Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, March 20th,2008
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BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND
Fans At the meeting of Friends and Neigh bours, Bolton-by- Bowland, chairman Mrs Catherine Curry welcomed the speaker for the evening, Mr Christopher Boson- net who gave a fas cinating and inter esting talk on “The History of Bolton Hall”, sharing many of the photo graphs of the hall and estate, which has been in his fami ly since 1866. Mr Nick Brigstocke assisted Mr Boson- net by compiling the PowerPoint presentation.
It was an open meet ing, and 150 guests, were welcomed, many who could remember the hall before it had to be pulled down in the 1950's, due to dry rot.
Mr Bosonnet showed many photographs, including the skele tons of a man and horse that used to be on display. The talk encouraged many people to share their memo ries.
Mr Bosonnet and Mr Brigstocke were thanked by Mrs Maggie Morgan for their hard work and an
enjoyable
evening. Next month's talk on April 2nd starting a t 7-30 p.m., is “Girlie Gardening”, given by Garden- makers, all are wel come.
Workshop Author Mr David Webb visited Bolton-by-Bow- land CE Primary School where he enthralled the chil dren with his story telling and writing workshops.
The “Mad Scientist” started his science after school club together with chil dren from Grindle- ton Primary School and themes for the next few weeks are bugs, detective sci ence, earthworks, kitchen chemistry, mad
science
machines, movie effects, walloping weather and the sci ence of toys.
Total performance soccer continues on Friday after school and has been well attended.
Egg hunt Friends of Bolton-by- Bowland School (FOBBS) held an Easter egg hunt and the children had a wonderful time searching round school.
School closes today for Good Friday, Easter Monday and an Inset day on Tuesday, re-opening oh Wednesday.
E a s t e r Q i a i i e i i g e !
Sunday 23rd March 2008 Come and re!aK
and let the fun begin!
Hidden in the grounds the Easter Bunny
has left a trail of eggs
for kids and grown ups. Followed by a
4 course Sunday Lunch 12.30-4.00 .
Adults £15.95 Children £7.95 :T h e :Hig h e r T r a p p n
C p iin tiy ‘H o i is e ;H o te l
Gardening The speaker at Bol- land Gardening Club's meeting was Diane Harrison, of Avant Gardens, Leyland. She took a colourful and varied selection of spring plants and used them to plant up several very differ ent baskets, includ ing a novelty pig. Members entered into a lively discus sion with Diane and were able to pur chase plants.
Thanks were given by Mrs Pat Cunning ham. Tea hostesses Mrs Knowles and Mrs Lord were thanked by chair man Mrs M. Mid dleton, who also welcomed three new members.
The next meeting will be on April 9th, when Mrs Ellis, of Lakeside Garden Centre, will give a talk
entitled
“Colourful Spring Bedding Plants”. Visitors and new members will be very welcome.
CHATBURN'
Manor House Mothers’ Day at the Manor House, Chatburn, was cele brated with all the ladies receiving posies of flowers and visitors galore.
On St David’s Day the home was
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trimmed up with banners and a host of golden daffodils and residents and staff dressed for the occasion in yellow. Leek and potato soup and Welsh rarebit were among the choices on the menu.
The theme continued on St Patrick’s Day with shamrocks and Leprechauns making an appear ance and Irish cof fee, stew and soda bread was included on the menu. Irish music and a quiz rounded oft the day.
CHIPPING
Computer There will be a manipulating digi tal image computer course starting in Chipping Village Hall on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. till noon. The course, run by Myerscough Col lege, will cover how to download images from a camera, import, crop and resize, insert text and eventually cre ate a montage. For further information tel. Kate on 01995 61033
Art for free A free family art activity is being held in Chipping Post Office Gallery on Easter Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Artist Jenny Barlow will be on hand to help make hangings and fantasy beasts from an array of materials and re cycled plastics. Drop in on the day or ring 01772 887785 for more information.
