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: • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • COFFEE SHOP • FREE PARKING • CHIRPING


j . Village Hall on January }■ North-West Air Ambu- '< -26th,'organised by mem- =


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Mrs Carol Grant wel^ ^ g ^ g o ^ y ;/-• corned everyone with gtiod’ jj wishes for the New Year. Lj; In the absence through,"___________________


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


illness of. the advertised, speaker, Mr Frank Hoyle |- |g |p f i j | t ip s


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in Nepal", which aptly, described a memorable trek through the foothills of the Himalayas.


Showing beautiful slides talk entitled "Knackered Gardening club held a Members of.Boiland (


of the area arid reading extracts from his diary, he recounted the events and emotions of an unforget-; table journey. Mrs Grant drew the


"Gardeners' Question Time" at their monthly meeting. The panel con­ sisted of the well-known gardening experts Mrs Eleanor Fisher,-Mr Peter Foley and Mr Bill Black- ledge. During the lively ques­


attention of members to a wide variety of-eburses and events to be held'in the spring by the Lan­ cashire Federation, of the Wir including theannual council meeting in South- port in March. Names were taken for


tallfor a LEAFIELD WINDOWS |


100 Lowergate,* Clitheroe, e-mail - lcaneld@liheone.nei. wcb site -’wwwJearicld.cdmJ


proposed visits to two shows, "Sweet Charity" in Clitheroe, and "Sunset Boulevard" in Blackpool, j Mrs Betty, Seed was presented with a bouquet


NGp3l6S0 trek , , 'fat 6-30,r eyes down at 7-45 Chipping WI president^ ^ ^ . x i ^ t s 20p.V' ''


+roL-— i Church<Dpors will open


'meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI were Mr S. and Mr M. Thornber, of Thornber's Mill, Clitheroe.


•j .Guest speakers at the


DUNSOP BRIDGE Magic lantern .


The institute will be


should be sent to: Village News,


■ BB7 2EW.


In association with V O tia llj& y r r s n a m n n p O R y The White House Stables, 82 King Street, Whalley Tel: 01254 822220 ' will.be held in Chipping s ly divided between,the Queen's golden jubilee. ■


libers ofiSf B a r t h o l o m e w ' s ~ - :' |!'IL - spring council meeting on ‘_____- ■


- lance and the Samaritans. represented at the.LFWI TVfl’a rnV i 1 d . f n wnPTi r


-Canon,Roger Royle. Sev- eral'members are hoping


March 14th, guest


speaker will be hen the


to go on the LFWI Lune Valley walks in March,


to prepare for.Coirfirina- tion in 2002. v-


and plans .were made for a especially for school-age bingo evening in March,' children who should be for which tickets will be accompanied by an adult. available at the next meet- Refreshments will.be pro-


p.m., a service entitled "Godzone" will be held in church. ’The service is


On Tuesday at* 3-30


talk with a magic lantern also made for a village H o d q e f ie ld -


tion and answer session the panel were able to impart good advice on the many queries raised by members, interspersed with amusing anecdotes of a gardening nature. • At the end of the ses­


sion Mrs Mary Pickles expressed thanks to the


slide show which;was greatly enjoyed by mem­ bers: Thanks • were expressed by Mrs M. , Parker. • - A competition for an old photograph was won by Mrs M. Wood and Mrs M. Cowking. Letters of thanks for


Christmas gifts were read, and members were told the children’s party had been a great success. Arrangements were, dis­


cussed for a proposed out­ ing to Barker's Nursery, Clitheroe, in June.


garden party in the sum- — the


mer to celebrate Queen's golden jubilee. ; Treasurer - Mrs E.


Rowntree reported that the £44 raised at the Christmas parcel stall has been forwarded to the Associated Country Women of the World, of which the WI movement is a member. Mrs Royle explained an organic veg­ etable scheine which arranges weekly deliveries of boxed fruit and vegeta­


panel for a very entertain- extended to Mrs J. Parkin- Mrs Royle, with Mrs Tay- ing and informative son> who received flowers, lor second and Miss M. evening.


