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standing' quality of our relation­ ships and extra-curricular provi­ sion meant every bit as much to us as did the accolades for our academic success." Although the number of pupils


on the St Augustine's roll keeps on climbing, the school continues to be over-subscribed. Mr McNamara added: "Nearly


all the children who come to us are well-mannered and want to


succeed. Their parents support the school's approach to discipline and value what we have to offer. When everybody pulls together in this way, we can only go from strength to strength".


tough stay GILES-FENWICK A couple from Gis-


bum were married at the Higher Trapp Hotel, Simonstone. Miss Deborah Fen­ wick, daughter of Mr


\ Jack and Mrs Carole \Fenwick; of Billington, and Mr Robert Giles, son of Mr Colin and Mrs Pauline Giles, of Sawley Grange, .Sawley, left a fte r the reception to spend their honeymoon in Turkey. 'The--bride, a keen


horse rider, is a cook and support worker a t the Jigsaw


Clitheroe. Her bride­ groom is an agricultural engineer and, like his- hride, is a keen water- skier. Given away by her


Pantry,


father, the bride wore a gown of ivory organza with a hand-embroi­


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lot against the cameras themselves, as nad been suggested in a recent letter to this newspaper. Liberal colleague Coun. Frank Dyson (Clitheroe) said he could not


ion clear - "there will be a dispropor- ionate burden placed on motorists," leclared Coun. Howel Jones Clitheroe) saying that all council tax >ayers should share the cost. He emphasised that the party was


Liberal members made their opposi-


ielp feeling a little aggrieved that his equest to officials for up-to-date car iark revenue figures had not been met.


Chief Executive Mr David Morris aid he could only apologise that the igures had not been made available.


conduct su rv e y


;gest ra t ru n ? aiming measures. Frustrated by the


ack of action from Lancashire County Council, action group members have ent a three-page letter of complaint ailing for immediate action to Coun- y Coun. Mrs Nora Ward, the county :ouncil's Cabinet portfolio holder for oads and transportation. If it fails to-bring action a public


neeting will be held in March when irotestors will call for the drastic mea­ sure of closing Simonstone Lane to sraffic.


dered and pearl-decorat­ ed bodice and train. She carried a bouquet of white roses, blue, cream and white freesia and trailing ivy. She was attended by


matron of honour Mrs Anne Burgess, and bridesmaids Miss Fiona Zant, Miss Bethany Giles, her daughter, and Miss Nicole Burgess. The matron of honour wore a lilac dress with wrap, and the brides­ maids wore dresses of ivory with lilac hand- sewn flowers and carried bouquets of freesia. Best man was Mr


Richard Giles, and the bride's brother, Mr Matthew Fenwick, was groomsman. Photo: Lawrence-


Cliftr, Preston.


Bollards: why were our opinions not sought?


TOWN centre metal bol­ lards have stumped Clitheroe's town council­ lors. Their arrival in Well- gate occurred without


' town council consultation. While understanding the reason for their appear- ' ■ ance, the councillors are


c ■ made matters worse.-- Explained a town coun- •


f- ' angry that their opinions > > were not sought before installation and now fear that, instead of solving a . problem, the bollards have


^ 1' cil spokesman: "The bol- 1' ’ lards have been erected by * Lancashire County Coun­ cil's Highways Division at the request, we under-


at the paveside in front of the Blockbuster video store: It seems that people driving up to return videos were causing traffic blockages by stopping in front of Blockbuster’s, when cars were already parked on the opposite ride of the road. "However, too many


n Clitheroe social club, which meahs’that, when


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bollards have been erect­ ed. The bollards go right down to the outside of


' stand, of Ribble Valley - Borough Council and Clitheroe Chamber of. Trade. "They are intended to stop people from parking


• the brewery wagon calls at the dub to make its deliv­ eries, i t also cannot now pull over on to the kerb- ride. Yet the wagon has no alternative but to stop. When it does so, it is now forced to stay in the road and traffic cannot get round it. We really should have been consulted."


Another Land-Rover is stolen


ANOTHER Land-Rover has been stolen from the Ribble Valley. I t is the seventh to be taken in the area during the last month. The L-registered vehicle disappeared from a prop­


erty at Bolton-by-Bowland on Friday night. Police are making inquiries and repeating their warning for owners to be vigilant.


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Campaigning students put final touches to their Manifestos


by Natalie Cox


Ribble Valley are using text talk to try to win votes.


CAMPAIGNING youngsters from the ,


, With polling day just a fortnight away,


the 10 local candidates seeking election to the first-ever Lancashire Youth Council


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er with officers from Ribble Valley Borough Council, have been helping the local nomi­ nees put their election campaigns together. And on polling day council officials will be supervising the elections and overseeing the count, with the borough's Chief Executive, Mr David Morris, acting as returning offi­ cer to announce the results./:


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have just released their manifesto details. - With just four Ribble Valley seats up for grabs) campaigning in the borough's sec- four representatives to take up seats on the ondary schools is well under way.


On election day, only pupils-who live in


the Ribble VaUey wilTbe.able to cast their votes. Not only will they be asked to select


county's youth council, but they will also


ing the voice of young people heard are jus t' the United Kingdom Youth Parliament. some of the issues being targeted by those seeking votes. Posters featuring details about the candidates, as well as their elec­ tion addresses, will be appearing in schools across the borough and are reproduced here. Staff from Lancashire's Youth and Com­ munity Service in the Ribble Valley, togeth-


Transport, places to "hang out" and mak- . have to elect the Ribbie Valley's member of Elections will be taking place at CRGS's


two rites, as well as at Ribblesdale Technol­ ogy College High School, Bowland High School, St Augustine's RC High School, Longridge High School and St Cecilia's RC High School, Longridge. ’ The aim of Lancashire's Youth Council is to


give young people across the county a voice and enable them to discuss key issues and hold consultations with Lancashire County Coun­ cil.


