22 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, May 31st, 2007


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Walk on, walk on... there’s hope for your he


by Duncan Smith


A RECORD number of Rib- ble Valley residents have put their best foot forward to join th e local “H e a lth y Walks” programme over the


past few months. Already, the scries of weekly


walks have had more than a thousand attendances up to the beginning of April, and even more are expected over the springtime period. On some of the walks, up to


GO people have been attending, much to the delight of East Lancashire Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council, who have joined forces to put on the free circular strolls throughout the Valley. Community health profes­


sionals are delighted with the uptake and are encouraging as many people as possible to walk their way to health through the “Stepping Out" programme, which is proving succesful throught the PCT’s area. In neighbouring Ilyndburn, the PCT-backed scheme has also seen record numbers attending the walks programme. Healthy Walks Co-ordinator


for the Ribble Valley is Kath Mitchell, who leads from the


front. She said: “It is very rewarding to sec such positive results for our efforts. So many people have told us how much better they feel and the numbers keep increasing. “We expect around 400 atten­


dances each month for our walks programme during the next three months, and we are aiming to expand the service, based on our volunteer walk leaders who are doing a simply brilliant job.” On the health front, East


Lancashire PCT’s Director of Public Health, Dr Ellis Fried­ man, commented: “This regular series of walks is having a very positive effect on local people’s health and their feeling of well­ being. There’s little chance of injury in walking and most peo­ ple can do an hour at their own pace. “We really are delighted with


the success in the Ribble Valley. This is a perfect example of self- help in an easy and accessible way. If people feel fit and healthy and have things to look forward to, they are less likely to be ill or going to the doctor. Everyone wins all the way round.” The regular walks are as fol­


lows: 0 Clitheroe walks: These


start at the Platform Gallery, next to Clitheroe Railway Sta­ tion, each Sunday at 2 p.m. for an hour-long stroll and each Fri­ day, a one-and-a-half hour walk starting out at 1-30 p.m. (Once a month, the walk starts from an alternative local venue). © Village walks: Every Mon­


day at 1-30 p.m., lasting about one-and-a-half hours, and a longer walk every Thursday at 1-30 p.m., lasting for about two hours. 9 In addition, a new Thurs­


day walk in conjunction with the Wildlife Trust has started, setting out at 6-30 p.m. from different venues each week. Mrs Mitchell added: “The


‘Walking to Health Scheme’ aims to encourage more people to enjoy the benefits of walking, particularly those people who may not otherwise be active. If you have health problems that may prevent you from doing demanding exercise, or are inac­ tive and are not sure where to start and would like some sup­ port to get you going and keep you motivated, perhaps we can help.” For more information about


the Healthy Walks programme, contact Kath Mitchell on 01200 414484 or by e-mail at: kath.Mitchell@ribblevalley.gov.


One last chance for


ASBO girl AFTER admitting two breaches of an anti social behaviour order, Rachel Linford has been given one last chance to mend her ways. Linford (20), formerly of


Ilodder Grove, Clitheroe, but now of Kirby Road, Blackburn, appeared for sentence at Preston Crown Court. Mr John Sawyer i prose­


cuting), told the court Lin­ ford had breached the order in December last year by breaching a curfew. She was shouting and swearing at 9-30 p.m. and kicking a door. Police were called, but Linford had wandered off. The second breach


involved Linford being out on Danven Street, Black­ burn at 2-30 a.m. She was unsteady and her eyes were glazed. Police recognised her.


Mr Sau’yer said Linford


had had ASBOs in the past which had been breached. Mr John Woodward


uk You can find further infor­ mation about the health bene­ fits of walking on the Walking to Health website at (www.whi.org.uk). Details of the weekly walks are also fea-


tured in the events listing in the Weekendplus section of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. Pictured are some of those


who have already joined the Healthy Walks programme, (s)


Dreams come true


DREAMS have become reality and the new Slaid- bum Village Hall was offi­ cially declared open on Sat­ urday. The opening ceremony


was performed by William Brown and Gemma Howard who have been involved with all the hard work that has taken place during the huge renovation which has taken several years in its completion. William started pushing


for a new village hall in 1947 though he did not join the village hall committee until 1951. Gemma is the youngest member of the village hall committee and


Pupils ready for singing in the rain


AN icecream van has to be one of the most unusual modes of trans­ port used by Valley youngsters travelling to a school prom. But this was exactly the vehicle


used by Year 11 friends Paul Furn- borough and Robin Jeffries from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. As well as the usual limousines, a


police car and fire engine were used by the pair’s fellow classmates to reach Mytton Fold Hotel in time for the annual Year 11 Prom.


