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LANCASHIRE County Coun­ cil is urging everyone to be ready for the arrival of freezing


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heavy snow predicted, the coun­ cil’s website has a wealth of advice and information on everything from equipping your car, to safely clearing snow from paths, and how to check on school closures. Leaflets containing all the top


tips are available at hundreds of locations, including garages, doc­ tors’ surgeries, hi^-street shops and council receptions across the county. The county council has more


than ever '-Ma pasisih amii districii councils, the paSoe. the She; andi rescue ser\ice'asd tbe NHS to de­ liver a consistent message to the public about what to e.vpect this winter and what the pubhc can do to prepare for bad weather. County Coun. Tim Ashton said:


“We are confident we have done all we can to prepare to keep the


salt in stock than everbefbrc;.ivitfr the depots fttlli to the brihr as grih- ting sot underway with over 33iQ(101 tOiStes oif sale to treat: the-DO iidi',. It is shsoi working mote; dbsclyy


yourcaris-serN’iced'and'equipped fdrwihtenandcheckinglocal trav­ el] newssbefbre your journey can makeabigdifference;;’ The county’s; winter website


resources on treating the main routes, and we’re as ready as we can be to keep gritting for longer in the event of prolonged severe weather. But with the arrival of winter we can all take steps to make sure that when severe weath­ er strikes we are prepared and able to manage. Whether it's checking on elderly and vulnerable neigh­ bours, helping to clean snow from pathways o r planning, ahead for yoin journey, togetherwe cankeep our coimty moving “Simple thingslike making; sure


county moving this winter, but we are asking everybody to do their bit too. “As ever we have to focus our


county's 1,S00 grit bins grit bins stocked with salt and sand, which can be used to improve traction on side roads and pavements. I’d also encourage people to consider looking in on elderly neighbours, and if they want to buy salt from supermarkets or garages to use on their own paths and driveways, to stock up now. “Our gritting crews are ready as


“The Government has issued clear advice about how people can clear snow from pavements outside their properties, which you can find on our website and winter leaflets. “As ahvays, we’ll be keeping the


at www.rancashire.gov;uk/winter contains links to social network­ ing sfiss such as Twiner and Face- hook. People can check on which roads are gritted in. their area and sign up to receive instant updates whenever the gritters go out. The website also features infor­ mation on planning journeys, ad­


just because a road has been grit­ ted it may not be clear of ice and that we ail need to take extra care and prepare ahead for our jour­ neys in freezing weather.” 0 For all the latest gritting up­


ever to treat the main routes, but I’d ask everyone to remember that


dates, winter weather advice, school closures and tnore, visit: www.lancashhe.gov.ukAvinter


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vice for businesses and details of what the county council can and can’t do when the worst weather hits. County Coun. Ashton added:


AWARD: The Foundation Stage staff with the award, (s) Nursery’s quality award


sented with the Step Into Quality Lan­ cashire Award certificate at an awards’ ceremony held at the Woodlands Confer­ ence Centre, Chorley. The award was to the whole of the nursery and reception staff and was


STAFF at Edisford Primary School, Clit- heroe, are celebrating after receiving a quality award. Edisford Early-Years’ staff were pre­


based on reflection on provision and practice across eight areas. These included providing quality in­


door and outdoor experiences and plan­ ning appropriate learning and develop­ ment opportunities to meet children’s individual needs. Edisford Nursery offers 15 hours a


week of free, flexible places for children from the age of three.


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wvm.clltheroeadvenlser.co.uk Bid to make more homes warm


A SUCCESSFUL warm homes scheme offering free packs to vmlnerable Ribble Valley house­


cited by the Government as an example of best practise, has been re-launched to include boiler re­ placements and repairs, gas supply


with elderly residents and young children. Now the scheme, which was


launched last winter by Ribble Valley Borough Council and the Department of Health, saw elec­ tric blankets, fleece shawls, hats and gloves, flasks and thermos cups, nightlights, slippers vouch­ ers, draft-proofing and radiator reflectors delivered to households


holds has been expanded and re­ launched. Warm Homes Healthy People,


is available to Ribble Valley resi­ dents aged 65 or over, or residents with young children, and in receipt


boost to vulnerable households facing fuel poverty and some ele­ ments are available to residents regardless of income.” Warm Homes Healthy People


Ribble Valley Borough Council’s health and housing committee said: “Warm Homes Healthy Peo­ ple was a huge success and we are delighted to extend it to include a range of services to households across the borough. “The scheme will give a valuable


and appliance safety checks, home heat loss checks with thermal im­ aging cameras and home energy checks with OWL monitors. Coun. Stuart Hirst, chairman of


of an income-related benefit. It is


also available to residents aged 85 or over regardless of income, al­ though the packs are not available


ple is delivered in association with Help Direct, Age UK, Ribble Val­ ley Homes and St Vincent’s Hous­ ing Association. Further details and bookings are available from Ribble Valley Borough Council on 01200 425111.


