Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 22 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, January 11 th, 2007 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


Lady farmers help charities


by Duncan Smith


CHARITABLE donations totalling £1,225 were presented during the annual meeting of the Clitheroe Ladies Social Section of the


National Farmers’ Union (NFU). I t was held a t the Calf’s Head Hotel in


Worston, where president Susan Cropper wel­ comed Christine Andrews from the Royal Agri­ cultural Benevolent Institute (RABI) and Sue Thompson from the Rosemere Cancer Founda­ tion. Christine explained that the donation of £275


given to them would be used for farming com­ munities in Lancashire, as all monies donated to the county were always spent within the county. She explained that anyone within the farming community, whether they are farmers/farm workers or-retired farmers, finding themselves in


Helpers’ efforts to boost quarry nature reserve


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ENVIRONMENTALLY-aware staff from Clitheroe-based Johnson Matthey Catalyts teamed up with the Wildlife Trust to work at its Salthill Quarry nature reserve. The weather stayed fine and a 14-


strong team of staff and family members enjoyed themselves while clearing a large area of scrub, which will allow the growth of wild plants and flowers associated with lime­ stone plants. The Wildlife Trust works in part­


nership with local residents and businesses like Johnson Matthey Catalysts, whose Clitheroe site is jus t a stone’s throw from the Salthill Quarry reserve, managed by the Trust. Phil Dykes, Ribble Valley Con­


servation Officer for the Wildlife Trust, said: “We have a regular turnout of volunteers at our reserves in Salthill and Crossbill Quarries. “We greatly appreciate the com-


mitment of Johnson Matthey's management and staff in providing us with regular support, without which the local environment would be much the poorer. “Anyone interested in coming


along would be welcome to call me on 01282 704605. We provide all necessary training and tools.” The team from Johnson Matthey


are pictured with Mr Dykes during the work at Salthill Quarry, (s)


T a c k lii- Ramblers enjoy a lively year of activities


THERE was a good turnout at the 38th annual meeting of the Clitheroe group of the Ramblers’ Association. Chairman Jane Donnelly wel­


comed 39 members to the meeting at Clitheroe Cricket Club. Her upbeat report noted steady


membership and a good attendance on walks, especially Tuesdays. Clitheroe Ramblers have produced two very successful books on walk­ ing routes in the area, and sugges­ tions were invited on spending some of the proceeds on schemes to encourage services supporting walk­ ers. She thanked the committee and


especially Ben Brown, the secretary, and Pat Parrott, the footpath secre­ tary. She was anxious to stress the wider role of the Ramblers’ Associa­ tion in securing and maintaining footpaths - a matter of importance to the public in general - and to


reassure potential walkers that ram­ blers’ walks are tor them and that the pace is geared to the group. The chairman praised the work of


Norman Thorpe, a footpath officer for 19 years, who was surrendering his patch to younger blood, but who was still available to give support. Members were happy to make him a well-deserved presentation. Twenty-five years of submitting


reports has given Ben Brown an overview of the growth in local walking activities over that time and he complimented Val Grooby on providing a comprehensive walks programme for 2007. Clitheroe Ramblers now provide a walk each weekend, Tuesday walks, afternoon walks and summer evening walks. In addition the Hodder Way has been walked and next year will see the walking of The Wyre Way. The weekend away walking from Win­ dermere was a success and will be


repeated in 2007. The only reserva­ tion was the gradual decline in attendance on Wednesday evening walks. The success of the walking year


was paralleled by a lively social year and Val Boardman thanked mem­ bers for supporting events. Pat Parrott was pleased to com­


mend the responsiveness of Ribble Valley Borough Council and Lan­ cashire County Council. She reiterated the cali for a mem­


ber to take over Mr Thorpe’s work and asked members to keep her informed of any footpath difficul­ ties.


Alan Richards proposed and John


Earnshaw seconded the re-election of all current officers and Bryan Dobson outlined plans for tlie 2007 Weekend Away. Afterwards a slideshow was pre­ sented by Alan Bibby.


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difficult circumstances can apply for help from the RABI. Sue Thompson also thanked Clitheroe mem­


bers for their generous donation of £950 to the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. She explained that a small part of the funding raised by the trust has helped to pay for research resulting in major breakthroughs in ovarian and prostate cancer. This will directly affect patients in this area. Supper was served followed by the ACM. The


president, secretary and treasurer all gave reports on what had happened throughout the year. Mrs Cropper had enjoyed her year as pres­ ident, travelling to church services, charity events and dinner dances throughout Lan­ cashire. She thanked members of the committee for their help organising the charity events and the members tor their invaluable support, espe­ cially Pat as secretary, Margaret as treasurer and Angela as programme secretary.


