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for hospice A CHARITABLE woman from Simonstone has raised more than £350 for Rossendale-Hospice as a way of saying thank you. Mrs Violet Robson, of


Beauley Avenue, organ­ ised a coffee morning at her home in a bid to raise funds for the registered charity.. Mrs Robson, who works


as a nurse for Hollies Nursing Home, in Clay- ton-le-Moors, explained tha t she wanted to give something back to the hospice for the comple­ mentary therapy she received after undergoing breast cancer surgery. “The staff at the hos;


pice were so supportive during my sessions,” she said, “ th a t the coffee morning was my way of doing something to say thank you.” Friends, family and


work colleagues all attend­ ed the three-hour event, which included a home­ made cake stall, raffle and tombola. Mrs Robson was delighted with the support she received.


Villagers to look out for each other in fight against crime


By Faiza Afzaal


WHALLEY villagers have joined forces with the police in a d e te r ­ mined bid to improve community safety and


crack down on crime. Up to 60 householders


have signed up to the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, which will be offi­ cially launched later this month. The move is designed to


address community safety concerns and enable Whalley residents to work together and help pro­ mote safety in the com­


munity. The areas covered in the


scheme include George Street, Church Lane, Abbpts'' Croft and The Sands; The need for a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was initially sparked after residents in the Green Park area of Whalley claimed juveniles had been making their lives a misery. Spearheading the initia­


tive is PC Peter Wareing, of Clitheroe police. He said: “The scheme will allow a group of neigh­ bours to band together and look out for their own property, keep a watchful eye over their neighbours’ properties and generally be aware of any suspicious


vehicles in the area. “It is simply neighbours looking out for each


other.” PC Wareing explained


that he did not expect the - scheme to combat anti­ social behaviour, and does not require members to patrol the streets of Whal­


ley. He added that once the


scheme is launched, he along with Whalley’s Community Beat Manag­ er, PC Geoff Pennal, will be in regular contact with the residents monitoring


, the success of the scheme. The initiative has been


welcomed by Proctor Close resident and ex-Rib- ble Valley councillor, Mrs Lois Rimmer. Mrs Rim- mer has been heavily


involved in the setting up


of the scheme. She commented: “For


several years I had been involved in the running of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme a t Snodworth Road and Whinny Lane at Langho, where I used to live and found it was extremely beneficial. “The idea behind the scheme is to enable people


to be aware of what’s hap­ pening, try and reduce criminal activity in the area and allow people to give information. I t is simply creating awareness and ensuring th a t all crime prevention advice is


shared.” A similar opinion was


voiced by Whalley resi­ dent and borough council­ lor, Coun. Joyce Holgate. She added: “Any steps taken towards cracking down on crime have to be applauded.” Neighbourhood Watch


schemes were introduced to help reduce crime, help with solving crime by reporting anything suspi­


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www.ciitheroetoday.co.uk Gill’s licence to help : .By Andrew Gregory


A POLICE officer has decid­ ed to quit her job and launch a new business to help licensees avoid the chaos sur­ rounding new licensing laws. The Clitheroe Advertiser and


Times recently revealed that confusion over new licensing laws meant hundreds of Ribble Valley pubs faced the threat of closure. The outcry surrounding the new licensing laws has prompted the police officer of 12 years to ditch'her days on the beat in favour of life as a busi­ nesswoman. Gill Sherratt (36), who lives in


Sabden, has launched a new company. Licensing Matters, and will start work immediately from new offices in Langho. She said: “The new Licensing


Act requires anyone who sells alcohol to reapply for their licence by August 6th. Despite the deadline being only weeks away, very few people have actu­ ally applied. • “Most people agree that the


cious as well as fusing links between people liv­ ing in the community. Currently there are two


areas in Whalley covered by the scheme, as well as


one in Barrow and one in Wiswell. Anyone interested in


setting up the scheme for their area should call PC Wareing a t Clitheroe


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police on 01200 458711. More details about the launch of the scheme will follow in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’ Whalley Edition.


Opening of new


LITERARY treats will be available to bookworms at Clalderstones NHS Trust now their new library has opened. The dedicated client


library was officially unveiled by tru s t chief executive Russ Pearce. Split over two sites at


the Whalley hospital, the library will contain books worth £6,000. Purchases have been selected from suggestions made by the clients and include modem and classic thrillers, come­ dy, action and romance, as well as poetry and factual books. There is also a range of


spoken word books includ­ ing the “Harry Potter”


series. Clients at Calderstones,


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Langho. They emerged as victors in the


recent Ribble Valley Primary


.Schools Five-a-Side Tourna­ ment, hosted by Stonyhurst Col­ lege.


