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A Jubilee yearto celebrate


Cllthoroe Advertiser &T1mes,Thursday, February 23,2012


TH E -o rg an is a t io n :o f events to c e le b ra te T h e : Q u e e n ’s Diamond Jubilee is under way in Chatburn.


celebrations in the area,'with 14 events in six locations over three , days. There are events for all ages in the community, including music, sports, dance, a.huge-village picnic,.. open-air religious service, sheepdog demonstration, bouncy castle, stalls, and songs of praise, photograp]iy c6mpetition,v entertainers and ■ barbecue. A key event the weekend, from


■This is set to be one of the largest '


June- 2nd to 4th,-is an exhibition of life over the.past 60 years in Chatburn and the world. ' Organisers are


...gya^eful-for _any contribution. These could be


in need of items o r in fo rm a tio n to display at the ex h ibition, and would, be very


photographs, newspaper articles, letters or any mementos or items. Wherever possible, any item for display will be copied in order to preserve the original. The exhibition is being put together


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committee, said: “We are absolutely • delighted with.the enthusiastic response from the community at the recent village meeting, and thrilled with the strong community support there has been in putting, things together, both for this major event in June, and fund-raising events in the months leading up to it. “These additional fund-raising


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events are being organised by the community as a result of that meeting and include'a Ceilidh Dance, Jumble Sale, Treasure Hunt and Auction of Promise. “The next event is the Ceilidh Dance at Chatbum School on March 17th, with leading musicians


, and caller from : the region. The Millstone Band.


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that their money is going to a worthy cause.


' welcome people to come along to have some fun knowing


: . ; “All proceeds . a f t e r ex p en se s i will be donated to r North West Air .' Ambulance, so we


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by Roy Porter and Neil Turpin. Roy can Ire contacted on 01200 441392 or at Roy Porter Butchers in Chatbum. Roy and Neil will be pleased to hear from anyone who can contribute to this important event. Clive Greenwood, chairman of the Diamond Jubilee organising


to express our gratitude to the 18 businesses and organisations who have made financial donations, without which these events could not have taken place. Full details will be in a free 20-


“I would also take this opportunity , -


page brochure available soon.” Anyone wanting to get involved,


or to offer support, can phone Clive on 01254 384893 or e-mail: cliveandbarbara@btinternet.com


STAR TECH: The successful teams from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, above, and St Augustine’s, below, hard at work at last year s Rotary International technology tournament.


. School teams ready


TEAMS from Ribble Valley High Schools will put their technological skills to the test next month. The annual Rotary International /


B A E Systems TechnologyToumament, which involves more than 100 schools from within Lancashire and Cumbria, will be taking place this year on Friday, March 9th, with around 300 teams taking part at 10 regional centres throughout the North West. The event provides inore than 1,000


students with an exciting opportunity, both for practising team building and communication skills, as well as problem solving in a design and technology environment.. Last year’s tournament saw pdpils


around 36 teams from Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndbum and Ribble Valley schools will take part. Teams will not know what their task


challenged to design and construct a crane with an electromagnetic grab, capable of lifting and transporting a given weight over a given distance. Teams from Ribble Valley high schools excelled in the various age groups, and Clitheroe Royal Grammar, St Augustine’s and Rowland High will all be defending titles this year. They will compete at The Hollins


Technology College, in Accrington - one of the 10 regional centres - where


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home with a box of cupcakes decorated entirely by you and a whole range of skills ready to embark bn your own creations.


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, courses for people who are finding life a little tough, such as people who are


' isolated, stressed or not feeling very confident about themselves, and also those suffering from anxiety or depression. Arts on Prescription is friendly and


for a donation towards the materials, if, - and only if - people can afford it.” The courses take place at various


all the courses are suitable for complete beginners. “Courses are free, although we do ask


manager Kirsty Rose said: “The art courses cover a whole range of topics, from glass-making, jewellery, paper- making, drawing and painting to creative writing and sculpting body parts. “There is something for everyone, and


PENDLE Leisure Trus t’s Arts on Prescription programme is now running courses throughout the Ribble Valley. Arts on Prescription provides art


welcoming. You can go along and try a course once - and if you like it, go back. - Pendle Leisure Trust’s arts development


_been helped by attending these courses. “One client who was struggling with


shopping for his own art materials and continue with his creative explorations at home.” ■ For more information, or to book-


agoraphobia andisocial anxiety felt comfortable enough to attend the course on his own after his first session. “He became motivated enough to go


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; Anita Burrows, Arts on Prescription tutor, added: “Arts on Prescription offers people a place to explore creativity in a supported environment where activities are undertaken at a pace which is tailored to the individual’s needs. “We have already had a number of success stories from people who have


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locations throughout the Ribble Valley, including Clitheroe Library, Whalley Village Hall and the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.


