6 -Clitheroe Advertiser &mmos, July 25th, 2002


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Tea and chat The ladies of Ebenezer


Baptist Church, Billing- ton, will hold their tea and . chat afternoon next Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. . ■ .


D O W N H A M


to the open meeting of Downham Women's Insti­ tute when- Mrs. Christine Newhouse, Mrs Philippa McFall and Mrs Irene Brindle were given birth-, day cards.


Pearly couple Visitors were welcomed


evening were Mr David • and Mrs Jill Atkinson, of Barrowford, who are the honorary Pearly King and Queen of Lancashire. Their two dogs, Megan and Shula, accompanied them and all four wore pearly costumes of black, embroidered with hun­ dreds of pearly buttons and topped by matching


Guest speakers for the .. 1


hats.Mr and Mrs Atkinson gave a brief history of. "Pearlies" and their work ! for charity and this was followed by a fashion parade, of'.'the many-


■ % All sessions are open to boys and girls year 3 - year 7. v B IL L IN G T O N


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Mr John Radcliffe pro­ posed a vote of thanks. Raffle winners were


Mrs Mildred Pounder, Miss Elizabeth Bntcliffe, Mr Jack Tagg and; Mr John Radcliffe.


'50s-theme jubilee event planned for Sunday, August 4th, in St Mary's Hall, has had to be post­ poned. The organiser, Mrs Dee Bottoms, has broken her elbow in a fall and has reluctantly had to call off the event.


Postponed The family picnic and


Show time It is nearly show time


again for Sabden Horti­ cultural Society. The annual floral, horticultur­ al and handicraft show takes place on Saturday, August 17th, in St Mary's Hallat2p.m. " : ■ Entries for all the vari­


the club running so well. The next committee


h’O S S ID E


Social time A whist and domino


Village local i


PARISH councillors at Whalley


; want to see more officers patrolling the village. But the police say that their I


resources are being used in the places where there are most prob­ lems.


However, two additional con­


stables are being allocated to the area and foot patrolling mav be easier to fit in then.


drive held in Tosside 1 Institute was well-attend­ ed. MCs were Mr J. Keny­ on and Mr P. Metcalfe. Prizewinners were:


Ladies - M. Bleasdale, F. Jeffs, M. Coultherd, H. Grainger. Gents-W. Carr, E. Wilson, B. Garnett, J. Robinson. . Dominoes: J. Pye, A.


council, it was alleged that police failed to respond to a call auout a man being assaulted early one [ morning in Accrington Road, Whalley. "It is a talking point in the vil-


At a meeting of the parish


Taylor, R. Eden, A. Lowe, F. Lofthouse, A. Fox. Raffle: M. Wright, J.


on August 17th.


Sager, E. Fox, F. Taylor, J. Robinson and A. Cowk- ing. The next drive will be


ous classes will be accept­ ed by Mr Alan Cliff, 33 Pendle Street East, and Mr Alun Parfitt, TO Alston Close, up to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 15th.' Villager Mr Bill Camp­


bell has been invited to make the presentations at 2-15 p.m.


embroidered capes, hats and collars made by Mrs Atkinson for her dogs, MORE than 20 budding young w h o e n jo y e d the chance to tennis players turned out at


en“ - » , display of tap and Irish Williams.. , .


dancing wearing intricate • The youngsters, aged between costumes she designed and six and 15, were split into two made herself. The event '


was filmed by the BBC for Lancaster oxpressed a programme about pets. . , thanks> and reminded


b Mter supper Mrs Eliza- everybhe to return their eth Wngley outlined her ent ,forms {or the


visit to penman College ciitheroe Area WI Show, where she took part .m a . Mrs Edna Jackson gave weekend coupon the lus: . imembgrs her account o£


tory of Oxford mid its sur-.::..the intermediate general rounding countryside.


ed about the car treasure August lst at 7-30 p.m. in hunt, which will begin in the FestiVal Hall will be


Members were remind- The next meeting on ; .'njeetira in Bournemouth.


