Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, August 25th, 2005 GRINDLETON


Cricket news On Sunday Grindleton Cricket Club enter­ tained Great Har­ wood. True to form skipper Crosland lost the toss, this.time, however, Grindleton was put into bat.


The home-side got off to a solid start with Hutchinson and Ainsworth both bat­ ting with confidence. Hutchinson was in fine form hitting boundaries to all four comers of the ground. Scoring at five an over the batsmen were in complete control, put­ ting on 127 for the first wicket


before


Ainsworth (60.) was bowled by Holden. Despite losing a sec­ ond wicket two overs later, Grindleton con­ tinued to amass runs. Middlebrough (30) shared a partnership of 50 with Hutchinson before falling Ibw to Szenczuk. Hutchin­ son, supported by Ollerenshaw (15) took the score past 200, and


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in doing so brought up his 100, becoming only the third Grindl- ton player to score a century. Eventually out for 103 Hutchin­ son walked back to the pavilion to a deserved standing ovation. Grindleton’s innings closed on 235 for seven.


After tea Crossland led the home-side onto


the field. Grindleton were soon on top, with Robinson as mean as ever taking two for 12 off his eight over spell, that included five maidens. Aided by Briggs, bowling his usual line and length, Harwood were reduced to 38 for four. Ayub (39) and West- well (30) managed to restore some stability


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ews from the Villages


to the innings, but with Grindleton fielding with a com­ mitment and enthu­ siasm not seen so far this season, there was only going to be one winner.Two wickets apiece for Entwistle and Middlebrough and one for Grassland saw the visitors finish on 137 for nine


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Tastings this Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 27tli August


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Gremoiata .sci-red chicken, witi'i Trio Sau-.-'ignon Blanc Concha vToio


Baked bananas -.vith chocoiate


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Ciiargrilled lime tuna S potato salad vvrt.h barbecued chilli


Sunday 4th September Chargrilled chicory with piiDscuilto & figs


Grindleton’s man-of- the-match was Hutchinson for his masterly innings of 103,amixtureof con­ centration and con-


Tractor run for charity trolled aggression. A VINTAGE tractor run around completed the run m spite of the At .. , , 1 * , , , . .


This coming weekend the Kibble Valley raised £160 for odd road .closure, tyre change, Grindleton travel to the North West Air Ambulance. ' and top up of water.


Bolton-by-Bowland Organised by Chipping Steam The committee this week thanked to take part in a four Fair committee, the event drew everyone who took part in and


team 20-20 competi­ tion.


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vintage tractors, their owners supported the second Chipping and enthusiasts from far and Tractor Run, which was a great


MM[||il|j|LrrTBI![l] wide. The route in the Forest of fun day out. Rowland was part on and part Our picture shows the magnificent off-road, with a lunch stop at -vintage machines and their driv-


Wl Members of Hurst Green WI will be enjoying a barbecue


Waddington. Eveiy one of the ers lined up ready for the start. 24 beautifully restored tractors


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Russell Lomas on piano.


and'treasure hunt The concert next when they hold their Thursday will feature monthly meeting The Aeolian Duo of tonight. Following David Sumbler on the success of last flute and Eira Lynn H n thp nropn year's event, it will Jones on harp. David again be held at is the principal;


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Stonyhurst College. Members should meet at the college's summer tearoom at 7-30 p.m.


Tsunami date The Hurst Green and District Tsunami Appeal is holding a meeting on Septem­ ber 1st, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. Members of the committee are


coffee in St Peter's Talk Club. Keen cooks fpjjg around the village will be in demand to act as hosts in pro­ viding either a main course or dessert for six or eight people. Guests will also be in demand, to enjoy a safari in pursuit of their dinner.


raising event, a Safari Supper, on Saturday, September 24th. The evening will begin with a starter served in St Mary's Hall, Stony­ hurst, and end with


More details will be


available shortly, but the last safari supper held in the village, in aid of St Joseph's School, proved very popular with all age groups, and the


lagers will want to be involved in the event.


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KNOWLE GREEN


Concert The lunchtime concert today in Knowle Green Village Hall will feature Heather Moseley on cello and


flautist of the North­ ern Ballet Theatre and Eira is the senior harp tutor at both the RNCM and Chetham’s School of Music.


