I Clitheroe 422321 (Editorial), J,22J‘ 2S (Advertising). Burnley .(22331 (Classified) News from the Villages


at Whalley Methodist Church. Led by preacher Howel Jones, the service for all


^•vice with a difference


Nativity There was a Nativity


ages was held in two places. As the worship began in


Men, illustrating the topic with brand names of vari­ ous chocolate bars which the children quickly devoured later. Teachers and parents were thanked for their work with the children. Afterwards


ments were served in the schoolroom.


the chapel, two of the church stewards lit the advent candles and mem­ bers of the Brownie pack p led the congregation in


anthem, “Will you come and see the Light?” The congregation then


rayer. The choir sang the


transferred to the church hall where everyone was delighted by the Nativity p la y , e n t i t le d “ The Grumpy Shepherd”. It was produced by the pri­ mary department and directed by Mr Richard Gunstun. Suzanne Davies, one of the church’s young people, was narrator. The play ended with the


. house, Mrs Sylvia Ranee, Mr Frank Giles and Mr Jones. Organist for both services was Mrs Ethel Hartley. A Christmas Day family


lessons and carols was led by the Rev. Anthony Jones. Readings were given by Mr William Smith, Mr Herbert Moor-


service was led by Mr H. K. Moorhouse who spoke


Mi's Kathleen Scott was organist. The offer­ tory amounted to £50 and will go towards the Home.


on the theme of “Under­ standing the Importance of


His Birth”.


Churches Fund. On Saturday the chapel


message concerning the importance of finding the a truth of Christmas among


“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. The band accom­ p an ied many of the hymns. In the evening, there


ll the trappings. The service ended with


children singing “Away in a Manger" and the congre­ gation joined in the last two verses. Mr Jones gave a brief


gation read the- lesson and the choir sang the anthem,


MARTIN TOP adults and nine children


Seasonal Before Christmas, eight


: the area carol singing. Pastor Jeff Jones led the happy band of singers, who were accompanied by Mr John Thomson, of Rib- chester, on his piano accordion. Appreciation- was extended to Mr Thomson and the young­ sters, whose faces were all aglow, for keeping spirits


met at Salem Congrega­ tional Chapel, Martin Top, and then toured parts of


was a carols by candlelight service entitled “Signs and Songs”. It was led by the Rev. Brenda Leigh. Members of the congre­


“Softly the Night is Sleep­ ing”.


It was held in the gaily decorated schoolroom, where, Mr Herbert Moor­ house organised games, after which there were many bangs as each child' pulled a cracker. Sixteen young people tucked into a Jacob’s join tea given by parents. On the menu were sandwiches, crisps, sausages, ices, jellies and trifle. Mr Jack Ingham, of the Nelson Gospel Mis­ sion, entertained with magic and the enjoyable party fun was brought to a close with “Auld Lang Syne”.


party went with a swing. HOLDEN


-up. At the last stop on a damp, though mild, eve­ ning everyone was glad to receive a warm welcome at Firtrees, Rimington, the home of Mrs Edith Peel and her son, Philip. Here a delicious supper of juice, hot coffee, ham sandwiches, mince pies, some made by Mrs Kath­ leen Smith, Bakewell tart and scones were eagerly tucked into and enjoyed,


sang “As I went riding by”, “Little s ta r” and “Mary had a baby”. James Taylor played “ Silent Night” on the mouth organ. There were two solos by


and sing the Christmas story” and “Long ago, prophets came”. Recita­ tions were given by Seth Blakey, Andrew and Robert Harrison, Char­ lo t te -a n d Genevieve Boyer, Simon and James Pickard, Nicola and Fiona Capstick, Kayleigh Jack- son and James Corntli- waite. The Sunday school also


mas Concert was held on December 28th, with Mr Robert Lawson as chair­ man. The choir sang “Come


Concert Holden Chapel Christ­


The afternoon service of . GISBURN


Aglow Gisburn Parish Church


refresh­


was aglow with dozens of candles on Sunday for its annual service of lessons and carols. Reader Mr Douglas Hall


welcomed a capacity con­ gregation and led the ser­ vice with the Rev. Gill Hall. The choir, joined by


Prayer time at the Meth­ odist Church on Monday, January 20th, St Mary’s on the 21st, St Nicholas’s on the 22nd, ending with a united service at. the Bap­ tist Church on Thursday January 23rd.


members of St Aidan’s Church Choir, Hellifield, sang several carols, inter­ spersed with readings from the Christmas story. The organist was Mrs


Ellen Toome. The readers were Mr S.


