ews from th e Villages Items for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EW. ---- <,


meeting of Whalley Flower Club, members enjoyed a most entertaining and infor­ mative talk by Mr Peter Foley entitled "Winter in the Garden" He illustrated his talk with a glorious array of plants and shrubs in their autumn .and winter splen­ dour. At the meeting on Thurs­


Flower club Following the annual


tion takes place on Saturday. Any helpers for the morning would be most appreciated.


Paper collection The monthly paper coIIcct


Watercolours The November Art Exhi­


bition in Whalley Library is "Water Colours", by Marion Kelly.


Coffee morning Whalley Abbey Fellowship


is holding a coffee morning at the abbey on November 10th, from 10 a.m.


day next Mr Graeme Iddon will give a talk entitled "Christmas in the Home” fol­ lowed by a buffet supper. Membership can be renewed during the evening and new members can enrol.


Salmon tea There were 90 diners pre­


sent for a recent salmon tea in Whalley Methodist Church hall. Following the meal, a sing-song and old time dancing provided a most enjoyable evening. The event raised £216 for the Christian Aid El Nino Appeal.


Cancelled dance As the last afternoon dance


organised by Age Concern Whalley was not supported, the next dance, scheduled for Wednesday, has also been cancelled. However, the dance on


Abbey winners Winners at the Abbey


senior citizens' drive in Whal­ ley were as follows. Ladies: Mrs A. Rigby, Mrs J. Cutler, Mrs M. Butler (cons). Gents: Mr J. Wooff, Mr G. Butler, Mr W. Wright (cons). Dominoes: Mrs H. Hardy, Mrs J. Bishop, Mrs M. Har­


rison (cons). A minute's silence was held


BOLTON-BY-, ‘ i BOWLAND j "


Ten tables On a wet and windy night there were 10 tables at the


December 9th will continue in Whalley Village Hall, with the usual Christmas atmos­ phere.


Whalley gave more than 100 bags of clothing for the peo­ ple of Western Russia and the Chernobyl region. Whalley Christian Action


Progress report Last spring the people of


during the meeting for Mrs Elsie Howarth.


ly improved at Ebenezer Baptist Church Social Hour, Billington, by the appearance of Mr Mike West, of Radio Lancashire. The history of Radio Lancashire, or as it was at its inception, Radio Blackburn, was expertly


Social Hour A wet afternoon was great­


given by Mr West and enjoyed by all present. Thanks were given by Mrs A.


Holmes. At the next meeting there


will be a slide show on the Ukraine by Mrs W. Riley, of Rossendale. Gifts of clothing and toiletries will be collected to be sent to the Ukraine.


T'CHATBURN


monthly whist drive at Bolton-and Bowland village hall.Winners were as follows.


Ladies: M. Jackson, E. Clegg T. Cowperthwaite. Gents: J. Mayler, A. Stott, J. Camp­


bell.Domino winners were R Metcalfe, J. Pye, Mrs Loft-


house.Raffle: Mr Campbell, A. Stott, J. Kenyon, J. Single- ton, Mrs Cowperthwaite.


Group's meeting at Whalley Abbey, at 8 p.m. on Thursday November 12th, will be addressed by Bernard Cock­ er, the director of the Inter­ national Aid Trust, who will talk about life and progress in Russia, in particular Cher­ nobyl. An open evening, everyone is welcome to


attend.


will take place on the village green at 6-30 tonight. There will be a firework display and afterwards a hot-pot supper will be served in the village hall.Next week there will be a talk by Mr Ian Peel on clay pigeon shooting. Members to meet in the village hall at 7- 45 p.m.


