10 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, July 27th, 2006 DOWNHAM


Silver tea pot The president of Downham WI, Mrs Judith Nixon, wel­ comed members to the latest meeting and thanked those who had helped with the WI cake stall at the Downham Hall Gardens open week-


Mrs Greta Capstick, a member of Down-


and sugar bowl set on members wishing to a silver tray, which had been engraved. This will be used at meetings for guests at the president’s table. Members were remind-


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noon to 2 p.m. There will be various priced brunches on offer and members from other institutes have been invited. Proceeds will go to Lancashire WI


ed of the brunch to Eight members have be held at the home been invited to a of Mrs Eileen and strawberry tea with Mr Jim Parker and Oswaldtwistle WI on were asked to support Tuesday at 1-30 p.m. this event, which will The next meeting, on be held on Sunday, August 20th, from


ham WI for many Four members will join years, presented the the LFWI walk from institute with a new clitheroe on Mon- silver tea pot, hot day, August 14th. water and milk jugs, a list was circulated for


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ceeds of the cake stall was £144 and alto­ gether over £2,000 was raised for the vil­ lage hall manage­ ment fund.


A list was circulated for name's of mem­ bers going to the In ter -Fed eratio n Get-Together day at


a.m. to 3-30 p.m. on September 15th.


WI shopping bags for use in supermarket


trolleys are available at £6.50 from Mrs Eileen Wilson. These will help reduce the use of plastic bags and support the WI campaign,


member Mrs Pat Ascroft, who is taking part in Cycle Cuba, joining 33 other WI members cycling 50 miles a day for five days, to raise funds for Denman College.


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the Calf’s Head at 7- 30 p.m. for a quiz.


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Gardeners of Grindle- ton are busy prepar-


show to be held on August 26th, and this year’s schedule has a total of 70 classes. The Grindleton vil­ lage website (www.grindIeton.org) has a full list of class­ es.


Contact Mandy Bren­ nan on 01200 441551 for information.


go to the autumn Cricket score council meeting in On Sunday, Grindleton Fleetwood on Octo- cricket team travelled ber 4th. Lunch and coach travel can be booked.


the short distance to Bolton-by-BowIand to take on their local


the openers Carlton (55) and Brown (57) putting on 95 for the first wicket. Seed (22) and Brown took the score to 129 before Grindleton struck twice to send both batsmen back to the pavilion.


tried to push the run rate up. Crossland brought Wray and the debutant Matt Doherty into the attack. Both bowlers had the batsmen in trouble. Wray struck four times in five overs to reduce the home-side to 161 for six. With eight overs remaining, Crossland came on to mop-up the tail once more, finishing with three


Thursday, August Once again skipper 17th, will be a walk Grassland managed followed by supper at the Calf’s, Head Hotel, Worston. The walk will start from the village hall at 7-


rivals in the inaugu- After a brief interval ral Bob Little chal- for tea, Grindleton lenge match, but sev­ eral key players were missing, including veteran Ainsworth.


30 p.m. and those not The home-side got off walking can meet at to a solid start, with


to lose the toss, allow­ ing his team the opportunity to bake in the heat for three hours while fielding.


Hutchinson to signal a middle order col­ lapse and, at 139 for seven and with only five overs remaining, Grindleton skipper Crossland was joined at the wicket by Tom Wilkinson. Crossland was determined not to lose and several boundaries, including a fine pull to leg by Wilkinson,


bowled saw for 17. Bolton-by- Crossland crashed the


set about the task of scoring 182 for victo­ ry. Raw and Hutchinson set about the Bolton-by-Bow- land attack from the off, with both players scoring freely. Raw batted better than ever before, smashing 34 in a first wicket partnership of 75 before falling Ibw to


Do you care about your local rivers? Have your say!


Come anij have a cup of tea and tell us


what you think about the rivers in your area. What are the problems, and what should be improved.


