8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, January 3rd, 2008


Additonal days off


EXTRA holidays in 2008 should bring some Christ­ mas cheer to millions of UK workers. They will have reason


for an e.xtra toa s t this Christmas, with the Gov­ ernment increasing paid holidays so that, for the firs t time, sta ff have access to more leave days to cover the Christmas period. During last year, the


Government increased the annual leave entitle­ ment for full-time work­ ers from 20 to 24 days, in order to make paid leave for bank and public holi­ days additional to the annual holiday entitle­ ment. Around six million


workers, or 22% of the workforce, are set to bene­ fit from these changes. Employment Relations


Minister, Pat McFadden, said: “These changes will help bring some extra Christmas cheer to mil­ lions of people. “Most full-time work­


ers already receive 20 days or more paid leave, not counting bank holi­ days, and many part- timers receive an equiva­ lent entitlement. The entitlement will increase to 28 days from April 2009.”


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No prizes for this service


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TRAINS travelling from the Ribble Valley to Morecambe and Manchester were the worst in the area during part of the


summer. Topping the “worst perform­


ance” league was the 7-56 a.m. service from Clitheroe to the coast. Between August 19th and Sep­


tember 15th it was cancelled twice and was more than five minutes late on 13 of the 19 occasions it did run.


Second in the league was the 5- Village loos are given full marks


A TOILET block in Slaidburn is the apple of the council’s eye. Ribble Valley Council has been award­


ed the prestigious Green Apple for work carried out at the village facility. Backed by the Environment Agency


and the Chartered Institutes of Waste Management and Environmental Health, the awards recognise projects that have preserved architectural heritage or enhanced the built enviornment.


The council’s principal surveyor Rod


Pearce collected the award from David Bellamy at a ceremony in London. Slaiburn’s toilet block is constructed


from reclaimed local stone and has state- of-the-art enviornmental features, as well as a unique boot-washing facility. Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Doreen


Taylor, holds the award, watched by Rod Pearce and senior building surveyor Phil Thompson. (B111207/I)


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12 p.m. train to Manchester Victo­ ria. During the period this service was cancelled twice and was also more than five minutes late 13 times. The 7-08 a.m. service from


Clitheroe to Victoria did not fare much better - although only can­ celled once, it still ran more than five minutes behind schedule on 10 occasions. A Greater Manchester Passenger


Transport Authority report which showed the train tables said although the performance on the Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria line had improved by more than 1% since the last recording period, it still remained at “an unaccept­ able level”. The report, presented to last


month’s gathering of the authori­ ty’s Transport Network Commit­


tee, said delays had been caused by continuing temporary speed restrictions due to the poor condi­ tion of track in some areas, as well as a points failure at Blackburn. It added that the situation was


being viewed “very seriously”, but added th a t Network Rail had already removed one of the restric­ tions and had received funding to take off two more by the enfW November. In response Peter Moore, the


Chairman of Ribble Valley Rail, said: “Although it is regrettable that there have been regular delays and late running of trains, these have arisen because of the poor state of the infrastructure. Net­ work Rail has been working on the line to improve the state of the track and with the new signalling that is planned it is envisaged that there will be a significant reduction in the late running of trains. Rib­ ble Valley Rail continues to work closely with Network Rail and Northern to improve every aspect of the service on our line. We will provide further information in the New Year regarding the progress of planned work.” Any comments by rail users can


be sent to Peter Moore at peter21.mmore(gvirgin.net or Marjorie Birch at rjm.raydalefS tis- cali.co.uk


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Special visit The Mayor and May­ oress of Clitheroe, Coun. David Berry­ man and Mrs Maria Berryman, visited the Manor House Residential Home to extend festive oreetings and hand


jH I t gifts to residents. ’’We Mayor and May­ oress spent time chatting to the resi­ dents and staff and were also able to enjoy the musical entertainment by Derek Thornber, who played a wide repertoire of songs for everyone to join in with.


CHIPPING


Festive party Chipping Welfare Committee’s annual festive party will be held on Saturday in Chipping Village Hall at 4-30 p.m. Residents of Chip­ ping, Thornley, Lea- gram, Little Bow- land and Chaigley, aged 60 and over, arc eligible to attend with partners. Call Martin and Barbara Butters on 01995 61586 if you have not yet been invited.


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VILLAGERS in Bolton-by-Bo*land stepped .back in time for a Dicken­ sian festive event.


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Tasty treats including mulled wine and mince pies tempted visitors to the event, held in the village hall.


Stalls sold fresh local produce, the good cheer” was m aid of the Chil- village choir entertained and dren’s Committee. Father Christmas took last minute Our photograph shows Father wish-list requests from youngsters Christmas arriving at Bolton-by- who visited his grotto.


Money raised during the “night of


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History Society The December monthly meeting was the ACM and all office holders were unanimously re-elected for 2008. This was followed by guest speaker Stan­ ley Walmsley, who gave an interesting talk


entitled


“Christmas Cus­ toms with Bells On”.


He described the ori­ gins of many Christ­ mas customs and then persuaded some members to partake in hand-bell ringing. The evening was brought to a close with supper.


