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THE premier league lady fund-': raisers from the Kibble Valley


• ’ At a charity auction, Ribble


Valley Ladies' Luncheon Club raised £17,000 for research into children's cancer. Since its move to Ewood Park,


the home of Blackburn Rovers, the club has going from strength to strength. The charity auction, which was


organised by local solicitors and committee members Irene Chen- ery and Carol Maher, from Irene Chenery, Maher Solicitors in Clitheroe, raised more than any­ one present could have envisaged. Irene Chenery said: “Our com­


pany really put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into getting our clients and colleagues to support this very


worthwhile cause which resulted in • a spectacular amount of money being raised in just a few hours”/ . Ribble Valley Ladies' Luncheon Club had celebrity hairdresser Andrew Collinge speaking a t its Blackburn Rovers December lunch when more than 350 ladies raised more money for children’s cancer making a total of £ 22,000- plus being achieved. Nick Hall, Blackburn Rovers


Business Development Director, said: “I am delighted th a t this wonderful local group of ladies has chosen our venue to continue their good work. “The excellent cuisine provided


by Northcote Manor contributes to an excellent team of people working together to achieve this end result.”


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A 1 9 & ^ L Write to: The Editor, Clitheroc Advertiser and Times,-3.King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.meath@eastIancsnews.co.uk l— What a fantastic way


to escape from reality! WOW, fantastic! What am I on about? Pendle Hill, that's what:


■ I had just finished work on Saturday, cut­


ting hair. Being a hairdresser a t this time of the year is hard work believe me, so as soon as I had finished at 2 p.m., I put on my boots, , put the dog in the car and drove up to the •Nick.


knocked me off my feet, unperturbed we car­ ried on, up over Apronfull Hill, on to Ogden Clough, and back around to the monument to the two Clayton-Ie-Moors' Harriers and, eventually, back to the car.


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one elderly man who greeted me with a big smile and a wave, and another man walking with his son and taking their young boxer pup for a walk. I stopped to talk to this man while our dogs made their acquaintances. I think we both thought we were a bit mad, but'we both agreed on how lucky we were to have this wonderful hill on our doorstep. I have lived in Clitheroe for 13 years and, in


that time, I have never grown tired of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside. For me it is almost a lifesaver from the pressures of everyday life. All the silly problems seem to melt away up there. We moved to Warwick Drive some five:


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years ago. It's a lovely place to live, but I could not until recently work out just what I did not like about the place. Then it dawned on me. It's in a hollow; you cannot see Pendle Hill. Everyone should try getting out into the .


countrysidie. Whatever the weather, get wrapped up, and get out on to the hills, you might be surprised how much you enjoy your- . self!


urday, it will blow the cobwebs right off you and you will come down feeling great and very much alive. I just had to share my exuberance with


everyone. A lot of people will know what I • mean, but this letter is meant for all those people who look up at Pendle every day with­ out giving it asecond thought. Trust me, we are so lucky to have all these riches on our doorstep, and again, all freel


GARY ARTHUR, Warwick Drive,, Clilheroe


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- When I got .out, the wind and rain almost Fattier Christmas - ■


where ar&you now? CAN somebody explain to me the lack of Father Christmas in Clitheroe this year? Booth’s supermarket usually has a grotto,


but not this year. If I had not rung your news­ paper, we would not have known th a t the Round Table would be at Tesco with Santa; I have a young goddaughter and I really


The sum of money raised was £1,130,


. which includes a generous donation from the Clitheroe Bonfire Committee. All monies go towards the purchase of a defibrillator machine, which will be available for duties in and around the Rihble Valley. All of our members wish to thank Mr and


Mrs Roy Porter, of Chatburn, for supplying all of the meats for our buffet, also we thank Cowman’s Butchers, of Clitheroe, for donat­ ing our meat voucher. We also wish to thank all who donated raf­


fle prizes and helped in providing our lovely buffet, plus thanks to everyone who came along to make the evening a success, i. oA special thank you to the Worshipful Mayor.and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun; Alan Yeanng and Mrs Yearing, and to the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. Joan Knight and Mrs Helen Ashworth. Many, thanks to St John County Staff Offi-


wanted her to see him somewhere. Where she ^ e i-.Sandy Bennie, Officer in Charge Gary lives, the Round Table have not been with Taylor, and all members of Clitheroe St John their float. At the weekend it is not possible Amimiance Unit who supported me in organ- for us to go on the Santa Special. '


. isipg. the event.


we have a few decorations up, but nothing dif­ ferent or really good. Surely with the money the council collects each year, a better show could be put on: Dawsons does a lovely display upstairs and


they should be proud of their efforts. Come on Clitheroe, let’s have more of a show next year so we can be proud of our town.


