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The president of Downham WI.’Mrs Judith Nixon, wel­ comed members to the first meeting of 2008 and wished everyone a happy New Year.


Speakers for the evening were Mr and Mrs Trevor and Lesley Marklew, who gave a fascinat­ ing audio visual presentation on trips to India, Turkey and New York. Their photo­ graphs reflected the colour, pattern and shapes of the places they had visited, along with the famous landmarks.


Several thank you letters were read out from guests at the Christmas party, including one from Mrs Greta Cap- stick, who said she was amazed that so many women could keep a secret for so long! The charity draw at the party raised £50 for the MS Society.


Correspondence included the news that Mrs Eileen Wilson has been re­ elected to the Lan­ cashire Federation WI executive com­ mittee for a further two years; notice of the spring council meeting in Preston; and the AGM at the new Liverpool Arena on Wednes­ day, June 4th for which a delegate is needed.


The next meeting is on February 21st when the title of the talk will be “Mag­ istrates in the Com­ munity.” A cabaret evening will be held on February 29th.


Special sermon At the invitation of Lord and Lady Clitheroe, Canon Chris Chivers, Canon Chancellor of Blackburn Cathedral, was the guest preacher on Sunday morning at St Leonard’s Church, for the annual Assheton Sermon.


As it was also Holo­ caust Memorial Sunday, Canon Chivers told the large congregation of his experiences and thoughts on his visit to Auschwitz, saying there were no birds and no sounds and that it had been


a very moving experience.


The Rev. Alan Reid conducted the serv­ ice and welcomed members of the Prayer Book Soci­ ety. Organist was Mrs Adele Prid- ding.


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The first meeting of the year for mem­ bers of Gisburn His­ tory Society will be held tonight in the Festival Hall at 7- 30 p.m. The talk, entitled “Humour and Pathos in the British Graveyard”, is by Mr Astin.


GRINDLETON ^arish plan


Grindleton is working on a parish plan and asking how Grindle- tonians would like to see the parish in the future. A ques­ tionnaire will be going to each house­ hold, but to ensure that the views of the young people are heard, a small group will be meet­ ing to gather and summarise ideas.


This comprises


Amelia James, Lizzie Blevins, Bethan Smith and Henry Mills (from Rowland High School), Sam Cher­ ry (from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School) and Josh Harrison (from Rib- blesdale High School).


If Grindleton stu­ dents have ideas they want to see included, please let one of these people know or call Mrs Ruth Cann bn 441278.


Topics to be covered by the parish plan may include recre­ ation, youth club/ access, environ­ ment, traffic and transport.


Soup lunch A warming bowl of home-made soup with a bread roll, a piece of home-made cake, a cup of tea or coffee and a friendly chat awaits visitors to Grindle­ ton Methodist Church soup lunch on Wednesday between 12 and 1-30 p.m.


All that it will cost is a donation of at least £1 to cover costs and the work of the church.


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This is an annual event organised by members of local churches who are on the committee of the Children’s Soci­ ety.


Canon Rodney Nic­ holson cooked the lasagne and church members provided the desserts. Enter­ tainment was pro­ vided by Seranata and ■ donations raised £713 for the Children’s Society. Tomorrow, a choco­ late tasting party by Coco Moyo will be held in the parish hall at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £4, which includes a glass of wine or juice.


MELLOR Youth club’s cash for playground


PICTURED here is Hurst Green's St Joseph's Youth Group member Peter Asticy presenting a cheque to Peter Butterfield, chairman of Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley


Wine tasting A very enjoyable and successful wine evening raised over £400 for Grindleton Recreation Ground.


The event was held in the village primary school hall and there were two unclaimed raffle prizes, blue tickets numbers 12 and 70. Anyone wishing to claim them should contact Mr Nor­ man Kelly on 01200 441320.


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Quiz night There will be a quiz night next Thurs­ day at 8 p.m. in the Bayley Arms in aid of the playground fund. As many as possible are urged to attend and support this important local cause. The cost is £2 per person, which includes sup­ per.


