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Winning hands At Sabden Over 60s’


Monday social, domino winners were: Mr R. Eden, Miss E. Hayes, Mrs Lightbown, Mrs M. Simm and Mrs F. Boocock. Whist: Ladies — Mrs N. Dixon, Mrs M. Wade and Mrs C. Sefton (joint). Gents — Mrs G. Walms- ley, Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mrs C. Sefton. Thursday’s dominoes:


•Mr R. Eden. Whist: L a d i e s — M rs A. Howarth. Gents — Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mr R. Eden.


Youngsters praised


[ .IKMBEKS of a (.’lithe-roe I 'outh club have received a | pedal pat on the back I i-om their leaders. I The ov e r 1-ls a t th e [ enior youth club based at ■ Trinity Youth and Com- I n u n i t y C e n t r e a r e liescribed as "a very pleas- j-.nt croup of individuals." | The c e n t r e 's a n n u a l report says: "A lot of the I couth club time has been l-pent outside the c entre laid we feel that this has I riven the members a less Insular look about meeting | ither people. I "When we have visitors. I 'lir young people feel it I heir r ight to welcome I hem and talk to them. I >ur visiting speakers have


l aid that they are an easy I roup to feel comfortable


I vith." Notes


iver roadside verges, but Is involved is not very


other European coun- tively few birds of prey, relatively conspicuous,


ee one of the rarer spo- ier. This is a moorland I colonised Northern cently. probably from ceding habitat has been ltion with conifers.


■ Rowland, though sub- >f interference. Outside ds disperse, often to the years ago I regularly


commissioned: Mrs Muriel Reid (enrolling member), Mrs P. Shapcott (secre­ tary), Mrs J. Andrew (treasurer) and Mrs B. Totty (sick visitor), Mrs L. Barnes, Mrs V. Bennett, Mrs M. Etches, Mrs C. Jones, Mrs M. West and Mrs V. Wildman. The next meeting will


GRINDLETON


be on November 1st, with Communion in church fol­ lowed by a hot-pot supper in school.


Mrs V. Lightbown, Mrs F. Boocock, Mrs D. Bass and


School enjoyed a happy and successful harvest ser­ vice on Friday morning. Children from all classes, including the nursery, took part in songs, read­ ings and poems and the school was decorated with harvest gifts. More than 60 parents and friends packed in and afterwards the children took their harvest gifts to the elderly and sick in the village.


Packed Sabden County Primary


has announced the winners of its best-kept gardens competition. The trophies will be awarded at a Par­ ish Council event later in the year to the following: Large garden — Mr


Gardens contest Sabden Parish Council


D. Graham, 23 Whalley Road; Mrs E. Broadley, 12 Whins Avenue; Mr J. Bowker, 33 Whalley Road. Hanging baskets — Mr A. Parfitt, 10 St Nicholas Avenue; Mr Les Barnes, Whalley Road; Mr Chris Hackett, 25 Pendle Street East. The judging was carried


David Bromley, 91 Padi- ham Road; Mrs Lambert, 22 Stubbins Lane; Mrs J. Ashworth, 17 Padiham Road. Medium — Mrs E. Sutheran, 5 Clitheroe Road; Mr H. Hunt, 68 Padiham Road; Mrs M. Knowles, 95 Clitheroe Road. Small — Mrs M. Parkinson, 51 Whalley Road; Mrs Mary Ragnall, 5 Littlemoor House; Miss Heyes, 85 Whalley Road. Special features — Mrs


ds in the Stocks Reser- I have seen hardly any


i- three years, so was nale and female there


;e. The female is other- ae male is a handsome ps.


: is the prominent white over the ground hoping


Ivithout any preliminary Jin the air. he did shake »hree times, before disap-


TONY COOKER


Seemingly ignoring the assing it, but the male e to bathe. Standing up gave himself a thorough


READ


packed to the doors for the family harvest festival ser­ vice on Sunday morning. Almost 150 gifts were given by the children of Read for distribution to the elderly and sick of the village. Some were also taken to nursing homes. The Sunday school chil­


Begging bowls Read C h u rch was


garden centre, a silent auction and a “question time” with advice for gar­ deners on show prepara­ tion are all on the pror gramme for Read Show Society’s forthcoming sea­ son. At the fifth AGM, held


Planning ahead A hoe-down, a visit to a


in Read Constitutional Club, president Mrs M. Dearing thanked the com­ mittee and retiring officers for their efforts over the


past year. Mr A. Slater was re-e­


lected chairman. Vice- chairman is Mrs D. Collin- son, se c re ta ry Mrs I. Baldwin, treasurer Mrs A. Slater and Press and pub­ licity officer Mrs S. Lord. On the show committee


are Mrs J. Burnett-Hurst, Mrs L. Wells, Mrs B. Tottv and Mr J. Baldwin.


