Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Classified) 12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 7th, 2006 wviAV.ciitheroetoday.co.uk Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) e,WS; BIL L IN G TO N


Carol service A candlelit carol serv­ ice will be held on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Billington. Dona­ tions at this service will be given to “Rainbow House”. Hot drinks and mince pies will be served after the serv­ ice to which everyone is welcome.


BOLTON-BY- i BOW LA N D


Whist drive There was a good attendance at the whist drive held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall. MCs were Jack Kenyon and Philip Metcalfe.


Whist winners were: Ladies - D. Hogg, B. Calvert, N. Robin­ son. Gents - M. Robinson, S. Hogg, J. Hartley.


Dominoes: V. Giles, M. Pye, E. Nowell, J.


Thomber, E Giles, A. Taylor. The Christ­ mas whist drived, organised by the war memorial committee, will be next Thurs­ day at 7-30 p.m. in the \dllage hall.


Young farmers.


Last week members of Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a talk by Robert Phillips. Next week’s meeting is Christmas flower arranging with Lynda Holt. Mem­ bers are asked to pro­ vide their own flowers to help keep costs down, and should meet in the village hall at 7-45 p.m.


CH A T BU R N Fellowship


At the meeting of Chatburn Methodist Church Women’s Fel­ lowship Mrs Doris Giles introduced guest speaker Mr John Townson, whose talk was entitled “A Load of Old Rub­ bish”. He told mem-


bers he collects pieces of good quality old wood, branches and twigs which have fall­ en off trees and bits of drift wood. From these he makes items to help retore church­ es and also objects to sell.


Mrs Giles thanked him for his humorous talk and Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson accompa­ nied the hymns.


At the next meeting on Wednesday the Rev. Chris Cheeseman, of Whalley, will give a talk.


G R IN D L E T Q N Wl trip


Members of Grindle- ton WI are looking forward to a trip to York on Saturday to visit the WI Archive Exhibition which is being staged in York University.


There will be ample opportunity for lunch and shopping in York before setting off for home at 4-30 p.m. arriving back in


Clothes come off for comedy!


IT might be cold and wet out­ side, but members of Bolton- by-Bowland Drama Group are hoping for warmer weather inside as the clothes come off for Ray Cooney's


Grindleton at 6-30 p.m.


Please note the coach will be leaving for York at 8-15 a.m. from the Duke of York. At the monthly meeting on Decem­ ber 14th there will be a demonstration on “Food for Christ­


comedy "Out of Order." Per­ formances are tonight, Fri­ day and Saturday in the vil­ lage hall at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £4.50 adults and £1.50 children and available from


mas”. The competi­ tion is for a canape recipe and members are invited to bring canapes and nibbles to add a festive flavour to the evening.


Proceeds from the £2 Christmas parcel stall will be donated


the Post Office, Coach and Horses, the TIC, or ring 01200447679.


Pictured at the dress rehearsal are members of the drama group. (T041206/21)


to the Friends of Clitheroe Hospital, the chosen charity this year.


Advent service The weather was wild and blustery outside, but


inside St


Ambrose Church, Grindleton, there was a warm glow from the candles at the Advent carol service on Sun­ day evening.


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The lessons were read by Mrs G. Jones, Mr A. Rowntree, Mrs M. Haynes, Mr D. Wil­ son, Mrs R Hebden, Mrs A.M. Hellewell, Mr R. Dyer and the Rev. Canon D.W. Mewls, who also con­ ducted the service. Special Advent carols were sung by the choir, organist was Mr J.E. Pye and the flute accompaniment was by Mrs H. Perci- val.


G IS B U R N


Christingle The annual service of


Christingle takes place on Sunday at 11 a.m. in Gisburn Parish Church. All are welcome to this lovely service.


H U R ST G R E E N


Christmas fair


The aimual Christmas fair of St John's Church, Hurst Green, will be held on Saturday in the vil­ lage hall, from 11-30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Father Christmas will visit from 12 to 1 p.m.


One voice On Wednesday, the Preston One Voice Gospel Choir is mak­ ing a return visit to St John's, to sing a wide variety of music including gospel and spiritual. The concert begins at 7-30 p.m, costing £5. Under- 16s are free, and there will be wine and mince pies on offer. Proceeds are going to THOMAS,


the


Blackburn based charity.


