10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 5th, 2006


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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Parish council Representatives of Bolton-by-Bowland Parish Council will be available to meet, informally, residents who would like the opportunity to dis­ cuss any concerns or issues they may have in respect of the vil­ lage.


Councillors will be in the village hall from 7-30 p.m. on October 17th to answer queries which may


• include flooding, speed of traffic through the village and dog fouling.


Whist (jrive MCs at a whist and domino drive held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall were Mr P. Metcalfe and Mr J. Kenyon.


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Whist winners were: Ladies - J. Riley, M. Davis, M. Park. Gents - J. Robinson, H. Lofthouse, J. Kenyon.


Dominoes: E. Nowell, F. Giles, K. Nowell, A. Taylor, M. Pye, G. Berry.


The next drive will be on October 25th.


Harvest festival The church of St Peter and St Paul, Bolton- by-Bowland, was beautifully decorat­ ed to celebrate the harvest festival. During the first hymn the rector. Canon D. Mewis received harvest gifts from the school chil­ dren. These were later distributed to the sick and senior citizens of the parish.


The children sang the harvest song “All Around”.


Afterwards the con­ gregation enjoyed a


The harvest collection was sent to the chari­ ty “Living Waters”, an appeal launched by the Bishop of Bradford, as a ght by churches to Pakistan to provide wells to supply water follow­ ing the earthquake.


harvest lunch in the Pudsay Chapel.


Ceilidh On Saturday evening young and old alike enjoyed dancing to the sounds of “San- drigg Country Dance Band” at a ceilidh held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall.


7-30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of church funds.


Young Farmers Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers enjoyed a ghost walk in Skipton. Next week’s meeting is a talk by the High Sheriff, Peter Robin­ son. Members wish­ ing to attend should meet in the village at 7-45 p.m.


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The event was organ­ ised by church mem­ bers.


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Manor House Great tun was had by all the residents and friends of the Manor House, Chatburn, at their fund-raising bingo afternoon. £245 was raised for the social fund to provide trips and entertainment after­ noons. A raffle was held and afternoon tea was enjoyed.


The next social bingo is on December 6th when everyone is welcome. Proceeds are for the church clock refurbishment. Raffle prizes will be Christmas hampers and donations will be appreciated. A pota­ to pie tea will be served to all.


DOWNHAM Author’s visit is entertaining


A VISIT from a popular author kept pupils of Bolton-by-Bowland Primary School highly entertained.


The Key Stage 2 children had a visit from children’s author, Keith A. Charters, who entertained them as he related experiences and events that led him to write his chil­ dren’s novels. He read excerpts from both of his published works - “Lee and the Con­ sul Mutants” and “Lee goes for Gold”, which were hilarious and the children


Leonard’s Church, Downham. Fruit, vegetables, greenery and (lowers had been arranged by the ladies of the parish together with a magnificent display by gardening club members.


On Monday the ladies gave out parcels of vegetables and flow­ ers to the parish­ ioners who are sick.


Favourite old hymns interspersed with newer songs added to the harvest atmos­ phere. Organist was Mrs Adele Pridding.


High seas President of Down­ ham WI Mrs Judith Nixon welcomed Mrs Pat Ascroft who spoke about her adventures on the high seas, as a mem­ ber of the crew on a five masted barque which sailed from Cadiz into Falmouth to celebrate the Bat­ tle of Trafalgar.


JSTominations for a new committee were taken and advance notice of the annual meeting was given.


year, was on display.


Three members attended an inter­ federation day at Barley when almost 300 ladies took part in walks around the area, one of these was a guided tour of Downham led by one of their members.


Future events include the LFWI quiz in January and an evening of Christmas music, in Preston Minister in Decem­ ber.


