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next Wednesday evening by firefighters from the Padiham Station. The event is aimed at
giving villagers a greater insight into the dangers of fire in the home. It will be held in St Mary’s Hall, from (i to 7-15 p.m., and all residents of the village are urged to go along and meet the brigade mem bers.
Tricks and spots Domino winners at Sab
den Over EOs’ social last Monday were Miss Edith Hayes, Mrs Nora Har greaves, Mrs Maud Wade, Miss Amy Parkinson and Mrs Ivy Cottam. There was no whist
unable to attend the pre s e n ta t io n dinn e r i n October, he was presented with iris sportsman-of-the- year trophy and his duck- of-the-year trophy.
drive that evening, but whist resumed on Thurs day, when winners were: Ladies — Mrs Mollie Pick les and Mrs Joyce Bailey. Gents — Mrs Gladys Walmsley and D. Slinger. Dominoes: Mrs Maud
Wade, Mrs Janet Riley and Mr James Royal.
books were sold at last
Book bonus More than £300 worth of
week’s Book Pair at St Mary’s RC School, Sab den,' with the commission raised going towards teacher resource books. Tlie school’s Easter raf
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Check out what stargazer Justin Top er says Is in store lor you this week!
| Church at 11 a.m. The afternoon passion service begins at 3 p.m. and the Easter weekend services are at the usual times.
to give a special Good Fri day children’s “Stations of the Cross" in St Mary’s
fle of chocolate eggs raised £202.25. The school children are
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Young Farmers helped the Bowland Region YFC net- hall team to clinch first prize at the northern area netball competition in Humberside. The team, which won every game, will now compete at the national finals in Blackpool in April. Chipping YFC was also
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THE annual get-together or the Waddington branch of the Royal British Legion was tinged with sadness by the absence of branch president Mr
James Parkinson. He became ill on Friday afternoon and was unable to attend the dinner, held
at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton. Mr Parkinson, who was represented at the dinner by branch member .Mr
Stanley Tavlor, died in the early hours of Saturday. The dinner, which was attended by I I people, welcomed special guest Mr
Patrick Shccran, who is the manager of the Eaves Hall Country Club, West Bradford, and his wife, Helen. A great friend of Waddington RBL and a notable artist, Mr Shccran
Appeal funds.
that, although the event was “tinged with sadness” due to the absence of Mr Parkinson, the evening was an enjoyable one.
Mr Ilarrv Ramsbottom, who is secretary or the branch, later commented „ . ,
Cash for JMA A social evening at
successful at the county competitions day in Lon- gridge, with the Brain- strust team placed first and Wayne Airey selected
Church raised £92 for the Junior Missionary Associa tion.
Chatham Methodist
for the county B team. In the promotional road
Guess the time Sabden Bowling Club is
planning a fund-raising “Time Walk” towards its new pavilion building fund, on April 10th. Local walker Mr Colin Cooke is to undergo a 0.(5 mile walk from Sabden through Read, Simonstone, Hun- troyde, Higham and hack to Sabden and people are being invited to guess the time it will take him to complete the walk. Entry forms are now
show section, Julie Ben nett, Steven Proctor, Richard Seed and John Stott were placed first and the group also came first for the club display. Louise Cliffe and Anne Ingoldby were placed fifth in public speaking and, for situations vacant, Anne Stott and Clare Holden were third. At their recent meeting
“Countdown” final was held between Bob Frost and Adam McCally, who was the eventual winner. Dancing was organised by Roy and Daphne Porter and games by Neil Turpin. Home-made meat pie
During the evening, a
and peas was served by Mrs Mabel Leach and her committee.
Time for a chat Dominoes and a chat
in the village community centre, members had a talk and video about the NSPCC. Mr Ray McHugh, of the Preston branch, gave an insight into the history and work of the charity. After questions, lie was thanked by Clare Holden and Matthew
circulating in the village for anyone wishing to take part and there are cash prizes of £25, £10 anti £t> for the winner and run ners-up.
I Nicholas’s Church, Sab den, is holding a prize bingo evening on April 8th in the church hall. Other forthcoming church events
Prize bingo The Ladies’ Circle at St
I include a coffee morning at I the home of Bernard and I Marion Parfitt on April 23rd, from 10 a.m., at 17 Pendleside Close.
One-act play The E as ter Sunday
morning service in St Nicholas’s Church, Sab den, will include a one-act play, “The Woman who found the Star,” by mem bers of the church drama
group.