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is until the day of the tournament, but it will involve teamwork and ingenuity in designing, building and demonstrating that what they have built will work and meet the criteria laid down in the brief. Sue Hind, from Rotary International,


A master plan for bedroom


A PLANNING application has been submitted to Ribblc Valley Borough Council for a proposed extension of existing . flat-roofed first floor bedroom to provide enlarged master bedroom. Replacement of flat roof with hew pitched roof. Removal of rear single storey porch and construction of external chimney breast and stack. Addition of first floor balcony to rear elevation.' Comments on the proposal,


at P e a r T re e Cottage, Blackburn Road, Ribchester, (number 0054) must be made to the council by February


24th. - Other proposals submitted


include: ' C l i th e rb e : One wall


mounted sign on the front elevation at Pullman House 2 - 4 Duck Street f0984). Altering the roof height of an existing building by 2.1m and re-sheeting. Dimensions of the building are 8irix4.5m. Exiting height is 15.15m at Hanson Cement, West Bradford Road (0 0 0 5 ) .,Proposed single storey extension to the side of 18 Moorland Avenue (0050). Proposed extension of the wine bar to create a cloakroom (single storey) at Carlito’s, York Street (0079). Proposed entrance porch to front door of the property at 9 Hereford Drive (0085). Newton: Proposed erection


of a 25-mefre high wind turbine (29.25m to blade tip) - peak power of 12Kw - at Crawshaw Farm (0060). P endleton: Screening


www.clitheroeadvertlser.co.uk Ciithoroo Auverliscr & Tlmos.TTiurBdsy, F sb ru ary 23«2012 Nominate


for a town a w ^ d


five categories, for: • Building enhancement. • Environmental services • Service to the town


Committee will meet on April 2nd.


• Service to youth and community • Arts and culture. The Town Awards


by le t te r ad d re s sed to the Town Clerk at 9 Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD, or e-mail:


clitheroe@btconnect. com.


BIRTHDAY GIFT: Ribble Valley Mayoress Grace Hore raised £3,800 for Ribble Valley Crossroads Care and Macmillan at her recent 60th birthday party at Chipping Village Hall.


be received by the town council by not later than 5 p.m. on April 2nd. They can be submitted


Nominations should


CLITHEROE Town Council is in v it in g members of the public to nominate local individuals and organisations to receive one of its annual Town Awards. • The awards are made in


opinion for a wind turbine at Lane Side Farm, (0077). Sabden: Two-storey rear


said: “This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, and we are again delighted to have the wholehearted support of BAE Systems, a major technology employer in our region.”


extension to provide extra living areas. Dormer to rear roof space for a bedroom at 45 Whalley Road (0062). Slaidburn: Temporary


hard-standing site compound


and access track. Temporary fence and gate at Coat Rakes (0064). ; ,


and her two friends around 11-15 p.m. on October 9th, 2010, after they had been on a night out in Clitheroe. He dropped her friends at their home, before driving the girl to an unknown address in Accrington, where he sexually assaulted her.


assault‘on January 13th after a five-day trial at Preston Crown Court. Arshad collected the TJ-year-old girl


Street, Accrington, was added to the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a 15-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order ^OPO) after appearing at Burnley Crown Court for sentericihg. He was previoii% found guilty of sexual


A TAXI driver who sexually assaulted a teenage girl af te r picking h e r up in Clitheroe has been jailed for three- and-a-half years. Zameer Arshad (26), of Richmond Hill


dangerous individual who preyed on and took advantage of a vulnerable young girl. “People trust taxi drivers to get them


home safely, and to abuse his position in this way is appalling.


coming forward to the police, and for her braveiy throughout the trial. “She was subjected to a horrendous and


“I would like to praise the girl for


terrif^ng ordeal and was left frightened and distressed.


Accrington are a safer place now he is behind bars.


“I am in no doubt that the streets of


an investigation by Accrington CID. DC Helen Mercer said: “Arshad is a


state in the town centre. He was arrested five days later following


He then abandoned her in a distressed


assault


night out. Make sure friends know where you are, and what the plan is for getting home, and that others loiow when you are going, and when you get home safely.” Anyone with information or concerns


information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.


about crime can contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken,


people at risk and people should consider now much they are drinking, and what risks they may be taking, both in terms of their personal safety and health. “Make a plan for getting home after a


people to consider their personal safety when they are out drinking. “Excessive alcohol consumption can put


“While offences like this are rare, I urge ^ ^#fusiyity


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