Clitheroe Advertiser & Times. Thursday. April 14,2011


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INFORMATION


DUTY chemist: Boots, 15-19 Castle Street, Clithe­ roe: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. POLICE: 01200 443344. FIRE: In emergency 999 and ask for fire service. ELECTRICITY: 0800 1954141. GAS: 0800 111999. 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: 427311. 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: 01254 825341. 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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WEATHER


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Weekend weather: Generally rather cloudy with some light rain at times, particularly over the hills.


Sunrise: 6-06 a.m. Sunset: 8-12 p.m. Lighting up time: 7-42 p.m.


wwrw.clltheroeadvertiser.co.u Still helping Chernobyl children 25 years on


AS the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl dis­ aster approaches, members of the Clitheroe branch of the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children continue to work hard to raise money. • A soup and sandwich lunch was held at Clit­


heroe United Reformed Church, raising £300 to help the children who are exposed to dan­ gerously high levels of radiation every day. Proceeds will go towards imftroving the health of children living near the disaster zone


by offering recuperative breaks in the Ribble Valley. During their stay, the children receive the benefit of a wide range of activities and a


health check-up. Taking a break from high-radiation expo­


sure could help to boost the children’s im­ mune systems and reduce their chance of developing cancer, leukaemia or other health problems in the future. Seventeen children will be arriving on June 6th and will be placed


hunt, to be held in the grounds of Clithorc Castle. The hunt will take place on Easter Sat­ urday, April 23rd, and run from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.The event was extremely popular last year, with more than 500 children joining the hunt. This year; the fund-raiser will include drinks, refreshments and face painting.


individually with host families for four weeks. The charity is now planning an Easter egg


Have Tramper - will travel!


by Duncan Smith


SOME of the Ribble Valley’s most dramatic and rugged countryside will now be accessible to residents with limit­ ed mobility, thanks to a collaboration between Ribble Valley Borough Council and disability action group Shopmo-


bilily. Residents with limited


take in dramatic country­ side and moorland tracks previously inaccessible to people with limited mo­ bility or wheelchair-users. These are part of Rib-


ble Valley Borough Council’s award-winning Stepping Out scheme, which encourages people who might not otherwise be active to enj'oy the ben­ efits of walking. Stepping Out co-ordinator Domin­


mobility will be able to participate in a series of treks devised by the coun­ cil’s health development team, thanks to three all- terrain electric buggies, or “Trampers”, purchased by Shopmobilily with £9,000 of National Lottery cash. The four-mile treks will


ic Cooper said: “This is a fantastic development for the Stepping Out scheme, which has enj'oyed huge success over the years and will now enable residents with limited mobility to take part in some of our most popular treks.” Shopmobility’s Simon


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include Dunsop Bridge on April 18th, Hurst Green on June 17th and Gisburn Forest on June 27th. • For further infor­


able from Shopmobility, in Lowergate, Clitheroe, and will be delivered to the start of the walks in exchange for a donation. Forthcoming treks will


mation and to book in advMce, contact Simon O’Rourke at Shopmobil­ ity on 01200 425028.


RIGHT TO ROAM: Stepping Out co-ordinator Dominic Cooper with Shopmobility’s Simon O’Rourke testing out one of the Trampers.


National Lottery, Ribble Valley Borough Council and Lancashire County Council, for enabling us to purchase the Trampers.” The Trampers are avail­


O’Rourke added: “We are delighted that resi­ dents with limited mo­ bility will now be able to experience some of Rib­ ble Valley’s most beauti­ ful countryside alongside regular walkers. “We are grateful to the


Talk by ‘pearly


it to London to meet other “pearly kings and queens” where they were given permission to become “Lancashire’s Pearly King and Queen”. Many pearl buttons and


royalty FORTY members of the Clitheroe and District Masonic Fellowship heard a talk and admired a dis­ play of costumes by the “Pearly King and Queen of Lancashire”, David and Jill Atkinson. The couple told of a vis­


CYCLING DUO: French Connection pair Pete Parkes and Roger Hargreaves are making good time on their j'ourney to Rivesaltes. (s)


buckles were sewn on by hand on to the suit, cap andeven shoes of the gen­ tleman and hat, top, skirt and boots, plus umbrella, for the lady. Many other costumes with sequins, badges and ribbons were displayed, all designed and sewn by Jill Atkinson.


wedding ‘do’ WADDINGTON Club will be showing the royal wedding live on big screen and also offering an op­ tional wedding breakfast, corriplete with a glass of Bucks Fizz! Doors open at 10 a.m.,


Club’s royal


before the live screening at 11 a.m. There will be a royal raffle and royal bin- go and admission is £5 per person. For tickets, call 01200422262.


