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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 4^2M1 (Classified) Be safe, send the rats packing by Theresa Robson,


Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Corporate


Communications Manager


DO you have the kitchen from hell? Is it a rat and cockroach- infested nightmare fit for the


Hammer House of Horror? No? We thought not, but even so,


environmental health officers from Ribble Valley Borough Council have been out and about highlighting National Food Safety Week. Food safety officer Louise Hilton,


whose job involves inspecting food premises throughout Ribble Valley, donned her “whites” to run through the basics of kitchen hygiene and food safety. Kitchens can be a.breeding


ground for a variety of food-poison­ ing “nasties,” including salmonella, E. coli and listeria, and National Food Safety Week has been high­ lighting the importance of handling food safely. Only last month, two members of


a Ribble Valley family required hos­ pital treatment after becoming infected by the E. coli 0157 bacteria. One of the victims, a child, suf­


fered temporary kidney failure requiring short-term dialysis. District councils and consumer


groups throughout the country have this week been raising awareness of how easily germs can be spread, as well as the importance of keeping pets and pests away from food. Louise said: “Germs found in food


can lead to food poisoning, which can be dangerous and even kill. “They are impossible to detect,


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THIS is a recipe for disaster. Bacteria from raw meat can easily contaminate other foods, so take care how you store food (A080604/ld)


food safety 1. Use different chop­ ping boards and kitchen utensils for raw meat and cooked foods. 2. Never leave perish­ able food outside of the fridge for more than two hours. 3. For best results, set the temperature of your freezer at-18°C and fridges between 1 and 4°C. 4. Store raw food on a different fridge shelf below ready-to-eat food or better still use separate fridges. 5. “Clean as you go,” when cooking. It can keep germs down to a minimum and saves time in the long run!


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since they do not usually affect the taste, appearance or smell of food. Raw foods, especially chicken and red meat, bring unseen germs into the kitchen, which can easily spread to anything that touches them. “When you touch raw chicken or


meat, germs get on to your hands. If you don’t wash your hands thor­ oughly straight away, the germs can spread to anything you touch, such as other food, the fridge door or a tea towel. “I strongly advise people to wash


their hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after they have touched raw chicken or meat and before they touch anything else, as well as washing chopping boards and knives that have been used with raw chicken or meat before they use them with other foods.” A recent survey by the Food and


Drink Federation found that 26% of men and 17% of women said they did not always wash their hands before preparing food. A staggering 31% of men and


17% of women also said they did not regularly wash their hands after using the toilet. Louise continued: “If you do not


wash your hands before food prepa­ ration, they could be covered in dirt and bacteria from the toilet, bin and many other sources, which can be transferred on to food and cause food poisoning. “Make sure you wash your hands


thoroughly and work up a good lath­ er, making sure you wash your wrists, hands, fingers, thumbs, fin­ gernails and in between fingers. Rinse the soap off your hands with clean water.”


Each year it is estimated that as


many as 5.5 million people in the UK suffer from food-related illness - that is one in 10 people. The most serious types of food


poisoning are due to bacteria, which in the right conditions - such as the presence of oxygen, salt and sugar - can multiply millions of times in a matter of hours. Cooking food outdoors, particu­


larly for large groups, can increase the risk of food poisoning, but with a little extra care barbecues can be safe, as well as fun, Louise said. She advised: “Light the barbecue


well in advance, making sure you use enough charcoal, and wait until it is glowing red, before starting to cook. Keep meats, salads and other perish­ able food in the fridge or cool bag with ice packs until just before you are ready to cook or eat them. “During cooking, turn meat often,


and always cook it thoroughly, ensuring there are no pink bits in the middle. Keep raw and cooked foods apart a t all times and don’t put salad or bread on plates that have held raw meat.” The symptoms of food poisoning


are not pleasant and include abdom­ inal pains, diarrhoea, vomiting, nau­ sea and fever. Louise added: “Food poisoning is


preventable and anyone requiring further information should contact us. Food should be fun, not deadly!” A series of leaflets on food safety


are available from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Environmental Health Department on 01200 414464 or the Level C reception desk a t the council offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe.