Chatburn at 6-30 p*m\.?n about rug making. Every- August 15th and also the one ^ welcome,


•11th' ■ Annual showV.i'P' The 'annual'slioM'of-


Downham and Twiston Garden Club will take place in Downham Village Hall on August 3rd. All classes are open to


cake stall at Downham Hall on Augjist.lOUyand^...


All-out! On Sunday, Grindleton


all ages of residents of Downham and Twiston. Entries of flowers, vegeta-. bles, photographs, jams, chutneys and baking plus open handicraft will be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon. Judging will be at 1


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T'” 'VTf Trophies galore for budding tennis stars


parade around the room to simonstone Tennis Club hoping the applause of the audi- ^ emu]ate Wimbledon champi-


ons Lleyton Hewitt and Serena


age groups and battled it out in front of their parents and friends who acted as umpires. . In the younger age group,


Matthew Riley took the trophy after beating Rebecca Calvert, while the older group had a Wimbledon feel to it as Katie


Draycott was in inspired form, thumping any loose delivery to the boundary. He reached his century in the final over of the innings, steering the home side to a total of 191 for four. Grindleton's players,


' months. “ i! Waddington' got off to


travelled away to play local rivals Waddington. After a dismal run of defeats stretching back to May, Grindleton were keen to get back into win­ ning ways. Stand-iri


p.m., open to the public at 2-30 p.m.; prizegiving at 3- 15 p.m. after .which all.


G IS B U R N


Grave topic "Dying and Finishing"


t___________ _____ hard work and enthusiasm exhibits must be collect- if they were to get a result. ed..


Ainsworth lost the toss and Grindleton were forced to field first. A shortage of bowlers meant that the visitors were going to have to rely on


skipper


Waddington got off to a solid start with Draycott


had stuck to the task, bowling and fielding as well as they haid done all season. The tea interval came as a welcome break. After tea, Grindleton set about the task of winning their first-match in two


Hopcroft and Stott enjoy­ ing a stranglehold over the visiting batsmen. Of the top order, only Middle- brough (11) and Wilkin­ son (12) managed double figures. At 36 for four another disaster loomed. Fortunately for Grindle­ ton, Taylor (32) played a typically cavalier innings allowing the visitors to salvage some "pride. But that was as good as it got. Grindleton were all out for 93. It was another bad day at the office; Next week, Grindleton are at home to Hurst Green, and


and: Hopcroft scoring spectators are advised at freely. The home side had amve early-


was the title of a lecture given by Mr Cliffe Astin to Gisburn WI members at their outing to Alston Hall.Longridge. After dinner and a


reached 51 before Taylor and wicket keeper Raw combined to run out Hopcroft (22). ; P. Hargreaves, brought into the attack by skipper


Walking tall Members of St


•laughter.


drink, Mr Astin first of all made clear that his sub­ ject was to do with grave-, yards and, despite the topic, there was frequent ,t&


were very clever and witty, gleaned from all over the. country, and his accompa­ nying slides complement­ ed and backed up the- entertaining research. ■


Some of the epitaphs ■ President Mrs Ann


'with Vaughton (22) before the latter was trapped lbw by Middlebrough. Skipper Ainsworth was using all his guile and cunning to . conjureupwicketSi.but


•. his twilight years.' , ; • • Draycott-began to step up the pace for the home side, sharing a stand of 50


Ainsworth, took a wicket August 10th. More details m the very next over when next week. Drinkall got: a thick edge; the ball flew through the air only for Chris Harg­ reaves to leap like a young Wayne:Sleep and take a. one-handed catch that he will dme out on well into


Ambrose .... Church, Grindleton, are organising a walk for anyone.interest- ed, to take place on


there will be a barbecue at The Dell, Sawley Old Road. Tickets are £5, available from Mrs C. Pye tel. 01200 441507.


On the same evening.


Bartrop beat her older sister, Jenny, to secure the crown. Their mother, and full time


tennis coach, Mrs Chris Bartrop, said: "I am proud of all the children who took part. Most of them come to tennis coaching and it was really great


in the village hall tomor­ row at 8 p.m. Admission is £5, which


includes supper, and there is a licensed bar. Pay at the door.


available for the jewellery workshop with tutor Mrs Ellen Darby on August 31st from 9-30 a.m. to 3-30 p.nL The cost is £20, including lunch and all


Workshop There are a few places


lng: •.* f,


to watch some of the matches which were played in great spir­ it."


