12 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 22nd, 2005
HURST GREEN
Yule events The parishioners of St John's and St Joseph's will come together tonight for their annual carol singing around the village. Anyone interested in joining in is asked to meet at St Peter's Club at 7 p.m. As usual, all the money raised wll be going to the "THOMAS" appeal in Blackburn, which helps young people on the margins of society.
Parishioners of St John's are once again also raising money for the charity through their Christmas card tree. Instead of send ing individual cards to all their friends in the congregation, they will just put one card on the tree, and donate the money saved to THOMAS.
St John's is holding a Christingle service on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve communion will be at 11-30 p.m. in All Hal low’s Church, Mitton, for members of both parishes, and the Christmas family communion will be celebrated on Christ mas Day at 10 a.m. in St John's.
Meanwhile, the Roman Catholic Christmas Vigil will be held at 5- 30 p.m. on Christmas Eve in St Peter's, Stonyhurst, preceded by carols beginning at 5-10 p.m. A specially formed children's choir, accompanied by instrumentalists, will be singing "Away in the Manger" dur ing the mass. Mid night Mass is preced ed by carols beginning at 11-30 p.m. On Christmas Day, Mass will be celebrated at 8-30 a.m. in St Peter's and at 10 a.m. in St Joseph's, Hurst Green. There will be no 7 p.m. Mass. Con fessions will be heard on Christmas Eve from 11-45 a.m. to 12- 30 p.m., and from 4- 30 p.m. to 5-10 p.m.
Wl Members of Hurst Green WI held their Christmas party in the Bayley Arms. The event was made all the more special for members by the attendance of Mrs Kathleen Young, who until her recent ill- health had been the president.
After the meal, the entertainment was provided by Mrs Rita Holden, who appeared in her guise as a fairy accompa nied by a trio of younger fairies; Mrs Christine Simderland and Mrs Vicky Blackie performed a sketch, written by Mrs Holden, about Felicity Feather brain's achievements in the Clitheroe Show;
and Mrs Margaret Carrington read a poem.
■The competition was for the best-wrapped present. After much deliberation by the two gentlemen occu pying the only table left in the dining room, the present wrapped by Mrs Lucy Wilkinson was awarded first prize. The presents, which had been brought by every member, were then distributed by lottery among the partygoers.
Cabaret Night Following the success of last year's event, which raised £1,000 for the football and cricket club, Mr Mark Chenery, land lord of the Bayley Arms, is holding another Cabaret Night, on December 28th. He will be pro viding arrival drinks and canapes, and for an admission fee of £10 guests will be given "money" to play the tables. For those with a winning hand, there will be the opportunity at the end to participate in the grand finale auc tion of prizes. Last year, many of those participating entered in to the spirit and turned up in evening dress. For further information, please contact the Bayley Arms or David Jacques 878222).
(01254
Over-65s party The annual party for Hurst Green's senior citizens, which had been scheduled to take place in mid-Jan uary, will now be held in February. This is to allow some essential work to be carried out on the Memorial Hall's boiler.
St Joseph's The children of St Joseph's RC Primary School thrilled their audiences
last
Wednesday, when they performed this year's nativity, "Three Cheers for Jesus". Every child in the school had a part in the play, which was performed in the school hall. After the performance, many members of the audi ence commented on the high standard of singing, both from the soloists and the whole school. The children's musical talents were also in evidence before the play began, when the audience were treated to a sam ple of all the instru ments being studied by the pupils through school. 'The Year 3 class demonstrated their prowess on the ocarina (an egg- shaped wind instru ment) along with head teacher Mrs Linda Wilkinson, and there were brass, woodwind and
• recorder pieces from the children learning
instruments at school through the Lan cashire Music Service.
On Friday, as part of their advent prepara tions, the pupils held a Christingle service in the school hall. Afterwards, year 3 pupils who have been attending catechism classes this year received the Sacra ment of Reconcilia tion from the school's chaplain, parish priest Fr Adrian Howell, when they made their first con fession.