Youth Club Before Christmas members of the youth club organ­ ised and ran a fund­ raising evening, which raised £120 towards the play­ ground fund.


The money was raised by bringing home-made cakes


and items such as books and DVDs for a stall at a youth club meeting. This raised nearly £60 which was then doubled from club funds. A cheque was presented to Peter Butterfield, chair­ man of Aighton, Bailey


and


Chaigley Parish Council.


Pantomime. After the success of last year’s “Cin­ derella”, it is hoped to perform another pantomime next Christmas.


Plans are already taking shape and a version of Aladdin has been chosen. There will be a meeting on Mon­ day, February 18th in the Memorial Hall for anyone who would like to take part or help out in any way.


Whatever your skills or enthusiasm there will be something for you to do -


from


belly dancing to painting, singing to costume making. Anyone interested should go along at 8 p.m. and find out how they can be part of this village adventure.


St Joseph's The 7 p.m. Mass held iri' 'S't '• - Joseph's


Parish Council with, behind them, various youth group members and helpers. Full report in the Hurst Green village new see- tion.(s)


Church on a Sun­ day evening is to be discontinued, with the last Mass tak­ ing place on Febru­ ary 10th.


Flea market Teresa’s flea market, tombola and car boot sale, in aid of Hurst Green Bowl­ ing Club, will take place on Sunday, February 10th, in the village hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Whist (Jrive There will be a whist and domino drive in Knowle Green Vil-


. lage Hall on Mon­ day and a military whist and domino drive on Wednes­ day. Both events commence at 7-30 p.m. and admission is £ 1, which includes tea and bis­ cuits.


History group The meeting of the History of Warfare Group was well attended and heard Mr Alan Davis give an illustrated lec­ ture on bombing operations in the two world wars fol­ lowed by a discus­ sion.


The next meeting of ■the’group-will-be


held in the village hall on February 29th at 7-30 p.m. when the subject for discussion will be “The Knights Hos­ pitaller”. Admission is tree and more information can be obtained by calling 01772 783839.


Annual lunch Tickets are now available at £10 for the annual memori­ al luncheon to be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Sunday, March 9th. There will be a buffet lunch from 12-30 p.m. followed by entertainment by the Lancashire Folk Group, “T ’other ’Arf”. To book, call 01254 878447.


Lunch concert The lunchtime con­ cert next Thurs- dayin Knowle Green Village Hall at noon will feature students from Chatham’s School of Music. To book, call 01254 826948.


Christian Unity Parishioners took part in an ecumeni­ cal service in St Mary’s Church, Osbaldeston to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The address was given by the Rev. Jim Garrard, of St Leonards Church, Balderstone. Repre­ sentatives from each of the four churches received a candle to take back to their own churches that was lit from the can­ dle which burned throughout the serv­ ice. Refreshments followed after the service in the Heat- ley Rooms.


Sanctuary Parishioners are invit­ ed to join Sanctuary on a Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. in


- Wesley Hall, Black­ burn. It is a time and place set aside to rest, reflect, pray or be still in the midst of the day.


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Church. On Ash Wednesday, Febru­ ary 6th, there will be a joint service with Whalley Parish Church and St Nicholas's Church, Sabden, in Pendleton, starting at 7-30 p.m. After the service there will be a supper of bread and soup in the village hall.


I t will be an impor­ tant day in the church’s year on Sunday, February 17th, when the Bishop of Black­ burn, the Rt Rev. Nicholas Reade, will conduct the service at All Saints, starting at 11 a.m.


Quiz night Don’t forget the fami­ ly quiz night which takes place in Pendleton Village Hall on Saturday. There will be ques­ tions for all ages, with the emphasis on fun.


The evening starts at 7-30 p.m. and there will be nibbles, but people should take along their own drinks.


Young Farmers Last week, members of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club attended a dairy stock-judging meet­ ing held at Whitak­ ers Farm. Thanks were given to Mr Bristol and family for hosting the event.


