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Thomas hits all the right notes


A SCHOOLBOY has hit the right notes after becoming one of the youngest mem­ bers to join the Lancashire Youth Con­


cert Band. Thomas Hughes-Gooding (11), of


Rogersfield, Langho, is set to join other talented musicians from across the coun­ ty playing the clarinet in the traditional


wind band. Established in 1976, the prestigious


band is one of the senior ensembles in Lancashire and tours on a regular basis including overseas locations such as America, Australia and Europe. Thomas, who also enjoys playing the


Cash aid for police dogs’ retirement


CASH to help police handlers look after their dogs when they become too old for the force is continuing to pour in. A total of £130 was raised dur­


ing a dog rescue day at Towneley Hall, Burnley, to boost funds for the Retired Police Dogs’ Benevo­ lent Fund. Animal lover Mrs Sheila Maw,


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This week you have a real knack for spotting the potential in plans and projects other people write off as lost causes. You’re at your best when you’re working as part of a team with a clear set of aims and objectives. It’s easy for you to forgive and forget when you need to, and you aim to see the best in everyone. Just be careful not to take your big­ heartedness too far, you might end up promising more than you can deliver.


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It won’t do your reputation any good at all if you carry on spending time with people who come across as weird, way out or wacky. You may see them as something special, but they could just be confused. It’s Important to be realistic - you tend to idealise people you spend your time with this week, and you could easily end up being disappointed with them once reality sets in.


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what you want, but you do need to be careful about coming on too strong. Luckily, you're canny enough to see when it’s a good idea to step back a little and compromise. Because you can assess situations rapidly it’s unlikely you’ll get Involved in any real arguments. You’re concerned about what really matters, and don’t want to be diverted by trivia.


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who launched the scheme earlier this year, hosted a stall selling bric- a-brac, books and other goodies. Speaking about the fund-raiser,


Mrs Maw said: “We had a great time and crowds of people turned out in force and donated generous­ ly. We sold lots of books and peo­ ple were keen to know more about the dogs’ pension scheme.”


Mrs Maw, who lives in Whalley,


is encouraging people to continue pledging support for the scheme. Anyone wishing to donate can call Mrs Maw on 01254 823136. Our picture shows (from left to


right) volunteers Mrs Hazel Lans- dell, Mrs Rhona Westwell and Mrs Maw at the charitable event at Towneley. (s)


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Your friends are demanding your attention and it’s hard to turn your energies to anything else. You'll find that you spend a lot of time together this week, with plenty of chatter and good times to be had. Everyone does seem to be a touch on the sensitive side, so you need to be prepared to be careful what you say and ready to offer comfort if anyone gets a little offended, even if you believe they are over reacting.


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You feel incredibly sociable and you want to get out, hit the hot spots and have a really good time. You’ll happily talk with anyone you meet and are constantly looking for the chance to have fun. Not everyone can keep up with you, and you have to be prepared to make allowances if friends say they're whacked out and don't have the energy for another night out Don’t worry about it. You won't be short of company.


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You need to be careful that the green^yed monster - envy - doesn’t take control of your life this week. Being so prone to feeling jealousy can lead you into all sorts of problems. It’s all too easy to see hidden agendas when there aren't any and to get earned away with your feelings. Try to be a little less intense if you can. and you'll find that the week passes much more easily.


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The focus is on your finances this week. You're usually good with money, but there are some times when you Just want to spend, spend, spend. The real temptation is the range of wonderful gadgets you keep seeing in stores, magazines and on the net You find it hard to resist new gizmos and can’t wart to get you hands on the latest versions. But ask yourself -


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Your imagination is running riot and you’re coming up with all sorts of weird and wonderful Ideas. Being more sensitive to all the signals around you, means that life is confusing this vi/eek. Interesting, but confusing. It doesn’t take too much effort to drag yourself away fiom your daydreams and be logical and serious when you need to be, but it's so nice to have your head in the clouds that much of the time you don’t bother.


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Your brain Is buzzing and you can hardly stop talking with all those ideas spinning around your head. You want everyone to know what you think and what you’re Interested in or involved with. Trouble is, you're not half as interested in listening to what others have to say. In fact, you’re not that bothered whether you get a response at all. If you take the trouble to slow down a little, you’ll soon see if you’re boring for your country.


