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Thanks were expressed to all those who have home col­ lecting boxes which help boost the branch donation to the MU Overseas, and there was a let­ ter from the Brad­ ford MU Diocesan Away From it All scheme thanking the branch, for a dona­ tion towards the running costs of the caravan which


Many of her stories told of friendships forged and faith restored, even in the most desperate con­ ditions.


Mothers’ Union At the meeting of Gis- burn Mothers’ Union, the Rev. Anne Hardacre, of Clitheroe, gave a warm-hearted and, at times, moving account of her time as part of a team running an inner- city soup kitchen and centre for drug and alcohol addicts, the homeless and destitute, which offered much more than food.


allows disadvan­ taged families to have a holiday break in Filey.


before the December l l th meeting, at which the speaker will be Mrs Patricia Duxbury, of Clither­


should be given to Following a delicious Christmas fair will Mrs H. Waddmgton mea]j entertainment


Bull Hotel, Gisbum. birthday at Alston FGStiVG fair. Any other names Hall.


ary 8th at the White an'o!incf ,?n


oe. The meeting will He took members be in Gisburn Festi- through the ages val Hall at l-30 p.m. and there will be a bring-and-buy stall.


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was provided by Mr Jim Atherton, who related his own poems in Lancashire dialect.


Tree festival There will be opportunity to buy unusual gifts for Christmas at the tree festival and craft fair being held in St Ambrose Church schoolroom, Grindleton, on Sat­ urday, December n -c, st, from 10 a.m. to .


There will be many stalls selling home­ made crafts, and


4 p.m. and on the Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Next to Tesco’s. Far beyond comparison


from his schooldays to today and the ups and downs of life across the area, including poems about Pendle Hill, which moved some members to tears.


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The next event is a week on Saturday when Mrs White is


to Mrs Mandy Brennan and Mrs Judy Cowling from the president Mrs Margaret Loach for their hard work on the committee. Thanks were also given to Mrs Bar­ bara Dewhurst, for making the cake, and to Mrs Susan White, for the excel­ lent decoration.


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The bursary was awarded to Mrs Edith Nuttall.


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Catherine Taylor with an antique cot­ ton picking meas­ ure.


St John's Church


be held on Saturday, December 8th in the Memorial Hall. The fair will be run on eco-friendly princi­ ples, encouraging everyone to green up their Christmas. Stock up on all the Christmas fav­ ourites, cakes, pre­ serves, cards and gifts while sipping mulled wine and chatting to friends and neighbours.


an A competition for a Youth Club


refreshments will be available through­ out the day. Admis­ sion will be£1.50p.


Names were taken for B irthday p a r ty the annual meeting MembersofGrindle.


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world wars and also Church service in memory of those The Rev David


The commendation was given by 96- year-old former sol­ dier Mr Wally Schofield, a valued and much-loved


ued in the warmth of the church and tea and coffee were enjoyed at the close.


Lancashire artefact Hurst Green Youth History group was won by Mrs


meet The meeting of the History of Warfare Group, which meets in Knowle Green Village Hall, was


Members of Knowle Green Congrega­ tional Church are holding their annual Christmas fair in the village hall on Satur­ day, lasting from 10- 30 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a wide


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The meeting on December 6th will include a festive Jacob’s join and a £2 parcel bring-and- buy.


HURST GREEN


Pantomime Pictures of the pan­ tomime “Cinderel­ la” held in the Memorial Hall, Hurst Green can be


Craft session The Kidzone Christ­ mas craft workshop is being held this Saturday at 2 p.m. in St John's Church hall. For a small charge of £ 2, instruction will be


8-30 a.m. and return­ ing at 5-30 p.m.


opportunities to meet friends old and new and to enjoy morning coffee or a light lunch. Admis­ sion is free and everyone will receive


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about the history of the Victoria Cross, a subject very appro­ priate with Remem­ brance Sunday then


talk


recent conflicts, as well as those who are still serving in the forces.


who have lost their nsToblet will conduct lives in other more


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both the 9 a.m. Holy ,2-30p.m. Communion and 10- Afternoon teas will be 30 a.m. parish com- served and admis- munion services on sion is free. Sunday in St Leonard’s Church.


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member of the church fellowship. Low Moor Club’s pool The service contin- team were winners


3ool team


of the Clitheroe and District Pool League First Division. They have been top of the division for two _


very well-attended. Qn Frid of


the-year title was won by Marc Holmes, who has held the title for the last four years.


