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All involved Every child belonging


to Downham CE School took part in the nativity play entitled “ Star of Bethlehem” held in St Leonard’ s Church on Sunday afternoon. Some even had two


Whalley on hot supper dishes and salads, a poster competition for members’ children and a course entitled “an intro­ duction to judging.” A supper of quiche,


parts, acting as well as singing or playing musical instruments. Those taking part were:


Tessa Turner (Mary), Philip Parker (Joseph),


Emmeline Guest (Gab­ riel), Yvonne Lister,


Sharon F litcroft and Caroline Palmer (angels). Two modern girls taken


back in time to the even­ ing of the first Christmas were Kirs teen Scott (Har­ riet) and Michelle Cle­ ment (Wendy).


Others were: Anne / :


Braithwaite (Reuben the shepherd), Robert Flit­ croft (Simon), Sharon Lister (David), Rachel Lister (Andrew), Andrew Birtwell, Philip Waring and Kerry Parker (kings), Andrea Lister, Arwen Guest and Lorraine Flit­ croft (queens), Craig Lister (servant), Mark T a y lo r , Ben Moyle, Stephen Scott and Mark Hall (Roman soldiers). Emma Spensley was


h. and Erie, is in Burnley, seven grand-


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rner of the scurry of a th the table,


ilt it sitting on the front


unbalance on r of a great vaiting the


dit-flying air- netimes came e and some-


tingling ex-


knew as a warm and


1, unable to ipation of the things that


0 happen in


nd as history for the New s a history rse — some- derftil did ■very birth is e. inge slightly older and


1 i s t i c a t e d , ittle of the ade with the


le years, but mains. ■s is that the v peace on otlwill to all quickly away


sing of the 12 hurly-burly, race of 20th- uists so much ■istian spirit a few brief almost every


the narrator and the chil­ dren accompanied them­ selves on the autoharp, xylophones, drums, tam­ bourines and blocks. Mi’s B. Todd was the


organist and the Rev. F. E. Chard introduced the


play. Gisburn


Highlight The highlight of Gis­


burn Playgroup’s party was the arrival of Father Christmas who gave each child a gift. The children sang and enjoyed games and party food.


comed to Gisburn MU by Mrs M. Hudson. The speaker, Miss Mary Bair- stow, of Rimington, gave an illustrated talk on her visit to the Holy Land, showing souvenirs and telling of some amusing incidents which occurred on the tour. After answering ques­


Souvenirs Four visitors were wel­


tions she was thanked by Mrs Christine Thistleth- waite. Refreshments were served and the dinner on February 15th discussed. Letters of thanks for


donations were read from the Hospice Fund, IMPC, Tuesday listening post and away-from-it-all holi­ days. The next meeting is on January 11th at 2-30 p.m. when Mrs M. Bannister will speak about the Orient Express.


Candlelight St Mary’s Church, Gis­


oman into a ’ Good


me to think


rural environ- liere in our igers a little in some other country. 1 suppose — ot thinking of es, the gifts . •inkets — it all the year


he end of the E b e n e z e r


bund it all J . F .


burn, was packed for an inspiring service of carols by candlelight. The nar­ rator of tne Christmas story was Mr G. Bottom- ley, of West Bradford. With the church in


darkness, apart from the giant Christmas tree, Andrea Pate (Mary) slowly made her way


i down the aisle to the altar, where her candle was lit. She was joined by


beef and salads and mince pie was prepared by the past and present commit­ tee and followed by an entertainment on the theme of “an old-fashioned Christmas.” Led by Mrs Doreen


Underwood and the social committee, members and some of their children sang seasonal songs and recited poems, with carols for everyone to join in. Accompanist was Mrs S. Baines. Mrs M. Wiggles- worth expressed thanks to the group for rounding off the evening in approp­


riate style. Next month there will


be a competition for mem­ bers’ favourite Christmas cards. Tea hostesses will be Mrs J. Milne, Miss C. Moverley, Mrs J. Old- royd, Mrs H. Penny, Mrs C. Penny and Mrs J. Rowbottom.


at Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellowship on


Pleasure Mrs A. Bargh presided


Thursday, welcoming members of St Helen’s Mothers’ Union and Mr R. Brindle, who gave much pleasure speaking about his Christmas memories. He and his wife sang


two duets. Tea, biscuits and mince pies were served bv Mrs E. Under­ wood and helpers. The Rev. J. Needham


will speak on January 13th.


