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Two more patients denied access to life-saving drugs
by Julie Magee Gardeners rewarded
THE efforts of green-fingered Clitheroe residents were rewarded at a presentation. Coun. Allan Knox, the Mayor of
Clitheroe, handed out the town coun cil’s prizes for its annual allotment competition. Overall winners of the garden section
were Mr and Mrs F. R. Sharp, of West View allotments, who won a trophy, £25 and a certificate. Second place was awarded to Mr E. Woodend, from the Whalley Road site, who took home
£15; Mr A. Marsden was in third place, winning £10 and Mr W. R. Manley was highly commended. In the pigeon section first prize, com
prising £25, a cup and certificate, was awarded to Mr K. Croft and second place went to Mr F. Cottam, who won £15. Pictured with Clitheroe Mayor,
Coun. Allan Knox are Ken and Nola Croft, with Beryl and Frank Cottam, Lou and Daphne Marsden and Edward Woodend. (GH040906/1)
Asda stores ‘awash’ with Bowland Fresh milk
BOWLAND FRESH - the premium quality milk produced at 24 Ribble Val ley farms - is now available in 23 more Asda stores in the North West, just a year after it was first trialled in seven of
the supermarket chain’s Lancashire out lets. Research over the past year has shown
that Asda customers are great support ers of locally produced food and drink and the initial success of Bowland Fresh has seen it “rolled out” to many more stores right across the region. The milk comes from 24 specially selected farms in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is collected every day in its own tanker for bottling at a dedicated local centre and onward distribution to retail ers. The initiative is owned by the farm ers themselves, who have formed their
own company - Gisbum-based Connect' Plus.
of the food miles of other milk. Crucially, at a time when low milk prices are driv ing many dairy farmers out of the indus try, Bowland Fresh farmers receive more for their milk than they would on the wholesale market. The greatest feature of the product is
Bowland Fresh milk travels a fraction
that consumers know exactly where their frwh milk comes from and that they are directly supporting the North West’s farmers and their families. The farmers have taken control of the processing part of the supply chain and also the market
ing of the product as a local and highly traceable milk. This means that a decent proportion of the price is reflected in the
amount that reaches the individual pro ducer. William Slinger, Bowland Fresh
farmer, said: “This initiative puts our business on a better footing for the pres ent, and gives us a much better future to look forward, to. As a family we can now look to re-invest something into the future of the business. “If it hadn’t been for Bowland Fresh,
many of the farmers on the scheme would simply have gone out of business in the past year or two. It’s fantastic that we can work directly with a forward- looking retailer like Asda to give them a successful, local product that is both good for the environment and obviously really appreciated by the customer” Karen Todd, Local Sourcing Manager
for Asda, added: “We’re thrilled that Bowland Fresh has been so successful - you only have to look at the sales to see that our customers love it, and it’s great news th a t we can now offer Bowland milk to even more Asda customers across the region.” All the farmers in the scheme produce
their milk to the highest standards of- hygiene and animal husbandry and wel fare. Bowland Fresh Milk can be found in Asda in two-pint and four-pint bottles, attractively branded with the Bowland Fresh logo.
ARMED robbers threatened staff at the Spar shop in Mellor before fleeing with approximately £250 from the till. Two raiders, armed with a crowbdr,
burst into the mini-supermarket in Carter Fold and forced staff to hand oyer the cash.
