Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, September 9,2010


INSIDE YOUR CLITHEROE ADVERTISER AND TIMES


■ Valley Matters.......................6 and 7 ■


Village News................. 15,16 and 17


■ Letters...................................... 14 ■ Weekendplus......................18 and 19 ■ Family Notices....................20 and 21 ■ Readersplus............................... 22 B Motors Today...................23 onwards ■ Sport.................................37 to 40


INFORMATION


DUTY chemist: Hayes Chemists, 35 Moor Lane, Clitheroe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. POLICE: 01200 443344. FIRE: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service.^ ELECTRICITY: 0800 1954141. GAS: 0800111999. WATER: 0845 462200. COUNCILS: Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clit­ heroe 425111. Clitheroe Town Council, 424722. HOSPITALS: Royal Blackburn Royal Hospital: 01254 263555. Airedale General Hospital, Stee- ton: 01535 652511. Clitheroe Community Hospital: 01200427311. ALCOHOL Information Centre: 01282 416655. AIDSLINE: 01282 831101 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). DOMESTIC Violence Helpline: 01254 879855. CRUSE Bereavement Care: 01772 433643. ENVIRONMENTAL'Agency: Emergencies-0800 807060. DRUGS: Local confidential advice and information line: 01254 226200. National: 0800 776600. RIBBLE Valley Talking Newspaper: 01200 428604. SAMARITANS: 01254 662424. MONTHLY Volunteer Helpline: 01200 422721. LANCASHIRE Rural Stress Network: 01200 ■427771.


QUEST (specialist smoking cessation service): 01254358095.


RIBBLE Valley Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 01200 428966.


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Weekend weather: It will become windy with heavy showers developing, but with some brief periods of sunshine.


Sunrise: 6-37 a.m. Sunset: 7-35 p.m. Lighting up time: 7-05 p.m.


www.clltheroeadvertlser.co.uk Pupils’ pos^itivity wins school prize


RC Primary School were among youngsters from a dozen Lanca­ shire schools who won prizes for their efforts. In 2004, Lancashire County Council introduced a battery re­ cycling scheme with collection points for used batteries. The


CHILDREN at a Chipping school have won prizes for recy­ cling their old batteries. Eco-aware pupils at St Mary’s


ing weight of batteries collected by the number of pupils in the school to make sure pupil success rather than size of school was re­ warded. Valpak Limited donated prizes for the top three perform- mg schools in each district area.


“Tune into Battery Recycling” , scheme has been a great success and this year 360 schools across the county took part. Schools were ranked by divid­


lor Mike France, lead member for communities and partner­ ships, said: “All the schools tak­ ing part in this scheme deserve to be praised for their recycling efforts and I would especially like to congratulate the winners from each district.” Duncan Simpson, Valpak di­


rector of sales and marketing, said: “Valpak is delighted to sup­


Lancashire County Council­


and increase the amount batter­ ies that are diverted from landfill. This initiative will increase recy­ cling knowledge as well as having a positive impact on the environ­ ment.”


Raising flag to fight breast cai^B


byFaizaAfzaal


A RALLYING cry for people to “Join the fight for women’s survival” has been issued as Cancer Research UK launch­ es its breast cancer awareness


and fund-raising campaign. Sarah McPhee, Cancer Re­


search UK’s Area Volunteer Manager for Clitheroe, and her fund-raising colleagues, raised the flag on the campaign while wearing pink camouflage outfits, teamed with the charity’s unique pink and blue “camouflage” rib­ bons. The “camo” ribbon symbol­


ises the charity’s campaign and the role its scientists play on the frontline in the battle against breast cancer - a disease which affects more than 45,500 women each year in the UK, including around 5,290 in the North West. Sarah said: “We are shaping


up to recruit mums, dads, fami­ lies, friends and work colleagues throughout the region to help raise money. We want them to step forward and be counted as


they ‘Join the fight for women’s survival’.


ready been assembled to back the campaign. They include Hol­ lywood stars Nicole Kidrnan and Naomie Harris, designer Tracey Boyd, actresses Honor Black­ man, Fay Ripley and Roxanne Pallett, as well as singers Sonique and Anne Nolan. While organising their own


signed by Hollywood star Minnie Driver and everyone’s favourite landlady Barbara Windsor, are also available for those wishing to plan their fund-raising strat- “ egy from the bathtub.


fund-raising events, new recraits can kit themselves out with the charity’s pink and blue “camo” ribbon, available in the form of an enamel pin badge from Can­ cer Research UK shops. Limited edition ducks, de­


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JOIN THE FIGHT: Sarah McPhee (front) and her,colleagues urge the people of Clitheroe to support them, (s)


