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Bird talk Members of Bolland


Gardening Club enjoyed an evening talk by Mr Peter Wilson, the Bow- land Project Officer for the Royal Society for the Pro­ tection of Birds. Mr Wil­ son's talk, which was illus­ trated by slides, was enti­ tled "Ups and Downs in Bowland" and covered both the bird life of the Forest of Bowland and the beautiful countryside in which we are lucky to live. He told members that


she received indicated how everyone enjoyed her


artistry. Pianist was Mrs Hud­


son and light refreshments were served.


Open day Cups of tea and coffee


were served at an open day held at the home of Miss Val Parker. There were various stalls and £153 was raised for Chatburn Methodist Church Rede­ velopment Fund.


Deanery synod Last week Christ


|ing battles with Tity figures, who Jays have nothing ; power over chil-


jically, if frankly, |out, Jimmy Clith- sounded like a aoy on the radio, tough television or


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Jimera lens looked like what he was, a |e man of remark- nail stature. Nev- s, he made rrnmer- pearances on both pf screen and the


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(NESSES in the le Valley were bd on how to look 1 their lira at an in evening in


_vere invited to the In Open Evening by I k b u r n - b a s e d |M Accountants to |h its new office in late, Clitheroe. litors enjoyed Ital- Tood and wine and [ chance to get some I t financial advice


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the conservation work done by the RSPB in this area has been of immense benefit to the local bird population and has led to either a species increase or, in the case of a national decline, has led to a lower decrease in Bowland. Dur­ ing the question and answer session which fol­ lowed Mr Wilson's talk, one of the queries con­ cerned the type of garden plant suitable for attract­ ing bird life. Mr Wilson's answer was weeds, which was of particular interest to the lazy gardeners! Thanks were expressed by Mrs Strickland. Chairman Mr Andrew Shaw thanked the host­


Church, Chatburn, hosted the Whalley Deanery Synod. Opening prayers were said by the vicar of Chatburn, the Rev. Walter Drain and the the new area dean of Whalley the Rev. John Hartley, vicar of Salesbury, presided over


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Chinese exercise President of Grindleton


Just jazz Enjoy the foot-tapping


WI Mrs Mandy Brennan welcomed members to the


music of the Pendle Jazzmen at a jazz evening


on October 27th in West Bradford Village Hall. Light refreshments will


his first synod.Retiring area dean, the Rev. Paul Smith, vicar of Rishton, was presented with a gift from the parishes of the deanery and thanked for his work over the past six years. General synod represen­


annual meeting in the Methodist Schoolroom and introduced guest speaker Mr Lawrence Bridgeland, who gave a fascinating insight into Tai Chi. He followed this with a short demonstration and it is hoped that a course of classes can be arranged soon.The re-introduction of the trading stall proved to be popular with brisk sell­ ing and members were reminded of a trip to see "Whistle Down the Wind" at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, on October 25th. when a coach will leave the Buck Inn at 6


p.m.Mrs Catherine Taylor


tative Canon Paul Warren and the Rev. Stephen Locke were guest speakers.


Healing Today is St Luke's Day


esses, Mrs Cowling, Mrs Myerscough and Mrs Dyson, and reminded members that the next meeting will be on Novem­ ber 14th when the talk will be about medicinal and culinary uses of flowers


and herbs.


and it is always associated in the church with the ministry of healing. Dur­ ing last Sunday's service at Christ Church, Chatburn, the vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain, spoke of this important aspect of the ministry of the church. He stated that God is con­ cerned with the healing of the whole person, body, mind and spirit and that this wholeness only comes about by faith and trust in the healing work of Christ. He illustrated his talk


of Billington and Langho WI, Mrs Marie Smith was re-elected president and Mrs Noreen Turner secre-


Points winner At the annual meeting


tary.Mrs Barbara Siddall won the prize for most points in competitions


over the year. A cheque for £450 was


J the PM&M busi-


Iteam. Tie e v en in g a lso |ded a wine tasting on, presented by -shop owner Jon- Harding. ;&M Marketing iger Beverly Cal- iid:" We wanted to members of the business communi- a relaxed and infor- itmosphere." d&M has its head ters in Blackburn other offices in ley and Nelson in ion to Clitheroe.


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|hey will undergo spe- training to help fulfil their part-


[E new magistrates ; been appointed to [local bench.


|he five are among 99 r magistrates named


b, unpaid role.


Ithe county by the Incellor of the Duchy Lancaster's advisory nittee. It is run from ;ty Hall, Preston. ' new local magis- tes are airline pilot [Stephen John Brog-


I, of Billington; pur­ lsing officer Miss [hleen Margaret Har- aves, of Clitheroe;


Igela Margaret Tal- l, of Whalley; and for- | r BAe manager Mr chael James, of Rib- Ister.


friler Mr David Leslie ner, of Clitheroe; pri- j school teacher Mrs


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presented to Mrs Judith Scanlon for the Associated Country Women of the


agriculture. ... .■ Arrangements were


World, which helps train rural women in sewing and


made for a day trip to Lin­ coln Christmas market on December 6th and anyone interested in going should contact Mrs Maureen Topham. The next meeting will be on November 19th.


