20 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 1st, 2004


Pupils strike gold with extra effort


MORE than 100 Year Eight pupils from Ribblesdale High School Technology College have been rewarded for their excellent school profiles. Deputy head teacher Mrs Wendy Street and members


of the pastoral team congratulated pupils for achieving top effort grades at a special assembly. To add to the excitement, Mrs Street was assisted by


"Mr Pin", a seven foot skittle, who came along to the assembly with Debbie Thomas, from Accrington Super­ bowl and gave away 20 free games of bowling. All pupils also received a certificate and letter of con­


gratulations, and a prize draw was held with vouchers worth £20, £15, £10 and £5 up for grabs. One pupil, Suzanne Bauer, achieved grade ones in all


12 subjects and five other girls came very close. Year 11 pupils were also rewarded for putting maxi­ mum effort into their school work in their final year at


school. The school reports have just been published for Year


11 pupils and marks are awarded for effort as well as aca­ demic attainment. In total, 89 Year 11 pupils received outstanding reports


and were presented with a certificate for their Record of Achievement. A prize draw was also held, with vouchers and mobile top-up cards to win. Eight pupils achieved grade ones for effort in every sin­


gle subject. Picture shows the six pupils, who achieved the top


effort grades including Suzanne Bauer, JoanneTattersall, Elizabeth Beal, Lorraine Wilson, Hannah Bowness and


Eye specialist to talk about problems and treatments


THE Ribble Valley Visually Impaired Group will host a talk on eye problems, their cause and treatments. The talk will be given by Mr


Vijaykumar, an eminent eye specialist, at the group’s Mon­ day evening meeting. I t takes place at the St


Michael’s and St John’s Catholic Social Club on Lower-


gate, Clitheroe. The meeting will begin at 7- 30 p.m. and anyone with any


interest at all in the subject is welcome to attend. After the talk, a general dis­


cussion on the topic will take place and questions will be answered. Further details about the


evening and about the Ribble Valley Valley Visually Impaired Group can be obtained by telephoning Mrs Jean Hopkins on 01254 240737 or alternatively Mr Sam Hors- • field on 01200 426822.


Emily Rasnett plus the four prize draw winners together with "Mr Pin" and Debbie Thomas from Accrington


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Standstill in quest to solve parking problems


by Faiza Afzaal


A LONG-RUNNING con­ troversial dispute over Whal- ley’s on-street car parking problems has come to a


standstill. Members of Whalley Parish


Council, Ribble Valley Borough Council and the village’s other involved authorities, including the Chamber of Trade, had hoped to solve the escalating issues concerning traffic man­ agement in the village by com­ ing to a compromise, This involved renovating a


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small piece of land - known as Vale Gardens, which is situated in the centre of the village next to the bus station, in an attempt for it to be used as p ar t of a long-stay car park. But Whalley Parish Council


which owns the bus station and the adjoining Vale Gardens is refusing to give up the land, which it feels is an important landmark in the village. Chairman of the village’s


council, Mr Eric Ronnan, said: “We own Vale Gardens and the bus station and the policy is to maintain the gardens.


“The land was bought 20


years ago to have some open space in the village for people to sit and rest. “It was built for that purpose


and should remain. “A number of projects are in


the pipeline including funding for a lengthsman to keep the area clean and tidy.” Currently, there are two pri­


vate short stay pay-and-display car parks in the village, but long-stay parking is not permit­ ted. At a recent meeting held at


the borough council’s chambers, Whalley residents suggested the introduction of time-limited parking in King Street. They argued that this would


allow shoppers to pull over, shop and leave in a matter of minutes allowing other motorists to park. But officials from the Lan­


cashire County Council who are in charge of highways, said they could only allow limited-waiting parking if a long-stay car park is introduced. Mr Ken Readfern, who is a


representative for Chamber of Trade and runs Abbey Dry Cleaners in King Street, Whal­ ley, has been working together


with members from the parish council to find a solution to this long-running problem, which will not only benefit the traders, but will also prove a plus-point for shoppers and villagers. He said: “Part of Vale Gar­


dens could be used as a car park, leaving some land for a place for people to sit and rest and to host other activities. “The initiative will not only


involve people from the commu­ nity, but will also be a solution to King Street being cluttered with cars all day.” A decision will have to be


reached as soon as money has been put aside by Lancashire County Council to upgrade the bus station. This includes resurfacing of


the existing bus station and part of Woodlands Drive; improved boarding and alighting at three bus stands; and options to upgrade lighting and provide new bus shelters. Members of the Whalley


Action Group, Chamber of Trade, Whalley Parish Council and the Car Park Steering Group will have to meet very soon to decide the future of both the bus station and Vale Gar­ dens.


