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^ BLEZARD (nee Robinson) ‘^i;'Br ia n and Jean are delighted to a n n o u n c e ^ Q ^ th e safe arrival of Maisie Ella, born M a y ta g 1st, 2005, weighing 71b lloz.


J3s/Special thanks to family, friends, Queen'si^^ §.g5 Park and Longridge Midwives.


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CHATBURN - SPEDDING Paul, Steph and Nicole are


jT delighted to announce the safe /


arrival of Megan Elizabeth, born May 10th, 2005,'


weighing 81b 7oz. Special thanks to Queen's Park


Hospital, Ribble Valley Midwives and family and friends.


JOHNSON


MURPHY (nee Webster)


Rachel and Martin are delighted to announce the arrival of Molly Rose,


born April 28th, 2005.


Thanks to friends and family for all their good wishes.


Congratulations


DR LEE ADAMS MBCHB


Congratulations on passing your RR.C.A. .


Well done.


Love from Mum, Dad and Wayne.


0 7 u u t/i/ PTE


TOMLIIMSOIM Stephen


Congratulations. We are all very proud of you. Love from all


your family and friends.


Birthday Greetings:


PARKINSON Paul


May 18th


Happy Birthday . Paul.


Lots of love. Mum, Nana, Danielle and Hayley xxxx.


BRUNKER Kelly


May 15th.


Happy Birthday Lots of love.


Mum, Dad and Scott.


MATHER Kelly


May 12th Happy 18th


Birthday Kelly. With all our


love. Mum, Dad and Zac xxx.


21 2i 21 ^/21 21 i n U l WHALLEY Joanne


May 11th, 2005 With love and


best wishes on your 21st Birthday.


Love from Dad, Mum, Rick, Nanny and Grandad


HOWARD (nee Moorby)


Nikola May 13th


Happy 30th


Birthday Mummy. Hugs and kisses Joel xxxxx.


Love Wayne, Mum, Kev,


Martin, Grandma Lakin and ail the family.


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LLOYD Robert


May 16th, 2005 Never mind Rob if


your career in Sport doesn't work out.


You can always be a Chorister again!


Happy 21st Birthday. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Jon, Kim, Nana,


Grandma, Grampy and Ben xxxxx.


Engagements ASPIN -


GRAFTON John and


. Margaret Aspin have much pleasure in


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Daughter Marie to Chris, eldest Son of Cefyn and Jane Grafton, on April 29th, 2005. •


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Coming of Age


HARGREAVES Andrew


May 11th, 2005 Happy Birthday.


Love from Dad, Sandra, Mum, Bethany, Alison,


Julie, Barry, Gary and Keelie xxx.


DIXON (neeTodd)


Linda A happy 50th


Birthday, May 11th, to a very dear and loving Daughter. Love you lots from Mum.


Happy Birthday Sis Love from .


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JONES Max


(Dave) May 11th


Best wishes for


your future health and happiness Love Mum,


Kelly, Dave xxx. Happy Birthday Uncle Max


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precioi ismemor iesof a d e a r mum, g r a n dma a n d g r e a t -g r a n dma . Also r ememb e r in g a dear dad Fred.


MUSGROVE FlorriG


Harry, Doris, Stowell , Ethel and family.


PO L LA R D


May 17th, 2003. We think of you often, We love you always.


George Ernest 'Ernie*


Your family.


Time passes bnl meviories stay, As tiear and dear as - yesterday.


AUBIN


Peaceful ly on Apri l 1 2 8 t l i , 2 0 0 5 , Bil l, p a s s e d aw a y a t his


John William (Bill)


home in Clitheroc, the 1 dearly loved husband I of the late Esther, a I much loved father of I Ka th le en and Anne, I also a loving father-1 i n - l aw o f Col in, a |


d e v o t e d gran d ad of I Andrew and Mark, - I


a l s o a mu c h loved I uncle.


A service was held at I S t M a r y ' s P a r i s h [


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Church. Clitheroe. on F r i d a y , M a y 6 th L followed by cremation) a t


C r e m a t o r i u m . Donat ions in memory L


' A c c r in g to n f


of Bill if so desired I may be given for St j M a r y M a g d a l e n e f Flower Fund, c/o Mrs {


B Chatburn. the Parish I Office, Church Street. I Cl i theroe. BB7 2DG. [


Inqui r ies to Brian - I Price and Son Funeral) Di rectors Tel. 01200 f 441297.


