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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 19th, 2000 5 , Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonline.co.uk


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den Club, Bolton-by-Bow- land, enjoyed a foretaste of Christmas at their meeting when Mr Graham Iddon gave a talk entitled "Christ- m;is at Home". During his talk Mr lddon


Festive season Members of Holland Gar­


cessful and enjoyable year in which they had lots of fun. Retiring president Mrs


Jean Price was thanked for her term of office and she, in turn, thanked the committee for their hard work and enthusiasm. Three new mem­ bers joined during the year and more ladies would be made very welcome. New president elected for


demonstrated how to create cheap and easy Christmas decorations using readily- available natural foliage and artificial flowers. The items created ranged from simple table decorations to stunning wall displays and were accompanied by Mr Iddon’s usual good humour making the evening an enjoyable one for everyone. Thanks were expressed to


Shaw thanked hostesses Mrs Cowling, Mrs Myercough and Mrs McApine and he reminded members that at the next meeting on Novem­ ber bth, Mr Tim .Smith will give a talk entitled "Enjoying gardens and learning from


Mr lddon by Mrs Dyson. Chairman Mr Andrew


Ring Mrs Walmsley if you do, or do not, welcome carol singers at your door. There has been very little response to the pleas in previous years and it would be sad if apathy was the cause of a long-held tradition dying out. Gifts received by the carol


the coming year is Mrs Marie Smith. The next meeting on


room. Anyone wishing to attend will be made most welcome.'For further nfor- mation contact Mrs Bri mnan tel.-141551. Activities over the ne <t few


singers will be donated to wounded Servicemen at St Dunstan's, this year being the GOth anniversary of the Bat­ tle of Britain. The Christingle service


November 20th will be a members' night, when ladies will be asked to show and talk about a special treasure.


READ;


will be held on November 26th at 10-30 a.m. followed by the choir outing for Sun­ day lunch at a venue yet to be


arranged. The service of nine lessons


and carols will be held on New Year’s Eve at 10-30 a.m.


Party The Senior Citizens' Christmas Party has been


arranged for the afternoon of .Saturday, December 9th. in


the school hall. Forms will soon be available from local


shops.


them". New members are welcome


Committee AGM The AGM of the Millenni­


to join Holland Gardening Club which meets on the sec­ ond Wednesday of each month at 7-30 p.m. in Bolton-bv-Howland \ illage Hall.


Whist, dominoes There were IS tables in


um, Yilhigu C'ommillce will be held in the village hall on Tuesday, October 21th. at 8 p.m. The meeting will effec­ tively see the winding up of the Millennium involvement and will revert back to the Village Committee. Everyone is welcome to attend.


play at Bolton-by-Bowland's annual whist and domino drive, held in aid of Cancer Research. The annual event is sup­


Traveller's tale Guest speaker at Chatham


ported by the people and organisations in the village, and this year raised more than £400. More than 20 raf­ fle prizes were given and many others auctioned tit t he end of the evening. Wl president Mrs E.


Monrhouse thanked those who supported the event, especially Mr W. Crossley, who acted as auctioneer and MC for whist, and Mr II. Pickard for dominoes. Whist winners were:


Ladies H. Waddington, B. Garnet, E .leffs. .I. Snowden. L. Barker. Gents ,l. Robin­ son, D. Knowles, M. Riley,


Lofthouse. M. Philips. T. Armer, Mrs Chew, 11. Pickard. D. Knight.


Bowlantl YKC met to hear a talk on Feng Shui by Anne Eve and were enlightened by where the fortune corner is in each room. Thanks were expressed by Frazer Kearslev. Next week's meeting will


Young farmers Members of Bolton-bv-


M. Davis, G. Parker. Dominoes: A. Pickard. 1*.


Methodist Church Women's Fellowship was Mrs Brenda Atherton, of Whalley, who talked about her life. She introduced her talk by saying she was an Anglican but. while attending college in Edinburgh, site started attending a Baptist church where she was baptised. She married a Baptist and at t heir wedding the minister gave them two pieces of advice: "Seek ye tirst the Kingdom ot God and His Righteousness", and "What­ ever lie tells you to do. do it". On coming to Whalley the couple joined the Methodist Church and were accepted as local preachers. She also told of two memorable holidays to Canada in the fall and to India to attend a wedding. Mrs Mabel Shaw presided


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Silent auction Members and friends of


Gisburn Mothers' Union staged their annual silent


auction in Gisburn Festival Hall, helping to raise more than 6300 to be allocated to several worthwhile MU char­


ities. An excellent crowd of peo­


ple enjoyed looking round the huge variety of items on dis- plav and placing their written bids. Coffee and biscuits were served, there was a well- stocked cake and bring-and- buy stall and competitions to


enter. At the close of the evening,


MU enrolling member Mrs C. Thistlethwaite thanked all


who bad worked so hard in arranging the event, all who had donated goods and everyone for their support. Raffle winners were: Mrs


Whist drive The fortnightly wh


domino drive will be Knowle Green Village Monday at 7-30 p.m.


each Tuesday in I' Green Village Hall al The first half-houi


Howdy folks Line dancing cor


beginners and a re course for those wl' done line dancing befc members are welcorm


entitled "House of i


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will be given by Gill I Knowle Green Village Wednesday at 8 p.m. sion is .62.50.


