Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, July 13th, 2006 Skipping their way to helping heart charity
YOUNGSTERS a t Clitheroe’s St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School skipped their way into raising money for a worthy charity. Pupils from the school took part in
the sponsored skipping event and raised £400 for the British Heart Foundation. School teacher Mrs Kate Monaghan
said: “We registered with the British Heart Foundation’s ‘jump rope for heart programme’ and throughout the day children enjoyed themselves during the 30-minute sessions. The pro gramme recognises the important role regular physical activity plays in main taining and improving health.”
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RELATIVES, friends and colleapes packed into Accrington Crematorium on Friday for the funeral service of a much-loved local landscape designer. The words kind, caring, friendly and
someone who always had a cheerful out look on life, were used to describe Kevin Alfred Walmsley, who died at his home in Clitheroe, after a short illness, aged 54. Kevin asked th a t his funeral service
should be a celebration of his life rather than a sad affair, so he chose a Humanist Service. Born in the town’s Low Moor area in
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1952, Kevin (pictured) was educated at St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School, before attending St Augustine’s RC High School in Billington. He successfully completed his A-levels at
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St Mary’s College, Blackburn, and went on to obtain a degree in graphic design at Brighton Ai't College in 1974. He met his wife-to-be, Kathryn, in 1969
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and the couple married three years later and made their home in Brighton. There, they raised their two children - Andrew and Vic
toria. During their years in Brighton, Ke\nn ran
an advertising agency, while Kathryn took on the challenge of running a local play group and helping in the family business. In 1992, the couple returned to their rural
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roots and settled in Clitheroe. Kevin decided to change careers and enrolled on a horticul ture course at Myerscough College. Once qualified, thanks to his artistic tal
ents, he designed, developed, maintained and remodelled many gardens across the Ribble Valley and since his death the fami ly has been inundated with condolence cards from satisfied customers. Outside work, Kevin enjoyed cooking,
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taking part in quiz nights at the Station Hotel and the New Inn pub, in Clitheroe, and had a passion for natural history. Family members have this week spoken
of their heartache of losing a “generous” man who brought great joy into the lives of
many. In a moving tribute, Kathryn said: “He
was a very brave man. He fought the illness on all fronts and never complained. “We had been together for 37 years and would have celebrated our 34th wedding
anniversary ne.vt month.” “It still hasn’t sunk in that Kevin is no
longer with us. He was always there lor me, my children and anyone that he could help. He was vei'v proud of our children ana ' delighted that Victoria had folloved ui in.- lootstejis and obtained a degree in giap:..v
de.smn and won the ‘Best New Blood dCO ■. .\ward’. in the Design and Ai t Dm ■ > E.'diibiuon, London. “Ho was an incredibly intelligent
and had a long-held
pas.sion foi- natiii.;! tory. He loved anything to do w ith ai t will- be remembered by many because the gardens th a t he has beautiuiov designed. His other
pas.sions were p.unieiy. pottery, photography and cooking. He "li' be sorely missed by all who knew him. Kevin is survived by his wile Katliryn.
children Andrew' and Victoria, parents Bill and Liz and brothers David, Stephen and Paul, (s)
Heat keeps birds in ^1 r».l‘
ON a very warm, dry and humid day, Clitlieroe Naturalists visited Coldwell Activity Centre to explore the Catlow' and Thursden valleys. Being mid-summer, the long grass
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made it difficult to walk and keep on the rough footpatlis, but the reward was a host of more than 60 species of w'ild flower including many orchids. Butterflies and moths out in the sun
shine included small heath, painted lady, common blue, green veined white, meadow brown and skippers. Unfortunately, not many birds were
out in the heat, but a grey heron was spotted along Thursden Brook.
ews from the Villages
Surgery Members and guests of Bashall Eaves WI met in the village hall. Mrs Jane Spur geon presided.
The subject of the
sent and Future” The audience heard about the dark days when operations were perforrned without anaesthetic and under the most unsanitary condi- tions compared to the
water was totally contaminated and land will remain so for the next 24,000 years.
evening was Abortions and divorce “Surgery, Past, Pre- increase and not sur-
The population, par ticularly the children, are badly affected. There is a 55% increase in cancer and many horrific birth defects.
prisingly, the popula tion is decreasing. FOCC is a self-fund ing, registered charity and was set up by Mrs Keogh from her home in Chipping in 1995.
aim is to bring
present day, when groups of 7-12 year- complicated proce
There was a large dis-
dures are done as rou tine, often as keyhole surgery.
Mrs Audrey Barnes, who attended the National Federation’s ACM as representa tive of Waddington, gave a very informa tive report on the events in Cardiff
where the two resolu- The walking group will tions voted on previ- ously were accepted.
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, Gill McDonnell ^n July 31st.
