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playing throughout. Help is urgently needed, especially with the catering.


Fete With the fete fast approaching - on Sunday, July 8th - it is time to start think- ing about entering LunCn CODCert the competitions. The lunchtime con- Schedules are avail- cert next Thursday


able from Kath (01254 820898) or Gill (01254 820378). Competitions include a lion mask from a paper plate for the under-eights, a paint­ ed egg for the eight to 13s and the popular decorated doily for both age groups.


Adult competitions include an all-green arrangement in a recycled container and a wedding invi­ tation. Make sure you take your entries to the Memorial Hall before 10-30 a.m. on July 8th.


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Open gandens Holy service ’I’his year, 13 gardens The Rev. David will be opened, some Noblet will conduct for the first time, at the Knowle Green Open Garden Festi­ val in July.


In the village hall there will be an exhi- bition by local artists, refreshments Godzone wi


will be available and there will be piano


over the weekend is asked to call 01254 878447.


MELLOR.


Anyone who can Parish COUncil spare a few hours


At the meeting of Mellor Parish Coun­ cil, concern was expressed about the sand pit in Mellor


in Knowle Green Village Hall will fea­ ture Unit Six. The concert starts at midday and places can be booked by telephoning 01254 826948.


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I’be Ladies Communi­ ty Priendsbip Club will meet on Mon­ day at 2 p.m. in Langho Methodist Church.


The speaker will be Cbris Robert, who about Bogus


will talk “ Fighting


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lu iov in g im p o ss i- Helping hand ble to keep animals from fouling the con­ tents, as the fencing is unsatisfactory and there are dangers with the gating arrangements, also replacement sand of the special type is costly.


n the interest of chil­ dren’s health, the council has reluc­ tantly decided that the sand pit will have to be removed and, if at all possible, a new piece of play equipment will be purchased.


both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 10- 30 a.m. morning worship and Bap­ tism services on Sun-


church at 3-30 p.m. on Tuesday.


bo held with officials at BAE Systems about the impending developiment at Samlosbury. Some 1,400 staff employed on the site and the effect on Mellor’s roads is a matter of major con­ cern.


speaker will be Mr Martin Dunn.


NEWTON


ton wi, Mrs Sheila Parish plan Bowles, welcomed A group is to be guest speaker Mr formed to undertake


Mel Diack, of Whal- ley. He spoke about his life and involve­ ment as a youth vol­ unteer, mentor and advocate of 20 local, regional and nation­ al organisations, including Prince’s


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There were many stories - some sad |


people to achieve a more fulfilling life.


Mr Diack told of his winning of the National Lottery Local Legend Award and of raising £350,000 for youth projects.


additional Mrs Lesley Lohoo


are to be thanked and con­ gratulated Mr Diack on his dedica­ tion and enthusiasm for such a cause.


day in St Leonard’s Construction traffic Winner of the compe- Church, Langho. will use the East tition wiis Mrs Mar- bo in Gate entrance and ion Fogg.


Branch Road will At the next meeting also be affected.


on July 4th, the


Clowns: booby, Dorothy and the Dizzy Young Chix.


a parish plan to gather information and opinions about the village of New­ ton. The meeting will be held in the village hall on June ASCOt t03 25th at 7-30 p.m. Summer dresses and


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and others uplifting Summer lunch - of helping young


There will be a taste of summer when All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, holds a salmon and straw­ berry lunch at Standen Hall on July 15th. Tickets are available at £12 for adults and £2 for


dren. There will be stalls, games and a


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wo'rthy Waste paper It is waste paper day in Pendleton on Tuesday. Please leave papers in the bags provided.


Waste paper The fortnightly collec­ tion of waste paper will take place in Read and Simon- stone on Monday. Please leave white sacks out early.


Using a variety of St MSfy S props Mrs Kingston Pupils of St Mary’s RC School enjoyed a visit from the Happy


talk about Eastern dance. She explained the origins of the traditions of the dances and said the popular belly danc­ ing formed only a small part in he great variety of styles in the culture of the dance in the Middle and near East.


hats will be the order of the day at the Ladies’ Ascot Afternoon Tea being held at the Ribch- ester Arms, Ribch- ester, next Thursday, Members had enjoyed June 21st, from 2 to an outing to see 5 p.m.


“Swan Lake” at The event is in aid of Blackburn and look


Breast Cancer Care, with proceeds going


primary age chil- Special guests are


Margaret O’Dono- hoe, of Vine House, and Beverley Taylor, of St Catherine’s Hospice. The enter­ tainment will be by Ian Ashworth on the organ.


RIMINGTON Whist drive A


^hoto display The librarian at Read Library is still will­ ing to accept photo­ graphs of people places and events in the area. Jackie will arrange to have them copied and the display will take place this month during opening hours. It is expected to bo w’ell-supported and create a great deal of interest.


