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THERE was only one heat* a( Si Nicholas's Church Christinas Fair


Bear-able role for vicai


(he church hall, with Captain Honk. TinKcr- hell. Peter Pan ami the l gly Sisters mingling with the eustiuners. as a wide mixture of stalls rant* up a marvellous t o t a l o f VI. :»I0 for church limits. The viear . the Uev.


in Sahden, on Saturday, h u t p i c u 1 y o 1 neeessit ies! Il was panto time in


by his ahsenee for the first quar ter of an hour, until some of the youn- Iter visitors began tak ­ ing a eloser look at the stars of stage ami fairy t a Ies s e a 11 e red a 11 around them.


Boland Nicholson, app­ eared to he notieeahle


becoming almos t un- hear-ahle and growing hot te r hv the minute.


Wi th his new sui t


know who was inside, hut the ehi ldreu kept p u l l i n g th e V e I e ru u n d o n e ! " he s a i d , adding “ It was a relief to take the outfit off at the end of the a f t e r ­ no o n : it was so hot


* News from the Villages WADDINGTON


100 years old Uk.ddington l ’ari>h Council


celebrated its centenary on December It h. To commemo­


rate the occasion, a collage depict mg well-know n scenes in and around the village has


been prepared and will shortly he on display in the village. The children of Waddmglon


ami West Bradford School were invited to enter a paint­ ing competition in celebration of tin* centenary and entries, judged hy members of the parish council, were deemed to he of a v erv high tjualny. The arli-t.- eventually adju­


dicated as being the winners were: .lade Laxton iclass D, Ruth Holland wins- L


* and :P


and Hehtise I larrup iclass J and J'. .A small gift was pre­ sented to all the children who submitted paintings.


Seasonal music Musical items including


handbell ringing, recorder


playing and carol singing entertained members ot St Helen's Church Mothers'


I'mon. Waddington. at their meeting. IVrfotmmg were the scholars of Waddington ami West Bradford t ‘K Primary School ami headmaster Mr P. Cunliffe. Tea hostess Mrs Penning­


ton gave the vote of thanks and ivfreshments given hy


membi'i's were served hv her helpers. Miss P. (.Iradwel) raised i’BH.l.s for the Chil­ dren's Society through the sale of I'hnstmas cards she had made.


SLAIDBURN]


Shopping trip Tw ent \ - fi\ e members of


Slaidhurn Wl went to Chester


for this \e;ir's I'liristmas shopping trip. Iliough the dav began dull


and damp, on arrival the sun was .-hmmg and then* were pleiitv ol attractive shops and cate-


l ho-e w it h some


energy led after lunch einoved a walk round the ancient walls or wen! off for a ouiet w amler rouml the cathe­ dral. before the return jour new Thank- to Mrs Man


Parker'- careful ami thought fill orgam-at ton. ev ervmie a rmed back m Slaidburn by 7 p.m. after an enjoyable day.


Congratulated At tlie Christmas meeting


of Slaidhurn Wl. held in the ullage hall, president Mrs


Joan Hownrlh congratulated Mrs Doris Penning ami Mrs Kitty ('assort on reaching their both vear as members of the brand). She told other members of the special pre­ sentation at the autumn coun­ cil meeting, when both received certificates marking their long amt unbroken mem­ bership. Retiring secretary Mrs A.


special guests and a buffet supper was provided for 70 people, followed by games and a quiz. Making an animal from a sheet of newsprint was the


Dahotn was thanked for working for two years so capably and enthusiastically as secretary and was pre­ sented w ill) a book token. Mrs Howurth welcomed


supremo test and creatures Iron) a snail to a dragon were


seen, the winning entry being an octopus formed by Chris­ tine Scott. A reindeer Santas


team game became a riot


when certain “hidden" cheat­ ing dev eloped. To add to tile atmosphere,


committee members wearing Victorian costume sang carols and John Parry, on behalf of the guests, thanked Wl mem­ bers for a most enjoyable evening The next meeting will be on


January 11th. Carol singing in the villages has been arranged


for Monday in Slaidburn am! Tuesday in Newton, both at 7-:to p.m.


domino drive held in Slaid­


burn V i l l a g e Hal l we r e : Whist, l .adie s— J. Robinson, M. Cowk in g , N. Br e aks . Cent s — N. Robinson. B. Peel. J. Kenyon. Dominoes: J. Howurth. W.