AL LEN


On Ma y 1 s t , 2 0 0 5 , suddenly in hospi tal . M a u r e e n , a g e d 7 0 years, of Cl i theroe. the dear ly loved wi fe of L e s , m u c h l o v e d m o t h e r o f L i n d a , J a n i c e , G a r y a n d Debbie, a l so a d e a r grandma and great- grandma and friend to many. The funeral service and : r em a t io n wi l l take place today. Thursday, M a y 1 2 t l i A c c r


Maureen


C r ema to r ium a t 11 3.m, Fami ly f lowe r s only, but donat ions for Cancer Research may be given o r sent , c/o C l i t h e r o e F u n e r a l Service, 10/12 WhaMey Road, Cl i theroe, BB7 R lAW . I n q u i r i e s t o


i n g t o n


C l i t h e r o e F u n e r a l Service. T e l . ' 0 1 2 0 0 443045.


R iv e r s id e , S awle y . Ethel, aged 81 years, of Cl i theroe. the dear ly loved wife of Eric, also a much loved mother of Helen. R e p o s i n g


Peaceful ly, o n May 9 t h . 2 0 0 5 ,


C H A R D Ethel


i n


Peacehaven Chapel of Rest. For all funeral details, please contact Brian Pr ice, and Son, Funeral Directors.Tel . 31200 441297.


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On Thursday. Miiy 5th, 2005. suddenly but - afte r a sh o r t illness, R i c h a r d , a g e d 7 4 ye ar s , d e a r ly loved husband of Brenda, a l o v i n g


HORNBY Richard


s tepfather and father- in-law and a devoted grandad to Sophie and a loving brother .


f a t h e r ,


The fun e ra l s ervice wi l l t a k e p l a c e o n Friday. May 13th at 2 p.m. at St Leonard's C h u r c h . L a n g h o , followed by in terment I n O l d L a n y h o Churchyard. Fami ly f lower s only please, b u t d o n a t i o n s i f desired may be made in memory of Richard to Intensive Care Unit, B l a c k b u r n R o y a l In f i rma ry , c / o th e F u n e r a l D i r e c to r . R i c li a r d ■ w i 11 b e reposing in the Chapel of Rest a t Langshaws. A l l i n q u i r i e s t o Langshaw's Fune ra l Service, 103.A King St reet . Whal ley. Tel. 01254 824529.


Richard will be sadly missed by all who .hiew him.


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1 0 /1 2 Whalley Road (Opposite Sainsburys)


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Tel: Clitheroe 443045 Pre-paid Funeral Plans Available on Request


Bmn Price & Son Funeral Directors


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The Genuine and Independent family concern of two, generations


offering a 24 hr personal seivice


Brian, Jean, Carl and Pauline ' Tel: Clitheroe 441297


Pre-paidfimeral plans available on request ichard Chew, a t BRENNAND Su Margaret Ellen


2005, in, hospital and of tile Manor House a n d f o rm e r l y o f Grindleton, Margaret, a g e d 90 y e a r s , th e dearly loved s is ter of th e la te Bea t r ice , a much loved auntie of


ddenly on May 2nd,


Alber t .Zoe, Joyce, Jim and families. R e p o s i ng


Peacehaven Chapel of Rest. A service will be h e ld a t G r in d l e to n Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 17th at 11-15 a.m. followed by cremation at Skipton Crematorium a t 12-20 p.m. Flowers will be r e c e i v e d


I n


donations in memory o f M a r g a r e t i f s o desired may be given f o r G r i n d l e l o n Methodist Church, c/o Mr s H. VVaddington. S te p h en so n ' s Farm, Lane Ends. Bolton-by Bowl and, Cl i t l ieroe, BB7 4PH. Inquir ies to Brian Pr ice an d Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 01200 441297.