Organised jointly by Mrs


Frances Cavanagh, the Head of Year 11, and secretary Mrs Kathryn Kinney, the prom was attended by 121 students and 20 members of staff. And despite the wet weather the seventh annual school prom was


enjoyed by all those who attended. Said Mrs Cavanagh: “This


event is definitely one of the high­ lights of the pupils’ calendar.” Our photograph show’s some of


the CRGS’ Year 11 youngsters who braved the weather to attend the prom. (T140507-7)


For a slide show of the Proms pictures, visit. www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk


A PLANNING applica­ tion has been submitted for the reinstatement of the main house to its orig­ inal 18th Century layout and a partiallyburied two- storey extension to the north elevation linked by a glass atrium. The exten­ sion includes a garage, lift and ground floor bed­ rooms. Comments on the pro­


she has been a constant supporter. During the opening


Slaidbum Silver Band per­ formed the world premiere of a tune found in the old Sunday School and there was also children’s enter­ tainment, clowns and refreshments. Due to space constraints


entry was restricted to 250 by ticket only. Next month there will be


a formal opening by the Lord Lieutenant of Lan­ cashire, Lord Shuttleworth, to thank the funders, design team, builders and others who have helped directly with the building.


Applications in the pipeline Other applications sub­


mitted include: Gisburn: Triple garage


with office space above at Higher Newfield Edge, Burnley Road (0445). Grindleton: Single­


storey extension to form snooker room and garage with glazed link to exist­ ing dwelling a t Duck House Farm, Brow Top (0324).


posal at Cow Ark Farm, Cow Ark (number 0426) must be made to the coun­ cil by tomorrow.


Rimington: Proposed


extensions and formation of swimming pool at Thistleber Farm (0432).


(defending), said Linford had a partner v’ho had attended court to support her. She had completely changed and she had a dif­ ferent approach to life. Judge Andrew’ Gilbart


QC told Linford she had two choices - keep on behaving as she had been doing and end up in prison, or be with her partner whom she wanted to live with. He said the ASBO was not a soft option and she must comply with it. “You have a choice and


i t’s time you faced up to being an adult,” said Judge Gilbart. “Let this be the last time


because this is a promise - if you appear in front of me I will send you to prison. I mean what I say,” added the judge. Linford was sentenced to


26 weeks custody suspend­ ed for two years. She will have to attend the think first programme and will be supervised by the pro­ bation service for two years.


Inquest on


travel agent AN inquest has been opened into, the death of retired travel agent Harvey Sutcliffe who died in Royal Blackburn Hospital. The inquest heard that Mr Sut­ cliffe, of Richmond Ter­ race, Clitheroe, was admit­ ted after a fall at home. Tests revealed a spinal wedge fracture and a sub­ stantial malignancy in his abdomen. While in hospital Mr Sutcliffe fell again, sus­ taining a head injury. The cause of death was given as head injury with cancer a


A SUPERB semi-detached barn conver­ sion in Gisburn is for sale with honey- well at £269,000, with stamp duty paid. Langlands Barn has three bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom, large living room and fitted dining kitchen. For details or to view, phone the agent on 01200 824411 (www.honeywell.co.uk).


NETTLEBED, at Newsholme, has views towards the Dales, and is for sale with athertons with a guide price of £725,000. Set in its own grounds, the property has a lounge, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, large kitchen, utility and cloakroom, four bedrooms, bathroom, double garage/work- shop and separate single garage. View at www.athertons-uk.com or call 01200 420100.


ON the market at £290,000, Steps Cot­ tage, in Wiswell, is a spacious and characterful cottage property. It has a two double bedrooms plus a study/dressing room, private parking, a delightful rear garden and rural views. Contact MSW Hewetsons, on 01200 424142 or www.mswhewetsons.co.uk


A RECENTLY refurbished three-bedroom semi in Clitheroe oozes “kerb appeal" and is on the market with anderton bosonnet at £229,950. Val­ ley View House has been finished to high stan­ dards and includes a lounge, dining room and fit­ ted kitchen, plus bathroom and attached garage. For details contact the agent on 01200 428691 or visit (www.andertonbosonnet.co.uk).


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VIEWING is highly recommended at Gable Cottage, in West Bradford, a double-fronted property simply oozing character and charm. On the market with MSW Hewetsons with a guide price of £290,000, parts of it date back to around 1790. A host of original features are retained


throughout, including exposed beams, stone walls and open fires, while mod­ ern touches make for easy living. A timber door leads to a quarry-tiled porch and on into the living room, which has a bespoke fireplace set on a stone hearth. The fireplace is actually split between the living room and adja­


cent dining room, which also has exposed stone walls and beams. A conservatory has a door to the rear garden. The kitchen has a good range of Schreiber wall and base units with beech block tops and built-in appli­ ances. A tiled floor, Belfast sink and


tongue and groove ceiling all give a country cottage feeling, while a sepa­ rate utility room keeps the laundry tucked away. The master bedroom has its own four- piece en-suite, while the second bed­ room is a generous single. The three- piece house bathroom includes an


original cast iron roll-top bath with a shower over. To the front of the property is a block paved area providing off-street park­ ing, while to the rear is a low-mainte- nace garden with patio area and shed. For details contact the agent on 01200 424142 (www.mswhewetsons.co.uk)


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