We will be at the following venues and want to talk to you. Please drop in and see us at:


Clitheroe Settle


Accrinnton Colne


Preston


Barrowford Burnley


St Mary's Centre, Church Street Victoria Hall, Kiriiaate Town Hall Town Hall


The Minster, Church Street Barrowford Heritaqe Centre St James St Kiosk


Tuesday 1st August 11-6.30


Wednesday 9th Auqust 11-6.30 Thursday 10th August


12-6.30


Wednesday 16th Auqust 11-6.30 Monday 21st Auqust


11-6.30


Wednesday 23rd Auqust 11-6.30 Monday 4th September 11-6.30


If you can't come and see us why not go to our website at www.ribbletmst.org.uk and fill in our quick survey form


Ribble Catchment Conservation Trust Tel: 01200 444452 Reg. Charily No. 07G672


Concert The first of the new series of lunchtime concerts in Knowle Green Village Hall will be held next Thursday. Com- mencing-at noon, the concert will feature Bartosz Barasinsky on piano and Iwona Boesche on violin.


Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund


pianist making a welcome return visit. Iwona has an inter­ nationally recognised


through mid-wicket for four. The crowd were silent as Reynolds ran in to bowl the second


Grindleton needing seven off the last over to record an unlikely victory.


Bowland finished on first bowl of the over 181 for nine.


Seed. Despite losing two quick wickets Hutchinson (59) steered Grindleton past 100 with 20 overs still remaining. Grindleton looked to be in control until Booth


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SABDEN .iMBUiAWCE j TwoHoriOxio '/ouKBsOtiii lt-7-20M a o o -Q o Whist players’ boost for air ambulance


FORTY regular whist and The event was organised by domino players got togeth- Mrs Jenny Robinson and er in West Bradford 'Village .MC for the evening was Mr Hall for a special military Stan Hogg, whist drive to raise money At the monthly whist drive, a for the North West Air cheque for £200 was handed Ambulance.


over to Mrs Violet Leech,


exceptional talent as a violinist and has won prizes in the Henryk Szeryng Vio­ lin Competition in Mexico and the Tadeusz Wronski Competition in War­ saw.


Match sponsor Bob Little presented a bottle of champagne to man-of-the-match Crossland and a bar­ becue was then enjoyed by all.


HURST GREEN


Toddlers’ treat


the Hurst Green par­ ent and toddler group. The group also enjoyed a party to celebrate the end of term, as a send-off for those going on to primary school and leaving the toddlers’ group.


pitched. Crossland drove it through the covers, sending it crashing to the boundary for four. The travelling sup­ porters erupted, clap­ ping Grassland all the way back to the pavilion.


phony Orchestra, Iwona performed with Luciano Pavarotti in Peru. To book for the concert, call john travis.event


delivery of the final While leader of the The air ambulance was over. As the ball Krakow Radio Sym- seen flying over the Buck Inn last week­


Roy Barnes, of West Craven High Tech­ nology College, raised £160. Added to this was prize money donated by ivinners at the Friday quiz nights and pri­ vate donations.


who received it on behalf of the North West Air Ambu­ lance.


Pictured is Mr David Sharp handing the cheque to Mrs Leech watched by the whist players.(s)


to suit you. Sessions, costing £25, includ­ ing certificates, will be held on August 7th and 8th for ages six to eight and the


Treasure hunt A car treasure hunt is to be held on Friday, August 4th, leaving Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall between 6


back at the hall for a hot-pot supper. The cost is £5 per person, which includes sup­ per. Inquiries, tel.


je a and cake


A visit to Blackpool The “meet and greet” Zoo_was enjoyedby session ^eld last Sun-


day in Knowle Green Paper SHCkS


Many thanks were extended to Susan Cross-Costello and Jane McEntyre, who have helped to run the group.


^ ° " e . '’® eational The next collection of Church was hailed as a success, with many people enjoying tea and cake in the glori­ ous sunshine follow­ ing the morning serv­ ice. The speaker at the service at 11 a.m. this Sunday will be the new minister, the Rev. Chris Okpoti.


meets the pavement Entries are wanted for and visible to the col­ lection crew.


waste paper for Read and Simonstone vil­ lages will be on Mon­ day. The white sacks or plastic bags should be left out early on the day, at the edge of the property where it


LANGHO Holy services


The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion and thelO-30 a.m. parish commun­ ion services in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.


