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presented bouquets to Miss Han­ nah Cowperthwaite, of Scott Terrace, and Mrs Mary Robin­ son, of Kemple View, to mark their 60 years’ service as mem­


THE Bishop of Blackburn said it with flowers when he sprang a surprise on two remarkable Cl i theroe choristers. The Rt Rev. Alan Chesters


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choir mistress Mrs Sheila Williams and other members of the church to honour the pair’s dedication to their choir commitments. “It was a lovely surprise,” said Miss


bers of St James’s Church Choir. The Bishop had joined forces with


Cowperthwaite (77). “The church had even gone to the trouble to tell my


Surprise was music to ear


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son (74) have known each other since their schooldays at St James’s CE School. “We’ve rarely missed a service — it has always been part of our lives,” added Miss Cowperthwaite. Mrs Robinson, who was still at


family in Chester about it and they arrived for the presentation.” Miss Cowperthwaite and Mrs Robin­


school when she joined the choir, has also made her mark as a soloist and has performed in many concerts through­ out the area. The presentation came while the two


Clitheroe Parish Church, St Paul’s Church at Low Moor and Christ Church, Chatbum. were confirmed by the Bishop, assisted bv the rector of St James’s, the Rev. Hugh Clark.


alto singers were in their usual place in the choir at a confirmation service con­ ducted by the Bishop. • Twenty candidates from St James’s,


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A date with PM to voice doubts about currency


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TORY election candidate Nigel Evans will meet the Prime Minister and senior govern­ ment figures in London tomorrow. Mr Evans, Conservative


John MacGregor and For­ eign Secretarv Mr Douglas Hurd.


Michael Heseltine. Secre­ ta ry of S tate for the Environment. Here he will urge the case for relief of community charge pay­ ments to lS-.vear-olds and for tenant farmers who do not own farm houses they live in, but who face high valuations.


He will also meet Mr R i g h t s i te


A NEW information centre and public conve­ nience is to be sited at Boiton-bv-Bowland. The Ribble Valley


Chancellor to reduce interest rates as soon as possible to regenerate industry and help mort­ gage payers.


Mr Evans is to urge the


nation of what has proved to be a whistle-stop week for Mr Evans.


Friday will be the culmi­


Westminster to lobby North West MPs over the community charge reduc­ tion scheme for lS-vear-


On Monday he was in


olds. He told them he wanted it reduced to either £1 a week or abo­ lished altogether for 1S- year-olds, if civil servants claimed th a t was too bureaucratic.


Council’s Planning and Development Committee accepted an application, from the council itself, to erect the buildings on Main Street in the village. t The meeting was told


Parish Council heartily endorsed the application.


hat Bolton-b.v-Bowland


Strasbourg to meet MEPs and Agricultural Commis­ sioner Mr Ray MacSharry to discuss reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy.


On Tuesday he flew to


of the busiest weeks since Mr Evans moved to the Ribble Valley a year ago.


Overall, it has been one


Chancellor of the Exche­ quer Mr Norman Lamont, Leader of the House Mr


Mr Evans will also meet


members of local blues band “Immediate Blues” and were invited to lead the workshops by Trinity Youth and Community Centre youth worker Miss Sylvia Mottram. The w eekend was


CLITHEROE youngsters were enthralled by the drumming and guitar skills of local musicians Andy Wilkinson and Roger Dickinson at a special resi­ dential music weekend held at Borwick Hall, Camforth. The two musicians are


arranged for 22 able- bodied and disabled youngsters in conjunction with the centre’s weekly music workshops, which are held on Wednesdays, from 7 to 9-30 p.m.


participants thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. She is asking anyone who feels able to donate music skills at a further residential weekend, or anyone who might like to attend the weekly music workshops, to ring her (0200 278S6).


Miss Mottram said that


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perfection and decorated with colourful motifs rang­ ing from Father Christmas to a cheeky robin and angelic choirboy. The ladies were thanked by Mrs L. Bird, who served tea and hot mince pies.


C h u r c h N e tw o r k (Women’s Fellowship) meets today at 2-30 p.m. for a Christmas celebra­ tion. Chairman will be Mrs Joselin and carols and readings have been chosen by the members. St Helen’s Mothers’ Union has been invited and there will be a Jacob’s join tea.


