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held at Grindleton Meth- Ambleside, with lunch in a odist Church on Good Fri- local hotel> before return- day evening, when parish­ ioners from St Ambrose


A united service


Church swelled the large congregation. The service was con­


sailing from Bowness to


duc ted by th e Rev. Graeme Halls and the rec­ tor of St Ambrose Church, Fr Chris Greenwell, gave the sermon. Traditional Easter hymns were sung and Mr S. Green played the organ. . For the Easter Day ser­


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next year. .Tea and' biscuits were served after­ wards. The next event will be a


trip to the Lake District on July 2nd. It will include


ing via Brockholes Lake Centre and Kirkby Lons­ dale.


by branch secretary Mrs Kathleen


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Names are being taken Illingworth


vice at the Methodist Church, the chapel was beautifully decorated with spring flowers by Miss B. Brennan. Worship was conducted by the Rev. Graeme Halls and Sunday School scholars sang “A man for all the people,” accompanied on the piano by Mr H. Fern. Sarah and Louise Bolton read the lessons and organist was Mr S. Green. The children made Eas­


Abbey senior citizens’ drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Mrs D. Ormerod and Mrs E. Chimey, Gents — Mr L. Walmsley and Mr V. Taylor. Dominoes: Mrs P.


Good wishes Whist winners at the


Dewhurst and Mrs E. Horn. The usual drive will be


held on Saturday and members are asked to note that a mystery coach trip has been arranged for May


ter cards to take home during their classes and each scholar was pre­ sented with an Easter egg from the Sunday School teachers.


The Buck, Grindleton, when teams of four will compete for the honour of being “Brains of Grindle­ ton.” The event is being organised by the Buck Inn football team and money raised will go towards club funds.


Brains test Tonight is quiz night at


meeting will take place at St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, on Wednes­ day, after Eucharist, at 7- 30 p.m. A churchwarden, PCC members and Dean­ ery Synod representatives will be elected.


PCC meeting The annual parochial


Grindleton, is holding a jumble sale in the school hall on April 28th, at 2 p.m. Anyone with jumble to collect can telephone Margaret Aspin (41324) or Denise Green (41066) or items can be left in the parish room on Sunday morning.


Jumble sale St Ambrose Church,


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Church celebrated its anniversary with celebra­ tions on the Saturday evening, when a capacity audience enjoyed a concert by the north’s leading duo, Joe and Clare, accompan­ ied by Simon on keyboard and accordion. Chairman was Mr Rex Brindle, of Settle. Refreshments were served.


Leading duo Waddington Methodist


the top of Ben Nevis on a' trip to Scotland.- Nearer home, beautiful'scenes of •Pendle and the Kibble


CHATBURN


Valley delighted members and had them guessing where they were taken. Hostess for the after­


Tripout At the AGM of Chat-


..Triennial Festival in Ilkley on May 17th, to hear cen­ tral president Mrs Pat


noon was Mrs Doreen Edmondson, who thanked Mr and Mrs Friend for an enjoyable show. Arrange­ ments were made for the


Harris.The talk at the next meeting on May 2nd will


guest preacher was Waddington minister the Rev. Clifford Foster, of Colne, who took as his theme “Making decisions.” During the morning ser­


On the Sunday, the' be on the work of the former church, and the handi­ capped.


Sunshine look It was evident at Wad­


vice readings were given ■ by Mr R. Rigby, Mr K. Bolton and Mr N. Bargh. Young people contributed by singing “You are the King of Glory.” The theme at the eve­


learn that Mr K. Sharp has recently suffered a health set-back and they wished him a speedy recovery.


16th. Members were sorry to


hosting the “Oldham Tinkers,” one of Lanca­ shire’s favourite folk groups, on Tuesday, at 8- 30 p.m. Tickets, at £6, are obtainable from the stew­ ard (Whalley 822236).


