10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 15th, 2005 Store thefts success


SUCCESS has followed the launch of a poster campaign aimed at cracking down on handbags and purse thefts when shopping in supermarkets. Clitheroe police launched the campaign in con­


junction with the town’s supermarkets warning shoppers to keep an eye on their personal items when shopping. The move - which was the first of its kind in


the Kibble Valley - was aimed particularly at elderly shoppers and mothers. It followed a spate of handbag thefts where thieves had targeted mothers and senior citizens who had left their bags unattended in a pram, pushchair or trolley. Six months after the scheme was first intro­


duced, PC Peter Wareing, crime prevention offi­ cer for Clitheroe police, is pleased to announce that it has beer, successful in combatting the amount of bag thefts in supermarkets. He said: “We can safely say while people still


tend to be on their guard, the poster campaign has helped tremendously in the amount of thefts of handbags and purses.” “The posters, posing the important question:


‘Who’s giving your handbag the eye?’ have encouraged shoppers to think twice before leav­ ing their bags unattended in the shopping trol­ ley.” PC Wareing stressed that although there have


been no bag snatching incidents in supermarkets and Clitheroe is a safe place to shop, he is urging shoppers to continue to keep a watchful eye over their valuables at all times. He added: “Women tend to leave their hand­


bags in their shopping trolleys and it is very important that they stop doing this. They must take simple steps and make sure that their hand­ bags and purses are never left unattended.” Supermarkets in Clitheroe supporting the


campaign include Booths, Kwik-Save, Station Road, Tesco, Duck Street and Sainsbury’s, Moor Lane.


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Born leader Glynne retires as Valley high school’s head


_______By Matalie Cox_______


WHEN the school bell rings sig­ nalling the end of term at one Kibble Valley high school on Tuesday, it will also mark the end of an era. After 16 years at the helm of Rib-


blesdale High School Technology College, headteacher Ms Glynne Ward is retiring. But she leaves the Queens Road


school with no regrets, no list of out­ standing jobs and the satisfaction of knowing she has done her job well. Ms Ward believes it was her des­


tiny to take on the role at Ribbles- dale: “ I believe I was born to be head at Ribblesdale and felt it was right from the first time I came for interview.”


A self-confessed old-fashioned


strict disciplinarian, Ms Ward’s enthusiasm and passion for pupils is obvious: “ It is the kids that matter, that is the most important thing to me. They are central. I am passion­ ate about wanting to give the very best education to every child what­ ever their ability. I want them to leave having had the best educa­ tional opportunities a school can


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BASHALL EAVES


Seasonal party A warm welcome, deli­ cious meal and excel­ lent service awaited members and friends of Bashall Eaves WI when they visited the Red Pump Inn for their Christmas din­ ner in the newly refur­ bished dining room.


Entertainment was provided by Mrs Dot Miller who gave an impromptu catwalk exhibition demon­ strating “umpteen ways to wear a long woolly scarf” .


provide, that is where my heart is.” When she came to Ribblesdale,


Ms Ward was one of a very few women headteachers in the county. She said: “ It was a very brave move by the governing body and they deliberated long and hard about it, they said they took a chance, but felt it worked out very well.” From day one Ms Ward adopted two key philosophies. The first -


“ if


it does not impact on learning do not do it” and the second “ public loyalty, private honesty” . With these views at the heart of


her management style, Ribblesdale began to emerge from under the shadow of the grammar school and gain a reputation it widely deserved with Ms Ward leading from the front. Over time she made a num­ ber of new staffing appointments all in a bid to improve the school. “ I have been very successful by and large with the appointments I have made, but that is something I feel I am quite good at, making appoint­ ments to move the school forward and giving the pupils the best we can. I am never content with sec­ ond best, the kids come first.” Ms Ward paid tribute to Joan


Farley, her first deputy head­ teacher, for steering her through the first difficult months and years with invaluable help and support. Over the past 16 years, under the leadership of Ms Ward, Ribblesdale


has seen great improvements in its examination success. When she came to the school, just 29% of pupils were gaining Rve or more G(iSEs, that has now increased to 68% and is consistently above the national average. “The key is the kids, they are the


highlight,” said Ms Ward. “Every­ one here is working for them and wanting the very very best for them.” Ms Ward has steered Rib­ blesdale through three Ofsted reports - the pinnacle in her opinion coming in 1996 when she still felt there were things to be achieved, but the report was outstanding. “ It was a good measure of where we wanted to be,” said Ms Ward. Over the past 16 years Ms Ward


