Clitheroe Adrertincr X- Times, December Kith, ITU ;> rtUherue (Editorial), 22.J2.1 (Adi-ei-lisinr/). Btinilc.ij .',22.i.ll (Clamnjied) ^ew s from the Villages


Scholars sang “Little Don­ key,” before presenting their g fts of


Ki»us, •>] toys ior


For all ages Everyone from one to HO


enjoyed Saturday afternoon's ChriVtmas party held by Wad- dintfton Methodist Sunday School members. Tea was provide)! for the whole church Ov Sunday School teachers


Children's Home, which were for the . Nat ona Natiionall


placed round the Christinas tree together with monetary gifts from the adults in the congregation. Mrs Doreen Underwond


RiBCHESTER


Policing concern Refuse collections and vil­


and parents. Afterwards the children


played names and sang carols, Jed by Malcolm and Hosemarv White. Father Christmas arrived with presents for the scholars and the difficult task of .induing a fancy dress com­ petition fell to Mrs Sarah Haines and Mrs Phyllis Fisher, who chose three: Donna Knowles and Christine Parkinson (holly and ivy), White and Monk children (The Greatest Show on Earth) and William Swales (Noddy in his car).


Toys round tree The annual toy service,


thanked the children and their parents for their work during the year for tin;.IMA and pre­ sented certificates for jointly raising the marvellous sum of £277.fid. Sunday School prizes wen*


presented by Miss .Lianne Howard to all tin* children who attended in the past year.


Favourites Readings and favourite


Christmas carols was the theme for members of Wad- dington Methodist Church


lage policing were two of the issues on the agenda when Ribehester Parish Council


mol.


asked by Kibble Valiev Ror- ough Council for its views on refuse collection in Ribches- ter. Councillors believe that the crew serving the village is particularly helpful and pro­ vides an excellent service. Replies have been received


The parish council has noon , .


Derek Rirchall (president), Michael. Georgeson (chair­ man), David Marshall (secre­ tary), Steve Rushton (trea­ surer). The committee was re-elected en bloc. Thanks were expressed to


produced the satisfying sun ■if £55(1. Mrs Mollic Mitchell thanked the vicar for helping to make it such an enjoyable


event.


Ken and Hilda Coulthurst for their tireless efforts in main­ taining and improving the bowling facility at the club.


Singing On Sunday there will be sj


Scout and Guide Group carol service in Read. United Reformed Church, stalling at 11 a.m., to which all uni­ formed branches are invited. On Tuesday, Scouts and


to the letters sent to the Lan­ cashire Police Committee,


Network. At a well-attended meeting,


expressing parish councillors concerns about crime in Kib-


Rilihlc V;illi;y Ml* :»n.i the local county councillor,


chester.


the Rev. Premia Leigh wel­ comed special guests the Rev. M. Fielding anil members of St Helen’s Church Mothers’


which included Sunday School prizegiving and the presenta­ tion of Junior Missionary Awards, was held at Wad­ dington Methodist Church on Sunday morning. The minister, the Rev.


Union. A collection for the National


enjoyed.


.Premia Leigh, conducted family worship and Advent candles were lit by Tom White and Adam Underwood.


Children’s Home raised over £10 and a Jacob’s join tea was


Network friends for the altcr- noon’s entertainment and


Mrs K. Loxham thanked , , .


refreshments. At the meeting on January


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Committee was aware of the manpower problem m the area, particularly at night, which was a direct result of a lack of Government funding. She said that the Lancashire Constabulary was extremely stretched and consequently the county council hail been pressing the Home Office for an increase this year, so far


The chairman of the I ohee .. unsuccessfully.


Kith, the Rev. M. Fielding will be the speaker.


whose area includes the vil­ lage, attended the meeting and expressed concern about funding. She had written to the Chief Constable and salt she would pass on the detailed reply he had promised. A countryside watch scheme, on the line of Neighbourhood Watch, had been tried out successfully in the Thames Valley area, she reported. MP Mr Nigel Evans had


County Coun. T. Wilcock, ........... School at 7-15 p.m.


Weekend camp A group of Read Brown­


ies enjil.veil a winter week­


end at Rowley .Seoul Camp where, despite the poor weather, they managed a full weekend of interesting activi­ ties. Leaders Lesley Wilkin­ son and Patricia Firth were thanked for organising the event.


