'12 ' Clitheroe Advertiser&Times, Thursday, August 30th, 2007 CHIPPING


Yoga A new yoga class starts on Monday in Chipping Village Hall. It will run for 10 weeks and sess- sions will last from 7 to 9 p.m. For further details, contact Kate Bailey on 01995 61033.


History society


from their chairs. Mr Norman Olive gave a talk on the history of the seaside resort,


today still has many attractions - the tower, pleasure beach, sand and three piers, not for­ getting the trams and the illumina­ tions. Mrs Margaret Heseltine thanked Mr Olive for a most enjoyable talk.


The monthly informal Winners of the com- | session of Chipping petition for a Black-


Sunday in St Mary’s Community Centre, from 2 p.m. This is an opportunity for visitors to seek infor­ mation from mem­ bers about local and family history issues. At the same time, members will be working on their own research proj- Open gardens


GISBURN ects.


During the summer some members have been working on a new pictorial book, “Chipping in Pic­ tures”. This features photographs and postcards, some loaned by local resi­ dents. Copies are available a t the informal sessions at just £5.


Inquiries: 01772 864289.


The open event in


gardens Gisburn


event and the weath­ er stayed fine. Organisers would like to thank every­ one who attended on the day, the spon­ sors for their support and those people kind enough to open their gardens. The work tha t this involved was greatly appreciated by all.


Village hall. Seaside jaunt


At the meeting of Clayton-le-Dale WI Mrs Doreen Smart welcomed 19 mem­ bers and WI advisor Mrs Carol McCann.


Members were taken on a trip to Black-


Pa .t £ v77V» ,


The winter pro gramme of classes and meetings in Gis- burnFestival Hall commence in Sep­ tember. These include keep fit on


Ethering and Mrs Helen Hebden. Raf­ fle winners were Mrs Elise Cort, Mrs Dorothy Dixon and Mrs Smart.


is a sewing class from 1-15 to 3-15 p.m. with pilates at 6-30 p.m.


how it had developed The history society over the years and meets on the last


Thursday of alter­ nate months and the WI on the first Thursday of the month at 7-30 p.m. The Mothers’ Union meets on the second Crossland skippered Tuesday of the the mature side, month at 1-30 p.m.


et team, skipper pavilion with just 12 Crossland arranged on the the score- an internal friendly board, between the over-45s Things did not and the under-45s.


while Middlebrough marshalled the ener­ getic under-45s


Local History Soci- pool souvenir were [_jqht FaCtOTV ety will take place on


M


Mrs Vivienne Dug- T . . . „ y. more, Mrs Marie The Light Factory


Crossland won the toss and decided to bat first. Wilkin- son(35)


and


will be in operation in Grindleton Methodist Church on Sunday.


Each session runs from 11 a.m. until 12-30 p.m. It is a fun morning for the whole family, from grandparents to tod­ dlers, as there are no


was a very success- Each shift begins in ful, well-attended church and this


month will be led by Mr Peter Duck­ worth, who will introduce the day’s


the church, there will be other activi­ ties from crafts and games, to quizzes and discussion groups for all to join in. Refreshments will be on offer.


age limits and there The‘under-45s bowl-


Brown(16) got the veterans off to a fly­ ing start putting on 40 for the first wick­ et. A brace of wick­ ets for Steven Cher­ ry stemmed the flow of runs temporarily, but Doherty(snr) joined “The Rhino” at the crease and the pair put on 50.


will be something for jng attack kept plug- everyone.


HURST GREEN


improve for the youngsters when the The post office in mercurial Dave Hurst Green will be Brown took the closed until Septem- Admission is £2.50, wicket of Sam Cher- ber 10th due to holi- which includes ry to leave them days.


Post office special struggling at 23 for wi •


ging away and their Briggs now joined efforts were reward- Middlebrough at the


ed - in great style for crease and the pair young Jack Taylor, continued to score


theme. Then, helped \yjtb the score stand­ by the members of ing at 102 for five,


. If you think you will


be going along, you After tea and a rub are asked to leave a message with Hazel (447239) or Joan (441797) so they can be ready for you.


