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and social was held in C h a tb u rn Methodist Church schoolroom on S a tu rd a y when an operetta, “Christmas Eve’s dream,” was pre­ sented by Sunday School scholars. Those taking part were


Operetta A Christmas concert


Church the Rev. Graeme Halls conducted the Sun­ day morning service when the Advent candles were lit by David Hanson and Katy Mercer. Readings were given by Naomi Ken­ nedy and Val Parker. A joint candlelit carol


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Andrew Hurst, Naomi Kennedy, Howard and Russell Jackson, Chris­ topher and Katy Mercer, Zoe Alker, Kathryn and Gillian Wilkinson, Kim Boyer, Stephen and Kim Townson and David Han­ son. Songs were sung by


Ruth and Tom Hudson, and Neil Turpin and Val Parker performed a short play, “The lost property office." Piano solos were played


by the joint choir and les­ sons were read by Carol, Walker, Anne Bowker, Elsie Craven, Lorraine Braithwaite, Ida Dugdale, the Rev. Walter Drain and Mr Halls. Clifford Johnson was the organist.


service was held in the evening with C h r is t Church, conducted, by the Rev. Graeme Halls. Two carols were sung


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by A n d rew H u r s t , Howard Jackson sang a solo and Naomi Kennedy g av e i tem s on th e recorder. Clifford Johnson accom­


panied the operetta and played for community carol singing. Supper was served and the sum of £47 was raised for the Ethio­ pia Appeal.


SLIDING happily into Christmas week — Pam and grandson Richard


Dominoes Games of dominoes and


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a chat were enjoyed by members of the Ribbles- dale Club, Chatburn. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell, Mrs M. Ridg- way and Mrs D. Atkinson. The next meeting will be on January 4th.


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buffet supper provided by members, after which carols were sung, accom­ panied by Mrs Peggy Mackenzie on the piano. Raffle winners were Mrs Frances Singleton and Mrs Margaret Wrathall. At the meeting on Jan­


were played and prizes were won by Mrs Deborah Cottier and Mrs Elsie Harrison. The committee served a


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villagers are welcome to join in.


uary 2nd, Mr Norman Duerden will give an au­ dio-visual presentation entitled “Meet the Dales Folk.”


Inn, Grindleton, were extra busy on Friday night. Margaret and Joyce have looked forward to opening their new dining room for quite some time and local couple Mr and Mrs David Jopson cut the ribbon to make it official. There was a good turnout of villagers to ensure the first night was a success.


Church was beautifully decorated for the festive season and a service of les­ sons and carols was held on Sunday evening. Although the congrega­


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term carol service will take place in St Ambrose Church, at 2-30 p.m., when parents, friends and


house on Thursday eve­ ning, when the children played in front of an audience of parents and friends. On Friday, the end of


performed a mime to the record of “A Christmas Carol,” better known as “Scrooge.” It was nearly a packed


ple from residential homes in the area were invited to the afternoon performance on Wednesday, when the infant class did a musical nativity play entitled “The best gift of all.” The whole class took part, including the tiny four-year-olds. The junior department


was bad, there was a good attendance for the Christ­ mas concert by children of Grindleton CE School. Older villagers and'peo­


Children’s plays Although the weather


. grace. After tea, Great Har­


; Darby shire and Mr John King-Wilkinson thanked the village hall committee for its hospitality. There will be a chil­


Ladies — Mrs D. Leeming and Miss M. Bairstow. Gents — Mr S. Lawson and Mr L. Lewis. The vote of thanks to the choir was given by the Rev. B.


wood Male Voice Choir entertained with a varied programme of songs, solos and monologues. Cups of tea and mince pies were served and the evening ended with carols. . Prizewinners were:


Committee organised a Christmas party for the over 60s, when Mrs M. Parker welcomed villagers and the guest of honour, the deputy Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. R. H. Jones. The Rev. Chris­ tine Collin, of the United Reformed Church, said


Newton Village Hall


burn WI attended the annual Christmas party and enjoyed a Jacobi join supper, followed by enter-, tainment by several com­ mittee members. A solo by Jan Weisters