Gospel.


"Jesus Shall Reign" was sung and Communion cel­ ebrated. Organists were Mrs Ethel Hartley and Mr Don Carson. On Saturday, the annu­


be provided and there will be a licensed bar. This event replaces the original planned for last June which was postponed because of the foot and mouth crisis. Tickets from the Tourist Information Centre, Pye's of Clitheroe, or tel. 01200 441507.


Special meeting Residents of Grindleton


Lowe, Mrs I. Boothman,


Mr B. Stott. Raffle: Mrs Calverley,


al autumn fair will be held in the schoolroom from 11- 30 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be the usual stalls and an art display by Mrs Audrey Walker, of Barnoldswick. A hot-pot lunch will be available from noon to 2


Mrs Berry, Mrs M. Jack- son, Mrs A. Seed, Mr B. Stott, Mr H. Brooksbank.


SIMONST.ONE:


Garden tips Members of Simon-


p.m. and coffee and bis­ cuits will also he served.


are urged to attend the annual general meeting of the recreation ground charity tonight in the Methodist Church school­ room at 7-30 p.m. Please support the com­ mittee and the children of the village by attending the meeting when outline plans for improvements to the facilities will be dis­


by referring to the miracle of the healing of Jairus’ daughter in St Mark's


gave a report on the LFWI autumn council meeting in Lancaster, which she attended with Mrs Bren­ nan. She explained these meetings provide the opportunity to meet mem­ bers of other institutes, meet county officers and find out what is happening within the WI organisa­ tion. She told members about the guest speaker, Mr Graham Walton, father of the Walton sex- tuplets, who entertained his audience with tales of "Living with Seven Women". He was a natur­ al comedian and his anec­ dotes from the birth of his daughters to their teenage years gave rise to a great deal of laughter. Mrs Tay­ lor encouraged members to enjoy the experience of attending council meet­ ings, the next being the spring council meeting in Southport on March 14th. A report was given on


cussed.


stoncGarden Club will meet in the old school next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. when Mr Ian Higson will talk about "Ponds and Water Features". Sub­ scriptions are due.


team played Bacup Bor­ ough F C at home on Sat­ urday and won 6-3. Sam Marshall scored three goals and there was one eaefi from Lee Nuttall, Ross Bewley and David Liddiard, who was also named man-of-the-match. The second team lost 5-


Football score ' Read United F C first


1 at Enfield FC. Man-of- the-match Rick Holton scored the Read goal.


Thanksgiving At the harvest thanks­


Social time Whist winners at Mon­


giving services held in Holden Chapel on Sunday preacher for the afternoon was Mr W. Marsden, of Chipping. He spoke about the parable of the sower and the choir sang "Jesus is all the World to Me". Sunday School scholars sang "Thank You Lord . During the evening ser­


day evening’s social in Read Constitutional Club were: Ladies - Mrs S. Birmingham, Mrs S. Earnshaw. Gents-joint 1, Mr G.A. Holden and Mrs M. Redpath. Special prize was won by Mrs A. Shaw and MC was Mr G.A.


Holden.


vice which was led by Mr G. Kendall, of Nelson, the chor sang "God will take care of you", and the young people sang "Water


of Life".Organists for the day were Mr M. Blakey and Mrs B. Harrison. Collec­ tions were taken-up for


chapel funds.


Silent auction A happy sociable


forthcoming events, organ­ ised by the LFWI, includ­ ing a Lancashire Day in Leyland on November 27th and a quiz in January. Mrs Brennan thanked


atmosphere prevailed in Gisburn Festival Hall on Tuesday when Gisburn Mothers' Union members held their annual silent


auction.A good crowd of bar- gain hunters gave written bids for a variety of items, and £370 was raised, some of which will be donated to MU charities. There was a cake and bring-and- buy stall, a bumper raffle and a guess the birthday competition. Coffee and biscuits were served. Leader Mrs Christine


Fellowship The meeting of Chat­


Sparkling night The annual bonfire,


the committee and mem­ bers for their support dur­ ing her term as president and in turn she was thanked for inspiring a great feeling of fun and friendship int;o .Grindleton WI over he! two years in


Peaceful prayer Once again tomorrow


evening at 7-30 p.m. there will be a "Prayers of Peace" in St Leonard s Church, Langho. Special prayers will be said each Friday evening while the present conflict continues.


office. ' 1 Retiring secretary Mrs


Margaret Bartle presented an excellent annual report outlining the many activi­ ties which members enjoyed throughout the


burn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship was well attended.Chairman for the after­ noon Mrs Giles introduced the guest speaker, Mrs Margaret Helme, of Burn­ ley, who gave a brief life story of five well-known composers. After each story she played a familiar, short piano piece by each composer. The applause