Tuesdays at 10-30 YOUfig V Old a.m. and yoga on On Sunday, with the Tuesdays at 7-30 the sun shining and p.m.


no fixture on the list pool without moving On Wednesdays there for Grindleton crick-


the innings looked as if it could go either way. However, Crossland (51 no) and Nuttall(23) steadied the ship to see the veterans home to a total of 202


down, the over-45s, looking like the assembled cast of "Last of the Sum­ mer Wine”, made their way gingerly to the field. They were soon celebrating as both openers were sent back to the


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Crossland then played a masterstroke, bringing Nuttall into the attack. Nut- tall bamboozelled both himself and the batsmen using his full repertoire of deliveries. First he dismissed Middle- b ro u g h t) and then Raw (11), and when Briggs (16) was bowled by Harg­ reaves the oldies sensed victory. With


some serious sledg­ ing, trying to un­ nerve their much younger opponents. However, Middle­ brough was having none of it, attempt­ ing to restore some stability to the innings. Jackson (21) and Middle­ brough put on 40 for the fourth wicket before the former fell victim to Entwistle.


the. The veterans The meetjng 0f Hurst Today the Stone- now embarked on Green Wi began bridge String Quar-


drinks and biscuits. Lunch concert


with a short treasure


hunt round the Shireburn Arms Hotel after which more than 40 mem­ bers sat down to a delicious two-course meal and put their heads together to tackle two quizzes.


The result had to be decided by a tie break, with the eventual winners being a team led by Mrs Denise Bolton and Mrs Elaine Whalley.


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who had the pleasure freely, taking the Jo n r l s of sending his father total past 100 at the Priest-in-charge the back to the pavilion, halfway mark.


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Ribble Valley due to ill-health. He will be conducting his final service on Septem­ ber 30th in St. Helen's Church, Waddington. There will be no service on this day at St John's or Mitton. All parishioners are invited to St Helen's to say farewell to Mr Ridley and his fami­


ly.


the tail beckoning H a rv e s t skipper Crossland The harvest weekend brought himself into at St John’s Church,


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the attack and Hurst Green will although Doherty take place on Octo- (11 n.o.) offered ber5th to 7th. There stern resistance the will be an exhibition under- 45s were skit- of photographs, arts tied for 138 with four and crafts, local pro- overs to spare.


over-45s walked ments.


earned victory yet wondering how many of these gold­ en days are left for them.


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Next Saturday, Grindleton are at home to Hadding­ ton.


BBSS’


Rev. Stewart Ridley S p o n s o r e d is sadly leaving the A sponsored walk to


raise money for Low Moor Club funds


tet will be playing in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall for the luncheon concert.


To book for either of


pianist from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, will be playing.


call 01254 826948.


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events commence at 7-30 p.m.


ews from the Villages


Dancing Line dancing is re­ commencing for the autumn session in


day at 8 p.m. Absolute beginners, can attend at 7-30 p.m. for half an hour’s tuition.


and have a go. Cer- to be active, eat tificates will be pre- plenty of fruit and sented to the chil- vegetables and fob dren in-the autumn low a sensible term at the local pri- lifestyle to look after mary schools.


K X S ™ S SI Mary's


the heart. She was ^


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speaker was Mr Cliff rrbllnge!'\. aL:__f


Astin, of Clayton-le- Moors. Heenter- tained more than 50 members with many humorous tales of slips of the tongue.


A cake stall, bring- and-buy stall and


f l ip c n p r tf


by u „ m. ,o rt


Church Mothers' healthy hint was Union, Mellor, the Jj?n by ^Irs E.


i„ Tea and biscuits were provided by Miss G.


Park, Mrs A. Hall and Mrs M. Wigan.