S. Gravest on, Mrs E. Hack­ ing, Mrs S. Bate, Mrs E. Peel, Mrs D. Rice, Mr D. Nichol­ son, Mrs W. Ireton and Mr


A. Watson. Christ mas draw: Mrs D.


and Mrs,). Price. Guess the date: Mrs L.


Emmotl. Mrs L. Pate, Mrs A. Robinson. Mrs B. Smith


Wallbank.


Village video The completed ec


the video "Twelve m the life of Knowle Gr be shown in the villa? November 1st at 8 p. The film shows e


the village and the c landscape as pro] developed. Copies ar - to order contact fi Procter on 01254 87f The video was fi Margaret Mellor i


help of James Tw edited by Mark Gos:


and thanked Mrs Atherton for her most interesting and amusing talk.


Christmas time The choir at St Leonard's


be a talk on stock car racing by Mr John Lund, members to meet in the village hall at 7-15 p.m.


New president At the annual meeting of


Billington and Langho Wl. held in the community cen­ tre, presentations of reports and a balance sheet were given. Members enjoyed looking back on a very suc-


Church, Downham, held its annual meeting following the Sunday morning service. Chnirmistross Mrs Kirsteen W almsley informed members that the Nativity play would be perlormed at the Christ­ mas Eve Sunday morning service at 10-30 a.m., tol- lowed by carol singing round the vdlage at 6-30 p.m. Caroi singing round


Twiston will be discussed fur­ ther after a ring-round to dis­


cover what is required. Once again the co-opera­


tion of villagers in Downham and Twiston is requested.


Grindleton Wl, held in the Methodist Schoolroom, Mrs Mandy Brennan was re-elect­ ed president for the coming year. Mrs Elizabeth Rown- tree will continue as treasurer and the secretary's duties will be shared between Mrs Judy Cowling and Mrs Margaret Bartle. The elections were overseen by acting VCO Mrs Jean Entwistle. The officers' reports for the


Fun and games At the annual meeting of


Autumn fair rI’he annual autur


Salem Congre. Chapel, Martin Toi urday, raised the mr sum of more than chapel funds. Although the we:


in fair at ;ational , on Sal- gnificent 6600 for


past year reflected the vari­ ety of activities and the lively atmosphere which had been enjoyed by members of Grindleton WL Mrs Cather­ ine Taylor thanked Mrs Brennan for a bright year packed with fun and interest. The programme for 2001


offers a wide range of topics and outings. The meetings are held on the second Thurs­ day of the month at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Sehool-


showery outside, th warm atmosphere i Sunday school. T were manned by : band of helpers, i youngsters, selling c duce, 50p stall itc ellery, flowers an bulbs. Once again, light of the occasio artwork of Mrs Walker, of Barnc who displayed beai lures and cards tc the room. A delicious hot-


with coffee and he biscuits was ser thanks were exp those men who assi


nside the he stalls i willing ncluding akes, pro­ ms, jew­ el spring the high- n was the Audrey ldswick,


ither was :re was a


ist and held in Hall on


inowle 8 p.m.


tinues


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Vhite in Hall on Admis-


tration Colour”


months include the 68th birthday party at the ] door- cock Inn, W'addingtc n, on November 9th, the pos sibili­ ty of a trip to Lincoln C hrist- mas market in Decemb ;r and the LFWI quiz in Clil heroe on January 29th when Grindleton W'l will be in charge of refreshments is well


as fielding two teams.


Recreation Ground Charity will take place in the Methodist Church II all on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The committee woi Id like


Play time The AGM of Grimlleton


port.


Youth Band will be held in St John's Church, Read, tomorow at 7-30 p.m. The event is being organisd by the Rotary Club of Padiham, and all profits will go to char­ ity.


Band concert A concert by Burnley


Thwaites, Mr Knowles. Gents - Mrs J. Adamson, Mrs J. Cowperthwaite, Mrs


The NSPCC's Sabden


D. Knowles. Dominoes: Mrs E. Barker, Mr P. Metcalfe, Mr Pye, Mr


Mrs E. Barker, Mrs Thomp­ son, Mrs Davies.


