32; Cljtherpe Adyerfiser&T|mes, iThursday, December 2005 i


Meeting A meeting of Sabden Parish Council's planning committee was held in the Methodist School­ room, chaired by Coun. A. Haworth and attended by Couns Procter, Haythornthwaite, Sefton, Parfitt, Wat­ son, Finn and Short­ er.


The parish council is ta v u r f 'fo = ' ' i »


Whittakers Farm, A proposal was sub- Back Lane; a rear mitted for the war extension to the bed- memorial and as all room, bathroom and were in favour a plan kitchen at Lower will be submitted.


observations on applications submit­ ted to the Ribble Valley Borough Council which makes the final decision. It considered a number of applications and there were no objec­ tions to plans for change of use of a barn to form addi­ tional residential accommodation and an extension at


A re-submitted appli­ cation for a single storey extension to form a double garage, utility and gymnasium at 14


room with a pitched roof at Aureol House off Pendle Street East and a conserva­ tory at the back of 16 Stubbins Lane.


Whalley Road; replacement of a flat kelson Civic Choir


Croft Cottage, C h o l f


brought a festive feel to the village last Monday night when they sang carols at Littlemoor, outside the Deli, where mince pies and mulled wine were provided, and out­ side the Pendle Witch pub.


Pendle Street West, SchOOl THE LIFE AQUATIC


ply with the guide- On Saturday a selec- Collection lines re size in com­ parison to the exist­ ing building. Provid­ ed guidelines were followed, councillors voted five for and two against the application.


ed and expressed concerns over the size and increase in traffic. Councillors had a discussion on the size of the exten­ sion and concluded th a t there is a rea­ sonable expectation that it should com­


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ers and the choir will be taking part in a festival at Colne Muni a t 7-30 p.m. Next Monday all the classes ivill be enjoy­ ing their Christmas


was considered for the conversion of a loft to bedroom and storage area, convert bedroom window to door onto flat roof and


provide


version, uui, cuuiieii- q . lors objected to the IViary S door and balustrad- The school hall was


balustrading, at 99 Padiham Road. There were no objec­ tions to the loft con-


mg. s S o o f closes for


Christmas after 3 p.m. assembly on Tuesday and in the evening the PTFA has organised a disco for the pupils in St Nicholas's Church Hall from 6-30 p.m. to 8 p.m. School reopens on Monday, January 9th.


packed last week for two performances of the school Christmas production "The


n at j n friends.


the whole school went to Littlemoor sheltered housing and presented the show again for the elderly residents. This week the chil­ dren went to Burn­ ley Youth Theatre to see "Sleeping Beau­ ty" and today see the Christmas produc- tion a t Sabden Pri-


mary School, was discussed and Sabden Primary Next Wednesday


WITH STEVE ZISSOU A Wes Anderson tilm (Remember Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums) Sunday 18th December 7.30pm


FREE WINE St.Mary*s Centre (Parish Hall) Church'Street^ Clitheroe


two residents attend- School children will everyone is welcome to the school's annu­ al carol service in the hall a t 2 p.m. and school closes tor the holidays at 2-30 p.m. on Thursday.


Crib S0rvic0 There will be a Crib Service in St Nicholas's Church at 5-30 p.m. for all the family on Christmas Eve. On Christmas


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Ciitheroe’s Community Cinema Fri 16th December


Qitlierae Town Band, Presents*^c\^i^ ‘A Christmas Cracker* - 7 JQpm


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‘Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire’ (Cert 12a), 7pm See next weeks Advertiser for Xmas/New Year showings


Suiiciav 18th Dec Ribble Film Club ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Cert 15), 7.30pm


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be presenting their annual Nativity Play in St Nicholas s Church tomorrow at 2-30 p.m. when it is hoped a lot of vil­ lagers will turn out to enjoy the service and join in the car­ ols.


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morning the parish Eucharist with car- ois will ue at 10 a.m.


tion of ocarina play- people gave generous- GHfClen Club


Christmas tree and switching on of the tree and crib lights organised by the Holme Committee, and raised £222 towards the cost of Earby Brass Band who entertained and accompanied the singers.


SAWLEY Festive affair I t was a very merry


ly at the annual carol There will be no meet- service around the ing of Simonstone


Garden Club this month, the next meeting will be on January 26th with a visit to Huntroyde Garden Centre. A merry Christmas and happy New Year to all members.


