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Have your say on planning changes


RESIDENTS in the Ribble Valley are being invited to have their say on two key new plan­ ning documents. Ribble Valley Borough Coun­


cil has drafted a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and a Development Control Protocol. Both documents are available


for public consultation until September 28th. The SCI sets out how the


council intends engaging the community on all matters of planning policy, which commu­ nity groups it will consult, how to access information on plan­ ning matters and how members of the community can get involved The council has also produced


a Development Control Proto­ col, called “Working Together”, which sets out procedures and good practice for development control. Building and development


control manager, John Macholc, said: “The Government has introduced major changes to


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FORMER Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Miss Marian Ruth Cocker married Mr Carl Christo­ pher Bavington at St Michael’s Church, Whitewell. The bride, a dentist, is


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the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter and Gillian Cocker of Woodhead Road, Read, but has set up home with her new husband, an IT consultant, in Langley, Berkshire. The bridegroom’s parents


are Mr C. Bavington, of Manchester, and Mrs A. Winslade, of Hampshire. Given away by her father,


the bride chose a diamond white duchess silk gown with silver embroidery and


Swarovski crystal detail for the ceremony, which was conducted by Canon Jim Duxbury. She carried a country-style bouquet of pink and purple flowers. Her sister. Miss Anna


Cocker, and friend Miss Deborah Webster were bridesmaids and wore oys­ ter pink knee-length satin dresses and carried sweet peas.


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William Daniel and the bride’s brother, Mr John Cocker; was the grooms­ man, with Mr Mark Dynes and Mr Mike Sendrove. Following a reception at


the Inn at Whitewell, the couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.


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A CLITHEROE apprentice engi­ neer won a key award at the presti­ gious Pendle Training Awards Evening. Edward Andrews, who works at


engineering company Weston EU, won the “Engineering Award”, which recognises all-round achieve­ ment. Businesswoman Nighat Awan


OBE and comedian Noel Britten were among the special guests at the


evening, which was opened by Steve Palmer, executive director of the Lancashire Learning and Skills Council. It was attended by more than 350 apprentices, their families and local employers. A host of trophies were presented


throughout the evening, covering a wide range of areas from engineer­ ing to business administration, cus­ tomer service to care.


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the planning system. A series of policy documents repiaces the old system of structure plans, local plans and supplementary planning guidance. “The Development Control


Protocol will give guidance on various issues concerning the determination of planning applications, including the con­ sultation procedure. “We would like as many peo­


ple as possible to have their say on these documents before they are finalised.” The SCI can be viewed on the


council’s website (www.ribble- valley.gov.uk) or paper copies are available from Christina Taylor on 01200 414570. Comments should be e-mailed


to Christina (christina.tay- lor@ribblevalley.gov.uk). The Development Control


Protocol can also be viewed at the council’s website and com­ ments should be e-malled to John Macholc on the following: (john.macholc@ribblevalley.go v.uk).


Blood donors urged to make a date


and from 5-30 to 7-30 p.m. at the hall in Grindleton Road. Giving blood is virtually pain­ less and does not take long, but it could save someone’s life.


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Sky is really the limit for TV trailblazer David


By Duncan Smith


A SATELLITE TV trail- blazer from the Ribble Valley is among a handful of hope­ fuls who will gather in Birm­ ingham tonight for the first- ever Sky Independent Retailer Awards. Just 16 Sky retailers from


almost 1,500 nationwide have been shortlisted to attend the glitzy awards ceremony at the National Motorcycle Museum. Among them is David Dugdale, who founded Dugdale European Ltd 15 years ago and now sells


and installs Sky TV sytems across the North West. When satellite TV was still in


its infancy, David, a trained TV and wireless technician, had the vision to recognise its true potential when many in the industry dismissed it as a five- minute wonder. He sank every penny he had


into buying and refurbishing a run-down fruit and veg shop in Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, which is now the hub of a grow­ ing regional enterprise. Depend­ ing on the time of year, his busi­ ness can carry out up to 30 Sky TV installations per week across


the North West, making him one of the UK’s top retailers. Never one to rest on his lau­


rels, he recently expanded his operation into North Lan­ cashire, Manchester and the Fylde and is looking to move into Settle, Skipton and the North Yorkshire region. Success has not come mthout


hard work, dedication and, as David puts it, “pure dogged determination”, and he is quick to praise his loyal staff. “I have good staff who work


as a team, and in particular my ‘right hand woman’ Pat Hather- all, who retires this year after 15


years of loyal service. Without her help I would not be where I am today.” David said he felt very hon­


oured to have been chosen to attend the inaugural Sky Inde­ pendent Retailer Awards and was looking forward to an enjoy­ able evening with his partner, regardless of the outcome. A total of 14 awards will be


presented in various categories, including the ultimate Retailer of the Year Award 2005, which the wnner will take home along with a £10,000 cash prize to help his or her business grow still further.