has worked tirelessly to build the reputation of the school, gaining the trust and faith of the community. During her time in charge the school became one of the first in East Lan­ cashire to gain technology college status. Never afraid to literally knock


down walls to redesign the school layout to create additional space, Ms Ward has also seen three new buildings erected to enable Ribbles­ dale to accommodate increased numbers of pupils. She has also been involved with the development of state-of-the-art IT facilities for pupils: “Whatever our pupils need to access education is here or being


developed here,” she said. Looking back Ms Ward said the hardest time at school was the period after she had succeeded in turning the school around. “ I thought ‘do I go?’ I did consider it, but it never happened, as I had maintenance job to do. The school still had to improve to stand still, but we did not just stand still, gradually we crept up with the results.” After 37 years in teaching, 24 of


them in senior management, Ms Ward feels the time is right to retire. “ I have achieved what I set out to achieve. Now it is time for someone with fresh ideas to step in to that breach and move the school fonvard. I have loved the job and believe I have done a good job. I really do wish the school well in the future and hope it goes from strength to strength.” She now plans to take six months


off and fulfil her ambition of visiting 100 different countries. After that she will reflect on her life and decide what to do next. “ It is not the begin­ ning of the end, just the end of the beginning,” she said. Ms Ward is pictured at a celebra­


tory reunion of staff held at the Calf’s Head in Worston. To her left is David Bowker, a former member of staff and now vice-chairman of the governors, and to the right Dr John Saunders, the current chair­ man of governors. (D081205/1)


Ultraframe boss joins agency board


THE boss of Clitheroe company Ultraframe has been appointed to the board of the North West Region­ al Development Agency. The Government Office for the


North West made the announce­ ment on the same day that Ultra­ frame pic announced its preliminary results for 2005. According to the release, the com­


pany’s UK managing director and group marketing director Vanda Murray (pictured) will not take up her post until April 1st, 2006, “as she is currently engaged in a major busi­ ness transaction.” The appointment ends in December, 2008. Ms Murray will be paid £8,153


per year for a commitment of two days a month. The appointments are made following open competition. Ultraframe has initiated a strategic review to explore options for the group. Within hours of last Wednes­ day’s announcement, there was spec­


ulation in the national press that the group could be broken up and sold. Ms Murray joined the Clitheroe company as a non-executive director in January 2002. In August 2004 she


became Ultraframe pic’s UK manag­ ing director. Preston-born, the mother-of-two


left the former Northlands School to attend sixth form college in the town. She went on to graduate from a French business school in Reims with a degree in European business administration. From there she went


to ICI in Heywood as a graduate trainee before taking a post at York­ shire lighting company GTE. Moving to London, she worked in


security and communication at BET pic, former owner of Anglian Win­ dows. Returning to the North West, she joined Proximity Access Control, becoming sales and marketing direc­ tor in 1991, then MD from 1996 to 2000. The company was acquired by Blick pic in 1996 and she joined its board in 1999. She was awarded the OBE in 2002


for services to industry and export. Ms Murray is currently a non-execu­ tive director for Carillion pic and lives in Macclesfield. Commenting on her appointment,


Bryan Gray, North West agency chairman, said that the board had a vital role to play in driving forward the economic regeneration of the region. The agency’s budget is £1.5 billion over the next three years.


The meal ended with the president Mrs- Jane Spurgeon, thanking the hosts, Martina and John Myerscough, for a very enjoyable evening and wishing everybody a happy Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.


Two teams have entered the quiz at Hurst Green WI on January 30th.


A visit to the opera “ Crazy for You” is planned for February 16th.


The first meeting of 2006 will be on Febru­ ary 6th in the village hall.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Six bells At last the tower of St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, has got six bells. The tower, built by Sir Ralph Pudsay in the late 15th Cen­ tury was designed for a ring of six bells, but until last week there were only four.


On Thursday a new bell from the John Taylor Bell Foundry, Loughborough, and a treble bell from a church in Manchester were installed.


The rector, the Rev. Canon D. Mewis, conducted a short dedication service before the bells were hoisted very slowly into the bell chamber. The children from the village school were invited to look at the bells and join in the prayers.


The new bell bears the inscription “To the past and to the future faithful” .


The rector expressed gratitude to the friends of the church who had raised much of the money to com­ plete this ring of six. Anyone wishing to contribute to the shortfall of about


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£1,000 should contact the rector.


The bells were soon put to use as they rang out on Saturday afternoon for a wed­ ding.


Next Sunday they will be rung in the morn­ ing to welcome people to the Christingle service and in the evening for the carols by candlelight servica


Young farmers Members of Bolton-by- Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed an entertain­ ing talk on crime pre­ vention.


