4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 16th, 2004


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Extra cash to boost Valley’s coffers


by Duncan Smith


EXTRA cash from the Govern­ ment will boost Ribble Valley co u n c il coffers in th e n e x t


financial year. The borough council is set to


receive £2.97m. as its grant from the Government for 2005/6 - an increase of £123,000 (4.3%) on its grant for the current financial year - and more than expected. The money is part of a £7.22 bil­


lion grant package for local author­ ities across the North West announced by Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford. In making that announcement,


he stressed that this was the eighth successive year in which central government has provided local gov­ ernment with grant increases above inflation - and the third successive year that every single local authori­ ty has received an above-inflation grant increase. The Minister also made clear


that, given this substantial invest­ ment in local government, there was no excuse for excessive council


tax increases. He said the Govern­ ment expects authorities to deliver an average council tax increase of less than 5% in 2005/6, and that it is prepared to take even tougher capping action on councils that tail to do so. This also applies to fire and police authorities. As par t of the grant package,


Lancashire Police Authority, will see its Government cash increase by 4.3% to £190.786m. and Lan­ cashire Fire Authority receives a 2.6% increase to £34.406m.


Lower increases Mr Raynsford said; "This is a


very good settlement for local gov­ ernment. We have now delivered above-inflation grant increases to local authorities for the eighth suc­ cessive year. "Given this substantial invest­


ment, we expect to see lower coun­ cil tax increases next year. “High council tax increases are a


thing of the past. We will not toler­ ate excessive council tax increases either next year or in years to come." Finance chiefs at Ribble Valley


Borough Council had been expect­ ing their Government grant to rise by about £70,000 next year, sign^i- cantly less that the £123,000 rise announced by the Minister. Leader of the council, Coun. John


Hill, commented: “I am pleasantly surprised a t the extra funding. Every little bit helps, but neverthe­ less we still have a difficult budget process to go through next year.” News of the increased grant was


also welcomed by the Local Govern­ ment Association, but it warned that many of the funding pressures still remain and could lead to even larger council tax increases in years


to come. Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart said:


"We have won more money for local government so that is good news, but the money is only a one year cash injection. "The struggle tor some individual


councils to keep council tax down will be hard - and many authorities, especially district councils, after they have squeezed out efficiency savings, will have no option but to cut valuable environmental and community services.”


'tV'' ' .i!'***” ^ r Crowds join life-savers


SCORES of thoughtful Clitheroe people turned out in force to support a life-sav­ ing campaign inspired by local leukaemia patient Mrs Wendy Boyer. A bone-marrow donor recruitment


clinic was held at the Trinity Youth Club encouraging local people to come forward and register as volunteers to help both local and national leukaemia patients on the waiting list for a bone- marrow transplant. The clinic was organised by Mrs


Boyer’s close friend. Miss Delyse Lord, and was run in partnership with the Anthony Nolan Trust. Mother-of-two Mrs Boyer, of Water­


loo Road, has been fighting leukaemia since she was diagnosed in June. She was delighted that so many people


came forward and are rallying to help people in the same situation as herself. Mrs Boyer’s daughter, Carla, is pic­


tured giving a blood sample in a bid to help patients in need. (G061204/6)


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RESIDENTS across the Ribble Valley are being warned to be on the look out for a potentially costly postal problem. A postcard from a com­


pany called Postal Force Ltd, which has its regis­ tered office in London, has been received by at least one local resident. Sent with a stamp to a


named householder, the card states th a t Postal Force has been unable to deliver an item because it is perishable. I t adds th a t the said


item is now being held at a local delivery office and gives a telephone number to be rung to arrange delivery. However, in small print


on one side of the card there is a statement which says th a t phone calls to Postal Force cost £1.50 per minute and the maxi­ mum call duration is 13 minutes - leaving residents facing a potential phone call costing £19.50. Ribble Valley residents


are being warned to be \yary of the cards.


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MUSIC-loving teenagers from a Ribble Valley youth club have been provided with state- of-the-art equipment, thanks to the generosity of a Black- bum brewery. Members of Trinity Youth


Teens’ future on 'Top of the Pops’! The youngsters, who are


and Community Centre were presented with a range of equipment by Mr Paul Baker, on behalf of Daniel Thwaites’ Charitable Trust.


being trained by youth music worker Simon Whipp, have been learning all aspects of DJ- ing, such as mixing, scratching and MC-ing, which is done on the microphone. Voluntary youth worker Mel


Diack, who works at the centre, is overwhelmed with the enthu­ siasm the teenagers have shown to music.


