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Fire service talk given


A LIFE-SAVING talk enthralled members of Ciitheroe Probus. After a presentation by


• leading fire-fighter Mick Grimshaw and firefighter Glen Dobson the members of Ciitheroe Prpbus Club are certainly better advised on fire prevention, detec­ tion and survival.


. Representing Lancashire


Fire and Rescue Service, the talk covered many emergency situations dealt with by the Fire Services, and not just those confined to fires. On call 24 hours a day, they and their col­ leagues in the Ciitheroe Fire Service respond imme­ diately to emergency calls to deal with fires, road acci­ dents and the thousand and one other cases where members of the public find themselves in an emer­ gency situation. . Emphasis was made on


the free supply and fitting of a home smoke alarm. This has a sealed 10 year battery (absolutely no use for your TV remote con­ trol, it was pointed out). Ring 0800 169 1125 for a free home fire safety check


• and free smoke alarm. Advice for home safety


included: • ensure that downstairs


doors are closed at night - a modem alarm is sensitive enough to detect the small amount of smoke which escapes under a door. •


if a fire has broken out


on the other side of a door and you find you must open the door don’t grab hold of the possibly hot metal door handle. Use the back of your hand to avoid disabling burns. ® crawl under smoke. . ® keep keys to locked


doors in the same place, and not in a bunch. Make sure keys can be distin­ guished by touch. ® put a blanket or rug


against the door to stop smoke coming underneath. ® ideally have a phone in


the bedroom. ® if fire breaks out open


a window and shout. If there is no response use the open window (or break one with,’* ideally, a strong metal point), cushion the window-frame with blan­ kets and climb out.-Women first, then the man can throw the children out mothers can rarely bring themselves to do that to their children! ® test your smoke alarm


regularly. The vote of thanks was


given by Probus member Dennis Ogden, who observed that the talk had been not only interesting, humorous, and informa­ tive, but potentially life­ saving.- He briefly empha­ sised the hints and tips given by the speakers and reiterated the information about the availability of the free smoke alarm. Ring 0800 169 1125 to arrange for a free home fire safety:


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Go-ahead is given tor a £ 14m. secure unit


TH E go-ahead has been giyen to build a new £14 mil­ lion medium secure unit at Calderstones Hospital. Plans for the application of


36 new beds, to replace existing unsuitable accommodation, was approved by Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council Planning and Development Committee at a recent meeting. The development, submitted


by Calderstones NHS Trust, will replace the existing medium • secure unit (MSU) at the Whal- ley hospital and improve facili­ ties for clients, staff and visi­ tors.


. The proposal, which did not


meet with any objections, will ensure that clients, who all have learning disabilities, will be cared for in a modern and up- to -date facility. The new unit will


include 36 beds, improved edu­ cational, security and recre­ ational facilities, including a gym and expanded outdoor area, and'more comfortable amenities for staff and relatives. Russ Pearce, chief executive


of Calderstones NHS Trust, said: “The Trust is committed to providing the clients with the very best care we can offer. “The replacement MSU will


enable us to bring Calderstones right up to date as a place to live, work, receive and provide


• therapy. It is planned that construc­


tion will begin in early 2006 with the intention that the unit will be in operation by the end


of 2007. “We are aware that there may


be clients, staff- and local resi­ dents who will have a number of


questions about the proposed development. “It is our aim to keep people


informed of-news on the devel­ opment at all times and we will try and answer any questions where possible.” As part of the planning appli­


cation the Trust also submitted proposals for the creation of new native woodland by plant­ ing at least 4,000 trees.


Continental flavour added to school exchange visit


FRENCH pupils on an exchange visit were welcomed to the town by new Ciitheroe Town Mayor, Coun. Allan


Knox. The 24 students, from Lycee Francois Arago, in Per­


pignan, were in the Ribble Valley to spend a week being hosted by pupils from Ciitheroe Royal Grammar School.


' In his first official engagement. The Mayor was


pleased to introduce the foreign visitors to the town, and treat them to a guided tour of the council chamber. He said: “It was enjoyable to meet all the young peo­


ple who were so keen to find out about Ciitheroe.” The third annual -visit by the French school, the 15-


year-olds were accompanied by teachers Mr Francois Sanmartin, who is a member of the twin town associa­ tion, The French Connection, and Miss Monique Galy. Organised by French teachers Miss Del Volgo and Mrs


Raine from CRGS, the pupils enjoyed a host of trips, including visiting Lancaster, Stonyhurst College and Whitbread Brewery in Blackburn, but Mrs Raine said the highlight for the French students was most definite­ ly visiting the Trafford Centre. Pupils from Ciitheroe will visit France in October for


the return trip. Our picture shows the French exchange group with


Coun. Knox. (A050505/2) Generous ladies raise money for causes Spring in their step


COMMUNITY and vol­ untary groups across the Ribble Valley have a spring : in their step. In March, .14 local


organisations benefited from financial handouts totalling more than £40,000. Grants ranging from


£250 to £6,000 from three regional funders, the Chil­ dren’s Fund Local Net­ work, Awards for All and the Community Champi­ ons Fund, were awarded to local groups. The cash will help estab­


GENEROUS ladies of the Royal Forest Lodge 401 put their charitable skills to good use when they raised £800 for two life-sa-ving causes.: The members held a series of events over the past 12


months, which included a bowling competitions and luncheons to raise money for the North West Air Ambu­ lance and First Responders. Members also dug deep into them ppckete by holding festive eyente pveqChrist;mas to.