Social time At the last whist drive of the year held in


and festive affair at Winners were: Ladies night MC was Mr The next dance will


Simonstone Old School on Tuesday


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Lost Little Angels" ^ for parents and ^yjjjg^ followed by


Sawley WI’s Christ­ mas party, which this year was held at the home of presi­ dent Mrs Alison Blakemore.


mince pies, coffee and mints was pro­ vided by the com­ mittee. Much laugh­ ter accompanied the quiz questions and answers, the winner being Mrs Margaret Baines.


Mrs Ann Moyle won the competition for a party hat with her very amusing ver­ sion of a Christmas turkey. Runners-up were Mrs Kate Sims Mrs Patti Lord and Mrs Pat Mahlich. Mrs Joan Cradock thanked the presi­ dent and committee for a very enjoyable evening.


Carol singing round the village will take place on Sunday and


hall car park on both evenings. All are wel­ come.


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of Slaidburn Young (J 7007)1 n00d m the village hall for


Farmers’ Club met a • - r •


a Christmas craft evening with Tracy Ankers. Members made lovely Christ­ mas tree decorations.


u II f A. crisis of supervision


0 Next week’s meeting is At least seven assis- ^ carol singing. Mem- tants are required at i/ hers are to meet at ' A Dunsop Bridge Vil- ® lage Hall at 7 p.m.


of children at lunchtimes has aris­ en a t Whalley Pri­ mary School in spite of appeals through the Whalley column.


,,,, Ms Doris Birch,


Mrs Edna Simpson, Joan Wrathall (cons). Gents - Mr P at Larkin, Mr George Holden, Mr George Pollard (cons). Special prize was won by Mrs Muriel Auld.


The next whist drive will be on January 17th orranged by Mrs Eileen Vernon.


Party Seventy senior citizens


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School on Saturday. Organised by Simon­ stone Parish Council a hot meal was served.


Monday, meeting at Entertainment was Fcstlv© S0rvlC0S 6 p.m. in the village provided by singer Sunday afternoon's


Special guests includ­ ed the vicar the Rev. Dr. A. Sowerbutts and Mrs G. Sower- butts andCoun. John Hill, who is also chairman of Simon­ stone Parish Coun­ cil.


Carol Crowther who worship, at 2 p.m. in gave a varied selec­ tion of songs ending with seasonal rendi­ tions. I t proved a most enjoyable afternoon with guests, despite being senior citizens, danc­ ing away led by Coun. Mrs Pat Carter. Thanks were expressed by Mr Hill.


West Bradford Methodist Church,


odist Church will be welcoming all-ages to their carol service at 10-30 a.m. Famil­ iar carols and read­ ings in a relaxed fam­ ily atmosphere will be led by Mr. Mark Sleet. Everyone is welcome to attend.


WEST BRADFORD


Sing-a-long Eighty people enjoyed dancing to the Sing- a-long Band in Tos- side Community Centre. Thanks were expressed to all those who donated raffle prizes.


Winners were: E. Swales, M. Ackrigg, J. Hall, M. Mitchell, A. Marsden, A. Snowden, A. Wood, E. Moreland, R. Middleton, T. Stan­ hope, K. Woodruff, R. Harken


be on December 23rd when everyone


is asked to wear something red, green or silver.


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attended the annual Q a ro l S0rvlCG Christmas lunch in ™


This will be followed by a surprise Christ­ mas visitor,


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Nativity play A N ativ ity play by children of the vil­ lage will be held in St Helen’s Church, Waddington, on Sunday at 2 p.m.


for the Nightsafe Curate, the Rev. Jim Project in Blackburn Holt, and the Vicar, is on Sunday a t the Rev. Chris Ster- Whalley Methodist ry, preached.


Church. Once again T e a p a r ty


sick on the same day the school would be faced with severe problems. The local authority does not H a lp ri0GCl0Cl have standby staff j^Qj.g helpers are


Writing to parents in the school's weekly newsletter, head- teacher, Mr Brian


As the school has many play areas, it would not be appro­ priate to move chil­ dren into one play


the possibility that children may have to be sent home at lunchtimes, although th a t is something that must be avoided at all costs.


a shoebox of gifts ^j^put 30 older people will be given to each gathered at the Eng- of the 25 young peo­


ple aged 16 to 25 res­ ident at the project over Christmas.


for these situations, needed to distribute which are also faced by other schools.


Beresford, said he « ig a riIIC b l a r had alerted the More children are wel- school governors to come to take part in


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the Christmas play. The Gigantic Star, a musical presentation of the Nativity story to be presented in


flowers from Whal- ley Methodist Church, following the Sunday morning services.


lish Martyrs' RC Church for mass on Sunday afternoon. This was followed by a tea party at The Presbytery organ­ ised by the Confer­ ence of St. Vincent de Paul with cater­ ing provided by the Thursday Group.


