12 ,. Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, August 15th, 2002


A sunny day for naturalists 1A VISIT to Malham was enjoyed by


Clitheroe Naturalists in warm and sunny weather.; ,


The walk took members to Hanlith, .


by the riverside path and during the. day 74 different flowers were record­ ed including autumn gentian, lesser spearwort and figwort.


On crossing the river to Hanlith, ; .


the party had a hard climb to the top of the hamlet to join the Pennine Way and back towards Malham and up to Janet's Foss, which was very full due to the recent rain.The walk


■ After lunch the party went over. Cawden and Sheriff Hill to the top of


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continued to Gordale Scar where maiy tins were seen feeding their young in nests built on to the rock face. Eigh- teen different birds were seen including


, redstarts, whitethroat and a white crow/ - • ?


400 steps to the foot of the cove, then there was a short walk back to Mal­ ham with the weather helping to make it a very enjoyable day..


Malham Cove.- The descent was down more than


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Distinguished speakers take a closer look at 'Living Together*


THERE were three eminent speakers at.* an open day staged by Clitheroe University • of the Third Age in the Centenaries The­ a t re a t S to n y h u rs t College: The speakers add­


ressed an audience drawn from several U3A groups in the North-West, as well as from Clitheroe U3A, under the title "Living


Together". • Chairman Mrs Mar-


gret Shaw introduced the morning’s speakers. Elizabeth Usher,


director-of Urbis, the new museum of .,the City of Manchester, spoke about the role of the museum and about some of the controversy surrounding the ideas behind Urbis. A stunning glass and


interactive experience and, for those who wish to explore to a greater depth, it'enables the vis­ itor to examine quite profound questions. Dr Daniel Glaiser is


Scientist in Residence a t . the Institute of Con­ temporary Arts, Lon­ don. He explained-his position as someone who is present in an institu­ tion for the purpose of teaching'his craft and, influencing communal' work: ■


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in its displays - unlike, for example, the Tate Gallery, which displays established artists. His background is in both science (mathematics and physics) and ar t (English), and his work involves him in both dis­ ciplines. Introduced by the


steel building, it offers an intriguing-hands-on


Ladies aid flying life-savers


LADY fund-raisers have used their exper­ tise to help Lan­ cashire's flying para­


medics. Members of St


Michael and St John Ladies' Group met at the church's social centre to hear a talk by the chief executive of the North- West Air Ambulance, Mrs Jackie Northover. Assisted by her region­


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al co-ordinator, Miss Karen Hill, • she described how the ser­ vice operates and on how the charity is sup­ ported. Afterwards, the group's chairman, Mrs Carol Riley, presented a cheque for £500 to Mrs Northover. The money was the


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proceeds from a coffee morning held by the ladies' group at the Mayor's parlour earlier


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fund target was soon reached, and means another event is being planned in August, this time to raise money for Sue Ryder Homes. Mrs Riley said: "We


in the year. Such was the ladies' enthusiasm tha t the


usually raise tha t amount over a whole year, but the coffee


! your fill of petrol - and a lot more


ADVERTISING FEATURE


CUSTOMERS from across the world are warmly welcomed at the 77 Filling Station, a key feature of the Ribble Valley motoring scene and strategically placed just on the


Clitheroe side of Gisbum. As the busy forecourt and shop


enter a new era, there is a special place too for Ribble Valley folk. For new proprietors Ian and Margaret Simp­ son are both locals through and through, with many friends from childhood and then others made while they have lived in various parts of the


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Valley. • The station shop has a very useful


range of sweets and tobacco, gro­ ceries, soft drinks, barbecue consum­ ables, logs, and the like. (' - Sandwiches and pies made locally are very strong sellers at the 77 - the Simpsons are happy to have cus­ tomers’ ideas about what else they could usefully stock. Bottled gas is available in 19kg and 46kg containers, and the autogas


Couple well equipped for the job


THEIR professional training and experience ideally equips the Simp­ sons (pictured right) for a key aspect of their new life-keeping an eye on petrol prices in order, to - remain competitive m the petrol


retailing sector. Says Mr Simpson: "It's up to us to


look after customers with the best. deal possible, and we are doing just


that." The new owners are continuing to .