Birthday greetings were . .phy for 2001 was won by


nf W80thbirthdav. The-.Jackson,_Mrs Owen and „guest speaker at.the Feb- —when.Mr. Jim Parker will eveningsat 6-30pim.Free Mrs Fox, and reminded ruary meeting, when the talk about his life in — —. ._«i n-i—


lowed, during which chair- Nibble Valley Borough supper was enjoyed by all. man Mr Andrew Shaw Council planning officer The next meeting will thanked the hostesses Mrs Mr John Macholc will be be on February 14th,


A business meeting fol- was Mrs M. Cowking. A welcome fish 'n chip and winner of the draw Brennand third. Margaret Rich arid Mr members’th a t the next competition will be,for an ^us ic: The competition


Frank Hovle. Mrs Sylvia - meeting would be on Feb- 0i(j map. Hostesses will be > will be for a home-made Latham received the ruary 13th when the talk Mrs A. Marsden; Mrs M. . Valentme card. birthday flowers for Janu- would be given by Dr Worswick and Mrs S. Sin-i ■


ary.


meet on January 16th and the walking group on Jan- UEiry 28th. At the next meeting, in


The luncheon club will


" FOR DETAILS OF A A D V E R T IS IN G R IN G LISA RUDGYARD ^ ON 01200


»• - Chris Mortimer and enti- .gieton.


the village hall on Febru­ ary 6th, Mr Cliff Astiris talk will be entitled:


tied "Garden Dreams". ' Boiland Gardening Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month a t 7-30 p.m. in Bolton-by-Bowland Vil­


.............. bers are always welcome. lage Hall and new mem-


"Don’t you wish you had-:. .'Charity gift n’tiaid thatl" New mem ' Carol singing rourid


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bers and visitors will be ^ g 0| t;0n.by.-g0Wiand by •: of the North-West’s most most welcome. Food bingo


. _ , A food bingo evening £510; which will be equal- recital. ; .v


( be missed takes place ori?-'pensions,- so it was always ;iSaturday, in ;; Glsburn ; .gbirig^to be an uphill task 1 Parish Church when three ' against: last year's champi-


Trio of talent A musical treat not to .................... .


' membeij&f the WI raised talented yourig profession- ^ the magnificent sum of . al musicians will giv§,a


Soprano Elizabeth &ing for better weather next . r. ---------- --- •


Campos/cellist Priscilla-, -.week when they take on Hills and pianist Jill Fog- •; SkiptoiiSBulldogs’ second den will perform a rich 'string at Home. The first mix of music, with each team have no game.. artist featuring as a soloist and together as a’frio. Tickets are £5 includ­ ing refreshments. ^


Pr KNOWLE GREEN ■r-rs t k A R I E S ’ Wlar21-Apr19


fo r the next few weeks with Mars in your own sign you will find yourself being more assertive, competitive and downright aggressive at points, tout blood is


up and you Intend that nothing should be allowed to get in your way. Yet. this is also an emotionally light-hearted patch when you will want to have a gang of buddies around. You will be spreading your social favours in all directions, not tying yourself down at any point. Safety in numbers will be your motto. Call my


Aries line to hear more. T A U R U S Apr 20-May 20


For the next few weeks you may feel vaguely uneasy and rather held back. You must throw your energy Into behind-the-scenes activity o r learn to pun strings a little more subtly. If you have creative talents you should be making the effort to get them out on display to best advantage. You o n turn your dreams Into reality but you will have to discipline yourself. Venus will only be around for a few weeks so do not linger around too long. Call my Taunis line


.to hear more. G E M I N I .


S 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 6 May 21-rJun 21


Mars, planet of dynamic action, is moving Into your chart area that rules friends, group efforts, and future plans for a few weeks at the moment so you will be throwing your energy Into team activities at work. Socially charming and


more light hearted than oHate. you .want to mix with a much wider range of people, and perhaps to explore new leisure activities. You want to be out of your nonral rut to find stimulation with cpmpanions who will stretch your mind as well as keep you entertained. Call my Gemini line to hear more.


C A N C E R . .


