14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 19th, 2006 r 'i


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Ciilheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


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in the village at 6-15 p.m.


Annual event


Jackson thanked everyone who had helped her during her year as president. The overall winner of the competitions for the year was Mrs Josie Bradford. Mrs Lilian Hargreaves was elected as incom- ing president and Mrs Noreen Turner and Mrs Maureen Topham were elected as secretary and


CHATBURN


At the annual meeting of Biliington and Jeans day


for Genes charity HotGl Ilf© campaign to fund President Mrs Marie pioneering research Devoy


arrived a t work on Friday dressed in their jeans and finest “bling” accessories. It was all part of the Dress to Impress event for the Jeans


treasurer. The next The staff members all meeting will be held donated £2 each for on Monday Novem­ ber 20th when the speaker will be Ken Geddes talking about “Better use of your camera”. The com- petion will be “A Winter Scene” and the stall on the theme of red and green. The meetings are held at Biliington and Langho Commu­ nity Centre at 7- 45p.m.


organised a raffle to further boost the fund-raising effort to a grand total of £100 for the charity.


Lively meeting


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Gardening club Instead of the usual horticultural subject, members of Bolland Gardening Club, Bolton-by-Bowland, were treated to “An Evening of Cheese”. The talk was given by Mr Bob Kitchen, of Leagram’s Dairy, Chipping, who, dur­ ing his talk, demon­ strated how to make a round of Lan­ cashire cheese. His talk covered a wide range of the cheese-


humour. Members were invited to taste samples of his prod­ ucts which were enjoyed by all. Mrs Cooper expressed thanks to Mr Kitchen.


Mrs Margaret Middle- ton thanked host­ ess^ Mrs Bury, Mrs Knowles and Mrs McAlpine


reminded members and


“ te .rM o 'JS Young farmers 8th when the talk Mil Officers elected to be given by Mr Andrew Greenwood, countryside ranger in the Forest of Bow-


land.


Young farmers Last week members


enjoyed a talk on badgers and next


John Neary (presi­ dent), Ryan Clegg


week’s meeting will Anyone interested in be a ten-pin bowling becoming involved is trip. Members want- welcome to the week- ing to attend must be ly meetings at 7-45


serve for the next year at the AGM of Chipping Young Farmers’ Club are:


The annual meeting of Chatburn and Dis­ trict Garden Produce Association was well- attended. I t was a lively meeting with plot-holders putting forward their views


burn read the min­ utes and the financial report.


A list of tenants relin­ quishing plots and new tenants was reported and the waiting list for people wanting an allotment was read.


A minute’s silence was held in respect of Mr Jim Smalley, who sadly died this year. He had been a plot- holder for many years


maker’s art and was m ^s Blackburn given with much thanked committee


ers for their hard work throughout the year. Any villagers wishing to put their name on the waiting list for an allotment should contact Mrs Sheila Blackburn on 01200429718.


CHIPPING


into genetic disorders and provide vital support for affected children and their families.


members to the meeting of Clayton- le-Dale WI and intro-


welcomed


the privilege of aban­ doning their uniforms She told some fascinat- for the day and they ing and interesting


stories and said her favourite hotel guest


sidered her employees Starfish Project, and she and Sir Den-


ciative. She also said Margaret Thatcher was a kind, apprecia- tive person who con-


and ideas Secretary Wilkinson was Mrs Sheila Black


nis were a real love WI match, he showed he President of Grindle- was very proud of ton WI Mrs Cynthia her.


