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charity boost TO celebrate his compa­ ny's 25th birthday, gener­ ous Clitheroe businessman Colin Wright offered to support a local chanty. Through the Advertiser


and Times, Mr Wright asked for charitable groups or organisations to put


themselves forward for his gift. He was inundated with


suggestions from football teams, charities and even a table tennis team. In fact, there was such a


good response to Mr Wright's offer that he is struggling to decide just who to donate to. "It's such a shame that


so many organisations are crying out for this type of sponsorship," said Mr Wright, whose business, Family Fireplace Co. Ltd, is based in Accrington. He is now intending to


meet the people who put forward their organisa­ tions to see how he can help them the most.


Satisfactory response


RIBBLE Valley Borough Council will be carrying out its general Best Value Customer Satisfaction sur­ vey among its residents during September and October. The Government req­


uires the survey to be car­ ried out every three years in order to assess how well the council is delivering its services. Responses will be taken into consideration


when the council decides where its priorities lie for


the year ahead. Anyone with any ques­


tions about the survey should contact Michelle Haworth or Melissa Watts on 01200 414421.


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FOUR snooker players could be excused for taking a break from the game after their amazing 24- hour marathon at a Clitheroe club. Blackburn Royal Infirmary's


Brain Scan Unit benefited to the tune of £2,150 following the weekend event a t the town's Royal British Legion Club. The marathon was in memory


of the late Mr Norman Garner and was titled "Normski's 24- hour Snooker Marathon." For­


mer club steward Mr Gamer was affectionately known as "Norms- ki" by many of the club mem­ bers. Mr Gamer's son, Matt, joined a lifelong friend of his father,


Mick Peel; Ric Avery whose idea the event was and committee member Simon Thompson in the marathon game. As the clock ticked on, quite


an audience gathered and, at around 20 hours, fatigue and tiredness began to set in. "Guts,


self-will and determination drove them on to that magic 24-hour finishing line," said Mr Brian Sims, club chairman. "The entire club burst into a frenzy, party pop streamers joined Cham­


pagne corks, applause and tears of emotion. What an atmosphere


it was. It was a fantastic effort." Mr Sims expressed his thanks


on behalf of the club to Susan and Sarah Gamer who provided food and refreshments, Joyce's Butty Box for breakfasts, Steve


Taylor and Mark Graham for the barbecues, the bar staff and all who sponsored and supported the event. Pictured are players and club officials during the marathon,


back row from the left: Brian Sims, Mark Graham, Phylis Garner, Susan Garner, Peter Woodworth. Front, seated: Simon Thompson, Matt Gamer, Sarah and Morgann Garner, Mick Peel and Ric Avery. (T310803/4)


Police will answer questions


ANYONE with questions or comments about policing in the Ribble Valley has an opportuni­ ty to raise them with senior offi­ cers on Wednesday. Whalley Village Hall will be


the venue for a public meeting organised by the Lancashire Police Authority. I t will be attended by senior


officers as well as members and officials of the authority, which is responsible for policing in Lancashire.


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The meetings are held regu­ larly all over the county and the


agenda has an “any other busi­ ness” slot, in which people can raise general policing issues. The authority is keen for


members of the public to attend and speak, or at least ask ques­ tions. A report will be given to the


meeting by a senior officer about policing in the Valley. There will separate items con­


cerning community safety and Neighbourhood Watch and the


. police authority itself will give a short presentation. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.


/ St Mary Magdalene Parish Church N. Church St, Clitheroe announce the


RE-OPENING OF


SUNDAY SCHOOL On Sunday 7th September at 9.45am in church


A taste of France, mais oui!


THERE were more than 80 entrants in a competition held in the Valley magazine last month for a hamper full of French goodies. The winning entry, drawn out of the hat by


the editor of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Mrs Vivien Meath, was that of Mrs Helen Lawson, of Bleasdale Avenue, Clitheroe, and last week she visited the Tesco supermarket to receive her prize from the manager, Mrs Claire Hirst. The hamper of mostly French products


from wine to pate and truffles was given by Tesco in place of a meal for two, which is the normal prize for the competition featured in the “Meet the Chef” feature. The chef fea­ tured in the August edition was Mon. Jany Gleize, of La Bonne Etape, in Chateau


