Clitheroe 2232b (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) ews from the Villages


bushes on April 1st. A letter was read from


dance at Bolton-by-Bow- land Village Hall whist and domino drive in aid of funds. MCs were Mr S. Hogg (whist) and Mr J. Singleton (dominoes).


Hall funds There was a good atten­


•E. Sanderson, M rs 'J . Robinson, Mr Lofthouse. Dominoes: Mr Earn-


A. Jackson.


Mrs Crabtree, .Mrs A. Wightman. Gents — Mrs


the Ribble Valley Council in d ic at in g th a t g ran t approval would be recom­ mended on the amount of eligible work not yet com­ pleted in the garden’ — estimated at £500. The clerk recently con­


- Mrs V. Duckworth, 3ldered the matter


Whist winners: Ladies stated tha t it had con- uite


, , „„„ SABDEN


Spring cleaning An appeal to raise funds


tacted Read Parish Coun­ cil concerning a bottle bank. In reply, the council


recently and felt it did not wish to pursue the siting or provision of a bottle bank at present. It was decided to enter


shaw, Mrs Ford, Mr H. Jackson, Mr Ripley, Mrs Fisher, Mr Eden. Raffle: Mrs Barker, Mrs


MU lunch Members of St Peter


of parishioners, some gale and-buy, cake and jar-bola damage to the church roof stallg an egg treasure and institute building was hunt ’and a grand Easter repor ted and concern egg raffle, e x p r e s s e d o v e r th e A decorated egg compe- decorative state of the tition will take place for building.


to replace the curtains in St Nicholas’s Church Hall, Sabden, is to be launched. At the annual meeting


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ganza coffee morning will be held in St Mary’s School Hall, Sabden, on Saturday, from 10-30 a:m. to noon. Among the attractions will be bring-


Eggstravaganza! An Easter Eggstrava­


the Best-Kept Village Competition this year. Following a m e etin g between the parish council and representatives of the Mothers’ Union, it was agreed that the retired vil­ lagers’ party would con­ tinue, with support from


and St Paul’s Church Mothers’ Union, Bolton- by-Bowland, enjoyed their annual lunch at the Coach and Horses Hotel in the village. Recently, six members


both parties, and should be held on December 15th. A l e t t e r h a s b e en


of the MU celebrated Lady Day by visiting Holy Trinity Church, Skipton. The banner was carried by MrsJ. Bowyer.


Bowland YFC travelled to Singleton’s Dairy, Lon- griage, on Monday eve­ ning. They were met by sales


Dairy tour Members of Bolton-by-


received from the Ribble Valley Council indicating that the cost of election expenses would be funded from parish precepts. Chairman Mrs J . M.


the induction of the new Vicar, the Rev. Roland Nicholson, on May 1st, but a thorough spring clean of the building will follow minor repair work in prep­ aration for the event. Mr K. Hodgson and Mr H. Coley were re-elected


. F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs J. Trayrior.


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 5th, 1990 5


will be completed before many entries as possible


, I t is unlikely the appeal Elizabeth'Foster, and as ------v->forr


Fun quiz Get your thinking


Pattie reported on the suc­ cessful parish quiz and Mrs P. Jelley was thanked


for her efforts. A complaint has been


received regarding the supply of plastic bin liners and the clerk will write to the Ribble Valley Council drawing attention to the matter. The Chief Executive of


representative Mr Bill Riding, who showed them round, explaining the his­ tory of the firm and the processes involved in mak­ ing different cheeses. He was thanked by Alastair Howard. Next week, members


are asked to meet in the village hall at 7-45 p.m.


SIMONSTONE £200 raised


' be tomorrow, at school, from 9-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. For those who cannot get their paper to the skip, it can be left on the door­ step in the morning for collection.


School amassed a 5,180kg. of waste paper at their last collection. With the quantity they already have, over £200 has been raised for the school. The next collection will


Friend, . r Stao= Buying plaques


churchwardens, Mrs P. Ainsworth vice-chairman and Mr Colin Sagar trea­ surer. Mr J. Pearson has joined the PCC and Mr Leslie White has taken over as secretary, follow­ ing the resignation of Miss Edna Bannister. Thanks were expressed


are also wanted for an Easter bonnet/hat compe­ tition.


on and visit the Pendie Witch, Sabden, on Thurs­


caps ndle


day, for a fun general knowledge quiz night in aid of bowling club funds. Teams can be formed on the night and the entrance fee is £2 per team of four. The club is also planning


to Miss Bannister , of Pendleton, for all her work, including looking af te r the choir, a role which she is continuing. Parishioners heard that


another duck race to be held on May 20th, together with a balloon race for the children.