Three little maids Sixty members of Slaid-


opened the show, followed by a humorous monologue by Miss Margot Watson. Margaret Shaw, Barbara Steen and Jan Weisters provided the finale, with a comedy routine entitled “Three little maids.” Carols singing was led


by committee members dressed up to vaguely resemble angels. Guest Mr John Parry


made to retiring president Miss M. Watson. Arrangements were fin­


dren’s party on December 29th, at 3 p.m., which will include a fancy dress com­ petition and an enter­ tainer. At 7-30 p.m. there will be a family party with a Jacob’s j oin supper.


SABDEN Dining out


tion was not as large as usual because of the w e a th e r , e v e ry o n e enjoyed singing favourite carols. The service was con­


Christmas meal of turkey, roast potatoes and veget­ ables, followed by trifle, mince pies and sherry, awaited 61 members who braved the bad weather to attend the club’s luncheon meeting. CIud m em b e r sh ip


Fifteen members of Sabden Age Concern Lei­ sure Club’s walking group enjoyed a pleasant outing via White Hill and Padi- ham Heights to the Red Rock for lunch. The day was fine and mild and the walk was a popular choice. A warm welcome and a


ducted by Mr Neil Turpin, of Chatburn, and readers were Mr F. Clark, Mr W. Hargreaves, Mrs H. Wad- dington, Mrs C. Read,. Mr R. Clark, Miss M. Bren- nand and Mr Turpin. Organist was Mr S. Green and a special collection raised £100 for the Ethi­ opia Appeal.


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York Hotel, Grindleton, have organised a charity disco dance to take place on Saturday night. The charity they are support­ ing is the Breath Fund (research into cot deaths and monitors for the home) and they hope to raise a substantial amount by charging £1 admission for those in fancy dress and £2 for others.


Fancy dress Locals at the Duke of


thanked members for their hospitality, and thanks were also expressed to Mrs Mary P arker for organising a recent shop­ ping trip to Chester. A presentation was


alised for carol singing in Slaidburn and Nqwton in. aid of the Lancaster Scan­ ner Appeal and names taken for the dinner on January 24th at the Hark To Bounty Inn, Slaidburn. Winners of the competi­


tion for a table decoration were Mrs C. Blakey, Mrs E.Lawson and Mrs E. Edgar.


usual attendance, due to bad weather and flu, approximately £100 was raised at Slaidburn Village Hall Christmas whist and domino drive in aid of funds. MCs were Mr George


£100 raised Despite a lower than


stands at 92 and as there is a waiting list for the meetings it was no longer deemed fair to allow visi­ tors. Mr Leslie White has been co-opted to the com­ mittee, which will meet on January 10th. The response to trial


from anyone who can offer hospitality or would like hospitality for Christmas lunch. Every effort will be made to pair names, so that anyone not wishing to eat alone will have no need to do so. Details were given of an offer for smoke alarms at reduced prices. Following the meal,


sessions of short mat bowling has been very good and a sub-committee has been formed to further the venture. Names were invited


— D. Leeming, B. Peel and E. Robinson. Gents — J. Robinson, H. Lofthouse and I. Ashworth. Dominoes: I. Carr, J.


Parker and Mrs Myra Briggs. Whist winners: Ladies


Tomlinson, A. Barker, G. Barker, P. Taylor and M. Briggs. Raffle: E. Edgar, E.


Ford, J. Harrison, R. Baines, A. Fox and G. Parker.


some members provided en te r ta inm e n t , both, humorous and straight. Taking part were Mr Mal­ colm Dyer, Mrs Elizabeth Whalley, Mr Jack Tagg, Mrs Edna Tagg, Mrs Edna Newmark and Mr Jack Britcliffe. Mr Tagg led the carol


S c a n n e r A p p e a l in memory of villager Peter Barlow.


attend the Christmas party on January 5th will first have to pay their sub­ scriptions. Contact Mar­ garet Carr for details.