I t heard Mr Tony monthly darts Ormiston, Clitheroe,


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match was held with the mixed doubles, changing format to “men versus ladies singles.” Winner was


variety of Christ- The next meeting will Refreshments of hot


mas goodies to buy, 1)0 on January 18th, sausage rolls and at 7-30 p.m. when the subject for dis­ cussion will be “Bombing Opera­ tions”.


All are welcome. For details, call 01772 783839.


organising a trip to Whist drive Chatsworth House, The usual fortnightly The lunchtime con- leaving the village at whist and dominoes cert in Knowle will be held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Mon­ day, and on Decem­ ber 3rd the annual


Lunch concert


Green Village Hall today will feature Colin Blarney on clarinet and Russell Lomas on piano.


Both events com- School of Music, mence at 7-30 p.m Manchester, and everyone is wel- Bookings are now come. Admission on being taken for the Christmas concert


draw will be held.


Monday is £1, which includes tea and biscuits, and on December 3rd £2.50, also includ­ ing tea and cake.


found on the web- Children’s party site, www.hurst- The children’s Christ- green.co.uk


This year it will fea­ ture David Rout- ledge on violin and Harvey Davies on piano. Concerts commence at mid-


mas party will be held on Sunday, December 9th at 4 p.m. in Knowle Green Village Hall. There will be lots of fun, games, dancing, _______________ food and Father 1—1


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There will also be the Remembrance opportunity to buy The well-attended wrapping paper, cake and refresh-


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Proceeds are for Hurst Green play­ ground appeal. Inquiries: Nicky


ments. Donations for the cake stall would be gratefully received.


given for card and Ih,(: e™nt ls °Pe» to candle making, all village children sleigh painting, and young family coasters, key rings members of village and keepsake boxes. —


St Leonard's Church,


service of Remem- Admission is 50p for brance began with a adults and 50p for short service round the war memorial in Knowle Green Church grounds. Wreaths were laid in memory of those vil­ lagers who lost their lives in the two


Langho, Christmas fair will be held on Saturday in the Billington and Langho Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


There will be lots of stalls, gifts, refresh­ ments and fun. Everyone is wel­ come to attend.


children, which includes a visit to see Santa and a gift.


on December 13th. Anecdotes and stories from Chetham’s v. ,


the summer quiz: were Mrs M. Ashurst and Mrs J. Dobson. Elizabeth Venn-Mills, aged 11, scooped the chil- dren's prize,


and present, helping to give aninsight into times gone by in Mellor.


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Parish council The


newsletter has been distributed to all homes in Mellor and thanks and


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Christmas domino Next Thumday it will The‘adult winners m drive and grand feature the students


tors.


Gift day Grateful thanks are extended to every­ one who donated to the gift day at All Saints Church, Pendleton. A mag­ nificent £3,000 was raised.


Bingo


?u fS; . l he^ e!'^f; Pendleton Village Hall is the venue for


a bingo night being organised


The food bingo, tomorrow night, starts at 8 p.m.


Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club.


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Festive sale A Christmas sale will be held on Saturday in the schoolroom of Newton United Reformed Church at


in Read United Reformed Church hall on December 6th, 7th and 8th, with a matinee on the Saturday after­ noon. Tickets are now on sale at the library and pharma­ cy, and also from Mrs Collinson.


SABDEN


Tickets cost £3 and are available from committee members or you can pay on the door. The TT ._.___. , . ., bumper December Ur L JL h . > e club draw will be made during the evening, with the top prize of £125.


Bowling Sabden Bowling Club’s annual cheese and wine evening is on Saturday, December 1st, from 7-30 p.m., in the clubhouse. There will be a tombola stall, a raffle and fun horse racing, as well as a bar.


Admission is £2, Christmas Fair which includes two St Nicholas’s Church books. Everyone is still looking for welcome.


it a very enjoyable Everyone is welcome evening.


pasties helped make w S S r S S Church funds


being Fred Wilson. A lunch in Pendleton Village Hall follows


the church service on Sunday.


to the event, which will also feature a tombola and raffle. Admission is £1 for adults, 50p for chil­ dren, with proceeds going to church funds.


appreciation go to o o a onnal fair the many contribu- ^GabOnai Tail


helpers and dona­ tions for the stalls for its Christmas fair to be held on Satur­ day, November 24th, at 3 p.m. in the


The next social event for the church is the Christmas quiz on


Members of the


Mothers’ Union at St John’s Church, Read, are holding their annual Christ­ mas fair and coffee morning on Satur­ day in the Read


were offered from There will be various local residents past festive stalls and


Father Chrismas will make his regular appearance in his grotto to see young visitors.