- boost funds for the charities. The cheque presentation :was held at the Edisford Bridge Hotel, in Ciitheroe, and lady of the year, Mrs Judy Stratton said the money will


. be split between the tjvo charities, which provide invalu­ able services to the coinmunity. • The Royal Forest Lodge 401 committee members meet at Clitheroe’s Conservative Club on the second . - .M o n d a y . q f . e a c h m o n t h . . . , .............


lish new projects, enable organisations already in existence to develop.their work and fund equipment for others. Among those awarded grants were 1st Ciitheroe Scouts who were given £700 towards start up costs and £1,000 towards training and start up costs for the Ribble Val­ ley Lesbian and Gay Young Persons’ Group. Both received their money from the Community Champions Fund. The Children’s Fund Local Network gave a


tart, as well as £2,276 to Pendle Pre School, £6,500 for new equipment at Ciitheroe Canoe Club and £6,979 to’ get Ciitheroe Computer Kids off the ground. Awards for All gave £5,000 for IT equip­ ment to the Tamanna Women’s Group, as well as just over £2,000 to the Uni­ versity of the 'Third Age to help set up an indoor bowl­ ing group. . - Money was also awarded


to Braille IT, Ciitheroe Fair Trade Group, Ciitheroe 2000 and Ribble Valley Youth Theatre. Liz Islam, the Small Groups Develop­ ment Officer at Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service, said: “I t’s great to see so many local groups benefiting from- these grants. This funding will help a number ■ of new projects get off the


ground and enable more established groups to devel­


op their acti-vities. “We know from our work


with local groups that securing funding for their acti-vities is a key issue so L hope that these successes


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Date set for new homes complex


By Julie Magee


a n exclusive development of luxury lodges in Gisburn will be unveiled in


July. Ribblesdale Park, a 16-acre holiday home


development on Gisburne Park Estate, is said to be the country’s first “boutique park” offering high spec custom-built second


homes. The man behind the new venture is owner


Guy Hindley, previously a successful artist based in New York and voted one of the UK’s most eligible bachelors by Tatler maga­


zine. He commented: “The blueprint for Rib­


blesdale is unique as we have created the world’s first, ‘first-class’ park. Our model will define how luxury private parks will operate in the future. We want to offer clients an escape route to the countryside where they can fully relax and enjoy being spoilt by superior levels of service. “'The idea for the development was origi­ nally conceived by my late father as a


response to the farming crisis. Ribblesdale Park is a classic example of rural diversifica­ tion. I feel this model represents the future of declining agricultural communities.” He added: “A key consideration is involv­


ing the local community. We have purpose­ fully not included any restaurants, shops or social areas within the park to encourage res­ idents to venture out and explore the local areas. All ser-vices and materials will be local­ ly sourced to help ensure the local economy also benefits from the park.” The park, which will be unveiled on July


23rd, is set in landscaped gardens, an on-site art gallery, specially commissioned sculp­ tures, a croquet lawn, tennis court and pri­ vate swimming pool. It also boasts walking and cycle trails through Gisburne Park Estate, the sight of the race horses exercising on the estates gallops on the land adjacent to the park. Facilities include state-of-the-art technol­


ogy including bespoke home entertainment systems, communications networks, under­ floor heating, wireless Internet access and CCTV security systems.


The custom-built bedrooms


lodges also have the advantage of optional saunas, exterior hot tubs and conservato­ ries. There is membership


to the Ribblesdale Park Concierge Club - managed by the pri vate members’ club


•quintessentially, a maid service and a 24/7 maintenance team. In total the park will


house 75 custom-built lodges, 10 of which have already been sold. They are available in


four designs and range in price from £157,000 for a basic model, to £228,000 for a deluxe model.


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Ciitheroe Advertiser & T imes, Thursday, May 19th, 2005 7


Youngsters prove


they’re on the ball PRIMARY pupils from across the Valley netted success in a netball tour­ nament. Youngsters from several local


schools took part in the competition held at Ribblesdale High School Tech­ nology College. Organised by PE teacher Miss


Rebecca Simpson and umpired by girls in Year 10 and 11, the contest saw girls representing four Valley schools take on the challenge of pupils from Great Harwood, Balderstone andHigham. Teams from Waddington and West


Bradford, Read St John’s, St James’s and Brookside all entered, but the eventual winner was the squad from Great Harwood. Miss Simpson explained that the


tournament is part of the school’s pri­ mary liaison activities and is aimed at youngsters from Ribblesdale’s feeder area. Our photograph shows some of


those who took part in the primary schools netball tournament. (S270405/4)


Centenary on a bus!


THE appearance of a London bus outside Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery is bound to turn heads on Saturday. The bus is a travelling showroom for


Rotary and was set up to celebrate 100 years of Rotary International. Rotarians from several clubs in the area


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