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UKIP's launched a Valley branch


result of last year’s General Election, in which UKIP candidate Steve Rush polled 3,496 votes - a 250% increase on the 2005 poll.


ley UKIP can be obtained from Simon Kerins by calling 0775S 105 177 or sending an e-mail to: simon_ukip_ribblevalley@ yahoo.co.uk


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month’s local elections for Ribble Valley Borough Council - Steve Rush in Salthill Ward (Clitheroe), Ron Loebell in Edisford and Low Moor (Clitheroe), and Simon Kerins in Billington and Old Langho. Further information about Ribble Val­


some representation by UKIP, as the par­ ty’s chairman, Paul Nuttall, is one of the North West's nine MEPs. UKIP is fielding three candidates in next


People in the Ribble Valley already have


nificant growth in support locally and is led by newly appointed chairman Simon Ker­ ins, of Whalley. Initially the branch aims to build on the


UKIP - the United Kingdom Independ­ ence Part)’ - has celebrated the launch of its Ribble Valley branch. It has been formed in response to a sig­


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its from the evening to this worthy cause, which is a joint effort between the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe, Rib­


raised £2,000 at a Casino Royale evening held at Mitton Hall Hotel, Whalley. The hotel donated all the prof­


RIBBLE Valley multiple sclero­ sis sufferers are one stop closer to buying a much-needed new minibus, thanks to local Rotar- ians. The Rotary Club of Ribblesdale


money for the local branch of the MS Society to buy a new minibus, which is used to transport members on weekly trips out. John Bailey, of the Multiple Scle­


blesdale, Pendle View, the Lions Club and Round Table.' Their goal is to raise enough


rosis Society Clitheroe and Ribble Valley East branch, said: “For some people, this is the only way of getting out and is therefore of tremendous benefit to them and their carers.”


LIGHTS


OUT: two of the St Leonard’s


pupils turn out the


lights in support


ofWWF’s Earth Hour.


Raffia backing tribute to Josie


CLITHEROE gift shop Raffia is sup­ porting “Dragonfly Day” with the sale of pretty badges in turquoise enamel to celebrate the life of brave cancer sufferer Josie Grove on what would have been her 21st birthday. Raffia has been selling the badges


CHEQUE TIME: John Bailey (left) receives the cheque from Rotary Club of Ribbles­ dale presi­ dent John Sharp, (s)


for £1.50 and all proceeds will go to the Dragonfly Trust, which was set up as Jo- sie’s legacy after she passed away in 2007, aged just 16. Charlotte Eccles, owner of Raffia said:


ment, spending the remainder of her life raising money for children, young adults and their families in the same situation as herself.


ria Hospital, Newcastle, and designed a Dragonfly pendant to be produced and sold, with all profits going towards her fund.


“We are proud to support Josie’s char­ ity and became involved after my dad, Graham’Eccles, who has links with the North-East, read about Josie’s brave campaign and decided to help raise funds. “Josie’s story echoed that of a friend


of his, whose son also died of leukaemia. He has completed the Great North Run twice and also held various fund raising events in aid of Josie’s Dragonfly Trust and Children with Leukaemia. To date, he has raised over £8,500, so


it’s a cause very close to our hearts.” Brave Josie made national headlines


School joins in big global switch-off


PUPILS at St Leonard’s Primary School, Langho, supported WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s biggest call for action to protect the planet. At 8-30 a.m. on March 26th the global skyline was plunged into


darkness as many families, businesses and organisations across the world switched off their lights to show that they cared about tackling climate change and safeguarding the natural world. As that day was a Saturday, St Leonard’s took part the previ­


ous day, from 2 to 3 p.m., to give support to this powerful global message. The school’s Eco Club members promoted the event and re­


ported that the whole school had taken part by turning off lights, computers and whiteboards, with only vital electrical equipment left switched on.The children also passed the message onto par­ ents, many of whom joined the “switch off’ on the Saturday.


