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Chaplain will live in Abbey grounds


THE new domestic chap­ lain to the Bishop of Blackburn is to be the Rev. Colin Henry Wil­ liams. who will also become chaplain of Whal-


le.v Abbey. He replaces the Rev.


Paul Warren, a former vicar of Langho and now Rector of Standish.


mer lawyer, will take up iiis duties in September and will live in Whaley Bodge in the Abbey grounds.


Mr Williams (36), a for­ READ


from May 15th to 20th and there will be a meeting in Read School on Monday, at 7-30 p.m., to co-ordi­ nate this year’s arrange­ ments. More people are desperately needed to help with the work, which is shared between Read and Simonstone.


Plan campaign Christian Aid Week is


Southport in 1952, he gra­ duated from Pembroke College, Oxford, in 1973, in law. and is now an M.A.


Born and brought up in


. in 1981. All Mr Williams’ min­


practised law in Wigan. In 1980 he went to St Ste­ phen's House, Oxford, graduating with a B.A. degree in theology and becoming an M.A. in 1983. He was ordained a deacon


Before his ordination he


i; where he was curate of St • * Paul. Stonycroft, from 1981-8-1 and then team vicar of St Mary, Walton.


istry has been served in the Diocese of Liverpool,


■ | Mr Williams is a baehe- | r lor and lists his hobbies as L walking and singing.


Joint owners o f hotel


moves, Mr Bancroft, direc tor and part- owner, has increased his shareholding. Mr Howarth, executive chef and co-director, has acquired an equal shareholding and the company will be man­ aged jointly by both directors. Refurbishment of the


FOLLOWING acquisi­ tions at Northcote Manor, Langho, the country house hotel is now owned by Mr Craig Bancroft and Mr Nigel Howarth. U nder th e n e w


remaining bedrooms will be completed in the spring.


services held in Read C h u rc h w e re w ell received, with good atten­ dance at both. Members of the Mothers’ Union contri­ buted Mothering Sunday cards to the children in the morning and at Evensong four memorial bands on the cross were dedicated in memory of Mrs Doris Bennett, Mrs Marjorie McKeand, Mrs Mary Wil­ kinson and Mrs Eleanor Bracewell. The services were conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Alan Reid.


Memorial bands Two Mothering Sunday


Ailments Despi te appal l ing


weather, there was a good turnout at Read Mothers’ Union when Mr Bill Read gave a humorous talk on homeopathic medicine. He detailed various


vitamin, mineral and her­ bal remedies available for a range of everyday ail­ ments, recommending the taking of cod liver oil for arthritis.


of Read Cricket Club, has organised an “Oo la la" French evening in the cricket pavilion on March 25th. Champagne and wine will be available, with a French-style buf­ fet, and tickets can be obtained from Mr Hart (Padiham 72281).


Oo la la Mr Mike Hart, on behalf


Church is holding a holi­ day club at church from March 20th to 22nd, open to children between 7 and 11.


Holiday time Read United Reformed


hours each day, led by Phil and Lythan Nevard. Fur­ th e r d e ta i ls can be obtained from Mrs Anne Wild (Padiham 72810).


It will operate for four


Cubs win On Saturday, both Read


Cub Scout packs took part in the Burnley District


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six-a-side football competi­ tion.


tely went out after the first round, having drawn two games and lost one. However, the team man­ aged to draw against the winners for the previous two years, Pegasus.


quarter-finals with two wins and a draw and went through to the semi-finals on penalties. The team then turned in a dynamic performance to win 3-0 and reach the final.


Ribble pack reached the


Bennett, Greig Smith, Andrew W h i t ta k e r , Edward Wood, James Andrew, Michael Dalb.v, James Webster and Dun­ can Bennett. Assistant District Commissioner for Cubs Mr Neville Graham and his helpers were thanked for organising an enjoyable and exciting afternoon.