P e a c e l ia v e n ,


a t o r


Died p e a c e fu l ly o n Friday. May 6th. 2005, a g e d 6 4 y e a r s , h e leaves behind his wife K a t e , s o n M i k e , d a u g h t e r - i n - l a w V i v i e n n e


BR UN SK ILL Keith Redman


grandaughte rs Emma, Katie and Jessica. A church service will take place at St Peter's and St Paul's, Boiton- by Bowland o n May 16 th a t 1 0 -1 5 a.m. followed by committal a t


a n d


Crematorium. Skipton. Family f lowe r s only please, but donat ions If so desired payable to Eas t Lancs Hospice, P a r k L e e R o a d . B l a c k b u r n ,


C a r l e t o n


Calv e r ley s F u n e r a l Se rv ic e . C h a t b u r n Road, Cl i theroe. BB7 2A P . T e l . 0 1 2 0 0 442020.


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Peacefully in hospital, on May 5lh, 2005, and of High Brake House, Clilheroe, Sidney, aged 88 year s, th e dear ly loved husband of the late Ethel, a much - l o v e d b r o t h e r o f Grace, Charlie, Marian and tile late Gordon and Tom also a loved uncle and great-uncle.


SM ITH Sidney


Peacehaven Chapel of R e s t . S e r v i c e a n d c rema t io n wi l l take place a t Accr ington Crema tor ium, today Thursday. May 12th a t 1 - 4 0 p .m . F am i ly f lowers only please, donations in memory of Sidney if so desired may be given for High Brake House, c/o Mrs K. B r i e r l e y . 1 2 9 C h a t b u r n R o a d , Cl i theroe. BB7 2BD. Inquir ies to Brian - Price and Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 01200 441297.


Reposing in InMemoriam:'


In memory of a loving wife, mother, grandma and g r e a t g randma , who passed away May 7th. 2003. Two years have gone


BEER Nancy


by, and we still cry, You're in our hearts each day, And there you will


. slay. From your ever loving


family.


Treasured memories of a dear mum, grandma and g r e a t grandma , who died May 18th, 1 9 7 1 ,


MUSGROVE Florrie


remember ing a de a r dad, Fred. Although I cannot see


a l s o


you mum, You are wilh me


night a?id day, fo r the love that was


between us, Death can never take


F r om y o u r lo v in g d a u g h t e r M a r y , Laurence and family.


away. ’ , / remember your


THOMPSON Merv


My thoughts and love this week are for you, And the people you left behind.Maggie.


smile, Your twinkling eyes, Your wickedness and miss you,


■


THOMPSON Merv


Died May 14tli. 2 0 9 4 . S imo n . A Kin, Liz. Sarah, Alex, Jamie and


With all our love today as always. We still miss you and you are always in our thoughts.


Jess.


fu n and friendship. John.


Birthday Memories ' May 13th


BARNES Alan


L o v e f r om J a n e t , Hannah. Becky, Mum and Dad.


Remembering you on what would have been your 50th birthday.


BOYER


BI rthdayinemoriesof a much loved sister. May 13th.


- Wendy


Birthday wishes lo a sister dear. How we wish you were still here, Too young you were to fall asleep, Now all we have are memories to keep. Your laugh, your


Al l o u r lo v e f r om Dotty, Susan. Jackie,' Davidand familicsxxx.


smile are no longer here. Bu t in our hearts we still hold you dear.


Thanks for.Sympathy ? FR A N K LA N D


Edith and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and n e ig h b o u r s f o r th e . many kind expressions of sympathy. l e t te r s and cards of condo­ lenc e a n d fo r f loral t r ibutes received d u r ­ in g t h e i r s a d lo s s . Th a n k in g a l so Rev. Rodney Nicholson for his kind w o r d s a n d comforting minis t ra­ t io n s a n d to D r M. Flatley and the nurses a n d s t a f f of P e n d l e Ward, Cl i theroe Com­ munity Hospital for all the care they gave to Malcolm. Final ly to Carl and Pauline Price f o r


Malcolm Graham


arrangements. SWALES


t h e f u n e r a l


A year without you . has been emptier than it should have been. You are in many


THOMPSON Merv


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Cheap tickets on offer at rail event


THERE will be prizes to win and cheap rail tickets on offer a t a “Welcome to your Railway” event at Blackburn station on Saturday. To commemorate National Commu­


nity Rail Partnerships Day, train com­ pany Northern is joining forces with partnerships across its network in a bid to raise awareness of the rail services available. There will be a special promotion on


the day of 50% off rail tickets on Com­ munity Rail lines and a special prize draw to win one of 50 free annual sea­ son tickets to travel on the Northern, network for a year or a national rail­ card. There will be stalls and entertain­


ment, including a magician and musi­ cians, at the gala.


