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Monthly munch Grindleton Methodist Church’s monthly three course lunch is being served next Wednesday from noon in the hall.


The main course of meat and potatoo pie will be followed by a choice of desserts and tea or coffee.


A minimum donation of £3, and booking by this Friday


Mother's Day serv­ ice at 11 a.m., parishioners will enjoy singing hymns to the accompani­ ment of their organ, safely returned from its trip to Wales for restoration work.


congregation will ho presented with prim­ roses to mark Moth­ er's Day


evening, are asked Flea Market for by anyone who Spring is in the air and would like to enjoy it must bo time to this meal with old or new friends. Please contact Mark or Karen Sleet, tel. 01200 422392 to book.


decluttor... again. The Friends of St Joseph's School are


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Flower classes The ladies of Hurst Green arc being offered the chance to have the best-dis­ played daffs in the Rihbic Valley. Vil­ lager Mrs Jean Kor- tekaas, well known for her florlslry skills, is holding another series of flower arranging classes in the Memo­ rial Hall, this time with a spring theme. The classes, which are open to all, will be held on March 21st and 28th and April 4 th, starling at 7-30 p.m. and costing £3 per person.


If you would like to attend the first cla.ss, please bring two Imnches of daffodils, a l)unch of tulips and some pussy willow. I'Mr further informa­ tion ring Mrs Gill McDonnell (01254 826378).


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Hurst Green Wl meets next Thurs­ day, at 7-30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. The evening will have a Spanish theme, with mem­ bers enjoying “Pael­ la and Plonk”.


If you would like to attend, but have not


.vet signed up, ple:use give your name to


Mrs Gill McDonnell by tomorrow (Fri­ day).


St John’s Mother's Day present problems have been solved by the parish­ ioners of St John's Church. On Satur­ day, there will be a craft afternoon, where partici|)ants (both adults and children) will be able to make cards and gifts for all ages, with an emphasis on gifts for mothers. Each activity will cost between 50p and £2, with refreshments available. 'There will also he a Bring and Buy cake stall. The


a table-top sale in the Memorial Hall in aid of school funds. If you would like to book a table to sell off all your unwant­ ed treasures, please contact Mrs Mary Mann (01254 826276) or Mrs Helen McKell 101251 826179). The sale will be held on Sunday, May 27th, from 1 to 4 jxm.


Bowling Club Members of Hurst Green Bowling Club have two events to look forward to before the end of this month. On March 25th, the new pavil­ ion will bo opened at 2 p.m., after months of fund-raising and planning.


Members are also IJreparing for the forthcoming race night, being held in the Bayley Arms on l''riday, March 30th. All the hor.ses have been “bought”, but punters are still needed! The “book­ maker” will open for business at 7-15 j).m., with the first race due to begin around 8 p.m. Money from the event is going to the club, but there' will also he a raffle in aid of Dorian House.


welcome return visit to Knowle Green Village Hall on Sat­ urday, March 24th at 7-30p.m. Tickets are £6.50 including a light


supper,


obtained by phoning 01254 878447.


During the service. B a rg a in s all the ladies in the


being held in Knowle


offering an incentive Lunch COncert this year, by holding


Green Village Hall on March 31st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. To book a table, which costs £6, telephone 01254 878447.


The lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Village Hall on Thursday March 22nd, will feature Heather Moseley on cello and Russell Lomas on piano. Heather is coming to the end of her studies at Cains College, Cambridge and has recently performed the Elgar Cello Con­ certo with the Leeds College of Music Orchestra. One of the Beethoven cello sonatas will be included in the pro­ gramme which starts at midday. To book telephone 01254 S26948.


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PUPILS at a Valley school have having more information would been learning about Fairtrade encourage people to buy more produce.


Lessons about Fairtrade goods.


As part of their work Year 5, The pupils also learnt about youngsters from Oakhill Col- countries that produce fairly lege, Whalley, paid a visit to traded products and put togeth- Booths.


