20 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 27th, 2007


Pay-to-play quiz night boosts charity coffers


A PAY-TO-PLAY charity quiz night raised money for two good causes. Organised by the Rotaract Club of the Ribble


Valley, the event made £150 each for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald Support House - both in Liverpool. Held at the Social Centre in Wellgate, the


“pay-to-play” evening attracted participants ranging in age from six-years-old upwards. The quiz was the first charity event organised


by the Amelia Russell, the club president, and vice president Gill Emmott. The Rotaract Club of the Ribble Valley is a new venture with mem­ bers aged between 18 and 35, who welcome new members on a Wednesday night at the Empori­ um. Pictured are Claire Wilson, Julie Taylor,


Trevor Roberts and Peter Ball, with Paula O’Neil, Amelia Russell, Gill Emmott and Catherine Parker with the cheques. (A130907/1)


A NEW HR consultancy offering expert personnel management support and advice to , small businesses has arrived in the Ribble Valley.


Local resident and qualified HR consultant Lisa ‘Edwards, set up "hr partner" earlier this year, enabling local firms to achieve their full potential through their staff.


Management Development Programme


Courses commencing in October 2007


Would you or your staff benefit from developing people management skills?


HR Partner has a Management Development Programme which


can help Managers become more confident, successful and business focused in their roles.


How much will it cost? Each session is £150; delegates


booking all five sessions pay £700 for the complete programme.


This includes all course materials, and food and refreshments during the day/evening.


'Lisa is determined to offer a personal, face-to-face service for clients who need help in dealing with HR issues, but haven't known who to turn to, or who have been put off by the high costs of specialist law firms or big city consultancies. Unlike N other HR agencies, the team's knowledge and skills have been gained in the real world of business, leading them to focus on practical and cost-effective advice tailored to each individual company they work with. This partnership approach includes the facility to be on site within a matter of hours to solve any employment issue from recruitment to resignation.


Employing people can be one of the most complicated and challenging aspects of running a company. At hr partner, professional staff recognise the worries associated with the growing amount of, employment legislation and general human resources red tape. They help with producing employee contracts for all staff, holding regular review meetings and supplying regular legislation and HR best practice updates. The company also offer a wide range of cost effective training and development for managers and senior staff covering ail aspects of business management.


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Other specialist services offered by the firm include:


• A full review and implementation of legal and policy requirements, including the production of employee contracts and handbooks.


• Recruitment and selection


•Al l the necessary operational support associated with HR Cover,


■* such as maternity leave, holidays, sickness etc.


• Mediation, coaching and mentoring.


• HR Strategy and Planning. - helping to guide and support businesses through periods of change.


Commenting on the business, Lisa said: "HR outsourcing works because a growing business needs the full range of HR management expertise without the cost of a full in-house service.


"Depending on the size of your business, we have support packages available from as little as £75 per month. We also have a daily rate for ad-hoc on site support, training and project work.


She added: "Our aim is to look after local small businesses and provide a first-class one-to-one service. |f a client requires some advice, I can be on site very quickly dealing with any employment problems they may have.


“It's all about taking the stress out of people management. It is a very important area. Business owners and managers do not have the time to keep on top of all the paperwork and up-to-date training requirements and this is where we can help."


So, if you need a HR consultant to assist you with any aspect of your personnel needs, please contact Lisa Edwards immediately on 01200 444055 or 07738 764729 for an introductory -discussion.


Employment Legislation Compliance • Practical, Operational HR Support • Recruitment and Selection • HR Cover Training and Development • HR Strategy and Planning • Performance and Reward • Employee Support Services


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Church joins Alpha course


A GROUP from St James’ Church, in Clitheroe, will join more than 7,000 churches of alLclenominations in run­ ning an “Alpha Course” this autumn. ■ Alpha is already one of the most widely-known Christian initiatives in the country- more than 23% of British adults can identify Alpha as a Christian course. ■ ; • “Now in its lofH year, Alpha is a prac­


tical and contemporary introduction to the Christian faith and provides a relaxed and informal opportunity for participants to make up their own mind about Christianity. I t is constructed around one meeting a week for eight weeks and has become increasingly suc­ cessful in the UK and overseas in the past 10 years. The Rev. Nicky Gumbel, who has


The local initiative will be supported by a national advertising campaign. The 2007 theme is based upon “Factory”, an animated film which depicts human life as a conveyor belt from birth to death, incorporating many wry humourous touches. The 60-second clip will be showing on digital and freeview television channel E4 during Septem­ ber, on screens in bars and health clubs across the UK and in cinemas nation­ wide. For more information about the


Alpha Cqurse at St James’ Church and how you can get involved, contact: Rebecca Crowe 01200 423608.


Diary date for


nearly-new sale A SALE of nearly new nursery goods mil take place in the Ribble Valley next month. On Saturday, October 13th, the East


Lancashire Branch of the National Chil­ dren’s Trust will hold the sale at the St Mary’s Centre in Church Brow starting at the earlier time of 10 a.m. and ending at 11-30 a.m. Items usually sold include clothing,


books, toys and nursery items including travel cots and pushchairs. Organiser Hazel Dewhurst said: “The


October sale is traditionally the biggest sale of the year as parents see it as an opportunity to sort out their children’s toys and clothes before Christmas.” Anyone wishing to sell, needs to register


for an information pack. In a change to the usual registration arrangements, the clos­ ing date is now two weeks prior to the sale date. Those who register will receive 70% of the price of goods sold with the remain­ der going to the NCT who will use it to train local volunteers. Anyone wanting to sell items should con­


tact Hazel on 01254 822707 or Tina Cun- liffe on 01254 824207.


I" HIGHESTGOLD PRICES FOR 20 YEARSl


. Old Gold Items, Jewellery. Watches, Chains, .


Even Broken Items. 1 Also, Boxes of Old Costume Jewelleiy,


* Call In we will be happy to sort the good I


fromthebad.


I Also War Medals wanted. Antiques etc. |


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] WE SELL ;


If you have too much to bring, we will be | happy to c a l


We specialise In second hand Rolex, Omega


1 and good watches, diamond rings, etc I


Save fortunes.


I All sold with valuation certificates a t today's I I


! 01200 425555 j high replacement costs. I


BRITTONS JEWEUERS& ANTIQUES VALUERS ( 4 King St (Opp Post Office) Clitheroe _ s


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We’ve got all you need for your baby’s early years


Pampers cany pack nappies 2 for £10 I WEBUY ! |


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising). Burnley 4223311


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All entrants can be voted for as many times as you like, providing that you send in the official voting coupon.


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