Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, January 4th, 2007
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Carol festival Carols by candlelight attracted an excel lent attendance at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland.
The service was led by the Rev. Ann Smith and the rector, the Rev. Canon David Mewis, conducted the choir.
The choir was made up of parishioners from Bolton-by- Bowland and St Ambrose Church, Grindleton.
The children from the village school sang two carols including “Show Me the Way to Shine for Jesus”.
The choir sang “Now Tell us Gentle Mary,” “Can this be the Child?” and “In the Bleak Mid-win ter.” Lessons wore read by Peter Schofield, Christine Taylor, Sue Lund, Helen Dakin, Joe Dakin, Julia Cater, Michael Heyworth and Simone Smith.
After the service refreshmens were served.
In the tradition of the Posada, the figures of Mary and Joseph travelled round the parish spending one night in each home. At the Christingle and crib building service on Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph were placed at the crib under the altar.
The money from the Christmas collec tions will be given to the Salvation Army and the Children’s Society.
Exhibition The next exhibition at Chipping Post Office Gallery starts with an opening night on SatuMayat 7-30 p.m.
The artists exhibiting are Rebecca Wilmer (ceramics and pho tography), Anna Ashworth (mixed media contemporary artist), Anna Hard ing (fine art photog rapher), Kate Eve- son (surface pattern and textiles), Andy Park (painter), John Denton (painter).
All are welcome to meet the artists and enjoy live music from Mike Kneafsey. The exhibition is in the Barn Gallery, behind the post office, and will run throughout January. Open every day until 4-30 p.m.
carol singing in Twiston and Do^vn- ham over the Christ mas period, making £220 for their chosen charity, Rosemere Cancer Trust. Friends of members and parishioners have had cause to use this charity sup ported facility.
Many thanks to all who gave so gener ously.
Greeting The Rev. Alan Reid welcomed everyone to the sung commun ion service on Christ mas morning in Downham Parish Church, wishing parishioners a happy Christmas.
Organist was Mrs Adele Pridding.
Carol service The Rev. Mark Russel Smith conducted the carol service at Dale- head. The lessons were read by H. Metcalfe, the Wall- bank family, J. Riley, V. Newhouse, C. Scott, the Rev. Rus sel Smith.
The organist was F. Powle and refresh ments were served by church members after a service which was well attended.
Nine lessons The Rev. Alan Reid and the Rev. Mark Pickett jointly con ducted the united nine lessons and car ols service in St Leonard’s Church, Downham on Sun day morning.
Readers included Barara Lewis, Anne Chadwick, Mark Credie, Kathleen Nicholson, Hazel Swarbrick Tom McLean, Charlotte Assheton and Mr Pickett.'
The well-known pas sages, readings and carols were enjoyed by a large congrega tion. Organist was Mrs Adele Pridding.
Refreshments were served after the serv-
Nativity play Downham Parish Church was full to capacity for a very enjoyable Nativity play by the children of the parish on Christmas Eve morning.
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Chipping Welfare Committee's annual festive party will be held on Saturday in Chipping Village Hall starting at 4-30 p.m.
All residents of Chip ping, Thornley, Lea- gram, Little Bow- land and Chaigley aged 60 and over are eligible to attend with partners. Any one who would like to attend but has not been formally invited should ring Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995-61586. ,
Speakers included Harriet Campbell, who welcomed everyone. Rowan Greenhill, Louis Greenhill,
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Campbell, Ted Cready, Abbie Lund and Ralph Assheton. With the younger children taking the parts of Mary, Joseph, angels, shep herds and kings.
Refreshments were enjoyed by everyone after singing the pop ular carols with gusto.
Mrs Adelc Pridding was the organist.
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The Christmas season was celebrated in Gisburn Parish Church with well- attended and inspi rational services. The “Nine Lessons and Carols by Can dlelight” on Satur day evening was led by the Rev. Eric Kyte, with readings interspersed with carols for all, and speical items by the choir. Organist was Mr E. Scott.
On Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. the “Born in a Stable” service took place. Four young people gave Bible readings, as the tra ditional Nativity tableau assembled in the chancel depicted by members of St Mary’s Tower Club.
The gentle donkey was again taking part and even joined in one of the carols. Rose Kyte was at the organ and the service was led by Mrs Joanne Lloyd assist ed by Mrs J. Gomall.
