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• MEMBERS of Clitheroe Speakers’ Club will be heading back to their old venue at Clitheroe Auction Mart for their next meeting which will be a t the Young Fanners’ Club on Monday, February 5th, at 7-30 p.m. and for following meetings on February 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd and 16th and May 14th. More information can be obtained from Dennis Ogden on 01200 427870, Ron Loebell on 01200 428488 or the website at www.the-asc.org.uk


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Fun-filled sessions begin for young people


TOMORROW night will see the launch of a series of free sport sessions for young people across the Ribble Valley. Over the next few months, the fun-filled ses­ sions will be held at the all-weather pitch at


the Castle grounds on Friday evenings to help get bored children off the streets and involved in something positive. The activities, which have been organised by Peter Fletcher, Ribble Valley Borough


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Council’s community sports facilitator, will give youngsters a chance to practise their sporting skills and play games such as foot­ ball, hockey, basketball, circuit training, foot­ ball Frisbee and many more.


_ Peter said: “The initiative will encourage young people to get active and take part in something positive with a view to getting into sport long-term. “We have also teamed up with Ribbles-


dale High School Technology College and Trinity Youth Centre to hold indoor activ­ ities should the weather be wet.” The sessions are open to youngsters aged


between 12 and 16 and start tomorrow at 8-30 p.m. Anyone requiring further infor­ mation about the activities held or inter­ ested in dates and times, should text “CLI” to 07971 913330 or call Peter on 01200 414435.


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THERE was a fine s ta r t to 2007 for Clitheroe Chess Club, with a knockout double-header when both A and B teams visited Rawtenstall on the same night. The A team faced Rawtenstall A in the


Lucas Cup competition. Captain Phil Tit- terington played on board five and drew his game fairly quickly. Michael Howseman played on board four and won his game. On board one Paul Fallon faced one of the strongest players in the league and proved up to the task, gaining a creditable draw. With two games to finish, Clitheroe still


needed a full point to progress in the com­ petition. Tony Pounder, on board three, fought a cut-and-thrust battle and unfor­ tunately came off worst, so the scores were level. ’The final game to finish involved Paul Timson on board two and was watched anxiously by both sides. Paul demonstrated beautifully how to turn a positional advantage into an actual win and with it Clitheroe A progressed to the next round. Meanwhile the B team faced Rawten­


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stall B in the subsidiary knockout. First to a result was Eric Mansfield on board one with a draw. Captain John Moxham won his game on board five as did Ray Sutcliffe on board three. George Illingworth gradually crushed his


opponent.on board four to take Clitheroe B into the next round and in the final game, on board two, John Smith turned strong pressure into another vvin giving the B team a 4 'A to ‘A victory.


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Changes planned to listed building


A PLANNING application to alter or extend a Listed Building has been submit­ ted to the Ribble Valley Borough Council for renovation of existing windows to rear. Front windows will remain. There mil be


plaster patching to the existing wall and internal decoration will be carried out. Comments on the proposal at 58 Moor


Lane, Clitheroe, (number 1038) must be made to the council by February 16th. Other application submitted include: Clitheroe: 138 sq m sales floor extension


and totem-style shop sign, car park signs with internal static illumination at Sains- burys Pic, Moor Lane (0053 and 0071). Demolish existing garage and rebuild in block and render dash to match garage next door at 28 Mayfield Avenue (0056). Demo; lition of existing rear conservatory and erec­ tion of two-storey extension and single storey sun room at 21 Dorset Drive (0061).


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Young Farmers Last week, members of Bolton-by-Bow- iand Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a “Ready Steady Cook”-style night. Next week’s meeting will be held in the village hall at 7-45 p.m.


tled “Friends of Chernobyl Chil­ dren”.


Wl travels First aid


Clitheroe Community First Responders are holding an emer­ gency first aid evening on Tuesday, February 20th, in Downham Village Hall at 7-30 p.m.


Burns Night


Residents and visitors to the Manor House, Chatburn, celebrat­ ed Burns Night once again this year. The traditional haggis with tatties and neeps were sampled by many, while oth­ ers had Scotch broth and Scotch eggs. Scotch pancakes, oatcakes and short­ bread followed the main course and Scotch whisky was on hand to toast the event.


The famous Burns poem “Address to a Haggis”, Scottish flags and bunting arpund the home and the staff wearing tar­ tan sashes completed the theme.


Search dogs I :


Gentlemen were invit­ ed to the open meet­ ing of Chatburn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship.


After opening with prayers, Mrs Doris Giles introduced guest speaker Mr Peter Durst, who spoke about the Rossendale Moun­ tain Rescue Team dogs. The service started in 1962 after the tragic deaths of two boys lost in the Trough of Bowland. Five teams were set­ up and collie dogs are normally used because of their sense of smell.


