Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, December 24lh, 1974 9


Whalley guides are going to miss Maisie


Chatburn


Three cheers All types of games weic


enjoyed' at Chatburn CE School Christmas party on Wednesday organised b; headmaster Mr H. E. Bode.' and liis staff. Sandwiches jellies, cakes and squash were on the menu for tea. Father Christmas duly ar­


from the Christmas tree. A traditional Christmas


Whalley


dinner was served at the school on Thursday, and at night the juniors sang carols in the village to raise money for church funds.


For party Proceeds from n whist


rived and presented each child with a Christina- stocking. The staff and helpers also received gifts. The scholars showed their appreciation by giving three cheers to all who had helped to give them a happy party.


gation at Christ Church, Chaiburn. on Sunday for the festival of lessons and carols. The church was beautifully decorated and there was a truly Christmas spirit about the whole service. S o lo s were sung by


Decorated There was a large congre­


and domino drive and Christmas draw, organised


Potato pie


by Chipping Welfare Com­ mittee. will go towards the old people's party and general funds. Mince pies and scones


Whallev Methodist Sunday School enjoyed their annua! Christmas party in the school room on Friday Potato pie was served for tea and the children enioyed an afternoon of games.


About 40 children from


Village crib The Christmas crib went


were served by women of the committee. Whist winners — Ladies:


up in Whallev on Saturday in its usual place near the bus station.


Smith, B. Cowperthwaite. J. Birkett. Dominoes: F. Lawson. T.


E. Hartley, K. Brewer, J. Hayluirst, J. Buliough, S. Harris. Gents: G. Ellison, W.


Dorothy Quayle, Janice Tom­ linson and the vicar, who was accompanied on the guitar by Mr Hoy Porter. Lessons were read by Mr J. O- Butters, Conn. H. E. Bodcn. Karen Brewer. Mrs J. Bailey, Mrs R. Roberts. Andrew Dawson, Mr N. Hop- wood. Mr Ian Duxbury and


the vicar. The choir and congrega­


tion sang the more familiar carols and the choir sang several carols—the tunc to Child in a manger ” being


composed bv a choir mem­ ber. Mrs H. Brewer. Organist was Mr N- Lawson.


Methodists At. C h ath am Methodist


Church's envoi service on Sunday evening there was a good congregation to join in liie singing of familiar enrol-. The minister, the Rev. P. M. G. Hood, led the service, during which lessons were read by Mr Neil Tippm. Mr Rov Porter. Mr A. Hodg­ son. Miss Joyce Benson. Mr R. Harrison. Mrs G. P. Womerslev. Joaiino Harrison. Pusan Hodgson and Miss A. Bowfcer. Organist was Mis- G. Parkinson. Fallowing the service, seasonal vefrc-h- nienis were served in thp lower schoolroom. On two evenings last, week


a croup of carol singers from the chapel went out singing


to


to the si-'k. ftidcriv and housebound in the village.


Surprise Father Christmas was a


surprise visitor when 18 children from Chatbuni playgroup held a Christmas partv ill the Methodist Chap"! on Thursday. Mothers wne invited and the children enjoyed a partv tea followed by games. F.aeli child received a present from Father Christmas. The playgroup will have


start day school. Chipping


Turkey dinner Thirty-seven numbers and


friends of Chipping Young Farmers celebrated Christ­ mas with a traditional tur­ key dinner at the Wliitewrl!


Hotel. Afterwards they went to


Chipping for a disco dance :n the village hall. Til" dance made a proiit of £50-


Cyclists Children from Si Mnry's


School, Chippine who have parsed the cycling profi­ ciency lest will receive their awards next term. Success­ ful were: Philip Holt. Hielen Walls,


Timothy Gornall, Christine Holdr n.” A n dre w Sla t *


Stephen Slater, Richard Walmslry. Elizabeth Gornall and Sheila Ross.


Make hats


Children from Sr Marv.s School, Chipping, made their own paper hats to wear at their Christmas party. Alter a party tea. they


John How.son, • r,


Nuttall, Mrs Wells, E. Tom­ linson, Mrs Tensdalc, Mrs Bailey, F. Ncwhousc. M. Huddleston, B. Goodyer. M. Collins. The raffle tor a turkey was won by Mr Wall.


