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Clitlieroe Advertiser & Times, January 7th, 1988 5


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Helen’s Church, Wadding­ ton, entertained their par­


ents and friends at an informal concert in the vil­ lage primary school. Their versatility was


demonstrated in a wide range of items from a trumpet solo to a'cello and violin duet. The concert was organ­


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brief report on the work of the choir during the year, mentioning the diocesan and national awards which had been gained. She was iresented with a bouquet >y Rachel Scholes in


appreciation of all her work on behalf of the church and choir. Gifts were presented to Mrs Dugdale for making


collars and surplices and Miss C. Moverley for her work in keeping the whites” freshly laun­


dered. Another was sent to Mrs H. Tomlinson, who repairs the cassocks.


sons and carols on Sunday afternoon was enjoyed by an appreciative congrega­ tion in St Helen’s Church, Waddington. Joseph Starbuck sang


athan Cunliffe led the choir in procession to their stalls. Lessons were read by


Festival The Festival of nine les­


YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a storylime of Christmas tales at Whalley Library, read by deputy district librarian Mrs S. Holden. It attracted children up to seven years of age, who also joined in Christmas competitions and a word


seven years search.


conducted by Canon Chard and Mrs W, I. Todd was


Rimington


the organist. The Christmas festival oG aSO n a l


was marred by news of the^ Rimington enjoyed a death of a former vicar of seasonaj touch with its WI


Bishop of Chester, the Rt. Rev. Victor Whitsey, on


Christmas Day.


the first verse of “Once in Royal David’s City” at the west end of the church, before Cross bearer Jon­


Daniel Wood (chorister), Zoe Bush (Sunday School teacher), Mr Peter Cun­ liffe (head teacher of Wad­ dington and West Brad­ ford CE Primary School), Mr Stanley Taylor (sides- m a n ) , Mrs D o re e n Edmondson (Mothers’ Union member), Mr Aidan Hughes (bellringer), Mrs Jean Hartley (director of


music ‘ — ' \ Ted Rowbottom (church­ warden) and the Vicar. Traditional hymns and


heralded at Downham by the church bells being rung by a trio including a Jewish gentleman and a ra th e r s t ra n g e lady. Fagin, alias Geoffrey Braithwaite, and Keith' Hall attired as a lady, were joined by Walter


Odd ringers! The New Year was


dress was a party held at the Assheton Arms, where many villagers and friends enjoyed dinner and danc­ ing in a festive, friendly atmosphere. As part of the celebrations, fireworks were let off outside the


Robinson. The reason for the fancy


carols were interspersed Holy Uommumon service with items by the choir, was ie c


including "Cradle Song,” arranged by John Rutter, “The Linden Tree Carol”


Flemish, German, Swed- sh and Appalachian


Holy Communion service Leonard s


First service A re-dedication and


Church, Downham, as the first of the new year. Canon F. E. Chard offi-


and “The first Christmas.” ciated and Mrs W. I. Todd Some of the music was of was organist.


origin. Solos in Long, Long


Ago,” by Richard Shep­ herd, were sung by Rachel Bryan and Peter Cunliffe. The choir was conducted


th e organ v o lu n ta ry “Noels” by D’Aquin.


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Waiting Confirmation by the


Queen in Council is being awaited by Pendleton parishioners for the pro­ posal of a joint benefice with Sabden. It is understood that the


Bashall Eaves Arizona


by Mrs Hartley and organ­ ist was Mr Donald Hart-


attendance at the first meeting of the year for Bashall Eaves WI, when


There was a very good w„o mr uonaia nan,- Miss M- Hetherington, of


slides. She was thanked by Mrs A. Fox. President Miss M. Spur­


geon extended New Year wishes to members. Mrs J. Bargh is to be delegate to the spring council meeting at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, on March 1st. Mrs M. Hargreaves and


p ro p o s a l h a s b e e n approved by the Church Commissioners and once it has been confirmed by the Queen in Council, the Vicar of Sabden, the Rev. Denis McWilliam, will also be Vicar at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton. The two parishes will


retain their own identities. The former priest-in-


charge at Pendleton, the Rev. John Cole, left in the autumn of 1986 to take up work as St Hugh’s Mis- sioner for South Humber­


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Junior choir There is the possibility


of forming a junior choir at All Saints’ Church, Pend­ leton. Interested young­ sters, or parents who feel their children would like to become choristers, are asked to contact Miss Edna Bannister with a view to a meeting being held to make plans.


Downham


Traditional The choir of St Leon­


ard’s Church, Downham,


lage singing carois. M u c h - a p p re c ia te d


Downham and re t ired members touring the vil-


refreshments were pro­ vided at the Black Bull Hotel by Pam Gillespie. The weather was kind to the singers, who were well received, and a Final stop was made at the home of member Mrs Jackie Wil­


son. Part of the £75 raised


will go as prize money for


the annual fancy dress p a ra d e and th e r e s t towards helping disabled children.


Whalley


Commitment In Whalley Methodist


C h u rc h , b e a u t i fu l ly decorated by Miss Mavis Chaddock and her friends,


co v en an t s e rv ic e on


ment by Susan Evans and W in n in g h a n d s Julie Middleton, two teen-


Sunday. A feature of the service was the call to commit­


age members of the church At Sabden Over 60s who each made personal Christmas drive, dominio declarations of their Chris- winners were — Miss E. tian dedication.