Folk group t Whalley Golf Club is


ton is holding the annual parish council meeting on April 30th, at 7-30 p.m., at Whalley CE School. Everyone is welcome. Items on the agenda include the village hall project and the Best-Kept Village working party.


Hall project Whalley and Little Mit-


Dramatic Society presents the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” in the Hospital Theatre, Whalley, all next week, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are available from Mrs Ainsworth (Whalley 822129) and are £3 each, with concessions at £2.50. The society will also be


Curtain up Calderstones Revue and


ning service was “Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever.” A Bible reading was given by Miss Joanne Howard and o rganist was Mrs S. Baines.


Appreciation Waddington Playgroup


held a supper evening at the Lower Buck Inn, when Mrs Susan Creighton was presented with a cut-glass bowl in appreciation of her hard work as supervisor. Arrangements were


dington Leisure Club’s lunch that Easter was approaching, with yellow serviettes and daffodils giving a look of sunshine to the room. After a meal of quiche and salad,'fol­ lowed by ice-cream and Easter biscuits, members were given a chocolate egg each to take home. Keep-Fit Association


bum Methodist Church Women’s .■ Fellowship, officers . were re-elected , and arrangements were made for informal meet­ ings on May 2nd, 16th and 30th and June'l3th. A trip to Martin Mere/ and Southport is. being


organised for June 6th and anyone interested should contact Miss Gladys Par­ kinson.


Joint effort On Good Friday, mem­


bers of Chatburn Method­ ist Church and Christ Church, Chatburn, joined for a service in the Meth­ odist Church. It was con- ducted by th e Rev. Graeme Halls and the ser­ mon was preached by the vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain.


te a ch e r Mrs Debbie Ormerod, of Accrington, demonstrated movement to music. She showed gen­ tle exercises which could be done from a sitting position and also explained to members why it was necessary to keep joints moving. Winner of the raffle was


made for a quiz night, mainly for playgroup asso­ ciates and village resi­ dents, to be held on July 4th at Waddington Social Club. Proceeds will go to the Sunday School hall restoration fund. Playgroup open day this


Miss H. M. Gradwell. The final lunch of the season will be held on May 16th.


HURST GREEN


year will be on May 16th and there will be various stalls, including a tombola,


lucky dip.


Church, Waddington, con­ cluded with a celebration of Choral Eucharist on the evening of Maundy Thurs­ day, at which there was a good congregation. On Good Friday the


Easter services Holy Week at St Helen’s


interested to hear from youngsters aged between 11 and 16 who a re interested in forming a youth s e c t io n . Any enquiries can be made to Mrs Armstrong, 8 Malham Drive, Accrington.


Useful tips Members of West Brad­


ments were made for a “Mad hatter’s tea party” on September 11th to cele­ brate the 75th anniversary ' of the WI.


ford WI enjoyed a most humorous and helpful talk by Mr D. Summerhayes on “Gardening made easy.” He gave many useful tills and also answered mem­ bers’ questions. Preliminary arrange­


the Bowland Forest group meeting at Chatburn School and for the Clith­ eroe Area WI Show com­ mittee’s coffee morning in the Ribble Valley Mayor’s Parlour on Saturday.


Tickets were on sale for ^ WHALLEY BILLINGJON


of the Whalley and Dis­ trict branch of Age Con­ cern, the speaker was the Rev. H. A. Reid, of Read. The meeting was held at


Parson’s life AT last week’s meeting


the Methodist Church Hall, King Street, Whal­ ley, and Mr Reid’s talk was called “The humorous side of a parson’s life.” It was attended by 40


people, who thoroughly enjoyed his amusing talk, and Mr Reid has already been invited back to speak


ezer Baptist Ladies’ Social Hour, Billington, wel­ comed speaker Mr J. Earnshaw, who chose as his topic “Everyone is spe­ cial.” Mrs Iv. Lowe gave a vote of thanks and Dr. M. B. Ormerod played the organ. Refreshments were served. . Miss Muriel Kay will