Young folk present case for village TV


the Ribble Valley Council, Mr Oswin Hopkins, is to visit Simonstone on Thurs­ day, accompanied by the parish council chairman.


the work of the church had continued throughout the year, although the retire­ ment of the Rev. Dennis McWilliaro in September had increased the respon­ sibilities of the vice-chair­ man and churchwardens. They rep o r ted th a t


Moses There was a good con­


PRESENTING the case for the television of the future are four young Waddington villagers who are fast becoming local celebrities in their own right. When Granada decided to target


gregation’at All Hallows Church, Mitton, on Moth­ ering Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. Brian Cave welcomed everyone. Sunday school children


Stirring sounds Rimington Memorial


Institute rang to the stir­ ring sounds of Slaidburn Silver Band on Friday evening. Conductor Mr J. Cowking introduced the varied programme, keep-


I t * — ' Mr J. Knapp, secretary


able concert. Tea and biscuits were s annual coffee momini served and. raffle prizes


of the institute manage­ ment committee, thanked the band for a most enjoy-


were won by Mrs M. Bair- stow, Mr H. Moorhouse, Mr D. Rogers, Mrs


Robinson and Mr A. Eccles.


J. Tasty lunch


Simonstone Parish Council and custard, or sherry tn- it was agreed that two commemorative plaques would be purchased for the parish garden. The f irs t, of grey polished marble, stating that the garden was renovated in 1989/90, would be fixed to the side of the shelter. A plastic sign will be fixed to w in n ers were Mr board to indicate the Thistlethwaite, Mrs and Mrs


sources of financial and practical help. It was also agreed that a


J ackson Eccles.


formal opening ceremony should take place on May 18th, at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments in the old school. The Probation Service


GRINDLETON


has carried out further work on the stone walls of the garden and will pro­ vide wooden slatted seat- ing for the shelter, if re-


For Roefield As a r e s u l t of two


quired. The British Trust for Conservation Volun- A3!51” |)®ld.


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teers carried out thinning i? ^ 1ctVer > of the existing shrubbery k °U3®


and replanting of new mg tea m the garden. > G^ndleton, serv- 4ndit« . t^ S«ppv


Grindletori schoolgirls’ e f fo r ts , th e Roefield Appeal will benefit by


At th e m e e t in g of lowed by college pudding


A tasty lunch of braised steak and vegetables, fol-


fle, awaited members of Rimington and Middop Leisure Club at th e ir meeting. Mrs Joan Charnock, of


Age Concern, distributed information booklets. Win­ ner of the domino session was Mr D. Seed and raffle H. E. D.


£300. The golly was;won Church was conducted by by Mrs Edna Tagg, who Mrs E. Cowperthwaite, of 2ss


Satu irday, correctly rda . made .de. alDout -Waddington Methodist


name Joshua. Thanks were expressed to those who made the event so successful. April dates for indoor


guessed the Clitheroe.


bowling are today, the Uth, 18th, and 19th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no bowling on April 12th or the last week in the month. The Leisure Club’s next luncheon/social is on April 18th and the next walk is on Wednesday, at the new starting time of 2 p.m.


Tricks and spots Domino winners at Sab­


den Over 60s Monday social were: Mrs P. Whit­ taker, Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs D. Bass and Mrs I. Met­ calfe. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Haworth and Mrs E. Flannagan. Gents — Mr F. Cottam and Mrs D. Houghton. Raffle: Mr F. Cottam. Domino winners on


to the children she told the story of “Pollyanna,” the little girl who tried to make someone glad each day.


