Clitheroe 2232U (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 0 Mews from the Villages


Bishop is guest The Bishop of Burnley


come to attend a carol ser­ vice to be held in church on December 23rd, at 11 a.m., and worship on Christmas Day at 10 a.m.


All villagers are wel­


was guest preacher at Christ Church, Chatburn, on Sunday morning. The service was con­


Crackers Toddlers at Grindleton


ducted by the vicar, the Rev. W a l te r D ra in , assisted by lay reader Miss Carol Walker, who led the prayers. The Rev. W. F. Jenkins read the lessons. In his address for Bible Sunday, the Bishop spoke of the importance of the Bible as life’s guide book, but also revealing the life of Jesus Christ as the Saviour of the world. Following the service,


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the Bishop, who was accompanied by his wife, had lunch at the vicarage.


spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chat- burn, at their Christmas party, held at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington. A fter an excellent


Games A lovely afternoon was


Playgroup are looking forward to their Christmas party on Tuesday, at 1-30 p.m. After party games,


they will make crackers to take home and mothers have been invited for the last hour, when it is hoped that Father Christmas will call.


Tinselled leotards Ladies of Grindleton


keep f it class had a delightful Christmas party — putting on pounds, rather than taking them offi


tinsel was the dress of the evening and a Jacob’s join supper with wine made a very pleasant change from knees bend and arms stretch. Keep fit to music class


Leotards trimmed with


lunch, various games were played and several prizes won. Raffle winners were Mrs V. Barker, Mrs F. Tomlinson, Mrs Hornby, Mrs D. Atkinson, Mrs I. Townson, Mrs E. Camp­ bell and Mrs M. Ridgway.


Hands At Chatburn Methodist


ship, Mrs Edna Cowperth- waite, of Clitheroe, spoke a b o u t “ H a n d s . ” M r s


Church Women’s Fellow­


Grant-Townsend presided and Mrs Ruth Hudson was the pianist. The Christmas party will be held on December 19th.


conducted Sunday morn­ ing’s service at Chatburn Methodist Church. Advent readings were given by choir members Mr T. Hudson, Miss Ida Dugdale and Howard Jackson and c an d le s were l i t by Matthew Jackson. An Advent hymn was sung. Mr C. C. Johnson was the organist.


Candles lit The Rev. E. S. Joselin


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Under the tree Grindleton Methodist


Church was beautifully


decorated with holly, greenery, flowers and a large Christmas tree for the well attended annual toy service and prizegiv­ ing. led by the Rev.


Graeme Halls. Children and adults


placed under the tree their gifts of toys and presents for the National Children’s Home. Prizes for regular atten­ dance at Sunday School


BILLINGTON Hitting the roof


carol concert on Wednes­


day. Starting at 7-30 p.m., St


Elaine Hewitt, D. Whit­ taker, Janet Dewhurst and Christine Capstick.


awaited community centre was wep attended when for the villages of Billing- Gisburn Young Farmers’ ton and Langho will club met in the village hall resound to the sounds of a on Monday evening.


The rafters of the long- iowec] by a social evening


Ready to sing A business meeting fol-


Mary’s and St Leonard’s Guides will run a Blue Peter bring-and-buy stall for the Romanian Appeal and the Scouts will be helping out with refresh­ ments. The concert will probably be the first major event in the new centre.


recommences on January 7th in Grindleton CE Pri­ mary School hall, at 7-30 p.m.


WHALLEY


United The Rev. Michael Wear­


ing, chairman of the North


Lancashire district of the Methodist Church, was the preacher at the united Advent service held at W h a lley M e th o d is t Church. Sylvia Ireland read from


Ladies’ Social Hour, Bil- lington, enjoyed party time with sandwiches, mince pies and trifle. Everyone sampled a Christmas cake which had been made and iced by Mrs Gertie Whittam. All are welcome to join


Iced cake E b e n e z e r B a p t is t


will be carol singing round the village and anybody wishing to join them should meet at the village hall at 7 p.m. Proceeds are for the St Mary’s Hospital bicentenary appeal in Manchester, for which local mother Mrs Kathleen Woodruff, of Hilton Hey, Waddington, is trying to raise £5,000.


