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Students support education in Kenya


A Ribble Valley school is sup­ porting an education charity in Kenya.


MaaChild helps to provide education for the children of the Maasaipeople in southern Kenya where education stops after primary school. The charity was set up by


Therese Green, from Whalley, to extend education for bright children living in poverty. She noticed thegap in educational provision in the Maasai when she visited south Kenya 10 years ago. Stonyhurst College’s char­


ity Learning to Care has do­ nated £1,400 to MaaChild following a presentation at the school from Therese ear­ lier this year about her charity. “I first visited Kenya in


2005, as part of my university research into wildlife conser­ vation, ecology, local environ­ mental and cultural studies,” said Therese. “In the following years I


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By Eric Bkaedsworth eric.beardsworth@ipress.co.uk


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charity farm that speciali­ ses in riding for young people with special


needs has opened its gates to able-bodied youngsters. It's a way to help raise


much-needed funds and spread awareness of Futures Alterna­ tive Learning and Development


Centre, at BroomhillFarm, Grindleton. The first


new intake of able- (- bodied ; children ) took to the saddle in the first of the new season’s riding lessons at the farm in Smalden


Lane. They pay £17 for a 45-minute lesson ononeofthe centre’s


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nature. “We’re now open to any­


body, and we can cater for children from beginners through to advanced rid­ ers,” said Lauren Ramshaw, - centre manager. During the day, the char­


ity centre prorides support­ ed day care for adults and young people, and provides riding mostly for young- sters from special needs schools in the Ribble Valley and elsewhere, who have autism, learning disabilities or other mental issues.


Then on a couple.of days


a week, after school, the able-bodied children can come and benefit from the expertise of the full-time and part-time staff. The centre has also wid­


ened its activities to include pony parries where young­ sters can celebrate with a ride followed by a party buffet. It all helps raise the money to keep everything


going. The centre helps steer


people with disabilities to­ wards independent living. The programme includes equine therapy, which in­ volves developing skills by working with horses, and animal therapy with the farm's other animals which include alpacas, rabbits, ferrets and miniature


i sheep. Apart from the


Anissa Cross (7) with handler Megan Ireland.


| benefits of fresh air | and interacting with animals, Futures is an ABC Learning Centre and sendee users can work towards some basic qualifications. There’s also gar-


i dening therapy,


411 called “Sow it, grow iit,eatit.”


*1; Lauren added: »* “We’ve been out asking local busi­


nesses for support, and some have kindly donat­ ed materials including a wheelbarrow,'raised beds shovels and brushes.


“We huvu our volunteers,


but we always need more people to help out,"


Anyone interested In finding out more about I’u- Reception childrenshowoff their celebration craft work, (s) HORSE SENSE:


Centre manager Lauren Ramshaw andfriend,


lures Alternative Learning and Development Centre can email futures.alec (jTihotmail.co.uk or phone ' 01200440675.


Pupils at St James’ CE Pri­ mary School celebrated Chi­ nese New Year with a range offun activities. Some learned how to say


“Xin Nian Kuai Le", which means “Happy New Year” in Mandarin, and enjoyed learning about the different Chinese customs. Activities included mak­


ing Chinese lanterns and dragon puppets which were used to take part in a dragon


dance at the end of the day. The pupils researched 12


animalsassociated with Chi­ nese New Year and, in partic­


ular, the animal associated with their birth year. But the highlight was


tasting a selection of Chi­ nese food such as prawn crackers, sweet and sour sauce, noodles, spring rolls


. and fortune cookies. They even had the opportunity to try and use chopsticks.


Dave Turner, of Bowker BMW, hands over the keys to Carmel Riley, (s)


New wheels to help sporting glory bid


A new car donation will


make all the difference to an independent college in Whal­ ley pursuing regional sporting and academic glory as well as community outreach, says its principal. Mrs Carmel Riley made


the comments at the official handover of a new BMW 2 Se­ ries Active Tourer, donated by Blackburn-based Bowker BMW. She said: “Haringa new car from Bowker BMW will make a huge impact on our community involvement and ability to compete in regional sporting and academic events.


“We are always keen for


students to represent the school wherever they can. The new car will make it easier for us to make and meet more commitments." Dave Turner, o f Bowker


BMW, said: “Oakhill College is one o f a number o f excel­ lent schools in Lancashire. We have been proud to sup­ port them in the past. “We know they have excel­


lent sporting tradition and they are ambitious for more competitive success. We hope the car helps and wish them all the very best for 2015”


Some ofthe pupils holding the chicks, (s)


Chick, chick, chick,- chick, chicken... „


Pupils at Brookside Primary School have helped to hatch some chicks. The eggs arrived two


weeks ago and they were kept warm inside an incu­ bator until they hatched. A spokeswoman for the school said: “Since then we


have been taking good care ofthem.makingsurewegive them enough food and water ~ and that we keep them nice and clean." 1 The chicks are called


Fluffy, Diamond, Julie, Egg- ward, Buzz, Cotton Tail and . Lindy.


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witnessed the rapid develop­ ment of Kenya and how these changes are now also a fact of life for this Maasai communi­ ty. So 1 wanted to do something to improve the educational en­ titlement for the Maasai chil­


dren in this area. Whenever we assist ayoung person from one ofthe village communities we know it prepares them for the inevitable changes they will experience in their cul­ ture. “This year is really exciting


because Maachild’s first bene­ ficiaries arejust about to leave school. “I’m going to Kenya later


Pupils wish you ‘Xin Nian Kuai Le’


this month to see how they’ve progressed.” Therese emphasises the


charity’s holistic approach to­ wards supporting the Maasai: “We have started providing so­ lar lamps to replace the par­ affin lamps which are used in their homesteads which also cause numerous respiratory health problems. Without ad­ equate light, the children can’t


study properly.” Stonyhurst’s donation will


help to provide four years o f sustainable secondary education for the six Maa­ sai children - four girls and two boys - who are about to start secondary school this week. Stonyhurst students raised the money by holding a Christmas fair at the college for younger pupils.


It’s a hoot as owls pay Pendle a visit


Feathers were ruffled at Pen­ dle Primary School when “talon-ted” visitors from the Lancashire Hawks and Owls popped in for a flying visit! Pupils in Years 5 and 6


were fascinated to learn more about the birds as part of their topic studies. They are looking forward


to seeing birds in the wild at first hand later this month when they visit the Martin Mere Wildlife Reserve. In school the afternoon


culminated in a whole school assembly, the highlight of which was seeing Jammu, a female European Eagle Owl fly across the heads of more than 350 staff and pupils in the school hall. Clitheroe Town Crier Roland Hailwood visited


\ - v M f f v<W«VOa^BBSBirS^DI Town crier Roland Hailwood with pupils, (s)


pupils in Years 1 and 2 at Pen­ dle Primary School as part of their topic “I live in Clithe­ roe”. He told them about the history of his job and they askedlotsofquestionsabout ^ his role. Headteacher, Mrs Alison


Gallon, said: “It was lovely to welcome Mr Hailwood to school, he andhis wife Hazel have strong links with Pen- _ die and the children always ® enjoy working with them.”


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