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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 4221
Castle drama A SIX-YEAR-OLD child missed out on a flight in the air ambu lance when a Clitheroe ambulance crew man aged to reach him in the grounds, of Clitheroe Castle. The helicopter, from
‘No’ to piggeries plea
THE management of four self-catering holiday, cottages does not require a manager's home, says a Government inspector.. , Messrs Greenwood
-the Castle on Thursday afternoon last week and headed back to base. The child is under
Blackpool, was alerted after the child fell and sustained a head injury. But the land ambulance managed to access the Castle Grounds and take the child to Blackburn Royal Infirmary. The helicopter did a circle of
stood to have escaped serious injury.
would be created by the plans, said the inspector and they would be out of keeping with the area. Apart from being
had appealed against Ribble Valley Borough Council's refusal of per mission for the holiday cottages and warden's accommodation to be created out of former piggeries in Fish House Lane, Chipping. Dismissing the appeal,
inspector Mr Clive Whitehouse said the pig geries were not worthy of retention and could not be converted without the need for major alter ation. "A strange hybrid"
against policy on these, grounds, said the inspec tor, it was his view the: manager's home was not needed. "I think it would be
difficult in the long term to ensure persons occu pying it would be involved in the manage-: ment of the 'to u r is t accommodation," he
said. I t appeared the wish
to provide a dwelling arose in large part from the circumstances of the appellants, he said.
Haydn takes up firm’s new post
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that Mr Davies brings to the UK’s leading region al ruminant feed com pounder a unique combi nation of marketing and farm technical skills. His agricultural career spans
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scoopssurveyTiFLze
A FORMER Ribblesdale High School pupil has scooped a £100 HMV voucher prize out of an entry of
18,000. Tim Taylor, of Clitheroe, filled in a
Year 11 Choices survey sent to the county's high schools by the Lan cashire Learning and Skills Council. The council was created a few
months ago, taking over the roles of ELTEC, LAWTEC, and the Further Education Funding Council. I t is responsible for all post-16 academic, work-based and adult education in England outside the university sector. The survey was part of a marketing
study to develop the work-based learn ing route for young people, Modern Apprenticeships. It asked pupils about the way they made decisions about
their future careers, with automatic entry to the voucher draw. The apprenticeship scheme is an
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alternative to further education, but it offers nationally-recognised qualifica tions as well as employment experi
ence. : However, it will not involve Tim, ’
who hopes to continue to college and become a primary school teacher. He completed the survey in April, with GCSEs looming, and forgot all
about it. "The vouchers will come in handy
and I plan to use them to buy CDs and videos," he says. Tim is seen receiving his prize from
Mr Dave Cresswell, director of work force services at the county's Learning - and Skills Council, (s)
Ambassadors are ready for a special year ‘Down Under*
. by Vivien Meath
THREE Stonyhurst College pupils will soon be experiencing life on the other side of the world when they set off for a gap
year in Australia. But they have al
ready had a ta s te of what to expect through getting to know three students from Sydney who are enjoying a gap year at Stonyhurst. Jack O’Brien (18 ) of
h
Act now to control
killer weed
LOCAL authorities and landowners are being reminded to act now to control the killer weed, ragwort, or face the con sequences. The plant is highly
toxic to horses, cattle and sheep, causing progres sive and irreversible liver damage and each year the poisoning leads to fatalities. Ragwort is covered by
HELPI1 the mesd dangers! alcohol aB Clitheq
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the 1959 Weeds Act and it is an offence to let it grow on your land. Each plant can produce 150,000 air-borne seeds which can lie dormant in the soil for up to 20 years. Helen Lancaster, the
blesdale T vided a f which h | during r l transpof classroon ry school Valley aif the char tion Cent Spearl
Country Land and Busi ness Association's north west regional surveyor, says: "Many people are not aware of the dangers of ragwort. Even more worrying is the amount of ragwort I see appearing alongside railways and roads, particularly motorways and dual-car riageways. "Ragwort may appear
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specialist who under stands the technical dynamics of M3, as well as having the ability to package and promote the
system. “The appointment
also confirms Dugdale Nutrition’s commitment as a niche supplier of advice and products to the modern dairy farmer.”