Next Monday members PENDLETON


New president A new president, Mrs


in a carols by candlelight service at Ebenezer Bap­ tist Church on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m., followed by tea and mince pies. A collec­ tion will be taken in aid of the local Samaritans.


House-to-house A house-to-house collec­


GISBURN


Isaiah and Alec Proctor, the Baptist preacher, read from St Luke’s Gospel and Revelation. Prayers of intercession were led by the vicar of Whalley, the Rev. Michael Ackroyd. A united church choir,


Christingles At the family service at


conducted by David Ash­ worth, sang the anthem “Come my way, my truth, my life.” The organist was Mr Norman Yates.


aid of the Blue Peter


Bring-and-buy A bring-and-buy stall in


Romanian Appeal will be held on Saturday, along­ side a coffee morning for Christian Aid. These two events, will take place at the Methodist Schoolroom from 10 a.m.


Music Whalley Men’s Fellow­


ship enjoyed a programme entitled “Winter music,” given by Mr Norman Yates. Mr Brian Slow expressed thanks.


For cancer The recent half-yearly


collection in Whalley from donations and boxes for the Cancer Research Cam­ paign amounted to £518.


were presented to the scholars by Mr Harry Fern, who accompanied S i l6 nC 6 the children on piano for the Christmas presenta­ tion entitled “The Hope of the World.” They sang “The one and only saviour” and distri


buted small gifts made in treasurer Mr John Peel," class to everyone in the who died suddenly and will congregation. Louise Bol- be sadly missed, ton and Sean Gallagher Whist winners were: sang solos and Tania Ladies — Mrs M. Brown, Parker played the flute. Mrs M. Ramsdale. Gents Others taking part were. — Mr E. Hartley, Mrs R. Rachael Parker, Thomas Richardson, and Jade Gallagher, Sarah Dominoes: Miss A. Hol- Bolton, Gavin and Aimec clen, Mr W. Shoesmith, Mr


............. ...... Wareing, Richard Holden


and Sarah Tupling. Members of the congre­


A. Hayhurst, Mrs A. Bol­ ton.


gation joined in singing favourite Christmas carols and Mr S. Green was the organist._______________


S A L E Hi ’ -


served. The next meeting will be on January 15th.


Mr H. Ainsworth. A chicken supper was


Raffle: Mr C. Holden,


Gisburn Parish Church each child received a Christingle. The second candle on the Advent wreath was lit and from that flame the Christingle candles were lit. Young people formed a ring round the _


aisles and sang a special


tion in Billington raised £237.31 for the Cancer Research Campaign.


B e t ty Collinge, was elected at the 08th annual meeting of Pendleton WI and the committee was returned en bloc. Mrs Marjorie Ross was


SABDEN


organised by St Mary’s Church in Sabden sur­ passed all expectations and ra ised a h e a r ty


Better than ever The Christmas fair


£1,260. This year’s event, held


in the parish hall and opened by Father Christ­ mas, boasted more stalls than ever and attracted a host of villagers and visi­ tors. As well as the vari­ ous gift stalls, there were plants, cakes, toys, bric-a- brac, a tombola and raf­ fles. Fr Leon Morris thanked


Toddler Group has a new


New day Sabden’s Mother and


thanked for her year’s presidency and Mrs E. Thornber and Mrs M. Dewhurst agreed to be o u t in g s o rg a n is e r s . Reports were presented by the officers and all were thanked for their help and co-operation dur­ ing the year. Mrs Ross gave a pleas­


ing report on the autumn council meeting and Miss R. Mundy gave details concerning entries for the WI Show. The cup for most points


meeting day — Wednes­ day mornings, between 10-15 and 11-30, in the Baptist Church Hall. The cost is 75p per family and all parents and children under school age are wel­


come.


weather keeping many people away, St Nicholas’s Church Sabden, raised


Raises £1,050 Despite the atrocious


over £1,050 on Saturday afternoon. There was a variety of gift stalls and


chancel, was’in favour of its removal and restora­ tion of the area to its origi­ nal condition. This was reported to the PCC. Members were informed


and tidy. SLAIDBURN


everyone for their sup­ port. All the money raised will go to church funds.


