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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Annual meeting At the annual meeting of


Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall, chairman Mr Roger Parks thanked the commit­ tee for its hard work in keeping things running smoothly and reported on the satisfactory progress of the alterations to the hall. He announced a celebration event will be held when the work is finished in early September. Treasurer Mr Colin Dar­


regarding the reduction of reported crime in the vil­ lage. The perpetual problem of litter in the village was raised and extra waste bins are to be requested from Ribble Valley Borough Council. Finally, any items relat­


ing to the village hall pro­ ject and appraisal have been passed to members of the steering group. The next council meeting


will be on June 12th at 7-30 p.m. and all residents are


welcome. GISBURN


lington presented a satisfac­ tory financial report. Mr Parks thanked retir­


ing secretary Mr John Sin­ gleton for his 40 years’ dedi­ cated service and Mrs Eileen Wright was elected in his place. Officers re-elected were:


Computer skills Gisburn WI members


KNOWLE GREEN


Howdy folks Line dancing will contin­


Croft, Back Lane, Grindle- ton, the home of Mr and Mrs John Pye, on Wednes­


day from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are £1 and there


ue weekly in Knowle Green Village Hall each Tuesday at 8 p.m. New members are welcome.


Musical lunch A lunch followed by a


musical recital will take place on June 4th at 1 p.m. in Knowle Green Congrega­ tional Church. Tickets are £7.50 and can be obtained from Mr Jones on 01254 878394.


will be a cake stall and raf­ fle, proceeds in aid of St Ambrose Church funds.


LANGHO


Farming thanks A Rogation Sunday ser­


vice will be held in St Leonard's Church, Langho,


Beautiful area The Forest of Bowland,


discussed the resolutions for the triennial meeting in London when they met. This was followed by a


Mr Roger Parks (chair­ man), Mrs Joyce Lilburn (vice-chairman), Mr Colin Darlington (treasurer), Mrs Anne Darlington (bookings secretary), Mr Frank Dyson (auditor). The committee was re­ elected en bloc.


Treasure hunt Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC organised their annual treasure hunt on Monday. Sixty members and friends started from the village, finishing a t the Buck Inn, Paythorne, for an enjoyable supper. Win­ ners were: M. and C. Dakin and family, The Ilellifield Roaders and D. and L. Holt


and family. Booby prize, which was a


sponge to clean the car windscreen, went to the


Nutty Tarts There will be no meetings


until August 7th. r, DdWNH AWT


Christian Aid Following on from Chris­


an area of outstanding beauty, will be the subject of a talk by countryside officer Mr David Padley, in Knowle Green Village Hall


demonstration by Miss Louise Mills and Mr Barry Tyrer on the working of computers and their use in


design work. A competition for the


design of a coaster was won by Mrs Susan Graveston, Mrs Maureen Bowe and Mrs Hilda Waddington. The group meeting,


organised by Gisburn WI, brought together members from Rimington and Waddington WIs. Invited guests were Mrs Audrey Weatherill, past LFWI chairman and Mrs Stephanie Fort, vice-chair­ man of North Yorkshire West WIs. The theme of the meeting was "Tin Pan Alley" with songs by Cole Porter and George Gersh­ win, thoroughly enjoyed by members especially those who grew up with the music and were able to join in the


singing. A competition for a the­


atre programme was won by Mrs Barbara Garnett, Mrs Edna Jackson and Mrs


Graveston. Members travelling to


tian Aid week, the family service at St Leonard s Church, Downham, on Sunday will revolve around the story of Christian Aid and the charitable work that the organisation does. The service will begin at 10- 30 a.m. followed by coffee,


juice and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.


IB CHATBURN;’


Safety issues At the meeting of Chat- burn Parish Council, held


in the village hall, the main topics for discussion were several planning applica­ tions and safety issues relat­ ing to two incomplete pro­ jects, namely Shaw Barn and the Barnfield site. The council welcomed a report from PC Woodcock


Facilities Include;


the Pcndle Heritage Centre on June 1st will leave the Festival Hall at 6-45 p.m.


on June 7th. Admission is £3.50,


including supper and a glass of wine, and the time is 7-30 for 8 p.m. Tickets from Mrs Jean Procter, tel. 01254 878447.


