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. QUARRY operators across Lan­ cashire are on alert as the indus­ try steps up its vigilance to deal with youngsters who put their lives at risk in search of adven­ ture. Experience over recent years has


shown that the beginning of June often kicks off a summer-long headache for managers, not just of quarries, but of other industry oper­ ations including asphalt and ready- mixed concrete plants, railheads and wharves. More than half of those who


responded to a nationwide Quarry Products Association (QPA) survey said that they were concerned about trespass by children and teenagers. Lancashire has a total of 68 indus­


try locations, of which 23 are active quarries. Local QPA members are giving their backing to the associa­ tion’s annual Play Safe ... Stay Safe campaign designed to bring the mes­ sage home to youngsters via school visits and information and by publi­ cising the problems to parents and teachers. QPA north region chairman John


Myers said: “It is a worrying prob­ lem, both in our own area and across


An ‘isolated incident’ leads to three-year ban


A 44-YEAR-OLD Burnley woman was found to be more than four times the legal drink-drive limit when she was stopped driving in a Ribble Valley village. Blackburn magistrates heard that a


police officer on duty in Chatburn saw Christine Ostle driving towards him late at night without lights on. . As she passed he noticed that a front


tyre was completely flat', but when Ostle was stopped she was not aware she was driving on the rim. Ostle, of Fairbairn Avenue, pleaded


guilty to driving with excess alcohol. She was disqualified from driving for


three years and made subject to a com­ munity rehabilitation order for two years with a condition that she attends the addressing substance related offending programme.-


- ^ ^ Miss Catherine Allan (prosecuting)


said an officer on mobile patrol in Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, at 10-36 p.m.


Dan’s £50 bonus


A BELGIAN BLUE bull calf reared by Gis- burn farmer Dan 'White was the highest- priced calf sold at Gisburn Auction Marts in April. It sold to a Wigan buyer for £258, earning


a £50 prize bonus for Dan. Today, the auction mart will hold its June


show and sale of dairy cattle, with over 60 newly calved and in-calf animals expected from several renowned Yorkshire and Lan­ cashire dairy herds. They will be judged by Scottish dairy cattle guru Mr John Young prior to the sale.


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a.m., has been sp'onsored by Deosan Dairy Hygiene.


The shbw and sale, which starts at 11-30 ‘


DAN receives his cheque from auction­ eer Rachel Capstick (s)


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saw a car coming towards him with no lights on. “He flashed at the driver a couple of


times and the lights came on but as the car passed he saw that the front off-side tyre was completely deflated,” said Miss Allan. Mr Philip Turner (defending) said his


client, who had no pre-vious convictions, was deeply ashamed of her behaviour. He said Ostle had been battling alcoholism for the past 10 years. “She resists rather than succumbs to


her addiction and is generally drink free,” said Mr Turner. “On this occasion she dis­ covered her son had some domestic diffi-


' culties and her father’s health had taken a turn for the worse. She drove to a secluded spot and consumed an amount of alcohol over the course of the day.” “This was an isolated incident and she


is highly motivated to deal with her prob­ lems,” he added.


P'S %y Where there’s a will!


THERE were exciting “moos” at the Wild Boar Park in Chipping after two bo-vines enjoyed a secret rendezvous. Owners Bill and Jackie Bailey, who


run the park situated two miles from the village, were pleasantly surprised when they found out their Dwarf Zebu was expecting her second baby. The Zebu, which is not native to this


country, managed to make cow eyes at a Belgian Blue bull despite their height difference. The Asian cow, which at 3ft 6in tall is somewhat smaller than her Belgian Blue bull beau who is 6ft high. Mr Baiiey said it was' a big surprise


when they found out what had hap­ pened between the two animals, “It was quite a shock, as the bull is so tall and the cow is so small.” The Zebu, which has been at the park


for five years, is the smallest cow, but managed to bring her calf into the world by herself. Our picture shows the Zebu (middle), with her calf and the bull, (s)


' David’s new role


CLITHEROE accountant David 'Whittaker has taken up a rural role after being appointed manager at the Settle branch of Haworths Chartered Accountants. But, although David's new field


wll be mainly agricultural, it is not totaliy a case of pastures new. ”I have had a lot to do with the