weekend weather, ’Slaid- burn teenagers Rachel Raw and Joanne Slinger raised approximately £140 by holding a bring-and-buy sale for the “Blue Peter Romanian Appeal.” It was held in the court room of the Hark to Bounty Inn, by permission of Mr and


For Romania Despite the dreadful


Mrs B. Hough.


party was well attended by both members and guests and president Mrs M. Shaw welcomed new member Mrs Kathleen Taylor. A Jacob’s join 'supper


In festive mood Slaidburn WI Christmas


WADDINGTON


that much maintenance work on the church has been carried out and the churchyard is again clean


Family party Waddington Methodist


Church held a family Christmas party on Satur­ day, arranged by the Sun­ day School teachers and helpers. A buffet tea was served,


followed by games for the young people, organised by Mr White. A fancy dress parade attracted lots of novel ideas and the judges, the Rev. James Needham and Mrs Need­ ham, bad the unenviable task of choosing the win­ ners, who were Rebecca and Rachael Moon (One man and his dog), Verity Seed (Aveline, from “ B r e a d ” ) a n d A d a m


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Mothers’ Union have been invited to a service of carols and readings, fol­ lowed by a Jacob’s join tea. There will be a gift stall


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and a special collection in aid of St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester (the Woodruff appeal) will be held. The next meeting will


be- on January 17th, when the Rev. Graeme Halls will speak.


DOWNHAM;


Questions galore A trivia quiz with a fes­


tive theme raised over


Underwood (a bunch of grapes). No party would be com­


plete without a visit from Father Christmas, who arrived with presents for all.


scholars presented their version of “Aladdin and his Magic Lamp,” which was enjoyed by all.


Finally, Sunday School


was enjoyed and commit­ tee members provided musical entertainment. Mrs M. Parker was


thanked for organising the shopping trip to Bolton and members were reminded of the carol sing-


Father Christmas was in ing on December 20th. A attendance. Afternoon members’ dinner will be


during the year was won by Mrs P. Bleazard and a competition for a home­ made Christmas card by Mrs A. Slinger, who was also presented with a cer­ tificate for 50-year mem­ bership of Pendleton WI. A letter of thanks was


carol. They placed gifts of an,i Miss Mundy. A bring- toys and sweets round the alul-buy stall run by Mrs


church special


athan Lumby, explained the decorations on the tree, symbolising the Old Testament lineage of Jesus and His life on earth. Organist was Mrs D. Rice. Mr Lumby reminded


made £9.15. READ


read from Mrs A. Hall and the evening ended with a


qU;z won (>y Mrs H. Boot


huge Christmas tree to be Hancock and Miss Mundy sent to less fortunate chil­ dren. The vicar, the Rev. Jon­


Delighted The vicar of Read, the


the congregation of the “Carols by candlelight” service on December 23rd; at 6-30 p.m., and the mid­ night communion com­ mencing at 11-45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Earlier there will be a


delighted with progress on the new vestry fund, cur­ r e n t ly s ta n d in g a t £5,397.13 — plus 153 books of trading stamps.


R e v . A 1 a l i R e i d , is


All are lucky Everyone won a prize at


of Hurst Green Over GOs’ fortnightly whist and domino drive, a minute’s silence was observed for


At the commencement


Bethlehem stable tableau a t F ir T re e s F arm , Rimington, home of Mrs E. Peel and Philip Peel. In a farm building, situated appropriately just across from the Black Bull Hotel, the re-enactment of the “First Christmas story” with live donkeys, cattle and a real baby in a man­ ger, will take place at 6-30 p.m. The v ic a r in v i te d


Ladies — Mrs W. Dear- ing, Mrs E. Taylor. Gents — Mrs E. Hutchinson, Mr L. Grime. MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


different one. Whist winners were:


Carols Uniformed branches of


everyone to come and worship and those who wish can dress as shep­ herds and bring lanterns.


nian Appeal has received a boost of £168, thanks to generous villagers of Gis­ burn. The money was raised during a coffee morning at Kirk House, organised by Mrs Linda George. Stalls included a bring-


Romania The Blue Peter Roma­


annual carol service at St John’s Church on Sunday, at 10-45 a.m. Members of the United Reformed Church are invited to the service, when representa­ tives of the Scout and Guide groups will read the lessons.