Mrs Wilkinson also expressed her thanks to all the families who contributed so gener ously to the school's shoebox appeal. This year, the shoeboxes were handed on to Radio Blackburn, which is organising their donation to the children of earth- quake-hit Pakistan.
KNOWLE GREEN
Social time The Christmas whist drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday, Jan uary 2nd at 7-30p.m. Admission is £2 including a light sup per and there are good prizes. The fol lowing drive will be on January 9th.
New Years’ Eve A few tickets remain for the New Year’s Eve Party in Knowle Green Village Hall. Mixed dancing is to live music from the Mark Kitto Band, there is a carved buf fet supper, bacon butties at 1-30 a.m. and a licensed bar from 7 p.m. Tickets costing £25.00 can be obtained by phoning 01254 878447.
Nativity Last Sunday was spe cial for the congrega tion of Knowle Green C o n g r e g a t io n a l Church. In the morn ing the children pre sented the account of the Nativity in a sim ple, but appealing way, which was great ly enjoyed and much appreciated by all. In the evening the carol service was well- attended and the glowing candlelight illuminated the naive beauty of the church. Student pastor Christopher Okpoti led the service of readings and carols and at the close all enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies.
The service on Christ mas Day morning at 11 a.m. is to be led by Dr. Gordon Wareing, of Southport, and all are most welcome to come along and cele brate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
MARTIN TOP
Lessons A well-attended service
www.clitheroetoday.co.uk
Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) ews from the Villages
of lessons and carols was held in Salem C o n g r e g a t io n a l Chapel, Martin Top. The chapel had been beautifully decorated with holly and green ery, a festive Christ mas tree and Nativity scene.
The service was led by Mr Eric Bainbridge, of Chipping, and the opening carol was “Joy to the World, the Lord has Come”. Lessons were read by Peter and Janet Moorhouse, Sandra Lund, Christine Parker-Kale, Herbert Moorhouse, Frank Giles, Eric Bain bridge, Kathleen and William Smith.
The final carol was “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and organist was Mrs Ethel Hartley and coffee and mince pies were served in the schoolroom as the worshippers enjoyed fellowship.
PENDLETON
m f . t
an evening of enter- Church, tainment when singer SchOOl Tom Fox belted out a SabdenN Primary
variety of songs. School children pre- rangmg from seasonal
to old time. They held a raffle and the money raised was shared between the two village schools whose pupils have been up to the com plex to entertain the residents.
mas show last Mon day while Sabden Pri mary pupils went along this Monday. There was also a civic guest at the party in the form of the Mayor of theRibble Valley, Coun. Mrs
Babies are big buddies
A NEW carer and toddler group in Bolton-by-Bowland, the "BbyBuddies”, had great fun at their first Christmas party, organised by group leader Mrs
Festive carols Christmas carols will be sung tonight at the Swan with Two FOOtball SCOre Necks, Pendleton. All The annual Christmas are welcome to join in party of Read United the evening from 9 p.m. onwards.
Rubbish Changes have been made to the emptying of dustbins in Pendle ton over the Christ mas period.
Bins normally emptied on Thursday, Decem ber 29th will be dealt with on the day after. The following week, bins will be emptied
third was a team from Tunstead Avenue, “The Dingbats”. Booby, with a tribute to “Ebb and Flo” who are sunning themselves in far off lands, were “Ebb and Flo in Spirit'
Football Club will be held in Bead Consti tutional Club on December 27th. The cabaret will be pro vided by Michael Martin and a grand raffle will be held on the night to help fund' the evening. Every one will be most wel come plus the dona-
Anyone wishing to will be held in Read have Christmas trees recycled should tel. 01200 414404. Collec tion of these will begin on January 16th.
on Friday, January RsfuS© 6th.
The refuse collection
and Simonstone on Friday, December 30th instead of the Thursday, and on Fri day, January 6th not the 5th.If you have a
READ Pantomime Read Amateur The-
tion of these will begin on 16th.
January
atrical Society pres- Cricket ent their annual pan- President Mr Derek
tomime on January Birchall welcomed 26th, 27th and 28th with a matinee on the Saturday. Written by Richard Hills the pantomime is “The Wizard that Was” and features a cast of 18 characters and a junior chorus. Tickets available early in the New Year from Clive Bennett 770838.