Lunch club 'The monthly lunch club will be held in Read United Reformed Church, East View, on Tues­ day at 12-30 p.m. New members wel­ come, but call Mrs Ann Wild by Sunday to book.


Thursday between 2 and 4 p.m. to play games.


management com­ mittee of Rimington Memorial Institute, supper was served. MCs were Mrs E. Jackson and Mrs E. Hartley.


Whist winners: Ladies - Mrs T. Robinson, Mrs E. Edmondson, Mrs G. Capstick. Gents - Mr’T. Shaw, Mr K. Tennant, Mrs M. Robinson.


Dominoes: Mr R. Knight, Mrs Black- more, Mr G. Berry, Mr P. Metcalfe, Mrs A. Taylor, Mrs Cook.


Raffle: Mrs S. Barker, IV


The Over 50s Club Eastem dance still meets every ^^e meeting of


.co.uk taking you to local jobs


Quiz Winners of the quiz held in Read Consti­ tutional Club was U- Me-and-Us, cap­ tained by Billy Woods. Second were Cliviger Clowns, third Four Gals and One Guy. Booby prize went to The Pick Five.


Miss M. Bairstow, Mrs J. Joyce, Mrs C. Knowles, Mrs J. Hartley.


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Rimington WI, pres­ ident Mrs Jean Kerr


welcomed an excel­ lent attendance and thanked everyone who had helped make the Border Group meeting such a happy occasion. She congratulated member Mrs Lynne Pate on completing the half-marathon by moonlight to


Results of the quiz the • previous week were: 1, One Gal and Guest speaker was Three Guys; 2, Last Mrs Anne Kingston, Chance: 3, Cliviger who entertained


forward to more trips in the summer.


to Vine House and Mrs Nina Healey St Catherine’s Hos- asked that entry pice.


forms for the Clitheroe Area WI show be returned to her before July 12th. The show takes place on July 28th.


It is hoped to place a new WI noticeboard in the memorial institute to mark the GOth anniversary of the branch. Birth­ day greetings were


At the monthly whist VolunteerS and domino drive, Rimington Recreation organised by tbe Association is look-


p.m. Please come Rose queen along if you can Glorious weather help, no experience is greeted the new rose necessary just a will­ ing pair of hands. For further details, call John Parker on 01200 445272.


ing for volunteers to help with the main­ tenance and upkeep of the park and play­ ing field. Working parties will start on Tuesday at 7-30


SABDEN I he second annual vil- . . .


lage open bowling competition and barbecue is being held on Saturday, June 30th. It will raise funds for Sab­ den War Memorial Trust.


A fun “round robin” bowls competition, starting at 1 p.m., is open to anyone interested in taking part - even if they have never tried bowling before. Tro­ phies for the winner and runner-up have been donated by the Trust.


raise funds for St The barbecue-run by Catherine’s Hospice, club member Preston............. AbadaHah Sayer- will be served from 3 p.m. onwards. There will also be refresh-


enthralled her audi­ ence with her skilful and graceful inter­ pretation of the music. She was warmly thanked by Mrs E. Robinson. Mrs Kingston judged the competi­ tion tor a pretty handkerchief, won by Mrs Jackson, Mrs C. Knowles and Mrs A. Seed.


on noon. After school, pupils stayed on tor the popular table tennis and sports club session, in which they can take part in various activ­ ities. Tuesday morning is swim­ ming at Padiham Pool, after school on Wednesdays is net- ball and Thursdays is rounders after school.


ments available in over white net the clubhouse and underskirts, other activities The cushion bearer include a raffle, was Master Christo- tombola, and a n am e -th e -g ian t teddy competition. Tickets for the whole event are £5 per adult and £3 for children aged 14 and under. You can


either buy them in Attractions included advance or on the


day.


flower stalls, tombo­ las, a children’s lucky dip and a 24-prize raffle, with prizes donated by members of the parish.


Tree Theatre Group On Sunday the vicar, Monday after-


ry, led the two queens and their ret­ inues, the Brownies and members of the congregation in a procession of witness around the village, accompanied by Earby Brass Band. The men of the church carried the banners and a serv­ ice in church fol­ lowed.


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On Wednesday even- a busy week is in store ing, pupils who are for Sabden Primarv


leaving this summer took part in a family Mass at St Augus­ tine’s School, Billing- ton, and there will be an intake parents’ evening at the Billington school next Wednesday. Next Tuesday pupils will take part in the annual small schools swimming gala at Padiham Pool.


expressed by Mrs E. Garden party Jackson.


