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WELCOME to v a l l e y e d u c a t i o i i a weekly feature designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of Rib- ble Valley's young people and teaching staff. If you have something to shout about then contact Julie Magee on 01200 422324, or e-mail; julie.magee@ eastlancsnews.co.uk


was a hamlet, possibly built on an old Roman village. Not far,_^away was the site


of an Anglo-Saxon battle fought around 789 AD.


i named after the fields of wells that abound in the area - seven wells are known to be aroiihd the village.


English Civil War in April 1648. The village was possibly


BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL: Pupils from Pendle Primary School come dressed in the colours of the Rainbow to raise money for a good cause, (s)


'h { ) ■I ,,r Colourful charity bid


A RAINBOW-THEMED non-uni­ form day was held at Pendle Primary School in aid of "The Legacy Rairibow House".


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''. Children supported the good cause which helps children with brain injuries, - disabilities and life-limit­ ing conditions to gain their


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independence and live more fuiniled lives. The sister of Year One pupil


William Bater attends Rain­ bow House every week, so to raise money for the charity pupils and staff wore rain- bow-coloured clothes. More than £330 was raised.


HEALTHY EATING AND DRINKING: Pupils show off the water bottles and healthy snacks, (s)


AS part of the School Council’s “fruit and veg pledge” pupils from Years 1 to 6 at Pcndle Primary can buy a healthy snack from the “Tuck In” shop which opens every afternoon. This year the council has also or­


dered re-usable water bottles featur­ ing the school logo and the wording “A bottle a day keeps the doctor away”. At the end of each week the class


that has spent the most on fruit and vegetables is rewarded with an extra 15 minutes’ playtime. And there is


also a special treat at the end of each half-term when pujiils can buy a s\veet treat.


School Council co-ordinator Mrs


ter is good for our health and concen­ tration. The new water bottles mean that children now have readily acces­ sible water to drink in the classroom at any time during the day.”


Rachel Peachey said: “It’s wonderful that the children are able to make de­ cisions and have choices about what they would like to eat at playtime. . “We have learnt that drinking wa­


village’s four public houses - The Whalley Arms which was once a co-op and a tem­


ley Abbey was regarded as the main church for an area that covered Bolton, Roch­ dale, Halifax and Bradford. Mr Astin mentioned the


mentioned in the Doomsday Book as “the church of Saint MaiyatWallei”. In the 14th century, Whal­


covered many years ago, it seems there was a settlement around Whalley dating back totheSOOBC. The Saxon church was


showing three fishes, is linked to the abbey as being a sign of Christ that early Christians used. From old pottery dis­


The present coat of arms,


battle between the Royalists and Roundheads during the


There was also another


joyed Clitheroe Civic Socie­ ty’s monthly meeting, where the audience.was entertained by Cliff Astin’s slide show and talk on Whalley village. In its early days Whalley


ANOTHER full house en­


on Whalley include that the first Roses cricket match was played on the present Whalley Cricket ground in 1850, and that the busy railway station and goods yards had 18 workers and


48 arches and is more than 2,000 ft long.


many old houses in and around the village. A view of the famous Whalley Arches railway via­ duct was also shown. Built in the 1840s, it has


heroe Civic Society will be on March 5th, at the Rib- ble Valley Borough Council, chambers in Church Street, Clitheroe. It begins at 7-30 p.m. and will feature a talk by Chris Hall on the subject of Waddington and West Bradford.


The next meeting of Clit­ clitheroe


reer so far and given use­ ful tips on the art of crea­ tive writing, the author of 16 novels - including The Medusa Project series - stayed to sign copies of her books for students ranging from Year Six to Year 13. Some of the sixth form pu­ pils had grown up reading the books and were clearly thrilled to meet this suc­ cessful writer in person.


Clubs: Brookside Primary School


Recorders Club, this is held during lunchtime on Mondays.


After School Clubs: Monday - Netball Club for Years


Four, f=ive and Six, Cheedeading,


Art Club for Years One and Two and Cookery Club for Reception.


Tuesday-Accrington Stanley Foot­ ball (EYFS and Key Stage One).


Wednesday - Olympic Sports (Key Stage Two).


Thursday—Football Training. Friday - KS2 Multrsporls, Giant In­ flatable


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On Monday, the children in Recep- hon class are being given some hens eggs to incubate in their class. The eggs will hatch and the children will be able to help look after the chicks and also hold them. We are all very ex- . eded about our new visitors.


On Tuesday, the school’s gymnastic team are compering in a compe- , trhonatCRGS.


