4 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 29th, 2007


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


We just couldn’t believe our eyes!


by Brian Beresford,


headteacher of Whalley _____ Primary School


Whalley News


SOMETHING amazing hap­ pened.at Whalley CE Prima­


Even babies do their bit


BABIES in Whalley have been doing their bit to raise money for Children in Need. A coffee morning was organised by 20


parents of youngsters who attend the “Talk First” baby signing classes in Whalley. The fund-raising event, held at Whal­


ley Village Hall, raised £119. The par­ ents have been attending Talk First baby signing classes with their babies since September. Talk First baby signing, with signs


based upon the British Sign Language, is about opening up communication


between parents and their babies, reduc­ ing frustration and bringing on speech. The Talk First Ribble Valley classes' / -


are run by Helen Webster, a qualified nursery nurse whose own daughter Han­ nah loves signing so much she inspired Helen to take on the franchise arid run


classes for other parents. ...


ry School last Thursday. I was amazed to see none other


than the. Archbishop of Canter­ bury and the Archbishop of York standing in the school entrance! After a “double-take” I shook


- .with teacher’s jaws dropping open


during the fund-raising morning in aid of • room. Children in Need. (B201107/1) • Anyone requiring further informa­


tion about Talk First baby signing, please log on to wwwtalkfirst.net.


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Saturday 1st December 12 noon - 4nm Seasonal Story Teller


their hands in welcome and they told me that they were simply just passing and had decided to call in! A tour of the school followed,


Our picture shows babies havu^fuirf?(!*?vvith incredulity in every class- The children responded bril­


liantly, talking about their work with understanding and much politeness, and I felt so proud and excited. During our walkabout I had


the opportunity to speak to the Archbishops about some features of the life and work of our school, including our links with St Michael with St John’s School CE School, in Blackburn and the Bethany Project in Tanzania. I explained our “Responsibility


and Respect” motto, the work of the Friends, our outdoor play ini­ tiatives, the Years 3 and 4 role- play area (currently based on a Church at Christmas), School’s Out (our before and after school club) and the contributions of the


village’s church leaders to our worship.


Our visitors were also particu­


larly interested in the healthy food being served at lunchtime. They admired the wonderful


Remembrance display in the entrance, our interactive white­ boards in action and the South American Christian cross outside the Year 3 classroom. The Archbishop of Canterbury


said lunchtime Grace for Year 5, and the whole experience was as magical as it was unexpected. In the afternoon I was a “guest


sp e ak e r” a t a conference for potential school leaders, and I had been invited to speak about “putting the joy back into leader­ ship”. I had a lot to talk about!


Merry Berry Ball gets thumbs up Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 29th, 2007


Helping hand from pupils


PUPILS from Pendle Primary School, in Clitheroe, have helped Lancashire Wildlife Trust design new signs for the Nature Reserve at


Salthill Quarry on the edge of town. New signs have just been put up at all


the entrances into the reserve, telling vis­ itors about the site and illustrating what they might see during their visit. The main signs include drawings done by some of the children, specially chosen from a selection produced by the school. Reserve manager Phil Dykes said that


he was really pleased with the help the children had given.


“Not only have they contributed excel­


lent pictures showing wildlife and fossils for use on the signs, but they have also given invaluable feedback on the signs’ design during work sessions held at the school.” The new signs are the final part of a


programme of improvement works at the reserve, including new footpaths, marker posts for the geology trail around the site and resurfacing of the main entrance car parking area. An ongoing programme of volunteer work parties has also been essential for keeping the reserve in good order. Mr Dykes, who has overseen the work,


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As above


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As above


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A MERRY time was had by all who attended a charity ball in aid of a new sports wall a t a Ribble Valley school. Crowds of people flocked to the Myt-


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evening included a buffet, balloon tombo­ la, raffle and auction. Entertainment was provided by solo artist “Vocal Show” and a disco. The event raised £2,600 Mrs Bev Roberts, chairman of Friends


of Whalley Primary, said: “Everyone had a splendid time. We had some fantastic prizes for the raffle and auction including two tickets to see pop group ‘Take That’. I would like to thank everyone that helped to make the evening a success. The money raised will go towards the new sports wall a t Whalley Primary School.” Pictured are guests looking all merry before the ball began. (P181107/12)