■S’ 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 6 T - _ ^ ; > ^ - J u n 2 ^ u l 2 2


For the next’few weeks'you will be worfdng hard to achleve'your ambidons' at work and out in' the world. But there will be nothing lighthearted about your romantic life. Because Venus In sitting in the hidden area of your chart> you want more drama than usual - a grand passion - o r in .contrary fashion. you could be shutting off your emotional needs altogether. Maybe you are wary that if you open up tojwvhat you reallyj want^tccoyidj-bfjng uncomfortable feelings to the surfeceiCall my Cancer fin^Jj^pnorerr.**. ’


(L E O


- . S ' 0 9 0 6 ^ 5 8 9 - 4 X 6 8 . v fS . / - ; . UuT2i?Aug22


'broadcasting'your Ideas to a wider cross section o f friends than usual for a " vvMe. Broadening your Horizons‘.will be your top priority^.Your heart, is '-definitely In' the right place, i o you .will be Ironing out difficulties, soothing Cruffled feathers and generally^ putting your best diplomatic foot forward. If you • are trying to sell o r recommend anything a t the moment charm will be your -p o te s t asset. Cali my Leo'tlne'y hear- m o r e . V


6 9 V I R G O


No <^!5Srgoihg’tb puli the‘wool over jrour eyes'or pull a fast one on,you where money Is concerned. With Mars in your chart area of joint finances and co-operation for the' next few weeks you will be determined to fight for your rights in a s h and emotional matters. Maybe you are being just a touch too analytical about your feelings, stantfng back to dissect them,-rather than plunging into emotional situations around you. If you can let go, you would find deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships. Call my Vi (go line to hear


- a - 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 0 Yog .will be. a great crusader for your^pw-beliefs-and. enthusiastic about’ LIBRA Sept 23-Oct


The next few weeks with Mars in your chart area of partnership will find close relationships both at work and at home more heated than usual Partners will be fiery tempered and rather irritable but you may also find yourself snapping and sniping. Your ability to sparkle in the spotlight Is certainly attracting a stream of compliments, if not new admirers. You wiP be flirting, having fun. and trying to duck out of boring chores as much as possible. Call my Libra line to hear more.


S C O R P I O


® 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 1 Oct 24-Nov 22


Your nose will be firmly stuck to the grindstone as duty comes first. You will have to push indulgences and pleasure activities to one side to concentrate on becoming more efficient and better organised. Venus, planet of love and indulgence, is moving through your house of home and family matters, so adding elegant touches to your Intimate surroundings will be a top priority. Having beauty around will make you fee! happier. Get out the colour charts, buy a few more pot plants and see what you can do. Call my Scorpio line to


hefrmore. 0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 * 7 2 S A G I T T A R I U S Nov 23-Dec 21


Suddenly your energy will soar and your exuberance will be out oh display. You will feel passionately enthusiastic about the better things of life - love, leisure, pleasure, children and sport. Thoughtful gestures from everyday companions are making you feel admired and appreciated. You are beginning to discover you do not have to move far from your normal routines to find affection. It may not be grand passion but It Is rather pleasant Make the most of the good times. Call my Sagittarius line to hear more.


0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 3


. Home,'family and domestiematters may be tricky since you will not rest or sit stiD easily. You seem to.be all revved up.whh no where to go, so you may


C A P R I C O R N - ? ^ : Dec 22-Jari 19


find yourself prowling around reorganising everything and everyone dose at hand. You do have a taste forwhat Is fine and elegant eyen more so than usual a t the moment If your extravagances look like outrunning your, budget then • turn your creative skills to earning more money. All it takes Is Imagination and


^ 0 9 0 6 5 iB 9 4 1 7 4


WI Mrs Kay Hopkinson welcomed everyone to a , lively and enjoyable Janu­ ary meeting and said she was pleased to see non­ members from the village. Guest speaker Mr Tony


Natural elements President of Grindleton


Robinson gave a talk about "Man and the Nat­ ural Environment", illus­ trated with beautiful slides and packed with interest and information about the natural history of the world in which we live and the effects which we have had upon it - and it upon us. Thanks were expressed to Mr Robinson by Mrs Anne Marshall for his excellent presentatiori.. A competition for ari


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effort Then you can afford a good many more treats. Cal! my Capricorn line to hm r rm re .