This activity is part of Kibble Valley Arts Audit.
Responders Volunteers
are
urgently required tor Chipping First Responders. If any one is interested and can spare a few hours per week for this vital cause and live in the Chipping area the group will be delighted to hear from you.
. soon.
A training course will be commencing ,
For more informa- . tion, contact team leaders Winefride Slater' on 01995 61505 or Edna Mason on 01995 61384.
GRINDLETON
Maundy This evening there will be a service of Holy Communion for Maundy Thurs day, in St Ambrose Church, Grindle- ton, a t 8-30 p.m. After the service the altar and sanctuary will be stripped and a vigil kept until 10 p.m.
On Good Friday at 9- 30 a.m. there will be a quiet service of meditation with Holy Communion.
DUNSOP: BRIDGE
Gift wrapping The meeting of Dun- sop Bridge WI was presided over by president Mrs M. Beattie who wel comed everyone.
She introduced guest speaker Mrs Elaine Burridge whose talk was entitled “Gift ■Wrapping with a Difference”. During the evening she wrapped various parcels with paper, tissue paper, cello phane, crepe paper and fabric. All the parcels were deco rated with items such as string, rib bon, cotton wool, shells and artificial flowers. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Lisa James.
A competition, judged by Mrs Bur ridge, for a home made Easter card ws won by Mrs A.
■ Hargreaves, Mrs S. Mason, Mrs M. Cowking.
Names were taken for a trip in June to Samlesbury Hall. Mrs Janet Carr is to be delegate at the spring council meet ing in Preston.
Mrs A. Hargreaves brought along the cookery book in which she had a recipe printed in a recent competition in “Home and Country”.
Raffle winner was Mrs James and birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Cowking.
Speaker at the April meeting will be Mrs Evelsm McGeachey on “Life in Uni form”. The compe tition is for a 50s souvenir and tea hostesses will be Mrs M. Cook, Mrs Cowking and Mrs S. Walker.
The church will be decorated for the Easter festival on Saturday morning from 9-30 a.m. onwards. Greenery, flowers and helping hands will be much appreciated.
On Sunday the East er parish commun ion will be at 9-30
GISBURN
History society TheAGMof Gisburn Historical Society will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27th prior to a talk and slideshow by Mrs Cutter on ''Gisburn and the Hindley Family".
the Villages if f ii Items for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BBT 2EW or via e-mail to.
marcia.mprris@
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On Saturday morning the church is to be decorated at 10 a.m. any offers of help gratefully received.
Those of all faiths are welcome. Please ring the Rev Gill Mack 01254 826686 so that we can have an idea about num bers.
On Easter Sunday a family friendly Eucharist service will be held a t 11 a.m. where young people will be invit ed to join in an Easter egg hunt.
Newsletter All village residents should
have
received a copy of "Round the Green" with a fascinating feature on Hurst Green's Bobbin Mills. Anyone who has not received their copy please tel. Nancy 01254 826903 or go to ww w .h urs t-
green.co.uk where a copy can be down loaded.
Parish council The problem of dog fouling was brought to the attention of councillors at the meeting of Hurst Green Parish Coun cil. This menace is worsening and is unpleasant
for
pedestrians and especially children in the village. The problem seems to be particularly bad on Avenue Road and also on the Bailey Field. Dog owners are reminded that dogs are prohibited from Bailey Field as this is a space for children to play.
St John's St John's Church cel ebrates Easter weekend with a variety of fun, reflective and spiri tual activities. Tomorrow, Good Friday Kidzone are meeting at 9-30-11- 30 a.m. for a work shop in the church hall, all young peo ple are welcome.
At 2 p.m. there will be an hour of devo tion in the hall, entitled "Cross Pur poses", followed by hot cross buns.