£540.


born in Foulridge, but moved south to begin her training in different hotels when her wage was £5 a week. At the end of


Harrogate and she had the audience laughing at the sto­ ries she told, and they now have a new insight into what it means when a menu says


and is greatly missed Miss Paline Ormerod by everyone.


salmon”. “poached a g(^d attendance at There was bnsk trade


Openshaw was delighted to see such


the annual meeting. She welcomed 23 members and two tellers


from


her career she work^ Seven Grindleton at three hotels in members had attend-


Waddington WI.


thanked Miss Wilki- _______ son for an enjoyable pive members will be


members and all oth- Competition winners Grren’s mating next were Mrs Joan Mot- Thursday, tershaw, Mrs Devoy Mrs Catherine Taylor and Mrs Helen Heb-


At the next meeting Mrs Iris Gascoigne will talk about “Rambling through Music” and the com­ petition will be for the most interesting threatre programme.


(chairman), John Playing fields S to tt (treasurer), Grindleton Recreation Paul Marsden (vice- Ground Charity is chairman).


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p.m. in the parish room of St Ambrose Church. All are wel-


was Mrs Jean Edmundson and the Hot-pot Magazine won by Mrs Stephanie Worden.


den. Raffle winner jije president’s


report on the autumn council meeting in Fleetwood, which had been attended by five Grindleton mem­ bers. County chair­ man Mrs Jackie Hobson encouraged members to partici­ pate in WI activities and to volunteer to work on committees. Grindleton members


holding its AGM The chosen charity for tomorrow night at 8 the coming year will


be Friends of Clitheroe Hospital.


Careful thought has


kinson’s profile of herself. Mrs Hopkin- son is one of two newly-elected mem- bes of the LFWI executive committee.


ed Waddington’s meeting to hear Arn- side Coastguard Mr George Grossman talk about his work, including the cock- lers’ disaster and res­ cue teclmiques in the dangerous currents and sounds of More- cambe Bay.


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son who spoke about her 35 years in the hotel business.


p.m. on Monday come to attend, evenings in St Mary’s The \'illage bonfire will Community Centre, Longridge Road. Contact John Prance on 61351 for,more details.


Langho WI, outgoing Staff a t The Manor president Mrs Mary House, Chatburn, Monday there mil be


a talk by Gavin Thomas from the RSPB.


CLAYTON-LE- DALE


be on November 5th on the playground. Fire lit at 6 p.m. Any­ one who has not con­ tributed to the fire­ works and who would like to, should place their donation in an envelope in the box at the Duke of York.


Quiz time


Quiz masters Glenys Latham and Val Mewis had teams' scratching their heads at the quiz evening held in


duced guest speaker R was a close contest Miss Hazel Wilkin- with the “Sykos”


being the Mnners.


A potato pie supper was enjoyed by


was the late Dirk Haiwest festival Bogarde, who was . . . . . charming and appre-


everyone present and £115 was raised for St Ambrose Ghurch funds.


service in St Ambrose Contact Mrs Brennan Church, Grindleton, if you wish to go. Mrs


harvest festival


the special collection, donati^ to


involved in the Plan­ ning for Grindleton’s Future, and a lively discussion took place about the traffic on Main Street and a village recycling cen­ tre.


Hopkinson is


a t the Christmas trading stall, the final fund-raising event for the East Lancashire Hospice.


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Grindleton Primary School Hall on Fri­ day.


end of April. Mrs Royle had been very involved with the Quaker movement and the tapestry, and


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Mrs Mandy Brennan is organising a coach to York on December 9th to see the WI Archives Exhibition. Shopping and a meal on the way home are included.


thinking about their costumes for the Hal- low-e’en Extravagan­ za in Chipping on November 3M, and it was decided that cos­ tumes are necessary.


been given to the Mrs Openshaw legacy left by Mrs thanked tellers Mrs Janet Royle. Intend- Kate Mulligan and ed for the enjoyment Mrs Jean Oldroyd. of 'WI members, it Everyone enjoyed a was agreed unani- delicious supper of mously th a t there home-made soup, will be a visit to the rolls and cakes. Quaker Tapestry in The next meeting will Kendal towards the be a birthday party


at the Spread Eagle, Sawley, at 6-30 p.m. on November 9th. Meals need to be ordered in advance


members were very Wast© D ao e r touched by her lovely


It is important that ^ t m f _


Mrs Ruth Cann went to considerable trou­ ble to find a replace­ ment service, follow­ ing the closure of the previous business. The only difference being that cardboard and plastic windows in envelopes are not suitable.


