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A DINNER dance to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake in Japan is being held next month. The charity fundraiser being held at the


Dunkenhalgh Hotel on May 6th will raise funds for the Japan relief fund. Starting at 7 p.m., it will include a three


course meal and disco afterwards, with tickets costing £25 available by phoning' the Accrington-based hotel.


Entertainment will include a balloon


raffle, which is an auction of goods and services donated by local businesses, plus several fun challenges and the opportunity to win a prize. Anyone interested in supporting the


event by buying a ticket or donating a raffle or auction prize should call the Dunkenhalgh on telephone number 01254303400.


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,. Overnight stay at the 3 star Holiday Inn hotel, Glasgow Airport with dinner & full Scottish breakfest


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CHURCH MISSION: Renovation work is set to begin at Whailey Methodist Church with big pians to make it more accessible for community use. (s)


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A GROUP of Ribble Valley busi­ nessmen have'got together with one of Germany’s leading renew­ able energy companies to bring the most cost-effective solar pho­ tovoltaic (solar PV) systems to Lancashire. Solar Power PV Ltd is based at


Lancashire House on The Sidings Business Park, 'Whalley. The Sidings’ owner Andrew


Ronnan has forged a trading relat ionship with Bachner Gruppe GmbH, Mainberg, near Munich, in a bid to encourage residents to switch their energy resources from traditional meth­ ods to the renewable sector. Its su b s id ia ry ’ company,


Volthaus GmbH, is their principle parter in the venture. Volthaus has successfully installed more than 1,600 solar PV installations throughout Europe ranging from modest 2k'W residential kits to 14MW Solar Parks in Spain. “It has taken us about five


months to get everything in place,” explained Andrew, “but we are now positioned to bring unrivalled prices and expertise for solar PV systems to our area and beyond. “Solar PV really is an e.\citing


Your home may be repossessed it you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Only upon completion, our average broker tee is 1.9% ot the advance.


opportunity as the nation switehes its energy resources from tradi­ tional methods to the renewable sector. “■We have now obtained plan­


ning consent on our commer­ cial buildings at The Sidings Business Park, Whalley, and recently installed our fist system at 14.4kW on Units 8 and 9, which is working fantastically well.” In order to get the business off the ground, Andrew recruited


THEY HAVE THE POWER; Business people behind the launch of the solar PV Systems, (s)


Whalley architect Peter Hitchen RIBA, Chatburn structural en­ gineer Les Gooding BSc, Bar­ row-based electronic engineer Steve Westell, sales director Phil Critchley, quantity surveyor Dave Speak and civil engineer Graham Readfern to join him in the enter-


PACT meeting


THE next Police and Commu­ nity Together meeting for resi­ dents in Read and Simonstone will be held on Monday, April 18th. It will be held between 6


and 7 p.m. at the Read and Simonstone Conservative Club, Whalley Road, Read.


prise, whilst organising training for several essential focal sub­ contractor businesses, including electricians, joiners, roofers, and scaffolders. “Our solar PV systems arc de­


signed by professionally qualified people - both in the UK. and in Germany- and with our enhanced purchasing capability, we knowwe are the most cost effective supplier in the UK.” In addition, Andrew and his


colleagues hope their venture will create a number of job opportuni­ ties for younger people. Solar Power PV Ltd’s website


was launched last week (www.so- larpowerpv.co.uk) and for anyone interested in seeing a working sys­ tem in action the number is 01254 823885.


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Pub home


A PLANNING application has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the proposed erection of a three bedroom bungalow with an integral garage on land to the rear of a public house. Comments on the proposal at the Black Horse Inn, Pimlico Road, Clithcroc, (number


0169) must be made to the council by April 22nd other plans submitted Include: Clitheroe: Retention of decking, seating and planting to cre­ ate outdoor dining area which was previously approved under


application 3/2010/ai34P at Piccolino. Moor Lane (0190). Pro- posed extension to the existing house replacing the flat roofed


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garage and remodelN^ng at Nearfield. Eastham Street (0210). Clayton-le-Dale: F


lo form two dwellings and a double garage at Carr House Farm, Longsight Road, (0008)


i conversion of traditional buildings Sabden: Demolition of existing garage and build a tv/o-storey


side extension, with Juliette balcony to the front (re-submission) at 24 Stubbins Lane (0184).