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To book tel. john- travis.events limited on 01254 826948. All concerts start at noon with coffee available before hand.


Dancing fit


preparing for the Line dancing recom- appeal’s next fund- mences in Knowle Green Village Hall on September 6th at 8 p.m. New dancers are most welcome includ­ ing those new to line dancing. The cost is £2.50, which includes drinks and biscuits.


new season of


Wednesday evening talks in Knowle Green Village Village


an audiovisual talk given by Miss Doreen Latter entitled, “Journey to Green­ land”. Admission is £3.50.


LANGHO Holy services


organisers are confi- The Rev. David Noblet dent that many vil­


nion and then 10-30 ’'''“ StS p s p e r a.m. family commun- "^*1® fortnightly collec- ion services in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday


ivill conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu-


n an o r waste paper


place in Pendle- Tuesday.


The church is cele- F's^se leave papers in brating its 125th fhe bags provided, anniversary and a Wl neWS


lows' Church, Mitton, have been preparing for the second Stall on the Green of the year collecting bric-a-brac, plants and books for


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There will also be a cake and produce stall. The organisers are hoping for good weather which would make it all the more enjoyable, but the stall will be ready for business at 10-30 a.m. whatever the weather. The church will be open as usual in the summer between 2- and 5 p.m. on Sunday and also on Bank Holiday Monday


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Hotel with tickets available now.


heard a talk on “My Working Life” by Mrs Joyce Holmes, assisted by her hus­ band, Roy, of Wigan.


A prominent Wl mem­ ber, she has represent­ ed her institute at the Albert Hall, Denman. College and Canada were she visited the Museum of WIs, at Stony Creek, Ontario where the WI origi­ nated.


Sh7Txplained that from organising out'


while the stalls are ft was decided to hold a


Hall starts on Sep- 'f tember7that8pm Hodder Valley Members were notified


Jacob’s join and sher­ ry supper at the Octo­ ber meeting to cele­ brate the 85th anniversary of the WI.


This first event will be Conservatives are about the autumn holding a fun day on council meeting in


Sunday at Dunsop Blackburn on Octo- Bridge Playing Field, her 6th. Five-a-side football, A competition w'as won side shows, a barbe- by Mrs M. Sower- cue and bar together butts, Mrs B. with games and Collinge and Mrs C. amusements will be Bailey,


on offer from 3 to 7 On the stall were Miss- p.m.


esS. Monk and Wild- man and hostesses were Mesdames J. Bristol, M. Dewhurst and M. Ross.


Members were also reminded by the pres­ ident, Mrs M. Gor- nall, that hostess duty also included peparing the hall prior to each meeting. The next meeting on


on holiday a by Mr Malcolm


arannivprTr"?® smaller number of Roberts, and the an anniversary dm- members of Pendle- competition is for a ner in Mytton Fold


ton WI than usual piece of artwork.


mgs by coach for friends, she became a courier and tour man­ ager for a local com­ pany and spent work­ ing holidays in this country and abroad for 25 years. She has also worked as a tem­ porary secretary for seveal organisations including a Catholic church. She was thanked by Mrs Jean Bailey.


Charity fun day A charity fun day will be held on Bank Hol­ iday Monday at Read Cricket Club. The official opening will be at 1-30 p.m. and a 20-20 celebrity cricket match will start at 2 p.m.


Attractions include a bouncy castle, face painting, tombola, putting, a balloon race and music from


noon teas and a bar­ becue will be avail­ able.


Admission is £2 ror adults, with children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds will go


local charities.


Singers The Readstone Singers will resume practice after the summer break on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. in St John’s Church, Read. New members wel­ come.


Bowling Members of Read Bowling Club chal­ lenged the Stork Hotel to a bowling match on Friday. The Read bowlers domi­ nated the game, which was enjoyed by all.


The family at the Stork Hotel kindly provided supper an donated a trophy, to be competed for annually.


Last Thursday, Padi­ ham bowlers were invited to Read for a round robin contest in which 28 players took part.


Mabon


experience Mabon enjoyed a very spe­ cial evening, with wonderful entertain­ ment from the best contemporary Celtic group to come out of Wales.


