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KNOWLE GREEN


Lunch concert The lunchtime concert presented by john- travis. events limited next Thursday will feature Julian Met­ zger on cello and Gitanjali Ram on piano. The well- known duo are just back from a tour of Germany, where they With received rave reviews, and their concert in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall will include works by Bach and Mendelssohn. To book, call 01254


826948. LANGHO


Friencjs A new venture, the Ladies' Community


The first meeting of the new club, which will meet every third Monday of the month, will take place o_n February


meet at Methodist Church later this month.


Entertainment will include speakers and refreshments. Every­ one is welcome to attend for a small- charge of £1.


21st at 2 p.m.


Holy services The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu-


The AGM will take place in church at 9- 30 a.m. on Sunday, March 6th.


nion sevices in St Leonard's Parish Church, Langho, on Sunday.


machines the people of the village were given lessons in the art of weaving and sewing, enabling them to make gar­ ments which when sold helped to pay for their education and improve their quality of life and also to keep young girls away from a life of prostitu­ tion.


sewing ews from the Villages


Friendship Club, will M'^r^ciarkson will be Uangho


delegate for the


spring council meet­ ing and president Mrs Doreen Balshaw the delegate for the AGM at the Royal Albert Hall, London.


ir K Mrs Sheila Sagar dis­


nion and 10-30 a.m. Past president Mrs parade and commu- Ada Smithson sent


After refreshments, members enjoyed an


Waste paper The waste paper skip for the collection of paper and cardboard for the PTA at St The next meeting will Leonard's School, be on March 2nd in


Please empty and remove plastic bags.


MITTON hai charity


At the meeting of Mit- ton Wl, guest speak­ er Mrs Kathleen Jones, of Accrington, gave an interesting account of her work with the Internation­ al Soroptimist organi­ sation, which was


She explained that, with the help of the Red Cross, Unicef and the Thailand government, the Soroptimists assisted


a member for 15 years.


Langho, will be on school premises from lunchtime tomorrow until Sunday evening.


Whalley Methodist Church hall at 7-45 p.m.


NEWTON


Meeting The parish council AGM will be held on Thursday, February 24th at 7-30 p.m. in the United Reformed Church, Newton. Everyone is welcome to attend.


PENDLETON


founded in 1921 and Wine tasting on which she has been -


Connoisseurs of fine ^


the 'Thai people vrith their tight to combat Tickets are £7.50 with the Aids virus.


proceeds going to


Mrs Jones told of visit- , ing the remote village Waste paper Chiang Rai, where The fortnightly collec- with the use of old tion of waste paper Lancashire looms and takes place in Pendle-


wine have a treat in store in Pendleton Village Hall a week tomorrow. All Saints’ Church is holding a wine tasting, by Rib- blesdale Wines at 7- 30 p.m.


auction which raised £141.25pforACWW. Once again Mrs Veronica Hefferman made an excellent and talented auction-


cussed future outings and events and mem­ bers were invited on the second Wednes­ day of each month to a singalong held in Whalley Methodist Church hall at 7-30 p.m., which it is hoped will lead to the establishment of a choir.


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best wishes to the institute from Aus­ tralia.


Enjoying swashbuckling fun


YO, HO, HO was the cry at one Rib- ble Valley primary school this week.


Youngsters and staff from St Mary’s RC Primary School, Langho, dressed as their favourite pirate


On Monday pupils were also treated to a special performance of “Anneka and 'The Pirate” by members of the Harlequin Theatre group.


The pirate theme was set to continue


characters and took part in a parade • The school’s “Pile of Pounds” col- marking the launch of Book Week.


lection for CAFOD’s Tsunami Earthquake Relief Fund reached £557 in just one week. The donated £1 and £2 coins will go towards pro­ viding relief in the affected coun­ tries.


Prizes up for grabs included a book Children completed recycling pledge Bailey and he Friends of St Mary’s School, tition. (A070205/3)


ton on Tuesday, reen Fallon. Mr Please leave paper in George Holden won the white bags pro- the special prize.


vided. Plant sale _


Road, Read, which raised £400 for the Hospice, a spring plant sale for the same charity will be held in early March. There will be pots of dwarf daffodils, “Tete-a-tete” minia­ ture tulips “Red Rid­ ing Hood” dwarf iris, all which can be


Waste paper


The next coliection of waste paper will be on Monday, please leave white sacks or plastic bags out early.