Full week


Scliool, Chipping, liave had a full week of Christmas festivities, beginning with a carol service at the Parish Church. A large number of parents came to see a nati­ vity mime by tbe infants and to hear carols sung by the juniors. Tile children sat at decora­


Children at Brabins


ted tables for a traditional t.urkey dinner on Tuesday. Winners of a fancy hat competition, judged by the cook, Mrs E. Double, were James Hardman. Diane Whitaker. Sally Kay, Stuart Fish. Jill Whitaker and Mari: Craig.


on Wednesday with games and gifts from Father Christmas, and on Thurs­ day the end ot term service at the Parish Church was conducted bv the vicar, the Rev. T. Green.


School parties were ir'.d Lanaho St Leonard's


domino drive at St Leonard's Churnh. Langho. on Thurs­ day. was exceptionally well attended. Whist winners were —


A Christmas whist and


Ladies: Mrs E. Tate, Mrs R. Smith. Mrs A- Marshall. Mrs M. Carter. Mrs E. Woodcnd. Gents: Mr B. Warring. Mr K. Kay. Mrs S. Power. Mr R. Edmondson. Mr H. Mar­


shall.


A. Haworth. Phillip Chad­ wick. David Hargreaves. Mr H. Marshal!. Competition: Mrs Clifford. Mrs M. Har­ greaves. Mr B. Warring. Mis


Dominoes: Nigel Paley, Mr


vacancies after Christmas, when some of the children


Marshall. Busy


St Leonard's Cburch, l.angho. Festivities began


It's been a busy week at


with a party for Cub Scouts, followed the next night bv a party for the Scouts. The Guides were invited, and games and


choice of site could be belter, one alternative sug­ gested being near Hie war memorial. The present posi­ tion could be dangerous if children step back into the road to get a better view.


Some villagers think the Building fund


domino drive in Whalley Catholic Hall raised £20 for the building fund. Winners —Ladies: Mrs Haworth, Mrs Barker, Mrs Greenwood. Gents: Mr Harrison. Mr Stanley. Mr Lucas. Domi­ noes: H. Metcalf, N. Block- cel. F. Cook. N. Wild. Competition: Mrs Holgate. Mrs Lucas, Mr Biockeel.


A Christmas whist and Special treat


School, Hurst Green, gave members of the village's Over 60s Club a special


Hurst Green Children at St Joseph's


Christmas treat when they invited them to their an­ nual nativity play. All the children in the


residents of Waddington Hospital given by tire matron. Mrs Maureen Houghton. The evening be­ gan with the showing of colour slides of tile Holy Land,


Goodohild, who is a trustee, gave the civic visitors a history of the hospital, and the matron told them about her work since her appoint ment 18 months ago.


Tlie vicar. Canon C. F.


every member of the hospi­ tal with a small gift. The Mayor and Mayoress and the matron, were thanked by the oldest resident, Mrs Maria Most.


Tire Mayor presented


Unaccompanied St Helen's Church was


filled to capacitv when the children of Waddington and West Bradford CE School held their annual carol ser­ vice. The afternoon opened with a group playing carols on their recorders. The children, trained by head­ master Mr P. A. Cunliffe, sang some modern carols alone and even the infants’ choir rendered some unac­ companied. The congrega­ tion joined in more tradi­ tional carols.


Roger Freeman. Peter Wat­ son, Philip Thomas and David Herd. Taking part in the nativity scenes were Charity Rigby (Mary', Peter Waring (Joseph', David Titteringt.cn. Simon Cherry, Andrew Cottom (shepherds). Nigel Wood. Graeme Hcennn. Peter Whiteside (kings'. The vicar, Canon C. F. Good- child, conducted the service and Mr Cunliffc played tile organ.


Lessons were read by


school took part in the pro­ duction, either as actors or members of the cheir. Accompaniments to the carols we r e specially arranged by Mrs D. Lake­ land and Mrs R. Wilkinson. A stage set with a crib and inn was specially con­ structed by Mrs Lakeland. Tile pupils and staff of SS Peter and Paul's Church.


Rimingfon


Kidney fund When Riminqton WI


Ribcheste- who invited the Hurst Green School to their nativity play and


pantomime, came to the dress rehearsal.


