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Church funds Proceeds from the bring and buy sale at Ebenezer Baptist Church amounted to £100. The money will go to the church development fund.


There will be no coffee bar on Saturday, September 15th; but this will resume on Saturday, September 22nd.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Young Farmers


Bolton-by Bowland Young Farmers Club met for its A.G.M on Monday night. The following officials were elected: chair- ma'n-Adam Thorn- ber, secretaryDiane Cornthwaite, vice- chairman-Ros Pate and club treasurer- Catherine Dickin­ son.


Thanks were expressed to all offi­ cials by the outgoing chairman, Mark Dobson.


Rebecca Whitwell, representing the Bowland region, and Mary Bailey, the county president, both congratulated the club on an excel­ lent year and for the hard work and com­ mittment of all members.


That was followed by a business meeting. Next week’s meeting will be a visit to Mr Procter’s organic pig farm at Rathmell.


Members are to meet in the village at 6-40 p.m. or at Mr Proc­ ter’s farm at 7 p.m.


Further details can be obtained from Mrs Linda Holt, the new programme secre­ tary.


Believer’s Ear” was ; sung before Mrs"; Giles introduced the speaker, the Rev. . Harry Jones, of Clitheroe.


Mr Jones recently retired to Clitheroe and loves living in this beautiful part of God’s kingdom. He has been married to Lyn for 44 years and they have two chil­ dren. Their son, Matthew, is a Bap­ tist minister and their daughter, Clare, is married to an Anglican priest.


Before going into the ministry, Mr Jones worked in the news­ paper industry, hold­ ing a high powered and responsible post, well paid and with a company car.


One day Jesus Christ “touched his heart” and the job got in the way of doing what he really want­ ed to do and tha t was to tell people about God. He left a well paid post to go to college to train to be a Methodist min­ ister.


Mrs Giles thanked Mr Jones for an interest­ ing talk.


The final hymn was "What a Friend We have in Jesus”, with a c com panim ent from Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson.


The fellowship ended with a cup of tea, scones and cake and buying from the bring and buy stall.


The next meeting is on September 19th when the speaker will be Mr Neil Turpin, of Chat- bum.


CHIPPING


Network first The first meeting of Chatburn’s Women’s Fellowship was the circuit network meeting and includ­ ed a bring and buy stall.


People from Chat- burn, Waddington, Whalley and Trinity attended, including Kay Thorpe, wife of the new Superinten­ dent Minister, the Rev. Tim Thorpe.


Mrs Doris Giles opened the meeting with prayer and prayed for local and world situations.


The hymn "How Sweet the Nname of Jesus Sounds in a


Tasty treats Margaret Gardener welcomed members and guests to the August meeting of Chipping W.I., held on Wednesday Sep­ tember 5th in the vil­ lage hall.


Anne Farnell gave a demonstration of last minute desserts. She created a num­ ber of quick tasty recipes using ingredi­ ents that could be easily obtained from local supermarkets.


The birthday plant was presented to Trish Wilkinson, who was also the lucky winner of the raffle. Laura Hunt won the competition for a recipe for' a dessert.


The walking group will meet at noon on September 26th in the old village hall car park.


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Youth club. At a meeting of par­ ents and officers of St Joseph's Youth Club, Steve Whalley was elected chair­ man, Diane Rimmer secretary and Linda Bell treasurer. Dates for autumn term ses­ sions were organised.


The youth club will continue to meet on a Fridaynight as fol­ lows.


The first meeting is tomorrow, followed by September 28th, October 12th, November 2nd, 23rd and 30th and December 14th.


There will be a trip to Lightwater Valley on Saturday, October 13th, and ietters will be available at the youth club session tomorrow, to be returned at the fol­ lowing session.


WHALLEY Cricket Club’s junior team has got a new training kit.


The team, which plays in the Ribbles- dale Junior League, was presented with the new tops at a celebration tea held at the Three Fishes, Mit- ton.


Please would anyone interested in joining the luncheon group on September 26th contact Joan Porter.


