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Nativity The children of St'


John’s School, Hurst Green, and the children of the Sunday School gave a


nativity play .in. the schoolroom on- Sunday evening.


by Mr Evans, of Lon- gridge.


formed the rest of the evening. The service was taken


ity play at S t , Joseph’s, Hurst Green, was “The Scene of Light.”


By candlelight The theme of the nativ­


centuated in the final scene, when all the chil­ dren, with candles lit, sang carols round the crib. The school hall was full and the audience was delight­ ed by the moving per­ formance.


This message was ac­


by Pauline Dewhurst, St Joseph by Daniel Williams and the three commen­ tators by David Bolton. Wendy Newbold ana Philip Holden. Every child in the school took a part and earned the audi­ ence’s applause.


Our Lady was played Waddington


raised for the National Children’s Home at a col­ lection at the annual toy and gift service at Wad­ dington M e th o d is t Church. Thanks are due to the i congregation, Brownies, t Guides, Cubs and Scouts who gave so generously.


Collection More than £34 was


Goodchild, expressed ap­ preciation on behalf of the audience to the children taking part and the staff who trained them. In the play given by


Waddington, was filled to capacity on two occasions when pupils of Wadding­ ton and West Bradford CE School performed plays. The vicar, Canon C. F.


Perform plays St Helen’s Church,


by schoolteacher Mrs R Lang, and Mrs Kathleen Seed was organist for the carol se rv ic e which


The play was.arranged,


Teachers responsible for’ costumes, dressing and- production were Mrs Edna, Brown, Mrs Jane


Lewis and. Mr ■ Victor Nelson.


, When, pupils attended the end of term service, Canon C. F. Goodchild. gave , an address on the


theme of thanksgiving for the term’s work and-pre­ parations. for the keeping of Christmas. Parents and friends also


attended and,the organist was Mr Nelson.,'


• thanks on behalf of the MU.


■ and ladies served tea and mince pies.. Mrs S. Baines was. pianist. Mrs D; Ed­ mondson ex p re s se d


of Waddington Sunday School toured the village singing carols on Thurs­ day. They later enjoyed soup and mince pies at the home of Mrs C.- Greenwood.


Soup Teachers and children


gregation at Waddington Methodist Church for the annual carol service, con­ ducted by the Rev. G. A. Vickers. ' Sunday School children


Choral group There .was a large con­


MU were welcomed to Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellowship by chairman Mrs A.. Bargh. Mr R. Brindle gave a talk on the message of Christ­ mas and he . and his wife sang two carols; Mrs -E. Underwood


Message Members of St Helen’s


; Bolton-by-Bowland


lian To wnson, Alison Pic­ kard, Tracey Sanderson, Russell Sanderson, Simon Moorhouse. Raffle: Mrs G. Billows,


Mrs F. Parker, Mr J. Dinsdale, Anne Smalley, R. Walker, B. Sanderson, W. A. Wentworth, R. Chew. Children’s prizes: Gil­


, Mrs E. Driver, Mrs A. Campbell, Mr E. New- house.


Mr J. Chew, Mr C. Haworth, Mrs E. Bush,


Read


tions of St John’s Church and Brownies of the United Reformed Church, Read, paraded their col­ ours at a family service in St John’s on Sunday morning, conducted by the Rev. H. A. Reid. It was also the annual


On parade Uniformed organisa­


shepherds and the upper ju n io r s and sen io rs formed a choral group. Deborah Spencer re­


classes four and five, “The Rebels’ -Inn,” were Sally-; Bryan, Ian Potter, Dale Cox, Jam e s Sm i th , Andrew Cottam, Damian Keefe, Rachel Oldroyd, Michael Baird, Kathryn Pollitt, Claire Lawson, Andrew Ashton, Stephen Bell, Emma Dean, David Grooby, Luke Keighley, Andrew Mason, Lucy Hatherell, Simon Jones,- Christopher Jackson, Gary Cottam, Adam Spencer, Ian Broughton, Mark Dewhurst, Robert L e em in g , A d r i a n Meadows, Richard Mercer, Jonathan Cunlif- fe, Stephen Hulme, Peter Rushworth and Christ­ opher Hanson. Class three and infants


one and two presented “A voice from the desert” and a nativity play. In the cast were Mark Whyb- row, Craig Lambert, David Pollitt; Andrew Bradshaw, Stephen Smal­ ley, Christopher Baird, Claire Spencer, Peter Macdonald, Paul Brierley, Darryl Smith, Jane Keat­ ing, Andrew Cunliffe, David Waddington, Paul Riley, Robert Whitcombe, Anthony Smith, Catherine Procter, Zoe Bush, Julian Tatton, Ewan Walker, Richard Berry, Antony Spencer, David Dugdale, Daniel Jones and Ian Barratt. Producer was headmas­ ter Mr Peter Cunliffe.