run an account service for established


businesses. Many firms, professionals and


tradespeople in and out of farming rely on the good service and realistic


prices. . Diesel fuel for coaches and com­


everyone. The 77 takes many of. the major


cheques with banker's card, (s)


mercial vehicles is a major part of the, sales picture. The spaciousness of the forecourt means there is room for


transport industry fuel cards, as well as conventional credit cards,, or


market is growing. The family has moved into the spa­


cious flat at the 77 from a house in Barrow - previously they, were in Clitheroc, but have tasted village life too, both since their marriage and when they were young people living at


home. Now the Simpsons are looking for­


ward to integrating into the Gisburn: community, as well as making a suc­ cess of running the 77 and the,various facilities it offers. Very experienced in business, Mr


Simpson is a well-known figure in agriculture, not just in the, Valley but all the way up to the Scottish border. He will be keeping his job as region -


al business manager for a large feed company, based at his office at the


garage. His wife, Margaret, and their,


daughter, Kate, will be running the forecourt and shop.


career change after some 20 years m teaching. She and her. husband are looking forward to helping customers from anywhere and everywhere. And. when it comes to local knowledge in particular, you can rely on Mr Simp­


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morning was so success­ ful we decided to support another charity as well.” Our picture shows,


from the right, Mrs Northover receiving the cheque from Mrs Riley, accompanied by Miss, Hill. .. (CR260602/1)


THE latest in a growing sequence of stone thefts took place at Rimington on Sunday afternoon.


an estimated £ 120, were stolen from the top of a


Another theft of stone This time seven very large coping stones, worth


wall in the village. In recent months, walling stone, garden orna­


ments and even stone flags have been taken from all over the Ribble Valley.


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U3A vice-chairman, Mr Malcolm Blackburn,


(PROF MYERS ( s ) - DR GLAISER (s).; MISS USHER (s)


Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School old boy Pro­ fessor Norman Myers is a world authority on the environment and has written several books, dealing with global warming, world popula­ tion, de-afforestation and the crisis facing life on this planet. He is widely consulted


by presidents, prime ministers,-.leaders ,of


many nations and, in his opening remarks, said he is critical, but optimistic, regarding man’s efforts to save the environment. ■ , Under the title''Living


together in our environ­ ment - breakdown or breakthrough", he used many statistics to illus­ trate the truly great cri­ sis facing us, but offered words of hope in saying there is still time, it will


not be costly to change things and, indeed, we could show a profit both economically and by achieving a more fulfill ing lifestyle. Normal open meetings


Provide help rather than complaints


INSTEAD of com­ plaining about the younger generation - p ar ticula rly those whose actions have already landed them in trouble - local people can do something to


help. Volunteers


required in the Ribble Valley to work with young' people who have been involved in crime. A joint project


are


alongside young people. They need to be aged


18-plus and willing to spend an hour a week with a group of young people or an individual. ■ Volunteers will be


encouraged to take up the free training provid­ ed by the service which can lead to a nationally recognised qualification in advice and guidance, as well as improving


between Lancashire Youth Association and Lancashire Youth Offending Team, EDGe (Engaging a Disengaged Generation) aims to: •P rev en t further


of Clitheroe U3A are held on the second Tues­ day of each month in Clitheroe Parish Church Hall, Church Brow, at 2 p.m., when all are wel­ come.


offending in young peo­ ple aged 10 to 17. years who have been referred to the project Offer individual


support and direction through mentoring Work within local


communities to support youth crime preventa­ tive activities. Currently EDGe is


recruiting and training volunteers to work


their own skills and career opportunities. The first step is to


contact the Youth Offending Team either by telephone: 01254 357174 (Accrington); 01282 456620 (Burnley) or local volunteer co­ ordinator Tracy Baron: 07900441703. Mrs Baron works


directly with volunteers and has strong connec­ tions with the Ribble Valley, having been bom and brought up in Whal- ley, a member of the Poole family, then spend­ ing 20 years in Australia before returning to the area.


