10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, March 15th, 2007


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‘Outstanding’ is Ofsted opinion


by Faiza Afzaal


PUPILS and staff at a Ribble Valley primary school have been all smiles after receiving an outstanding Ofsted report. Ofsted inspectors visited Whal­


ley Primary School and were unable to fault anything they saw. Officers commented positively


on the high standard of education and care provided at the school. The report said: “This is an out­


OUR picluro shows Recep­ tion Class children with


their robots celehratin); the “glowing” Ofsted report (I5010:)l)7/(l)


O A BOLTON man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with a series of burglaries in the Whalley area. John Gibson-Rigg (35),


of Raweliffe Avenue, Bolton, was ordered to stand tr ia l a t Preston Crown Court on two charges of burglary at houses in Wiswell, one in


Whalley, one at Old Lang- ho and one in Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton. He was granted bail by


the magistrates, but the prosecution immediately lodged an appeal and Gib- son-Rigg was kept in cus­ tody until the question of bail is put before a Crown Court judge.


PACT meeting for residents


A PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for residents in Clay- ton-le-Dale, Salesbury and Wilpshire will be held at Salesbury Memorial Hall, in Ribchester Road. The meeting will begin at G-30 p.m; on Saturday, March 17th.


It is an opportunity for residents to


raise any issues of concern relating to policing and local crime issues with their local beat officer, PC Andy Lang. Anyone who is unable to attend Satur­


day’s meeting, but who wishes to speak to PC Lang can phone him on 01200 353016.


standing school where pupils thrive in the caring ethos based on responsibility and respect. “Outstanding leadership, high-


quality teaching and learning together with a stimulating, enriching curriculum meets the needs of all pupils and results in excellent progress and high aca­ demic standards. “Outstanding provision for


pupils’ care, guidance and support ensures that they achieve very well. “All staff know their pupils well


and the high quality of relation­ ships make pupils feel secure, val­ ued and effectively increases their


self-esteem.” The report went on to highlight: “The school’s Christian ethos shines through pupils’ very high levels of concern for the needs of others in school and in the wider community. “This is demonstrated in the


active links with a children’s orphanage in Tanzania and in charity work.” Top marks w'ere given to the


pupils’ strong sense of responsibili­ ty for their environment and their love for music and drama. The report stated: “Pupils eager­


ly engage in the recycling project and are looking forward to their first crops in the school garden. “High academic standards, very


good social skills and respect for other cultures ensure that pupils are very well prepared for their future. “Music, dramatic performances


and art feature strongly on the cur- riculum and very effectively enhance pupils’ social and cultural development.” The leadership of headteacher,'


Mr Brian Beresford was described as “inspirational”. The report stated: “With excel­


lent support from the senior man­ agers and governors, Mr Beresford has established a strong, dedicated staff team committed to providing the highest quality academic and personal education for each child.” Delighted with the report, Mr


Beresford said: “I t’s wonderful to see our school described in such glowing terms.


, “Everyone at Whalley School


puts so much effort into what takes place and we always give our best for each other. We have achieved so much in recent years and now that progress has been recognised by Ofsted.” As a church school, Whalley Pri­


mary also had a Section 48 Inspec­ tion at the same time as Ofsted, which once again was graded “out­ standing”. The report said: “The school’s


Christian ethos is evident in the excellent and supportive relation­ ships between pupils and staff. Pupils feel highly valued as indi­ viduals within a caring and safe atmosphere. “High expectations of attain­


ment and behaviour are effectively promoted throughout the school.”