Settle office since I first joined the firm eight years ago," said David, who has many farming clients. The 38-year-old father-of-two


lives in Clitheroe and attended Hayward Grammar School, Bolton before studying for a degree in eco­ nomics, economic history and geog­ raphy at Salford University. Very much at home in the coun­


try, he is keen walker and cyclist and a member of both the North of


England Zoological Society and the National Trust.


the UK as a whole. If you work in a quarry and have the appropriate training and equipment then it is a safe place to be - but if you go there uninvited then you face some real dangers.” One of the first messages of sup­


port for the Lancashire campaign has come from 15-year-old Abi Cos- nett. She fell 50 feet down a quarry near her home last summer. Her drar matic rescue, involving a fire brigade rope team and helicopter, was recon­ structed for a video that is now available for use in schools across the country. Copies are available via the QPA’s website (w\\nv.qpa.org), which also provides access to a schools resource pack. “I was very lucky to get away


with a broken arm and leg and bruised kidneys because I could eas­ ily have died,” says Abi. “Quarries are safe places for the men who work there, but they are not good places for people of my age to hang out.” The problems that most concern


quarry managers, according to the QPA survey results, are: • Swimming in often deep and


dangerously cold quarry lakes (46% concerned) • Climbing on and vandalising


quarry machinery (52%) • Climbing on rock faces (51%)


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• Digging caves in sand stockpiles that can collapse (52%)


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® Motor cycling or cycling (56%)' The Play Safe ... Stay Safe cam-:


paign is being managed by Elizabeth' Clements, communications director at the Quarry Products Association/


. “We don’t want to spoil any young person’s fun but we do want them to stay safe,” she said. “Quite apart from the dangers to


the youngsters themselves, we recog­ nise than an accident can often place police, fire and ambulance staff at risk in performing a rescue. “ The campaign has the support of


the Government’s Health and Safety Executive. Rob Pearce, the HSE's Principal Inspector of Quarries, said; “Many of the risks in a quarry are still there after the workers have gone home. “Cliff edges, falling rocks, sand


stockpiles, deep and cold water are just some of the hazards that are always present. During working hours, movements of large vehicles, heavy machinery and explosives add to the list of dangers that can await the unwary. The HSE fully supports and applauds the QPA's initiatives to educate children and young people not to put themselves and their friends at risk by playing in quar­ ries.”


Sun smiles down on naturalists


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Natu­ ralists’ Society were blessed vvith fine weather for their latest out­ ing to How Stean Gorge in Nid- dlesdale, near Lofthouse and Pateley Bridge. There are several gorges in the


limestone streambeds and How Stean is the most famous - a natural rock garden with verti­ cal sides rising to 70ft. Ramsons and bluebells flow­


ered in profusion and the ivy clad rock face made a dramatic picture as members reached for their cameras. After exploring the gorge the


group went on to climb the steep path to Middlesmoor, where members were relieved to learn it was now downhill to join the former track of the Middlesdale Light Railway, built for the con­ struction of Angram and Scar House Reservoirs. The route then went beside


the dry riverbed of the River Nidd where it sinks into two potholes, namely Manchester Hole and Goyden Pot to reap­ pear below Lofthouse. Here a short tea stop was taken to the sound of the yaffle of the queen woodpecker and the scream of swifts before going on through field paths to emerge in the pret­ ty village of Lofthouse, just in time to board the waiting coach as the rain started. Along the way 45 flowers were


noted including bulbous, butter­ cup, water crowfoot and sweet


woodruff. Chairman Mr ,F. Mason


thanked the leader Chris Pick­ les. The next outing is to Horn­ by on Saturday, June 4th. .


FORMER Blackburn Rovers hero David Dunn was off the pitch and in Whalley on Friday to kick-start the grand opening


of the new drop-in centre. The Birmingham City midfield­


er was joined by scores of enthusi­ astic teenagers and adults who for months had been waiting for the opening of the brand new commu­ nity facility. 'The centre - which has yet to be


named - will allow young people in Whalley to stay indoors in a safe, comfortable, fun and friendly place and enjoy themselves at the same time.


