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Family tree The AGM of Chatburn
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I to find God, Jesus lunately the recog- |n d holy books seem Interpreted by many ■ any observance of fltaphoric, symbolic |-e. Some writings are l e benefit of the nar- Eospel of St Thomas, 1)45, is denounced by X is, particularly the
Methodist Women's Fellow ship, chaired by the Rev. Chris Cheeseman, began with a hymn and a prayer. The Rev. Cheeseman gave an interesting talk about his hobby of tracing his family tree. He has traced his fami ly, who were farm labourers in Dorset, back to the 1700s, where they continued to live until his grandfather moved to London. His ancestors had large families with unusual names, but several of the chil dren died young. Officers were re-elected.
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captain entails a wide knowl edge of skills from account ing to medicine and occa sionally acting as an agony aunt because some sailors do have a wife in every port. After college he spent time at sea and on shore before final ly getting his own ship at the age of 40. Thanks were expressed for a most interest ing evening by Mrs Elsie
Cort. G1SBURN
ed so well and it was an extremely enjoyable hour. Reminders were given of
the show later in the year, and members encouraged to con tribute in some way. The summer outing was discussed and a WI stall will be organ ised for the Eggstravaganza evening in the memorial hall
tomorrow at G p.m. Raffle winner was Mrs A.
Church, as heresy.
[ mystic nature of its I these great works Ive, not power; speak lion; promote spiritu-
I line between aid and [tween freeing people
Jnd enslaving them by lontrol over their own T natural laws. Did am, Cambodia, Chile kn free their people, kre nations in Africa
rough western inter imary zeal? What hap- Itill happening, to the |h and South America, Is of Australia, New lawaii; the natives of Istine and Tibet? Will lutions help these peo- I only if it helps those J themselves, through I work and community, Bligion, toil and money, teen called a cynic, so fcint out what George ■said on the subject: llligent observation is lieism by those who do
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litheroe Cooperative ■> Stores, reported a le s s . I t was decided I f the profits were to purposes and surplus
ling ashes in a field at Its harness and cart as l i t until it was halfway
I shop. r e bruising when his
1 into a separate town- lid described as deserv- T-boundaries were the i little confusion.
Is was held for the pur- I
i condition. The Tim- I . length of Columbian
I ago bf twood prevented Elating the castle flag-
lilied. [join the British Furm-
Xel to the USA for six technical and personnel
bcamining all aspects of uction methods, partic-
■s taken over by British ■which had grown from Ions, two trailers and a falised when travel per- Iiany was compensated ■art Act, but the founder ■ivernment's offer of a Iwstructure.
Jbut. The team sailed to labeth.
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CLAYTON-LE- DALE .
Ship Ahoy Members of Clayton-le-
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L-ere criticised for their lere made on how they
groundings, r said: "In understanding ; it is useful to remember
Imy ways to any modern learance would eventually
|nd flats on land belonging _bor, was attacked by resi- (evelopment would com- 1 character of the area. I president suggested that
|ortage after another. In a > nation must invest in the
[e public could be forgiven i of Britain were prophets
Dale-took to the high seas at their "meeting when Captain John Caley chose as his sub ject "To Command a Ship". He kept his audience
enthralled as he told how it all began when as plain John Caley, he always wanted to be a ship's captain. He blamed his father who, when he was very young, took him to see Clark Gable in "China Seas" a swashbuckling tale of pirates, mutiny and smug
gling on stormy seas. He told how he never
found the pirates, but every thing else was almost like a book, recalling stories of being trapped in ice flows to smuggling cooks. Being a
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• J £120-to church funds and £25 to the National Chil
Auditor Mr C. Johnson has retired due to ill-health and Miss I. Dugdale will be approached to take his place. Mrs V. Wright agreed to serve on the catering commit tee in place of Mrs Dun- babin. The financial report was given by Mrs A. Davies. . .Members agreed to donate
dren's Homes. A trip to Grange-over-
Sands has been arranged (or August 22nd, with tea at Grange Methodist Church. Those wishing to go should give their names to Miss A. Bowker or Mrs M. Shaw.
Annual meeting At the annual meeting of
Christ Church, Chatburn, the Rev. Walter Drain presided and thanked war dens and officers for their dedication during the year. Churchwardens Mrs E.
