6 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, July 7th, 2005


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Trinity: Changing lives for 40 years


By Faiza Afzaal


A C L IT H E R O E ch a r i ty , w h ich p la y s a b ig p a r t in im p ro v in g th e q u a l i ty of c om m u n i ty life, has been c e le b ra t in g more th a n 40 years of charitable work. An open evening was held


last night to mark four decades of charitable work that Trinity Community Partnership has continued to provide across Lancashire. The event was held a t St


Mary's Centre, Church Street, Clitheroe. A wide range of dis­ plays highlighting the work car­ ried o u t by Trinity were on offer and entertainment in the form of a bouncy castle and other activities were available for youngsters. So, what does Trinity Com­


munity Partnership do? I t was established.in 1963


and works in partnership with the public, private and volun­ tary sector to develop opportu­ nities for sustainable social, cul­ tural, environmental and eco­


nomic enterprise by empower­ ing individuals and community groups to develop and improve quality of community life,


. ensuring a high level of social inclusion. Located in Wesleyan Row,


Clitheroe, the organisation has been giving children, young people and adults opportunities to shine - especially those who would not normally have the chance. The group’s main priority is


equality and diversity and it celebrates the strengths of diverse cultures, yet creating opportunities for choice for everyone. I t caters especially for those


who experience disadvantage, such as children, young people (including those involved through the criminal justice system), disabled people, peo­ ple from minority ethnic groups, people experiencing poverty, those living in remote rural areas disadvantaged by poor transport and older peo­ ple.


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V IL LA G E R S in H u r s t Green will miss a familiar sight early in the mornings as p o s tm an Terry Pearce retires. After nearly 31 years of


delivering mail on foot or in a van to every part of the Rib­ ble Valley, la t te r ly to the Hurst Green and Stonyhurst areas, Mr.Pearce (59), pic­ tured, is finally able to enjoy his well-earned retirement. Neither rain, nor sleet, snow


or high winds could stop him from being outside, bright and early, in the morning Born and bred in Clitheroe,


Mr Pearce, of Alderford Close, started his role as a postman at the age of 29. He said: “When I started,


for the f irs t 12 months I worked in Clitheroe. After that I was expected to deliver in Bolton-by-Bowland and Rimington for two weeks in a month and Clitheroe for two.


80 volunteers at Trinity Com­ munity Partnership pride themselves on not just talking about social inclusion and social enterprise, but they practise what they preach and are deter­ mined to make things happen. The volunteers come from all


walks of life and all abilities and are always on hand to offer the best possible service to the community. The centre runs a wide range


of projects guaranteed to bring out the best in people. Some of these projects include the Jig­ saw Employment Services. This is an employment agency which specialises in finding jobs for people with disabilities, whether physical or those with mental health issues through the "New Deal for Disabled People" scheme. Other projects run by Trini­


ty include childcare schemes based at Trinity Centre, rang- ingjfrom toddlers to primary schoolchildren in the Out-of- School club. Computer users can brush


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ness Link Lancashire, Trinity helps those people wishing to set up in business within the social enterprise sector with business advice and guidance. Trinity Centre has space to


offer, which includes a large sports hall, disco room with stage and lighting and various meeting rooms. Equipment is also available for hire, including projector, screen and flip charts. And the newly re-estab­ lished “Children’s Party Com­ pany” helps parents to avoid the stress and mess in their homes by holding a birthday party at Trinity Centre.


TRUSTEE directors and committee members are being sought to help with the day-to-day work of Trinity Conimunity Partnership.


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? Officials a t the Clitheroe charity are appealing for volunteers vvith experience, skills and com­ mitment to cover the roles of company secretary and finance director. The organisation is also ask­ ing people prepared to be champions in business and financial development, adult learning, devel­ opment, child-care and youth work, information technology, environmental/green issues, horticul­ ture, the arts/cinema, equality and diversity to come forward.


