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tion, are looking for people from Barrow to join the Neigh­ bourhood Watch Scheme. If you are interested in becom­ ing involved, you can contact Matthew or Jane on 01200 458772.


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together a group of women from Barrow to set up a rounders team. Several other villages within the Ribble Valley have teams and it is hoped that friendly matches can be arranged.


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stages I do not have any further details, but if you are inter­ ested in having some fun please contact Sheryl on 01254 822069.


If you have any news that you would like to add to the column please contact me on 01254 822069.


Happy Summer Holi­ days!


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Thornton and Jane Pearson, based at At the next meeting Whalley Police Sta- on August 8th there


the coach taking members to High- grove later in August will now leave from Chatburn at 7 a.m. and pick up Clitheroe.


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will be a talk by Phil Dunnet, of Ribbles- dale Nurseries, enti­ tled "Perennials for Late Summer". New members are always welcome. Meetings are held on the sec­ ond Wednesday of every month in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall.


and getting rid of In Concert everyday stresses, I The outstanding Nel- am hoping to get son Arion Male Voice


As this is at its early The choir ^


Choir is singing “In Concert" in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, on Sunday at 7-30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of the church’s Organ Restoration Fund.


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lent programme of many different kinds of vocal music, under the baton of conduc­ tor Mr Frank Smith. Tickets are £5 at the door. Everyone wel­ come.


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U l m m M 9«3 X V T v - s -4 111 Youngsters’ African eye opener


PUPILS at Read Primary School were treated to a small taste of Africa after they were given a very spe­ cial talk.


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talk to pupils about educa­ tion in the African county Read Primary School has


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Gardening club Members of Bolland Gardening Club made a repeat visit to Jacqueline Iddon’s garden at Brether- ton. Over 30 mem­ bers and friends enjoyed a conducted stroll around this Earlier president Mrs beautiful garden and Doreen Smart wel-


Everyone was buzzing at the meeting of Clayton-le-Dale WI when Mr John Zamorse spoke to members about bees in general and his own bees and honey. He told members that a queen bee could lay up to 2,000 eggs a day - busy bees or what!


those who visited on the last occasion were impressed by how mature it all now appeared. There was a brisk trade at the nursery end of the garden and all enjoyed supper before joining the coach. Mrs Iddon was thanked for splendid hospitality. Many members com­ mented what an enjoyable evening it had been.


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corned 19 members and mentioned three possible outings. A meal at Mytton Fold Hotel, an invitation to attend Balder- stone WI’s October meeting and a visit to Alston Hall at Christmas.


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announced, following contact with the engineer's depart­ ment, the bridge clo­ sures would still be in place on the date of the show and, as a result, it had regret­ tably been decided to cancel the show for this year.


'^as County correspon- “er dence included the autumn council meeting in Preston and it was time to order WI calenders and diaries. Birthday cards were given to four members.


For the same reason, and giving considera­ tion to driver's hours,


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Link delegate and president of Balder- stone WI, Mrs Joan Woolmington, gave a report on the AGM in London which she attended. She said the resolution was passed and also gave details of what dele­ gates got up to while in London.


Visit Mongolia Members of Grindle- ton WI were in for a treat when Mr Bill Barker very kindly stood in at the last minute with a won­ derful presentation about Mongolia.


A keen fisherman, he went out to help local man Mr Andrew Parkinson establish a game fishing business


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caught on barbless hooks and returned to the water. Fish Mongolia (www.fish- mongolia.com) has become a valuable asset to tourism and the local economy, employing local peo


pie and even helping Two members attend- some into education. V addington WI s


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It offers opportuni­ ties not only for fish­ ing, but for riding canoeing and more.