GISBURN


Mrs Nixon presented Mrs Ascroft with a cheque for £400, pro­ ceeds of a brunch held a t the home of Mr Jim and Mrs Eileen Parker. This is for a sponsored bike ride which she is about to embark on along with 29 other WI ladies around Cuba in aid of the


Cookery tips Members of (Jisburn WI received tips and recipes from Mrs Anne Famell at their meeting. She demon­ strated 10 mouth­ watering, quick and easy starters, involv­ ing no cooking. On offer were walnut, pear and Stilton salad; stuffed cherry tomatoes; melon, bacon and cucumber melange and cornets of salami filled with cream cheese, to name but a few.


‘WI college in Oxfordshire. All the monies raised ivill go to the college as the ladies will be paying their own expenses,


A silver rose bowl, in memory of the late Mrs Ethel Chard, who was a long­ standing member of the WI who died last


rolled with laughter. His third novel, “Lee and the Holiday Showdown” is due to be published in November this year. As well as talking about his novels and answering questions, Keith also gaye tips on how the children could develop their own writing skills. Everyone, including staff and pupils, enjoyed an informative and highly enter­ taining afternoon.


Pictured are Key Stage 2 pupils with author Keith A. Charters. (S)


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Bury. Tonight’s speaker at Gisburn will be a talk on “Slave Traders in Lancaster” by Mrs Janet Nelson. Visi­ tors are welcome at the Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m. The com­ petition is for a black and white photo­ graph.


GRINDLETON


Harvest festival St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, had been beautifully decorat­ ed for the harvest fes­ tival service on Sun­ day morning. During the singing of the first hymn pupils from Grindleton Pri­ mary School present­ ed their elaborately decorated harvest gifts and parish­ ioners gave gifts of wine, wafers and candles.


Teams will consist of four people and can be made-up on the night if necessary. Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children of primary school age, available from Mrs Carol Pye on 441507 or any St Ambrose Church member.


please bring own drinks.


A competition, (or a star, was won by Miss F. Ahearne. Second was B. Sil- cock and third equal were M. Mann and V. Blackie. Raffle winner was Mrs M. Eccles. The shields won by Hurst Green at the Clitheroe Show were on dis­ play, and a small presentation was made to Mrs R. Holden, in apprecia­ tion of all the work she does in rallying members to enter so many classes in the annual competition.


Village Hall Hurst Green's Memor­ ial Hall is in desper­ ate need of a new heating system, so what better name for a major fund-raiser in its aid than the “Boiler Bash”? Fol­ lowing last year's popular cabaret evening, that raised £1,300 for the vil­ lage's


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St Joseph's The children of St Joseph's will cele­ brate harvest Mass tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St Joseph's Chapel. They will not be in uniform howeven by paying a pound for the privi-


appeal, organisers are hoping for similar success this year. A variety of acts are promised, including the ladies of the vil­ lage's WI as never seen before, with a hot-pot supper and pudding as the ulti­ mate enticement.


The school pupils also took part in the serv­ ice by singing two hymns and giving a short presentation on harvest thoughts.


Two members took up the challenge of the competition for a cold starter, first was Mrs K. Calvert and second Mrs H. Waddington.


President Mrs J. Ryde read an invitation to the meeting of Slaidburn WI when the speaker will be local “Calendar man” Mr Russell


The preacher was the Rev. Anne Smith who was helped by some of the school pupils in her address. The celebrant was the Rev. Canon D.W. Mewis and the col­ lection was for the special project “Starfish”.


Quiz Tickets are available for the family quiz evening to be held on Friday, October 13th at 7 p.m. in Griiidle- tdn Primary School hall.


A pie and peas supper will be provided, but


‘lege, they can wear their own clothes for the day. All the money raised will go to CAFOD, which this year is focusing on the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country torn apart by civil war. CAFOD aims to "turn battle­ fields into pastures" and so help the peo­ ple of the stricken country. Later in the term, the children are planning to hold a “Cake Bake” in aid of the charity.


WI


Members of Hurst Green's WI have already made some preparations for Christmas (less than 90 days away!), thanks to the efforts of their fellow mem­ bers, Mrs Christine Sunderland and Mrs Vicky Blackie. The two ladies, well-


■ Tickets cost £8, including the meal, and are available from Barbara Herd (01254 826350) and Gill McDonnell (01254 826378). Last year’s event was a sellout, so those interested are advised to buy tick­ ets as soon as possi­ ble.