Following last year’s Appeal


autumn plant sale The children of St held at 78 Whalley John’s School, Read,


transplanted out Morgan Dean won the after flowering to elephant by correctly grow for many years guessing its birthday,


to come along with Quiz night bowls of hyacinths t,t.


malades and pickles, p ... f. Further details will Constitutional Club


(pink), jars of mar- follow.


Whist drive Winners at the Mon­ day night whist drive held in Read Consti­ tutional Club were Ladies - Mrs Eileen Riley, Mrs Sarah Law. Gents - Mrs Joan Hull, Mrs Mau-


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cuits. The colouring competition was won by Elizabeth Green­ wood, Eve Middle- hurst.


competitions and There will be baking cakes and bis- games,competitions


held a special fund­ raising day for the Tsunami Appeal and raised £150 by run­ ning stalls, games.


and quizzes providing entertainment for all the family. Proceeds


were “Full Moon at the Town Hall”, sec­ ond by halt a point were “The Pick Five". In third place was a team captained by ._ Sue Starkie “The ZOO Team with No Members of Riming- Name”. Booby prize ton WI thoroughly went to “Ebenezer enjoyed a talk, illus- and Florence”, but trated vrith slides, by


Building Fund which is currently raising money towards new changing rooms. Admission is a very reasonable adults £2 and children £1. For tickets and further information call Gillian Whittle 445500, Dave Buckle 415930 or Toni Park­ er 445272


quizmaster Ramon Bell was quick to point out that these two players are not “Eb and Flo” whose legendary failures are now folklore.


RIMINGTON


Event A family fun evening will be held on February 26th from 7 p.m. in Rimington Memorial Hall.


Children’s author David Hamer was due to be the guest of honour on Tuesday taking part in various dif­ ferent activities.


of their choice for each class winner.


all week and included a “Find the • Eco-friendly pupils scooped £250 in Pictured as pirates are Natasha t Treasure competition organised by the Ribble Valley Recycling Compe- McDowall, Jonathan Eccles, Henry


Jazmine Elliott.


Mr Steve and Mrs lute at 7-30 p.m. Heidi Burnham. The member wishing speakers took their to take up a course at


colourful and inspir ’"Stalk.


audience to Jersey Zoological Gardens where the Durrell Wildlife Conserva­ tion Trust is based. Their enthusiasm and dedication shone through as they described methods by which endangered species are protected, nurtured, and finally returned to their native habitat. Mrs Jean Kerr sincerely thanked Mr and Mrs Burnham for their


and thanked mem­ bers of the team who had, the previous evening, taken part in


books to show how they are looking after their environment and they can improve waste disposal. The campaign was organised by science co-ordinator Mrs Martina Haworth, who has pledged the prize money towards an interactive roadshow on the theme of materials. Pupils who took part were presented with Sea Life vouchers and the overall winner, Felix Bailey, a Year One pupil, won a personal CD player.


Winners of the compe­ tition were Mrs Edna Clarkson and Mrs Ogilvie.


coloured slides, she explained the culture and Buddist religion, and also showed many interesting buildings, including the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Mrs Audrey Ogilvie thanked Mrs Jones on behalf of mem­ bers.


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paper collection on Marathon in April to Tuesday - so leave —' your waste outside for collection in the morning. Please note the instructions on


raise money for the


Heart of Lancashire Appeal-to fund Sab-


the side of the white Sponsor sheets sacks provided.


Dance A Village Hop will be held in St Mary’s


There is no bar so take your own drinks. All proceeds will go to the hall re-decorating Tickets are £1 and fund.


30 p.m. Tickets are £3 and there will be all types of music for dancing.


St Mary’s


there will be a cake S


Peter Birmingham. be taken by the Rev. The church is still col- Roger Bradley,


service will


Last week’s £20 bonus ball winner was Mar­ garet Parsons. On Ash Wednesday


Masses when ashes were distributed to mark the beginning of Lent.


