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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Whist drive


At the monthly whist drive held in Bolton- by-Bowland Village Hall, whist winners were: Ladies - N. Fox, E. Barker F. Jeffs. Gents - M. Davies, J. Procter, R. Barker.


Dominoes: E. Fox, H. Wolfenden, R. Knight, G. Berry, T. Pye, F. Pye.


The next drive will be the war memorial Christmas event on December 16th.


Young farmers


Members of Bolton- by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed an evening of glass painting and stock judging.


Next week’s meeting will be a talk on fer­ rets, members to meet in the village at 7-30 p.m.


CHATBURN I


Silent auction A silent auction held in Chatburn Methodist Church raised £361 for the building fund.


Advent service


At the first Advent Sunday service, held in Chatburn Methodist Church the minister the Rev. Stephen Foster led the worship and the vicar the Rev. Rod­ ney Nicholson preached the sermon. Miss Val Parker read the lessons and lit the Advent candle and the organist was Mrs Marilyn Yates.


A good congregation enjoyed light refresh­ ments at the close of the service.


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The meeting of Chat­ burn Women’s Fel­ lowship was opened by Mrs Doris Giles who introduced guest speaker Mrs Sheila Sagar, who spoke about her daughter Pheona’s wedding in India. She said Pheona met her future husband George in England while he was study­ ing here. She described the bride’s green sari and she as the bride’s mother wore a dark pink long dress with wide


brimmed hat. The music was mainly Indian, but the English guests were asked to sing “All Things Bright and Beautiful”. Mrs Sagar passed round the wedding pho­ tographs tor every­ one to admire.


The next meeting vvill be on Wednesday at 2-30 p.m. when the speaker will be Mrs Brenda Rodgers, of Whalley. Everyone is welcome.


Car wash


Is your car ready for a good clean? If so why not bring it to the Scout car wash at Chipping Village Hall this Sunday from 10 a.m.


Christmas fair


The annual Christmas fair will take place in Chipping Village Hall on Sunday from 2 p.m. There will be a variety of stalls and refrehments.


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Christingle Children of all ages enjoyed the family Christingle service conducted by the Rev. Alan Reid in St Leonard’s Church, Downham, on Sun­ day morning.


Everyone received a Christingle which had been assembled by a willing band of helpers on Saturday afternoon.


The service had been written by the Chil­ dren’s Society which receives all the money collected at the service, and also the money in the cardboard candles distributed through­ out the village earli-


Mrs Adele Pridding was organist for the occasion and refresh­ ments were served by the ladies of the parish.


GRINDLETON Nativity


A family nativity ser­ vice involving young and old together will be held in Grindleton Methodist Church on Sunday.


The service during which the Christmas story will be told, will be led by Mrs Karen Sleet who leads Jam-Tots, the church’s carer and toddler group, who will be taking part.


Another focus for the service will be the receiving of boxes for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. These are shoeboxes.


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KNOWLE ' GREEN


The Tatlers On Friday,


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of prizes and the annual draw will be held. Admission is £2, including supper and everyone is wel­ come.


‘Tatlers’ came to C o nC e it Knowle Green, per- Next Thursday’s haps for the last time lunchtime concert as this popular local group, tellers of Lan­ cashire comedy, song and verse, are set to disband this year.


They brought their familiar brand of entertainment to the village hall and drew the usual very appre­ ciative capacity audi-


in Knowle Green Village Hall, by johntravis.eventslim ited, will feature Winkie Thin on accordion and Mar­ tin Harwood on vio­ lin. Commencing at noon this is the Christmas concert and the last until


ence. They will b ^ January 20th. greatly missed. The duo are from Around £500 was Edinburgh and they made for village hall funds.


Party time At the children’s Christmas party in


A VILLAGE group has made washing up a thing of the past - thanks to a local brewery.


Clean sweep for luncheon club members serve about 24 meals, so it


ington Luncheon Club to purchase a brand new


A donation from the Daniel, Thwaites’ Charitable Trust has enabled Rim-


covered with Christ­ mas wrapping paper and filled with such things as paper, pen­ cils, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toys and sweets by people in the UK which are sent to families in different situations of poverty, mainly in Eastern Europe. Last year just over one million shoeboxes were sent from the UK into Eastern Europe with 15,000 being sent to children in Iraq.


If anyone wants to contribute to Opera­ tion Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal locally then you can contact Mark or Karen Sleet on 01200 422392 or bring you box along to Grindle­ ton Methodist Church on Sunday for the service at 11 a.m.


Recycling day


Friends of Grindleton School are organising a recycling day col­ lecting ladies’, men’s and children’s cloth­ ing, bedding, cur­ tains, soft toys, shoes, belts and hand bags.