GRINDLETON


Gourmets about The biannual Grindleton


village meal, otherwise known as the galloping gourmet, was held on Satu- day with 86 residents par­


tying. Proof that a tremendous­


ly enjoyable evening was had by all is that already the cry is "When can we have the next one?" More than £1,500 was raised for Grindleton Recreation


Ground Charity, which owns and maintains this


village asset. The evening began with


Waste paper There will be a waste


paper collection at the Fes­ tival Hall, Gisburn, which will take place next Thurs-


HURST GREEN;


Over-60s Prizewinners at Hurst


aperitifs at Scott Croft, home of Jeff and Judy Cowling, before gallopers dispersed to the 10 host houses for their starters and main courses, finishing with puddings and a party at Rawsthorne House, home of Neil and Beverley Blevins. An auction was held for


at 6-30 p.m. to give thanks and pray for the farming community. This will follow the parish walk, departing from the church at 2-45


p.m.Next Thursday there will be an Ascension Day ser­ vice of Holy Communion at St Leonard’s Church, at 7-


30 p.m.


Men's trip On Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m.


the Men’s Fellowship of St Leonard's Church, Langho, will visit Blackburn Rovers FC Youth Academy.


NEWTON


Good effort The Hodder Valley effort


for Christian Aid took the form of a coffee evening at Newton United Reformed


Church. There was a bring-and-


buy stall. Proceeds with donations amounted to just over £100.


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Busy time President of Pendleton


WI Mrs Anne Hall, wel­ comed members to the res­ olutions meeting and reported on the day trip to Harrogate and the Muse­ um of James Ileriot, at


Thirsk. A coffee morning was


several generously donated items, including two paint­ ings by Mr Jeff Marshall, a meal for two at the Spread Eagle and four tickets for a Blackburn Rovers' match. Thanks were expressed to


Green over-GOs' meeting were as follows. Raffle: 1, Mr H.


Ainsworth; 2 and 3, Mrs E. Ridge: 4, Mrs M. Green. Whist - Ladies: 1, Mrs A.


the hosts who wined and dined the gallopers and those who made superb sweets, not forgetting those who took part. The next event will be


Howorth; 2, Mrs J. Meyler. Men: 1, Mr J. P. Mon­ aghan: 2, Mrs M. Green. Dominoes - 1, Mrs J.


Carr; 2, Mrs F. Lofthouse; 3, Mrs M. Whalley; 4, Mr II. Ainsworth. The next meeting will be


the gala day, organised in conjunction with the Mil­ lennium Committee, to be held on June 17th. This will be a family fun day with floats, activities, afternoon teas, a disco for the young­ sters followed by a hog roast and dance to a live band.


held on Tuesday, May 30th, at 7-30 p.m. in the village Memorial Hall.


Coffee break A coffee morning is to be held a t Lazy Acres, the


held in the village hall which was a huge success and well-attended. I t was reported the Fiddle Bridge is now in position in the vil­ lage and the official opening will be on June 27th at 7


p.m.The resolutions which were discussed and voted on included payment of bene­ fits at post offices, funding of children's hospices and treatment and therapy for stroke victims. A poem about the WI was read by Mrs M. Ire­


land. Winners of the competi­


tion for an idea for a speak­ er a t WI were Miss R. Mundy, Mrs A. Slinger and Mrs E. Slinger and raffle winners were Mrs A. Hall and Mrs M. Iiolgate. A plant stall was run by


June 20th guest speaker will be Mr Hugh Barton and his


subject will be "The Embroiderers of Lancaster Priory". The competition will be for a hand-stitched article and there will be a bring-and-buy stall. Mem­ bers were requested to bring refreshments as visitors have been invited.


RiBCHESTER:


Fun breaks A quiz organised by the


Parent, Teacher and Friends' Association of St Wilfrid's School, Ribch- ester, was very successful and raised £134. The association bought


cult to encourage people in their early 60s to join although a recruitment drive just starting may help


s ta r te r dish was won by Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs 1.