Lent Sabden Christian Council has organised


Denman College can apply for the branch Denman bursary. The LFWl celebrates its 85th anniversary _


cotton reels for Mr The next Sabden John Shorter for his PACT meeting ivill be Young Enterprise work.


breakfast cereals for St Mary’s School. They can be left at school or church, along with any old


washing powders and


on Tuesday, March 1st, in the Methodist Rooms at 7-30 p.m. during the meeting of Sabden Parish Coun­ cil.


yesterday there were R is an opportunity for morning and evening members of the pub-


lie to speak personal­ ly to community policeman PC Paul Sherratt about any concerns or problems they feel the police may be in a position


weekly get-togethers Residents can also con­ ducing Lent in St tact PC Sherratt on Mary’s Presbytery, his voicemail number. They begin tonight 01282 472914. with a showing of the ^ . film “Chocolat” fol- LiarClGnS lowed by a discussion Sabden’s beautiful gar-


to help with.


crier, announced vil­ lage and local events.


will go towards Rim- Mrs Kerr had The scrapbook first ington Recreation "'®Ro"'ed everyone


display and members The Village Folk Go were ^ked to bring to West will be staged in meetings any rele­ vant material.


in 1994, was on


Bairstow, Mrs J. Spencer, Mrs G. Mor­ peth and Mrs J. Hemingway had acquitted themselves well and certainly had lots of


fun. Arrangements were made for Rim­ ington WI annual


whist and domino


the LFWI fun quiz in ^ competition for Clitheroe. Miss M.H. something beginning


with the letter J brought forth colour­ ful and imaginative entries, winners were Mrs Hemingway, Mrs S. Ranee, Mrs H. Keighley.


in the memorial insti- There will be a waste on March 12th Collection __ ___


both evenings and donations from the proceeds will go to the Pendleside and East Lancashire Hos­ pices and a local hos­ pital. Tickets are £6, include a hot supper and can be booked through Mr John Radcliffe on 770030.


Marathon Sabden man Nigel Clarkson is in train­ ing for the London


events on May 17th and 24th to mark the occ^ion. The LFWI spring council meet­ ing takes place at Southport on March 15th. Mrs E. Robin- qu son expressed birth- '^DOW day greetings and Sabden’s Village Folk Mrs E. Peel, as town will take you on a trip


this year, and there On the other Thurs- are to be special days during Lent ses-


and tea and biscuits.


sions will start at 7 p.m. with a light meal followed by discus­ sions on the themes for Lent. Everyone is welcome.


to the Wild West with their latest pro­ duction on February 25th and 26th.


St Nicholas’s Church If you have a garden Hall at 7-30 p.m. that you wish to be included please con­


St Nicholas The congregation of St Nicholas’s Church attended Ash Wednesday evening sung Eucharist and the imposition of ashes. There was also Ash Wednesday com­ munion at Littlemoor


in the afternoon.


dens may be open to the public again this year if there is enough support. Organisers of the past successful open garden events, Angela Whitwell and Cathryn Bristol, are looking for people willing to open up their gardens to the public, to come for­ ward. If we get enough peo­ ple interested we will hold the event again later in the year in aid of St Nicholas’s Church,” said Angela.


tact Angela on 01282 779376 or Cathryn on 01200 428241.


■. , Pact Life-savers join together at local restaurant


WHALLEY’S Marmalade Restaurant was the venue for a well-organised get-together, which saw a group of life-savers under one roof. Sixteen members of the Whalley and Billington First Respon­ ders enjoyed a three-course


meal and plenty of wine at the restaurant in King Street. One of the members Mr Ken Red- fearn, who runs Abbey Clean, of Whalley, said the evening had been a success.


He commented: “We have these social gatherings from time-to-


WI magic The meeting of


The meeting will be held in Simonstone Old School at 7-30 p.m. and new mem­ bers will be most welcome. There will be a cake stall and the competition is for the prettiest pill­ box.


Simonstone with Read WI will be next Thursday when guest speaker Mr Peter Watson will de m o n s t ra t e “Medicine and Magic”.


