2 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 15th, 200S’


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


■ Valley Matters ........................... 4 and 5 ■ Village News.................11,12,13 and 32 ■ Letters................................................. 18 ■ Weekendplus .........................30 and 31 ■ Weekend TV...........................26 and 27 ■ Family Notices.......................24 and 25 ■ Readersplus


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■ Motorsplus................................. 45 to 52 ■ Sport......................... ...................53 to 56 AT A G LA N C E ...


Cub leader honoured - page 8 Respected head retires - page 10


Centre of Kingdom dispute - page 24 It’s D-day for the chapel - page 35


INFORMATION


Duly chemist: Boots the Chemist, 15-19 Castle Street, Ciitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Ciitheroe 425111. Ciitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's P a rk Hospital, B lack b u rn : 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Ste eto n : 01535 652511. Ciitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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Founder’s concern for future of firm


by Vivien Meath


AS shares continued to hover around th e 28p m a rk th is week, th e man who founded Ultraframe 22 years ago spoke of his concern. John Lancaster (63) told


us: “I’m obviously sad to see the current position because I know that there are so many good people at Ultraframe who are unquestionably leaders in the field. “I know the commit­


ment and long hours and hard work put in by so many people, particularly David Moore who has worked exceptionally long hours and suffered tremen­ dous pressure doing his best for the business. The trading environment is very difficult and we are


actively seeing companies in our industry struggling and a number of them are going to the wall.” I t appears almost cer­


tain that Ultraframe’s American interests will be sold off. Mr Lancaster revealed


th a t the decision to expand and invest in the US was not one he favoured at the time. He added: “With the


share price, the American market has been tough. The real problem there is that we got the acquisition fom- weeks before Septem­ ber 11th and the business has struggled since that point. It was bad timing and we put a lot of money into it”. On patents, he com­


our competitors to gain from the large investment we have made over the years in Research and Development. “In a number of signifi­


cant cases we have had to go back to appeal to win the case. “There have been two or


three big ones. We have had to go to appeal to clear things we should have won. We have really had some bad luck. This has allowed our competitors to get a greater gain in time. Even if we have won finan­ cially significant settle­ ments from them, it has cost us.” With regards to conser­


mented: “We have suffered in a number of unfair deci­ sions in the protection of patents which has allowed


vatory roofing systems, something with which Ultraframe has led the field, he said that systems throughout the UK had been based on the compa­ ny’s designs, adding:


Corrie star gets married


“They have tweaked them and gone as near as they could to the patents, and a number have overstepped the mark. We have had to fight them.” With speculation rife


that he could yet return to the business, Mr Lancast­ er was asked if there was anything he could do per­ sonally to save the compa- ny.


He added: “I wish I had


the energy and the resolve, but I haven’t. “The pressure of run­


ning a business this size is a killer and it certainly took its toll on me.” There are uncertain


times ahead and it could well be that 2006 will see the break up of the compa­ ny which grew to become the leading international designer and manufactur­ er of domestic conservato­ ries and sunroom systems.


Declan’s dream trip to Disney World


in the Valley CORONATION Street star Jane Danson married her teenage sweetheart, Robert Beck, at a luxuri­ ous Ribble Valley hotel. Jane, who plays loud­


mouth Leanne Battersby, married the ex-Brookside actor at Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, on Satur­ day. It is understood that two security guards were at the driveway entrance to ensure privacy. Speaking about her wed­


ding day, Jane had said recently: “It started small, but i t ’s been growing by the day. You invite one per­ son, then you have to invite the next.”


Bridge wins


WINNERS at Ciitheroe Bridge Club on Monday were NS Mr C. Pollard and Mrs D. Blake, Mrs J. Mar- tindale and Mrs J. Taylor. EW Mr B. Cuba and Mrs I. Park, Mrs L. Wilkinson and Mrs J. Gilmour. A very successful Christ­


mas party was held on Thursday. A record 74 members attended and thanks are due to the com­ mittee for their careful organisation and to the staff of Waddow Hall for a excellent meal and cheerful service. At the post-prandi­ al bridge table the winners of the George and Beryl Pollard Trophy were: NS Mrs M. Phillips and Col M. Jeffery, Mr and Mrs P. Ward. EW Mrs M. Thompson and Mrs J. Bowker, Mrs B. Wilson and Mr J. Renton. WMJ