Choose carols Waddington Methodist


Christmas party was held at Waddington Methodist Church. A buffet tea was served, followed by games for the children arranged by Mr White. A visit from Father Christmas with gifts for the younger ones proved as popular as ever.


Fancy dress On Saturday, a family


vice led by Mrs Enid Lox- ham, Mrs Moorhouse and Mrs Kayley demonstrated their talents for the icing of Christmas cakes to members and friends of St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Waddington. The cakes were iced to


Icing cakes Following a short ser­


entertainment by the Sun­ day School scholars pro­ duced and arranged .bv Darryl and Matthew Smith. Thanks were given to Sunday School staff for the excellent arrange­ ments.


Waddington Methodist Church on Sunday was conducted by the Rev. James Needham, of Clith­ eroe. It was a service with many varied aspects. Opening prayers and a reading were given by Darryl and Matthew Smith, who also lit the Advent candles. Mrs D. Underwood pre­


Certificates Morning worship at


Communion was con­ ducted by the Rev. Gor­ don Simmons, of Clith­ eroe.


sented certificates of merit to three collectors. Sunday School scholars brought gifts of toys and money for the National Children’s Homes and attendance prizes were awarded to the children, who sang “Let there be love.” Evening service of Holy


had the difficult task of judging the fancy dress parade and after long deliberation eventual win­ ners were the White group as Dalmatian puppies, Donna Knowles (Black Beauty), John Knowles (Oliver Twist) and Nancy Starky (The cat who stole the cream). The evening closed with


Mr and Mrs K. Bolton


READ


and district committee for the Cancer Relief Macmil­ lan Fund, chairman Mrs Olive Walker handed over a cheque for £7,500 to North West area manager Mr David Massey. This brings the total raised in 1991 to £10,250, a new- record for the small com­ mittee based in Read. In her annual report,


Record total At the AGM of Read


Mrs Walker paid tribute to the work of members and to the many people in the area who had helped with fund-raising.


and Guide Group is hold­ ing a carol service and parade at the United Reformed Church at 10-45 a.m. Everyone is welcome and all members of the group are asked to attend at 10-30 a.m.


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Cricket and Bowling Club, held in the pavilion, officers re-elected were David Rigby (chairman), Steve Rushton (treasurer) and David Mashall (secre­ tary' for an amazing ISth year). The committee wel­ comed new member Gra­ ham Reid. Thanks were given to


Re-elected At the AGM of Read


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raiser is the sportsmans’ dinner and the next one has been arranged for February 21st, when Jim Watt, Scottish ex-world champion boxer, will be guest speaker. The bowling section


part-time groundsman and anyone able to help the club in this capacity should contact the secretary. The successful fund­


once again proved to be very" successful under the dedicated hands of Ken and Hilda Coulthurst.


by the group to those who contribute to the waste paper collection, particu­ larly Mike Hardie for the kind donation of transport, and also those who don­ ated aluminium cans for the Blue Peter appeal. The next collection will be on January 4th.


Guides and leaders took part in a midnight hike over the hills and fields from Read to .the Scout headquarters in Fence. Fortunately the evening, though cold, was dry and well-lit by stars. Thanks are expressed


Midnight hike A group of Read Scouts,


Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs C. Cham- ley, Mrs D. Birch. Gents — Mr P. Elliot, Mr G. Law. Special prize was won by Mrs M. Dearing and MC was Mrs P. Lar­ kin.


All the aces Whist winners at Read


between Read and Simon- stone Parish Councils to discuss Read playground,. a playground association has been formed undepjthe


Safer play aim Following a meeting


those who supported the club both financially and with time and talents. The club runs three senior teams and three junior ones, so is looking for ways and means of gen­ erating more income, which will ultimately benefit a lot of people. An urgent need is for a


poor state, with a com­ plete lack of safety sur­ faces, coupled with persis­ tent fouling by stray or unattended dogs. The aim of the association is to ini- tallv install safety surfaces and erect a low fence to keep dogs out. Replacement of the


direction of Read Parish Council. The association consists of interested par­ ents and residents from both parishes and the local co-ordinator for Read is Dr Richard Freeman, a doctor at Whalley Health Centre. The playground is in a


slide, which was removed last year as it was danger­ ous, is also one of the main aims. More equipment will be bought as and when funds become available. A fund-raising drive is


to start in earnest in the New Year, with a spon­ sored swim at Padiham Pool and a charity auction in Read.


