12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Titnes, January 13th, 2005
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GREEN hems for inclusion shmilri lie sent (o: ews from the Villajs(es
BOLTON-BY-: BOWLAND
Shop dream The president of Bolton-by-BowIand WI, Mrs Catherine
economical form of treatment. Members then mixed their own skin care product, with advice from Margaret and Beth, according to age, skin type and temperament!
SemTers"1^™thl Margaret and Beth
December meeting, were t o n k ^ by She introduced the Mrs Pat Duck-
er and daughter team from “Holistic Therapeia”,
Clitheroe, who had The group s January started the shop to meeting took the
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fulfil a dream and a healthy way of liv ing.
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mince pies and sher ry provided by the committee.
lowed by a short business meeting. President Mrs Catherine Curry said members had raised £500 through carol singing, the money to be shared between The Autis tic Society and The North West Air Ambulance.
speakers, Margaret and Beth, the moth- The supper was festive Qn
YFC quiz Monday night
Margaret could not find the products she needed and started to make her own, from which the shop, the clinic and treat ments flourished. Members were advised of the poten- They played a number O u t r e a ch cy of the oils and the of party games to
form of a party at a member's house. In defiance of tradition, the food took the form of a Chinese banquet or fish and chips. However, members stuck to tradition 1 with their festive desserts.
danger of not dilut ing them sufficiently, thus making it an
after Christmas, fol-
members of Bolton- by-Bowland YFC met in the village for a quiz night. Next week’s meeting is stock judging for the boys and card mak ing for the girls. Members wishing to attend should meet in the village at 7- 15pm.
CHATBURN
shake the cobwebs The Citizens’ Advice from their brains Bureau, Outreach
Paul has picked up an MBE
THE man credited with ensuring that every magis trates court in Lancashire was geared up to new tech nology has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s | Honours List.
And Clitheroe-born Mr Paul I Backhouse (pictured), who I now lives in Hapton, smd he was “shocked, delighted and honoured” to receive the I award. He said; “This award Backhouse, who has is a wonderful end to what worked at Reedley Magis-
has been something of a whiteknuckle year for myself and everyone work ing in the magistrates' courts.
“I am very proud to accept it on behalf of myself and all my colleagues.” The MBE was awarded to Mr Back house for services to the administration of justice and
session will take place in Chatburn Methodist Church next Thursday from 2 to 3-30 p.m.
CHIPPING
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every Thursday in January
Book early to obtain all the best deals and discotmts.
Take advantage o f free insurance or taxi transfers or airport parking
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Historical The next meeting of Chipping Local His torical Society will take place on Tues day at 7-45 p.m. in St Mary’s Commu nity Centre.
There will be an illus trated presentation
entitled “Aspects of Rural Life in the
Visitors are welcome, admission £2. Annu al membership £7. Inquiries, tel. Mrs Pauline Paterson 01995 61692.
Food bingo nologies.
Mr Backhouse said: “The introduction of computerisa tion from 1991 was essential
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trates Coimt, is currently the Systems Manager at Lan cashire Magistrates’ Secre tariat, based in Garstang. Providing support, including IT help, for every magis trates' court in the county.
Village News, Clilheroe Advertiser & Times. 3 King Street, Clitlieroe BB7 2E\V.
The next event is the annual bingo on February 26th in the village hall.
The Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Outreach
CAB
sessions will take place in Chipping Village Hall on Monday from 1 to 3- 30 p.m.
GISBURN
school, Mr Backhouse began his career as an office junior at the town’s magistrates. After qualifying to become a court clerk in 1978 he then took his keen interest in com puter technology forward by studying the subject with the Open University.
2005 heralds a year of sweep- Indeed, Mr Backhouse built ing change.
forstrivingtirelesslytointro- For the whole coimtsystein in duce and develop new tech- England and Wales mclud-
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to cope with modern day Mr Backhouses new role will workloads, the need to be as the North West Region
exchange information with other organisations such as the police, and provide a quality service for court users.”