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You tend to play down your creative skills and talents, as you aren’t fully confident in you abilities. Although you have plenty of Ideas, you find it hard to put ttiem into a concrete form. All you need is a little self-dlsdpline and a belief in yourself. If you start with something small and complete it, that will feed your confidence enough so that you can go on to bigger and better things.


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You have an enhanced ability and energy to achieve your goals. Restriction in any form is something you run a mile to avoid, and people may see you as acting slightly oddly as you battle against the people and situations that hold you back. It's important not to waste this time, as you're capable of making major changes in your life, as well as In the lives of those around you. The only difficulty Is knowing where to start


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You yearn for travel, new experiences and new adventures. If you can’t get away just now, then travel of the mind will help fill the gap. You n e ^ something challenging, something that takes serious, in depth thought Taking a short course or Joining a group of some sort would be ideal. With your strong convictions, another option is to do some campaigning on behalf of a charity or cause you feel strongly about


Hospital energy is under control


CALDERSTONES Hospital has been recognised for its energy saving measures after achieving re-accredi- tation under the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme. The re-accreditation lasts for


three years and proves that Calder- stones NHS Trust is committed to saving energy. To achieve the status, the hospital


was evaluated against a number of performance indicators by an inde­ pendent assessor. The assessor looked for confirma­


tion that financial savings have been made as a result of energy saving measures.The award is currently held by more than 200 organisations


throughout the UK. The list also includes 12 NHS trusts, that have shown that their performance in good energy management compares well with other types of organisation in both public and private sectors. Energy saving measures th a t


formed part of the re-accreditation included recent improvements made to loft insulation, automatic lighting controls and the installation of water saving technology such as flow restrictors on taps and shower heads. Calderstones Hospital has a


proud history of implementing ener­ gy saving measures and has held the award from 1996.


RESIDENTS of Langho are invited to attend a Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting at Langho Community Centre.


An invitation to Langho residents The meeting starts at 6-30 p.m. on


Friday September 1st. More details can be obtained from PC1921 Andy Lang, tel. 01254 353016.


School leavers


arrive in style A MINI-MOTORBIKE, an ice-cream van and a pupil- packed London red double- decker were just some of the novel transport choices for students arriving at the St Augustine’s RC High School Leavers’ Ball. Held at Mytton Fold


Hotel, Langho, the annual event attracted 190 students and staff in their finest out­


fits. After the meal, staff and students exchanged gifts and enjoyed a combina­ tion of disco music and a performance from the stu­


dents’ own hand. Our picture shows some of


the students who attended the Leavers’ Ball, from the left, Chris Friswell, Jamie Gr^am, Rebecca Bury, Robert Nerenberg, Rachel Dakin, Jordan Grogan, Siobhan Forshaw and Nicholas Almond.


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IT may seem a tall order, but a Billington boy is loving every minute of watering his huge sunflower! Nine-year-old Kim Nichol­


son can proudly show off his green fingers after one of his sunflowers has reached a healthy height of 12ft. 5in. Kim, who is a pupil at


Whalley Primary School, planted six sunflowers seeds in a plastic pot at the beginning


of June. A few weeks later, the plants


were taken out of the pot and re-planted in the garden and Kim is amazed that one of


them has grown over 12ft. tall. The youngster, who lives in


Billington Gardens, continues to water the plants regularly, which are yet to bloom. His mother Debra said: “He


enjoys gardening and has taken care of the plants. Everyone is amazed with the height of the tallest sunflower. In fact, our neighbours have commented on it too. We are just hoping that it grows into a world record.” Keen gardener Kim is pic­


tured with the staggering sun­ flower, which continues to grow! (B180806/1)


piano and saxophone, recently left St Mary’s Primary School, Langho, and is set to attend St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, next month. He has been learning to play the clar­


inet since the age of seven and was taught by Mrs Margaret Street from the Lancashire Music Service. He has been the principle clarinettist in the Lan­ cashire Schools’ Concert Band for the past year. His parents, Alan and Cathy, have


always encouraged his passion for music. Delighted with their talented son’s suc­ cess, they said: “We are very proud of him. He loves music and we are very


pleased that he has been given the oppor­ tunity to be part of a big band.” Places in the Lancashire Youth Con­


cert Band are awarded on ability and most students are of senior level. Thomas, however, auditioned for the place while still at primary school and beat strong competition from fellow musicians to acquire it. Mr Peter R e a i ensembles manager for


the band, praised Thomas’ dedication and hard work. He said: “I t ’s very rare to get to the standard required while at pri­ mary school. Achieving this high level requires an awful lot of commitment and Thomas has done extremely well to secure a place in the band at a very young age.” (B180806/2)


