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. for walkers from.the Ribble Valley to join “


a long distance walk ending in Clitheroe thisJune.-


heroe have already signed up for the Sue I^d e r ’s Ribble Way Challenge on June 16th and Hth, and are nicknaming the 50k route option “The long walk home” as the


of Edisfprd Bridge has been chosen as one of the finish lines for the Ribble Way Chal­


route finishes in their home town.. The historic town and beautiful location


lenge, ^yhich will start at the equally stun­ ning Ribblehead Viaduct in Ingleton.


More than a dozen people from Clit­ charity Sue Ryder is appealinc


full 100k walk, which continues from Ed­ isford Bridge and descends into the night finishing at Longton, Preston completing 62 miles in total.


‘Completing 50k is a real challenge,-


said: “Just imagine the feeling of satisfac­ tion reaching the end of the 50k route at Edisford Bridge. Walkers will take in the beautiful sights of Yorkshire and Lanca- shire as they trek across the two counties. . _ ^“There is also the option of covering the


ple trekking across two counties to com­ plete the walk in less than 15 hours; Sue Ryder fundraiser Clare Richards


The challenge will have many local peo­


mate we^appreciate fund-raising can seem daunting, but we’re here to help with fund­ raising ideas and will provide support eve­ ry step of the way.


sored event with all money raised enabling Sue Ryder to provide vital care to people • with incurable illnesses at its Cuerden Hall Care Centre in Bamber Bridge. Clare continued: “In the current cli­


but we’ve got a full training guide to help people wanting to step up to the challenge. We’d love to ^ce more people from Clit­ heroe and the surrounding area join us for the long walk home.” : The Ribble Way Challenge is a spon­


■ lenge you’ll be helping Sue Ryder to sup­ port people going through an extremely challenging time in their lives,. “Our local care centre provides resi­


“Every kilometre you cover in the chal-


and take the long walk home can visit >vww.sueiyder.org/ribbleway or call 01772 698145 for more details.


dential, day and respite care to people in Lancashire at a very challenging time in their life. The specialist care we provide is shaped around their individual personal care needs. If you’d like to find out more please'ring me on 01772 698145.” • Those who would like to get involved


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cally is due to the number of six to eight-year-olds joining the Beaver bcouts section. After that they can progress to Cubs (age eight to 10), bcouts (age 10 to 14) and Explorer Scouts (14-18).'


bership - the seventh consecutive year of expansion — has helped cement Scouting’s position as the largest'co-educational youth movement in the country. A large part of the growth lo­


ures from the Scout Association’s annual census. Scouting in East Lancashire has grown by 5.7% in the past year, helping take total UK membership to 525,327. This impressive surge in mem-


ALMOST 180 new Scouts in East Lancashire in the past 12 months have helped take the number in the UK to its highest this century. According to just-published fig­


AT MnCT* i o n o __Tri-.... Local Scouting on the up A___________


leaders’ scheme are offered full training by the Scout Association, helping them to develop and grow as individuals while aiding the per­ sonal development of other young people. ••


in leadership - such as communi­ cation and time planning - can be transferred to other environments ' like the ivorlqjlace.


Furthermore, the skills involved .* Chief Scoiit Bear Grvlls said; “It '


is that 46 Explorer Scouts in East Lancashire have signed up to the organisation’s young leaders’ scheme. Through the programme. Explorer Scouts make a commit­ ment to work as leaders in sections of the movement aimed at young­ er people, such as Beaver and Cub., Scout packs. Those involved in the young


Another very encouraging sign . . .


