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Race track smash claims dad’s life


By Julie Magee


COMPETING in the sport he loved, local timber company managing director Peter Dear- den has died in a tragic karting accident at Brands Hatch.’ Forty-one-year-old Peter, of


Roman Way, Clitheroe, was involved in a collision at Paddock Hill Bend around 4-30 p.m. when he was com­ peting in a kart championship race during Sunday’s New Era Motorcy­ cle Club meeting. The Brands Hatch medical and


rescue crews were on the scene immediately, but despite prolonged resuscitation at the scene, he died later from his injuries at Darenth Valley Hospital. The other competitor involved


sustained a broken leg. Brands Hatch Circuit owner


MotorSport Vision chief executive Jonathan Palmer, as well as every­ one at MSV, have extended their deepest condolences to Peter's fami­ ly and friends. A spokesman for Kent Police said


they were now investigating the inci­ dent on behalf of the coroner, but there were no suspicious circum­ stances.


Born locally, Peter spent his early


years in New Zealand, returning when he was around seven years old. He attended St Michael and St


Company boss lived for his children and his karting


sport at the age of 13, racing karts at Heysham Head and after racing in various classes, 2004 saw his best season to-date winning the 250 c.c. Superkaft Challenge. , On the back of that he had begun


to compete at the top end of the sport and after the first event at Oul- ton Park two weeks ago was well placed in the MSA British Champi­ onship. Peter had many friends in the area


and also within karting, and was a popular member of the local com­ munity. He doted on his children and his passion for racing. His parents, Maurice and Jean,


John’s RC Primary School in Clitheroe, then St Augustine’s RC High School in Billington. Peter later worked at his family’s


timber business J. and M. Timber in Clitheroe, which he had recently taken over running. He started competing in motor


are absolutely devastated by Peter’s death, as is the whole of his family. He leaves "behind his children Jack (18), Emily (15), Grace (nine), part­ ner Helen and children, sister Helen and brother-in-law Darrell and their family, and former wife Lesley. He will also be sadly missed by his wide circle of friends and fellow racing enthusiasts. Picture shows Peter after \vinning


the 250cc Superkart Challenge in 2004.


P f a Walking all over thie world!


HIGH school pupils preparing to walk around the world are finding that the longest journey begins with a single step. Ribblesdale High School Technology


College has linked up with Ribble Valley Borough Council to organise the “Walk the World” project, promoting physical activi­ ty and healthy eating. Over the next 12 weeks, pupils taking


part will walk around 100 miles each, together clocking up a mind-boggling total of 24,895 miles - the distance around the world’s equator. ■ The pioneering project came about


through discussions between Kath Mitchell, the borough council’s health walks co-ordinator, Maura Hyland, head of PE at the Clitheroe school, and school nurse Adrienne Wright. Initially it was aimed at pupils who


found it difficult to participate in main­ stream competitive sport and PE lessons. Support from Clitheroe shop “Onward


and Outward” also provided some excellent prizes for children who won a “design a logo” competition tor the project.


Among the key aims of the project are


highlighting the health and physical bene­ fits of regular exercise. Walking as a physi­ cal activity that can be incorporated intc most daily routines, and to encourage members of the public to become involved in out-of-hours activities and become trained volunteer walk leaders. Pupils taking part are asked to complete


a personal diary, which will include person­ al targets identified at the bepnning of the project. Health and fitness information relating


to exercise and healthy eating will be included in a project pack to be given to all children. It will also include information on, road safety, a pedometer and reflective clothing for road safety. Incentives, spot prizes and certificates


will be available along the way. Our picture shows pupils Eleanor Tat-


tersall and Naomi .Chapelhow Mth Kath Mitchell and Maura Hyland cheered on by pupils at the launch of the “Walk the World” project. (B080405/5)


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