Ribble emerged the win­ ners over St Stephens by 1-0. James Webster was the player of the competi­ tion and the leading scorer with seven goals. In the squad were: Peter Howarth, Russell


In a close fought game,


whist drive in Read Con­ stitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs Cropper, Mrs E. Brownhill. Gents — Mrs P. Larkin, Mrs E. Hutchinson. Special prize was won


All the aces Prizewinners at the


Calder pack unfortuna­


St Helen’s Church, Wad- dington, on Mothering Sunday attracted a large congregation and the .full choir was in attendance, under the direction of Mrs Jean Hartley. The introit was “Come,


Family duet The Eucharist service at


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Mrs E. Loxham, Miss M. Bridge, Mrs D. Edmond­ son, Mrs A. Postlethwaite, Mrs P. Fisher, Mrs A. Lodge, Mrs C. Cackovic, Mrs C. Rushton, Mrs M. Banks, Mrs M. Whittaker and Mrs J. Fallowes. Mrs C. Baines was the


dearest Lord” and instead of the anthem, a duet by Maurice Greene, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” was sung by mother and d a u g h te r Paula and Andrea Whybrow. Prayers of thanksgiving


organist and Mrs L. Cow- gill and Mrs M. Spensley took up the collection. Mrs C. Greenwood and Mrs L. . Bird welcomed visitors as , they entered the church. A fter the se rv ic e,


refreshments were served by St Helen’s members and Mrs Goodchild thanked Mrs Wallwork and all who had taken part.


were offered by the Vicar, Canon C. F. Goodchild, for the blessings of home and family life and intercession made for God’s blessing on all who have the care and upbringing of children. In the afternoon, a spe­


cial Mothering Sunday service was held for chil­ dren and their parents. The organist for the day was Mr Donald Hartley. The children received


Waddington Methodist Church took the form of a family service in celebra­ tion of Mothering Sunday. The preacher was Mr Eric Dixon, of Clitheroe, and the lesson was read by Susan Reed and Jane Phil­ lip.


In celebration Morning worship at


posies of daffodils. The Vicar was assisted in giv­ ing out the flowers by cho­ risters Sarah Baron, Jon­ athan Dugdale and Ben Whitham, who was cru­ cifer.


Inspiring A large congregation


by Mrs M. Grime and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


Show day Read Show Society will


be holding its annual Spring Show in Read School on March 18th, at 2 p.m. New members are always welcome and fur­ th e r d e ta i ls can be obtained from show chair­ man Mr A. Slater, 11 Whalley Road, Read.


HURSTGREEN'


Mrs M. Buckingham, Mr A. Hayhurst, Mr F. Brown. Raffle: Mrs M. Buck­


ingham.


Green Over 60s drive were: Ladies — Mrs E. Ainsworth, Mrs C. Hol­ den. Gents — Mr B. Knowles, Mr C. Haworth. Dominoes: Mrs Bolton,


Over 60s Whist winners at Hurst


from all the main denomi­ nations met in St Helen’s Church, Waddington, for the Women’s World Day of Prayer service, arranged by the women of Burma. Mrs N. M. Goodchild


sang “The Family of Man” and “Let there be love shared among us.” Flow­ ers were distributed by the children to their moth­ ers and ladies of the con­ gregation. Refreshments were served by the men. The evening service was


Sunday School scholars


led by the Rev. James Needham, of Clitheroe.


Support needed Mrs Wagstaff, a Moth­


welcomed everyone and pointed out th a t , in r e s p o n s e to many requests, the service was being held in St Helen’s Church this year instead of the Sunday School, which had been used in previous years. Mrs Kate Wallwork gave an inspiring address


ers’ Union member who has recently moved to Waddington, was wel­ comed to St Helen’s branch by Mrs N. Good- child, the Enrolling Mem­ ber." Canon C. F. Goodchild


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PICTURED at the exhibition for the Itimington map project are, from the left- Alan Stott, Mrs Marie Ashton, Mrs Edna Jackson with her family tree, Miss Mary Bairstow, Mrs Mary Stott, Mr Bert Thistlethwaile and Mr Brian


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Daffodils Chatburn Methodist


Church’s family service for Mothering Sunday was conducted by the Rev. Eric Joselin. Scholars of the Sunday


on the theme “Lord, teach us to pray,” with special reference to the difficulties of Burmese Christians, who form a small minority in comparison with a huge Buddhist population. In 1979, th ree MU


conducted a short service and gave a talk with spe­ cial reference to the con­ firmation service and Mothering Sunday. Mem­ bers’ questions were ans­ wered and they were asked for help in support­ ing the newly-confirmed members in their church life. Lady Day celebrations


members from Burma were allowed to attend the


presented by the vicar, the Rev.Walter Drain, who thanked the teachers for their valuable service over the past year. Prizewinners included


CHIPPING


School presented bunches of daffodils to their moth­ ers and all ladies in the congregation received painted doyleys made by the scholars in Sunday School. There were readings by Naomi Kennedy, Howard


