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Go-ahead for extra beds at


being sought for the build­ ing, which would provide four en-suite bedrooms at ground floor level and six at first floor level, at Roe- field Nursing and Rest Home in Edisford Road. A report to the Planning


and Development Com­ mittee of Ribble Valley Borough Council said the front of the block would face the existing nursing home complex, while the rear of the building would adjoin the wall of Roe- field’s historic walled gar­ den. I t added th a t the application was seeking consent for the siting, design and means of access, with external appearance and landscaping matters being reserved. Planning officials said in


the report although the development would have an impact on the setting of the listed buildings and the countryside, careful consid­ eration of the building’s external appearance and the use of appropriate materials, would “on bal­ ance” make the proposal acceptable. Committee members


agreed with officer recom­ mendations and approved the outline application.


Could face a jail sentence


A DRINK-DRIVER caught behind the wheel in Clitheroe could go to prison. Liam Ian Toothill (31),


of Bank Flat, Station Road, Lancaster, was remanded on bail until April 7th by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to driving a Range Rover in Fell Lane, Clitheroe, with excess alco­ hol. Magistrates ordered pre-sentence reports on Toothill, keeping open the option for a custodial sen­ tence, after hearing that he had three previous alcohol related driving convictions in the past 10 years.


Vandals plea


WITNESSES who saw vandals breaking into allotments in Union Street, Clitheroe, and damaging them are urged to contact the police. Police believe that some


time between 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. on Friday, the offenders made their way into the allot­ ments and vandalised the area. The overall damage caused has been estimated at £50 and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Clitheroe police on 443344.


nursing home A RESUBMITTED application to build a 10 bed accommodation block at a Clitheroe nursing home has been approved by Ribble Valley council lors. Outline permission was


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Kate is tu-tu delighted with her ‘home’ debut


BALLET dancer Kate Wignall is counting down the days to per­ forming for family and friends when she returns from London next month. Kate, pictured, is in her


final year of dance train­ ing at the capital’s presti­ gious Central School of Ballet. Her talent and dedication have earned her a coveted place in the school’s graduate touring company. Ballet Central, now embarking on a UK tour. On April 13th, Ballet


Central will perform at Crosby Civic Hall, giving 19-year-old Kate a long- awaited opportunity to perform to a “home” audi­ ence in the North West. She was born and raised in


Clitheroe and many of her family and friends will travel to Crosby, on Merseyside, to see her dance. She began her training in Manchester, at Parklands Dance School, while studying for her GCSEs at Ribblesdale High School. In 2002 she was offered a full-time place at the London- school. As part of Ballet Cen­


tral, sponsored by Scottish Power, she will perform in a variety of fresh and exciting works on tour, including ballet, contem­ porary dance and jazz dance. Being part of the highly respected touring company provides the dancers with valuable experience in all aspects of putting on a performance, including the preparation


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of the stage and costumes before the show even begins. Ballet Central is a


springboard for talented young a r tis ts about to enter the dance profession. Looking to the future, Kate hopes to fulfil her long-held ambition to join a dance company and


become a professional dancer after she has grad­ uated. In the meantime, her


focus remains on her per­ formances. “I can’t wait for my family to see me on stage,” she said. The tour gives us the opportunity to do what we love best as dancers - perform!”


Charitable couple celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss


A CHARITABLE couple from Clitheroe have been celebrating 60 years of wedded bliss. Edie and Mervyn Lord, of


Victoria Street, held a party at Mytton Fold Hotel, in Langho, for more than 70 family and friends, in honour of their dia­ mond anniversary. The loving pair (pictured),


who have received countless cards and gifts, married in 1945 after a whirlwind wartime romance. Familiar to many from their


days of running the grocery shop in Low Moor, the couple met in Leicester, where Mr Lord was stationed as a leading airscraftman with the RAF and Mrs Lord with the Auxil­ iary Territorial Service. After the war the pair


returned to Clitheroe and Mr Lord resumed his position with the Co-op and Mrs Lord, origi­ nally from East Ham, worked in a few jobs, before the pair decided to set up shop down Low Moor, which they ran for