Bonfire The annual bonfire of Bolton-by-Bowland YFC


bum Methodist Women's Fel­ lowship, presided over by Mrs Giles, guest speaker was Mr Chris Creelman, team leader of Pendle for Romania. Mr Creelman told how, in 1990, he was working as a police­ man in Clitheroe when one Sunday his wife came home from church and asked if he would like to take part in a relief trip to Romania. The outcome was that they joined a group from St Anne's Church, Fence, for a five day visit. The group was later named Pendle for Romania and Mr Creelman was chosen as leader. He has made 47 trips to Romania taking relief supplies and people with vari­ ous skills to refurbish an orphanage, a sanatorium, a camp school and to assist the spinal trauma unit in Bucharest, which serves the whole of Romania. He illus­ trated his talk with slides. Thanks were expressed to


Help abroad At the meeting of Chat-


Mr Creelman by Mrs Giles and a collection was taken. Pianist was Mrs Hudson and refreshments were served.


residents of the Manor House Residential Home, Chatburn, enjoyed a visit to the Civic Hall Cinema, Clitheroe. The event was a musical


Manor House On Wednesday afternoon


tium to negotiate electricity supplies on behalf of resi­ dents and businesses in Chip­ ping who wish to take part. The advantages of being


MARTIN TOP


included in the consortium are that when it is possible to choose the supplier of elec­ tricity (probably from mid- 1999) then the complicated comparison of several differ­ ent offers of prices and con­ tract conditions will be car­ ried out on behalf of mem­ bers; and the total quantity of electricity consumption being negotiated might lead to lower prices being achieved than if the members negoti­ ated individually. Residents will be contact­


ed shortly to find out the degree of interest.


side of floral art with a course to be held at a Ribble Valley village's newest educational facility. The day of festive floral


Floral art Take a walk on the wild


Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, was cel­ ebrated during the morning family service. "Amazing Grace" was the


Book prizes Prizegiving on Sunday at


Mrs M. Capstick and the afternoon concluded with a


game of dominoes.


remembrance will take place at Rimington Memorial Institute on Sunday at 10-30 a.m., led by Mr Martin Bradley '


Remembrance . The: annual service, of


opening hymn. The worship was led by the Northern Evangelical Trust team, Mr Matthew Parker, of Slaid- burn, assisted by Christine


and Ghyll. During the service Sunday


' Loredana Floris, Michael and Emma Lund, Shaun James, Richard Hartley and Sara and Tom Forrest. Parents were thanked for


School scholars were present­ ed with book prizes for atten­ dance. Recipients were Laura Wigan, Louise and Andrew Hartley, Jane James, Stephanie Dewhurst,


creativity beguiles with the intriguing title of "A Squir­ rel's Eye View of Christmas". It will be held in the convert­ ed shooting lodge at Leagram Gardens, Chipping, on Satur­ day. Local skilled floral artist Mrs Anne Seed will be lead­ ing the course, which runs from 9-45 a.m. to 3-30 p.m. Further inquiries, tel. 01995 61426.


GR1NDLETON


ised by the recreation ground charity committee, will be


held in Grindleton tonight on and a fireworks display will


the playing fields. The fire will be lit at 7 p.m.


start at 7-15 p.m. A barbecue and the usual


bonfire goodies will be avail­ able to keep everyone warm and cosy.


Amazon journey As part of the Grindleton


Millennium committee's fund-raising activities, the first of a winter travel series


begins on Wednesday. An exciting journey, enti­


tled "The Lazy Way up the Amazon", was undertaken by Mr John and Mrs Carol Pye, and the photographic results, with commentary, will be shown at, Bowland High


tribute to the three great leg­ ends, Jolson, Formby and Crosby, given by Mr Steve King, Mr George Moore and Mr Roy Chappell, accompa­ nied by Mr Colin Hilton's orchestral sound. Residents of Manor House


Fireworkfun The village bonfire, organ­


HURST GREEN


Touring play Despite the appalling


weather, there was a good attendance at Hurst Green Village Hall for a one-man show entitled "A Parson's Tale" by Christopher Owen. The event, part of Rural


to go along so she has an idea of the numbers expected. '


ideas for, or interested in helping with, the Christmas Fair at St Mary's RC Church this year’is being held in the presbytery on Wednesday, November 11th, at 7-30 p.m.


Fair meeting : A meeting for anyone with


Winning hands Winning hands at whist


last Monday night when Sab- den Over-60s met in St Mary's Hall were played by Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mrs Eva Marsden (ladies) and Mrs Isabella Hodgson (gents).


