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Jtkuroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) lews from the Villages


parishes who wish to them at 10-30 a.m. on J nary 27th.


is to give the annual “Assheton Sermons" at St Leonard’s Church, Down- ham, at the end of the month. The sermons have been


Bishop to preach The Bishop of Blackburn


Nativity play The family service at All


preached annually since 1079, when Sir Ralph Assheton left a sum of four pounds a year in his will. The money was left


“towards gratifying two able orthodox ministers, other than the


incumbents att Whalley and Downeham, onely for the better occasioning of a fuller congregation of peo­ ple being willing, most parts, strangers


their owne (though per­ haps bettor), each of them to preach a sermon on two severall days, vizt., upon oth February at Whalley upon one of these texts, 2 Sam 23.5


rather


to heare than


3.17,18. And at Downe­ ham upon the day of the month it shall please God to call me from this transi­ tory life, upon one of these texts, Job 19.25,20,27 or Col. 3.3,4.”


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ners of St Leonard’s, Downhain, and Twiston have extended a welcome to people from other


for the


Hallows Church, Mitton, started with the children lighting the Advent can- lie. A nativity play was


present a good congregation for


performed by the young­ sters, who also played recorders while the con­ gregation sang. At the carol service on Sunday evening there was


singing by candlelight. Readers were Mr A. Roll­ ings, Mr P. Lancaster, Mr J. Martlew, the Dugdale family, Mr N. Turner and the Spurgeon family. The ch o ir sang “ J e s u s , Saviour,” “Girls and boys,” “ 0 ....................Ring bells.


shlecp"eep” and King bells. The PCC and parishio­


Communion service was well attended. The church had been decorated by the young mothers. On Sun­ day, there were carols and readings by Matthew Dug­ dale, Mrs S. Dugdale, Mrs A. Fox and Mr and Mrs P. Reed. The Rev. B. Cave offi­


Coffee and mince pies were served afterwards. The Christmas Eve


ciated at all the services and Mrs E. Spurgeon was the organist.


CHATBURN MITTON Carols


burn Women’s Fellowship held their Christmas party, carols were accom­ panied on the piano by Mr' Clifford Johnson. Items were given by Mrs Doris Giles and Mr Tom Hudson and afternoon tea was served by members of the catering committee.


When members of Chat-


Tour village A carol party from


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Chatburn Methodist Church toured the village on two evenings, singing for the sick and elderly, including those at the Grecnside and Manor House Homes. The collec­ tion of £53.50 will be divided between the


tion and the National Chil­ dren’s Home.


Advent candles The service at Chatburn


ducted by Mr Robin Clark. Advent candles were lit by Gillian Wilkinson and readings were given by Women's Fellowship mem­ bers Mrs Mashiter, Mrs M. Leach and Miss A. Bowker. The organist was Mr Clifford Johnson.


Methodist Church on Sun­ day morning was con- ................R


the service was conducted by Mrs Sylvia Parkinson. Mr Bagshaw was organist.


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village halls joined forces for a Christmas party at Newton on Friday. In the afternoon, junior


Newton and Slaidburn


school children and tod­ dlers were entertained by Mr Shaun McCree, who performed magic tricks with the “Mad Hatter’s tea party” as his theme.


and parents sat down for tea. A famey dress competi­


Aftenvards, GO children


tion, judged by Mr J. Lewis, of Newton, was won by Joseph and Anna Hutton (gamekeepers), Anna Weisters (Puss in B o ots ) , Joh n Foley (gnome) and David Par­ kinson (Wizard of Oz). During the evening


family party, Mr R. Fair- clough provided music for dancing and organised games. Raffle winners were:


Mrs McNamee, John Green, John Walker, John Pinder, Mrs Cuttenden, Anne Dixon, Mary Beat- tie, Eileen Lewis, Betty Pinder and James Water- worth.


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nion at Chatburn Method­ ist Church was conducted by the Rev. Gordon Sim­ mons and lessons were read by Mr Neil Turpin. The family service on


Family’s readings Christmas Eve Commu­


Christmas morning was nducted by the Rev.


Graeme Halls. Popular carols were accompanied by Mr Clifford Johnson on the organ.The Advent candles were lit by Zoe Alker, whose family gave the readings. A collection was taken


ing part in the crib service at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, on Christmas Eve. The vicar, the Rev.


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Roland Nicholson, invited the children in the congre­ gation to place models in the crib and to switch on the Christmas lights. Then they sang “Away In A Manger” around the crib and the choir, which included children from Sabden, sang two carols. Sunday School prizes of


for Methodist Homes for the Aged.


ormed Church held its ser­ vice of lessons and carols on Sunday. Lessons were read by Miss A. Rushton, Mrs ill. Pinder, Mr D. Bagshaw, Mrs M. Rush- ton, Mrs N. Breaks, Mrs T. Eastwood, Miss Zoo Parkinson, Mrs S. Parkin­ son and Mrs M. Beattie. A poem was read by Miss Lucy Parkinson and


Lessons Newton United Ref­


met at the home of Mrs Mary Parker and were served sherry before set­ ting off around the village. A half-way stop was made at the home of “Mr and Mrs J. Weisters


the local YFC, the group divided into two parties, one to sing in Newton and the other m Slaidburn. The Newton singers


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Bible stories were pre­ sented by the vicar to Robert Dilworth, Michael and Rachel Hitchen, Char­ lotte and Emily Hutchi­ son,David and Julie Whi- twell, Louise and Matthew Whitwoll. Festive services at the


church were oversha­ dowed by the death on Christmas Eve of Mrs Ruth Marsland. The Parish Communion


ing point was “Rathmere”, the home of Mrs D. Leem- ing, with a stop at “The Brooklets,” the home of Mr and Mrs J. N. King- Wilkinson for coffee and mince pies. Both parties met at the end of the evening for a hot-pot sup­ per at the Mark to Bounty Inn.