Members wishing to


singing and home-made Christmas cake, bottles of wine and a seasonal flower ' arrangement were raffled.


their Christmas dinner at the Wellsprings Inn on Thursday, when they had a very enjoyable evening before returning to the village for a social in St Mary’s Hall. Domino winners were:


Festive night Sabden Over 60s held


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Mr J. Royle, Mr J. Bur­ rows, Mrs D. Bass, Miss E. Hayes, Mrs N. Har­ greaves, Mrs F. Hodson and Mrs E. Ford. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


Denny and Mrs A. Haworth (joint). Gents — Mr D. Houghton and Mrs G. Walmsley (joint). Monday night’s domino


winners were: Mrs D. Bass, Mr C. Webster and Mrs N. Hargreaves. Whist: Ladies - Mrs D. Houghton. Gents — Mr F. Cottam and Mrs E. Mars-' den (joint). Raffle: Mrs M. Wade.


Treat In fa n ts at Sabden


County Primary School gave the elderly of the vil-v lage a treat by performing their nativity play in song, “The' Little Angels,”at Littlemoor House Shel­ tered Accommodation. Parents and the school


provided by the commit­ tee. A competition for a table decoration was won by Mrs H. Richardson and birthday flowers were given to Mrs M. Whit­ taker.


the subject of the next demonstration, when Mr and Mrs Lockhart showed off their great skill and p o l ish and amazed everyone with the ease with which they tackled the most difficult of dances. Mrs Lockhart made several changes of her beautiful gowns. A buffet supper was


of Chipping WI Mrs Ann Seed gave a demonstration and informative talk, interspersed with many funny anecdotes, on the art of Christmas flower arranging. Sequence dancing was


Skilled dancers At the Christmas party


members joined Slaidburn WI for carol singing round the village, ending at the Hark to Bounty Inn for soup and coffee. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Lancaster


bum YFC members gave readings at the carol ser­ vice held in St Andrew’s Church. On the following night,


Singing tour On Sunday night, Slaid-


Elaine Halls, who had flu. In a programme arranged and produced by Sunday School staff, the scholars explained the meaning of “Chrisdoms” by Bible readings and various sym­ bols.


took the form of a candlelit carol service led by the Rev. James Needham, standing in for the Rev.


the Rev. Alan Bailey, read a lesson.


The vicar of St Helen’s,


Mothers’ Union, Wadding­ ton, were pleased to wel­ come the new vicar, the Rev. Alan Bailey to their meeting. Mrs E. Loxham intro­


Decorations Members of St Helen’s


ship at Waddington Meth­ odist Church was con­ ducted by the Rev. Gordon Simmons, of Clith­ eroe. The Advent candles were lit and readings were given by Ann Rigby, Ali­ son Lodge and Matthew Smith. Sunday School scholars sang the special Advent carol. The • evening service


Candlelit Sunday morning wor­


Mr J. Garstang, Mr J. Hyde, Mr A. Rigby, Mrs F. Lee, Mrs V. Cave, Mrs J. Lavelle and Miss L. Stephenson. The choir sang several carols and everyone enjoyed singing the familiar tunes. O rg an is t was Mrs


conducted the service and the church, which had been decorated by the ladies, was lit by 150 can­ dles and featured a Christ­ mas tree donated by Ston- yhurst College. Lessons were read by


candlelight at St John’s Church, Hurst Green, was not as well attended as previously, due to sickness among the congregation. The Rev. Brian Cave


Illness strikes A service of carols by


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Church, Bolton-by-Bow- land, was filled to capacity for a service of nine les­ sons and carols. Many Bol- ton-by-Bowland YFC members were present to see chairman David Towler hand a cheque for £250 to the Rector, the Rev. C. Greenwell, for the Tower Fund. Lessons were read by


Eileen Spurgeon, who stepped in at the last moment, owing to the ill­ ness of Mrs Kathleen Seed.


were served after the ser­ vice by Mrs Valerie Cave, the vicar’s wife.