Castle showcase for local artists


. roe Castle Museum complex. The museum opened to the


ARTISTS who live and work in Ribble Valley have the chance to exhibit their work at the Clithe-


public last year after a Uvo-year refurbishment featuring a glass atrium linking the museum and the North West Sound Archive, cafe, exhibition space, interactive display facilities and education suite. The exhibition space, called the


Steward’s Gallery, houses three arts, heritage and history exhibi­ tions a year, including the Ribble


tober 23rd to January 9th 2011, is being organised by the Ribble Valley Arts Alliance, a public and private sector partnership co-ordinated by Ribble Valley Borough Council and the Rib­ ble Valley Strategic Partnership aimed at promoting arts in Rib­ ble Valley, and the Lancashire Museums Service. Artists are invited to submit


Valley Open, featuring the work of amateur, professional or stu­ dent visual artists living or work­ ing iri Ribble Valley. . This year’s exliibition, from Oc­


velopment officer, Mark Mason, said: “Last year’s Ribble Valley Open was a great success, so the exhibition will now become an annual event.


opportunity for local artists, ama­ teur or professional, to exhibit their work at a prestigious venue


“The exhibition is a fantastic


that attracts hundreds of visitors a week.


any type of fine art, including two or three-dimensional pieces and ones up to 1.8 metres high, for consideration in the exliibition. The borough council’s arts de­


tic heritage in Ribble Valley and some fantastically talented art­ ists, so we are looking forward to a superb exhibition.” Artists are asked to submit an


entry criteria are available from Mark Mason on 01200 443071 (arts.development@ribblevalley. gov.uk).


They ‘tried their hand’ at sentencing


the history of the magistracy. Justices of the Peace have been drawn from the ranks of “good and lawful men” since 1361, though it was not until 1919 that the first ladv maeistrate (the Mav-


AT the meeting of Clitheroe Uni­ versity of the Third Age mem­ bers were stimulated into a vig­ orous discussion on sentencing by the guest speaker, magistrate Ian Ainsworth, and colleague Michael Emery." - First, Ian gave a rundown on


ing in the community can apply to become a magistrate if they are between the ages of 18 and 70, but must be prepared to give generously of their time for this onerous and unpaid public serv- . ice. Crimes committed in the


or of Stalybridge) was appointed. Nowadays the composition of the Bench reflects not only the equal­ ity of the sexes, but is also repre­ sentative of the ethnic mix of the community. Almost anyone of good stand­


Ribble Valley now come before the courts in Blackburn where no less than 140 magistrates sit in rotation.


pends on many factors, including aggravating or mitigating circum­ stances.


,


The audience was invited to suasest the aDoronriate sentence


able to magistrates is extensive, including service in the commu­ nity, fines and imprisonment. The appropriate penalty de­


The range of penalties avail­


2-30 p.m. on September Nth in St Mary’s Centre when repre­ sentatives from the 19 groups within Clitheroe U3A will talk about their soecial interests.


in two hypothetical cases of as­ sault (being gently reminded that birching and the stocks are no longer options!). Opinions were varied and hotly contested, but in the end members were impressed by the commonsense approach of the guest speakers. The meeting next month is at


application form, up to six images of up to three pieces of work and a 150-word statement to the Plat­ form Gallery in Station Road, Clitheroe, by tomorrow. Application packs and detailed


1: Roll up for


Valley show THE final preparations are being made for the 66th Hod- der Valley Show, which will be held on Saturday. This year the traditional ag­


attractions such as the live­ stock entries, sheep-dog trials, and fell racing, there will also be around 20 craft stalls for visitors to peruse in addition to numerous trade stands.


ricultural show is being staged at Boarsden Farm, between Newton and Dunsop Bridge. Alongside all the usual


“We know there is a rich artis­ 'm


TIRELESS FUND-RAISERS: Paul is pictured with his daughter, Ellie, looking forward to the charity ball, (s)


cancer, but we still need people to help us fight harder. Every penny raised will help save more lives in the future.” An army of celebrities has al­


heroe to get involved,” added Sarah. “Our research is beating breast


“We need everyone in Clit­ b


port Lancashire County Coun­ cil’s Tune into Battery Recycling scheme. It has let schoolchildren and their parents know that bat­ teries can be recycled. “We can all make a difference


I r VAVw.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 9,2010 Firefighting heroes commended


HEROIC Clitheroe firefighters received official commendations during a special ceremony on Monday. BBC news cameras


descended on the town to film the presentation, during which nine firefighters were commended for their life-saving actions during a blaze at The Swan and Royal Hotel in Clitheroe last year. Led by Clitheroe Fire


Station watch manager Dave McGrath, the firefighters not only saved landlord Terry Joy’s family, but also prevented the ferocious blaze from spreading when it took hold just before midnight on September 5th. Lancashire’s chief fire


officer Peter Holland commended the firefighting team, praising their professionalism, courage and skill during the night of the blaze.