Preston, Miss V. Speight, Mr C. Hindley, Mrs J.


Lloyd, Mrs C. Fish, Mr D. '■


SABDEN


Christmas events, ser­ vices at the village churches return to normal this weekend. St Nicholas’s Parish Church will hold its usual Sunday Eucharist at 9-30 a.m. while Masses at St Mary’s RC Church are 6 p.m. Saturday vigil and 10-30 a.m. on Sunday. At Sabden Methodist Church, Mr Ian Wheeler will be the preacher at the 10-30 a.m. service on Sun­ day and the monthly com­ munion takes place on Sunday at the Baptist Church at 9-30 a.m.


Services After a busy diary of


break Sabden Over 60s will hold their first Thurs­ day night whist and domino drive of the year, in St .Mary’s Parish Hall, at 7-30 p.m. tonight


After their Christmas


’’•een, Mrs C. Thistleth- :, the Rev. G. Hall Mr D. Hall.-


from Mrs Eileen Pearson of 4 Alston Close, who is supporting a charity help­ ing overseas missionary work. If you can help and save your stamps please leave a quarter of an inch of paper around them, and leave them with Eileen or care of her at St Nicholas’s Church.


postage stamps has come


Stamps An; appeal for used


of “The Wizard of Oz” pre­ sented last year by villag­ ers, another show is being planned for the spring and volunteers are wanted to take part. “Something Special”, a


the village in April and producer Dee Bottoms would like to hear from anyone interested in tak­ ing part in any type of role. She can be contacted on 773984..


colourful song and dance show, is to be presented in


Walking One - of the best ever


Boxing Day walks by the


Sabden Walking Group took place on a bright and frosty day when a dozen walkers strode out. They left Sabden and


CHATBURN


ist Church visited Green- side Home, Manor House and Crow Trees Gardens to sing carols to the resi­ dents. On Christmas morning


Members of the Method­


conuctor Mr John Cowking the band played seasonal music as well as a piece


Under the leadership of WEST BRADFORD


from the soundtrack of the Results film “Brassed Off’ and the theme tune from the TV series “Hetty Wainthropp Investigates”.


the service was conducted by Mr Neil Turpin. Popu­ lar carols were sung and _


by the Ireland family. Children in the congrega­ tion received a chocolate


m.V,el? re? m


played for dancing. A quiz was won by Mr G. Baron,' the prize being an excur­ sion donated by Brether- ton’s Tours. Bandsman-of-the-Y ear


After supper the band


the lighting of the Advent trophy was presented to candles and readings were Mr Mark Kitto for his iff


. , .


ers for the band. Among the raffle win­ ners were Mr W. Wors-


T h f „Si"»S; S V * *


w „ Mr Clifford John»n. “ ib ta in 'f Mr’SkoklLsi F o r C h a r i ty


and Mrs J, Schofield. Following on the success was raised for the Chil- s e a s o n a l


Chatburn. Children, par­ ents and friends attended the service and several musical items were pre­ sented by the children. At the close of the ser-


The record sum of £380 O a a c n n a l


dren’s Society at the A service of lessons and annual Christingle service carois was held at Newton held at Christ Church, United Reformed Church


on Sunday. Lessons were read by


Miss A. Rushton, Mrs M. Beattie, Mrs E. Has-


vice each child received a also led the service, traditional Christingle Organist was Mrs Haz- orange as a token of lewood. thanks for their efforts in A service was held on raising money for the Christmas Eve in the work of the Children’s church during which a Society.


