Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 24th, 2005 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


Family joins forces to raise cash for charity


by Natalie Cox


RESEARCH into children’s can­ cer will get a financial boost from the marathon efforts of three run­ ners. In April Alwyn Woodhead, her


partner, Colin Hayes, and her son, John-Lee Woodhead, \vill be run­ ning the London Marathon. The trio is confident that the


run will raise in excess of £4,000 through the Ribble Valley Ladies Luncheon Club towards research into children’s cancer. The good cause is one which has


particular poignancy for Alwyn and John-Lee. About 20 years ago Alwyn lost


her 13-month-old daughter - and John-Lee’s sister - Abbie, to a rare form of liver cancer. The tot had been diagnosed


\vith the disease when she was just six-months-old. At the time Abbie was the


youngest child in the country to have this particular form of can­ cer.


However, two decades on the


good news is that now sufferers of the same illness have a 70% rate of survival. As well as running in memory of


Abbie, the family will also have young Ben Cannings close to their hearts.


Ben was the son of Yvonne


Cannings, and life-long best friend of John-Lee. A happy, healthy 15-year-old,


Ben became ill in June, 1999, and died three weeks later. Although he was suffering from


Hodgkins lymphoma, Ben actual­ ly died from a rare reaction to his chemotherapy treatment. To help the three runners reach


their monetary goal, a number of fund-raising events are being planned. These include a dinner dance


due to take place at Blackburn Rovers’ ground, Ewood Park, on March 5th. Support for the money-making


effort is also coming from Kemple View, with a fund-raising quiz night currently being planned by Zoe Helms on behalf of Black­ burn Ladies Circle. It will take place take place at


Langho Football Club on Wednesday, March 16th. Teams of four are needed to take part, at cost of £10 per team. For more details about this, or


any other event, contact Yvonne Cannings on 07980 576579. Allthough all three runners had


applied to take part in this April’s marathon, initally only Alwyn’s name was selected by the event’s computer.


However, Yvonne Cannings


made some inquiries and the char- ity Cancer Research UK then offered two of its places in the race to Colin and John-Lee. Now they are hoping to fulfill


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Vandals target a parked car


VANDALS damaged the tyres of a blue Ford Fiesta, parked in Simonstone, caus­ ing an estimated £100 worth of damage. Police are investi­ gating.


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Council awarded two out of three


TWO out of three ain’t bad was the view of the Audit Commission on development services pro­ vided by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The Commission - an


independent watchdog responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently and effectively - gave the services two stars out of a possible three. In an independent


report, it found that the council provided “good” development services that have


“uncertain


prospects” for improve­ ment. The services under the


spotlight were planning, building control and envi­ ronmental health. The Audit Commission


inspection team found th a t in those areas the council is providing high quality services, which offer good value for money and perform at a high level in comparison to similar authorities. Mike Thomas, Audit


Commission senior man­ ager, said: “Ribble Valley’s development services have improved significantly in the last two years and have achieved a balance between meeting the needs of the local people and national priorities. “There is scope for


improvement, especially through more effective use of funding and better use of information technology.


I t is not yet clear whether this improvement will be realised in the short to medium term as a number of barriers remain.” Stewart Bailey, the


council’s director of devel­ opment services, said: "This was a thorough investigation by the Audit Commission of three of our core services: environ­ mental health, building control and planning. "We are really pleased


with the commission's findings and committed to addressing the recommen­ dations outlined in the report. "This is an excellent


result and reflects the hard work of everyone in the council's Development Department." To help the service


improve still further, inspectors made a number of recommendations, including: • Improve information


and communication with a number of groups includ­ ing parish councils; • Address capacity


issues by maximising the use of IT and continuing to review the effectiveness of working practices; • Improve service plan­


ning and performance. Copies of the report are


available from Ribble Val­ ley Council or on the Audit Commission website a t www.audit-commis- sion.gov.uk.


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Tasers on stun!


POLICE in Lancashire have been given the go-ahead to be armed with a 50,000-volt stun gun designed to assist in detaining a violent suspect. “Taser” is the name of a US-made hand­


held electric gun, which for the first time ever will be used by officers across the region to stun suspected criminals, who pose a significant threat to officers, them­ selves and others. The yellow weapon, which can fire barbs


up to 21ft. delivering a five-second 50,000- volt shock, is regarded as a “less lethal” alternative to conventional guns. The charge, which leaves two puncture


wounds similar to bee stings, will cause a loss of some voluntary muscle control, resulting in the target falling to the ground or “freezing” on the spot. The gun will only be fired by authorised


firearm officers, who have received specific Taser training and will be carried in a way that minimises anyone confusing them with a conventional firearm. Officers on the street will not routinely


carry it. Commenting on the use of the new


weapon in the police’s fight against crime, head of operations. Assistant Chief Con­ stable Julia Hodson, said: “The police ser­ vice is constantly seeking less than lethal options to resolve dangerous situations safely and without injury.


“The Taser provides officers with anoth­


er tool that may be more appropriate than a conventional firearm in certain circum­ stances. “It reduces the risk to officers, offenders


and members of the public because it can be fired from a distance and is an alterna­ tive to a firearm. “It is a strong visual deterrent that does not cause serious injury and has no lasting


physical effects. “Any use of force by a police officer has


to be proportionate and reasonable - com­ patible with human rights. “The Taser is intended to be a safe


option that gives police officers the chance to incapacitate and overpower, rather than injure someone. “That said, it will not always provide


such an option and there will still be a need for conventional firearms to be available.” Taser stands for Thomas A. Swift’s Elec­


tronic Rifle and police in the US and Cana­ da have been armed with them for 20 years. During that time there have been no


reports of deaths connected to the use. The stun gun was tested in a year-long


operational trial by five forces following which the Home Secretary gave approval for all forces in England and Wales to use it.


Our picture shows one of the Taser stun guns, (s)


Teachers aim to inspire pupils in green issues


INSPIRING today's pupils to take care of tomorrow’s environment will be the focus of a Lan­ cashire County Council conference for teachers. The conference: "North


West Education for Sus­ tainable Development", will take place on March nth at Chipping and Dis­ trict Memorial Hall. Leszek Iwaskow, HMI


specialist adviser for geog­ raphy, will deliver the


keynote address on inte­ grating concepts of sustain­ able development into the school curriculum, the sub­ ject of his recent article in the Times Educational Supplement - "Walking the green walk." Under the 2000 curricu­


lum, all schools are required to promote pupil commit­ ment to sustainable devel­ opment. Workshops for delegates will cover all elements of


sustainable development for both primary and sec­ ondary pupils. Workshops are available


on a first come, first served basis and early application is advised. Details of the conference have been sent to all schools


in Lancashire. For more information


contact David Dunn on 01257 5I6I00 or visit the website www.lancsngfl. ac.uk/lpdscourses


A broad-minded audience for this show!


THEATRE fans are in for a treat when the famous Hull Truck Theatre Company makes its debut in Clitheroe this Satur­


day. I t will bring its latest touring produc­


tion - Gordon Steel’s acclaimed new com­ edy “Kissing Married Women” - to the St Mary’s Centre, on Church Brow. However, those thinking of going should


do so in the knowledge that this comedy is aimed at a broad-minded, adult audience. Promoted by FoRCE, the Friends


group for St Mary’s Centre, this play marks a new step in the life of the town’s community and arts centre. Tickets are now. on sale at St Mary’s


Centre or through the booking line, 01200 424217. They cost £10 or £9 concessions.


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