They quizzed shoppers about Our photograph shows pupils their knowledge of fairly traded with their Fairtrade display, products to discover whether


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was led by Mrs Edith Isaacs, wife of the minister. She opened with “Praise My Soul the King of Heavon”and prayers


Holy service The Rev. David Noblet will conduct both the 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 10- 30 a.m. parish com­ munion services on Sunday. At 10-30 Afterwards Mrs Julie a.m. there will bo a Holland read a poem


special service for Mothering Sunday.


Friendship club The L:Klies Communi­ ty Friendship Cluh will meet on Monday


Whist drive


domino event at Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall will be on Monday at 7-30 p.m. and admission is £1 which includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.


"'hist and iMEltiiORI Ladies’ Day


Friends of Salem Con- Church service gregational Chapel, Mellor Methodists


History group “Early Japanese Aggression in World War II” is the title of the discu.ssion being organized by the History of Warfare Group which next meet in Knowle Green Village Hall on Friday, March 23rd at 7-30 p.m. Everyone is most welcome at these meeting and admis­ sion is free.


craft afternoon will COHCert run from 2 to 5 p.m.. Popular local singer in the old school hall, and entertainer, Lor-


Martin Top, cele brated Ladies’ Day on Sunday. The morning service was led by Mi.ss Mar­ garet lJuckworth, of Clitheroe, and in her message she spoke of understanding God’s love and grace for us and in return we sur­ render our lives to his control.


During the service Mrs Sylvia Ranee and Mrs Sandra Lund read passages from the Bihle.


On Sunday, during the raine, is making a The afternoon worship


Miss Duckworth closed the service by singing a solo “Now I Belong to Jesus'


had another “do-it- yourself” service on


Sunday. The nomi­ nated preacher was unable to attend at the last minute and the senior steward Mrs Shirley Heaton, assisted by her hus­ band, Ivor, led the service. Hymns were chosen by the con­ gregation and Mr Heaton spoke about his recent visit to 'Thailand. He described in detail the appalling situa­ tion in the prisons in that country and the pleasure a visit from outside gave to the unfortunate prison-


Methodist Church The guest speaker will bo Mrs Jean Sur­ rey whoso talk will be “Great Grand­ mother’s Work Box”


Mrs Maureen Taylor read from the Bible the passage of Mary annointing Jesus with expensive per­ fume, and Mrs Isaacs explained that real Christians had a fragrance about their lives.


entitled “Christ has no hands , but our


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Lord’s supper was served at the close.


Organist for the day was Mrs Ethel Hart­ ley and refreshments were served after the morning service.


Railways At the meeting of Mit- ton Wl guest speak­ er Mr Allan Davis, of Longridge, told how two Victorian men Mr 'Thomas Baty and Mr 'Thomas Fleming became


involved, from 1836- 1846, in the con­


were led by Miss Cut an(d trim Margaret Kenyon.


ors. He has travelled this fascinating story far and wide distrib- to life by Mrs Edna uting Bibles and sto- Clarkson, rics about his e.xperi- Mrs Clarkson also onces merit wider cir- gave a report on the dilation.


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perform various duties in church.


Coffee and biscuits will be served after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sun­ day. This is a new innovation which it is hoped will be suc­ cessful in the future.


Opportunity A “Comedy Evening” is being organised by Mr and Mrs Peter and Pam Jelley to take place in late September. All pro­ ceeds will be for the St John’s Church Development Fund.


in front of an audi­ ence and fancy your­ self as a stand-up comedian or frus­ trated magician, can sing or dance come­ dy routines please let them know of our speciality party piece and they will build it into the programme they are preparing. Tel. 01282 774306.


If you can perform er a display for their classroom. Quiz


spring council meet­ ing, held in South-


'hc war memorial , plantation has 1 ■'“ ■dont Mrs Sheila


Last Chance on a tie- break with Three Guys and a Gal, with their superior knowl­ edge of bank robber Ronnie Briggs. Third were Three chix and


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“cut and trim” as a Laycock for the Coffee moming result of sterling arrangement of In order to celebrate work by specialist , spring flowers, tree surgeons which ^ m e e t i n g is


received a welcome Bowles thanked Mrs p «


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Council a consider­ able sum. Fallen trees have been removed and other trees pruned and the whole area has been tidied uj).


cost Mel lor Parish °’i April 4 th at 7-45 p.m. in Whalley Methodist Church hall.


