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Presentation At the 10th annual Grindleton Cricket Club presentation night hosts of the Duke of York, Andrea and Oily Ollerenshaw, rolled out the red carpet. While not exactly a night of a thousand stars, the great and the good of Crindle- ton turned out to pay tribute to the players who had royally entertained them this season.
After a sumptuous hot buffet of foods to suit all tastes. Crindleton skipper Crossland rose to his feet to deliver the captain’s speech. Crossland pointed out that while the team had not won as many matches as in previ-
wicket-keeper Chris Raw, who also had to look after the Crindleton duck for the next 12 months, after having scored the most ducks dur ing the season. The captain’s medal was presented to Phil Wilkinson and the mid-week player of the season award went to Dave
sented skipper Cross land with a present from the team and echoed the thoughts of his team-mates by saying that the club had never been healthier thanks to all the hard work, energy and enthusi asm that Chalky puts into running the club. There wasn’ t a dry eye in the house.
Wellock. There was The final presentation special mention to of the evening was Chris Hargreaves and Frank Ainsworth for all their had work in maintaining the ground throughout the season and for Jonathan and Jill Mills for hosting a party for the Haddington players
the Cazebo Trophy. This trophy goes to the player whose per formances and antics have given most enjoyment to his team-mates. Voted for by the players, this year’s recipient was Pete Entwistle.
also praised the Ollerenshaws for the hospitality the Duke of York had show the cricket team through out the season,
ous years, many Chris Raw, Craig
than ever before, of the team, wicket-keeper Raw Crindleton may not
set a record tor the number of dismissals (seven) during a match, and Frank Ainsworth ran three against Rolls-Royce. The skipper then went on to make five presentations.
records had been set this year. The team Nuttall were thanked
on their tour match. Following the presen- Skipper Crossland tation a night of dancing ensued with a good time had by all. The players will now spend the winter training vigorously in readiness for the 2006 season.
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have the best team in the Kibble Valley, but they certainly have the best support. The chink of wine bottles can often be hoard „„
First to himself for batsman-of-the-year, to tbe club bowler-of- tbe-year Keith Mld- dlebrough, the field ing award went to Phil Wilkinson pre-
collection will take place in Crindleton today. Contributions can bo left in the compound at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall for one day only.
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from all far corners of ^ he fUection is organ- the ground. More 'sod fs a fund-raising often than not this effort by the W I.
noise comes from the 031311 LunCn cool box of Craham A most enjoyable and Ann Taylor who Safari Lunch was have not missed a organised by mem- game in years.
bers of St Ambrose Church, last Sunday.
Three-year-olds stoop to conker
IN A beautiful tranquil scene, three-year-old nursery children from Hodder House, St Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst, make full use of the col lege’s estate during their Nature Club. The children were taking part m “active learning” by exploring the ground under one of the college’s many chestnut trees and seeing it they could find any conkers. (S)
Cuests met in the FiieWOrkS parish room for
Buck’s Fizz before going on safari to var ious parishioner’s homes for starters and the main course. They then returned, to the parish room for puddings, coffee and the drawing of the Crand Raffle. The winner of the luxury hamper was Mrs B. Learning. The event was enjoyed by hosts and guests alike and as a bonus, £876 was raised for church funds.
Crindleton Recreation Ground Charity will again be collecting for the fireworks at the rrlSnClS ClOtnGS annual village bonfire. If you would like to donate some money holding their very'suc- to this cause please cessful clothes recy- put it in the envelope cling again this year, that has been put Everybody in the vdl- through your door, lage is asked to save and this should be col- up any old clothes, lected by one of the shoes, hand bags, bed- charity’s represents- ding, curtains etc. in a tives. If you do not receive an envelope, or it it is not collected, you can post your donation in the box in
the Duke of York Pub, or through the door of North Barn, Back Lane.
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If this is inconvenient, bags may be left the night before from 3-30 p.m. until 6-30 p.m. Last year the whole village supported this great environmentally friendly cause, and raised money for the primary school into the bargain.
There are now 19 new homes for them, thanks to the com bined skills of the parishioners of St John's, Hurst Creen, and the enthusiastic children who turned up last weekend to help construct wood en bird-boxes.
Harvest service Holden Chapel held its har\’est thanskgiviing services on Sunday.
Robert Parkinson, of Lumb. The young people of the Sunday School took part with sketches and sang two pieces “He made the water wet” and “When we look up to the skies”.
