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AS the smoking ban looms ever closer, smok­ ers at a Whalley-based hospital have been “stubbing it out”. A day of activities was held at Calder-


stones NHS Trust to help staff and clients who smoke kick the habit. The event coincided with National No


Smoking Day. As part of the activities on offer, the nico­


tine-addicts were able to e.xchange their ciga­ rettes, lighters and matches for free smoking cessation information and items as part of a smoking amnesty. There was also a chance for smokers to have their carbon monoxide levels checked to


see how much oxygen is in their blood stream. In addition, clients were able to sign up to


take part in a no smoker’s bingo where for each week they go without a cigarette they will be rewarded with a prize. An information stand was placed in the


staff restaurant and smokers wanting to give up w'ere able lo go on a special walk with oth­ ers wanting to quit. Clients took part in a competition to


design a poster to advertise the fact that the hospital is a no smoking site, 'rho events were part of the trust’s strategy to become a completely smoke free site.


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by Margaret Parsons


A BROCKHALL policeman Is officially “a local hero.” PC Andrew Spouse, who helps a bereaved


family cope with the loss of a loved one in tragic circumstances, was presented with the Public Service Person Award at local radio station 2BR’s annual Local Hero Awards 2007. The glittering ceremony was held at the


D.AD feeling between two men led to vio­ lence when they met in a Whalley pub. , Blackburn magistrates heard that Daniel


.John Green punched the other man repeat­ edly during the attack in the Whalley Arms. But Miss Sian Hall (defending) said her


client had initially acted in self-defence, believing he was about to be attacked. Green (21), of Abbey Terrace, Billington, pleaded guilty to assaulting Mark Hartley. The case was adjourned for evidence to be called relating to allegations of events before and after the assault. Mr Neil White (prosecuting) said Mr


Hartley was left with a black eye, swelling to the side of his face and a lump on his head following the attack.


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actions wore self-defence because of what had happened previously and what had happened on that night. He accepts that after the initial blow he continued to hit the other man. He says he had been wound up and provoked by what had been going on.”


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ROCKETS and rock music have been delighting audiences


at a Ribble Valley high school. A brilliant performance of the


musical “Return to the Forbidden Planet” was played to full houses over three evenings at St Augus­ tine’s RC High School, in Billing­ ton. The event proved to be so popu­


lar that an unscheduled fourth per­ formance had to be organised as a treat for the school’s younger pupils. Based loosely on Shakespeare’s


“The Tempest” and the cult 1950s’ “B” movie, the musical also draws on some of the most memorable rock and roll songs of the ’60s and


‘70s. To create an other-worldly atmosphere on each evening, the entrance of the school w'as trans­ formed into an interplanetary air­ port. When guests arrived, they were asked to go through a series of passport control and security checks. Everybody, including small chil­


dren, was issued with a luminous “reverse polarity bracelet” before being asked to wait in the departure lounge. Loudspeaker announcements and


flashing messages from big screens announced arrivals, departures and took passengers through safety drills.


A highlight of the show which


brought gasps of surprise and delight each evening was when a space rocket flew' out from the stage along a wire over the audience to the back of the hall. The only glitch occurred on the


second evening when to the amuse­ ment of the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Peter Ainsworth, and his wife, Thirza, it decided to park itself immediately above their heads! Our picture shows some members


of the talented cast, including (from left to right) Sammy Harper, Meg Astin-Kilgallon, Joe Basquill, Tom Newton, Alice Foley and Declan McCarthy, (s)


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FLAT caps, black puddings and Lancaster Bomber Beer ivill be the order of the day at the opening of a new exhibition celebrating four Lancashire artists. Invited guests at the preview


evening of the exhibition at Art Decor, in Whalley, will enjoy tradi­ tional local fare as they browse original works by the county’s favourite artists, including L. S. Lowry. The gallery has joined forces


w'ith Thwaites Brewery and well- known local chef Breda Murphy, to add a bit of fizz and flavour to the proceedings taking place this evening. Lancashire hotpot, black pud­


ding and Lancashire cheese tart will be washed down with light ale, Lancaster Bomber Beer and sarsa­ parilla. Mr Chris McCabe, who runs the


gallery in The Arches with his wife, Julie, said: “This exhibition is all about celebrating the best of Lan-


. cashire art. “Works by these artists are in


big demand and we feel really hon­ oured that they have chosen our gallery to showcase their paintings in the Ribble Valley.” Guests at the launch event will


also have the opportunity to win a £750 sketch by John Thompson.


He will be on hand to discuss his paintings, along with fellow artists Mr John Chapman, from Black­ burn and Sabden resident, Mr Trevor Lingard. The preview evening is by invi­


tation only.


The exhibition is open to the public from Friday until April


21st. Anyone requiring further infor­


mation should call 01254 824840. Pictured is artist John Thomp­ son with one of his paintings, (s)


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Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, on Monday evening and PC Spouse attended with his family to receive the award to hon­ our the area’s most dedicated public servant, someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty. He received a cut glass trophy and cheque, after his nomination was chosen as the Mnner by a panel of judges.


Valley sets one of lowest council tax rises - again


THRIFTY Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil has set one of the lowest council tax increases in the North West. The borough’s share of the council tax


will rise by just 2% - one of the smallest increases in the region for the third year running. Coun. Chris Holtom, chairman of the


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and managed to reduce the revenue budget to £ 6 .6m., resulting in a council tax increase of just two per cent. “Included in the £3m. capital pro­ gramme for the next year are the roll out of


three-stream waste collection, energy effi­ ciency in the council offices and additional spend on sport and leisure facilities. “This is a prudent and sensible capital


programme that concentrates on the coun­ cil’s priorities.” Council tax on a Band D property in


Ribble Valley will rise by £2.58 to £128.65, one of the lowest in the North West. However, Ribble Valley householders


will face an overall increase of 5.02% in their council tax bills brought about by increases of 11.4% from the Lancashire Police Authority, 4.99% from the Lan­ cashire Fire Authority and 4.95% from Lancashire County Council. • Over 70% of Ribble Valley household­


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since then PC Spouse has been in constant contact with her and her two sons, found out about counsellors for the family, got in touch with the boys’ school and became a great friend. He even arranged for them to be mascots


at Turf Moor the weekend after their father’s funeral to give them something to focus on. She said: “He’s been there for me and my


two boys constantly. I honestly believe he’s gone above and beyond the call of duty


Andrew has always just been a phone call away and would talk to us whether he was on or off duty “I never gave it a thought that he had


other families he was family liaison officer to and he never told me, but I found out he has and I’m sure he’s just as brilliant with them as he has been with us. He is such a very spe­ cial person and I feel priviliged to have met him and will never be able to thank him enough.” PC Spouse has been a policeman for 23


years, previously working in Burnley and Colne. He received the award, which was sponsored by our sister paper, the Burnley Express, from news editor Mrs Margaret Parsons, pictured. Watching him proudly were his wife Karen, sons Robert (13) and David (11) and his mother, Mrs Audrey Spouse. (B190307/10i)


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