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escapades round and about, and some­ times in, St Hubert’s Church. Other wild animals and birds in the neighbourhood


the daily life of the


church, its saints, and the priest. Thanks were expressed to him by Mrs M. McPherson.


A competition for a bookmark, judged by Fr Chaloner, was won by Mrs C. Knowles (1st and


Thistlethwaite


gave a report on the spring council meet­ ing at Southport, during which certifi-


April 3rd meeting is Mr Brian Barnes


whose subject will be “Spanish Ifomes and


play their part too Annual drlvG giving their views of


domino drive organ­ ised by the committo and members of Rimington Wl was well patronised.


annual whist and .


A pie and peas supper was served and .MCs were Mrs E. Hanley (dominoes) and Mrs E. Jackson (whist i.


2nd) and Mrs A. Whist winners were: Seed.


Barker. Gents-Mr J. Kenyon, Mrs J. Stainton, .Mrs E. Ireland.


cates for 60 years Wl Dominoes: Mrs K. membership were Nowell, Mrs R. presented to Mrs E. Jackson, Miss M. Bairstow and Mrs Seed. Mrs F. Ingleby


who was unable to Raffle: Miss M


Winners of the quiz Further details w'ere held in Read Consti- given of the 60th tutiona! Club, were anniversary week-


Qird, when a celebra-


tory dinner will he held on Otober 13th, with a special service the following day at Salem Congregation­ al Chapel.


from Avenue.


Ian. Booby went to a The annual border respectable team group meeting will take place in the


the 80th anniversary of the Mothers’ Union Blackburn Diocese, a coffee morning and chat will be held at 1 Nowell Grove, Read, between 10 a.m. and noon next Thursday. Everyone welcome.


the Youfig Farmers Friendly Circle rt 2 p.m. in Langho Communion of the favourable comment Clithoroe Fire Sta- the United Reformed


tion for a very informative talk on the day-to-day run­ ning of the station and health and safe­ ty on the farm.


'Thanks were expressed to the fire fighters by Robert Cowgill and Oliver Bristol.


were hand-made wooden models of sleepers, tracks and wagons. 'Thanks were expressed to Mr Davis for bringing


struction and financ­ ing the gravity rail­ way which ran from Longridge to Pre­ ston. Over the last 20 years Mr Davis has researched in great depth the operating techniques of that ora, of transporting stone from Lon- gridgo quarry to dif- Mothering ferent parts of Lan- 'The Mothering Sun- cashiro. On display day service in St


Gardeners watch out, the Young Farmers’ Club muck hall will take place on March 24th. Manure is available by the bag, barrow or trailer load.


To order yours just tel. Jamie on 07816 845035. All proceeds to charity.


tar for the chorus ‘custodian, is very Members of Clithoroe A well-attended meet- “ Father We Adore plc:ised and the work Young Farmers’ ing of Read Friendly You”.


attracted Club met at Circle took place in


Church, when those present were taken on an extended tour of Shetland. 'The many aspects of its


described together with its extensive barren panorama.


The next meeting is on April 3rd.


Due to the efforts of Mrs N. Healey and others a waste paper bin is now in situ at the institute. Collec­ tions will be made fortnightly on a 'Tuesday. No brown paper or cardboard for the present and please no paper to be left outside the bin.


ancient history and The resolution to be Prayer meetings are buildings were voted on at the held at the Baptist


A red hawthorn tree, planted by Riming­ ton Wl several years ago had blown down in the gales. Thanks were expressed to Mr L. Sllverwood and Mr W. Smith for replanting it and making it safe.


AGM in London, will be the closure of community hospi­ tals.