Church, Chipping are organising a food bingo to take place in the village hall on
eyes down at 7-45 p.m
Early 18th Centu- Donations of prizes, ry”.
fruit, vegetable or
ing magistrates, county and crown courts is to be brought imder a brand new
his first computer in 1976, using kits from America. Married to Elizabeth, Padi- ham’s former Community Midwife, Mr Backhouse (50), has two daughters, Jane a science teacher in London and Sarah who works for HAPPA.
Information Technology In his spare time Mr Back- Business Partner for Her house is a keen model railway
Majesty’s Court Service. Clitheroe born and a former pupil of the town’s grammar
enthusiast who has partici pated in several exhibitions locally.
Welfare Committee A rousing and varied Christmas party programme of enter- held in the village hall on Saturday.
tainment was pro vided by Slaidburn
January 29th. Doors In addition teas were open at 6-30 with taken out to 15 eligi-
ble people who were unable to attend due to illness or incapaci ty.
grocery hampers. The party got off to a wine and spirits good start with a sit- would be most wel come. Contact Mrs Pauline Paterson tel. 01995 61692.
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Thornley Birds Con cert Party is being held at Chipping Village Hall on February 4th and 5th.
The group, which will be performing Sleep ing Beauty, is donat ing all proceeds to charity.
The show starts at 7- 30 p.m., tickets are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children and are available from Winefride Slater on 01995 61505 or Margaret Blackburn on 01772 774394.
Party time Around 110 guests aged 60 and over, including former res idents now living in nearby nursing homes and sheltered accommodation, were welcomed to the annual Chipping
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down meal of beef, ham, potatoes and salad, followed by trifle, cakes, fruit pies and cups of tea. Following the meal an excellent selec tion of music and dance items were given by Chipping Brownies, a very tal ented group of young people, under the expert guidance of Brown Owl Kate Plumb.
Committee chairman Mr Martin Butters thanked members and other willing helpers and gave a brief summary of events held during the year.
He also thanked local charities, commit tees, businesses and individuals who once again had been gen erous in their sup port, mainly Bra- bin’s Trust, Helme Charity and Chip ping Show commit tee, without their help and the fund raising events, the annual party could not take place.
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Society The next meeting of Gisburn Historical Society will take place tonight at 7-30 p.m. in the Festival Hall.
Members are hoping to organise an exhi bition in March and
memorabilia relating to the village, its res idents or anything else locally of inter est.Everyone is wel come at the meeting.
GRINDLETON
Kay Hopkinson immediately if you have not ordered supper. All members will be hostesses.
see how the WI oper ates will be made very welcome.
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Waste paper
are trying to collect lA/jpe taStinO m pm n r a h i l ia . relatirifT Grindleton Recre
The usual waste paper collection will take place in Grindleton today. Contributions of newspaper, card board and magazines can be left in the space provided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall. This collection is organ ised by Grindleton WI members to raise funds for the insti tute.
ation Ground Chari-
ty Comraitte mem bers will be holding their very popular wine tasting again this year.
Fish and chips At tonight’s meeting of Grindleton WI, Mr Jeff Cowling will talk about holiday Anyone travel log.
The competition is for a bird photograph, to have been taken
Silver Band who by the entrant, played many old Fish and chips will be favourite songs from served, the shows.
Please contact Mrs
On January 28th at 7- 30 p.m. in the school hall everyone will gather to try out the “gold and silver” wines assembled by the expert.
requiring -
tickets is advised to contact Mrs Carolyn Doherty on 441105 or any member of the committee as soon as possible. Everyone is wel come.
Playgroup Mothers from Joseph’s Playgroup, which meets every Friday afternoon in term-time at St Joseph's Primary, were busy before Christmas raising funds to help the pre schoolers who attend the group.
Charity night
Carol singing around the village on Decem ber 6th raised £90 and, thanks to the generosity of the COflCGrt landlords at The The first of the new Eagle and Child pub, season of Thursday
St Hear about the work of the charity Friends of Chernobyl’s Children by visiting Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. You can also play a part by perhaps shar ing a talent - music, drama or art and even hosting a child for the duration of
who organised a raf fie, a further £50 was raised.
The playgroup is open to children aged two- and-a-half and over who will be attending St Joseph's Primary School.
Further details are available from the school office (01254 826246).
Seniors’ party Following on from last year's successful and popular party organ ised for the older members of the com munity, this year's party takes place tomorrow evening in the Memorial Hall.
