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Strawberry fair A delightful and scrumptious straw­ berry fair took place on Sunday at the Middop home of Mr D. and Mrs C. Nicholson when an excellent crowd arrived at Newfield Edge Farm to sam­ ple the mouth-water­ ing strawberry teas.


There was a bumper raffle and plant stall


The Nicholson family expressed thanks to Tesco stores, “Straw­ berry Fields”, Bir- chall Catering, Fran- kland’s Dairy and to all who so generously donated time, talents and goods towards the success of this most enjoyable event.


and the proceeds of £340 have gone towards the Fabric Fund of Gisburn Parish Church.


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Clitheroe Children’s Centre will be hold­ ing a stay and play session in Gisburn Festival Hall on August 2nd from 10 a.m. to noon with a range of activities for children aged 0 to eight years.


Tots will hold their last meeting on Wednesday when everyone can enjoy a Teddy bear’s picnic. The food and games will be provided, just bring along your Teddy beai^ The fun starts at 1-30 p.m. with a Teddy bear himt outside.


HURST GREEN


St Peter's Guild More than 60 Hurst Green men, all mem­ bers of St Peter's Club, processed to St Peter's Church, Stonyhurst, on Sat­ urday, accompanied by Longridge Brass Band, to celebrate the Feast of St Peter and Paul. The feast day has been com­ memorated in this way since 1794, when St Peter's Guild was established to attend to the spiritual wel­ fare of its members, the needs of the sick and the burial of the dead; even today, the guild contributes £300 towards the cost of its members'


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In accordance with tradition,


funerals.


youngest members marched at the front of the procession, with the eldest bring­ ing up the rear. Fol­ lowing lunch at the New Drop Inn, guild members returned to St Peter's Club for the AGM. There v/as one break with tradi­ tion this year howev­


the


er: other club mem­ bers were allowed in three hours earlier than usual, in time to watch England's game against Portu­


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Village fete Hurst Green's annual fete takes place this Sunday, vrith the fun beginning at 2 p.m. with the parade from St Peter's Club. The


Blowjangles, a boun­ cy castle and all the usual stalls and com­ petitions. This year's theme is favourite films, and children are invited to turn up in fancy dress for the parade. Please bring cakes and biscuits along to the hall that ,


826378) if you wish someone to collect them. For further information, ring Kath Molyneux (01254826898).


St Joseph's Year 5 pupils at St Joseph's are current-


attractions this y ^ r Sunday, members include music by


burn-based charity that provides emer­ gency shelter for local homeless 16-24 year olds. This week, the pupils have been rais­ ing money by run­ ning a series of tuck shops at school for their fellow pupils. They would also appreciate donations of tinned or dried food and basic toi­ letries (e.g. tooth­ paste, shampoo, soap), which can be handed in art; school.


this year's leavers from St Joseph's Pri­ mary School during 10 a.m. Mass.


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KNOWLE GREEN


morning, or ring Gill LOC3I SinQ6r McDonnell (01254 A beautiful summer’s


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evening, good com- pany


and great ment


lowed by entertrain- by


by entertainment were Magee. Andy m church at 7-30 p.m.


when local singer group of children “Lorraine” enter- fron^Belarus will be tained a large enthu- visiting the area,


Nightsafe , a Black- j.aised for village hall Ar“ound £400 was the order of the day In September another Th^^


siastic crowd in TrickS and SjDOtS Knowle Green Vil- rpu ^g^al fortnightly lageHall.


funds by those who shared in the magic of music from the 50s and 60s as well as some line dance and country and western.


evening might have sounded all wrong, but went down a treat and despite England’s disap­ pointment in the World Cup match earlier in the after­ noon, everyone was in a happy mood,


local parish will say S p e c ia l VisitOrS special prayers for


Chernobyl’s Chil-


tion ofPromises" on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Mytton Fold Hotel .


hoan "Auc- „„


whist and dominoes Monday July 24th will be held in ^ parish lunchtime Knowle Green Vil- lage Hall on Monday


and chip supper. Boar at 7-30 p.m. Admis- chipping,


Lorraine sang to per- ^uV'irph cjprviPP fection, all toes were Griurcn Service


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tapping, a supper of The speaker at the pie and peas on a hot Sunday morning 11


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10-30 a.m. family com­ munion and parade


services in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday. On Wednesday there


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era lenses and digital photography and how to compose a good picture. Some of his own work demon­ strated the triangle formation and curved lines which make pictures more appealing. He was thanked by Mrs Sue Kirk.