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tion help enormously toward the runing cost of the WI. It is hoped villagers will continue to support the WI by leaving contributions of newspaper, maga­ zines and envelopes in the compound at the top of Back Lane on the second Thursday of the month.


paper collec- from the


Officers read their excellent reports and reviews and it was Mothers' Union inspirational to be Members of the St reminded of what a John’s branch of the


HURST GREEN


Mrs Openshaw out­ lined her year as pres­ ident, including high- lights such as the AGM in Cardiff, which she had attended as delegate. She thanked mem­ bers for their support and the committee for their hard work. Mrs Julia Buchanan, Mrs Gisela Seed and Mrs Taylor have retired from the com-


busy and varied year had been enjoyed.


were very proud to Mrs Openshaw was re­ hear Mrs Kay Hop- elected as president.


Mrs Caroline Waters MU continue as treas­ urer, and Mrs Bren-


Elected onto the committee were Mrs Ana Curtis, Mrs Bar­ bara Dewhurst and Mrs Susan White.


of the flower fund, a post which she held since 1970. Mrs Tay­ lor thanked Mrs Openshaw for an excellent year of WI fun and friendship.


still collecting waste VHIeg© HsJI paper once a month Hurst Green’s Memor- in the village.


villagers know that Grindleton WI are


22nd and December 6th and 13th, from 7- 30 to 9-30 p.ra. The class will be run by Mrs Jean Kortekaas, a villager well-known for her floral artistry Tickets include a hot and with lots of expe- pot supper and cost


and necessary mate­ rials.


neii (01254 826378) Rea Market for further details, jjurst Green Bowling including the price club Mil hold one of


nence in running flower arranging classes. Those inter­ ested in signing up for the class should phone Gill McDon-


ial Hall is in desper­ ate need of a new heating system, so what better name for a major fundraiser in its aid than the “Boil­ er Bash’”? Following last year’s popular cabaret evening, that raised £1,300 for the village’s tsunami appeal, organisers are hoping for similar S e rv Ic eS


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. Tickets cost £8, including the meal, and are available from Barbara Herd roV254 826350) and


Mothers’ Union are WI


mittee and Mrs Dloan- iirt Edith Nuttall has stepped down from her job as organiser


morning at St John's ■Vicarage, Hurst Green, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until noon. There will be an admission charge of £1 to cover refresh­ ments, and various stalls and a,raffle. The fund-raising event is in aid of vari­ ous Mothers’ Union charities, in particu­ lar for its work over­ seas.


rial Hall will be very welcoilie this Satur­ day, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is


those who turn up to help. For further details, please con­ tact Mrs Nancy Bai­ ley (01254 826903).


nan and Mrs Judy FlOWer ClaSSeS Cowling will share A series of classes in ttesecretary’s duties, flower arranging.


involving a demon­ stration and practical work, has been arranged for Novem­ ber 8th, 15th and


“P Memo- ^


(01254 826378). Last year’s event was a sell-out, so those interested are advised to buy tickets as soon as possible.


holding a coffee This month’s meeting takes place next


Thursday, when the ladies of the Hurst Green branch will play host to visitors from Mitton, Balder- stone and Grindleton WIs. The speaker will be Mr Malcolm Roberts, talking about “Light on the Land”. Entertain­ ment wiU be provided by the institute’s very


even a bribe, in the Ceilidh


New members are always welcome. The meeting starts at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall.


tan o n S g e in year.


shape of a cup of tea An oironf t____ lu andacroissant,forall


bowling club funds. The market, in the village hall, will be open all day from 9 a.m., with refresh­ ments available and the usual Mde range of stalls. Entry costs 40p for adults.


turcs a trio compris­ ing fiddle, accordion and guitar and is appearing as part of the rural touring net­ work.


tre following a visit to the museum and shop. The event was judged a great suc­ cess by all.


