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School will be singing tradi tional'carols together with new ones and afterwards mince pies and mulled wine will be served. Everyone wel come.
BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND
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bers of Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a talk and insight into the his tory of Skipton Building Soci ety and the services it pro vides, given by Clitheroe branch manager Michelle Clough. Next week’s meeting will be
a talk on bee keeping, mem bers should meet in the village hall at 7-40 p.m.
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mas will be celebrated with the book of common prayer service of Holy Communion. On Christmas Day itself,
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Toy service A parish Eucharist and toy
family communion for Christ mas takes place at 10-30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to some or all of these joyful celebra tions;
Farmers’ Club met on Mon day evening in the Festival- Hall for a poster making com petition to advertise the forth coming disco at Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn, on January 9th. Next week’s meeting will be
Painting for fun ' Members of Gisbum Young
carol singing around the vil lage, members to meet outside the Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m., finishing at the White Bull.
GRINDLETON
carol service will .take place in St Ambrose Church, Grindle ton, next Thursday at 7 p.m. The lessons will be read by representatives of the various village organisations and pupils of the primary school will also be taking part. After wards mulled wine, coffee and mince pies will be served in the parish room. The church will be decorat
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tist Church, Billington, are holding a carol service by can dlelight next Wednesday at 7- 30 p.m. Tea, coffee and mince pies
Candlelight Members of Ebenezer Bap
will be served after the service in the schoolroom and a warm welcome awaits everyone. Proceeds will go to Barnar-
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Gift from Santa Residents of the Manor
House Residential Home, Chatburn, were joyously entertained by 20 children from Chatbum Pre-school and their leaders who sang and performed the actions to many Christmas songs. The children were rewarded
for their efforts with a gift from Santa. The elderly resi dents were thrilled with the talents of the youngsters and an enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
CHIPPING
Party time The new president of Chip ping WI,' Mrs Rita Joyce, wel comed members to the meet ing and Christmas party in the village hall. An attractive festive supper
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tive lantern was won by Mrs Barbara Demaine. Raffle prizes were won by Mrs Jean Amery and Mrs Rosie Grave- stock and the birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Marina Smith. The first meeting of the
New Year will be in the village hall on January 7th at 7-30 p.m. Mr Paul Kidd will speak on being a Queen’s butler and the competition will be for a royal souvenir such as a com memorative mug, spoon, plate or piece of jewellery. Visitors and new members are wel come.
Christmas fair The Christmas fair held on
Sunday in Chipping Village Hall was a great success with over £1,500 being raised. Thanks were expressed to everyone who supported the event and helped organise a stall. There were several unclaimed raffle prizes, if any one requires further informa tion, contact 01995 61385.
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in Gisburn Festival Hall Mrs Lucy Newlove donated a pic ture worked in cross stitch of a girl entitled “Girl with Hare bell”, for a competition. The .total sum raised by
those who tried to guess the girl’s birthday was £326.10 which has been sent to Cancer Research by Mrs Newlove. ■ The lady who guessed the
ed for the Christmas festival on Wednesday morning from 9-30 a.m. onwards. Gifts of greenery, flowers or helpful ’ hands will be very much appreciated.
Waste paper The usual waste paper col
lection will take place in Grindleton today. Contribu tions of newspaper, magazines and cardboard can be left in' the space provided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall.
Christmas story Children aged three and
church to enjoy this relaxed Nativity service, suitable for all ages, starting at 11 a.m. The service will be led by the minister Mr Mark Sleet.
upwards from Grindleton Methodist Church carer and toddler group the Jam-Tots will be re-telling the Christ mas story on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to
service will be held in St Nicholas’s Church on January 4th to celebrate the Epiphany. People are invited to go along and present a small unwrapped gift at the crib. These will then be passed on to Derian House children’s hospice.
