i 16 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 6th, 2007 SABDEN


The school carol serv­ ice is a t 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 19th, when the FSA will run a cake stall. School closes for the holidays at 1-45 p.m. on December 20th.


Festive fair Father Christmas opened the annual Christmas fair in St Mary's Parish Hall on Saturday after­ noon. The hall was filled with visitors and the stalls were packed with Christ­ mas gifts, toys, books, plants and wreaths, cakes and chocolates and Irish


Next Thursday, the children will enjoy their school Christ­ mas dinner and on Monday, December 17th, they will go on a school trip to see the panto “Jack and The Beanstalk”.


School Pupils at St Mary's RC School will per­ form their Christ­ mas production in school on Tuesday, December 11th, at 1-30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and on Friday, December 14th, they will go to Lit- tlemoor sheltered housing at 1-30 p.m. to present it for the residents there.


The draw winners were: 1, Stephen Whitwell, £75 of M&S and Boots vouchers; 2, Philip Clarkson, Christ­ mas hamper; 3, Kirsti, Christmas basket. Others: Mr C om b e r b a c h , whisky; Gladys Walmsley, gin; Mary Edmondson, vodka; Olive Brom­ ley, liqueur; Fr Birmingham, sher­ ry; Marion Procter, port; Pauline Kin­ dle, red wine; Eileen Dyson, white wine; ticket c/o Colin Sharpe, Cava; Mar­ garet Waling, choco­ lates; George Holmes, biscuits; Keith Connelly, Christmas cake; Pax Doxey, Christ­ mas crackers.


Carols Sabden’s annual vil­ lage carol service


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Fr Peter Birmingham thanked everyone who helped and went along and the fair is set to have raised around £2,000 for the parish hall redevel­ opment fund.


coffee. There were quizzes, tombolas and the grand draw, which took place at the end of the after­ noon. Father Christmas was in his grotto and the ladies served after­ noon teas.


will be hosted by the Baptist Church this year and held on Tuesday, December 18th, at 7 p.m.


St Nicholas’s The total raised at the annual Christ­ mas fair a t St Nicholas's Church was £1,900. Last Friday's Christmas quiz was also a great success and raised £250 for church funds.


The church is plan­ ning a New Year's Eve party with a Jacob's join supper in the parish hall.


Children of the parish will make their first confessions next Wednesday, Decem­ ber 12th, in church from 7 p.m. Anyone else is welcome to take confession in preparation for Christmas.


The church is hosting get-togethers for Christians of all denominations dur­ ing Advent in the presbytery on Thursdays at 7 p.m. There will be a light meal followed by a hearty discussion and everyone is wel­ come.


St Mary’s The last two weeks' £20 bonus ball win­ ners a t St Mary's RC Church have been Mr Alan Dewhurst and Mr Peter White.


Tickets cost £3 and are available from Damian Buggie or Jane Sharpe. It is a “take your own drinks” evening.


Primary school Sabden Primary School children will hold their Christ­ mas concerts next Wednesday after­ noon and Thursday evening for parents, family and friends in the school hall. School parties will be held on Monday, December 17th, before the break up for the holidays on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 19th.


A good time was had by all, as they sang and danced the night away with a karaoke and disco.


President Mick Bibby presented awards to: Phil Parker (batting), Gary Meakin (bowling), John Hargreaves (six hits award), Mark Robinson (fielding).


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Cricket awards Around 30 players and guests attended the Sabden Cricket Club annual presen­ tation night at the White Hart.


John Hargreaves won the Player-of-the- year Award.


A potato pie supper was made by Cheryl McCullough of the White Hart.


SAWLEY Tomises .


A wonderful promise auction evening, organised by Mrs Janet Cosgrove, was held in Sawley Vil­ lage Hall. The evening began with comedian Jay Ryan entertaining a large audience.


The next event is a Christmas fair on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be art and crafts stalls, mulled wine and home-made cakes.


