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The forum will allow members to raise issues and enable their voice to be heard in a formal and influ­ ential way in the planning and provi-


■ sion of services and facilities throughout the Kibble Valley. Call in between 11-30 a.m. and 12-30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7th. You do not need to be a member.


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DALE HEAD


Whist drive There were 15 tables in play at a whist and domino drive held in Tosside Community Hall. The proceeds of £136.70 will go to the funds of Dale Head Church. Whist win­


. H. Lofthouse. Domi- Exhibition


ners were: D. Hogg, B. Peel, J. Stainton, M. Kay, J. Kobinson, S. Hogg, G. Parker,


Kaffle: M. Pickles, W. Carr, A. Fox, F. Green, W. Houghton.


K. Eden, G. Berry, A. Fox, M. Berry, F. Giles, D. Cargon.


MCs were Jack Keny­ on and Philip Met­ calfe.


DOWNHAM


Wl resolutions The president of


Downham WI, Mrs Judith Nixon, wel­ comed everyone to the members’ night. Mrs Courtney and Mrs Nixon presented “East meets West” a talk on their visits to America and Nepal. Discussion took place


The model railway exhibition in Knowle


Green Village Hall was very well-attend­ ed, with people com-; ing to visit and exhib- [I it from throughout the area and some ; from as far away as j North Wales a n d : North Yorkshire.


There were seven large displays, some featur­ ing G-scale size lay­ outs and others of dif- I fering gauges and • scales. There were' also displays and > demonstrations fea-1 turing vintage c a rs : and Hornby Dublo'f^ stock and locomo- tives, while the special K! children’s layout was f ?


on two resolutions to Some £279 was raised Ofsted report. ^ ,,__^ Eileen Wilson p r e - d o n J i n o e s ^


Preadentof Grindleton WI Mrs Cynthia Openshaw, who was a guest at the meeting.


sented the resolution on renewable energy and Mrs Eileen Park­ er presented the one on sport for all.


Q uiz The winners of the, weekly quiz at Kead Constitutional Club were “The Young Ones”, with Carol Newby, youthful as ever leading from the front.


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30 p.m. Teams of up to six players are eli­ gible to take part.


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Second were “Four Gals and a Guy”, captain Sean Porter returning to weaken the team’s position from last week, and third were “Last Chance”, a prize at last for this ageing quartet.


Booby prize went to “The Cliff Kichards Fan Club”.


The quiz is held every Tuesday at around 9-


Concert A very good night was enjoyed by all on Fri­ day when there was a concert by Tony Berry of


an evening of music, song and humour.


Pie and peas were served for supper and people took along their - own drinks. More than £400 was raised and this will be added to the proceeds of the house-to-house collection for Christ­ ian Aid.


the Bowling


Houghton Weavers in St Mary's Parish Hall. The concert was arranged by the village’s Christian Aid Committee and between 60 and 70 people went along for


Sunday's planned ladies' singles event at Sabden Bowling Club was cancelled, not because of the atro­ cious weather but because of lack of entries. Disappointed


School’s


p.m. Admission is £1, IE which includes tea pf and biscuits.


the highlight for A V A L L EY school is celebrat-It was also noted th a t the teaching results m pupils many youngsters.


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will ho nlavoH in i t as being-“a t the heart of-'faring relationships pervade, are all very pleased that OUT ^TiLrio PrUnVillairG its local community”:


this mratKand d e ^ ^ the'sehool and the children inspection report reflects the


Jo,, njonjoi, of 7.an ? school’s consistently Mgh>: .encouragement th a t theyE-,is, Everyone associated with standards of achievement,* receive in lessons”.


Lunch concert


Future dates include dinner a t Mytton Fold Hotel on June 27th and the LFWI choir concert on July 25th. A brunch is to be held at the home of Mrs Eileen Parker on August 20th with pro­ ceeds going to Cycle Cuba. Thirty cyclists will cycle 50 miles a day to raise funds for


On August 17th, there will be a walk fol­ lowed by supper at the Calf’s Head, Worston. For mem­ bers not walking, a quiz will be available until the walkers join them. Husbands and friends are invited to take part.


to Mrs Pat Ascroft, who will represent Lancashira


was instructed on The lunchtime concert. Les^ns were fourid to be Uve-' secure environment which Pictured readiiig the inspec- how to vote a t the AGM in Cardiff in June, as link delegate.


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Louise Latham on violin, Mary Dainton on cello, John Good- s tadt on viola and Jem Bradley on vio­ lin. There will be


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next Thursday in .;, iy and interesting,' with I^owle Green ViUap ^ ; pypjj^ respond^ enthuria^.


Hall will feature the ,.; ) tically and inspired to learn Kingston Qimrtet of


music by Moz^ and gjajjg include ones Shostakovitch to cele­


Centre Committee is holding a bazaar in the centre on Satur­ day, June 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 12-30 p.m.


brate the anniver­ saries of the two great


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Denman College, and MuSICal e v e n in g fgj. Evening


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azines, jigsaws, bed­ ding plants, house and greenhouse plants, toys and games, bric-a-brac, DVDs, CDs, tapes and records.


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Cakes A coffee morning will be held in Holden Chapel, near Bolton- by-Bowland, on Sat­ urday from 10 a.m. to noon.


Thursday, June 15th, _ . - at7-30p:m.


ServicGS


The Kev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion and the 10-30 a.m. parish commun-


There will be a cake stall and ladies’ cloth­ ing sale with stock from Freda’s, of Set­ tle. Proceeds from the


will be a Holy Com­ munion service in the church at 7-30 p.m.


