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On March 3otli 2013 in hospital. Margaret aged 81 years of Waddington and formerly of Preston. The dearly loved wife of the late Bert, much loved mother of Helen, Michael . and Anne, loving mother- in-law of Tom and" Kim, dearest grandma of Andrew, Alison, Christopher, Jennifer and Adam also a much loved aunt and great aunt. Reposing m ’Peacehaven* Chapel - of Rest where a service' will be held on Tliursdiw April iitli at 11a.m. followed by a Woodland Burial at Clitlieroe Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Margaret if so desired may be . given for M.I.N.D.; c/o Mrs Anne Orme, 8 Sunmngdale, Stone; Staffordshire, ST15 OLZ. • Inquiries ’ to. Brian Price & Son, Funeral Directors, Tel: 01200 441297. .


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Thanksgiving at The Pansh Church of St. Bartliolomcw, Chipping,


On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, Rosemary, -beloved wife of Bill and mother to William and • Elizabeth. Service


BOWKER Rosemaiy


Flowers will be received at Chapel of' Rest or donation may be made in memory of Maureen- to Cancer Research UK. For the funeral arrangements please . contact Clithcroc Funeral Service, 10 - 12 Wlialley


On Monday ist April 2013, peacefully at ner home in Chtheroc, Maureen-, aged 77 years. *a very dear friend of Bob Slater, dearest mum to David, Brian, Susan,


- Maureen ;


'Peacchaven* Chapel of Rest. Service and cremation will take place - at Accrington Crematorium ' ' on Tuesday April 9th at 11.40a.m.


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On 28th March, peacefully at The Dales Care Centre, Draughton. Dorothy, aged 90: years, formerly of Chtneroc, Stone . and Holland- Beloved wife of the late Jan van de Gccst- A funeral service for Dorotliy will be held at the Hay .Barn, Brocklands ' Burial Ground, Rathmcll BD24 oLJ on Tuesday 9th Apnl. at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please.


VAN DE GEEST Dorothy


On March 28th peacefully in hospital, James Henry Pye aged 90 years of Chatbum, tlic beloved husband of the late Barbara, loving . father of Gordon and a much loved uncle, great uncle, cousin and fnend to many. Tlie funeral service will take place on Monday, Apnl 8th at Chnst Church, Chatbum at 12 noon followed by interment • in • the church yard. Family and- friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please but donations for the Nortli West Air Ambulance Appeal c/o Richard Chew, Clithcroc Funeral Service, Wlialley


James Henry


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Peacefully on March 31st 2013 after a short illness at Abbcyfield House, Low Moor. Mane aged 96 years. The dearly loved wife of the .late . Jack, devoted mother of Enc and Mike, loving mother-in-law or Catherine' and Ruth also a dear grandma, groat grandma and great great grandma. Reposing ,


MANSRELD V Marie


Acknowledgements IlnMemonam


ministrations and to all who attended the funeral . service and. have given donations. They would also / like to express- their appreciation > to Nurses and Doctors at Chtheroc .• ; Health Centre, and- the Neonatal • • Intensive Care Unit at Burnley General Hospital.


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Stephen, Susan and - their families ■ would ' like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many


S - Peter Houlker . usan, .. Robin;


sympatliy and letters and cards of condolence received durmg tlieir sad loss. Thanking also Rev. Canon , Rodney Nicliolson for his kind words and comforting ministrations and -to all who attended the funeral service and have given donations for Cancer Research U.K. .They would also like to express their appreciation to all the Staff at Abbeyficld House, Low Moor for all - their care and kindness and finally to the Price family for all funeral arrangements.


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Maria and all the family would like to express tlicir sincere tlianks to all relatives, friends . and neigh­ bours for the many kind expressions of sympatliy and letters and cards of condolence received dunng their sad loss- Thanlang also Monsi-


WYGELL Violet


Vespa for lookmg after them so well and for the excellent refresh­ ments. Finally our thanks go to Carl, Jean and Pauline for


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attended the funeral service and have given donations and mass offering. Tliey would also liKc to express their appreciation to all the Staff of Lowfield House for their care and kindness over the last eight years and =


comforting minist­ rations along with Teresa Mercer for her prayers. To all who


is kind words and gnor J. Corcoran for


synmathy, letters and cards of condolence received during their sad loss. Thanking also Rev. Andy Froud- and . Rev. Roland Nicholson for-. their kind . words and c o m f o r t


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Annabel and families would like to express tlieir sincere thanlcs to - all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many. kind expressions


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HOPCRAFT Evie Grace


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As we move on another year.