He commented: “Some of


these young people are very tal­ ented when it comes to music and singing. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them was to appear on ‘Top of The Pops’ in the future!” Our picture shows Mr Baker,


centre, presenting the equip­ ment to Mr Diack, Trinity members Eric Avci, Emma Ball and Mr Whipp. (s)


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POLICE are appealing for information to track down thieves who stole goods worth £15,500 from Townson Bros (Fuel Services) Ltd. Armed with crowbars, raiders forced their


way into the estate in Clitheroe Road, Chat- burn, and escaped with an orange motorcycle worth £5,000, and a racing go-kart worth £3,000 which they loaded on to a red Toyota


pickup truck, worth £7,000. The theft occurred between midnight on December 4th and 5-30 a.m. the following day. Insp. Bob Ford, of Clitheroe police, is urging witnesses, who may have seen anything suspi­ cious to come forward.You may call the police on 01200 443344, or Crimestoppers, in confi­ dence, on 0800 555111 with any information.


THE Anna Dylan Cancer Foundation has been dis­ solved. The decision was taken


at a recent meeting of the executive committee. Members said that they


had become aware th a t other well-established can­ cer charities were provid­ ing the level of support orgininally envisaged by


THE Clitheroe Chess Club A team lost their match against Nelson B on Tuesday. There were draws for John Buxbuam, Michael Howseman and


•Eric Mansfield. The match went to Nelson 3.5- 2.5.Clitheroe Chess Club


the charity. The commit­ tee has expressed its thanks to all who have given support and to all who have raised funds, especially Clitheroe Ladies'


Circle. The outstanding balance


will be allocated to the East Lancashire Hospice (£2,000) and the Rose- mere Trust (£1,293.91).


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A devoted family man dies at 53


by Vivien Meath


A D EV O T ED f a th e r of two, whose q u ie t , f r ie n d ly n a tu re endeared him to many has died following a short illness aged 53. Ian Duckworth had run the fami­


ly company, Duckworths' Coaches, in Gisburn for almost 20 years. He was held in high regard by the many hun­ dreds of passengers, young and old, who regularly travelled with him. Whether taking children to local


schools, driving young people on evenings out or at the steering wheel on one of his popular tours, many of his passengers became friends, enjoy­ ing the company of a special man whose knowledge of the nation's road system was legendary and who treat­ ed all who travelled with him with respect, courtesy and kindness.


Born in Gisburn, he spent his early


years at West Marton Convent before moving to Gisburn Primary School. From there he went to Ermysted's Grammar School in Skip- ton. His decision to pursue a career in catering took him to Kendal College and ultimately to the Lake District. His first job was at the Hydro, fol­ lowed by a move to Miller Howe. Proprietor John Tovey introduced him to exhibition work abroad, including demonstration catering in Rhodesia. Mr Duckworth decided to move to what was then Rhodesia, acquiring a taste for travel which led him to Bahrain, Bermuda and the Seychelles. I t was while working in Bermuda


that he met hiswife-to-be, Pam. She spent a holiday on the island, during which the two met and, following Pam's return to England, they met


Stepping out for festive fitness


NE.ARLY 100 Ribble Valley residents put their best feet forward and celebrated the success of a council health scheme with a bout of festive fitness. Ribble Valley Borough Council’s “Step­


ping Out” walking project has gone from strength to strength since being launched in June. This week almost 100 participants took


joined a special Stepping Out Christmas jaunt, followed by festive fare at a town centre pub. Stepping Out aims to promote walking


as an effective and low-risk form of physi­ cal activity, particularly for those who are inactive. I t now has 200 regular partici­ pants. Project co-ordinator Kath Mitchell said:


“Walking looks set to play a bigger role in creating a healthier nation. “Evidence increasingly shows its many


benefits. You don’t have to be fit to start with. The young and old, as well as those recovering from illness, can participate. “And to help us open up the scheme to as


many people as possible, we are looking for volunteer walk leaders. We can offer sup­ port and training to anyone with a couple of hours to spare on a regular basis, as well as the opportunity to make new friends.” Further details about the scheme are


available from Kath Mitchell on 01200 414484.


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Inn is target for nightime thieves


ALCOHOL worth £1,000 was stolen from the Inn at Whitewell overnight on Thursday. The raiders broke the lock on a metal container and escaped unseen with


six bottles of champagne and 12 bottles of wine.The thieves then secured the con­ tainer with a brand new padlock and fled the scene. Police are making inquiries.


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again almost by accident. Romance blossomed and Pam decided to move


.to the Seychelles. Following Ian's mother, Freda's, ill-health, the couple decided to return to England. He joined his sister, Katrina, in the fam­ ily coach business which had been started by his mother in the 1960s and had grown from a school meals run between Gisburn and outlying primary schools. In 1986 he took over, moving to Rimington to live. He had a th irs t for knowledge


which he shared with his many repeat customers on tours operated by Duckworth's. "People loved the way he did tours," said Pam. "They felt confident and safe with him." He thoroughly enjoyed travelling


and among his favourite destinations were Washington, Norway and Ire­ land. The Grand Prix season was anoth-


er of his passions. Over the years he had attended many meetings, the last one in August, when he travelled to Belgium with three friends. Devoted to his family, he was


immensely proud of his wife and daughters Jennifer (13) and Kathryn (


11) . The funeral took place at St


Mary's Church, Gisburn on Monday, followed by cremation at Skipton.


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