MELLOR BROOK


event will be divided B a z a a r between the chapels Balderstone and Dis- of Holden, Tosside trict WI andMellor


On Wednesday there Balderstone WI, held


mn services in St S h j rg hOfSeS Leonard's Church, Af Langho, on Sunday.


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•will be at 7-30p.m. on Certificates for 25-year Thursday, June 22nd, membership were pre- andis open to every­ one. The agenda may include proposals for enhancement of the centre and facilities and election of com­ mittee and officers.


Community Centre r


in Mellor Brook Conamunity Centre, Mrs Woolmington welcomed members


will be on Tuesday, June 13th.


PENDLETON


results in outstanding behav­ iour and excellent attitudes;; to work.


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young boy on the local farms around Balderstone, where this type of horse was then still indispensi- ble to the farmer,


selling home-made In 1927, Thwaites produce, books, mag- Brewery, Blackburn,


took the decision to get rid of its horses and move to mecha­ nised transport. In the 1960s, for a vari-


to rs ’ le tte r to pupils are Thomas Long, Emma Lund,


- Ashley Moran and Georgia FeUowes (s)


the crews are often a mix of able-bodied and handicapped peo­ ple and children from deprived back­ grounds, all working as a team and benefit-


ence. One of the prominent and well- supported sailing ships was the Win­ ston Churchill.


decision was taken, by Mrs Boyd Martin. UnriSXIdM rtiu by the brewery to re-Pres ident Mrs G. The Christian Aid co­


ety of reasons, the Mr Hirst was thanked


delivery around town. The old stables had to be cleaned out and repaired and drays and harnesses relocat­ ed. After his talk Mr Kay made a quick exit as one of his mares was in foal.


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establish the horse Hacking thanked ordinators wish to members for their support at the suc­ cessful coffee morn­ ing. A discussion fol­ lowed on the resolu­ tions to go before the national conference.


sented to seven ladies. Kaffle winner was Mrs E. New- sham and competi­ tion winners were Mrs Kuth Leadbeater


,will be forwarded to LFWI.


able energy technolo­ gy and sport for a healthy population. Members voted in favour and the result


thank the village peo­


ple of Kead and Simonstone after £2,110 was raised with the house-to- house collection for the appeal.


put forward by Mrs S a f ldS Walk M. Wigan and Miss Saturday, June G. Broom, on renew-


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Bay walk will take place at 5 p.m., led by


and Mrs Judy Coop- Members were notified er. The next meeting 9^ arrangenrents


for the outing to Bux­ ton and refreshments were provided by J.


the Queen’s guide Cedric Kobinson. Forms are still avail­ able from Mrs Eileen. Wilson or Mr Kon Harrison. Proceeds for St John’s Church Development Fund.


Fund-raiser


Bailey, C. Pinch and A sponsored wax to E. Honeywell. The raise funds for Keao


His subject was shire horses and in particu­ lar Thwaites’ horses. His love of this gentle


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: . ing after receiving a glowing-j -school had improv .ed since ite . Jqyipg ,to .learn an .d_ doing - last inspection, meeting all -well both academically and


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, members of the com­ mittee decided to postpone the compe­ tition when only about half a dozen women entered.


Tea dance The next tea dance in St Mary's Hall will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, at 3 p.m. This month, in addi­ tion to the regular tea dance, members also organised a day out in Manchester taking in heritage, shopping and the theatre.


Age Concern The 18th ACM of Sab­ den Age Concern Leisure Club was held in St Mary’s Hall following the monthly luncheon. In the absence of club chairman Mr Bernard Parfitt, Mr John Kadcliffe took the chair and wel­ comed everyone.


to see the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in Manchester. School sports day is on Wednesday, June 14th, a t 1-30 p.m. and the juniors will take part in a rounders' tournament at Whalley School on later in the month.


Services The Kev. Brian Steven­ son will be the cele­ brant at the 9-30 a.m. Eucharist at St Nicholas's Parish Church on Sunday. Mr Ernest Gorton will be guest preacher a t the Baptist Church a t 10 a.m. and Mr Les Jackson a t the Methodist Church at 9-30 a.m.


At St Mary's KC Church, Masses will be at the normal time of 6 p.m. Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sun­ day. At both Masses there will be the annual appeal for the missions followed by a collection.


Secretary Mrs Louise Sweeney read the minutes of last year's AGM, the chairman's report was read, and treasurer Mr Tim Boyd-Martin's report showed a small excess of income over expen- ditiu«.


St Mary’s The church is to hold its annual garden party on Saturday, June 17th, either in the grounds or inside if wet.


The last two weeks' £20 bonus ball win ners have been Mr Bob Tuffnell and Mrs Jennifer Mead.


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Mr Kadcliffe agreed to continue as president, with Mr Parfitt as chairman, Mrs Sweeney secretary and Mr Boyd-Martin treasurer. Committee members are: M. Moorhouse, K. Shaw, S. Kadcliffe, J. Harri­ son, K. P latt, S. Threlfall and M. Wiseman. The chair­ man thanked all who . had helped in setting


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School Sabden Primary School closes tomor­ row for half-term and re-opens on Monday, June 5th. There will be a governors' meet­ ing in school on Mon- day, June 5th, at 7 p.m. and a school trip


Trainers had their Focus on running KUNNEKS from Focus The company’s team exc^ded lake part in the event, which


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The collection for the Ecclesiastical Educa­ tion Fund raised more than £86, and the fund is still open for private donations.


Ladies’ Circle The guest speaker at the May meeting of St Nicholas's Ladies' Circle was Mr Mark Woodward, who spoke about the Holocaust and his trip to Poland to visit the site of the death camps.


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