At next Wednesday’s meeting in Pendle­ ton Village Hall at 7-30 p.m. there will be a talk by the RSPCA. New mem­ bers welcome.


Wednesday, Febru­ ary 6th.


By tradition the ashes are made by burning the prey^ ous year’s p a i^ crosses. These can be brought to church on Sunday morning.


Edward Bear The Edward Bear service for pre­ school children, tod­ dlers and babies will be held on Wednes­ day at 11 a.m. in St


John’s Church, Read.


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Reunion Sabden people who attended St John's RC School, Padi- ham, between 1940 and 1960 are invited to a reunion later this month.


Old classmates are invited to get back together on Fri­ day, February 29th, from 7-30 p.m. in the church meeting room, which was former­ ly the school, in St John’s Road.


People should take along their own drinks and glasses and any old photo­ graphs of their schooldays.


A pie and peas sup­ per will be served. Tickets cost £5. Contact Pat Whitwell of Whal­ ley Road, Sabden, for more details.


St Mary’s The Christmas quiz raised £58 towards the hall redevelop­ ment


fund.


Pancakes A fun family event is being held on Sun­ day at the Parker’s Arms.It will include a competition for children tossing the pancake. There will be other fun activi­ ties associated with Shrove Tuesday and a special chil­ dren’s pancake meal available. The tun starts at 2 p.m.


Candlelight A candlelight supper of lasagne was enjoyed by 97 peo­ ple in Low Moor on ■ Sunday evening. -


Friendly circle The next meeting of The Friendly Circle will be on Tuesday and take the form of an illustrated talk entitled “Pen­ nine Dales and Lakeland Fells” presented by Edmond Hirst.


Mr Hirst is making a return visit to take members on a tour of this beautiful part of the country. The meeting starts at 7-30 p.m. in the United Reformed Church, East View.


Church news February is a busy month at AirSaints’


Ash service There will be a serv­ ice of Holy Com­ munion and imposi­ tion of Ashes in St John’s Church at 10 a.m. on Ash


Thanks go to all those who entered and the organisers.


The Haslingden Choir, with guest soloists, will give a concert in St Mary’s Church on Sunday, February 10th, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are £ 7 ^ which include*^ supper, and are on sale from the church.


Ideas for fund-rais­ ing events are needed to generate cash for the church hall redevelopment fund. Please con­ tact Fr Peter Birmingham if you can help.


This Saturday gui­ tarist and singer Steve Robinson will play at the 6 p.m. Mass.


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be in Whalley Abbey on February 14th when Mr N. Thorpe will speak about James Brand- wood, the Quakers, shops, turnpike roads and enclo­ sures.


Winners Members of Wballey Senior Citizens have resumed their games evenings in Whalley Methodist Church hall at 6-30 p.m. on Saturdays.


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Winners this week were: Whist, Ladies - Mrs P. Wooff and Mrs G. Walmsley. Gents - Mr J. Whitehead and Mr J. Wooff.


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Dominoes Mr J. Hartley first with Mrs J. Peel and Mrs M. Maden joint second.


Paper collection The monthly paper collection to raise money for Whalley Primary School and uniformed organisa­ tions resumes on Saturday. ,


A DASH around a superstore raised its festive fund-raising. A further cash for volunteers who dash to the cheque for the same amount is due aid of people in trouble.


Paul Durham, the fund-raising officer pice, of the Rowland Pennine Mountain Mr Cau said he was delighted to pres- Rcscue Team, was presented with a ent this cheque to a marvellous cheque for £2.50 from Sal Cau, man­ ager at the Sainsbury's store in Clithcroe.


A total of £500 was raised from a trol­ ley dash held by the store as part of


St Nicholas’s There will be a con­ firmation class in church on Wednes­ day, at 6-15 p.m. The Ash Wednes­ day communion service will be held at All ■ Saints' Church, Pendle­ ton, the same evening a t 7-30 p.m. This is a com­


to 9-30 p.m. They Brandon Atkinson, cost £5 a session Seniors - 1st, Steven and anyone want- Walker; 2nd, John ing to know more France, can contact Sarah Cakes and flower


Goodall on 01282 779084. For any­ one unable to attend the Sabden class there are


Monday classes at Worsthorne Read­ ing Rooms from 7- 30 p.m.