Admission is £6 and A competition for a includes a chicken framed photograph


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was won by Mrs E. Slinger, Mrs G. Walmsley and Mrs C. Pinch.


sion IS £1 including j;y0j.yhody is welcome tea and biscuits and come and bring everyone is very wel- j.hgj|. o^vn picnic, rugs


a.m. service for the You can enjoy a ram- next two Sundays in ble in the beautiful wooded countryside.


dren, have a group of children staying in the area at the pres­ ent time, and last week they paid a , , , _ .___ visit to Knowle HoIy SGIViCGS Green Village Hall The Rev. David where they enjoyed a . Noblet will conduct special lunch fol-


LANGHO


Knowle Green Con­ gregational Church will be Mr Chris Okpoti. The Knowle Green Kid’s Church will also run from 11 a.m. and all children are welcome, there is also a creche. Anyone _______________ wanting more infor- mation is asked to Camera tipS call 01254 878394.


leghorn cows and other animals in the scenic Ribble Valley park.


„ PENDLETON


(juegt speaker at the meeting of Pendleton


and chairs, and pay on the gate. No set time to be there, join us when you can.


view the wild boar, „ i i- 1 u


Park, Mrs Pam Jelley, who represented local WIs, gave a full and interesting report on the AGM in Cardiff. She was particularly impressed by Hilary Benn’s talk on the plight of people in third world countries, coping with famine, malaria and Aids.


Resolutions on renew-


able energy and sport for a healthy popula­ tion were also report­ ed on.


WI was local photog­ rapher Mr Ken Ged-


des who was intro­ duced by the presi- The next meeting on dent, Mrs G. Hack- August 15th will be ing.


in the form of a visit both the 9 a.m Holy Mr Geddes gave some to Gardenmakers.


Hostesses Mrs M. Wright, Mrs F. Han­ cock and Mrs J. Tay­ lor served cake and champagne and members proposed a toast to celebrate the Queen’s 80th birth­ day.


front elevation. Extension


Annual lunch There is still time to put your name down for the retired vil-


front/side addition of front porch and


to SABDEN pitched roof over P y p partV


lagers’ annual lunch A_letter was received at the Spread Eagle, from a nearby resi-


Sawley, on Tuesday. The lists and menus are at the back of both St ' John’s Church, Read, and St Peter’s Church, Simonstone.


Quiz night The weekly quiz held in Read Constitu­ tional Club was won by Tunstead Avenue’s “Rainbow Warriors” who sailed away winning by 32/36. A tie- break was necessary to find second with “A Rose Between Three Thorns” com­ ing out on top above “The Fick Five”. The booby was awarded to a visit­


bers of Padiham Elite Female Quizzers, but they found the going too tough, but vowed to be back.


is being held on Sun­ day at the White Hart, Sabden, start-


dent expressing con-


cern that such a large extension be approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council as the num­ ber of small bunga­ lows available for purchase in the Rib­ ble Valley is becom­ ing a cause for con


„.r„u . Children of any age. accompanied by parents, can go along and enjoy face painting, karaoke and a disco to blow away the blues of the football and help cheer-up everyone.


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The next parish council meeting will be on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m.


RIMINGTON


ing culture exchange Rpprpiatinn party from Padiham n e o r e a i io n


“MDJ and J ” com- Rimmgton Recre- prised of four mem-


Parish council At the meeting of Read Parish Council it was reported that due to iliness. Read Motor Body Centre has been unable to clear the land adja­ cent to the car park.


H OW A R TH & JE P SO N Traditional and contemporary fine furnishings


Read Cricket Club has requested the parish council to grant a lease for a period of 30 years as this will assist the club when applying for sports grants. The club has agreed to pay the legal costs. The council is concerned that the land is to be used for a commercial busi­ ness and it was agreed that repre­ sentatives meet to ascertain its inten- tion before taking ^


for children’s safety and that the Motor Body Centre be requested to take action within one month or the parish council will make arrangements for the land to be cleared and the Motor Body Centre invoiced for this.


Sale Now On! Howarth & Jepson Limited, Pendle Mill, Pendle Road, Clitheroe (Just off the A59) Tel. 01200 425522 OPEN Monday to Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 10am-4pm • Weekday evenings by appointment • website www.howarthandjepson.co.uk • emaU howarthandjepson(gzen.co.uk


It was agreed that the parish council will have a coconut shy on the school field at Read’s fun day.


an appropriate doc­ ument.


ation Association is asking for volunteers to come along to the playing field on Tuesday any time around 7 p.m. onwards to do some maintenance work before sports day, they would be espe-


I t was agreed that -pjjgfg jjg a public there was concern


strimmers. For fur­ ther details call Bob Whittaker ' on 445209.


