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A CLITHEROE man’s commitment to chang­ ing th e lives of local young people was hon­ oured a t a star-studded ceremony. Mr Melrose (Mel)


Diack, full-time volunteer with Trinity Partnership, was presented with the BT Childline Award 2004 for his pioneering work in pro­ viding guidance, protec­ tion and care for young people across the Ribble Valley, in a glitzy ceremo­ ny held at the BT Tower in London. Mr Diack (51), was one


of three lucky winners to be chosen from hundreds of nominations - made by young people across the UK - as “everyday super­ heroes” for their priceless day-to-day efforts. He received an engraved


jade glass award, from the Countess of Wessex, who was accompanied by tele­ vision personality and chairman of the charity Esther Rantzen. He was also rewarded £2,000, which he will


spend on computerised D J equipment for local young­ sters, and a smaller cash prize for himself. He was nominated by


Junior Soldier Robert Kent (17), of Clitheroe, who is currently training at the Army's Harrogate college. He is due to pass out tomorrow, and in the New Year will be moving to the south to complete his training. Robert attended the ceremony


during which he was inter­ viewed for two radio pro­ grammes and spoke to BBC Newsround for a programme broadcast last Friday. Mr Diack, who has’ a


string of accolades behind him, was named UK Vol­ unteer of the Year in Octo­ ber, when he received an award from the Countess, and former TV royal com­ mentator Jenni Bond. The award was present­


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ed because of his dedica­ tion to working with disaf­ fected young people in the Clitheroe area over the past three years.


. Speaking about his most-recent award, he said: “I feel very honoured indeed. It is very nice to be recognised. The Countess of Wessex recognised me immediately as it was the second time in two months I was meeting her. “There are a lot of vol­


unteers out there that give up their time to help young people, and I am sure it will be their turn next time to receive this award.” Commenting on his out­


standing work, Esther said extraordinary people like Mel were people that chil­ dren could rely on at all times. Mr Diack, who suffers


from chronic arthritis, concluded by saying: “I wish I could do more for the young people, but my health doesn’t allow me to.”


Our picture shows vol­


unteer Mr Diack with the Countess of Wessex and Robert Kent, (s)


A DELIGHTED Jordan, and puppy, with Mr Horkin, right, and Peter (s)


Jordan’s perfect present - thanks to celebrity Kevin!


CLITHEROE celebrity pet expert Kevin Horkin will appear on TV tomor­ row night after helping singer Peter Andre find his girlfriend Jordan an ideal present for Christmas. Viewers of the ITVl programme


“When Peter met Jordan” will see the businessman, who owns a number of shops including Ken Varey’s in Clitheroe, help the “I ’m A Celebrity- Get Me Out Of Here” star find a chi­ huahua puppy for the glamour model. Mr HorMn (41), who has found pets


for the likes of Madonna, Eartha Kitt, Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Bassey, George Michael and animals for Britain’s best­ loved soaps for more than 20 years, was only too happy to help Peter when he


called. He said: “Peter said he was strug­ gling to find a special cuddly Christmas present and was hoping that I could help him.


“Within 24 hours of him ringing me, I


found a cute little black chihuahua puppy, which I named ‘Mr Mann’ for Jordan and she is thrilled to bits with him.”


And there is no end to his talent, as he


is a publisher behind a number of Manchester-based magazines about dogs, has published four books on ani­ mals and has been celebrity booker for the Crufts dog show. O “When Peter met Jordan” \vill be


aired at 11 p.m tomorrow night on ITVl.


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