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From hen-hut to high-tech!


by Katie Wood


PROM “hen huts” to high-tech aptly describes the transformation of Bow-


land High School in Grindleton. Friday afternoon marked a very special


occasion for Bowland High with the new building, replacing 12 portable classrooms, officially opened by the prestigious Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttle- worth. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans and Rib-'


ble Valley Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. Alan Yearing and his wife, Susan, were also invited to the grand opening, along with 150 other guests who were taken on a grand tour of the architecturally elite building by the school’s prefects. Externally pleasing to the eye, once inside


the building the new facilities were beyond impressive.’ Every brightly decorated class­ room has an interactive teaching board along with broadband, wireless internet connection. The new design and technology rooms are


home to top quality equipment where pupils are encouraged to take experimenta­ tion to the limit. The music classroom took technology one


step further with its sound proof walls and separate recording studio.


Three specialist laboratories, situated on


the first floor, were the highlight of the tour. Mr Adrian Coles, one of the two


advanced school teachers for science in the county, welcomed the changes. He said: “I t ’s revolutionised the way I


teach.” . Mr Coles went on to say that pupils were now far more motivated. Bowland has a long history, as head


teacher Mr Maurice Graham described in his speech. He affectionally explained that the offi­


cial opening was like “people and buildings coming together for the school with a heart”. He went on to express special grati­ tude to Mr Peter Hodbod, deputy head, who he said had battled tirelessly for the new building. Although the school is already massively


over-subscribed, Mrs Vanessa Townson, chairman of governors, expressed the importance of the afternoon. She commented: “’We wanted to mark the


grand opening appropriately as we are no longer a school just for the farming commu­ nity, we now appeal to all.” Pictured is vice-chairman of Lancashire


County Council Coun.Nora 'Ward and Lord Shuttleworth along \vith other VIP guests at the opening of the new buildings at Bow­ land High School. (B260304/6)


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A unique find causes worldwide excitement


by Robbie Robinson


A GIANT dinosaur fossil, described as unique, has been uncovered by excavators clear­ ing an area of a Ribble Valley


quarry. The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus


Rex was found by two workers in one of the minor disused quarries owned by Castle Cement. Its loca­ tion is being kept secret for now to prevent damage from possible fossil hunters and dinosaur fans. The 50ft. long fossil, nicknamed


Helping to kick the habit


A NEW scheme to cut down the number of smokers in the Ribble Valley has been launched Two weekly sessions to help smokers


kick the habit will take place at Clitheroe Library, from noon to 1 p.m. and at Whalley Community Centre, from 6-30 to 7-30 p.m., both starting on April 19th. There is no need to make an appointment for these sessions, which aim to provide help and support to smokers who want to stop. Meanwhile, a recent survey carried


out by the BBC found that 73% of peo­ ple would like a public ban on smoking. The British Dental Health Founda-


Our star gazer Marjorie Orr has prcpaicd a inoic in depth hoioscopu foi you.


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You won't relate romantically in the weeks ahead without a good menol connection as well. Lovers need to be pals and on the same waveIength.A good many smooth and smoochy moments can be had . murmuring sweet words in the right ears.Where cash is concerned, no one will shout you down.Though on the whole you want to avoid confronotions, since you prefer a harmonious mood. But you'll be more stubborn than usual, digging your heels in quite hard where necessary. Call my Aries line to hear more.


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You would rather speak than listen and the moment. What you say may not be too subtle. But your plus side is you have no devious streak, and can be relied on for straight answers to direct questions. In your love life, however, you'll be more passive than energetic.You'll want emotional partners to make the first move, and then fit in witii what suits you. just don’t e x p e a miracles since you’ll be disappointed if you do not reach out once in a while to make an eH^ort. Call my Taurus line to hear more.


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Back in the social swing, your wonderfully outgoing style wilt make you a hit a t parties, as you sparkle like a firecracker, keeping everyone highly entertained. But you'll also be in a sentimental mood, offering a g ^


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You'll certainly n ot be in the mood to be fenced in o r tied down.You want to be wandering around entertaining yourself anywhere but where you ought to be.Try to keep loved ones in a friendly frame of mind, and all else biting head for old buddies who you can rely on to provide you with the excitement you need. Your intuition will work well so you’ll ferret out secret information. But you have no intention of letting your own a t s out of the bag. Call my Libra line to hear more.


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Venus now in the most intense area of your chart may throw up odd emotional tensions, but it should also be improving joint financial matters. It is a good time for negotiations and you could also find that money o r generous presents come your way rather discreetly. Mercury in your opposite sign will make you dither around trying to make up your mind.You are trying to see right round one situation, testing o ut every possible v ie ^ o ln c Call rrry Scorpio line to hear more.


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other, you'll be smiling more often than of late. But tmt won't distract you from work. Your helpful su


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With Venus in the secret area of your chart now you are feeling more sensitive in your romantic life, yearning for a beautiful, spiritual connection. Just watch you are not being too sentimenni and impressionable.You will be inclined to retreat into your own little inner dream world, at the slightest setback or hint of indifference or rejection, which m,iy be unintended.You m.'iy be slow to make up your mind at the moment but once there you will not budge.You are an odd mix of highly tolerant and very obstinate. Call my Cancer line to hear more. To hear more, call 0906 589 4 168


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Library staff need help


STAFF at Clitheroe’s reference library are appealing for local societies to come for­ ward with their contact details. Divisional reference librarian Mrs


Susan Halstead explained: “Libraries in Lancashire holds a computer database of local societies with contact details and information about venue and meetings. It is difficult to keep this up-to-date so it can be possible to provide accurate infor­ mation to customers.” Over the past few years information has


been lost on these societies because many forms have not been returned. Mrs Halstead added that as a result of


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Try to drop your rather stand offish manner, and be mote outgoing. Maybe you do have too much work on your plate, but if you make loved ones feel excluded o r demand too much in the way of responsibility from them you run the risk of dampening what could be fun times.There is plenty o f fun and laughter around you if you look. Let your sense of humour out to pl». Once you get going you'll find listeners to be appreciative. Call my (Zapricorn line to hear more.


