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18 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 18th, 2008


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BALDER- STONE


Rescue team Husbands


The competition for a first aid kit was won by Mrs Jean Ryan, Mrs June Harrison.


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The raffle was won by Mrs Eva Corse.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Garden club


■ Four new members were welcomed to Bolland Gardening Club when Mr Bill Blackledge made a return visit and gave a very inform­ ative and humorous talk.


He brought along a great array of perennials


autumn colour, instructing on posi­ tioning and care. He then planted up two winter contain­ ers, which he kindly donated for a raffle. He was thanked by Mrs Maxine Lord before everyone rushed to buy his


for


St Leonard the Less Church, Samles- bury has invited members to see their 12th Century church decorated for harvest on Sat­ urday October 4th 11-30 to 4 p.m. Some members have enrolled on a com­ puter course and yoga classes held in Mellor Brook Com­ munity Centre.


Next month visitors from other WIs have been invited.


The team are all vol­ unteers who give their time ' and expertise to help people in distress.


friends were invited to the meeting of Balderstone WI to hear Mr Peter Tay­ lor, of Bowland Mountain Rescue, give a talk and slide show on the work of the rescue team.


and


plants. Chairman the parish council Mrs Lois Gill, gave to raise their con- a report on the cerns with the. bor- show and thanked ough council, everyone who had I t was agreed to defer helped to make i t making comment such a success and until a planning tea hostesses Mr application has and Mrs Rawlings been received, were also thanked A letter was received by the vice-chair- from Chatburn man.


The speaker due in October from the Hedgehog Rescue is unable to attend because of ill- health, instead Mrs Marguerite Hughes will- speak on "Bulbs for Spring and Forcing for Christmas".


CHATBURN


Parish council Before the meeting of Chatburn Parish


Wareing discussed setting up a Cold Calling Zone in the Edmund Jennings Court and Bridge Road area which will be funded by the Ribble Valley


Football Club


number of badges and are hoping to go camping during the Easter holidays. Please ring Nicky


New aerobics A new keep-fit class


requesting th a t the Hall on Monday, club be allowed to September 29th at use the pitch on a sp.m


the need to apply


•annually for per­ mission. I t was agreed that this be refused, but a letter be sent to the Foot- ball Association stating that part of the playing field has always' been


Council, held in the This facility will be village hall, PC available for at least


the next 25 years which will enable the football club to apply for Charter Status and to receive grant fund­ ing from the Foot­ ball Association.


Borough Council The new playground Partnership.


I t was agreed th a t Chatburn must carry out a housing survey and a copy of the borough council's question­ naire has been received for guid- ance. Action to be BfOWnieS deferred until the There are places consultation docu- available to join 1st


CHIPPING


ment has been received.


There has been a mis­ understanding con­ cerning the type of licence applied for by the Lemon. Tree, the proprietor's intention being to allow wine and alcohol to be served accompanying a meal. Residents have expressed con­ cern that; tables outside the premis­ es, both back and


Crime and Disorder equipment was delivered last Fri­ day, when two parish councillors were present at the installation


will be starting in Chipping Village


rolling programme Tfijs aerobic class led thus eliminating jjy ^isa will include


toning and weights and is suitable for all. For further information please contact Kate on ,01995 61033.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


designated specifi-pj, cally for football US0.


At the meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI


Cook on ; 01995 Anyone who has not 61244 to arrange a already given their taster session.


and domino drive will be on Saturday, October 25th at 7- 30 p.m.. in the vil­ lage hall. Admission is £2, including pie and peas supper.


annual whist 446642. GISBURN


annual dinner, at the Hark to Boun­ ty, Slaidburn, on Wednesday, Octo­ ber 8th.


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hard afternoon. Crossland once again won the toss for the home-side, and


name should tel. Spectators were still Mrs M. Binder on taking their seats.


when a ■ mix-up between batsmen saw the dejected Agar trudge back


ton almost struck again when Ali lobbed a ball to mid-on, but much to his surprise and delight the ball was


president Mrs M. Beattie welcomed everyone and intro­ duced member Mrs Rosemary Johnson who gave a talk and demonstration on quilting and patch- work.


She had brought along various patchwork quilts, some she had made


front, are intrusive They will be working The next meeting and have requested towards achieving a will be the 61st


Chipping Brownies who meet every Monday from 6-30 to 8 p.m. in Chip­ ping Village Hall. The girls learn about the environ­ ment, new skills such as handicrafts, baking, sewing and have opportunties to learn circus skills and gardening. They also have a fun.time and play Birthday games, paint and were presented to draw.