A Q U A R IU S !■ . - p g ? :i Jan 20-Feb 18


For the next few weeks Vour working routines will be speeded up. Short distance journeys and a great many stimulating conversations will keep your adrenaline, flowing faster;'Though it's also likely to,'make you heated;or


impatient a t times, just as, well Venus, planet of love and Indulgence, Is In your own sign.-That will help you smooth down any rough edges. Admirers will not be In short supply. You will be wearing your heart on your sleeve, expressing your feelings of affection rather directly, and generally getting what you want


s ^ ^ ^ ! ^ ^ 6 :' 5 8 9 :4 i ' 7 5 : Fc-b iw y ia ta o


You will be keen tomake'mdre money, than usual over,the next few, weeks. And there's nothing like' motivation^ produce rw lts . A ra th e r flambovant


lifestyle will appeal to you so you wit] need more surplus arountLfThough love may not come as easily, partly because you are holding back.-maybe over sensitive to rejection. You feel you would rather shut yourself away than let your feelings show. Just don’t let opportunities for romance slide by because you cannot force yourself to speak out about who you fancy. Call my Pisces


0 9 0 6 5 8 9 4 1 7 6 | TAROT 0906 589 4177 • BIRTHDATE 0906 589 4178 •. PERSONAL HOROSCOPE 0906 589 4179 ■ In association with Advertiser and l imes AThe Clitheroe I _ L J ^ rp


‘‘^Holidays are organised especially for us by ABTA. bonded tour operators;for your protection '


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Valentine’s Weekend in Paris


- : bed and continental breakfast in a 2nd hotel in the .1.«- 'GreaterParis/Ue deFrance region .Twin bedrooms, c with private bathroom •


Price includes • Local departure points • Return travel by British coach • Return Channel crossing • 2 nights -.


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from £ 8 5 per person sharing' 3 davs - 15th February


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Marsden is to be the speaker a t an event in Knowle Green Village Hall on February 6th. Her subject will be "The Flesh Eating Bug", a disease her son died from some time ago and which has led her to form a self-help group for other sufferers of the disease and their families and to raise awareness. The evening will com­


Local lady Mrs Doreen Memorial-Institute on


Saturday at a whist and domino drive organised by the management com­ mittee. Mrs E. Hartley was MC for dominoes, while Mrs E. Jackson oversaw the whist tables. Whist winners were:


fgame wa^postponed yet Redpath and Mr F. F al- \-jnstitu te on February again, a§a it will be hop-


# TUevsecona ? h ^ : 's A special prize was won £ g RIMINGTON


by Mrs E. Charnley and MC was Mr G.A. Holden.'


. Football Club’s first team .. on Saturday, with a 4-0 defeat by Skipton Bull­ dogs. Three regular first team players were missing


I t was a disappointing result for Grindleton


due to holidays and sus-


ings are now being held in Read United Reformed Church bn ’Tuesday


Slimming down Weight Watchers meet­


registration until Febru­ ary 16th.


team beat Rock Rovers 1- 0 on Saturday. Ross Bew- ley scored the goal and Dave Swarbrick was named msin-of-the-match.


Football, Read United FC first


Social time Winners at the whist


d A t reraim s Dearing, joint 2, Mrs M.. Rimington Memorial Ion.


drive held on Monday evening in Read Constitu­ tional Club were: Ladies- Mrs M. Dearing, Mrs E. Chamley. Gents - Mr B.


ington and Middop golden jubilee comiriittee, leading up to the main celebra­ tions on June 3rd. A quiz night will take place in


\;15tli and teams of six are


invited to take part. On May 6th, also in the


institute, a race night has been organised. On June 3rd itself, as part of the village celebrations, there will be a bonfire which will form part of a chain of beacons running through-


_ SLAIDBURN


mence with a glass of wine at 7-30 p.m. and the talk commence at 8 p.m. Tick­ ets available from Mrs Jean Procter on 01254 878447.