Body Shop
> Mince pies and mulled wine were enjoyed by visitors to a Body Shop evening at St Mary ’s RC School on Monday. Body Shop products were
on sale and one lucky shopper won a makeover. There was also a craft stall of Christmas items made or donated by par ents and friends and the event raised around £180 for the Friends of St Mary’s. They wish to thank everyone who supported the event.
event at Sabden Bowling Club on Saturday night when the club hosted a Christmas Cheese and Wine event. More than 40 people went
Christmas Villagers enjoyed a seasonal
Oakhill’s Christmas carols
A FARM hotel in Langho . was the venue for Oakhill
, College, Whalley’s annual: carol service. The celebrations at Myt-
; ton Fold Farm were enjoyed. : by the congregation of chil- ' dren from the senior, school and Years 5 and 6, along with teachers, parents and friends of the college. -Sam .Robbins and
Thomas Woodhead (Year 7) introduced the evening with
- rousing solo performances of verses from "Once In Royal
: David’s: City", followed by the congregation joining in.
Christmas fair Members of St John's
Church, are holding the annu al fair in the Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, on Saturday, from 11-30 a.m. until 3 p.m.. As well as the usual stalls, there will be lots of Christmas produce, including Mrs Whal- ley's Christmas puddings, as well as greenery and wreaths for sale. Father Christmas will find time to be present between noon and 1-30 pm.
New vicar The parishioners of St
John's Church are pleased to have finally found a new vicar. The Rev. David Crosby and his wife, Jen, of Yorkshire, will be arriving in the parish in April.
Wi Christmas party The Hurst Green Women's
Institute Christmas party will be held this evening at 7-30 p.m, in Bashall Barn's new function room.
Christingie The children of St Joseph's
RC Primary School will be participating in a Christingie service in St Joseph's Chapel tomorrow, at 2-45 p.m., to which friends and family are invited. After the service, nine of the Year 3 children will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.
Festive show Pupils of St Joseph's RC
Primary School will be putting on the annual Christ mas production on Wednes day. This year's show is enti tled "The Magical Nativity Tableau, and there will be two performances, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Family and friends are
been an annual event from the earliest days of the formation of the village hall in 1923 and some grandmothers present used to attend the party with their mums when they them selves were small. Such great traditions depend on the will ing volunteers who plan the event and do the work and the entire village is greatly indebt ed to Alison and her team for all the efforts they put into making the party a great suc cess.
Tower organ Music to make you want to
dance or just to sing along to, is promised in Knowle Green Village Hall tomorrow evening when the Blackpool Tower organist Mr John Bowdler, makes a welcome return visit. There is a licensed bar and a seasonal supper, tickets avail able at the door are £10. •
Whist and domino The usualfortnightly whist
and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. .
LANGHO
Grumpy sheep A nativity play which looks
set to bring a tear of emotion to everyone present will be presented when the infant class of St Mary’s RC Prima ry School, Langho, perform “The Grumpy Sheep”. The annual little miracle
will be presented by 100 infant children in St Mary’s Church on Tuesday at 1-45 p.m. and Wednesday at 6-30 p.m. Next Thursday is also a day
Following a story format, ,i Chapter 1: "The Creation" ,: was delivered by Scott Sayer and Amy McBain (Year 11), Chapter 2: “Zechariah’s Story" by Grant Eddleston (Year 9), Chapter 3: "Mary’s Story" by Claudia Yelland (Year 9), Chapter 4: "Joseph’s Story" by William Woodhead (Year 8), Chap ter 5: "The Shepherd’s Story" by Ben Briscoe (Year 7) and Chapter 6: "The Wise Man’s Story" by Samuel Whigham Year 10. The senior choir sang "The F irs t Nowell", the
meeting closed with members reading a selection of their favourite poems.
NEWTON
Christmas dance The committee of Newton
Village Hall organised the annual Christmas dance on Friday evening which was enjoyed by all who attended. Music for dancing was provid ed by Mr John Bowdler, organist at Blackpool Tower. During the evening a buffet
supper was served. Prizewinners were: Mrs
Sharp, Mrs Comthwaite, Mrs P. Altham, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs G. Carr, Mrs Lewsham, Mrs Hargreaves, Mrs B. Hoyle, Mrs Smith, Mrs Kitchen, Mrs Moorcroft, Mrs M. Barrow and Mrs K. Now ell.