PAYTHORNE Flying high


Bartosz is a distin- Anoher £283 has been guished young Polish raised for the North


West Air Ambulance at the Buck Inn, Paythorne. A prize draw, organised by


Sunday school There will be no Sun­ day school in August


for children of four to 11 years at St John’s Church, Read. The next Sunday School will be on September 3rd at 11 a.m.


Cricket club


summer camp during August. If you are mad about cricket or bored with the long holidays, head down to the cricket field in 'Whalley Road for expert coaching and loads of tun. Do not worry if you have never play^ before - there will be groups


Read CC ^ cricket


end after landing in a Each session is from 9 nearby field to trans- a.m. to 2 p.m., so a port an injured packed lunch should motorcyclist to hospi- be taken, tal following a road There will be qualified accident on the noto- coaches and Lan- rious A682.


day session for 12 to 13-year-olds, to be held on 11th, 14th and 15th, costs £32.


and 7-30 p.m. Partic- WaSte paper ^


cashire Academy guests together with prizes. Inquiries, tel. Jennifer Laycock on 07841745989 or 01282771460.


pants will foUow clues The fortnightly collec- Q^iZ and, hopefully, arrive tion of waste paper A very good turnout at


takes place in Pendle- Read Constitutional ton on Tuesday. Papers should be left in the white sacks provided.


went to “Three Even weekendjs the Younger Chix”.


Club saw quiz veter­ ans “Last Chance” scoop first prize on a tie break from“Four Blokes and A Girl”. In third place, also on a tie break, came “Cliviger Clowns”, who put behind them a run of poor show­ ings. Booby prize


SABDEN Bowling


9th and 10th for nine Founder member Alan to 11 years. A three- Whalley became the


01282 778472 or mobile 07753219509, or write to A. Whal- ley. The Oaks, Lane Ends, Sabden. Clitheroe. BB7 9EZ.


first three-times win­ ner of the bowling club’s President’.s Cup when he defeat­ ed Dave Parsons 21- 13 in a challenging final.


Alan, who previously won in 1996 and 1998, was presented with the trophy by club president John Cropper, who thanked the 23 com­ petitors and support­ ers.


John was a semi-final­ ist, losing 21-20 to Dave in a nail-biting contest. The second semi-final was between Alan and Glendah Parfitt, Mth the result being 21-8.


Bowling conditions for all competitors were tricky because the hot weather has made the green verj- dry.


doubles, which is a charity event in aid of Cancer Research and takes place on Saturday and Sun-


two bowling competi­ tions coming up soon at Sabden Bowling Club. The first of two open competitions is- Entry lists are in the the Julia Whalley Pendle Witch pub


popular Pendle Witch doubles com­ petition, which is open to anyone inter­ ested in taking part, whether or not they have played bowls before. Non bowlers or novices are usually paired with a regular bowler for the fun event.


Floodlit Singles are on Tuesdays and Thursdays through­ out September, with finals night on Octo­ ber 1st. The winner receives £300 and those who reach the last 16 will receive money prizes. For further information and entry into the competitions, call Alan Whalley on


day, August 19th and Organisers want to 20th. The Autumn thank everyone who


and the clubhouse and the draw will be tonight. Just add your name if you would like to join in.


joined in the club’s first social family and fun barbecue, and helped to make it such a successful day. There was an added bonus as almost £400 was raised for club funds. Thanks go to club member Abdul­ lah Sayer, who manned the barbecue and did the lion’s share of cooking.


Council Sahden Parish Coun­ cil’s July meeting was chaired by Coun. A. Haworth and attend­ ed by Couns Bernard Parfitt, John Short­ er, Tony Finn, Mar­ garet Sefton, Kevin Barrington and Jean Haythomthwaite.