Two cats President of Riming­ ton Wl Mrs Jean Kerr welcomed everyone to the


Mrs L. Pate, Mrs M. Duffy and Mrs C. Little. She also intro­ duced Fr John Chaloner, of Dunsop Bridge, who gave an


John’s Church, Read, will bo at 11 a.m. when members of the Mothers’ Union and Sunday School children will


meeting, including Town crier Mrs Presto Puppets three new members Knowles announced


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There is an important meeting at Down- ham Village Hall on April 25th at 7 p.m. entitled “The Great Milk Debate”. Those who are con­ cerned about the dif­ ficulties put upon the dairy farmers are urged to go along,


about Koko and stall was manned by Miss Mac” his two cats who have inspired him to write several delightful


entertaining talk A Fairtrade Fortnight Mrs H. Burnham


many forthcoming village and local events. Birthday greetings were expressed by Mrs M. Silverwood.


Church on the first Wednesday of each month at 7-30 p.ni. and are open to all. Lent Fellowship meetings are held on Thursday evenings in Lent at St Mary's presbytery at 7 p.in. They begin with a light meal followetl by a discussion, films


or tapes. Puppets


ance, arranged by the Sabden Spot On group, in St Nicholas's Church Hall, on Saturday, March 24th, at 3-30 p.m. costing £4 for adults and £2.50 children.


Sive a perform- Oaiin Uluil


books about their 'The speaker at the and Mrs L. Marklew Tickets can be bought


with a variety of at Sabden Primary treats on offer.


School or by ringing Adrian Burton from Lancasliire Performance


memorial institute ScrvICGS on May 16th.


The Baptist Church in


Sabden holds its Mothering Sunday service at 10 a.m. to be taken by Mr Brian Fisher.


The 9-30 a.m. service at Sabden Methodist Church in Wesley Street will be led by Mrs Anne Pawsoii. Celebrant at St Nicholas's Church for the 9-30 a.m. family Eucharist will be the Rev. Jim Holt. St Mary's RC Church holds its usual weekend Mass­ es at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sun­ day.


be at the meeting Rairstow-, .Aliss J. receiving hers from Mrs Kerr.


ton Wl Mrs J. Ken- expressed thanks to all who had helped and supported the effort.


-- of Riming-


Knight, Mrs 11. Wolfenden, .Mr R. Eden, Mrs A. Tay­ lor, Mrs V. Giles.


Thistlethwaite. Mrs J. Kerr, Mr J. Pye, Mrs Davies, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite.


Mrs D. Hogg. Mrs M. Jackson, Mrs E.


Gardens” illustrated with slides.


Concert


A charity concert for Christian Aid is being held in St Mary’s Hall on Fri­ day, May 18th. Tick­ ets are £7 and the concert features Peter Holden. There will be a pie and peas supper and you should take your own drinks.


Bowling Weather permitting, Sabden Bowling


events and competi- After SChOOl lions including a spe-


Green will open on Members also dis- Saturday, March cussed plans for a 31st, after the Presi- covered walkway on dents Coffee Morn- Rig west side of the ing from 10 a.m. to green,


noon in the club- Neighbours of the house. Everyone is welcome to call into the coffee morning when there will be a tombola, raffle and cakes for sale. Tick­ ets are £2 . Annual club subs can be paid during the morning. They are the same as last year, following a decision by members at the annual meet­ ing last Tuesday. Subs are: £25 full member, £23 over- 60s, £8 juniors and £5 social members.


AGM The Bowling Club’s 19th annual meeting was attended by 29 members and sup­ porters. It was opened by vice-chair


who will continue to hold the role for a second year, thanked the committee for their work during 2006 and hoped for another successful season. It was agreed that John Boocock will take over as president for two years from 2008 to 2010. Treasurer Alan


Whalley thanked the Village News, which is run by the Cap- stick family, for their help with the 70 Club, which is an important source of funding. Chairman Alun Parfitt was away, so vice-chair­ man Peter Harper reported on the club’s successful year, both in bowling and socially, and gave a vote of thanks to greenkeeper Alan Whalley and his assistants, John Boocock and Ian Cartwright for their


cial competition in support of Sabden War Memorial Turst. He thanked Pauline Stansfield for drawing in spon­ sorship for the flood­ lit singles competi­ tion that now attracts top bowlers from across North­ ern England.