St Peter's


If you have children who will be attending Christmas Eve Vigil Mass in St Peter's Church, they are invited to join the children's choir that will sing during the servica The choir will be led by Mr Greg Mann, a parishioner, and Director of Music at Stonyhurst. The rehearsals will be held in St Joseph's after 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 10th and 17th.


A collection is being made of goods for Maundy Relief, an Accrington -based charity. Run by Sister Dorothy, the charity helps the homeless, and is in particular need of toiletries this year. A minibus will take donated items to the shelter after the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. If you have goods to contribute, please bring them to Mass at St Peter's or St Joseph's over the next two weekends.


Final classes The final flower


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Hems for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clilheroe Advertiser & Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW.


arranging class in the current series in Hurst Green Village Hall will be on Tues­


day, rather than the HolV ServICGS S d J lS a tT Ti'eR.v.p.vldN.1,1.,


30 p.m. Contact Mrs Gill McDonnell (01254 826378) for further details.


1 ne class starts at i WI


Members who are planning on attend-


conduct both the


9 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion and the 10-30 a.m family commun­ ion with Parade serv­ ices in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.


ing the Christmas Mother’s Union meal at the Shirebum Christmas concert Arms on December 14th, who have not yet chosen their meal are asked to contact


Mrs Gill McDonnell OnWednesday there by tomorrow.


K N OW L E G R E E N


History group The Battle of Bull Rim is the topic for discus­ sion by the History of Warfare Group who meet in Knowle Green Village Hall tomorrow at 7-30 p.m


will be in church on Sunday at 7-30 p.m . Tickets now on sale at £2.50.


a Compline service at 8-30 p.m. in church.


Carol service The annual carol serv­ ice with candles will take place in Langho Methodist Church on Sunday at 4 p.m.


Children’s party The village children’s Christmas party is being held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Advent Sunday at 4 p.m. The first of three Admission is free and Advent services, led


M E L LO R


entertainment is by Andy Magee. Father Christmas is sched­ uled at around 6 p.m. and the party will end at 6-30pm.


Tricks and spots A whist and dominoes drive will be held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Monday


The service will be led by the Rev. William Grady junior and the children of the junior church. Refresh­ ments will served.


Festive dance The Christmas dance organised by New­ ton Village Hall committee was held on Friday evening. Music for dancing was provided by Mr John Bowdler, organ­ ist at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.


Supper was provided and served by the ladies of the commit­ tee.


large audience, including many youngsters, were held spell-bound by Taffy Thomas as he sat deep in an arm­ chair on the softly-lit stage


spinning


Proceeds from the raf­ fle which amounted to £227 was given to Mrs Pauline Altham to go towards the fund for her treat­ ment for cancer.


Mrs Altham regularly attends events at the village hall and was in attendance on Fri­ day evening.


Some of the raffle win­ ners were'.William Towler, Mrs Myer- scough, Mr J. Mer­ cer, Mrs S. Esson, Mr Barker, Mrs B. Collinson, Mrs B. Kitchen, Mrs Agnes Marsden.


P E N D L E T O N estive event


Following the service in All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, on Sunday, a Christ-


nias event will take Barbara Swar- The electricity had place in the village j^rick thanked the been disconnected


, ... . , hall.


by the Rev. Will Grady, was held in Mellor Methodist Church. The second is planned for tomor­ row also in church starting at 1-45 p.m. and the final one will take place at the same time on Decem­ ber 15th. All are wel­


at 7-30 p.m. Admis- sion of £1 includes M e e t in g tea and biscuits and Invited members of all are welcome. This Mellor and Balder


ls the last drive of the year.


Concert The Red Rose Singers will be performing an “Evening of Christ­ mas Music” in the Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Friday, December 15th at7- 30 p.m.


This is the first visit of this well-known group, tickets at £5 include mulled wine and mince pies and


Luncheon


The lunchtime concert next Thursday in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall will feature ‘Four Hands, Two Brothers and One Piano’. This last con­ cert ot the present series will mark the return of these two brilliant pianist brothers.


To book for this con­ cert, which is expect­ ed to be a sell out, please tel. 01254 826948.


Admission is 50p for adults, children are free.