The coihmunity centre is at last beginning to make some changes and to upgrade its facilities. New win­ dows have been installed, but further improvements are needed, so if anyone has any fund-raising ideas please let the committee know by calling 01254 812342.


Regular events take place in the centre, one of them being- whist drive, which is held every Wednes­ day at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1.


Those people who ^ . ,. turned up at Mellor UUIZ tlfriG Brook Community Winners of the Tues- Centre on Friday to day night quiz held in


Read Constitutional Club were “The Hopefuls”, captained by Carol Newby. “Just Four Blokes”, captained by club president Duncan Hacking, were second and third were “Four Gals and a Guy”, captained by Sean Porter. Having reached third place the previous week, success has obviously gone to he heads of “Eb and Flo”. They must have peaked too early, once again dropping to their usual position to win the booby prize.


SABDEN' .elsure club


Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club held its August monthly luncheon in St Mary's Hall. Follow­ ing the meal, club chairman Mr Bernard Parfitt intro­ duced Mrs Christine Hopwood, who spoke about the work of the Hyndburn and Rib- ble Valley Domestic Violence Team and answered questions and heard comments from members. Leaflets with details of local services were


the Heywood School "’ell-stocked bring Steel Band. After-


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to the St John ywoqtp nflnpr Ambulance and other VVaSte p a p e r


and buy stall per­ suaded members to make a generous con­ tribution towards club funds. A vote of thanks to the speaker and all helpers was proposed by the chairman.


Next Tuesday is waste paper day in Sabden. Old newspapers, junk mail, catalogues and old phone books etc should be left in the white sacks provided. They will be collected from doorsteps dur­ ing the day.


Fishing Sabden’s Spring Lodge Coarse Fishing Club is marking the bank holiday with its sec­ ond annual fishing competition on Sun­ day. Fishing is from 8 a.m. to noon, with pegs to be drawn on the day. The prize for a member is a £30 gift voucher for Leonard's Angling, Clayton-le-Moors, or a non-member wins one year's club mem­ bership. The competi­ tion has been spon­ sored by Kristian Shipston and Dean Windsor and entry is £5, with tickets avail-


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Winner was Read’s captain, Henry Duer- den, with Padiham bowlers H. Hartley and K. Cowgill joint second.


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Sabden Parish Council Competition will not be discussing Arrangements are well the proposed pay and under way for the display scheme on the ■village car park at its next meeting on Tuesday, September 6th, as expected. This is because the council


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ble Valley Council to attend on that date. A meeting will be arranged at a future date. The September 6th meeting is open to the public, howev­ er, and there is an agenda item where people can speak. It begins at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms.


Bowling


Sabden Bowling Club hosted a weekend


charity bowling event q in the sunshine on o e r v i c e s Saturday and Sun- Sunday's guest preach- day. Bowlers came ers at Sabden’s from numerous local clubs to take part in the Julia Whalley Memorial Competi­ tion in aid of the Macmillan Nurses and dozens of specta­ tors enjoyed some


Methodist and Bap­ tist churches will be Mr Gareth Earn- shaw, at the Baptist Church at 10 a.m., and Mr Robin Clark at 9-30 a.m. at the Methodist Church.


outstanding bowling An ecumenical Bible over the two days.


study group meets


The competition was each Tuesday at the won by Graham Methodist Church at Wood and Gordon 10-15 a.m.


tually beat Jack Holt and Colin Massey in the other semi -final in an epic clash which took almost two hours to com­ plete.


In the final, Graham and Gordon were vic­ torious over David and Beryl. The money raised over the weekend was £350, bringing the total raised by the bowling club for the Macmil­ lan charity to £2,786 since the competition first started seven years ago.


It is held in memory of Sabden woman Julia Whalley, who received nursing care from the Macmillan nurses before dying tragically from can­ cer. Her parents, Margaret and Dennis Balmbra, attend the event and present the prizes to the winners each year. Gordon and Graham gave a


Schofield, who beat After School Linda and Bernard Sabden’s After School Tomlinson in the first club is now taking semi-final. David and bookings for Septem- Beryl Thomas even- ben The Ofsted-regis-


tered club operates at the Bapist Church Hall, in Clitheroe Road, each evening from 3-30 until 5-55 p.m. Further infor­ mation is available from Dilys Day on 01282778464.