The next meeting of Chipping WI will be on October 3rd when the 80th birthday party will be held at 7-30 p.m. in the new village hall. Pat Ascroft will be the guest speaker and the competition will be for a funny birth­ day card.


DOIWNHAM


Winter garden At the Downham and Twiston Gardening Club meeting, a large and enthusiastic audience enjoyed the lecture and large col­ lection of beautiful slides presented by


. Mr Ken Green,'of Hornby Castle Nurs­ eries.


The subject was “Winter Colour in the Garden” and Mr Green’s highly informative talk was supported by a selec­ tion of plants avail­ able to buy.


Raffle winners were Clare Ashworth, Chris McNeal and Daphne Porter.


Bookings were taken for the visit to Botany Bay on November 7th and the Christmas party at the Calf’s Head Hotel, Worston, on


The restaurant has sponsored the team for the last two years and renewed a two-year deal for the 2008 and 2009 seasons last week.


Three Fishes spokesman Kaye Matthew said: “It is great to be able to support children in sport and we


December 6th.


Everyone enjoyed a welcome cup of tea and biscuits and a chat with friends.


The next meeting in the village hall will be on Thursday, October 4th. It will be a demonstration by Mary Ellis enti­ tled: “Winter bas­ kets and tubs”. Meetings start at 7-30 p.m. and new mem­ bers are always wel-


GRINDLETON Bag 2 School


Grindleton Primary School is collecting second-hand items for its Bag 2 School fund-raiser.


If you are thinking of having a clear out, take your items in bin liners to Grindle­ ton Playing Fields’ car park from Wednesday, Septem­ ber 26th, for collec­ tion on Thursday, September 27th, at 9-15 a.m.


The school needs adult and children’s cloth­ ing, bedding, cur­ tains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags, but strict­ ly no bric-a-brac. “The more they weigh, the more they pay,” say the organis­ ers.


For more information, call Jill Lloyd, on 01200 447728. Jill


can arrange collec­ tion from elderly resi­ dents unable to deliv­ er to the car park.


WI Grindleton WI will be


entertained tonight at 7-30p.m. by Mr Chris Hall.


This is the long-await­ ed sequel to his pre­ vious talk.


Mr Hall is a local his­ torian and will pro­ vide an insight into “The Changing Face of Grindleton After the Tudors.”


It promises to be a fas­ cinating evening. The competition is a village photograph.


Members are asked to bring their diaries as there are many pro­ posed dates, includ­ ing theatre trips and a Christmas trip to Chatsworth House. Interested and potential new mem­ bers are always wel­ come and there is currently no waiting list.


The monthly newspa­ per collection is today at the top of Back Lane by the Methodist chapel. It is open to all for the recycling of paper, but no cardboard, please.


treat the boys to a celebration tea once a year.” .


Pictured are the junior players and coaches with Three Fishes manag­ ing director Craig Bancroft (second right) and head chef Richard Upton (right). (A040907/1)


withdraw money, order foreign curren­ cy and top up mobile phones at the Eagle and Child on Mon­ day, Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon.


Memorial Hall The Memorial Hall is now looking smart, the main hall has been given a new coat of paint to com­ plement its spanking new heaters.


Many thanks to all the people of the vil­ lage who have sup­ ported the fund-rais­ ing and given practi­ cal help to make this transformation pos-


. sible. There is a Memorial Hall cleaning morn­ ing planned for Sat­ urday, September 22nd. Anyone who can a spare hour or two is invited to go along and give a helping hand betwe­ en 9 a.m. and noon. Coffee and croissants will be provided.


WI


Post office The Post office is now open again. Villagers can buy stamps,


A reminder to all WI members that the next meeting is on Thursday, Septem­ ber 27th. This will be for a talk on “Foren­ sics and DNA” by Dr Kath Mashiter, head of the forensic sci­ ence department for Preston police.


This should be a fasci­ nating talk and any lady who is not a


member but would like to go along would be welcome - please phone Bar­ bara 01254 826350.


Membera are remind­ ed to take along small, priced items for the bring and buy sale. The competi­ tion is for the best crossword clue.