•


Touring Network, was spon­ sored by the Community Council of Lancashire to bring culture to rural audi-


their support and teachers for their dedicated teachings. Mrs Ethel Hartley and


the schoolroom. PENDLETON


SIMONSTONE


Mrs Becky Smith were organist and pianist. Refreshments followed in


stone Mothers' Union, in the old school at 7-45 p.m. on Tuesday Mrs E. Knight will speak about herbal delights. | The meeting will be ah open one and everyone is welcome.


Mothers' Union At the meeting of Simon-


Guy Fawkes A bonfire and firework dis­


play is to be held at the Swan with Two Necks, Pendleton,


on Sunday.The fire will be lit at 7 p.m. and proceeds will go towards M the Pendleton float for the


cession.


Church, Pendleton, attended a harvest dinner at the Craven Heifer, Chaigley.


Meal out Parishioners of All Saints'


illennium Torchlight Pro­


Church, Simonstone, are organising two events on November 21st. From 10 a.m. to noon in the old school there will be a "Family Santa Drive". This will be a fun- filled morning for all the fam­ ily and Father Christmas will be attending. Tickets from Sheila Ratcliffe and Simon­ stone School. In the evening there will be


Fun-filled time Members of St Peter's I


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Reformed Church held a very successful jumble sale which resulted ;in £200 being made towards church funds.


Result of sale Friends of Read United


' and served by members of Grindleton Wl and there will be a raffle - arid snake repel­ lent! - if needed. Chairman of the commit­


School at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be made


had another reason to rejoice when Mrs Margaret Hillary celebrated her 90th birthday. The Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. John and Mrs McGowan, joined family and friends for a celebration party.


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made by the Chatburn Group for the Blackburn and Dis­ trict Cancer Research Cam­ paign raised £878.90, bring­ ing the total for the year to £1,581.35. The money was raised from home, hotel and shop collect­


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evening, organised by Read Show Society on Tuesday Mn the Constitutional Club-,


Show society There will be a social


at 7-30. •• bviV .There .will.be a slide show


tee Dr Anne Huson hopes the evening will be a huge success with a good attendance of local people. Tickets are available from


the village shop, Bowland High School, Grindleton CE Junior School, Tourist Infor­ mation Centre, the Health Centre or, you can pay at the


door. Remembrance There will be a joint ser­


vice of Remembrance and Communion at St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, on Sun- , day, with members of Grindleton Methodist Church. The service will take place


at 9-30 a.m. and the preacher will be the Rev. C. Cheese-


man.


Clean and tidy Help is needed on Satur­


day to give St Ambrose Church and the churchyard, Grindleton, an extra brush- up for Remembrance Sunday and the service of confirma­


tion the following week.


Craft fair A craft fair, organised by


Friends of Grindleton School, was well-attended and raised £340 for school funds.


• : Whist winners at Mon­ day evening's social at Read Constitutional Club were as follows. Ladies: Mrs E. Hutchinson, Mrs D. Fisk. Gents: Mrs M. Fallon, joint 2, Mr L. Grime and Mr G. A. Holden. Special prize was won by Mrs M. Dear- ing and MC was Mr Hold-


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bers of Rimington and Mid- dop Luncheon Club tucked in to a good hot meal of meat and potato pie with mushy peas, followed by syrup sponge pudding and custard. Afterwards, Mrs Sylvia


Luncheon club On a cold, wet day mem­


entitled "Victorian cards” by Mrs Sheila Sturrock and there will also be a bring- and-buy sale and a raffle.


a meal and slide show in the old school at 7-30 p.m. Mr 1 John Robinson will give an illustrated talk entitled "China, the Story of a Peo­ ple". Tickets available from | B. Youles, E. Vernon or R. Harrison.


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are very welcome. Just go | along any Thursday.


Saxton, of the welfare rights services, spoke about the var­ ious benefits available to those in need, with explana­ tory pamphlets and advice. Raffle winners were Mrs


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