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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) i I Watchdogs warn over ‘Chinese tricksters’


CONSUMER watchdogs are warn­ ing of "Chinese tricksters” who offer the chance of riches and then cheat people out of money. The scam is well known by now


with e-mails and letters from a sup­ posed Nigerian government and which apparently offer millions of pounds for the transfer of funds to a


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down and stick to the speed limits, the Lan­ cashire Partnership for Road Safety is pub­ licising the places where police officers with speed cameras will be stationed in the com­ ing weeks. These “mobile enforcement” sites are m


A FINE and penalty points for speeding would be a bad way to start the New Year but the answer is simple - don’t speed! In a bid to encourage drivers to slow


addition to the fixed camera sites, where mobile enforcement may still be operated within a 500m length of the camera in any direction.


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Colne motorway should also be aware that mobile enforcement will take place through the current road works right up to their completion.


Refugees send letters of thanks to MU


MEMBERS of the Mothers’ Union of St John’s, Hurst Green, and All Hallows, Mitton, have received letters of thanks from asylum-seekers and refugees in Bradford. Since 2001 the MU members have sup­


ported the Diocesan drop-in centre by sending clothing and household items. The drop-in centre offers practical advice, support and friendship and has become a warm and welcoming place where people can relax, chat to MU vol­ unteers and meet others in similar situa­ tions. Many have gone through traumat­ ic experiences. Nafisa Halim said: “I am from Kabul


in Afghanistan,. I have got three chil­ dren. I am very happy for the fumitme you gave m& Thank-you for everything.”


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STONES were the missiles used to smash four panes of glass in a greenhouse in the garden of a property in Poole End, Whal­ ley. More than £100 in damage was caused when vandals struck the small greenhouse in the early hours of New Year’s Eve.


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UK bank account. In the latest vari­ ation, consumers may receive similar letter or e-mails, but this time origi­ nating from China with a bogus Bank of China "official" allegedly offering up to $70M Hong Kong dol­ lars. County Coun. Doreen Pollitt, Lancashire County Council deputy


should not respond either by tele­ phone or e-mail but, should forward the information to Lancashire Coun­ ty Council's Trading Standards Ser­ vice."


leader, said: "We are aware of an Ormskirk consumer who has recently received this offer. “Anyone receiving offers like this


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dards Officer, Mr Jim Potts, said: "These funds and accounts do not exist and the fraudsters are simply seeking to obtain access to individu­ als' bank accounts. “Anyone responding will be asked


to pay various 'expenses' or find that their accounts are emptied."


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 13th, 2005 11 Ribble Valley folk rally round to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami Hospital will be memorial by Natalie Cox


MONETARY donations received in memory of Clitheroe Town Mayor’s secretary Christine Anne Thompson will be used to help survivors of the tsunami. Mrs Thompson (54), died sudden­


ly in Clitheroe Hospital on Sunday, January 2nd, after being diagnosed with lung cancer in mid December. Her husband, Coun. Robert


Thompson, and daughter, Nicola (26), said that in her last few days Mrs Thompson (pictured) had become increasingly concerned about the news surrounding the escalating problems in those countries affected by the tsunami waves. Over the last few years the family


has been involved with overseas char- itv work, supporting children and lamilies in different countries. As a result Coun. Thompson and his daughter have decided to combine Mrs Thompson’s most recent con­ cerns with her charity efforts and direct donations sent in her memory to a specific project in Sri Lanka which they hope will help rebuild a hospital damaged by the natural dis­ aster. Coun. Thompson, the deputy lead­


ter’s colleagues at Newcastle Univer­ sity is from Sri Lanka and plans to return home and help the 'Thomp­ sons identify a hospital which would benefit from their financial help, as so many were damaged by the tsunami waves. They hope this work will be a lasting legacy to Mrs Thompson. Said Coun. Thompson: “The


money we send to Sri Lanka will be used in a similar way and we will have feedback about the project and know where it is going and have pho­ tographs of what is being done rather than see it going into a large fund.” Mrs Thompson was born in


er of Ribble Valley Borough Council, said: “We have supported disadvan­ taged families in many parts of the world over the last few years. In Rwanda we have helped to educate a child and currently we are supporting the Yaremchuk family in the Ukraine through the International Aid Trust. “We have always had focused


involvement so that we know exactly where the money is going and so that we can get feedback.” The money collected in Mrs