Read will be holding their


Fund raisers The football team at Read has organised two


and-buy and guessing the digits on a five pound note, which was won by Mrs Carol Carrol. Winners of the draw were Wendy Green, Linda Bailey,


fund raisers for the Christ­ mas period. The first is a disco dance, to be held at Simonstone Hotel on Box­ ing Night. On December 30th, a trivia quiz will be held in the Constitutional Club, open to teams of up to four people.


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whist and domino drive, as all contestants brought a present and took home a


Read Constitutional Club’s


teas were served and raf­ fle winners included Mr Keith Newmark and Mr Jack Pearson.


Traditional fare S a b d e n O v e r GOs


enjoyed a Christmas din­ ner at the Higher Trapp Hotel, Simonstone. It was a grea t success, with everyone tucking into tra­ ditional festive fare and receiving a gift. After­ wards, members returned to St Mary’s Hall for whist and dominoes and supper provided by Mrs Doris Bass. Contents of a Christmas


meat hamper, donated by Mr Charlie Webster, was won by Mrs M. Wade, Mrs I. Metcalfe and Mr J. Traynor. Domino winners were:


held on January 23rd at the Hark to Bounty Inn. Retiring secretary Mrs


B. Maher was presented with a voucher for her work during the past three years. Competition win­ ners were Mrs J. Weisters and Mrs E. Edgar and Mr E. Harrison gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the guests. The next meeting will


be on January 9th. CHIPRING


Thailand Chipping Young Farm­


ers met in the village’s


Mrs A. Parkinson, Mr J. Traynor, Mr R. Ford, Mrs N. Hargreaves. Whist: Ladies — Sirs M. Swift and Mrs D. Houghton. Gents — Mrs J. Swannick and Mr F. Cottam. Thursday’s domino win­


community centre on Mon­ day for a talk and slide show by Mr Andy Clark, of Bilsborrow YFC, on his silver jubilee trip to Thai­ land. He answered ques­ tions and was thanked by Helen Singleton and John Stott. The debate team was


ners were: Mrs D. Bass, Mr J. Royle, Mrs I. Cot­ tam and Mrs C. Hodson. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Pickles, Mr J. Bailey. Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Mrs Hutchinson. Raffle: Mrs J. Riley.


Curtain up The curtain goes up in


Sabden on the Christmas pantomime “Mother Goose,” to be presented by St Mary’s School "pupils in the church hall tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, at 7-30 p.m.


Organ costs At St Nicholas PCC,


Sabden, members were informed that an estimate of over £23,000 had been obtained for the restora­ t ion of the Victorian organ, which dates from the mid 19th-century. Approval was given to carry out the overhaul, provided sufficient money could be raised. The out come of a


referendum carried out by members of the congrega­ tion, regarding a boarded area between the nave and


Waddington Methodist Church on Sunday morn­ ing was conducted by the Rev. James Needham. The lesson was read by Jane Sharrock and Advent messages were delivered by Matthew Smith and Heather Sharrock, who also lit the candles. .Mr Needham invited


Precious gifts The family service at


£200 for Downham Village Hall funds. The Trivia Brothers, of


Nelson, set the brain-rack­ ing questions and Mrs Carol Palmer and her helpers prepared and served a much appreciated plate supper. A raffle and a bar also contributed to a very enjoyable evening.


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collected for Junior Mis­ sionary Association funds were awarded certificates Attendance prizes were presented to Sunday School scholars by Mrs Ida Herd and superintendant Mrs Alison Lodge gave a Bible reading and thanked all who helped in Sunday School during the year. Evening service was


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Late opening Thursday till 8 p.m.


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MARKET SQUARE St. George’s Pipe Band, Chipolata (Street


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Pendle Marching Brass, Punch and Judy and Kiddies Roundabout. Street collection in aid of Salvation Army.


Stores open until 8 p.m. Kiddies Roundabout, Punch and Judy.


Burnley Lions Silver Band, St. John's Church j PEDESTRIANISED AREA


Thurs:: Salvation Army Band, Central Burnley Council j of Churches (Carol singing), Chipolata (Street


Choir. Street collection.in aid of Church Urban fund.


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Fri-. Stores open until 8 p.m. ' French Connection Dance Team - presented by Suits-U, Yorkshire Street, Burnley.


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