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Trust’s delight


at award MANAGERS at Calder- stones NHS Trust are cel­ ebrating after becoming the first NHS tru s t in East Lancashire and only the third in all of Cumbria and Lancashire to be awarded the prestigious Improving Working Lives (IWL) Practice Plus acco­ lade. The IWL standard is an


initiative which enables NHS employers to demon­ strate a commitment to improving the working lives of staff. Practice Plus status is


attained once NHS trusts show evidence that they have in place a range of modem working practices and make improvements to the working lives of staff through engaging in effective partnership working and staff involve­ ment. To achieve Practice Plus


status, the Whalley-based Calderstones NHS Trust needed to undertake a combination of internal self-assessment, carry out extensive interviews with staff and produce a num­ ber of case studies that highlight the initiatives in place which help and sup­ port staff. In addition a team of


five external validators spent a week at Calder­ stones interviewing staff, visiting all areas of the Trust and collecting evi­ dence. Russ Pearce, chief exec­


utive at Calderstones, said: “This is an outstand­ ing achievement for the Trust and it shows that as an organisation we are dedicated to continuously looking at ways to improve the working lives of staff. “The staff who work at


Calderstones are our greatest resource and enable us to provide an excellent service to the clients we care for.” He added: “By showing


the same dedication to our staff as they show in their working lives, we can con­ tinue to provide a service to be proud of.”


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VANDALS caused £100 worth of damage to a gold- coloured MG saloon parked on King Street, Whalley, on Monday night. The car’s offside wing


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THERE were plenty of roars of approval when children at a rural pri­ mary school celebrated Africa week. Youngsters at St


Leonard’s Primary School, Langho, spent a week learning about what life is like in Africa. They enjoyed learning about the Safari, where they had the chance to have a hands-on session in making masks. A wide range of other


exciting activities were held, including drum­ ming workshops and a play entitled “Faces of Africa”. The teachers were


pleased to announce that the event was a “roaring” success. Our picture shows


pupils dressed as African animals for the “Faces of Africa” show. (B060705/3)


Rotarians’ medical aid for Ukraine hospital


regions - thanks to Calderstones NHS Trust. The equipment - which


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includes items such as trolleys, resuscitation kits, blood pressure testers and surplus dressings - has been donated to members of the Rotary Club of South Ribble, who \vill ship out the items to the Ukraine to help equip a hospital.


s s en t ia l medical sup­ plies will be distributed to one of Ukraine’s poorest


Last year the Rotary Club, took


three, 7.5 tonne lorries fully- loaded with vital medical sup­ plies. The goods were used to help improve the living conditions and education for children in the Ukraine. The medical devices donated


include some which have been in storage following the closure of the Whalley-based hospital’s old medical ward, where clients would receive treatment if they were


unwell rather than going to one of the local general hospitals. All items sent to the Rotary


Club will be inspected tor their suitability and once they, have enough, they will be sent by con­ voy to the Ukraine. Mr Ron Bury, project manager


at Calderstones, has helped organise the donation. He said: “The surplus items which have been donated have been in store at Calderstones since the closure of


our old medical and dental wards. “I t seemed a shame to throw


the items away, which were no longer of use, if they can be of benefit elsewhere. After serving a purpose at Calderstones, I hope they can now be put to good use in the Ukraine.” The donation by Calderstones


will be used for the Rotary Club’s 2006 trip, which is intended to depart for the Ukraine in May next year.


f r e e training is available for vol­ unteers involved with groups throughout the Ribble Valley. More information about the issues


that affect all community groups, such as fund-raising, organising committees and committee meet­ ings, recruiting new members and managing finances will be hot top­ ics.


Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS


is working with Bootstrap Enter­ prises (a local voluntary organisa­ tion which has been providing train­ ing for voluntary and community groups for several years) to let peo­ ple know about some of their forth­ coming training sessions that cover a wide range of topics affecting com­ munity organisations. The training sessions are open to


anyone involved in activities with voluntary, community or faith groups in their area. During the ses­ sions everyone has the chance to get involved and find out more about the topic being covered in an infor­ mal and relaxed way. The sessions also provide a great opportunity to meet with others


from different groups to share ideas and experiences. Representatives from local groups have given some really positive feedback about the sessions that they have attended, such as: “A very interesting and informative session, a lot of helpful information and ideas”. Charges do apply for the courses,


but the good news is that Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS is sponsoring a limited number of places for Rib­ ble Valley groups. Places are still available on ses­


sions in September and October including: ® Assertiveness in groups © Promoting diversity and chal­


lenging discrimination 0 Financial planning 0 Developing fund-raising skills O Communication skills © Project planning For more information on the


training sessions, contact Claire Tindall at Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367, or for details of how to apply for a sponsored place, con­ tact Liz Islam at Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS on 01200 42995.


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THERE were 33 little grad­ uates at Acorn Nursery’s graduation party day. Children in class “nursery


two” celebrated their move from nursery to the prepara­


tory school at Oakhill Col­ lege. The nursery children are


included in all the fun activi­ ties of the main school, mak­ ing the transition to prepara­


tory school that much easier. Our picture shows Madison Wyre, from Langho, and Ethan Whowell, from Cop- ster Green, with the school’s principal Philip Mahon.


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A CIRCULAR design favoured by Mrs M. Garner in Walker Street, Clitheroe (s)


STAFF at Calderstones NHS Trust will be able to receive some well-deserved pampering - thanks to a range of complementary therapies. Miss Vanda Tor, a part-


time secretary at the Whalley-based hospital and a qualified comple­ mentary therapist, will be offering her services every Thursday. Staff who book into a


session will have the chance to unwind by indulging in a choice of three therapies and tech­ niques - the Bowen Tech­ nique, Reflexology or the ’ Metamorphic Technique. The Bowen Technique


uses small, gentle moves with fingers and thumbs to specific areas of the body with the intention of creat­ ing harmony within the body and facilitate healing; reflexology uses the thumb along meridian points of the feet to correct energy fields within the body and the metamorphic tech­ nique uses light touches on the feet, hands and head to transform unwanted life patterns on an emotional and physical level. Miss Penny Robinson-


Kerr, human resources manager at the Trust, said: “We recently held a num­ ber of healthy workplace roadshows across the Trust and the complementary therapies were one of the most popular things that staff could try. After prov­ ing so popular we decided to make them regularly available at the Trust and there has already been a great deal of interest in the sessions.” All therapies and tech­


niques will be held in the hospital’s Occupational Health Department and Mil be available for a mini­ mal cost.


Free training for volunteers Children graduate from nursery


Last chance to show off!


ENTRIES close today for our small gardens competi­ tion. A profusion of colour has


enhanced streets in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley’s villages throughout the past few months. We have teamed up with


Hansons Garden Centre, Bar- row, to find the best small gar­ den in the Ribble Valley. June, July and August have


been exceptional months for gardening. Terraces are bloom­ ing and many residents have already taken out their cameras and sent their pictures in. We close our competition


today, but there is still time to drop a picture of the front or back garden of your terraced home to the Clitheroe Advertis­ er and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EW, marked “Garden Competition.” Please make sure that you


supply an address and tele­ phone number to identify where the property is. If you have a digital camera


, and computer, then you can send your entry via e-mail to the edi­ tor: vivien.meath@eastlanc- snews.co.uk The winner will be announced in paper on September 1st.


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