V Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Aaven---- Pj---------------- ------------------- 6 Clitheroe AdveHiser and Times, December 23rd, 1982


DAVID and GLARE IRETON and STAFF


Of THE


SELLING-OUT SHOP


HIGHFIELD ROAD, CLITHEROE


wish all their customers A M ER R Y


CHRISTMAS and a H A P P Y N EW YEAR


JOHN KEN


WINDOW CLEANERS wish all their


customers and friends


A VERY MERRY


CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR


Tel. BURNLEY 54085/32437


rl<5 Festive mood in the villages Grindleton Well attended


terested in forming a pre- school playgroup in Grind­ leton was well attended. Those involved with a


A meeting of people in­


similar group at Wadding- ton went along and were thanked for an invaluable contribution. It was recognised that a


committee would have to be set up and a person appointed to run the group in Grindleton. It is also important to


and Mr Andrew Piercy. This group of youngs­


ters from 11 upwards meets weekly in a room behind the' Vicarage and engages in various ac­ tivities, such as sports' and music. The Vicar thanked


those- who had decorated the church and organist Mrs Kathleen Seed.


munion by candlelight at 11-30 p.m. will be con­ ducted by the Rev. George P a rk e r , o f •Whalley.


Christmas Eve Com­ 11? A T


know the number of chil­ dren who would attend such a playgroup. It is intended to discuss


Read


these points at a meeting on January 6th, at 4 p.m., in Grindleton CE School. Anyone interested in


Flags A service of lessons and


sending a child to the planned group now, or in the future, is urged to make an effort to be there.


Hurst Green Green Over


Supper Members


carols in Read United Re­ formed Church on Sunday was conducted by the Rev. David Nevard. Lessons were read by


o f Hurst 60s Club


were given a special Christmas supper after


their meeting. Winners of the whist


drive were: Ladies — Miss J. Robinson, Mrs J. Holden. Gents — Mr I. Wilkinson, Mr T. Bailey. Dominoes: Mr Hayhurst, Mr W. Greenhalgh, Mrs R. Whalley, Mr H. Ains­ worth. Raffle: Mrs W. Greenhalgh.


Show goes on


' The age-old saying, “the show must go on” applies as much as ever these days and there is no doubt that headmistress


of St John’s CE School, Hurst Green, Mrs Renee Lang will agree with that. For she had to step into


the pupils’ nativity play as a last-minute replacement for nine-year-old Linda Yates, who was ill. Mrs Lang played the


mother of two children and her role was to tell them about Christmas as


a bedtime story. E v e ry th in g went


All shop staff, paper boys and girls would like to wish everyone a very


merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year


Many thanks for your custom


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The Padiham B u ild in g S o c ie ty


smoothly despite her having to ad lib her way through because she had not had time to learn the lines! Despite a fall of snow


on the day of the produc­ tion, parents were unde­ terred and the school hall was full to capacity.


Message About 120 people at­


tended a “carols by cand­ lelight” service at St John’s Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday evening. Lessons were read by


Mrs J. Hoyle, Mrs M. Cookson, Miss Emma Greenwood, Douglas Lee, Paul Garstang and the vicar, the Rev. B. M. Cave, who also delivered the Christmas message. Carols were sung by


the choir and congrega­ tion and by pupils of the Day and Sunday Schools. Two carols were sung by the re cen t ly - fo rm ed Stable Group, organised by Miss Gillian Whalley


Philip Wild (church member), Elizabeth Ford (Ladies’ Friendly Circle), Mark Wilkinson (church youth), Gareth Richards (Scouts), Anne Parkinson (Brownies), Leona Bur­ rows (Guides), Nicola Chambers (V en tu re Scouts), Ray Khawaja (Cubs) and Linda Webster (Playgroup). The collection was


taken up by Philippa Haworth, Susan Parkin­ son and Lucy Robinson. Flags were carried by


P. Chambers, I. Law, M. Armstrong (Union); P. Youles, C. Leech; R. Robinson (Scouts); G. Hinks, M. Nesbit, N. Hutchinson (Calder Cubs); S. Davey, S. Tomlinson, L. Hutchinson (Ribble Cubs); D. Lewthwaite, C. Shaw, D. Wilkinson (Ven­ ture Scouts); R. Picker­ ing, E. Garnett, K. Pat­ terson (Brownies); A. Garnett, E. Lunn, M. Sin- kinson (2nd Read Guides); C. A rm s tr on g , I.. Richards, J. Haggas (3rd


