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§j apprenticeship scheme is an iative to further education, but it I nationally-recognised qualifica- |a s well as employment experi-


popes to continue to college and lie a primary school teacher.' Jcompleted the survey in April, ICSEs looming, and forgot all


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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


HELPING to mobilise the message about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse has earned a Clitheroe company a big thank you. Castle Cement's Rib-


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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 works has pro­ vided a fleet, of lorries which have been busy during recent months, transporting a mobile classroom around prima­ ry schools in the Ribble Valley area on behalf of the charity Life Educa­ tion Centre, Lancashire. Spearheaded in the


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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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Ribble Valley by Rotary International, the chari­ ty has acquired four of the mobile classrooms, known as Life Education Centres, which are staffed by trained educa­ tors. They visit schools to help young people become more aware of themselves, how the body works and the dan­ gers of drug and alcohol abuse. The centres are no use


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ly and much at ease. Coming Ing his from schools of well over ; with 1,000 pupils, they appre-


91s. He date the friendly staff- pics at pupil relations and the | on his strong sense of commu­ nity and care for each


Snd is doubt. They are impres- liology sive young ambassadors Jlicine. .both for their schools |n wyl, and their country" Issions Pictured from the left: pllege, Jack O’Brien, Matthew |re new Ferris, Oliver Spratt,


I a tal- other which a small (id has school like Stonyhurst ; time generates, storal "This is an experience rling- of a lifetime without any


' Riders a r e t a r g e t e d


A HOUSE 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


' serious problems a t a later date." A guide has been pro­


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


duced for landowners and authorities. I t is available by contacting the CLA at Dalton Hall Stable Yard in Burton, Camforth. •


Training


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 carpark.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, August J 5th, 2002 9 Advice to bring a sunny smile


WHEN residents of the Ribble Valley are fed up with dank and gloomy days of what passes for a British summer, they can jet off to bask u nder . the warm.


Mediterranean sun. Not so their tortoises, left at home


having come out of their long winter hibernation, suffering disappointment when they find that summer has yet to occur. The British Tortoise Society is com­


ing to the rescue by holding an open day a t Pendleton Village Hall on


August 25th. A spokesman said: "It is that time of


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to the face of your tortoise year when tortoises are preparing from their long hibernation sleep, only to find tha t summer has not quite arrived, but they are desperate for food and some warm summer sun." Without the warmth of the sun, tor­


toises will struggle to eat on a daily basis and will soon begin to show signs of failing health. ; The open day will offer tortoise


owners advice, including how to set up a simple basking lamp to provide the creatures with'the warmth they would experience in their native countries of Turkey, Greece, Morocco, France and Spain.


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unless they can be trans­ ported from school to school, which is where Castle Cement has helpedout. Mr John Myers; a


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committee member of LEC Lancashire, said: "The Life Education Centres have proved extremely popular dur­ ing the past five years,


Fun event


VILLAGERS turned out to enjoy a fun day in Sabden to raise money for their parents and toddlers' group. The event was due to


ing face painting, beat the goalie, tombola and refreshments. The fire brigade


be held during the jubilee celebrations, but bad weather had forced it to be can­ celled. Organisers set up a variety of stalls includ­


brought along Wele- phant to join in the fun and youngsters spent their time on the boun­ cy castle. (B040802/4)


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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


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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.


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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A MEMBER of a well- known Ribble Valley family has gained his National Diploma in Horticulture with distinction. Mr Peter Bristol (19) also


eries and has also spent time with his father, who has a gar­ dening business. A former pupil of Wadding-


won a key "best practical stu­ dent" award. - Mr Bristol is the middle son


of Mr and Mrs David and Janet Bristol, of Southfield Drive, West Bradford, and has been at Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, for three years. He spent the middle year at


ton and West Bradford CE School and CRGS, Mr Bristol received his diploma from Mr John Oliver, chairman of Lan­ cashire Learning and Skills Council. Among those present was Lord Brian Rix. The best practical student


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OFFICIALS of Ribble Valley Borough Council' have approved a plan ning application for an access ramp at the south porch entrance of Christ Church, Chatbum. The application, from


the parochial church council, was dealt with by officers acting under delegated powers.


award was presented by the donor, Mr David Wetton - a former lecturer at the college who taught Mr Bristol's father there and at Hutton nearly 30 years ago. Mr Bristol was also chosen


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but we are reliant on local hauliers transport­ ing them from one school to another. Without this assistance, we would have a major problem on


our hands." He expressed the organisa­ tion's thanks to Castle Cement for its support. Mr Ian Sutheran, gen­ eral manager at the com­


pany's Ribblesdale worksj added: "We are delighted to have been able to assist with this project. I t clearly pro­ vides a very useful ser­


, ted to supporting the local community in any way we can." Pictured is Mr Myers,


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