Greenwood (church ste­ ward), Catherine Howard (Sunday School), Mrs J. Potter (Sunshine Band), Mr W. Bargh (church council), Mrs C. Rushton (Women’s Fellowship), Mr R. Fisher (congregation). Mrs S. Baines was or­ ganist.


Gisburn


gave two performances of its Christmas concert in the Festival Hall, the programme including carols and three plays by the children. Classes 1 and 2 per­


Singalong Gisburn Primary School


cited a poem, Simon and F ra z e r Hoyle played duets on violin and flute and Mrs A. Lodge sang “Holy Night.” ; Readers were: Mrs C.


taking part were: Lisa Nevett (Mary), Ryan Howarth (Joseph), Joanne . Howard, Julie Lodge and Rachel Oldroyd (Kings). Lower juniors were the


'Marcia Sinkinson and Sarah Burt. The collection was


ried by Libby Lunn, es­ corted by Fiona Newton and . .Carol. Armstrong. ; The Brownie pennant was c a r r ie d by J a n e t Greenhalgh, with escorts


flag was John Lewth- waite, with escorts Mark Newton and Darren Lewthwaite, The Guide flag was par­


two items by the school choir, accompanied at the piano by Mrs J. Har­ greaves. Headmaster Mi- Dan Packer thanked everyone who contributed to the concert’s success. Ticket money of £40


was put into the children’s party fund. Highlight of the party-was, of course, the arrival of Father Christmas with gifts for all the children. Another event in a busy


formed “Where Is Christ­ mas?” Class 3 presented “Rumpelstiltskin” and class 4 gave “Hansel and Gretel.” The concert ended with


taken by Paul Beverley. “Silent Night” was sung by the Guides to a guitar ac comp an imen t.. The Brownies sang “The Lord of the Dance’’ to guitars. Guitarists were Mrs D. Bottoms, Debbie Bottoms and Simon Wilkinson. Lessons were read by


of the new alternative services book was made to Scout Derek Attride, who won the Christmas competition set by the . vicar. Organist was Mr Jim Blundell.


Cub Scouts Andrew Nicholson and Michael Armstrong, Scout David Simpson and Venture Scout John Lewthwaite. A special presentation


joyed that it will undoub­ tedly be made a regular Christmas feature at the school.


end-of-term week was a venture entitled “Christ­ mas Singalong,” in which the children and parents sang their choice of sea­ sonal music. This. was so much en­


and carols in the United Reformed Church, Read, on Sunday afternoon, was conducted by the minis­ te r , the Rev. David Nevard. The Brownies paraded


Colours The service of lessons


their colours, the jpennant carried by Isabel Roberts, escorted by Jennifer Law and Julie Sutton. Lessons were read by


represented. The Calder flag was carried by Jason Ward, escorted by Craig Thomas and Martin Haworth, and the Ribble flag by Peter Lunn, es­ corted by Nicholas Wharf and Simon Tester. Carrying the Venture


by Scout Keith Butter- worth, the union flag by Scout Derek Attride, es­ corted by Andrew Ewing and Russell Snape, and the Scout flag by Adrian Cook, escorted by Philip Youles and Christopher Leach. Both Cub packs were


carol service for the Ven­ ture unit, Scouts, Guides, Cub Scouts and- Brownies of the village. ■The cross was carried


John’s Venture Unit, Scouts, Guides and Cub Scouts and their leaders were present. Organist was Mr Jeffrey Wilkinson.


, dent was given a .Christ-.- mas present made at a pack meeting. Sweets they received


on guitars by Mrs D Bot­ toms and Susan Wilkinson in a variety of traditional and folk music. Each resi-


from the ladies were shared out at their Christ­ mas party.


dren and families will be held at St John’s Church, Read, at 4 p.m. today, when the Christmas crib will be blessed.


service for families will be held at 5 p.m. today in the United Reformed Church, Read.


Christingle The annual Christingle


Slaidburn


WI, to g e th e r w ith families and friends, toured the village singing c a ro ls on Thursday evenin,


Carols Members of Slaidburn


Hark to Bounty Inn where, after singing a few carols, they had supper.


were invited into Rock House, the home of Mr Richard King-Wilkinson, and entertained to coffee, mince pies and cakes. They finished up at the


Halfway round they ng. ay


Crib blessing A service for small chil­


United Reformed Brow­ nies and their leaders went to Tunstead House, Simonstone, to sing carols to the residents. They were accompanied


Guitars On Wednesday the


carol, accompanied by Mrs D. Bottoms and Susan Wilkinson. The col­ lection was made by Brownies Carol Armitage, Victoria Briggs and Alison Garnett. Representatives of St