, - '. Iiiquiries and applications with CV to: Geoff Jackson, Chief Executive, Trinity, Community


Partnership, Trinity Centre, Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe, BB7 2JY. Alternatively, call 01200 427886 or e-mail: geoff.jackson(a!trinitypartners.co.uk


Trinity is currently running a


college franchise with Accring­ ton and Rossendale College. All staff involved in teaching and support are either fully quali­ fied or studying for their quali­ fications. ■ In particular the "Skills for


Life" government initiative, aims to promote numeracy, lit­ eracy, ESOL and IT through­ out Britain. When all staff are qualified by the end of 2005, they will either be able to teach "Skills for Life" or be in a posi­ tion to support students with these needs. Starting in September, cours­


es include catering, horticultur­ al, IT and woodworking quali­


fications. Anyone requiring fur­ ther information about “Skills for Life” is asked to log on to http://www.dfes.gov.uk/read- writeplus., Trinity Community Partner­


ship is cu r ren tly drawing together new plans for the Arts and Social Enterprise Centre at the former St Mary’s Church Hall, Clitheroe, which will incorporate a new theatre audi­ torium, cinema and additional meeting space for community groups. ' 'Another of Trinity’s projects is Ribble Valley Community Transport, which has been in s trum en tal in providing transport throughout the area


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to those who find it difficult to get out and about. They are seen by many people as a life­ line and continue to go from strength to strength. Mr Geoff Jackson, chief exec­


utive officer has been involved with Trinity throughout its 40 years. He said: “Trinity Com­ munity Partnership is probably the largest organisation of its kind in Lancashire. “I t has a reputation for inno­


vation and expertise in commu­ nity work and social enterprise. The organisation has developed a wide range of networks and partnerships th a t should help to sustain its work over the next 40 years!”


“I t has certainly changed


over the years. I t has become busier vvith more mail and the rounds are bigger. Rural rounds are a lot busier because it switched from a six-day week to a five-day week. “I have always enjoyed


working for Royal Mail and have loved walking the beauti­ ful countryside and delivering in the picturesque Hurst Green and Stonyhurst areas for the past seven years.” Mr Pearce is wished a very


pleasant retirement by his friends and colleagues a t Royal Mail. Colleagues at Clitheroe


arranged a surprise presenta­ tion on Friday when they pre­ sented him with a bouquet of flowers, cards and garden fur­ niture. Paying tribute to his years


of hard work, Clitheroe deliv­ ery office manager, Mr Jon Berry, said: “Terry has been absolutely brilliant and we are all really sorry to see him go.” A keen amateur genealogist,


Mr Pearce has traced his fam­ ily history back to 1795 and discovered that many relatives on his mother’s side lived in Hurst Green. He plans to spend his retire­


ment investigating more of his family tree. “I would like to trace the


line back as far as I can for both branches of the family,” added Mr Pearce, who is a member of the Ribble Valley branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society. I t is a double celebration for


the keen walker, who is also marking his 60th birthday this weekend.During retirement, he hopes to enjoy his well- deserved lie-ins, spend more time with his daughter and grandchildren and gardening. However, he will not be put­


ting his feet up either after so many years delivering mail in all weathers - he still intends to go walking in his beloved Ribble Valley countryside. Picture number T03070518.


Strong objections by locals scupper visitor centre


COUNCIL bosses have been forced to pull the plug on plans for a £4m. visitor centre in the Forest of Bowland after a wave of objections from nearby residents. Lancashire County Council confirmed


the ambitious project, which was due to be built in the Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir area, will not be developed after consultation with local businesses, resi­ dents and partner organisations in the For- e k of Bowland Area of Outstanding Nat­


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posal was to encourage the development of new visitor markets for Bowland, benefit­ ing visitor accommodation and attraction


providers. “While I appreciate this commitment to


support the rural economy and rural busi­ nesses, it is also important to listen to the concerns of local businesses and residents.” The decision has been welcomed by bat­


tling residents and retailers in Tosside and Slaidburn, who feared the controversial project could scupper their businesses and spoil the area of Outstanding Natural


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prised a conference centre, office/work- place, gallery, cafe/restaurant, food and craft hall, commercial kitchen and butch­ ery, cold store, a smoke house and an exter­ nal eating area. The scheme may have also included 12 chalets, a car park, livery cen­ tre and bird hides. Campaigner Mrs Norma Dugdale, of


New House Farm, Tosside, said she was delighted with the announcement. “I ’m extremely relieved that the Gisburn Forest area is going to be left as it is. “The proposal totally disregarded the


history of the area and the fact th a t so many people lost their homes and liveli­ hoods when they were compulsory pur­ chased by Fylde Water Board last centu-


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and P artrid g e pub, Tosside, said he strongly believed the proposed visitor cen­ tre would have caused nothing, but disrup­ tion and may have discouraged tourists from returning to the area. He added: “There is no need for a visitor


centre as we have a village hall that has been opened for less than 12 months.” The owner of five holiday cottages two


miles away from the village, Mr Jeff Wil­ son (60), of Lower Gill Farm, Tosside, said that he was overwhelmed with the decision and added that the peace and tranquillity of the area had been saved.


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