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• THERE were three Ribble Valley winners in the East Lancashire Hos­ pice lottery weekly draw. Top prize of £1,000 went to Mrs Booth, of Bar- row; £250 to Miss Smithies, of Clitheroe; and £100, Mrs Kinney, of Langho. If you would like to support your local hospice by joining the lot­ tery, please call Gill on 01254 342847.


expressed his thanks to the various organisations and local companies who have helped. They include Natural Eng­ land’s Aggregate Levy Tax Fund; Lan­ cashire Environmental Fund; Tarmac Ltd for donation of all of the stone for the new paths; 3M Healthcare for paying for the new marker posts; Lancashire Coun­ ty Council for helping to pay for the paths to be laid, and Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council for its support. “I t’s been a real team effort,” said Mr


Tenants say yes to homes transfer


COUNCIL tenants in Ribble Valley have voted overwhelm­ ingly in favour of transferring the ownership and manage­ ment of their homes to the reg­ istered social landlord, Ribble Valley Homes. In a secret postal ballot,


86.2% of respondents gave transfer the thumbs-up, with only 13.8% voting against. A total of 1,176 tenants took


part in the ballet, carried out by the independent Electoral Reform Services, a turnout of 81.5%. The vote means the council’s


housing stock will transfer next year, unlocking £14.8m. in investment for repairs and improvements to te n an ts ’ homes in the first five years. Tenants’ key rights and


entitlements will be protected and they will have a bigger say in how their homes and hous­ ing service are run, including a third of the 12 seats on Ribble Valley Homes’s management board. Ribble Valley Borough


Council Leader Coun. Michael Ranson said: “The council has believed from day one that any decision to transfer should rest entirely with tenants. “This ‘yes’ vote shows that


tenants have listened to the proposals and made an informed decision to transfer. “The council has worked


hard to give tenants the stan­ dard of homes they want, but transfer means more money will be available for the repairs and modernisation they have asked for. “The council will now work


hard to ensure a smooth hous­ ing stock transfer to Ribble Valley Homes.” Coun. Joyce Holgate, chair­


man of the Ribble Valley Homes shadow board, said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in the consulta­ tion and put their faith in us. “Now the hard work really


begins. The next few months will be spent ensuring tha t everything is in place for the transfer.”


Weekend vandals again target parked cars


Dykes, adding: “Why not pay a visit to the reserve to see the new signs and admire the children’s handiwork along with all of the other work done.” Our picture shows Mr Dykes with


Plans for Higher Buck


A PLANNING application has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the proposed conversion of existing dilapidated vacant dwelling into bedrooms as part of bed and breakfast facilities, and also the erection of a smoking shelter and internal alterations to a public house. Comments on the proposal


at the Higher Buck Inn and adjacent dwelling, The Square, Waddington (number 1009) must be made to the council by December 7th. Other plans submitted


FATHER Christmas made a special appearance to hand out early presents to children in Read. He dropped in to the St


John’s School Hall for the annual Christmas Fair and made sure every youngster was given a gift. Organised by the Mothers’


include: Chatburn: Removal of existing polytunnels ad replace with portal frame indoor retail and external covered re ta il areas (1266sqm) a t Shackletons Garden and Lifestyle Centre, Clitheroe Road (1070). Slaidburn: Carefully


remove s ta tu e and repair, remove stonework down to blockage, rebuild column and repoint plinth. Replace and secure statue


(Listed Building Consent) at the war memorial, Chapel Street (1050).


Guest appearance from a gent in red!


Union, the annual fair raised more than £1,000 for various causes, including St John’s Sunday School, treatment for premature babies and the M U overseas fund. MU branch leader Mrs


Barbara Lord said it was a very busy event, despite the weather.


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MORE damage has been cedes parked in Spa Garth, caused to cars parked in the Ribble Valley. In the latest inci­ dent, offenders smashed the rear windscreen of a silver Mer-


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