+ 32 : Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 27th, 2008 vxlitheroeadvertiser.co.uk ' Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 478111 (Advertising), 01282 422331 (Classified) ' motorstoday.co.uk ; hillendale.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 27th, 2008 33


/T R IB U T E S have b e en ;p ow - in g in fo r a “ c om p a s s ion a te an d generous’ ’-, R ib b le Valley^ man who died aged 50.


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•. Peter Holgate (pictured) died in his home in Langho, earlier this: month afte r suffering a heart attack. ■ Peter, who is the son of Whal­ ley councillor Joyce Holgate and ■. Ralph Holgate of BillingtOn, was bo rn at Butler Clough Farm, B i l l in g ton , be fo re mov ing to Bramley Farm at Wiswell Moore. He would often accompany his


W ■t.I I' . ! New worlds from free books


OAKHILL'is all “Booked Up” “ B o oked-up” was offi­


cially, launched by Michael Rosen the Children's Lau-: reate in , June last year to encourage and. support reading fo r pleasure in schools. I t provides each Year 7 pupil in England with a free book from a list of 12 sp e c ia l ly selected titles and last year more than 630,000 books were given out. A t O a k h i l l College,


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Whalley, Year 7 pupils could not wait to get into


the library to look at the selection of books provid-


. ed and to choose their own free copy. ■ . O a k h i l l ’s l ib ra ry has


been expanded and relo­ cated this term courtesy o f - a cash injection from the Oakhill Association. It is a bright', cosy, and welcom­ ing en v ironm ent where pu p i ls can browse the shelves, do a spot of work or simply read a bo ok at lunchtim e from a super choice to suit all ages and tastes. And while the free-books


are re s tr ic ted to Year 7 pupils, there is nothing to stop other pupils borrow­ ing them from the library. Parents who would like


to f in d o u t m o re a b ou t ‘Booked .Up’ and obtain lists o f w id e r reading m a te r ia l can v is it www.bookedup.org.uk. Pictured, from the left:


Jasper Green (11 ) , from W h a l le y ; K in g s ton Knowles (11), from Black­ burn, A n n a Shaw (1 1 ) , from Barrow and Emily


•McHu^ (11), from Whal­ ley (s).


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m o th e r on the m o rnin g milk round. Peter enjoyed living on the farm and playing with his sisters Debra and Kathleen. He attended Whalley Primary


School and on leaving Ribblesdale High Scho o l, he trained as an apprentice electrician with Castle Castings in Clitheroe. He excelled in this field and then began work­ ing for Blackburn-based.Alan Duffy Engineering, specialising in electrical design.. He eventually ventured into, launching his own com pany


No excuses for mayor’s two left feet


RIBBLE Valley Mayor John Hill will exchange muddy rugby boots • for shiny dancing shoes when he takes to the f loor in a “ strictly come ballroom” session at Lon- gridge Civic Hall. ■ The “ can’t dance, won’t dance”


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mayor will be put through his paces on Saturday, November 2 9 th , " by / fo rme r European freestyle dance champion Lisa Garstang, who promised: “He’ ll be gliding across the dance floor b y the end o f the session!” Fellow Ribble Valley residents


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are invited to join in the fun dur­ ing a'series o f free sports and leisure sessions taking place at the Longridge hall throughout the activity-packed day, from 9 a.m. to8-45p.m. ' The.“Activathon” sessions will


include aerobics, judo, yoga, cir­ cu it : training, women’s self -, defence, salsa, strictly come ball­ room and a tea dance.The new Longridge Civic Hall Gym will also be showcased and anyone


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never stingy with his love. He was a .loyal friend and would do any­ thing for you.-:V : “ Peter was a 'Pied Piper' for children, they all loved him and


- he' loved them. He adored his 14- ■ year-old son, Joshua. Josh was not just the apple'of his eye, but


'.his world'.-. W h en Josh was younger, the picture I have in my mind is o f the two them always snuggled up on the sofa watching a film, inseparable.


p. i'jBut life had its ups and downs ;-for Peter/aiid one of- the worst times was th e lo s s o f his son, Christian, who died in 1985 from cot death. ;. “ In addition, Peter was diag­


“ Consul” , o f which he was very proud. He sold the business 18 monthsago.