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Street star ‘Norris’ gives thumbs up to village summer festival


by Faiza Afzaal


“CORONATION S T R E E T ” busybody Norris Cole has pledged his full support towards Whalley’s first-ever summer fes­


tival. The Ribble Valley resident, better


known as actor Malcolm Hebden, will be the star attraction at the launch of the two-day extravaganza starting on Saturday, September


2nd. And the 66-year-old says he is


delighted to take time out of his busy schedule to join in on the cele­


brations. Speaking exclusively to the


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, he said events like these not only bring communities together, but are nice ways of meeting people and cele­ brating what village life has to offer. “I have opened quite a few sum­ mer festivals, but this is different


because it is being held in my home village. “The festival is entitled ‘A cele­


bration of Whalley’ - the weekend will enable thousands of visitors to flood into the landmark site and enjoy the very best of Whalley. “I ’m extremely happy to support


the project and officially kick-start the summer fete celebrations. I am looking forward to meeting the crowds and enjoying the many attractions on offer.” Born in Chester, Malcolm, pic­


tured right with Whalley resident and Ribble Valley councillor Joyce Holgate, was brought up in Lan­ cashire. He first appeared as “Norris” in


the hit ITV soap in 1994, but left a short time later only to return in 1997 to work as a shop assistant for Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox). In addition, over the years he has


appeared at theatres around the country and in more than 100 radio


the Ribble Valley for years. “There are so many wonderful


shops and restaurants in this pictur­ esque borough,” he commented. “I have lots of friends who live in


the area and have in the past spent a lot of time visiting the pretty vil­ lages and landmark buildings, espe­ c ia l ly Bolton-by-Bowland and


Whalley Abbey. “I am delighted to have finally


been able to buy a house and be a part of the Ribble Valley communi­


ty.” Meanwhile, preparations are con­


tinuing to ensure tha t the sensa­ t ion a l , community summer fete promises something for everyone and is one to remember for a long time. The historic Whalley Abbey site


plays. Despite living and working in cities for most of his life, he admitted he.had been trying to buy a house in


A tall order, but Kim rises to task


will come alive to the sounds of brass bands, African drummers, a rock band and Morris dancers . Other crowd-pleasers include a balloon race, inter-pub competition.


New director welcomed


HEALTH officials at Calderstones NHS Trust have welcomed the introduction of a new finance director. Mr David Young is currently interim director of finance at the Whalley hos­ pital and has worked in NHS finance for the past 33 years. Prior to joining Calderstones, he spent 18 months at West Yorkshire Ambulance Service. One of the first challenges Mr Young will face will be to help make Calderstones more community focused and work towards long-term viability and stability for the hospital.


displays by the fire service, police, church s ta l ls and several sports events and a display by birds of prey. Jo in t ly organised by Whalley


Chamber of Trade, management at Whalley Abbey and members of the local community, other attractions include plenty of stalls selling vari­ ous local produce plus a hog roast and plenty of fun-filled activities to keep the youngsters entertained. (CR180806)


• Various activities have been planned in the run-up to the Cele­


bration of Whalley. These include a sponsored run,


treasure hunt and Whalley Abbey


trade fair. And there will be something


fishy about the village shops next


week. All traders will be displaying an


item in their shop window, which they do not normally sell giving customers a chance to spot the unusual item. More details and an entry form


are in the official programme available from local shops at £1.50. The gates will open a t 10-30


a.m. a week on Saturday and admission is £3 adults and £1.50 children. Children under five go free and


proceeds will be split between Whalley Chamber of T rad e ’s chosen charity and the Abbey Fellowship.


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