46 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday.January 10th, 2008


CLITHEROE resident Katy Marshall has been appointed manager of Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau. Katy has been involved with CAB for


Katy is bureau’s new manager


many years, in debt management, finan­ cial inclusion and general advice work and moves to take up her current post from Craven CAB based at Skipton. She says: “We have exciting plans for


the development and expansion of the se rv ic e within Ribble Valley. These include working to re-open our weekly surgery in Longridge to ensure residents in the western part of the borough are properly served." Free help, advice and information are


the service, the bureau is seeking at least four additional volunteers able to offer six to seven hours per week, usually in two sessions. Full training will be given. Potential volunteers are invited to con­


tact Daphne Rix on 01200 428998 for a chat.


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sent to the Manchester region for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust so that it is guaranteed to be spent in this area. “In addition, £ 10 0 has been donated to Royal Blackburn Hos-


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tic Fibrosis Trust will find a cure that will help Sophie and all the other children and adults who suf­ fer from this life-threatening con­ dition. “The money raised has been


raised would not have been possi­ ble w ithou t the people th a t attended. “We hope that one day the Cys­


Andrea and Christopher Holgate, would like to say a massive thank- you to all who attended the after­ noon tea and to those who donat­ ed cakes, jams, pies, raffle prizes and cash donations. Mrs Holgate said: “The amount


Holgate, of Billington, suffers from the incurable condition. Little Sophie and her parents,


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and raised £2,010, which will go towards paying for research into the condition. Twenty-two-month old Sophie


while cause. The event was a huge success


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the idea of chairman Mrs Diana Wood and her com­ mittee.


p ita l towards to y s to improve due to the co n sta n t care she breathing techniques and physio- receives at home through tablets, therapy through play.’’


Speaking abou t S op h ie ’s . py. progress, she said: “Sophie is keep-


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such offers have lived to regret it later, finding themselves home­ less despite the promises of secu­ rity that attracted them to deal in the first place. Ribble Valley CAB say this is a growing prob­ lem and an unregulated sector which we think the Government needs to look at. “Many people are tempted by


THE Ribble Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau is asking home- owners under pressure to resist the lure of companies offering to buy houses and flats quickly for cash and then let you stay as a tenant. Some who have snapped up


'Resist sale temptation'


and rent back, usually they will be required to sell their home at much less than its market value and they vvill have very little security of tenure as a tenant, so there is not even the guarantee


think very carefully before going down this route and make sure they have explored all the other options for dealing with their mortgage debt and staying in their home.” said a spokesman. “If they go ahead with sale


such offers because they want to stay in their home at all costs, and this looks like the only way of doing it. “But we would urge people to


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. ject. O Club chairman Mr Bill Gregson had


expert in his field, Mr Bracegirdle impart­ ed a lot of knowledge in the time available. All those who attended were entertained by his light-hearted approach to the sub-


earlier announced that the sales hut would re-open on February 17th with the usual


chose “Modern Roses” as the title of his talk. He explained the difference between modern and old garden roses and illus­ trated the wide variety available. A large scale grower himself and an


ASPECTS of rose growing were described to members of Clitheroe Garden Club. Guest speaker Mr Tony Bracegirdle


ing well at the moment, but this is deal of care through staff at Royal friends. (T091207/14)


drops, antibiotics and physiothera- Clitheroe Health Centre.” “In addition she receives a great her parents (right), family and


Our picture shows Sophie with


that they will be able to remain in their home in the longer term. They also risk falling foul of ben­ efit rules that may make it diffi­ cult to claim means-tested bene­ fits, including housing benefit, in these circumstances.” The bureau is urging anyone


phone on 01200 428966 or drop in at 19/21 Wesleyan Row, Par­ son Lane, Clitheroe, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


with mortgage arrears building up to seek free, independent debt advice from the CAB as quickly as possible. You can contact the CAB by


climbing courses, tag rugby and basketball and Kwik cricket, which is aimed at six to 10 year olds. The centre hopes the courses will help improve children’s fitness and self­ esteem. Courses are set to start


from Monday and will run for 11 weeks. For more details or to book a place, call 01200 442188.


