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A NEW flood warning area fo r peo p le living aro u n d Pimlico Brook, in Clitheroe, has been announced so that residents are prepared for any future flooding. O f f ic e r s • from T h e


Environment Agency will be knocking on people’s doors in this area to make them aware of the new service, and residents will be able to sign up there and then. Laura Travers, Environment


Agency engagement officer, said: “We are calling on residents in our new flood warning area because signing for free flood warnings is an important part of being prepared for flooding. • “If we miss you at home,


you can sign up by calling the Environment Agency’s Floodline on 0845 988 1188, or go to our website at www.


environment-agency.gov.uk/ floodnorthwest.


the risks of floods


by Faiza Afzaal “There is also a wealth of


information on how to prepare yourselves, family and home for flooding.”


gives people a chance to prepare for flooding. It gives them time to move


Receiving advance warning


furniture and valuables, install flood resistance products, and check they have everything they need in their flood kit. The Environment Agency


issues flood warnings using its new warning codes, which were launched last year. The new codes have been


designed in consultation with the Environment Agency’s partners, including emergency services and the public. They are ea^ to understand,:


provide local information, and give clear guidance about what people need to do to prepare for flooding.


the new codes can be found by calling the. Environment Agency’s Floodline on 0845 9881188. Alternatively, visit www.


environment-agency.gov.uk/ floodnorthwest.


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A PUPIL from Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall is the winner of first prize in the 2011 Rotary'Young Writers competition. Alex Hughes (12) imagined


what he would say as an old man to his own son and com­ posed it in a letter. In his letter, he thanked his


son for making his life com­ plete, explained some of the difficult decisions he’d had to make as a father and told his


prize at the school by the com­ petition’s organiser. Sue Hind, and the chairman of the local


.Rotary Club, John Sharp. Alex is also the first recinient of a


son that he was very proud of him. Alex was presented with his


crystal inscribed trophy, given to Vivien Meath when she re­ tired as editor of The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times by the Lancaster family of Clitheroe, in order that it be awarded an­ nually to a deserving school pu­ pil within the Ribble Valley. Mrs Catherine Robinson,


Head of English at the school, explained why Alex was such a worthy winner: “It was the emotional maturity of the letter which struck me and I am de­ lighted by Alex’s well deserved success.” Alex’s letter not only won at


local level, but also came sec­ ond at district level out of all the entries for Lancashire and Cumbria.


— A Severe Flood Warning means there is severe flooding and danger to life. These will be issued only when flooding is posing significant danger to life or widespread disruption to communities. More information about


TROPHY­ TIME: Alex Is presented with his award by Vivien Meath, . former editor of The Clitheroe Adver­ tiser and Times, (s)


Tots get out and about P i te-.vi I I l i ii w


new flood warning codes are as follows:


• Flood Alert - A Flood


Alert means: Flooding is possible. Be prepared • Flood Warning-A Flood


Warning means: Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. You should take action when a Flood Warning is issued and not wait for a Severe Flood Warning • Severe Flood Warning


IN THE NET: Downham Pre-School children had tremendous fun exploring the great outdoors on a trip to the Whitehough Outdoor Centre, in Barley. They


learned early orienteering skilis, and had fun in the woods, listening to birds and looking for signs of other wiidlife.


’ Children promote Fairtrade


AS part o f F a irtrade Fortnight, classes four and five at Waddington and West Bradford Primary School hosted a coffee afternoon to which parents, governors and other members of the local community were invited. The event was organised


by the children, who, after recently learning about Fairtrade, wanted to raise awareness of the difference


Fairtrade can make to the lives of the farmers. The children worked hard


throughout the morning to prepare biscuits, cakes and buns, which all used Fairtrade ingredients. They were then sold, along


with Fairtrade tea, coffee and hot chocolate, to the visitors. The children were on hand


throughout the afternoon to discuss Fairtrade, and to assist


with a Fairtrade quiz, created by members of class five. The event was extremely


well attended and raised more than £100, which will be used to continue to promoting Fairtrade in school and the local community. The children also raised an


additional £60 for the school charity, Kampala Children’s Centre, through the sale of Destiny Africa CDs.


Sign up for charity cycle


A RIBBLE Valley centre for health‘and* wellbeing is inviting people to take part in a charity cycle ride on Sunday, May 1st, to raise funds for its charity arm.