Led by the Rev Will Grady, it is part of an ecumenical initia­ tive with sister churches at Wilp-


has been involved for the second year running in Opera­ tion Christmas Child, a charitable effort that sends shoeboxes filled with toys and basic items, such as toiletries, for children in need throughout the world.


month, Mellor The annual Christ- Methodist Church mas lunch for Read


this Senior citizens


senior citizens - ladies over 60 with husbands or part­ ners, gentlemen over


Tickets cost £5 and refreshments are available. Take your own drinks. Contact Bernard Parfitt for tickets.


School hail, between Confirmation 10 and 11-45 a.m.


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There is to be a cele­ bration of confirma-


to be confirmed should contact Kathryn Bristol or Bernard Parfitt as soon as possible. This is the last opportunity to take part in this confir­ mation programme.


Concert


held in St John’s School hall on December 1st at 12- 30 p.m. Please let members of Read Parish Council know if you wish to attend. A list of


shire and Langho. P an tom im e The boxes were Mrs D. Collinson’s blessed at a service annual pantomime on Sunday at Wilp- this year will be shire Methodist “Hansel and Gro- Church.


tal”. It will be held


65 with wives or There is to be an partners - will be organ concert in St


Nicholas’s Church on Friday, Decem­ ber 7th. This will


Ruth Tuson and


councillors is on the Services parish notice board


in Jubilee Street. C ns l King will be celebrated at St


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Mary's RC Church at Mass at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday. The Peagam family will take the Sunday


Naomi Whittaker (treble).


tombolas, raffles, stalls selling a vari­ ety of gifts and goodies and refresh­ ments will be on sale. Church mem­ bers are hoping for for lots of visitors on the day.


church hall. There He promised to re­ will be draws, arrange the visit as


Bishop had to post­ pone a visit to St Mary's RC School this week because he had been called to attend an important meeting to discuss the future of the Catholic Adoption Society in light of the Government’s proposals to change the law affecting adoptions.


Friday, November BinQO St Mary’s RC School


soon as possible to bless and open the school's new exten­ sion and said he was looking forward to meeting the chil­ dren. St Mary's Church will hold its Christmas fair on Saturday, December 1st, at 2 p.m. in the parish hall.


is holding a Christ­ mas bingo evening in the school hall on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 5th, from 6-30 to 8-30 p.m. I t has been organised by the school FSA and everyone is welcome.


tion at St Nicholas's R e h e a r s a l s Church next Febru- P ils at s t Mary.s ary. Anyone wishing RG School have


begun rehearsals for their Christmas pro­ duction, to be pre­ sented for parents and guests on Tues­ day, December llth. There will be per­ formances at 1-30 and 6 p.m. and on Friday, December 14th, it will be pre­ sented for the elder­ ly residents at Lit- tlemoor sheltered housing at 1-30 p.m.


feature the return Festival Of Light visit of soprano Thevil, .sannual


Festival of Light, when everyone is welcome to sing car­ ols and watch the children light their home-made lamps to herald the begin­ ning of Advent, takes place on Sun­ day, December 2nd, in Sabden Primary School, at 4 p.m.


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service at Sabden Baptist Church at 10 a.m. and at St Nicholas's Church the congregation will welcome the Rev. Brian Steven­ son to take the 9-30 a.m.


Eucharist. The Rev. family


Gareth Higgs will be guest preacher at


the Methodist Church at 9-30 a.m.


Bishop


The Bishop of Sal­ ford, the Rt Rev. Terence Brain, received a warm wel­ come at St Mary’s RC Church on Sun­ day, when he offered Mass with Fr Peter Birmingham. It was the Bishop’s first visit to the parish and he preached the sermon and after­ wards joined the large congregation for tea and biscuits in the church hall.


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Spooky party Residents and visitors at Riverside Care Centre, Sawley, enjoyed a spooky Hallowe’en party with staff and rela­ tives dressing up as witches, spiders and werewolves. The prize for the best dressed witch went to Isobel Hatherell. A spooky buffet tea with punch and pumpkin cakes was enjoyed.


Bonfire party Residents and visitors a t Riverside Care Centre enjoyed a bonfire and firework display with a meat and potato pie sup­ per, treacle toffee and toffee apples.


