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FIGURES showing that Whalley Parish Church.is bucking a down­ ward trend in church attendance are a great- encouragement, says the


vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry. : But, writing in the parish magazine, Mr Sterry says that although the popular Saturday@6 service and the Alpha faith courses are both significant mission ini­ tiatives, “we are really scarcely scratching the surface”. Church attendance in the Blackburn Dio­


cese is down almost 14% since 1995, and in the local deanery by 7.7%, writes Mr Ster­ ry. So he was delighted to be told that Whal- ley’s figures showed a growth of 5.5%. . “That was a great encouragement to me,


as my perception was that we were standing still,” says Mr Sterry, adding: “But it does not give us any excuse to be complacent.” Following a change of mind at Diocesan level about involving Whalley in a team


' ministry, the church now has a non-stipen­ diary curate, the Rev. Jim Holt, and congre­ gation member Mr Garry Peel is training to be a lay reader.


- “Both are already making a significant


contribution to the life and ministry of the church,” writes Mr Sterry, thanking them for the encouragement and fellowship they give him. He looks forward to encouraging them both as they develop and move towards their goals. Mr Sterry also thanks other workers at


the church for getting on with their tasks diligently and reliably. It gives a real sense of lots of people being involved in things. He will be sitting outside the church all


day on Saturday, November 1st, to encour­ age parishioners to donate to the cost of the ministry aspect of the work in Whalley, some £34,400 this year.


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warm, dry weather from the 12th to 17th with plenty of sunshine. A very wet day on the 19th


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with 1.24 inches of rain saw a drop in temperature with showery weather to follow. Autumnal weather from the


THE month began with a few fine days, to be followed with a few changeable days from the 5th to the 9th. High pressure brought


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POPULAR teenage books author Sandra Glover met some of her younger readers at Clitheroe Library.


. - A large and enthusiastic audience of


Year 8 pupils from Ribblesdale High School Technology College spent Thurs­ day afternoon at the' library finding out about the qualities needed to


Their passion for flowers pays off, whatever the occasion


;be an author and also about some of the fbooks that the author has written. Head of English Mrs Elizabeth Dug-


dale said: “It is important that children should meet a variety of authors and poets while studying English The talk gave them an insight into how authors write books, ,and where they get their ideas from.”


Prior to the visit, a series of books writ­


ten by the talented author were read and enjoyed by the students as part of English lessons.


library with a group of Year 8 pupils from Ribblesdale.


(B021003/4) now a ‘green beret’


AFTER successfully completing 30 weeks of what is acknowledged to be the hardest initial training in the world, a Hurst Green


. man has received his coveted green beret. Tom Brown (23), a former pupil of St


Augustine's RC High School, Billington, has now become a Royal Marine comman- , do.


After passing out at the Commando


Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon, with 847 Troop, Tom said: "Commando train­ ing is well known for its intensity, but everything we do is progressive, which enables people with all standards of fitness to achieve the final goal, and that is to fin­ ish training as a Royal Marine commando and to be awarded the coveted green beret. .Thirty weeks of the most arduous train­


ing in the world is enough to change any man. It is designed to develop unique qual­ ities which will rarely be found anywhere “It's been a fantastic experience for me


and I've made some life-long friends among my fellow Royal Marines. The sense of achievement felt by all of us is immense, but I know that many more


challenges are to come, challenges which we are all well equipped to meet," said Tom.


' The training culminates in the recruit having to pass the Commando Test. All' tests are conducted carrying a full fighting order of equipment weighing 211bs and a rifle weighing l llb s , some 321bs of kit in total. The test incorporates the endurance


LOOKING for something to enhance and add elegance to your sitting room or the ideal centre piece for your dining table to create the right mood for a din­ ner party? Then look no further than “Flowers with Passion”, the up-to-date florist shop on Clitheroe’s bustling thor­


oughfare, Moor Lane. , The champagne corks are popping as the


proprietors of “Passion,” Sarah Hemingway and Julie Kenyon, start celebrating the first anniversary of this enterprising business, which provides the perfect touch and bloom for any occasion. : Specialising in unusual flowers, floral


arrangements and plants, these two qualified florists take great pride in providing an all­ round service and enjoy customers popping into the shop to browse round, ask advice on floral arrangements, hand-tied or formal, or which exotic plants would be ideal for the con­ servatory.


They can conjure up tasteful and delightful


floral gifts to say thank-you, happy birthday or happy anniversary for as little or as much


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as you care to spend, and delivery is free in the Clitheroe area..


Many of the flowers and plants come directly


from Holland, while others are delivered daily, straight from the market, ensuring they are as fresh as possible, and will keep for much longer. Ideas for the unusual come from visiting their suppliers in Holland, London and Manchester, and there are no artificial flowers here. If a special occasion is approaching “Pas­


sion” is the place to start. Flowers for wed­ dings have to be perfect,the photographs are living proof, thought and imagination is a must when choosing accessories for such an important day. Christenings as well need the right approach and on a more sombre note flowers for a funeral need to say goodbye sym­ pathetically.


Fresh flowers are often used to create the


first impression when entering someone’s home, a hotel, shop or business so they need to


reflect the right atmosphere and the passion the partners have for their artistry is evident in their contemporary and stylish designs. Their up-tp-date approach means using sea­ sonal flowers which are much stronger and so last much longer. “We want to create the right atmosphere in


the right environment for every occasion and flowers do say it all,” say Julie and Sarah in unison.