This enjoyable event included games and a free raffle so each person had a gift to take home. The Thursday Group held their Christmas meal at Abbot's Court.


Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at 4-30 p.m.


the English Martyrs' At Th0 Dog RC Church on Forty-two senior citi- December 23rd, at 5- zens thoroughly 30 p.m.


area as this would P a r ty tifTIG become far too Parish Communion at cramped. There are Whalley Parish two sittings at Church at 10 a.m. on lunchtimes and the Sunday will be fol- hall also needs to be lowed by the Sunday supervised. Without School party, the correct number IP1J0 service of lessons of supervisors and ^nd carols will be assistants, it is not i,plH at 4 n m


behaviour and a The senior citizens healthy and safe social evenings have


possible to guarantee , " i . Qnrifll that good order, good


environment can be maintained a t all times.


Mr Beresford pleads that parents spend a few moments dis­ cussing the situation


order that some peo­ ple might be found to help. At present, two welfare assis­ tants are needed on Mondays and Tues­ days and one on Fri­ days. I t would be helpful if others could be on stand by. Anyone willing to help


Church party


Chapel L’ane7wiii Following worship at take the form of a Whalley Methodist


carol service with Bible readings and traditional carols. The preacher will be the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. Coffee and mince pies will be served after the service. Everyone is welcome to share in


Church on Sunday at 10-30 a.m., led by the Rev. Chris Cheese- man, there will be lunch at noon and a family party with


mas carol service at 3 p.m. will be led by Tim Bridgeman. Transport to this event is available.


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ary 21st at 6-30 for N in 0 ICSSOGS 6-45 in the The Festival of Nine Methodist Church Lessons and Carols Hall


finished until the New Year, the first one being on Janu-


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with famiiy, friends Whist winners were: and neighbours in Ladies - Mrs E.


Charnley and Mrs E. Frost. Gents - Mr J. Whitehead and Mr R. Bailey. Domi­ noes: Mrs J. Peel and Mrs M. Maden.


Raffle: Mrs S. Baxter. New members are very welcome. Inquiries to 01254 822988


is asked to call in at Youth Club the school.


^]] churches in the


Whalley area invite young people of sec­ ondary school age and upwards to the Sunday night youth club at the Drop-in Centre in Accrin^on Road from 7-30 to 9 p.m.


activities for all age Coff00 fOta Volunteers are needed


Sing07s naadad More voices are required to take part


and at 6 p.m. at Manor House, Chat- burn. Anyone wish­ ing to take part should ring the Rev. Chris Chceseman on 01254 822130.


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to prepare and serve coffee following the Saturday at Six and Sunday morning services at Whalley Parish Church. There is a list for names in church.


m singing carols at ChristiPiql© Riverside, Sawley, on


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Guides on parade, took part in the Christingle service


more than one assis- The last time for The service was con- tan t were to be off donations of goods ducted by the


Christingles the evening before.


Soloist Anne Marie Brewer sang “O Holy Night” accom­ panied by organist Mr Jack Moon.


was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Whitewell, on Sun­ day evening. The church, which was beautifully decorat­ ed for Christmas by Mrs Alice Haworth, was full to capacity. Lessons were read by Charlotte Hartley, Robert Walker James Hartley, Rebecca AIpe, Helen Porter, Rowland Parker, James Kidd, Heather Alpe and Fr John Chaloner, of St Hubert’sRC Church, Dunsop Bridge.


A Christmas meal with wine, brandy and mince pies was served and the guests enjoyed bingo, quizzes and a raffle.


enjoyed their Christ­ mas meal and enter­ tainment at The Dog Inn on Monday and took the oppor­ tunity to thank the landlord, Norman Atty, for his hospi­ tality once again.


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New crackdown on under-age drinkers


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CRIME prevention boss­ es in Ribble Valley have called time on pubs and off-licenses selling alcohol to under-age drinkers. Officers from the Ribble


Valley Crime and Disor­ der Reduction P a r tn e r ­ ship, Lancashire Police and Trading Standards will be targeting pubs, off- licences and supermarkets over the coming months as part of a crackdown on under-age drinking. Any Ribble Valley out­


let stocking alcohol will be given Age Check packs, including posters remind­ ing them th a t i t is an offence to sell alcohol to people under the age of 18, while on-the-spot fines of £80 will be issued to any­ one found breaking the law.


