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Towering success of studies to give a taste of work


Leoni’s learning the high


there was no stopping Leoni, who said: “Being part of the RAF has changed my life. “I t ’s the way forward


and you experience some great and unbelievable opportunities. “You get to travel and


duty was with RAF Leeming from August to October, (s)


opportunities for young people like myself, who on leaving school are undecided what career they want to pursue.” Leoni’s first tour of


enjoy making so many friends. “There should be more


that Leoni left school with few qualifications and was unsure which career she wanted to go into until she spoke to her aunt, who is serving in the RAF. After that conversation


It is so challenging and has given her a purpose in life. We are all so proud of her.” Mrs Ashworth said


Sharon Ashworth said: “Since joining the RAF, she’s a totally different person. “She loves it so much.


pist Leoni Ashworth (19), pictured, who also attended St James’s Pri­ mary School, Clitheroe, has fulfilled a long-held ambition of serving in the RAF as a flight attendant. She is training at Shewbury. Her proud mother, Mrs


life A FORMER pupil of Ribblesdale High School Technology College is all smiles after passing out in the RAF. Former beauty thera­


youngsters to know what kind of options are open to them and that there are jobs at renowned companies such as Turn­


cost manager for Turner and Townsend, the com­ pany responsible for major construction works at Clitheroe Cas­ tle, spoke to pupils about his own rise through the ranks. He started work as a bricklayer, gained NVQ qualifications and went to college to study for a BTEC National Diplo­ ma in construction, before completing a degree at the University of Central Lancashire and finding work with the company. He said: “It is good for


vate’s Constructing The Future programme to highlight skills shortages at all levels in the con­ struction industry. Mark Stokes, a senior


organised by the Lan­ cashire Education Busi­ ness Partnership. It is working with Ele-


Grindleton school took less than an hour to cre­ ate the impressive struc­ ture of 64 tetrahedrons, made up from wooden dowels and elastic bands. The workshop was


TEAMWORK creat­ ed a tower of strength at Bowland High School. Year 9 pupils at the


Plans are laid in case those fighting-mad owls return


PLANS are being made now in case a pair of eagle owls return to a nesting site near Dunsop Bridge next summer. Earlier this year there


were reports of the large birds of prey attacking walkers, especially those with dogs, who ventured too near their nesting site.


porarily closed and police officers were called in to deal with the increasing­ ly large numbers of bird watchers and sight seers who flocked to the area as news of the eagle owls spread. At the latest meeting


er and Townsend when they finish school. They seemed really interested in finding out more and asked me lots of ques­ tions, so it was definitely a worthwhile exercise.” Andrew Platten, proj­


training now high on the agenda, we need to make


Hazel takes steps to be a dancing winner


VALLEY dancer Hazel Whitfield has been presented with a top trophy. She was given the award of excellence


for dancing a variety of different styles by Energize Dance Studio boss Stephen Reece-Buck. A keen dancer for many years, 43-


exellence, Hazel also gained a six dance award.


Fireplace is a hot target for thieves


room, Latin, show dancing and freestyle through the UK Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing. As well as receiving the award for


year-old Hazel started training at Ener­ gize, Burnley, a couple of years ago. Since then has taken exams in ball­


learning and hearing difficulties and is visited daily by members of a care team. A regular at tea dances at St Michael


Hazel, who lives in Clitheroe, has


and St John’s Social Centre in Clitheroe and Colne Municipal Hall, Hazel is now on the look out for a regular dance part­ ner. Anyone interested in taking a turn


around the floor with Hazel should con­ tact Castle Supported Living on 01200 429990 in the first instance. Our photograph shows Hazel being


presented with her trophy by studio boss Stephen. (T011007-10)


Sunday and 8 a.m. on Monday, thieves broke into


THIEVES stole a large stone fireplace from a house in Twiston. Between 4-30 p.m. on


steal a mini digger, they eventually made off with the fireplace, worth £ 1,000.


the former farmhouse. After attempting to


ect manager for Con­ structing The Future, said: “Pupils are making decisions about their futures at ages 13 and 14. “With vocational


impressive structure are Liam Crooks (15), David Adamson (14) and Harri­ et Campbell (15). (s)


construction and the built environment a strong choice option. Pictured with the


although the owls had nested in a fairly accessi­ ble place this year, should they nest again next year,


information on the owls had spread quickly because of networks and online forums for bird­ watchers and they had become a big tourist attraction. He added that


sents landowner United Utilities on the commit­ tee, expressed thanks to the Countryside Service, police and all those who had helped to manage the high volume of visi­ tors to Dunsop Bridge. He explained that


of the Forest of Bowland AONB Joint Advisory Committee, it emerged plans are in hand for the possible return of the eagle owls in 2008. Ian Grindy, who repre­


One footpath was tem­


organise an early meeting to make contingency plans for next year in case the birds return.