£7 for adults, £3 for children or £20 for a W a ste DaOPr


family ticket. They Paper Mil he collected are available from the village shop or Kath Molyneux (826898).


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its popular flea mar­ kets on Sunday, Octo- Mothers’Union ber 29th, in aid of First Responder’s


Job” Mil be the sub­ ject at the St John’s Read Mothers’ Union for October. The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7- 30 p.m. in the vestry. If anyone has diffi­ culty getting to the meeting please con­ tact a committee member.


Parish Council


success this year. A The 9 a.m. Holy Com- variety of acts are rnunion service at St


Leonard’s Church on Sunday, October 22nd Mil be conduct­ ed by the Rev I. Rob­ bins and the Rev. David Noblet will take the 10.30 a.m. Parish Communion service.


Diary dates


Gill McDonnell ^Oth there will be a Service of Light at St


October


take place in the Lango and BUlington Community Centre. Everybody is wel­ come. Admission wUl cost 50p for adults 50p for children and includes a visit to Santa and a gift. All proceeds MU be in aid of St Leonard's Church.


MELLOR


Blackburn last year. T“® autumn outing of the Mellor Senior


outing


November, a Ceilidh on November 11th at 7-30 p.m. The event MU be led by a group called Tabuka, described as “a sur­ prising blend of Klezmer and Euro­ pean grooves with a dash of English, Irish and Breton materi­ al”. The group fea-


family MU be held in The coach’s final desti- the Memonal Hall in nation was the Her-


itage Centre at Bar- rowford and this was reached


via


Clitheroe, Downham and Barley. In some ways the poor weath­ er was appropriate over the moorland sections bearing in mind the witchcraft theme. Afternoon tea was taken at the cen-


Citizens' Club took place in appalling weather. Organiser Mr Ken Cutting chose to follow the Witches Trail and 33 members took part.


Leonard’s Church at 6-30 p.m. and on Sat­ urday, November 25th between 11 a.m. Wast© paper and 3 p.m. the Please leave your white Clmistmas Fayre will sacks out early on


There will be a PACT (Police and Commu­ nity Together) meet­ ing before the parish council meeting, which will be held in St John’s School, Straits Lane, Read, on Wednesday evening. The PACT meeting MU begin at 7-15 p.m. prompt and any member of the public in Read can raise concerns regard­ ing the policing of the area. The parish meeting MU begin at 7-30 p.m.


' Please leave your sacks at the edge of you property where it meets the curb and is visible to the collec­ tion team.


Quiz night The event held at


“The Flick Five” team came third with Karen Fairclough managing to get a result Mth her mot­ ley crew. For the booby prize, there was another head to head between “titan­ ic” failures “Ebb and Flo” and “The Win­ ners” with “The Winners” taking the award.


Read and Simon- stone Constitutional Club was won by “Four Gals and a Giiy” with skipper Sean Porter taking his team to victory. Second place was taken by “Three Guys and One Gal” with veteran “sea dog” Billy Woods at the helm.


Monday morning for the fortnightly waste paper collections for the village of Read and Simonstone.


on Tuesday. Please leave in the bins pro­ vided.


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) RIMINGTON, Responders


Rimington, Middop and Gisburn Firs t Responders would like to say a big thank you to various organisations who have enabled them to continue th e ir potentially life-sav­ ing work with sub­ stantial donations to their funds.


The Masonic Chari­ ties of the Keep Lodge of Clitheroe donated £200.The Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, raised


ing a bingo evening. There will be a pie and peas supper which is included in the price of £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. All are most welcome.


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk ews from the Villages Men’s Sunday


Men’s Sunday was celebrated on Sun­ day. Morning serv­ ice was led by guest preacher Mr Eric Brennand,


of


£195 by providing a Bible passages were meat and potato pie given by Mr Her- supper with an bert Moorhouseand entertainer.