Steven Harrison, Jason Bennett, Helen and Julia Parkinson, Jonathan and Ruth Drain, Richard Read, Leanne Kennedy, Laura Parkinson, Katie and John Read, Sarah Wilson, Rachel Drain, Simon Read, Sam and Dan Wrathall, Matthew Ken­ nedy, Philippa Murphy, Scott Turner, Steven Turner and Vicki Entwis-


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Jackson and Kathryn Wil­ kinson and the collection was taken up by Gillian Wilkinson, Helen Bat- tersby, Stephen Townson and Andrew Hurst. “I will bring to you” was


worldwide conference in Australia, the first time they had been allowed to leave their country for 20 years. Last year, three rep resen tat iv es were again allowed to take part in the conference. Leader for the service


will be on April 3rd, when arrangements will be made for transport for all members wishing to attend the service at Skip- ton, at 2-15 p.m. An invitation was read


Watching spots A domino drive was


was Mrs B. Barlow. Read­ ers were Mrs W. Fisher,


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from the Bolton-by-Bow- land branch to its meeting on April 19th, at 7-30 p.m., when the speaker will be magistrate Mr Norman Lund. Transport will also be arranged. At the next meeting, on


April 5th, at 2 p.m., the s p e a k e r wil l be Mrs Dorothy Bently on “Social concern." The vicar was thanked


by Mrs D. Edmondson and Mrs J. Fallowes served refreshments.


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Bowland YFC travelled to Dugdale’s Farm, Slaid- burn, home of Mr and Mrs R. Towler, where Mrs Towler demonstrated her hobby of pottery painting, showing them her kiln and the equipment necessary. Under Mrs Towler’s


Not so easy The girls of Bolton-by-


found it more difficult than it looked. Jayne Moore proposed the vote of


guidance each girl tried ler hand at painting, but


Hyles Moor Farm, Wigg- lesw-orth, where they judged sheep. Results: Juniors —


thanks. The boys travelled to


• Towler, Paul Simpson, Val Pickard. Mr Edward Gorse was


Matthew Wright, Mark Towler, joint 3 James Towler and Winston Sut­ cliffe. Seniors — David


J. Dinsdale. At next week’s meeting,


the judge and Philip Mawrginson proposed the vote of thanks to' host Mr


members will play board games, meeting at 7-45 p.m.


members enjoyed a talk entitled "Music is my life” by Mrs Marie Reidy-Nut- tall, recalling her early life playing the harp in various London orchestras. She gave a short demon­


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sided and competition win­ ners were Mrs N. Cornth- waite, Mrs S. Life and Mrs R. Stevenson. Nine members who


sung by senior members of the Sunday School. Certif­ icates for collecting for the Junior Missionary Associa­ tion were presented to Gillian Wilkinson, Matt­ hew Ja ck so n , David Tupling and Naomi Ken­ nedy, who also received a bar to her medal. Mr Clifford Johnson was


the organist.


Women’s Fellowship, Mr Wilfred Taylor, of Clith­ eroe, showed slides of Holland and local views. Mrs Grant-Townsend pre­ sided and Mrs Ruth Hud­ son was the pianist. At the next meeting the


Holland At Chatburn Methodist


held an inter-branch quiz at Barton Village Hall, where 12 teams competed for the Stable Manage­ ment Shield. The Chipping team of Kate Inglis, Serena Cryer, Ruth Shor- rock and Zoe Ingham fin­ ished in third place. Team practices for the


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Prince Philip Cup are now- taking place, organised by Mrs Christine Sunderland. After a lapse of several years, practices for the tetrathlon are also in


enjoyed by members of progress, with Mrs Jean the Ribbiesdale Club, Knowles as trainer. Shoot-


Chatburn. Winners w-ere Mrs D. Grosvenor and Mrs A. Green. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell, Mrs A. Titterington and Mrs M. Frankland.