In need Residents and staff at Riverside Care Cen­ tre raised £75 when they dressed in yel­ low to raise money for Children in Need. Also the staff brought in baby photographs and people had to guess who was who, the residents had made Pudsey buns to sell and a scratch to match Pudsey poster. The winner received a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates.


Antiques At the annual meet­ ing of Sawley WI Mrs Jean Surrey gave a talk entitled “I Bought it at Auc­ tion.” She had plen­ ty of tales to tell about her purchases over the years. She still does not know what some of them are, and told of oth­ ers that she has seen exhibited in muse­ ums around the country.


Thanks were expressed by Mrs Janet Cosgrove and hostesses for the evening were Mrs Jean Cole and Mrs Joan Craddock.


In her address the president thanked the committee for their hard work and it was unanimously voted that she con­ tinue in her position for the coming year.


lowed by Mrs Crad­ dock and Mrs Rita Webb. Winner of the cup for the monthly competi­ tions was Mrs Mar­ garet Baines.


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Names were taken for an evening of music by the Readstone


member, for an interesting and enthusiastic talk.


Following the resigna­ tion of Mrs Chris Thurston two new committee members were elected, Mrs Cole and Mrs Betty Trueman.


Meetings are held in the village hall on the third Thursday of each month at 7- 30 p.m. and new members are wel-


SIMONSTONE Garden club


The meeting of Simon stone Garden Club will be held next Thursday at 7- 30 p.m. in the Old School hall. “Christ­ mas is coming” is the title of the talk to be given by Peter Holden. There will be a sale of wreaths and garlands.


Birds flown


Sadly the only birds at the meeting of Simonstone with Read WI were the ornamental ones brought for the co m pe ti ti o n. Because of a mix-up Mr Nick Henderson and his birds of prey, were unable to


Hurst Green remembered The Fallen too


AROUND 300 people attend­ ed the Remembrance Day parade in Hurst Green.


Music was provided by musi­ cians from Stonyhurst Col­ lege and the college’s Com-


by Fr Adrian Howell SJ, the parish priest of St Peter’s, Stonyhurst, and the Rev Gill Mack, the vicar of St John the Evan­ gelist, Hurst Green.


bined Cadet Force provid- The parade to the war ed the guard of honour. memorial was led by Hurst The service was led jointly Green British Legion and


Two members were Thanks were presented with long expressed to those service certificates, who gave raffle Raffle: D. Robinson, Mrs Hazel Sutton prizes, help and sup- E. Jackson, P. for 50 years, and port in any way. Oddie, J. Hartley, V. Mrs Dot Shorrock Raffle winners: J. Jones, E. Nowell, for 40 years.


great success and it Harrison on the didn’t cost a penny, organ.


H. Pickard, M. Pye, D. Lowe, F. Taylor, P. Oddie, J. Oddie, E. Nowell.


There will be no R. Middleton, J. on December 15th. meeting in Decern- Dickinson, J. Lod- Diamond d a y der, G. Berisford, S.


The competition was won by Mrs Joan Porter closely fol­


However, like the Girl Guides the WI was prepared and Mrs Pam Jelley spoke about “Hotels around the World” telling some of the hilarious happen­ ings. Afterwards Mr John Lennox delighted members with songs and melodies on his accordion. Everyone voted the evening a


•attend so Mrs Ann Lennox, at her first meeting as presi­ dent, was left with­ out a speaker.


The Readstone Singers will perform their annual “Pre­ lude to Chirstmas” in St John’s Church, Read, on December


ber, the birthday party will be on Jan­ uary 17th.


Anderson,


The next dance will be on December 8th.


Beecroft, G. Green­ wood.


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17th at 7-30 p.m. a Social time collection will be ^ bere were ^3 tables taken for Guide jn p]ay jor a wbist Dogs for the Blind.”


and domino drive held in Tosside


Dancing shoss Winners: M. There were 90 people Grainger, A. Storey, at Tosside Commu­ nity Hall for an evening of old time dancing to the music of Elizabeth Dominoes: A. Lowe,


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on and P. Metcalfe. Lodge, O Holgate, The next drive will be tbe meeting of


Dickinson, R. Proc- Waddington WI ter, S. Walker, I.


Community Hall. Mrs Eileen Wilson MCs were J. Keny- and Mrs Kay Hop­ kins acted as tellers for the election of officers.


