Clitheroe Advertiser &T1mes, Thursday, July 13th, 2006


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, July 13th, 2006 15 End-of-term fun at Valley schools \ Write to: The Editor, Clilheroc Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clithcroc BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivicn.mcath@castlancsnews.co.^iir]— How will working


parents cope? I AM disgusted that the Trinity Childcare has to close because of the Govenment’s extended school initia­


tive. Are the after-school clubs open dur­


ing the long seven weeks’ holiday? And what ^bout the children who go to special schools outside Clitheroe? I’m one of the many parents who


rely on Trinity childcare during school holidays to enable me to continue my job. My daughter’s school does not have after school and holiday provi­ sion. What are we supposed to do?


J. A. DIXON, Causeway Croft, Clitheroe


Happy holidays at


Coffin Lodge I READ in last week’s paper about


the Coffin Lodge. I was bom on Kay Street and when


I was growing up, every Wakes Weeks (the two weeks starting nearest to July 18th), the lodge, which was owned by the Bleachworks (now the carpet shop) was emptied completely and cleaned out, then it was filled up again ready for the bleachworks to open up again. I don’t remember any


of the moss being seen on the lodge in


those days. The big lodge at the top of Woone


- Lane, started silting up a long time ago. Last time I saw it, it was like a jungle. It would make a nice nature reserve.


G. SHEPHERD (MRS), Candlcmakcrs Court, Clitheroc


Manager needed to


keep service going I AM writing in connection with the Meals on Wheels Service in the Kib­


ble Valley. WRVS, a registered charity, cur­


rently mns the Meals on Wheels serv­ ice in the Ribble Valley and I would like to pass on my thanks to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and enthusiasm over the past 25 years. This is a valuable service that gives service users, the elderly and iso­ lated, the chance to see a friendly face and the opportunity to have a chat with the volunteers. The service has recently seen the


retirement of the project manager, Mrs Eileen Hampshire, who very suc­ cessfully, co-ordinated it. To keep this service running, I am actively looking to replace Eileen in a part-time paid role operating from our Clitheroe


office. If any readers feel they would like to be part of WRVS, as either a paid co-ordinator or volunteer, would they please contact me on 07714898613.


MARK DAVIDSON, WRVS Territory Manager, Lancashire and Cumbria


A dangerous place


where we all walk I HAD a recent appointment at


Clitheroe Hospital. I am disabled and walk with a three­


wheeled walker. The bushes on the right hand side going up to the hospi­ tal are so over-grown it is impossible to get past without going on to the


road. I have seen parents with prams and


a child walking going on to the road. It is dangerous more so because of the speed cars go up and down Chatbum Road.


NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED Group to record


village’s history I AM writing on behalf of Gisburn Historical Society which is a recently formed group of approximately 12 to 15 members.


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DIPPING nets into the school pond proved to be a rewarding experience for children at Pendle


Were you at


Darwen Tech? CALLING all former pupils of Darwen Secondary Tech­ nical School! Organisers are busy


preparing for the annual reunion of pupils who were at the school between 1946 and 1972, to be staged at Darwen Golf Club on Satur­ day, October 28th, and are urging those who now live in Burnley, Pendle and the Rib­ ble Valley to get in touch. Tickets are available from


Mrs Sally Haworth, 45 Enowsley Road, Darwen, BBS 2EG; Darwen Town Hall, in Croft Street, Dar­ wen; or The Kiosk, Sunny- hurst Woods, Darwen.


Wildlife pond proves a hit for primary schoolchildren Headteacher Mrs Margaret Car­


Primary School. Pupils in Mrs Karen Wardle's class took part in pond-dipping in


the wildlife garden, an area which has been, created from derelict and unused land and from which the children reap the benefit as they study all the various “minibeasts” they find in the garden.


rington said that the children had become very knowledgeable about pond activity and had used infor­ mation tex ts and diagrams to recognise their finds, (s)


TV’s Bizi Lizi is nursery guest


SPIDERMAN, Cinderella, rab­ bits and a sunflower joined in the fancy dress fun at a Valley nurs­ ery fun day. Held at Ribblesdale Nursery in


Queen’s Road, the seasonal event raised more than £800. Opened by Cbeebies favourite,


Bizi Lizi, the fair proved very popular attracting more than 200


visitors. There was a barbecue, music


by local band the Pleasers and a bouncy castle, with the organis­ ers - the Friends of Ribblesdale Nursery - hailing it a fantastic success. Pictured are Kate Jackson


(two) with Lucy Hatherell and four-year-old Isobel. (S250606/6)


At the moment we are trying to


build up a collection of mementoes, information and any items of interest about Gisburn and it is for tlffi reason I am writing to you to ask if any of your readers have any of the above items. If anyone has anything to offer us, please be assured that everyd;hing would be carefully looked after, recorded, photocopied and returned to the owner if not donated. We meet on the last Thursday of


alternate months, the next meeting being July 27th in the Festival Hall, Gisburn at 7-30 p.m. and anyone is welcome to come to the meeting.