Whist drive Winners at the Simon stone whist drive held last Tuesday night in the old school hall were: Ladies - Mrs Dorothy Upton, Mrs Edith Charn- ley. Gents - Mr Ken Walsh, Mr George Holden. Booby prize winners were Mr John Hull and Mrs Edna Simpson. Spe­ cial prize was won by Mrs Gladys Walsh. The next drive will be organised by Mrs Margaret Simpson and will be held on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Entrance is £1 which includes tea and cake.


The junior public speaking team of Seth Blakey, Tim Ankers


Next week’s meeting is ice skating at Blackburn. Mem­ bers to meet at Newton at 7 p.m. or at the rink at 7-45 p.m.


Reiki therapy Vice-president of Slaidburn WI Mrs


The senior members of Richard and Thomas Wells and Steven Walker com­ peted in “Call My Bluff” with Richard Wells being chosen to represent the region at county.


Matthew Alpe has recentlj' taken part in the regional com­ petition with Tim Ankers winning with his speech.


and


He answered numer­ ous questions from members. Thanks were expressed by Steven Walker.


Farmers Members of Slaid- burn Young Farm­ ers’ Club met to hear Mr John Alpe, of Whitewell, speak about his various interests away from his farm and his role within the Co-op Dairy Farmers, at Barton.


A competition for a fragrant baby lotion was won by Miss J. Carr, Mrs E. Law- son and Mrs B. Peel.


The next meeting will be on March 2nd when Mr Derrick Gifford will speak on “Natural History in Folk Music”.


TOSSIDE


Social time Tosside senior social afternoon is held each month in the newly opened com­ munity hall.


A birthday cake made by president Mrs J. Weisters was cut by Mrs Lawson on the occasion of her 90th birthday.


The quiz team came second in the LFWI fun quiz, members being Mrs M. Bolton, Mrs B. Walker, Mrs L. Blakeman and Mrs J. McNamee.


explained Reiki is a com p lem e n ta ry therapy and is very simple to learn. She was thanked by Mrs M. Parry.


She


B. Bainbridge wel­ comed members to the meeting and introduced guest speaker Mrs Carol Stuart, a local resi­ dent who spoke on “Introduction to Reiki”.


“The meal was delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy them­ selves.”


time and it was just nice to see everyone under one roof.


Mr Redfearn added th a t new members were actively being recruited and if anyone is inter­


Admission is £3 and a warm welcome awaits everyone. For further information tel. 01729 840662 or 840272.


WADDINGTON


Slide show A slide show given by Mr Frank Barnes in Wa ddington Methodist Church on Saturday raised £300.


WHALLEY Recycling


Many children at Whalley Primary School are winners in the recent Recy­ cling for Schools Campaign, having collected


First prize of a portable CD player was won by Olivia Fernandez, second prize of family tick­


required number of pledges to recycle.


the


The next social after­ noon will be held on Tuesday between 1 and 4 p.m. with light entertainment, a raffle, afternoon tea and time for chat­ ting.


Unfortunately the first one of the year had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.


ested in becoming a First Responder, they are asked to call either him on 01254 822133, or Mr Thomas Flanagan on 01254 822889.


Local life-savers are pictured gathered for the social event. (T230105/7)


et to the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool by Sophie Haworth and vouchers to the Sea Life Centre by Jack Barker, Charlie Bolton, Toby Bolton, Sophie Caswell, Eliza Fer­ ris, Martha Forsythe, Emily Gallimore, Holly Guy, Nicholas Har- alambos, Connor Harrison, Kara Lord, Katie Motter- shaw.


The campaign co- ordiator Anita Carter, thanks all who partiepated and added: "We do hope everyone will contin­ ue with the recy­ cling".


March disco There will not be a Valentine disco before half-term at Whalley Primary School. Instead there was a "Mad March Disco" on Tuesday.


Tree’s a crowd Meetings of The Sycamore Group, who discuss the fol­ lowing Sunday's gospel at English Martyrs, continue to be held at The Presbytery for about an hour on Wednes­ days at 8 p.m.


Roberts, Amy Rod- well, Ethan Simp- kin, Lloyd Ward and Bethany Wyatt.