Advice and information will be


offered to local people about getting involved with CRPs and how commu­ nity groups can “adopt” a station. Members of Ribble Valley Rail will


be out and about on Blackburn station and the event will be of particular interest to anyone wanting to find out more about the Association of Com­ munity Rail Partnerships’ proposed CRPs scheme to revitalise the Preston to Colne line. Richard Watts, rail officer for Lan­


cashire County (jouncil, said: “CRPs aim to improve local rail services and stations through community involve­ ment. The partnerships bring together train operators. Network Rail, local authorities, businesses and community groups.” .


Chess team wins promotion


CLITHEROE Chess Club’s B team fin­ ished the season with a win against Ratvtenstall B,. I t gave them a record of 10 wins from


12 games and promotion to the Second Division of the East Lancashire Chess League. The final game was won 4-1, thanks


to victories by George Illingworth, John Rodgers, John Buxbaum and newcom­ er Will Grace. - The latter won on board five in spite


of having no previous experience of match play with a chess clock.


Clitheroe Chess Club will finish its


meeting for the summer on Tuesday, May 24th, with a five minute blitz tour­ nament. This will be held at 7-30 p.m. in the


upstairs room of the Catholic Social Centre in Lowergate. Players of all ages and abilities are


most welcome to take part. On May 31st is the ACM After summer, the club nights will


start again in September. For further details, please contact Brendan Brown on 01200 441949'.


Call to mark Christian Aid Week


SIXTY years of Christian Aid throughout the world is ; being celebrated throughout the Ribble Val­ ley from this weekend. Sunday to the following


Saturday is Christian Aid Week and, to mark the event, people are being encouraged to send a “big vote” to the Government over the G8 Summit. In July, Britain hosts


the G8 Summit of world leaders and from July to December holds the presi­ dency of the European Union. Christian Aid sees this as giving the Govern­ ment a unique opportuni­ ty to change the unjust trade system that keeps millions of people in pover­ ty around the world.


Thieves steal


power washer A POWER washer worth £960 has been stolen from a farm in Slaidburn. The offenders approach­


ed the property during the hours of Thursday evening and Friday morning and took the green, Gernig 411A piece of equipment. Anyone with informa­


tion about the theft is asked to contact Clitheroe police on 458734.


ews from the ¥illages


The family of the la te Tommy Swales would like to express thei r sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the - k in d ex p r e s s io n s o f s ym p a t h y a n d f o r d o n a t i o n s r e c e iv ed during this sad time. Special thanks to Doug f o r b e i n g a g o o d neighbour and to Dr Donnelly and all the n u r s i n g s t a f f a t C l i th e r o e Ho sp i ta l , th a n k in g a l so Rev. Ma r k Rus s e l l -Smi th for his kind words and c o m f o r


Thomas Stanley (Tommy)


m i n i s t r a t i o n s a n d f ina l ly t o C a r l a n d Pauline Price for thei r faultless ar rangements and caring support.


t i n g


Joyce and family wish t o e x p r e s s t h e i r sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighboursfor cards of c o n d o l e n c e , - k i n d e x p r e s s i o n s s y m p a t h y ,


W H IT T L E Meivyn (Mel)


t r ibutes and donat ions t o B r i t i s h H e a r t F o u n d a t i o n a n d P a rk in s o n s Di s e a s e Society received at this s a d t ime. P a r t i cu la r thanks to Doctor W.G, M a c K e a n f o r h i s suppor t and long term c a r e of Mel , Special thanks to staff on Mac Ward and the Critical Care Uni t at Burnley G e n e r a l H o s p i t a l , thanks to Mytton Fold and special thanks to th e Rev e r e n d Geof f W i l l i a m s f o r


f l o r a l


beaut iful service and to Sarah and staff at Langshaws fo r th e i r kindness and dignified arrangements.


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Coffee morning A successful coffee morning at the home of Mrs Myra Briggs raised approximately £240, which will go towards the running costs of Slaidburn Village Halt


Thanks was expressed to all who helped) made donations or gave prizes.


