12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, November 1 st, 2007


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WINDOWS OF TH E MONTH Stanford Gardens. Blackburn


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A VERY successful Green Fair was held in Bolton-by-Bowland Village School which raised £1,000 for Tearfund, a Christian charity which helps some of the world's poorest communities. All the pupils of the school and


a group of members of St Peter and St Paul's Church, led by churchwarden Mrs Christine Taylor, banded together to organ­ ise the morning of shopping for unique and ethical products, entertainment and and looking after the planet for the future. The children participated in


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junk modelling, held a conker competition, a treasure hunt and other competitions. Jewellery, scarves, bags and handicrafts were on sale on the Tearcraft stall while the Fairtrade stall sold fine food produce. Organic cream teas and snacks proved to be very popular with all


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the visitors and the organisers thanked Booths supermarket for providing the produce for the cream teas and Academy Print­ ing for providing leaflets free. Thanks were also extended to the


staff and pupils of the school who all participated in the day. Our picture shows pupils,,


teachers and organisers enjoying the fair.


(S131007/6) Poppy Appeal - can you help?


VOLUNTEER collectors for this year’s Poppy Appeal are very much needed for the town centre street collection to be held in Clitheroe town centre on Satur­ day, November 11th. Poppy Appeal organiser Robert Scott


wishes to thank all volunteers and helpers past and present for their kind efforts. Last year’s total for Clitheroe was a


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record breaking £10,550.62. Because of the ever-increasing demand for help from the Royal British Legion, there is real optimism that this year’s collection will be similar, or maybe even higher. Anyone over 16 years old who would


like to help with the street collection - or in any other way - can simply phone Robert on 01200 424055 or call in at the


Red Cross building, Back King Street, on Saturday November 11th between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All organisations and individuals who


normally receive a Poppy Wreath or who have ordered one for this year can collect it from the Red Cross building between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday the 11th.


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The coffee bar will resume as usual on Saturday, Novem­ ber 10th with a sit- in or take away service from 10-30 a.m. to 1-30 p.m.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Young farmers


At the meeting of Bolton-by-Bowland


YFC, members decorated pumpkins due to Hallowe’en. It was great fun and everyone made


and other entertain­ ment.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


at Ebenezer Baptist Members of Dunsop Bridge W I


WhlSt driVG held


their annual whist and domino drive on Saturday. MC for whist was Mr J. Kenyon


and


The company collects the bags and pays £200 per ton. It is a great way of recy­ cling and helping the school at the same time.


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lecting please con­ tact Alison Pilking- ton on 01200 445543.


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dominoes Mr J. Pin-! der.


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A pie and peas supper was made and SOUp lunch served by members. The monthly soup


Prizes were presented lunches start again by Mrs B. Clarkson and winners were: Ladies - Mrs J. Robinson, B. Gor- schoolroom.


Due to it being bon­ fire night, next week’s meeting will be the local village bonfire.


some fantastic glow- D™ e s 7 mg lanterns.


Parker, Mary Edmondson, B. Waddington.


, y°“ nee1 bags C0 ‘ All cast members of


the pantomime are reminded that there is a rehearsal tonight and a full rehearsal next Thursday. The dress rehearsal is on November 15th.


on Wednesday in Taste Night


nail, M. Cartwright. From noon to 1-30 Gents - George p.m. home-made soup, bread roll, cake with tea or cof­ fee will be served.


Haworth, G. Berry,


E. Fox, J. Woods, J. Pinder, R. Roe, A. Hargreaves, P. Met­ calfe.


Members to meet at 7 p.m. in the village hall. Anyone who wishes to help out with hot-pot etc., is welcome to do so, just come down to the village hall prior to the event on the night.


CHATBURN


Residents of the Manor House enjoyed a coach trip to see “Oliver!” at the Preston Guild Theatre. Everyone enjoyed the show and thanks were given to all the helpers.


Manor house CHIPPING Circuit training


Chipping Village hall is now hosting cir­ cuit training classes every Thursday evening with Dami­ an from 6 to 7 p.m. and a new step class with Andrea every Monday morning 11-30 a.m. to 12-30 p.m. to give you a full body work out. These sessions


Raffle: L. Dawson, B. Clarkson, F. Nelson,


For panto tickets on November 17th tel. 01254826370


Gr indleton Last Friday parents, Methodist Church staff and friends of


c . All are invited along


to enjoy good fel- The evening was a lowship and a hearty meal for just a small donation of at least £1 to cover the cost of food and for church funds.