Sabden 3


lowed by communion. Whist — Ladies: Mrs C. Organist was Mr Norman Sefton, Mrs A. Denney.


The covenant was fol- and Mrs L. Knowles, Yates. Newton g & r j . s s - Part',,ime


village hall committees joined forces for the chil­ dren’s Christmas party on Saturday. The children were entertained by magi­ cian Shaun McCree, who was assisted by Mark Parker and Nicola Bristol. After tea, a few games


Newton and Slaidburn


Mrs S. Finch are to attend were played. A disco danc- a one-day course on tat- !aE competition judged by ting at Whalley Adult Centre. A competition for a sou­


venir from abroad was won by Mrs Bargh, Mrs A. Holden and Miss Spur­ geon. Raffle prizes, given by Mrs N. Clegg, were won by Mrs P. Colley and Mrs R. Wood. Tea and biscuits was served by Mrs Colley and Mrs K. Nowell. M e m b e r s w e r e


Holden


Concert Chairman at Holden


Chapel’s Christmas con­ cert was Mr S. Blackburn, of Clitheroe. The evening commenced with prayer and th e c h a i rm a n ’s address. Recitations were given


Hayes, Mr H. Swannick


Gents: Mrs I. Flannagan, Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mr F. Cottam. Domino winners at the


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New Year social were Mrs N. Hargreaves and V. Lightbown. Whist — Gents: Mr Fred Cottam. Ladies: Mrs Nellie Mar­ shall. Raffle: Miss E. Hayes.


Martin Top Mr E. Raw was won by: morning service at Salem


Light theme The Chris tmas Day


A bandleader known all


over eounty


reminded that creative sewing classes will recom­ mence on January 12th.


A FORMER local bandleader and leading sportsman, Mr David William Boocock, of Padiham Road, Sabden, has died, aged 77.


lar local character, well Wiswell Moor Quarry and loved in the village and later at quarries in Bar- known throughout East noldswick and Mellor. Lancashire for his musical In later years he worked and sporting interests.


Mr Boocock was a popu- worked for many years at


20s he played the drums and warehouseman at Spa with Read and Simonstone Mill, in Padiham. Brass Band and for local Mr Boocock was a mem- dance band The Astorians. her of St Nicholas’s Parish He played for many of Church, Sabden, serving


In nis teens and early retired at 65 was a driver as a driver and when he


by Ben Ferguson, Jenny and Robert Darlington, Darren and Oliver Rush- ton, James Taylor, Danny Ingham, Vicki, Angela and Tony Kelsall, Charlotte Morris, John Cornthwaite, Sarah and Michael Bur­ g e s s , Ja ck ie T rav e s , Andrew Hine-Hackney and Elizabeth Wrigley.


augmented by friends and villagers, began Christmas Sunday School sang “Have in a traditional manner by you any room,” “Wind carol singing in Twiston, through the olive trees” followed by carolling round th e village on Christmas Eve. Mrs Frances Robinson


was the collector of money and carol requests and


£117 was raised for charity Walker, Mrs Dugdale and and church choir funds. Mrs Smith. After a rest, the choir The choir sang “Ring


and “Calypso Carol.” Solos were sung by Grace Kel­ sall, Mrs Dorothy Dug­ dale, Mrs Stella Smith and Mr J. Blakey, with duets by Gillian and Philip


was again in action on out, 0 Christmas Bells,” Sunday for the carol ser- “Hark, how sweet their vice. The traditional nine chime,” and “Mary’s Boy lessons were read by Mr Child." N. Lund, Mr P. Loftus, After the distribution of Mr M. McFall, Miss M. Sunday School prizes, the Barton, Mrs S. Taylor, concert was brought to an Miss J. Oldfield, Miss K. end with the singing of Scott, Mr T. McLean and “All Hail the power of the Vicar, Canon F. E. Jesu’s name.” Supper was Chard.


choir and a duet “Silent- for the evening were Mr Night” by Mrs E. Scott F. Waddington, Mr B. and Mrs D. Braithwaite. Ashton, Mr M. Blakey and Christmas services were Mrs B. Harrison.


Carols were sung by the School rooms. Organists served in the Sunday


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the top variety artistes at as a sidesman and PCC Accrington Hippodrome in member in his younger the late 1940s and early days. In addition to his 1950s, before forming his wife, he leaves a son, own band “ Boocock’s John, who lives in Sabden, Modernists.” Throughout and daughters Eileen and the 1950s the Modernists Rita.


played at all the dance halls throughout Lanca­ shire and Yorkshire. As a sportsman he was known for his cricketing


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Club in its heyday during the 1950s and '60s, when the club won many hon­ ours in the Ribble Valley Cricket League and Burn­ ley and District Amateur


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batsman, he was instru­ mental in coaching and encouraging youngsters in


the sport. He acted as Sabden’s


groundsman at the former Red Gate pitch for many years and when he ended his playing days, served as


held a t St Nicholas's Church on Monday, fol­ lowed by cremation at Burnley.


A funeral service was C a ll in soon


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In the evening a family


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