Road safety experts to tour Ribble Valley


RESIDENTS of the Ribble Valley are to have the opportunity to discover how Lan­ cashire County Council is working to reduce death and injury on the highway when its road safety experts tour the county in Sep­ tember. Staff from the Traffic and Safety Section


will be taking their tour bus to 25 locations around the 12 Lancashire Districts, includ­ ing Gisburn, Clitheroe and Longridge. As well as being able to quiz the experts, visitors will also be able to pick up information leaflets and watch a video about the group's work. Visitors will also have the chance to voice their opinion on the issues that matter to them. Everything from driving, walking, the


school run to cycling will be up for discus­ sion. Terry Carter, Traffic and Safety Section


Manager, explained: "This is a great chance for the public to meet the people who work hard all year round to make Lancashire's highways safer for everyone. "Everyone has questions and opinions


about road safety as it ultimately affects us all, so it is important that we explain how we reach the decisions that affect local people. "Road safety is not just about traffic


calming and speed cameras - that is why we will also be highlighting important things we do like training for school children, safer dri­ ving and research:" Ribble Valley dates are: September 17th:


(a.m.) Gisburn Auction Mart, 22nd (all day) Sainsburys, Clitheroe; September 25th (p.m.) Safeway, Longridge.


SOLICITORS


Arnoux, France, a little too far to visit for a meal. Mrs Lawson, a childminder, is also kept


busy looking after husband, Geoff, and daughter Melanie, aged 11. The family enjoyd visiting France, particularly when they stay with friends in Kent, and they had a wonderful time recently at Disneyland Paris. Mrs Lawson, a regular reader of the news­


paper and Valley magazine enters lots of competitions, but she said: “This is the best win so far.” Our picture shows (from the left) Mrs


Helen Lawson collecting her hamper, with her delighted daughter, Melanie, and Tesco man­ ager Mrs Claire Hirst. (C290803/13)


Musical highlight


THE highlight of the Lancashire Student Symphony Orchestra's year is the gala con­ cert on Saturday. Preston Guild Hall is the venue on Satur­


day evening and will be the final perfor­ mance with the LSSO for several "stars" of the current orchestra who will be moving on to further their studies and careers, nearly half of them to study music at college or university. Flute soloist is Aine Lambert and violo


soloist Joanna Richardson. The programme includes Suite from the


Snow Maiden by Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov, Concertina for Flute and Orchestra by Cecile Chaminade, Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dances from the Three Cornered Hat by Manuel de Falla and Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 6 in D major. Tickets are available from the Guild Hall, tel. 01772 258858.


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THE church must not give up on the younger generation, says the Rev. Canon Philip Dearden, Vicar of St Mary’s, Clitheroe. Writing in the parish magazine, the vicar


says th a t a new Sunday School is to start a t the church. He also welcomes the appointment of Oxford g raduate Mr James Lonsdale as


organist. People miss a lot by not coming to share in


of worship, but indeed all the different sorts and types of expressing our faith in the Lord- ship of Christ over creation and our lives. “ When we return from a good day out, we


Christian worship, says Canon Dearden. “I don’t just mean our own particular style


cannot wait to tell our family and friends about it. The same goes for holidays. “A time of change is a reminder to us just


how precious and fragile is the hand th a t feeds us spiritually week by week and so is in danger of being taken for granted. “Now th a t we know we are going to be


ence of faith that we must not give up on the younger generation and the children of our day. For this reason we shall be reopening our programme of nurture in the name of ‘Sun­ day School’. “This will be during the parish communion


every Sunday, starting with the service in church, leaving to go into the vestry and the Mutual Room and returning for the Peace. Please pass the word around and encourage mums and dads to come to church with their children.” The church has appointed a new organist


and choirmaster to succeed Mr Michael Pain. Former deputy Mr James Lonsdale will


take up his appointment on September 28th and the week before that with the choir. Mr Lonsdale is well known to the church as


one of the concert organists and also as the assistant organist since 1994. Canon Dearden says: “I believe we are very


‘back on track’, so to speak, are we going to tell our friends? “Are we going to invite our new neighbours


to come to church with us? You don’t have to be an expert in the Christian faith. “We do it for each other week by week! All


we have to do is encourage someone to come with us - let the experience do most of the talking. “I t is out of this desire to share our experi­


fortunate to have been able to capture him for St Mary Magdalene’s. “I have detected a marked relaxation in the


mood of the choir now th a t they know in whose capable hands our immediate future musically lies.” Mr Lonsdale was an organ scholar at St


Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh and then at St Peter’s College, Oxford, where he obtained a First in Music. He is married to Alison and they have two daughters Hannah and Eloise.


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