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Government is under fire


over cloning special report by Robbie Robinson


TOP pro-life speakers addressed a meeting in Clitheroe to highlight human cloning and


related pro-life issues. Lord David Alton and


Mr Peter Garret, "Life" research director, stressed the necessity for awareness of what was motivating the Government's decision to take part in human genetic experimentation. They said that motiva­


demnation of all experimen­ tal research in both thera­ peutic and full-term


cloning. He said that the need to


tion for this research came from biochemical compa­ nies whose shares have already soared in price due to a government decision which had not been allowed a proper debate in Parlia­


ment. Lord Alton was particu­


larly scathing about the Government's support of therapeutic cloning, despite the European Union's con-


Tea takings suffer from double blow


THE village hall at Dunsop Bridge is suf­ fering badly from;i,a


double whammy.-1 ; A combinatiom.6f„tlie


| foot and mouth ‘restric­ tions and a road closed because of a landslip has hit the Sunday tea takings of the hall committee. The hall relies on profits


produce genetic tissue through embryo-based therapeutic cloning to increase the curative aspects of high-tech drugs had been shown to be total­ ly unnecessary. Adult tis­ sues had already been iden­ tified as a better source for such drugs than aborted baby tissues. Mr Garret told the audi­


Diner garden centre plan is approved


A GARDEN centre is planned for the land behind the Gisbum Diner. Officials recommended


that Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning -and .= Development committee approve a plan for an 800 square metre glasshouse - but also to insist on a legal agreement keeping the two buildings as one separate unit. This will mean that neither can be sold sepa­


rately. Landscaping will help . ... , . ':a'"vV{|||\..' • - i \ f


ence that government sup­ port for therapeutic cloning


was the first step in consoli­ dating the research needed to produce implants which would enable full human cloning to take place. This would be accompanied by failures of human genetic material similar to those which had been "hidden away" when the experi-


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from selling Sunday, after­ noon teas in the summer to visitors to maintain the hall throughout the year. In the first four weeks of


operation, takings have dropped by £150. A spokesman for the hall


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ments on sheep embryos had eventually produced the cloned animal named


Dolly.Local politicians had been invited to give their views on the subject, but only Mr Marcus Johnstone was present to speak. His support.for-the Govern­ ment was described as hon­ est and was appreciated.by


the audience, despite its contrary opinion. Those attending were


clearly impressed by the presentation, and many intelligent questions were put to the speakers. The general opinion of those there was that it was a "great meeting" with "great speakers".


. Mr John Noonan


thanked Mr Arnold Mars- den for organising and chairing the meeting, the ladies who arranged the refreshments and all who set up St Michael and St John's Church Hall for the event. He said: "All who helped


Clilheroe and the local Lan­ cashire area as 'pro-lifers', as well as providing a challeng­ ing and thought-provoking


evening." Our picture shows, from


deserve congratulations for the achievement of putting forward the people of


the left, Mr Leo Wells, Mr Johnstone, Lord Alton, Mr Garrett, Sarah Hethering- ton, Mr Noonan and Mr Marsden. (300401/9/2)


Christie’s scanner appeal reaches half way mark


A HUGE project to raise £1.5m. for a major boost to cancer treat­ ment in , the North- West has reached the


half way mark. In little more than a year,


fund-raisers, including many in the Kibble Valley, have raised nearly £750,000 for the Christie's Against Cancer appeal for a "Dou­ ble Doughnut" Scanner. The new machine - only the second in the country -


will allow radiologists and surgeons at Christie's Hos­ pital, Manchester, to con­ duct interventional proce­ dures, such as biopsies, treatment of tumours and placement of catheters, while the patient is being scanned. Appeal chairman, Lord


I cant impact, say council officials. The grant of per­ mission will be made: when '.' formalities are completed. ’,;)


Coach house development turned down


PERMISSION has


I been refused for a "cramped and over intensive" plan for the former coach house of the Higher Trapp


Hotel, Simonstone. A dwelling, a workshop


| rural area and so should be used to create employment rather than for housing. The commitee refused the application.


and a two-bedroomed holi­ day let would be too much in a building already cheek- by-jowl with others, the Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Committee were told by officials. In any case, it was point­ ed out, the building was in a


Wade of Chorlton, said: "This is an amazing achievement, but we need further help to reach our target and fund the pro­ ject."