Thompson’s memory will be used specifically to rebuild an existing hos­ pital m Sri Lanka. One of her daugh­


Clitheroe, but brought up at Feazer Farm, Waddington. She was a pupil at Waddington and West Bradford Primary School and Bowland High School before going on to continue her education at secretarial college in Accrington. Her first job was at the Horrocks-


ford Lime Company, before she joined Thomas Ashworth and Co. From there she went to work at Williams and Glyn’s Bank pic, which later became the Royal Bank of Scot­ land. Mrs Thompson worked for the


bank from 1971 to 1978 and from 1985 to 1999, before joining Clitheroe Town Council in July 2000 to under­


Villagers set up their own long-term fund


VILLAGERS keen to help alleviate suffering have created “The Hurst Green and District Tsunami Appeal”. It was born last Wednesday, when more than 25


villagers, representing all age groups and many of Hurst Green's different organisations, met to discuss plans for a whole-village fund-raising effort to help victims of the disaster. The decision reached was a consensus - that every­


one wants to help and that Hurst Green will be com­ mitted to helping those worst affected for the long­


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term. To spur the villagers on, an anonymous benefactor


in the Middle East has volunteered to match the sum raised, adding still more incentive to their efforts. Investigations are now under way into finding a


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k in d e s s from Alan A GENEROUS employee from a Clitheroe super­ market has donated his Christmas hamper to the tsunami appeal. Mr Alan Dixon, who vorks at Tesco in the wine


and spirits department, won the luxury hamper, donated by management and senior staff of the store, from a draw among his colleagues on Christ­ mas Eve. The Clitheroe man, who


has worked at the store for 16 years, decided to return his prize to the store in the wake of the disaster. Alan, from Dunster


Grove, wanted to help raise money and thought re-raffling his hamper would be the best way. He said: “After seeing


the destruction on TV, I thought I could put the


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hamper to far better use.” Customer service man­


ager Ms Tracey King said that all the staff from the store are overwhelmed by Alan’s generosity. The luxury hamper,


which contains goodies such as Christmas pud­ ding, malt whiskey, brandy and chocolate, will be raffled in the store and all the proceeds will go towards the charity appeal. Tickets are avail­ able from the customer service desk. The staff a t Tesco


would also like to thank all their customers who have donated money to the appeal. More than £1,500 has been raised. Our picture shows Mr


Dixon with the hamper. (A100105/4)


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charity that can set up a project for the Ribble Valley village to sponsor, and the first events are already planned, with representatives of various village groups promising to speak to their fellow members and organise other events during the year. Fund-raising for the new appeal begins on Wednes­


day, January 26th. Mr Mark Chenery, landlord of the Bayley Arms, has volunteered to run a raffle alongside the charity quiz night already scheduled for 8 p.m. that evening, with the increased profits to be shared between Macmillan Nurses and the new vil­ lage appeal fund. A major fund-raising event, aimed at encouraging


all age-groups within the village to feel part of the new appeal, is planned for Sunday, February 6th, when the Memorial Hall will play host to a variety of stalls, including a tombola, bring and buy, DVD and CD swopshop, and children's games organised by parents and teachers from St Joseph's Primary


School. For the adults, the roll-a-coin, with the promise of


a bottle of whisky for the best-aimed shot, should encourage a few pounds to change hands. Refreshments will also be available, provided by


members of the Women's Institute. Leaflets are being sent out to all households in the village and outlying areas asking for help, but further details about the quiz can be obtained from the Bayley Arms and for general volunteering from Mrs Gill McDonnell (01254826378). On Saturday, a dozen Hurst Green villagers col­


lected money at Preston North End football stadium for the disaster, helping to raise £3,788 for Christian Aid's work.


take its administration duties and act as mayor’s secretary. As well as being involved with the


town council, Mrs Thompson also supported her husband in his activi­ ties with Ribble Valley Borough


