Clltheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, March 24,2011


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Richard cycling to help bereaved


Army custodial specialist, will ride from Whitby to London in May. He hopes to raise £750 for his


A CLITHEROE-BORN soldier will take up the challenge of a 450- mile bike ride in aid of Family Ac­ tivity Breaks for Bereaved Militaiy, Families. Sgt Richard (Rick) Monks, an


chosen charity, which enables be­ reaved service families to take part


ford, explains: “I will be cycling with a team dedicated to this fantastic


courage confidence building and establish friendships with other families going through similar ex­ periences. Rick, originally from West Brad­


in activity holidays where they can start rebuilding their lives after the loss of a loved one. The holidays are designed to en­


cause and the ride should take us in the region of a week to complete. ■ “It’s so important that these fami­ lies receive peer support at a time when it’s most important to them in the aftermath of their loss.” • For more information on FAB,


visit www.fabcamps.org.uk or to do­ nate to Richard’s sponsorship fund, visit: www.virginmoneygiving.com/ richardmonks


MP’s backing for Kidney Day


the problems that may arise at the new dialysis unit to be opened in Blackburn, which could affect some Clithcroe patients. The proposal is that the new unit will be “off-site” - in other words, not in the hospital grounds.-This is against the wishes of both patient groups and clini­ cians.


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Weekend weather: It will turn colder on Saturday, with patchy rain forecast across' the aref _ -


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Sunrise: 5-56 a.m. Sunset: 6-34 p.m. ^ Lighting up time: 6-04 p.m.


month and runs throughout the bik­ ing season, will see officers talking to riders to offer safety advice.. InsD. Martin Bishon. of the road


MOTORCYCLISTS and other road users are being urged to take extra care on the county’s roads as Lancashire Gonstabulaty launches a campaign to reduce casualties.- > - The activity, which started this '


“Protect Your Kidney, Save Your Heart”, and Dave and Kevin were interested in lobbying as many MPs as possible to ensure that any cuts in NHS Services would not affect local kidney patients. They also wanted to highlight


bler and Kevin O’Hara, were from the Lancashire and South Cumbria Kidney Patient Association, which covers the Ribble Valley. Consult­ ant nephrologist Dr Lauri Solomon was also present. The theme of the Reception was


ney Alliance and one of the guest speakers was Simon Burns MP, Minister for Health. Two of the delegates, Dave Am­


WORLD BCidney Day was marked by a House of Commons reception supported by Ribble Valley MP Ni­ gel Evans. The event was hosted by the Kid­


Whalley homes decision appeal


by Faiza Afzaal


BATTLE is set to resume over a controversial Whalley housing plan.


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gallery at Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Planning and Develop­ ment Committee witnessed a heat- • ed debate, which resulted in the refusal of proposals to build 80 new homes on land off Biddings Lane, Whalley. Concerned villagers claimed the development would not only ruin' ' the character of Whalley, but would


Group has announced it will appeal after its plans to build 80 new homes in Whalley were thrown out. Earlier this year, a packed public


Developer the Co-operative


■ have an enormous effect on. drain­ age, traffic, parking and school plac­ es. A majority of councillors on the planning committee went against their planning officers’ advice and refused permission for the scheme. However,, the developers this


. ments into account before making a final decision. In a statement released to the


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times yesterday (Wednesday), Mr Tom Whitehead, strategic planning man­ ager for the Co-Operative Group, said: “The Co-operative Group can confirm that it is to appeal against Ribble Valley Borough Council’s


week revealed they will appeal. That appeal will be heard by a Govern­ ment-appointed planning inspector, who will take all the relevant argu-


existing settlement boundary of the village, fulfils the council’s need for new homes in the borough, and facilitates the provision of 30% af­ fordable housing.”


matter, the Co-operative Group has taken legal advice and regards an appeal as the right course of action, The application was recommended for approval by the council’s own of­ ficers and raised no objections from the council’s specialist technical ad- visors. Under the circumstances we feel we should refer the matter to the Planning Inspectorate.” “The application sits within the


decision to refuse its planning appli­ cation to build up to 80 new homes on land to the north of Biddings Lane, Whallcy. “After carefully considering the


www.clithorooodvcrtlSGr.co.uk Kathyisto


step down THE chairwoman of NHS East Lancashire is stand­ ing down.


down from her duties as chairwoman of the PCT on June 30th.


Kathy Reade will step


executive of NHS East Lancashire, said: “Kathy has been an inspirational leader of the NHS in East Lancashire. I and my ex­ ecutive colleagues are very sad that she has tak­ en this decision, but fully understand her reasons. She has provided strong leadership, governance and integrity to the PCT.”


