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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 6th, 2000 5 ew s from th e V i l la g e s Items for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clilheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EW.


Final whist Ladies who serve suppers


at Bolton-by-Bowland whist drives, reflected that for 30 years they had worked in a village hall kitchen. Hopefully, when they meet again for the September whist drive they will be serving refreshments from an updated, mod­ ernised and extended kitchen. After the final night of


the drama group’s produc­ tion on Saturday the hall will be closed for refurbish­ ment. Whist winners were:


take place on Tuesday at 6- 30 p.m. and will be a visit to Chipping Bowling Club for a game of crown green bowls.


Next week’s meeting will DUNSOP BRIDGE


Awards night The annual dinner of the


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Ilodder Valley Branch of the Royal British Legion was held at the Hark to Bounty, Slaidburn. Awards were presented to


Bric-a-brac sale A busy weekend is in prospect at Gisburn’s Festi­


Ladies - M. Jackson, J. Maylor, V. Duckworth. Gents - A. Dugdale, J. Cowperthwaite, J. Riley. Dominoes: E. Fox, R.


Eden, J. Howarth, F. Loft- house.


Singleton, II. Moon, Mrs Hartley. M Cs were J. Kenyon


Raffle: M. Jackson, M.


(whist) and P. Metcalfe (dominoes).


Bowland Young Farmers' Club enjoyed a hair-raising experience round Clitheroe on Monday evening. Ghost buster Mr Simon


Hair-raising Members of Bolton-by-


Entwistle escorted the group up and down dark alleyways, through grave­ yards and up to the castle, relating the history of the town. Next week's meeting will


be a tour of Burnley Fire Station, members to meet in the village at 6 p.m. prompt.


and Mothering Sunday service was held in St Leonard's Church, Down- ham, on Sunday morning. The service was arranged by choirmistress Mrs Kirstcen Walmsley and conducted by Canon Alan Reid. Organist was Mrs Adcle Pridding. Children of the parish


Mothering Sunday A children's Eucharist


Mrs Mary Silverwood for more than 50 years' service as a Poppy Appeal collec­ tor, and to Mrs Kathleen Kapp for 10 years' service. Mrs Edna Waterworth received an award for her work as the branch's Poppy Appeal organiser, and own­ ers of the Dunsop Bridge post office also received a certificate of appreciation.


val Hall. On Saturday at 10 a.m., there will be a jumble and bric-a-brac sale. Proceeds are for the Lep­


rosy Mission and Gisburn Parish Church fund, and any donated goods may be left in the festival hall up to 9 p.m. tomorrow. On Sunday the doors will


new members and support­ ers.


on May 28th away to Waddington. Any teams wishing to play Downham should contact Mr Busby at the Assheton Arms.


The first fixture'will be


service was held in St Ambrose's Church, Grindle- ton, on Sunday. The chil­ dren distributed bunches of daffodils to all members of the congregation, and sim- nel cake was served with coffee after the service. The address was given by


Special day A special Mothering Day


30 p.m. for a talk by the Rev. Deacon Ann Wren


entitled "Open the Door".


team lost 3-1 at home to Rock Rovers on Saturday. Gary Pontin scored the goal and Tim Booth was man of the match. The second team played


Football focus Read United FC first


Mothers' Union At the meeting of Simon-


Sabden away and lost 4-0. Man of the match was Steve Porter.


the rector, the Rev. D. Mewis, the lesson read by Mrs Kathy Parker and the organist was Mr J. Pye.


stone Mothers' Union, to be held on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m. in the church hall, the Rev. Ann Hill, of All Saints' Church, Clayton-le-Moors, will speak about her "Cana­ dian Experience". Miss Hill is Canadian


and will be living in Eng­ land for a five-year period, working for the church.


Officers elected At the annual meeting of


Fund-raising To raise money for


be open again for Riming- ton and District Gardening Club's annual spring flower and bulb show, to be opened at 2-30 p.m by Mr Alex Parker.