The afternoon service „ _ , wss led by Mr SundEy, rnornbGrs
The evening service was led by Mr S. Colling, of Rishton. There were several songs by a group of young people from Chipping accompa nied by Mrs S. Mars- The next event den.
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of the congregation turned up at church with wellies, ready to clear the churchyard for the winter. Churchwarden Mr David Jacques explained that the aim is to make the churchyard a haven tor wildlife, with areas left uncultivat ed to encourage insects and wild flow ers. Bird-boxes will also be erected there.
planned for the chil- dren is a talk on guide
Crindleton School are for chapel funds and dogs, scheduled for organists for the day late November,
were Mrs B. Harrison In tbe meantime, anv- and Mr M. Blakey.
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binbag. The coilec-It is a little less difficult ^ tion will be on this week to find a 031311 S u p p e i
one saving used stamps, is asked to pass them on to St John's, who use them to raise funds for Cuide Dogs tor the Blind.
December 6th on the new house in Hurst Around 40 people Recreation Ground Green, tor our feath- attendedasafarisup- car park at 9 a.m.
ered friends at least, per organised by
The event was one of many organised by members of the parish, which has won an "Eco-Congre- gation" award for its work in developing awareness of environ mental Issues.
members of Hurst Green and District Tsunami Appeal on Saturday evening. The event began iii the dining room at St Mary's Hall, where participants enjoyed a bowl of soup and met their dinner guests tor the evening. Then it was on to a variety of addresses around the Hurst Green area tor main courses, then on again for dessert with a different group of fellow guests.
Those new to the safari experience agreed that the evening had been a very enjoyable way of meeting famil iar and new faces. The evening finished with coffee in St Peter's Club in the village. There is, as yet, no final figure from the evening's fund-raising, but the organisers would like to thank all who took part, in particular those who acted as hosts.
The next event planned is the vil lage's Cabaret Evening, which will feature acts from sev eral of the village's clubs and societies, on Saturday, November I9th.
Tickets costing £8 each, to include a hot pot supper, are avail able from Mrs Gill McDonnell (01254 826378) and Mr and Mrs David and Gill Jacques (01254 878222).
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HURST GREEN
Gospel truth "Raw Gospel" comes to the Memorial Hall on Friday at 7-30p.m., when the parishioners of St John's, Hurst Green, and All Hal lows', Mitton, host an acted version of the Gospel according to St Mark. Tickets cost £4, and are available on the door or from Jane Spurgeon (01254 826321). 'Those attending are asked to take along food for a Jacob's Join.
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Footbsll club Hurst Green's two cup winning teams have both had a successful start to the new sea
Bowling club The bowling club is holding one of its popular flea markets on October 30th, in Hurst Green's Memo rial Hall. The event begins at 9 a.m., and refreshments will be available all day. Bowling club mem bers are currently selling tickets tor the raffle, and they will also be sold on the day. Prizes include a meal at the Punch Bowl. The main prize is a wooden rocking horse, worth several hundred pounds, carved by local crafts man Mr Bill McCa- hey. The raffle will be drawn on December 2nd during the club's annual dinner at the Eagle and Child, in time for the lucky winner to give a child a wonderful Christ mas present.
son. The second team is currently top of the reserve league, and the first team is fourth in the first division. Both teams play in the East Lancs League.
Following the success of last year's event, another Race Night is planned, for Friday, November Ilth, in tbe Bayley Arms. Organisers are cur rently looking for sponsors: £20 to sponsor a race, and £5 to sponsor a horse. The owners of win ning horses win an extra prize. There will be a disco afterwards, and light refresh ments will be served. For further details please contact the Bayley Arms or Mr David Jacques (01254 878222). Hurst Green Football club is also looking for sponsorship. Chairman Mr David Jacques said that it costs £6,000 a year to run the football and cricket club, and the committee is hoping to attract sponsors tor a match, kit or even a ball. Please contact Mr Jacques tor further informa tion.
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Concert The music students of Carrie Steingold are presenting their annual concert in Knowle Green Vil lage Hall on Satur day at 7 p.m. From little tots whose feet can’t reach the pedals to very brave adults.
all will be giving of their best to show oft their talents to all who come along. Admission is £6.00, including a light sup per.
Whist drive On Monday a whist and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall at 7-30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Services The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu nion and the 10-30 a.m. morning wor ship and baptism services at St Leonard’s Church on Sunday.
At 6.30 p.m., there will be a 125th anniver sary Songs of Praise service.
Friendship The Ladies’ Communi ty Friendship Club will meet on Monday at 2 p.m. at Langho Methodist Church.