SIMONSTONE


Toy service Pupils of St Peter’s Primary School, Simonstone will be holding a family and toy service in church on Sunday at 10 a.m.


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Out and about A video evening is being held in Sim­ onstone Old School hall tomorrow at 7- 30 p.m. by Mr Ron Harrison and Burn­ ley Camcorder Club. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children, with a hot­ pot supper included.


SLAIDBURN


Whist drive Whist winners at the drive held in Slaid-


Thanks were expressed to Mrs Cosgrove for organ­ ising the event and ensuring there were so many wonderful promises, and also to Mr Gatty and Mr Rogers for encouraging so many bids.


Mr Rupert Gatty and Mr Steve Rogers were auctioneers for a wealth of promis­ es, ranging from barrow loads of horse manure to a 4D baby scan. The highest bid was for a dinner party, and in total the evening raised over £3,300, a welcome boost to village hall funds.


Paul McKenna col­ lected the Clitheroe League Bradlow Trophy, which was shared with Chip­ ping Cricket Club following the aban­ donment of the final in September due to the horrific injury suffered by skipper John Hargreaves.


The Christmas whist and domino drive is on December 22nd.


Raffle: K. Mason, K. Nowell, J. Pye, E. Nowell J. Pye and G. Parker.


The hymns, chosen by the candidates, included Kumbaya, the Lord of the Dance, and Love Divine. The Bible readers were Rachel Harrison for the youngsters and Jane Dickinson for the adult candidates.


The baptism and con­ firmation service was followed by a first communion for the candidates.


Eight youngsters and three adults were presented to Bishop Hope to be con­ firmed. He also bap­ tised one of the young, all in front of a congregation of family and friends who numbered over 160.


Service The St Andrew's Day service in St Andrew's Church- was different this year. There is usual­ ly a few loyal wor­ shippers to remem­ ber the patron saint, but this year theRt Rev. Dr David Hope, formerly the Archbishop of York, was welcomed to the confirmation service.


burn Village Hall were: E. Barker, J. Hartley, G. Parker and J. Kenyon Dominoes: D. Lowe, M. Smith, M. Berry, E. Fox, F. Giles and A. Fox


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Tickets for the annual presentation even­ ing at the Moorcock Inn on January 12th are now available at £14 or £6 for 12 years and under. Members are asked to bring ticket money to the next meeting.


WADDINGTON


Charity quiz A charity Christmas night will be held at the Higher Buck, Waddington, a week tomorrow. All pro­ ceeds are for the Rainbow House and the fun starts at 8- 30 p.m., but people should get there early to ensure a table.


WEST BRADFORD


Church service Worship in West Bradford Methodist Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be led by Mr John and Mrs Brenda Rodgers.


The news The preacher at the family service on Sunday in St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford, will be Mr Campbell Barker. The theme is “The News” and the service starts at 10-30 a.m.


WHALLEY


Afterwards tea and cakes were enjoyed.


Bishop Hope spoke about such occa­ sions as being times to say a special thank you to God, and to respond to him in the way St Andrew did to Jesus.


St Andrew’s will have another highlight with a Christmas tree festival and Christingle service at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For those wanting to know the way to church, the Advent star hanging over the Newton door lights the way!


Next week’s meeting is a talk by a repre­ sentative of the


Young Farmers Members of Slaid- burn Young Farm­ ers’ Club met on Monday for a bingo session in Newton Village Hall.


Comments after the service ranged from “a very positive occasion” to “very moving, inspira­ tional and fantas­ tic”.


Flower club A Christmas open meeting of Whalley Flower Club is to be held next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. in Chatburn CE School, Sawley Road, when David Ryland, a NAFAS national demonstra­ tor will present “Captivated by Christmas.


The new season of demonstrations will commence on Janu­ ary 10th when Linda Hardman, of the Flower Shop, Clitheroe, will pres­ ent “Flowers Talk” in Whalley Methodist Church hall at 7-30 p.m.


