Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, May 18th, 2006 G IS B U R N
Spring fair Because of the on going work in Gis- burn Festival Hall,
the church itself. An excellent crowd of people turned-up to sample the goods on display on the well- stocked stalls and
. the annual spring fair, The ancient building which is organised by was a buzz with good- members and friends natured chat, and the of Gisburn Parish event resulted in the Church, was held in sum of £768 being
raised for church funds. Winners of the competitions were: Mrs N. Hudson, Mrs J. Parry, Georgia Cooper.
enjoy delicious home- Raffle: Mrs D. Calvert, AInpi \/<ara made teas.
Mrs H. Waddington, meeting of Gis- Mrs C. Thistleth- burn WI, Angela waite, Mrs B. Crosier, Moseley informed Mrs D. Dinsdale, Mr members of the bene- D. Nicholson.
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Mrs Susan Wallbank has been forwarded, gave a report on the The resolutions for the spring council meet ing in Southport. A collection for the Meningitus Trust realised £37, which
Arrangements were made for the group
Member Mrs Shaun Cole is through to the next round of the “Stepping Out” scrapbook contest along with just two others from Lan cashire and was wished luck.
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WI At the annual resolu tions meeting of Grindleton WI, pres ident Mrs Cynthia Openshaw welcomed members. She noted th a t NFWI had asked individual
It was decided that the July’s outing will be a canal trip.
lected for a possible day course on tai chi in October.
ACM were discussed and Mrs Dorothy Heaton, of Riming- ton WI was present as delegate to take members’ votes to Cardiff.
meeting on Wednes- day and names col-
of the supermarkets should let a member in Clitheroe. In addi- of WI have them tion, postcards from before June 1st. NPWI would be Speaker's secretary
obtained for individ' ual members to send to the supermarkets.
Mrs Openshaw intro duced Mrs Mary Gibson, a member of LFWI Executive and the Denman repre sentative, who gave a delightful slide show
thanked by Mrs Sally Dowds.
Openshaw
Mrs Mandy Breiman reported that speaker from Hedgehog Hospital had cancelled and it was agreed to take Mandy up on her offer to hold a barbe cue in her garden instead.
of the college and its Members were asked history. She was to bring their own
led to a very success- Discussion took place fill group meeting last
their support, help, gifts of food and raf fle prizes which had .
attend Barley WI on A delicious supper of August 2nd and baked potatoes, and
month. Volunteers were asked to bake cakes and help at the Royal Lancashire Show on July 21st to 23rd. Invitations haij; been received- to
Hurst Green WI on October 26th.
The WI representative on the village playing fields committee, Mrs Margaret Bartle,
informed members tha t the annual
institutes to join In addition, it was forces locally to tar- decided to run a get supermarkets on a Packaging Day of Action on June 20th. I t was agreed that a letter be sent to each
"mystery stall" and anyone who could donate bottles of any kind e.g. bubble bath, beer, vinegar etc.
sports day would be held on Saturday, June 3rd, and cakes for afternoon tea would be appreciated.
various fillings was then enjoyed \vith big mugs of decaffeinated Yorkshire tea, which had been sent in the tea box.
son ran a plant stall which raised £22 for the flower fund.
much Cricket news On Sunday, Grindle ton cricket team trav elled the short dis tance to Waddington. With several players missing, including skipper Crossland, “Ironside” Ainsworth
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regarding renewable energy sources and sport for all ages, par
the resolutions
meat at 7-30 p.m. on June 8th. Also names will be taken for sup per at the Black Horse, Pimlico, fol-
skippered the side Waddington batted first, with Bamber and Jackson opening the bowling.
the Grindleton got off to a th e good start when Bamber removed the dangerous Hopcroft for six. Bamber and Jackson’s took two wickets apiece, but Draycott (46) looked to be in commanding
form for Waddington, steadying the innings
lowing a walk along Despite an Herculean the river in August. effort from Briggs,
trapped Ibw by a snorter from “the Rhino”.
ticularly school chil- After tea, skipper
dren and the elderly, Ainsworth opened both were eventually unanimously carried.
who took four for Ah, Morris (52), Silver- wood (15) and Dob son (20) helped the home side reach 197.
the batting with Wilkinson, the pair reaching 30 before Wilkinson (21) was caught at mid-wick et. As the rain began to fall so did the wickets. The match was abandoned with Grindleton 79 for five after 22 overs.
and Mrs Hilda Simp- some fine moments, Grindleton enjoyed
with splendid bowl ing by young Charlie Jackson and sharp fielding by Olleren- shaw (including a magnificent juggling catch), but Grindle- ton’s man-of-the- match was Briggs whose bowling stopp ed Waddington am assing a huge total.
and zeroing in a half- century before being
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Sports (day Grindleton Recreation Ground Charity is holding its annual vil- lage sports day on Saturday, June 3rd. There will be a fancy dress parade through the village, and the theme this year is cos tumes from around the world.