A competition for a fish


to stem the drop. The meeting followed a


luncheon, prepared by Mr and Mrs D. Wright and Mr J. llaythornthwaite. An outing to Carlisle


next month has been organ­ ised and another successful year is anticipated. Raffle winners were Mrs Pat Frost, Mr William Cooke and M rs E. 11 ayes.


Over-60s Members of Sabden


new playground equipment for use during the morning and afternoon breaks and at lunchtime and the children have made good use of it. All the junior children


Over-GOs' Club met for a whist drive in St Mary's Hall last Monday. Winners of the ladies hands were Mrs M. Edmondson and Mrs D. Houghton. Gents : Mrs G. Walmsley and Mr


W. Wright. On Thursday whist win­


will be visiting London to see the Millennium Dome in June and the PTFA has voted a £10 per child sup­ port for this special day out. The association has


organised a family disco for Saturday at 7 p.m. 'Pickets are £5 per family or £1.50 per person.


May market The traditional May


market will take place in Ribchester on Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It promises to be a busy day with numerous stalls selling a variety of goods, includ­ ing plants, cheese, cakes, books, games, bric-a-brac, tapes and jewellery. Refreshments will also be


on sale. The market will be based


on the White Bull car park and surrounding areas and free parking is available.


SABDEN1


Music Live Sabden is taking part in


ners were: Ladies - Mrs M. Edmondson and Mrs D. Houghton. Gents - Mr G. Holden, Mrs G. Walmsley and Mr D. Houghton (joint). Dominoes - Mrs F. Lowe, Mrs F. Cooke, Mr W. Cooke and Mr R. Eden. Raffle - Mrs F. Lowe, Mr


W. Cooke and Mrs G. Walmsley.


Party The garden party at St


Mary's RC Church takes place on Saturday, June 3rd, at 2 p.m. If anyone can provide a prize for the raffle or make cakes or jams they will be welcome. There will also be a pound stall, plants stall, crafts, knick-knacks, face painting and games and activities.


SSI fSAWLEYA


Bucks fizz At the meeting of Sawley


Malta Malta


Turkey Crete


Tenerefe Zante


Lanzarote - ' -


WI, members, fortified with bucks fizz, enjoyed dis­ cussing and agreeing with


the resolutions. Home-made biscuits and a


the BBC’s Music Live Bank Holiday event this week­


end. Local entertainer Roger


Westbrook is organising activities, on behalf of the parish council, to bring live music to the village. Tomorrow, Sunday and


Monday, there will be live music at lunchtime on the Pendle Witch pub patio. There will be an evening cabaret at the White Hart on the Saturday night and a classic concert in St Mary's Hall on the Sunday


evening.


Youth group The Sabden Youth


Mrs M. Dewhurst and Mrs A. Slinger and a quiz and games of card bingo were enjoyed.


Group meets each Tuesday evening from 7-30 p.m. to 9- 30 p.m. in St Mary's Hall, staffed by the youth and community service.


at the annual meeting of Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club last week in St Mary's Hall. The club, which meets


Age Concern New officers were elected


good chat took up the remainder of the evening. A competition for a posy was won by Mrs R. Webb, and Mrs Cowell won the raffle. The June meeting will be a


visit to Barker's Nursery. Members will meet at the village hall car park at 7-10 p.m. and bring a friend. A Clitheroe history walk has been arranged for August


1st.


Sports and picnic A very successful Millen­


nium sports and picnic was held in Sawiey Abbey on a beautiful sunny day. A bouncing castle and ball- filled teapot kept the chil­ dren happy. Later a Punch and Judy man entertained


all ages.Games of rounders and the usual children’s races were organised by Mrs Porter and Mrs Bolton. The golden wellie was won


Rhodes


Airey. Members were informed th a t the coffee morning


raised £280. Birthday greetings were


extended to Mrs R. Procter, Mrs E. Hayhurst, Mrs M. Sanderson and Mrs M. Blackburn and raffle win­ ners were Mrs M. Rae and Mrs M. Sanderson. Resolutions were dis­


cussed and voted on. At the meeting in June


Mrs Kate Clegg will talk about aromatherapy and the competition will be for a home-made cushion.


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