Walking sticks The president of Slaid­ burn WI, Mrs J. Weisters, welcomed members and friends to the 61st biithday meeting. She intro­ duced guest speaker Mr B. White, who gave a talk on his hobby of making and collecting walking, sticks. Thanks was) expressed by Mrs T. Ankers.


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horn was won by Mrs Lawson, Mrs Waddington, Mrs M. Briggs.


SIMONSTONE-


Whist drive Winners at a whist drive held in Simon- stone Old School were;' Ladies; - Muriel Auld, Beryl Pollard, (jladys Walsh (cons). Gents - Fred Green, Pat


. Larkin, George Pol­ lard (cons). Special prizewinner was John Hull and MC was Mr George Pol-


A birthday cake, made by Mrs M. Shaw and; iced by Ms H. Waddin^on, was cut by Mrs E. Lawson.


The L. King-Wilkin- son Cup, for most points in competi­ tions over the past year, was jointly won by . Mrs Lawson and Miss J. Carr.


: been organised by the Half Committee. This will be the last of the season.


WI


The next meeting of Siinonstone with Read WI 'vill be next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. in Simonstone Old School when members will debate


A competition for an ornament made from


Certificates for 40 years’ membership were presented to Mrs Shaw, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs ,B. Townsoh and Mrs A. Swindlehurst.


' lard, The next drive will be on Tuesday and has


ing and car wash from 9-30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21st, at St Peter’s Church, Simonstone.


Procession A procession of witness will take place .'on Sunday following the family communion service at 10 a.m. in St Peter’s Church, Simonstone. The. route will be from St Peter’s, School Lane via Whalley Road and Haugh Avenue along to Woodside Road, Woodhead Road, Straits Lane, Whalley Road, George Lane to St John’s Church, Read, where coffee will be served.


WHALLEY


: the resolutions for the ACM, to be held in London on June 8th. There will also be a mini-handicraft show.


Development


The next event for the Development Fund will be a coffee morn­


Confirmation Children who have been taking part with their parents iii the Sacramental Pro­ gramme will be con­ firmed during the 11 a.m. Mass on Sun­ day, Pentecost Sun­ day, at the English Martyrs’ RC Church, Whalley.


Skiffle Songs Memories of being 17 were evoked by songs such as "Putting On


The large audience included fans of the group from Chester


. and Preston. The committee hopes to book the band fora future performance.


Abbey tour •


A tour of Whalley Abbej', led by the Rev. Chris Steriy, has been organised by Whalley Christian Action Group on Thursday at 6.30 p.m. The event, which costs £2, includes a buffet sup­ per at the English Martyrs' Presbytery


Bookings can be made at any of the local churches.


Bethany trip Line dancers, who meet at Whalley Village Hall on Friday evenings are at pres­ ent supporting a trip to send a volunteer to the Bethany Pro­ ject in Tanzania.


Every two months, each person may put the name of a charity into a hat and the name drawn out is the one which will be


the Style" for many of the audience at Whalley Village Hall on Saturday when the Doghouse Skiffle Band gave a spirited and lively perform­ ance.


supported. This time the leader, Mrs. Catherine Riley was delighted that her cause, to visit the Bethany Project in 'Tanzania as a volun­ teer, was'drawn.


Mrs Riley, a nursery nurse who lives in Accrington, visited the project last year and hopes to go next year during one ol the school holidays.


More members would be welcome at the very easy-going line dancing evenings on Fridays at the village hall at 7-30 p.m.


Mayfair Items for the rainbow stalls at the fair at VVhalley Primary SShool on Saturday are required and should be brought tc the school from today. This year the money raised will gc towards the new playground.


Dominoes New members and guests who wish tc give the evening a try are very.welcome ai Whalley Senior Citi­ zens' whist and domi­ no drives. These are held in the Methodist School on Saturdays at 6.45 p.m.


Last week, the whist results were as fol­ lows. Ladies:!, Mrs. P. Wooff; 2, Mrs. H. Hardy. Gents: 1, Mrs. E. Frost; 2, Mrs. G. Walmsley.


The raffle was won by Mrs. D. Farnsworth.


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