Special Members of the Eben-


Winning hands A successful whist and


domino drive was held in Hurst Green Village.Hall


name the dolC cake, 50p’, ' in aid of funds. Whist win- used books and toys and a ners were: Ladies — Mrs


Tallentyre, Mrs Peel, Mrs C. Holden and Mrs E. Ainsworth (joint). Gents — Mr Wall, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Walmsley. Dominoes: Mrs Rigby


and Cliff Riley (joint), Richard Eden. Raffle: Mrs Grainger,


vicar, the Rev. Alan Bai­ ley, led a two-hour ser­ vice, the first part of which involved devotions with chorales from the St John and St Matthew Pas­ sions, by J . S. Bach, together with hymns and a short organ interlude. This was followed by hymns and two addresses by the vicar. Again there was a good congregation. St Helen’s choir led the


Bible readings


day service at Tosside Chapel was conducted by Mr David Bagshaw, of Newton, and the organist was Mrs Frances Powl. The text was “Jesus


Preacher’s text The annual Palm Sun­


singing and the soloist in one of the recitatives and choruses from St John Passion was Peter Cun- liffe. The organist was Donald Hartley and the choir was conducted by Jean Hartley. T h e c h u r c h was


came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey.” The collec­ tion was £4S.50. After the service, ladies of the chapel served tea and biscuits. The Whit Sunday ser­


ton, at St John’s Church, Hurst Green. The vicar, the Rev. Brian Cave, together with Mrs Frances Lee and Mrs Rachel Eyre, gave readings from the Bible of the events leading up to the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, followed by prayers. For Easter Day, the


Mrs Underwood, Richard Eden, W. Traynor, A. Barker.


burn Methodist Church commenced with a service of Holy Communion con­ ducted by the Rev. Graeme Halls. Mrs E. Cowperthwaite, of Clith­ eroe, conducted the morn­ ing service and there was special music by the choir. The church was beauti­


Songs of Praise Easter Sunday at Chat­


lows (Bolton-by-BowIand). A competition for a


•be delegate to the AGM on June 7th. Thanks to the hosts were expressed by Mrs Carr, president of Dunsop Bridge WL


carving knife was won by Mrs C. F. Pickles, Mrs J. Wilkinson and • Mrs Ste­ venson. Mrs Pickles will


Army life Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC met in the village hall for a talk about the Army by Mr Roger Coates, of Clitheroe YFC. He illustrated his


SABDEN


folklore or gem lore was enjoyed by members of Sabden WI when Mrs Spencer told of the first adornments in the form-of body paints and how Queen Elizabeth I’s facial paint was comprised of white lead, vinegar and egg white. Her talk was further


Fojklore A fascinating talk on


account of army life with a video, which featured training and field exer­ cises. Mr Coates was thanked ■ by Julie Bra- cewell.


welcomed Mr N. Wilmore, who gave an illustrated talk on Lakeland garden­ ing, showing many slides. Mrs H. Pickard thanked him. New member Mrs L.


Lakeland Bolland Gardening Club


piumpton, Preston, whose talk was entitled “The life of a bee." They gave an interesting insight into the busy life of bees and the aptly-named queen bee with all her “staff.” Mrs K. Bond gave the vote of thanks.


or honey pot was won by Mrs M. Porter and Mrs M. Beattie, who also won the raffle.


A competition for a jam


illus trated with gem stones from all parts of the world, many of which con­ tained “life-saving proper­ ties.” WI member Dr Joan


read for Mrs A. Parring- ton, Mrs Bond, Mrs B. Hoyle, Mrs E. Wadding­ ton and Mrs J. Wells, who won the flowers from the president’s table.


Birthday greetings were


Bond gave a detailed explanation of the pro­ posed closure of Bramley Meade Maternity Home. Dr Bond is a member of the Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Authority and told of a massive shortfall of funds in 1991, which had to be met by the authority. Two maternity units


Sproston was also wel­ comed. At the meeting on May


9th, Mr H. Sherdley will give a talk on “The Forest of Bowland.”