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' mirror Lancashire County Council, with the Ribble Valley havingfourseats.'- 1 • A total of six representatives will also be elected to represent the county on the cotin-


• try's youth parliament, the local candidate being Hannah Beckford. • Mr Bill Alker, the borough's Policy


Development Officer, is looking for volunteers to help count the votes in the council cham­ ber on Wednesday, February 20th. Anyone interested should contact him at the coun­ cil offices on 01200.425111.


What the candidates have to say m w m VMHJ DUVET


EMILY ASQUITH (15), PAYTHORNE


‘HI Guyz, I want my voice heard as much as yours, so if you vote for me I will listen to what you want and won't stop until I succeed. I will look a t tran s­


port issues, more places to go and more things to do. I am already involved in the district youth council, so I am experienced in fighting for what I want - 1 have even succeeded in get­ ting the Ribble Valley Ryder up and running. • Vote for Emily A’ i


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KATY OSBORN .(13), SAWLEY


and I am not afraid to speak my views as your representative of the Rib­ ble Valley. I believe that young people don't have enough facilities and space of their own. As young people, we


‘I BELIEVE th a t the young people of the Ribble Valley are important, because we are the future generation. I am a confident person


should have more places to chill out and socialise - this I think would benefit


' everyone and reduce van- , dalism and crime. We deserve’ more


respect from the general public. To solve this we should get more involved with the cpmmunity.


EMMA TOWNSON (18), WEST


BRADFORD


‘I AM interested1 in’all • issues th a t1' concern ’ young people: ' ’


Young people often ! 'Bowland High School ' ’


have their views'dis- and I am a member of missed by adults. I feel.I the school council, can communicate' your 1 am a good communi- views and opinions and > cator and I feel th a t I


represent Ribble Valley.


youth. . ; , : ( There.should be more


information available on youth .clubs, drugs, transport and life in gen-


eral. I ’ *haWt been involved with.the Youth , . f ve


Adults have pubs to have fun; th e young, people Gold- Duke ,of rEdin-: -


District Youth Council meetings andijihave recently completed-my


I reg u la r ly ’ a tten d :


, should have an equivalent. burgh’s AwardicIi have I want to improve the area that we live in for both the young people and every­


one. If you agree, vote for


met Katy Osborn.’ . j ,


VICKI KOROL (13), CLITHEROE


‘MY aim in life i s


SUZIE attends Bowland High School and is a mem- to. ber of the school council. Due to illness'at the^time


SUZIE HACKING (14), CLITHEROE .


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understand people and to keep my mind open. I feel I fill every


aspect of the job description and would be an asset to the Youth Council. I enjoy my current


post on the school pupil council but I would now like to broaden my hori­


zons.’


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__ . _ United Kingdom Youth "arty opinions across on your , X,- . , of the youth parliament for the Ribble Valley. ~


‘H I, I ’m Hannah and I'm here to help YOU GUYS! I wish to be involved


in the UKYP because m a wicked listener


WINDOWS LTD J Hickey (Accrington)


Order in February to fit March


and luv to hear your opinions and try to sup­ port you in your views. If I was elected, I


would look a t why you guys aren't listened to and what,I can do to make your voice stand out. We need more things


to do, places to chill, to meet our mates and to stop hanging around on


you think.All you have, this shows that I am to do is VOTE FOR experienced and able to MEimr V •


the streets. That's where I can help: by listening and taking forward what


do the job.’


also been involved as a Peer Educator a t Bow­ land Rural Youth Pro-, ject. I am a committed and approachable per-


GEORGINA


WALKER (15), CHATBURN


of going to press she was unable.to _supplyJurther_adifferen(^ fortheyC,ung people,.-., - details, but stands for election. “


‘I WOULD like to make


YOU have the opportunity to support HANNAH BECKFORD (11), from Alston, to b^ a member needs improving and a ”


happy environment. I


can represent the views of .young people in the Ribble Valley. If elected, I will include everyone's opinion and I will fight hard for young people's


1 Prepared to thls Job


Service, 6nfdifferenf pr6i -s -to mak<?sure 1 am suc’ jects, for five years and know the youth workers well. . ,


cessful.’ .......STEVEN


THOMPSON (13) SLAIDBURN


i.tHELLO, I'm Steven 1 Thompson and I live in riSlaidburn and a tten d


- KIRSTY


SINGLETON (14), LONGRIDGE


‘DO U like having 2 walk 2 the bus stop, and having 2 pay a fortune 2 go 2 town? Do U like having nowhere 2 go at night, sat at home bored out of your skull. Noll, neither do I - U should be able 2 have a say in what U do. I'm Kirsty and I would


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KELLY OWEN (16), : BILLINGTON


‘I HAVE represented o th e r young, people on


1 reliable and honest per­ son. I am willing to listen’ to any ideas from young


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—• ‘peoplairi my area. Twill Billingtori/Whalley.orat’ help get your views and


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•’ believe that every young person has equal rights, so if I am elected any­


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Liny best to make your views happenl I am cur­ rently involved with the youth council and Bow­ land Rural Youth Pro­ ject members' commit­ tee, I have attended a couple of District Youth and Community Adviso­ ry Committee meetings;


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SARAH-JANE STUBBS (15), BARROW


‘I AM interested in hear­ ing other young people's views and what they would like in the Ribble Valley. I am a prefect and I am very reliable and an honest person. I'm not shy and am willing to stand up for people's rights. Issues: Schools, parks


and attitudes between adults and children.’


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