James Kerr.


A^arty to celebjrate During the worship, the hymn “Father I


Con and ' Don Nicholson’s ruby wedding anniversary raised a magnificent £400 for the f irs t responders and a substantial donation to the North West Ambulance.


Thank you to all con­ cerned.


Youth Club


There will no meet­ ings of Rimington Youth Club tomor­ row, due to WI bingo night and on October 27th due to half term. Youth club will begin again on November 3rd.


There was an excel- Attractions and goods Whist drive


lent attendance a t [o'; the whist and domi- bulbs, plants, cakes, no drive organised P*’oduce and a by Rimington pound stall.


management com­ mittee. Pie and peas were served a t he interval and MCs


were Mrs E. Hartley (dominoes) and Mrs E. Jackson (whist).


■Whist Mnners: Ladies - Mrs J. Gallagher, Mrs Capstick, Mrs


Dominoes: Mrs A. Seed, Mrs F. Taylor, Mrs I. Whalley, Mr B. Stott, Mrs V. Giles, Mrs D. Knight.


Raffle: Mr Fox, Mr W. Barker, Mrs D. Knight. Raffle: Mr Fox, Mr W. Barker, Mrs D. Knight, Mr M. Grainger, Mrs M. Davies.


Bingo Tomorrow’ a t 7-30 p.m. in Rimington Memorial Institute, the Friends of Rim­ ington WI are hold-


place into your hands the things th a t I cannot do” was heartily sung by the congregation. Mrs Ethel Hartley accompanied on piano.


Holy Communion took place at the close of service. Warm fellowship, tea, coffee and bis­ cuits were enjoyed a t the end of the service in the school room.An autumn fair and art display will take place on Saturday from 11-30 to 2-30 p.m.


First couple entertain farming friends


REPRESENTATIVES of the 'Valley’s farming commu­ nity were guests of the bor­ ough’s first couple.


A special reception in the council chambers was hosted by the Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Peter Ainsworth, and his wife, Thirza, both farmers.


and Clitheroe, together with their husbands, and a num­ ber of other farming friends. Guest speaker Roland Hail-


to the council chamber before and they wore very pleased to be able to go and have a look round.


They had invited members of the Valley’s three Lady Farmers’ Clubs, represent- Said IVIrs Ainsworth: “Most of ing Longridge, Wilpshire our guests had never been in


SABDEN St Nicholas Memorial InsUtute There will also be The church’s Thurs-


paintings and greet­ ings cards by Mrs Audrey Walker. Hot pot lunches, coffee, tea and biscuits will be served.


SLAIDBURN


N. Fox. Gents - Mr Panama trip G. Parker, Mr S. Slaidburn Young Hogg, Mr L. Cutler. Farmers met on


The vicar this week­ end will be the Rev.


day Club for young people meets between 6 p.m. and 7-30 p.m. in the church hall. All young people are welcome.


a.m. Eucharist.


the Panama Racing Sabden’s waste paper Stables at Gisburn. collection takes


Monday for a visit to Paper Newton,at6-40p.m. Donations can be


the Bowland Brew­ ery at Bashall Barn next Monday a t 7 p.m. The cost is £3- 50. Anyone wanting a lift should meet at the Parkers Arms,


Members w’ere shown the horse spa, used to strengthen horses’ legs, and the stables. Helen Porter gave a vote of thanks. The next M em o r ia l meeting is a visit to The Sabden


place next Tuesday. Excess paper should be le ft outside on Tuesday morning in the white sacks pro­ vided.


wood entertained guests Peter expla'med to them about with a short talk about his what happens during council family history that he has meetings and gave them a been researching. As well as bit of an insight into the enjoying light refreshments, workings of the council.” those present were also given Coun. Peter Ainsworth and a tour of the mayor’s parlour his wife, Thirza, stand Mth and the council chamber.


made to the treasur- opens on Thursday, er Mrs Christine November 2nd. Cartwright, on Tea danc©


chairman Mr Antony Haworth on 01282 775892. On Saturday, October 21st, the trust will run a stall at a win­ ter fair in St Mary’s Centre, Church Brow, Clitheroe, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m


Brian Stevenson. He Society will take the 9-30 Sabden Horticultural family Society’s AGM


takes place on Tues­ day, November 14th, at the White Hart. Any residents are welcome. The annual dinner will be at the Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green, on Friday, February 23rd.