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bined service for the parishes of Education Sabden, Whalley At the Education and Pendleton and Sunday service in St


will be followed by a bread and soup supper. The church Ladies' Circle will hold its annual meeting on March 6th, at 7-30 p.m. If anyone in the vil­ lage is interested in


'TTpen gardens event in the summer in aid of the church, will they contact Angela Whitwell or Cathryn Bristol as soon as possible.


Shutes; 2nd,


Heather Alpe and 3rd, Jessica Forgie. Seniors - 1st, Anna Cowperthwaite.


Next week's meeting is a pancake and games night at the Hark to Bounty, Slaidburn, at 7-3(1 p.m. The cost is £1 per game.


Simonstone, on Stflctly (j HDC© Sunday at 10 a.m. Music tor dancing the children of the was played by


Peter’s Church, _ . ,


school will be taking part.


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^pening up their Youpg Farmers Bardens for an j,jgjjjj,0rs of Slaid-


burn Young Farm­ ers’ Club met for an


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at Harrop Hall, Slaidburn, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Harrison.


Tai chi Fortnightly tai chi classes have re­ started in S t Nicholas’s Church ____________ Hall after the Results. Lambs and Christmas break, sheep: Juniors - 1st, They


begin Seth Blakey; 2nd,


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Mark Kitto for an old time dance held in Tosside Commu­ nity Hall.


Raffle winners: E. Carr, M. Knowles, A. Snowden, E. Robinson, N. Healey, D. Dins- dale, J. Lodder, J.


r • J • Lodge, V. Wallace. The next dance is on Friday, February 22nd


Members had the choice of judging lambs and breeding


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sheep, or flower Worship arrangements and The service in West sandwich cakes. Bradford Methodist Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be led by Mr David Bowker. Everyone welcome.


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group of volunteers who often put their own lives at risk to help others.


‘1 would also like to take this opportu­ nity to thank all the customers who bought raffle tickets for the trolley


Store’s £250 dash boost for rescue team to be presented to Pendleside Hos-


dash and so enabled us to raise such a fantastic amount of money,” he said.


You can learn more about the work of the Rowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team, and how you can help, at its website - www.bowlandpen- nine mrt.org.uk).


Our picture shows Mr Durham, left, receiving the cheque from Mr Cau. (B22010S/1)


logical and Histori­ cal Society by Mr M. Walker.


Heraldry


a r ran g em en ts : Heraldic symbols on Juniors - 1st, Holly


many churches and old buildings were


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described to mem­ bers of Whalley and District Archaeo- The next meeting will


He gave a fascinating talk about local families whose coats of arms may be on the outside and win­ dows of many vil­ lage buildings.


All paper and card­ board should be put out by residents by 9-30 a.m.


Special sermon The Area Dean of Whalley, the Rev. John Hartley, Vicar of Salesbury, will preach the .Assheton Sermon in Whalley Parish Church dur­ ing the service on Sunday, which will begin at 10 a.m.


On Tuesday the Ladies’ Prayer Group will meet at the Abbey coffee shop for their annu­ al lunch.


A donation of £25 has been made by the group to the English Martyrs' RC Church


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Collection A collection has been taken at masses at Whalley English Martyrs' RC Church for the Eng­ lish Martyrs’ Con­ ference and its work in the parish. The group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.


Palm crosses for the making of ash for Ash Wednesday should be left in the bucket at the back of the church.


Artefacts Greek and Roman artefacts, which will most likely be fake, are required by Years three and four for their role-play area at Whalley Primary School. The children also require books and anything suitable for making cos­ tumes, which should be placed in the box in the school entrance.


Many more children have joined the Fri­ day after-school football sessions which are run by Adam Lakeland, manager of Black­ burn Rovers’ ladies’ football and his staff


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