Marque of Excellence for St Mary’s


VISITORS are wel­ come at C l i th e ro e ’s parish church, St Mary Magdalene’s. The church, whose


ble Valley, Coun. Lois Rimmer, presented the award to Churchwarden Colin Scott, and com­ mented on the numbers of school pupils who come into the church through contacts made by Rev. Andy Froud, the priest- in-charge. She also praised the


landmark spire towers above the town, has been awarded the North West Multi-Faith Tourism’s Marque of Excellence in recognition of its efforts to encourage visitors out­ side normal service times and to enrich their visitor experience. The Mayor of the Rib­


the resources available to visitors is the Church Trail prepared by members of NADFAS, the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. Jeremy Rycroft, of


gations, but for the com­ munity.” An exciting addition to


the Ribble and Craven branch of NADFAS, handed over the trail doc­ ument after pointing out to the Sunday school and congregation some of the fascinating things there are to look at in St Mary’s - including the skull and crossbones! St Mary Magdalene’s,


OPEN TO ALL: Sunday school members who have tried out the Church


Trail at St Mary’s, pictured with Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Lois Rimmer and Jeremy Rycroft.


work of volunteers who prepare visitor informa­ tion and act as .stewards


when the church is open for visiting. Joanna Booth, devel­


opment officer for North courage sacred sites and West Multi-Faith Tour- faith centres to be open ism. commented: “We en- not lust for their conare-


Marathon cycle pair discover it is a small world


TWO French Connection members who are cycling to Rivesaltes in memory of two much-loved late members are finding it hard to leave Ribble Val­ ley connections behind. Just over a week into


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.who celebrates his 60th birthday today (Thursday) aim to reach Rivesaltes in the South of France by Good Friday, April 22nd, to coincide with the arriv­ al of the 25-strong party of fellow French Connection members. They decided to make the trip to raise funds for the French Con­ nection Memorial Fund, which has been set up in memory of Roger’s late wife, Catherine, and Pete Carter, following their deaths in December. Both


told us: “Cycling through England down to Port­ smouth, we stopped at a site at Wolverton and the first man that came over, can you believe, was from Wilpshire!” Roger (63) and Pete,


their 1,000-miie cycle to Clitheroe’s twin town, Roger Hargreaves and Pete Parkes have already met several people with connections to the area. Clitheroe j'oiner Roger


were active members of the group. Highlights of the expe­


money raised from the cycle challenge to, among others, Ribble Valley sol­ dier Sgt Rick Clement, of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment. He suffered horrific injuries while on patrol in Afghani­ stan. The expedition has already raised around £4,000, with the final to­ tal also being shared be­ tween the North West Air Ambulance, Crossroads Care and Riding for the Disabled. The duo were remind­


dition so far have included travelling through Royal Wootton Bassett, which has become famed for its citizens’ shows of respect as the repatriated bodies of UK service personnel pass through the town. The pair will donate


ed again of their Ribble Valley roots when cy­ cling through Normandy. They met a farmer and his wife, who said that she’d brought a party of children over to in 1996 to Ribblesdale School. • To make a dona­


tion, call Roger on 07970 648514.


