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Owl finds isafety in Sabden
page 2 AT A GLANCE
A popular Whalley villager i id father of three is found dead near his home.
' " .—i^— ■ . . ' page 2 A Clitheroe man is to front an
' internationally-acclaimed rock band. ■
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An error in setting up bus fare machines has left passengers fuming.
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A man is cleared of theft from his employers.
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Pedalling 1,500 miles for charity is Brian Davies (left), who is cycling back from Belarus to Blackburn.
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A student is looking for sponsor ship as she leaves for St Lucia on a work placement.
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Three 100-year-old looms have been rescued and are on their way to Staffordshire for restora tion so they can be re-used.'
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FOGGITT’S ' • WEEKEND , . WEATHER;. Becoming colder, Yiitli the chance of ■ . •
I ^ o w e i ^ SUNRISE: 6-11 a.m.
SUNSET: 7-24 p.m.
LIGHTING UP TIME: 7-33 p.m.
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Now school friends raliyr round to send ‘get weir messages to brother Steven
■ by Julie Frankland
VHAPPiYr • pictures"'' in • crayon and poster paint have IjTCn'^
nt.toithehos-:: pital bedside of. six-year- old Clitheroe boy Steven'
Marsden.' Sadly, Steven’s brother, Andrew (eight) has died in hos pital. The pictures are intended to
' cialist hums ward at the Royal j Preston Hospital,- hilt in sepa rate sections. Part-time secre tary Mrs Marsden 'was said to be "coming along" with injuries that are understood to include
remind Steven, who is recover ing from burns in Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, of his classmates at St James' CE Primary School, and also of the fun and carefree times he enjoyed a t his Standen Road home, where he lived with his parents, John and Lyim Mars- den and big brother Andrew. . 'While the children's handi work may bring some comfort, Steven's world was literally ripped apart on Easter Monday morning when a gas blast rico cheted through thedowristairs of bishome. The last time the family was
"satisfactory". The boys' headmaster. Conn.
severe bums to her arms. Quar- tyman Mr Marsden, who it is understood has been sedated since the blast and has a severe foot injury, was described as
Paul Adnitt, on Monday had the sad task of telling assem bled pupils and staff of the blast, Andrew's death and Steven's injuries. He said: "The school is a fam
ily and, as such, we are all deeply shocked and upset. "Elveryone was very quiet in
together was in a local ambu-: lance after they had fled to the hack garden to wait for the emergency services.- Brother Andrew, initially
assembly. Even the children who were really too young to imderstand what had happened knew there was something wrong. We said prayers for both boys and their parents." Added -Coun. Adnitt:
thought to be the least poorly of the boys, was taken by ambulance to Booth Hall Chil
dren's Hospital, Manchester. On Monday,.staff there con firmed AhdrewJted died pf-his:; injuries following the 'oriset of complications. '. .' .'.;.Mum and dad are oh a spe^^ ;
>had finished for football prac-- '^tice':U'\'-l‘->'" • ; "All the children and staff ^■want to do whatever they can
school football team, but he. still stayed behind after school.
jtp'help. Steven's classmates , .'have painted and drawn happy ' pictures for him and these we have sent .to the hospital via one of his relatives. We all ■want him to make a speedy recovery and to be back with us." ■ Neighbours on the Standen
Road estate, which the family moved to from Hall Street just last year,’ have been equally devastated by the holiday hor ror. Already they have raised more than £80 to buy bedside flowers and gifts for Steven and his parents.
also been fearful for their own safety. Residents claim to have smelt gas frequently prior to the explosion and voiced con cerns about gas pipe repairs, which have been an on-going feature of estate life for the past two years, according to some of the Marsdens' neighbours., Of,gas supplier Transco,
"Andrew was in Year 4. He was a likeable, lively lad who will be sadly missed. He was hard working, but always fun. He was too young to play in the
Empty streets as the Valley pays its respects
THE streets of Clitheroe and the surrounding -yillages were empty on Tuesday morning as residents paid their last respects to the Queen Mother. . Shops and businesses closed, some for
the entire morning, others for a couple of hours, to allow their employees to watch the royal funeral in their own homes. ■ The Union Flag was at half-mast on Clitheroe's Castle and a book of condo lence was opened by Clitheroe Town Coundl last week.' The number signing so' far was smd to be "disappointing", with only 30 people idsiting the Town Hall, • Coun.'h^ Gwen Pye, Ribble 'Valley
Mayor, said the Queen Mother's funer^ bad displayed the feelings of : the British people for the Monarchy. *!The display, of affection yesterday shows that everybody is behind the Monarchy," she said.
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THOUGHTS'and prayers arc • with Steven and'hisliarcnts
confirmed that' the company, was working
with.the Mars dens' insurers and legal repre
A spokeswoman for; Transco
sentatives and helping other family members with expenses incurred hospital visiting.
tice following an incident such as this for us to carry out a sur vey of the whole area. "I understand that some resi
She said: "It is standard prac
dents may be concerned by the sight of our engineers and their detection equipment, which is much more sensitive than the human nose at detecting gas. It can detect gas at levels that pose no danger, but we would make good even such minor escapes.. .. "There has been some dig
which is working to replace gas mains throughout the North- West, one of the injured family's neighbours said: "I have been. told by a Transco workman that corroded pipes and a number of leaks have been detected."
ging near to the family's house, which is part of an bn-going investigation involving our selves, our sister technology company, Advantica, the Health and Safety Executive and
Ribble.Valley Borough Council. However, should any one still feel concerned, they can telephone our freephone 24- hour helpline on 0800111999."
