Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 25th, 2001 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashu^ iireonline.co.uk


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Times, Outdoor clothing and equipment for everyone^ In association with


Reunion The organisers of


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Bolton-by-Bowland's Coach and Horses Hotel reunion disco raised £260 to be donated to the North-West Air Ambu­ lance Fund. It was an enjoyable evening in the village hall and thanks were expressed to all who attended.


Cancer research An effort for Cancer


Research held in Bolton- by-Bowland Village Hall was a great success finan­


cially.More than £400 was raised at a whist and domi­ no drive in aid of Christie Hospital, Manchester, and the Cookeridge Hospital,


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iew how Josie eventu- by chance, was able


;woman u, described in her


:nter a race, which she i and received a gold and money from the


.ourite part of the [>ry was when Josie mp was in the race


lg and Queen. Lilian said: "My


ing over all the jumps, pause even though you [ow that she is going to n, it still gives you tterflies of excite-


|A pupil at Bowland aunty High School, illian's hobbies as well reading include music


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id playing netball as a ember of the Ribble dley Netball Club. (CAT 191001/1)


i r g y m a n rounds Before training for the


.ninistry at Trinity Col­ lege, Bristol, Mr Kyte lau g h t physics for 11 Lears. He was at univer­ sity in Leeds and later [became H.cad of Year land Head of Physics at


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|M t St Mary's High Jschool in Leeds. • I He said: "I'm excited la t my new post, but also la little nervous. To be ■called to lead and pastor la church is both an enor- Imous privilege and an ■enormous responsibility.


1 I'm going from a popula­ t io n of 16,500 in Pudsey,


| to 2,000 here,, so I'll be I much more of a visible, I public figure than before. I But, although I'll feel more exposed, I think


New &


I being a known, visible [ figure is what ministry is


rabout". Mr Kyte and his wife


Sarah have four daugh­ ters Rose (11), Hannah (10), Ella (six) and


Megan (three).


iiting drive ; being run by the Pendle


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s i e Wi i r Leeds.Whist winners were:


Ladies - M. Ormiston, L. Barker, M. Coultherd, D. Hogg, J. Parkinson. Gents - R. Fairhurst, B. Brown, S. Hogg, S. Graveston, T.


Pike.Dominoes: M. Metcalfe, M. Briggs, R. Knight, J. Oddie, M. Parks, J. Chew, H. Ainsworth, A. Sutcliffe. There were 20 raffle prizes and an auction of


various goods. Thanks were expressed


by Mrs J. Cowgill to all those who attended and


Mr Bill Crossley and Mr Philip Metcalfe for acting as MCs. She also thanked everyone who gave prizes and donations and to WI members who organised the event and provided


supper. I»I«


Chosen few At the annual meeting of Downham WI, president


Mrs Marion Courtney was re-elected. Committee members chosen were Mrs Eileen Wilson, Mrs Eunice Hook, Mrs Judith Nixon, Mrs Barbara Hunt, Mrs Eileen Parker, Mrs Anne Binns, Mrs Greta Capstick, Mrs Elsie Barker and Mrs Philippa


McFall.Retiring secretary Mrs Eileen Wilson outlined the many enjoyable events which have been held dur­ ing the past year, and Mrs Courtney thanked mem­ bers for their support. A potato pie and sticky


Porter.


involvement. A report of the results will be com-


piled.


ton and have something to contribute to the exhi­ bition or would like more information, contact Mr Ian Brown on 01200 440102 or Mr Jeffrey Cowling on 01200 441240.


If you live in Grindle­ .


Jazz in the hall The foot-tapping music


p.m.


toffee pudding supper was served by Mrs Daphne Porter and Miss Jill


arranged in aid of St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. Tickets are £7.50, including supper. Inquiries, tel. 01200


The event has been , 441507.