“We can create different moods by using


unusual designs, from the single flower which has such impact, to the large extravagant arrangement and small but exquisite displays”, said the two young women who obviously enjoy providing such tasteful designs, adding:' “Weddings, of course, provide a wonderful opportunity to express flare and imagination”. The friendly approach of Julie and Sarah


has ensured that the business has gone from strength to strength during the last 12 months and they thank their many loyal and regular, customers and look forward to meeting and providing a service for new ones. ' , Our picture shows Sarah and Julie. ■


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course, Tarzan assault course, nine-mile speed march and 30-mile load carry, the latter to he completed within only eight hours, (s) ■


Samaritans’plea for help


LOCAL Samaritans are asking people in the area if they will help them to cope one day at a time. Volunteers are being sought by Ribble


Valley, Blackburn and Hyndbum Samari­ tans in order to pay-for-a-day scheme to keep the centre open. The Samaritans is a 24-hour befriending


service to suicidal, depressed and lonely people and is open seven days a week, 52 weeks per year.


The service is entirely voluntary arid is


dependent on fund-raising and donations. ■ .The branch always is on the look out for recruits. New volunteers are trained and


supported so that they can do their bit to help with the ever-increasing number of callers. The cost of keeping the service going


costs £40 a day and the Samaritans are asking people to sponsor one day of the year to keep the centre and the telephone lines open.


■ , ' In return the Samaritans will offer a


date, or dates, on their calender which has a special meaning for the donor.


• ' At the end of the year, a list of supporters will be published in the annual report. For further information, telephone 01254


662424.


Sandra Glover (left) is pictured at the ,


MATERIALS from the natural world will feature in two events being staged at Clitheroe Castle Muse­ um this month. This weekend the muse­


um hosts a “Natural Arts in Lancashire” event from 10-30 a.m. to 3-30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. It includes the opportu­


nity to help make a collage using natural materials. The cost is £1.65 for adults and 80p for concessions; with accompanied children admitted free. Next weekend the muse­


um is holding a “Rock Onl” event from 11 a.m. to p.m. on Saturday and


Sunday. It invites visitors to try drawing with rocks and various other activi- :s. The cost of admission £1.65 for adults, 80p for


concessions and 25p for accompanied children. For further information, phone 01200 424635.


Bike stolen o s MAN’S mountain bike 1


left briefly outside the vil- ■ lage store in Church Lane, Mellor, was stolen. The £150 bike was taken


between 4-50 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday of last week. It has a black frame with the word “Strongbow” in gold letters, plus a gold-coloured lamp and a mobile phone holder attached to the han­ dlebars. Anyone with information


about the theft is asked to contact Clitheroe police on 01200443344.


Plants theft


POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of pot plants worth £600 from a Ribble Valley gar­ den centre. Sixty potted shrubs were


stolen from Whalley Nurs­ eries and Garden Centre in Clitheroe Road, Barrow, on Friday night. A vehicle must have been


used to move the haul and Clitheroe police are asking anyone who noted any sus­ picious behaviour to con­ tact call 01200 443344.


Phone goes SAMSUNG mobile


phone worth £60 was stolen from the changing room at Ribblesdale Swim­ ming Pool, Edisford Road, Clitheroe. I t was taken from an


unattended bag in the changing room on Satur­ day afternoon. Police have renewed their warning not


to leave valuables unat­ tended.


Bound over


AFTER admitting a breach of the peace, Rribert Graham Holt (36), of Kemple View, Clitheroe,


was bound over to keep the peace for six months and in the sum of £100 by Black­ burn magistrates. A charge of assaulting


Julie Gawthorpe was with­ drawn.


Speakers from South Africa and Poland at local conference on social enterprise


FOUR women from Cape Town, South Africa will provide a unique focus for a social enterprise conference


to be held today at,-Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho.


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E-mail: flowers@passioh.me.uk ’ h ■ & A A A . ' . ' Led by Susan Grime, a former youth


and community .worker from Trinity. Community. Partnership,; Clitheroe,


the visitors-will be sharing their desire to develop social enterprises as a means


'of creating income streams to provide ’! training, and employment for unem­ ployed people from excluded groups; - ;; a.iThe South'African group will be joined b y a delegate from Poland in '


presenting a conference workshop on transnational opportunities for social enterprise development. • This is the first North-West Social


Enterprise Conference, and is being promoted by Trinity Community Partnership as part of its 40th anniver­ sary celebrations; . • ’ - ■ The programme includes speakers


from the Department of Trade and Industry- and the. Bank of England, ■ two top North-West social entrepre- ' news, the North West Development- Agency and Lancashire County Coun- • cil.


» The event which has been made pos­


sible through sponsorship from Busi­ ness Link East Lancashire, Lancashire


County Council, North West E.Net and Ribble Valley Borough Council, will draw more than 150 delegates from the North-West, including repre­ sentatives from enterprises employing disabled people in recycling, horticul- - ture, and catering sqcial enterprises fin • Lancashire. - For more information, contact Geoff


Jackson, chief executive officer,-Trini­ ty. Community Partnership, tel; 01200 ; 426980;


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THERE was a distinct blue tin air as children at Oakhill ColleJ ley, dispensed with their green and attended school clad in del It was all part of Jeans f(|


Day, a national charity appe encourages people to throw! usual dress code rules and jif their jeans, paying £1 donatiij charity for the pivilege. Oakhill did its part by raisin!


help fund research into genetic | affecting children. Around one baby in every 3 | with a genetic disorder or birf


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PLANS to further develop the Farm Shop complex have taken | step fonvard. An application to create a ftl room in association with the micif


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