Armed robbers target village Spar Detectives are examining CCTV
footage and appealing for witnesses to the robbery, which took place a t 6-40 p.m. on Tuesday. Anyone with information is asked to
call Clitheroe police on 01200 443344, or Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
• A PLANNING application 1 ^ been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the conversion of first and second floors into flats (one bedroom), and making the entrance to the flats through an existing window at first floor level. Comments on the proposal at Reads Outfitters, 9 Market Place,
Clitheroe (number 0861) must be
made to the council by November 17th. Other applications submitted for
the Clitheroe area include: Swimming pool enclosure at 55
Pendle Road (0862). Construct second-storey over existing single- storey extension to ■
TWO more Ribble Valley resi dents are struggling to obtain life-saving drugs revealed MP Nigel Evans. Highly critical of the National
Institute for Clinical Excellence’s decision to reject the drug Velcade after it has been approved in Scot land and Wales, he criticised NICE and told us that he had been con tacted by two different constituents regarding two different drugs this week, and the fact that these life saving drugs were not available to them. Mr Evans said: “NICE seem able
to decide who lives and who dies. “I have been contacted regarding
both Velcade and Nexavar. Both these drugs are offering a lifeline to constituents of mine. The con stituent, who needs Nexavar, is being forced to travel to Germany to have the drug at a cost of £3,000 per month. “NICE needs to understand that
these drugs give people a lifeline, and more importantly hope, hope that they can one day make a full recovery. “The fact that Velcade has been
approved in Scotland and Wales puts a .mockery on our system. “Why is it suitable for people liv ing in Scotland and Wales, but not
suitable to save lives in England? “I urge NICE to reconsider their
decisions and allow people to take the drugs that will save or prolong their lives. I urge the Government to look at the frame work at which NICE operates so they are not pre vented from making compassionate decisions.” Read resident Peter Bolton (63),
of Windsor Close, is just one bone marrow cancer sufferer who has so far contacted Mr Evans. He has vowed to lobby the Gov
ernment to force ministers to over rule NICE’S decision that Velcade should not be made available on the NHS. “As I suffer from this illness I am
determined to fight this judgement. In order to do so I intend to enlist the help of other patients with the same disease, multiple myeloma, who live in the Ribble Valley and surrounding areas. “In this way, I hope to form a
group that can exert pressure on our local Members of Parliament to take up our case with the Depart ment of Health and the Govern ment and force them to overrule NICE’S decision,” Mr Bolton explained. Fighting the disease for the past
six years, Mr, Bolton, a business con sultant, jWte%s^s with his wife,'^:: Lyn ne ,- ^e^ y undergone 'two'';; stero-cefllaam^&ts at theOhristieK-
Hospital in Manchester. The sec ond, which he had 18 months ago, has now failed and although he has been having additional chemothera py, he is always on the look-out for a new drug which could improve and extend his life.
Velcade is the only new treatment
for myeloma to be licensed for use in the last 10 years and while it cannot cure patients, it can greatly improve quality of life and extend lives by years.
NICE’S final appraisal said that
although the drug is clinically effec tive its cost-effectiveness has not been “satisfactorily demonstrated”. “In all honesty I think it’s about
lions to the war in Iraq, while we’re told we can’t have the medicine we need.” As well as contacting Mr Evans,
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Mr Bolton, who is a former parish councillor for Read and governor at Read C of E Primary School, has also written to the Secretary of State for Health Patricia Hewitt. Anyone jrh o fli(a:nfcs4o join .Mr Vapport
Witnesses to theft sought
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WITNESSES who saw thieves drive off in a £20,000 horse box from business premises in Whalley are being asked to come forward. Police are appealing for
information after the T- registered Leyland Daf 45 vehicle, pictured, which was stolen while being repaired a t Chaigley Coachworks Ltd at Whal ley Industrial Park, The theft took place
between 5 p.m. on EViday and 7 a.m. the following ■day. Anyone with infor mation regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle should call Clitheroe police on 443344, or Crimestdppers line on 0800555111.
front of dwelliiw rat i Hereford J Drive(0810).'';:
^ • Propps^ pxtensiomto rear-to
form .hew. sitWg ro'om with bed- room .aijoW principally to connwt the dwelling to the jgarden.and cre ate additional space at Crammond Coach House, York Street, (listed building consent (0813/14).