I t takes four to 18 months to train a dog into a hunting sequence. This is done by a series of games, starting with simple ones and pro­ gressing until the dog learns to locate a victim, starts bark­ ing, goes back to the handler to let him know he has found a body and then leads the handler back to the victim.


Mrs Giles thanked Mr Durst for a most interesting talk.


The next meeting will be on February 21st at 2-30 p.m. when the speaker will be Mrs Olwyn Keogh. Her talk will be enti­


People who attend \vill learn how to deal wth sudden medical emergencies.


The evening will be free of charge and light refreshments will be served. Dona­ tions would be wel­ comed.


Sermon


The Rev. Alan Reid welcomed a large congregation, which included some mem­ bers of the Prayer Book Society, to Downham Parish Church on Sunday morning.


The Archdeacon of Lancaster, the Ven. Canon Peter Ballard, was the guest preacher for the annual Assheton Ser­ mon, based on a text set down by the Sir Ralph Assheton, whose life the sermon celebrated.


Mrs Adele Pridding was the organist for the traditioal morn­ ing prayer service and hymns.


At the meeting of Hurst Green WI, members listened to an entertaining talk by Billington mem­ ber Mrs Barbara Charlson on her for­ eign travels. Mrs Charlson, who accompanies her daughter on her div­ ing trips, based the talk on her holiday pictures of Mauri­ tius. She also showed slides of Hong Kong and New Zealand.


Before the talk began, members stood in silence in memory of Mrs Melling, who died recently. Mrs Melling was one of the original founding members of Hurst Green WI, joining 51 years ago.


On Monday evening, members gathered again, this time for the North-West Fed­ eration fun quiz, attended by teams from all over the Ribble Valley.


Soup lunches


The smell of home­ made soup will be wafting down Chapel Lane, Grindleton, again on Wednesday.


The source of the aroma will be the Methodist church, where volunteers will be preparing to serve their home-made soup along with a bread roll, a piece of cake and tea or cof­ fee.


Donations of at least £1 are requested to cover the cost of lunch and support the work of the church. The appetis­ ing smell will be on the air between noon and 1-30 p.m. when the lunch is served.


Sunday service


There will be a special service for Education Sunday in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, on Sun­ day at 9-30 a.m. The congregation will be joined by the pupils, staff and parents from Grindleton Pri­ mary School.


Whist drive


Whist and dominoes will be played in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Then on Wednesday military whist and dominoes will be played, also at 7-30 p.m. Admis­


As the event was held once inore in the Memorial Hall, sev­ eral members turned out to help with refreshments. Three teams creditably rep­ resented the village's institute, with Hurst Green Shoots, com­ prising Vicky Black- ie, Christine Sunder­ land, Mary Mann and Helen McKell, coming fourth over­ all out of more than 40 teams.


Because of an over­ booking, Hurst Green WI’s next meeting will beheld on Wednesday, Feb­ ruary 21st. Please tell anyone likely to be affected by this


■ change. Bowling Club


Half-term is looming, and that can mean only one thing - it is time for the bowling club's first flea mar­ ket of the year. This will be held on Sun­ day, February 18th, opening at 9 a.m. and running all day. Refreshments will be available, and the admission charge is 50p for adults.


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Pair’s snooker marathon in memory of a friend’s mum


A DOWNHAM snooker enthusi­ ast organised a 15-hour marathon game on Friday to raise funds for East Lancs Hos­ pice.


Student Ryan Gladwin and his friend and fellow student Liam Noon, of Great Hanvood, car­ ried out the snooker marathon in memory of Wendy Mack, the mother of Liam’s best friend. She died of cancer last summer. The marathon was held at


■ Squire’s Snooker Centre, Lan­ caster. They are both studying teaching degrees at St Martin’s College in the city.


The event raised around £1,800, with £600 Uken at the club during the marathon.


sion on both evenings is £1, which includes tea and bis­ cuits.


Lunch concert


Next Thursday, Feb­ ruary 8th, the stu­ dents


from


Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester, will be playing at the lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall, commenc­ ing at noon.


Tickets can be obtained by calling johntravis.events limited on 01254 826948.


Charity chums


Tickets are available for a concert being presented by The Charity Chums on Saturday, February 10th, at 7-30 p.m. in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall.


These five young ladies have banded together to perform and raise funds for the Make a Wish Foundation, which helps disadvantaged and sick children realise their dreams.