The Recreation Asso­ ciation 100 Club


meeting of the recre­ ation association on Sunday, July 16th in the Black Bull to ask Rimington and Middop residents to discuss the future of the changing room building and how to improve it. Please come along, your opinion counts.


cern. RVBC to be Spectators and sup- requested for infor- porters will be wel- mation about its policy for consider­ ing extensions relat­ ing to bungalows.


come at Sabden Bowling Green on Sunday when the popular mixed dou­ bles competition for the Walter Beesley trophy is held. Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle. Entries closed yes­ terday. Tickets will be on sale in village shops for the club’s Family Bowls ‘n’ Barbecue on Saturday, July 15th. It is for all ages and there will be activities includ­ ing fun social bowl­ ing and target bowl­ ing, as well as the barbecue


cmlly grateful for S e rv lc eS the loan of petrol


hedge cutters and This weekend the v.l-


refreshments. , j


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lage welcomes Mr Pete McCabe to preach at the 9-30 a.m. service on Sun­ day at


would like to remind -p n n n r p all members that the IS a Udllbt!


year £15 is now due. If you live in the vil­ lage and use the play deck, children's play area or the field please join and sup­ port the 100 club, it


Methodist Church, Wesley Street. At the Baptist Church the Peagam family will take the 10 a.m. service, and St Nicholas's Church sees the Rev. Nor­ man Atty take the 9-30 a.m. family Eucharist. Masses at St Mary's RC Church are 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday.


the


second half of the There will be a tea payment of dance next Wednes-


day afternoon in St Mary's Hall, off Whalley Road. It is open to all and dancing instruction is given to those requiring it.


upkeep of the facili­ ties. For further details call Gillian 445500.


legal advice in rela- lOUin CIUU tion to drawing up Rimington Youth


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is one of the main Judging fund-raisers for the Sabden pigeon expert Mr Colin Cooke has been invited to judge the pigeon classes at this month’s Royal Lan­ cashire Show at Salesbury. He is a regular judge at shows around the


Club and Drama Club recently made applications to the local Children’s Net-


A planning applica­ tion was discussed for a loft conversion including roof lift and the addition of three dormer win­ dows to rear eleva­ tion and two dormer windows on the


North.


work Fund and both ProdUCtiOD were successful.The Pupils of Sabden Pri- youth club will begin in September on a Friday night in the Memorial Insti- tute.The first proj­ ect for the drama club will be to put on another village


pantomime in Janu­ ary.


mary School pre sented their own production of “The Tragedy Of Orpheus And Eurydice” last Wednesday evening for parents and


and . j m


Punch time At the meeting of Waddington WI, president Miss Hilda Emsden wel­ comed everyone, including six invited guests. She intro­


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Dominoes: A. Lowe, Wine tasting P. (Mdie, D. Lowe, jjight wines ranging R. Knight, B. Wil- son.


Raffle: D. Lowe, J. Oddie, D. Knight, F. Green, M. Jackson.


The next drive is on July 22nd.


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There was consider­ able discussion and many questions were asked of Mike Murdoch, a wine educator, who writes about wine for the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. The event was organised by the committee who also provided a buffet.


tralian were sampled at a wine tasting in Whalley Village Hall on Saturday.


duced guest speaker No COnfeSSion Mr Martin Grundy, of Liverpool, whose , „ talk was entitled “Punchinello in England”. He told his audience that the Punch and Judy puppets originated in Italy and in the 17th Century appeared in the


Mummers’ mystery W a rn in g s


plays A great fan Following police and follower was


On track to success


SUPERFIT athletes from Gisburn Prima­ ry School have been in a celebratory mood after scooping several sports trophies.


The Ribble Valley Schools’ Cross Country Competition, postponed in May because


burn Primary, said: “Everyone is very proud of our athletes’ achievements this year. They have shown real dedication training together as a team for this event in all types of weather.


This popular annual event was again held at Following this triumph the school then went St Michael and St John’s RC School, on to win another sports event. They won Clitheroe, and attracted primary schools the Ribble Valley Tag Rugby Tournament from across the borough.


of heavy rain, finally took place earlier The happy smiles on their faces when they this month and was blessed with warm returned to school made all their hard sunshine.


work worthwhile.”


Pupils Emma Todd and Katie McManus led the girls’ team to victory gaining first and second positions in the girls’ event.


Gisbum Primary School took a clean sweep The standard of play was very high in the small schools’ events - winning the throughout the afternoon from all of the girls, boys and overall trophy.


held at Clitheroe Rugby Club.


The girls’ success was matched by the boys, who won their event with Richard Hartley and Joshua Long gaining first and third places respectively.


riculum history topic on the ancient Greeks. All the chil­ dren in Years 5 and 6 were involved in the performance which used masks, mime, movement and music. Also included were musical items from Year 2 ocarina, players and contri­ butions from pupils who had taken part in the schooi music festival earlier in the day. On Monday, Tues­ day and Wednesday this week pupils have been carrying out their cycling proficiency tests in Watt Street. The school is cele­ brating gaining the Lancashire Healthy Schools' status, after achieving high stan­ dards in healthy eat­ ing, physical activi­ ty, drugs education, ethos and communi­ ty partnerships.