Trading Standards offi­


cers will also target off- licences and supermarkets as part of their test-pur- chasing scheme th a t uses bogus purchasers to check whether retailers are sell­ ing alcohol to youngsters. Bill Alker, Ribble Valley


Council’s policy develop­ ment officer, said: “W^e are aware of instances where licensees have not been as careful as they should have been and we aim to persuade re ta ile rs and publicans to keep in line and only sell alcohol to adults.” Clitheroe and Lon-


gridge will be specifically targeted in an attempt to stop youngsters purchas­ ing alcohol in off-licenses, then “coat-tailing” older friends into pubs.


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Clitheroe^Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 15th, 2005 33' Cash boost for green-fingered pupils


A RIBBLE VALLEY pri­ mary school has won a cash award for its efforts in improving the environ­ ment.


Green-fingered young­


sters at Barrow Primary School are reaping the fruits of their hard work after being awarded a “Green Partnership Award” of £500. The Green Partnership


Award is run in conjunc­ tion with Lancashire Coun­ ty Council and United Utilities to provide funding and expertise to groups who want to make a real difference to the areas in which they live and work. Over the summer, a


group of volunteers and children from the school spent several days sprucing up the grounds of the school. Mrs Sarah Dent (38), who is a member of the


Simon’s show is so spooky!


GHOSTWALKER Simon Entwistle is enjoying suc­ cess with his new television sorios. The host of the Thurs­


day evening show “Into the Unknown” has already had a good response from the viewing public, includ­ ing MP Nigel Evans. In a letter to Simon, Mr


Friends of Barrow Prima­ ry, has been spearheading the project. Delighted with the cash award, she said: “I t has been a real team effort. “During the summer,


parents and children from the school took part in the project trying to improve a neglected area. We have


also developed an area to try and attract wildlife. “Now children can


access the garden and improve their horticultural skills. “I would like to thank


the school for their support, the countryside service and Friends of Springwood, Whalley, who helped to


make bird boxes. The money awarded will enable us to continue to work to improve the area for the children.” Our pictures shows par­


ents Theresa Green and Sarah Dent with pupils making the most of their new outdoor area. (A051205/1)


Lonely man dialled 999 for a chat


A LONELY 66-year-old Clitheroe man used the 999


service as “a chatroom”. Blackburn magistrates heard


tha t in one call John Robert Buller told the emergency opera­ tor he was having difficulty with his internet access. And in a later call he said his


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telephone was beeping. Buller, of Hayhurst Street, pleaded guilty to persistently using a public communication network for the purpose of causing inconven­ ience or anxiety. He was given a conditional discharge for nine months and ordered to pay £50 costs.


a t any point he was abusive to anybody,” said Mr White. “The police indicate that he


police as some kind of ch a t­ room.” Deborah Morgan (defending) said her client was devastated by


explained to him that 999 calls are for emergencies only and he appreciates th a t what he has done is wrong.”


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The music for carols was supplied by Slaidburn Silver Band. The service was led by the Rev. Sue Williams, who invited everyone to complete the evening . with coffee and mince pies in the social hall.


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Church. Many of the early morning them had made


There will be a Holy Communion service a t 11-30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. to be conducted by the Rev. Derek Leyland.


Holy Communio services on the 1st 3rd and 4th Sunday will commence at 9- 15 a.m.


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Neil White (prosecuting) said


the charge related to two calls made on December 6th, but there had been many other calls prior to that. “There is no suggestion that


seems to keep ringing for a chat. “He has phoned about stray


dogs, people throwing sticks at him and his bin being moved. “He does seem to use the


his appearance in court. “He is a lonely man, who lives on his own and he struggles with that,” said Miss Morgan. “One of my colleagues has


Evans wrote: “ If this recognition of your unique passion for local history and legend is a reward for your efforts leading tours with enthusiasm and pace, then it is thoroughly deserved.” Last week, Simon’s


show, which is broadcast on I'TV at 7-30 p.m., fea­ tured Samlesbury Hall and the unexplained mys­ tery of the white lady. Tonight’s episode on


Bramall Hall in Cheshire is his personal favourite as it is the only one to feature his unique technique of creating sound effects by mouth alone. For the show Simon created the sound of the phantom ghostly red rider.


Car vandals


VANDALS caused £300 damage when they scratched the panels of a Peugeot 406 saloon. The offenders targeted


the blue-coloured vehicle while it was parked in Wellgate, Clitheroe.


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