Flower classes A series of classes in flower arranging, involving a demon­ stration and practi­ cal work, has been arranged for Novem­ ber 8th, 15th and 22nd and December 6th and 13th, from 7- 30 to 9-30 p.m. The class will be run by Mrs Jean Kortekaas, a villager well-known for her floral artistry and with lots of experience.in flower arranging. Those interested should phone Gill McDon­ nell (01254 826378).


History The History of War group which meets in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall was well- attended when the Battle of Midway in the Pacific was the subject for discussion. The next meeting for the group is on December 8th when the subject will be the Battle of Bull Run.


Annual (dinner Despite the non-arrival of the speaker for the annual dinner of Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall, his car had broken down on the motorway,


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A guest at the dinner, Mr Christopher Okpoti, very kindly gave an impromptu talk of his life to date that was enjoyed by all. Mr Okpoti was to be inducted the fol­ lowing day as the new minister of the village church and the chair­ man of the village hall, Mr Andy McLaughlin, offered his thanks to Chris and wished him, on behalf of all a happy time the following day and every bless­ ing for the future.


evening was a great success.


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Pastor David Isaacs, chairman of the North 'West Area of the Congregational Federation, and him­ self newly installed as minister of Martin Top Chapel, led the induction while prayer was said by Pastor Mike Faun, of Inglewhite Congre­ gational Church, and a welcome was given by the Rev. Sandra Turner, representing the Congregational Federation. Mr Ian Peacock and Mr James Bowers, of Sal­ ford, Manchester, where Chris, Julie and the family previ­ ously lived, led the worship, with Chris and Isaac on drums and Rebekah on vio­ lin.


through the Congre­ gational Federation and Lampeter Uni­ versity, and is now a qualified Pastor.


Guy”; 3rd, “We’re all going to the Dogs”.


Booby, in a bad tem­ pered and often bruising match between seasoned failures “Ebb and Flo” and young upstarts “The Win­ ners”, tempers flared and abuse became commonplace, but when it came down to doing the business “Ebb and Flo” were too strong and came last triumphantly.


Harvest festival Harvest festival cele­ brations will be held on Sunday in St John’s Church, Read, beginning with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.


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Folloiving the service a meal was held in the village hall, where Rebekah gave a piano recital.


Musical concert An evening of instru­ mental music ivill be held on Saturday at 7-30 p.m. in Knowle Green Village Hall when Brian Taylor and friends will be playing a mixture of swing, ballads, blues and a touch of classi­ cal.


On Sunday, worship was led by Mr Okpoti with Mr Robert Channing, of Manchester, giving the Lord’s message. Next Sunday the 11 a.m. service will be conducted by Mr Okpoti and the Knowle Green Kid’s Church will meet at the same time. If anyone needs trans­ port they should phone 01254 878394.


At the family service at 11 a.m. all pupils from St John’s CE School \vill take part. The evensong which will be held at 6-30 p.m. will be a joint service with St Peter’s Church, Simonstone.


Confirmation At the confirmation service next Febru­ ary in St John’s Church, Read, the Bishop will confirm children who will be 11-years-old or over by that time and oth­ ers in year six who have the support of a church-going parent.


Admission is £5 includ­ ing a light supper, bring your own drinks and glasses.


induction A very special day in the life of the chimch fellowship took place when Mr Christo­ pher Okpoti was inducted as the new minister of Knowle Green Congregation­ al Church. Born in Middlesbrough, the son of a professional musician, he spent the first five years of his life in various chil­ dren’s homes follow­ ing the breakup of his parents’ marriage. He then went to live in Ghana with the extended family where he lived until he returned to Eng­ land some years later and eventually trained as a social worker. He married Julie, of Pen- wortham, 18 years ago at Knowle Green and they now have three children, Rebekah, Isaac and Michael and last Sat­ urday he officially became the 15th min­ ister of the church. He has undertaken a course of study


Holy services The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and the 10-30 a.m. parish communion services in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on


A programme of infor­ mal house group meetings about the Christian life and talks in church will be held on Wednesdays, meeting at 7 for 7-30 p.m. There will be a talk in church on October 11th enti­ tled "Spirituality in the Body".