SAWLEY Pasta dishes


At the meeting of Saw­ ley Wi; president Mrs Alison Blake- more welcomed everyone and intro­ duced guest speaker Mrs Ann Farnell, who demonstrated how easy it was to make delicious meals using pasta. She made eight different mouthwatering dish­ es and all the mem­ bers were keen to sample the end result. Sincere thanks was expressed by Mrs Margaret Baines,


donation of £10 from Hostesses for the their prize money, evening were Mrs Joy which was appreciat- Walker and Mrs ed by organiser Mr Kate Sims. Alan Whalley, who The next meeting will thanked all who gave take place on Sep- their help, and to the tember 15th at the


can do so by calling Alan on 01282 778472 or mobile 07753219509 The qualifying nights are 'Tuesdays, the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of September or Thursdays the 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th of September, with the final to be played on Sunday, October 2nd. The entry fee is £5 per player and places are filling up quite fast at the moment.


able from Shippy's people who entered Shop in Padiham and helped to make Road.


the competition the huge success it was.


Sabden Autumn Floodlit Singles bowl­ ing competition, which is held in Sep­ tember and organised by Mr Alan Whalley.


Spread Eagle, Sawley, as the village hall will be closed for refur­ bishment. It will fea­ ture a talk about Sawley history by Mr Chris Hall and new members and guests will be most welcome.


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is unable to get a rep- Anyone wishing to MusIC resentative from Rib- enter the competition


Members of Simon- stone with Read WI had a memorable evening at their meet­ ing, with guest speak­ er Mr Malcolm Roberts provding an audio visual presen­ tation entitled “Light on the Land”. Mem­ bers enjoyed familiar landscapes of the Pendle and Towneley areas, the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Snowdonia in all seasons, with stun­ ning photography accompanied by delightful music.


A competition for the best summer land­ scape photograph was won by Mrs Hilary Clarkson, Mrs Pam Jelley and Mrs Dorothy Shorrock.


The next meeting will be held on September 15th when Mr Bill- Blackledge will give a talk on “House- plants”. The compe­ tition will be for the most


colourful autumn collection.


day. The next club meeting is a sports night on September 1st at Slaidburn.


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Tricks and spots There were 20 tables in play for a whist and domino drive held in Tosside Community Hall. MCs were J. Kenyon and P. Met- caF.


Winners were: J. Hart­ ley, V. Jones, A. Adams, J. Kenyon, M. Edmonson, F. Jeffs, A. Shaw, M. Jackson, F. Lowe, J. Oddie, M. Woods, M. Berry, A. Lowe, W. Wilson, P. Metcalfe, M. Smith.


Raffle: M. Wellock, F. Calverley, M. Edmonson, G. Berry, P. Adams, F. Loft- house.


The next drive will be on September 17th.


Old time dance There was a capacity attendance for an old time dance held in Tosside Community Hall in aid of hall funds. Music was played by the Roe Valley Band. Thanks were expressed to all those who donated raffle prizes or helped in any way.


Young Farmers Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club held its annual Super Judge competition at New Laund Farm, Whitewell, by kind permission of M. and R. Alpe. Members had to judge dairy cows, prize lambs, quiche and ladies’ sprays. The judges were Richard and Liz Seed, of Chipping.


Junior winners were: 1, Robert Walker; 2, Chloe Murray; 3, Robert Harrison. Senior winners were: 1, Sarah Porritt; 2, Richard Wells; 3, Christine Parkinson. Thanks to the hosts, judges and stewards was given by Sarah Porritt.


Members are reminded to have their Hodder ■Valley Show entries in by Wednesday. There is no club meeting next week, but members com­ peting in the Sample Cup at Gisburn should be at Gisburn Auction Mart for 6- 30 p.m. on Wednes­


Raffle winners: A. Robinson, M. Ack- rigg, W. Aspin, K. Robinson, V. Holdsworth, M. Wil­ son, S. Frankland, M. Knowles, H. Bleas- dale, M. Glover, C. Whipp, J. Dickenson. The next dance will be held on September 16th and will be in aid of Bleasdale House Special School, Silverdale.