Jumble Chatburn Mothers’


Union is holding a jumble sale in the school hall tomorrow, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


GRINDLETON,


Silent tots The chatter of tiny tots


speaker will be a repre­ sentative of the Citizens' Advice Bureau.


burn and Downham for the Women’s World Day of Prayer was held this year in Chatburn Methodist Church. The theme was “Lord,


Devised in Burma The service for Chat­


will cease for five minutes in Grindleton School Hall on Tuesday afternoon.


group are taking part in a sponsored silence to raise


Children of the play­


money for equipment for the group and supervisor Mrs Margaret Aspin hopes that parents, grandpar­ ents, aunts and uncles will sponsor them in this worthwhile fund-raising effort.


teach us to pray,” with a form of service devised by the Christian women of Burma. The leader was Mrs


Gladys Parkinson and Miss preached on the theme Ida Dugdale. Mr Clifford “Lord teach us to pray” Johnson was the organist. The offering for the


Doris Giles and the address was given by Mrs Greta Moir. Prayers were led by Miss May Barton and readers were Mrs Enid Drain, Mrs Hilda Boden, Mrs Lund, Miss


Prayer Movement and for Christian L i te ra tu re Societies amounted to £20.


MU was held at the Brown Cow when Mrs D.


Quiz and super The AGM of Chatburn


Brewer, presiding, gave a report of the year’s activi­ ties and thanked commit­ tee members for their sup­ port. Mrs B. Quayle and Mrs


Methodist Church and St Peter and St Paul’s, Bol- ton-by-Bowland, joined in worship. Mrs Greta Moir


and organist was Miss Anne Davey, infant teacher at Bolton-by-Bow- land School.


refreshments we r e served.


Following the service,


E. Craven were re-elected secretary and treasurer, and Mrs M. Marsden and Mrs N. Boardman were elected to the committee. Mrs Holden proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Brewer and the commit­ tee.


quiz games and an enjoy­ able supper.


The evening ended with


visited the neo-natal unit at Airedale Hospital to present a cheque for £157 had been given a tour of the unit by Dr Kate Ward. A letter of thanks for a


Mothering Sunday at Christ Church, Chatburn, the guest speaker Mrs Joan Marsh, of Clitheroe, compared a mother's love for her family with God’s greater love for all people. The Mothers’ Union


Mother’s love At a special service for


donation of £157 was received from Guide Dogs for the Blind and members heard that the whist drive in February had raised £360 for Christie's Hospi­ tal.


made for a trip in June to see the hit musical “Cats.”


Arrangements were


banner was carried by Mrs Jean Price, escorted by Mrs Barbara Earnshaw and Mrs Molly Ridgway. Posies of spring flowers,


of St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, parishioners were joined by children of the Sunday School, who presented posies to their at West Bradford held its mothers and ladies in the annual “network” after­ congregation to celebrate noon, which was very well Mothering Sunday.


Nurturing At the parish Eucharist


About respect The Ladies’ Bright Hour


dance at the service, led by Fr Trevor Vaughan, who spoke on the theme “Mothering is to do with the caring and nurturing of everyone and every­


There was a good atten­ thing."


attended by members and others from the local cir­ cuit. The Rev. Elaine Halls


by the John Groom Work- dated. Lack of respect for shop for the Handicapped, God, people and property


The posies were made which was much appre school hall.


led the short service of prayers and hymns; with accompaniment by Mrs Margaret Sleath. Mrs Margaret Bleazard of Clitheroe, gave a talk


Middlesex. Organist was were emphasised as being Mr John Pye and refresh- among the great failings of ments were served in the many people nowadays. Mrs Bleleazard advised


Choir Club at St Ambrose Church, Grindleton,


Roller skating Sixteen members of the


donated by ladies of the MU, were distributed to all ladies in the congrega­ tion. During the service Sun­ day school prizes were


enjoyed an evening roller skating at Great Harwood, accompanied by the vicar, Fr Trevor Vaughan. They are still practising


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trying to become, out of great respect for God “shining jewels of Chris­ tianity” by practising all the facets of faith. Afternoon tea was


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Women’s World Day of Prayer was held at St Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton, on Friday evening. Ladies from Grindleton


members was held at Osbaldeston Hall Farm. Instruction was given by Mrs Joan Crook, Michaela Blezard and Helen Wall- bank. Older members with B test had a separate -rally, instructed by Mrs


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rally and competition, held at Thornley Community Centre, was well sup ported, with several new members a t ten d in g . Instructors were Mrs B Weld-Blundell, Michaela Blezard and Helen Wall- bank. Younger members went to “Lyndeth,” home of instructor Mrs Joan Crook. The next event will be a


pleasure ride open to all. Schedules can be obtained by contacting organiser Mrs Maureen Helme (Lon- gridge 5289).


Share worship Factory tour A service to mark the


YFC travelled to Dairy Crest, Bamber Bridge, for a tour round the factory and a talk on the products made there by Mr John Sill. He was thanked by Steven Proctor and Simon Stott. The annual dinner dance


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