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Spring Fair Members and friends


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Admission is £1, including refresh­


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of Salem Congrega­ tional Chapel, Mart- y. on


On Saturday April 23rd there will be cof­ fee and chat at Lang- ho Methodist


tin Top, Rimington, p“u “ " u n e w s are busy preparing OnurCfl llbWb


tor the annual spring The Rev. David effort, which takes Noblet will conduct


place this Saturday, April 16th, at 3 p.m. The event will be opened by Miss Mar­ garet Kenyon. There will be the usual range of stalls includ-


both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and the 10-30 a.m. Family Communion Service at St Leonard’s Parish Church on Sunday, April 17th.


ing cakes and plants. There will be an organ There will also be a recital at 7 p.m. on display of paintings and cards by Mrs Audrey Walker from Barnoldswick for sale. Homemade teas will be available. Pro­ ceeds from the day will be for chapel funds.


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ship Club will meet on April 18th at Langho Methodist Church at 2 p.m. The speaker will be David Kay whose subject will be shire horses.


April 19th at Mytton Fold Hotel. Tickets are £6 tor adults and £3 for children.


She had many stories of her school stage productions, musi­ cals, an educational cruise to France, also a memorable year training in Salford.


Church from 10 a.m. She told many amus­ ing experiences of her


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and their innocent and humorous obser­ vations on life.


? jews from the Villages


with Mrs Sheila Sagar reading an entertaining poem.


34 fulfilling years The next meeting: “A


being with children display of the crown St John S jewels,” will be held On Sunday, April 17th,


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Mrs Jennifer Lock- wood gave the vote of thanks. Mrs Edna Clarkson read the Spring Council report. Congratula-


in W h a l ley ................. Methodist Church Hall on May 4th at 7-45 p.m.


NEWTON


tions were expressed Qgsjno night to the three long- ^


X 'h fv eT eT eW ed their certificates of Newton Village Hall,


membership, Mrs on Saturday. Myra Clegg (50 The titanic casino


■years), Mrs Olwyn n'ght, which has a


Laycock and Mrs Elenor Friend (60


Teacher Vice-president Sheila There were three win-


years). Sagar welcomed ners for the draw and _ competition.


1912 dress code, is in aid of the re-furbish- ment of the village hall and for Roman­ ian orphans.


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to the monthly meet- was the winner of the 7-30 p.m and will Ing.


The Langho Ladies’ The speaker, Mrs All items of business Community Friend- Winifred Dawson, were discussed and told of her 34 years in future


events


the teaching profes- arranged, sion. From an early Hostesses were Mrs J. age she always knew Hayes, Mrs F. her life would be Haynes and Mrs V. involved and devoted Hefferiian. to teaching children. The meeting closed


members and guests Mrs Hillary Scott The ^m n g starts a 7-30 p.m and will


Straits Lane, Read at 7-30 p.m. the speaker will be Adrian Whal­ ley from “Driving Force” who will speak on “A test in


; time” . S ' i 'a r a S l Friendly Circle


for all who have been Last Tuesday evening confirmed since 1998. a well attended meet-


Church meeting At the annual statuto­ ry meeting ■ the church wardens. Deanery Synod Rep­ resentatives PCC and sides people will be selected /elected and last years accounts presented. Reports from various bodies and commit­ tees will also be received. All on the church electoral role are eligible and wel- come to attend. ■


include a champagne IVlOtnerb Ulliun reception, luxury St John’s mothers buffet and live enter- union will again trav-


Union


tainment. Tickets are £12.50 and anyone interested should


call Justine Whittak­ er on 01200 446471 or Marie Bennett on 01200446400.


el to Nelson and Colne College for lunch on Tuesday, April 19th, and at the monthly meeting, which will be held in St John’s School,


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Pensioner’s maratlion run


A SABDEN pension­ er is gearing up for her 18th London Marathon.