votes. There’s only about 4,000 patients per year that are diagnosed wdth multiple myeloma, which is not a prominent cancer,” added Mr Bolton, who has been a Ribble Val ley resident for almost 20 years. “This Government commits bil
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IF you have never visited the Platform Gallery’s Christmas exhibition, it is time to go along and see what you have been miss ing. The exhibition which
opens tomorrow until Jan uary, is entitled Cornu copia, and features a wide selection of work by both local and national makers. There will be more than
80 artis ts exhibiting, many showing at the Plat form Gallery for the first time. Set to solve all your gift dilemmas, this mixed media exhibition includes glass, ceramics, metal, wood, jewellery, lighting, prints and textiles. There will be a range of
ceramics on display, from simple mugs to majestic vessels as well as a selec tion of sumptuous scarves in printed velvet and
MAKE a dent in your fes tive “to do” list and help a local good cause too at the East Lancashire Hospice Christmas Fair. It takes place at the hos
imuni
www.themunixb.uk Gallery display
wool, stylish silk wraps, ties and cufflinks for men, wonderful wooden boxes, mirrors, lights, pieces to hang on the wall and glit tering glassware to suit all tastes and budgets. All work is available to
take away immediately. For the more extravagant, there is a wonderful selec tion of contemporary jew ellery in silver, gold and non-precious materials. All work is hand-made and many pieces are unique. The gallery will also be
running a programme of festive workshops throughout late Novem ber and December. It is open from 10 a.m.
to 4-30 p.m, Monday to Saturday and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the Christmas exhibition.
Diary date for a good cause Make a date Hospice patron and
pice, in Park Lee Road, Blackburn, next Saturday, November 11th, from 1 to 3 p.m. ’i’he annual event is managed by dedicated vol unteers together with the support of many local enterprises. Activities and stalls such
as Santa’s Grotto, home made cakes, crafts and a tombola will have their usual place, but this year is going to be a little bit extra special!
well-known actor John McArdle will open the event and new attractions include a toy stall, winter plant stall, 20-minute mini-manicures, 10-minute taster massages, a fortune teller, and even horse and “sleigh” rides, weather per mitting. All children go free
while adults are asked to make a donation of just £1, but in return for their goodwill they will receive a glass of mulled wine and a
mince pie. For more information,
call the hospice fund-rais ing team on 01254 660900.
Whatever you want...
with Howard HOWARD MARKS returns to the Burnley Mechanics tonight with a new show and a new book, “Senor Nice - Straight Life from Wales to South America”. Howard's first book, “Mr
Nice”, has now sold 800,000 copies in the UK alone. “Senor Nice”, the follow-up book, was released on October 5th and Howard’s new show, based on the new book, deals with his newly-found celebri ty stardom following his release from prison in 1996. The show, “An Audience with Senor Nice”, starts at 8 p.m. For tickets call the Mechanics box office on 01282 664400.
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Great run for town's latest production
AUDIENCES of around 400 on all four nights made for a memorable run when Clitheroe Parisfi Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society staged “Don’t Dress for Din ner”. This fast-moving farce, directed by
Barbara Simpson, went down a real treat with the near-capacity audiences at the St Mary’s Centre. All the cast gave exceptional and well-received perform ances, their madcap antics keeping the audiences laughing throughout. A repre sentative of the the National Operatic and Dramatic Association was in the audience on opening night and said after wards that he had thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Looking ahead, the group is now
rehearsing for its next big show, the Cole Porter classic “Anything Goes”, to be staged next February. However, it needs more people, especially men, to take on a variety of roles for the production. Any one interested in getting involved will be very welcome at rehearsals, held at the St Mary’s Centre on Tuesdays from 7-45 p.m. For more information, call the soci ety’s secretary Chris Riggs on 01200 458174 after 6 p.m.
