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INFORMATION


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Police dismiss claims sex fiend


by Faiza Afzaal


HOSPITAL chiefs and police have dis­ missed claims th a t a sex offender absconded from a secure mental health


unit. Rumours that a “dangerous” man was on


the run from Calderstones NHS Trust since New Year’s Eve had been circulating the vil­ lage. Fears had been raised by local residents


after a “wanted” poster was erected a t one of the pubs in Whalley suggesting the missing man was a convicted sex offender and had


been detained under the Mental Health Act a t the Whalley-based hospital. The poster also claimed that the police had warned the public not to approach him. Earlier this week, Sgt Graham Marshall, of


Clitheroe Police, confirmed a search had been sparked, however denied claims th at the miss­ ing man was a convicted sex offender. He commented: “We had been concerned


about the patient and launched a search as he was in need of medical care. “We made extensive efforts to try to trace


him including visiting local pubs to see if he had been drinking there or if anybody had_ seen him.


“He was a voluntary patient'and iij need of


urgent medical attention.” A spokesperson for Calderstones NHS


Trust, said: “We can confirm that an informal client was.reported as missing after failing to attend the Trust on New Year’s Eve. “The client was not from within the secure


p a r t of the hospital and was not detained under the Mental'Health Act. As such they were perfectly within their rights to leave the premises. The person was reported as missing after they failed to return as expected and we were concerned for their welfare.” I t is understood th a t the “escapee” was found three days later in Rochdale.


New man at Gastle Cement helm


A NEW man is set to take charge of Castle Cement, which operates th e Ribblesdale Works a t the edge of Clitheroe. Cambridge g ra d u a te and


father-of-three Mike Eberlin (44) will take control follovving the retirement of Peter Weller at the end of February. C u r re n tly th e commercial


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Drumming up success!


EIGHT drummers,-seven from- the Ribble 'Valley - have beaten their way to exam success. The youngsters are all pupils of


Clitheroe drummer, percussionist and music teacher Declan Sander-


Between them th e druihmers


achieved five distinctions and three m er its in T r in i ty Rockschool exams, gaining marks between 80 and 93% in grades three to eight. Rockschool is validated by Trinity College, London, and is the coun­ try’s leading exam body for young rock and pop musicians. John Murphy, examinations offi­


cer a t Rockschool, said: “This is a very impressive set of results. I t is not often that all the candidates from one sitting pass with such high marks. Declan and his pupils are to be congratulated on their fantastic achievement.” To pass the exams, the drum­


mers had to play three set pieces and a quick study piece, as well as undertaking technical exercises and listening tests and answering quesr


d ire c to r for th e company, Mr Eberlin, pictured, has more than 13 y e a r s ’ experience in the cement and aggregates industry gained in th e UK and New Zealand.


Commenting on his appoint­


ment, he said he was looking for­ ward to the exciting challenge. “This is a great opportunity to


lead an excellent team of people. Our task is to serve our stake­ holders in all aspects of our oper­ a tio n s and to provide a fresh impetus for the future.” Mr Eberlin also paid tribute to


his predecessor, saying: “Peter Weller has built a business with the best assets in the industry. “Castle’s challenge is now to


consolidate this position and pro­ vide excellent service to our cus-


tome rs , th e reb y securing the long-term future and profitabili­ ty of the business. “P e ter has also been in s tru ­


mental in pioneering the use of alternative fuels in the UK and giving Castle the enviable posi­ tion of being the lowest emitter of carbon dioxide per tonne in the UK. “I t is my role to continue this


improvement and maintain Cas­ t le ’s position as an innovative company that takes environmen­ tal performance and sustainabili­ ty seriously.” (s)


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Pendle Club latest results


BRIDG E winners a t the Pendle Club were: Mrs Eva Velvick and Mrs Eileen Wood, Mrs Pa t Holden and Mrs Anne Cooper.- Experienced players wel­


come on Mondays a t 1-30 p.m. Solo whist winners a t the


Pendle Club were Mrs A. Foster, Mrs M. Parker. Mrs D. Knight. New members welcome


every Monday at 7 p.m. Domino winners were: Mrs


tions on musical and drum knowl­ edge. The successful drummers were:


Edward Bell and Alexander McManus, of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School; Christopher Meyer, of Ribblesdale High School Technology College; Joseph Reed and Joseph Wilkins, of St Augus­ t in e ’s RC High School; Hanna Ludbrook, of Ribchester; Kelly Blomeley, of Mellor, and Marc Arnold, of Pendle Vale High School. Declan, who teaches a t St


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Augustine’s RC High School in Billington, said: “I am delighted with this exceptional set of results. The pupils worked very hard ” Previously his pupils have played


for Prince Charles during his visit to Clitheroe in 2003 and to herald, the launch of the Clitheroe Castle H e r itag e Scheme in December 2005. Our p ic tu re shows Declan


Sanderson with successful pupils Hannah (17) and Joe (16), who both gained distinctions. (A301206/1)


® WINNERS of our Pawsing Pe ts compe tition will be announced next week. The compe­ tition took place in December and a t t r a c te d many en tr ies from around the Ribble Valley. Order your copy of next week’s


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times now!


H. Wolfenden, Mrs M. Smith, P. Metcalfe, joint 4th, P. Eccles, F. Giles, B. Holden. New members welcome


every Friday a t 7 p.m. Sequence dancing is every


Tuesday a t 7-30 p.m. and line dancing every Thursday


*at 1-30 p.m. Previous domino winners


a t th e Pendle Club in December were: 22nd - Mrs C. Wareing, D.


Oddie, C. Wiseman, joint 4th, J. Pye, Mrs M. Smith and Mrs J. 'Thornber. 23rd - Mrs A. Fox, joint


2nd, Mrs M. Smith and Mrs H. Simpson: joint 4th, J. Pye and J. Oddie. 29lh - R. Knight, joint 2nd


G. Berry, B. Holden, Mrs J. Sagar and R. Seed. 30th - Mrs M. Berry, E.


Fox, joint 3rd, G. Berry, Mrs K. James, J. Pye and Mrs E. Weaver.


‘Just leave us alone’ is FC’s plea


by Faiza Afzaal and Hannah Ramsden


“JUST leave us alone” - that is the emotional plea from officials at Clitheroe FC in response to a string of vandalism attacks. Over the past few years the club,


a t Shawbridge, has been targeted by large groups of offenders, who have le f t empty beer cans and vodka bottles strewn across the stands and pitch, smashed windows and destroyed the club gates. Officials say the vandalism


attacks have increased recently and they are now faced with having to deal with large groups of youths congregating at the site on a daily basis. “Enough is enough,” -said a


spokesman for Clitheroe FC. “We are fed up of having to fork out money to repair the damaged prop­ erty and to clean up after them. “Groups of teenagers are found


drinking here and five out of seven mornings a week we find bottles


smashed and glass scattered all over the stands. We regularly find fans’ seats damaged and flung across the pitch. I t ’s unreal. We are sick of it and want it to stop.” He added that one gate had had


three new bars and locks in the past three months after vandals repeat­ edly smashed it. “I t costs the club £100 &ch time


to replace a gate,” he said. “On one occasion a window was smashed and in a separate incident, thieves stole £400 worth of tools from the premises. Two years ago, some hooligans se t fire to one of the stands.” Another concerned club official


warned of the future implications for the town: “This club is a vital part of Clitheroe’s heritage. If it is forced to close because of the van­ dalism, these kids \vill never be able to play for Clitheroe FC.” He added that it was even more


of a shame with the team’s fortunes turned around following the signing of a host of new players, that these attacks should continue.


“We are always looking a t ways


of improving the club, but these vandals are destroying it. I t ’s a real shame. We just want them to leave us alone.” Meanwhile, vandals left a trail of


devastation a t the Mearley Fold Day Care Centre. Intruders caused hundreds of pounds worth of dam­ age by daubing obscene graffiti on the walls and conservatory win­ dows, breaking wooden tables and tipping over plant pots. They also broke'the head of a stone statue, which was found on the roof of the building. Staff a t the centre in Bright Street, which is situated minutes away from Clitheroe FC, have been left deeply upset by the incident, which took place some time during the New Year weekend. A spokesman for Clitheroe Police


said: “Forensics are analysing fin­ gerprints left at the centre. As for th e vandalism incidents a t Clitheroe FC, police are now aware of the problem and will be increas­ ing pa tro ls in and around th e Shawbridge site.”


