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30 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, October 30th, 2008


Youth club needs your votes to win


lottery cash A YOUTH group from Clitheroe will present their bid for £50,000 of Lottery cash live on TV on Wednesday, Novem­ ber 26th. The Tower Hill Youth


Action Group hopes to win the cash to fund its “Go for I t ” project to clean up a neglected local


. woodland area and build a youth garden with play equipment and a sensory garden with sculptures. The- project will also build a nature trail with picnic tables and bird boxes which can ■. be enjoyed by: th e whole community. However, the Clitheroe


youngsters are in direct competition for the cash against th e Ellenroad Steam Musuem, ;in Newhey, Rochdale. I t wants the m o n ey ‘to restore th e museum’s engine house to its for­ mer glory to protect exhibits within the build­ ing, hoping tha t by tar­ getting schools i t can encourage pupils to take up engineering and become,involved with heritage activities. Both bids will be pre­


sented on ITV Granada’s evening news programme on November 24th and a public vote will decide which one gets the cash. In total, eight groups


in the Granada region will compete for funding in the week-long tele­ vised contest, called “The People’s Millions”, which runs from Novem­ ber 24th to 28th. Five of the eight groups in the region will win awards of up to £50,000 each from the Big Lottery Fund for their community project. Each night from Mon­


day to Thursday two good cause groups will


. battle it out and a t the end of the week four proj­ ects will have won fund­ ing through the viewers’ phone vote. The runner- up which chalks up the most phone votes will also win a grant to be the fifth winner. Over the pas t three


years the programme has handed out £13.6 million to 229 good causes across the UK.


: . Telephone voting lines


will open a t 9 a.m. on the day the projects are due to appear on ITV and winners will r be announced the following day. Calls will cost lOp per call from a BT land­ line; calls from other net­ works may v ary and from mobiles will be con­ siderably more. After operating costs have been recouped any remaining phone revenue will he donated to charity.


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GROWING up in Clitheroe as a British Muslim of Pakistani descent and the challenges encountered were described to the Rotary Club of Ribblesdale. • The guest speaker at the club’s 31st charter anniversary was Clitheroe resident Farouk Hus­ sain. He enthusiastically told of his involvement with Clitheroe Cricket Club, especially the jun­ ior section, the Cobras, before talking about his early days in the town.


cock Hotel, Waddington, and Rotarians and guests were wel­ comed by president Richard Dugdale. He recounted experi­ ences he had had while delivering relief aid to the Ukraine and his recent trip to India to help with the polio vaccination day. Rotary district governor Tony


P ar rini thanked the club for their work in the local and inter­ national communities and wished them well with all the


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" presenters lewd calls


A CHORUS of disapproval over lewd and crude phone calls by radio presenters Russell Brand and Jonathon Ross has been joined by Rib­ ble Valley MP Nigel Evans. , This week Conservative Mr Evans - a member of the influential Commons Select Committee on Culture,


. ' The event was at the Moor-'


future projects they are involved also helping both local and inter- with. The Rotary Club of Rib- . national causes to make the blesdale meets most Mondays at " world a better place to live, the Moorcock Inn at 6 for 6-30 ': Pictured, from the left: Rotar- p.m. and welcomes new members ian George Clarkson, assistant from the business and profession- district'governor Les Hardy, al community who would like to Ribhlesdale Inner Wheel presi- be involved in the fellowship and dent Muriel Ashcroft, Lion


Barry Barnes, president Rtn Dugdale, district governor Rtn P a r r in i , deputy Mayor of^ Clitheroe Beverly Jones, Farouk' Hussain, Round Table chairman Craig Nicholls, vice-president Clitheroe Rotary Club Miles Leadbeater. (s)


Man grew cannabis to aid the health of others


by Julie Magee


A R IB B L E VALLEY man who was cau g h t growing cannabis in a van outside his home has insisted his motive was to help others. But th e Judge a t Preston


Crown Co u r t advised John Ashworth to apply to th e Home office for a licence if he wanted to carry out scientific research. Ashworth (46), of Branch


Road, Mellor Brook, admitted cultivating cannabis but told the court that other people had been helped by the health bene­ fits from his efforts. Ashworth was given a.35-


week prison sentence suspend­ ed for two years, and placed under a two-month home cur­ few between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. He was also ordered to do 150


hours unpaid work for the com­ munity. Judge Norman Wright told him: “You must under-


, stand that what you have done is against the law.”


, Mr Patrick Ryan (prosecut­


ing) said 35 plants were being grown in's. Mercedes van out­ side the defendant’s home. The police visited in March th is year.