Coffee The coffee morning held at Langho Methodist Church for Macmillan Can cer Relief raised £152. Many thanks to the people who helped at the event, those who attended and those who sent donations.
Hoe down St Leonard’s Parish Church is organising a Hoe Down in the community centre on Saturday, October I5th from 8-II- 30p.m. Tickets are £8 including supper and can be obtained from Brian and Anne Williams (tel. 01254 240402). Dancing to The Quadrille.
Autumn feir The autumn fair will take place on Satur day between 11-30 a.m. and 2-30 p.m. Hot pot lunebes will be available.
MITTON
Question time After singing Jerus alem members of Mitton WI remained standing for a two minute silence in remembrance of long- serving member Mrs Freda Grin, who died in September. She had been president from 1985 to 1987 and a committee member for many years. Always hard working and full of enthusiasm, she will be greatly missed.
President Mrs Doreen Balshaw introduced Mr Peter Wiseman and Mr Ben Andrews, who both have been connected with Myerscough College and having 50 years’ experience in horticulture, gave members advice on all aspects of garden ing. 'They had many specimens of foliage and plants on display and answered mem bers’ problems and queries.
The speaker will be Muriel Sanderson whose talk Is “The Seven Ages of Woman.” Admission is £1, which includes tea and biscuits. All are welcome.
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\/Ien’s Sundey Mr Nigel Atherton, of Whalley, led the morning service at Salem Congregation al Chapel on the occasion of Men’s Sunday. Mr Atherton challenged those pres ent to go and tell the good news of Jesus to others. He closed with the hymn “Go Forth and Tell” . Mrs Ethel Hartley was the organist and cof fee and biscuits were served at the close.
“Remember your lead ers as they lived the word of God” was the theme used by Mr George Kendall, of Barrowford, who led the afternoon service.
Mr Frank Giles read a passage from the Bible and during the service the hymn “For all the Saints”
Mrs Marion Fogg thanked them both for a most informa tive insight into how to become a success ful gardener, and sbe thanked Mr George Clarkson for bis
. excellent skills of question master.
Mrs A. OgiKde was tbe winner of tbe compe tition.
Future events were dis cussed and Mrs Bal- sbaw thanked Mrs M. Fogg tor the flower arrangement.
Hostesses for the evening were Mrs J. Riley, Mrs 0. Samuel and Mrs S. Sharpies.
The next meeting is the annual meeting and will take place on November 2nd in Whalley Methodist Church Hall at 7-45 p.m.
NEWTON
Success A dance was held at the village hall last Friday, with music provided by the Mark Kitto Band. Supper was provided and served by the ladies committee. Prize winners, from first to seventh, were Mr W. Towler, Mrs M. Glover, Mrs A.
Communion of the Lord’s Supper was observed at tbe close and Mr Don Carson, of Barnoldswick, was the organist.
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Marsden, Mrs M. Beattie, Mrs Dewhurst, Mr West- well and Mr G. Cross.
the service was “food for all” .
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The delights of the pic turesque Ribble Val ley were visited in a film shown at the Harvest House in Pendleton Village Hall. Visitors also enjoyed a supper and there was a raffle. Proceeds are for All Saints Church funds.
The previous Sunday’s harvest thanksgiving service was held in the church.
This year the church wanted to collect money rather than goods in order to buy tools and equipment to allow farmers in the poorest countries to grow their own crops to become self- sufficient and teed their own families.
Quiz night Ramon Bell is very firmly back at the helm of Read and Simonstone Consti tutional Club. The winners last Tuesday had been winners for the past two weeks in Ramon’s absence, “The Pick Five”.
The latest winners were “Three Gals and a Guy” , with “Roy’s Rockers” in second position and “Nick’s Chicks” securing third position.
Once again “Eb and Flo” proved it is the playing not the win ning that matters, turning in again yet another memorable performance and eas ily taking the booby.
The school’s violinists performed before Key Stage 1 playing “The little red hen.” The congregation then sang' “When God made the world” . Key Stage 2 acted out the Bible story of the “Five loaves and two fishes” and sang “ Pears and apples” . Following this, the choir sang “ I have bread and fishes” and “ somewhere out there” .
The offertory hymn sung by the congre gation was “Sad puz zled eyes” . The bless ing was given by the vicar, the Rev. A. Sowerbutts and the final hymn was “ I the Lord of the sea and sky” .
