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Police appeal after ‘despicable’ offence
POLICE are appealing'for information after a callous burglary in Sabden in which a vulnerable and elderly woman was targeted. ■ The offence took place at around 1-10 p.m.
on Tuesday, November 29th, close to the cen tre of the village. Offenders posing as work men tricked their way into the home of a par tially-sighted woman and stole cash. Following inquiries in the area, police are
keen to trace a clean late model black Saab four-door saloon car and speak to four men' seen with it. The car was seen parked opposite.
Sabden Primary School around the time of the offence and shortly afterwards at the bottom of Wesley Street.
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The four men seen with the car are de :
■ • A white male in his late 20s with bald
head, slim and about 5ft 9in. tall.: „ : • A white male-in his late 20s, chubby,
about 5ft 6in. or 5ft 7in. tall and with a full head of hair,.collar length but gelled and scraped back. He was wearing jeans and a
scruffy “combat green” coloured fleece. . ® The car. driver, a white male, balding but
with slight ginger colouring, only seen from the chest upwards as he was sitting in the car.
. • A fourth white male, the front scat pas senger, but with no further description.
■ A spokesman for Glitheroc CID described it as a despicable offence in which predatory offenders had deliberately targeted a vulner able victim. He also warned people to be very wary of any unsolicited callers at their door. Anyone with information about the offence,
the car or the four men is urged to call Lan cashire Police on 0845 1253545 quoting Log reference number LC-20111129-0592.
Mission accomplished for organ campaign
THE.popular Chatburn Music Events series established to raise money for a replacement organ at Christ Church, Chatburn, has succeeded in achieving that goal in just 12 months. Organiser Clive Greenwood
said: “This is a remarkable achievement - and one that ex ceeds everyone’s expectations. “We are currently assessing a
number of organs with a view to purchasing a replacement in the near future. Canon Rodney N i- , cholson and members of the PCC are most grateful to all who have
: made donations and attended the music events. . “It is most fitting .that the Grand Choir will be joining us in
performance.to celebrate this, as they gave the very first concert in- this series just 12 months ago. It is planned for the music events to ; continue due to their popular ap peal, and for some of the money . raised in the future to be donated to charity.” -T he 50-strong Grand-Choir. will perform Christmas carols ■ and popular songs in the candlelit church on Friday, December 9th, beginning at 7r30 p.m. - ^ . Preparation and rehearsals for
ONSONG: The Grand Choir pictured during their previous perform ance at Christ Church Chatburn.
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A FORMER Ribble Valley woman is blazing a trail in the traditionally male world of engineering.
and Gisbum, Kelly (27) attended Bow- land High School and Clithcroe Royal Grammar School’s sixth form centre before going on to Leeds University, where she earned a first class Masters degree in Engineering. She now works as a combustion en gineer for energy provider E.ON at its
tition from across the UK to win the Institute of Engineering arid Technol ogy’s “Women’s Engineering Society Award” at a special ceremony in Lon don. A certificate and £500 in prize money was presented to her by the awards’ celebrity host Myleene Klass. Having lived in Bolton-by-Bowland
Kelly Walker beat off tough compe
New Build and Technology centre, in Nottingham, helping to develop more
green energy, coupled with a desire to raise the profile of sustainability. At the age of 14, when she first learnt about rainforest deforestation.and fi nite energy resources, she has aspired to “save the world” and experienced work placements in conservation and the Environment Agency. Her enthusiasm for cleaner and efficient energy, combined with her
dynamic and pro-active attitude, al lows her to make a difference every day through engineering, particularly
at the forefront of new biomass tech nologies.
sustainable and renewable forms of energy. Kelly has a passionate belief for
She is currently working towards
the head of a very strong field of 250 candidates to win the Women’s En
gineering Society Award at the IET’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards.
PIONEER: Kelly Walker receives her award from celebrity host Myleene Klass. Photo courtesy of Christian Trampenau (www.
trampenau.co.uk) .
Hundreds in Santa Dash challenge
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CLITHEROE transformed into a sea- of red and white as the town’s first ever Santa Dash got underway. The 1km. dash saw around 350 run ners from the Ribble Valley, Darwen,
. Blackburn and Accrington, descend on the town on Friday evening and enjoy the festive event in aid of the East Lancashire- Hospice.
nativity organised by Clitheroe Chamber of Trade in conjunction with St Mary’s Church.
■ ■ - More than 250 costumed "angels” and
“shepherds” and their families were en gaged by Simon Entwistle’s rendition of the “Story of St Nicholas” before setting off from St Mary’s Church. •
, The parade followed the plight of
Joseph and Mary with a donkey as they looked for room at the inn, making calls at ■ The White Lion and Conservative Club. : Finally, the entourage enjoyed Christmas carols while Mary and Joseph were settled in the “stable” at the Castlegate Crib.
