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—-———; ............... ................ -CHATBURN Peacehaven - - Members of Chatburn.; Methodist;


Church held their-Christmas morning ser-, vice in Peacehaven. I t was conducted by the Rev. Stephen Foster. A collection for. the Methodist Homes for the Aged realised


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on Sunday a t 10 a.m. when the preacher will be the minister, Mr Foster. This will include the annual covenant service and


Holy Communion! The official opening and dedication will


take place on the weekend of: March 15th and 16th when the Rev. Amos Cresswell and the Rev. A. Ward Jones, both former minis­ ters,'will conduct services..


CHIPPING


Giolden jubilee Members of the Mothers’ .Union a t St


Bartholomew’s Church, Chipping, are to celebrate 50 years since the group started. The MU a t the church was founded in 1952, with the first enrolment being in Jan­ uary 1953.


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There is to be a special Jubilee Songs of Praise on January 12th a t 3-30 p.m. fol­


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to Mrs Molly Leese and Mrs Evelyn Tyson, founder members and present a t the first meeting 50 years ago. “We want as many past members as pos­


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61252. DOWNHAM


Turkey and tinsel Christmas festivities started in Down­


ham Village Hall on December 21st when a turkey and tinsel evening was held. I t was organised by Mrs Eileen Wilson and her band of willing helpers. A four-course meal was served by the


younger villagers and those attending enjoyed seasonal music and singing by Mr Jim Parker and Mrs Frances Prince. Seasonal stories and jokes were inter­


spersed with carols, which the replete audi­ ence joined in with gusto, helped no doubt by beer and wine. In her role as WI president, Mrs Wilson


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ft hardy faithful carol singers visited Twiston, •Cand on Christmas Eve Downham village •Swhen £211 was raised.’This will be divided < between choir funds and the Blue Peter


; Water Aid Appeal. Downham Church Choir members thanked all who donated • and all who joined them to help keep an old


: tradition alive. ■ Villager.youngsters took to the stage at


■ in St Leonard’s Church on Christmas Eve : afternoon, when they performed their nativ­ ity play to very proud parents and grand­


parents. The short, very moving nativity, under


' .’the direction of Mrs Olivia Assheton and performed in beautiful costumes, was


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ft enjoyed by all who attended. I t is hoped it • will become once again an annual event. The annual carol service was held at St


Leonard’s Church on Sunday morning. The Rev. Alan Reid officiated and Mrs Adele Pridding was the organist. Lessons were read by Lady Clitheroe,


Mrs Jill Cragg, Mr Bob Swarbrick, Mrs Judith Nixon, Chris Young, Graeme Robin­ son, Thomas Binns, th e Hon Ralph Assheton and the Rev. Reid. Popular carols were sung and enjoyed by


the congregation and seasonal greetings were exchanged after the service.


GISBURN


Born in a stable A large and appreciative congregation


gathered in Gisburn Parish Church on Christmas Eve for the annual re-enactment of Christ’s birth, “Born in a Stable”, which was written and produced by members of


the youth group. Played against a simple backcloth of


scenery, the youth group members acted as n a r ra to rs as the s tory of the Na tiv ity unfolded, with the young people of the Tower Club playing the parts of the Holy Family, shepherds, angels, kings and ani­


mals. An additional member of the cast was


the friendly little donkey, which is a regu­ lar favourite of the yearly production. After the very inspiring and enjoyable


performance everyone mingled in seasonal fellowship over light refreshments. On Christmas Eve, the church was again


filled for the service of midnight commu­ nion, led by the Rev. Canon Ken Phillips, and on Christmas morning, the Rev. Eric Kyte welcomed a numerous congregation for a family communion service.


GRINDLETON


Standing room , . There was standing room only a t the


Christingle and crib service held a t St Ambrose’s Church, Grindleton, on Christ-


mas E v e . Children from the congregation '■


! 1 Later in the service, the Christingles were distributed and carols were sung by candle­ light - it was a lovely start to the Christmas festival. The service was conducted by the Rev. Canon D.W. Mewis and organist was


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Mr J.E. Pye. There were also good congregations at


th e f irs t communion of Christmas on Christmas Eve and at the communion ser­ vice on Christmas Day morning.


Epiphany party A reminder th a t all parishioners of St


Ambrose’s Church, Grindleton, are invited to an Epiphany party on January 10th from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school hall and parish room. A hot-pot supper will be provided, but people should take their own drinks. In order to help with catering numbers,


those attending should sign the list a t the back of the church or contact Mrs C. Pye, tel. 441507, before January 8th.


KNOWLE GREEN


Whist drive The Christmas whist drive in Knowle


Green Village Hall will be held on Monday at 7-30 p.m. There will be plate supper and tea included in the admission price of £2.