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on Christmas Eve was conducted by Canon Eric Chard. The services on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Thursday and Friday were taken by the vicar. Miss Edna Bannister was the organist.


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enjoyed the event, which was organised by Mrs Jane Spurgeon and other m o th e r s . Ev e ry o n e enjoyed games, tea and carols, with singing led by the vicar, the Rev. Brian Cave, on guitar.


IT was party time on Saturday for children who attend All Hallows Church Sunday School, Mitton. Sixteen youngsters


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nearby on Gisburn Road, has also been the target of thieves, who stole £134 in cash.


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service of carols and les­ sons at St Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn, was played by Slaidburn Silver Band. The Rev. Brian Darby-


refreshments. Organisers Mrs Joanne Lloyd and Mrs Hilda Wnddington ensured that the


The Sunday School schol­ ars sang a modern carol, accompanied bv Mrs R. White on the keynoard. Christmas morning wor­


rang four Christmas carols and the Rev. Alan Bailey read ope of the lessons.


BILLINGTON


Donation The minister, Mr Alec


ship was again led by Mr Needham. In spite of the atrocious weather, there was an excellent congrega­ tion. The Advent candles were lit by Miss Anne Rigby and the reading was given by Mrs Alison Lodge. Mr Needham, in a short


Proctor, conducted the annual candlelit carol ser­ vice at tile Ebenezer Bap­ tist Church, Billington. Mrs Anne Holmes, Mrs Kathleen Lowe and Dr Milton Ormerod read the lessons.


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address, spoke of seeing a ear sticker bearing the words “A dog is not just for Christmas" and went on lo explain how this say­ ing could apply to many other things in life.


Singing efforts Sunday School scholars


shire conducted the ser­ vice and lessons were read by Mrs J. Carr, Miss Robin Guest, Miss G. Carr, Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs J. Weisters, Mrs A. Cowking, Mr R. Parker,


latcr served by the ladies mitment, and Mr and Mrs of the Parochial Church Council in the school hall


Bridge. Refreshments were


Hand-bells ring


A service of carols and readings, led by the Rev. J. Needham, was held on Sunday evening at Wad- d i n g t o n M e th o d is t Church, before a large congregation. The hand-bell ringers from St Helen’s Church


and staff of Waddington Methodist Church visited various homes in the vil­ lage to sing Christmas carols. By their efforts, £40 was raised, which was donated to Northeliffe Special School at Great Harwood.


Tribute The Christmas enrol


Mr D. Service and Fr J. Burns from D u n s o p


service at St Helen’s Church, Waddington,


party went smoothly. The group has now broken up for Christmas and will meet again in the New Year.


Cents — Mrs G. Walms- ley. Raffle: Mr J. Royle. Thursday’s domino win­


ners: Miss E. Hayes, Mrs P. Whittaker, Mr J. Royle. Whist: Ladies '— Mrs M. Wade. Gents — Mrs G. Walmslcy. Raffle: Mrs M. Moorhouse.


, ----Mrs Holmes and Mrs , .. Helen, joined residents at J o y c e Hazell san^ the ga^(|en*


cnrol Come join thccelc-


oration.” Miss Muriel Kay was the organist. During the Sunday


morning service, con­ ducted by the Rev. A. T. Hubbard, Mr Proctor pre­ sented a representative of the Samaritans organisa­ tion with a donation of £50 from the carol service towards its work,


i i s a a Full house


for the whist and domino drive held by the Friends


There was a full house began with a tribute from


of Slaidburn Country Practice, which raised £134. MCs were T. Robin­ son and J. Tomlinson. W in n e r s w e re : S .


the vicar, the Rev. Alan Bailey, to the choir, the parents of choristers who support them in their com-


Donald Hartley, for their dedicated work in training the young singers. Tile congregation joined in traditional carols and


Parker, M. Sutton, V. Sharp, B. Peel, M. Car- ruthers, N. Robinson, J. Kenyon, T. Denby, E. Morphet. D r a w win n ers : G.


Robinson, C. Howarth, M. P y e,


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, The vicar read the les­ sons and the collection was donated to Christian Aid. Afterwards, members of


heard several new ones sung by the choir, all com­ posed this century, finish­ ing with a performance of “God so loved the world” by Sir John Stainer.


the choir were invited to tiie vicarage for tea.


Parker, J. Dukes, M. Denby, S. Robinson, D. Sugden, S. Hogg.


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Mince pies T h e M a y o r a n (l


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and mince pies. During the informal and


very enjoyable visit, the pensioners were presented with gifts of toiletries.


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