Hall. At 1-30 p.m. everyone will proceed to All Hallows on foot, by cycle or drive, going through the grounds of Stony- hurst College, arriv ing at 3 p.m. for the Rogation service.
Following the judging of the fancy dress, there will be the sports, with all the usual races plus the ever popular egg throwingl In the evening comes the Summer Bash, with licensed bar, disco and a hog roast. Tickets are available from any committee member or Carolyn on 441105.
H O L D E N
Anniversary Sunday school anniver sary services were held in Holden Chapel on Sunday. Preacher for the day was Mr James Bov- enizer, of Preston.
WI This month’s meeting of Hurst Green WI will be held in the memorial hall at 7-30 p.m. next Thursday. Members will be dis cussing the resolu tions for the NFWI and local crafts- women Mrs Vickie Blackie will be demonstrating bead making. Those going on the canal trip should take their money.
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The young people sang “The Lost Sheep” and “Can you Count the Stars?” accompa nied by Mrs B. Harri son on keyboard. Recitations were given by Ailsa and Ethan Bury, Robert, Emma and Faye Capstick and Rachel Harrison. A sketch, entitled “A Grave Business”, was per formed by Andrew Harrison, Anna Blakey, Hannah and Eleanor Binns, Faye and Emma Capstick. Clarinet solos were given by Andrew Harrison, Anna Blakey and Rachel Harrison. Eleanor and Hannah Binns sang a duet “One More Step Along the World I (io”, accom panied by Hannah on guitar.
Organists for the day were Mr M. Blakey and Mrs B. Harrison. Collections were taken for Sunday school fimds.
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VlPVisit On Sunday, there will be a welcome visit from Bishop Robert O’Kine, a retired Archbishop from Africa, to Mitton and Hurst Green.
The second annual model railway exhibi tion will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Admission is £3 adult, £2 conces sions, with a family ticket of two adults and school age chil dren costing £8.
Lunch concert Next Thursday’s lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Village Hall features Kitt Garner on trumpet and Nigel Spooner on piano.
All concerts commence at noon and are fol lowed by luncheon. To book, call 01254 826948.
Kitt is a third year stu dent at the Royal Northern College of Music and recently performed at St Mar- tin-m-the Fields, Lon don, with the out standing RNCM Brass Quintet and in front of an audience including the Prime Minister a t the GMEX Centre.
on Sunday will be conducted by Mr Peter Wilkinson, of Leyland. Creche facil ities are available.
L A N G H O Holy services
The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu nion and the 10-30 a.m. morning prayer with Baptism in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.
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Ambulance, which is run entirely by volun tary donations, has been chosen as the main charity this year.
There will be a Roga tion Sunday evensong service in Old Langho Church at 6-30 p.m. on Sunday.
The Rose Queen Festi val will be held on Saturday, June 10th, and on July 11th there will be an auc tion of promises in Mytton Fold Hotel.
Coffee A coffee morning will be held in Langho Methodist Church on Saturday from 10-30 a.m. to noon. Stalls will include cakes, bring-and-buy and plants. There will be a raffle and a quiz.
M E L L O R
Space travel The meeting of Mellor senior citizens was held in the Methodist Church. Entertain ment was provided by the Rev. Ken Clapham, vicar of Over Kellet, who gave an illustrated talk about early space travel.
Mr Clapham, a widely travelled speaker, was personally aquainted with many of the early space pioneers. He was thanked by the vice-chairman of the club, Mr Ellis Roscoe.
M IT T O N
History group The next History Group meeting will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Fri day, May 26th, at 7- 30 p.m. The subject is the English Civil War Inquiries: call 01772 783839.
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It is Rogation Sunday, when traditionally Victorians beat the bounds of the parish. This year there will be a service of Holy Communion in All Hallows’ Church at 9- 30 a.m. followed by morning prayer in St John’s Church, Hurst Green, at 11 a.m. at which Bishop Robert will speak.
Afterwards there will be a bring-your-own picnic style lunch in St John’s Church
Celebration To celebrate the Queen’s 80th birth day, a special event, to which all villagers are welcome, will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Sun day, June 4th.
See Hurst Green VIP visit for details of spe cial services at All Hallows’ Church, Mitton.
P A Y T H O R N E
The afternoon will commence with a vil lage walk exploring something of the his tory of the village. The is will be led by John and Mavis Eamshaw, but should you not wish to go on the walk, tea will be served in the hall’at around 4 p.m.
Church service The Sunday morning service in Knowle Green Congregation al Church at 11 a.m.