PAYTHORNE
Charity auction The residents of Paythorne
and district have certainly opened their wallets and purs es in aid of those in need this Christmas proving what a good community spirit exists in the village. At a charity auction and
fun evening held at the Buck Inn, Paythorne, they raised the magnificent sum of over £1,800. Over £800 was sent to the
to remember in the school cal endar, starting with a VIP who is expected to visit school in the morning, wearing a red suit and a white beard. The children are allowed to wear party clothes to greet this spe cial visitor and following this excitement there will be a Christmas dinner with a party atmosphere. Finally the day will be
warmly invited to attend. Christmas hampers will be raffled at both the perfor mances.
Carol singing The parishioners of St John's Church and St Joseph's RG. Church, will be uniting for their annual carol singing round Hurst Green on Decem ber 19th. Those taking part are asked to meet at St Peter's Social Club at 7-30 p.m. The singers will be keen to accept donations for their efforts towards THOMAS, the home less charity for young people.
date was Mrs Miller, of Wheelton, near Chorley, who was able to take it home the day after as she and her family
had.booked a table at the Cot tage Restaurant in the village.
Christingie service Leading up to Christmas,
several traditional and lovely services will take place in Gis burn Parish Church, starting on Sunday at 11 a.m. the all age service will be the Christ ingie. ■ On December 21st at 7 p.m.
the service of "Nine Lessons and Carols” takes place. On Christmas Eve the lovely re enactment of the Nativity, “Bom in a Stable” commences in church at 6 p.m. Later on Christmas Eye, at 11-30 p.m., the first communion of Christ
KNOWLE GREEN
Fun and games From weeks old babies in
arms to self-assured boys and girls of 12, over 70 children filled Knowle Green Village Hall on Sunday for the annual Christmas party and all had a great time as their happy, smiling faces proved. Children’s entertainer Andy
Magee once again demon strated his great empathy with children in being able to keep this wide age range happy, entertained and enthused until Father Christ mas made an early visit to dis tribute a Christmas present
• for each child. It is believed that the chil dren’s Christmas party has
rounded off with a special carol concert presented by the children for parents, relatives, parishioners and friends.
MITTON
umorous poems President of Mitton WI
Mrs Doreen Balshaw wel comed members and visitors to the final meeting of the year held in Whalley Methodist Church hall and asked for a minute’s silence in memory of a former president Mrs Margaret Williams. Mrs Balshaw introduced
guest speaker Mrs Dorothy Jones,' of Blackburn, who recited poems which she has written during the last 12 years, many of which were humorous, relating to achiev ing the perfect body by slim ming to the care of her skin and hair. She also read season al poems about Christmas and the Nativity. Mrs'Joan Fenlon thanked Mrs Jones for her entertaining talk which raised lots of laughter. After tea and biscuits
arrangements were discussed or the Christmas dinner and Mrs Balshaw read LFWI news. Mrs Edna Clarkson and Mrs Marion Dust received bowls of flowers on their retirement as secretary and treasurer and Mrs Eleanor Friend for her winning photo graph for the WI calendar. Winner of the competition was Mrs Olwen Laycock. The
Christmas Prelude The Readstone Singers pre
sent their “Prelude to Christ mas” concert in St John’s Church, Read, on Monday at 7-30 p.m. There will be a love ly mix of Christmas music, choir arrangements and read ings and the audience will be invited to join in with the car ols.
Sherry and mince pies will
be served at the end of the concert. Admission is free, but there
will be a retiring collection shared between the Cystic Fibrosis Society and the Motor Neurone Disease Soci
ety. The choir is also giving a , .
Christmas concert in St Leonard’s Church, Padiham, on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m.
RIMINGTON
Festive decorations The new president of Rim
ington. WI, Mrs Jean Kerr, welcomed a good attendance for the
Decemher.meeting and introduced Mrs A. Kortekaas, who gave members many, ideas and hints for creating Christmas arrangements, using greenery, flowers, can-
Children In Need Appeal and £200 each was donated to Set tle Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gisburn, Slaidburn, Rathmell and Bolton-by-Bowland schools. Local businesss and others
were thanked for supplying goods and services which were auctioned. Thanks also went to the auctioneer, those who helped prepare for and run the auction, staff and locals who supported the event, those who had hair and eyebrows shaved or sat in a bath of gunge. A delicious supper was pro vided by mine hosts.