hard work. Secre- Please call Dilys tary John Pilkington Day if you are inter- outlined forthcoming ested.


club will be consult­ ed for their opinions. Club officers and the committee were re­ elected en-bloc. Liz McGinley will join the committee of Leo Clarkson, Colin Embley, Peter Harp­ er, Sam Mount, Jil- lian Nicholson, Anita Whalley, Mar-


Community after­ school events are being held at Sabden Primary School. On Mondays anyone is welcome to join the children for dance sessions with Mrs Tattersall, from 3-30 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesdays there is cheerleading with Tracey from Sander­ son’s Dance School, from 3-30 p.m. to 4- 15 p.m. for children and adults. On Thursdays for an hour from 3-30 p.m. for children only there is sport with Adam Lakeland, either indoors or on the yard, depending on the weather. Also on Thursdays there is an ICT Club with


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tyre, a vice-chairman of the Lancashire Frederation of WIs. Mrs McEntyre pre­


sented plans for a VVaddleTS joint meeting with


the National Farm­ ers’ Union, to be held on April 25th at 7 p.m. in Downham Village Hall, to dis­ cuss the present posi­ tion of the dairy


GueSeakerwasMr


who gave an interest­ ing and amusing lec­ ture on “The Life of John Betjeman” and read some of his best-known poems. He was thanked by Mrs Pat Garnett.


Waddlers, the carer and toddler group of W a d d i n g t o n Methodist Church, will be enjoying Red


Peter Houldsworth up in as much red as be dressing


possible and giving all this week’s subs to “Comic Relief”. Present and former members are invited to join in the fun of “The Big One”!


Entertainment Mrs Barrett from 3- ^ competition for a W a d d i n g t o n


30 D.m. to 4-30 o m Poetry book was won Methodist Church for all ages.


Mrs June Carr. with a Lancashire


man is Alun Parfitt; winners at St Marys reported on the evening, at 730 p.m. secretary, John Pilk­ ington; treasurer, Alan Whalley; assis­ tant treasurer, Jillian Nicholson. Letters of thanks are being sent to retiring commit­ tee members Peter Shipston, Keith and Pauline Stansfield.


RC Church over the past weeks have been Mrs Dee Bottoms, Mrs Claire Firth and Mr Alan Dewhurst. The congregation held a collection for CAFOD last week and raised £208.


Peter Harper. Presi- PlSfltS d p t John Cropper, The annual plant sale organised by Sabden Holme Committee is taking place again this year. Order forms are included in the Good News mag­ azine that should have gone to every household so please remember to fill them in and they will be collected by a Holme Committee member. If you have not received an order form or want to order over the phone


The plants will be delivered to your door on May 19th and all the money raised from the sale of the plants, hang­ ing baskets and pots, goes


directly


towards events for the village such as the carol service and rOemS bonfire celebrations. At the meeting of The Holme Commit- Slaidburn Wl presi-


tee is looking for new members to help out at village events.


dent Mrs Mary Parker introduced Mrs Diana McEn-


Brownies The Sabden Brownie Pack has re-opened after a short break. The group is now run by Brown Owl Sarah Greenhalgh, with


Owl Nicky Fox. It meets


in St


Nicholas’s Church from 6 p.m. to 7-30 p.m. on Tuesdays.


ISIMONSTONEi Mothering


pleasecaTlDiiysDay The Mothering Sim­ on 01282 778464. day and family com-


Simonstone on Sun­ day.


Tiny trumpet A music group for babies and children up to the age of five with their parents or carers will be held at Sawley Village Hall on Monday after­ noons. Tiny Trum­ pets Music Group will be up and run­ ning from April 16th.


Tawny Owl Teresa Yerkess and Snowy Slaidburn


St John talk Young


Farmers met on Monday for a talk by Gary Taylor, of the St John Ambulance. Tim Ankers gave a vote of thanks.