; Paying tr ibute, his life-long


friend, Sara Jane Chorkley said: “With Peter, what you saw is what you got. He lived without pretence and gave his heart com­ pletely. “His friendship was true. He was compassionate, generous and


nosed with diabetes in his early 30s and struggled to adjust his lifestyle accordingly. “Peter was a kind man and will


be sorely missed b y all who had the pleasure to know him.” ‘ F am i ly and fr ien d s p a ck ed


"W h a l le y ' Pa r ish Church on November 17th fo r his funeral service, which was followed b y cremation at Accringtqn.


,. T B have come to expect


A /W certain things from V V Ford products and the


Ka TDCi lives up to expectations without exceeding them in the way that^the original car man­ aged to.


' Polished driving dynamics,


great interior quality and reason­ able practicality for a citycar a ll. place the Ka at the top o f its class. The diesel engine is also im p re s s^ with decent. pulling power airaexcellent economy.


■ The problem that ^diesel city- • cars face is that such small vehi- cles usually onlyi cover small annual mileages,' meaning that- making youT;, money back in cost saving^can be the work of a good few yeai^Ford hopes that the Ka


•who attends the eyent will be offered a free gym induction ses­ sion worth £12. ■ • The sessions have been organ­


ised by the Ribble Valley Sport and Physical Act ivity Alliance, which is co-ordinated by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The Mayor, who ■will attend the


“ strictly come ballroom session” from 3 to 3-45 p.m., said: “ I was scrum-half at Clitheroe Rugby Club for years and am the worst dancer in the world. I don’ t have two left feet... I have three! “ I cannot g et to grips with


dancing, so much so that my wife refuses to dance with me, but I


have always wanted to learn and the strictly come ballroom session is the ideal opportunity.” . , Lisa; who is proprietor of-the


Burnley Dance Studios, added: “1 am in v itin g every one to come


along and-have a go. Dancing is fantastic fun and they will be sur­ prised at what they can achieve.” The .events are open to resi­


dents from across Ribble Valley and further details are available from the cou n c i l ’s a c t iv ity c o ­ ordinator, Angela Harrison, on 01200 414581 or 07725 602738.' Our picture shows Ribble Val­


ley Mayor Coun Hill in training for his dance floor debut; (s)


Christine first in county J recognised for service


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A LEADIN G young farmer from Clitheroe has received a : nationally recognised award..


.: , Christine'Parkinson (26) i s . chairman of Lancashire


;..,Young Farmers and is the ■, first member- of Lancashire ■ ■ Y FC to be presented -with a ■ ;V50 award in recognition o f . . the many;voluntary hours she has giving to the county; organisation.


; : :; I t also acknowledges the positive impact she has had on the community. , ■ ' She sa id : “ Lancashire


Young Farmers is currently • celebrating its 70th anniver- - sary year and it continues to ^ go from strength to strength. ^


": “ It is great to see so many ^ y ou n g p e o p le b e n e f it in g from such a great organisa- ■ @


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,TD Ci SSkes a, strong case for itself in spitexf all this. , i The reaPchallenge was not even to eclip^ the original Ka as it: stood!ih\its;dotage. To b e " deemed a'success, today’s model needed to emulate the impact the first Ka had when it exploded on to the scene back in 1996 and embarked on its 12-year dynasty. That was always going to be a big ask, but in the past Ford has demonstrated a certain knack for rising to a challenge. ■ The Ka’s diesel engine is a 1.3-


litre common-rail unit that has been purloined from Fiat along with the Ka’s chassis. It is an impressive unit, with a'power output of .74 b.h.p. and a very lin­ ear power delivery that irons bu t ' any trace of turbo lag. It is perfectly possible to see


how the diesel option could be preferred over the Ka’s 1.2-litre petrol alternative. I t has got extra muscle in the shape of • 145Nm pf'torque that is pro- duced frbm 1,500 r.pim.,.which makes for a relaxed drive with decent in-gear acceleration. The diesel is noisier than the petrol, but not too noisy if , you


