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A day out to cherish


DURING the April meet­ ing of the the Blackburn and District Blind Society Ribble Valley Branch, the club’s recent day out was discussed. Using their specially


adapted mini-bus, pur­ chased in memory of a Blackburn boy, a lovely day was enjoyed by all. Members travelled


through scenic lanes pass­ ing through hedgerows with primroses in full bloom and late flowering daffodils. No one needed to guess the destination as the bus neared More- cambe promenade and th e y saw Eric. More- cambe’s statue on the seafront. • Members took their own


refreshments and most bought and viewed the indoor market. A different route took them home after a lovely day weather- wise. Residents of Clitheroe


and surrounding villages. are very welcome to the monthly meetings held in . the Henthorne Centre. Please contact the secre­


tary, Mrs Joyce Ferguson on tel: 01254 54143. Transport can often be given. The May meeting is a


member from Clitheroe Speakers’ Club.


Scaling the musicM heights


MUSICIANS from the Ribble Valley will be scal­ ing the heights at a special orchestral workshop on Sunday. International choral


conductor Simon Wright will be leading a special event in Settle College. He has worked with the


BBC Philharmonic, the Philharmonia and the English Chamber Orches­ tra, and also, conducts the Leeds Festival Chorus, The Guildhall Orchestra in York and the Lakeland Sinfonia. On Sunday Mr Wright


will be conducting the combined forces of Settle Orchestra, the Richmond- shire Orchestra and musi­ cians from throughout Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria. The aim is to study


Symphony Number Two by Sibelius. This piece requires a very large orchestra and is usually impossible to perform with local resources. But, by combining musicians from a wide area, a performance of the piece will become a possibility for local music lovers. ■ An informal concert will


take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday and tickets, priced £3, vvill be payable at the door, with accompanied children free.


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A DATE with news presenter and TV personality Natasha Kaplinsky awaited award-winning Clitheroe estate agent Brian Snowden. Brian, who works for Mortimers, was


a winner when the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) held its Annual Awards Dinner at London’s Hilton Hotel. He was nominated as Student of the


Year for his achievements on the Tech­ nical Award in Sales programme and was presented with his award by Miss Kaplinsky. Ruth Lilley, head of Membership and.


Professional Development at the NAEA, said: "The award winners, and all those who have undertaken a course of study, have shown a serious commit­ ment to professionalism and to their per­ sonal career development. "I hope that we will see some of these


high flyers go on to undertake further training and join the 200-plus estate agents who have already signed up for the new NAEA Diploma courses, which are the country's highest recognised qualifications for ekate agents." Our picture shows Brian receiving his award from Natasha Kaplinsky. (s)


Euro-MP calls on Catholic church to change teaching


MILLIONS of lives could be saved if the election of the new Pope heralds a change in the doctrine of the Catholic Church, local Euro-MP Chris Davies said this week. Two years ago the Lib­


eral Democrat MEP, pic­ tured, called on Ribble Valley churchgoers to chal­ lenge Vatican policy after a BBC Panorama pro­ gramme revealed that priests in countries strick­ en by Aids were telling people that condoms pro­ vided no protection from the disease. Catholic authorities con­


tinue to argue th a t the tiny HIV virus can pass through the rubber mem­ branes of condoms. The claim, is flatly


denied by the World Health Organisation, which has described the Vatican's views as "danger­ ous" at a time when the world is facing a pandemic that has already killed 20 million. Mr Davies said this


week th a t by revising church views towards con-


traception, a new Pope could do much to halt the spread of the disease. The MEP argues that,


while the Catholic Church does great humanitarian work in Africa and Latin America, it is exploiting ignorance and promoting a myth that allows a deadly infection to spread. ■ He said: "The election of


a new Pope creates the opportunity to change church doctrine, just as-


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change church


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has happened many times in the past. After all, it was once heretical to claim that the earth went around the sun. : "Whatever the theolo­ gians might say, in prac­ tice, millions of churchgo­ ers refused to follow the rulings of Pope John Paul II on contraception. “Catholic countries


such as Spain and Italy now have the lowest birth rates in Europe."


A STON YHURST pupil has been picked from 6,000 drama students cross the UK to train with the National Youth Theatre on a three-week course in London. Tibu Fortes (18), who is studying A-


Chance of a lifetime for student Tibu Tibu, who is from Tanzania, is also


levels at the college, has appeared in school productions since the age of five and has played leading roles in Shake­ speare plays as well as the rock ‘n’ roll


musical “The Return to the Forbidden Planet”. On. successful completion of the


National Youth Theatre course he will be able to audition for plays in the West End and could tour Europe. Only 80 appli­ cants out of 6,000 have been accepted on the course, which will run from Aueust 3rd to the 27th.


hoping to study social policy and crimi­ nology at the LSE, with a view to prac­ tising law. He said: “This is an exciting opportuni­


ty and I am thrilled to have won a place. I love acting, especially Shakespeare. My favourite role is Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.” . The Head of Theatre Studies, Mrs


Johanna Egar, said: "Membership of the National Youth Theatre is very competi­ tive and it is a great achievement for.Tibu to have been accepted. We are very proud of him."


