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Money in memory of Debby Cotterill, who died in June last year aged 52 after a long struggle against cancer, was raised at Clitheroe Royal British Legion Club. A coffee morning was held at the club, and Debby’s daughter Maxine, sister Janice and grandaughter Heidi, along with friends and club members, held a Body Shop party and raffle. They raised more than£575. Pictured (from left) are Barbara Barker, stewards at the club Sarah and Susan Garner and Ribble Valley Macmillan 100 Club


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In today’s modern world, keeping our children “chil­ dren” can be a difficult and challenging task. I have a two-and-a-half-


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year-old son and yes, I want him to mature into a sensi­ ble adult, but at a pace that is right for him, without his in­ nocence being eroded away too quickly. It’s amazing how much he already knows and has recently turned into a would-be dictator, grasping for control wherever he can. The other morning while


rushing to get him dressed for nursery, he threw a tantrum- that he didn’t want to wear the blue jumper, but insisted on wearing the brown one! I know he is currently learning about colours, but how can a


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toddler know what he wants to wear? I gave into him then because we were getting late, but the next morning he tried the same thing and I refused to give in, making it clear that he is not allowed to create a scene if he doesn’t get his own way. My family and friends say


he is going through the “ter­ rible twos” phase, but is he? Lately, he has got into the


habit of demanding to use my iPad. For many families, the iPad may have become a curse rather than a blessing, but in actual fact, it is a fabulous edu­ cational tool for children.


Some people will argue


that children at that age need the traditional toys to improve co-ordination and more at­ tention from us as parents to improve their verbal and rea­


soning skills and I totally agree with that. My son attends nursery


and enjoys playing with other kids and taking part in read­ ing, playing games, singing songs and other activities. He has lots of cousins and when they all get together (which is quite often), he interacts well with them and plays happily without the use of any elec­ tronic gear. The iPad device is enticing,


enchanting and a little toy for him, which not only plays mu­ sic and games, but he enjoys


watching his favourite car-' toon clips, is recognising let­ ters of the alphabet, objects, shapes and can now count to 20. Plus, his technological in­ telligence (for his age) is very impressive. My husband and I always


keep an eye on what he is watching and he is only al­


lowed the iPad for a couple of hours a day-Saturday and Sundaysonly.Otherwiseheis told “it’s charging” ! Some par­


ents persist in worrying when


they see their youngsters dis- playingproficiency on an iPad,


but today’s generation have been born into a world where these things exist and it seems


gadgets are leading children to mature much faster than in previous generations.


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Run-tastic four are 2,014 miles ahead


Fourfriends who love running clocked up an amazing 2,014 miles during 2014 to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance.


They took part in half-mar- athons, 10k runs and fun


'runs all the North West, and diligently recorded all their training runs in a year-long effort which has made at least


• £2,000 so far. The challenge was the idea


of Steph Sergeant (40), from Barrow, who works at the Bright Futures Nursery and organises a beginner’s run­ ning group at Whalley. - She was joined by sisters Katie Fox (23) from Barrow, a part-time para-legal who is studying legal practice at Man­ chester, and her sister Laura Fox (25) from Clitheroe, who works part-time at Moorland Nursery School and is study­ ing teaching and learning sup­ port at UClan Blackburn.


The quartet was completed


bymum-of-one Ana Whittak­ er, from Clitheroe, who met Steph through the nursery. The challenge began in Febru­ ary when Steph and Katie ran the Northwest Half Marathon and the four remained dedi­ cated to their challenge dur­ ing the year, even taking their trainers on holiday to contin­ ue clocking up the miles. The Ribble Valley 10k, their


last organised run of 2014, completed their 2,014 miles with just three days to spare. The sisters’ mum Lorraine


Foxsaid: “They’ve alldonefan- tastically well. It’s been a good personal achievement and good forthe Air Ambulance. “People have even asked if


they’re going to do 2,015 miles in 2015.” Their effort is still open


for donations, on Virgin Giv­ ing: www.virginmoneygiving. com/team/NWAA20i4miles-


in20i4 Archie is a dab hand at paper hanging


The apprentice of a Clitheroe painter and decorator has been named Apprentice Pa- perhanger of the Year by ana- tional trade body. Archie Storrier was an­


nounced the winner of the annual competition hosted by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at the or­ ganisation’s national confer- encegala dinner. Therehewas presented with a £300 cash prize, a certificate and trophy. The 20-year-old from Padi-


ham is a student at Accrington and Rossendale College under tutor Phil Burgess, of Great Mitton, who is deputy head of construction and technology. He is also an apprentice with


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100 YEARS AGO Wearandtear


“WHETHER WE LIKE itor not, thereisasteady change in all our organs as years advance. Slowly, the machine beginstoshowsignsofwearand tear.The sight becomes longer and the book is heldfartherawayfromthefacoiglassesbecome necessaiy for close work, such as writing figures in a book. Oh! The impatience of the men who are told that they musttake to glasses. They have never worn such things in their lives before! Why should they take to themnow. They have neverbeenfifty five years old before; why on earth should they be fifty five now? Nothing is more foolish than the panic men flyintowhen,forthefirsttimeintheirlivestheyfind ; some small sign of theiradvancingyears."


50 YEARSAGO Putting you through now...


“WHEN A DIRECTORY inquiry operator is asked fora local telephone number, she has to search through a directory similar to the one in the callers possession. Yet many people prefer to dial and wait for an operator to become free to read the directory for them. More than one in three of the call to the Post Office Directory Inquiries are of this type. 'These calls congest the inquiry facilities and add to the cost ofthetelephonese rvice unnecessarily. They could be avoided if people refrained from using directory inquiry untilthey have failed to get the information from their own director/ a Post Office official said to the AdvertiserandTimes. More than lOOmillion


25 YEARS AGO Sounds terrific


“ITS ALL SYSTEMS go for a revolutionary new sound system which will bring alive the fascinating history of Clitheroe Castle. If all goes well, the switch on will take place in the spring. Quadrophonic


sound will be installed in the800-year-old keep


and a pre-recorded tape triggered by an infrared sensorwhenvisitorsapproach.Thetapewilldetail dramatic incidents from the past in what is a unique


way fortourist presentations. Four speakers will ensure that words, music and sound are projected where necessary, to present avivid re-enactmentof historical events. In such a way, the cries of archers echoing high on the battlements could be followed moments later by the swoosh and thud of arrows."


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Stephen Stewart Painters and Decorators, of Clitheroe. PDA member, Mr Stewart,


who was Dulux Trade Most Trusted Decorator North West Regional Winner in 2012, said: “Archie is very fo­ cussed. He has a good work ethic and winning this award is very welldeserved. I’m very pleased for him and glad to have him as part of the team”. The contest is open to


painting and decorating ap­ prentices from across the UK. Trainees wallpapered a scaled-down living room in­ cluding fireplace, window and chimney, and decorated a booth including cutting in around a ceiling rose.


WE HAVE RELOCATED Archie Storrier(centre) with Stephen Stewart (loft) andPhil Burgess (right). -____________ THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK his timelastyear past however many years, out”. This book’s subject mat- which we five because in that I wrote a Thought That’s if you can believe what ter is timeless; it’s as if it was case it is structured by peo- for the Week 8 wormotaepri


which depicted a logically vote for what we are yearsago. worldofdenri-


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