beat 2000” competition. The competition was set up and
organised by "Music for Youth" as a Millennium Commission Lottery pro ject. The patrons include Christopher Bruce CBE, Christopher Dean MBE,
Sir Peter Wright CBE and Wayne
Sleep CBE. The Bowland dance team is one of
seven groups selected for the regional final out of hundreds of entries. The dance is called "Country-Cide"
and is based on the idea that the local countryside is suffering and gradual ly being irreversibly defrayed. The choreography is by Miss
Andrea Yates, the girls’ dance teacher. Group members are Debbie Banks
(Year 10), Sarah Woods (Year 10), Ruth Bowness (Year 9), Claire Run- nalls (Year 9), Suzie Hacking (Year 8), Carlie Ilale (Year 8), Laura Dins- dale (Year 8), Phoebe Dowdall (Year 7) and Sally Eastwood (Year 7). The North West final will take
place on March 4th at The Dance- house Theatre, Manchester. Pictured are members of the com
peting team. (180200/6/4a)
undoubtedly lose much of their business. We have already witnessed post office closures in the Ribble
Valley." Mr Evans went on to say
th a t the legislation will affect those who rely on the post office on a day-to-day
basis. Pensioners will be most
hard hit in areas where cash machines are not available. The MP is suggesting a
redrafting of the bill to pro tect the rural way of life and measures which will ensure that the rural post office does not close. He said: "The post office
is one of the last remaining bastions of the countryside and if we want to protect the fabric of our country side then we must ensure its survival."
Three-vehicle sh u n t on bypass ,
Close, Bolton.
with Wheatley Lane Road, shortly before 4 p.m. last Wednesday.
No one was injured in the accident, near the junction ______
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call our special line to find out what Marjorie predicts for your year ahead
0906 589 4178 I ARIES Mar 21'APriI 20
Much as you might wish to retreat onto the sidelines for a few weeks to wind down and recharge your batteries, you know there is one situation where you must stand absolutely solidly behind your beliefs. Luckily you have all the right arguments at your disposal. Timing is the great trick, and knowing where to draw the line. Be grateful for small progress and leave giant leaps for a few weeks lienee. Call my Aries line tojicar more.
• TAURUS
a 0906 589 4165 April 21-May 21
Every so often you can feel your frustration mounting up because of circumstances beyond your control, which do not allow you to make the decisions you want for yourself. Financially or emotionally, you want to be free of old obligations and ties. Friends will be a huge help in pointing the way ahead, giving reassurance and advice. Soon you will be bouncing again with good humour. Call my Taurus line to hear more.
GEMINI
a 0906 589 4166 May 22-June 21
A midheaven Sun and dynamic Mars in your chart area of team relationships mean you are powering ahead at high speed in lively company. Maybe one close partner nireds to be pul ed more in line, they “ em to want more control than you are willing to hand them or are ju t
dinging too tightly. Try subtle persuasion to bnngthcm round. You have an agile mind when it comes to producing a plausible explanation, ta ll my
Gemini line to hear more. CANCER
a 0906 589 4167 June 22-July 22
Pluto around strongly until the 3rd hints that whatever you are doing to broaden your horizons and lilt your life out of a rut, is proceeding slowly aqainst a certain amount of resistance. But what this planet always shows is that perseverance pays off in more long lasting achievements. Just make sure you are putting as much effort into staying fit and healthy as you are into your various plans. Call my Cancer line to hear more.
LEO
a 0906 589 4168 July 23-Aug 23
Try to disengage your personal feelings from---------- you insist on getting all your own way, then you will not be able to negotiate a sensible compromise with dose partners, which is really vital a the moment. Slowly but surely you are moving through a time o transformation when you are leaving the past and building more security for yourself, financial and emotional, in future. Call my Leo line to near
. If VIRGO
a 0906 589 4169 Aug 24-Sept 23
There are moments when you wish you could disappear into your own
private space and slam the door shut. But you cannot function as an island at the moment. Togetherness, co-operation and tolerance are what are required if you are fo get the support you really need, ( loved ones or family members are proving tricky, then you need to explain that you are i changing as a person and their attitudes to you will have to alter as well. Call my Virgo line to hear more. ^
LIBRA
0906 589 4170 Sept 24-Oct 23
All your considerable diplomacy will be needed to keep one joint venture on track. You are worldly wise enough to know that being too pushy or stubborn will not work if you want co-operation. Yet you cannot be continually giving in to ridiculous demands. Do not get discouraged by slow progress, just keep pushing. You have initiative in abundance and can always find a way through. Romance could be blossoming. Call my Libra
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09065894171 Oct 24-Nov 22
Mars and Pluto, your two rulers, are both emphasised this week which means that look of steely determination is in your eye and you have no intention of backing down at any price. Tryito lake the long-term view of financial matters. If you push too hard in one area you may win but harm your chances of winning elsewhere. So you will need to take a balanced view. Home will be blissful so relax when you can. Call my Scorpio line to
hear more SAGITTARIUS ^
0906 589 4172 Nov 23-Dec 21
Home is where your heart is, but you are keeping your feelings strictly to yourself at the moment where family members are concerned. They may feei excluded if you do not let them in once in a while and to be truthful their feedback might be helpful. You are undergoing a personal transformation at the moment, finding new facets and deeper dimensions to your personality. It may not be easy but will be fulfiling ultimately. Call
my Sagittarius line to hear more. CAPRICORN
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TWO cars and a lorry were involved in a shunt on the Padiham bypass.
(28), of Sabden Road, Padiham: a Vauxhall Nova by Melanie Burney, of Whalley Road, Clitheroe: and a Mer cedes 8M goods vehicle by David Nelson (47), of Marton
A Fiat Punto involved was driven by Robert Clements
0906 589 4173 Dec 22-Jan 20
Just reckon that this week will see you over the next hurdle. Maybe you are not totally happy with the ways one situation has unfolded. But crying over split milk will not put it back in the bottle. Wipe up and move on as quicldy as you can. When Mats moves into Taurus next month you will suddenly find your energy, courage and confidence return as delays disappear. So you can travel hopefully. Call my Capricorn line to hear more.
_________________a 0906 589 4174 AQUARIUS
Jan 21 -Feb 19
Money is your main priority at the moment. You are pushing against certain resistances from teammates. Give them a nudge. Everyone knows you are the r at who likes to walk their own road. You dislike being crowded or comalle'd. But you also know that you need allies and support for the days to come, so try looking tolerant even it you do not feel it. The benefits will outweigh the effort involved. Call my Aquarius line to hear more.
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a 0906 589 4175 Feb 2°-Mar 20
Now that you are sailing along happily with your birthday Sun smiling brightly down on you, there should be more opportunities to spread your wings and suit yourself. Maybe there are tricky companions at work or out in the community who require strategic handling. Do not let them push you around or control you. Be in charge of your own destiny. You will win one cash discussion it you dig your heels in hard. Call my Pisces line to hear
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