Read Guides). •


mas whist drive in Read Constitutional Club, win­ ners were: Ladies — Mrs A. Wilkinson, Mrs Ensby. Gents — Mrs B. Bren- nand, Mrs E. Brownlow. Mrs A. Cunliffe won


Presentation A the special Christ-


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tended a “Carols by cand­ lelight” evening given by St Mary’s RC schoolchil­ dren, Sabden. Christmas songs were


Packed A packed audience at-


played on recorders and there were readings by Simon Riley, Matthew Aspin, Simon Gorton, Andrew Sowerbutts, Amanda By w a te r , Catherine Smethurst and Louise Prendergast.


£60 raised Winners of Sabden


Nursery School raffle, which raised £60, were: Mrs P. Russell, Lee Rawcliffe, Mrs Ellison, Mrs Hammersley and Mrs Ward.


Chatburn


Lucky spots Winners at the Ribbles-


the special prize, and Mrs R. Hargreaves was MC. A presentation was


made to Mrs R. Har­ greaves for organising the drive and the proceeds of the night were given to the club. There will be no whist drive next week.


Sabden


domino winners were: Mrs S. Ashton, Mrs M. Simm, Mrs M. Wade, Miss E. Brown. Whist — Ladies: Mrs C. Sefton, Clarkson. Gents: Green, Mr H. Raffle: Miss E.


Right cards Sabden Over 60s Club


Mrs A. Mrs. I. Parker. Brown.


Parcels A hundred and nine


Sabden pensioners aged 70 and over received gift parcels thanks to the annual fund-raising effort of the parish council chair­ man, who this year is Mrs Marjorie Walker.


Choir’s visit St Nicholas’s Church


choir, Sabden, visited the Littlemoor sheltered housing centre to enter­ tain pensioners with carols.


dale Club’s domino drive in Chatburn were Mrs Snape and Mrs Tomlin­ son. Mrs Titterington won a prize donated by Mrs Burn. Tea hostesses were Mrs Driver and Mrs Snape. The meeting ended with


MEMBERS of the 2nd Whalley Brownies thought about children less well off than them­ selves for .their Christmas good turn. They collected toys and made crackers filled with


sweets, presenting them to Insp. Trevor Bamber,


Methodist Society.


Missionary


Singers Five members of Chat-


of the NSPCC, in the hope that they would brighten Christmas .for less fortunate children. The Brownies are pic­


tured with Insp. Bamber, Brown Owl Mrs Christine Seed (right) and her assis- tant , Mrs Barbara Nutter.


the collection was taken up by the Alker family. In the evening a service


burn Methodist Sunday School, Jill and Ian Porter and Mark, Naomi and Gareth Johnson raised £2.23 for- the National Children’s Home by carol singing in the village.


Posters Sunday’s Festival of


lessons and carols was conducted by Canon C. R. Butlin at Chatburn Parish Church. The church was deco­


rated with posters depict­ ing the nativity, made by Sunday School scholars under Miss C. Walker’s guidance. Two scholars recited a


community singing and carols with Mrs Frank- land at the piano. The next meeting will be on January 6th.


Chatburn School were en­ tertained at a concert given by the children in the school hall on Friday evening. The juniors took part in


Plays Parents and friends of


poem about the true meaning of Christmas, the Friday Club and Cub Scouts presented a tab­ leau of the nativity and the children sang “Away in a manger.” They had


been trained by Mrs J. Woodward and Miss J. Frankland. The choir sang extracts


Askew, of Long Preston. Readings were given by


Daniel Brown, Sarah Drachenberg, Georgina Moon, Paul Wilson Joelyn Rogan and Carol Wilson. Tea and hot mince pies were served at the close.


Readings


of nine lessons and carols was held, with lessons read by Mrs C. Brad­ shaw, Mr T. Hudson (Church steward), Mrs M.


•Leach (Women’s Fellow­ ship), Mr Neil Turpin (local preacher), Mrs C. Alker, Joanne Robbins, Mrs R. Hudson (choir), J ea n n e t te Harrison (Sunday School) and the minister. Mark Johnson, a


Sunday School scholar, sang “No room for the baby” and the junior choir sang “Away in a manger.” There was an introit by


the choir, “Go tell it on the mountain,” accom­ panied on the guitar by Mr Roy Porter. Organist was Mr C. C. Johnson.