Sunday. PENDLETON


Waste paper "Waste paper day will take place in Pendle­ ton on Tuesday. Papers should be left in the bags provided, or any suitable bag, clearly visible for the collectors.


Classes for juniors will begin in November and anyone who would like to attend should contact the vicar the Rev. Dr A. Sowerbutts as soon as possible. The final date will be October 15th. Adult classes will also begin in November for those


The confirmation will be held in St John’s if there are at least 10 candidates. Other­ wise the service will be held in another church on a different


over 18. day.


Waste paper Residents of Read and Simonstone should leave waste paper in the white sacks pro­ vided or a plastic bag outside owners prop­ erty, where it meets the pavement, early on Monday morning. Include newspapers, magazines, brochures and junk mail with­ out the plastic cover.


drew the curtain down on a successful first season with a cabaret and presenta­ tion night in St Mary's Hall last Fri­ day. Around 90 people, most of whom were in 70's style fancy dress, danced the night away to the fantastic Abba Girls and a disco. Captain John Harg­ reaves gave a brief summary of the sea­ son and president Mick Bibby present­ ed the awards. Bill Thatcher won the batting prize and John Hargreaves the bowling prize. Andrew ‘Wray was adjudged the best fielder and Chris Dunderdale won the six hit award Mth 18 sixes. The outstand­ ing performance was awarded to Chris Dunderdale for scor­ ing 83 in 44 balls. The scorers, Kathryn Dunderdale and Kirsty Shipston, were presented with bou­ quets, as was Cheryl Hindle for her help and support over the season and for the night. All the sponsors were thanked as well as everyone who had contributed to the club's successful re­ formation.


out of context in rela­ tion to the property and neighbouring properties.


Park trust Following an update from a representative of the Play Park Trust on future plans and the grant appli­ cation and conse­ quent issues relating to fencing and siting of equipment, it was decided to hold a meeting on the Play Area when revised plans would be made available for the next parish council meet­ ing.


and it is hoped for lots of support to help the club funds.


Vouchers The two village schools are collecting Tesco sports vouchers. If you have any please leave them with any parents, a t the schools, or at St Mary’s RC Chinch


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on Friday, November 10th.


Campaign Fire Officer Dave Gar­ diner attended the meeting to outline the proposal to remove a fire engine from Padiham Fire Station, which serves Sabden,


Council The September meet­ ing of Sabden Parish Council was chaired by Coun. Antony Haworth and attend­ ed by Couns Jean Haythornthwaite, Margaret Sefton, Marion Procter, Bernard Parfitt and Kevin Barrington. Also present were PC Paul Sherratt and 10 members of the pub­ lic. Apologies were received from Coun. John Shorter. In his report PC Sherratt said there had been few problems in Sab­ den. It had been very quiet.


explained the impli­ cations should it be approved. Fire-fight­ ers a t Padiham are actively working to overturn this propos­ al which is currently out to consultation and are encouraging residents to write to the Chief Fire Officer. The members resolved that Sabden Parish Council strongly object as the response times for engines to get to Sab­ den will be increased and the safety and lives of residents could be put at risk. Information will also be in the Post Office to encourage resi­ dents to respond. Nigel Evans MP and County Coun. Albert Atkinson \vill also be contacted and asked for their support.


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St Mary’s Harvest will be cele­ brated at St Mary's this weekend at both Masses. At the 6 p.m. Saturday Mass the children of the parish will begin their sacra­ mental programme. Parishioners are asked to take along food to this Mass and the 10-30 a.m. Sun­ day Mass for the har­ vest and it will then be taken to the THOMAS centre in Blackburn, which helps the needy and those on the margins of society such as drug addicts who are trying to overcome their addiction and make their way in life. The children from St Mary's School will also hold a Harvest Mass tomorrow in church at 9-15 a.m.


