Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, September 1st, 2005


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIIDES


a Valley Matters.................................. 6,7 a Village News............................ 11,12,13 S Letters.............................


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a Weekendplus................................ 33-36 a Weekend TV ................................ 38,39 a Family Notices.............................. 22,23 SReadersplus ......................................20 a Jobs .............................................. '12-44 a Propertyplus ................................ 46-49 a Motorspliis .................................. 52-68 a Sport.........................................41,69-72


AT A GLANCE...


Small gardens - final trio - page 5 Bucks Fizz draws crowds - page 17 Estate agent on target - page 22 Respected farmer dies — page 31


INFORMATION


Duly chemist: Lloyds Pharmacy, 5 Church S tre e t Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m.


Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 08001954141. Gas: 0800111999.


Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe


425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555 Queen’s P a rk H o spita l, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511 Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776000. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 42(771. QUEST (specialist smoking ce.ssalion service): 01254 358095 Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428906.


CONTACT US! News: 01200 422324


Advertising: 01200 422323 Classified: 01282 422331 Family Notices and Photo Orders: 01282 426161, ext. 410


Fax: 01200 443467 editor e-mail: vivien.mealh@castlancsnews.co.uk news editor e-mail: duncan.smith@castlancsncws.co.uk


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s f k . Ms Ward admitted there


were some problems with infrastructure identified, how­ ever she said to say it has reached “breaking point” was blatantly untrue. “The school building dates


back to 1932. The infrastruc­ ture has reached a serious level and we are overcrowded, but what the report has stat­ ed is over-dramatic. “There were some problems


with dining provision and to overcome these problems, we opened a second dining area and a sandwich bar to spread the load,” explained Ms Ward. “In the past two years, we


have applied for additional changing facilities. The build­ ing of these on our school fields has been held up due to the lack of permission from the county council to go ahead with this scheme.” A similar opinion was


expressed by chairman of gov­ ernors, Dr John Saunders. He expressed his frustration at the findings of the report, which he claimed failed to stress the achievements such as Young Enterprise, the


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Workers’ sponsored coast-to-coast cycle


by Duncan Smith


STAFF from Clitheroe’s Johnson Matthey Catalysts plant wanted to do something “a bit special” to raise funds for their local East Lancashire Hospice. What they came up with was a 172-mile coast-to-coast cycling challenge, from


west to east over three days. The 11-strong team will start next Saturday,


September 10th, by collecting a stone from the beach in Workington, then travel across coun­ try to drop the stone in the sea at Sunderland. They expect to cover approximately 60 miles per day before stopping for well-earned rests in


guest houses along the way. The route wall take them through mountain­


ous terrain via Kendal, Penrith, Hartside, Consett and finally arriving after an exhaust­ ing three days in Sunderland. Comprising nine men and two women, the


team are experienced cyclists and have been in training for several weeks in preparation for


the arduous task. Team member Zara Chaplin said: “All the


men are really competitive and are taking it very seriously, but Julie and I are pretty confi­


dent we will make it.” The team have approached suppliers, busi­


nesses, family, friends and colleagues to obtain as much sponsorship as they can that will go directly to patient care at the Blackburn-based


hospice. Sponsors of the event are Corporate and


Protective Wear, also from Clitheroe, who have provided the specially embroidered T-shirts and the back-up van that will accompany the team throughout their journey. Company spokesman Sarah Huyton said:


“When we were approached by Johnson Matthey to act as sponsors we were delighted to oblige as it was such a worthwhile cause that


was benefiting from the proceeds.” Harry Grayson, head of fund-raising at the


hospice, said: “We are extremely grateful to Johnson Matthey and the members of the cycling team, first for choosing the hospice as beneficiaries and secondly for undertaking such a challenging task. “On behalf of the patients, staff, volunteers


and trustees, I would like to wish all the team a very pleasant trip and I feel sure it will turn out to be an enjoyable and memorable journey. Good luck and best wishes to you all.” The East Lancashire Hospice cares for ter­


minally ill patients and their families from the Ribble Valley, Blackburn, Darwen and Hynd-