Langho


Friendship The Christmas party of


“ Snow White and the sev en dw a r fs ” and “Baboushka,” produced by


Mrs Mavis Strickland. .The infants gave a


nativity play, written and produced by Mrs Dorothy Bacon. Children and pa­ rents sang carols at the: conclusion.


burn Methodist Church Women’ s Fellowship Christmas party was given by ladies of the Rib- blesdale Club and in­ cluded songs, monologues and carols. Afternoon tea with


Mince pies Entertainment at Chat­


mince pies and trifle was enjoyed by 40 ladies. A bring-and-buy stall at the previous meeting realised £37 for the Women’ s Work section o'f the


from “The Manger to the Cross” and the junior choir “No room for the baby.” Readers were Mr H. Jackson, Mrs M. Clark, Mrs C. Ormerod, Mr R. V. Smith, Mr J. Howarth and Miss M. Thompson. The vicar gave a short


meditation on the theme “Getting it right.” Organ­ ist was Mrs D. M. Brewer.


Mime On Sunday morning


there was a family service at Chatburn Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. T. J. Bradshaw. A nativity mime was pre­ sented by the Sunday School scholars, narrator being Miss Joyce Benson. The choir sang “The


St Leonard’s Friendship Club, Langho, was held at the home of Mrs Wendy Smith, of Rogersfield, when 23 ladies played games, including musical parcels and card bingo. Members p rov id ed supper.


Tosside


Theatre trip On Friday the children


of Tosside School, accom­ panied by parents, friends and teachers, went to see “Jack and Jill and the magic secret” at the Octa­ gon Theatre, Bolton. Some of the children who went on stage to help were Ben Goodill, Sarah Drachenberg and Simon Wilson.


At chapel On Sunday a larg


Virgin Mary had a baby boy,” accompanied on the guitar by Mrs C. Brad­ shaw. Sunday School prizes were presented by Mrs Grant-Townsend and


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wish all their customers old and neiv a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year


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We take this opportunity to


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SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS


PLEASE NOTE


We are closed December 25th/26th/27th and 28th


Open (Limited Hours), December 29th, • 30th and 31st, 8-30 to 12-30 p.m.


Closed January 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1983 OPEN AS USUAL JANUARY 4th, 1983


CHRISTMAS BAY 12 noon — 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. VR BOXING DAY 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — 9 p.m.


CHRISTMAS EVE 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. NEW YEAR'S EVE 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. MONDAY 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. t •


NEW YEAR'S DAY CkfcjX g? i g l H? 12 noon — 2 p.m.


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Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous Ne w Year to all our


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C LO S ED FROM CHR ISTMAS EV E UNTIL W EDNESD A Y , D E C EM B E R 29th, C LO S ED SA TU RDA Y , JA N U A R Y 1st.


O P EN B A N K HOLIDAY MONDAY i f - '&• '&• '&■ '*?•


number o f peopl gathered at Mount Sion Chapel, Tosside, for the service of carols and read- in g s , taken by Mr Stephen Newhouse. Or­ ganist was Mrs Betty


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Once again, the Burnley Express, Nelson Leader Series, Clitheroe Advertiser and Ribble Travel Service have combined their expertise and experience to bring you the 16th Annual Senior Citizens Holiday. This year we have chosen the beautiful West Country base of Weston-Super-Mare.


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TH E WEST CO U N TR Y needs little Introduction. Here are the Mendlp Hills with the scenic Cheddar Gorge and the geologically spectacular caves, plus equally fascinating Wookey Hole..__________


Nearby Is the ancient City of Wells dominated by Its magnificent Cathedral and the Spa City of Bath.


WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is situated only a few miles from the M5 Motorway and Is within comfortable travelling distance of East Lancashire. Set against a backcloth of Weston Woods on Worlebury Hill are Anchor head, the Marine Lake In Madeira Cove, and Knightstone with Its Theatre. The wide promenade curves rouna Weston Bay to the formally laid out Winter Gardens, the Grand Pier and spacious Beach Lawns. Close to the promenade Is gracious Grove Park, whilst overlooking Blrnbeck Peck with Its tiny Island are Prince Consort Gardens. Varied entertainment, excellent shops In and around the town centre combine with the long promenade and restful gardens on level ground to make the West Country resort of Weston-super-Mare an


ideal centre for your holiday.


YOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY SATURDAY Morning departure by Ribble coach from East Lancashire via the Motorways and the Malvern Hills to the gently


meandering Wye Valley. Passing the mins of Tintern Abbey, we by-pass Chepstow and cross the spectacular Severn Bridge before arriving in Weston-super-Mare in the late afternoon.


SUNDAY A free day to explore the attractions ol Weston-super-Mare..


world, the Cheddar Gorge. An optional visit to the TUESDAY


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Morninq'free. Afternoon excursion via the "Rock of Ages” and the Mendip Hills to one of the natural wonders of the 9 -


”-7 Cheodar C ------------*------- J r aves may be made, admission extra. • • • _ . . 3 typically English villages with their


, natural beauty of the litecture and tree-lined


qolden honey coloured stone cottages via the "show village" of Broadway with its long main street. Climbing past Broadway Tower, we continue via Stow-on-the-Wold to picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water, where the River Windrush


flows gently beneath low stone bridges, before returning via the medieval town of Cirencester.


WEDNESDAY Morning free to relax in Weston-super-Mare. A leisurely afternoon excursion via Brent Knoll to the pleasant resort of Burnham-on-Sea, followed by an evening visit to the Winter Gardens for Old Time Music Hall.


THURSDAY Another full day excursion offering scenic beauty, interesting buildings i


Blagdon Lake and Chew ircnitect


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depart for Wookey Hole c ii.L j : . limi.. k., «


^..nitecture, the Abbey ’, and Pulteney Bridge across the River Avon. After time for sightseeing and a packed e on the edge of thei Mend


cave i admission to Madame Tussaud's Store Room.


Mendip Hills by the river long before history began, and lived in by man more than 2,000 years ago. __________ included together with an exhibition of hand-made paper-making, Lady Bangor’s Fairground Collection, and


Lia ,;..a. i ew Valley to the elegant city of Bath which is famed tor its Roman Baths, superb


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Wookey Hole! We travel via ---- ~ •’


’ Georgian _ lunch, we


ndip Hills. Time will be allowed to view the Great Cave torn


. . formed in the Admission to the


FRIDAY Morning free. Afternoon excursion to the ancient city of Weils allowing time to visit the magnificent 13th century


arranged for the evening. SATURDAY


, moated Bishop’s Palace, almshouses and, of course, olde worlde shops. A Farewell Party Night will be •


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Morning departure from Weston-super-Mare for the journey via the Motorways, to Lancashire where arrival is due in the lateafternoon.


T h e co s t of your holiday d oe s not Include 1. Lunches en route to and from Weston-Super-Mare. 2. Service Charges at the Beach and Dorville Hotels which are left to the guests own discretion.


request, and on payment of a Non-refundable Deposit of £20.00 per person. The Balance is payable not later than 19th March. 1903.


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was the turn of St Barth olomew’s Church, Tos side, to hold a carol ser­ vice, conducted by the Rev. Greg Hoyland. Readings were by Mr


On Sunday evening it Come to BARKERS FOR YOUR LAST MINUTE


CHRISTMAS GIFTS SEASON’S GREETINGS


TO ALL CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS


PLEASE NOTE o u r Market S ta ll will be open Friday, December 24th and Friday, December


31 s i, c lo se d December 25th-28th, January 1sJ 1 S h o p and Nursery open till C h r is tm a s Eve, December 24th


Pauline Brown, Joelyn Rogan, Mrs Kaye Moon Stephen Newhouse, Mrs Vera Newhouse and Mr May Wharton. Organist was Mr


S h o p o n ly open D e cember 29th/30th/31st and c lo s e d December 25th/26th/27th/28th, also Jan u a ry 1st/2nd/3rd, 1983


AT CLITHEROE MARKET TUESDAY AND SATURDAY ^ CLITHEROE *


Frances Powl. The offer­ tory was taken up by Mrs May Wharton and Mr Ken Cross.


Toy service Gifts of all sorts of toys


from books to a tricycle, were brought by the chil­ dren of Tosside School to a service at St Barth olomew’s Church taken by


the Rev. Greg Hoyland. Organis t was Mr


Frances Powl. The read­ ing was by Tracy Lever- ton, the collection was taken by Daniel Brown and the gifts were given to St Denys, Clitheroe.


Hit tree


WADDINGTON motorist Mr Neil Moorhouse, Lower Newhouse Farm, escaped injury when car went out of control an icy stretch of the A59 near Gisburn and hit : tree. The accident- hap pened on Friday evening.


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Happy and ^ Prosperous New Year §


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thanks for your support in 1982


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