GISBURN


paraded to the altar by Elizabeth Thwaite, Naomi Clark and Emma Beau­ mont and readings were given by two members of the farming community, Mr H. Rowntree and Mr D. Nicklin. Offerings of harves t produce were made by farmer Mr G. Bargh and housewife Mrs S. Speight. Many children took har­


sphere prevailed at St Mary's Church, Gisburn, on Sunday morning, at the service of harvest thanks­ giving conducted by the vicar, the Rev. H. L. Clark. Brownie colours were


Happy occasion A happy family atmo­


the harvest theme, saying it should be gathered in and enjoyed, but shared with others. He drew a parallel with life, which should be lived to the full, with compassion for those less blessed. Mr D. Jury read the lesson and Mr Norman Clark was the organist. On Monday, harvest


Recreation Ground will take place on Monday, at 7-30 p.m., in St Ambrose Parish Hall. Anyone who is interested in the playing fields is invited to attend, especially those with new ideas or offers of help.


Ideas sought The AGM of Grindleton


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Thank you Before Simonstone Par­


out by members of Sabden Horticultural Society.


vest gifts to the altar and then gathered at the chan­ cel steps to sing “Lord of the Harvest" and “Paint Box,” accompanied by Mr Clark on guitar. During the service the


ish Council’s meeting, retiring clerk Mrs Helen Patchett was presented with a basket of flowers from all the councillors and chairman Mrs P. Jelley thanked her for her ser­ vices over the past 24 years. Couns.Mrs J. Pattie and


dren presented a small p lay le t based on the “Rainbow People,” the theme of which was that if everything was shared, everyone would have suf­ ficient. They went round with begging bowls and the proceeds of £67 are to be,sent to the Save the Children Fund. Guest p reacher for


Evensong was Canon Edmund Wynne.


Read Constitutional Club, prizewinners were: Ladies — Mrs J. Coward, Mrs P. Longbottom. Gents — Mrs Cropper, Mrs E. Hutchin­ son. The special prize was


All the aces At the whist drive in


won by Mrs J. Bailey and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


holding a social evening on


Social Read Football Club is


Saturday night in Read Constitutional Club. All are welcome.


Stepping out Read Parish Church will


be taking p a r t in the Whalley Abbey sponsored pilgrimage on October 15tn, when five routes from all over the Black­ burn diocese will converge on Whalley Abbey for community hymn singing. Read is on route A,


fully decorated by ladies of the church and gifts of produce were later distri­ buted to elderly and infirm parishioners and local hospitals.


Thwaite and Katherine F o s te r a s s is te d th e churchwardens to take up the collection and Mr R. Winckley was organist. The church was beauti­


Tricks and spots There were 17'/z tables


at the whist and domino drive held in the Festival Hall, Gisburn. MCs were Mrs B. Wall and Mrs M. Norcross. Whist winners: Ladies


baptism took place of Camilla Jane Esling, of Ellenthorpe, Gisburn, who was welcomed into the family of the church by the large congregation. B r o w n ie s H e le n


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B. Hemingway agreed to remove the dead tree on the Colroy Estate, oppo­ site the Stork Hotel, and to replace it with a suit­ able sapling as soon as possible. Complaints about a blocked drain on Black­ burn Road are to be reported to the appropri­ ate authority. Some councillors agreed


ters was again discussed at length and a sub-com­ mittee is to meet repre­ sentatives from various bodies on s i te in an attempt to expedite the matter. The Ribble Valley authority is to be con­ tacted with a view to planting bulbs in the woodland area adjacent to Whalley Road. The next meeting is on October 28th, at 7-30 p.m.


to clean up the area in Simonstone Lane where materials had spilled from a lorry. The problem of bus shel­


— B. Farrow, E. Dawkes, M. Bairstow, B. Bren­ nan d. Men: A. H a r ­ greaves, M. Robinson, H. Jackson, T. Cowperth- waite. Dominoes: Mrs Speak,


A. Barker, H. Wolfenden, Mrs Broderick, A. Oddy, E. Howarth. Raffle: E. Thwaite, A. Stott, Mr Brown.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLANDi


Bolton-by-Bowland village hall whist and domino


Hall funds There were 17 tables for


drive in aid of funds. MCs were Mr W. Crossley for whist and Mr H. Pickard for dominoes. Whist winners: Ladies


Club had a successful bulb sale last Thursday. Many varieties were on offer and it was an opportunity to renew membership


Bulb sale Simonstone Garden


servation Club is selling peanuts for the birds. The nuts cost 35p per pound and are available from Mrs Jean Pattie.


CHATBURN


— Mrs J. Cowperthwaite, Mr D. Wright, Miss M. Brennand. Gents — Mr J. Dixon, Mrs A. Phillips, Mr F. Boothman. Dominoes: Mrs S.


going from Foulridge via Nelson, Burnley and Padi­ ham. Money will go to Whalley Abbey Restora­ tion fund for urgent roof


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started its 1988/89 pro­ gramme with an excellent attendance for an enrol­ ment service in St John’s Parish Church. During Communion, the following committee members were


Ready to serve Read Mothers’ Union


was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, at a domino drive. Winners were Mrs A. Preston and Mrs A. Palmer. Tea hostesses were Mrs


Lucky spots An enjoyable afternoon


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Parker, Mrs Lofthouse, Mrs Howarth, David Howarth, Mr H. Procter, Mr J. Ripley. Raffle: Miss M. Pye, Mr


Bowland YFC met in Sawley School for an informative talk and two videos shown by Clitheroe Police on the dangers of drinking and driving. The vote of thanks was


Police videos Members of Bolton-by-


E. Campbell, Mrs I. Townson and Mrs M. F ran k lan d . Birth d ay greetings were sung for Mrs E. Campbell, Mrs A. Palmer and Mrs M. Ridg- way.


proposed by Richard Armer. Next week there is a visit to the National Wes tmin s ter Bank in Clitheroe. Members are asked to meet in the vil­ lage at 6-45 p.m.