Coffee and mince pies will be served and there will be a Christmas stall, a bottle tombola and raffle. Proceeds are for church funds.


occurring, entertainers,


helpers and everyone who had made


the it


such a wonderful occasion.


stone Parish Coun­ cils attended a meet­ ing at British Aero­ space, Samlesbury, to discuss the expansion proposals which will soon be the subject ot a major planning application to be submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council. MP Nigel Evans, was present, as were Councillors Noel Walsh, Allan Dales and Mrs Pat Young.


can be booked by tel. Mr David Holmes, of 01254878447.


BAe Systems, out­ lined the proposals and the traffic con­ sultants were able to enlarge on their detailed investiga­ tions into highway matters. Parish coun­ cil members were not persuaded that their concerns had been addressed and were of the opinion that the proposal to move the main access point nearer to Mellor Brook would exacer­ bate the current problems of traffic build-up on the A59.


Christingle A Christingle service will be held in St


Carols The annual Riming- ton and Middop vil­ lage carol evening will be held in the memorial institute on December 19th at 7-30 p.m. when pro­ ceeds ivill be donated to the local “First Responders” unit.


Beetle drive


John’s Church, An evening of fun and Read, on Sunday at friendly competition 2 p.m.


This is a family service especially for chil­ dren.


The collection will be taken for the Chil­ dren’s Society.


Quiz The quiz held in Read Constitutional Club, with Clive Bennett as quizmaster, was won by veterans “Last Chance” on a tie break with “The Thick Five”.


Third place went to “Blue Anon” and the booby to “Eb and Flo” in style as usual.


R IM IN G TO N


Taffy Thomas Rimington Memorial Institute was the venue for a visit of the Spot On Lan­ cashire Touring The­ atre Network. A


Council Sabden Parish Coun­ cil met in the Methodist School­ room for its month­ ly meeting, which was chaired by Coun. Tony


was enjoyed by a large all-age crowd in Rimington Memori­ al Institute at a bee­ tle drive with a dif- ference.Tasty home­ made soup and a selection of delicious desserts were served at the interval. Mrs J. Lloyd and Mrs J. Gornall were thanked for arrang­ ing the happy and successful event, the proceeds of which were for Gisburn Parish Church and the Children’s Soci­


ety. S A B D E N


enchanting tales of legend, magic and mystery, with riddles and rhymes for the children to answer and have fun with. Taffy was joined by co-presenter Sandra Kerr who, among her many attributes was the writer of the music for the BBC’s well-loved Puss” series, playing the voices of Emily and several mice.


Haworth and attended by Conns Marion Procter, Kevin Barrington, Margaret Sefton and


Jean


Haythornthwaite. Also present were PC Paul Sherratt, borough councillor Michael Fielding and four members of the public. Apologies were received from Couns B. Parfitt, J. Shorter and A. Finn.


Pact


Bag In his PACT - police also and communities together - report.


Sandra delighted everyone singing to her own accompani­ ment on conertina, guitar, dulcimer and autoharp, many folk songs and some of her own composi­ tions.


At the end of a magi­ cal evening Taffy, who in spite of his name was a Somer­ set lad, filled a large wassail bowl with a spicy brew and passed it round in the tradition of that county.


The memorial insti-


ed damage to the •


in Whalley Road,


Maher (Christmas cake), Gerard Bromley (Christ- crackers),


wine) and two unclaimed prizes were No. 268 orange ticket (bis­ cuits), and No. 269 green ticket (white wine).


coming into every­ one's lives for Advent.


Roadworks ocal Committee of


Lancashire County Council reported at its la te s t meeting


There was Irish cof­ fee and refresh­ ments on sale in the


PC Sherratt report- Th’ e ^ n S amount will be known this


He said no i n C l - D l » 5 n r > ! n n dents had been ' lanmnQ reported on Hal- There were no objec- lowe'en and there tions to an applica-


tute was bright with Christmas decora- Any problems must tions, and mince pies be reported by resi- and biscuits were dents when they are served.


had been no prob­ lems from the youth shelter. At the previous meet­ ing the police reported that since a recent public meeting th ey had received no reports of incidents from the shelter and there had been an increased police presence.


to the shelter, a hole in the wall repaired and the area cleaned up


Fair There was a great turnout a t the annual Christmas Fair at St Mary's RC Church on Sat­ urday afternoon. Father Christmas


ength of Padiham


Road and Simon- stone Road Sabden would now be u n d e r t a k e n between January and March nex t year.