Bric-a-brac After years of Christ mas and summer fairs St John's has accumulated a vast treasure of games, books and bric-a- brac and has decid ed to reduce, recycle and renew by hav ing a nearly give away sale between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 29th in the church hall. Come along have a cup of tea or coffee and grab a bargain.
WI birthday Members of Hurst Green WI will meet in the Memorial Hall next Thursday a t 7-30 p.m. for their birthday meeting and non members are espe cially welcome to go along and join in.
Hurst Green resident Mrs Jean Korte- kaas will be demon strating "Flowers for Spring," includ ing her ideas for some simple designs for those who don't find flower arrang ing easy.
KNOWLE GREEN
Memorial lunch
The memorial lunch eon held annually in Knowle Green Vil lage Hall was very well-attended with over £800 being raised for village hall funds. The entertainment by local Lancashire folk group. T’other ‘Arf, proved once again to be a popu lar choice. A bench purchased in memo ry of former chair man of the village hall, Mr Dennis Bowyer, has now been placed outside and the present chairman, Mr Andy McLaughlin, made reference to the great contribution Dennis had made to
the life of the hall and the local com munity over many years. A bouquet of flowers was present ed to his widow, Kathleen, at the luncheon.
History group Despite the dreadful weather the meet ing of the History of Warfare group was very well-attended with six new mem bers welcomed. The group heard Mr Donald Richardson give an illustrated talk on the Knights Hospitaller. The next meeting of the group will be on April 18th when the subject will be the Spanish Civil War. Admission is free and everyone is most welcome. For details tel. 01772 783839.
Easter Easter services at Knowle Green Con gregational Chapel, start at 11 a.m. on Good Friday fol lowed at midday with a united serv ice on the Hillock in Ribchester. The family walk will leave the church car park at 2 p.m. Everyone is wel come to come along but please wear sen sible clothing and footwear and the walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
The Sunrise Celebra tion at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday will be held on the car park at the top of Jeffrey Hill, fol lowed by breakfast in the church hall. The family service will be held in church at 11 a.m. and all are most welcome. To arrange transport tel. 01254 878394.
WIITTON
Easter service After the preparation of Lent and Holy Week on Saturday All Hallows' Church, Mitton, will be decorated for the celebration of Easter. The family communion at 9-30 a.m. to which all are welcome, will be fol lowed by an open day.
This is an opportuni ty to visit the beau tiful medieval church, see the flow ers and Easter bon nets and Easter cakes, and have
r e f r e s hme n t s between 11 a.m.
and 4 p.m. on East er Sunday and Easter Monday.
LANGHO.
Craft fair A craft fair will be held in St Mary’s Church hall, Lang- ho, on March 30th from 11 a.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 243832.
LOW MOOR^
On Good Friday there will be a chil dren’s egg painting and decorating competition in Low Moor Club at 3 p.m.
Eggs will be supplied by club members and prizes awarded for the most colour ful, the best deco rated, most original design and most unusual design.
Snooker The Ribble Valley Snooker League doubles final has been won by Low Moor Club mem bers Marc Holmes and Carl Drinkwa- ter.
NEWTON
Easter festival A Festival of Eggs is to be held in New ton on Easter Mon day beginning at noon.
There will be compe titions for children and adults, and they will display their Easter bon nets, home-made chicla, painted eggs and bunnies in bas kets to be judge at the village hall. There is also a fami ly Easter egg treas ure hunt and egg rolling.
On the village green there will be a giant egg containing live chickens and there will be stalls such as guessing the name of the bunny, weight of the golden goose egg and num ber of eggs in a jar.
Residents have been asked to decorate their doors and gate posts with egg relat ed works of art and sandwiches, drinks and home-made cakes will be avail able in the hall.
I t should be a very happy and colourful event to raise cash for the village.
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Egg hunt An Easter egg treas
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ure hunt for children up to 12-years-of- coinei of all ages, age is being held at WastG papSf the Parkers Arms, I t ’s paper day in Newton, on Sunday, Pendleton on 'Tues- from 12-30 p.m.