Still very dear.


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Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed - and very dear.


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• There will be a Quaker Meeting held in loving and happy memoiy .of Mary, Cowman, formerly a Domestic Science Teacher ' at - Ribblesdalc School, VYidow of John, and« much treasured mum; gran and grandnan. The service will be on Saturday, Apnl 13th at 11 am at* Sawley Meeting House. All who knew her are welcome to attend but parking is veiy limited so please park* on tlie Sawley side of the bndge. For further information contact Ann on 01200 428660 or Wendy on 01200 426266.


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■INSPIRATION: ■the cover of ■the new book labout Black- Iburn Orphan- Jage founder iJames Dixon, I designed by 119-year-old jToby Har- jgreaves.


- THREE Ribble Valley parks have been awarded diamond


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AN artistic student has transformed his childhood memories into an inspiring cover for a new book being sold to raise funds for Ribble. Valley-based charity


ry of Blackburn (Drphariage”, the book has been written by author Melanie Warren, in collaboration -with Child ActioriNbrthwest. It celebrates the life and achievements of James Dbeon; who founded the Blackburn Orphan- Ageinl886/;


came a competition between Toby and four , other Blackburn .College students and al­ lowed them to visit the archive room at the charity’s headquarters in Wilpshire. There


, 'ITie project to design the .book cover .be­ /


child to influence his design for the front cov- - er of a new book, dedicated to the life of the ' founder of the Blackburn Orphanage - the building in Wilpshire which is now home to the charity. Entitled “James Dixon’s children: The Sto­


arid Design Student at Blackburn College, was fostered by his grandparents at the age of 11, so he is keen to support the charity which provides foster homes arid support services for children, young people and families in homes arid schopls. • He used his experiences of being a foster


Child Action Northwest. Toby Hargreaves (19), a Foundation Art


down and, like the orphans, I have grown up, moved on and made a life for myself. The ■ butterflies represent the freedom both myself and the orphans have shared.-” -


model of butterflies flying out of the orphan­ age building, explained: “I know, how the fostering process works and how it can some­ times make you feel trapped by j^our past. “I have learnt to not let things get me


- Harriet Roberts, of Child Action North-■


lege, said: “This was a project very close to Toby’s heart and he did a fantastic job of en­ capsulating his personal feelings, which are , shared by many others in his position. All the students involved stepped up to the mark and produced some great work for such a worthy - project.”


the prestigious Camberwell College of Airts.: , Joanne Conlon, lecturer at Blackburn Col­


Toby now hopes to study Art and Design at ’ > .


west, commented: “We were really impre^ed with the students’ commitment and creative ideas, The final cover is of a standard that far exceeds the result we expected and I look for­ ward to seeing it hit the shelves;’’ ; :■


they viewed old documents belonging to James, such as his diary and personal photos, which proved a great source of artistic inspi­ ration. The final book cover ideas were then pitched to Melanie and a judging panel. Toby, who designed a three-dimensional


vide free, safe places for chil­ dren and visitors to participate in a range of activities, and we' are proud that they have been recognised in this manner.” Clitheroe Castle’s 16 acres of parkland boast Lancashire’s


iconic parks have received offi­ cial jubilee status, which is par­ ticularly fitting, given that Rib­ ble Valley is at the exact centre of the kingdom and has a strong association with Her Majesty theQueen. “Green spaces like these pro­


chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s community services committee, said: “The Queen’s diamond jubilee cel­ ebrations were a huge success culminating in the lighting of a beacon at Clitheroe Castle. “Now three of the borough’s


ble Valley Borough Council for the Queen Elizabeth II Fields' Challenge, run by conservation charity Fields, in Trust, which aims to protect 2,012 outdoor spaces across the'UK. Now plaques featuring deeds of dedi- catiori have been installed at the entrance of the parks, giving


Brungerley Park in Clitheroe and John Smith’s Playing Field in Longridge have been chosen as part of a living legacy com­ memorating the diamond jubi­ lee of Her Majesty Queen Eliza-' bethn. They were nominated by Rib­


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Death toll continues to fall on Lancashire’s roads


THE number of people killed and seriously injured on Lancashire’s roads has reduced again, accord­ ing to latest police figures. In 2012, 704 people seriously


Ippeed limits in residential areas pnd outside schools is having some Effect. Chief Ihsp Debbie Howard, in