School Sabden Primary School is holding a governors' meeting on Monday evening at 7 p.m. in school. The photographer will be in school on Wednes­ day, October 18th, and the folloiving day pupils will welcome a group of youngsters from a children's home in Tanzania who will spend the afternoon with them telling them about the poor living condi­ tions of most children in Africa and the work of the Bethany Project which helps them. Parents' evenings will be held on October 17th and 19th and school clos­ es for half-term on Friday, October 20th, re-opening on Thurs­ day, November 2nd.


Paper Don’t forget to leave out your filled paper sacks for waste paper collection day on Tuesday.


the newly-formed Ribble ‘Valley Seniors' Action Forum (RVSAF) which is meeting in St Mary’s Church Hall, Sabden, at 12-30 p.m. today. The forum has recently been set up and consists of a group of over 50s working for the inter­ ests of senior citizens. Residents can raise issues, enabling their voices to be heard in the planning and pro­ vision of services and facilities in the Sab­ den area and throughout the Rib­ ble Valley. The forum is open to all over 50s and is a good oppor­ tunity to meet new friends. Light refresh­ ments will be served. The seniors' forum is supported by Age Concern, Lancashire County Council Social Services and Community Cham­ pions. For more infor­ mation please ring Mrs Elaine Horsfield on 01200 453 072.


Police The Clitheroe police number to ring if resi­ dents are experienc­ ing any problems around the youth shelter on the Holme, or any other prob­ lems in the village at any time of day or is 01200


- night, 443344.


Quiz ■Winners of the quiz held in Read Consti­ tutional Club on Tuesday were “The Fick Five”, second “Three Gals and a


Coffee break The Macmillan Coffw Morning held on Fri­ day in Rimington raised £110. Gillian and Toni would like to thank everyone who helped on the day and a big thank you for all the cakes and other goodies.


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Cabaret Sabden Cricket Club


Planning Following recomihen- dations from the council's planning working group, the following decisions were made. There were no objections to an application for a single-storey rear extension at 42 Wes­ ley Street. Plans for the construction of a two-storey rear extension at 121 Whalley Road had been refused by the borough council due to the following rea­ sons, the restriction of light to neighbour­ ing property at 123, the over-development


Too close It was reported that vehicles are parking too close to the junc­ tion with Top Row and right up to the disabled marking making it difficult for residents of Top Row to manoeuvre in and out of the junc­ tion. PC Sherratt agreed to make observations.


Bingo I t ’s eyes down for a family bingo evening tomorrow, Friday, organised in St Mary's RC School by the Friends of St Mary's RC School from 6-30 p.m.to 8-30 p.m.


Services The new minister, the Rev. Denise Free, will take morning service at Sabden Methodist Church on Sunday at 9-30 a.m. At the Bap­ tis t Church the 10 a.m. service will be taken by Mrs Gorton and Anne, and at St Nicholas's Parish Church Canon Nor­ man Atty is the visit­ ing clergyman for the 9-30 a.m. family eucharist.


of the existing prop­ erty and that the pr^ posed development is


Yoga Yoga classes are now held every Wednes­ day evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in St Nicholas's Church Hall. More details from Maureen Brim- ley on 01706 227841.


Bowling The Sabden Floodlit Singles came to an exciting close on Sun­ day when the 16 finalists competed for the £300 first prize. Three village con­ tenders - Joe Boyle, Peter Lambert and John Robinson - went out in the first round of the night and the winner was John Metters of Blackburn for the second successive year. He defeated Accrington’s Tony ‘Tosh’ Andrews 21- 15. Sabden’s Alan Whalley, who ran the competition, present­ ed the winner’s prizes, and the £150 runner- up cheque. The win­ ner thanked the club on behalf of all com­ petitors for the excel­ lent event that had been so well organ­ ised. Semi-finalists were Aaron Harrison and Stuart Gall. The bumper raffle that had been ongo­ ing throughout the month-long competi­ tion was drawn and the £100 first prize went


Sabiden FC The village football club is holding a Race Night on Saturday, in the White Hart pub. I t begins at 8 p.m.