, More and more young people are realising that Scouting offers them so much-whether it’s the oppor­ tunity to go on a big international adventure or the chance to learn and hone vital life skills. “I am also excited to see so many


, rising in East Lancashire and a big reason for this is the number of teenagers joining the adventure.


is so great to see Scout numbers


everyone in the world of Scout­ ing.”


so many personal rewards and practical benefits, and so many employers nowadays recognise these as being both empowering ■ and work-life enhancing. “There truly is something for ■


young people in East Lancashire' have committed their time to give back as young leaders.' “Leadership in Scouting offers


from fostering on the grounds of marital status, gender, sexual orientation, disabih ity, ethnicity or employment status. There IS no upper age limit to becoming a foster carer and the minimum age is 21. • For an informal chat with the friendly


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for children who are in desperate need of fostering. There are currently 8,700 children


nardo’s North West is appealing to peo­ ple to put themselves forward as carers


THOUSANDS of school age children are in desperate need of foster care -canyou help? AS part of Foster Care Fortnight, Bar-


I decisions in case they missed out. I County Coun. Albert Atkin- |son, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council, said; “This is


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unlikely to be the last Olympic- related scam. We see hundreds of lottery-related scams, but the thing' to remember is that you can’t have


won if you haven’t entered in the first place. “You should never respond to letters which ask for your personal


details. Our advice is to bin them straight away. “The letter uses an address and


telephone numbers to give the im­ pression they have been sent from a London-based address. Even if fax and telephone numbers are recognisably tJK numbers, they can be redirected abroad directly' to criminal gangs.”


Trading Standards points out that it is unlikely that London 2012


scams


Top chef Paul is helping to cook up tourism trade


PAUL HEATHCOTE


to accept the role of chair­ man. I am proud of Lanca­ shire’s past and present, but excited on how I can help shape the future. I am confi­ dent that I can support and'


of Lindley, an outside ca- • tering business which runs around 50 contracts, includ­ ing ones for Premier League football, rugby and cricket clubs and concert halls, is a food consultant and has ap­ peared on several national TV shows. Paul said: “I am delighted


the Longridge Restaurant in the Ribble Valley. He also sits on the board


Preston, the Olive Press and Heathcote’s Brasserie, and


fo rk e d under legendary chef Raymond Blanc, Paul has been chosen to lead the new organisation, which re­ places the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board. He runs two businesses in


NATIONALLY renowned restaurateur Paul Heathcote MBE has been announced as the new chairman of Market­ ing Lancashire. ■ A proud Lancastrian who


County Council, Marketing ' Lancashire will be a private


encourage a team to make Lancashire a destination of choice for tourism.” Established by Lancashire


will be to appoint a new chief executive, who will oversee the day-to-day operation of Marketing-Lancashire. I look forward to working with Paul to boost business across the county.”


Green, cabinet member for economic development, commented: “Paul is a fan­ tastic choice as chairman. We vyanted to bring in some­ one of the highest calibre with the right qualities to lead Marketing Lancashire. Paul has grown a successful business in Lancashire and is a superb ambassador for the county. “ The next important step


sector led board with the objective of promoting Lan­ cashire as a tourism desti­ nation. It will also promote wider business investment in the county, which is crucial to growing a diverse economy. County Coun. Michael


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, sales and official merchandise. Letters about a lottery are almost certainly going to be bogus and will typically use poor quality re­ productions of the Olympic logos. Genuine lottery operators will


tion Fraud on 0300 123 2040,or Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 04 05 06.


not ask for fees to collect winnings - any request for a fee payment is a good indication that the lottery is a fraud. Anyone who responds to a scam letter is likely to have their details circulated to other crimi­ nals and be bombarded with simi­ lar scam letters or phone calls. Scams can be reported to Ac­


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Departing Wednesday 20 June 2012


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• Admission to the Silver Ring on Ladies' Day. (An upgrade to a Grandstand Admission ticket is offered, subject to availability, at a supplement of £45 per person)


• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London area hotel with full English breakfast


• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon


• Return coach travel from Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne Nelson & Padiham


Hampton Court Palace Flower Show


Departing Saturday 7 July 2012 The world's largest horticultural event, Hampton Court


Palace Flower Show provides an unforgettable floral and gardening spectacle with dozens of show gardens and hundreds of exhibits.


• Admission to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show • Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London hotel


with dinner & full English breakfast


• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon : • Return coach travel from Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne Nelson & Padiham '


will be asking individuals to pay for goods or services, other than ticket


• Included excursion to Greenwich / • Free time in London and Windsor


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