School choir There will lie a carol service


in St John's Church, Read, on Sunday, at P-in., in which Read School choir will take part. All are warmly wel­ come.


Party spirit Rimingtoi.


Mrs V. Gardiner thanked Mrs B. Spencer for organising recent outings to Chester for Christinas shopping and to a sewing and knitting exhibition at Harrogate. She is honing to arrange a trip to Manches­ ter to see “Phantom of the Opera” on June Stli and anyone wishing to go should contact Mrs Spencer (Clith-


ington W1 ...


Guides will tour the village carol singing. Those attending should meet outside Read


presklent


Carve-up concern Vice-chairman Mr C. Monks


conducted West 15 rad ford


Parish Council’s meeting, when items discussed included the re-siling of JO m.p.h. signs. A sign on Grindleton


eroe‘IJfi-H'J). Still on a theatrical theme,


Road will be resiled IDO yards east of Halsteads Farm and the existing JO m.p.h. sign between Waddington and West Bradford will now include the short length of lie-


several members expressed interest in going to see the local production of “ 1 lie Pajama Came" at Clitlieroe


restriction. After discussion, councillors


Parish Hall in February. A Christinas greetings card


expressed concern at the “carving up of the Ribble \ al­ ley” and letters were received from other parish councils who also felt unhappy at the


was read from Riiningtnn’s link CWA branch m Nlm- lumliy, in NE Australia, and preliminary details of tlii: National Federation ACM m Birmingham, on June Hth,


PENDLETON Hall funds


at a whist drive organised by Pendleton Village Hall Coin


More than 12(H) was rawed


mittee.in ajd oi funds.. MG were Mr Garnett Wnit\vtl


(whist) and Mr Harry \Nhi


twell (dominoes). During the interval refresh


ments were provided by ladies of the committee. First prize in the raffle went to Andrew Bristol.


Celebrating Christmas at All Saints


situation. Councillors heard that erec­


tion of the m;w village hall was progressing satisfacto­


r i ly , b u t co n c e rn was


read by Mrs II. Thompson. The annual W1 carol singing tour of the village will take place on Tuesday, commenc­ ing at (>-:«) p.m. at the top of Station Road. All are welcome to join in the fun. Now “town crier miss


were announced. Birthday greetings were


expressed at the lack of a footpath on the road to the playing field. Lancashire County Council will be pressed for an early solution to the problem, as soon as finances are available. Concern was also expressed


Marv Bairstow thanked her predecessor, Mrs I). Whit­ taker, for keeping everyone up to (late with local happen­ ings and announced a pac.Ked diary of Christinas and New Year events in and around


Lucky spots Domino winners on Monday


requested that Ribehester be included in the pilot scheme for parish constables, in new measures to prevent crime announced at the Conserva­ tive Party conference. Parish councillors had debated the merits of such a scheme at their September meeting and had come out against it, because they felt it could result in the loss of the village policeman. Councillors heard that, fol­


A reminder was given ol the annual children’s party at the Memorial .JanuaryIimuury


Rimington.


at Sabilen Over fibs' social were: Mrs Nora Hargreaves, Mrs Agnes Parkinson and Mr James Rnval. Whist winnera were: bailies — Mrs Bessie lireimaiul. dents — Mrs Seott. Miss Hilitli Hayes won


tncnccsindices at 2-JO p.m., with tile fancy dress parade at 3 p.m. Members entered into the


15th. lfith. <1l


party spirit with quizzes, games and crackers. 1


---- Christmas made a surprise * ather


tin; raffle. Thursday’s raffle winner


lowing recent publicity, three people had applied for posi­ tions as special constables in the village. Village PC Mr Hodkinson


was Mrs Ivy Cottam and dominoes were won by Mi Bill Cook. Mrs Helen Lawless and Mrs Ivy Cottam. VVbist: Ladies — Mrs Maud Wade and Mrs Bessie Uronnand. dents — Mrs L. Scott and Mrs E. Marsden. The eluli holds whist and


, The parish council approved a precept for 1HH1 of id,H7f», an increase of half a per cent.


has agreed to give a monthly briefing to the council and reported that he had received more calls from villagers who had seen something suspicious this month than previously. Councillors agreed that increasing vigilance is a key factor in crime reduction.


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Birthday cake Christmas festivities at


winners were: Ladies — Mrs Agnes Howarth, Mrs Dons


Whist and domino drive . , .