Open to 11 to 16-year-olds in the


Whalley, Billington and Barrow areas and staffed entirely by volun­ teers, the youth cafe is in a build­ ing which houses Ribble Valley Taxis. The premises have been gener­


ously provided by local business­ man Mr Peter Street. The project has been the initia­


tive of Whalley Community Beat Manager PC Geoff Pennal, togeth­ er with Mr John Atherton, of


Athertons Estate Agents and the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. The need for the drop-in centre was initially sparked after local traders feared there was a decline in facilities for the young people and set out to cre­ ate more opportunities. They also felt that this was a


way forward to crack down on the little anti-social behaviour in 'Whal­ ley and some to beat boredom. PC Pennal said he had gained a


large amount of local support for the project and paid tribute to the hard work of all the organisations and volunteers involved. He commented: “Once the youth


cafe is fully equipped, it will pro­ vide exactly the sort of activities youths have been asking for. ■ “Since plans for the centre have been announced, big-hearted peo­ ple have been digging deep into their pockets to support it and I cannot thank them enough. “We have had great interest from


local volunteers, who will run the cafe. “With all the coverage about juvenile nuisance in recent months, the youth cafe is another step in changing people’s negative percep­ tions of Whalley.”


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Among other things, the centre is


currently equipped with a pool table donated by Accent NW, but it vrill soon be kitted out with com­ puters with internet access and top quality audio-visual equipment by Harry Garlick. MrCheeseman said: “We are


very grateful for all the support we have received, not only will the cen­ tre give the youngsters somewhere to ‘hang out’, but being able to take responsibility for the centre and the equipment provided will stand them in good stead for the future.” The organisations that have sup­


ported the project include Whalley Chamber of Trade, Pickwick Com­ mittee, Lancashire Constabulary Eastern Division, Ribble 'Valley Borough Council, Whalley Methodist Church and Clitheroe Round Table. Anyone wishing to volunteer to


run the cafe or having any ideas to name the premises, should contact PC Pennal on 01200 458727. Soccer ace David Dunn is pic­


tured with (left to right) young Jim Atherton, PC Pennal and Megan Atherton at the launch of 'Whalley youth cafe.


(S270505/5) Gardens must remain a green oasis


RE. your article on Whalley Bus Station and Vale Gardens, most Whalley residents are aware that a small number of village centre traders who have no parking facilities on their premises have, for years, tried to get parking in place of Vale


Gardens. At a well-attended public meet­


ing last year to discuss this subject, not a single person spoke in favour of changing the gardens. , The scheme drawn up by the bor­ ough council showed a capacity for about 20 cars there. Bearing in


No support for


this car park site WITH regards to Whalley Bus Station: con­ trary to what Mr Norman Atty and Mr Ken Redfearn state, the vast majority of Whalley residents do not want a car park on the Vale Gardens / Bus Station site. , As a result'of last year’s petition, a public


meeting was held and from a packed audience not one single member of the public support­ ed Coun. Atty’s proposal for the site to incor­ porate car parking. When these traders retire, sell their businesses and move on what would it matter if the now beautiful garden area, a feature of our village, has been converted into a concrete evening playground. • Also, the officers of RVBC, rather than


make comments about missed opportunities could tell the true reason why money already allocated for public toilets on the bus station was surprisingly withdrawn. The only surprise is that these RVBC offi­


cers, who don’t live in the village, haven t ordered a postal vote - and we all know what happens with them.


MRS AMANDA WALL, Biddings Lane, Wlialley


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mind a survey showed over 100 cars arrive in Whalley each day, driven by people who work in shops and offices and leave their cars all day, 20 places would soon be filled early each day. Your article quotes people sug­


gesting the bus station upgrades were a waste of money. As I under­ stand, this work was financed by the county from a fund to improve public transport facilities. If the funds had not been spent in Whal­ ley, they would have gone elsewhere on a similar project. We who use cars don’t realise that those who wish or must use public transport


appreciate good shelters and raised kerbs making boarding and alight­ ing easier. On the question of retaining Vale


Gardens, this is an oasis of green in the village centre, much preferred to a concrete area and, in suitable weather conditions, is the only place in the village where older peo­ ple, mothers with prams or visitors


' can sit and relax. I t was for this purpose it was purchased by the former parish council and for that reason should be retained as such.


DON NICHOLSON, Church Lane, Whallcv


Teddies are guests at picnic


MORE than 60 children attended the annual cele­ bration of the Teddy at Oakhill College.; The college’s


Teddy Bears Pic­ nic was attended by children from Nursery to Year 2 The children


and their Teddies had a picnic tea in the hall and were


■ amused by a chil­ dren’s entertainer called the Mad Hatter.


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£160 for school funds. Pictured are


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