Pendle Club


BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were: Mrs Anne Rile, Mrs Doris Blunt, Mrs Frances Porter, Mr Harvey Jackson. New members welcome


every Monday at 1-30 p.m. Christmas solo whist


4 m by Faiza Afzaal


CHRISTMAS came early for a brave Ciitheroe schoolboy who has just enjoyed a holiday of a lifetime. Five-year-old Declan Tattersall,


who has a tumour in his spine, has •recently spent a fortnight with “Mickey Mouse”, “Shrek” and his pals at Disney World in Florida. Declan, a pupil at St Michael and


St John’s School in Ciitheroe, was one of 240 lucky children throughout the country to have been selected for the all-expenses-paid trip by Manchester Airport-based charity, ChildFlight. Established in 1987, ChildFlight -


a charity which specialises in holi­ days for sick and deserving children, takes poorly youngsters of all ages and their families away for a fantasy break. Little Declan lives with his moth­


er, Lea (26), father Kieron (29), and his two-year-old sister Libby, in Stonehill Fold, Grindleton.


The fun-loving youngster was


diagnosed with an astrocytoma (tumour) in the top of his spine when he was just 18 months old. . Although 95% of the tumour was


removed. Declan still had to attend Pendlebury Children’s Hospital in Manchester, to undergo extensive treatment including chemotherapy. Now he is able to lead a normal life,


although he continues to attend hos­ pital for his quarterly scans, where his parents are told that his tumour is continuing to shrink considerably. Commenting on the unforgettable trip. Lea, who is training to be a nurse, said: “We all enjoyed the trip especially Declan. “He was so excited and loved visit­


ing all the Disney World theme parks. He particularly enjoyed tour­ ing around the Universal Studios and seeing the killer whale at the Sea- world centre. The bleak future for Declan is now


a thing of the past and Lea revealed that he is doing exceptionally well


both at home and school. Speaking about his remarkable progress, she said: “He really enjoys school and has made lots of friends. “He takes everything in his stride


and his last school report was excel­ lent. He was supposed to have a scan in September, but did not for some reason, so his last scan was in May and we were told the good news that Declan’s tumour has not grown.” Looking ahead to a bright and


happy future. Lea said: “Declan takes part in all the activities both at home and school and is thriving. “We are very happy with his


progress and are all looking forward to Christmas.”


Lea expressed her gratitude to


ChildFlight and staff at Pendlebury Children’s Hospital who nominated Declan for the “dream” trip. Our picture shows Declan with


parents Lea and Kieron, and sister Libby, having the time of their lives at Disney World with Mickey Mouse, (s)


winners at the Pendle Club were: Mr B. Wood, Mr D. Grant, Mrs K. MacDon­ ald, Mr J. Thornton, Mrs P. Holden, joint 6, Mrs M. Parker and Mr A. Hartley. New members welcome


every Monday at 7 p.m. Domino winners were:


joint 1, V. Giles and G. Berry; joint 3, L. Green and F. Giles: M. Davies. New members welcome


every Friday at 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is held


every Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. and line dancing every Thursday at 1-30 p.m.


End of an era


IT’S the end of an era at Ribblesdale High School Technology College as Glynne Ward retires. On page 10, the


woman who became one of the area’s exceptional headteachers


tells


reporter Natalie Cox how Ribblesdale “felt right” from her first interview.


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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) ShscklebariB Still time


to join the Bird Watch Campaign


THERE is still time - but only just - for local schools to join a Bird Watch Cam­ paign and receive bird feeding equipment worth more than £100. Shackleton’s Garden


Centre, a t Chatbum, has teamed up with bird care company Tom Chambers to launch the winter bird feeding campaign. They are looking for 24 junior or infant schools to take part, each one receiving a Tom Chambers Bird Feeding Station and starter pack of bird food with a retail value of £109. Several schools have already responded, but there are still a few places left for those who get in touch before the final deadline tomorrow, December 16th. Schools taking part will be able to provide a staple


jfood diet of Classic Bird Nuts and Classic Bird Seed, while also introduc­ ing a specialised food to attract new wildlife into the school environment. By providing food for


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birds, the children will be rewarded with watching birds while also making a huge difference to endan­ gered species, helping them to thrive. The cam­ paign will follow the schools over the 12-week period, monitoring the eat­ ing habits and attraction of birds, with one school winning a trip to Martin Mere Wildlife Centre. If your school would like


to take part in this cam­ paign, contact Paul Shack- leton at Shackleton’s Gar­ den Centre on 01200 441230 without delay.


