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and invited guests will be joining villagers at the Bowl­ ing Club coffee morning on March 27 th to take part in the official lottery cheque presentation for the flood­ lights at 11-45 a.m. The red letter day in the


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morning is 50p.


Anniversary This summer sees the 50th


anniversary of the annual St Nicholas's Church Rose Queen event. A golden jubilee event will


planned for Juno 30th and to Alston Hall’s gardening days in May. The WI Federation will


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celebrate its 80th anniversary at Blackburn Cathedral in January. Sabden WI's "marathon


club calendar also marks the start of bowling for the 1999 season, with bowls on the green from around noon. Everyone is welcome to


be held on Saturday, June 12th, and an appeal has gone out for villagers to be involved. Memorabilia of any


Grindleton Winter Travel


Desert doc The final show of the


woman" Kitty Garnett was wished well for next month's London Marathon in aid of cystic fibrosis. Mrs Joyce Harrison


watch the cheque presenta­ tion and ceremony, and invit­ ed guests include people who helped with the club's suc-


description connected with rose queen events is wanted to loan for the weekend so that an exhibition can be dis­ played. If anyone has any items which would bring back memories of happy days will they please contact the churchwarden, Mr Ken Hodgson, on 779163, or Mrs Jillian Nicholson, on 771384. Information about past


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reported on the LFWI meet­ ing in Southport, also attend­ ed by three of Sabden's newest members. Birthday flowers were


given to Mesdames Pat Frost, Sheila Ilowarth and Shirley Ratcliffe. A cryptic flower quiz was


rose queens is also wanted. If anyone has any information, photographs or knows where to contact past rose queens can they please contact Mrs Sylvia Davies, the Sunday School leader, on 771490.


sale in St Mary's Hall raised ,£78. The money will go towards putting on a perfor­ mance of "Goodnight Mrs Puffin" by St Mary's and Friends in St Nicholas's Hall in May.


Proceeds Last Friday night’s jumble


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lect Walker's crisp bags, sports for schools coupons from newspapers, and foil lids from Pringles to help provide equipment for St Mary’s School. These can be left at school or St Mary's Church. Line dancing Go along to St Nicholas's


won by Mrs Joyce Harrison, and tea hostesses were Mes­ dames Sheila Ilowarth, Mary Newbold, Millie Moorhouse and Marion Birtwell. Ideas were discussed for


Series was held at Bowland School and focused on Dr Bill Turner's fascinating and entertaining account of of his "Desert Travels." For many years, Dr Turn­


and to Mrs Julia Bcndell as retiring warden. Following the meeting there was a Jacob's Join lunch.


er; as a medical officer, has accompanied groups of young people to desert areas in many parts of the world including Kenya, Namibia, Jordan, Australia and the Sahara. His talk covered many of the health issues encountered by those in his care and also of the native population, as well as explor­ ing social and cultural issues. His enthusiasm for travel to desert areas was obvious and


Millennium celebrations and next month there will be a raffle for the Breast Aware­ ness charity


son will be the speaker at today's meeting of Sabden Women's Fellowship at 2-15 p.m. in the Methodist Church.


for St Mary's RC School in Sabden by a hugely success­ ful spring fair on Saturday afternoon. It was held in the church


Spring Fair Around £600 was raised


Hall any Thursday night for an evening of line dancing. It runs from 7-15 until 9-


15 p.m. and everyone is wel­ come. Complete beginners will be shown the steps as they go along and it is a very informal evening.


unable to attend so the presi­ dent, Mrs Doreen Wright, and secretary Mrs Eileen Ilarrop prepared the evening's entertainment. Matters reported and dis­


Wl The March speaker was


hall, and the Friends of the School had worked very hard to provide a variety of stalls selling Easter baskets and crafts and other goodies, jew­ ellery, toys and books, and plants provided by Huntroyde Nurseries. There was a tombola and raffle, face-painting, lots of games and a cake stall that was so well stocked there were items left to sell after Mass on Sun­ day. A display of decorated


eggs and Easter paintings by the children proved popular, as did a display of old school photographs and registers going back many years. To round it off the dining


cussed included: the presi­ dent had had a successful social evening and Great Harwood, and Slaidburn WI has invited Sabden to its birthday celebrations. Flowers, arranged by Mrs