Nick thief makes off with keys
A TOYOTA left for a short time on the Nick o' Pen- dle at lunchtime yesterday week was entered by a thief who took a bunch of keys. . , ■
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HIGHLY reputed Val ley carpet retailer and fitter Mr Harry Heaton has given his business a new lease of life. Still trading as T.
Heaton. The remarkable stock
Heaton and Son, he has moved operations just a few yards. Mr Heaton now serves
\i. fronting Eshtbri. Terrace, but no longer) uses it
newly-renovated premis es Prepacked with a huge range of floorcover- ings and there is lots of advice and a top-class, personal fitting service to go with it. ; There is ample park ing outside. Up to now, Mr Heaton ; has: ibeen. conducting- ! business from a shop
people from far and wide at the shop in West View, Clitheroe, which he has used mainly as a store- place for many years. The very traditional,
this West View property
- to see l am not at Esh- ton Terrace and think I've retired,", says Mr Heaton. "I am very inuch in business - just see what I can do on , competitive prices on my
roll stock." Mr Heaton feels that,
;-ting charges are key fea- .' tures of his service to the 'ipublic; on top of his' ■ price^wareness. ’ : He has seen many'
his experience of the trade locally and his realistic approach to fit-
- learned not to worry too > much about large, high-; > ly-advertised retailers., ; "My customers keep coming back and I think
. changes in the floorcov- ering1 market and has
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in what was once a gro cer's shop on West View gives a huge choice on Axminsters, twists, nat urals, carpet tiles, vinyl coverings, rugs and any thing you can mention. ; I t would be hard to
fitting service offered at what is effectively a dis count rate, added to the advice on offer, together create an unbeatable combination! Mr Heaton has
His price policy, the ----
find one man with so much experience of local householders' carpet needs.
Bashall Eaves, Bria - Crouch (18) of Stony hurst and Oliver Spratt (18) of Ascot, will be going out to the presti gious St Ignatius Col lege, Sydney, a Jesuit School for boys. They will support pupils in a variety of pastoral duties, lessons and activ ities, including sport and drama. Bria, who recently
starred in the college production "Vision",
| with my family, when my father did a year’s exchange with a teacher from the school to which I am now returning as a gap student. I imagine my, perspective as an 18- year-old will be rather different than it was when I was seven! ■
said: "The last time I was in Australia I was seven years of age and
attractive and even add a splash of colour to verges, but this is part of the problem. These are the breeding grounds for this killer weed that spreads across the countryside like wildfire, causing seri ous problems for animal owners throughout the north west. Authorities need to act now to save serious problems at a later date." A guide has been pro duced for landowners and
authorities. It is available by contacting the CLA at Dalton Hall Stable Yard in Burton, Camforth.
wide
between Jesuit schools." Jack, who has taken
connections
part in many college drama productions,
including "Vision", is a good cricketer and hopes to study drama and media when he returns. Oliver is head pupil
day pupils from St standing at rugby and Ignatius College, and cricket and is sharing his Claudia McGlynn, from' sporting prowess with Loreto Girls School, also Stonyhurst pupils. He
in Sydney. Claudia (19) is one of
■ The Australian stu ucul
and captain of rugby. He is an ex-pupil of St John’s Beaumont and will go to St Andrew’s to read English when he returns.
Ted a t the<opportunity , given to us by the'world
. . “Wedreall very.excit-
Stonyhurst until Christ- ‘ lives in the Turramurra mas, are Matthew Ferris suburb, of Sydney, on. and Reuben Mourad; North Shore, is out- :
dents, who will be at „„ Matthew (19), who „ „ „
quads (three girls and a boy) and also has an elder brother and sister. She has been involved with junior girls' pas toral care and games arid when she returns home to Mosman, near Syd ney Harbour, she will be going to Sydney Univer sity to read psychology.