St. Joseph's School packed the gram­ mar playroom at Stonyhurst to sam­ ple food and wine and browse stalls laden with goodies.


J. Roe, B. Gornall, The lunches are held P. Oddie, J. Walker, on the first Wednes- J. Woods, R. Roe. day of the month.


G1SBURN THarvest Led by the Rev. Eric St. John's


he bells of Gisburn Parish Church rang out to welcome (in spite of intensive road works adja­ cent) a large congre­ gation to a service of harvest thanks­ giving with the theme “Come ye Thankful People Come” with the offerings to be divid­ ed between “Farm Africa and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institu- tion.


organ, and with Bible readings by Mrs Sarah Kyte and Miss Catherine Graveston the serv­ ice continued with a relevant short address by Mr


problems faced by our own British Farming Industry.


Candlelit feast


Enjoy a delicious three course meal with coffee and mints and listen to Margo Grimshaw, well-known Black- bum personality, all for £15 a ticket.


The candlelit supper will take place a week tomorrow in Sawley Village Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets available from St Ambrose Church members or tel. Carol Pye on 01200 441507.


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Kyte, with Mr On Sunday there is to Edward Scott at the be a "Worship in


David Graveston There is to be a Kid- outlining the critical szone service 0n Fri­


Wellies". Everyone is encouraged to come to church in wellies and help to tidy the church yard after the service. Bring a packed lunch.


Concert


include both aerobic Mrs Joanne Lloyd led exercise and resist­ ance training to improve all round physical fitness! For further informa­ tion contact Kate on 01995 61033.


The Pantonic All­ stars Steel Orches­ tra will be playing their wide variety of music in Chipping


the intercessions appropriate to the harvest theme, and the Rev. Kyte gave a thought-provok- _________ ____


Later the congrega­ tion enjoyed fellow­ ship over coffee and biscuits. A total of £432 was raised for the two projects.


ing and powerful Tbe following day sermon.


day, November 9th at 6 p.m. in the vic­ arage then in church. This is a service particularly aimed at children and young people but everyone, what­ ever faith, is invited.


there will be a Rememb ra n ce


Village Hall on Fri- B s g S tO SChOOl day, November 9th The Friends of Gis- as part of a fund- burn School are raiser for the Chip­ ping Scout group. Tickets are available from Kate on 01995 61033 priced £10 which includes a hog roast supper


holding a “Bags for School” collection this month. If you are clearing out any clothes, shoes, hand­ bags, bed linen, cur­ tains or soft toys,


workshop at 2 p.m. to be hosted by Andrew Penny and will help young peo­ ple to explore what life was like for sol­ diers in the World Wars, moving on to why we have Remembrance Day, and poppies. Refreshments will be served, tel. Caro­ line Holden 01254 826316 to book.


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Don't forget there will be a bonfire on the Bailey Field on Sun­


Bonfire.


Money is still being collected but the total is nearing £600. A heartfelt thanks goes to all who organised the event and all those who attended.


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 1st, 2007 13 He felt led to buy Remembrance


bike and from that time the ministry to motorcyclists grew.


day, organised by Th's bh“-r drop-in the football club, weekend was part of


The fire will be lit at 6-30 p.m. and fire­ works from 7-15 p.m. There is no charge, but buckets will be passed around for dona­ tions.


fantastic success, it being particularly rewarding to see so DlKefS many attending Bikers from through- that do not have a out the northwest


KNOWLE GREEN


child at the school, but still wish to sup­ port this valuable village facility.


