r. Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 13th, 2000 5 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified),
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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND
Glorious food Twenty-five members of Bolton-by-Bowland \VI
chose the Calf's Head, Worston, for their annual dinner and enjoyed an excellent meal. This was followed by sev
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eral light-hearted quizzes, organised by president Mrs E. Moorhouse. She report ed that the record amount of £451 had been raised by members' carol singing on two nights before Christ mas, even though the weather was far from ideal, one being extremely wet. The money will be divid
the Chatburn and District branch of the Royal British Legion, held at the Pendle Hotel, officers and com mittee members were re elected en bloc. The Poppy Appeal last
Poppy awards At the annual meeting of
designs; a remarkable living history on display to be enjoyed by many visitors to
the village. A grant from the Arts for
Everyone Express from the North-West Arts Council made the project possible, and the Rev. Arthur Siddall said: "It has been a real community effort," thank ing everyone involved in the project.
ed between the Clitheroe Heart Machine and Chil dren of Chernobyl charities. Thanks were expressed to members who braved the elements and also to the men who joined members and gave their vocal sup port. Members were reminded
year raised £3,524 and chairman Mr J. W. Wilson thanked all the establish ments and everyone involved in contributing, including those who took part in the sponsored walk, social evenings and the Poppy and Remembrance Day events. Guest speaker was Lan
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of the next meeting on Feb ruary 2nd, when the speak er will be Mr David Fisher talking about "Bats in Bow- land".
Stock judging On Monday, members of Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers' Club met at the Sawley farm of Mr and Mrs J. Barnes. Activities enjoyed includ ed stock judging and flower
arranging. Stocktaking results:
Matthew Thornber, Richard Barnes, joint 3, Michael and Adam Thorn
Thornber, Alison Barnes,
ber. Flower arranging: Jane
Sarah Powell. Thanks were expressed to the hosts by Thomas
Whitwell. Next week’s meeting on
Monday will be held in Bolton-by-Bowland School hall at 7-4 5 p.m.
cashire County Field Offi cer, Squadron Leader Robert Ellis, of the RAF, who presented long-service awards to Mrs A. Parting ton, Mr D. Partington and Mr W. Barker for 10 years service. Miss A. Palmer, Miss D.M. Porter-Harg- reaves and Mr G. Wood ward - 15 years. Mrs D. M. Braithwaite, Mr G. Braith- waitc and Mr J. C.Wise man (president) - 25 years. Mrs D. Porter - 30 years. Mr J. W. Wilson (chair man) - 35 years. Mrs E. Jackson and Miss M. Bairstow -40 years. Mrs F. lngleby - 45 years. Mrs G.S. Moir - 50 years, the highest award, although Mrs Moir has been a helper
by the chairman to all who attended and the propri etors of the Pendle Hotel.
for G6 years. Thanks were expressed
grindleton:
Waste-paper The usual waste-paper
is carrying out a survey to ascertain the views of vil lagers about the needs for additional car parking facil ities in the village. A public meeting will be
Parking needs Gisburn Parish Council
Hoghton Weavers will be appearing in the village hall at 7-30 p.m. Details from
Mrs Procter.
Dinner The annual dinner of
Mitton WI, held in Whal- ley Village Hall, coincided with the Millennium cele
brations.Members, along with husbands and friends were welcomed by vice-presi dents Mrs S. Bowles and Mrs D. Balshaw, due to president Mrs Edna Clark son's being unable to attend due to illness. A three- course meal was enjoyed by
held on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Festival Hall, a week before the parish council meeting on January
21st at 7-30 p.m. Members of the public
are invited to attend all parish council meetings.
Christmas fair A Christmas fair, held at
the beginning of December in Gisburn, was wonderful ly successful, both socially and financially. As a result of the team
photographic and written record of the village during the Millennium year. Every society and organisation has been asked to keep a photographic record of events and members, and from these a selection will be chosen to portray the vil lage for generations to come. Villagers are also being
everyone. An interlude by commit
tee members of the Twelve Days before and after Christmas, caused much hilarity. They were accom panied on keyboard by Mr K. Balshaw and Mr G.