Quiz “Four Dogs and Two Beauties” captained by Rin Tin Tin June Wrathall won first prize in Tuesday’s quiz held in Read
members of Read Cricket and Bowling- Club to the AGM. A minute’s silence was observed for members who had died, in par ticular to stalwarts of the club, Ernie Sumn-
later been chairman, also Ray O’Connor who played for the club and was a keen supporter, who enjoyed watching his son Gary and grand son Kyle play togeth er in the first team.
Institute was filled almost to capacity on Tuesday for the annu al Rimington and Middop
carol
evening. Vice-presi dent of Rimington WI Mrs E. Robinson, welcomed everyone and announced that proceeds from the evening were for the Rimington and Mid dop Branch of First Responders.
Constitutional Club. The election of officers “What’s Our Names” and committee took came second and- place and treasurer
as the well-loved Christmas Nativity story ufolded, inter spersed with carols, readings and musical items. A group of young people gave a delighful interlude with poems and music from tuneful recorders, flutes and cello. At the close.
Val Mewis; The friendly group caters for carers and their pre-school children, who go along to
from 9-15 a.m. to I l l s a.m. in terra time. New members are always welcome to join.
Bolton-by-Bowland Our picture shows the CE Primary School BbyBuddies at their on Friday mornings party, (s)
Tony Dodgson gave the financial report. Mrs Jean Dodgson was thanked for her hard work with the 200 Club and the revered tea ladies for making great teas and a profit.
Secretary Clive Ben nett gave a brief sum mary of the season praising the ground committee for win ning the Best-Kept Cricket Ground. Also the youth committee for their tremendous efforts coming second
Rose Awards. Retir ing secretary David Marshall was also thanked.
everyone stayed for tea and mince pies.
thanked all who had taken part or helped and supported in any way. She presented a cheque for £262 to
Mary Robinson. Today there was a Christmas get togeth er and open afternoon for residents when they were invited by warden Gill Gould for drinks and nibbles. Now the kitchen is refurbished, along
start a Thursday luncheon club when residents can have a home-cooked hot meal each week.
Quiz j Cryptic Christmas Mrs Toni Parker, They are to raise
Quiz sheets involving celebrities, cities and football teams are on sale around the vil lage costing £1.
First Responder co- money for the FSA at ordinator, who m thanking everyone explained the work done by the trained volunteers in respond ing to heart attack, asthma or choking emergencies and giv ing medical aid.
St Mary's School and completed sheets should be returned to Mr John Shorter at 14 'Whins Avenue, by January 11th. ’The winner entry drawn out of a hat will receive £15.
in the Community Mrs Ethel Hartley 3 t MHIV’S Awards in the Red accompanied the car- Christmas Masses
ols on the organ and ^his weekend at St the readers and
reported that the bowls section had entered the league for the first time and everyone had enjoyed the season.
RIMINGTON real Christmas tree to CafOl e v e n in g
singers were: Shaun Hartley, Mrs E. Robinson, Mrs B. Spencer, Mr A. Hollingworth, Mr H. Moorhouse, Mr D. King, Mrs L. Marklew, Mr N. Lund, Mr D. Nichol son, Mr R. Morpeth, Mr J. Thoms, Mrs C. Nicholson and the “B Natural” group. Young people includ ed Stejn, Hannah and Kaat Marynissen,
worth, Kara Taylor, Annabelle Roberts, Emma Lund, Frances Lloyd and Lucy Buckle. It was a love ly traditional start to the festive season.
SABDEN
er who had captained A warm and seasonal The new kitchen at Lit- the first team and atmosphere prevailed tlemoor was installed
Littlemoor
in time for the Christ mas party earlier this month when 45 resi dents and friends enjoyed a festive day. They were joined by eight residents from Queensway sheltered housing in Wadding- ton and after enjoy ing a roast beef dinner they settled down for
Mary's RC Church are at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, fol lowed later by a Mid night candlelit Mass which will be preced ed by carols, and a Christmas morning Mass at 10-30 a.m. on Sunday. The Boxing Day Mass will be at 10-30 a.m. The £20 bonus ball winners over the past two weeks were Mrs Glenys Campbell and Mr Philip Clarkson.