Council. She was a former member of the


Waddington Drama Group, which later became Stage Two Downham. She will be particularly remembered for her performance as Annie Parker in “When We’re Married” and her role as a villager, alongside her daughter, in a re-enactment of “The Railway Children” at the Worth Val­ ley Railway, where the original film was shot. Mrs Thompson was also interested


in the past, at one time undertaking a course in Victorian and Edwardian history. She was also a pastoral assis­ tant with St James’s Church and car­ ried out communion at Castleford Nursing Home, Pendle Court and Clitheroe Nursing Home. Her funeral took place on Tuesday


at St James’s, followed by burial at St Helen’s Church, Waddington. Donations in aid of the Thomp­


son’s tsunami appeal can be sent to Brian Price and Son c/o Mrs Pauline Price, 39 Downham Road, Chat- burn, Clitheroe.


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If you work in the media, advertising or sales you’ll find you’re cooking with gas and the hottest property in town: if you’re not a professional sales person, but got things hanging around you’d like to get rid of, you’ll have good luck finding bidders and buyers everywhere from internet auctions to a postcard in the sweet shop. If you're struggling to stay in shape after the summer avoiding comfort foods and getting out more will make loosing weight a piece of cake. ^ ^


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Read the fine print and have someone else read it too before you sign your name to anything that could be legally or financially binding: there’s a possibility you might commit yourself to something without knowing it. If you’re planning to make changes around and about the house it might be a good idea to get a friend to offer their advice, you could get swept away on a wave of enthusiasm for a look or style that you could come to regret once you have to live with it.


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If you’re thinking of setting up a new money making or fund raising venture a relative may make a better business partner than you think; just be sure to handle things in a professional manner and put your agreement down in black and white. When it comes to cars and computers or any piece of technology or gadgetry you should be wise before the event and if they are not performing as they should have them checked out. tuned up and brought up to scratch before they


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Don't count on people keeping their promises this week, particularly those you don’t know all that well. If the situation is important enough it will be better to get all agreements in writing and have them witnessed. Younger people can be demanding and are likely to be asking for the latest trendy gizmos and gadgets on the market. Don’t give in if it doesn’t make sense to you. and if pester power continues, suggest ways they can earn the extra cash to help pay for it


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You’ll be the rising star in any business or professional meeting you attend this week, so make the most of the situation by putting your plans and proposals on the table. People will be impressed and you’ll soon get support for your ideas. Give some thought to what you expect out of a current personal relationship: are you in agreement with the other person and are their expectations similar to yours? An open discussion will help both of you come to a better understanding.


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There is a restless feeling around you now that is hard to shake, but you can ease it a bit by being gentle with yourself and looking after your health. So often your attention goes to other people or work projects and you overlook your own needs. Make a special place for yourself if you don’t already have one and fill it with things you love like artwork, books, pleasant fabrics and aromas. Having a private retreat ready to welcome you at the end of the day helps keep a stress- inducing world at bay.


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When you look in the mirror you’ll see you’re looking particularly tasty at the moment. This aura of attractiveness puts you In the mood to buy some eye-catching new tops, accessories or stunning aromas. You’ll have good luck if you visit boutiques or antiques shops, as these are more likely to have lovely unique items that will really turn heads. Someone who’s been ill is hoping to see you; if you definitely can’t go. send a greeting card and follow it up with a phone call.


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If you really want to know how your friend or partner feels, pay more attention to their body language than to what they say; much more is revealed in silence than you’ve suspected. Time constrains have made it difficult for you to spend time with someone who’s been issuing a series of invitations, but you need to re-organise your schedule to allow room for this visit; in the months to come you’re more likely to regret the things you didn’t do more than the things you did do.


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Those people who were paying attention to you just a short time ago seem to have faded into the woodwork now. With fewer phone calls coming in you’ll have time to do all those projects you had postponed. Catch up with jobs around and about the house and then enjoy reading a book or catching up with friends. If you want companionship it’ll be up to you to do the inviting, so don’t be afraid to pick up the phone, text a friend or send an email. People will pleased to hear from you.


Party golfers help out MEMBERS of Whalley Golf Club took time out from their New Year’s Eve cele­ brations to hold a raffle, which raised a total of £515 for the Indian Ocean tsuna­ mi victims.


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