White Hart Village band The


Memorial Trust is appealing for dona- ‘^e White Hart on


tions or fund-raising "'Sht. .


events to help it pro- oCilOOl vide a new war Sabden Primary memorial in the vil- School closes for lage centre.


dance takes place in St Mary’s Hall from 2 p.m. on Wednes­ day, November 8th.


Services


The folloMng preach­ ers will be at Sab­ den’s churches on Sunday. The Methodist Church will celebrate its Gift Weekend at 9- 30 a.m. with.the


At the Baptist Church a t 10 a.m. the preacher is Alan Williamson.


Grange Over Sands. He was accompa­ nied by his wife Dorothy.


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The agenda will include the ballot for committee, the annual report and the financial state­ ment.


The next meeting will take place in the Methodist School Room on November 14th for the annual meeting.


There will also be a discussion about a venue for the Christmas party. Tea hostesses will be Mrs R Entwistle, Mrs M. Garnett, Mrs D. Hammond and Mrs


Hartshorn. TOSSIDE


Dance


A dance to the music of Alan will be held in Tosside Commu­ nity Hall tomorrow night starting a t 8 p.m.


Whist drive


their guests from the farm­ ing community. (G110906/1)


Crossman, who is a Coastguard from Arnside.


01282 772237, or The next Sabden tea The organisation was


founded in 1822 to prevent cargo boats floundering and being washed on to rocks in violent storms w'here smug­ glers and other members of the community would be waiting to plun­ der the cargo which would contain tobacco, silks and


Rev. R o p r Bradley. T h S s tg u a r d s are Government funded


and have their own helicopter and res­ cue boat with a crew of 12.


WI guests At the meeting of Waddington WI, President Miss Hilda Emsden wel- As well as patrolling corned everyone, Morecambe Bay,


half-term tomorrow The speaker for the at 3-30 p.m. and re- evening was Mr


including guests from Bashall Eaves, Grindleton, Mitton and Rimington.


In dangerous situa­ tions, the Coast­ guard works closely with the RNLI which was formed in 1824 and is charity funded.


the Coastguards have been involved with quick sand res­ cue and people being trapped by the tides.


A whist and domino evening will be held on Saturday in Tos­ side Community Hall at 7-45 p.m.


S.


Mrs Marian Barrow thanked Mr Cross­ man for a most interesting ta lk . After a delicious supper and raffle, the meeting closed.


and that this can be a special event to share with a p ar ­ ent”. The children will receive certifi­ cates for walking throughout month.


p.m. on Sunday in Whalley Methodist Church. The service at 10-30 a.m. will be led by Mr Nigel Atherton.


Plum pudding books in Whalley Following last year’s Parish Church on success, the Friends Saturday from 10 of Whalley Primary a.m. to 4 p.m.


School will be sell- sklrmlsh ing Christmas or chocolate puddings ‘ made by a small manufacturer in Cumbria. Children who win the compe­ tition to design labels will have their names pr inted on them.


Mobile phones


In addition to the col­ lection of used bat­ teries, printer car­ tridges and stamps for recycling, mobile phones are now to be collected at Whalley Primary School.


A. Burnley firm donates £5 to the school for each


the Book sale There w'ill be a sale of


A sh o r t skirmish between parliamen­ tarians and Round- heads in Blackburn in 1642 was described and a hand-drawn map of 1769 was shown at the meeting of Whalley and Dis­ trict Historical and Archaeological Soci­ ety.