The first meeting of 2008 will be on Tues­ day, January 15th, a t '7-45 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Centre when some members have been invited to discuss items from their own collections. This mil be followed by an introduction to the society's own archive, which has undergone an over­ haul and reclassifica­ tion during the past year. New members and visitors will be most welcome.


The next informal ses­ sion of the society takes place on Sun­ day, February 3rd, at the same venue from 2 p.m.


This is an opportunity for visitors to seek information from society members about local and fam- ily history issues. Swiety publications, including the new pictorial book “Chipping in Pic­ tures”, mil be avail­ able, For more infor­ mation, call 01772 864289.


DOWNHAM


Carol singing Choir members and friends of St Leonard’s Church- went on their annual carol singing round the village on Christ­ mas Eve, raising almost £90 for church charities.


This will be added to the money raised in Twiston the week before, when they were invited by Mr and Mrs Steve Wilkins to Smithy Fold Barn, where Twiston villagers had congregated. Mince pies and mulled wine were served and enjoyed by all who joined in the singing, raising another £90.


Thanks go to Mr and Mrs Wilkins for their kind hospitali­ ty.


The choir were on duty again on Christmas Day morning for the pop­ ular choral commun­ ion service conduct­ ed by Canon Rod­ ney Nicholson. Organist was Mrs Adele Pridding.


The Rev. Alan Reid will conduct the Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday morning at 11 a.m.


United service The annual united service of nine les­ sons and carols was enjoyed by a large congregation at St Leonard’s Church, Downham. Canon Rodney Nicholson welcomed everyone and conducted the service, assisted by the Rev. Alan Reid.


The lessons were read by Peter Craig, Paul Case, Isobella Keny­ on, Glen Wright, Rowan Greenhill, Tom Manson, Mar­ garet Loveridge, Olivia Assheton and Canon Nicholson.


Well known carols were sung with gusto. Mrs Adela Pridding was organ­ ist.


A welcome addition to the service was a


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Christmas medley interlude by the St Paul’s handbell ringers of Clitheroe. The charities St Leonard’s supports during the year will receive the collection taken during the service.


GISBURN: Holy Land visit


The members of Gis- burn Mothers’ Union kept a silent tribute in memory of the late Mrs Jane Taylor, who had for many years been a loyal and active member, and a spe­ cial prayer was offered at their latest meeting.


Arrangements were made for the branch annual meeting on January 8th at the White Bull Hotel, Gisburn, at 12 for 12-30 p.m. for lunch.


The speaker for the afternoon, Mrs Patricia Duxbury, gave an interesting and descriptive account of a holiday in the Holy Land, which included visits to Bethlehem and the birthplace of Jesus.


The members enjoyed singing a selection of Christmas carols accompanied by Mrs Duxbury on portable organ and a Christmas bring and buy stall was well patronised.


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Happy event Villagers filled a beau­ tifully-decorated St Ambrose Church, for the carol service


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held the week before Christmas.


There were choral and congregational car­ ols and the pupils of the primary school sang two carols, “It's a time” and “Calyp­ so Carol”. The les­ sons were read by Mrs Pippa Hebden, Mrs Kate Jones, Mrs Marjorie Web­ ster, Mrs Susan Aspin, Galium Doherty, Mrs Gill Sutton, Mr John Pye and Dr Bill Turner, representing the various organisa­ tions in the village. The service was con­ ducted by the rector, the Rev. Canon D. W. Mewis, and the organist was Mr John Pye.


At the end of the serv­ ice there was a sur­ prise visit from Father Christmas, who handed out fruit and sweets to members of the con­ gregation. Mulled wine and mince pies were served in the Parish Room and school hall.


Flower rota A new flower rota has been placed at the back of St Ambrose Church. Anyone wishing to arrange flowers or give a donation for a par­ ticular Sunday should sign the list or contact Mrs Doreen Wilson, tel. 01200428385.


HOLDEN


Concert Holden Chapel held its annual chapel concert. The chair­ man for the evening was Mr Alan Wood- house, of Clapham.


The choir sang two pieces “Hallelujah to Jesus” and “In the Stillness of the Night”.


The young people of the Sunday school and chapel per­ formed a sketch enti­ tled “The Pageant of Christ’s Nativity”.


Those taking part were Seth and Anna Blakey, James and Rachel Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Hannah


and Eleanor Binns,


Danielle Geelan, Isaac, Ethan and Alisa Bury. Andrew Harrison played a medley of carols on the clarinet.


Mrs Ruth Woodhouse read-out a recitation and their daughter, Emily, sang “Away in a Manger”. At the dose of the service, Mr Woodhouse gave out the Sunday school prizes. Collec­ tions were taken for chapel funds. Organ­ ists were Mrs B.


Harrison and Mr M. Blakey.


KNOWLE GREEN


First whist The first of the new year fortnightly whist and domino drives will be held in Knowle Green Vil-


’ lage Hall on Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1, which includes tea and biscuits. The


Christmas whist drive will be held the following Monday evening, January 14th, at '7-30 p.m.


History group The History of War­ fare Group Mil meet in Knowle Green Village Hall on Fri­ day, January 18th, at 7-30 p.m. The title is “Bombing Operations in First World War and Sec­ ond World War”. • More News From the Villages-page 10


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