Change of time Parishioners of St


Future vision An exciting event


which will help to shape the "Grindleton of the


3rd.


will be invited to air their views and wishes about living in the beautiful Bowland community at an exhibition and vision­


The whole community .


ing day. In the run-up to the


event, Grindleton Prima­


Future" will take place in Grindleton on November


Ambrose Church, Grindleton, are reminded that the service on Sun­ day will be at the later time of 11-15 a.m. During the service, there will be a presentation to the Rev. Canon and Mrs D. W. Mewis on the occasion ol their silver wedding. Afterwards everyone is invited to the parish room for a celebratory drink and refreshments.


ry School pupils will be working with an artist to create a collage of their wishes for the future. Local groups will be putting together displays for the event and other community members and groups will be finding their own ways of sharing what Grindleton means to them today through pho­ tographs, drawings and


writing.There will be a chance for villagers to use new material designed to stim­ ulate ideas and encourage


of the Pendle Jazzmen should raise the roof of West Bradford Village Hall on Saturday at 8


wishing to be included. Whist and dominoes


well.


Whist winners: Ladies- Mr J. Waddington, Mrs A.


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Walker. Gents - Mr W. Carr, Mrs H. Hartley. Dominoes: Mrs M.


organist Mr John Bowdler will be outside Philips organise ivi


were played under the supervision of MCs Mr J. Hartley and Mrs M. Card-


Tattlers uu


and for the N ew Year s Eve party with music by "Car­ rie plus Toast". Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447.


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Parkes, Mr R. Knight, Mrs M. Cardwell, Mrs D.


Knight.Raffle: Mr J. Traynor,


Mrs M. Green, Mrs D. Coates, Mrs J.Meyler. The next meeting will


Components, Simonstone


WT S t e " i l a b l e Lane, from Tuesday for an evening with the evening until 4 p.m. on popular local group "The" Wednesday. Tattlers" on December 7th Little Ones


A mums and toddlers'


group meets in Simon- stone Old School every Tuesday during term time from 9-15 to 11-15 a.m.


music entitled "Walking Members of Simon- the Ribble Way" will be stone Garden Club will given by Dr and Mrs S. meet in the old school Kellingtori, of Clitheroe, in tonight at 7-30 p.m., when Knowle Green Village Hall Mr ian Higson will talk on November 7th.


An illustrated talk with Green fingers “V “ “


be on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. at the usual venue.


Flea market Hurst Green Bowling


Club is holding a flea mar­ ket and indoor car boot sale in the Memorial Hall at Hurst Green on Sun­ day, October 28th, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Refresh- ments will be available


Mothers' Union The monthly meeting


7-30 p.m.


Legs 11! Bingo sessions are held


Party time There were 18 children


every Thursday evening at 9 p.m. in Read Consti­ tutional Club. Non-mem­ bers are welcome.


from Belarus having a wonderful time in Knowle


Over 60s At the meeting of Hurst


Green Village Hall. All the children have been affected by the radiation from the nuclear tragedy at Cher- nobyl, and each one received a free eye test from a local optician. Thanks were expressed to all those who helped make the day a


great success.


Green Over-60s’ Club there was the best attendance for some time. Members were welcomed by the president who gave details of the Christmas luncheon to be held on Decemberl7th at Ferraris Country House Hotel, Thornley. Names were taken and now only a few places remain, so con­ tact should be made as soon as possible by anyone


Dinnertime An excellent meal was


provided at the second annual Knowle Green din­ ner held in the village hall. Guest speaker, Mr George Dobson, was his usual larg­ er-than-life self and caused great amusement. Thante were expressed to Mrs Els- beth Hubner and Mrs Kathleen Seed for their many years service to the village hall. Both were pre­ sented with small gifts, as was Mr Jeff Jones to mark his 25th anniversary as minister of Knowle Green Congregational Church.


Grass roots The Grass Roots Farm­


SABDEN


of Read Mothers' Union will he held on Tuesday evening in Read School at


Council Sabden Parish Council


meets on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms, and the public are welcome to attend.


