Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 18th, 1997 5 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) WE WOULD


Mr Robert Hornby. Each had brought their


and Langho WI Mrs Lilian Hargreaves extended a warm welcome to members and guests attending the Christmas party. Guests included Ribble Valley Mayor Mrs Jenny Grimes, LFWI chairman Mrs Audrey Weatherill and nine ladies from Rimington WI. Members enjoyed a love­


Folk group President of Billington


own keyboard and Mrs Capstick began by playing some well-known tunes. Mr Hornby followed with, among others, one of


sung and afternoon tea served.


Afterwards carols were


expenditure for 1998-99, members of Chatburn


ly supper made by commit­ tee members, and enter­ tainment was provided by Chris and Ian’s folk group. Soon the ladies were tap­ ping their feet and singing along. Birthday flowers were


Review Following a review of


Parish Council decided to fix a precept at £5,650, the same as for the present year. New swing chains and


cian, which enthralled the younger children present in the afternoon. Following a tea which


went down well, the older children enjoyed a disco,


organised by Tim Williams, aided and abetted by some of


the parents who had helped throughout this happy time. The party was made pos­


sible by a donation from vil­ lager Mr Carl Smith, the hard work of parish council­ lors, who arranged for cater­ ing, and general organisa­ tion and help from other members of local businesses


and the community. Special thanks were


presented to Mrs M. Walk­ er-Smith, and Mrs Ibbot- son was thanked for organ­ ising a coffee morning in aid of the Meningitis Trust. At the next meeting on


seats will be provided in the spring, and an application for grant aid will be made to Ribble Valley Borough Council. As a result of many com­


extended to some of the older children who were kind enough to help with the younger ones in the first party session.


January 19th, the speaker will be Mrs Barbara Charl- son on "Holidays", and the competition will be for an unusual Christmas card.


Social Hour At the meeting of


Ebenezer Baptist Social Hour, Billington, Eric and June Weaver showed beau­ tiful slides of touring holi­ days they had taken in eastern USA and Canada. Starting in New York with its skyline lit at night, they travelled north to Boston through New England, Canada and south to Washington. The buildings in the cities contrasted with the beautiful colours of the trees in the fall. Thanks were expressed


by Mrs K. Lowe and refreshments were served.


plaints, representations are to be made to Lancashire County Council Highways Department regarding the delay in salting Ribblesdale View, a bus route, on December 2nd. .The junc­ tion with Ribblesdale View and Robinson Street was also a cause of concern in snow and icy conditions and a salt box is to be applied for. No objections were raised


extended to all to join in the Christmas services at Grindleton Methodist


Festive services An open invitation is


against the proposed weight restriction on Chatburn Station Bridge. Delay had been experienced in obtain­ ing the Christmas tree lights for the centre of the village, and it was decided that as soon as the equip­ ment was installed the usual surveillance would operate as in previous years.,


CHIPPING


Present swop At the Christmas party


of Chipping WI, everyone enjoyed a meal prepared for them by members of the committee. Newly-elected president


Crib There will be a children's


Winners Whist winners at Read


crib service at St John's Church, Read, on Christ­ mas Eve at 4 p.m.


Constitutional Club on Monday were: Ladies - Mrs S. Birmingham, Mrs E. Charnley. Gents - Mr L. Grime, Mrs P. Larkin. Spe­ cial prize was won by Mrs. Hall, and MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


CHATBURN


burn Methodist Church Women's Fellowship took the form of a Christmas party, at which Mrs Giles presided and pianist was Mrs Hudson. Following a hymn, a


Keyboards The meeting of Chat­


a.m., morning worship will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion conduct­ ed by the Rev. Chris Cheeseman and at 7-30 p.m. there will be a service of lessons and carols followed by coffee and mince pies. On Christmas Day at 10-


Church. Starting on Sunday at 11


30 a.m., morning worship will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Fielding.


people of Grindleton Methodist Church took part in a Nativity and prize­ giving service led by Mr Tim Perkins. Mrs Lindsay Perkins presented the prizes to Sunday school scholars. Those taking place in the


Prizegiving On Sunday, the young


ingle and crib service at St Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton. A joint first Commu­ nion of Christmas service for both parishes will be held at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, at 11-30 p.m. Parish Eucharist and


Mayor, Mrs Jenny Grimes. After a meal of soup,


carols will be held at 9-30 a.m. on Christmas Day.