Pictured are competitors and


officials gathered around the trophy table at the end of the event.


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anticipation of a memo­ rable day out. On arrival in Liverpool,


Sell-out Tomorrow night's pro­


the first activity was a guided tour of the city by yellow "duck", which later lived up to its name by plunging into the water to chug around on a floating tour of the dock area. A short walk away is


drinks, and this must be ;si,ed the gourmet'dishes^day on Sunday^Aug'ust Pald,?,Lt!1,e-tlin® 0f b°°k"‘ ariR the ever-flowing con-^ ’th,-'to replace t h e one ^ The nameplateawhich . - h - ’ _ zL 'vernations. Members were - j’


Heathcote's Restaurant, where a table for lunch was booked. Time just flew by as everyone rel-


Hall,' students will learn to make a beautiful silver brooch or pendant and how to decorate it with enamel. To book, tele­ phone 01254 878447. Names are also being


Fun day Sabden is to have a fun


At the, workshop. in , then in fine form for ithe-:;day which was washed The fun and sports,


nating in a viewing of Paul McCartney's exhibi­ tion. The next meeting on


taken for a children's workshop in the village hall on three Saturday afternoons, starting on September 14th. Children aged from five to 13, with tutor Jean Hoole, will make puppets for a pre­ sentation to be held in December. To book, phone 01254 878447; the cost is £3.


P E N D L E T O N


Treasure hunt A treasure hunt will


August 15th at 7-30 p.m. will have a French flavour. Prospective members will be very welcome.


S IM Q N S T O N E


stone should note that School Lane in the village is closed until September 1st.


Closed lane Residents of Simon-


S A B D E N


take place on Wednesday, organised by All Saints' Church, Pendleton. The hunters will leave the vil­ lage car park from 6-30 p.m.


S A W L E Y


Memorable day An action-packed and


Musical evening Residents of Knowle


Green are reminded of an evening with Tony .Berry, of the Houghton Weavers,


novel programme was drawn up by Mrs Helen Kelly for members of Saw­ ley WI's outing to Liver­ pool, when eight members with three guests and would-be members met in


On the road Ribble Valley MP Mr


afternoon will be held on the Holme from 2 p.m., when Mrs Diane Collinson and members of Sabden Toddler Group will organise games and a bouncy castle and slide for all the village youngsters to enjoy.


plafmed fori jubilee Mon-*"'


benches are now stained and varnished and in use.


| icommemorate .their spon- sors are being transferred to the new ones. The first batch of the


to the old benches to


Jubilee video Sabden's golden jubilee


celebration video is now on sale. The video was commissioned by the Holme Committee to record all the village's jubilee celebrations, and is now available from Mrs Eileen Lowe at 26 Whal­ ley Road or by ringing 773173.


Age Concern There was a new venue


Nigel Evans will visit Sab­ den during his summer surgery on Tuesday. He will be in the village,


in Clitheroe Road oppo­ site the garage, between 11 a.m. and 11-30 a.m. if; anyone wants to meet him or raise an issue with him.


while the parish is without a vicar, all church inquiries should go to churchwardens Mr Bernard Parfitt on 773759 or Mrs Val Darwent on 776962.


St Nicholas's In the interregnum


for the monthly luncheon of Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club. Improve­ ments are being carried out at St Mary's Hall, so the club moved to St Nicholas's Hall. Lunch was prepared by


new club strip has been delivered and sold. Polo shirts, sweatshirts and fleeces all in a choice of two shades of blue and with the club logo are available to members. The venture has been well received by nearly all club members and the second batch is on its


■arranged for Saturday, October 5th, at Whatley Golf Club. Tickets will be £10, the same as last year. The next club competi­


way. The annual presenta­ tion night has been


duction of "Raise The Roof" presented by the St Nicholas Players in the church hall is a complete sell-out. Services will continue as


will meet again on Tues­ day, August 6th, at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms. Members of the public are welcome to attend. If they wish to speak on a particular mat­ ter they are asked to con­ tact the clerk, Mrs Angela Whitwell, beforehand.