A stationery stall proved very popular and was soon cleared.


the sale of recycled ^ue i speaxer at the cards raised £180 for the Bucket of Love Appeal in support of MU Overseas.


rp c v r 'lp r l Guest speaker “ “ !eu- . meetmg on Septem-


S s t ThUrivan The next meeting will Kiwuwa, a solo


ber 18th will be from Hotter Shoes and the competition is for a potted plant.


be a supper evening on September 18th when member Mrs Carol Wain will speak on her Bowling Club favourite subject, Read and Simonstone antiques.


the concerts, which Bible Study commence at noon, Members of Mellor


. .


En route the children Residents with inter- and dogs had the ests in all things


was held on Sunday. The walk began TheflrstBlblestudy from Low Moor and the route went along the river to West Bradford and back. Five adults, six chil­ dren and three dogs took part.


Village show


chance to enjoy a swim or paddle in the river and one three-year-old little girl was thrilled about


“going


through the jungle.”. After the walk the


duce and refresh- The money raised will help to provide more


between Low Moor and Rimington will take place at the


green are gearing up for the annual Mel­ lor Village Show, which is being held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall in Mellor Lane.


children used up With categories for their spare energy on adults and children, the bouncy castle.


off slowly, basking in On the Friday, there facilities for the club, the glory of a well- will be a harvest sup- On Sunday, the Sports per in St John's World cricket final Hall, when Linda Tiongco, of Christ­ ian Aid, will be speaking. Harvest family communion will be held on the


Sunday at 11 a.m., The usual monthly with a harvest praise meeting of village


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Anniversary The anniversary of Holden Chapel was celebrated by special services on Sunday. Preacher in the afternoon was Mr Robert Parkinson, of Didsbury.


- : The evening service ; was led by Mr and > Mrs K.' Kelsall. ( There were songs • and sketches by the ' young people of the | Chipping Fellowship and collections were


; taken for chapel ; funds. Organist for the day


service in the evening. During this the Rev. Gill Mack will be licensed as priest-in-charge of Hurst Green and Mitton.


KNOWLE GREEN


Social time The next whist and domino drive in


. Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall will be held on Monday, followed with a military whist and domino drive on Wednesday. Admission to both events is £1, which includes tea and bis­ cuits, and both


residents and the police will take place on Wednesday in St Anne’s Court at 6-30 p.m.


MELLOR -ibrary Mellor’s librarian,


holidays hosting “A Big Wild Read” for youngsters 11 years and under. Attract­ ing over 70 children to date, the scheme


Methodist Church have requested fur­ ther opportunities to study God’s word, resulting in the arrangement of a Bible study to be held prior to the monthly communion service at 10-30 a.m.


will be on Sunday, September 16th, with a 9-15 to 9-30 a.m. start led by the Rev. Will Grady. All are welcome.


-riendly circle


The new season of meetings of Read Friendly Circle will commence on Tues­ day and continue


p.m. in the United Reformed Church. The meetings are open to all.


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Everyone is welcome LittleiTlOOr C o u n c il


Sabden Parish Council meets on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms, Wesley Street, for its September meeting. AH Sabden residents welcome to attend.


every first Tuesday C h a r ity of the month at 7-30 A great charity night will take place at the


On Tuesday, the guest speaker will be Mrs Hazel Wilkinson and the title of her talk is "A Village in Wartime.”


Bowling Club, which is based at the local cricket club, is going from strength to strength. The team is still top of the Hyndburn League andfor the past few weeks it has attract­ ed quite a number of supporters and spec- tators.This has proved quite a social side to the bowling, people appreciating the bowling but also enjoying refresh- . ments both in th afternoon and evening, as well as supporting away matches.


from flowers and Following the bowl- plants to home pro- (ng) the team and


duce, there promises to be something for everyone.


Last week, the bowlers enjoyed an aternoon out at the Butler’s Arms, Pleasington. The round robin contest was won by Richard Atkinson, with Dorothy Rostron runner-up and Alec Slater and David Marshall joint third,


supporters enjoyed a bar snack at the pub.