Church elder Liz Calan, former headmistress of the school Marjorie Smith, Ladies Friendly Circle member Margery Dewhurst, playgroup leader Sharon Todd, Guider Vicky Lunn, Brownie Sarah Burt, Sunday School member Mark Wilkinson, Venture Scout leader David Tiffin and church secretary Jef­ frey Wilkinson. Brownies sang a folk


Martin Top


Moorhouse and Mark Files read from the Bible and Richard and Andrew Oliver, Michael Smith, Julie and Mark Files, Andrew and Mary Cul- lingford and David Scott read verses from cai-ols. Carol S h e r ry and


asked to consider a selec­ tion of ve rses from Christmas carols to see what message they con­ veyed. Valerie and P e te r


vice at Salem Congrega­ tional Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday, was taken by the junior church under the leader­ ship of Mr H. K. Moor­ house. The congregation was


Verses A Christmas family ser­


a gift for each resident. In the evening they were en­ tertained with carol sing­ ing by the choir of St Nicholas’s Church.


Winning hands Domino winners at


Sabden Over 60s whist and domino drive in . St Mary’s Club were Miss E. Hayes and Mrs N. Palmer. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


GRINDLETON prim­ ary school was keen to put on a nativity play. But-there was a slight problem. The school did not possess a stage!


A. Clarkson and Mrs C. Sefton. Gents — Mr E. Flannagan and Mr F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs B. Birtwell. The Over 60s’ Christ­


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Michael Smith collected Christmas cards from the congregation for a dis­ play. Prayers were led by Christine Oliver and Ian Smith. .


The young people sang


CORRESPON­ DENTS are re­ quested to submit items of village news for next week’s issue by t e a - t i me on Monday ( De ­ cember 29th).


“Christmas for God’s holy people”, “Let there be peace on earth”, “From Bethlehem to Calvary” and “A baby was born in Bethlehem”. Karen Oliver was the pianist. Mr Moorhouse posed


Council for World Missionl in Papua, New Guinea.


Sabden Toddlers in party mood at Gisburn


A. D. Briddock, took the service and gave a short address. About 30 Sunday School , scholars took part in a nativity play , ar­ ranged by the teachers, led by Mrs Marie Urry. Mrs Mildred Moorhouse was.the organist. ■ Afterwards the congre­


congregation at Sabden Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon for the annual carol service and nativity. The minister, the Rev.


Round the tree There was an excellent


the minister, the Rev. J. D. Cullingford, and Miss Alice Parkinson was the organist. Collections amounting to £46 were taken for the work of the


a film entitled “The Christmas messenger” was shown, illustrated by five carols. The service was led by


houses at Sabden Baptist Hall on two occasions last week when the children of Sabden County Primary School gave their Christ­ mas entertainment for pa­ rents and friends. More than 20 three and


Customs There were packed


. Holden, w h o ’was the pianist. On Thursday it-was the


four-year-olds from the nursery class gave' then- version of “The Little Drummer Boy”, under the direction of ,nursery te a c h e r Mrs Eileen


turn of the primary school children, who presented a nativity play and festival on Christmas customs ar­ ranged by staff members. On Wednesday the chil­


dren enjoyed their Christ­ mas party in school.


the question: “Is God in. the centre of your life?” At the evening service,


on Thursday for a whist and domino drive. Domino winners were Miss E. H ay e s and Mrs N. Palmer. Whist — Ladies: Mrs


Tricks and spots Sabden Over, 60s met


A. Clarkson and Mrs C. Sefton. Gents: Mr E. Flannagan and Mr F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs B. Birtwell.


West Bradford


' Organist was Miss Elsa Carr, sidesmen were Mr Peter Harrison and Mr Robert Bryan. Lessons were read by


gregation at the service, conducted by the vicar, Canon C. I’. Goodchild.


service was held at St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford, on Sunday. There was a large con­


Preparation The lesson and carol


headmaster and a local woodyard, how­ ever, came to the r e s c u e w i t h a m ak e sh if t wooden stage. Then headmas­ ter Mr Stuart Leives- ley had some scenery built and painted at the school.


A friend of the


mas party will be held on Tuesday in the Methodist Hall.


“We decided .to put on the play because we have a very fine pian­ ist, Mrs Carol Harri­ son, who took respon­ sibility for teaching the children the songs and coaching them


Said Mr Leivesley: Chatburn


Rev. Ward Jones led a service of nine lessons and c a ro ls in C h a tb u rn Methodist Church. .


Introit On Sunday evening the


troit “Every child shall sing a carol” and “Mary’s Child”. Cubs and Friday Club members sang “Christmas Story” and “Straight to the Star­ light”, accompanied by Mrs D. Brewer at the piano.