Mrs R. Johnson,


During the evening members were split- up into groups and other members who had been to patch- work classes helped their group to do some patchwork. Thanks were expressed to Mrs Johnson by Mrs Beattie. A'competi­ tion for a pin cush­ ion was won by Mrs M. Cook, Mrs


' herself and others which had been handed down to her from relatives in Ireland. She also showed some sam­ ples of her knitting.


■ gathered in Gisbum Parish Church for their annual service of re-dedication to the aim and object of the MU move­ ment worldwide, rpV'*'' led by Mrs J. Hus- ^ twick, who is licenced reader at Gisburn.


Prayers, hymns and thoughtful address all echoed the theme of the serv­ ice. Lessons were read by Mrs H. Waddington and Mrs C. Thistleth- waite and Mrs E. Hartley accompa­ nied the singing on the organ. Later, over a cup of tea, plans were made for future acivities and meetings, including a visit to Hellifield MU’s


100th


Lynne Tembey, MU provincial president will be present.


Rowena Parkinson, CfiCket Mrs Angela Harg- Sunday saw the cur- reaves.


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Members of Gisburn Both teams strupled early on to get the upper hand; the batsmen were rarely troubled, but the accuracy of the bowlers meant runs were hard to come by.


Mothers’ union spjiied. Mothers’ ’ Union


anniversary cele- «« ii.


Ali's luck finally ran out with two overs remaining as he was caught by Cross­ land, off the bowl­ ing of Cherry for 92. Rolls-Royce’s innings closed on 158 for 3


brations on October 8th when Mrs tuous of teas, pro-


vided by Mrs Andrea Olleren- shaw, Grindleton went out to bat for the final time this year, Grindleton’s openers Wilkinson and Jackson got the innings off to a solid sta rt with both batsmen look­ ing comfortable, however,


this


batsmen into chas­ ing runs, and chancing their arm.


way through the Barely able to see the The Youth Club are innings, forcing the Ball Jackson took planning a trip to 20 off one over from


reached 70 before Grindleton enjoyed any success, howev­ er Ali, had also been dropped twice more during this time. Grindleton kept things tight all the


score Youth club


Maddren. He con­ tinued in this vain taking 11 off the next over, between the cheers from the crowd, the silence was With


remaining Grindle­ ton needed 6 to ivin. One ball later it was all over as Jackson smashed yet anoth­ er six over mid-


Blackpool Illumina­ tions on Friday, October 3rd. Mem­ bers need to attend tomorrow’s meeting to pick up a letter about this trip.


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deafening. Coffee two overs Pauline Kershaw is


balls later Grindle-


Grindleton would field first.


decided


in the space of four deliveries. Skipper Crossland joined Jackson a t the crease and a match C b R© iclDQ winning partner- The meeting of Hurst ship began to flour- Green WI next ish. The stand had progressed to 50 before Crossland fell to the most con­ tentious of Ibw decisions.


HURST GREEN


Gridleton on 115 Panto for 7 with only six The pantomime overs remaining, rehearsal tonight at


Hutchinson (16), took the score past 100 before Hutchin­ son fell victim to Ali. Two more wickets for Ali left


Rolls-Royce and their spectators were already antici­ pating victory while the Grindle­ ton


had Fortunately Jackson ignored all of this. Needing 44 for vic­ tory off 6 overs, and with the light receding rapidly, Jackson went on the offensive.


7-30 p.m. is for those in scenes 8-13. The


acknowledged prob- Volunteers < able defeat,


players Cleaning day


required to help give the Memorial Hall, its autumn clean this Saturday from 9 a.m. An hour or more of your time will be put to good . use.


Non-members are welcome to visit, contact Barbara Herd 826350 for fur­ ther details.


Thursday, will fea­ ture a demonstra­ tion by .Mrs Bernadette Had- field entitled "Cake | Icing made easy".


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KNOWLE GREEN


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will be refrcshmenlsl a f te r the 11 a.m


service. There is tol be a harvest openi weekend on October! 3rd to 5th beginning! with a harvest supJ per in church on the!


Friday. I


Family Issues l |^ w l e . Green ^ f fu rch is looking forward to a visit from Colin and Nancy Campbell, i n t e r n a t i o n a l speakers


America who address family issues in a real and biblical way.


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There will be refresh­ ments and a book­ stall at the event on Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Kidz Church at Knowle Green.