Mr Baker gave an excellent insight into the geography and the people, introduc­ ing the team, local families, the Reindeer people and fellow tourists. The peculiar and haunting throat­ singing (kuumii) pro­ vided an atmospheric background to his


graphs skilfully put together using the wonders of modern technology. A lively and entertaining


beautiful evening


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links with a school in Kailahun, Sierra Leone, and pupils listened intently as Mr Archer-Campbell talked about how some African children cannot even go to


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from Sierra Leone, visited “The children got a real lot “Pupils learned African songs the Straits Lane school to out of it,” said Mrs Kim and played African instru- Raynor, a teacher at the school. “It was Pendle Methodist Circuit who


question time indi­ cated how much members


had


He was thanked by Mrs Anne Curtis.


Future WI events include the autumn council meeting in


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and Langho’s celebra­ tion dinner on Sep­ tember 11th when the speaker will be the principal of Den­ man College.


seven years ago. Run Several members on a conservation enjoyed an outdoor


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ping in Chester or Christmas crafts at Chatsworth.


enjoyed sharing Mrs Ruth Cann spoke Mongolia with him. about the Grindleton


Parish Plan and asked for ideas about what the WI would be preapared undertake.


Preston on October The next meeting will j^oun(j tjje Green is 10th and Billington be a barbecue on August 9th at Her- ris’s Farm, the home- of member Mrs Viv Leslie. Members are asked to supply their own barbecue food


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production of “Much Ado About Nothing” at Whalley Abbey. After the intital soak­ ing, with the cast in wellies and clear ——---------- Pacamacs, the skies St JOSGph S cleared to give a It's a busy time for the 16 pupils of St.


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meeting when Mrs Chandra Law spoke about Batik and the Malaysian way of life, particularly schooling, and the main differences she had experienced between Malaysia and England, with special reference to the seasons. Her pres­ entation was thor­ oughly enjoyed by everyone, as was the wonderful supper.


DVD presentation, President Mrs Cynthia with fabulous photo- Openshaw would like


some feedback from members about where they would like to go on a Christmas trip, including shop-


Joseph's RC School, Hurst Green. Last week they, together with the year 5s, their teacher Mr Crabtree and some amazing parents spent the week at Tower Wood near Windermere. They enjoyed canoe­ ing, climbing and walking, and they even had to make their own sandwich­ es. On Sunday a leaver's Mass was cel­


Augustine's RC High School plus two for­ mer St Joseph's pupils, Emma Poloczek and Adam W a rd -T h om a s , attended the mass to


and bring a sweet or a R , salad. The competi- oarDGLUe tion is for the best The parishioners of St.


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being prepared. Any­ one who has any items they would like including please con­ tact Agnes Bland 826559 or Nancy Bailey 826903


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be very grateful for the loan of any old photographs, which could be scanned and returned, or any anecdotes which could be used as part of the display. Con­ tact Gill Mack 01254 826686 with any items.


Wl The meeting of Hurst Green WI will be next Thursday when Mrs June Corner will be talking about underwear through the ages. All mem­ bers are reminded that the Clitheroe Show is Saturday, July 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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started the original links and now we send over books TliCKS 3110 SpOtS whenever we can and try The fortnightly whist and raise money for the chil­ dren out there. Some of our pupils even have pen pals from the area now.


ments before Mr Archer- Campbell left. The day went really well.”


welcome 14 of the leavers to St Augus­ tine's. Year 6 rounded off their busy time on Monday night with a visit to Franco's restaurant in Lon- gridge.


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Lunch concert The Thursday lunchtime concerts in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall recom


and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is £1, including tea and bis­ cuits.


Lavernes will be the star artistes. The group consists of three classically trained young violin­ ists from the RN CM, a good old-fashioned crooner and the best


services on Sunday in St Leonard's Parish Church, Langho.


