3 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 5th, 2003


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial),


Busy Claire aims to help others as local support group is launched


by Robbie Robinson


A YOUNG woman is forming a sup­ port group for local people who have Asperger’s Syndrome. Claire Metcalf (22) was diagnosed as


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contacting Jigsaw Supported Employment Service, based at Trinity. Through this, she came up with the idea of a support group so that people who shared the condition could get together to pursue a range of leisure activ­ ities such as 10-pin bowling, eating out, trips to the cinema, and anything that members suggested. . Claire, (pictured), of Salesbury said: “The members of the group could offer mutual sup­ port in living with a condition which affects few people and is misunderstood by many, which.is why I feel that the support group could be so beneficial to the people of Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.” The group meets on Thursdays from 10-30


having the syndrome last year. She started work in April in Clitheroe after


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a.m. to 12-30 p.m. and is open to people aged 18 and over who have Asperger’s Syndrome or mild autism. Those unable to attend the meetings can join in any of the activities which are arranged. Asperger’s Syndrome is a mild form of


autism and is very complex, affecting people in different ways. It causes what is referred to as a triad of impairments, in communication, imagination and social skills. These can mean a person interprets words


value, thus missing or misinterpreting the hid­ den messages in social contact which can be displayed by body language, facial expression and language containing hints. They are in turn prone to being misinterpreted and mis-' understood in social situations. '


and meanings literally and might be unable to deal with abstract concepts such as metaphor.' Those affected tend to take people at face


strong degree from low sensitivity or over-sen­ sitivity to pain, noise and changes to their sur­ roundings.


They can also be emotionally affected to a Anyone seeking more information can con- Winter season


draws to a close THE last meeting of Ribblesdale Camera Club's winter clubroom programme was a viewing of the Interclub Photographic Alliance's black and white print folio. The standard of the best prints was high,


but it has to be admitted this competition between 11 local clubs was not one of Rib- blesdale's successes. Fortunately, a print by Mike Bartle,


broom programme and more outdoor-orient- ed activities are organised over the summer. The first of these has already taken place with a visit to the extraordinary garden created by Mr Gerald Hitman and his family at Brock- hall. A walk from Chipping car park, led by Mrs


Pat Parrott, took place on Tuesday. In parallel, workshops will be run as and


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tact Claire at Trinity on 01200 444345 and 01200 427886. Information posters can be viewed in the foyer of Ribble Valley Borough Council offices and in the interview rooms of Clitheroe Citizens’ Advice Bureau, (s)


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release course at Training 2000 in Blackburn, covering vital health and safety issues including regulations and legislation, risk assessments, accident investigations and safety training. ■ He is pictured receiving his certifi­ cate from Training 2000 chief exe- cuitve Mr Jeff Cowbum, with course tutor Mr Dave Abram, left, and head of Training 200 Health and Safety Mr Mike Sagar, right, (s)


employee Robert Wilkinson is among candidates from East Lancashire com­ panies who have recently gained the National Examination Board in Occu­ pational Health and Safety qualifica­ tion. Mr Wilkinson attended a day-


placed on health and safety in the workplace. Rexel International, Clitheroe,


from 10,000 feet? WOULD-BE parachute jumpers in the Ribble Valley have an opportunity to take to the skies - for free.


East Lancashire Hospice is looking for


hundreds of adventurous volunteers to make a fund-raising parachute jump and if those taking part raise enough in spon­ sorship, they will get to jump for free! There are two types of jump available -


a "Tandem Skydive" from 10,000 feet attached to a professional instructor, and a "Static Line" jump, which is performed solo from up to 3,000 feet. Participants can jump from any one of


more than 20 British Parachute Associa­ tion approved airfields across the UK.


ing is given, and if you raise between £270 and £340 you will receive your jump for free.


So if you would like to make a thrilling


skydive from 10,000 feet or an exhilarat­ ing solo jump from up to 3,000 feet, call the East Lancashire Hospice fund-raising office: 01254 660900 for an information pack.


OAPs may miss out on benefits


Carer's Allowance" which could help them get vital extra cash such as Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. County Coun. Marcus Johnstone, Cabinet


being set up by Lancashire County Council's welfare rights service to mark National Car­ ers Week, from Monday. The over-65s can now claim a benefit called


member for Communications, Information and Lifelong Learning, said: "Couples could


PENSIONERS in the Ribble Valley could be missing out on vital cash benefits. A special helpline for pensioner carers is


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and cutting window masks, and the use of Photoshop and PowerPoint to create titles for slide shows and print albums. Details of the summer programme will be


when required. Two possible subjects are print mounting


available from secretary Ken Geddes, tel. 01200 423474.


MR PETER STOTT shows! by Robbie Robinson


CAMPING barn ownersl the Ribble Valley have enjoy! successful participation iif National Open Day. Barns at Clarke House Far!


Chipping, and Greengore Far] Hurst Green, were opened to '


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"Andalucian Village," scored nine out of 10 to save the club's blushes. The meeting was the last of the winter clu­


be missing out on an extra £50 a week in ben­ efits which is a significant amount of money


which could make a difference to people's lives. It could mean a much-needed holiday, added luxuries or just improved standards of living. "Married pensioner couples in particular


EVERYTHING in the garden should be coming up even love-1 Her for Mrs Margaret Bond f after she won a prize in a com­ petition in “The Valley” maga­ zine. Mrs Bond, of Hollies Road,


seem to be missing out because although they look after each other they don't think of themselves as carers." Benefits can be checked by ringing the


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advice hotline - 01772 531110 - which will be open from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. from June 9th to 13th.


Trio of cash successes


THERE was a pleasant surprise in store for Joan Moore when the telephone rang on Fri­ day morning.


Clitheroe, had won the weekly £1,000 jackpot in the East Lancashire Hospice draw. And, in a surprising twist, the winners of


Mrs Moore, of Buccleuch Avenue,


the second and third prizes were also from Clitheroe.


LOTTERY WINNERS


THE winning numbers are: 1 s t -£ 1 ,0 0 0


Mrs Lillian Walmsley, Clitheroe 3rd -£100


Mrs Joan Moore, Clitheroe 2nd - £250


Mr Anthony Smith, Clitheroe The £5 winning numbers are:


703370 382939 865913 011717 576239 604395 306917 742188 655575 192955 606911 252897


625871 904413 370699 132979 698095 851195 893256 892213 974433 578162 093548 211619 590840 387175 087979 505317 680523 022175


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EXCELLENT value for money is being obtained on a council repair and improvement contract, say officials.


ough Council Housing Committee will be asked to seek powers to allow a negotiated contract for more work with Craig Hambling Ltd, of Accrington.


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ed a 90% “excellent or good” response from tenants, with no one having an unsatisfacto­ ry comment. The way the company deals with tenants, in addition to the actual quality of work, is included in the high rating. The figure is an unusually high one, well


Work recently done by the firm has attract­


above those previously achieved. A report to the committee says that negotiation with a contractor enables better control of materials and working practices. I t is a new way of deal­ ing with contracts under a “Rethinking Con­ struction” scheme being endorsed by the Gov­ ernment. The methods it uses are against the usual open tender ones and so the council’s standing orders will have to be waived.


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A REUNION is being plannef to mark the 40th anniversary < the founding of St Augustine"! RC High School at Billington. Past pupils and staff are beinl


invited to attend the event of Saturday, July 5th. Celebrations take place in th§ marquee suite at St Augustine!


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