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Enthusiasts share skills about film


THE use of sound and copyright came under the microscope when Ribble Valley Camcorder Club met a t the New Inn, Clitheroe. Secretary Doug Brown-


rigg gave further instruc­ tion on computer editing, which included batch loading projects to the computer and burning to DVD. John Whipp showed a


film, which he had shot in Haworth last summer during the annual 1940’s day.


This involved most of


the people dressing up in period costume, including British and American Army personnel and orig­ inal vehicles, with many dancing to the sounds of Glen Miller on the cob­ bled streets. Malcolm Fox showed


animation work he had carried out for the titles for a Read pantomime, demonstrating the differ­ ent types of transition between shots. At the club's second


meeting of the month, members from Burnley Camcorder Club gave a demonstration of editing using Casablanca, which is a bulletproof computer based'system. They then showed


short films of red squir­ rels in the nature reserve at Crosby and a remake of an old 8mm film of St Ives taken in the 1960s. Another very profes­


sional film was shown of the Lake District through the seasons, from winter ice and frost to lambs suckling and leisure boat­ ing on the lake. Further details can be


obtained from Ken Brass on 01200 423169 or Email; rvccc@btinter- net.com


Phone theft


A CLITHEROE man has been remanded on bail until April 5th by Black­ burn magistrates. Shazan Mohammed


(21), of Whalley Road, is charged with the theft of a mobile phone. A condition of bail is


that he should not enter the Halifax Building Soci­ ety in Clitheroe. .


AN overwhelming amount of support has been received for the proposed development of the new village hall in Slaid- bum. The Slaidburn Property


Massive backing for new village hall at Slaidburn One user of the current inad­


Trust has been inundated with letters of support from local residents. Supported by English Her­


Trust has received an impres­ sive 179 letters of support for the scheme, which would sym­ pathetically convert the former Methodist Chapel. The plans were exhibited at


an open community event last month and since then the


itage, the plans will see a build­ ing equipped for the needs of current village hall users as well as providing a first rate venue for a host of new community activities. There will be greatly improved facilities for young people as well as a focus on learning, IT, drama and the elderly.


equate village hall, who had previously been unhappy about a completely new hall on the site, has given her full support to the new plans. “In 1949 I was married in


the chapel and 50 years later, in 1999,1 attended the last ser­ vice two days after our golden wedding anniversary,” said the local resident. “To keep the chapel in Chapel Street and have a new


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Pop Idols! WOULD-BE popstars from St James’ Prima­ ry School in Clitheroe, were able to nurture their talent in style by taking part in the junior production of “Songs from the Decades”. A total of 171 chil­


dren from Years 3,4 and 5 proved a hit with a packed audience singing popular tunes from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. A variety of weird


and wonderful cos­ tumes, varying from Teletubbies to Abba, were made by staff and parents. Pictured are the


youngsters dressed as their favourite pop idols. (B250304/5)


Car damaged


VANDALS caused £400 worth of dam­ age to a Peugeot 106 saloon. A sharp tool was


used to scratch the bonnet and nearside door of the red car, in Sun Street, Clitheroe, last Mon­ day between 10-15 a.m. and 2-15 p.m.


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N ominate your obstacle street!


by Julie Wintle


THE Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is calling on Ribble Valley residents to nominate a local street posing the greatest number of obstacles and hazards to the blind and partially-


sighted. The association has pub­


lished an A-Z Guide to Street Obstacles in conjunction with its Safer Streets campaign and wants to hear practical solu­ tions from residents on how to remove obstacles in order to make it safer for guide dog owners and other pedestrians. The association maintains


that today’s often cluttered street scene is a real hazard to the country’s 1.4 million vision- impared people.