St John's For harvest weekend, October 5th-7th, St. John’s Church will be open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. with crafts and exhibitions on show and refreshments available.


There are two compe­ titions to enter. The first is for children aged three to seven years and eight-12 years and this is for a paper plate scare­ crow.


For those aged seven to 12 or 12 to adult, the competition is for an art piece using any medium, which must be no bigger than A4 size.


This could be a paint­ ing, drawing, sculp­ ture etc., with the theme being harvest. These must be taken to the church at 6p.m. on Thursday,


October 4th. There is a £1 entry fee.


Photographs of Hurst Green life are also required for the exhi­ bition. Please phone Rev. Gill Mack 01254 826686 for more information.


The youth club is open to all young people living in and around Hurst Green from the age of nine to 16 years. More parents are always needed to help out on the rota. All inquires: call Steve Whalley 01254 826962.


Details of youth club meetings can be found on the web at www. hurst-green. co.uk


KNOWLE GREEN


Dominoes


The fortnightly whist and domino drive in the village hall will be held on Monday, commencing at 7-30 p.m. Admission costs £1, which includes tea and biscuits. All are most welcome.


Historic date Friday, September 28th is the date for


' the next meeting of the History of War­ fare group, which meets periodically in the village hall.


The subject for discus­ sion at this meeting will be “An Exami­ nation of the Korean War” and will be presented by Mr Alan Davis.


Admission to the meeting, which com­ mences at 7-30 p.m., is free and all are most welcome.


LANGHO -riendship club


The Ladies Communi­ ty Friendship Club will meet on Mon­ day, September 17th, at Lango Methodist Church at 2 p.m.


The speaker will be Keith Gledhill, whose talk will be


entitled “The Role of the High Sheriff of


Lancashire.”


Admission is £1 and includes tea and bis­ cuits.


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Birthday party Members of Mitton WI and guests from Rimington, Great Harwood . and Oswaldtwistle were •welcomed to the 82nd birthday cele­ brations by president Mrs Sheila Bowles.


Cocktail event


Club members enjoyed great enter­ tainment on Satur­ day night when vocalist Sharon Stanton made a


much-requested return.


Unfortunately, on Sunday, the mem­ bers were sorry to lose the re-arranged Sportsworld Cricket Cup final match to Rimington.


On Friday, the younger members of the club are holding a cocktail evening to which everyone is welcome.


MELLOR


Youth meet Mellor youth club recommences activi­ ties on Sunday and the leader, Mr Mick Venables, is looking forward to another successful session.


Parish council At the parish council meeting, the chair­ man, Coun. Alan Dales, welcomed Coun. Alan Lupton to his first meeting after his co-option and wished him a successful term of office.


The police report was given by PC Aman­ da Gibbons, the com­ munity beat manag­ er. She reported an upsurge in criminal activity, particularly in relation to car crime, and said that extra policing had been put in place. Advisory leaflets would be sent to vil­ lagers.


He promised to attend future meetings as appropriate.


PC Garry Makin, a highways officer, also attended and gave an overall report about speed enforce­ ment, parking issues and possible respons­ es to the increased traffic expected as a result of the major expansion at BAE Systems, Samles- bury.


I t was noted that there continue to be vandalism problems at the village play park and Coun. Mrs Margaret Young and PC Gibbons are maintaining a close watch on the situa­ tion.


Mr Adrian Whalley, of Nelson, provided laughter and much humour as he told of his life over the last 30 years as a driving instructor, from the early days of train­ ing to starting his own driving school. He had many stories of giving lessons and the dreaded test.


He told of many hilar­ ious incidents which he had experienced and how life had changed over the years to the huge increase in the vol­ ume of traffic relat­ ed to the car now being the most essential part of modem life.


Mrs Dorothy Dixon thanked Mr Whalley for an amusing talk. Mrs Marjorie Fell cut the birthday cake made by mem­ ber Mrs Pat Hoyle and birthday greet­ ings were sung.


Mrs Lyn Jones won the competition.