The following poem was written by Year 5 pupil James J. E. Ashcroft entitled “A recipe to end all suf fering.” X recipe to end all suffering
Mothers’ Union Cosmetics and Cruis ing will be the title of a talk given by Sue Lord at Tuesday’s meeting. The meeting will be held at St John CE Hall, Read, and will begin at 7-3() p.m. Members are asked to take their goods for the Christ mas Fair. This meet ing is a week earlier due to the school’s half-term holidays the following week.
Hnrvest service The primary school- children of Read CE School, took part in a beautifully decorated St John’s Church, Read, on Sunday for the harvest thanks giving service.
Whist (drive Winners at the Read and Simonstone Con stitutional Club on Monday night were: Ladies - 1, Doris Birch; 2, Edith Charnley. Gents - 1 , Tilly Malpass; 2, Babs Dennis. A spe cial prize was award ed to Laura Green.
The school choir sang before the service and following the wel come, everyone joined in the first hymn “All things bright and beauti ful” . The theme of
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Present3tion The annual Read Cricket Club presen tation was held on Friday night in the pavilion
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although for the first time in several years the club had not won a major trophy the club was packed for the presentation.
President Derek Bir- chall opened the pro ceedings, vice chair man Clive Bennett introduced the man agers of the junior teams and captains of the three senior teams who selected the players of the year.
Awards were presented to:
Player of the Year under-Il, L. Grim- shaw; under-I3 M. Howells; under-I5 E. Artingstoll; under-18 K. O’Connor. Youth, E. Lowes; Youth fielding of the year, M. Alston; Junior player of the year, C. Holt; 3rd team bowl ing, E. Artingstoll; 3rd team batting, T.
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Marsh; 2nd team bowling, C. Holt; 2nd team batting, G. O’Connor; 1st team bowling, C. Holt; 1st team batting, T. Lit tle; outstanding per formance, E. Art ingstoll; Clubman of the year, M. Grainger; Player of the year, W. Driver.
Clive Bennett thanked the captains and managers for their hard work, Steve Porter and Sam Newby for organising the bar and everyone wbo had helped to make the year a suc cess. The tea ladies were praised tor the very high standard of teas all season, and first- team scorer Mr Keith Crabtree for a first class job.
The cricket club was delighted to have won an award for its ground in the Best Kept ’Village Compe tition, thanks to the efforts of grounds men Malcolm Grain ger, Tom Hadwen and Tony Dodgson.
RIMINGTON Domino (drive
There was a good attendance at the October whist and domino drive organ ised by Rimington Memorial Institute Management Com mittee.
A supper of pie and peas was served and the MCs for whist were Mrs E. Jackson and for dominoes, Mrs E. Hartley.
Whist winners ladies: Mr J. Waddington, Mrs Edmondson and Mrs E. Jackson.
Whist winners gents: Mr M. Grainger, Mrs J. Robinson and Mr I. Hartley.
Domino winners: Mrs E. Hartley, Mrs A. Seed, Mrs Berry, Mr. J. Oddie, Mrs H. Wolfenden and Mr D. Lowe.
Raffle winners: Mrs F. Taylor, Mrs M. Wellock, Mrs V. Giles, Mrs M. Parkes and Mrs A. Seed.
WI An enchanting audio visual presentation entitled “An English Idyll” kept members of Rimington W.I. enthralled at their October meeting.
Beautiful scenes from seashore to mountain slopes, meadowland and rivers, to ancient villages and forests melted into one another to the accompaniment of atmospheric music by English composers.
The speaker, Mr John Westmoreland intro duced his programme and was thanked by Mrs B. Spencer for a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
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Earlier, Rimington W.I. president Mrs Jean Kerr welcomed a good attendance of members and passed on a warning from the LFWI county let ter about a telephone scam now operating, promising a free holi day which originates from abroad, thereby by-passing this coun try’s laws against bogus calls.
Names were taken of members wishing to attend the L.F.W.I. 85th Anniversary cel ebrations at King George’s Hall, Black burn, on November 20th and a list of potential committee members tor 2006 was drawn up.
Town crier, Mrs C. Knowles advertised village and local
events, including the annual Autumn fair and art display at Salem Congregation al Chapel at Martin Top this Saturday from 11-30 a.m. to 2- 30 p.m. Hot pot
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Mrs E. Hartley expressed birthday greetings for October.
Mr and Mrs tVest- moreland judged the competition for a postcard depicting a view of the English countryside choosing those of Mrs Kerr, Mrs E. Jackson and Mrs A. Seed.
Mrs Kerr reminded members that the November 1st annual meeting will start at 7 p.m. with hot supper. 9 More News from the Villages - page 22
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