Apologies were received from Couns M. Procter and A. Watson.


ices in nearby Read


Members discussed the Provide an excellent Ribble Valley Off service. Street Parking Order Youth Shelter 2006, which includes A discussion took place Sabden village car about the electricity


park. I t was agreed that the parish coun­ cil should object to the proposal, in line with residents' views expressed at the pub­ lic meetings and also


as the introduction of


park could have financial implications to the council.


Pharmacy


The minutes of the Consideration was June meeting were


approved and the fol­ lowing planning applications dis- cu^ed. There were no objections to applica­ tions for a two-storey extension at 31 Pen­ dle Street West, an amended plan for a two-storey extension and new porch at 4 Pendleside Close and the erection of a sta­ ble block with three stables and tack room with concrete hardstanding at


tion by Mr A. Iqbal for preliminary con­


to an applica-


Sabden. The council decided to object, as


Hollins Farm, Clerk Members agreed that Hill Road.


It was felt that other facilities might mean that the medical cen­ tre dispensing facility is lost and this could lead to other facilities being lost also.


pharmaceutical serv-


there is an excellent dispensing service provided by the med­ ical group at Sabden Health Centre.


supply to the youth shelter, which has been vandalised.


charging on the car the council should resolved that


sent to provide phar- Other matters maceutical services in *


ask an electrician to disconnect the sup­ ply. If this is not pos­ sible United Utilities will be contacted and asked to do the work at a probable cost of £280.


ter bins to be emp­ tied while the length- sman is on holiday. Reports were given on the playground and the Parish Council Liaison meeting. PC Paul Sherratt reported damage to vehicles in the village and reported back on a meeting between the Youth Service and


the dog lit ews from the Villages


Insp. Coulston of Clitheroe Police. '


There is a hole in the MoOting wall, which has raised The next meeting of concerns over safety Sabden Parish Coun­


cil is on Thursday, August 10th, instead of the usual Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m.. It will be held in the Methodist school­ room, in Wesley Street. Members of the public are wel­ come and there is an agenda item where they can ask ques­ tions or put their views forward.


Services This Sunday the vil­ lage churches wel­ come guests preach­ ers. The 9-30 a.m. service at


the


Methodist church will be taken by Mr Gerry Pegg. At St Nicholas's Parish Church, the morning Eucharist at 9-30 a.m. will be taken by the Rev. Brian


Stevenson, and at Sabden Baptist Church, Mrs Elaine Frankland will preach at the 10 a.m. service.


Football Sabden Football Club has started weekly


embarrassing mom­ ents too. Everyone agreed th a t child­ hoods have changed - not necessarily for the better - but all said how much they appreciated modern conveniences.


training on Tuesday The next meeting will


Holme field. Anyone is welcome to go along and join in, as the club is in need of new members and officials tor the new season.


SlMONSTONE \/lemories


evenings on the lower he on August 17 th when Richard and Chandra Law will demonstrate “Mala­ ysian Batik”.


TOSSIDE


Instead of having a guest speaker at the meeting of Simon- stone with Read WI, members gathered together to exchange childhood memories. Some memories were nostalgic and there Raffle winners were: were also some M. Moorhouse, H.


Sporting fun in the sun at Rimington


BLESSED with glorious sunshine a large all-age crowd gathered at the Coulthurst Jubilee recre­ ation field for the Rimington and Middop annual sports day.


Competition was keen as ever in the many and various pro­ gramme of events.


There was a tasty barbecue and the tug-of-war and egg throwing contess brought a traditional and happy village occasion to a close. Prizes and trophies were presented by Mrs Constance Nicholson, of Middop. Results.


Trophies. Seniors: Boy - Richard Hartley; Girl - Lucy Buckle; Achievement award - Lucy Buckle.


Juniors: Boy - Matthew King: Girl - ■ Isabelle Nicholls; Achievement - Matthew King.


Tug-of-war Trophy - Middop and Newby. Egg-throwing - Richard Hartley and Tom For­ rest.