If you are aged 65 or over, living in Hurst Green or its immedi ate surroundings and have not as yet received an invite, it's not too late.
1 . . KNOWLE GREEN
audience participa tion.
The speaker at the next meeting on February 2nd, is Kathleen Jones on “Soroptomists Aid to Siam” and an auction of unwanted Christ mas presents will be held in aid of the Tsunami Disaster Fund.
PENDLETON
their stay. Inquiries, W a S tS p a p e r tel. Olwyn Keogh on The fortnightly collec- 01995 61305.
New Zealand cellist Winners at Monday
lunchtime concerts will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall next Thursday starting at noon when the musicians will be Victoria Simonsen on___________________ cello and Jonathan Scott on piano.
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Victoria was the win- 19®^ s whist drive m Read Constitutional Club were: Ladies - Mrs Mary Donald, Mrs Molly Dearing. Gents - Mr George Holden, Mr Fred Green. Special prize winner was Mrs Sarah Law.
ner of the 2002 New Zealand Young Musi cian of the Year among other prizes. Jonathon has already made a name for him self as a brilliant and captivating per former.
Lutoslawski and Liszt. To book your ticket which costs £13 (concessions £12) including lun cheon, please
01254 826948. Appeal Newsletter The next edition of the
Green”, is due out in mid-February, and,
as usual, the editors.
Mrs Nancy Bailey and Mrs Agnes Bland, are looking for
suitable copy. Since its first edition 14 months ago the newsletter has
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Their programme will UUIZ nigrit include music by Boc- The quiz on Tuesday cherini, Stavinsky, night in Read Consti tutional Club was won by a team of “New Year Weight Watchers , of Simon- stone.
Contact Mrs Gill Residents of Knowle McDonnnell (01254 Green are playing 826378) for further details.
their part to help raise monies tor the victims of the Asian tsunami.
tel. Second place winners, captained by Karen Fairclough, were “The Fick Five” on a tie break. Jean Porter’s team “Four in a Team” took third
village church has
popular local newslet- j^gj^j j-wo retiring col ter, “Round the
lections and raised around £150 to date
booby prize went to “The Cliviger Clowns”.
while several villagers Members o St Johns <
have provisionally organised a dance to be held in the village ballon January29th.
tion of waste paper takes place in Pendle
ton on Tuesday. Please leave papers in the bags provided, or carrier bags if the white bags are not available.
ews from the Villages
Avenue for prayers for the tsunami earth quake victims.
RIMINGTON
Local bobby Crime Prevention and Policing in the Ribble Valley was the sub ject topic of the talk given to Rimington WI by PC Peter Waring last week. He outlined his beat duties as a firearms officer, and spoke of his time as part of the Police Protection team, when Lord Waddington
brought along anti theft devices, person al attack alarms, and ultra-violet marker pens, all available to
number to call the police - 08451-25-35- 45. Mrs Helena Keighley thanked PC Waring.
President Mrs Jean Kerr had welcomed 21 members. As a mark of respect for the victims of the recent
tsunami
tragedy, a minute’s silence was observed.
tjjanked Mrs
scrapbook which was i first compiled in 1994. Mrs B. Spencer agreed to co-ordinate I the material.
enter a team in the LFWI fun quiz on January 31st. Prelim inary notice was given of the LFWI annual meeting at Southport on March 15th. All members interested in attend ing should contact Mrs Spencer.
SABDEN
Rimington WI are to ^ork is beginning on UnitV enter a team m the outdoor play area
School
for the younger pupils at Sabden Primary
The annual meeting of the National Federa tion of Womens Insti tutes will this year take place in London on June 7th.
the public. He also The competition for an gave the local contact
M^s“E.‘p7et as town crier, gave details of forthcoming events, and also expressed birthday greetings for January.
was
judged by PC War ing. He chose those of
Ranee,
C. Thistlethwaite, Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs K. Scott for arranging and co ordinating the village carol evening, and to 6 0 S night Mrs E. Robinson A 1960s night, hosted who was commere.