will study economics at Sydney University on his return. Reuben (18) is a tal
ented musician and has spent most of his time here on music or pastoral care. He lives in Carling- ford, Sydney, and is going to read psychology with a view to medicine. Mr Peter Anwyl,
much at ease. Coming from schools of well over 1,000 pupils, they appre ciate the friendly staff- pupil relations and the strong sense of commu nity and care for each other which a small school like Stonyhurst generates. "This is an experience
said: “All three are new to co-education, with' which they are very
Director of Admissions at Stonyhurst College,
Government inspector backs plan for college’s extension
COUNCILLORS' fears that an extension to Oakhill College, Whalley, would be too obtru sive have been dismissed by a Government inspector. An appeal by the college into
own views about the height of the building, councillors voted
the plan out. In his report on the appeal,
refusal of planning permission by Ribble Valley Borough Council has succeeded. Work will start soon on the
inspector Mr Philip Crookes pointed out th a t everyone agreed an extension was acceptable in principle. He added that several fea
two-storey classrooms, staff room, offices and toilets build ing, a key feature of the school development and expansion programme. The plans had been amended
tryside would not be affected, concluded the inspector. He accepted that the build
The character of the coun
I need for the extra accommoda tion to the committee and emphasised the efforts made to meet points made by council officials. But after hearing objections from Mr and Mrs A.
several times and officials rec ommended the council Plan ning and Development Com mittee to approve them. ’ "The school explained the
expertly put down car pets and other floorcov- erings in very many local houses. T. Heaton and Son
School bid for
r "I don't want people years ago. At the time who don't know I have his son was still a teenag-
was founded by Mr Tom Heaton inore than 40
er, and the pair worked together for a time at Satterthwaite's in York Street, Clitheroe. When th a t closed, they branched out on their own as contract fitters. ; Mr Harry Heaton
new extension ANOTHER Valley vilT lage school is having an extension. Several schools have
already responded to new regulations or Gov ernment expectations by improving facilities. Ribble Valley Borough
Council officials have no objection to the single-
expanded into retailing on his father's retirement - and is very grateful for the continued support given to him by many local families over the years. : "But of course I get many customers I do not know and very-- often
I storey addition to Gis- bum Primary School. It will provide a secure lobby, office accommoda tion and disabled access. Lancashire County
■’ "Anybody, who wants any thing from- a small rug to a whole house car peting is very welcome to
: that’s a-pretty: good rec- : call round." T. HEATON & SON * i i , - Carpet, Vinyl and Rug Retailer- Showrooms: 2 West View, Clitheroe. Telephone 01200 424163 tfo, 4 ■ 1 i
tthey have been recom mended to me," says Mr. Heaton.
Ricardo is star
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tures of the complex which would be replaced by the exten sion, such as portable cabins, timber structures and a single storey flat roof classroom block, had little in common with the main building.,The new one, although it would have greater height and bulk, would have more in common. "Even in conditions of least
ing would have a more obvious presence from the home of the objectors and their sense of space would be reduced. But it would not be so close to them as to be overbearing. There was in any case an
existing planning permission for a gymnasium which would, if built, have an equal if not greater presence. The potential overlooking on
leaf cover, in my judgment, lit tle more than glimpses of the proposed extended building would be possible," he said. It would not be iricongruous or conspicuous and its impact on openness would be tempered
Shaw, who live in a property on , since it would form part of a the site and discussing their group of other buildings
the dwelling would be limited by the boundary wall, land scaping and obscure glazed windows and was not sufficient reason to justify-planning refusal, decided the inspector. He imposed a number of
.both for their schools and their country" Pictured from the left:
Jack O’Brien, Matthew Ferris, Oliver Spratt, Bria Crouch and Clau dia McGlynn. (s) 1
Riders are targeted
A HORSE rider from Langho was one of five victims who lost handbags, purses, cash and bank cards while they were riding at Balderstone Equestrian Centre. The handbags were in horse
boxes or cars parked at the road side while their owners were rid ing on Sunday afternoon. Three vehicles had been left unlocked, but two were forced by thieves. Those whose property was
stolen came from Langho, Bacup, Great Harwood and Barn- oldswick.
Extending into barn
WORK can be done on the farm house, bam and adjoining land at Broad Ings, off Anna Lane, For est Becks, say officials of Ribble Valley Borough Council. Acting under their delegated powers, they approved a planning appli cation to extend the farm into an adjoining barn with associated works and create a new borehole.
conditions on the permission, covering material use, obscure glazing of windows, protection of an oak tree, road levels, preparation of a school travel plan and landscaping.
Amplifier is targeted
A CAR parked in Barrow on Sat urday night was targeted by a thief who forced it open and stole an amplifier worth £450.
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TEMPORARY facilities for training purposes at 3M N e o t e c h n i c Clitheroe, including the use of two portable cab ins, have been given planning approval by officials of Ribble Valley Borough Council. They have acted under delegat ed powers to deal with the company's applica tion, which involves the car park.
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