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RATS love messy kitchens, with lots of food scraps and waste left in (he open. This can attract numerous unwanted house guests (A080604/Ic)


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A memorial to Heather


A COFFEE morning held in memory of popular Clitheroe teacher and Rib­ ble Valley Rotaract Club president Miss Heather Schofield has raised £285 for a children’s charity. Family, friends and Rotaract members


gathered at the Clitheroe Mayor’s Parlour, in Church Brow, to support the charitable event following the tragic death of Miss Schofield, who lost her life during a diving expedition off the coast of Dingle, in south­ ern Ireland, on Easter Monday. The total amount raised will be go to the Derian House Children’s Hospice, in Chor-


Motorcyclist hurt in crash


A MOTORCYCLIST is in a poorly, but stable con­ dition in hospital after being involved in a road accident over the week­ end. Mr Scott Wilson-


And remember! Regular and


thorough hand washing is one of the basics of good kitchen hygiene and food safety


call: 01323 745130 (24 hrs) Apply for new passports now to save delays later


IF you need a passport and you were born after January 1st, 1983, make sure you apply early. That is the message from Lan­


cashire County Council following a recent change in the requirements of


the UK Passport Service. Anyone born on or after that date and who is applying for their first passport needs a copy of their full birth cer­ tificate. This new rule has resulted in a


high demand for birth certificates from the Registration Service in Lancashire with the number of requests rising by over 200% on the same period last year.


Lancashire County Council’s Reg-


istration Service is asking people to think ahead and apply early for their certificates and to be prepared for a waiting period of 24 hours for collection or posting out of the cer­ tificate.


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Mayer (24), of Darwen, had severe arm injuries, lost a finger and suffered chest pains, when he was in collision with another vehicle. The accident took place


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on the A59, near the Worston turn off, at 11-50 a.m. on Sunday, and sub­ sequently Mr Wilson- Mayer was flown to Royal Preston Hospital in just nine minutes by the North West Air Ambu­ lance. As a result of the acci­


dent, the A59 was closed for up to three hours caus­ ing major congestion and delays. The police are appeal­


ing for witnesses to the accident to contact them on 01200 443344.


ley - a charity supported by Heather and her family. Speaking on the support received during


the event, Rotaract Club member Mr John Garner, said: “I would like to thank every­ one who attended the coffee morning. “Heather is missed a great deal and it


was a delight to see crowds of people turn­ ing out to support a charity chosen by Heather and her family.” Our picture shows Sarah Donaghy, the


Mayor, Coun. Joan Knight, Mr Garner, Mayoress Mrs Helen Ashworth and Presi­ dent of the Clitheroe Rotary Club, Mr Jim Duxbury. (A120604/1)


Whalley village round-up


Broad Lane lighting A presentation illustrating the need for more lighting is to be given at tonight’s meeting of the parish council at Whalley Vil­ lage Hall, at 7-30 p.m.


The young people have taken photographs and statements about the dangers from those using the lane, which has no pavement after dark.


A number of them use that route to and from their homes in Billington and point out that the bridge over the river, and Broad Lane, is the quickest route to Whalley Station.


Other items on the agenda are the parish plan, the proposed website, the best kept village competition, the proposed new toilets, and an update on the trees in Vale House Gar­


dens.


Star O peners When international athlete Craig Heap opens the Flower Festival in Whal­ ley Parish Church this


evening, he will be accom­ panied by fellow athlete Paula Thomas, organisers have announced.


All profits will go towards paying for the school building project.


Breakfast An English or Continental breakfast is available to all on Sunday at 9 a.m. in Whalley Primary School. It will again be prepared and served by the men of the parish.


Quiet Evening


“Stop! In the Name of God,” is the t it le of a Quiet Evening taking place a t Whalley Abbey on Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9-30 p.m.


Tea and coffee will be served. All welcome.


Outreach se s s io n The Citizens' Advice Bureau Outreach session- will take place in Whalley Adult Centre today from 10 to 11-30 a.m. and Slaidburn Heritage Cen­ tre today between 2 and 3-30 p.m.


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Pupils spend the week gazing up at the stars


HANDLING moon rocks and meteorites and a visit from a space rocket were two highlights of “Astronomy Week” at Rib- blesdale High School Technolo­ gy College. Another was the once-in-a-


lifetime opportunity to view the Transit of Venus from the school observatory. Pupils at the Clitheroe school were able to watch Venus as it passed across the face of the sun last Tuesday.


The momentous astronomical


event sparked a full week of stargazing studies including an exhibition of moon rocks and meteorites loaned by the Parti­ cle Physics and Astronomy Research Council. Another exciting highlight


was the visit to school of the “Starchaser” rocket, accompa­ nied by a series of entertaining lectures and competitions for pupils.


3-IM-) t Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 17th, 2004 5 Bridge club results


THE winners at Clitheroe Bridge Club last Monday were: N/S Mrs J. Martin- dale and Mrs J. Taylor with Mr and Mrs R. Atkinson second. E/W Mr C. Pollard and Mrs J. Bailey with Mrs J. Bowker and Mrs K. Higson second. On Thursday the winners were: N/S


Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs J. Bailey with Mr P. Hewitt and Col. M. Jeffery second. E/W Mrs I. Park and Mrs K. Higson with Mrs M. Lawley and Mrs B. Pollard.


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VANDALS kicked the driver’s side door of a P-registered Rover parked in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, at the weekend, caus­ ing £500 in damage.


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