4 Clitheroe Advertiser STimes, Thursday, April 24th,2008


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Marathon China trek in memory of Christine


A VALLEY councillor is preparing to tackle rocky paths in a foreign climate in memory of his much-loved wife. Coun. Robert Thompson (59), of


Wiswell, will lace up his walking boots next month to take part in the epic Great Wall of China trek to boost funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The unforgettable five-day adventure


will take him through spectacular scenery ranging from woodland and ter­ raced farmlands, unforgiving mountain ranges and harsh deserts. Coun. Thompson is looking forward


to exploring this man made wonder of the world and is hoping to keep the memory of his late wife, Christine, who died of lung cancer in January 2005, alive by raising £6,000 for the charity. He is hoping Ribble Valley folk will


rally behind him and help him reach his target. He said: “I’m very excited. The


amazing challenge will give me the opportunity to trek for five days along the steep and arduous paths of the Great Wall and its surrounding coun­ tryside. “In the next few weeks I am dedicat­


ing myself to getting fit for the trip and to raising much-needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care in memory of Chris­ tine. This charity is making a real dif­ ference to the lives of people with can­ cer and their families across the UK every hour of the day.” He added: “I have committed to raise


a minimum of £2,700 and I would like your support in reaching my personal


target of £6,000. All funds raised will go to the charity as I am paying for all the expenses of the trek myself.” Coun. Thompson is one of six men on


the challenge, the other 32 are all women! “I am confident that I will enjoy the


trek and cope rvith the women without a problem! I have already met many of them as we all took part in a training weekend in Wales, which was fun.” The trek takes place between May


17th and 25th. Anyone wishing to spon­ sor Coun. Thompson can log on to www.justgiving.com/robertthompsonor call him on 01254 822794. Our picture shows Coun. Thompson ready for his challenge, (s)


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Tributes to a ‘fantastic’ lady


A “FANTASTIC” Whalley woman with a great sense of humour has died at the grand old age of 103. The funeral service of Mrs Cather­


ine Ellam, pictured, who died peace­ fully in her sleep last Thursday, will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Whalley Methodist Church, followed by burial a t Whalley and Wiswell Cemetery. A resident of the village’s Croft


Care Home, in King Street, Mrs Ellam was born in Scarborough, but brought up in Lancaster. A former pupil of Lancaster Gram­


mar School, she married Wilf Ellam, but the couple separated a few years later. I t was then she moved to Whal­ ley with her daughter, Nancy, and worked as a housekeeper. Sadly, Nancy was killed in a climb­


ing accident while on a trip to Austria aged just 22. Mrs Ellam, an avid Blackburn


Rovers supporter, moved into Whal- ley’s Croft Care Home five years ago. Remarkably fit and active for her age, she quickly became popular \vith staff and residents alike.


THIEVES have been targeting cars in the Ribble Valley village of Mellor again. A Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen over the weekend. The luxury red vehicle, disappeared from outside


Paying tribute, office manager at


the home. Miss Claire Tattersall, said: “She was a fantastic woman who was always friendly and had a brilliant sense of humour. Despite reaching a remarkable age of 103, she was very fit and active. “As well as watching football, she


enjoyed classical music. She will be sorely missed by everyone her.” She is pictured at her 102nd birth­ day celebrations last year. (s )


Police seek Land Cruiser thieves


a house in Mellor Lane, betweenlO p.m. on Sunday and 8-30 a.m. on Monday. Anyone with information can call Clitheroe Police on 443344, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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in style AN invitation is extended to all those who enjoy healthy eating to join members of Whalley Weight Watchers Club for a lunchtime meal and at the same time have a fun- packed get-together. Prospective members are


also welcome to go along to the Craven Heifer, in Chaigley, next Wednesday at 12 for 12-30 p.m. to enjoy a lunch of healthy options devised by one of the club’s members. Group leader Mrs


Kathleen English is cele­ brating the 10th year of the VTialley club by organising several events in the next months. To book a seat for the


lunchtime meal call Alison at the Craven Heifer on 01254 826215 or for infor­ mation on Weight Watch­ ers call Mrs English on 01772782653.


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McDonald’s warned by police over man’s link with children


A CHILDREN’S party organ­ iser at McDonald’s, just off the A59 at Barrow, was allowed to continue in his job despite police raising concerns about his behaviour. A court heard th a t police later


recovered pornographic images of children from a computer when they raided the Clitheroe home of Russell Wilkinson, pictured. They also discovered names and


addres ses of children who had entered competitions at the fast food outlet. The revelations come just days


after another McDonald’s worker, based at the Rising Bridge outlet, admitted 28 charges of possessing


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indecent images of children. Wilkinson (32), of Croft Street,


Clitheroe, pleaded guilty at Black­ burn M ag is trates ’ Court to six charges of making indecent photo­ graphs of teenage boys. Three other charges, one of them


relating to 21 images, were dis­ missed a f te r th e prosecution offered no evidence. Wilkinson was remanded on bail for the prepara­ tion of a pre-sentence report. Miss Pat Bramley (prosecuting)


said police had concerns about Wilkinson which led to them applying for a search warran t, which was executed in October. “The police were particularly concerned because the defendant


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ble for organising children’s par­ ties,” said Miss Bramley. “McDonalds had been informed


th a t the police thought this was ill-advised, but they had not react­ ed to this advice. “The police were also aware the


defendant had been seen playing hide and seek with children in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle,” said Miss Bramley. “When he was arrested in con­


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Fly-tipping farmer fined for dumping rubbish in the Forest of Bowland


A FLY-TIPPING farmer from Grindle- ton will have to pay £100 per month for the next 10 months as punishment for dumping household waste in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. David Coupland (68), of Smalden


Lane, Grindleton, was issued with the £1,000 fine on Monday at Hyndburn Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to two charges. The first was of depositing controlled


waste on land at Higher Asker Hill Farm and the second was of keeping controlled waste on that same land, both offences


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contrary to the Environmental Protec­ tion Act 1990. Coupland was fined £500 for each offence. Magistrates agreed that he could pay the fine in instalments of £100 over the course of 10 months. The farm is located within the Forest


of Bowland Area Of Outstanding Natur­ al Beauty. Coupland admitted dumping household waste at the farm, including upholstery, a barbecue, fridge, plastic plant pots, conservatory chairs, skirting board and even a kitchen sink. Investigating Officer for the Environ­ ment Agency, Jackie Monk, said: “There


is no excuse for what Mr Coupland did. Even though the land where he dumped the waste is his own, fly-tipping is still against the law. “The Forest of Bowland is noted for its


outstanding natural beauty and is appre­ ciated by numerous visitors who use the many public footpaths in the area. This prosecution will hopefully deter others who think they can fly-tip and get away with it.”


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would be applying for a Sexual Offences Prevention Order which will limit Wilkinson’s involvement with children. He was remanded on bail with


conditions that he has no contact with children under the age of 16 and does not allow any children under 16 into his home. ® Lee Robert-Shaw, of Baxen-


den, who worked at McDonald’s Rising Bridge outlet at the time of his offences, pleaded guilty to 28 charges of making an indecent image of a child when he appeared recently at Burnley Crown Court. Police said a proportion of the


110 images and videos were of the most serious level five category.


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