animal made from vegeta- members r Tnvlni-nTid v.Church


Tiyr-„ t- .. ,-HviH., fnr the comine -this yeaf in St Peter and * the^Life and Music of , • President Mrs Jean ined a wide variety oi . . . . . gt peter and-’ft-n.»?>T.5K'aiwt iur«si« nf ■ P m U m t , 1 mprnhprs ■ areVl.neear!‘er


"Streamwatch” monitor­ ing the,water and life .in /


made for outings to see' "The Magic Flute” in Pre-,


Grindleton Brook. Arrangements were


; in'SYice,: which this year is -;p0etic and musical facets Steen, past- president and tor- Sbeing held at 2 p.m.


er, reVealed the romantic,: ^memory of Mrs Barbara nf


A; competition for a helpedwith.tt^hristaias , Scottish - .^memento; party and took-part.in the


thanked members who


members will attend the again in St Leonard's dinner at Mytton Fold Church, Langho, tomor- Hotel, organised by • row evening at 7-30 p.m. Billington and Langho Everyone is invited. WI, to commemorate the • There will be a meeting


Russell Watson At Wembley Arena


Price includes: • one night’s bed & continental breakfast based on a room with private facilities at a 3 star hotel in the Hcathrow/Slo’ugh area • A ticket for Russell’s concert on a Saturday evening (value £20) • Return coach transfers between


your hotel and Russell’s concert • A short guided tour of London ' • Return coach navel between pick up point and London , ■ .'a ■ ”• • ■ ■


i from £99 2 days - 6th April


Valentine’s Weekend in Amsterdam


■ Price includes: • Executive coach travel direct from - local area • Convenient Channel crossings • All coach.-;-.


' transfers included • En-route visit to Bruges \2 nights - ■' - accommodation at a 3-star hotel \yithin coaching ’. :;. !. distance of Amsterdam* All rooms with full private ;,:u >v - facilities • Continental breakfast at the hotel -


/ ' from £ 8 9 per person sharing' i t‘ 3days - 8th February


from only £ 1 5 4 5 days - 11th March


Valentine’s Mystery Break


**">facilities in a 3-star hotel • Valentine’s Dinner and •; : - Dance • Full English Breakfast ..Visits to places of»f ' ,” i


-Price includes » Coaching throughout r One night’s.^ accommodation in a shared twin room with en-suite'


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interest en-route - -V


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!from £ 6 9 . 9 5 per, person sharing 2 (lavs - 16th February


awarded to Mrs E. Jack- son, Mrs M. McPherson and Mrs L. Marklew. Mrs Keighley thanked all who contributed and


Dornoch All inclusive


newspaper • All you can eat for breakfast and dinner • A glass of house wine with dinner * 3 daytime sightseeing excursions v-;. Lunchtime refreshment pack each day • Tea, coffee and biscuits,


Price includes • 4 nights accommodation - A morning daily


served daily • Nightly entertainment ..Unlimited drinks at the. , hotel’s bar (as advertised on arrival), between 6pm and 11pm :


asked for ideas and sugges­ tions of how to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee. Mrs Mary Parker asked for names of members


LANGHO yit ,


enter tne county,.quiz anQi;;|.h00j,rKpr fiTYipfrv. t.hRSf»r_ involved


Christian Unity, the Knowle Green Congrega- ■ tional Church members , are once again to meet : together in worship with of


Christian unity To mark the week for


Ladies - Mrs R. Brooks- bank, Miss M. Jeffs, Mrs A. Day. Gents - Mr I. Hartley, Mr R. Barker, Mrs H. Grainger. Dominoes: Mrs M.


Parkes, Mr J. Oddie, Mr C. Wiseman, Mr P. Met­ calfe, Mrs P. Oddie, Mr R. Knight. Raffle: Mr Pye, Mr D.


v Musical interlude


iuucia m u u the RG i*'-'. fulljriembership by-the and


lvrrc'unntiTisnn miT - ^““ day a t 2 p.m. The duced guest, speaker Mr Dorothy Maskell and Mrs ll i n ^ a ^ d e S w o f V ^ itedsel^ ce^ llbeh^ST om ,D u f f who spoke of, Alice Sutcliffe,


in Rochester °iT>'.Keighley, who.also intro- the CE' ' prebiderit',*-Mrs-Helena


A competition,for a Scottish souvenir was won by Mrs Mary Bolton, Mrs


the New Year, members of Slaidburn WI were given an insight into the life and music of Robert Bums by Mr Thomas Duff, with the help of Mr James Parker. Mr Duff discussed the


Burns' night At the first meeting of


bles. The competition tro­


They illusttated their 'ing. Arrangements were vided and all are welcome, w


Hodgefield, Billingto.n Gardens, Billington, ori Tuesday at 2-15 p.m.