Bonfire Preparations are well


under way for Sabden's annual bonfire night and firework celebration. The Holme Committee will again provide a fantastic fireworks display and vil­ lage bonfire on Saturday, November 3rd.


ing Conference in Chip­ ping Village Hall will come to a close on Saturday, but there is still time to order tickets for tomorrow night’s Bowland banquet which will be a celebration of local foods and culinary traditions. On Saturday at 8 p.m.


. ing's Christian Aid market in St Mary's Hall was a huge success, raising £412 to help people in the Third


Market Last Saturday morn-


World. It was organised by the


there will be the finale, with a barn dance to raise money for local groups. Tickets for both events can be bought at the door for


£5.


Local radio If you still have not


heard Britain's newest radio station, why not tune into Radio Chipping, now on 87.9 FM, or w w w . c h i p p i e s village.co.uk.?.


Puppet show It was a packed house in


Netball There will be an oppor­


Knowle Green Village Hall for the Presto Puppet The­ atre presentation of "Cabaret", with breathtak­ ing displays of puppeteer- ing, which enthralled all, adults and children alike.


Autumn concerts The first lunchtime con­


cert held in Knowle Green Village Hall, and previous­ ly held in the Centenaries Theatre, featured Mr Tom Alexander on marimba. Last week everyone


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tunity for local girls to show off their sporting skills in Chipping this weekend. A junior netball tournament will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, on the all-weather court at the


Christian Aid Committee and featured stalls selling cakes, books, Christmas items, good-as-new clothes and bric-a-brac.


Gift weekend The gift day weekend at


St Nicholas’s Church takes place on Saturday when the vicar will be in church to receive dona­ tions from 9 a.m. to noon. Gifts can also be taken to


A i l e d


Ladies - J. Meyler, J. Robinson, M. Edmond­ son, B. Waddington, S. Tennant. Gents-S. Hogg, T. Pike, R. Weston, J. Traynor, S. Graveston. Dominoes: M. Davies,


Whist winners were:


members will be appointed for the next year. Hostesses will be the


Christmas crafts made


by the Brownies. Admission is 50p,


retiring committee, and the competition will be for a


toffee apple. Main points for discus­


R. Eden, V. Giles, E. Fox, M. Berry, E. Aspin, E.


Weaver. Raffle: J. Pye, A.


Nataile, A. Edmondson, E. Fox, D. Hogg, M. Holding.The next drive will be on November 21st.


about "Ponds and Water Features".


Warm welcome A warm welcome awaits


an old friend to the annual meeting of Gisburn WI next Thursday. Mrs Mari­ an Macdonaid, acting as WI adviser, will be asked to conduct the elections when officers and committee


ments.


sion will be the village annual Christmas fair and getting helpers to run the stalls and serve refresh­


including refreshments, and i t is hoped th a t many people will drop in for a pre-Christmas


browse. Also for sale will be


jars of jam, cakes, cards and wrapping paper. Items can also be ordered from the Christ­ mas fair on November


24th.


Festive fare A taste of Christmas is


coming to Whalley Methodist Church hall, which will be open today from 2 to 3-30 p.m. and 7


until 8 p.m. serving cof­ fee, mince pies and bis­


cuits.There will also be vari­ ous stalls, including crafts made by church members and a variety of


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ered a serious outbreak of dry rot in the upper hall which will cost £2,000 to repair, and gift day pro­ ceeds will go towards these


repairs.Another fund-raising


event for the church will be the Christmas fair on Saturday, November 24th.


Jumble A jumble and bric-a-


village hall. Anyone who would like to play is wel­ come, either with a team or on their own.


enjoyed Daniel Chandler on flute with Graham


Road.


The church’s Christmas fair will be on December


.


Jackson on piano. Next Thursday the


Natural remedies At the meeting of Saw-


lunchtime concert will fea­ ture Ruth Longmaid on violin and Jonathan Scott


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on piano.Tickets can be booked through John Travis, tel. 01254 826948.


Howdy folks Line dancing continues


each Tuesday in Knowle Green Village Hall and experienced dancers and


mence at 8 p.m.