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Year of change , There was a large atten­


dance of members at the ACM of Read Constitutional Club, when it was re|Kirted that, despite a year of great change, it has been successlul, with an increase in member­


ship and profits. Thanks were given to the


Jack Pollard (chairman), Mick goto Barnardos Taylor (treasurer), Peter


treasurer for all his endea­ vours. Officers elected were: Alan Ambrose (president),


thanked for all their hard w-ork over the last year, with special thanks to stewards | Brian and Ruth Mason.


Ashton (secretary). Retiring officials were


Cricketing scene Although there was a rea­


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sonable attendance of interested people at Read Cricket Cluo’s AGM, there was a very poor turnout ol players.Chairman of several years


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pies.A 25th birthday cake, pre­ sented by founder chairman Mrs Mary Brown, was cut by Mrs Agnes Howarth and a festive drink also provided by Mr and Mrs Brown accompan­ ied it. Members raised their glasses and sang “Happy birthday.” Unfortunately, Mrs Brown was unable to be present, due to illness, and members sent their thanks,


welcome to join in.


visit to give eaeli member a present and supper included mince pies, shortbread and fruit cake. To round off a happy evening, Mi's E. Hart­ ley accompanied the singing of


carols.


secretary Mrs E. Jackson were thanked by Mrs C. Thistlethwaite for organising


President Mrs Gardiner and the festive fun.


domino drives eaeli Monday and Thursday in St Marys Parisli Hall, when everyone is


In the bin Sabdcn householders are


Seasonal fare There wins an excellent


reminded that the refuse collection arrangements have


been altered for the Christ­ inas holidays and the usual Monday collection by the Inn- men will lake place this Satur-


''‘‘'riiere will he a further collection on Christmas Eve, instead of the following Mon­ day, and the next collection after Christmas will then be on January 4th.


Mass Children at St Mary's RC


come.


School are holding a special Christmas Mass, followed by


attendance at the Christinas whist and domino drive organised by Rimmgton Memorial Institute manage­ ment committee on Saturday. Supper was served and prizes of Christmas fare were won. Whist: Lailies — Mrs U.


.


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com- on . .


Church, Pendleton, begins with the crib service at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. latter thal night is the first Eucharist of


Christmas at 11-JO p.m. On Christinas Day and


p.in.


Communion will be at 11 a.m and on January 2nd parish eucharist is at 11 a.m., with


On New Year’s Day, Holy ,, ,


the service of lessons carols at 7 p.m.


that residents are allowing their dogs to foul the playing, fields. Councillors decided a new notice should be erected, slating “ In the interests of hygiene and your childrens health, please do not let ^our dog foul this playing field. ’ A new footbridge over the


• continued on page lfi


December 2fith, pa cucharist will be at 11 a.m. Holy Communion will be held on tin; following two days at °


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stream on the public footpath between Grindleton and West Bradford has been completed. A village Christmas tree


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j j Mayor's Christmas visit t< the villag v||j.IKe will take place oil Tuesday, between 11 a.m. and


wiH be no vandal The Ribble Val


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noun.Concern was expressed by councillors at the number of heavy lorries carrying loads through the village over and above the seveii-anil-a-lialf tons restriction. However, after discussion, the com­ panies involved promised that tile m a t te r would now


improve. The next council meeting


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will he held on January lHth, at 7-15 p.m., in the Methodist


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Santa in sugar Christinas came early Tor


Thompson, Mrs F. Ingleby, Mrs A. Seed, Mr T. Cow- perthwaitc, Mrs E. Keighley (low). Genus — Mr K. Ien- nant, Mr II. Loftliouse, Mr J. Oddie, Mr T. Jackson, Mrs S. Graveston (low). Dominoes: Mrs J. Haworth, Mr K. Thompson, Miss M.


members of Tlmrnley-witli- Wheatley Wl, when they were entertained by White­ chapel and lnglewlule WI choir. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Margaret Black-


bum.


Berry, Mr It. Hartley. Raffle: Mrs M. Oddie, Mm


a concert in scliuul at 2 p.m. tomorrow, when all are wel­


For redecoration lie Christmas fair for St Nicholas's Church was a huge success mi Saturday, raising


K. Keighley, Mrs F. lnglchy, Mrs W. Conchic, Mrs J. Cow- perlhwaitc, Mrs 1). Eeeles,


decoration was won by Mrs Evelyn Hayhurst with r sugarcraft Father Christmas ..... plele with sleigh and rein­ deer. Mrs Joyce Croft was


The competition for a Lmlo . . „ . . . runner-up.