Simonstone: Proposed extension to rear of Building ’S ' to


provide new despatch and storage area ancillary to industrial use of building. Erection of stand alone ancillary facilities build­


ing Fort Vale Engineering Ltd, Calder Vale Park, Simonstone Lane (0222). Waddington: Proposed demolition of the existing house


and garage with proposed new house and garage at Waddow House, Clitheroe Road (0204). Application to discharge condi­ tion no.3 (tree plan) of planning consent 3/2011/0046P at The Roost, Belle Vue Lane (0220).


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Church is on a mission for your support


by Faiza Afzaal


PHASE one of a £380,000 project to renovate Whal­ ley Methodist Church and upgrade it to the 21st cen­ tury is due to start next


month. The church, in King Street,


was built in 1872 and the build­ ing comprises a church hall and sanctuary. However, due to recent heating failure, the sanctuary cannot be used and the worship services are cur­ rently being held in the church hall each Sunday. Vision 2010 is a phased church project, which has been developed to meet the needs of the church, the church user groups and to make the build­ ings more accessible for com­ munity use. Now church officials are


appealing to generous Ribble Valley residents to dig deep into their pockets and donate in a bid to see major refurbish­ ment plans turned into reality. The vicar of the church, the


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Rev. Katy Thomas, said: “Phase One o f the project would involve re-developing the church sanctuary by renewing the electrical wiring, installing an eco-friendly heating system, structural repairs to the roof and walls, removal of the pews and levelling the floor to create a contemporary worship area with multi-functional use and access for disabled areas. “We will also change direc­


tion of worship to face the wonderful and historic stained- glass windows. “A structural survey has been undertaken to confirm


and-a-half years, spring fairs, Christmas fairs and a number of fund-raising events have tak­ en place to raise the amount. “This is a fantastic achieve­


ment from the local commu­ nity. We are also in the process of applying for grants.” The plans will also see the


creation of a separate creche area linked to the sanctuary, which will enable parents to participate in services/events while still caring for their chil­ dren. The multifunctional area


created would provide extra facilities, in addition to those of the church hall. When not in use for church


the scope of the work needed to the roof and walls and, while some repair is needed due to the age of the building, there are no major structural defects.” She added: “Phase Two of


the project involves construc­ tion of a new build single sto­ rey entrance. This would allow common access to both the sanctuary area and the church hall, with new disabled toilet facilities and a coffee bar for use outside normal worship times, and as a drop-in cen­ tre.” Rev. Thomas revealed how


£130,000 of the £380,000 re­ quired has been raised thanks to a number of fund-raising events organised by parishion­ ers and 'Whalley villagers, but they still need more money. She said: “Over the past two-


purposes, the area would be available for local community groups. It would also be of val­ ue for community productions or exhibitions. In order for the work to be


completed later this year. Rev. Thomas is appealing to Rib­


ble Valley folk to support the project as much as possible. “We would like to let the


community know what we are doing and if they wish to sup­ port us in any way. “Part of our church mission


is to love and serve our local community. “With the renovation work


complete, we should be able to do this. “The church council and


members of the church would be grateful for grant assistance in order to start Vision 2010 and upgrade the premises both for the church and the commu­ nity we serve.” • Anyone wishing to help


can do so by writing to: Whalley Methodist Church, c/o 3 Ribbleton Grove, ■Whalley, BB7 9RF Alternatively, for more in­


formation call Rev. Thomas on 01254 822130.


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Meet the tidy up team


PUPILS at Bolton-by-Bowland Primary School collected more than 20 bags of rubbish when they took part in The Big Tidy Up. The children collected rubbish,


leaves, twigs and garden debris from the school grounds and from the village green. At the end of the day, they relaxed


at the Friends of Bolton-by-Bowland School (FOBBS) Easter party with chil­ dren being awarded prizes for the best decorated egg, followed by an Easter egg trail. The school band Sub Zero enter­ tained at the party.


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