Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 426161 (Advertising), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 MP backs new booze tax


sort of measure that seeks to address binge drinking and excessive drinking amongst yoimgsters particularly. “By raising the price of a four-


pack of super-strength lager by £1.33 and more than doubling the tax on super-strength cider, by increasing the price of large bottles of ‘alco-pops’ by £1.50 and by banning supermarkets from selling alcohol a t below cost price, we are sending a clear message that alcohol is to be enjoyed sensibly. “With that in mind, I would


also like a future Conservative Government seriously to consid­ er rewarding those who drink responsibly by introducing a dif­ ferential rate of tax for beer pulled at the pump. “The measures I have men­


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THE announcement of a higher rate of tax on cheap and strong alcohol has been welcomed by Kibble Valley MP Nigel Evans. He said: “This is precisely the


tioned go to the root of the prob­ lem - local stores and supermar­ kets selling cheap alcohol. Most local pubs in the Kibble Valley and across the UK, however, are a safe and responsible environ­ ment in which to enjoy a drink. “A differential rate of tax on


real ale, for example, would show a balanced approach towards alcohol consumption. With pubs closing at the rate of 50 a week, i t is a proposal th a t deserves consideration.”


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tors,- the signs give essential information about the role the zone pla3m in the commu­ nity, as well as details about the flora and fauna that can be found there. Developed in partnership


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officer at the Wildlife 'Trust, said: “This is a wonderful


etables in the raised beds anq help maintain the -various ele ments of the Zone. Chris Perkins, of MydaJ


Touch, said: “It’s been a grealj project to work on. The new signs are very striking and feature pictines of the wildlife] that -visitors can expect to s as well as the Eco Zone log(] which was designed by pupil: a t St James’.” “I t ’s a little haven awa^


space for the pupils and the community and it was impor­ tan t th a t we installed some signage which not only ex­ plained its purpose and advised visitors what they could see and experience here.


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www.clftheroeadvertiser,co.uk Clrtheroe422324(EdftoriaI),01282 426161 (Advertising), E Bidders kept busy at auction house


RECORD-BREAKING lots have been going under the hammer at Silverwoods’ sales. Four items filmed for


BBC2’s “Restoration Road­ show”, with presenter Eric Knowles, were among the items up for grabs at the Clitheroe auction house’s recent autumn catalogue sale. Highlights included a col­


lection of antique cameras being sold by a retiring pho­ tographer which raised more than £1,000 and included a rare Morles^ model camera, a Thornton Pickard half plate field camera and a Sinclair ‘UNA’ folding camera. A late 19th centmy baro­


graph by Thomas Armstrong raised £900 against an esti­


mate of £150 to £200. And recent exceptional


prices for antique toys were boosted by a Bassett-Lowke, Gauge 1 spirit-fired live steam Atlantic Class 4-4-2 locomotive and tender (pic­ tured below) with a spir it burner and sprung buffers. Keenly-contested bidding


saw a hammer price for the toy loco ended at £850, far exceeding an estimate of £300 to £400. At the October sale on


Thursday, October 29th, nearly 600 lots of antiques, furnitiu'e, jewellery, fine art and ceramics will be going under the hammer. Local interest looks set to be strong for a watercolour


ROLE models to their fel­ low pupils have been elected to “The Committee” at Stonyhurst College. The Committee is the col­


lege’s s tu d en t leadership body, comprising Head Boy and Head Girl, known as the “Heads of Line”, their deputies and other prefects. This year’s Head Girl is


Caroline Shorthouse, from Balderstone, while Head Boy is John Messent from Amersham, Buckingham­ shire. Caroline, who has been a


day pupil at Stonyhurst for 11 years, said: “I ’m delight­ ed with my new role and feel very proud to have been chosen.” After Stonyhurs t she


hopes to read English at Oxford and also enjoys drama, music and hockey, and is a member of the Col­ lege Cadet Corps. Head Boy John is in his


fifth year as a boarder at the college. “Big sacrifices have been


made for me to attend S to n y h u rs t,” said John, “and I am pleased that this achievement helps to repay that. I t ’s a huge pri-vilege.” John hopes to read Histo­


ry a t Oxford and enjoys football and debating. . Eleanor Lamb, from


Langho, and Harrison Collins, from Woking, are the new Deputy Heads of Line. The college’s Headmaster,


Mr Andrew Johnson, said: “The Committee plays an essential role in helping us to run the school well. They are aU chosen for their lead­ ership qualities and will develop these during the year.” Before term started, they


all joined the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster and the chaplains for a retreat in the Lake District, in prepa­ ration for their year of serv­ ice. ■ Our picture shows Mr


Johnson (front, centre) with The Committee. They are (back row, left to r ig h t) James Morris (Chipping), Hew Rous-Eyre (Cirences­ ter), Freddie Liddell (Du­ bai), David Mann (Hurst Green), Ronan Mellows (Finchampstead, Berk­ shire), Harrison Collins, Olisa Nwokedi (Nigeria), (front row) Natalie Crouch (Hurst Green), Eleanor Lamb, Rebecca Powell (Clitheroe), John Messent, the Headmaster, Sophie Le Breton (Hurst Green), Car­ oline Shorthouse, Hayley Stokes (Dutton), Vanessa Vaghetti (Clayton-le-Dale).


Alarming talk on trafficking


PEOPLE-TRAFFICKING was the emotive subject of


Roma T u rn e r ’s ta lk to Clitheroe Lady Farmers socM section a t th e ir meeting in


September. She told members how


5,000 people in the UK - 80 % of them foreign nationals - are sold each year for profits estimated a t £100,000. Four-fifths of those people


are sold into the sex trade, while some are sold as slaves. This is the third largest crime after drugs and firearms. The speaker also highlight­


ed the important work of The Salvation Army in trying to


help these people. Susan Cropper gave a vote


of thanks for what members agreed had been a very mov­ ing true story about the grit­ tier side of life. In other business a t th e


meeting, held a t the Calf’s Head, Worston, i t was aimounced that there -will be a county Musical Evening in November and the County Charity Night is on October 27th. A shopping trip to Har­ rogate has been organised for November 12th. When the Lady Farmers


visited Alston Hall recently, Mrs Vera Waters gave a talk entitled “Seize the Moment”. Mrs M. Holden gave the vote of thanks and supper was served by Alston HaU.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 15 place at college ommittee all in It’s an eco-wrap


CHILDREN a t St Mary’s Hall, the preparatory school for Stonyhurst Col­ lege,- took p a r t in a “Global Climate Wake-Up Call” by holding a tree-wrap­ ping ceremony in the grounds of the school. Older pupils first wrapped a tree in


paper, and i t was then unwrapped by the school’s youngest children from the Foundation Stage in Hodder House. Three-year-old Nancy Brown, from


Longridge, the youngest pupil in the school, was given the honour of pulling the big silver ribbon wrapped around the paper covering the tree. She was helped by Mr Peter An-wyl,


from Clitheroe, a former Headmaster of St Mary’s Hall. Dr Chadwick, a science teacher a t


Stonyhm-st, explained to the children th a t Mr Anwyl was passing on the responsibility of looking after the tree to them, and that trees are very precious to the planet.. The Global Climate Wake-Up Call


was a day of -various events around the world aimed at raising awareness of the urgent need to take better care of our our environment. ■ Our picture shows Nancy Brown,


helped by Mr Peter An-wyl, unwrapping a tree at St Mary’s Hall, Stonyhurst. (s)


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