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,r 'iJSS Pupils celebrate Green Flag success


YOUNGSTERS at Bolton-by-Bowland Primary School are celebrating after gaining the pres­ tigious Green Flag Award.


formed an Eco Commit­ tee and introduced recy­ cling ideas throughout the school. Initiatives includ­ ed composting, reusing envelopes, switching off lights, using water hippos, planning and maintaining a memorial garden and recycling paper. The com­ mittee, which featured in Green Santa, a Christmas television production for CITY, meets monthly to discuss ways to reduce waste, as well as ways to raise money and plan green events.


The children, pictured,


field said; “The children had already achieved a bronze and silver award and worked veiy hard to gain the Green Flag. We are all very proud of how they are aware of the needs of the environment and the part they play in protecting and preserv­ ing it.”


Headteacher Mrs Stans-


at lunchtime on their salad bar.


mittee is alternative forms of energy and the children are investigating the use of solar panels. The children are also keen to grow more vegetables and salad crops, which they will eat


volved with “The Big Tidy Up” and “The Big Tree Plant” and are taWng part in the Ribblesdale Rotary Bee Garden Project which aims to encourage bees into the garden. Next for the Eco Com­


ECO COMMITTEE: Youngsters celebrate their Green Flag Award, (s) fLearning down at the arm! ‘Opportunities abound and whatever


the subject, there will always be a link to the farm and a relevant and worth­ while learning experience to he had’


■ cannot be beaten on,. By Julie Magee


TEACHERS are being encour­ aged to make the most of a free farm-based educational facility in the Ribble Valley.


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facility based at Lower Gazegill Organic Farm in Rimington allows pupils and stu­ dents safe and metered access to a farm environment.


The purpose-built on-farm learning


tigate, whether it be the pig herd, daily or beef herd or the sheep and hens, all of which are rare and indigenous breeds. Pupils can study the traditional and sustainable farming techniques practised and a visit touches a broad spectrum of subjects in the curriculum. .


The centre, part funded by Natural And at Gazegill there’s plenty to inves­


England, is available to all groups who wish m learn about farming and agricul- ture. There is no charge for a visit, the only stipulation is that groups book in


advance and get themselves there. The rest is taken care of at Gazegill. As well as boasting a large classroom to


accommodate 40 visitors, there are also modern toilet and hand washing facilities


h During the last two years we have osted many visits from pre-school,


through primary and secondary, to col­ lege groups and alongside we have had wsitors from as far a field as Tanzania and


and their environmental needs as well as the nature they depend upon, group activities range from ‘gate to plate” food chain visits through media studies, who


^oups just seeking an alternative place to me^, explained farmer Ian O’Reilly ^


"bout the animals EDUCATIONAL


-FACILITY: Lower Gazegill Farm offers free school and youth group visits where visitors can learn about all aspects of sustainable and high welfare farming, (s)


LOVELY SIGHT: A close up shot of Marjoram complete with Droneflies collecting nectar captured by Phii.


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made a promotional dvd for the farm, on to science and biology. We have eve] hosted a high school group who design! a sausage and then came and made it i j the farm shop. This was then cooked ad served at a school ‘Taste of Lancashire! evening. Opportunities abound andwhj ever the subject, there will always be a j link to the farm and a relevant and wor| while learning experience to be had.” The farm plays host to many work eid


look after them with a bit of home groij farm produce and a life experience tha| will hopefully remain with them for ma years,” added Ian. • Anyone wishing to arrange a visit caij do so by telephoning the farm (01200 445519); a teachers’ and visitors’ infon


tion pack is available to download in PJ format from: www.gazegillorganics.coif


perience students as well as youth grou| who often camp over. “In return for a little hard work, we


■are low and where it is not outcompeted by the taller grasses. Although it is another member of the mint family the shape of the oblong shaped flower head is totally differ­ ent to the others I’ve mentioned. I too have really enjoyed the display of


Betony. This is another of the purole wild- flowers which saves its best show for July/ August. As with many wildflowers, it grows best where the nutrient levels in the soil


doorstep.


quite common but I’d rather you did not pick it for home use. For some reason some of the other flowers to be seen are also in the pink to purple range including the low growing Wild Thyme and the taller Common Knapweed that looks similar to members of the thistle family. However, I must also give a mention to


So keep a look out for Maijoram, it is


LUCKY SHOT: Katie Seils’ photograph shows a rainbowlOver houses at Low Moor, Ciitheroe. (s)


COLD, CRISP EVENING: This photograph by Gill Robinson was taken at Churn Clough reservoir in Sabden. (s)


The children are also in­


‘Happiness' plant is now in bloom...


Phil Dykes


for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust


East Lancashire Reserves Officer


MARJORAM, or Origanum vulgare to give the plant its scientific title, is just coming into flower.


It may not be the biggest and most


ram was regarded by the ancient Romans as being a symbol of happiness and newly wedded couples were crowned with it! Cultivated species of Maijoram have become popular in the kitchen, in the form of Oregano. It’s good for sprinkling on a pizza.


like the limestone ground found in our re- serees at Cross Hill and Salthill Quarries in Clitheroe. It is a member of the mint family and its leaves give off a very pleasant aroma when pressed between the fingers. I think it is very appropriate that Maijo-


the season. It is also a good nectar source for insects. It grows in a variety of places but does


“showy” of plants, but its clusters of dark pink flowers are a lovely sight at this time of


Attention to detail wins it for Matthew


COUNTRY Living's smateur pho­ tography competition continues to attract a fantastic number of entries.


Here is the winning print, taken by 28-year-


old Matthew Collinge, of Clitheroe, who will receive a £20 voucher for Clitheroe depart­ ment store Dawsons.


All entries submitted to the Country Living


monthly competition are judged by Clitheroe Advertiser and Times’ photographer Ben Parsons.


He said of the winning entiy: “Good con­


trast and pin sharp detail from the grass to the outline of brick all set against a vivid slqf make


WINNING IMAGE: Photograph taken on Waddington Fell by Matthew Collinge. (s)


for a dramatic and eyecatching image.” The only brief to budding photographers is


that photographs should have been taken re­ cently and should capture a scene of “country living” in the Ribble Valley. So whether it’s a photo of our local countryside, a rural pastime


or wildlife, get snapping. To be in with a chance of winning next


month’s competition, all entries should be sent to Country Living Co-ordinator Julie Magee by July 19th. E-mail them to:


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RURAL SCENE: This photograph by Dave Spellman was taken near Downham. (s)


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poppies on the roundabouts on the A59, but would encourage you to leave your car behind and take a walk to discover some of the other floral delights to be found on your


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near mmingion. (s;


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^oms shows Pendie Hiil


SMALL STEPS: A young biue tit taking its first “strides” into the world by photographer Graham Wilkinson’s front door, (s)


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