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Over 60s Last Monday night's


whist winners at Sabden Over 60s social were Mrs M. Bleasdale and Mrs Dorothy Houghton. Gents: Mr J . Traynor, Mr W. Duckworth. Dominoes: Mr Jimmy Royal, Miss Bernadette Taylor, Mr K. Thompson, Mrs Flora Cooke and Mrs Frances Lowe (joint). ; On Thursday the win­


ning hands at whist were played by Mrs Millie Moor- house and Mr George Hold­ en. Dominoes: Mr W. Cooke and Mrs F. Cooke.


. Age Concern More than 60 members


of Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club attended the December luncheon. There was Christmas fare on the menu, provided by outside caterers so that the mem­ bers could have a day off. The club provided the wine, crackers and mince pies. New member Mrs Joyce


Crimes was welcomed, aiong with Mr Martin Bradley, from Age Concern in Clitheroe. Village bobby PC Paul Worswick called in to urge everyone to be safe­ ty conscious, to ensure doors were kept locked and vigilance practised, particu­ larly at this time of year. The chairman, Mr Leslie


White, gave the notices which included ideas for a summer outing, and birth­ day greetings for members. The 14-strong choir then


entertained, conducted by Mrs Ruth Shaw and accompanied by Mrs Millie Moorhouse on the electric organ. There was entertain­ ment from Mr Jack Tagg, Mrs Joyce Harrison, Mrs


i Mildred Pounder, Mr Leslie White and Mis Pat White. A raffle with 20 prizes was


drawn.


: Carols ’ All villagers are invited to St Nicholas’s Parish Church on Tuesday at 7


p.m. for the annual village carol service. Afterwards there will be mince pies and drinks.


r place ' in ; S t ’ Nicholas’s Church on Christmas Eve at 5-30 p.m. Midnight com­


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munion service will follow at 11-30 p.m. and parish eucharist with carols will take place at 9-30 on Christmas morning.


St Mary's Pupils at St Mary's RC


School joined children from the county primary school to attend a performance of "The Witches" at Burnley Mechanics on Tuesday. St Mary's invited parents


and friends to its annual carol service yesterday afternoon and the Christ­ mas party takes place


tonight. The Friends of St Mate's


ran a fund-raising evening with Body Shop Direct in the parish hall last Tuesday.


Masses Christmas Masses at St


Mary's RC Church will take place at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass with carols from 11- 45 p.m., and on Christmas Day at 10-30 a.m.


NSPCC The pre-Christmas sale


in aid of the NSPCC proved a great success, rais­ ing £152.90 for the chil­ dren's charity. Organiser Mrs Carol


Mellows said that around 50 people attended and thoroughly enjoyed the evening, picking up lots of bargains. All sorts of items including pottery, cosmet­ ics, sweets, nightwear and all types of gifts were sold auction-style at very


reduced prices. There was a free raffle


and Mrs Mellows and her team of helpers want to thank S t Mary's RC Church for the free use of the hall.


BASHALL EAVES


M in c e p ie s The committee of


Bashall Eaves WI provided a supper of hot-pot, trifle, apple pie and mince pies at the meeting, held in the vil­ lage hall, which had been beautifully decorated for the festive season. The president, Mrs G. Whowell, introduced guest speaker Mr George Dob­


son, of Wrea Green, who onber tainod morabors - with; an account of his Caribbean cruise. His favourite islands


■ were the absolutely beauti-


Village tree Carols will be sung round


the Christmas tree in the village of Barrow tomorow at 6-30 p.m. The Salvation Army Band will lead the service. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served along with soft drinks. All are welcome. The event has been ogan-


ised by Barrow Action Group for a Community Centre.


ful Virgin Islands and his accounts of hilarious inci­ dents during his holiday kept his audience highly amused. Mr Dobson's task was certainly a tonic and a fitting end to the year's pro­ gramme. Mrs J . Bargh expressed thanks. The rafflp was won by


Mrs E. Spurgeon, and Mrs Whowell closed the meeting by extending good wishes to members for a happy Christmas and New Year. At the next meeting, on


January 4th, Miss B. Bing­ ham will give an illustrated talk on Bhutan.


were joined by special guest Audrey Wetherall, the WI county chairman, and WI members from Great Har­ wood, Downham, Waddington and Barley. President Mrs Lilian


Hargreaves welcomed the guests and kept,the party atmosphere flowing. The raffle was unusual insofar as there was a prize for almost everyone. A festive buffet supper


was followed by entertain­ ment by Jigs and Porter who performed a lively selection of folk songs and instrumentals, rounding off an excellent evening with carols.