29 years. Since their retire­ ment, the couple spend most of their free time keeping in con­ tact with their two sons, three grand-children and one great- granddaughter, who live down south and in America. Mr Lord is a member of Pen-


dle Club, while Mrs Lord socialises with her ‘golden girls’ - former members of Clitheroe Soroptimists. Mrs Lord, who said neither


of them have altered since the day they married, wanted to express her thanks to her sons for everything they have done and also to everyone who gave gifts and donations at the party. “It was a very special night,”


said Mrs Lord, “we were treat­ ed like royalty.” The couple, who asked for


donations instead of gifts, raised £530, which will be split between the British Heart Foundation, the Stroke Associ­ ation and Cancer Research. (B100305/3).


Enjoy the pleasures of the great outdoors


THIS week is National Outdoor Week, encourag­ ing people to get out and about in the great out­ doors, but there is one group of countryside enthusiasts in this area that has 52 outdoor weeks every year.


commitment as they train for any emergency and are on permanent call. The 35 members are all volunteers whose ages range from 23 to 55 and whose specialist skills involve medical, rope- work, search techniques, dog handling and casualty handling. Their everyday jobs range from joiners to paramedics, firefighters to company directors. The team, whose area


stretches in the south to Clitheroe and Pendle Hill, responds to about 70 call­ outs a year. As well as find­ ing and rescuing injured or lost walkers, they can be called to major incidents involving all the emergency services or searches where crime or tragedy is suspect­ ed.


Sponsored by the Coun­


tryside Agency, National Outdoor Week plans to involve thousands of peo­ ple in experiencing the beauty and excitement of the countryside. Andy Simpson, one of


the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team members, said: “We back this aim wholeheartedly. There is no doubt that a walk, a picnic or any of the fascinating hobbies that the countryside offers are a great way to keep fit, stim­ ulate the mind and satisfy the soul. “We hope the events of


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A VALLEY entrepreneur was honoured to represent her region at a celebration of women’s enterprise in London. Helen Colley, of Farm­


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house Fare, Clitheroe, was invited to the reception hosted by Women and Equality Minister Jacqui Smith on International Women’s Day. Said Helen: “I t was an


honour to represent East Lancashire at the event and it was great to meet Jacqui Smith. It really was a fantastic evening in a beautiful setting.” The aim of the evening


was to not only celebrate what women have already achieved, but also encour­ age them to act as role models for others. The event followed a series of roadshows where the Min­ ister heard from female businesswomen about what barriers they face when setting up companies and how different agencies could help them overcome these problems. Many of the women mentioned the importance of networking with other


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National Outdoor Week will give more people the confidence to get out into the countryside and enjoy it safely.” For more information


about the mountain rescue team, its work and how you can help, visit its web­ site (www.rpmrt.org.uk), write to RPMRT, 46 Clegg Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5LW, or telephone 01706 229315. You can find out more


about National Outdoor Week at its website (www.nationaloutdoor-


week.org.uk). Bail remand


FORMER Waddington man Ian David Brown, (38) was remanded on bail until April 17th by Black­ burn magistrates. Brown, formerly of Brook Villas, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his former part­ ner.


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and Pendle Mountain Res­ cue Team joined up because they want to put something back into the countryside th a t gives them so much pleasure. I t is a round-the-clock


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Garage plan is given the green light


PLANS to build a detached garage at the front of a Whalley dwelling have been approved. Members of Ribble Valley Borough


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Council’s Planning and Development Com­ mittee gave the application for the scheme in Green Park the go-ahead despite a letter of objection from adjoining residents in Abbey Road. The letter said the removal of a conifer


hedge in preparation for the building of the garage had affected the residents’ privacy and that the height of the building would dominate their garden and outlook. The letter suggested that a smaller, flat


DEDICATED members of staff from Calderstones NHS Trust were rewarded for their long serving efforts at a special ceremony. The event, held at the Clarion


Hotel and Foxfields Restaurant, in Billington, recognised 13 members of staff who have each given 30 years of service to the NHS.


