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New royal show venue? - page 5 The class of 2007 - page 16


Jealous husband assaults wife - page 17 Illegal weapon leads to jail -- page 41


INFORMATION


Duty chemist: Boots the Chemist, 15-19 Castle Street, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Police: 01200 443344. Fire: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. Electricity: 0800 1954141. Gas: 0800 111999. Water: 0845 462200. Councils: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. Hospitals: Royal Blackburn Royal Hospital: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Steeton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 427311. Alcohol Information Centre: 01282 416655. Aidsline: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Domestic Violence Helpline: 01282 422024. Cruse Bereavcmenf Care: Ribble Valley 01200 429346. Environmental Agency: Emergencies - 0800 807060. Drugs: Local confidential advice and information line: 01200 444484. National: 0800 776600. Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. Samaritans: 01254 662424. Monthly Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. Lancashire Rural Stress Network: 01200 427771. QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254 358095. Ribhle Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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Skatepark charging managers' response


FOLLOWING last week’s story that charges could be intro­ duced for Clitheroe’s award-winning skatepark, we have received a large number of comments from skaters. Below is the response from managers of Clitheroe Skatepark to last week’s story.


IN a detailed end-of-year report to Ribble Valley Coun­ cil, the management of Clitheroe Skatepark inquired whether the lease could be amended to allow for charg­ ing. This was for the following


reasons: • Many local young people


who use the park regularly sug­ gested th a t implementing a charge would stop too many non­ skaters from using it as a play­ ground. 9 To encourage ‘ownership’ of


the skatepark. If people con­ tribute to what they use, they are more likely to look after it and value it. • To allow introduction of


some supervision of the park (by trained volunteers). • To gain a true representation


of the number of people who use the park, that can be used in the town’s tourism figures. • To help with policing of the


park in general. O To allow us to successfully


eject people who break the rules and prevent them from gaining entry until their ban is over. The cost, if approved, is likely


to be minimal (in the region of £1 for a day’s skate), but would favour young people and regular users, with reduced price season tickets being available. We are


also considering other options for income generation, and will be discussing ideas with those who use the park. The skatepark was paid for by


a staggeringly generous gift of more than £250,000 to the local community by the Lancaster Foundation, and has been voted the third best outdoor skatepark in the country. Part of this recog­ nition is down to the way in which the park is run. Over the past year, the park’s


two staff have achieved a great deal: • Liaising with national skate


magazines, publicising the park and attracting skaters from across the UK. • Organising skate competi­


tions with excellent prizes. • Ensuring the park is a good


neighbour to the community by cleaning litter, removing graffiti, making it safe, working with con­ tractors to repair defects, and repairing flood lighting and CCTV. • Hosting supervised family


skate sessions to encourage wider participation and use of the facil­ ity. • Providing a ‘listening ear’


and role model for young users of the park. • Developing a team of volun­


teers who can be properly organ­ ised, managed and trained.


• Working with local police,


council and users to establish a forum tha t will listen to, and more importantly, implement ideas for improvement. The management of the skate


park believe that having staff to run the facility, who can be accountable and deliver profes­ sional and reliable provision, is in the best interests of the town and those who use the park. This view is supported by the tremendous results achieved during its first year. Before Oasis took on the man­


Centre seeks expansion aid


CLITHEROE’S Roefield Leisure Cen­ tre is looking to net cash to enable it to expand. Earlier this month Roefield represen­


tatives presented three development options to Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil, Clitheroe the Future and the Roe­ field board. The three options range from a mod­


est £200,000 scheme to refurbish the gym and changing rooms to a £lm. development to provide a new fitness facility and a multi-purpose hall. At a meeting of Ribble Valley’s Com­


munity Committee the options for future development a t Roefield were


considered. A report to committee said none of the three schemes could be achieved without “the cooperation of the council”, either by providing a loan, changing the lease to enable Roefield to borrow against the facility or a combina­ tion of the two. Members agreed in principle to amend


the lease to allow Roefield to borrow funds to deliver the expansion plans, and that it also be considered by members of the Policy and Finance Committee. Councillors also asked for a business plan to be provided before any decision is made about a loan.


C l i th e r o e B r id g e C lu b r e s u l t s


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on ton, Ilse Park and Philip Manning. Thursday were: NS - Pat Ward and Roy Monday, evening winners were Roy Ward, Ernest Ormand and Michael Jef- Ward and Pat Ward, Chris Pollard and fery. EW - Ann Barrow and John Ren- Moira Phillips


CP


WEEKEND WEATHER: Forecasters predict there will be sunny intervals on Saturday, however Sunday will be cloudy with the possibility of some showers.


SUNRISE: 4-49 a.m. SUNSET: 9-22 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 8-48 p.m.


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agement of the facility, staff costs were generously funded by the Lancaster Foundation, and since the change of management we need to meet these costs. Oasis is a charity whose aim is


to serve the community - it is a not-for-profit organisation. We would be delighted to hear


comments and ideas on any of the views or proposals expressed above. Contact: grandconsulta- tion@oasisuk.org or Tim Fun- nell, Skate Services Manager, c/o Text House, Bawdlands, Clitheroe, BB7 2LA.


