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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 4j 8 " Ciitheroe Adv'ertlser &Times, July 25th, 2002 ; . TWO Ribble Valley’ Sfoundations.to finished a-m - I . - 'V d 'k ^ r ^ ' G : ’


building site managers have won quality awards as p a r t of a national competition. Mr Jonathan Connel­


' Kenneth Kenny from the Calderstone Park site in Mitton Road, Whalley. The awards are pre­


ly is working at the Woodfields site in Whins Lane, Read; and Mr


productv ..................... The pair are among 83


1 building site managers. First-round winners


sented to site managers who demonstrate they are the best in the busi-


managers from;.-the North to win the awards handed out as part of the National . House- Building Council's 2002 Pride in the Job cam-, paign. It aims to find the country's best house-


ness through their com-. the top three site man- mitment to high stan- . agers in the UK will be dards. Judges view sites chosen at a gala dinner at various stages from • in London.


will now compete for the Top 100 Seal of-Excel­ lence Awards which will be revealed m ■ the autumn, and in January


Top awardS'iiori site managers


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Local water is given thumbs up


DRINKING water con­


sumed by-Ribble Valley residents is the best yet, according to a Govern- ■ ment report; And, according to offi­


cials at United Utilities, tap water in the region matches the taste of hot-, tied products.- Mr Frank White, head


of drinking water regula­ tion for the firm, said: "Visitors to our region from overseas invariably comment on how refresh­ ing our tapwater tastes." The Drinking Water


taken in the region com­ plied with standards of drinking water quality. Mr


. .Wh i t e s a i d


Inspectorate confirmed that water in‘the North West is of a consistently high quality and very safe. According to its report, 99.8% of tests


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A PAINTING of the village has been present­ ed to the retiring chair­ man of the governors of Chatburn CE Primary School., The Rev. Walter


to governor


Permanent reminder


Drain has been Vicar of Chatburn for 18, years but is retiring soon. The chairmanship of


the governors has been among his duties. A special assembly


was held at the school to thank Mr Drain for his service. He is pictured with


Trough stolen


A STONE trough, val­ ued at £400, was taken from a house in Pollard Row, Simonstone. The theft is believed


Health chief stays in post after shake-up


,ues to cover the area, despite an NHS shake-up. Dr Steven Morton


THE frankly-spoken doctor in charge of local health standards for some years contin-


covering the Ribble Val­ ley and Hyndburn. A meeting between the


the painting and some of the pupils. (J180702/11)


has been Director of Public Health for the East Lancashire Health Authority and has fre­ quently played a part in the local air-quality con­ troversy. Now the authority has disap­ peared, its work shared by three different trusts - but Dr Morton has been appointed as Director of Public Health and Health. Standards in the one


trust, Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council and the Environment Agency noted Dr Morton's con­ tinued involvement with the area. He explained the changes in health pro­ vision and said that more would take place as the links between the sepa­ rate functions of the vari­ ous providers developed. Dr Morton has issued


several reports about Ribble Valley health standards and air quality in past times. He told the meeting that it should still be possible to com­ pile them.


Satellite is given green light


to have taken place around 3 a.m. Police are investigating.


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A SATELLITE dish 75 centimetres in diameter can be put up on the rear gable of one of the buildings at Stephen Park, Gisbum Forest, Tosside, say offi­ cials of Ribble Valley Borough Council. They have approved an application by Mrs L. Walker.


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RIBBLESDALE Camera Club's midsummer meeting took the form of an auction. of unwanted photographic equipment. Items varied from the


quaintly antique to the high- quality modem, with many oddities that must have


although the company was pleased with the results, it was pushing for further improvements. ■ He said: "We are now well into spending some £700m. on maintaining and improving drinking water quality as part of our £3 billion capital investment programme up to March 2005.-This- mcludes a £300m. pro­ gramme to reduce signifi­ cantly the risk from Cryptosporidium and a major investment to replace 4.000km of old water mains."


Auction proves a success seemed a good idea when


originally bought. There were some bargains and £125wasmadeforthedub. The next meeting is on


Tuesday at Bolton Abbey, when the Prioiy Church will be specially opened for the club.


This show is guaranteed to raise the roof!


COMEDY comes to Sabden this week when the St Nicholas Players prepare to raise the roof. The village thespi-


ans will present a two- act farce "Raise The Roof" in the church hall tomorrow, starting at 7-30 p.m. I t has been written


and produced by Mrs Eileen Pearson and the eight-strong cast draws its members from Sab­ den and Whalley. The show is a com­


plete sell-out according to delighted organisers. Our picture shows,


from left, Jan Ashton, Deborah Northin, Chris Lowe, Vivienne Marshall, Simon Kerins and Eric Sparks during the dress reheasals. (K150702/10)


Aismart new look for Nettleton^s TH E R E is a smart of all kinds from Net-


new look to Net tle- ton's, the traditional


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family jewellers' shop in Cast le S tr ee t, Clitheroe. I t is a far cry from


the days when founder Mr Eric Nettleton, still a key figure at the shop, s ta r ted his jewellery career in his native Leeds more th an six decades ago! Customers old and