Again the staff are completing their second training session on renewing their First Aid cer-


BEST-SELLING teen author Sophie Mckenzie, visited Stonyhurst College and entertained a packed audience in the Centenar­ ies Theatre. Having reviewed her ca­


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1:01200 443655 hurst year 10 and 11 pupils, (s) picture shows Sophie McKenzie with Stony­ SCHOOL NOTICES


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tiricates. While on Thursday, the whole


school is celebraring Worid Book Day. The children will be dress­


ing up as either their favourite book character or be ready for a bedtime story. They will be tak­ ing part in lots of book related activities.


Also on Thursday the Rugby Team' are taking part in a Rugby Com­


petition at the Rugby Club. We wish both the gymnastic and the


rugby teams lots of luck.


Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green


There will be a fashion show on Saturday at 7-30 p.m. in aid of


Smile Ghana", a charity Which


supports the education of chil­ dren in Ghana. Tickets cost £10


for adults and £5 for children • (under 18) and includeacompli-


mentary glass of bucks fizz. The show will be an opportunity to view some of this year’s spring/


summer collection supplied by local retailers, including some


tram Manchester, and every- The show was the bright idea of


two Stoiiyhuret sixth formers, Kate Erskine from Old Langho and Anastasia Andrew from :


Mellor, who are busily planning what promises to be a wonder- '


nil evening. “We wanted to do 5“ "® ™ n s *o support 'Smile


said Kate. Education has the -


Ghana because it is trying to something we sranted,”


-power to change, and even save ■ lives, said Anastasia. “Our Re-


thlngwillbemodelledbyStony- hu^ pupils, aged five to 18.


llgious Studies teacher, Miss Greenwood, set up the charity after visiting the country several


. times and has given us a power­ ful insight into its work."


There are currently 48 children on the Smile Ghana programme,


- which pays £150 a year to pro­


vide each child with a basic education, and practical skills conne^ed with cooking, textiles and agriculture. Julie Green­ wood, who joined the Stony­ hurst teaching staff in Septem­


ber, said: “I named the chanty Smile Ghana because a smile


' is the same in every language


: and breaks all barriers. Also, a smile Is so widely used m third


- world countries, where they have nothing and yet somehow seem to have everything - ^


- inner peace. I am delighted witn Kate and Anna’s hard work and


support which will benefit whole communities in Ghana as well as


the lives of individuals."


Tickets can be obtained by tei- ephoning the Stonyhuist Recep-


hon on 01254 826345. ' JESSICA' '


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A SUCCESSFUL family-run Clitheroe business is celebrating its 10th anniversary.


To mark the spedal occasion, twin sisters Sarah and Emma and their mum Bernadette, who run Clitheroe Beauty Centre, have launched a brand new. retail website allowing customers to shop for- luxury beauty products at their leisure. The website features all the very best beauty products induding leading brands such as


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StTropez, Nailtiques, Jessica, Tweezerman, Australian Body Care and Bombay Duck for accessories, shower caps/arid make-up bags. The business is further flrengthened with the introduction of two new exciting


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32 passenger trains every day stopping there, plus all extra goods trains as well. Slides were shown of the


stream still runs under the main street of Whalley from the direction of Clitheroe to Whalley Bridge. In fact, there was a small bridge that crossed it at the current mini­ roundabout. Other interesting facts


perance hall; The Swan, which was used as a coaching inn; The Dog Inn formerly called The Spotted Dog; and The Delacy Arms, which had a rope making building across the road from it. A little know fact is that a


by Duncan Smith .


ALMOST a quarter of all the people; who died on- L^cashire’s roads in the past two years were not wearing ; their seatbelts, according to figures released today by


■walked away from a major accident on the M6, as he was wearing his seatbelt - but the story could have been different. Only a month earlier, he had


approach, he persuaded me to change my ways. “Just four weeks later, I was


PC Dave Dunn, who gave me a £60 fine, but he also spoke to me about my actions. “Through his personality and


been stopped by a police officer for not wearing a seatbelt, which Rick believes saved his life. He said: “I was stopped by


Lancashire, the campaign uses the real story of Rick Pilkingtbn to drive home its message.. Samlesbury resident Rick


behind a new road, safety campaign aimed at reminding people about the importance of wearing a seatbelt. O rg a n is e d by S a f e r


Safer I^ncashire.;. That is the shocking truth


This IS one bad habit you won’t want them to copy.


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LIFESAVER: This campaign poster emphasises that bad habits can all too easily be passed on.


invbjved in an accident on the M6 involving my van and an articulated lorry.