Downham Birth of Jesus


and nativity play was held in St Leonard's Church. Downham. on Sunday,


The annual carol service


before a crowded congrega­ tion. The sorvice wa< con­ ducted by the Rev. F. F Chard and carols were accompanied by Mrs W. 1 Dodd (organ). Mrs Spem- ley (piano'. Mrs Hall an Miss Shorrocfc (guitars'. Every child in the scho-l


heard of tiro mobile kidney appeal, organised by the Padiham Power station col­ leagues of Mr George Slmv, they decided to organic a carol service.


success and a collection lor the appeal fund railed more than £15.


The event was a great


opened the service and the newly-formed group of vil­ lage bellringers began the musical programme.


'Ihe Rev. L. 11. Oldfield


bad a part in the nativity plav. which was called " The Cock Didn't Crow." and war about tile birth of Jems rcen from the point of view of two animals who shared the stable.


dancing were enjoyed. Members of the choir


have been carol singing in Langlio and Billington with tlic vicar, the Rev. Phillip


Deardcn.


taken by Alison Covgill (Mary'. David Bi nn« (Joseph). Mark Braithwaite (cock), David Buckle (pig', Carol Hardbattlc (horse', Susan Loftliousc (goat'. Diane Smith and Sandra Cowell (sheep' and Chris­ topher Swarbrick (bull'.


Pnneinal parts ’*■ e t' Sabden W


Christmas story A nativity play given by


success. The


°3 children from the nursery cla.ss at Sabden County Pri­ mary School was a great


packed with parents to see their children — all under the age of five — portray the


school ha.l vtas


trained for the 45-minme production by Mrs E. Holden


Christmas story. The youngsters were


and Mrs F. Cooke. Gillian Pickering took the


part of Mary. Joseph Chap­ pell, Joseph; Sarah Graham, Angel Gabriel: and Daniel


Fielding, the Inn Keeper. The following evening ihe


played games for prizes, and were each given a present


<m §1


older children gave a carol ______ .. i *!•».» enlinetl


Downham we nt round Twiston singing on Sunday


The church choir ol aits


night and they will ko going round Downham as usual on Christmas Eve.


Waddington


Fellowship The fortnight house meeting


of Wnddinqton Methodist


Fellowship was held on Thursday, with contribu­ tions from everyone. I t con­ cluded with carol singing.


Hospital The Mnvor and Mayoress


and Mrs Fred Singleton, /riifvut*; n.f a nartv for


of the Ribble Valley, Ooun.


P. Brennan (chairman of Rimfngton Parish Coun­ cil'. Susan L of th ou s c (Brownies), Helen Wadding­ ton (Guides', Miss A. Parkinson (Bright Hour Club). Mr T. H. Jackson (Men's Club). Mrs E. Dean) (Football Club). Mr J. Parker (Memorial Insti- j lute'. Miss Dawn Lingard j (Youth Group). Mrs Sweet I (Horticultural Society'.


Lessons were read by Mr


vided the accompaniment for the carols. The sen-ice ended with prayers and a blessing. Tea and mince tarts wore


Mr R. Duckworth pro­


served afterwards bv mem­ bers of the WI.


B o l to n -b y -B o w la n d Distribute logs


At. a meeting of the Bol- ton-by-Bowtand Y o u n g Fanners' Club the girls had a competition for a Christ­ mas decoration.


Ma r g a r e t Cormhwaitc. Veronica Cara fan a n d Jacqueline Bell. Seniors: Heather Fenton . Catherine Dinsdale a n d Angela Robinson.


Winners were: Junior.': A receptionist, ter the


HARGREAVES— FORD The bride, younger daugh­


Clitherop Advertiser and Times, Miss Sandra Elaine Ford was married at the nibble Valley Register Office on Friday to Mr Ilcbcr


Ford ... ----------- Road, Clithcroe. wore a grey


ter of Mr and Mrs R. M. of Lonsdale. Whalley


wool trouser suit with reel accessories and a spray ot


the eldest son ot Mr and Mrs H. Hargreaves, of New Close Farm. Downham. is a heavv goods vehicle driver for B.' Dugdalc and Son,


Hargreaves. The bridegroom, who is


Clitlieroe.