COMMENDATIONS: Lancashire’s chief fire officer, Peter Holland, (centre left) commends Clitheroe Fire Station watch manager Dave McGrath along with, back row, left to right, firefighters Barry Townson, Nigel Lloyd, Glenn Dobson, Toby Burgess, Richard Bater, crew managers Ashley Baines, Jim Patrick and Ronnie Eatough. (s)


Ball will raise vital funds


CLITHEROE parents Paul and Rachel Wilkinson are hoping a local glittering ball will raise vital funds to help fund research into treating and curing cystic fibrosis


their 13-year-old daughter Ellie, who attends Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, has cystic fibrosis. The condition affects the lungs and di­ gestive system and is one of the UK’s most com­ mon life-threatening inherited diseases. ■ Dad Paul has just completed a coast-to-coast walk from Tynemouth to Bowness-on-Solway with friends, raising £2,500 for the CF Trust. Paul said: “We walked for 37 hours non-stop


The duo organise the event each year because


but she has to do lots of treatment every day to keep well, including taking lots of tablets, breathing drugs in through a neb­ ulizer and doing physiotherapy to shift mucus from her lungs. “Our family have held this ball for the


hospital lately due to an infection she picked up, but she seems to be on the mend now. “Ellie is just like any other teenage girl,


■past two years and it’s raised £5,200 to help fund medical research, which helps Ellie look forward to a brighter future. “We hope people buy a ticket and


Posties put best foot forward


V A TEAM o f postal workers ^ ; ■ ■ will be dqnning their walking : boots this weekend to take : on the Ribbic Way.in aid of ^


-Barnardo’s. The 22-strong tcam from -


'Royal Mail and Post Office Ltd : sites in Manchester, Stockport ' 'and Liverpool will set off from


i Clitheroc Leisure Centre at 6v ;a;m. on Saturday,' September 11th, and walk 30 miles along . the Ribbic Valley to the Dolphin ' Inn in Longton to raise money


'', for the'childrcn’s chari ty, which " c is Roy<^l Mail’s official charity ' ,


■ partner. .. : Organiser John Tizard said: !: “We aren’t experienced hikers, : but we’re really looking fonvard to the challenge and aim to finish v,


; .jjhjb walk in around 12 hours.^: T “Wchope toraiseasmuch-' ■money as possible fora really . .


. great cause.” Anyonq wishing to sponsor the .


. team can contact John Tizard at John.tizard@royalmail.com. •


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to complete the challenge, which was a real test of endurance, but it was worth it to raise money for Ellie. “She has spent quite a lot of time in


by Faiza Afzaal


come along, it’s always a great night out for a great cause.”


ber ISth, at The Coach and Horses, in Bolton- by-Bowland, near Clitheroe. Tickets are priced £35, which includes a champagne cocktail on arrival, three-course meal, disco, auction and raffle. Raffle and auction prizes have been sup­ plied by local firms including Hanson Cement, Johnson Matthey, The Guitar Workshop, The Red Pump (Bashall Eaves), Number 23 and Bolton by Bowland Tea Rooms. There are also other prizes including a signed and framed Manchester United Rio Ferdinand football shirt. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Rachel on 01200 447039.


The ball will take place on Saturday, Septem­ CSI


Police in stolen guns appeal


by Faiza Afzaal


DETECTIVES are appealing for informa­ tion after guns were stolen in a raid on a


gally owned and properly registered. Det. Sgt Nigel Watson,


televisions, a laptop and a blue Range Rover, which was discovered the next day burnt out in Col- lyhurst, Manchester. The guns were all le­


an air rifle were stolen during a break-in at the house in Mellor Lane. The incident occurred behveen 11 a.m. on Au­ gust 28th and 11 a.m. the following day, while the householders were on holiday. Thieves also stole six


farmhouse in Mellon Three shotguns and


of Clitheroe CID, who is investigating the raid, said the guns stolen were all 12-bore shotguns, but different makes - Rus­ sian, Greener and Ava. He added: “We are


treating this burglary as serious and are worried that the firearms are in circulation. “Our main concern is


on 01200 443344 or the free and confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800555 111.


footage is being exam­ ined and we are urging witnesses to come for­ ward with any informa­ tion about the missing guns or the offenders re­ sponsible for the theft.” Call Clilheroe Police


that the wrong people have got their hands on these guns.” He added: “CCTV


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