Cards and posies Bells rang out a welcome


to the large congregation who gathered for the family Mothering Sunday service in Gisburn Parish Church. The service began with


All welcome The AGM of St Peter's


improvements to St Leonard's CE Primary School, Langho, a trolley dash competition has been organised by the governors. The dash will take place


Pendleton Village Hall Committee, chairman Mr Roy Nelson was re-elected for a further year. Other officers elected


Church, Simonstone, will take place tonight at 8 p.m. in the church hall. All church members on the electoral roll are invited to attend.


round Sainsbury's and tick­ ets for the competition will be on sale at the store from this evening, and on Friday and Saturday.


the carrying of the banner to the sanctury by Mothers' Union member Mrs Hilda Waddington who, together with Mrs Jenny Gornall, gave Bible readings. Worship was led by the


gave prayers and readings for Mothering Sunday and helped Mr Reid to present posies to all the mums in the congregation. Coffee and biscuits were served afterwards.


Generous gift The recent collection in


Gala day A joint meeting was held


on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Brown Cow, Chatburn, and anyonejnterested in


helping with this event is most welcome to attend.


between the Millennium Committee and the Friends of Chatham School to dis­ cuss plans for a village gala day and garden produce show. . It is hoped this will take place in August. The next meeting will be


Downham raised £54.07 for Cancer Research, and thanks are extended to all who gave so generously.


Cricket meeting At the AGM of Down­


said social events had been well-supported, making valuable contribution's to club funds. Everyone was encour­


sley gave a full account of the previous season, and


Young Farmers Members of Chipping


YFC met for a talk by Mr Chris Creelman on his interest in Pondle for Romania. At a county competition


day, held in Durham, Chip­ ping and other Lancashire YFC members took part. The pantomime group


aged to support the playing side of the club this year by making themselves avail­ able for practice and matches. Last season, one match had to be abandoned due to insufficient numbers of players. Mr Walmsley was thanked for his year as captain. A healthy balance sheet


was read. Officers re-elected: Mr


performed well and came fourth overall. Other mem­ bers went forward to repre­ sent Lancashire at hockey, winning their tournament and will now go through to the national hockey compe­ tition in Southport. There was also a volley ball team which competed very well. Member Joe Ayrton will


Coultherd (chairman), Mr David Busby (fixtures sec­ retary), Mrs Kirsteen Walmsley (secretary). Mr Chris Swarbriek was elect­ ed captain, and Mr Paul Walmsley and Mr Phillip Parker (vice-captains). Practice will take place


go forward to YFC member of the year.


ham Cricket Club, held in the Assheton Arms, chair­ man Mr Pete Coulthcrd presided over 15 members, including several new faces. Captain Mr Paul Walm­


Rev. Gill Hall who, in her address, spoke of the love of mothers and families and, in a wider sense, the love of the family of the church, involving all the children present in her talk. Sunday was also the bap­


fast in the vicarage of St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. with prayer followed by breakfast. On Sunday, also in the ‘


Big breakfast There will be a big break­


vicarage, the fifth Lent course will be held. "Grow­ ing in the Scriptures: Read­ ing the Bible today" will be the theme and will begin at 7-30 p.m. All are welcome.


tismal day of baby Solomon Mark John Dean. As always, M U members


provided posies of flowers and these, along with Mothering Sunday cards, were distributed to the chil­ dren to present to mums and grannies by Mrs Hilda Wolfenden and Miss Mary Bairstow, each lady in the congregation receiving a


posy. Organist was Mr Jolyon


church meeting took place later in church. On Sunday at 6-30 p.m.,


Felton. The annual parochial


a performance of Stainer's "Crucifixion" will be given in church by Gisburn Parish Church choir and friends, and all are welcome to attend.


the whist and domino drive organised by the festival hall management commit­


Drive There were 16 tables at


tee. The MCs were Mr J. Kenyon (whist) and Mr P. Metcalfe (dominoes). Whist winners were -


Ladies: Mrs M. Kaye, Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs M. Jackson. Gents: Mr 11. Moon, Mrs E. Grainger and Mr M. Grainger. Dominoes - Mr W. Wil­


on Wednesdays at 6-30 p.m. on the Barley Field, and a newsletter will be dis­ tributed round the village and Twiston to encourage


son, Mrs A. Lowe, Mr J. Wiseman and Mrs V. Giles. Raffle - Mrs D: Emmott, Miss M. Pye and Mrs M.