boys’ choir gave a wonderful rendition of "Cowboy Carol" and the children from Years 5 and 6 of the Preparatory School gave praise in "Sing for the Baby". Fu rth er solo p e r fo r - :
mances across the school together with the staff choir’s moving "Away in a Manger" made the perfor-
. mance complete - one tradi tion not to be missed a t Oakhill. Pictured from the left,
Thomas Woodhead, Isobel Yelland and Samuel Rob bins. (s)
dies and a variety of colourful decorations. She skilfully built up several attractive arrange ments, explaining her methods step-by-step. Mrs N. Healey expressed thanks for a most instructive demonstration. Preliminary notice was
given of the LFWI spring council meeting at Southport on March 17th 2004. Mrs B. Spencer as town
crier announced a full list of village and local events and birthday greetings for Decem ber were given by Mrs H. Keighley. Names were taken of those wishing to see “Brigadoon” in the New Year
in Clitheroe Parish Church hall. Mrs E. Robinson agreed to read a lesson at the “Nine Lessons and Carols by Candle light” service in Gisburn Parish Church on December 21st at 7 p.m. There was a festive note at
supper time when Christmas cake and warm mince pies were served. The now tradi tional decorated log basket was carried round and mem bers selected a brightly wrapped present. Mrs Kortekaas judged the
along and there was a tombola and raffle. Club chairman Mr John Boocock said that every one got into the Christmas mood and it was a very enjoy able evening th a t raised around £200 for the club.
Carols St Mary’s RC Church will
host the annual village carol service organised by Sabden Christian Council. It will take place on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. at the Whalley Road church and is for the whole vil lage.
Fair The annual Christmas Fair
at St Mary’s RC Church on Saturday was a huge success with more people than ever going along. The hall was decorated and
there was a real festive air with lots of Christmas stalls and a huge toy stall doing a roaring trade. Cakes and mince pies sold out arid everyone tucked into Irish coffee as they browsed. There was a tombo la, jarbola, games, plants and wreaths on sale and refresh ments in the tea room. Father Christmas opened
the event and gave out gifts to the children and the grand Christmas Draw was made at the end of the afternoon and all the prizes were claimed except the Christmas hamper, with the number 0410. Fr Peter Birmingham said that £1,700 had been raised for church funds and one of the organisers said it had been a brilliant afternoon.
and crib lights were switched on to light up the village for the festive season, on Sunday
Lights Sabden’s Christmas Tree
night. The Mayor and Mayoress
competition for a Father Christmas choosing those of Mrs Keighley and Mrs Kerr who in turn wished everyone a happy Christmas.
Good sing Rimington and Middop vil
lagers and friends are looking forward to a good sing and a warm sociable evening on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in Rim ington Memorial Institute. Everyone is cordially invit
ed to the annual carol evening which, has become a much loved event in the village, lead ing up to Christmas with peo ple of all ages taking part. Tea and mince pies will be
served after the concert and this year the collection is on behalf of the Clitheroe Heart Machine Foundation.
Cold and frosty night The Rimington WI carol
singers will meet at 6-30 p.m. on December 22nd at Bridge End for their tour of the vil lage, while the Martin Top
Chapel singers will be out and abnnf nr> Tlpppmhpr 1 Qfh
SABDEN
Christmas Quiz About 80 people attended
the Christmas Quiz in St Nicholas’s Hall on Friday which was an outstanding suc cess, raising £460 for the Church Roof Appeal. I t was organised by Eric
and Ann Sparks and there was a supper of turkey sandwiches, hot mince pies and mulled wine. The winning team, The Latecomers, was Mr and Mrs Richard Whitwell and Mr and ■Mrs Bobby Gill.
Roof update The roof repair work at St
Nicholas’s Church is well underway and the reopening is now planned for early Febru ary.
The parish church has been :
closed while essential work is being carried out and the res lating is now. complete and it is hoped to have the church floodlights lit for Christmas. All the repairs and redeco
ration should be complete by the end of January. If anyone wishes to support
the cost of the floodlighting donations can be left with Mr
. Tim :Boyd-Martin, Mrs Val Darwent or Mr Bernard Parfitt.