Ribblesdale Wander- \f\j |


Pendleton WI after the holiday break took place in the vil­ lage hall. Members


Mary O’Keefe, has Seven members had been kept busy over the school summer


Hacking, who thanked everyone who sent cards and messages for the 85th birthday cele­ brations. I t was agreed that it had been a good party.


were welcomed by Children must be president Mrs G. accompanied by an


Rehearsal The first rehearsal for Read Amateur The­ atrical Society’s pan­ tomime “Panto at the OK Corral” is on Monday. Children will start at 7 p.m. in St John’s School hall and adults at 7-45 p.m.


adult to sign a con­ sent form and find out the requirements of being involved in the pantomime. In this day and age this is essential, although supervisors have CRB certificates.


joined Downham The pantomime will WI at Alston Hall be performed on for an enjoyable meal and entertain­ ment in true Lan­ cashire fashion by Lynn and Jeff Hoyle.


is set to run until the Mrs Carol McCart- end of September, ney, of the British allowing time for Heart Foundation new entrants to join encouraged members


November 16th and 17th, with technical and dress rehearsals on November 14th and 15th. For fur­ ther details contact Clive Bennett on 01282770838 or Dee Bottoms on 01282 773984.


Residents at Little-


memory of popular Sabden man Mr Colin Cooke, who died earlier this year.


White Hart pub tomorrow from 7-30 p.m. All proceeds will c gq to the British oen/ICeS Heart Foundation The Rev. Keith and the evening is in Richardson, of Bum- ley, will take the


TaiChi Tai Chi classes are due to start again in Sab­ den next Thursday, September 6th, from 8 p.m. to 9-30p.m. in The pub is holding St Nicholas’s Church another charity Hall, Wesley Street.


Classes are weekly, for all levels and end with meditation. They are run by Sarah Goodall. Any­ one interested should contact her on 01282 779084 for more informationor just turn up on the evening wearing comfortable clothes.


There will be enter­ tainment from singer Vic Silver and a quiz night. Any prizes, bottles etc., would be very welcome - just take them along on the night.


moor Sheltered Housing are taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to support Macmillan Cancer on Friday, Septem­ ber 28th. They will hold a coffee morn­ ing in the lounge, with stalls and a raf­ fle, and admission is £1. The event opens at 10-30 a.m.


Care centre residents’ fund-raiser for flying medics


annual harvest serv-______ Ambulance. ice in Sabden Residents and staff at the River-


9-30 a.m. on Sunday. The Baptist church, in Clitheroe Road, will welcome Chris­ tine Neal to take the 10 a.m. service, and at St Nicholas's


night for the BHF on Chris Sterry. Sunday, September Weekend t o s 23rd. This will be a Mary s RC Church


will go to the heart Youth Club charity and any The village is to have l e a u a n c e


race night, starting at 5-30 p.m. so that families can go along. The first £100 raised


St Mary's Parish Hall redevelopment fund.


Methodist Church at side Care Centre, Sawley, held their annual summer fair in aid of the flying medics.


Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m., starting next Friday, September 7th.


Church the 9-30 a.m. It is for young people family Eucharist will aged 11 upwards be led by the Rev.


at St


are at the usual times of 6 p.m. Sat­ urday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday.


A SEASONAL fund-raiser made A raffle, a find-the-key competi- ily, friends and members of the £338 for the North West Air tion, tombola and hook a duck wider local community who stall all added to the funds, while attended the event, a big hit proved to be the hand- Residents decided to donate the ers. made jewellery produced and money to the air ambulance Our photograph shows those who sold by resident Edith Crossley. because it has previously provid- helped raise funds at the sum- Refreshments were served to fam- ed help for some of those living mer fair. (T060807-2)


at Riverside and because Violet Leach, a member of staff, is one of the NWAA’s main fund-rais-


Mary's Parish Hall, from 2 p.m.