Christingles Children will gather in Whalley Parish Church at 5 p.m. on Saturday to make Christingles in readiness for the Christingle service


Everyone is welcome to go along to the pre-Christmas extravaganza. Ad­ mission will cost- members £3.50 and non-members £7, which includes a glass of wine or juice. For tickets, call 01200 422084 or pay at the door.


North West Air Ambulance in Slaid- burn Village Hall at 7-30 p.m.


The current church magazine is for both December and Jan­ uary. All articles for the February edi­ tion must be in the church office no later than January 16th.


On Monday, there will be the Mother- s’Union Christmas lunch at Barton Grange.


Stray kitten A kitten aged about 10 to 12 weeks and well-cared for has been found wander­ ing near Whalley Library. The animal is now in the care of Whalley Vets, who say it will be easy enough to find it a a home, but wish it to be returned to its owners. The vets' number is 01254 53622.


There were no domi­ no players on Satur­ day. Whist winners were: ladies - Mrs P. Wooff and Mrs H. Hardy; gents - Mr J. Wooff and Mr J. Whitehead.


The final total for the Methodist church fair the previous week was £1,600.


Bethany bake


Six pupils in Year 5 at Whalley Primary School, Ellie-Mae O'Neill, Bryony Fisher, Chloe Wilkinson, Eliza Trickett, Ysabel Carter, and Danielle Jacks, raised £110 for the Bethany Project by selling cakes they had baked.


The fund-raising effo- erts for Barnardo's has raised about £825 “to help Barnardo's give clil- dren a brighter future”.


Competition winners were: Year 3 Thomas Mowe,


Dolls' clothes suitable for small Teddy bears are required at the school by Mrs. Watson.


Fair total The Christmas fair in Whalley School on Saturday raised £1,730 to be divided between the general fund of Whalley Parish Church and the servery appeal.


Senior citizens Because of other commitments, there will be no games evening for Whalley senior citizens on Saturday. The final social evening of the year will be on December 15th in the Meth-odist Church hall at 6.30 and the first one of the new year will be on January 12th.


at 10 a.m. the fol­ lowing morning. This will be a short­ er family service with no communion preceded by the parish breakfast at 9 a.m.


Year 4 Emily Parke, Year 5 Imogen


Children taking part in the urchin compe­ tition at Pickwick Night


should assemble at the parish church with a lantern and


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be a procession to the stage in the cen­ tre of the village, where prizes will be awarded.


There will be no after­ school service.


Jarbola Jars for the "jarbola” stall tonight in the village hall should be brought to school this morning. Each jar should contain a miniumum of £2 worth of goods. There will also be a "guess the name" competition.


Families interested in carol singing in the area on December 18th will be contact­ ed nearer the time about where to meet.


The Phoenix Cards, organised by parent Sarah Lowe on behalf of the Friends, have raised £40.


A collection to pay for the flowers for the Christmas festival is being made in a bas­ ket at the back of the church.


Nativity play Rehearsals for the Nativity play “It’s a Baby” at the Eng­ lish Martyrs' RC Church are taking place on Sundays after mass and on Thursdays at 4-30 p.m.


The SVP Mass is on Sunday at 2-30 p.m., to be followed by the party in the presbytery.


Successful bidders at the auction at the Merry Berry Ball are requested to send in their cheques, made payable to “Friends of Whalley School” by tomorrow.


Smalley, Year 6 Claudie Maybury.


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Two piglets have been bought through CAFOD, thanks to money raised by the Thursday Group. These will go to wherever they are needed to provide food or for breeding.


Salsa A demonstration of salsa dancing, in which the audience was invited to take part, formed part of the entertainment in Whalley Village Hall on Saturday.


This was the last Rural Touring show until February 2nd.


The costumed per­ formers brought music from Brazil to the hall as well as two very realistic donkeys, which rolled their eyes at the audience.


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