' WEST-^ BRADFORD


Church news The preacher at West Bradford Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. will be the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. Every­ one welcome.


Social time A whist and domino drive was held in West Bradford Vil­ lage Hall. MCs were D. Bristol and F. Pye.


Whist winners: Ladies - S. Tennant, M. Parker,’ I. Robinson, M. Edmonson. Gents


- J. Bullock, J. Proc­ ter, T. Shaw, D. Bris­ tol.


Dominoes: P. Metcalfe, J. Pye, J. Bainbridge, J. Chew, J. Fisher, K. Nowell.


Raffle: Mr Fisher, M. Lofthouse, Mrs


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There will be a military whist drive next Thursday and a vil­ lage drive on Septem­ ber 20th.


WHALLEY


Donkey Stone The popular Lan­ cashire duo Donkey Stone will make a return visit to Whal­ ley Village Hall at 7- 30 p.m. next Satur­ day, September 3rd, with their pro­ gramme of songs, sto­ ries, monologues and humour. Much of the material is written by the pair, singer guitarist and songwriter Alan St John and Steve Mor­ ris, writer and per­ former of mono­ logues.


Tickets cost £4 and are available from Whal­ ley Post Office or by calling 01254 823402.


Parish visit A group of more than 40 people from two parishes in Salford joined parishioners at the English Martyrs' RC Church on Sun­ day afternoon for Benediction followed by tea.


Children Liturgy It is intended to mden the age range for the Children’s Liturgy at the English Martyrs' RC Church on Sun­ day mornings. The programme will include Bible stories and worship for a younger age group, with more serious educational input for older


children. Helpers are needed.


No whist drive As it is bank holiday weekend, there will be no senior citizens' whist drive on Satur­ day. Play will resume


the following week, September 3rd, in the Methodist School. Inquiries: 01254 822988.


Winners last Saturday were: Ladies - Mrs J. Harwood and Mrs E. Whitehead. Gents - Mrs E. Frost and Mrs D. Farnsworth.


The raffle was won by Mrs Frost.


Thursday group The get-togethers at the English Martyrs' Presbytery begin again next Thursday, September 1st, at 1- 30 p.m.


The group began meet­ ing for just tea and a chat, but a few want­ ed to knit but had no- one to knit tor, so a number of children's garments were made and sent to Romania.


Since then, tiny gar­ ments for premature babies have been made and the group is arranging a coffee morning on Septem­ ber 10th.


New members are wel­ come, whether they wish to knit or just join in the fellowship.


Kazakstan Experiences of his work this summer in Kazakstan will be described by Tim Bridgeman,


a


Clitheroe Circuit local preacher, at the August Praise Night at Whalley Meth­ odist Church on Sun­ day, beginning at 6- 30 p.m.


Parish Council As the present lease of the Old Grammar School in King Street, now a centre for adult education, expires in October, a meeting to discuss the matter is to be arranged between the governors and the county council.


Litter bins Following complaints that the litter bins on


the bus station were constantly overflow­ ing, a letter is to be sent to Ribble Valley Borough Council, pointing out that the present service is unsatisfactory and suggesting larger bins.


Water feature The water feature in King Street was again green, possibly because it was turned off at night to pre­ vent vandalism.' The grounds and gardens conimittee would dis­ cuss tliis.


War memorial An estimate to repair the plinth joints and clean all the sur­ rounding flags, cop­ ings, steps and wall was accepted. It was decided not to accept an estimate for clean­ ing the actual memo­ rial, as Mr George Hardman had offered to continue doing this.


WISWELL '


Parish council At the meeting of Wiswell Parish Coun­ cil, Conn. John Strong reported that the lengthsman had taken over responsi­ bility for mainte­ nance of the Corona­ tion Garden and was also to carry out pointing to the paving and low front wall.


Quotations were to be invited for the felling of one of ' the tall conifers and reducing the height of the other by about a third. Agreement had been reached to pur­ chase and erect a new flagpole and planning consent was to be sought.


The next meeting will be held in Barrow School on September 5th at 7 p.m.


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