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“WHALLEY WANNABEES” is the name of the newly-formed group of players which is meeting on Tues­ days at Billington Brass Band Club. All types of theatre productions


are being considered so actors, singers, dancers and announcers are required. “We need all sorts of people to fill


the roles, including acting, singing, dancing, announcing as well as all the front of house and backstage staff,” said the group’s founder, Joan Shorrock. “I t doesn’t matter if you have


never done anything like it, just come and see what is happening. Maybe bring your own ideas.” .. - Joan moved to Whalley from


Whitby nearly two years ago and has many years of experience, both appearing in productions, producing and writing sketches. The group meets at 7-30 p.m.


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Store’s Disney wonderland!


MICKEY MOUSE, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, Snow White and many other Disney characters took over Whalley Spar on Friday. Customers to the store were greeted by staff


dressed as their fayourite characters from the Dis­ ney world to boost funds for the NSPCC. Other attractions during the fun-filled day includ­


ed a tombola and raffle, as well as cakes, tea and cof­ fee stalls. Organiser of the charity event and store manager. Miss Joanne Gillespie, said approximately £800 was raised and a good time was had by all who attended. She added: “I would like to thank all staff and


businesses for their donations.” Our picture shows staff from Whalley Spar in


their weird and wonderful costumes in aid of a deserving cause.


(B060106/1) Pupils’ peace breaks


PUPILS at St Augustine’s RC. High School, Billing­ to n , are enjoying their lunchbreaks in beautiful and peaceful surroundings - thanks to the unveiling of a £30,000 new recre­


ational area. Ribble Valley Mayor


Coun. Peter Ainsworth, and his wife, Thirza, officially kick-started the launch cele­ brations for the secure out­ door area, where youngsters can socialise and enjoy their lunch away from the school’s main playgrounds. Headteacher Mr Anthony


McNamara is pleased with the development, which he believes will motivate chil­ dren to enjoy more time out­ doors. He said: “The need for a


secure, open-air area, where children can sit and enjoy their breaks at lunchtimes away from yards where ball games take place, is one that the school has wanted to address for a long time. “We were delighted to have


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awards night PATIENTS a t Calder­ stones NHS Trust were rewarded for their sterling efforts over the past 12 months a t a glittering awards night. More than 100 people


packed into the St Luke’s Centre, at the Whalley- based hospital, to attend the most prestigious event on the clients’ calendar. The celebratory evening


was a rather dreary looking quadrangle in the middle of the school buildings to an impressive and beautiful area. “Since it has been unveiled, I have received pos­ itive feedback from all the children, who are enjoying their breaks in quiet and safe surroundings.” Mr McNamara expressed


thanks to a local family who donated a table and chairs in memory of their son who was a former pupil at the school. Our picture shows Mr and


Mrs Ainsworth cutting the ribbon to declare the recre­ ational area open. Also pic­ tured is Mr McNamara and pupils at the school. (B014006/3)


Patients scoop prizes at flower show


GREEN-FINGERED patients at Calderstones NHS Trust again proved to be budding gar­ deners after they won a record number of prizes at this year’s Sabden Flower Show. The annual event, which is in


its 63rd year, is organised by the Sabden Horticultural Society and is held in the village’s St Mary’s Hall. This year there were almost


bara Deeming Golden Jubilee Trophy” for best floral arrange­ ment, “The Ann Calvert Hand­ icraft Award”, “The Fred Cot- tam Memorial Trophy” for best tray of vegetables and “The Ernie Sedgwick Cup” for best onion in show. All the entries by patients


120 categories that competitors could enter. These included floral arrange­


ments, best new laid eggs, a homemade wine section and a photography class. In to ta l, patients from


had been grown, made or creat­ ed through activities they had undertaken as part of their care programmes. In addition, all the produce


entered had been grown in allot­ ments a t the Whalley-based hospital. Miss Karen Collins, a manag­


Calderstones entered 30 cate­ gories and won first, second or third in 19 areas. Of the 30 entries there were


also four special prizes awarded and these were for “The Bar­


er at the hospital, helps co-ordi­ nate the p a tien ts ’ daytime activities, is pleased With their success. She commented: “We are


really proud of them. The Sab­ den Show is a real highlight for


the clients and is an event they look forward to all year. “Taking part in the show


really inspires them to make sure they win again at next year’s show.” Meanwhile, Mr Alun Parfitt,


a committee member of Sabden Horticultural Society, said: “This year the clients from Calderstones have exceeded their usual high standards and


were extremely successful in the show. “The society is very glad of


the support afforded by Calder­ stones, as affiliated members of the society.


by their successes and recog­ nised by the various judges. The society hope that the partner­ ship with Calderstones and their success in the show may long continue.”