Sirs F. Barker. Mr Alan Stott thanked


everyone for their support throughout the year and insti­


tute secretary Mr J. Knapp gave a reminder of the New Year d;


Tickets are available from Mr | Knap)).


u-u, nance on January 7th.


around £1,100, imieli of which will go towards the chin ch redecorating fund. About 200 people went


Happy show A delightful coffee evening I


along to patronise the gift, confectionery, plant and gro­ cery stalls and there was a tombola, games and a raffle and teas serveil by the ladies.


anil entertainment was pie- I seated by Cislmrn and Rimington Brownies at Rimington Memorial lnsti- tute. The appreciative audience enjoyed the'' dances and musical items, several or which had been devised by the girls themselves.


Appreciation Members of Bashall Eaves


I love and greetings to her am I her husband for their kind ' gesture.Secretary Mi's Helen llart-


| ley wished all members a iiappv Christmas on behalf of the officials and committee


and read a short, but amusing poem on old age. Greetings and remembrance were sent


I in the Memorial Hall. AH members are asked to attend.


to all sick members. The annual meeting will he on January 18th, at 7-JO p.m.


WI enjoyed an excellent meal with all the trimmings during tlieir Christmas party at the Bed Pump Inn. Names were taken of those wishing to tfo to “The Pajaina Game” on February 17th. Mrs F. Spurgeon presented


Catherine Grieg produced the allow and thanked everyone for their support, especially Miss Mary Bairstow for oer help and encouragement. Cuf- fee and mince pies were | served by the Brownies.


Deputy Brown Owl Miss WEST BRADFORD


Mrs M. Melvin with a small tfift in appreciation of her work as speakers’ secretary. Hveryone wished Mrs Melvin ;uul her husband ^ood health and happiness in their retire­


ment in Herefordshire. Miss M. Spurgeon will be


showing her holiday slides at the next meeting on January


Jrd.


Laves on Friday evening with the annual “Punch night,”


Packing a punch ChrislmiLs he^an in Hashall


when villagers and their friends met to enjoy a tradi­ tional hot-spiced punch and a communal supper. The eve­ ning was rounded off with (lancing led by Glyn and Nora. The next event in the vil­ lage hall will be a charity


evening, when Mr Ron Carter, a blacksmith at Trapp Forge, will give a talk. Tne evening will include tea and biscuits and all proceeds will


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West Bradford WI, held in St Catherine's Schoolroom, pres­


ident Miss K. Hanson wel­ comed friends from the Bright Hour and WI members. An appetising light lunch coin prised soup, trifle, mince pies and cake*.Christmas arrangements


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decorated the tables and gave the room a festive look. Bright Hour members Mrs I-. Pye and Mrs J. Robinson


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judged the arrangements, the winner being Miss Hanson. After the meal, light­


hearted games were enjoyed followed bv carol singing, accompanied by Mrs M. Mackenzie at the piano. Birth­ day greetings were extended to Mrs Monks. Mrs Mitchell and Miss Funnell and raffle winner was Mrs Harrison. Mrs M. Sleuth gave a vote


afternoon.


lie on January 4th, at 2-151 p.m., in the schoolroom.


The next WI meeting will .


Raises £550 In spile of atrocious


for fiO members and two guests at Billington and


Dancers gave demonstrations


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_ a cricketing scene, naturally!


David Rigby decided to retire because of personal reasons. He was thanked for the tre­ mendous amount of time and effort he has put into the club and, as a token of apprecia­ tion, president Derek Birchall


I effort, freely given. Treasurer Steve Rusliton reported a dif­ ficult financial year, hut was thanked for his endeavours. | Officials elected were:


gave a resume of the year’s highs and lows and was thanked for his unstinting


Secretary David Marshall , „


and invited members to join in. Mrs Doreen Green' expressed thanks. A turkey buffet was pre­


oared and served by the com­ mittee. Mrs Betty Wood won first prize in the Christmas raffle and Mrs Cynthia Mus- sett was presented with a fes­ tive arrangement of birthday


flowers.


made Christmas decoration was won by Mrs Joan Cottam. Members were asked to


The competition for a home­ . . . ,


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