The raffle was won by Mrs Erika White. Mrs Dot Miller’s con tribution for an unusual first aid tip, the appropriately named title for our competition, won first prize.
play of surgical ]yjj.g ^jjjj Walmsley, instruments on show, herself one of Chip- sutures and other ping's host families, interesting items to expressed thanks, peruse and in spite of rpjjg competition for an the gruesome ^bject old'toy was won by a very interesting and informative evening was had by all.
old poorer children from Belarus to host families in the UK for a month at a time to improve their health.
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LANGHO
Holy services The Rev. David Noblet ■win conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu
in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.
On Wednesday there will be a Holy Com-
church at 7-30 p.m.
nion and the 10-30 a.m morning prayer Winner of the comp^ and baptism services tition was Mrs D.
Beatrix Potter loved living at Hill Top in the Lake District, which now belongs to the National Trust. Mrs M. Chadwick thanked Mrs Hindle.
became characters in her books.
Dixon. Mrs Balshaw thanked Mrs E. Clarkson for the report of the ACM in Cardiff.
A flavour of the Med
MEDITERRANEAN flavour land High School, Grindleton. enjoyed music and dance, art
Mrs Sylvia Latham and the birthday flowers went to Betty Costell.
Raffle prizes went to Mrs Valerie Water- house, Mrs Christine Stott, Mrs Janet Pearson, Mrs Helen Ashworth and Mrs
arrived at Grindleton Primary In addition, the youngsters School last week.
Children at the school experi- and craft, a visit from a travel enced five days filled with fun agent and tried their hands at activities and special visitors as - making and eating lots of deli- they celebrated Mediterranean cions food from the region. Week.
The youngsters gained wide knowledge about the coimtries, people and cultures, and enjoyed taking part in French
The week ended with a picnic lunch and a Mediterranean games afternoon, when the chil dren played games such as boules and pelota.
and Spanish lessons, taught by Pictured are pupils from the language specialists from Rib- school tucking into the blesdale High School Technolo- Mediterranean cuisine tha t gy College, Clitheroe, and Bow- they prepared ^rlier. (s)
The speaker a t the IQOClub next meeting on
ing about shoes. The competition is a shoehorn. Guests and visitors are very wel come.
The August 7th meet ing will be a visit to Cobble Hey Gardens, Claughton, near Garstang.
•CHIPPING
Chernobyl President of Chipping WI Mrs Rita Joyce welcomed members and guests from five WI groups, Lon- gridge, Goosnargh, Hurst Green, Grim- sargh and Barton, to the meeting in the village hall. The speaker was Mrs Olwen Keogh who spoke movingly about her charity. Friends of Chernobyl
for the
August 2nd will be Qrindleton Recre- Daniel Nelson talk
ation Ground 100 Club draws are: April - held at the Duke of York, Ian Buttle
Waste paper The usual waste paper June draw held at the collection will take Duke of York, Gra- place in Grindleton today.
Cowking (£15). The May draw, held at the Summer Bash, Ian Buttle (£30) and Marie Housley (£15).
left in the enclosure at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall.
WI Members of Grindle ton WI are reminded that there will be a bring-and-buy stall at tonight’s meeting. I t would be a great help if items could be priced beforehand.
26th 1986, number four reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant over heated and exploded. Eighty per cent of the fallout covered Belarus with inten sive radioactivity, 300 times greater than
She said on April Clitheroe Area WI y r ie eb t* , w iiic The major raffle prize Show should be given A very successful to Mrs Barbara cheese, wine and j^ z
Children (FOCC). Entry forms for the
Dewhurst, as the, deadline for entries is
July 13th. Garden History of the Lake District” is the subject of tonight’s presenta tion.
the Hiroshima bomb The competition is for in 1945. All food and a garden on a plate.
‘ : There were stalls sell-
afternoon, held at the home of Mr Dennis and Mrs Mandy Brennan, Well House, Grindleton,- raised over £1,457.
is a beautiful flower There is the Knowle painting, designed Green Kids’ Church a t the same time as
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and painted by local artist Mrs Lucy Wilkinson.
KNOWLE GREEN
ing books and pro- duce, a tombola and Open garden raffle and the annual Saturday is the Open
The service com mences a t 11 a.m. and all are welcome,
event was agam very well attended. Pro ceeds are for the Royal British Legion Poppy Support Knowle Green. Appeal which helps The garden is open the ex-service com- from 1-30 p.m. until 4
anri Oraham munity.
Thanks were expressed £1.50, including a to all those who cream scone, attended or gave A model railway will donations.
p.m. and admission is
Contributions of news- (£15); papers, magazines It is purely due to the and cardboard can be luck of the draw that
ham Cowking (£30) OpSH GardCDS and Marie Housley Hurst Green plays host The garden which to another popular recently featured in
be on display and there will be various stalls and all proceeds will be shared between the village hall and the church.
the same three people have shared the prizes over the last The gardens will be three months.
event this weekend, when a selection of village gardens will be open to the public.