O f f ic ia ls a r e r e - e le c te d


World Kidney Day. nf


Evans at the House of Commons reception for . ;


Evans said: “More than three mil­ lion people face chronic kidney disease in the UK today and this number is expected to rise over the next 10 years. “An estimated 13,000 people are


Speaking after the event Mr


killed by the disease annually in this country.


our wellbeing and I am more than happy to support such an event that seeks to raise awareness and to en­ sure healthier lives for everyone.”


“Having healthy kidneys is key to Bid to cut number of biker deaths


policing section, said: “It is timely to remind riders to take care as the biking season starts. During-2010 there were 46. fatalities on Lan­ cashire’s roads and nine of these involved motorcycles. Many colli­ sions involve other road users who haven’t seen the motorcyclist; “Bikers need to make sure, they are wearina the correct nrotective


role to play too. They must make sure they are mindful of the increase in motorbikes on our roads.”


equipment when riding, even in the hot weather. Younger riders of mo­ torbikes and mopeds are less likely to wear the full protection and we would urge people to consider their satety and protection. ■ “Other road users have a huce


3"'* Dr Solomon with Rib-


AT the ACM of Ribble' Valley Diabetic Group chairman Mr G. Dixon, secretary Mrs A. Barratt, treasurer Mrs C. McNeil and the committee were all unanimously re-elect­ ed.


earlier treatment with a variation of tablets which could then prevent too much'damage being caused.;


healthy heart was exer-, else, weight control, less salt and alcohol and to stop smoking. ' Early diagnosis meant


cause complications lead­ ing to stroke, heart attacks and damage to the'nerves and eyes. The way to maintain a


son, a diabetic consultant at the Accrington Pals Unit, gave a presentation on blood pressure. He said that high blood Dressure, as well as low rlood pressure, could


Speaker Dr R. Wilkin­


a decision that I have tak­ en lightly as I have always been, and will continue to be a passionate supporter and advocate of the NHS, its staff and patients.” Mr Steve Spoerry, chief


ture from the PGT, Kathy intends to make her sen­ ior leadership skills and experience more widely available on an independ­ ent basis. She said: “This is a not


for her skills and experi­ ence as a troubleshooter. Most recently she was in­ vited to act as the interim chairwoman at Bury PCT to oversee and successful­ ly steer it through a very difficult period. Following her depar­


the Outstanding Achieve­ ment Award for non-ex­ ecutive directors in the NHS North West Leader­ ship Awards. Kathy is well regarded


this was the inspiration behind the PCTs pioneer­ ing campaign - SMYL - which aimed to Save a Million Years of Life through effective partner­ ship and action. • In 2010 Kathy received


fied the need for the NHS and its partners to make a more concerted effort to improve the health and well-being of residents in East Lancashire. Her passion to achieve


In 2007, Kathy identi­


POIGNANT: Jane book IS full of


emotion, (s)


www.ctitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Ciitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, March 24,2011 Jane’s book of Raw Emotion


A.BRAVE and inspirational woman’s journey through depression, breast cancer, lupus and life has been captured in a book entitled “Raw Emotion”


, her three children, Adam (26), Rebecca (22) and Joshua. She has written a collection of 17 pieces of thoughts in rhyme, which are poignant,


Jane Gill-Wilson lives in Chatburn with I


drome Goldenhar. She grew Up in Worsley, Manchester and spent much of her child­ hood in hospital having corrective surgery. In 1980 she left her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse and qualified in


inspirational, thought-provoking and from the heart. Jane was born with the rare genetic sym-


had breast cancer. In 1997 she underwent her first mastectomy; beginning a journey which tested her faith, endurance and saw her undergoing more than 12 operations in 10 years.


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live with the debilitating disease SLE. Being forced to give up work due to the unpredict­


book is an innovative way of telling ray sto­ ry, a small collection of thoughts in rhyme. “Although I have beaten breast cancer, I


of the Year. Speaking about her book, Jane said; “My


In 1998 she was voted Hyndburn Woman


illness; in 1996 after almost two decades of ill health, she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Shortly afterwards, it was discovered she


Sadly, her adult life became blighted by


able nature of the illness. I’m often left feel­ ing isolated; as a result I created a website www.sharedexperiences.co.uk where I reg­ ularly blog about my life. I a|so encourage ladies to shair their experiences. “It was through ‘Shared Experiences’


at £5.99 each and will be sold at 'WH Smith, Clitheroe, On Saturday, April 2nd, after 1 p.m.


published in support of two charities close to my heart. Lupus UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer - an annual donation from the royalties will be made to the charities duriiK their awareness month in October. • Copies of “Raw Emotion” are priced


that I first became inspired to record my thoughts in rhyme.” Jane added: “‘Raw Emotion’ has been


popular teacher by Faiza Afzaal m


Abbey. Janet lived with her husband,


ones packed Whalley Parish Church on Monday to pay their respects at her funeral which was followed by a cel- ebratioh of her life at Whalley