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fully decorated with yel­ low and white flowers. Members of the congrega­ tion had been invited to dedicate a flower in memory of a loved one and these were incorporated in several displays. A collec­ tion was taken up for the Romania appeal. The evening service,


On a donkey On Maundy Thursday


ship was conducted by_Mr


conducted by the minister, took the form of an Easter “Songs of Praise” shared with the vicar and mem­ bers of Christ Church. There was special music


Peter Thomas, of the Con­ gregational College, Man­ chester. A. family service was


by a joint choir and lessons were read by Miss Carol Walker and Mr Eric Dixon. Mr Clifford John­ son was the organist.


mystery trip in June and members were informed that Dunsop Bridge WI will be hostesses for the group meeting in May.


Names were taken for a


at the next meeting, when the speaker will be Mrs Tomlinson, who will talk about “A parson’s life through the ages.”


Lumb WI will be guests


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of the WI to “address the- grot spots” of the village will take place on the evening of April 27th. Members were asked


evening, a communion ser­ vice was held in the schoolroom “upper room” at Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top. Wor- volunteers will present the


for resolutions for forth­ coming LFWI meetings and national AGM resolu­ tions will be the theme at the May meeting. Three


resolutions for discussion Arrangements for an outing to Chester in May


were finalised. A competition for the


held on Easter Day, when the children of the joint parish Sunday School dressed up and mimed the events leading up to Jesus rising from the tomb. A real donkey, kindly


prettiest necklace was won by Mrs E. Harrop, Mrs B. Brennan and Miss E. Bibby. Hostesses were Mrs M. Procter, Mrs L. Smith and Mrs I. Cottam.


All the aces


was a joint service with son, Mrs B. Hopkins. All Hallows Church, Mit- ; Gents — Mr L. Cropper,


On Good Friday, there Ladies — Mrs,M. Wilkin-


Whist winners at Read Constitutional Club were:


Mr L. Grime. The special prize was won by Mrs I. Fielding and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


decorated during Saturday morning by an enthusiastic group of volunteers, led by Mrs L. Cowgill. Easter Day saw bumper


church altar and windows were decorated by the ladies with spring flowers. There were 72 communi­ cants. The vicar spoke to the children of the symbol­ ism of Easter eggs and afterwards gave each one a chocolate egg. Organist was Mrs Kathleen Seed.


vice on June 3rd, at 7 p.m., will be conducted by Mr George Kinder, of Giggleswick.


congregations at both the early Communion and the Choral Eucharist, when the Paschal candle was lit. The Easter procession fol­ lowed. The choir led the congregation in joyful and expressive singing and later sang S. S. Wesley’s anthem, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” To one of the Easter hymns, the choir sang a descant specially composed by Rachel Bryan, the assis­ tant choir director.


■St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Waddington, which was held in the Commu­ nity Room of Waddington Hospital. Mr and Mrs Friend, of


venue for the meeting of


speak about her holiday in India at the next meeting.


Clitheroe, showed a selec­ tion of their favourite slides, first of their own garden at different times of year, then _views from


Scenic views There was a change of


lewhite, Whitechapel and Longridge were among the guests at Hurst Green WI’s 35th anniversary party. Mrs K. Young wel­


Birthday cake WI members from Ing-


Group would like to thank all who supported rheir waste paper, collection, particularly Mick Taylor for the use of one of his vehicles. The money raised pro­


Benefits young Read Scout and Guide


loaned by the Dewhurst family of Martin Top Farm, the place where the chapel began 174 years ago, was used for the tri­ umphant entry to Jerusa­ lem. Costumes were made by the Sunday School teachers. The children sang “We have a King who rides a donkey.” Mr David Bagshaw, of


Newton, led the . service ahd the communion of the Lord’s Supper at the close. Organist was Mrs Ethel Hartley.