CHATBURN


Brownie fun On Monday the Brown­


ies from Grindleton enter­ tained the elderly at the Manor House Residential Home, Chatburn, singing carols and playing their recorders. The residents and


Brownies alike enjoyed the evening under the supervi­ sion of their Brown Owl Mrs Alison Seddon, her daughter, Baby Owl Rebec­ ca, and Snowy Owl. Refreshments were


Quiz quest On Monday, 25 members


of Chipping YFC met in the community centre for a fun quiz night, organised by club officers. Members were reminded


the bus will be leaving Chipping at 7-30 p.m. for the Carnival Ball at Black­


pool on Friday. Next week, all members


should meet at the church steps in good voice for the annual charity carol singing, starting at 6-45 p.m. A hot supper kindly donated by presidents Mr and Mrs Brewer will be provided at the end of the evening.


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Prizes galore * Members of Billington


enjoyed while presents were exchanged.


Carols and poems The autumn session of


Chatburn Methodist Church Women's Fellow­ ship ended with a Christ­ mas party. Mrs Mabel Shaw presided and the pianist was Mrs Hudson. A few carols were sung and Mrs Nellie Kay, of Clitheroe, read poems, some of which were her own compositions and one or two were from other


sources. This was followed by a


delicious afternoon tea. DUNSOP BRIDGE


WI meeting The monthly Dunsop


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silence was held in memory or Mrs Ki Bond, who died


last week; ; - There was a letter from


Mrs R Jelley to express her sorrow at losing a good helper for the WI show, as Mrs Bond was an excellent representative for Dunsop Bridge WI members. Mr Greenwood, the


countryside ranger from the Beacon fell area, gave a very informative slide show and talk about all the pro-


I jects undertaken in differ­ ent areas. Much is done to educate children in coun­ tryside ways of life. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs J. Wood. Birthday greetings went


to Mrs Fox and Mrs Beat- tie, who received flowers. The competition for four


mince pies was won by Mrs K. Metcalfe, with Mrs F. Nelson second and Mrs M. Pinder third. The monthly draw winner was Mrs J .


Carr. January's meetings will .


start off with Mr'Neil Beattie's "Trip to Aus­ tralia". The competition will be for a humorous Christmas card.


C h r i s tm a s p a r ty A children's Christmas


party will take place in Dunsop Bridge village hall on December 28th, from 3- 30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include a Jacob's Join


tea. DOWNHAM


Dancing delights The president of Down­


ham WI, Mrs Barker, wel­ comed 64 members and


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guests to the Christmas party. Birthday greetings -were extended to Mrs Wil­ son, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Hook, Mrs Dillon, Mrs Smith and Mrs Barker. Entertainment for the


evening was provided by pupils of the Angela West- well School of Dancing and the audience were thrilled by the skill of the young people, who gave a wonder­ ful performance of many different types of. dancing. Mrs Barker thanked the pupils and their teachers and Father Christmas gave each of them a small gift. A buffet supper of many different dishes, provided


by members, was enjoyed by everyone. Winner of the raffle was Mrs Pat Bailey and proceeds will go to the Clitheroe Heart Machine. Father Christmas made


another appearance and gave everyone a present from a very full sack. Mrs Si Ingham won the compe­ tition cup for most points during the year. The evening was rounded


off by the singing of carols conducted by Mr Jim Park­ er, accompanied by Mrs Kirsteen Walmsley on


piano. On behalf of the guests


Mrs Audrey Roney expressed thanks.