,. Pictured is Tibu (far right) performing in the college musical “Return to the For­ bidden Planet”, (s)


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Skate park is given the green li:


By Duncan Smith


A NEW state-of-the-art skate park has been approved for Clitheroe cas­


tle’s recreation ground. Given the go-ahead at a recent meeting


of the Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Planning and Development Committee, the park will be built on the site previous­ ly used as a skate park and basket ball court.


' The £170,000 project, headed by Trini­


ty Youth Partnership in conjunction with Ribble Valley Borough Council and fund-, ed by the Lancaster Foundation, mil con­ sist of a series of concrete ramps, with additional safety railing, fencing and lighting provision. Jeff Jackson, chief executive of Trinity,


said he is delighted that they have finally got planning permission. He commented: “We are looking at


early ajutumn when we will be'able to open one of the best outdoor skate parks in the North West.” The council received one letter and a


petition with 14 names objecting to the plan from residents in Woone Lane, whose


properties back on to the skate park. The letter commented that when the


previous skate park was open, their car was vandalised repeatedly and added that the park w'as not used by genuine skaters in the evening, but from young­ sters sitting and drinking, creating noise.


. Other objections included concerns over anti-social behaviour, which includ­ ed an increase in criminal damage and intimidating behaviour and the noise gen­ erated from the skateboards. 'Those objecting felt that the proposed


site is inappropriate and suggested to the council to consider an alternative site away from residential development, such as the old bowling green or the play­ ground. However, officers had recommended the


application tor approval, but stated that there should be ^eguards for those who live and work in proximity to the park. To reduce noise, the construction of the


ramps will be of concrete, the lighting for the park will be restricted to the hours of 8 a.m and 9 p.m and those using the park will be made aware of the by-laws govern­ ing their behaviour.


Who By Duncan Smith


WHO will get your vote at next Thurs­ day’s General Election, or maybe you have


not decided yet? Four candidates are vying to represent Rib­ ble Valley in the next Parliament, each hoping


to poll more votes than their rivals on May 5th. Ousting Conservative NIGEL EVANS - the


area’s MP for the past 13 years - will be a tall order. At the last General Election, in 2001, he was


returned with a comfortable 11,238 majority. Mr Evans, who lives in Pendleton, is hoping to


JULIE YOUNG - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT


LIBERAL DEMOCRAT candi­ date Julie Young lives in Barrow with her husband, Philip. She has three grown up daugh­


ters and is currently the chief exec­ utive of Victim Support Lan­ cashire, the charity that helps vic­ tims of crime. “I am proud and pleased to have


been selected to fight the Ribble Valley constituency at this extreme­ ly important election,” she said. “This is an area I have loved


since a child and have got to know so much better since moving here from Accrington 12 months ago. “The country is at a crossroads


and I believe there has never been a more important time to vote Lib Dem! . “Many people instinctively sup­


port the ideals of freedom, fairness and trust that we are outlining in our manifesto, and our support is growing across the country, in sub­ urban areas like Fulwood and rural areas like the Ribble Valley. “As a mother of three grown-up


daughters, and chief executive of a large charity, I know all about the pressures facing ordinary people day by day. I am looking forward to the time when grandchildren make their appearance and I believe strongly we must take action now to ensure those future generations have a country to be proud of, in a ■ world that is sate and environmen-


tally sound. The Liberal Democrat manifesto otters policies to tackle all the issues people care about - sus­ tainable rural communities, trans­ port, more doctors and nurses, smaller class sizes, educational opportunities for all, more police, better pensions and care for the eld­ erly, fairer taxes and fewer quangos- policies of hope, not fear, and poli­ cies that address the long-term sus­ tainability of our environment, so seriously under threat! “It is also time to restore trust in


politics, and the Lib Dems offer a real alternative to the tired ‘yah- boo’ politics of the past. “I hope that people mil vote for


. hope at this election and that there will be some stunning Lib Dem results on Thursday May 5th.”


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“I WILL ensure that the Ribble Valley will continue to have a strong voice at Westminster,” said Mr Evans. “I will fight on the issues which


concern us all - whether i t be domestic or international - from Post Office closures in Clitheroe to spiralling Third World debt or the plague of AIDS which is consuming whole sections of Africa. “I want lower taxes and the huge


debt which our Government has built up reduced. There should be lower stamp duty and encourage­ ment to those saving for their pen­ sions. Wasteful spending must stop. “Crime is a major concern for us


all. There were over a million vio­ lent crimes last year and a gun crime every hour. The police are diverted from front line detection and prevention to fill in enormous amounts of paperwork - we must free them from needless bureaucra­


build on that majority next week, while his opponents hope to whittle it away. Standing for Labour is JACK DAVENPORT, a Preston City Councillor who lives in the


city’s Ashton area. The Liberal Democrat candidate is JULIE


YOUNG, of Barrow. Representing the United Kingdom Indepen­


dence Party (UKIP) is KEVIN HENRY, of Up


Holland, near Wigan. We contacted each of the candidates and


asked them to tell us something about them­ selves and why Ribble Valley voters should


back them next Thursday. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, our