guests The produc­ tion was inspired by The Sabden War A coffee morning will the National Cur- Memorial Trust is be held tomorrow


Memorial Coffee Mr Andrew Symonds, headteacher at Gis-


up and running. Plans for a memorial to be placed on the rose garden in the village centre have been passed by the borough council and estimates are being


nine participating teams. Gisburn won a tense and exciting final 6-5, with extra time to beat the defending champions, Simonstone.The team will now go on to represent the Ribble Valley at the Lan­ cashire Youth Games being held in Black­ pool on Saturday. Our picture shows ener­ getic youngsters celebrating sporting suc­ cess. (s)


from 10 a.m. to noon at 17 Pendleside Close, Sabden, host­ ed by Mr and Mrs Bernard and Marion Parfitt, for St Nicholas's Church funds.


sought to enable the BarbeCUe trust to establish ^ barbecue was held how much money is


needed. Fund-rais­ ing sales and events are being planned and grants sought. To get the ball rolling, a Garage Sale will be held at 81 Padiham Road on Saturday, July 15th, so if you have time, try to drop in, pick up a bargain 3 ^ MafV’S and support the


fund-raising. Any­ one wishing to make a donation can do so through the treasur­ er, Mrs Christine Cartwright, on 01282 772237 or chairman Mr Tony Haworth on 01282 775892.


St Mary’s RC School was akin to a zoo last Wednesday when the children took their animals along for a Bring Your Pets To School


- night by the


young people's Thursday Club, in St Nicholas's


Mr Grundy was Whalley SChOOl thanked for an inter- ^he "School's Out" ^ting and entertain-


Charles Dickens. Mr Grundy showed slides of weird and wonderful puppets such as Brugella and Harlequin before giving a Punch and Judy show with the baby and crocodile.


sheepfest


Members were mended, receiving a reminded to take


their entry forms for Simon Whipp, a the Clitheroe Area parent of a pupil at


was highly com- .


WI Show to the next meeting on July 11th in the Methodist Church schoolroom when


the school, is one of the presenters of Ribble Valley Radio, now on air at 87.7 fm.


Church Hall. It ODOW starts at 7-30 p.m. The schedules for and everyone is wel­ come. The Thursday Club now has a break for the sum­ mer and meets again in September.


at the school. Acting headteacher Mrs Karen Blacbe .said it had been a lovely day enjoyed by staff, 3 children and pets!


O I SLAIDBURN, Dominoes


sters, guinea pigs, lizards, fish and stick insects. They also welcomed Mr and Mrs Bailey who


Day. The children Winners at a whist took rabbits, ham- and domino drive


held in Slaidburn Village Hall were: Whist, M. Jackson, E. Ireland, W. Brown, J. Kenyon.


took along their dog, Digby, to show the work of helper dogs for the disabled. They were invited by Mrs Christine Church SeiVICe Aro, who is working The preacher at Sun- as a student teacher day afternoon's wor-


BRADFORD WEST


ship, at 2 p.m. in West Bradford Methodist Church, in Chapel Lane, will be the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. Every­ one welcome.


Sabden Horticultur­ al Society's annual show should be delivered to every TomOrrOW


WHALLEY


home soon. The ^j^g Government event will be held on Saturday, August 19th, in St Mary's Hall.


has requested a two- minute silence to mark the first anniversary of the July 7th bombings in London, Whalley Parish Church will be open from 11 a.m.


tomorrow.


lowed by service. The next healing service at the cluirch is on Sunday at 6-30 p.m.


speaker Miss Ann FUfl t im e Birtwell will talk on “Working in Bornea with Orangutangs”. Tea hostesses were Mrs Sowden, Mrs Towler, Mrs D. Underwood and Miss Walker.


Join in the fun at Spring Wood on Sunday, July 16th at 3 p.m. to raise funds for Whalley Play­ ground Action Group. Sponsor forms for this wacki­ est walker event are available from the school or Spar.


Ordination Following a place­ ment at Whalley Parish Church, Marion Russell was ordained as a Dea­ con in Blackburn Cathedral on Satur­ day. She will now began work at All Saints', Church, Clayton-le-Moors.


Prayer and silence p h r ic t ip n Air! at noon will be fol- '^RriStian Aid


Evening walk Tomorrow's walk, organised by the Christian Action Group, sets off from Whalley Methodist Church a t 7 p.m. Stout foowear is rec­ ommended. The leader is Mr George Hay t horn thwaite (01254 824507


a short The amount raised in Whalley during


Christian Aid Week


was £1,673, an increase on last year.


warnings, four par­ ents have been booked for parking on the zig-zags out­ side Whalley Prima­ ry School. 'The driv­ ers will receive a £60 fine and three points on their licences.


be attending a dioce­ san ordination, there will be no confession time on Saturday lunchtime at the English Martyrs RC Church. Mass at 5- 30 p.m. will not be affected.


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