Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 21st, 2006


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THREE men have appeared • before Blackburn magistrates charged with attempted theft of a table and steel girders from premises in Clitheroe. Karl Greaves (26), of Scott Street, Burnley, Matthew


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Leisure centre programme to help make children fitter


by Julie Magee


AFTER school clubs to improve the fitness and wellbeing of children in the


Kibble Valley should be up and run­ ning soon at Clitheroe’s Roefield


Leisure Centre. Research shows tha t one in three chil­


dren in the UK is overweight or obese, which represents three million children. The older generation fares even worse with two out of three adults overweight or obese representing a staggering 30 million. To help stop this epidemic in its tracks,


. Roefield Leisure Centre plans to ran after­ school clubs offering a safe, friendly envi­ ronment for children to improve their fit­ ness among a group of their peers. Manager Tony Rodia explained: “We’re


looking to run fitter kids after-school clubs to get more kids involved with exercise and educate them about nutrition - going off the back of Ian Wright’s Fitter Kids initia­ tive.” He added th a t he hoped local schools


would back the scheme by selecting chil­ dren to attend the clubs dependent on fit­ ness levels and attitude to healthy lifestyle. The centre also plans to run a separate


session for teenagers during the already successful Timeout sessions. These are held on Saturdays for children aged 12 to 15 years providing a sports and activities ses­ sion “designed by the kids for the kids”. “We’re also hoping to take it one step


further by running family sessions on a Sunday as well,” Mr Rodia added. “All the research shows that if a child’s


father or mother are unfit, then they will be. We hope to do a range of exercises, but in a fun and interesting way. We’ll also keep track of how they’re doing and take their body mass measurements to see if their improving. “These sessions will get whole families


out of the house, the children away from the X-Box and encouraging all the family to work out together.” Roefield Leisure Centre is a registered


charity and a non-profit making organisa­ tion. I t is run by the Ribble Valley Sports and Recreation Association, which tries to cater for a cross section of the community providing sport and recreation facilities at a realistic and affordable price. Any local schools which want to be part


of the new initiative can contact Mr Rodia on 01200 442188 or e-mail him at tony.rodia@btconnect.com Further details about Roefield Leisure


Centre can be found on the website at www.roefield.co.uk


Local buses turn festive!


YOU might be forgiven for thinking Father Christmas is giving the reindeers a rest this year, as local buses have been decorated for the festive season. Two buses, which are on the Low


Moor circular route, have been lavishly decorated with tinsel to sparkle their way through the dull December days. Transport Manager of Darwin Coa,ch


Services, Simon Crook, said: “Our driv­ ers Terry and Adey have decorated the buses and I have seen them driving around with big hats on that flash. “We encourage it because it is a bit of


festive fun and the passengers like it. In fact I ’m currently trying to find them both Santa outfits!”


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Carol services The candlelit carol service held in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Billington, was enjopyed by all.


The atmosphere was very seasonal and the message was enlight­ ening. A collection taken a t the service and the money raised from the sale of Christmas cards, realised £176. This will be added to, from church funds, and a cheque for £350 will be given to Rainbow House.


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Whist drive


A few anxious hours were experienced by the Bolton-by-Bow- land War Memorial committee before their Christmas whist drive last week.


I t was 25 years ago when the drive had to be cancelled because of heavy snow, this year rain was the problem. Sawley became flooded and players had to find alternative routes, so the committee is grateful to the 60 people who were brave enough to turn out on such a wet night.


Villagers had generous­ ly donated 62 prizes for the raffle and MCs were Mr T. Ariner and Mr H. Pickard.


Whist winners were: Ladies - M. Edmon­ son, B. Peel, S. Perry,


H. Grainger. Gents - M. Grainger, A. Bell, T. Holden, E. Ire­ land.


Dominoes: M. Smith, H. Pickard, P. Oddie, J. Sanderson, S. Barker, S. Read, M. Berry, M. Askew. Young farmers


Members of Bolton- by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a night of games at last week’s meeting, before the Christmas break.


The annual duck race will be held on New Year’s Day.


CHATBURN Fellowship


A lovely tea was pro­ vided by the commit­ tee and carols were sung to the accompa­ niment of Mrs Mar­ jorie Wilkinson on the piano.


President Mrs Doris Giles thanked all members for their support during the year and wished everyone seasonal greetings.


The next meeting will be on January 10th when the speeaker is Mrs J. Farthing on “Text House”.


At the Christmas par ty of Chatburn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship a most enjoyable time was had by all. Entertainment was provided by the Rev. Chris Cheeeseman and Mr Neil Turpin read various humor­ ous extracts from Gervase Phinn’s books about life as a school Inspector in the Yorkshire Dales.


