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Families and to remember


by Vivien Meath


A ROLL-CALL of friends, family and loved ones marked th e end of East Lancashire Hospice's Light up a Life Appeal in the Kibble Valley for


2004. During a moving service


complete with music, carols and readings, the lights on a special memorial Christmas tree were switched on at Trinity Methodist Church in Chtheroe. During the past five years,


the appeal has raised more than £44,000 for the hospice and this year's appeal con­ tributed some £17,500, with excellent support from local residents. All the money raised will


go towards the £500,000 needed annually to support


terminally ill patients at the Blackbum-ba^ hospice. The Rev. Chris Cheese-


man welcomed a packed con­ gregation to the Ribble Val­ ley service. Hospice chair­ man Mr Geoffrey Braith-


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waite MBE gave the first reading and Clitheroe Mayor Coun. Joan Knight read a touching poem, which brought tears to the eyes of many in the congregation. Ribblesdale High School


Technology College musi­ cians were applauded for their flute expertise as were choristers from the school. The lights were switched on by Clitheroe Advertiser and Times editor Mrs Vivien Meath, following which St James' Primary School choir assembled at the front of the church to sing their own Christmas music. Following the blessing, by


Mr Cheeseman, coffee and mince pies were served in the Sunday School. Thanks were expressed to Shackletons' Nursery for the donation of the Christmas tree and Booths' supermarket.


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DRIVING with excess alcohol led to an 18-month ban for Clitheroe man Andrew Robert Broadley. The defendant (44), of Tower Hill,


must also pay a £200 fine and £65 in prosecution costs after pleading guilty at Blackburn Magistrates' Court. The court heard that Broadley was


stopped in Clitheroe in the early hours of the morning after police received infonhation he was driving home from


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Sheila and Helen were invited to present the cheque at an annual volunteers’ Christmas party at Haighton Manor, near Preston. Sheila, who runs Ferguson’s Deli, on


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THE oldest resident at Whalley’s Croft Residential Home has been


celebrating her 101st birthday. Mrs Nellie Ward, a resident for


a number of years, spent the momentous occasion surrounded


by family and friends. Mrs Ward, who spent the


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A FOUR-YEAR-OLD schoolboy who has a tumour in his spine is about to have an unforgettable Christmas. Little Declan Tattersall has become the


envy of his friends after having his number one Christmas wish granted - he will jet off to Lapland on Tuesday to meet the real


Santa Claus. Declan, a pupil at St Michael and St


John’s School in Clitheroe, will join 260 lucky children chosen from across the country by “When you wish upon a star” - a charity that fulfils the wishes of children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses - to meet Father Christmas and his rein­ deer in the magical world of Lapland. The fun-loving youngster, who was diag­


nosed with an astrocytoma (tmnour) in the top of his spine when he was ju s t 18 months old, lives with his mother. Lea (2b), father, Kieron (28), and his 16-month-old sister Libby, in Stonehill Fold, Grindleton. Although 95% of the tumour was


removed. Declan still had to attend Pendlebury Children’s Hospital, in Manch­ ester, to undergo extensive treatment including chemotherapy. At his three-monthly scan in September,


Declan’s parents were told the good news that their son’s tumour had shrunk consid­


erably. ■ Declan is due to attend the hospital once


again for a check-up and scan next week before he sets off on his trip of a lifetime. Commenting on the news of the trip, which came as a surprise to the parents.


Lea, who will accompany Declan, said: “It certainly was a nice surprise. When we received the letter from the charity, we just couldn’t believeit. “One of the hospital coordinators nomi­ nated him - we knew absolutely nothing


about it. “It will be the first time Declan sets foot


on a plane and he is very excited about the six-hour return journey and so am I. “I have, however, been asked to buy a lot


of winter clothes both for myself and Declan, as it will be freezing there!” Apart from the excitement, fun and


laughter during the one-day trip, there is another surprise in store for the youngster. As well as his mother. Declan will be


accompanied by six celebrities - ranging from soccer idols to soap stars. He will find out on the day of his flight who the famous personalities will be. The bleak future for Declan is now a


thing of the past and he is doing exception­ ally well both at home and school; Speaking about his progress. Lea, who


works a t Ultraframe in Clitheroe, com­ mented: “He really enjoys school and has fitted in well. “His illness often results in him picking


up a lot of infections, because his immune system is very low, however like always, he manages to pull through and is thriving.” Lea added that she wanted to say thank


you to the charity and staff at Pendlebury Children’s Hospital for giving Declan a chance to remember Christmas forever. And counting the days until the actual


day is little Declan himself, who said: “I am looking forward to the reindeer sleigh ride and just want to meet Santa so I can ask him for a toy car for Christmas.” Looking ahead to a bright and happy


future. Lea said: “Declan has been doing really well. His progress has been reported to be fine for his age and he is mentally fan­


tastic.” Our picture shows an excited Declan


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Still time to leave a few more gifts


AS the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’ Toy Appeal is drawing to a close, readers are reminded that they have until tomor­ row to keep the gifts flooding in. Looking back over the past few weeks


when we launched the appeal, in partner­ ship with the local branch of the Salva­ tion Army, the response has been phe­


nomenal. Kind-hearted readers have dug deep


into their pockets and kept a wide range of toys pouring into the appeal in a bid to bring smiles to the faces of unfortunate children, who may not have the opportu­ nity to unwrap presents on Christmas


Day. Co-ordinating the appeal are local Sal­


vation Army leaders Capt. Elizabeth Smith and Lt Brenda Wise, who have been over the moon with the response from generous members of the public. Their job is to ensure that all the pre­


sents that you have donated are delivered to homes where they will be appreciated by youngsters who may otherwise have


been given nothing. Commenting on the response so far, she


said: “We think it has been excellent. We are very grateful to all those people who have donated the toys and cash donations. “At this stage we are pleased to


announce that around 100 children will be able to receive three presents each on Christmas Day. “Thank you once again.” However, despite the appeal proving


highly successful, Capt Smith stressed that your help was still needed. She explained that there were 24 hours


remaining until the appeal officially closed, giving readers an opportunity to go out and buy a toy to donate. Presents, which must be brand new, can


be brought to the Advertiser’s office at 3 King Street during opening hours or they can be taken to the Salvation Army’s base in Lowergate and put in a special collec-


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