Showtime There will be a show night


tion for a replace ment dwelling at Orchard Cottage, Hollins Farm, Clerk Hill Road, or for improved vehi­ cle access at Brook- side Garage in Padiham Road. At an earlier meeting there had been no


to get


Christmas off with a bang in the White Hart on Fri­ day, December 22nd, featuring Sabden band The Kicks, led by Mark Woodward and with Anne Parsons, Ben Parsons and Christopher Eaves.


objections to a first „ , , floor


71 Whalley Road. At this meeting the council had also reported that it was still receiving com­ plaints about the former service sta­ tion, now Harg­ reaves Autos Clitheroe Road.


bedroom Sabden Bowling Cheese „ ,.


extension applica- Club in v ite s v i l - tion to the rear of lagers to the club-


house on Saturday for a Cheese and Wine Evening from 7-30 p.m. Admis­ sion is £2 and there is a tombola, raffle and horse-racing.


Dance


All complainants were to be advised that from now on residents should contact the relevant authority vrith their complaint.


opened the proceed- *-igni ings in the church There was a good


hall which was packed with stalls and with visitors. Stalls sold cakes and home produce, toys, books and videos, crockery, plants and wreaths, Christmas gif ts, there was a large


on Sunday after- Although the atten-


attendance in St Nicholas's Church


and adults from all four village church­ es took part in a Festival of Light to mark the beginning of Advent.


first prize was a flat screen TV which was won by C. Wareing.


The second prize of a Christmas hamper was won by Susan Foster and other prizewinners were Gladys Walmsley (whisky), Amanda Taylor (g in ) , Pat Whitwell (whisky), Keith - no surname - (liquer), Colin Maher (sherry), Jane Hindle (port), Mrs E. Newmark (red w in e), John Shorter (white wine), Louise Cun­ ningham (cham­ pagne), Ken Varey (chocolates), Jackie


noon when children dance was disap­ pointing It was a fantastic evening.


The feedback was excellent and a few


tombola and the The Rev. Chris Ster- grand raffle. The ry of St Nicholas's


opened the service and lessons and prayers were led by the Rev. Denise Free of


the


Methodist Church and Fr Peter Birm­ ingham of St Mary’s RC Church. The hymns were accompanied by organist Roger Britnell and during the service the chil­ dren took their dec­ orated jam jars to the altar where can­ dles were placed inside and the lights


were switched off as the children held SCnOOl their lanterns aloft Sabden Primary to symbolise the School children will light of the world present their Christ-


people came from th e v il la g e who have not been to a Spot On ev en t before. The fur­ thest someone trav­ elled to see th e show was from London! The Mo tu s 0 group loved the v i l la g e and looked round the church before heading off to the Pendle Witch before they left to sample a B r it ish pub. The next Spot On show will be at St Nicholas Hall on March 24th at 3-30 p.m. when Presto Puppets will per­ form "Aladdin".


in St N ich o la s ’ H a l l was transformed on Saturday by th e Canadian dance company, Motus 0. T h is was a new venture for Sabden Spot On and those who came were enthralled by see­ ing live contempo­ rary dance at such close quarters.


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Christmas Quiz Night


in St


mas concerts for par- Burnley FC ents, friends and vil-


Nicholas's Church Hall at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £5 which includes refreshments,


lagers next Thursday Executive Box at Carols afternoon and


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that carnageway Thursday Club lw a tb Hibam The Thumdiy Club at


they will go to St Nicholas's Church for their annual nativity play,


St Nicholas's Church meets for the last time before Christ- mas tonight and will


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Quiz night Tomorrow there is a


Turf Moor to see the Clarets in action are on offer at St Mary's Church, Sab­ den. Burnley firm Aircelle Ltd in Ban­ croft Road has offered the two tick­ ets in its private box and Fr Peter Birm­ ingham has decided to auction them.


re-open for the vil- any game at the lage young people on January 18th.


lope with a name and phone number - no money - and left at the presbytery in Whalley Road by Friday, December 15th. The winner


carols and see the lighting of the vil­ lage Christmas tree and crib in St Nicholas's Avenue on Sunday evening at 6-30 p.m.


will be announced Father Christmas is the following day. also expected to make an appear-


The Holme Commit- tee is inviting people ® More v i l l a g e to join them to sing


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