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The Clitheroe imes Thursday, October 23rd, 2003 No. 6,120


Job takes some licking!


page AT A GLANCE


Castle Cement has completed a six-month .trial using shredded tyres as fuel.


page 12


A former CRGS pupil is in touch with the stars, but has her feet firmly on the ground.


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There was a flood warning for properties throughout the nib­ ble Valley this week.


page 9


There is a spectacular end to a fire-fighter’s career.


The sudden death of our reporter Tim Procter has shocked and sad­ dened hundreds


'throughout East Lancashire.


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Part of a primary school’s play area has been declared out of bounds.


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Clitheroe FC is now 10 games unbeaten at the top.


staying sunny with slight risk of showers.'


WEEKEND WEATHER: Getting colder, but


SUNRISE: 7-43 p.m. SUNSET: 5-56 p.m.


LIGHTING UP TIME: 6 p.m.


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Cheers for our sports


page 15


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A wish comes true for brave tot Declan, three


by Duncan Smith


LITTLE Declan Tattersall is no different from any fun-loving three-year-old. Bursting with energy from dawn to


dusk, there is nothing he likes more than playing out, and he is not about to let the tumour on his spine stop


him. Declan, who lives with his mother,


Lea, and father, Kieron, in Cringle Way, Clitheroe, was diagnosed with a tumour at the top of his spine when he was just 18 months old. Since then he has under­ gone extensive treatment, including chemotherapy, at the Pendlebury Chil­ dren’s Hospital, in Manchester. His cur­ rent course of treatment ends next Jan­ uary, but he will need regular check-ups and a course of radiotherapy when he is older and stronger. Throughout all his treatment, the


resilient toddler has remained cheerful and eager to play out with' his best friend, Maddie Capstick. Friends of the family have been moved by his courage and it was one of his mother's work­ mates at Ultraframe, Diana Hodgson, who put his name forward to Round Table Children’s Wish. Run by the Round Table of Britain


and Ireland, the registered charity helps to make wishes come true for children with serious illnesses. What Declan wanted more than any­


thing was his own playhouse, and now that wish has been granted. The Round Table Children’s Wish


organisation has provided not only a playhouse, but also an outdoor activity frame with a swing, slide, monkey bars -


everything a boy could want. Steve Simpson, northern co-ordinator


for the Children’s Wish organisation, joined forces with Clitheroe Round Table members and Declan’s father to


put all the equipment together. Declan’s illness has meant he has not


been able to venture beyond his garden for fear of infection, but now he has his own park on the doorstep.


“He loves playing outside and he’s absolutely thrilled with his new play­


house,” said his mother.. “He doesn’t let his illness affect him


at all and even when he’s had his tre a t­ ment and he’s feeling tired or sick, he


can’t wait to be outside again playing. Now he’s looking forward to sleeping


out in his playhouse when he’s a bit


older.” Our picture shows Declan and his


den with (left to right) Clitheroe Round Table chairman Stewart Read,Declan’s father, Kieron, and Children’s Wish northern co-ordinator Steve Simpson. (A181003/3)


Bonfire Night fun to go off with a bang!


BONFIRE Night cele­ brations in Clitheroe are


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THE Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland and Fireman Sam. went back to school during the final stages of Book Week. Pupils and staff at St


Michael and St John's RC School, Clitheroe, were encouraged to dress as char­ acters from books with a


' "Myths and Legends" theme, and they certainly


rose to the occasion in stylel A book trail, menus with


a literary flavour, visiting authors ‘ and the grand finale, a fancy dress day, ensured that the week was


an outstanding success. Pictured are pupils


dressed for Friday's book character day. (C171003/4) For the full s to ry - see


page 8.


by the town’s two biggest companies - Castle Cement and Ultraframe - means that this year, for the first time, the organisers have been able to employ a profession­ al pyrotechnic display team. I t means the night skies


above Clitheroe’s historic cas­ tle will be lit up by one of the most spectacular displays for miles around. The annual event is jointly


organised by the Rotary Club of Rihblesdale, the Rotary Club of Clitheroe, the Clitheroe Lions Club, the Clitheroe Round Table and the Rotaract Club of Rihhle Valley, all working with co­ operation and support from


Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil.


This year’s bonfire takes


place on Saturday, November 1st, in the Castle grounds, starting with the lighting of the bonfire at 6-30 p.m. Castle Cement and Ultra­


frame have each hacked the civic event to the tune of £1,800, which should ensure a truly memorable firework dis­ play.


Above all, visitors can be


assured of maximum safety levels throughout the evening. Other attractions include hot dogs, burgers and other refreshments, plus stalls sell­ ing an exciting range of fluo­ rescent and illuminated toys for children. To ensure everyone’s safety,


the organisers ask people not to bring their own fireworks, sparklers or firewood to the


Literary characters come to life


display. As in previous years, only the Parson Lane and Eshton Terrace entrances to the Castle Grounds will be open. Collecting boxes will be


sited at both entrances and, while there is no admission charge, the organisers ask everyone attending to give at least £1 towards the local charities that benefit from the event.


Attack: your help needed


POLICE are appealing for information about a serious and unprovoked assault in Clitheroe that put the victim in the oper­ ating theatre. The 20-year-old Accrington man under­


went surgery and spent nearly a week in Blackburn Royal Infirmary receiving treatment for serious head injuries, includ­ ing a broken jaw and cheekbone. He had been beaten by a gang in


Clitheroe town centre on Friday, October 10th. Now his father is appealing for help to catch his attackers. The victim was visiting the town when


he was attacked by a large group of men in Church Walk, near the junction with King Street, opposite Threshers off-licence. Detectives are now appealing for wit­


nesses to come forward and, in particular, three women who were seen close by. DC


- Alan'Proctor,-of Glitheroe;CID, said that the attack was unprovoked and particular­ ly vicious. “The victim was out in the town centre


and it appears that there may have been ah altercation outside the Social Club in Well- gate earlier in the evening, prior, to the attack in Church Walk,” said DC Proctor.


' ; “We have studied COTV footage of the incident and we know there were people who witnessed this attack who we want to


come forward. “In particular, there were three females


who were close to where the attack hap­ pened who I would urge to contact me. ” ' DC Proctor asked anyone who witnessed


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‘Exceptional’ new head is sought


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ADVERTISEMENTS for an “excep­ tional” new headteacher at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School are appearing in the quality and professional press. They seek a replacement from Septem­


ber 1st next year “following the retire­ ment of Stuart Holt after 14 years of out­ standing leadership.” The salary level is quoted in technical


terms - ISR Group 7 (L33-39), which equates to £68,000 to £79,000. CRGS is described as a very popular


school with an academic record of nation­ al standing, providing high-quality educa­


tion in Lancashire. Candidates will see a remarkable coinci­


dence - th e exceptionally large sixth form, with girls much in the majority, and the lower school have very nearly the same number of pupils, 590 and 600 respective­


ly.The successful candidate, say the adver­ tisements, will have the ability to lead, inspire and develop opportunities for both highly-motivated pupils and teaching staff; the vision and energy to continue and enhance the school’s strengths, achievement and traditional values; and a significant and proven track record of effective leadership and management experience in the 11-16 or 11-18 sector. The advertisement offers potential


applicants the opportunity of an informal discussion with the chairman of the gover­ nors, the Rev. Canon Philip Dearden, with an application pack available from clerk to the governors Mr E. Carter. Short-listed candidates will be expected to attend an introductory day at the school on Thursday, November 20th, with formal interviews on Friday November 21st. The closing date for the submission of applica­ tions is October 31st and, point out the advertisements, further details of the school can be found on its website.


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