Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 22nd, 2001 13 lhireonline.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonline.


Ofsted praises pre-school’s high standard


A HIGH standard of teaching means good quality of learning for the 23 pupils of Chat- burn Pre-School, says


an Ofsted report: The group, a voluntary


one started in 1982, uses accommodation in the lower part of Chatburn CE Primary School. It is managed by a com­


mittee of parents and staff and strong partnerships have a positive effect on learning, say the inspectors. They found that the posi­


In every way." T photograph shows


Tngho FC group ■sing their cheering 1 their trip to watch fs take on Wimble-


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[lazing »ption


.wood Conservative ■all guns blazing arid


vas formally adopt-


I in his sights. Ion fees, our countryside lireatened with the clo- l of our post offices a.nd


Jrecent closure of Tosside |)ol.


Tt/e have witnessed man- tturing job losses on our Irstep, there is a regular fools places crisis in the Ible Valley and Fulwood; 1 our committed doctors U nurses are being dis- Lted by bureaucracy and [dictated to by political B not medical priorities." lie also urged the Gov-


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tive approach to teaching encouraged the children, and activities were man­ aged efficiently, with group activities balanced well with one-to-one teaching. "Purposeful" activities were noted by the inspec-


were sp


tors, with good staff inter­ action and happy and well- behaved children. They were learning to persevere until a task was completed. Appropriate importance


is given to key areas of learning and personal and social development, with good progress made. The inspectors felt that the com­ prehensive, but manage­ able, written plans and pupil assessments were effectively used towards achieving learning goals. "The standard of behav­


iour is high and children are learning that good manners are required in order to show kindness and appreci­ ation towards others," say the inspectors. "Children are willing to sit quietly when discussions take place, listen to the views of others and take turns


of others ana Musical treat I


in store this I — ...~ ; ' ■ weekend


LOVERS of orchestral music are in for a treat this weekend at Clitheroe


Parish Hall. A Sunday afternoon con­


cert is being held by Settle Orchestral Society, which recruits a fifth of its mem­ bership from the Clitheroe


area-


the Symphony No 101, "The Clock", by Haydn, and Symphony No 2, by


The concert will include . , ,


Brahms.There will also be solo opportunities for the brass and percussion sections in the "Fanfare of the Com­ mon Man", by Copland, and a "Fanfare for the Com­ ing Age", by Sir Arthur


Jiment to take further lasures to tackle the foot Id mouth epidemic, like fedier slaughter of affect- I animals and bringing in a Army to dispose of car-


ses. |e your driving


Ihich costs £20, comprises Ictures each Tuesday lyening and practical dri­ ving sessions on Sunday


liornings. The course is based on


-he police driving manual. I t covers all aspects of do­ ling, including motorways.


J Details are available on |1204 852605 or 01254


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|an is withdrawn ,i at Ribble Valley Borough pment Committee meeting.


Jrsion of two bams to form Farm, Mill Lane, Chipping, Isultation.


Bliss.The society recently wel­ comed . Mr Kenneth Mitchell as leader. The Leeds professional violinist began his career with the English National Philhar- monia and, more recently, freelanced in London with many Early Music ensem­ bles, including the Academy of Ancient Music. Tickets for Sunday's con­


Clitheroe at the tourist office, the parish church


in expressing their own. Parents are involved fully


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with the pre-school, and not only help with daily activi­ ties, but send in items rele­ vant to topics being taught,


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point out the inspectors. The management of the


pre-school has prepared an action plan to meet the sug­ gestions made for improve­ ment. Furniture has been


moved to allow better access to the book corner and more help is available.


More puzzles, games and books are being bought. More opportunities for


movement and the develop­ ment of confidence and skills in the use of space arc , being provided by using the main school hall and buying more play equipment.