Disease seminar has a topical nature


THE outbreak in Bar- row, Cumbria, gave strong topicality to a local seminar on Legion­ naire's Disease. A maximum at ten ­


priority for everyone, to prevent disastrous conse­ quences like those seen in Barrow." The seminar was the


dance had been likely, but the developing drama not too far away ensured that the dele­ gates were keen to learn all they could. The event had been


first of a low-cost series being run by the council as part of its contribu­ tion to the Government's "health and safety in business" aims. Delegates heard that


organised two months previously by Ribble Valley Borough Council and Rentokil. I t attracted staff


from other councils as well as proprietors and managers from many key Ribble Valley guest providers and care homes. Council Chief Execu­


the disease tends to strike through poor con­ trol of bacteria growth in various systems using water. Elderly and sick people are vulnerable to it, and so are smokers. It is believed th a t many cases go unrecognised. The seminar speaker


tive Mr David Morris said: "The control of this deadly bacteria in air conditioning units and hot and cold water systems must- be a high


emphasised that apart from taking the right precautions, manage­ ments of accommoda­ tion venues of all kinds have to keep records to show how they have addressed the risk.


Need it badly, need it


now? THERE is a good stock of "need it badly, need it now" car spares at the 77 Garage. Mr Simpson is pic­


tured with just some of the items. Brought up with a


range of vehicles, he is happy to help with ideas and advice whenever he can. Bulbs, wiper


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! Jack’s guide p to most pictu parts/of the


FANS of author Jack Keighley may be some­ what disap­ pointed that his latest bopk concen­ trates on areas over the county border. However, for


those who occa­ sionally relish a change from the beautiful coun­ tryside on their own doorstep, Mr Keighley's "Walks in Dales Country" is to be recom­ mended. ’ The Clitheroe-


born author delayed publication of his latest illustrated guide due to the impact of foot and mouth disease on the local countryside. The book, which


details 30 walks, ranging in length from four miles to eight; covers some of the country's most scenic areas (outside our own Ribble Valley, of coursel), and a range of attractions from fells, caves,' limestone scars, river gorges, waterfalls, picturesque villages and ancient churches, castles and abbeys. Easy to read, the


fence-stili] await intent.' coat-ri] barbed t an awl where author or! his neck.'] The


pages offd route insi ing advl directioi ences an points of| almost1 style. Keld, 1


.his previous walking guides, is packed full of excellent maps and line drawings plus intriguing extra touches for which Mr Keighley has become renowned by his follow­ ers.


book, which is being pro­ duced in larger format by publishers Cicerone than


results in extra advice his best-| not. usually to be found Lancash! in other guides covering the area - the route around Blubberhouses suggests: "The walk calls for two perilous crossings of the A59 racetrack. An ability to sprint to Olympic standard would be advantageous." Pinhaw Beacon - "a


His sense of humour


sett,, tains All Bridge, I Malhaml ley and, [ der, Thoil are amorf ered. Hisnel


ture the | and,: book the) wrote, 1 Yorkshidj


try" : in the land": popular.l "Walk!


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A cautious w< plan decision!


,' encourage more efficient planning ■ received a; cautious welcome locall; Officials of Ribble Valley Boroi


■ A NEW'ffhsh ^whrd scheme ide


Council feel that the total of £351 which may be j>ut on the table by Government will make boroughs w to move faster. Whatever share of the mone council earns can be spent on a


thing. In a report to the Planning ;


Development Committee, Chief PI ning Officer Mr Stewart Bailey si most authorities cannot afforc


Blood donor s A BLOOD donbr session is to be


next Thursday. The large hall at the Parish 1


blades, spark plugs, tow ropes, petrol con­ tainers, aerosol cans of various kinds, emergency fan belts, cleaning materials and, of course oil, windscreen wash and the like are all on sale at competitive prices.


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groceries CARAVANNERS, self-caterers and. even people rushing home will find a use­ ful range of groceries at the 77 Garage. There is a choice of.


milk and plenty of soft drinks. Fresh produce sup­


plements a range of tinned and pre­ packed items- the Simpsons are well aware of the kind of goods customers are looking for and stock up accordingly.. There arc also


toys. . Kate Simpson is


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