Cooking for kids A children’s cookery workshop entitled


“Cooking for Kids” is being held in Knowle Green Village Hall on January 25th. Aimed a t the seven to 11 age group the workshop runs from 10-30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs £5, including a light lunch. Places are limited and must be booked,


tel. 01254 878447. MARTIN TOP


Special service On a warm Christmas Day morning, the chapel on the hill was aglow in celebration.


. There was a short service at Salem Congre­ gational Chapel, Martin Top led by Mr Herbert Moorhouse, who also spoke on Jesus coming to rescue us all from the pre­


sent evil age. At the close “Joy to the World” was


h e ar tily sung. Offerings for the Home Churches Fund amounted to over £50. Organist was Mrs.Ethel Hartley-


Singing for supper A small party of four adults met at Salem


Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, to tour the area carol singing. The singers were accompanied by Mr John Thomson, of Ribchester, who provided much wel­ comed music on keyboard. The route covered some of the outlying


homes of th e area and the hamlets of Newby and Stopper Lane. During the tour the singers were much appreciated receiving many offers of sweets.


elebrations for


yet another year of success at


Oakhill College


OAKHILL COLLEGE held i ts an n u a l prizegiving ceremony a t Mytton Fold Farm Hotel, celebrating n o t only th e achieve­ ments of its pupils, but also the growth and development of the school. With construction s ta r tin g on the new


preparatory school building, substantially increased demand for places, with Year 7 in ta k e for 2003 a lre ad y being oversub­ scribed, the Oakhill dream of being the top school of its kind in the Ribble Valley was fast becoming a reality, said principal Mr Philip Mahon. The audience of staff, friends, parents,


pupils and past pupils, were welcomed by Katrina Baron (head girl) with a particular­ ly warm welcome being given to the Rev. Father Leo Heakin who was in attendance as guest speaker and to hand out the prizes. Mr Anthony Baron, chairman, highlight­


ed the vision and priorities th a t the board of governors was following to co ntinue to expand all aspects of the educational and social provision a t Oakhill. Mr Mahon gave the annual report cover­


ing the milestones - academic, social and sporting over the past year. He concluded th a t Oakhill’s success had been due to its ab ility to meet what pa rents were really looking for in a school and i ts distinctive moral vision from its Catholic foundation. The audience was also treated to several


musical interludes performed by the wind group, the school choir and soloist Daniel Caton on the keyboard. The evening concluded with the school


hymn, proceeded by th e vote of thanks , which was given by Robert Walmsley (head hoy), who also announced to the audience’s great amusement, th a t Mr Baron had won the "sweep" on the length of the principal’s speech.


Awards for Notable Achievement The McKiernan Cup for service to the school:


Janine Myerscough. The Bradshaw Cup for good gen­ eral progress: Francesco Pilhtteri. The Finley Cup: Janine Myerscough. Award for Service to the school as head boy: Nicholas Woodruff, head giri: Lisa Holmes. The Rikki Crooke Memorial Shield for spe­ cial achievement: Owen McLennan. The Mary Finch Award For Achievement In Music: Lisa Holmes. The Pupils’ Cup for Commitment to tho School and the Ruth Coates Award for Outdoor Education: Nicholas Woodruff.


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Best-kept accolades for


IT was a night for accolades in the village of Grindleton when members of the parish council had the enjoy­ able task of presenting awards to the licensees of the two village hostelries. The Buck In n and th e Duke of York Hotel both won highly-com­


mended c er tif ic ates in th is y e a r ’s Best-Kept Village Competition for outstanding features of the village and received their awards from chair­ man of the parish council Coun. Mrs JoanCradock. P ic tu red above a re Miss Joyce


West and Miss; Margaret Evans, of the Buck Inn, receiving their award from Coun. Cradock. The picture below shows Jeremy


an d K a th ry n Williams receiving their award from Coun Cradock a t the Duke of York, (s)


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•built up the crib with the figures as the Christmas story was related and carols were,


After a good evening’s singing in cold, VinnpH i-.hev would all have a really good, _: tr,


but dry weather conditions, the party was- warmly welcomed into the home of Mrs Edith Peel and Philip a t Fir Trees Farm, Rimington, for tasty sandwiches, mince pies and chocolate cake provided by Mrs Peel and Mrs Kathleen Smith.


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More carols were sung round a roaring fire which warmed everyone up


ft- During the evening £111 was raised for


: Derian House Hospice and the money was added to the amount raised by the WI carol singers on the previous evening, bringing the total to well over £300.