Berry. The next whist and domi­


no drive will take place on May 6th.


Musik" is the title of an evening of light entertain­ ment to be held in Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho, on Tuesday. The event is being organ­


Musical interlude "Eine Kleine Nacht


were Mr Chris Wilson (vice-chairman), Mr William Slinger (treasurer), Mrs Jill Farthing (secre­ tary). Two new committee members, Mr Charles Miller and Mr Michael Hailwood, were welcomed.


SIMONSTONE


Simonstone Garden Club, will be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon.


Open one hour The shop belonging to


holding an Easter fair to take place next Thursday at 3-35 p.m. in the church building. The stalls will be run by


Easter fair Simonstone School is


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mary School, Ribchester, attended a Mother's Day service in St Wilfrid's Church on Sunday. The scholars sang two


Football event A sponsored football


event was held last week by pupils of St Wilfrid’s Pri­ mary School, Ribchester, to raise money for equipment. So far ,£783 has been raised.


Talent night The Parents, Teachers


ised on behalf of St Leonard's Church, Langho. Tickets, at £5 each, include a potato pie supper.


school children to Pray 'n' Play on Wednesday in St Leonard’s Church, Langho. Mums and dads or carers are invited also at 2 p.m. for a short service in church, followed by refreshments and play in the community centre. Bring a Teddy.


Pray 'n' play Edward Bear invites pre­


Flower power There will be a fun with


flowers evening tonight in the vestry of St Leonard's Church, Langho, to carry on with designs for the Easter decorations.


Waste paper The waste paper skip will


be in the playground of St Leonard's CE Primary School, Langho, on Satur­ day and Sunday. Contributions of paper should be placed in bags or


tied with string to prevent blowing around the yard.


and Friends' Association of St Wilfrid’s School have organised a talent night for pupils, to take place tomor­ row at 6-30 p.m. in the parochial hall. Tickets are £2 from the


school, or £5 for a family ticket, and everyone is invited to watch the young people of the village show off their many talents.


Parish council The next meeting of Ribchester Parish Council


will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on April 17th at 7-30 p.m.


Fitted Bedrooms Kitchens Suites Curtains Carpets Wood Floors


Vi s i t o u r l u x u r y fu rnis k i n g s c an s e t t i n g s . Th e y at i m a g i n a t i o n a n d p l e a s ur e to o f f er


and Middop Luncheon Club thoroughly enjoyed their meal of steak pie with spring vegetables, followed by fruit sponge pudding and custard. There was a short domi­


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no session and raffle, and winners were Mrs E. Bark­ er, Mrs M. Anderson, Mr D. Nicholson, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite and Mrs A. Jackson.


Happy time It was a happy day when


Mothering Sunday was cel­ ebrated at Salem Congre­ gational Chapel, Martin Top. At the morning family service, led by Mrs Edna Cowperthwaite, of Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, the opening hymn was "Now Thank We All Our God with Hearts and Hands and Voices". In her address to the youngsters, Mrs Cowperth­ waite related the true story of a group of handicapped children running a race. One child fell and one of the others kindly turned back to help, then all the children stopped and joined hands together for the race. There was a big cheer from the crowd when they finished' all in a line. Mrs Cowperth­ waite spoke to the adults and gave Biblical instances of a mother's influence on her children. At the close of the ser­


vice, the children gave delightful posies of daffodils to their mothers, grandmas and aunties, all beautifully made by Mrs Kathleen Scott and Mrs Sylvia Ranee. Organist was Mrs Ethel


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Social time Winners at the whist


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Mr J. Waddington and MC was,Mr G. A. Holden.


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