The competition is J aZ Z COnCSrt


for a cake slice. Lovers of music, par-1 ticu la r ly jazz,|


should come along! to Knowle Green! Village Hall on Sat-[ urday at 7-30 p.m.! to hear Brian Tay*! lor and Friends per-[ form an eclectic! range of musical! scores.


next is Thursday, Lion tales


October 9th for Remember the lions! scenes 1-7.


holding a coffee morning in aid of Village hall


wicket. This was The event will take probably the best innings ever played at Grindleton and will live in Grindle­ ton folklore as the day “Young Charlie Jackson Charlie


stir" initiative. place on Friday,


became Jackson


Grindleton Leg­ end”


changed dramati- Grindleton’s man-of- cally as Binns the-match was of removed Wilkinson course Charlie and Middlebrough Jackson.


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Celebrating t r a years in the motor industry


There will be cake and plant stalls to browse. Donations of cakes, biscuits, plants and raffle prizes are needed, please contact


Playground Unfortunately the refurbishment of the Hurst Green Play Area has been delayed due to the rain. Work ■will com­ mence, as soon as there is a drier spell.


St John's Back to Church Sun­ day is a national event designed to encourage people to : attend their local church. St John's offers a very warm welcome and there


housed at Alston| and the funeral pos-! session for the par-! rot buried in! Knowle Green Bot-! toms? If you want! to hear about these| events, go along to! Knowle Green Vil-| lage Hall on Mon-! day when Stewart | Lewis recounts! these and other tales j from his amusing| book entitled, “Thej Clitheroe Lion and! other ‘Tails’’’. Cornel along for 8 p.m.,I enjoy a glass of wine I and a light supper. I Tickets cost £3.501 including supper! and can be booked I in advance by tel. | 01254 878447.


Macmillan Cancer At the AGM of Support as part of Knowle Green Vil- "Help create a big , lage Hall, Mr Andy McLaughlin was re-1 elected chairman!


September 26th from 10 a.m. in St. John's Church hall, Hurst Green. Other officers were re-1 Admission is £2.50. elected, en bloc. |


deputies.


Additional members are needed so any­ one who would like I to help the local community should contact Andy on | 01254 878269.


Pauline on 01254 It was agreed to hold 826061.


another open gar-


dens next summer. If anyone is willing j to open their garden | for the event, con-1 tact Jean Procter on i


01254 M I insurance is p r i^ ^ ed for the gardens.


This year has result­ ed in being voted i the runner-up in the Best-Kept Village Hall in Lancashire | C o m p e t i t i o n . Thanks were I extended to all who have helped keep the hall at this high [ standard.


■ be appreciated. Inquiries, tel. 01254


878394.


Fellowship The men of the fel­ lowship hosted a


- w e l l - a t t e n d e d Men’s Breakfast and there will be another of the pop­ ular Biker’s Break­ fasts on Saturday September 27th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.


On Thursday Sep­ tember 25th at 2 p.m. there will be the meeting of all ages Thursday Fel­ lowship.


There is now a flour­ ishing Tuesday House Group which meets weekly in the Manse and a fort­ nightly one which meets on Wednes­ days in Longridge. Everyone most wel­ come, tel. 01254 878394 for details.


Everyone is welcome, to find out more tel. Tom or Margaret on 01254 878486.


with Mr Syd Brown I and Mr Michael I Redmayne as his|


Graveyard Work to remove the kerb stones and landscape the top graveyard should start in October, the new audio system' should be installed! before Christmas and work on the new building should be completed before the end of this month.


Everyone is welcome to come along on Sundays at 11 a.m. and join this grow­ ing church when the • preacher on Sunday


will be Mr Robin Clark, of West Bradford.


LOW MOOR


_ irts The Tuesday evening friendly darts match at Low Moor Club was won by Alma Haydock, runner-up was


• Doris Clark. ' ' In the men’s invita­ tion Summer Darts League, Blue divi­


Everyone is welcome,, admission is free, but donations towards the Camp­ bell’s expenses for .this UK visit would


In the final tables Blue division Low Moor came second with 45 points.


sion, Low Moor lost 2-5 to St Michael’s.


ews from the Viflages


In the Pool Premium ■division Low Moor A 8, Billington B 4.


NEWTON Harvest festival


The foundation stone for the Sunday School was laid on September 12th 1908, so as a way of celebrating 100 years there will be memorabilia and photographs per­ taining to this.


After the. service there will be a light buffet lunch to which everyone is welcome.