SLAIDBURN


and activities will Bowling Club include table tennis, The Hodder Valley


table football and a chance for young people to socialise together. Admission is £1, which includes refreshments.


pool, video games, Bowling Club held a


excess will go to the a new youth club The next village tea from next week. It dance will be on will meet at Sabden Wednesday, Septem- Baptist Church on ber 12th, in


cheese and wine afternoon at Slaid- burn Bowling Green. Visitors and friends from Waddington and Austwick bowl­ ing clubs joined Slaidburn members for an afternoon’s bowling,


gt Winners were: Mr E. Pinder, Mr D.Law- son, Mr M. Lund, Mrs M. Beattie.


Raffle winners were: Miss Henry Taylor, Mr John Whitwell, Mr Bob Baines, Mrs M. Pinder, Mr Tom Kerr, Myra Briggs, W. Esson, Eva Elli­ son, Marian Barrow, John Gray, David


itzer organ was After considerable dis- made by the Rev. cussion, it was


Ian Robins. In fact, he has written to say he was only the intermediary.


At the North East Lancashire Organ


i t was


announced that two electronic organs were available as a gift. A Mr Brewer, of Leyland, was mak­ ing the offer.


agreed that a “one off” donation of £150 should be made to Whalley Juniors’ Football Club.


and Keyboard Soci- As the grass between ety,


p.m. a week on Sat­ urday, includes a bar and there will be a Jacob's join supper. Tickets cost £7 for adults and £4 for


01254 822646 or the


Abbey Croft and the church, gatehouse was not F e llow sh ip


sman would be asked to take over this task.


helpers, their cate­ chists, spouses and children are invited to lunch and an air­ ing of views at The Presbytery.


being cut on a regu- Tlie first meeting of lar basis, the length- the new season of


Through the gen- A complaint has been erosity and hard received about refuse


work of “Cat”, areg- collection lorries ular entertainer at driving through the Whalley Village Abbey gatehouse. Hall, and the hall Ribble Valley Bor- committee,


instrument was res- contacted.


children, available A list for donations of from the farm on raffle prizes for the coffee morning on September 29th has been placed on the table near the church door.


the Women’s After- Shaw S Ribble noon Fellowship at The new season for Whalley Methodist Ribble Valley His-


the ough Council is to be


cued, reconditioned Following complaints and brought to the about road signs not village hall. It can be being collected after heard regularly on roadworks, thus the third Sunday causing obstruction afternoon of each to pedestrians, month when “Cat” Coun. Atkinson entertains.


would be contacted.


Lawson and Mar- W e e d s garet Lonsdale. Weeds in various


A competition to bowl places in the village nearest to a bottle of were the subject of whisky was won by complaints from the


Mr H. Pickard. WEST


BRADFORD:


Communion The Rev. Stewart Rid­ ley will celebrate Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Chur-


Cinzia took customers to Milan shopping Church service a.m.


RESTAURATEUR Cinzia sample some of Italy's finest


Bocchi, of the award-win- wines.- ning La Locanda Ristorante Highlights of the trips were a Italiano and Wine Bar, Gis- visit to the ancient Roman bum, has always believed in providing her customers with a truly genuine Italian experience. So when it came to visiting the summer sales in Milanj she invited some of her most loyal customers to join her.


of authentic regional Italian “All in all it was a very good 1UI V " » *i/ --- --- ------- • -


However, the four-day trip was not just about shopping. Cinzia also ensured that


band, Maurizio, pride.them- selves in serving at their restaurant.


everyone had the opportuni- Commenting on th e trip, ty to enjoy some of th e Cinzia said: ‘ I knew before region’s most interesting his- we se t of f there were con- torical attractions, as well a s ’ cerns from some husbands


Our picture shows Cinzia (third from left) with the customers she took on the trip to Milan (s).


mas.”


spa town of Acqui Terme, as well as the majestic Forte di Gavi and the diverse vine­ yard La Scolca. There were also plenty of opportunities for everyone to try the sort


and partners at the prospect of 10 women being let loose shopping in Milan. The sales are renowned for offering some fantastic Italian brands at bargain prices, but it was important to strike a balance and the trip certain­ ly had a good mix of visits that appealed to all.