Tips for Irish


rovers


MANY people, with knowledge of their Irish ancestry, have been put off doing research after being told that documents had been burnt. But the guest


bon was exploring “The Irish Connec­ tion”. She told those with Irish ancestry not to be put off. Members heard


that “Griffiths” is a document produced for the evaluation of all property in Ireland between 1846 and 1864. Every dwelling, whatever its size was detailed in this report. They were told that


parish registers are also available. The Presbyterians and the Church of Ireland make available the registers for all the years they were kept, but others such as the Roman Catholic Church are incom­ plete.


er added that census returns often gave Ire­ land as a place of birth without any county details, which could be a problem. An index of surnames gave the area where those names mostly occur- rred, which could be a good starting point.


However the speak­


OUR picture shows, from left, Victoria Bristol, Joanne Bond, Debbie Court, Kaye Ingham and branch manager Lizzy Kelly, front. (CR19107/3)


School shows off!


A VALLEY school opened its doors to parents to show off its new build­ ings.


An extension built at Baldcrslone


Primary School has provided a new entrance area, a new reception and waiting area, as well as an office for headteacher Mrs Catherine Finch. I he school’s hall and office have


also been completely refurbished. The new facilities were officially


opened by the Mayor of the Ribble valley, Couri. Doreen Taylor. Our photograph shows Coun. Tay­


lor cutting the ribbon to open the school’s new buildings. (B051007/6)


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speaker at the Ribble Valley Family History Society said many normal channels of research were still open. Maureen Fitzgib-


hoped th a t the same commitment and part­ nership would be avail­ able next year should the owls revisit the area. Members resolved to


there were issues of safe­ ty for both the addition­ al traffic and aggressive animals. Mr Grindy said he


they might choose a less accessible location. Members noted that


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 15th, 2007 47 More Ribble Valley news in pictures tpv fi ir. A boost for OUR


picture shows


some of the chil­


dren with the


Bolton-by- Bowland


Young Farmers


and their generous


cheque, (s) / ffiOLTQfij} J£t fcV t S . Young Farmers’ helping hand for children


school assembly, during which two of the Young Farmers talked about the work of their club and the various activities they


A £500 CHEQUE from Bolton-by-Bow- land Young Farmers will pay for children at the village primary school to go on more trips. The generous donation was made at a


get involved with. Around 20 parents and visitors attended the half-term assembly, at which the children entertained and informed everyone on the subject of “Ourselves”. This cross-curricular topic was covered by all the children in school, culminaring in a trip to Eureka children’s museum, in Halifax.


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on show BIG-HEARTED staff at Barclays Bank, in Clitheroe, were left tickled pink with their lat­ est fund-raiser. They arrived at


work dressed in pink costumes with matching pink wigs as part of October’s national breast cancer awareness campaign. The event, which


being reminded that the Clitheroe branch is now open from 9-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. on Satur­ days.


also featured a raf­ fle, raised more than £360, which was kindly doubled by Barclays Bank to £725. • Customers are


r > J J&; .A Prizes for


mary school pupils put forward artwork for the calendar, priced £7.50, with £6 from the sale of every one going directly to The Ethiopia Cold Chain Project. Calendars are on sale


Lizzi Botham presented the youngsters with their prize - a workshop for all the children during a special event at Lee Carter, Clitheroe. More than 500 pri­


young artists THE children whose art­ work was selected for a new African charity cal­ endar have received their prizes. Television personality


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rural Ribble Valley school heard of the poor children’s plight, they organised and took part in colouring competi­ tions to raise £180.


Mrs Cathy Taylor sug­ gested using the harvest theme to raise money for the orphanage based in Goa, India. She thought of the idea after meeting Carol and Raymond Briggs, the owners of Ideal Pet Stores, in Clitheroe, who fund­ raise all year at their shop and then take the money to India. When pupils at the


aid of the El-Shaddai Orphanage Fund. Reception teacher


India’s poor PUPILS at Brennands Endowed Primary School, Slaidbum, have been busy raising money for poor children in India. They raised £180 in


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school said: “Some of the children were amazed that it costs as little as 50p for a dress or a pair of trousers, £3 for a sleeping bag and


A spokesman at the


£5 is enough money for sacks of rice to feed the entire orphanage. “The pupils brought


in money and what was especially good was that the pupils could see


pupils with Mrs Taylor (centre) and Carol and Raymond Briggs, (s)


Manor House residents go pink and fluffy! r $ ~


RESIDENTS and staff of Manor House Residential Home, in Chatburn, donned pink attire and had to pay £2 each for the privi­ lege. Great fun


was had by all as they dressed in pink and decorated the room with pink balloons and £75 was raised for the Breast Cancer Campaign, (s)


what they had bought to help the children in Goa.” Our picture shows


in Melt, Shackletons, Breda Murphy's, Bashall Barn and other outlets including the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’


office. They can also be purchased from the fol­ lowing: www.blueribbon- fundraising.org. (s)


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