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Christmas party The village hall at Downham was filled with members, hus­ bands and friends for the WI Christmas party. President Mrs Judith Nixon wel­ comed everyone and introduced Mrs Joan Horsfield and her piano accompanist Mr Philip Dobson. Mrs Horsfield sang a collection of carols and Christmas songs with audience partic­ ipation.


A buffet supper fol­ lowed.


In place of the tradi­ tional gift, all present at the party gave a £1 donation along with a slip of paper with the name of their chosen charity. A draw was made and the winning charity this year was Commnunity First Responders.


A newsletter was given to all members informing them of forthcoming events for the new year.


Names will be taken at the next two meet­ ings for the bursary for a place at Den­ man College in 2008.


On January 18th there will be an open meet­ ing with speaker Mr Keith Gledhill, vice- Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, whose subject will be “My


Year as High Sher­ iff”. The meeting starts a t 7-30 p.m. and new members are welcome.


talk entitled “All wrong on the night”. The competition is for a piece of brass and hostesses are G. Wells, G. Call and R, Parkinson.


WI


President of Dunsop Bridge WI Mrs B. Clarkson welcomed members to the meeting.


Names were taken for the LFWI fun quiz in Hurst Green Village Hall on January 29th.


Mrs Clarkson gave out Christmas presents to members who are over 70 years of aga


Guest speaker was member Mrs Sheila Winstanley, who gave a talk and demon­ stration on “Encau^ tic Wax” which basi­ cally is melting wax on a special iron then ironing onto paper to make patterns and pictur^


Members also enjoyed having a go. She was thanked by Mrs Clarkson.


A competition for a decorated candle was won by Mrs M. Beat- tie and Mrs A. Harg­ reaves.


Rachel Carr received the table flowers.


The children’s party will take place in the village hall on December 28th from 3-30 p.m. At the next meeting on January 10th there will be a


GISBURN Candlelight


The annual service of carols with candle­ light in Gisburn Parish Church will be held on Saturday at 6-30 p.m.


On Christmas Eve there will be no 11 a.m. service, but at 6 p.m. the lovely tradi­ tional “Bom in a Sta­ ble” service and tableau will take place. Later at 11-30 p.m. the first com­ munion of Christmas will be celebrated.


On Christmas Day itself there will be family communion at 10-30 a.m.


Mothers’ union


In a talk entitled “An Upside Down Christ­ mas” Mrs Beverley Jones described to members of Gisburn Mothers’ Union the customs and celebra­ tions which take place at Christmas time in her native New Zealand. Mrs Jones ilustrated her reminiscences with beautiful photo­ graphs, and invited the ladies to join in singing delightful car­ ols composed by New Zealand musicians.


Arrangements were made for the branch AGM on January 9th.


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be a service of Holy .Communion a t 9-30 a.m. In the evening at 6 p.m. there will be a Christingle and


, Crib service when children from the congregation help to place the figures in the crib. At 11-30 p.m. there will be a service of Holy Com­ munion, the first communion of Christmas.


On Christmas morning a family communion with carols will begin at 9-30 a.m. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to join in the celebration of Christmas.


Services


Grindleton Methodist Church members are


On Sunday evening at 6 p.m. they will be enjoying a traditional carol service. This will be led by Mr Mark Sleet and fol­ lowed by coffee and mince pies.


WI


She reported that the tr ip to York had been a great success. Members and friends visited the WI Archives Exhibition a t York University before going into the city for lunch and shopping. The visit coincided with the wonderful Festival of Angels with its array of ice sculptures on Swinegate and falling snow. I t was imanimously agreed that another Christ­ mas shopping trip


President of Grindle­ ton WI Mrs Cjmthia Openshaw welcomed members and guests from Waddington WI to the meeting, which was very well- supported.


looking forward to celebrating Christ­ mas this weekend.


should be arranged in November 2007, with Chester as the probable destination.


Future dates for the WI diary include the resolutions meeting on January 10th.


Guest speaker Mr Neil Waterfield demon­ strated how to make a chorizo risotto, in true I talian style. The result was mouth-watering and wonderful aromas permeated the Methodist school­ room. He was thanked for his excel­ lent and entertaining demonstration by Mrs Anne Curtis, who pointed out that turkey could be sub­ stituted for chorizo - and that would be Boxing Day sewn up.


At the first meeting of the New Year, on January 11th, Mrs Catherine Taylor will present “The Roof of Africa”, describing her safari in the Serengeti.


Festive nibbles and drinks provided a very sociable half- hour at the close, as did an amusing ren­ dition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, in which everyone was required to partici- ipate. The £2 Christmas parcel stall raised £60 for Pauline Altham.


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