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Thistlethwaite thanked all who donated goods for auction, prizes for the competition and those who supported the event together with all members and friends who worked hard to ensure the evening's success. Guess the birthday was


year.New officers elected were: Mrs Kay Hopkinson (president), Mrs Elizabeth Rowntree (treasurer) and Mrs Judy Cowling and Mrs Sheila Hailwood (joint secretaries). A delicious cheese and


Assembly Parents and governors


of St Mary's RC School, Langho, are invited to a mid-term commendations assembly tomorrow. Year 4 pupils will lead the asem- bly and awards will be pre­ sented to children in each year group for consistent effort, work and behav­


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onion pie supper rounded off a very enjoyable


won by Mrs S. Pate. Raf­ fle winners were: Mrs Thistlethwaite, Mrs E. Edgar, Mrs C. Knowles,


Mr C. Smith, Mrs A. Jackson, Mrs E. Cooper, Mrs S. Jackson, Mrs C. Fish, Mrs L. Farnworth.


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evening.The next event will be the birthday dinner at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Saw- ley, on November 8th.


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raised for St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, funds at an auction on Friday


Special service Men's Sunday was cele­


organised by Rimington and Middop Sports Com­ mittee, will take place on November 3rd on the Coulthurst Jubilee Field, Back Lane, Rimington. Lighting-up time will be 6- 30 p.m. with a no-bangers firework display for the younger children at 7 p.m. At 7-45 p.m. there will be plenty of flashes and bangs for the adults and young


Disco dancing A Hallowe'en disco for


children up to 11 years of age will be held on Wednesday in Read Con­ stitution Club from 6-30 to 8-30 p.m. Admission is £1. Pop and crisps will be on sale.


SLiAiDBURN


School leaver Mrs Edna Slinger has


between WaterAid, which provides safe water for the world’s poorest people, and the Dales Recovery Appeal, to relieve hardship caused by foot and mouth


disease.Those who organised


supper in the hall before the auction were Mrs Mary Elliott and Mrs


Project in West Bradford Village Hall on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The pro­ ject aims to help young people aged 11-25, and those involved with them, access information. An information point has


Judith Carter. About 50 people attend­


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been set up in the village hall with leaflets and ref­


erence material. During the evening


ed the church service. Drawing on the harvest theme, the priest-in­ charge of Tossidc, the Rev Mark Russell-Smith, reminded the congrega­ tion that variety and stress were a normal part of life, in the same way crops needed sun and rain for success.


retired from Brennand’s Endowed Primary School, Slaidburn, after nearly 20 years.Mrs Slinger joined as a welfare assistant in 1982,


there will also be an opportunity for people to find out about the Bow­ land Youth Project which runs every Monday evening in Bowland High School.Details about their youth programme and transport to and from the project will be available. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be


served.


Project There will be a launch of the Village Information


for one hour a day, and in 1990 was appointed site


supervisor. Head teacher Barbara


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Milne-Redhead paid trib­ ute to her, especially her efforts in keeping the grounds clear in autumn. “Clearing the leaves is such a big job that the children remember that. No matter how bad it got, she never gave up and made sure it was clean and


tidy in the morning.” Mrs Milne-Redhead


said the children also remembered her for help­ ing at Christmas parties, when she would provide lemonade, and joining in school trips and renovat­ ing desks during the sum­


mer.At a presentation, Mrs Slinger, accompanied by her husband, Mick, was presented with a scrap­ book compiled by pupils and a cash gift from par­ ents, staff and governors. The oldest pupil, Heather Whalley, presented a bou­ quet. Mr Slinger was pre­ sented with a can of Bod- dingtons beer to mark his contribution to the school. Mr and Mrs Slinger


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will be a trip to Preston for ten-pin bowling. Mem­ bers should meet at 7 p.m. at the Parker's Arms,


will be held on November 5th. Tricks and spots There were 19 tables in


Harvest cabbage A giant cabbage weigh­


play on Saturday at the monthly whist and domino drive, organised by Rim­ ington Memorial Institute management committee. Mrs E. Hartley and Mr E. Jackson were MCs for dominoes and whist respectively. A pie and peas supper was served. Whist: Ladies - Mrs A.


ing 20lb was among pro­ duce in an auction of har­ vest festival gifts at fos-


side on Sunday. Auctioneer Stephen


Knowles presided over the sale of several dozen items, including baskets of fruit and vegetables, home­ made cakes and biscuits and even a yard-long wedge of chocolate. The event was held in


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Shaw, Mrs Barker, Mrs M. Edmondson. Cents - Mrs J. Robinson, Mr D. Gal­ loway, Mr II. Brooksbank. Dominoes: Mrs G.


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