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dren’s Christmas service will be held at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, at 4 p.m. on December 24th. There will also be the


For children The ever-popular chil­


• Lilburn, Roger Park, Michael Dakin, Sarah Wol- fenderi, David Howard, Marion Billows and the Rector. Primary school children


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gave a delightful perfor­ mance of the musical “The Smallest Angel.” They had been trained by infant teacher Miss A. Davey. Coffee was served after


the service. READ


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usual service of Holy Com­ munion at 11 a.m. and the first communion of Christ­ mas at 11-30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. On Christ-, mas Day, there will be a service of Holy Commu­ nion at 11 a.m.


WHALLEY


blessing of the crib will take place at Whalley Par­ ish Church at 4 p.m. and at 11-30 p.m. there will be a service of Holy Commu­ nion. Holy Communion Prayer Book will take place at 8-30 a.m. on Christmas Day and Parish Communion (Rite B) at 10- 30 a.m.


Services On Christmas Eve, the


Read United Reformed Church celebrates on Christmas Eve with a Christingle service at 5 p.m., conducted by Mrs Marjorie Smith.


service by the Sunday School children will be held in Read Parish Church at 4 p.m. • on Christmas Eve.


Crib blessing The blessing of the crib


Club is holding a Christ­ mas disco in the Constitu­ tional Club on Boxing night. Tickets are £1.50, available from committee members.


Read United Football


and Guide Group held its carol and parade service in the United Reformed Church. The worship was led by


On parade On Sunday, Read Scout


up by Duncan Bennett. John Cocker and Sally Jones. Flags were paraded by the various groups.


the Rev. Andrew Lons dale and lessons were read by church leader Philip Wilde, Marion Cocker and Caroline Ormond (Guides) Russell Bennett and Andrew Wilde (Scouts) and Colin Armstrong (Group Scout Leader). The collection was taken


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duced Mrs Collinge, who demonstrated Christmas decorations. The items she made were raffled and she was thanked by Mrs Fal­ lows, who was the tea hostess. A New Year party has


been arranged for January 10th, .at 5-30 p.m., at the Lower Buck Inn. Anyone wishing to go should give their name to Mrs Doreen Edmondson. . At the next meeting, on


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February 7th, Mrs Tem­ pest will talk about “The Co-workers of Mother Teresa” and there will be a bring-and-buy for MU overseas work.. ‘


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Chipping YFC met in the village hall for a talk on rare breeds by Mr Par­ kins. Shaun Faraday and John Nutter expressed thanks.


Rare breeds Nineteen members of


provided costumes for the 18 children, aged from four to six, and a perfor-. mance was also given at . the school for parents, grandparents, friends and govem'ors. •-


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Chapel held its carol ser­ vice om Sunday, conducted by Mr Bainbridge. Les­ sons were read' by Mr G. Harrison, David Harrison and Mr F. Robinson and a Christmas poem by Mrs D. Knowles. •


H a r ro p Methodist. HURST GREEN


Over 60s At Hurst Green Over


, Mr W. Bailey, Mrs M. E. Holden.


, Mr W. Bailey, Mrs M. A. Cardwell. Raffle: M rJ . Wilcock,


. Gents — Mr E. Hartley, Mrs M. Jackson.. Dominoes:; Mrs G. Shoesmith, Mr W\. Seed,


60s fortnightly drive, whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs E. Ains­ worth, Mrs H. Hartley.


on Sunday at St James’s Church, Dalehead. Read­ ers were Mrs M. Howarth, Mrs M. P ar ry, Mr J. Hiickle, Philip Metcalfe, Yvonne Wallbank, Alan Scott, Mrs F. Calverley, Mrs V. Bosley. The ser­ vice was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. Les Aus­ tin., and the church was decorated by K. Metcalfe.


A carol service was held


20 tables t There were 20 tables at


the Christmas whist drive at Tosside Institute. MC was Mr T. Robinson. . Winners were: E.,Chap­


man, E. Green, P. Blea- zard, E. Booth, A. Har­ greaves, E. Clark, T. Robinson, A. Stott,' F.


Wallbank, S. Clark. Raf­ fle: T. Robinson, J. Crab­ tree, A. Stott, P. Blea- zard,H. Jackson.


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