Kitty Garnett, who is


; a member: of the ’■ North: East Lan-


: ■ cashire .K e e pF it Association, will


' compete in the 26-


ing of the Read Friendly Circle was entertained by Mr Edmund Hurst from Nelson. He presented a photographic jour­ ney among Lochs Lakes and Dales in | the British Isles. The |


. mile race on Sunday, i Kitty is raising'money : for the ■ Jennifer - Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy -


!> ' a charity which sup- : ports children \vith a .severe muscle wast-


' ing disorder. ^Anyone wishing to fsp on s o r Kitty can


audience were capti- i vatedbyhisskillas a f photographer and his j presentation of mag- i nificent scenic jour- > ney supplimented by ' an interesting and ; informative dialo^e. i The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 3rd when Mr A. Tim­ mins will present “ Chasing Music”


which will take the form of a musical his­ tory of Andre Previn. Everyone is invited to attend.


•Quiz Night


' Held at the Constitu­ tional Club Read, Tuesday nigbts win­ ners was a team which has always


, been kno\vn as “Last Chance” , but this week welcomed a new team member Andy, who proved to be invaluable on his debut. The team chose a new name Andy-Capped won with 32/36 points. Second place with 22.5/36 went to “Dot Returns” , while“The Non News 'Watch­ ers” took third place with just one point behind. Yet again the “ Cliviger Clowns” won the booby.


I: .:; contact her on 01282 , 776042.’


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t Picture shows Mrs Kitty Garnett, who


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these riots at Helmshore, as the handloom weavers smashed up the power looms, seeing their own livelihoods taken away. Poor Mary was tried at Lancaster Castle, before being trans­ ported as a convict to Australia,where her existence became so intolerable that she took her own life.


This sad story was revealed in a letter written by Mary and discovered in an old family Bible. Mr Turner showed slides to illustrate his talk and was thanked by Mrs B. Spencer. Mrs H. Keighley, vice president, chaired the meeting.


A group of members had enjoyed a recent visit to Barley WI. It was hoped to organise a ■visit on July 5th to Cheshire Oaks and the Lever Art Gallery.


Parish meeting The electors of the Parish of Read are invited to attend the annual parish meet­ ing on Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in the school on Straits Lane. The business of the meeting will be to read the minutes of the last annual meet­ ing held in April 2004 and to report on any matters arising. The council will also report on its work over the past year.


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Weaving a tale The days of handloom weaving and the sub­ sequent “riots” when power looms began to develop in the Lan­ cashire mill towns were recalled by Mr William Turner speaking at Riming­ ton WI meeting.


He traced the life of Mary Hindle, who was unwittingly ; caught uup in one of


Several weeks ago, a party of Rimington WI members and -vil­ lagers had taken part in the recording at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral of a “My favourite hymns”


service which was shown on Easter Day, when many close-ups of familiar faces had been seen.


Mrs K. Briscoe had agreed to administer the LFWI Spring Bulb Scheme, and a bingo night has been arranged for October 22nd at the Institute.


Mrs N. Healey encour­ aged members to enter the Clitheroe Area Annual Show on July 23rd and had show schedules to distribute.


Town Crier Mrs E. Peel announced local events, including the annual spring effort on Saturday at Salem C o n g r e g a t io n a l Chapel, Martin Top at 3 p.m.


A competition for an item of “Cotton Mill M e m o r a b i l i a , ” judged by Mr Turn­ er, was won by Mrs Briscoe, with Mrs Keighley and Mrs Spencer second and third.


Whist drive The monthly whist and domino drive took place at Rim­ ington Memorial


Institute.


There were 13-and-a- half tables in play and a pie and peas supper was served.


The MCs were Mrs Ethel Hartley for dominoes and Mrs Edna Jackson for whist.


SABDEN


Meeting The April meeting of Sabden Parish Coun­ cil was attended by councillors Jean Haythornthwaite


(chairman), Paul Cull, Kevin Barring­ ton, Maarion Proc­ ter, Tony Haworth, John Shorter, Anita Whalley, borough councillor Michael Fielding and six members of the pub­ lic. Apologies were received from Coun. Beniard Parfitt.


Matters arising includ­ ed an update of the lengthsman’s work. Among his jsbs is the flooding in the bus shelter in Watt Street, which will be checked again during a downpour.


4m| SABDEN \/lemorial.


Councillors have cho­ sen four preferred . designs for war; memorials which i they will put on dis- ! play at a public meet- ’ ing next month, . when villagers will be able to go along and have their say. The ; new memorial will be placed on the rose garden in the village centre where the names of all the war dead of Sabden will be incscribed.