Two clients who attend the The Sancfii-


ary of Healing at Langho have organised the cycle ride.


Simon Lord, who travels twice a week


from Todmorden to receive therapies for . MS, and Ivor Kirkpatrick, of Knuzden, Blackburn, whose wife Penny also receives


treatment for MS, are the brains behind the ride. In order to accommodate all abilities,


four routes are available, all travelline through the Ribble Valley. -


The expert route is 60 miles and trav­


els via Ribchester, Jeffrev Hill, Dunsop ‘ Bridge, Bashall Eaves, Walker Fold, with a return to Jeffrey Hill and Old Langho. The advanced route is 35 miles, inter­


mediate route 20 miles and the beginners’ route is just 7.5 miles, travelling through quiet country lanes and villages. All routes start and end at The Sanctuary of Healing


on Dewhurst Road, which is next to Lang° ho FC. Drink stations will be en route for the


will be available to offer leg massages for returning cyclists.


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ers will also be sent a form so that they can ride to raise sponsorship money for The Sanctuary. On completion of the ride a cer­ tificate and medal will be awarded.- This will be one of the last official en-


With acknowledgement of the entry, rid­


cyclists, and The Sanctuary’s own organic cafe will be open firom 8 a.m. serving bacon butties, home-made soup, cakes and bever­ ages throughout the day. It is planned that a team of masseuses


CHARITY CYCLE: Some of the riders in last“year’s ■went, (s)


valley, Loun. Lois Rimmer. She will be ‘"S ‘s one of the two charities


1^^ bike ride last year did extremely well c au se ^ ^ l


‘'Hiis will be a fun, social cvcle riHp S e


office!’^ supported during heryear of .


hnh^V Sanctuary and its cafe was a


?^rtl said: “Our inaugural char- f ^ worthwhile


lam ife The Mayor added: “Starting the cycle


ride last May was one of my earliest en­ gagements as Ribble Valley Mayor. It was such fun, the day was gloriously sunny and the turnout was such that we had to wave


there was a high level of camaraderie. I am looldng forward to the event this year and invite cyclists of all abilities to join me there... the bacon butties are good too.” • The Sanctuary of Healing offers a range of therapies and facilities to assist


in the health and wellbeing of mind, body and soirit.


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people off in several groups to avoid over crowding. “Families turned out in force and


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V Now’s your chance to vote for your favourite loc^ Inn, to decide which Inn will be'erowned Ribble V^ley Inn Of The Year}Please hand your voting coupon to your favourite^ Inn of send it to: > I j Ribble Valley Inn Of TheYear Competition, BuU Street, Burnley,


S! Lancashire BB11 IDP before the closing date'of Monday 4th . t ! April2011.


' ' “ : Your Name, S.C t ~ LMi


j Tel.'no........ Nominated Inn'name......


""oT"' plNoniinated Inn'addtess\Vr.;'.l." _ A - 0 . 1 / -A ''•r.•• to ^ROWLAND BREWERY


CHEERS! Here’s your chance I? tp^shout about your local.


: /The Ribble Valley area is blessed with many fip® .i™s - and we want our readers to help us sraise a glass to the area’s top local.


|i:TP<^ay .sees the launch of the eagerly-awaited ^^Icy Inn of the Year 2011 competition


.sponsored by Rowland Brewery, with some great prizes up for grabs. The winning inn will not.onlyTeceive the prestigious title, but swm also receive a cash prize of £250 from the


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, a half-page editorial free of charge, plus a trophy, which, no doubt, will be proudly displayed in the bar.


Helping your local to claim the prestigious honour of being crowned Ribble Valley Inn of the Year could not be easier.


-Simply complete the voting coupon on this page and either hand it in at your favourite inn or alternatively drop it into the office at 3 King Street, Clitheroe, before the closing date of-Monday, April 4th. Official voting coupons only, photocopies will not be accepted.


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Readers are invited to vote for their favourite inn for as many times as they like. It could be the friendly welcome from the landlord, traditional Lancashire pub grub, sparkling bar staff who will never forget your favourite drink, or may be its somewhere the family is always welcome.!


So, pick up apenjmd ensure your favourite inn scoops the topprize!


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