Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 2 Clltheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, July 20th, 2006


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Sheriff’s challenge - page 5 Tots’mini safari - page 13


Golfers ‘putt’ cash in pot - page 15 Ban gum and dogs - page 26


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Sunday: noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Blackburn Royal Infirmary: 01254 263555. Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavement Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254


358095. Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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Passengers’ fears at major bus shake-up


by Natalie Cox BUS users fear chaos after a major shake-


up of Ribble Valley services was reveled. Currently the entire service is run by one


Clitheroe-based company which has been described by passengers as professional and


reliable. But from next month the entire system is


being overhauled with the launch of Network


Ribble Valley. From August 14th four different operators


will each be responsible for running part of the service and there will be changes to many


routes. Customers who regularly the buses, cur­


rently provided by Travel For All, described the service as “good quality” with courteous and professional drivers running a timetable which is reliable and to schedule. One passen­ ger said: “The Government encourages us to use public transport but then Lancashire County Council go and do this.” And another added: “As a customer of local


transport for many years can I say how important a professional approach is. Travel for All have courteous, professional staff on


their buses. The buses are clean and well cared for. We all know in business that this takes money and it looks like the owner of Travel for All is willing to commit himself to running a first class service. In the past we have had very bad experiences with different bus firms, even to the point of buses not turning up at all and drivers who didn’t have a clue where­ abouts the villages in the Ribble Valley were. As with everything in life, the cheapest isn’t always the best. It’s cheap for a reason.” When Network Ribble Valley launches next


month Darwen Coach Services, Northern Blue, JS Travel and Tyrer Toms Ltd will pro­ vide the majority of the subsidised bus serv­ ices throughout the Valley. A statement from Lancashire County


Council said: “It is a legal requirement for us to invite tenders for new bus contracts which are considered in terms of price and level of service being offered. The process is open to any bus operator willing to provide services within the terms of the contract.” I t added: “These services wiU maintain at least an hourly Monday to Saturday daytime


"service linking Clitheroe with its surrounding communities, the revised network will be route branded, retain the low floor modern


Band all set for music final


ROCK stars in waiting Marco Galea, of Sabden, and Austin Clarke, of Clitheroe, are through to the final of the Emergenza battle of the bands’ tournament, the world’s biggest unsigned bands competition, this weekend. The 17-year-olds have beat­


en off stiff competition in the two previous rounds and so will be glamming it up with the rest of their band. The Exorsisters, at Manchester’s Academy 2 in Oxford Road this Saturday. Completing the line-up is


lead singer Kurt Krueger (19), of Darwen, lead guitarist Angus Fearfull (18), of Great Harwood, and drummer Chris Kinder (23), of Blackburn. The night will be a difficult


and competitive experience for the boys, who believe th a t their stage presence is what


sets them apart from other bands, but they are relishing the opportunity to go up against 15 of the best bands in the North-West, hoping to proceed to the UK final at the London Astoria. The lads have just finished


recording three songs at the MJM studios


in


Oswaldtwistle, which are avail­ able a t the following: www.myspace.com/theexorsis-


ters Austin, who plays bass gui­


tar, Marco, rhythm guitar and vocals, and Angus are all ex­ pupils of St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, and the band has been together for two years although Marco only joined last October. To check out more details


visit the band’s website, www.theexorsisters.co.uk, or ring Marco on 01282 775567.


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buses and provide new and improved travel­ ling opportunities for the residents of the Rib­


ble Valley. “Information recently released through


Lancashire Local Agenda is as follows - from August 14th Lancashire County Council will launch Network Ribble Valley revising most of the subsidised bus services throughout the Ribble Valley. “This new network is intended to provide a


long-term sustainable network for the rural communities of the area”. However, County Conn. Chris Holtom, who


is pLaimnan of the new Lancashire Local Rib­ ble Valley committee, said future plans for revising the provision of service buses had not been on the agenda. However he added: “If we are in the driving


seat it is highly desirable as we can amend, change or enhance the network”. Coun. Holtom said the changes could prove


to be “a disaster waiting to happen” and said he would raise the issue at last night’s meet­ ing of the committee. The proprietor of Travel For All, Mr Paul


Sharpies, declined to comment on the changes.


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End of an era as children’s club is forced to close


by Faiza Afzaal


IT is the end of an era for a children’s club, which is closing after 11 years of providing childcare to the town’s youngsters. With just one day to go before the end of the


summer term, Clitheroe’s main out-of-school club, based at the Trinity Community Partner­ ship Centre, will close its doors for the last time tomorrow - resulting in the loss of three jobs. The closure is being blamed on falling atten­


dance mainly due to the increasing number of primary schools that have established their own after-school club.


■ Launched in .1995, the centre was the fore­


runner in after-school provision in the Ribble Valley for many years. Hundreds of parents and young children have benefited from the quality pro-vision that has been created thanks to the childcare facilities at Trinity. l l was one of the most established and cer­


tainly the longest-running clubs of its kind in the area. In its heyday, the club accommodated 25 children, however it has been revealed that in recent months it has struggled to attract as little as 10 youngsters. Each evening after school the children were


collected from different schools and escorted to the centre, where they took part in a wide-


range of activities from arts and crafts, discos, drama and sports to playing on the bouncy cas­ tle.


During school holidays the hours were


extended from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing par­ ents to leave their children in a safe and friend­ ly environment while they work. Many parents, children and staff at Trinity


have been dismayed by the news of the closure. Earlier this week, Mrs Linda Kirkman, head of operations at 'Trinity Partnership, said: “Unfortunately, the Government’s extended school initiative has resulted in childcare provi­ sion being created at the majority of schools in Clitheroe.