Items can be taken in bin bags to the play­ ing field car park, across from the school, on December 10th between 9-30 and 10 a.m.


If this time is inconve­ nient you will be able to leave bags from 3 p.m. on the day before Thursday,


: dishwasher. “The ; dishwasher is a bonus,” said organiser Edna Jackson.


December 9th, to be stored overnight.


- is great that no-one has to take time out to wash up. We cannot thank Thwait­ es enough for the kind support.”


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The items will be weighed and the pro­ ceeds from this will go towards school funds. So the more weight the more money. For further information tel. 441105.


HURST GREEN


Bowling Club


Hurst Green won two prizes: £30 for the 'B' team, who came sec­ ond in the Stephen Myerscough Cup, and £30 for the 'A' team, who are cele­ brating their promo­ tion from the 4th to the 3rd Division. The money was given to club funds.


Fifteen members of Hurst Green Bowling Club enjoyed a pre­ sentation evening hosted by the Lon- gridge and District Mixed Bowling League on Friday evening. Held in the Lonsdale Club, in Preston, the event was attended by prizewinners from clubs within the six divisions of the league.


Starry success Hurst Green woman Sue Costello held one of her popular “star evenings” on Chil­ dren in Need night, raising £548 to be split between Chil­ dren in Need and Alder Hey Hospital.


Friends’ funds


Evening with the Stars", the event in Ribchester Sports and Social Club fea­ tured a variety of arts from all over the Ribble Valley, includ­ ing singers, guitarists and a saxophonist. The money was raised through ticket sales, a raffle and the sale of hot dogs and mince pies.


The Friends of St Joseph's are busy organising their next event to raise funds for the village prima­ ry school.


A bingo night, always popular with the children and adults, will be held on Thursday, December 9th, at 6-30 p.m. in the school dining


-hall. Tickets are . available on the door.


A prickly subject


Sixty-five adults and children, including Brownies on the trail of their Environment Badge, attended a talk on hedgehogs at St John's Church Hall on Saturday afternoon.


The speaker had driv­ en over, from the Rochdale Hedgehog Rescue Society, bringing two of her clients with her to illustrate some of the finer points of the hedgehog's life. Before the talk, those present were able to enjoy a tea laid on by the Bailey family


the Thwaites Trust (right), Edna Jackson (second right) and other members of the Riming- ton Luncheon Club dis­ playing their success on a plate, (s)


and other members of St John's Church.


The parishioners are now busy preparing for their Christmas Fair, being held in the Memorial Hall next Saturday, December 11th.


The fair itself runs from 11-30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunches available. For further information, or to order Christmas dec­ orations, contact Mrs Gill McDonnell (01254826378).


Parish council The next meeting of the parish council takes place on Mon­ day at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. All are welcome to attend.


Meeting


At the annual meeting of Hurst Green WI Mrs K. Young was re-elected president and Mrs Lucy Wilkinson joined.the committee.


Reports were given by


Orders are already being taken for home-made Christ­ mas wreaths, costing £5, which will be on sale at the fair, along with willow hearts and stars. The popular linen and Christmas pudding stalls are rejoined this year by the sec­ ond-hand jewellery stall. Father Christ­ mas will find time to make his annual appearance, visiting between noon and 1 p.m.


the secretary and treasurer and Mrs Young thanked everyone for making the past year so suc­ cessful. She said new members can be sure of a warm welcome.


The highlight of the evening was a fash­ ion show by members Miss F. Ahearn and Miss M. Bailey who wore the glamorous outfits they had donned to attend the garden party at Buckingham Palace


They explained the protocol and how Miss Bailey was introduced to HM The Queen on a pre­ vious visit to Stony- hurst College. A video of the occasion was shown and Mrs Young thanked them both and presented them with Christmas plants. Winners of the compe­ tition were Mrs E. Jacques and Mrs A. Harrison. Raffle win­ ner was Mrs Young. The yearly competi­ tion winners were Mrs M. Eccles, Miss Aljearne, Mrs T. Grotty and Mrs R. Marsland.


After the distribution of gifts a lovely sup­ per was provided and served by the com­ mittee.


A bring-and-buy stall made over £30.


The Christmas party will be held next Thursday in the Shireburn Arms Hotel.


be by the ever-popu- lar Andy Magee and, of course, Father Christmas will attend.


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Knowle Green Vil- Dancing shoes lage Hall on Sunday, The Knowle Green entertainment will Christmas dance will


be held in the village hall on December 10 th commencing at 7-30 p.m.


If anyone is willing to help on the day, please contact Alison Prosser on 01254 878279.


Domino drive The Christmas domi-


Music for dancing will be provided by Frank and Denise and tickets costing £5 including supper can be obtained by telephoning 01254 878447.


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