P a r tn e r sh ip ad v e r t is in g campaign will run across the county, particularly targeting men aged 25 to 34, encouraging them to belt up in the car. Chief Inspector Debbie


wearing my seatbelt that day, I wouldn’t be here today.” The S afer L an c a sh ire


hard shoulder and rolled on to its side. Amazingly, as I crawled out through the wrecked windscreen, the person that greeted me was PC Dunn. “Quite simply, without


“The van flipped, jumped the


■ minor injury to one that is life- threatening or life changing as Rick’s case clearly illustrates.” The campaign also reminds ■


when you need it, a seatbelt will make the difference between being able to walk away from a crash or suffering just a


p a re n ts to p ro p e r ly f i t appropriate child car seats. • To see a video of Rick talking about his experience; v is it: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YuRONQqcQY.


brands. Mil cosmetics - a new mineral make-up collection, which joins the hugely popular Jane Iredale mineral range, and features fabulous blushers and bronzers, glosses, brushes and other exciting products - all at competitive prices. The other new range is Gifted by Nature, a bath and body range from Dublin. In addition, there is free first class delivery available on all orders over £20. On the website customers will find a direct link to the Dermalogica website, which is dedicated purely to the salon's recommended skincare • range. This website has been designed with shoppers in mind, if you know what you are looking for, it is simple to use and the products are easytofind. Ifyou are newto Dermalogica then you can find advice on different skin concerns and read artides related to different skin problems, to help in making the correct choice. All our therapists are fully trained in Dermalogica and can offer the best skin cafe advice, either in the salon or Online. There is a free first dass delivery service available - on all Dermalogica


- products.


; The team at Clitheroe Beauty Centre is- ’ devoted to. providing the b « possible experience in a relaxed and unhum'ed environment, whether it be for just one treatment, ora complete day padage. Sarah, Emma and Bernadette launched their salon in the Swan Courtyard in Clitheroe a decade ago, but five years later were searching for bigger premises to cope with their ever expanding dient base. They moved to their newly-refurbished salon at


. Castlegate at the top of Moor Lane.five - years ago.


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Sarah and Emma are both highly.qualified and well-respected beauty therapists. They are committed to offering a full range of high quality treatments in a calm and friendly atmosphere. They pride themselves on the personal and friendly


sen/ice they offer and their aim is to always make sure customers feel welcome in the


Howard from Lancashire Constabulary, said: “Not wearing a seatbelt is an offence that is viewed as trivial to many. “However, in that moment


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. toured the famous areas in a hire car, taking hundreds of photos. Familiar names were there


ing, his talk proved that he and his wife had indeed lived the dream as, for five weeks, they


to the title A Little Bit Extra. Enquiries about the club can be made on 01200 429207.


salon and enjoy being pampered. The duo, joined by fully qualified therapists Sophie and Rachel who is a new adeJition to the highly competent team who strive to deliver excellent standards and constantly focus on providing dients with a wide range of the best quality treatments and products available. At the moment customers can take advantage of up to a 25% discount when they shop online and at the Beauty Centre. Speaking about their retail website, Sarah and Emma said: "We want to ■


make


online shopping easy and simple and have designed our website yvith this in mind. You are able to buy from a well maintained and easy to use online shop and you will always be able to contact us either via email or ty phone. You can shop confidently in a fully protected secure environment We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with us." Opening times for Clitheroe Beauty Centre are Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p,m., Wednesday and Thursday 9-30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9-30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details contact 01200 443655 or log onto www.ditheroebeautycentre.co.uk or or www.dttheroebeautycentre.com to shop for luxury beauty products. Also you can follow us on Twitter at ClitheroeBeauty or Like us on our Facebook page.


heroe and District Probus Club will be held in the Pen­ dle Club, Lowergate, Clithe­ roe, on Friday, March 2nd, at 10-45 a.m. Winifred Dawson will talk


by John Webb. The next meeting of Clit­


Monument Valley, into Utah to see the Hoover Dam, a care­ ful expedition through Death Valley and then Yosemite National Park, it was a memo­ rable tour indeed, brought to life on the screen at the Pen­ dle Club. The vote of thanks was given


by the dozen - San Francisco, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, then Los Ange­ les, London Bridge but in the desert. Bedrock and the mag­ nificent Grand Canyon. Through a ghost town to


his talk, Mr Peter Sandiford took the Probus members on a 5,000-mile tour of California and nearby states. Entitled California Dream-


dream... THE latest speaker at the Clitheroe and District Probus Club revived many treasured memories for several in his audience. Using slides to illustrate


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