“Their hard work is reflected


is held to mark the excep­ tional achievements of patients during the past year in their educational and social activities. Among the honours up


for grabs on the night were awards to patients who have completed coaching by Blackburn Rovers, as well as certificates for those who have successful­ ly competed in this year’s Sabden Show, achieved the Passport to Safer Cycling Award and demonstrated extra willingness and dedi­ cation during their activi­ ties. In addition, represen­ tatives from the Sabden Horticultural Society were also in attendance to pres­ ent an award to the client who demonstrated extra special gardening endeav­ ours throughout the year. Mrs Carol Morris, a


modem matron at the hos­ pital, helped to organise the event. She said: “The awards evening is a real highlight on the Calder­ stones calendar.”


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www.clitheroetoday.co.uk MS nurses are vital! by Julie Magee


RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans is backing a campaign spearheaded by local sufferers of the devastating neurological disease Multiple Scle­ rosis. Mr Evans has shown his support


to an early day motion urging the Government to do more to renew its original commitment to the role of MS specialist nurses following fears that many of the posts would be lost in NHS budget cuts. Pressure groups such as The MS


Society say any cuts would be a backward step especially as over the past 10 years the number of nurses has grown dramatically from just a handful in the mid-1990s to nearly 200 at present.


It says at least 300 are required


nationally to ensure equity of access to all those affected by MS. MS specialist nurses provide a


vital lifeline to those people diag­ nosed with MS, which is the most common disabling neurological dis­ ease among young adults. Chairman of The MS Society’s


Ribble Valley branch John Bailey, of Clitheroe, explained: “MS can be a devastating disease. Its symptoms include pain, exhaustion, depres­ sion, and loss of sight and mobility. For some people it comes and goes, while for others, it is progressive and becomes severely disabling. “We have 30 members in this


area who have MS themselves, or who care for or know someone with the condition. They all rely heavily


on the services that MS nurses pro­ vide, services th a t need to be expanded and improved, not reduced.” He added: “This is an issue that


must remain at the top of the Gov­ ernment’s agenda and we appreci­ ate the support shown by Mr Evans.” Ribble Valley sufferers use servic­


es based at the Royal Preston Hos­ pital overseen by the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Founda­ tion Trust. A spokesperson for the Trust said that it was heavily reliant on what funding it could secure. Our picture shows MS Rib­ ble Valley branch committee mem­ ber Jenny Moorby, Mr Bailey, wel­ fare officer Joan Hartley and Rib­ ble Valley MP Mr Evans, (s)


Mountaineers’ winter meeting


CLITHEROE Mountaineering Club’s winter programme of indoor meetings started with a members’ slide evening and a discussion about the use of Global Posi­ tioning Systems for navigation in moun­ tain areas. Photographs reflected the wide variety


of activities enjoyed by members in vari­ ous parts of Europe and the United States during 2006, including ice climbing in the Lake District, Scotland and at Rjukan in Norway, rock scrambling in Austria and Majorca, cycle touring in Ireland and a visit to Yosemite National Park. Also fea­ tured were photographs of the club’s recent weekend visits to Dolgellau and Coniston. The club’s next indoor meeting will be


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day, members travelled to Troutbeck, Cumbria, where they set off in dark, misty conditions towards Town Head and the Tongue to scramble up its south ridge. The party then continued north to descend to Trout Beck and climbed the craggy Broad How via a bracken-filled ghyll. From here a long ascent brought the group to Caudale Moor and the sum­ mit of Stoney Cove Pike, from where com­ pass bearings needed to be taken to locate the steep descent into Threshthwaite Mouth for a further climb to the beacon on Thomthwaite Crag. While lunch was enjoyed in the shelter


of a dry stone wall, the weather improved giving atmospheric views towards Lake Windermere and 111 Bell, making the lat­ ter look like a peak of alpine proportions. On reaching the Garbum Pass, the party de.scended to the Limefitt Park camping site to return to the cars. The club’s next outdoor meets will be a


visit to Wild Boar Fell on Sunday, Octo­ ber 22nd, leaving the council offices car park at 8 a.m. and a weekend meet at Deiniolen near Llanberis on October 27th and 28th. Further details may be obtained from Valerie Grooby, the week­ end meets’ organiser, on 01200 428766. Midweek climbing meets will continue


during the winter on Thursday evenings, but will now take place on local climbing walls due to the limited hours of daylight. Anyone interested in taking part should contact either Bern Hardman on 01254 824856, or Tony Halliwell on 01200 429396.


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