Later the Rev. Canon Ken Phillips officiat ed at the celebration of the midnight first communion of Christmas and on Christmas Day morning family com
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munion was led by the Rev. Eric Kyte.
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Over the weekend, St Mary’s team of bell ringers have given a seasonal welcome to churchgoers with their joyful peals.
' hem” and “Angel Song”, which were introduced by four pupils.
Wl At the first meeting of the new year of Grindleton WI, on Thursday, Mrs Catherine Taylor will present “The Roof of Africa”. She will be describing her recent safari in the Serengeti and her ascent and descent of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 19,340 feet.
There will be the annual “Fish and Fizz” to s ta r t the year with a bang and the competition will be for a holiday sou venir. Those wishing to order supper should call Mrs Judy Cowling on 440868.
Current holders of the competition prizes are reminded to bring them to the January meeting when the winners for 2006 will be announced. The annual subscription of £26 is due at this meeting.
Anyone who would like to see how the WI works will be made welcome. Grindleton WI is a very lively and busy group, involved at local, county and national levels. It meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Schoolroom.
For more information, call the president, Mrs Cynthia Open- shaw, on 01200 440868.
Carol service St Ambrose Church had been beautifully decorated for the carol service which took place before Christmas. A large congregation hearti ly joined in the singing of. well- known and tradition al carols and some special carols were sung by the joint choir.
Lessons were read by Mrs E. Tomlinson, Mrs C. Openshaw, Mrs M.A. Renton, Mrs H. Percival, Jenny Towler, Mrs C. Doherty, Mr M. Sleet, Mr J. Trop and the rector, repre senting different organisations in Grindleton and Saw- ley.
The pupils of Grindle ton Primary School sang two carols,
At the close. Father Christmas appeared at the back of church and distributed sweets and choco lates to the children and members of the c o n g r e g a t i o n . Mulled wine and mince pies were later served in the parish room.
The service was arranged and con ducted by the rector, the Rev. Canon D.W. Me\vis, and organist was Mr J. E. Pye.
special teaching by Bob and Kath. Admission is £2.50, which includes drinks and biscuits.
History group The next meeting of the History of War fare Group, which meets periodically in. Knowle Green Vil lage Hall, will be on Friday, January 19th at 7-30 p.m. .
Mr Tony James will be speaking on the naval activity in the Mediterranean dur ing the period 1939 to 1941. Admission to the meetings is free and all are wel come.
Concert Holden Chapel was the venue for a Christmas concert last Friday, with Mr Brian Bancroft, of Nelson, acting as chairman.
The concert began with Anna Blakey and Rachel Harrison playing “0 Come, all ye Faithful” on the clarinet.
The young people of the Sunday school performed a sketch “The Hoity, Toity Angel” narrated by Andrew Harrison. Children taking part were Anna Blakey, Rachel Harrison, Hannah and Eleanor Binns, and Ethan, Issac and Ailsa Bury. Andrew Harrison played a clarinet solo and Hannah and Eleanor Binns sang “Away in a Manger” accompanied by Hannah on guitar.
The service closed with an item by James Taylor, fol lowed by Mr Ban croft presenting Sun day School prizes to the scholars. Organ ist and keyboard player was Mrs B. Harrison.
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Whist drive Whist and dominoes will be played in Knowle Green Vil lage Hall on Mon day, commencing at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1 and all are most welcome.
The Christmas whist drive will be held on Monday, January 15th, at 7-30 p.m.
Line dancing Line dancing recom mences in Knowle Green Village Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Everyone is most welcome, including those new to line dancing who can go along at 7-30 p.m. for
Church service The first service of the new year at Knowle Green Congregation al Church will take the form of a rededi cation service for all the officers of the fel lowship who will be given the opportuni ty to rededicate themselves for the work of the Lord.
The service will com mence at 11 a.m. and will be followed by Holy Communion. The Knowle Green Kidz church also meets at the same time and all young people are invited to, attend.
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Caroi singing A group of six carol singers [;us four-year- old Libby from Salem Congregation al Chapel, Martin Top, were favoured with a fine evening as they toured the area. The group cov ered several outlying homes, Rimington Caravan Park and the hamlets of Newby and Stopper Lane.