The celebrations began with a walking Later, Chris Templeman, of Crossfit
Clitheroe gym, put the dashers through their paces for a warm up session before the race began on Moor Lane. Hailing the dash a massive success, Mr
Ian Lloyd, president of Clitheroe Cham ber of Trade, said: “Clitheroe St Nick’s Night Santa Dash embraced the entire business and family community of Clithe roe.
-. . “With shops and cafes open until 9 p.m.
family event with fund raising and marked the true spirit of Christmas. “The occasion sparked the launch of
Christmas Shopping in Clitheroe and will see many people return to enjoy the town’s
Team Mackean raises £9,000 for city Hospice
LOCAL doctor Will Mackean, together with his four siblings, his sister-in-law and two friends, together known as Team Mack ean, took part in the Liverpool Marathon and raised more than £9,000 for the
Marie.Curie Hospice in Liverpool. . • Dr Mackean, a GP at the
this event are well under way, with choir leader.Olivia Mason organ ising a programme of very special Christmas music covering many popular numbers. . As well as carols for-all to sing
along with; the-programme of 30 songs includes a wide range
from film and the musicals, to- gether with some familiar, folk and pop songsTickets are selling well and can be had by ringing 01200 441624 or 01254 384893;-' They cost £7, which includes wine, mince pies, tea and coffee;' ’ '■ :, ■ Clive added: “The Chatburn
Music. Events have become known for a high standard of presentation and enjoyment, with
: some surprises,-and everyone can . be assured of another very good evening and one that will bring warmth, companionship and hap-
-. piness - setting the scene for the most magical time of the year.”
Castle Medical Group at Clit heroe Health Centre, said: “We are overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and are extremely grateful to all those who gave- donations.” •He completed the race in 4
hours 23 minutes and ran the whole course with his twin sister Mrs Susan Taylor, crossing the finish line together as the first
ofTeam Mackean to finish. The team were raising money
in memory of their father Dr Bill Mackean, a GP in the Ever- ton area of Liverpool, who was a keen runner who sadly died last November after spending several weeks in the Marie Cu- rie Hospice. Any late donations arc still v
being accepted with gratitude , at
www.justgiving.com/Team- Mackean).
KEEP RUNNING: Will Mack-.' ean and twin Mrs Susan Taylor at mile 14, soon af ter emerging from the Mer- ; sey Tunnel into Liverpool city centre.(s)
it was a night for Clitheroe’s businesses to shine, to say ‘thank you’ to their regular loyal customers and to engage new custom from across East Lancashire., “The high profile event combined a fun --
. best that Clitheroe has to offer.” Undeterred by seasonal December cold
superb hospitality, service and independ ent shopping experience. The event was a wonderful opportunity to present the very
. weather visitors, including Ribble Val ley Mayor Coun. Simon Hore and Town Mayor, Coun. Susan Knox, were enter tained on the streets by stilt walkers, while Clitheroe Pop Choir sang in'The Swan Courtyard. Stuart Gradwell, of Gradwell Butchers, kept hunger at bay with a hog roast outside The Rose and Crown. Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Com
merce would like to make special thanks to Denise Gee of East Lancs Hospice, Rev. Andy Froud, St Mary’s Church, Si mon Entwistle’s Top Hat Tours and to the police for their excellent assistance throughout the evening. Denise Gee, from the hospice, said: “I
am delighted with the response and support East Lancashire Hospice has received from ail the businesses, large.and small. We also received a £250 donation from 3M in Clithe roe. The donation was presented by employees from the diversified tech nology company before a number of them took part in the dash. The entries exceeded our ex
pectations and we were delighted to be part of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade’s late night shopping extrava ganza. We will definitely be planning another dash for next December.” • There will be free parking in the
town centre car parks for Saturdays in December. Carparks are also free on Sundays with many shops open during the December.
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Lottery winners
IT’S another rollover in the East Lanca shire Hospice Lottery weekly draw,-with tomorrow’s second prize accumulator
jackpot now standing at £5,500. Winners in last
■ a rollover!; 3rd prize (£100) - Ms Pinder, of Accrington. A fur ther 15 lucky players each won £10 cash prizes. To join the lot tery call Gill on 01254 733416.
Singers CAROLS are a type
. of joyful folk song which we sing when we get together at Christmas. Carol Ann Duffy, the Poet Lau reate, has written the modern Manchester Carols together with Sasha Manning. The R ead sto n e
Singers, the Fourie Quartet and narrators are performing these at Trinity Methodist Church tomorrow, Friday, December 9th at 7-30 p.m. They give a new slant to a familiar story. The performers are giving the proceeds to the church’s Develop ment Fund.
Stolen
COPING s to n e s ■were stolen from a farm in Whins Lane, Simonstone, between Friday and Sunday. Police are investi
gating the theft.
week’s draw were: 1st prize (£1,000) - Mrs : Turner, of Black burn; 2nd prize - it’s
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