Best wishes were sent to Mrs Olwyn Lay- cock, with hopes that she will soon be home.


be a talk entitled “Looking After the World’s Rivers.”


NEWTON-IN- BOWLAND


Harvest The United Reformed Church is holding its harvest festival on Sunday. The service will be at 11 a.m. and taken by the Rev. Norma Johnson.


There will be refresh­ ments after the serv­ ice and also a display of baptismal records with pictures from 1900 to the present day.


Anyone who was bap­ tised at the church is invited to attend.


opment of St John’s Church, there will be a Songs of Praise service instead of Evensong this Sun­ day at 6-30 p.m.


The newly-moved font will be reconsecrated by the Bishop of Blackburn.


A buffet supper will follow the service.


Comedy A comedy evening will be held in St Peter’s Old School Hall on Friday, September 21st, at 7-30 p.m.


Admission is £4 and all proceeds will go to the St John’s devel­ opment fund.


Young Farmers Clitheroe Young Farmers met at Pendleton Village Hall for a very informative talk on badgers. Thanks were expressed by Sarah Walmsley and Harry Whitwell.


There is to be a race night on Friday, Sep­ tember 28th. Tickets are £3. Inquiries to Matthew Whitwell on 07834 851991.


For next week’s meet­ ing, members should gather at the health centre car park at 7 p.m. prompt.


Friendly Circle The first meeting of the new season of events of the Friend­ ly Circle took place last Tuesday in the United Reformed Church.


The meeting was well attended and Jazel Wilkinson portrayed a serious yet humor-


■ ous talk on life dur­ ing the Second World War.


Numerous artefacts of the period were on display, which trig­ gered many memo­ ries within the audi­ ence.


The next meeting will take place on Tues-, day, October 2nd. It will be entitled “The Good Old Days.”


RIBCHESTER


Miss Kathleen Hand- son received a plant for her invaluable skill of WI pianist.


_ Quiz


The visitors thanked members for inviting them to their evening of celebra­ tions, which had been most enjoyable and entertaining.


The next meeting is being held in .Whal­ ley Methodist Church Hall on October 3rd at 7-45 p.m. when there will


Winners of the quiz held at Read Consti­ tutional Club last Tuesday, were You, Me and Us. Second were One Gal a Few. Chicks with Two Goslings and in third place were The Fick Five.


Boobyp prize went, for the third week in a row, to Gemini.


Praise To celebrate the open­ ing of the new devel­


Harvest market A harvest market, cel­ ebrating food pro­ duced in the Ribble Valley is being held at St Wilfrid’s Church on Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m.


The aim.is to have a celebration and put the village’s 11th Century church on the map.


There will be stalls in the church, the church hall and in the grounds from around 30 producers, with bread, eggs, cakes, wine and ice


cream among the many eatables on sale. There will also be a food demonstra­ tion and barbecue.


There will be no admission charge, but donations for the church are request­ ed.


RIMINGTON


Dominoes There was a good attendance at the monthly whist and domino drive organ­ ised by Rimington Memorial Institute Management Com­ mittee.


A pie and peas supper was served and MCs were Mrs E. Jackson and Mrs E. Hartley.


Results were as fol­ lows. Whist, ladies: 1, Mrs Metcalfe: 2, Mrs Edmondson; 3, Miss Wellock.


Gents: 1, Mr Tryner; 2, Mr Ireland; 3, Mr H. Lofthouse.


Dominoes: 1, Mr Nowell; 2, J. Thorn- ber; 3, Mrs V. Giles; 4, Mrs Fox; 5, Mrs Pye; 6, Mrs Taylor.


Raffle: Mrs E. Weaver, Mr H. Loft­ house, Mrs M. McPherson, Miss Wellock, Mrs Now­ ell.


whom had enjoyed a recent outing to Alston Hall for an


. evening meal and a talk entitled “Seize the Day.”


Mrs E. Jackson agreed to attend the LFWI autumn council meeting as delegate.


Early notice was received about the LFWI fun quiz, which will take place at Hurst Green on January 28th.


Further arrangements were made for the Rimington WI 60th anniversary celebra­ tion weekend.