Flat race. 12-15: Girls - 1, Lucy Buckle; 2, Sheridan Binns; 3, Caroline Winckley. 10-11: Boys- 1, Richard Hartley; 2, Levi Nicholson; 3, Tom Forrest. Girls - 1, Bethany Buckle: 2, Sigour­ ney Birchall. 8-9: Boys - 1, Stephen Dewhurst; 2, Mark Winckley. Girls - 1, Ellie Hum- berstone; 2, Isabelle Nicholls; 3, Eleanor White. 6-7: Boys - 1, Joseph Duckworth; 2,- Jack Wolfenden; 3, Luke Watterson. Girls - 1, Freya Humberstone; 2, Sophie Curran; 3, Megan King. 4-5: Boys -1 , Matthew King; 2, Jack Watterson. Girls - 1, Char­ lotte Ashton; 2, Lucy Pilking- ton; 3, Leonie Robinson. Tod­ dlers: Iloys- 1, William Ashton; 2, Cameron Ormerod; 3, Oliver Fairfoot. Girls - 1, Alice Curran; 2, Jennifer Pilkington.


Egg and spoon. 12-15: Girls - 1, Lucy Buckle; 2, Kaat Marynis- sen; 3, Sheridan Binns. 10-11: Boys - 1, Richard Hartley; 2, Milo Nicholls; 3, Levi Nichol­ son. Girls - 1, Sigourney Bir­ chall; 2, Hannan Marynissen; 3,


Emily Watson. 8-9: Boys - 1, Stephen Dewhurst; 2, Mark Winckley. Girls - 1, Ella Wolfenden; 2, Eleanor White: 3, Isabelle Nicholls. 6-7: Boys - 1, Jack Wolfenden; 2, Stijn Marynissen: joint 3, Joseph Duckworth and Luke Watter­ son. Girls - 1, Becky Pilkington: 2, Freya Humberstone: 3, Megan King. 4-5: Boys - 1, Matthew King; 2, Jack Watter­ son. Girls - joint 1, Phoebe Moore and Charlotte Ashton; 3, Claudia Humberstone. Toddlers: joint 1, Alice Curran and Alicia Birchall: 3, Jennifer Pilkington.


Potato race. 12-15: Girls - 1, Lucy Buckle; 2, Courtney Birchall; 3, Sheridan Binns. 10-11: Boys - 1, Richard Hartley; 2, Sean Duck­ worth; joint 3, Benedict Roberts and Levi Nicholson. Girls - 1, Sigourney Birchall; 2, Hannah Marynissen; 3, Bethany Buck- ley. 8-9: Boys - 1, Stephen Dewhurst: 2, Mark Winckley. Girls - 1, Ellie Humberstone; 2, Isabelle Nicholls; 3, Eleanor White. 6-7: Boys- 1, Mark bewhurst; 2, Joseph Duck­ worth; 3, Jack Wolfenden. Girls -1 , Megan King; 2, Freya Hum­ berstone; 3, Ella Stanley. 4-5: Boys - 1, Matthew King; 2, Jack Watterson. Girls - 1, Charlotte Ashton; 2, Lucy Pilkington; 3, Claudia Humberstone. Toddlers: Boys - 1, William Ashton; 2, Cameron Ormerod; 3, Oliver Fairfoot. Girls - 1, Alice Curran; 2, Jenny Pilkington.


ton; 3, Claudia Humberstone.


Three-legged. 12-15: Girls - 1, Lucy Buckle and Courtney Bir­ chall: 2, Kaat Marynissen and Kathryn Duckworth; 3, Sheri­ dan Binns and Caroline Winck­ ley. 8-11: Boys - 1, Richard Hartley and Tom Forrest; 2, Sean Duckworth and Joshua Dunne; 3, Milo Nicholls and Ben Roberts. Girls - 1, Emily Watson and Hannah Marynis­ sen; 2, Eliie Humberstone and Ella Wolfenden; 3, Isabelle Nicholls and Eleanor White. Under 11: Girls - Mixed - 1, Stephen Dewhurst and Mark Winckley; 2, Ella Stanley and Olivia Brown; 3, Stejn Marynis­ sen and Luke Watterson. Mixed - 1, Matthew King and Jack Watterson; 2, Cameron Ormerod and Oliver Fairfoot; 3, Charlotte Ashton and Megan King. Tod­ dlers: 1, Oliver Fairfoot and Cameron Ormerod. 3, Isabelle Heyes and Luke Whealan.


