[ 16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, Aprii 19th, 2007
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One man’s rubbish is... Bert’s idea of pure heaven
caise?: “ir 7/yy. 1 # by Faiza Afzaal TRASH is like hidden treasure for
Clitheroe handyman Bert Ashworth. For the 43-year-old is leading the cam
paign to encourage people to get DIY-ing and look after the environment around them by recycling as much as possible. Over the years, Bert, of Standen Road,
has turned his hands to making countless creations for his home by salvaging wooden window frames dumped in skips at conser vatory firm Ultraframe, where he works as a driver. To Bert, the dumped hardwood is calling
out to become part of a cabinet or a set of table and chairs. Among the household furniture the
father-of-three has made in the past decade are a chest of drawers, a dining table and six
Digital Hearirig
Nearly 15% of the population have a degree of hearing loss, that's 1 in 7 people in Lancashire. The majority of people can be helped by the provision of a hearing aid, yet traditionally more than half choose not to wear them. Reasons commonly given are that the Aids are too big and bulky, that they whistle, and that they amplify too much background sound. However, things have changed dramatically since, the introduction of Digital Technology. Andrew Friel RHAD
B.Sc. of the Hearing Centre, Lancaster, says “Modern Digital Hearing Aids are effectively mini-computers within the Ear, that analyse sound, control volume automatically and reduce unwanted noise or feedback. The latest generation of Hearing Aids have a form of Artificial Intelligence, which allows Dispensers to apply new Audiological solutions.
chairs, beds, shelves, mantel piece, a garden shed, rear door and many more items. Each piece of furniture is finished with a
mixture of oil and varnish, hand-rubbed and sanded between coats - transforming it back to it’s former glory. And the talented craftsman has also man
aged to bring a touch of class to his garden with a water fountain, which also features in his impressive collection. Bert said: “I have always been amazed as
to the amount of wood which is dumped in the skips. “More and more people nowadays are
opting for the new uPVC windows and therefore getting rid of the old, hardwood window flames. I obtained permission from the boss to rescue the dumped wood and transformed itinto something useful for the house. “I hate hardwood being wasted. It's crim
and deliver better speech understanding in noise without compromising on comfort". "Many Hearing Aids are now so small, that they are virtually invisible when in use as they fit deep into the ear canal, so people no longer have to be self conscious
. about wearing them". Hearing Aid technology has come on leaps and bounds over the past fevy years, and nowhere reflects this more than the Hearing Centre, 35 Hammerton Street, Burnley. The centre is equipped with the very latest Audiological testing facilities for diagnosing a Hearing Problem, and sound booth to guarantee test accuracy. It is a family run Hearing Healthcare practice, founded by Mr William Friel almost 40 years ago, and also Dispensing privately at two of Lancashire's leading Hospitals. There are also full time branches in Blackpool, Blackburn and Lancaster. Andrew says that "Although the Hearing Centre is at the forefront of Technology, we strive to retain the persorial touch of a family run
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inal seeing it go to the tipi By recycling it, I feel I am also playing a part in looking after the environment and saving landfill costs.’’ He added: “Despite working full-time, I
tend to use'my spare time making furniture for the house from items people have thrown away. I have enjoyed making all the beds in the house out of recycled timber and other indoor and outdoor furniture. I transformed the garden by laying out the decking, creat
ing an outdoor table, chairs, water fountain, rear gate and shed.” The artistic and modern furniture has
proved a welcome addition in the .Ashworth household. His wife, Diana, said: "It saves a lot of money. It’s nice to have a husband who is an expert handjunan as well!” Our picture shows Bert enjoying a
cuppa surrounded by items which he has built from recycled wood. (A030407/11
business" The Hearing Centre is not tied to any National company, and offers truly independent and impartial advice. Hearing tests are free and all Hearing Aids are fitted on a 60-day free home trial to ensure client satisfaction. The Hearing Centre has always provided better value than National companies, and guarantees not to be beaten on price for "like for like" products. Please ask for our special discount available on the purchase of two Hearing Aids. The Hearing Centre is holding a information week, Monday 23rd to Friday 27th April 2007, featuring the Danish maufacturer Widex,- and the latest Hearing Aid Aikia. This advanced Digital Hearing Aid is available with an optional remote control, and timer alarm which activates an audible tone in the ear. For more information, contact - The Hearing Centre
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Weather, as always, is a talking point
THERE was a cold, windy start to FEBRUARY.
We had some frosty nights for the first
week followed by a little snow and snow on the 9th.
The rest of the month was mild and
wet \vith rain on most days. Temperatures were in the top 40s.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DATE MAX°F MIN°F RAIN mms trace
48
46 . 40 40 36 34 33 32 34
10 40 11 42 12 44 13 43 14
15 49 16 17
46 45
48
18 46 19 46 20 47 21 22 23 24
48 48 47 48
25 47 26 45 27 28
48 47
44 28 28 28 24 24 26 28 32 34 39 40 40 36 46 42 34 37 43 42 42 46 46 42 40 38 40 40
A SHOWERY start to the month of MARCH was followed by mainly dry weather with the exception of snow and sleet in the middle of the month. From the 19th there were bright sunny days and the first signs of spring.
DATEMAX“F MIN^F RAIN mms
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Ramblers’ trip out
THIRTY-FOUR Clithe- i 3.7
walkers crossed the bridge j over the Skirden Beck and then followed the farm | track to reach the footpath across fields including the | footbridge over the Holden Beck to reach the Sawley- | B o lto h -b y -B ow la n d
road.There followed a fair ly steep climb via Hague Farm to Rodhill Gate j across fields full of lambs. From Rodhill Gate the
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4.6 9.0 6.2 snow 0.8 sleet
walkers followed footpaths | to Lawson House and Acreland before dropping | down through woodlrad to emerge at the Friends’ Meeting house. The walk then followed the well known path from Sawley Bridge along the Ribble i and then across fields | before re-crossing the two becks to take the track coming out just above Bolton Hall. By using the long drive of the Hall, Bolton-by Bolton village | was reached and the walk completed down the mam street.
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Total rainfall 90.7 mm = 3.628 inches. Total rainfall 65.8 mm = 2.632 inches
roe Ramblers set out from BoIton-by-Bowland on a | five-mile walk led by Mike Howseman. From the car park the
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