Staff dedication is rewarded Calderstones will pilot new learning scheme He added: “To have given over


roofed garage would have a less detrimental effect on their light and views, while some screen planting would also minimise the effects of the garage which would be close to


Joined by the trusts’ chief execu­


tive, Mr Russ Pearce and chair­ man, Mr Graham Parr, each mem­ ber of staff was presented with a £150 voucher. The second year that NHS staff


have been honoured, Mr Pearce said the event was a tremendous occasion, enjoyed by everyone.


30 years service to the NHS is an excellent achievement and the pre­ sentation is our way of saying thank you.” Our picture shows Mr Parr pre­


senting one of the long serving members of staff, Vivienne Wolton, with her award. (S020305/1)


Power of people wins the day


by Tracy Johnson


PEOPLE power has won the battle against Kemple End being the site for a Ribble Valley “panopticon”. Following a tidal waVe of local


opposition to the proposed 21st Century landmark - voiced at a key public meeting last Wednesday - the steering group behind the pro- ject this week confirmed it will abandon Kemple End and look for alternative sites. Mr Nick Hunt, who represents


East Lancashire’s Environmental Arts Network, was one of the main speakers for the panopticon project a t last week’s meeting a t Hurst Green. He said its objective was to listen to local people and the con­ sensus expressed was firmly against the proposal. “Kemple End was proposed as an


outstanding viewpoint, but the partners in the project, including the council, also saw an opportuni­ ty to address the safety aspects of the site. “However, we respect the strength of public feeling and local


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affection for this beauty spot and we accept that this is not the right place for a panopticon. “We aim to work with local peo­


ple, and not against them. “Therefore, the steering group


will now consider positive options elsewhere, with a view to finding a location and a design that the peo­ ple of Ribble Valley can embrace and enjoy.” The organisers were pleased with


the positive response that the artist, Nayan Kulkami, received from the audience, so intend to press ahead with his “neoSCOPE” viewing wall design, pictured above. The steering group will meet in April to begin its search for the


right location. Partners m the pro­ ject, including Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council, would like to stimu­ late a public debate in order to select an appropriate site. • Do you have a suggestion


about where to site a Ribble Valley panopticon? The new landmark, part of a regional initiative, could bring considerable benefits to the Valley, but organisers are keen to find the right site this time. Send your suggestions to: The


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EW • See pages 18 and 19 for a full


report of the meeting that made them think again about Kemple End.


‘Skoolsout’ club goes to top o f the class


A CHILDREN’S holiday club has been sent to the top of the class by Government inspectors. The “Skoolsout” club, run by


Whalley-based Calderstones NHS Trust, has been given the seal of approval by the Office for Stan­ dards in Education (Ofsted). The holiday club offers discount­ ed childcare to all NHS staff in the


local area. I t is open to children every school holiday and is held in Whalley Village Hall. To receive the Ofsted approval,


Skoolsout had to undergo an inspection and pass 14 national standards including the provision of qualified staff, a safe environment for children, a range of equipment and toys and the ability to cater for


children with special needs. Skoolsout was set up in 2003 and


has provided school holiday activi­ ties to almost 200 children. It caters for children aged three to 14 and runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. The next Skoolsout begins on


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and social care organisations are involved in the pilot and Calderstones is one of the few learning disability trusts to be taking part. The use of e-learning


would enable staff to access training programmes at their desk, at home or in a typical training setting. I t would significantly reduce the need for staff to leave


their kitchen window. However, planning officers recommended approval for the scheme, saying they considered the design and external materials to be acceptable, adding in a report, that the garage would not have “any detrimental effects on the appearance of the general locality”. The officer concluded that there were “no


sustainable reasons for refusal” concerning the effects of the proposal on the amenities of neighbours. However, a suggestion from neighbours that the impact would be less­ ened by some screen planting, was described as “reasonable and appropriate” and added a condition imposed that written approval be obtained from the local planning author­ ity prior to the commencement of the devel­ opment detailing a scheme of screen plant­ ing.


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