The 100 Club is run on behalf of the Recre ation Ground and the financial support is much appreciated. Anyone wishing to join the 100 Club should contact Nor man Kelly on 01200 441320.
open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., with tickets on sale in the
Recycling The waste paper skip will once again be available at St Leonard's CE Prima ry School, Langho, from tomorrow before 3 p.m. until Waste paper Sunday, leaving on The fortnightly collec- Monday morning. All tion of waste paper
munion service in The next meeting on August 2nd will be held in Whalley Methodist Church hall at 7-45 p.m.
PENDLETON
paper and card wel come - no plastic bags. Shreaded paper to be contained in boxes or paper bags. Proceeds to PTA funds. Inquiries, tel. Pam on: 01254 822366.
Friendship club The Ladies Communi-
at 2 p.m. in Langho Methodist Church.
Garden and Cream Everyone welcome.
ty Friendship Club wa^te^paper col will meet on Monday lection for Read and
ny uuiuiiiuiu- Waste paper
Guest speaker will be DOWling Winifred Dawson Members of whose talk is “A Lit- Bowling tie Bit Extra”.
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Tea afternoon at the VVomen’S CirCle home of the Procter
^f the family on New Row. Young Women’s Cir-
cle will take place on Monday at 8 p.m. in Langho Methodist Church hall. The speaker is Maria Grant who will give a presentation on “Meridian Therapy’’ a technique used to release negative emo tions. Everyone wel come. Inquiries, tel. Sarah Mowe on 01254 680548.
Lancashire Life, is not normally open to the public so this is a rare opportunity to view it and to help Peter Rabbit
two local'charities. For more information tel. 01254 878447.
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Simonstone villages will be on Monday.
Read Club
enjoyed success last week when they moved up into third _
New members are wel come and anyone , , . , wishing to try their HoIgI ITlGnGgGr hand at bowls initial- Members of Riming- ly does not have to be ton WI met on a love- a member.
winning 9-1 over Milnshaw Park.
Wilson. ly summer evening to
takes place in Pendleton on Tues day. Please leave papers in the bags provided.
Quiz Winners of the quiz held on Tuesday night in Read Consti tutional Club were
hear speaker Mrs Hazel Wilkinson tell of her career “Behind the Scenes in Hotel Management”.
though they had a team member miss ing - Don Oates out with a long-term metacarpal injury. Second “Four Gals and a Guy”, third “England Flag for Sale”. Booby, legends Eb and Flo and Co beat the Cliviger Clowns.
RIMINGTON
The Mck Five’’ewn Working her w^y uPjn various well-known
hotels, Mrs Wilkin son had many anec dotes of incidents, both humorous and alarming and of famous guests from film stars to top politicians who she had met. S. Parkinson
Tricks and spots A pie ad peas supper was enjoyed by the good number of enthusiasts who _______ attended the month- Members
Whist winners: Ladies - Mrs S. Tennant, Mrs J. Galloway, Mrs M. Davies. Gents - Mr H. Lofthouse, Mr J. Traynor, Mr S. Hogg.
ly whist and domino drive, organised by Rimington Memorii In s titu te manage ment committee. MCs were Mrs E. Hartley and Mr J. Kenyon.
Dominoes: Mrs M.
A competition for a flower arrangement, judged by Mrs Wilki- son, was won by Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs N. Healey and joint 3rd Mrs A. Seed and Mrs C. Thistlethwaite. recently
thanked Mrs Wilkin son for a most inter esting talk.
Berry, Mrs D. Lowe, Members are looking
A letter from Bucking ham Palace was read acknowledging the card sent by Riming ton WI to HM The Queen on her 80th birthday.
enjoyed a coach trip with Fence WI to the Wirral Peninsular and had also been greatly impressed by the excellent produc tion of Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors” in Whalley Abbey.
I. Whalley, Mrs forward to an evening Thornber, Mrs A. Seed, Mr C. Wise man.
PO-tionin the league Raffle^^M^^^^^ „
Mrs A. Taylor, Mrs Birthday greetings R. Knight, Mr W. were read by Mrs
Thistlethwaite.
Next month’s meeting will take the form of “Any Questions” evening.
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the finances of the At the meeting of Mit- ton WI members
Memorial Hall, "rhe Church ServiCG cost is £4, which The speaker at Knowle includes a cream tea Green Congregation- in the hall, where there will also be a variety of stalls sell ing plants, cakes and cards.
al Church on Sunday will be the new minis-
ter, Mr Chris Okpoti. President Mrs Doreen Balshaw introduced Mrs Dorothy Hindle, of Bolton, who spoke
stood in memory of member Mrs Sheila Morgan, a former president and treas urer and a very active and reliable member who will be sadly missed.
well as a erwhe. Fol- She had brought along lowing the service a display of memora-
in great detail about the life of Beatrix Potter.
there is to be a “Meet and Greet” fellowship gathering in the Manse when all -will be most welcome to meet the new family.
bilia and told of the author’s early life liv ing in London and how she and her brother loved their pets which all
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