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invites all villagers to its annual garden


party on Saturday in the church grounds at 2 p.m., or inside if


School pupils next week. Tuesday secs pupils taking part in the annual swim­ ming gala at Padi­ ham Pool at 7 p.m. On Wednesday afternoon, 10 mem­ bers of Class 1 will be involved in a rounders tourna­ ment at Whalley School playing fields at 1-30 p.m. and this class will also be vis­ iting Gawthorpe Hall on Thursday. There will be a soc­ cer academy in school on Friday morning.


wet. There will be S e r v I c eS


lots of stalls and This weekend's servlc- attractions, as well as afternoon tea, a raffle and tombola.


queen at St Nicholas’s Church, 11-year-old Megan Armstrong, who was crowned during the annual parish garden party on Saturday by retiring queen Maisie Dugdale.


Her attendants, Han­ nah Archer, Raye Gould, Emily Greenhalgh and Annie Finnegan, wore purple satin


es in the village churches are as fol­ lows: Baptist Church, Clitheroe Road, 10 a.m. on Sunday, with Mr Geoffrey Burrows: Methodist church, Wesley Street, 9-30 a.m. sacrament with the Rev. Denise Free: 9-30 a.m. St Nicholas’s Church, Wesley Street, fami­ ly eucharist with the Rev. Jim Holt. St Mary’s RC Church, Whalley Road, Masses at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday.


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pher Archer. Around 250 people attended the garden party in the sunshine, which was opened by TV actor John Mc.Mdle and raised £1,200 for church funds.


Reminder All members of Simonstone with Read WI who are entering items at the Clitheroe Area WI Show on July 28th should bring their entry forms to the June 21st meeting.


Guest speaker at this meeting, to be held in the Old School hall at 7-30 p.m., will be Dr Brian Barnes.


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He will be speaking about “The Medici­ nal and Culinary Uses of Wild Flow­ ers” . The competi­ tion will be for the most aromatic tussle mussie, a posy of herbs with a rosebud in the middle.


Mothers’ Union The summer evening outing of the Moth­ ers’ Union at St Peter’s, Simonstone, will take place on Wednesday when they will visit Wad- dow Hall, near Clitheroe. The menu list is at the back of church.


Book sale A book stall is being held at the home of Lucy at G Lawrence Avenue, Simonstone, on Saturday between 1-30 and 3 p.m. There will be plenty of bargains at low prices.


Proceeds are for the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event. Lucy who cel­ ebrates her birthday on July 8th will be runnining the Race for Life with her auntie and grand­ mother at Townloy Park, Burnley, on that day. ■


the sun began to set and members retired to the pavilion for refeshments.


Mrs Margaret Harri­ son was thanked for hosting and organis­ ing the evening.


Members will be visit­ ing Gardenmakers, near Settle, on Wednesday evening for a tour of the cen­ tre and supper.


Also a visit to Alston Hall has been arranged for August 15th when Mr Peter McKenna will talk about antiques and value any contribu­ tions.


A leaflet inviting small groups to tour the magistrates’ court in Blackburn was read.


The reading group will meet at Mrs Margaret Binder’s home to discuss the book “ Chocolat” and the craft group will meet in the new village hall today and on June 28th.


The speaker at the meeting on July 4th will be Claire Dakin, who will talk on crafts, and the com­ petition is for a small piece of your own work.


of children on the streets is increasing, as more parents die from the Aids pan­ demic.


On Sunday, at 2 p.m. preacher at the church anniversary service will be the Rev. Geoffrey Ped­ die.


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.


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Excellent show Organisers of a new-to you fashion show and sale on Thurs­ day were inundated with comments about how enjoyable the event was and questions about when another was to take place.


Models from as young as 12, plus one man, took part and all, who either attend Whalley Methodist Church or Sunday school, obviously enjoyed themselves.


Grease night Waddington Sports, Social and Playing Fields Committee require your compa­ ny for their annual fancy dress party on Saturday from 8- 30p.m. on Wadding­ ton village playing fields.


The theme this year is “Grease” , although fancy dress is option­ al.


Young Farmers Slaidburn Young Farmers met on Monday for a visit to Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream Parlour at Hawkshead Farm, Clayton-le-Dale. Members were shown how ice cream was made and sam­ pled lots of different flavours. Thanks were given by Jessica Dodd.


Next Monday’s meet­ ing, at 7 p.m. prompt, is a visit to Laund Farm, Chip­ ping, by kind per­ mission of Mr and Mrs Stott.


you won't be disappointed!


Interesting & unusual pieces of Victorian & Edwardian pine furniture restored & poiished on the premises. We also make • Pine Wardrobes • Welsh Dressers • Drawers • Bookcases • Tables • Chairs


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WI bowling Members of Slaidburn WI gathered on a sunny evening at the village bowling green. Some 20 ladies were formed into teams of four, with experienced bowlers on hand to help.


The music is as you would expect for the night, and the tick­ ets cost £5 each and are available from Waddington Post Office or on the door.


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Anniversary The West Bradford Methodist Church anniversary weekend begins on Saturday with a coffee and gateau morning in aid of the Karibuni Trust.