Lighting The floodlighting will be going on again soon at St Nicholas's Church for the dark nights. In the past the church has appealed for dona­ tions from villagers towards the cost and is asking for help again this year. Any­ one who like to make a donation can give it to either churchwar­ den, Kevin Barring­ ton or Bernard Parfitt. Future events at St Nicholas's include the Gift Weekend on October 28th and 29th and a hoe-down


Edmondson, the bowling jack to Glyn Dodd and whisky to Vinny O’Donnell. Other prizes went to Jane Chew, Alex McGinley, Liz and Paddy McGinley and Carol Sutcliffe. Thanks go to every­ one who supported the competition. They were the White Hart Inn, Frank Windsor and Sons, David Warburton, Clive Knight, the Pendle Antique Cen­ tre, Marbill Ltd, John Robinson, Peter Harper and an anonymous donor.


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prayers. The com­ bined choirs sang an introit and harvest anthem. MU mem­ bers organised the distribution, by class six, of the harvest produce.


SLAIDBURN


Young Farmers Slaidburn Young Farmers met on Monday for a beetle drive in Dunsop Bridge Village Hall. Joint winners were Robert Harrison and Seth Blakey, Joint second were Mick Handley and Andrew Harrison and Tim Douglas was third.


The next meeting is a trip to candle makers “Melt”, at Backridge Farm, Waddington, at 7 p.m. on Monday. Anyone wanting a lift should be at the Parkers Arms, New­ ton, at 6-40 p.m.


TOSSIDE Harvest festival


There was a full church, which was beautifully decorat­ ed, for the harvest celebrations in St Peter’s, Simonstone, on Sunday.


The service was led by lay preacher Mr H. Wadsworth and school children pre­ sented “The Little Red Hen” which illustrated the process of harvest, from planting the grain, to bread on the table.


The infant class pre­ sented baskets of fruit, vegetables and tins, together with lovely plants and (lowers. Junior pupils earned money for two Tearfund ventures, “The Greenhouse Project” helping the Quechua people of the Bolivian Andes and “The Communi­ ty Crossover Project” helping children in Cornwall. The money and collection from the congrega­ tion will be forwarded immediately.


expounded on the need to be willing to help, unlike the ani­ mals from whom the* little red hen asked assistance, and to be aware of the fact that there is always some­ thing we can do to make a difference.


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Coffee time A successful coffee morning was held in Tosside Community Hall as part of the Macmillan Largest Coffee Morning in the 'V\^orld. The sale of coffee and cakes raised £144.42p. and thanks were expressed to all who attended.


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Theatre treat A lage audience were entertained in Tos­ side Community Hall to an extremely pro­ fessional performance of “The Diversifica­ tion of Veg Boy” by the Sheeptown The­ atre Company.


Following the play local poet, Graham Smyth, recited some of his work both thought-provoking and highly amusing. I t concluded with a performance by' Magna Carta, who had


A raffle raised £130 for the Royal Agricultur­ al Benevolent Insti­ tution.


Supper was provided by Tilbury family rel­ atives.


entranced by their musicianship and beautiful voices.


everyone


The children sang “Sharing the best of all the good things we have been given by God the Father”.


Worship The preacher at Sun­ day afternoon's wor­ ship, at 2 p.m. in West Bradford Methodist Church will be Mrs Wendy Bridgeman.


Forum Over 50s in the village are invited along to


A joint service with St John’s Church, Read, was held in the evening led by lay reader Mrs S. Brit- nell. Dr Sowerbutts preached and Mr Wadsworth led


Sunday service The Rev. Stewart Rid­ ley' will take the fam­ ily service in St Catherine’s Church, on Sunday at 11-30 a.m.


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