Colourful talk In conjunction with Age Concern and Gisburn Mon day Club, Mr Cliff Astin, of Alston Hall College, will give an illustrated talk on vil- lages of the Ribble Valley, featuring Gisburn and Saw- ley, and possibly touching on Waddington and Grindleton. The show will take place in Gisburn Festival Hall on Monday at 2 p.m., and tea, coffee and biscuits will be
available.All are welcome to attend what promises to be a most interesting talk, and it is hoped as many people as pos sible will be present, thus encouraging Alston Hall Col lege to present further talks.
g r in d l e t o n
Palm Sunday Parishioners of St
Douglas and Mr D. Ascroft were re-elected. Officers elect
Haworth and a competition for the oldest household item was won by Mrs L. Wilkin son, Mrs C. Holden and Mrs E.
Wilson.Mrs Lucy Wilkinson and friends were thanked for arranging a lunch in aid of the East Lancashire Hospice,
which raised £145. At the February meeting
day, and at St Leonard's Church on Palm Sunday. Holy Communion will be cel ebrated at 9 a.m., with the parish Communion and youth parade at 10-30 a.m. Holy Communion will be at 7-30 a.m. on Monday, Tues day and Thursday; at 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday; and at 2- 15 p.m. on Thursday in the community room at Billing-
ton Gardens. On Wednesday, the
church's resident bear, Edward, has invited pre school children and their car ers to a short service, followed by refreshments and play time in the community centre
until 3-15 p.m.
Mr Stephen Betts gave an illustrated talk on different . kinds of transport, including steam trains, trolley buses and trams. He was thanked
by Mrs Bland. A competition for railway memorabilia was won by Mrs
L. Wilkinson and Mrs Belch er. Raffle winner was Mrs E. Wilson.
Annual report At the annual meeting of
Jones, Mrs R. Lambert, Mr D. Nicholson, Mrs D. Eccles, Mrs E. Barker and Mrs A.
t T5 T o m V in r h Jackson. SABDEN
Collection The regular waste-paper
crisis, members of Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club have not been able to meet, and all future meetings remain post poned until further notice. Regional and county
events have also been can celled. For further informa tion, contact Judith on tel. 01254 826236.
collection takes place tomor row and old newspapers and magazines should be left out side in bags to await the recy cling collection vehicle.
Bowling The bowling season opened
on a high note when the vil
lage team won 8-2 on Friday night in the Burnley league. On Saturday the weather
Dog problems The restrictions brought
about by the foot and mouth regulations are causing prob lems in Whins Lane, Read. D.og owners have been
pets to foul.
Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley Memorial Hall it was report ed that fund-raising activities
and generous donations have provided funds for new cur tains and tables, together with money to resurface the
car park.An Easter Eggstravaganza will be held tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. with games, crafts and treats for children and
ed-were: Miss C. Walker (vice-chairman), Mr H. Dou
glas (treasurer), Mr H.E. Boden (secretary) and Mr G.
West (auditor). All the sidesmen were re elected with the addition of
Mrs E. Drain. The vicar gave a full report
on the services and activities of the church during the year
and the accounts will be pre sented at the next PCC meet
ing. Last anniversary The 118th anniversary
service on Sunday was the last held in Chatburn Methodist Church before the old building is replaced. Former scholars and
church members, some travelling considerable dis tances, were in a large con
• Also present were circuit officials and representatives from all the churches in the
gregation. . :
circuit: The special preacher was
the Rev. Amos Cresswell, a former President of the Methodist Conference, who was minister at Chatburn from 1949 to 1950. Mrs Marilyn Yates was
organist. The service included a , , ,
gift day in aid of the rede velopment fund. Church officials were grateful for the £2,925 donated by those present. The service was followed
by a buffet lunch. There was also a display of old photographs and plans for
the new building.
Ambrose Church, Grindle ton, are reminded that on Sunday members of the con gregation should meet in the village, opposite the Buck Inn, at 9-15 a.m. for the start of the Palm Sunday service. Palm crosses will be distrib uted and there will be a pro cession to the church.
adults.