Power cut Because of an electrici ty failure in the area, the monthly whist and domino drive at Rimington had to be cancelled. Although the power was expect ed to be restored by 7 p.m. it did not return until 8 p.m., creating great difficulties for the organisers.
of Ebb and Flo the gjngers had braved Joint service■ o,. t u >
Church, and Read United Reformed Church will hold a joint service on Sun day at 11 a.m. in St
become a popular Holy SefViceS and much talked The Rev. David Noblet about addition to vil- MU conduct both the
9 a.m. Holy Commu nion and 10-30 a.m. Baptism services on Sunday in St Leon ard's Parish Church, Langho.
It you have an item of New Year party news, or an idea for a President of Mitton feature, please con- WI Mrs Doreen Bal-
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tact Mrs Bland (01254 826 559) or Mrs Bailey (01254 826903).
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WI The next meeting of the WI takes place in the village hall on Thursday, January 27th, at 7-30 p.m.
This month's talk will be given by Mrs June Sharpies, on how to wear scarves. New comers are welcome to attend.
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shaw welcomed 55 members and guests to the annual New Year party, which was held this year in Har woods Restaurant, Great Harwood. An
the Rev. Geoff Townsend.
Lunch club The first luncheon club of the year will be held next Tuesday in the United Reformed Church, East View, Read, at 12-30 p.m. Please let Ann Wild know if you wish to attend by Sunday.
excellent meal was -r^’ enjoyed by everyone lb>Ui idi i ii and was followed by Mother’s Union prayer entertainment from vigils have been held ‘Camelia”, a folk
Waste paper The waste paper collec tion will take place in Read and Simonstone on Monday. Leave the white sacks or plastic bags at the edge of your property where it meets the pavement. Leave sacks outside early for collection.
singing duo, Norma and Lyn, from the Fylde Coast. They played and sang some lively songs with
country wide between noon and 2 p.m. Last Thursday, 16 MU members from Read and Simonstone met at 44 Harewood
Two teams of carol
the elements as they toured the area. The Martin Top Chapel singers had raised £167 and the team of village people collect ed £214. The com bined collections have been donated to NSPCC
John’s Church when WI members are asked the preacher will be to take to future
meetings any items which could be used to up-date the village
by Rimington Recre ation Building Fund will take place in the White Bull Hotel, Gisburn on January
be by “The Back Beats” and the tick ets at £13-50. which include supper, may be booked from Toni Parker on 01200 445272, Paul Wink- ley on 01200 445 858 or Catherine Cau- therley on 01200 445666.
Staff from Blackburn The organist at St Rovers are giving free Nicholas’s Church,
School. A patch of ground below the yard, which is often muddy and unusable, is being transformed into an all-year-round area, with a covered sand pit, activities, circular seating, sen sory garden and linked pathways. The work is expected to take about six weeks.
Mrs Jerr, Mrs M. Dance lessons in school S e fV ic e S Bridge, and Mrs S.
coaching classes for Class 1 children for the next four Monday mornings and school swimming is begin ning again at Padi- ham Pool for Year 3 and Year 4 on Fri- d^ys.
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Appeal Fund-raising for the tsunami disaster appeal is still taking place around the vil lage. Collecting boxes are in the village ~ .
Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 13th, 2005 13 Entrance fee is £1 ence House is closed.
and includes tea and cakes.
churches and pubs, L/OUnty qUIZ and donations can On Monday evening, also be made to Fr members of Slaid- Peter Birmingham or Fr Trevor Vaughan.
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services for of Prayer
include evening ser vices at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, St Mary’s on Wednesday and St Nicholas’s on Thurs day. Next Friday, there will be a service at St Mary’s at 12-15 p.m. followed by a hunger lunch
“ ■’JV will be stock judging
training at Lower Lees Farm, Cowark, at 7-30 p.m. by per-
Organist
Mr Roger Britnell, has produced a CD of music on the John Laycock organ. The CDs are to go on sale for £9 and proceeds will go towards the
dasses will The 10 a.m. service at
begin a week on Mon- gabden Baptist day, January 24th. The after-school activities for all the community begin on Monday with dance classes from 3-30 to 4 p.m. for adults and children. On Tuesday,
from 3-30 p.m., wjiionp Folk SandersonDance Village
Wednesdays after school is band prac tice and sport and ICT classes take place on Thursdays from 3-30 to 4-30 p.m
AGM
29th at 7-30p.m. to Sabden Crown Green midnight. Music will Bowling Club is appealing for more villagers to join and help with the running of the organisation. The AGM of the club will take place
Church on Sunday will be taken by Mr Alan Bowles. At Sab den Methodist Church, the Rev. Laura Hardy will take the covenant ser vice at 9-30 a.m.