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Anne Jones and Mrs Joyce Harrison, are to be provided for retired members who are


village's Millennium meeting, an outing to Beamish is


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area was decorated on an Easter theme and afternoon tea was served.


winners at Sabden Over 60s social were Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mr Dan Houghton. Domino winners were Mrs


Over 60s Last Monday night's whist


were Mrs E. Charnley (ladies) and Mrs E. Marsden (gents). Dominoes - Mrs Hargreaves and Mrs Cot­ tam. Raffle - Mrs Marsden and Mr J. Royal.


Ivy Cottam and Mrs Nora Hargreaves. Raffle - Mrs Hargreaves and Mrs Eva Marsden. Thursday's whist winners


invited to take part in the annual Palm Sunday proces­ sion on Sunday afternoon. Members of all four vil­


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lage churches are taking part and all residents are welcome to join the walk, which leaves from the bowling green at 2 p.m. A large wooden cross will


be carried through the village and there will be occasional stops for readings and hymns.


morning Masses for Holy Week at 9-30 a.m. Monday to Wednesday, with Stations of the Cross and confessions on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. On Holy Thursday the


Holy Week St Mary's Church will hold


Fellowship The Rev. Keith Richard­


highly infectious. His talk w e is


the Millennium Committee, thanked Dr Turner and also Bowland School for hosting the travel series and Grindle­ ton WI for the delicious catering. Special thanks also to Mr Richard Holden and Mr Richard Salisbury, who have worked relentlessly sell­ ing tickets and helping at the slide shows. The winter travel series hsis raised over £1,000 for the village Millennium fund, which now stands at £1,664. The events have been such


Dr A. Huson, chairman of warmly received.


the St Ambrose Church con­ gregation are asked to meet at 9-15 a.m. across the road from the Duke of York and the Buck Inn for a short ser­ vice for the Blessing of the Psalms. This will be followed by a procession to the church for a special service of Holy Communion at 9-30 a.m.


Palm Sunday On Sunday, members of


Time Out What an "Eggcellent"


Glenys Latham, who led the ladies through the meaning of Easter and all the different stages from Lent to Easter Day. A traditional Easter game w e e s played where each lady competed with a boiled egg


night out the Time Out ladies had at their meeting in the parish room at St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. The guest speaker w e e s


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until it cracked.. The next meeting will be


on April 12th when Mr Cliff Astin will give a humorous account entitled "Don't You Wish You Hadn't Said That?"


Over the last few months, a


small, but dedicated group of people have been receiving expert tuition in the art of campanology at Clitheroe Parish Church from Mr W. Wilkinson and Mr E. Mus- son, with the aim of ringing in the new Millennium, and other occasions afterwards.. A coffee morning is to be


opened an hour later, there was a rush to inspect tables loaded with such goods as tea-sets, toys, books, boots tools, records and radios.- Business was brisk and by


noon helpers were ready for a break!


held on April 17th at the home of tower captain Mr D. Nicholson, at Newfield Edge, Middop, to raise money for minor repairs, which are still required, to the Gisburn


bells.


afternoon, cheerfully con­ ducted by Mr Ian Lloyd, raised more than £200 for the Tear Fund, inside half-an- hour. Refreshments and fur­ ther bargaining completed the event. "We do thank everyone


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who helped to raise the final total of £495. It really'was the tops," said a spokesman.


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success of the memorabilia exhibition, held in Tosside Institute, the social commit­ tee has organised a family bingo night to take place on Saturday. There will be a hot­ pot supper and raffle. Any child or adult of the


Successful event Following the tremendous


patchwork quilting was pre­ sented by Mrs J. Kitos, guest speaker at the Sawley WI


Sewn up A fascinating insight into


meeting. Her enthusiasm and talent


Tricks and spots There were 18 tables for a


a success that it is proposed to hold a further travel series beginning in the autumn. Provisionally, the first


event will be on October 13th, 1999, when Mr Tony Cann will be presenting "From Rotterdam to Switzer­ land - a Family Cycling Hol­ iday."