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New teacher


A new teaching assis­ tant Mrs U. Hartley, has been appointed


Sunday service


The Rev. Ridley will celebrate Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford, on Sunday at 9-15 a.m.


Worship


The preacher at next Sunday’s worship at 2 p.ni. in West Brad­ ford Methodist Church, will be the Rev. Chris Cheese- man. The service will include recep­ tion into member­ ship and the Sacra­ ment of Holy Com­ munion. Everyone welcome.


WHAllLEY Walk to school


Head teacher Mr Brian Beresford, said “I t is clear that many children love walking to school


THE magnificent surround­ ings of Whalley Abbey was the venue for the meeting of Clitheroe Speakers’ Club at which 18 members were pres­ ent and a special welcome was extended to several new guests. Members were enter­ tained with some lively and humorous sh o r t speeches


Humorous speeches Good day at auction mart


which caused much laughter. Two of the guests offered to stand at the lectern to deliver speeches tha t had the sea­ soned speakers of the club smiling in appreciation. The next meeting is on


October 16th in Whalley Abbey a t 7-30 p.m. New speakers are welcomed.


BELTEX ram vendors had a superb day at .Gis- bum Auction Mart’s sec­ ond annual show and sale of Beltex sheep, where shearling rams averaged £255. Leading the sale was the champion a t £580


from Mr Thomas White- ford, of Brampton, Cum­ bria, with his March-born shearling ram. He sold to renowned local prime lamb producer Paul Simp­ son, of Bolton-by-Bow­ land. Mr Whiteford’s next lot


was an other shearling ram, same way bred as the champion of the day, this time selling at the second- top price of £480, to T. Parkinson and Son, of Blacko. ■ Auctioneers were Richard Turner and Son.


Pupils of Whalley Primary School are taking par t in the International Walk­ ing to School month.


The audience was interested to hear the Speaker Mrs R. Kay describe Black­ burn in those times, including the oldest house. Bank House, which is still occu­ pied. The next meeting will be on November 9th.


In one term a Burn- Winners at the senior ley school raised citizens’ social £ 1,000.


to Whalley Primary .. ' . School. Her main ChUTCh Sal©


Knights


Mainly from Lan­ cashire


of the Knights Tern- CH nC e l le d plar visited Whalley The planned men’s Abbey and took evening, due to be part in services at Whalley ‘ Parish Church on Sunday.


Cheshire, members and


During the weekend three new members


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held la s t Friday, with a v is i t to Stonyhurst College followed by a meal, had to be cancelled.


were received into E n v e lo p e S the order, the group ^he CAFOD harvest paraded


into fast day envelope collection will


Karl Rout- r r ™


ice. Mr James New- sham was installed as Grand Prior dur­ ing the chapter meeting in the Abbey.


Praise night


Bethany Project will perform their unique brand of songs and dance during the praise night service at 6-30


ham!’ thr°grand" MUSiC SOCiety chaplain preached Bookings are being at the morning serv- taken for Blackburn Music Society’s pro­ duction of Handel’s Messiah in Black­ burn Cathedral on December 9th.


Parish council The meeting of Whal-


Children from the ley Parish Council


will be held tonight at 7-30 p.m. in Whalley Methodist Church hall. Mem­ bers of the public invited.


PACT meeting at school


TH E next Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting will take place on Wednesday. I t wall be hosted by Community Support Officer


(CSO) Nigel Williams and will begin at 7-15 p.m. a t Read Primary School, in Straits Lane.


Have you lost fishing net?


A TROUT landing net was found on the bank of the River Ribble at Mitton. Anyone who thinks it might be theirs can call Matthew on 07963 814625.


evening, in Whalley, were: Ladies - J. Smith and E. Charnley. Gents - D. Farnsworth and E. Frost.


tasks will be in dis- More than £763 was play and repro- raised a t a coffee graphics.


morning and sale of cards and home­ made produce for English M a r ty rs ’ RC Church.


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