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forgo the upper reaches of the rev range. The petrol offers sharper responses to throttle inputs, how­ ever, and is more in tune with the nippy, vital feel that many buyers expect from a citycar. Out on the road, the Ka forces


you to remind yourself that it is a citycar. It feels altogether more grown-up than most of the alter­ natives in this sector and the diesel engine only adds to that impression.


- . ,'Ihe chassis and suspension


may be borrowed from Fiat but Ford undertook a programme of ; revisions designed to instil the sharp handling that the Blue Oval has come to stand for. Most significant among the changes is the introduction of a rear anti­ roll bar that braces the chassis and improves stability when cor­ nering. The Ka certainly tackles


twisty roads with genuine compo­ sure and there is enough grip to confirm that it could h ^d le a far; more powerful engine than either of the units currently on offer. By citycar standards,' ride quality is first rate, and so is refinement, although wind noise is noticeable at higher speeds. The original Ka was a certified


design classic that broke the mould and dropped jaws on a reg­ ular basis atvthe time of, its launch'. More impressive still, its shape endured the passing of- time and still looks fresh today., Perhaps intelligently, Ford


elected not to attempt a sinilar trick with the second generation model. Along with the rest of the modern Ford range, it employs the Kinetic design' thenies,! including the trademark svvept back headlamps and the trape­ zoidal front air-intake. -


. •There are elements carried over A


from the M K l Ka around th e. rear end, but from most angles,' the effect is of a stunted Fiesta - pretty but nothing new . or groundbreaking.; r - , ■ ■


- Inside, the Ka'sets the stari;-' dard'for build quality in ci^cars. The materials ^ d switchgear are those o f a far more expensive product. Ford has worked hard to '.create a funky cabin environ-


. ment, and while some elements such as the,centre console layout are questionable, most of. it has, the desired effect. There is ah airy feel inside,


with ah abimdance of head room; for froht"'seat;occupants:ahd space for a couple pt six footers to occupy the rear without doing themselves a mischief. The array of storage options has been very well thought out, with useful door pockets, numerous small


“ cubbies’/ and an unpromising


: -'glovebox flap that opens to reveal a prodigious area behind. The " boot, too, is of a useful size for a .


i; city(^, but 224 litres will not go 'that'far after a'major supermar-


' ket splurge. Fold the rear seats ; and 747 litres is opened up. ■ c TheKaisa-vailableihfourtrim -levels, but the'diesel engine can only be specified in conjunction with range-topping Zetec trim. Ford surmises that customers : chooririg theTDCi unit are not


V particiilmly cost-conscious and so will gravitate towards the top


. spec cars anyway.^ . . ,1 : : All Ka models ha-ve an MP3


; compatible CD stereo with an ■ AUX input, electric power steer­ ing with a wheel that is adjustable for height, ABS brakes ’ and twin front airbags. The Zetec adds a raft of other items includ-


ing:15in-. alloy.wheels/.front fog lights, remote central locking, a trip computer, air-conditioning and a heated windscreen. • The diesel engine’s emissions


and fuel economy are certainly impressive, the engine obviously tuned to be thrifty rather than thrilling. '■;


• The Ka TDCi can return 67;3


m.p.g. on the combined cycle and it emits just 112g/km of CO2. It costs £700 more than the-55 m.p.g petrol, but buyers who cover big mileages might be per­ suaded that the sums add up. The residual values should be buoyant too. . Style is a tough thing to define


but this Ka might well have less of it than some of its' contempo­ raries and that raises questions about whether being the best will be good enough.


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■ The ■. C 1 's ex terior receives changes to the car's front end, similar to those of recently updat­ ed C2..


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