Mr Tom Pey, the associa­


tion’s director of policy, explained: “We know of cases where vision-impared people have received serious facial injuries from sharp overhang­ ing branches or have stumbled on uneven pavements. “Frequently we hear of


clients walking into advertising boards, while others have been forced into the road - close to traffic they cannot see - because cars are parked, block­ ing pavements. “We’re working with local


authorities, politicians, retail­ ers, drivers and other residents to make a difference, and we have launched a web-page www.guidedogs.org.uk/safer- streets where people can find out more about the campaign.” Suggestions for an obstacle-


free environment already included in the guide are:


• regularly trimming-back branches that overhang pave­


ments ® finding an alternative


parking area th a t does not involve blocking walkways, • leaving wheelie bins in


driveways where possible, ensuring pedestrian areas remain clear, 9 reflective white stripes on


•bins highlighting them to peo­ ple with limited vision, ® positioning advertising


boards and shop displays in designated areas where they do not obstruct pedestrians. For further information


about the campaign, including copies of the A-Z Guide to Street Obstacles, phone Chris Dyson on 0118 983 8281 or you can log on to the website: www.guidedogs.org.uk/safer- streets.


Airgun pellet causes £500 caravan damage


AN airgun pellet was fired at a The incident happened The pellet damaged the caravan in Shireburn Caravan between the evening of last bodywork of the brand-new Park, Edisford Road, Wadd- Wednesday and the following caravan and caused £500 ington.


morning.


Shake-up means it is time to take a fresh look at Sara’s


IT is all change at Clitheroe’s two award-winning shops - Sara’s and SOS. ' The well-established children’s shop on


Castle Street, which stocks everything a child could ask for - including toys, gifts and clothing - now boasts a floor dedicat­ ed to teenagers. Previously catered for next door in SOS,


teenagers can now enjoy their very own department stocking top designer labels O’Neill, Quiksilver, DKNY and even the elusive Hawk clothing. There is currently a competition based


on the film “Agent Cody Banks 2” to win a week’s holiday in a spy camp! The shake-up has resulted in the creation


of a new homeware department, which will run alongside the established gadget and gift side of the business in SOS. Owner Sara Collinge hopes this new


range will prove a welcome addition to the town, complementing what other home and interior shops in Clitheroe already have


to offer. The range of new gifts on offer include


Indian Java dark wood furniture and the stunning raku pottery by artist John Hine. Some of the more unusual items include


community centre as well is, for me, a perfect solution.” Chairman of the Slaidburn


Property Trust, John Parry said: “We are absolutely delighted with the response, especially as it has come direct­ ly from the residents of Slaid­ burn. We feel th a t with the support of the residents, local historians and English Her­ itage behind us we a t last have a way forward which meets


quirky lamps made out of faux leopard skin and feathers alongside artificial flowers, picture frames, glassware and candles. To complete the present-buying experi­


ence, there is also a selection of hand-made gift wrap and cards - exclusive to SOS. For those thinking of tying the knot, SOS also stocks wedding albums, keepsake and


favour boxes. Just when you thought the shop could


not possibly offer anything else, its best kept secret is revealed - a pottery painting


studio. Situated upstairs in Sara’s, it means chil­


INSIDE Sara’s homeware and gift shop (s)


dren and adults alike can relax in comfy surroundings and try their hand at paint-


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Editorial written by JULIE WINTLE


Advertising co-ordinated by LISARUDGYARD


ing individual pieces including mugs, plates or even a 24-piece dinner service for the more ambitious. What better way could there be to while away a few hours? Proud parents are welcome to bring their babies along to the studio for a hand or


footprint piece. Alternatively, the shop’s in-house artist


and manageress, Susan Griffiths-Parker, can create a unique plate to commemorate any special occasion including a birth, wed­ ding, christening or anniversary. The pottery painting workshops offer the


perfect setting for a child’s birthday party or can offer new experiences to groups of brownies, scouts, guides, youth groups or parties of school pupils. But do not let the youngsters have all the


fun. The studio also caters for hen parties, stag do’s, women’s groups and over-60s groups. Adult painters can even bring a bottle of their favourite tipple along to add to the party atmosphere. Drop into the studio at any time. I t is


open from 9 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. (closed on Mondays) and large groups are advised to book. It is certainly time to take a fresh look at


Sara’s and SOS - you will be surprised at what is in store! For further information call 01200


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