Supermarket closes for the last time


KWIK SAVE in Clitheroe has shut down. The supermarket, in Sta­


tion Road, closed its doors for the last time on Tues­ day and is among 79 stores across the country that has faced the axe. The decision is part of a


wave of national cuts announced earlier this week, which will leave the supermarket with just 147 branches across the coun­ try.


A statement said: “Kwik


Save confirms 79 of its stores closed on Wednesday. It is with regret that Kwik Save has had to make this difficult decision and announce these cut backs. “Kwik Save would like to thank all of its staff affect­


ed by this regrettable situa­ tion, for their commitment to the company over the years.” Shop workers union


Usdaw is now seeking “urgent talks” with the company to ensure staff receive a satisfactory redundancy packaga In a statement issued


yesterday, Usdaw National Officer Joanne McGuinness said: “Usdaw will be sup­ porting our members who have been made redundant throughout what is clearly going to be a difficult and worrying time and making sure they get their full redundancy payments.” Staff at the store


refused to comment on the closure.


9 BRIDGE winners at the Pendle Club were: Miss P. Hargreaves, Mrs A. Cooper, Mrs J. Walmsley, Mrs A. Riley, Mrs S. Walsh. Experienced players are wel­ come every Monday at 1-30 p.m.


A CHARITY ball organised to raise funds to provide vital vacci­ nation facilities in Ethiopia made a staggering £31,000 for the cause. The Blue Ribbon Ball, which


was held in aid of UNICEF’s Ethiopia Cold Chain Project at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Satur­ day, surpassed all expectations thanks to the generosity of those who attended. One of tlie organisers, Clitheroe


doctor Sheila Bailey said: "The Bine Ribbon Ball raised £31,000 which was amazing. With other fund-raising this brings our total to


just over £40,000 so we are well on our way to financing a second cold chain project and hope to raise a further £10,000 over the coming months. “We are very grateful to all our sponsors, our guests and to every­ one who contributed to making the evening such a success.” The'”event, which was also


organised by retired district nurse Anne Geldard, practice nurse Eileen Sumner and Dr Anne lluson, who along with Dr Bailey, all work at Clitheroe Health Cen­ tre’s Castle Medical Group, as well


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Alert as walkers attacked by owl!


by Faiza Afzaal


AN alert has been issued after two giant eagle owls attacked two dog walkers - leaving one needing hospital treatment. A footpath, which runs between


Foot Holme and Whitendale Farm, near Dunsop Bridge, has been closed by Lancashire County Coun­ cil after the nesting eagle owls attacked the walkers earlier this month. It is believed that the 2ft. tall


adult birds are raising their three chicks and have become particularly territorial. They are swooping down on walkers and pets passing close to the nest. Bird watcher Mr Andrew Makin


witnessed one of the attacks. He said: “I was walking along the path and watching the female on the opposite side. “There was someone walking


down with a border collie and the next thing it just came gliding along with its 6ft. wings and went straight into the side of the border collie, knocking the dog over and then


returning to its site on the other side.” Police are working closely with


United Utilities and the RSPB to prevent any further attacks. Patrols have been stepped up and Sgt Rob Evans, of Clitheroe Police, is urging dog walkers to be their guard and not to visit the site. He said: “There have been one or


two incidents, which have resulted in two dog walkers being attacked by these eagle owls - with one of the victims suffering minor back injuries. “There is a significant police pres­


ence in the Dunsop Bridge area and we are urging people not to attempt to go up there to look at the birds’ nest.”


Similar advice has been issued by


landowner United Unities. A spokesman said: "We are urging people to be as sensible as possible and observe the warning signs that have been put up at the site.” Eagle owls, which have distinctive


orange eyes and ear. tufts, are believed to be the largest birds in the owl family and have a wingspan of around 6ft. They are usually more


commonly found all over Europe, especially in Scandinavia, but are rarely seen in Britain. In November, 2005, one was sighted in the same area having escaped from captivity. The arrival of the birds has


delighted local birdwatchers, with numerous sightings reported in var­ ious website forums.. O While wardens are hoping peo­


ple will keep away from the site, for the next two weeks, hundreds of people will be making tracks to the Forest of Bowland for the Bowland Festival. From June 2nd to 17th, they will


celebrate the birds, wildlife, land­ scape and culture of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Nat­ ural Beauty. The festival offers a unique oppor­


tunity to discover more at over 100 events and activities led by local experts with a programme bigger and better than ever before. Booking is essential for many


events. For a full programme and details


go to www.bowlandfestival.co.uk or ring the bookings team at Clitheroe Travel on 01200 420301.


Charity ball raises an amazing £31,000!


OUR picture shows


organisers Vicky Lee,


Eileen Sum­ ner, Sheila


Bailey. Anne Geldan! and Anne


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