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LETTERS written to the press making a clear and powerful case for fairly traded British food have earned a Fair Deal Food Council writer’s award for Ian O’Reilly, of Gazegill Organic Farm, Riming- ton. It was presented during a milk


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producers’ meeting for local or­ ganic dairy farmers held at the farm, and was accompanied by a cheque which Ian has donated to


producers who are making their voices heard to highlight the des­ perate state of an industry that is producing much of the food we eat


the ARC Addington Fund, a rural fund supporting farming families in difficulty. Ian said: “I am only one of many


at a loss, “The current trend is encourag­


ing, with small increases in pay­ ments coming through, but they


but I am convinced the big retail­ ers can get right behind British farmers and surrender some of their margin to put profit and in­ vestment back into farming.” For more information on the


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in 2007 when she realised her cancer was not curable and decided to stop treat­


cancer sufferers nationally, with cash gifts being given and craft and activ­ ity boxes donated to specialist children’s cancer hospitals across the UK, in order to help young patients get through long hospital stays and sometimes difficult treatment. Sue Lawrence, fund raising manager


The charity now supports childhood


26 children’s centres in the country at present and are now looking to add the Christie Hospital in Manchester to our list. If we could raise an extra £10,000 to £20,000, this would be made possible.” • For more information, visit: www. josiesdragonfly.org


She gave £13,000 to the Royal Victo­


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eyes only A TALK on the retinal screening pro­ gramme in operation at the present time was given to members of Ribble Valley Dia­ betic Group by Steve Davies, East Lan­ cashire PCT retinal screening manager. He explained


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for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust, said: “We try to support as many centres as possible with cash gifts for individuals. “We have achieved this for 14 of the


retinal screening was not an eye test for reading, but a test to detect early stages of diabetes related eye disease and prevent­ ing loss of vision. There are 25,000


people with diabetes in East Lancashire and the figure is rising. Some 97% were


INSPIRATIONAL: Josie Grove, (s) Train ordeal of girl (15)


A DRUNKEN woman who abused and assaulted a 15-year-old Whalley girl on a packed commuter train has escaped an immediate prison sen­


tence. Blackburn magistrates heard that the


terrified girl endured the attentions of burly Yvonne Maynard for about eight minutes as passengers stood by and did nothing to help. She later told police she had felt angiy


that nobody came to her assistance, de­ spite everyone being able to see clearly what was going on. Maynard (51), of Belvedere Road, Sal­


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ford, pleaded guilty to assaulting the girl. She was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, but suspended for 12 months, and made subject to community supervision for 12 months and ordered to pay the girl £100 in compensation. Mr Peter Wilde (prosecuting) said the


girl got on the train on September 1st last year just before 6 p.m. and was heading home to Whalley. As she and a male friend walked down


the carriage they passed the toilet and, through the open door, saw Maynard on the toilet shouting something about Leo the lion. Maynard, who was extremely drunk, followed them down the carriage.


leaned against a seat and started staring at the girl. She accused her of laughing at her and became abusive. “The girl tried to ignore her and


journey in Manchester, was full of peo­ ple making their way home from work. Mrs Annette Shaw (defending) said


moved away, but the defendant followed and started shouting in her face,” said Mr Wilde. “She then grabbed her by the hair and


gripped her leg with the other hand. The girl was shouting at her to get off and Maynard then grabbed her clothes and started to shake her.” Mr Wilde said the incident lasted


Maynard had an alcohol problem and when she used public transport was quite often the subject of ridicule, abuse and violent behaviour by youths. She said on the day of the incident


about eight minutes and there was no sign of a guard during the journey. He said the train, which started its


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were going to be cruel to her and she reacted aggressively. She was hoping to prevent an assault on herself rather than waiting for it to happen,” said Mrs Shaw.


Maynard had got on the wrong train and it was accepted she had been drinking. “She perceived these young people


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people were treated by means of laser to prevent leakage of damaged blood ves­ sels, which is the main cause of loss of vision. Mr Davies stressed that good control of diabetes and blood pressure reduces the risk of developing eye disease.


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