Helen helping to save sick babies


by Eric Beardsworth


paediatric renal unit of the celebrated London children’s hospital Great Ormond Street. Mrs Sowerbutts said: “We’re very proud


just a little girl, and she’s always had a leaning toward paediatrics.”


then Clitheroe Royal Grammar School to earn a place at Oxford, where she studied at Hert­ ford College.


Helen attended Brookside Primary School


graduated as a BM BCh (Bachelor of Medi­ cine, Bachelor of Surgery).


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Film night for French Circle


JANUARY’S meeting for “Le Cercle Frangais de Ribbles- dale” consisted of a film night as well as the usual opportuni­ ty for conversation, this month


meeting was very well attend­ ed; the circle welcomed new members as well as visitors. Next month’s meeting will


voking and afterwards presi- dente Noreen Lobo posed some questions to get the dis­ cussion going. Once again, the


on the topic of “Projets de Nouvel An”! The film was thought pro­


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Charity’s unwanted gift appeal


AGE UK’s shop at 16 Moor Lane, Clitheroe is appealing for nonatioiu of unwanted Christmas presents, including toiletries,


fashion, homewares, books, games and accessories. ahop manager Kelly Prince said: “VVe are urging everyone in


the area to de-clutter their homes and make a real difference to an older person.


“Wc need quality stock and if you don’t want it, we’ll fake if.” j


be the annual dinner at The Calf s Head, Worston, begin­ ning at 7 p.m. Further details are on the


Valley firms urged to enter Richard Slater, publisher at


tries is January 24th, with the awards ceremony - sponsored by Forbes Solicitors^ being held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on March 14th.


Tithe Bam development took home the Rural Business of the Year “gong “at last year’s glittering ceremony, and now the deadline is approaching for businesses to be in with a chance of securing one of the sought-after accolades. : The closing date for en­


top county business contest RIBBLE Valley firms are be­ ing encouraged to enter the Red Rose Awards, which will crown the best of the best in Lancashire business. Browsholme Hall’s new


ter, from the Commitment to Skills award to Family Busi­ ness of the Year, it is expected that there will be large number of entries from high-calibre businesses across Lancashire.


BLOOD donor sessions will be held at


iCJJL West Bradford Village Hall, in Grindle- ton Road, next Wednesday, January 23rd,


f l r iT T O T ’C from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7-30 p.m. To book ^ an appointment, call 0300123 23 23.


Lancashire Business View, the magazine behind the awards said: “Our third year will be the biggest and best Red Rose Awards yet, as entries are already well up on last year. We urge every business that deserves recognition for the work they do to submit their award entry.” Entries can be submitted online at www.re- droseawards.co.uk With 20 categories to en­


worked and studied in Australia at Melbourne Children’s Hospital, in the United States at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, and in this country at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckingham­ shire and Great Ormond Street. She is to be married this year.


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Allan and Karen live in Chatbum Road, Clit­ heroe, has graduated as a member of the Roy­ al College of Paediatrics and Child Health, in a ceremony at the National Museum of Wales. She is about to take up a new post in the


A FORMER student of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is fulfilling a lifelong ambition by helping to save the lives of sick children. Dr Helen Sowerbutts (28), whose parents


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Local £1,000 lottery winner


13 CLITHEROE woman Mrs Lightbown won the £1,000 first prize in the


weekly draw for the East Lancashire Hospice Lottery. The rollover second prize, which starts at £250 and rises by that


amount with every week it is not won now stands at a whopping £2,500 for the draw tomorrow, January 18th. The £100 third prize was won by Mrs Bolton, of Oswaldtwistle, and a further 15 lucky players each won £10 cash prizes. To join the hospice lottery, call Gill on 01254 733416.


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