Pounding the


streets pays off! A CLITHEROE pub landlord pul his best feet forward and raisec £1,000 for the RSPCA. Mr Peter Crossley (40), landlorc


of the White Lion, pounded th( streets of the borough at Christ­ mas when tackling the sponsorec Ribble Valley 10-kilometre race. He managed to finish the chal­


lenge in 53 minutes and 22 seconds Mr Crossley, who has taken pari


in several fund-raising activities has now collected all his sponsoi money and would like to thank al the generous people that sponsorec him. Our picture shows Mr Ken Har­


rison, branch manager of the RSPCA Lancashire East, collect­ ing the cheque off Mr Crossley. (B290705/4)


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Mums get ready for a Great run


by Faiza Afzaal


THREE local mums are hoping to raise over £1,000 for charity in their first ever BUPA Great North Run. Elizabeth Hartley (37), Susie


Bulloch (33), and Sarah Yeowart (31) are currently managing to jug­ gle their hectic home life with train­ ing just in time for the 13-mile race later this month. The three novice runners are set


to join around 50,000 other entrants in Newcastle to raise money for the MS Society, a chari­ ty close to their hearts. Mother-of-two Mrs Hartley, of


Calderstones Park, Whalley, said: "We met at the baby group sessions


held at Whalley Village Hall, so we have known each other for some time. We were at a dinner party when we decided to focus on an incentive where we can remain fit and raise money for a good cause." Mother-of-one Mrs Yeowart,


also of Calderstones Park, is look­ ing forward to the charity chal­ lenge. She said: "We have been training hard for the race and are looking forward to it. We go run­ ning when we have put the children to sleep. "My father suffers from multiple


sclerosis and that is one of the main reasons we decided to raise money for the MS Society." To ensure they train on a regular


basis, the young mums have been helped by Mrs Bulloch's pet dog.


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Twig, which has been accompany­ ing the trio while they run each night. In an effort to reach the target of


£1,000, a Virgin Vie cosmetics party is being held next Thursday, at Whalley Methodist Church, King Street, Whalley. The event will start at 8 p.m. In the mean­ time, anyone wishing to sponsor them is asked to call 07778 615145. Our picture shows Mrs Hartley,


. Mrs Bulloch and Mrs Yeowart along with their training partner. Twig, preparing for the Great North Run. (A180805/8) O MS is an incurable, but man­


ageable disabling neurological con­ dition, which usually strikes people in the prime of their life and affects 85,000 people in the UK.


Residents turn crime-fighters by Jean Miller


THANKS to the initiative of a local resident, a Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been launched for streets near the centre of Whal­ ley.


A former co-ordinator for a


scheme in Langho, Lois Rimmer, who now lives in George Street, decided that her area needed one. She approached PC Peter Wareing, Crime Prevention Officer for the Ribble Valley, and letters were delivered to houses in George Street, Green Park, The Square and Poole End, Church Lane and The Sands area. PC Wareing brought with him to


the inaugural meeting in the village hall a selection of safety locks and lots of advice about safety meas­ ures. One which costs nothing is for householders to go outside their properties and estimate the weak points as far as entering the proper­ ty is concerned. "The more difficult you make it


for burglars by securing doors and windows, even if you are only in the back garden, the more likely they will go somewhere else," he said. Even a small padlock on a shed


was a deterrent, particularly as tools, which could be used to break into the house, might be inside the shed. Some thieves were very auda­


cious. For instance, a wheely bin was a very useful place of conceal­ ment until the coast was clear, and could also be used for taking away stolen goods. Although the area does not have them at present, if the council does bring in this sys­ tem it will be a good idea to chain them up. Many valuables which had been


postcoded, or of which photo­ graphs had been taken, were returned to owners. When taking a picture it was a good idea to include a length of tape measure next to the item. The appearance of an alarm


deterred burglars, and shredders for any papers with names, addresses and signatures were also excellent. Householders in the scheme were advised to contact their insurance brokers, as there was a possibility of a reduction in the premium to be paid when next due. Everyone should look out for


their neighbours, tell them if they would be away or if items were to be removed, if workmen were due


and so on. There were about 16,000 Neigh­


bourhood Watch schemes in the United Kingdom, with the 100 in the Ribble Valley ranging from one covering a dozen properties in Knowle Green to another that takes in the whole of Sabden. Accompanying PC Wareing, the


Whalley Police Community Sup­ port Officer, Jason Taylor, explained his role, including arranging events for teenagers such as discos and competitions. He urged people to complain to the police about unacceptable behav­ iour and also to Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council’s Quality of Life Offi­ cer, John Barber. Problems pointed out by the


audience included under-age drink­ ing and how the drink was obtained, the use of drugs, foul lan­ guage, litter and the deliberate smashing of bottles in the road and on the park. I t was agreed that five metal


signs, donated by Whalley compa­ ny Procyon Fire and Security Ltd., would be erected in the area Lois, who was appointed co-ordi-


nator, said she would produce newsletters and several in the audi­ ence offered to deliver these.


' : Sisters aim to show they have recipe for success


THERE is nothing like keeping it in the family when it comes to launching a new business venture. I t already seems to be a recipe


for success for Whalley sisters Linda Halsall (50), and Dawn Hodgeson (36), who are also next door neighbours. For the duo, of Green Park, have


opened Richmond’s, a new cafe bar and brasserie in Blackburn with their respective husbands as partners and co-proprietors. Dawn, a co-licensee, is a human


resources manager and so is in charge of staff recruitment, train­


ing and welfare. Linda assists with Dawn’s hus­


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band Nick, a former Royal Navy chef, in supervising the opera­ tional aspects of the business, while Linda’s husband, Albert, also a co-licensee, is a builder and


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property developer and, as such, responsible for Richmond’s main­


tenance. Richmond’s has a restaurant


and bars on two floors and an out­ side pavement terrace, ideal for alfresco wining and dining during summer evenings. When not at work. Dawn, Linda


and the rest of the family also like to share outings and activities. Dawn and Nick have two children, Bradley (15) and Brittany (seven), while Linda and Albert have a daughter, Natalie (17). Our picture shows Albert, Linda,


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