The choir sang .the in­


Diane Kay, who is teaching at the school' for a te rm , to o k charge of the produc­ tion. The play, entitled


with their singing.” .. In addition, Mrs


Bolton-by-Bowland War Memorial Committee’s Christmas whist and domino drive were — Ladies: Mrs N. Leeming, Mrs H. Clark, Mrs A. Snape, Miss M. Bren- nana, Mrs S. Graveston. Gents: Mr F. Wall, Mr H. Bush, Mr W. Crossley, Mr C. Kipling, Mr A. Stott; Dominoes: R. Howarth,


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joyed it immensely. The songs were so at­ tractive, simple, yet sincere. All of them were given a part and a. costume,” said Mr Leivesley. The costumes were ,


made by the mothers and the two teachers. After an interval for


ing 18 of the children, accompanied by their teachers sang carols round the village and raised £32.50 for the RNIB. To warm them on a


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b itte r ly cold night there was room at th e . in n . T h e y w e re warmed and w e l­ comed at the Duke of Y o rk a n d B u c k h o te ls , and given crisps and pop.


Miss G. Parkinson, Mr E. Dixon, Mrs M. Leach, Mr W. A lke r , Mrs R. Hudson, Mr'A. Chafnley, Miss A. Bowker, Mr N. Turpin and the minister. Organist was Miss G. Par­ kinson. Tea and mince pies were served after­ wards in the schoolroom.


Lessons were read by


burn, was packed to capacity! on Sunday after­ noon for a service of les­ sons and carols led by the Rev. C. R. Butlin.


and read-by Cub Scout Mark Hall and Friday Club member Ingrid Hall and Cubs and Friday Club members sang two numbers.


Prayers were written


newly-confirmed members Helen Barker, Matthew Bryan, Ruth Chew, Graeme Heanan and Jane Sharp. Carols were sung by the


gation sang carols round the Christmas tree out- , side the -church, before tucking into mince pies and tea. The offering was for the Baptist Home' Mission. ’Names are being taken ;


for the New Year party on January 3rd at Sabden Baptist Church Hall. There will . be ■ refresh­ ments, games, dancing and artistes.


w V festivities af.Gisburn,.,...! Among, thel attractions the^ mumsToined iri the.;; \- X ‘ V ' m vm\nir4fpra- and Xparty in'the Festival Hall, catching festive: decora- mums’; committee, P l a y g r o u p j s , Christmas., vwere ;games,Lsomeveye-: and dnnk prepared by'the child.


tions and‘ delicious food> . Father,Christmas called, a"a aencious wrn


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•when, they went carol singing round ■


. elderly people at; Sabden’s Littlemoor, sheltered housing estate.


oncFi-iday night., They began by ; singing for the


the ’ Mayor’s gifts •: tered housing'estate; with ;■


■ T h e ,- M a y o r ; o f f t h e r Ribble Valley, Coun. Miss- Agnes, Melling, / visited .Sabden’s.Littlemoor- shel-,


School were joined- by members of; the church


For elderly Pupils of St Mary’sRG


congregation and the’ ser­ vice proved a fitting pre­ paration for the Christ­ mas worship.


Pendleton


for the carol service at All Saints’, ^Pendleton, on Sunday.? The choir sang, some


Familiar There was a full church


village ;


, P.: J: Tetlow- (headmis- -tress of: CE . School) Mrs S. Nelson (Sunday. School teacher), Mr J. G.'Whit- well -.-(parishv.couQcillor),- Mrs M. Ireland (WI presi- ■ dent) and Mr G. E. Cow- p e r t h w a i t e , ■ (church warden). ‘ v-.- - . The seyenth lesson was!


- congregation. _Readers; were Nicholas Birtwell (chorister),; Mrs;:


specially arranged carols in addition to the familiar ones sung by, the .‘whole


! took the service.-The , choir was - conducted ' by • ; Miss .E.. Bannister and i Mrs M. Cole was the^'or- -; ganist.


Yead by priest-in-charge the Rev.;J.’ G., Cole; .who


dressed in costumes for a nativity scene, were joined by all the children in church to sing . “Away in a manger”, followed by “The wise may bring then- learning”. The choir sang “One Christmas Night” and “0 leave your sheep”.


Sunday School pupils,


Mrs J . Black (choir member), Mr J. G. Sharp (vicar’s warden), Mr Davies (congregation), Mrs F. Parker (Mothers’ Union),' Richard Oldfield (Cub Scout), Lynn Lim- bert and Helen Spencer (Sunday School) and Mr _ Walker (Worston Mis­ sion).


Lessons were read by


Brewer. Refreshments were later served in the school hall, j


, party, which was held in - the club room of the . school. Fifteen members - attended and everyone took home a festive pre­ sent. .The next meeting will be on January 9th:


freshments were, an at­ traction of .Chatburn Friday- Club Christmas


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