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KNOWLE GREEN
Children's Club During Holy Week a holi
Spring clean Thanks were expressed to
day club, "Megaquest", for children will take place in St Ambrose Church parish room from 10 a.m. to noon, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For details con tact the Rev. Canon D. Mewis, tel. 441154.
Holy Week An Easter garden will be
assembled during Holy Week in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. Anyone wishing to donate a plant in memory of a loved one is welcome to
all who helpd clean the roads through Knowle Green vil
lage at the weekend. Once again the anti-litter cam
paign has been a great suc cess.
Tricks and spots The fortnightly whist and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
First aid Names are being taken for
do so. The plants can be left either in church or at the rec-
t0IThe church will be deco rated for Easter on Easter Saturday from 9-30 a.m. onwards. All offers of help will be very much appreciat
ed.Children's fun Grindleton Methodist and
St Ambrose Parish Church are inviting children aged between five and 11 to take part in a "Mega Quest" dur ing the Easter holidays. This is the title of the
a free first aid course to be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on April 25th. To book a place on this basic one ofl course contact Mrs Jean Procter, tel. 01254 878447.
Good news The congregation of
Knowle Green Congregation al Church will be holding a sunrise celebration service on Jeffrey Hill at 6 a.m. on East
er Sunday. The bad news is that the
churches' first joint holiday club, which will be held at the Grindleton C of E Primary School from Monday, Apri 9th, until Wednesday, Apri 11th, from 10 a.m. until
noon.On the programme will be videos, games, crafts, songs and a "mega quiz" each day. The cost is £1 for the three
traditional church walk on Good Friday has been can celled due to the foot and mouth outbreak, but there will be a service in church at 11 a.m., followed by an out door united act of witness in Ribchester. On Easter Sunday morn
ing at 11 a.m. the preacher will be Mr Norman Brewer, of Goosnargh. •
sessions. Parents or guardians are asked to bring their children on the first day
for registration. Further details: Canon
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David Mewis (01200 441154) or Mark Sleet (01200
LANGHO
Bingo night A family bingo night will
PTFA.
All our yesterdays At the 46th birthday of
Hurst Green WI, members invited friends to a supper party, with wine, and a cake made by Mrs Margaret
Lynda Yates, who enter tained with recordings from the sound archives in Clitheroe. The audience were surprised at the wonderful . treasures of time past record
Eccles. Guest speaker was Mrs
be a commendations assem bly for pupils at 2-45 p.m.
On Wednesday there will ,
Paper weekend The waste skip to collect
paper for St Leonard's School, Langho, Families' Associa tion, will be on the communi ty centre car park from tomorrow lunchtime until Monday morning. Donors are asked to either put paper in bags or tie up with string.
Litter picking The parish council organ
ter.
asked to be more considerate about where they allow their
Whist winners Winners at a whist drive at
Read and Simonstone Con stitutional Club were: Ladies -1 Mrs E. Charnley; 2, Mrs A. Shaw. Gents - 1, Mrs M. Fallon; 2, Mr R. Eden. Mrs M. Dearing won a special
prize. . Mr G. A. Holden was mas
ter of ceremonies.
No points Read United FC first team
the match.
was defeated by Enfield FC on Saturday. Dominic Gra ham was nominated man of
was not fit for the planned opening of the green, which is in very good order, so it was delayed until Sunday when the sun shone. The chair man's coffee morning went ahead as planned, however, and there was a cake stall, raffle and tombola, and coffee and biscuits were served to the many visitors, who included a party from Grindleton where they are currently planning their own
S The event raised £250 for club funds.
Results Last Thursday's results
from a disappointing gather- ing at Sabden Over-60s' Club were: Ladies - Mrs Millie Moorhouse; gents — Mrs Dorothy Houghton. There was no raffle and no domi noes were played.
Palm Sunday Sabden Council of Church
es will hold its annual Palm Sunday procession this week
end. It will begin from Pendle Street East near the bowling
green at 2-15 p.m. and every- one is invited to join in. They will process around the village carrying a large cross, and stopping for hymns and read- ings along the way.
ised Ribchester’s annual spring clean on Saturday. Intrepid volunteers braved rain to collect 43 bags of lit
First aid A meeting will be held at
Ribchester Sports and Social Club this evening at 7.30 p.m. for anyone interested in pro viding life-saving first aid.