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OUR picture shows cast members from the very successful “Don’t Dress for Dinner”, from the left, Clare Greenhaigh, Kelly Foster, Lesley Haworth, Brian Haworth, Terry Till and Michael O’Hagan. (TOl 1009/12)
Lions decide to say it with flowers
FLO'WERS can say many things from sending love to saying sorry. They can also provide an entertaining spec tacle if arranged in an extrava gant way. Clitheroe Lions Club are
organising a fund-raising evening with renowned florist Carl 'V\Hlde, who regularly appears on television’s GMTV and “This Morning”, creating
a variety of quick floral arrangements in his flamboy ant style. Calla lilies, lisianthus and
delphiniums together with many other fragrant and beautiful blooms are sure to enhance the evening as Carl entertains in his inimitable and humorous way. The event, to be held at Oakhill College, 'Whalley, is in
aid of Home-Start Ribble 'Val ley.
Join the celebrity florist on
Tuesday, November 14th, at 7-30 p.m. and enjoy a relaxed and entertaining evening, with wine on arrival. Tickets available from Tony
Smith (01200 424572), Brian Cushing (01254 823002) or Tourist Information Centre (01200 425566).
RATS set for take-off
ANYONE who has ever flown will find the latest play from Ribchester Amateur Theatri cal Society (RATS) hits a familiar, nervous button. . John Godber, one of
Britain’s most prolific and suc cessful playwrights, describes his play, “Departures”, as “a comedy in 10 airports”. Set in the departure lounges
of airports in Europe and America, it follows the for tunes of two budding entrepre neurs, Jim and Steve, who run a fledgling film company which specialises in corporate videos, as they try to build their business and reputations in a world which demands fast travel to their potential clients. The main problem for Jim is
his fear of flying and the home made remedies he relies on, mainly based on alcohol! Steve, his younger partner, is
much more laid back and spends most of his “down time” at various airports on
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his mobile conducting his com- plicated love life. The pair encounter Zoe, a travel rep with a degree in Media Studies and an appetite for getting on in the world of business and love, which she is prepared to share pretty freely around. Zoe joins the firm and the merry- goround starts. Starring a cast of seasoned
RATS regulars, including the welcome return of Charlotte Green, “Departures” is pro duced by Robin Simmons and directed by Keith Flood. It is scheduled for lift off on
Thursday, Friday and Satur day, November the 9th, 10th and 11th, in the Parochial Hall at Ribchester. Take off time is 7-45 p.m. and for those of a nervous disposition the bar will be open from 7 p.m. Tickets are available in
advance from the box office on 01254 878530 or from any member of the production team.
CLITHEROE CONCERTS SOCIETY ctlnesduy 8lh Novem
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At CHthcruc Rnyul Cnimmar Schcwl Sixth Form Centre, York St, CHtlicruc
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Sacconi String Quartet Haydn — String Quartet in B flat Op.50 No. /
Moztirl - Siring Quartet in Eflat K.428
Schubert - String Quartet in D minor D.S/0 Death and the Maiden
Availuble From: Ribblc Valley Tourist Ofllce, Market Place Clitheroc Music, 9 Moor Lane
Or at the door on the evening of the concert Free Parking in the school yard
Level Access front Car Park fo r Disabled
_____Enquiries 01282 778484 or
a.hrookman@
tcsco.net____ Acorn Steiner Kindergarten
Lantern Festival at Whalley Abbey
on Friday the 10th of November from 4.30 until six o’clock.
This is an event for Families with young children. After gathering in the Abbey car park and
lighting lanterns the families will be led by the Kindergarten teacher on a walk past candle lit grottos in the Abbey grounds.
Afterwards there will be refreshments around the fire. There is a small charge to cover entrance to the grounds and refreshments.
Please telephone to inform us of your intention to attend so we can prepare enough cake and juice by calling Rosie on 0 1 2 9 2 7 7 4 1 1 8
On Saturday the 4th of November families can join a Lantern making workshop at Whailey Methodist Church Hall, from 1 pm - 3pm. Contact Rosie to find out more. Reg. Charity 110 9 2 61
Pendle Leisure Trust - 012.82.661234 Tickets:* Adults £12, Full time Students free
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