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crowd a s sem bled to decorate the church with flowers, fruit and veget­ ables for the harves t E u ch a r is t on Sunday morning, conducted by the vicar. Younger members of the Sunday School and children from the creche presented their gifts at the altar. Fr Vaughan spoke on


friends were in church to hear the children sing har­ vest hymns. Aimee Green read the lesson and Mrs Yvonne Needham was the organist. On Saturday, a good


St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, began on Fri­ day morning, when chil­ dren from the day school presented gifts of produce to the vicar, Fr Trevor Vaughan. Many m o th e rs and


Sharing is theme Harvest celebrations at


School primary depart­ ment sang a special song. The preacher was the Rev Graeme Halls and organist was Mr Clifford Johnson. The evening service was


WADDINGTON


shared with members of Christ Church and lessons were read by the vicar, the Rev Walter Drain. At both services there


Trophy night Bowlers of Waddington


tributed on Monday among the sick and elderly of the .village.


Christian home and upbringing in ’ a society which tends to forget and neglect Christian values and standards was the theme chosen by the Vicar of Chatburn, the Rev. Walter Drain, at Sunday morning’s service of bap­ tism. Mr Drain baptised the son of Amanda Jayne and John Hodgson, Liam John.


Values The importance of a


help add that special spar­ kle to Chatburn's fire­ works display on Bonfire Night. Any amount is wel­ come, no m a t te r how small. Money can be handed to members of the Playing Fields Committee.


Sparkle Donations are needed to


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was music by the choir under the direction of Miss Gladys Parkinson. Harvest gifts were dis­


Village Club held their annual presentation night, with Mrs Eva Cartwright presenting cups and tro­ phies to the winners and runners-up. j A buffet! supper was


served by the steward and stewardess and music was provided by Rowland Ford at the organ] Competition results:


R e f r e s hm e n t s w e re served.


held on Saturday in the school hall at 2-30 p.m.


A jumble sale will be


be on October 13th, when the speaker will be the Rev. J . Needham, of Clitheroe.


The next meeting will


Spoffs Trophy was won by G. Stephens, doubles by D. Underwood and F. Hall, the President’s Cup by A. Kirby, summer handicap by J. Atkinson and the Ladies' Cup by J. Howarth. ■ I


Rev. Elaine Halls, who spoke about "The Diary of a Church Mouse,” based on a poem by John Betje­ man.


dance at Waddington Methodist Women’s Fel­ lowship (Network) for the first meeting of the new season on Thursday after­ noon. The speaker was the


Church mouse There was a good atten-


the chairman and the pian­ ist was Mrs P. Fisher.


Mrs C. Greenwood was


and a large variety of flow­ ers decorated St Helen’s Church, Waddington, for harvest thanksgiving ser­ vices on Sunday. During Sung Eucharist,


Choir awards The fruits of harvest


awards made at the Royal School of Church Music service the previous day in Bradford Cathedral were made to members of the choir. Catherine Bullock and


ly SM U M !


Union, West Bradford, began its new session with a service in church, con­ ducted by Canon C. F. Goodchild, who made intercessions on behalf of the MU in the parish and throughout the world. Mrs M. Mackenzie was the organist. The AGM followed in


Highlights St Catherine’s Mothers'


Andrea Whybrow are now Provost's Choristers and Andrea has also gained the red ribbon of the full cho­ rister. Daniel Wood has become a Bishop’s Choris­ ter and Charlotte Chappell a St Cecilia chorister. There was a large atten­


dance at the family service in the afternoon, when children brought boxes and baskets of harvest produce. These were dis­ tributed the following morning to the house­ bound and elderly in the village.


bers were thanked for all the work they had done in their different offices — secretary Mrs Mackenzie, tre a su re r Mrs Smith, Deanery representative Mrs D. Clark, sick visitor and overseas representa­ tive Mrs R. Hindle and magazine representative Mrs D. Sellers. Mrs Clark was espe­


the Sunday School. Mrs Mackenzie reported on the highlights of the session and tributes were paid to two founder members who had died, Mrs E. Tit- terington and Mrs A. Tit- terington. Mrs D. Smith presented the financial statement. The committee mem­


cially thanked for provid­ ing transport to Deanery meetings. All agreed to continue in office. Mrs N. Goodchild


showed a programme of colour slides entitled “English Heritage," begin­ ning with the earliest known village churches and showing some of the magnificent cathedrals and other buildings which attract millions of tourists each year. Mrs Mackenzie thanked


Musical start A successful harvest


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