School will lead The Village Folk are cheerleading classes, presenting their next
show on Friday and Saturday, February 25th and 26th, in St Nicholas’s Hall. Tick ets are now on sale and cost £6, which includes supper. As usual, there will be music and song and lots of opportunity forasing-a-long.
SIMONSTONE on Whist drive
Tuesday, February Mrs Eileen Vernon will 1st, at the White be in charge of the Hart at 8 p.m. and whist drive in Simon- new members are stone Old School on very welcome.
Tuesday at 7-30 p.m.
f CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH^ Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society
Proudly Present the Musical My-Fair-Lady By Arrangement with Musicscope Limited
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Music by Frederick Loewe
Based on the play 'Pygmalion' by George Bernard Shaw At St Mary’s Centre, Church Street
Saturday February 12th to 19th at 7.15pm (excluding Sunday)
Matinee Saturday 19th at 2.15pm Adults £7 under 16 £5
Booking Office Opens
at St Mary’s Centre, Church Street (Parish Church Hall) Tuesday January 18th 2pm to 3pm and 7pm to 8pm Then every Tuesday and Friday 7pm to 8 pm and every Saturday morning 10.30 to 11.30am
^ Booking Hotline 01200 424545 iw e a iH ^
“Small class sizes and a caring, supportive environment for your child”
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For further details please contact Mrs Vivienne Tighe at: Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF
Email:
development@qegs.blackbum.sch.uk Website: ww’
w.qegs.blackbum.sch.uk
01254686311 QEGS is charity no 1041220 registered for educational purposes
Early Years/Junior School Open Day ______
Wednesday 19 th January 2005 Please come at 10.00am or 2.00pm
• .AraJcmic Excellence • Opportunities for music, drama and sport
burn Young Farmers’ Club met in the old chapel before the county quiz competi tion. A business
usual.
Meets resume Meetings of the Thurs- day Group at the English Martyrs resume today a t 1 p.m. at the Pres bytery. As part of the parish's
effort
towards the tsunami disaster fund, the group has planned a cake stall and raffle after Mass on the weekend of February 12th and 13th. Choir practice resumes this evening at 7-30 p.m.
mission of Mr and The next meeting for .. -
Mrs Graham Robin- children and parents will be on Monday at the Presbytery at 6- 30 p.m. The theme is "We are people who celebrate God's
WHALLEY
New venues The weekly Christian
word". Christian Aid
Meditation Group A coffee morning with meetings which begin home baking, bring
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cost of maintaining j^gg(.jj,gg gf (-jjg whal- the organ.
tomorrow will be held at the English Mar tyrs' Presbytery while the abbey is closed for renovation. The new time is 10-45 a.m.
j^y Christian Action
Group will also take place at the Pres bytery. The first one
and buy and stalls selling Fair Trade goods has been arranged by Whalley Christian Action Group on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon in the Methodist Church Hall. Proceeds are for Christian Aid.
is next Thursday, OutreaCh January 20th, at 8 A Citizens’ Advice p.m. when the Rev. Bureau outreach ses- Philip Elson will speak on his work in Hungary.
. Although the Confer-
sion will take place in Whalley Adult Cen tre today between 10 and 11-30 a.m.
PAn®PTicons
Panopticon n. structure, space or device providing a comprehensive or panoramic view
A Panopticon for Ribble Valley Public Consultation
18th jan — 24th jan 2005 Panopticons is an ambitious project to create
six 21 St century landmarks in the hills of East Lancashire as symbols of the area’s regeneration and pride.
Proposed designs will be on display at Mid Pennine Arts, Yorke St, Burnley and the following places;
Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge
Ribble Valley Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe Whalley Library, Abbey Road, Whalley
Opening times may vary
For more details contact Gayle Knight at Mid Pennine Arts on 01282 421986
the abbey coffee shop remains open as
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