Welcome President of Grindleton


WI, Mrs Catherine Taylor, welcomed members and guests to the March meeting. Names are being taken for


application to turn the Black Bull Inn into a house was strongly voiced at the latest Chatburn Parish Council meeting. A petition has been com­


Pub protest Opposition to a planning


parish who wishes to go to see the film "Bug’s Life" on Tues­ day should contact Carol i (01729 840413) or Margaret 1 (840890).


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whist and domino drive held in Tosside Institute in aid of funds. MCs were T. Robinson and P. Metcalfe. Winners were: K. Cooper,


for sewing and design were evident in the besiutiful quilts passed around members. She encouraged those present to join one of her local quilt­ making classes. Several mem­ bers expressed an interest and Mrs Kitos was thanked by Mrs Lois Gill. In the competition for a


B. Waddington, H. Grainger, M. Davies, S. Hogg, J. Keny­ on, A. Adams, Nathan Whar­ ton, J. Oddie, F. Lowe, W. Husthwaite, P. Oddie, F. Lofthouse, M. Briggs. Raffle: M. Davies, W. Hus­


piled by villagers protesting at the change of use applica­ tion, which has been made by Mr David Balfour, of Acton, London. At the parish council meet­


the visit to Alston Hall with Sawley WI on May 6th, when Mr Cliff Astin will talk about Ribble Valley villages, with special reference to Saw- ley and Grindleton. The Bowland Forest group


see the tapestries is planned for April 21st by three mem­ bers. They will then join oth­ ers on April 23rd from 2 p.m. onwards for a litterrpicking afternoon in conjunction with "Tidy Britain". The campaign "Keep


meeting will be held in Downham Village Hall on April 29th. Guest speaker Mrs Irene Lizzie Jones will give a talk entitled "Guardian of the Crown". A trip to York Minster to


ing, villagers and councillors expressed their concern that rural buildings are becoming more valuable as residences than they are as businesses. The annual meeting will be


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piece of craftwork, judged by Mrs Kitos, the winners were Mrs A. M. Askew and Mrs A. Blakemore. The raffle was won by Mrs K. Simms. A monthly treasurer's


thwaite, Rachel Taylor, K. Metcalfe, S. Hogg, W. Wil­ son.


report was given by Mrs Blakemore and she announced that tickets were on sale for the group meeting to be held in Downham Vil­ lage Hall on April 29th. Names were taken for an


held on April 19th at 8 p.m. in the village hall.


Cricket Club are running a jumble sale tomorrow, Friday, in the school hall. It starts at 6-30 p. m.


Gardening Club chairman Mrs J. Gornall welcomed Mr Bill Hargreaves to the March meeting. He spoke to mem­ bers about the culture and care of vegetables. It is hoped to arrange an


Gardening club Rimington and District


invitation to join Bolton-by- Bowland WI at its April meeting and also for a June trip to Hardwick Hall. For the two-day extrava­


ganza to be held at Hoghton Tower in June, four members volunteered to make cakes. Member Mrs Rita Webb


outing on June 15th to the Dorothy Clive Gardens at Anley Hall. Members are looking for­


read a letter sent by Mrs F. Parker, thanking the group for the bowl of primulas she received during her recent stay in hospital. The next meeting will be


ward to their annual spring bulb and flower show, on April 11th in the Festival Hall, Gis­ burn. Schedules are available


Britain Tidy" was launched 50 years ago at the instiga­ tion of the Wl movement. During the meeting, Mrs


esting meeting of Gisburn; Mothers' Union, enrolling member, Mrs C. Thistleth- waite, thanked everyone who had upheld the annual wave of prayer, recently, either in church or at home. An Easter card and news


Mothers' Union During a busy and inter­


Taylor gave a report on the Spring Council meeting held in Southport, when 1,000 WI members from the Lan­ cashire Federation gathered to learn more about the progress of county and national activities. The main speaker in


held on April 15th, when Mrs Netta Broderick will give a talk on caravan holiday adventures.