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You do mean to stay loyal but you will have odd moments of insecurity a t the moment, which make you suddenly switch your affections off. Close relationships and one>to*one commitments may be making you more edgy than need be.This is only a temporary phase, so do not say o r do anything too abrupt, since you will want to go back to normal birly soon. Soy in circulation since a wider circle of friends will want to hear your views. Call my Leo line to hear more.


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With Venus now crossing your mid heaven you will be coming across as rather cool and reserved, but your sophisticated approach will be just what is needed to bring respect from people in authority. Businesslike charm will get you further than frivolous jokes. You'll be invited o ut to all th e best places, just watch over optimism doesn't trip you up. Your interrtions arc good but you may be getting over enthusiastic. Call my Virgo line to hear more.


You'll definitely want more attention now, aiming for the spotlight at parties, and given to flamboyant gestures even a t work.You’ll not be in the mood for dreary chores o r fitting in with instructions.Your creative spirit will be demanding freedom. Though with Mercury, the communication planet now in Taurus, you'll want to take time out from partying to oik to loved ones at home.The more you chat over how you really feel, the more you'll understand yourself. Call my Aquarius line to hear more. •


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tion say that a ban would result in a drop in the number of smokers in Britain and therefore a reduction in the number of people with smoking related illnesses admitted to NHS hospitals each year. The British Lung Foundation also


welcomed the findings. Its chief execu­ tive, Dame Helena Shovelton, said: “The public are keen to see a smoke-free UK and it is great to see their views aired on the BBC. People should have the right to socialise and work in smoke- free environments.” For more information about stopping


smoking contact your local NHS quit smoking helpline on 01254 294727.


Police seek


thieves who stole purse


THE theft of a leather purse, containing £82 in cash and two credit cards, is being investi­ gated by Clitheroe police. Thieves stole the


purse, valued at £10, from the staff room at the Clitheroe Auction Mart in Lincoln Way. The theft took place


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Barney Ribble by the quarrymen who found it, is believed to be com­ plete apart from one foot, which experts think could have been lost in a fight, leading to the animal’s death. Only the left half of the skeleton


is so far visible and further careful excavation is necessary to discover if the right side is also intact. Visiting palaeontologist Professor


SOME of Barney Ribble’s remains


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Dilys Parofalo of the University of Barcelona said: “This is a most exciting discovery. “It is the first Tyrannosaur to be


found outside North America and is the best preserved specimen I have seen, though it is quite large for the species so is possibly not of a known type.


“Certain bones are much larger


and slightly different shapes. “The compact nature of the rock


means it is almost undamaged, but the most striking discovery is that it contains a great deal of fossilised tis­ sue, meaning that the mud in which the animal died was oxygen-poor, which inhibited natural decomposi­ tion by microbes. “Also, this limestone is in a land


mass thought to have been sub­ merged during the late Cretaceous period. Current evidence shows that Tyrannosaurus Rex became extinct during that time.” That means Barney could be an


early ancestor of the fossils previ­ ously found, or is from a group which became separated from its North American cousins and devel­ oped an entirely separate family at


a later time. Whatever studies of the fossil


reveal it could mean a rewriting of the textbooks on the subject. Further searches of the site are


likely to be requested by Professor Parofalo’s team, but i t is not thought that cement production


will be affected. I t is hoped th a t extraction,


preservation and display of the fos­ sil will be completed in one year and that Barney Ribble will go on view on April 1st, 2005.


SEED-ROBERTS


A CARIBBEAN cruise followed the wed­ ding of Mr Ian Seed and Miss Emma


Louise Roberts. St Mary and All Saints’ Church, at


Whalley, was the picturesque setting for the service, led by the Rev. Chris Sterrje The bridegroom, who works as a coach


builder and driver, lives in Barrow and is the son of Mrs Christine Seed, of Station Road,


Whalley. His bride, the daughter of Mr and Mrs


John and Carole Roberts, of Siddows Farm, Clitheroe, works as a deputy manager in childcare and also lives in Barrow. Given away by her father, she wore a


strapless bowed asymmetric gown with a chapel train in duchesse ivory satin, a crys­ tal and pearl beaded bodice with a lace-up back, a bolero jacket and three-quarter length veil and tiara. Her bouquet was a cluster of red grand prix roses and bear grass evith crystal. Bridesmaid Janine Roberts and dame of


honour Linda Roberts, the bridegrewm’s sis­ ters, wore A-line dresses of ruby red slub satin with bootlace straps and complemen­ tary stoles. They carried clusters of ivory


bianca roses. Flower girl Lucy Simkin, the bride­


groom’s niece, wore an ivory satin dress with organza skirt and rose detail on the shoul­ ders. She carried a posy of red grand prix


roses. Best man was the bridegroom’s twin


brother, Mark Seed, and the groomsmen were the bride’s brothers, John and Keith


Roberts. The groom’s nephew, Benjamin Seed, was


page and the ushers were Shaun Roberts, the bride’s brother, Michael and Steven Roberts, the bride’s nephews, and Samuel Simkin, the bridegroom’s nephew. Following the service a reception was held


at the Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho, and the couple will make their home in Barrow. Keture by Lawrence Clift Photography,


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