Origami President of Grindleton


WI Mrs Catherine Taylor welcomed members and guests to the meeting and extended birthday greetings where appropriate. She also presented Christmas pre­ sents of bowls of hyacinths to members over 80. , Guest speaker was Mr


turkey and ham' salad, sweets and cheese and bis­ cuits, entertainment was provided by the Slaidburn Silver Band, who played seasonal music. Everyone joined in carol singing at the conclusion of


the concert. Raffle winners were: Mr


W. Brown, Mr D. Bagshaw, Mr J. King-Wilkinson, Mrs M. Silverwood, Miss A. Rushton and Mrs J. Lewis. Mrs F. Nelson expressed thanks on behalf of the


guests.Mince pies and tea were served before everyone departed.


Ralph Matthews, who gave an absorbing demonstra­ tion of origami for Christ­ mas, producing delightful crackers, Santa napkins, festive boxes and tree deco­ rations. He was thanked by Mrs Anne Marshall. Mrs Taylor reported


normal. Whist winners were: ladies - Mrs D. Houghton and Mrs S. Law. Gents - Mrs G. Walmsley and Mr W. Wright. Domi­ noes - Mrs F. Cooke, Mr J. Traynor, Mr B. Cooke, Mr J. Royal and Mr R. Eden. Raffle winners were Mrs G. Walmsley, Mrs M. Wade


and Mr G. Holden. The whist and domino


drives are open to all - you do not have to be over 60. Just go along to St Mary's Hall at 7-30 p.m. on Mon­ days or Thursdays.


Carols Sabden's annual village


carol service takes place tomorrow night in the Methodist Hall,-at 7 p.m. The service is open to all.


Services Christmas services at St


Amusing President of Pendleton


that the "Save a Life" course, organised by the British Red Cross, was well-supported and very worthwhile. Several mem­ bers had enjoyed an evening at Hellifield WI's invitation and the birthday party meeting held at Mid­ dle Flass Lodge was voted a great success. Details were circulated


WI Mrs Margaret Gornall welcomed LFWI chairman Mrs Audrey Weatherill, along with members and guests, to the Christmas party held at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton. Mrs Gornall introduced


Mary's RC Church over the festival begin with rosary and benediction on Sunday,


service around the tree on Sunday evening. The lights were switched


on by villager Mrs Judith Pickup who, for many years, lived close by and provided the electricity for the lights and crib and pro­ vided hospitality for the


committee. She was introduced by


Mrs Eileen Lowe, chair­ man of the Holme Com­ mittee, which organised the event. Mrs Lowe thanked everyone involved, includ­ ing Mr Terry Cattermole, for providing the tree, Mr David Scott for the sound system and the Age Con­ cern choir who led the singing. After the carols, Father


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Christmas handed out chocolate to the dozens of children who went along.


WI party Sabden Baptist Church


at 3-30 p.m. There are confessions on


at 6 p.m.


regarding a visit, to see "Cabaret" at Clitheroe Parish Chinch hall in Feb­ ruary, and members were reminded of the pick-up times for the trip to see “South Pacific" on January 13th. These are: Grindleton 5-45 p.m., Chatburn 5-50 p.m. and Barker's Nursery,


Mrs Joan Porter thanked her retiring counterpart, Mrs Rita Joyce, for all her hard work. Following present swop­


ping, guest speaker Mrs Ford demonstrated and told of her hobbies of China dolls and ceramics. A competition for a


Nativity sketch, narrated by Nigel Lloyd and Thomas Holden, were Catherine Bolton (Mary), Howard Bolton (Joseph), Richard and Chris Holden and James Smith (shepherds), Leanna Bolton (angel). The children sang "It's


guest speaker the'Rev. Roland Nicholson, Vicar of Sabden and Pendleton, who gave a very interesting and amusing talk. He was thanked by Mrs Gomall. The competition cup for


Mass and a Christmas Day Mass at 10-30 a.m. Boxing Day Mass is at


There is a midnight . ■ ■ 10-30 a.m.