A basket of flowers was presented to Mrs


Cropper from the members as a thank you for her work as president. Officials elected for the forthcoming year were


as follows: President Susan Cropper, vice-presi­ dent Susan Whitwell, secretary Pat Shorrock, speakers secretary Angela Whitwell, social sec­ retary Elizabeth Thornber, treasurer Margaret


Baines, assistant treasurer Jessie Wrathall, tea hostess Marie Collinge, press secretary Susan Whitwell, flower secretary Mabel Holden, com­ mittee members Sheila Thornber, Hillary Wood and Elizabeth Robinson. Pictured are Christine Andrews (left) and Sue


Thompson (right) receiving their cheques from president Susan Cropper, (s)


A boost for communities


A FURTHER £10m. in Government funding for the development of social enterprises has been welcomed by Geoff Jackson, chief executive of Clitheroe- based Trinity Community Partnership. Mr Jackson is also chairman of SEL-


NET, Lancashire’s premier social enter­ prise network and one of the organisa­ tions set to benefit from the enhanced Government funding. • He said that growth of new social enterprises had been widely promoted by the Government over the past three years and that additional sources of. financial support were essential it fur­ ther growth of community-owned busi­ nesses was to continue. “Social enterprises need new grants


and loans if they are to be successful in helping deliver a wider range of good quality public and community services,” he commented.


Mr Jackson was speaking at the


launch in Preston of SELNET’s new procurement website, by County Coun. Niki Penney. He said the new website (www.selnetprocurement-uk.com) would prove to be an invaluable tool in helping Lancashire’s social enterprises to tender for new contracts from local and public authorities. “Social enterprises will now be able to


find small and large tendering opportu­ nities on the internet,” said Mr Jackson. He added that local social enterprises


such as Database Learning Centre and Ribble Valley Community Transport would be making good use of the new facility, as well as trying to access the new Government funding sources. Our picture shows Mr Jackson with


County Coun. Penney at the launch of the new website, (s)


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Valley churches encouraging teens to explore Christianity


CHURCHES from the Ribble Valley are among the latest to encourage teenagers to explore Christianity through the world­ wide teaching phenomenon Alpha. But how easily can today’s young


people be reached? Clitheroe Congregational Church,


Clitheroe Methodist Church and Gis- burn Parish Church are joining forces for the first time with'^he help of David Isaacs, the minister at Salem Congregational'Martin Top Chapel, Rimington, Nicola Bamber, part-time lay worker at Chatburn Methodist Church, Joanne Lloyd, Youth and Children’s Development worker, and Herbert Moorhouse, deacon at Mar­ tin Top Chapel. Pastor Isaacs explained: “Our ses­


sions are for anyone. People who have faith and others who don’t. Youth Alpha gives young Christians the opportunity to elevate their faith and explore together. “All we can say is th a t we know


Alpha works and does have positive impacts on peoples’ lives.” 'I’he sessions will be led by students


of the International Bible School in Carnforth, exploring a different topic each week through discussion and activities. Reading the instructor’s manual for


the project, a very thick ‘how to approach....’ guide for every aspect of teenagers, the course seems very structured and not particularly tai-


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lored for different cultures within the country. I t talks on the one hand about


treating teens as individuals and real­ ising that they are all different, but on the other defines them as people who watch the same television, wear the same clothes and speak the same lan­ guage. So is Alpha, an out of touch Christianity recruitment course? “Alpha is about exploring faith or


an introduction to it. From the feed­ back we had at the holiday club, there are youths interested in it. In a way there is less interest from young peo­ ple in religion nowadays though, but then there are a lot of distractions in the world,” said Nicola Bamber. Joanne Lloyd added: “We’ll all


learn something from the courses. I t ’s open to anyone who wants to explore religion in a safe environment where they can ask questions without being scared to ask their peers.


WORK experience student


HEATHER ECKTON (22), who is in the final year of a journalism course at the University of Central Lan­ cashire in Preston, visited Martin Top Chapel in Rimington during a week’s placement at the Clitheroe


Advertiser and Times. Her brief was to find out about a Christian teaching group for young people, new to the Ribblc Valley, which begins this month. Here she writes about how the group is relevant to today’s youth.


“The courses are led by such a


diverse team that the group will have a wealth of experience.” The idea for the youth group fol­


lows the success of Adult Alpha. The organisers are hoping to attract young people, who have unanswered ques­ tions about the meaning of life through the churches, advertising and word of mouth. Youth Alpha is for people between


the ages of 11 and 18. The first course starts on January 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chatbum Village Hall. Herbert Moorhouse, who was


instrumental in setting up adult Alpha groups, said: “Through running the adult Alpha, I ’ve seen peoples’ lives change. Through the youth Alpha we want to reach a younger generation.” He added: “At first, with the adults,


it was thought that the presentation was not in line with the culture here.