, He told th e cour t: “The


Crown accept i t was n o t a sophisticated operation. About half of the plants were matur­ ing.” Ashworth had several drug


related convictions. Back in 1996 he was jailed by Burnley Crown Court for cultivating cannabis and. possessing cannabis. ■ The defendant, who repre­


sented himself, said he had studied chemistry and biology and he had originally set out to


grow and distribute herbs, to show young people that ecsta­ sy was not the “right way”. He went on to explain how he


had started experimenting with oil based herbs, by breaking them down. “Previously I had half a


dozen elderly people who took this stuff in olive oil. I know it can help people.” he said. “I know what l am doing is


important and so do the elder­ ly, or other people who try this stuff in olive oil.” The judge told Ashworth in


passing sentence: “You must understand tha t whatever you feel about what should be law­ ful we exist in a democratic society where Parliament has decided that growing cannabis is a criminal offence. “I accept your cultivation


here was motivated by your belief th a t you could experi­


ment in some way to produce a medicinal product that would n o t be cannabis, b u t would have th e benefits to health cannabis would possess. “You have to realise if you


are what you believe to be the cutting edge, you run the risk th a t what you are doing breaks the criminal law and there are sanctions.


- - “Whatever your beliefs, you


must realise that you broke the law and tha t if you carry on doing this, you will find your­ self in very serious trouble. “ If you want to engage in


some form of scientfic research, you can apply to the Home Office for a licence. “Whether they will grant


you one is another matter. “ I t 's the right way to go


about it, not for you to do open experimentation in your own premises.”


Window pays tribute to town’s war heroes


A STAINED glass window representing those men from Clitheroe who fought in the Krs t World War has • been restored and erected a t the Royal Blackburn Hospital. The window is one of


eight representing local towns and boroughs that were removed from Black­ burn Royal Infirmary fol­ lowing its closure in 2006. The stained gla^, which


formed p a r t of the War Memorial Wing of the Infirmary, has now been put back on display in the main entrance corridor at the Royal Blackburn. ..: “I take great pleasure in bringing a small part of the


history of the much loved Blackburn Royal In f ir ­ mary back to the people of E a s t Lancashire,” said Marie Burnham, Chief Executive of East-Lan-, cashire Hospitals NHS . Trus t, when she unveiled th e windows on Friday.: “The stained glass dis- . played a t the hospital reflects local people’s strong links with the hospital and our shared commitment to continue to honour the fall­ en of World War One. I ’m i sure that- they-will he admired and valued by both the public and staff of


, the hospital for many years to come.” The ‘Windows, which


have been carefully restored and reconstructed by Martha Henry, a local architectural and decora­ tive stained glass a r tis t, emphasised the role of the hospital as a place of heal­ ing and reconciliation for those who returned injured. They were re-dedicated


by hospital chaplain,: Canon Ronnie Clark, and unveiled in the presence of civic.leaders from each of the-towns and boroughs • represented. D ep u ty Mayor^of th e


Ribble Valley Coun.'^ Bever­ ley Jones and her husband Mr Howel Jones are pic­ tured with the Clitheroe stained glass window, (s) ■


: Media and Sport - and his ■Labour counterpart Andrew Mackinlay, MP.for Thur­ rock, tabled a Parliamentary motion condemning the phone calls, which were broadcast on Brand’s radio show last weekend. -., The motion sa id the


behaviour of Brand and Ross was “base and -vulgar” and “diminishes the reputa­ tion of the BBC and should not be funded by the licence fee”.


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' Throughout this week Mr Evans has been -mdely inter­ viewed on TV and radio over the incident. He lambasted the BBC and its two presen­ te rs for the series of four prank telephone calls to 78- year-old . a c to r Andrew Sachs, b ro ad c as t during Brand’s Radio 2 show. The calls included obscene com­ ments about Mr Sach’s 23- year-old g ran d d au g h te r Georgina Baiilie.i'y V


The BBC has now apolo­


gised for what it described as “unacceptable” calls and both Brand and Ross have sent personal apologies. However,' bro ad c as tin g watchdog Ofcom has announced it will launch an inquiry into the presenters’ behaviour and there are coa- tinued calls for the highly- paid pair to be censured and even sacked. Speaking from Westmin­


ster, Mr Evans said: “Such behaviour is unacceptable, but there are a number of problems here. The first is that we are yet to hear a for­ mal apology from the Direc­ to r General of th e BBC, Mark Thompson, as to how this was allowed to happen and what he will be doing to make sure th a t i t does not happen again. ‘“There has been a total


lack of ed i to r ia l control which brings us to the next problem - why were these systems not in place, or if they were, why were they ignored? , ^ - “ This was a pre-recorded


programme and, in addition, Andrew Sachs asked for the content not to be aired. I t is amazing th a t i t was ever allowed to be broadcast.