Taking partners Ribchester Football Club
is holding a spring ball on Saturday at Barton Grange Hotel at 7-30 p.m. Tickets at £25 are available from team captain Mr Neil Clayton.
Garden tips Ribchester Allotment and
Garden Society held its monthly meeting at Ribch ester Sports and Social Club, when the speaker was Mr Doug Cottam, who gave a talk on pinks and carnations.
Talent night The Parent, Teacher
Friends' Association of St hall. • RiMINGTON \
Open meeting A colourful slide show of a
Wilfrid's Primary School, Ribchester, raised £154 for Comic Relief by organising a talent night in the parochial
Fair A spring fair will take place
p.m. to 4 p.m. SIMONSTONE ;
Joint event The choirs of St Peter's
in St Mary's RC School, Watt Street, on Saturday from 1
normal price J z 99 P™ l?e f Miracoil Mattrcss'es ^ - S g l
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Church, Simonstone, and St John's Church, Read, will present a joint devotion for Palm Sunday, "The Cross of Christ", with music and read ings at St Peter's on Sunday at G-30 p.m. The usual ser vices will be held at St John s and St Peter's on Sunday morning, but there will not be an evensong service at St
John's.
MU talk Simonstone Mothers
Union will meet in the old school on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m. for its monthly event. Miss Lisa Fenton, adviser on religious education in prima- ry schools, will give a talk entitled "Preparation for
Life".
Shop open The Simonstone Garden
Club shop will be open for business on Wednesday from
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
walking tour from the Ribble Valley to the Lakes, was given to members of Riming- ton and Middop Luncheon Club by Mr John Shaw, of
take place in St Mary's RC Primary School, Langho, on Tuesday at 6 p.m. This event has been organised by the
Alston Hall. At the open meeting Mrs
Joanne Cook gave a short talk explaining the work of Alston Hall and the great variety of courses and facili ties available at the college. Everyone enjoyed a light
SLAIDBURN
First responder At a meeting of Bowland
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First Responder, held in the Old Chapel, Slaidburn, Lisa Hulley, of the Lancashire Ambulance Service explained the setting-up of a first responder scheme, and basic resuscitation training was
lunch and organiser Mrs E. Jackson thanked the speakers and those who prepared the
Easter services An Easter service will be
held at St Leonard's School, Langho, at 9-15 a.m. on Fri-
L a n c a s h i r e . ^ . County Councilor!
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■accordingly. In one kind of l y they are perfectly |>le, but in the other kind they, lord Jesus down and become
le crowd. Iholehearted, totally commit- It be known where they stand lianner of their living. Some ler take a stand but flow with lm, saying: "Yes, that's what I
Iveryone. lipineless ones are no use at all
Jselves or to Jesus. There must fu b t as to Whose we are, and I) serve. Divided loyalties are Ikable. Belonging to Jesus, Tjeing totally absorbed in His
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food.At the regular monthly meeting the menu of meat and potato pie and mushy peas, followed by currant sponge pudding with custard was voted a winner. "Ann s Mobile Fashions" was in attendance and the ladies were able to browse among the dresses, separates and lin
gerie on display. Raffle winners were: Mrs J.
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training, and that for first responders, will he held on April 28th and May 5lh at W a.m. in the old chapel. For further information, tel.
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Legion dinner The annual dinner of the
Chris or Mrs Anne Cheese man.
New members Five people were received
• during Sunday morning ser vice, which was led by the Rev. Chris Chceseman. Farming families who usual ly attend church were remembered in prayers. Mrs E. Butler played the organ.
and welcomed into member ship of the Methodist Church
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Fund profit A donation of £300 was
Waddington branch of the Royal British Legion was held at the Moorcock Inn. ■The guest speaker was
Major John Cobb, who was accompanied to the dinner by his wife, Mrs Ann Cobb. The tribute and grace were
given by Mrs Mary Hayton, branch president, and a vote of thanks was given by Mr S. E. Taylor, branch secretary.
WHALLEY
Passover feast The Feast of the Passover
made to the Lancashire Churches' Millennium Fund after a performance of Stain er’s "Crucifixion" at Whalley Methodist Church on Sun
day evening. An audience of 100 lis
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