Helen Knight (Mary), Matthew Smith (Joseph), Katie Hargreaves, Tracey Jackson, Sarah Lodge, Sarah Philip, Katie' Philip, Jane Shorrocks (angels), C h r is top h e r Knight (shepherd). Readers were Claire


gregation at the carol ser- v ice at Waddington Methodist Church on Sunday evening, con­ ducted by Mr F. Ash­ worth. Those taking part were


Recorders There was a large con­


Martin Top


Nativity A well-attended carol


service at Salem Congre­ gational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday afternoon was led by Mr Owen James. The children of the


Sunday School took part in a short nativity play and sang “Away in a Manger, with a solo by Andrew Oliver, accom­ panied by Miss Karen Oliver.’ Taking part were:


Whitaker, Jane Parker, Mr John Harrison, Miss Peggie Starkie, Catherine Carr, Mrs B. Todd, Mrs M. Bamford, Elizabeth Sch o f ie ld , Mr J. C. Kenvon, Kathryn Pinder and'Mr J. R. T. Holt. A carol sung by. the


Sunday School children and their teacher was ac­ companied at the organ by Mr John Cowking.


Wet night A large party of carol


Michael and Kathryn Smith, Carol .Sherry, David Scott, Richard and Andrew Oliver. Young people of the


chapel who gave readings on “the Christmas story” were Christine and Karen Oliver, Valerie Moorhouse and David Buckle. Miss Alice Parkinson was the organist. In the evening a party


of 20 young people and members, along with the minister, toured the com­ munity singing carols, ac­ companied by Peter Moor­ house on the piano ac­ cordion. They ended with a warm welcome at the


home of Mr and Mrs James Peel and family, Fir Trees Farm, Riming­


ton, for coffee, mince pies and fruit cake. Gifts received towards


the work of the Council fo r World Mission


amounted to £42. Whalley


Dialect poems A light-hearted address


on Christmas Days of the past was given to Whalley


Methodist Women’s Fel­ lowship by Coun. J. Fell, who also recited some of his own dialect poems. Mrs M. Taylor pres-


ided, the committee served tea and Mrs Whitehead played for carol singing.


Slaidburn


Fox, Darrell Smith, Ian Potter, Mrs C. Whitfield, Mr W. Bargh and Mr R. Fisher. Recorders were played


by Claire Edlington and Rachel Oldroyd. Soloist was Julie Lodge and Mrs S. Baines was the or­ ganist. '


West Bradford


Lessons There was a large con­


gregation for Sunday’s service of lessons and carols at St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford. Lessons were read by Jane Greenwood, Ruth Chew, Ann Gregson and Margaret Titterington. Canon C. F. Goodchild conducted the service and organist was Miss Elsa Cam


Newton


Turkey tea The Village Hall ladies’


Michael Frankland (Joseph), Darren Jackson, Alan Sayle, James Fal- shaw (shepherds), David Graveston, David Wad- dington and Blackburn Holden (kings). The sidesmen, acting as


disciples, helped to pass the light through the con­ gregation, symbolising the spreading of the Tight throughout the world. Soloist was Jacqueline


Sayle and organist Miss M. Lord.


Waddington


Something new Waddington WI mem­


bers decided to break with tradition by inviting husbands to the first meeting of the New Year, for their speaker will be none other than the presi­ dent’s “other half, Mr Alan Boucher, one of HM’s senior planning in­


spectors. ....____ Invitations are to be


issued to Thornley WI to attend in March and Standfast WI in August..


New member Mrs Rich­


mond, transfer member Mrs A. Postlethwaite and visitor Mrs Walker were welcomed. The resigna­ tion from the committee of Mrs E. Davies, due to her husband’s illness, was accepted and Mrs J. En- twistle was co-opted to take her place. Mrs Dorothy Clayton


will be the delegate for Waddington and link insti­


tute Bashall Eaves at the AGM and Mrs Margaret


Garnett will attend the annual council meeting in February.


Details were announced of a one-day school at


,


committee at Newton or­ ganised an over 60s party with a turkey and ham tea. Winners at dominoes were Mrs M. Rushton and Mr J. Wright. Mr J. Fish and friends


Playgroup had a marvell­ ous time at a Christmas party in the village hall, the highlight being a visit from Father Christmas; bringing gifts for every­ one. Supervisor Mrs Jean Parker was in charge of the arrangements and all the lhothers lent a hand.


Santa’s gifts Slaidburn and district


Pupils perform Headmaster Mr R. C.


Cross welcomed parents and friends to Brenr.and’s E n do wed S ch o o l , 'Slaidburn, on Friday, for an entertainment given by the children. It included Bible read­


ings and carols, in which pupils of varying ages took part, and a little play “The bell that cried,” which was beautifully pre­ sented. Narrator was Kathryn


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Matley EMULSION Brilliant White


from Mellor sang songs to the accompaniment of a piano accordion, and a magician and a comedian also entertained. Raffle winners were Mr


J. Rushton and Mrs M. Rushton. The evening was rounded off by carol singing, led by the enter­ tainers. Mrs M. Parker thanked them.