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letter from the Mothers' Union Overseas Link Branch in South Australia were read and enjoyed, and an invita­ tion to join the Diocesan Link Branch of Calverley for their May meeting, was accepted. Names were taken of those


Mass of the Lord's Supper is at 7-30 p.m. and the church will be open until 9-30 p.m. for watching before the altar. On Good Friday there will


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Southport was Miss Rosie Swale, best known for her sailing adventures. Miss Swale talked about her life, including her adventures rid­ ing the length of Chile on horseback and running in the Sahara Desert marathon - fund-raising exploits for char- ities such as the Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund, the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad and Roman­ ian orphanages. In June, she will run in Iceland for Barnardos. Following the Spring


be a united service for the vil­ lage at 10.15 a.m. at the cross on St Nicholas's Avenue, and the service of Our Lord's Pas­ sion in St Mary's Church at 3 p.m.


at the 9-30 a.m. family ser­ vice in St Nicholas's Church to mark Palm Sunday this weekend. Donations are wanted for


St Nicholas Palms will be distributed


flowers to decorate the parish church for Easter. If anyone can help they should contact Mrs Valerie Warburton or Mrs Mary Cottam.


60s'Luncheon Club held their latest meeting at Newton Village Hall. The speaker was Mr D.


play at the monthly whist and domino drive, held in West Bradford Village Hall. Whist winners were:


Bagshaw, who spoke about his life. Raffle winners were,


wishing to go to the Lady Day service at Skipton Parish Church. Speaker for the evening, Mrs S. Green­ wood, from Colne, gave an enjoyable and instructive talk about the origin of Christmas customs and tra­ ditions, many of which go back to the dawn of Chris­ tianity, taking the place of Pagan festivals and beliefs. She had brought along an


Cooke, E. I-Iallam, B. Daly, W. Thompson, R. Harrison and II. Ainsworth. Raffle: R. Barker, W.


no drive is scheduled for April 21st.


Council report, Grindleton WI member Mrs Janet Royle presented work she had pro­ duced for her City and Guilds course in patchwork, quilting and applique.. The competition was a


amEizing collection of antique greetings cards, many of them with interesting histo­ ries, adding to the enjoyment of the talk. Members were reminded


to take their "County your Blessings" donations to the April 13th meeting, which will be held in Rimington Memorial Institute at 7-30


p.m.


quiz of 20 questions about the March meeting. Mem­ bers were advised to listen from beginning to end! The winner was Mrs Barbara Read, with Mrs Hazel Read second and Mrs Janet Royle and Mrs Kay Ilopkinson tying for third place. At the next meeting on


April 8th, Mr J. A. Gray will give a talk entitled "Painting for Leisure and Pleasure." The competition will be for a decorated egg.


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Bingo A very enjoyable bingo held at the Pendle


for the Clitheroe Heart Machine Fund. The WI thanks everyone


Hotel, Chatburn. The event raised £127.10


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the morning service on Sun­ day when Mrs Margaret Aspin and Mrs Carol Pyo were appointed as wardens and Mrs Eva Tomlinson, Mrs Liz Rowntree and Mrs Julia Bendall were elected e is new members of the Parochial Church Council. Mrs Gillian James and Mrs Glenys Latham were appointed as representatives on the Deanery Synod. The annual report and the


St Ambrose The AGM was held after


at St Mary’s Church, Gis­ burn, there will be a dramatic re-enactment of the events of the last week in the life of Jesus. During readings from the Bible, members of the congregation will mime the actions of disciples, Roman soldiers, followers and those present at the crucifixion, with music, prayers and hymns. All are welcome to this moving and devotional service.


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bring-and-buy stalls and competitions. Mr W. Pate thanked everyone for their support, on behalf of St Mary's Parish Church Coun­ cil, and all those who had worked to make the morning a success. Mrs Emmot correctly


nall's garden. Raffle winners were Mrs A. Jackson, Mrs S. Pate, Mrs D. Dinsdale, Mrs II. Wolfenden, Mrs S. Gravo- ston and Mr D. Hall. A sum of £160 was raised for St Mary's Church funds.


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Cooke, A. Scamble, E. Clegg, G. Firth and S. Johnstone. The next whist and domi­


Ladies: Mrs D. Leeming. Gents: Mr W. Brown; helpers, Mrs A. Marsden.


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