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MR MOORHOUSE, Joanne Lloyd, Pastor David Isaacs and Nicola Bamber (back) at (be launch of the new venture between local churcbes to try get tbe Christian message across to younger people (A13120G/3)


i t was more London based, but i t ’s been changed now. “It is a way of reaching out to the


next generation because there are so many messages out there.” The Ribble Valley group is certainly


ready and waiting to put information out for the next generation. All the organisers now need are young people


Talented trio see their names in print by Heather Eckton


THREE talented writers from St Augustine’s RC High School, Billing- ton, have had their work published in Manchester Metropolitan Universi­ ty ’s creative writing anthology, “All


Write! 2006”. Year 11 pupils Megan Hancock,


Christopher Heffernan and Claire Bunting had their written work selected from hundreds of entries submitted from across the region for the annual MMU Association for Creative Writing and English (ACWE) competition for 14 to 18-year-olds. Organiser of the competition, Kaye


Extension plan for kennels and cattery A PLANNING application has been


submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for a proposed two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions at Ardon Lee, Beechthorpe Avenue Waddington, (number 0886). Comments


on the proposal must be made to the council by January 26th. West Bradford: Two-storey side exten­ sion at 36 Grindleton Road, (0004). Pro­


posed detached garage and existing garage conversion a t Eaves Paddock, Eaves Hall Lane (0014). Wiswell: Amended extension to cattery


at Wiswell Kennels and Cattery, Pendle­ ton Road (0008). Single-storey extension to rear, bedroom over existing garage, new canopy, stone facings to two eleva­ tions and new roof covering a t The Eaves, Pendleton Road (0009).


Tew said: “Hundreds of pupils from schools and colleges all across the North West attended our summer writing days this year and even more entered the com­ petition. The standard of entries this year was amazing. It was very difficult to pick the winners, but everything was read by at least three different readers and we eventually selected just 60 pieces to be included into the anthology.” St Augustine’s headteacher Mr Antho­


ny McNamara said: “All three pupils are studying GCSEs in both English and English Literature. Megan’s moving


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to ensure lively sessions and a good feedback. January 18th is the starting date and a warm welcome will be extended to everyone. For more information about the


group call Nicola Bamber on 01200 441823, Joanne Lloyd on 01200 441598 or Herbert Moorhouse on 01200 445315.


Just what we always wanted


IF your fingers were firmly crossed when you exclaimed “Oh, just what I always want­ ed” on Christmas morning, read on.;. The East Lancashire Hos­


pice is once again appealing for donations of any unwanted gifts, which it can use to raise vital funds. Mr Harry Grayson, head of


fund-raising a t the hospice, explained: “Everyone receives presents a t Christmas or for birthdays that are not ideally suited to them and are ju s t stored away and never used until spring cleaning forces them into ‘clearout mode’. “Regardless of what the


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poem was entitled-‘Oil Painted Apoca­ lypse’, Claire’s nostalgic piece was enti­ tled ‘Walking with Grandad’ and Christopher’s submission was an ama- ture insight into man’s conflict in ‘I just don’t care’.


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exciting audience for their personal writ­ ing coursework pieces.” All Write! 2006 is on sale in Manches­ ter bookshops or via the ACWE web-


. site: www.hlss.mmu.ac.uk/english/acwe Our picture shows (from left to right) Claire, Chris and Megan, (s)


unwanted gifts are, whether large or small, the hospice can turn them into cash by using them as tombola prizes, raffle prizes or selling them in the Hospice shop, in King William Street, Blackburn. If anyone would consider donating their unwanted gifts to help the hos­ pice, we would be delighted to hear from you.” Mr Grayson added: “The


hospice a ttend s and hosts many fetes, fairs and fund-rais­ ing events and nearly all of them feature raffles and


tombolas, as these are major revenue generators, and prizes are urgently needed for that.” Based in Blackburn, the hos­


pice provides a vital service to people in Ribble Valley, Black­ burn, Darwen and Hyndburn and is now one of the most modern of its kind. I t consists of a 10-bed in-patient unit, a 100-patient day therapy cen­ tre, complementary and sup­ plementary therapies, out­ patients departnient and many more services including “Hos­ pice at Home”. This enables patients in the


final stages of their illness to remain a t home, if they so wish. The Hospice at Home team will visit patients and their families in their own home whenever the need arises. However, these ser-vices cost


money and the charity needs to raise more than £660,000 each and every year. Anyone" wishing to donate,


host a fund-raising event or wanting further information on hospice fund-raising initiatives can telephone the fund-raising team on 01254 660900. Donat­ ed items can'also be taken to the Hospice Shop, in Black- bum.


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