First responders At the meeting of Langho and Billing­ ton WI, president Mrs Lilian Harg­ reaves welcomed members and intro­ duced guest speakers Mesdames Jackie Cooke, Margaret Meyer and Kath Hi!, who are all First Responders for the Whalley and Billing­ ton area. They gave a most interesting account of their work, which is all vol­ untary. Members felt it was very unfair that the first respon­ ders, although work­ ing for the Ambu­ lance Service, have to finance everything they wear and equip­ ment they use when called out, them­ selves. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Josie Bradford. Four members had an enjoyable day with LFWI when they vis-


Senior citizens Mrs Sheila Maw addressed members of Mellor Senior Citi­ zens' Club on "Dogs of the World." As a long-time breeder of Scotties and a judge with international credentials she had many interesting tales to tell. She explained that she had become some­ what disillusioned by the increasing com­ mercialisation of the big show scene and had turned to mat­ ters of animal welfare as an alternative. Among other duties she was currently chairman of the Rib­ ble Valley Police and Community Forum and was a member of the team which checks on the welfare of police horses and police dogs in the Lancashire Constab­ ulary.


ited Holker Hall and Some time ago she the Buddhist Priory formed the Retired at Ulverston. Several members are to attend the county meeting in the Char­ ter Theatre, Preston.


mence today when Names were taken for Pete Riley and the a trip to the Lake District on August


Lancashire Police Dogs Benevolent Fund which aims to support handlers car­ ing for their retired animals needing expensive veterinary care etcetera.


22nd also for a day at Mrs Maw introduced Bilsborough Village PC Tony Ellis ajid Hall for Christmas cookery in Novem­ ber, and another day at Alston Hall for flowers and fashion.


mandolin player in Birthday flowers were the country. The quintet, who hail


from Clitheroe, cap­ ture some of the most memorable melodies of the Forties swing era.


John's Church, Hurst Continuing the tradi- Green, are planning a tion of welcoming the


ebrated in St Joseph’s. Mr The harvest celebra- Ciezarek, of St. tion in St. John's


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planned for October Holy Service 5th to 7th. It is hoped The Rev. David Noblet to mount a display will conduct both the about local church 9 a.m. Holy Commu- and village history, nion and 10-30 a.m. The organisers would family communion


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barbecue on Sunday, July 29th. This will be held after a joint morning service for All Hallows’ Church, Mitton and St. John's, held in St. John's. All those wishing to attend should contact the Rev. Gill Mack 01254 826686 to book their place. The cost is £5 adults £3 children. Participants should bring their own drinks, any offers of salad would be grate­ fully received and vegetarians should mention this on booking.


very best of pianists to Knowle Green


Christopher Ellis. He is competing in the Concours Interna­ tional de Piano Musi- ca Aeterna in Wavre, Belgium in a few days time so he will be per­ forming his concert


and a competition for a flower arrangement in a teacup was won by Mrs Jean Hayes, joint 2, Mrs Teresa Nelson and Mrs Margaret Walker- Smith, 3rd, Mrs Pauline Boardman


next Thursday, the The next meeting is on concert will feature August 20th at 7-45


p.m. in the communi ty centre (behind St


his dog, Boris. PC Ellis has been a han­ dler for 15 years and obviously had a great rapport with his charge.


presented to Mrs He related many sto- Bonnie Kramrisch ries of Boris's exploits


and emphasised his amazing capacity to follow human scent even through water. He said that changes in police policy had necessitated a reduc­ tion in police dog numbers from its original 43 to 16 and was concerned about their capacity to cope with demand.


Leonard’s Church). Both speakers were Visitors welcome.


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programme. The pro- Summer praise irrommo will inplllHp .


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nov’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Lulla­ by and Chopin’s 1st Ballade. To book please telephone 01254 826948.


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Rachmaninov s 2nd visjt,jng Salem Con- The sand pit on Mellor Sonata, Rachmam-


gregational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sun­ day. A warm welcome awaits the Rev. Joel Morales, of Cuba, who is currently stay­ ing in the area. He will be speaking and bringing testimony of his experiences in Cuba at a “Summer Praise” evening using the theme “Gospel in Song”. The service will start at 7 p.m. and will be led by Pastor David Isaacs.


Parish Council's play area has now been removed. Consulta­ tion about this issue had, in the main, been positive in sup­ port of the council's action bearing in mind the health aspects involved and several suggestions have been received about replacement equipment. These will be considered by the council as funds become available.


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thanked by Coun. Charles Warkman who until his recent retirement had been a member of the Police Forum himself.


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