Upset in village leads to court case


A MAN who started a relationship with a Whalley girl found himself repeatedly goaded by men from the village. Blackburn magistrates heard


that Karl Warburton eventually “snapped” and punched one of his tormentors in the face, causing an injury which needed four stitches. Warburton (31), of Ratcliffe


Road, Whitefield, pleaded guilty to assaulting Lee Halstead. He was ordered to do 100.hours’ unpaid


work and pay £200 in compensa­ tion to his victim and £50 costs. Mr Andrew Robinson (prosecut­


ing) said there had been previous bad feeling between the two men and on the night of the assault words were exchanged in the De Lacy pub.Half-an-hou'r later Mr Halstead was going to the bar in ■the Whalley Arms when Warbur­ ton suddenly lunged at him and punched him in the face. Mr Jonathan Taylor (defending)


said Whalley could be a “cliquey” place. “It seems a group of males in the


village have taken exception to him going out with a girl who lives there,” said Mr Taylor. “Over a period of time the aggrieved and his friends have made him feel very uncomfortable and on this evening he was assaulted prior to him punching Mr Halstead. “That matter is being investi­ gated by the police.”


Birthday girls’ charity boost


WHO saysyoung people only think about themselves nowadays? Best friends Emily Trickett and Abigail Beckett thought about


others before themselves on their very own big day. Emily, who is a pupil of Ribbles-


dale High School Technology Col­ lege, Clitheroe, and Abigail, who attends Clltheroe Royal Grammar School, turned 12 within a day of each other. The big-hearted duo decided to have a joint party to celebrate their birthdays and asked for donations in lieu of pres­ ents to boost funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust - a charity close to their hearts. The fun-filled party was held at


Whalley Conservative Club, attracted more than 100 children and raised more than £800 for the worthwhile cause. To get people in the swing of


things, entertainment was provid­ ed by Abigail’s brother, Joel, who was the D J for the night. Emily, who lives in Whalley and Abigail, of Billington, have known


each other since they were two and attended Whalley Pre-School and Whalley Primary School together. The girls were pleased to see all their friends from primary school as well as all their new friends from Ribblesdale, Clitheroe Grammar and Bowland High at the party.


The duo are delighted with the


■ amount raised and have thanked all the people for attending and being so generous. Our picture shows friends Emily


and Abigail (in the white and lilac tiaras) enjoying double fun and raising money at the same time, (s)


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Fellowship A very interesting meeting was enjoyed by members of Chat- burn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship. As there was no guest speaker a bring-and-buy stall with a difference was held. Each lady had to bring something for the stall with a verse from the Bible attached. I t was a good exercise making everyone search through the Bible for an appropriate pas­ sage. Mrs Doris Giles read these out and also poems that people had brought in.


The AGM next Wednesday, will be the final meeting of the season, when the venue for the sum­ mer outing will be discussed.


CHIPPING’


Tai Chi for all Come and have a relaxing day of Tai


Chi with Sue Ready on Friday, March 30th from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. No previous experience is neces­ sary. For further information contact Jen Sanders on 01254 826621


Body shop


Vice-president of Chipping WI Mrs Joan Porter wel­ comed members, especially those who had recently joined the WI, to the meet­ ing held in the village hall. Sue Turnbull, a representative of the Body Shop, gave a potted history of the organisation, fol­ lowed by a demon­ stration of its prod­ ucts. She told mem­ bers that Anita Rod­ dick started the Body Shop in 1976 when as a normal housewife she began selling products she had made herself. She was so success­ ful that soon she opened a shop and later a chain of shops, both in the UK and abroad. Even today, wherev­ er possible all the ingredients used are


natural and Fair Trade. Sue then gave a practical demon­ stration of the prod­ ucts by cleansing and making up the face of a volunteer mem­ ber. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Doreen Kendal.


Mrs Jennifer Kelly won the competition for a perfume bottle and the birthday flowers were present­ ed to Mrs Katherine Jackson. There were two raffle prizes as Sue kindly donated some Body Shop goods. Winners were Mrs Helen Powell and Mrs Sheila Dewhurst.


The luncheon club will meet in Chipping car park on March 21st, anyone interested should contact Mrs Margaret Whittaker as soon as possible. The walking group will meet on Wednes­ day, March 28th at 1 p.m., in Chipping car park. The next WI meeting will be at 7-30 p.m. on April 4th in the village hall, when Mr Jeff Cowling will give a talk entitled ’’Digital Photography" and


the competition will be for any camera.


History Society The secret is out “Angels with Dirty Faces” was the title of a most interesting illustrated talk given to members of Chip­ ping Local History Society and it referred to the clean- ing of the largest Victorian painting in Europe.