SIMONSTONE
Jolly time Twenty-four people enjoyed
, D. Birch (cons). Gents - Mrs P. Longrigg, Mr G. Holden, Mr Gillett (cons). Mr George Pollard was MC and special prizes were won by
a whist drive held in Simon- stone Old School. Winners were: Ladies Mrs Edna Simpson, Mrs B. Pollard, Mrs
of Padiham, Coun. Bob Clark and Mrs Hazel Rushton and the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Alan Yearing, were guests of honour. Coun. Clark switched on the lights and afterwards said the evening had been a credit to the village and the Holme Committee which organised it. Despite the very cold night
everyone joined in the singing of Christmas carols and songs and Fr Peter Birmingham of St Mary’s Church led the prayers. Earby Brass Band played and a collection was taken towards their cost. To round off the evening
the band played “Jingle Bells” as Father Christmas arrived to hand out chocolate bars to all the children.
Services The Sunday morning ser
vice at Sabden Methodist Church this weekend will be taken by Mrs Marjorie Coyles at 9-30 a.m. The Baptist Church will welcome Mr Mal colm
Royle.to the 10 a.m. ser vice.
St Mary’s Villagers are invited to join
pupils and staff of St Mary’s RC School at its annual carol service in school on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Next Wednesday the pupils
Mrs Law, Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Longrigg. The next drive will be on January 20th at 7-30 p.m. in the old school.
Family service There will be. a day school
family service in St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, on Sun day at 10 a..m.
SLAIDBURN
Flying frogs Members of Slaidburn
Young Farmers’ Club met in the village hall where a good crowd enjoyed playing a game of frog racing, organised by James Carr. Overall winner was Mark Parker. The club was congratulated
on coming second in the coun ty swimming competition. Members competing were Helen Porter, Philip Whitfield, Robert Harrison, Richard Wells, Steven Walker and David Parkinson. Next week’s meeting will be
Seasonal goodies Members of Slaidburn WI
chose the Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green, as the venue for their Christmas celebration. President Mrs Janet Weisters welcomed new member Mrs Elsie Miller and special thanks went to former secretary and long-serving committee mem ber Mrs Betty Bainbridge. Winners of the Christmas
quiz were Mrs Kath Mason, Mrs Pat Garnett and Mrs Myra Briggs. Carol singing will take place
will be on January 14th when the speaker will be Mr Ronnie Townson who will demon strate chair caning.
next Thursday, singers to meet at 7 p.m. on the green at Slaid burn. The first meeting of 2004
BRADFORD WEST
Joint carols On Sunday evening, the vil lage of West Bradford will join together in the village hall at 6 p.m. for the annual village carol service, where the three worshipping congregations in the village, Methodist, Roman Catholic and Anglican will join together to celebrate the Christmas season. The service is being conducted by the Superintendent Methodist Minister Rev Chris Cheese- man. The service will conclude with refreshments and there is a warm welcome to anyone to come and share in this event.
WH ALLEY
Abbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey
senior citizens’ drive, in Whal ley, were: Ladies - Mrs L. Green, Mrs D. Farnsworth. Gents - Mrs N. Naylor, Mr J. Wooff. Dominoes: Mrs J. Peel,
joint 2, Mrs M. Maden and Mr F. Peel. The last meeting of the year
will be held on Saturday. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822988.
Talking heads A packed audience in Whal
ley Village Hall thoroughly enjoyed two plays, by Alan Bennett entitled “Bed Among the Lentils” and “A Lady of Letters”, performed by two actresses of the I1RT Theatre Company, Rachel Laurence and Sandra Hunt.
Whalley CE School on Satur day attracted a large crowd, raising £1,560 which will be divided between the school and Whalley Parish Church.
Huge crowd A Christmas fair held in
Nativity play “The Very Hopeless
have a busy day with a visit in the morning to Burnley Youth Theatre to see its Christmas production “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and later in the day they will visit Sabden Pri mary School to watch the Christmas concert. The annual Christmas
Camel” was the title of the Nativity Play performed in Whalley CE School by pupils playing angels, shepherds, wise men and Mary and Joseph. The story of the camel who could not find his way to Bethlehem had a happy end ing when he turned out not to be so hopeless after all. More than 280 shoe boxes
party will be on Thursday afternoon, December 18th, and school closes for the holi days next Friday at 2 p.m.