MARY KIRBY, (Secretary), Snowhill House, Main Street, Gisburn


Join me in this


fun-filled walk I AM writing to make a passionate plea for people to join me on Sunday, July 23rd, for an afternoon stroll with a difference - a sponsored walk across the sands at Morecambe Bay. The walk is in aid of the Meningitis


Trust, a charity which has given me extensive support since I contracted this disease in 2001. My husband saved my life, rushing me to the West­


morland General Hospital in Kendal after finding me unconscious in bed. I used to think of meningitis as a


disease that only affected young chil­ dren; however, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, and spent several months recovering in hospital. The disease has left me deaf in one


ear, but nevertheless I am relatively lucky, as the disease kills hundreds of people in the UK every year, or leaves them with severe disabilities. The eight mile walk starts at the


Amside Promenade at 5 p.m. on July 23rd and arrives at Kents Bank Sta­ tion, Grange-over-Sands at approxi­


mately 8.30 p.m. I urge you to join us - the Meningi­


tis Trust helps people to rebuild their lives, and relies on fund-raising events such as this to continue its work. We ask that participants raise as


much sponsorship money as they can. If you're interested in joining us, con­ tact Christine Hughes on 0845 12047 64 to register for a place now. Regis­ tration costs £5 for adults, £2 for chil­ dren and just £1 for canine compan­


ions. TRACEY INGRAM, Via e-mail.


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Nursery tots put best feet forward in the glorious sunshine


TOTS from a Ribble Valley nursery and kindergarten put their best feet forward fossEharity. Around 80 youngsters from Moorland Nursery, together with 40


from the kindergarten, completed the Barnardo’s Big 'Toddle and raised £1,200. Those aged up to three walked round the nursery garden, with the


pre-school children completing their walk in Brungerley Park. Children, parents and staff are


pictured before setting off on their sponsored walk. (B060606/1)


DEBBIE is pictured receiving a cheque from headteacher Mr Adnitt and some of his pupils (A030706/1)


Something


for everyone DONKEY rides, bouncy castles and tluilling games such as soaking the teach­ ers and a treasure hunt were just some of the attractions on show at a recent fun day. The summer fun day


staged at St Michael and St John Primary School, Clitheroe, attracted crowds of fun-seekers who not only enjoyed the glori­ ous sunshine, but made the most of the activities on offer. Other attractions


included tombola, raffle, face painting, refresh-


ments and plenty of games. A spokesman for the


school said the event, which raised £1,700 for school funds, was a huge success and everyone had


a smashing time. Our picture shows Con­


nor Jones, Joanne Coyne, Danielle Kelly and Jessica Jones getting into the spirit of the fun-packed day. (G010706/2)


A fair winner


MYSTICS MEG and Mog did not foresee the thimder- storm which almost brought a school’s summer fete to a very wet close. The two “psychics”, who


pretended to look into their goldfish bowl to see into the future, proved to be a huge attraction at the event in Clitheroe. Organised by the Friends


of Brookside School, the sea­ sonal fair raised £1,700. As well as a beat-the-


goalie competition, there was ferret bingo, model car racing and Year 6 teacher Mr Phil Clarke and some of his pupils braved the stocks. A staff baby photo quiz


and a treasure hunt added to the entertainment, as did vis­ its from the Fire Brigade and Police. Pictured are Mystic Meg -


Amanda Lord, Mystic Mog - Sue Wrathall and Michael Griffin (10). (S020706/4)


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Helping hand


VALLEY school- children have raised money to help sick or injured youngsters in the region. Pupiis at St


James’s CE School raised £929 for the M edE q u ip 4K id s charity. Debbie Barker,


from the organisa­ tion, said: “The chil­ dren have worked very hard for the charity we are delighted by the sup­ port also shown by Mr Paul Adnitt and all the staff. “I enjoyed talking


to them about the many projects we undertake in improv­ ing the healthcare services for sick or injured children throughout North West.”


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