Obstacle race. 12-15: Mixed - 1, Lucy Buckle and Emily Watson; 2, Sheridan Binns and Bethany Buckley: 3, Courtney Birchall and Sigourney Birchall. 9-11: Mixed -1 , Richard Hartley and Ellie Humberstone; 2,Tom For­ rest and Megan King; 3, Ben Roberts and Isabelle Nicholls. 6- 8: Mixed - 1, Mark Winckley and Matthew King; Joseph Duckworth and William Ashton; 3, Mark Dewhurst and Jack Watterson. 3-5: Mixed: 1, Char­ lotte Ashton; 2, Lucy Pilking­


Wellie throwing. 11-15: Boys - 1, Richard Hartley; 2, Tom For­ rest; 3, Milo Nicholls. Girls - 1, Caroline Winckley; 2, Kaat Marynissen; 3, Courtney Bir­ chall. 9-11: Boys - 1, Levi Nicholson; 2, Ben Roberts: 3, Sean Duckworth. Girls - 1, Sigourney Birchall; joint 2, Bethany Buckley and Emily Watson. 8 yrs: Mixed - 1, Stephen Dewhurst; 2, Isabelle Nicholls; 3, Mark Winckley. 7 yrs: Boys - 1, Mark Dewhurst; 2, Jack Wolfenden; 3, Joseph Duckworth. 4 and under: Mixed -1 , Matthew King; 2, Jack Wat­ terson; 3, Lucy Pilkington.


and under: Boys - 1, Matthew King: 2, Jack Watterson. Girls Charlotte Ashton; 2, Lucy Pilk­ ington; 3, Claudia Humberstone.


Skipping: 12-15: Girls - 1, Caro­ line Winckley; 2, Lucy Buckle; 3, Sheridan Binns. 8-11: Boys - 1, Levi Nicholson: 2, Stephen Dewhurst. (heat 2) 1, Richad Hartley; 2, 'Tom Forrest; 3, Ben Roberts. Girls - 1, Emily Wat­ son; 2, Ellie Humberstone; joint 3, Sigourney Birchall and Isabelle Nicholls. 7 yrs: Mixed - 1, Joseph Duckworth; 2, Megan King; 3, Mark Dewhurst. 6 yrs: - Mixed - 1, Ella Stanley: 2, Becky Pilkington; joint 3, Freya Humberstone and Alice Curran. 5 and unden Mixed -1 , Claudia Humberstone; 2, Jack Watter­ son; 3, Oliver Fairfoot.


Fast bicycle race 12-15: Mixed -1, Richard Hartley; 2, Lucy Buck­ le; 3, Courtney Birchall. 9-11: Mixed - 1, Bethany Buckley; 2, Levi Nicolson; 3, Emily Watson. 8-


Old time Some 74 people enjoyed old time dancing in Tosside Community Hall to music played by Kenny Bell. Thanks were expressed to all who had donated raffle prizes and given help and sup­ port in any way.


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Blezard, D. Dins- dale, E. Wadding- ton, C. Whipp, B. Wellock, R. Harker, M. Mitchell, M. Knowles, J. Dicken­ son, M. Newbould, E. Robinson.


The next dance wll be on Friday, August 18th, and is in aid of the North West Air Ambulance.


M. Green, R. Edan, K. Tennant, B. Waddington.


WHALLEY


Worship The preacher at the Sunday afternoon worship at 2 p.m. in West Bradford Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, will be the Rev. Brenda Leigh.