lewood, Mrs N. Breaks and Mr D. Bagshaw who


was held at the church Hal Parkinson. After the before Christmas. The service carols were sung vicar, the Rev. Walter round the Christmas tree' Drain, spoke of the good outside and cups of tea and| news of Christ’s birth, a mince pies were served in message of joy for all peo- the Sunday School at the pie in every generation. conclusion. Following the service


Foulds Farm and on to Fir Trees and West Close at Higham where they stopped to admire the ren­ ovation work on the old


walked up the side of Black Hill on to Moor Barn and Priddy Bank Cottages at Northtown. The next landmark was


(Thursday). Anyone wish­ ing to go along is welcome.


year of Sabden Christian Council takes place on Fri­ day, January 17th when details of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be discussed. Events to date include


The first meeting of the


barn.The annual stop for lunch was at the Four Alls Inn at Hicham where they enjoyed pie and peas and ham'shank. They returned to Sabden via Sagar Hill, Dean Heights and down the Stubbins. They were led by Mr


along the way and in total walked about seven miles on a perfect winter’s day.


Colin Cooke, who pointed out interesting landmarks


tea, coffee and mince pies were served to the con-


gregation. A joint carol service was


_______ PENDLETON


joined by members of'SerVICeS Chatburn Methodist .


held at Christ Church, Chatbum, when members of Christ Church were _ •


Church. The Christmas . Christmas^ sei-vices at readings were accompan- All Saints Chuich, Pend ied by traditional carols.


. . .


refreshments served.


C n n c o r i C O n c e i l


. . After the service; light W re n 's cnb service on started with, the


the crib' in, a . beautifully- decorated church. At the service of lessons and carols, lessons were


Roland Nicholson,' invited the children to : assemble


Christmas Eve. The ■ vicar, the , Rev.


read - by Tony Ormiston,


concert and dance of Slaid- Gornall, Emma Thornber, burn Silver Band was held Nick Geldard, Mary Whi- in Newton Village Hall twell, Bob Proctor, Ruth during the festive season. Mundy and the vicar.


The annual Christmas Betty Collinge, Margaret A family carol service formed by Zoe, Lucy andr Nativity play was per-;


play at the Christmas whist drive held in West Bradford Village Hall. Winners were as fol­


There were 18 tables in


lows. Ladies: G. Parker, F. Pye, I. Mobbs, T. Armer, T. Cowperth- waite, M. Wright, A. Bretherton. Gents: M. Ormiston, M. Shaw, M. Carruthers, W. Barker, R. Fairhurst, H. Lofth- ouse, B. Duckworth.' Raf­ fle: E. Ireland, M. Shaw, J. Campbell, B. Preston, T.. Cowperthwaite, D. Knowles. The next drive will be


HURST GREEN.


A sponsored' walk, held in October, raised the


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Mrs Stella Smith, who also sang “In the garden” as a duet with Mr Robert Law- son. Mr Lawson also sang a solo, “Born in the night, Mary’s child” and Mrs Hazel Waddington read a poem. Mr Lawson, distributed


’ while the choir dried out. Thanks to the generos­


the prizes to the Sunday school scholars. Organists


ity of the people, £66 was' raised toward the charity Childline. The chapel was delight­


for the evening- were Mr F. Waddington, Mr M. Blakey and Mrs B. Harri­ son.


fully decorated with holly and a Christmas tree gaily decorated with lights and baubles, together with sil­ houettes of the Christmas story in carved figures enhancing the chapel win­ dows, for all the tradi-. tional services. On the Sunday before


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1 Louise Hartley recited “Christmas Eve”. Others taking part were Laura Wigan, Hannah and Sara Forest, Andrew, Shaun


recited “Cradle Song” and


! and James Hartley, Jane, James and Stephanie


• Dewhurst, Thomas Moor­ house and Michael Lund. Mrs Mansergh told the story of the Three Wise


board. Sarah Moorhouse


Christmas, a morning family service proved to- be a charming occasion. Sunday School scholars performed a Nativity tab­ leau and sang “Little Don­ key” and “The Very First Christmas of All”, led by


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