“This has had severe repercussions on the


service offered at Trinity and for the past six months, the project has incurred substantial losses that cannot be sustained. “We would like to take this opportunity to


thank the Ribble Valley community for their support of the children’s project at Trinity and I am sure that they will support us in wishing the childcare team the very best of luck and success for the future.” Mrs Kirkman added that the centre will con­ tinue to stage children’s parties at the week­


ends. •Parents speak of their disappointment at


closure - see Letters Page 21 Workers get hot under the collar for a good cause!


OUR picture shows


walkers and


runners from Johnson Matthey


ready to their bit for a deserving cause.


(T020706/7)


DESPITE the hot weather workers from Johnson Matthey slipped on their trainers and took p a r t in a sponsored 10km. run/walk in aid of charity. Kind-hearted workers, accompanied by


their families, gathered for the annual sponsored challenge, which was kick-start-


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ed by Clitheroe Mayor Coun. Allan Knox. Johnson Matthey is sponsored by a


group called EHS (En'vironment, Health and Safety) and therefore the workers decided to boost funds for the health sec­ tion of EHS. The money has been donated towards research for breast cancer.


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Valley trio in court charged over ‘cannabis factory’


THE jury in an alleged “cannabis factory” trial has heard details of police surveillance carried out in East Lancashire. One of three men on trial was


• FORMER Grand National winner Bob Champion will be in Gisbum


on Saturday. Mr Champion will be raising money for Cancer Research accompanied by racehorse Redoubtable during an event staged by End House Stud. The White Bull Hotel is staging a fund-raising evening which starts at 7 p.m.


Stonyhurst host to royal guest


A ROYAL visitor was guest of honour when the Ribble Valley hosted a prestigious garden party this week. Picturesque Stonyhurst College


was chosen to host the party for supporters of the Duke of Edin­ burgh’s Award, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Chief guest was HRH The Earl


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WEEKEND WEATHER: It will be cooler this week­ end with temperatures dipping to still a very pleasant 23to24°C.


SUNRISE: 5-07a.m. SUNSET:9-22 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 10-22 p.m.


of Wessex, better known as Prince Edward, who was welcomed by around 450 guests on a glorious July evening. While at the college,' he unveiled a plaque commemorat­ ing his visit, presented various awards and chatted informally to college staff and guests. More pictures in next week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times.


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Valley sailor in Beirut rescue


A CHATBURN man is among 600 soldiers helping to rescue Britons caught up in the Lebanon crisis. Sam Hadcroft (22), who is a former


pupil of Chatburn Primary School and Bowland High School, Grindle- ton, is among Forces personnel on HMS Gloucester evacuating Britons caught up in the conflict between Israel and Hesbollah guerrillas. Yesterday, his mother, Mrs Chris­


tine Gooding, who runs the Brown Cow, in Chatburn, said she was relieved to learn that Sam was okay. She commented: “He called this


OUR picture shows Ribble Valley’s deputy Mayor and Consort,


Coun Mrs Doreen Taylor and Mr Gordon Taylor, with council chief executive David Morris greeting the Prince (B180706/4d)


morning and left a message on the Voicemail to say he is fine and is on his way back to Beirut.”


searched one day by police - and found to be in possession of designer clothing. That man was Martin Grime,


who the Crown allege had organ­ ised and financed cannabis pro­ duction. The prosecution also sug­ gest he was the link between the other two defendants. Grime (33), of Conway Avenue,


Gary Knowles (32), of Park Street, and 34-year-old Stephen Scott, of Mitchell Street, all Clitheroe, all deny conspiracy to


produce and supply cannabis. During January and February


last year, police searched two loca­ tions, Preston Crown Court has been told. One was the address of Knowles


where 54 female plants were said to have been found in an attic and locked bedroom. The other was a unit at the Waverledge Business Park in Great Harwood. There, more than 550 plants


were found which the Crown claim had a potential value of £55,000 to £70,OOO.The court has heard how police surveillance work had earlier been carried out. On one particular date, October 27th, 2004, the defendant Grime


was stopped by a uniformed patrol and a search carried out that after­ noon. Det. Insp. Lee Halstead con­


firmed it had been his decision to have the defendant stopped, to find out what was in a holdall bag. “It would have been inappropri­


ate of me not to find out,” the offi­ cer told the court. Inside the bag, police found designer clothing and shoes. Grime went on to tell an officer that he made his living by selling clothing. One of the defence counsel in the


case, Mr Jeffrey Samuels, suggest­ ed that the police had been “spec­


tacularly wrong”. . (Proceeding)


Youngsters join forces to fight bullying


SCHOOLCHILDREN from Clitheroe joined forces in the fight against bullying. Pupils from Edisford Primary


and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School donned specially-designed sweatshirts and released blue bal­ loons to mark local schoohvear brand Trutex becoming an official sponsor of the Anti-Bullying Alliance. In a bid to beat the bullies Tru­ tex announced its support for the


alliance, which aims to reduce bul­ lying and create safe environments for youngsters to live, grow, play


and learn. Sponsorship from Trutex will


lead to the launch of a competition to design a poster for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week in November. The Clitheroe-based company will also he developing an anti-bullying tag for Blue Friday - a non-uni­ form day when pupils, young peo­ ple and adults dress in blue to show


their commitment to work togeth­ er and stop bullying. Clare Rix, Trutex marketing


director, said: “With cases of bul­ lying hitting the headlines on a regular basis and our relationship with children, parents and schools, we felt very strongly about making some attempt to address the issue through raising awareness of the damage bullying can cause and the help that is available for all those who are affected by it.”


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