„ had taught at Whittlefield Pri­ mary School, Burnley, for the past 18 years. Born and brought up near


tional, caring, generous, classy and beautiful woman”, Janet


Nigel, and two daughters, Kate and Liz, in Buckingham Drive, Read. Described as an “inspira­


the East Lancashire Hospice with her family beside her af­ ter a three-and-a-halfyear bat­ tle with cancer. Family, friends and loved


TRIBUTES are continuing to pour in for a popular and much-loved teacher who has died aged 54. Janet Patricia Norris died in


. mal life as possible. “She was very brave, rarely


INSPIRATIONAL: Janet Norris who died aged 54. (s)


.. art at Walton High School, Nelson, and Janet started working at Whittlefield Pri-


Rawtenstall, Janet met Nigel while the pair were completing their teacher training qualifi­ cations at Edge Hill College, Ormskirk. They were married on August 13th, 1977, and , made their home in Ormskirk. • They moved to the Ribble Valley in 1991 as Nigel taught


wife, Nigel said: “She loved the Ribble Valley area and we enjoyed walking together. We travelled a lot also enjoy­


bies were walking, tapestry, gardening and painting. Paying tribute to a loving


mary. Previously, she worked at Moorgate School and Chil­ dren’s Centre, Ormskirk, and Croston Playgroup, Croston. Outside work, Janet’s hob­


strength and bravery she dem­ onstrated throughout her ill­


ented and loved children. She was very well respected and ex­ tremely popular at the schools she taught.” Speaking about the sheer


ing holidays in Italy, the Greek Islands and Scotland. In her spare time she also enjoyed music and art. “Janet was very family ori­


..lies.” ; Janet is survived by her hus­ band and children plus her parents, Bernard and Maijorie Etches, of Whalley, and her brother, Michael.


■ funeral service, including the many patients and their fami-


ary of Healing, Langho, staff at the Oncology Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital, the Chris­ tie Hospital in Manchester and the East Lancashire Hospice. They have all been fantastic and I would urge people to do­ nate and support the hospice as its an invaluable service. “I would also like to thank all those who attended the


to the overwhelming support from his family, friends and colleagues and also expressed gratitude to the medical staff who helped Janet and the fam­ ily throughout this horrendous time in their lives. “I wish to thank the Sanctu­


complained and was certainly not going to let the illness take over her life. Janet attended our daughter Kate’s wedding in January and although she was suffering from inside, she put on a very brave face and enjoyed every minute of the happy occasion.” Nigel went on to pay tribute


ness, Nigel added: “She was determined not to let the can­ cer beat her and she led as nor-


CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police are keen to speak to this man. (s)


Have you seen this man?


THIS is a CCTV image of a man police wish to speak to in connec­ tion with a theft at the Spar shop in Garnett Road, Clitheroe. Police say the man walked to the alcohol aisle and picked up


a 12-pack of Carling lager worth £9.99 and walked out without paying.


The incident happened at around 4-20 p.m. on.Friday, Febru­


ary 21st and police investigations are continuing. If you have seen this man, please call police on 01200 443344 or the free and confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.


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I A DAUNTING challenge of climbing Africa’s highest mountain awaits a kind- hearted Sabden businesswoman. Teresa Yerkess (37) is preparing to con­


ton-based IT providers Cleverboxes, will attempt the adventurous seven-day trek in September in aid of One Can Make A Difference, a charity which raises aware­ ness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. And the mother-of three, who will be accomnanied on the walk bv her close


quer 19,340ft Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise money for charity after hearing that the young son of a customer was suf­ fering from a rare and terminal disease. Teresa, a company director at Accring­


ing trek after being told that the son of one of Cleverboxes’ business clients was suffering from the terminal muscle wast­ ing condition. Tony and Tracy Levene, whose five- vear-old .son. Joev. was diattnosed with the


thing I have ever attempted, but if I can raise awareness about this fatal disease and help suffering families then that would be fantastic,” said Teresa. She decided to undertake the demand­


friend Rachael Stones, is also planninjg to host a summer ball at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park stadium on July 9 th as part of her valiant fund-raising efforts. “ This climb is the most challenging


Teresa will walk in Snowdonia with hus­ band Vernon in May: “I am currently walking around 30 miles a week as part of the preparation, but it is all well worth the effort.


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please, visit www.justgiving.com/Teresa- Yerkess


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and they have stayed so positive despite their difficulties. Climbing Kilimanjaro is nothing compared to their everyday tor­ ment.” If you would like to sponsor Teresa


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