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Black sky “A Lancashire Evening”


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comed the guests, Mrs Dauber and Mrs Packer. Members discussed future events and expressed sad­ ness at not being included in the Chipping walk, but looked forward to taking part next year. A demonstration of how


Saints’ Church, Pendleton, were conducted by the Rev. Eric Chard. On Maundy Thursday there was a service of Holy Communion. The church was beauti­


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fully decorated for the Easter Day service of family communion, when youngsters of the Sunday School joined the congre­ gation. Organist was Miss Edna Bannister.


■ E. Eccles and Mrs C. Blocked. Mrs M. Martin- dale was wished a happy birthday and all the mem­ bers enjoyed a buffet. The birthday cake,


to arrange and preserve plant material was given by Mrs M. A. Hargreaves. She was thanked by Mrs M. Wright. Competition winners were Mrs T. Crotty, Mrs


“The elements — earth, air, water and fire” gave plenty of scope for some wonderful photography. The variance went from a snow-covered Pendle Hill to a sunset over More- cambe Bay and from the River Ribble in flood to the placid Lancaster Canal. The last dramatic pictures were of lightning flashes in a black sky, over Preston, leaving the town in stark darkness. Miss C. Clutten thanked


Airing views The annual meeting of


parishioners will be held on Sunday in AH Saints’ Church, Pendleton, start­ ing at 7-45 p.m. There will be reports on the church’s activities during the year and elections for the PCC and parishioners are invited to air views on any topic.


MITTON


Mr Edwards and also members who helped with


the jumble sale, which raised £131 for church funds.


For vestry fund , .


made by Mrs E. Wilson, was cut by president Mrs M. Wright.


to the vicar of St John's, the Rev. Alan Reid, who can convert them to cash in support of the church 'vestryfund.


by some garages are being collected in Read and peo­ ple are astadJ,o_pass_them


Spring flowers There was a good con­


Blue chip stamps given Church) with readin?s by . „ „ . held at Hurs't Green Meat dishes


. There was a good atten­ dance at Bolton-by-Bow- land WI when’ president Mrs M. A. Bosonnet wel­ comed guests from Dunsop Bridge and Grindleton WIs. Guest speaker was Mrs


Mrs F. Lee, Mrs R. Ayres and the Rev. B. Cave. Mrs K. Seed was the organist Holy Communion was celebrated on Easter Day and as, this was also family service the children sang “Alleluiav” After­ wards each child received an Easter egg from the vicar. The choir sang “We were not there,” “Jesus is Lord” and “Spirit of the Living God." Mrs E, Spurgeon was,the organ­ ist. : • ' ,.t : /• . .,- ■: The church was' beauti-


fully decorated with spring flowers.;- Refreshments were served in the school after the service. . ,


NINE members of Whallcy MdthcrsL Union received certificates to commemorate memberships of 40 years,or more — 57 years in the case o f 91-year-old Mrs Elsie: Howarth, of Mitton Road


. (front, centre).


■ ing ^member-Mrs Kate Wallwork al a Jacob 8 join supper which ulso saw two new members enrolled.


' 0 ' »> *‘ The presentations were made by, Deanery presid- ’ . . .. . ,


Naylor, Mrs Una Duerden, Mrs Milliccnt Whit­ taker, Mrs Sally Wiggans, Mrs Florence Bate, Mrs Janet Mason, and (not: pictured) Mrs Elsie-Hol- worth and Mrs Margaret Bricrlcy.


• The nine were: Mrs Howarth, Mrs Margaret . , • _


At Tuesday’s meeting there will be a talk by Mr George Dobson about life in a Fylde village.


S. Hollins, of Northaller­ ton, who gave a cookery demonstration based on British meat. She was thanked by Mrs B. Ste­ venson.


had made were raffled, winners . being; Mrs A. Aspin (Grindleton), Mrs Parrington . and Mrs J. Parkinson ; ;' i (Dunsop Bridge) and :Mrs.;G.. ,Bil-


Various tasty dishes she 1 V WBehind time


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