Hall, where the juniors made cow ties. Winners were: Michael Cornthwaite. Keith Knowles and Alan


The boys visited Bolton


decorations and Mr F. Townson the cow ties.


Hartley. Mrs Stinchon judged the


given bv Veronica Cavalan and John Hartley. After the meeting decorations and logs cut by the seniors wore distributed in


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WHILE holding their seventh annual dinner, members of Clitheroe Ven­ ture Scouts remembered those not as fortunate as


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Wales, the area where they were born. Wc have been away


"S“,f 3S?w»«=«»■"« *«»»»™ »>« at


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For Mrs M a n l e > « ^ laUing np B depllty head. Commissionc


" a* nw Divisional School for Girls, will be ship


Clitheroe and Bowland a ’ comprehensive at Tonyre is sorry that better teach S fail.


nmvland posts are going to WKC, • Buungton, m w«.


The Manleys a«d ple‘lWi it," she said. “ I have three children Jason would


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Ribble Valley, dcspte urn home„ fact that their new Jods


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__j already been approached in a


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who will become Mrs Manley’s successor as Divi­ sional Commissioner. But the main problem caused by her departure is the lack of leadership for the 2nd Whalley Guides, a company which will be 50 years old in 1976. At present. Mrs Manley


It has not been decided ^ ______


family awav from their away, Mrs Manley is un­ home in Lakelands Close, likely to break her link with ffiUirUton in the New Year. Guiding. “ I don’t think I


Although she is moving would be al ,,lowed to forget . . rnraet. m (MS /


runs the company single- handed, but in January the Guides may have to be dis­ persed to other companies unless help can be found. “ We meet every Thursday


Home games


and w'c always have a full company of 36 Guides." she said. " It is a shame we can't get two or three adults to share the work. They wouldn't need *o be ex­ perienced — thev could always be trained within the district."


from South Wales for close on 18 years." explained Mrs Manley. “ We wffi probably feel like strangers in our own land at first, though I suppose wc will slot into place."


remedial reading at Witton Park School. Blackburn. Mrs Manley will teach music throughout a mixed compre­


A lonelier of French and


hensive school at Pcncoed. Her husband, head of


lu-to"v at Accrington High


offer assistance to keep the Whalley Guides in existence is asked to contact Mrs Manley or the District Com­ missioner for Whalley. Sabden and Read. Mrs Yvonne White of Warren- side. Northcote Road, Langho.


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Hurst. Kick-nfT 2-15 p.m. Meet station l p.m.


orth. ‘Walker fG), Salisbury.


CLITHEROE will be tip ; against strong opposition in j their two games this week, j But if thev repeat last


weekend’s form they could. collect maximum points. On ! Boxing Day. ex-Burnley and ' Northern Ireland inter­ national player Sammy Todd, will be in the Great. Harwood Reserves line-up.!


The game, at Shawbridae (kick-off 11 a.m.i. should; be full of action. The Har­ wood side has a good balance of youth and experi­


ence. On Saturday, the club will


be put to the test against Bootle—current, high-ridel's


in the Lancashire Combina­ tion. This match is also at Shawbridgc. Manager Mr J i m m y Birketl. hopes hi= team will be well supported for both games.


CRAVEN CUP


th e draw for the (carter finals ol the weather-h:l Craven Cun competition has now been made — al­ though a number o: previous-round names luiu still to be played. Local teams could be in­ volved m two o:


quiii'tor-final cam, -. Cn.-, burn or Bnrncidsv.ck Park, Rovers arc at home to j Cononlcv. Burton-'.n Lons- i dale or R'.mmalcn are at home to e.thc-i Wa-..dm-toil or Inpleton.


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' ^ IT was Gisburn's turn for a i


visit Irnm I-atlier Christmas On Friday, when the 20 children in the village jilo- grnup had their parly.


Held i'1 the Festival Hall,


the parly was organised hv playgroup leader Mrs II. Wadilington, helped hy some of the mothers.


There were festive re­


freshments, and the child­ ren sang carols and songs that they had been practis­ ing (luring the year.


Earlier in Hie week, the


children and their mothers were guests of Mr and Mrs I’. Ilodgkinstm and their small son. Simon, of the White Hull Hotel. Mrs Waddington and the play­ group mothers thank their hosts for the afternoon's enlerlainmeiit.


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