The harvest festival will be held on Sun­ day in Newton United Reformed Church at 11 a.m. whe'n the preacher, will be the Rev. Norma Johnson.


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cil concern was again , expressed about parked vehi­ cles on the Whalley Road pavement, the majority of cars belonging to Read residents unable to park on side streets. However, it' was agreed th a t the installation of fur­ ther yellow lines would not improve the site line tor drivers in exiting side streets and that no action can betaken.


LCC to be informed . of the council’s con­ cerns.


The proposal to introduce double


Proceeds from the day will be sent to Water Aid -"Water for Life.


PENDLETON


Historical The firs t meeting af te r the summer break for Pendleton Historical Society was an unforget­ table visit to Standen Hall.'


■ Cornish.


Members were privi­ leged to delve into the history of the hall when they were shown round Mr Edmund 'Preedy and Mr Ribhard. .;


Members wwe';trea£!ir ed to a m«nBrab^


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; yellow lines on Vic­ tor ia Lodge and- Whalley Road was considered by the council. LCC to be notified th a t the council recom­ mends the lines be extended as far as the convenience store and garage as the bend in the road impedes the drivers’ site line.


Waste paper The waste paper col­ lection will take place on Monday in Read and Simon- stone. Cardboard and


-®erat early .--i inquiries, teL-!ftl209 '■^4467.; -


■ Please leave your : bag,or carri^,;bags


'They'vieww.plaittH"' ■ .graphs ah<f were,; shown plaiB of. how.; the hall haiPdOTeL/ oped over the year& •


■


v is i t and aii. ii*“, d ep th tour orth%: hall and'groundhj an d . 5 eBTpj^^ re f re sh n ^ tsw ith host M r ^'John- Aspihall;'wlio wer-;, corned. them; to hii^:; beautiful anii Ms-! . toric hoIn«^;.i;>^'^‘■,■:^5


. envelopes are now accepted as well as clean paper,-news­ paper, magazines' and brochures.


brown


Please leave waste paper in the hessian sack provided or in carrier bags, out­ side and as accessi­ ble as possible.'


tion in Sabden is on Tuesday morning.'


Flowers The Sabden flower arranging group's


Jiist go along or call the class leader Mrs Alison Eddy, bn 01282 455412 for more information.


■ weekly classes have re-started on Wednesdays, in St Mary's Community Hall from 7-30 to 9- 30 p.m. The class is suitable for all lev­ els.


All are welcome.The last three weeks £20 bonus ball win­ ners have been Mrs Jennifer Mead, Mr James Hindle and Mrs Margaret Par­ sons.


wishing to become a Catholic, or for Catholics wanting to know more about or refresh their faith, begins on Thursday, October 2nd, in the presby­ tery in Whalley Road, a t 7-30 p.m.


Bingo I t 's eyes down tonight for prize bingo in St Mary's Community Hall, Whalley Road, at 7 p.m. Mr Jack Haythomthwaite is the caller and there will be a raffle. Pro­ ceeds are for St Mary’s Roof Fund. Admission is £3 for adults and £1.50 children, which includes supper and drinks at the inter­ val and a first free game of bingo. There are adults and- children's prizes to play for.


^ w l i n g :


If.anyone wants to join Sabden Bowl-


;^ing Ulub's mbnHily draw, they should


,‘»n ttl2 « 2 .778472. '"iSckets'aze on »le


/ / to th e 'y u b ’h annii- •it;;' ;Presentatibn oBSeptember


Tricks s A pie and peas sup- ;il»er was enjoyed by .^i.patrons of thewMat' Vand domino.drive


The trio - were'! thanked for their; generosityby Mrs ? Jilly Farthing! ‘ ^


Fun dancing The s trictly . fun­ dancing returns to Pendleton Village..


■ Hall tonight, at 7-, 45 p.m. .Everyone


is welcome.


Please leave papers in the white bags.


Waste paper I t ’s paper -day in- Pendleton on 'Tues­ day, September 23rd.


■


:',Mrs E Hartley and /■ Mrs E Jackson ;/ wereMCs. . Whist winners: ;!.£adies - Mrs J. . Robinson, Mrs M. iWellock, Mr R.


’ 27th at- 'Whalley GoKClub.


Contact committee members or secre-


/organised by Ritn-! ihgton Memorial Institute manage- 'ment comm'ittee.


The club’s £750 ‘ Floodlit Singles is underway and cul­ minates in the big final on September 28th.


’ tary John Pilking- tOB on ' 01282 778195 if you would like to go.'