- : - O utdoor clothing and equipment for everyone in St Leonard's Church on • helped in any way to make’ wishing


was read from the local to the Heart of England m ___ ___ c o ™ - March.


B


representative of the Cys­ tic Fibrosis .Research Trust, for the donation of


£168 raised at the concert. Thanks were expressed to the band of carollers whose Christmas tour had raised £208 for the British Lung Foundation. A party of WI members


At the Christmas party in December, members


Jff92£y-‘ ^ r Hin -v '


are to attend the musical _____ ___ _______


There will be^a.Holy "Sweet Charity^in the- wasthanked tiyJMfs Jean Communion semcelri the parish hall in February.: j’arker. ,


Community -Robin, The annual Rimington Mrs Betty Bainbridge and Middop children's *


' was presented with a gift


party takes place in the on leaving the secretary's memorial institute on Jan- office, and Mrs Lena Daw-


survey, held in Read and Simonstone,'wiU.be pre­ sented and discussed at a public meeting to be held in Read CE School, at 7- 30 p.m. on Wednesday. All residents are' invited.


Survey. ■ ' The findings of a recent


uary 26th a t 2-30 p.m. with fancy dress parade at 3 p.m., followed by tea and a junior disco. Cakes for the party will be welcome from anyone wishing to donate some. Two teams fromRim-


ington WI are to'travel to Billington to take part in the LFWI fun quiz on January 29th. Ideas were put forward


for the next meeting, which coincides with the


date of the Queen's acces­ sion to the throne in 1952. Mrs Janet Duerden reported on the recent meeting of Rimington and Middop golden jubilee committee. Mrs Edith Peel read


son was congratulated on her 90th birthday. A coriipetition for a


Christmas tree ornament was won by Mrs Edith Lawson, June Carr and Mrs Alice Sutcliffe. Prizewinners for the party games were Mrs-Mary Cowking and Mrs Marion Parry. The next meeting will be on February 6th.


Young Farmers' Club travelled to the Megabowl, Preston,; to compete in the regional tenpin bowling competi­


Bowling Members of Slaidburn


tion. Next week's meeting


birthday greetings, and town crier Mrs K. Briscoe gave details of forthcom­ ing village and local events.


Golden jubilee Several fun events have been organised by Rim­


will be a visit to Ultra­ frame. Members should meet at the Parker's Arms, Newton, at the earlier time of 6-45 p.m. Adviso­ ry members welcome. Telephone Judith on 01254 826236 with names of those attending.


WADDINGTON


“' its health-giving-proper-11 Week of Prayer for Christ- ties: It can be made into ian Unity will be held in


. been tested worldwide,for __ ____


Waddington WI, held in the Methodist school­ room, president Miss Hylda Emsden welcomed everyone and introduced guest speaker Mrs Angela Moseley, who spoke on "Changing the Health of the Nation - Aloe Vera". She brought along the plant and told how it had


Healthy tips;; ; At the meetirig of


juice or taken in tablet form as a food supple­ ment, and can be most helpful for arthritis, IBS, colitis and many more ail­ ments. Miss Moira Walker


' and left everyone with a smile on their faces. She


and guests enjoyed a pre­ sentation of dialect read­ ings by Mrs Christine Thistlethwaite, who also gave an amusing and entertaining insight into family life with her poetry


welcome to friends to join


Sunday at.11-34 a:m..for thepre-Christmas village .C hU ie i^ P ^ f e g ^m S in the service, adults or children ni Year, carol concert such a happy, >.to see.;SwMt C y.-^ 6 orabove who would iike success. A letter of thanks f 1


WHALLEY


Abbey winners Whist winners at the


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Ciitheroc Advertiser & Times, 3 King Street; Clithcroe ./


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Rib sch


by Tim Procter


“A N A T IO N A "good teaching" re


J-ord is being claime ►


by Ribblesdale Hig tSchool Technolog


College, Clitheroe. Its OFSTED repo


Abbey Senior Citizens' drive in Whalley were: Mrs P. Wooff, Mrs J. Walmsley, Mrs G. Walms- ley (cons). Dominoes: Mrs M.