Commuters are urged to start


local businesses


council chiefs. They are being encour­


aged to think about set­ ting up in business on


their own. Ribble Valley Borough


Council is keen to push a Government initiative to


focus on the help in the form of advice and grants available to kick-start new small businesses. A new small business sup­


nesses would help prevent villages falling apart with closure of pubs and village


shops."And among other advantages would be the effect on the transport infrastructure," he added. With an unemployment


port organisation is being launched on April 1st and, on April 8th and 9th, the council will feature in a big exhibition at Blackburn Rovers Football Club to broadcast the benefits of Opportunity 2001. Ribble Valley Borough


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rate of 1%, the lowest in the county, attracting new big business is not a number one priority. Within the last nine months 15 new small businesses have started up. Said Mr Ashcroft: "Things seem to be ticking along." It is the death knell for


Council's economic develop­ ment officer, Mr Andy Ashcroft, said they were hoping to interest some of the people who had chosen to live in the Ribble Valley because of its beauty, but


cert at £5 to £4 for conces­ sions - are available in


office and Cave and Crag. The second concert takes


Chance to box clever at Roefield


PATRONS of Clitheroe’s Roefield Leisure Centre are being asked to box clever when it comes to their


work-outs. The centre, which is run


as a registered charity, is launching Tuesday evening classes in Tae Bo, the latest fitness craze from America, which combines aerobic exercise with martial art


techniques. The classes will run from


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7 p.m. to 8 p.m. from next Tuesday. They will be taught by Sabden couple Mr and Mrs Lee and Vicki Sedgeley, who run a karate club in Accrington. Mr Sedgeley is a black belt 2nd dan in Shukokai and Wado Ryu karate, while Mrs Sedgeley is a purple belt in


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place at Settle High School, at .7-30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 st.-------------


GOOD-HEARTED regulars at a


Ribble Valley pub have been raising more money for a community-based organisation.


Whalley’s Dog Inn has officially adopt­ .


ed the village pre-school as its charity or the year. Having already handed over a cheque for around £150, the pub this week boosted the group's fu n d s b y another £213^


The money was raised at a Valentines yja.y Day raffle where participants were asked


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work elsewhere. .I'We are sa y in g to them


'Now you live here, why not


work here?' "If they did, there are


to make a minimum donation of £1 towards the good cause. Prizes on offer had been donated by various companies and included chocolates, gift vouchers, cham­


pagne, a massage donated by Le« C^ and a bottle of vodka donated by the King


Street hostelry. Our photograph shows pub manage


Nigel Riley presenting the money to Katie Bowen as other members of the pre­ school's organising committee look on. (T0G0301/1)


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Make good use of your computer tokens Vouchers handed in at


RESIDENTS in the Rib


bv handing them to Valley schools J


ble Valley can help local schoolchildren have a hi-


tech future. Shoppers who call at


Clitheroe's Tesco store and receive "Computers for Schools" tokens can hand them in to the Advertiser and Times office in King Street, where our staff will ensure they are distributed


to educational establish­ ments across the borough. Since the company start­


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ed its scheme some years ago, computing equipment worth £62.5m. has been donated to schools nation­ wide. One voucher is issued for each £10 spent in a sin­ gle transaction, and this year applies to purchases made until April 8th.


our office will be divided between schools who regis­ ter with us before the end of this month by calling 01200 422324. Tokens must be received by the designated handling house by July 6th this year; any received after that date will be banked for use in the 2002 scheme.


YIP role at the animal Oscars


CLITHEROE businessman Kevin Ilorkin rubbed shoul­ ders with television soap stars - and some very im­


pressive animats. Mr I-Iorkin, whose busi


ness empire includes Spex, in Castle Street, Clitheroe, and


Ken Varey Outdoor World, New Market Street, Clitheroe, handed out Gold­ en Bone Awards, an animal Oscars evening which raised funds for the Pet Role Trust, an animal charity founded


by Mr Horkin. Among the television stars


who attended the event, at Manchester Airport's Radis-


son SAS Hotel, were Corona­ tion Street's William Roach MBE, Denise Welch and Tracy Shaw and "Easten- der” Pam St Clement.


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