The next meeting will be a Christmas games night, organised by Alison Pilkington. Members wishing to attend should meet in the village at 7-45 p.m.


CHATBURN


Tin can lurky Several residents of The Manor House, Chatbum enjoyed an evening in Whalley Primary School watching “Tin Can Lurky” produced and performed by The Free Range Theatre Company, of Lan­ caster. This excellent play was written fol­ lowing extensive interviewing of older


residents of Lan­ cashire and Cumbria, and some residents from the Manor House had con­ tributed memories of their earlier years. Following the per­ formance copies of a commemorative book “The Wheels of Change,” recording events and memories from the early 20th century were given as keepsakes to all mem- bes of the audience.


It has been a busy time for residents as they also spent an after­ noon at Rowland High School enjoying the hospitality pro­ vided by the students, and a great time was had by all who attended. The enter­ tainment included bingo, a comedian and choir following which, refreshments were enjoyed and gifts received prior to returning to The Manor House.


The following day chil­ dren from Chatburn Primary School visit­ ed the Manor House to perform a selection of Christmas carols and other songs. Resi- dents, visitors and friends enjoyed the morning immensely and Mrs Edith Davies expressed thanks to the teachers and children who each received a small gift.


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Christmas party Presidentof Chipping WI Mrs Rita Joyce, welcomed members to the Christmas party. A buffet supper was prepared and served by the com­ mittee after which members were enter­ tained by an excellent barber's shop quartet called "Sounds Fun" They sang a good mixture of songs including traditional Christmas carols looking very profes­ sional in their neat red jackets and creamy yellow ties. Mrs Joyce expressed thanks. Each mem­ ber brought a present and the wrappings were judged as the competition with Mrs Mattie Ellison win­ ning the prize. The overall competition of the year prize went to Mrs Margaret Whitaker. Raffle winner was Mrs Janette Woodhead and the birthday flowers went to Mrs Barbara Jarvis.


The luncheon club will meet on Wednesday and the walking group on December 30th.


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President of Downham WI Mrs Judith Nixon welcomed members and guests to the Christmas party.


Entertainment was provided by the com­ mittee who gave their rendition of the game “ Call My Bluff” , after six rounds the game ended in a draw. A Jacob’s join supper followed.


The competition cup and gift voucher were presented to Mrs Marion Courtney.


Congratulations were extended to Mrs Eliz­ abeth Wrigley who produced a wonderful scrapbook which was on display at the Cel­ ebration 85 event in King Georges Hall, which 12 members attended.


A reminder of the “Pre­ lude to Christmas” event in St John’s Church, Read, on Monday was given and for the resolution selection meeting on January 4th to which four members will attend.


Lists were circulated for members wishing to order tickets for the show “Crazy for You” in St Mary’s Centre, Clitheroe, in Febru­ ary, and for a games evening on February 22nd.


To end the party carols were sung led by Mr Jim Parker, which is somewhat of a tradi­ tion, the singing get­ ting better each year.


In place of the tradi­ tional gifts being exchanged, members gave a £1 donation to charity.


GISBURN


Carols The annual carols and candlelight service takes place in Gisbum Parish Church on Sunday at 7-30 p.m. and on Christmas Eve, also in church, at 6-30 p.m.


There will be the lovely re-enactment of Christ’s Nativity “ Born in a Stable” , with the story of the “Sad Old Cow”


At 11-30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the first communiion of Christmas will be cel­ ebrated. On Christ­ mas Day itself family communion for Christmas takes place


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MUSICAL sessions are being provided for youngsters living in the Ribble Valley’s most rural areas.


Ribblesdale Nursery in Clitheroe has been taking its “Music on the Move” sessions to parent and toddler groups in Slaidburn, Chipping and Dunsop Bridge.


The sessions, which are held once a month and provide half an hour of family music, are an extension of nursery’s already well established “Rhythm in Raindrops” group. The nursery, which is in the process of being


transformed into one of the Government’s flagship Children’s Centres, hopes to take the group to the village of Gisbum in the New Year.


Fiona Owen, Children’s Centre Development Co-ordinator, commented: “The children learn about rhythm and tempo, have access to a wide range of instruments and develop a wide range and knowledge of songs.”


Picture shows children having fun at the “Music on the Move” session at Slaidburn Village Hall. (B061205/2)


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New Year will be on January 4th at 7-30 p.m. when the speak­ er will be Mrs Mar­ garet Whitaker who will give a slide show on her holiday in St Petersburg.


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