Juice bar is now a step nearer thanks to two charity grants


by Faiza Afzaal


A JUICE bar created as a hang-out place for Ribble Valley teenagers is a step closer to reality - thanks to a grant of £108,500. • Teenagers and volunteers at the 4Youth Juice Bar, a t the rear of the North Street car park, in Clitheroe, have been jumping for joy after receiving a grant of £93,000 from the Henry Smith Charity. After visiting the facility and seeing the


outstanding work done by local young people in getting the bar up and running, the High Sheriff of Lancashire Mr Peter Robinson, contacted one of his colleagues who helped officials submit a bid for the grant. For years, young people in the Ribble


Valley have complained about the lack of suitable meeting areas and opportunities to keep them off the streets and in a safe, comfortable, fun and friendly place. In 2005, Barrow resident and local youth worker Steve Proctor (27), took


these complaints on board and allowed local youngsters to have a say on what they wanted and explained how it could be achieved. Around 70 teenagers from the Clitheroe


area, mostly pupils from Ribblesdale High School Technology College, became involved with the initiative and have spent time fund-raising and decorating the premises. Delighted with the grant, Mr Proctor,


m'anager a t the Juice Bar, said that he can now look forward to tu rn in g the teenagers’ dreams into reality. “The news of the grant was greeted


with cheers from the young people who have been helping with the project,” he


, commented. “I have not stopped smiling since, it’s


amazing th at an established charity like Henry Smith’s has shown its trust and support in the project.” The group also received a fu r th e r


£2,500 Microsoft Learning Award to increase access to IT a t the facility. The remaining money has been donated by


Ribble Valley Borough Council and Accent North West Housing towards improving flooring and heating at the bar. Mr Robinson,said; “I t ’s a brilliant out­


come for a brilliant scheme. I was certain­ ly impressed with what I saw and am sure it will come to fruition soon. I hope it will be a pioneer in the form of youth activi­ ties and I am delighted to have been able to help.” The bar, which will act as a multi-func­


tional youth club and be open seven days a week, will consist of a large cafe area with a healthy menu of cut-price food and drinks, an office and meeting room and a recording studio - providing a safe and welcoming venue for young people. I t will also boast a computer suite enabling youngsters to have access to broadband inte rnet, which they can use to their homework. The grant from Henry Smith will be


spent towards equipment for the Juice Bar to get it up and running and towards employing a full-time assistant manager to help run the venue.


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George Fisher (19) a volunteer at the


Juice Bar said: “I t ’s going to be a lot of fun and we are really happy. “We can get all the equipment we


choose and get the place open so other young people can come doxvn and join in.” Paying tribute to the magnificent sup­


port received from local people and organ­ isations in getting the project off the ground, Mr Proctor added: “Community spirit is alive and well in Clitheroe and I ’m overwhelmed by the support the project has received. We are thankful to everyone who has helped xvith grants and especially to Ribblesdale High School Technology College for donating brand-new comput­ ers for the teenagers to use.” The eagerly-awaited facility is expect­


ed to open its doors to the public by East­ er. 4Youth are always on the look-out for young people wishing to get involved or any adults who would like to help support the work. Anyone, young or old, wanting to get involved should contact Mr Proc­ tor on 07971 229918 or pop by the Juice Bar.)


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Sarah’s trip of a lifetime


ON Monday, former Clitheroe Royal Gram­ mar School and Rib­ blesdale pupil Sarah Hardy sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. Sarah (18) is travel­


ling round th e world during a year out from her studies . In n ext week’s Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times we join Sa rah who describes


•what led to her decision and paves the way for a series of regular fea-. tures from around the globe. I t promises to be a compelling read. Make sure of your


copy, now.


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