• Barker. Gents — Mr T. Holden, Mr W. ■


Dominoes: Miss J Pye, Mr E. Nowell, ■Mrs Fox, Mrs F. Taylor, Mrs M. Smith, Mr J. Pye.


. Barker, ' Mr J. Monoghan.


SABDEN


Parish council Waste paper At the meeting of The ' fortnightly Read Parish Coun- waste paper collec­


Barker, Mr K. Ten- ■nant.


Raffle: Mrs J. Carr, Mrs E. Barker, Mrs ■E. Peel, Mrs S.


Youth ckib Sabden Baptist Church youth club has re-opened after the summer holi­ days on Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. I t is for chil­ dren aged 11 plus, who a t ten d high school. All young people in this age group are welcome.


St Mary's This Sunday is Home -. Missions Sunday at St Mary's RC Church when there


;rft'g:AJan' Wfialley;


Tal Chi A new class of Tai Chi for children started this week on Wednesdays, in St Mary's Community Hall, from 5-30 to 6-30 p.m. The class­ es are for children aged eight upwards and cost £1.50. All inquiries to Sarah Goodall on 01282 779084.


SIMONSTONE


Harvest festival A harvest festival will be held in St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, on Sunday, September 28th a t 10 a.m. Help is needed to decorate the church on th e Saturday. Please contact Anne Mellor if you "are able to help:


Beetle drive Please support the


; Tamily beetle drive which will be held tbmorrow in Simon­ stone Old School hall.


:


This is an ‘excellent family.


social,


organised by St Peter’s Mothers’ Union. Family tick­ et £5, adult £2.50, children £ 1, or pay athedoor.


The charities are Macmillan Cancer Support, Rainbows at Holden Centre, Lancashire and South Cumbria Kidney P atients’ Association. Cer­ tificates will be issued for. various categories including fancy dress. The Stork Hotel is host-


Run for life Please give your wholehearted sup­ port to the “Run for Life” charity fun day which will be held on Saturday from 1 1 a.m.


, ing the event and event T-shirts are


. £1. .


' will be a collection for the organisation which spreads the gospel, in this coun­ try.


A course for people


- Simonstone Garden Club, in the Old School hall, when


Garden club The new season begins next Thurs­ day at 7-30 p.m. for


Diane Harrison, frbm Avant Gar­ dens, will be hold­ ing a plant sale.


Subscriptions are due at £4 per annum'.


SLAIDBURN


. Andrew Harrison - and Mick Handley (programme secre­ taries), Alison Blakey, Heather Harrison, Christine. Parkinson, Brian Dodd and David Harrison (club leaders), James Harrison and Laura Coupland (scrap­ book), Anna Blakey, Amy Kidd and Rachel Harri­ son (tea monitors), James Harrison (register), and Stephen Harrison (Press). Meetings will remain on


Young farmers Slaidburn Young Farmers met on Monday for their AGM. Election of officers: Steven Walker (chairman), Tim Ankers, Daniel Parker and Seth Blakey (■vice-chair­ men), Anna Cow- perthwaite (secre­ ta ry ) , Liz Scott (assistant secre­ ta ry ) , Robert Walker (treasurer), Stephen Harrison,


. will be £30 per year. There will be an advisory meeting in the Hark to Bounty on Wednesday, at 8 p.m. to discuss future fund-raising for the cliib.' All


. Monday nights in Slaidburn Village Hall a t 7-30 p.m. and subscriptions


; Farm for those not wishing to stock- judge.


WADDINGTON


WI cJancers Members


-the hips, covered ;with silver coins


This was worn with a belt which sat on


Waddington WI were entertained by a talk on the sub­ ject of “Middle- Eastern Dance” , delivered by Mrs Ann Kingston. President ' Miss Hylda Emsden wel­ comed the speaker, who wore a bright pink gallibao deco­ rated with sequins.


of


Next week’s meeting is stockjiidging a t Spencer’s Farm by kind permission of Mark and.Alison Blakey at 7-30 p.m. There ^11 be a craft night at Newhouse


■ advisory members are welcome


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which jingled as she moved.


Her head-dress was a darker pink scarf draped in a turban style.


! accordian band and a Moroccan drum for weddings in the home.


The dance has a relaxed fluid move­ ment based on' cir­ cling the hips in a figure of eight. Originated in Cairo, Egypt, it is often accompanied by an


■ these were dis­ played in all the magical colours of the Middle East.


'A few brave members put on hip-belts and followed Mrs Kingston in the dance to much laughter.