SABDEN


bring some Christmas cheer to the senior citizens at Littlemoor House next Tuesday, from 6 p.m. inwards, when they are toing to entertain with :arols and sketches and hen join the residents for Irinks and mince pies.


Bringing cheer Sabden Brownies are to


Richard Eden, Mrs Agnes Parkinson and Mr Roland Ford. Thursday: Mrs Con­ s tan c e Hodson, Mrs Dorothy Bass, Mr James Royle, Mr Richard Eden. Monday's whist win­


ien Over 60s socials were P is follows:- Monday: Mrs


hyllis Whittaker, Mr


Tricks and spots Domino winners at Sab-


Red Rock at Northtown to Jeremy Farm, Fir Trees and West Close and Mr Cooke pointed out the old outcrop site at Higham and gave a short talk about the old open cast mine there that opened in the 1940s. They continued up Heys


Hill wood and along Back Lane, Moor Barn and Dobson Clough. They walked past the


Lane and on to the Four Alls for lunch, returning to Sabden via Sagar Hill Farm, Stump Hall, Stone­ fold and The Dean, having covered about six miles. The next walk will be a special Christmas event.


.BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Bolton-by-Bowland YFC was visited by the Young Farmers’ Roadshow for a very different but fun evening of entertainment and games. Members enjoyed themselves and a vote of thanks was given by Adam Graham. Next week, members


Roadshow fun On Monday evening,


are asked to meet in the village at 6-30 p.m. for a visit to Our Lady of Com­ passion Hospital.


dance of schoolchildren and toddlers of Bolton-by- Bowland at a Christmas party in the village hall. After tea there were vari­ ous party games organised by Mrs A. Cornthwaite and a surprise visit from Father Christmas to dis­ tribute toys.


Surprise visit There was a large atten­


ners: Ladies — Mrs Isa­ belle Flannagan and Mrs Scott. Gents — Mr Fred Cottam and Mr Derek Warburton. Thursday’s winners: Ladies — Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mrs Hutchinson. Gents — Mrs Eve Marsden and Mr Derek Warburton. Raffle: Mr Richard Eden and Mrs Phyllis Whittaker.


be making his annual tour of the village on Sunday night, accompanied by members of Padiham Round Table collecting for charity. They will be going round the streets from 4 to 8 p.m. and all the money will go to local charities.


Charity tour Father Christmas will


Mary’s Parish Hall on Saturday afternoon was as busy as ever, with the var­ ious stalls doing a roaring trade. The ladies served teas and more than £S70 was raised for church funds.


Roaring trade The Christmas fair at St


See Santa This S a tu rd ay i t ’s


Nicholas’s Parish Hall, starting at 3 p.m. Father Christmas will be coming and th e r e w i l l be , numerous stalls and teas


Christmas fair time in St on sale.


Fine day for walk g The Sabden walking


headmg for Higham on a fine bright day. Fourteen walkers led by Mr Colin Cooke set off via Black


roup took to the fields


Bovvland WI Mrs M. A. Bosonnet welcomed Mr D. Summerhayes, of Lancas­ ter, who gave a seasonal talk entitled 'The 12 trees of Christmas.” He was t h a n k e d b y M r s N . Comthvvaite. A competition for a


12 trees President of Bolton-by-


m ad e fo r th e vv a r memorial Christmas whist drive and members were reminded of the Christmas party on January 10th, at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Bolton-by-Bovv- land.


home-made Christmas decoration was won by Mrs C. F. Pickles. Mrs N. Pope and Mrs G. Billows. Members were reminded about carol singing on December 15th and 17th, with proceeds going to Headway. Arrangements were


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and friends of Downham and Tvviston Garden Club enjoyed a demonstration on how to make Christmas decorations by Mrs Mar­ garet Dickenson. Arrange­ ments were later raffled for club funds.


In the mood Twenty-two members


p.m., Mr Peter Foley, of Holden Clough Nurseries, will give a talk on colour in the garden in winter.


On January' 9th, at 7-30 1


Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, in the village hall.


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