The service will include the Sacra­ ment of Holy Com­ munion


Holy service The Rev. Stewart Rid- ley will celebrate Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church, West Brad­ ford, on Sunday at 9- 15 a.m.


Whist drive There were 17 tables in play at a whist and domino drive held in West Bradford Vil­ lage Hall.


Whist winners were: Ladies - J. Wadding- ton, B. Lofthouse, S. Tennant, A. Shaw; Gents - J. Procter, T. Pike, J. Bullock, F. Fallon.


Dominoes: R. Knight, P. Metcalfe, M. Pye, J. Pye, R. Edan, I. Whalley, F. Giles.


Raffle: K. Edmonson,


Parish council The dangers of vehi­ cles being driven along the pavement was brought to the attention of the council by Mr Tony Brown, who stated that, near the post office in particular, vans were driven on the pavement several times a day. I t was agreed that a letter should be sent to the post office authori­ ties, with a copy to the police, highlight­ ing the danger.


fer or sale could take place. Coun. Nor­ man Atty confirmed th a t a property which was discharg­ ing rainwater onto the churchyard wall did belong to the brewery. He would give the clerk a con­ tact at the brewery.


The clerk, Mr David Openshaw, reported he had written to the borough council about the contraven­ tion of planning con- ditions for a taxi office in Accrington Road.


A letter was to be sent to the borough coun­ cil expressing disap­ pointment a t the lack of response from officer John Heap and Coun. John Hiil concerning a meeting about the public toi­ lets, with a copy being sent to MP Mr Nigel Evans.


Coun. Joyce Holgate pointed out tha t it would be necessary to have the present toilet block off King Street valued by the District Valuer before negotiations regarding any trans­


The chairman, Coun. June Brown, said she was disappointed at the response from the police regarding broken panes in the bus shelters. An inquiry as to who was responsible for repairing such break­ ages was to be made to Lancashire Coun­ ty Council.


Plaque stolen A green slate plaque giving a brief history of Whalley Abbey has been stolen from the North West Gateway, which spans The Sands. The gatehouse is managed by the Her­ itage Trust for the North West, in co­ operation with Eng­ lish Heritage.


Air ambulance rescue


A MOTORCYCLIST who came off his machine at Gisburn on Sunday was flown to hospital by the North West Air Ambu­ lance. The man, in his mid-40s, sustained a suspected compound fracture to his right leg. "The accident happened at 10.05 a.m.


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Sack race. 12-15: Girls - 1, Lucy Buckle; 2, Sheridan Binns: 3, Caroline Winckley. 9-12:1, Tom Forrest; 2, Richard Hartley: 3, Levi Nicholson. Girls - 1, Sigourney Birchall; 2, Hannah Marynissen: 3, Emily Watson. 6-8: Boys-1, Stephen Dewhurst; 2, Mark Winckley; 3, Joseph Duckworth. Girls - 1, Ellie Humberstone; 2, Isabelle Nicholls: 3, Sophie Curran. 5


Slow bicycle race. 11 and over: Boys - 1, Richard Hartley; 2, Tom Forrest; 3, Milo Nicholls. Girls - 1, Courtney Birchall; 2, Lucy Buckle; 3, Caroline Winck­ ley. 10-9: Boys - 1, Levi Nichol­ son; 2, Ben Roberts; 3, Sean Duckworth. 8 and under: Boys- 1, Jack Wolfenden; 2, Ayrton Knowles; 3, Joseph Duckworth. 9-


Dewhurst; 2, Ella Wolfenden. 8 yrs: Mixed - Ellie Humberstone; 2, Isabelle Nicholls: 3, Mark ■Winckley. 7 yrs: Mixed -1, Mark Dewhurst; 2, Jack Wolfenden; 3, Joseph Duckworth. 6 yrs: Mixed -1 , Becky Pilkington; 2, Ayrton Knowles; 3, Freya Humberstone. 4 and under: Mixed - Lucy Pilk­ ington, 2, Jack Watterson; 3, Annabel White.


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