Wayfarer tickets for bus travellers


ANOTHER step forward has been taken to widen the value of jthe award-winning Clitheroe Travel Interchange. Wayfarer tickets giving value travel in many parts of


committee said: "We will be carrying on every Sunday until August. We are just working harder to get the message out to people that we are open for business."


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Fencer Louise is country’s second seed at under-13


by Julie Frankland


I MOVE oyer the Musketeers, if it's I swordmahship you want, look no further than 12-year-old Whalley


schoolgirl Louise Highton. Louise, who attends CRGS, is becoming


more and more of an all-round sports­ woman, and is aiming for her first pen­


tathlon in September. Successes in athletics, swimming and air


months ago as her fourth pentatHlbji'sport and beat rivals from all over/.the’UK. at Warwick. The pentathlon requires exper­ tise with the sword and in running, swim­


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” Loui&'s ehthiisiasm has rubbed'off on her family, withfather Mr Martin Huyton now mahager'of The Dolphins' biathlon and triathlon teams, mother Mrs Pamela High­ ton a triathlon competitor in "masters" events, and 10-year-old sister Beth, a pupil at Whalley CE Primary School, chasing Louise up the ranks. Besides the Dolphins, Louise, a Guide


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| stolen. Police are investigat­ ing. ______________


A SHED at a house in Lime Street, Clitheroe, was bro­ ken into and a B-registered motor cycle worth £200


Handbag stolen


| A LADY'S shoulder bag containing £20 was stolen from a car in the car park at Stonyhurst Park Golf Club.


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Mayor gives charities


THOUSANDS of pounds I were donated to local chari-1 table projects by Ribble j Valley's retiring Mayors Coun. Chris Holtom during I a special presentation! evening.


a big boost


during which Coun. Holtoml and his consort, Mrs! Dorothy Shaw, were able tol personally thank many of" those who have helped and supported them during their successful year oil office.


It was an informal event!


tatives of local organisaJ tions and businesses who have helped the Mayor':! Charity during his year oj office.


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of the Blackburn and Disl trict Blind Society received £1,200 and the Heart ol Lancashire Appeal, £1,20| for future Ribble Valley prcl jects. The sum of £500 wag donated to the appeal fol the provision of defibrillel tors in Slaidburn and Bowl land and £4,400 for defibrif lators in the Chipping are:l The latter amount repnl sents the return of all til money donated directlj from the area to thr Mayor's Appeal going bad into the village project. I Pictured are recipienj


The Ribble Valley brancil |


with Coun. Holtom an Mrs Shaw at the event the Mayor's Parlor (020501/2/6) •A lack of volunteers'


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ing to be trained to becorj first responders is puttij one of the Heart of La cashire's lifesaving scher


at risk. Three defibrillators ha


been bought, but only oj person has volunteered r training in the Bolton-b Bowland area. For t l scheme to run smooth! there ideally needs to beJ volunteers in each ard Anyone wishing to he! should contact scheir chairman Mrs Dorot!| Pearson 01200 446169.


Stepping down!


THE annual meeting wl the last session of Trinil Ladies' Afternoon Fello| ship before the sumr


Stanford


break. Mrs J. Bishop, speake


secretary, and Mrs Roberts, minutes secretal stepped down and wa replaced by Mrs E. Col perthwaite and Mrs M. IJ land respectively. Everycl else agreed to carry on I


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WHILE remoter part.1 the Ribble Valley areal all but sealed off to col try lovers, moves h | begun to give unprel dented access.


; In a bizarre twist to | 1


foot and mouth story,! Countryside Agency announced that mapd work is under way, pad the way for greater acj to England's open cou| and common land. I And the North-We| one of the first two ;


to be worked on. The agency streJ


that intitial work wj not be hampered byl foot and mouth epidcj ; All the work in the i


stages is deskbound. 1 Senior countryside!


cer P'aul Murch si "This is a massive tasl the Countryside Agl


Parish church! MEMBERS of Clitbf raised £300 at their S[l They have already il


cloth.


and bought some neiL ladies are now investij


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