On Sunday, October 14th, a service will take place at 2 p.m. in Salem Chapel, Martin Top.


The October 2nd meeting will feature David McNamee telling of his career as a ship’s captain.


Memorial A week on Friday, September 21st, the 80th anniversary of Rimington Memori­ al Institute is to be marked by a celebra­ tory meal, followed


■ by light entertain­ ment.


All are welcome to attend the evening, which starts at 7-30 p.m.


WI meeting “Hody’s Hot-Potch” . was the title of an audio-visual presen­ tation at a meeting of Rimington WI


There was a mix of subjects, including the Lake District, America and nature scenes.


Miss M. Bairstow thanked Mr and Mrs Hodkinson for the presentation.


President Mrs Jean Kerr welcomed a good attendance of members, many of.


Tickets are available from Mr. A. Holling- worth on 01200 445423 or from com­ mittee members.


Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and family tickets are £20. Own drinks and glasses may be brought if so wished.


SABDEN:


Society Sabden Horticultural Society met at the village bowling club for its post-show


meeting. Chairman Mr Tony Haworth said the show had been a success, with more entries of a high quality despite the vagaries of the weather during the growing season.


He thanked all who exhibited including those from outside the village. Their input was much appreciated and helped to make the show a success.


The society committee placed on record its thanks to all who helped on the day in any way and a spe­ cial thank you goes to three young boys who helped clear the hall afterwards.


Committee member Mr John Boocock will buy spring bulbs for the annual bulb competition for the two schools. These will be distributed in the coming weeks and it is hoped par­ ents will encourage their children to take part.


The society’s next event is a talk and slide show entitled “Looking After Pen- dle Hill”, by coun­ tryside officer Mr David Oyston. I t will be based on wildlife on and around the hill.


I t will be held at St Mary’s Parish Hall on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 7-30 p.m. There will be a raffle and light refresh­ ments. Admission is free, but a collection for the North West Air Ambulance will be taken.


The society’s AGM will be on Tuesday, November 13th, at 7-30 p.m. in the bowling club pavil­ ion. All members and anyone wishing to


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join are welcome. The society’s annual dinner will be on Fri­ day, February 29th, at the Higher Trapp Hotel, Simonstone. Menus will be avail­ able after Christmas and anyone wishing to go should contact Betty Clarkson on 01282 772762.


Youth club The new village youth club is now operating on Fridays in the Baptist Hall, Clitheroe Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. It is for young people aged 11 upwards.


There will be pool, table tennis, video games, table football and refreshments included in the £1 admission.


Services Mrs Bea Foster will lead the service at Sabden Metho’dist Church at 9-30 a.m. on Sunday


The Baptist church has a visit from Mrs Pat Spurin at the 10 a.m. service and cel­ ebrant at St Nicholas's Church for the 9-30 a.m.


family Eucharist is the Rev. Jim Holt. St Nicholas's harvest festival is on Sunday, September 30th, at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a harvest lunch. Tickets, cost­ ing £8 for adults and £5 for children, available from Bernard Parfitt or Cath Bywater.


Weekend Masses at St Mary’s RC Church are at the usual times of 6 p.m. Sat­ urday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday.


Safari The Safari Supper held by St Nicholas’s Church on Saturday was a huge success, raising £800 for church funds. Differ­ ent courses were served at members' houses and about 70 people enjoyed the various fare served up.


Thanks go to the organisers, Angela Whitwell


and Cathryn Bristol.


Bowls The September flood­ lit singles competi­ tion is continuing at


Sabden Bowling Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout Septem­ ber. Spectators are always welcome to see the high standard of bowling from players from all over the area.


Evensong There will be a special service of evensong in St Nicholas’s Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. It is being organised by Mrs Susan Cropper for the Clitheroe branch of the Lan­ cashire Ladies NFU. The service is open to all.


The church’s PCC meeting is next Thursday at 7-30 p.m.


Coffee There will be a coffee morning for Cancer Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event on Friday, September 28th, at Littlemoor House, Sabden, from 10-30 a.m. Admis­ sion is £1.


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