•This is a result of the Buck Inn Easter prize draw, prize money donated by winners of the pub’s weekly fun quiz and personal donations.
Air ambulance More than £300 has been raised so far this year at the Buck In, Paythorne, for the North West Air Ambulance.
Tricks and spots There was a good turn out- for the monthly whist and domino drive organised by Rimington Memorial Institute Manage ment Committee. A pie and peas supper was served and MCs were Mrs E. Hartley for dominoes and Mrs E. JaclcMn for whist.
Whist winners were: ■ Ladies - Mrs M. Pickles, Mrs M. Jack- son, Miss M. Well- ock. Gents - Mr S. Hogg, Mr J. Tryner, Mr J. Kenyon.
Landlady Mrs Rachel Carroll and her hus band, Steve, along with staff and regu lars are keen support ers of charity and have helped raise money for the RNI for the Blind, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wish Upon a Star, Children in Need and local schools.
Dominoes: Mrs A.Tay- lor, Mr C. Wiseman, Mr Eden, Mrs Pye, Mr R. Knight, Mr J. Wilson.
Raffle: Mr P. Metcalfe, Mr S. Hogg, Mrs Hartley, Mrs Lowe, Mrs P. Ashworth.
S A B D E N
Concert Anyone wanting to attend tomorrow’s
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Waste paper The fortnightly collec tion of waste paper takes place in Pendle ton on Tuesday. Leave paper for col lection clearly visibla
I t starts at 7-30 p.m. and includes songs, stories and humour from the popular entertainer. This, along with the house- -to-house collection, is the village’s effort for Christian Aid Week and all the proceeds will go to the charity.
in St Mary’s Hall can pay on the door. There are spaces available and the price is £7.50, which includes supper, but please take your own drinks.
Waste paper The waste paper collec tion for Read and Simonstone will take place on Monday. Please leave white hessian sacks out early or use a plastic bag and place it at the end of your property.
Mothers’ Union Guest speaker at the meeting of St John’s Ghurch Mother’ Union on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. will be Mrs Marie Finney JP. The t i t le of her talk is “Juvenile Court”
Quiz Winners of the Tues day night quiz in Read Constitutional Club were “She of the Best”, with “The Very Young Ones” captained by Sarah Rushton second and “The Pick Five” led by Don Oates third. Two teams tied tor the booby prize, which was won on a tie-break by “The Cliviger Clown”, who beat “Eb and Flo”.
R IM IN G T O N
Services The Rev. Goff will take this Sunday's morn ing service at Sabden Baptist Church at 10 a.m. The preacher at the 9-30 a.m. service a t the Methodist Church will be Gail Pegg. At St- Nicholas's Church, the Rev. Chris Sterry will take the 9-30 a.m. Eucharist. St Mary's RC Church has week end Masses at 6 p.m. on Saturday when singer and guitarist Steve Robinson will
play, and a t 10-30 a.m. Sunday. Next Thursday there will be Ascension Day Masses at 9-30 a.m. and 7-30 p.m.
Gardens Just a reminder that Sabden Parish Coun cil's Best-Kept Gar dens Competition will be judged a t the beginning of August by Mr Peter Shirt- cliffe, Huntroyde Nurseries, Simon- stone. Entry forms will be delivered around the village and there are cate gories for all sizes of gardens plus tubs and hanging baskets.
Concert The next in the series of concerts a t St Nicholas's Church will also be the second anniversary of the re dedication and takes place on Friday, June 2nd, at 7-30 p.m. fea turing soprano Nicola Thorpe and church organist Roger Brit- nell o n ^ rg an and piano. Admission is free.
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School The after school activi ties at Sabden Prima ry School are for resi dents as well as chil dren and anyone who would like to know more should call into or ring the school.
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Activities are: Mon days, 3-30 to 4 p.m., dance with Mrs Tat- tersall for adults and children; Tuesdays, 3- 30 to 4-15 p.m. cheer leading with Tracey from Sanderson's School of Dance, for adults and children (comfortable clothes advised for both these activities); T h u rs days, 3-30 to 4-30 p.m. sports, indoors and out, for children in reception up to Year 3.
Also on Thursdays, at the same time, is the ICT Club for il l ages You can drop in for advice or try out dif ferent activities with help from Mrs Bar rett.
Outing Instead of the monthly tea dance on Wednes day, dancers will have an outing to the Imperial War Muse um North and Lowry Centre followed by the production of “Chitty Chitty Bang
Bowling Spectators are welcome when Sabden Bowl ing Club holds its annual the Thomas Lightbown Salver ladies’ singles on Sun day. Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle.
Anyone interested in social bowling can join in monthly the round robin evenings.
The next one in on Monday, starting at about 6-30 p.m., at the Pendle Street East green. Just turn up to take part • More News From the Villages — page 14
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