H. Moon, K. Ten- nent, M. Wellock, M. Robinson, E. Jackson, E. Barker.


Speaker was Mr Daniel Thomas, an osteopath at Kendal House, who brought along his friendly


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president Mrs Ann Howard welcomed everyone including Mrs Marian McDonald, of ACWW who pre­ sented Miss Eliza­ beth Wallbank and Mrs Edith Weaver with their 60 years’ membership certifi­ cates.


war veterans from the vil­ lage. Wreaths were laid by representatives of all the local organisations.


Pictured is the president of Hurst Green British Legion, Maj. Andrew Penny, reading The Exhor­ tation. (s)


skeleton to show while he explained about the different parts of the body


The next meeting will be the Christmas dinner at Waddow Hajl on December C h j||j CQn Katy


WEST ■ BRADFORD


Worship The service on Sun­ day in West Brad­ ford Methodist Church a t 2 p.m.


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Garden club Speaker at the meet­ ing of West Brad­ ford Garden Club tonight is Mr David Bristol. Members please note this meeting has been brought forward one week.


There will be a Jacob’s join supper and the meeting starts at 7-30 p.m.


WHALLEY


which sometimes Diamond peal need hands-on j n bonour Df the


Singers, in Decern- They spent three ber. Mrs Margaret hours and nine min- Garnett gave her report on the autumn council meeting in Preston.


sary, the Southwell Diocesan Guild of Changeringers visit­ ed Whalley Parish Church on Sunday afternoon.


utes to ring a peal of 5,024 London sur­ prise minor in what was described by one of the Whalley team as “some fine ringing”


Wearing a poncho


The SVP Conference, which has been responsible for these items, has arranged a Christmas party for the elderly on Sunday, December 9th, at 2-30 p.m., preceded by mass. Names should be put on the list at the back of the church.


puters specified as Pentium 3 or above. Contact Phil or Pat Mahon on 01200 443849.


style garment, the GHITISS Rev. Katy Thomas Following a break, welcomed the audi- the Whalley senior


ence in Spanish when she gave a talk entitled “Chilli con Katy” in the Methodist Church on Thursday.


w11 >e Mrs Nativity play Everyone welcome.


Wendy Bndgeman. A meeting will be held after mass at


the English Mar­ tyrs' RC Church on Sunday to make arrangements for the Nativity play. Entitled “I t ’s a baby”, the play will be perfomed in the church on Sunday, December 23rd, at 4 p.m. and will be fol-


Ladies winners a t whist were Mrs P. Wooff and Mrs H. Hardy and gents winners were Mrs J. Walmsley and Mrs D. Farnsworth. At dominoes, the win­ ners were Mrs M. Maden and Mrs J. Pedel. The group meets at 6-30 p.m. for 6-45. Inquiries to 01254 822988.


citizens' games evenings resumed at the Methodist Church Hall on Sat­ urday.


Cakes needed


treatment. He was Queen and the thanked by Mrs Duke of Edin- Pam Entwistle, a burgh's diamond This new committee wedding anniver- could also use com-


Donated sewing machines are now on the way to Guyana where they will be used in a community project run by the “Hope and a Future Trust”. organisation


lowed by coffee and To support the mmee pies.


Christmas Fair at Whalley Methodist Church on S atur ­ day, the local W.I. is running a cake stall. Would anyone will­ ing to make cakes please take them in the morning or con­ tact Doreen Bal- shaw on 01254 824219.


Garden club’s talk on orchids


A SUPERBLY illustrated talk on wild orchids was enjoyed by Clitheroe Gar­ den Club members and guests.


Club chairman Mr Bill Dr Ridge had incredible Gregson welcomed every- knowledge, with both one to the meeting, held at Ribblesdale Wanderers’ club house, and introduced returning guest speaker Dr Irene Ridge. In January Dr Ridge had given a talk on fungi.


During her latest talk, she took members of the audi-


ence through the life cycle of the orchid - a unique member of the earth’s flora with 14,000 species world­ wide.


Latin and common names


• The next meeting will take place on December 5th when Sarah Robinson will give a flower arranging demonstration.


had taken photographs, providing another memo­ rable evening for the club.


She took those listening on a


rolling off her tongue, but Mr Gregson has appealed for the talk was not intimidat­ ing or over the heads of the least knowledgeable of her audience.


tour of places in this coun- All club meetings are open try and abroad where she and guests are welcome.


male members of the club to attend, as from previous visits made by the speaker he said it would be an enjoyable event for all.


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