Report’s comments are ‘blatantly untrue’


excellent IT facilities and excellent teaching staff. He added: “We are always


under pressure because educa,- tion officials are wanting to place Ribble Valley children in a Ribble Valley school. “When parents are refused admission for their child, this


causes upset. “I am very disappointed


with this report. My three children attended Ribblesdale High and have been delighted with the standard of educa­ tion provided.” A' county council


spokesman said: “Parents have the right to appeal against any decision to refuse a school place and admission authorities are responsible for arranging appeals. “The local authority’s case


will therefore include com­ ments about the potential consequence of additional admissions to a school, which is already full or over-sub- scribed. “These usually cover areas


relating to staffing, accommo­ dation, curriculum, and often refer to infrastructure issues, health and safety and special­ ist teaching areas.”


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burn and depends very heavily on the generos- ity and support of people from the region, with £500,000 needed to be raised from voluntary sources each and every year. Anyone who would like to sponsor the i:oast to coast cyclists can telephone Zara Chaplin on


01200 421610. Our picture shows (from the left, back row)


Mr Grayson, cyclist Julie Bennett, event spon­ sors Lorna Stewart and Sarah Huyton of Cor­ porate and Protective Wear, and cyclists Bill Platt, Ben Bridge, (front row) Phil Haweroft, Jonathan Johnston-Smith, Jonathan Kay and


Zara Chaplin. (B300805/1) Back to the swinging 60s


FIVE young actresses from the Rib­ ble Valley will take their audience back to the 1960s with a moving and evocative performance of Amanda Whittington’s play, “Be My Baby”. The cast comprises recent Clitheroe


Royal Grammar School leavers Natasha Finch, Emma Charnley and Becky Barnes, and current CRGS Sixth Form students Anna Tunnard and Erica Mileham. Together they are The Barefoot


TKfeatre Company. They will stage the play at St


Mary’s Parish Hall, Clitheroe, next Friday, September 9th, at 7-30 p.m., with all proceeds going to “Tommy’s”, a charity which helps babies in des­ perate need. The play is set in 1964 in a mother


and baby home in the north of Eng­ land and follows the story of Mary Adams. Like the other girls in the home, she has had to suffer the social exclusion


of being young, unmarried and preg­


nant in 1960s Britain. Despite the sixties being far from


swinging for these young women, their love of songs by the Ronnettes, Dixie Cups and other girl groups keeps them in high spirits and provides the soundtrack to their shared experi­


ences. In this extremely touching play, the


girls’ vivaciousness and strength is tested to the limit as events take a darker turn and they realise that they have no option but to give up their babies for adoption. The play is the fruition of many


months of planning and rehearsals by the young and talented amateur cast and promises to be an unmissable


event. Tickets cost £6 for adults and £4


for concessions and are available in advance by phoning 01772 786808, or on the door.


SOLO whist winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs M. Parker, Mrs A. Foster, Mr B. Wood. New members welcome every Mon­ day at 7 p.m. Bridge winners at the Pendle Club


were: Mrs Frances Porter, Mr Ernest Manning, Mrs Sylvia Walsh, Mrs Marjorie Collier.


Whist, bridge and domino results New members welcome every Mon­


day at 1-30 p.m. Domino winners: 1, D. Lowe; 2, J. Leach; joint 3, G. Cap- stick anil F. Calverley; 5, M. Woods. New members welcome every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is held every


Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. and line danc­ ing each Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


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Vandals’ ‘sickening’


attack A CHATBURN family has been sickened by the behaviour of vandals who beheaded a pigeon and damaged the loft on their allotment. The loft, in Greenfield


Avenue, was broken into late Saturday night/Sun- day morning. The offenders damaged


the loft door and lock and attacked some of the 40 birds inside. Anyone with informa­


tion should contact Clitheroe police on 443344.


9 WINNERS at Clith­ eroe Bridge Club on Mon­ day were: NS Mr C. Pol­ lard and Mrs D. Blake, Mr and Mrs R. Atkinson. EW Mrs M. Phillips and Mrs J. Bailey, Mrs P. Mould and Mrs M. Miller. On Thursday winners


were: NS Mr C. and Mr G. Pollard, Mrs M. Phillips and Col. M. Jeffery. EW Mrs D. Atkinson and Mrs D. Blake, Mrs B. Pollard and Mrs M. Lawley.