On Sunday, in West Bradford Methodist Church at 2 p.m. the


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cuisine that Cinzia and hus- trip and I've already been asked if we can arrange another trip before Christ­


. preacher will be the new minister the Rev. Katy Thomas. The service will include the Sacra­ ment of Holy Com­ munion.


'WHALLEY


Organ gift Last week it was mis­ takenly reported in this column that the gift of a fine Wurl-


The lengthsman is to A second opinion is to be asked to deal with be sou«ht from LCC


public at the meet­ ing of Whalley Parish Council.


some problems and a letter is to be sent to the Lancashire County Council regarding others.


chon Sunday at 9-15 Councillors were informed that it


could be up to seven years before any progress was made on the issue of a 20 m.p.h. speed limit on The Sands. The clerk was to write to County Coun. Albert Atkinson


A letter is to be sent to the former Commu­ nity Support Police Officer Geoff Pen


SalvaCie _______


Church is on torical and Archaeo- Wednesday at 2.15 logical Society p.m. in the church begins on Thursday, hall when the speak- September 13th, er will be the new with a talk by Jim minister, the Rev. Halsall on part one Katy Thomas.


of Shaw's Ribble Valley.


The monthly collec- Meetings are in Whal- tion of all forms of ^7 Abbey at 8 p.m. paper and cardboard on alternate Thurs- takes place from 9- d a y s . In q u i r ie s : 30 a.m. on Saturday. 01254 824712.


Money raised bene- Social time fits Whalley Prima- At Saturday's social


ry School and uni­ formed organisa­ tions.


Discussion


hall, thanking him At the first meeting of for all the work he Whalley and Dis- has done in the vil­ lage.


trict Trefoil Guild following the sum­ mer break on Tues­ day Afif Din, a


for Whalley senior citizens, whist win­ ners were: Ladies - Mrs J. Walmsley and Mrs P. Wooff. Gents - Mrs D. Farnsworth, with Mr J. Wooff and Mr J. Whitehead joint second.


regarding the point­ ing of the flags at the war memorial. New members are wel- Mr Hardman, who come, whether they


An application to Thursday Group RVBC for change of jqew members of the


keeps the area weed­ ed and tidy, is con­ cerned that water-is seeping through the flags and could cause damage.


use of a residential property in King Street to business premises was raised.


grant for “smiley faces” signs in order to urge motorists to reduce their speed. Complaints about the amount of rubbish bn the Abbot’s Way play area are to be passed on to the police.


with dancing to music by Clanbeat- ha has been organ­ ised by the Tennant family at their home, Hawthorn Farm, Barrow, to raise funds for Whalley Parish Church.


The event, from 7-30 group will be made


inquiring if money MOSey On d ow n is available for a A “barn yard shuffle” The SVP conference noon.


very welcome when it resumes next Thursday at The Presbytery.


When the children's liturgy resumes a week on Sunday, the work of the many helpers will be acknowledged.


After mass on Sep­ tember 16th, all the


have been in Guiding or not. Meetings are on the first Tuesday


Muslim, will speak The group meets each about his way of life. Saturday at 6.30 in


the Methodist Church Hall. Inquiries to Helen Hardy on 01254 822988.


of the month in the S u rg e ry Methodist Church Locaj Rjbble Valley Hall at 7-30 p.m.


Borough Council members Coun. Joyce Holgate and Coun. Terry Hill will be holding a surgery in Whalley Village Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to


meets on Tuesday in Residents of Whalley The Presbytery


are invited to go along and discuss their concerns or express compliments about the village. The two councillors will also be pleased to explain their rolls in the community.


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