GISBURN


Greetings Members and Friends of


Gisburn Mothers' Union met at the village's Cottage Cafe for their annual Christmas meal. Enrolling member Mrs


C. Thistlethwaite wel­ comed everyone and read season’s greetings from the group's overseas link branch in South Australia, and also from two mem­ bers who were unable to attend. Following a deli­ cious dinner, members chatted and enjoyed a


quiz. Mrs;. Thistlethwaite


thanked Mrs C. Knowles for organising the evening and Mr and Mrs Farn-


‘its annual meetings!t'-will be held in Gisburn Festival


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Christmas drive There was an excellent


attendance at the annual Christmas whist and domi­


no drive, organised by the Rimington Memorial Institute Management Committee. Whist winners were as


follows. Ladies: Mrs B. Waddington, Mrs E. Duckworth, Mrs B. Bol-


land, Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs A. Simmons. Gents: Mrs J . Meyler, Mr J . Davies, Mr K. Tennant, Mr A. Stott, Mrs M. Car-


ruthers. Dominoes: Mr P. Met­


calfe, Mrs F. Parker, Mr R. Eden, Mr W. Wilson, Mrs M. Oddie, Mrs A. Lowe. Raffle: Mr J . Kenyon,


Mrs D. Eccles, Mrs J . Meyler, Mrs Waddington, Mrs F. Lofthouse, Mrs N. Breaks, Mrs V. Giles, Mr F. Eccles, Mrs B. Bolland, Mr Carruthers. The MCs were Mrs E.


Hartley (whist) and Mr A. Stott (dominoes). Mrs J. Knapp presented the prizes and the evening included supper.


Candlelight Several well-loved


Christmas services are due to take place at St Mary's Parish Church, Gisburn. On Sunday, there will be


. a "Carols by Candlelight" service at 6-30 p.m. On Christmas Eve, "Born in a Stable", a re-enactment of the first Christmas at Bethlehem, commences at 6 p.m. This will be followed by a midnight celebration of communion, beginning


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these joyful acts of worship. G R IN D L ETO N ;


Drink and draw A social evening was;


held in the parish room of S t Ambrose Church, Grindleton, when the grand draw took place over a festive drink. Over £800 was raised


from the draw and the win­ ner of the luxury hamper was Mrs M. Bartle, of


-Back Lane, Grindleton. On December 28th


members of St Ambrose Church are organising a walk starting at 1 p.m. from the parish room. The walk will be four to five miles long, finishing for hot-pot in the parish room. For those not wishing to take part in the walk, there will be beetle and dominoes from 3 p.m. in the parish room. Hot-pot will be served at 4 p.m., costing £2.50. Those wishing to take part should give their names to Carol Pye, tel.. 441507, by Sunday. Every­ one is welcome.


Poinsettias Twenty-two members ,


and friends who attended the meeting of Grindleton ‘ WI were saddened to hear of the death of Mrs Alice Green, a former member who moved to Sleights, near Whitby, some years


ago. Poinsettias were present­


ed to the over-80s for Christmas, and the presi­ des Mrs Catherine Taylor, congratulated Mrs Janet Royle on achieving her City and Guilds in Design and Patchwork Quilting and Mrs Tricia Marshall on her degree in health


studies. Guest speaker was Mrs


Annie Wilkes, who described her experiences working in a pathology lab­ oratory. She was informa­ tive and entertaining and everyone thoroughly enjoyed her talk, entitled


"The Back-Room Boys". Vice-president Mrs Kay Hopkinson expressed thanks. . ; .


F o r t h c o m i n g - ' e v e n t s - include the resolutions


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i selection meeting oh Janu­ ary 13th and the annual council meeting in South- port on March 4th. WI members will again


provide and serve home­ made refreshments at the next Grindleton Millenni­ um Committee travel lec­ ture on January 20th at Bowland High School, when Dr Jim Leeming will talk about Turkey. Arrangements are m


hand for the annual bingo evening at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn, on March 15th. This is always an enjoyable event, with an excellent supper and all support would be greatly


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were served and Mrs Wilkes, •judged a competitio’n-for.


the prettiest Christmas par­ cel, which wastyon by. Mrs


Edith Nuttall, Mrs Mar-: garet Bartle and,Mrs Kath-, leen Paul. This year the. proceeds of the £1 /Christ­ mas parcel stall .were donated to the Himalayan Trust UK, founded by Sir


. Edmund Hillary to' improve, the quality of life in the Sherpa cultural heartland inNepal.


' . ■ • There will be no meeting


in January, but an after­ noon of dominoes, and: Scrabble will be held on January 27th at Rusht'on


House. ,At the next meeting, on


February 11th,• in St Ambrose Church parish- room; the guest speaker will be Mr Paul Riley,- of Clitheroe waste water treat-


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