TTobys


injured or killed on the county’s roads, compared to -TOS in 2011; 31 fewer or an, 11.4 per cent re­ duction. In 2005 it was more than 1,000. The introduction of 20niph


■ ing, said: “Most collisions in the . county are linked to driver errors and behaviour and what we term the ‘Fatal 4’ which is speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile, phone while driving or driving un­ der the influence of alcohol.” Lancashire police regularly run


charge of Lancashire’s road polic-


County’s roads can be foiind at www.lancashire.police.uk


; (Dperation Pathway with high pro­ file action days to support daily road policing activity. Advice for staying safe on th e .


33 on April lOtJi


.West will need to retune their TV equipment on ApriLlOth as local air­ waves are cleared for the roll-out of faster mobile broadband. Changes at transmitters serying


FREEVIEW viewers in the North


Hill and Saddleworth transmitters is ejected to be completed by 6 aim; and • viewers can retune at any point after this.


ruption from midnight as channels including BBC One, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Dave are moved to new frequencies. Work at the main Winter


Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Staffordshire will, free up frequencies for the future in­ troduction of fourth-generation (4G) mobile services. TV services will be subjeef to dis­


ital UK, said: “It’s a good idea to rctune your Freeview TV or box regularly to


may be off-air until late afternoon.- Once.these resume, anyone missing : channels should retuiie their TV or dig­ ital box to get them back/Digital UK is launching an information campaign to make viewers aware of the need to retunc, including local advertising and' messages on screen. David Scott, Chief Executive of Dig- -


Services at other local transmitters


make sure your channel list is’up to date. .


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’ It'usually only takes a few minutes but if anyone is unsure what to do, there’s plenty of information available on oiir website or from bur advice line team.” ^ . ' ' • .


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predicted to be available at their ad­ dress both now and in the future by us­ ing the coverage checker at digitaluk. co.uk .


. Viewers can check the TV services ,


available from Digital UK’s website (digitaluk.co.uk/retuning) and advice line (08456 505050).


■ Detailed advice on retuning is also ,r--</ I


DIAMONDS ARE FORVER: Robert Thompson (right) and Chris Hughes, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s head of cul­ tural and leisure services.


banks of the River Ribble, hosts the Ribble Valley Scupl- ture Trail, which features over 20 unique and pennanent scu- pltures celebrating the area’s heritage and environment. The- park was recently refurbished,


first public labyrinth, a commu­ nity rose garden, state-of-the-art skatepark, bowling green, band­ stand and multi-sensory activity area. Brungerley Park, on the


based in a former quarry and still boasts quarry tunnels and the cast iron base of a crane,- as well as stunning views of the Forest of Rowland Area of Qut- standing Natural Beauty.


including improved signage, the thinning out of shrubbery, repairs to walls and paths, disa­ bled parking, new street fur­ niture, bench repainting and a wildflower meadow. John Smith’s Playing Field is


Pedal power to the people ■


, has just returned from training ' in Majorca, set the wheels-in motion on a specially adapted e n e r^ bike to light up a bulb and play a radio to raise aware­ ness of how the energy saving . scheme“could help residents ^ save up to £250 on their energy.. bills.


OLYMPIC gold medal win­ ner cyclist Steven Burke used -, his pedal power to support the People Power campaign to reduce energy bills.: :: • Colne local hero Steven, who- -


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He pledged his support in the hooe of encouracine more resi­


, one that actually powers a light v bulb.


j before time runs out on April: 8th. Steven said:--“I have ridden' many bikes in my time but n o t ;


- dents to sign up to the scheme ^


•across Lancashire have already registered at www.peoplepow- er.co.uk and have joined more than 55,000 across tiie UK doing the same.


.^More than 6,500 residents , : .


’ “When I heard of the People ' I Eowerr.campaign and the fun .V.energy bike they found; I had-; to show:my support as it really- could make a difference to peo- ■ pie’s lives.” ^ . ■ Ribble Valley is one of 13 par-^'


ticipating Lancashire councils, who negotiate a better energey deal on behalf of residents to iointhescheme.' - -


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V Qne email address can be used five times to allow for ad-


■:or neighbours with no internet .or email access. ■ ■ i-.


• can_ contact their local council • for information about where to register.-However, time is run­ ning out and all registrations ■ need to be completed by mid- nieht on Aoril 8th.'


; , .Pbple with no email access


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