Withdrawn Sabden’s recycling ser
vice is to he withdrawn immediately after Easter. Due to unforeseen circum stances, the Rihhle Valley Council, which provides the recycling centre in conjuction with a local company, has had to with draw the service, but is hoping th a t it might return later in the year. In the meantime, once
were the order of the day for members of the Kibb- lesdalo Club. Chatham. Tea hostesses were Mrs
ion,” given by the aug-| mented choir of St Helen’s Church, Waddington, with principals David Bromige (tenor) and Neil Shepherd (bass).Conductor Mrs Jean Hartley drew forth the lovely tones and har monies that have made this choral work so beloved in musical circles, even more titan when it was first performed in St Marylcbone Parish Church in
1887.The intermittent singing of the hymns which are part of the work by the choir and congregation expressed the deep feeling and sincerity felt by all
taking part. Organist was Mr Donald Hartley.
performance of this work on Good Friday, at 7-30
There will he another
E. Campbell. Mrs M. Ridgwav and Mrs D.
Riley.There will be no meet ing this week, due to Eas ter, but the club meets -again next Thursday.
on Easter Monday. The Rev. F. Cheall will give a talk about his work in Nigeria, on April 11th, at the community centre, at
Berrv. The club will not meet
7-15 p.m. WISWELL Venezuela
Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs F. Bir-
twell, Mrs E. Rhodes and Miss G. Park at the meet ing of Wiswell Wl, held in Barrow School. Guest speaker Mr
Long service The annual vestry and
PCC meeting of Christ Church, Chatham, in the church ins titute , was
p.m., in St Helen’s Church, Waddington. HURST GREEN
John’s Mothers' Union, Hurst Green, attended the Lady Day service in Skip-
Skipton service Six members of St
chaired by the vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain. Retiring wardens Mr A.
Farncll and Mr C. Wise man were thanked for their long service to the parish. Appointed as vicar’s warden was Mrs Eileen Thorpe and peo ple’s warden will be Mrs Elsie Craven.A vacancy on the \» nal- ley Deanery Synod, cansetl bv the sudden death of Mr H. Jackson, was filled by Mrs Barbara
Frank Barnes gave a won derful insight into the country and culture of Venezuela, with his beau tiful slides, accompanied by original music of the country. He was thanked by Mrs B. Backhouse. Competition winners
ton.Bishop David Smith licensed the Rev. Stewart Ridley as the MU diocesan chaplain and Joan Ellam was commissioned as literature representative. A communion service by
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(pictured third left) was instrumental in securing a £1,000 donation for the area’s Poppy Appeal this year and regularly raffles bis paintings for Poppy
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Qttayle.Reports on the work ol the church during the past year were given by Mr
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Drain and Conn. H. E. Button. Audited accounts were presented by Mr
were Mrs Veevers, Mrs Backhouse and Mrs Hil ton. Raffle winner was Mrs Webster. Dates for future events
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lev Young Families’ Group was Claire Vetch, of the Beauty Emporium, W bai
ley, who gave a talk on aromatherapy, illustrated
Norman Bury, who on his retirement was thanked
for his Iniril work. Mr R. Atkinson was
reappointed auditor and Mrs Thorite treasurer.
include an exhibition of arts and crafts at Higham from April 1st to 5th anti an opportunity to swim a mile, not all at once, hut during the week of June 12th to tilth, to support Cancer Research. A village scrapbook will
the container has been removed, villagers are asked not to leave items intended for recycling on the village car park.
DOWNHAM
Duck-of-the-year At the ACM of Down-
ham Cricket Club, held in the Assheton Arms, retir ing captain John Gladwin thanked everyone for their support over the two years of his captaincy. New officials appointed were: Christopher Swarbrick (captain), John Gladwin
Choruses At the AGM of Chat-
burn Methodist Church
Women’s Fellowship, the Rev. Andrew Scutl pre sided ami the pianist was Mrs Ruth Hudson. Officers were reappointed en bloc. A date was arranged for
bo co-ordinated by Mrs B. Backhouse and photo graphs and information will he gratefully
with many of the essential oils used in her business. The next meeting will
be held on April lUh, at 8 p.m., in Whalley CE School hall, when Mrs Fountain will show how to make porcelain dolls. On April 23rd, the
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a trip to Southport m June and a half-day mystery trip in September. A few
accepted. Eleven members were
made very welcome when they attended a meeting of Rimington WL The delegate at the
spring council meeting at Southport gave her report. At the next meeting,
tlie competition will be for the prettiest flower, there
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choruses were sung, accompanied by Mr Scntt on his guitar, and refresh ments were served.
PENDLETON
Palms given out Palms were given to the
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GISBURN
and Peter Coultherd (vice captains), David Bushy (secretary), Alan Spensley (treasurer), Mark Hayton (groundsman), P ete r Coultherd (kit man). Subscriptions of £5 arc
Crosses blessed Canon J. Hudson offi
ciated at the Palm Sunday morning communion ser-
vice at Gisburn Parish Church, preaching on a
due, with ti match fee of £1. Practice night will he held each Thursday, from G-30 p.m. onwards, and pitch preparation night
will be on April 14th. Future fund-raising
events include a bingo night on May 4th, treasure hunt on July 8th and bar becue on August 2nd. After the treasurer’s
text from the epistle for the day, “Jesus is Lord. He blessed palm crosses before distributing them to the congregation. Children of the Sunday
co n g reg atio n during family Eucharist at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton,
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cross.On Saturday, the ser vice of light will he held at 8-30 p.m. and on Easter Day parish Eucharist is at 11 a.m. and Holy Commu nion at 7 p.m.
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