General Election roundup might help. NIGEL EVANS - CONSERVATIVE


cy and increase their numbers, directing them to the most serious


crimes. “I want to see stiffer sentencing -


especially for repeat offenders - and 1 want mandatory seven-year jail sentences for all serial Class A drug dealers, with no early release. “I want to scrap tuition fees for


all our youngsters at university and for their to be no top-up fees. I want local children to be able to access local schools without tear of being shipped out to Accrington schools. “I want NHS dentists trained


and available locally and more nurses and doctors, and fewer bureaucrats. The NHS will contin­ ue to be free at the point of use. The tact that 5,000 people a year die from MRSA in hospitals is a dis­ grace. Matrons will be given over­ riding powers to help stamp out this scandal. “I want our defences to be strong


THE Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev. Nicholas Readc, is calling on Church of England members to pray about the GenerT, al Election. “I invite parishes to join me in making one of this year’s Rogation Days - Tuesday, May 3rd - a special day of prayer for bur country and guidance of the Holy Spirit, just before we elect a new Parliament'


and Government.” JACK DAVENPORT - LABOUR


“I AM honoured to have this opportunity to represent the Labour Party a t the general


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election,” said Mr Davenport. “Labour has a record of achievement in


government to be proud of; a stronger econo­ my, lower crime, greater spending in the NHS and education, waiting lists down, millions of people out of poverty to name but a few of those achievements. “I will push for continued reform of the


Common Agricultural Policy, on top of the reforms already negotiated by the Labour Government. The subsidy system is outdat­ ed and needs to be changed, but that change


will only come under Labour. “The government has provided £750 mil­


lion to help keep rural post offices open. I would always campaign to keep the rural post


offices open. Labour set targets for providing affordable homes in rural areas, which we exceeded. I would support Labour’s plans to explore ways to increase affordable housing


for local people. “Labour is stronger on fighting crime. I


have seen how effective community support officers have been and will fully support Labour’s plans to increase the number of Community Support Officers, up to 24,000. “I ask for the people of Kibble Valley to


vote for me. As your representative, while you may not always agree with what I say, it will


be my honest opinion. “Labour has a strong record of achieve­


ment, both in urban and rural areas. Vote Labour to build on those achievements and take Ribble Valley forward.”


KEVIN HENRY-UK INDEPENDENCE


UK INDEPENDENCE Party candidate Kevin Henry is a married man mth two grown-


. up daughters, who lives with his wife in Up Hol­ land, Lancashire. He was born and spent his formative years in Blackburn, spending much of


his youthful leisure time in and around the Rib­ ble VaUey, cycling, fishing and hikmg. ■ He is an accountant by profession and holds


six university certificates, diplomas or degrees at graduate, postgraduate and masters level. He has worked for companies both large and small and for a number of years he ran his own accountancy practice with offices in Liverprol, Ormskirk and Wigan. He currently works m the not-for-profit sector running, as chief executive, of a national training and development orgam- sation tor accountants. He has other personal business interests in Liverpool and Proton. He is a Freeman of the City of London, a for-


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mer chairman of both-the British Society of Commerce, the Institute of Cost and Executive Accountant, and was a non-executive director of


West Lancashire NHS Trust for several years. He is a Christian and has been a lay preacher


in the Methodist and Independent Methodist Churches for many years. He is a trustee/direc- tor and hands-on worker (unpaid) for a home­ less charity in Manchester. Among his hobbies he counts supporting


Blackburn Rovers, travel, theatre and painting, having had several one-man exhibitions of his work. He has many years’ experience in local politics, having been a local councillor where he, lives as well as being a district, county council and prospective parliamentary candidate in his


part of lincashire “We in the UK are old enough and wise


enough to make 'our own decisions,” said Mr Henry. We don't need people in Brussels telling us how to conduct our affairs. I agree with hav­ ing a free trade agreement with our European


neighbouis, but strongly believe that the British people are the best people to rule Britain. “I have over 20 years’ experience as a local councillor and have previously been a parlia-


■ mentary candidate. I am not anti-European; I am an opponent of the undemocratic bureau­ cracy that is the European Union.”


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and our servicemen and women to get the equipment they need. I will back Eurofighter (unlike the Lib- Dems), which will secure thousands of highly skilled jobs in our area. “Pensioners must not be the for­


gotten generation. They fought to ensure our freedom. I want to see pensions linked to earnings and the winter fuel allowance and free TV licences to continue. A 50% dis- count on council tax to pensioner households will also be of great


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“We will protect Britain’s borders and have strict controls on immi­


gration and asylum. “The spinning and deceit must stop. I will not promise what I can’t


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