Next Monday’s meet­ ing is a visit to the vets at 54 Preston Road, in Longridge. Members are asked to meet at the vet's surgerj' at 7-30 p.m.


munion service will Slaidburn Young be held at 10 a.m. in Farmers are also St Peter’s Church, hosting the regional


quiz night. This is to be held at the Hark to Bounty, Slaid­ burn, at 7-30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25th. Teams of four should be entered with Christine by Thurs­ day, March 22nd, on 07815099748 or 01200 448631. The cost is £4 per person, including supper.


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Meditation


' by Mrs Ann Whitak- presents an evening The date published for liamett and of music and humour


Peter Wright. Chair- The £20 bonus ball Mrs Margaret Pinder flavour this Saturday


spring council meet- The evening is pre- ing held in South- sented by a group port.


keep Lancashire Responders laughing. They Following a very suc- promise it will be “a cessful evening train- reightgood do!”


from Great Harwood called “Amongst Friends” who aim to


Tickets are still avail­ able priced just £5 with proceeds for W a d d i n g t o n


ing the Scouts


Methodist Disabled Access and Hall Improvement Fund by te. 01200 425444 or e-mail: dmtick- ets(S)tiscali.co.uk.


Nose Day, at their ChUfCh SefVice ,


session from 10 a.m. The preacher at Sun- tomorrow morning.


day worship at 2 p.m. in West Brad­ ford Methodist Church on Chapel Lane, will be Deacon Janet Edwards, Everyone very wel­ come.''


involved in the first aid training of the Whalley Beaver Group on Monday. The talk given to members of Billing- ton Baptist Church was a most enjoyable event where fun was had by all present. The speakers look forward to visiting again.


Tonight


responders will meet in Whalley Meth­ odist Church Hall at 7-30 p.m. Other members of the group will meet there at 7-45 p.m. Anyone interested in finding out more about the group can attend.


Parish meeting The annual meeting of Whalley Parish Council, to which all local people interest­ ed in any aspects of the village are invit­ ed, has been arranged for Tues-


the evening of medi- April 19th, at 7 tation in last week’s p.m., in the Old column was incor- Grammar School, rect. It takes place Tonight’s monthly tonight, March 15th, meeting of the coun-


at 8 p.m. at Whalley Methodist Church and the speaker is the Rev. Ian Robins.


cil is in the Methodist Church Hall at 7-30 p.m. As always, there will be opportunities for questions and com­ ments from members of the public.


recently, the Whalley MOtnering and Billington Following mass at the Responder Group English Martyrs'RG was delighted to be Church on Sunday,


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coffee and simnel D. Farnsworth were cake will be served at the gents winners, the back of the AH are welcome on church, or outside if Saturday at 6-30 possible.


p.m. in the Meth-


At the Parish Church odist Church Hall, there will be a family SlfigerS


service at 10 a.m., led by the Vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry. There will not bo communion.


trainee The postponed struc- Survey


turalsurvey of the English Martyrs' RC Church will take


H o p e


Tickets costing £5 for the concert by the


place today and The programme fea- tomorrow. Mass may tures


Faure's


be in The Presbytery. Requiem and other sacred music.


The title of the talk by WitcheS the Rev. Chris The AGM of Whalley Cheeseman for the ajjj District Histori- Lent lunch on Tues­ day is “Hope through tears”. The event begins at the Methodist Church at 11-45 a.m. Dona­ tions are requested for the lunch of soup, bread and cheese.


Dots There were enough people present for


some to play domi- Office ClOSed noes at the Saturday


domino drive of Whalley Senior Citi­ zens.


cal Society on Thurs­ day will be followed by a talk on James I and the Lancashire witches by John Westwell. The meet­ ing begins at 8 pm. in Whalley Abbey.


There will be no meet­ ing on April 12th as the room is not avail­ able.


evening whist and whalley Parish


Domino winners were Mrs M. Maden and Mrs J. Peel, while at whist Mrs P. Wooff and MrsE. Frost were the ladies' win­ ners and Mrs G. Walmsley and Mrs


Church re-opens at 9-30 a.m. after being closed for a week. Office hours are from 9-30 until 1 p.m. Monday to Thurs­ day.


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Renaissance Singers, arranged for Sunday, March 25th, at the Methodist Church by Whalley Christ­ ian Action Group, are available from local churches.


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