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homes and businesses, as well as buildings like churches, causing significant damage and distress.


who has been overseeing the operation; said: “We are committed to tackling the problem of metal theft, which costs victims in Lancashire thousands of pounds each year. “Thieves have targeted


on March 8th and will end today, has been supported by a number of other agencies including Trading Standards, British Transport Police, VOSA and various local authorities. Chief Insp, Jon Bullas,


Operation Starling, saw officers from Lancashire Constabulary visiting scrap yards and metal dealers, making crime prevention visits to vulnerable premises, and conducting roadside stop-checks of vehicles suspected to be involved in the transportation of stolen metal. The activity, which began


METAL thieves have again been targeted by police as part of a crackdown on scrap metal theft. The operation, codenamed


Metal theft crackdown 3


&Tim6S( Thursday, March 29,2012 by Faiza Afeaal


is a 48.3% increase - or an extra 1,456 crimes - from the 1,558 reported between April 2009 and'March 2010.


, Lead flashing, copper boilers and piping and cables from


train lines are among metals stolen.


, • Chief Insp Bullas appealed ■ for the public’s help to enable


, that could help a thief • Make it difficult for thieves to move stolen goods by storing


wheelbarrows and wheelie bins securely • Consider anti-vandal paint


to lead for any repairs - to reduce the risk of becoming a target for thieves • Regularly checkyour roofs so that any theft is found before


- activity and putting suspected offenders before the courts.” ' Between April 2010 and


March 2011, there were 3,014 metal thefts in Lancashire. This


. “It is our firm intention to reduce this type of crime by working with local communities on crime prevention projects and by disrupting criminal-


"it rains and further damage is caused


about the theft of metal can call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on0800555 111.


security lighting, particularly at roof level where metal roof coverings are present. Anyone with information


, • C o n s id e r in s ta l l in g


and property marking • Use alternative materials


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police to continue their work, urging them to contact 101 with details of suspicious activity. He also issued the following advice ■ to h om eo ^ e rs and businesses. - . • Avoid leaving anything lying around, such as ladders,


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INSPIRED by helping out at disability sessions at Pendle Ski Club, Clitheroe woman Ella McIntosh was spurred on to volunteer to offer her services as a ski guide on a holiday to Italy,


Shawbridge Street, said: “The aim of the trip was to give the children the chance to let their hair down, with a break away from their routine of hospital appointments, and the chance


hosts the trip for 20 children and around 30 volunteers, including a team of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and trained ski instructors. Ella (25), a Pewtersmith, of


Liverpool-based charity gives disabled and terminally ill children a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, where, regardless of ability, they can learn to ski and generally build overall confidence. Each year, the charity


hosted by charity Katie’s Ski Tracks. Founded 20 years ago, the


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the 10-day holiday and every penny is raised by volunteers, who also donate their time free, of charge and raise the money for their own fares. ■ Katie’s Ski Tracks is taking


Reach for the stars, and they aim for the children to carry this mindset home with them; back to their everyday lives.”. ' It costs £2,200 per child for


SKI THERAPY: Holidaymakers and volunteers on their trip of a lifetime to Pfiersch, South Tyrol, Italy, (s)


and specialised equipment with them at all times. “To be a part of it was absolutely fantastic, and words just can’t describe


of a normal holiday. The children are from all around the UK and many of them will never have even been away on holiday, because they need round-the-clock care


increasing when skiing, and also from a social point of view, and it was amazing to see them progress so quickly.”


The chanty takes speciajised adapted Tracks ski instructors at Pendle Ski Club ski .1 equipment for the trip, including when theywere helping out at the monthly


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how wonderful it was to see the kids come out of their shells as the week progressed. "You could see their confidence


sit-skis and ski frames, which allow children to experience the thrill of the high-adrenaline sport, whatever the extent of their disabilities. Ella continued: “I’m a keen skier and snowboarder and met some of the Katie’s


part in a competition run by M & G Investments, to receive a 10,000 Euro donation. Voting . is simple and free of charge -visit: www.mandgski.com. To donate to the charity securely, visit: www.katiesskitracks.org. • A raffle in aid of the charity will be held at The Factory Shop, Clitheroe. Tickets are available from the till point, priced at £1, with all proceeds going to Katie’s Ski Tracks.


and the children had lots of new experiences, which is what the trips are all about. “The charity’s motto is


“We had such a great time . Clitheroe Advertiser&TImes,Thursday, March 29,2012 . 19


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