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NHS Trust are featured among the 32 from the North West selected to go through to the regional event a t St George's HaU, Liverpool on October 14th. They will discover whether they have won at North West Training Award or a National Training Award. Winners of the latter will be invited to a special ceremo­ ny in London in November. The awards are managed by UK Skills


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New-look hotel wUl now serve only local produce


THERE was a grand re-open- ing of the Three Fishes, at Mit- ton, last week after three years of closure and extensive alter­


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ations costing £600,000. The work has taken place


over the past three months. The public house, now under


the ownership of Northcote Manor, Langho's Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft, also has a completely non­ smoking policy. The flag floors and rustic


wooden furniture give an impression of open space and informal dining, and the walls are tastefully decorated with black and white photographs of the local suppliers, such as the fishmonger, cheesemakers, the farmers, milk suppliers and gamekeepers among many


more. . ____All fllO C11T\r\1iai*ei oP All the suppliers of produce


are from a 40-mile radius of the restaurant, mostly from Lan­ cashire itself and the menu reflects this theme with such traditional delicacies as potted beef from Middle Lees, with marrowbone and piccalilli and heather reared free range Bow- land lamb hot-pot. “This is a way of helping regional produc­ ers grow the products cus­ tomers want”, said Mr Ban­ croft The team at the Three Pish­


es is headed by general manager Andrew Morris and his assis­ tant Pauline Otley. Pictured are (left front) Nigel


Haworth and Craig Bancroft, of Ribble Valley Inns, toether with assistant manager Pauline Otley and general manager Andrew Morris (B020904/2)


Euro recognition for Forest of Rowland?


by Vivien Meath


THE country's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales should be held in the same high regard as National Parks accord­ ing to one Lancashire County Council­ lor.


County Coun. Tim Ormrod, who has


just been elected to the executive commit­ tee of the National Association of AONBs, hopes to encourage other protected areas to follow the Forest of Bowland AONB's example by bidding for a EUROPARC European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas. He believes this will attract visitors and


funding from all over Europe. Coun. Ormrod said: "AONBs are typi­


cally not as well known as our National Parks. I t is my aim, through the EUROPARC charters to make them equally well known, so that these beautiful areas can be conserved for future genera­ tions to enjoy. "Gaining the EUROPARC charter for


sustainable tourism would show that the Forest of Bowland is a cared for environ­ ment and will allow the Bowland authori­ ties and local businesses to promote them­ selves on a Europe wide level. “We will be able to attract new foreign


markets of holiday makers, giving greater benefit to the local economy." To be awarded the charter, the Forest of


Bowland has to prove that it is actively working towards promoting sustainable tourism. This could include schemes to encourage


Naturalists brave wet and windy


DESPITE wet and windy weather 18 members of Clitheroe Naturalists enjoyed a walk in the Sedbergh area. After leaving the coach at the old mar­


ket town the group walked to New Bridge and followed the River Rawthey to the tiny hamlet of Millthorpe. From there they took the footpath th a t leads to Frastaw. Along this section a sheltered spot was found for lunch. After the break the highest point of the


walk was reached, where lovely views of the Howgill Fells should have been seen, but they were covered in mist. Eventually the members arrived at


Farfield Mill, which in 1836 had been a woollen mill, but is now an arts and her-


weather for a pleasant day out itage centre. Some members enjoyed after­ noon tea in the cafe as it was still raining. Feeling refreshed, it was on to straight


bridge from where the River Rawthey was followed back to New Bridge at Sedbergh. A total of 47 different varieties of flow­


ers were noted. Swallows and house- martins were seen and soon will be going on their long journey. Hawthorn and rose­ hip bushes were full of ripe berries, a sign that autumn is just round the comer. Mr Derek Oldham thanked the leaders,


Jean and John Trotter and Christine Pick­ les.


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TWO men have appeared before Black- bum magistrates charged with burglary and theft of a £50,000 vehicle from a house in Read. Naveed Parvez (28), of Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, and Kamran Khan, (18), of Union Road,


Oswaldtwistle, were directed to stand trial at the crown court on a charge of burglary at a house in Whalley Road, and theft of a Toyota Landcruiser. They were remand­ ed on bail until November 8th when they will appear before Burnley magistrates.


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visitors to use public transport, preventing litter dropping, ensuring that accommoda­ tion facilities are well insulated to prevent energy wastage and promoting the use of local produce in restaurants and other local businesses. On the back of the charter bid, protected


landscapes in the North of France, near Calais, have already proposed a joint bid with the Forest of Bowland for European


Union funding. Don McKay, Lancashire County Coun­


cil's principal planning officer for the Forest of Bowland and AONB officer, said: "In order to sustain the Forest of Bowland we need to attract funding in the long tem. “If the charter is awarded, the area is cer­


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A Red letter day for Jack


A CLITHEROE schoolboy met a host of international football stars after winning a major competition to become a Manchester United football


mascot. Young Jack Mercer (seven), a pupil at


Pendle Junior School, was delighted to meet his favourite team and his footballing heroes including Sir Bobby Charlton and Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistlerooy. The prize, which he won after entering a


competition in a national newspaper, included a chauffeur-driven car, top-class hotel accommodation, being a mascot at two football matches and also a free foot­


Accompanied by his father, Mr Steve Mercer, Jack also enjoyed a guided tour of


the stadium, a trip to the football museum and a meal in the famous Reds Cafe. They then stayed at the Victoria and


Albert Hotel in Manchester. Jack, of Ribblesdale Avenue, clinched


the prize after correctly answering that the sponsor for the Manchester United footbaU


team is Vodafone. competition. The Clitheroe Wolves under-eights foot­ • c t.


ball player was the lucky one to be selected from thousands of people who entered the


Jack, a huge Manchester United fan, tt j t


said: “It was the best day of my life! “It was so exciting, I got to shake hands


with Sir Bobby Charlton. “I lined up with all the team before they


went out on to the pitch. “Then I walked out with V p Nistlerooy


with all the crowds cheering.” After being a mascot to a juniors match against an Argentinian team. Jack s se^


vices were again called on by *be tos*^ in a match against Dutch team PSV Eind- He was thought to be a very lucky mas-


cot, as both teams won their matches! Jack said: “Both teams that I was a mas­ cot for won, which made the day even bet-


ter. Jack celebrated his seventh birthday


near to the match day. He said: “It was the best birthday present ever! “Although I was a bit disappointed that my favourite player, Ronaldo, wasn’t there,


it didn’t really matter. “I got autographs from Wes Brown and


Alan Smith.” “I had a brilliant time.” Our picture shows Jack hand in hand


with Manchester United’s Dutch striker, Ruud Van Nistlerooy.


Benches wiU be a tangible memory THREE benches in memory of much­


loved Whalley man Mr Roger Osliffe have been bought by his family and fnemm. They were bought with money raised at


a sponsored cricket match and barbecue at Whalley Cricket Club, together with many


aditional donations. ^ , , -j-fVio One bench has been installed outside the


Whalley Arms, Roger's favomte pub, one will be placed at the cricket field Mxt sea­ son and the third will be placed m Whalley


and Wiswell Cemetery. A collection was begun by Roger s


friends, first to buy flowers for the funeraL As the total amount of


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