MRS K. SEAWARD,


Tower Hill, Clitheroe


. ^ ■ ' X i c a i I IC IL l U d i m a l l U m ? | ^ September by Her Rpyai Highness, the IT e a r t fp lt t h a n k s It's free, it's healthy, and on days like Sat­ St John Ambulance


ON Saturday, December 6th, Clitheroe St those affected by meningitis. These include a John Ambulance Unit held a fund-raising ball 24-hour, nurse-led helpline, financial grants, at St Michael and St John's Social Centre, in counselling and home visits.


Through the continued commitment of ; f ' ' I think most people in Clitheroe have SERGEANT MRS PHYLLIS COOKE,


become used to the poor show of decorations,. Clilheroe St John Ambulance Unit in town at Christmas. Yes, we have a crib and


A truly grand way to


support this charity THE Meningitis Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank readers in North-West England for,helping Focus DIY stores raise a faiitastic £16,486, towards the Support for Life vAppeal. % Stores acr0s3the.UK held fun days in Sep-


; , fotember and|^Aised an amazing £100,000 , '^:,;'/nationwidefcyritKe!liJeiiingitis Trust.


APPeal waslaunched


#Gountess of Wessex mid aims to raise £4 mil- ' lion to provide specialist support services to


your readers and companies like Focus DIY, we can continue the fight against meningitis across the UK.


CHRISTINE HUGHES, • North West Regional Development Officer,


Meningitis Trust, 08451204764. www.meningitis-trust.org


Do not become a


drink-drive statistic FOR many of us, Christmas and New Year is a time of celebration - a chance to let our hair down and party, or to spend some relaxation time with family or friends. Whether it’s the “works do”, a few drinks


with colleagues on the last day a t work, a party at a friend’s house or a night out at the pub or restaurant, it is alsqa time when we tend to enjoy a few drinks.


' Most of us would not intentionally drive a car after, we had been drinking. But some peo­ ple still drink and drive routinely, while others find any number of excuses for just doing it once: “I only had a couple”; “I ’d had a big lunch”; “I feel fine to drive”; “I ’m only going down the road”. These are just a few exam­ ples. Unfortunately, any alcohol, even a small


drink, will make you a worse driver. You do not judge speed and distance so well and your reactions are not as fast. There is no failsafe guide to how much you


can drink and stay under the limit. The only safe way is not'to drink if you are driving. You may also still be affected by alcohol the


next day and could still he over the legal limit, and no amount of coffee or any other way of “sobering up”; will Help. I t just takes time. I^he'simpfe fact is that there are no accept-


afiletexcuSes for drink^driving. Last year near­ ly 80 people were killed or seriously injured in drink-drive collisions in Lancashire, with nearly 300 prosecutions for drinking and dri­ ving. That’s hundreds of Lancashire families


who didn’t have much cause for celebration. 'It’s also the reason why this year, as in pre­


vious years, we will he deploying safety patrols and carrying out breath tests across the county to make sure that Lancashire’s roads are as safe as they can be for everyone. But that does not mean you cannot go out


and enjoy yourself. There are many things you can do to enjoy a drink and get home safely without driving yourself. For example, book a taxi or use public transport, take dri­ ving in turns with friends or stay overnight. I would also like to take this opportunity


to thank you in advance for helping to make the festive season in Lancashire a safe and happy time for all. Season’s greetings.


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iThe Clitheroe nr\ vertiser and limes in association with . V- The National Lottery Christmas;


For a single prize winner: 1. This promotion is only open'to resi­


dents of the UK and the Isle of Man aged 16 or over. Entrants may be required to produce evidence of identity and age. 2. No purchase necessary. A free entry


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three-bedroomed semi-detached house is on offer at £175, instead of the normal price of £475. Loft insulation is on offer at £125 to £225


and tank insulation at an additional £ 10. The council’s surveying manager, Mr Paul


MacNeall, said: “New houses are automati­ cally insulated, but older properties were built to lower insulation standards and are therefore more expensive to heat. “Insulation can result in massive energy


savings for the householder, cut down on harmful emissions and add to the;resale value of a property.”


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I INQUIRIES are ongoing after two wing'


mirrors worth £200 were stolen from a Volk­ swagen Golf, parked in Henthorn Road, Clitheroe, on Sunday night. ■ THE rearside light cluster of a black Austin Mini, parked in Walmsley Brow in Billington was smashed on Friday evening, causing £50 worth of damage.-


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