Shock speech


IT was newcomer’s night when Ciitheroe Speakers’ Club recently met at the Young Farmers’ Club. Chaired by Gene


Holmes, relative newcom­ er Chris Martin gave his first speech entitled “A Shocking Experience”. The experience was join­


ing the speakers’ club and the shock was of a pleas­ ant kind. John Adey then dealt light-heartedly with the effect of motor trans­ port on himself and on society. Topic’s chairman


Dorothy Gertson had asked the five newest members to talk about a prized


possession.


Responses ranged from a credit card to a grand­ daughter. All are welcome to sit in for one or two meetings to see what goes on. The next meeting is at the same venue a t 7-30 p.m., January 16th. For inquiries, call 01200 422887.


Sculpture is up for sale THE Ho-use is in need of


a home! The controversial rust­


ing sculpture which has been in situ outside The Grand for 12 months could shortly be on the move. And in an attempt to


relocate the huge metal creation, it has been placed on Internet auc­ tion site e-bay. Unfortunately, the highest closing bid was


just 99p! Manager of the Grand,


Steve Bell, said that there had been a lot of interestdn the work from


people in the art world. They had, unfortunately, been put off by the sheer


size of it. “Even if we sold if for


£1 we would rather sell it to someone who would own and appreciate it than have it end up in a scrapyard,” he said this week. With work now pro­


gressing on the £3m. plus transformation of the Grand into a new ar ts venue, the space is need­ ed. There were mixed views following the unveiling of the sculpture by Polish artist Tom


Swoboda in October last year. Pranksters gave it a cosy homely appearance with green-striped wall­ paper, a coffee table, chairs - even a bottle of red wine and vase of flowers! Any serious offers of


interest in “The Ho-use” should be made to the Grand, via Mr Bell, tel. 01200 426221. Our picture shows


Sculptor Tom Swoboda with his new "Ho-use" sculpture outside the Grand


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Ciitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 15th, 2005 3 Baby Libby’s TV debut By Faiza Afzaal


CLITHEROE baby star Libby Blue Thomas is all set to make her television debut in TV ’s “Hol- lyoaks” tomorrow. And pictured is the mov­


ing moment first-time screen parents Tony and Mandy Hutchinson, will finally hold their baby daughter, whom they have named .Antonia. The young celebrity has


had audiences on the edge of their seats recently. In the popular teen-soap,


Antonia was born two months early and is doing reasonably well in hospital considering her premature birth. However, mother Mandy


(Sarah Jayne Dunn) is suf­ fering from post-natal depression and is not able to connect with her baby daughter. Viewers will see new


father, Tony (Nick Pickard), reassuring his wife that Antonia is finally over the worst of her ordeal.


Eleven-week-old Libby, is


the real-life daughter of self- employed landscape garden­ er Mr Duncan Thomas (44), and his partner Claire Astley (29), of Bolland Prospect. Bom on September 27th,


weighing 71b. l lo z ., she landed her big break when the Chester-based soap bosses approached Kidz National casting agency asking if they had any suit­ able babies for the part. The tot’s first shoot was


when she was just three weeks old and according to her parents, the directors have already branded the novice actress “a natural”. Proud dad Duncan said:


“She has been filming for eight weeks now and has been very comfortable with the actors. According to the directors


she is doing extremely well and we are very proud of her.” Fans of the Channel 4


soap can tune in tomorrow at 6-30 p.m. to find out if Mandy is able to bond with baby .Antonia, (s)


Early morning attack on man


POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault on Henthom Road at the weekend. It is believed a group of


teenagers assaulted a man, who sustained facial injuries during the attack, close to the Milthorne Avenue junction at 10 a.m. Saturday. Anyone with informa­


tion about the incident should contact PC Karl Penlington at Ciitheroe Police station on 01200 443344.


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