Harrison; joint 2, Mrs M. Maden and Mrs E. Brown, Mrs S.. Baxter


(cons). Members were remind­


ed of the AGM on March 2nd at 4 p.m. followed by whist and dominoes.


A minister's tale At the first meeting of


the year for Whalley Methodist Church Ladies' Evening Fellowship, the speaker was the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. He spoke about his work with young people, from his early days in the London area, to more recent times with the homeless in Burnley. He compared the activities of the '60s and '70s with work done today, and stressed the need for the Church to continually update its provision for young people. Mr Cheese- man told of many amus­ ing incidents which had happened during his min­


istry. The next meeting will


be on January 25th and all ladies are welcome.


enjoyed Whalley Flower Club's meeting last week. The theme of Lesley Smith's demonstration was "Just for Pleasure" and incorporated both modern and traditional floral designs. The next meeting is at


Flower club Everyone present


published this wee praises "a very effectit • school" which is i


' relentless pursuit excellence and has effe' tive strategies to ensu


/ th a t all pupils are inclu ed in its success. The inspectors fou that 91% of the lesso


- seen were good or bett ■ I with 54% very good : excellent. This is aroui the highest in the cou try and is a real streng


• of the school, says t , inspectors'report. Some lessons were


, excellent as to 1 "breathtaking." Learning is very go-


. school makes them eag to learn and aids the


' enthusiasm and beha iour throughout tl


1 of all the boys and gir whose very high level


. concentration in lesso "Pupils' attainment


very high in compar- to national expectatio in many subjects," sa the report. Creati writing is a particul strength throughout t


■ school whilst there "very high" attainme by b e tte r performi pupils in maths. There are high exp-


because Ribblesdalt teaching meets the nee


. tations of pupils in - - subjects and teache . knowledge and undi standing is very goc often being a key fac


’ in good learning. "The progress


the Whalley Methodist Hall on February 14th and Susan Fairhurst's demonstration will be entitled "Passion." Visi­ tors will be welcome and inquiries can be made to Mrs Jane Brown on 01200 441949.


a special service for the


Special service On Sunday at 6-30 p.m.


Whalley Methodist Church led by the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. A warm welcome is extend­ ed to all friends to attend this special service.


thanked Mrs Moseley for a most interesting talk and demonstration. Members were remind­


Lowe, Mrs D. Atkinson, Mrs Lowe and Mrs S. Barker.


background to the music written by, Robert Burns and translated some of the lyrics from the songs. The audience was enthralled as the music was played by Mr Parker on his cassette recorder. Mr Duff and Mr Park­ er were thanked for their


ington WI, Mrs Christine able talk by Mrs Mar- Parker was welcomed into garetShaw.


At the meeting of Rim- informative and pleasur- . .


1 are well motivated, sh considerable enthusi for their work and c< centrate well upon th


• pupils throughout t school is very good. T'


", tasks. "They acquire t


intended skills, kno edge and understand because their effort ;.pace of working ^excellent. Very little t


‘ 'is ever wasted." The excellent relat


- school create a climat ; harmony and frien


ships throughout


n ness based on mut respect. These and mutual support betw


~ pupils and staff not - lays a firm foundat for learning, but ref


ed of a lunch at Waddow Hall, the forthcoming birthday party and the spring council meeting in Southport on March !4th when a delegate wiil be required. Afterwards, Mrs Jean


' Mrs Adelaide Hoodless in 1897, and it soon spread throughout the land, to America and on to Wales and Ireland.