Bowling club Sabden Bowling Club's


most points gained during the year was presented to Mrs M. Ross. At the next meeting, on


Christmas" and "While Shepherds Kept Their Watching", and they all read together "Christmas isn't Christmas until you know it in your heart". Piano solos were played


home-made Christmas card was won by Mrs Betty Costall. A birthday plant was presented to Mrs J. Wood, and Mrs J. Howson was the raffle winner. The next meeting will be


are always welcome to the meetings, which are held on the second Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be on February 12th, when Mrs Janet Nelson will talk about "The North Country Housewife 200 Years Ago". Subscriptions of £13.75 will then be due. Everyone enjoyed a


Clitheroe, 6 p.m. Friends and new members


January 20th, at Pendleton Village Hall, guest speaker will be Mr Frank Barnes and his subject will be "Sound and Colour Spec­ tacular". The competition will be for a favourite time­ piece. There will also be a rainbow stall.


SABDEN


Whist drive So few people turned up


by James and Chris, and Leanna and Thomas sang


Jacob's join supper with sherry and mince pies and the president wished all members and friends a happy Christmas. There will be no meeting


on January 7th at 7-30 p.m. in Chipping Village Hall. New members are welcome.


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prayer and the reading of the Christmas story from St Luke's Gospel, enter­ tainment was provided by Mrs Brenda Capstick and


children, aged between three and 13, from the parish of Grindleton and Lane Ends, attended a Christmas party in the Methodist church schoolroom. The usual party games


Magical time A happy band of some 60


solos accompanied by Mark Holden on guitar. Mr Harry Fern was pianist and played the organ. An Advent read­ ing was given by Mr David Conell and candles were lit by Richard Holden. Gifts and toys were


brought by members of he congregation and children to be sent to the National Children's Home.


Welcome An end-of-term service


for pupils of Grindleton CE Primary School will be held in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, at 2-30 p.m. tomorrow and everyone is welcome to join the chil­ dren and staff.


were held and Mr John Pye gave his services as a magi-


Crib service At 6 p.m. on Christmas


A BRAN D N E W I C E Eve, there will be a Christ- P A N T O M I M E


in January but other WI activities include: dominoes and Scrabble at Rushton House on January 21st at 2 p.m., the resolutions selection meeting at Leyland on Janu-, ary 28th and the county quiz at Barton on January 29th. There will be the usual


waste-paper collection on January 8th at the top of Back Lane.


NEWTON


Over-60s Newton and Slaidburn


Village Halls committees joined forces to entertain the over-60s of the two vil­ lages on Thursday evening. Mrs M. Parker wel­


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to last Monday night's whist and domino social that Sabden Over ,60s decided not to go ahead. Prize money instead went into the funds to pay for the rent of the hall. On Thursday, however, the evening went ahead as


Christmas draw for the 66 Club saw the £125 win going to Mrs Barbara War- burton: £75 to Miss Jill Birtwell; £50 to Mrs Pat Shipston; £25 to Mr George Thomas; £15 to Mr Kieron Parsons; £10 to Mr Peter Shipston and £5 to Mr Peter Lambert. ■ The Christmas draw's £20 winners were Mrs Margaret Wood, Mr Joe Wright, Mrs Wilma Reid, Mrs Eileen Varley, Mrs Isabella Hodgson, Mr John Boocock, Mr Alan Duck­ worth, Mrs Bessie Bren- nand, Mr Chris Hackett and Mrs Mary Cottam.


attended the annual carol service and lighting of the Christmas tree and crib in .Sabden. Earby Brass Band played for the carols and the Rev. Keith Richardson, of Sabden Methodist Church, led the 40-minute


Switch-on Hundreds of pepple


Christmas Eve from noon to 12-30 p.m., followed by the first Mass of Christmas


was decorated for the fes­ tive season when the village WI celebrated its Christ- masparty. Members provided a


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table piled high with gifts, costing no more than £1, and dozens of tins of food, for the Nightsafe charity for homeless young people. Birthday flowers were


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given to Joan Bond, Dorothy Dyson, Win Mather, Millie Moorhouse, Barbara Warburton and Pat White. A voucher was given to Mr Stanley


T h e very b e s t o f . u n c om m e r c i a l


Threlfall to thank him for looking after the hall. There was a welcome


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return for speaker Mrs Shirley Broadhurst. who spoke about "The Time of


My Life". She described her busy


life, which has included working as a designer for


Josiah Wedgewood in the 1950s and, more recently, running the award-winning K.D. Bookshop . in Clitheroe. She described how her Christianity had helped her live a full, vital life. She was thanked by Mrs Joan Wallace. Members enjoyed a buf­


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Christmas cracker was won by Anne Jones and Mary Newbold.


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