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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.clitheroetoday.co.uk fight fare dodgers by Natalie Cox


appointed Mr Steve Warner as its revenue protection manager. I t will be his job to make sure


A REGIONAL rail opera­ to r is on track to continue i ts campaign ag a in s t fare dodgers. First North Western has


seeing the operation of barrier checks a t s ta t io n s across the company’s network. Mr Warner, who previously


Meeting with a difference proves a hit with club


Twist in this tale


THE final school produc­ tion for Year 6 pupils at Pendle County Primary School, Clitheroe, was "A Twist in the Tale." I t was compulsory for


all 80 pupils to take part, the number included the choir, and there were cos­ tumes for everyone. Parents enjoyed a glass


of wine during the interval and the weather was won­ derful. Teachers involved were


Mrs Veronica Tobin, musi­ cal producer, and Mrs Liz Waddington, costumes, (s)


Bogus water man targets pensioner


yesterday week a man knocked on the door of a 72-year-old woman’s home and told her there was a problem with the water.


He was allowed into


the kitchen and although the householder remain­ ed with him, some money


was stolen from other rooms in the property.


ANOTHER resident of elderly persons’ accom­ modation has fallen prey to the “water company employee” scam. On the afternoon of


carried out the actual theft was not seen.


The accomplice who However, the man who


short, thick dark hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a blue


checked shirt with a white vest underneath, dark trousers or jeans and black footwear. Police are making


inquiries.


engaged the woman’s attention is described as a white male about five feet eight inches tall. He was in his 30s, with


Dining in more style


A GISBURN dining wants to improve services for its customers. The Grove Cottage


R e s tau ran t, in Main Street, plans to change the use of a first-floor flat from residential to commercial as a dining room and kitchen for the existing re s tau ran t and use the ground floor to improve services for customers. Comments on the resub­


mitted application (num­ ber 0653) must be made to Ribble Valley Borough Council by August 15th.


R IBBLESDALE Camera Club’s summer meetings give varied opportunities for photog­ raphy and a pleasant chance to chat to fellow members. Recently there have been a


number of short walks in the country but, as a contrast, a visit to Castle Cement was on'last week’s programme. Hosted by the s ite’s general


manager, Mr Gareth Price, with quarry manager Mr Keith Hall, expert guidance was on hand to describe the plant and the chem­ istry of the process.


larly with a long train of empty coal wagons drawing out of the yard and across the level crossing. Inside the gates, the issue of safe­ ty equipment followed a brief description of the plant. The flow of manufacturing


from the raw materials to finished cement then followed. Much detail was given, often in response to questions, about use of rail and road transport, and of coal and


The evening started spectacu­


Price also showed some disused parts of the site and discussed his plans to remove these and replace them with landscaping. The planned closure of the two


horizontal kilns will make major changes and reduce the overall capacity of the plant. However, the flexibility and low


gaseous emission of the newer dry process vertical kiln, recently fit­ ted with a scrubber to ensure low emissions, is essential for econom­ ic operation and a highly respon­ sible environmental policy. • The next meeting will be at


Bolton-by-Bowland on August 19th from 7 p.m. The meeting point will be the car park.


alternative fuels. The control room was very impressive and an excellently low current level of gaseous emissions could be readily seen, together with maxima set by the Health and Safety Executive Unusually for a works visit, Mr


passengers in the Ribble Valley and beyond are able to buy the right ticket at the right time for their journey. The job will also include over­


forward to the challenges th a t this position will bring.


served as a customer service manager for the No rth Wales region, said: “I am really looking


them properly while making sure those trying to defraud us do not get away with it.”


honest people. “We must ensure we look after


to develop a more customer focused, friendly revenue protec­ tion strategy. “Most of our passengers are


"I am particularly determined


commission has taken over the responsibility'for awarding star sta­ tus to trusts, in order to guarantee an independent assessment. Of the 31 ambulance services in


was one of eight Ambulance Trusts to retain the three-star status. Nine ambulance services received one star and five were awarded no stars


(compared to four one-star and no no-star ambulance trusts last year). David Hill, chief executive of


England, only 10 achieved three- star status compared to 12 last year. Lancashire Ambulance Service


THE Lancashire Ambulance Ser­ vice has been given a three-star ra t in g in th e Commission for Health Improvement's review of the performance of NHS Trusts in 2002/3. This is the first year th a t the


s new man set to


cial director Denise Lomax added: “Tackling fare dodgers is a key challenge for all train-operating companies. “I t is such a very important ; part of operations that a dedicat­


First North Western commer-'


ed manager was needed to oversee/' it.


experience he was the ideal person; ' for the job.’


Three-star rating for ambulance service


Lancashire Ambulance Service, wel­ comed the news, saying: “We have always been recognised as one of the top-performing ambulance services' in the country. “We worked hard to achieve


three-star s ta tu s last year and worked even harder to ensure that we have retained it this year. It is a very public recognition of our suc­ cess. My thanks go to the staff throughout the tru s t for this achievement, which is based on a wide range of criteria, not jus t emergency response times, impor­ tant though they undoubtedly are. “All staff can be proud of their


efforts to provide top-quality ser­ vices to patients in Lancashire and we shall not relax in our efforts to improve still further in order to ■ maintain our three-star status.”


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from by Rebecca Wright


RIBBLE VALLEY landlord Mr Simon Forster has been work­ ing hard to raise money for the children’s hospi­ ta l th a t cared for his young nephew. After a year of fund­


raising efforts a t the Aspinall Arms in Mitton, a cheque for £1,350 was presented to Mr James Bruce, of Pendlebury Children’s Hospital, Manchester. It was presented by six- year-old Charlie Forster,


who underwent major surgery on his kidneys at the hospital - at only nine


Forster, who owns the pub with his parents, managed to raise £1,250 at a series of charity events - including an Irish theme night and a music weekend with live performances from a Sting tribute band. Charlie, who lives with his mum, Sally, in


dle Primary School in Clitheroe, also suffers from severe eczema, and is still receiving ongoing care at the hospital. His uncle, chef Simon


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Faithful to Folly with its wealth of goods


CO L LY is an eclectic shop of antique and modern furniture, ob|ects d’art, flowers and gifts to suit most I homes and gardens A small shop front hides a wealth of goods from 50p up to thousands of pounds “ lust because you can t see something doesn’t mean I don’t have it in stock,” says Nick, the owner. He keeps items for sale all over the country and often calls in stock from other locations. Nick finds that once clients start to buy from Folly they return regula. ly over the years - even if they move away from the area. In addition to his shop service Nick travels to furnish and accessorise new homes not only all over the United Kingdom but sometimes also in Spain, Italy, France and even the USA He has clients who still consult him and buy from the shop 30 years after he started it A wedding and party organising service is available - no-one has more experience than Nick, for he started his service years ago, long before the current fashion to employ an organise!. Nick takes on board all aspects of making the day perfect Using fresh flowers and a huge stock of display props, he creates a unique extravangaza to suit most tastes A selection of tried and trusted venues and colleagues such as caterers helps offer the level of service people expect Bookings have already been made for Christmas decorations Most clients ai e long-standing but Nick tries to squeeze one or two new houses into his tight schedule each year Folly’s selection of Christmas decorations and gifts is eagerly awaited and their quality reflects the fact that Nick takes all the year round to buy at various places in order to keep Folly’s


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A VALLEY medical student ha important prize at Oxford Univei! Miss Helen Sowerbutls came fif


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