Bottle Bank The village bottle bank site is to stay on the village car park, but the area around the banks will be cor­ doned off every other Wednesday morning so that the vehicle ; can get near to ; empty


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by the Rev. Chris Cheeseman and Dea­ con Janet Edwards from Longridge.


Sports facilities Anyone interested in facilities for sport in Whalley is invited to a meeting of the Whalley Action Group to be held in the Dog Inn at 7-30 p.m. on Monday. Present at the meeting will be Mr Chris Hughes, the Ribble Valley Development Officer.


Cooker needed An electric cooker, per­ haps no longer req­ uired because a new kitchen is being installed, is needed by Wballey Cricket Club. Anyone who can help is asked to call Pat on 01254


; 822737. The cooker can be collected.


them. ;


Because of the prob- ; lems being caused by ; inconsiderate parkers ’ councillors looked at ■ an alternate site on Watt Street but this was not considered suitable. However, members were told that in 18 months time the borough council was introduc­ ing a new recycling system including a doorstep collection.


Lines


. The missing double yellow lines on Whal­ ley Road near St Mary’s Church are an oversight, council­ lors were told. The lines were not repainted after some recent roadworks, but the county coun­ cil said they will be repainted as soon as possible. Sabden councillors are con­ cerned that people are now, parking on the dangerous bend.


Plans They’re making all the right moves TALENTED children at


,’ Waddington and. West Bradford Primary School have been celebrating


■ after coming top in a round of a national chess tournament.


Thirty youngsters at the school who attend the after-school chess club


about activity at 41 Whalley Road and Ribble Valley Coun­ cil was to be contact­ ed. It was reported that a new applica­ tion for a replace­ ment garage at the back of Pendle Street East had been approved by the bor­ ough council.


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A site meeting was to be held to look at a’ planning application for a garage, utility room, gymnasium, consulting room and toilet at 14 Pendle Street West. Before the site meeting councillors looked at the plans and felt it was too big in rela­ tion to its position and they feared it was for business use despite being classi­ fied as non-commer­ cial. At the meeting two nearby residents said they were very concerned about the size of the proposed extension which took up the length of six gardens, including '.their own. Members would make their observations to the borough council after the site meeting.


The new season start­ ed at Sabden Bowl­ ing Club with the usual coffee and cakes morning in the pavilion on April 2nd which raised around £300 for the club. League games began last week with the eight teams looking to consolidate their positions in the vari­ ous divisions. New members are wel­ come and should con­ tact any member of the committee. Members’ subscrip­ tions are now due. It is £20 for full mem­ bers, £18 seniors, £8 juniors and £5 for social members.


Village Folk Sabden’s concert and theatre group. The Village Folk, is still looking for new mem- bers aged over 14


who want to be part of next year’s produc­


There were no objec­ tions to a proposal for a gateway in the stone wall at The Oaks, Lane Ends. Concerns- were expressed by the parish council’s plan­ ning sub-committee


tion. They should contact the producer, Mrs Joyce Grime, on 01282 772693, as soon as possible. They must be avail­ able for Thursday night rehearsals from October onwards and


: for the performances on February 25th and 26th 2006.


Plant sale Sabden Holme Com­ mittee is again offer­


run by Mrs Sarah Tuley


v: took part in the British ' Chess. Land Challenge


2005.


The fierce competition ran for seven .w'eeks and,


’ according to Mrs Tuley, ' the pupils coped very well with all the complicated rules and score cards." , ,


ing bedding plants for sale this spring and they will be delivered directly to the door. Order forms have been delivered to households in the village and as usual everyone making an order will be entered into a free draw and the winner will receive their order free. Anything from full hanging baskets to trays of bedding plants can be ordered and the profits from the scheme go towards the village events run by the Holme Committee.


Marathon men Good luck to Sabden's three competitors in this weekend’s Lon­ don Marathon. Vet­ eran runner Kitty Garnett will be joined by newcomers Nigel Clarkson and Michael Fielding in Sunday’s run when they are all being sponsored for charity.


Services Guest celebrant at Sabden Baptist Church on Sunday


She added: “ The school always ran a chess club,


i but it is the first time.we - have entered a national competition. *


will battle it out against . other primary schools.” :


The’ tournament will be ■ held in Lancaster at the end of this month.