School Sabden Primary School is
well and truly into the Christ mas mood with its seasonal events under way. They continue on Tuesday
when all the classes will hold their Christmas parties. The Christmas concerts for parents and friends will take place on Wednesday in school at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. School closes for the holidays on Thursday.
filled by the pupils of the school, with soap, shampoo, writing material, toothpaste and brushes and small toys are now on their way to children in Eastern Europe who might otherwise receive nothing at Christmas. Pupils are asked to bring to
school today decorated and filled jars to be sold on the church stall at Pickwick Night.
Singathon A team of singers from
Whalley Parish Church has been practising hard for the sponsored “Singathon” on Saturday. Everyone is invited to the church between 8-30 and 9 p.m. to join in the carols, traditional hymns and modem worship songs. Sponsorship forms may he
Familii
A MUCH loved and very fan face made a welcome return to
den Primary School for a sp occasion. Mrs Nicky Rawcliffe, a hu
nurse at the school for over 25 j officially opened a new extensi the nursery school. Mrs Raw has been away from the schoo to illness for several months, s
received a very warm welcome she returned. With the help of nursery tea
Mrs Tracey Hemingway arid Louise Harrop, Mrs Rawclif the strings on balloons that been attached to the door lead: the new extension. Mrs Hemingway said: “I
lovely for all the children to sei Rawcliffe, we thought she wa the right person to perform tlv cial opening of the extei because she has been waiting fc to happen for about three year Funded by Lancashire Cc
a demonstration of hand-hell ringing in Slaidburn Village Hall at 7-45 p.m.
Council the new extension wil vide more room for the 29 m. youngsters. There is a book c arts and crafts area and a sane area.
To celebrate the opening tin
dren were each invited to brin favourite cuddly toy to joii teddy bear’s picnic. Mrs Rawcliffe (right) is pic
with Mrs Hemingway and Mr: rop at the opening of the new ery extension.
Mick’s i from th
IT was standing room only at the latest meeting of Ribblesdale Camera Club when member Mr Michael Caddy presented his “Images From The Heart”. Mick, as he prefers to bo
called, is a “local lad” in the very best sense of the term. Lively, determined, humorous and self-depre cating, his photography is quite extraordinary. He uses no filters, no
computers, but produces pictures which often look like the multi-million pound special effects in the film “Lord of the Rings” just by keen observation of the interaction of light, water, mist, trees and the landscape. His natural history pic
tures of birds and other creatures such as deer, hares and stoats are just as good, presenting rare and shy creatures in their nat ural environment. Trite and complacent
descriptions such as “being at one with nature” just don’t apply. Mick plans his locations, whether local, Scotland, America or Tas mania, very carefully. He walks the area, visu
alises the picture he wants, selects the exact location and sets up the camera. He may have to wait many hours before the bird or animal appears, or the light
Jet-sette in for re
A REUNION for people a involved in the develop- ti ment of the jet engine dur- l! ing World War Two will be held in Clitheroe next j; Wednesday. I t was December, 1942 I
when three men met in the y town’s Swan and Royal Hotel to determine who [ should continue developing e Whittle’s first jet engine to a point where it could be j, introduced to the Royal g Air Force.
f The Rover company had
been undertaking work at the town’s Waterloo Mill c during the war as this was considered a safe location
away from the major industrial centres of the Midlands, which had become prime targets for j, enemy bombs. However, disagreements, )
with the inventor had seri ously hampered progress 1 and eventually Rolls- Royce took over the responsibility of continuing 1 with the development of ' the jet engine a t 1 Barnoldswick, where it has ‘ a factory to this day. Work was also carried j out to a lesser degree in
Clitheroe. Last December, some of
obtained from church and pro ceeds are for church funds. The usual Saturday half-
hour service will take place at 6 p.m.
Village hall At the AGM of Whalley
Village Hall, chairman Mr Mike Seery was re-elected and thanked retiring secretary Mrs Margery Airey for her hard work during two years in office.
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those people who were involved in the develop ment of the jet engine, met < a t the Swan and Royal ' Hotel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the meeting
Man died whil
AN elderly Chatburn man who went out to pick holly
collapsed and died in a field. Mr Jack Astin, of Ribble ,
Lane, set out on Friday to pick holly to use for Christ mas decorations. When he did not return /
home, his family became concerned. He was found by his daughter and son-in-law a t around 6-30 p.m. in a field in the Ashcroft area of
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