Htistwaite. F. Calverlev. S. Willett. R a f f l e : S . C 1 a r k e . J .


Howurth, A. Rigby, W. Hus- twaite.


Invited Chi ldr en at BrennandL-


Kndovved CK Primary School.


Slaidburn. invite everyone to t h e i r p r e s e n t a t i o n o f “Hosanna Rock," which takes place in the school hall, today


at 2-lb p.m. unit tomorrow at f>-JU p.m. Admission is five of charge.


B0LT0N-BY-B0W LAND


Festive visit All the children of the Bol-


tou-by-Bowland parish were invited tii a Christmas party organised by the children's committee. Carols were sung round the Christmas tree, led by Mrs Christine Taylor. After a delicious tea, games


and a disco were organised bv secretary Mrs kimla Powell and chairman Mrs Clair e Dakin. The highlight of the a f t e rn o o n was a vis i t bv Father Christmas loaded with presents for the children.


Fell race Tlie annual Bolton-by-Bow-


laml fell race made a profit of i'L’bb. which will go towards the upkeep of the village hall. Runners came from far ami


wide, with the winner of the men'.- race travelling from the I.ake District and the winning ladv from Bingley, Yorkshire. A v e r y w e t m o r n in g


ensure*! the usual heavy con­ ditions.


The race was organised by


the Dewhurst family, who are A I 8 S K 8 grateful for the help given hv other local people with both assistance on the day and the donation of prizes.


PENDLETON organised by Pendleton Vil­


Meat on offer The whist anil domino drive


with meat pnzeB going to the winners. During tne evening a raffle was heln and a supper served.


lage Hall Committee raised nearly £300. The event attracted a good attendance,


members and introduced guest spe aker Miss R. Bingham, of Clilheroe, who


President of I.itth* Mitton Wl Mrs M. Dust welcomed


ing trip in a flve-seuter air­ craft, viewing the beautiful scenery from the air; and a train rule seeing mountains of over 4.000 feet and passing through small timber-built vil­ lages. Sirs S. Bowles expressed thanks. Members discussed


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THORNLEY


True spirit Members of Thornley-u ith


Wheatley Wl held their Christmas party in the com­ munity centre, which vva- beautifully decorated in the true Christmas spirit. President Mrs Jean Tomlin


son welcomed members, guests ami St Mary's handbell ringers, who provided enter­


tainment with a wonderful arrangement of songs am! carols. They were thanked bv Mrs Tomlinson. A buffet supper was fol­


lowed by some very amusing party games, organised by Mrs M. Blackburn. Members exchange* 1 Christmas pres­


ents. A competition for a bell


table arrangement was won bv Mrs Tomlinson ami Mrs M.


Blackburn ami special rattle winners were Airs Walker, Mrs D. Heywo.Mi, Mrs K.


Airey, Mrs D. Blackburn. Mrs M. Sanderson ami Mrs F. Donnelly. The next meeting will be on


Januarv 12th, at 7-lb p.m.. when Sir Hregson will show- slides of tin* Aorkshire Dales urn! the competition will bo for a plate of homo-made biscuits. New members and friends are alwavs vvelconie.


WEST BRADFORD


Spirited singing At the Christmas patty of


West Bradford Wl, held in St


Catherine's Sunday School, pres ident Miss K. Hanson welcomed Whalley Handbell Ring e r s , friends from th< Bright Hour ami the Mother: and Toddlers’ group.


