Ciitheroe 422324 (Editoriai), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassified) 16 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, January 19th; 2006


Role of nurses helping diabetics


THE role of nurses running diabetic clinics in general practice was described by Sister Stephanie Zak and Sister Debbie Corney at the January meeting of Ribble Valley Diabetic Group.


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■ Both have diplomas in diabetes care and are with the Whalley and Sabden Medical Practice. Speaking of newly-diagnosed diabet­


ics, Stephanie said they were aware of the massive impact on the lives of peo­ ple learning they had diabetes.


’Some went into total denial, refusing


to accept the diagnosis. They would be invited to visit the surgery for chats more often. Diabetics were entitled to free pre­


scriptions, eye tests and chiropody, and- at the annual check-up eye tests, blood tests revealing the state of kidneys, liver and cholesterol and blood pressure tests were essential. From questions asked, it was obvious


th a t not all practices provided the required care and checks. Patients were advised to ask for these


A SPATE of car vandalism has occurred to a number of vehicles parked in the Henthom area of Ciitheroe. ' A silver Audi A4, in Bleasdale Avenue,


had its passenger, window broken by offenders at 11-30 p.m. on Thursday. . They then took a TomTom satellite


navigation device worth £300. ■ In Kemple View, a bull bar and two


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checks and if necessary write to doctors or practice managers. As with anyone, healthy eating and exercise, even a short walk', were impor­


tant. Control of blood sugar levels was


essential, helped, particularly for those on insulin, by self-testing with the many kits now available requiring only a tiny drop of blood from a finger.


. The highest percentage of people with


diabetes were those requiring diet and medication, but not insulin. At the next meeting the group's presi­


dent, Dr Alan Crowther, from Ciitheroe, will speak on "Diabetic problems - over­ weight", following the short AGM. This will be at 7-30 p.m. on February


13 th at the Young Farmers' Centre, Lin­ coln Way, Ciitheroe. Anyone with an interest in diabetes,


whether a diabetic or not, is invited to attend any meeting. Programmes are available from the


secretary, Jean Miller, who will be pleased to answer any inquiries on 01254 824312. .


Appeal for help as vandals target parked cars


glass spot lights, worth £380 were stolen from a Ford Transit between Thursday evening and early Friday. ■ Several wing mirrors were kicked off


cars in The Crescent, Garnett and Edis- ford Roads on Friday evening. Police are appealing for anyone with


information to contact them on 443344 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


. Generous gift helps first responders


A GENEROUS donation by a Waddington group has enabled a Ciitheroe charity to supplement


their equipment. ; . > ^ Ciitheroe Community First


Responders, who meet every Wednesday at Ciitheroe Fire Sta­ tion, received almost £400 from the Royal Forest Lodge 401.. The charity, which is run by


volunteers, has used the money to buy a pulse-oxymeter. ■


Community First Responders,


who are trained by Lancashire Ambulance Service, attend to patients showing signs of heart attacks or breathing difficulties before the ambulance reaches


■ them and there are over 32 in operation across Lancashire... ■ The team in Ciitheroe is always


in need of new volunteers. If you are over 18, have a driv­ ing licence and can spare a few


hours each week and you are interested in joining, please con­ tact Terry on 01200 425325 or view the website www.las-first- responders.com. Our picture shows representa­


tives from Ciitheroe First Responders and the Royal Forest Lodge 401, with one of the pulse- oxymeters bought with the cheque donation of £389.46.- : (S110106/5),


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Drink-drive message is getting through - police


by Duncan Smith


DRINK-DRIVING in Lan­ cashire fell significantly during the festive season crackdown, according to figures just released. More breath tests were carried out


in 2005, but less of those tested were over the drink-drive limit. Throughout the month of Decem­


ber, police officers conducted 3,130 breath tests in Lancashire, an


■ increase of 18.8% on the previous .year. The total number of drivers who


tested positive or refused to provide a sample of breath was 191 (6%) compared to 211 (8%) in 2004. Chief Insp. Tracie O’Cara, Head


of Road Policing, said: “We were determined to take a robust approach to tackling drink-driving over the festive season. “Five hundred more people were


tested this year during the month­ long campaign. Officers throughout the county used high-visibility road­ side checkpoints and early morning tests to crack down on those who put lives in danger by drinking and. driving. It is encouraging to see that whilst substantially more people were tested the number of positive


breath tests has actually decreased. “Over the past year we have made


tremendous efforts to educate the motoring public about the dangers, and consequences of driving while over the limit and the message does seem to getting through.” ■ Across the county there were


2,070 collisions (injury and non­ injury) during December 2005, after which some 750 people were breath- tested. Although 5.6% of those involved in collisions failed breath- tests or failed to provide a sample, this figure is down from over 6% who tested positive following colli­ sions during the 2004 campaign. . Figures released for the first time


in Lancashire also show tha t the proportion of women drivers found to be over the limit is almost equal to the percentage of male drink- drivers. Out of 2,505 men required to.take the test 167 failed (or. refused), while 35 women out of 601 tested provided a positive sample (or refused). . Chief Insp. O’Cara added: "Although there does still seem to be a hard core of people who are deter­ mined to drink and drive - recklessly endangering other road users - this year's reduction is nonetheless sig­ nificant. We will be continuing to reinforce the ‘Don’t drive and drive’, message throughout 2006.”


Increase in numbers of people going to church


CHURCH pews are filling up in Lancashire, according to figures just released. The national statistics on atten­


dance at Church of England church­ es show that the Blackburn Diocese was among 17 (out of 44 nationally) to record increases in all-age weekly and monthly levels of church atten­ dance between 2002 and 2004. The Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt


Rev. Nicholas Reade, has welcomed increases of around 6% between 2003 and 2004. .


“These are highly encouraging fig­


ures, and reflect the valuable work done by our clergy, other ministers and many thousands of faithful Christians concerned to further the growth of the Church of England in Lancashire,” he said. “I was particularly delighted to


read of these foundations for further growth at a time when every parish is working on mission plans for their communities. “I hope today’s figures are just the beginning of a new era of growth in


God’s church in our county.” The figures show tha t average


weekly attendance in Church of England churches in Lancashire rose from 35,600 in 2003 to 37,700 in 2004. Church members on parish electoral rolls rose from 34,700 to 35,600. The Diocesan Director of Mission,


the Rev. Simon Bessant, comment­ ed: “This newly-published evidence that the Church of England in Lan­ cashire is growing for the second year running is very encouraging.


“Today’s figures show that both


Sunday and midweek services are attracting more people, and the increase in’children and young peo­ ple is particularly pleasing. “The Diocese is encouraging a cul- ’


ture of growth through mission plan­ ning, to turn around the commonly held assumption that the Church is dying - and i t looks as if this is beginning to make a difference. The Blackburn Diocese is certainly not dying on its feet - it is increasingly vibrant and open to everybody.”


• TWO memorial benches at Ciitheroe cemetery, Waddington Road, have been destroyed. The damage, estimated to be around £1,000, was caused between Thursday evening and Sunday morning.


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