Book early Tickets are available for


the Christmas dance to be held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on December 14th. Blackpool Tower


1st. Presentation Sabden Bowling Club is


ley WI, vice-president Mrs Joan Porter was in the chair. She introduced


holding its annual presen­ tation evening on Satur­ day at Whalley Golf Club,


guest speaker Dr Sheelagh t-\__,irV»« oYnlained


those new to the skill are welcome. Classes com­


Donnelly, who explained as a doctor with 16 years experience, she believed strongly that complemen­ tary medicine had an important role alongside orthodox medicine. She told members she now combines some GP work with her very rewarding


work as a "healer". Members posed ques­


tions on a range of issues and alternative therapies, gaining an interesting insight into these aspects of medicine. Dr Donnelly was thanked by Mrs


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from 8 p.m. to 12-30 a.m. Disco and entertain­


ment will be by Kevan


Lingard, and the £10 tick ets include a buffet supper and transport from the


village. Tickets are on sale at


the village pubs or from committee members.


Concert The Village Folk enter­


tainment group will pre­ sent the story of Sabden through the last century in song and dance, on November 9th and 10th in St Mary's Hall. Tickets, including supper, arc £3.50 for adults and £1 for


children.


Helen Kelly. There were two winners


for a competition for a herbal posy, judged by Dr Donnelly. Mrs Joan Crad­ dock had collected a splendid array from her


own garden. Raffle winner was Mrs


Ann Askew, who was also a hostess along with Mrs Kate Sims.Members were informed of three future events: a day at Alston Hall on November 12th entitled "Naughty and Nice"; an evening dinner and talk on "A Nile Jour­ ney" on November 18th and an outing to Chester on December 3rd. The annual meeting


Age Concern Sabden Age Concern


Leisure Club held its monthly luncheon meet­ ing at St Mary’s Hall, when members enjoyed lunch prepared by Mrs Doreen Wright and Mr Jack Haythornthwaite. Guest speaker was Mr


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ley Methodist Church Ladies' Evening Fellow­


ship was Mr Allan Probin. His "Ideal Home" demon­ stration was informative and amusing. The ladies were shown a massage cushion, useful for sooth­ ing aches and pains, a mini-cleaner for picking up crumbs, pins and bro­ ken glass and non-stick pans. Afterwards mem­


bers were able to try out the products themselves and some purchases were


on November 5th at 8 p.m. and all ladies are welcome.


The next meeting will be


Strike it lucky Members of Slaidburn


Young Farmers' Club enjoyed an evening of ten­ pin bowling at Preston on


Monday.Next week, members


will meet in the village hall to hear Janet Wallbank speak on her experiences as a marathon runner.


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John Pye, of Grindleton, who spoke about his hobby as a magician and entertained with a display of tricks. He was thanked


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by Mr Frank Goss. Raffle prizewinners


were Mr A. Shaw, Mrs D Britcliffe, Mrs A. Parkin­ son, Mrs E. Newmark and MrsL. Moorhouse.


will be held on November 18th followed by a talk from Marie Preedy on "Pre-Christmas cooking".


AGMSabden Horticultural Society will hold its annu­ al meeting in the White Hart on Thursday, November 6th, at 7-30 p.m., when there will be a potato pie supper.


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I Whist winners Twenty-one people


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| attended a whist drive I held in Simonstone Old


| School.Winners were: Ladies - , Mrs Earnshaw, Mrs Gal­ loway, Mrs Green (cons). Gents - Mr Galloway, Mr


I lard.


The next drive will be in the old school on I November 6th.


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Green fingers At the meeting of West


| Walsh, Mr Green (cons). I A special prize was won by Mrs E. Vernon, and MC was Mr George Pol-


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Bradford Garden Club, to be held tonight in the vil­ lage hall at 7-30 p.m., Mr Thompson, of Blackburn, will give an illustrated talk entitled "Gardens in Trust”. Visitors are wel­


come.


Social time There were 22 tables in


Hall.


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