The tostivities commenced


with lunch, followed by a mas­ terly performance bv the v* , .


talented ringers. The varied programme was thoroughly enjoyed and it is hoped thev will return in the future. Mrs M. Mackenzie, at the


piano, led ill** assembly in a spirited session of Christmas carols. To conclude a pleasant afternoon, the raffle was won by one ol the Whalley visitors and the compel it ion for a l hristmas decoration bv Mi>> M. Bottomley. I n v 11 a t ion s w on* roc-


cived from the Mothers ami Toddlers ' group to at tend their Christmas party in tin* v i l la g e hall and from live Bright Hour to a party m tin* Methodist Chapel.


MITTON


t he new !' uniat lot the C.I'oUp nin ' l i in; a ml o u t i in*. ami ev t-nt •• for i ‘iin-t m.i - A i- o m p . \ i i o r. for a favourite Chir-tina- ear*! was


won b\ Mi s Hav m*> ami Mrs P Hovle Ho-!e.--r- vvele Mrs Ormrutl. Mrs Chadwick ami


Mr.- Dim Christmas carols V


V ere Sinn: at t he do-e. SAWLEY


Swans and stars PieMden: of Saw lev Wl


Mr- Rita Webb welcomed members and gue-t - to ! he


Chr i - t ma - -u pp e r . Cue s ! speakei Mi - Premia Wright gav .* a del ight ful talk ami demon.-tra! .op. on •'Criebia


t ton g a r m - he -. " r m-iud in g aj'ple w an- and * neumher


t hauk - w a - g i von bv M r- Maig.uvt Mo, ph, t A i-oir.pet it :on fel a bogle made Chri.-!m.<- card ua- won


hv Miss PaSithCro-lev. At the meeting m Jnnuarv. > 1 gate will -peak about


Mrs H* " I’he A Icohoi Kehaluii! at loti


Programme " The competition Will be fop a winter arrange men! .


Ceilidh Resident - and friend- of


Saw lev village enmved their C l in - 1 ma-- d : n m* v at 11; •• SjMead Ragle Mote!. Saw lev Rntert.oilmen! w.*- provided by Alike Hargi rav * - w it li a r o II - I u g cei l idh. W li I C h evervoru- thorollghlv elpoved. Thu l ’hn- fm.* s Dm club


draw w.,- won hv Mr- D Jury. Tin- next lommittee meeting ll! be -in J aliu.ll v P! !i, at >


p.m


Mr N i e h o l s o n soon attraeted a host of tiny h a l i n e r s - o n a s h e hunted tinsueeessfuMy for liis porridge! “At first they did not


inside.*' Despite poor weather,


lots of local residents turned out to support the o\ cnl and trade w as b r i sk for the s ta l l s . hich offered \ arioiis


C h r i s tma s g i f ts and spring Imlb*-. the tom­ bola and refreshments.


Pictured are some ol the pan tomime s ta r s


tak in g a bre ak from their duties behind the stalls, with baby hear to the fore.


Clithem- MiJi (Editorial), MiCS (Adrrrtisiny). Bur f r y iMi.il (Clas s i fy


Marcus appeal continues to


soar upwards


T i l t : Ma rcu s Hul l Ap p e a l is so.-irin.u to the di/./.v heiul i ts — with o v e r l i.dOO now collet, ,, | st'iul '(he Whal lcy c a n c e r sul l .- r . - r on Uu,


d r e am hol iday ol a h i d one. Kin<l-hr:irtrtl


t<»1L have* pulled out tin* stoj


tu cnlhml t ho rush nn«l. jumnlinir t" tin* Nntnmnl Wust niinsl i't* Hank, in Whalluy. (In1 nu»m*y is still


pouring in. Hranch man a g e r M r


Tru v u r t ' l iv r said l he nppoal looks likely to top (lie I’lO.OJO mark, lie coin merited: "The appeal now stands at L


an* several fund raising act ivit ies remaining. It looks as though Marcus will definitely have hC