The next meeting on •


mnntta'Twn teams will: St Paul’s RC Church, and .'Robert Burns". Mr Duff, -Parker, asked members to 3 ' 'People are asked to note /assisted by Mr Jim Park- stand in silent reflection in Underwood, Mrs Weaver,


Mrs "Whittam and Mrs M. Wigglesworth. !


; : of Scotland's much-loved committee member who . son'. Thanks were died recently. '. : ; C expressed by Mrs Susan , Mrs Parker V also ' Day. v , . .


ston ln° February; and : ;P e 3C e pM y erS . f ^ t o i ^ t a W d ^ d ^ I x a r o l singirig^Wlien £171 "Singing in the Rain" in •‘ t: A prayers for peace serT i tplay,)?^^^from north was collected for the P^rat Manchester in July. Two vice will be held once of the border. Points were Responders Group. She


WEST BRADFORD


Welcome visitor A special visitor will be


a t West 1 - Bradford Methodist Church on


Sunday at 2 p.m. Chair­ man of North Lancashire District of the Methodist Church the Rev. Stephen Poxon, extends a warm


hostesses will be Mrs D . :


Entwistle and Mrs Jean Oldroyd each told her own: story of how the WI first began. I t was started in Stony Creek in the wild outback of Canada by a


cling banks in Sabden have been put to the parish council. Ribble Val- iey Council's new recy­ cling officer, Mr Peter McGeorge, wants to introduce more recycling banks for cans, paper, materials, etc., and has asked the parish council if Sabden is interested in any more recycling facili­ ties. Suggestions for possi­ ble sites are wanted.


Recycling Plans for more recy­


February. 12th will be th e . ers taking up space on birthday party, and tea Sabden village car park. The parish council has


, .. beingreceivedabouttrail-


Car park ' Complaints are still


contacted the borough council about the prob­


lem, because car parking space is at a premium in the village.


t*Fbrjmore|;, N ew s from


SlillSife s e e p a g e Gairloch All Inclusive


Price includes * 4 nights accommodation • Bedroom 'with private facilities • Welcoming drinks reception • A morning daily:


newspaper per room * All you can eat for breakfast and dinner * A glass of house wine with dinner * 3 daytime sightseeing excursions • Lunchtime refreshment pack each day • Nightly


entertainment • Unlimited drinks at the hotels bar (as advertised on arrival) between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.


only £ 1 3 9 5 davs - 4th February Easter in Spain


-. twin room accommodation in a s t a r hotel on the Costa " Brava • Continental breakfasts and evening meals in the ’ '


’ hotel*AvisittoBarcelona” '


«' from only £ 1 9 9 8 days - 30thMarch


This is a small selection of our holidays, for a full selection of holidays or a free brochure contact Sharon Crymble on 012S2 832436 fax: 01282 435332, email: sharon.crymble@rim.co.uk or visit our website at: www.eastlancasbireonlme.co.uli/travel


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Price includes • Return ‘Overnight Express’ coach travel Return channel crossings via ferry/Eurotunnel • 5 nights


~ the very good prog made by pupils in t personal developmen


Drea Fra


the c


, dream come true The Read mothe


four is among


.! cashire's latest cr~ - teaching success st


-- to classrooms all ov- ■: county after compl “ the Graduate Regis Teacher Progran


who have been welcc


WHILE many of would love, Fra


r - 'T h is scheme, rui [ Lancashire County i . ncil, gives experie ■ ; graduates alrea - work the chance to j sider entering the t ! ing profession by off 1 them the opportuni I continue to work • they train. i_ Mrs Freeman • Woodhead Road always wanted to


! with children, pa ! larly those with s" needs, so the schem ■just right for her. Before she ha


■ family, daughters- i (16), a pupil at Cli ‘ Royal Grammar ~ ' and three sons Beri ! 13-year-old Anti


; Cream < compe


K ' - ' I | AN im p o r ta n t -


; mentary prints fol ' presented at a m- i of the Ribblesdale ; era Club. ! Thephotograpli ; the cream of this ' competition entri ! the Lancashir ' Cheshire Photog I Union. They, i viewed with ent


' I last year’s Photo [ Alliance of Great


1 competition on b ‘ the two counties. 2 - xhecommen'


j was a little diffi » hear due to the - s of some back music, so chai


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