- A dozen teams from schools across the Valley took part in the , tournament, which revealed a wealth of young footballing tal­ ent.


Particularly pleasing for tour­


nament organisers, officials and spectators alike was the high standard of sportsmanship dis­ played by the young footballers; The team from St Leonard’s,


coached by teacher John Kelly, won all its matches, ending a hard-fought final 2-0 up against runners-up Pendle Primary


School. St Leonard’s goalkeeper, Jake


Wallace kept a clean sheet throughout the tournament.


while his teammates Michael Cox (captain), Ben Phillips, Josh Furlonger, Luke Jarrold, Ryan Thomas, Luke Brereton and Tom'Rigby proved relentless in attack. After the tournament, all the


young players were treated to tea in the college refectory, making it a real day to remember. Our picture shows the team


from St Leonard’s with their win ners’ medals. (L180505/2)


who all have learning diffi­ culties, have played a major role in getting the library up and running. They have registered, labelled and stamped all the books and there are also plans to give those who borrow the books the chance to write reviews which will be used to help other readers make their selections when they visit. , Carol Morris, a trust


manager who has helped set up the library, said: “The opening of the clients’ library has been a real team effort and every­ one involved has worked hard to make this a possi­ bility.”


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A KNIGHT in shining armour presented a brother and sister from the Ribble Valley with special awards in recognition of their brav­ ery and courage. James and Lucy Osborne,


of Old Langho, attended a ceremony at Camelot Theme Park where they each received a knighthood by the park’s very own King Arthur. The pair, who were among a group of 40 chil­ dren, received the honour in front of hundreds of guests after being nominated by


old licensing laws are out of date and are welcoming the new leg­ islation, but the paperwork involved in re-applying for licences can be overwhelming.”


ing basis to anyone who needs The new laws also require


people providing entertainment and even hot food after 11 p.m. to become licensed. I t also means that people


entering the sector for the first time must achieve an accredited licensing qualification if they wish to authorise the sales of alcohol - another first for the industry. Licensing Matters is also


Having spent the past five


years as a licensing officer for Lancashire Police, Mrs Sherratt (pictured) has been responsible on a daily basis for checldng and approving such applications. Now she is set to apply her skills and knowledge from the area to guide people through the maze of new licensing laws.. She said: “Licensing Matters


will manage the whole process. ■W


e’ll take the stress out of it


and cover all the angles. Hand us your paperwork and we’ll do the rest.” Figures obtained by the


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times revealed that, despite having been able to apply since Febra- ary, just 5% of all licensed


establishments in the Ribble Valley have filed applications for a Premises Licence. Mrs Sherratt believes the


launch of her new company will be a welcome relief for the licensed trade across the North West and while the next few months will be critical for Licensing Matters, she is also adamant her business plan stretches beyond this period. She explained: “'While the


new law promises to be less bureaucratic than the old one, there’s no doubt that it will be some time before everyone is comfortable with the new sys­


tem. Licensing Matters will offer


support and advice on an ongo- King Arthur honours brave children


geared up to provide this train­ ing. “The situation is critical for anyone involved in licensing who has not yet re-applied,” said Mrs Sherratt. “The simplest thing is for peo­


ple to get their licenses in before the August deadline. After that the only option vidll be. to apply for a brand new licence, which could prove much more compli­


cated. “From August there will be a


three month period where the councils will continue to process the applications. After Novem­ ber, if you haven’t done your paperwork, you’ll have to shut up shop - it’s as simple as that.” You can contact Mrs Sherratt


on 01254 248899 or visit www.licensingmatters.net. (B070605/1)


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, June 9th, 2005 Training sessions for groups


HELP could be at hand for vol­ untary, community and faith groups across the Ribble Valley. The Hyndburn and Ribble


Valley CVS is sponsoring a lim­ ited number of places on various training sessions aimed at fundr raising, recruiting members, managing finances and making the best use of local media pub­ licity. Local voluntary organisa­


tion Boostrap Enterprise, which has experience in providing this type of training, is working with the CVS to make groups aware of the available sessions. Charges apply for the courses, but a limited number of spon­ sored places are available.


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their parents. The annual event, organised by the theme park, searches for children who have overcome personal difficulties and honours them with the spe- cialaward.: . Parents Heather and


Mark felt three-year-old Lucy, who suffers from cys­ tic fibrosis and six-year-old James, who has had several operations, each deserved the award. Mark said: “They have


been very brave through.all of their treatments and


have really cared for each other. We are all very proud of them and today has been a big treat for the whole


family.” As well as receiving a .


family season pass for Camelot, the children also received a Lancashire and Blackpool Family Fun passport, which enables them to visit a range of tourist destinations. Our picture shows James


and Lucy with their mum. Heather and King Arthur, (s)


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