’T.RIS and there


dream trip." Among the activities yet


veteran walker ami cancer sufferer Ivan Hargreaves. Mr Hargreaves and fel


to come are an eight-mile walk from Whalley to Bar ley. via Pendle summit, on Dec em h e r 2 * t h . By


low organisin’ Mrs Klainc Kastham hope that people interested in walking off the a f te r -ef fe cts of too


many mince pics u ill join


them. They can he con­ tacted for more informa­ tion tii’Jol >221**1* or 02ol


(Mil h e r u e men (Jury Arthur and Darren Hud­ son wen* marathon would hi* a huge understatement, for they delivered almost a double marathon for thi* appeal! The two raised a mam­


To sav the ef for ts ol


moth i'SOO by running a staggering -12 miles. They


s ta r ted at o-2i> a.in. on S u n d a y . u n d e r n e a t h Blackpool Towe r , and reached the finishing line at The Barber Shop. York St reet , r i i thome . which Mr Arthur owns, a* -0.’» p.m. The nine hour and -b*>


but it was a tail wind, so it helped us." explained Mr Arthur. “It will take a few days to recover, but it has


minute j*uirney wa> m**ni- tored hy llary’s wife Jose­ phine. who stopped every four miles. “We had a terrible wind,


In good


voice for carols


M EM B E R S o f r iu h c l . a d y F a rm e r s u **i ,• Ul g o od v o ic e at their carol


s e rv i c e , held in I hnvuhani 1 ’a n s h ( 'hurch. Tlie choir's nugnifuvui


voices, led by Mr \ (.j| Shepherd, . clou d anuind the church's rafters at the carol serv icu lor pr*-siilent Mrs Audre\ Roio v, Lessons Were r«'a<l J,v Mr N. I .uiui, Mr E. \\'h|.


twell. Mr J lloldi'ii. Mi’s 1.. Wilkin-on. Mr - M. Hur- nall. Mrs M. Hohien aiul Mrs 11. Makin-on AfterwanK. a -nipper of


t ' h r i s l m a s fa re was enjoyed in the decorated v i l l a g c li a 11. C, n ,• st s included count s •, m- piv>j.


dent Mrs Eisln-r and her husband. N E l ' chairman Mr ( lot *Ion Wint well atui his w ife ami Can**n and Mrs 1.. t h'agg. Tin- ( 'h rN ma- party


held at the Sliirehurn Anns. Hurst Liven, was very ennnahle. After din­ ner. guest s u ere enter­ tained hy Mr Stuart Bar­ nett and wife Sheila, of Settle.


Burnt out car


THE I'htheive Eire Bn- g a *1 «• u a> ra i led t n a garage site in Her,them Komi, t'litheive. at tu-,'.U p.m. *>n Satuniaj . after a


mini car which wa> being rcst.uv*! there caught fire'. The car was completely


burnt out. hut there wa> no damage to tin* g.*rage. The cause of t lie ftre i- not known.


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow. De ter Buckley Ltd, of


Printing for providing all t h e p a pe rwo r k an d overyone who had spon- >ore*l the pair. At present. Marcus is in


Been a worthwhile effort.” he added. He thanked Borough


Railway View Road, will Be open until R-:;o p.m. Hills Pharmacy, t'haivh


Street: Sunday, noon to l p.m. Monday to Friday until b-BO m.


good spirits and continuing to receive t rea tment at 1 Yn d leb u ry L'hibl ren's Hospital. His family lione that doctors will give tin* go-ahead tor him to go on a hol iday in the New Year.


Range-Rover A t lKEEN Range ■ Roxt’r.


valueii at iV*."*i*h u a- sto­ len from an unlit car park


at the auction mart. Lin* coin Way. t * 1: t h ** rue. be tween n dO ami p.m. last Wedne-day.


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