“All the children really Our picture shows champi-


f ' enjoyed the, tournaments ■ and are now through to . the next stage of the com­ petition, in which they


Tuesdays, both for adults and children. Wednesday is band practice and Thurs­ day is sport with Blackburn Rovers FCand the ICT club for children, parents and villagers. They all begin at 3-30 p.m. The sessions are open to the whole commu­ nity. Please contact the school for details.


St Nicholas’s More than £414 was raised for St Nicholas's Church by the rose queen, Mary Gill and her family and friends, who ran a very successful quiz night in the church hall last week.


Will be Mr Don John­ son. The service is at 10 a.m. At the Meth­ odist Church, Mrs Marjorie Coyles will take a communion service at 9-30 a.m. •


School There will be a road safety roadshow tor pupils at Sabden Pri­


mary School on Tuesday. School Mil close for the Bank Holiday on Monday, May2nd. ■


The after-school pro­ gramme of activities have begun. There is dance each Monday and cheerleading on


The church is urgently looking for volun­ teers to help with the mowing of the churchyard. The number of helpers has been depleted due to illness and more volunteers are needed as soon as possible. If you are able to spare an hour or two at any time please contact either Mr Kevin Barring­ ton or Mr Bernard Parfitt, the church­ wardens.


The CDs featuring church organist Mr Roger Britnell play­ ing the Laycqck organ are now avail­ able for collection by those who have ordered them.


Floral New flower arranging classes are beginning


on Wednesday, April 20th, is St Mary’s Hall, Whalley Road. They will take place each Wednesday evening from 7-30 p.m. to 9-30 p.m. and


; ■: on Helen. Conlon , (11), " with the winning trophy and members of the chess club, (s)


are open to all, from complete beginners to those who have tried the art before. They are rim by expert


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arranger Evelyn Wil­ son who can be con­ tacted on 01254 661514 to book or just turn up on the night.


St Mary’s • The recent jumble sale in St Mary’s Church Hall raised £108 for church funds.


SIWIONSTONE


Whist drive MC Mr George Pol­ lard ran the Tuesday night whist drive organised by Mrs


■ Barbara Youles, held in The Old School. The winners were f ir s t : lady, Joan Routhall, Beryl Pol­ lard, first geri; Eileen Vernon, Pat Larkin, Ladies consolation Doris Birch, Gents consolation John Hull, special prize winner Gladys Walsh. The next whist drive will be held on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m. and Eileen Vernon will be. in charge.


WI The next meeting of


the Simonstone with Read WI MU be held on Thursday, at 7-30 p.m. at the old school hall, in Simonstone. Guest speaker Mr


; Dudley Thomas will tell members about his ' “ Ethiopian Adventure” . The competition" will be for the nost attrac­ tive African souvenir.


’ Quiet evening ■ An experienced retreat leader, Florence Beg-


; ley, MU lead the quiet evening at Whalley Abbey on Sunday at 7 p.m.


; A former warden of Parcevall Hall, the


■; Bradford Diocesan : Retreat House, Flo­ rence Begley, who lives in Earby, is now on the Project Group directing the future


I of the Abbey. The evening lasts for


Slaidburn WI Mrs J. Weisters wel­ comed members to the April meeting. She introduced the speaker, Mr Bill Honeywell, who stepped in at short notice to share his experience on ITV’s “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”


He was thanked by Mrs M. Shaw. Mrs C. Blakey gave her report of the Spring Council Meeting at Southport.


A competition for a pill box was won by Mrs B. Peel, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs E. Law- son.


WHALLEY


Gonverts'Aid The preacher at both Masses at the Eng­ lish Martyrs’ Church this weekend will be Nigel Fisher, General Secretary of the St Barnabas Society- Converts’ Aid Soci­


ety. ; , .


There Mil be a retiring collection for the Society’s work in sup­ porting those who convert to the Catholic Church and


their families.


Praise night A warm welcome is ■ extended to anyone of any age to come and share in the Praise Night, a con­ temporary form of worship, at Whalley Methodist Church


on Sunday at 6-30 p.m.


The evening will be led


I about two hours and ends with Compline.


There- is no fixed charge but a dona­ tion towards the work of the Abbey would be appreciat­ ed. An outing to Parcevall Hall has been arranged for Thursday, July 14th.


Assheton The annual Assheton Sermon,


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preached at Down- ham Parish Church, takes place during the 10 a.m. service at Whalley Parish Church on Sunday.


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