In her address


although the number of parishioners attending services had dropped, all obligations had been ful­ filled, the hard work of the various activity groups ensuring that only a small financial deficit occurred on the year’s workings. Approximately 100 peo­


ple are registered on the PCC electoral roll, reflect­ ing, it was felt, the true interest in the church at this time.


and a hard-working team of helpers, Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club’s on


Good support Due to fantastic support


confined to the studio. The district nurse and the local for­


estry commissioner have been fea­ tured so 'far and further spots have been filmed on fishing and shooting


Waddington as the base for its revo- • lutionary “television village” project, a number of presenters were needed to host the programmes going out on the local channel.


gave a short presentation entitled “Moses.” Readers were Helen Dugdale, Emma and Victoria Smal­ ley, Victoria and Rebecca Entwistle, Darroch Lunt, James and Louise Spur­ geon, Mrs V. Cave and the vicar. The children all received


Instead of employing professionals, - Granada turned to the village to pro­ vide the talent. The four lucky people who were chosen were Michelle Hornby (31), of Prospect Villas; Deborah Winckley (21), of Katy Lane; Jonathan Brown (27), of Regent Street, and James Warburton (25), of The Old Hall.


flowers, made by Freda Haynes and Jane Spur­ geon, to give to their mothers. Organist was Mrs S. Dugdale.


WADDINGTON For children Morning worship at PENDLETON


Helpers welcome Anyone wanting to help


sang “The Lord of the Dance,” before leaving for their classes. The evening communion


service was conducted by the minister, the Rev. Elaine Halls.


dington Methodist Church Women’s F ellowship “Network” was the Rev. James Wright, of Bar- noldswick, a former minis­ ter of the church. Chair­ man was Mrs M. Woods and pianist Mrs S. Baines. R e f r e s hm e n t s w e re served. Speaker a t the next


Thursday were: Mrs P. Whittaker, Mr J. Bur­ rows, Mrs E. Ford and Mrs I. Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Swift, Mrs Marsden. Gents — Mrs G. Walmsley and Mr


Sunday school scholars There will be a service of Holy Communion on


d e c o ra te All S a in ts ’ Church, Pendleton, with flowers is invited to go along on E a s te r Eve.


, Maundy Thursday at 8 p.m. and on Easter Day the Sunday School chil­ dren will be joining in family communion at 11 a.m.


Former minister Look at Ribble The speaker at Wad­


meeting, on April 12th, will, be the vicar of St Helen’s Church, the Rev. Alan Bailey. As this will be the last meeing of the winter session, there will be a Jacob’s join tea.


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Methodist Church tried a new venture on Saturday, in the form of a spring fair to replace the old worn-out jumble sale format. The event was a huge success and the final total raised was over £600 to be shared • between “Network” and the Sunshine Band. The fair was opened by.


New venture Ladies of Waddington


Mrs Wynne Fisher ana there were various stalls, including “green” and ’’yellow,” plants, bric-a- brac and afternoon teas. Winners of the Easter


welcome return visit to Pendleton WI to present the second p a r t of his beautifully illustrated talk on “The Ribble from so u rc e to s e a . ” He recapped- briefly the first half, which ended at Saw- ley, and then took a lei­ surely look at the river as it wends its way to Pres­ ton, showing slides of the historic houses and places of interest along its route to the sea. Visitors from Fence,


Mr Cliff Astin made a BILLINGTON


Hear records Members of the Eben-


Downham and Billington and Langho WIs were in attendance and president Mrs M a r jo r ie Ros s thanked Mr Astin. Mrs Ross presented a


ezer Baptist Ladies’ Social Hour at Billington enjoyed listening to records illus­ trating a talk by Mr J. H. Tagg, of Sabden. Mrs K. Lowe gave the vote of thanks and organist was Miss M. Kay. Refresh­ ments were served. Next week’s speaker


given just one night’s training, which involved working in front of cameras, talking into a microphone and all other aspects o f presenting a


The budding media stars were


programme. Since the village station has been


up and running, the four presenters have to be ready by 6 p.m. every night, Monday to Friday. They cover all sorts of stories and are not just


in the area. “We are on duty night and day and


have spent u lot of time and effort on the project,” said Michelle.


going well, there have been some problems with monitors and with the sound, but most of the upsets have now been rectified.


Although the broadcasts have been


it and we have tried to involve as many people as possible. Granada has given us a free role and let us get on with it,” said Michelle.


“Most of the villagers are watching ___


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Lucky in draw Winners of the Down-


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der Valley Bowling Club, officers re-elected were: Mr J. Whitwell (chair­ man), Mr D. McNamee (secretary) and Mrs Jacques (treasurer). Work on the bowlin


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