A Residents express safety
fears fallowing the gas blast - sec page 16
‘Born and Bred’ all set for April launch
by John Turner
SUNDAY night, April 21st, could be a night to remember for the village of Downham. - That is the night,’the Clitheroe
Advertiser and Times can now reveal, for the screening on net work teleirision of the Downham- filmed series "Bom and Bred".; '. : ■. There are hopes and fears that, if
->: A ratings hit for the six episodes means that the popular picture- postcard village, already: busy with countless trippers, particular ly on fine days, could become over run- with sightseers,’-eager to see
the series proves to be a big hit, it will also bring its rewards and drawbacks.
where the new series was filmed. . But it also means another series being filmed in Downham, bringing in much-needed revenue to an area hit badly, by last year's foot and mouth epidemic. - One person hoping for good view
ing figures is Clitheroe author and grandmother Mrs Anne Musson. Her book, "My Beloved Down-
hood, a childhood memory", was. first published last year.
— ."Born and’Bred" stars James ’Bolam; the droll character from "The Likely Lads'!, and Michael French, a: former star of "EastEn- ders".
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' ’ She said: "It is selling extremely well, and I am hoping for even bet ter things when the television series is broadcast.
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An exclusive peep at proposed arts centre for town
by Vivien Meath
AFTER three years of set backs, plans have been lodged for the redevelop ment of Clitheroe's Grand Cinema as a Youth Arts
dation is hoping that the new- look York Street building will find favour with planners and resi dents alike. English' Heritage is already said to be "very positiver about the latest ideals. If permis sion is forthcoming, then it is anticipated that work could be completed mid-2004.
Centre. This time, the Lancaster Foun
externally a far cry from the spec tacular twin-towered glass-front ed structure first revealed in December, 2000, features a new main entrance with a pagoda style canopy. The plans, drawn up by
The innovative £3m. scheme,
consist of a new spacious mod ern reception, accessed at street level; cyber cafe, disc jockey
Clitheroe architect Mr Steve Burke, are felt to represent an exciting new concept in creative arte and music facilities for young prople at a time when concern has been;w;idely expressed about increasing juvenile nuisance and anti-^ial behaviour in the town.’ - The proposed facilities will
facilities and a dance and per- ,
iformance venue; a:high-tech stage routed to recording stu dios facilitating recordings for live events and a dance studio and four soimd rehearsal/record- ing rooms with a digital record ing studio and control room.
Lifts will link the two floors. The Youth Arte Centre's digital
recording studio will be dedicated to the memory of the late Ken
neth Macmillan. The developments are part of a
long-standing vision shared by ■ Ultraframe founder Mr John
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Lancaster, his wife, Rosemary, and Mr Geoff Jackson, of Trinity Partnership. They feel that the plans represent a superb invest ment for young people and the local community considering the ideas that have been proposed, the physical restraints of the
existing building, the need to meet health and safety require ments and the need for full access for those with special needs.
for work to be carried out, possibly as early as spring next year, and
The cinema will have to close • story continues on page 2
School closes to mourn popular
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A SCHOOL in the Ribble Valley will he closed tomorrow as a mark of respect to a popular.teacher who was found dead in the River Ribble last week.
Ormerod, aged 50, had only joined the staff in September after spend ing the first part of his career at Moorhead High School, Accring ton. But in his short time
at Bowland High he had made many friends. Head teacher Mr
Maurice Graham this week paid tribute to Mr Ormerod. "He made an amazing
plan tp be a t the AH ’ absqlute tragedy,' Saints'Church; Clay- ton-le-Moprs, funeral, at 11.15
a.in. Father-of-three Mr
- Mr Ormerod (pic-, tured) died after going fishing with his son, Mr Thomas Ormerod. His son returned
Mr Graham.
home, but when Mr Ormerod sen. did not return in the evening, his son returned to the Rib
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., All the coUeagues of / most successful team. ' Mr Peter Ormerod and ■ "He-was a perfect geh- •
many of the pupils of tleman ,who loved the Bowland High School:-schooL" It; was. an. ' added:
not believe there were any suspicious circum stances.
ble at Mitton and found him in the water. ■ Police said they did
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contribution to the school. He was a fine teacher and he was well respected by the chil dren. He was firm and friendly and he threw himself into the life of the school." ' Keen sportsman Mr
Ormerod, who taught mathematics and PE, started up a girls' soc cer team which has become the school's
Woman charged with £70,000
thefts is missing
POLICE said this week that there was increasing concern over the safety of a 'Whalley woman who has been missing since last
week. ; Villager Mrs Mary Vera Fishwick (39), of Gardener's Cottage, Whalley Abbey, was last seen when she left home in her car on Wednesday, April 4th. Police put out an appeal seeking
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