Clarkson.This was followed by the professional entertainers for the evening, "Camellia" two versatile lady folk singers, playing guitar and harp. Thanks were expressed
asked to take part in a mini census which will be part of the book. Information col lected will produce a direc tory of residents on January 1st, 2000. In addition, infor mation about places of birth, generations of fami lies in the village and resi dents' interests and hobbies will appear in the form of graphs and charts.
Country folk Actress Carole Boyd, who
plays the part of Lynda Snell in the famous BBC Radio series, "The Archers", is to entertain an audience in Ribchester Parochial Hall on January 22nd. Tickets are £20 and will
work involved by organis ers, helpers and visitors, £1,000 will be donated to the Meningitis Trust.
Game on There were 10 tables at
the whist and dominoes drive organised by the Fes tival Hall Management Committee. The MCs were Mr 11.
by Mrs Bowles to everyone who participated in the memorable evening and Mr Sagar thanked members on behalf of husbands and
guests. NEWTON)
Midnight dance A successful New Year's
Lofthouse (whist) and Mr P. Metcalfe (dominoes). The winners were as fol
collection will take place in Grindleton today. Contri butions of newspaper, mag azines and cardboard can be left in the space provid ed at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall.
Party people More than 100 people
, The youngest to attend was just seven weeks old and the eldest was 81. The hall was the perfect venue for couples, families and friends, and was the ideal alternative for those not wishing to go to local hostelries but wanted to enjoy the occasion with family and friends. The dancing continued
lage Hall.
Jess, Mrs E. Duckworth, Mr J. Waddington. Whist (gents): Mrs B. Peel, Mrs J. Riley, Mr F.
lows. Whist (ladies): Mrs F.
Fallon. Dominoes: Mrs D.
Knight, Mr F. Giles, Mr J. Pye, Mrs M. Parkes. Raffle winners were: Mrs
P. Oddie, Mrs D. Emmott, Mrs E. Jackson.
attended the Millennium disco and buffet held in Billington and Langho Vil
KNOWLE GREEN
Kneeler project Kneelers now in use in St
Bartholomew's Church, Chipping, represent the many organisations in the
village.The community kneeler project reached completion in time for the new Millen nium and a total of 260 have been designed and made by the local commu nity to represent the many aspects of village life. The kneelers represent
after the midnight celebra tion, and thanks were expressed to all who sup ported the event by Mrs Carolyn Topham.
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Return concert The newly-refurbished
village hall in Knowle Green will be the setting for a return visit of the Beacon Singers a week tomorrow, January 21st, at 7-30 p.m. Soloist will be Alison
Eve dance was held in New ton Village Hall, organised by the management com
mittee. Music for dancing was
provided by Stuart Gar
nett, of Rathmell. A carving buffet supper was served by the ladies of
the committee. The new Millennium was
brought in by the sound of Big Ben's chimes, followed by "Auld Lang Syne". Raffle winners were: Mr
include a three-course home-made supper, coffee, first glass of wine and enter tainment. There are a limited num
ber available. Archers fans should telephone 01254
878324 for details. Proceeds from the
evening will go towards Ribchester Millennium Sculpture Garden.
arranged by members of St Wilfrid's Parent-Teacher Association for Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Ribch- ester's Parochial Hall.
Jumble sale A jumble sale has been
RIMINGTON:
Below ground "Britain Underground"
J. Oddie, MrsS. Esson, Mrs Grant, Mr D. Carlton, Mrs B. Collinge, Mrs M. Barn- ford, Mrs M. Pinder, Mrs Lawnsborough, Mrs M. Barrow, Mr E. Sandham, Mrs P. Taylor, Mr F. Barnes and Mr B. Bristol.