Music was provided by Mr John Thom son, of Ribchester, on a small keyboard.
During the tour, the party received offers of sweets and after wards was invited in to the home of Mrs Edith Peel and Philip, at Fir Trees Farm, Rimington. They were welcomed by a toasting fire, tea, sandwiches and cakes. Also mince pies which were pro vided by Mrs Kath leen Smith.
Money raised will go for the work of Childline.
Christmas Day There was a short service on Christmas Day morning to cele- brate the birth of Jesus.
Mr Herbert' Moor- house led the service, opening with “Come
During the service he reflected on a family in Columbia of whom the mother had been shot dead for being a Christian. The service closed with “Joy to the ■^'orld, the Lord Has Come.” Mrs Hartley was the organist. An offering was taken for mission work.
the annual Riming ton and Middop carol evening. ■ The varid programme contained Bible readings, poems, musical items and a short Nativity play, \vith carols for all to sing. The performers, of all ages, gave enjoyable presenta tions in the warm and festive atmos phere of the insti tute. Organist was Mrs E. Hartley.
Holy service
The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 10- 30 a.m. parish com munion services in St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday.
Tea and mince pies were enjoyed and Mrs Jackson pre sented the collection of over £200 to Mrs Toni Parker, who thanked everyone on behalf of the First Responders Group.
Celebrations Mellor Methodist Church was packed for the traditional Christmas Eve serv ice. Members of other churches in the circuit together with villagers augument- ed the usual congre gation to welcome the Rev. Will Grady to his first such event.
Carols were sung with enthusiasm and there were two pre sentations from the Lammack Drama Group. .
Circuit steward Mr Dave Martell gave an amusing song and talk in the style of Flanders and Swann, and members of the Peddie family sang. Others in the assem bly gave readings and poems.
The evening closed with mince pies, tea and coffee.
Seniors’ club The speakers’ syllabus for 2007 for Mellor Senior Citizens’ Clu- bis now available.
Members are remind ed that the first meeting in the new year will be held in the Methodist church on January 10th when Sgt Gra ham Marshall and Mellor’s Community Beat Manager, PC Amanda Gibbons, will talk and answer questions about local policing issues.
Carol singing The weather was kind to the group of carol singers who toured Rimington village. They were welcomed wherever they went, and hospitality was offered on the way.
At their final call, at Holme End, a tasty and well-deserved supper was enjoyed. The collection of £186 is for the Child line Appeal.
who donated raffle prizes and had given help and support in anyway.
Raffle winners were: R. Airey, T. Stan hope, J. Lodge, R. Ackrigg, J. Lodder, I. Alderson, J. Dickin son, V. Holdsworth, M. Bowker, J. Bin der, M. Moorhouse, P. Taylor.
The next dance will be held on January 26th.
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Parish council The first parish coun cil meeting of 2007 will be held in West Bradford Village Hall on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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.
A service of peace and healing in the Celtic style will be held at 6-30 p.m. for all the parishes in the group. Coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards.
Candlelight Ninety-eight villagers and friends sat down to a traditional Christmas meal at the annual candle light diii'rier held in West Bradford Vil lage Hall.
Festive party Members of Sawley WI enjoyed a merry affair at their first Christmas party to be held in the newly- refurbished village hall.
The roaring log fire, Christmas decora-
, tions and seasonal music added to the festive atmosphere. A hot supper with wine and mince pies was provided by committee members. Much laughter accompanied the beetle drive played by members after wards.
Mrs Lois Gill thanked the committee for a very enjoyable evening.
The first meeting in the new year will take place on Janu ary 18th when Mr Ken Geddes will give a talk entitled “Java Sugar Harvest”, after which he will answer questions on better use of a digital camera.
The competition will be for the best photo graph.
TOSSIDE <eep-fit Keep-fit classes have
restarted from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednes day in Newton Vil lage Hall.
Festive party The Christmas dance held in Tosside Com munity Hall went with a bang, with spot prizes, party poppers and confetti bombs.
Carol evening Vice-president of Rim ington WI Mrs E. Jackson welcomed a capacity audience to
Around 100 people enjoyed music played by organist Alan Cookson. Thanks were expressed to those
The event, held^^efpre Christmasf'‘*?was organised by mem bers of the playing field committee, and after the meal danc ing was enjoyedjl^p the AC; Roadsfipw, Disco.