Abbie and Amy SerViCGS
SabdenBaptistChureh invites everyone to
join in its Christmas morning service at 10 a.m. on Sunday when members of the Methodist Church congregation will join them.
Stamps Please save the stamps
used to help a very worthwhile, but little known, charity. Mrs Eileen Pearson, of 4 Alston Close, collects used British and for eign stamps for the charity "Occupy Till I Come" which helps
St Mary's children pr^ School closed for sented their Christ
sented their annual Nativity Play in St Nicholas's Church last Friday, when vil lagers joined in the service and carols. On Monday this week all the classes enjoyed their Christmas par ties.
..............
Christmas after a spe cial assembly on Tuesday which was followed by a PTFA disco in St Nicholas's Church Hall. School reopens on Monday, January 9th.
There was a special farewell surprise last Friday for the head teacher of St Mary's RC School, Mrs Tina Bradley, who is leav ing to become head of St Mary Magdalene's RC School in Burnley in January.
IViary S
with new cutlery and Mrs Bradley, who has crockery. Gill hopes to been head at St
Mary's for 11 years, was the subject of a surprise farewell con cert for which the pupils had been rehearsing for several weeks and presented their own version of the musical "Cats" for which they were suit ably attired.
They sang songs from the show and also played musical instru ments. The school hall was packed for the occa sion and afterwards Mrs Bradley was pre sented with cards and a bouquet of flowers by Mrs Frances Haworth and Mrs Betty Clarkson from Sabden Horticultural Society, to thank her for the support she has given to the socie ty during her time in Sabden.
On IVednesday there was a celebratory Mass for Mrs Bradley in school. On Tuesday the pupils enjoyed a non- uniform day and their Christmas party. School closes early today for the Christ mas holidays and will re-open on January 9th.
St Nicholas On Christmas Eve, St Nicholas's Church will hold its annual Crib Service at 5-30 p.m., a lovely service for all the family. On Christmas Day there will be a parish Eucharist with carols and the blessing of the crib, starting at 10 a.m.
from your Christmas On 'Wednesday, cards as they can be December 28th, there
needy people both at The Sunday parish home and abroad, service will return to
will ■ be Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. to celebrate Holy Innocents' Day, and afterwards commun ion will be taken to the sick and house bound around the parish.
Stamps can be left at the usual time of 9-30 Mrs Pearson's home a.m. on New Year's or St Nicholas's Day.
Clltheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) NEWTON l l WADDINGTON
Carol service Christmas party A service of lessons The Waddington WI and carols was held Christmas party, in Newton Reformed Church on Sunday.
Lessons were read by Mrs M. Beattie, Mrs M. Pinder, Miss Jane Baddeley, Mrs E. Waterworth and the minister, the Rev. Norma Johnson.
After the service
Royal British Legion for the Poppy Appeal raised £4,150.
Thanks to all those who donated and to all who assisted with the appeal.
held in the Methodist Service times schoolroom, was a The Christmas week- huge success. Every- end begins in Whal- one supplied enough ley with carol singing
Garden club
everyone enjoyed tea, After supper, games mince pies and ^ygre played and car ols were sung. Mrs Nina Foster was pre sented with a plant- on retiring as secre tary after many years in office.
food for their own tale which included turkey, salmon and other savouries, along with delicious sweets, mince pies and mints.
SIMONSTONE
At the next meeting of The next meeting will Simonstone Garden he held on January
Club on January 26th, there will be a talk on the “History of Huntroyde”.
The meeting will be in Simonstone Old School at 7-30 p.m.
SLAIDBURN
I UUIIIU (JUILJ President of Slaidbum 'WI Mrs M. Parker welcomed everyone to the Christmas party which was held in Waddow Hall..
Members stood in memory of NFWI chairman Mrs Bar bara Gill, who died recently.