The event runs from 10-30 a.m. to noon and admission is £2, which includes coffee and gateau.


The Karibuni Trust is the chosen charity of this year's district network president Mrs Pat Peddie.


The Trust aims to raise awareness about the plight of


■ children living on the streets and in the slums of Kenya, and to raise money to support projects to meet their needs.


Play stopped when Every day the number


The show was com­ pered by Sheila Rel- ton and thanks were expressed by Ange- line Whittingham. It raised £492.50 for church funds with a jumble sale on Sat­ urday making an additonal £235.


The ABC club will hold a Teddy bears’ picnic in Clitheroe Castle grounds on Saturday. Bring a picnic, a rug, family and friends and a teddy or other cud­ dly toy. Inquiries to Wendy Bridgeman on 01200 424C59.


A barbecue will follow the Sunday school anniversary celebra­ tions on July 1st, while on July 14th there will be a table top sale and straw­ berry tea in the church garden.


Polish trip All those going on the trip from the English Martyrs’ RC Church to Poland are invited to a gathering in the presbytery on June 27th, at 7 p.m. This will give everyone the chance to meet each other and gain information about the trip.


Outing The summer outing of Whalley Christian Action Group to Gujarat Hindu Cen­ tre, Preston, leaves at 6-15 p.m. on Wednesday. Contact Sylvia Ireland on 01254 822325.


There was an excellent attendance at the joint service at the church on Trinity Sunday, w'hich was followed by refresh­ ments provided by


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tournament, the girls’ team were fourth and in the cricket tournament the girls’ team came second.


Children from Schools Out were welcomed at Thursday’s after school service in the parish church. Chil­ dren should be col­ lected from the club and consent forms for them to attend are needed.


Those who sponsored the Schools’ Out team in the Race for Life on Tuesday evening are asked to send their money as soon as possible. The team completed the race in 42 minutes.


Monthly ramble It was an ideal evening for walking when a small party, led by Alan Bowles, took a ramble which led from Whalley Arches along the river, via Calder- stones then across Mitton Road and on to Brookhouse Farm.


MEGAN ARMSTRONG, the new rose queen at St Nicholas’s Church, Sabden, with attendants Christopher Archer, Hannah Archer, Raye Gould, Emily Greenhalgh and Annie Finnegan. For full story, see Sabden news section on page 12. (T100607-3)


the Thursday Group. The collec­ tion of £160 was given to the Action Group.


Rock show Children at Whalley Primary School have


begun learning the songs from the Queen musical in the West End for the “Schools Will Rock You” production to take place at the end of term.


Some older pupils have taken part in the Passport to Safer cycling organised by the police and helped by staff and parents.


In the Ribble Valley schools’ football


The group headed back through fields to Shaw House Farm and across the cricket ground. Hav­ ing walked for about five miles, they stopped to examine views and wildlife, including a heron, a stoat and a badger.


The next walk organ­ ised by Whalley Christian Group is on Friday, July 13th, setting off outside the Methodist church at 7 p.m.


Winners At Saturday’s social evening of Whalley senior citizens win­ ners were: Whist, Ladies - Mrs G. Walmsley and Mrs H. Hardy. Gents - Mrs D. Farnsworth and Mr J. White- head. Dominoes, Mrs J. Peel and Mr F. Peel. The group


meets on Saturday at 6-30 p.m. in the Methodist church hall.


Cancellation Illness of the artiste has meant that the musical afternoon in the village hall on Sunday has had to be postponed. A new date has not yet been arranged.


Pizzeria’s preview


boost for Childline A SNEAK preview of the Ribble Valley’s most hotly anticipated new eating place will raise money for the charity Child- Line.


The Olive Press pizzeria, bar and grill will open at the former Ethos Gallery, in A’ork Street, Clitheroe on Saturday, June 23rd, but there is an opportunity to be the first to sample its authentic Italian cuisine at a pre-opening charity night next Thurs­ day, June 21st.


Half of all the proceeds from the event will go to ChildLine, the charity which offers help to children needing someone to talk to.


The new restaurant is part of the Heath- cotes group, headed by renowned chef Paul Heathcote. The Olive Press portfo­ lio is just one part of the successful group, with Olive Press pizzerias already well established in Preston, Manchester, Liv­ erpool, Warrington and Bolton. They were recently voted the country’s ninth best value restaurant in a national news­ paper poll. Diners at the charity night will enjoy com­ plimentary Champagne and canapes on arrival, followed by dinner from the set a la carte menu. To book for the charity night, call 01772 259609.


The new restaurant is also joining forces with the Academy of Culinary Arts in its “adopt a school” initiative. Next Tues­ day, pupils from St Michael and St John’s School, Clitheroe, will visit the Olive Press for an interactive session on a vari­ ety of food education-related issues.


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