Church service The preacher at Sun day afternoon’s wor ship at West Brad ford Methodist Church at 2 p.m. will be the Rev. Keith Burrow, of Darwen.
The service will include the annual Covenant service and the Sacrament of Holy Commu nion.
Whist winners There were 16 tables in play at the Christ mas whist and domi no drive held in West Bradford Village HaU.
Whist winners were: Ladies - J. Carr, J. Waddington, M. Marshall, M. Jack- son, J. Stainton, E. Jackson, M. Pickles (lowest score). Gents - G. Parker, J. Robinson, J. Kay, M. Lofthouse, T. Shaw, J. Trainer, W. Carr (lowest score).
Dominoes: W. Cooke, R. Eden, P. Eccles, E. Weaver, K. Now ell, E. Nowell, M. Smith, B. Holden, R. Knight, M. Berry, E. Aspin.
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All residents are wel come to attend and express their views and comments regarding village matters.
WH ALLEY Mativity sounds
Children of Whalley Primary School tak ing part in their service at the parish church created the sounds which would have been heard dur ing the Nativity.
Soloists were Sean Corriugan and Sask- ia Brown and a Christmas medley
on violins was led by Jane Price.
The three churches in the village were rep resented by Gary Peel, the Rev. Chris Cheeseman and Fr Philip Price, who played the organ.
Children at the Eng lish Martyrs Church took part in a play, “Whoops-a-daisy angel”, produced by Ann Murray and those who deal with the children's litur
Taking part were Kathryn and Joseph Tattersall, Georgina Butler, Eleanor and Daniel Bolton, Emily Hind, Sam and Anna Hard wick, Caitlin and Lauren Preston, Archie and Florence Procter, Oliver Pat- tinson, Catriona McKell, Samuel and Jack Haworth, Sophie Russell, Emilia and Paul O'Connor, Gene
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vieve, Alethea, Hope and John-Gerard Turner, Georgina, Harriet and Olivia Bentley.
Carols Children formed a spontaneous choir at ■Woodlands Park when church mem bers from Whalley Methodist Church sang carols near their homes.
Charity dance Absolute beginners at line dancing are being invited to attend two sessions at a cost of £2 at Whalley Village Hall and raise money for charity.
Teacher Cathy Riley is urging anyone who has never tried line dancing to come and join in the fun in the very mixed group on two Fri days in January, from 7 to 8 p.m.
The money raised will support research
Pupils are aiming at new goals now
BUDDING footballers at Barrow Primary School have goals to show case their fancy footwork more often.
The youngsters were presented with goalposts and sports equipment by the school’s sports coaches Mr Grant Dowbekin and Mr Adam Lakeland.
Headteacher Mrs Christine Marchi said the children enjoy taking part in the after-school soccer coaching sessions and the school is grateful for the goods donated. (A211106/5)
into cystic fibrosis and the Bethany Project.
The more advanced class is from 8 to 9 p.m.
Anyone interested in line dancing at any level should ring Cathy on 01254 399687.
Flower club The next meeting of Whalley Flower Club will be held at the usual venue, Whalley Methodist Church Hall, next
strator will be Ken Hough and the title will be “Conversa tion Pieces”.
Officials look forward to welcoming mem bers to another year
getting lots of ideas. The club is always pleased to see new members and visi tors.
Thursday at 7-30 Chanty bash p.m.
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A charity evening in the social hall in
W.hitewell, is being arranged for Janu ary 19th when Nick Millward will show slides and tell of his experiences walking in California.
watching talented The evening will corn flower designers and mence with a hot pot supper and will conclude with tea and biscuits.
All proceeds will be donated to the Pauline Altham Cancer Treatment Appeal.
Further details from Jean on 0120 448246 or Phyllis on 01254 826236.
MP slams post offices threat
RIBBLE VALLEY MP Mr Nigel Evans has slammed Government moves which would result in the closure of an estimated 2,500 post offices - many in rural areas - across the country.
He said: “The Government has displayed no long-term vision on this issue. Post offices are not just a place to buy stamps, but are often the centre of our small and rural communi ties. I urge the Prime Minister to personally intervene and make sure that his Govern ment is doing the right thing by those of us who do not live in cities.”
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