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times,Thursday, April 14,2011 Hunt for cash machine theft gang


DETECTIVES are hunting a gang of thieves who made off with thousands of pounds after smash­ ing their way into a cash machine at a Simonstone petrol station. The incident happened at 1


a.m. last Thursday (April 7th) at Texaco Kams Service Station in Whalley Road. They approached an adjoining building to the garage forecourt


and used a crowbar to force their way in before using an angle grinder to cut through the lock and access the ATM. They escaped in a car, thought


to be an Audi or BMW saloon, with the cash. Police believe four people involved in the break-in made off in the car, driven by a fifth offender, in the direction of Burnley.


rol station Mrs Catherine Turner said the theft was the latest in a series of incidents. Two years ago it was targeted


Owner and manager of the pet­


by armed robbers. “There have been a lot of inci­


start to feel quite vulnerable real­ ly. I think a substantial amount of money was taken, but it’s not my cash machine so I don’t know.” Det. Sgt Nigel Watson, of Rib­


dents, some of them attempts,” she said. “The other month someone cut through the phone lines. You just


ble Valley CID, appealed for anyone who saw anything suspi­ cious in the area at the time of the break-in to contact police on 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.


Country pub takes Inn of the Year title


by Faiza Afzaal


A POPULAR country pub is celebrating after being crowned winner of ^ e Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times’ Inn of the Year Competition 2011. The Coach and Horses, which is


situated in picturesque Bolton-by- Bowland, beat fierce competition from pubs across the borough to walk away with the prestigious title, sponsored by Bowlamd Breweiy. Run by Ross Heywood and Zak


Aujla, The Coach and Horses is a country pub with a difference. It boasts a comfortable bar and


lounge, relaxed yet high-quality restaurant and a less formal dining room that is ideal for private par­ ties or a quiet drink away from the bar. Delighted with winning the


award, Ross said: “We are thrilled that our customers have taken time out to vote for us. “It’s a huge achievement and al­


though we are based in a small vil­ lage, we have a very loyal customer base locally and then have dedicat­ ed customers coming from as afield as Scotland. “We take pride in customer serv­


ice and strive to provide only the very best. “All our food is freshly prepared


pub for three years this year and winning the Inn of the Year title is the icing on the cake.” He added: “We would like to


by a team of highly skilled chefs and their mission is to create dishes that not only satisfy customers’ tastebuds, but excite their imagina­ tion too. “We are celebrating running this


thank all our customers for their continued support and hope that we can continue to thank them by producing good food and serving great drinks.


CHEERS: (From left) Richard Baker from Bowland Brewery, Zak Aujla, Sarah Baker from Bowland Brewery and Ross Heywood at the trophy pres­ entation.


phere and we would also like to ex­ press thanks to our hard-working staff, who have put their heart and soul into this establishment.”_ As part of its prize. The Coach


“The pub boasts a family atmos­


and Horses receives £230. a half­ page advertorial in the Advertiser and Times free of charge, plus a trophy, which, no doubt, will be proudly displayed in the bar.


Postal and proxy vote changes


VOTERS in Ribble Valley who require a postal vote for the local elections and referendum on May 5th have until 5p.m. today (Thursday) to apply. Following a change in the law, postal


in Church Brow, Clithe­ roe, is open for visitors on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 6-30 p.m., apart from the third Sunday of the month when it closes at 3-30 p.m.


checked against the personal identifiers on their application form, which will help to deter and detect fraudulent use of postal votes. Postal votes remain in separate sealed


and proxy voters must now provide their date of birth and signature, known as “per­ sonal identifiers”. The regulations apply to existing postal


and proxy voters, as well as those applying to vote by post or proxy for the first time. Postal voters must be a registered elec­


tor and will be required to return a secu­ rity statement with their completed ballot paper. The signature and date of birth orovided on the statement will then be


envelopes until the personal identifiers have been verified. Prospective postal voters unable to


provide a signature for any reason may be granted an exemption from the new arrangements and should contact Ribble Valley Borough Council’s elections team for guidance. Proxy votes are available to people un­


able to attend a polling station, for exam- ole due to holidav. disabilitv or militarv


service. Proxy voters are able to appoint someone, who must be over 18 years old, a close relative and a registered elector, to vote on their behalf. Emergency proxy votes are also available until Election Day for medical reasons only. Requests for a postal vote or to change


an existing postal or proxy vote must be re­ ceived by Ribble Valley Borough Council by 5 p.m. today The deadline for new ap­ plications to vote by proxy, except medical emergencies, is 5 p.m next Thursday, April 21st. Further details are available from Rib­


ble Valley Borough Council’s elections team on 01200 414411.


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