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Valley triors US trip to a top conference


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WHILE other students headed out of school doors back in July to begin the anticipated sb: week long summer break, Matthew Merman, Michael Davies and Sophie Tomlinson, only had a few days before they had to be in Washington DC to argue their knowledge against some of the bright­


est peopfe inlhe world. Only 10 months ago, Matthew, Michael


and Sophie had to write an essay about the Kashmir dispute and give a speech about whether or not the United Nations does enough to help developing countries, be­ fore facing questions from a panel of Mr Powell and Mrs Mangan - both teachers at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School - and last year’s Global Young Leaders Confer­ ence students. The three were chosen out of 15 other


students at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sbcth Form to have the great opp- portunity of attending the annual GYLC. Their hectic hvo weeks started on July


25th. Three hundred people from 70 dif­ ferent countries, aged between 16 and 18 congregated in Washington DC to sample other cultures and learn about leadership and the way politics works. “I wanted to go to learn more about the


world we live in, the problems we face, the relations in world politics and about how decisions are made,” said Matthew. The 300 young people were split into


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groups of 20 to 30, each group with a des­ ignated country' - Matthew was assigned to the group allocated France, Michael got India and Sophie got Turkey. Throughout the two weeks they had to


represent their countries’ views and learn more about their countries’ interests and national policies, speaking for them at various events. Their activities involved simulations of negotiations leading up to the final event, the “Global Summit”, a mock UN Conference held in the UN Headquaters in New York. Other highlights of the trip included:


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the chance to view the main memorials and landmarks in the American captial and in New York, as well as hearing some


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inspirational speeches from world leaders in various fields.


Matthew added: “We all learnt more


about the world we live in, the problems we face, the relations in world politics and about how decisions are made. But also we learnt more about cultures from across the globe. We would like to thank everybody who helped us, allowing us to have e.xperienced such a wonderful op­ portunity.”


YOUNG LEADERS; Matthew Aker- man and Michael Davies pictured in Central Park, (s)


DESTINATION AMERICA; Sophie Tomlinson who at­ tended the Global Young Leaders Conference, (s)


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wvw.clilheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser &Times,Thursday, September 30,2010 Television fame for Papal pupils r-m .


A GROUP of staff and pupils from St Augus­ tine’s Roman Catholic High School in Billington featured prominently in Sky News bulletins from Pope Benedict XVI’s “Big Assembly” in London. Representatives from


Catholic schools from around England and Wales were invited to the huge event during the Pope’s four- day visit to to the UK. Three Year 11 pupils


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from St Augustine’s - head girl Isobel Austin, head boy Thomas Hughes-Gooding and deputy head girl Katie Jacques - travelled down to London in the early hours, accompanied by RE teach­ ers Mrs Mary Wells and Mrs Julie Foley. While waiting for the


event to get under way, the group was interviewed by a Sky News TV crew. The in­


terview focused on why they had made the journey to London and what the signifi­ cance of the Pope’s visit was to them. It was then screened several times throughout the day as part of the network’s coverage of Benedict XVI’s state visit. Fortunately, Mrs Wells


was able to phone school just before the interview took place so staff and pu­ pils could watch it live on big screens around the building. Isobel said: “After travel­


ling through the night, we arrived in Twickenham just after sunrise. With virtually no sleep, we found ourselves being interviewed live on Sky News. • “We were asked questions


we had had no time to pre­ pare for - a nerve-wracking but brilliant experience. The Pope arrived shortly after­ wards and passed by imme­ diately in front of us. It was a long day, but a once-in-a- lifetime experience which we’ll always remember.”


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PILGRIMAGE; From left, Mary Wells, Thomas Hughes-Gooding, Katie Jacques, Isobel Austin and Julie Foley


A FUNERAL has been held for Clitheroe businesswoman Mar­ garet Robinson following her death earlier this month, aged 89.


Born in 1920 at Wellgate, Clithe­


roe, to Herbert and Evelyn Grim- shaw, Margaret attended Clitheroe National School and then Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. During the Second World


War she worked in a munitions’ factory near Padiham and later drove around VIP personnel, such as Army officers.


Fiineral held for businesswomaii


by Julie Magee At the age of 16, Margaret and


her mother moved from the family home in Park Avenue, Clitheroe, to Hawthorne Place, just around the corner. She married her husband John


Robinson in 1941 and continued to live in Hawthorne Place until 2009, when she moved to Abbeyfield House, Low Moor. When she.was younger, Marga­


ret worked alongside her mother at Grimshaw’s Ladies’ Outfitters,


which was situated at the bottom of Church Street, Clitheroe, before being relocated to Castle Street. Margaret took over the shop


when her mother retired. She was later joined by her hus­


band John, and was known for her artistic streak, which resulted in numerous lovely shop window dis­ plays. A keen gardener and an excel­


lent needle woman, Margaret was a member of Clitheroe Soroptomists. Taking an active role in Clithe­


roe life, she supported her husband John when he took on the role of


President of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Margaret was also a life-long wor­


shipper at Clitheroe Parish Church until ill health prevented this. Other hobbies included travelling


and Margaret enjoyed many holi­ days with John, who died I I years ago, both at home and abroad. Wales was a particular favourite,


but she also enjoyed holidays to America and Australia. Following a funeral and crema­


tion held at Accrington Crematori­ um, a thanksgiving service was held at Clitheroe Parish Church.


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