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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassified) It’s still not too late to


have your flu jab! by-Heather Eckton


AT-RISK residents in the Ribble Valley are being urged to


have a flu jab. “It’s not too late to act” is the message from the Health Pro­


tection Agency (HPA) as the vaccine is still available. This comes after a shortage last winter and autumn.


Dr Steven Gee consultant in communicable disease control with the HPA’s Cumbria and Lancashire Health Protection unit said: “Uptake rates for flu immunisation are slightly down on last year and that is worrying. “There has been very little flu around so


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far this winter, but that is no reason tor complacency. If the flu virus starts circu­ lating in the community we will inevitably begin to see cases, particularly in those people for whom flu jabs are recommend­ ed and who do not protect themselves. “We have plenty of vaccine available so


my advice is; if you meet the criteria for immunisation ensure that you have the protection of a flu jab. Don’t take a risk with your health. “Influenza is not a bad cold. It can be a


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very serious illness and 3,000 to 4,000 deaths are linked to flu every year in the UK. People are particularly a t risk if they are aged 65 or older, even if they are other­ wise fit and healthy, and those people who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma, or live together in close proximity in residential care homes.” People are eligible for a flu jab on the


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including heart conditions, kidney disease, chronic asthma and diabetes requiring medication 9 have lowered immunity to infection


due to HIV, steroid medication or cancer treatment.


No time to lose on payment forms


HILL farmers are being urged by the National Farmers Union to return their 2007 Hill Farm Allowance (HFA) declara­ tion letters no later than January 19th. Hill farmers wanting to claim the HFA


were asked to express their intentions to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) ivith- m their 2006 Single Farm Payment appli­ cations. If the RPA confirmed that the allowance would continue, then the farmer would receive an explanatory HFA 2007 booklet and the declaration letter. The declaration letter is the one which


applicants to the scheme must return to the RPA (in the envelope provided) before January 19th. NFU spokesman for the uplands and


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Keswick farmer. Will Cockbain, said: “There is an extremely tight window for receiving the pack and returning it to the RPA. “I would urge hill farmers to get their


letters in as early as possible and let’s hope that the RPA don’t let us down and process the applications a lot quicker than they did last year.” The RPA has threatened to enforce a 1%


per working day late penalty on any farmer who fails to get their application in on time and any applications received after February 13th will be rejected completely


. - two scenarios the NFU is keen for its members to avoid. The union is also advising its members


who want to claim the HFA in 2007, but have not received any literature from the RPA, to call the RPA Customer Service Centre on 0845 6037777.


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OUR photograph shows Road Safety Adviser Vivian Ciayton with Brooksidc Primary School pupils Oliver Murray and Kiera Parkinson, (s)


Road safety tops agenda


A MAJOR road safety campaign has been launched by 3M and Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety Group to brighten primary school children


this winter. The technology company is providing


38 schools, close to its site at Clitheroe, with around 1,000 high-visibility vests tor children to wear when walking and cycling to school or out on trips. Among those to benefit are Brookside


Primary School at Clitheroe, where head­ teacher Graham Claydon said: “At this time of year it is particularly important that children can be seen after dark and in bad weather, when drivers and riders may not be able to see as clearly. The vests will be invaluable to us.” The campaign is part of a wider road


safety initiative by the company involving 20,000 vests being distributed to schools close to 3M sites up and down the country. Lancashire County Coun. Tony Martin,


cabinet member for sustainable develop­ ment, said: “The high visibility vests are just one way for children to stay bright and be seen. With the dark winter nights


continuing, parents also need to make sure that children are clearly visible by wearing bright, fluorescent or reflective clothing. “They can also lighten up by adding flu­


orescent or reflective strips or accessories to bags and clothes - a simple but effective way of being seen and staying safe. Dri­ vers also need to take care and look out for children, especially near schools, parks and residential areas.” The company has teamed up with the


Department for Transport, teachers and the road safety charity Brake to create an interactive website - 3M Streetwise - packed with information teaching children how to avoid road hazards and take greater care walking to school. Mr Dave Smith, manager of Clitheroe’s


3M site added: “Road crashes are the sin­ gle biggest cause of accidental death among five to 14-year-olds in this country and that is a concern for us all. The new website (www.3Mstreetwise.co.uk) has sections for children, parents and teachers and we hope that the site - combined with the issue of the high visibility vests - will be a real practical help in reducing fatali­ ties this winter.’!


R obert celebrates national w in


A RIBBLE VALLEY competitor was run­ ner-up in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ Stockman of the


Year competition. Robert Critchley (22), from Samlesbury


Young Farmers’ Club (YFC), represented the Lancashire Federation of Young Farm­ ers’ Clubs at the event, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. He was pipped at the post by Becky Floate (25), from Craven Arms YFC in Shropshire. Jonathan Raw (26), from Lothersdale YFC, between Colne and Skipton, was placed third. The HSBC-sponsored event saw 17 ■


YFC members from counties across Eng­ land and Wales compete for the challeng­ ing title. Each had won their place in the national final through success in county and regional rounds. During the final, competitors had to


undertake a number of practical and aca­ demic tasks and prior to the event they


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


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