The belly dance was used in hareems for the more educated and this was where the veil was intro­ duced. Mrs Kingston showed a variety of beauti­ fully decorated cos­ tumes from the Oasis in Libya and


A meeting regarding secondary schools admission will be on Wednesday in the school at 7 p.m.


Head teacher Brian Beresford stresses th a t anyone who has not registered a child should do so immediately.


Prizes for raffle and tombola at the annual coffee morn­ ing on September 27th are now being collected.


As no copies of the entrance exam for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School have been received, parents of Year 6 children should get the information either on line from www.crgs.org.uk or from the school.


The next meeting will take place in the Methodist School room onOc- tober 14th when the speaker will be Mr Peter 'Worrell on “Music, Musicians and the Halle”. ■


Mrs Valerie Towler thanked Mrs Kingston for a delightfully enter­ taining evening. After a delicious supper the raffle was drawn and a delegate was arranged for the autumn council meeting in Black- bum.


Seatbelts The wearing of seat- bels and the use of appropriate child restraints is being closely monitored by Lancashire Part- nership for Road Safety and Lan­ cashire Police. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that a child under the age of 14 is a p p r o p r i a t e l y restrained in the car.


Back to church Harvest festival at Whalley Methodist Church falls on “Back to Church Sunday", when church-goers are invited to bring someone else along


back of church. They should be returned by Sun­ day.


Neighbours The cost of £5 for a flower demonstra­ tion on Wednesday is to meet travel costs for women in Eastern Europe for the world federa­ tion seminar for women in Glasgow next year.


Entitled "European Neighbours" the demonstration by Sheila Chadwick is a t Lammack Methodist Church at 7-30 p.m.


Contact 'Wendy Brei- dgeman on 01299 424659 for car trav­ el arrangements.


. on Sunday, Septem­ ber 25th a t 10-30 a.m.


Invitation to the “Broth arid bread” supper" are avail­ able from the back of the church.


Time travel At the first meeting of Whalley and District Archaolog- ical and Historical Society members were taken back to the 16th Century by Adrian Worrell, dressed as a gentle­ man of the period. He used many arte­ facts to relate anec­ dotes to bring to life the the people of all classes of the time.


Tea hostesses were Mrs M: Cowman, Mr E. Ellison, Mrs M. Garnett and Mrs D. Edmond-


WEST BRADFORD


Blood donors The National Blood Service will be hold­ ing donor sessions in West Bradford Village Hall, tomor­ row from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5-30 to '7-30 p.m.


Church service The service on Sun­ day in West Brad-


' ford Methodist Church a t 2 p.m. will be led by the Rev. Tim Thorpe. Everyone welcome.


WHALLEY


Admissions All parents who have put down their names for entry of a child to Whalley


' Primary School in September 2009 should


have


.received the pri­ mary schools admission booklet for Lancashire.


Donated foodstuffs will be taken to the "Nightsafe" shelter for homeless people in Blackburn. Bed­ ding and towels are also - desperately needed.


Morning worship on Sunday, will be led by Mrs Sue Stan- worth arid and praise night at 6-30 p.m. by the Rev. Katy Thomas.


Communion Enrolment forms for children to take their f irs t Holy Communion next year in the English Martyrs’ RC Church are a t the


Next Thursday Mrs Margaret Curry's subject in "The life of the Brontes" in Whalley Abbey at 8 p.m. Inquiries to Mrs Helen Hardy, on 01254 822988.


Time change For Monday's rehearsal of Valley Voices in the Eng­ lish Martyrs’ RC Church, men are asked to come for 7 p.m. and ladies for 7-45 p.m! Inquiries 824312.


For appeal The concert given by Whalley Singers a n d ; friends in Whalley School raised £290 to be divided between the Parish Church Servery Appeal and the Bethany Pro­ ject.


Cycle for charity


THE Forest of Bowland is part of the Lancashire Loop Cycle challenge for the Red Cross this month.


The event takes place on September 28th and will help to support those in crisis all over the world, as well as on our doorstep.


All routes start and finish in Cockerham Village, near Lancaster and take in the breathtaking landscapes of the Forest of Bowland. Limited places are still available.


If you are interested in participating, ■


please contact Laura on 0161 888 8915 oremaillcooper@redcross.org.uk.


On offer is the family-friendly 23 mile loop, the 54 mile loop or a challenging 100 mile loop.


It is just £10 to enter and there is a min­ imum sponsorship target of £75 each.


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