This is a free event
rounding district are welcome.
day. Papers should in
and children from provided. the village and sur- Gardening
• ■ • meeting of Pendleton Garden
ing Club will be held in the village hall at 7-30 p.m. on Tues day, All are wel- come.
The Pendleton His torical Society is growing in populari ty, with an even big ger attendance at its Waste paper second meeting.
tory of Pendleton School, which was closed in 1981.
Former pupils had brought many pho tographs and talked of fond memories of the schooldays, making it a most interesting evening
Mrs Sue Marsden and Mrs Jilly Far thing had contacted
uajf. 1 ( ip e is a i iu u iu be left in the bags
secretary and treas- flags and celebrate urer in recognition our patron saint, of the many hours All the proceeds will of work they dedi- go to St Mary^s Hall cate to running the
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petitions - particu larly the men’s and women’s singles and doubles - has been declining and it was agreed to introduce a handicapping sys tem this year to encourage more entries.
com-
The main subject lection for Read and covered was the his
out ts early in n uou
-pj^g waste paper col- Simonstone will
the are due to be dis- ®be joins chairman j,j0xt up will be a
morning. The annu al calendar issued by Ribble Valley Borough Councili
dates for the collec tions over the next 12 months.
years. Miss Ruth The bowling green at Legory, and shared
a former head- g ow lin g mistress of many
Information and pho- Established and new j Mount, Jill p ig n t g a |0 .____ u.
some of her stories with names with held to protect the innocentl
innocenti
tographs have been recorded and will be added to the store being collated for posterity.
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A wonderful scrap book from an exhi bition staged to cel ebrate the church's
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members are wel- MipLnKnn Anita ^iciiii s a i c come and non-play
ing members can Wright and Peter join and enjoy the Wright.
social side. . SABDEN: 150th anniversary BOWllfig
in the 1990s has 'pijere was a good been given by Mrs Jill Nicholson.
She has also donated photographs of every house in the village and cuttings from many, many years of Pendleton's history.
The items will be a
yige.chairman Peter major part of the jjarper opened the
,
information collect ed.
At the next meeting on Thursday, April 10th, the group will be concentrating on the history of the farms and houses. All are welcome, 7- 30 p.m. in the vil lage hall.
Table tennis
Hall on Saturday afternoons is also proving popular. There is now quite a queue waiting to
ci opiaii
Bowling Club’s 20th Subscriptions will annual
g^j Sabden meeting
with more than 30 members and sup porters attending and taking part in discussions about club plans.
meeting and retiring president John Cropper thanked everyone for attend ing and wished the club well for the forthcoming season. He led a minute’s silence in memory of members who had died over the last year.
The table tennis club Reports on the 2007 in Pendleton 'Village season were made
by the vice-chair man, by secretary John Pilkington and treasurer Whalley.
and
The vice-chairman welcomed new club president John Boocock
thanked the retiring president for his sterling work during his two years in office.
remain at £25 for a full member, £23 for the over-60s, £8 for a junior and £5 for a social member. The green opens, weath er permitting, on Saturday, March
.
will re-open for the members, Leo season the weekend Clarkson, Colin of March 29th and Embley, Peter
Cricket Club st George's
At present, club com petitions are held on Sundays but from 2009 will alternate each season between Saturdays and Sun days.
take place on Easter increase the com- Monday. Please leave white sacks
mittee to 13 mem bers and, as a result, the existing com mittee was re-elect ed en-bloc with the addition of Eileen
Mitchell.
Holy Week. The services were fol lowed by an ecu menical Stations of the Cross around the grounds of St Mary's RC Church.
