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Honours for Valley men


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MR DIACKMBE MR COOKSONOBE by Faiza Afzaal and


______Peter Dewhurst______


CHRISTMAS newborn Charles (Char­ lie) Andrew Jackson has brought a bun­ dle of joy into the lives of a Clitheroe couple. Charlie was the first baby to be bom


on Christmas Day at Royal Blackburn Hospital arriving at 1-16 a.m. He weighed a healthy 61b. 13oz. First-time mother Joanne Arnott


(38), and her partner, Andrew Jackson (37), of Roman Way, are delighted with their extra special Christmas delivery. “My waters broke on the morning of


the 22nd - the date Charlie was due. However, when I went to Royal Black- bum Hospital they sent me home say­


ing I wasn’t ready as my contractions hadn’t yet kicked in. “I was induced on Christmas Eve and


Charlie arrived early on Christmas Day. Everyone is delighted. 'This is the best Christmas present ever,” said Joanne. Proud father Andrew added: “He’s


being well looked after by everyone, especially by his seven-year-old step­ brother, 'Thomas.” j .anne and Andrew thanked all the


nursing staff at the hospital, who they said were “absolutely wonderful”. Our picture shows the happy family


celebrating the safe arrival of their new baby boy. (B281207/lb)


EXCEPTIONAL contribu­ tions in the fields of youth work, cycling, health and foot­ ball have earned New Year Honours for four Ribble Valley men. 'Tireless volunteer Mel Diack’s


commitment to changing the lives of local young people has earned him an MBE. Mr Diack (54), of Mitton Road,


Whalley, said he was “deeply touched” and “lost for words” after being named in the Queen’s New Year Honour list in recogni­


MR PEAT OBE


tion of his services to disadvan­ taged young people in the Ribble Valley. Mr Diack, who for the past 12


years has worked as a full-time vol­ unteer youth worker with Trinity Community Partnership, Clith­ eroe, said he wished his mother, Mrs Jessie Cumming-Diack, who died last year, was still alive to share his joy. “A lot of what I have done is


down to her and the kind of person she was,” he commented. “She was very supportive and helped a lot of young people. I have just followed in her footsteps.” Mr Diack has won a string of accolades for his pioneering work


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in providing guidance, protection and care for local youths. In 2004 he was named UK Volunteer of the Year and was then honoured with the BT Childline Award for his youth work. A year later he beat off fierce


competition to scoop the “Local Legend” prize at the National Lot­ tery Awards for his hard work and dedication towards young people. More recently he has been working as a volunteer for a number of local and regional organisations. “I am honoured with the MBE


and am just lost for words,” he added.


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