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VERY experienced proprietors, smart shop, quality goods - Ncttleton father and son behind the counter, (s)


new are very impressed with the refurbishment. I t observes the dignity of. this key par t of Clitheroe, inside and out, whilst giving a pleasant and welcoming environment for cus­ tomers to discuss their needs and make the right choice. Succeeding genera­


tleon's'tasteful, competi­ tively priced and careful­ ly displayed ranges. A fundamental feature


of the business is the pro­ bate, insurance or gener­ al valuation service. The repair side of Net-


tleton's offers safety, con­ venience and value-for- money hard to find these days in this specialised field. The shop dates back


ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by TIM PROCTER Advertising co-ordinated by LISARUDGYARD


LEFT: Clocks of all kinds...founder Mr Eric Nettle­ ton with just a few samples of the stock. He rarely talks about it, but Mr Nettleton is a


Normandy invasion veteran and was wounded by shrapnel on the eve of the battle for Caen. A gunner, lie served with the occupation forces


to 1840 and so is one of the longest established in the area, run for very many years by the Cat- low family. Mr Eric Nettleton


bought the business in 1979 and gave it his own name. Son Matthew runs the


tions of local families continue to buy jewellery


business and between them .the family pair make sure the stock reflects what their cus­ tomers want.- "That ranges from


until returning to the jewellery trade in 1947. Still an active golfer at the Clitheroe club, Mr Nettlcton has also played in goldsmiths' contests.(s)


PHILIP WALMSLEY Electrical Contractor


Are pleased to have supplied and fitted the new lighting at ,'Nettletons Jewellers'


and wish them continued success for the future


grandfather clocks at £2,000 to small items of white metal, the latest fashion, which cost just a few pounds," says Mr Matthew Nettleton. Whatever they are


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spending, all customers get the same courteous attention from the Net- tletons and their four- strong staff team. They pride themselves


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on a high calibre approach reflecting the status of their name and of their premises. Constant contact with


trade sources and visits to trade fairs supplement the "grass roots" infor­ mation about customer ' preferences to which everyone at the shop is alert. , "We have a large stock


of classic single-stone rings but there are many clusters and contempo-


: rary styles as well," says Mr Matthew Nettleton.


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■ service which people, greatly appreciate." There are large stocks of items ranging from


demand for traditional clocks and grandfathers; are wanted too. We can ' offer sound advice, value ’ for money and after-sales -


"There-is a steady


; picture frames to com­ panion sets, barometers and necklets. _ ■ - / /•;. A- glance at the win-f dow will entice the buyer, into the shop,/where ,there]s a warm and {"no. pressure" welcome, from the'(experienced . and committed team, v G ;


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! & P. Hargrea - RINGS - and a wide range of other attractive gifts,


’tokens and decorative items too! .Mr Matthew Nettleton.has been in the trade for


almost 20 years and studied full-time'for three.ycars to gain his qualifications. .


' - ( '( 'Like his father, he is a keen golfer, (s)'.,; ;; - - S' ■ r - oc*sn,I»tc!ays m 0 Poet has


PUPILS of Ribblesdale Higll Technology College had mor| book event when a nationally! author accepted an invitation| annual writing festival. They had a side-splitting


mance from one of the couni comic poets, who regularly I sell-out audiences at the Edj


Festival. John Hegley - described li |


day Times review as "scanij funny" - staged an hour-long1 Ribblesdale pupils and guest: Augustine's RC High Schooll


ton. The show included reading| . |


comedy and dancing. Afterwards, 25.Ribblesda


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WEATHER that was just a littl hot to he idyllic greeted WhalleJ Primary School sports day.


and field events on the large fiq the back of the school. The shal the abbey wall provided some rq


Thumi plans t letterb*


by Natalie Cox


NEW trials aimed at char the time post is deliverd homes and businesses will n |


piloted in the Ribble Valleyl A new-style single delivery s i


will be trialled in Salford, St Hi Halifax and Thirsk in the l | West, together with 10 otherl areas nationwide.


f ; before 9 a.m. However, the post vices watchdog, Postwatch, sal week tha t under the new sd domestic post for urban areas w<| delivered between 9 a.m. and! with post for rural areas, such | Ribble Valley, arriving between [


VjSnder.tbe service sbake-iip 1 ond post would be scrapped a . tomers who reguJarJy receiv -—more letters a day would have c


ahead as expected and introdu J changes nationwide from the au there would be implications f Ribble Valley.


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and 3 p.m. Royal Mail expects to save;


a year by reorganising its delivel vice. It believes a single post, del over a longer time span, would bl efficient, cutting travelling cost enabling a million more first-cll ters to arrive on time each weela However, its plans to introi


paid-for early morning delivery I which would guarantee post a{ before 9 a.m. have been slamtf Ribble Valley MP Mr Nigel I and the Federation for Small Bd Said Mr Evans: "I am conced this new turn of events in th |


However, if the Royal Mail I All 220 pupils took part in the I I


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