Guides join in Newton United Re­


joined by members of the 1st Du ns op B r id g e Guides. Lessons were read by


formed Church held its Festival of lessons and carols on Sunday, led by the Rev. J. D. Salsbury. The congregation was


Pinder and other parts were played by Elaine Barber (Mary), Thomas Robinson (Joseph), Jane McNamee (Angel), Sarah Cowking (star angel), Andrew Waterworth, Ra chel Raw, Emma Cowking (rainbow wind), Neil Beattie, Shirley Wood, Gail Dixon (desert wind), Gareth Beattie, Claire Slinger, Jonathan Wood (Chinese singing wind), Robert Whitwell David Parker, Andrew Read (sh ep h e rd s ) , Stephen Cottam (inn­ keeper), Liam Saul, John Fenby, William Robinson (kings). A piano solo, “Good


King Wenceslas,” was played by Margaret Carr. Thanks on behalf of the


audience were expressed by former teacher Miss M. J. Watson.


Carols Carol services were


held at both Slaidburn churches on Sunday. At- the M eth od ist Church in the afternoon


Mrs M. Pinder, Mrs N. Eastwood, Mrs E. Hazel­ wood, Mr D. Bagshaw and Mrs M. Beattie from the church and Miss K. Hulatt and Miss V. Jones from the Guides. “Away in a manger” was


sung by the Guides. Or­ ganist was Mr Bagshaw.


of the United Reformed Church toured Newton on Thursday evening singing carols. Over £30 was raised for the National Children’s Home. Mr H. Rhodes, of the Parkers Arms, supplied a drink and mince pies.


For children Members young and old


More village news on page 6


the service was led by the minister-in-charge, the Rev. T. J. Bradshaw. Readers were Peggie Starkie, Michaela Brown, George Simpson, Geoffrey Harrison and Mr Brad­ shaw. The children had their


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singers at Slaidburn, led by the WI and including members of the YFC, ex­ perienced one of the wet­ test nights ever when they toured the village on Monday. Halfway through they


Pendleton


Advent The Advent service of


carols and lessons at All Saints’ Church, Pendle­ ton, on Sunday evening; was well attended. Readers were: Alastair


Parker (chorister), Jane Robinson (head choirgirl), Miss J. Whitwell (Youth Club), Mrs E. Owen (WI president), Coun. G. E. Cowperthwaite (Parish Council chairman), Mr G. Whitwell (PCC member) and the Rev. J. G. Cole (Priest-in-charge). Organ­ ist and choirmaster was Miss E. M. Bannister.


Bolton-by-Bowland


the evening was a suc­ cess, proceeds amounting to over £67, which is being sent to help Christ- •ie Hospital, Manchester.


called at The Brooklets, by invitation of Mr and Mrs John King-Wilkinson, for hot coffee and mince pies, which were much appreciated. In spite of the weather,


Dunsop Bridge


lage Hall the annual carol concert and Christmas p a rty was held on Saturday. Slaidburn Silver Band


Band’s music At Dunsop Bridge Vil­


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lowed and prizewinners were: Mrs I. Stillwell, Mrs A. Parrington, Mrs F. Peel, Miss A. Hill and Mr J. Peel.


Poinsettias The carol service at St


Peter and St Paul’s,


Bolton-by-Bowland, at­ tracted a large congrega­


tion on Sunday evening. The church had been de­ corated with a Christmas tree, holly, poinsettias and 70 lighted candles. Lessons were read by


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, December 23rd, 1982 5


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Mrs H. Pickard (Village Hall), Sandra Booth (Young Farmers), Mrs D. Howard (WI), Hazel Blakey (Holden Chapel), Mrs J. Murray (Play­ group), Mr D. Partington (War Memorial Commit­ tee) and Mr R. Fallowes, who con du c ted the service. Tableaux of each lesson


INTEREST, fr e e c r e d it


WHEN the pupils of Waddington and West Bradford CE Primary


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School staged their nativi­ ty play, “ Neddy the d on k ey ,” St Helen’ s Church was packed to capacity. Parents, grandparents


and friends of the children watched and listened as the Christmas story was once again related. The audience joined in


when congregational carols were sung and the


older children presented Bible readings, a poem and recorder music.


The production was di­ rected by headmaster Mr


' Peter Cunliffe, assisted by all members of staff.


Taking part in the play


were: Helen Knight (reader), Simon Moore


(child), Tracy Clarkson, Catherine Procter, Daniel Jones and Ruth Bedford (group), Claire Hatton (Mary), Matthew Smith


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