The room had been magically trans­ formed with night- lights reflected in the mirrors by Mary Mann. Vol­ unteers had made starters, main cours­ es and wicked pud­ dings and once guests had eaten their fill, they were able to purchase the recipes for those they particularly liked. The evening closed with a ghost walk hosted by Michael Turner in which the eerie strains of an organ were heard, a drop in temperature felt and a mysterious clicking audible in


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converged on Knowle Green as part of the mission weekend at the vil­ lage church. Organ­ ised by the church in conjunction with


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History of Warfare Group which will meet again in the hall tomorrow at 7- 30 p.m. when Mr Tony Ormiston will be speaking on the history of “The Victoria Cross”. Admission is free and all are most wel­ come. Inquiries,tel. 01772783839.


h,s son andhimself Reinembrance Day • Harley Davidson ...,


will be celebrated in Knowle Green with a special service


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the fellowships mis­ sion outreach and the previous Sunday Nadia,


the Christian All the time they were Dominoes and mili- Motorcycle Associa- jn (-be country they tary whist is being


A f g h a n i s t a n , attended. Nadia, aka Lydia Holden, of West Bradford, was dressed in the traditional burkha, and told something of the role of women in a male dominated society. Barry and Lydia also told of the friendliness and hospitality of the Afghan people, often depriving themselves of food to show hospitality to their foreign guests.


stairwell. The CMA is a world-


tion, there were free bacon butties and a brew for all bikers who called in on Saturday and on Sunday. At the unconventional service there were some powerful testi­ monies by bikers. The church already The has a couple of regu­ lar biker attendees and aims to be a biker friendly fel­ lowship so all bikers are invited to call in any Sunday morn­ ing from 10 a.m. onwards.


The mission theme will continue this Sunday.


have never experi­ enced any violence or any of the fight­ ing regularly seen on TV.


Gypsiestalk held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall entitled “Gypsies and their History” was very well-attended and almost £180 was


Social time held in Knowle


30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is £1 including tea and biscuits.


Military whist is a card game similar to ordinary whist, but no trumps. Anyone who can play whist, solo or bridge will


_____ _____ ____ inthefun. raised for hall funds. N ew y e a r


Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall are now available. Dancing is again to the Mark Kitto Band, there will be the usual


Pastor David Isaacs, during which passages of scripture were read by Mr Jim Kerr and Mr Robert Taylor.


The Trio Harundines are the guest artists at the lunchtime


Lunch concert


round the War The concert next Memorial in the Thursday will fea-


A day of prayer and fasting is being held in the church on Saturday. People are welcome to come along anytime throughout the day —“ “ and stay for as long F a n c y d ieS S


church grounds commencing at 10- 50 a.m. Everyone is invited to share in this act of remem­ brance and then continue in church with the main serv­ ice.


evening, at 7p.m. there will be a serv­ ice of praise.


quality buffet and In his message Mr bacon butties at 1- 30 a.m. For tickets at £25 tel. 01254 878447.


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Isaacs use the exam­ ples of King Saul, Kind David and King Solomon ask­ ing the question how whole hearted are we all.


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concert in Knowle Et*?el Hart1^ ., today at midday.


ture Nigel Spooner on piano, Howard


Lamburn on cello. The programme will include Brahm’s Clarinet Trio and Beethoven’s Clar-


tel. 01254 826948. LOW MOOR


Green Village Hall In the evefnmg ’ service took the


Rogerson on clar- _ . inet and Jeremy Testaments


form of autumn praise with numer­ ous hymns being sung. Pastor Isaacs led the service.


were


given by Mrs Edith Isaacs and Mr Her­ bert Moorhouse. Organist was Mr Don Carson.


inet Trio plus music Fellowship over coffee


by Glinka. To book and biscuits was -


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or short a time as Qn Saturday there they wish. In the will be a family


fancy dress party for A table top sale will _u j Sale


Moor Club. A light supper for young and old will be served. The artiste will be Kim Kay.


Hallow’en in Low be ^eld on Sunday m Mellor Brook Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Green Village Hall Unfortunately due to on Wednesday at 7-


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the annual bonfire and firework display on November 5th.


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have no trouble jy[en> Men’s Sunday playing and sharing brated at Salem Cong reg a tiona l


s j )ay was cele- Chapel, Martin Top


The speaker was Mr Tickets for the New on Sunday. Alan Davis, founder Year’s Eve party The morning service and leader of the being held in was conducted by


Proceeds are for the centre’s funds.


Laws the club will Residents are invited not be able to hold to the meeting of


All are welcome to come along to the weekly coffee morn­ ings: St Mary’s CE Church, held in the Narthex, Tuesdays 10 to 11-30 a.m. and Mellor Village Hall, Thursdays 10-30 a.m. to 12 p.m.


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