Admission is £5 for adults and £3 for children, with a fam­ ily ticket costing £12. Tickets can be obtained by calling 01254 878394.-


Ryan and Liam attributed this to the snooker world’s number 18 Ian McCulloch making an appearance a t the club and


' playing four frames of snooker against the pair. Ian also donat­ ed a signed cue, which was auc­ tioned and raised £130. •


Ryan, a former pupil of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, said: “We would like to thank every­ one for sponsoring us especially Castle Cement, which donated £250 to the cause, and Mick Hoylej the o\vner of the snooker centre, who donated the table for a day and gave £150.”


Our picture shows(left to right) Ryan, Ian McCulloch and Liam. (s)


Church service


The service at Knowle Green Congregation­ al Church on Sunday was led by the young people, who gave a presentation of the exciting things they do each week in Kidz Church. Very differ­ ent from a few years ago, the emphasis is now on tun dnd encouragement, but also on the learning and understanding of the word of God for today.


The annual prizes for attendance were also presented to the young people. The Kidz Church meets every Sunday at 11 a.m. and new mem­ bers are most wel­ come.


The speaker at the service next Sunday will be the minister, Mr Christopher Okpoti. Anyone needing transport is asked to call 01254 878394.


Website


Knowle Green is going on the web and it is hoped that the site will be up and run­ ning in the next few weeks. The site will feature'the history of the village, as well as up-to-date informa­ tion on events held in


the village hall and at the church.


Mr Cutting,who is the N e ig h b o u rh o o d Watch co-ordinator for the Hob Green area in the village, has suggested that all co-ordinators be issued with a badge to facilitate recogni­ tion when calling on elderly scheme mem­ bers. The request, originally refused by the police authority, is being reconsidered following representa­ tions by Coun. Charles Warkman at a recent Police and Community Forum meeting.


Coffee morning


The monthly coffee mornings in Mellor Methodist Church are attracting wider support. People from churches outside the village are coming to enjoy drinks and home-made cakes and conversation.


the old school had two just two large classrooms and pupils had to walk up to the council school each day for their lunch.


She will be remem­ bered fondly by the hundreds of former pupils she taught. She taught at St Mary's up to her retirement more than 30 years ago.


She died on Friday at her home in Harle Syke, Burnley. A Requiem Mass will take place tomorrow at 10-45 a.m. at St John's RC Church, Ivy Street, Burnley, followed by crema­ tion at Burnley at noon.


Valentine’s


Love will be in the air at a Valentine's Ball in Sabden later this month. Sabden Play Park Trust is hold­ ing the event on Sat­ urday, February 17th, in St Mary’s Church Hall, to raise money for its refur­ bishment plans for the village play­ ground.


Singers


Readstone Singers had a very successful "Prelude to Christ­ mas". The audience enjoyed the show and donated £756, which will go to Der- ian House Children's Hospice.


Friendly circle Godzone


The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 10- 30 a.m. parish com­ munion services at St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.


Godzone will be in church at 3-30 p.m. on Tuesday.


The following Sunday, at 10-30 a.m., there will be the Archdea­ con’s Visitation Ser­ vice followed by a Jacob's join lunch in Billington and Lang­ ho Community Cen-


The next meeting of Read Friendly Circle in on Tuesday, at 7- 30 p.m. in Read- United Reformed Church.


The planned presenta­ tion on “Iceland and Greenland” has been replaced by an illus­ trated talk on “A Journey From Ribchester to York” by Mr John Shaw. The travels start along the Hodder Valley, on to the Bronte Way to Howarth, over Ilkley Moor, along the R.iver Whafe and finally on to York.


Mama Mia


Thirty-three members ' of Mellor Senior Cit­ izens’ Club travelled to the Palace The­ atre, Manchester, to enjoy a performace of “Mama Mia”, The trip was organ­ ised by Mr Ken Cut­ ting.,


Repairs Estimates have been


obtained to repair the damaged visigraph


Miss Smith


A much-loved former teacher at St Mary's RC School, Sabden, Miss Kathleen Smith, has died at the age of 90. Gener­ ations of village chil­ dren were taught by Miss Smith in the old Catholic school in Pendle . Street East. She taught the younger pupils when


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There will be a disco and music from Sab­ den band Vivid, who have offered their services free. There


Supper will be veg­ etable curry and chilli provided by the village Deli. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Mrs Jacqui Ashton on 01282 770499, Mrs Justine Thatcher on 01282 770127 or Mrs Diane Collinson on 01282 777868.


will also be a fancy dress couples theme, although this is optional. There will also be a Mr and Mrs Competition with champagne for the winners.


Table top


The village War Memorial Trust, which is raising cash to provide a perma­ nent outdoor war memorial in Sabden, is holding a table top sale in St Mary’s Hall, Whalley Road, on Saturday, Febru­ ary 24th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


People can rent a table for £7 to sell what they wish, and there will also be stalls run by the organisers, a tombola and raffle.


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