Poppy


On Tuesdays, the new Society of St Vin­ cent de Paul meets, also at The Pres­ bytery, at 7-30 p.m. New members will be very welcome.


Philip Price said: "This is not as heavy as it sounds and is a very worthwhile time".


Fund-raising A cake stall and raffle for the parish appeal for the Indian Ocean disaster will be held after both masses at the English Mar­ tyrs' RC Church this weekend.


The lunch, costing £2, consists of soup, bread and cheese. This week's speaker is the Vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry, whose subject is "Mira­ cles".


Parish Priest Fr Members are asked to


Seniors AGM The short annual meeting of Whalley Senior Citizens will be held before the usual games evening on Saturday in the Methodist Church Hall.


Lent lunches The first Lent lunch organised by Whal­ ley Christian Action Group for all denominations or none takes place on Tuesday at Whalley Methodist Church at 11-45 a.m.


lecting any coupons Half-term and tokens from


close for half-term tomorow and will re­ open on Monday, February 21st.


Work is due to start on o . the redecoration of St ^6fVIC6S Mary’s Church Hall The first Sunday of in April. It will take Lent this weekend about two weeks and a major fund-raising drive has been launched. If anyone has any ideas or would like to hold a fund-raising event The Methodist Church will they contact Fr


Williamson at 10 a.m.


will be marked at Sabden Baptist Church with a service taken by Mr Alan


Coffee


Hall on Saturday, A Coffee Morning to March 19th, from 7- boost the funds of St


Nicholas’s Church will be held on Satur­ day from 10 a.m. to noon at the 17


Pendleside Close home of Bernard and Marion Parfitt.


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dens First Respon- ders.


available from Nigel on 680523 or from St Mary’s Church.


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Upset after house raid


spotted muddy foot­ prints all over the carpet. The raiders struck


Clitheroe police said: “This was a p a r t i c u l a r l y unpleasant burglary. We would urge peo­ ple with any infor­ mation whatsoever to ring the police on 01200 443344.”


to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious. Insp. Bob Ford, of


Winners last week were whist: ladies, Mrs L. Green and Mrs E. Charnley. Gents. Mr J. Wooff and Mrs E. Frost. Joint winners at dominoes were Mrs S. Baxter and Mr F. Peel. Mrs D. Farnsworth won the raffle.


Inquiries 01254 822988.


The concert included music by Mozart, Weber


The concert raised about £200 for church funds.


Mendelssohn as well as pieces by the less well-known, but equally tuneful com­ posers Finzi and Backofen.


and AGE


William, a former pupil of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and now a student at the Royal Northern College of Music is also deputy organist at Whalley Parish Church.


Concert An appreciative audi­ ence of more than 50 people were delight­ ed at a concert given by William Stafford and Roger Purcell on clarinet and Nigel Spooner on piano in Whalley Parish Church.


note the earlier time of 6-15 p.m. for this week only.


between 5-30 and 8- 30 p.m. on Sunday and escaped unseen with a watch and a chunky silver bracelet. The bracelet has been valued at £100. Police are anxious


made an “untidy” search of all the rooms in the house, rummaged through her drawers and left papers scattered all over the floor. The victim also


gained entry into the 69-year-old woman’s detached bungalow in Somer­ set Avenue by smashing a wndow. Once inside, they


A WILPSHIRE grandmother has been left trauma­ tised after heartless burglars ransacked her home and escaped with her jewellery. The thieves


Time to be green


the AGM and for further details please con­ tact local group co-ordinator Ian S. Dixon on 01254 236778 or membership secretary Mrs Jennifer Mortimer on 01254 887716.


campaigns against air pollution, climate change, GM foods, waste and the fluorida­ tion of water supplies, while encouraging recycling and greener transport and energy solutions. The meeting will start at 7-30 p.m. prompt and environmentally-minded new members are always welcome. Local group subscriptions are renewable at


issues to campaign for over the next 12 months, and a wide range of local, national and even global environmental concerns will be discussed. The group is hoping to continue with its


ENVIRONMENTAL group Hyndbum and Ribble Valley Friends of the Earth wall hold its annual meeting on Wednesday at The De Lacy Arms in Whalley. Members will decide which environmental


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