NEWTON


Carol service A service of lessons and carols was held in


Newton United Reformed Church. Lessons were read by Mrs M. Beattie, Mrs M Cook, Mrs M. Pinder and Mrs E. Waterworth who also played the organ. After the service tea and mince pies were


served to everyone. PENDLETON


Nativity service The church was full for the crib service and nativity at All Saints’ Church, Pendle­


ton, on Christmas Eve. The children of the Sunday school per­


formed “Come to a Pa r ty”. Taking part were Harry Whitwell, Isabella Kenyon, Emily Whitwell, Olivia Thomber, William Whitwell, Sarah James, George Cowperth- waite and Katie Thomber. Bibles were presented to the Sunday


school youngsters. Thanks were expressed to Steve and


Christine Dilworth, of the Swan with Two Necks, and their customers for raising the money for the Bibles and material for the costumes, and to Mrs Linda Sagar for mak­


ing the latter.


Recycle There is the chance for villagers to recycle


all that Christmas waste paper at the fort­ nightly collection which takes place on


Tuesday. Paper should be left in the bags provided


and anyone who has lost their white sack can leave paper in carrier bags.


Dustbins Dustbins will be emptied in Pendleton


tomorrow. The refuse service returns to the normal Thursday collection day next week.


RIMINGTON


Carols galore I t was standing room only at Rimington


Memorial Institute for the annual Riming­ ton and Middop village carol concert. Rimington WI president Mrs H. Keigh­ ley welcomed everyone, saying th a t she


hoped they ld


sing. • And sing they did in a programme that contained the story of the Nativity in Bible passages, interspersed with poems, solos,


: carols, readings, and a delightful interlude of musical items, carols and poetry by the young people of Martin Top Chapel and the


village. Mrs E. Hartley accompanied the singing


on the Memorial Institute's electronic organ and, a t the close, Mrs Keighley thanked all those who had arranged the concert and all the readers, soloists and young folk for a super evening, inviting everyone to stay for mince pies and a cup of tea. The collection of £166 is to go to research


;into the little known but distressing Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.


ft Readers were Shaun Hartley, Mr A. Hollingworth, Mrs G. Morpeth, Mrs C. Nicholson, Mrs E. Robinson, Mrs L. Marklew, Mrs E. Jackson, Mr J. Knapp, Mrs B. Spencer, Miss K. Margnissen, Mr D. King, Mr A. Walters, Mrs C. Thistleth- waite. Musical solos were given by Miss S. Knipe, Mrs E. Hacking, Miss R. Pate, Miss S. Moorhouse, Mr J. Thoms, Mr R. Morpeth and Mr D. Nicholson (Three Kings), Richard, James and Andrew Hart­ ley, Tom For re st, Emma and Michael Lund, K a a t Margnissen and Caroline


Winckley. The concert proved to be a most success­


ful and happy start to the festive season in Rimingtoii and Middop.


Singers welcomed A full moon and clear, frosty air made


ideal conditions for the small, but stalwart band of carol singers who toured the lower


half of Rimington village. They were welcomed wherever they


called and, fortified with mince pies and mulled wine at a couple of stops along the way, they pressed on to Bridge End, where they were delighted to discover that the col­ lection amounted to £204. The amount is to be added to the pro­


ceeds of the Martin Top Chapel carol tour of the top end of Rimington and donated to Derian House Children's Hospice.


TOSS1DE


Tricks and spots There was a full house for the annual


Christmas whist and domino drive held in Tosside Village H a ll. MCs were J. Kenyon and P. Metcalfe. W in n e rs were: S. T e n n a n t , M.


E dmondson, B. W ad d in g to n , M. Wellock, W. Bowker, T. Pike, R. Brown, R. Fairhurst, F. Lowe, M. Pye, F. Loft- house, E. Nowell, Neil Taylor, Sammy Joe Deelay, J. Walker, W. Wilson. Raffle: S. Hogg, M. Edmondson, G.


Pa rke r, R. Kenyon, I . Bo o thman , J. Walker, M. Cowking, J. Robinson, J.


Stainton. The n e x t drive will be on J a n u a ry


18th.


A PITH-HELMETED at] mystery, mayhem and mu dy brought science to life f l


one Clitheroe primary schcf Youngsters from St Jama


mary School enjoyed a perr “The Missing Link” by i the Quantum Theatre for I The theatre-in-educatiq


has been sponsored by lo 3M Neotechnic to tour scl


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PLANNING councillors j move in a controversy i being created where th e | permission for only four. A largely retrospective


the work a t the end te rn l 110 Whalley Road, Clithef drawn prior to a meetingl Valley Borough Council f Development Committee


Pupils


PU PILS from Sabden I School discovered th a t t l allowed to talk in class vT took par t in a new British Education Programme perl This is designed to teacl


the pupils a very old lesson team from BT enacted a p i


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