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stock of vegetable seeds. For the second year it had been decided not to stock bulbs, but to rely on plants grown by club members to fill the gap. Members were encouraged to con­


FOOTBALL, netball and badminton are just some of the New Year courses on offer for children at Roefield Leisure Centre. There are also junior


Roefield’s new sports courses


ers both Pendle and the Ribble Valley, asked shoppers a t Sainsbury’s store in Clitheroe to buy an extra item with their shopping and donate it to the collection. A group spokesman


thanked all those who had contributed to the success of the event.


MEMBERS of Pendle- side Soroptimists have collected goods to be passed on to the East Lancashire Women’s Refuge. The group, which cov­


Helping hand for refuge


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THE first fund-raising dinner dance organised by the Friends of Brookside Primary School was a grand success. Held at Clitheroe Golf Club, the event had been


Friends’ first fund-raising dinner is voted a success People First group is launched by Town Crier Supported by staff, parents and friends, the din­


evening eventually raising £1,600. Our photograph shows some of the party-goers at the first fund-raising dinner. (T il 1107/20)


ner dance was attended by 90 guests. An auction and raffle added to the total, with the


mayor’s parlour, was a great success and demonstrated what can be achieved by working together. The committee members introduced themselves and spoke of their achievements and plans for the group. Following light refreshments. The Lawn-


Lancashire People First Group were kick- started by Clitheroe Town Crier Mr Roland Hailwood. The launch, held at the Ribble Valley


A SELF-ADVOCACY group for people with learning d isa b ilitie s has been launched. Celebrations to mark the launch of East


mowers, a drama group from Gateshead, gave an amusing and hard-hitting produc­ tion on the need for disabled people to have choice and control over support arrange­


ties, East Lancashire People First is open to all people with a learning disability in East Lancashire. More information can be obtained by eith er e-mailing AndrewELPF@aol.com or calling 07976 034520. Our photograph shows committee mem­ bers who planned the event, (s)


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PICTURED here arc Carol Irwin, Barbara Shaw, Ella Walker and Edna Hasclden with some of the items collected (S171107/40


M ed ic a l group ra ises cash for Ethiopia charity a s


shows some of the


photograph OUR (S07U07/4)


awards cer- emonv.


youngsters who took part in the


ments to achieve their real goals. 9 Run by people with learning disabili­


sary administration. 9 The AGM will take place on Wednes­


renewal to be finalised by March and not left until the summer to reduce unneces­


day, February 6th. Members are asked to attend. Affiliated members and prospec­ tive members are also invited.


tribute items for the club newsletter and to attend next month’s AGM, which will be followed by wine tasting and nibbles. Mr Gregson also asked for membership


STAFF and p a tie n ts of a Clitheroe medical group have raised £6,687 for their chosen charity. The Castle Medical Group


has decided to donate the cash to the E th io p ia Cold Chain Project for Unicef. A number of sponsored


events have been organised along with raffles and dona­ tions have been given through the group’s travel clinic and at reception.Members of the pra ctice would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have sup­ ported the in itia tiv e so well


ed by members of staff, is pic­ tured handing over the cheque to Dr Sheila B a ile y for the charity, (s)


over the past year. The project facilitates the delivery of vac­ cines to some of the poorest children in the world. Dr Martin Flatley, surround­


awards being handed out, guests were also treated to a number of performances of dance, music and th e­ atre, as well as presenta­


Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Doreen Taylor, and the service’s retiring opera­ tions manager Mr Barry Emmett. As well as seein g the


Community Service Awards were presented dur­ ing a ceremony at Ribbles- dale High School, Clitheroe. Guest of honour was the


AWARDS have been hand­ ed out to Ribble Valley youngsters. The annual Youth and


two senior team leaders for Hyndburn Ribble Valley Youth and Community Services, said: “The event was attended by parents and friends supporting the young people, as well as guests from various agen­ cies who were all sharing


bronze, silver and gold awards were presented, along with the nationally recognised AQA awards, dance leader awards and Youth Achievement Awards. Mr Tim Bleazard, one of


tion s about th e various pro jects the y ou n gste rs have been involved in. Duke of Edinburgh


a variety of backgrounds have worked hard with us and done things for them­ selves to benefit themselves which in turn benefits soci­ ety.”


n eg a tiv e things about young people when they make mistakes and get things wrong, but this night was all about them demon­ strating just what young people can do. “These youngsters from


the a chievements of the youngsters. There was a really good atmosphere and people went away with a sense of the positive side of youth in the Ribble Valley. “Often we only hear the


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