B. Stott. Raffle: Mrs M. Fanlon,


sabden:


Whist drive Winners of the whist drive


held on Monday in Read Constitutional Club, were: Ladies - Mrs M. Dearing and Mrs F. Earnshaw, who also won the special prize. Cents - Mr G. A. Holden, Mr J. Earnshaw. MC was Mr Hold­


en.


as many people as posi iible to attend and give them sup­


Table manners Read and Simonstone


Players will present the come­ dy "Table Manners" for three


nights, starting next Thurs­ day. Tickets available from Pollard's garage, or telephone 01282 779461/778582.


played in the Lancashire Amateur Shield and lost 1-0 to Bacup CC FC. John Har­ vey was named man of the match. The second team lost 3-2


Football score Read United FC first team


man-of-the-match Dan Walker.


Open meeting There will be an open


meeting of Read Mothers’ Union on Tuesday in St John's Church, Read, at 7-30 p.m. The subject will be "The church's seasons - a calendar of flowers". Everyone is wel­ come.


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Cookery Mrs Ann Parnell was to


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give a cookery demonstration to the Ribehestcr Ladies’ Branch of the Ribble Valley Conservative Association last night in the Conservative


Rooms.


Social evening Mr Patrick and County


Coun. Mrs Mary Wilson are hosting a social evening tomorrow at 7-30 p.m. in the Conservative Rooms in


supper, dessert and wine. During the evening fun, games will be played and a


Church Street. There will be a hot-pot


tombola will be run. Tickets cost £5 and can be


bought from Ribchester Post Office.


Over-60s Whist winners at last


fund-raising group is holding its major event of the year, a repeat of last year's very suc­ cessful gift sale evening with items from Joyce Ingham, who sells goodies and gifts for all ages. It begins at 7 p.m. in St Mary's Hall and admission is £1 including tea and bis­ cuits. There is a free raffle.


CCTV The envelopes have been


Thursday’s social in St Mary's Hall organised by Sabden Over-60s were: I -adies - Mrs M. Moorhouse. Gents - Mrs Dorothy Houghton. Raffle - Mr Dan Houghton. Dominoes - Mrs Ivy Cottam, Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Miss Bernadette Taylor.


distributed for a house-to- house collection for the CCTV camera for Sabden - and will be collected soon. It is hoped the collection will go a long way towards the £2,000 cost of the security camera.


Sabden Bowling Club took place on Saturday at Whalley Golf Club, when there was a buffet supper and a disco and entertainment by Mr Kevan Lingard.


Presentation The presentation night for


to prize bingo tomorrow night in St Nicholas's Hall. It’s eyes down at 7-30 p.m.


away to Settle. Goal scorers were Andrew Rushton and


Eyes down All the family are welcome


arranged for Saturday, December 9th, in St Nicholas's Church Hall.


Hoe-down A hoe-down has been


Vacancies Two vacancies exist on


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Sabden Parish Council fol­ lowing the resignations of Conns. Wendy Warburton and Alison Latimer. Anyone interested is asked to contact the clerk, Mrs Angela Whitwell, on 779376.


den Parish Council will be a week earlier than usual, on Tuesday, October 31st, at 7- 30 p.m’ , in the Methodist Rooms. Included on the agenda will be the recent problems of vandalism on and around the park and youth shelter. Members of the public are welcome to attend. If they wish to speak on a particular matter, they should contact the clerk, Mrs Angela Whitwell, in advance on 779376. Members of the public are


Meeting The next meeting of Sab­


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We have everything from a packet of sparklers to our ‘SINGLE IG N IT IO N


also asked to keep an eye on the park and, if they see any vandalism, to report it to the police. Parents are asked to keep an eye on their children just after school when many of the problems are occurring.


Tricks and spots A pie and peas supper was


served to patrons of the whist and domino drive organised


itiful pic- enhance


;jot lunch me-made red, and ■essed to Jed.


by the management commit­ tee at Rimington Memorial Institute. MCs were Mr J. Kenyon for whist and Mrs E. Hartley


for dominoes. Whist winners were:


Ladies - Mrs F. Jeffs, Mrs P.


will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon in St Mary's Hall. There will be good-as-new clothes on sale as well as a variety of items on other stalls. Any items or cakes for the stalls will be very welcome.


Market The Christian Aid Market


Jumble A jumble sale will be held


in St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday, October 28th, at 1 p.m. Jumble can be left at the hall on the morning of the sale.


NSPCC A fund-raiser for the


NSPCC and an opportunity for early Christmas shopping occur next Wednesday.


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