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A CASH windfall of almost £11,000 has been awarded by county council chiefs to activi­ ties winch improve the outcome for faiiiilies and young people in the Ribble Valley.


cil’s second round of its Local Initiative Fund scheme, East Lancashire Women’s Centre,' Lancashire Women’s Network and Chatburn Cricket Club -


In Lancashire County Coun­ ^ ■


have all received funding. East Lancashire Women’s Centre’s ■ funding of £4,454 will allow for the pilot delivery of an innova­ tive relationship course devel­ oped by ELWC called Stronger Together.; : The course will provide early


intervention support to couples at risk of relationship break­ down.


■ Identified risk indicators may


to attend through referrals from other projects operating under ELWC, by other partner organi­ sations that LCC work with or self-referrals.


include redundancy and un­ employment, debt or financial problems, or the impact of sup- {jorting other family members, for example, children or ageing parents. Couples will be encouraged


. fundingwill help the Lancashire Women’s Network Reach Out Ribble Valley project to pay for staff costs, training and re­


use its £1,815 of funding to re­ place a “no longer fit for pur-


sources. Chatburn Cricket Club will


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AWARD-WINNING country pub Freemasons at Wiswell is the only food establishment in the North West to gain a third prestigious AA ro­ sette. The AA guide, which


tron Steven Smith com­ mented: “This is a huge honour and I feel very proud for. the team here to be considered in such great company. A third AA rosette is one of the biggest honours a chef can be awarded, as it marks you out on a na­


recognises the best gas­ tronomic experiences that the UK has to offer, has just announced the latest additions to its res­ taurant awards with only 13 new restaurants across England winning three rosettes. Freemasons chef-pa­


tional level. It’s good to be recognised for what we are doing up here - top-class food without the stuffiness of some top restaurant experiences. Freemasons at Wiswell ■ is a pub and our food re­ flects our heritage, our setting and also our ambi­ tion.” ■


colade adds to a host of achievements for Steven and his team since the opening of the Freema­ sons in 2009, including an Acorn award in 2012, the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand two years run­ ning, 15th place in The Old Speckled Hen’s top 50 gastro pubs and Ste­ ven’s Best Newcomer award in the Publican Awards 2011 for his fresh and creative approach in the kitchen.


The prestigious ac­ -


HUGE HONOUR: Steven Smith in the Freemasons kitchen and some of his amazing food, (s) .


ose” score box which has now ecome a health and safety issue


because it now has dry rot, the Meanwhile, £4,445-worth of


chairman of the Cabinet work­ ing group for the third sector, said: “In the first round, we pro- ■ vided almost £130,000 to nind 28 projects. In this latest round, we’re pleased to support an ad­ ditional 27 projects that will ben­ efit local people. This is a signifi­ cant amount of money that will


roof leaks and it is becoming very unstable. County Coun. Mark Perks,


_wv™cHtheroeodvertiser";„V ,000 help families and young pcoDie


It will a so help people to new skills and new empIoyrHem opportunities.”


Lancashire County Council website - www.lancashire eov u k - o r call Rehmat Hashlm' the county council’s VCFS


. • Organisations interested in VCFS grants should visit the


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see things differently


GET THE BUZZ: Mr Evans meets a young campaigner in giant bee outfit, one of the Friends of the Earth lobby who met MPs at Westminster.


Just Bee Cause, says MP Nigel


for the Government to introduce a National Bee Action Plan. FoE says bees are not only makers of honey,


they are also crucial for crops, plants and the en­ vironment.


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West will be able to apply for new funds to improve their maternity environments. They can bid for en-suite facilities, rooms where dads can stay overnight or a wider range of facilities available like birthing pools. This means women m the North-West will be able to give birth with more dignity and in more comfort.


ents, the NHS information serv­ ice for parents is being expanded to cover older babies up to six months old and by April 2013 will .be further expanded to cover chil-


As a further boost to new par­


fund to improve birthing environ­ ments. Maternity services in the North


MUMS and their babies in the Ribble Valley are to get new support with a share of a £25m.


by Julie Magee


care, bonding and relationship support.


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video material on post-natal de­ pression so that women and their partners can spot the signs of post­ natal depression. It reminds both


. 'Hie service includes emails and partner


seek help from *eir


dren up to 18 months of age. The information service provides par­ ents with free advice that parents can trust through regular emails, videos and texts on the issues that matter most to them — including all aspects of pregnancy and baby


diagnosis and support for post­ natal depression; ensure every: woman can choose where they gh’e birth; and ensure every woman has a named midwife when they give


birth.


■ in their local areas. Whether it s more en-suite facilities, overrught


and experience of women dunng pregnancy and childbirth.” .


mation service for been available to new parents ,


Since last May, the NHS sign up to. . i


ter said: “There will now be £25in., available to improve materni^', facilities, but not a penny of this will be given out unless there is evidence that women have been asked about the changes they wfflt


Health Minister Dr Dan Poul-


rooms for dads, birthing other improvements to the care.


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it would cost British farmers at least £1.8bn a year to pollinate by hand.


A study last year found that if bees disappeared


the Earth is creating a buzz about these crucially important insects. I’ll be doing all I can to help.”


Mr Evans said: “It’s great news that Friends of


to draw attention to the alarming decline in UK bee numbers. Friends of the Earth’s Bee Cause campaign has been backed by more than 80,000 people and calls


RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans joined a giant bumble bee and campaigners from the environ­ ment charity Friends of the Earth at Westminster


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Pupils’ Downing Street invitation from the PM


Grand in Clitheroe and the Raise Awareness for the Solomon


AN invitation from number 10 Downing Street was just one of the positive results of a project spearheaded by pupils from 10 Ribble Valley schools to raise awareness about Kenya-based ■ charily the Solomon Project. The chari^ is supported by The


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from St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School,, Clitheroe, wrote to Prime Minister David Cam­ eron. Addressed to pupil Sophie Baird, a personal letter was sent


which was held at The Grand with the schools raising £2,200 between them. As part of the project, pupils


Grand’s Primary School Forum. It culminated with a talent show


Project was co-ordinated by The


FROM THE PM: Left, the letter which pupils received from 10 Downing Street, and (above) the winners of the Raise talent show, Millie Kiss and Melodie Yates, with their school pals, former Burnley FC manager Owen Coyle and ex-world snooker champion Dennis Taylor, who went along to St Mary’s RC Primary School, Osbaldeston, to present them with their prize, (s)


from the Department for Interna­ tional Development praising the children’s work. The Grand’s primary school co­


back from Downing Street, via The Grand, inviting them to Lon­ don to have their pictures taken in front of Number 10. A further letter was received


Langho donated the ticket money raised from the school’s Nativ­ ity play to the Solomon Project and the children at Pendle School


ordinator, Louise England, said: “It was a phenomenal effort from the children - they were inspired by the whole event. “For example, St Mary’s at


show were eight-yeaf-old Millie Kiss and Melodie Yates (seven), from St Mary’s, Osbaldeston. They will get an opportunity to record their song in The Grand’s record­ ing studio.


made special piggy banks, donat­ ing £500.” The winners of the Raise talent


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