Gifts of plants were pQjjjinQgg. Woods, At the Methodist presented to retiring Knight, F. Lowe, Church worship for
, , .
president Mrs J. Weisters and three retiring committee members.
Competition winners were Mrs. M. Cowk- ing, Mrs H. Harri son, . Mrs J. McNamee.
Parker, H. Lofthouse. u:
A. Pickard, M. Pye, N. Taylor, D. Oddie, S. Pickard, M. Pickard, D. Robin-
son.
Walker, S. Robinson, F. Mason, E. Nowell.
WHALLEY
with Holy Commu nion at 8-30 a.m. fol lowed by parish com- mimion at 10 a.m.
all ages takes place at 10-30 a.m. Mass at the English Martyrs will be at 11 a.m.
Raffle: D. Oddie, E. Lj^zie Jones held the Booth, R. Kenyon, J.
^ Winter Queen attention of a
Entertainment was The next drive will be provided by members on January 21st. who took part as The Village People in “Stars In Their Eyes” in Tosside Vil lage Hall. They were
thanked by Mrs J. The collection by Wearing authentic cos- Lewis.
Poppy appeal Whalley and District
rapt audience when she presented the dramalogue “The Winter Queen” at the meeting of Whal ley and District His torical and Archaeo logical Society in Whalley Abbey.
tume, Lizzie Jones
gave an absorbing the age of 16 to account of the sad marry Frederick, life of this lady. Elector Palatinate, daughter of James I at Heildelberg. and granddaughter Frederick inherited the of George I, who left throne of Bohemia at court in England at Prague, but after
only a winter there as King and Queen, the couple had to flee at the fall of Prague at the beginning of the Thirty Years' War. For many years “The
Winter Queen” lived
10th when Mrs Linda Leadbeater will speak on “Friends of Cher nobyl Children”. Everyone welcome.
TOSSIDE
Tricks and spots There were 21 tables at the Christmas whist and domino drive held in Tosside Com munity Hall. MCs were P. Metcalfe and J. Kenyon.
waite, F. Jeffs. Gents - H. Moon, E. Stave- ley, B. Brown, G.
www.clitheroetoday.co.uk
Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 22nd, 2005 13
ews from the Villages I i
round the village tomorrow. Anyone wishing to join in should meet at the south door of the parish church ready to set off by 6-30 p.m.
The children’s musical presentation of the Nativity story will take place at the English Martyrs' at 5-30 p.m.
On Christmas Eve there will be a crib service at the parish church and a shared midnight commun ion conducted by the Rev. Chris Sterry and the Methodist minis ter, the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. There will be no Saturday at Six service.
Winners: Ladies - M. Wellock, A. Shaw, E. Christmas Day at the Jackson, J. Cornth- Parish Church begins
Carols and readings will take place at the English Martyrs RC Church at 5 p.m., fol lowed by Christmas Vigil Mass. At 11-30 p.m. carols will he sung before the bless ing of the crib fol lowed by Midnight Mass of the Nativity.
'Saif j ■ te a
At the next meeting in NSPCC. Children, the Abbey, on Janu- parents and others ary 26th at 8 p.m., had raised £1,003 for Catherine Duck- the children's charity,
worth will speak on Grocery gifts "The Bullough fami-
Puppets return A coloured archangel with a Welsh accent named Gabrielle - “but you can call me Gabby” - was among the
characters
potrayed by the Coverdale Puppet Theatre Company paying a fourth visit
The children laughed , 4, ■''41
at the unusual pres entation of the Christmas story, clapping and hand jiving to karaoke ver sions of carols and ending with four sheep singing "Baa Baa Barbara Ann"
Carollers’ Christmas cheer
CHRISTMAS carols rang out around Sabden last week as junior members of Nelson Civic Choir took to the streets with songs in their hearts. The young carollers, a num
ber of whom live in Sabden, sang for the elderly residents at Littlemoor sheltered hous ing before moving to certain parts of the village including outside the Pendle Witch pub
and the Deli in Whalley Road, where mulled, wine and mince pies were served. Our pictures show young carollers singing for elderly residents. (B051205/la, B051205/lb)
Annual walk Participants in the 11th annual Whalley Walk are asked to assemble at 10-15 a.m. at the bus sta tion on Wednesday,
preferably wearing
the silliest will take place at 10-25 a.m.