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‘We showed we are not afraid’


A CLITHEROE man who vis­ ited London's underground sta­ tions to raise money for the July 7th victims said he was overwhelmed by the support he


received. Mr Paul Webb, of Newton


Street, was so moved by the Lon­ don bombings that he decided to show his defiance to the terrorists by taking part in the Tube Chal­ lenge - a recognised event in the Guinness Book of Records. The 35-year-old joined a 52-


strong team of fellow fund-raisers from all over the country for the charitable event, which took place


last Thursday. Some of those taking part


included Tami Brisset, a police captain from New Orleans, who


flew over especially. Although the team had planned


to visit all 275 London Under­ ground stations, they only man­ aged to tackle 247 due to the mag­ nificent amount of supporters stop­ ping them and talking to them. Commenting on the challenge,


Mr Webb, who works as a visitor services’ assistant for the Museum of Science and Industry, Manches­ ter, said: "We feel we have made a difference. "We had so much support from members of the public, it was


amazing. "People were cheering us on and


praising-us for our efforts. “Londoners were just so pleased


with what we were doing. One of the most memorable moments of the day was when a train stopped


for us and we were offered cups of tea.


"The aim of the challenge was


not to beat the world record, but to show the world that we and others


are not afraid. “We just felt we were spreading


the word and raising money for the victims of the July 7th atrocity and


their families." In total, the kind-hearted team


completed the challenge in 20 hours and have so far raised £10,000 in aid of the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund, which was estab­ lished by London mayor Ken Liv-


ingstone and the British Red Cross. Mr Webb revealed he is continu­


ing to collect the sponsor money and expects the total will eventually increase to over £20,000. He expressed his gratitude to all


the generous local people who sup­ ported him in raising the cash total. He added: "We feel we have really made a difference." Anyone wishing to add to Mr


Webb’s total can do so by logging on to website www.msim.org.uk Our picture shows Mr Webb with


friend Mr Patrick Taylor outside Amersham Station at 5 a.m. (s)


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Best birthday ever for Army-mad Tyler (10)


AN “Army-mad” youngster had the best birthday ever thanks to a visit by a band of Territorial Army soldiers. Tyler Holland celebrated his 10th birth­


day on Thursday with a visit from three TAs from Blackburn’s Somme Barracks. The visit was arranged by Tyler’s mother,


Catherine Bleazard, and her partner, Danny Holland, who wanted their son to


have a special treat. Catherine explained: “Tyler has a


younger brother, Galium, who is severely disabled. That means we are very limited what we can do. Even a trip to the park is like a military operation.” She added that Tyler, a pupil at Pendle


Primary School, had been “Army-mad” since he was 18-months old and had a burn­


THE next Police and Com­ munity Together (PACT) meeting with PC Cliff Woodcock for the Little- moor area of Clitheroe takes place tonight at Clitheroe Rugby Club from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is an opportunity for


ing ambition to enter the armed forces. During the visit, Tyler received a bag of


goodies from the soldiers, which included light-up pens, T-shirts, camouflage paint


and ration packs. His mother commented:”He had a bril­


liant day. Within ten minutes, he had g ^ masks on and went out to look at their Land-Rover. He then started doing sit-ups and press-ups. It made me tired just look­


ing at them!” Tyler now has a visit to the Somme Bar­


racks in Blackburn to look forward to dur­ ing a VIP open day later this month. Picture shows Tyler with Pte Jordan


Small, Pte Andrew Sagar and Cpl Will Holden.


(B250805/3)


Have your say on policing Unfortunately the PACT


with their local beat consta­ ble.


anyone in that area to raise any concerns they have


meeting for the Salthill area of town has had to be post­ poned until October. Any­ one who cannot attend the meetings, but who would like to speak to PC Wood­ cock, can call him in confi­ dence on 01200 458726.


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