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Urgent need Volunteers are needed by
the WRVS Meals on Wheels service in the Read
Swanson and she will be accompanied on piano by
Carrie Steingold. Tickets are available
the young farmers, Women's Institute, cheese-
making, chair-making, his toric buildings, local wildlife and many other
from Mrs Jean Procter, tel. 01254 878447. They cost £5, which includes cheese
and wine. On February 2nd, the
area. Anyone who can spare
time is asked to help in the delivery of meals to the elderly and housebound in
the area. Both drivers and non-dri
vers, especially men, will be welcome and meals are delivered every Tuesday and Thursday. If anyone can spare two
was the intriguing titled of a talk given to Rimington WI by Mr Ken Geddes, who stepped in at short notice owing to the indispo- sition of the scheduled speaker. Mr Geddes took his audience on a fascinat ing journey below ground, with the aid of slides, of long-disused stone quarries, mine workings, railway and canal tunnels and a bizarre series of underground pas sages, archways and even a ballroom, which were com missioned by millionaire Mr Williamson to give work to unemployed men returning from war. He was thanked by Mrs M. McPherson. President Mrs II. Keigh
hours every five weeks, the service would be pleased to hear from you. For further details, call 01200 442513.
raised £437 at their "Pre lude to Christmas" concert in St John's Church, Read. Proceeds from the con
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cert will be divided between the Children’s Society and Burnley and Pendleside Hospice, and thanks were expressed to all who sup ported this special event.
rootball news Read United FC first
team lost 3-2 against Ribch ester Rovers on Saturday. Goal scorers were Andrew Muldoon and man of the match was Sam Marshall.
Social time Winners at the whist
drive held on Monday in Read Constitutional Club
ley welcomed everyone to the meeting in humorous style and arrangements were made for a visit to Blackburn Cathedral to "Celebration 80". Members were informed that two teams will take part in the WI fun quiz in Clitheroe Parish Church Hall on Jan
uary 31st. Mrs E. Jackson reported
that £166 had been raised for the East Lancashire Hospice at the pre-Christ
mas carol concert. Town crier Mrs B.
Spencer announced forth coming local events and said money raised by carol singing round the village and £70 from Martin Top Chapel's carol tour, to the sum of £205 will be donat ed to Derian House Chil dren's Hospice. Mrs Keighley thanked
were: Ladies - Mrs M. Fal lon, Mrs S. Birmingham. Gents - Mrs E. P. Larkin, joint 2, Mr A. Shaw and Mr F. Fallon. Special prize was won by Mr R. Elliott and MC was Mr G. A. Holden.
Mrs J. Duerden for reading a lesson at Gisburn Parish Church candlelight service and Mrs E. Peel read birth day greetings. A competition for a piece
of decorative glass was won by Mrs M. Anderson, Mr A. Seed and Mrs Duerden.
Children's party The annual party and
fancy dress parade for Rim ington and Middop chil dren will take place on Jan uary 22nd, starting at 2-30 p.m. in the Memorial Insti
tute. This will be followed by
tea and a disco until 6 p.m. All children living in
Rimington and Middop are invited to the fun.
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Bowling news The new session of Rim-
ington Bowls Club has started. Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7-30 p.m. in the Memorial Insti tute and anyone interested is welcome to go along.
brate its 37th birthday next Thursday in Simonstone Old School, at 7-30 p.m. To mark the beginning of
the new century, there will be a special hot supper and members will wear silver or gold for the occasion. If anyone would like to be a guest, contact Mrs Sue Ogden, tel. 01282 773060.
Scout group The newly-formed Sabden
Scout Group will hold its first meeting tomorrow night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St Nicholas's Hall. The group is for boys and
girls aged 10 to 15, and any one interested in joining is
welcome to go along. A lot of activities are being planned. The Cub pack for younger children still meets each Tuesday in the hall.
Electricity Some parts of Sabden
will be without electricity tomorrow morning while Norweb carries out essen tial maintenance work. All those affected should have received notices advising them of the cut between 10 a.m. and 11-15 a.m. Norweb is also advising
householders to be wary of people claiming to be call ing on Norweb business. Their representatives always carry identification and, if you are suspicious about a caller, you should ring Norweb on 0845 0500037.
Waste-paper The fortnightly waste-
paper collection in Sabden restarts tomorrow after the Christmas and New Year break. Waste-paper should be left outside, in the blue bags provided, for collection by Ribble Valley Council's recycling service.
Victorians An evening of entertain
ment by the Victorians Concert Party takes place on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. in St Nicholas's Hall. Admission is £2.50 and includes tea and biscuits.
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