The six-mile circular walk proceeds at 10- 30 a.m. via the golf course, Portfield and Old Read Bridge,
45 a.m. Refresh ments will be avail able before regroup ing and setting off back to Whalley at 12-15 p.m. As this is about half way, it is an ideal place for
gjfts of gro-
ly - from Accrington series were received to the Highlands".
at the English Mar tyrs' RC Church for THOMAS - Those on the margins of society - that two journeys were under taken to convey them all to Blackburn. A letter of thanks from the organisers may be seen in the church porch.
to Whalley Primary NeW h e lp e r s School.
, . Thanks to publicity in
tbe Clitheroe Adver tiser and Times, five people have come for ward to offer their services as either reg ular or stand-by Wel fare Assistants at Whalley Primary School. The head master and school governors are very grateful to those peo ple and would like to add even more. Please contact the school office.
Full House one of the 70 silly hats. Jud^ng for permitted seats in
reaching the Game- The six members, from cock Inn at about 11- Preston, Simonstone
those unable to man- rpjjg (.Qm-ert was fol- age the whole walk to lowed by mulled wine join in. Walkers may
jj,ince pies,
then wish to eat in rpjjg gyegt was organ- the village.
j^gj i,y Whalley Further details may be Christian Action
obtained from the organiser, Ivan Harg reaves, on 01254 824888.
a difficult life as a NoPCC widow in Holland, Thanks were expressed Any surplus money eventually returning at morning assembly will be distributed to to England during at Whalley Primary a charity, to be decid- the reign of her School on Friday by ed on at the group's nephew, Charles II. Julie Ali of the next meeting.
Group, which includes all the churches in Whalley, Barrow and Billing- ton.
Company comes to the rescue’ of mountain team
•'""'er-n,,.,. ISs'i ‘^-S)i
SAVING lives is now less of a strain for the Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue team, thanks to United Utilities. The team has used a £1 ,0 00
donation from United Utilities to purchase a lightweight titanium stretcher, making lighter work of long “carries”. The stretcher has already seen action in a rescue near Garstang, when a man out walking with his family fell, knocking him self out and breaking his ankle. Unable to reach the casualty, the
ambulance service called Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue (BPMR) for assistance. Its mem bers used the new “Titan” stretch er to carry the injured man across a field, over two stiles, across a river and through a farmyard, to
the waiting ambulance. Andy Bin- stead, from BPMR, said: “We often have to carry casualties con siderable distances across rough terrain. The new titanium stretch er is a fraction of the weight of the aluminium ones and helps us do our job more effectively. “As a volunteer organisation we
rely heavily on the generosity of supporters like United Utilities.” The association between United
Utilities and BPMR is a long standing one, dating back to the 1970s when the company granted the team use of one of its buildings at Dunsop Bridge for a peppercorn rent. In 2004 United U t il it ie s threw open the 26,000 acres of its Bowland e s ta te as a training ground for Bowland Pennine’s
Search and Rescue Dogs and the company recently paid for a special winch harness for the dogs, enabling them to be lowered by helicopter at remote search loca tions. United Utilities’ Bowland estate manager Mr Ian Grindy, said: “United Utilities is happy to provide ongoing support to BPMR, which provides such an essential service 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year. Their expertise saves lives and helps to safeguard the welfare of everyone exploring the beauty of Bowland.” Pictured, from the le f t , are
BPMR team members Neil Con way, Nick Mattock and Louise Yates ivith Ian Grindy of United Utilities aboard the new light weight stretcher, (s)
and Blackburn, enthralled the audi ence with Christmas carols, songs and readings and flute music. They were directed by Mavis Fletcher.
the Great Hall of Whalley Abbey Con ference House was taken for the concert by the Avenham Singers on Monday evening.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32