- “Finally th e comedians themselves should not escape


: censure. If this sort of behav­ iour happened anywhere else in the public sector,' the peo-^|k pie ■ involved would b ^ P j


sacked. Just because we are talking about highly paid celebrities does n o t mean that they are above the law.


: “I am pleased th a t Ofcom will be inve s tiga ting this


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, matter and I look forward to theirreport.” ,


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200bhp barrier.. It’s a sign of the times that noth­


-measures and electronic gadgetry that today’s market demands means ^ that shifting a modern supermini


;the 1.4 to the 1.3-litre CDTi diesel but if you’re attracted to the SXj by its sporty d3mamics rather than by its sporty looks, it’s a jump worth making. 'With 89bhp, this common- rail diesel unit has an identical power output to the 1.4 but that power is available l,600rpm lower in the rev range a t 4,OOOrpm and there’s 200Nm of torque from l,750rpm compared to 125Nm at 4,000rpm in the meatiest SXi petrol.


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:: barnstorming Corsa' -VXR- deriva- -. tive. 'What the SXi trim level aims to ■do is replicate some of the fun of a . hot hatchback witho'ut the less : enjoyable expensa ■ ' iThe.SXi trim is offered with a,i- ' choice of . two petrol engines and av


one of . the quicker SRi models or a


:.£ll,000;*.The entry.level unit isTaK ; 1.2-litre,16v that generate its 79bhp‘v' ^'maximum power, output at a lofty ,>.i ^S.'eOOrpm.TThis engine is fine for: shopping duties and dropping the ■


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of a fragile disposition. Doing so at the substantial rate of knots normal­ ly associated with a proper hot hatchback really does take some gumption on an engine’s part. Any­ one insisting on this brand of gen­ uinely serious performance will be ■ disappointed by the Corsa SXi mod- ■


- This'makes the 1.3'CDTi a far more enjoyable car to drive, despite a 0-60mph performance figure that is -virtually identical to the’1.4; It- also gives the added benefit of. 61mpg average fuel economy.' . . The diesels are definitely the more


chlldreii off at school but buyers seeking a sporty drive are likely to find it a little underwhelming. The I. 4-litre petrol option is £500 more and a little bit better with 89bhp to call upon. The 0-60mph sprint takes II. 8 seconds here rather than 13 sec­ onds in the 1.2, and fuel economy is just Impg inferior to the smaller petrol at 47.9mpg. There’s a £700 price jump from


the range extend well beyond mere ■cosmetic add-ons. The SXi models


feature modified suspension and steering to help them live up to their .sporty hilling. .-


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■advanced VPPS CVariable Progres­ sive Power Steering). As well as giv­ ing the steering a heavier feel at


dling supermini -with well-weighted and accurate steering, thanks to the speed-dependent electronic power steering system (EPS). The SXi models, however, feature the more


- steering ratio in response to the way the wheel is turned. As the steering angle increases, the steering gets quicker so that there’s more scope for small directional adjustments, around the straight ahead and a sharper feel on the tum-in. In situa­ tions were tight, low speed manoeu­ vres are called for, the steering adjusts again, reducing the effort 'required. This clever steering set-up on the


- higher speeds to enhance driver con­ fidence, this set-up also adjusts the


Corsa SXi is matched to uprated springs and dampers for a firmer ride and improved body control when comering, as well as a ride height . that’s lowered by 20mm to give the


diesel with prices starting at mviind; <


i^ l i^ well with the dynaihic styling: of th'e latest Corsa, particularly the 3-door -versions with their coupe-like v slopingrooflina ' ■ i'The differences brtween these SXi cars and the less sporty models in-


satisfying units but you do pay for the privilege and if you’re only inter-. ested in the Corsa SXi for its looks,, the petrol alternatives shouldn’t be: disregarded. :The Corsa SXi models are differentiated from their, less ath­ letic brethren byl6in. alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust pipe and front fog lights, while the interior benefits from sports seats with figure-hug- ^ g ade bolsters and a leather steer-:, ing whe«l. I t’s a nice package that


. too firm for some) tastes and buyers in doubt should sample one of the .


-smoother, less sporting derivatives. . The quality.of materials used is


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car a more purposeful stance on the road. _ The package gels together very impressively, making the most of the Corsa’s already impressive dynamic ■ attributes. The ride may be a little


leagues ahead of the old Corsa and, like the Astra, there’s the bulletproof - feeling of build quality that’s as good as anything in the sector. - = ■ Just about the only-criticism' of recent Yauxhall interiors was that,


, although well built, they didn’t offer a whole'lot of slick design to catch, the eye. The Corsa changes that par­ ticular script.


: The standard Corsa is a-fine han­


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