Council Sabden Parish Council


usual throughout the holi­ days, but the Sunday school is closed until Sep­ tember 8th.


year of the two Sabden junior schools went to Sabden Bowling Club for an afternoon's coaching and an introduction to the game. Under the supervi­ sion of Mr Alan Dewhurst, Sabden's own qualified coach, a team of players from the club showed groups of young­ sters how to play the game and one or two of its finer points. The weather was fine and the afternoon was enjoyed by all, and there were even one or two prospective champions! Five new spectators'


Bowls coaching Pupils from the top


Bradford Garden Club and guests who want to visit "Care" Stanley Grange, this evening for the monthly meeting should meet at 6-45 p.m. on the village hall car park. The annual village


Garden delight Members of West


show will be held on August 11th and entry forms are available from West Bradford. Post Office.


and domino drive, held in West Bradford Village Hall, there were 17 and a half tables in play. Whist winners were:


Drive winners . At the monthly whist


Our buddi


Ladies - J. Meyler, J. Waddington, E. Hartley, S. Tennant, M. Parker. Gents - T. Shaw, K. Ten­ nant, M. Davies, J. Keny­ on, B. Duckworth. Dominoes: J. Fisher, J.


YOUNG pupils of St Mary's RCI School, Langho, enjoyed a day I out in Clitheroe before classes fin-1 ished for summer. Among the highlights of the


day for Year 2 was a trip on the Ribble Valley railway line and a visit to the offices of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. The youngsters have beenj


Pye, E. Nowell, W. Cooke, C. Wiseman, J. Carr, I. Whalley. Raffle: J. Bristol, Mr


Barker, V.Sharp, S. Bark­ er, W. Marsden and K. Nowell.


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W H A L L E Y 'iirfnnor®-


Abbey 1 senior; citizens' drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Mrs P. Wooff, Mrs G. Walmsley. Gents- Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs H. Hardy. Dominoes: Mr J. Hart­


Whist winners at the


ley; joint 2, Mrs J. Peel and Mrs J. Bishop. Raffle: Mrs E. Cham-


ley.


Whalley Methodist Church hall on Saturday evenings at 6-45 p.m. for whist and dominoes. New members are always wel­ come. .


The club meets in


Pupils’ fond farewell


Mr and Mrs David and Doreen Wright and Mr Jack Haythornthwaite. Club chairman Mr Harold Jones introduced Mrs Pam Toothill, head occu­ pational therapist, and Mrs Janet Eddleston, health visitor at Whalley Health Centre, who spoke about their work. They answered numerous ques­ tions from the audience.


tion on Saturday is the President's Cup, an open club singles competition. The following weekend will see mixed doubles pairs competing for. the Walter Beesley Cup. Entries for this competi-. tion close next week. Many entries are coming in for the club's major open event, the Julia Whalley Memorial Tro­ phy. This is a doubles competition which is open to members of other clubs. The event may well be over-subscribed. The green is in excel­


lent condition and is playing really well. Many thanks have been expressed to all those who give their services to keep


THE annual leavers' din­ ner for Oakhill College, Whalley, took place at the Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green. It was attended by the


Year 11 students along with members staff. Principal Mr Phil


Mahon addressed the din­ ner with some key memo­ ries about the Class of '97. He thanked them indi­


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‘ Whalley's QE II playing fields ha the Charities Commissioners, t | council heard. As recently reported in the AdvS questions have been raised about I LplayingiieVds.i4u» ;


“ ‘ The- situation is .being lookedl ' Commissioners; who are expecj


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terra Counr-'Mrs’June Brown told ' that .the trustees recently/held ■ meeting. People wantedd to work ward the work being done for the lage by the various activities at tl


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vidually for the positive contributions that they had made to the school, adding: "You have been fortunate to see Oakhill develop in many ways as a school. You will be proud to say that you are a past pupil.”


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