Mrs Heather Davies, head of the Lan­ cashire County Museums Conserva­ tion Service, told of the mammoth task of cleaning a mid- Victorian ceiling painting in Ely Cathedral. The painting depicted 12 story panels from the Old and New Testa­ ments. The painting, 92 feet high and only slightly smaller than a football pitch, was difficult to see in detail and had dete­ riorated due to cheap knotted wood being used for the ceiling, which had shrunk and had exuded resin. In addition the use of inferior glues and the accumula­


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tion of dirt had taken its toll. Slides showed the tech­ niques used by the conservators and amusing details of the graffiti left by the original skilled artists and the less skilled boys who painted the back­ drops, and also the scaffolders.


At the next meeting on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Centre, Mr Andrew Scho­ field will talk on “Caught in Time”. New members and visitors welcome.


On the first Sunday of the month there is an informal session in the centre from 2 p.m. when visitors can seek information about local and fami­ ly history issues. For more information tel. 01772 864289.


GISBURN


History group The next meeting of Gisburn History Society will be on Thursday, March 29th, when the speaker will be Mrs


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Sarah Greenwood, of Trawden who will be talking and display­ ing the history of Christmas cards. Although it is quite some time away from next Christmas, it is always interesting to find out how things started and how things have changed.


Everyone is welcome to come to the meet­ ing at 7-30 p.m. in Gisburn Festival Hall.


iGRINDLETON Vlothering


There will be a special Mothering Sunday service in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, on Sun­ day at 9-30 a.m. to which everyone is warmly invited. During the service bunches of flowers will be distributed to members of the con­ gregation.


Dreaming Guest speaker at the meeting of Grindle­ ton WI was Mr Gra­ ham Birchmore, who spoke about dreams, describing their sig­


nificance in history and religion and analysing their meanings. He was thanked by Mrs Kay Hopkinson.


A competition for a sketch of a dream was won by Mrs Catherine Taylor and Mrs Mandy Brennan.


The meeting fell on In ter n ati o na l Women’s Day reminding members of their affiliation to Associated Country­ women of the World, and the Fairtrade stall, organised to coincide with Fair­ trade Fortnight, raised approximately £80 for Oxfam.


President Mrs Cyn­ thia Openshaw reported on the spring council meet­ ing in Southport which she had attended as delegate with Mrs Taylor and Mrs Liz Parkinson. Also present from Grindleton was Mrs Kay Hopkinson, who is on the Lan­ cashire Federation Executive commit­ tee. The morning ses­ sion concerned LFWI business and


Mrs Openshaw was presented with a cer­ tificate to mark Grindleton Wl’s 75 years of membeship. Guest speaker in the afternoon was John Sergeant, former BBC chief political correspondent. His presentation was lively and entertain­ ing and gave great insight into the polit­ ical figures with whom he had been involved. The autumn council meeting will be held at the Charter The­ atre, Preston, on October 10th.


Diary dates include a trip to “Riverdance” on April 11th, the LFWI Executive committee brunch in Downham Village Hall on April 15th to raise money to send a delegate to the ACWW conference in Finland, “Janet’s S p l e n d i f e r o u s visif’to the Quaker Tapestry, Kendal on April 28th, LFWI May walks from Barrowford and the Sawley and Grindle­ ton joint meeting on May 17th when the Rev. Alan Reid will


entertain with “The Humour of Clerical Life”. The Great Milk debate, open to all, will be on April 25th in Downham Village Hall at 7 p.m.


Several members took part in the annual WI litter-pick round the village, in pour­ ing rain as usual. It was very dishearten­ ing to find so much rubbish, as was the nature of what was collected. It is a sad reflection on today’s society that people spoil the world in which we live in such an offensive way. It is so very easy to take your litter home.


At the next meeting on April 12th Mrs Alison Chester will talk about the work of “Hearing Dogs for Deaf People”. The competition will be for a dog ornament Grindleton WI thanks everyone who sup­ ported the very enjoyable bingo night at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn.


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