New Roof Fund. Sabden band The Kicks are donating their services free and will be playing a selection of songs from the 70s to the present day. There S e fV ic eS will also be a disco The parish church of and supper and a St Nicholas will
This was organised by Sabden Christian Council and after wards the large wooden cross was placed at the bot tom of St Nicholas's Avenue to remain throughout Easter time.
raffle. Please take your own drinks. Tickets are £6 and will be available soon. To reserve one please contact Kay Galea,
Jean
Haythornthwaite or Margaret Parsons.
Roof fund
agreed to The total raised for St Mary's Community Hall New Roof Fund now stands at £9.065. The fund is now almost halfway to its £20,000 target but more fund-rais mg luing ideas are needed.
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tributed giving the Alun Parfitt, secre- prize bingo evening tary John Pilking- j-g (jg arranged in ton, treasurer Alan j-jjg gg^i; few weeks, Whalley, who will
continue in roles jance on April 25th they have held for several years, and other committee
on Harper, Liz McGin-
hold a Maundy Supper at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in the church hall followed by com munion. This is for Sabden, 'Whalley and Pendleton con gregations. On Good Friday morn ing at 9-30 a.m. there will be com munion in St Nicholas's Church and on Easter Sat urday at 4 p.m. all children and fami lies are welcome to an Easter Garden service in church. The Easter Sunday service vvill be at the usual time of 9-30 a.m. and will be a
uaucv un rvp.u .ovu /Ung Eucharist. and a sponsored six-
Fr Peter Birming ham
01282
771517 if you can neipin help in any way.
Nicholson, Anita „ , , „ i Whalley, Margaret Sabden Holme Com-
idents will support Qu Good Friday sion service at 3
hopmg res-
Mass of the Lord's Supper tonight (Thursday) at 7-30 p.m. followed by confessions and peo ple can stay in church watching at the altar until 9-30 p.m.
The Holme Commit tee Trust is also in
bers or volunteers to help out at events such as the delivery of plants. If you can help please contact Dilys Day on 01282 778464.
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the across the green after the President’s coffee morning. Tickets for the cof fee morning are £2 from committee members, or pay on the door. There will be a raffle, tombola and refreshments. Members’ subscrip tions for the new season may also be paid on the day.
p.m. Holy Saturday sees the candlelit Easter vigil at 8 p.m. This replaces the 6 p.m. Mass. Easter
Sunday
29th, when the club NeW hOfTieS president will send Plans for a develop- first bowls ment of new homes on the site of the Marbill factory off Watt Street have been withdrawn by the company. They were due to be dis-
day) there will be a village service at the cross at the junction of St Nicholas's Avenue and Padi- ham Road at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday at the Methodist Church sees a 9-30 service led by Rev. Denise
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Free and the Peagam family will take the 10 a.m. service at the Bap tist Church.
cussed by a Ribble S ig n Of CfOSS +
play, and any dona- Members voted in tions of equipment, favour of a 40p per particularly another table, would be very welcome. Should anyone wish to donate, please ring 01200 426770. The club meets each Sat urday from 2 to 3
mile fuel allowance for members who use their vehicles for club business. They also agreed that the club should pay a £100 annual hono rarium each to the
i s ; Dance There is to be a vil lage dance to cele brate St George's Day, on Friday,
April 25th, in St
Valley Borough ecumenical Sta- Council planning meeting earlier this month. It is expect ed th a t modified plans will be sub mitted in the future. These will go before the parish council and out to public scrutiny as the pre vious application was.
Mary's Community P hIiTI SUPldHy Hall. I t is a chance Services were held at to dress in patriotic all the village outfits - there will churches to mark be a prize for the Palm Sunday and best - wave your the beginning of
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tions of the Cross organised by Sab den Christian Council was held in the grounds of St Mary's RC Church. After wards the large wooden cross was placed a t the bot tom of St Nicholas's Avenue to remain through out Easter time. ) ® More News From the Villages - page 16
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this year's plant ^jjere will be a pas sale. An order form should have come through your door and will be collected a t the end of the month for delivery of plants in May.
mile walk on May Church there will be 18th. Please contact
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